tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post4239687458273574310..comments2023-12-24T02:21:37.053-08:00Comments on Growing in God's Grace: A loss, a life, & a homemade ChristmasAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14328298528674897773noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-83981560862407684012013-12-17T19:14:42.763-08:002013-12-17T19:14:42.763-08:00Thank you for sharing straight from your heart abo...Thank you for sharing straight from your heart about your losses and adoption. I hope and pray that your adoption goes well and that this child grows up to love and serve Jesus.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13082187789450193644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-65700010183885928022013-12-16T13:14:25.272-08:002013-12-16T13:14:25.272-08:00I love blogs for this very reason...to be able to ...I love blogs for this very reason...to be able to write out things on our hearts that we might not be willing or able to share in person or face to face. It's like letting it all out...to no one in particular...then again to everyone who sees it. I am so very sorry for all of those precious ones you have lost but am so happy you have found your joy again! Have a Merry Christmas with those two adorable boys of yours and please, continue sharing your heart :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />DebbyDebby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-47467613683163671332013-12-15T12:46:25.586-08:002013-12-15T12:46:25.586-08:00May God bless you for staying positive for your bo...May God bless you for staying positive for your boys--I'm sure they will grow up to be strong, full of grace, beautiful Christians just like their mother. I pray your grace "doth much more abound" as the years roll by. Our family is also experiencing loss this Christmas in the form of a dear uncle whom the children were very fond of and loved dearly. Although there is much sadness all around, thank you for sharing your joy with us! Merry Christmas!Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674884576618811067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-24963258683469532122013-12-15T12:12:10.001-08:002013-12-15T12:12:10.001-08:00Losing a baby is so tough, I've been there - a...Losing a baby is so tough, I've been there - and I'm sending you huge hugs. Also, thanks for linking up to Mommy Club Wednesday Linky! I'm sure the tips and links you shared will help other families embrace the holidays! And we hope you link up again in the future. Would love to see what other neat posts you have!<br /><br />Shannon Schmid ( http://milkandcuddles.com)~SHANNON~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10046163344553302080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-9729329322563919432013-12-14T00:08:18.239-08:002013-12-14T00:08:18.239-08:00This was a very brave post. Thanks so much for sha...This was a very brave post. Thanks so much for sharing. I think your story will touch the lives of others providing comfort and encouragement. Your faith is amazing and I can see how God shines through you and your family, May you know blessings from sharing. Thanks for sharing at Essential Fridays,<br />Blessings<br />Mel from Essential Thing DevotionsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082650577300405939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-58070306712135832762013-12-13T22:45:06.640-08:002013-12-13T22:45:06.640-08:00Thank you for sharing. Praying that this will be a...Thank you for sharing. Praying that this will be a blessed year for you. As He Leads is Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886201174365236934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-74986324884077425952013-12-13T17:26:12.461-08:002013-12-13T17:26:12.461-08:00What a collection of beautiful crafts! Thank you f...What a collection of beautiful crafts! Thank you for sharing them at After School.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11406784137997523468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-38734548080595205102013-12-13T11:31:38.268-08:002013-12-13T11:31:38.268-08:00This was an amazingly brave post, I'm very sor...This was an amazingly brave post, I'm very sorry for your losses! <br /><br />I LOVE the handprints, they are fabulous!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10785691983271897949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-76403709074253548702013-12-13T07:41:32.955-08:002013-12-13T07:41:32.955-08:00Having lost 3 babies myself I know the struggle th...Having lost 3 babies myself I know the struggle that brings, especially at this time of year. I'm blessed to have my 4th baby here with me this year and to celebrate her 1st birthday! However, sometimes it's still hard to move past all those painful Christmases. Prayers and blessings to you and your family this year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585670872400795804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-34885621502004373592013-12-11T19:48:30.589-08:002013-12-11T19:48:30.589-08:00Sweet blessings to you, dear friend. God is certai...Sweet blessings to you, dear friend. God is certainly touching many lives with your story. Just a thought I feel that God would want you to know - He has a great big purpose for you. In all that pours down - God's got this amazing canvas that is your life, and he's painting it with the prettiest colors. I am certainly inspired by your story, as are many others I'm sure. I've heard a lot of this certain verse recently & feel the need to share it with you. As simple as it is, I think it's quite powerful. "God is working in you." (Philippians 2:13) And in the most chaotic of times, well -- God shows up. Praying for you & your sweet family. Hugs from one daughter of Christ to another (:<br /><br />xoxo,<br />Allie<br />http://framedbygod.blogspot.com/Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15691598591074180116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-60452253924511192332013-12-11T12:44:47.484-08:002013-12-11T12:44:47.484-08:00Thank you for sharing your heart. You have two pre...Thank you for sharing your heart. You have two precious boys.