tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post2642747048162170895..comments2023-05-17T11:12:09.399-04:00Comments on Praise and Coffee: My 300th post!!!Praise and Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-65504846940347462112008-10-21T10:38:00.000-04:002008-10-21T10:38:00.000-04:00Congrats on the milestone!:o)What is your favourit...Congrats on the milestone!:o)<BR/><BR/>What is your favourite season?Tamathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161946723918013409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-91092291456054523342008-09-22T10:53:00.000-04:002008-09-22T10:53:00.000-04:00Sue Thanks for the response. We also did the set ...Sue <BR/>Thanks for the response. We also did the set up routine in a school for the first two years - then moved into a section of a stripe mall and three years ago purchased the entire mall, renovated it and utilize every square inch of our building. <BR/><BR/>We have new people coming to the Lord weekly - it's been incredible to be a part of! The rewards far out weigh any challenges we've faced!! I LOVE seeing lives changed!!Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01345700815342519859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-16130654922998613722008-09-21T19:16:00.000-04:002008-09-21T19:16:00.000-04:00Wow... 300! Aren't you just the chatty cathy... an...Wow... 300! Aren't you just the chatty cathy... and I'm so glad you are! I have loved being given even a small piece of your thoughts. The Lord is always faithful to speak to me through them... whether a word of conviction or encouragement, it's always much appreciated and needed! God bless you, Sue!Heather Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377396008136738093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-5119359947977034922008-09-21T15:09:00.000-04:002008-09-21T15:09:00.000-04:00Kelly,Definitely attachment issues. Being that she...Kelly,<BR/>Definitely attachment issues. Being that she had lived 2 years in an orphanage when we got her, she was used to living by "survival."<BR/>She did not trust and tried to control everything! She didn't know any different.<BR/><BR/>Parenting an adopted child has been TOTALLY different for us. What worked with our other kids rarely did with her. <BR/><BR/>The fact that she came to us starving was a huge part of it. <BR/>We had to teach her that she could trust us to feed her and care for her and that she didn't need to do it herself anymore. We had to use holdings instead of spankings. <BR/><BR/>I am so glad that I spent time learning about attachment disorder, I would have been at a loss with this child if I hadn't. <BR/><BR/>I basically secluded her to myself and immediate family for months to form a strong bond with her. She was constantly "mommy shopping." She had so many caretakers in China that she never knew - when I would be leaving and the next one Mommy was coming.<BR/><BR/>It took well over a year, but now she is doing great! Very happy and well attached. We are very blessed.Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-70342337696068377812008-09-21T13:18:00.000-04:002008-09-21T13:18:00.000-04:00Sue - I just want to congratulate you on your 300t...Sue - I just want to congratulate you on your 300th post!! Way to go! Love to read what you have to say.<BR/><BR/>The new coffee bean background is very nice.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585581538299014065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-68627025117048011012008-09-21T01:39:00.000-04:002008-09-21T01:39:00.000-04:00woo hoo - 300!you know I have no idea how many I'v...woo hoo - 300!<BR/><BR/>you know I have no idea how many I've done - I think I will check.<BR/><BR/>i know I scooted my way past 100, too, without realizing it.<BR/><BR/>you've blessed a lot of women and marriages in your "300" Sue!<BR/><BR/>hugs.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08910644413175366761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-18034530862589837952008-09-20T22:19:00.000-04:002008-09-20T22:19:00.000-04:00Sue,Congrats on your 300th post! I have never rea...Sue,<BR/>Congrats on your 300th post! I have never really paid attention to how many posts I have made...I guess I need to go check and see if I have some big anniversary coming up, too? :)<BR/><BR/>Here is my question: What has been the biggest hurdle that you have encountered parenting an adopted child? <BR/><BR/>Having a sister (18 years younger than me) who is adopted - I have seen some interesting challenges to parenting an adopted child. My sister has some personality character traits that no one else in our family has - and it's been interesting watching her grow up. Then again, there are some characteristics that she has learned (mannerisms, etc.) that marks her as part of our family! Adoption is an interesting and incredible journey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-75271152583807907102008-09-20T21:57:00.000-04:002008-09-20T21:57:00.000-04:00Of course Dee, I'd be honored.Of course Dee, I'd be honored.Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-49274012325781827362008-09-20T21:53:00.000-04:002008-09-20T21:53:00.000-04:00I love your blog! Do you mind if i put you on my b...I love your blog! Do you mind if i put you on my blog list? I am a blogger newbie and i know i can find inspiration in your blog to encourage me to continue mine. God Bless DeeDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03615619898193867797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-1373938095318395982008-09-20T20:29:00.000-04:002008-09-20T20:29:00.000-04:00Congratulations! Thank you and you are welcome.I ...Congratulations! <BR/>Thank you and you are welcome.<BR/>I want to see the picture of you in your jammies drinking coffee too.concerned parenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12796775295667753496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-64185146099952635412008-09-20T20:12:00.000-04:002008-09-20T20:12:00.000-04:00Amy,We worked next door to each other. We actually...Amy,<BR/>We worked next door to each other. We actually met when his Grandfather was in an accident and killed right out in front of where we worked (me at a Christian bookstore and he at a muffler shop). <BR/><BR/>He proposed on June 9, 1987 at the beach on Lake Michigan. We were married on Nov. 21, 1987...coming up on 21 years!!<BR/><BR/>Marilyn,<BR/>I do get many private emails from readers. Not necessarily non-believers coming to know the Lord, but recommitments and lots of inquirys about marriage and relationships. I am so honored that women would trust me with their hearts and lives. I'm blessed to get to do this.<BR/>Thank you!Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-7270305055611869162008-09-20T20:11:00.000-04:002008-09-20T20:11:00.000-04:00Love finding more christian bloggers. Hope you ar...Love finding more christian bloggers. Hope you are having a blessed weekend. Your blog is very nice too. Come by and say hello anytime.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223498203893555298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-49026157414962554302008-09-20T19:24:00.000-04:002008-09-20T19:24:00.000-04:00Wow! Congratulations!I haven't read all of the co...Wow! Congratulations!<BR/><BR/>I haven't read all of the comments, so this may be a duplicate. Do you receive feedback from non-believers who have accepted the Lord due to your blog?<BR/><BR/>Many more, girl! I don't post enough, but love reading.Marilyn - A Mixed Bouquethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101174212562769378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-18675136326846144682008-09-20T15:23:00.000-04:002008-09-20T15:23:00.000-04:00Congrats Sue!! 300! Wow!Hmmm...my question....ho...Congrats Sue!! 300! Wow!<BR/><BR/>Hmmm...my question....how did you meet your hubby and how did he propose? Heh heh!<BR/><BR/>Blessings!<BR/>AmyJjlrdomomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715290172897657436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-85883347518059442662008-09-20T13:56:00.000-04:002008-09-20T13:56:00.000-04:00Thanks Lisa! I usually just wear them for reading,...Thanks Lisa! I usually just wear them for reading, but it's getting increasingly worse. If I don't have them, I'm begging someone to read a menu for me.<BR/>I bought them at a little shop while out of town, don't remember where, sorry! They are no special brand name. <BR/><BR/>I love Sarah's too!!Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-14938793206834963052008-09-20T13:04:00.000-04:002008-09-20T13:04:00.000-04:00Congrats Sue!Okay I have a question..Where did you...Congrats Sue!<BR/><BR/>Okay I have a question..<BR/><BR/>Where did you get your darlin' glasses in your bio pic? Now that Sarah Palin has brought new attention to eyewear, I'm thinking I need to get myself a cute pair of backup glasses to my contacts. I love yours!