tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post4728954692441560367..comments2023-10-23T07:14:38.960-07:00Comments on Urban Goes Country: Our little celebrityCharissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09621183972130351161noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-17511372789248568252008-10-20T19:44:00.000-07:002008-10-20T19:44:00.000-07:00What a wonderful story! She has come so far in su...What a wonderful story! She has come so far in such a short period of time!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08140747599532143155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-39283494704505834212008-10-13T07:53:00.000-07:002008-10-13T07:53:00.000-07:00Charissa, What an absolutely beautiful story on A...Charissa, What an absolutely beautiful story on Ava and your family! I can't believe the difference between the videos and her now, she is so big, healthy and so HAPPY! And I absolutely love Jude racing around with her in the mop bucket. What a great big brother :) God bless your beautiful family,<BR/>Kelly SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-45762254984092079202008-10-12T23:44:00.000-07:002008-10-12T23:44:00.000-07:00That was beautiful... and fun! once again, thank y...That was beautiful... and fun! <BR/>once again, thank you for sharing Ava with us, is a blessing and a delight to be part of your journey<BR/><BR/>God blessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-14364576993739562692008-10-12T19:08:00.000-07:002008-10-12T19:08:00.000-07:00well, wow! she just gets cuter every time you show...well, wow! she just gets cuter every time you show us a new picture/video :)<BR/><BR/>those changes are pretty darn remarkableJaimiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813757609656165402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-85327567697874552442008-10-11T14:45:00.000-07:002008-10-11T14:45:00.000-07:00That is such a nice story! It's amazing to see th...That is such a nice story! It's amazing to see that first video of her at the orphanage, and to see her now. The changes are just so...well, AMAZING! She is such a beauty.<BR/><BR/>Take care, <BR/>Michelle (RR)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651655152014552563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-67936012322235479372008-10-11T08:52:00.000-07:002008-10-11T08:52:00.000-07:00Sorry to post late, but I couldn't see the video y...Sorry to post late, but I couldn't see the video yesterday, error on page. But it was worth the wait. What an awesome portrayal of adoption and the love of a forever family. Glory be to God for such coverage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-20854615741220068282008-10-11T05:01:00.000-07:002008-10-11T05:01:00.000-07:00Nice story. I love your big brown bow and when yo...Nice story. I love your big brown bow and when your brothers pushed you in the water bucket. very cute.My name is Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12532019900834158013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-78990734777687670522008-10-11T02:11:00.000-07:002008-10-11T02:11:00.000-07:00Awesome Story. Amazing little girl and family!Tha...Awesome Story. Amazing little girl and family!<BR/>Thanks for sharing!<BR/>StefanieStefanie and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770902190128752383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-45099033014452374132008-10-10T23:18:00.000-07:002008-10-10T23:18:00.000-07:00What a great video for Ava to have when she's olde...What a great video for Ava to have when she's older! I hope it encourages other families to consider adopting a special needs child too.<BR/>I love her outfit by the way, the little brown bow and her smile is too cute!Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14757942067951645910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-35048345485483971572008-10-10T20:47:00.000-07:002008-10-10T20:47:00.000-07:00What a great video!! It was wonderful to watch. It...What a great video!! It was wonderful to watch. It is truly amazing how much Ava has changed in such a short amount of time :)!<BR/><BR/>~ QadoshyahQadoshyahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824192344524447095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-21240923275520660332008-10-10T19:20:00.000-07:002008-10-10T19:20:00.000-07:00I can't get the link to work for me :( Maybe you ...I can't get the link to work for me :( Maybe you could email me the link??mom2fourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07452373772054437942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-37864623868756474312008-10-10T15:57:00.000-07:002008-10-10T15:57:00.000-07:00What a wonderful video clip!I don't know what Ava ...What a wonderful video clip!