tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post1443540116132406844..comments2023-06-27T02:47:36.624-05:00Comments on Life in the Parsonage: I've Been Hiding...Sarah@Life in the Parsonagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03129742817309651806noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-89742443660970041542011-01-17T22:03:08.149-06:002011-01-17T22:03:08.149-06:00I am often the same when it comes to grieving...I ...I am often the same when it comes to grieving...I need time and quiet and space. I wait for Him to fill the empty and He always, always does. <br /><br />Sin will make your heart focus on and whine about the ridiculous. I am so so guilty of that....and so want to be rid of it. <br /><br />Hugs and prayers for you and your dear friends.Rach@In His Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01580213373580431141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-26791553373557275502011-01-17T16:48:09.015-06:002011-01-17T16:48:09.015-06:00Sarah, several years ago when my son was going int...Sarah, several years ago when my son was going into 6th grad (he is now a freshmen in college) he lost a buddy in a terrible accident. Through his buddies death my life changed, what I viewed as important was no longer an issue, things became just that things, and I cleared my life of clutter, inside myself and outside so I could focus on what truly was important, my family, friends and sharing hope with those who have none. Unfortunately his buddies family aren't believers and that made dealing with his death even tougher and more heartbreaking. It was a tough road to travel, I'm making it and am realizing its a day at a time, sometimes a moment! praying for you, your family and especially Tates. . . that God grants them peace and comfort in the days, weeks and months ahead as they try and figure out how and what life will look like and be like without their precious boy. I can't even imagine, so I just pray, God knows.. . . and He's all I have.12-arrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470394281683494210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-67120640281031940092011-01-17T14:26:31.652-06:002011-01-17T14:26:31.652-06:00love this. great postlove this. great postMichelle Vandepolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834640984084983495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-77833732879472750502011-01-17T13:14:27.631-06:002011-01-17T13:14:27.631-06:00My sister's grandson died of brain cancer at a...My sister's grandson died of brain cancer at age 4. It's almost impossible to express in words the feelings that we felt at that time. My niece went on to have two more babies which helped bring joy back to life again. <br />I know what you mean about the meaningless whining that people do..<br />Best wishes. LindaCrafts a la Modehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01199579251118328688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-66129571758241422712011-01-16T18:21:19.370-06:002011-01-16T18:21:19.370-06:00Sarah...I am so sorry to hear about Tate....someti...Sarah...I am so sorry to hear about Tate....sometimes it is so hard to understand why this happens to a child. I have 2 friends that have both lost a son. One died of leukemia at 14 after many yrs. of treatment, he was my sons best friend and his mother and I had become close. That was 14 yrs. ago and we have remained friends and she still takes an interest in my son and his family. My other friends son was murdered at 25 yrs. and that was 5 yrs. ago and they have never found who did it. All I can tell you is that both of these friends still WANT to talk about their sons and like to hear all of our memories we have of them. It's so important to keep their memories and spirits alive. My prayers are with Tate's family and your son and family. Just a follower of your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-47585545801047322002011-01-16T15:26:33.615-06:002011-01-16T15:26:33.615-06:00I am so sorry for the loss of this little guy. I a...I am so sorry for the loss of this little guy. I agree; we so easily forget about eternity and instead allow ourselves to consumed with all sorts of mundanity and inanity. Lord, save us from ourselves! Let us no longer be ridiculous but be faithful witness to the glorious gospel that Jesus saves! He alone is life!Lisa Spencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990706355525884593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-47205744977621138952011-01-16T12:54:38.963-06:002011-01-16T12:54:38.963-06:00so sorry for this family! praying for comfort - al...so sorry for this family! praying for comfort - also for your son!cybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09478165370720334132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-8271870609355354652011-01-15T11:57:28.026-06:002011-01-15T11:57:28.026-06:00Words do fail, but may these suffice:
You're ...Words do fail, but may these suffice: <br />You're right.<br />And, I'm just so sorry.<br />Praying breath into the lungs of this grieving family and all those who loved this little man,<br />-JShalomSeekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17591133790619806903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-10445407527213728312011-01-14T08:13:13.195-06:002011-01-14T08:13:13.195-06:00Thank You for being real...in all of life's ha...Thank You for being real...in all of life's happenings! And, lately I've been reminded of the same thing...great thought to simply say it out loud...when we or those we love are being ridiculous. Praying for your friends and your family! Sweet blessings!Sweet Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01081066564494366826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-45018493641432747882011-01-13T16:38:31.614-06:002011-01-13T16:38:31.614-06:00Oh Sarah, I'm so sorry, your post brings a tea...Oh Sarah, I'm so sorry, your post brings a tear to my eye. I'm thinking and praying for your family and Tate's. Don't know what else to say. Love you!ShelliGibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04983574936250623982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-19226603134950669362011-01-13T07:45:41.097-06:002011-01-13T07:45:41.097-06:00I'm so sorry for the family and for your son. ...I'm so sorry for the family and for your son. Loved your words.Diane Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18092079647422617381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-75078006693598498872011-01-12T20:42:29.851-06:002011-01-12T20:42:29.851-06:00Going quiet can be a very good thing, and so can l...Going quiet can be a very good thing, and so can losing your filter. I'm so sorry for everyone who loves Tate. Grief. It's just SO much. So much. I'm sorry.Heather of the EOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-33940635413289935652011-01-12T17:20:02.323-06:002011-01-12T17:20:02.323-06:00My tears come for your son. He had to learn at mu...My tears come for your son. He had to learn at much too young an age that death does not discriminate. <br /><br />Love and hugs!