tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post3478883951037002565..comments2023-11-02T04:28:45.204-05:00Comments on The Luces: the latestAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10158758540068580482noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-79351246367540693712008-06-01T08:07:00.000-05:002008-06-01T08:07:00.000-05:00Angie,We are praying for you in whatever is happen...Angie,<BR/><BR/>We are praying for you in whatever is happening!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-54743717563807372262008-05-31T23:14:00.000-05:002008-05-31T23:14:00.000-05:00I'm really enjoying your story; thank you so much ...I'm really enjoying your story; thank you so much for sharing it.<BR/><BR/>I thought this was a neat quote:<BR/>"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God."<BR/>~Corrie Ten Boomsarahdodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938821525919073083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-74182444922969270632008-05-31T19:53:00.000-05:002008-05-31T19:53:00.000-05:00Hey, Angie?Is there something we should be praying...Hey, Angie?<BR/><BR/>Is there something we should be praying about?tn_lizzie2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/05242250627294383681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-61028091764943547622008-05-31T11:12:00.000-05:002008-05-31T11:12:00.000-05:00Angie,Praying here that the love is flowing all ov...Angie,<BR/><BR/>Praying here that the love is flowing all over your home this weekend with little Miss Adrienne. I can only imagine the joy in your home right now and pray it overflows. Miss Marianna must be so excited to have another baby sister. And I know that Poppy Joy is happy for all of you. Be blessed today. <BR/><BR/>Love, Laurie in Ca.Laurie in Ca.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15599832324966859946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-80602432433856341552008-05-30T14:57:00.000-05:002008-05-30T14:57:00.000-05:00Just checking in on you, Angie and your precious f...Just checking in on you, Angie and your precious family. Know you are in our heart for peace and comfort. Cathy & AnnabelCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00725698005835278265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-69948704334769545142008-05-30T13:39:00.000-05:002008-05-30T13:39:00.000-05:00Angie,You have been in my thoughts for the past tw...Angie,<BR/>You have been in my thoughts for the past two days. I pray that you have peace and that He will be over your family the next few days.Katelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02262160831487815067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-15249245131537386862008-05-30T11:53:00.000-05:002008-05-30T11:53:00.000-05:00We are praying for you all during this time, espec...We are praying for you all during this time, especially today!!! <BR/>The BrownleesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-29111868409523904472008-05-29T21:34:00.000-05:002008-05-29T21:34:00.000-05:00Adoption can be so overwhelmingly scary, yet so re...Adoption can be so overwhelmingly scary, yet so rewarding! I know you are out of your comfort zone until things are concrete with the adoption, so for now take each day minute by minute and remember that He is in control, worrying cannot change His plan. <BR/><BR/>You are such a wonderful family! Praying for you all tonight.KrazyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109438018772044932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-87164688631507747592008-05-29T19:02:00.000-05:002008-05-29T19:02:00.000-05:00Angie, fear not God is in complete control,praying...Angie, fear not God is in complete control,praying for you all now and tomorrow.Love in Christ a friend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-5748178126176551332008-05-29T16:23:00.000-05:002008-05-29T16:23:00.000-05:00Dear Angie,We are covering you in prayer. I am pr...Dear Angie,<BR/>We are covering you in prayer. I am praying for God to work out all the details and to take all the worry and hesitation to love right out of your hearts. I know as soon as you see your little girl, it will all be okay. I can't tell you how my spirit dances with the thought of you guys bringing Adrienne home today, I can imagine the joy and excitement and sweet Marianna's face when she is looking at her new sister. You know you are so prayed for so just let the peace and joy set in. This is taken from the clip of verses you sent me that is beside me most of the time......Psalms 94:19 - When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, your consolations delight my soul.....<BR/>I love you friend.<BR/>KimKim (marygracesummons.blogspot.