tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post2600352785828972126..comments2023-09-27T11:22:05.849-04:00Comments on Cornish Adoption Journey: PerspectiveMeredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07974293935380325338noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-19542017445275823952011-01-08T13:25:08.378-05:002011-01-08T13:25:08.378-05:00Oh my goodness. I love reading your blog. That per...Oh my goodness. I love reading your blog. That person must not be very happy. It is your blog and you can write about the positives of your beautiful life. That really urks me when people have to be nasty. NO one is perfect. My goodness. Keep your head up. You don't have to justify anything. <br /><br />You are so sweet. You all are so cute! I love reading your posts. Keep it up.<br /><br />You know sometimes technology makes Lions out of cowards. Having a face to face to conversation would never happen with this person. <br /><br />Bravo for how you handled it. I probably would have handled it um.... alittle differently LOL you know me being puerto rican and all LMAO.. :)<br /><br /><3<br />You rock!Grizzly Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095787568647802943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-4009533105168297672011-01-07T10:54:43.985-05:002011-01-07T10:54:43.985-05:00oh silly negative people! You handled that one ver...oh silly negative people! You handled that one very eloquently. Not surprised at all! You're a good egg Miss Meredith!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881590483174001768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-61250916996758895142011-01-06T16:39:03.479-05:002011-01-06T16:39:03.479-05:00This is my first time posting. I am pretty new aro...This is my first time posting. I am pretty new around here :)<br /><br />I plan on posting more and cant wait to see your family grow! (we have three, and are planning to buy a house in the next few months, and begin the adoption process of disabled children soon after...thats the hope anyway!)<br /><br />Real quick- have you ever thought of cloth diapering? We have for our three (not the old school, they have some great, easy as disposable) diapers out there (that also come in large sizes). Just thinking it might save you some money :)Alyssa Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-14112784124296559162011-01-05T17:41:40.141-05:002011-01-05T17:41:40.141-05:00pooh on them...and if they cant find humor in life...pooh on them...and if they cant find humor in life, thats their issue. Ive seen you in action, albeit with fewer kids, and even then I was in awe. You really ARE that capable, determined, positive. And I think you're pretty amazing, myself. So there. Michelle & CiarraMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16087873326478010732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-88577835862029796692011-01-05T13:40:35.903-05:002011-01-05T13:40:35.903-05:00I think you are absolutely right when you say it&#...I think you are absolutely right when you say it's all about perspective. You DO have an amazing life, and while 8 kids aren't for everyone, I love seeing your joy. It's so easy to tell that you love your kids so much, during the awesome and the frustrating. And everyone has the frustrations, some people just don't let them get them down.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-62398666832033616022011-01-05T00:45:37.555-05:002011-01-05T00:45:37.555-05:00Wait a minute! Wait a minute! I think you're ...Wait a minute! Wait a minute! I think you're perfect, and I think you have the perfect life! How do you do it? How do you always look so fresh? How do you manage to stay so composed, even with a glass bathroom door with no doorknob?laurasuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352780172675417049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-52729213475640511262011-01-04T21:02:37.451-05:002011-01-04T21:02:37.451-05:00So well said!!!! Perspective is everything and kud...So well said!!!! Perspective is everything and kudos to you for being able to move beyond this person's bad attitude and mean streak to find the positive in even that. I only hope to be so wise in my walk with God.<br /><br />ChristyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-76855329597343513872011-01-04T20:58:14.934-05:002011-01-04T20:58:14.934-05:00People look at our family and say "I dont kno...People look at our family and say "I dont know how you do it every day!" it's all perspective. Our life is our normal, just as yours is your "normal". We learn to adapt. Yes there are some days when I wish my kiddos could walk themselves to the car, but 2-3 trips to the car is our "normal". I figure let people think what they want. We are happy and blessed to have great family support!<br />For what it's worth, I think God has blessed you with an amazing job as a Mom! He had this all planned out long ago for you!Cara and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587188649668952664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-22327563686523131482011-01-04T17:03:47.256-05:002011-01-04T17:03:47.256-05:00you handled that well Meredith... it would have ma...you handled that well Meredith... it would have made me mad!!