Get the feedAdoption: The Mayernick Family
Friday, Oct 01st 2010
“As difficult and chaotic as our lives have become sometimes, I would not trade it for anything in the world.”
If there’s one thing that Suzanne Mayernick has learned about adoption, it’s that, just like pregnancy, no two are ever the same. She should know–she has four biological children, and three more children from adoption. Equally impressive, she has found the time to co-found and run “147 Million Orphans” a company dedicated to speaking out on behalf of orphans and adoption, generating income for Ugandan women, and providing support and encouragement to other adoptive families. And on top of that, she blogs.
But just saying that every adoption is unique doesn’t begin to capture the complexity of what can happen in the adoption process. Suzanne has personal experience of the intricacies of both domestic adoptions–the paperwork, the philosophical discussions that color the field, the laws and customs that make things tricky. Suzanne explained, “Uganda is unpredictable when it comes to adoption because their "time frame" doesn't really run parallel with the ‘American time frame.’” And then there was the matter of the legal framework: “In America, there seems to be more of a ‘system’ on how to accomplish most things. Uganda not necessarily…hahaha. Uganda is in the beginning stages of figuring this whole ‘adoption thing’ out.”
But nothing prepared her and her husband for what happened when they adopted their youngest from Uganda last year. During a routine medical exam while traveling, their new little girl Josie Love was diagnosed as HIV positive. When they found out, Suzanne’s husband Mike posted a note to her blog sharing just how much of a shock the news was. After all, a previous routine test had come out negative. There were no stock answers or quick solutions. They knew they’d be in a long struggle to help Josie heal her little body, and they knew they didn’t have the answers. And it hurt.
Both Mike and Suzanne drew on their faith to show them the way forward. Mike noted that a few years earlier a friend had given him a quotation that he now found perfectly apt: “The reward for considering the helpless is not just the end result, but the pain, the heart pain, that accompanies it. It is cleansing to hurt when God Himself hurts; it is a good thing.”
Suzanne became a quick student on HIV, and began to use her blog to educate others and help to separate fact from fears: “People CANNOT get HIV from kissing, touching, sharing a home, touching toilet seats, telephones, or doorknobs, eating or playing together, saliva, sweat, drinking or eating after each other.”
And little Josie began her treatments, including taking anti-retroviral medications. Within a month of beginning these treatments, her viral loads went from an alarming 700,000 to 1,800. Three months later, the viral loads were so small, they almost didn’t register.
With a mixture of pain, motherly love and hope, Suzanne initially “shifted into overdrive” to help her little girl get better: “Mama was going to do everything that needs to be done to get her baby better! I have had a mental checklist of the things medically that needed to be done for her to be able to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. In the beginning, I thought she would for sure need physical therapy to walk, speech therapy to speak, and occupational therapy for all of the rest.”
In the end, she didn’t end up using any of these therapies, after discovering that Jose responded so beautifully to the “love therapy” of her home, new parents and siblings. “She is walking, her speech gets clearer and clearer by the day…The child can pour drinks, twist bottles open, polish nails and whatever else that she puts her mind to do! So, I have decided that our family will just continue to give ‘love’ therapy. The last time that we saw our infectious disease doctors I asked their opinion on what else that needed to be done for her. Their response: exactly what you are doing...it is working!”
Despite the pain and trials, the Mayernicks would still encourage people to consider adopting. As the name of their company reminds us, there are still something like 147 million orphans out there. As Mike reflected recently, “I remember that day like it was yesterday...the shock, the fear, the disbelief, the pain, the questions. You see, I’m a planner. I like to know what’s in front of me. Plan for the contingencies, quantify and mitigate the risks, expect the unexpected, examine the pros and cons of any situation so that a well thought out, logical decision can be made...that's me .... That day in Uganda a year ago threw me for a BIG loop. It wasn’t exactly the way I had it all planned out.”
And now? “As difficult and chaotic as our lives have become sometimes, I would not trade it for anything in the world.”
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Comments
by Montie #
God bless
by Michelle Smalling #
So grateful for the Mayernicks!
by Waverly #
God bless you and your ministry!
by Heather #
Love what the 147 organization stands for. Such a blessing to many!
by Courtney #
I LOVE Josie. God could not have blessed her with a better family.
by Kelly W #
Blessings!
by Wendy Twit #
Love you girl! So thankful for you guys and your faithfulness to share your inspiring story and your life with others!
by Al Stout #
chosen... adoption... loved before you love... what a concept!
Blessings on my cousins!
Blessings on my cousins!
by Michelle Oakes #
Your family is an inspiration to everyone. God is smiling as he is healing. Bless ALL of you and please continue to do the good works God has in place for you.
by Karen #
Thankful for you! Can't wait to bring those boys home :)
by Dana Black #
Best Wishes ti you all~
by Tosha Haynes #
LOVE this family
by Edie Carter #
Love that this family and the Oatsvall family keep us praying about adoption, fostering, and God's plan for our family!
by Rachel #
I've read your blog for ages and never left a comment before. You are an inspiration and a blessing- thank you!
by Emily #
LOVE your story! Thanks for doing this to help bring my 2 cutie pie nephews home! SO thankful how God has used you to help so many kids and families with the process!
by Lisa Bushman #
Love this!
by Rachel #
I proudly wear my 147 Million shirt!!
by Jaime Sanderson #
Love this family!!!! She helped me on our own adoption journey!
by Katy Southern #
Totally Awesome! A love that can only come from HIM!
by Polly Bice #
Love your sweet family. What an inspiration you are to so many!
by keely #
love your ministry. love your heart. blessings to you, your family, and the maddox family!
by Susan Habbick #
I just forwarded your info. from a friend of a friend who is adopting from Ethiopia. Loved your blog - I'm in the process of adopting from India - I look forward to seeing your journey on your blog - May God bless you abundantly!
by Betsy S. #
We have been so inspired by you as we start our journey to adopt from Ethiopia. Thank you for being so transparent and real with the world! Wishing you blessings and love!
by Daleea #
I love how Jesus works through your precious Josie to change lives of everyone who knows her. Keep shining bright little one!
by Meredith #
I am absolutely moved by this family and love what God is doing in their hearts and homes.
by Emily Houser #
Love me some 147 million orphans!!! We can't wait to adopt from Uganda!!!
by Andie Eggimann #
I am always so blessed by all of Suzanne's post. They regularly inspire and challenge me!
by Erica #
I've never had the honor of meeting this family but I love their "147 gear" and I love their hearts!
