Tuesday, January 29, 2008

My Computer and I

I was having an email discussion today with another fellow adoptive mom.  I was thinking about her comments of trying to go on the computer less so that life can get back to normal.  Normal is something I haven’t had in a really, really long time and that does sound tempting!  That is when I started to realize that my computer and I have a “solid” relationship.  In all seriousness… I’ve come to depend on this hunk of electrical equipment almost as much as the people around me!  When I’m away from a computer, I start to panic.  I start thinking about  what I could be missing… did I get an email from the attorney, some new info from Marco, did something happen with one of the girls’ adoptions, new info on guatadopt, a Dateline report?  Did I check all the blogs of the other families I follow?  Did I check the forums?  Did I do this, or did I do that?  The list can go on and on! 

Honestly though, this is what has got me through the last 16 months.  This computer is one of the better things that has happened during this adoption process (beside Rylan himself of course).  I need to network.  I need to talk.  I need to vent.  I need to help others.  If I don’t, I feel I’m losing my mind.  I try to limit myself, I really do!  Some days are better than others.  Somedays it’s all I feel like doing.

Life someday will get back to normal (whatever that may be for me)…. but for me, it isn’t time yet.  There is still work to be done where I think I can be of help.  We all know when we’ve had enough.  When we need a break.  When our regular lives are being over shadowed by everything else…. and it is time to move on or say goodbye.  So maybe someday, I’ll just be checking and sending emails to see how others families are doing.  Maybe posting an occassional update on the blog.  But for now if there is anyone out there who reads this that is adopting…. and if I can help……. email me ; )   Lord knows I will be checking it!  It isn’t my time yet.  There is more work that needs to be done in Guatemalan Adoptions.

Posted by John and Karla in 03:35:21
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5 Responses

  1. Tracy says:
    January 28, 2008 at 11:04 pm

    Hi Karla,
    I have been a lurker on your blog for some time now. We have been in process with our adoption since August of 2006. We are currently waiting on the Central Authority in order to get back into PGN. I was so excited to see your OUT!! I totally understand the need to be near the computer–I frequent many blogs and forums but don’t post often. Can’t wait to read that Rylan is home!

    Tracy
    waitingforezra.blogspot.com

  2. Anonymous says:
    January 29, 2008 at 9:28 am

    Karla -

    I’ve been following your blog too. I’m so excited that Rylan will be home soon!!! I am currently in PGN now, hoping to hear some good news soon (dec. 20 resubmit). Anyway, I’m addicted to checking forums, blogs like yours, etc. ect. Work has definitely suffered! I work from home, in front of my computer, so it is so easy and tempting to simply turn away from work and check out the latest in Guatamalan adoption world!!! It makes me crazy, yet weirdly keeps me sane. I’ll be watching and hoping for your orange, then pink, then HOMECOMING!!
    My blog is http://bbmusings.blogspot.com/ if you’d like to stop by.
    Cheers,
    Beth

  3. The Weinantz Family's newest member, Libby! says:
    January 29, 2008 at 12:13 pm

    Karla,

    I know what you mean. The computer has been my lifeline throughout out this ordeal, I would have fell apart, if I didn’t talk to others, who were going thru the adoption process. You are almost thru….and I cannot wait to hear you say, I have booked my flight, I am going to pick up Ryan!!!!

    Anna-waiting for Libby

    http://www.pickedwithlove.blog.com

  4. Donna says:
    January 29, 2008 at 1:23 pm

    I lived on my computer 24/7 while waiting to bring Austin and Logan home. I panicked when I couldn’t get on. Now that they’re home, I’m not on as much, but I still feel SO connected to the adoption community, I don’t think I’ll ever fully step away from my computer.

  5. Gail says:
    January 31, 2008 at 2:04 pm

    Karla,
    I couldn’t agree with you more. I have been told I spend too much time on the computer but this is where the people are who really understand. Glad your journey is almost over.
    Gail

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