tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post6761342831096640767..comments2019-02-06T02:48:58.641-08:00Comments on To Make Him Known: God closing one door...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-12514991967087071862010-11-16T17:54:56.662-08:002010-11-16T17:54:56.662-08:00Randy and Candice,
I was just blown away by this ...Randy and Candice,<br /><br />I was just blown away by this post. Thank you for your willingness to be RADICAL about caring for orphans. Your hearts for the fatherless are so transparently obvious - and that's been so every time we've met...in California and in Ziway! :)<br /><br />AaronAaron Kleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755355721295824453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-54783741732695861112010-11-16T14:03:04.006-08:002010-11-16T14:03:04.006-08:00My heart is hurting for you as I read your post. ...My heart is hurting for you as I read your post. I will say a prayer for you and your family, for peace and for a path to your next open door.Allyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01939866327797312326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-72471216070529260952010-11-15T06:38:27.393-08:002010-11-15T06:38:27.393-08:00Praying for you sweet friend... grieving with you ...Praying for you sweet friend... grieving with you and praying that the God that knew them and knew you before the creation of the world would heal your hearts! Being beautifully broken hurts so much some times... know that we are praying for you!Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558066101875806973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-6260030559172776082010-11-12T20:37:33.959-08:002010-11-12T20:37:33.959-08:00WOW!!!!!
I'm crying for you but in awe of your...WOW!!!!!<br />I'm crying for you but in awe of your faithfulness both in being willing to pursue and being willing to let go.<br />We'll be praying for you guys.<br /><br />Melissa<br />www.thecorkums.comMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894943838834660961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-83134645134466811062010-11-12T11:21:51.153-08:002010-11-12T11:21:51.153-08:00Candice, I'm so sorry for what you've been...Candice, I'm so sorry for what you've been through, but trusting the Lord to that He has a purpose in all of it, for *all* of you. May you continue to look to Him for strength, wisdom, and comfort.emily hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02083381575932272938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-11355736414759189622010-11-09T16:53:41.753-08:002010-11-09T16:53:41.753-08:00I have come to this page time after time and have ...I have come to this page time after time and have been disappointed that you have not updated. I have read and reread what you have written in your earlier posts. I even quoted your comparison of earthly adoption to our heavenly one in a piece I wrote for our church. <br /><br />Today, I looked one more time. What a blessing! What a journey! You have touched my heart in so many ways! I even think of you when I am shopping and remember your words that you will never see life the same way again. <br /><br />You are amazing people with God's hand clearly on your shoulders. Please continue to post. I want to know where He leads you, and where He leads those of us whose lives are changed by what you write.<br /><br />You will be in our prayers. Godspeed joy to you and your family.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04790794543767479004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-24976896927695328852010-11-09T12:33:11.665-08:002010-11-09T12:33:11.665-08:00Candice and Randy,
It is beautiful to see the bod...Candice and Randy,<br /><br />It is beautiful to see the body of Christ surround you in this difficult time. We love you guys and want to encourage you with Galatians 6:8<br /><br />"So let us not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessings if we don't give up."<br /><br />Your harvest is coming!<br /><br />The BunkersWhitney and Daniel Bunkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13131982153497045326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-47198005564485171432010-11-09T06:52:57.775-08:002010-11-09T06:52:57.775-08:00Candace, I am soooo sorry for your loss. Please ta...Candace, I am soooo sorry for your loss. Please take plenty of time to grieve before even considering your next adoption move. This loss is equivalent to a mom who has a miscarriage in many ways. It's the loss of a dream for that particular child joining your family. We have personally gone through this same pain 3 times. We were pursuing adoption of twin 2 year olds for 1.5 years when the day before we traveled to get them things fell through. It IS all of God's plan to lead your journey in HIS way, not yours. YOu guys are being very obedient. Now just pray and God will handle all the other details in the future. He will also grant you peace and comfort now as you grieve. When you come to full peace and understanding, you'll be assured it's the work of the Holy Spirit working within you. What a joy that will be! :-)<br />God Bless. We'll pray for your family in this time of loss.