tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post4666933346727725660..comments2008-11-21T08:52:25.055-05:00a Tonggu Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02793668358074527237tonggumomma@gmail.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-83105706962401872872008-11-21T08:52:00.000-05:002008-11-21T08:52:00.000-05:00This is such a special post as our daughter is a special needs child too. Your words just made me tear up as I think of how happy and fulfilled I am with Kira in our lives. In some ways I believe we were meant to take this route to our daughter and now I encourage others to do the same.<BR/>I advocate all the time on behalf of our agency's program for waiting children. Perhaps the long wait for the standard process has given thousands of children a chance at a normal happy life...every child deserves this.<BR/>I love these children! The No Hands But Ours site is beautiful and a great resource. <BR/><BR/>Thank you Tongo Momma,<BR/><BR/>Ivy and KiraMy Heart Beats In Chinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08103562422996143435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-2250714367878678762008-11-20T20:59:00.000-05:002008-11-20T20:59:00.000-05:00Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. It is so amazing to follow along with another adoptive mother who loves the Lord.<BR/><BR/>I have checked out the new blog for SN, it holds a special place in my heart also. We were led to our first soon-to-be daughter through the Waiting Children program and the Lord has richly blessed us. Thank you for taking the time for this amazing resource. <BR/><BR/>Believe me, this website, along with faith is all some people need to step out and help a waiting child.<BR/><BR/>When we first started the paperwork process we didn't even know there was a program in China other than main stream. This is amazing. Maybe some day I will add our story also. :)<BR/><BR/>Much love and blessing to you and your beautiful Tongginator.<BR/><BR/>Jill xxMeaklimshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11125408251393399758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-69548202942125084872008-11-19T04:33:00.000-05:002008-11-19T04:33:00.000-05:00Hello, I had to check out your site after reading that you are involved with the No Hands But Ours program. <BR/><BR/>I read your old post about your friend Rosie. You write so much better than I do, but I have a post on my blog from Oct. 16, about my friend Donna, who also passed away from cancer. She was 44. She left behind her husband and 3 young children. <BR/><BR/>When I read your post, I was struck by the similarities. It has been hard having my friend gone. Sometimes I still can't believe it. I know she is with the Lord, and I rejoice in that, but I really do miss her. She was a truly amazing, godly woman. <BR/><BR/>I will keep Rosie's family in my prayers. I see first-hand how hard it is for a family to lose their mommy.<BR/><BR/>Take care, and thanks for all you do for so many others.Blessedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03404431260476563821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-7653432763543399082008-11-19T00:16:00.000-05:002008-11-19T00:16:00.000-05:00Wonderful plug for a great cause!CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537821831479150677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-9709249958851957842008-11-18T23:42:00.000-05:002008-11-18T23:42:00.000-05:00I just came over from the "no hands but ours" site....I think it is amazing and the many stories that families shared are just incredible!!<BR/><BR/>Sending good thoughts and prayers,<BR/><BR/>LisaHalf Gaelic, Half Garlic!http://www.blogger.com/profile/17227046808604837073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-9000156624347721772008-11-18T22:17:00.000-05:002008-11-18T22:17:00.000-05:00Sounds like a fantastic programme.<BR/><BR/>Thinking of you and your family. ((hugs)) and ^prayers^ (do you like my little "bended knees"?!)OziMumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09813480734366566560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-23325123089237068632008-11-18T22:16:00.000-05:002008-11-18T22:16:00.000-05:00Sending lots of prayers and hugs to you and your family during this time of sadness and uncertainty...Kimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00293355038449034824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-67304209845758524652008-11-18T21:40:00.000-05:002008-11-18T21:40:00.000-05:00You're just amazing. This is what you're promoting on your blog in the midst of your own heartache!!! <BR/><BR/>Oh lady. You're a beautiful person. Believe that. In the midst of your fatigue and emotion and LIFE...