Sunday, September 23, 2007

Broken Heart Ahead


Friends, I don't even know where to begin. I've just discovered some tragic news. No. Devastating news. Someone whom I've had the pleasure of getting to know and adore here in "cyberville" has just learned some very sad news. Her heart is breaking. Crushed. She was betrayed. I still don't understand how it happened. She was referred a baby, a gorgeous baby girl. Charlotte. She was making plans to travel. She was excited. Really excited. I was excited for her too. Not only was she going to be a mommy but she was going to be adopting two babies as a single professional mommy. One domestic and one international. But, she just learned that Charlotte was no longer available for adoption. WTF? She would not be her mommy. Please, I'm asking(begging) all of you to stop by her site and lend a hand, a hug and lots of prayers. She needs us now. My heart is so heavy. How could something like this happen?

Update: Lilly has posted under comments on this post under "Lilly" with a giant white L on black. Read what she has to say. She has un-deleted her blog so that you all can leave comments. Her e-mail is lillyjohnson253@ aol.com if any of you would like to contact her privately.

40 comments:

Anonymous said...

Rony, I commented on Lilly's blog and sent cyberhugs her way. I never thought this could actully happen to someone, and she did not even begin to deserve it. I thought your comment was very well written, and it came from the heart. I am so glad there are people like you in the world.
:( [I would sign with my normal smily, but I am to sad]

Lilly said...

Thank you, dear friend. As I learn more from my agency I will post it on my blog.

Lilly

Dianne said...

Rony,
That is tragic. Our hearts go out to hers. Thanks for sharing, you are always so thoughtful.
Hope all is well with your dad,
Dianne
Sophie & Sage

Sophie's Mom said...

I just left a message for her. I can't even believe it. I would be raising hell with my agency, if I were her, especially if they were less than honest. You just don't hear of this stuff happening w/China. China adoptions are so straight forward, etc.

So very sad.

Christy said...

I will too leave a message right after this. I am so sorry about her situation. It is just heartbreaking to hear that these things happen. I will pray for her.

By the way-- you guys aint too shabby yourselves-- hot momma!!!

Christy :)

Steffie B. said...

I went to her blog as soon as you sent me the email this morning. It's gone.....what a terrible thing to happen. I'm not sure if I have been to her blog or not. I can't remember names that well, but i remember the "blog look", so I am not sure. I hope she heals soon. Life seems so unfair at times doesn't it?
Hugs to you my friend....so glad you are back with your chicklets! ;)

Jewels of My Heart said...

How very sad. I know her heart must be broken. I will stop by. The only comfort one can get from this is the knowledge that God is on the throne. Perhaps this sweet baby girl needed someone at that time to love her and pray for her. That is why she came into her heart and life. How very difficult to go through. I cannot immagine.

Jewels of My Heart said...

Ronnie, there isn't a way to contact her anylonger. When you speak with her please tell her I am so sorry and will be praying for God's Peace for her, for Charlotte and for His will for their lives. I know she must be devistated.
Love you,
Daleea

E. said...

That hurts my heart. Please let her know that lots of people (including cyber-strangers) are thinking of her and praying that things work out for her and her babies!!!

LaLa said...

I notice her blog is down...I will be thinking of her and hoping this all gets worked out soon.

bbmomof2boys said...

Let her know that we are thinking about her.

~Carla

Kim said...

Rony.. I went on there before leaving this comment and I can not seem to locate her blog..
Please let her know that my thought and prayers are with her..
That is not right..
And it is kind of scary to know that that could happen..
Hope all is well with you and the family..
Have a Great Day..
Kim

Katie J said...

Her blog is still down, but my heart goes out to her in this most difficult time.

shelley said...

Let her know she will be in all our thoughts....something like this hits too close to home...it is too tragic to even imagine.

Cindy from central NC said...

Oh no. It's just too tragic for mere words. I cannot even fathom how she and her family must be feeling. Can't even fathom. How in the world did that happen to someone in the China program....? Please do extend to her our condolences...

Hugs,
cindy

Cindy from central NC said...

Oh no. It's just too tragic for mere words. I cannot even fathom how she and her family must be feeling. Can't even fathom. How in the world did that happen to someone in the China program....? Please do extend to her our condolences...

Hugs,
cindy

cougchick said...

Hugs to her. The blog is not working.

That is such a horrid story. Sending love her way...

kitchu said...

Oh my gosh... I am SO sorry for your friend. I wish I could send her loads of encouragement and support, but it looks like her site is gone.

I cannot imagine the pain she is feeling... my heart breaks for her.

RamblingMother said...

Rony, her blog is now down. Let her know I am praying for her.

Beverly

Snowflowers Mum said...

I'm stunned but sadly not shocked. This happens more than we wish to believe, but when it happens to someone you know it is devastating. I am thinking of her and praying she is able to get through this loss.
please send our thoughts and prayers her way.

Hayley

kerri said...

That is devastating, my heart goes out to her.
Just not fair...

Anonymous said...

Her email is lillyjohnson253@aol.com

Nancy said...

The saying goes, "when life throws you lemons, make lemonade." Screw that, I say we throw the d*#^ lemons back at CCAA.

Anonymous said...

Her blog is gone......

Lilly said...
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redmaryjanes said...

Oh how awful. I can see by this last post that she has deleted her blog. Poor woman.
I have something for you on my blog.

Lilly said...
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Yoli said...

Oh Lilly, there are no words. I am so sorry. This is cruel. I am sorry for that sweet child and for you.

Hugs,
Yoli

insanemommy said...

Lilly has un-deleted her blog and she has posted here under comments under "Lilly". Still so shocking it makes my head hurt.

Elizabeth said...

Will she still be going through with the domestic adoption? She will still be getting the other baby? Will she still be able to get referred off the next SN list?

Sam said...

Rony,
That just breaks my heart! I am furious that the anonymous coward wrote those hurtful words on her blog too!!!! What is with people?! Nothing like kicking someone when they're down! I hope and pray things will work out for her.
Sam

mommy24treasures said...

going to offer my support right now, I just met Lilly myself and I am so sorry to hear this.

Aimee said...

How very heartbreaking.. Lilly I am so very sorry and you will be kept in my prayers.
Blessings

Anonymous said...

I cannot connect either. I am so sorry.

jennifer said...

I am so, so sorry. I tried to find her blog, but it still wasn't there. Big hugs go out to her.

Sue said...

Rony-
I am so very sorry for your friend. She must be devestated. Please let her know that she is in my thoughts and prayers.

Sue

Truly Blessed said...

Is there any way she can be referred another child from China?

Lori said...

Thanks for letting us know, I'll pop over there. :(

Lilly said...

I know a lot of you have asked: "can't she just receive another referral?" I wish it were that simple, but I do not wish to pursue another adoption from China sue to my experience. I was screwed over by my agency my daughter's orphanage. For those of you who think that there is little to no corrpution in China - think again. I am currently living this nightmaree.

Anonymous said...

Oh Lilly, my heart goes out to you.
I wish your blog was still up, but I understand why it is down. :(