tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post7548055404013696497..comments2023-10-11T06:26:34.049-04:00Comments on The Seventh Diamond: How Do I Feel?redmaryjaneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09768158710291676368noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-69144210546288600672009-07-29T14:50:45.502-04:002009-07-29T14:50:45.502-04:00Kimberley,
I so wanted to follow your journey in C...Kimberley,<br />I so wanted to follow your journey in China...and then changes in my own family's life took over. I am catching up today and am so SO happy to see what has transpired within your family! <br />Oh you waited so long for this little girl...this very one meant for you, alone. Sophia is precious! And we all knew it before, but you are an incredible mommy. God knew just what He was doing when He chose you and Sophia for one another.<br />With Love and Prayers,<br />AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203583624401719308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-52250181730476586092009-07-23T10:51:26.135-04:002009-07-23T10:51:26.135-04:00This is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with ...This is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us!jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812758330851051793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-90990431424080034942009-07-22T00:40:47.168-04:002009-07-22T00:40:47.168-04:00Kimberley, I haven't been by here in SO long.....Kimberley, I haven't been by here in SO long....since before you brought your beautiful baby girl home! This was so moving. In all that I've read over the years and thought about and tried to prepare myself for....I never once thought of "leaving my Eli". I just can't imagine ever doing so and yet that is exactly how I need to see it. :(<br />I'm so glad to have read your thoughts and experience, this was incredibly helpful.<br /><br />Sophie is just darling!!! Congratulations! :)Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05713286942434547611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-8192427127037528242009-07-20T17:32:31.754-04:002009-07-20T17:32:31.754-04:00What a beautiful post. I can’t seek on what it’s l...What a beautiful post. I can’t seek on what it’s like to have a bio child but I too can't believe that these children are left all alone and know one steps up for them. Why does this happen? I just love my little girl so much I can't imagine the thought of ever leaving her. I do believe on my end that her parents loved her so much they had to let her go to save her life. They told me in a note that it was a money problem. I know they took her to the doctor because they told me in the note how much it would cost to save her life and they did not have it. It is so sad to love your child but not have any means to help them. Our girls are so strong and it is this strength that will make them rise above their scars from what they had to go through before we could come and save them.<br /><br />God Bless you for being the Mother you are!Paulettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493053447357838766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-72289761321672437632009-07-19T00:34:29.230-04:002009-07-19T00:34:29.230-04:00BEAUTIFUL...absolutely BEAUTIFULLY written from yo...BEAUTIFUL...absolutely BEAUTIFULLY written from your beautiful heart!!<br />I am crying here...oh my friend, you are all so, so blessed!!!<br />HUGS!!!<br />Patricia/nycPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09662206547720030431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-40252241143786508862009-07-17T15:18:42.566-04:002009-07-17T15:18:42.566-04:00Beautifully written!!! It's as if you crawled...Beautifully written!!! It's as if you crawled into my heart and caught a glimpse of what is going on insdie me. Before Grace came home I thought that I would love her, but I had no idea that it would be as overwhelming as it is! Somehow I had forgotten what it was like to be the mother to such a little one that was completely dependent on me (my boys are in their 20's). But it didn't take long to realize that she held my heart in her sweet little hands...and I she can keep it right there! :)<br /><br />Terrye in FLDoug and Terryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03710102720227541188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-60171936837659508002009-07-17T10:26:32.845-04:002009-07-17T10:26:32.845-04:00Lovely...so glad you have found each other. Can...Lovely...so glad you have found each other. Can't believe you came back and I missed it. So fun to see her.<br />We have decided to stay where we are so to speak. It is to scary to switch right now.<br />xoxo<br />LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-11281208771491577972009-07-17T05:51:25.993-04:002009-07-17T05:51:25.993-04:00aww tears..
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big huzaww tears..<br /><br />sob sob...<br /><br />big huzChelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045569846716531166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-75230877602517687632009-07-16T19:30:12.212-04:002009-07-16T19:30:12.212-04:00I felt many of the same things...we are so alike. ...I felt many of the same things...we are so alike. Our daughter's even have some of the same sn's....I always second guess myself...am I doing enough?..but that all goes away when she comes running to me as hard as she can yelling "Mommie, mommie!"Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891469426138509171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-12712724582104841542009-07-15T23:49:06.138-04:002009-07-15T23:49:06.138-04:00Such a precious post and so heartfelt!!! Thank you...Such a precious post and so heartfelt!!! Thank you for putting into words how so many of us moms feel. I still look at EK and think how amazing she is and was picked by God to be my little girl. It takes my breath away. I am so thankful you have Sophia and she has you. <br />blessings to you sweet friend!!!Everything Beautiful Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302160310871367391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-75936005258166041422009-07-15T22:25:23.346-04:002009-07-15T22:25:23.346-04:00Wow ...........So well said!
