tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.comments2023-09-15T06:26:47.214-06:00in a world surrounded by menMessy and Wonderfulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17784037855201508825noreply@blogger.comBlogger1391125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-40372900784609096552013-12-14T14:14:14.741-07:002013-12-14T14:14:14.741-07:00Great blog, honest/ real. Attachment and bonding t...Great blog, honest/ real. Attachment and bonding take time, I tend not to believe the rosy world blogs. I still am encouraged to adopt and would be honored to have a child like Joya. You are truly a blessed family and a wonderful Momma. I hope you blog again, it is so interesting to read. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-1876925175163989082013-10-22T19:42:42.425-06:002013-10-22T19:42:42.425-06:00I found my way here after you bid on one of our au...I found my way here after you bid on one of our auction items. Your video is beautiful and my heart broke to see her grieve. (Is that Switchfoot/Jon Foreman?)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10609869335527809048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-5727023991341272042013-04-22T12:53:46.743-06:002013-04-22T12:53:46.743-06:00Why aren't you blogging any more? I just foun...Why aren't you blogging any more? I just found your site and would love to hear your story as little girlie fits into yur family. etc. I sooo enjoyed what I have read!<br />Blessings.a portland grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675027205217905283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-50117143096975983152012-10-11T19:59:47.367-06:002012-10-11T19:59:47.367-06:00Laur, I have tried several times to watch this vid...Laur, I have tried several times to watch this video since you sent it out both in email and here on your blog. I get a couple seconds into it and it freezes. I am so bummed. Wish I could see this. You have been on my mind.<br />Love, JulesJulie Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855730087369031376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-8057194345246979662012-08-30T11:33:53.120-06:002012-08-30T11:33:53.120-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Dorispinto1001https://www.blogger.com/profile/14918682377942602853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-84580323042587470732012-08-22T19:42:15.700-06:002012-08-22T19:42:15.700-06:00Laurie, I loved the video you put together. Jeff ...Laurie, I loved the video you put together. Jeff and I cried through the whole thing. And really love this post. We keep praying for you and for Joya with every yellow car we see! Thanks for sharing...Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02477696662297286313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-66597522441225653622012-08-16T13:43:22.185-06:002012-08-16T13:43:22.185-06:00This is so precious...thanks so much for sharing! ...This is so precious...thanks so much for sharing! Thinking and praying for you all on this journey!<br /><br />God Bless!<br />~Jennifer (from PA)allbygrace777https://www.blogger.com/profile/17065201079283282058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-15627941946138319622012-08-12T06:14:05.187-06:002012-08-12T06:14:05.187-06:00So beautiful....I had to comment... (i'm a bit...So beautiful....I had to comment... (i'm a bit of a lurker... friend of Amanda & Carrie's from TU)...such a lovely and hard story....cried quite a bit watching your video. so sad at the heartbreak (thanks for showing that reality...you don't see or hear that much) and joyful with the smiles. Joya is precious and so lovely. thanks for sharing so much of your heart.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13155929314766889134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-56973189531708130482012-08-09T21:32:55.455-06:002012-08-09T21:32:55.455-06:00Thanks for the update! I have been wondering about...Thanks for the update! I have been wondering about you!! JulesJulie Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855730087369031376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-41262651892757468112012-08-08T12:27:34.659-06:002012-08-08T12:27:34.659-06:00Beautiful kimono! I bet its fun buying "girly...Beautiful kimono! I bet its fun buying "girly" clothes, etc ;)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168533140261674250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-66314079135701988932012-06-27T13:13:27.230-06:002012-06-27T13:13:27.230-06:00Just caught up on some of your blog posts! :) It&#...Just caught up on some of your blog posts! :) It's hard to find grace for the people commenting...I totally understand! :) Praying for little Joya and your family. Your new normal is coming...we are seeing more and more of our new normal. Yea! Hang in there moment by moment...God is faithful! Tracy :)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461809523009405537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-80148397042320981282012-05-24T21:07:24.515-06:002012-05-24T21:07:24.515-06:00Jeff and I laughed that a 20 minute ride is consid...Jeff and I laughed that a 20 minute ride is considered "short" for the Sweeney family. There aren't even any places we could go in Rochester that would take that long to get to!