tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post4141906991613319899..comments2023-09-29T06:14:02.197-05:00Comments on Life is Beautiful: A Day In the Life...steffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08647060326584152206noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-47634828666621004882008-04-28T15:43:00.000-05:002008-04-28T15:43:00.000-05:00First let me say-thank-you for the update. I imagi...First let me say-thank-you for the update. I imagine you are so busy that this is the last thing on your mind. Yes I remember the poop smell well....uugh. <BR/><BR/>We think of you often and wish we could be there to help. I am glad you find your strength in Christ. No other way to get throughout the day :o)Donna Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709587056553302685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-42921253631499483512008-04-28T15:05:00.000-05:002008-04-28T15:05:00.000-05:00oh sweet friend. . I can't even imagine. I know He...oh sweet friend. . I can't even imagine. I know He will teach you and grow you in this, but I can not even imagine the exhaustion. . .I pray HIS MERCIES ARE NEW EVERY MORNING! <BR/><BR/>Love you! For a bright spot, check out the OCF blog b/c they posted pics of delivering birth kits!<BR/><BR/>Love you,<BR/>BranBrandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080173627359254887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-89523559088157401652008-04-28T15:03:00.000-05:002008-04-28T15:03:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080173627359254887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-38500948883383574972008-04-28T13:36:00.000-05:002008-04-28T13:36:00.000-05:00You are a precious mama and an encouragement to me...You are a precious mama and an encouragement to me. Thank you for being real, for sharing your heart and for leaning on Him for all. He will carry you through! I will pray for you, well, keep praying for you. :)emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167513814805350359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-83744323388688759902008-04-28T13:08:00.000-05:002008-04-28T13:08:00.000-05:00Oh girl I have been there!!!!!! When JD and Zeke ...Oh girl I have been there!!!!!! When JD and Zeke and Hannah came home, they all had diarrhea and my girls at home were starving for attention. Most days I thought I had stepped ahead of God and was in way over my head (still do sometimes!) But I promise it gets easier!!!!!!!!!! I wish I was closer and I could come by and help!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14358080308975760758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-57321598381825705162008-04-28T12:30:00.000-05:002008-04-28T12:30:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing your heart, Steffany. I can...Thank you for sharing your heart, Steffany. I can relate to you. Having contracted this Hep A has been a real eye-opener for me. Knowing I contracted it from Ellie has been interesting too. Like you, I love her, but at times, I just feel so disconnected at the same time. <BR/><BR/>May the Lord bring peace and comfort to you,<BR/>TinaTNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132739180028569158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-53239623669858085272008-04-28T08:09:00.000-05:002008-04-28T08:09:00.000-05:00Know you are covered in prayer. Adoption is NOT ea...Know you are covered in prayer. Adoption is NOT easy and if you ever want to talk/vent... I am here. While my circumstances are different, I do have an idea of what you are feeling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-3052227804664948562008-04-28T00:13:00.000-05:002008-04-28T00:13:00.000-05:00praying hard for hard poop.praying hard for hard poop.amy smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06082224636795313589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-125907981186322008-04-27T23:24:00.000-05:002008-04-27T23:24:00.000-05:00wow steffany...such a perfect example of joy and s...wow steffany...<BR/>such a perfect example of joy and suffering intersecting. thank goodness you have god's grace and mercy to fall into minute by minute each and every day. praying for you and yours.<BR/>cassieCassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10662395001349324544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-30338779770764221402008-04-27T21:23:00.000-05:002008-04-27T21:23:00.000-05:00I am at a loss for words. My heart both hurts & r...I am at a loss for words. My heart both hurts & rejoices for you. I'm sure you feel overwhelmed much of the day. I too am glad for the update so we can continue to lift you up in prayer in a specific way. Bless you. I pray the medical staff caring for the twins will have the wisdom to make things better. I pray for strength & endurance for you.<BR/><BR/>And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. <BR/>Colossians 1:10-12Salzwedel Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409466125053613204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-43194480584322633692008-04-27T21:06:00.000-05:002008-04-27T21:06:00.000-05:00I continue to pray for the health of the twins. I...I continue to pray for the health of the twins. I'm glad to hear that they are doing better. I also pray that they continue to eat more and gain the necessary nutrients that their little bodies need.<BR/><BR/>-Becky C.<BR/>Panama City, FLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-24593096359424838952008-04-27T20:19:00.000-05:002008-04-27T20:19:00.000-05:00Ok...so this entire post I pictured *vividly* in m...Ok...so this entire post I pictured *vividly* in my head. I think of how crazy it was when there were 3/4 adults there helping the kids in the morning. I completely understand how and why you were feeling overwhelmed, defeated, and exhausted! <BR/><BR/>They have come so far! You are truly doing an AMAZING job! I absolutely think the WORLD of you! <BR/><BR/>Oh and I can totally see Daizey waving her finger in the air with her tiny body. She wins the award for biggest attitude in the tiniest body EVER! I love her spirit and determination! <BR/><BR/>Wanna know what I was really thinking--Oh great, now who is going to scrub up the floor with disinfectant!?!?! :) <BR/><BR/>Love you!Laura Luhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364263892527719613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-42446270366023917172008-04-27T19:17:00.000-05:002008-04-27T19:17:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a...Thank you so much for taking the time to give us an update. I appreciate the details so we can all pray for you more specifically. <BR/><BR/>I can relate on the concerns of the health of your child. I struggled for years with my youngest about food and eating and vomiting and not gaining weight...I understand. I know that feeding a child can become overwhelming. I have been there (not to the degree of where you are). I am so sorry that it is hard. I know every meal, every snack is a trial. I know how hard it is to have all that nutrition end up on the floor. <BR/><BR/>I will pray for you and I am here for support.