tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post6606211874445680427..comments2023-10-20T07:13:22.206-04:00Comments on Waiting for Happy: In God's MIghty Lapboltefamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09178547489939649432noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-1591187678569821322008-07-19T02:26:00.000-04:002008-07-19T02:26:00.000-04:00This is so good, thank you for sharing. It's so tr...This is so good, thank you for sharing. It's so true, we want to meddle and 'make' things right. But sometimes the right thing (in God's eternal plan) is very wrong, it's ugly and unperfect, we can't see how it could be the right thing, but HE is God and sees with eternal eyes.<BR/><BR/>His will and purposes WILL be accomplished, He is more than able to bring all that He wants to completion, without our help. I am talking to myself more than anyone.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing, I have only just begun to read your story (it's so late) but I am so sorry for your pain.<BR/><BR/>God bless you and your beautiful family. <BR/><BR/>Grace and peace to you!<BR/>DebraDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01203335392569146951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-43907681527277406512008-07-18T10:27:00.000-04:002008-07-18T10:27:00.000-04:00Wow. This is something that I needed to read and h...Wow. This is something that I needed to read and hear for myself. I have a feeling that the Lord has been saying to me too, "Be still". I need to take this to heart and realize that He has it all under control with what will happen with Logan and I just need to let it be. Thank you Kristy. That really helped me out!<BR/><BR/>*Tiffany!*<BR/><BR/>P.S. My sister-in-law sent me a video of a song this morning that touched close to home and I thought you would like to hear it too! Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgz_GI7h_U8Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982012133675822484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-53259583659902269512008-07-18T09:11:00.000-04:002008-07-18T09:11:00.000-04:00Great post Kristy and so full of wisdom. And don'...Great post Kristy and so full of wisdom. And don't we ALL need to learn to be still and let God work out His plans for us. "Be Still" has been Gods motto over my entire life it seems. I am still working on it by the way. I find it to be a daily renewal that needs to be placed in His lap. We are all a work in progress and I am so thankful He is so patient with us. I am praying that He will direct your path and lead you to the joy He has in store for you. Keep placing it all in His lap. He will sort it out for you and return His answer to you blessed 10 times over. Most of my best blessings have come in the times of being still. This is where His details are revealed to our hearts. I am praying for you sweet friend and believe it or not, being still is a powerful action to do.<BR/><BR/>Love, Laurie in Ca.Laurie in Ca.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15599832324966859946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-29825827952545573642008-07-18T07:05:00.000-04:002008-07-18T07:05:00.000-04:00Waiting is the hardest part..the awesome thing is ...Waiting is the hardest part..the awesome thing is that even in the waiting,he is working. He is ahead of you forging the path.<BR/><BR/>Something to consider regarding adoption...(in MI)I have a good friend who works for a placement agency. She recommends that anyone interested in adoption pursue foster care first and formost. In the event a child is found that is able to be placed for adoption immediately, you would have faster access to that child being a foster parent, rather than wait for the whole adoption process to unfold and have the child placed in temporary care. In our state you can adopt a child in this instance for about $200 in court fees. Often times you can put a bug in your case worker's ear that you are interested in adopting and they will work at placing a child that is available for adoption.<BR/><BR/>There are many ways to grow a family for sure, I know over time God will reveal what it is he intends for your family.Destinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670964496500754164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-39223718867668428142008-07-18T00:47:00.000-04:002008-07-18T00:47:00.000-04:00Hey Sweet Sister....let Jacob's verse sound in you...Hey Sweet Sister....let Jacob's verse sound in your ears on repeat as it has done for me these last 9 months...."Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage; and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord." Psalm 27:14<BR/><BR/>I love you and am praying for you and can't wait to meet up again! <BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/><BR/>Karen <BR/><BR/>fahmer.blogspot.comBaby Jacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806880287956626813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-67039387530382644372008-07-18T00:36:00.000-04:002008-07-18T00:36:00.000-04:00I wonder and ponder the same questions....What do ...I wonder and ponder the same questions....What do we do now?? Wishing God would come in the burning bush in my back yard for a "quick" conversation! Too bad thats not how it works! waiting and being still is so hard and yet I know it is part of the process. Praying for you in your decisions and that God would give you the peace that surpasses all understanding.Coriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856791990439329399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-29741499477588761442008-07-18T00:14:00.000-04:002008-07-18T00:14:00.000-04:00Thank you for the