HI ALL!! Yes it is ME!! I've had to go private for reasons that are beyond my control right now!! Let this stand as a WARNING that someone has tried to steal my identity and has tried to impersonate my family as THEIR OWN!! They are using my information and pictures in fraudulent ways so please be careful IF someone is "saying" it is ME...because it might NOT BE!!! My intentions are NOT to scare ANYONE....but to keep all my blogging friends safe from this scam artist!! I'll miss each and every one of you, and I pray I'll be able to go back public in the future...BUT for now please pray for our family during this investigation time AND pray for this scam artist that he/she will find Jesus in their hearts!! This person can use all of us lifting him/her up in prayer!! If you'd like an "invite" to our private blog, you can leave a comment, but I'm not promising I'll be able to grant access...
Thank you again for your time, love and support!! This has been an amazing chapter in my book of life...AND, at some point...I'm hoping to make this BLOG all pretty again and still advocate for the orphan since that is what I feel God has called me to do....
All my love...and happy Saturday to you all, kj
Saturday, December 12, 2009
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Having Gwen and Suzanne coming to speak at a conference and know youa re all connected. Love your blog and hope I can still follow. Blessings to you adn your adorable family. LIsa K.
ReplyDeleteKristi -
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe this. I am so sorry. We were just talking about that the other night and I would never think it would actually happen. If you can give me access that would be great!! Hope all goes okay. See you soon.
Betsy
Had this happen with my bank card about a year ago. It took me well over six months to brave getting another. Sorry for this. Know the devil is fighting as you are such an advocate for orphans! Praying you will have all resolved soon and that you can continue to advocate for the orphan even if it must be in a different venue for now. Stay strong!
ReplyDeleteI know you don't know me and I totally understand if you don't add me - i'm a student from canada who LOVES your blog! If you want you could add me on facebook to see I'm a real personn! Anyways best of luck figuring that out...thats the problem with sharing you life like this, i will miss the updates your blog brought me greaat joy and has helped me on my reconnection to christ. Thanks again! Will miss you and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, Kristi. I would definitely love to continue to read about LL and your family. This is scary and I'm so sorry it happened to you!
ReplyDeleteI am so sad that this has happened to you. I will be praying for you and your family. I will miss sweet little Lucy Lane pictures! I would love to keep following, but I understand if that is not possible. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThis is so very sad, very sorry to hear about this, I would love to be able to keep following your blog, I would love to be able to adopt one day if I get the chance, following your blog has gotten me even more excited about adopting in the future.. I am a 22 year old Photographer in Central Florida. My own blog is www.jamiealyssaphoto.typepad.com. I would love to get an invite if possible. If not I completely understand.
ReplyDelete-Jamie Alyssa
Hi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteThat is so bizarre! Good luck getting everything staightened out! Would love to have access to your private blog if I can...
-Nicole
Kristi... I am so sorry to hear this... but also encouraged in that God is using you so mightily that you would be subject to such an attack. You and your beautiful family are in our prayers through this time!
ReplyDeleteBTW, if you could add me, I would love to keep following you... we're praying about starting our own adoption journey to Africa in 2010. Your "gotcha day" video made a huge impact on us, and we're likely to use AGCI to help us! If you can't add me, I completely understand. No matter what, we are thankful for the exposure you already have given to the plight of orphans, and for helping to make clear the call of God on our own hearts.
Thanks, Nikki
Hey Kristi,
ReplyDeleteSo SORRY to hear about this. How sad. Your blog has been such an inspiration to me. I hope to keep following. I also understand your wanting/needing to make the blog private right now. I love following your families adventures and seeing you advocate for the orphan. I will def be praying for you all! I hope you have a blessed and merry holiday season!
Sincerely,
Stacy
Hi, Kristi,
ReplyDeleteAlso LOVE your blog! We are almost finished with our paperwork for adoption from Ethiopia through AGCI and loved your video. Would love to keep following your story, but also understand if that's not possible. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family! :)
~Gini
Hi Kristi..I am soooo sorry that his happened to you! I DO hope that things get resolved soon. How scary!! I would love to continue reading your blog, but I TOTALLY understand if you don't add me. I loved your "Gotcha Day" video..very inspiring, for sure!!
ReplyDeleteWow I'm so sorry... what a horrible thing to go through! I know you don't know me, but I'm one of your many faithful followers. I'm 20 years old and going to school in Oregon, but from Alabama. I found your blog about a year ago and through your blog and a few others I've fallen in love with Ethiopia and adoption. I was just accepted to go on a month long mission trip to Ethiopia this coming summer and I couldn't be more excited. I would LOVE to continue following your family, but I understand if that's not possible at this time. You're welcome to add me on facebook or email me. Again I'm so sorry and your family will be in my prayers!
ReplyDelete-Elizabeth Williams
Elizabeth.Williams3@pcc.edu
My facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=name&id=1450410048
Hi Kristi!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE you blog, I have been following it for a while now! I am a student in Germany and I would love to adopt one day! I wrote about that on my blog as well! I would love to keep following your blog, but I do understand, that I am a stranger to you!!
I ams orry this happened to your family! I will pray that everything works out and that this person will stop.
Hope you guys have a wonderful christmas! And I hope you will go public again soon!! :)
Hi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteOf course I'd love to still follow your blog! I am so sorry about all of this. Hang in there, enjoy your beautiful family, and have a Merry Christmas!
Blessings,
Kristy
Hi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I am so sorry. I can't believe this happened to such a great person. I will miss reading about LL and your wonderful family. Your family has inspired us to adopt. I hope you can add us but we will understand if that is not possible.
Tiffany
Hi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry this happened to such a great person. I will miss reading about LL and your wonderful family. Your family has inspired my sister and I to adopt. I hope you will be able to add us if not then we understand.
Tiffany
oh Kristo - we will be praying for you! We just began the process of adopting from ethiopia through AGCI - and your video has been so precious to us as now we have seen where our daughter is/will be! Would love to keep following you - but no worries! Praying for the sisters, and for a quick resolution for you all.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Christmas!
Thanks for all you do - Becca
Hi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteWe're a family adopting from Africa as well, and have been following your blog. So sorry for what's happened to you! We'd love to keep following your blog, but no worries if that's not possible. May God bless you on your journey!
Oh KJ, this is awful, let it be our warning! You have a beautiful family and more precious heart! I look forward to your posts, would love to be included!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristi...it's Kelly over at Adama Diaries. So sorry to hear about this (the enemy doesn't like your blog!)....I love it and sure hope I can be invited to follow if possible! Keep on keepin on.....Merry Christmas from Ethiopia!
ReplyDeleteKelly B.
Oh how horrible. I am so sorry this happened to you. I love reading your blog and would love an invite. My husband and I are also adopting through Ethiopia.
ReplyDeletepraying for you guys! I just started reading your blog and loved reading it! Hopefully you can get this figured out soon and come back live! :0)
ReplyDeleteI'm another AGCI adoptive mom (boy from China). I would love to keep following your blog. I understand if you want to keep your family private. If you start a blog solely for the advocation of orphans, add me to that one! Praying for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteKristi,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry this is happening to you and your family. We lift all of you up in prayer. I would love to still follow your blog but will understand if you say no.
Renee
Hi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. I will be praying for your family during this time and praying for the person on the other end.
I have enjoyed following your story and sweet LL.
Blessing to you and your family.
Oh no Kristi! That is horrible! Of course I would love to still be able to read about your precious family and sweet Lucy Lane (that Ethiopian face melts my heart). I'm so sorry you had to do this, I know it breaks your heart a bit since you are doing so much to help these amazing children get home more quickly. If I don't get to "see" you before Christmas then Merry Christmas and I hope Miss Lucy Lane's first Christmas home is amazing. I'm sure she will be cracking you up as always!