<br />LaurelLaurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618492889797266888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-44225317094050172392010-11-08T14:06:41.593-08:002010-11-08T14:06:41.593-08:00Oh Candice. I cannot imagine the flood of emotion...Oh Candice. I cannot imagine the flood of emotions you are feeling now. Your strength in the Lord inspires me. I think of how many times God has lead me through a loss in order to bring me to the place He meant for me. It is so painful and confusing in the moment, but somehow it usually makes beautiful sence when His plan is fully revealed. I know He is doing an amazing work in and through your lives. I can't wait to see when His glory is revealed. Blessings and Prayers from me to you.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07287062710823330693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-51134209103360403712010-11-08T12:26:48.939-08:002010-11-08T12:26:48.939-08:00Thank you so much, sweet friends for ministering t...Thank you so much, sweet friends for ministering to our hearts today. Your words of encouragement mean more than you'll ever know. It is a priveledge and blessing to have so many who stand up with us and come alongside when others are hurting or waiting on the unknown. May the Lord bless you today!candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13533312296097294635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-7758976515565300772010-11-08T11:41:49.420-08:002010-11-08T11:41:49.420-08:00This is Natalie, Don's wife. Our hearts griev...This is Natalie, Don's wife. Our hearts grieve with you. I am truly sorry. But our faith is strengthened by your compassion and understanding for their birth mother. As a mother, I cannot imagine having to let my children go due to poverty or my own sickness. I don't know her story, but my heart goes our to her. God may be using your family still in this...just in a much different way. You may have gone through this so that the birth mother could be ministered to as well! <br /><br />You and your husband blessed Don so much on that trip. Thank you for being obedient to the Lord. We pray that God will allow you to move forward in His perfect will.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.<br /><br />God Bless-<br />NatDon and Natalie Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13970169548408200082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-32177329739952073672010-11-08T11:00:31.256-08:002010-11-08T11:00:31.256-08:00walking in obedience and love sure tears the heart...walking in obedience and love sure tears the heart in many directions, but knowing you can rest in trust brings peace. God knows, He cares, His heart is passionate about those children too. He will shape their lives through the deep heart of love you have shown them...the kind that passes through any language barrier. O how I wish there was a way to extend care and love to the kids and their birthmother. To provide for those precious children before they become orphans. How beautiful would that be?!...to somehow "adopt" the family.<br />Thank you for sharing your difficult journey. Thinking of you.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156060979957294460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-60792671247218278752010-11-08T08:49:23.995-08:002010-11-08T08:49:23.995-08:00Thank you for sharing your story so publicly. I so...Thank you for sharing your story so publicly. I so appreciate when the people of God are willing to share their pain with others. It opens the door for many, many to be okay with the pain in their own lives and it builds bridges amongst believers. Your faith is inspiring and your willingness to jump in not knowing the outcome is a testimony to your trust in the One who knows you best and cares for you monst. I believe your connection with these children can be eternal even if they don't spend one night in your home. Your love and prayers for them reaches to heaven to the Father of all. God bless you and your family as you live in and push forward for God's will in your lives. <br /><br />with love, TeresaTeresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214866320926024097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-60475891976536756872010-11-08T08:42:25.369-08:002010-11-08T08:42:25.369-08:00wow, I knew many months ago i had a deep feeling y...wow, I knew many months ago i had a deep feeling you would adopt from Ethiopia..I have seen your heart grow with this country just as my own has. I knew with your trip it would change you. As I read your post I had tears rolling down my face..I could feel your heart..with these two beautiful children. It is amazing to hear how you were lead to act, but then the door closes. It makes me realize we may never understand fully the things we go through..I guess that is why God is God and He and only He understands what he is trying to teach us during a process like that. I prayed for you during your trip and will continue to pray for your family. Thank you for sharing your heart. I think it helps us all understand much more. Blessings to you and your family!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06433443934660590995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643642867257267298.post-28826459410416142242010-11-08T08:38:09.519-08:002010-11-08T08:38:09.519-08:00My heart grieves with you as I read about your inc...My heart grieves with you as I read about your incredible walk of faith the past several weeks. I praise the Lord for the brokeness you share for these children and the love and grace the Lord has given you. We will continue to pray for your family, "M" and "N", and the children that the Lord will bring into your family.<br /><br />I thank the Lord for the encouragement to "run the race" I received today from reading from your heart.<br /><br />AllysonReVive Industrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01478236331030382997noreply@blogger.com