About a week ago, I posted a video on Facebook about transracial adoption in America.
It takes about an hour to watch the full video so I didn't expect anyone other than maybe my mom and sister to really watch it.
Then at the family reunion my cousin told me she watched it. I didn't get to talk to her much because she has two school-aged children that she was busy with all day, but she said she watched it and is very excited about our adoption. She talked about how common transracial adoption is where she lives in Tennessee.
I was blown away that she actually took time to watch the entire video and was so supportive about it.
In general, the day really wasn't so bad. It was very hot and I was uncomfortable in the beginning, but then I decided to get changed and go in the lake to cool down. I ended up swimming for two hours. It felt so peaceful to swim and swim and look out and only be able to see water in front of you. My sister and one of my cousins were in kayaks and I swam along side them for a long time. It made for a long swim back, but it was nice. I made it back and changed just in time for dinner. After dinner there were some group games that had everyone laughing, then dessert, a group photo, then talking on the deck as the sun went down. All in all, it was a nice day.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
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I know how anxious you were about the reunion-so happy that it turned out to be a good day :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you are supported. I truly admire you my friend.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good time.
*hugs*
I'm so glad you were happily surprised in two ways...your cousin watching the video, and that your reunion was better than you'd hoped. Great news! (((hug)))
ReplyDeleteSounds nice, hope it's a sign of better days to come...
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm so glad it went well!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good time! I need a nice vacation to the lake or something. Instead we're going to crazy Six Flags....wonder if I should change my plans?! :)
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear that it all went well.
ReplyDeleteSo glad it went better than you anticipated!
ReplyDeleteGlad it went so well! I find transracial adoption is a lot more accepted than I expected. The adoption agency made it seem like people might be mad at us or mean to us. People don't seem to care. My mother-in-law was so upset about transracial adoption. She thought the family was going to reject him and it would be terrible. Now she sees no one cares what his skin color is and she adores E.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you had a good day and that you actually found support.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that the reunion went better than expected! phew! It's done!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that it wasn't as bad as you were expecting. That sounds like a great time (the swimming- I'm jealous!)
ReplyDeleteThat's great that she watched it, how awesome.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it went well and you enjoyed yourself.
That's fantastic! I'm so glad you had a good day. Plus, it is so nice to know you have supporters in people you may have never thought supported you. Wonderful to hear!
ReplyDeleteI love when something unexpected makes your day, makes you feel good about a decision or just that someone is :listening" to you.
ReplyDeleteAll in all, it sounded like a really NICE day for you and I'm glad.
That's so great that your cousin took the time to watch the video. I'm happy things went well at the reunion and that your family members are excited for you. As they should be! Maybe this is just the beginning of some good things headed your way. :)
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