tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post639956778828953604..comments2023-12-18T22:47:41.839-08:00Comments on THE JOURNEY: We got her!suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02994528084197902247noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-39322580575461931762009-09-28T15:14:35.799-07:002009-09-28T15:14:35.799-07:00I miss you so so so so so so so so so so so so so ...I miss you so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much!<br />I am crying right now! I am so sad.I miss you so so so so so so so so so <br />so so so so so so so so so so so much! I love you so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /> Love,AnnabelleAnnabellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-48146437945928726182009-09-25T14:39:50.892-07:002009-09-25T14:39:50.892-07:00We miss you so much! Please call us very soon! We ...We miss you so much! Please call us very soon! We are very thrilled that we get to see you tonight!<br /> <br /> Love,AnnabelleAnnabellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-4850287397522641192009-09-15T15:38:40.375-07:002009-09-15T15:38:40.375-07:00WOW! just hearing all of the different stories fro...WOW! just hearing all of the different stories from you and the Kecks brings tears to my eyes. Grace has kept me updated so far. I can't believe Asher and Josie!! they are ADORABLE! I have been praying for everyone on the trip! God works Miracles!<br />Love<br />Courtney ConeCourtneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-35305397266240873242009-09-14T19:31:09.747-07:002009-09-14T19:31:09.747-07:00Suzanne, thank you so much for telling me about Bo...Suzanne, thank you so much for telling me about Bobby. I was so thrilled to read about all the others but still wondered if you had seen Bobby, and then you talked about him!! Thank you so much. We are praying for you all. What a blessing you are to so many. <br />Please get someone to take a picture of all the Nashville Ugandans together at the orphanage before one of them comes home. Love - CindyCindy Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104968252923261315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-64780763921976331672009-09-14T18:39:25.972-07:002009-09-14T18:39:25.972-07:00I am so happy you are with her! I have been readin...I am so happy you are with her! I have been reading this every day to see when you get to take her home. Gosh I feel so much better knowing she is with her family! GOd bless all of you. give her a kiss on the cheek for me! I miss her!Sandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-52347079143487354972009-09-14T13:48:41.070-07:002009-09-14T13:48:41.070-07:00UNBELIEVABLE...i have found myself weeping as i re...UNBELIEVABLE...i have found myself weeping as i read my last name in this blog, realizing that soon this will be me and i will be bringing home my 2 new siblings! i cant even begin to describe how much you have influenced me and my family and how inspiring this is to me! bring us home some pictures of those sweet babies so i can see my new brother or sister!! everytime i think of them it makes me fall in love with Jesus all over again. Give Josie a kiss for me and tell her i cant wait to meet her! i love you guys!....John 14:18....<br /><br />~JordynJordyn Smallingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-22436284635306298762009-09-14T10:33:27.204-07:002009-09-14T10:33:27.204-07:00Congrats! Your new daughter is beautiful!Congrats! Your new daughter is beautiful!junglemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176730853175967320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-52379113489078384842009-09-14T02:30:00.239-07:002009-09-14T02:30:00.239-07:00Glad to see Josie in your arms. Praying that court...Glad to see Josie in your arms. Praying that court goes smoothly.<br /><br />IsabelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-29857760598602496472009-09-13T19:33:17.826-07:002009-09-13T19:33:17.826-07:00So exciting to read your post! Praying for you as ...So exciting to read your post! Praying for you as you make this journey to bring Josie home!Nanette R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02048113160665922341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-13088080678306457212009-09-13T18:38:35.876-07:002009-09-13T18:38:35.876-07:00praying for you allpraying for you allRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09632941745800942779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-69715825516318101012009-09-13T17:53:56.856-07:002009-09-13T17:53:56.856-07:00Bless you all! I am so thrilled to read this with ...Bless you all! I am so thrilled to read this with my son and daughter tonight. We are truly blessed by your faith and your journey. May God give you strength, stamina, and safety. The kids at CPA are amazed by your testimony and love. You are covered in prayer. Lord bless you and bless you!<br /><br />Barbara PowellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-43761638121088903032009-09-13T16:36:32.471-07:002009-09-13T16:36:32.471-07:00Just pack them all up and bring them home - unbeli...Just pack them all up and bring them home - unbelievable! You've met the future Smallings...and I am so excited!!! Thank you for sharing the journey and keeping us focused on the big picture. Much love to you all....michelle smallinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977058107305066767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-34877135452858790722009-09-13T14:45:28.703-07:002009-09-13T14:45:28.703-07:00i just stumbled upon your blog after becoming tota...i just stumbled upon your blog after becoming totally obsessed with katie's journey blog. you all amaze me and God has used your stories to really move my heart. i've always planned on adopting someday, and now i feel led to do so much more. thanks for sharing your life.