Lori, I am so sorry you are not continuing the blog. I understand your heartbreak as you are a person that "feels" deeply. God keeps reminding me of the story of Joseph and his brothers. Even though the brothers meant to harm Joseph, God used it for good. God will be faithful to bring good out of the hurt you've experienced from this person who has complained about the blog. I have and will continue to pray for you and your family. I didn't post a comment often but have read your blog faithfully to check on your family's progress. Your open and honest discussions of your feelings and the events surrounding your family have meant a lot to me and to so many others. Many that you don't even know check your blog daily and have been strengthened by it. The response of so many praying Christians has been refreshing. I am praying for the grandparents as they take on the responsibility of schooling Reagan and caring for Caleb, for Todd as he continues his work in Celina and flies back and forth to meet the needs of his family, for Caed's continued healing, for you and Caed as you travel to Nebraska and settle in for the numerous doctor visits, for you to be strong for your family, for the doctors in Nebraska to have God's wisdom. You are a blessing to many and many are faithfully praying! We have celebrated your joys and sorrows and even though we haven't walked in your shoes, we now better understand ways we can minister to those in your situation. Thank you! May God continue to bless and heal your family! In Christ, Sharon Bonnot
Lori and Todd - I think my favorite picture of all is where Caed is hugging Caleb in thanks for the birthday present. It brought me back to a long ago moment with my two boys - they are 3 years apart. Colin, now 20, hugging Jonathan, now 18. Jon was just a baby and the picture is so similar to the one of Caed and Caleb. Colin has a "Burr" haircut and his eyes are closed also. Your boys are absolutely precious and I really, really, enjoy getting to see all of the special moments they share together. These memories will be even more precious to you as they grow up and start "emptying the nest". I just moved Colin back up to OK for college last Saturday. Lori, I posted a coment several days ago - I want to make sure that you read it - I am Cynthia, Amy Herron's sister that lives in Fort Worth. I will look forward to hearing about your day yesterday! :) Please know that I am praying for your family. In Him, Cynthia Helton
I hope that you are continuing to blog... If not, can we get on an email update list or something? We look forward to hearing the progress Caed has made each day so that we can pray specifically for his needs. This blog has brought us to tears and great joy as we read the happenings in your family.
I miss your blog so much. It was so nice to pray for your specific needs. More important it is what your words meant to me as they lifted me up each day. To be able to hear of Caed's progress was so uplifting.Our prayers for all of you will not stop just as God will still answer prayers of so many. Hold tight on his word and keep the faith you all have. It has done so much for me.
Lori, I do not know what is going on, but it seems I may have caught the tail end of a post I missed. I hope you have not decided to stop blogging - I know it is such and outlet. I hope it has not become a stress though. I know you will be supported either way it goes!! I have loved following along with your days - it is just a part of my everyday now. I will miss it, but I know your email addy!! Hugs!!
Lori, I am someone that has only posted twice on your blog but I’ve read each and every entry since it started. I have no idea what is happening and whether you truly are discontinuing the blog. If you are doing so because it is just too much with the upcoming changes….Nebraska, school starting, etc that is one thing. However if you are stopping because of the comments of a few I am so sorry. You are a very sweet, caring, and sensitive person and I know that you take all comments to heart. I just wanted to share one thing with you regarding the blog. I have shared this blog with countless number of people including friends, church members and co-workers. Some read faithfully and some tune in every once in awhile to check Caed’s progress. It saddens me that they may no longer have that opportunity. One specific case is the non-believer that I have shared the blog with. This is a person that will not go to church and feels burned by Christianity. As a parent this person felt an immediate connection to Caed’s story…no parent wants to see their child suffer. Through your blog this person was being ministered to without ever setting foot in a church or having a face to face conversation about the Lord. Your daily words about God, hope, peace, love, the Bible verses, etc… may be some people’s only connection to the Heavenly Father. I can only wonder how many other people that can be said about. I will continue to witness to this person but am sad that they may lose your powerful testimony and ministry. I’m sure the blog was getting through to many people in ways that you may never know. Know that continued prayers will go up on Caed’s behalf as well as you, Todd, Reagan, and Caleb.
I also want to thank you for keeping us so faithfully updated on Caed. It has been such a blessing to know just how to pray for him and for your family.
I can only imagine how long and hard your days must be. My heart aches for the changes that are now a permananent part of your life. Things were so much easier when we would meet for those home school park days and complain about the "little things" we were bothered with in life.
You are honoring the Lord by walking this path faithfully. You are also setting an example to so many by letting the Lord's light shine through you as you walk through this darkness. He is strengthening you in character and growing you in wisdom. I bet you will have many jewels on your eternal crown in heaven!
Know that there are so many that care and love your family and will pray,even when you don't feel the strength to pray on your own.
Can't wait to hear what God has in store for Caed in Nebraska!
