tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.comments2013-11-12T13:52:28.312-06:00to be a blessingApril Hollingsworthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11060739045932997754noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-68038467392045327112013-11-12T13:52:28.312-06:002013-11-12T13:52:28.312-06:00Excellent!!
The most important part is not the &#...Excellent!!<br /><br />The most important part is not the 'success' or even the 'memory making.' It is the heart attitude as we learn obedience!<br /><br />One step at a time. You will be blessed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-56395456737818255992013-08-15T12:51:58.912-05:002013-08-15T12:51:58.912-05:00Awesome video! Thanks for sharing with us! Can'...Awesome video! Thanks for sharing with us! Can't wait to meet Eden soon!<br />Love, Amanda, Brian, Joshua, and Jordan!!amandah07https://www.blogger.com/profile/14058934220000115646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-27123407180211066042013-08-15T07:20:22.565-05:002013-08-15T07:20:22.565-05:00This video is amazing & making me miss Ethiopi...This video is amazing & making me miss Ethiopia & our son even more. Thank you for sharing! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960043752329195524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-79410741088572539982013-08-02T14:44:13.893-05:002013-08-02T14:44:13.893-05:00Great post! I have loved traveling this road with...Great post! I have loved traveling this road with you. I never considered that there would be another family with all of the same adoption milestones as ours - and only an hour away.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940575684313644127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-78835752705221346722013-06-19T23:26:21.454-05:002013-06-19T23:26:21.454-05:00oh my goodness! So excited for you! I felt the EXA...oh my goodness! So excited for you! I felt the EXACT same way with Zaidee, I totally thought we shouldn't specify but I had a really strong feeling it was supposed to be a girl. And I always dreamt of a girl :) God is GREAT!Adam and Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337710268096542474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-44684561480230254852013-02-24T20:07:05.511-06:002013-02-24T20:07:05.511-06:00As a random person who skipped onto your blog from...As a random person who skipped onto your blog from Vitafamiliae, I'm sorry you lost Joseph. But I'm glad his mother gained him back.<br /><br />Best of luck that you are quickly matched with another. My heart hurt for you reading this post. Your attitude is incredible.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04543086831039313707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-18478566747738977572012-12-03T22:24:25.462-06:002012-12-03T22:24:25.462-06:00Sending good thoughts your way. (And I found somet...Sending good thoughts your way. (And I found something we agree on: football is terribly dangerous.) Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11849393775314453490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-12784922376677546432012-09-12T14:12:25.218-05:002012-09-12T14:12:25.218-05:00I appreciate this post, April! Thank you.
(and wo...I appreciate this post, April! Thank you.<br /><br />(and woohoo for being in the top 10)!!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238164137778246482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-34041161525406965752012-08-16T21:45:31.389-05:002012-08-16T21:45:31.389-05:00I'm so glad that you were able to erase some o...I'm so glad that you were able to erase some of your fears. This was one of the most important things to me when we were deciding on an agency and I feel very comfortable with the way that things are handled with WS/Lifeline and the orphanages that they support.Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05468606643272226231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-11283546424456996342012-08-07T12:44:19.747-05:002012-08-07T12:44:19.747-05:00Who are you and what connections do you have with ...Who are you and what connections do you have with Ethiopia and the world of international adoption? What do you do for the country of Ethiopia whose statistics are sickening? In Ethiopia there are approximately 4.6 million children missing one or both parents. 1 in 10 children die before their first birthday. 1 in 6 children die before age 5. What "signs" are you referring to? Are you a Christian? I am. In Christianity there is no such thing as karma. You either do what you are called to do, or God will get someone else to do it.April Hollingsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060739045932997754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-78723551089174620722012-08-07T12:25:33.281-05:002012-08-07T12:25:33.281-05:00Um, no. The slowdown is caused by Ethiopia (under ...Um, no. The slowdown is caused by Ethiopia (under pressure) cracking down on illegal/unethical adoptions -- kids with extended families that are "harvested" so that Americans like you can purchase them. You must be so thrilled to be spending upwards of $40k to support corruption and human trafficking in Ethiopia (you know, the evils directly associated with international adoption).<br /><br />But that's okay! The lords timing is always perfect!! And when PAPs ignore very direct signs from the lord -- well, karmAs a bitch:<br /><br />Christalljasongrace.blogspot.com<br /><br />The sweet lil etiopian orphan they "rescued" recently killed their dog (sociopath much? There's no help to be had. I do love divine retribution!!!<br /><br />Be blessed!