tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post3112720207061008217..comments2023-08-23T05:17:47.225-07:00Comments on No Hands But Ours: the blog: why?Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929186829748543826noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-24943886165248428522009-11-09T06:19:34.360-08:002009-11-09T06:19:34.360-08:00This brought me to tears. They are both sad and ha...This brought me to tears. They are both sad and happy tears. It breaks my heart to hear about the orphans over in China and it brings me joy that you have adopted almost five of them. It takes a special heart to do what you do and I am challenged in the way I think about all of this. Thank you for being obedient to Christ. You have encouraged me in many ways. I am also a dear friend of the Gang's momma. She is special to me.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17414062350473644802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-81082428336275206292009-11-07T14:33:45.982-08:002009-11-07T14:33:45.982-08:00I think you just picked up a new groupie - my hubb...I think you just picked up a new groupie - my hubby just linked this post on his FB page :) Now both of us can sit together on the couch and gush about our mutual hero :) :) :)The Gang's Momma!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12478478224173323982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-49546388201803780032009-11-07T13:59:05.743-08:002009-11-07T13:59:05.743-08:00And THIS, my bloggy hero friend, is WHY YOU ARE MY...And THIS, my bloggy hero friend, is WHY YOU ARE MY BLOGGY HERO! I'm so blessed to have come across your blog all those many months ago. I love this story. I love that only a Father like ours could craft a story like this to change hearts, lives, and minds forever. You are a mighty tool in the arsenal of the Kingdom. Gush. I just love you. (blush . . .)The Gang's Momma!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12478478224173323982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-19096182817604514142009-11-04T16:43:55.531-08:002009-11-04T16:43:55.531-08:00Wow! What a great post!
Any chance your husband c...Wow! What a great post!<br />Any chance your husband could call mine and convince him we NEED to adopt again? :-)Ladybloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645790076755871018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-52120690661223674462009-11-04T05:29:57.277-08:002009-11-04T05:29:57.277-08:00Ditto what others have said. I didn't know the...Ditto what others have said. I didn't know the whole story … only God could write your and Chris's story!!! What a beautiful one it is!!!<br /><br />You are such a gifted writer. If you ever write a book … I'm certain it would be published!!!Wife of the Pres.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18325629674978160122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-83995324873185270382009-11-03T19:38:58.477-08:002009-11-03T19:38:58.477-08:00So beautifully written, Stefanie!! Following God&...So beautifully written, Stefanie!! Following God's plans will always lead to tremendous blessings. One look at your beautiful family and anyone can see that!Michelle R Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024961661573511589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-78982952931508822032009-11-03T18:40:23.301-08:002009-11-03T18:40:23.301-08:00The end to that was so well put that I can't f...The end to that was so well put that I can't find words to express how it touched me. I just can't. Plus also, my mascara is running now! Thanks.Chelsea Gourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17622371497951443156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-42982188523470246642009-11-03T09:06:49.642-08:002009-11-03T09:06:49.642-08:00Wow! So beautiful. Christ indeed is the answer and...Wow! So beautiful. Christ indeed is the answer and he has spoke to you over and over and you listen. <br />ElizabethElizabeth, David, Katie, &Chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04198638614910440788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-25072478133128469302009-11-03T07:14:18.897-08:002009-11-03T07:14:18.897-08:00WOW! Nice to hear your story from the beginning. ...WOW! Nice to hear your story from the beginning. I feel the tug to do more and am trying to be open to his plan. It is hard. Thanks for this.<br /><br />AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14041990312059975204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-91576748536193370512009-11-03T04:14:47.042-08:002009-11-03T04:14:47.042-08:00Wow. What an incredible path GOD has set for you a...Wow. What an incredible path GOD has set for you all ... and to see you following it instead of ducking and running! Tears roll with the eloquence of your words ... you've answered so perfectly the multitude of aspects to the question, "Why?!" Words that I have had a hard time arranging or grasping or presenting in one coherent spot ... and yet you have done it so well. Again, I am sure it is nothing short of God's larger plan. Blessings to you and your family. Sweet is the victory for the Lord. Sweet is the life lived FOR God in full! Sweet is family and the quiver full of sharpened arrows!Valerie and Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12262396189658326210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-60194378356698443632009-11-02T21:39:10.706-08:002009-11-02T21:39:10.706-08:00Thank you for sharing your testimony Stefanie! Fr...Thank you for sharing your testimony Stefanie! From start to finish, even before you realized it, God was weaving your family together in His special