tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post940127760180874170..comments2024-01-20T01:16:06.485-07:00Comments on A Road Less Traveled: Grateful!Jeremyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07785457966417796924noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-75031567979890843532012-05-03T07:39:35.376-06:002012-05-03T07:39:35.376-06:00Oh Christianne!!!!! I am in tears just reading th...Oh Christianne!!!!! I am in tears just reading this post! You are amazing, your family is amazing and our wonderful Father is amazing!!!! What a great combination! I have to tell you that my kiddos LOVE this video! My girls have watched it about 100 times!!!!! I am just SO happy for you and so is our Heavenly Father and that is really all that matters!!!!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406486405095448755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-64152130093864003042012-05-02T19:49:12.794-06:002012-05-02T19:49:12.794-06:00When I first saw the video, My first reaction was ...When I first saw the video, My first reaction was "They found one or two lady bugs".. It is always a joy to go to your blog, so much to see and learn. <br />You are wonderful not only in our eyes but in the eyes of God.<br />LoisLoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03079845580155532750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-52779807260000573312012-05-01T22:03:51.339-06:002012-05-01T22:03:51.339-06:00You have just explained my feelings and thoughts l...You have just explained my feelings and thoughts lately perfectly. Thank you for putting it so eloquently. <br /><br />Kelly<br />http://extra-chromosomes.blogspot.comKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09602644718759329048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-6077198043322320822012-05-01T21:49:07.346-06:002012-05-01T21:49:07.346-06:00SO happy to know you crazy faithful people! Much l...SO happy to know you crazy faithful people! Much love from down south!KTLgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15663068696000570400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-69774779190413903892012-05-01T15:30:55.143-06:002012-05-01T15:30:55.143-06:00Your family is so amazing and inspiring! I couldn...Your family is so amazing and inspiring! I couldn't believe that you would have the faith and patience to do this once (or twice) again! I should have known better! I started following your blog after we came home with our first Chinese daughter, right at the same time you came home with Lexi & Sophi! Too bad we didn't meet you in Guangzhou! We are also returning this fall for another one (dossier done!), but now I think I need to convince my husband into bring two sweet children home! How do I find Monica's blog? BTW, we already have three adopted children plus two biological. Suddenly a family our size doesn't seem so big! Also, our friends who gave us your blog link, are in China right now adopting their third Chinese orphan, a ten year-old boy with cerebral palsy. I think you have had an impact on way more families, and Chinese Children than you will ever know!The Huntsmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155030595367327160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-9512427529159311722012-05-01T13:57:50.283-06:002012-05-01T13:57:50.283-06:00All we can say is thank you for being so faithful ...All we can say is thank you for being so faithful and for opening your hearts and listening to the spirit. You must meet our neighbors and ward members who have 4 children of their own and have adopted 20 children from all over the world and many have handicaps. In fact, their son who is a priest, comes on Sunday in his wheelchair to administer the Sacrament to our assisted living residents. He has spinal bifida. Congratulations and we look forward to meeting your new family members. As for the home makeover, our neighborhood did a Utah home makeover for the Richardson family I just told you about. They now have a home to meet all of their needs. Sure love you, Dave and DianDnD Gibbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11699738822065751296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-22349630397424113772012-05-01T10:30:23.760-06:002012-05-01T10:30:23.760-06:00I love this post. I wanted to tell you that I sho...I love this post. I wanted to tell you that I showed the kids the video last night, and they loved it. Jessica said, "Mom, Sister Green is soooo pretty!" Then she pointed at Graci and asked who that was. "Wow! She is absolutely beautiful!" She asked what was "wrong" with Graci, as she knows all the kids have special needs, and she was a little emotional when I told her. She liked seeing Jesi, too, and was surprised how big she had gotten and said she looked like a lot of fun. The boys were a little jealous of Taylor and Parker for getting to sing in a studio and enjoyed watching them dance. Miss your family! ÜJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215655513561849426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-36697066910573194402012-05-01T10:30:02.797-06:002012-05-01T10:30:02.797-06:00I