tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post8874833872310909922..comments2024-01-11T16:41:01.570-05:00Comments on The Real Life of a Red Head: Broken DreamUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-25986013317141386172010-10-12T14:10:23.321-04:002010-10-12T14:10:23.321-04:00I was brought to your site by the Hammitt family. ...I was brought to your site by the Hammitt family. I have been following their story and am very touched by both of your stories. I can relate to you alot about many of the things you are saying about grief because i recently lost my mom. I was only 20 at the time and it was so hard because people didnt know what to do or say and it was horrible. All I can say is that you are such an encouragement to me and you are such a strong person. God knows what he is doing although we may not see it and you just have to lean on him. My prayers go out to you and your family.Jessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-56713180704926893102010-10-11T23:59:50.006-04:002010-10-11T23:59:50.006-04:00Jill, I am so very sorry for your loss. I cant beg...Jill, I am so very sorry for your loss. I cant begin to understand and imagine your pain. <br /><br />Although I am an intactivist, I wasnt always. Our 2 year old son is circumcised and so I have no room to judge, ever, what someone else decides for their child. Besides, I am first and foremost a Christian and a mother. And because of that, I pray for you every day. I tell my husband how your tragedy has wrecked me, and I dont even personally know you. (We do, however, live in the same town I think. We are in Huntington as well.)<br /><br />Just know that heaven is being prayed down for you, even from people you dont know.Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01489343883680140792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-87691966691846390062010-10-11T22:51:35.915-04:002010-10-11T22:51:35.915-04:00Oh, Jill! You don't know me, but I was introdu...Oh, Jill! You don't know me, but I was introduced to you and your story by Kristine (Cora's Story). I just wanted you to know that there are many strangers, such as I, who are keeping you and your husband and extended family in our prayers & thoughts. While I know the Lord will hold you close in the palm of His hand, I also know that this is a horribly painful time. While I haven't lost a child of my own, we lost my nephew almost a year ago at birth. So while I don't know how this loss feels as a parent, I do know that, somehow, God will uphold you through your grief and weakness. And while there have been horrible accusations and bitter words from people, please know that you have many supporters out here, as well. Sending love and prayers,<br />MaryAuntie Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610977491641901739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-39793419637384233132010-10-11T19:16:29.455-04:002010-10-11T19:16:29.455-04:00I am so very sorry for your loss. I am just heartb...I am so very sorry for your loss. I am just heartbroken for you. Please know that there are so many people out there that are praying for you and your family and please just ignore the people who have nothing better to do with their time then kick someone when they are already hurting. Tons of love and prayers coming your way. <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-77186194486409575032010-10-11T17:13:36.928-04:002010-10-11T17:13:36.928-04:00I agree. Very well said, BarnMaven. This momma n...I agree. Very well said, BarnMaven. This momma needs love and support, not all these nasty comments. Have these people no compassion? She's lost a child. No other pain is greater than that. Let her grieve in peace.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15760921730701146738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-35109936475814627822010-10-11T15:05:16.852-04:002010-10-11T15:05:16.852-04:00Very well said BarnMavenVery well said BarnMavenMickiehttp://www.heymickie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-20256321009951472002010-10-11T14:56:44.227-04:002010-10-11T14:56:44.227-04:00Jill, I am so very sorry for everything you have h...Jill, I am so very sorry for everything you have had to endure...the loss of your precious son and the hideous cruelty of those crusaders. I hope that you find the peace and comfort you need in the arms of your church family.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-74429443832926536412010-10-11T10:00:40.231-04:002010-10-11T10:00:40.231-04:00I would ask those members of the Intactivist Commu...I would ask those members of the Intactivist Community, even those who have been wonderfully respectful, to simply refrain from making any comments about the issue. This is not the place for them. You have message boards, you have blogs, you have places where the purpose is to debate this issue. Jill's blog is not. This is a parent who lost her child to a heart defect. She is grieving, she is working through her loss. This is not the place for politics or debating. Please respect this mother and this family and limit your comments only to those of support and love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-3720267966101597812010-10-11T09:50:35.155-04:002010-10-11T09:50:35.155-04:00Thank you for continuing to post, Jill. You are gi...Thank you for continuing to post, Jill. You are giving all of us many opportunities to grow in our compassion for you and all of God's children. None of us are perfect, so all of us have opportunities to grow and develop as Christians and as human beings, brothers and sisters on a road that can have too much pain for us to bear, and to bare. Thank you for baring and sharing yours. Some of us have not been kind in response. We need to grow, too. It is very hard for some of us to see children hurt and harmed and sometimes killed by adults. When it happens, and it often does, we sometimes lose it. We need to learn, too. We're imperfect, too. But all of us can learn, if we'll try, and keep communicating with each other honestly and compassionately.Van Lewishttp://stopinfantcircumcision.org/crick-wald.