ReplyDeleteI was so suprised and sad when I clicked on to read your blog this morning. Praying for peace and safety for your family. I have know doubt that you are under attack from the enemy because you are advocating for orphans. We as a foster/adoptive family understand all to well. I would love to keep following your blog but understand if not possible. May God continue to bless your beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteKristi,
ReplyDeleteThis is outrageous that someone would do this! I am terribly saddened for you and your family. You have always been so gracious and welcoming us all into your family but I completely understand the need to go private. I'd love to keep following your story as your family is what has led me to start an orphan/adoption ministry at my own church. But I understand if not. Bless you and I hope everything works out for the best. God bless you.
Jessi
so sorry momma! May yall be covered under his wings of protection.
ReplyDeletePlease include me if you can! whitney!
I'm so sorry. :-( I'm really going to miss your blog. :-(
ReplyDeleteThis is terrible. Satan is at work! Your blog has had a positive impact on so many, and he is trying to destroy that. I would love to continue to follow your blog if that is OK. I pray that everyone will be able to again soon. Blessings,
ReplyDeleteSarah
Kristi and Johnson family,
ReplyDeleteHow horrible! We hope everything works out and that this will be ended quickly. You all will remain in our thoughts and prayers. We love following LL and your sweet family and feel as if you all are a part of our family! We'd love to continue following your blog journey. Have a wonderful Christmas!
The Cincere Family
This news is sad, indeed... and bizarre. If you're able to add us to your private list, that would be fantastic. Of all the blogs I follow, you're the one my husband keeps asking about. He says, "Any new pictures of Lucy Lane?!" We'll be praying for a quick resolve to this issue. ~Rachel
ReplyDeleteOh Kristi, this is tough. The Light always extinguishes the darkness...press on! I will be praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that this has happened to you...hard to believe. Would also love an invite if possible....
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry Kristi. That is terrible, I hope you can resolve everything quickly. It is so sad in this day in age that when something is so awesome (like your blog) someone can try to ruin it with technology. :(
ReplyDeleteI love reading about lucy lane since we are adopting ourselves, and if we could follow, that would be great, but I understand if you need to limit the amount of readers. GOD BLESS!
Kristi, im sorry this has happened! I pray everything gets worked out quickly and God is seen yet again through this!! I enjoy reading about your family and little miss LL. I would love to be able to keep following your story if possible. I hope your family has a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteOh, Kristi, that's terrible! Lil' Miss E and I would love to continue to follow along. Warm Regards, Min
ReplyDeleteDear Kristi -
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry that this happened to you and your family. My husband and I are in process of adopting from Nepal and found your blog to be so inspiring! Many of my family members have viewed your beautiful "Gotcha Day" video of Lucy Lane. I will pray for you and your family and hope that this is resolved quickly.
Merry Christmas to you all!
Sincerely,
Shelley
Hi Kristi, I was just shocked when I came to your blog today. I'm glad I bookmarked a lot of your links yesterday as your blog has been a huge source of research and inspiration for my husband and me as we start our Ethiopian adoption (he is just in love with LL, btw!) Hope you get all this resolved soon, and we'll be praying for you. I'd love to keep up with you if you can add me, if not, I'll look for you at preschool!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that this happened to you! I will be praying for you. I am thinking about adoption from Africa and would love to follow your story. But if not, I totally understand. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that this has happened, but glad that you have been able to take the steps you need to protect your family. I'd love an invitation to your private blog but would *completely* understand if you can't since we don't know each other in real life. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Liz in Michigan
OH NO! What am I going to do without my LL fix everyday?! I am so sorry to hear this! I would love to still be able to read your blog. Hope this gets worked out for you quickly!
ReplyDelete~Trish
So sorry that's happened to y'all! I LOVE reading your blog everyday! (It's a fun connection to Hoptown, which is where I grew up!) I would love to keep following!! Best of luck getting this all worked out!!
ReplyDeleteLindy Schweizer
Hi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteWe will miss your blog so much. Even my husband reads with me on the updates. It has been so wonderful as we end the adoption process on our little girl from Ethiopia. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. we hope we can be part your private blog, but if not we understand.
Blessings,
Ashlie
We may be joining you in the private blog world as this indeed is crazy! Pretty please add me to your access!!!!! By the way one of the girls who just commented that you don't know is one of my bestfriends (Melissa Debardeleben) so I can vouch for her for you! They are adopting too now!
ReplyDeleteKristi,
ReplyDeleteI am so upset at the problems this has caused you.
I am frustrated that they have been used as a vehicle to block your message of Orphan Awareness.
I am selfishly sad as I already miss the many faces of LL!
Praying peace surrounds you and your family during this time.
Stacy
Oh my! I had to do a double take when your blog popped up! How disheartning to say the least that something like this would happen. I enjoy checking in with your family everyday, so if you could add me, that would be great. I totally understand if you are hesitant to add people you don't know personally. I am adopting from Reeces Rainbow and we are traveling next month to get our little guy. You have been to my blog before and left me a nice comment about putting information about Reeces Rainbow on your site.
ReplyDeleteI sure hope you get this resolved, and what timing, right before Christmas!! You have a sweet heart to ask for prayer for this person.
Jodi Lewandoski
oh...i'd love an invite...love your blog and family and heart. but i understand if you can't...but you can click on my blog and see i'm a REAL person! :-)
ReplyDeleteKristi I am SO SORRY this is happening to you. How awful! We had someone steal pictures of the twinkies off my blog and say they were their twins and that they died in a car accident. I was so hurt someone would steal from me. My kids would be so sad to not get their Lucy Lane fix. They want us to get a baby just as cute whenever God sends us to Ethiopia to adopt. I'd love an invite to your blog.
ReplyDeleteValerie Foriest
Kristi,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about what happened to your family. You are such an inspiration to me and so many people. I love checking in with you everyday to see what you all have been up to, as well as all the adoption information you give. If I can be added when you can that would be great if not though I understand. God Bless You and Your Family. Much Love, Tara
I would love an invite...this is Gwen's Ally Kat's Mom...or as most know me...Elly's mom. We have loved watching your family this year. But I also understand not really knowing me so if you cannot invite me, I understand!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristi...You don't know me I realize, but I'm the mom of three small children and I LOVE reading your blog. If there is any way you can add me I would love it. If you can't, I understand. (: Thanks for all the laughs, inspiration, and sharing your faith. I'll miss reading about your family!
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry this is happening to you all!....I understand you gotta keep that family safe:) I would love to be able to follow you, but understand if I cannot.....we are an AGCI family (we've emailed before :)....we are not yet on the yahoo support group, but will be soon! If I can still follow you, you can find me at www.flitterbugsblog.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI wonder why people have to do crazy stuff like that! You don't know me but I have been reading your blog since Lucy Lane came home. =) So, I hope I can get invited too.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Susan
susanfranklin72@yahoo.com
WOW.. I have heard about this happening before.. so sorry.. praying for the person that would do something like this. I love your blog and so would love to be a part of it but understand if you can't:(
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry! I will be praying for your and your families safety and that everything works out! I absolutely adore your blog...you have inspired me so much! I am 23 yrs old, trying to figure out what to do w/my life and trying to listen to God's every whisper. Through your blog, I became certain I want to devote my life to everything adoption. I have one adopted sibling and one foster sister. I can't wait to start a family w/the man God has destined for me and adopt like crazy internationally and through the foster care system! I would love an invite to your family blog if your able! God Bless and remember, He does not make Mistakes!!!
ReplyDeleteW/Love Rachel
I don't comment much but I am a fellow AGCI family. Your blog was a huge motivation in helping us to pursue adoption. My blog is www.bringinghomebabykeyser.blogspot.com email
ReplyDeleteamymkeyser.blogspot.com. I would love an invite if at all possible.
I seriously hope you find out who is doing this. It is so sad that someone would do something like this and force you in a position to have to go private when you and your story are such a blessing and encouragement to us.
OH MY GOODNESS! I am saddened that this has happened to your precious family! I will be praying for you all as you begin to investigate this further. I just cannot believe this.
ReplyDeleteI will miss your daily uplifting posts, and those beautiful pictures of that sweet little family of yours. You have done so much for the adoption community and I am just distraught that you have to go private and limit this.
