tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post2800618491648439088..comments2023-10-29T03:35:21.895-07:00Comments on With Great Joy: Oh, my heartStacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291035676569127788noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-39504499719139277632008-03-20T12:25:00.000-07:002008-03-20T12:25:00.000-07:00Oh Stacey, my heart aches for you. I'm sure watch...Oh Stacey, my heart aches for you. I'm sure watching your little foster daughter leave your home was ever so painful.<BR/><BR/>We have a 4 month old foster daughter that's been with us since she was 3 weeks old. She's probably going to be returned home to her parents on 2 June, although dates are never set in stone (it could be sooner or later). I'm DREADING that day!<BR/><BR/>It's not that I feel as though she's going home to an unsafe environment. I've watched with pride as her parents have been 100% compliant with their case plan and I know how very much they love their daughter and want her back. I think they have a good shot at making a good life for their little daughter. <BR/><BR/>I'm just not looking forward to not having this precious baby girl in our daily lives. I'll miss her sweet smile that she flashes at me when I look at her or talk to her, her delightful belly laugh when I tickle her, her fragrent baby smell, her tiny fingers and toes, her rolly-polly baby belly, her pretty dark eyes and delicate features.<BR/><BR/>It makes me cry when I realize that I won't be able to witness her starting to crawl or her first steps. I'll always wonder what she ended up looking like at 1 year old, 3 years old, or 5 years old.<BR/><BR/>This fostering is hard. And yet, I'm glad I'm doing it. Being a part of a failure-to-thrive baby growing into a healthy, happy baby is such a great reward!<BR/><BR/>I pray your little one is placed in a loving foster home and, if/when she's meant to return to her mother, that she has a happy life.Overwhelmed!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03213476355485623906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-77564232133694168732008-03-20T05:40:00.000-07:002008-03-20T05:40:00.000-07:00I can only imagine how hard this must be. Praying ...I can only imagine how hard this must be. Praying for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-29959030370405615602008-03-19T14:31:00.000-07:002008-03-19T14:31:00.000-07:00Stacy, God knows when each sparrow falls-- He will...Stacy, God knows when each sparrow falls-- He will not forget your foster daughter when she leaves your home, nor will you. And because of yoe, we have all been led to pray for her-- and will continue.<BR/>May you rest in His grace today,<BR/>AnnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-6976477122493650652008-03-19T13:53:00.000-07:002008-03-19T13:53:00.000-07:00Oh Stacy, my heart is aching for you. I see you p...Oh Stacy, my heart is aching for you. I see you posted this last night, meaning she must already be gone. I have already prayed, and will continue to.<BR/><BR/>Reading about your foster experience has only put fuel to my own wondering about whether God would have us be foster parents, and what you're going through right now is the thing that scares me most of all. But of course, I know it would still be so worth it. As God continues to comfort and teach you in the days ahead, I hope you'll continue sharing the journey with us. And I really do wish I could hug you. :)Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195153990661448428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-35010224041812231502008-03-19T11:46:00.000-07:002008-03-19T11:46:00.000-07:00I know you know this, my friend, but try to rest i...I know you know this, my friend, but try to rest in the fact that Father God is all about keeping his arms around that little girl. <BR/>Bless your sweet family for being willing to be those tangible arms.<BR/><BR/>xoxoxoChristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200547170096475624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-8703845574855789482008-03-19T11:41:00.000-07:002008-03-19T11:41:00.000-07:00Praying for you today as you're missing that sweet...Praying for you today as you're missing that sweet baby. Because of your family and the love that she's known this month, this little girl will grow up with at least one family praying for her. Your love will continue to affect her for the rest of her life through those prayers.<BR/>Entrust that sweet girl into our Father's good hands. He loves her even more than you do!<BR/><BR/>blessingsmamakykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430832847649926670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-2190306932379859892008-03-19T11:16:00.000-07:002008-03-19T11:16:00.000-07:00Stacy; Praying for strength for you-remember when ...Stacy;<BR/><BR/> Praying for strength for you-remember when we are weak, then He is strong. May you know His comfort.<BR/><BR/>Kimmie<BR/>mama to 6<BR/>one homemade and 5 adoptedKimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04462108880167593207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-91301085568026081692008-03-19T10:54:00.000-07:002008-03-19T10:54:00.000-07:00Praying... and trusting God to soothe your aching ...Praying... and trusting God to soothe your aching hearts.<BR/>Love, CameeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-77475143711012145982008-03-19T08:48:00.000-07:002008-03-19T08:48:00.000-07:00Definitely praying! I can't even imagine...Definitely praying! I can't even imagine...Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14921137429214034747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-77326629767446949172008-03-19T08:36:00.000-07:002008-03-19T08:36:00.000-07:00Praying for you both, right now, at just before 9....Praying for you both, right now, at just before 9. I hope you will feel a peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-30125126929900442862008-03-19T08:10:00.000-07:002008-03-19T08:10:00.000-07:00Hello, Stacy. This is Bev's mom. I've never commen...Hello, Stacy. This is Bev's mom. I've never commented here before, but felt constrained to do so today. I went through this several times, so I just want to tell you I know EXACTLY what is in your heart today and I'll be praying. You will see, though, what a precious privilege which will be yours to pray for this darling little girl for the rest of her/your life. She won't remember you or who you are, but you will always be able to pray for her. What a blessed privilege! Even if she goes on in life never knowing what you've done for her and your love for her, God does. There is so much more that I could say, but I don't want to take up too much time. This brings back such sweet (and bitter) moments for me, and it's interesting that she's leaving your home on Wednesday, the day I pray specially for all my foster children by name. They left us as infants and are now in their teen years, but I can still pray. And so will you in the days to come. May the Lord bring comfort to your aching heart. I know He will.Maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00040368808197747483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-79332369401008641562008-03-19T07:56:00.000-07:002008-03-19T07:56:00.000-07:00{{{HUGS}}} I can only imagine the heartache. And y...{{{HUGS}}} <BR/><BR/>I can only imagine the heartache. And yet, what a blessing she has in YOU and Mark. <BR/>Tim and I will be praying for you today...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-35354923467981018152008-03-19T07:11:00.000-07:002008-03-19T07:11:00.000-07:00Praying for you and that sweet little girl.StacyPraying for you and that sweet little girl.<BR/><BR/>StacyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-57384613301369867752008-03-19T06:09:00.000-07:002008-03-19T06:09:00.000-07:00Praying for you as your little foster blessing con...Praying for you as your little foster blessing continues her journey. And praying that her birthmomma will get her life together so she can go home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-89745532790623861382008-03-19T05:54:00.000-07:002008-03-19T05:54:00.000-07:00Stacy,this post has brought so many memories to me...Stacy,this post has brought so many memories to me. I remember my mom changing the babies we cared for and dressing them for the last time. This was often done with prayers and tears. It was so hard - but the prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Remember this today, dear. This morning as you say goodbye, remember that you will always hold this sweetheart in your heart and in your prayers.<BR/><BR/>We have an album to help us remember our foster children, and my mom has a special day of the week that she prays for them.<BR/><BR/>Praying that God will soothe your ache, Stacy. Rejoicing with you as you kiss the soft cheeks of little Addie.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09631380533923755430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-88669991638981994632008-03-18T21:55:00.000-07:002008-03-18T21:55:00.000-07:00Praying for you!Praying for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-42442495947880779252008-03-18T21:08:00.000-07:002008-03-18T21:08:00.000-07:00Praying my friend. What a hard thing to do :o(Praying my friend. What a hard thing to do :o(Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953023131915534135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-10076180053364430602008-03-18T21:07:00.000-07:002008-03-18T21:07:00.000-07:00Stacy.Praying.Stacy.<BR/>Praying.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247035131903329580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-81477516497553379652008-03-18T21:06:00.000-07:002008-03-18T21:06:00.000-07:00Hi Stacy :) I am so excited to hear all of the new...Hi Stacy :) I am so excited to hear all of the news about Addie's homecoming! Looking forward to all the stories of your days...<BR/><BR/>For this night and tomorrow morning... courage! and eyes that see all of the possibilities in the Father's love and in His plans... and a heart and mind that remember that faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see...<BR/><BR/>I love you so and am praying, QQuinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14446233534591572279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-48940838220406545252008-03-18T20:47:00.000-07:002008-03-18T20:47:00.000-07:00Stacy, my heart is aching with you dear. I can on...Stacy, my heart is aching with you dear. I can only imagine how hard this must be for you and you family. Such a bitter sweet moment in you life right now...parting with one you love and welcoming a new one at the same time. I have prayed and will continue to lift you up. I'm so thankful for your faithful example of being obedient to what the Lord has called you, even when it hurts. You've touched me beyond measure...thank you.<BR/><BR/>Blessings & Prayers<BR/>TrinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-71129912880648840842008-03-18T20:05:00.000-07:002008-03-18T20:05:00.000-07:00I, too, can't imagine your heartache. But as othe...I, too, can't imagine your heartache. But as others have said, you have been faithful to what God has asked of you. My prayers are with you tonight and tomorrow and the days to follow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-13408716832130554812008-03-18T19:36:00.000-07:002008-03-18T19:36:00.000-07:00Praying for you Stacy! I am so excited that Addie...Praying for you Stacy! <BR/>I am so excited that Addie is now home with her Momma, but I feel your pain of having to say goodbye to your little foster sweetie. God will watch over her and delight over her. Never forget His words to you =) <BR/>Love and prayers.<BR/>SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-37247392144155166972008-03-18T19:21:00.000-07:002008-03-18T19:21:00.000-07:00Oh, Stacy... you have my prayers...Oh, Stacy... you have my prayers...Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183415494235734312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-69583193926375517402008-03-18T19:08:00.000-07:002008-03-18T19:08:00.000-07:00You must feel so torn. Praying for you, and Baby G...You must feel so torn. Praying for you, and Baby Girl, as you say goodbye tomorrow. And I too can't wait to see and hear about Addie!Rebecahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289672288435566060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-54449305819071583082008-03-18T19:07:00.000-07:002008-03-18T19:07:00.000-07:00Praying for you tonight, Stacy.Praying for you tonight, Stacy.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242626659661243797noreply@blogger.com