tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post4078646493379943862..comments2024-01-14T05:25:06.236-06:00Comments on The Macs: cora's celebration servicethe mcclenahanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03669168107355178867noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-1625497980534651572009-03-10T00:30:00.000-05:002009-03-10T00:30:00.000-05:00I have an 18-month old daughter and I just read yo...I have an 18-month old daughter and I just read your story. Thank you for reminding me how blessed I am. Your faith in God is inspiring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-29946171709835375672009-02-28T12:06:00.000-06:002009-02-28T12:06:00.000-06:00How is it that I came to find your blog? How did ...How is it that I came to find your blog? How did God deliver me - and the THOUSANDS of other people -to find Cora? I can't even remember what caused me to stumble upon your blog and travel this journey with you so many weeks ago, when that fateful visit to the pediatrician turned into God's lesson for life. <BR/><BR/>I can only believe that the power of Cora's lesson - taught through you both, Joel & Jess, has unexplainably and irreversibly changed lives. THAT is the mystery of God's love for us to know him. You are an inspiration to me. Your faith and freedom to speak of that faith has brought me a new understanding of God's love for us. I will always be grateful to your family, to Cora. Thank you for allowing the horrors of the unthinkable nightmare for any parent to be seen though your eyes of faith, hope, and for a deeper meaning in this life.... and the belief and hope that life will go on... somehow...Townsendpartyof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/04812052313098528741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-63010257062512842012009-02-26T23:22:00.000-06:002009-02-26T23:22:00.000-06:00Very sweet service! How true the many lives she ha...Very sweet service! How true the many lives she has touched in her sweet little life! Thanks for letting her reach out to so many people! (We farm in South Georgia, way south) From one farm to another...we love ya & are praying!<BR/>JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03866344449074798269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-29833493382953933322009-02-26T08:38:00.000-06:002009-02-26T08:38:00.000-06:00I know that this is a hard question, but most of s...I know that this is a hard question, but most of see like Cora was a part of us and i just cant believer how she was doing good and then all of sudden she passed onto a better place. I hope one day you fell like sharing what happend to this little miracle of god.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-84186497286561055462009-02-25T21:21:00.000-06:002009-02-25T21:21:00.000-06:00What a beautiful service. I just finished watching...What a beautiful service. I just finished watching it. You are so brave.Courtney Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17558363950156455957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-30442594027734432982009-02-25T16:05:00.000-06:002009-02-25T16:05:00.000-06:00I am so so sorry to hear about your loss. I stumb...I am so so sorry to hear about your loss. I stumbled onto your sight from another, and just want to express my regret at the loss of your BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL daughter. I know the interim will be hard, but you WILL see her again. May the Lord bless and comfort you and your family with peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-20064822179816264532009-02-25T16:00:00.000-06:002009-02-25T16:00:00.000-06:00I have thought of you, cried for you, and prayed f...I have thought of you, cried for you, and prayed for you many times each day since I heard of your story several weeks ago. And how this mommy heart aches for you! I pray that somehow, God would allow us to carry this burden along with you - that we could share your grief and help the load to feel lighter. Most importantly, I'm thankful to know that HE will carry you. <BR/>I've never met you, and I might not ever meet you, but your little Cora and your faith have changed me more than anything else in my 31 years of life. Thank you for sharing your lives with us all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-36921845902839031422009-02-25T11:17:00.000-06:002009-02-25T11:17:00.000-06:00I HATE CANCER!!!!!I am seething inside at the crue...I HATE CANCER!!!!!<BR/>I am seething inside at the cruelty of life, that such a sweet innocent should be taken by an insidious disease such as cancer. Part of my anger is a sudden realization that my own three little girls are vulnerable, therefore I am vulnerable too. Being a parent, especially of young children, is wonderful. Don't give up, even though it breaks your heart anew every day. The good Lord is bouncing your little girl on his knee and delighting in her giggles as you read this...VRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00676970771572226335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-14404374807166421792009-02-25T11:02:00.000-06:002009-02-25T11:02:00.000-06:00You may want to reach out to the Maxey Family. Th...You may want to reach out to the Maxey Family. They've been down the same path you're on... twice. <BR/><BR/>www.maxeyweb.com<BR/><BR/>Wishing grace for your hearts....