tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post2065716119750820615..comments2024-02-26T08:02:05.002-05:00Comments on Nitty.Gritty.: He gives and takes away...Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01338865463777681078noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-12028177181402211602010-08-06T14:54:58.957-04:002010-08-06T14:54:58.957-04:00Your heart shines through every word of this post,...Your heart shines through every word of this post, and I thank you for baring your soul with such unabashed honesty and beauty. The path you have walked and continue to walk each day is something most of us cannot conceive of...and, yet God's peace is evident in your words...whether it has been one of the up days or one that is more on the down side. Your capacity to cling to joy, hope, and perseverance is evidence of God's love and grace shining in and through your life. You never fail to encourage me. And although I only stop by every once in awhile, I just wanted you to know that I am grateful for your blog, for your heart, and for your faith.<br /><br />Love and continued prayers for you,<br />Kelly GerkenKelly @ Sufficient Grace Ministrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11182310611088290551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-39070122874399461802010-08-03T16:10:39.187-04:002010-08-03T16:10:39.187-04:00“Who am I to question the tough stuff?” Your so ri...“Who am I to question the tough stuff?” Your so right and when we do question things, we really don't have an answer. We and I so agree cling more to our faith. Which is when we stumble in to grace. <br />Your writing is so profound.My heart breaks for you...in so many ways. Then I am so touched by the things God gives you on a day to day basis.<br />Wishing you and yours many blessings. Love the photos!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553534265223827573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-3842099154444657562010-08-02T14:18:39.594-04:002010-08-02T14:18:39.594-04:00Thank you for posting and being so "raw"...Thank you for posting and being so "raw" with us...everyone who reads your blog is praying and fighting to stay positive with you and your family. I have no doubt that Teagan will be helping you bring in another life into this world in a few weeks! You truly are an inspiration!Chatty Chappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02751817345855601033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-45882047238348595412010-08-02T08:51:15.239-04:002010-08-02T08:51:15.239-04:00“Who am I to question the tough stuff?”….. that is...“Who am I to question the tough stuff?”….. that is profound! Because it’s in the tough times where we’re supposed to do the exact opposite and cling on to faith, and sometimes faith is all we have!!!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257352882657911252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-8173438013873241922010-07-31T20:40:50.679-04:002010-07-31T20:40:50.679-04:00God Bless your family!God Bless your family!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-47908681963027872582010-07-31T14:19:30.320-04:002010-07-31T14:19:30.320-04:00Jody, your post broke my heart, but by the end mad...Jody, your post broke my heart, but by the end made me smile, at your good heart, your faith in God and your faith in life . I just love your good heart! you are such an inspiratioN! THANK YOU! love the pictures too! can't wait to "meet<br /> your 7th baby! I am the youngest of 7!!!<br />tarapakostahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14844321396555037225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-25264183508181638652010-07-31T11:36:59.147-04:002010-07-31T11:36:59.147-04:00Jody, once again your words speak such truth. I t...Jody, once again your words speak such truth. I thank you for allowing us, your blog friends to have the joy of knowing Teagan. She is all of the good and wonderful things we each seek to be or to direct our children to become.<br />I did not know you are on FB...I tried to find you and couldn't...please could you let me know the name you use on FB...<br />Wishing you are short, safe delivery of your new baby boy. Are you keeping his name a secret? Blessings from a mama in illinoisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-45278703191130860422010-07-31T08:31:58.258-04:002010-07-31T08:31:58.258-04:00Thank you again, Jody...for sharing. Your faith, d...Thank you again, Jody...for sharing. Your faith, dependance on God, and total acceptance of what life brings to you is truly inspirational...I know that I'm not the Christian that I could be everytime I read your posts......my faith is so weak...evidence of that is the sorrow and deep grief that continues to overwhelm me...Im unable to experience any joy or peace...I just want him back or to be with him where ever he is. It does not comfort me to believe that we will be together again...it most likely will not be the same...I know that we are to believe that however it will be, it will be better...but all I really know is that our 60 years of life together, our deep love, the very best part of ME is gone...and I'm left empty. I refuse to accept this as a "poor, pitiful me" situation...and anyone out there who has lived 75 years, and 60 of those years was spent loving and being loved by one man knows exactly how I feel.