tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post350160869161550843..comments2023-10-22T02:25:48.115-07:00Comments on on earth as it is in heaven: Full Circlekatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03426837041067362644noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-12681800718381660082013-10-16T20:59:43.759-07:002013-10-16T20:59:43.759-07:00I know this is an older post, but I was reading Ki...I know this is an older post, but I was reading Kisses from Katie to my two children, completely unaware that Josie Love would be in your book. We knew nothing about Josie's background, nothing at all, except she was a sweet child in my daughter's class. Her teacher brought up the book today at our conference and I told her I was reading it. Tonight, I read the section about Josie Love and her amazing story. It was just about two weeks ago my daughter Laura was telling me that Josie was her best friend. What an amazing world we live in! Heather StephensHeather Stephensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-80540840067557016112009-11-24T13:12:12.452-08:002009-11-24T13:12:12.452-08:00My husband's family adopted a 3-year-old girl ...My husband's family adopted a 3-year-old girl from Haiti with HIV. She's now 13 and doing awesome! You'd never know that she has it and her numbers are so good. God is in control and can do amazing things! Just thought I'd throw out some hope. :)<br />CaitlinCaitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03038616897215918144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-24559263721572380072009-11-10T14:26:24.263-08:002009-11-10T14:26:24.263-08:00So inspiring! So glad that God has led them to ado...So inspiring! So glad that God has led them to adopt Josie Love. What a precious story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-83964137837488273572009-11-02T09:19:41.534-08:002009-11-02T09:19:41.534-08:00From Rome, Italy, all of my thoughts and prayers t...From Rome, Italy, all of my thoughts and prayers to you and your children. It is amazing to see what a young girl like you can do only through the power of her heart, faith and devotion. I really would like to say more, but my poor English skills do not allow me to express myself as I wish...may your life be an example to all of us, and to me: a typical 25-year-old Italian girl, lucky, healthy, wealthy, and still sometimes complaining. Thank you Katie! I will keep on reading about your praiseworthy journey.Costanzanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-32179114980786194712009-10-30T21:35:11.250-07:002009-10-30T21:35:11.250-07:00wonderful how God planted a seed in your heart and...wonderful how God planted a seed in your heart and has now allowed you a chance to see it bloom! thank you for sharing this wonderful story.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566760765304375314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-49106445240620428232009-10-24T16:01:09.692-07:002009-10-24T16:01:09.692-07:00So excited for everyone. We adopted 5+ years ago ...So excited for everyone. We adopted 5+ years ago from Ethiopia, and one year ago brought home their sibling who is HIV+, words cannog express, the love, delight and pure joy that God has brought our family...Our prayer is that you will experience this also. We are so happy that others are taking on "Gods leading" in adoption and adoption of HIV+ kids!Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934944438834274324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-7594383411612967542009-10-23T11:20:37.690-07:002009-10-23T11:20:37.690-07:00I found your blog through a friend of mine. Been r...I found your blog through a friend of mine. Been reading about your journey. You are one amazing lady! I admire all of the wonderful things you are doing for the children. You have such a big heart. I pray that GOD will continue to lead you in so many wonderful directions! Praying for you and the sweet children!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00275534210444292008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-3983628852185288362009-10-23T05:42:55.856-07:002009-10-23T05:42:55.856-07:00Thank you for giving your heart to show the orphan...Thank you for giving your heart to show the orphans of the world the way to the father!rollingrnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05599495970402878858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-12784238013130965782009-10-22T11:14:17.866-07:002009-10-22T11:14:17.866-07:00This is amazing! I cannot tell you what an encoura...This is amazing! I cannot tell you what an encouragement and blessing this was for me to read today!! I will be praying for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07877682982361449979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-41536955096567278352009-10-21T17:03:30.414-07:002009-10-21T17:03:30.414-07:00Dear Katie,
I was walking and praying today and t...Dear Katie,<br /><br />I was walking and praying today and the Lord brought you to mind. He particularly impressed upon me that He wanted me to tell you how much He loves you. I know that you know this! But, I think that He just wanted to give you some extra encouragement today.<br /><br />Much love to you,<br />SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455698547207302964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-42448190810064461622009-10-20T20:24:27.106-07:002009-10-20T20:24:27.106-07:00God is doing amazing things through you and throug...God is doing amazing things through you and through those that love you. What a beautiful life Josie Love is going to live and what each one of His children deserve. God is good!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-30862513721865264902009-10-20T15:49:24.152-07:002009-10-20T15:49:24.152-07:00God is so faithful!
