tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post6885761331196785092..comments2023-09-09T05:12:50.495-04:00Comments on Adoption Overseas - Waiting for Katie Grace: I HAVE A SECRET DREAM.Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11247274435874561314noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-91025890784237881772011-02-22T02:15:44.176-05:002011-02-22T02:15:44.176-05:00Annie, 13 years ago God put the desire on my heart...Annie, 13 years ago God put the desire on my heart to move to Africa. At the time my husband thought it was not for us. We had just moved into a nice house, he was finally making money--and most importantly, we had six kids! <br />One year later God gave Tom the same desire and 3 years after that we touched down on African soil. You never know what God will do in your life. In the meantime you are following Him and that is the most important thing.Amy DMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10619634019229377839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-7617631045638487612011-01-29T23:10:17.806-05:002011-01-29T23:10:17.806-05:00Annie! It's a great dream! I would love to sit...Annie! It's a great dream! I would love to sit in china and rock babies all day!! I wanted to tell you about the blog "building the blocks". You can find it on my blog roll. They are moving their family to guatemala to be missionaries!<br />Renea and I are planning a trip to Africa hopefully this summer.<br />JoyJCrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04444770880572630150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-9364193272789661012011-01-25T13:51:49.755-05:002011-01-25T13:51:49.755-05:00Hi Annie,
Great post! Thanks for stopping by my b...Hi Annie, <br />Great post! Thanks for stopping by my blog as well. I can tell you, now that we are actually trying to walk this out and BE missionaries and GO, it is HARD. I can't believe how hard! There are 100s of things that tie us to our life here, and to cut those strings and tie them up is so difficult, time-consuming, and complicated. I thought we would tell people, raise support, and go. Not so! But, we shall persevere and see. I DO encourage all young people with this desire to follow it, because once you are older, with kids, and bills, and responsibilities, it gets so much harder. (I said hard how many times now??). <br />Well, kindred spirit, I do believe it's is not just God's heart, but his COMMAND. Let's go if we can! :)<br />ChrisChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170983054859018152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-43010117853402986752011-01-17T22:23:06.854-05:002011-01-17T22:23:06.854-05:00Oh Annie...it too has been a heart dream of mine f...Oh Annie...it too has been a heart dream of mine for so many years. I always wish I had joined the Peace Corp years ago. I hope at least to do a Missonary Trip someday...and if God leads the way...another adoption trip to China!!!<br />Kathiesierrasmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07325423303969796040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-69693349074730821022011-01-17T10:08:05.282-05:002011-01-17T10:08:05.282-05:00Wow.. it has been too long since I perused your bl...Wow.. it has been too long since I perused your blog, Annie! I had forgotten how much we have in common :) I feel the same way.. sometimes I even feel like I'm going crazy because of it. I mean, it is crazy but there is something about that heart-tug that you cannot ignore. It doesn't simply just go away with time.. it will be amazing to watch what happens as your world expands to China and ours expands to Ethiopia. What a journey we are on!! But I believe that God's dreams for our lives are even greater than the ones we have dreamed for ourselves.. <br />Thinking of you and praying for you! I also can't wait to see some of your baby pics.. soon?? When can you post??Stuart and Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17405727112474523650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-63302027552749753362011-01-15T23:15:17.949-05:002011-01-15T23:15:17.949-05:00Yes, Ashley, a family orphanage, sounds good! ! I ...Yes, Ashley, a family orphanage, sounds good! ! I love following your blog and your mission. I would LOVE to come and visit. I'm so proud of you, cousin!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11247274435874561314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-86668540589150184962011-01-15T08:45:46.795-05:002011-01-15T08:45:46.795-05:00I am pro being a missionary. :) ... Family orphana...I am pro being a missionary. :) ... Family orphanage? .... You are always free to come visit me here!AshleyAnnHarrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17715924095617006873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-51250403505001144302011-01-14T11:39:38.765-05:002011-01-14T11:39:38.765-05:00Thanks everyone for your fun words of support! We...Thanks everyone for your fun words of support! Well, who knows what the Lord has in mind, but I do know, everyone else in our family would have to feel the same way if we were to work overseas - that would help, LOL!<br /><br />Terri, thanks for the link, I've enjoyed going there!