tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post1786411164922756962..comments2024-03-19T02:19:13.208-07:00Comments on Kareen's Journey Home: Follow your heart, it knows the waykeciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01623543642574019779noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-91215038510134504262011-06-07T07:01:53.330-07:002011-06-07T07:01:53.330-07:00what a beautiful post...many tears (again!) for yo...what a beautiful post...many tears (again!) for you this morning! such an amazing story that you are allowing us all to be a part of. HE is definitely all around you...so many miracles.patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09946179975376525212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-87911506813227480702011-06-06T22:41:27.143-07:002011-06-06T22:41:27.143-07:00You handled that well, and I am sure she felt the ...You handled that well, and I am sure she felt the spirit there in church, and realized more what our church is about.<br />Also, loved the passport pics.Our Little Famhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252850882677020585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-86790075166241149002011-06-06T21:05:57.779-07:002011-06-06T21:05:57.779-07:00We just got home from a couple of days spent with ...We just got home from a couple of days spent with our "little boys!" What precious moments! As I am catching up on your posts I missed while we were gone, I am so touched by the 'precious moments' that you are sharing with Mia Kareen as well as the missionaries and all your new found friends! The pictures are ADORABLE! We love you all! xoxoxolindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11548718180266373045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-88404191939576692762011-06-06T10:06:41.049-07:002011-06-06T10:06:41.049-07:00What a beautiful experience. I love when the Lord ...What a beautiful experience. I love when the Lord so eloquently gives answers to prayers and gives hope. I got chills as I read what you wrote. I am so grateful you and your family are experiencing this miracle. It is evident the Lord is watching over all of you and that His hand is very much apart of your life. You are blessed.<br />I get strength from what you write. Thank you for sharing!Melanie Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01878520210608162341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-8706526303466059632011-06-06T07:25:27.600-07:002011-06-06T07:25:27.600-07:00So amazing! What a beautiful gift from our Heavenl...So amazing! What a beautiful gift from our Heavenly Father. So small but so big! Thanks for sharing. Praying for the rest of the journey to continue to go smoothly!abananzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883422117113336360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-69323841369694862602011-06-06T01:15:02.752-07:002011-06-06T01:15:02.752-07:00I will continue to pray for you and your family, a...I will continue to pray for you and your family, and, of course, little Mia. She is truly a little angel!Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167547514659737573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-68747776887120293472011-06-05T21:55:05.011-07:002011-06-05T21:55:05.011-07:00It's a wonderful moment when you realize that ...It's a wonderful moment when you realize that you're failure to replenish the earth, a role we seem to be raised and taught is vital to fulfill your role as mother, has lead you down a miraculous path. That while you suffered, there was a purpose. Had you not suffered, had you conceived, you would probably not have found your daughter. A daughter that came to be part of your family is such a wonderful, special way. She will forever change your family. Your daughters will always remember the circumstances that brought her home and the experiences that make her their sister. Can't wait to meet this special child! Love you both!Aubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06576335416108218375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-47092464513721474772011-06-05T21:09:42.646-07:002011-06-05T21:09:42.646-07:00I have sat here pondering the first comment the la...I have sat here pondering the first comment the lady made about why you weren't adopting 2 healthy children and I sometimes wonder if it is just the mindset of survival of the fittest for them. I think a lot of the time we think of them as being heartless because they cannot see the value of these precious little ones when in reality their hearts are probably hurting for all the children who will never get a chance at a family in their county. They do not see the horrible places the "special needs" children are sent but they do see the children who are "normal" who age out of the system only to lead horrible lives. So my guess is they really do think you are doing a disservices by adopting a child they think is already in a better place and leaving behind a child that will be let out into a horrible life. <br /><br />At least that is how I chose to look at it. But I am glad you were able to educate the woman on how the "special needs" children are deserving of a loving home too. My prayer is that someday the mentality will change over there. But right now, from what I have read from your experience, I think a lot of them are just fighting to survive themselves.Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03779770874867573087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-37550091917087500772011-06-05T19:48:43.296-07:002011-06-05T19:48:43.296-07:00Kecia...oh my goodness
I am so sorry for your loss...Kecia...oh my goodness<br />I am so sorry for your losses over the past 3 years.<br />I am SO happy for the miracles that you are NOW experiencing & I am sure that those miracles WILL continue when you are home & the adoption complete & all 4 girls under 1 roof. Don't be sad when it's over because we all will still be here praying & wanting to see your family "grow" & flourish--<br />much love & many prayers<br />xoxo<br />cathycathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406619500935696851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-18834060473233525332011-06-05T16:40:56.314-07:002011-06-05T16:40:56.314-07:00I found your blog through Reece's Rainbow and ...I found your blog through Reece's Rainbow and have been so blessed reading it. We are just beginning our journey to Dmitry in Russia, also with Down Syndrome. Our story is similar to yours, 2 healthy pregnancies and babies (10 yr old son and 8 yr old daughter) and 2 losses (stillbirth at 25 weeks and miscarriage at 17 weeks). This post made me cry. