tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post7406737358659924176..comments2023-09-30T09:14:50.616-05:00Comments on Sprittibee: Bad Things Happen to Good PeopleSprittibeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07992769339576987845noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-33353886340389596612010-12-20T11:14:58.649-06:002010-12-20T11:14:58.649-06:00I was so convicted by Dana's post (the second ...I was so convicted by Dana's post (the second one, describing the accident). How often I have complained and chided my exasperating 3-year-old for all of the trouble she gets into. But how blessed I am that she is HERE to make trouble!Rachel R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01598574256854766532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-15102302424241759302010-12-18T18:58:59.661-06:002010-12-18T18:58:59.661-06:00the news hurt my heart too. Praying for you durin...the news hurt my heart too. Praying for you during this hard season. The fog will lift, promise.Hen Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237819297457183820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-31790762541617863122010-12-18T16:28:55.819-06:002010-12-18T16:28:55.819-06:00I love your tender heart, Heather. I will never fo...I love your tender heart, Heather. I will never forget looking at the back of my church and seeing you standing there. I cry just thinking about it, sweet friend.<br /><br />I have thought much about the how and why's. Even if God answered all the why's, it wouldn't be enough. It wouldn't bring Christian back. So instead, I choose to ask <i>What would you have me do with this story You have written into my family?</i><br /><br />He lights enough of the road in front of me to where I can take the next step. He sees all the curves ahead and I trust Him to lead me. So I just do the next thing, be it laundry or cooking or praying or preparing a retreat for grieving mothers.<br /><br />Whenever you look at baby K, be reminded that God cares about all the big and little things in your life. That even though our lives can be so crazy and upside down sometimes, we do not have to be overwhelmed. Just take that next step and make sure it is always in the direction of the Cross.<br /><br />God is faithful!!!MarshaMarshaMarshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787051368018458658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-1946277373277868722010-12-16T20:50:38.301-06:002010-12-16T20:50:38.301-06:00Sweet sweet friend. It is all so hard to understan...Sweet sweet friend. It is all so hard to understand but so comforting to know that HE understands. I too am holding my babies closer, remembering to love love love them more each day than the day before, and thanking God for them. <br /><br />You are such a great friend and Im so blessed to know you.<br /><br />MeghanMeghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06637300010406363081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-17265774061165163382010-12-16T16:29:59.744-06:002010-12-16T16:29:59.744-06:00Ugh - it literally makes me sick to my stomach to ...Ugh - it literally makes me sick to my stomach to think of such a thing. Our youngest is 20 months old and I know exactly what you mean - it makes it so real when you have one close to the same age.<br /><br />Praying God gives the family a tremendous amount of strength. "Let us come boldly before the throne of grace that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Heb. 4:16Gwen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02094959197761222086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-80640527184399663512010-12-16T09:11:31.582-06:002010-12-16T09:11:31.582-06:00Just wanted to share a quick note from a friend wh...Just wanted to share a quick note from a friend who spoke with Dana herself. We wanted to send money in to help with the funeral and their other issues and this is what Dana's response was:<br /><br />We are truly overwhelmed by the generosity we've been shown but we truly have no financial needs. My dad and brother fixed the plumbing. A man from church fixed the chimney. The funeral home is donating their services. Their secretary bought us lunch. I can't even begin to list all the generosity we've been shown.<br /><br /><br />We truly, from the bottom of our hearts, would really like to see any money people would like to send to be sent to Tiny Hands International.