tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post4981677047138046138..comments2023-09-06T08:04:48.978-07:00Comments on Our Family Advocating for the Orphan: Ethiopian B-day AND April's African Fellowship....Kristi Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14639293095200720758noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-80992805651277738432010-05-01T22:32:05.388-07:002010-05-01T22:32:05.388-07:00I found your blog while reading other blogs.
This...I found your blog while reading other blogs.<br /><br />This post was just so touching. <br />I loved seeing all the kids adopted from Ethiopia but the little Lady that came up to your LL was so precious. <br />I wish she could have been able to talk to you so she could have shared with you her story. I would bet that some how your LL reminds her of another sweet little baby girl. <br />It is truly obvious that she was was just offering money and hugs out of pure love. <br />Who knows maybe someone close to her tried to adopt a little girl and something went wrong and she knows how expensive adoptions can be. Poor lady, obviously needed to see your little one today.<br />I say go spend that money on something very special for LL. LOL!!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />SheilaBlogging Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990672251383529678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-24338307428526541902010-04-27T00:27:13.029-07:002010-04-27T00:27:13.029-07:00LL is getting so big...and her hair is just precio...LL is getting so big...and her hair is just precious as it is growing! <br /><br />Very blessed by your story about the lady...it makes me think of when we are entertaining angels unaware! Also, makes me think that hopefully in our Christian walk we will have the faith of children in touching the lives of others without words, but just by living our our lives in Him. What a great example that served as my "sermon/devotional" for the day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13734897760995591565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-48630946464761190832010-04-26T20:30:33.049-07:002010-04-26T20:30:33.049-07:00You never know...we had a woman do that with our b...You never know...we had a woman do that with our boy, and it ended up she had given a baby up for adoption too. She was Ethiopian and it just moved her so much. She knew her son went to a US couple. It just brought back such vivid memories for her I am sure. LL is so cute! :DBeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04263917122857179647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-17042091399386235742010-04-26T18:11:02.927-07:002010-04-26T18:11:02.927-07:00I love seeing all those sweet families and adorabl...I love seeing all those sweet families and adorable children! It is so precious and inspiring! Love the pics of Lucy Lane with the older woman...what a neat moment to capture! Lucy Lane is just touching lives everywhere!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08607476812485135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-44666145918448265742010-04-26T17:33:40.650-07:002010-04-26T17:33:40.650-07:00We had a great time yesterday too! I feel SO bless...We had a great time yesterday too! I feel SO blessed to have such a wonderful support system right here in Franklin/Brentwood. Somehow I missed the lady giving you $$ and hugging LL. What an amazing sight. Thanks to you and to Tracy for planning it!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815327699739419355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-21591907691135749442010-04-26T16:34:23.200-07:002010-04-26T16:34:23.200-07:00beautiful post. the woman that took to lucy brings...beautiful post. the woman that took to lucy brings tears to my eyes.natalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990026808000443790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-78697916233116384522010-04-26T16:21:22.961-07:002010-04-26T16:21:22.961-07:00Looks like y'all had a fantastic time! We wan...Looks like y'all had a fantastic time! We wanted to come join in on the fun since we were in town for the Nashville Marathon, but our oldest boy, John (13), had to be back for Confirmation Class at 4... maybe next time!<br />All of the kids are precious, and the sweet lady is a such wonderful reminder of universal love and care for ALL people and children, no matter what!<br />Blessings,<br />Shari and the Stroup FamilyStroup Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929803222935700072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-6619915736884594702010-04-26T14:21:14.056-07:002010-04-26T14:21:14.056-07:00OH I HOPE to meet all of these lovely families in ...OH I HOPE to meet all of these lovely families in July! We're planning to come down then! I noticed a few older boys for my guy, can't wait!