tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post2209363159339319925..comments2023-10-01T02:37:51.321-07:00Comments on Holding God's Hand in the Journey: HE IS OUR SON!!!Debbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01202263992742383802noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-80917487905993243342012-04-06T13:21:42.777-07:002012-04-06T13:21:42.777-07:00I was privileged to meet Sami when he came to the ...I was privileged to meet Sami when he came to the US and stayed with the Smith family for a month. What a precious boy he is - I prayed off and on that God would provide him a family and I am so very happy that He put it on your heart to make Sami your son! Congratulations and I will continue to pray - for all to be finalized, for Sami's transition as he takes his place in your family, and for his future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-82379137363092963042012-03-23T11:12:55.327-07:002012-03-23T11:12:55.327-07:00EEEEKKKS!!!! This is so awesome to hear! I've...EEEEKKKS!!!! This is so awesome to hear! I've been praying for your journey even though we have never met. What cute kiddos! We will continue to pray for your family from up here in Sandpoint.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13239112858714186684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-63752089331075721352012-03-23T09:07:55.989-07:002012-03-23T09:07:55.989-07:00Seriously - tears of JOY! He is BEAUTIFUL. His eye...Seriously - tears of JOY! He is BEAUTIFUL. His eyes, his smile, his skin. Perfection. Is it crazy that he looks like Jeff?!?! Saw Jeff all over his face. So happy for you guys!April Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479635647556001144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-70743436997084239232012-03-22T20:37:28.802-07:002012-03-22T20:37:28.802-07:00I am so incredibly excited for you and your sweet ...I am so incredibly excited for you and your sweet boys!! God is faithful and it has been amazing watching Him work throughout your journey to bring your boys home! We will continue to pray along side you that embassy would work quickly and efficiently to bring your sweet boy home!! Congrats Marquez family - LOVE seeing those family of 4 pics - God is sooo GOOD!Krohn Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497066106970327667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-78888740023833981432012-03-22T18:06:50.577-07:002012-03-22T18:06:50.577-07:00Beautiful!!! Congratulations! We were also blessed...Beautiful!!! Congratulations! We were also blessed with a huge double rainbow on the day that we got our referral for our twin boys! :)ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12649882592450227077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-23912241741733329412012-03-22T15:18:33.175-07:002012-03-22T15:18:33.175-07:00Tears! Unbelievable relief and joy for your famil...Tears! Unbelievable relief and joy for your family, Debb! Both of your boys are BEAUTIFUL. So very, very happy for you! Hugs - Karen WistromKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158268316743152137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-44167898602979445282012-03-22T15:02:26.684-07:002012-03-22T15:02:26.684-07:00SO happy for you guys! We will keep praying for y...SO happy for you guys! We will keep praying for you guys! Your boys are so handsome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-22038838659639406832012-03-22T06:03:01.911-07:002012-03-22T06:03:01.911-07:00What TWO handsome boys you have (3 actually....and...What TWO handsome boys you have (3 actually....and that's just the way it will always be! LOL) Can't wait to see the 4 of you out and about. Sami will be home just in time for summer and fall hiking/camping trips! WooHoo! Oh...and a big AMEN! Thank you for your supernatural interventions, Lord!Martyhttp://yahoo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-50547639639649867272012-03-21T22:12:27.657-07:002012-03-21T22:12:27.657-07:00So thrilled to know he's yours! You have beaut...So thrilled to know he's yours! You have beautiful boys Debb! I have all boys and they are just the sweetest things. Enjoy the moment! Praying you'll clear embassy quickly so you can all be together again soon!Larihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13752647797299874291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-58522904793985246482012-03-21T20:02:09.142-07:002012-03-21T20:02:09.142-07:00Tears for you! I wanted to scream for joy when I ...Tears for you! I wanted to scream for joy when I read this today! Thank God, He has blessed you so fully!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17840047133484743858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-62452592367714884762012-03-21T19:19:00.051-07:002012-03-21T19:19:00.051-07:00Oh praise GOD! What sweet, sweet news and what BE...Oh praise GOD! What sweet, sweet news and what BEAUTIFUL pictures of your family! Now the fun REALLY begins! I am SO beyond THRILLED for you all!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07996994078621643193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-8908084358109007852012-03-21T16:08:19.617-07:002012-03-21T16:08:19.617-07:00So, so happy for you! We don't know each othe...So, so happy for you! We don't know each other, but I feel like I know you, as I have been following your adoption through my daughters blog. Your boys are adorable!!!!!!!! I have 3 grandsons from ET, and another coming soon.ljwennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01063538809366100403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-32778841666646323302012-03-21T14:25:45.553-07:002012-03-21T14:25:45.553-07:00That's amazing!!! So excited for you and prayi...That's amazing!!! So excited for you and praying that things move faster than they normally do:) He's very handsome and y'all look like a family already:).Meleahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13385104820293475385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-76998195675294655882012-03-21T14:05:42.826-07:002012-03-21T14:05:42.826-07:00I cried through your enitre post! We have only had...I cried through your enitre post! We have only had our daughter home a little over a month, despite our having her referral since last March and I know how hard this process is, so I say CONGRATS with as much joy as I can!!!megan m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03041565109589069787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-67752155562458802532012-03-21T14:00:19.970-07:002012-03-21T14:00:19.970-07:00Deb love how his timing is so perfect! His respons...Deb love how his timing is so perfect! His response to your letter yesterday was to answer your pain and fill the void! The uncertainty he has removed and replaced with expanding JOY! Am so glad and blessed you have allowed us to take these rainbow rides with you CONGRATULATIONS!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-13507839601870576262012-03-21T13:55:29.582-07:002012-03-21T13:55:29.582-07:00AHHHHHHH! I cried when I read your letter to him a...AHHHHHHH! I cried when I read your letter to him and now he's officially a MARQUEZ and NOTHING can ever change that! :D Love it! So happy for you all today and PRAYING Embassy is a breeze!Meliskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110415935998019937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-59497281297452745002012-03-21T12:36:11.647-07:002012-03-21T12:36:11.647-07:00Oh, Debb! This makes me cry tears of JOY!!! God ...Oh, Debb! This makes me cry tears of JOY!!! God is so good! Love his perfect plan for your TWO boys! Praise Him!!!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08607476812485135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-73986077121333312232012-03-21T12:34:06.759-07:002012-03-21T12:34:06.759-07:00So, so thankful! :) God is so good, and we are pr...So, so thankful! :) God is so good, and we are praying you will be reunited very soon... forever! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10469386666924154751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-55001452406843805912012-03-21T12:31:19.282-07:002012-03-21T12:31:19.282-07:00Woohoo! I'm so happy for you and your family....Woohoo! I'm so happy for you and your family. Sami is so handsome. I love the family photos and the photos of Sami with his little brother. What wonderful news for you to wake to (and for Sami to wake to soon)!Jessica Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09840667335436740062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5664434225679612529.post-44862547752336784242012-03-21T12:23:17.865-07:002012-03-21T12:23:17.865-07:00TEARS OF JOY FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!! You hav...TEARS OF JOY FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!! You have been through the highs and lows of adoption and I am sooo glad that he is finally yours! Praying the last step goes quickly for you all!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809626557348552277noreply@blogger.com