by Josette #
I love reading your blog. All of your children are beautiful. I still remember the powdered donuts post :)
by amy monroe #
What an adorable family!!!!Josie Love is just precious!
by Jennifer #
So blessed by the Mayernick's blog:)
by Isabelle Crouche #
Love your blog...all your posts are so inspiring!
by Kaycee #
I love this! And love that just by saying that I am supporting another adoption! :)
by jess #
we are also adopting from uganda...and are so happy to help bring these beautiful boys home!!!
by Becky Rutland #
I love to see God at work through your family!
by Heather #
God bless your family!
by Keeley #
God bless your family and 147 for all the wonderful work you do!
by Savi #
Josie is so precious!
by Amy #
Love all the support of adoption!
by Anna #
keep up the good work!
by Christy #
So glad to do a tiny part to bring these boys home.
by Leah Morford #
God continues to work in me a heart that is yielded to whatever He has for me. No matter how scary or difficult it may seem. Your blog continues to encourage and spur me on down that path!
by Lesley #
Prayers for your family!
by Kat #
What a wonderful way to be able to help!
by Victoria Stover #
What a beautiful sorty; I'm so happy to support another adoption!
by Lindsay #
Always so blessed by their blog- God has set my heart on fire for orphans and I am thankful for the Mayernick and Oatsvall blogs!
by Brittany #
So thankful for this family and their precious blog! What an honor to be able to keep up with them and pray for them!
by Dardi #
Adoption is awesome!! Love hearing the stories, rough spots & all, b/c anything worthwhile is a journey.
by Becky #
I love hearing stories like this, they encourage me while we walk through our adoption journey.
by Claire Carrico #
Love to read your blog and can't wait to meet the two newest madduxs!!
by Lindsey Thrasher #
Thank you so much for you love and example. You have shown us that it is not only possible to adopt and HIV+ child, but you've shown me the joy it brings. I'm praying to walk in those footsteps someday. God bless you and your sweet family!
by Meia Evans #
Love 147...Suzanne and Gwen are awesome!! Glad to help!
by kasey nelson #
Mike and Suzanne are our heroes! They and sweet Josie love and all of their beautiful and God blessed children are the reason we are currently waiting for our referral from an hiv positive orphanage in India, we love u!
by Katrina Green #
So happy to watch your organization and family grow and thrive.
by Leslie #
What a precious testimony about the power of love and family. Thanks for sharing your story.
by Erica #
Love their blog and 147 million orphans! So inspiring.
by cindy anderson #
Praise God for you and your precious family! God is using you in the lives of many. Thank you for blessing our daughter and family as they adopted their son.
by Lindsay #
I hope to someday have a family like yours. You are a beautiful inspiration to me. God bless you and your family.
by Nancy Simmons #
What an amazing family with an amazing mission for an amazing God!!!
by Natasha #
Thank you for opening up your family! All the best.
by Abby Akridge #
Love the Mayernick family!!!
by Abbie Whitehurst #
I absolutely loovveee my aunt, uncle, and cousins.....so special :)
by Charlene McAvennie #
Sweet Josie in a sweet family. God is good!!
by Tara #
You continue to bless us!
bless bless us
bless bless us
by Brandi #
God bless your family and all who are touched by your journey!
by Dawn Wright #
Beautiful story of GOD!
by Rebekah #
What a story! It's awe-inspiring how God works out every minute detail in the lives of his precious children. Even the details we never anticipated in a million years. How great is our God!
by Taryn #
Love 147 Million Orphans and what they do for families (like mine) in the process of adopting! We are completely in love with Uganda, since our daughter is over there now, and are so happy two more children will be coming home soon :)
by JoAnn #
What a blessed family :)
by Emily #
Josie Love is absolutely precious!
by rebekah wright #
we love the mayernick family!!!! so very thankful for you all.
by Susie #
one day I want to meet that sweet Josie Love and the crew!
by Elisa Rubin #
Greetings from Texas! We met Drew as a middle schooler... Then we cheered for him, as he played basketball at Vanderbilt. Now we'll cheer him and his wife on, as they adopt these two little boys. God bless you guys.
by Drew Maddux #
We love you guys so much!
by Linda #
What a blessing you are to us all! Thank you for sharing your story and your hearts with us.
by Tara Maddux #
We love you so much- thank you for being such a special part of our lives. Your example is powerful and we so admire the way you have followed God's call on your lives!
by Kendra Chiolis #
Love walking along side of you in God's love!! Going to meet our little one in 12 days!!!! Best wishes and lots of love your way!
Kendra Chiolis
Kendra Chiolis
by Jeunesse Nageotte #
May the Lord bring these boys home safe and soon!
by Krista Box #
We are adopting from Uganda because of this sweet family!
by Arica #
Love your story & how God is using it for his fame & glory! As my sweet friend Julie, who is now with Jesus, always said as she battled cancer "Greater Glory!" Your family is yet another picture of that. Thank you!
by Emily #
I love your story! Adoption, particularly, Ugandan adoption is very close to our hearts! Thank you for telling your family's story!
by Jill #
It's a wonderful thing you all are doing! May God bless your family!
by Angie #
LOVE what 147 Million Orphans is doing! Blessings to the Mayernicks family!
by AmyE #
Have loved following the Mayernick's story. And love the work they continue to do!
by Laura Unruh #
Your Family's story has impacted sooo many!! Love your heart for the orphan!!
by Renee Ives #
Our family is from Franklin,TN and we are living in Uganda right now. I will be working at Amani beginning in January and...we visited and met Patrick and Nicholas just LAST week! They are precious and doing well. Blessings! The Ives Family
by shannon #
what you do for the adoption community is off the charts! Blessings to you!!
by Jordan #
Love following yalls adoption journies! It has changed the desire of our hearts in what we desire our own adoption journies to look like. Love to see the Lord provide for the Maddux family!
by Amy B. #
Bring those babies home!
by Amber #
Your story is such an encouragement to me. I can't wait to see what the Lord has planned!
by Grace Hartmann #
Praise the Lord for families. :)
by ElizabethH #
love your blog! so inspiring!
by love #
love this family! may they & their friends that are adopting be richly blessed with His continued love & grace!
by Cindy #
Such an inspiration!
by katie #
Thank you for sharing your story and allowing God to use you to help us become part of a something bigger than ourselves.
by Katie #
Love this!
by April Hayman #
Your family is an inspiration!
by Kimberly A Miller #
Praising God for your family from Hong Kong!
