tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419413430234623835.post2067425706890185305..comments2023-06-25T11:21:39.174-04:00Comments on because some day: longashleighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261044371538974048noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419413430234623835.post-15783364997374360082011-02-20T05:47:54.463-05:002011-02-20T05:47:54.463-05:00In my times of doubting and frustration after we h...In my times of doubting and frustration after we had adopted an older child (10) the clear confidence that he was God's plan for us even from before his birth and before we had thought of adopting helped to settle the fears. We could take the good and the bad and the uncertain future because we put out our hands trusting God and he gave us this child as our own. I trust you have this confidence that SarahJoy was designed for you and you for her.<br />Maddy HardemanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419413430234623835.post-34628779140791816142011-02-19T21:10:39.826-05:002011-02-19T21:10:39.826-05:00I don't know you at all; I stumbled across you...I don't know you at all; I stumbled across your blog through a friend of a friend's blog... but I wanted you to know I respect you so much. I'm praying for you. God bless you and your entire family!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419413430234623835.post-45236345352598308402011-02-19T11:22:21.575-05:002011-02-19T11:22:21.575-05:00I feel for you, Eric AND SJ. Life situations can ...I feel for you, Eric AND SJ. Life situations can create terrible heartache. I wish I had some good words of wisdom, but I don't. I just believe in you and Eric. I am confident that you both will get through this. The pain you feel reflects the caring person you are.Michael & Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04151984193605258742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419413430234623835.post-85680656816004498472011-02-19T05:53:29.813-05:002011-02-19T05:53:29.813-05:00As I read all that people have said to you today.....As I read all that people have said to you today...I think YES, that is what I am thinking but they have a better way of saying it! I am praying for you Ashleigh...May the God of all comfort, surround you with peace. <br />You are one amazing woman! I am awed by your strength so far. You are not alone.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02008858429585556220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419413430234623835.post-53191466189322749622011-02-19T05:23:38.932-05:002011-02-19T05:23:38.932-05:00Ash--i'm so sorry for your pain, exhaustion, a...Ash--i'm so sorry for your pain, exhaustion, and feelings of overwhelming burdens...those are some of the most suffocating emotions and I wish I could help you, friend. I'm praying right now that you'll FEEL this yoke being lifted off your weary shoulders and replaced with the one that is easy and light. I don't know how Jesus can do this, but I know His word is true. And as you pass through these waters, I'm praying that they don't sweep over you. Sometimes I feel that I'm about to drown and then a get the tiniest sensation of sand beneath my toes...realizing that I'm closer to walking out than to drowning. I'm praying that Jesus walks you out of these debilitating waves today and that you experience rest for your soul. <br />sending prayers with love,<br />heatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419413430234623835.post-76055870267621171172011-02-19T00:49:49.785-05:002011-02-19T00:49:49.785-05:00I was introduced to your blog through Rachel King&...I was introduced to your blog through Rachel King's blog so I'm a complete stranger! Anyway, I cannot even imagine the stress you are going through right now. But I KIND OF know what you're going through with the domed breast bone. Totally not as serious but my 7 month old has syndactyly; her 2nd and 3rd toes are fused together on both feet. I am so scared about her being teased when she's older. I know we "shouldn't" worry about things like that but they are girls, and we all know how vicious other kids (especially other girls) can be when it comes to looks. And she has a hemangioma on her head, and people are ALWAYS staring, and sometimes the first thing people will say to me is about the hemangioma. It really hurts my feelings. I know you may not feel very strong right now but you display so much strength in your blog. I not only pray for SarahJoy every night but I pray for you and your husband. I know it's easy to dwell on how long this journey is going to be but I bet several months down the road, you will look back and think about how quickly it went by. Praying for strength, peace, comfort, rest, and SarahJoy to meet her goals quickly (I know how that is; my daughter was in the NICU for a couple of weeks when she was born).Alexa Dupriesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267349295875256099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419413430234623835.post-89580686959344836192011-02-19T00:26:18.220-05:002011-02-19T00:26:18.220-05:00Thanks for being so honest with us.Thanks for being so honest with us.Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419413430234623835.post-72073893038911403682011-02-18T23:56:50.832-05:002011-02-18T23:56:50.832-05:00Just want you to know that I get it. :) Whenever...Just want you to know that I get it. :) Whenever I headed down the path of despair - my mom (yes, that means I have done this all of my life) used to always say, "One day at a time...." I always hated those words but as I have grown up they have often re-rung in my head. Sometimes I even have to make a list of what is good and 'consistent' about 'right now' and read that over and over to myself. And sometimes I just melt into a panic anyway. Thankfully our God never runs out of patience or grace. Praying for physical rest for you and Eric. Praying that you will be able to find peace in the successes of each minute no matter how small they may seem. Praying that you will be able to trust SJ's future to the One who is already there. Praying.....Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17719452484846643535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-419413430234623835.post-77897293013357439362011-02-18T23:11:53.991-05:002011-02-18T23:11:53.991-05:00I am so sorry that you have to go through this. P...I am so sorry that you have to go through this. Please do remember that to me, a complete stranger, I am in awe of your strength and courage. You saved this little girls life!!! How amazing is that??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com