tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post591494336844925093..comments2023-08-12T07:52:48.909-07:00Comments on Joyful In Hope: We're home!Alissa Peppleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586168573468202444noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-76747146932211419132011-12-22T22:28:13.326-08:002011-12-22T22:28:13.326-08:00Im So so sorry about what happened to your beautif...Im So so sorry about what happened to your beautiful little girl i dont know how you getting threw but god is right by your side i know i wouldn't have the strength that you both have if i ever lost my daughter or soon to be son my heart aches for you both and her big brother i know it must be so hard to come home and not have your sweet baby in your arms i know she is looking down on you three sitting next to god smiling and will always be watching over you , i have read your story and this is the first time i was able to post my friend kept me and everyone else updated and i continued to pray for all of you that god would reach down and heal baby Anna , writing about it probably helps alot so stick with it and god will always be there with your baby girl watching down on you and sitting by your side when you need it the most , remember memories last a life time and no one can ever take that from you , take care ill continue to pray for you and your loved ones .Teresahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948910693315908874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-63761492998101307002011-12-22T22:06:50.038-08:002011-12-22T22:06:50.038-08:00Tks for letting us know how you are all doing. I t...Tks for letting us know how you are all doing. I think about you often and know that your journey has to be sad and difficult. Even though we know we will see our children again the ache you describe is painful! I lost a child 34 years ago and that ache never leaves you. It is only the Lord and His strength that get's us through. I hope the Lord grants you the desires of your heart and that in the future your home will welcome another baby. I ended up having 2 more children after the loss I wrote about above. <br />I know it had to be a big relief to be back with your son! After baby Anna I bet he seemed so much more grown up than when you left fir the hospital!<br />Rest up and be good to yourrselves! You've been through so much!<br />Hugs to you all!grandmalindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818324008931299323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-56933933281527133412011-12-22T21:00:47.522-08:002011-12-22T21:00:47.522-08:00Praying for you all tonight. Strength and comfort...Praying for you all tonight. Strength and comfort in Jesus name.ChaseandAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803360048366513837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-83571089384200795872011-12-22T20:17:48.960-08:002011-12-22T20:17:48.960-08:00It is so hard to find words to comfort in this tim...It is so hard to find words to comfort in this time of pain and confusion. What I do know is there is strength in numbers and so all these people banning together with you and all you loved ones saying prayers has to have a huge outcome. Stay strong much love. Merry Christmas.skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04675347345310406187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-25328491084160186502011-12-22T19:40:02.386-08:002011-12-22T19:40:02.386-08:00Still saying prayers for your family and wishing y...Still saying prayers for your family and wishing you a Merry Christmas!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670493406924757834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-11569221061186699402011-12-22T18:38:03.394-08:002011-12-22T18:38:03.394-08:00Wow! The words written on this page have tears str...Wow! The words written on this page have tears streaming from my eyes. Your faith is strong and your beliefs never wavered. My fa orite song is by Mercy Me called THIS LIFE. It says this is not my home! Praying for you!<br /><br />JanisJChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428381864023788942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-19287275153510013482011-12-22T15:00:22.895-08:002011-12-22T15:00:22.895-08:00Dear Matt and Alissa,
I will continue praying for ...Dear Matt and Alissa,<br />I will continue praying for you and your entire family for peace and comfort. The Lord's love for you is so great, and you cannot be separated from it! (Romans 8) Lean back into the arms of strength, and let Him cover you with His wings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791856310848472021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-91454414180705673892011-12-22T14:36:47.941-08:002011-12-22T14:36:47.941-08:00My prayers are with you and your family during thi...My prayers are with you and your family during this time of mourning and grief. I can't imagine the pain you are through, keep your faith in Heavenly Father and know that he loves you and your baby Anna Joy. Hugs and prayers from Idaho.Moniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01924036462930783462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-87864715628035414352011-12-22T13:10:14.299-08:002011-12-22T13:10:14.299-08:00Checking back to let you know I'm still prayin...Checking back to let you know I'm still praying. Hugs from Idaho.Molly Hodgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03638172778584851574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-7372990472915110452011-12-22T12:23:59.301-08:002011-12-22T12:23:59.301-08:00We