Isn’t it amazing that we live in a country and world where WE can know a need on the OTHER side of the world? Isn’t it amazing that you can read about this need from the comfort of your home and actually make a HUGE impact right where you are—in the lives of orphans across […]
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Author Archives: admin Do you ever have those “wow moments” that you never want to forget? Time seems to stand still–and you feel the Lord’s presence in the middle of it. That happened to me this morning–and you all KNOW what this momma does when that happens. I write. I want to remember these moments. I want my […] Beautiful day for you and thank you for sharing. I can truly relate to your story. I can “see it all” as I have had my years of therapy experiences with my son too when he was of toddler years. There is a “waiting room” bond that happens among the parents whose children are in therapy together – memories and stories I will never forget. And the streaming of tears when our therapist “graduated” our son. God’s hand through it all and I am thankful for that history. Blessings to you, Andrea, as you continue to walk your journey of love for your son, and for all the children and parents you will meet in therapy. wow wow wow … thanks so much for sharing this with us! Beautiful post!!! thank you!!!!! There are no words…that was beautiful. I caught the title of your post from another blog and needed to read it as I am tired of running…in my case, fundraising…for our adoption. Thank you for the pick-me-up-keep-your-eyes-on-your-provider post! Oh, thank you. I needed to read this today, as I feel as if I have reached my end. I have felt like I cannot persevere one more day as we wait and wait and wait for a call saying we finally have a court date for our sweet special needs boy in Ethiopia. I was so encouraged by this story, to know that this hard thing is worth fighting through and persevering, that God has not forgotten my family, He has not forgotten our beautiful boy a world a way. I also am so thrilled to read of Isaac’s progress. It gives me hope for my own boy. God really does have a loving hand on these precious children. I can’t make my words make sense. I just want you to know that this post touched me, encouraged me, and lovingly chastised me. Thank you Andrea. Thank you for sharing this Andrea! I too remember the exact spot I was standing….everything abou that day down to what I was wearing..when my mom called and told me my little brother was walking. He too has CP…and he was 9 years old. 9. When he turned 6, the doctors and therapists told my parents to buy a wheelchair and quit working with him. They pressed on, and one winter day when he was 9…..they had the joy of proclaiming to anyone who would listen that Stephen can walk! Oh, what a beautiful post! Thank you for taking the time to write down that story. Tears! Thank you for sharing this “God moment” with us, Andrea. What a beautiful picture of the heart of a father, and of our Father. This was so encouraging to read…what an amazing reminder to remain hopeful despite the sometimes seemingly endless barriers that appear to hold us back from doing what He has called us to! As someone who has worked through a good bit of physical therapy, I can appreciate the hard work these precious young ones put into it. It hurts and it’s never easy and what a testimony and encouragement to someone like me they are. What a sweet, sweet story. You most certainly brought tears to my eyes today. Thanks for sharing. you constantly do it – amazing how you put my heart into words! I needed that today – the reminder about hope and concentrating of the positive – some days that negative can become overwhelming. Praise God for our children’s perseverance through it all, and for the hope that He gives to our mommas hearts. Praying for you all (and through the night:) I drove my little foster baby boy to his family meeting today. Tearful, hard. But the whole time I was thinking that God is With Us! Amazing peace. I was trying to put words to what this process is like and you have uttered them here. All I can say is, for 27 years I have missed the amazing repetitive nature of God’s word saying, draw near to the orphan and the oppressed and God will draw near to you. Missed it because it definitely seemed too hard. Now I know, the alternative-ignoring the orphan and the oppressed was actually far harder. I did not walk closely with God by faith until I drew near to the orphan. He knew and praise His name, He led my family here! Thank you so much for this beautiful post! Wow, I needed it today and will definitely revisit it again when times are challenging. Thank you for reminding us to focus on the hope and promises of God rather than the diagnosis, hurdles, and delays. Thanks for being a vessel for God’s truth to touch many hearts! So sweet…tears flowing. Inspiring…truly. Such a beautiful story, Andrea! Thanks for sharing! Love this. After everything we’ve been through with Nathan…the ups and downs…I never get tired of stories like this because I GET it. The ups make the downs worth it! Blessings! What a beautiful story… I could just feel that fathers love for his daughter through your words- THANK YOU for sharing, and THANK YOU moreover for sharing your heart- in more ways then you’ll ever know! Andrea, It’s like you spoke the words of my heart for my son…. if only the world appreciated his effort to overcome his world of autism.. if only he were chosen by kids his age… if only they knew how far he’s come… if only people knew how lonely this world of special needs is… WOW!! I really NEEDED this, “to tune out the world and perservere”! If only the kids could look back in time and see how hard Toby tries to be “normal” He’s MY WINNER!! THanks so much!  Have you even THOUGHT about designing your Christmas card for this year yet??? WELL..if you haven’t had a chance to—I want to share an incredible way that YOU can GIVE BACK with EVERY card this season! Some DEAR friends of ours have taken the leap of faith and they are adopting from Ethiopia!!! To help […] i just checked out that blanket..i am so in love with that blanket and wish I could get that for Isaac…that is amazing…they are genius! Hope they do well with the card fundraising! Hey Girl – I have that same stress-induced quirkiness. It so drives my husband crazy but I just think it is a coping skill. Rough day for the McAndrews crew and I totally needed the laugh with Frankie and Laney. Thanks!  Sunday was SUCH a sweet day for our family!!! It was Isaac and Frank’s baby dedication TOGETHER!!! Our church recently changed the baby dedications from having them in service (where we could invite all our friends and family) to having them in BIG event where all the families dedicate their babies all at once. We […] I totally agree with the baptism celebrations! I felt the same way about making that day so special every year! When my son was baptized, we sent out “birth” announcements, just like we did when he was born and had a big birthday cake and celebration with all our friends and family. Last year, for the one year anniversary, we had another cake and celebration. I want them to know that that day is the most important day of their life! And we got so many letters to him on that day the next year encouraging him on that journey- so sweet! I love your blog and have been praying for your family! Keep up the good work! beautiful.. love your blog..we are still in the paperchase process and i love your heart for god, family and crafts..can you explain how you did the banners.. would love to make some for gifts.. thanks so much!! what an incredibly beautiful service. i LOVE that you did it this way and that boy of your boys were dedicated together. i was jazzed about frankie being in the movie, but this is WAY cooler!!!! the verses on the burlap are visually stunning and so powerful to literally have them hanging in the doorframes. i am so not crafty, but i would love to try something like that. you will always remember that day. Jewel,that is what I think of when I think of the YOUNG family…Honestly,Andrea you make moments “Holy” …your whole family is teaching as they go….blessings and Pax,Marci oh such a very special day! thanks for sharing it with all of us! What a beautiful, beautiful day. I LOVE the idea of an at home dedication. I wish things like that were more common this life. I also LOVED the scripture verses printed and hanging. If you don’t mind having someone copy, I’ll be trying to make some for our family! I am also going to link to you. Hope that is OK. 🙂 A must-see Gotcha Day video!!! I have to share this one with you because this boy is DEAR to my heart. I had the honor of getting to meet him while in Ethiopia. My sister, mom and I just fell in love with him. I had met his momma through our agency listserv…and I can’t […] just watched and LOVE LOVE LOVED it! He is adorable! I can’t wait for January!! 🙂 Love this video!! SO precious…it just makes me so excited!! |
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Thanks so much for posting this. I’m working with my Aunt on this fundraiser and we’re really hoping to meet this need for the kids at the care point. They have been receiving regular meals at this center now since the summer and were just able to start school (for the first time most likely) in September. Thanks for using your blog and talent to make a difference!
Jessica