tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post8815579504486632673..comments2023-12-13T07:30:35.384-06:00Comments on Stansel Journey: Braden Thomas StanselAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686734314850926180noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-52516523187143400412009-08-20T15:15:49.966-05:002009-08-20T15:15:49.966-05:00Dear Thomas and Amanda,
You don't know who I ...Dear Thomas and Amanda,<br /><br />You don't know who I am, but I heard about your story in the church news. I am so sorry for the loss of your three little ones. I will pray for your other three girls to continue to be strengthened during their many struggles that they will go through. On April 19th- just four short months ago I gave birth to twins. I, like you, had them at 23 weeks, 17 weeks early. We had a son named, Ethan Ryan Hodges and a little girl, named Emily Jean Hodges. My husband and I were so excited to finally get a boy as we have two little girls, ages 4 and 2. However, our little boy also had a grade 4 brain hemorrhage and his lungs were not developed enough. He lived for 17 days, and passed away on May 6th. Everyday was such a blessing to be with him. Emily did a little better. She had the heart valve surgery and a grade 2 brain bleed, but other than that she did well. She was released from the hospital to our care just last Saturday. We are so glad she is finally home. And she is now 7 pounds. She is doing so well, there is so much hope for her to have a normal life. We strongly feel that Ethan's mission in this life was to get a body and help his sister down because she was scared to come down alone. We feel so blessed to be able to see and raise him in the next life.<br /><br /> I thank you for your strong testimony and strength as you go through this. I can't imagine losing three kids in just a short time, so my heart goes out to you. Like I said, our little Emily just came home, it was a long four months of traveling back and forth to Utah from Idaho and to see our little ones go through so much, but I have tried to remember the eternal perspective of it all. And I can see that you do too. Thank you for sharing your story with so many and for letting me share mine with you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. <br /><br />Sincerely, <br />Christy Hodges <br />(Pocatello Idaho)Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04413764822230506935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-77759362013003950912009-08-20T15:02:08.584-05:002009-08-20T15:02:08.584-05:00I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby Brad...I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby Braden.<br />I am so thankful for the knowledge of eternal families. Praying for peace, comfort and strength for you all.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253396009154550312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-37939252207522769212009-08-20T14:02:35.920-05:002009-08-20T14:02:35.920-05:00You don't know me but I have been following yo...You don't know me but I have been following your story for a couple of weeks. I'm so sorry to hear about your beautiful little boy, but what joy to know that those precious babies are yours for eternity. You, your husband and your sweet little babies are in my thoughts and prayers.Elissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14044290305191952939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-79866816101093173532009-08-20T13:22:07.106-05:002009-08-20T13:22:07.106-05:00Braden's home! i am so glad you got to hold h...Braden's home! i am so glad you got to hold him... i held my little Trudy when she was still born. 34 years ago. it still means a lot! i'm wondering if these babies were sent to your eternal family to strengthen the testimonies of every one of us who have come to love them and you. i've said it before MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! precious babiesgramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17068162248740883410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-22869753345213469702009-08-20T12:25:04.869-05:002009-08-20T12:25:04.869-05:00I am so sorry for everything you are having to go ...I am so sorry for everything you are having to go through and your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. I know the NICU can be tough, my little one spent a while there too, and it's very exhausting. I will continue to follow your blog and pray for your family.Jamie Kubeczkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13568179239756155554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-44495311434103934082009-08-20T08:57:16.164-05:002009-08-20T08:57:16.164-05:00My heart is so sad for you. I am so inspired by y...My heart is so sad for you. I am so inspired by your attitude. I am sure it is hard as you miss your three babies though. We will keep praying for your family!<br /><br />Hugs & Prayers,<br />ChristinaChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09849686960337061945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-18954563132290624152009-08-20T07:29:52.066-05:002009-08-20T07:29:52.066-05:00My heart sank this morning when I checked in on yo...My heart sank this morning when I checked in on your precious babies. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Braden. God Bless you. SherriHoundDogMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15828509164127432246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-43499435525645375522009-08-20T01:03:16.375-05:002009-08-20T01:03:16.375-05:00I will pray to the Heavenly father for your losses...I will pray to the Heavenly father for your losses... I lost a child a week and a half ago to miscarriage. I can only imagine the terrible pain and sadness you must be feeling at the loss of three children... but I know that your angels are with the Lord and Savior for eternity.<br /><br />God bless you and your daughters, and your little angels in heaven!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088826481014047794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-13981110593686364182009-08-19T23:42:41.679-05:002009-08-19T23:42:41.679-05:00These sweet babies sure are lucky to have such str...These sweet babies sure are lucky to have such strong and faithful parents.<br /><br />So very sorry to hear about Braden. Thankful that you were able to hold him...I bet that was so comforting to him in his last moments.<br /><br />Hugs and prayers...Lathan, Lauren, Logan, Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09005833040337630303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-24848877886069380232009-08-19T23:13:04.202-05:002009-08-19T23:13:04.202-05:00Tom and Amanda, your strength of Spirit is an insp...Tom and Amanda, your strength of Spirit is an inspiration to all during this difficult time. Our family has you in our prayers and hope you continue to keep an eternal perspective.<br /><br />Love you guys,<br /><br />The MarzettasUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04647830609078292220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-68059613956186393322009-08-19T22:34:33.724-05:002009-08-19T22:34:33.724-05:00After I heard about Braden my mom told me that a y...After I heard about Braden my mom told me that a year ago yesterday my mom's friends baby died and today he was born. It is amazing how many people have left you comments. I wish I could meet you and be your friend to help you <br />through the good, the bad, and the ugly. I will keep praying for you and your family. <br /> With Love, <br /> Lindsey JohnsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-23835923195733771162009-08-19T22:31:40.476-05:002009-08-19T22:31:40.476-05:00Stansel Family,