Love & Blessings,
Kim
Love & Blessings,
Kim
by mk #
I love this sweet family. Can't wait to grow mine in the same way.
by Suzanne mayernick #
Thanks six seeds!
by Kim #
I love following your family.
by Joan #
First time comment. Love your blog, love your family. Love from Joan in Australia
by Deb Steiner #
Praise the Lord for what He is doing with adoptions! Amen.
by Connie Meyerdierk #
I've been reading Suzanne's blog for awhile, and am ALWAYS encouraged to vigorously press on in pleading the cause of the fatherless for the glory of God.
by Eunice Folsom Nelson #
My cousins, Suzanne and Mike and all seven of their amazing children are inspirations not only to their families but to the world. I love you guys so much.
by Jessica Owens #
You have a wonderful family and you are an inspiration to so many on this adoption journey! Best wishes and prayers to your friends as they bring those adorable boys home!
by Wendy Wagler #
It is wonderful to get to read about your family!
by Lori Vines #
Unbelievable family!!!
by Andrea #
I know Josie from Amani and am amazed by her progress! Thanks so much for all you're doing to help the 147 million...
by monica #
Love Love Love this family!!!!
by Tia #
i love that this is helping others bring children home to love
by stacey #
God Bless
by Jamie #
Love and miss you all!
by andrea bercos #
blessings to you and your families!!
by Kelly #
I love reading people's journeys to adoption and seeing how God can use us to bring Him glory. Adoption has blessed us beyond words and its exciting to see others on this journey!
by Kryste #
This family has been SUCH an inspiration! I am so thankful for finding their blog and having MY heart changed by their story. Josie Love has changed alot of lives!
by Susan Kyner #
Beautiful. Thank you for that encouragement.
by Shonya #
God is so good, and I'm so glad you are supporting them in their adoption of their children!
by Anon #
=]
by Erica #
An inspirational family, thankful for your beautiful example of Christ. Much love to you Mayernicks!
by Katie Dunlap #
Love this family & excited to help with another adoption!
by Michele #
Congrats on your sweet little boys! Many blessings to you, it will be fun watching God move the mountains to bring these lil guys home!!
by Jordan Terry #
Thank you for everything that you do Suzanne!
by Inna Markus #
inspired
by Amy #
Thanks for all your work for God's Kingdom.
by wheat #
it is such a joy and honor to know you and your precious family suzanne~ thank you for hearing God's call on your life and being faithful in it! what a joy all your children are. we love each of you tons and tons!
by sonja #
Beautiful story!!!
by Bobby Edgil #
Our family has known the Mayernicks for years and when they decided to extend their family it was a selfless act. Mike and Suzanne have done a wonderful job blending their family. We love you all!
by Elizabeth #
Inspiring!
by kate #
Thank you for loving like Jesus loves.
by Heather #
Love keeping up with your family. Praise be to God for all that has been accomplished through 147 Million Orphans!
by Landon Scott #
Amen
by Renee #
Thinking back on Josie Love just ONE year ago and comparing that to this thriving little girl we know now is nothing short of a miracle!! Thank you, Mike and Suzanne for sharing your journey so honestly and boldly with the world. You are heroes of the faith...and you know I love you! :)
by Chelle T #
Prayers for double blessings.
by Kimberly #
Love adoption and the families God is using to bring children into His family of faith.
by Beth W #
Praise Him!
by mary bielmann #
Hello, I love love love your story and have been following you silently for some time. I came to know your family through Auntie Katie at KissfromKatieBlog. We have 5 children - 4 of whom are adopted and we are currently foster 3 little girls. All this kids love to see what's happening with your family, how God works through you and in you and all the important meaningful items at 147 Orphans. You have inspired us to consider adopting a special needs child - we are praying about it and God will lead the way. Blessings, Mary
by Elizabeth #
LOVE that I had to scroll so far down to post a comment!! Love what your family is doing in the lives of orphans!! LOVE LOVE LOVE how GOD is working to change lives by using your family to reach others!!!!!!
by Kameron Shadrick #
I praise God for bringing Josie home. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the orphans of the world. Persevere my friends. We must fight for them together. God bless!
by Cathi Geisler #
yay! :) keep it up! :)
by Callie #
Such an inspiration!
by Tori #
Thank you for sharing this story and more importantly helping others bring their babies home. Let's work until they all have a home.
Much love Suzanne!!!
Tori
Much love Suzanne!!!
Tori
by Kristin Miller #
This family has been a small glimpse of Jesus to us! They are quickly becoming a huge role model in the lives of me and my husband.
by Jeremy #
Thank you for investing in us.
by calee #
Bring those sweet boys home!!
by Sara #
Thanks for your heart and passion for adoption, and for sharing it so openly with a world that needs to hear it!
by Paula #
Our god is mighty to save =)
by Corrie #
Thank you so much for your story. Your family has been such an encouragement and inspiration. I am happy to help in any way I can! God bless you and your family!
by sarah june #
i LOVE the mayernick family. what a blessing your overflowing LOVE for God and your family is to all who get a glimpse or dose. i am thankful for your selflessness and obedience.
by Shelby Brown #
so wonderful!
by Kristin Myers #
The girls at 147 are my heroes! I look up to them so much!
by Amber #
God bless you and your family!
by Kait #
People like this are why my husband and I are actively seeking to adopt two little boys with HIV. Thank you for this!
by Kim #
Love your heart for the orphan!
by Melinda #
God bless you and your family for helping this family!
by Kaneil Ritter #
Anything to help! I love reading Suzanne's story and wish the Maddux family all the best!
by shelby rice #
blessings on this sweet family
by Joy #
The Father knows what we need before we do. You needed Josie, and she needed you.
by Sarah #
You and your family give me strength and keep my heart full knowing that you are a voice for the orphans. I proudly rock out in my 147 gear. Thank you!
by Mandy Mayernick Harvey #
And just think, how many more stories just like this are waiting to be written, told and celebrated! How many more families, children, lives God longs to touch and change and will! SO BLESSED to be a part of what God is doing:-)
by Jenny Hanson #
So incredibly thankful to this amazing family who helped inspire us to fianlly take the leap to adopt and who opened our eyes to HIV orphans and the advances in treatment of HIV/AIDS
by alicia freeman #
Thanks for sharing your story - you are a huge encouragement to me!
by Diane Sourwine #
It's all about Love, Love, Love, Love...sweet little Josie Love:-)
by lauradodson #
So happy to see more littles getting a family. Thanks be to God.
by Ally #
We love the Mayernicks! Thrilled to be on this journey of adoption with y'all.
by J Defoor #
What a blessing you bring to this world. Praying for your family and other families that are adopting children from around the world!
by Karen Smith #
can't wait to see Nicholas and Patrick with their three sisters...what fun and chaos lays ahead. Blessings, Anne's mom
by Janet #
What a wonderful addition to your family. I am looking forward to getting to know Josie.
by kgp #
I have learned so much and been so inspired by reading The Mayernick's blog. Thank you!!
by Joli Streth #
Your family is such an inspiration! Thank you for living it out, right in front of everyone else...so that we're all blessed also!
by Leslie #
It was great seeing you at the Together for Adoption conference. My teen boys are enjoying wearing their t-shirts.
