tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post1230561263636368506..comments2024-01-11T16:41:01.570-05:00Comments on The Real Life of a Red Head: WeaknessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-641777392230986382011-01-20T00:26:19.736-05:002011-01-20T00:26:19.736-05:00This post about us feeling your pain is absolutely...This post about us feeling your pain is absolutely true. Obviously, we will never feel it to the extent that you do, but I was completely heartbroken when I read the posting about Joshua. I couldn't believe it. I was shocked to the core. Even if him dying was a possibility with his heart condition, I never believed that would happen. I always thought he was going to be "fine" eventually. And to be honest, I couldn't make myself believe it was true. Still, every time I think of you and Shane, which is daily, my heart aches for you. Thank you for sharing this scripture and your thoughts on it. And know that I am still praying for you daily.Jamienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-83915787721696789192011-01-19T21:56:27.841-05:002011-01-19T21:56:27.841-05:00Praying and thinking about your family.Praying and thinking about your family.*Mrs. Hix*https://www.blogger.com/profile/01547027235651741688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-1754758574363458262011-01-19T15:13:22.275-05:002011-01-19T15:13:22.275-05:00Thanks for that beautiful reminder, Jill. we cant ...Thanks for that beautiful reminder, Jill. we cant do anything on our own. God is what helps and keeps us going some days. Blessings to you!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971280212632871066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-42460997134674875672011-01-19T14:32:00.303-05:002011-01-19T14:32:00.303-05:00That email you posted speaks so true with my own f...That email you posted speaks so true with my own feelings for your situation, your son, and your family. "My mothers heart aches for you" is ridiculously true.<br /><br />I rejoiced to hear that you at least have found some purpose in what has happened, tragic though it was. Your son, sweet little Josh, and you have touched and changed many people and our lives won't be the same. You're to thank for that.<br /><br />Prayers and Hugs<br />PeachPeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311589650035113558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-84095689591664248552011-01-19T13:53:23.376-05:002011-01-19T13:53:23.376-05:00Your friend was so right. That's how I think ...Your friend was so right. That's how I think all of us readers feel. I check your blog daily, and my faith in my savior has grown, stretching my spiritual envelope. <br /><br />Love you, friend-that-I've-never-met. <br /><br />Kari, Joel's mommy. www.fallwithstyle.blogspot.comKarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04954414976037468873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-78551435499338094572011-01-19T13:24:23.577-05:002011-01-19T13:24:23.577-05:00Katy- I'm not sure what the reason is. I don&#...Katy- I'm not sure what the reason is. I don't think we will ever know (at least on this side of heaven.) However, I do know that, I personally, have had to learn what it means to completely give up control and to surrender at the feet of Jesus. I have learned that there is absolutely NOTHING in my control- no matter how badly I want to think that I have at least the tiniest amount of control. <br /><br />I have also learned what it means to just simply have faith. No ifs, ands, or buts. Plain and simple faith. I would have never known what that means or looks like if it weren't for Joshua's life. <br /><br />Honestly, I would rather not know those things, but I'm glad that God is still working despite our pain.Jill https://www.blogger.com/profile/05480998926938144262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-53136560508143417972011-01-19T13:05:34.379-05:002011-01-19T13:05:34.379-05:00Thank you for such a beautiful, uplifting post. ...Thank you for such a beautiful, uplifting post. I've been praying lately for some understanding as to why children have to suffer and die and why they have to be taken away from wonderful parents who are left devastated with such a horrific loss. It's been weighing very heavily on my heart. I still am not any closer to understanding it at all. Is it to bring the broken hearted parents and loved ones closer to God? Is it to develop a level of understanding into the mind of God? It's a heartbreaking puzzle. I wish I knew. Please know that people you've never ever met are praying so hard for peace and comfort for you and your family. Sending you so much love.McEngland like the McCountryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14346771516168918953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-47991269858067193172011-01-19T09:33:57.744-05:002011-01-19T09:33:57.744-05:00FYI, I have been refreshed in the Spirit by prayin...FYI, I have been refreshed in the Spirit by praying for you. Another scripture says "Iron sharpens iron." In other words, when believers invest in each other's lives, we sharpen each other in the faith. Reading your blog and praying for you does this for me. You are a blessing.Beth W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-78566137491456487432011-01-19T09:11:53.342-05:002011-01-19T09:11:53.342-05:00Your friends words "my mother's heart ach...Your friends words "my mother's heart aches for you" is so very true. I have never met you, I do not know you and I have never met or personally known anyone who has a child or lost a child to CHD; yet, "my mother's heart aches for you" and although you, in your words, are "weak, angry, hurting, etc."; God is working through you in a way that has touched so many lives. For that I am truly thankful. The last two years has been a tremendous struggle for me and your blog draws me in to hear his word and help me in my struggles. You may feel weak, but you are stronger than you realize. Thank you, thank you, thank you for allowing God to work through you and show me the ways. Hugs for a quick and happy Wednesday!!!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03961262265382112469noreply@blogger.com