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TheFosters — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 02:32:47 GMT

...and to Springsteen fan, thank you for your comment. It was a comforting thought, that even people who may not have commented, were sending us good wishes and good will.

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TheFosters — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:57:05 GMT

We'd like to thank all of you for reading our blog and taking the time to comment. It was nice to here that so many were rooting for us. Our life is not unlike the Dow Jones these days, a pretty wild ride. We know that no matter where our foster son ends up that we have done a good thing and many of you have helped us remember that. After his pediatrician appointment today, his doctor showed me the progress he has made over the last year that he has been in our care. Height and weight are now comfortably in the 25th percentile for his age. He's come a long way.

Thanks to all of the other foster and former foster parents for sharing your wisdom and experience. It has been helpful and encouraging. If he goes back, he will likely not remember us, but I also believe as Danielle said, that he will remember being safe and loved and HAPPY! Because if nothing else our house has been a fun and happy place and I don't think I have laughed so often as I have in the last year. To Ethanzmom, it was a pleasure to meet you. I'm glad you said hello and introduced your family and we got to see your little one. We always enjoy meeting people especially moms and dads. I love that that thing we have in common--children--provides the opportunity for us to say hello and interact. Take care everyone.

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Danielle — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:49:51 GMT

As a former foster mom, you all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Reading your blog has brought back so much emotion, and reminded me of the joys of foster parenting. You have been an excellent example of the love and compassion that it takes to foster well.

I hope Ty will be able to stay with you, but if not, you have provided him with love, care, and a solid foundation. Sometimes that can spread ... out last foster son is still with his birth family, five years later. I hope we were a small part of that success, and that even if he doesn't remember us, he remembers being safe and loved.

Thank you for sharing all that you have been able to share.

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EthanzMom — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:22:36 GMT

I had the wonderful opportunity to encounter the three of you at a restaurant one recent Friday evening. When I saw you and spoke, I didn't realize that you had just decided to end your blog and why. Had I known, I probably would have given you the privacy that you desire and deserve. I can say that you've taken a chance in sharing your story and I certainly appreciate the insight as a brand new parent. As blessed as the two of you have been by his presence, Ty is a blessed child to have been loved by you. Wishing you all the best in your endeavors.

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EG — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:31:59 GMT

I'm glad you're well enough to be looking to the future and talking to adoption agencies. Please let us know how everything works out (will be watching your other blog, too). Best wishes for all three of you.

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Ladd — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:49:23 GMT

Much love from us as you guys make your way through this. Let us know if there's anything we can do.

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MomofBeans — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:02:15 GMT

You guys are the best. I will miss reading about your family (I'm a fellow Baltimorean). We wish you and your son all the blessings and peace the universe can offer.

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amanda — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:15:14 GMT

Best of luck to your wonderful family. You are amazing dads, and any child that gets to spend any amount of time with you is blessed.

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Gracie5 — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:27:13 GMT

I am so happy to hear that there is still hope. Your outlook seems to be positive, come what may. Again, thanks for sharing your experiences. I look forward to any future updates you may choose to give. Good luck!

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Springsteen fan — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:24:55 GMT

Guys, I will miss your posts, but respect your thoughtful decision. I send you lots of (well, virtual) care and supportive hope for a happy future for the 3 of you. You are bound by your love for each other. These are such important years, and what a difference you have made to Ty, and to us, in sharing your story.

You have clearly lots of love to give. I look forward to hearing from you again someday with news about how you're doing. Please know that so many people you've never met, that didn't post, wish you well, too.

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Melissa — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:32:25 GMT

Aww! So sorry to see you go. Come back soon!

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Anne — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:45:36 GMT

I'm going to miss the stories of your beautiful family. Thank you for sharing and best wishes for the next few months.

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Candy — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:59:55 GMT

Thank you for sharing your story with us. Your blog has been very touching and I wish the best for all three of you.

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Toni — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:00:10 GMT

Best of luck to all three of you. Thank you for sharing and showing us what your life is like.

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Dan in WI — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:43:25 GMT

Thank you for sharing as much as you did here and on the other blog. It has been an encouragement to me (and indirectly, my partner) that it's possible for us to be parents, and the strangeness of the process (which is even stranger yet for those of us who aren't mom-and-dad couples) is universal. I'm glad to hear that there will always be children in your lives. That is a thought I will hold onto for us, too.

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chyna823 — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:37:26 GMT

I pray that whatever the future holds for Ty, that he always feels extremely loved, secure, and happy. Thank you for sharing your story with us, and I hope for a bright and happy tomorrow for all three of you.

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Danielle — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:05:21 GMT

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences for everyone to read. I've loved following along with your family's triumphs and disappointments, and I wish you well in your next endeavors.