Blessings!
Blessings!
by Merica #
Just when I think I have the world figured out, I read the Mayernick's blog and realize there so much work to be done on behalf of the orphan crisis and families doing all they can to end it. Much love to this family!!
by Amber Hauser #
Awesome story!!
by baba #
unbelievable! love makes the world go round!
by Victoria Johnson #
I have not had the privilege to meet the Mayernick family but by reading the blog it is apparent they are showing us by example what it means to be disciples of Christ. What a beautiful family. Wow,I am thankful to hear their story & to be inspired by their love for God, family & community. Praying for you!
by Rebekah Robinson #
May God continue to bring children out of orphanhood into families! He "sets the lonely in families"!
by Carisa Roberson #
can't wait for these 2 littles to get home!
by Casey #
What a beautiful picture of the Kingdom. Love this family's story!
by Angie #
Praise God for adoption!
by CaseyMomto3 #
I have been blessed and encouraged by your family's journey! May God continue to lead and use you!
by Taylor #
Thank you for living out our calling to care for the orphans and widows! Your family is SUCH and inspiration!!! Amazing story.
by Madie #
Y'all continue to inspire me! God bless!!
by Brooke #
What an amazing story.....
by Meghan #
This family has been a blessing to me!
by Heather Bailey #
Can't wait to hear about the adoption- God bless you all.
by Cheryl #
What a blessing this family is....so inspirational!
by suzanne #
God is using you in an incredible way. Thank you
by Whitney Saucedo #
Yay! for the Maddux family!! So exciting!!!
by Chrystal #
Praying for you!!
by Leslie #
Amazing how the Lord continues to use your family to give hope to SO many!!! God is good!
by Sims #
What a blesssing!
by ali #
i love y'all so much!
by Marge #
My daughter in law got me started reading Suzanne's blog, now I'm hooked!
by Heather #
Beautiful story!
by Jeanne Ellen #
Josie is a gift to all of us. Thanks for letting us love her.
by robin #
Miracles happening all around us, how beautiful and inspiring.
by Stephanie #
Your family is an inspiration! God Bless!
by Debbie #
Thanks for sharing. This is a story that need to be heard.
by Kim Bedzyk #
Amazing family, they are so inspirational!
by gwen oatsvall #
love it !!!
by Lisa M #
I love love love Josie Love's stories, She is an angel from above who is reaching many people for the Kingdom of God.
by Adrienne #
Amazing story. God is so good!
by Angela #
God Bless you as you serve our Lord and King!!
by caroline cone #
congratulations to the Maddux Family in adding two little boys to their family!!!! so excited for them.
by Susan Cline #
I love the Mayernick and the Maddux families. You are all a constant blessing in my life. I love watching all the children grow in the Lord with the example of such wonderful parents. I can't wait to meet Nicholas and Patrick.
by Trace #
Beautiful!
by Courtney Cassada #
awesome! LOVE adoption!!!
by Melissa Davidson #
Blessings!
by Trent #
I love it...keep up the good work
by Edward #
love what your doing
by Cammie #
Thank u for all your support of Patrick and Nicholas
by Allison #
I loved reading your article and have loved visiting your blog. Please continue to pray, pray, pray for people like me who are desperate to adopt (for YEARS) and whose spouses are just not there... yet.
by DeDe #
Love your heart for adotion
by Kandace #
Your support for adoption has blessed so many
by Natalie Uribes #
Suzanne, We finalized our son's adoption in September, partly because of the positive view of adoption I saw on your blogs. Thanks so much
by Tracie Bonds #
These two families (The Mayernick's and The Maddux's) and their overflowing love have changed my son for a lifetime! There are NO WIORDS great enough to thank them. I will forever be grateful for the love, the example and the life lessons you have shown Braxton! May GOD open the windows of heaven and pour out HIS Blessings on you!
In His Love, Tracie Bonds
In His Love, Tracie Bonds
by Erin #
This family has blessed my life in so many ways!!!
by Heather #
Blessings!
by Haley #
fellow adoptive parent...just started following your blog... lots of encouragement and inspiration...may God be glorified!
by Karen #
I am so inspired by your journey and read your blog regularly. My children followed your journey via the blog and cried/prayed for you as you were in Uganda. They can't wait to meet Josie Love for the Thanksgiving holiday.
by jennifer watson #
we are praying for the maddux family. thank you so much for all that 147 million orphans is doing!
by Aubrey #
I love seeing God working to bring all these precious kids home to their forever families! He is so wonderful!
by cara finger #
beautiful article . beautiful family.
by Alissa #
I have been so inspired by the Mayernick family and 147millionorphans. I pray that one day I get married and have the opportunity to adopt!
by Katrina #
excited for another child to have a forever family!
by Angie #
Thanks for writing....it keeps inspiring me to continue on in our own adoption story!
by Shelly #
Your family is SUCH a blessing, an encouragement and an inspiration to so many. We praise God for all of you!
by Kelli #
God Bless and thank you for being a inspiration to others!
by Kelley Williams #
So inspired by families like the Mayernicks'!
by Jamie #
This was wonderful to read, God Bless and Keep this family safe :)
by Vanessa B #
Thanks for being the voice of the voiceless! And, thanks for sharing their story.
by Jessi Cook #
I just love your passion for orphans, especially HIV ones. You are a light on a hill.
by Amanda Davis #
Thank you!
by Megan #
I love your honesty and openess about your journey! It just goes to show how much the average mom can make a huge difference for God's kingdom! Sending love and prayer to your beautiful family : )
by Brandi #
You are so inspiring. I love your heart!
by camille Patterson #
thankful for your example...and what a blessing for your friends the maddux fam! cute little guys!! camille
by Courtney Armistead #
What a blessing to watch Gods story unfold for the Mayernicks! I am so thankful for this precious family!!
by Anne #
Woo hoo!
by a #
beautifull
by Mandy #
Thank you Jesus for what you're doing!!!!
by Boothe Farley #
Praying for you all and so thankful for your stand!!
by Gina Scott #
Inspiring! The Mayernick's offer so many of us examples of Christ's open arms here on Earth! What a gift.
by April Reynolds #
What an amazing story!!! I have heard alot about 147 Million Orphans and would love to learn more about it. This is truly unbelievable.
by Jackson #
way to go Mayernicks! God bless you.
by John #
What an incredible blessing to read this.
by Brother Wilson #
Soli Deo Gloria. Numbers 6:24-26
by rip #
great story!
by Mandi Johnson #
Your testimony was pivotal in our "YES!" to adoption.