I know it is all in God's plan and I have to tell you, your families adoption story has placed a wonder on my families heart, and my Mom is considering adoption.
I would love to continue to follow, but I understand your concerns. My mom loved looking, and she is saddened as well.
My blog is alookintomyeyes-maa.blogspot.com and I can tell you I'm very real! My email is maa0607@ecu.edu
I understand if you can't send invites, but please know that I am very sorry for this and will keep you all in my prayers!
Give those kids lots of love and kisses,
Melissa
I'm so sorry! I found your blog through April Houston and gave her some items when she was collecting things for you before you got Lucy Lane. I understand if you can't send me an invite. My prayers are with you and your family!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristi~ I'm so sorry this has happened! I would love to still be able to view your blog but will understand if that is not okay. I'm looking forward to seeing more of the Johnson family soon! ~Aubrey :)
ReplyDeletekristi, i hate it when the ugliness of the world comes into my lap, my home. but God will overcome :)
ReplyDeleteif you are able, please add me. we have three bio boys and adopting our third girl. xoxoxo
Man that stinks! I love your blog! Our family is in the adoption process for two older siblings. I loved seeing your heart for waiting children as we feel the exact same way. I hope this is cleared up soon. We would love an invite but totally get it if you can't. My blogger blog is not up and running quite yet but here is a link to our adoption mac blog:http://web.me.com/familyofsix/journeytoafamilyofsidist/Blog/Blog.html . My email is: MyRedeemerLives01@hotmail.com.
ReplyDeleteAmanda Kester
CRAZY !! I'm so sorry this has happened.....
ReplyDeleteHave always loved your posting and photos.... The enemy in life's spiritual battle is out to get those whom he may...but HE is more victorious and will WIN in the end!! Praise be to God!! The orphan is the heart of God... press on!!
much love and support, Sallee
I totally understand..we have had to go private also..do to crazy comments. I feel we have made the right decision.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord help this person who is doing this and change their lives and give you more ways to advocate for orphans. Gidget
How horrible that this happened. I have so enjoyed getting to see little Lucy Lane and will miss reading about her and your sweet family. I would love to keep reading, but understand if I can't. I will miss you guys though!
ReplyDeleteOh No! I am so sad that this had to happen to you! I've been an unofficial follower since we started looking into adopting from AGCI in the Ethiopia program. We are hoping to start our journey soon. I would love to be able to still be able to follow your blog since it's such an inspiration to us but will understand if it's not possible. I can give you our blog site & caringbridge site in a private email if necessary but I don't want to post it on here because of privacy reasons. Thanks again for all you've done in God's name for these orphans & I hope that someday soon you can continue with that calling!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this has happened! I'm so sorry. It would be great to know more info to educate others...maybe i should do this too...
ReplyDeleteI would love to follow ya'll. We've communicated through email about coming to the fellowship group.
Kristi- So sorry to hear this- will miss those sweet faces so much- would love to follow still- hope you get this figured out soon. Erin J.
ReplyDeleteHow awful! I hope this gets all straightened out & that nothing too detrimental has come of it. I have been following your blog for a long time, but I completely understand if I'm no longer able to do so given what has happened.
ReplyDeleteI will be praying this all works itself out in the very near future.
So saddened! This is horrible because your story has inspired so many!!!! Praying that justice will be done and that you can feel once again that you can share your beautiful story!!!
ReplyDeleteWe would of course love to still follow you if possible!
Kristi,
ReplyDeleteI'd love to still be able to read your blog. I would also love to invite you to my own private blog if you aren't already (can't remember if I already sent you one). I am praying for you and your family and for a quick solve on this issue.
God bless,
Sunday (and Elyse)
I would love an invite, but I totally understand if I don't get one. I just wanted to say I am so sorry you are having to go through this. What a mess & I will join you in praying for this person. It's amazing what sin has done to our beautiful world that God created. I pray that you keep your beautiful family safe & sound. I love all the advice you have given & the support for the orphans has been amazing. You & your family have inspired me beyond anything I would have thought imaginable. I can't wait for our ET princess to join us here in good 'ole TN.
ReplyDeleteFrivilous, but I didn't write this down thinking I could come back later, but what was the name of the hair product again?
-Charity cmorris@wjbc.org
So sorry that you are having to go through this Kristi. I have had other blogging friends experience the same thing and it is heart wrenching. Of course I'd love to be able to keep reading about your family's adventures...add me to the list of people on your private list (if possible). Praying that it is ALL resolved QUICKLY!!!! Seeing pics of LL is keeping me sane during this wait ;)
ReplyDeleteJenn
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ReplyDeleteOh, how horrible! I will definitely be praying. I started reading just before you all traveled to pick up your sweet Lucy Lane and I have fallen in love with your blog and all you post about. I will miss reading about your family's adventures. I am a 19 year old college kid, attending Cedarville University in Ohio, and I am currently working through what God is calling me to, which I know involves orphan care and adoption. Your blog has been a source of smiles, tears, and inspiration for me. As much as I would love to continue reading about your family, if you can't invite me to the private blog, I will continue to pray and wait and hope that you will be able to return to public.
ReplyDelete-Stephanie
(stephaniejfrey@gmail.com)
I'm so sorry that this happened to you. I stumbled across your blog a while ago, I'm not sure how. I was admiring the t-shirts you had made for a funraiser. I was wanting to order one _147 million minus one". I thought they were adorable. wE just brought home our son from South Korea and I'm proud to be an adoptive momma!! I'm not sure how to get you my information so I can order one. i will try to get it to you without making it public.
ReplyDeleteKeeping pressing on. You can tell you were impacting many lives for Christ through your blog because otherwise satan wouldn't feel threatened. Remember Our God is bigger! Praying for you guys and praying your ministry can continue. It is a blessing to see so many lives touched.
ReplyDeleteI know you dont know me but I am a sophomore in highschool and read your blog everytime you post. I cant believe that someone would try to use your family...especially Lucy Lane! Your blog has been such an inspiration, and I hope you will invite me to your blog. My dream is to one day adopt from Africa. Hope you find out who it is!
ReplyDeleteHow crazy is this?? So sorry for the headache. If you have time to add people, I'd love to continue to keep in touch.
ReplyDeleteI do not have my own blog. I am not currently adopting. I began 'blogstalking' when my BFF starting her adoption. She does have a blog and is leaving with her family of five in TWO days to pick up their baby girl from Africa and to become a family of 6. (her blog is thesalyersfamily.blogspot.com) They will all be in Africa for 10 days--yep, through Christmas. My friend and I have cried over your 'Gotcha Day' video and used it as an guide to make sure they document their entire stay. Your blog has helped me be a better friend to understand the whole adoption process.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at how you can get everyone out of the house each day looking so cute and am thankful for all your 'real' photos, too! It is good to know my kitchen isn't the only one that is destroyed on a regular basis. I am a single mom of three girls and never have all three 'bow'ed up--I am jealous!! lol
I would love to continue to follow your family but understand your need for privacy. I pray for all of you and the orphans you advocate for. Thanks for sharing so much!!
Again, you have made me a better friend! Thank You!!
So sorry to hear that this has happened to your family. I had my banking info stolen in the Spring and it was not fun, so we really feel for you and your family. I hope that you'll invite me to continue to follow your blog. We are in the midst of our first Ethiopian adoption, and in Canada, the time frames are much longer than the US, so we check your blog regularly to remind us that this adoption will happen! We also have shirts from Pitter Patter art and contacted you before through email about the shirts, so we're a legitimate adoptive family. One quote comes to mind that I hope will give you some comfort, "Don't tell God how big your storm is, tell your storm how big your God is! We know who will win that won! Your in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteTracey Hedges
Your Canuck follower from Ontario, Canada
P.S. Maybe you can let us know if you need contact info / email addresses for those you invite to your blog
Hey Kristi,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you have had so many issues...will be praying that it is all handled quickly for your sake and your families.