wonderful comments on my blog. I...Thank you for the wonderful comments on my blog. I guess I have been somewhat of a "blog-stalker" up until now, always reading your writings, but never actually commenting on them. It is so easy to comment on the great and wonderful pictures of happy family times, but when there is such incredible grief and heartache, it is easy to not know what to say. You and your family have been in my prayers many, many times. <BR/>As you approach this next step of your journey and knowing that only God can show you which path to take, please don't let money hold you back from something, because if it is meant to be, God will provide. Also, maybe being in a place of healing and heartache would be just what a foster child may need right now. They are also in a place of turmoil and don't know which way to turn. Imagine if they heard your story, and discovered through you the only way to get through the pain is through Jesus. I know God will lead you in the direction you need to go, but from a foster-to-adopt momma, I just wanted to tell you what a differece you could make in the lives of God's children. There are many, many kids in this country that are considered "foster' but need to be adopted. That doesn't cost a lot and you don't have to loose them. I am praying that God will lead you down the path that He has planned for your family, but I just didn't want you to dismiss your other ideas yet. You are an amazing woman and mother.Mashelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17907265604409895913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-91244003935623101162008-07-17T23:44:00.000-04:002008-07-17T23:44:00.000-04:00Praying for you as you try and "Be Still" (I'm not...Praying for you as you try and "Be Still" (I'm not a mom, but am thinking that "stillness" doesn't often happen when you have little ones running around!). This reminded me of a book mark I have. I can't even remember where I got it, but I had to go find it after reading this (and think I need to post it on my bathroom mirror or something!).<BR/><BR/>LET YOUR GOD LOVE YOU<BR/>Be silent.<BR/>Be still.<BR/>Alone. Empty<BR/>Before your God.<BR/>Say nothing.<BR/>Ask nothing.<BR/>Be silent.<BR/>Be still.<BR/>Let your God<BR/>Look upon you.<BR/>That is all.<BR/>He knows.<BR/>He understands.<BR/>He loves you with<BR/>An enormous love.<BR/>He only wants to<BR/>Look upon you<BR/>With His Love.<BR/>Quiet.<BR/>Still.<BR/>Be.<BR/><BR/>Let your God--<BR/>Love you.<BR/><BR/>Even though my issues are different, I too am wondering what God's plans are for me. I would probably say I am more of a "planner" than a "do-er" and not having "a plan" is kind of annoying to me. Your words were a reminder that I should just let God do His thing and try and be ready for whenever the "plan" is revealed (and hope I'll be able to see it when that happens!).<BR/><BR/>Sending prayers.<BR/>Take care,<BR/>AmandaJust Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13107897626295034178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-57902103931599695742008-07-17T23:03:00.000-04:002008-07-17T23:03:00.000-04:00Kristy-I have come to your site after finding the ...Kristy-I have come to your site after finding the sites of your "sisters" whom you met at the Deeper Still conference. My 4th son, Joshua, was born with Trisomy 18 on August 14, 2002 and went into Jesus's arms on Dec. 11, 2002. We were so blessed to have him with us each and everyday and I can't wait to be reunited with him in heaven. I love on him everyday in my heart and not a day goes by that I don't miss him. Thank you for sharing your heart with us all and for your transparency. I am such a doer like you and have a hard time being still-but us doers have to just lay our plans at Jesus's feet and let Him have His way with us. Trust HIM! My encouragement to you is to Trust Him with it all, even inspite of what the doctors, in their wisdom, are saying-God is faithful and so has your life (and your children's) in His hands. My first son was born 10 weeks early, I developed HELLP Syndrome (kidney, liver shut down etc) and had an emergency c-section. Told not to have another child because there was a 25-30% chance I would get it again. They were wrong. We prayed and looked to God to either open or close my womb each time. With each pregnancy, I had issues, but went on to have 6 c-sections (even after delivering my 5th son by c-section and my uterus had a transparent window in it). After every child, we were told to stop having children by our doctors. But we looked to God. Don't get me wrong..many pregnancies, I dealt with fear and worry and Satan would jump in and make me think we were irresponsible and cause me to think the worst. But these are all lies by the Father of lies. Trust God and His Truth. Each pregnancy, each child has to be put into His hands....they are His children. He will tell you what to do next. Wait on Him and in His perfect time...He will whisper in your heart His Will. I'll be praying for you and your family. In Christ, StacyStacy@hiswaynotminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07860455863650090143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-69886982515270668832008-07-17T21:24:00.000-04:002008-07-17T21:24:00.000-04:00Amen! Awesome post, Kristy. How great that you tru...Amen! <BR/>Awesome post, Kristy. How great that you truly are listening to God speak to you. It's not always easy to follow His words :) like, "being still," but it's so worth it in the end!<BR/>I totally needed these words in my life as well. The way God revealed the story of Uzzah to you and how you pertained it to your life, and then shared it with us, is truly a blessing.