tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post5068852659782090400..comments2024-01-02T19:39:27.832-05:00Comments on Heart Cries: I was in Prison and You Came to Visit MeRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11920816691217676013noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-73534977583633210472016-08-02T05:52:35.859-04:002016-08-02T05:52:35.859-04:00I have to admit that I was in a similar situation,...I have to admit that I was in a similar situation, and after going to church for a few weeks, it hit me. We all have our own cross to bear, so no two people are going through the same thing. If you are doing what feels right for you, then you are in fact doing the right thing for your family.<br /><br /><a href="https://plus.google.com/109220604973237432156/about?gmbpt=true&hl=en&_ga=1.2603568.1894068356.1458183670" rel="nofollow">Eliseo Weinstein @ JR's Bail Bonds</a>Eliseo Weinsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06407697057363434395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-85777578708295575052016-05-20T00:22:50.391-04:002016-05-20T00:22:50.391-04:00I haven't visited since you adopted your secon...I haven't visited since you adopted your second child, but I'm glad I read this post today. Your love for souls is shining like a bright star! What a beautiful family you've created! Mostly Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00035226546186681273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-68562808347396134302016-02-24T13:13:09.300-05:002016-02-24T13:13:09.300-05:00I think God was definitely present for this and I ...I think God was definitely present for this and I pray you continue to be His vessel when speaking to Sweet Mama. I may have had a very fleshly reaction to her remark of wanting to fight for baby boy. Remember where you all have come from when you start to feel weak or uncertain. Remembering what those babies have been through will rekindle your resolve and renew your passion.Joy@WDDCHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709113785857792361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-59851342211689030422016-02-21T11:18:23.193-05:002016-02-21T11:18:23.193-05:00Rarely do I read your blogs without hot tears stre...Rarely do I read your blogs without hot tears streaming down my cheeks. If only the world could see more often this kind of raw faith in action...So inspiring!<br /><br />DadAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06728180974823731486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-47532055995212508172016-02-16T12:41:09.103-05:002016-02-16T12:41:09.103-05:00When you wonder how this blog impacts people remem...When you wonder how this blog impacts people remember that there's a teenage girl whom you've inspired to adopt. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-27288661619828823012016-02-16T12:38:10.885-05:002016-02-16T12:38:10.885-05:00Rebekah, I've been reading some of your posts ...Rebekah, I've been reading some of your posts from long ago, and I read something that I think could bring your some joy. In 2011, on December 9th, you spoke of a potential brother for Ty; you said "in my head, I had started raising twins." Little did you know that your triplets were so closeVictorianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-78665461677305218372016-02-12T18:33:41.612-05:002016-02-12T18:33:41.612-05:00Your story is so inspirational and encouraging. Th...Your story is so inspirational and encouraging. Thank you for letting God use you in such a powerful way and thank you for sharing your story! You are certainly earning jewels for your crown in heaven!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826913919163707391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-21296534429218915002016-02-09T06:41:17.976-05:002016-02-09T06:41:17.976-05:00Thank you for what you did (are doing) for her. Ou...Thank you for what you did (are doing) for her. Our God calls us to do hard and seemingly impossible things- the Gospel doesn't make human sense. What you are doing for her doesn't make sense to the world. But in Kingdom words it sure does! Thank you for showing her that she matters, that she is worth your time. I pray she never forgets that, and that by someone showing they care, it brings her to the cross. Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894594644072928968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-56419177457858193752016-02-08T22:21:24.145-05:002016-02-08T22:21:24.145-05:00Amazing--just amazing. Amazing--just amazing. Kathy Langhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257117408919075284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-20593204248666050582016-02-08T14:57:36.198-05:002016-02-08T14:57:36.198-05:00This is amazing. You are amazing. I don't kno...This is amazing. You are amazing. I don't know what else to say. <3Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00707870027944452944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-5264528684200210252016-02-08T14:33:49.225-05:002016-02-08T14:33:49.225-05:00Your love and strength are very inspiring. Without...Your love and strength are very inspiring. Without her you wouldn't have the 3 blessings. She is part of them...and of you. Peace and continued strength to continue this journey. She needs as much love as all the rest of us. glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542197885599674975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-40844074643203439922016-02-08T14:06:28.153-05:002016-02-08T14:06:28.153-05:00God give her the strength to rebuild her life - an...God give her the strength to rebuild her life - and you the strength to keep being her friend, in spite of this.