tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post1981694153926435001..comments2023-07-05T03:54:03.268-04:00Comments on He Will Carry Me: Friday Giveaway!Stacy Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13237198188394672456noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-66873440598256173302009-02-01T18:01:00.000-05:002009-02-01T18:01:00.000-05:00This is just getting in under the wire! Iam very s...This is just getting in under the wire! Iam very slow in keyboarding,so it might not make it until after the superbowl. I have only been out of bed twice since Tues. when we all were laid low with the bug! So,I'm not worried about the prize but just wanted to share that I've had lots of time to pray,and to lay things at the feet of Jesus. I've prayed for you and Spencer,Stacy,as you deal with the moment by moment grief of missing Issac. I've prayed for those of you that I don't know;but feel that I do know-by things that you've said,and not said.<BR/><BR/>The verse that's come to mind,over and over this week is James 4:6-Kjv "but He giveth more grace". And the NAS says,verses 5 and 6-"He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us.But He gives a greater grace".I pray that we all can have "more grace "as we start out the new week that lies before us!( although it's hard to know how Stacy and Spencer have shown all of us so much of The Father's love and grace already)<BR/><BR/>If any of you have not heard "The New 23rd" yet-it is beautiful.<BR/><BR/>All of your posts have been a blessing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-13154275806237663942009-02-01T09:20:00.000-05:002009-02-01T09:20:00.000-05:00God has been teaching me patience and to not worry...God has been teaching me patience and to not worry about things that I can't control. My 9 y/o who has Epilepsy was just diagnosed with the cognitive dysfunction that can accompany the seizures, and also can be a side effect from the high doses of medications needed to control the seizures. I was so scared of what the future will hold for her...will she require full time care, will she be able to live on her own, etc. I learned that I just need to take one day at a time, embrace the time I have with her and not worry about something that may or may not happen.<BR/><BR/>Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers too!Dragonfly29https://www.blogger.com/profile/12922637231520616412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-70357575384909322722009-02-01T02:04:00.000-05:002009-02-01T02:04:00.000-05:00God is teaching me in this very moment how he can ...God is teaching me in this very moment how he can send a friend at just the right time. Yesterday was the day my third baby was due a year ago. A new couple joined our church back in the summer and their oldest daughter and mine have become great friends The mom and I just really started talking a couple of weeks ago. I helped her in the nursery and to my surprise we had both lost our babies at 19 weeks. Same scenerio, altough they found a reason for her baby's death and not for mine. <BR/>Today we met for brunch and she brought me the sweetest gift, a book called If I Could Mend Your Heart. We cried in the drive way as we talked about how we have hope because there is a God and he offers such sweet salvation!! <BR/>What a wonderful God we serve! <BR/><BR/>A friend loveth at all times.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600338142463495958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-17982583200845019572009-02-01T00:36:00.000-05:002009-02-01T00:36:00.000-05:00God never lets me forget that when I give to him, ...God never lets me forget that when I give to him, he always provides for me. Praying for you!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196456625169114760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-31727010364279821492009-01-31T22:41:00.000-05:002009-01-31T22:41:00.000-05:00Stacy I so appreciate your posts - hearing about ...Stacy<BR/> I so appreciate your posts - hearing about Isaac and about the feelings you are working through. Your transparency and honesty are helping others - and hopefully you too!<BR/><BR/> I LOVE the Chris Tomlin CD - I bought it the first day it was available and DO NOT need to win this contest, but felt compelled to share...so if I were to win - PLEASE choose someone else!! :)<BR/><BR/> I heard Chris being interviewed about the song "I Will Rise" and it was written specifically as a song of hope for people who had lost a loved one. That God had overcome the grave with the sacrific of Jesus and we have something amazing waiting for us on the other side of this life because of that gift.<BR/><BR/> My best friend Karlena who is 33 has a disease called Ataxia. It is degenerative and basically she went from a "normal" healthy adult to a woman who now needs a wheelchair to get around, and slowly and progressively gets worse and worse. She lost her dad to the disease when he was in his early 40's.<BR/><BR/> The fisrt time I heard "I Will Rise" I immediately thought of Karlena. As her body fails and weakens and as she takes more and more steps closer to her time with Jesus - she graces me with an overwhelming sense of peace in what is to come.<BR/><BR/> It makes me angry that she has to suffer medically the way she does, but she wouldn't let you pity her. She knows God has a plan for her and she trusts Him even if it means that at 33 she is planning her own "Celebraion of Life" ceremony.<BR/><BR/> I will be singing that song for her when that time comes. Ths following Sunday our church is having a variety show and I am singing the song as a tribute to her. Although she is not gone she is a living example of how to walk with Christ and if her example can lead another to a relationship with him then it was worth sharing!<BR/><BR/> Anyways - I don't know if that song had an impact on you as it did me...but I hope you can find peace tonight in knowing that because of Jesus who paid that price, Isaac is dancing and worshipping with the angels today. Praise the Lord that He provided a way for us!<BR/><BR/> Blessings to you!