tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487775382188777638.post3241114962226118505..comments2023-12-08T05:15:41.511-08:00Comments on two plus one equals three: what it means to be okaySissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05831098254614285216noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487775382188777638.post-17544364071094938542009-05-24T13:56:21.202-07:002009-05-24T13:56:21.202-07:00Being "okay" is difficult. I'm sorry for this tri...Being "okay" is difficult. I'm sorry for this trial, but also expectant in what God has in store for your family. I hope you can keep your eyes on Him as you are going through the okay of day to day right now.<br /><br />I just read A Treasury of Adoption Miracles by Karen Kingsbury this weekend... it was so encouraging to read about the amazing things God has done through adoption and restoring brokenness. Just wanted to pass that along in case you'd like to read it. :)Linda Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738531888976872731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487775382188777638.post-70452486200933763092009-05-20T18:01:24.394-07:002009-05-20T18:01:24.394-07:00It is definitely okay to be "okay". We love you an...It is definitely okay to be "okay". We love you and hope to celebrate new and happy news with you again. Much love and prayers-Crystal and Dennisfostergirlsandfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103016794410366246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487775382188777638.post-88433769744210646372009-05-19T20:43:37.286-07:002009-05-19T20:43:37.286-07:00Oh, Sissy! I don't even have the words... first, ...Oh, Sissy! I don't even have the words... first, may I apologize for not coming by sooner to keep up with your story. I just found out after reading your comment on my blog. I wish I had been here to offer some kind words of support when you went through this.<br /><br />I will continue to stand by my assumption that THIS situation is the toughest thing a wanna-be-mamma can go through. And I think only the strongest can survive it. So, at least take heart in the fact that God doesn't give us anything He thinks we can't handle. God thinks you are one of the STRONGEST out there. I know it's probably not much consolation right now, but maybe someday you'll be able to get solace from that.<br /><br />I will be praying for you and hubby. I hope that the next match comes just as quickly as the first, and that God leads to you YOUR baby. Take comfort, too, in knowing that you don't want a baby God intended for someone else. And as much as it hurts right now, obviously your baby is still out there somewhere, yet to be born. And he/she wouldn't have been brought home if you had taken THIS child.<br /><br />God bless your patient heart. I will ask God to keep you strong up through the next match. Big hugs!Amy @ This Cross I Embracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04766112822487858490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487775382188777638.post-86481791066026710812009-05-18T13:04:00.000-07:002009-05-18T13:04:00.000-07:00Oh Sissy - my heart breaks for you. I will be pra...Oh Sissy - my heart breaks for you. I will be praying for you.<br /><br />I love you my friend!Jamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390315772853675501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487775382188777638.post-62658451619206123962009-05-18T10:37:00.000-07:002009-05-18T10:37:00.000-07:00One thing that I think is amazing through all of t...One thing that I think is amazing through all of this is the comment you kept making "I want this mom to know that we already love her little girl"...I don't know if I could ever feel that way, but I haven't been through the struggles that have brought you there. I'm not saying this to make you feel worse, I'm saying this because I think that loving that little girl in such a selfless way helped that mom understand that she loved that little girl too. And while that doesn't make losing the adoption any easier for you and Charlie, what it does mean is that little girl is getting loved. And that God has a plan for brining a perfect and wonderful baby into your life who doesn't have someone to love it like that. I think that is what God is needing, planning. There is a baby out there who Godd needs you to love because no one else will. It will be the perfect match, and as wonderful as this one seemed like it would be, all that's left is to imagine how much better God's plan is for you.<br /><br />I know this doesn't take away any of the pain. I know it doesn't keep you from wondering 'what if...?'. <br /><br />Faith doesn't mean we have to understand God's will. It doesn't mean that we can't get uncomfortable and worry. It only means we have to trust our way right through all of that. Hang in there!Biteofpunkinpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04774888786937493258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487775382188777638.post-47378341408104291682009-05-18T07:26:00.000-07:002009-05-18T07:26:00.000-07:00It is a powerful post. I agree with your friend, ...It is a powerful post. I agree with your friend, Karin. Often we find that when we look back at the hurts, losses, and struggles we find they were the start of an amazing blessing. I pray that your blessing comes so quickly and your heart is soaring with the clouds soon. Much love and prayer coming your way!2China4Aylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13290831100237664264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487775382188777638.post-27453563115478484562009-05-17T21:31:00.000-07:002009-05-17T21:31:00.000-07:00Sissy,
I don't know the answer to this, so I'm g...Sissy, <br /><br />I don't know the answer to this, so I'm going to ask it. <br /><br />Does it help to read others' stories? I know you are friends with Emily - and she and Jami met at last year's She Speaks conference...she has had quite a week of ups and downs, as well. Her spirit of trust and her ability to pick herself up by the bootstraps and keep trusting God is truly, truly humbling to me and inspiring. I don't know if you read her already...<br /><br />http://livelaughlove5.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Just thinking of you as I check in on friends tonite...<br /><br />~KarinKarin @ 6ByHisDesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18359744428745009730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8487775382188777638.post-59276527820396114932009-05-17T20:00:00.000-07:002009-05-17T20:00:00.000-07:00My sweet darling Sissy,
I am sorry for this sudde...My sweet darling Sissy,<br /><br />I am sorry for this sudden extra bump in your long road towards being the mommy you so desire to become.<br /><br />I pray that the bitterness of this disappointment will only further accentuate the lovely taste of motherhood that awaits you.<br /><br />This 'OK' - this place where going on is the only choice you have to make - is truly, truly in my experience the moments where you will look back one day and see Blessings. This is your opportunity to trust God and lean on your loving husband. And grow and grow and grow those branches that He is pruning in His perfect way. One day, oh to see clearly, Sissy. One day, we will.<br /><br />I pray it comes soon. Please continue to write to us - and by doing so, talk to Him in your sweet and honest way. {I think He reads blogs daily like the rest of us ;)}<br /><br />KarinKarin @ 6ByHisDesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18359744428745009730noreply@blogger.com