tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post3225689913472278807..comments2023-05-02T09:30:08.430-05:00Comments on Jonathan's Journey: "a purposeful life"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-41452857470785380152009-10-12T11:23:56.217-05:002009-10-12T11:23:56.217-05:00Lauren,
You are so in my thoughts these past days...Lauren,<br /><br />You are so in my thoughts these past days. I'm so thankful you were able to meet your son and hold him, even if just for precious minutes. I've been following your story for a long time, even though we haven't spoken or seen each other since high school. I am 33 weeks pregnant and in the beginning was tickled that you were pregnant as well. Even though I hesitated to comment as your journey progressed, you were always in my thoughts. Your strength is amazing and even though there were bad days, and now more to come, I'm so very thankful you had sprinkles of joy in there as well. Jonathan was truly blessed to have such parents of faith and strength. You and your family continue to be in my thoughts.<br /><br />Kindly,<br />Jennifer Caldwell-Jeans<br />All the way up in MaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-72050105308707994692009-10-03T10:15:52.531-05:002009-10-03T10:15:52.531-05:00Lauren and Greg,
I read about you from my email fr...Lauren and Greg,<br />I read about you from my email from One News Now, and I am in Awe with your strength and courage and determination through all of this. My heart is broken for your pain and knowledge that your son may not be able to grow up with you. I know we never actually know what we are capable of until we have to face a challenge, but what you are going through tears my heart to pieces. I have three daughters and 14 grandchildren and the thought of losing one leaves me with undescribable pain. You both have the strength through Jesus and I know we all do when we let HIM help us see the way. I pray that you will be given more than just this time with your son, and that his sister will be able to have him in her life as they grow up together. Thank you for sharing your life and letting others know about this critical disorder. God Bless you and your family.Deby Zimmermannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-58938557310160018582009-09-29T09:24:06.663-05:002009-09-29T09:24:06.663-05:00Lauren and Greg,
I am from the Crestview area and...Lauren and Greg, <br />I am from the Crestview area and check in at the NWF Daily News website now and then to see what's going on back at "home." I read your story there yesterday.<br />As I was praying for you this morning, the thought kept coming to mind that, regardless of what happens, you HAVE parented Jonathan and have done so with grace and love. I am praying you will get to hold that precious boy and love on him after his birth. <br />Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion, the God of all comfort. 2 Cor. 1:3<br /><br />Nancy Henderson LundyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-131216192771113722009-09-28T16:17:33.975-05:002009-09-28T16:17:33.975-05:00Dear Lauren and Greg,
A friend of mine sent a lin...Dear Lauren and Greg,<br /><br />A friend of mine sent a link to your blog through facebook. After reading your story I was in tears. God blessed us with four children and I cannot even begin to understand the path you are traveling. Your faith is inspiring. <br /><br />I thank God for the blessing that Jonathan is in your lives. The news article was wonderful. Even before Jonathan has made it out of the womb he is sharing Gods love through his story and family. What a wonderful saviour we have! <br /><br />We'll keep your family in our prayers and pass along your story to our friends.<br /><br />Allison (California)Reed Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911279306710236221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-26283814480860961732009-09-28T14:32:53.857-05:002009-09-28T14:32:53.857-05:00Lauren & Greg,
I read your story in the Daily ...Lauren & Greg,<br />I read your story in the Daily News on Sunday and I wanted to let you know that even as a complete stranger I am inspired by your story, and by how God is using you to reach others. I am praying for your family during this hard time. Our God promises to deliver us, even if that means baby Jonathan will go straight into the arms of our savior. What a promise of hope we have in Jesus and what a great honor that you two get to share His love in this way. I know you will have a sweet angel there to greet you when Jesus calls you home. I will pray for your faith to increase by leaps in bounds throughout this trial, and I encourage you to keep being a light for Christ in the dark. God Bless You Both,<br />Andi MahoneyAndi Mahoneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-79332490141433884722009-09-28T13:23:34.470-05:002009-09-28T13:23:34.470-05:00I agree, it was a wondeful story! So many will be ...I agree, it was a wondeful story! So many will be encouraged in their faith or pointed to the Lord by reading it.