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-53614493205636544082010-10-11T09:48:37.534-04:002010-10-11T09:48:37.534-04:00I've been following Bowen and was directed her...I've been following Bowen and was directed here through his site. I'm blessed with your honesty and faith in your blogs. I would feel honored to know you. I am so sorry for your loss. I am pained that anyone would do such hurtful things to a grieving mother/family. All the love and positive comments can't erase the hurtful ones but I hope they can be totally overshadowed. May God's abundant love and grace fill you and surround you and comfort you today and in the days ahead.Kristennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-52598275786772998692010-10-11T08:07:35.269-04:002010-10-11T08:07:35.269-04:00"Blessed is He in whose hands is the Kingdom,..."Blessed is He in whose hands is the Kingdom, Who has Power over everything, Who has created death and life, so that He might test you as to which among you is the best in deed." Quran Ch. 67 verses 1-2Oliviahttp://www.screamfreemuslims.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-55381954029684904182010-10-11T05:58:38.490-04:002010-10-11T05:58:38.490-04:00Jill,
I usually only lurk at blogs, but your fami...Jill,<br /><br />I usually only lurk at blogs, but your family's story has drawn me in and compelled me to comment. I read your entire blog tonight, knowing what the heartbreaking outcome would be for sweet Joshua. I am so sorry for your loss! Please know that Joshua's short life (and your sharing of his story) has affected many people. He will not be forgotten! I will pray for you and your family, and hope that the coming days and months will only lead to a stronger bond of love and understanding. As hard as it may be, accept the help offered by others! I know I am not being articulate here, but I hope you can feel the love and prayers from those all around the world. God Bless! ~KarenUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312939375485151247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-22110106104877247692010-10-11T04:35:46.222-04:002010-10-11T04:35:46.222-04:00I'm terribly sorry that in the midst of all of...I'm terribly sorry that in the midst of all of this pain you're dealing with inconsiderate people on top of it all....my heart aches for you and I pray GOD will give you peace and strength!Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05868417027680286193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-67011906456041510302010-10-11T00:08:18.730-04:002010-10-11T00:08:18.730-04:00Jill, I didn't know about your blog until I sa...Jill, I didn't know about your blog until I saw tweets about it, and then I began tweeting because I'm just horrified by the hate directed at you. You did nothing to deserve the venom that has been spewed in your direction. It disturbs me that people would do this to anyone. <br /><br />I want you to know that there are many, many Moms and bloggers out there who support you. Moderate your comments, delete the vile ones, and know that there's many of us who support you and will speak out. <br /><br />Lots of love,<br />KarenScatteredmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605640876979580340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-87927486049089065572010-10-10T23:06:26.219-04:002010-10-10T23:06:26.219-04:00Jill...I really can't tell you how much your w...Jill...I really can't tell you how much your words have meant over the past week. At a time when most women/mothers would be completely devastated...you have shown a true grace I have never seen or felt before. You are an amazing woman and have shown many people...myself included...the goodness of God through an experience no one should have to bear. Thank you and God Bless you and your family.Wodzisz Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402962907991995167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-78342004592585107202010-10-10T21:19:59.882-04:002010-10-10T21:19:59.882-04:00Jill.. I really don't even know what to say. ...Jill.. I really don't even know what to say. You are an amazing woman, and I want you to know how proud I am of how you have dealt with everything. I came across your blog while researchin a project for my school. After reading yours and several like it, I've decided to study neonatal care. Moms like you deserve caring, compassionate medical teams. I'm praying for you, and litte Joshua has changed my life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-980191109000962842010-10-10T21:08:46.390-04:002010-10-10T21:08:46.390-04:00I can't even imagine the pain/anguish/grief/et...I can't even imagine the pain/anguish/grief/etc. you must be feeling. I'm praying for you and your family. II Corinthians 1:3-6 says so much - He truly is the God of all Comfort. Lean on Him... (I know you are, so I'm just saying that as an encouragement, not to say that you aren't.)Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00707870027944452944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-50781467507801893312010-10-10T21:04:02.105-04:002010-10-10T21:04:02.105-04:00Even though I do not know you, my heart goes out t...Even though I do not know you, my heart goes out to you as a fellow believer in Christ. Please look up at this time and not "out".....In Christ is your comfort. I can not even imagine the sorrow that you must feel. I will be praying for you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-83678443956297081392010-10-10T20:55:11.419-04:002010-10-10T20:55:11.419-04:00I am so sorry for your pain. I know there are no w...I am so sorry for your pain. I know there are no words to take the pain away but there are countless people praying for you and your sweet family. God's Mercies are new every morning and they fail not. He supplies us with the exact amount needed to face each and every day. There won't be any left over but He won't leave us short changed either. Praying for you.Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14396409202124562603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-35678341762531578362010-10-10T20:39:38.353-04:002010-10-10T20:39:38.353-04:00Again today you are in my prayers. I look at my t...Again today you are in my prayers. I look at my two beautiful children and know I am so blessed. How miserable the hearts must be of anyone who could attack you when your heart is broken. I will pray for their broken hearts. Hold tight to God and remember "be still and know".Mickiehttp://www.heymickie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-87264111185386538952010-10-10T20:28:45.357-04:002010-10-10T20:28:45.357-04:00Jill and Shane. I was brought here from the Hammi...Jill and Shane. I was brought here from the Hammitt's blog(You can thank Matt for posting the link)<br /><br />I will be praying for you and Shane during this time.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830498086113066297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-35448377675967930072010-10-10T20:17:13.064-04:002010-10-10T20:17:13.064-04:00Jill,
I'm keeping you and your family in my p...Jill,<br /><br />I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers. You've been on my mind a lot this weekend. While reading some devotionals I found the verses in them fitting and thought I might share some with you.<br />"The Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed" (Deut 31:8).<br /><br />While I understand people having a passion for a cause...what people are saying is not being passionate, it's being extremely rude and hurtful. It's not the time or place for that right now.<br /><br />Praying for you.Kyleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214285119861797783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-55257157300637050542010-10-10T20:00:47.293-04:002010-10-10T20:00:47.293-04:00Jill I have read your blog daily for the last mont...Jill I have read your blog daily for the last month. I cannot fathom what your going through, I only hope and pray that you and your family can heal in due time. Your Joshua was a beautiful, amazing, and resilient child. You were so blessed to have him in your life if even for a short amount of time. I am so sorry the the inactivists are targeting you, but you are so strong I know you can take them! <br /><br />Bless you, your husband, and you three beautiful children.adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01896814348002498288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-42814541348640948942010-10-10T19:51:08.633-04:002010-10-10T19:51:08.633-04:00I can relate to that broken dream. I remember my f...I can relate to that broken dream. I remember my first visit to church as well and I had the same emotions, but it was as healing as it was emotionally painful. Keep clinging to Him and I'll keep praying.Avery Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00469458820417044297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557719621411312017.post-70874947836159427492010-10-10T19:39:43.355-04:002010-10-10T19:39:43.355-04:00Dear Jill-
My heart is breaking at your great los...Dear Jill-<br /><br />My heart is breaking at your great loss. I am so sorry you must go through this, and can only imagine the pain you are in. I had a daughter diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at 9 months of age. We went to hell and back, but 10 years later, she is still with me. I will not pretend to understand your pain, and I hope I never do, but I can imagine it, and it brings tears to my eyes and such a heaviness to my heart. As an atheist, I never prayed to anyone while my daughter was sick, with the exception of saying the rosary (I was raised Catholic). I wasn't praying to any god to take anything from me, but rather I prayed to Mary, woman to woman, as I needed another mother's comfort to help with my own pain. We all find a way to ease our pain. I hope your faith will be of great comfort to you during these difficult times. So much love is coming your way. xoxanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948487574334220455noreply@blogger.com