tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post685855330681241593..comments2023-10-11T06:26:34.049-04:00Comments on The Seventh Diamond: Searching for Sophia...redmaryjaneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768158710291676368noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-10277704000294323432008-08-15T23:43:00.000-04:002008-08-15T23:43:00.000-04:00I am just reading this post and my heart breaks fo...I am just reading this post and my heart breaks for you. You will feel peace when you see your daughter, I can promise you that!<BR/><BR/>Praying for you~Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698075004097344070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-87457529971910417432008-08-15T19:54:00.000-04:002008-08-15T19:54:00.000-04:00Oh Kimberley---you will KNOW because HE will make ...Oh Kimberley---you will KNOW because HE will make it work! I know that we had a few failed adoptions before Lil Miss kate came to be. She is SO PERFECTLY one of us! I pray for your perfect match. Love,<BR/>Kim3 Peanutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124969727188599965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-10469741774670654892008-08-15T00:53:00.000-04:002008-08-15T00:53:00.000-04:00my heart aches for you. we have been in that place...my heart aches for you. we have been in that place and it is not fun. When you see Sophia, you will know. Once we were absolute sure the child we asked to be matched with was our son.. even our SW was completely convinced.. but turns out God said no. However, we had a lot of families praying for that little guy.. and he was matched with his family... as much as it crushed me and my family it was a good thing b/c within months Daniel became part of our family. God opened our hearts to a SN that we never considered b/c of him and b/c of that we finally found the one that God intended for us.. did that make sense?<BR/>Sophia is out there and God has his hand on her until you can be matched.. trust Him. Grieve without guilt. And open your hearts again.. God doesn't want us to guard our hearts.. that is His job. He wants us to fully surrender to His calling.. you are there.. <BR/>thank you for your post.. I will be praying for your healing heart, and for the wisdom to see Sophia when God reveals her!<BR/>much love <BR/>jill (table for 6)Table for Sixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967169991811438129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-22843791387157510982008-08-14T14:42:00.000-04:002008-08-14T14:42:00.000-04:00Kimberley,I know you ache right now for Sophia, bu...Kimberley,<BR/><BR/>I know you ache right now for Sophia, but the two little ones whose files you reviewed <I>weren't</I> Sophia...they belong to other families.<BR/><BR/>Remember, God is not a God of confusion, He is a God of Peace. When you feel peace in your heart about a child, you know you've found your daughter. Until then, keep seeking HIM and you will be fine.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/><BR/>KellyTruly Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14038333888405690505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-21922938996900113532008-08-14T12:58:00.000-04:002008-08-14T12:58:00.000-04:00It's so hard..I have felt many of these same stugg...It's so hard..I have felt many of these same stuggles and questions over this long waiting period. Adoption, especially with the long wait, is a true test of patience, faith, and trust in God's plan. I pray you will find comfort soon.Mardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522952628831269036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-52303917779878849482008-08-14T12:57:00.000-04:002008-08-14T12:57:00.000-04:00This isn't really a earth shattering bunch of word...This isn't really a earth shattering bunch of words but my theory for you is... you won't miss Sophia... she won't pass you by... she will be waiting for you when it is time for you to get there... so no... I don't think that she will pass you by... (can't believe I am about to say this) but she will appear when she is ready to appear... (says me who hates this wait)Fliss and Mike Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07480895260275801501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-72303662106251130372008-08-14T10:34:00.000-04:002008-08-14T10:34:00.000-04:00I know I have been absent for a long time but this...I know I have been absent for a long time but this post just tore me up. We went through a similar experience shortly after we were LID for Rosie. IT was such a painful experience and one I never thought I would ever be able to do again but we did and we saw THAT face and we knew THAT face was ours. Kim, you will know, honestly you will. Perhaps she is going to come to you instead of you finding her. <BR/><BR/>Sending huge hugs and lots of love to a truly amazing lady.dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929152764990722808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-32657757957744093522008-08-14T08:23:00.000-04:002008-08-14T08:23:00.000-04:00Sending you big hugs across the miles! Just hang i...Sending you big hugs across the miles! Just hang in there...the Lord knows your heart and His timing is perfect.