Everybody give a shout out
This is probably my last post before we leave the country. (Unless I do some more playing to find the best way to upload photos.) So I thought I would explain a little about how this blog works.
First, we will be posting as often as possible to keep everyone up on our journey. Second, we don't know how often that will be.
Links and e-mail
On the right side of your screen you will find some links that we recently added, Info on Kazakhstan plus the local weather in Kaz so you can see what it's like where we are. Also you will see our e-mail address. It is not the one you might be used to using but we aren't sure we can check our regular mail so if you want to reach us, use samdunning@yahoo.com there is a link to it on our profile.
Posting Comments
The most recent post will always be at the top but all the posts will stay up for the duration of our trip. If you will look at the bottom of EACH post there is a place for comments. Just hit that button and a screen will come up so you can read other peoples comments on that day or post one of your own.
1. Type in your message
2. click the button that says OTHER and
3. sign your name on the line so we know who left the comment.
4. When your done click publish and your comment will be added to the page. Sometimes this takes a few minutes.
We will try to respond to every message but it may take us some time because our connection will be much slower than the dial up connection that we have here in the US. Also our time will be somewhat occupied taking care of Elizabeth and Andrew.
PLEASE, PLEASE comment!! YOU don't have to comment on what we post. You can tell us what you did for the day. Volleyball, golf, church, school, work, weather, it really doesn't matter to us. We will be desperate to stay in touch with home, family, and friends. Remember, everyone there speaks Russian or Kazakh. Holly and I do not.
About the Shout Out
Keep us in your prayers. Remember that we will probably not post again or even be able to see the blog until very close to next weekend. IT WOULD BE VERY NICE TO SEE A BUNCH OF COMMENTS AND SHOUT OUTS WHEN WE DO LAND IN THAT COUNTRY SO FAR AWAY FROM HOME
SO IF YOU READ THIS (EVEN IF YOU DON'T KNOW US VERY WELL) POST A COMMENT AT LEAST THIS ONCE SO WE CAN SEE WHO IS FOLLOWING OUR JOURNEY
Love to you all,,,,Sam, Holly, Elizabeth, Andrew & Baby
First, we will be posting as often as possible to keep everyone up on our journey. Second, we don't know how often that will be.
Links and e-mail
On the right side of your screen you will find some links that we recently added, Info on Kazakhstan plus the local weather in Kaz so you can see what it's like where we are. Also you will see our e-mail address. It is not the one you might be used to using but we aren't sure we can check our regular mail so if you want to reach us, use samdunning@yahoo.com there is a link to it on our profile.
Posting Comments
The most recent post will always be at the top but all the posts will stay up for the duration of our trip. If you will look at the bottom of EACH post there is a place for comments. Just hit that button and a screen will come up so you can read other peoples comments on that day or post one of your own.
1. Type in your message
2. click the button that says OTHER and
3. sign your name on the line so we know who left the comment.
4. When your done click publish and your comment will be added to the page. Sometimes this takes a few minutes.
We will try to respond to every message but it may take us some time because our connection will be much slower than the dial up connection that we have here in the US. Also our time will be somewhat occupied taking care of Elizabeth and Andrew.
PLEASE, PLEASE comment!! YOU don't have to comment on what we post. You can tell us what you did for the day. Volleyball, golf, church, school, work, weather, it really doesn't matter to us. We will be desperate to stay in touch with home, family, and friends. Remember, everyone there speaks Russian or Kazakh. Holly and I do not.
About the Shout Out
Keep us in your prayers. Remember that we will probably not post again or even be able to see the blog until very close to next weekend. IT WOULD BE VERY NICE TO SEE A BUNCH OF COMMENTS AND SHOUT OUTS WHEN WE DO LAND IN THAT COUNTRY SO FAR AWAY FROM HOME
SO IF YOU READ THIS (EVEN IF YOU DON'T KNOW US VERY WELL) POST A COMMENT AT LEAST THIS ONCE SO WE CAN SEE WHO IS FOLLOWING OUR JOURNEY
Love to you all,,,,Sam, Holly, Elizabeth, Andrew & Baby
posted by Sam and Holly at 10:03 AM
13 Comments:
Wow! To have followed this journey is truly a gift. I have enjoyed interceding in prayer for you both and for your children chosen by the hand of God himself. I'm reminded of a passage in one of my bible studies that referred to spiritual mothering. As little girls, we long for the children that look just like us... they have our eyes, our nose or our hair color. But, as life progresses, some of our dreams aren't realized as we expected them. However, the glorious news is that in the waiting, God is at work, bringing to pass His perfect plan, not our good one. When the dream is finally realized, we find our prayer has changed, as we wish for our children to reflect more of Him, the true giver of life, and less of us. May God bless with abundance these two gifts He has given you. May He anoint them with the sweetest of testimonies in the years to come, and may you continue in His strength and courage to raise them in the love and knowledge of their Lord. Have a BLAST picking up your children! I’ll be watching the site! Much Love!