<br /><br />Blessings and congratulations on your ever expanding family :)<br /><br />JodiJodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665816593780393953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-14269705969948319132011-01-04T15:15:37.942-05:002011-01-04T15:15:37.942-05:00Well i just have to add I think God has placed two...Well i just have to add I think God has placed two amazing people to "handle & care" for His children. He gave you both the fruits of the Spirit and you both gladly accepted them. Galatians 5:22-23 (New International Version, ©2010)<br /> 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. <br /><br />I showed my husband one of your blogs and I had mentioned "Can you imagine what they go through on a daily basis?" I told my husband just wait our day is coming :). I read your blogs and I begin to change my ways on how I see things happen in my own home. I love how you write as I know you speak to my heart! Blessings to you today!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15196218959613527881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-58791041726787411512011-01-04T15:11:09.287-05:002011-01-04T15:11:09.287-05:00I SO wish we lived closer so I could come "vo...I SO wish we lived closer so I could come "volunteer" and my Lucy could get some playing experience with your kiddos. We're in MD though :(<br />You do a wonderful job of Thanking God IN everything, and I want to THANK YOU for your heart and eyes for God that you share here. God bless and keep you and your family. \o/Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09166131494462987725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-89908074864036732532011-01-04T12:00:30.885-05:002011-01-04T12:00:30.885-05:00Yeah...what they all said!!!
Seriously...how sad...Yeah...what they all said!!! <br /><br />Seriously...how sad to find gloom everywhere...ya know? It must be difficult for some people to just get out of bed in the morning knowing all the negative crap awaiting them. I much prefer your attitude.<br />My Noah has recently discovered the joy of being nekkid, much to my dismay. BUT, I realize the EPIC accomplishment this was for him and look at it that way, even when I'm cleaning pee or poo out of the carpet or reminding him to keep his fingers out of his butt cleavage. LOL! I love laughing, I guess that other person doesn't.<br />She needs to take a moment and think about the people who have lost a child and would give ANYTHING to have the "negative" experiences we do. I know I think about them, and thank GOD every single day for my life...and Noahs, and for folks like you and Mike.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170895656619221386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-62427485038279706552011-01-04T10:53:51.017-05:002011-01-04T10:53:51.017-05:00I love that you are positive. I also think it'...I love that you are positive. I also think it's nice there is someone out there who thinks a life like yours, a mom to 8 kids, 6 with special needs, is a perfect life. Even if she is being snarky while saying that!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03616278910418967438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-55655801528013750572011-01-04T10:52:12.669-05:002011-01-04T10:52:12.669-05:00I read regularly and rarely post, but just have to...I read regularly and rarely post, but just have to say that I admire your clear gifts of being positive and creative multitasking! Your family seems such a beautiful oasis in our perfection obsessed, kid-unfriendly, hedonistic throwaway culture. Little worth doing is easy, but it must be really rewarding. Personally, I can barely handle my home, toddler (just 1!) and two puppies, so I find your answer to God's call very inspiring. How you manage it all, take great pictures of your kids, AND keep up a well written, detailed blog, is beyond me... maybe I will glean some wisdom/advice from your writings about your ability to keep your sense of humor, smile at the good things, and effectively manage the tough things of life.Keelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09816883990461834553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-89664972104514276892011-01-04T10:39:41.505-05:002011-01-04T10:39:41.505-05:00I feel certain that the negative comment person di...I feel certain that the negative comment person did not intend for this to end up being a positive pathway to communication, but it has turned out to be one. Meredith, you turned out to prove that after all you ARE the bigger person by not taking offense to the intended affront but to use it for reaffirmation of your goal to have a happy, well functioning family, and to enjoy life in the process! Life is about choices and it is a choice to see positives in every day and to consider the negative things as learning moments. You are living the life you choose with the family you choose. While it may at times feel hectic, you seem to be making sure that each of those small souls feel like a cherished person who will not grow up to feel like a burden to you, even if they remain dependent forever. Isn't that what we all intended when we adopted? God is blessing you every day.Pathttp://comcast.