I'd love to be able to continue to follow your journey!
Praying for you guys!
~K
I am so sorry for you. I love reading about LL each day. My daughter has just adopted a baby girl from Ethiopia. We leave on the 17th to pick her up. I would love an invitation to keep reading your blog. If that isn't possible I understand.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Kathy
kstanigd@yahoo.com
Like a lot of the posters here, you don't know me, but I absolutely LOVE your blog. I have followed you since you were filling out dossiers and cry everytime I watch your "Gotcha Day" video. I have always had it in my heart to adopt (I'm current pregnant with #2) and your blog has totally inspired me (and my husband!) I would totally and completely understand if you chose not to add me to your invited readers, but I just wanted to let you know I am praying for you and your beautiful family during this time. God Bless!!
ReplyDeleteHello Kristi,
ReplyDeleteI am a student from University of Minnesota Duluth and I have loved following your blog. You have inspired me to adopt a child someday from Africa and I would love to keep reading your blog. I'm so sorry you and your family have to go through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you can add me to your blog. My email address is brpawlow@student.lsc.edu.
I will sure miss your posts and looking at the pictures you post of LL. She is adorable little girl.
oh no -- that's terrible! I would love to get access to continue to read your blog, but understand if that's not possible. I will still read this one, though, and I'll be praying for you!!
ReplyDeleteI do not have my own blog. I am not currently adopting. I began 'blogstalking' when my BFF starting her adoption. She does have a blog (thesalyersfamily.blogspot.com) and is leaving with her family of five in ONE day to pick up their baby girl from Africa and to become a family of 6. They will all be in Africa for 12 days--yep, through Christmas. My friend and I have cried over your 'Gotcha Day' video and used it as an guide to make sure they document their entire stay. Your blog has helped me be a better friend to understand the whole adoption process.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at how you can get everyone out of the house each day looking so cute and am thankful for all your 'real' photos, too! It is good to know my kitchen isn't the only one that is destroyed on a regular basis. I am a single mom of three girls and never have all three 'bow'ed up--I am jealous!! lol
I would love to continue to follow your family but understand your need for privacy. I pray for all of you and the orphans you advocate for. Thanks for sharing so much!!
Again, you have made me a better friend! Thank You!!!
Kristi,
ReplyDeleteMy goodness - THAT is horrible! My goodness, my heart truly goes out to your family during what must be a difficult time. You have been SO open about your adoption journey and you don't deserve this AT ALL! I just can't believe it. Ugh.
I would love access to your new blog, but I understand either way. This is Kim, I have e-mailed with you several times, including about 'the brothers' - hopefully you remember me! We are still waiting and praying for our future children to join our family :o). I owe you SO MUCH, you have opened my eyes again and again throughout this process.
I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers!
Kim
(trying4two at gmail dot com)
This may be the first comment I've ever posted on your blog, but I LOVE reading it. I am a 22 year old college student in Alabama. I also have a heart for orphans and hope to adopt some day. I am so sorry this has happened to you! I would love an invite, but totally understand if I can't. I hope all goes well. I will be praying your family. Have a Merry Christmas! I have a blog, but haven't posted on it yet.
ReplyDeletewww.laughingandloving.wordpress.com
*Tara in Alabama
Kristi:
ReplyDeleteI am really sorry to hear this and take it as a warning to now go private on our adoption blog so that I can protect our family also. This is my daily fix and I'd love to continue to follow if you are able to grant me access. If you can't, I understand that the safety of your family comes first. Our adoption journey blog address is www.lifeabitsweeter.blogspot.com ...well, of course, I'll have to grant you access now that I'm going private.
Michelle
Kristi,
ReplyDeleteHow can I get through my day without reading your daily stories of your blessed family...especially the kitchen photos...and those precious children. I live in MN and have shared Lucy's video with my married kids, friends, etc. If there's a way to grant me access to your blog, please do. We are originally from Illinois, so I have enjoyed several of the blogs featured on your blog. We own a resort in northern MN and I hope to build a blog of our wonderful place soon. I hope to be able to continue reading about your wonderful family.
We are so sad that this happening to you guys! My husband and I just started the process with AGCI and your blog has been SO encouraging to us. We will be praying for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteSo awful! We are adopting from Ethiopia using AGCI , requesting an infant girl unde 12 months, and I have LOVED keeping up with your blog. I hate to see it go private but you must put your family first. I would love to be invited if you decide to do so. Blessings,
ReplyDeleteBetsy Emerson
( do you need our email to invite us or just our blog address? )
Wow Kristi.... That is so sad that something you and your family were willing to share with the world to spread the joy of what God has done in your life, what you've helped others to bring into their lives has been spoiled in such a way. I'd love an invite too, I'll miss my LL fix. ;) What's important is that you protect your family first. We'll be praying for your family and the children that you continue to advocate for. God Bless and have a Merry CHRISTmas. ♥
ReplyDeleteBoooo On crazies! I've totally been there! The Gurske Gang always follows your fam. But totally understand that you have to be picky and choosey. Would love to follow if possible, but understand if not. :-) Prayers!
ReplyDeleteHI, Been involved w/ family get together all day . Got home to check my favorite blog (usually I check in first thing in 5:00 a.m.) I am so going to miss ya'll. I feel like you have given me so much energy to do more with each day, you seem like you can make the little part of a day an interesting adventure! I am a 48 yr old married grandmother from AL , we are raising one of our grandchildren (5 yr old boy). Since your blog we have been including theorphans in our family bedside nightly prayers(our grandson prays specifically for Sam and his siblings in the orphanage your sister went to help set up)! I wish so much that I had my eyes opened at a younger age to the orphans. I would love to be inlcluded on your blog, but will understand if you cant pick us all. We will add this specific prayer for your family tonite! Oh I am so going to miss you in the morning!:( Hope you have a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry this happened to you. I have been reading for awhile, but this is my first time posting. For the past (almost) two years I have been in the process of trying to adopt. I have had so many disapointments, but truly believe that I will end up with the baby I can't imagine my life without. I would love to continue to follow your journey, and would be happy to tell you more about mine via an email.
ReplyDeletejessica.adopts@gmail.com
I cannot believe someone would do something like that! Many good thoughts being sent your way and I hope that this person is caught. You don't know me, but I've been reading your blog for a few months now. I came across it, like many others, through your inspiring and beautiful LL video. I would love to continue reading your blog and seeing all of those adorable pictures of your family, but I completely understand if that is not something you feel comfortable with.
ReplyDeleteHi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty scary, I hope it's resolved soon and that your family can feel at rest and back to "living out loud"! I love your example to everyone how we are supposed to live. I enjoy following your blog and hope you'll let me continue.
Love to you and your family and yes, prayers that the one who is sick feels Jesus move in their heart. It's important to pray for those who inconvenience us!
Maria
I'm so sad this has happened to you. I am a reader who had never commented. I would love to be invited to your blog. My email is IowaK@aol.com
ReplyDeleteBecause of you and so many of your friends (with blogs) and that wonderful Katie in Africa we are adopting. Thank you for your willingness to share your family. We've started an adoption blog. withouthesitationmurray.blogspot.com
Much love,
Katie
If you can keep me in the loop that's great...if not, do not feel the least bit guilty! I completely understand. So sorry you are having to deal with this.
ReplyDeleteTalysa
I'm so sorry this has happened to your family!! I read your blog all the time and am so encouraged as we are praying about foster-care or adoption. You have opened my eyes to the needs around me. Challenging and inspirational. I understand if you don't include me..I never comment. I'm a mother of 5 kiddos...loves the Lord...and is seeking where He is calling us as a family. Thank you for sharing your precious heart and love for children. I cried when I watched your video...made my family watch it!! And you make it look so easy to adopt when I feel overwhelmed with all the details. God bless your ministry to your family and friends! Keep sharing your heart. Don't let this stop the good work you are doing.
ReplyDeleteKate in East TN
Hi Kristi!
