tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post1774836005435225999..comments2024-02-26T08:02:05.002-05:00Comments on Nitty.Gritty.: Joy at Christmastime...Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01338865463777681078noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-53736345512482176452007-12-12T07:56:00.000-05:002007-12-12T07:56:00.000-05:00i've never experienced what you've been through an...i've never experienced what you've been through and i hope i never will. I found your blog few month ago and at that time i did not want a second child, but reading your blog made me want one. I just wanted to say thank you because you made me realized the chance i have to live the life i have.<BR/><BR/>Have you and your family a very Merry ChristmasUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16319827540470067991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-18731563110154232402007-12-09T18:53:00.000-05:002007-12-09T18:53:00.000-05:00I am thrilled that I came across this beautiful st...I am thrilled that I came across this beautiful story! Jody, I am so very sorry that you are missing your sweet Teagan, but you are certainly keeping every aspect of her memory alive. I am awed by your strength, and I too am a mother who seeks to "find joy in every circumstance" while missing my babies. Thanks for sharing your soul!Andrea Amuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778062118758002514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-4456411391122753562007-12-08T23:33:00.000-05:002007-12-08T23:33:00.000-05:00Wow! It's like I knew somehow. I donated a Barbi...Wow! It's like I knew somehow. I donated a Barbie to Toys for Tots just yesterday. I hadn't given her a name in my head, but now I will always think of her as Teagan. :)susan opelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02820395037541838526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-12280681045581633862007-12-08T16:41:00.000-05:002007-12-08T16:41:00.000-05:00I remember reading about Teagan when you first wro...I remember reading about Teagan when you first wrote about what had happened and have always felt moved and touched by how real and true you were in telling about your feelings. Your story has given me a new out look on life and the true, "value" of Christmas. Thank you so very much for touching my heart...forever!<BR/><BR/>Teagan has one awesome mommy.<BR/><BR/>leslie AvilaLeslie Anne Avilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05888781600008313074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-12785622256608698152007-12-08T14:27:00.000-05:002007-12-08T14:27:00.000-05:00Jody, you are such an eloquent writer and such a t...Jody, you are such an eloquent writer and such a thoughtful person. Your words no doubt have helped and will help many. I am in awe of your ability to see the true beauty in life and am happy and proud to call you my SISter. All the best to you this season!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-31038767738464739852007-12-08T10:08:00.000-05:002007-12-08T10:08:00.000-05:00You have my heart every time I read your posts. Lo...You have my heart every time I read your posts. Love you!...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06941052335132066241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-86510234096844908862007-12-08T09:56:00.000-05:002007-12-08T09:56:00.000-05:00jody as I read your blog I am so inspired and touc...jody as I read your blog I am so inspired and touched by your honesty. it is our belief that one day we will be with our loved ones again, and for that i give praises to our Father above. I too have lost a loved one and know what it is to feel that pain. you more than inspire you lift us up to him, thanks all my love to you and yours this holiday season. lizeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-57932772373617742022007-12-08T02:20:00.000-05:002007-12-08T02:20:00.000-05:00I have no words. That is the most beautiful thing ...I have no words. That is the most beautiful thing I've read in a while.Unforgettable Crop for Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968286194946474012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-48095143304512814082007-12-07T23:40:00.000-05:002007-12-07T23:40:00.000-05:00Still makes me tear up, I love coming to your blog...Still makes me tear up, I love coming to your blog and being fillled with hope.<BR/><BR/>thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17840636986197207804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-33398726066017035052007-12-07T21:45:00.000-05:002007-12-07T21:45:00.000-05:00I am so glad this blog was brough to my attention....I am so glad this blog was brough to my attention. An amazing story. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers! I am so sorry you lost your little girl but what an amazing thing you have done with it. I can only imagine the pain you must have and still do feel. My heart and love go out to everyone in your family!!!All moments rememberedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529478064645295832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-66166840714137913482007-12-07T18:19:00.000-05:002007-12-07T18:19:00.000-05:00I was brought to tears reading this. You are truly...I was brought to tears reading this. You are truly a remarkable person and I admire you very much. Thank you for writing. You and your family are beautiful.shalayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926231569600063093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-4064240843835816922007-12-07T17:47:00.000-05:002007-12-07T17:47:00.000-05:00Beautiful story and a beautiful way to honor Teaga...Beautiful story and a beautiful way to honor Teagan's memory. No doubt she is smiling down on you (always).