tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5321461439707212517.post2621662418737523541..comments2023-11-05T04:38:31.225-08:00Comments on Breit Spot: A "Little" UpdateJohn and Janel Breitensteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922204773899069281noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5321461439707212517.post-46103944990570231132014-04-08T21:07:43.743-07:002014-04-08T21:07:43.743-07:00John and I could have never anticipated such a gra...John and I could have never anticipated such a gracious, honoring response to a post like this. Thank you, Hoyts, for taking a humbling moment in our walk with Christ to lift us, and what God is doing, up. We are honored to be a part of your family, and to work alongside you in the Body of Christ.John and Janel Breitensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922204773899069281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5321461439707212517.post-4475595923744650302014-04-08T04:46:43.853-07:002014-04-08T04:46:43.853-07:00Janel,
You and John may have already thought of it...Janel,<br />You and John may have already thought of it this way but being an adoptive mother and father goes far beyond the legal inclusion of a child into one’s home. I see you as an adoptive family every day. You have adopted a collection of MKs including mine who are being changed and molded in a special way that Christ has shaped only you to be able to do. You have marked the lives of local staff, refugees, and students with the stamp of Christ's love. It is His adoption that you are living and living well. Living here in Uganda we have learned the beauty of having many mothers and fathers (aunties, uncles, and cousins being a western concept) so praise God for this family you are both so honestly and humbly serving. God Bless you and your family for flinging the gates open and loving fully. Thanks for adopting my girls :) for your example of faith and courage, love and compassion.<br />Steve, Melinda, Sophia, Madeline, and Janet Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04918372808584116873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5321461439707212517.post-49644361653362079112014-04-04T23:38:19.778-07:002014-04-04T23:38:19.778-07:00Thank you for this, Emily. I appreciate being able...Thank you for this, Emily. I appreciate being able to hear your heart on this! And I'm grateful that you're part of the Body that God's called to such a precious role.John and Janel Breitensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922204773899069281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5321461439707212517.post-79951082754020675972014-04-04T11:37:31.936-07:002014-04-04T11:37:31.936-07:00Oh Janel, how hard! Saying no takes just as much f...Oh Janel, how hard! Saying no takes just as much faith as saying yes. In fact--when it's something you want so badly--saying no can be harder than saying yes. As an adoptive mom, I heartily agree with the red flags that were waving. The amount of emotional, physical, and mental energy it takes to parent kids who have lost so much is unbelievable. It's not impossible, but it takes every single bit of you. The time may still come when God will open that door again to you, and I know if it does, you'll willingly walk through it. We waited for 8 years for that door to open for us. In the meantime, I'm so glad that you and John continue to trust God's leading, and not to push forward when He has said no. I'm praying that He will heal that spot in your heart, and give you so many ways to make a difference in the lives of kids. All things perfect in His timing. Hugs to you, far away friend!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06459566936750786139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5321461439707212517.post-87357182056749162112014-04-04T08:59:27.848-07:002014-04-04T08:59:27.848-07:00Thank you, David. I really appreciate your encoura...Thank you, David. I really appreciate your encouragement. And it seems I always need that reminder :)John and Janel Breitensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922204773899069281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5321461439707212517.post-59689345199874590282014-04-04T07:50:36.257-07:002014-04-04T07:50:36.257-07:00"I think it does take faith to say “no”; to b..."I think it does take faith to say “no”; to believe that God is big enough to change the world without you, to use His Body to do what He hasn’t enabled you to do yourself."<br /><br />Yup, there's all sorts of faith-stretching opportunities in this life. Thanks for that reminder, and God bless your faithfulness and obedience.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222277489952276343noreply@blogger.com