Adoption & Friends
From the moment that Josh and I first met, we talked about adopting children — perhaps not because we envisioned ourselves incapable of giving birth to biological children but because we realized the need for adoptive parents. We felt strongly that we were not only meant to be together but that we were meant to parent together.
Once we began to share our dreams and plans for adoption, we were delighted to discover a whole network of supportive and loving people who offered prayer, inspiration, testimonials, and more. In some way, each of these wonderful loving souls had been touched by adoption. Some were birth mothers, others adoptive parents (some who completed adoptions and others who suffered failed adoptions), and adults who were adopted as children. Their stories filled us with hope and as we read their words through tear-filled eyes –suddenly we knew a different kind of blessing.
We are so very blessed to walk this path surrounded by such amazing love. How can we begin to thank you? How can we begin to express what a difference you have made in our lives?
So often we (as bloggers and blog-readers) get caught up in the numbers: how many visitors? comments? comments responded to? emails received? emails responded to? We are so caught up that we forget the gift of friendship and the bonds that form in the process of sharing our lives with each other. In a post a while back, I wrote: “We need a witness to the events in our lives. The tears, romance, love, laughter, and loss… all of it, every single moment — even the ones we wish that we could forget. This person or pet is the constant reminder that your life did not pass unnoticed, that you and your faults are loved, and who enriches your life with simple abundance.” As I wrote this post, I couldn’t help but think back on those words and realize that in less than a year — you, my reader friends, became much-needed witnesses. Your presence has incalculably enriched our lives with simple abundance.
Thank you.
So, I put together our posts on adoption so that you can read them right through one by one. Perhaps you have been following from the very beginning or maybe you have just joined us. Either way, I am inexpressibly glad that you are here and part of our family.
Lots of zany mad love, Joshua and Lacy Razor
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OUR EXTENDED FAMILY:
Want to meet our friends? I know that you do. Many of them have amazing blogs with beautiful stories to tell. These are my cosmic twins, soul siblings, and sources of joy. One moment with them and you’ll see why I profess my loyalty to their zany, creative, and positively lovely selves. They are not in any order because…. well, because I am not very organized in the braincase but they have all decided to hang in there with me nevertheless. Thank goodness they have. What would I do without them? Seriously. Actually, I don’t want to know. *Just keep swimming, just keep swimming*
- Landon — my Anam Cara from Virginia, who I miss dearly
- Amanda T. — my BFF who lives in Seattle with her love
- Erin — my soul sister from Virginia
- Aunt Julie and Uncle Raul — our beloved family in Alabama
- Aunt Judy — a naturalist living in Alaska, who shares my life’s ambition
- Kelly — my real life sister who moved to Oz has a “happily ever after” fairy tale life
- Rhonda Jean — my blogging hero whose blog Down-to-Earth made me want to blog our journey
- Marlene — my dear friend and adopted mom in Canada, a blessing in our life
- Connie — hockey fanatic, great mom, adopted mom, and a truly wonderful person
- Amanda — a fellow Army wife and a gal pal who has agreed to let me kidnap her children…not really
- Leah – amazing photographer and expert at long hair care (check out her DIY conditioners)
- Shelli — glorious photographer and truly fun person
- Gina — devoted wife to her husband and an inspiration to us all
- Holly — avid ghost hunter and true blue friend
- Momma Barb — married to a honest-to-God cowboy and adopted virtual mom
- Maggie — my green cleaning buddy from Simply Neutral (if you haven’t heard – their cleaners rock)
- Robin — mind-numbingly beautiful photography and dear friend
- Momma Taderdoodles — fellow Virginian (only not displaced) and inspiration
- Judy — a homesteader after my own heart
- Paul — a friend in Scotland with a fantastic blog
- Denise — strong Christian and great mom
- Holly the Knitter — knitting extraordinaire and full on bud
- Auntie Katydid — creative knitter and partner in crime from knitting circle
- Sheri — mom to Spencer, a very special little boy, and friend to me
- Ingrid — my gal pal in L.A. who has promised to rescue me when I visit there next year
- Jennifer in OR — thoughtful, forgetful (of anniversaries — me too), and wonderful
- Christina — coffee fanatic, organic believer, and constant friend
- The Cotton Wife — photography that’ll knock you sideways and a heart of gold (cute kids, too!)
- Paula — a Great Northwest dweller, poet, and creative thinker
- Crossview — a Georgia peach with a talented vocalist daughter and lots of critters
- Tipper — an Appalachian gal with great stories to tell — she’ll steal your heart
- Michelle K — my dear friend in Australia who loves my “chook” posts almost as much as I love her
- YD — my friend first, then a blogger, and now a friend to many: she’s a gardener, cook, and a joy
- Stacey — a Wyoming mom on a ranch with chickens & a beautiful blog
- Dawn — my Canadian friend, who I adore. Her blog? Tops!
- Lynnie — a mother who doesn’t mind sharing her children with me and a blogger who I love to bits
- Linda Sue — country living with great photos and Linda’s spirit… wonderful
- H — you know who you are and you are my forever friend
- Sandy — devoted mom & blogger but mostly just my friend! Check out her blog!
