tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post3609849520861424300..comments2024-03-08T13:52:22.224-07:00Comments on LAJOY FAMILY: Never Place a Period...Cindy LaJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16486626867331586704noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-16488661818705782252009-12-19T08:21:32.094-07:002009-12-19T08:21:32.094-07:00Regardless of what happens, I'm so happy for y...Regardless of what happens, I'm so happy for you that Team LaJoy will have some good memories with the girls. Great news! And, I continue to pray for all of you. Trust your gut because that's where I believe God's voice speaks to us at times.Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677097150312475932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-78168471313165735442009-12-19T05:11:16.643-07:002009-12-19T05:11:16.643-07:00This sounds very encouraging, Cindy. I'm so h...This sounds very encouraging, Cindy. I'm so happy about the family bonding during the card game. I hope things continue to go well, and hope you get the clarity you're looking for. Warm wishes to all of you!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17893715053727326978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-60205744931180154072009-12-18T19:37:11.234-07:002009-12-18T19:37:11.234-07:00Cindy, I am in awe of the Lajoy team. I read a lot...Cindy, I am in awe of the Lajoy team. I read a lot of adoption blogs since my daughter adopted 2 babies several years ago. I have seldom seen Adoptive parents who are as wise as you both are. I am in awe of the way you are addressing your situation. I pray that God continues to be with you as you decide on what is best for your family. Bless you. <br />Fran Mimi to Zoe and Maya, both from china, and the lights of our life.mimifrancoisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829411253455915498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-75874441345225952302009-12-18T19:25:31.381-07:002009-12-18T19:25:31.381-07:00Thank you for allowing us to come along on your jo...Thank you for allowing us to come along on your journey. I know it must not be easy to type out what has happened when things have been so hard. I am glad to hear the girls are being respectful to all of you. That is so great for the boys to see this side of the girls. I know they too have been emotionally hurt by them and this may be the bandage they need right now. We are praying!smileysk8https://www.blogger.com/profile/10454480943112180090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-47313547086975541212009-12-18T17:49:48.410-07:002009-12-18T17:49:48.410-07:00I am praying for you and your family. I know what...I am praying for you and your family. I know whatever decision you make ; it will be the right one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-25800030321611630502009-12-18T17:42:57.225-07:002009-12-18T17:42:57.225-07:00HI Cindy
I had the following thoughts over the la...HI Cindy <br />I had the following thoughts over the last hour.<br />I have spent the majority of my nursing career looking after tiny babies and about 12 years ago I met my first 24 weeker. Yes she was rather little. The comparison to this situation is that the mother was told that her little girl would die thru the birth or just prior to. SO she grieved her little girl and I think being an older mother, perhaps her last chance at having a biological child. Hours later she was at her living daughters bedside seeing her well and truly alive. She went from grieving to cautious optimism that her daughter was alive but very fragile. Why I bring that up is that your emotions are a huge mess, hers and yours and Angelas too. You dare to hope, then the hope is gone and then it comes back and you have no idea where you stand. <br />The feelings you are trying to figure, remind me of Angela, she hoped and then gave up and then suddenly she was faced with some optimism and didnt know what to do with it. And I hope I dont offend you when I say that you being where you are now, I am really hopeful for now you are experiencing first hand some of the feelings she was. Of course you havent shared all the details of each interaction so I may be way off but I really see you being able to understand her so much more than before. You are where she was 10 days ago when you first saw them this trip. I hope I havent offended you but that was what struck me when I was in the shower :)<br /><br />My other sort of unrelated aspect is that your relationship with your boys will not be the same as with the girls. A few years ago I was close to a family who adopted a girl after having biological boys, and she struggled with loving this little girl.. I dont really think it was only the biological difference, I think it was also the female/male difference. <br /><br />Cindy I wish you well as I wish it for your entire family, boys and girls. May God's presence be felt more strongly today than ever before.<br />With love <br />JOyceJoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103468879639388287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-43739586310267498492009-12-18T16:03:09.498-07:002009-12-18T16:03:09.498-07:00I continue to pray for you all, for God's help...I continue to pray for you all, for God's help so that everyone involved keeps hearts open, keeps it honest and sincere. <br /><br />Team LaJoy is awesome!Mary Sue and Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01503502944859377820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-88422228854724102452009-12-18T15:05:46.869-07:002009-12-18T15:05:46.869-07:00You are in my thoughts and prayers.
This sounds mo...You are in my thoughts and prayers.<br />This sounds more like the Angela I know.<br />Love,<br />LauraAntares Foundation - Laura Rosierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14772537165476869794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-40490980986588980502009-12-18T14:47:52.416-07:002009-12-18T14:47:52.416-07:00Cindy, I am one of those who had that wonderful ho...Cindy, I am one of those who had that wonderful hope this would happen...one of those hopes that doesn't come true many times, but can never be ruled out. I am so thankful that, no matter what the final outcome, you were given this amazing second chance.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00683209100623784524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-88798278853932927802009-12-18T13:59:28.135-07:002009-12-18T13:59:28.135-07:00Oh how I am hoping that these girls are yours and ...Oh how I am hoping that these girls are yours and that you bring them home! But I know that you have to feel comfortable with it and you have to really want it. If it is not right, I don't think you would have a peaceful heart about it anyway. You'll know whether the adoption should proceed or not after some time I think. I'm praying for u all.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659463113945322643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-5066238548806872812009-12-18T13:48:40.217-07:002009-12-18T13:48:40.217-07:00I am reading this with tears running down my face....I am reading this with tears running down my face. Miracles really do happen. I will continue to pray and will never again doubt the power of prayer. KellyKellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-83083811241459466092009-12-18T11:51:26.828-07:002009-12-18T11:51:26.828-07:00I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit i...I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26<br /><br />With God, all things are possible.<br /><br />Continuing in prayer for you here in Virginia. I'm so glad I got to read your post before the snow hits and our electricity (possibly!) goes out.<br /><br />Off to haul in wood -- we're having a bit of winter here too -- looks like it might be a white Christmas!<br /><br />Love to you all,<br /><br />PeggyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-60319123856640190892009-12-18T11:49:04.465-07:002009-12-18T11:49:04.465-07:00Thanks for allowing happy tears to roll down my fa...Thanks for allowing happy tears to roll down my face. Never place a period where God puts a comma...good advice no matter what you are facing. Love from VegasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com