tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post7826454812699514827..comments2023-04-19T15:57:34.020-04:00Comments on Sad and Chara: She who must be admired....Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger181125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-65633763445214615602011-02-13T16:06:26.238-05:002011-02-13T16:06:26.238-05:00Chad,
Wish there was more I could do...or say......Chad, <br /><br />Wish there was more I could do...or say...and yet I KNOW there is not.<br /><br />You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days, weeks and months ahead - and you will get through this. Your faith shines through your grief - and that is powerful indeed.<br /><br />Hoping happy memories, rays of sunshine, moments of peace and comfort from above will get you through each second of every day ahead....Sara and Miranda would want that for you...<br /><br />in my thoughts and prayers....dkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429690989722556134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-84586660073307011542011-02-12T10:54:48.509-05:002011-02-12T10:54:48.509-05:00((((((HUGS)))))) I have been missing my newborn da...((((((HUGS)))))) I have been missing my newborn daughter very strongly this last week...I only started reading your story on the 10th and now I'm wondering if my angel, Inara, was welcoming a friend home. Almost 19 months ago she was born and lived 52hrs with a severe heart defect that was inoperable nor was she a transplant candidate. I have 5 older children and there was a lifetime of all emotions encompassed in that 52hrs of a short life with the first 16hrs with only the knowledge that there was a loud heart murmur needing to be checked in another city with the equipment to do so. My heart breaks all over again for you and your family. I have no words of comfort, just take it one day at a time and one MINUTE at a time as there will be times of deep darkness. I will keep tabs on your blog...make sure you journal here as that will help you through this journey of grief. God is GREAT and he has many profound things to share with you on this road of healing.Momma2Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09415407220311451769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-17466888083082235912011-02-11T22:16:41.390-05:002011-02-11T22:16:41.390-05:00I am a stranger, but nevertheless I am praying for...I am a stranger, but nevertheless I am praying for you, that God continues to surround you with grace and love as you go through these next dark days. I am so sorry that you're having to go through the rest of your life without your wife and daughter... the thought of it just breaks my heart. Thank you for blogging and sharing your story with the world.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029151568875554375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-65329212341281862962011-02-11T21:23:18.107-05:002011-02-11T21:23:18.107-05:00Chad,
We've never met and I'm certain I a...Chad,<br /><br />We've never met and I'm certain I am the poorer for it. God has blessed you with such strength of spirit. Your faith has made you much stronger than you think, and it has not gone un-noticed. Know that you are being held up in prayer and will continue to be. When the grief is overwhelming, please reach out. There are 40,000+ people praying on your behalf. God has you in the palm of his hand friend.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616286732286891249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-80280232327595616702011-02-11T21:07:48.491-05:002011-02-11T21:07:48.491-05:00My family will continue to pray for you over these...My family will continue to pray for you over these next few months. I couldn't comment on the later posts, so I thought I would write this here. I thought you should know, we will not stop praying. much love in Christ, K.Kimberelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16590867490999668892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-85490490591429949252011-02-11T13:49:36.334-05:002011-02-11T13:49:36.334-05:00Chad,
Please know that I am praying for you const...Chad, <br />Please know that I am praying for you constantly. Not just for today, or for tomorrow but always. The passing of Sara and precious Miranda have touched lives all over the world. Praise God! for he has used them to fulfill His purpose. Continue to stay under God's wing. May God bless you in everything you do!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04334380441953141417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-34284107850903437322011-02-11T02:20:11.789-05:002011-02-11T02:20:11.789-05:00I am thinking about you. I don't know you at a...I am thinking about you. I don't know you at all. I am praying for you,your wife,and your daughter. Stay strong.My lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15436903758684077141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-68976631544060554312011-02-11T01:10:59.554-05:002011-02-11T01:10:59.554-05:00Chad,
