tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post5851077451592955590..comments2023-08-18T01:19:37.402-07:00Comments on the eyes of my eyes are opened: Fill Me Up...Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790711152511868938noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-71879203830598351402009-03-08T19:24:00.000-07:002009-03-08T19:24:00.000-07:00I love that the chairs are basking in the warmth o...I love that the chairs are basking in the warmth of the sun, surrounded by the activity and music of the house. They must be enjoying what waits for the little ones that will soon occupy them. <BR/><BR/>A good, sweet surpise. A good, sweet hope. <BR/>RebeccaAdoption Cubedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03277931536371335547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-39539690310832635102009-03-07T15:23:00.000-08:002009-03-07T15:23:00.000-08:00I love those chairs!! What a great symbol of good ...I love those chairs!! What a great symbol of good things to come.Waiting for Zufan!https://www.blogger.com/profile/00251869333168942963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-43902341279627817812009-03-06T06:45:00.000-08:002009-03-06T06:45:00.000-08:00Hey LadyQuick Question....have you seen a birth vi...Hey Lady<BR/><BR/>Quick Question....have you seen a birth video yet? I really wish that CHSFS would upload one or two of these on the web so that families could see them. <BR/><BR/>If you have not I would like to make a copy of Habis and send it to you. <BR/><BR/>Communication with CHSFS was horrible...there were times in my very short wait that I wanted to punch a wall...but the way in which they love and care for the kids is absolutely unmatchable. It is what makes the longer waits absolutely worth it. <BR/><BR/>I have to say that after coming home and having Habi's video I know 100% completely that he was in such amazing care while he was there. I have footage of his life for the 3.5 months he was in care at CHSFS and in all of it...he was sooo happy. It outlined everything he did within a day. I feel like even though I was never there, I have a VERY good picture of what life was like for him and I dont feel that he suffered one bit...he was taken care of in my opinion in the best way he could be. In fact his life was sooo much better than many kids here in America. <BR/><BR/> In some ways I felt pressure when he first got home to live up to the care the nannies gave....thats how much faith I have in his time there. I mean I have the happiest child alive...I would like to think some of that has to do with the fact of how well taken care of he was. <BR/><BR/>He spent 3 months in the Hossana orphanage before coming to CHSFS in Addis. I dont know a lot about the care there, but based on the nannies emotions and the care recieved in Addis along with the fact that CHSFS supports the other homes I can pretty much assure you that your children are going to be very well taken care of. Now that the children are spending more time...I am sure they will go even further to take are of these children. They have always make the children thier number one priority. <BR/><BR/>Let me know if you would like me to send the video. I think it will really help! <BR/><BR/><BR/>I used to cry and wonder what life was like for H man and have no pictures of what it was like. I really think the birth videos change all that and I told my worker that if I would have had 1/100th of that footage during the wait my life and wait would have been 500% improved.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258971964969704094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-37877865875565418302009-03-06T06:42:00.000-08:002009-03-06T06:42:00.000-08:00I LOVE the chairs, but even more, I love the fact ...I LOVE the chairs, but even more, I love the fact that Steven is hopeful and getting excited. You both deserve that. Ironically, G wore a leopard dress yesterday....maybe she was expressing her hope and excitement, too, and I didn't know it!Gabriellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10252131608288531059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-39758274492656179632009-03-06T06:22:00.000-08:002009-03-06T06:22:00.000-08:00love those chairs! But so much more than that - lo...love those chairs! But so much more than that - love that he bought them for you. It's such a big thing to let yourself hope.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09352341442556433375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-89552386599053391662009-03-06T05:32:00.000-08:002009-03-06T05:32:00.000-08:00That is so sweet. You found a little joy and that ...That is so sweet. You found a little joy and that is so precious at such a time as this.<BR/><BR/>The new part in Ethiopia is not great but it's not awful either. When we traveled to Hosanna the kids were still getting loved on somethin' fierce. Though it wasn't quite like it was in Addis, it still was like nothing I've ever seen in an orphanage. The kids still crawled/walked over to their nannies for extra lovin'. <BR/><BR/>Not ideal but certainly better than in most spots around the world. <BR/><BR/>Thinking of you all...hotflawedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04457871832437767637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-14575432022902643152009-03-06T05:26:00.000-08:002009-03-06T05:26:00.000-08:00I love the chairs and what they represent. I can'...I love the chairs and what they represent. I can't wait to see a future post with your sweetpeas in them. And I know that they won't be gently placed in the vehicle, lol, b/c you'll both me frantically packing for a camping trip and tossing them in the back while trying to buckle your energetic and possibly cranky kiddos into their carseats. ;)Eastiopianshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13080708384309438314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-539730852591355832009-03-06T04:44:00.000-08:002009-03-06T04:44:00.000-08:00Lovely... - ThemiaLovely... - ThemiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-70213325601577677752009-03-05T21:28:00.000-08:002009-03-05T21:28:00.000-08:00I think your husband is simply a sweet man. We are...I think your husband is simply a sweet man. We are our lucky ladies, I have one too.Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871436616560910928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-2890913115854208742009-03-05T19:37:00.000-08:002009-03-05T19:37:00.000-08:00Come on bums in seats! Bums in seats! Love it. Tho...Come on bums in seats! Bums in seats! Love it. Those little leopard chairs just about made me cry. I hope Steven can imagine children sitting in the chairs playing those guitars in the background, or has a place in mind for the guitars up high!QBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12958202392390845488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-45754665409097941492009-03-05T19:24:00.000-08:002009-03-05T19:24:00.000-08:00I'm moved. Great husband. Great father.I'm moved. Great husband. Great father.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383941522179777296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-58082611872143607632009-03-05T18:25:00.000-08:002009-03-05T18:25:00.000-08:00Oh, sweet,sweet husband and future daddy!! This is...Oh, sweet,sweet husband and future daddy!! This is another one for the book.<BR/> Damn it, will they please give you your referral!??!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10575641282282196055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-848804238108434672009-03-05T17:43:00.000-08:002009-03-05T17:43:00.000-08:00Giraffes - quiet, elegant, graceful, and perfectly...Giraffes - quiet, elegant, graceful, and perfectly suited for the places they live. The way they eat leaves off of the acacia tree without getting deterred by the sharp needles...well, it makes me think of how perfect your two little wee ones will fit in your lives, in their giraffe chairs.M and Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00557944772547796979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-90036619514408672812009-03-05T17:28:00.001-08:002009-03-05T17:28:00.001-08:00your husband is wonderful. this post made me cry....your husband is wonderful. this post made me cry. I loved it.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430898057455957864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-69932199943450070662009-03-05T17:28:00.000-08:002009-03-05T17:28:00.000-08:00Wonderful chairs, wonderful husband (way to go Ste...Wonderful chairs, wonderful husband (way to go Steven!), wonderful post!!mslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077424241121741826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-8105867739560310782009-03-05T16:53:00.000-08:002009-03-05T16:53:00.000-08:00Zora said it so well, what can I say? The garden ...Zora said it so well, what can I say? The garden and chairs speak volumes. Don't you have an awesome playhouse in your yard, too? I heart Steven, please tell him. I love sweet little gestures.<BR/><BR/>ChristineChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18024229630052292112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-47101489547762605762009-03-05T16:35:00.000-08:002009-03-05T16:35:00.000-08:00Awesome! Those chairs are just perfect. My heart t...Awesome! Those chairs are just perfect. My heart too hurt a little when I heard about more changes. Hang in there and can't wait to see those seats filled :)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01084657375579840418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-12826042927113898862009-03-05T16:20:00.000-08:002009-03-05T16:20:00.000-08:00Ummm.... WHAT?! I hadn't heard about the news you...Ummm.... WHAT?! I hadn't heard about the news you shared today. Sort of makes it hard to breath... like... right... now. ARRRGGHHHH!!! Seriously.<BR/><BR/>As for the chairs- YAY STEVEN! GREAT PURCHASE!!Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07425898963082396240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-40984866098407933072009-03-05T15:59:00.000-08:002009-03-05T15:59:00.000-08:00:):)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16842778531500045113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-48249885152297741032009-03-05T15:56:00.000-08:002009-03-05T15:56:00.000-08:00How sweet is he?! I love reading about your dreams...How sweet is he?! I love reading about your dreams for your kids in those chairs. Beautiful post.Blog Shmoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17065205060254177237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-65636316117418614902009-03-05T15:49:00.000-08:002009-03-05T15:49:00.000-08:00love the chairs, and love your hope :). don't love...love the chairs, and love your hope :). <BR/>don't love the new rule, but in the end, it'll work out the way it's supposed to. we have to cling to that. <BR/>mucho love,<BR/>beccamama becca https://www.blogger.com/profile/08043250825863649224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-38497564878808020962009-03-05T14:54:00.000-08:002009-03-05T14:54:00.000-08:00This post moved me. After a day of being with rea...This post moved me. After a day of being with really tough kids (high school seniors) that have somewhere down the line been REALLY mistreated, neglected, forgotten, and torn apart....I RELISH seeing parents who will take such great care of the children they are honored to have. This post just pours out the kindness, patience, excitement, and love that are so crucial to the foundation of parenting. Both you and Steven, with your garden, your chairs...but more importantly the dedication to each other and the miracle of parenting...are just going to beautiful parents. <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for continuing to share!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-45252960507030267582009-03-05T14:17:00.000-08:002009-03-05T14:17:00.000-08:00You just made me laugh so hard, I am making the d...You just made me laugh so hard, I am making the decal to put on my mirror, I love it, thanks for making me laugh...xoxoErin Sagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09183840307051102704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-84531183687874527342009-03-05T14:07:00.000-08:002009-03-05T14:07:00.000-08:00Yes, the follow-up photo will be awesome! So glad...Yes, the follow-up photo will be awesome! So glad Steven got these chairs! They cheer me up, so I know it must do your heart good. <BR/><BR/>XOXOEvelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800995892415893734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7233227024562434538.post-24360930105405265002009-03-05T13:56:00.000-08:002009-03-05T13:56:00.000-08:00Beautiful - a resurgence of hope. I know some peop...Beautiful - a resurgence of hope. I know some people don't like to stare at empty reminders that their kid isn't home yet, but I find it brings me peace to gaze into the empty crib or stroller. I'm glad it's working for you too.<BR/><BR/>Now it's time for BUMS IN SEATS!!hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02231091392575628479noreply@blogger.com