tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post4624278868115274563..comments2024-01-14T05:25:06.236-06:00Comments on The Macs: sharing my story {with you}the mcclenahanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03669168107355178867noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-58665833928674873232010-05-19T06:53:06.095-05:002010-05-19T06:53:06.095-05:00Words cannot express what a blessing your words to...Words cannot express what a blessing your words to me... how evident God's perfect timing is... because I needed those words from Him... and I am so glad you followed that nudging to speak them on His behalf. <br /><br />My heart is also broken... and I do cling to my salvation... because that is easy. I do not, however, easily trust God with everything else in between. And, I have been a Christian for many years... and have never, ever... heard it told to me so eloquently, boldly... and lovingly. <br /><br />I am so sorry that sorrow is your story. And, you are right... we will never understand those very broken times in our lives... but we can CHOOSE hope. We can CHOOSE to have joy amidst our pain. It is just really hard sometimes. So hard.<br /><br />But today... I CHOOSE hope, too. <br /><br />God bless you and your family... and I pray you never ever allow yourself to believe for one second that her life had no purpose. She fullfills that purpose every day... for you... for me... all because of Him.Taking Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11582706569774851613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-73372257329854630632010-05-08T23:44:26.028-05:002010-05-08T23:44:26.028-05:00I've been keeping up with your family through ...I've been keeping up with your family through your blog since precious Cora got sick. I have cried along with you many times. Actually hearing you tell your story has touched me in an awesome way. Thank you for your faithfulness and willingness to share how God has worked in your life. You are continuing to make a difference... you make me want to know Him better!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502989442739511946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-46519071339411741412010-04-28T15:32:00.461-05:002010-04-28T15:32:00.461-05:00It's Stefanie---Amanda's sister-in-law!! ...It's Stefanie---Amanda's sister-in-law!! YOU HAVE to talk at my MOPS group this next year. PLEASE!!!! I know it was hard for you, but you are amazing. Surely my connection with Amanda can earn me points or get me to the top of the list!! lol!!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your story. Amazing....Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16920757212065311715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-23743010613578284222010-04-26T09:43:09.591-05:002010-04-26T09:43:09.591-05:00Jess,
We missed you so much at Easter this year ...Jess, <br />We missed you so much at Easter this year and thought of you and your family! You are amazing and we are soooo blessed to have you in our lives! You are such an inspiration for us and for others..... You did an amazing job talking and sharing your feelings and story...... your strength and spirit are so contagious! THANK YOU for being YOU!<br /><br />Love and miss you lots<br />AmieThe Schilling's from Cimarronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418039112942621156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-19205762904155258722010-04-24T21:02:34.922-05:002010-04-24T21:02:34.922-05:00Thank you for sharing your story. I agree with so...Thank you for sharing your story. I agree with some of the other comments about feeling a challenge to trust God in my life today. You did an amazing job of honoring Cora. You are doing some amazing mission work!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-44421945524717000812010-04-24T15:48:51.359-05:002010-04-24T15:48:51.359-05:00Thank you for sharing your story. Our daughter di...Thank you for sharing your story. Our daughter died almost nine years ago and our story is changing. I thought it would always be the same, but the Lord is blessing us and changing us in ways we never knew would could happen! We just shared our story on national and local news - we walk for the March of Dimes every year in Sarah's memory...This year my BIL sponsored a walk in Iraq on his Army base! We are so excited and blessed to have our story changing. Some good with the bad. I pray that you have more good than bad in the coming days.Emily Newsomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-67507792585564140602010-04-23T14:26:38.229-05:002010-04-23T14:26:38.229-05:00Thank you for sharing. Your message showed me ther...Thank you for sharing. Your message showed me there is hope, reconfirmed some of my own thoughts and brought encouragement as I deal with the loss of our precious Hezekiah.<br />THANK YOU!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888354373605309540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-75606021384313244682010-04-22T23:05:24.025-05:002010-04-22T23:05:24.025-05:00Thanks for sharing your story. I "hear" ...Thanks for sharing your story. I "hear" the Lord's presence in your life and see Him in you. I definitely did some inward reflecting on how I trust God. I know your wound is so deep but praise God, you look to Him to carry you, give you strength,and define you.It shows that He does! In the midst of your sorrows and joy please know many prayers are offered up on your families behalf.