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-66578631065567655702009-02-25T10:36:00.000-06:002009-02-25T10:36:00.000-06:00You continue to amaze me through your strength and...You continue to amaze me through your strength and incredible faith. God is good. And how beautiful is the body of Christ! It's been a privilege to join together with other believers in lifting you up before our gracious Lord. We most likely will never know each other on this earth but I know there will be a day when I'll get to meet you & Cora in heaven. I'll save my hugs for then and for now will continue to pray and sew for Cora's Playground. Thank you for sharing her with us all.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192972998727462569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-80582181090855491832009-02-25T09:31:00.000-06:002009-02-25T09:31:00.000-06:00I have been reading about precious Cora and your f...I have been reading about precious Cora and your family for several weeks. I cannot express how sorry I am for your great loss. I am in awe of your continued faith and trust in God. I hope you continue to keep this blog updated. I know that God has big plans for not only using Cora's life but also your lives. I stand firm in the knowledge that Cora is with Jesus and that you will one day see her again--what a glorious day that will be! Love and prayers are being sent your way each and every day! <BR/><BR/>-Marsha in VirginiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-84000516967813933412009-02-25T05:40:00.000-06:002009-02-25T05:40:00.000-06:00Last night I watched Cora celebration and I was in...Last night I watched Cora celebration and I was in tears through all of it. My kids came and asked me why I was crying and I said that I was watching Cora 's celebration, They said Oh can we watch it too .It was beautiful . We are strangers but when we mentionne Cora every one in this house know and love Cora. We are praying for your family and want to thank you for sharing with us. And thank you for changing us . Hugs to both of you.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364496678802207336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-74694288209207478572009-02-24T23:53:00.000-06:002009-02-24T23:53:00.000-06:00I found your story a week ago and I have thought a...I found your story a week ago and I have thought about and prayed for your family every day since. Cora’s memorial service was very moving and the slide show is beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us. Your precious daughter has touched so many lives....I will never forget her adorable smile.<BR/><BR/>I love all of the cute stuff on Etsy for Cora’s playground and I’m looking forward to seeing your creations!<BR/><BR/>Thinking of you in Montana<BR/>-MeganMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07228108880072858959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-67082489341893257062009-02-24T23:25:00.000-06:002009-02-24T23:25:00.000-06:00we are still thinking of you and praying for you d...we are still thinking of you and praying for you daily! <BR/>you guys are amazing.<BR/><BR/> sending love from californiame and my boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517163379053688833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-8631765308360112472009-02-24T23:09:00.000-06:002009-02-24T23:09:00.000-06:00I haven't watched the video yet, but I have to say...I haven't watched the video yet, but I have to say I think and pray for y'all often. That song by Jeremy Camp, "There will be a day", reminds me of y'all so much. I cannot imagine your pain. I pray that God will heal you, give you peace and comfort.<BR/>EliseElisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00669663704444452161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-38529070400367975652009-02-24T23:08:00.000-06:002009-02-24T23:08:00.000-06:00Thank you so much for sharing Cora's Celebration o...Thank you so much for sharing Cora's Celebration of Life with us. I was so proud and honored to "celebrate" Cora even though I have never met you guys. She is such a beautiful little girl and my heart aches for your loss. You are in my thoughts so many times throughout the day, every time I look at my sweet little boy I am reminded of your sweet Cora and how precious life really is and how blessed we are that God has entrusted us with such precious gifts. My heart breaks for you daily and I continue to pray that God will allow me to take some of the grief for you.<BR/>"Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ"<BR/>Galatians 6:2<BR/>No parent should ever have to bury their child :( You guys are truly amazing and such an inspiration to many many people. Cora has touched so many people and has forever changed lives around the world, including mine.