tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post4213882767677525407..comments2023-08-12T07:52:48.909-07:00Comments on Joyful In Hope: heading where no man has gone before...Alissa Peppleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586168573468202444noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-1026640913540027982012-02-23T11:50:00.101-08:002012-02-23T11:50:00.101-08:00I just wanted to share something that comes into m...I just wanted to share something that comes into my head every time I read your blog. I am not a Christian myself, choosing to follow a different path but I was raised CofE and learnt many hymns at school as a child.<br /><br />This one has run through my head every time I think of all you are going through<br /><br />"One day at a time sweet Jesus <br />That's all I'm asking from you. <br />Just give me the strength<br />To do everyday what I have to do. <br />Yesterday's gone sweet Jesus <br />And tomorrow may never be mine. <br />Oh Lord, for my sake, teach me to take<br />One day at a time. "<br /><br />I hope it may help even a little.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06090245968396128495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-31679653322536903272012-02-20T20:26:40.659-08:002012-02-20T20:26:40.659-08:00I don't think you should worry about what to d...I don't think you should worry about what to do. Trust that what you feel is real and behold the glory of this child and its okay to cry or celebrate I did both. Whichever, you will hold Jr. dear. (My niece was born 3 months after I lost my baby). As I watch my niece grow I was able to see the milestones that my baby would have had. How would my nieces life would have been different if my girl was around? That was 27 years ago and my niece and I still have a special bond. I love that kid.Aunt Murryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15483624727707706389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-25082123046067917282012-02-19T20:46:03.618-08:002012-02-19T20:46:03.618-08:00Remembering with you, and praying. God be with you...Remembering with you, and praying. God be with you.Dave Nesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109272953831376637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-8506227582151856312012-02-19T20:08:18.158-08:002012-02-19T20:08:18.158-08:00Thank you for continuing to share your hearts. I ...Thank you for continuing to share your hearts. I think of you all so often and hope you are feeling God's peace daily.Jackie Ferradohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107102146083731942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-80225535433902322102012-02-15T00:32:16.983-08:002012-02-15T00:32:16.983-08:00Still praying and thinking of you guys daily. I h...Still praying and thinking of you guys daily. I hope you only spend time listening to and dwelling on truth. God's love for you is unfathomable even when you cannot feel it. I am guessing you feel vulnerable and just plain exhausted. Know that you are being lifted in prayer. I hope you will dive into God's Word. It will surround you with a wall of Truth to stand behind as these waves you must be experiencing continue to pound you. You are loved.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791856310848472021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-20648759820109247452012-02-13T16:10:03.990-08:002012-02-13T16:10:03.990-08:00I have been reading your blog for some time now.. ...I have been reading your blog for some time now.. And for some reason I find myself back here daily. Its like I want a different outcome. I come back hoping that it will be different... I can't explain in words how sad I am for your loss.... She is the most beautiful baby. I know God is taking good care of her now.. but I know it would be hard to give up something so perfect.. <br /><br />With love and prayers..<br />-karen from IdahoKaren Deschenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15635943613971545212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-57568321724284270062012-02-13T11:14:50.872-08:002012-02-13T11:14:50.872-08:00My pastor's two daughters were both pregnant w...My pastor's two daughters were both pregnant with girls, due at the same time (within days of the other). One daughter's baby was premature by a couple of months and, for reasons unknown to me (heart, lungs?), died within a couple of hours of birth. The other daughter's baby was recently born, healthy and just fine. You are not alone in this situation. My pastor said it was and still is very bittersweet for everyone. They very much miss the baby that passed, but at the same time are joyful for the new life. You are free to experience whatever emotion may come your way my dear. <br /><br />Continuing to pray for you.Leannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123395877105712392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-91835642063067671332012-02-12T15:34:44.907-08:002012-02-12T15:34:44.907-08:00I'll be praying for you.I'll be praying for you.Kerry F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10665095338477134134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-42906464710731873212012-02-11T13:50:56.954-08:002012-02-11T13:50:56.954-08:00I have no words. I ache for you and feel joy for y...I have no words. I ache for you and feel joy for you at the same time. Your sweet new niece