Michelle,
Sam and I both greatly appreciate your prayers on our behalf. We had watched God work in so many ways throughout our adoption process that we know without doubt many people have been remembering us in prayer. We can never thank-you enough, I am thankful for your friendship. with love, Holly
You know I'm with you guys all the way! I'll be checking this all the time to get an update. You are covered in prayer. Be safe and have a great time. Stick with rice...it's always a safe choice! Love you guys!
Emily, We saw Ashley and Amber at the mall today. They told us about the losses. Coach may be rough on you but It'll be good for you later in the year.
We'll hurry all we can. Love Uncle Buddy
Hey guys it is almost time for an amazing journey to start and we will follow you all the way. You all will be in our prayers and thoughts. Once again anything we can do back here please let us know. You guys are such a blessing to Me & Deb and we praise God for you entering our lives.
HOLLY AND SAM, JUST A NOTE TO SAY WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR A SPEEDY AND SAFE JOURNEY.THANKS YOU FOR SHARING YOUR MEMORY MAKERS WITH US SO WE CAN ALSO EXPERIENCE GOD'S MIRACULOUS WORKS. WHAT BLESSED LITTLE ONES THAT HE HAS CHOSEN TO BE NURTURED LOVED, AND GUIDED BY THE TWO OF YOU. YOU WILL BE GREAT PARENTS! GOD BLESS, WE WILL BE ANXIOUS FOR YOUR HOMECOMING.
RUTHANNE AND JOE PAT COCKRELL
Everyday now when I check my email we are checking in on what is going on with the Dunnings. Not only can i say how happy we are for you, but I wanted to thank you for sharing with all of us too. I am waiting with great excitement for the day I log on and see a picture of your whole family together at last. Please know that you are in our prayers as well. Enjoy your time together in a country where there will be many new things to see and do. Take lots of pictures. We love you and will be checking on you everyday.
Love, Andrea, Shawn, and Samantha
Hey you two! We are so excited for you both! We know you will be flying today and just wanted you to know we are praying for you each day. We can't wait to see Elizabeth and Andrew when you get home! We love you both!
Holly,
What and exciting time!!! I couldnn't wait to get to the web page and see the journey that you both have been walking! Enjoy every minute and know that I am sending prayers for family as it grows and as you travel. I will check in later! Beth Perkins
Well, you're probably flying somewhere out there right now. Holly, I want you to know that Blake saw your pic on the blog while I was reading and he recognized you "that's Holly!!" and then he added, "and gog" (for dog, of course). I can't wait to hear of the day you first see Elizabeth & Andrew!! I'm so excited for you. We love you guys & will be checking in everyday.
Love, Karen
hey buddy and holly!! so how is everything going? i have no idea but i am guessin that your in khazahkstan now which is cool well everyhthing is goin good we have 3 new kids mandy hodges, coleman wilson, and austin somebody who moved form maine! volleyball practice went good today but we had to cut it short because the cheerleader came in we had miss schelduled again tom. afternoon we are leaving for our tourney in apollo where only the varsity will be playing but we do get to stray overnight at a hotel its going to be so much fun! also coach said if we make it to the gold bracket which is like the top bracket we get to shave coach mikes head and since he didn't wnat us to shave his head he said we could shave his legs (eww) and he was like one leg? so i have no idea if we are goin to or not maybe i should mention somehting else like..hmm.. building a sundae on his head? tommorow we get to get out of school at 1:45 so yea but the next week will be the true test of school well i am gonna go cuz emily wants to reply to amber and ashley say hey oh and all my friends and me and em of course and our teachers our praying for you and elizabeth and andrew! well love u lotts and miss u too!
**~!!whitney!!~**
Thanks to Andrew & elizabeth's Mom
and dad (Sam & Holly) for allowing
us to go on this wonderful journey
my prayers are with you all for a
safe journey and health, I know
when you get home it will be a
great day for every one. Take care
and Hugs to you all.
Charlotte Bradford
we have known that all of this was going on but have just now gotten on your blog, and all I can say is how awesome God is. you too are very special people to share all of this with us. What a wonderful work he is doing through the two of you. I have enjoyed every picture every story of your daily activities. What an adventur!! and can I say your family can not wait till you all come home. especially emily and whitney. we will continue to pray and check in with you all. This is so exciting. And if I must say. So much fun. foriegn countries are so different from the usa or the usa is so different than other countries. Have Fun Your children are precious. Tony and Elva Bridges
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