Popular Post Ottakee Posted March 23, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2017 So proud of her. She placed 5th in her 500m freestyle race and 6th in her 1K race and 6th in her 4x1K relay race. http://www.espn.com/specialolympics/story/_/id/18982404/special-olympics-world-winter-games-austria-us-cross-country-skier-nikota-easterling-part-modern-family 96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Wow, wow! So amazing and wonderful! Congratulations to her and your entire family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyD Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Oh my goodness, how wonderful! And what a fabulous article!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Wonderful article. Congratulations to your dd!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 HOLY Cow! An ESPN article! That is amazing. Congrats to her! So crazy cool.' And I just want to say since I didn't know about the work you and your dh have done, you are amazing. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 What a lovely article! Thank you for sharing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 What a wonderful daughter, and a wonderful family! :001_wub: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Such a great story on so many levels. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 After reading that article, I can understand why you're proud of your dd, but I want to let you know that I'm very proud to "know" you, too -- you have helped so many kids in need. That's amazing! :hurray: 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 How wonderful for her. And, you and your husband are blessings to this earth. Your children, all of them, are lucky to have you, and so are us all. Thank you. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Amazing daughter and an amazing family! What a wonderful read! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ You are all wonderful!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) WOW!! Congratulations to your daughter, and to your entire family. Honestly, I have no words. I am in awe. Edited March 23, 2017 by MEmama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Awesome article! Congratulations!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Loved reading about your family! Congrats to your daughter! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Great article, thanks for sharing. And I am in awe of what you do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Wonderful article! Congratulations to your daughter, and I have such admiration for you and your husband! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 What a great article! She sounds like a lovely young woman and your efforts as parents no doubt have contributed to that. What a labor of love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I loved the article and I'm glad to "know you". I teared up at the picture of your daughters with their biological siblings. I'm glad that you and your husband made that happen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 What a wonderful daughter and family you have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Inspiring article, inspiring family. Congratulations to her and to all of you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbeltmom Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 What an amazing story! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 How wonderful for her. And, you and your husband are blessings to this earth. Your children, all of them, are lucky to have you, and so are us all. Thank you. Quoted for truth. â¤ï¸ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minerva Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Fantastic story, daughter, family! You are an inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Brenda I read the beautiful article about Nikota. Congratulations to her for her performance and for everything that was published about her. Kudos to you and your DH for being such wonderful people, who gave of yourselves, to help so many children. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Congratulations to your daughter and your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 We had a chance to talk to her a bit ago that is to Facebook calls. She is having a great time. Our family is nothing special. Just trying to serve the Lord the best we can in our little corner of the world. Our kids though are amazing 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 So, so cool!!! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 This article made me tear up. Oh my. There is good in the world! Three cheers for Nikota and her wonderful family! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrips Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 What a sweet article about your family and daughter. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 What a lovely article! Best wishes to you all. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Such a beautiful article. You're an amazing family. Thank you for sharing this!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 You must be one awesomely proud Mama! She sounds like a wonderful daughter. Congratulations to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 I always knew Ottakee's family was awesome. ;) I've been following her posts here and now the article just confirms that. God bless you for all you and your dh do! Congratulations to your athletic children. Hope they are enjoying Austria. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulubelle Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Really enjoyed reading that, thanks. You, your husband and kids are gold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Awesome article - I'm so glad you shared. I had no idea you've been part of so many kids' lives. I'm also going to disagree with you from your last post that what you've done is "nothing special." Yes it IS special. There aren't many like you who are so willing to take so many kids in - even without adding in special needs of any sort. I've seen far more kids get stuck with really crappy parents than I've seen blessed with caring folks like you (esp when there's no biological connection). I'm glad you and your husband are there for your kids - all of them. I know a little from what I've read on here about all you try to do with them - this article shows more. You're awesome, and very special. Your kids are incredibly lucky. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 We had a chance to talk to her a bit ago that is to Facebook calls. She is having a great time. Our family is nothing special. Just trying to serve the Lord the best we can in our little corner of the world. Our kids though are amazing No, you are something special. Wonderful people who are truly living out the Lord's instructions. What a wonderful article and testimony to your family and to her! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 What a lovely story. You have an amazing family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38carrots Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Congratulations! Great article about such a wonderful family. Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 That brought tears to my eyes! Nikota is amazing because her parents are amazing. I stand in awe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Congratulations. That is pretty awesome. Blessings on your family Ottakee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 She sounds like a wonderful young woman! What a lovely story. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusanP Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 What a great article! Congrats to your daughter, and yes, you are an amazing couple and family. Such a joy to read this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 That was awesome--thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Yell Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Great article! Congratulations to your daughter on her accomplishment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Wonderful article! You must be so proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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