will be so special to you. I think of you and your sweet Anna so often. You don't know me, I started praying for you when a friend led me to your story and blog. Your family has remained so special in my heart. God bless you, I'll keep you in my prayers. :-)Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870775491786274710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-79213105944755703652012-02-11T12:49:36.704-08:002012-02-11T12:49:36.704-08:00I'm already crying. Just at the thought of wha...I'm already crying. Just at the thought of what a precious new miracle joining you all and in the deep deep sorrow that you will be facing, but most of all that photo you posted of Kim holding Anna. Tears welled up in my eyes watching both women weep. God is amazing and powerful and His spirit moves in mighty ways and I believe the Holy Spirit was moving in that photo. I am deeply moved. I am praying for you all today.Broas Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08836049057418092662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-28326208474952091752012-02-11T11:18:04.316-08:002012-02-11T11:18:04.316-08:00No wonder you came strongly to my mind this mornin...No wonder you came strongly to my mind this morning, out of the blue, all of the sudden. And so I prayed. The Holy Spirit is so interesting like that, don't you think? <br /><br />His hand is indeed on each of you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09652304693670344168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-82945924392397409242012-02-11T09:55:33.172-08:002012-02-11T09:55:33.172-08:00I would like to echo what Mr. Slocum offered . . ....I would like to echo what Mr. Slocum offered . . . Claire's arrival is another gift from God, as was Anna Joy. Go with your emotions at the momentAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01147134703075074840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-19237140247997912622012-02-11T08:40:59.321-08:002012-02-11T08:40:59.321-08:00This is quite an emotional journey... Big hugs an...This is quite an emotional journey... Big hugs and lots of love to all of the Grofreeppley clan. I love you all so much.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10854420122842976457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-15238738710932549512012-02-11T08:35:02.358-08:002012-02-11T08:35:02.358-08:00God made you to feel all the feelings you have. Fe...God made you to feel all the feelings you have. Feel the love, the grief, the conflict. He is there with you in all of it. Prayers follow all of you...Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10734865407441263679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-63778038445568829312012-02-10T22:24:25.868-08:002012-02-10T22:24:25.868-08:00Pour your love for Anna all over Claire (Junior). ...Pour your love for Anna all over Claire (Junior). Feel everything, savor the moment. God has His hand on you.Daniel W. Slocumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01795608789324086847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-41808204653962991822012-02-10T20:17:20.350-08:002012-02-10T20:17:20.350-08:00Grofreeppley household enjoy that beautiful baby g...Grofreeppley household enjoy that beautiful baby girl even if you cry. congrats.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18278464595222727836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-68699475674335232532012-02-10T19:56:21.342-08:002012-02-10T19:56:21.342-08:00Praying for you guys today! I would say feel the e...Praying for you guys today! I would say feel the emotion that you are feeling in the moment. Don't withhold the joy that wants to spring forth likewise don't withhold the grief and sadness that may and will come. God is a big God and He's designed you two (and the entire extended family) so brilliantly. He can handle the mix of emotions that flood from all of you! And He will help to "tidy" the emotions that you are all feeling at a time that He sees fit. ( I use the word tidy for lack of a better word, really it's messy always, and Jesus, God and the Holy Spirit bring order). <br /><br />On another note: This post made me laugh and cry. Matt you are really funny, Cesar Salad Selection! I almost didn't even notice it as my eyes wanted to read Cesarian Section. Too funny. And yet you bring me to tears with the real dilemma you guys are facing. God can and He will! <br /><br />Love you all and praying for the whole family. God Bless.Bridgettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095008389946812114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-52406205715533680992012-02-10T19:40:38.991-08:002012-02-10T19:40:38.991-08:00Thinking of you everyday!I can understand how this...Thinking of you everyday!I can understand how this must be such an emotional time with lots of confusing feelings. Praying for peace of heart for you all.<br /><br />KatyKatyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16234860398975717215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-54652086475652162792012-02-10T15:50:32.080-08:002012-02-10T15:50:32.080-08:00I can't imagine the mix of emotions you must b...I can't imagine the mix of emotions you must be feeling today. That's tough! I continue to pray for you both each and every morning. We love you guys!Mrs. Trosperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17934801972458218575noreply@blogger.com