tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post709588852594853377..comments2024-02-26T08:02:05.002-05:00Comments on Nitty.Gritty.: She's four...Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01338865463777681078noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-41841978793887916992008-11-13T20:54:00.000-05:002008-11-13T20:54:00.000-05:00This post really blessed me...thank you. I continu...This post really blessed me...thank you. I continue to pray for you as you have prayers answered and blessings poured out on you by our loving heavenly Father.So Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922257140830561093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-52234310812650658222008-11-12T13:09:00.000-05:002008-11-12T13:09:00.000-05:00I have been reading your blog for several months n...I have been reading your blog for several months now and wanted to tell you that you are such an encouragement to me as you see God's work in your life and share it with us. It is God who helps us through difficult things and you share it so beautifully with us. It doesn't always make it easy, but with God it is possible to get thru each day. thanks for encouraging us as moms to make the most of each moment we have with those we love so much. <BR/>KarynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-2235271739265680602008-11-10T19:26:00.000-05:002008-11-10T19:26:00.000-05:00I have been reading your blog for a long time now ...I have been reading your blog for a long time now and have never commented. I am a 37 year old mom of 4. I worked in the nursery yesterday at church and held a baby girl named Teagan. I thought of you and how through the wonders of the internet I would pray for a mom I don't know but care very much about. God Bless, Holly in IndianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-47588583458723509982008-11-10T14:52:00.000-05:002008-11-10T14:52:00.000-05:00Oops! I apologize for the misunderstanding to thos...Oops! I apologize for the misunderstanding to those who wished Ava a Happy Birthday. I meant it just as a statment...that she is only 4 and was asking about the word intact. Her birthday is actually March 14th.<BR/>But she would love me to whip up cupcakes and celebrate her today anyway! =)<BR/>Thanks for your encouraging comments. I may have to make cupcakes just because. I appreciate each of you and how you continue to be touched by what I share here.<BR/>Have a great week!Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01338865463777681078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-6145320794631834312008-11-10T14:18:00.000-05:002008-11-10T14:18:00.000-05:00What a beautiful post and tribute to Teagan!What a beautiful post and tribute to Teagan!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12294200822108438623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-68808355572048063532008-11-10T01:12:00.000-05:002008-11-10T01:12:00.000-05:00I can hardly see through my tears to type. I am so...I can hardly see through my tears to type. I am so happy for you to have an answered prayer such as this. How awesome and loving is our God?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-42050215837157298402008-11-09T22:27:00.000-05:002008-11-09T22:27:00.000-05:00I've read your blog for such a long time but never...I've read your blog for such a long time but never commented. But I thought I should finally tell you how much your blog encourages me and makes me smile and cry. You're quite amazing, to tell you the truth. And you have a beautiful family that is so fortunate to have you. I pray God sends many many blessings your way today!!<BR/><BR/>P.S. Happy Birthday, Ava!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10645410610621570172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-25319760457486504892008-11-09T19:40:00.000-05:002008-11-09T19:40:00.000-05:00You have truly been an inspiration to me to take t...You have truly been an inspiration to me to take time with my girls who are 4 & 5. I am a full time working mommy so life get's busy and reading your blog is a gentle reminder of how short life can be. Thank you so much for sharing and being honest, because of that I do not take my time with the girls for granted, even on the busy days. <BR/><BR/>I am so happy that you were able to play Barbies again with your 4 year old. What a sweet answer to prayer. Happy Birthday Ave...4 is a fun year. :)<BR/><BR/>DeniseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-60190439837467204792008-11-09T18:27:00.000-05:002008-11-09T18:27:00.000-05:00You are such an inspiration to me...I love that yo...You are such an inspiration to me...I love that your prayer was answered. and agree with shannon's comment that God can and DOES use the simplest things to let us know he is there. We just have to open our eyes and realize that.Nieman Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069710076956574186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-41042444636556409942008-11-09T18:16:00.000-05:002008-11-09T18:16:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nieman Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069710076956574186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-52395997794739679762008-11-09T17:26:00.000-05:002008-11-09T17:26:00.000-05:00Happy Birthday Sweet Ava!Happy Birthday Sweet Ava!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09618211666721368817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-2442627247090451762008-11-09T17:12:00.000-05:002008-11-09T17:12:00.000-05:00what a beautiful post and beautiful scrap page!hap...what a beautiful post and beautiful scrap page!<BR/><BR/>happy birthday to ava!