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Comment on Adoption by Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:47:28 +0000

Randy, thank you so much for what you do in His service. I am post-abortive (healed by God). How I wish that I had encountered someone like you or CATG when I was in need. I pray that you will have millions of women in need flock to your website, and I also pray that you will have millions of families ready to receive them. Maybe one day, God willing my husband and I will be able to be one family with open arms. Thank you and your wife for your beautiful testimony.

Comment on Rounding Third, Heading Home by Boyd Reimnitz

Boyd Reimnitz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:55:17 +0000

We were invited to the Church of the Gate in Sioux Falls today and we heard you speak.
Over the last three months God has been dealing with my Wife and I about adopting. Not a minute went by today as you were speaking…that God was not confirming to me what he has been saying to us these last three months.
We asked for and have been approved to adopt up to 5 children 11-17 years old.
It is a real comfort to have you confirm we are in the center of God’s plan for our life.

Comment on Lumberjack Angels by Mrs. I.

Mrs. I. — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:53:40 +0000

Do-ocracy – I like that! God bless your Lumberjack Angels and may the blessing they’ve extended to you return to them a thousandfold!

Comment on Lumberjack Angels by Jami

Jami — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:28:57 +0000

I cried at that! It never really takes much. How great is His love and how much greater it seems when it’s walked out by normal everyday friends. That’s why it’s so important for us to love our neighbor as ourselves. You are truly blessed!!!

Comment on Lumberjack Angels by Amy Hofer

Amy Hofer — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:36:17 +0000

Is this allegorical? HAHA, see you tomorrow.

Comment on It’s About Participation by Andrea Bean

Andrea Bean — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:54:55 +0000

Yes, Yes, and YES! Everyone does have a part to play. I am a single woman in the process of adopting my 2 foster sons (4 and 2). (We hope to have it official by Christmas!)
Anyway…just this week I was sick the flu. I could relate to your post…SO sorry. About 48 hours into the flu I realized that I wasn’t going to be able to get my boys dinner or put them to bed. I called one of my wonderful babysitters. In tears I took her up on the offer she gave me earlier in the day to come and get them. Her response still blesses me. Between my blubbers she said, “ok I’ll be right there.” And she was! She kept the boys for the next 72 hours until I was strong enough to have them come back (which was just last night).

She and her family don’t feel called to adopt now, but they LOVE the boys; and in addition to babysitting them for me 2.5 days/week, often serve in the ways I described above.

There is most certainly a place for everyone! Go for it! These children are soooo worth it!

Comment on It’s About Participation by Rebekah

Rebekah — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:38:41 +0000

Coolness. Like seriously. That “Use Your Pulpit” part: I feel like that’s totally now for me. Especially (<—strong emphasis) the droppin' it and lettin' it hang awkwardly with the married friends! It's great though because I know it's what God is calling me to do in this season–to be a voice (use my platform).

And the investing part: it's true! You DON'T have to be older that what you are with a better job than you do.
If God tells you to give, whatever the amount may be, ignore any excuse that will surface (too young, don't have the money, ect…) and DO IT. It IS worth it!

Comment on It’s About Participation by Dorean Beattie

Dorean Beattie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:25:12 +0000

Kelsey: Do you see my hand waving frantically in the air??? Pick me! Pick me!

Comment on It’s About Participation by mindy thybault

mindy thybault — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:03:57 +0000

This is so important! There are sooo many ways to be involved! Everyone needs some sort of help!
We are actually in the process of adopting right now! Shortly after we made the decision, I woke up hearing ‘ All can, not all are appointed to!’ over and over…it truly caused any fear I had to flee, knowing we are “appointed” for this!

Comment on It’s About Participation by Ann Kimmel

Ann Kimmel — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:10:59 +0000

Preach. It.