tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post2695298114497111632..comments2023-07-03T09:17:46.266-05:00Comments on Baseballs to Bows: Journey to Gracie Joy Part IIIjenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812758330851051793noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-14813476846559113742011-03-29T14:56:27.218-05:002011-03-29T14:56:27.218-05:00She is Beautiful!! I found your blog through Dian...She is Beautiful!! I found your blog through Diana's blog, and am so excited for both of you. Both of our girls are from Hunan. We are currently in the "prayerfully" considering stage...we want to be obedient to God's plan for us. Those folks have no right to worry about you and your 5 kids...or those who have 8 or 10 kids....God didn't want any of us to be orphans. Love your blog!!crazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11251261028393222378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-62548501434224298802011-03-18T18:58:30.483-05:002011-03-18T18:58:30.483-05:00What a Crazy Beautiful story, full of ups and down...What a Crazy Beautiful story, full of ups and downs! I love,love,love what you wrote about at the end of Part 3. You are so right! I would go back in a heartbeat! My husband can't wrap his head around #5. So I wait and pray and trust God to open the right doors and close the wrong ones. Thank you so much for sharing your sweet story!It gives me hope. Praying for your family.<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />KimCanada to China and back!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03570264670402697106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-74913590550409022082011-03-17T23:40:16.623-05:002011-03-17T23:40:16.623-05:00Let people stare with their mouths hanging open! ...Let people stare with their mouths hanging open! I am SOOOOOOOOOOO happy for you and your family. Gracie is so precious and I can't wait to follow you back to China. It's clear God has ordered your footsteps and He is a rewarder to those who diligently seek Him! Praising Him for unfolding such a beautiful path before you... Congratulations and enjoy the journey!! <><<br /><br />Blessings and Hugs,<br />~ TanyaTanyaLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06273839306382041488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-76107250064108849652011-03-17T20:20:42.056-05:002011-03-17T20:20:42.056-05:00What a beautiful story and we can't wait to fo...What a beautiful story and we can't wait to follow along as you travel to meet your beautiful Gracie! I know what you mean about people looking at you when you say you are going back because we also got looks..not because we have a large family but because we have 1 bio son and we adopted a daughter from Vietnam and then decided to go back for another child. Everyone said "why would you chance going back when you have 2 healthy kids?" Well we always wanted 3 kids and it has been so nice for the girls to have eachother. They share a similar story and have each other and it warms my heart on a daily basis seeing them together. Congrats again!!<br /><br />Janicemy3 kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00932938090607675414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-31266219257096356792011-03-17T16:50:49.060-05:002011-03-17T16:50:49.060-05:00Thank you for sharing that with us. I can't w...Thank you for sharing that with us. I can't wait to follow your journey. I hope it is shorter than you think!!!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11662152999339229958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-29827147112230471162011-03-17T15:15:33.418-05:002011-03-17T15:15:33.418-05:00What a beautiful story! What a blessing that you h...What a beautiful story! What a blessing that you have a wonderful journalized record of all these God-incidences. I especially love the longing to seek God in it all--talk about being there. I'm a mom to 3 beautiful and wonderful sons ... and I am so praying that someday I'll have a little China girl of my own. As you said ... if it's God's will it will come to pass ... I try to have peace with that. The wait and wonder and want is hard :-)<br />Thanks for the encouraging words to keep seeking the face of God and to hold on to hope through "Believe-Conceive-Receive." If it isn't adoption, I'm sure God's plan is still cool.<br />Blessings,<br />ValerieValerie and Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12262396189658326210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-85458599724299945782011-03-17T14:40:37.400-05:002011-03-17T14:40:37.400-05:00I SO get the staring reaction because we certainly...I SO get the staring reaction because we certainly get it too~ how could we be going back so soon, don't you have two graduating and one getting married??? YES YES YES... we do BUT God called us back to China to. I didn't think we would go again either but I agree with you, I would rather be one this path than any other~ in God's will doing what He has called us to do!!! I am SO happy for you!<br />Blessings and love!!!<br />XOEverything Beautiful Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302160310871367391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-76157915981230400672011-03-17T14:13:40.793-05:002011-03-17T14:13:40.793-05:00That last part made me laugh! Today I was eating ...That last part made me laugh! Today I was eating lunch with my daughter at school and her friend said to me "my mom says you're crazy because you have all those kids!" I told her that I didn't think that 5 was that many! We may even adopt again (after Sam.) There's always room for one more at our house! Hang in there, mother to many!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-28112167088779045042011-03-17T14:07:03.513-05:002011-03-17T14:07:03.513-05:00Thanks so much for sharing your story. I just lov...Thanks so much for sharing your story. I just love reading it! I cannot wait to follow your journey back. Congrats again! WendyWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504708905161592648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-76748242336320171202011-03-17T11:26:43.844-05:002011-03-17T11:26:43.844-05:00What an awesome blessing. Love her story! So excit...What an awesome blessing. Love her story! So excited for you all!<br /><br />Cathy and NaomiCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01149573444785836103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-43452155220956532732011-03-17T11:11:57.103-05:002011-03-17T11:11:57.103-05:00I am so blessed to be part of this rocking roller ...I am so blessed to be part of this rocking roller coaster journey to Gracie Joy!!!!! I can't wait to meet her SOON!!!!!!<br /><br />Love,<br />DiDiJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997932290038111188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-47197284443892428942011-03-17T11:06:36.260-05:002011-03-17T11:06:36.260-05:00Thank you for sharing your amazing story and being...Thank you for sharing your amazing story and being so open! We are in the process of adopting for the 1st time and already have plans to go for a second. I know people think it's crazy but I agree with you, where else would we want to be except in HIS will?!