tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post4893536425341834533..comments2023-09-23T03:23:06.597-06:00Comments on Banku, Pho and Fried Spiders: What's our "story" with HIV?A. Gillispiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867049082571384585noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-65373275102295408662010-03-13T10:17:33.375-06:002010-03-13T10:17:33.375-06:00Anita-
You are a very inspiring person. I have be...Anita-<br />You are a very inspiring person. I have been contemplating adopting a child with HIV for awhile now because the need is great and the rewards are endless (as with raising any child). Your description validates all I feel and inspires me. Your dedication to uniting ALL children with their families is even a greater testament to your love and devotion. <br />Thank you-All My Beanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158987980591195840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-50940081613458036462010-03-09T14:33:12.567-06:002010-03-09T14:33:12.567-06:00Thank you for this. I found this really helpful.Thank you for this. I found this really helpful.Tovahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14180640714473365271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-37344873661483095852010-03-09T08:54:02.098-06:002010-03-09T08:54:02.098-06:00Thank you for this Anita. The biggest hurdle we...Thank you for this Anita. The biggest hurdle we've run in to with being open to a positive child is that question about the teen years. I don't have a good answer other than the one you have - all we can do is arm our kids with the information and hope and pray for the best.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04073684392781079255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-4639446498230012010-03-09T00:45:23.529-06:002010-03-09T00:45:23.529-06:00Great post, Anita. Thanks for sharing so openly. ...Great post, Anita. Thanks for sharing so openly. I believe it is so important for others to hear the message that we don't have to run from people with HIV.<br /><br />We know a family that brought home a baby from Haiti. When they went to put the cute little black baby into their church nursery, they were told that they couldn't. Their pastor came and "gently" tried to explain to them that "you know ... others might think he has HIV". What?!! Just because he is black? Unimaginable! The baby was not HIV positive. But ... even if he was, he should have been allowed in the church nursery. <br /><br />Our friends found a new church ...<br /><br />So sad!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17253303288242135440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-66314722556001247212010-03-08T21:14:48.868-06:002010-03-08T21:14:48.868-06:00I love these kinds of posts, both because it's...I love these kinds of posts, both because it's comforting to see someone elses decision making process and to hear the day to day stuff.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272756526474014493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-32600137031135897592010-03-08T21:12:12.985-06:002010-03-08T21:12:12.985-06:00I think you've done an awesome job at covering...I think you've done an awesome job at covering your "story". All the right amount of detail to clear away any gray areas. Thank you for this, it is very helpful. Thank you for your honesty. I think you're thought process then and regarding the future is spot on from my perspective. Still on this journey to see where God leads us to our future adopted kids. :)Mandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01610919864198820353noreply@blogger.com