More from China!

Blogging is a challenge here in China!  Just wanted to let you know that we do have some updates on both Emily's Blog and the Show Hope Blog.  Click on over to check out.

Comments

[Catherine Baga]

Just like to ask if where ANGELA NILES lives?You can just give me the name of her country.I'm looking for Sharon Angela/Angela Sharon Niles. It would really be a great help if you tell me where Angela Niles lives so that we can figure out if she is the long lost mother of our dear friend.I think its about 15-18 years old already that she left her daughter here in the Philippines..Hope you will reply..God be the glory.God bless.

[Lisa..from So. Cal]

Having problems getting on to twitter..will be in prayer right now regarding your blood pressure!
My husband has high blood pressure too, can be scary, but GOD is in control.
Lisaxo

[Michele Kelly]

Mary Beth,

Thanks for allowing us to come along on your trip via your blog. It is a blessing to view the positive, most spirit-filled comments from others, but above all, it is a nugget of joy to light my day in knowing that you and yours are safe, enjoying your trip, and receiving endless blessings through the trip itself.

Prayers are wrapped around you and yours,

Michele

[Sarah]

Praying 4 u! Enjoy ur trip!:)
Matt. 19:26

[Angela Niles]

I have enjoyed "keeping up" with ya'll through your blogs. Praying for you as you travel, minister and even cry your way through this journey - that the Comforter will indeed be your constant companion. Praying for your health as well, Mary Beth! :) God bless.

[Colleen]

Praying for you to feel better soon. You have had an emotional journey and hopefully you just need a little rest. Take care and Praying for your safe return.

[Lilly]

I'm sure that there are people who are monitoring the health of them all over there, and they know the extent of the issue. Depending on where the pain and swelling is, it can be a number of things; even constipation. This can cause the blood pressure to elevate. Praying, but I know that God's the ultimate doctor of our lives too. :) (husband's a pediatrician, and I had to ask him) :)

[Janice]

Mary Beth,
I also just saw your 'tweet,' and I am praying for you. Your bp and swelling may be a 'sign' that you need to come on home when Steven returns. There are so many things happening there, civic unrest, earthquakes..
Your symptoms may need more medical attention than you will be able to find there if things there keep going south, the way they sound from media reports here. We're praying for a safe return for all the group.

[Julie]

It's great that we're able to read about your experiences there. Inspiring, encouraging, uplifting, and humbling are just a few ways to describe how I feel when I read your words. Thank you for sharing your time and your heart.

While it's wonderful to share, it's essential for you to experience, too. Take your time and savor the moments there.

[Lindsay]

And of course the doctor in your group went home already! It's easy to get anything over there. I'd have that looked at personally, but I will definately pray for the situation!

[Karen]

MaryBeth, I have truly enjoyed following you and your family on your adventure to China. What a blessing to see Maria's Big House of Hope and the children that will receive help there! Will be praying that the rest of the trip goes smoothly and you get a fresh glimpse of what God is doing! With much love,

[Misty]

Marybeth--I just saw your last tweet. I am praying you are OK. High BP and swelling on one side--it this continues PLEASE find a Dr.

[Sharon - ON Canada]

Mary Beth - just saw your tweet - praying !

[Rebecca Rogers]

Marybeth, It has been so nice to follow your trip to China. My husband and I have been waiting over 3years for a referral from China. I always feel closer to our little one when seeing pictures and reading stories from China. We are waiting for a Special needs child. Who Know maybe our child will come from Maria's Home. Thanks for sharing

Because He Lives
Rebecca

[Lindsay]

Jody, I heard that that quake that hit them last night too, but if they're in Beijing, they're no where near the epicenter, so they're fine. Having lived in California for three years a few years ago, it's crazy how scary quakes are, especially when they happen at night! Praying for safety as the second group is getting ready to leave to come back home, and another group is set to come to China!

[Jody Ferlaak]

Just heard about another China earthquake. Hoping you and your family/team are safe and praying for those injured. You're right in your previous post about so much suffering in this world. Yet we KNOW that God is still on the throne and always will be. So in light of that we can trust and carry on- even with doubts and sorrows clouding our way at times. I pray God will keep on blessing your willingness to give Him glory- even with the pain you carry. One day we will know fully and it will be worth it all! GOD is good. May you feel it and know it and SEE it and share it all the rest of your days. Love and prayers for all of you.

[jill funkhouser]

Ok, Marybeth, I just recently have been looking at your showhope website and we have been thinking about adopting but am not sure yet. We have 4 kids and would love 1 more but am feeling unsure about having the money to do it and raise them in the right way. I struggle with buying organic food for our family thinking it's what we are supposed to do and wonder if the lord wants me to, because we would save so much money towards our family. I am just really feeling lead by the lord to do this. Please help. Thanks!
Jill

[Isabelle Dupuy]

I would love to give an artwork in memory of Maria. She loved flowers and I love to paint them. It would be a special gift from me. I could give an other one to be auctioned too to raise money, whatever is better to support the cause of children. I'm a French artist that lives in Houston, TX and I love to paint God's nature. My website is www.isabelledupuy.com and you can contact me at isabelle@isabelledupuy.com

[Christine Gordon and Family in MA]

love SEEing the updates; prayers continue from now until the final "gotcha day" when we will be with our Lord at the "big, big house."

how precious to be able to share this "great adventure" in China with all of you via blogs, fb and prayer!

with HOPE in the ONE who gave Maria to you,
Christine Gordon and Family in MA