Thank you for the back story!...God is so faithful!<br /><br />Thank you for the back story! It makes it an even MORE beautiful love story! <br /><br />Praise God!Beautiful Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08881500017562498377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-20137341898425146392009-10-19T22:44:45.823-07:002009-10-19T22:44:45.823-07:00Katie, thanks for continuing to let the Lord lead ...Katie, thanks for continuing to let the Lord lead you and speak through you and for just being the hands and feet of Jesus! What an incredible example and inspiration for all of us. YOu are often in our prayers, and we also thank you for caring for our little Josie when no one else did and for loving her and caring for her now while Suzanne and Mike are waiting and following the necessary processes to bring Josie Love home. We of course, are not all called to do the same thing, but we are all called to do something: to pray, to give, to provide support (of all kinds) where we can as He leads, and to also go if that is a part of His plan for us. Isaiah 40:31 is one of my favorite verses. "They who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." Teach me Lord, teach me Lord, to wait (and pray).<br />Our love, sweet Katie. (I loved the video Mike and Suzanne brought home--so many heart stories!) We will keep you lifted up in prayer to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Love, MaMa Gaye (AKA Gran)Granhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010104269610747930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-2498848111903845802009-10-19T05:24:06.436-07:002009-10-19T05:24:06.436-07:00After reading this, I've fallen in love with G...After reading this, I've fallen in love with God all over again! I'm speechless! I WANT so bad for God to use me in the same ways he's using you guys out there, but until then, I have to be faithful over what He's given me now! All to edify, all to glorify Him! Love you guys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-18417649318448026782009-10-17T21:37:50.319-07:002009-10-17T21:37:50.319-07:00Hi Katie. I just wanted to let you know that you w...Hi Katie. I just wanted to let you know that you were on my mind and heart today. So I prayed. I hope you are well.<br />Love.<br />ReeseReesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02250527593449041309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-61255541316119193502009-10-17T19:18:48.271-07:002009-10-17T19:18:48.271-07:00Amazing and beautiful, Thanks for sharing!Amazing and beautiful, Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-10376428965983561012009-10-17T12:20:07.601-07:002009-10-17T12:20:07.601-07:00I think that is the first time I have heard the wh...I think that is the first time I have heard the whole story like that start to present! What a rare gift to be able to see the seeds be planted and grow. Thanks for sharing sweet Josie Love's story. There really aren't words for how amazing our Father's heart is toward us...so loving! Mandy Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06023166965641992124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-69145244100427424612009-10-16T13:12:30.096-07:002009-10-16T13:12:30.096-07:00May God continue to bless you and your family for ...May God continue to bless you and your family for being a vessel in his use. My prayers will remain with Josie and her new family. The story is awesome, what and inspiration.Mynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595087387069634003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-76196215782886267942009-10-15T17:23:15.429-07:002009-10-15T17:23:15.429-07:00Praise God for His faithfulness to sweet little Jo...Praise God for His faithfulness to sweet little Josie Love. I had the privilege of meeting her this summer when my team visited Amani, and I'm so happy that she is coming home!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990296450449193032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-71817251557017544892009-10-14T20:50:59.856-07:002009-10-14T20:50:59.856-07:00what a beautifully knit story that only God could ...what a beautifully knit story that only God could do. amazingly beautiful. praying for you, josie and her family!!Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989587338864674079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-76932589902684902712009-10-13T21:16:41.661-07:002009-10-13T21:16:41.661-07:00Katie, I've read through your blog along with ...Katie, I've read through your blog along with my wife and love the work your doing. She and I are adopting 2 orphans from Ethiopia along with my sister and B-in-L who are adopting 2 to 3 (she has also read your whole blog). We all are more seriously considering giving up our lives in the US and going to be missionaries in Ethiopia in hope of starting and orphanage to serve orphans and the people, and to spread the Gospel. What you are doing amazes us and we want to follow you example! We would love to do what you are doing and duplicate it in Ethiopia, Lord willing. We are praying for you and your work and we look up to you as an example of a true disciple of Christ who is following Him, not counting your own life. We have a lot of love for you and pray that God will richly bless you in your amazing work. Once again, we are all laboring in prayer for you.Michael Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04483596714203378092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-21361125166186434442009-10-13T12:22:27.487-07:002009-10-13T12:22:27.487-07:00http://www.myspace.com/bethanydillonmusic
I don&#...http://www.myspace.com/bethanydillonmusic<br /><br />I don't know if you can, but you should go and listen to "you are on our side" and "everlasting God"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-35665781669737454792009-10-13T11:21:53.132-07:002009-10-13T11:21:53.132-07:00Katie,
I left a comment many posts back asking fo...Katie,<br /><br />I left a comment many posts back asking for prayer and I just wanted to say thank you. For your obedience to the Lord. You don't know me, but I feel as if we're made from the same piece of cloth. You say and do and love in ways and words my heart aches for. You get goosebumps on the hottest days simply because the spirit of God is moving, as do I. Katie, I'm blessed by you, your family, and what the Lord is stirring in me again because of you. I don't know where God's leading me, but I pray it is someday to a place where our paths cross. Many blessings.<br /><br />Your sister by His Blood,<br />ErinErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826190879329559194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-87135218921868343562009-10-13T08:16:06.245-07:002009-10-13T08:16:06.245-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.KDHarrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07951899392870242084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2695840511970883220.post-52393552578249573032009-10-13T04:39:25.537-07:002009-10-13T04:39:25.537-07:00We have an adopted, biracial daughter named Josie ...We have an adopted, biracial daughter named Josie Love who is now 14. My husband named her, picking these names from a list i had made. i had prayed that God would give me a sign that this adoption was of him, that it was the right thing to do for our family. when i looked up what "josie" means (feminine for joseph), i found the sign i had asked for: Josie means "He will add," so Josie Love meant "He will add love." how could i doubt the adoption of this promise of more love? she has been nothing but blessing and love in our lives ever since, just like your Josie Love will be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com