- Jana – my soul sista, fellow blogger, and a totally awesome mom to a supercool son
- Christine — a friend whose blog went caput but a truly great gal
- Ernie — my heart, my dear friend who inspires me
- CC – a mom with superpowers (how else could she be so stinkin’ cool?)
- Kath — mother to half a dozen and a friend to a lot more than that
- Kristy — Washingtonite, adventurous cook, and friend
- Julie at Elisharose – great mom, DIYer, simple living aficionado, and my pal
- Rachel — foster mom and excellent blogger
- Ann — dessert diva, writer to put David Sedaris to shame (that funny), and my friend
- Rosa — amazing cook, extraordinary photographer, and my friend in Switzerland
- Mrs Darling — a natural chef, friend, mother, gardener, writer, and blogger
- Marky – head of a celiac clan, hilarious blogger, and awesome person – my pal
- Michele — witty librarian and wonderful blogger who is also a terrific friend
- Linda & Tom — I was truly blessed the very moment you came into my life, thank you for saving me
- Applie — a friend, an inspiring homeschooling wonderwoman, and a bug photographer
- Angela — dog lover, hilarious storyteller, and a friend
- Meadowlark — a former farmgirl who shares her heart on her beautiful blog
- Rue — a fellow Army wife whose inner beauty radiates throughout — she’s a joy
- Mojavi — a great mom who is into the simple life
- Barbie — mother of a family more beautiful than the Duggar’s and my friend
- Amy B — mom to five beautiful children who shares the adventure of parenting on her blog
- Fishing Guy — wildlife photographer, dedicated blogger, and country music fan
- Paulette — a friend who’s building a log home castle and a great cook
- Warren — a WV dad of beautiful children, a beekeeper, and a simple living pro
- Dianne — a blogger with so much passion and love
- Kim — an inspiring mom, blogger, nurse, and country girl who is also my friend
- Jess — Bilssfully married to the wonderful Charley in Alaska, a friend and a fellow blogger
- Robbyn - my dear friend, my heart, and my wonderful simple living sister
- The Farmer’s Wife — Domestic Goddess, a simple living pro, and a friend
- Jennifer and Sandy — (ex) sister-in-laws who are absolutely wonderful
- Chocolatechic — a busy lady, Christian mom, and an amazing chef & photographer
- Valarie Lea — friend, mom, blogger, crafter, cook, photographer, and tons of fun!
- Jeni Hill Ertmer — a love, a dear, and my friend who also happens to have a pretty nifty blog
- Ashley — a witty blogger, mom, and a soul sista to me
- Happy Mommy — mom to a beautiful family and author of a truly terrific blog (and she’s my friend)
- Hank Will and Jenn Nemec — writers and friends at GRIT Magazine (more like family now actually)
- Celesta — find nutritious, kid-friendly foods from this fabulous gal pal of mine
- Insane Mama — she has teenagers… need I say more? She’s cool and she’s my bud
- Indian Lake Papa — a life coach if ever there was one and a blogger
- Laurie — a truly beautiful person whose honesty and grace flows through her blog
- Becca — a Rhode Island resident with a great simple living blog
- Terra — a writer and a blessing!
- Joan J – a delightful blogger, grandmother, mother, and simple living pal
- Carolyn — a fascinating woman with lots of neat ideas and helpful hints to save money
- Angie — a Michigan mom, farmer, and friend to all who shares her adventures in a great blog
- Crunchy Christian Mom — an unschooling mom married to a teacher… I did not make that up:)
- Kaleidoscope Living — a single gal who longs for pets and relishes the simple life
- The Suburban Farmer — a SAHM and a backyard farming, homeschooling, natural living gal
- Jayedee — a loving mother, gardener, caretaker of creation, and inspiration — my dear friend
- Hansen Hootenanny — a heartwarming blog about a beautiful family and their simple life
- Toiling Ant — this hard-working gal is a joyful blogger and a truly neat person
- Clair — a stamp collecting bookworm and a great blogger
- Jenny – a superhero of a mom and a champion of simple living with a terrific attitude
- Aly in Georgia — a neighbor, scrapbooker, photographer, and a neat blogger
- Jen – mother of two and a blogger who works hard to share recipes, activities, and more
- Laura-Jane & Cameron — I love this blog. Where has it been all my life? I adore it.
- Robyn — witty blogger with a blog that sends me into fits of giggles
- Minnesota Mom — a truly gorgeous blog & blogger
- Kelly & Meg — superbloggers who share farming, gardening, and simple living secrets
- Hayden — an amazing writer who is leaving the city life for the country
- Heidi — she got me thinking about how to make a liquid laundry detergent & is just lovely
- Jessica — a homeschooling Navy wife and hero in her own right
- Hallie — dog lover, mom, military wife, and hilarious blogger
- Erika with a K — refreshing and fun, this blogger is a blast
- NancyPants — a pastor’s wife, mom, and amazing person whose blog is lovely
- Dirkey – a simple living, green home joy-spreading, blogger who I adore
- Whimfield – a beautifully written green blog of life on Prince Edward Island
This list is far from over but my brain is scrambled eggs at the moment and I must come up for air. Do check out one or all of these great blogs and don’t tell them I was talking about them. Nope. That’ll be our little secret.
