tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post9078201917148864356..comments2023-04-29T07:06:20.771-07:00Comments on leading little hearts home: WHY MAMA? {Why do bad things happen?}Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-40993456369439113662012-07-25T05:07:20.181-07:002012-07-25T05:07:20.181-07:00I just wanted to let you know your family is in ou...I just wanted to let you know your family is in our prayers. We have lots of little ones, but thankfully no broken bones. I can't imagine how scary it was to go through, for you and for her :) But, as we read God is faithful, and we don't have to go it alone!<br />I always look forward to your posts!Homeschooling in the Fox Valleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15286442837578660762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-80301604100413505172012-07-24T10:09:20.922-07:002012-07-24T10:09:20.922-07:00Hello dear Margaret!
Amen!
The pins are sched...Hello dear Margaret!<br /><br /><br />Amen! <br /><br />The pins are scheduled to be removed at the end of the month. Thank you for your prayers my friend. :)Rebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-5452881583025136442012-07-24T04:21:54.668-07:002012-07-24T04:21:54.668-07:00Dear Rebecca, I have walked in your shoes! Isn...Dear Rebecca, I have walked in your shoes! Isn't amazing how the Lord give grace and peace just when we need it most! Are her pins permanent or will they be removed? Thanks for the update on Miss Lydia, I was wondering how she was fairing lately. Hugs to you and your family, we will be praying for a speedy recovery for everyone ;)Margarethttp://thefrazzledmama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-61861499812649569322012-07-23T17:20:37.824-07:002012-07-23T17:20:37.824-07:00Dear Suzanne-
Two surgeries and two trips to Urg...Dear Suzanne-<br /><br /><br />Two surgeries and two trips to Urgent Care??? You my dear know what hard-pressed feels like! <br /><br />I praise God that by His care you are not crushed under the pressure of trial. Instead you see the good that the Lord can bring in the midst of it- truly godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6). What a shining example you are of that truth!<br /><br />I love what your sweet friend did and what she shared- so very true. I also realized that in trial even though my family and I know that God is sovereign- and even though we know the Word- it is so helpful to be reminded of truth. In the stress of situations it is easy to forget what we know. :)<br /><br />Praying for you and your sweet daughter as you both heal snuggled together with sweet books! Blessed that you would pray for us. Thank you!<br /><br /><br />Love,<br />RebeccaRebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-29096263783386781132012-07-23T13:15:53.878-07:002012-07-23T13:15:53.878-07:00Dear Rebecca,
Oh how I wish I couldn't relate ...Dear Rebecca,<br />Oh how I wish I couldn't relate with broken bones, but sadly I do. Seven weeks ago I had to have a hysterectomy and oopherectomy in hopes of healing some other physical problems. One week after my surgery, my sweet 2 1/2 year old girl fell off a bouncy horse, that sits about a foot off the ground, and hurt her elbow. My husband, myself, and our 4 year old girl rushed her to the Urgent Care. We were told it looked like a fractured elbow, but not completely sure. It wasn't bad enough to require immediate surgery. We would follow up with the orthopedist in a week to evaluate, after her swelling went down.<br /><br />The next week, I was having complications from my surgery and needed a corrective surgery. It was scheduled on the same day as my baby girls orthopedist appointment. My husband took me to the hospital that morning, then thankfully was able to bring me home early enough to then take our little girl to her appointment. God was SO merciful, she was healed! No surgery, no cast, nothing. The splint came off and she was as happy as could be. Praise God!<br /><br />Three weeks later, she was bouncing on our trampoline with a friend and she must have fallen awkwardly (I didn't see it). But it was that cry that every mama doesn't want to hear. We rushed back to the same Urgent Care, same dr, same process...only this time her tibia is broken. :(<br />She is in a splint today and we will go in Wed to see the orthopedist for more x-rays and possibly a cast.<br /><br />A friend showed up with a wagon to pull her around in, some balloons, cards and Starbucks for a worn out mama. The best thing she did bring is words of wisdom. She told me that when everyone is feeling well, we are usually busy with errands, play dates, etc. However, when someone is sick, we are at home snuggling, reading books, spending precious time together. Isn't that so wise?<br /><br />I have clung to this over and over. I want to cherish the time I have with my sweet girls and for all of us to learn to be caretakers and servants to one another.<br /><br />I will show my girls your pictures of your sweet girl and we will pray for her, in faith that God is going to make her arm better than new. And that He will give you the renewal you need in caring for your family.<br /><br />Much love and prayer to you!<br />SuzanneSuzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02162510303349822093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-5360648370709255412012-07-23T11:43:31.206-07:002012-07-23T11:43:31.206-07:00Thank you, Crystal. :)Thank you, Crystal. :)Rebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-19814665751008751592012-07-23T11:43:01.692-07:002012-07-23T11:43:01.692-07:00P.S. Miss Lydia is doing well! No seizures to sp...P.S. Miss Lydia is doing well! No seizures to speak of the past 2 months! :)Rebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-23910087611917609812012-07-23T11:41:54.054-07:002012-07-23T11:41:54.054-07:00Oh Kelly,
