mag
2007-08-29 14:57:31.0
i think you are one amazing lady, mary! thank yuo for being such an inspiration to me, across the miles from us to uk. i am thinkign of you and praying for you, esp in the next few days......go gently on yourself and as you say, live each day as if it were your last...........in fact " dacne like no-one is watching you, love like you've never loved before and live each day as if it were your last" .... thank you and God bless, mag
Julie Hand
2007-08-29 11:34:17.0
I found your site through the link on the "My Adoption Website" back in February right after you went to Lillte Rock for the first time. I was still recovering from a very serious illness myself and there was a possibility that it could affect our adoption process. (We were DTC in early January.) Your faith and strength were very inspirational to me as they reminded me to keep things in an Eternal perpesctive and to trust God for His provision and to trust His plan "to give me a hope and a future."
I will be praying for you as you travel to N.C. and I thank you for your willingness to share your story to inspire others and to bring the goodness of God to light for so many to see.
A sister in Christ (and new Mom to Joshua Yuan from Jiangsu China)
Julie Hand
www.homeofthehands.com
Kim Kirby (Sam's mama)
2007-08-27 21:16:10.0
Happy Birthday Birthday, Baker
from Delaware! Looks like you had a great time!
Joy
2007-08-27 19:56:39.0
Brea looks great Mary. From one of your travel buddies. Happy birthday baker.
Maria in Clayton
2007-08-26 17:37:40.0
Soooo excited to hear that you are coming home to us!! You promised me you would, and I know you never break your promises. Call me/e-mail me when you can (I know you are very busy!!). Let me know what I can do to help - babysit the kids while you unpack??? Can't wait to get the kids together again and finally meet Brea!!
Maria in Clayton
2007-08-26 17:36:42.0
Soooo excited to hear that you are coming home to us!! You promised me you would, and I know you never break your promises. Call me/e-mail me when you can (I know you are very busy!!). Let me know what I can do to help - babysit the kids while you unpack??? Can't wait to get the kids together again and finally meet Brea!!
Kevin, Kim and Kaden Hurst
2007-08-24 13:11:34.0
Congratulations on your move to Raleigh! We will be praying for you as you make the transition to your new home in NC and that the journey with the kids is a safe one. Your family is always in our prayers for continued good health and happiness. Best wishes! Kevin, Kim and Kaden
Kevin, Kim and Kaden Hurst
2007-08-24 13:07:08.0
Congratulations on your move to Raleigh! We will be praying for you as you make the transition to your new home in NC and that the journey with the kids is a safe one. Your family is always in our prayers for continued good health and happiness. Best wishes! Kevin, Kim and Kaden
Laura Hamm
2007-08-24 07:17:56.0
Oh my word you will need an extra van to transport all the kids medical records to NC. I'm excited for you that you will be able to be near family and that you are able to move Brea's treatments there - I have followed your story for months and am so amazed at you attitude and the strength you get from the Lord. You are an inspiration - Makes me think of how the blessing in Numbers 6 applies to you. I don't know what version it is but this is the one used in a devotion I got today and immediately I thought of you. "May the Lord bless you and keep you; May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; May the Lord look upon you with favor, and give you peace." - Numbers 6:24-26
Thanks
Julie O'Brien
2007-08-23 20:51:35.0
Dear Mary, I have followed your story for over a year and have been so blessed by your updates and how God has worked in your family. I just came home in June with my 3 year old daughter Shay. She is a Hubei baby and is such a joy. I wanted to welcome you to NC. We live in Charlotte and will be traveling to the Raleigh area for Shay's cleft care. We will keep you all in our prayers!
God Bless, Julie
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