<BR/>I don't know what Ava was thinking watching herself on TV, but Xander watched it with me and he clapped at the end :)Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854999345315958520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-61476014225863255222008-10-10T15:17:00.000-07:002008-10-10T15:17:00.000-07:00Happy tear flowing for all of you, it is amazing t...Happy tear flowing for all of you, it is amazing to see her with your family now, like she was always there!Arizona mom to eighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01875806984101641881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-40851768869949305022008-10-10T14:13:00.000-07:002008-10-10T14:13:00.000-07:00Ok, of COURSE I cried!Ok, of COURSE I cried!June Bergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611299565251107517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-49036781883826506012008-10-10T13:41:00.000-07:002008-10-10T13:41:00.000-07:00that was very sweet...you guys have done a great j...that was very sweet...you guys have done a great job with her!Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10492758212697795557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-7840556645989039142008-10-10T12:10:00.000-07:002008-10-10T12:10:00.000-07:00your whole family looks (and sounds) wonderful in ...your whole family looks (and sounds) wonderful in the video and Ava looks fascinated with herself in the photo!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08960894346159188766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-83880865201292540012008-10-10T11:56:00.000-07:002008-10-10T11:56:00.000-07:00Beautiful, Charissa, you and your family are beaut...Beautiful, Charissa, you and your family are beautiful! You did need her as much as she needed you and I am still so happy that you've found each other. I know God will continue to bless you all.<BR/><BR/>JillThe Spicer Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17231444247180474488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-88775576647146745732008-10-10T11:36:00.000-07:002008-10-10T11:36:00.000-07:00Incredible story and all your kiddos looked adorab...Incredible story and all your kiddos looked adorable. I love how they all love and take care of her!Terrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13242696424021465133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-44357761559021805442008-10-10T10:08:00.000-07:002008-10-10T10:08:00.000-07:00I finally got to see the news clip! WOW impressiv...I finally got to see the news clip! WOW impressive! How wonderful to be in your new home, sharing on tv what God has done for Ava and for you all! So happy for you all!!! "We constantly thank God for every rememberance of you and the work of faith and labor of love you are doing for His kingdom"!!! love and hugs to all 7 of you! Didn't God tell you on the train something like this would happen??? Awesome!Janell & Kennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13325647548373142637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-51449929218764318852008-10-10T09:58:00.000-07:002008-10-10T09:58:00.000-07:00WOW! What an inspiration you guys are. Melissa G...WOW! What an inspiration you guys are. <BR/><BR/>Melissa G.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-21888047547479501382008-10-10T09:10:00.000-07:002008-10-10T09:10:00.000-07:00oh thank you so much for sharing! what a wonderful...oh thank you so much for sharing! what a wonderful clip! LOVE the new house and that fireplace! :D<BR/><BR/>(a sister to a family adopting from ukraine)breannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897684042125589984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-82121328381400492432008-10-10T07:35:00.000-07:002008-10-10T07:35:00.000-07:00Ava looks amazing! She has come a long way...and ...Ava looks amazing! She has come a long way...and it's only been 8 months?! Wow! You guys are awesome!<BR/>Once we get back with Drew we want another play date with you guys!Chad and Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17471058317465129064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-82807213064575576592008-10-10T06:35:00.000-07:002008-10-10T06:35:00.000-07:00Wow! They did a great job on Ava's story -- it is ...Wow! They did a great job on Ava's story -- it is amazing to see the "before" and "after" in that video. Everythime I read your blog or see you kiddos playing with each other I wish we could be neighbors! If we were neighbors you could help me decorate -- Your new country home looks beautiful!<BR/><BR/>Christina S.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317463724240498996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-33769517937629679632008-10-10T06:03:00.000-07:002008-10-10T06:03:00.000-07:00That was a really nice video. Ava has come a very...That was a really nice video. Ava has come a very long way in a short amount of time. Thanks for sharing your story.<BR/><BR/>KaylaCarson's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08431455378783988344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6434202048056046520.post-49897164972002618412008-10-10T06:00:00.000-07:002008-10-10T06:00:00.000-07:00I just had tears through a smile so big by cheeks ...I just had tears through a smile so big by cheeks hurt. Who would have ever known how deep and wide the places and people God would take your experience to? By the way, you looked beautiful Charissa!jennifer...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06855225130173397726noreply@blogger.com