tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post8720162793828026905..comments2023-07-24T02:35:07.774-07:00Comments on light your world: Not Our PlanGreg Sponberg [sponbergfamily@gmail.com]http://www.blogger.com/profile/02544060947971765728noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-7720634944092746912009-06-13T18:49:26.786-07:002009-06-13T18:49:26.786-07:00I loved what you said about "death" not ...I loved what you said about "death" not ever being God's plan for us. You're right, he intended for us to have life, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. What a touching story and testimony. I am so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing that piece of your heart.Jessica Kirklandhttp://inthedetailsjessicakirkland.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-51612180529580818592009-03-18T09:50:00.000-07:002009-03-18T09:50:00.000-07:00I just found your blog. I'm so sorry you lost your...I just found your blog. I'm so sorry you lost your son. <BR/><BR/>We lost our son, our firstborn, September 2008. He died just hours before I went into labor at 39 weeks after a perfectly healthy pregnancy. Everyone was expecting us to bring a healthy baby home from the hospital. This is no how things were supposed to be!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14833566579478384512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-89845599875736743652008-08-12T23:50:00.000-07:002008-08-12T23:50:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for your honesty and the rawness...Thank you so much for your honesty and the rawness of this post. I facilitate a pregnancy and infant loss support group and felt led to print and read this post at our monthly meeting tonight. I have to be very careful about what I share as this group is not a "Christian" group, however, I am a Christ follower as well as quite a few members. Regardless, I read your post outloud and I wish you could have seen for yourself the impact your words, your God-breathed words, had on the grieving Mommies and Daddies that surrounded me. Your journey through pain and your willingness to let the Lord work through all of this has touched more lives than you will ever know this side of Heaven. So though it's painful...thank you for sharing your heart. God Bless your family abundantly, many prayers are lifted for you daily.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307912207332335125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-31386021339046931042008-08-11T11:25:00.000-07:002008-08-11T11:25:00.000-07:00What a beautiful post. I'm crying as I write this...What a beautiful post. I'm crying as I write this because it speaks to my heart. "With Hope" was played at Emmalee's funeral and it just speaks volumes to anyone who has lost a child. There is a beautiful book called "Mommy, Please Don't Cry...There Are No Tears In Heaven" by Linda DeYmaz. It's written from the viewpoint of a child in Heaven and it's awesome! I would be glad to send you and Nicol a copy if you'd like. If you ever get a moment and would like to read about Emmalee, please go to www.feldmanbaby.blogspot.comCandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515466013894415807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-61175550420694435772008-08-11T05:05:00.000-07:002008-08-11T05:05:00.000-07:00Greg and Nicol, I came across your blog on Angie's...Greg and Nicol, I came across your blog on Angie's. When she first posted that Luke had died, I remember I was reading it late at night. I cried and cried. And then she posted that beautiful video of Nicol singing with Luke in her arms, and I couldn't believe that the baby in her arms was no longer here. I am so sorry for your loss - and can only imagine the pain you are in. The words you write are really an inspiration to all who read. I pray so hard for your family - for God's peace and for His comfort. I know my words are just feable words, but I truly pray that your pain will be lessened, by the God of all comfort.Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08773848293639734480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-1170224295662952352008-08-10T19:10:00.000-07:002008-08-10T19:10:00.000-07:00Selah's music, when Nicol was still in the group h...Selah's music, when Nicol was still in the group helped us through such a hard time in our lives. When I was told about Angie's blog, I was so saddened by their grief. I was stunned to hear of your Luke's passing. I cannot imagine the depth of your grief, nor the grief of your entire family. I don't have great words to share, only that I pray that our Lord will hold you close as you grieve.<BR/>In Him.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15037209772047529465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-75577837119472802032008-08-09T22:30:00.000-07:002008-08-09T22:30:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I too have thou...Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I too have thought many of those same thoughts with our Wyatt. It was not our plan to have him go. It's so hard to know that all of those wonderful dreams we dreamed of will not come true in this life. How grateful I am for Jesus Christ. He gives me the hope of a glorious resurrection with my sweet little Wyatt. He gives me the hope I need to make it through another day without him. Jesus knows first hand about grief and can help us through this difficult time. I also believe he is grieving with us and is aware of what we are going through. He is full of love and understanding. He will do all he can to help us. I appreciate you sharing all of your wonderful words.