tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24160039.post7475662843659425668..comments2023-06-22T04:10:05.560-07:00Comments on Doss Family Journey.: OverwhelmedEmily Dosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01649250909992645809noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24160039.post-32543280736314631642010-01-26T08:38:16.065-08:002010-01-26T08:38:16.065-08:00Emily,
You don't know me and I don't know...Emily, <br />You don't know me and I don't know you, but my sister sent me the link to your blog this morning following some news concerning our adoption and our similar situations. We received a beautiful little girl into our home in September last year only to find out a month later that the Birth Father wanted her back. Our precious baby girl has been with us since the day she was born and she is now almost 5 months old and we face a trial in the coming months to find out if she will be ours forever or only for a season. My heart and mind real with the thought of having to do what you have had to do and not be her mother for the rest of her days. We longed to be parents and waited for two years to adopt from Russia only to have that door closed by God. He opened this new door fairly soon after that and everything went smoother than silk until the day we received that phone call about a month after we had her in our home. I can relate so much to your story and I wanted you to know that I will be praying for you as you grieve the loss of your son, as well as the longing to be a mother that I can so identify with. It is the most amazing thing in the world and I pray that God will give us both that desire of our hearts. For me, to keep my daughter who I recognize is His and not mine, and for you, to be given that gift very very soon. May God bless you!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671388063294897376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24160039.post-43130649110954923182010-01-15T17:05:10.223-08:002010-01-15T17:05:10.223-08:00I think it's very understandable to feel the r...I think it's very understandable to feel the range of emotions you've described....and to be both overwhelmed and exhausted! Just through experiencing the situation through your blog, I've been a little antsy myself! I hope that you are able to find some relief, rest, and comfort in the coming days!Chashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14183712015741285587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24160039.post-28552525577171854122010-01-15T14:58:52.414-08:002010-01-15T14:58:52.414-08:00Hi Emily,
I wanted to say that you CAN claim the ...Hi Emily,<br /><br />I wanted to say that you CAN claim the adoption tax credit even though your adoption was disrupted.<br /><br />"Families adopting a child domestically can claim the tax credit whether or not the adoption goes through. This helps families that cover the expenses of a birthmother who later decides not to release the baby for adoption. IRS Publication 968 provides an alternate method to obtain proof of the child's identity when you can't get an adoption tax number due to a disrupted adoption. Families adopting a child from overseas can take the tax credit only if the adoption becomes final."<br /><br />I would definately talk to a tax professional and one who understands the tax credit as most don't. Courtney might know more about it too.jacklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570030560380777469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24160039.post-90801138286030599302010-01-15T13:06:45.811-08:002010-01-15T13:06:45.811-08:00praying for you. the rollercoaster is awful, and ...praying for you. the rollercoaster is awful, and God has led you this far, He will keep leading on. You are stronger than most, though you probably don't feel like it today. remember, you only have to take 1 more step. If you can, try not to look too far down the road. It can be too overwhelming, and we just can't know how a situation will unfold when God is at the helm.<br /><br /> Go with the step that feels right for you today. tomorrow you will take another step, and another. Only God knows what is ahead for you, but whatever it is, I believe it is WONDERFUL.Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911268603002453816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24160039.post-870345301430565582010-01-15T07:43:44.112-08:002010-01-15T07:43:44.112-08:00Emily, I found your blog through Renee's (Life...Emily, I found your blog through Renee's (Life with My Special K's) and have been following your journey for several weeks. I've been praying daily for you and Daniel, as well as the baby that you WILL one day have to call your own. I can't even imagine the emotions you are going through, and the hurt that you're feeling. God is faithful, and He is your rock. Be encouraged...and know that even strangers are lifting you up. <br /><br />Trish McKenzie<br />trishandwade.blogspot.comtrishandwadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13379874470753750418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24160039.post-61822363357957524772010-01-15T06:22:11.882-08:002010-01-15T06:22:11.882-08:00Emily, It's Jen Pinkner again. YOu and Daniel...Emily, It's Jen Pinkner again. YOu and Daniel have been so on my heart and in my prayers. The depth of the waves of emotion and loss and frustration and emptiness of your hearts in the midst... I am praying for rest in Him for you. Rest to emote, rest to regroup, rest to Trust His purposes when you have no grasp on them. I am thankful that He is showing you His faithfulness through family, friends, even strangers. I pray for discernment for you as to what you need right now for your family--taking a break or going forward.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819946979416171935noreply@blogger.com