<BR/>How awesome is it that despite difficult issues and decisions, God knows exactly the desires of our hearts and what is best for us. And like you said, if we keep our impatient, "let me take control" hands off, He will fulfill the desires of our hearts! <BR/>Peace and stillness be with you.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674531849813178724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-90455680189876192572008-07-17T18:52:00.000-04:002008-07-17T18:52:00.000-04:00Sweet Kristy,How often I am faced with this very t...Sweet Kristy,<BR/>How often I am faced with this very thing...not meddling and letting God do "His" work. HIS work, not mine. HIS way, not my way. This is a very precious lesson you have written about today. Time and time again, I am reminded...HE is God and I am not! My job is to trust in Him. That is something I believe you are doing beautifully. May He continue to bless you with the strength and comfort that you need to face each new day as you trust in Him...and as you wait to see His work in your life. With my love and prayers, SusieSo Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922257140830561093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-2949561687406644062008-07-17T17:51:00.000-04:002008-07-17T17:51:00.000-04:00I just wanted to encourage you to continue seeking...I just wanted to encourage you to continue seeking God - all children are truly a blessing and your heart for recognizing this truth is an incredible example to the grace of God. Just wanted to encourage your hearts that there is nothing wrong and a whole lot right with that kind of thinking.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051711674995419579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-25517517968189582062008-07-17T17:49:00.000-04:002008-07-17T17:49:00.000-04:00Wow, Kristy, you are the only one I know facing th...Wow, Kristy, you are the only one I know facing the same issues as we are. Thank you for sharing your heart so honestly and thoughtfully, it is a comfort to me.meelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855786333093260539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-80618872485915870202008-07-17T17:00:00.000-04:002008-07-17T17:00:00.000-04:00Awesome insight! I'm so sorry that you are having...Awesome insight! I'm so sorry that you are having to make these difficult decisions, but really the decisions have been made already! Your family's story is already written and nothing you do or decide will change it. God has a plan for YOU!!! I know this is easier said than done, but just try to sit back and let His plan unfold. I can tell you are listening for Him, so have faith that whatever you decide will be the right choice...His choice! And, like your husband said, God will get you through whatever the future holds for you!<BR/><BR/>In the meantime, I'll be praying for you! God Bless You!<BR/><BR/>And, BTW, you have no idea how many people you are helping with their own difficulties by sharing yours and by sharing your faith in God! I know your insight and faith has touched me! THANK YOU!!!The VW'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116325494368190699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-87884539291048641432008-07-17T14:30:00.000-04:002008-07-17T14:30:00.000-04:00thank you so much for posting this. i do realize ...thank you so much for posting this. i do realize this is YOUR thoughts YOUR emotions, BUT i really needed this encouragement today. Isaac and Asher really have changed my life. i have kinda met their wonderful mommy and her encouraging posts. i too am going thru a bunch of not so great things right now, i have learned to BE STILL and listen..you have lifted my soul, and let my eyes see that i have to rely on GOD Almighty to see it through. thank you Lord for this precious mommy, Isaac and Asher! i too pray for your thoughts as to getting pregnant or fostering! i think you and your husband would be great w/ the fostering thing. much greater blessings to the bolte family. <BR/>bonny in TXmrsrublyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15852815577502472706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-21987177361841595292008-07-17T12:19:00.000-04:002008-07-17T12:19:00.000-04:00Your post today reminds me of my favorite song rig...Your post today reminds me of my favorite song right now "Peace be still" by the Christian group Rush of Fools. See if you can find it online, it's a GREAT song!!!<BR/>NicoleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-9455094543348516232008-07-17T12:01:00.000-04:002008-07-17T12:01:00.000-04:00I think that's an awesome example showing the sinf...I think that's an awesome example showing the sinfulness of interfering with God's plan. Even thinking and typing that it seems so harsh to put it that way, but apparently it's true.<BR/><BR/>I'm often guilty of thinking that putting my fingers in where God doesn't want them is just a misdemeanor - in my human mind there are so many worse things that I could be doing.... why not help God out a little bit?! <BR/><BR/>I have never noticed the story of Uzzah (hmm... imagine that), and I'm so glad that God gave you that word and you shared it with us. It adjusts my perspective. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-71470716599415054372008-07-17T10:52:00.000-04:002008-07-17T10:52:00.000-04:00What an impossibly difficult decision for you. Ple...What an impossibly difficult decision for you. Please know that I am praying for you and your family, that you will have the strength and grace to move forward with whatever God decides in your lives.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15308746596689447396noreply@blogger.com