Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Control

When in our lives do we lose control? I feel as if I never have really had it. I’ve never been in control of my fertility, and as soon as we sought out help, all control was turned over to complete strangers. The fate of my future was in the hands of someone else. I thought, for some stupid reason, that things would be different with the adoption. I was warned by our social worker, and several other people, that we shouldn’t expect to have any control. I didn’t listen.

The past few months have actually gone by pretty fast. I’ve been able to keep somewhat busy with knitting the blankets, looking & applying for grants and trying to come up with fundraisers. All of a sudden, things changed, or should I say stopped. I’m back to feeling like I have no control over any of this, which I really don’t, and it’s very difficult to handle. It’s been a rush of emotions, sleepless nights, and feeling hopeless at times. I know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but as I’ve said before, there are times when it is very dim. This is one of those times.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Jami and Ethan! I have not read your blog in forever and I am putting off paperwork today (don't worry not yours : ) You are very insightful, I especially like this last post! I hope I have more good news to keep sharing with you! You guys are awesome! I think it is a very good idea and very theraputic to buy something extravagant for "Chuck"

M and M: said...

Jami - so sorry that things are tough right now. I can only imagine what a rollercoaster the process is. I know you will get throught it triumphantly...but the road to the triumph certainly stinks!! Hang in there!

M and M: said...

Just as an aside...I LOVE the new pic of you and Ethan. How cute! Love your dog, too...