Wonderful essay. Of course we're defined by our relationships -- it's only through those relationships that we become who we are. We can't speculate on what might have been if things had been different -- we cannot know who that person would have been. I love your reflection on the person you've become because of Sophie, the person you are to your whole family.
Beautifully written, Elizabeth!! This is the first time I have posted a comment. I enjoy your blog and reading about your family, your struggles, your triumphs, and especially your beautiful Sophie. I have 4 children, all adopted from Korea, two with special needs. I found you on Hopeful Parents, which has been an encouragement to me often. Thanks for sharing your heart!
yay! you are such an accomplished essayist :) Im going over to read it now...congrats in advance!! i know its going to be fantastic bc everything you write is, which is why you are doing so well with your fantastic publications!
Oh imagery, honesty, eloquence; you are a gift. Thank you for sharing with us. Keep getting published. The whole world needs to know you; to hear this. So poignant. Gorgeous.
Eloquent and heart felt. My heart has certainly felt it. Soldier on!
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Bonnie
Brava!! What a great piece--it really resonated with me--particularly the opening, feeling that sense of change and remove from another self.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday! It seems a good time was had by all.
Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful essay. Of course we're defined by our relationships -- it's only through those relationships that we become who we are. We can't speculate on what might have been if things had been different -- we cannot know who that person would have been. I love your reflection on the person you've become because of Sophie, the person you are to your whole family.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful!! As are you. xo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Elizabeth! So glad your thoughts are receiving wider exposure.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written, Elizabeth!! This is the first time I have posted a comment. I enjoy your blog and reading about your family, your struggles, your triumphs, and especially your beautiful Sophie. I have 4 children, all adopted from Korea, two with special needs. I found you on Hopeful Parents, which has been an encouragement to me often. Thanks for sharing your heart!
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You're amazing. Simply that.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful piece. And congrats!!
ReplyDeleteyay! you are such an accomplished essayist :) Im going over to read it now...congrats in advance!! i know its going to be fantastic bc everything you write is, which is why you are doing so well with your fantastic publications!
ReplyDeletereading tomorrow morning.
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Congrats on the essay! It's really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beautiful essay!
ReplyDeleteOh imagery, honesty, eloquence; you are a gift. Thank you for sharing with us. Keep getting published. The whole world needs to know you; to hear this. So poignant. Gorgeous.
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