tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post8622205458193962856..comments2023-05-24T03:03:10.517-07:00Comments on A Child to Love...Our Adoption Journey: Our journey through (more) pain...Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02928160936349883380noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-68249908308482583842011-03-14T07:41:31.393-07:002011-03-14T07:41:31.393-07:00Jill, I am so sorry this happened. I don't un...Jill, I am so sorry this happened. I don't understand why God allows us to experience so much pain, but we know He is in control and can see the big picture. Praying for you as you have to go through another loss.Blogging For Adoptionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753965339288925614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-73325323832870329972011-03-14T07:16:42.320-07:002011-03-14T07:16:42.320-07:00Oh my goodness! I am so sorry for the loss of you...Oh my goodness! I am so sorry for the loss of your precious little baby. For us, the hardest thing by far about adoption was deciding the right balance between guarding our hearts and letting ourselves love a baby that might possibly be ours. We have friends who went both ways. Some never wanted to meet the baby until after the paperwork, and others had an open relationship from the 1st trimester. We decided that God put this baby, birth mom and others in our lives because it was his perfect will. Even if the adoption failed, we knew that our prayers and love certainly were not wasted. <br /> <br />God is God, and he can do ANYTHING. He could even have put our sweet Landrie in MY belly, but he chose adoption for us, and we are so thankful that he did! I'm sure we only see a glimpse of all the good that has come from our adoption for us and for others, but one day it will be fully revealed! You have such an amazing attitude through your heartache, and don't think for a second that God isn't using this tragedy for his good. I am praying for God's perfect baby for your family in his perfect timing!Mark and Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02449114659938165331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-51431609622012944542011-03-13T19:58:18.969-07:002011-03-13T19:58:18.969-07:00We'll be praying.We'll be praying.ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765439866561041678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-42943160609789099502011-03-13T19:07:28.347-07:002011-03-13T19:07:28.347-07:00Hi Jill,
Your blog was posted on a mutual friend&...Hi Jill,<br /><br />Your blog was posted on a mutual friend's facebook page requesting prayers on your behalf. I don't usually read blogs so I'm not sure why I read yours. I am deeply sorry and touched by your experience. I will definately pray that God's will take place in your life concerning children. This is the same prayer I finally prayed for my husband and myself after 3 years of infertility issues. I can tell you when I finally humbled myself and truly surrendered to the possiblity His will may be different than my own.... I found out I was pregnant 14 days later. My prayer went like this..."God, if it is your will for me to have children please take control and allow this to happen; if I am not suppose to have children and be a mother then please remove this desire and completely heal the pain in my heart". I really meant this prayer because I could no longer stand the pain and depression of struggling. I felt at peace in my heart and my spirit was light after the prayer. God answering my prayer has built an unshakable faith in my heart. It was only after having my first child that I was able to see "why" God's plan was slower than mine. Today, I am very grateful I did not become preganat any sooner than I did. He knew what was best for me! I am confident He will heal you of the pain you are suffering and will restore his perfect will when you humbly surrender to Him. I will be praying for you, your husband and this precious birth mother who appears to really need you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-22119715119961369892011-03-13T18:38:51.269-07:002011-03-13T18:38:51.269-07:00Oh wow, that is so sad! What an amazing, sweet wom...Oh wow, that is so sad! What an amazing, sweet woman she is. I'm so sorry you've had to experience another loss. Keep trusting God's perfect plan. Praying for you and for this sweet girl.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826913919163707391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-59841527547934029882011-03-13T18:02:55.545-07:002011-03-13T18:02:55.545-07:00Praying for you sweet friend. Now to him who is a...Praying for you sweet friend. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more. Eph. 3:203boysinBamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04476004175777879617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-2099715959567911652011-03-13T17:10:46.468-07:002011-03-13T17:10:46.468-07:00praying for you and this precious young lady. Oh ...praying for you and this precious young lady. Oh how I wish your journey was not laced with heartache, but so often the adoption journey can be. But know God is preparing you and working through it all. I have no doubt this precious young girl needed you during this time (in I'm sure in some way, you needed her). God's plan seems so "out there" to us, but He is at work and it all makes perfect sense to Him. I will pray for healing for you all. And that this whole tragic event will result in renewed strength for you all. Nathan says "hang in there," and "there is joy in the morning" He is living proof of God's perfect plan and timing. We would never have this precious blessing if God hadn't insisted on His timing, not mine. We love you both!Kathy Irwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049515537502381970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-57483320988949979112011-03-13T16:32:45.457-07:002011-03-13T16:32:45.457-07:00Oh Jill... I am so very, very sorry. I just am s...Oh Jill... I am so very, very sorry. I just am speechless. I am praying for you guys as well as this precious young girl who is looking up to you right now. Much love!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889907334688022842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-23032263688139023442011-03-13T16:08:17.509-07:002011-03-13T16:08:17.509-07:00Jill,