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-28031780615511135932007-12-07T15:22:00.000-05:002007-12-07T15:22:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for the precious story. I hope ...Thank you so much for the precious story. I hope you know that you are a voice of joy, thanksgiving and love to those who read this blog. I pray that many many will be led to your blog for the very gift giving inspiration and heartfelt love that you inspire in me, that they be blessed with the light that you shine. You are amazing.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026129680450326346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-78744458595330474312007-12-07T14:23:00.000-05:002007-12-07T14:23:00.000-05:00Wow! I have been touched by so many of your posts...Wow! I have been touched by so many of your posts - and think of you every time I see owls - but now I will be thinking of Teagan every time I see Barbies - and smiling!Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180104163495530405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-18044197762230440782007-12-07T14:19:00.000-05:002007-12-07T14:19:00.000-05:00oh Jody that is beautiful! Thank you so much for s...oh Jody that is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing it, i cried. i am going to link it from my blog, everyone should read this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-1243878887655838172007-12-07T12:13:00.000-05:002007-12-07T12:13:00.000-05:00heart-wrenching, heart-warming. . . goosebumps and...heart-wrenching, heart-warming. . . goosebumps and good feelings here! To share your misery and truimph over it is very courageous and I admire you a great deal for living a faith-filled life. It makes me strive to be a better person. Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-48376276468714201132007-12-07T11:44:00.000-05:002007-12-07T11:44:00.000-05:00what a touching story. You sound like such a rema...what a touching story. You sound like such a remarkable women, what an inspiration. Thank you....Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029041958215501053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-68166145955795474582007-12-07T11:29:00.000-05:002007-12-07T11:29:00.000-05:00....this will be my first christmas without my hus.......this will be my first christmas without my husband, and we are doing our best to find the beauty in the holiday........thanks for the inspirational words...Staci Compherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402950704565229190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-21530825197891874552007-12-07T09:48:00.000-05:002007-12-07T09:48:00.000-05:00I think it is absolutely precious that you guys pu...I think it is absolutely precious that you guys put up a Barbie tree in Teagan's memory. What a wonderful way to remember your little girl each Christmas. :) I am all teared up as I write this... I just can't imagine the pain you felt that first Christmas without her. I am so glad that Jesus gave you a reason for joy that year... and every year since.<BR/><BR/>God bless & Merry Christmas!!! :)Jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14867870804414627038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-31428052540612705512007-12-07T09:09:00.000-05:002007-12-07T09:09:00.000-05:00Jody, You are a continual source of wisdom for me....Jody, You are a continual source of wisdom for me. I really needed your post this morning, and I thank you so much for sharing your honest and true self with all of us. You are a blessing to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-54232597011537747652007-12-07T07:31:00.000-05:002007-12-07T07:31:00.000-05:00Although I am significantly older than you - 47 to...Although I am significantly older than you - 47 to be exact - when I grow up I want to be just like you. Beautiful!!! Your new friend in West Virginia - SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-47861181240806266632007-12-07T00:18:00.000-05:002007-12-07T00:18:00.000-05:00Wow. Thank you for sharing!Wow. Thank you for sharing!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749957501936861468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-50238272163560372802007-12-06T23:23:00.000-05:002007-12-06T23:23:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for sharing this story with us, ...Thank you so much for sharing this story with us, Jody. What a beautiful tribute to the Lord and great reminder for us to look for His goodness in the midst of the storm. What a sweet, sweet story.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas!Tina Vegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929599211588217050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-30726828185706530502007-12-06T18:56:00.000-05:002007-12-06T18:56:00.000-05:00Very powerful.Our God is wise - and the wisdom you...Very powerful.<BR/><BR/>Our God is wise - and the wisdom you have gleaned in your honest relationship with him is beautiful.<BR/><BR/>You hang it out there for us Jody, I know that you are simply sharing your journey, but it ministers. Man, does it ever.<BR/><BR/>Tonight in thanks to you for your cyber-friendship I will lift each one of the Ferlaaks individually - Ava, Isabella, Brock, Wyndham, Teagan, Chip and Jody - up in prayer. I do not know specifically what to ask our Father for on y'all's behalf, but he does.<BR/><BR/>I will thank him for the 'sweet things' I have had glimpses into from each of you, and ask for his wisdom in providing something to each of you that you each need as individuals and for something that will bless you abundantly as a family.<BR/><BR/>You rock Jody -- don't you ever forget it!Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09625683693834342735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-59245429600352222462007-12-06T16:43:00.000-05:002007-12-06T16:43:00.000-05:00Oh, I just love it. I love the fact that you are ...Oh, I just love it. I love the fact that you are "real" and share pain, and I love the fact that other people still have so much good in them.<BR/><BR/>Merry "Barbie" ChristmasJust call me "B"https://www.blogger.com/profile/10909581137837935143noreply@blogger.com