tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post2874882536614622744..comments2023-12-13T04:55:42.364-06:00Comments on Other Such Happenings: working through my thoughtsMarshaMarshaMarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06787051368018458658noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-6224457277225781392010-08-23T19:17:31.700-05:002010-08-23T19:17:31.700-05:00Your name post brought tears streaming down my fac...Your name post brought tears streaming down my face and I couldn't even read on....<br /><br />Wow, this post is just as powerful and you truly are a gift to me (a grieving mom) who just didn't have the eloquence to say what you say and many times, I can almost guarantee what I would have said was probably better off never being said.<br /><br />I treasure your gift of being able to share your heart and faith AND sweet Christian.<br /><br />Umm...choked up again, but thank you for sharing the pieces of your most tender heart.<br />~TamaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-80615259959799773522010-08-15T08:46:14.574-05:002010-08-15T08:46:14.574-05:00You've been popping up in my mind a lot lately...You've been popping up in my mind a lot lately. Probably God's nudging for me to pray for you during this difficult time. And I have been.Cindyhttp://ourjourneywestward.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-63975159335395464342010-08-13T10:57:19.149-05:002010-08-13T10:57:19.149-05:00i read this yesterday and stewed over it and felt ...i read this yesterday and stewed over it and felt so sad for you. but your words stuck with me and the words of the song and some words from one of our vbs songs. something like: every blessing you pour on us let it turn back in praise. and that is exactly what you are doing. you turn all your blessings back in praise and it blesses us!Melissa Stoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839619836478423452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-40396185144712186242010-08-12T15:58:03.358-05:002010-08-12T15:58:03.358-05:00We do have a great hope don't we. It's be...We do have a great hope don't we. It's better than hope, it's a guarantee!! We will see them again, but sometimes I am tired of waiting.<br /><br />I too, mark time by, before Peyton... or after Peyton...Sometimes I say died, sometimes I say "went to Heaven", sometimes I say "accident". It all means the same. He is not here.<br /><br />Christian is so cute sitting on that barstool. I love when you put pics of him on here :)<br /><br />Love & hugs to you.Beckypdjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266740083686605381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-27622799418305012502010-08-12T02:28:09.653-05:002010-08-12T02:28:09.653-05:00no words, just tears... and (((((hugs)))))no words, just tears... and (((((hugs)))))H-Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13223558705981496824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-52061006250512687022010-08-11T22:17:13.337-05:002010-08-11T22:17:13.337-05:00Oh Marsha....you are such a gifted and transparent...Oh Marsha....you are such a gifted and transparent writer. I just love you and am still just pained by your loss...but amazed by God's way of using your loss to cement the faith I have...that once teetered back and forth when the wind blew. On Christ the solid rock I stand....and I will be overjoyed to see Christian in heaven someday. I will leave it at that...but I just thank you for your posts...and you and the family are in my prayers. Love you girl. - Donna MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-53216277122968620392010-08-11T22:08:26.312-05:002010-08-11T22:08:26.312-05:00All so perfectly said Mrs. Marsha Drews. What a c...All so perfectly said Mrs. Marsha Drews. What a comfort you are with words to so many in need. Love you LauraLaura Warrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-86965161800751485882010-08-11T18:07:04.420-05:002010-08-11T18:07:04.420-05:00speachless...speachless...Dapoppinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170185334349270932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-28719594430231070982010-08-11T17:57:13.723-05:002010-08-11T17:57:13.723-05:00I would leave you a comment....but I can't see...I would leave you a comment....but I can't see through the tears. Knowing it was no "accident" even if it wasn't my plans is a comforting thought. Knowing my God picked the day for them to go home....home. WOW...that word is something. Love yaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10766990125374389386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-43673711797299324582010-08-11T15:27:56.473-05:002010-08-11T15:27:56.473-05:00I'm crying with you, Marsha.... And thankful ...I'm crying with you, Marsha.... And thankful too for your example and that you have the secure hope of seeing Christian again some day.Gwen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02094959197761222086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-67621406211094480672010-08-11T13:38:31.536-05:002010-08-11T13:38:31.536-05:00I love you, Marshy...such a beautiful post. I sho...I love you, Marshy...such a beautiful post. I should know better than to read your posts at work! I'm so thankful for my family--we are blessed!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07075495687984038320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-63736135767552856832010-08-11T11:58:45.089-05:002010-08-11T11:58:45.089-05:00oh and...
