tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post7844320551454299078..comments2024-01-14T05:25:06.236-06:00Comments on The Macs: a few thingsthe mcclenahanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03669168107355178867noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-5167015223929524702009-03-31T15:11:00.000-05:002009-03-31T15:11:00.000-05:00You have been in my prayers. I have been studying...You have been in my prayers. I have been studying Isaiah and thought of sweet Cora when I read Isaiah 65:20. God is describing the new earth He is going to create. He describes how joyous it will be. Then He says what will not be there. One of the first things He lists is "never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days..." I know God is sovereign, but cleary, He hurts when babies die too soon. It is the result of a fallen world. And when He makes everything right, He will not let it happen again. I pray that He continues to comfort you in your grief.JenRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12226019134852435738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-67026657336312712212009-03-30T12:23:00.000-05:002009-03-30T12:23:00.000-05:00This is just so awesome...How many people will pre...This is just so awesome...How many people will precious Cora touch? <BR/><BR/>BTW I just changed my blog to private (I think) and since I follow yours I am not sure if you need an invite to read or post on mine. If you do my email is agb443@msn.com thanks!!!Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10564037978485030115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-52824114692846488242009-03-24T17:19:00.000-05:002009-03-24T17:19:00.000-05:00Still inspired by you..Joel and your Cora. Thought...Still inspired by you..Joel and your Cora. Thoughts and prayers continue to come your way.<BR/><BR/>KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-45027839103906781002009-03-24T16:02:00.000-05:002009-03-24T16:02:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Beki - TheRustedChainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15963688700633522730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-8428649719120443892009-03-24T13:14:00.000-05:002009-03-24T13:14:00.000-05:00Oh thanks for telling where the pendants came from...Oh thanks for telling where the pendants came from. What is funny is I just purchased from there but unfortunately I didn't see any. I will have to go back and look.<BR/><BR/>I just wanted to tell you two that I feel so drawn to your story. I think because what happened to you 2 I feel can happen to any one of us. There are babies that are born with medical issues but that wasn't Cora's case. I've always felt blessed that I have Mackenzie in my life. My only child/daughter. But your story really makes me count my blessings that she is a healthy little girl. I almost feel like at times I'm holding my breath and waiting for something to happen and I know I shouldn't. So I live each day with her and I'm grateful that God has given me such a special gift. I was never sure I'd even have a baby and she was born when I had just turned 39. <BR/><BR/>You and Joel continue to inspire me and my thoughts are with Cora daily.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04363591292617694730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-89561037676407644892009-03-24T13:12:00.002-05:002009-03-24T13:12:00.002-05:00Thanks for another update-and praises for the way ...Thanks for another update-and praises for the way God is opening doors for you both in sharing Cora's story and the love of Jesus. Thank you for trusting in Him so others can see the truth in God's word. Bless you both.<BR/>MicheleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-36753568652951458882009-03-24T13:12:00.001-05:002009-03-24T13:12:00.001-05:00jessica, i too check back to your site often and r...jessica, i too check back to your site often and remember cora with a prayer, as well as praying for you and your sweet husband. you are such a sweet testimony of what faith in Jesus looks like. what a light to our Father you are.<BR/>i would like a cora's playground button for my blog. i missed the boat on that one.<BR/>thanks again for updating your blog. i for one really care about how you are getting along.<BR/>have a blessed and outstanding week!purejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095975148508760030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-77048958506303550402009-03-24T13:12:00.000-05:002009-03-24T13:12:00.000-05:00jessica, i too check back to your site often and r...jessica, i too check back to your site often and remember cora with a prayer, as well as praying for you and your sweet husband. you are such a sweet testimony of what faith in Jesus looks like. what a light to our Father you are.<BR/>i would like a cora's playground button for my blog. i missed the boat on that one.<BR/>thanks again for updating your blog. i for one really care about how you are getting along.<BR/>have a blessed and outstanding week!purejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095975148508760030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-62989340102139640042009-03-24T13:11:00.000-05:002009-03-24T13:11:00.000-05:00jessica, i too check back to your site often and r...jessica, i too check back to your site often and remember cora with a prayer, as well as praying for you and your sweet husband. you are such a sweet testimony of what faith in Jesus looks like. what a light to our Father you are.