http://1smartmom.com/2007/03/15/journeys-with-kelly-a-marathon-adoption-of-epic-proportions/ Nurturing Moms from Marriage to Motherhood & Everything in Between! Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:04:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://1smartmom.com/2007/03/15/journeys-with-kelly-a-marathon-adoption-of-epic-proportions/#comment-2871 Dr Ruth Fri, 23 Mar 2007 04:04:01 +0000 http://1smartmom.com/index.php/2007/03/15/journeys-with-kelly-a-marathon-adoption-of-epic-proportions/#comment-2871 Kelly, God is blessing you with a beautiful style of writing that conveys your compassion and passion for mothering. You have shared your story of Mitchell Feri and your love for him in such a way that brings me to pray for you, your family and Mitch. I feel certain that the frustrating delay in his arrival in Arkansas will turn out to be a good time for him to melt into your family love and be the best buddy with your older son for life. Your joy as a mother is clear and distinct as you have written of your "epic of adoption". Kelly, God is blessing you with a beautiful style of writing that conveys your compassion and passion for mothering. You have shared your story of Mitchell Feri and your love for him in such a way that brings me to pray for you, your family and Mitch. I feel certain that the frustrating delay in his arrival in Arkansas will turn out to be a good time for him to melt into your family love and be the best buddy with your older son for life. Your joy as a mother is clear and distinct as you have written of your “epic of adoption”.

]]> http://1smartmom.com/2007/03/15/journeys-with-kelly-a-marathon-adoption-of-epic-proportions/#comment-2287 Jan Thu, 15 Mar 2007 23:21:19 +0000 http://1smartmom.com/index.php/2007/03/15/journeys-with-kelly-a-marathon-adoption-of-epic-proportions/#comment-2287 Although I know much of this, I look forward to hearing more. I pray God will heal your innermost hurts as you "bare" the emotions this seemingly neverending season brings. And as we wait for our children I agree with you in faith this season WILL end and we will bring our children home where they will forever be brother and sister. Love you girl! Although I know much of this, I look forward to hearing more. I pray God will heal your innermost hurts as you “bare” the emotions this seemingly neverending season brings. And as we wait for our children I agree with you in faith this season WILL end and we will bring our children home where they will forever be brother and sister. Love you girl!

]]> http://1smartmom.com/2007/03/15/journeys-with-kelly-a-marathon-adoption-of-epic-proportions/#comment-2285 Melanie Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:41:04 +0000 http://1smartmom.com/index.php/2007/03/15/journeys-with-kelly-a-marathon-adoption-of-epic-proportions/#comment-2285 Kel~ I am so proud of you for sharing your story. I know it has to be very difficult. I have been, and will continue, walking through this with you, David, and Zach. I have seen the ups and the downs that have come with this process. The love and dedication you have to Mitchell Feri and to bringing him home is quite amazing and uncompromising. As heartwrenching as it has been, I know that these years full of tears, false hope, and broken promises will be worth it all when Mitchell Feri comes home for good. Even in your weak moments, you are much stronger than I think you know. This is such an incredible testimony for your family and of the faithfulness and love of God. There is no doubt that your story will touch many!! I love you and am blessed to a have you as a great friend. Thank you for allowing me to take part in this journey with you. I look forward to reading more. Kel~ I am so proud of you for sharing your story. I know it has to be very difficult. I have been, and will continue, walking through this with you, David, and Zach. I have seen the ups and the downs that have come with this process. The love and dedication you have to Mitchell Feri and to bringing him home is quite amazing and uncompromising. As heartwrenching as it has been, I know that these years full of tears, false hope, and broken promises will be worth it all when Mitchell Feri comes home for good. Even in your weak moments, you are much stronger than I think you know. This is such an incredible testimony for your family and of the faithfulness and love of God. There is no doubt that your story will touch many!! I love you and am blessed to a have you as a great friend. Thank you for allowing me to take part in this journey with you. I look forward to reading more.

]]> http://1smartmom.com/2007/03/15/journeys-with-kelly-a-marathon-adoption-of-epic-proportions/#comment-2284 Pat Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:42:53 +0000 http://1smartmom.com/index.php/2007/03/15/journeys-with-kelly-a-marathon-adoption-of-epic-proportions/#comment-2284 Great installment, Kelley. I look forward to the next one - this could make a really good book. Hope the family is well! Love you, Pat Great installment, Kelley. I look forward to the next one - this could make a really good book. Hope the family is well! Love you, Pat

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