tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post8265712262285951231..comments2024-03-06T06:00:01.594-05:00Comments on Micah Six Eight: The Sad RealityJuliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04814524050417570766noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-20354242548444118312011-03-22T16:28:15.145-04:002011-03-22T16:28:15.145-04:00Our daugther, adopted at 3 1/2, was a special need...Our daugther, adopted at 3 1/2, was a special needs adoption from the Stavropol Kray. Had we not brought her home by 4, she would have gone to one of these places (and we were told about this while we were at the orphanage). God is so good in his timing!!!<br /><br />Truly sad and a shameful fact of how these children are not seen as productive. Our daugther is graduating from high school at the age of 16. While this is a great accomplishment alone, 10 days before she graduates from high school, she will graduate from the local jr college with her AA (with only one B on her transcript, the rest are A's!)!!! Their loss has been our blessing!!!elm11598https://www.blogger.com/profile/00626209820735742347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-57611534080345043702010-11-29T17:06:00.377-05:002010-11-29T17:06:00.377-05:00I am beyond speechless. You watch shows on TV abo...I am beyond speechless. You watch shows on TV about such things and hear about them but you think well it can't really that bad, they are exaggerating for the story. But to hear you tell it, to hear the pain and agnoy in your words; takes your breath away. You have no story to sell, nothing to gain.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334007020241182747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-69686788800335739232010-11-09T12:01:09.986-05:002010-11-09T12:01:09.986-05:00Julia,
With permission could I link to your post?...Julia, <br />With permission could I link to your post? I sometimes have such a broken heart I don't know what words to use to stir others to action. Thanks!ArtworkByRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03792826892385070109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-78404106930877151612010-11-08T22:46:52.893-05:002010-11-08T22:46:52.893-05:00Thank you Thank you for your heart an advocating f...Thank you Thank you for your heart an advocating for these orphans. I too struggle with the things I've seen and my experiences were relatively positive in light of your experiences. I am also praying about what the Lord would have me do to help this crisis. Thank you for your heart.babyarniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04801071790359330595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-38667623466652433812010-11-07T16:21:31.491-05:002010-11-07T16:21:31.491-05:00Oh my goodness! There truly are no words, friend....Oh my goodness! There truly are no words, friend.Adeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02805823858173447646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-61737798042572121832010-11-07T15:14:49.169-05:002010-11-07T15:14:49.169-05:00Proverbs - "Once our eyes are opened we canno...Proverbs - "Once our eyes are opened we cannot pretend we do not know what to do. God, who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls knows we know and holds us responsible to act"<br /><br />It was an absolute blessing to me to meet you yesterday! Thank you for all of your honesty in this post - the world needs to know the truth. And, as you said, there is no reason to start an uproar - the truth alone does that!<br /><br />God bless!The Annessa Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11929967116411498173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-32579379168045542342010-11-07T13:08:30.552-05:002010-11-07T13:08:30.552-05:00I know what you are feeling. Our first adoption w...I know what you are feeling. Our first adoption was in 1991 from Romania and our recent was just a few months ago from Ukraine, Brady's baby house. To this day I still think of those sweet sweet faces that were left behind. Even in my sleep I see them and hear them. I so hope that Heath, Brady and all the orphans find their family! I did a post today for Heath and Brady and put a link to your blog in hopes someone will find one or both of their sons!Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02590404768389225445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-67427670504256268832010-11-07T09:34:03.099-05:002010-11-07T09:34:03.099-05:00I had a dream last night (Sat. night), a little bo...I had a dream last night (Sat. night), a little boy was playing with a family, pushing a big, red, plastic firetruck that was as big as he was. I saw the boy and I knew his face but in my dream I couldn't remember his name. Just before I woke up I remember saying in my dream, that's Brady, it is Brady...I woke up in the middle of the night and checked the my family found me page as the dream seemed so real... He was so happy in the dream, he had been saved. Maybe God was sending us a ray of hope of things to come. I sure hope so.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972732001833933418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-29211810814766485022010-11-07T06:12:08.344-05:002010-11-07T06:12:08.344-05:00How I understand and just witnessed some of this t...How I understand and just witnessed some of this the past following week, for I am having nitemares. Still here in Eastern Europe adopting and ready and prepared for going home. We have to have two trips the next one to bring our little one home. For the past 12 years I have visited these orphanages, each time it gets worse, and why do I return you may ask??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-89538474152006876892010-11-07T01:54:53.059-05:002010-11-07T01:54:53.059-05:00Thank you for continuing to raise awareness and re...Thank you for continuing to raise awareness and reminding us we need to look at these things that hurt if we are ever to help those who wait. Blessings, JenniferDifference2This1https://www.blogger.com/profile/00984690062311016144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-3578007324929076412010-11-07T01:30:22.343-05:002010-11-07T01:30:22.343-05:00So, so sad.
