Hello world!

Well, I finally did it.  I talked about it for a couple of weeks now but I created my blog and this is my first official post.  My husband (hereinafter referred to as “Schmoopie” or “Schmoops” or “The Schmoopster” – you get the idea) and I decided to adopt a few weeks ago.  While doing internet research I came across many, many blogs from people who were in various stages of adopting.  I loved (and love) reading about their progress, joys, frustrations, travel for their child and then their life at home.   Their thoughts and experiences have made me smile, laugh out loud, cry and get angry.  You hear about all kinds of journeys: the easy ones, the hard ones and sometimes heartbreaking ones.  They have educated me and have been encouraging and discouraging all at the same time.  I have learned a lot from reading them and thought maybe something I write during this process could help someone like me out there.  Wouldn’t that be cool?