love this post. I wanted to tell you that I sho...I love this post. I wanted to tell you that I showed the kids the video last night, and they loved it. Jessica said, "Mom, Sister Green is soooo pretty!" Then she pointed at Graci and asked who that was. "Wow! She is absolutely beautiful!" She asked what was "wrong" with Graci, as she knows all the kids have special needs, and she was a little emotional when I told her. She liked seeing Jesi, too, and was surprised how big she had gotten and said she looked like a lot of fun. The boys were a little jealous of Taylor and Parker for getting to sing in a studio and enjoyed watching them dance. Miss your family! ÜJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215655513561849426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-76750438650050148262012-05-01T10:19:54.540-06:002012-05-01T10:19:54.540-06:00What a wonderful woman Annie is. I love the though...What a wonderful woman Annie is. I love the thought of being "certifiably faithful!" May we all strive for that.Jennifer Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07454834600772256423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-85118614284142399932012-05-01T08:14:41.841-06:002012-05-01T08:14:41.841-06:00I also call it crazy though faithful has a nice ri...I also call it crazy though faithful has a nice ring to it. I pray nightly that I will someday be crazy just like you. It is a beautiful kinda crazy.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14041990312059975204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-32654913420750393412012-05-01T08:02:49.999-06:002012-05-01T08:02:49.999-06:00Congratulations! I just stopped by your blog for ...Congratulations! I just stopped by your blog for the first time after watching your video announcement on a friend's blog...LOVE IT!!! Blessings to you all!Deenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17937981751235810005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-42407738983033158542012-05-01T07:42:35.232-06:002012-05-01T07:42:35.232-06:00MaLeah & Marin (age 3) from Nashville, TN! I c...MaLeah & Marin (age 3) from Nashville, TN! I can't remember exactly how long I've been a fan of your family, but at least since your journey to Gracie. We loved the video! Marin was playing pretend piano on our kitchen table while we watched! :) My favorite part is when Lexi bursts out laughing after dancing. :) <br /><br />You guys have got to submit this to all the big morning shows, Ellen, etc! Someone somewhere may be able to help with a new house! You need to send your video to Extreme Makeover Home Edition! I was going to nominate you guys, but I think the family has to do it themselves. Good luck! We will be following along with you!MaLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03099183185935776073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-59065414239160600502012-05-01T06:57:17.295-06:002012-05-01T06:57:17.295-06:00I love this post! We have been called crazy lately...I love this post! We have been called crazy lately having 2 bio kids, 1 adopted SN child, we are in the process of bringing home a severely special needs child from the foster system and then because my heart couldn't so no we took in 4 very hurt foster children a month ago. Annie's answer to you was so perfect! Too bad not more people are willing to be crazy too :)Chris and Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621079524278903715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-67738389711633778902012-05-01T05:09:18.766-06:002012-05-01T05:09:18.766-06:00I hope to one day be as crazy as you!I hope to one day be as crazy as you!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11886692402181170747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-45020286481941135372012-05-01T04:43:17.554-06:002012-05-01T04:43:17.554-06:00Guys - I'll go with you are certifiable! Certi...Guys - I'll go with you are certifiable! Certifiably wonderful / beautiful / brilliant / Faithful beyond words / happy / compassionate / Christian / loving / family oriented / cool / and on and on and on! And yeah - crazy too - but so what's a little crazy between friends eh? ;)<br /><br />And yeah - great about the lady bug!! Just in case you needed a little affermation? ;)<br /><br />Love you guys - aus and co.Aushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740211277947404999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157077173425697905.post-56840132894195162192012-05-01T01:51:14.637-06:002012-05-01T01:51:14.637-06:00Christianne, Thank you so much for this post. It ...Christianne, Thank you so much for this post. It is oh so true! We have been called both "crazy" and "amazing", and we only have 6 children (3 adopted, 2 of them with special needs) :) And I know for you, the blessings will come, and keep on coming. I love your hearts, and we understand them fully.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00475407100510249390noreply@blogger.com