Comments on: Having nothing to offer http://www.conversiondiary.com/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:43:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Success Stories – Fulweiler Family http://www.conversiondiary.com/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html/comment-page-1#comment-31413 Success Stories – Fulweiler Family Wed, 11 May 2011 17:43:31 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html#comment-31413 [...] I’ve mentioned, I’ve been plagued with worry ever since our Kidsave child Rita got here that she’s not having [...] [...] I’ve mentioned, I’ve been plagued with worry ever since our Kidsave child Rita got here that she’s not having [...]

]]> By: How to make a person cry in Hobby Lobby | Conversion Diary http://www.conversiondiary.com/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html/comment-page-1#comment-29062 How to make a person cry in Hobby Lobby | Conversion Diary Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:59:51 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html#comment-29062 [...] I’ve mentioned, I’ve been plagued with worry ever since our Kidsave child Rita got here that she’s not [...] [...] I’ve mentioned, I’ve been plagued with worry ever since our Kidsave child Rita got here that she’s not [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.conversiondiary.com/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html/comment-page-1#comment-14792 Anonymous Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:18:06 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html#comment-14792 I think you've gotten a lot of good encouragement about what you are offering Rita. <br /><br />I just wanted to add encouragement to read Doherty's works! Fantastic stuff for moms, imo. I think you've gotten a lot of good encouragement about what you are offering Rita.

I just wanted to add encouragement to read Doherty's works! Fantastic stuff for moms, imo.

]]> By: monica_divineoffice.org http://www.conversiondiary.com/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html/comment-page-1#comment-14761 monica_divineoffice.org Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:04:25 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html#comment-14761 I am a "young" reader of your blog, I am impressed with your ability of describing your thoughts and feelings. I see all this people giving you their support, I really hope all our best wishes and thoughts and prayers can help you find some strength for yourself. And I agree with everyone, your love is your best gift for Rita.<br /><br />God bless you!<br /><br /><a href="http://divineoffice.org/" rel="nofollow"> divineoffice.org </a> I am a "young" reader of your blog, I am impressed with your ability of describing your thoughts and feelings. I see all this people giving you their support, I really hope all our best wishes and thoughts and prayers can help you find some strength for yourself. And I agree with everyone, your love is your best gift for Rita.

God bless you!

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]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.conversiondiary.com/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html/comment-page-1#comment-14758 Elizabeth Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:02:54 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html#comment-14758 My thoughts are that if you give Rita the same sort of open-hearted affection you showed to your neighbor friends, you will bless her more than an entire summmer of camp! You're doing a great job! Also, remember to get some rest! :) xo. EE. My thoughts are that if you give Rita the same sort of open-hearted affection you showed to your neighbor friends, you will bless her more than an entire summmer of camp! You're doing a great job! Also, remember to get some rest! :) xo. EE.

]]> By: Jennifer @ Conversion Diary http://www.conversiondiary.com/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html/comment-page-1#comment-14757 Jennifer @ Conversion Diary Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:01:51 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html#comment-14757 Anon -<br /><br /><i>Then why on earth would one push them away, warehouse them, in some sort of summer camp, no matter how costly? It seems to me that if some parents are using this as an opportunity to show how much money they can spend, this is probably means nothing more to them than the social cachet achieved by hosting an AFS child.</i><br /><br />Thanks for your comment. I apologize, I should have given a little more detail. All of the Kisave families in our area except us have two parents working, so they have to utilize day camps. Although they're all taking turns taking days off of work to hang out w/ the kids at each other's houses. They're really wonderful people who are incredibly dedicated to helping the children.<br /><br />Also, the idea w/ Kidsave isn't necessarily that you (the host family) think you will adopt; a lot of people do it who know they can't adopt but think they might be able to find the kids homes w/ people in their social networks.<br /><br />Thanks for the comments, all! Anon -

Then why on earth would one push them away, warehouse them, in some sort of summer camp, no matter how costly? It seems to me that if some parents are using this as an opportunity to show how much money they can spend, this is probably means nothing more to them than the social cachet achieved by hosting an AFS child.

Thanks for your comment. I apologize, I should have given a little more detail. All of the Kisave families in our area except us have two parents working, so they have to utilize day camps. Although they're all taking turns taking days off of work to hang out w/ the kids at each other's houses. They're really wonderful people who are incredibly dedicated to helping the children.

Also, the idea w/ Kidsave isn't necessarily that you (the host family) think you will adopt; a lot of people do it who know they can't adopt but think they might be able to find the kids homes w/ people in their social networks.

Thanks for the comments, all!

]]> By: Elena http://www.conversiondiary.com/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html/comment-page-1#comment-14756 Elena Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:33:06 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html#comment-14756 Imagine my surprise to see a picture of the B on Conversion Diary. We live practically around the corner from Madonna House in Combermere, ON; so, it is always delightful to see MH spirituality popping up in even more places. I spent a summer there ten years ago and my mom was an applicant years ago and knew the B personally. Thus, the MH way of life permeates our home and many of the homes around this area. You are welcome any time. And, I am sure, that your ministry of presence to Rita is more than enough. Imagine my surprise to see a picture of the B on Conversion Diary. We live practically around the corner from Madonna House in Combermere, ON; so, it is always delightful to see MH spirituality popping up in even more places. I spent a summer there ten years ago and my mom was an applicant years ago and knew the B personally. Thus, the MH way of life permeates our home and many of the homes around this area. You are welcome any time. And, I am sure, that your ministry of presence to Rita is more than enough.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.conversiondiary.com/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html/comment-page-1#comment-14755 Anonymous Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:18:38 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html#comment-14755 I don't understand ... isn't the purpose of that Kidsave summer a "test run" to see if this child fits at least tolerably into one's family, with an eye to possible adoption? Then why on earth would one push them away, warehouse them, in some sort of summer camp, no matter how costly? It seems to me that if some parents are using this as an opportunity to show how much money they can spend, this is probably means nothing more to them than the social cachet achieved by hosting an AFS child. I don't understand … isn't the purpose of that Kidsave summer a "test run" to see if this child fits at least tolerably into one's family, with an eye to possible adoption? Then why on earth would one push them away, warehouse them, in some sort of summer camp, no matter how costly? It seems to me that if some parents are using this as an opportunity to show how much money they can spend, this is probably means nothing more to them than the social cachet achieved by hosting an AFS child.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.conversiondiary.com/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html/comment-page-1#comment-14754 Lisa Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:46:33 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html#comment-14754 I agree with the others. I'm sure what Rita is craving is being apart of a family, not going to camp or running around sight seeing. This kid must just be absorbing all the love around her like a sponge. I think she's lucky. I agree with the others. I'm sure what Rita is craving is being apart of a family, not going to camp or running around sight seeing. This kid must just be absorbing all the love around her like a sponge. I think she's lucky.

]]> By: mary http://www.conversiondiary.com/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html/comment-page-1#comment-14753 mary Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:52:35 +0000 http://gator1217.hostgator.com/~fulwiler/2009/07/having-nothing-to-offer.html#comment-14753 anonymous single mom: I will say an extra prayer for you and your kids tonight. single parenting is ROUGH. anonymous single mom: I will say an extra prayer for you and your kids tonight. single parenting is ROUGH.

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