Love what God is doing through the Mayernicks. :)
Love what God is doing through the Mayernicks. :)
by Al #
Josie Love - The name says it all. Created by a loving father and chosen by a loving family! What a blessing!
by Brie Scott #
Way to go Mayernicks!
by Melinda Herman #
Jesus loves the little children!!
by christie erwin #
Love this story!
by Jennifer Chase #
So happy to be able to help out a fellow family adopting from Africa! Thank you for this opportunity!
by Jess Lehman #
so awesome!
by Jarren Withrow #
I cant wait to meet my cousins, Patrick & Nicholas!
by Tanner Withrow #
Adoption Rocks!
by Jan #
Thank you for sharing your story. What an inspiration.
by Sarah Crane #
LOVE this sweet family! Josie Love is the most aptly named child maybe ever...she is the most loving little girl in the world and captures your heart instantly, along with the entire Mayernick family. So excited for the Madduxes!
by Ashley Waltemath #
Praying for you as you selflessly serve everyday!! Ya'll are living the gospel!!
by Sam Ferry #
Beautiful!
by Stacey #
What a great story. I am inspired by this family.
by Kyle #
God Bless you guys!
by Carley #
God bless!
by Diane Button #
Love the way you let your light shine!!! We love you and miss your adorable faces!
by Melaney #
What a sweet family!!!
by Rachel #
LOVE the Mayernicks!
by Kristen Jones #
The maddux family will be such a encouragement to our community as they show us how to speak up for the fatherless!!
by Ryan McSwain #
God bless your family! Soli Deo Gloria!
by Danny Keck #
May God Bless you and everyone with 147 Million!
by Kay #
Love the way God's love, grace, patience, and faith is played out every day in the Mayernick family.
by Julie Smothers #
I pray God will bless you as you have blessed so many others.
by Lila Dobbins #
Love this family, and this story!
by Leslie Carpenter #
Love, love, love all of the sweet faces of those little ones who have been adopted and the families who have chosen to love them.
by stacy clayton #
Romans 8:22- so thankful for adoption. So thankful for your family!
by ashley adams #
thank you for the blessing you have been in Paul's life and the blessing you are to these 2 little boys. Can't wait to see them running around the gym!
by lynn #
What an inspiring story!
by Linda Conley #
You have chosen to follow God's calling. You and your sweet family are such a blessing. I am so thankful for your family.
by Jennifer Karlen #
Love, love, love to read the Mayernick's blog! What a beautiful family woven together in God's amazing way!!!
by Sara #
We love 147 million orphans! Great story!
by Ellen #
God bless you for sharing your love and ministry. You are in inspiration!
by Daniel Moore #
I love getting to know Michael on the basketball team this year!
by Vicki Howell #
What an inspiration and blessing your family is to everyone around you!
by Jacqueline #
What a wonderful family! Blessings on you all.
by Michelle ~ Blogging from the Boonies #
God bless you!
by Andrea Emigh #
What a wonderful calling! May the Lord continue to bless your family.
by Greg #
amazing story!
by Tim Thompson #
The Mayernick's and Maddux's.....Changing the lives of of Children for God's Glory.. Wonderful Love
by reba tate #
Is it too late to comment? Hope Not, Loving these wonderful blogs that keep me lifted up and remind me what's truly important in life.
by Kathy #
Josi Love truly brightens every room she enters! It is a joy to know her and see her thrive in her new family! Blessings!
by Troy #
Great story!
by Karen #
This is so wonderful! Thank you for sharing with us!
by Christie #
Love therapy is the best kind of medicine. May it be so among all families.
by Dawn Pleasant #
Wonderful testimony of obedience to the Father and receiving the blessings of obedience!
by Dan Karl #
Your family is an inspiration to all! What a blessing!!
by Ed C #
what a great ministry and calling.God bless
by walt #
Love you guys! Thank you for your example.
by Calvin #
God keeps working for us all, the example was great.
by maria #
Neat to watch what God has done through your lives. You are a blessing to our family and so many others.
by Karen Gallagher #
Praise God for being open to God's leading!
by Jennifer Lantz #
What a tremendous blessing and testimony this family is to everyone who meets them. A true picture of God's love no matter what!
by Kirsten #
Blessings to your family! I love to read your blog- your faith and energy always inspire me!
by anna mitchell #
love yall
by Martin #
Great Story! Can't wait for the boys to get over here!
by Martin #
Great Story! Can't wait for the boys to get over here!
by Leigh Ann Nail #
Thank God for the Mayernick family! They are some of the sweetest, most loving, and generous people I have ever met. What a privilege it's been to watch the Lord at work in their lives.
by Nanette Ryan #
The Mayernick family is such an inspiration to many and I have been blessed by reading how God has worked in their family's lives.
by Melanie #
What an inspiration this family is. I love reading their blog and keeping up with their many adventures.
by Steve #
May God continue to bless the Mayernick family as they continue to bless others. Thank you for sharing your story.
by Alyssa MacMillan #
Praying for you guys! So encouraged by your story.
by Alyssa MacMillan #
Praying for you guys! So encouraged by your story.
by amy #
God is using you in mighty ways to impact his kingdom! Love your heart and the selfless way you love.
by Brad and Christy #
Will be praying for you and your family as you go through the adoption process! God bless!
by Tosha H #
This family is such a blessing!
by T Haynes #
Can't wait to meet Patrick and Nicholas!!!!!!
by Heather Lambert #
I pray that you and your "family" will be united VERY SOON!! May God give you patience as you wait and bless you for being the Hands and Feet!
by Connie #
Bring those sweet boys home.
by Kay #
Praise God for families like yours that give so much to those that are helpless. Blessings on your work.