ReplyDeleteSorry if this message appears twice. I tried posting once already, but I don't think it worked. I'm soo sorry to hear of your family's situation. I had my banking info stolen in the spring, and it is not fun at all! I'd still like to follow along on the private blog though if possible. We are in the midst of our first adoption from Ethiopia, and the wait times in Canada are much longer than in the US, so we follow the blog and it reminds us that this adoption will happen for our family. You'll get through this though....I keep thinking of a quote that I love when I need a little extra faith and encouragement: "Don't tell God how big your storm is, tell the storm how big your God is". We know who wins that contest! Hang in there! We're praying for you.
Blessings,
Tracey Hedges
Your Canuck follower from Ontario ,Canada
Dear Kristi and Johnson Family,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about what has happened with your blog. I have been following your blog since summer after my sister showed it to be. Your family and your pictures bring me and my husband so much joy and happiness. I pray that this will all work out for you. Thanks to you and your family my husband and I are wanting to adopt in a few years. I would love to be able to continue reading your blog. Thanks for all the inspiration and letting us into your lives!
Renee and Sean Crowley
Denver, CO
seriously?? Some people suck. please let me in :) :)
ReplyDeletehey shoot me an email with some info, i am wondering what happened and if im too open?
ReplyDeleteHi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that this happenning to you. I hope you still have a chance to stop at our blog from time to time. If it's possible we would love to be able to stay in touch with you. We will keep you in our prayers, God bless your family.
Gilbert L. (Arkansas)
You dont know me, but like everyone else, I have felt so encouraged by your blog. I know if you give me hope and inspiration, you are doing for hundreds of others as well! I cant believe that one person would come along and ruin such a good thing. Such a God thing! You, single handely (or should I say single-blog-ley) were changing peoples lives, giving orphans hope, and just sharing life. All those things were so important and It breaks my heart to know that random people cant just click over and find your blog anymore!
ReplyDeleteWell I would understand if you were only letting in your family and friends, but I would love to keep reading! You can add me on facebook to know that I am just a single girl in Michigan!
Tara
TaraN4ms@comcast.net
Oh my goodness! That is terrible! I would LOVE to continue reading your blog- your love for Jesus and orphans and your family is inspiring and encouraging to me! And not to mention I LOVE your pix of Lucy Lane! We're getting close to our adoption- waiting for 5.5 months now!
ReplyDeleteJanet
janetbelleme@Yahoo.com
I was suprised when I clicked on your blog (as I do every evening!) and your cute background and blog didn't pop up:( I am always amazed that you make it a priority to blog. Your blog reaches soo many for such a beautiful purpose. It allows people to see the tangibility (word?) of adoption. When we walk in such a mighty and purposeful way for God's great call I know it Infuriates Satan. God has used your blog for His Glory, for His children, His purpose. I pray He hedges your family. I would LOVE to continue to follow but your safety obviously comes first. Just add me if you can!!! Praying to see how God uses this experience for HIS purpose. Blessings
ReplyDeleteI forgot to leave my email earlier...sjennifer457@yahoo.com:)
ReplyDeleteOh Kristi! What will I do without my nightly Johnson Family "Fix"?! I feel like I have lost part of my family! I'll be keeping you and your precious family in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteLove Ya!
Lesa
You don't know me, but I have been following your blog for a while. My friend watched your gotcha day video and has been inspired to adopt from Ethiopia as well. I am so sorry this is happening to you!
ReplyDeleteKristi I know I have not seen or talked to you or Will in many years...But I have to admit that I have followed The Johnson for over a year....and I am so sad that this has happened to your wonderful family. You guys have been such an inspiration. I have enjoyed all the pictures and wonderful GODLY work you guys are doing.
ReplyDeleteI would love to continue to follow you; however, I completely understand that you must protect your family. I will continue to pray for your family. God Bless.
Sheri
I would love to be invited to your private blog but totally understand if not. My husband and I are in the beginning stages of adopting a little girl from Ethiopia:)
ReplyDeleteHope this all clears up soon!
Jenny
I am heartbroken! I am praying that all will be resolved for your family as quickly as possible. You have served as a voice of God for adoption in my life. It is because of you and Lucy Lane that I "get it". While you must do all you can to protect your family, I would be honored to be invited to follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteLet us all pray that Satan will be overpowered and the advocation for orphans will continue.
May God bless you and your family this Christmas and always!
Sarah
saalwine@gmail.com
Wow. This seriously made me rethink putting our Ethiopia journey on a blog. I'm trying to keep it not too personal but I know people can always dig and find info. Your video truly has touched my husband and I. We have 3 boys and after several months of trying domestic adoption we have switched to Ethiopia. I would love if you allowed us to follow your blog, but if you want to just keep it to people you personally know I totally understand.
ReplyDeleteOMG...this is just soo sad. I will be lost without my Lucy Lane and the entire family. If I can still follow your PRIVATE blog I would love too!! I will pray for you all. This just saddens and makes me sick to even think someone would do this. Kristi I just loved hearing from you everyday...I'm sooo sad.
ReplyDeleteKaren
WI
www.hernkekid.blogspot.com
kjboesch@new.rr.com
FB is under Karen Boesch Hernke
Noooo!!! Oh my gosh! I read your blog EVERYDAY! That is terrible that someone did that!!! I would love to be invited to the private blog but I understand if it's not possible!!! I will keep checking back and hope you will be back soon!!!
ReplyDeleteApril
asomape11@aol.com
Kristi, this news makes me sick. As you know, I have followed your blog for quite some time & hope to continue to. Please add me to your list, if possible.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shock! My daily visit to your blog led me to this surprising and awful news! I pray that this person who did this to you does indeed find Jesus! I will miss my daily Kristi blog and would love to stay connected with you if at all possible. Your passion for the orphan is incredible and God has been changing lives through you! Satan has his ways and I'm just going to pray that in the end...ALL GLORY will go to our KING! As your 200,000th hit girl...I hope to be reconnected again with you soon! :) Have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDelete-Kristin
ckhimmler@gmail.com
I've never commented before so I totally understand if you don't add me. I've been reading your blog for some time now and just wanted to let you know I have really needed your words and they have come at just the right moments, it seems. My husband and I are adopting and have run into some issues and I have been so inspired by your journey. I will def. miss reading about you and your family and encourage you to continue being an advocate. I am disappointed by this and I pray that you will be able to start back up in the future. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristi - This is such a horrible thing that has happened. I'm sorry that it has happened to YOU. You are inspirational and are giving hope to so many orphans out there - opening the eyes of so many people. My own heart, you've opened to Ethiopia (when I was set on South America). You know me (a little) as the one who won the contest, in CT. I would love to continue to follow along with you in this journey if that would be alright.
ReplyDeleteTake good care,
Mandy
a.d.0856@gmail.com (new email address)
Hi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteI have never commented before, but I found your video recently and loved it, and have really enjoyed reading your blog. I am passionate about helping orphans as well; I have just graduated from college and am about to go to Eastern Europe with an adoption agency (Bethany Christian Services) to volunteer in children's homes. I hope to work in adoption when I return to the US, so I have loved getting to see a family's perspective who has adopted. I would love to continue reading, but as everyone else stated, I understand if this is not possible. I am so sorry this happened to you; I will be praying for y'all and the other person involved.
Abby
Kristi, I am so sorry to hear that someone is taking something so wonderful (your blog) and making it a dangerous place for your family to share their story. I realize you don't know me, but you have certainly inspired me. My husband and I have three kids, just submitted our dossier last week, and can't wait to meet our daughter in Ethiopia!!! We just told our families last week (we were a little nervous to share the news with them). They were a little shocked, so the first thing I did was show them your blog and your video from your journey to Lucy Lane! They were so touched by it. It made it easier for them to see what the trip, experience and process was like. Thank you so much for sharing that with all of us! I hope to be able to follow you, but understand if you are not going to be able to allow all of us to view your new site. Thanks for all that you have done and good luck with the future of your blog,
ReplyDeleteDeena
We just started our blog:
www.teammarquis@blogspot.com
I am so sorry to hear this. I am hoping you will let me continue to read your blog (you just recently blogged about me). I look forward to checking your blog every night once my kiddos are in bed. I completely understand if you can't let me at this time. Although I was just starting to set up my blog and am really wondering if it is still a good idea?