<br />MariaRon & Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979631393545065462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-85731271083200034532010-04-26T14:13:16.792-07:002010-04-26T14:13:16.792-07:00It was so great to meet you yesterday! It was our...It was so great to meet you yesterday! It was our first fellowship and was awesome to be with others who are on this journey. Thank you all for hosting this! Looking forward to more fellowships.<br /><br />LL does & will touch so many in her lifetime...it's a God thing!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16865091803409849752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-14694478110546776032010-04-26T11:46:35.509-07:002010-04-26T11:46:35.509-07:00Oh I hate that we missed the fellowship this month...Oh I hate that we missed the fellowship this month! Thank you SO much for posting the pictures! Our big yard sale fundraiser was this weekend, so we weren't able to make it! We just found out that there are less than TEN families ahead of us waiting for a toddler girl from ET! We have only been waiting barely 3 months, so are SO pumped to hear we have moved up so quickly. Hoping to join you with our own little Ethiopian Princess soon! <br />Amanda<br />www.TotallyCrazy4Him.blogspot.comamanda humphreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10571292647854427888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-44921436576602195332010-04-26T09:45:39.957-07:002010-04-26T09:45:39.957-07:00You guys are awesome for getting this group togeth...You guys are awesome for getting this group together each month. Let me know if you ever need any help with anything. We had fun!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793443841216420275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-75475485957547722942010-04-26T08:52:22.171-07:002010-04-26T08:52:22.171-07:00What a beautiful day and an awesome story.... tho...What a beautiful day and an awesome story.... those are moments you'll remember FOREVER and always wonder what brought her to care so for your little LL. God knows. That will have to be enough for now. =)Renea Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212063725079986998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-84803105985393930792010-04-26T07:14:06.466-07:002010-04-26T07:14:06.466-07:00What a great time. I wish the group near us was a...What a great time. I wish the group near us was as big! Maybe someday!<br /><br />The pictures at the end... Wow, did they ever cause me to tear up right here at work. Adoption is so amazing!JonesEthiopiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698883232091364295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-34729147157651178712010-04-26T06:48:47.298-07:002010-04-26T06:48:47.298-07:00It was great to meet you yesterday! We loved our ...It was great to meet you yesterday! We loved our first visit to the African Fellowship group... what an inspiring place to be with so many people on fire for adoption. I witnessed the lady giving you the money and it was such an awesome sight. I pray that others would be moved with compassion to give, adopt or support... just find a role advocating for the orphan! I look forward to seeing you again.<br />-Elizabeth Rutledge (adopting from Rwanda)<br />http://rutledges-rutledgereview.blogspot.comRutledge 7https://www.blogger.com/profile/14669658418776551417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-73133807068137819612010-04-26T06:37:25.477-07:002010-04-26T06:37:25.477-07:00Such fun! I LOVE our fellowship group. Such beau...Such fun! I LOVE our fellowship group. Such beautiful and kind hearted families. They are all so inspirational. <br />Have a great week!<br />Blessings,<br />AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01792912615995204430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-33061517077653353452010-04-26T05:01:57.736-07:002010-04-26T05:01:57.736-07:00Wow, that is an amazing story about the older woma...Wow, that is an amazing story about the older woman loving on LL. God works in such mysterious ways. What a wonderful group you guys have going on. Wow!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912857890584533572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7893097126776917798.post-20503435162191611292010-04-25T22:41:18.286-07:002010-04-25T22:41:18.286-07:00Oh my stars! I just thought I was overwhelmed as ...Oh my stars! I just thought I was overwhelmed as I looked at all that God is doing in our hometown. The children He is brining home, the families He is building, the siblings that He is joining, the friends that He is placing in the same community ... it is so amazing. <br />And then those last three photos caused the flood gates to open. Oh my stars! I am so glad you allowed that sweet woman to have that moment with LL. Who knows what her story is but she saw something in LL. Perhaps the face of Jesus!<br />Love & Miss You Girl!<br />Kim<br />P.S. Did you get my emails about the Mwangaza Choir coming to town? They are looking for local churches and need guest homes for their African Children's Choir members. I copied Gwen and Tracy too. Hoping you all can help. Jealous of another event I will miss out on.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158109379150463976noreply@blogger.com