tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post8951335560880223080..comments2023-06-02T08:01:26.422-07:00Comments on BUILDING THE BLOCKS...: Why I've been Missing in ActionAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13006198193450517574noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-37253429616149405402008-12-05T06:22:00.000-08:002008-12-05T06:22:00.000-08:00I am so happy to read that the older 4 are home an...I am so happy to read that the older 4 are home and I'm praying very hard that baby sister gets to join the siblings. Of course it's best for the kids to stay together, and I pray the judge realizes this (although I do pray for the family that would be loosing her too...such a difficult thing either way). I am loving your blog and LOVE the bedrooms. You have motivated me to redo the kids' rooms which is something I have been dreading. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-60830622298209062882008-12-02T08:53:00.000-08:002008-12-02T08:53:00.000-08:00Just wanted you to know that I am praying for you ...Just wanted you to know that I am praying for you and you entire family! Love you guys!<BR/>RhondaRhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702597618698481777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-75132518800059180092008-12-02T07:09:00.000-08:002008-12-02T07:09:00.000-08:00Oh!! How exciting!! I'm so glad they made it in ti...Oh!! How exciting!! I'm so glad they made it in time for Thanksgiving. Will be praying for a smooth transition and for God to reveal His mercies in regards to baby sister and where He wants her. Sending LOTS of hugs and loves to you!!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691697736820145802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-35184364049487413422008-12-01T18:36:00.000-08:002008-12-01T18:36:00.000-08:00oh wow, praying HARD here..praying for sweet baby ...oh wow, praying HARD here..praying for sweet baby to come home to you soon. praying for God's strength for you right now. and somehow..rest.darcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11729565512380024608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-74475177322445155182008-12-01T11:31:00.000-08:002008-12-01T11:31:00.000-08:00praying, Amy...praying, Amy...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120990437733019707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-91963403672768907652008-12-01T09:35:00.000-08:002008-12-01T09:35:00.000-08:00Oh my dear friend. I can only imagine the pain yo...Oh my dear friend. I can only imagine the pain you are experiencing then to have family illness on top of it. My favorite line in a problem like this is "God DOES have a sense of humor and some day soon I hope to laugh about this right along with him."<BR/>I am praying for all of you. Please try and get some rest. A worn out mommy is not good for anyone.Live to love and laughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13537836247826612808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-73220350232284471462008-12-01T08:21:00.000-08:002008-12-01T08:21:00.000-08:00Will be praying for your family and the decision t...Will be praying for your family and the decision to be made on Friday. Thank you for sharing with us. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there, the Lord has brought these children to be a part of your family. I pray that He will give you the strength, especially during this period of adjustment and that He will allow you periods of rest.<BR/><BR/>"The Lord gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." Isaiah 40:29Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062702742498632787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-80074338317357352442008-12-01T08:03:00.000-08:002008-12-01T08:03:00.000-08:00Praying for your family, Amy. God's strength and ...Praying for your family, Amy. God's strength and provision for all of you and wisdom for the judge - it is hard to believe that they would split the kids up. Blessings to you!!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00717572082353050374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-32320634639195770672008-12-01T07:47:00.000-08:002008-12-01T07:47:00.000-08:00I am glad 4 of them are home...I knew it was happe...I am glad 4 of them are home...I knew it was happening soon. Sorry to hear about the baby, but praying the judge sees what is best for all of the kids.<BR/><BR/>Although I can't speak from experience of adjustment of 4 kids at once (just one for me), my heart goes out to you. At least you have the knowledge and experience to know each day will get a little easier and to focus on the small improvements. <BR/><BR/>Hope you can catch some zzzs and lifting you and your family up in prayer.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07471526929043559476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-43185011578464152702008-12-01T07:31:00.000-08:002008-12-01T07:31:00.000-08:00Praying for all your needs right now. dawnPraying for all your needs right now. <BR/>dawnDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198082344456465490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-21771576266444867432008-12-01T07:19:00.000-08:002008-12-01T07:19:00.000-08:00Amy,I will be lifting you up and the plans that Go...Amy,<BR/><BR/>I will be lifting you up and the plans that God has for this baby girl. <BR/><BR/>You said it so perfectly(as always) that thankfully we serve the Ultimate Judge. Thanks for sharing with us what you can--<BR/><BR/>AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05134642223197550279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-45044189825959137012008-12-01T07:14:00.000-08:002008-12-01T07:14:00.000-08:00Amy, I am so sorry to hear about the baby, but God...Amy, <BR/>I am so sorry to hear about the baby, but God is in control and we all know the best place for her is with her siblings and a mom and dad willing to parent all the kids together. I will be praying. I am happy to hear the other four are home and you are all getting to know each other and learning how to do a new way of life. I will continue to pray for all of your adjustment to each other. I am thankful you are willing to share this journey with us all.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08912330863352793142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-86965717076599219172008-12-01T05:54:00.000-08:002008-12-01T05:54:00.000-08:00Praise God for 4 of them being home! I will be pra...Praise God for 4 of them being home! I will be praying that God's perfect plan will be done for the baby. But I will pray that God will not separate her from her brothers and sisters!