<br /><br />blessings on your family!stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12252793800573583629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-64487834269011484852009-09-13T14:21:17.453-07:002009-09-13T14:21:17.453-07:00Wow! Wow! Wow! I am praying for your safe and swif...Wow! Wow! Wow! I am praying for your safe and swift return. Thanks for sharing the journey with us! Oh, and yes, Michael's TD was awesome (as was Owen's). <br />TrudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-63683342301546909632009-09-13T13:53:56.456-07:002009-09-13T13:53:56.456-07:00My sweet, sweet friend.....I am weeping right now....My sweet, sweet friend.....I am weeping right now. I am sure that Josie Love is still in your precious arms.....love it!!!!! Thanks for the little glimpse of all the little ones together....how amazing....how humbling....how I can't wait to see it myself!!! I am praying like crazy for tomorrow.....Know that you are loved well. many, many kisses!!!!Lindsey Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02244522882097195130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-10652621438898506132009-09-13T13:00:11.937-07:002009-09-13T13:00:11.937-07:00Oh how beautiful! All those kiddos and your sweet...Oh how beautiful! All those kiddos and your sweet whispers that their mommas will be their soon. And your sweet little Josie is adorable; the joy of Jesus shines through your writing! I know Gwen is over the moon that you got to love so much on Joseph and Daisy!<br />We're praying you home!<br />Love,<br />LaineThe Ferrill'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06091232102936751058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-31424348299458836902009-09-13T12:26:28.371-07:002009-09-13T12:26:28.371-07:00im crying. I love adoption. I love our Father wh...im crying. I love adoption. I love our Father who picks us up and smothers us with His love the way you are right now. Mike- let's hear from you. Praying always and can't wait to see you get off that plane. loving you all so muchUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742777185282445336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-90705787257622762332009-09-13T12:20:26.720-07:002009-09-13T12:20:26.720-07:00My heart (and my tear ducts) are running over as I...My heart (and my tear ducts) are running over as I read this. I talked to Gwen the other day because I havent had internet to catch up on the updates so I had no idea all of this was happening!!! My prayers will be with you during court! Love you lots!Amanda Smolinskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-975815429618198382009-09-13T12:15:24.675-07:002009-09-13T12:15:24.675-07:00Is is nothing short of pure, really and truly Pure...Is is nothing short of pure, really and truly Pure Joy...to sit here in my little old laundry room....and, see the Blessed faces...all of them....yours...the childrens....the smiles...the love....JOY!!!<br />Thank you, Jesus...thank you for showing us how it's to be done!!!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346292239820453344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-43353041889171604562009-09-13T11:44:05.127-07:002009-09-13T11:44:05.127-07:00Oh how this made my heart smile BIG!!!! LOVE this...Oh how this made my heart smile BIG!!!! LOVE this post! Love that your girl is in your arms, and that you were able to love on all those little ones and let them know "SOON".. they will be home too!!! LOVE IT! ummmmm... I expect full well to hear all about MY little ones that God leads you to. you think I'm kidding? <br /><br />Love to you~<br />Give that Josie a big ol hug from me!!<br /><br />:)<br />AmieAmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220930353823295326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-53755424300696635152009-09-13T11:30:26.284-07:002009-09-13T11:30:26.284-07:00hey!!!
okay, so last night, I had a dream about j...hey!!! <br />okay, so last night, I had a dream about josie toddeling(crawling kinda) around your house...a sight into the future... :) It was an AWESOME dream!also, You were driving while Josie was in a wrap close to her you (aunt suey)! I loved it!!!<br /><br />LOVE YOU GUYS!!!<br />BLESSINGS AND PRAYERS!<br /><br />AbbieAbbie and Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275656474704249478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-19341406114055862532009-09-13T09:28:29.362-07:002009-09-13T09:28:29.362-07:00OH MY GOODNESS!!! HURRY UP AND GET THAT BABY HOME!...OH MY GOODNESS!!! HURRY UP AND GET THAT BABY HOME! that is the SWEETEST thing about all the other kids...esp asher :) :) ..the concert was hilarious taylor swift is really wierd! you wouldnt expect it but shes very strange!!! but it was SO fun...calebs breathing is better he is getting a breathing treatment as we speak!!! also-we need to SKYPE ASAP!!! call me when you can!! <br /><br />Luffa u and dad<br />graceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-53228812790439000832009-09-13T08:57:36.996-07:002009-09-13T08:57:36.996-07:00Oh Mayernicks.......I am weeping tears of joy for ...Oh Mayernicks.......I am weeping tears of joy for you!! All I can think is, "Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!!" What a wonderful future you all will have with precious Josie Love. I hope to meet her soon.....with love, congratulations and prayers!! Kay (Vern:))Kay Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883961208999735492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-45637630309917971012009-09-13T08:03:47.029-07:002009-09-13T08:03:47.029-07:00So beautiful. What an amazing post. Thank you Lo...So beautiful. What an amazing post. Thank you Lord for modern technology that allows us this glimpse into your incredible miracle of adoption. :) You can tell Miss Josie Love, does indeed love her mama.emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167513814805350359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8254045746887851687.post-8447022593103737782009-09-13T07:53:29.161-07:002009-09-13T07:53:29.161-07:00LOVING IT!!!!!!!LOVING IT!!!!!!! Mandy Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06023166965641992124noreply@blogger.com