tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post3298003110194664736..comments2024-01-27T19:26:08.647-06:00Comments on JOY Unspeakable: adoption excuses dissected...then put asideLori at JOY Unspeakablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17777728713317034491noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-11514886084911673592009-10-08T13:10:03.478-05:002009-10-08T13:10:03.478-05:00Beautifully said and powerful!
Thank you for shari...Beautifully said and powerful!<br />Thank you for sharing what the Lord<br />put on your heart. <br /><br />So many people thought we were crazy<br />for adopting our first daughter who was<br />18 months because of our age and now<br />we are waiting for TA for our older daughter.<br />I have been asked why a teenager?<br />Are you crazy? <br />I just ask them how old they were when<br />they were adopted into God's family?<br /><br />Praying for sweet Macy.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368296411370212555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-5897107569385334132009-10-07T23:11:33.911-05:002009-10-07T23:11:33.911-05:00This posts gives me goosebumps! Beautifully writt...This posts gives me goosebumps! Beautifully written, Lori!!Carihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14559175677390596901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-5909406185864810622009-10-07T20:19:59.182-05:002009-10-07T20:19:59.182-05:00Lori, I'm still wiping the tears from my eyes ...Lori, I'm still wiping the tears from my eyes and cheeks. This was so beautifully written. I know my own perspective of adoption has evolved since first setting out to adopt Eliza 4 years ago now. It grew, it got stronger, it got humbled, it got love. And yes, all that evolved even more after Ava's adoption, learning the difference between and older child adoption and a young toddler. Wow. I'm proud of you for writing something so moving, so calling and so profound. You're an amazing woman.The Ordinary Horsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02279842842039286448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-25223656410827969292009-10-07T19:34:57.654-05:002009-10-07T19:34:57.654-05:00Here by way of the Harrells. And I'll be back....Here by way of the Harrells. And I'll be back. Again and again.<br /><br />LOVE this post. Thank you for sharing your heart. Thank you for breaking it down, finances, fear, faith, and all. I love this post.The Gang's Momma!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12478478224173323982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-71265559777584116612009-10-07T17:56:48.974-05:002009-10-07T17:56:48.974-05:00Lori,
I LOVE this post! As you know, I am a huge...Lori,<br /><br />I LOVE this post! As you know, I am a huge advocate of adoption, and by the way, you are two behind me so get going girly :-). When people ask me why we would want to bring home four little ones, I would like to ask them why they wouldn't want to! I could go on and on about this, but I'll leave it there :-).<br /><br />I enjoy keeping up with you and I am SO THRILLED that everything is going quite well, I know there are little bumps in the road, but I have great faith that it's all uphill from here.<br />Hugs,<br />SherrieSherriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865781101784661695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-61938181259903034972009-10-07T00:10:39.927-05:002009-10-07T00:10:39.927-05:00Great post!Great post!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06355072760218783640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-67947726132206829772009-10-06T21:14:25.950-05:002009-10-06T21:14:25.950-05:00Ohhhh...the empty bed... Wouldn't it be so gr...Ohhhh...the empty bed... Wouldn't it be so great if all the beds were empty?!<br /><br />I hope that God uses this post to encourage many people who are on the fence--or too scared, or whatever. <br /><br />I love what God put on your heart!! Thank you for sharing!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032945144862346604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-6699408208241779902009-10-06T18:36:17.328-05:002009-10-06T18:36:17.328-05:00priceless!priceless!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523120269614260260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-89052979337829466002009-10-06T17:29:28.837-05:002009-10-06T17:29:28.837-05:00Thank you for being so honest and open with us. Wh...Thank you for being so honest and open with us. While I know you do not do this for any recognition, know that you have impacted so many people with your post. You really have been used by God to open other people eyes. <br /><br />I know things must be crazy around your house and I really appreciate you taking the time to write a message we all need to hear.The Thomasson'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291861339910944561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-77000014555444640942009-10-06T14:19:22.197-05:002009-10-06T14:19:22.197-05:00I have seriously been considering it but every sit...I have seriously been considering it but every site I have looked at (via seeing on various blogs) list the age-in the 50's. Are there certain agencies that will work with those in the mid-late 50's & single?? PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-70514237221584507392009-10-06T13:11:07.984-05:002009-10-06T13:11:07.984-05:00woohoooo---I have chills all over. Preach on, sis...woohoooo---I have chills all over. Preach on, sister!!!!<br /><br />I have a similar thing brewing inside me--just waiting to come out. I need put my thoughts down on paper. <br /><br />LOVE IT, dear friend.<br />You are living on the front line--what a blessed place to be.Adeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02805823858173447646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-51456097019291007682009-10-06T12:54:11.159-05:002009-10-06T12:54:11.159-05:00So beautifully said...thank you for sharing your h...So beautifully said...thank you for sharing your heart... I pray that God will use it to inspire someone to adopt... It is truly an incredible journey!Sharla M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06248810823104947450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-48450511892066997172009-10-06T12:43:29.985-05:002009-10-06T12:43:29.985-05:00LORI THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! My words exactly!! My...LORI THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! My words exactly!! My first time to post but been following you for a long ...... time. You would think I would have this down now. Three grown kids and adopted our first 15 years ago,then #2 adoption,#3 and 4 adoption,now getting ready to finalize in Nov. on 6 and 7. This will put us at 9 kids. You touched my heart with the part on fear, it coming from the enemey. This has been my struggle this time, we are to old,not enough money,all from the enemey. It is so good to hear it from someone else. I need to be in constant prayer for this. Praying for MacyDonitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01079055517373133021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-89471119466156869792009-10-06T12:27:18.567-05:002009-10-06T12:27:18.567-05:00Thank you! I too need to hold on to the "perf...Thank you! I too need to hold on to the "perfect love casteth out all fear" also " Our God is able to do exceeding abundantly above<br />all that we can ask or think!"<br /> <br /> (Ephesians 3:20)<br /><br />I like the part about helping the younger families...Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16103378389155773502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-70447128434380690582009-10-06T11:40:38.968-05:002009-10-06T11:40:38.968-05:00Amen and AMEN!!!