The death and loss you had leaves a heartach...Chad,<br />The death and loss you had leaves a heartache no one can heal, but the love you shared leaves memories no one can steal. When the ones you love become beautiful memories, the memories become priceless treasures.<br />When things get tough and the heartache great, look to the sky and see the stars because perhaps they are not just stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are at peace and missing you, as much as you miss them and happy that one day you will met and be together again. <br />Praying for you in Indiana,<br />Amanda CarrollUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07726331093118884958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-81729503805923194812011-02-11T00:27:43.360-05:002011-02-11T00:27:43.360-05:00Chad,
I know we don't know each other and we...Chad,<br /> I know we don't know each other and we've never met. But following this blog the last week has shown and taught me so much about the power of God and how He truly is "the way,the truth, and the light." <br /><br />What you've gone through 95% of us can honestly say we cannot comprehend. And I'm certain there are times when you find yourself not being able to fully either. But what you have done is shown how powerful God is and how in times of turmoil and strife He can take your hand and guide you through the storm. You personally although you may not feel it or see it have shown so many of us the true face of God. You have shown grace in a time where it would be so easy to be angry and lash out at Him. You have through your words shown a peace that not many of us have ever known. <br /><br />I truly understand that it may be a duck on the water scenario where on the surface you look calm and collected but beneath the surface it's crazy. But through the countless tears I have personally shed as I read through your blogs I have always felt a peace afterward based on how you describe your love for God and how you did the one true thing that I admire you so much for. In a time where it would be so easy and common to be selfish you turned it all over to Him. <br /><br />You are one of the strongest people I have "met". Your words and story have touched me beyond anything words I could possibly use to describe. I have shed many many tears like so many others as I've shared this journey with you. And I have prayed for you and your family like I haven't prayed in quite some time. <br /><br />And in a time where it may seem strange I want to thank you.. Reading your words and seeing your strength in your faith have brought me back to a place where I want to seek again. I would go through phases of striving to live for Him and then turn around and find myself drifting. But reading your blogs and seeing your faith and praying as much as I have has led me to wanting to seek like I never have before. So thank you.<br /><br />May God bless you and bring you peace. And please don't completely stop writing. You've touched many many lives and though I can't speak for them I would like to continue to read your blogs and share your faith.<br /><br />God Bless You,<br />Rob GibsonRobGibson33https://www.blogger.com/profile/17173766519970659252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-55518207165511830812011-02-10T23:29:05.643-05:002011-02-10T23:29:05.643-05:00Chad -
Of course, as many others feel... what can...Chad -<br /><br />Of course, as many others feel... what can we say?! I have no idea the hurt, anger, loss, confusion you must be feeling right now, but I do want to encourage you in some way. All I know is that you are bring glory to God with your blog... your simple thoughts and posts that are showing people, who have never met you and most likely never will, that God is your Rock!!! As it will be difficult to get through as the days pass, know that God kept you here for some reason. Know that He has a greater goal for you here, waiting for you to complete before you go home to Sara and Miranda. If you can somehow just continue to keep your eyes focued on Him, focused on the Gospel and glorifying Him... your days will hopefully fly until that joyous day comes where you can all meet again! Whether or not you feel it... you ARE an amazing man of God! Your attitude is your choice, and your choice thus far has been inspiring, impressive, and a wonderful example. Keep on keeping on! Much love! Ashley YoderAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896420128867181760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-22521691542095653212011-02-10T23:26:12.426-05:002011-02-10T23:26:12.426-05:00Chad, God will be glorified through Miranda's ...Chad, God will be glorified through Miranda's life as He was through Sara's life. Your story is being read all over the country. Believers and nonbelievers are praying for your family. Until the whole world hears, my friend. You dear Sara and precious little Miranda are His vessels, chosen and complete. May God pour out his grace and give you breath when you have none. <br /><br />AprilAprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868036971902162708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-17582993414379771712011-02-10T23:03:54.469-05:002011-02-10T23:03:54.469-05:00I know what it's like to have to cling to the ...I know what it's like to have to cling to the Rock by my fingernails, but this I just don't understand.<br /><br />But one thing I do know...God has big things in store for you. I believe that with all my heart.<br /><br />I just happen to be playing "All Creatures of our God and King" in the orchestra at 1st Pres. Church in Ann Arbor this Sunday...my thoughts will be of you as I make my joyful noise to the Lord!<br /><br />Complete strangers are shedding tears for you...and praying, praying, praying...without ceasing...Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307295165727290580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-36286165433674793992011-02-10T17:16:31.624-05:002011-02-10T17:16:31.624-05:00Dear Chad,