<BR/><BR/>(((hugs)))<BR/><BR/>Criscrispyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614782132011418603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-48341076600978097592008-04-27T19:09:00.000-05:002008-04-27T19:09:00.000-05:00Steffany,I just want you to know that I'm thinking...Steffany,<BR/>I just want you to know that I'm thinking of you and praying for you. Sending you a hug! <BR/><BR/>JillBergmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04834933713073649487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-38832961342279126252008-04-27T19:06:00.000-05:002008-04-27T19:06:00.000-05:00Steff--In the spirit of keeping it real, this post...Steff--In the spirit of keeping it real, this post TERRIFIES me. To my CORE. You are an amazing momma doing an amazing job, especially without a hubby. I am now so terrified of getting Bella home, I am having 2nd thoughts. Holy cow...Major Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994812785241546019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-7745581635233738372008-04-27T17:39:00.000-05:002008-04-27T17:39:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry for how difficult this is right now. ...I'm so sorry for how difficult this is right now. Our son has chronic health issues so I've totally been there with you on the poop thing (he is 8 and still in diapers.) I wanted to offer that a cap of Lysol-the small brown bottle- in the wash goes a long way in getting soiled clothes/blankets clean.Liberia Adoptionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11048578833841194586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-61802424465298893132008-04-27T17:31:00.000-05:002008-04-27T17:31:00.000-05:00Gallatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing go...Gallatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good for, at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.<BR/><BR/>I wish I had an answer for the diarrhea. Are you still doing pediasure? I wish we were closer. You need a respite. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there Steff. I will keep you and the kids in my prayers. Hugs! Thanks so much for the update. I know you are swamped!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02871978244661427018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-16627654239790276922008-04-27T16:38:00.000-05:002008-04-27T16:38:00.000-05:00Steff- thanks for the update and the reminder that...Steff- thanks for the update and the reminder that you continue to need prayers! I'll pray that you find someone who has an answer for the digestive issues & that voice rises above all the others! It is so exciting to hear the little victories and to realize how HUGE they are...now to get through the day in less than 4 outfits...Tengesdal 4https://www.blogger.com/profile/02489547498679389445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-57354229841825321812008-04-27T16:15:00.000-05:002008-04-27T16:15:00.000-05:00THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE!! Al...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE!! All I can say is wow. I would go crazy. I wish it were easier.<BR/><BR/>You never know what God has around the corner. Hang in there sister.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-25921215892076666882008-04-27T16:12:00.000-05:002008-04-27T16:12:00.000-05:00Dear Steff...bless your heart. You are dealing wit...Dear Steff...bless your heart. You are dealing with so much and handling it amazingly well...even when you think you arent ;) I can so understand what you said about perspective. I still have those days when I'm in awe one minute and questioning God the next. I know I don't have the intense medical issues like you do but we have the intense developmental and mental issues and yes, they can really wear you down! Especially when you are already weary. Know that we are praying for you and your family. Steff you are being the hands and feet of Jesus and it's beautiful to behold. Keep hanging onto HIS hem...<BR/>Love ya,<BR/>LisaSean and Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04939848196754308601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-35793238952710137042008-04-27T16:08:00.000-05:002008-04-27T16:08:00.000-05:00wow, I have a had a few days like that and can rel...wow, I have a had a few days like that and can relate, I know the smell you are talking about and the poop, yellow? trade mark, it was horrible and it included the dogs eating the diapers I couldn't pick up fast enough, you know I like what you said about perspective, it is so true. Hang tight you are furthering the Kingdom with all the kids and God moving through you. <BR/><BR/>kimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339551570831841933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-9835397339485063052008-04-27T15:04:00.000-05:002008-04-27T15:04:00.000-05:00Okay, I now realize that I need to be praying for ...Okay, I now realize that I need to be praying for you just as much as I was a few weeks ago. I promise that you and your family will be in my prayers everyday.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554195760602365553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8190770886130324242.post-84426043532628331252008-04-27T13:49:00.000-05:002008-04-27T13:49:00.000-05:00I really wish I could say something that would exp...I really wish I could say something that would express all that I want to. I am in awe of you... and praying for you. I cannot imagine having to deal with that day in and day out. You are incredible. Though there's no "bright side" too cleaning up all that poop and puke, you are doing extraordinary things. And you're right, God can handle it... and He is using you in a supernatural way. Love to you!Mrs. Hammer Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07463887306142010488noreply@blogger.com