tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post4319911259524062398..comments2019-02-06T02:48:58.641-08:00Comments on To Make Him Known: Adoption Update: Not the news I wanted to hearUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-27978499979074458602009-06-10T13:28:34.855-07:002009-06-10T13:28:34.855-07:00Praying for you, Candice. Thanks for your honesty...Praying for you, Candice. Thanks for your honesty....it is refreshing.heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05371230928197026905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-37209851110173439952009-06-08T18:19:45.637-07:002009-06-08T18:19:45.637-07:00It totally, utterly stinks this is happening and I...It totally, utterly stinks this is happening and I am so sorry. I have BTDT waiting for Briar, being told at 2 1/2 months past referral that she'd for sure be ready in 2 weeks. We ended up waiting 5 months instead of 3 we were told and I literally thought I was going to die I ached for her so badly. Praying for you, dear sister, as you go through this. It is so, so hard. Cry when you need to and know that I am praying for you and your sweet Elliana as you wait to be united. I know it feels like it will never come--please email me if you need to chat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-82535946108252483812009-06-07T18:58:12.040-07:002009-06-07T18:58:12.040-07:00I am so sorry that it is taking so long for your s...I am so sorry that it is taking so long for your sweet baby girl to come home. I am praying for you...that you will have peace from the Lord in the waiting and that she will be home very, very soon. <br /><br />The pain of the wait in an adoption is like nothing else in this world...nothing can quite compare to the ache in your heart as you long for your child to be home with you. There is nothing that can be said to sugar coat that pain but I'm glad that you know Jesus because He is the only way to make it through each day.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15264111366061166512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-91822086884282495602009-06-06T16:00:56.708-07:002009-06-06T16:00:56.708-07:00Praying that Elliana will feel the presence of God...Praying that Elliana will feel the presence of God wrapping His strong arms around her, making her feel safe and secure, and hearing His soft whispering love to calm her every fear.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156060979957294460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-42822769529058054222009-06-06T11:10:24.650-07:002009-06-06T11:10:24.650-07:00I have been praying for you non stop after reading...I have been praying for you non stop after reading your post on the forum. I loved how you were so honest and open on this blog. Yes... we do know God has his timing but we just want our babies home. Praying your baby home, Rhea AnneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580796556260875295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-13051758203659968652009-06-06T08:56:22.790-07:002009-06-06T08:56:22.790-07:00I'm so sorry! We too have had frustrating new...I'm so sorry! We too have had frustrating news regarding our referral-namely that there was sudden influx of people requesting baby girls last spring & summer so those months will take longer to match. With every "update" from our agency our referral gets pushed futher and further out. We calculate it will be October at the earliest, and we have been expecting July all along. I SO wanted my baby home for Christmas, so I understnad your frustration which is probably multiplied as you have her pictures and "know" her. I'm struggling with you. Your family is my prayers.Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18034621766458421223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-19141123754808838922009-06-06T07:28:12.125-07:002009-06-06T07:28:12.125-07:00Candice,
I am so sorry for your sadness and disap...Candice,<br /><br />I am so sorry for your sadness and disappointment. I, too know how it feels to not have expectations met during the adoption journey. When we first decided to adopt from China the wait was only six months. It was at that time that the major slowdown first occurred. Every month fewer and fewer babies were referred causing our wait to grow and grow. And every month, I would be hopeful that THIS was the month, things would normalize and speed up. That time still has not come. I feel fortunate now that we only had to wait two years. I know for you the wait has to be even harder because you know your baby already. You have met and seen your precious Elliana and what a beauty she is! I know that words can't bring you comfort right now but I will pray that the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />TishaTishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01254500621160486590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-71913510170726205042009-06-05T22:19:33.370-07:002009-06-05T22:19:33.370-07:00Candace... is all I can say is "I'm soooo...Candace... is all I can say is "I'm sooooo very sorry" and to tell you that I have been exactly where you are. A very similar thing happened with Caleb, and I was COMPLETELY devistated. Know that I will be praying for you guys during this extra waiting time, and praying God will work out the details faster than you are expecting! My heart is aching for you...Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692786305579802795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-43798383252392059832009-06-05T21:37:42.998-07:002009-06-05T21:37:42.998-07:00My heart truely hurts for you, or with you right n...My heart truely hurts for you, or with you right now. I do understand your feelings as we too have been in your shoes. I know the feeling of telling everyone I think it will be this week, and then many more weeks go by. People at church would just give us a look like..."where is she". I could just shrug my shoulders...little did they know how very much i hurt and longed to hold our little Gracie. Sometimes the hurt was unbearable at times. It is ok to cry out to God...Remember He holds all of our tears and feels all of our pain right along with us. My friend I can not take your pain away, but MY FATHER can hold you and comfort you. This is my prayer for you tonight.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06433443934660590995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-57053447115736692432009-06-05T21:31:27.631-07:002009-06-05T21:31:27.631-07:00So well said Candice... Exactly what an adoptive ...So well said Candice... Exactly what an adoptive parent feels when hearing all those comments! Praying hard here!M, A, C and K too!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16353756759263211924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-50943932295856990752009-06-05T19:38:37.756-07:002009-06-05T19:38:37.756-07:00As I read this I have tears in my eyes, my heart b...As I read this I have tears in my eyes, my heart breaks for you! You put into words EXACTLY how I have felt the last two days. We too thought we would be in Korea right now getting our girl and just found out it's going to be at least 6 weeks away. It's a terrible feeling and I haven't been able to put it into words. So thank you for sharing your honest thoughts and emotions. Praying for you and that somehow her paperwork gets processed much quicker than you thought!!!<br />CarlaOur Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07233336934182534562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-4853252771741496132009-06-05T19:15:40.486-07:002009-06-05T19:15:40.486-07:00I can feel your heart ache and am with you 100%! ...I can feel your heart ache and am with you 100%! I don't even know our daughter and the anxiousness of when that will be is hard. I have heard it even gets harder when you know her and can not hold her! You are missing those precious moments and that is hard. But I am praying for you! Pray that the time will go fast for you and maybe she will be home sooner! Keep us updated!Sunnymamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347404212291472767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-82452657016559905982009-06-05T17:06:52.242-07:002009-06-05T17:06:52.242-07:00Every word you wrote is so freakin' true! Way...Every word you wrote is so freakin' true! Way to lay it out there.silverjewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01309812503896451129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-35256467364109581222009-06-05T16:16:57.585-07:002009-06-05T16:16:57.585-07:00Girl, thank you for being so "transparent&quo...Girl, thank you for being so "transparent", and feeling like you can. Unfortunately, life is not always a bed of roses, and struggles do knock us to our knees. Praying for you and your family. You are precious!JohnnaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10677061579310484576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-4295975757199172182009-06-05T16:15:17.782-07:002009-06-05T16:15:17.782-07:00My heart is breaking for you. Waiting to bring hom...My heart is breaking for you. Waiting to bring home a child is a difficult process. Praying that God will give you peace and that Korea will get moving!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03540837578593344742noreply@blogger.com