tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post1395679010676856171..comments2023-04-26T03:27:44.424-07:00Comments on Life in the Gateway City: It's a Boy!Stephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10902794344155774480noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post-21719857086225931672012-03-16T07:53:59.381-07:002012-03-16T07:53:59.381-07:00I've been SO anxious to read the details about...I've been SO anxious to read the details about what little nuggets I've gleaned from the Facebook feeds. Now I've finally had a stretch of time, and WOW. Sister, you brought tears to my eyes. What a RICH and BEAUTIFUL story. The Lord often works His best work on us in the form of a curveball!! What a blessed, blessed, blessed curveball y'all got! He brought and sustained you and James through deep, dark valleys, showed you in a frighteningly powerful way what it is to bear His cross, only to pour out blessings immeasurable on y'all. I'm SO thrilled for y'all. Samuel Stephen was knit together by God in His image to be parented by two of the kindest, godliest folks walking! And the bit about Stephen and Elizabeth is PERFECT. They'll make fantastic Godparents. Samuel Stephen, YOU ARE RICHLY BLESSED!<br /><br />Our God truly is an awesome God. Blessed be God forever and ever!<br /><br />Love y'all muchly much,<br /><br />BradBradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08910314945279481210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post-28735710515520328962012-03-06T13:47:30.651-08:002012-03-06T13:47:30.651-08:00James & Stephanie -- So excited for you both a...James & Stephanie -- So excited for you both as you begin your parenting adventures with little Samuel! We have been praying for you EVERY SINGLE DAY since we were with you in Ethiopia and praising God for this miracle. Mike & Krista WilliamsMike and Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02770101043242769692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post-40219445034773679352012-03-05T20:08:20.310-08:002012-03-05T20:08:20.310-08:00Beautiful! I have been thinking of you and prayin...Beautiful! I have been thinking of you and praying for you often since following your story on the BCS forum. I'm SOOO happy to read this, and crying tears of joy for you! Praise God for your brand new blessing!!!!Jen V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06691383213984436600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post-29977259944560498052012-03-05T08:50:40.157-08:002012-03-05T08:50:40.157-08:00Best Blog to read! Praise the Lord!!! I am so happ...Best Blog to read! Praise the Lord!!! I am so happy for you.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06854472085606397941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post-35380167417834523932012-03-05T08:00:21.763-08:002012-03-05T08:00:21.763-08:00Congrats on your son. Love the name. enjoy parenth...Congrats on your son. Love the name. enjoy parenthood.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368393567740129262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post-78240482902997206422012-03-05T05:37:01.611-08:002012-03-05T05:37:01.611-08:00CONGRATS!!!! God works wonders and his ways are be...CONGRATS!!!! God works wonders and his ways are better then our own plans. I hope you are adjusting well and soaking up each moment with your little boy!Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954525505196434095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post-35807587499658785702012-03-04T20:51:42.399-08:002012-03-04T20:51:42.399-08:00Of course, I cried as I read your entry. I am so ...Of course, I cried as I read your entry. I am so very thankful that God has answered all of our prayers beyond what we asked or thought. You will find that boys are a ton of fun. Also, their Godly upbringing is so very important because each boy will be a man one day that God will hold accountable for leading a family to honor Him. You and James will be great parents for beautiful, little Samuel. I can't wait to see him again. Love you! Aunt Mary K.Carl Turpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11894439382688754127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post-74141540268693718122012-03-04T14:59:46.199-08:002012-03-04T14:59:46.199-08:00You have me crying, What a blessing and a beautifu...You have me crying, What a blessing and a beautiful testament to God's hand bringing your child into your lives. Thank you for sharing the story and prayers for his name, beautiful! His life is already bringing glory to God as we send up praises for God's good gift.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03728250007716428080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post-2292286148607144392012-03-04T06:08:50.405-08:002012-03-04T06:08:50.405-08:00Crying tears of joy for you! I have been checking...Crying tears of joy for you! I have been checking your blog almost daily hoping to see exactly this WONDERFUL news!! Congratulations to you all.Wendi and Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206657334581547130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post-4205548756784657782012-03-04T05:22:22.600-08:002012-03-04T05:22:22.600-08:00Praise God!!! Oh, Stephanie, I am so happy to rea...Praise God!!! Oh, Stephanie, I am so happy to read this and see the picture of ya'll with your precious son!!! Wow! What a beautiful child God had in store for ya'll! His ways are not always our ways, but they are always perfect!!! :)Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08607476812485135757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post-78588191050880670742012-03-03T18:54:49.047-08:002012-03-03T18:54:49.047-08:00Tears of joy! So happy for your family! Enjoy your...Tears of joy! So happy for your family! Enjoy your kittle blessing! I cannot wait to hear more about him.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900529034449104570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post-26665884109908033982012-03-03T18:49:13.085-08:002012-03-03T18:49:13.085-08:00Oh, Stephanie, what a beautiful post! It fills my ...Oh, Stephanie, what a beautiful post! It fills my heart with so much joy when I think about little Samuel. He is just so precious and I pray the Lord will give you and James the wisdom you will need over the years as you raise little Samuel to be a man of God. Love you!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post-3162501109363810202012-03-03T18:44:32.974-08:002012-03-03T18:44:32.974-08:00I can't even express in words how excited I am...I can't even express in words how excited I am for the 2 of you!!! Such an awesome blessing!!Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913212167044316576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2354346757464010200.post-36229846910641398302012-03-03T18:23:29.279-08:002012-03-03T18:23:29.279-08:00James and Stephanie, we are so thrilled for you. ...James and Stephanie, we are so thrilled for you. It is neat to see how God worked things out. We pray that God will give you wisdom and strength to raise this little boy.MooneyFamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13930647690856068067noreply@blogger.com