<BR/><BR/>Love ya, <BR/><BR/>LisaLisa @ The Preacher's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14448791069728897001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-9341685071141722512008-09-20T10:38:00.000-04:002008-09-20T10:38:00.000-04:00Wow-300 posts! You go girl! I need to go check wha...Wow-300 posts! You go girl! I need to go check what post I am on now. :) After 100 if all flies by so fast.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for checking out my study on the Kings!<BR/>Much love,<BR/>AngelaGod's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16830186483042851085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-29560540032094022952008-09-20T10:29:00.000-04:002008-09-20T10:29:00.000-04:00Shari,Just realized I didn't answer you completely...Shari,<BR/>Just realized I didn't answer you completely. <BR/>The first church we were at for 4 years but not as senior pastor, Mark was the children's pastor. <BR/>The 2nd one Mark pastored for 6 years.Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-1276482947487169992008-09-20T09:05:00.000-04:002008-09-20T09:05:00.000-04:00Happy 300th Post!! Non-bloggers just don't get it ...Happy 300th Post!! Non-bloggers just don't get it ;). Love the new look by the way.Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-43398030315884807922008-09-20T08:28:00.000-04:002008-09-20T08:28:00.000-04:00fhl, thank you!Miriam,Favorite coffee: caramel-van...fhl, thank you!<BR/><BR/>Miriam,<BR/>Favorite coffee: caramel-vanilla latte <BR/>Candle: I love the smell of cranberry-orange, but alway love vanilla too!<BR/>Favorite cookie: I've never met a cookie I didn't like. But I really love the ones at Mrs. Fields that are chewy chocolate dipped in white chocolate :P<BR/>Season: Autumn! Love the colors, smells and crisp air. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the sweet words! I may come rant about politics with you too :)Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-28339175303465740652008-09-20T08:23:00.000-04:002008-09-20T08:23:00.000-04:00Ruth,It's hard to say...I seemed to spend a weeken...Ruth,<BR/>It's hard to say...I seemed to spend a weekend in labor with each one- except of course Lauren (adopted), that birth was easy! :)<BR/><BR/>I thought they were supposed to get progressively quicker and easier, no such thing for me. Thankfully, I gave birth to 3 healthy babies so it's all good!Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-70097208360605125852008-09-20T08:19:00.000-04:002008-09-20T08:19:00.000-04:00Shari, so funny you should ask, I just had lunch w...Shari, so funny you should ask, I just had lunch with a church planter yesterday. <BR/>We have helped plant 2 churches so far. I really had a blast with both of them. I guess the hardest part was that for the first one we had to set up church in a high school every Sunday so it was a lot of work. But like I said, I loved it! Of course, later on the stresses and challenges of day to day ministry can be quite tiring at times.Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-22588732338142581882008-09-20T08:15:00.000-04:002008-09-20T08:15:00.000-04:00Ooops! Sorry, here is one that I accidently delete...Ooops! Sorry, here is one that I accidently deleted from Miriam at :<BR/>http://redeemedbyhislove.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>Sue,<BR/>Wow!! 300!! Congratulations! I don't know if I will ever get there!?<BR/>Questions: <BR/>What is your favorite coffee?<BR/>Do you like candles? What is your favorite scent?<BR/>What is your favorite cookie?<BR/>What is favorite season of the year? Why?<BR/>Okay, I will stop with the questions. :) I love coming to your blog! Praise and coffee are two of my favorite things!<BR/>Coffee is best enjoyed with a close friend(s), warm conversation esp. when it is about the Lord.<BR/>Blessings to you,<BR/>Miriam :)Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-25430839198426833092008-09-19T22:24:00.000-04:002008-09-19T22:24:00.000-04:00300th, you are way ahead of me! I never dreamed wh...300th, you are way ahead of me! I never dreamed when I started my blog how much I'd come to love it....it's a blessing.<BR/><BR/>Gosh, questions....ummm, blank mind....But I hope you have a wonderful weekend :o)FHLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651500615080933702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-87181999312224806582008-09-19T21:31:00.000-04:002008-09-19T21:31:00.000-04:00happy three hundredth post sister sue!!!!!my quest...happy three hundredth post sister sue!!!!!<BR/><BR/>my question: of your children -- which one was the hardest birth story? which one the easiest?Roohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09014829847475377261noreply@blogger.com