Moving On

After a blissfully blog-free holiday, I have come to the decision that I'm really a much happier person away from the online world then a part of it.  I've therefore decided to retire Third Mom.

I've really said everything I can possibly say about my adoptive parenting experience, and I'm increasingly uncomfortable about invading my kids' privacy by writing about them in any way, which writing about parenting must do.  This more than anything makes it time to go - from here, anyway.
I owe a debt of thanks to so many people for their support these past five years, and couldn't possibly name them all.  I will name three, however, who lead the list in many, many ways.

Claudia.  One of the first to leave a comment here, Claudia opened my eyes to the experience of adoption loss.  You came to KAAN and opened even more eyes there.  Your energy and individualism are inspiring, plus you're just so much fun to be around.  Thank you for being YOU!

Suz.  Suz, you have absolutely no idea how much I have learned from you, how much I have enjoyed your company as we worked together on our AAC session and on other occasions.  Your mind never ceases to amaze me - you are one incredibly intelligent woman.  Thank you for your wisdom and friendship.

Julia.  Julia, it has been almost three years since we lost you, and I still think of you nearly every day.  Your spirit, more than anything else, draws me away from this crazy online world.  In spite of everything you suffered, you were never judgmental, but instead brought peace to everyone who knew you.  You did that with an unwavering commitment to justice.  I want to find a peace like that, one that's rooted in justice.  I miss you, Julia, and will be forever grateful that I knew you.

I have had a love-hate relationship with blogging, but one really good thing has come from it:  the friends - real life friends now - that I've made.  I hope to keep up with you all in other venues.

Many thanks to everyone who has read here.  All the best in life to you all!