tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post7636229800326806825..comments2024-03-11T21:53:34.502-10:00Comments on Pics and Kicks: sea glass and you.Natalie.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03306521406053336039noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-79497691818011889382010-03-22T15:31:40.015-10:002010-03-22T15:31:40.015-10:00Tears... you are a strong mother and such an inspi...Tears... you are a strong mother and such an inspiration to me, I am going through some tough things right now, but I always feel someone has it worse. You are helping through my hard times, and your faith in the atonement show very clearly to me! Thank you!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056463778570602316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-27351499763186041932010-03-22T06:08:45.211-10:002010-03-22T06:08:45.211-10:00oh Tex. . .oh Tex. . .Natalie.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03306521406053336039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-21734646709929372072010-03-21T20:12:41.943-10:002010-03-21T20:12:41.943-10:00You always have me in tears. You are so strong am...You always have me in tears. You are so strong amidst such deep pain.Lindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08841076191676427835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-4079444406895744842010-03-21T19:29:16.037-10:002010-03-21T19:29:16.037-10:00You are still in my prayers :) I think about you a...You are still in my prayers :) I think about you and your sweet boy often and my heart goes out to you. You are just incredible.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307785864255054625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-81205469617792949892010-03-21T14:15:47.754-10:002010-03-21T14:15:47.754-10:00wanted to leave a song that I though might bless y...wanted to leave a song that I though might bless your heart as much as it does mine- Glory Baby by Watermark<br />Praying for youKailahttp://www.cornercafephotography.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-34703387167937293212010-03-21T13:30:47.890-10:002010-03-21T13:30:47.890-10:00Natalie,
you are crazy brave. You are strong. You ...Natalie,<br />you are crazy brave. You are strong. You are inspiring. You make others feel. You are a mom. My heart breaks for you<br />and your family. Your words speak to me. <br /><br />Much aloha<br />wendy ( photographer, Maui, mother)<br />wendylaurel.comWendy Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06868200803152490275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-7278316541386254442010-03-21T06:17:39.104-10:002010-03-21T06:17:39.104-10:00once again, your post is so moving. the raw emoti...once again, your post is so moving. the raw emotion that you so willingly share in the face of the unimaginable fills me with wonder and humility. <br />i used to sing that same song over my daughter, bay's, bed as she (twice) recovered from heart surgery. so much sadness for what we've been through, and so much happiness for what is left....<br />i think we will be meeting , and am looking forward to it.lisahttp://www.lisahourin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-31073407117295527862010-03-20T17:25:46.697-10:002010-03-20T17:25:46.697-10:00Teary. You are so incredible! I think about you ...Teary. You are so incredible! I think about you every single day. You have helped me view things so differently. Gavin is so lucky to have you forever!!!Doin' It Digital (Shannon C.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12711005701199897976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-4732067241455480902010-03-20T16:29:14.302-10:002010-03-20T16:29:14.302-10:00lots of love to you!
still thinking about you guys...lots of love to you!<br />still thinking about you guys and keeping you in my prayers.cassihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606688241639049271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-70154943779890468632010-03-19T20:29:02.494-10:002010-03-19T20:29:02.494-10:00Beautiful. The more I read you, the more I like yo...Beautiful. The more I read you, the more I like you. The more I'm reminded of the depths of my own grief. And how it used to be when it was oh so fresh. Many hugs for you and your boys.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064616370181183885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-69694228019677513672010-03-19T16:58:21.295-10:002010-03-19T16:58:21.295-10:00Been thinking of him so, so much today, and then I...Been thinking of him so, so much today, and then I read this. All I can say to you through my tears is, I love you, and am oh, so very grateful that you put into words how I'm feeling. Love you with everything...shellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-11147424396659235582010-03-19T16:30:08.959-10:002010-03-19T16:30:08.959-10:00My eyes filled with tears as I read this post. I c...My eyes filled with tears as I read this post. I cant imagine your pain and please dont think that for a moment that I feel my "scare" begins to touch what you and your family live with. <br />I used to love that song. I can remember my mom singing it to me. I think almost everyday while I was pregnant I sang that song to Anna. I didnt know the whole song. I just sang the first verse or maybe its the verse that everyone knows. But everyday I sang it to her and always ended with a short sincere prayer. <br />I had to be induced when I was pregnant with her...things happened, then didnt happen and the next thing I know Im being rushed down the hall to the OR. For a few moments, my whole world seemed to be crashing down. All I could think was "no, not my baby, please dont take her". I remember shaking and wanting to cry but not wanting to show my husband how scared I was. Because I knew he was scared and he was trying to be strong. Then it hit me. i calmed down. I was still scared. I was still so very very scared. But I calmed down. Because I started singing to her. I started singing this song. <br />It was few weeks later, while holding her, while singing this song (verse) to her that I decided I needed to learn the rest of the song. I thought there has to be more. I cried when I heard it. <br />I still sing that song to her. I only sing the first verse. <br />Again, Im not compairing my few fleeting moments during an emergency close to what you and the many many others out there have endured. I dont pretend to think that I can even comprehend. Because I cant, I dont want to comprehend. Those few moments still tear at my heart (along with one other Anna "scare"). <br />You are such a strong woman. Such a strong wife. Such a strong mother. I know you arent the only one who endures this pain. I know there are others that endure it as well. And everytime that I thank God for my daughter I also pray for the mommies and daddies who have a child/children in heaven.