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704635735715992453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-76086000334468690252010-04-22T07:26:11.267-05:002010-04-22T07:26:11.267-05:00I felt so inspired by your words and reflections o...I felt so inspired by your words and reflections on what you've learned and how you were able to push away fear and heartbreak and trust the Lord. I received a call from my church asking if I'd offer a reflection on Motherhood for Mother's day Mass (I'm Catholic). Prior to hearing your courageous offering, I probably would have said, "No thanks, not for me." But, knowing how much you have touched my life with your words, I accepted the invitation to speak. Here is another way Cora's life continues to reach out to others - and tell what God will show you, when you TRUST in the Lord.Townsendpartyof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/04812052313098528741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-14277241618372237542010-04-22T06:21:13.799-05:002010-04-22T06:21:13.799-05:00Jess, your story brought me to tears last evening....Jess, your story brought me to tears last evening....and again this morning when I listened to it the second time! You are a real testimony as to God's amazing strength and love! You did an amazing job with sharing your story, and I believe that this story will go on to encourage many many others along your way. I lost my dad in a sudden car accident over 11 years ago, and I found out at that time that God's grace was sufficient. I could definately feel the Holy Sprit as you were talking and I have no doubt that He is leading you through this. Thank-you for listening to God's call on your life, even though it's not as you would have planned it. Because of your obedience, many many others will be touched and will come to know Christ. I pray that God will continue to give you and Joel the peace, and strength to keep going on. I pray for little Levi too, as he grows up, that he will sense God's pressence in his life every step of the way! God bless!!Susan Coishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609275217331789707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-13612221894436905282010-04-22T05:59:58.690-05:002010-04-22T05:59:58.690-05:00Thank you for sharing this amazing and truly inspi...Thank you for sharing this amazing and truly inspirational address. <br /><br />Your family is in my prayers tonight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-69747981041556056302010-04-22T01:41:58.533-05:002010-04-22T01:41:58.533-05:00Jess,
Thank you for sharing. It was a blessing for...Jess,<br />Thank you for sharing. It was a blessing for me to hear you speak tonight as the grief of losing a little one during pregnancy just two months ago continues to touch me. I've prayed tonight that God will continue to bind you and Joel together through your journey and that His love will overflow through you to Levi as well. Thank you for opening up to others so much of your walk.Laressahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640747914549834124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-50354874186343195072010-04-21T23:52:11.312-05:002010-04-21T23:52:11.312-05:00you did an amazing job!
i have tears streaming do...you did an amazing job! <br />i have tears streaming down my cheeks listening to your journey. isn't God good?!! The Lord IS faithful. <br />thank you so much!<br />you and your family will continue to be in our prayers.Tasha Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00893624375183116008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-41016901402340058502010-04-21T23:19:51.299-05:002010-04-21T23:19:51.299-05:00I cannot even imagine how hard it must have been t...I cannot even imagine how hard it must have been to get up in front of a huge group of people to share your private, personal thoughts and feelings that result from this journey. Thank you for being brave enough.Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543988310533378148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-25271211620164823662010-04-21T20:28:46.900-05:002010-04-21T20:28:46.900-05:00Wow! That is all I can say is WOW! What a testimon...Wow! That is all I can say is WOW! What a testimony of just what God is doing in your life. Levi is so blessed to have such Godly parents.Emily McNabb Lorenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00673750680927233013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-38137356513998550702010-04-21T18:14:07.419-05:002010-04-21T18:14:07.419-05:00Wow...just wow. Thank-you for being bold enough to...Wow...just wow. Thank-you for being bold enough to share! Like so many are saying...God is using you in so many lives, including mine.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12850362078612528089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-29196661912519794182010-04-21T14:54:15.343-05:002010-04-21T14:54:15.343-05:00I never comment.. BUT you shared you heart and I w...I never comment.. BUT you shared you heart and I wanted to say Thank YOU. In your grief you are listening to how the Lord is leading. Through your tears you desire to LOVE & OBEY GOD! You are an encouragement to me. I bet Levi will know much about Cora.. she IS making a HUGE impact on this world.