Saturday, January 19, 2008
Going Private? - Update
UPDATE: If you are wanting to be added to my private list IF I go private (still sitting on the fence) then you MUST give me your email or I can't invite you. Some have already asked but not sent their email. I don't want to lose readers that want to stay. My email can be found under My Profile.
I have been thinking and debating about this post for a couple days. The adoption world is reeling this week after an adoptive family lost their precious twins referral!
This happened because they had posted their children's personal information, including photos on their blog. This family, as anyone can imagine, was greatly excited and wanted to share their joy with their friends.
They also had a 'donate' button on their blog. In the world of adoption many people step out in faith when they adopt. They go forth knowing they will raise the money, or maybe they are so fortunate to have every penny as they begin. I personally, don't know anyone that started *that* way!
Often times, friends *ask* them to put the button on their site to make donating easier because the friends want to be part of the joy of bringing a child in to a forever family. It doesn't mean the adoptive parents can't 'afford' to adopt. It simply means they are allowing others the opportunity to be part of their adoption process!!
Apparently, this was not something that should have been put on their blog, and tragically, they lost their children because of this! Devastating!
I entered the blog world with quite an open heart and trusted that the rest of the world would be as kind. Maybe I was naive. I like to think that the majority of people are goodhearted and kind. But it only took one person calling in on this family to destroy their dreams! Wow!
Because of this, I am pretty sure we are going private. I LOVE to share my adoption journey and the adventures of our children, so it is going to be a hard decision. If you want to continue to be a reader of our blog, please leave your email in the comment section, so that I can send you an invite. I will be leaving my blog open for a few days as I work through this. You can also email me through the 'profile' section, if you prefer to send your email privately. For those of you who don't know what a private blog is, it is simply that it is not open to the general public. You send me an email and I send you an invite. This gives you access to the link - you sign in once and then you should be fine about continuing to visit. It is actually quite simple.
Blessings to you all!
Justine
I have been thinking and debating about this post for a couple days. The adoption world is reeling this week after an adoptive family lost their precious twins referral!
This happened because they had posted their children's personal information, including photos on their blog. This family, as anyone can imagine, was greatly excited and wanted to share their joy with their friends.
They also had a 'donate' button on their blog. In the world of adoption many people step out in faith when they adopt. They go forth knowing they will raise the money, or maybe they are so fortunate to have every penny as they begin. I personally, don't know anyone that started *that* way!
Often times, friends *ask* them to put the button on their site to make donating easier because the friends want to be part of the joy of bringing a child in to a forever family. It doesn't mean the adoptive parents can't 'afford' to adopt. It simply means they are allowing others the opportunity to be part of their adoption process!!
Apparently, this was not something that should have been put on their blog, and tragically, they lost their children because of this! Devastating!
I entered the blog world with quite an open heart and trusted that the rest of the world would be as kind. Maybe I was naive. I like to think that the majority of people are goodhearted and kind. But it only took one person calling in on this family to destroy their dreams! Wow!
Because of this, I am pretty sure we are going private. I LOVE to share my adoption journey and the adventures of our children, so it is going to be a hard decision. If you want to continue to be a reader of our blog, please leave your email in the comment section, so that I can send you an invite. I will be leaving my blog open for a few days as I work through this. You can also email me through the 'profile' section, if you prefer to send your email privately. For those of you who don't know what a private blog is, it is simply that it is not open to the general public. You send me an email and I send you an invite. This gives you access to the link - you sign in once and then you should be fine about continuing to visit. It is actually quite simple.
Blessings to you all!
Justine
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7 comments:
Lots of adopting parents seem to be making that decision in the last couple days!
I would love to be invited-
ncochrane3@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Nikki
Hi Justine,
Thanks for the invite...I have been struggling with this decision as well, but remain on the fence at this point. If I decide to change access, I will be sure to let you know.
Take care,
Karen
Justine:
Love to have an invite! You know my email....
pondering this myself, as you know...
Sandi
Hi, I'd love to continue to follow your beautiful family. Im sad that so many are going private, but undestand. please send me an invite:) Tara
djvriend(at)telusplanet.net.
I would love to join.
I know that I don't know you, but I would LOVE to be included on your list so that I could read your blog. I want to learn SOO much about Ethiopia and their adoption process.
His,
Mrs. U
theups1@gmail.com
Please include me on your list. I have dear friends who just brought home 3 beautiful children from Ethiopia in Nov., and I am praying that God might move my husband's heart in that direction as well.
bethh60(at)gmail.com
Blessings
Beth
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