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your journey and little Mia will us.Gwynne Adoption Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10335274102731891706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-63012084056882148882011-06-05T15:56:42.321-07:002011-06-05T15:56:42.321-07:00Wow. Amazing, isn't it? When I sat down to wri...Wow. Amazing, isn't it? When I sat down to write Max's adoption story (it was such a quick process that I only got a tiny piece of it on the blog before we left), I was completely floored by things Heavenly Father put in place to make it happen, especially since we weren't even seeking a special needs adoption.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11988590894638135312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-64946988181152227492011-06-05T15:18:27.677-07:002011-06-05T15:18:27.677-07:00OH, my you sure know how to get the tears flowin&#...OH, my you sure know how to get the tears flowin', girl. And I feel honored to have been quoted on YOUR blog! What a beautiful day for you, filled with thank you hugs from God. I'm going to share this post!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14192383567301834977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-49757693208881048302011-06-05T14:43:43.421-07:002011-06-05T14:43:43.421-07:00miracle upon miracle upon miracle, when you stop a...miracle upon miracle upon miracle, when you stop and look back and finally see the path that you could never comprehend at the start of the journey, weave itself into your understanding as you reach you destination, you can only stand in awe and thank the Lord for all he is. I am so thrilled you shared your journey and your many miracles with us all. my heart aches for you with your trials whilst trying for a baby, I too have been there, with multiple miscarraiges and even my beautiful busby bill should have been a twin but i lost one of them! i too have known the shock of one of my beautiful baby's recieving a life changing diognosis and i too know the magic that extra extra special children bring. I too stand in utter sadness that entire cultures cannot see this magic but mostly i too stand in awe at your miracle. mia is BEAUTIFUL as are you and your husband. its a true privaleage to share you miracles and i just want to jump into the computer and hug you all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12648229748088235109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-83996259427040577492011-06-05T14:34:30.673-07:002011-06-05T14:34:30.673-07:00What an amazing experience! I know that the mirac...What an amazing experience! I know that the miracles will not cease, just because you are taking Mia home. They will continue, because that's how Heavenly Father works! He is always waiting to bless us in so many ways! Thank you for sharing these precious moments of your lives!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967449408741479840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-54216459280881814892011-06-05T14:16:28.188-07:002011-06-05T14:16:28.188-07:00Wow, Kecia! How wonderful!! I'm in tears too...Wow, Kecia! How wonderful!! I'm in tears too... can't wait to meet the three of y'all soon!! Praying for smooth sailing from here. Thanks for keeping us all up with your journey, you've been great at blogging and I love the faith-building experiences that you've shared. :)Wife; Mom to the Sixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138056030574696509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-33000423289452298152011-06-05T13:52:49.622-07:002011-06-05T13:52:49.622-07:00Wow!! I'm bawling right now. What a beautiful ...Wow!! I'm bawling right now. What a beautiful experience you had at church today!!! Thank you so much for sharing this journey with everyone! You and your husband are such great examples and so Christlike.... It has definitely helped me to strive to be a better person.<br />Mia is beautiful and I'm so excited for what lies ahead for you and your family!!!Chereebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892467402337811037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-84191756431921420232011-06-05T13:46:36.579-07:002011-06-05T13:46:36.579-07:00Love love love the heart shades!
As I am looking ...Love love love the heart shades! <br />As I am looking at all these pictures I can see such a resemblance with Mia and both of you. People are always surprised that we adopted Lily; they say she looks so much like us. It's amazing to me how Heavenly Father knocks on our soul at just the right moment and says hey are you listening I have a wonderful journey for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-34639604576335092042011-06-05T13:29:58.630-07:002011-06-05T13:29:58.630-07:00All I can think is . . . Amazing Grace.All I can think is . . . Amazing Grace.nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17745070594057449503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-5373785882469327342011-06-05T13:00:10.881-07:002011-06-05T13:00:10.881-07:00Beautiful post to read on the Sabbath. I hope the...Beautiful post to read on the Sabbath. I hope the missionaries are able to testify to this woman of the Holy Ghost. I love that she was able to follow a prompting from the spirit and give you a message that another baby is waiting for you,though she is not a member of the church and she does not know you. She felt the spirit today, and hopefully will be one step closer to recognizing the truthfulness of the gospel from what she felt today.<br /> Also, this post a beautiful message and testimony of the endless love of our Heavenly Father and that though our trials seem painful and so hard to bear that they indeed are for our good and to lead us closer to him. His blessing are now being poured out upon you for enduring through those painful years. Lucky Mia, to be such a tool in the hand of our Master, and lucky you for following the spirit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-57754224869314214602011-06-05T11:49:47.046-07:002011-06-05T11:49:47.046-07:00Oh, Kecia, I am sitting here crying my eyes out. ...Oh, Kecia, I am sitting here crying my eyes out. Thanks so much for sharing this.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04425142535225258570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3426461519105292765.post-6828546616241951472011-06-05T11:48:17.599-07:002011-06-05T11:48:17.599-07:00So. Many. Miracles. I'm so grateful you have ...So. Many. Miracles. I'm so grateful you have had the opportunity to meet so many incredible people there. What a tender mercy from Heavenly Father to place this sweet lady in your journey to bring Mia home. I can totally see why you don't want this journey to end with how many miracles you have seen and the wonderful opportunities you have experienced. I know they will continue long after you bring sweet Mia home.<br />Love the pictures for the passport and the ones of her in the sunglasses are so dang cute. <br />XOXOJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10017202844015509414noreply@blogger.com