tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933059402449479150.post6963768584747751611..comments2011-12-19T08:27:24.029-05:00Comments on From Latvia to Love--A home for Anastasija: What about YOU?Kerry Shealyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154120894248719209noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933059402449479150.post-46853248934833229052010-07-29T15:41:17.639-04:002010-07-29T15:41:17.639-04:00Hi Kerry
I know you are not being sarcastic but if...Hi Kerry<br />I know you are not being sarcastic but if you permit me to add No. 10 reason.<br /><br />"Being honest with oneself and not identifiying self worth with what others are doing." <br /><br />I wish Nastia a safe trip back to Latvia and thank you and your family for taking the initiative to be a hosting family. I know that in circumstances like this parting with her will be one of the hardest things you have ever done. Without a doubt she is taking part of your heart with her.<br /><br />Sincerely<br />ZigridaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933059402449479150.post-40890198517184154512010-07-28T22:11:14.012-04:002010-07-28T22:11:14.012-04:00Hi Kerry, I love to keep up on your blog- that is ...Hi Kerry, I love to keep up on your blog- that is so very neat to see God at work in Nastia's life... just so exciting. I was reading tonight's blog and I might add in there that foster care is actually something free to get into and you do get paid a small amount to do it. That can either lead to adoption or reintegration into the home but either way, just another way for people to have a positive influence in a child's life. We just finished up the classes and all the paperwork and are awaiting the license but I will admit, we are a little nervous! You can specify the age range and gender and you can always say no if it isn't the right time in your life to take a child. Just another thought for people...Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933059402449479150.post-5351948057382088982010-07-28T21:34:14.249-04:002010-07-28T21:34:14.249-04:00OOPS! I have horrible typing skills KERRY! Think...OOPS! I have horrible typing skills KERRY! Thinking of two ladies in the same boat with similar names. I apologize.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09388879761461130634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933059402449479150.post-16996485373237435282010-07-28T21:32:44.503-04:002010-07-28T21:32:44.503-04:00You can add, if God wanted me to be a mom, I'd...You can add, if God wanted me to be a mom, I'd be married to the list of excuses. Maybe I'm too old too, but adoption was barring nothing the absolute best thing I ever did. And, it was totally a ".....but God" thing. Daniel and Maria are the absolute joys of my life. There just is no doubt that God brought them to our home! I'd add a hearty AMEN here!!markay714https://www.blogger.com/profile/14149344126449695249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4933059402449479150.post-12231838137693713592010-07-28T21:32:16.407-04:002010-07-28T21:32:16.407-04:00There are also people like us who are open to the ...There are also people like us who are open to the idea, but did not go into this intending to adopt.....But we are faced with this child in our home and we all love this kid...We ask ourselves, "How can we NOT?" It is simply a matter of stepping up to the plate...regardless of the circumstances (we have 4 kids already...8, 6, 5, and 3, so if we can do it, anyone can! hehe) Kelly, this is by no means a criticism of you guys, we just were faced with the reality that Dima has NOONE to help him, not with anything. And that's just not right. SO! Wish us luck.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09388879761461130634noreply@blogger.com