On August 11, 2010, I “clicked” and published the very first post on We Are Grafted In. I hoped that the site and forum would become a place where preadoptive and adoptive families would gather. I wanted, I needed that sort of place, a place where families could be honest and encourage in truth, a safe place for families to come and support one another in the adventure of adoption.
1 year, 140 contributors, and 230 posts later, I think it’s become that type of place–not because of any skill of mine or anything special I have done–and continues to grow and be used as God desires. I’m so thankful for that and that these posts–from people who are way better communicators than I am–have blessed so many.
As a reminder of those early days and what led to the name We Are Grafted In in the first place, I’m reposting that very first post with the only edits made to some formatting and my bio since it is a year later. No edits are needed on the text of the post–these truths remain.
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Thank you for clicking. I’ve gained a wealth of information and you’ve kept me busy during the hurry up and wait portion of the adoption process.
I am so proud of you for following God’s lead on your heart and creating WAGI. It has been an amazingly supportive, encouraging, educational, and uplifting place. Thank you Kelly. Thank you so very much!
Kelly, this is SO profound…wow. Congrats on one year. God is definitely in this endeavor!
Happy first of many!!! We have been so blessed by the inspiring and challenging posts on this blog as we journey through the adoption of our daughter from Paraguay!
The posts on this site are wonderfully honest and hit a cord within our family almost every time. God is honored here.
Wait… you mean a year went by already? When did that happen?
wow… this site has been such a source of encouragement to me since i became aware of WAGI recently. i haven’t missed a post since and have referred several friends to check it out. thank you so very much for your time and dedication in putting this together. such a gift!!!
I have loved coming here the past year. Each time there is a new post I am blessed! Thank you so much for what you do to keep this such a special place.
OK so, um. I became the foster Mom of twins on 8/11/10. They will soon share my last name – when their adoption is finalized! Grafted.
And guess what, On 8/11/11, I welcomed another child into our home. Strange. Very strange. This home now has 5 kids. All between the ages of 3 and 5.
I think this date has significance. You?
Super proud of you and the way you stepped out on faith to do what you felt God was calling you to do. My part has been miniscule, but I’ve been happy to even be involved a wee bit. Eager to see what God has planned for WAGI in the year ahead. To God be the glory.
Happy Birthday to WAGI! And thank you for reposting this. I just love it– so many truths for us in the analogy of grafting. You did a great job with your research. Blessings of God on you Kelly!