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Phew. Our son graduated from High School last night - alive and kickin'. :) I had no idea, but he even rec'd a major service award! I'm very proud of him - he's come a loooooong way in the last 12 months. Just a moment ago he was only five and clinging to my side everywhere we went. I miss those times. <sniff> Proud Dad > Phew. Our son graduated from High School last night - alive and > kickin'. :) [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Proud Dad Congratulations!!! (Both to you and the young man.) What's he doing next? Tempus has been busy fugiting all round. Ours just graduated college! Also received an academic award... We had some moments of cluelessness with this kid, but looks like he survived. Due to him, I've been hanging around this grp for 16 years. Wonder what became of all the people who started out here. On May 28, 9:42 pm, "rkb...@pacific.net.sg" <rkb...@pacific.net.sg> wrote: > Congratulations!!! > (Both to you and the young man.) > What's he doing next? He's been accepted into an apprentice program for his trade - electrician. :) > Tempus has been busy fugiting all round. > Ours just graduated college! Also received an academic award... > We had some moments of cluelessness with this kid, but looks like he > survived. Big time congrats! > Due to him, I've been hanging around this grp for 16 years. > Wonder what became of all the people who started out here. Yes, I wonder too. Kim, Deer, BillP, Mas, Henry, DrBoo, Patti, Di (god rest her soul)... and many more. I miss them all. We still got Marley :) Dad > On May 28, 9:42 pm, "rkb...@pacific.net.sg" <rkb...@pacific.net.sg> > wrote: [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > He's been accepted into an apprentice program for his trade - > electrician. :) That's cool! Not something that can be outsourced to India or the Philippines! >On May 28, 9:42=A0pm, "rkb...@pacific.net.sg" <rkb...@pacific.net.sg> >wrote: [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > >Dad Its been 14 years for me on here, and I do remember those missing in action. Pity we can't just call a reunion, and have them all turn up for a few drinks and a chin wag. Julia On May 28, 9:42 pm, "rkb...@pacific.net.sg" <rkb...@pacific.net.sg> wrote: > Tempus has been busy fugiting all round. It does, doesn't it? Like the man said, 'Eheu! fugaces labuntur anni' > Ours just graduated college! Also received an academic award... > We had some moments of cluelessness with this kid, but looks like he > survived. Congrats to him. And to you too. > Due to him, I've been hanging around this grp for 16 years. > Wonder what became of all the people who started out here. 'Ou sont les neiges d'antan?' (Sorry.A nasty attack of the quotes. I hope it's not catching) On May 28, 3:12 pm, Dad <adoptada...@comcast.net> wrote: > Phew. Our son graduated from High School last night - alive and > kickin'. :) [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Proud Dad Congratulations!!! (Both to you and the young man.) What's he doing next? Tempus has been busy fugiting all round. Ours just graduated college! Also received an academic award... We had some moments of cluelessness with this kid, but looks like he survived. Due to him, I've been hanging around this grp for 16 years. Wonder what became of all the people who started out here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cheers to all those Grads and those who nurture them. Don't remember when I began posting on aa but it seems like many years ago. Contact with my birthfamily consists of receiving a birthday card once a year from my birthmom. Would have liked for things to be different but that's life. I am working full time and enjoying being a grandparent to 5. For anyone who remembers miracle "baby James", he will enter kindergarden this fall! Kathy J > On May 28, 3:12 pm, Dad <adoptada...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Phew. Our son graduated from High School last night - alive and [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Congratulations!!! Congratulations from me too - I missed this! > (Both to you and the young man.) > What's he doing next? [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > year from my birthmom. Would have liked for things to be different but > that's life. That is unfortunate. > I am working full time and enjoying being a grandparent to 5. For anyone > who remembers miracle "baby James", he will enter kindergarden this fall! > Kathy J Wow that's great! Kathy 1 Excellent news. Kudos to your son. And to you too. > Phew. �Our son graduated from High School last night - alive and > kickin'. �:) [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Proud Dad You bring a tear to my eye, Dad. Give him our best. Does he know we've watched his life from afar all these years? ;-} J. > > Phew. �Our son graduated from High School last night - alive and > > kickin'. �:) [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > J. P.S. When and where is the party? I've got a 1964 manual on residential electrical standards for him. J. > Phew. Our son graduated from High School last night - alive and > kickin'. :) [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Proud Dad Congrats.to your son. You should be proud. :-) Where has time gone? I have 'almost' six grandkids. My bgrandkids are now 11 and 9, and my two other son's kids range in age 4, 3, 18 months and one on the way in August. When does life slow down? LOL, they keep me