tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post5043554555040232117..comments2023-09-15T06:26:47.214-06:00Comments on in a world surrounded by men: orphan no moreMessy and Wonderfulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17784037855201508825noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-8768343194547906792012-03-21T13:50:38.378-06:002012-03-21T13:50:38.378-06:00She is precious. So precious. Orphan no more. Prai...She is precious. So precious. Orphan no more. Praise Him. One day she wont be able to get enough of her mama. Love from us all.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817757536779447678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-65935835859453202312012-03-19T20:41:19.319-06:002012-03-19T20:41:19.319-06:00So great to read and see your first days with your...So great to read and see your first days with your sweet girl. I will pray for her heart and her transition. I will pray for wisdom for you and strength. Love, JulesJulie Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855730087369031376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-861969451785836342012-03-19T18:06:04.176-06:002012-03-19T18:06:04.176-06:00Love hearing your heart about your first few days ...Love hearing your heart about your first few days with Joya. I LOVE that Kenyon has this amazing bond with Joya already...there is just something w/ girls and their daddy, huh? But like your mom said...she will grow fast in love with you too. I am have my phone...can we chat?Amanda Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14617771491065426480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-89555947480495908832012-03-19T16:09:47.844-06:002012-03-19T16:09:47.844-06:00Laurie,
You are probably the first western blonde ...Laurie,<br />You are probably the first western blonde woman that Joya has seen. The bond will come in time. For now BaBa will keep her happy (with his dark "Asian" color hair.<br />You two are very blessed. Cabella's may be a great father daughter trip in the near future.<br />Enjoy the trip. See you soon.<br />Love.<br />Daddogfatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407399835172486546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-80471742595462175292012-03-19T10:38:01.795-06:002012-03-19T10:38:01.795-06:00So SOOO sweet!!So SOOO sweet!!Mama Shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07586883402073572452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-456996873120644082012-03-19T09:48:13.062-06:002012-03-19T09:48:13.062-06:00My sweet Laurie -
I opened your blog yesterday whi...My sweet Laurie -<br />I opened your blog yesterday while sitting in Mid-Mountain Lodge with the family where we last sat with your sweet hubbie and two oldest boys. I cried and cried and shared the photos with the kids. Paul couldn't even discuss the matter of the "Gotcha Day" - softy. He did smirk through his tears and mention something about how Kenyon now fully understands the "Father/Daughter" bond. Precious! We miss you guys and are counting the days until you all three return. You inspire me!Amanda Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384171246594979198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-46197688952456474632012-03-19T09:31:25.691-06:002012-03-19T09:31:25.691-06:00Such a cool thing to see you (ok, Kenyon) holding ...Such a cool thing to see you (ok, Kenyon) holding the little girl we have been talking about and praying for! So happy that you are pleasantly surprised! love you!Keepin' Up with the Joneseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192234432070944981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-87786142927214634912012-03-19T07:56:03.186-06:002012-03-19T07:56:03.186-06:00I am so overwhelmed seeing these pictures of her s...I am so overwhelmed seeing these pictures of her smiling and somewhat happy. Now I can't wait to hear her voice. The fact that she has bonded with her Baba is really wonderful. I think that it must be harder for a man to love a child that he had no part in making, than it is for a woman with a Mother's Heart. She will love you soon. How could she not!!! So proud of you both.<br />Love, MomGrandma Jellybeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325877692975600288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-85129213447721647642012-03-19T07:54:05.838-06:002012-03-19T07:54:05.838-06:00This post made us smile because that is exactly wh...This post made us smile because that is exactly what I was telling Jeff at dinner last night - that I was so glad you chose Joya because from the very first post it seemed like her personality was going to be a perfect fit for your family! So glad that your hearts feel the same way. I have also totally said "Si" before to some of my patients (e.g. someone from the UAE speaking Arabic), so tell Kenyon not to feel bad! Though you might want to find out if "si" means anything offensive in Mandarin... :) Love you all! AndreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02477696662297286313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-68326592721315386162012-03-19T07:33:42.705-06:002012-03-19T07:33:42.705-06:00Laurie,
This post is so bittersweet. I am so happy...Laurie,<br />This post is so bittersweet. I am so happy that Joya has found so much comfort in her Baba's arms. That fact that right now she favors him and it does not bother you speaks volumes about how well the Lord prepared you for this precious journey(not to mention your compassion for this little girl). You and Joya will have a bond out of this world because of the love you have for her! You are just an amazing woman! God Bless all of you. I will keep the prayers going up :)Dawn Johnsonnoreply@blogger.com