<br /><br />She said she cried today (a good cry) when she learned that donations have been sent in from all over the country in honor of Mattias.Sprittibeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07992769339576987845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-88089888718454810362010-12-16T07:43:45.946-06:002010-12-16T07:43:45.946-06:00We are praying for her family. I have never even ...We are praying for her family. I have never even read her blog but my heart just breaks over what they all must be going through. Our church just finished a series on suffering and I know the Truth but it's so hard to accept the loss of life. All we can do is cling to a good God and keep turning to Him with our questions and hurts. I find myself constantly praying over them just because that is all I can really do to help them. That and praying that I don't live my life in fear. Because you are right, sometimes bad things happen to good people. This side of heaven I will never really understand it but again, we serve a good God and I just keep turning back to that truth.Krystalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-22093562065401505242010-12-15T20:48:21.760-06:002010-12-15T20:48:21.760-06:00On December 28 of every year, the Catholic church ...On December 28 of every year, the Catholic church commemorates the Holy Innocents. The bible readings that day are about the little ones that Herod killed in his quest to kill the Christ Child. I go to church every year on that day to pray for my own child, but Dana's boy will certainly be on my mind this year.Elena LaVictoirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18108910015959872763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-50614549363431734212010-12-15T20:42:50.633-06:002010-12-15T20:42:50.633-06:00Heather,
This is heartbreaking...like losing my E...Heather,<br /><br />This is heartbreaking...like losing my Ethan all over again. Yesterday, I found out that a 2 year old from our old home church in Las Vegas passed in a tragedy. I ask God...WHY? When is it enough? And through it all, He understands and weeps along with us. Your friend indeed is going to need your love and support for a very long time. Losing a child is truly the hardest loss one could endure. I will remember (try, my mind is still a mess and I have a terrible memory) as best I can to lift them in prayer. Being a bereaved (still newly bereaved parent), I hurt so much for them and know their heartache, shock, numbness, etc. If they need to contact someone that's been through a tragedy, my phone is ready and I'm here to answer day or night.<br /><br />Much love, and many hugs...Shannon WallaceShannon Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858693364105977689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-47864173223266075152010-12-15T17:38:26.258-06:002010-12-15T17:38:26.258-06:00Big hugs and kisses to you heather...so sorry to h...Big hugs and kisses to you heather...so sorry to hear about this. Jesus is faithful and I pray their family knows him.Melissa N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02954776109356807170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-57255109970405141162010-12-15T16:39:35.438-06:002010-12-15T16:39:35.438-06:00Praying for Dana's family. My close friends so...Praying for Dana's family. My close friends son is in the hospital with his 3 brain surgery this month and they messed up--put the drain into his lung instead of lung cavity and now he is serious pneumonia. My heart is breaking for her.<br /><br />We may never know this side of heaven why these things happen but I do know the love of Jesus pours through you for Dana. The deep sorrow everyone that reads this feels--is the love of the Trinity flowing. That's what is all about Sharing His love. Be there for her, lift her up, call, email, pray. <br /><br />Hope you are feeling better, that bug is here at our home.<br />Love and prayers,<br />RobinRobin Sampsonhttp://heartfwisdom.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-10212817500402074282010-12-15T15:37:06.912-06:002010-12-15T15:37:06.912-06:00It is so hard to understand. We lost someone very ...It is so hard to understand. We lost someone very close to our kids last year and we all landed on, Jesus wanted Damon with Him. Somehow the idea of Gods big love for the person we miss, has filled a bit of the hole. <br />I'll be praying for His peace that passes our understanding, to fill your family's and your friend's heart.<br />KristinLoveFeast Tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16401276625395223703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13517164.post-67075838973982604332010-12-15T15:25:54.273-06:002010-12-15T15:25:54.273-06:00It's so hard to wrap our brains around such tr...It's so hard to wrap our brains around such tragedies. It hurts so much. Life is messy and certainly there are times that things don't go according to our plans. I'm glad you don't feel guilty for taking the time to cry and hold your sweet little boy and ponder the important things of life. We're all too easily distracted with that which really isn't so important.<br /><br />It hurt physically to read her post about what happened. I can't imagine. All I can do is continue to lift her and her family up in prayer. <br /><br />Love ya' sweetie! Praying for you guys, too.Dianne - Bunny Trailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604043807160470553noreply@blogger.com