<BR/>believe it. <BR/><BR/>Thank you,<BR/>HeatherHeather of the EOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-9852204610012975932008-11-18T21:18:00.000-05:002008-11-18T21:18:00.000-05:00What a neat site! I'll have to look at it more thoroughly a little later. We are seriously considering a special needs adoption down the road, after our little ones grow up some.prechrswifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14912556820386583359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-4219551406717780902008-11-18T20:37:00.000-05:002008-11-18T20:37:00.000-05:00Praying for your father-in-law. Also this No Hands But Ours is an awesome ministry. We'll share with our friends with babies from China.Carolina Mamahttp://carolinamama1.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-22330714422838587352008-11-18T20:19:00.000-05:002008-11-18T20:19:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing the link. I'm going to check it out.<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry about your father-in-law.jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812758330851051793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-40770679576222069872008-11-18T20:06:00.000-05:002008-11-18T20:06:00.000-05:00Huge hugs and prayers too@!!!Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11789732816756603053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-10933795832447135302008-11-18T14:31:00.000-05:002008-11-18T14:31:00.000-05:00FABULOUS site...I checked it out last night AND I have &quot;alerted the media&quot; on HipHipHubei.<BR/><BR/>Stefanie &amp; I go way back to &#39;05 - we were original &quot;DTC mates&quot; while we waited for our daughters.<BR/><BR/>I APPLAUD you all for doing this so selflessly for others!!<BR/>YOU ROCK!!!Patricia/NYChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09662206547720030431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-47792571184121960372008-11-18T13:41:00.000-05:002008-11-18T13:41:00.000-05:00Oh I'm ALL about the Waiting Child program! :)Carlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12374681883837177109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-20076468613034600822008-11-18T13:36:00.000-05:002008-11-18T13:36:00.000-05:00That is GREAT. ANY support for adoptive parents is welcome.Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05687022843803093290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-43733038274225666212008-11-18T11:54:00.000-05:002008-11-18T11:54:00.000-05:00Hope your precious lil one is mending and that you are ok.<BR/>I had a peep at the site and its awesome, not sure about the tag along label, as your writings are superb.<BR/>xxx<BR/>sShawnstribehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08194025969421742201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-17973548046769590122008-11-18T10:43:00.000-05:002008-11-18T10:43:00.000-05:00You ROCK, TM :) Even as you struggle with painful familial issues, you are still able to think of others, specifically those who have no voice of their own.Stefaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15929186829748543826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-22933016059395452002008-11-18T10:31:00.000-05:002008-11-18T10:31:00.000-05:00(((HUGS))) and prayers for you all.McEwenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13793089180808915002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-64101483808297374102008-11-18T09:21:00.000-05:002008-11-18T09:21:00.000-05:00Big hugs and mostly prayers your way my friend. Special needs has a special place in our hearts also as Emma was special needs.The Byrd's Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06729548930434689842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-31174088044677757242008-11-18T08:56:00.000-05:002008-11-18T08:56:00.000-05:00You are in my thoughts and prayer my friend. <BR/><BR/>BIG, HUGE, GIANT, HUGS your way!<BR/><BR/>LeaOH MY #6http://www.blogger.com/profile/12850178661326132022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-91915584764028861352008-11-18T08:36:00.000-05:002008-11-18T08:36:00.000-05:00You continue to be in my prayers! Hang in there!<BR/>BeckyRebecca Ramseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14851717214205302476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-24676123151981327722008-11-18T08:27:00.000-05:002008-11-18T08:27:00.000-05:00I think your new site is wonderful and I would like to do a post about it and link it on my blog 'No Place Like Home'. Let me know if that is ok with you and your friends.redmaryjaneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768158710291676368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264437546224993298.post-70795421773895646342008-11-18T08:15:00.000-05:002008-11-18T08:15:00.000-05:00I'm here with you! I haven't been online much but you are all never far from my thoughts. If you need me, I'm here!<BR/><BR/>BIG HUGS!Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12676658361447966173noreply@blogger.com