tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post7891538374370624216..comments2012-01-07T22:17:13.311-06:00Comments on Gazing Upward: Brown Family News....Kelley Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03392265663917699456noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-33541644847522668132010-10-31T20:40:31.824-05:002010-10-31T20:40:31.824-05:00I am so proud of you and Scott stepping out in fai...I am so proud of you and Scott stepping out in faith both listening and following the Lord together & as a family. Wow! Exciting news!christindeashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01943649454309245185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-79491260482817953032010-10-26T07:38:14.249-05:002010-10-26T07:38:14.249-05:00Popping in from RQ to say "hi" and to te...Popping in from RQ to say "hi" and to tell you that your new daughter captured my heart the instant I saw her face on Lifeline's list. She is simply beautiful and I am so thrilled for her that she has a family!<br /><br />Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!<br /><br />TB (from RQ)Truly Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14038333888405690505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-90227463541992981362010-10-20T12:12:42.353-05:002010-10-20T12:12:42.353-05:00Oh my goodness! THis is the most incredible inspi...Oh my goodness! THis is the most incredible inspiring news I have heard in a long time. We are soooo excited for y'all and are spurred on to follow Jesus by your faith! God is so good. WE celebrate your "surprise child." GOd is a God of great surprises. We love your newest daughter already. We are praising our amazing God!Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17573272632098135616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-70017796790913068712010-10-17T17:11:19.030-05:002010-10-17T17:11:19.030-05:00OH my goodness! Oh my goodness!!! When I first saw...OH my goodness! Oh my goodness!!! When I first saw her picture, I thought she was a model for a nonprofit or something that you were giving some blog time to. I cannot believe it! God is good! <br /><br />There is a family over at www.wearegraftedin.com who has adopted a slightly older girl and are looking to adopt an older child again. There are a number of families over there actually who adopted older kids, I think. If you need some folks to connect to, let me know. But, from the looks of the comments here, sounds like you have all the support you need! :) <br /><br />So happy for you guys!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910258636674801379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-74393032949858448612010-10-16T20:03:21.310-05:002010-10-16T20:03:21.310-05:00I just found this post today. What fabulous news!...I just found this post today. What fabulous news! I can't wait to watch your journey. Adopting an older child takes bravery, commitment, a lot of love, and trust. What a blessing for this little girl, and in turn, a blessing for your family. Congratulations...Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17385158452538207756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-79151359472911826022010-10-15T17:37:53.451-05:002010-10-15T17:37:53.451-05:00Kelley! I am SO HAPPY for you!! Isn't it amazi...Kelley! I am SO HAPPY for you!! Isn't it amazing how God takes what we have planned for our lives and turns it into HIS plan! We are hoping to finally begin our adoption journey to Ethiopia with AGCI in the next two weeks and planning to share with our church family on orphan sunday, nov. 7th!!! I cannot wait to watch God's plan unfold in your life and in the life of your new daughter! How blessed she will be to have you as her mother!!! (:Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11703952900588480542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-29152583253829483432010-10-14T12:24:20.735-05:002010-10-14T12:24:20.735-05:00WOW!!! I am so excited for y'all!!! I can...WOW!!! I am so excited for y'all!!! I can't wait to meet our newest cousin!!!<br /><br />I love y'all!<br />AshAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15518742746904930685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-84282492055307537142010-10-13T10:36:55.380-05:002010-10-13T10:36:55.380-05:00Hi Kelly - You just posted on our blog - we are in...Hi Kelly - You just posted on our blog - we are in Nanning now and have the most beautiful 26 month old daughter - we are so in love!<br />I followed your blog when you brought Grace home - so thrilled that you are going back again for your Guangxi girl!!!!!!!! Nanning is great - so much to see and do!!<br /><br />Best of luck and many blessings to you all!!!!<br />PattiPattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02087081075656689719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-83650334122069699652010-10-11T18:15:00.214-05:002010-10-11T18:15:00.214-05:00OH i am sooooo HAPPY, i have seen so many people a...OH i am sooooo HAPPY, i have seen so many people advocating for her! She is beautiful!