Is it ever ok to just tell God you can't do it? Is it ok to tell him you have taken all the stones from fellow Christians you can take with out literally laying down and dying? When asked what is the hardest part of my job...it wouldn't be the governments...I can deal with them, it is fellow Christians who think they have it all together and cast stones at me for the work I do in caring for the children in Liberia.
Some of those people read my blog...I'm sure they will take great pleasure in my defeat! They can be proud to know the enemy has used them well!
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This is my journey as I attempt to live out Psalm 37:23. "The steps of a man are established by the Lord."
Welcome!
- HollyAnn
- I am the lucky wife to John and mother to Paizley by domestic state adoption at age 15, Callie by birth, Noah by private infant domestic adoption, Toben by international adoption from Liberia at age 3,Ava by birth, Madison through foster to adopt (placed at 7 weeks old & adopted at 19 months), Journey through birth. I went from Mimi to Mommy with Ella and DJ who were placed with us when they were almost 11 months and 3 weeks old. B-man was ours for a short time through fostering. I am also MiMi to Ezra whom we currently do not get to see. Someday! I love being a mother and working in adoption ministry! I have a passion to empty Texas and then the country of children waiting in foster homes to be adopted! This is a transparent look at my steps that I pray are always established by Jesus!
To read our journey in the world of fostering, check out the entries titled: "The Journey".
Favorite Quotes
"Faith is taking the first step when you don't see the whole stair case." ~Martin Luther King
"You cannot lead where you have not been." ~Mary Southerland
Two words in a Christians language cannot go together, "No, Lord." If you say no to GOd, He is not your Lord. ~Henry Blackaby
The Bible calls debt a curse and children a blessing; but in our culture,we apply for a curse and reject blessings. ~Doug Phillips
Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says...'Oh hell....she's awake!!'~author unknown to me
Criticism is something we can avoid by saying nothing, doing nothing, being nothing. ~Aristotle
Criticism is something we can avoid by saying nothing, doing nothing, being nothing. ~Aristotle
"Jesus Christ did not come so that we might have a safe life. He came so that we might have an abundant life." ~Mary Southerland
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Adoption Time Line
- *January 30, 2008 God worked a miracle! We left Liberia with Toben!
- *January 28, 2008 Told by Liberia official we would not be able to leave with the children for at least 30 days
- *January 24, 2008 Found out we would have to postpone leaving Liberia
- *January 22, 2008 Visa appointment
- *January 20, 2008 Gotcha Day! We met Toben Obadiah!
- *January 19, 2008 John and I leave for Liberia
- *December 28, 2007 received the I171H woohoo!!!!
- *December 19, 2007 Embassy sent visa appointment date! He is coming home!
- *December 19, 2007 fingerprints done
- *December 18, 2007 birth parent appointment with the Embassy
- *October 31, 2007 Home study sent to INS
- *October 26, 2007 Received the Court Decree! He is ours! Praise God!!!
- *September 24, 2007 Received our receipt from INS *I did it right this time!* :)
- *September 21, 2007 Home Study visit
- *September 15, 2007 Dossier sent to Liberia with Melissa
- *September 14, 2007 Remailed I600A with the correct fee :) *Yes, I help people do this all the time!*
- *August 31, 2007 Mailed I600A
- *August 28, 2007 We commited to Obadiah
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6 comments:
I've never known to you run from adversity! You are a fighter and an awesome warrior for His kingdom!
Phillipians 1:27-30
2 Corinthians 4
"God will use whatever he wants to display his glory. Heavens and stars. History and nations. People and problems.
Rather than begrudge your problem, explore it. Ponder it. And most of all, use it. Use it to the glory of God.
Through your problems and mine, may God be seen."
-Max Lucado
My mom would say, "Let us not be weary in well doing, for we shall reap a harvest, if we faint not."
I say, "Kick 'em in the shin!"
Um, I'd listen to my mom.
I'm sorry sweet friend. Sorry that sometimes it's Christians who prevent others from following Christ. Love you, love your heart for these precious children from Liberia, and love that you are NOT going to let ANYONE stop you from what God has called YOU to do. Praying!! Amy
Hugs to you! Hope things are better soon. Thanks for always answering my crazy emails so promptly. Love ya!
Lila
You are not defeated. I know you aren't. We are praying for you.
I am praying HollyAnn!! Read my blog if you get a chance, for some reason our topics are similar, I have witnessed the same thing lately!! Hang in there, God sees what you are doing and he sees your heart (which is very good I might add). Wish I was down your way so I could help you!!
Andrea
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