Annemarie's post is beautiful! tha...oh and...<br /><br />Annemarie's post is beautiful! thank you both for sharing your hearts :)amy in peruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14514765606705513864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-22770354073839447492010-08-11T11:55:06.547-05:002010-08-11T11:55:06.547-05:00such good thinking girl! :)
you are right spot on...such <i>good</i> thinking girl! :)<br /><br />you are right spot on to turn the focus of your feelings right over to the God who cares...<br /><br />love you.<br /><br />I'm thinking about a hymn today too... will be posting in a few minutes. Great minds think alike ;)<br /><br />amy in peruamy in peruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14514765606705513864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-91731432648818129082010-08-11T10:32:22.400-05:002010-08-11T10:32:22.400-05:00Oh Marsha, I just wish I could hug you right now a...Oh Marsha, I just wish I could hug you right now and help you cry (though technically I am from miles and miles away.) <br /><br />I dreamed about you last night--kind of strange since we have never actually met.....hsmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11195393166367073407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-85346471439519326932010-08-11T09:37:34.428-05:002010-08-11T09:37:34.428-05:00All I can offer is a big virtual (HUG) and some pr...All I can offer is a big virtual (HUG) and some prayers. Thank you for being so willing to share your heart. And for reminding us all that our Jesus is big enough and strong enough to bear all of this for us.Jamie {See Jamie blog}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18212749055211487304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-64703038773787682812010-08-11T09:28:54.604-05:002010-08-11T09:28:54.604-05:00I love you, my beautiful sister! Especially being...I love you, my beautiful sister! Especially being your older sister, sometimes I wish *I* could fill that empty spot in your heart. I know only Jesus can do that. I'm so glad that instead of living in helplessness, you live in hopefulness and I'm OH SO THANKFUL that you feel God's comfort daily. I miss Christian soooooooooo very much. :( This is such a beautiful post. I love you!!!!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874766608075767777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-3863801831745938242010-08-11T09:12:22.593-05:002010-08-11T09:12:22.593-05:00Beautifully written, Marsha. I am so sorry for yo...Beautifully written, Marsha. I am so sorry for your loss. <br /><br />Our oldest son (Noah) lived just 2 1/2 short days, and I can relate to so much of your post and how God is now carrying you. Why do we seem surprised when we see His promises coming true all around us? His peace. His comfort. His joy. <br /><br />Praying for you this morning, friend. Let me know if you ever need to chat, and I'll give you my number. ;)Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16446022584522263644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-35002428426916489432010-08-11T08:16:03.454-05:002010-08-11T08:16:03.454-05:00Marsha,
I always love seeing pictures of Christian...Marsha,<br />I always love seeing pictures of Christian. Thank you for sharing them with us!<br /><br />Many times God has brought that song, "I Surrender All," to my mind when I feel like I have been depleted and deflated and I am so overwhelmed with what lies ahead. Then I remember and sing those verses: "All to Jesus, I surrender;<br />All to Him I freely give;<br />I will ever love and trust Him,<br />In His presence daily live.." This last verse reminds me that 'in His presence is fullness of joy.' We need to live daily in His presence. And it also reminds me the joy that Christian and little Rebekah is experiencing now because they are truly in His presence!<br /><br /> God is so good to take my humble thoughts and singing and in return shower me with His comfort and grace. I am so glad we have those 'old' hymns to recall and refocus our perspective.<br /><br />I will pray that God will continue to cushion your heart as the season starts to change and your boys experiences new changes. And I'll remember to pray for them.<br /><br />Much love and prayers...KarenGottjoy!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16122254540480281334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-43457043781135941552010-08-11T08:09:35.220-05:002010-08-11T08:09:35.220-05:00Thank u Marsha for sharing your heart with us/ me....Thank u Marsha for sharing your heart with us/ me. It gave me a window to your soul. I thank Jesus for you and for your great example to me. <br /><br />Be blessed dear sister<br />AngieAngiehttp://helpmeettosam.