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-21288322929914651022011-01-04T10:00:56.125-05:002011-01-04T10:00:56.125-05:00My father in law always told me that "attitud...My father in law always told me that "attitude is EVERYTHING," and that is one of the great truths I have come to live by. Your perspective might make it sound like everything is honky dory in your home, but how refreshing! Really. To read about what you guys do each day to care for and love these kids God has blessed you with, WITHOUT COMPLAINING, is quite inspiring. And I am so glad you have the helpers that you do! Thanks for sharing your life with us. It's a modern form of fellowship; don't you think?<br /><br />God bless.anniehttp://redcedar.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-70782361671682759562011-01-04T09:24:36.683-05:002011-01-04T09:24:36.683-05:00You nailed it when you said it's about perspec...You nailed it when you said it's about perspective! You have such an amazing family that God has put together. Lately I've been convicted when I find myself grumbling (about really superficial things), and I just need to have a big dose of perspective. I love reading your blog and find your family inspiring!! One of these days I'm going to make it to your "hood" and meet you all!!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957874695552763609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-76727182363322093922011-01-04T09:06:09.530-05:002011-01-04T09:06:09.530-05:00From what I can tell...you guys are awesome! My hu...From what I can tell...you guys are awesome! My husband and I often say we hope to have a family like yours one day- we are working toward that goal. I don't think you write anything that makes you seem like you think you're 'perfect' but I think you are honest and constantly positive. You are a true testament of people living for God.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10546180405393389908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-51756171318623621712011-01-04T06:55:53.690-05:002011-01-04T06:55:53.690-05:00good for you Cornishes;) I'm sure many people...good for you Cornishes;) I'm sure many people look at you as inspiring rather than all the negatives--yet I'm so glad God worked out the good in that comment;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-31557002312685952862011-01-04T06:46:40.584-05:002011-01-04T06:46:40.584-05:00Bravo to you Meredith!!! I want to say "Than...Bravo to you Meredith!!! I want to say "Thank You" to you for opening your lives for the world to see. Thank you for 'choosing' to see lifes obstacles differently than many do. Thank you for continuing to inspire other moms to strive to change our prospective on all of the things that can make us crazy on a daily basis. <br /> Thank you for loving those babies unconditionally and following where Christ leads your life. Thank you for living your 'Perfect Life' that God has designed for you. And Thank you for doing it with such JOY in your heart.<br /><br />Tami WetmoreTamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07239452165822980884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-16403059432926620062011-01-04T06:25:10.042-05:002011-01-04T06:25:10.042-05:00You guys are so amazing to me. I'm glad you p...You guys are so amazing to me. I'm glad you posted about the Anonymous comment - your perspective is refreshing. I can't even imagine how challenging each day must be for you, but I also can't even imagine how wonderful it is to have such beautiful kids around you all the time, some who never would have had a chance at life outside an institution without you. My hat's off to all of you for being so selfless and, definitely, real.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963099760885760598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-66235527352579322182011-01-04T03:21:27.623-05:002011-01-04T03:21:27.623-05:00I find people like that sad.. to be alive is a pos...I find people like that sad.. to be alive is a positive thing..to be graced with children is a privilege..if we were able to adopt i would from reeces in a heart beat but because we cannot we help fundrasie and donate..but i have children who even now want to save to adopt when they are older.I ask the negative person to be grateful for what god has given us and find one positive thing everyday to be grateful for.nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083589413651062311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855066593161369056.post-32975168759623462172011-01-04T00:07:27.435-05:002011-01-04T00:07:27.435-05:00The only issue I have with all you people who adop...The only issue I have with all you people who adopt is that you personally don't FUND the adoptions yourselves! You EXPECT people to donate money so you can go rescue a kid! THAT is what bothers me the most. I dont' care if you adopt 20 more kids! Just don't expect others to pay for it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com