<BR/>Love,<BR/>Andrea<BR/>Wyatt's mommyAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780625202487487550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-38871259822275333682008-08-09T18:53:00.000-07:002008-08-09T18:53:00.000-07:00Praying for you all.TressaPraying for you all.<BR/>TressaTressaMOMof3https://www.blogger.com/profile/11039133035708020442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-52231611218789439922008-08-09T17:23:00.000-07:002008-08-09T17:23:00.000-07:00I am humbled by your honesty and your determined f...I am humbled by your honesty and your determined faith. Thanks for letting me walk this journey with your family--hundreds of miles away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-300896723467095012008-08-09T15:33:00.000-07:002008-08-09T15:33:00.000-07:00So many times things in this world are not at all ...So many times things in this world are not at all how we hoped they would be...but, when we all get to heaven they will be better than we ever hoped or imagined. We have to hang on to that promise. I am so sad for your loss of your precious son and I am praying for your family.So Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922257140830561093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-27370826032099349372008-08-09T14:45:00.000-07:002008-08-09T14:45:00.000-07:00you are loved!!!Donnayou are loved!!!<BR/>DonnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-5194164760901902512008-08-09T10:37:00.000-07:002008-08-09T10:37:00.000-07:00I too found you through Angie's blog. Thank you fo...I too found you through Angie's blog. Thank you for being so REAL. Through your openess, we who can't fathom what you have gone through, can cling to the HOPE found in Christ, and know that if we ever did go through this at anytime, GOD IS THERE. I'm praying for your family and God's comfort and joy to spill over in your lives. You are all a blessing...Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641056655658778525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-68169100230876029492008-08-09T07:29:00.000-07:002008-08-09T07:29:00.000-07:00You don't know me and we'll probably never meet. I...You don't know me and we'll probably never meet. I found your blog through Angie. I think about your family and Angie's family and the Chapman family every single day. I hear a song on the radio--I think of you. I hear a news story--and think of you. I imagine how your families must be dealing with this, I wonder how you do it. I wonder what I would do if I were faced with the same situation, and I decide that I couldn't. I could, in no way, ever survive what your families have gone through. <BR/><BR/>I will never understand why any of this had to happen to any of you but you are all truly amazing people and much better people than I could ever be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-3088255257203228562008-08-09T06:44:00.000-07:002008-08-09T06:44:00.000-07:00As we too continue to face this "giant" of grievin...As we too continue to face this "giant" of grieving, (our 3yr Joel 1/23/07), I read a scripture this morning and I was encouraged, the scripture is my only hope, its alive, and it speaks and meets death in the face!!! John 19:41, Now in the place where he as crucified there was a garden.... In our darkest our, "a death" for us there is a garden, that means it is not over, a garden is a place where there is growth, a harvest, fruit and it comes by a seed going into the ground, life comes forth!! May the Lord allow your mind and heart to meditate upon the truth of his word and may you have the strength to abide within it!!<BR/>Cindy Morris<BR/>www.weloveyoujoel.blogspot.com The Morris Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317663337648115903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-18682856712593500652008-08-09T05:13:00.000-07:002008-08-09T05:13:00.000-07:00Hi Greg and Nicol,Great post. It tore at my heart...Hi Greg and Nicol,<BR/><BR/>Great post. It tore at my heart. I'm praying for you all.<BR/><BR/>Have you ever read the book "The Shack?" It is not biblical or the "Word," but it is a nice, inspiring story about a man who loses his little 6 year old in a very horrific act. It is an easy read and pretty thought stirring.<BR/><BR/>I'm hoping for time to pass. For length to exist between the tragic night and the days where you can smile more. For a wide, great divide to exist between your questions, your pain and your doubts...to a place of standing firm in days of "okayness." (I sort of made that word up---er, for effect, of course.) I just hope, basically, that time will pass so that you both can enjoy singing and praising and laughing with Summer....and visiting with family and vacationing and golfing and goofing off--without the pain and guilt that your little buddy Luke should be there too. I pray that you'll come to a place where you'll know with conviction that God has you in the hollow of His hand, and that He has Luke with Him....and will reunite you all in His time and in His way....according to His own, hand-written story. I pray for His peace to wash over you and give you relief from your thirst.<BR/><BR/>Writing is so therapeutic. Keep doing it. You do it well, and it will bring comfort to you and those who partake of it..<BR/><BR/>Praying for each of you. Be still and know that He is God,<BR/>BeckyBeckycain6https://www.blogger.com/profile/08297618614735823531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-26081577787330120182008-08-08T21:30:00.000-07:002008-08-08T21:30:00.000-07:00My heart just breaks for you all b/c I can "feel" ...My heart just breaks for you all b/c I can "feel" your pain through your words. <BR/><BR/>Many thoughts and prayers to your family as you take it day by day in this new life without precious Luke here, even knowing you'll be with him again one day.