tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post3930838740715002851..comments2023-05-17T01:18:54.538-07:00Comments on Our Own: Somebody LovedLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553145979283388517noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-42740771351415093062008-01-07T13:23:00.000-08:002008-01-07T13:23:00.000-08:00Ted and Lori,We are praying for all of you. What ...Ted and Lori,<BR/><BR/>We are praying for all of you. What a painful and confusing turn of events. You are being held and hugged from across the miles. Your hearts are warm and true. Trust where they lead you to go...M and Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00049378581586513964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-36459031547852562412008-01-07T12:36:00.000-08:002008-01-07T12:36:00.000-08:00Lori,I just read through your story and am blown a...Lori,<BR/>I just read through your story and am blown away! I can't even begin to tell you how sorry I am that you are going through this. It is beyond painful....a grief that cannot be described. I am praying for you and your husband....and for precious, precious Abenezer! My hubby and I have gone through something similar with a beautiful little girl in Guatemala. I felt like I was reading my own words about Xiomara. Lord, why did you bring her in our lives? But, I know that she will ALWAYS be apart of our lives and our family. We will pray for her and talk about her if the Lord chooses not to bring her home with us. With all of that said, it definitely HURTS LIKE CRAZY!! There are days I just want to stay in bed. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability! I will keep praying.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Lindsey Wheeler<BR/>www.thewheelerjourney.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>P.S. We are now pursuing another little girl named Eliana...she is AMAZING!Chris and Lindsey Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11425212282646870113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-32019334625873346672008-01-07T08:24:00.000-08:002008-01-07T08:24:00.000-08:00Beautifully said... that sweet babe is so loved. ...Beautifully said... that sweet babe is so loved. I am in awe of your strength during this difficult time - it is a true mom who thinks first of the child as you have done. My prayers are with you and I hope you get some news soon.Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371050778429168983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-87985685345245154272008-01-07T06:09:00.000-08:002008-01-07T06:09:00.000-08:00I was praying for you this morning and thought of ...I was praying for you this morning and thought of Isaiah 40:30-31 "Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint."<BR/><BR/>Praying that you would feel the strength that only He can bring!emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167513814805350359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-55034415931455641762008-01-07T05:57:00.000-08:002008-01-07T05:57:00.000-08:00Hello Ted & Lori, I am Renee's sister, she is with...Hello Ted & Lori,<BR/> I am Renee's sister, she is with her fmaily in Ethiopia and heard the news she wanted me to sdend you a note..."Let them know on friday Belay was frustrated beyond belief running around in court all day, he missed our appt to visit the children at Kechene and I knew he had more important duties in court but I did not realize this type of thing was possible, I am so sorry and knowing Belay he will do everything in his power to try to get Abenezer to them. He loves all these children like his own and wants them all to have a family. Always, Renee"K-Tudshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293337269074889458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-17686541359864000732008-01-07T01:27:00.000-08:002008-01-07T01:27:00.000-08:00You are going through a lot right now. Resting in ...You are going through a lot right now. Resting in Him is the best way to deal with it and that's what you're doing! I love that you've cried out to Him and that you're holding on to Him. Thanks for being so honest. I am praying for you from the other side of the world.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324015508444348574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-9392116089749472992008-01-06T23:06:00.000-08:002008-01-06T23:06:00.000-08:00Wow Lori. I find your eloquence awe-inspiring. I...Wow Lori. I find your eloquence awe-inspiring. I don't think I've ever read a more beautiful, hopeful post. I've come back and reread this several times today. I've shared the words 'ennobled by love' a few times even. Thanks for teaching me such a rich concept. . .<BR/><BR/>A candle brightly shines for Abenezer in my church tonight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-71145594040096089872008-01-06T21:48:00.000-08:002008-01-06T21:48:00.000-08:00I know you don't know me. I heard about you and Ba...I know you don't know me. I heard about you and Baby Abe yesterday. I am so sorry this has happened and I am praying for you. I am praying for a big turn-around this week and am sure encouraged by your faith in the midst of this pain. You are so right that we do love the child as our own behind that picture. God bless you and I pray you can continue to sleep well. We are also in Portland. Thank you and I will keep checking in with you. <BR/>KimberlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-71829115681419414662008-01-06T20:32:00.000-08:002008-01-06T20:32:00.000-08:00Beautiful post. Thank God only a mustard-seed por...Beautiful post. <BR/><BR/>Thank God only a mustard-seed portion is required, right? <BR/><BR/>Your friend said such a true and wonderful thing about enobling Abe by loving him. I don't think God will allow any of that love to be wasted. It's very valuable stuff, that love.<BR/><BR/>Still praying for the situation....Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14639903193368926508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-35285035375722214402008-01-06T19:30:00.000-08:002008-01-06T19:30:00.000-08:00Continuing to think of you all...Kerri and RubyContinuing to think of you all...<BR/>Kerri and Rubyveggiemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04382130007331410251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-88122506923290098072008-01-06T19:18:00.000-08:002008-01-06T19:18:00.000-08:00I am so glad to hear your words today. I am thinki...I am so glad to hear your words today. I am thinking about you both and baby Abe constantly.