I will continue to pray for you and Warren....Jill, <br />I will continue to pray for you and Warren....this is such a touching story. Not a moment will pass, that I will not be thinking of all of you, and lifting you up in prayer. <br />Take care,<br />JaclynAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05275909775932657243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-34699475223638214742011-03-13T15:23:17.671-07:002011-03-13T15:23:17.671-07:00I am praying for you guys. I love you both.I am praying for you guys. I love you both.Nancy Rumphnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-19291958826844661912011-03-13T15:02:40.545-07:002011-03-13T15:02:40.545-07:00Thanks for your honesty and allowing us to go thro...Thanks for your honesty and allowing us to go through this with you both. The lessons you are learning through these storms are teaching us all. We love you and are asking for His peace that passes all human understanding to guard your hearts..... janaJanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898156439920002752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-90385599538169864742011-03-13T14:41:05.505-07:002011-03-13T14:41:05.505-07:00As you know sweetie...my heart continues to spring...As you know sweetie...my heart continues to spring forth with hope and tears for you and Warren. Yet I do know God's design is for eternity and we have no idea why or when things happen as they do. I heard a poem this weekend that talks about a tapestry...the backside is full of knots and threads intersecting one another, it looks like a mess. How could anything be so beautiful and complete by the wonder we are beholding. YET God is not looking at the underside of this handiwork, He sees the actual artwork, the beautiful melody of threads that form complete images and make our hearts go "AHHHH." <br />I have been praying for this mother and will continue to pray over her. For protection and assurance of His plan for her life. No doubt she would of been an asset to your process of adoption but that was not God's plan.<br />I love you both and your pain is my pain!(tears here) if I could take this away from you, if I could just guarantee a child for you both I WOULD! But even as your mother, I can't do for you what God has in store....so I patiently pray and wait for that certain call. Hugs (BTW..I am so proud of you both as your strength is purposed through this storm)...mommaherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041695982343630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-66036996011772324052011-03-13T14:21:22.999-07:002011-03-13T14:21:22.999-07:00Jill,
My heart is just breaking for you and for ...Jill, <br />My heart is just breaking for you and for the birth mother. I wish I knew any comforting words for you. I'm so sorry. I'll keep praying for you and Warren and the birth mother.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052368849828209593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-55785646007290836762011-03-13T14:17:05.688-07:002011-03-13T14:17:05.688-07:00Jill and Warren, we love you and are continuing to...Jill and Warren, we love you and are continuing to pray for you as you wait on God. It is obvious to me that this mom needed (needs) you in her life. What a wonderful ministry you are in! Touching peoples lives and being a strong witness of God's grace and love in the crisis of these women's lives. God will bless you with that special little one, all in His timing. Robert and I are also parents to a premie who lived 5 days. Benjamin David was born at 26weeks, 1 lb, 8 oz, 11 3/4 in. He did fairly well until the 4th day, when he had a stroke and passed away the next day. We were so confused and hurt. Look at us now! 3 children and 3 grandsons!! Through it all God works His wonders!!<br />BlessingsDebbie Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04606981960878102040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-63573163668928965892011-03-13T14:04:51.993-07:002011-03-13T14:04:51.993-07:00Just wanted you to know that I am praying for you ...Just wanted you to know that I am praying for you and Warren and that I think of you often. My heart breaks for you guys and the young woman.Sara Lynch-Rutkoskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-72245437148403089592011-03-13T13:59:49.302-07:002011-03-13T13:59:49.302-07:00Praying for all of you Jill! Maybe the Lord has al...Praying for all of you Jill! Maybe the Lord has allowed you to cross paths with this young mom just so she can see HIM in you and Warren. Had you not been looking to adopt - you would not had met her. God has a purpose and a plan and we continue to pray for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-57184639006002235972011-03-13T13:57:47.117-07:002011-03-13T13:57:47.117-07:00I'm thinking that you and I feel much the same...I'm thinking that you and I feel much the same right now (have you read my post today? http://onloanfromheaven.blogspot.com/2011/03/faith-trust-patience-and-giving-up.html)... and I'm so sorry. It sucks... that's all there is to it. I do know that we'll both bring our babies home soon.... but until that day, I'm really hoping that the 'lessons' and the 'opportunities' stop for us both. Praying for us :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387592524234453591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-60510850673536473072011-03-13T13:47:33.329-07:002011-03-13T13:47:33.329-07:00oh how my heart aches reading this (first time com...oh how my heart aches reading this (first time commenter btw). i can relate to all this so much. 3 years ago my husband and i lost my first son around 22 weeks, same way..my body coundn't sustain the baby and he was born too soon. he lived for 3 minutes as well. her words struck a cord so deeply...we've sinced been blessed with another son thru the gift of adoption and are pursuing a 2nd adoption.you are all in my prayers.Kate @ When Hello Means Goodbyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07628566143441192635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-59090292827301578102011-03-13T13:36:16.248-07:002011-03-13T13:36:16.248-07:00Jill, this is Warren's cousin Emily. I found ...Jill, this is Warren's cousin Emily. I found your blog on facebook and just want you to know that I am praying for you and Warren Thomas. I had no idea you all were going through this journey and I want to encourage you with prayer from here on out. <br /><br />With love,<br />Emily BrooksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4189930458895454091.post-60998161203905982652011-03-13T13:31:56.659-07:002011-03-13T13:31:56.659-07:00Thoughts and prayers with her and your family.Thoughts and prayers with her and your family.RELHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527280213368948100noreply@blogger.com