tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post8052861525034654714..comments2023-08-23T05:17:47.225-07:00Comments on No Hands But Ours: the blog: {ENOUGH}Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929186829748543826noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-58038158118712483652010-07-21T12:28:47.954-07:002010-07-21T12:28:47.954-07:00I'd just be careful that all of your children ...I'd just be careful that all of your children at home are stable, attached, and doing well- and of course are open to adding to the family:) This advice comes from growing up in a large adoptive family myself. Two of my siblings had significant attachment and behavioral issues and adding siblings before these were resolved (or at least stable) made it more difficult I think for them to progress, especially in regards to relationships with my parents. Otherwise, I LOVE coming from such a big and interesting family and I know it made me a more empathic and open minded child- and adult.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-83841204094687843392010-07-20T17:34:22.093-07:002010-07-20T17:34:22.093-07:00I really needed to read this today. Thank you. I w...I really needed to read this today. Thank you. I will be reading it again and again. And maybe even referring others to read it too. :)The Gang's Momma!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12478478224173323982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-31598148614443215752010-07-20T16:13:00.422-07:002010-07-20T16:13:00.422-07:00Thanks, Nicole, for this post. I think it is exce...Thanks, Nicole, for this post. I think it is excellent. We are on our second adoption, 5th child and I have been somewhat surprised at the comments (especially from Believing friends). I needed this encouragement.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08139560985607320888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-55638571075505450272010-07-20T04:51:49.311-07:002010-07-20T04:51:49.311-07:00Nicole,
I read this on your personal blog and thin...Nicole,<br />I read this on your personal blog and think that I commented back then, but thanks for posting this again. We've been feeling our hearts drawn to bringing home another boy and while we only have three (granted all within one year of one another), we are getting those comments too. I'm thankful for your Godly perspective to "explain" myself to friends and even some family.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233594585633157052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-14053857130825907832010-07-20T02:54:15.525-07:002010-07-20T02:54:15.525-07:00Thank you for sharing! This question of "eno...Thank you for sharing! This question of "enough" has recently entered my mind. We have just completed our first adoption, and in a state of jet lag and trying to learn about our new son it is a silly question to be asking. :) However, I do believe that God will let us know when it is enough, but we've got to be open to what He is saying, I pray that I am.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719412650700714300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1812829745872292085.post-46091469872090832092010-07-19T14:21:16.842-07:002010-07-19T14:21:16.842-07:00Totally agree. God's blesses and plans indivi...Totally agree. God's blesses and plans individually, for each of His precious children. <br /><br />Listen and He will speak. haha Just kidding. He will speak, whether you listen or not and will SCUH-REEEAM, if He needs to.<br /><br />I thought/hoped we were called to adopt. We are not. But that does not keep me from being keenly interested and invested in all things "orphan" and "adoption". <br /><br />After all, as Christians, we have ALL experienced adoption. I am now His. Amazing.<br /><br />Keep listening and obeying. There are many supporters in your corner!!Terynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612452246350073920noreply@blogger.com