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-77143038886043925432012-07-04T22:22:50.448-05:002012-07-04T22:22:50.448-05:00Hi April, I found your blog address on the facebok...Hi April, I found your blog address on the facebok pg, we are a lifeline family. Just wondering about your statement that fewer babies are in need of permanent homes..... That would be awesome of course, but I was wondering where that info came from? Thanks!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07965147518949200518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-34522607514712363072012-04-03T12:57:14.804-05:002012-04-03T12:57:14.804-05:00"We also have to remember that we are filling..."We also have to remember that we are filling a need for a child. The child is not filling a need for us."<br /><br />Love that! Thanks for the reminder... needed to hear that today.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238164137778246482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-53905627802829638222012-01-23T20:10:45.813-06:002012-01-23T20:10:45.813-06:00yay! :-)yay! :-)Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238164137778246482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-75912954107498943792012-01-18T12:45:11.619-06:002012-01-18T12:45:11.619-06:00cute :-)
Thanks for your comment... we applied fo...cute :-)<br /><br />Thanks for your comment... we applied for the October deadline, it takes about 3 months for them to review all the applications. God is faithful to provide for all of us, isn't He?! :-) So happy to hear your church has been so supportive of you guys. We have faced financial roadblock after roadblock, but are thankful that God is carrying us the whole time, and trust that HE is showing us things we may not have seen if we started this with the money to do it :-)Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238164137778246482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-22617690918145917842012-01-16T09:17:55.975-06:002012-01-16T09:17:55.975-06:00Hi April! I found your blog and enjoyed reading s...Hi April! I found your blog and enjoyed reading several months of your posts. The love you have for children and your passion for adoption is inspiring. If we can ever be a blessing to you, please let us know!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11525312438596517717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-73887304909318521392012-01-06T12:35:32.017-06:002012-01-06T12:35:32.017-06:00Well, congratulations on a job well done, dear! It...Well, congratulations on a job well done, dear! It seems you prepared your children very well. They even enjoyed it! You're blessed with a very good dentist and hygienist. They're very good with handling kids.<br /><br /><a href="http://prescottfamilydentistry.com/" rel="nofollow">Kristen Marlin</a>Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443881242378229660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-70793854915966692602011-12-24T23:01:46.023-06:002011-12-24T23:01:46.023-06:00Love the ornaments! I've heard Redeeming Love ...Love the ornaments! I've heard Redeeming Love is excellent. Can I borrow it when you're done?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-86567174186356377622011-12-06T15:44:34.980-06:002011-12-06T15:44:34.980-06:00Hey April!
I wanted to let you know that I pinned...Hey April!<br /><br />I wanted to let you know that I pinned this post on Pinterest. You can see it at: http://pinterest.com/marydearman/ethiopia-africa/. And, I am leaving this comment. I think that gives me two entries! :)<br /><br />MaryMary Dearmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852814672111084083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-10942035634295051412011-12-01T23:41:51.568-06:002011-12-01T23:41:51.568-06:00It's only Redistribution Santa if "Santa&...It's only Redistribution Santa if "Santa" opened all the presents, decided which ones were best, took those for himself, gave the rest to the ones who didn't bring presents to play the game, and those who brought present went home with nothing. After all, if you're fortunate enough to be able to bring a gift, then you don't need one. But don't you feel good about yourself now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-34644236087268159512011-11-29T12:29:51.374-06:002011-11-29T12:29:51.374-06:00You guys will look good in a mini-van. :)You guys will look good in a mini-van. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-43946457790398676922011-11-28T19:47:24.300-06:002011-11-28T19:47:24.300-06:00I ordered necklace B but I wasn't charged ship...I ordered necklace B but I wasn't charged shipping! I'm glad to take advantage of your Black Friday promotion but I'll also be happy to pay my part :) You can email me; my email is in my profile and we can divvy up...<br /><br />Your necklaces are beautiful and I'm excited to give it as a gift!Lisa Spencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990706355525884593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-72353381271727128622011-11-22T15:11:35.522-06:002011-11-22T15:11:35.522-06:00I'm with you!!I'm with you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-29062646322882398852011-11-15T08:04:00.316-06:002011-11-15T08:04:00.316-06:00I know the feeling! Our dossier is traveling aroun...I know the feeling! Our dossier is traveling around the country getting authenticated- I get emotional as I think its getting closer and closer to our son <3Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238164137778246482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4415634416313856859.post-50114232692506971172011-11-13T22:04:51.446-06:002011-11-13T22:04:51.446-06:00She's so precious! I love your Raine stories. ...She's so precious! I love your Raine stories. We prayed for tonight. I hope she gets better soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com