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17944845545472141237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-69742822059210631822008-12-01T05:18:00.001-08:002008-12-01T05:18:00.001-08:00I remember that feeling well. There were so many t...I remember that feeling well. There were so many times in that first 3 months after we adopted Lillian and Micah that I thought "well, I knew it would be hard - but that isn't making it any easier!" You will get there. It always helped me to try to find some tiny bit of progress that we had made that day - even if it was just that everyone made it out of their pjs and into halfway-decent clothing! :) <BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>RachelInstantly Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074040785920191889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-10111699887546468062008-12-01T05:18:00.000-08:002008-12-01T05:18:00.000-08:00I remember that feeling well. There were so many t...I remember that feeling well. There were so many times in that first 3 months after we adopted Lillian and Micah that I thought "well, I knew it would be hard - but that isn't making it any easier!" You will get there. It always helped me to try to find some tiny bit of progress that we had made that day - even if it was just that everyone made it out of their pjs and into halfway-decent clothing! :) <BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>RachelInstantly Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074040785920191889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-16608712726361436552008-12-01T04:44:00.000-08:002008-12-01T04:44:00.000-08:00Amy I have been praying so hard about the baby. I ...Amy I have been praying so hard about the baby. I am on pins and needles until Friday. I know God has a purpose and a plan for little Isabella, but I have to admit that I sure do hope it's with you!<BR/><BR/>Good luck with Jayla starting school today. Let us know how it goes. On second thought, if you have a free moment to yourself, don't bother emailing. Sit down, relax, and do what I always do.... grab that secret stash of chocolate! :-)<BR/><BR/>Thinking of you!<BR/>LeslieRecovering Noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959669295237521029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-76684670764257048072008-11-30T22:08:00.001-08:002008-11-30T22:08:00.001-08:00Thanks for the update. I am so glad that 4 of the ...Thanks for the update. I am so glad that 4 of the kids are home. <BR/><BR/>Praying for you all, especially the baby.<BR/><BR/>I wish that I lived closer.Michelle Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03643716003397278693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-7618789732259170252008-11-30T22:08:00.000-08:002008-11-30T22:08:00.000-08:00Thanks for the update. I am so glad that 4 of the ...Thanks for the update. I am so glad that 4 of the kids are home. <BR/><BR/>Praying for you all, especially the baby.<BR/><BR/>I wish that I lived closer.Michelle Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03643716003397278693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-37549212219974662382008-11-30T20:46:00.000-08:002008-11-30T20:46:00.000-08:00Great to have you back. Wow, you're going through...Great to have you back. Wow, you're going through so much right now. We'll keep you in our prayers.Amy Clemonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966210243006372427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-49417061889296080142008-11-30T20:20:00.000-08:002008-11-30T20:20:00.000-08:00Amy, I have followed your blog since the late summ...Amy, I have followed your blog since the late summer and I have been waiting for your fabulous five to come home to their forever home. I too have adopted two children from the foster care system and it was not an easy road. We felt as you do that keeping the sibling group together was very important. My prayers are with your family and this sweet baby girl and I am grateful that you took the time to let us know how to pray for you. Make sure you rest when you can and enjoy your new beautiful children. It will all come together in His timing. Bless you. KathleenKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161682676752296446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-57511529779831425112008-11-30T20:15:00.000-08:002008-11-30T20:15:00.000-08:00I'm still reading;) I am so sorry to hear about t...I'm still reading;) I am so sorry to hear about this potential change of plans. I appreciate your honesty. It is a huge encouragment to me!<BR/><BR/>I will lift you and these children up in prayer!Flamingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670681123523725076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-24131126510426417722008-11-30T19:54:00.001-08:002008-11-30T19:54:00.001-08:00I will pray that the decision will be made to keep...I will pray that the decision will be made to keep all the kids together. Having prior experience with the foster care system, I'm fully aware of why the foster family would want to keep her, and of the fact that sometimes sibs are split. However, I firmly believe they should be kept together if at all possible. If they wanted her so badly, why weren't they applying to adopt all of them?!<BR/><BR/>In the meantime, I will also say some prayers for the rest of you. I know what you are going through.<BR/><BR/>Angela :-)Angela :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08765500236689434519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-91085185615506343482008-11-30T19:54:00.000-08:002008-11-30T19:54:00.000-08:00Oh Amy! Praying strength and rest and endurance an...Oh Amy! Praying strength and rest and endurance and patience and grace and mercy and on and on for the entire household. Praise God for the faithful obedience of your family. <BR/><BR/>Reading how you bring together your faith in God's perfect plan and your own hopes and desires is great inspiration. <BR/><BR/>~anneJman's mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08283726369990749431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-19453846864167290662008-11-30T19:42:00.000-08:002008-11-30T19:42:00.000-08:00I can't believe a judge would even consider splitt...I can't believe a judge would even consider splitting up the children, especially when a family is ready to take all 5. Maybe it is your state, but in KY and WV, it is very common for adoptions to be prolonged because they are trying to get someone to take all of a set of children. I will continue praying for your family and that God will bring all your fabulous five home soon.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02872283590743986039noreply@blogger.com