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14839880342500514775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-53681292525332854692009-09-28T12:43:33.545-05:002009-09-28T12:43:33.545-05:00Dear Lauren and Greg, I just came across your blog...Dear Lauren and Greg, I just came across your blog through the pensacola.momslikeme.com website. I live in Pace and am currently 9 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child and 5th angel. I have 2 healthy, wonderful baby boys. I lost our second child at 17 weeks. I was put into labor and gave birth to a perfect, tiny baby boy 4 years ago. We did not know that we were having a boy until he was out. We could never decide on a name and just avoided talking about it all together. I have felt such an unresolved feeling about not naming our son and feeling like we are not acknowledging his presence in our lives. I had another miscarriage but earlier on in the pregnancy. When my 4th pregnancy came along, I knew it would be a boy and decided to name my little miracle Joshua as it means "Saved By God." I did not plan on having another child but this one is here and on it's way. I am so humbled by how you are being so strong through your journey. I wish you the best and pray for you and your little Angel, Jonathan. Thank you for sharing your story.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10538736701176317222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-88602654545102742009-09-28T12:24:13.540-05:002009-09-28T12:24:13.540-05:00Hey Greg, Dave Atkinson. Lauren, I was a friend o...Hey Greg, Dave Atkinson. Lauren, I was a friend of Gred's growing up. We spent many a fun day playing sports, fishin', water skiing, or playing computer games (remember GridIron?!). I just wanted to let you two know that my wife Monica and I read your story and were truly touched by how courageous you are both being in seeing the Lord's work through. You've touched many lives, including ours. God bless you and your families.<br /><br />Dave, Monica, & Owen AtkinsonAtkinson Familyhttp://atkinsonblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-42465365680008679082009-09-28T11:00:35.670-05:002009-09-28T11:00:35.670-05:00Dear Lauren and Greg,
I read your story with tears...Dear Lauren and Greg,<br />I read your story with tears in my eyes. What an honor to our Lord and Saviour your story brings!! On March 2, 1987 we lost our precious boy, Richard Andrew to Potters Syndrome. I can relate to everything you are going through as I have been there myself. Thankfully, we had a great church body, family, and our God's comfort to get us through. I will lift up your family in prayer. Your Sister in Christ.<br />Pam Gradick, DeFuniak Springs, FLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-38087697501263996512009-09-28T08:32:24.684-05:002009-09-28T08:32:24.684-05:00I just want you to know that you are bringing such...I just want you to know that you are bringing such honor to God and that good things have come from this and will continue to come from this. Through one person's trajedy, another persons miracle can happen. I pray that you and your family will continue to be securely anchored in faith, and you will feel God's arms around you. I just read your article, and cried my eyes out. I am a Christian from FWB, I have a friend who lost two babies to this disorder, she also is a believer, and she has three other perfectly healthy children. Thank you for the blessing that you are being to others who know and/or read your story. You will be in my and my family's prayers.Angelahttp://us.mc555.mail.yahoo.com/mc/welcome?.gx=1&.tm=1254144654&.rand=8hl8jmfsg46s3noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-19234176203780848102009-09-28T08:20:00.753-05:002009-09-28T08:20:00.753-05:00Hello Lauren and Greg, my name is Brittany and thr...Hello Lauren and Greg, my name is Brittany and through facebook I learned of your story and have begun following your blog. I am so sorry that you have to say goodbye so soon. My husband and I lost our oldest daughter on Jan. 18, 2007....it really changes who you are inside. I wanted to tell you about a service that we are a part of if you are interested. Please feel free to email me at allheartphotography@gmail.com Know that we are praying for your family! Thank you for sharing your life and Johnathan's, it is truly a blessing to come across such beautiful people in a world that can be so ugly.All Heart Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17763051064654278293noreply@blogger.com