tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post4957107236431886872..comments2023-10-29T03:35:21.895-07:00Comments on With Great Joy: My heartStacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02291035676569127788noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-35885533359283123412008-02-27T12:14:00.000-08:002008-02-27T12:14:00.000-08:00Wow...I am in tears. I found your blog from joni'...Wow...I am in tears. I found your blog from joni's blog at "what it's all about". I have sat in your shoes. In fact I am the friend Cindy was referring to in her comment on this post. I know where you sit and have sat there too. I was a foster mom to a baby girl that we got at 2 days old and we had to let her go. <BR/>My sweet friend...this will be HARD. But I don't have to tell you that, that you know. What I may need to say is that God is in control and He will take all that you are pouring into that baby and use it for good, as hard as that is to believe. Pray like you have never prayed before (I will join you...immediately!!) You should read the posts on my blog titled "why does he nudge when I am on the toilet" and "Sisters in Christ"...my journey is not over but you can see the light at the end of my tunnel...maybe they will help. We will be friends and if you need anything I will do whatever I can. <BR/>Dawn <BR/>www.godnudges.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06173497789099830629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-90978484487656577632008-02-24T17:49:00.000-08:002008-02-24T17:49:00.000-08:00This strikes me because I have had children the sa...This strikes me because I have had children the same age as this mom. I am in the most advantageous situation possible - and it's still hard. I can't imagine how she does it.<BR/><BR/>This baby will have more prayers prayed over her in the short time she is with you than most children have prayed over them for their entire lives. And that counts for MUCH.<BR/><BR/>Not only from you, but from all the mommies in the blogosphere - you may never be able to see the result of it, but I am positive there will be results. Our God is so faithful.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11264845015930907294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-8690669382728752192008-02-23T19:33:00.000-08:002008-02-23T19:33:00.000-08:00I remember these feelings so well. We had a couple...I remember these feelings so well. We had a couple of babies that went back to not so ideal situations and it broke our hearts. All I can say is, I will be praying for you my dear friend. You have such a loving, tender, spirit. What a blessing for this little one. I can feel your worries for her - they are totally valid. But you are so right - she will never, ever, be out of His care. Keep us updated.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09631380533923755430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-45102518547861708402008-02-23T18:49:00.000-08:002008-02-23T18:49:00.000-08:00It is funny that you commented on my blog tonight ...It is funny that you commented on my blog tonight because I was JUST praying for you, your family and this tiny baby at my kitchen sink while I was getting dinner tonight (I know that sounds funny, but I do a lot of praying there!) I have had a lot of the same thoughts aoubt our girl. What will happen to her when she goes home?... I have cried more in the last few weeks than in a long time. God is teaching me so much through this! I know He will you too.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242626659661243797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-62874528962891334892008-02-23T14:22:00.000-08:002008-02-23T14:22:00.000-08:00I am so glad for all the people praying for her to...I am so glad for all the people praying for her too. God knows what He is doing!amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06731484871860837017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-75005748858768159182008-02-23T07:32:00.000-08:002008-02-23T07:32:00.000-08:00The tears are flowing, dear Stacy. Thank you *so ...The tears are flowing, dear Stacy. Thank you *so much* for sharing your heart. <BR/><BR/>Yes, we know how much our Father loves precious Baby, and He will surely care for her, for His eye is on even the tiny sparrows. <BR/><BR/>I can't imagine... the pulling... on your heart... but He knows, and He cares, and I know He will help you when that time comes that you must part with Baby. <I>He</I> will never part with her, though, and what a comfort that is! I know He has brought her into your lives for a purpose, and one reason I'm sure is that you can have this incredible ministry of praying for her.<BR/><BR/>My heart is full for you, Stacy.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BekaBekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885742185596004004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-40424221958545370112008-02-23T05:47:00.000-08:002008-02-23T05:47:00.000-08:00When I was a teenager, there was a young woman who...When I was a teenager, there was a young woman who had a three year old girl, a two year old girl, a one year old girl, and a newborn boy. She was an acquaintance of a friend. She was barely in her 20's and seemed to love her kids, however she didn't have any way to provide for them. We decided to help her by taking the two younger girls while a friend of ours took the three year old for a short time, though we all wanted to adopt them! They were all covered in lice, had no clothes or shoes that fit, and were amazed when we went to a local buffet because there was so much food. We took them for about a month to relieve the mom... who was just diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Yeah, like that isn't a horrible situation! <BR/><BR/>Long story short, the littlest girl had hip problems and couldn't crawl. Her name was Maria, and her older sisters were Gloria and April. We totally fell in love with Maria specifically as she bonded so strongly to us in such a short time, though the other girls stole our hearts, too.<BR/><BR/>Long story short, we started a collection for them all at our church. Furniture, clothes, food, etc. all came in to help them when they left. Oh, and the day we took them back, little Maria stretched out her hands for my mom and wailed. It was so difficult. <BR/><BR/> <BR/>We never knew what became of those little girls, or the rest of their family. We would love to know! But, they just "disappeared"...<BR/><BR/>Hang on to every moment with that little girl, Stacy. You never know what your love and prayers for this short time might do for her whole life. Won't it be fun to find out "on the other side"??<BR/><BR/>Praying for you,<BR/>KHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-81716417187796168822008-02-22T20:04:00.000-08:002008-02-22T20:04:00.000-08:00Stacy,So much love for this baby girl. She is trul...Stacy,<BR/>So much love for this baby girl. She is truly blessed by you and by our mighty God. Love, TamiTamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08143703637899348817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-36807788977473194752008-02-22T19:07:00.000-08:002008-02-22T19:07:00.000-08:00i can just feel your emotion! it is amazing how qu...i can just feel your emotion! it is amazing how quickly we can open our hearts and love! what a huge blessing from God. <BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>missyMissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04962801180708266868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-66761496896642408202008-02-22T16:54:00.000-08:002008-02-22T16:54:00.000-08:00Will be praying for her, your family, and her birt...Will be praying for her, your family, and her birthmom. I'm so thankful that your home was open to this precious little one.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13604846081510743943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-58774559612989259452008-02-22T16:49:00.000-08:002008-02-22T16:49:00.000-08:00Hi Stacy :) Thanks for sharing your heart in such ...Hi Stacy :) Thanks for sharing your heart in such a beautiful way. I can't imagine how wonderful / how hard this is, but you are equipping me well to pray with you. What a joy! Kiss sweet baby girl's head for me :) Love, QQuinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14446233534591572279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-75420934548660465432008-02-22T16:44:00.000-08:002008-02-22T16:44:00.000-08:00Please go get to know my dear friend... her first ...Please go get to know my dear friend... her first foster child was a newborn baby girl. I was blessed to hold her and change her diapers and love her,too. :) Hearts were broken and that baby was bathed in prayer. My friend knows exactly what you are/will be going through; I bet she'll bless you. <BR/>http://godnudges.blogspot.comCindy-Still His Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00699695957294293616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9672908576255934.post-26660071777590822782008-02-22T16:04:00.000-08:002008-02-22T16:04:00.000-08:00So well said, Stacy. Ultimately, that must be our...So well said, Stacy. Ultimately, that must be our hope for all of our children and everyone we love--His love.<BR/><BR/>It's so amazing to read about your journey. Don't stop sharing.Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183415494235734312noreply@blogger.com