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14368553087650841135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-1181535488218984862008-05-29T14:42:00.000-05:002008-05-29T14:42:00.000-05:00Angie-Girl, love you so much and praying over this...Angie-<BR/><BR/>Girl, love you so much and praying over this whole situation. The Lord has known about this for so long... He has known about Poppy, about y'all, about Adrienne, about each little detail. I pray that today will be joy-filled as you love this precious little girl with all of your heart (and Nathan's too!) I know that Marianna can't wait to have her little sister home. <BR/><BR/>Love lots & Praying,<BR/>KenzieKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658597453777391189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-7134829311007980632008-05-29T13:59:00.000-05:002008-05-29T13:59:00.000-05:00Praying that you experience joy and peace today as...Praying that you experience joy and peace today as you hold your new baby in your arms. Praying for God to help the rest of the process move along smoothly and quickly so you are able to love her fully without fear of losing her. Praying also for sweet Marianna that she adjusts well to her role as big sister again.<BR/>Hugs and Congratulations<BR/>Rachel in PARachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10146322185715011803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-57881832868820831462008-05-29T13:53:00.000-05:002008-05-29T13:53:00.000-05:00An anonymous poster from Texas posted comments rig...An anonymous poster from Texas posted comments right out of my mouth. <BR/><BR/>While every adoption situation is different, most of us who have adopted can tell you it is scary. I ditto the above poster about mothering the child. In our situation, the bmother knew she would be signing away rights...however, we had to publish an ad for the bfather. Every time the phone rang...I would pause. <BR/><BR/>I had to consistently remind myself that a: this adoption has been prayed over by a multitude since the thought became a reality; b: My Jesus knows His plan...and will love me, guide me, and get me through whatever happens on this earth; c: this beautiful child needs to be loved. The first months are so important. I also always told myself I will never be angry with a parent that chooses to parent. No matter the situation--disappointed...why sure, when your heart aches for the child you are to call yours.<BR/><BR/>Again, I don't know the specifics...and they aren't my business unless you are ready to share. I will continue to pray that His hand cover this situation...and blessings and peace to your family!<BR/><BR/>Kristi in TexasKMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07566722876773525776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-81897699958886483722008-05-29T13:26:00.000-05:002008-05-29T13:26:00.000-05:00My thoughts and prayers are with you. I completel...My thoughts and prayers are with you. I completely agree with your thoughts on how God will take us out of our comfort zone so that He can show us his plan. He reminds us constantly that our plan for ourselves is not His plan for us and we need to have faith. Your faith is inspiring. I can't wait to see pictures of your new addition!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>CandiCandi and Skeethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11404984480681034695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-40005741724567053512008-05-29T11:33:00.001-05:002008-05-29T11:33:00.001-05:00Angie - I love your heart. Thanks so much for kee...Angie - <BR/>I love your heart. Thanks so much for keeping us updated and for sharing so openly. Your struggles and stretching have in turn brought me closer to our God. Praying for a wonderful day when you bring that sweet little girl home. <BR/>Jill in Ohio<BR/>www.totsites.com/tot/ellaelizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-90692757635097665722008-05-29T11:33:00.000-05:002008-05-29T11:33:00.000-05:00Dear Angie,Our loving, couragous, beautiful birth ...Dear Angie,<BR/>Our loving, couragous, beautiful birth mother did not want to hold or see the baby once she was born. She allowed us to be with our precious angel from the moment they rolled her into the nursery, and I even roomed in with my little Lovebug at the hospital.<BR/><BR/>But for that whole 48 hours before our birth mother signed over her rights, I was immersed in joy and love wrapped in a layer of fear - fear that she would change her mind once I already had my little angel imprinted on my heart.<BR/><BR/>I had to adopt the perspective that God needed me to care for this little angel. He either needed me to be a safe loving harbor for this precious being until her birth mother decided that she could not give her up, or until she because ours legally. I LOVED my baby with all my heart, but for that 48 hour time period kept in my mind that she belonged to God first, and to do a service for Him by caring for her - be it for 48 hours or forever - was the least I could do as He had already blessed me with two other beautful children and with the gift of knowing I will spend eternity in Heaven with them when the sad time comes that we must part on Earth. <BR/><BR/>That being said, God gave you a warrior's heart - the heart of a mother. What else can you feel except fear at the thought of your baby not being with you permanently? Your gift is your fierce love for your children, don't consider it a failing that fear is a byproduct of this intense love when permanency is threatened.<BR/><BR/>As you did with beautiful Poppy, immerse yourself in the joy of the moment, and try to keep the fear and anxiety in a little box in a very remote corner of your heart.