hopping! Kathy >Phew. Our son graduated from High School last night - alive and >kickin'. :) [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >Proud Dad How fabulous Dad. Good on the both of ya! My son did the same last year, and it was way more than a thrill watching him walk on stage and receive the school's annual award. It is hard to believe how far some of our kids have come: the ones that start off in such a dark place - your boy with his packed bags, and my boy with his silence. And what a privilege it is to call ourselves their parents! Hugs to you and yours, Julia Dad thats wonderful news.. I want to find out what happened to GR.. Jackie On 29/5/08 23:05, in article h4au34dr7f2lu5mdbvsv01o3si5ff5kpe5@4ax.com, > Dad thats wonderful news.. It certainly is, well done that kid (and his parents) > I want to find out what happened to GR.. Yes would be interesting to know what happened to her and the rest of those who have come and gone in the 10 years I've been here (12 if you include lurking) On May 30, 2:29 am, Robin Harritt <fink_nottle@spam_me_senseless.xyz> wrote: > > I want to find out what happened to GR.. > > Yes would be interesting to know what happened to her and the rest of those > who have come and gone in the 10 years I've been here (12 if you include > lurking) I was googling back in time, and came across a wonderful lengthy discussion between me and GR on ethical adoption. We had some great arguments out here. Yes, I wish the ones who've gone off elsewhere would pop back in and update us, at least! >On May 30, 2:29 am, Robin Harritt <fink_nottle@spam_me_senseless.xyz> >wrote: [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >Yes, I wish the ones who've gone off elsewhere would pop back in and >update us, at least! What an amazing woman.. totally amazing.. I wonder if she has connected with her birthdaughter.. And I will never forget your discussions with Bill Pierce Rupa.. You always stated your opinion and if Bill liked what you said (and some of us got upset) you just kept on going.. I loved it.. You are one woman I will never forget Rupa.. I admire and respect you.. Jackie On May 30, 3:29 am, Robin Harritt <fink_nottle@spam_me_senseless.xyz> wrote: > On 29/5/08 23:05, in article h4au34dr7f2lu5mdbvsv01o3si5ff5k...@4ax.com, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > who have come and gone in the 10 years I've been here (12 if you include > lurking) Well I just arrived back after a six year sabatical.:) Congratulations Steve.....Awesome News. > On May 30, 3:29 am, Robin Harritt <fink_nottle@spam_me_senseless.xyz> > wrote: [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Well I just arrived back after a six year sabatical.:) Congratulations > Steve.....Awesome News. Windforest - how lovely to see you! What's been happening? >Well I just arrived back after a six year sabatical. I keep leaving and coming back lurking and or posting.. I was so sad to hear about Di.. How are you doing Windforest? I am doing very well.. we are retired in the country.. My bson and I are friends but we do not contact a lot.. I send gifts to the kids and him every year on their birthday..they send me notes etc.. I get pictures.. Jackie >On 29/5/08 23:05, in article h4au34dr7f2lu5mdbvsv01o3si5ff5kpe5@4ax.com, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >who have come and gone in the 10 years I've been here (12 if you include >lurking) I came on in 1997 and I did post a year or so before that but can not find the post.. I will never forget someone replying to me in a kind manner.. I think I had posted on my bsons birthday or a special occasion.. I feel like some of my life is documented here.. when my bson first contacted was major.. I can still find that post.. Jackie > On Fri, 30 May 2008 10:29:20 +0100, Robin Harritt > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Jackie I remember that! It was an extraordinary moment. >> I feel like some of my life is documented here.. when my bson first >> contacted was major.. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >I remember that! It was an extraordinary moment. Its why I like to hang out on adoption.com now.. It seems to be a place where folks that are new to reunion hang out.. I like to try and share what I know.. And I like to empathize when the going gets tough.. Jackie > On Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:43:28 -0700 (PDT), "rkb...@pacific.net.sg" > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Jackie Hi Jackie, Windforest, Ltlmntcbn, and everyone else. Blast from the past, as I used to come on here and get pummeled, but my akids are almost all grown up as well. Our a- son, 20, is trying to get in the Sheriff Academy. Our a- daughter is 16 and going into her junior year in high school. It is nice to hear that everyone is doing well. > > On Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:43:28 -0700 (PDT), "rkb...@pacific.net.sg" > [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > - Show quoted text - Nice to see you! Congrats to you and the kids! > > > On Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:43:28 -0700 (PDT), "rkb...