Sahm I Am - By Meredith Efken Page 0,92
and brave to stay home with your children, and it’s paying off because they are turning out great. I guess I figured if it works for you, it would work for me, too. I love Frank’s kids, and I want to give them the best of who I am, not the leftovers. That’s why I’m staying home.
I joined your e-mail loop because you’re always talking about how great it is, and I know I’m going to need the help and support y’all give each other. I’m not trying to take your place, but I would like to understand you better. So if I promise to be good and not pester you, could I pretty-please be part of your e-mail loop? I don’t really want to be there unless you are, too. You know how shy I am…:) There ya go—what do you say, Sis?
Love,
Veronica
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From:
Brenna L.
To:
“Green Eggs and Ham”
Subject:
Re: Where’s Dulcie?
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Rats! I was hoping she’d be home by now and able to chat with us, so I could tell you all together. I haven’t even told Phyllis yet…but since Dulcie doesn’t seem to be home yet, I’ll have to do this by e-mail instead.
I am extremely pleased to announce that Darren and I have decided to…adopt! But not a traditional adoption. Darren really, really wants the experience of being with me through a pregnancy and delivery. So, after a TON of prayer and discussion and research, we’ve decided to adopt an embryo. There’s this program called Snowflakes in California that facilitates adoptions of frozen embryos created during in vitro fertilization. They require a home-study just like Z’s and all that, then let “genetic parents” choose us to adopt their embryos. It’s a long process, and I’ve heard in vitro will be no picnic for me. The success rate can be quite low, too, which would mean more money for a second try. I have no idea where we’ll get the money, but this is what we believe we’re supposed to do. There are thousands and thousands of embryos, waiting for a chance to grow up. We didn’t like the idea of adding to them by doing our own in vitro with a sperm donor, so this is perfect. And because it’s set up like an adoption, we have an opportunity to know the genetic parents if we, and they, want. We started our home-study shortly after Easter, but Darren didn’t feel comfortable telling anyone yet. But I just couldn’t stand keeping it from my Green Eggs (and Ham) girls, so I convinced him to let me tell you, now that we’re nearly done with the home-study.
Both of us are just bursting with excitement! It will be an adventure, and we know it might be difficult, but at the end of it, if the Lord wills, we will have a child together. I wanted all of you to be the first to know.
Love,
Brenna
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From:
Zelia Muzuwa
To:
“Green Eggs and Ham”
Subject:
Re: Where’s Dulcie?
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Okay, girls, this calls for a celebration! Our chat tonight is officially changed to a party! We’re talking snacks, music, the whole bit. You with me? And maybe Dulcie will surprise us and show up after all. This is great news, Brenna. I’m so happy for you both.
Love,
Z
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From:
Dulcie Huckleberry
To:
“Green Eggs and Ham”
Subject:
Where I Am
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Girls, I’m sorry to have disappeared on you for half a week! But we’ve been so busy, and the Internet room is quite expensive. So I won’t be able to stay on for long. I just wanted to let you all know we’re fine. Actually, we’re much more than “fine.” We’re…in Cancún. :)
Love,
Dulcie
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From:
Zelia Muzuwa
To:
“Green Eggs and Ham”
Subject:
Re: Where I Am
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Dulcie! DULCIE! Get your little self back online this instant and tell me WHAT IS GOING ON! CANCÚN? As in…Mexico?
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From:
Dulcie Huckleberry
To:
“Green Eggs and Ham”
Subject:
Re: Where I Am
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I didn’t leave, actually. I was waiting to see if I got any response from you all. Oh, and Tom is sitting next to me. He says to tell you you’re sorta demanding, aren’t you? :)
As far as what’s going on, it’s quite simple. See, at the reception at White Water on Saturday night, after the park had closed up, we got into a pretty big fight. Oh, Tom says I have to back up before the fight. Let’s see…Okay, we left the kids at the hotel