ReplyDeleteHey Kristi, follow you guys daily and would love to keep...but completely understand if not...do you need any information?? Thanks, Jennifer Morrison
ReplyDeleteKristi
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to here you have had to go private.
But, I read your blog every night and would love for you to add me.
You are such an inspiration for many.
Thanks
Maggie Blane
Wow! So very sorry this has happened to you and your family! You are such an inspiration to so many people...me included! I will pray for you all during this time and especially for the person who has done this terrible thing. I so hope you are back soon!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristi! I am so sorry this has happened. The enemy is at work in your fight for the orphan for sure! I have loved following your blog. We actually switched from the Korea program to the Ethiopia program partly because of you! We are also starting an orphan ministry for our denomination (my dh is the general superintendent; cogaf.org)I hope to still be able to follow your blog, and I totally understand the need to protect your family! We will be praying for you and this situation! God Bless!
ReplyDeleteOh, how my heart fell when I saw this. I am a mom of 2 Guatamalan angels and one little surprise homemade miracle all under the age of 3. You give me inspiration to take all my kids out and ideas on how to keep them entertained. You are part of my day everyday. I look forward to having quiet time and one of those moments is for catching up with you. I will so miss that. Praying for this situation. I started following at the beginning of Lucy Lane's adoption. Oh what a journey that has been. It brought back memories of our adoptions and boy I would do it again in a heart beat if that is what the lord called us to do.
ReplyDeleteIf you are able to keep me that would be great.
Paula
xrayred@embarqmail.com
Oh no! I'm so sorry that has happened to you guys! Hearing your encouraging words and seeing your adorable pictures are truly a highlight in my day! If you can, I'd love to be added so I can keep reading! My husband and I began an adoption earlier this year, but then became pregnant. We are now having complications in our pregnancy, but are carrying our little girl to term. Adoption is still very much in our future and your story is such an inspiration! You can check out my blog, if you want, too... promise I'm legit! :-)
ReplyDeleteSheyenne
I am so sorry to hear that this has happened to your family. We will be praying for ya'll. I have loved following your blog, and would like to continue to do so. My email is trashawnmd@yahoo.com. We leave to pick up our little girl in 3 weeks.
ReplyDeleteHow can I not have my nightly dose of LL and all your family stories? I follow your blog daily (nightly really when my four kiddos are fast asleep), and hope I can continue to follow your story. We are in the process of adopting from Ethiopia as well, on that waiting list, wishing the months away! :) azaddinks.blogspot.net
ReplyDeleteTake care, and I hope you get your identity issues resolved soon, how scary. Paige
Im sorry this Happened to you. May they catch her fast although that wont be something to give you back your security 120%, at least you will know the person who cause your family such and will be put behind bars. Enjoy your holiday and find peace in the new year. http://1b1gmyloves.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteKatie
Kristi, just to echo what so many others have said, your blog has been an inspiration to me. I can't wait for quiet time to log on and grab great ideas from you on what to do with our three (soon to be four) adopted children. I hope all this is resolved for you soon, and you have a blessed Christmas. I would love to stay connected to you, but understand this process may be a lengthy one. Please know you are in all our prayers- Kim.
ReplyDeleteI am really sorry to hear this, Kristi. I enjoy reading your blogs and seeing pictures of your sweet family. I am the girl in Alabama that is adopting a baby girl from China. We got a referral on December 1. She is gorgeous and we are so in love with her already. You can visit me at www.fivefairleys.blogspot. I would love to have access to your blog, but from the looks of your comment blogs, that may be impossible as the goal is to LIMIT the number of visitors. Well, anyway, this isn't goodbye... just see ya in a little while, once this mess gets worked out. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteAshley
Hi kristi! My name is also kristy and I am a mother of two boys in ohio. We are just starting our process of adopting from ethiopia. I found your blog on youtube after watching your video. Now I follow every day and I love seeing all the silly faces of LL. I hope God continues to bless your family and I would love to continue to watch LL grow. Take care
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear about this! You do not know me but I started following your blog about six months ago after a friend, Kris, sent me Lucy's Gotcha Day video. Kris and her husband are currently trying adopt from Peru. Anyway, I have LOVED reading your blog and love how you are advocating for adoption. I was adopted at six weeks old and am so THANKFUL I was! I think you and your family are wonderful and would love to keep following you but completely understand if you are not comfortable. My e-mail is maggievoth@sleepyeyetel.net. I will be praying for your family as well as this "hacker."
ReplyDeleteKristi,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that this has happened. I have never heard of this on blogger before. I hope this all comes to a quick end and you can go public once again. Would you mind sending me an invite to your blog? I can't imagine missing out on your daily happenings! ;) Tisha
Oh no!!! I can't believe this has happened. I have been following and so enjoying the stories and adventures of LL and the family. I would love an invite to continue to follow, but I also understand if you are unable. I will have to make Karson keep me informed. I think your adovocating for the orphan has been proven successful...so I hope this little bump in the road does not keep you down. Keep up the good work!!
ReplyDeleteI am so saddened; just as many of your other blog readers. I sure hope that one day you will be able to go public again. Thank you for sharing your lives with us, readers. You are truly an inspiration to many. I am so sorry your having to go thru this. I will pray for this person that he/she gets the help they need.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless!
-Vivian
Oh NO! This makes me SO sad. You are such an inspiration and I love reading about your family and precious Lucy Lane. I would love an invite but completely understand any hesitations:) God Bless! Jennifer (JWK979@yahoo.com)
ReplyDeleteOh no, I am so sorry this has happened to you. I found your blog while researching adoption and absolutely love reading it. It is one of the highlights of my day. I pray that all this is worked out very soon. I would love to be added to your list, but completely understand if that is not possible. We have decided to go with AGCI when and if we do proceed with our adoption plans all because of your blog. I am from Mt. Juliet and have loved finding new things to do with my children through your adventures. I will truly miss reading about your lives everyday. I will be praying for your family.
ReplyDelete-Lauren
Hi Krisy...I read your blog often and yes it is a constant encouragement to me! I hope you get everything figured out. We are adopting from Ethiopia as well and have just found all these blogs so helpful. God Bless you and your family!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristie,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Nicole, and I live in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. I'm also adopting a baby girl from Ethiopia - my file has been there since February.
I've been following your blog for a few weeks, and would love to continue doing so, if you're comfortable allowing access to me (my email address is nmbellefleur@yahoo.com). I also have a private blog, and would be happy to invite you to follow my journey.
I'm very sorry to hear about what has happened to you and your family - I can't imagine what you must be going through. I pray you find a way through this, so you can continue to advocate on behalf of orphans.
My best,
Nicole
Kristi,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry this has happened. I know your blog was reaching so many. I would love access, so I can keep up with you guys (since I hardly ever get to see you). We will pray for you guys.
Kristy F.
We're going to be sad not being able to read about Lucy Lane. You were such a great blogger with daily updates and beautiful inspiring pictures to give us hope for our adoption. My 10 yr old will be sad to hear this. We would love to be invited to your private blog but understand your concerns. How could someone take something so good and ruin it - we will pray for them.
ReplyDeleteKristy,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for what you are going through. Thank you for the wonderful posts, and heart warming stories. I don't know what I will do without being able to read about you and your marvelous family! I would love to be invited to share, however,I understand if you cannot. Thanks for everything!
so sad!! Hope you get it figured out!!!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! That is crazy. What love to follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteKristi,
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry you have to go thru this! My mom just had something similar happen with banking information. Scary! I have enjoyed reading about your family, and watching Miss LL grow! I would love to continue to follow your story! You have opened my heart to the orphan and I am so grateful! I pray someday I can share my story with you!