She is very beautiful...Wow ...........So well said!<br />She is very beautiful! So<br />happy for you!!!Roy and Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17723042870965260728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-60979408101590347552009-07-15T18:16:58.236-04:002009-07-15T18:16:58.236-04:00i am speechless and in awe of your heart and of he...i am speechless and in awe of your heart and of her bravery. there is nothing i can add. you said it so perfectly. i am just feeling incredibly blessed to be a witness.kitchuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03907460384010952009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-22916276265509224142009-07-15T17:44:36.257-04:002009-07-15T17:44:36.257-04:00Oh my! You have brought me to tears. THis is so be...Oh my! You have brought me to tears. THis is so beautiful. Thanks for sharing this. It has truly blessed my heart. You are one blessed Mom. <br />Love,<br />AdeleAdelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10228548549291278914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-25563928550006516272009-07-15T15:04:27.576-04:002009-07-15T15:04:27.576-04:00This is such a beautiful post. You nailed it when...This is such a beautiful post. You nailed it when you said you made a decision to love Sophia then and there...I think that's what makes adoption so special and so much a picture of how God loves us. We have two adopted sons from foster care here in the States, and two bio sons. We are now in the process of adopting a daughter (whom we are also naming Sophia!)from Taiwan. I have enjoyed following your journey! God bless!Terri Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296936438817483339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-35157934547973287252009-07-15T00:31:46.646-04:002009-07-15T00:31:46.646-04:00what lovely heartfelt words... She is such a beaut...what lovely heartfelt words... She is such a beautiful gift from God...<br /><br />Love seeing my fav header up at the top:)mommy24treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17556493186975194208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-85629617255892180932009-07-14T23:52:47.690-04:002009-07-14T23:52:47.690-04:00Such an incredible post Kimberley. THANK YOU so m...Such an incredible post Kimberley. THANK YOU so much for sharing it. All of you, especially Sophia are in our prayers daily. The healing will come.Kaycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473905322257543749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-76976866113181711972009-07-14T23:50:30.958-04:002009-07-14T23:50:30.958-04:00Kimberley thank you for your post tonight. My hear...Kimberley thank you for your post tonight. My heart is full. Your sweet girl is beautiful and her mama is beautiful. <br /><br />I know very well your joy and love for your daughter. I felt the very same way. Thank you for expressing it so well.<br />hugsKerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07015465399522119152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-40309515420717320402009-07-14T22:05:32.202-04:002009-07-14T22:05:32.202-04:00I am in tears. You said the most perfect words in...I am in tears. You said the most perfect words in the most perfect way Kimberley. I know God chose her just for you....and chose you just for her. Just think....before you were born He KNEW she would be your daughter.<br /><br />I pray for the scars on her heart. I pray each day for her to fall more and more in love with you.The Byrd's Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06729548930434689842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-82726503990836398462009-07-14T21:38:09.031-04:002009-07-14T21:38:09.031-04:00Meant to be, forever in your heart and in your arm...Meant to be, forever in your heart and in your arms.<br />I am just so happy for you all, it has been so touching and wonderful to be able to follow your amazing journey..kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14911408157537598893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-77167326609243618962009-07-14T21:23:01.529-04:002009-07-14T21:23:01.529-04:00Beautiful words! A child is a child and needs love...Beautiful words! A child is a child and needs love no matter how they came to us... as step-children or adopted; they need all the family love we an give them.<br />Your post is beautiful!<br /><br />Alyzabeth's Mommy for Almost Ten MonthsAlyson and Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152315459410231214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-13958130449302067312009-07-14T21:04:24.414-04:002009-07-14T21:04:24.414-04:00How blessed you are dear Kimberley!
You have so m...How blessed you are dear Kimberley!<br /><br />You have so much love to give and I am glad Sophia will have it to help her heal her scars. <br /><br />Beautiful post from a beautiful Mommy on her beautiful girl.Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978521738473459322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-53875601139937199612009-07-14T16:44:32.909-04:002009-07-14T16:44:32.909-04:00You, RMJ are a warrior and an amazing woman and mo...You, RMJ are a warrior and an amazing woman and mother. Your post has bought me to tears because inside I strive to do the same for my girls. I loved them from the minute I sent in their dossiers but I always wonder if I will do it well enough.dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929152764990722808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-36210442359670062742009-07-14T13:54:01.503-04:002009-07-14T13:54:01.503-04:00What a beautiful post! Thanks for sharing your BI...What a beautiful post! Thanks for sharing your BIG heart with us! You are sooo blessed!Jodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802683688710223167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-70267890805353215242009-07-14T13:28:02.119-04:002009-07-14T13:28:02.119-04:00Thanks for sharing. I am thrilled each time I visi...Thanks for sharing. I am thrilled each time I visit your blog and see your daughter HOME. It's still just so awesome to me!!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182918486812141978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37100528.post-48241122872293060512009-07-14T13:15:56.903-04:002009-07-14T13:15:56.903-04:00Oh, Kim, you put a smile in my heart. You are firs...Oh, Kim, you put a smile in my heart. You are first and foremost a mother and one of the strongest, most kind-hearted persons I know of. Sophia is lucky to have been given to such a wonderful person. Your love will continue to blossom and grow with each day. I would like to see some pictures of you two together. She is beautiful. Just like our Mya.....<br />I will continue to pray for your family. I know Cole and Carter( Carter much slower) have grown to love Mya and she is dependent on them for so much. This fall both boys will go to public school for the first time. She will have an adjustment then. Sara wants to devote some time to just the two of them. Does Sophia speak any Chinese? Mya is all English and very adamant about it. She shies away from Chinese people. I think she may be anxious because she doesn't want to moved to another family. She is very happy where she is. She goes to Sunday school now with no problems. So many adjustments to make......It all takes time.Linda ★ Parker's Generalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580449029112777882noreply@blogger.com