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The end has come!

The time has finally come.
It is with a bit of sadness that I have chosen to end this blog.  I have documented our journey since 2005 and it has been a great 10 years with many ups and downs.  I have made many friends, found lots of support when needed, and I believe I may have even encouraged a few others out there in this big big world.

But things change, situations change and the stories change.

I want everyone to know that this wasn't an easy decision and one that comes for good reason.
Jason and I have decided that we are on different paths in life and we have chosen to separate.
During a time like this, it is important for both of us to focus on ourselves, Olena and moving forward in this next chapter of our life.  This blog was started as a reflection of the Warchol family, the adoption, what we endured to become a family and the struggles we have faced since.  The things we face now, our marriage, all of it... I feel are better handled on a private level and doesn't really seem to be the appropriate blogging topic, at least in my opinion.

Olena will be starting at a Montessori Academy in the fall.  She seems pretty excited about it and I have to admit I am too.  While I am huge supporter of home schooling and I do think that it was and is great for Olena, it is just not feasible for us anymore and I don't want her to suffer academically.  I spent time researching my options and we fell in love with this school, so we are praying for the best.  

I will periodically update with some new pictures of Olena as she grows into the amazing young lady I know she is going to be.  I know many of you have "grown up" with her over the last 9 years, and I don't want you to completely miss out.


I thank you all for your years of support and kindness, it has been a great pleasure sharing our story with all of you.  I wish you all the best and God Bless.

The Warchol Series
est. 2004
ended 2015

thewarcholadoption.blogspot.com

Comments

Tonya said…
I'm so sorry to hear this!:( I'll be praying for you all!!! We love you guys! (((Hugs)))

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