tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659067177932589669.post3308007137831113077..comments2023-03-26T05:05:29.803-04:00Comments on A Journey of faith and to Faith!: Every hour brings something newkpgingrashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03657237834896488755noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659067177932589669.post-55167619643860862632009-11-03T22:18:33.640-05:002009-11-03T22:18:33.640-05:00I love you guys! I feel such a part of your experi...I love you guys! I feel such a part of your experience because of this blog. Thank you for allowing me to live your journey with you! I can NOT wait to show her that I can say "Hi Faith" in signs...(so Allison, get working on teaching her that! How embarassed would I be if she just looked at me confused after all that practice!) Still praying for you guys, keep the pics/updates coming, I LOVE reading them!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559996106895559975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659067177932589669.post-35991998197551033792009-11-03T19:57:29.011-05:002009-11-03T19:57:29.011-05:00Kevin and Allison, I've had goosebumps this wh...Kevin and Allison, I've had goosebumps this whole time I'm reading your blog. Mark and I are truly happy for you all. I can't imagine the joy you must have in finally holding your daughter...the possibility makes me somewhat giddy for you! Our prayers are with you for a safe trip home and for your boys as they await their sister. When things get challenging, you only need to look up and ask the advice of the ultimate Parent Himself. I hear He's got some pretty good pointers!!! God bless you all and safe trip home!! FellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659067177932589669.post-28021696496435093672009-11-03T14:50:54.763-05:002009-11-03T14:50:54.763-05:00I had no doubt that you would figure things out! ...I had no doubt that you would figure things out! Keep listening to all your training, books you've read and God and everything will turn out great. You and Kevin are a great team and soon the boys will be helping out too.Alycenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659067177932589669.post-78168369188065765512009-11-03T11:22:07.302-05:002009-11-03T11:22:07.302-05:00As Joy said, you guys are bringing back many memor...As Joy said, you guys are bringing back many memories for us. It is awesome being able to experience this with you. Keep documenting and taking pictures. You will look back on them many times and you will be amazed at how quickly you forget the things you've captured. <br /><br />As you are experiencing, not everything will go according to your plans or dreams, but I assure you that as you pour out the love of Jesus Christ to this little girl, she will eventually return it. It is a process of Trust and Obedience which culminates in Love and Affection. It is no different then our relationship with God when we were adopted into his family.<br /><br />Enjoy your time there, it seems long while you are going through it, but when you look back, you realize how quickly it passes.<br /><br />We are praying for all three of you.Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659067177932589669.post-17450647158856857892009-11-03T10:26:28.460-05:002009-11-03T10:26:28.460-05:00I know this an emotional roller coaster but you ju...I know this an emotional roller coaster but you just need to trust in God. It is going to be a long process and babysteps are key. You are building a new life together. Both your lives and Faith's life are changing dramatically and forever. It will take much precious time to build a new life, to develop trust and security, and to love. And remember, for an adopted child who was just taken away from the only caretakers she has ever known, you can not give too many hugs, or pick her up too much, or give her too much love. Follow Faith's lead and continue to surrender this process to God. We are praying for you and sending positive energy and lots of love your way! You are so blessed!The Johnsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12612508095320365128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659067177932589669.post-86876393635307406262009-11-03T10:14:08.375-05:002009-11-03T10:14:08.375-05:00I am so proud of you both for embarking on a journ...I am so proud of you both for embarking on a journey that you knew would be filled with ups and downs. It is an emotional roller coaster, especially when you adopt an older child who has a history and a defined personality who has habits that you don't know about. She has lived almost 4 years without you ... you have a lot of catching up. It's not like your bio kids whom you watched grow up and know their moods, likes and dislikes. You are learning everything for the first time, and there is alot to learn. Remember this is a long process and baby steps are key. I'm so glad she is already showing signs of trust and love. That's what it is all about ... building those things ... one block at a time. Throw out any expectations and take one day at a time. She is precious!!! Your journey is bringing back so many memories! And it reminds me how Ty has transformed ... it's amazing! Faith has no idea yet how her life just changed. She is a blessed little girl. Does your hotel have a pool? That is a great bonding experience, and a way to make time go by. LOVE reading your posts, but want to see more pictures!! Love you guys!Joynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7659067177932589669.post-88076500961912335022009-11-03T09:55:20.421-05:002009-11-03T09:55:20.421-05:00Wow! What a roller coaster of emotions. Thank Go...Wow! What a roller coaster of emotions. Thank God for the breakthrough - & thank God for giving the 2 of you so much strength. I didn't realize when I was chatting with you last night that I wasn't up to date with the blog. Have you considered writing/publishing a book about this journey? Katelyn & I are reading this & we are feeling the emotions you are writing about. Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us.The Peterson'snoreply@blogger.com