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02477696662297286313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-58129397868102518062012-05-24T20:45:06.916-06:002012-05-24T20:45:06.916-06:00I completely agree that the questions become out o...I completely agree that the questions become out of control fast! I also like to educate but would prefer people to see my girls as the sweet children they are..instead of an intriguing Stories of adoption and special needs. They deserve to be greeted like every other sweet child in the world instead if bombarded by questions! Sorry , I had to join your worthy soap box:)Cherihttp://josephinecomeshome.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-54251717293867808292012-05-24T20:28:05.215-06:002012-05-24T20:28:05.215-06:00She makes my heart hurt. People are dumb. She is a...She makes my heart hurt. People are dumb. She is amazing. Love to all!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817757536779447678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-65655523690689790672012-05-19T20:46:06.240-06:002012-05-19T20:46:06.240-06:00Love the pictures - I still remember meeting you g...Love the pictures - I still remember meeting you guys for the first time on a mini golf course in Florida when you were living in a townhome... hard to believe that has been nearly 15 years ago already! Also is fun to see little outfits that Isaac has since worn :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02477696662297286313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-70157835055004707332012-05-19T14:43:51.466-06:002012-05-19T14:43:51.466-06:00And if Kenyon had listened to me, you two would ju...And if Kenyon had listened to me, you two would just be walking down the isle in 2012. Truth be known, I was glad he did what his heart told him to do. You two make a beautiful couple. Enjoy the next 50 together. Love Daddogfatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407399835172486546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-5602357684958397912012-05-18T20:44:37.905-06:002012-05-18T20:44:37.905-06:00How much I wish I had ever experienced a relations...How much I wish I had ever experienced a relationship and partnership like your's, with such love and respect and selflessness and fun!! You two are truly blessed and I have no doubt that you will like each other even more (if that is even possible)in 30 years and forever!!! Love you both so much and am so proud of the family you have built together!Grandma Jellybeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325877692975600288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-31088131934901758002012-05-17T20:00:17.344-06:002012-05-17T20:00:17.344-06:00You're a great mom. Thanks for a great post. L...You're a great mom. Thanks for a great post. Love, JulesJulie Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855730087369031376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-58935712922104473042012-05-15T00:00:41.407-06:002012-05-15T00:00:41.407-06:00oh my, Lola, you need to meet our Jade. Or, Joya ...oh my, Lola, you need to meet our Jade. Or, Joya needs to meet Jade. Same thing here. LOUD, active, independent, tough. Our lil CEO. BTW, we will b in Salt Lake City for 1-2 nites on our drive home from Chicago after 4th of July. Tony will have business there. Will u be around? Love ya. Sad to hear of possible Apnea. :o( At least u r getting answers. Hang in there, SuperMama. God's in control.Jillybeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-42664829208402588542012-05-14T23:13:06.531-06:002012-05-14T23:13:06.531-06:00Laurie you are truly an inspiration. Thanks for th...Laurie you are truly an inspiration. Thanks for this post. It so resonated with me on so many levels.julie mcbroomhttp://www.hipmum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-20608021546041944232012-05-14T22:50:44.962-06:002012-05-14T22:50:44.962-06:00i.love.you.i.love.you.Tammyhttp://mydailycircus.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-14630619022387664482012-05-14T22:29:00.781-06:002012-05-14T22:29:00.781-06:00Great post. I've had those mornings...we have...Great post. I've had those mornings...we have a 20 minute drive to school and usually by the time I arrive I'm able to pull over and we can pray and hug and work things out before we say goodbye. It's the worst feeling as a mom to know you have unresolved business with your kiddos. Great story, thanks for sharing and encouraging.Organized Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07096792135498383704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-78027314912816985892012-05-10T12:18:11.318-06:002012-05-10T12:18:11.318-06:00Lovely :). And... when is your blog title going t...Lovely :). And... when is your blog title going to change? No longer surrounded by all men! (not that you are just looking for extra things to do...)kmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313003872791462653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-50502115519922938022012-05-09T21:21:30.852-06:002012-05-09T21:21:30.852-06:00So happy you all are growing into your new family!...So happy you all are growing into your new family!!I am so proud of you all and LOVE you all so much. Wish I could stop by and visit! Hate that we are so far apart!Grandma Jellybeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14325877692975600288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063440372662851918.post-76894170792752261712012-05-08T23:10:04.547-06:002012-05-08T23:10:04.547-06:00Love reading, love looking at the pics just simply...Love reading, love looking at the pics just simply love your family! Joya and the boys are all blessed to have you guys as parents!Tammyhttp://mydailycircus.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com