by Aly Houser #
I've been following they Mayernick's story since they went to Uganda to bring Josie home. It's been such a blessing to see what God can do through willing hearts.
by melissa #
God bless!
by Shauna #
We love the Mayernicks and what they have done for this community!
by Sherill #
God bless you and your family!!!
by Brooke #
What an inspiration your family is!
by David Thomas #
Beautiful story.
by Lauren #
I love their blog. It inspires me and encourages me!
by Mary Kate #
Absolutely beautiful! We can't wait to join them in adoption!
by Conor Farley #
Thank you Mayernicks for helping change our community.
by Lauren Huss #
Just paying it forward...
by Christy B #
So sweet...love the blog!!
by Mollie #
Thank you for everything you do! You are a fantastic example of making children the priority they deserve to be!
by Terri #
Truly inspirational! I'm a big believer that every child deserves a forever family---thank you for your work in supporting and encouraging adoptive families....
by Dawn Ruff #
What an inspiration to us all! Love the Mayernicks and especially sweet Josie Love!
by CAK #
Thank goodness the world has people like you!
by JILL #
God Bless!
by Shelton greene #
Blessings and love to your special family!!!
by Ashley #
God is doing amazing things!!
by Mary #
Amazing what God is doing in the lives of so many families obeying the will of God for their life. The Mayernicks are precious!
by Julie LeFevre #
I love what this e-zine is doing. Thank you!
by Emily p #
God bless all of you!!!
by itfeelslikechaos #
Such an inspiring story! May God bless your family!
by Shannon #
What a blessing for your family! May God continue to bless each of you - and Josie's health!
by Connie Thomas #
Thank you for giving us a little glimpse of heaven here on earth.
by Ashley #
Adoption is such an amazing gift from God, glad to be able to bless others through something so simple.
by Nancy Thomas #
May God continue to strengthen and give you energy for each day!
by Rachelle #
can't wait to follow on this beautiful journey of adoption!
by jonna #
God bless!
by Alice Jones-Toledo #
What an amazing and inspirational story. God bless you and you whole family!
by Vallie Collins #
Amazed by you!
by Jacci #
God Bless!
by Melanie Moran #
God is so good- what precious children!!
by Bill Delvaux #
I love adoption stories!!
by charlotte #
Such an inspiration, God bless you and your ministry.
by Donell L. Seager #
a beautiful story and an easy opportunity that has the potential to make a huge difference in the lives of orphans.
by Julie #
What a wonderful story that is only just beginning!
by Jennifer #
May God bless you.
by Lani #
God bless your family.
by Glenda Gaye Mayernick (Gran to Josie Love and 13 other grandchildren) #
As "Gran" to Josie Love and 13 other beautiful grandchildren, the Mayernick family is of course very precious to me. We are also praying faithfully for Tara and Drew as they bring home their two beautiful little boys from Uganda.
by Kati #
Love this organization!
by heather #
What a precious story!
by Catherine #
xoxox
by Grammy Amy #
God Bless
by Delisa #
Precious.
by Trudy #
Thanks for the picture of how we are all loved by our adoptive Father!
by Nick Nail #
God bless!
by Tina #
Thank you for supporting adoptions and for letting others know the importance of adoption.
by jim farmer #
Blessings
by Kyle #
Awesome! So excited to see two more orphans coming HOME!!!
by Blair Bankhead #
So thankful for you guys!! love you!
by Carrie friesenhahn #
Suzanne, keep standing in the gap for these precious ones - you point SO MANY toward Our Father. Bring those Maddux boys home!
by Renee Click #
Thanks for opening my eyes to a whole different world! You are doing great things!!!!
by shelley #
love this!!
by Emily #
LOVE this family!!
by Sherry #
Love your hearts!
by Jennifer #
Great story...good to know there are such wonderful people in the world :)
by Katty #
Always inspiring - thank you!
by Christi #
Amazing story of love and courage xo
by alicia #
Bless your family and the others with a calling for adoption in Uganda and beyond
by Lori #
We are thankful for these families who are answering the call to adopt!
by Kristy D #
What a wonderful story.
by Elizabeth #
What an encouraging story!!! Thank you for sharing your lives!
by Farhad R. #
What an incredible family!
by Niloo #
Such an amazing story. It's truly inspiring to see people with such amazing hearts.
by Tasha Via #
What a beautiful story! We just began our own Uganda adoption journey and LOVE reading of others on the same journey...
by Rebecca #
Your actions give hope to so many others. Thank you!
by Ashley Cottrell #
Thank you for helping the Maddux family!!!!
by amy drane #
This is awesome Suzanne....Tara, can not wait to meet your 2 new little ones!!
by Sharon #
Love this family.
by Emily #
Thank you for sharing your family's story Suzanne. It is great to be able to do something for another family here!
by Christy schuette #
My husband was adopted as a baby and raised by a wonderful family who loved him and made him into the man I love. We have recently found his birth mother and are developing a relationship with her as well. Adoption has been such a blessing in our lives and we pray it will be such a blessing to this family as well.
by Sue #
What a great story!
by Katie Mauldin #
I pray that God is glorified as this family continues to listen and follow his leading
by Jason Edwards #
Can't wait to meet them! God bless your family!
by Debbie Crenshaw #
I love hearing all the stories about precious children finding a forever home. The Mayernicks are truly inspirational. Debbie Crenshaw
by Susanne Richardson #
I love your blog and read it daily! Thank you for sharing the love of Christ.
by Lori #
Amazing story. God bless each and everyone of you..
by Leigh Ann #
Love this!!
by Jenn #
So happy that more little ones are coming home to their forever family soon!!
by Libby Hopkins DeMoss #
Adoption rocks!
by Libby Hopkins DeMoss #
Adoption rocks!
by Katy #
What a beautiful story. Those children (and parents) are blessed.
by Josie Gary #
Love love love x 147 million!
by jan eberle #
Amazing story...amazing family...AMAZING GOD!!!!!
by Mendy Mills #
Congratulations!
by Rebecca #
Love it!
by Diana Dickey #
You all are such a blessing to so many people around you. Me included. Thank you so much for just being the wonderful people you are. I love you and can't wait to see you soon!
by Diana Dickey #
Love the Mayernick's.
And Tara, get your boys here soooooon!!!!!
And Tara, get your boys here soooooon!!!!!
by Patti #
God bless you as you make a difference in these children's lives.
by kat davis #
I love yall's blog! Diana shares stories and pictures. Good luck!!
by Morgan Mathis #
So overwhelmed by how you show God's love to His children!
by Jordan Lewis #
this is beautiful. i am so excited i got to hear about it, God's body of people is so beautiful and the way He crafts it together blows my mind.
