tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post1296234064638425495..comments2008-12-29T19:16:10.213-05:00Lori Lawshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838670586323527147noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-23032264798840231942008-12-29T19:16:00.000-05:002008-12-29T19:16:00.000-05:00Tracy,<BR/>I'm glad that we have become cyber friends too! Thanks for a beautiful comment. Sending hugs and blessings right back at cha!Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838670586323527147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-13533890842831053402008-12-29T00:08:00.000-05:002008-12-29T00:08:00.000-05:00Lori, what a beautiful post and powerful testimony! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Your writing truly is a ministry and I know that it does minister to many. The Lord is working mightily through you, because you are so willing and real. I know I've said it before, but I am so glad that we've 'met' through the blogosphere. You are such a blessing to me! Sending hugs and blessings to you!Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17118658154554731805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-78500236793666017492008-12-23T16:49:00.000-05:002008-12-23T16:49:00.000-05:00Hi Leslie,<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for your thoughts. I really appreciate your comment. You know...as a result of this article, many people have told me they were also adopted, and how God spoke to them through my story. If that's not encouraging, I don't know what is?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the Bday wish, and I hope you have a great Christmas! God bless!Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838670586323527147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-14017233950035239942008-12-22T17:29:00.000-05:002008-12-22T17:29:00.000-05:00Lori, WOW! For a non-writer, I'm way impressed. I'm so grateful you visited my blog, since it led me to yours. This post was special to me because I'm adopted, too. Also as an infant, but I didn't have all the warm fuzzies you did. Not all bad, but certainly no fairy tale. Anyway, I'll be anxious to check back and see what else God is doing through you.<BR/>Oh yeah, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!Lesliehttp://godstops.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-11622409767388140042008-12-22T14:29:00.000-05:002008-12-22T14:29:00.000-05:00Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>Wow, you're welcome. Thanks for sharing that. I'm touched because you were touched. All I can say is ... God knows! When we are faithless, God is faithful!<BR/><BR/>God bless you!Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838670586323527147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-19627993159207396922008-12-22T12:26:00.000-05:002008-12-22T12:26:00.000-05:00Lori just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing this gift that God has giving you. I myself have been lost for month without my Lord because i have let people to close and have gotten hurt. so this is the first think i have read about having faith in the lord. so thank thank so much for senting me this Fingerprints of God! God Bless you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-74635650259755611072008-12-21T13:19:00.000-05:002008-12-21T13:19:00.000-05:00James 1-5,<BR/>Of course I have time! I will go to your site as soon as I finish thanking you for leaving a comment. I'm blessed by your words. To God be the glory!Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838670586323527147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-60750908143610567422008-12-21T06:16:00.000-05:002008-12-21T06:16:00.000-05:00Lori,<BR/>This is beautiful. Thank you for your faithfulness to God's call to share the hope that you have in Christ. I have been blessed by your words time and time again. I mentioned your current entry in my own online journal...I'd love to have you "drop by" and read it if you have the time. Many blessings to you!james1-5http://james1-5.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-24699927927183876772008-12-21T00:13:00.000-05:002008-12-21T00:13:00.000-05:00Hi Chris,<BR/>Thanks for your comment...it's encouraging to me! God bless!Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838670586323527147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-22102923514476243622008-12-21T00:12:00.000-05:002008-12-21T00:12:00.000-05:00Hi Valerie,<BR/>Your comments always make me smile!<BR/>God is totally awesome...He Has plans that are custom-made for each of us! Your words are so kind, Thank you. But thank you mostly for being a faithful and supportive friend! God bless you!Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838670586323527147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-4992588134179618902008-12-21T00:04:00.000-05:002008-12-21T00:04:00.000-05:00Thank you for that testimony, Lori!