tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post1532483043644046888..comments2024-01-14T05:25:06.236-06:00Comments on The Macs: even this year...the mcclenahanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03669168107355178867noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-83414962761115701972009-12-02T10:15:21.138-06:002009-12-02T10:15:21.138-06:00As I sit here with tear-filled eyes, I know can...As I sit here with tear-filled eyes, I know can't truely understand since I have not "been there." But you have an amazing out look for what's next in this life and after this life. Thankyou for sharing that with us!La Familia Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499078691114309445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-76766369752220343332009-12-01T07:03:18.400-06:002009-12-01T07:03:18.400-06:00The "firsts" area always the hardest and...The "firsts" area always the hardest and you have are close to the end of the valley of the first year without your sweet girl. Special days are always hard, especially when you think about how it "should be"...that's always the hardest for me, anyway...<br />So much healing and joy is coming with Baby Mac---and even though having another baby brings a whole new set of fears and anxieties, it also brings so much peace and happiness! Keep giving those fears to our Heavenly Father...I pray for you often...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540574081419855752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-76365195137160629812009-11-30T19:45:54.629-06:002009-11-30T19:45:54.629-06:00Thank you for being an open book and showing your ...Thank you for being an open book and showing your feelings. I can't imagine your pain and I'm sure it will never go away. She is so darn beautiful with a gorgeous smile - I'm sure she gave you 11 great months of memories - what a blessing that is. <br /><br />God bless you!Alishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16069851095951042217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-69679198743857244712009-11-30T15:50:51.653-06:002009-11-30T15:50:51.653-06:00We're still praying.
And still so sorry.
Hope ...We're still praying.<br />And still so sorry.<br />Hope is good...praying it grows everyday that you miss her.The Mershawn'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17932397953327994592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-13305644570154936742009-11-30T13:00:49.173-06:002009-11-30T13:00:49.173-06:00Amen.
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:)Amen.<br /><br />{{hugz}}<br /><br />:)Dianahttp://heartofknzus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-32862523496217851802009-11-30T11:44:54.878-06:002009-11-30T11:44:54.878-06:00I thought about you and prayed for you on Thanksgi...I thought about you and prayed for you on Thanksgiving. This season will undoubtedly be difficult. Cling to each other, cling to Jesus and cling to hope.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311937283274284624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-9404828259841698252009-11-30T10:34:39.053-06:002009-11-30T10:34:39.053-06:00Glad you were able to find thanks and peace in a d...Glad you were able to find thanks and peace in a day where the pain of missing Cora was in the mix. His grace is sufficient!!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257352882657911252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-85360429452611712902009-11-30T02:40:52.718-06:002009-11-30T02:40:52.718-06:00This post is so honest, I can feel your pain. Kee...This post is so honest, I can feel your pain. Keep your hearts focused in the right direction and you'll get there. It's always going to be tough. After my husband died (and it must be so much harder to lose a child), I felt that there was a huge gaping hole in my heart. A physical ache. That hole has healed now (it's taken me 5 years!), but the scar will be there forever. Cora has touched so many hearts and she will always be with you.<br /><br />Sending you both all my love, Sue xSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457645322337576877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-31016610437095238372009-11-29T21:09:40.090-06:002009-11-29T21:09:40.090-06:00Jess and Joel,
My heart is hurting and full for ...Jess and Joel, <br /><br />My heart is hurting and full for you all at the same time. I know that no words from a stranger could take away or even begin to heal the pain that you feel. God sustains us through all things if we choose to allow him. Please just know that today I am thankful for the strength that you both have shown in continuing to share your journey.<br /><br />With love and prayers for all of you,<br />XO*TriciaTriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189315836215119463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-15254421621199037452009-11-29T18:11:50.341-06:002009-11-29T18:11:50.341-06:00Jess
I stopped by as I was thinking of you. I wa...Jess<br /><br />I stopped by as I was thinking of you. I was praying that you managed to cope with Thanksgiving.<br /><br />With thoughts from our little family in Australia to you, Joel and your family.Mum2twopreciousgiftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15007154408088837824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-15340500645221421552009-11-29T16:47:04.356-06:002009-11-29T16:47:04.356-06:00This song has brought me comfort and I hope you ca...This song has brought me comfort and I hope you can bring you some as well.<br /><br />http://www.last.fm/music/Steven%20Curtis%20Chapman/_/Jesus%20Will%20Meet%20You%20ThereDineehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559653296627487671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-66098632224378459392009-11-29T16:44:10.917-06:002009-11-29T16:44:10.917-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dineehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559653296627487671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-36844255989005931902009-11-28T21:27:42.371-06:002009-11-28T21:27:42.371-06:00Thankful for you, Jess! Love you, sweet Cora!Thankful for you, Jess! Love you, sweet Cora!Marla Tavianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485117754789717519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-50351801491995976392009-11-28T20:52:57.808-06:002009-11-28T20:52:57.808-06:00It will be 10 years on Dec 11 since Dylan went to ...It will be 10 years on Dec 11 since Dylan went to Heaven and yesterday while I was decorating for Christmas all I could do was cry. Cry knowing that a big birthday was coming and crying because He isn't here to decorate with us. Today we went to the cemetary to decorate and while it looks wonderful it really is wrong. I too know that we will be together in Heaven and I find peace in that. <br /><br />I pray for you guys all the time and I am so glad that you still are thankful. <br />CourtneyCourtneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-56741368373535686992009-11-28T11:48:53.690-06:002009-11-28T11:48:53.690-06:00I'm so glad you made it through. Your package...I'm so glad you made it through. Your package is FINALLY on its way :) Thinking of you lots.<br /><br />xxHeather | Cookie Mondayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255881386676106402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-9694844744680130252009-11-28T10:10:47.235-06:002009-11-28T10:10:47.235-06:00You amaze me. . .your honesty, your faith in God. ...You amaze me. . .your honesty, your faith in God. You and Joel have been such an inspiration to me. . . .<br />Thank you for sharing and allowing God to use you and bless others the way you have. Praying that Baby Mac will arrive safely. What a honor and joy it will be to share your memories of sweet Cora with your other children!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-29555899058681814072009-11-28T09:50:47.047-06:002009-11-28T09:50:47.047-06:00Tears falling for you.