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11247274435874561314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-39981781039820865392011-01-13T14:29:33.688-05:002011-01-13T14:29:33.688-05:00thats an awesome thing to want to do, and look at ...thats an awesome thing to want to do, and look at the wonderful things you are doing because of your yearning. No one said you had to do it right now anyway, its certainly a possiblitly and you aredoing so much good here I'm sure it will be worth the wait.Leah Maya Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18167997949670119040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-52244060807720751962011-01-12T23:08:32.133-05:002011-01-12T23:08:32.133-05:00Hi Annie! This post has totally touched my heart. ...Hi Annie! This post has totally touched my heart. I live in AL, I am a worship leader, and a 4th grade teacher:) My husband and I are also in the process of adopting a baby girl from Taiwan. If the Lord is calling you into a different stage in your life.....go...run!!!! He will provide your every need:) We serve such a holy God that holds us in the palms of His hands!!!! As a huge Alabama football fan......I will still say....Congrats:) to the 2010 Champs! AL is incredible to have 2 nat'l champs! In Him, Emilyemilysmkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882063275957921025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-73192613878031118222011-01-12T22:32:59.345-05:002011-01-12T22:32:59.345-05:00Annie, I'm a missionary kid, too. I grew up i...Annie, I'm a missionary kid, too. I grew up in South America and wouldn't trade my experience for the world. If God has given you that desire (and He would have to give it to your husband, too!) then keep stepping out by faith to see where He leads you. You should check out this blog, too: http://tonyalatorre.wordpress.com/ . Very inspiring, and right down your alley!Terri Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296936438817483339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-24022346884631404912011-01-12T21:23:53.348-05:002011-01-12T21:23:53.348-05:00LOL Michele, that's something! But cool!LOL Michele, that's something! But cool!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11247274435874561314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-39760831797725912602011-01-12T11:07:36.180-05:002011-01-12T11:07:36.180-05:00You better watch out, the last person that told me...You better watch out, the last person that told me they had a dream like that is now living in Tanzania running an orphanage!!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04965760116436657575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-22616461535105373932011-01-11T21:10:29.160-05:002011-01-11T21:10:29.160-05:00SO glad you stopped by and shared your same passio...SO glad you stopped by and shared your same passion for mission work, Renea! How awesome - We will all have to encourage each other to keep believing for our hearts desires!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11247274435874561314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-77916420800749696852011-01-11T17:09:17.539-05:002011-01-11T17:09:17.539-05:00Oh my Annie!!! Joy sent me to your blog and this ...Oh my Annie!!! Joy sent me to your blog and this being the second post I've ever read from you I gotta say we are kindred spirits!!! I constantly dream of this! Some days of waiting until the kids are grown and going, sometimes dreaming of relocating my entire family. I know my kids will fare well, but is it insane or selfish on my part? Like you I advocate, sponsor children, volunteer my time where I can, support other missionaries, and pray! Some days I wonder why God has chosen the path I'm on, rather than sending me on one of a missionary instead. I'm waiting to see where He leads me. I'm willing to GO!!! <br /><br />Rather than dreaming of spa vacations, I dream of rolling up my sleeves and getting dirty! Walking barefoot in villages, hugging sweet orphan faces, administering medicine and loving an old widow and listening to her years of wisdom as we share with one another about how Jesus has worked miracles in our lives. Now THAT would be a dream vacation. ♥Renea Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212063725079986998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-5762488227989106672011-01-11T16:22:19.296-05:002011-01-11T16:22:19.296-05:00Mireille, how wonderful to hear that! Yes, maybe ...Mireille, how wonderful to hear that! Yes, maybe someday we could join together in our venture!<br /><br />Cool Hannah, how many stories your dad must have to tell! You should have him tell you and you can write it down in a family book.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11247274435874561314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-73137644529788693822011-01-11T15:02:37.588-05:002011-01-11T15:02:37.588-05:00I LOVE your dream. I think you should shout it fr...I LOVE your dream. I think you should shout it from the rooftops :) My daddy was a missionary and while it was a sacrifice in many ways for our family, we were given a gift that could not be matched.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483174494728205523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246388989853786.post-83467086036256634352011-01-11T13:26:35.046-05:002011-01-11T13:26:35.046-05:00I honestly want to do the same Annie! When the gir...I honestly want to do the same Annie! When the girls are off to college I want to start an orphanage in Thailand... or something in that field. I am always thinking of that, giving a better life to some of the street kids, I haven't figured out exactly what it is but this is my plan when my children are out of the house and I can concentrate on a new project. <br /><br />So there you are... not alone!! Maybe we can do something together??Mireillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12811610682024643077noreply@blogger.com