<BR/><BR/>I see that Cathy and Annabel are praying for you as well. Cathy is the most extraordinary person to talk to about these issues. Feel free to take her up on her offer - she has wonderful insight from both a professional and personal perspective! <BR/><BR/>Love from Texas!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-2827247317994613852008-05-29T11:26:00.000-05:002008-05-29T11:26:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for sharing your heart, Angie.Pr...Thank you so much for sharing your heart, Angie.<BR/><BR/>Praying for you today as Adrienne comes home.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04744373576631695655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-79757368690159541752008-05-29T10:41:00.000-05:002008-05-29T10:41:00.000-05:00Thank you for continuing to share your story. So h...Thank you for continuing to share your story. So happy to read that you will be able to bring Adrienne home today.<BR/><BR/>I love the quotes from you mom and grandmother.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>AmandaJust Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13107897626295034178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-58888709180791682632008-05-29T10:24:00.000-05:002008-05-29T10:24:00.000-05:00Wonderful news! I to deal with fear of the unknown...Wonderful news! I to deal with fear of the unknown. I love your grandmother's quote about taking God's hand in the darkness. We all need more courage to enjoy the things we have NOW! Thank you so much for letting God speak through you on this blog.<BR/>God Bless!Betsy@Living in the Momenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18354889315230175644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-88285018241800112162008-05-29T08:38:00.000-05:002008-05-29T08:38:00.000-05:00I am so excited for your family! I cannot imagine...I am so excited for your family! I cannot imagine how hard it must be to let your guard down, but you know God has this! He is the master of this plan. We will be praying for your amazing family all day and for the birth family of sweet Adrienne.<BR/><BR/>Much Love,<BR/>kristyboltefamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178547489939649432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-23706615094742572202008-05-29T08:26:00.000-05:002008-05-29T08:26:00.000-05:00Angie, I was thinking of you and your family all d...Angie, I was thinking of you and your family all day yesterday (Wednesday), wondering how you were doing and what was going on.<BR/><BR/>I'll be praying today.<BR/><BR/>I hope everything goes well.<BR/><BR/>Love that baby. Hurt may come, but love is what that baby needs. And it's what you need, too. :)Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17104664228769032430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-53922617824185028712008-05-29T07:55:00.000-05:002008-05-29T07:55:00.000-05:00How wonderful!!!!! praying for you and all the de...How wonderful!!!!! praying for you and all the details, jen in alJen in Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786796461203117329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-27371286203541651092008-05-29T07:50:00.000-05:002008-05-29T07:50:00.000-05:00Sweet Angie and Nathan,Thank you so much for your ...Sweet Angie and Nathan,<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for your open heart here, and know that I will be praying for your peace and joy as you bring this little blessing home today. My faith and trust is growing as I walk along side of you and I wish I could tell you that I have answers, but I don't. So we will trust together that God's plan is perfect here and ask Him to remove all fear, anxiety and doubts so that Adrienne only feels love and security in your arms. I love you guys and I am here for you always. Be Blessed today as you bring another piece of heaven into your hearts and home.<BR/><BR/>Love and HOPE, Laurie in Ca.Laurie in Ca.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15599832324966859946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-9519017222524172752008-05-29T07:28:00.000-05:002008-05-29T07:28:00.000-05:00Angie, Just wanted to let you know that we are cov...Angie, Just wanted to let you know that we are covering you and your family in prayer. Also, since I am personally involved in adoption (6 times) and then the owners of an adoption Agency if you need to talk just email. I know you will be busy. Also all laws are different in each state. Praying, Praying and more praying. God Bless this lucky family and lucky little angel!<BR/>Cathy & AnnabelCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00725698005835278265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-52628960544152942742008-05-29T07:01:00.000-05:002008-05-29T07:01:00.000-05:00Angie, praying for you, that He will meet you each...Angie, praying for you, that He will meet you each step of the way and that you will feel His hand holding yours and His arms around you each moment. Keep looking to Him as you have been and He won't fail you. He is the only one we can trust to never,never fail us. I know you know that but it's always nice to be reminded. i have to remind myself of that all the time.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828003644053286026noreply@blogger.com