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229041143375948753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-29315782569006346492016-02-08T13:20:21.431-05:002016-02-08T13:20:21.431-05:00Just because other people might choose to make a d...Just because other people might choose to make a different decision than you have made does not give them the right to judge your decisions as wrong...you are making the completely right decisions for you and your family and only you and your husband can know that. Others can worry for and love you but they should not judge you. I pray every day that this woman will someday understand the wonderful gift you are giving her. She is getting to still be a part of her children's lives only because you are so compassionate and loving. Very very few people in this world would be able to do what you are doing. I admire you...kathy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-48247014996225957552016-02-08T09:35:40.636-05:002016-02-08T09:35:40.636-05:00I have tears for you and tears for her reading thi...I have tears for you and tears for her reading this. God bless you both and may His love and mercy become real to her as she sees who you are in Him.Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03858656296972956196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-67179464043282997962016-02-08T09:33:34.525-05:002016-02-08T09:33:34.525-05:00You are an inspiration!You are an inspiration!A to Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04941959563675245689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-83422959679599861522016-02-08T08:55:25.682-05:002016-02-08T08:55:25.682-05:00What a path you are on! I pray that the Lord will...What a path you are on! I pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen you. I've been enjoying a hymn since last week and it came to my mind as I read the love you are showing to Sweet Mama. "Let it be said of us that the Lord is our passion " by Steve Frey. The last verse has been speaking to my heart so much. Also a line in the chorus.."till the likeness of Jesus be through us made known". I will continue to pray , Rebekah. <br />Hazel Legerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02947843780808050719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-16714994312425381432016-02-08T08:51:25.757-05:002016-02-08T08:51:25.757-05:00i live just a teeny tiny of this personally--that ...i live just a teeny tiny of this personally--that i have adopted my son's birth parents, as well as him. i've had to say 'no' to his birth mother on some things and it hurts my heart. <br />but so many things you experience i've never had to. i'm amazed at you and your beautiful heart. you are such a godly example and it does me good to read your words.Natalie at Our Old Southern Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03165110514174954192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-42059334546244659592016-02-08T08:02:56.170-05:002016-02-08T08:02:56.170-05:00Thank you.Thank you.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671446238805535547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-88106412772110974272016-02-08T07:48:58.226-05:002016-02-08T07:48:58.226-05:00There is a part of her that needed to 'give...There is a part of her that needed to 'give' the baby to you even though she has no say in the matter. She will be at peace, even if it is the tiniest bit, more than she was before. She needed to hear that. She needed someone to tell her the truth. It matters. That probably was a very good visit but most standards. And, she didn't even ask you the questions you worried about. So that actually worked out well. Hugs. I hope you guys can have some type of healthy relationship...at some point.MamaFosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16347829013467691443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-82642768932289698052016-02-08T07:40:25.777-05:002016-02-08T07:40:25.777-05:00Beautiful. And a challenge to us all to truly live...Beautiful. And a challenge to us all to truly live out our faith. Thank you for sharing - prayers for you, your family, and sweet mama.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103880945716425644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-4663989150590283392016-02-08T05:57:28.535-05:002016-02-08T05:57:28.535-05:00All I can say is wow thru my tears. You are a trul...All I can say is wow thru my tears. You are a truly inspiring person Rebekah.lilbetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03208095162917441055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-70675565039100759152016-02-08T05:03:59.111-05:002016-02-08T05:03:59.111-05:00His light is shining bright through you. I am in a...His light is shining bright through you. I am in awe. <br />-LizaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-17159266748253159132016-02-08T03:30:46.666-05:002016-02-08T03:30:46.666-05:00Those verses are so important to me, they made it ...Those verses are so important to me, they made it into my (otherwise entirely secular) PhD dissertation.<br /><br />I've been reading your blog for a few years now, and the recent posts (last 6 months? last year?) about Sweet Mama make me think the same thing every single time I read them: You aren't just adopting her three children, you've adopted her as well. She seems just as much in need of a mother's love and the stability of a family as her children do, and while there may be no legal paperwork, the bands are still there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-85683651901624470442016-02-08T01:37:22.062-05:002016-02-08T01:37:22.062-05:00Interesting that people questioned your desire to ...Interesting that people questioned your desire to go see her. I just viewed it as part of your strong Christian faith and totally normal. I know that's what we would do if any of our children's birth moms were in that situation. God bless you for being totally honest with her. Thank you for continuing to share your lives with us.Titus 2 Thandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682041725252115845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7712476185050900324.post-77458974835007994072016-02-08T00:36:32.372-05:002016-02-08T00:36:32.372-05:00When you posted that you were going to visit Sweet...When you posted that you were going to visit Sweet Mama, I knew that you were always going to put your children first.<br /><br />My spiritual path is a bit different than yours, but that does not mean I don't pray. I prayed for your hearts. I'm amazed at the deep well of strength and compassion inside of you. Thank you for meeting with that battered soul and thank you for treating her with honesty and dignity. Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562717740471408760noreply@blogger.com