tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post3304021764701333662..comments2023-08-05T03:22:57.238-07:00Comments on Simple and Deliberate: Gradually ChangingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-86768775033267970452009-01-12T18:10:00.000-08:002009-01-12T18:10:00.000-08:00Your changes are good and well-timed. As sad as it...Your changes are good and well-timed. As sad as it is, your life has changed. Almost completely changed and it's no insult to Eric to reveal those changes but is rather a tribute to him that you are as strong a family as you are. I know he's proud of all of you, the way you've handled things. You made it through the roughest year of your life. You've carried the torch he lit but it's time to get a new torch. Simply said, you are not what you were. Not any more. But God does grace your life abundantly and it shows in everything you do. Simple and Deliberate, I like that too, and I love the picture of all of you facing a new direction. I have come to love you and your family over the past year, Heather, and I stand amazed at what God has done in your lives. And mine through you!! You have incredible insight and clarity of purpose. You stand firm in what you believe and I'm proud to say I "know" you. Keep writing and I'll keep reading. On a side note, I would love to see a really good picture of Brn Sugar. Because of the contrast in her coloring, her face is always in the dark. There's no problem with Lil'Cowboy most of the time, but I've yet to actually "see" Brn Sugar. Have you tried putting a spotlight on her and adjusting the contrast on your camera? I don't know if that will work but I would love to see her darling little face. Well, du-uh! I just happened to think that the problem could be on my end. Maybe MY contrast is set too high. But I don't know how to change or adjust the contrast on my end. Could you do me a favor, please, and if you see her just fine in the pictures, could you tell me how to adjust the contrast on my set up? I've just always assumed it was your problem. Until just now when it occurred to me that the problem might be on my end all along. Duh!!<BR/><BR/>I have another blogging friend (Ginny) who is adopting two boys from Liberia. In fact her husband is in Liberia right now trying to bring them home. It has been almost two years since they started the process of adoption. They have all the required paperwork but there seems to be a problem. He was supposed to have left for home Fri with both boys but there was a hangup of some kind. He has all the paperwork for the agency and has papers from a Liberian court validating the adoption so I don't know what the problem is. If I remember correctly, your two came from Liberia, didn't they? It must be a nightmare to get through all the legal requirements. And no one seems to be concerned with the kids' emotions and feelings. It's all red tape!! And I have still another blogging friend (Stacy) who is trying to adopt an older boy from Liberia. (And Jakin even lived with them over there for a full year but when they had to come back to the states he was not permitted to come back with them.) More paperwork!!! I hope they read your blog. They'll see that it is possible to adopt from that country. Stay in God's shadow as you live out your lives, Heather, and know you have touched many hearts and lives with your blog. I blog too but I've just taken a break until this spring or summer. I have to get some of my knitting out of the way before I can go back to blogging. Blogging requires time and attention; neither of which I have very much of these days so I thought a break would be good. I told everyone that if I'm not back with something new by June, then I've decided to discontinue my blog entirely. I only have so much free time. That's all that all of us have and since going back to knitting, I've just not had what is required to blog at the same time. Please let me know about the pictures of Brn Sugar. I really want to see her face. I can always see her teeth so I know she smiles a lot but I can't really see what she looks like because of the contrast between the light and the dark. Her face is always totally black.<BR/><BR/>Marjgodloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02142857191507004530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-17897934758613829172009-01-09T18:15:00.000-08:002009-01-09T18:15:00.000-08:00Man, Heather, I am blown away by how often what yo...Man, Heather, I am blown away by how often what you are expressing is what we are going through. I should probably expect it. We're also saying goodbye to our former way of life. I think we're all having a hard time with this one. But, your faithful and steady gaze on Jesus is such a perfect example for me and others who have lost a spouse/co-parent. THANK YOU for your continued sharing of your life and God's great faithfulness. His mercies are new every morning, GREAT IS HIS FAITHFULNESS.<BR/><BR/>Suesix2lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487318714601779112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-56158043403977152009-01-08T14:30:00.000-08:002009-01-08T14:30:00.000-08:00Wow, Heather, I continue to be in awe of your wisd...Wow, Heather, I continue to be in awe of your wisdom and insight. The Lord is clearly guiding you as you walk this journey. You all remain in my prayers.Laura in KYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822896227310250920noreply@blogger.com