<BR/><BR/>Love and prayers,<BR/>MonicaThe Princess's Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174472989041248816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-89709125279444903662008-08-13T22:51:00.000-04:002008-08-13T22:51:00.000-04:00Dear Sweet Kimberley, I am so sorry for the pain y...Dear Sweet Kimberley, I am so sorry for the pain you are going through in bringing your sweet daughter home. I too always thought I would recognize my child instantly... with Nicholas I did ... with Hannah I did not. But, I walked in faith knowing that it must be her because Jesus had brought us together through her referral... then, the first time I saw her as we were walking down the hall to receive her... I thought I would die from the love that overflowed from my heart for MY precious daughter.... oh, how I knew she was mine in that instant!<BR/>God knows your heart... He is bigger than any wrong decisions you can make... He knows who your precious Sophia is and He is faithful.... He will bring her safely home into her mama's arms... <BR/>God's peace and God's Speed my friend,<BR/>Love,<BR/>DaleeaJewels of My Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12955029706756769653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-63539267857827271202008-08-13T20:13:00.000-04:002008-08-13T20:13:00.000-04:00I cannot even image the heartbreak you are feeling...I cannot even image the heartbreak you are feeling right now. I am so sorry for the difficult decisions you have had to make. You have to trust in your heart that only you and your family can make the right decisions for you.<BR/><BR/>Your post has touched me. I was so emotional after reading your post and all the comments. Thanks for sharing your raw emotions and letting us see into your world. <BR/><BR/>I know you will find your little Sophia.<BR/>Don’t give up!<BR/>Look forward with hope and no regrets.<BR/><BR/>My thoughts & prayers are with you.<BR/>(((HUGS))) my friend! <BR/><BR/>Smiles! :o)<BR/>NikkiA Mom- In-W8inghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17810624573971828000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-27967932889203358892008-08-13T19:28:00.000-04:002008-08-13T19:28:00.000-04:00I'm glad to know you're still hanging in there. O...I'm glad to know you're still hanging in there. One day it will all be clear. Hugs to you.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992203896914180674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-59774601587822157932008-08-13T17:51:00.000-04:002008-08-13T17:51:00.000-04:00I am so sorry you have been going through so much ...I am so sorry you have been going through so much ~ it is so very difficult, I know. While reviewing Mia's file we had SO many questions and so little answers! It was a very difficult time - very emotional! We came close to saying "no", but there was one thing that was constant; He would not "let" me say no! It is just a feeling that you know and it will not leave you alone!<BR/><BR/>"Hope is the thing with feathers,<BR/>that perches in the soul, <BR/>and sings the tune<BR/>without the words <BR/>and never stops at all"; this is how Mia Hope Yudan came to us :)<BR/><BR/>I wish you peace ~ and you will Know when it is Sophia, you will just Know!<BR/><BR/>You will be in my prayers!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792730015474096615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-83287222435896955782008-08-13T13:46:00.000-04:002008-08-13T13:46:00.000-04:00I know there are no words I can say to ease your p...I know there are no words I can say to ease your pain right now.Please know myself and others are lifting you in prayer.<BR/>May you feel the love of others give you strength.Mr.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790098447715587043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-38452197422450531672008-08-13T13:39:00.000-04:002008-08-13T13:39:00.000-04:00Breaks my heart and I know where you're coming fro...Breaks my heart and I know where you're coming from. We've had a few misses (we tried more than once and it just wasn't the Lord's plan for us, that's the only thing that keeps me going) and I can't help but think of them everyday and pray that they are now with their family and finding the support they need.<BR/>Praying for your comfort and faith that the day will come that you do cry tears of joy!!<BR/>TinaTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482108567244188959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-40518212715234088342008-08-13T10:13:00.000-04:002008-08-13T10:13:00.000-04:00Just stopping by to leave you some love and big hu...Just stopping by to leave you some love and big hugs this morning....I have had you on my mind....and in my heart so much...I am constantly lifting up your sweet little Sophia, and your precious family, in prayer!<BR/>Oh, if I only lived closer....we'd go have lunch...AND ice cream(!!) ...we'd laugh, talk , cry...and just hang out! Friends are there for each other...and I, am here for you.....just not real close by....but boy, can you count on my prayers!<BR/> <BR/>Love you!<BR/>DeniseDenise Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10570605263503042255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-31234504165579080862008-08-13T08:47:00.000-04:002008-08-13T08:47:00.000-04:00Hang in there girl! We went thru many months of t...Hang in there girl! We went thru many months of this before finding Emily.....but when you find her you will know..........we just knew when we got Emily's call that she was ours.....no questions asked..........it will happen........hugs!!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891469426138509171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-51801600833353378582008-08-13T08:25:00.000-04:002008-08-13T08:25:00.000-04:00I am so sorry. That is one of the things that sca...I am so sorry. That is one of the things that scares me about the SN list. I am terrified of making a mistake. That is where faith comes in - knowing that God's plan is in action.