tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407066567804337680.post2364254361752457294..comments2023-05-14T04:52:27.550-04:00Comments on blessed.: Waiting is HARD.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07788306804689485437noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407066567804337680.post-38180682566165527222008-09-23T01:23:00.000-04:002008-09-23T01:23:00.000-04:00Emily, What a beautiful and courageous post! It is...Emily, <BR/><BR/>What a beautiful and courageous post! It is such a gift when others share their honest feelings as openly as you do. I know it can be scary at times to put yourself out there...but God has given you a tremendous gift (actually, MANY) and it is so humbling to watch you use yours to glorify Him AND sharing the miracle of adoption (and SN adoption) with others. You are such an amazing young woman...hard to believe you are only 15. I'm thanking God for you today and praying Miss Kate home SOON!!! Love and hugs, Amy (P.S. I would LOVE to know who the other "Amy in OR" is!!!)Amy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06723131712935063028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407066567804337680.post-89554537099545395132008-09-23T01:18:00.000-04:002008-09-23T01:18:00.000-04:00Just found your blog and am awe inspired by your w...Just found your blog and am awe inspired by your wisdom. Your honesty at every level is appreciated. We are all on different journies and all at different milestones along the way. Focus is important, and a shared focus unites us. Thank you for your open heart. It is a blessing.Duchess of Lanierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903319943795489212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407066567804337680.post-46126796421806767402008-09-22T21:59:00.000-04:002008-09-22T21:59:00.000-04:00Emily, praise God that He has called so many to ad...Emily, praise God that He has called so many to adopt, whether it's domestic or international, whether it's SN or NSN, the lives of families and children are being changed and He is growing families and bringing them together in the way He intends to.<BR/><BR/>Never ever apologize for expressing your longing for your sister and wanting her with you now. Like you said, this blog is your journal, for your thoughts and feelings. The plan God has for your family is not what Has for any other family. Even if there are other families like yours, from our agency, going SN, or NSN, their story, their wait, their feelings, expectations will never be the same as yours and like wise. That's what makes each of our journeys so unique and special!<BR/><BR/>No one can compare the wait one family experiences with another. Whether it's waiting for SN or NSN, how God chooses to teach us, mold us, and grow us during the wait is what is important. Does it make the wait any easier? Sometimes, and sometimes not. <BR/><BR/>What I do know is that when you love someone, and you are apart from them, you'd do anything to be with them. Whether you've been waiting a day or 3 years. I know you and your family are hurting to be with Kate and I am praying for you all!<BR/><BR/>One of the first things I prayed for when we started our journey was "God, please don't let me waste this time during the wait". I know it's a bit different for me since I'm going through this as a mom. I've got 2 boys who need me now, a family to take care of, friends, responsibilites etc. Not to mention continuing to grow in my relationship with the Lord. I never want to look back at the end of this wait, however long it will be and have regrets. <BR/><BR/>Do I wish Sara Beth was home with me right now? Absolutely. However, the blessings that have come in the "wait" I never would have received had I not had to go through it. I'm so thankful that God has chosen to show me some of those blessins now! I just have to continue to cling to what God says is true in His Word, that He will never leave us or forsake us. He knows our every need, our every hurt, our every longing. I have to continue to trust that in every moment He continues to call us to wait, He will give us the strength that we need to make it through it.<BR/><BR/>You are an AMAZING young lady Emily. The things God is teaching you through the adoptions of both of your sisters will impact your life for years to come. You are starting a legacy early on, much earlier than most and I just know that God is going to continue to do incredible things through you. You are right, you are human and you want your baby sister! There is nothing wrong with that. It's hard for us all to understand the "why" of the wait and we may never get it on this side of heaven. Please know that we are praying for you and God is faithful!!!! Hang in there and thank you so much for this post!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06540632737336142086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407066567804337680.post-65202131364249776972008-09-22T21:31:00.000-04:002008-09-22T21:31:00.000-04:00Emily, I think you are wonderful!! Thanks for sha...Emily, <BR/>I think you are wonderful!! Thanks for sharing your heart with us all!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03796783374702519886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407066567804337680.post-34717424426663549732008-09-22T19:54:00.000-04:002008-09-22T19:54:00.000-04:00Keep pressing on Emily! Your heart is so pure and...Keep pressing on Emily! Your heart is so pure and your love so evident for your sweet Kate. I am blessed by reading.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056794823067610347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407066567804337680.post-43268119684880067502008-09-22T18:05:00.000-04:002008-09-22T18:05:00.000-04:00Emily,I've posted only once before, but have been ...Emily,<BR/>I've posted only once before, but have been a reader of your blog since shortly after anna-Claire came home. You have a precious family and I love watching Anna-Claire grow through your eyes. When you received Kate's referral I was so delighted for your family. I look forward to your wait being over and Kate coming home. You're right. Waiting for anything is hard!<BR/>Bless you and your family,<BR/>KathyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168032909295193022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407066567804337680.post-36147995757063198192008-09-22T17:53:00.000-04:002008-09-22T17:53:00.000-04:00Thank you for this comment! It means a lot that yo...Thank you for this comment! It means a lot that you would say this. I know that is is only natural to be jealous of the things you mentioned. It's human and I understand. I realize that it is hard to see families come home with two children when you are still waiting for your first. I think about that all the time and how hard that must be. Please know that I hope that you find your sweet daughter soon! When you do, you'll know why you waited and you'll see how PERFECT she is for you! I am so glad that you are open to SN and I pray that your daughter will be revealed to you soon! Also, I hope you know that this post was not written because of your comment. It is one that I meant to post LONG ago. Your last comment just made me think that I really needed to do this post! I hope that you will continue to read and let me know when you have received a referral. Referral day is just the best :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks again!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788306804689485437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2407066567804337680.post-87772960743653080672008-09-22T17:28:00.000-04:002008-09-22T17:28:00.000-04:00Emily,I left the first comment on your last post. ...Emily,<BR/><BR/>I left the first comment on your last post. <BR/><BR/>Let me preface this by saying that I did not intend to hurt your feelings or criticize you for longing for your sister - I have heard before (and I believe it) that once you see the face of your child/sibling the wait becomes even harder because you know WHO you are waiting for. I applaud you for writing this post, I definitely think more people should open up their hearts to special needs children. We actually are adopting a special needs child, but are just now beginning the adoption process because many reasons (age, etc). However, we have been waiting over three years to begin, and I think of our future daughter every single day. I will admit, I am jealous of families that have already brought home two (or more) children in the time we have been waiting for one. It's hard to watch God answer the prayers of so many other families while we continue to wait and wait and wait. I know this is not a Godly attitude, and I am working on it, but I wanted to share my heart with you. Thank you for listening and thank you for writing this post. I pray it will inspire people to get on their knees and ask for the Lord's guidance about this. I know for us, we initially didn't consider special needs but after a lot of research and prayer we are 100% confident that God will help us handle whatever medical needs we need to deal with.<BR/><BR/>Anne<BR/><BR/>Those who wait for Me shall not be put to shame~ Isaiah 49:23Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com