CLICK HERE FOR THOUSANDS OF FREE BLOGGER TEMPLATES »

Monday, May 11, 2009

So Long, Farewell

In the past, when adoptive families whose blogs I've religiously followed have "shut down" said blogs, I've found myself nearly bereft. It often felt as though my glimpse into their journey was forced to abruptly end, long before I was ready for it to do so. I wondered, "Isn't it written somewhere that they must ask my permission before disappearing from sight on their trip down the yellow brick road?"

However, at this point, I must say that I understand the psychology behind it all. This blog, Seven Lyons, was originally created to document the journey to our Nina--a journey which, by the grace of God, is now complete. And I find myself not having as much to say about that journey specifically, and more to say about THE journey that is parenting five children amidst all the other crazy things David and I choose to do on a daily basis.

Don't worry; I'm not leaving cyberspace all together. I'm simply bidding adieu to this blog. If you'd like, please follow us on my new blog, ElizabethLyons.com/blog. Yes, it is my "professional" blog, but it chronicles (among other things) the antics of ALL of our kids, the hair-raising moments of a frazzled mother/wannabe organic gardener/aspiring zulu knot creator, and the 2-year-long process of house-training the most lovable Cockapoo on the planet.

I won't delete this blog. I hope it serves as inspiration and/or information for those embarking on the incredible journey of international adoption. And, of course, I need to get it printed out in some way, shape, and form so that Nina will forever have documented our journey to her.

I am incredibly grateful to everyone who's supported and befriended us along the way. The international adoption community is unlike anything I anticipated and it far exceeded my expectations. The friendships we've built, the connections we've made--albeit through cyberspace--and the support we've received have been tremendous. I cherish each and every one of you, and hope to maintain each of our relationships for years and years to come.

Don't be dismayed by good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.
--Richard Bach

18 comments:

Trendy Mindy said...

Miss you my friend! So glad I have been apart of your blog and have made a life long friend too!!
Hope all is well :)

The Redman's said...

Hmmm... this is sad news. I've really enjoyed your blog and getting to "know" you. :) I will continue to follow along on your other blog.

Thanks for sharing your journey.

Dawn said...

I've enjoyed your blog! I'll check up on you at your other blog. :)

Anonymous said...

I'm not saying goodbye cause I'll just hop on over to Got Crazy Twins. :) Love ya!!

The Gresham Clan said...

I'll definitely keep up on your new blog :)! Looking forward to seeing how you all are doing!

Anonymous said...

I am the sort of guy who loves to seek bran-new stuff. Currently I am fabricating my own pv panels. I am managing it all alone without the assistance of my staff. I am using the net as the only path to acheive that. I came across a really brilliant website that explains how to contruct pv panels and so on. The website explains all the steps involved in solar panel construction.

I am not exactly sure bout how correct the data given there is. If some guys over here who have experience with these things can have a see and give your feedback in the page it will be grand and I'd highly value it, cauze I really would love to try solar panel construction.

Tnx for reading this. You guys are the best.

Anonymous said...

hi people. I'm honestly into shoes and I was looking for that exact brand. The prices seeking the shoes are all over 200 dollars on every site. But definitively I bring about this locate selling them for half price. I exceptionally like those [url=http://www.shoesempire.com]prada sneakers[/url]. I will definetly purchase these. what can you say about it?

Anonymous said...

good day ppl. I'm actually into shoes and I have been digging as far as something that particular brand. The prices due to the fact that the sneakers are around 210 bucks on every site. But definitively I set this area selling them for half price. I in reality love those [url=http://www.shoesempire.com]gucci sneakers[/url]. I will probably purchase these. what can you tell me about these?

Anonymous said...

good evening people. I'm really into shoes and I have been digging for the sake of that singular make. The prices due to the fact that the boots were around 350 dollars on every page. But completely I found this location selling them for half price. I exceptionally like these [url=http://www.shoesempire.com]gucci sneakers[/url]. I will absolutely buy these. what can you say about it?

Anonymous said...

good day dudes. I'm actually into shoes and I have been digging for the sake of that exact brand. The prices as regards the sneakers were all over 310 bucks on every page. But completely I found this location selling them for half price. I exceptionally like those [url=http://www.shoesempire.com]gucci sneakers[/url]. I will definetly purchase these. what is your opinion?

Anonymous said...

Очень сомнительный обмен своего времени на бесплатные голоса в контакте. Найдите у себя на жёстком диске файл vkontakte.exe и удалите его..
[URL=http://oigs.pp.ua/art.php?id=126944]Читы для тюнер лайф[/URL]
[URL=http://eitb.ifaol.pp.ua/art.php?id=632012]Http vkontakte ru trahninormal[/URL]
[URL=http://damtonfie.pp.ua/art.php?id=428034]Www o odnoklassniki ru[/URL]

И перезагрузите компьютер.