<BR/><BR/>You are right, there's nothing worse that seeing your husband broken. I know you will see your daughter soon, and it will be so worth it.jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812758330851051793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-27119365325158082322008-08-13T07:47:00.000-04:002008-08-13T07:47:00.000-04:00more ((HUGS))more ((HUGS))Keishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07182607788345106601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-39624974436043655952008-08-13T07:43:00.000-04:002008-08-13T07:43:00.000-04:00I can't begin to understand what you are going thr...I can't begin to understand what you are going through (both of our girls, Francesca who has been home since 11/05 and our newest addition Miss Annabelle Faith who is currently waiting for us in China were both our daughter the mintue we saw there faces...we just knew in our hearts that they were "Leonards"...now please remember that both have been dx with the same medical condition so it not like we had a lot to think about when we got Annabelle's file). Anyway, my heart is so going out to you during a time like this...Please keep your faith alive and trust me, she is out there...just waiting for you...Shelly and Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09823733107003238359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-71311994636800980852008-08-13T02:15:00.000-04:002008-08-13T02:15:00.000-04:00Kim,I don't know if you remember, but during our j...Kim,<BR/><BR/>I don't know if you remember, but during our journey to Lilyann, we went through this exact same thing, but we had the babies file for 3 months, and did extensive research. I felt very drawn to this baby too, and she was only 7 mos. old, and sooo adorable. We wanted her, desperately. Finally, we came to the same conclusion, the peace we needed just wasn't there. When you find Sophia, you will be at peace, and you will know with all your heart, that you have found your daughter. God bless. <BR/><BR/>MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13786155586401067362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-79725714008259490572008-08-13T02:00:00.000-04:002008-08-13T02:00:00.000-04:00Oh my.... I am so sorry for everything you have be...Oh my.... I am so sorry for everything you have been through. <BR/><BR/>May peace and understanding<BR/>Give you strength and courage,too,<BR/>And may the hours and days ahead<BR/>Hold a new hope for you;<BR/>For the sorrow that is yours today<BR/>Will pass away and then<BR/>You'll find the sun of happiness<BR/>Will shine for you again.<BR/>~~Helen Steiner Rice~~<BR/><BR/>Praying that you fill find that peace. I know that God's plan for you has your Sophia. These girls were meant to be someone else's. Easy for me to say.<BR/><BR/> I remember going through this with our first adoption before we got Gabby. I still think about the twins (boy and a girl) here in WA, and the little boy in MN. I pray for them still. They were not meant to be ours. Gabby was chosen for us! I am so glad she is ours.<BR/><BR/>Blessings and hugs dear friend,<BR/>Jodysweet momma luv uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01436598699660242393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-50617756379033876222008-08-13T01:19:00.000-04:002008-08-13T01:19:00.000-04:00Oh sweet Kimberly. My heart goes out to and your f...Oh sweet Kimberly. My heart goes out to and your family. It makes me so sad to know that Sophie is not with you yet. I am praying for you and know God will lead you to your baby girl. I never know how hard adpotion can be until I starting readying adoption blogs. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.Laura Nipperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13700416199346522878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-47411877514868475582008-08-13T01:14:00.000-04:002008-08-13T01:14:00.000-04:00Praying for you. You WILL find her! In His timing....Praying for you. You WILL find her! In His timing.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>CarlaCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717919198038091662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-60011495971178350672008-08-13T01:04:00.000-04:002008-08-13T01:04:00.000-04:00I wish I could be there to give you a big hug. God...I wish I could be there to give you a big hug. God will lead you. You can be sure of that. NEVER GIVE UP......Linda ★ Parker's Generalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580449029112777882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-16012599644518922652008-08-12T23:56:00.000-04:002008-08-12T23:56:00.000-04:00as i read your words i can feel the ache deep in y...as i read your words i can feel the ache deep in your heart ... God is standing right beside you ... do not question your ability to find your daughter ... God will bring peace through this process ...after applying for 13 little girls and being rejected 12 times, it grew us so close to the Lord ... we started seeing the plight of the orphan more clearly, we started praying more, we saw our lives stretched and as hard as it was it was GOOD ... God was molding us to be warriors for His cause "TO CARE FOR THE ORPHANS." ... <BR/><BR/>You are an amazing family, don't ever doubt that and when you do find your angel girl there will be peace ...<BR/><BR/>love you and praying always !!!Gwen Oatsvall https://www.blogger.com/profile/16798625543512689427noreply@blogger.com