way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-51907468448292587202009-11-02T21:12:41.280-08:002009-11-02T21:12:41.280-08:00Oh Stef~ WOW...I can't stop the tears from fal...Oh Stef~ WOW...I can't stop the tears from falling after reading this post. I knew a great deal of your story already, but not the beginning. How neat that God has shown Himself to you in such a beautiful way. And how humbling to see how faithful you were in turning your sights and heart towards His will for your lives. You're so right...it's not about US, it's about Him! I love the life changing things that happen when we truly surrender our lives to Him. I'm SO glad I did and I can't wait to bring our Khloe home. And after that, we will continue to wait on Him and the path He has set before us... where that path leads, only He knows!! I just pray that I always have a heart that is receptive and ears that are listening to hear His voice calling! <><<br /><br />love and hugs,<br /> ~TanyaTanyaLeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06273839306382041488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-91723222864707509482009-11-02T19:58:52.805-08:002009-11-02T19:58:52.805-08:00What an amazing story. You are a gifted writer - a...What an amazing story. You are a gifted writer - and brought tears to my eyes and determination to my heart. <br /><br />Hugs :) ellieellieshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15434901406491353495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-61068648369616886142009-11-02T19:27:47.642-08:002009-11-02T19:27:47.642-08:00Stefanie-
Thanks for sharing your story. It IS so...Stefanie-<br />Thanks for sharing your story. It IS so inspiring, and for those of us who feel the same calling, a reminder that we're not alone, and probably not completely crazy, either! lolOur Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295964980774800599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-32636518171796720702009-11-02T19:12:15.340-08:002009-11-02T19:12:15.340-08:00Thank you Stefanie for walking us thru your incred...Thank you Stefanie for walking us thru your incredible journey. Our stories are so similar. Military background. Three boys by birth. One vasectomy. And then the unthinkable. My husband hears God call for a daughter from China. You know the rest of the story. His plans took us instead on an adoption detour that included the domestic adoption of TWINS! His plans are always bigger than ours! And now, we are living in Hong Kong. <br />I am praying God will once again speak to my husband about that daughter in China. <br />Your story fills me with hope.<br />Thank you for all the ways you inspire me. <br />Love & Blessings from Hong Kong,<br />KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158109379150463976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-10972780180190787292009-11-02T19:00:57.914-08:002009-11-02T19:00:57.914-08:00Beautiful Stefanie. I am in tears.Beautiful Stefanie. I am in tears.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406486405095448755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-1903017752161045922009-11-02T18:58:38.598-08:002009-11-02T18:58:38.598-08:00Wow, Stefanie! I have been reading your blog for a...Wow, Stefanie! I have been reading your blog for a couple years now but I had not heard your story from the beginning. I just love how God changes hearts...it simply amazes me.Lori at JOY Unspeakablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17777728713317034491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-44025798316704435022009-11-02T18:31:43.385-08:002009-11-02T18:31:43.385-08:00Bravo! I love your heart.Bravo! I love your heart.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899336515005862996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-83532437133213286562009-11-02T18:30:48.534-08:002009-11-02T18:30:48.534-08:00What a lovely post! And I'm so sorry I posted...What a lovely post! And I'm so sorry I posted over the top of you! When I started my post, yours wasn't there but when I publised, it was. Again, so sorry!<br /><br />Donna<br />Our Blog: <a href="http://2happy.typepad.com" rel="nofollow">Double Happiness!</a>Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15717351421043156637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-27369783361312804292009-11-02T18:18:43.231-08:002009-11-02T18:18:43.231-08:00So many tears! First of all, just being able to w...So many tears! First of all, just being able to witness the transformation that came when the two of you surrendered your lives to Christ is amazing! Then, of course, is the thought of your "nothing spectacular" home full of children and love...and the love of Christ, nonetheless If you ask me, that's as spectacular as it gets!<br /><br />We also often get asked "Why?" by people who see our three beautiful, healthy biological children and can't figure out why we would want any more. Like you, we just want our kids--however many God has instore for us, wherever they may come from! Whatever medical conditions our kids may have, bringing them home is our "special need".Tara Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12650391210454775068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-34411377303935711122009-11-02T18:18:21.592-08:002009-11-02T18:18:21.592-08:00Wow!!! Beautifully written!!! So true!!!!Wow!!! Beautifully written!!! So true!!!!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953264748445346381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-64685356695391038892009-11-02T18:09:11.967-08:002009-11-02T18:09:11.967-08:00tears. well said my dear friend. AMEN! love you!...tears. well said my dear friend. AMEN! love you!<br />:)<br />AmieAmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220930353823295326noreply@blogger.com