<BR/><BR/>It truly is encouraging.<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you...The Bible Posthttp://www.thebiblepost.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-87966363340534394262008-12-20T18:19:00.000-05:002008-12-20T18:19:00.000-05:00Wow Lori! What a beautiful, awesome and powerful testimony on your life! You my sister have been destined from birth to be used by God! Continue in the plans God has for you life! Wow, I got chills just reading your testimony which is exactly what it is! I bless the day you were born my friend. I bless the day God allowed our paths to cross. I love you so very much my friend.valerie lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08564434706553919319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-14416984252114551502008-12-20T12:41:00.000-05:002008-12-20T12:41:00.000-05:00of course you can add it. I should say that when I posted. God Bless!girlforgodhttp://girlforgod.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-59379146829907128502008-12-20T11:35:00.000-05:002008-12-20T11:35:00.000-05:00Hi Linda,<BR/>Thanks for those kind words, and God most certainly has his fingerprints<BR/>on all of His kids.<BR/><BR/>It would be an honor for you to send my article to someone...I just want my words to bless others. Yes, it would be great if we could remember to look at ourselves and others the way God sees us.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your comment and may God bless you abundantly:)Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838670586323527147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-83782968282783810052008-12-20T11:21:00.000-05:002008-12-20T11:21:00.000-05:00Yes, Lori, you can put the new name on your blog list. I may decide to keep my "blessings and struggles" blog here on Blogspot, just to minister to single moms as a resource, and post all my other stuff over at WP. That is my thinking. I will probably take the other two blogs down, here on Blogger (robin and olivia, and Robins Christian Music Blog), because everything has been merged over to WP. Looking forward to seeing you at the new location. Posted a new one today too. God Bless you and I hope you have a Christlike Christmas. Robingirlforgodhttp://girlforgod.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-23631611909070411822008-12-20T11:13:00.000-05:002008-12-20T11:13:00.000-05:00Hi Tamela, so sorry about the break in. Trust that somehow, something good will come out of this. I know you do...your already thanking God for your families safety:)<BR/><BR/>The story you shared about your daughter and her child was touching. Because I worked in a Crisis Pregnancy Center, I am familiar with open adoption options. It's great that your daughter gets annual pictures and updates on her child. Adoption has come a long way since 1968...back then, closed adoption was the only way. Your daughter showed so much love towards her son.<BR/><BR/>And wow...getting married soon to a Christian man! How great is our God!Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838670586323527147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-32170180041781626982008-12-20T02:31:00.000-05:002008-12-20T02:31:00.000-05:00Lori,<BR/>Your words always seem to strike a sensitive area with me. Although I have not known you long, I feel as if God led me to your blog. I'm assuming that is the case with many of your readers. Yes, He planned you long ago, to glorify Him through your ministry. It's obvious that God has His fingerprints all over you, and all of us, and that alone is enough to bring tears to my eyes. Too often the enemy tries to convince us otherwise but God is bigger and more powerful.<BR/><BR/>Your story is precious and an inspiration to me. If it's ok, I would like to copy it and send it to a few people because I know it will inspire and bless others. Wouldnt it be great if we could see ourselves like God see's us? One day we will no longer struggle with these flawed earthly bodies. I can't wait! I too struggle daily with pain and I am so often encouraged by God's words to know that one day we will be in perfect peace, beside our Father who adores us. Thank you for sharing this Lori. It touched my heart and I'm sure God will bless you for sharing something that is so close to your heart. He even planned for you to share this. That is so awesome! I'm amazed by Him and I am grateful for you. God Bless you BIG!looney2nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790004030106756436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-86492369698403845322008-12-20T01:35:00.000-05:002008-12-20T01:35:00.000-05:00Hello Lori,<BR/><BR/>You have a beautiful testimony. In Him we truly do live and move and have our being. Your journey with the Lord has been an adventure. He has brought you so close to Him and because of that you are a beautiful witness of His Love in your life.