Wanting Another Kiddo and Vacation
There's a catchy blog post title. But it's true. I'm longing for a 4th child. Maybe there's too much pollen in the air or maybe the drugs from past airplane trips are still floating in my system, but the niggling desire is there. And my heart wants a child with special needs. What would that look like? I have no earthly idea. But what do you do when you heart is speaking to you? It's hard to ignore. However, when I shared my thoughts with David he said, "Uh, Cathy, I don't want another child." Which is not to make David look like the bad guy. David is not the bad guy. He's the voice of reason. And it just shows how important it is that both parents be on the same page in an adoption. If both parents are not on the same page then you shouldn't proceed.
We leave tomorrow for Minnesota. (Sorry Twin Cities peeps. We'll be in Duluth and in farmland to see David's family, and there's not enough time to see everyone in between. We will be at the new Twins stadium on Thursday, though, as we drive through. If you're going to be there... let us know!) I love driving to Minnesota. I love the plains. I love farmland. I love the wide open sky and the heat and the grass. Love it. We'll be at Lake Superior for a few days, then we're headed to teeny tiny Mountain Lake, Minnesota, where David's mom lives and where David grew up. This vacation has a few hiccups and snags to work through, but we want to make the most of it and enjoy every second we have together. I'll try to post updates as I can. Till then, adios!
7 comments:
Did you tell David that WE want you to have another one though? :) Maybe it'll help when he knows your faithful blog followers are rooting for another subject of this here blog.
Have fun in MN! I love the drive there too, though it's not quite as far. ;)
Awwwww! I want to go see Gramma Patty too!! It's been way way way too long.
I like the drive to MN too...though I have yet to do it with my 3 kids. That might make it....um...interesting. :) :/
It is hard to ignore. I couldn't - and here we are with a daughter, soon, anyway. For us, there were clear and compelling reasons why the answer was to go for it. I'll admit, they were my reasons, but when presented with them, Patrick was of the mind to hear. And it became such that we just couldn't not do it. And you're also right, both parents have to own the idea. Bottom line, though, I'm with Tesi:)
I really liked Minnesota when we visited. It was way different than I expected. Have a great trip!!
Well, that child would be a blessed one indeed IF you decided to go that route.
In the meantime, I'm BUMMED that I will miss the chance to see you here, but I know how that goes. Have a safe drive and a great visit!
By the way, Wacap has some nifty grants for adoption of some particularly special children.
Okay, just realized that your husband might know my family as they live in Mountain Lake. Cheryl and Duane Derksen. They used to be turkey farmers. She is my aunt. Just thought there might be a connection there!
Melodie
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