<BR/>Kristin in South DakotaKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06708414960946762766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-61358123278420249432009-01-31T22:01:00.000-05:002009-01-31T22:01:00.000-05:00These are some verses that have given me peace ove...These are some verses that have given me peace over the last 2 years since we lost our own son. I hope they can give you some peace. <BR/><BR/>"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I consecrated you." (Jeremiah 1:15)<BR/><BR/>"I prayed for the this child and the Lord answered my prayers and gave him to me. Now I dedicate him to the Lord. He will belong to the Lord all his life." (1 Samuel 27-28)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-33288595668727452662009-01-31T21:24:00.000-05:002009-01-31T21:24:00.000-05:00God has been teaching me that his timing is perfec...God has been teaching me that his timing is perfect. His ways are higher than my ways. His love for me is so great even when I am so unfaithful. <BR/>Thank you for your honesty and openness in sharing your heart and life with us all!<BR/>Andrea<BR/>andreaandtyler@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-44433157032753870342009-01-31T17:04:00.000-05:002009-01-31T17:04:00.000-05:00I think more than anything, Stacy, God is teaching...I think more than anything, Stacy, God is teaching me, through you and your story...and sadly many others...to cherish my children. It seems so obvious, but in the hustle and bustle of life, it's too easy to take the fact that I have them and that they are healthy for granted. When I come to my blog and see your "button", not only do I pray for you, but also for myself. I lose my patience and sometimes my older one especially drives me batty, but I have them here on earth with me and I have to be thankful for everything in all circumstances. I struggled with whether or not to share this, because I feel guilty, but it's the honest truth and I think it would please you to know that you remind me to be thankful.<BR/><BR/>Praying for you,<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986991637088995186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-49513216303522458052009-01-31T16:30:00.000-05:002009-01-31T16:30:00.000-05:00God has been teaching me that he is totally sovere...God has been teaching me that he is totally sovereign. NOTHING happens without His hand on it. He is teaching me to trust Him. And in doing this, my desire to live more FOR Him is flourishing.<BR/><BR/>Be still, and KNOW that I am God.... that is one of my favorites. Just knowing and trusting and loving.Jodi @ SNAPPEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094201707909468903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-49807207809749976202009-01-31T15:42:00.000-05:002009-01-31T15:42:00.000-05:00God is showing me how my selfishness brings disord...God is showing me how my selfishness brings disorder to my family. This of course is not always an enjoyable lesson, but vital non the less.<BR/>KirstenBUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14209825877894459548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-13424946234448587952009-01-31T14:36:00.000-05:002009-01-31T14:36:00.000-05:00Stacy, my prayers are with you, Spencer, and Isaac...Stacy, my prayers are with you, Spencer, and Isaac. I love your blog. I would say that the passage of scripture that helps me the most in difficult times is Psalms 23. It reminds me that I am in the loving hands of the Great Shepherd who is watching over me at all times.<BR/><BR/>1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.<BR/><BR/> 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.<BR/><BR/> 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.<BR/><BR/> 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.<BR/><BR/> 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.<BR/><BR/> 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your honesty and transparency in your blog. It has helped me more than you will know.<BR/><BR/>RachelRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158174190678755864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-50706670506871448132009-01-31T14:16:00.000-05:002009-01-31T14:16:00.000-05:00I am not so much a religious person, I am not too ...I am not so much a religious person, I am not too familiar with the bible, but I do know this: It is sometimes difficult for me to have faith, and now I am finding that when God wants to reach me, and I close the door, he uses other people to open it for me. It is amazing that some people find their faith again through the suffering and compassion we feel for others...but then again, that's what Jesus did. So although I have no words of wisdom for you and Spencer, know that I think of you both and Issac daily. I learn and heal and find gratitude through your blog, Issac, and the blog readers who leave messages, like those found here today--this blog has reached so many, with all of the readers helping eachother...mpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-90699445655660573802009-01-31T08:48:00.000-05:002009-01-31T08:48:00.000-05:00Stacy, my heart goes out to you. I am sorry for al...Stacy, my heart goes out to you. I am sorry for all the hurt you have gone through. I pray that God will one day bring beauty from your pain. <BR/>Isiaih 61:3<BR/>To console those who who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.Amber Stoneburnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07880503157994525297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-64501004114469168552009-01-31T00:31:00.000-05:002009-01-31T00:31:00.000-05:00Well let us just say that I am not a religous pers...Well let us just say that I am not a religous person, but I cannot say that your experience has not taught me reality. I pray now. I pray for thanks for my son, my husband, my health. And this would not be if not for issac. My story is weak compared to many of your readers. But it is what it is and all I have to say is thanks for sharing your sweet Isaac. Isaac will always be with me. <BR/><BR/>-Connie DavisRaising Davis Darlingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00664869024466357929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-60821149134328898732009-01-30T23:47:00.000-05:002009-01-30T23:47:00.000-05:00When I first found out about my infertility issues...When I first found out about my infertility issues someone shared Jeremiah 29:11 with me. I prayed it through all of our struggles, and we eventually were able to name out daughter after it. Hope is now 4 years old.