Comments on: Our God is faithful!

By: Lisa Albright

Lisa Albright — Sun, 28 Aug 2005 03:14:47 +0000

Jody and Steve,
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you both. God has abundantly answered your prayers!! Adelina is a beautiful little girl! I pray God will make all the transitions to go smoothly. Praise the Lord!! I am also glad that you have found a church to go to while you are there and have made new friends. What a journey…What a testimony!!
Love, Lisa

By: Bonnie M

Bonnie M — Fri, 26 Aug 2005 15:33:00 +0000

Hey! I’ve been trying to write this for 2 days – Michael is going through a growth sput I think and wants to nurse all the time… He seems less demanding today and is napping

As I read you e-mail and looked at the pictures, I had trouble seeing through the tears. Praise God for His faithfulness – you both are excellent parents already because He has prepared you and your sweet girl to be together at last! Aaron wants to meet her and he knows a little sign language already…

Love and Much Joy, bonnie

By: The Winesetts

The Winesetts — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 20:02:52 +0000

We’re so glad for you, and I wanted to tell you that when Nate first told me that ya’ll were adopting he said, “It’s going to be a girl. I know it.” God is good.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 14:27:21 +0000

Hi! I have been praying together with Cheri Hayes during this whole process. I felt led that God wanted me to join hands with her and do battle for you both and the children you are going to adopt even though I only knew you through Cheri. So now I am so excited for you!! It is so good to see how God works. I know it has been a long road, but I know you have trusted God.

Some verses that I felt God wanted me to share with you are from Ezra. Ezra 1:1 says that "the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia..." . Just remember that our God can move on anyone's heart (even an unbeliever's) to accomplish His purposes.

Ezra 4:4 says, "Then the people around them set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to go on building." Discouragement may come, but you must stay focused on what God has called you to do and move forward in faith.

Ezra 5:11 says, "We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth..." When discouragement comes, take a stand against the enemy and speak who you are as God's children in Christ.

Ezra 7:6 sayes, "The king had granted him everything he asked for the hand of the Lord his God was on him." As God's children, God's favor is toward you. Just claim this as you continue to finish the task you set out to do. Always pray for favor with every single person you need to have contact with in this whole process.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 18:05:49 +0000

HOO-RAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't even handle the excitement!!!!

Love- Stacy

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 14:31:07 +0000

Congratulations! She is adorable. We adopted our daughter from Ukraine in April and she has adjusted quickly to her new life in America. As beautiful as your daughter is now, she will continue to blossom before your eyes. It's a wonderful journey!

Laura

By: Shannon (adopted from Ukraine Aug. 2004)

Shannon (adopted from Ukraine Aug. 2004) — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:34:29 +0000

Jodi and Steve, We adopted our daughter from Ukraine in Aug. 2004 and I have been following you journey. I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!! I’m so happy you found your daughter. She is precious! Enjoy and good luck with the rest of your trip.
Sincerely, Shannon

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:20:43 +0000

Jodi and Steve,

Congratulations! What wonderful news! I've been following along on your amazing journey and am so glad you have found your little girl. She is so cute and blessed to have you as her mom and dad. Can't wait to meet her!

By: lisa ann

lisa ann — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 12:44:02 +0000

Hey! She even looks like you!

By: Julana

Julana — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 12:43:11 +0000

Congratulations to all of you!

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 06:47:36 +0000

At long last. We are so thankful that you have found peace, hope and love in the eyes of your daughter. You have a daughter. It’s amazing just writing it. Congratulations!

By: Marilyn (Sandi's friend)

Marilyn (Sandi's friend) — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 06:07:15 +0000

Jodi,
God is so Good. He has given you a beautiful family.

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 04:43:41 +0000

I want to add my Congratulations to the growing list. I am an online friend of Sandi’s and she has kept us updated and praying for your adoption process. I am thrilled for you! As others have said, too, I was awed by the fact that God made such a perfect match for you! Praise God!

I am also the one who will do the candy announcements whenever you are ready. Just email me: carol@calligraphybycarol.com

By: Steph

Steph — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 02:33:03 +0000

Jodi,
Although I’ve only met you once, your story has had a profound effect on my life. I am so so so happy for you and your new daughter! She is a very beautiful little girl who has an uncanny resemblance to her mommy! CONGRATULATIONS!

By: sandi

sandi — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 01:59:25 +0000

Today I kissed an angel.
I knew it from the start.
The first time my angel smiled at me;
I gave away my heart

Today I kissed an angel,
This angel child of mine.
Though not of my creation,
My child by God’s design

Today I kissed an angel,
My heart is dancing wild;
Our family, by a miracle;
Blessed by our angel child.

Brenda Meece