Thanks for listening to His Spirit.
Thanks for listening to His Spirit.
by Tabby Perko #
Suzanne is an inspiration in so many ways! Hope those 2 precious boys on the blog get home soon :-).
by Macy #
This is so powerful and amazing. Truly inspiring!
by Brynn Petrey #
I hope to adopt children one day, this is so amazing!!!
by Jessica #
Have loved reading Suzanne's blog and learning about Josie Love. Such a beautiful picture of God's grace!
by Angie Fogg #
Praying for you all!! God Bless!
by Erica Jenkins #
Yay! Love this family and love reading about them!
by melissa #
Love hearing all of the amazing adoption stories!
by Nicole #
Love what y'all are doing
by Margie #
Your family has been a huge inspiration for me. Thank you for following God's calling and leading others to do the same.
by Deborah Hagerty #
God bless your family for what you are doing!
by Kathy Lipic #
So awesome Suzanne! Loved seeing you guys when you came to Normal (Illinois that is :) What a blessing each of you are!
by Jacqui #
Such an inspiration to us all! May God Bless you all!
by Sarah #
This is awesome guys! Keep it up and God bless you all!
by Kathryn #
The Mayernicks are such a wonderful example to everyone interested in adoption. It's so encouraging to see God moving in their lives!
by Stephanie #
What a blessing!
by c #
praying for you guys!! God is really working through you. 147 million orphans minus 2!! :)
by Chandler #
Incredible story! Perfect example of the movement Jesus started to encourage us to meet the needs of people.
by Jim #
The Mayernicks are awesome. We all should follow their lead.
by Preston #
Incredibly inspiring and such a blessing!!!
by Emily #
the Mayernick family is so inspirational, I love reading about their life and adoption experiences
by Stacey Blubaugh #
Thanks for sharing your lives with us!
by Stacey Blubaugh #
Thanks for sharing your lives with us.
by Azar #
Blessings and best wishes.
by Lisa Dickey #
Best wishes for a wonderful cause!
by Faith #
What a great picture of family. That no matter what sickness your child may have you face it and just LOVE.
by Molly Campbell #
We are so excited for the Maddux family. Adoption is such an amazing blessing!
by Jana Van Zanten #
truly love this blog!
by Tamara #
Wonderful! Blessings to all.
by Betsy #
I would love to adopt one day, but I think I'd rather have a husband first to help me! I love reading about Josie, and I'm glad to do what I can to help more orphans get adopted!
by Wendy #
I have loved reading about Josie's story from the beginning. I can't wait to see how far this sweet girl goes!
by Kara #
Thank you so much for being passionate!
by Ethan #
Thank you for shining the light of God!
by Karen Piwetz #
May God bless you as you help others.
by Nicole Shields #
Love adoption! Two of my three beautiful children are adopted!
by Sara Hines #
I have seen how adoption can be a wonderfully rewarding experience for families. It has brought two beautiful little girls into our family and they could not be loved any more than they are now.
by Terri Jones #
Blessed to know the Maynernick Family and their obedience to our AWESOME GOD! Amazing family! Love and Blessings to you all!
by Morgan Adams #
The Mayernicks have no idea the impact they have had on my life!
by Ansley #
I have enjoyed keeping up with your family on your Journey to care for and speak up for the orphans. I am praying for you all and can't wait to meet everyone in about a week in GA at the "Love the Least" conference in my hometown!
by Shelly Francis #
Jesus Loves You!!!!!!
by RaVae L Erickson #
I found their blog just before they discovered Jlovie's HIV positive status. It has been a real treat to hear how they have made it through.
by Stephanie #
This blog is such a blessing to our family. Thank you!!
by Michelle #
Love this story! Thank you for making me (a stranger) a part of your lives.
by mandy #
bring those babies home!!!
by Addsiyn #
Love to see the hands and feet of Christ pulling together to bring a child home!!
by Kristen H #
God is in control... He has a plan for all of us, we may not see it at the time, but it all works out. Adoption is a Blessing. It has blessed us, and hearing your story only inspires us to keep moving forward.
by Kimberly #
Bless you for your heart for the lost little ones of this earth. I am thankful for your work so that many of them can be "found."
by Chris #
Thank God for you and your faithfulness.
by Jenny #
God's ways are higher than our ways. It was a pleasure to meet Suzanne last weekend at the Mid-Atlantic Orphan Summit.
by Sara #
True Religion
by Angie Donaldson #
You are an inspiration to follow. Your trust and dependence on Christ are food to the soul.
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!!
by kara #
Love your beautiful story! May God continue to bless your sweet family!
by dawn #
thanks so much for sharing your story!
by Lisa kindred #
The most amazi g family for Josie love!!!
by Jamie #
This is such an amazing story of Love and God's blessing. Thank you sharing.
by Kathy Vaughan #
God knew what He was doing when He put Josie Love in your home! Thank you for what you are doing, not only for Josie, but for the women of Uganda and the cause of the orphan. God is smilng!
by Laura #
Thanks for sharing your story!
by Erin Crenshaw #
So thankful for this sweet family!
by Jessica Duranceau #
Blessed by your story!
by Grace #
May God continue to bless you and your family
by Gail #
You have been a blessing to so many...have been following your blog discovered through Amazima!! Blessings!
by Terese #
You have been an inspiration to so many! Thank you for being so transparent in your faith and family and for being an advocate for so many kids out there!
by shelley #
love this!
by deathstar #
The power of love and faith is immeasurable! Thank you for sharing this story with us.
by Margaret Sachsenmaier #
What an amazing family who serve an amazing God!!! We can learn so much from them!
by Sarah #
Thank you for sharing this amazing story with us! Beautiful family!
by Lori B. #
I've been surrounded by adoptive families lately and so blessed to hear all of their stories. God bless you and all those who adopt God's precious children.
by Gretchen #
Your family has encouraged our family to begin the adoption process!
by Beth Krehbiel #
I love your hearts!
by Erika Chapman #
I was so blessed to read this...thank you!
by Kim #
What a beautiful picture of heaven here on this earth. Love you guys!
by Gloria Cooley #
What a precious family!
by Anne Adams #
God's hand is in adoption, without a doubt.
by Beth Griffith #
I remember reading Mike's blog post that he wrote while you were still in Uganda. Amazing to read your stories today, such an inspiration.
by Terri Coney #
God bless you and your journey through adoption...it rocks!
