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given so much: good words
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God (through Paul): As dearly loved children, live a life of love. Be the change you wish to see in the world.". The biggest disease today is.the feeling of being unwanted, uncared for, deserted by everyone. The greatest evil is the lack of love and charity, the terrible indifference towards those who are victims of exploitation, corruption, poverty and disease. Love has to be built on sacrifice. We have to give until it hurts.". But I know my story isn't the only one that gets told this way. A dad A mom...
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Kisses for Kami: May 2010
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Saturday, May 29, 2010. We have received the go ahead! All of Kami's documents are ready. We have an embassy date of June 17, so all we have to do now is book our flights and lodging. We are going to get our sweet baby girl! I could barely sleep last night! Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Our court case passed! Monday, May 17, 2010. The Lost are Found. I received a glorious email from our adoption agency today. No message.just a subject line that read "Kami's father has arrived in Addis! Can you say conviction?
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Kisses for Kami: August 2011
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Thursday, August 4, 2011. Miracles from the mouth of my middle schooler. Mallory is entering 6th grade this year- -Middle School, Youth Group, brushing her hair all the time, hormones, spending time behind a closed door more often, embarrassed of walking with her mom in public- -6th grade. I say all this with tongue in cheek, because, actually, she is such an awesome young woman! It sure is to me! I am blown away with gratefulness! People, I experienced a miracle today! I am so very thankful that I am ma...
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Dear Moms of Adopted Children - Kathy Lynn HarrisKathy Lynn Harris
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Author of Women's Fiction. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. A GOOD KIND OF KNOWING. Dear Moms of Adopted Children. May 7, 2013. First, a quick note: I wrote this piece after reading an essay written by Lea Grover. Titled Dear Less-Than-Perfect Mom. Dear Mom of an Adopted Child,. I met you in adoption education class. I met you at the agency. I met you at my son’s school. I met you online. I met you on purpose. I met you by accident. Happen, this family you have. Maybe you prayed for it...
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CHANGE THE WORLD FOR ONE!: Change the World For One
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CHANGE THE WORLD FOR ONE! Friday, May 4, 2012. Change the World For One. Ordinary Hero's "CHANGE THE WORLD FOR ONE" benefit last weekend was a huge success and it was wonderful to see so many of our adoptive friends and hear some of the most inspirational stories. There was not a dry eye in the room after this beautiful video was played. THANK YOU to Kelly Putty for asking our family to be apart of this! We will forever be grateful to you for helping us find our sweet Getu! Our Amazing Adoption Agency).
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CHANGE THE WORLD FOR ONE!: Bringing Getu HOME! Ethiopia with the whole Archie Crew!
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CHANGE THE WORLD FOR ONE! Thursday, April 12, 2012. Ethiopia with the whole Archie Crew! I look at this sweet smile everyday now and still can't believe he's really here! January 20th, we landed in Nashville as a family of 7 and I cannot thank God enough! People always mention how it's a great thing that we've adopted Getu and what a blessing we are to him.but TRULY we feel it's the other way around.He has BLESSED US so much more! He is the one that changed our lives.completely! Wellon the long way home ...
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Kisses for Kami: Times of Trouble; Times of God; My Times in His Hands
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Saturday, July 21, 2012. Times of Trouble; Times of God; My Times in His Hands. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know I haven't blogged in like forever! I just had nothin'! Thank you for flashing Yourself right in front of my face all the time and for taking the scales off of my eyes so that I can see you everywhere! It is thrilling at times, terrifying at times, and it can take a toll on the body if you are the big 4-0 like me! Well, that sounds about like a ride with the Lord! I was not whistlin' Dixie! Just like H...
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Kisses for Kami: September 2011
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Thursday, September 1, 2011. I am thrilled to have a second today to post about my sweet boy child, Collin. Collin just started the third grade at school. He is growing up and is not my little boy anymore, but I do love the big boy his is growing into! He has a great sense of humor; he is very sensitive; he has some hilarious and great dance moves; he is amazing with Kami; he is an amazing soccer player; and most importantly, Collin loves the Lord. What a great catch for future ladies, hu?
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Kisses for Kami: March 2010
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Thursday, March 25, 2010. In honor of Spring Break which begins tomorrow as soon as the school bell rings, our dossier is Ethiopia bound! I am grateful to CCI, our adoption agency, for catching and correcting a couple of minor details before it headed out the door. We are also looking forward to our spring break! Can't wait to see my family and have a week of no activities for the McKibben's! Sunday, March 21, 2010. We also received our appointment to go get our fingerprinting done in Louisville. Everyti...
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