WHEN I FEEL FORGOTTEN & UNHEARD // Update On A Difficult Adoption Journey

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Hello friends! In today's vlog, I share with you, the nitty gritty of both of our adoption journeys. These updates aren't always filled with exciting news. However, I share insightful encouragement that I know many of you will relate to. Thanks for dropping by!
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[@Gogetemscoobie]

Izzy with her foot through the picture frame lol that did make me smile

[@nunya2954]

I know, tbh, I almost couldn't swallow my food right, I got so laughing and it was so unexpected while I was eating.

[@ajgehlhausen]

Decrease the logical to increase HIS glory!! Love that! Thank you for sharing your heart, Ashley!

[@sharonkramer3225]

You are an Angel of God, bringing Light into the darkness. Thank you for coming into my life.

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Well, you’re too kind! ❤️

[@robynpardazi9719]

The biggest display of Gods Glory can be seen more clearly only when He removes every possible avenue of human claiming credibility. Those are the hardest walks for sure. Excellent video and thank you for staying true to His word in all circumstances.

[@mandimc]

I had to write this comment down. Something I needed to hear right now.

[@casalasa321]

You dress the kids so cute 😍 You're such a good Mama to those babies.

[@TheFeltsFamily]

😊 thank you

[@tc3066]

Mika-Ella looks so grown up❤and poor Izzy still is hitting hard😢let's hope it gets better soon❤

[@marylamb5650]

You haven’t been in my feed for ages .Miss u all ❤️

[@mspinklady74]

Mean while Miss Issy is doing her thing with her foot in your heart decor , I love how she relly enjoyed you straighting her hair she seemed so patient sitting theirxxx

[@gertrudegiesbrecht]

So awesome to hear you speak on how God works with us , even though we don’t understand, but God knows what He has to do with us and how to guide us along in life to understand Him more. Thankyou for sharing!

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Thanks for being here! ❤️

[@melissasherrodmurkerson2261]

Loved the way you told the word today. 🙏

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Good, because I feel all over the place when I’m sharing it! 😂

[@pamelam1500]

The hair on your girls!!! Gorgeous. So jealous. ❤

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Thank you and I agree! ❤️

[@abbieprice3430]

That was cute seeing Mika playing Connect Four with the man in the nursing home! I haven’t played it in so long, I may find one and teach my nephew how to play sometime! Other than that, I’m sorry about your adoptions still being slow! Maybe some miracle will happen if you keep on hoping and praying!

[@ck4599]

Oh Ashley you did a wonderful job telling the story❤

[@jamiemccartney8134]

We're right with you- Article 5 family. It's an emotional journey, and more so a FAITH journey, to be in this process with SOOOO many unanswered questions. I have a good friend whose adopted 5 times from that country. She always says to keep blinders on. Don't look to the left or right. Just keep walking the path God has us on. Amen!

[@audyharrison]

@user-cu3qz3vk1q Again, why are you being judgemental? Are American children the only ones that deserve homes? Why be harsh to people who are in a hard situation because they care about ALL children.

[@janicecummings4917]

I enjoy seeing your family. Beautiful people.

[@esthergishkori8850]

Love those girls, love the bible talk and love you. ❤

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Love you! 🥰

[@kimberlyfasulo]

Thank you so much for speaking about your bible journey! I am going to follow. Love this🫶🏼

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Yay! Thank you! Let me know how you like it.

[@Nine22286]

Thank you so much for your wisdom. I have recently been going through God’s waiting season as well. Last month i have lost my retainer. Didn’t know why, although to not follow on my own understanding. I’ve been worrying about the circumstances. Your strength helped me as a reminder today that I’m not alone. I’m always inspired by your faith as I am an adoptee. (I’m using my friends account). Anyways I pray God will fulfill you with what he sees in your plan. God please change the kingdoms heart. And bring answers to our prayers in the waiting season. Amen. Thank you Heavenly Father. And thank You. ❤

[@carolynmoore8209]

Loved this video. I feel the same way about everything you said!!!

[@isnoo1]

HUGS girl........ am with you.

[@mariakatechis7072]

It’s horrible that they rather delay these processes instead of giving these children a loving home and proceed with these adoptions!!! They should make it a priority because these children suffer in these orphaned facilities 😢

[@ngyeemoy6949]

Ashley and your husband is really such a beautiful couple from down to earth. It's not easy though taking two adopted children with so tough hard work.

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Thank you so much!

[@GreatLee05]

Oh, Ashley, I’m so sorry. I know how frustrating these things can be. Sometimes I think it’s God testing our faith. You’re right, though. We have to trust in His timing, as difficult as it is. I often think of that Garth Brooks song, “Unanswered Prayers”. I believe everything happens for a reason. This is what I tell my kids when they get discouraged. I guess we just have to be patient & believe that God is working his plan & that everything will fall into place in good time.

[@manuelastadler3120]

Thank you for your encouragement in the waiting! To trust God’s character and his goodness and not be put off by ‘what logic says’. May he continue to reveal more of Himself to you daily

[@user-tn7mh4vi7m]

Thank you for reminding me that God is not there to fix and answer our prayers about our struggles. Christ is there to show us who He is. I needed to hear that today.

[@TheFeltsFamily]

You’re welcome. We all need that reminder often!

[@douggalliart3023]

They are lucky to have you as their parents. I adopted and they are great kids with great parents.