I am so sorry for all of your los...Stansel Family,<br /><br />I am so sorry for all of your losses. I too have lost children due to my cervix. Your faith and strength are an inspiration to my husband and I. Please know that you have a whole network of support out here, reach out to us if you need it. No one knows what you are going through but you and Thomas, lean on one another.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842496196224012978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-16308734903170225652009-08-19T22:11:50.029-05:002009-08-19T22:11:50.029-05:00I am so sad to learn of your loss. I honestly crie...I am so sad to learn of your loss. I honestly cried when I read it. May you look forward to a glorious reunion and charish the tender moments you had with Braden.Elder and Sister Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07526603580132210555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-55285202515471409182009-08-19T22:08:41.732-05:002009-08-19T22:08:41.732-05:00I was sorry to hear about Braden. You and your fa...I was sorry to hear about Braden. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Lynieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14348462263543834050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-42581741521363664522009-08-19T21:51:46.394-05:002009-08-19T21:51:46.394-05:00I have felt so sad for you both since I got the te...I have felt so sad for you both since I got the text Thomas, I love you both and little Braden. Thomas I know someday you will play ball with your little guy and that he is watching you now from heaven cheering you on. I am going to the temple tomorrow and will put the girls names on the prayer roll and you too. It is so hard to understand everything, and I can't begin to understand how exhausted you must be right now, spiritually, emotionally and physically. I pray that the comforter will lift you up at this most difficult time.<br />Bonnniemombergiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15183930712027883355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-14248362442320330462009-08-19T21:10:01.455-05:002009-08-19T21:10:01.455-05:00I am so sorry for all of your losses. My heart ac...I am so sorry for all of your losses. My heart aches for your loss of Braden.mommyto4https://www.blogger.com/profile/17565276231580108221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-46688657383617535212009-08-19T20:58:40.321-05:002009-08-19T20:58:40.321-05:00Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our h...Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts ache for your loss but rejoice in the knowledge of eternal families.Hindmarsh Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12858863784680979969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-59920126625893391572009-08-19T20:52:43.481-05:002009-08-19T20:52:43.481-05:00I can't even begin to imagine the depth of you...I can't even begin to imagine the depth of your loss. God tests us in strange ways. My heartfelt condolences. Keep your faith strong, let God lead the way.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04328285156457264113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-17681558233295277772009-08-19T20:46:59.899-05:002009-08-19T20:46:59.899-05:00I love hearing your strong knowledge of God's ...I love hearing your strong knowledge of God's plan and knowing that you'll be with your children again. My heart goes out to you and pray that you'll be comforted.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12562017859724931778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-12182873160508219412009-08-19T20:15:08.494-05:002009-08-19T20:15:08.494-05:00May God carry you through this challenging time. ...May God carry you through this challenging time. My family is very sorry for the loss of your son.<br /><br />AstridAstridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06969908746573166589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-77660572333647417012009-08-19T20:08:39.448-05:002009-08-19T20:08:39.448-05:00I am so sorry to hear about Braden's passing. ...I am so sorry to hear about Braden's passing. What more can I say than what has already been said? It gives me such peace to know that in the next life I will raise the child I lost. It gives me so much happiness to know that my family will be together forever. My 4 year old (named Thomas) just gave a talk about that on sunday! He is just learning what that means. I will keep praying for you and Thomas, and for your 3 sweet little girls.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293761977991588696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-57353214508917602022009-08-19T20:01:44.440-05:002009-08-19T20:01:44.440-05:00I am so sorry.I am so sorry.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977929375908132739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-75997804363592894242009-08-19T19:48:24.006-05:002009-08-19T19:48:24.006-05:00I am so, so sorry about Braden's passing. I lo...I am so, so sorry about Braden's passing. I lost my precious son Benjamin at 38 weeks, and it has been so hard. I can't even imagine saying goodbye to three of my children so soon after birth. <br />I pray that they may be very close to you as you continue to tend to the siblings, that you will feel their spirits near. <br />You will hold them again and be able to watch them grow up as you so long to do now! The Lord has felt your exact pain, and has made the compensating joy possible. One day all will be well with His covenant people.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16257277238236544458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-45770390198925972842009-08-19T19:47:21.068-05:002009-08-19T19:47:21.068-05:00I am so sorry about the loss of Braden. I will con...I am so sorry about the loss of Braden. I will continue to pray for you guys and your little girls.Jaclynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154671577928172651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9145471442079731509.post-33068723749211715432009-08-19T19:37:01.625-05:002009-08-19T19:37:01.625-05:00I'm so sorry that Braden is no longer with us ...I'm so sorry that Braden is no longer with us but so grateful to know that he is with Heavenly Father now and that families are forever! Your faith is incredible and I will continue to pray for your family.MDtripmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942736581597741520noreply@blogger.com