tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post1957195818527536919..comments2023-06-06T08:40:17.496-07:00Comments on Smiling All The Way Back: Wow, Wow, and Wow!junglemamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09176730853175967320noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-82326340174566484872009-02-06T17:49:00.000-08:002009-02-06T17:49:00.000-08:00Alexsy is loved and prayed for so much, by so many...Alexsy is loved and prayed for so much, by so many! What an absolute blessing!Amy...who wanted 4.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15975699278938818234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-79640733568611250432009-02-06T16:13:00.000-08:002009-02-06T16:13:00.000-08:00I often don't read all the responses [you are just...I often don't read all the responses [you are just too popular, Christine!] but I appreciate you sharing those. I am beaming and teary-eyed all at once. [OK - still envious, but a GOOD envious!]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-51689345394851647462009-02-04T19:50:00.000-08:002009-02-04T19:50:00.000-08:00Christine,I saw the button on Smiles and Trials th...Christine,<BR/>I saw the button on Smiles and Trials that Aleksey is coming home and just said, "Thank you Lord for that family" then went on to read your post for the day...it was NOT until just this moment that I caught sight of the fact that YOUR family is bringing him home!!!! <BR/><BR/>This happened to our family with Sam...we advocated and advocated for a family for him and then we realized that God intended US to be his family...we were a little bit slow...but God made it abundantly clear! OH! HOW WE LOVE OUR BOY!<BR/><BR/>I am just SOOOOOO thrilled for you ALL!!!<BR/>JillJill from Killeny Glenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639521470702814007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-42183873105106786922009-02-04T13:51:00.000-08:002009-02-04T13:51:00.000-08:00I'm still just so excited about this news! I just...I'm still just so excited about this news! I just sent out an e-mail to family and friends who have all been praying for Aleksey for months with your blog info family RR profile. Everyone is sooo excited! Can't wait to see that boy in your arms!<BR/><BR/>Kelly SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-88246494030291309502009-02-04T13:04:00.000-08:002009-02-04T13:04:00.000-08:00I think what you're doing is wonderful!I hope this...I think what you're doing is wonderful!I hope this doesn't sound inappropriate or offensive in any way because I really love your family and your life style...How did you brake the news with your children?did they all agree with your decision?...<BR/>I think you two are amazing people and the world would be a lot better if more people only read your blog "smiles and trials"...You and Alexsey are in my prayers<BR/><BR/>ChiaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-18175205578715316142009-02-04T12:23:00.000-08:002009-02-04T12:23:00.000-08:00Wow! God is amazing! I just can never get over how...Wow! God is amazing! I just can never get over how He works things when they are His will. I continue to pray!Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04554314908015066118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-49282611330858388482009-02-04T11:42:00.000-08:002009-02-04T11:42:00.000-08:00Thank you for sharing this. God is so good! I am i...Thank you for sharing this. God is so good! I am in (happy) tears--again. Seems to be happening more these days. :-)<BR/><BR/>Can you tell me about the form you mentioned in number 4? We're in the paper chase, too, and wish things were a little clearer.Debora Hoffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947148491137183181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-69022958650855772572009-02-04T10:37:00.000-08:002009-02-04T10:37:00.000-08:00" I hope that he finds a family soon or I might ju..." I hope that he finds a family soon or I might just have to go back and get him myself!!"<BR/><BR/>How prophetic. I'm still smiling for Alexsey and crying for so many of the others.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293816902877287168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-5764247363701053362009-02-04T09:08:00.000-08:002009-02-04T09:08:00.000-08:00lol @ James (yay, a fellow New Yorker). I was thin...lol @ James (yay, a fellow New Yorker). I was thinking the same exact thing! I cannot WAIT to see Alexsy included in that family photo. I can't wait to see him (reunited?) with Dennis and his siblings!<BR/><BR/>I know you had seen Alexsy when you went to get Dennis. Did the boys interact/know each other? If so it'll be wonderful for them to see each other again!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881590483174001768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-89071446939350609822009-02-04T07:55:00.000-08:002009-02-04T07:55:00.000-08:00WOW is right! I just love to see affirmation from...WOW is right! I just love to see affirmation from God! How truly amazing He is and all that He provides to those who serve. Prayers, always Christine!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11291453249377516081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-60984325011679394102009-02-04T07:09:00.000-08:002009-02-04T07:09:00.000-08:00How wonderful to see God's hand in this so clearly...How wonderful to see God's hand in this so clearly! I love it when we are in line with His will and He moves so mightily! <BR/>I hope and pray that someday our family might be able to do what you have done/are doing now for another little one. <BR/><BR/>Kristin (RR)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-87423970767742321322009-02-04T06:18:00.000-08:002009-02-04T06:18:00.000-08:00YAY!! I'm seeing more and more each day exactly h...YAY!! I'm seeing more and more each day exactly how much God has his hands in our adoption as well!! Prayers for you and your family as you start this new process again!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220231833080191831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-25969856369724191222009-02-04T06:08:00.000-08:002009-02-04T06:08:00.000-08:00That's great news I will be praying for you and yo...That's great news I will be praying for you and your family. The only down fall I see is that you will have to attempt to get another family photo where everyone will be looking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-89235052683030364952009-02-04T05:12:00.000-08:002009-02-04T05:12:00.000-08:00Our God is such a great God! I'm praying with you...Our God is such a great God! I'm praying with you for your son Alexsey.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494061549313899425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-64675836729898757962009-02-04T04:57:00.000-08:002009-02-04T04:57:00.000-08:00I've been checking your totals on the RR website t...I've been checking your totals on the RR website too and I am thrilled to see so many people helping out, donating and praying! Adoption brings people together in such a wonderful wayMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881590483174001768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-8316554861112991722009-02-04T04:15:00.000-08:002009-02-04T04:15:00.000-08:00How great to see such evidence of God's hand guidi...How great to see such evidence of God's hand guiding this adoption!Mummy McTavishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06971283362730213835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279970939643190186.post-63585274767175299832009-02-04T02:34:00.000-08:002009-02-04T02:34:00.000-08:00What a legacy of faith you are leaving not only yo...What a legacy of faith you are leaving not only your children, but for those of us who joyfully get to watch from the sidelines. Virtual HUG sent your way, as well as prayers for you and your new little one! God Bless!ArtworkByRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03792826892385070109noreply@blogger.com