Just received word my sister passed away.. here I sit in a foreign land. I miss her and I want her back. Please no negative comments let me just mourn.
I do not know you, but am an RR supporter and have been following your blog - I am so terribly sorry about the loss of your sister. You and your family will be in my prayers.
I know that we do not know each other, but I want you to know that I am praying for you... not only for your loss, but for your situation with your son... I had actually seen his picture on RR a long time ago and thought to myself, "What a sweetheart, I sure hope he gets a family soon!" I actually know someone who just went through a very very similar situation in China with an older child adoption. God put this precious baby boy in your life for a reason. We don't always understand the journey required of us to get to our kiddos, but He knows the plan for us, and He will reveal it in his own time. Just know that there are people out there with you in their hearts tonight. It will get better. Have faith and stay strong for that sweet little boy. *HUGS*... Jacki
Mom to 3 year old Brady, domestic SN adoption Soon to be Mom to Ava Katherine, international SN adoption....
So very sorry for the loss of your sister and that you can't be home with your family right now :( Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Lisa, I am so sorry. I truly do not know what to say, but as always, you are in my thoughts and prayers. You, your whole family (that includes Joshua because he IS your son!).
I don't know you but I have been reading your blog (I came to it from another RR family blog). I just wanted to let you know that I will be praying for your whole family as you mourn the loss of your sister. I will also be praying that the situation with little Joshua not being allowed to enter the US is resolved very quickly so you can get home, especially now when you need to be home with your family. Even though times are hard remember Philipians 4:13, a verse that has gotten me through many many hard times.
I went to bed praying for you and woke up praying for you. I know exactly what you are going through. Two years ago almost to the day my brother died while I was in Ukraine in the middle of a much longer than anticipated adoption and I also was in a critical place in the adoption where I couldn't go home. My blog friends helped so much with their support comments and prayers . I want you to know your family and your son are in my prayers. God will sustain you through this and pray it be his will that you bring your precious Joshua home soon. Rhonda
I dont know you either, like many of the other commenters, but have been following your blog ever since I heard that you were going after "Cliff". I saw his picture posted on "life rearranged" and immediately fell in love with him. You will never know the joy in my heart (actually....you probably felt it a million times over) when I saw the pictures of your meeting for the first time. I sat in my chair at my computer and sobbed. So many times, when I see and hear so many sad stories, I question if there is a God. I saw God in those pictures. I pray to that God now to ease your pain and to help your situation so that you may bring your precious Joshua home. Please know that you and your family are held in the hearts of so many that follow your blog. Keep your chin up and keep doing the wonderous things you are doing!
Lisa, I'm so so sorry for your loss. I've been praying for you since you left to go get Joshua, and especially the last few days. Praying that you find peace, comfort, and safety in the arms of Jesus as you get through this very difficult time. Hugs & Prayers! Mel
I am truly sorry for your loss - your situation - and everything. Please know that there are many over here who are lifting you up to the throne as you walk in this valley. Dear Lord - get this family home!!
Father God, You are the creator of all life. You have strength beyond measure and wisdom beyond human comprehension. You are the protector of the vulnerable and a comforter of the weak.
You adopted us into your family so that we might be true sons and daughters of the most high king. You have set us an example to follow and given us the command to care for orphans. To be fathers to the fatherless, as you have done for us.
Press in and comfort this family in their time of trial, grief, and loss. Cover them with your protection, and shield them from all evil, from those who would do them harm. Hold their hearts tenderly in your hands and let your mighty power be witnessed through the healing of your precious child Joshua.
Don't let the work of the devil continue to affect the redemption of this child, but make your presence known by opening the doors that are holding this family back from returning to their home. Joshua's hope and future lie in your powerful, capable, loving hands.
We cry out to you now as your people have done for generations and we know that you have heard our pleas and our prayers will be answered. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
lisa i cannot believe what i just read! i cannot even begin to say how very sorry i am! i wish i could swoop in and help you. know you are in my prayers! xxx
I'm Praying for you, right now. Love you, Sweetie. ~ Jo
ReplyDeleteI do not know you, but am an RR supporter and have been following your blog - I am so terribly sorry about the loss of your sister. You and your family will be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you,
Susan in Ky
Cousin to 2 from U.
so so sorry !!! wish I could help in some way!