<BR/><BR/> Our daughter also chose to place her child up for adoption. It was very hard for her and all of us. But she was only thinking about her baby and desiring to give him a wonderful Chrisitian home. If she would of kept her baby, of course me and her dad would of been there for her and the baby, but the boyfriend was only causing her pain and heartache and didn't want to take the responsibility to be there for her and the baby,and she just didn't want her baby being a part of a broken home. <BR/><BR/>God sent her two beautiful christian parents that keep in touch with her to this very day and send her pictures and letters at least once a year of the baby(who is now 3 years old). He is doing wonderful. <BR/><BR/>Our daughter will be getting married soon to a wonderful christian man who loves her dearly. God does indeed work all out for the good of them that love him and who are called according to his purpose. <BR/><BR/>i want to apologize for not being around as much. I have been working alot and we also got our house broken into and a lot was stolen even most of our Christmas presents so we are recovering from that. I have let a lot of my blogger friends know because we truly covet each of your prayers. I don's always understand why God allows certain things to happen but we will always keep our hope in Him and trust Him for our lives. It was only stuff. We are all safe and sound and we praise the Lord for that. Our daughter is starting to do better. She has been scared to stay home by herself, but she is beginning to be at peace again. So thank you for your prayers.<BR/><BR/>Blessing to you Lori!Tamela's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06198306261112276905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-43532796717675489672008-12-19T19:48:00.000-05:002008-12-19T19:48:00.000-05:00Hi Robin,<BR/><BR/>Isn't that amazing (both of us being adopted)? Take a look at us now...we are daughters of the King, adopted into His family! We are both just starting to live out His plan for us. I look back at everything and...just marvel! And I know you do too!<BR/><BR/>BTW, I love your new name, Girl for God. Very cool! Should I put your new blog name on my bloglist or wait?Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838670586323527147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-2572916774962011492008-12-19T19:10:00.000-05:002008-12-19T19:10:00.000-05:00Hi Lori, I'm beginning to understand why you and I click so well on the blogsphere. Not only are we Christians sold of for all of God, but I too am Adopted. I was adopted at around the same age as you. I know I would never be the person that I am today w/o the great love and support of my family. God Bless You My Friend!girlforgodhttp://girlforgod.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-27924831418950421512008-12-19T16:27:00.000-05:002008-12-19T16:27:00.000-05:00Hi Bingkee,<BR/>Yes, there is a purpose and plan for all the stuff, even the crazy stuff, that happens to us. I so appreciate you, and I praise the Lord for the "blogosphere!"<BR/><BR/>Hope you are doing well:)Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838670586323527147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-62046625916922426412008-12-19T13:58:00.000-05:002008-12-19T13:58:00.000-05:00Your story touched me. I wanted to cry ...you know that I'm onion-skinned. See everything has a purpose and I praise the Lord for you bringing us here to encourage us and remind us through your blog that God is always with us all the way , all the time. <BR/>Praise Jesus!bingkeehttp://www.fliploveus.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-11519800419791804372008-12-19T09:51:00.000-05:002008-12-19T09:51:00.000-05:00Lavrai,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comment. Merry CHRISTmas and Happy New Year!<BR/><BR/>May God pour out abundant blessings on you too!Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838670586323527147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-16940565479895079272008-12-19T09:49:00.000-05:002008-12-19T09:49:00.000-05:00Hi Isaiah,<BR/>So true...I will forever be so amazed at how clearly I can see God's hand in my life!! I know all of His children can say the same.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comment. God bless you too, my brother!Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838670586323527147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6846806234472747966.post-58486970963561903102008-12-19T04:45:00.000-05:002008-12-19T04:45:00.000-05:00That's an amazing account, Lori! It's amazing how when we look back with 20/20 hindsight, we see so much of God's fingerprints on our lives. <BR/><BR/>Thoughts like "if this didn't happen, would I...?" always intrigue me!<BR/><BR/>God bless you, sis!Isaiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10379258972760515194noreply@blogger.com