Comments on: Thanksgiving Replayed

By: Karin Katherine

Karin Katherine — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:30:46 +0000

I so want to see that movie. I think there should be a documentary on how many children find a home because of that movie. One of my friends has been BEGGING her hubby to adopt…he always said NO< NO and NO….After watching that movie he brought it up to her by asking if she was still interested!

By: Christine Edwards

Christine Edwards — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:33:47 +0000

Your desserts look pretty amazing as they are! Yum! We saw The Blind Side this weekend, and it was very hard for me not to cry during it. It's nice to know that our actions can make such a difference in others lives.

By: Lana K. W. Austin

Lana K. W. Austin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:41:05 +0000

Adoption, obviously, is a hugely personal thing for me and after salvation/redemption/grace from my Savior and the birth of my children/my marriage, I consider it the greatest miracle & gift of my life. Most people just don't adopt older kids (my brother and I were both older when adopted) and Tom and I are on the adoption journey because we know on a core level how it changes kids' lives. My best friend in VA just adopted, too, quite possibly the most beautiful Vietnamese baby boy in the whole world. Even if the Dr. doesn't give me the okay, we work with an orphanage in Costa Rica to help other people adopt who feel called (and also in Guatemala, etc.). If you're ever interested...I can send you details. And we know people through the SCC Foundation. But maybe God doesn't want you to adopt, but simply to pray and raise awareness?!?!? That's where I'm in prayer right now. I'm so grateful to God that a movie like that was even made and I pray that it does HUGELY well and that sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo many people are affected by it and either adopt themselves or find more ways to support it.
It doesn't surprise me that it affected you so much. Isn't it funny how even via a blog we can tell these things about people.
Thank you for caring so much.
Love, hugs and turquoise joy,
L
PS The door color rocks. I painted my daughter's room that and it's just an explosion of happiness, isn't it?

By: angelamills

angelamills — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:00:31 +0000

What a beautiful day I went to see the Blind Side, too, and was looking for someone to pick up on the way home. I cried, and so did the big guy who was sitting next to me, which made me cry more. So good!

By: Miriam

Miriam — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:16:52 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving… the jeans photo just cracked me up
!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:16:48 +0000

Oh…please send the chocolate crusted creme brulee…I'll need that one. Yum!!

By: gina

gina — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:41:37 +0000

Oh my family wants to SEE that!1 I weant to adopt- just from watching the previews!!!!!!

Your day looks amazing- glad your holidays were happy. Love your tiffany blue door.

By: Anna See

Anna See — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:47:14 +0000

Great pics! I saw The Blind Side last night and felt the same way.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:35:47 +0000

Looks like it all turned out fabulous. It's good seeing your family pics…can't believe we've been blogging together this long. Your kids are sure growing.

By: Alison

Alison — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:43:00 +0000

what a gorgeous time! i just love how you always have so many people in your home.:) and at least the desserts looked pretty! (although i'm sure they were amazing).

sidenote: with the amount of people in your home at any given time, i'd love a post about the size of your rooms, how you host big groups, how to maximize seating, etc.