tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post2279190552229019232..comments2023-06-02T08:01:26.422-07:00Comments on BUILDING THE BLOCKS...: Pulling it togetherAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13006198193450517574noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-55859383126948609362008-10-12T13:36:00.000-07:002008-10-12T13:36:00.000-07:00I am so proud of you guys. Great post, Amy. I hate...I am so proud of you guys. Great post, Amy. I hate it when people who are afraid to serve God feel the need to talk about the people who do serve Him. <BR/><BR/>You and Todd are GREAT parents. I can't wait to meet your new children. I am so happy for you and for them. <BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/><BR/>MichelleMichelle Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03643716003397278693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-61723934120883868322008-10-10T12:15:00.000-07:002008-10-10T12:15:00.000-07:00Amy,I love you girl! I LOVE that you are WILLING!!...Amy,<BR/>I love you girl! I LOVE that you are WILLING!!!!!<BR/>What a beautiful word- WILLING.<BR/>The Lord will supply all your needs- just watch and see how He is glorified in all this!<BR/>He LOVES you!! Oh how He delights in you!<BR/>What an honor to be entrusted with 5 more souls!<BR/>Love,<BR/>HollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182918486812141978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-76584940594074833172008-10-09T22:22:00.000-07:002008-10-09T22:22:00.000-07:00Amy and Family, You guys are amazing. Far from st...Amy and Family, <BR/><BR/>You guys are amazing. Far from stupid...really! I wish I had a heart like yours, you have to have a special calling to parent 12 children...I love children but I know that God has not called me to parent more than I already have but help those children, find families like yours, who ARE called by God to offer your unconditional love. <BR/><BR/>You say you are excited and I am excited for you. Can't wait to see these 5 more beautiful children.Pedro and Felis Patlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871579718316601048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-62297153876053869412008-10-09T22:19:00.000-07:002008-10-09T22:19:00.000-07:00Again, as a mom to almost 16, I am thrilled that y...Again, <BR/>as a mom to almost 16, I am thrilled that you answered God's call for this precious group of five! We moms of jumbo sized familes are a different breed. God knows that, that's why He didn't stop us with one or two. The moms of one or two are a different breed too and God can use us all. It just makes me sad that some people think having an abundance of love over a priority for "stuff" is mixed up. We may never go to Disney land, but can we ever cook up a feast together in the kitchen, laugh louder and longer than anyone else we know, and be the quickest to invite others to join us too! Blessings to your growing family from ours!!<BR/>Linda<BR/>www.smithsoup.blogspot.comwhenpigsflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01657750078547459279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-11265467897961752842008-10-09T14:48:00.000-07:002008-10-09T14:48:00.000-07:00Amy and Todd - We love you and are so proud of you...Amy and Todd - We love you and are so proud of you. We will support you all the way with this wonderful new chapter in your lives. <BR/><BR/>Proud Mom and DadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-29279394054920710472008-10-09T10:12:00.000-07:002008-10-09T10:12:00.000-07:00I love this post--everything about it...one commen...I love this post--everything about it...one comment really stuck out..."I'm excited!"<BR/><BR/>I LOVE IT! Kids should never go into a home where someone will "take" them...but into a home where someone says "Man, I wish you'd been here sooner...we couldn't wait for you to get here!"<BR/><BR/>And yes...it's about Him...and them. <BR/><BR/>I am beside myself with excitement to see what all God is going to do with you guys!<BR/><BR/>Nothing but sheer excitement, support and love from BonkLand!<BR/><BR/>I CAN'T WAIT!Bonky's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377325858114129776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-62164254649562301312008-10-09T05:10:00.000-07:002008-10-09T05:10:00.000-07:00You are brave and that what sets up apart! Like I...You are brave and that what sets up apart! Like I have been telling Bryce, it doesn't matter what others think, just ask yourself if God is proud of you, you are proud of yourself.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07471526929043559476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-32770099412027878752008-10-08T19:51:00.000-07:002008-10-08T19:51:00.000-07:00You are not stupid. There is something so relievi...You are not stupid. There is something so relieving about being totally surrended and accepting God's plan. If someone has not done that they cannot understand your desire to follow God's will in adoption. I think it is easier to be judgmental when you are not fully committed!:) You are a great mommy and it will take some adjusting but you will be up to the challenge very quickly. How do I know? Because it is a challenge ordained by God.Live to love and laughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13537836247826612808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-84253412809712006132008-10-08T19:25:00.000-07:002008-10-08T19:25:00.000-07:00It will be so exciting, Amy, to see the way God us...It will be so exciting, Amy, to see the way God uses and blesses your family through your willingness to live a life sold out to Him! I am proud to call you my friend! : )kim phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15910709074111750296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-32975769880529298702008-10-08T18:54:00.000-07:002008-10-08T18:54:00.000-07:00There is a BIG difference between stupid and surre...There is a BIG difference between stupid and surrendered. You, my friend, are NOT stupid.... dangerously surrendered for sure! Hugs, AngelAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003498790728707635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-9312659939642734682008-10-08T13:30:00.000-07:002008-10-08T13:30:00.000-07:00I agree with everyone else so far, you are far fro...I agree with everyone else so far, you are far from stupid. You have an amazing heart, a heart that is willing to follow God wherever he leads, no matter what! If that is stupid, then I will join the stupid crowd. I would much rather be there, then living a life that is consumed with me. Just know where there will be the nay sayers out there and the rude comments by some, you have many people who love and support you and your family and can't wait to see what God does through you!<BR/>love,<BR/>MelindaMelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08912330863352793142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-57326557783545509522008-10-08T12:44:00.000-07:002008-10-08T12:44:00.000-07:00I say, "check your rudeness at the door". No worr...I say, "check your rudeness at the door". No worries, we have your back!! I can't wait to see what more God does with you!! Thanks for letting me come along on the ride!!<BR/>Hugs and love,<BR/>ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691697736820145802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-48059908916505999342008-10-08T07:02:00.000-07:002008-10-08T07:02:00.000-07:00Amy, you're not anywhere close to stupid! And if y...Amy, you're not anywhere close to stupid! And if you are, sign me up! I love you for your heart and for your commitment for living for Him! Let the rude-commenting people say what they want - I know who's stupid and it's not you!! :)I wish I lived closer to help you prepare for your kiddos! Hugs, DebbieTDebbie Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469379489516024057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-17502300186949379732008-10-08T05:51:00.001-07:002008-10-08T05:51:00.001-07:00I love it! Can I copy it to my blog? I think more ...I love it! Can I copy it to my blog? I think more people need to hear it.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I don't think your crazy. :-)<BR/><BR/>LeslieRecovering Noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-73383184676249668782008-10-08T05:51:00.000-07:002008-10-08T05:51:00.000-07:00I love it! Can I copy it to my blog? I think more ...I love it! Can I copy it to my blog? I think more people need to hear it.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I don't think your crazy. :-)<BR/><BR/>LeslieRecovering Noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-15157638363298103262008-10-07T20:35:00.000-07:002008-10-07T20:35:00.000-07:00I think that anyone who has a "rude" comment is je...I think that anyone who has a "rude" comment is jealous of your commitment to God. You trust the Lord and I think he trusts you too. I think anyone who has something to say, just tell them that, "God must think I'm doing something right or he wouldn't have given me 5 more beautiful children". Then ask how they are serving the Lord?<BR/><BR/>:) EllenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com