<br /><br />CONGRATS, hugs as you began yet another journey!<br />Donnagroovy mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12304338650952742380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-18989702584978695592010-10-11T18:11:21.270-05:002010-10-11T18:11:21.270-05:00OHhhhhhh, I'm so happy to see who is adopting ...OHhhhhhh, I'm so happy to see who is adopting this beautiful young lady! She immediatly captured me too when I saw her picture on Lifeline's site!<br />Wishing you many blessings, and a very speedy process!<br />Barb (from RQ - wyofamily), waiting to travel for our almost 8 year old!Mike and Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805951325047699753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-36104507466200854662010-10-10T08:08:29.313-05:002010-10-10T08:08:29.313-05:00Congratulations, what a sweet story of God's f...Congratulations, what a sweet story of God's faithfulness! <br /><br />We too, stepped out of our comfort zone and adopted a 7 year old last year, out of birth order, but it has been the most wonderful experience. Today is her 8th birthday and her first birthday ever! You will have so much fun with your daughter and wonder why you did not do this before.Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438157344167303997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-27511427751611499482010-10-09T21:35:50.203-05:002010-10-09T21:35:50.203-05:00So awesome, Kelley! So awesome! You and the family...So awesome, Kelley! So awesome! You and the family are in my prayers.The Hoppershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564390092314107344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-42661401177450495892010-10-08T23:11:00.240-05:002010-10-08T23:11:00.240-05:00That is big news! She is one blessed girl to becom...That is big news! She is one blessed girl to become part of your family. I get chill bumps when I see her picture. She is beautiful! Gods plans are so amazing. I cannot wait to follow the rest of the journey. Thanks for your kind words you posted on our blog for our asian angel.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07038982864940647464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-41349822658150518872010-10-08T22:48:31.458-05:002010-10-08T22:48:31.458-05:00Kelley - OH MY GOODNESS! I am SO EXCITED for you g...Kelley - OH MY GOODNESS! I am SO EXCITED for you guys! I wish you could see my face right now - I am smiling so big, you would be cracking up! ;) What a BEAUTIFUL big sister to Carter and Grace....I see something special in her picture, she is just gorgeous with a little twinkle in her eye. I know you see it too! <br /><br />Amazing journey for amazing people. I am speechless and I can't wait to see where God takes you on this journey. I am in awe of you obedience and your faith. You inspire me. <br /><br />Can't wait to talk about this over the phone - which should have happened before now! <br /><br />Love ya! <br /><br />BrittanyBrittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444711785553513845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-52265787729750166992010-10-08T21:17:12.565-05:002010-10-08T21:17:12.565-05:00Kelley,
I have been following your blog since you...Kelley,<br /><br />I have been following your blog since you left for China your fist time. I believe we share a mutual friend in Angela D. She pointed me to your blog when we made the decision to adopt.<br /><br />I am so encouraged by your obedience. It is going to be so fun to watch how God blesses your decision to follow Him back to China to get your daughter. LiYun is simply beautiful.<br /><br />We are praying we travel in in 2011 as well. Maybe we will meet up with our beautiful daughters:)<br /><br />KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317318797326937031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-35222101467352573652010-10-08T20:57:21.356-05:002010-10-08T20:57:21.356-05:00Kelley!!!!!!!! Whoo-hoo!!!!! OH MY GOODNESS, I am ...Kelley!!!!!!!! Whoo-hoo!!!!! OH MY GOODNESS, I am COMPLETELY behind you gyus and shae in your joy (and fear) of this new journey. To God be the glory.Joel and Lee-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636551501882878555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-44493708421538528672010-10-08T19:26:00.144-05:002010-10-08T19:26:00.144-05:00Kelly,
