tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post2793065525989759954..comments2023-08-05T03:22:57.238-07:00Comments on Simple and Deliberate: Questions and TearsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-55766357548491361532008-02-12T21:29:00.000-08:002008-02-12T21:29:00.000-08:00Heather,I really am touched by your willingness to...Heather,<BR/><BR/>I really am touched by your willingness to share your sorrow with so many people. I know that this is a great sense of support also that God is providing for you and your family. I get teary everytime that I think of you and I just call out to God to give you peace, strength, encouragement and hope. What a wonderful reminder to call out in praise in the midst of sorrow. Only through Christ are we able to do anything. My heart aches as I think of the sorrow you are feeling and just how agonizing it is. I came across this scripture and wanted to share it with you. We are praying for you and your family constantly and like my sister-in-law said earlier what a great promise God has for all of us.<BR/><BR/>Isaiah 40:29,31<BR/>"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak....but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint"<BR/><BR/>Our Love In Christ<BR/>Monica and Xaviermonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152428340743967393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-3962609546454743932008-02-12T20:54:00.000-08:002008-02-12T20:54:00.000-08:00Heather,We've never met before but we heard of you...Heather,<BR/>We've never met before but we heard of you through some friends and we have been praying for you and your family daily. May the Lord strengthen and comfort you and your precious kids today and in the days ahead. We are an adoptive family too- what a beautiful family you have. We are praying fervently for you and your kids that the Lord would supply every need. <BR/>Love,<BR/>GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15970593578620079608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-74864222373186143992008-02-12T18:00:00.000-08:002008-02-12T18:00:00.000-08:00I wish I was more like you. I wish I had such stre...I wish I was more like you. I wish I had such strength, courage, hope and faith. You are such an amazing person. I will never forget your words, they touch my soul. You are so honest, it is refreshing and heatbreaking. I will pray for your family, and your heart daily.<BR/><BR/>With much Love,<BR/><BR/>William's MomThe Adoption Of Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947100851237329458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-22035729099734051642008-02-12T17:42:00.000-08:002008-02-12T17:42:00.000-08:00Heather,I somehow found you today for the first ti...Heather,<BR/><BR/>I somehow found you today for the first time and have read back through your blog. I am so sorry for this happening to your family and the heartbreaking pain of losing your lifes love. I will be praying for you from this day forward. This will hurt for a very long time, even through His strength, and I ask Him to gently carry you through with His love. <BR/><BR/>Love, Laurie in So. Ca.Laurie in Ca.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15599832324966859946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-41576692115856223952008-02-12T17:15:00.000-08:002008-02-12T17:15:00.000-08:00Your struggles remind me of Habakkuk - a book I re...Your struggles remind me of Habakkuk - a book I read a week or two before my pastor started preaching on it. He saw hard times ahead, and he chose to trust. I'm convinced that the Lord gives us "hinds feet to walk on high places" not after we finish the trials but to help us walk through them. I'm praying often for you.<BR/>Karen<BR/>www.homeschoolblogger.com/3rsandahugKaren (3rsandahug)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16209196495418293044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-29604001789550767842008-02-12T14:43:00.000-08:002008-02-12T14:43:00.000-08:00You're never very far from my thoughts and prayers...You're never very far from my thoughts and prayers these days. I have no words of comfort only groanings on your behalf for you to receive much needed strength and comfort. Love, Missymissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09572662554844628564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-51243953413026218592008-02-12T14:12:00.000-08:002008-02-12T14:12:00.000-08:00From Someone who heard about your family through t...From Someone who heard about your family through the momys digest - I completely agree with you about trusting in God and that being the only thing to carry you through. Five years ago, I had a daughter unexpectantly go to heaven. She was 2 1/2 and drowned at a family member's home in their pond while we were there visiting (we had 5 children at the time and they had 7 at the time). The last five years have been the hardest for me personally and spiritually at times. But, I always have to go back to leaning on the Lord for my strength and don't know what I would do without my Lord and Saviour. Now, losing a child (although whe isn't really lost, she's waiting for us in heaven), isn't exactly the same as a husband, but I wanted you to know that God is our comfort.<BR/><BR/>In Christ, Christine FitchAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850935239061623413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-80963124400689352952008-02-12T13:38:00.000-08:002008-02-12T13:38:00.000-08:00Dear Heather, you don't even know me, but I'm a fr...Dear Heather, you don't even know me, but I'm a friend of Kristin from GFA. I've kept up with your blog from time to time after she told me about some of your child training entries. You have no idea how much they've helped and encouraged me, especially "Sitting Quietly". Your beautiful family has been an encouragement to me to keep pressing on in His ways as well. I've prayed for you throughout this time of Eric's sickness and passing, and cry with you in the anguish of this time. I know that I can't possibly understand what you're going through, but being married with children of my own, I hurt with you imagining how much it would break me. I read a part of Hind's Feet on High Places for children with one of my little boys this morning, and it talked about how much pain Much-Afraid felt when she had to hold Sorrow and Suffering's hands to get up to the high places where the Shepherd was leading. They were her helpers, and she was upset at why the Shepherd couldn't give her Joy and Peace alone to help her up. Well, I've never read this before, but I can imagine where it's going. And I know where He'll take you, sister, because of His faithful promises. I could give you many scriptures, but instead of just listing them all I'll pray them over you. In writing, I don't mean to seem like I have any answers or want to give you something to make you better (because I know you've walked with Jesus longer than I have!), but I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your life/godly wisdom/counsel with this young sister who now would like to help lift you up in your time of need.