tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.comments2017-02-08T04:57:09.881-08:00Heather ElyseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03305918071455739536noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-28684067971010906232017-02-08T04:57:09.881-08:002017-02-08T04:57:09.881-08:00And I should also point out we took our classes wh...And I should also point out we took our classes when I was 22. I am only 12 older than my oldest child and was only 5 years older than our oldest placement, so I understand your point of view quite well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845536751632145266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-88657957675178896412017-02-08T04:48:40.853-08:002017-02-08T04:48:40.853-08:00One of my friends just shared this on Facebook. I ...One of my friends just shared this on Facebook. I wish I had words to express how truly broken our system is. My husband and I have adopted 11 children and have 5 biological children. Because of false allegations and socal workers who thought they were saving our children we have lost everything. The judge has graciously returned 6 of our children to us, but we continue to fight for our 8 children still in care (2 are adults) 7 of which after 15 months we aren't allowed to see. The state has continued to lie and slander us, yet we have worked the case plan 110%. I'm flabbergasted because we weren't magically cured by their lack of help and support. We didn't magically become good parents to the 6 we have back at home and the amount of trauma that was caused to my previously untraumatized biological children is wrongg and unethical, all in the name of saving them from abuse that wasn't happening. You can google my name and read horror stories of the "abuse" my children endured, but they had NO physical evidence, just what my older RAD teenaged children said. I know this article is older, but the system still hasn't changed and it needs to change. The focus needs to be on saving families and fixing them without removing children unless the children are at risk of death or sever bodily harm. We were once used as our states poster family for adoption, but since I've developed such a heart for the biological families I've realized all of my adopted children could/should have remained with their biological families in some capacity or another. Our country needs to wake up and do what is right by our children. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12845536751632145266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-48180748239736258562015-02-23T16:09:57.588-08:002015-02-23T16:09:57.588-08:00How do you do this? This is nothing but lies. You ...How do you do this? This is nothing but lies. You know this is not a true description of those events. And to see all the lies you have told over the years...makes me sick. I know that God will deal with you for all the pain you have caused and harm you have done. I should have pursued criminal charges against you back then.918 unityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02341171015382302331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-73264636707269876652013-06-12T17:50:12.117-07:002013-06-12T17:50:12.117-07:00Oh yes, and PS...how many children do you have exa...Oh yes, and PS...how many children do you have exactly? I know a few of the girls at the SAGC were confused on that so if you could answer that would be awesome!! Thank you! <br />Blessings!<br />CarissaCarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884220978363174012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-81396384434537470772013-06-12T17:40:20.777-07:002013-06-12T17:40:20.777-07:00Wow, I am so glad I found your blog! I was at the ...Wow, I am so glad I found your blog! I was at the Set Apart Girl Conference this year and was completely blown away by your story and your children's stories. You're truly an inspiration as God works through you and your wonderful family. I cannot wait to read your book! May God bless you richly, Heather! Carissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884220978363174012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-35059063191802120892013-06-09T18:50:51.221-07:002013-06-09T18:50:51.221-07:00Thank you so much for sharing your story as well a...Thank you so much for sharing your story as well as Victoria sharing hers as well. We saw you as part of the Set Apart Girl. It was incredible to see how transparent all of you are. Sharing those hard to hear stories inspires those who are struggling and those who have a heart for the kids from hard places, but are fearful of stepping out in faith to reach out to them. Your transparency is such an encouragement and I can't wait to share your site with those needing to hear what you have to say! The book! What a joy it will be to share! Praise the Lord for your heart, heart willing to serve and honor HIM.Foster Mamalionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572524951941996773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-19649747616956917652013-06-08T20:26:22.804-07:002013-06-08T20:26:22.804-07:00Oh Heather...I heard your testimony and witnessed ...Oh Heather...I heard your testimony and witnessed the miracles God is doing in the lives of the precious children He has placed in your care. We were blessed to see the set apart girl via simulcast and your sharing moved me more than words can say!!! We have adopted 3 children(+4bio) and I know what God is doing in the hearts of these children is nothing but a miracle. It gives me so much hope....to continue to cry out to Him for them and my heart as well that is still in need of His healing touch!! Would love to know if we can help your ministry someway?!<br />His richest blessings to u and yours!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02873701597211591600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-87241429667526442432013-03-27T08:01:38.850-07:002013-03-27T08:01:38.850-07:00Beautifully written, Heather. Thank you for this ...Beautifully written, Heather. Thank you for this reminder. <br /> <br />Julie Stanley<br />Ky <br />Wife to my High School Sweetheart<br />Momma of 4 sweetiesJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02414655086213403805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-61922370780560347942013-03-21T07:09:32.226-07:002013-03-21T07:09:32.226-07:00WOW! You took the words right out of my mouth... I...WOW! You took the words right out of my mouth... I am a sinner but I am also forgiven by God. Don't use my past against me because I am not that person anymore. Get to know me before throwing those stones and you might see that. <br /><br />Love this. Thanks! Cyndihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767318468854470602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-35270888643257320382013-03-15T17:48:32.744-07:002013-03-15T17:48:32.744-07:00A.B. Simpson - "I would rather play with the ...A.B. Simpson - "I would rather play with the forked lightning than to speak a reckless word against any servant of Christ. I would rather take in my hands live wires with their fiery current than to idly repeat the slanderous darts which thousands of Christians are hurling at others to the hurt of their own souls and bodies."securehopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16963557445101138634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-63569127861584954152013-03-10T14:44:12.198-07:002013-03-10T14:44:12.198-07:00Amen and Amen! It happens all too often everywhere...Amen and Amen! It happens all too often everywhere. Great illustration.<br />Keep up the God work.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14779610210151113003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-69203052098580790342013-03-01T10:31:59.216-08:002013-03-01T10:31:59.216-08:00share away! It is copyrighted- yes! But you have m...share away! It is copyrighted- yes! But you have my permission ---anything to help adoptive precious families!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305918071455739536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-90650380984878609172013-02-20T08:45:09.541-08:002013-02-20T08:45:09.541-08:00This is so powerful.