[URL=http://lona.dielfnomp.pp.ua/art.php?id=136723]Рамки для контакта бесплатно[/URL] [URL=http://udip.mobafvi.pp.ua/art.php?id=960213]Как купить ок в одноклассниках[/URL] [URL=http://tova.matirlo.pp.ua/art.php?id=951472]Imena dlya odnoklassniki[/URL]
Не показывает видео вконтакте - что делать? Если у вас не показывает вконтакте видео (ну, то есть, вообще никак не отображается видео в контакте), то причин тому может быть несколько. ну вот например с другого сайта как послать письмо на вконтакте Ну и тратить всё это тоже можно, конечно. Плюсы игры: Лучшая социальная сеть здесь - мой мир Mail.ru!
[URL=http://gaufkvist.pp.ua/art.php?id=345572]Супер игры онлайн человек паук[/URL] [URL=http://uerl.tiev.pp.ua/art.php?id=216324]Ак 47 граффити вконтакте[/URL] [URL=http://dibiu.vusbes.pp.ua/art.php?id=745790]Шпион однокласников[/URL] [URL=http://eusfu.bons.pp.ua/art.php?id=200615]Прога на урон в тюряге в контакте на 1000000 хр[/URL] [URL=http://medev.tiev.pp.ua/art.php?id=159100]Программа для передачи голосов в контакте без номера[/URL] [URL=http://bertef.ibim.pp.ua/art.php?id=58626]Длинные нарды онлайн в контакте[/URL]
Пока детки папины и маимны денюшки вливают в дурацкий контакт, Дуров его не прикроет.

[URL=http://fikup.tiev.pp.ua/art.php?id=907138]Играть онлайн игру бургер[/URL]

Вот что сообщает Цыплухин: "Информация про ГУВД — глупые слухи. После изменения он выглядит следующим образом:.

Anonymous said...

[url=http://loveepicentre.com/][img]http://loveepicentre.com/uploades/photos/2.jpg[/img][/url]
venus dating magazine [url=http://loveepicentre.com/success_stories.php]dating sites for european girls[/url] dating demographics
dating transsexual fega777 [url=http://loveepicentre.com/map.php]teenage dating web site[/url] fillipino ladies dating sites 100 free
gerber mark 1 knife dating [url=http://loveepicentre.com/taketour.php]dating relationship sabrina bartley[/url] dating profile descriptions

Anonymous said...

mac software to preview ebook http://audiobookscollection.co.uk/de/Zen-and-the-Art-of-Information-Security/p217124/ stargate ebook [url=http://audiobookscollection.co.uk/es/Government-Policy-Toward-Open-Source-Software/p218521/]libre ebook reader pro by aluratek[/url] best ebook community

Anonymous said...

qbq ebook http://audiobookscollection.co.uk/es/Chris-Peiris/m19997/ ebook pdf atkinson lovegrove [url=http://audiobookscollection.co.uk/Geographies-of-Girlhood-Identities-in-Between/p104445/]kindle ebook sale[/url] 101 hamburger jokes ebook

Anonymous said...

five secrets of living ebook http://audiobooksworld.co.uk/es/Le-Scorpion-Tome-8/p227881/ ebook starthilfe [url=http://audiobooksworld.co.uk/authors/?letter=O&page=2]donna grant ebook[/url] maternity and gynecology ebook download
[url=http://audiobooksworld.co.uk/it/Deadbeat-Hero/p28352/][img]http://audiobooksworld.co.uk/image/7.gif[/img][/url]

Anonymous said...

breakthrough thinking software http://buyoem.co.uk/fr/category-100-111/Outils-de-syst-me?page=4 computer software evaluations [url=http://buyoem.co.uk/es/product-37379/Bluefox-iPod-Video-Converter-2-1]white smoke software free[/url] golf software
[url=http://buyoem.co.uk/category-100-108/Office-Tools?page=5]Office Tools - Software Store[/url] best price on norton 360 software
[url=http://buyoem.co.uk/fr/category-3/Graphiques-et-Publication?page=4][img]http://buyoem.co.uk/image/6.gif[/img][/url]

Anonymous said...

dutch dating link friendship verses for christmas cards insane clown posse dating mp3
online dating branding match television http://freeinternetdating.info/romantic/romantic-cards-adults free teen dating uk
online dating sites that have im a gamer's dating site gale fedchock roberson on dating

obatkuat said...

thank you for sharing
obat kuat
obat kuat usa
obat kuat asli
obat kuat viagra
jual obat kuat