<br />thank you for sharing. love, Tex.The Shoemate'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02862562609162063059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-60139579105486200322010-03-19T16:20:11.678-10:002010-03-19T16:20:11.678-10:00your posts always touch me so deeply it's almo...your posts always touch me so deeply it's almost sacrilegious to comment because it's so personal, but i just had to thank you. love you. and sea glass. count me in that sea glass club. love it.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02119244060440043888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-14005593506064046472010-03-19T15:54:30.031-10:002010-03-19T15:54:30.031-10:00oxoxox! My son is two weeks older than Gavin. Hi...oxoxox! My son is two weeks older than Gavin. His actual due date is when Gavin was born. He came two weeks early. I don't know what or how I would feel if something was to happen to him but I feel for you. Thank you for sharing. My heart swells up when I think of how u must be feeling. Thank you for helping me realized deeply the power of prayer. He answers!<br />-Maly Central Coast CAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-49009125930340268962010-03-19T14:22:02.856-10:002010-03-19T14:22:02.856-10:00:( :( :(
I know that wasn't meant to be sad bu...:( :( :(<br />I know that wasn't meant to be sad but I know that heartache and I wish I could take it away for you<br />Huge Hugs<br />KKristine from Canadanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-38431314733028890072010-03-19T14:04:02.290-10:002010-03-19T14:04:02.290-10:00My friend sang "You are My Sunshine" at ...My friend sang "You are My Sunshine" at my babies funeral. It makes me smile and cry whenever my 4 year old sings it to me!!Sarahzinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12602170831705811927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-69310783002959888682010-03-19T11:48:36.602-10:002010-03-19T11:48:36.602-10:00I think you understand better than anyone I've...I think you understand better than anyone I've ever met about the Plan of Happiness, and our Heavenly Father's love for us. You remain truly inspiring. Thank you.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926465250260408238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-3402510864957398512010-03-19T11:07:47.347-10:002010-03-19T11:07:47.347-10:00How brave you are. I admire your strength, totally...How brave you are. I admire your strength, totally. I hope eventually the ache numbs and the joy that you had him prevails. We had him. Thank you for sharing :-)<br />SilkeTruly Silkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10449838618073981476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-46234862685088282062010-03-19T10:23:44.300-10:002010-03-19T10:23:44.300-10:00I second Tanuvasa Casa's comment. Loving you a...I second Tanuvasa Casa's comment. Loving you and praying for you.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05496860234400536830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-92200173874043741152010-03-19T09:15:20.238-10:002010-03-19T09:15:20.238-10:00I'm not sure God exists but I believe in the h...I'm not sure God exists but I believe in the human spirit and you are one beautiful human being. I have been following your blog and have great admiration of your faith. I am so lucky to have my children and you remind me of what I have every single day. I ache over you and other parents who have lost their children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-30773777768272821122010-03-19T08:48:32.944-10:002010-03-19T08:48:32.944-10:00Your writings are so healing for lots of people Na...Your writings are so healing for lots of people Natalie...and I hope mostly they truly help you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-86096301246801339292010-03-19T08:25:52.781-10:002010-03-19T08:25:52.781-10:00I wonder if His heart aches over us as much as our...I wonder if His heart aches over us as much as our hearts ache over the ones we desperately love...I am certain that it does.<br /><br />His grace pours over the souls of the brokenhearted and holds us closer still.<br /><br />Love you Natalie and praying over you and yours.<br /><br />~Raine~<br />XOXOjodiraineparker.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-66693391290112984222010-03-19T08:11:09.437-10:002010-03-19T08:11:09.437-10:00You have such a beautiful way with words, my heart...You have such a beautiful way with words, my heart is in my throat reading them. My sons name is Gavin. When I read your sons name I imagine my own and I can only imagine your pain. Your strength and courage is so inspiring to me. Bless you and your family. I'm praying for you all.Autumnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510723750496873429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-58174329392103727222010-03-19T07:49:25.736-10:002010-03-19T07:49:25.736-10:00natalie this is beautiful. you really never cease ...natalie this is beautiful. you really never cease to amaze me!! someday we will meet--I am sure of it. until then I am saving up the biggest hug for you!sheenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962259537841588617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021668448931262073.post-35547353173406103512010-03-19T06:00:01.195-10:002010-03-19T06:00:01.195-10:00Thanks for your insight, I really needed to hear t...Thanks for your insight, I really needed to hear this today. Constant thoughts and prayers with you and your family.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592342799493651724noreply@blogger.com