<BR/>Hugs and prayers,<BR/>Heather~ On the HomefrontHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18057748177990550352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-75533781985978881582009-02-24T22:31:00.000-06:002009-02-24T22:31:00.000-06:00Just wanted to let you know that I am praying for ...Just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and your family. I have hurt for you over the past few weeks. Your bravery and transparency are healing balm for many.<BR/><BR/>Love in Messiah,<BR/>Miamamamiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299371249531799036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-27864025010568511922009-02-24T22:28:00.000-06:002009-02-24T22:28:00.000-06:00Joel and Jess,Thank you so much for sharing. Pray...Joel and Jess,<BR/>Thank you so much for sharing. Praying for you everyday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-39359606597507762072009-02-24T22:23:00.000-06:002009-02-24T22:23:00.000-06:00still praying for you guys.still praying for you guys.lgraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02087837019791022073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-8810308299918061702009-02-24T22:18:00.000-06:002009-02-24T22:18:00.000-06:00happened here from another site ... had to. i hav...happened here from another site ... had to. i have a cora too. <BR/>i am so very very sorry that you lost your little cora. thank you for giving me another excuse to go and kiss her little head tonight. <BR/>peace to you and your family.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03331277496352887978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-32987828666591441672009-02-24T22:09:00.000-06:002009-02-24T22:09:00.000-06:00oh sweet jess...I watched and wept and prayed. I k...oh sweet jess...I watched and wept and prayed. I know that cora has been held by our jesus and that is all I know of comfort. I pray he shows you small mercys every moment, of comfort and hope. stacyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-53859498163281724662009-02-24T22:02:00.000-06:002009-02-24T22:02:00.000-06:00Praying for you and thinking of you!!!!!! :o)Praying for you and thinking of you!!!!!! :o)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257352882657911252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-68246168680559398962009-02-24T21:59:00.000-06:002009-02-24T21:59:00.000-06:00I am one of the many who have been following your ...I am one of the many who have been following your story. I am praying and daily pleading for grace and peace for you, but I also know that you are feeling such grief and hurt and pain that at some moments you probably feel swallowed, overwhelmed, engulfed. I don't know if anyone has given you this website or not, but you may find some comfort here: http://www.glowinthewoods.com/. It's a site for babylost mamas. You may not be ready for it yet--or ever--but I thought I would share it with you. Also, I feel like I should say that despite the fact that so many people have been blessed by your life and that of Cora's, please remember that you will go through the stages or grief, which include, among other things, anger. It's OK if and when you get to that point. Please don't feel like you have to be such a pillar of faith in your grief that you can't be human. Part of faith is stumbling through the darkness. And sometimes it's only by groping through the shadows that we see shafts of light.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-40207385594574336962009-02-24T21:58:00.000-06:002009-02-24T21:58:00.000-06:00i am praying still for your family, she has touche...i am praying still for your family, she has touched my heart.<BR/>I don't know how far your family lives but i would like to invite you guys to our football game called TACKLE THE CURE in Collinsville Oklahoma. This game is fire/ems vs police, they play to raise money for the cure of cancer. it is a great game for a great cause. if you guys would like more information on it please contact me Kramer_tessa@yahoo.com or visit my blog and scroll down on the side bar is the tab that has all the information and a website for the main sponser cancersucks.com<BR/><BR/>will always be thinking of your family<BR/>tessaTessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17253985418848092953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-10584419688777414032009-02-24T21:47:00.000-06:002009-02-24T21:47:00.000-06:00My heart broke to read your blog so I can't even i...My heart broke to read your blog so I can't even imagine how it felt to live through your loss. Your faithfulness to the one true and living God is an absolute inspiration to me. I pray that His peace cover your family and thank you so much for sharing your precious daughter Cora with us all.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13204707581397470151noreply@blogger.com