Since I was a girl, I have ...This is so powerful. <br /><br />Since I was a girl, I have had a passion for adoption, and this confirms in my heart the powerful way God uses earthly adoption for His eternal Kingdom. <br /><br />I have also always wondered if adoption as a single woman is out of the question (as I want to adopt whether or not I ever get married), and hearing that you are a single mother of seven adopted children blows me away and gives me an incredible excitement!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636050653207943711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-34690584582680634232013-02-17T15:11:03.219-08:002013-02-17T15:11:03.219-08:00Thank you for sharing this. I'd like to share...Thank you for sharing this. I'd like to share it with several adoptive moms I know, many of whom are living through some pretty tough stuff with their kids. I'd like to have your permission, though, and Victoria's; especially since it will be in her book and will be copyrighted. Please let me know if I can share. I cry every time I read it!Laura C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16800241950912704829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-32432536196878077522013-02-02T10:52:06.372-08:002013-02-02T10:52:06.372-08:00Heather,
We just had the opportunity to host your...Heather, <br />We just had the opportunity to host your kids at our house this week. Thank you so much for allowing them to be a blessing to us. Annalysia and Madison are so precious. They loved on my little ones, played dolls, rode bikes and scooters, and became sisters quickly. Thanks for sharing them with us.<br /><br />I've enjoyed reading through your "ramblings" from a rooftop in Haiti. (Reading your blog helped me piece together little stories from Annalysia) :) I love the Cinderella story! She is Cinderella for sure. <br /><br />My oldest child was adopted through the foster care system. My mom thought we were crazy. She thought it would ruin our biological child because she was older and would teach our little one "bad" things. Our oldest in a beautiful 14 year old who is a model big sister and loves our three little ones (one of whom is her biological half-sister). When we tell our family we plan to adopt more they tell us not to. Even though they see what a great bunch of kids we have, they still don't "get it". <br /><br />Thanks for standing up for adoptive parents and for doing what you can in Haiti. I admire your commitment to God, your children, and your Haitian children. <br /><br />Allison Vasquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02148818737942648279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-14336805480396991442013-01-21T17:14:07.142-08:002013-01-21T17:14:07.142-08:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11039951526759234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-51522511957806924252013-01-04T20:24:56.361-08:002013-01-04T20:24:56.361-08:00preach it! I agree with you! preach it! I agree with you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305918071455739536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-67478662727988399072012-12-28T10:49:00.343-08:002012-12-28T10:49:00.343-08:00Heather! Thank you so much for these words! I´m so...Heather! Thank you so much for these words! I´m so happy you wrote them. Here in Brasil the situation isn´t too different, special with the pastors... But God has chosen His remaining people. <br />May I be a chosen one to the Mission Field!<br />And thanks for the words "it must start with your family". <br />In Christ,<br />Hugs!Nê...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05673979017975378002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-76126949882364565172012-12-26T14:31:44.449-08:002012-12-26T14:31:44.449-08:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Haiti Comforthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911093838069198185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-20344362349846185312012-12-19T06:30:04.771-08:002012-12-19T06:30:04.771-08:00Lots of wise wisdom in this blog. Many question...Lots of wise wisdom in this blog. Many question's I've asked as well the whole why live and work in Haiti if you don't like the people. If you say you like the people then why don't you learn to speak their heart language and listen to them instead of insisting on doing things 'the right way' meaning your way when you don't even know the first thing about the situation. Sigh. So much wasted time, energy and harmed people occurs under the name of 'ministry' in Haiti it is heart breaking. Kris Thedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11950931357872702691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-71449267473347052782012-12-18T23:47:03.258-08:002012-12-18T23:47:03.258-08:00Amen!!!!
Amen!!!!<br /><br />Elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717091520068091227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-3131559349965912002012-11-02T22:00:38.875-07:002012-11-02T22:00:38.875-07:00you said such precious words of encouragement.... ...you said such precious words of encouragement.... thank you from our hearts!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305918071455739536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-69907258773393880742012-11-02T21:59:31.327-07:002012-11-02T21:59:31.327-07:00thank you chrissy!!!!:) hugs from haiti!!thank you chrissy!!!!:) hugs from haiti!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305918071455739536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-55947191138292297452012-11-01T19:51:40.671-07:002012-11-01T19:51:40.671-07:00You have yourself one amazing, beautiful and coura...You have yourself one amazing, beautiful and courageous daughter. You are an inspiration to me as I mother. And we both have the most Wonderful, Gracious, Loving and Healing Lord..Thank you Heather for your perseverance,faithfulness and care for all your children, God is using you powerfully. <br />Thank you for sharing your testimony Victoria. God is going to do amazing things in your life.<br />Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671708163243071729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6507635326801705652.post-74058773213308548922012-10-31T12:52:29.426-07:002012-10-31T12:52:29.426-07:00Oh my gracious... I just sat here with goosebumps ...Oh my gracious... I just sat here with goosebumps and that deep sob in my chest - our God is so amazing. So thankful for these words! He is doing something amazing in Victoria's life... it will be so cool to watch that unfold! I can't wait for this book!! Blessings!!Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07300005334186722724noreply@blogger.com