I'm so proud of you. ...Tears falling for you. <br /><br />I'm so proud of you. <br /><br />And happy for you too. I woke up Thanksgiving morning and prayed for you. I prayed that you would have the exact kind of day that you did - Knowing that there is a dreadful, painful, hole, but able to give thanks anyway.<br /><br />You're always in my prayers, but we're praying a little extra to help you get through this Holiday season.Beki - TheRustedChainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15963688700633522730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-82740389863383978462009-11-28T09:28:14.572-06:002009-11-28T09:28:14.572-06:00My heart is heavy for you and Joel. You are such ...My heart is heavy for you and Joel. You are such an inspiration to so many parents who are walking this walk with you. I was 12 when I lost my 14 year old brother to a tragic accident and my mother grieved for 20 years until I had my first child. I SO wished she would have had support and faith like you. God bless you!Shelly Primmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02958225258388819949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-62769499321396916502009-11-28T07:24:00.516-06:002009-11-28T07:24:00.516-06:00I'm truly and sincerely thankful for your fait...I'm truly and sincerely thankful for your faith this day. Without even realizing it you are inspiring and helping those of us who are struggling with much smaller trials than you've been called to endure. May God continue to bless you, your husband, and your unborn child. Cindyonlymeherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08880378084448908090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-32396883887351054522009-11-28T07:01:51.637-06:002009-11-28T07:01:51.637-06:00God bless you abundantly!! I came to your site whe...God bless you abundantly!! I came to your site when sweet Cora was sick and have been following your blog since. Have cried many times when i read your update-i was touched and challenged! Cora is beautiful!! Now having experienced the death of a tiny son on Sept 18th of this year i had a new reason to come back- u feel an instant bond with other parents who lost loved ones. One post you blogged about the book HOPE by Nancy Guthrie and i decided to get it--it has been a HUGE blessing to me- thank u for that. <br />I also just purchased some Cora items for the first and can't wait to see them. Got a set of burpies even tho my baby isn't with me-i just had to have them! Many blessings to you- i pray your upcoming labor and delivery will be smooth and your precious little one healthy!<br />Lena StoltzfusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-50775725772132224812009-11-28T04:44:10.564-06:002009-11-28T04:44:10.564-06:00I stop by often to see how you are doing. Above al...I stop by often to see how you are doing. Above all else I appreciate your honesty: certainly it helps us know how to pray for you. Blessings on you all.k and c's momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917204572331897798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-30097811450063923412009-11-28T04:03:49.441-06:002009-11-28T04:03:49.441-06:00I thought about you alot yesterday and on Thursday...I thought about you alot yesterday and on Thursday. Im glad you made it through. To find such generosity and strength in your heart at such a hard time is truly amazing. Take good care of yourself and Joel and baby.Carlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-37195137068442379112009-11-28T00:38:45.683-06:002009-11-28T00:38:45.683-06:00I prey for yall...I have to say you made me look a...I prey for yall...I have to say you made me look at what I am truely grateful forAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-73165921999338121402009-11-28T00:15:58.625-06:002009-11-28T00:15:58.625-06:00...and we thank you for sharing your journey and f......and we thank you for sharing your journey and for helping any parent that has or will lose a child. xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-60498327378984963462009-11-28T00:04:37.672-06:002009-11-28T00:04:37.672-06:00I don't know you, and hope I am not too bold i...I don't know you, and hope I am not too bold in saying this-- but I am proud of you. You are doing the right thing--you are grieving and you are sharing your grief. And you are putting one foot in front of the other, being as thankful as you can be, and not despairing. While you won't have Cora back in this life, better days are still ahead...days when the hurt is not in the forefront. And it won't mean you won't miss her--it just won't hurt as bad. You are cooperating with God as you walk this dark path...and He is faithful. He is a redeemer. Blessings.dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09325309991210190396noreply@blogger.com