I have had a "successful&quo...Amen and AMEN!!!<br />I have had a "successful" adoption and a "failed" or disrupted adoption and I know the heartache that accompanies even the successful one....BUT...God's purposes are higher than mine and praise HIM....the child that did not stay in our home, stayed in our family and absolutely without a doubt God used us to get her to where she needed to be.<br />Was it easy?<br />no way!<br />Was it worth it?<br />Absolutely.<br />What God calls us to do, He is also faithful to equip us to do.<br />Keep speakin' the truth sister!<br />We are listening!!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182918486812141978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-26750944665935756412009-10-06T11:20:23.912-05:002009-10-06T11:20:23.912-05:00I am in tears. The empty bed. Lori, thank you for...I am in tears. The empty bed. Lori, thank you for breaking this down. I am so stuck in mid adoption struggles. mired in and discouraged, and surrounded by so many who do not understand at all. I have people suggesting we are crazy for what we are attempting. But I know in my heart I am not the only one who hears the cries of orphans. I feel the hammer of God's command in my head and heart. I know what I am doing is good. I just wish they could SEE and feel what I I do. Thank you for sharing and making me feel less alone.Hezrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09345835447459948572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-76602910004710573452009-10-06T10:22:03.772-05:002009-10-06T10:22:03.772-05:00Lori,
Beautiful and touching post. I needed to h...Lori,<br /><br />Beautiful and touching post. I needed to hear the Bible verse about perfect love (God's love) casts out ALL fear. I am struggling with that at the moment with the two accidents and lack of finances! That same Bible verse has been coming up in the last week over and over.<br /><br />I, too, am heartened that someone older than Kevin and me (our ages are 52 and 50)is still pursuing adoption. WOW! Gives us inspiration!<br /><br />Love in Christ,<br />Janet, Kevin, Ted, Philip, and waiting for EliJanet and Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02951028593473613761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-43618253819758421922009-10-06T10:01:41.338-05:002009-10-06T10:01:41.338-05:00Very well put, Lori. Beautiful.Very well put, Lori. Beautiful.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04226235212704241802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-53693613803510843142009-10-06T09:15:04.478-05:002009-10-06T09:15:04.478-05:00WOW! Very touching and heart felt. Praying that th...WOW! Very touching and heart felt. Praying that things continue to go well.<br /><br />Lisa <br />Newark, OhioLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826250520590912233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-91924822645648800942009-10-06T09:13:03.452-05:002009-10-06T09:13:03.452-05:00Oh Lori
I have goosebumps! That was so good!
Hubb...Oh Lori<br />I have goosebumps! That was so good!<br /><br />Hubby is going to pass out when he hears that 2 couples in their 60's are adopting! He thought we had to be done in a couple years due to our age. I am still hearing the call! Are the couple going to China? Honestly any country works for me!<br /><br />Thank you for your post! This needs to be published somewhere else so it gets to more people!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00219821176198096628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-84118231940209304582009-10-06T09:03:38.282-05:002009-10-06T09:03:38.282-05:00That was so beautiful...That was so beautiful...Shonnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652243862329017082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-7629802053822454292009-10-06T08:58:41.377-05:002009-10-06T08:58:41.377-05:00Lori...God has blessed this post & if just one...Lori...God has blessed this post & if just one person has a change of heart, you will have been a good & faithful servant to His calling for you.<br /><br />I'm sure it's in here somewhere, but I'd love to someday read / hear how you found Shu Li.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555423737900445968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-82366489881682432312009-10-06T08:46:32.075-05:002009-10-06T08:46:32.075-05:00Your post was written amazingly well, better than ...Your post was written amazingly well, better than any post I have ever read on this subject I think. <br /><br />AMEN!Chris and Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621079524278903715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-45454130420060521582009-10-06T08:28:20.768-05:002009-10-06T08:28:20.768-05:00Excellent, heart-felt post. You have challenged m...Excellent, heart-felt post. You have challenged many, I'm sure. And you have challenged me. <br /><br />Forwarding your blog to my hubby... praying God uses it.Tony and Retthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918069296531972978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2539365885068711424.post-48645696774117614572009-10-06T08:25:49.443-05:002009-10-06T08:25:49.443-05:00Great post Lori! Beautiful written and oh-so-true...Great post Lori! Beautiful written and oh-so-true! If people only had a clue how short they sell themselves when they think "it's not for me!" Missing out on one of the greatest joys in all the world - adoption!! <br /><br />And to think that for so many Christians - their ears are deaf to the cry of the orphan - yet they were once-orphaned and God adopted them...how could they not do the same after all God says about HIS love for the orphan?<br /><br />Great job sweet sister!!Mom Of Manyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05287887824607954745noreply@blogger.com