<BR/>i would like a cora's playground button for my blog. i missed the boat on that one.<BR/>thanks again for updating your blog. i for one really care about how you are getting along.<BR/>have a blessed and outstanding week!purejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095975148508760030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-20957565828611575932009-03-24T13:04:00.000-05:002009-03-24T13:04:00.000-05:00I continue to be in awe of your faith. I will con...I continue to be in awe of your faith. I will continue to pray that it sustains you, through this most unimaginable pain. I watched the interview you both did for your local news, your little girl is so blessed to have such lovely parents, and I believe she watches over you, and knows what good work you both do to honor her. I hope you know that by sharing your loss, you have helped me find a better connection with Christ. Cora's life, although so short, has impacted so many, thanks.<BR/>in prayer for you and your family,<BR/>Leslie in CTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-11435000310331463902009-03-24T11:37:00.000-05:002009-03-24T11:37:00.000-05:00You probably don't even know me, but I grew up wit...You probably don't even know me, but I grew up with Ginga Skillen. I just heard a song this morning of K-love by Mandesa. It's on her new CD coming out today call "Freedom". I immediatley thought of little Cora. It's the child's perspective of going to see Jesus and how beautiful it is. You guys are an inspiration to so many and I can only hope that they all see Jesus through your journey. Take care....Our Little Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04195200338238426021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-56715044437693429372009-03-24T09:57:00.000-05:002009-03-24T09:57:00.000-05:00I am yet another blogger who doesn't know you, but...I am yet another blogger who doesn't know you, but am touched and moved by your life and Cora's. My heart aches for you. As I read I want to do something to help the hurt. I lift you to the Father when He brings you to my mind. Your daughter is beautiful. I'm sure she is even more so now. I hope and pray that the Lord will begin to lift you burden soon. I know He is near to you. I thank Him for that. Praying you will continue to be filled with hope for you future, peace for your days, and comfort for your soul.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830324269477826545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-3182974962019740952009-03-24T08:43:00.000-05:002009-03-24T08:43:00.000-05:00Hi,You don't know me, I live in Costa Rica and som...Hi,<BR/>You don't know me, I live in Costa Rica and somehow I ended up in your blog. I admire your faith and your strength.<BR/>You and your husband are in my prayers ever since the day I got to "know" you, and I regularly come back to "check" on you.<BR/>God Bless you and continue to hold you,<BR/>VaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-4055205498732703582009-03-24T00:59:00.000-05:002009-03-24T00:59:00.000-05:00I'm so glad you posted this I was so sad because I...I'm so glad you posted this I was so sad because I really wanted that pendant! I'm glad you guys are keeping busy, I'm just a stranger but I have been followig your story and cried so much! Cora has touched so many lives she is truly an angel that is watching over you guys! The way you are continuing with life and keeping busy is the work of an angel!:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-7147459968096111902009-03-23T23:04:00.000-05:002009-03-23T23:04:00.000-05:00still praying for you.grace and peace to you,robyn...still praying for you.<BR/>grace and peace to you,<BR/>robynbeckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03231202441931711021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-59956337089500095352009-03-23T21:36:00.000-05:002009-03-23T21:36:00.000-05:00I have one of those necklaces it is beautiful and ...I have one of those necklaces it is beautiful and always touched my heart. <BR/>I hope you are doing ok , my brother and his wife just lost a baby different situation but very painful , sometimes it over comes me too . <BR/>I am thinking of you .Chris Kauffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484823325531182507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-54624324588243931482009-03-23T21:26:00.000-05:002009-03-23T21:26:00.000-05:00My husband used you as a sermon illustration the o...My husband used you as a sermon illustration the other night. He is keeping up with you, also, and he has been so blessed by your unwavering faith.<BR/><BR/>Both my husband and I are praying for you, as is our youth ministry. Cora has impacted so many people. YOU and your testament of faith have impacted so many people.<BR/><BR/>I just read in this post that you are concerned about not getting back to people who have left comments. You don't worry about that. You still need to take care of each other. We will pray, read, and support you whether or not we get a personal email from you. That isn't what is important. Cora's Playground is important. You: Joel and Jess are important. Your families are important.