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931348749257836425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-18578199835765296682011-01-12T17:17:01.133-06:002011-01-12T17:17:01.133-06:00Glad there's no filter~ your words are so true...Glad there's no filter~ your words are so true!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615515543530310328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-80283709675693566302011-01-12T14:39:13.938-06:002011-01-12T14:39:13.938-06:00No filter needed this is perfect and exactly what ...No filter needed this is perfect and exactly what some people need to hear/realize.<br /><br />I'm so sorry for your familys lose, from experiance I think when you loose a Christian friend or a Child the situation is harder for those of us left behind. I'll be praying for your family and Tate's.Amber Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18096142704823495321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-20919146334845865782011-01-12T14:17:04.303-06:002011-01-12T14:17:04.303-06:00The perfect perspective: Christ is all that matter...The perfect perspective: Christ is all that matters!<br />I'm so sorry for the ache and loss--yet incomprehensible joy for a little guy that knows complete and perfect now as He worships His Savior!<br />If you'd like to be a guest speaker for my ladies and just come say, "Get over yourself. Quit being ridiculous. Glorify God", I'd hug your neck! It's what I (and the rest) need to hear! <br />We will be praying for you!The Sneaky Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004106053823875453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-86337277258877118052011-01-12T12:38:47.981-06:002011-01-12T12:38:47.981-06:00What a truly wonderful post. I'm so sorry for...What a truly wonderful post. I'm so sorry for yours and your family's loss. I'll certainly be keeping you guys in my prayers.<br /><br />Kudos to you for getting rid of the filter! And thanks for the reminder to 'get over myself'. I needed to hear that.<br />-FringeGirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-92078323596677296412011-01-12T12:28:54.324-06:002011-01-12T12:28:54.324-06:00I hadn't heard the news yet. I've been th...I hadn't heard the news yet. I've been thinking about their family so much lately and it really does put a lot of things into perspective for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520714053650840080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-54991141403440409782011-01-12T10:38:39.747-06:002011-01-12T10:38:39.747-06:00Perspective - yep that's it. It's all abou...Perspective - yep that's it. It's all about perspective. And God has a big plan in that.<br /><br />I'm so sorry Sarah. I had talked with Trish about Tate and grieve with you all.Wendi@EveryDayMiracleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02726898493426028276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-74909782672659012562011-01-12T10:23:56.217-06:002011-01-12T10:23:56.217-06:00I wondered.
Love the quote that Rachelle shared,...I wondered. <br /><br />Love the quote that Rachelle shared, so true.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463045745660696490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-59167685761287618962011-01-12T07:17:13.117-06:002011-01-12T07:17:13.117-06:00A old fb friend posted a quote this morning that I...A old fb friend posted a quote this morning that I loved. After reading your blog post this morn, I think maybe you will appreciate it as well...<br /><br />"Life is like photography. We develop from the negatives"<br /><br />So sorry to hear about the loss of this sweet little guy. Heartbreaking.Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661641983151967750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-39427242384792949332011-01-12T04:22:09.629-06:002011-01-12T04:22:09.629-06:00Welcome back and know that I along with so many ot...Welcome back and know that I along with so many others are sorry for the loss of Tate. Your words rang so true my friend and know also that I will be in prayer for yours and Tate's family. God Bless.<br />OdieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920831144240024660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-39947803063355118952011-01-11T22:18:32.120-06:002011-01-11T22:18:32.120-06:00God bless you all as you work though the sorrow. ...God bless you all as you work though the sorrow. The tough times, the pain, the hurts, the tears, the good-byes... without them we would not know or appreciate the depth of our joy. Perspective ... it's tough. You are all in my prayers.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984725625661799884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-74191035433346910562011-01-11T20:53:11.415-06:002011-01-11T20:53:11.415-06:00OK, I just checked my reader. That's why I di...OK, I just checked my reader. That's why I didn't know about Tate.<br /><br />I don't even know your friend but I am grieving for her. And for the rest of her family. And your boys. Praying for your strength - as a mama and a friend. May God's grace and comfort shine through you on them.<br /><br />And that email I sent you the other day re: the church? I wish I could unsend it now. Because comparatively, it's ridiculous. RI-DI-CULOUS.<br /><br />Praying for you & love you, sweet friend. Please let us know if there's anything we can do for your friend or your sons.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05863944602669547564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908185560435429588.post-72854164079415802472011-01-11T20:18:43.603-06:002011-01-11T20:18:43.603-06:00i just wrote loads of stuff down then i deleted it...i just wrote loads of stuff down then i deleted it i still cant write how l am feeling l know one thing i am very lost. steph is very lucky to have u as her friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04171744215372422321noreply@blogger.com