tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post4711037826574196250..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Are They All Yours? by Janette PepallJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-52319954219238528532014-07-24T23:05:04.528+10:002014-07-24T23:05:04.528+10:00Hi Janette - He's 8. I'll take a look at y...Hi Janette - He's 8. I'll take a look at your books and website. We've always been open with our son & have a great adoptive community which has been a real blessing.Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-67668066141023349492014-07-22T18:09:53.390+10:002014-07-22T18:09:53.390+10:00Hi Elizabeth, wow, you know our new mum! Yasmine h...Hi Elizabeth, wow, you know our new mum! Yasmine had a beautiful little girl, Kaitlin Mary nearly 4 weeks ago. Her and Richard now live in bendigo. Not sure if you are her FB friend, but if you check out my FB page, you will see loads of photos....I am a very proud grandma, now of 5!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-49462778756256332992014-07-22T18:07:58.185+10:002014-07-22T18:07:58.185+10:00Thank you Rita, only with the Lord's strength,...Thank you Rita, only with the Lord's strength, wisdom and peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-30310381785558487152014-07-19T20:33:02.442+10:002014-07-19T20:33:02.442+10:00I went to BCV with a Yasmine Pepall, now Bath, who...I went to BCV with a Yasmine Pepall, now Bath, who was adopted. Is she one of your love daughters? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625617346595249494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-12024514616661837742014-07-18T17:41:16.538+10:002014-07-18T17:41:16.538+10:00What a wonderful story. Thanks so much for sharing...What a wonderful story. Thanks so much for sharing with us Janette. You are sure a supermum...with the Lord's help. I'd have loved to have seen you all around the dinner table! Your grown children must be so glad they have you as a mum.<br /><br />May God continue blessing you abundantly. Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-84230680204007144552014-07-18T17:40:52.545+10:002014-07-18T17:40:52.545+10:00Hi Catriona, thank you for your encouragement! I A...Hi Catriona, thank you for your encouragement! I And blessings on our family. Yes, it continues to grow. If you are interested in children's ministry, or overseas issues, you may like to register for my regular newsletter. Both the books and registration are on my websites, at the end of the blog. Best wishes, JanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-66835454910112567592014-07-18T17:38:43.479+10:002014-07-18T17:38:43.479+10:00Thank you Margaret for your best wishes and blessi...Thank you Margaret for your best wishes and blessings! Sorry to write that it seems that non-churched and churched adoptees are similar in their adjustment, including the loss and grief of losing their birth parents. If you are interested in children's ministry, or overseas issues, you may like to register for my regular newsletter. Both the books and registraton on my websites, end of the blog. Best wishes, JanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-59880515144037168242014-07-18T17:35:39.411+10:002014-07-18T17:35:39.411+10:00Hi Jeanette, great to hear from an adoptive mum! H...Hi Jeanette, great to hear from an adoptive mum! How old is your son from Taiwan? Our children are now 43-35 years! Yes I guess we were pioneers in the early 1970s, but at the time we were 'just' wishing to give a child a home. I love writing the little books on adoption, and they are a result of many asking when, and how, do you tell children they are adopted. Hence the first are contexualised for the Chinese culture. Have you looked at them? You may also be itnerested in registering for my regular newsletter. Both the books and registraton on my websites, end of the blog. Best wishes, JanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-49155952943768277662014-07-17T22:32:51.241+10:002014-07-17T22:32:51.241+10:00What a beautiful heart you have, Janette! Thank yo...What a beautiful heart you have, Janette! Thank you for sharing a story very close to my heart. God bless you and your wee, though now grown up, tribe.Catriona McKeownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01755816934717121501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-1364110031933073342014-07-17T19:01:14.698+10:002014-07-17T19:01:14.698+10:00Your sharing this journey really blessed me, Janet...Your sharing this journey really blessed me, Janette. Thank you. I have never had anything to do with adoptions but watched a discussion round once where young adults, who had been adopted, shared their feelings toward their adoptive parents. What struck me most was that about 80% were VERY ungrateful, and only a few were truly thankful. I am sure this is different in Christian circles. May God bless you and further increase your ministry. Margaret Lepkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147233663724759684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-81747619447465168412014-07-17T18:05:57.935+10:002014-07-17T18:05:57.935+10:00Hi Janette. Thanks for sharing your story. Our you...Hi Janette. Thanks for sharing your story. Our youngest son is adopted from Taiwan and we are active members of the local adoption groups in Brisbane. CSS (Taiwan) produced a picture book for young adoptees to understand the experience. It has been a great blessing to our family - only possible because of pioneers like you. Thank you. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-19231127953111274272014-07-17T17:47:25.408+10:002014-07-17T17:47:25.408+10:00How interesting Anusha that you are a Sri Lankan A...How interesting Anusha that you are a Sri Lankan Aussie! Our Sri Lankan daughter is now the proud mother of a little girl. Your family certainly was large too, but contemporary standards. Thank you for your blessings! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-51186092868063071552014-07-17T17:44:27.477+10:002014-07-17T17:44:27.477+10:00Thank you Nola for your encouragement. Writing was...Thank you Nola for your encouragement. Writing was the furthest thing on my mind when I started adopting, but as you wrote, God has used my passions to his ends!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-11264193908744805872014-07-17T12:05:17.474+10:002014-07-17T12:05:17.474+10:00Wow Janette. Thanks so much for sharing your amazi...Wow Janette. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing story. You and your husband are truly inspirational. Bless you for the way you have been obedient to God's call on your lives. Not only have you blessed 6 children and given them a firm foundation for life - you are impacting many children all over the globe. <br /><br />I was especially interested to hear you have one child from Sri Lanka since I am a Sri Lankan Australian myself. I was also interested to hear you had 6 children under 9. My Mum and Dad had 7 children, 8 and under (the natural way) and I am the youngest.<br /><br />May God continue to bless your family and your ministry. Every blessing. And thanks for sharing your very inspiring story.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-743538675793074902014-07-17T10:29:06.889+10:002014-07-17T10:29:06.889+10:00Hi Janette - Thanks for sharing your story with us...Hi Janette - Thanks for sharing your story with us. What an amazing journey God has had you and your family on. It's great to see how God has used your interests and passions in your writing. I'm sure your training manuals and children's books will be a blessing to many. May He continue to open doors for you in your writing and advocacy.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.com