tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post3687624790993344391..comments2023-11-03T07:30:41.248-05:00Comments on Gobble Family Adoption: Bonding - Day OneThe Gobble's (Lanetta)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07546265126563920993noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-1369452365082838392010-11-07T12:08:24.759-06:002010-11-07T12:08:24.759-06:00Reading this post really brings me back - in some ...Reading this post really brings me back - in some very heart wrenching ways. We brought our daughter, Aila, home from Semey, Kaz, after being there for 2 months. I remember having to send her back (she was 9 months old - and even at THAT age she already had profoundly sad eyes - it was awful to see, so painful) each day after our visits. It got harder and harder and harder. I "got" the big picture of why bonding periods matter, etc., and even respected that a lot, but it is almost impossible to explain to people who don't go through this what it feels like to leave your child(ren) behind every day, every night. It is agonizing. Even though, in the end, they'll be home with you forever. Oh those photos. I cannot wait for those girls to be in your arms and home FOREVER. They are SO CUTE it is beyond words. And blessed. And God is GREAT! Many prayers for you as you continue on this journey.<br /><br />Jennifer RobinsonFriends and Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762607695468929105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-24343318039434921532010-11-07T01:00:59.225-05:002010-11-07T01:00:59.225-05:00I can say that I am more then a little Jealous tha...I can say that I am more then a little Jealous that you had so much help from God's children in acheiving your dreams. You must be so thankful for them coming to your rescue?! Some of us have huge bills to go along with our wonderful children. But we struggle to pay our bills every month and thank God just the same. Sigh. It is not always easy. Enjoy your ride and the journey to bring your daughters home. Lisa and Stellalisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430939905474674630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-63805721617011805242010-11-06T22:34:06.538-05:002010-11-06T22:34:06.538-05:00Awesome post and awesome way to start your time of...Awesome post and awesome way to start your time officially as a family. It is a perfect example of what trusting God will do--miracles!! Praying for everything to go so smoothly from now on.McMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873520091723141063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-66969397943194448162010-11-06T20:16:05.579-05:002010-11-06T20:16:05.579-05:00Love it, Love it, love it!!!
I feel honored to be ...Love it, Love it, love it!!!<br />I feel honored to be able to share this with you both and Oh yeah, seeing some well deserved happiness in you two! Enjoy the bonding time.Kari Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13153072820925036197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-80974067147021158322010-11-06T20:01:45.505-05:002010-11-06T20:01:45.505-05:00Thanks so much for the update! What a beautiful f...Thanks so much for the update! What a beautiful family you are! I'm thanking Jesus for this beautiful picture of God's love for these children. Have fun with your beautiful daughters!<br />~JennHeckert's Highwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709180095748224394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-59466477692043010932010-11-06T19:37:47.106-05:002010-11-06T19:37:47.106-05:00We are overjoyed for you all! How awesome our God ...We are overjoyed for you all! How awesome our God is!!! Much love from the Brogdons. :)Lauren and Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538710915208484052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-8475641590141277082010-11-06T16:44:53.208-05:002010-11-06T16:44:53.208-05:00Beautiful pictures and such wonderful blessings! ...Beautiful pictures and such wonderful blessings! I love how they've already got Phil wrapped around their fingers! :) <br /><br />Love and hugs,<br />MaryAnnaultfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077232221398188734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-66706955493041775732010-11-06T16:31:05.096-05:002010-11-06T16:31:05.096-05:00they are transforming already...I cannot wait to w...they are transforming already...I cannot wait to watch them change every day as it sinks in that they have parents. It is SO wonderful!Trudihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02531403805139231278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-31070023940506523752010-11-06T15:51:10.275-05:002010-11-06T15:51:10.275-05:00oh these pictures make me smile. I still remember,...oh these pictures make me smile. I still remember, over 2 years ago, Leeza's sad eyes, but they are now spunky eyes. :) What a blessing...they are precious precious and I cant wait to watch them blossom in your amazing family. :) xoxoxoSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04982648946500718738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-56870494672205555822010-11-06T15:46:21.960-05:002010-11-06T15:46:21.960-05:00How AWESOME!! Love reading the updates and seeing...How AWESOME!! Love reading the updates and seeing the pictures, keep it coming!! We are so happy for all of you!! <br />Love ya and praying for you!!<br />The Shropshire'sFriends and Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762607695468929105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-91719840135016763842010-11-06T15:24:18.158-05:002010-11-06T15:24:18.158-05:00Lanetta-
Twin girls!!!!! Wow, what a story of God...Lanetta-<br /><br />Twin girls!!!!! Wow, what a story of God provision of the funds and his perfect plan to lead you to these girls. My favorite verse from our adoption was from Proverbs..."in a man's heart he plans his course but the Lord determines his steps." That is what we felt like after being lead away from the Kaz program to Ethiopia and to two (one with special needs). That was never our plan but we have been home 10 months now and there is not a day that goes by that I don't thank God for directing my steps to our children. I can't imagine our lives without them. How sweet this story is for you. Going for a son(s) but God knew He would direct your steps to this double blessing. Your girls are adorable. I can't wait to read more of this amazing journey. <br /><br />It is so encouraging to read about the fruits of your faithfulness to God to never give up during your long journey to Kaz.<br /><br />Blessings to you... and praying for your family,<br />Sydney <br /><br />P.S. When you have time, I would love to know specific things to pray for and what the weeks ahead look like for you and Phil since you now know who your kids are... like when is court and such...I don't remember what the Kaz process is like. This might help others to know how to pray.Sydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04693482254619622711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-48385620704030292772010-11-06T14:48:44.522-05:002010-11-06T14:48:44.522-05:00God is so good. This story could have never been ...God is so good. This story could have never been writted by anyone else. Your new family is in our prayers!<br />Kathy BoshartFriends and Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02762607695468929105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-50940544310593143192010-11-06T12:51:01.364-05:002010-11-06T12:51:01.364-05:00how amazing!! they are just the sweetest little gi...how amazing!! they are just the sweetest little girls!! i love the pictures of the sad eyes. because, like you said....they are going to disappear. it is amazing what love can do. veronica loved her papa too! definitely ran to him first :) praying for all of you!!Raynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816933659213297655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-14698947994801205222010-11-06T12:35:23.625-05:002010-11-06T12:35:23.625-05:00LOL at the Oral Motor comment because that's J...LOL at the Oral Motor comment because that's JUST what this SLP was thinking. (Either that, or you were letting it deflate and waiting for expressive languge/requesting before you'd blow it up again....)Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17068540187086049883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-11881636603642405452010-11-06T11:42:34.552-05:002010-11-06T11:42:34.552-05:00Wonderful!Wonderful!4texanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14813344872739830839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313031958975493317.post-11061262109901906462010-11-06T11:27:29.792-05:002010-11-06T11:27:29.792-05:00I am just in awe..............what a perfect famil...I am just in awe..............what a perfect family.........I'm too emotional to write anymore but please know my heart is so happy for you, Phil and your daughters...they are precious and they are yours forever just as it was supposed to be.<br /><br />Darlenednd82001https://www.blogger.com/profile/10678469243810468405noreply@blogger.com