I cannot ever say enough that we meet the most interesting people while going through our adoption at the Vlad Inn. That's a big part of staying at this hotel is being able to experience the process together to some degree. Nothing will be like our first adoption as that was basically making family members who will forever be in our life since we had to do it all together from traveling to court to waiting to bring our children into our lives to learning how to transition into being a family and bringing them home. The Wallace Family is forever in our hearts and a part of our forever family.
The people we meet along the way also provide such a comfort during the days where there is a lull or we are just too exhausted to make it back to our room and figure out what to do next.
One couple T and J left us with Animal Cookies and Goldfish. Thank you! It is the support whether small or great, even the simplest of words that get us by in times of need.
Adoption as most know is a HUGE amount of work with a big reward in the end but it is really an emotional journey where exhaustive days are just the beginning to a long road of parenting. The parenting part is awesome even on its trying days but let's face it, specifically for us, a long journey of much needed caffeine and lack of sleep since we have one child with sleep disorders we hope he will grow out of one day.
No matter what the journey, for those who are taken to the Vlad Inn, there will always be a memory of those you meet along the way and those who you make long life connections with, funny enough even if just through a 5 minute conversation.
I will soon be alone and when I am I will be grateful for any type of help, words or support at the ol' Vlad Inn.
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Well, I spent a whole week alone at the Vlad Inn. I must say that I enjoyed the solitude, but definitely also craved the company of the other families who were around. Many of them were gracious enough to let me eat meals with them, take walks with them and hangnout with them. I was certainly the odd man out not having a wife or child with me during the ten days. Yes, I'm definitely thankful for the friendships forged while taking up residence at the Vlad Inn. Enjoy yourself! You guys remain in our thoughts and prayers.
so glad that you are somewhere where others get the adoption journey, and understand the emotional rollercoaster... and also a place that is familiar, which in itself is a source of comfort... will you be staying in Vlad until the adoption is complete?
Yes and thank you so much for all of your kind words. They keep us going. :)
Agreed Joel. I will be myself for about a week and then our babysitter is flying in from Seattle.
HunterAnn,
Even though you were in the midst of upheaval when we met you last week at the Vlad Inn it warmed my heart to finally meet you. I have been following your blog since we began our adoption journey and you have been a source of hope for us along the way. My hope for you is that all the trauma you and your little family have experienced this last bit of time will be erased by how smoothly your littlest one will perfectly fit into your beautiful family.
Blessings to you!
Tracy
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