tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post6290161424274088974..comments2023-05-02T09:30:08.430-05:00Comments on Jonathan's Journey: approaching two years...where we are nowUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-51192981235525874702011-09-13T09:19:01.446-05:002011-09-13T09:19:01.446-05:00Almost 2 years and still touching the hearts and l...Almost 2 years and still touching the hearts and lives of so many...i love you, sweet Jonathan! Love, Aunt LindyLindy and Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041776816082649679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-102313589975147912011-09-06T06:10:48.362-05:002011-09-06T06:10:48.362-05:00Hello from a stranger,
It's 3:45am. For nearl...Hello from a stranger,<br /><br />It's 3:45am. For nearly three hours, I have sat captivated, with tears streaming down my cheeks, reading/studying your blog intensely. Thank you for sharing your story. You will never know what your words, wisdom, and relentless faith in our Lord have just done for me. <br /><br />I live in California- thousands of miles from you. And although I've been to Florida several times, I've never met you. I don't know you. I don't know your beautiful family. And, I, like so many others, never got the opportunity to physically meet your precious Jonathan. But, tonight, through your stories,I met him...right here in my living room. <br /><br />Thank you for introducing us. Thank you for sharing your gift. At a time I needed it most, Jonathan has just saved me. Through him, I got reacquainted with the power of God. <br /><br />You see, three weeks ago, God gave our precious baby wings. Although, we never held our baby in our arms and we never touched his/her soft skin, we dreamed of him/her- all he/she would be and all the amazing things he/she would do. However, in a matter of days, our life as a family of four and all we thought it would be came crashing down. It shattered into pieces that I've been trying to sweep up ever since. Then, tonight, there you and Jonathan were- picking up the bits right beside me. Thank you so very much. <br /><br />Here's what I think happened. I believe your Jonathan met our baby in heaven today. God must have set up a play date for them. He needed the two of them to work together to help me heal- to remind me to trust in Him. Similar to the way two conniving kids trick their parents into sleepovers on school nights, our kids cooked up this plan. <br /><br />While I randomly searched online for quotes to include in a thank-you-note to a friend who's done so much for us the past three weeks, I come across a post on babycenter.com. It said to check out inspirational messages on jonathansbabyjournal.blogspot.com. And, just like that, our kids distracted me from my thank-note writing. Three+ hours later, here I am, tear-soaked and sleep deprived. But never so full of hope, faith, and love. Never so assured of God's presence and wisdom. <br /><br />God knew exactly what I needed. He's known for a long time. It just took our kids' journeys for me to see for myself. Thank you, from the depths of my soul for sharing your Jonathan with me and my baby. I am eternally grateful.<br /><br />My baby's purpose was to introduce me to his friend, Jonathan and his amazing family. My baby's purpose was to redefine my relationship with God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-25117270494460638882011-08-28T22:47:37.693-05:002011-08-28T22:47:37.693-05:00Just thinking about you and your sweet baby boy to...Just thinking about you and your sweet baby boy tonight! <3Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01828552745708177768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-54186056709673411572011-08-16T15:13:07.986-05:002011-08-16T15:13:07.986-05:00thanks for continuing to share your story even aft...thanks for continuing to share your story even after 2 years! I lost my daughter to triploidy back in November so it's nice to read others stories and know there is hope to feel a little better again! i can't wait to be in a place like you....only through God!M4https://www.blogger.com/profile/09795464955909583130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-78264406860268565222011-08-14T19:48:26.326-05:002011-08-14T19:48:26.326-05:00Dear Lauren, you don't know me but please know...Dear Lauren, you don't know me but please know how much your story & your faith have blessed me & countless others. After the birth of two beautiful, healthy daughters, we buried our stillborn Jonathan, over 25+ years ago. In my darkest hour, God reminded me that He knew how it felt to lose a Son. He also assured me He would give us another child & He indeed blessed us with a son who recently turned 18. God is good, all the time, even when we (me) don't get it. Thanks again for sharing, as we never know how HE is working through us :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020159045865443194.post-35043825594551885812011-08-09T21:58:26.596-05:002011-08-09T21:58:26.596-05:00Lauren, thank you for your update. Your story con...Lauren, thank you for your update. Your story continues to touch me and I appreciate that you take the time to share your thoughts.<br /><br />Those verses from Ecclesiastes are some of my favorites. <br /><br />Continued blessings to you and your family.Karisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04730083051525277688noreply@blogger.com