Blessings to your family!
This is sooo sad. I will miss getting to read about you and your family. My daughter always says mom lets see if there are any new pictues of that cute Lucy Lane!I hope we can read about you and see your families progress in the future.
ReplyDeleteWow! I am sorry this happened to you and your family. I have enjoyed reading your blog. I understand your needing to protect yourself. I will miss following your family and Lucy Lane but I pray that this difficulty will resolve quickly.
ReplyDeleteShalom,
Denise
Now I want to cry...I will miss very much "watching" LL grow up. Your blog is the one I get excited to see everyday. I am so sorry this is happening to your family. Someday I hope to share my family's story with you too....Until we "meet" again, may God shine His light down upon you....
ReplyDeleteDear Kristi, So sorry that you are having to go thru this. I appreciate your being an advocate for orphans. And thank God for bringing your precious LL into your home. Would love to continue to follow your blog, but will understand if it cannot be. Prayers for you.
ReplyDeleteHi Kristi! I'm so sorry to hear this happened to you. I've had the same thing happen with bank cards, etc. before but I'm sure not on the same level as you're dealing with. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers. I messaged you before as I enjoy your blog because of the likelihood I will be adopting one day, due to being in premature ovarian failure at 29. I love seeing how your family meshes the customs of LL's home country with those of the US and its so inspiring to me to see your sweet family. That being said, I understand needing to protect yourself so if you can't grant acces, I understand. I also don't have a bloggers account or anything...
ReplyDeleteAlways -
Anna
So sorry to hear this! Totally stinks. Would love to keep reading. You guys will be in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteI've been following your blog for months now. I'm sad that it takes this for me to finally comment. I am so sorry for what your family is going through. You are such an amazing woman and advocate for the widow and orphan. I am constantly inspired by your words and look forward to reading your blog each day. My eight year old is head over heels with Lucy Lane and your family. I think she's watched your Gotcha Day video a dozen times. I am praying for your family and for the person responsible for this. Of course I would love to be continue following your story but completely understand your need to keep things private. Thank you for the time you have shared with us all!
Merry Christmas to you and your family~
Hi Kristi,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear you're going through this! I am another one of your MANY followers who is going to miss checking on your family every day! I first found your blog from your Gotcha Day video, and have had a couple of e-mail conversations with your sister. Your video inspired me toward adoption again (have had a heart for it for a long time) and your blog has been such an inspiration and support while I wait on my husband to have the same heart! I would absolutely LOVE to be invited to continue following, but completely understand that it probably isn't possible right now. We have a family blog at
www.schmiedekenews.blogspot.com
We will be praying for your family.
Kristi,
ReplyDeletewow! Unbelieveable. God has given you a voice in advocating for these orphans and clearly the adversary hates these babies. Just when I get down about fundraising, this stuff just gives me the boost to push on! Would love to follow if there is room.
I was brought to your blog by a friend who is also adopting a little girl from Ethiopia. I have loved reading about the journey the Lord has taken your family on as your prepared for Lucy. My husband and I are expecting our first child in March after years of waiting for God to bless us with a pregnancy. Seeing the way He fulfills his promise for a family in others is truly inspirational. I am so sorry your family is being intruded upon by this person and I will pray that it ceases. I will miss following your blog and look forward to the day I can hear your updates again!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh! That is horrible!! I'm so frustrated that this has happened to you and your family. I love reading about you guys...it's like my morning cup of coffee. :) Good luck with this, if you can't add me, I understand....I just don't know what I'm going to do first thing now when I get to work in the mornings....I guess work. lol....I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless and happy holidays!!! :)
ReplyDeleteKristi,
ReplyDeleteI am saddened that someone would intentionally do things to keep your family from being the beacon of light that you are for so many children around the world. Your passion for orphans is just plain inspiring.
Like many others, I've never commented before, but I've been following your blog for a while. My husband and I have planned to adopt since before we were married, and we're finally getting close to starting the process. Your story has been the daily encouragement we've needed to help prepare ourselves and our family for the new addition to our family. If I may keep following your family's story, I'd love to. I've actually been wanting to email you to ask you some questions regarding adoption. I'm bummed I didn't do this earlier, because now I don't have your email address!
I will also be praying your site is able to go public again in order to keep reaching hearts all over the world to join you in advocating for the orphan.
Thanks for your consideration.
Kari (stevenandkari@gmail.com)
Like many others, you do not know who I am. I have been following your blog for three or four months and love seeing pictures of your children and following your promoting adoption . I am a mother of five grown children and a grandmother already, so I'm too old to adopt. I think you are doing a wonderful thing and I so admire the way you and your husband are raising your children, preferring spending all of your time with them. You have a beautiful family and a good heart. I would love to be able to still follow your blog, but I do not have my own and understand if you want to keep it private.
ReplyDeleteaw man. this just sucks! why are people evil???? i think you have my old email address... please leave a comment on my blog if you don't... but also, you may want to switch over to wordpress (what i had to do) b/c blogger won't let you go private with more than 100 readers or something like that. and wordpress, even when public, is better at tracing who is reading your blog, etc... has extra protections. so so so sorry you're going through this!!!! (actually go ahead and use this email if you let me read... rvzalbertson at gmail
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becca
I hope I get invited because it is the best part of my day to read your blog. Work will be so boring now! I hope everything works out for you and your family and you get this all straightened out.
ReplyDeleteKristi, I'm so sorry to hear about what has happened to you and your family. I look at your blog every morning and the girls I work with think I'm crazy but that's okay. This is only my second time to post, the first was when you got you baby girl in the summer. LL is just beautiful and starts my day off with a smile. Your other babies are just as beautiful. I saw Gwen O. a couple of months back at a restaurant in Brentwood and recognized her from your blog. When I started talking to her my two teenage boys (13 and 16) thought I was out of my mind. When I'm in the Cool Springs/Brentwood/Franklin area I'm always on the lookout for you and your family. Maybe one day I'll run into you. Would love to continue to read your blog each day but if it's not possible I understand and I'll just catch you when this nightmare is over. Take care and love on those beautiful babies of yours.
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Hey Kristi,
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame that someone would do such a thing. I know this must be heartbreaking to you but trust me when I say WE are heartbroken. My husband and I attended the Together for Adoption conference in Franklin in October and there decided to follow God's calling to adopt. Your blog has been a daily inspiration to us as we have not missed a day in the past month or so. We also plan to adopt from Ethiopia and therefore hope that we can still follow your efforts in advocating for the orphan. If you feel comfortable granting me access, you can reach me at pollybice@aol.com. You can also check me out of FB if you'd like. Again, so sorry for your family but you keep enjoying those sweet babies and let the LORD work this out in His timing.
Praying for your family,
Polly
oh, no! hoping this all gets straightened out soon for you, your family, and the orphans that you are connecting with their forever families! :)
ReplyDeleteif you can send me an invite, I'd love it. if you can't, I'll still continue to pray for all you are doing!
God bless and good luck!
Well that's just not fair:o(
ReplyDeleteJust because of one fool we don't get to see the most beautiful LL! Noodles!
Keep the faith!
A faithful reader.
June
Kennlaff@comcast.net
That is so sad and crazy someone would do this to you and your family! You have been such an inspiration to so many. I would love to continue to follow your journey if possible. You can find me at: www.mullisadoption.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteKristi,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry this is happening to you! I had my identity stolen when I was in my early 20's and it was a nightmare to fix! I hope to continue reading your blog...it was so amazing when I realized your sisters and my husband jason went to high school together. It really is a small world! We are headed to Hopkinsville next weekend to celebrate Christmas. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and safe travels home!
Tori Gilliam
Kristi, I don't even remember how I found your blog. I think I saw the link on one of my friend's daughters blog, who is adopting from Ethiopia. I do not have a blog, BUT have 3 children that do, and I have so much enjoyed reading about your family and your wonderful heart for orphans. My children tell me all the time that I should adopt..I tell them I am TOO old, I am a grandmother now:) I enjoy all your adventures with your children and it reminds me to pray for the orphans. This is so sad that this joy has been "robbed" from you..the joy of sharing about your family and your heart. I will certainly be praying and hope to be able to stay connected. I will look forward to being able to read your blog again soon.
