tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post3803694450665341430..comments2023-12-13T07:30:35.384-06:00Comments on Stansel Journey: She did it again!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686734314850926180noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-34263333795238577332009-10-19T20:59:29.665-05:002009-10-19T20:59:29.665-05:00I LOVE Rachel's fiesty attitude...so endearing...I LOVE Rachel's fiesty attitude...so endearing! What precious daughters of God and what strong, faithful parents you are! Our daughter, Ayla, also liked to pull on her breathing tube and keep the RN's busy...Heavenly Father loves you and your family- His guiding hand is evident in your life. <br />There are some wonderful resources on micro-preemie multiples so when you are ready, would be happy to share some links with you! <br />Much Love!Ryan n Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07304418346280287659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-53974463076678787212009-10-19T18:56:34.245-05:002009-10-19T18:56:34.245-05:00Like someone else said I check your blog every mor...Like someone else said I check your blog every morning to see what happened with your girls the day before. I'm excited for the day you bring them home, pictures of their first birthday, seeing videos of them walking, running and so forth. No they aren't mine, but through your journey many of us have taken them as our own. We are cheering them on and praying for God to hold you up in the moments you don't feel you can go on.<br /><br />I'm so thankful to hear your gorgeous girls are doing so well. Keep up the good work Haley and Rachel.<br /><br />Rachel, be a good girl and stop pulling your tube out.<br />Haley, don't worry about your sister getting breast milk and sleeping on her tummy without you. Soon you will be doing it too.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681172332798717063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-68189554226462608252009-10-19T12:33:15.415-05:002009-10-19T12:33:15.415-05:00Wow! Didn't expect to read posts like these!
...Wow! Didn't expect to read posts like these! <br />Last night my hubs and I visited his sister. Our conversation turned to her youngest daughter, who died almost 10 years ago at age 19. She was born 9 days before our own daughter. Julie never crawled, never spoke,never did many things that even a 7 month old baby can do. She was a huge financial and emotional burden- when you look at just the "facts". But "facts" don't tell the whole story. Julie brought love into that home. A love that wasn't there before.You could feel it when you walked in the door. Her family called her their barometer. If they got fractious and contentious, Julie would start fussing and wouldn't stop until all hard feeling were set aside. She was a wonderful blessing to that home. I truly believe she saved that family from divorce. The older 3 children could talk to her and share their problems. The stresses would fade as they gave their love to her and felt her sweet spirit. She taught my own children how to "be" around handicapped children. They loved her and would run up to her and try to make her laugh. She loved my husband because he would tease her and let her pull his hair. Julie's life may seem wasted to those with poor vision, but for those of us who know the purpose of life and the life to come, her life was perfect. Ignore those who would belittle the precious things in your life. Your decisions are between those who matter and God. The others who would mock you should seeks other posts to feel better about themselves.<br />Best wishes to you and your little family. You will be stronger and more loving and more compassionate because of your challenges and blessings.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15980290357362022105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-61495969366138730722009-10-19T12:22:12.671-05:002009-10-19T12:22:12.671-05:00It breaks my heart to see that some people are mak...It breaks my heart to see that some people are making such negative comments to you & Thomas during this trying period in your lives. Lucky for them, our Jesus is the same as always and loves them too...we can only pray for them. Amanda & Thomas, keep your head up, you have made good decisions and all you need to think about is getting those girls better. God Bless you all.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337479614921239950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-30891056660744221662009-10-19T11:56:17.236-05:002009-10-19T11:56:17.236-05:00Shame on you Dana and Maidson.
For choosing this b...Shame on you Dana and Maidson.<br />For choosing this blog to get on your soapbox.<br />Amanda and Thomas..I dont often comment but I do check on your precious babies every morning.<br />Soon these little ones will be home with you<br />Prayers going up for you and Thomas and the girlsDebbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17658087635426291491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-19887412182706157072009-10-19T11:47:34.991-05:002009-10-19T11:47:34.991-05:00Just when we thought the name calling judgemental ...Just when we thought the name calling judgemental trespassers to your beautiful blog had disappeared. they're back. Glenn Beck has written a very interesting book called Arguing with Idiots. you can't - same with these party poopers (pun intended!). their lives must be pretty empty. we should hope for their happiness?<br /><br />a thought from my daddy - he's been gone for years, but his words echo in my mind - "There is no waste in God's economy.." our Celestial babes are A-Okay! we gave them what they needed and that was enough...<br /><br />Little Rachel has a very special calling in this world - its called keeping mom alert!:-) Haley has a more calming effect - don't you just love it! They are each so precious and in their own way.<br /><br />Love to you from Midvale Utah and Ermagramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17068162248740883410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-20226852921833962462009-10-19T07:13:43.962-05:002009-10-19T07:13:43.962-05:00That's so awesome that she's trying to lif...That's so awesome that she's trying to lift her head! Not so awesome that she pulls her tube out, mabye she thinks she doesn't need it anymore :o) I agree with Rachel, she does look chubby! I'm so happy to hear such wonderful news for your little family. Tell those girls to keep up the good work!<br /><br /><br />Praying for you always,<br /><br />Christina McKinneyChristina McKinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923324504641844369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-77296260791738737192009-10-19T06:45:50.460-05:002009-10-19T06:45:50.460-05:00Haley and Rachel should be proud of her parents. Y...Haley and Rachel should be proud of her parents. You and Thomas love and care so much about them! I love to see the way you are actively involved. You make a difference in the lives of your precious babies. All your dedication will pay back and soon you will be together at home. Thank you for keeping us posted. You are amazing people! May God continue to bless you. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Love, ClaudiaClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06777505376889205171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-83259577336163687342009-10-19T05:16:21.245-05:002009-10-19T05:16:21.245-05:00your girls are so blessed to have such a special m...your girls are so blessed to have such a special mommy and daddy. more than anything you deserve to be a mommy amanda. there is something so strong and beautiful about the way you write and therefore must think, what an amazing woman you are...........<br />kindest thoughts and strongest of prayers.....twinsplus3https://www.blogger.com/profile/08838493775994367252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-6735984732565014672009-10-19T01:51:47.085-05:002009-10-19T01:51:47.085-05:00What a CUTIE! She looks so chubby now.What a CUTIE! She looks so chubby now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444046667591341655noreply@blogger.com