<BR/><BR/>"For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord...plans to give you a future and a hope." Jer. 29:11jilljohnandhopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07479179541418540947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-62249953702984106362009-01-30T23:25:00.000-05:002009-01-30T23:25:00.000-05:00Stacy, these verses spoke so much to me last year ...Stacy, these verses spoke so much to me last year when the called me in for more testing on our baby and then when my grandmother passed away a short month later. My husband was deployed at the time and we shared these verses over the phone. It now hangs in our bathroom so we can see it all the time.<BR/><BR/>"Fear not for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; You are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; The flazes will not set you ablaze, For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your stead. Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you." <BR/>Isaiah 43:1-4Snips and Snailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16068468081796453442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-65318349207881255762009-01-30T22:23:00.000-05:002009-01-30T22:23:00.000-05:00Oh, gosh, I don't think I can type this without cr...Oh, gosh, I don't think I can type this without crying. Good thing you can't see me. LOL<BR/><BR/>God has taught me so much these past nine months about his love and faithfulness. That life is not about being comfortable. That I can be the person He wants me to be. (Not that I'm "there"!!) He has taught me that His love can and is tangible here on earth through the words and deeds of loving friends and family, without whom I would be lost without. <BR/>Lastly, He has taught me that it's okay to be sad when life doesn't turn out the way you want it to. I don't have to "get over it."Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11387011004798871747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-30263769514005418582009-01-30T22:14:00.000-05:002009-01-30T22:14:00.000-05:00When you have a 4 year old who asks daily question...When you have a 4 year old who asks daily questions about God. Lately, she asks me why God doesn't answer all prayers... so we are learning together that sometimes he says, Yes to what you want, Other times he says, No... and other times he tells you to Wait. Sometimes when you get upset with the "No"...he just had something better in store, even though at the time, you can't see through your grief to realize it.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066635949260029728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-84641795159765314712009-01-30T21:46:00.000-05:002009-01-30T21:46:00.000-05:00God has been teaching me to just be still and list...God has been teaching me to just be still and listen. To stop asking, stop talking, stop arguing and just listen. Not easy for me to do, but I'm trying.Nutty Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12768590702289331127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-73291421015763971392009-01-30T21:39:00.000-05:002009-01-30T21:39:00.000-05:00The other day while I was praying I asked that the...The other day while I was praying I asked that the Lord would be on my mind through out the day. Though my day ended up being not so great, my thoughts stayed on Him and not my problems. <BR/><BR/>Everything works together for good for those who love the Lord.<BR/>Romans 8:28<BR/><BR/>Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct thy path.<BR/>Provers 3:5-6Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864509291466680415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-50562784705890644802009-01-30T21:13:00.000-05:002009-01-30T21:13:00.000-05:00A verse that I hope will help encourage you is:Psa...A verse that I hope will help encourage you is:<BR/><BR/>Psalms 46:1- God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.mamma2https://www.blogger.com/profile/10977330300198342317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-75511926350358172042009-01-30T18:27:00.000-05:002009-01-30T18:27:00.000-05:00Lately, the Lord has been teaching me to have fait...Lately, the Lord has been teaching me to have faith (and patience :)). I have been recently diagnosed with a rare condition that requires a very lenghty treatment, and life-long follow up. It's hard for me to stay positive when I have been feeling bad for so long, but I am leaning on the Lord and trusting that He will take care of me.<BR/>"Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1)<BR/>God bless - Jaimi (from Texas)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-30195048052016953862009-01-30T18:14:00.000-05:002009-01-30T18:14:00.000-05:00Well, my lesson lately has been on forgiveness...i...Well, my lesson lately has been on forgiveness...it seems that almost every day I come across a devotional or verse pertaining to that. Considering a recent crisis involving my daughter, God is dealing with me about doing the right thing and not worrying about what the other person did...and so, I'm trying to trust in His promises and not act in "the flesh". I do know He is faithful to bless us when we obey.<BR/><BR/>I continue to pray for you as you faithfully keep your eyes on Him and walk this journey of grief... may you be strengthened and comforted.Susie (So Blessed)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03698938701424037004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-37457425258560571392009-01-30T17:57:00.000-05:002009-01-30T17:57:00.000-05:00God has taught me lately that my actions more than...God has taught me lately that my actions more than anything effect my kids more than what I say. Love reading your blog. So sorry for your loss of your sweet baby boy Isaac. You have been in my prayers.<BR/><BR/>erin in ga.<BR/>erinand4boys.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178657934065016194.post-17854028394084776712009-01-30T17:42:00.000-05:002009-01-30T17:42:00.000-05:00It is such a blessing to be connected by the Body ...It is such a blessing to be connected by the Body of Christ. Your story has touched my heart and my life and I love that it doesn't matter that we may not meet until that day in Glory...when you and your baby boy will be reunited as well!!! <BR/><BR/>Praise Jesus!Melanie Eccleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426364679790785007noreply@blogger.com