Joy McClainSo, so sad.<br />Joy McClainorphans4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18118555068411725373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-43390207252389815422010-11-07T01:00:50.592-05:002010-11-07T01:00:50.592-05:00Oh Julia. You did it. These are the words that n...Oh Julia. You did it. These are the words that need to be told. I am proud to be your friend and pray we find a solution to this one place. I saw a photo of a field of tulips once and the story goes on how the lady who tended the field planted one bulb a day for 20 years. You should see the field NOW! This is you, and this is the post that just tilled the ground...love, cathyCathyhttp://savingmarina.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-18272695686040484462010-11-07T01:59:50.235-04:002010-11-07T01:59:50.235-04:00That picture made my stomach sick. I just want to ...That picture made my stomach sick. I just want to sit and cry. I'm so thankful that we got John-David so early on, but my heart still breaks for those who are going or who are already in the institution. My life, heart and mind have changed. I'm now becoming the person God wants me to be. More like Him. The Mickschl family is and will continue to pray for these lost children.Hansinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580605628707570826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-78437073362061692182010-11-07T01:29:46.913-04:002010-11-07T01:29:46.913-04:00Julia, I am practically in tears. It breaks my hea...Julia, I am practically in tears. It breaks my heart for all the children and orphans in the world all the more especially those who have already been transferred. I'm crying out to the Lord with you for more families to know the need and for the hearts of His people to be softened and say yes so that more children can have a better chance at life and new experiences as Aaron and Mina have!<br />Melissathe Gower Famhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09424807777971483632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-54145897691684940772010-11-07T00:01:18.160-04:002010-11-07T00:01:18.160-04:00Thanks for sharing that...it is so hard to see and...Thanks for sharing that...it is so hard to see and think about but we all need to...<br />it reminds me why we've done what we've done (even though its not easy) and makes me want to do so much moreOur missionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924947602920190656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-35565673493470222622010-11-06T21:31:08.492-04:002010-11-06T21:31:08.492-04:00I read this early this morning and couldn't sh...I read this early this morning and couldn't shake it all day.<br /><br />It's a sad, sad reality for so many innocent little souls.<br /><br />....Praying for them all!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665816593780393953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-21260805709205625642010-11-06T20:55:03.253-04:002010-11-06T20:55:03.253-04:00I know how much you agonized in writing this post....I know how much you agonized in writing this post. I think you presented a very real, very sad situation with honesty and integrity. It also screams of the urgency to get these kids while they're younger. I join you in praying that more children are adopted sooner than later and that the 'lost boys' would not be forgotten!Kristin Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420096126951493195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-37843851933158244822010-11-06T20:21:11.575-04:002010-11-06T20:21:11.575-04:00chilling. I feel like God is calling me to do some...chilling. I feel like God is calling me to do something for these precious children. I feel like crying.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18063493083429732224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-35894090566522509982010-11-06T19:34:56.157-04:002010-11-06T19:34:56.157-04:00I found your blog through Reece's Rainbow and ...I found your blog through Reece's Rainbow and started following your journey when you were in country, adopting Aaron. I love seeing him blossom, now that he's home with his forever family. This is a very moving, thought provoking post. My prayers join yours for Brady, Heath, and the other Lost Boys still in the institute.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Barbara4 boys in AZ.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02137632611658796495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-74551898700707834312010-11-06T15:07:08.598-04:002010-11-06T15:07:08.598-04:00Wow, Julia, what a deep post. My third adopted so...Wow, Julia, what a deep post. My third adopted son was also adopted from one of these terrible institutions in Russia. It was very bad... I agree that if there was more awareness out there, no matter how painful it is to hear about, more people might be willing to help. I applaud you loudly for doing so much to advocate for your son's orphanage and other children in such situations. Unless you've been there, you can't fully KNOW.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04267667592744200477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-1187762310768811372010-11-06T13:50:00.783-04:002010-11-06T13:50:00.783-04:00Such a sad truth. But how dare I look away. Yes I ...Such a sad truth. But how dare I look away. Yes I will be praying. It really leaves me speechless. God Bless you, debdebihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02476178270999437374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7297657180254499319.post-25160329440792835402010-11-06T10:19:07.282-04:002010-11-06T10:19:07.282-04:00Although I have not seen what you have seen, I can...Although I have not seen what you have seen, I can hear the pain in your words. It feels like each one of them has been wrenched from your heart. We will pray with you. I am so sorry your heart is hurting so. I know God has placed this burden on you but it hurts to see you in so much pain. I know your answer would be for me to think of their pain and not yours. Trust me, I do. This burden is not for you to carry alone, thank you for allowing us to help you carry the load.<br /><br />Love wins,<br />Renee Tam<br />5cajuns.blogspot.comReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972732001833933418noreply@blogger.com