stared reading your blog through a facebook fri...We stared reading your blog through a facebook friend Jennifer Slemmer. We have prayed since the moment Jenn posted on facebook and immediately started following your blog about Anna Joy and your life. My son, Benjamin, only lived a few moments and passed on the 11th of December 1978. I feel your tears and heart ache and know exactly how you feel. My love, my prayers and my thoughts will be with you and you little family for a very long time sweet momma! I know time will soon be your friend, and somewhat of a comfort for you all. God Bless sweet ones!Renee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/09929705669412485526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-16592393066063212662011-12-22T09:49:00.790-08:002011-12-22T09:49:00.790-08:00We haven't stopped praying for you.We haven't stopped praying for you.Dave Nesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109272953831376637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-9173537396292764442011-12-22T08:24:43.971-08:002011-12-22T08:24:43.971-08:00Matt & Alissa,
I want you to know that all you...Matt & Alissa,<br />I want you to know that all your family here in Idaho is still praying for you, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. We will continue to pray for you for months to come. We praise the Lord, for He has given you strength to get through this. <br />We love you so much!Gentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648509853707593616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-10319289297495044552011-12-22T07:22:15.440-08:002011-12-22T07:22:15.440-08:00I just wanted to let you know I am still thinking ...I just wanted to let you know I am still thinking about you guys and praying for you! You are so loved!<br />Joye HamptonJoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782237986234897911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-76291784016079126902011-12-22T05:10:38.418-08:002011-12-22T05:10:38.418-08:00I pray that your faith and the prayers of friends,...I pray that your faith and the prayers of friends, family and even strangers like me will help you through.Testhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09416766775019413586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-53778441266715666142011-12-21T23:20:39.251-08:002011-12-21T23:20:39.251-08:00Matt & Alissa...Thank you for sharing your hea...Matt & Alissa...Thank you for sharing your hearts with us and your sweet Anna Joy!! Peoples lives all around the country and world are being touched and changed by your story. I want to share the lyrics of a song with you that my brother wrote about 10 years ago for our aunt who was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Like her, your faith has not waivered throughout your journey and you have shown us what true FAITH is all about!! We will continue to pray for you and your family as you try and ease back into a "normal" routine. God's light has definitely been shining through you both! I pray God's peace for your entire family!! <br /><br />God is Good<br />by Jeremy Schwab<br /><br />You must be scared<br />Not knowing what else you could do<br />Some say life’s not fair<br />How could this happen to you<br />I’m sure we’ve all questioned why<br />Why the faithful should suffer such loss<br />But in His word we will find<br />Those He calls worthy must carry this cross<br /><br />But you still shine through the pain<br />You endure through the wind and the rain<br />And you’ve never been more beautiful than you are now<br />And you take the good with the bad<br />You thank the Lord for the gifts that you have<br />You’d never speak his will unkind<br />You say...God’s good...All of the time<br /><br />You say you’ll never give up<br />That it’s never as dark as it seems<br />But when the waters get rough<br />You just need to know where to cling<br />Your faith is like a rock<br />That the devil will break himself on<br />I know now that you can’t be stopped<br />From praising Jesus whatever befall<br /><br />But you still shine through the pain<br />You endure through the wind and the rain<br />And you’ve never been more beautiful than you are now<br />And you take the good with the bad<br />You thank the Lord for the gifts that you have<br />You’d never speak his will unkind<br />You say...God’s good...All of the time<br /><br />It must be hard<br />To be as strong as you are<br />I bet when no one’s around<br />You spend your time with your face to the ground...Praying<br /><br />Lord help me to shine through the pain <br />Help me endure through the wind and rain<br />Cause I’ve never needed your strength more than I do now<br />And I’ll take the good with the bad<br />And I thank you Lord for the gifts that I have <br />And I’ll never speak your will unkind<br />Lord you’re so good...Jesus you’ve done so much more than you should<br />Your love’s so good...ALL OF THE TIME!!!!!Carrie Holmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01072717658564961993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-78969852268121379182011-12-21T22:54:46.508-08:002011-12-21T22:54:46.508-08:00You do not know me, but I heard about your story f...You do not know me, but I heard about your story from a friend and am amazed by your steadfast faith in God. Even when He didn't do what you hoped He would do...even when you still lost your precious daughter you still hold to Him. I am learning that no matter what God is WITH us...not necessarily changing the circumstances, but helping us all the same. You