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Lori, I am so sorry you are not continuing the blog. I understand your heartbreak as you are a person that "feels" deeply. God keeps reminding me of the story of Joseph and his brothers. Even though the brothers meant to harm Joseph, God used it for good. God will be faithful to bring good out of the hurt you've experienced from this person who has complained about the blog. I have and will continue to pray for you and your family. I didn't post a comment often but have read your blog faithfully to check on your family's progress. Your open and honest discussions of your feelings and the events surrounding your family have meant a lot to me and to so many others. Many that you don't even know check your blog daily and have been strengthened by it. The response of so many praying Christians has been refreshing. I am praying for the grandparents as they take on the responsibility of schooling Reagan and caring for Caleb, for Todd as he continues his work in Celina and flies back and forth to meet the needs of his family, for Caed's continued healing, for you and Caed as you travel to Nebraska and settle in for the numerous doctor visits, for you to be strong for your family, for the doctors in Nebraska to have God's wisdom. You are a blessing to many and many are faithfully praying! We have celebrated your joys and sorrows and even though we haven't walked in your shoes, we now better understand ways we can minister to those in your situation. Thank you! May God continue to bless and heal your family! In Christ, Sharon Bonnot
Lori and Todd - I think my favorite picture of all is where Caed is hugging Caleb in thanks for the birthday present. It brought me back to a long ago moment with my two boys - they are 3 years apart. Colin, now 20, hugging Jonathan, now 18. Jon was just a baby and the picture is so similar to the one of Caed and Caleb. Colin has a "Burr" haircut and his eyes are closed also. Your boys are absolutely precious and I really, really, enjoy getting to see all of the special moments they share together. These memories will be even more precious to you as they grow up and start "emptying the nest". I just moved Colin back up to OK for college last Saturday. Lori, I posted a coment several days ago - I want to make sure that you read it - I am Cynthia, Amy Herron's sister that lives in Fort Worth. I will look forward to hearing about your day yesterday! :) Please know that I am praying for your family. In Him, Cynthia Helton
I hope that you are continuing to blog... If not, can we get on an email update list or something? We look forward to hearing the progress Caed has made each day so that we can pray specifically for his needs. This blog has brought us to tears and great joy as we read the happenings in your family.
Stacey and Randy
I miss your blog so much. It was so nice to pray for your specific needs. More important it is what your words meant to me as they lifted me up each day. To be able to hear of Caed's progress was so uplifting.Our prayers for all of you will not stop just as God will still answer prayers of so many. Hold tight on his word and keep the faith you all have. It has done so much for me.
Lori, I do not know what is going on, but it seems I may have caught the tail end of a post I missed. I hope you have not decided to stop blogging - I know it is such and outlet. I hope it has not become a stress though. I know you will be supported either way it goes!! I have loved following along with your days - it is just a part of my everyday now. I will miss it, but I know your email addy!! Hugs!!
Lori,
I am someone that has only posted twice on your blog but I’ve read each and every entry since it started. I have no idea what is happening and whether you truly are discontinuing the blog. If you are doing so because it is just too much with the upcoming changes….Nebraska, school starting, etc that is one thing. However if you are stopping because of the comments of a few I am so sorry. You are a very sweet, caring, and sensitive person and I know that you take all comments to heart. I just wanted to share one thing with you regarding the blog. I have shared this blog with countless number of people including friends, church members and co-workers. Some read faithfully and some tune in every once in awhile to check Caed’s progress. It saddens me that they may no longer have that opportunity. One specific case is the non-believer that I have shared the blog with. This is a person that will not go to church and feels burned by Christianity. As a parent this person felt an immediate connection to Caed’s story…no parent wants to see their child suffer. Through your blog this person was being ministered to without ever setting foot in a church or having a face to face conversation about the Lord. Your daily words about God, hope, peace, love, the Bible verses, etc… may be some people’s only connection to the Heavenly Father. I can only wonder how many other people that can be said about. I will continue to witness to this person but am sad that they may lose your powerful testimony and ministry. I’m sure the blog was getting through to many people in ways that you may never know. Know that continued prayers will go up on Caed’s behalf as well as you, Todd, Reagan, and Caleb.
Lori,
I also want to thank you for keeping us so faithfully updated on Caed. It has been such a blessing to know just how to pray for him and for your family.
I can only imagine how long and hard your days must be. My heart aches for the changes that are now a permananent part of your life. Things were so much easier when we would meet for those home school park days and complain about the "little things" we were bothered with in life.
You are honoring the Lord by walking this path faithfully. You are also setting an example to so many by letting the Lord's light shine through you as you walk through this darkness. He is strengthening you in character and growing you in wisdom. I bet you will have many jewels on your eternal crown in heaven!
Know that there are so many that care and love your family and will pray,even when you don't feel the strength to pray on your own.
Can't wait to hear what God has in store for Caed in Nebraska!
Hang in there, sweet one!
Sending Hugs your way!
Love,
Shannon Callaway
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