<BR/><BR/>Just know that sharing your story, your pain, your fears and tears have comforted others who've been there, too. <BR/><BR/>Stacie <BR/>South GAStaciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03145067159719305773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-76614667745885425692008-08-08T21:24:00.000-07:002008-08-08T21:24:00.000-07:00Hi, I found you through Angie, and have been prayi...Hi, I found you through Angie, and have been praying.<BR/><BR/>I was thinking the other day about mountains and valleys; how we love to be on the mountaintop with God, it's such an awesome feeling, and no-one wants to be in the valleys, as it is dark and lonely. But, all the good soil from the mountains is washed into the valleys. The flora is more abundant in the valleys. There is more growth in the valleys. But we don't see that until we get up higher again and look back.<BR/><BR/>Just wanted to share it with someone..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-68426700154936233072008-08-08T20:40:00.000-07:002008-08-08T20:40:00.000-07:00Oh how my heart hurts for you!I thought about you ...Oh how my heart hurts for you!I thought about you guys all day today.You were just on my mind in everything I did.I am pretty sure that was God.Because every time I thought of you I lifted you in prayer.Could you feel it?I wish I could do more.I wish I could take away your pain.I really do.I was in the car earlier this week and Press ON came on the radio.I had to pull my car over.As Todd and Nicol were singing I just kept thinking Wow,when this song came out how ever many years ago could they ever have imagined what this song would come to mean?<BR/><BR/>When the valley is deep<BR/>When the mountain is steep<BR/>When the body is weiry<BR/>When we stumble and fall<BR/>When the choice is hard<BR/>When we're battled and scarred<BR/>When we've spent our resources<BR/>When we've given our all<BR/><BR/>In Jesus name,we Press On<BR/>In Jesus name,we Press On<BR/>Dear Lord with the prize<BR/>Clear before our eyes<BR/>We find the strength to Press on<BR/><BR/>May these words bring you comfort tonight.Love to you all~Tasha in IndianaTashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129681285884168600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-22750779081338661192008-08-08T20:03:00.000-07:002008-08-08T20:03:00.000-07:00Greg and Nicol,Scott and I have been praying with ...Greg and Nicol,<BR/><BR/>Scott and I have been praying with and for you since the night Angela called us to share what she feared was happening to your sweet boy. We praise the Lord with you that He continues to give you His strength and continues to guide you through the Word. At all times He is trustworthy.<BR/><BR/>We will continue to pray for you and your family. Thank you for sharing your heart through this blog.<BR/><BR/>Elizabeth RhynoElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770615413324858355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-66516083307689599492008-08-08T19:45:00.000-07:002008-08-08T19:45:00.000-07:00Thank you, thank you. Especially for the NW quote...Thank you, thank you. Especially for the NW quote, and reference to his book. I've read alot of his stuff but was not aware of that work. Blessings, comfort, peace, and restoration are my prayer for you and your family.<BR/><BR/>Tammy CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-17603891787844181522008-08-08T18:12:00.000-07:002008-08-08T18:12:00.000-07:00God is so awesome! Continue to hold on with both h...God is so awesome! Continue to hold on with both hands to His promised hope and never let go! We're praying for your family...that God would continue to comfort you and continually remind you of how much He loves you and how precious He thinks you are.Matt and Cristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00594792277267889790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-68142298722689562782008-08-08T17:56:00.000-07:002008-08-08T17:56:00.000-07:00You are such a blessing! Praying for peace, comfo...You are such a blessing! Praying for peace, comfort and strength for all of you. <BR/><BR/>Believe it or not, I started by following Angie's blog and then found may way to yours. <BR/><BR/>Holly in Dalton, GA<BR/>caringbridge.org/visit/samueljamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-36988141270889019482008-08-08T17:55:00.000-07:002008-08-08T17:55:00.000-07:00You are such a blessing! Praying for peace, comfo...You are such a blessing! Praying for peace, comfort and strength for all of you. <BR/><BR/>Believe it or not, I started by following Angie's blog and then found may way to yours. <BR/><BR/>Holly in Dalton, GA<BR/>caringbridge.org/visit/samueljamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-56513510242774982032008-08-08T15:22:00.000-07:002008-08-08T15:22:00.000-07:00Thank you for sharing your heart...and your hope. ...Thank you for sharing your heart...and your hope. Will be praying for continued learning and healing for you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8029479726972180827.post-21095499338020867232008-08-08T14:56:00.000-07:002008-08-08T14:56:00.000-07:00Thank you for sharing from your heart. You truly ...Thank you for sharing from your heart. You truly have touched so many who may not know the hope that you have in Jesus. We continue to pray for you.<BR/>JillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com