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13797937373980987124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-16334130567570535392008-01-06T18:39:00.000-08:002008-01-06T18:39:00.000-08:00Baby Abenezer is loved and that IS a beautiful thi...Baby Abenezer is loved and that IS a beautiful thing! You guys continue to be in our prayers.... Praying you hear news from Ethiopia soon!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13210779824335611836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-4039347127465148462008-01-06T17:54:00.000-08:002008-01-06T17:54:00.000-08:00Lori and Ted -We are all praying for you. Thank y...Lori and Ted -<BR/>We are all praying for you. Thank you for your blog and the wonderful way you express yourself. You are an awesome writer. You will be in the thoughts and prayers of many this week! CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03629357280046604067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-17334431031179745382008-01-06T17:45:00.000-08:002008-01-06T17:45:00.000-08:00I have no words... I just agree. We all have a sto...I have no words... I just agree. We all have a story to tell, of deep hurt and loss... and the Gospel comes in and doesn't erase our pain, but acknowledges it and Jesus says "I've been there too... it hurts. I'll hold it for you." Oh how I love that you know this great Story... and therefore you can love this child. <BR/>Continued prayers and tears for you tonight... <BR/>beccamama becca https://www.blogger.com/profile/08043250825863649224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-29900508630436330742008-01-06T16:50:00.000-08:002008-01-06T16:50:00.000-08:00What a beautiful perspective. From every tragedy c...What a beautiful perspective. From every tragedy comes life -- that's the gospel story. I am praying that you'll keep finding the peace in the midst of your grief, that by some miracle Abeneezer will be yours. And if not him, then another child who needs the amazing love you can give him/her. You're going to be a great mom!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06725764381669089211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-17119713736347683102008-01-06T16:29:00.000-08:002008-01-06T16:29:00.000-08:00Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.LISAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252364780169253183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-76398525960753566192008-01-06T15:47:00.000-08:002008-01-06T15:47:00.000-08:00That was just so eloquent and beautiful, Thank you...That was just so eloquent and beautiful, Thank you.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08833168342558355268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-21924251363319879422008-01-06T13:53:00.000-08:002008-01-06T13:53:00.000-08:00Continued prayers - I'm amazed by your strength an...Continued prayers - I'm amazed by your strength and grace during this struggle of the unknown and the heartbreak you are going through. God is in the difficult, God is in THIS storm. Praying for Gods perfect plan for all of you. I love Jer. 29:11 - its been a comfort for me many a time. (((HUGS)))Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984946345145279521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-40627474610666021662008-01-06T13:20:00.000-08:002008-01-06T13:20:00.000-08:00I am Carey's sister from Drew Carey Show. My hear...I am Carey's sister from Drew Carey Show. My heart breaks for you, but I'm also praying for you with all of my heart. Blessings to you both, and know that people are praying for you and are supporting you during this difficult time. <BR/>Here's one of my favorite quotes, and I believe it is by Mother Teresa, although I'm not positive: <BR/>"I know God won't give me any more than I can handle. I just wish he didn't trust me so much." <BR/>During difficult times for me, the following Bible verse has always helped me: <BR/>"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11. This verse can be applied to you two as a couple, but also to sweet little Abenezer. God has a plan for all three of you, and right now our prayers are that the plans involve you being together. The hard part is trusting God's plan. <BR/><BR/>Much love to you--Theresa, David, and HaleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-73148016377878015692008-01-06T12:56:00.000-08:002008-01-06T12:56:00.000-08:00Thank you for this post. While we wait for our ref...Thank you for this post. While we wait for our referral we're continually humbled and brought back to reality by families like yours and your willingness to share both times of joy and pain. Our thoughts are with you.The Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12525689244564970063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-15384133889672496062008-01-06T12:44:00.000-08:002008-01-06T12:44:00.000-08:00Love this post. I agree, how can you regret lovin...Love this post. I agree, how can you regret loving someone. Even if it breaks your heart. What a blessing that you love Abenezer. No matter what happens.<BR/><BR/>Saw this on another blog: <BR/><BR/>We need one another when we would mourn and be comforted.<BR/>We need one another when we are in trouble and afraid.<BR/>We need one another when we are in despair, in temptation, and need to be recalled to our best selves again.<BR/>We need one another when we would accomplish some great purpose, and cannot do it alone.We need one another in the hour of success, when we look for someone to share our triumphs.<BR/>We need one another in the hour of our defeat, when with encouragement we might endure, and stand again.We need one another when we come to die, and would have gentle hands prepare us for the journey.<BR/>All our lives we are in need, and others are in need of us.<BR/><BR/>-George Odell<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to sharing your triumphs, but for now, we are there for you in your despair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-42909680013713281992008-01-06T12:17:00.000-08:002008-01-06T12:17:00.000-08:00Lori,I am amazed by you...not because you are a su...Lori,<BR/><BR/>I am amazed by you...not because you are a super woman...but because you are real. You are a woman that can acknowledge pain and joy...together. You are an amazing woman. I am so glad to call you my friend. I will call you in a bit.<BR/><BR/>Love, <BR/>AmyAmy B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14498736201253966177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877454090421566197.post-17012811836916613832008-01-06T12:15:00.000-08:002008-01-06T12:15:00.000-08:00Hugs to you and TedHugs to you and TedKristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820051515701906003noreply@blogger.com