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-5726250029406060272010-08-11T07:54:37.157-05:002010-08-11T07:54:37.157-05:00You are such a blessing, Marsha. I have struggled ...You are such a blessing, Marsha. I have struggled with bitterness from a harsh divorce. Nothing in comparison to the loss of a child but I mourned so. I couldn't help but cry as I read your post. I would have those same feelings. I am so thankful that we have a Savior whose arms never tire and awaits for that day when we can see Him face to face. No more pain, no more tears and no more sorrow. <br /><br />Be encouraged, sister and stay close to Him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-58969397707244856122010-08-11T07:49:59.957-05:002010-08-11T07:49:59.957-05:00Thank you for your honest thoughts. Your testimony...Thank you for your honest thoughts. Your testimony is an encouragement to me. Thank you for reminding me that my focus should be on our Saviour!KarenWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549046490443688774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-10327763349013859872010-08-11T07:14:00.967-05:002010-08-11T07:14:00.967-05:00Your honest words pain and bring joy. I feel like ...Your honest words pain and bring joy. I feel like I know you, and I pray for you, and your family. You are a wonderful example of faith.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207596671804014300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-57004920613919380252010-08-11T03:35:59.679-05:002010-08-11T03:35:59.679-05:00I was telling Jen the other day, that what I was s...I was telling Jen the other day, that what I was struggling with the most was mourning my expectations, dreams and thoughts for the future. All of which, through one event, were demolished. It left me angry. Like the rug had been pulled out from under my feet. And, to be very honest, I did not want to get up. I wanted to lay there and wallow. I can't tell you the number of times that Mark would ask me to talk about it and I would hold up my hand and say "no", and walk out of the room. <br /><br />Then, it happened that Mark preached our Wed. night service on Hebrews 11. I *almost* didn't go because when he told me what he was preaching on I thought "great, the hall of faith, heard a billion messages on that", but being the dutiful preacher's wife, I went. <br /><br />And I wept. He went through those listed in chapter 11 and showed how they set examples for us, that it is possible to live the life of faith here on earth through any circumstances. How? By keeping our eyes on the author and finisher of our faith. <br /><br />I think that I almost fell out of my chair with the realization of what I was doing. My eyes were turned <i>back</i>, and more than that, I had turned them back and then somehow stayed back there to look ahead to a future that was never meant to be. Never. It was my plan, but not His. <br /><br />As Mark expounded on what it meant to look to Jesus, he touched on how when we stay focused on Him, those things to the side fade. They don't disappear, but they become less distinct. Oh Marsha, that cut me to the heart to realize that is the ONLY way that I can function. Distraction isn't an option. <br /><br />I am so glad to hear this post. It is the reminder I needed to hear. My strength indeed is small. I feel like the one of those sheep that gets it's leg broken so that it is forced to hang around the Master's neck to be kept from wandering. <br /><br />Still praying for you all, and so happy that God is answering my prayers!<br /><br />~AnnemarieAnnemariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15661557728731989314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-86862387700477960282010-08-11T03:19:46.436-05:002010-08-11T03:19:46.436-05:00We are here with you.. in your tears and in your j...We are here with you.. in your tears and in your joy.<br /><br />Much love...<br /><br />Oh, and just so you know-- we can't wait to meet him too :)Lainiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770018512125146175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-77826438767687610662010-08-11T02:41:49.215-05:002010-08-11T02:41:49.215-05:00Sweet Dreams my friend! And a HUGE ((((((HUG))))))...Sweet Dreams my friend! And a HUGE ((((((HUG))))))) coming at you from across 'the pond'. Of course you are allowed weak times - you are human! And of course...in our weakness HE is strong! Yeah! - DeedeeDeedeehttp://www.homeschoolblogger.com/deedeeuknoreply@blogger.com