tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38184985.post6543004573251220337..comments2023-10-31T06:08:09.622-04:00Comments on Our Boy and His Cricket: Black and White Wednesday - College is RIGHT in front of usKaycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01473905322257543749noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38184985.post-88144520254957911922011-08-09T01:07:42.260-04:002011-08-09T01:07:42.260-04:00Hi there! I just wanted to drop you a quick note t...Hi there! I just wanted to drop you a quick note to first say how much I love your blog! Reading your words, seeing your pictures, listening to your spirit on your journey has changed my life for the better. I have been in the process of adoption from Russia for over three years now. Reading about journeys such as your have given me hope, encouragement, and energy to keep going. You have brought me to laughter and tears as I have followed your miracle. I thank you for taking the time to share.<br />I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I have a blog that I have been writing marking my journey towards my daughters. Do you have any advise on how to bring my journey to more people? My only goal is to pass on some of the blessings I have been given by families like yours. To encourage, inspire, and educate others about the miracle and challenges of adoption. I have submitted my blog to the various search engines and Facebook etc. Do you have any other ideas? I so appreciate you time and thoughts. my blog is www.adoption-thecrookedroad.blogspot.com.<br /><br /><br />thanks so much for your time and your willingness to share,<br />Stephanie<br />silvst@live.comSishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13248158382726989549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38184985.post-39689248348677698272011-08-06T20:03:12.256-04:002011-08-06T20:03:12.256-04:00Wow big steps! I can't even put in my mind my ...Wow big steps! I can't even put in my mind my babies leaving home!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10611309167010819390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38184985.post-45197067780077674822011-08-04T07:32:38.018-04:002011-08-04T07:32:38.018-04:00wow - my oldest is almost 10, so we are still year...wow - my oldest is almost 10, so we are still years away from this process, and I want to keep it that way :) what an exciting process. I attended Univ of Florida - a large public university, while my husband attended a small private christian college. Both have the advantages and disadvantages, it's all about where the Lord wants you! When you His plans, you can't go wrong :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07332738417076364860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38184985.post-87939064642813924672011-08-04T00:29:15.820-04:002011-08-04T00:29:15.820-04:00Thank you so much for linking up with us at Commun...Thank you so much for linking up with us at Communal Global today. I can't believe it is time to look at colleges already. Doesn't that seem like the most grown up thing. I know he will make a great decision. He looks so grown up : ( I am so glad you had fun shooting the pretty campus shots. Just lovely.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38184985.post-15470814838524058912011-08-03T11:28:05.371-04:002011-08-03T11:28:05.371-04:00You should check out Loren Pope's book "C...You should check out Loren Pope's book "Colleges that Change Lives" from your local library.<br /><br />You should also consider carefully whether or not he has to apply to a particular college within a larger university (locking him in to a major before he starts). I knew people who ended up unhappy in a discipline, but unable to transfer to a different college (within the larger university).<br /><br />Best of luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38184985.post-81729939952667273132011-08-03T10:13:51.626-04:002011-08-03T10:13:51.626-04:00What an exciting time!!! I look forward to taking ...What an exciting time!!! I look forward to taking my kids on college visits! Great shots of a great memories!Pix-Ologyhttp://pix-ology.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38184985.post-36741936816012024332011-08-03T09:53:37.900-04:002011-08-03T09:53:37.900-04:00It is a long time since we were vetting universiti...It is a long time since we were vetting universities for our children to attend! It is an exciting time for them. Your photos are lovely, especially the b&w edits.Rachel Bhttp://rachel27b.wordpress.com/2011/08/03/bw-bridge/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38184985.post-4530408291147911242011-08-03T09:19:18.824-04:002011-08-03T09:19:18.824-04:00Ohhh college is a wonderful time! Good luck to him...Ohhh college is a wonderful time! Good luck to him as he figures out what to do. I want to college on East Coast to become a teacher. There are a lot of great education programs around here. I loved being in a smaller town than where I grew up in. I didn't like how a lot of people I went to HS with were also there because it didn't push me to grow as much as I could have.Nicolasa @ {My}Perspectivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747562450503094559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38184985.post-11326796030210620412011-08-03T05:41:15.803-04:002011-08-03T05:41:15.803-04:00YIKES! I can't believe it! all you can do at t...YIKES! I can't believe it! all you can do at this point is suggest. You have laid the ground work for this lovely young man. He will do what is right.<br /><br />lea<br />xoNumber 6 and no more counting!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12344713441793706790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38184985.post-45007436214718486932011-08-03T03:22:05.688-04:002011-08-03T03:22:05.688-04:00I'd also look at the practical side of things ...I'd also look at the practical side of things such as the help they give graduates to find employment and so on. Sounds like the start of the beautiful adventure!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711583593777948158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38184985.post-30785561207440377692011-08-03T02:58:58.412-04:002011-08-03T02:58:58.412-04:00Ahhh, college! I was in private school all throug...Ahhh, college! I was in private school all throughout, so when it was time to pick a college, I picked the state u... and what an adventure it was! Yes, it was my first choice, not only because of the university's reputation, but also that was the one that allowed me to spread my wings more (vs. the other private university options I had). :) <br /><br />It is wonderful that you are doing these "prep tours" with him. Not exactly the same thing, but when I was choosing a grade school for J, I went on each school tour trying to picture J in that setting and how well he would fit in and be happy... Get Big J to do the same at each college you visit. Good luck!Buckeroomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02408502555249594576noreply@blogger.com