<br />Congrats on your beautiful daughter!Terahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13019638129628307219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-77231523241218905802011-03-17T11:02:03.240-05:002011-03-17T11:02:03.240-05:00These posts bring back so many memories for me. S...These posts bring back so many memories for me. Stay on the path my friend. You are listening to God and that is exactly where you need to be right now. You are such a brave Momma. She is beautiful and I cannot wait to see her home :)redmaryjaneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09768158710291676368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-51087537124804445292011-03-17T11:01:56.057-05:002011-03-17T11:01:56.057-05:00What a blessing it was to read your story this mor...What a blessing it was to read your story this morning (all 3 parts at once)! I had been away so I was lucky to get to read it all at once and not have to wait for each post, thank goodness!! I can already see little Gracie in your family, she fits in so perfectly!! Praising God for his blessings and his perfect timing! Marywaiting4lexi@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11756262451172179466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-52362177650254372892011-03-17T09:49:48.743-05:002011-03-17T09:49:48.743-05:00I had tears reading about your journey! God has wo...I had tears reading about your journey! God has worked through you and your family to reach so many, because y'all chose to be faithful by being his hands and feet. I'm so happy for y'all! What an exciting journey!:)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01634156270527616489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-37455339333008017802011-03-17T09:37:11.866-05:002011-03-17T09:37:11.866-05:00What an amazing journey to your little girl! It is...What an amazing journey to your little girl! It is evident that this is GOD'S will for your family...congratulations on your little China doll!<br />Blessings to your beautiful family!!<br />Stephanie Hampton<br />www.sweetkamdynn.blogspot.comThe Hampton Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12828826617334629966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-69467501739307551242011-03-17T09:31:58.833-05:002011-03-17T09:31:58.833-05:00A wonderful testimony of faith! Thanks again for s...A wonderful testimony of faith! Thanks again for sharing. I can't wait to see Gracie come home!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16713997987692139685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-16376870096502295452011-03-17T08:50:57.565-05:002011-03-17T08:50:57.565-05:00I love re-living the journey through your journal ...I love re-living the journey through your journal entires. You faith was what got you here. I am a little surprised how people don't get it these days. I know God calls us all to do different things, But He calls us ALL to help one another in some way. How could people not understand this is your way?<br /><br />I cannot wait to see the rest of Gracie's story unfold as she joins her family:)3 Peanutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124969727188599965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-89391700773331799092011-03-17T08:45:56.522-05:002011-03-17T08:45:56.522-05:00Oh, so much to say!! What I am most reminded of is...Oh, so much to say!! What I am most reminded of is Francis Chan's (amazing) book "Crazy Love" - he says, <br /><br />"something is wrong when our lives make sense to unbelievers".<br /><br />There is hope in that! YOU are called to love like crazy and to minister to the orphaned - it will NEVER make sense to those who haven't found their hope in The One True God!<br /><br />Chan also says, <br /><br />"God doesn't call us to be comfortble. He calls us to trust Him so completely that we are unafraid to put ourselves in situations where we will be in trouble if He doesn't come through."<br /><br />You stepped out of the boat! And in doing that, you risked falling. God is building your character through asking you to return to China for Gracie Joy!<br /><br />Not sure I can see a greater calling!Football and Fried Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06199596489592299649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-13929961518664195542011-03-17T08:24:15.338-05:002011-03-17T08:24:15.338-05:00I cried as I read this, our journey is very simila...I cried as I read this, our journey is very similar. I just told my sister in law yesterday that we are going back and there was dead silence:) I have accepted that most people just don't get it and don't understand the need to be obedient to this call. I struggled with God for 6 weeks about doing this again, I was not EVEN thinking of going back let alone falling in love with a child I don't know but He had other plans. Right now I am where Richard was and Hank is where you were:) It is such a struggle but God does know where he wants our hearts and our place in HIS plan. So very thankful that I have gotten to follow along with yours, I just can't wait to see you all with her!! I will email you later to tell you some of Hank's fears and it has to do with Gracie:)Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00514407039834477303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-65185579060581890092011-03-17T07:57:33.035-05:002011-03-17T07:57:33.035-05:00So awesome, Jennifer!!
Very much like what I went ...So awesome, Jennifer!!<br />Very much like what I went through (feelings) with Isabella. Leap of faith.<br /><br />I can't believe your dossier is on it's way to China.<br />You beat me!! And I'm jealous!! : )<br /><br />Congratulations!!<br />Love you all!<br />StacyStacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795477326420224671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-70362899276059048292011-03-17T07:48:05.109-05:002011-03-17T07:48:05.109-05:00Congratulations to you and your beautiful family! ...Congratulations to you and your beautiful family! Making the decision to bring this little girl into your family was such a wonderful thing to do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-78863926629324729102011-03-17T07:47:50.876-05:002011-03-17T07:47:50.876-05:00Precious, love it!! Hopefully this will help other...Precious, love it!! Hopefully this will help others to step out of the boat and really consider adopting & be totally blown away of what a blessing these precious Gifts from God are!!!<br /><br />"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord & has made the Lord his hope and confidence." Jeremiah 17:7The Gutmans'https://www.blogger.com/profile/09727788428054669461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8189441989106924796.post-38966537034767312382011-03-17T07:30:13.049-05:002011-03-17T07:30:13.049-05:00she is beautiful.
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xoshe is beautiful.<br /><br />lea<br />xoNumber 6 and no more counting!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12344713441793706790noreply@blogger.com