<BR/><BR/>We love you all.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032453958753729876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-68405866081482307842009-03-23T21:00:00.000-05:002009-03-23T21:00:00.000-05:00Praying for you right now.Praying for you right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-30875025284380035542009-03-23T20:38:00.000-05:002009-03-23T20:38:00.000-05:00bless your heart...when my paige was little, she w...bless your heart...when my paige was little, she wanted more than anything for me to say those words when she needed encouragement. so, bless your baby heart. <BR/><BR/>i did want you to know that one of the jr high girls from church...from when i preached on your cora paige and your strength and faith...came to me this last week and told me she was able to share your story to inspire someone in a tough time. <BR/><BR/>you all are still making a difference...and your faith is inspiring kiddos, too!Danyele Easterhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15645625553845575954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-48058437093546843152009-03-23T20:12:00.000-05:002009-03-23T20:12:00.000-05:00It is amazing how God has used your story to teach...It is amazing how God has used your story to teach me over the past few months. I feel forever changed by lessons I am learning and your words have spoken deeply to me. I check your blog and comment often so that you can always know that while only God can sustain you, there are many, many, people who are lifting your family up in prayer. You are strong and courageous and I hope that God uses the prayers of all of us to continue to love on you as you walk this road.The Carroll'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924824937383929250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-47697002699393490432009-03-23T20:04:00.000-05:002009-03-23T20:04:00.000-05:00Hi... I am a frequent follower of your blog now, a...Hi... I am a frequent follower of your blog now, and think of Cora daily. I think part of the reason I am so drawn to you and your story is that my daughter is very close in age to Cora. I look at her daily and think of Cora and how very blessed I am. I can't wait for the Etsy shop to restock so I can buy my Erin some dresses. My sister is pregnant and will find out soon what she is having. If it's a girl she will be getting a Cora dress as well! Your family continued to inspire me, and you are very much in my prayers.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14245785799229817593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-24190752974819796932009-03-23T19:29:00.000-05:002009-03-23T19:29:00.000-05:00I ordered my Cora necklace when the were first ava...I ordered my Cora necklace when the were first available. I absolutely love it. I've been wearing it a lot recently. One of my best girlfriends thinks it is so special that it has such an important meaning to me. It means more to me than almost any other piece of jewelry I own. Someone else asked me about it today. It's a beautiful way to open the door to talking about Cora, her life and impact. Blessings from Ohio.~Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419266079702693114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-66545042647103782009-03-23T19:24:00.000-05:002009-03-23T19:24:00.000-05:00Just know that people truly care about you. That w...Just know that people truly care about you. That we are praying daily for you. That Cora has touches thousands of people. I will never be the same all because of her sweet smile. The grace you have shown is amazing. Continue to be her voice and tell her story. God is doing something so BIG here! I am honored to be a small tiny part of it. <BR/>Praying daily,<BR/>Brandi jamesJames' Full Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16592931642733355513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-50138616518977575772009-03-23T18:19:00.000-05:002009-03-23T18:19:00.000-05:00My prayers go out to you! You are such a special c...My prayers go out to you! You are such a special couple. Thank you for sharing your story. Please know that God does take away, but only for a short time. You will see Cora again and you can be with her. You have a kind Heavenly Father who loves you so much. Thank you for letting that love shine. May you feel the peace that we are praying you will have and keep with you. Families can and will be together forever through the proper authority. May you find peace in your darkest moments. Thank you for sharing your sweet Cora with us.My Garden of Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02940644666925384541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-73169346483768316932009-03-23T17:42:00.000-05:002009-03-23T17:42:00.000-05:00Hello Jessica,I just wanted to say I did head over...Hello Jessica,<BR/>I just wanted to say I did head over to Etsy and was able to purchase one of the beautiful Cora pendants. I am so glad to be able to help contribute towards her playground. God made such a special little girl, who touched so many people, near and far. I am one of them.<BR/>Keeping you in my prayers,<BR/>KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575872158431227773noreply@blogger.com