tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.comments2014-08-05T21:02:05.125-04:00<center> Chairein: {JOY to YOU!} </center>Briana McCallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07359292493575579498noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-35567566869575335762014-08-05T21:02:05.125-04:002014-08-05T21:02:05.125-04:00Jill, you are SO sweet! Yes I would love to get to...Jill, you are SO sweet! Yes I would love to get together and catch up! It would be so fun! I'll add you on FB and send you my #. :) Briana McCallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359292493575579498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-72764620819693168722014-07-23T21:48:31.575-04:002014-07-23T21:48:31.575-04:00I literally just cried reading this! You guys have...I literally just cried reading this! You guys have been such an inspiration and it's heartbreaking that you're going through this! Stay strong and know that I'm praying for you. We need to get together sometime. Miss you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449008063019948022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-53913449457119351182014-07-18T13:46:49.628-04:002014-07-18T13:46:49.628-04:00I love you :)I love you :)Danielle Merantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04150451441745225372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-21111932246322372962014-06-03T08:37:38.803-04:002014-06-03T08:37:38.803-04:00Love you sweet friend and I am always here for you...Love you sweet friend and I am always here for you. We need to get together before my trip. I'm so glad you can still use your blogging as an outlet. HUGS <3Mighty Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04711822552425604454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-2539766884465317882014-05-28T09:09:29.521-04:002014-05-28T09:09:29.521-04:00Thank you for your sweet comment. :) Thank you for your sweet comment. :) Briana McCallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359292493575579498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-24464641416772253412014-05-27T22:50:13.093-04:002014-05-27T22:50:13.093-04:00I am so sorry Briana. I missed your last post some...I am so sorry Briana. I missed your last post somehow and came across this one tonight. My heart is saddened for you and I'm lifting you up in my prayers.Craftivity Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12360087123935111186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-29590339834915372252013-12-09T14:29:01.517-05:002013-12-09T14:29:01.517-05:00International or domestic – it does not really mat...International or domestic – it does not really matter as long as you follow your calling. Take time to figure out the real answers for those questions. What matters is that you both know from your heart that this (adoption) is what you really want, and you’re not just riding along with the social circles. <a href="http://adoptionnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow">Dean Glover @ Adoption Network</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03480772717780012733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-65667685345101425152013-11-06T11:29:31.671-05:002013-11-06T11:29:31.671-05:00It is so exciting that you are adopting from Ethio...It is so exciting that you are adopting from Ethiopia! Your canvas is so beautiful and unique, I love it! <br /><br />Emilie<br />giftsofgraceblog.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00972805791434312875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-1397934650386657392013-11-05T22:58:06.297-05:002013-11-05T22:58:06.297-05:00Good luck!! :)Good luck!! :)Briana McCallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359292493575579498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-60510740101094476952013-11-05T22:03:21.574-05:002013-11-05T22:03:21.574-05:00I love how this all looks coming together!! :) I c...I love how this all looks coming together!! :) I can't wait to see it in her room! I can't wait to see HER in her room!Danielle Merantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04150451441745225372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-51111939020568950182013-11-05T11:15:18.079-05:002013-11-05T11:15:18.079-05:00Would love to win this for two families who are in...Would love to win this for two families who are in process of adoption from Ethiopia too!Elizabeth Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726371875585421099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-84538394750766015462013-11-02T23:47:28.566-04:002013-11-02T23:47:28.566-04:00I sincerely hope all goes well for you and the ado...I sincerely hope all goes well for you and the adoption of your daughter. You two have such joy and hope, you certainly will make loving and good parents. If only all parents wanted their child this much. You deserve her, and she deserves great parents like you.<br />-Ash<br />www.thestylizedwannabe.comAshleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17483066188052542885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-26224372536718755482013-10-12T22:47:07.908-04:002013-10-12T22:47:07.908-04:00Just click on the word Facebook... it is automatic...Just click on the word Facebook... it is automatically linked!Briana McCallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359292493575579498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-81735351665528345002013-10-12T22:00:47.292-04:002013-10-12T22:00:47.292-04:00Where is your facebook page??Where is your facebook page??Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476329539093288552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-54200286195669284422013-10-08T20:18:01.259-04:002013-10-08T20:18:01.259-04:00Thank you for spreading the word and supporting my...Thank you for spreading the word and supporting my Ornaments for Adoption. I love how it allows me to meet adopting families and get to follow their stories. I love these puzzle fundraisers. They're so meaningful and give you something you can always have. I just ordered 2 pieces through my paypal account, which is in my husband's name-Lee Hall. I hope you guys are able to finish the puzzle and continue to move closer and closer to bringing your daughter home. :)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846806324818310002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-2548522609486797602013-10-08T14:26:52.807-04:002013-10-08T14:26:52.807-04:00I deactivated my Facebook account almost 3 years a...I deactivated my Facebook account almost 3 years ago. It was a good decision. I have been on my mom's and sister's to look at people's pictures (but even that was really limited). Sometimes, I'll go to people's business pages without logging on. It can also be pretty sad when people communicate ONLY via FB. For instance, I'm a Pampered Chef consultant and I moved away from my team and they do 99% of communication in their FB group. I contemplated just having a business page, but still debating on it. <br /><br />It was a little difficult at first, but it becomes easier. I use Pintrest frequently, but it is not the same as Facebook. <br /><br />May the Lord bless this decision and give you new joy in old friendships! Emily Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083568402289767631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-32565875853562484062013-10-07T23:12:50.277-04:002013-10-07T23:12:50.277-04:00Thank you for your comment! I'm glad you could...Thank you for your comment! I'm glad you could relate. I've struggled a bit more recently with the good aspects of social media... which for me as you pointed out is advertising for fundraising, etc. I am just going to trust that the word will spread no matter what. My husband and I are actually going to do an ornament sale this winter, so that is what initially drove me to your blog. I hope it goes well. It is such a sweet thing for you to do for this family! Briana McCallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359292493575579498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-52379545440982149172013-10-07T20:44:40.062-04:002013-10-07T20:44:40.062-04:00I LOVE this post. I'm not going to lie...this ...I LOVE this post. I'm not going to lie...this idea has floated around in my head a lot. I always use the excuse of "we live so far away from friends and family, i like to stay updated and keep them update." But like you said, the people that matter-you'll stay in touch with. I don't stay in touch with that many people via Facebook anyway...it's a time waster. I like having it at times like these to spread the word about Ornaments for Adoption, but other times...<br /><br />I also LOVE what you said in #9. I don't have kids, but I've thought about this a lot. I've thought about what it would have been like if my parents had posted everything about me online when I was growing up. I actually started a private blog to prepare for this one day. I do like the convenience of the internet for sharing photos of my (future) children with family and close friends. BUT....I don't want it to be so public. <br /><br />I also hate the feeling of "keeping up with the Joneses" that social media gives you. Everyone's life looks perfect on social media. Anyway..sorry for the LONG comment, but I really like what you had to say here. Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12846806324818310002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-34749588919178765422013-08-08T12:28:55.799-04:002013-08-08T12:28:55.799-04:00#3 Elephants!#3 Elephants!About Red Aces Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265975250077905520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-19883471210022106962013-08-08T08:58:45.803-04:002013-08-08T08:58:45.803-04:00#3 Has a great message attached to it!#3 Has a great message attached to it!Megan Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467302577945832656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-41962399270660933362013-08-08T08:02:53.616-04:002013-08-08T08:02:53.616-04:00Option one: easiest to build!Option one: easiest to build!Marette Irwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771211936242986337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-70762721605472487632013-08-07T21:23:12.736-04:002013-08-07T21:23:12.736-04:00Thank you Marette & Elissa! God provided!Thank you Marette & Elissa! God provided! Briana McCallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359292493575579498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-87792833123289724512013-08-07T21:21:12.752-04:002013-08-07T21:21:12.752-04:00I'm so excited for you guys - who would have i...I'm so excited for you guys - who would have imagined so much money would come from a yard sale... but you definitely worked for it! What a huge blessing :)Mighty Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04711822552425604454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-72221088150004196302013-08-07T21:17:51.387-04:002013-08-07T21:17:51.387-04:00elephants!elephants!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339075033745100349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1762943161652325622.post-62208075631216208012013-08-07T20:21:09.973-04:002013-08-07T20:21:09.973-04:00Brianna, wow! I am really impressed with all of yo...Brianna, wow! I am really impressed with all of your hard work and so happy to hear the good news. The Lord will provide! It is so true.Marette Irwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771211936242986337noreply@blogger.com