I am in total shock... and not for obvious ...Kelly,<br />I am in total shock... and not for obvious reasons. You aren't going to believe this... I too got the email from Lifeline, and I too jokingly showed this beautiful young girl's photo to my husband. Except I was given a different response... I was expecting him to say "forget it" or "you've lost your mind"... instead he said, "Call Lifeline and see if they'll wave our fees... our paperwork is still good, we'll go get her." Then, as I read on I saw that she was matched. I've thought about her all week. I've told everyone about her. I am THRILLED to know that she is going to get a loving family that will give her a future that she so deserves. I am not sad for us because I know we just aren't in a position to adopt again... we already have four children, now that Mia is home. I am so, so happy for you guys. We serve an awesome God... I can't wait to follow your journey AGAIN. <br /><br />Ashley Fairley<br />Gadsden, AL<br />Mama to Mia... :)If These Walls Could Talk...https://www.blogger.com/profile/08484038344514564724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-88936631228246945762010-10-08T13:44:50.538-05:002010-10-08T13:44:50.538-05:00ps- the details of this story are amazing! God is ...ps- the details of this story are amazing! God is ALL over this!Ericka B. Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05692251243182690488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-87133684198226405372010-10-08T13:44:02.880-05:002010-10-08T13:44:02.880-05:00I'm crying!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!!! Kelley - I a...I'm crying!!! THIS IS AMAZING!!!! Kelley - I am just so, SO thrilled for you guys, and for sweet Liyun! What a wonderful thing! (and I don't think you're crazy at all, haha! Or if you are, you're the "good kind of crazy"! Have you ever heard Steven Curtis Chapman's song "crazy"? It's a good one.) Anyway - I'm rambling because I'm SO excited! Also - I have a friend from Auburn who was born in China (she's lived here since she was in elementary school though) and I think she speaks Mandarin. She also lives in B'ham and is PRECIOUS - she might be willing to help you guys too! I will check with her and see if I can connect you guys - you would LOVE her!Ericka B. Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05692251243182690488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-5851938332011304172010-10-08T11:00:53.435-05:002010-10-08T11:00:53.435-05:00Kelley and Scott-
I have been praying for you and ...Kelley and Scott-<br />I have been praying for you and this beautiful child ever since Emily told me you're considering her. It is amazing to see God unfolding this miracle to you. But why should we be surprised??<br />Can't wait to meet Liyun. <br />MargaretUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168103091204678953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-90837440879575085412010-10-08T08:59:10.266-05:002010-10-08T08:59:10.266-05:00Goodness, Kelly!! What BLESSED news!!
Like you, I ...Goodness, Kelly!! What BLESSED news!!<br />Like you, I 'found' our Sophie in an email from Lifeline, just a few months after returning home with Isabelle :)<br />LiYun is absolutely beautiful, congratulations on growing your family... God's way!!Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929186829748543826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-56003359005967454842010-10-08T08:01:10.212-05:002010-10-08T08:01:10.212-05:00So excited for you all!! I can see how that face c...So excited for you all!! I can see how that face captured your heart! Can't wait to follow this new journey!GLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725021155888969500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-30715231282755106032010-10-07T22:28:04.876-05:002010-10-07T22:28:04.876-05:00SO excited for your family, Kelley! This is such g...SO excited for your family, Kelley! This is such great news & an amazing timeline of events. I'm so happy for y'all and for this beautiful girl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-26914829644456661262010-10-07T22:16:03.182-05:002010-10-07T22:16:03.182-05:00I saw your big news on RQ and came over here to se...I saw your big news on RQ and came over here to see your blog. What a lovely family! I'm truly excited for you all! We have 4 going on 5 children and adopted our dd at age 7 out of birth order last year. Good for you! :) I can't wait to follow along on your journey to Liyun. God's richest blessings to you!Learning Together at Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08799519878748282868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2275589022149602259.post-51941302282028281882010-10-07T20:45:15.115-05:002010-10-07T20:45:15.115-05:00Kelly....I am speachless.....I just absolutely am ...Kelly....I am speachless.....I just absolutely am so excited for you and your family and I cannot wait to follow this journey with you. PLEASE update as much as you can. Oh my goodness, I just cannot even believe this wonderful news and I am smiling from ear to ear. She is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Wow...she will be one lucky little girl to join such a wonderful family. GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!Deann Schollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491218254437237672noreply@blogger.com