by donna #
What a true testament of God's sovereign love! Your family is truly amazing!
by Jana #
Thank you so much for living such amazing lives! You are an inspiration to so many. May God bless you and your family.
by Janet #
I am inspired by your life story.
by Heather #
Such an inspiration. May the Lord continue to bless you as you speak up for those who cannot speak up for themselves. Your family is beautiful.
by Jennifer Randolph #
An absolutely inspirational family, living to bring glory to God!
by Joey #
Great work
by Tonya #
Our daughter is adopted from Kazakhstan and is the light of our lives. We are getting ready to go back and adopt a son in the next couple of months, so we totally understand where you are coming from. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.
by Chris #
Amazing story.
by Kami #
Awesome!!! Praise the Lord.
by Jenna Lorick #
Love your blog and your ministry...so inspiring!
by Lynn Isaacs #
Suzanne and Mike, Watching your story has been a blessing. God's joy and strength is evident in your lives! Thank you for encouraging and challenging those around you!
by Tanya #
Suzanne and Mike, Your blessings have been a ripple in the water that has touched us all profoundly! Thanks for sharing and loving and caring.
by katieb #
Ya'll are awesome!
by Expressmom #
There are angels here on earth & they are caring for the orphans.
by Michelle Mykeloff #
Blessings to you!
by Kelsie #
Thank you for everything you do for these wonderful kids!
by Martha Price #
We knew you were a special family when we first met you all those "many" years ago and its so neat to see what the Lord has & IS doing in your life! You are raising 7 pillars in God's Kingdom--He's so faithful to show us the way! It's a joy to hear how the Lord is equipping you to pursue your God-given purpose!
by Amy #
wow, what an amazing family! there are so many good people out there, it just makes my heart happy!
by Tara #
Love this beautiful story!
by Jerri L. Basler #
I am happy and it makes me smile when I hear stories like this where families are brought together out of love. Doesn't matter how you get together, just know it is God's love that makes it happen!
by Sara #
Best wishes to you!!
by Jen #
I am so amazed by your family and have bought several items through 147 Million Orphans. Thank you for all you do and for giving so many people "love therapy."
by Elizabeth #
So awesome to see families walking out the Gospel in daily life. "He did not leave us as orphans."
by Leslie #
The angels are rejoicing in Heaven!
by Beth Griffith #
Your little boys are precious!
by Melanie #
God Bless you and your family!
by Beimnet #
Yay adoption!
by Bemni #
Your family is so inspiring on how to act out God's command to love the orphans.
by Bemi #
Praying the best for your family!
by Deanne Carroll #
God bless you all.
by C.Stewart #
I think what you are doing is awesome!
by Kari Segner #
I read about Josie on Katie's blog. So great to hear an update.
by Emily #
Praise God for Josie's health and for the love of the Mayernicks!
by H. Olson #
Love your blog!
by Haley #
Excited for your family!!!
by Hillary #
Thanks for what you're doing to help orphans!
by Bethann Marchionna #
Praying for you all! God bless you indeed for living out James 1:27
by Amber #
i think everyone needs a little "love therapy"! beautiful story!
by Ashley #
It is inspirational to read about people like the Mayernicks family. I hope and pray that I too will be able to adopt in the near future and hearing these stories like theirs motivates me all the more.
by Jill Gonas #
Thanks to your dear family for living life "ragged and with the pedal down" as you pursue God's beautiful story for your lives!!
by Alisa Harder #
Beautiful family!!
by Susan Mackey #
What an inspirational family.
by Sera #
beautiful story!
by Rainey #
The ripple affect you are having is amazing. Thanks for sharing your love.
by Grace #
Here's 2 more dollars!!!
by Grace #
So excited for the Maddux boys to come home!!
by Grace #
:)
by kelly T #
God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving!
by Cindy #
God Bless...
by Laura #
Thanks for sharing your story and thanks for supporting another family who is adopting two of God's miracles.
by Ashley #
Prayers for you and the adoption process~ God Bless!
by Theresa Douma #
Wow! What a fabulous fundraiser!
by Lainie #
Praise the Lord for your sweet angels! And thank you for BOLDLY stepping out of the box and sharing about, petitioning on behalf of and not giving up on bringing awareness to God's precious ones!!
by Meredith & Chris Messick #
What a joy to see pictures of these two sweet boys in Africa, that we hope will soon be HOME in Tennesee soon! THey are precious! Thank you both for being bold and sharing the need, your story, and displaying the work of the Lord in and through your lives. We love the Mayernicks!
by Meredith Messick #
You keep spurning me on, girl!
by Stephanie Bowling #
God Bless!
by Jenny Williford #
Love Love Love these two families! What awesome examples of how we should all live!
by Shannon Helm #
Thank you for sharing your story and God Bless.
by sandy helm #
If only the whole world could read this, what an inspiration you are to all of us. Thank you for caring and God Bless You and Your Family
by Judy #
Your story is a great testimony of faith and love!
by Jenny #
Prayers and blessings for your adoption!
by Paige #
So blessed by the stories and faith!
by Heather #
I just love good adoption stories. We're currently on the waitlist for an adoption from Ethiopia.
by Dee Sullivan #
Loved reading your story! I'm a mom to 5... 4 bio and 1 adopted and want to adopt more. Recently began an orphan care project with our church called "Hope for Life". It's new and small, but we serve a BIG GOD and I know he has BIG plans!!! I pray many lives will be blessed by your ministry. God bless!
by Rebecca Martin #
Your story is inspiring! I pray that God will make the path I am to take for Him as clear as He has made yours. I love you and your family so much and I will do anything I can to help you and your friends. God Bless You:) Beck
by Abby #
How wonderful!
by jessie bricker #
this family is so inspiring!
by shannon #
Wouldn't miss a chance to help bring home more children from Africa. Keep bringing them to families!! Suzanne, thank you for all that you do!!!!
by Elise Harper #
Thank you for sharing your life and love of our Savior!
by Shannon #
Bless you guys!
by Vicky #
Thank you for sharing!
by Julie #
Parenting it hard - no matter HOW you became a parent. We have a God who is bigger than a hurting child, bigger than a disease, bigger than the fear the looms in the unknown. There are so many that tell me they "thought about" adopting. There are 147 reasons to act on that thought.
by Gale Starnes #
What precious little boys. I hope they are home very soon!!
by Andrea #
Enjoy reading your stories! Be blessed!!
by Brenda Stout #
I love the stories. God Bless you all
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