tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post949380535112968123..comments2023-10-29T02:50:58.586-05:00Comments on Gifts from Grace: The God We Serve is AbleKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07852674625997342292noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-3154208194779067762011-02-25T13:58:29.093-06:002011-02-25T13:58:29.093-06:00I came across your blog on Kellyskorner, and after...I came across your blog on Kellyskorner, and after reading past posts,saw that you were from Pontotoc. I live in Oxford, and think about you and your family often. I pray for a safe delivery and a healthy baby. Your faith is inspiring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-24895108027153272022011-02-24T22:14:08.622-06:002011-02-24T22:14:08.622-06:00I love you, sweet friend.I love you, sweet friend.Suzanne Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952779249577441018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-67329603007168989282011-02-23T10:40:52.586-06:002011-02-23T10:40:52.586-06:00HEY!!!
Hsve just had ya'll on my mind all mor...HEY!!!<br /><br />Hsve just had ya'll on my mind all morning and wanted you to know that we love ya'll and are praying for ya'll more than ever these last few days. Can't believe we will get to see this precious little one next week. Stay off your feet and get plenty of rest these last few days and make Chad take good care of you!!! Loads of love and prayers!!! Uncle Garry & Aunt LesiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-56993181489943068662011-02-21T20:47:25.467-06:002011-02-21T20:47:25.467-06:00Hi Karen,
This is Amy, mommy to Gianna Marie who&#...Hi Karen,<br />This is Amy, mommy to Gianna Marie who's blog you came across recently www.giannamaried.blogspot.com . You are a beautiful and strong woman and Grace is so lucky to have you as her mom! She is so loved already. It's hard to find many encouraging stories about children with encephalocele's isn't it? I spent so many hours googling encephalocele and all the other terms when I was pregnant, and more often than not came away from the computer crying. I spent last night reading your whole blog and my heart just goes out to you more than I can even say. Our little girls are very very similar in their diagnosis. I have been amazed daily at how well Gianna is doing given her poor prognosis, and I hope it gives you some hope as well! I would be more than happy to talk with you at any time if I can help share any info or tell you more details about our experiences so far with Gianna. Her medical situation seems so similar to Grace, that I thought it might be helpful. Don't hesitate to let me know if you have questions or if I can help you in any way. I am holding your sweet little girl in my prayers! All the best, Amy <br />Amy.DiLorenzo@uky.eduAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-52660897480502848892011-02-21T14:17:21.606-06:002011-02-21T14:17:21.606-06:00Our church has been praying for you and Chad and l...Our church has been praying for you and Chad and little Grace for several months. I just learned of your blog, so I spent quite a bit of time here today "catching up." You have so appropriately named your baby. "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." (2 Co. 12:9) Continuing to pray for ya'll.Lisa Monkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731311630154387403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-62539296106347578382011-02-19T21:36:38.301-06:002011-02-19T21:36:38.301-06:00You are so cute pregnant with sweet Grace! we are...You are so cute pregnant with sweet Grace! we are praying for your familyJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02414203910286252884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-46764807795102239582011-02-19T17:04:04.704-06:002011-02-19T17:04:04.704-06:00I also found your story from Kelly's Korner an...I also found your story from Kelly's Korner and wanted you to know that I am praying for you and your precious baby. I understand a little of what it feels like to long for "normal.” I think most expectant moms dream of the "perfect" baby. Thankfully, our God always knows what we "need." I gave birth to a perfect, healthy 10 lb 3 oz baby girl five years ago. When she was four months old she had a seizure in my arms. That was the beginning of a long, painful, and amazing journey. My precious Avery Elizabeth has tuberous sclerosis complex. She has tumors on her brain, eyes, kidneys, heart, and skin. She has severe autism. She has had multiple brain surgeries and still has seizures almost every day. At five she is not potty-trained, she cannot feed herself, she has just a few words, and still drinks from a bottle. We dress her, bathe her, and take care of her every need like an infant. <br /><br />No. She is not "normal" (whatever that is?) And by the world's standards she is not a "perfect" healthy, happy child. But in my eyes, and more importantly in our Lord's eyes, she is perfection. She is pure joy and I am so, so thankful that God didn't answer my prayers for a "perfect" child. He gave me something so much better. . . my Avery girl. Despite her disabilities she is a blessed child of God, fearfully and wonderfully made in His Image. <br /><br />You are right, perhaps God will 'heal' Grace and those who know you and know of Grace's story will see her healing as a 'testament of His power'. Perhaps they will come to know his grace because he chooses to heal your daughter. God has not chosen to 'heal' my Avery girl, and yet, everyone who meets her sees His power, might, and perfect grace at work in her life. Every. single. day. There is not a person who knows our Avery that doesn't fall head over heels in love with her. <br /><br />So, no. She is not normal. Thank God for that. She is Avery. And she is perfect just how she is.<br /> <br />When I was pregnant with Avery I didn't know that I was capable of being the mommy that I am today. I didn't know the fierce, protective, all-consuming love I would feel for this sweet, innocent, precious little girl. I wanted a "perfect" child, and I got just that. And so much more!<br /><br />I pray that God will give you the "perfect" child for you and your husband. I pray for the peace that surpasses all understanding to fill your hearts these next two weeks. <br /><br />blessings,<br />Lisa<br />mommy to Kaylen (9) and Avery (5)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719892928114335127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-19408377623442860852011-02-19T12:00:33.193-06:002011-02-19T12:00:33.193-06:00That was a wonderful post. My thoughts and prayers...That was a wonderful post. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I also found you from Kelly's Korner. You're faith is truly inspiring. God bless you and your family.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659405000718028872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-25041563839738176842011-02-18T20:43:30.633-06:002011-02-18T20:43:30.633-06:00Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. ♥♫Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. ♥♫Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116154641827479893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-22528408228931846052011-02-18T20:01:44.933-06:002011-02-18T20:01:44.933-06:00The words you write must surely come straight from...The words you write must surely come straight from the heart of God! I am in awe of your ability to be tender yet fierce...gentle yet brutally honest. Yes, to God be the glory...and thank you God, for amazing Grace. Love you Karen! Kathy CatchotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7501823428886128036.post-21584562773654852822011-02-18T19:59:20.855-06:002011-02-18T19:59:20.855-06:00Wow you are such an inspiration! (I found you from...Wow you are such an inspiration! (I found you from Kelly's Korner a few weeks ago.) You and your husband and baby Grace are bringing so much glory to God!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14048895669455267118noreply@blogger.com