have really showed me that through your story, and I want to say thank you. I am sorry for all the pain you have gone through and I pray God will continue to give you strength, and I thank you for showing me a piece of who God is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-49379697680980158582011-12-21T22:11:57.279-08:002011-12-21T22:11:57.279-08:00Matt and Alissa and the rest of your families... w...Matt and Alissa and the rest of your families... we have been following through your blog and texts from Heidi (Thanks Heidi!) this past week while we were out of town. We've been praying through all the ups, downs, and the spaces in between. It's good to see how God made this decision a clear one for you, not easy I'm sure, but clear. I know that tears will give way to smiles and laughing and memories of your short time with Anna Joy will be treasured always. God bless you all. Our prayers will shift a little now, to restoring you all back to something that can become "normal" after such a whirlwind of a time these past months. Love you all!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316460615855758210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-87594520354549093882011-12-21T21:45:31.277-08:002011-12-21T21:45:31.277-08:00Praying for your family. Your story has touched me...Praying for your family. Your story has touched me deeply and i find myself continuing to pray for peace and confort for you as fervently as I was praying for healing for Anna. It didn't happen as I was hoping but what a blessing that Jesus is cuddling her now.Christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17900674431003918098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-64639933236190198782011-12-21T21:04:29.269-08:002011-12-21T21:04:29.269-08:00Praying for you.Praying for you.ChaseandAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803360048366513837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-23876521334393167452011-12-21T19:32:09.207-08:002011-12-21T19:32:09.207-08:00Hugs to you dear friend, my prayers and many thoug...Hugs to you dear friend, my prayers and many thoughts have been with you this last month. I pray you will feel God's love, comfort and faithfulness surround you. I have cried many tears just reading your blog and seeing the pictures of your sweet, beautiful girl. She truly looked angelic! Love and prayers, ShellyShelly Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861763924894248716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-75041311176861818822011-12-21T19:32:07.975-08:002011-12-21T19:32:07.975-08:00Thank you for sharing your story and your amazingl...Thank you for sharing your story and your amazingly beautiful angel with us. I know that God has something awesome in store for your family, I feel it in my heart and my soul. I pray for peace and healing for your family and will continue to read what you have to say.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16287142867615838725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-18992770918282068672011-12-21T19:28:22.404-08:002011-12-21T19:28:22.404-08:00we are praying for you all ... love you guys... th...we are praying for you all ... love you guys... the jones familyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17856841119825382951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-79705307961285916652011-12-21T17:35:04.644-08:002011-12-21T17:35:04.644-08:00Thank you for the continued posts about beautiful ...Thank you for the continued posts about beautiful Anna Joy--I keep finding myself drawn to rereading your posts and looking at her sweet face. May the sound of her cry, the smell of her skin, and her touch stay cemented in your memories. Your family continues to be uplifted in prayer. Much love from a sister in Christ.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11899783358269129335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-11072972916624687812011-12-21T16:15:21.072-08:002011-12-21T16:15:21.072-08:00I have been following your story for the past mont...I have been following your story for the past months. As a parent my heart aches for your family, I cannot imagine the pain. I don't even know you and I have struggled through reading your post in tears. I pray God contiunes to strenghten and comfort all of you.<br /><br />-MelindaMelinda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06344781316939000934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255904066855682022.post-50100724989741224352011-12-21T15:55:06.376-08:002011-12-21T15:55:06.376-08:00Praying that you are able to put one foot in front...Praying that you are able to put one foot in front of the next tomorrow, praying that you don't dream of beeping machines and hospital smells, praying that your friends and family are there for exactly what you need at exactly the right time, praying that your knees don't buckle when you go through funeral arrangements, praying that God brings you people within your community that have been through this to talk to and cry with, praying that you are able to bless others going through this, praying that your son knows exactly who Anna Joy was and how much she will always be a part of your family, praying that Jesus gets here already so we can be reunited with our precious babes, praying for God's comfort, peace, and joy to be with you until that time. Thank you for sharing your story.. and I will definitely buy your book.<br />Heidi Guidry<br />www.caringbridge.org/tx/camrynHeidi Guidryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01792755580797584634noreply@blogger.com