tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post3641209307655909240..comments2023-05-02T09:30:08.430-05:00Comments on Jonathan's Journey: a different kind of hopeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-52752057255667045092010-01-28T21:05:33.342-06:002010-01-28T21:05:33.342-06:00A friend told me about your blog and I have starte...A friend told me about your blog and I have started at the beginning and plan on working my way through your journey. My husband recently had a conversation with a man who said, "If God is real, then why does He allow children to die." Your ending paragraph is one I plan to memorize. I have never suffered the loss of a child, but I do know that God says, "My grace is sufficient," and I believe that if He chooses to make one of His children walk that painful path, then He will certainly be faithful to comfort and "work it out for our good." God bless you over and over for being willing to bare your soul and shine your light.Sheila Paxtonhttp://sheilapaxton.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-89554802667126250552009-07-29T07:17:57.666-05:002009-07-29T07:17:57.666-05:00Lauren, I love your candor and insights. I especi...Lauren, I love your candor and insights. I especially love your last paragraph of this post. Thankful that God has given you eyes to see that His hand does not always look the way we might want or expect and that He is strengthening your faith to trust that whatever the outcome, He is good. That, in and of itself, can be deemed a miracle, I believe.Amy Cantilinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821087640041144585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-15744696488537686552009-07-28T13:12:25.262-05:002009-07-28T13:12:25.262-05:00Found this and thought is was pretty powerful:
Psa...Found this and thought is was pretty powerful:<br />Psalm 126:5-6 reads, "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him." The NIV Life Application Bible commentary says, "God’s ability to restore life is beyond our understanding. Forests burn down and are able to grow back. Broken bones heal. Even grief is not a permanent condition. Our tears can be seeds that will grow into a harvest of joy because God is able to bring good out of tragedy. When burdened by sorrow, know that your time of grief will end and that you will find joy."Lindy and Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041776816082649679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-4514615800087928532009-07-27T23:37:27.136-05:002009-07-27T23:37:27.136-05:00Absolute Love...Unending Faith....Strength when th...Absolute Love...Unending Faith....Strength when there is none...these are a few of the things Jonathan and his journey with you and Greg have already brought into light. I too believe in hope, but in the more realistic terms, it is a hope that your family's journey is one that helps those struggling find Faith,Love, Strength and Healing through you! And although we will have a profound grief, we also rejoice for Jonathan, that he be in the glorious arms of our Father having touched so many in such a brief time...As always, much love to you and your family and MANY prayers!Marianna Nyenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-10071517340764212952009-07-27T17:27:47.160-05:002009-07-27T17:27:47.160-05:00Lauren, I have really been following your blog and...Lauren, I have really been following your blog and appreciate all your candor, grief, and strength you are sharing with the world. The bible verse from Romans 15:13 you had on the blog initially, really spoke to me. At that point in time, things were really tough with Noah, his reflux and sleeping and breastfeeding. This is nothing compared to what Greg and you are dealing with, but it's all relative to one's unique situation. I wrote down the verse and have placed it next to the toothbrush holder in the bathroom. I have been saying it over and over. I have most of it memorized, I just mix up some of the words. I appreciate you sharing this verse. Little do you know, YOU have helped me gain strength and really evaluate my relationship with God. Thank you for that. Love you!Amy and Zachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920258443033941656noreply@blogger.com