[@TheFeltsFamily]

We are blessed by them. ;)

[@swinkie34]

The girls are looking great

[@ck4599]

It sounds odd coming out of your mouth but honest , our hope and trust is in the Lord but sometimes when there is so much disappointment in life we are unsure. When Izzy was in the couch I laughed and laughed with love at how cute and funny she is. I will be praying for your adoption❤

[@gertrudegiesbrecht]

You are so awesome to want to adopt, and I don’t know why china is so slow or not willing to let their homeless children out of the country. They were so adamant about how many children couples could have , then let them be adopted

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Agreed! It’s all political.

[@cherylrhone3407]

Ashley, i enjoyed hearing you talking about Gideon. It was very interesting. Do you have to purchase the Recap Bible, or just use your own? Mika, is such a sweetie. I pray someday she can talk. She enjoys life so much. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you woke up to her and Izzy, having a conversation? I hope, and pray you get some good news about these adoptions. You, and Stan, have been very patient for a long time. God bless all of you. Warm hugs & love sent. 💖

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Hello! No, you do not have to purchase anything to utilize The Bible Recap. The app is free. I watch the videos on KZbin. They have resources you can purchase if you want, but it is not required. Thank you so much for your kind words! We know that one day, the Lord will heal Izzy and Mika. However, it may not be here on earth, and we are ok with that. Thankful for their little lives!

[@user-jv1mc4or9o]

Cant find a like to Marina Coles clothes you buy for your girls. So Cute!!!

[@adelinegrimaldi1359]

I thought she was blind. What an amazing transformation

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Isabelle is blind! ;)

[@captainofmysoul6525]

❤

[@mariluznavarro8896]

ella es una madre ejemplar las niñas son hermosas solo una madre en tiende sus hijitos con sus problemas de neuro ella sabe manejar sus nenitas las Amo gracias a Dios tienen una familia hermosa Dios es lindo❤😊😂

[@audyharrison]

As one of those waiting families, we ask ourselves, what if His answer is no. 😔 We've been waiitng 4 years as well, and it's heartbreaking. And now, our agency wants a large fee for us to continue. I don’t know the right answer or the right thing to do, but I do know that He is good regardless.

[@TheFeltsFamily]

I know which agency you are speaking of and I’m so terribly sorry that y’all are in that position! It’s really insane.

[@audyharrison]

@user-cu3qz3vk1q You do not know what agency we are speaking of, nor the circumstances. Why are you being judgemental towards us on this subject?

[@nunya2954]

@@audyharrison Where do you get that Mrs. Felts was judgemental to you? There is nothing in her reply that she knows anything about your circumstances, or that she judged you in any way. And how are you not 100 percent sure that she does or does not know the agency you are using? That is a bit presumptious of you. Perhaps your own actions are causing you to be unable to adopt. I say this because your comment in response to Mrs. Felts reply to your comment is VERY TELLING.

[@audyharrison]

@@nunya2954 I was replying to a comment that was deleted, not to Ashley Felts. I agree with the Felts Family comment. Sorry, for the misunderstanding here. Someone left a rude comment that I replied to. Yes, the Felts understand our circumstances, and no, it's definitely not our fault that China has not resumed adoptions.

[@Gogetemscoobie]

It just worries me the extra four years of damage thats been done to the kids waiting in 0rphanages

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Agreed!

[@nunya2954]

The Felts Family - on Bulgaria, would it maybe help the process if you took a sibling group? I know there are probably sibling groups of all sizes and so many people don't want to adopt more than 1 child at a time. Is that something you and Stan have maybe considered? And I am not trying to pry, and I completely understand if you don't reply, adoption is a very personal decision and what you can take on at any one time is only something you and Stan know. Praying for all of you that are in the process but hanging around in limbo. Much respect for you all holding on to God and His word and timing. As far as China, God does all kinds of miracles, and He may put that forward w/the powers that be in China's mind, but He can't make that feeling He manifest in them for them to act on that message. We have to remember that man has free will, so God I am sure has put the "move forward" messages to those in power in China, but again, because of mans free will, they aren't moving forward on the Chinese side. Hope this makes sense

[@TheFeltsFamily]

No mam, we can not adopt a sibling group due to the space of our current home. ;)

[@sarahnorman3520]

What are the injections??

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Growth hormones. :)

[@nicolekalicazk5839]

I was wondering what kind of needle each girl was getting.❤

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Those are growth hormones. ;)

[@rocioguadalupederiverobust2077]

Why don´t you start an adoption process in your country? Probably you don´t need to go so far.

[@TheFeltsFamily]

We go where the Lord leads.

[@Rasputiahowyoudoin]

How old are yall

[@TheFeltsFamily]

Stan is 51 and I am 45. 😊

[@Rasputiahowyoudoin]

@@TheFeltsFamily still young if u ask me

[@ednabell7622]

Maybe Gods already answered you and your not seeing it /✌️💕🙏

[@TheFeltsFamily]

No, He hasn’t answered. The door is still open to China. They have not officially shut down adoptions.

[@SAHAMH123]

​@TheFeltsFamily I think God has answered by things slowly opening up. It might not be on your time frame but he has definitely answered.

[@nightengale829]

As an adoptive mama of 2, you will 100% know what God is telling you.❤

[@jennifercat6321]

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