tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746662065427870362.post3389599504353133628..comments2023-09-05T04:48:04.714-07:00Comments on Adoption Mama: Where did the 18 months go?Carissa Dahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09367010640908780748noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746662065427870362.post-67398626815860903412011-09-28T23:38:38.584-07:002011-09-28T23:38:38.584-07:00Carissa,
Thank you so much for your encouraging wo...Carissa,<br />Thank you so much for your encouraging words. Thank you for sharing your thoughts though this blog. It's a great encouragement to me!!<br /><br />I know that I can rely on Christ to get me through the comings and goings of children, and I know He has someone special for us, and even excited with the thought of being able to help these children, for how ever long they are with us. <br /><br />I love your idea with your Disneyland picture. It's a great reminder of those that have come to you and you have helped out. It's also a great reminder to pray for them..I definitely will do something like that. <br /><br />Thank you again for your encouragement and even sharing that it is a difficult thing, but like you said there is always another little one that God will bring to us to love. <br /><br />Thanks again,<br />MelissaMelissa J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00883070622938326948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746662065427870362.post-20246519274020871982011-09-27T21:49:22.428-07:002011-09-27T21:49:22.428-07:00Hi Melissa, glad you found my blog. I hope it ca...Hi Melissa, glad you found my blog. I hope it can help you on your incredible journey to adoption through the state. When we first started our journey, it was an incredible leap of faith. I had just lost 2 babies to miscarriage and my dad passed away from cancer. I wanted to adopt internationally because I didn't want to risk losing another baby. My husband told me he felt that God was leading us to Luke through foster care. Luke needed a family. After much prayer I agreed. I can honestly say that the comings and goings are difficult. I knew we were in God's will and that HE would give me the strength no matter what the outcome was. My eyes were opened to all the children that needed a home. Our journey started out just wanting to adopt but we began foster care. We helped several children find their forever homes and adopted 2 ourselves. <br /><br />No child ever left our home without me (us) crying. We attached to all of them and they need you to do that. I have a wall in my entry way and there is a picture that Thomas Kincade painted of the Disneyland Castle. I have the saying in vinyl over the picture that says "To all who come to this happy place...Welcome" and then under the picture I have all the children's names that have been in our home as a way to honor and remember them. I won't lie...the first time a child leaves is difficult and the second time is difficult, but the truth is there is always another little someone that God will bring to you. It is a HUGE mission field! It is our mission field. You have the opportunity to touch little peoples lives. <br /><br />Please ask me anymore questions you have...I would be happy to respond.<br /><br />You are so welcome!<br />CarissaCarissa Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09367010640908780748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2746662065427870362.post-58455065167494154002011-09-27T19:41:24.129-07:002011-09-27T19:41:24.129-07:00I know this might be a little personal. My husband...I know this might be a little personal. My husband and I are in the process of adoption with the state. I had a break down with the thought of having children come and go before we can adopt. How did you deal with the comings and goings of children in your home. I've been praying about it, but I'm still struggling with that thought. We are in our training right now, and it's helping. I'm also seeing this as a mission field for us if we do have children come and go. I just wanted to hear your thoughts. Thanks so much!Melissa J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00883070622938326948noreply@blogger.com