tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619220330002497337.post5811198898965646000..comments2024-03-19T00:24:32.344-07:00Comments on A Beauty to Rescue: Overcoming trialsCrystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079283785228132950noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619220330002497337.post-38207456879225028852011-04-23T07:16:34.722-07:002011-04-23T07:16:34.722-07:00Hi Crystal! For encouragement, continue to fight i...Hi Crystal! For encouragement, continue to fight in the spirit. We really don't fight with people made of flesh and blood but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world. Continue to ask God how to specifically pray and what to do.<br /><br />I had a 30 year old Ukrainian woman in our car today so I took the opportunity to ask questions. First, she said that people don't sit on the ground because they are materialistic and do not want to get their clothes dirty. She said it isn't rule but that no one does it hence the hard looks. She also said that people are hard and tough there because the government, and not just the government, but the people are corrupt as well. I forget why(I have a chance to ask again)but the corruption makes it hard for people to get good education or orphans to get good care. People and government pay people off to get grades and degrees in school. So then who really has the experience or know how. Money is also taken away from people who it is allocated to...like an orphanage. Who can you trust then and this is probably where the hardness of personalities come from. But still we fight against the unseen spirits at work here. Keep praying and keep overcoming evil with good by loving. We are praying here.<br /><br />If you have questions for the Ukrainian woman please email me (kellibode@gmail.com)or put it in this blog before 12:00 Sunday. That's 1:00<br />your time. She said she would like to not say anything bad about her country but she, like many others she says, does not like her country. She wanted to tell the truth anyway.<br /><br />Kaylee is very blessed and so are you. Give her time to get use to you and your loving family; she has had a different life in the orphanage. And give yourself time with her as well. God will see it through.The Bodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01925689247757867015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619220330002497337.post-85024714033526908452011-04-19T12:25:19.347-07:002011-04-19T12:25:19.347-07:00Hi Honey. My new great grand daugther is adorable....Hi Honey. My new great grand daugther is adorable. What an experience you all are having. Just remember, God is in control. What a growing time you are having. I love you all, Grandma FrammyJohnnorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04295879550148854536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619220330002497337.post-83736160106800795622011-04-18T15:23:13.652-07:002011-04-18T15:23:13.652-07:00Praise the Lord for His Word and the Spirit who sp...Praise the Lord for His Word and the Spirit who speaks to us!!! I am encouraged by the encouragement you have received. I loved what you said at the end!! It was so great to see Josh at church-it was like I got to see a part of you because I miss you! I am going to try and drop off some little things for the kids tomorrow for him to take with him-I still need to email him to see if that is ok-I'll probably just leave them on the porch. Any special requests?bellamercyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146638752956913169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619220330002497337.post-89765234266749014692011-04-18T10:26:23.530-07:002011-04-18T10:26:23.530-07:00Hi Crystal! Our love and prayers go with you and ...Hi Crystal! Our love and prayers go with you and Josh. We're praying every day for your safety and encouragement in the Lord, knowing that through all these trials He will draw you closer to Himself. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date.Tim and Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17468865137339288643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619220330002497337.post-88509342153846473322011-04-17T18:40:07.960-07:002011-04-17T18:40:07.960-07:00I am really glad to hear that today went better. W...I am really glad to hear that today went better. We prayed for you at church this morning. It was good to see Josh, but it also made me notice your absence more. I can't wait until you are all back here. I know God has the right timing and even though you are being tested right now, He is strong enough to make you strong too. <br /><br />This may sound strange to say, but I am glad that you have already faced the challenge of knowing that the child you imagined is not the same as the real child...and that you have let go of the imaginary one in order to truly love the real one. While I know this waiting period is rather difficult for you, it is a great thing for you to have this victory now. I suspect it might be harder on both you and Kaylee if you had to face all those mixed feelings and doubts while she was fully dependent on you and going through culture shock. One step at a time, God is leading you though this... and we know that His ways are best, even if we don't know why at the time.<br /><br />I told Josh this already, but if there is something you need or something we can do that would help, please let us know. We talked about sending movies back with Josh, although I doubt I have much that your kids would like...most of my movies are too old. Is there anything else that you need (for you or the kids) or anything that would be an encouragement and still fit in the limited space he has?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17722439236027106145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619220330002497337.post-81269194543021625202011-04-17T13:44:22.519-07:002011-04-17T13:44:22.519-07:00Maybe the one nanny is jealous of you and your fam...Maybe the one nanny is jealous of you and your family, and this is why she is being so mean. Have you ever heard the term kill them with kindness. When you notice her glaring at you, give her a big smile! She probably doesn't even know what it is to be loved herself! Be the change you want to see!<br /><br />I am glad you had a good day! Josh gave me your phone number so maybe I can give you a call sometime soon! <br /><br />Josh came over for dinner last night, he said you needed 12-18 month pajamas...is there anything else you need just let me know. I think we gave him about 10 movies to borrow as well.sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176973344906022228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3619220330002497337.post-41531737740518980192011-04-17T13:37:07.756-07:002011-04-17T13:37:07.756-07:00Crystal-You all I can say is beautiful. You have a...Crystal-You all I can say is beautiful. You have a beautiful spirit, and a beautiful story, and beautiful children. That picture of Kaylee is absolutely amazing and her smile is priceless. Just scrolling through the pictures you have posted, you can see her transformation already. She is becoming a different person thanks to the sacrifices you and your family are making and thanks to the grace of God. He is so good. <br /><br />On a completely different note, (I am so sorry for asking this with all that you have been through) when things calm down a bit, could you ask one of the facilitators about Quinton? I know you might not be able to see him, but a part of me just needs to know he is still there. I know there are 180+ kids there, and he is probably there somewhere, but I thought the special needs kids were usually together. Also-can you tell anything about the sizes of the kids? I am dying to buy my little guy an outfit or 2, but have no idea what size to buy. Again-I apologize for asking personal favors in the midst of your time to be with Kaylee, I really do and if you cannot do it, I completely understand. I hope your days continue to be more like today was :)Carol Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06187888455639401413noreply@blogger.com