Comments on: This Chapter of my Life

By: lisa

lisa — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:09:27 +0000

Stephanie, your words to your father are so heartfelt and loving….did you read this to him? What a wonderful father he is to you and sounds like a wonderful Poppa too….Miracles can happen and I am praying for one for you and your family. God bless.

By: 4texans

4texans — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 04:30:12 +0000

Stephanie, your beautiful post has brought me to tears. It sounds like Major is doing really well despite the added stress of your dad's illness. He is one heck of a dad, sounds like a strong, devoted man.

By: Regina

Regina — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:45:33 +0000

Oh Steph, what a beautiful and touching post. I feel the love and respect for your daddy coming right through the screen. It's a hard time for you and your family, but I'm glad that you are seeing this chapter in a healthy way, and allowing it help you grow, appreciate and see the beauty around you. Sending you lots of hugs and love.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:05:18 +0000

Oh gosh....I just had no idea; I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's struggle and health issues.

This post both broke my heart and is a testament to the strength of love, family and an unfailing spirit.

Your post honors the man he is and the life he has built.

Certainly tonight and all nights I will include your family in my prayers.

Bless you all ~ and in SO many ways I know you have already been blessed beyond words.

By: Karen, Glenn, Allie, Max, and Sam

Karen, Glenn, Allie, Max, and Sam — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:29:35 +0000

Steph, I always noticed the stories about your dad, driving you around Manhattan. Your posts always painted the perfect picture of anxiety, parking madness, Manhattan angst, and fatherly love. I would find myself telling my husband about your dad -- "honey, if you think driving to Columbus for apostilles is a pain, you won't believe what Stephanie and her dad just went through!" We felt like we came to know what an amazing dad you have through those posts, and you've captured it all again with this post. We keep him, and your entire family, in our prayers.

And wow, what a pic from your wedding. Truly stunning, and heartwarming!

By: Henry's mom

Henry's mom — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 02:49:36 +0000

Steph,

You have done it again my sweet friend, brought me to tears with your beautifully written outstanding post. I feel so honored to have spent many a visits with your father and I can say straight from my heart, he is one hell of a man! He is so lucky to have a daughter like you, you are one of a kind Mrs. Stephanie Karp!

What a unbelievable 80 days it has been in so many ways. All the endless hours you have had to spend with your dad and we must NEVER forget all that you have done for your son in those 80 days. Bringing home a 22 month old is not an easy feet and you have done it with grace. Will I say it has been easy, no way, but oh so worth it! You must continue to pat yourself on the back for all that you are and all that you continue to be!

You are a remarkable human begin and I am so proud to call you my friend.

I will continue to pray for your Dad...

xxxooo

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:30:23 +0000

Oh Steph, I'm crying big and ugly right now. This is such a beautifully written post, and you brought me there- to your father's empty porch, to the hospital room of beeps and tubes and aniseptic smells. I feel the heartbreak and pain and fear and hope and encouragement. I've known how wonderful your father is for years now, and I've never met him. I remember that he always drove you around during your paperchase, and that stuck with me all this time.

I am so sorry he hasn't had the joy of knowing Major all that well yet, and I pray that he will get that opportunity.

Once again, your writing has touched me deeply, and this post is an amazing tribute not only to your father, but to the type of man, husband, father, and grandfather he is.

He has been in my thoughts and prayers, and will continue to remain there.

Much love and big hugs to you Steph.

By: Julian and Sara

Julian and Sara — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:57:37 +0000

Too often we do not fully acknowledge the role and support of the grandparents in the long adoption process – but it is, indeed, so profound and significant that many of us could not get through it successfully without them. Your tribute to and love for you father is moving. You know our thoughts and prayers are with you.