ReplyDeletehugs from far away!! Thank heavens you have joshua helps your heart right now!!!!
hugs!
love,
Nancy
I know that we do not know each other, but I want you to know that I am praying for you... not only for your loss, but for your situation with your son... I had actually seen his picture on RR a long time ago and thought to myself, "What a sweetheart, I sure hope he gets a family soon!" I actually know someone who just went through a very very similar situation in China with an older child adoption. God put this precious baby boy in your life for a reason. We don't always understand the journey required of us to get to our kiddos, but He knows the plan for us, and He will reveal it in his own time. Just know that there are people out there with you in their hearts tonight. It will get better. Have faith and stay strong for that sweet little boy.
ReplyDelete*HUGS*... Jacki
Mom to 3 year old Brady, domestic SN adoption
Soon to be Mom to Ava Katherine, international SN adoption....
So very sorry for the loss of your sister and that you can't be home with your family right now :( Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteLisa, I am so sorry. I truly do not know what to say, but as always, you are in my thoughts and prayers. You, your whole family (that includes Joshua because he IS your son!).
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for your loss. Praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI have no words... My heart aches for you during this difficult time. Just know that we are praying for you.
ReplyDeleteCarrie
I am so very sorry for your loss, Lisa. Praying for you!
ReplyDeletePraying you can get home quickly to be with your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI don't know you but I have been reading your blog (I came to it from another RR family blog). I just wanted to let you know that I will be praying for your whole family as you mourn the loss of your sister. I will also be praying that the situation with little Joshua not being allowed to enter the US is resolved very quickly so you can get home, especially now when you need to be home with your family. Even though times are hard remember Philipians 4:13, a verse that has gotten me through many many hard times.
ReplyDeleteI went to bed praying for you and woke up praying for you. I know exactly what you are going through. Two years ago almost to the day my brother died while I was in Ukraine in the middle of a much longer than anticipated adoption and I also was in a critical place in the adoption where I couldn't go home.
ReplyDeleteMy blog friends helped so much with their support comments and prayers .
I want you to know your family and your son are in my prayers. God will sustain you through this and pray it be his will that you bring your precious Joshua home soon. Rhonda
I dont know you either, like many of the other commenters, but have been following your blog ever since I heard that you were going after "Cliff". I saw his picture posted on "life rearranged" and immediately fell in love with him. You will never know the joy in my heart (actually....you probably felt it a million times over) when I saw the pictures of your meeting for the first time. I sat in my chair at my computer and sobbed. So many times, when I see and hear so many sad stories, I question if there is a God. I saw God in those pictures. I pray to that God now to ease your pain and to help your situation so that you may bring your precious Joshua home. Please know that you and your family are held in the hearts of so many that follow your blog. Keep your chin up and keep doing the wonderous things you are doing!
ReplyDeleteLisa, I'm so so sorry for your loss. I've been praying for you since you left to go get Joshua, and especially the last few days. Praying that you find peace, comfort, and safety in the arms of Jesus as you get through this very difficult time. Hugs & Prayers! Mel
ReplyDeleteI am truly sorry for your loss - your situation - and everything. Please know that there are many over here who are lifting you up to the throne as you walk in this valley. Dear Lord - get this family home!!
ReplyDeleteOh I am so so very sorry. I have no words. I wish I could do something. I cant imagine how you must be feeling. I will pray.
ReplyDeleteBe blessed
Ashlee
Father God,
ReplyDeleteYou are the creator of all life. You have strength beyond measure and wisdom beyond human comprehension. You are the protector of the vulnerable and a comforter of the weak.
You adopted us into your family so that we might be true sons and daughters of the most high king. You have set us an example to follow and given us the command to care for orphans. To be fathers to the fatherless, as you have done for us.
Press in and comfort this family in their time of trial, grief, and loss. Cover them with your protection, and shield them from all evil, from those who would do them harm. Hold their hearts tenderly in your hands and let your mighty power be witnessed through the healing of your precious child Joshua.
Don't let the work of the devil continue to affect the redemption of this child, but make your presence known by opening the doors that are holding this family back from returning to their home. Joshua's hope and future lie in your powerful, capable, loving hands.
We cry out to you now as your people have done for generations and we know that you have heard our pleas and our prayers will be answered. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
lisa i cannot believe what i just read! i cannot even begin to say how very sorry i am! i wish i could swoop in and help you. know you are in my prayers! xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your and your family's loss.
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