@pacific.net.sg" > [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > Nice to see you! Congrats to you and the kids! Thanks. How are your boys? They must be nearly grown as well? It happens fast eh? I just stumbled on here recently, and I couldnt believe the thread was about' long lost posters' I have not been on the adoption boards at all lately. It seems that for the most recent past several years, it has not been our biggest issue. Other more pressing concerns- college- car insurance- etc took over. My daughter did say something interesting the other day about adoption though. We saw Angelina Jolie on a mag cover at the market, and she said " they're crazy. They are seriously out of control. I hope nobody lets them adopt any more babies. I would hate to be Zahara, with her little bio siblings and all- her life is going to suck. She will always be compared to Shiloh, and she will never feel she can measure up." Anyway, I thought it was interesting, it really made her angry, and she usually doesnt care what celebs do . I came here to see if anyone was discussing the Jolie-pitt family basicly... > > > > On Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:43:28 -0700 (PDT), "rkb...@pacific.net.sg" > [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > always be compared to Shiloh, and she will never feel she can measure > up." Ouch. I hope mine don't feel that way. > Anyway, I thought it was interesting, it really made her angry, and > she usually doesnt care what celebs do . > I came here to see if anyone was discussing the Jolie-pitt family > basicly... We haven't been, but we can... On Jul 30, 12:34 am, "rkb...@pacific.net.sg" <rkb...@pacific.net.sg> wrote: > > > > > On Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:43:28 -0700 (PDT), "rkb...@pacific.net.sg" > [quoted text clipped - 56 lines] > > We haven't been, but we can... I doubt it. I think Angelina Jolie is a special case. I mean with the kids being in such a high profile lifestyle. And with the bio kids being born to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie , that is pretty hard for any kid to deal with, ... So I doubt your kids feel the same--unless of course your husband has been voted sexiest man in the world.lol > So I doubt your kids feel the same--unless of course your husband has > been voted sexiest man in the world.lol- ...only by me. >Hi Jackie, Windforest, Ltlmntcbn, and everyone else. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >daughter is 16 and going into her junior year in high school. It is >nice to hear that everyone is doing well. I have changed!!!! I have really really changed.. And your words here all those years ago helped the change.. I was so angry back then.. and I want to apologize for all the wrong things I said and did to you.. I am glad your son is okay.. and I am glad your daughter is doing well as well.. I am retired and living in the country and send gifts to my bson and family.. I am due to send one soon.. Jackie > >Hi Jackie, Windforest, Ltlmntcbn, and everyone else. > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Jackie We have all changed hopefully. We were all angry and we all said angry things to each other , but we needed to hear and share certain things ,to vent, so it's all good. Our kids are great .but---- Our son, unfortunately, just got out of a 3 year relationship, and he is kind of devastated right now. Ugh, FIRST love. first real heartbreak. It is so hard. At least his little sister is being really nice to him --instead of the usual bickering ...they have been hanging out and going to the movies together. miraculous stuff... That is wonderful to hear about your son and your grandchildren. It must be nice to buy the little one presents. Knowing you , you probably create something amazing and artistic.And congrats on your country retirement. That sounds beautiful. >We have all changed hopefully. We were all angry and we all said angry >things to each other , but we needed to hear and share certain >things ,to vent, so it's all good. Did you know Di Wellfare passed away? http://bastardette.blogspot.com/2008/04/di-welfare-1950-2008.html A very sad day for me.. >Our kids are great .but---- Our son, unfortunately, just got out of a >3 year relationship, and he is kind of devastated right now. Ugh, >FIRST love. first real heartbreak. It is so hard. When they get grown.. whew.. My kids are still a worry.. they are in their thirties.. I think its worse when they get older.. I honestly think this.. >At least his little sister is being really nice to him --instead of >the usual bickering ...they have been hanging out and going to the >movies together. miraculous stuff... My son was living out here and would go into the city (two hours away) to work and he stayed at his sisters place.. A big fight ensued.. and I worried that they would cut each other off.. they worked it out.. >That is wonderful to hear about your son and your grandchildren. It >must be nice to buy the little one presents. Knowing you , you >probably create something amazing and artistic.And congrats on your >country retirement. That sounds beautiful. I love being retired.. just love it.. I hang out on adoption.com watching out for the women that have been in hiding and needing some help.. adoption.com seems to be the first place a lot of them hit.. I do needlepoint and am taking photos of my flowers and breaking them down into patterns and am now doing a watercolor of those patterns.. I am glad you took that woman in btw.. I was so wrong on that one.. Jackie > Did you know Di Wellfare passed away?http://bastardette.blogspot.com/2008/04/di-welfare-1950-2008.html > > A very sad day for me.. I did not know until I came here last week. That is a shame. > I love being retired.. just love it.. > > I hang out on adoption.com watching out for the women that have been > in hiding and needing some help.. adoption.com seems