ReplyDeleteHI! I am anna (gwen o's friend/helper/7th child) and i love reading your blog and the pictures of your family are just precious! I understand If you do not accept me, but I hope you figure out everything!
ReplyDeletemuch love,
anna
so sorry to hear this-i call your blog a treat to myself at night-i read quiet a few adoption blogs and some caring bridges once i have all of my chores done! i hate that this has happened to such a wonderful inspiration to me. i would love to follow your private blog if possible.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! I am greatly saddened that your family is going through this! Satan is trying to throw a monkey wrench on what has and is a blessing to so many! BUT, our God is SO MUCH BIGGER AND HE WILL ONCE AGAIN BE VICTORIOUS! I pray that when this matter is resolved you will once again be able to go public. I would love an invitation to your blog, if possible. If not, just like many other readers have said, I completely understand!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your family with us! Lucy Lane is such a highlight for our family! We will definitely miss reading daily about her adventures, especially when they involve George! I cannot imagine a long period of time not seeing pictures of those cute little cheeks and sweet bare feet!
Your love for and desire to make a difference in the lives of orphans is so uplifting and inspiring! I pray that God will quickly resolve all you are going through right now. I also pray for the person who invaded your family's lives. I pray he/she would see God's face, repent and seek His forgiveness.
Thank you again for sharing so much with us!
From our family to yours:
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Shalita
Kristi, This totally is not right, I can not belive this at all. Kinda of scarey for sure. You and I have emailed eachother on several occasions during our adoption journeys, I'd love to continue to follow if it is ok with you...as we are also looking into ET as our next possible adoption. YOu also inspire me for all your energy you have. I also do the diet coke, but you have me beat by a long shot friend!
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i am so sad. i would love to stay in touch and keep following your blog. i hate that this has happened and sense the enemy attacking your family for how god is so greatly using you. i will be praying.
ReplyDeleteKristi,
ReplyDeleteI left a comment yesterday but didn't ask to be added to your private blog. I already miss reading your blogs and it has only been two days! I know that you must be extremely careful. I would love to follow your new blog but I also understand if the safety and security of your family is at risk.
Stacy
Hi there Kristi,
ReplyDeleteThis is Melissa from AGCI - I'd love to keep up with you and your family as your journey to LL was encouraging to us on our journey to our Z babies. We'll keep praying for all of you. God is GOOD.....His glory will overcome all of this!!
Blessings,
Melissa
Kristi,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry this has happened. I had my identity stolen about 2 yrs ago. You feel helpless. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I have several contacts who assisted me.
Wendy Hughes
I cannot believe that someone would do this. Your blog and your testimony is what led me to Ethiopia and to AGCI. We are starting our process in March!! You have inspired so many and this saddens me. I have been encouraged by your words as I go through this process. Prayers lifted up for you. I would love to follow your private blog.
ReplyDeleteKristi...On No! That is terrible! I have been sort of out of touch from blogger since we got home with Birtukan. I would love to be added to your new blog. I can fb you if needed so you know who I am. You have got me seriously thinking about the privacy issue.
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Kristi -- I am so sorry to hear this news. I will be praying that the enemy will be defeated and you will once again be able to share your beautiful story and heart for adoption with the public. I came across your blog through following the Lucht's blog. I met the Lucht's a few months before they brought Silas home. My husband is Ethiopian and so, needless to say, I have quite a soft spot in my heart for Ethiopia. Each time I have visited, I find myself wanting to bring so many children home with me -- unfortunately, it's not that easy! I am so encouraged by your heart for adoption and for being such an inspiration to so many. I would love to continue to follow your blog, but I do completely understand if this is not possible In any case, I will continue to keep you and your sweet family in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteVivian Dersu
so sorry this happened...hope to see you back real soon!
ReplyDeleteThis unfortunate incident has brought me out of hiding. I have stalked...oops...I mean followed your blog for months now. I can't even remember how I found it, except that God seemed to lead me there...we have much in common. My last name is also Johnson, I have four little ones (all boys ages 6 and under), and my hubby and I long to adopt sometime soon. Your blog inspired me to keep on following the dream that God planted in our hearts (the savings account for our adoption has been opened), and hope that I could really survive 5 young children. :) Thanks for allowing God to use you in my life...and I hope things get worked out for your family.
ReplyDeleteHello.
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog for a handful of months and have been touched each time I read. Your heart for the lost and forgotten is so evident. Thank you for your faithfulness and telling your story. I would love to continue to follow so my family can pray.
I don't know you personally, but I am from Texas and have followed your blog for awhile, I love all your pictures and stories...I will miss seeing lil miss Lucy Lane....I understand if you can not add me, and I hope everything works out....God Bless!
ReplyDeletewow Im really sorry to hear that. I hope that you can reopen your blog! I really enjoy reading it! We'll just have to pray for salvation for that person
ReplyDeleteGod Bless!
Hi, I've been reading your blog for a few months and love it. My husband and I are going to be moving to Zambia for a year to work at an orphanage and we are planning to adopt while we are their. Its so encouraging to read your blog and hear about how well Lucy Lane is doing. If you can't give me access I totally understand. I hope this all resolves quickly for you!! God Bless and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI know that you don't know me but I found your blog through one of my blog friends. My Hubby & I are in the process of adopting and I have really enjoyed reading our blog. I hate that this has happened to your family. I hope that one day soon you will be able to go public again, we will miss getting too see your beautiful family and your adorable LL!
ReplyDeleteGod Bless You & Your Family!!!
Konnie
Kristie, I'm sorry u and your family are going through this. I had a similiar situation happen to me several years ago and it was a nightmare to get taken care of. I read ur blog daily and have found that u are such an inspiration to many; I think all of these comments are a true testament to that. I would love to continue to follow your private blog but I totally understand otherwise. I graduated with Kasey by the way :0) wish u and ur family a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year! Sending lots of hugs and prayers ur way.
ReplyDeleteRachel Snodsmith
We have fallen in love with your sweet family and Lucy-We are leaving in January to bring our 2nd child home from China-Our 14 year old daughter is praying hard about being a missionary in Uganda-I am so sorry that you have had trouble with your acct-It is so sad what Satan will do to try and stop people from helping others in the name of Jesus-We would love to continue following your blog---My husband's name is Hal and I love hearing all about what your little Hal does-It is so unusual to hear that name very often-----You have been blessed with a beautiful family and we will continue to pray for you-I was so moved by your post about your brother and it has helped our family with my nephew-Hearing things from others perspective really helps---
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your sweet family,
Angel
www.blessedwithfour.blogspot.com
Hi K,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for whatever is happening and hope and pray you will get through it soon. My 3 year old goes to dayschool on the same schedule as one of yours. I always see you carrying little LL and can't help but feel a strong pull towards that beautiful little girl. I found your blogspot on the X-mas card board and just wept watching the adoption video. I'm trying to figure out my purpose and why I am so drawn to these orphans. Is it mission work or adoption? I'm sure with alot of prayer I will figure that out. I pray you will get through this mess fast because I think if more people watched the video, there would fewer orphans in the world!
Jen G
Add me in! So bummed about this, probably headed to going private too. Once you do go private I would interested to know what the heck happend and how you figured out what happened. Very freaky. fraserfam@charter.net (this is my log in, but it is not a working email anymore)
ReplyDeletewhoa Kristi! What a supportive group you have. I'm sure you are really busy trying to sort all of this out. Praying. I want in :)
ReplyDeleteLindsay
Hey Kristi, It's so sad to see this happen to such a great person! You are definitely a messenger from God. I just want you to know that you are very inspiring and my husband and I are thinking that we might just start our adoption journey next year! Korea here we come! Oh yea, and of course I would love an invite to your blog if possible! Thanks and God Bless!
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