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14812036887166585134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-64678857301936158742008-11-09T16:43:00.000-05:002008-11-09T16:43:00.000-05:00Thank you for your post. Your post was just the r...Thank you for your post. Your post was just the reminder that I needed from the Lord to keep on praying the big prayers that seem impossible. I'm thankful for your story and reminder that sometimes it's a long wait and not without pain however the Lord hears our cries!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01094177512430128515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-78459656349713274912008-11-09T12:43:00.000-05:002008-11-09T12:43:00.000-05:00Happy Birthday to dear Ava! What perfect timing f...Happy Birthday to dear Ava! What perfect timing for your post Jody. This weekend I had friends visit from PA who were grieving as it is the one year anniversary of their sons death. We attended a dinner where they were presented with a beautiful portrait of their son (see www.angelbobby.com)and it was so emotional for all of us to hear of so many tragedies, and of young lives cut too short.<BR/>Your words always touch my heart, but I just wanted you to know that this particular post on this particular weekend really, really hit home and I wanted to THANK YOU VERY MUCH.<BR/>Hugs to you Jody! {{{{{{{}}}}}}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-48378013243689171472008-11-09T08:58:00.000-05:002008-11-09T08:58:00.000-05:00you always amaze me with how you have handled the ...you always amaze me with how you have handled the sufferings in your life. you are such an inspiration.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-1421365454037171832008-11-09T08:52:00.000-05:002008-11-09T08:52:00.000-05:00I know exactly what you mean. Every time I hear th...I know exactly what you mean. Every time I hear the sirens and see the ambulance go by, I pray for the people waiting for it, and for the men and women responding to the emergency. I too have been there a few times now, and now how L O N G that wait can seem when your loved one is in such desperate need. I'm glad to hear that i'm not the only one who thinks that way!<BR/><BR/>Thank you for today's entry. I hadn't thought about the gift my younger daughter will be when she reaches age 8 1/2, the age that her older sister was when she died. What a blessing!<BR/><BR/>Happy birthday Ava! Keep learning those words!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05860887792107209615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-65380783111820479402008-11-09T07:33:00.000-05:002008-11-09T07:33:00.000-05:00Sounds like Ava may end up being a writer!Because ...Sounds like Ava may end up being a writer!<BR/><BR/>Because of your post and your willingness to share, there are a lot of mommies, and hopefully daddies, out there reading who will sit down and play with their child today. <BR/><BR/>Yesterday my youngest daughter (6) was begging me to play and I had a house to clean for visitors coming tonight. Because of physical issues I am having it takes me days to do things that used to take just a few hours. <BR/><BR/>But I stopped and we played. We played games that I really do not like so much BUT I love her and I love her smile and her laugh and because of reminders like your blog, that there are not always tomorrows, I enjoyed every second of it!!! <BR/><BR/>Just think, Teagan is making women into better mommies, and ultimately giving children better lives because I KNOW there are families out there who because of your story, give more to their children than ever before in TIME!<BR/><BR/>That said, I know it doesn't make you miss her any less. Many prayers for you and your family!!! <BR/><BR/>I haven't posted on here in a while but have been reading and adoring the pictures!!! Thank you again for sharing,<BR/><BR/>jennifertoday is the presenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11790507603050020950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-72830958632671092732008-11-09T07:12:00.000-05:002008-11-09T07:12:00.000-05:00Jody - I've read your blog for several months now ...Jody - I've read your blog for several months now but have never commented. Thank you for sharing your life. Thank you for inspiring me to be a better mommy. Praising God with you that you got to play Barbies today. What an awesome answer to prayer. God is so gentle with us, isn't he?<BR/><BR/>~SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-84134179569007792902008-11-09T02:44:00.000-05:002008-11-09T02:44:00.000-05:004 and gorgeous - both of them.I get a tightness in...4 and gorgeous - both of them.<BR/><BR/>I get a tightness in my chest as well when I hear an ambulance. I can't imagine how tight your's must feel in comparison to mine.<BR/><BR/>Love to you,<BR/><BR/>JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-76587259199463711972008-11-08T23:28:00.000-05:002008-11-08T23:28:00.000-05:00Before reading today's post, I already knew (from ...Before reading today's post, I already knew (from your blog) the story of Teagan, but in your sharing again today it felt like hearing it for the first time... I cannot imagine that loss.<BR/><BR/>Your answers to prayers. It is neat how God can use the simplest moment to remind us in deep ways that he's heard every prayer. That dichotomy is intimate and beautiful... <BR/><BR/>God bless you and your sweet family.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505893973885343135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18733763.post-51419396479525784222008-11-08T23:25:00.000-05:002008-11-08T23:25:00.000-05:00oh jody! i love you!!!happy birthday to your sweet...oh jody! i love you!!!<BR/>happy birthday to your sweet girl!!<BR/>xoxostaceyfikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740252056619263490noreply@blogger.com