Comments on SonlightBlog.com: Holzmann Family Update

Ariana: Q: Have you always wanted to adopt childr...

2010-03-15T15:01:32.973-06:00

Ariana:

Q: Have you always wanted to adopt children?
A. Nope. Brittany and I just assumed we'd have kids. When we didn't--and both my sisters got pregnant around the same time--we started wondering what we were supposed to do instead.

Q: I've wanted to adopt for a long time now but my husband doesn't feel the pressing need as much as I do.
A. Adopting, what we've done of it at least, is wicked hard. You should definitely both be on the same page when you start <smile>.

Q: What are the ages of your kids now?
A. They are 8, 6 and 4, approx. And, yes, it is odd to watch them age without having met them.

Q: Has fostering the little girls changed your idea of what adopting might be like? For instance, do you feel more excited or less excited about the adoption process or has fostering not had an impact?
A. Fostering has definitely made me question if I should ever be around children at all <smile>. I'm hoping that when the girls go home we'll have a month to discover how much of a joy they were--in ways I struggle to see now because of how hard life can be. That way I can be super excited and "ready" when the call comes to head over there and pick them up <smile>.

Q: Why'd you guys decide to go foreign to adopt?
A. We looked at the various options and felt that we were best suited to handle the potential stresses and pains of international rather than domestic. <shrug> It just made more sense to us. Thankfully, we had a family at church who have done both kinds and we talked with them about the pros and cons of both. We choose the one we thought we were supposed to do... but I don't have a formula for you to follow. Sorry! <smile>

Q: Has anyone else in your family adopted?
A. Nope. But several families from our church have, and they have been a good source of encouragement in the hard times. But, honestly, everyone we have talked with have been super supportive of us, which is really nice. Our families are totally for it.

Feel free to keep asking questions. Perhaps I'll write a post to answer them <smile>.

Thank you so much!

Tracy, I'm glad to hear that. That is encouraging. And thank you for the prayers!

Thank you, TulipGirl! I don't think I read "Go, Dog, Go!" as a kid, though I know it's been around for a long while.

~Luke

Go, Dog, Go. . . that has been my fave since I was...

2010-03-12T22:50:05.860-07:00

Go, Dog, Go. . . that has been my fave since I was a little girl.

Praying for you as your foster/adopt and nurture the children the Lord brings into your life.

Luke, I can so identify with your feeling of alway...

2010-03-12T22:30:10.512-07:00

Luke,
I can so identify with your feeling of always being in "baby-sitting mode." I've raised 7 children, now ages 6 through 26, and never felt the stress that I have felt for the last 2.5 years that I've been watching my granddaughter every Saturday. I adore having the time with her, but I feel as though I've lost a day out of every week. I've just recently realized that it's because I just "watch" her. I don't go on about my life while she is here.
I'll be thinking of and praying for your family while I try to learn some similar skills!

Have you always wanted to adopt children? I'v...

2010-03-11T15:04:48.888-07:00

Have you always wanted to adopt children?
I've wanted to adopt for a long time now but my husband doesn't feel the pressing need as much as I do.

What are the ages of your kids now? It must be agony watching them aging in the pictures you get and not being able to spend the time with them just because of the situation in the other country :(

Has fostering the little girls changed your idea of what adopting might be like? For instance, do you feel more excited or less excited about the adoption process or has fostering not had an impact?

Why'd you guys decide to go foreign to adopt (I know this is personal for some).. and lastly has anyone else in your family adopted?

OK, since I've been spending hours and hours the last few years researching adoption I actually have a bazillion more questions but that would probably be rude. lol

I will definitely be praying for you and Brittany. Truly I hope things speed along for you guys and that the rest of the process is easier than the first part!

Thanks, everyone! ~Luke

2010-03-11T15:02:07.030-07:00

Thanks, everyone!

~Luke

Thanks for the update, Luke. I was wondering how ...

2010-03-11T05:44:22.947-07:00

Thanks for the update, Luke. I was wondering how things were going, & I will continue to pray!

Thanks for the update, I was wondering as well. Yo...

2010-03-11T03:13:18.132-07:00

Thanks for the update, I was wondering as well. You mentioned incorporating them into your life, I think that you and Brittany realized that remarkably soon. When I had a baby enter my home, it was a gradual process of realizing that everything couldn't be put off until nap time. :-)

My 3 year old recently discovered "Go Dogs Go" and we have the same hat conversation.

I will continue to pray for your family!

~Annemarie

Yes Luke, I have been thinking about your 'bra...

2010-03-10T22:45:39.256-07:00

Yes Luke, I have been thinking about your 'branch of the family' lately and just today made the conscious decision to start praying for you, both personally and professionally. I can not wait to read about the many blessings God has in store for you!

((hugs for Holzmanns!)) Looking forward to your em...

2010-03-10T21:44:01.951-07:00

((hugs for Holzmanns!)) Looking forward to your email, Luke, and continuing to pray!