<BR/>In Love, Lindsay Tysonthetysonfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03480033205504168553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-30781267768046965132008-02-12T12:36:00.000-08:002008-02-12T12:36:00.000-08:00Christy,I do remember you at the Turlock hospital....Christy,<BR/>I do remember you at the Turlock hospital. We had the most incredible staff taking care of us but there were a few of you who just stood out. I remember having great conversations with you about the adoption of our little ones. I still pray that the Lord will bless you with a child whether through the womb or through adoption. <BR/>I am sooooo glad that you have visited our blog. I have often thought about the other nurses and r.t. that would be so sad to here about Eric's death. But, there is hope....eternal hope and I am thankful that you know this.Lazy D Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03968221225659050394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-37140799693287334262008-02-12T11:06:00.000-08:002008-02-12T11:06:00.000-08:00Dearest Heather, I lost my beloved husband one wee...Dearest Heather, I lost my beloved husband one week ago. He died suddenly. He had broke his neck in August of this past year and was paralized from the chest down but had made remarkable steps in recovering. He was scheduled to come home in one montth. I send prayers up for you in your loss as well. love nita zimmerman~Red Tin Heart~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06671156484674719228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-76731440269703584782008-02-12T10:32:00.000-08:002008-02-12T10:32:00.000-08:00Julie wrote a comment and said that she appreciate...Julie wrote a comment and said that she appreciated you honesty during this time. I completely agree with her. I have never lost a husband but just last April I lost my Dad. Three months earlier we found out that he had cancer, but I just couldn't believe it. Now he's been gone for ten months and I still can't believe it. I still beg God to bring him back. I also think of my two small boys never knowing their grandfather. I learned soon after the death of my Dad that God is my Father now. When I pray I always refer to him as Father. That is such a comfort when I am not feeling my best. Again I have no idea what it's like to lose my husband, but I understand what you are saying in your blog. I am praying for you often, and I do admire your strenth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-61308803171602180772008-02-12T05:51:00.000-08:002008-02-12T05:51:00.000-08:00Heather, I don't even know where to start. I have ...Heather, <BR/><BR/>I don't even know where to start. I have been reading your blogs for the past week, and they bring tears running down my cheek. I have been wanting to leave a comment for a long time, but I never know just what to say.<BR/><BR/>You don't really know me, but we have met. I was doing my Respiratory internship at night in the hospital the weekend Eric was there. <BR/><BR/>I just want you to know that from the moment I stepped in to the room and saw you there by his side, I have not stopped praying for you and your family. Even though I probably seemed just like another person in the room doing my job, I was praying while I stood there in the corner waiting for the breathing treatments to finish. And I have not stopped praying for you and your family. You guys will always be in my heart. Your life changing experience, has also been a life changing one for me, and I will never forget you or your family. I just know God has a plan for all of us, it may not always make sense to us, but it does to Him. We may never understand it, even though we try. <BR/><BR/>I just thank you for being so encouraging in your blogs, even though I should have words to encourage you. I will continue to pray for you and your family!!<BR/><BR/>ChristyChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295312816329978019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-1302699889327024672008-02-11T23:48:00.000-08:002008-02-11T23:48:00.000-08:00I love coming to your blog and reading all the str...I love coming to your blog and reading all the strength and encouragment from readers and prayer warriors from around the world. You and your family are so blessed to be prayed for by so many. Many of whom are complete strangers (myself included :) ).<BR/><BR/>I do appreciate your honesty as you write on your blog. <BR/><BR/>Continue clinging to your Heavenly Father.<BR/><BR/>Prayers being said daily for you.<BR/><BR/>DawnDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11654860196914688135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-23852399397774443032008-02-11T23:07:00.000-08:002008-02-11T23:07:00.000-08:00The strength and courage that your family has show...The strength and courage that your family has shown over the past 2 weeks has been an encouragement to our whole family. We continue to pray for you guys...<BR/><BR/>Love all of ya!<BR/><BR/>ThomasThomas and Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18232770674746916462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-23776592526939070942008-02-11T22:58:00.000-08:002008-02-11T22:58:00.000-08:00Heather,My daughter knows you. I live in Washingto...Heather,<BR/><BR/>My daughter knows you. I live in Washington State. She told me about this blog. I know your pain, as I lost my husband of 47 years three months ago. I know that God is soverign and I hang onto him for dear life. I know that He hears me even if I have not the breath to speak. Oh, I pray for you, God is there. God Bless you. You are not alone.Karenl.