<br />blessing to you.teampischkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078861111631769434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-46419547443184824522010-04-20T23:19:21.726-05:002010-04-20T23:19:21.726-05:00hi, i just found your blog. your babies are beaut...hi, i just found your blog. your babies are beautiful. my mom works with a woman whose son has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma. they are doing a lot to spread awareness. i thought you might be interested. here's a link to the facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/pages/David-Cook-Wed-Like-To-Introduce-You-To-5-Year-Old-Braden-Hofen/335287822513?ref=nf#!/pages/David-Cook-Wed-Like-To-Introduce-You-To-5-Year-Old-Braden-Hofen/335287822513?v=info&ref=nf<br /><br />if that doesn't work, here's a different site: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/bradenhChelseanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-34390643734335952862010-04-20T22:13:05.778-05:002010-04-20T22:13:05.778-05:00I just finished listening to it and just want to t...I just finished listening to it and just want to tell you what a blessing it was to me.<br /><br />I forwarded it on to other women that I know would appreciate it as well.<br /><br />Thank you for being REAL and telling us the truth of your experience and emotions.Messy and Wonderfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17784037855201508825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-79988210742919083912010-04-20T18:57:34.519-05:002010-04-20T18:57:34.519-05:00Jess-
We live but a few miles from you and I hav...Jess-<br /> We live but a few miles from you and I have followed your blog from the beginning. I work at Wesley in Postpartum and was working the night sweet Cora went to be with Jesus. Doug and Paula Unruh first got us praying. I am so impressed by your desire to serve the Lord. I cannot imagine what you are enduring but may you be blessed for your obedience to God in sharing your pain and your story.<br />Ronda BeougherRondanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-59279587832633752942010-04-20T18:44:19.719-05:002010-04-20T18:44:19.719-05:00Jess, I haven't commented in a while, but I ju...Jess, I haven't commented in a while, but I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for sharing this with us. Your story truly has given you an abundance of hope and wisdom to offer others, and I thank you for allowing the Lord to use you through your sorrow. I needed to hear every word of this today, as I seem to be flailing about in my life right now. It's time to dig back into The Word and become grounded in my faith once more.Wired Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01922564511990480020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-26839465206183601242010-04-20T17:32:26.810-05:002010-04-20T17:32:26.810-05:00Wow, what a beautiful message that was. You are su...Wow, what a beautiful message that was. You are such an inspiration to me. You lost the most precious thing in your life but you still have faith and believe. God is definitely speaking through you. Thank you for sharing your story! God Bless you!autumn23https://www.blogger.com/profile/16553459959705365314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-54921845880425365822010-04-20T15:27:26.068-05:002010-04-20T15:27:26.068-05:00Your presentation of your story was beautiful. My...Your presentation of your story was beautiful. My husband lost two first cousins in a horrific traffic accident 1 1/2 weeks ago. Both were 38 years old and leave behind wives and young children. One of the wives is expecting. I wrote down Nancy Guthrie's name as I was listening to your sweet message. Which book do you think would be most helpful to them? I think you referred to the devotional one. Please let me know if you have a chance. I want to send something to them. What time frame do you think would be appropriate to mail it to them? I don't want to step on toes, but I want to be helpful. Thanks again for sharing your story.waitinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255889257142667745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-38679677642971639052010-04-20T13:10:39.444-05:002010-04-20T13:10:39.444-05:00Thank you for sharing your story! I passed on your...Thank you for sharing your story! I passed on your story to a good friend of mine who had a still born baby this last year. Your story gives hope and tells the truth of who God is. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583009220368666531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042178429812658517.post-42163809871646775572010-04-20T12:35:23.664-05:002010-04-20T12:35:23.664-05:00Thank you so much, Jess. I don't know you in ...Thank you so much, Jess. I don't know you in person, but after following your blog for nearly 2 years, I feel as though I do. You are such an incredible example to me of love and faith. I am not a public speaker either, but I believe that you were meant to share that testimony with others. thank you for having the courage to do so, even though it was so scary for you. You are such a wonderful example!Cassienoreply@blogger.com