<br />Please don't take this as a negative comment toward you ....I'm just venting...<br />Love,<br />In ChristAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778749151611357950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-76542818080977341622010-07-31T01:43:04.223-04:002010-07-31T01:43:04.223-04:00A. I love the photo's
B. I love what you wrote...A. I love the photo's<br />B. I love what you wrote<br />C. I love you<br /><br />amen.corinne delishttp://www.corinne-delis.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-5447772496511968392010-07-30T23:16:50.838-04:002010-07-30T23:16:50.838-04:00can't wait to meet your new little one ...via ...can't wait to meet your new little one ...via cyberspace. And that Wyndham's smile is so precious!babyrndebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15083653110114987580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-87177072683054017862010-07-30T22:51:30.287-04:002010-07-30T22:51:30.287-04:00Jody ~~~ thank you for taking time from your VERY ...Jody ~~~ thank you for taking time from your VERY busy life to inspire us in cyberspace. You are in my google reader and i always read when you have a post. i dont think i have commented because i usually read at work (sssshhh....). But thank you for sharing your story with us - your example of faith, forgiveness, and hope is so inspirational. Your family is so beautiful - thank you for the glimpse into the journey you are all on. Wyndham is just a ray of sunshine, she just glows - her spark is evident even on my laptop! Hope all goes well with your delivery - and please keep writing - you are a wonderful writer, please know your inspiration and appreciation are a gift - and I for one love opening a little Nitty Gritty gift every once in awhile. God Bless you all.<br />-karin in chicagoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-48372682193810536792010-07-30T21:50:12.070-04:002010-07-30T21:50:12.070-04:00{Big cyber hugs} with your family.{Big cyber hugs} with your family.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337482493024237784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-12427443606536864942010-07-30T21:13:49.312-04:002010-07-30T21:13:49.312-04:00ps Meant to comment on your pics ~ I love the shot...ps Meant to comment on your pics ~ I love the shots of you and your growing t u m m y ~ also love the big huge smiles on you and Wyndham ~ preciouspatricia ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770629152908260648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-22913562965797703352010-07-30T21:10:36.350-04:002010-07-30T21:10:36.350-04:00Jody ~ there's something amazing about bloggin...Jody ~ there's something amazing about blogging ~ it brings a group of people together that wouldn't have normally had an opportunity to do so ~ and through your blog you give us each a glimpse of you ~ I personally am learning so much about a forgiving and tender heart ~ thank you for taking the time to open your heart and display it here ~ I can't wait for the newest family member to make his appearance ~ spreading some love your way from Burlington, Ontario, Canadapatricia ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770629152908260648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-30015591594062728502010-07-30T20:31:46.234-04:002010-07-30T20:31:46.234-04:00Thank you for posting. I truly find you and your ...Thank you for posting. I truly find you and your family inspiring. We have been having a few hard nights this past week with our little one and sleeping. Last night she screamed for a total of probably an hour and a half, with an hour and a half of my dh holding her...don't know what's going on, but I know it will get better. <br /><br />I just need to remember that she is still in our lives, and something must have scared her to make her scream. It is hard, but we need to have faith! I also need to remember that the screaming is nothing compared to what other families have been through!!Karalyn & Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13983408859063286964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-61334528134784403262010-07-30T18:59:06.054-04:002010-07-30T18:59:06.054-04:00Today I'm holding you up to the father... beli...Today I'm holding you up to the father... believing that he holds you in his arms as you remember. <br />Today and always may his goodness shine upon you.dannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853474989684263478noreply@blogger.com