tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.comments2023-06-04T09:36:10.728-04:00Walking alongErikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13894594644072928968noreply@blogger.comBlogger175125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-89336799758093225142018-01-31T10:18:55.706-05:002018-01-31T10:18:55.706-05:00Oh wow! What an adventure! Praying you will soon h...Oh wow! What an adventure! Praying you will soon have more permanent housing you can call your own and health, strength and wisdom for today and The future. Love, Mr. Dave and Mrs AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-18900598826755175792018-01-08T15:26:13.902-05:002018-01-08T15:26:13.902-05:00Thank you for sharing. I will be praying for you a...Thank you for sharing. I will be praying for you and for all the details. Can't wait to hear about your new jobs! Glad you are able to work part-time like you wanted!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09009003536478060566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-72034546814625512522017-09-18T00:09:25.781-04:002017-09-18T00:09:25.781-04:00Lovely read Erika! Thanks for sharing your heart!...Lovely read Erika! Thanks for sharing your heart! You are giving your children a legacy of courage...what a beautiful gift!<br />Diane Campbellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-79355756287115619302017-09-17T08:07:38.207-04:002017-09-17T08:07:38.207-04:00Praying for special friends for all of you and the...Praying for special friends for all of you and the perfect part time job!! Love you!<br />-HannahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08727733206536282895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-71201588181306692302017-09-16T23:29:06.596-04:002017-09-16T23:29:06.596-04:00Praying for you continually and missing you and yo...Praying for you continually and missing you and your precious family hourly. I wish I was there to drink tea with you and cry with you right now my sweet friend. My children ask daily when we're flying out ;) As so as we can, as soon as we can! <br />Love ya lady,<br />Britt & Co. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-77333997115138164842017-09-16T23:18:04.536-04:002017-09-16T23:18:04.536-04:00thanks for sharing your heart and needs. i pray t...thanks for sharing your heart and needs. i pray that you will find a "kindred spirit" soon. i felt lonely in chicago for about 5 years before finally really connecting and finding those friends that feel like family. my best friend here recently moved away and i feel the grief of loneliness again, so i can empathize with you in a small way. ~ Amanda ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/00535177471206857901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-34750199922868249892017-09-16T23:00:24.051-04:002017-09-16T23:00:24.051-04:00Erica...
Thanks so much for sharing your heart. I ...Erica...<br />Thanks so much for sharing your heart. I really do get the grief and the loneliness....the need for friends but the lack of energy to seek them out. You met us at a very low point in our lives. God allowed us to return to our small town, church and community here in Colorado and our hearts are full. I do know how to pray for you and I will be....love you my friend.Christy Brainnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-62808059332512485262017-09-16T22:16:38.581-04:002017-09-16T22:16:38.581-04:00Loved reading this and looking at the pictures! Th...Loved reading this and looking at the pictures! Thank you so much for posting this. Praying thatour Lord will provide and meet all of your needs!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09009003536478060566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-43620721389809018572017-09-16T21:13:20.414-04:002017-09-16T21:13:20.414-04:00Thank you for sharing!! We definitely miss you guy...Thank you for sharing!! We definitely miss you guys and totally understand what it is like to walk into the unknown. Even though we were only a half mile down the road we started over in many other ways. Love and prayers to you all!!Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-10926372047537488532017-07-26T17:00:59.789-04:002017-07-26T17:00:59.789-04:00I loved reading all these details! Fun to know I w...I loved reading all these details! Fun to know I was praying for you as you journeyed. What adventures and stories you'll have to treasure in your hearts. <br /><br />We are traveling to Rochester, MN for a wedding next month, so we'll be taking the same route! The Fair Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08256770890268034806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-75769657622442685832017-05-25T20:24:06.238-04:002017-05-25T20:24:06.238-04:00A new adventure with God! Hallelujah! (From Carami...A new adventure with God! Hallelujah! (From Caramia)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11842227420770490206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-53530753133507200482017-01-13T14:00:56.492-05:002017-01-13T14:00:56.492-05:00This is SO beautiful. What a testimony! Praise God...This is SO beautiful. What a testimony! Praise God! The Fair Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08256770890268034806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-723083725574533222017-01-12T23:58:40.809-05:002017-01-12T23:58:40.809-05:00God is so good. We just need to keep our Faith and...God is so good. We just need to keep our Faith and Trust in Him strong and positive. ... just as Shelby and Mike did... the rewards and blessings are awesome. Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564880338057582649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-84025560773416500142017-01-12T22:28:33.031-05:002017-01-12T22:28:33.031-05:00I needed to see this today. Thanks for writing it ...I needed to see this today. Thanks for writing it and prayers for all involved. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05949161773752098740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-40587972141306041602017-01-12T21:36:19.994-05:002017-01-12T21:36:19.994-05:00There are no words sufficient....miraculous blessi...There are no words sufficient....miraculous blessing... as a starter.Mickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205946414918598491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-43853840191179959772016-04-29T00:55:58.426-04:002016-04-29T00:55:58.426-04:00This was great to read & I appreciate knowing ...This was great to read & I appreciate knowing how to pray for you guys! Praying for clarity, guidance & grace as you follow God's leading. I love that you make the time for beauty in the midst of busy days & the gratitude shared her. For the blessings in the midst of the unknowns... great is His faithfulness! Hugs & prayers.<br /><br />Isaiah 30:21<br /><br />Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”Setapart1979https://www.blogger.com/profile/05949213758385299411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-22719664566870446372016-03-08T13:28:46.832-05:002016-03-08T13:28:46.832-05:00great update!!!! Thanks for advocating for our gi...great update!!!! Thanks for advocating for our girls and all the other orphans around the world. So many years I never even knew they existed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-67921765947014987792016-02-15T00:34:31.222-05:002016-02-15T00:34:31.222-05:00I always enjoy reading your posts. Everytime you d...I always enjoy reading your posts. Everytime you do I get a new "picture" of what your days look like, a deeper appreciation for all the unique joys & challenges of the ranch & I have more respect for your perseverance & day-to-day walk with the Lord through your work & family life! Praying along with you for all your "never lose hope" prayer requests.Setapart1979https://www.blogger.com/profile/05949213758385299411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-27279213089184255012016-02-01T15:09:41.013-05:002016-02-01T15:09:41.013-05:00I love seeing those sweet faces with their new par...I love seeing those sweet faces with their new parents! I have been praying for all five of those kiddos!!! Thank you, thank you for the updates. I am just blown away every time I think about these older couples taking these orphans in and loving them to pieces. And I love that they get to be close together! <br />I need an update on your bonus boy sometime! I think and pray for him too! Glad you introduced him to Five Guys :) Totally the best! <br />Great splurges! For fun shopping in Target is one of my favorite past times .. that happens like once every two years, haha. <br />Love Shannon's theme! How is she 8?! Almost Landon's turn! Sob! <br />Also, Heidi is HUGE. And adorable! <br />Love your heart, Erika. The Fair Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08256770890268034806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-72827475671187540182015-10-27T11:24:54.864-04:002015-10-27T11:24:54.864-04:00I always feel privileged to spend time with you gu...I always feel privileged to spend time with you guys. Your life is so crazy but you do so much good for the boys in your cottage. And someday you'll see the good it did your own kids to be a part of the Ranch. Thanks for letting me spend 10 days with you!! love, MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-5035763009296965842015-10-22T14:44:10.444-04:002015-10-22T14:44:10.444-04:00Erika! What a beautiful post! I agree so strongly ...Erika! What a beautiful post! I agree so strongly with you. Especially after working at Gil's Hills for so many years and then witnessing dads like Chris do so much damage to his boys (my nephews). I am so blessed to have a real man to raise our boys with me. Yet my heart aches for the many boys who don't have a man like that to be an example of Christ in their lives. Jeremiah is such an amazing guy to take all those little men under his wings and truly love them. <br />Love to you.The Fair Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08256770890268034806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-17000585286504864562015-08-13T14:57:57.578-04:002015-08-13T14:57:57.578-04:00Hey friend! It was so great to see you this summer...Hey friend! It was so great to see you this summer. I loved it so much. You've had some crazy months .. with more to follow. Praying for grace for each day. With all those little boys, and of course with your own kiddos! It's going to be a great school year! <br /><br />Let's chat soon!!!! The Fair Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08256770890268034806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-43991476252377263992015-08-13T12:26:09.367-04:002015-08-13T12:26:09.367-04:00A whole lot of joy, accomplishment & blessings...A whole lot of joy, accomplishment & blessings shared in this post. Thankful friend to see many good days, good memories & new beginnings in the midst of the hardship & unexpected loss. I'm sorry. My heart hurts for you guys & I'm praying for you for all kinds of things... for the everyday, for all that is on your plate & for grace about all you've walked through this summer. Setapart1979https://www.blogger.com/profile/05949213758385299411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-88478091429608466002015-04-06T10:14:12.717-04:002015-04-06T10:14:12.717-04:00your spring is sure different than ours!!! Easter...your spring is sure different than ours!!! Easter morning, 32 and snowing. But we are seeing snow melt, flowers daring to come up. Love seeing pictures of the kids, can't wait to have them here in...70++ days, and I know by then it will be summer here!! Have a fun, restful vacation!! love MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7690988.post-50698340162765284182015-04-03T14:16:50.188-04:002015-04-03T14:16:50.188-04:00This post made me sigh with contentment .. and env...This post made me sigh with contentment .. and envy ;) Your spring/summer days sound absolutely divine! Wish I could join you. Have a fabulous vacation .. especially getting to go away for a few days!!! Rest up .. you deserve it!The Fair Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08256770890268034806noreply@blogger.com