I wish I could give you a great big h...Oh Kelly, <br /><br /><br />I wish I could give you a great big hug. What a beautiful, beautiful example you are of that verse. Christ is surely manifest in you! Thank you so much for sharing your heart. What a deep encouragement it is. I am simply crying with you today. Yes, God is good. <br /><br />I have never had the experience of losing a little one in the way that you did with little Liberty, but I have had three miscarriages- my most recent just before we conceived Hailey. I remember very well praising God at church, tears rolling down my cheeks as we sang- and my heart learned anew that- All I Have Needed Thy Hand Hath Provided. He knows Kelly. And what a blessed homecoming you will enjoy someday my dear.<br /><br />With each step we learn to trust a little more, don't we?<br /><br />Yes- of course I would be honored if you would share little Hailey with your girls. Thank you. :)<br /><br />I am praying for you dear one.<br /><br /><br />Love, <br />RebeccaRebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-6625776838398401522012-07-23T10:48:22.238-07:002012-07-23T10:48:22.238-07:00Hi Rebecca,
**I just typed out a response to your...Hi Rebecca,<br /><br />**I just typed out a response to your post, however something happened with my computer and I am not sure if my response went through to you or not? Sorry if you end up with two very similar responses from me**<br /><br />Anyway! I wanted to let you know that we will be lifting your little Hailey up in our prayers. Wow, just seeing the x-rays made my stomach flip a few times, so I can only imagine how much pain she must have been in! What a brave little girl she was!! We will be praying for a speedy and complete recovery. Keep us updated on how she is doing. :0)<br /><br />I also wanted to add that the scripture you posted really, really {REALLY} spoke to my heart today. Earlier this month we found out that we were expecting our 5th child. We were over the moon excited - immediately talking about names, wondering if this would be our 5th girl or perhaps 1st boy, etc. etc. Sadly our excitement ended rather abruptly when we realized I was having a miscarriage. I haven't had a miscarriage before, however we know the pain of losing a child all too well. I think I may have already shared this with you..but in 2007 our sweet 5 month old daughter Liberty was ushered in the arms of the Lord. In the first few years following her passing I literally thought my life was over, that I would never ever feel joy again. Oh, but the Lord has been SOOOOO faithful and has made himself so apparent, especially in our darkest hours! We truly had been *struck down - but not destroyed* through all of this. With our most recent loss, the Lord has brought more and more comfort to our hearts, just when we needed it most. Like your sweet little girl, our oldest daughter (7) has also asked us "why bad things happen". Spending time talking to our daughters, and allowing them to ask difficult questions has really proven to be a great time to share with them, the love and mercy of our Heavenly Father. Oh how lost we would be without HIM! We are so blessed to have the opportunity to take refuge under His loving arms! <br /><br />We will be sharing this scripture with our girls tonight as I know it will help them with everything that has gone on this month. If it's okay with you, I would also like to show them your blog and the story of your little Hailey. Seeing her picture and reading the story about the trampoline, as well as the scripture, might help them to understand that other families are also going through trials. And that no matter what we are going through - the Lord is right there with us and we can always trust in Him! <br /><br />If you feel lead, can you please say a little prayer for us about tomorrow? I need to go in for an ultrasound to make sure everything is okay and to also check for cysts/fibroids as I have been in quite a bit of pain for the past few months. We are praying for a "clean bill of health" tomorrow morning and also for the Lord to bless again, with another precious little baby in the near future! <br /><br />Oh! I have been meaning to ask how Miss Lydia is doing. Has she had any seizures lately? We continue to pray that she is doing great and feeling well. <br /><br />Well I suppose I have written way too much here. Sorry for dumping my heart in your lap this afternoon! Told you I was touched by your post :) Hope your family has a great week and Hailey has a quick recovery!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02789621185734233002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-29763088458864942992012-07-23T10:24:12.133-07:002012-07-23T10:24:12.133-07:00Praying for sweet Hailey. Such a timely post, as ...Praying for sweet Hailey. Such a timely post, as we are seeing times of trial in families all around us. Thank you for these sweet words of encouragement. Blessings!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103706720349240281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-82411759579754732512012-07-23T09:44:40.426-07:002012-07-23T09:44:40.426-07:00Thank you dear Sommer. Your family is such a bles...Thank you dear Sommer. Your family is such a blessing to me. :)Rebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-78035973715024649362012-07-23T09:19:08.389-07:002012-07-23T09:19:08.389-07:00My family and I keep your little Hailey in our pra...My family and I keep your little Hailey in our prayers. I hope she is doing better each day! It is a wonderful thing to belong to a Lord that, although things may happen that we do not understand, He will always be faithful and we have nothing to fear. <br /><br />Hugs my dear friend!Sommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07173085478959089587noreply@blogger.com