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14892040932675783544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-49070900227632813902008-02-11T22:26:00.000-08:002008-02-11T22:26:00.000-08:00You are truly an amazing women of God. Thank you ...You are truly an amazing women of God. Thank you for your honesty and courage to share with the world what you are going through. May God have the glory. I have and will continue to pray for you and your children.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12991059892303356909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-43073657584470430742008-02-11T21:32:00.000-08:002008-02-11T21:32:00.000-08:00Heather,You are constantly on my mind and always i...Heather,<BR/><BR/>You are constantly on my mind and always in my prayers. Kelsey even prayed today that God comforts you. <BR/><BR/>Yvonne :o)kymk99https://www.blogger.com/profile/02410836054799065143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-84396099584413846622008-02-11T21:11:00.000-08:002008-02-11T21:11:00.000-08:00Thank you for your raw honesty. I have no doubt yo...Thank you for your raw honesty. I have no doubt your sharing will continue to give courage to others, and will serve as a cathartic to you. Anyone who doubts the expression of pain and doubt has only to read David's psalms.<BR/><BR/>We have not forgotten you. We continue to pray.not2brightGRAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07546997993475013394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-12131109435442016732008-02-11T21:04:00.000-08:002008-02-11T21:04:00.000-08:00You will make it, dear one. Just take it one day ...You will make it, dear one. Just take it one day at a time. God will be there for you. You will miss Eric in the big moments. You will miss him in the small moments. But God will always comfort you. I am a 36 year old woman whose wonderful, loving, Christian Daddy died when I was only 17. I was the youngest of five children. My big brother walked me down the aisle on my wedding day. We share a bond because of that. God provided. He still does. I am praying for you and your sweet family even though you do not know me.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424715815014627012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-14975110751551067512008-02-11T20:41:00.000-08:002008-02-11T20:41:00.000-08:00Heather,You don't know me. I'm from Washington Sta...Heather,<BR/><BR/>You don't know me. I'm from Washington State and got your blog from a friend of mine. I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and your children, and I lift you up in daily prayer. When my mom was sick I would beg God to heal her and then begged him to release her from her pain. I didn't think I could get through the pain. But with his love, mercy and a lot of prayer I did. Before my mom passed away, she told me not to worry and that God was in the drivers seat. He is in the drivers seat. He promises to never leave you heather and will guard your heart and mind. There is a song that comes to mind. It says that in Christ there are no good byes, and in Christ there is no end, and if you hold onto him with all that you have, you will see Eric again. You have encouraged me and others with your faith and love for our Lord through this blog. May God Bless you and your children. May he wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength and courage to get through each day. May he speak to you through each of us. <BR/><BR/>In Jesus,<BR/>KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543654147436430279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-29946824218609193502008-02-11T20:16:00.000-08:002008-02-11T20:16:00.000-08:00"Jesus loves me! This I know,For the Bible tells m..."Jesus loves me! This I know,<BR/>For the Bible tells me so.<BR/>Little ones to Him belong;<BR/>They are weak, but He is strong."<BR/><BR/>With lots of Love and prayers,<BR/> AmyMiss Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501021153713999760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-23507280005899463662008-02-11T19:40:00.000-08:002008-02-11T19:40:00.000-08:00Dear Heather,Thank you so much for sharing, for ch...Dear Heather,<BR/>Thank you so much for sharing, for choosing to be vulnerable before us. It is in being willing to be "real" that the brethren can bear one anothers burdens. Our hearts continue to sorrow with you and you are in our prayers in secret and as a family. May reading and singing the Psalms give you an especial comfort. Our tender Shepherd carrying you when you cannot hold yourself up. Even though we have never met, there is a Christian bond between us, and if we are ever blessed to meet you in person, you will receive a warm and hearty, sisterly hug.<BR/><BR/>Jennifer Ervin (part of the sister church in Texas)Texas Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495594727855139257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-47473027079649272362008-02-11T19:35:00.000-08:002008-02-11T19:35:00.000-08:00We will not stop praying! Angelahttp://www.homesc...We will not stop praying! <BR/><BR/>Angela<BR/><BR/>http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/byourlove1Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09302033425597784844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-116818975563912312008-02-11T18:06:00.000-08:002008-02-11T18:06:00.000-08:00Dear Heather:Oh, I thank God you know Him at this ...Dear Heather:<BR/>Oh, I thank God you know Him at this time. How senseless it all would seem without your knowing that God causes all things to work together for your good, because He is compassionate, merciful, and abounding in lovingkindness. My heart grieves with you. Thank you for sharing. Praying in Indiana.Duane & Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06747289811827017276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-65724205400057111442008-02-11T17:08:00.000-08:002008-02-11T17:08:00.000-08:00I pray for your family everyday. "He is our streng...I pray for your family everyday. <BR/>"He is our strength when we are weak".<BR/>-YvetteThis and Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03985878813714963087noreply@blogger.com