We do not know each other, but I feel ...Dear Chad,<br /><br />We do not know each other, but I feel compelled to let you know that a stranger in another part of the country is thinking of your family and lifting you all up in prayer. It is my prayer that you are comforted by the love and support of your family and, more than that, the comforter of all.Tabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407012099196536028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-9898615991878830932011-02-10T15:23:36.704-05:002011-02-10T15:23:36.704-05:00Chad,
You do not know me but my mom went to SAU wi...Chad,<br />You do not know me but my mom went to SAU with your parents. I cannot tell you in words how much your faith has impacted my life. God has used you and your beautiful wife and daughter to touch countless lives. I have been greatly humbled by your heart and amazing faith. Thank you for allowing us to have a glimpse of your wife and daughter. What a precious and gorgeous little baby! I have read such wonderful things about your wife. I am honored to pray for you and your family and will continue to do so. Thank you for touching my heart and may God hold you closely next to his. <br /><br />In Christ, Diane BishopUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07491879479757619566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-34375037303300357902011-02-10T13:56:52.736-05:002011-02-10T13:56:52.736-05:00I am so very sorry for your loss, Chad, and uplift...I am so very sorry for your loss, Chad, and uplift you and your family and friends in prayer. Even with deep faith it is so hard sometimes to make sense of what life throws at us. May the Lord bless you and keep you, may His face shine upon you, may you feel His peace and comfort in the darkest moments.<br /><br />http://www.sogoandrunfree.comCitrilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17556762979709064098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-46320243750237841192011-02-10T01:39:39.075-05:002011-02-10T01:39:39.075-05:00Chad, My heart aches for you in this loss. In the ...Chad, My heart aches for you in this loss. In the coming months I think your faith will be a rock to which you will cling as if your life depended on itm and it will. Know that you do not walk this road alone. God never abandons us in our sorrow, but rather wraps us in his love in the beautiful ways you described in your post. The power of this love will work miracles in your life, even in your darkest hours. I want to tell you that when you are ready this is a community of support available to you at Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation. Our website is www.sslf.org and our purpose is to provide peer-based grief support worldwide. This foundation was not my idea. It was a result of the outpouring of God's love and promise. He led me to a need, and continues to facilitate the love and healing that is experienced in our community daily. This may not be the right time for you to check in, but know that we'll be here for you when sleep eludes you, when you want to know to talk to people who have been there, when you want to find the spark of hope. In the meantime, you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's love tangibly, and may you be literally wrapped in the love of your family and friends.Michele Neff Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356589209090780127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-68026514378220897522011-02-09T22:50:43.443-05:002011-02-09T22:50:43.443-05:00Hi, I never knew you. I never read your blog befor...Hi, I never knew you. I never read your blog before today. Just a stranger.<br /><br />They say, we never know what we have until it's gone.<br />I think that's a lie. <br />You knew what you had all along.<br />They say, if you love something- set it free.<br />I think that's true.<br />You did just that, despite loving deeper than any of their eyes could see.<br />Life is funny in this way.<br />You love something so much, then it seems to run away..<br />There's always a reason, a time and a place<br />God chooses the ones- we least expect- leaving us with an empty space.<br />Even when you feel like you may be alone...<br />Just know that God and your loved ones.. are with you, more than you can ever know.<br /><br /><br />Life is a confusing and scary ride. What we think we know, what we've come to believe after so many years, can just change it one second. I have read through your whole blog... and let me tell you something, your wife and your child experienced such love that your love set them free. Sometimes living on this earth can seem like a blessing and curse, all in one. Those times that we feel like the weight of the world is too much to bare.. just look up into the heavens, because it's always going to be there. Your loved ones are looking right back at you. Your house is not empty. Just alive with a different kind of energy. Don't wait to see it, open up yourself to feel it. Feel it in all that you do. Let your wife and your daughter's love and strength carry you through. You. Can. You. Will. Get. Through.yoursbecomesminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07809534002400205508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-72969164607794160712011-02-09T22:40:24.846-05:002011-02-09T22:40:24.846-05:00As so many others have said before, your love and ...As so many others have said before, your love and faith in God is such an inspiration. My wife and I have definitely spent the last three days mourning with you and lifting you up in prayer. Our hearts go out to you and your family. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to surround you with His peace and love always.<br />Caleb and Amanda ScottAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591899002080279446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-68020178341513297222011-02-09T21:59:13.619-05:002011-02-09T21:59:13.619-05:00Chad,
I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your...Chad,<br /><br />I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your wife and daughter. My heart aches for you.<br /><br />May you find a sliver of comfort in knowing that thousands of strangers send their love and prayers to you.<br /><br />Your faith has inspired me.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051183504362608930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-66286453790612212432011-02-09T21:22:57.769-05:002011-02-09T21:22:57.769-05:00Chad,
You are an inspiration, not only to your fri...Chad,<br />You are an inspiration, not only to your friends and family, but to so many people who have only read about you and your tragedy. You are an amazing writer, one who expresses from your heart your intense personal faith. I'm hoping you'll put your blog (and additional information)into a book. My guess is that Zondervan Publishers in Grand Rapids or any one of several other Christian publishers would be very interested in your story... when you're ready. Please take care and know that thousands of people mourn with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-84902612333875360372011-02-09T18:29:39.378-05:002011-02-09T18:29:39.378-05:00I am So Very Sorry for the Loss of your Wife and D...I am So Very Sorry for the Loss of your Wife and Daughter. I pray for you often and lift you up to the Lord. I hope you someday find peace but I know the days ahead will be really hard on you. All I can say is I am So Sorry. With Prayers Melissa.mellosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883902615360097948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-32283026564585848032011-02-09T17:35:29.314-05:002011-02-09T17:35:29.314-05:00So much to say and - at the same time - so little ...So much to say and - at the same time - so little to say. We are so heart broken for you. To go through such an experience as this... is truly trying. It is such a hard hand to be dealt. You never get over...only through it. Know that we are praying for comfort, strength and what ever else you stand in need of at this time. <br /> <br />Although circumstances may be different...they all have a story and have gone through something similar. Here are a few blogs that may help you. Sometimes it helps to know that you are not alone in what you are going through.<br />That the feelings you may experience along the way are to be expected and ok... and to just try to find your "new normal"<br /><br />http://taleoftwocoins.blogspot.com/<br />http://leslieandaaron.blogspot.com/<br />http://mlhandaallen.blogspot.com/<br />http://kamandjami.blogspot.com/<br /><br /><br />Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always.The Murray Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915519220310399039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-91461842718588126692011-02-09T17:33:23.912-05:002011-02-09T17:33:23.912-05:00There are no adequate words, so I will offer none....There are no adequate words, so I will offer none.<br /><br />I will, however, offer you my silence... one that considers with you these questions and feels the emotions they bring up. And with you, I'll take them before God and rest in His arms.<br /><br />I once made something creative when I was in a place of pain. If it can serve you in any way, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmIZOd5AXmQtonymyleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11396458619687708153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-34364174264513667432011-02-09T16:53:00.439-05:002011-02-09T16:53:00.439-05:00Chad,
I have never had the pleasure to meet you ...Chad, <br /><br />I have never had the pleasure to meet you or your wife, but I just wanted to say how truly sorry I am to hear of your loss. I know there are no words I could say to ease your pain, just know my thoughts & prayers will remain with you. May God Bless & watch over you.<br /><br />Suzette - Tuscaloosa, AlabamaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03126284725217646147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1267525910799598520.post-83596218810677580332011-02-09T16:49:52.535-05:002011-02-09T16:49:52.535-05:00I'm so sorry.. lots of prayers..I'm so sorry.. lots of prayers..The Fabulous Ms. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539751289436843046noreply@blogger.com