to be the first > place a lot of them hit.. They are lucky to have you there. > I do needlepoint and am taking photos of my flowers and breaking them > down into patterns and am now doing a watercolor of those patterns.. Sounds beautiful. > I am glad you took that woman in btw.. > I was so wrong on that one.. > > Jackie You really opened my eyes to the potential problems with the arrangement. I did see what your issues were and I did have to really, really, take an emotional inventory to see what our true motivations were. In the end I was okay with it because of the very unique circumstances. But I am glad you so aggressively called me on it because I did learn of the other side of the issues, and things I hadn't considered. Our daughter really treasures the pictures and videos and memories of her bmom and so I am glad they had that time together. She especially loves the pictures of her bmom, pregnant, and I realized that alot of adoptees miss out on that phase. It is sometimes a shameful, sad phase , so I am glad we did not have to go through it in that way. This is all a journey. I realized yesterday, when my mother called us about the earthquake, that a parent never stops worrying. ever..... >You really opened my eyes to the potential problems with the >arrangement. I did see what your issues were and I did have to really, [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >because I did learn of the other side of the issues, and things I >hadn't considered. Some women need help.. and the bottom line to me.. now.. is that the baby is the prime factor in all this.. A baby starts growing and learning and sorting from day one.. A baby has a life time ahead of it.. early development is incredibly important.. >Our daughter really treasures the pictures and videos and memories of >her bmom and so I am glad they had that time together. She especially >loves the pictures of her bmom, pregnant, and I realized that alot of >adoptees miss out on that phase. It is sometimes a shameful, sad >phase , so I am glad we did not have to go through it in that way. Yes.. >This is all a journey. I realized yesterday, when my mother called us >about the earthquake, that a parent never stops worrying. ever..... No they do not.. Jackie > > On Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:43:28 -0700 (PDT), "rkb...@pacific.net.sg" > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > daughter is 16 and going into her junior year in high school. It is > nice to hear that everyone is doing well. Congrats! I saw Love Actually and remembered you. On Jul 29, 5:11 pm, "rkb...@pacific.net.sg" <rkb...@pacific.net.sg> wrote: > > > On Mon, 2 Jun 2008 08:43:28 -0700 (PDT), "rkb...@pacific.net.sg" > [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > I saw Love Actually and remembered you. Hey Rkbose, Yea, that was a while ago -but it was such an amazing experience for all of us. We got to spend a lot of time in London and it was amazing. She has grown quite a bit since then of course. Now that she is 16, she KNOWS everything there is to know- as I am sure you are aware...lol Yours have graduated already from college? I am jealous ! congratulations > On Jul 29, 5:11 pm, "rkb...@pacific.net.sg" <rkb...@pacific.net.sg> > wrote: [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] > she KNOWS everything there is to know- > as I am sure you are aware...lol Oh yes. I was never quite sure how to handle that phase. They seemed so sure of themselves, and there were times I felt out of it. Then they would kindly offer parenting advice to their totally clueless mom. Fortunately, we all seem to have survived. > Yours have graduated already from college? I am jealous ! > congratulations- Thanks! The upside is they've graduated. The downside is the empty nest... > On Wed, 28 May 2008 15:12:27 -0700 (PDT), Dad > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > Hugs to you and yours, > Julia Congrats to you, too! So are all yours done with school except the two little (or not so little, I guess) ones? >> On Wed, 28 May 2008 15:12:27 -0700 (PDT), Dad >> [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] >So are all yours done with school except the two little (or not so >little, I guess) ones? We still have five in some kind of educational setting, though that will drop to two by the end of 2009. Kids are now 26, 22, 21, 19, 19, 17, 14 & 13. My second oldest (the daughter you met in Singapore way back in 98) is graduating from uni at the end of this year with a specialist degree in Asian Studies. My 19 year old son with autism is still in his special school (students can continue there until 21). 17 year old Indian son is in a supported class in college, and looking for an apprenticeship. The youngest two are in high school. Julia > We still have five in some kind of educational setting, though that > will drop to two by the end of 2009. Kids are now 26, 22, 21, 19, 19, [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Julia- I feel like we're an alt.a cohort, and these are the kids that brought us all here. Lovely to "see" them all grow up... In article <a85b5895-ac32-4b99-bba7-85a69cda25cc@p25g2000hsf.googlegroups.com>, > Phew. Our son graduated from High School last night - alive and > kickin'. :) I had no idea, but he even rec'd a major service award! [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Proud Dad Congrats. He's a fine young man and will be a continuing joy to you in life. steve |
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