<br /><br />Thanks for linking with Woman to Woman's Word Filled Wednesday. God bless!Jenifer Metzgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347866547000559113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-72900145976805703892013-12-11T06:20:34.532-08:002013-12-11T06:20:34.532-08:00Thank you for sharing your heart. Life has its st...Thank you for sharing your heart. Life has its struggles that is for sure. Nothing seems to go smooth for very long. Yet God holds us in all the waves, ups and downs. He remains faithful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410157967005885543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-1326124592399446332013-12-10T21:58:50.795-08:002013-12-10T21:58:50.795-08:00Cathy...what a moving post. We have walked similar...Cathy...what a moving post. We have walked similar paths in life. It will 10 years this coming February that our precious son, Joseph, went home to the Lord. His birthday is New Years Day so this time of year is always a little emotional for me. You can read our story about Joseph at my blog. Anyhow, I love the memories and possible traditions you are creating with your boys. I'm thankful you can celebrate Jesus' birth again and that your faith has held you up through those dark times. God is good and faithful! Thank you for sharing at WJIM's Monday's Musings. God bless.Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646454855389988421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-87376393364433917072013-12-10T19:45:23.675-08:002013-12-10T19:45:23.675-08:00Love those baking soda ornaments! What a touching...Love those baking soda ornaments! What a touching story about your beautiful children. Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616836371628639681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-45252863048226250282013-12-10T19:11:02.282-08:002013-12-10T19:11:02.282-08:00Thank you so much for sharing your heart! God is ...Thank you so much for sharing your heart! God is truly an all-sufficient provider and I pray all of your needs around the house are met quickly. Your little ones will be fine with one gift - the memories and joy you create with the crafts and activities are what they will remember most! I found this post through the Hip Homeschool Hop. I would love it if you linked up at my Anything Goes Link-Up! http://www.joyfocusedlearning.com/2013/12/anything-goes-link-up-4.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312205457628646393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-27438275412123782152013-12-10T05:53:40.520-08:002013-12-10T05:53:40.520-08:00OH, when it rains it definitely pours! I am so sor...OH, when it rains it definitely pours! I am so sorry about your losses and health difficulties. Hang in there! <br /><br />I wanted to let you know about a new parenting link up at How do you do it? - http://hdydi.com/2013/12/09/parenting-link-up-2Katelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01814002191367865779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-14381985588595145462013-12-10T05:28:51.329-08:002013-12-10T05:28:51.329-08:00The memories you are making are far better than an...The memories you are making are far better than anything store boughtAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04033032988268437859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-54836534809511647082013-12-09T23:00:41.099-08:002013-12-09T23:00:41.099-08:00It is hard to lose a child. We lost our baby in m...It is hard to lose a child. We lost our baby in my fourth month. Then we lost our foster child we were in the process of adopting when he was returned to his previous family. I grieved for months.<br /><br />I remember the first Christmas after my dad died. We did alright but there were tears!<br /><br />What precious boys you have and those decorations look like they were a lot of fun to do! Thanks for linking up to "Making Your Home Sing Monday."momsthewordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519343990735608713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-3743755088965579152013-12-09T22:24:56.406-08:002013-12-09T22:24:56.406-08:00My heart grieves with you over your losses and rej...My heart grieves with you over your losses and rejoices with you over your gifts! Adoption is a wonderful thing! I pray you have some financial peace soon as well. I love the puppy ornament ;) Thank you for sharing your hurts and your sweet ideas for your family to rejoice in the spirit of Christmas!Melanie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06750927853389023460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-65280890757805783812013-12-09T15:16:18.931-08:002013-12-09T15:16:18.931-08:00You had an incredible journey to this point of you...You had an incredible journey to this point of your life, and I admire your attitude. Thanks for sharing with Afterschool!Natalie PlanetSmartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531558038661679151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-50564054014455270282013-12-09T05:22:21.546-08:002013-12-09T05:22:21.546-08:00Praying for God to bring health to your little boy...Praying for God to bring health to your little boy. Praying for God to provide for all your needs in the days ahead. The baking soda ornaments are precious. A beautiful keepsake that I know will bring joy for many years to come. Thank you for sharing so openly. <br />Blessings,<br />Joannejviola79https://www.blogger.com/profile/01984136484419462463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-69781743732612222392013-12-09T04:59:56.680-08:002013-12-09T04:59:56.680-08:00I'm so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. ...I'm so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. I've lost 4 of my own, so I definitely feel your pain and know just how incredibly difficult it is to accept the hand that's been dealt and simply trust that God knows what He is doing. Sometimes we don't understand and it's just not meant for us to understand.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the recipe for your adorable ornaments- and for baring your soul. God be with you and prayers for your continued strength are being sent! :)<br /><br />(visiting via the Homestead Barn Hop- so happy to meet you!),<br /><br />Erin<br />http://yellowbirchhobbyfarm.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-71666645596526121332013-12-09T03:19:57.768-08:002013-12-09T03:19:57.768-08:00Thank you for your prayers!Thank you for your prayers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328298528674897773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-84101699190177750522013-12-09T03:17:48.198-08:002013-12-09T03:17:48.198-08:00Thank you for your prayers!! Thank you for your prayers!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14328298528674897773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556586410561331605.post-4115186627305867682013-12-08T20:57:32.398-08:002013-12-08T20:57:32.398-08:00Congratulations on Ezra in your life - and Connor&...Congratulations on Ezra in your life - and Connor's sweet smile - it is so comforting to finally hold a baby, your baby - after suffering loss like that. It is amazing how something so seemingly simple heals our hearts, but it isn't always so simple. Praying for you - praying healing for Ezra, for provision, praying that you feel Gods' comfort and peace during this season - and joy!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com