tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571558006810647972.post8663125388383958615..comments2023-11-03T06:15:18.117-07:00Comments on Four Angels Momma (most days): Learning to Rely on Hope as a ShelterDebrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05328458241519464529noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571558006810647972.post-79090260246546907112009-02-19T12:57:00.000-08:002009-02-19T12:57:00.000-08:00I can just hear the giggles of excitement when I s...I can just hear the giggles of excitement when I see the photos of all these beautiful girls! <BR/>Hugs,<BR/>CathieCatherine Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177333835151082088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571558006810647972.post-45043313630757173732009-02-16T09:16:00.000-08:002009-02-16T09:16:00.000-08:00More beautiful photos of your beautiful family! T...More beautiful photos of your beautiful family! Those girls are just so precious. My heart just breaks to know of the sorrow you've experienced this past year. I've thought and prayed for you so often since I began reading your blog. I just want to encourage you....That sorrows may last for a night but joy comes with the morning.(Psalm 31:5) And the difference (in the spelling) between mourning and morning is "u". Only you can chose to stay in the past or move forward with the belief that God has a purpose and a plan for your life. A plan for you to "pour" into others life from out of your life. But you can only pour what is overflowing in your life...if it is sadness you will pour sadness. If it is joy...you will pour joy. Choose to put the pain behind you and don't focus on the rear view mirror. It's hard to go forward watching what's behind you! Focus instead on how much God loves you and pour out that love with joy on your family. It sounds like you are headed in the right direction. Just wanting to give you some encouragement to stay the course and maybe help you get there a little quicker! I'm having a drawing tonight over at my blog. Stop by and leave me a comment and I'll put your name in the hat. May the joy of the Lord be your strength!<BR/>Bless ya friend!<BR/>Pattidelighted hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08195050794743029949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571558006810647972.post-15924830532335679512009-02-15T16:01:00.000-08:002009-02-15T16:01:00.000-08:00Wow, Deb, your nieces are sure growing! And I lov...Wow, Deb, your nieces are sure growing! And I love what you said about life and nature. That is exactly what links we poets strive to make. You're totally a poet, aren't you. xxooIrene Lathamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905936104127707762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571558006810647972.post-67572848588228149222009-02-14T15:14:00.000-08:002009-02-14T15:14:00.000-08:00I can't imagine how hard this last year has been f...I can't imagine how hard this last year has been for you. I want you to keep this in mind: those sweet babies of your brothers are looking to you now to see the faithfullness of God. They are looking to see if your life will forever be stopped on the moment that their daddy died or if you live your life to be something that will leave a legacy now for your girls and in rememberance of your brother. When they see you laughing and enjoying life. That is what will inspire them. <BR/>One of my friends that went through a hard time had a woman figure to look up to in her life. As she watched her be strong she was able to be strong, as she saw her keep her joy she was able to keep her joy. She said because of that woman she is the woman she is today. She now pastor's a church of 5,000 people and her mother is Joel Osteens mom. Amazing story.<BR/> <BR/>The Devil is going to send storms in our life to try to keep our eyes off of the faithfullness of God. What an amazing legacy you have to leave to these 6 precious girls! I know that it is a legacy that you will leave for sure.....<BR/>I just wanted to encourage you I guess with all that said to not let your brother's death be the moment that defines your life. Let the Legacy that your brother would want for you be what you live for. There is a difference. I hope that wasn't offensive. If it is I am so sorry. I am just kind of spilling out my heart like you are my best girlfriend.<BR/><BR/>Blessings and favor in your life!sparkled*lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15564774470642453250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571558006810647972.post-88555904187724945072009-02-14T09:33:00.000-08:002009-02-14T09:33:00.000-08:00Happy Valentine's Day, Debra! You have so much lov...Happy Valentine's Day, Debra! You have so much love in your family - this must be special (but then again - every day is V-day for those who truly love).<BR/><BR/>Your pictures are gorgeous!<BR/><BR/>KatKat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571558006810647972.post-61936048803993437622009-02-13T19:14:00.000-08:002009-02-13T19:14:00.000-08:00Deb-You are awesome. I hope there are bright skie...Deb-<BR/>You are awesome. I hope there are bright skies ahead.Lorrie Veaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05284186458837015052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571558006810647972.post-51360052864239739542009-02-12T19:00:00.000-08:002009-02-12T19:00:00.000-08:00Debra,It's so nice to see you in front of the came...Debra,<BR/>It's so nice to see you in front of the camera. You're gorgeous. Your girls all look like you! I just sank when I read about those precious baby girls losing their daddy. Tomorrow you'll find something on my blog for all of you.Jennifer Chronicles (jenx67.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14420405638287265650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571558006810647972.post-84028996102803223512009-02-12T06:27:00.000-08:002009-02-12T06:27:00.000-08:00What a beautiful post, and a beautiful family.Than...What a beautiful post, and a beautiful family.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the visit.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833702357953341645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571558006810647972.post-49667446891310992852009-02-11T06:55:00.000-08:002009-02-11T06:55:00.000-08:00You've done it again, Deb. This is just the post ...You've done it again, Deb. This is just the post I've needed. I have also been thinking these exact same thoughts, and I completely agree with you. It's just that you put it into such lovely, beautiful words. And then to see the picture of BEAUTIFUL YOU, with your older Angel Niece. Deb, you are! You are gorgeous!<BR/><BR/>I am so happy that all six beautiful girls were together to celebrate AD4's 15th birthday; I felt such joy looking at the pictures. At 10, your older niece KNOWS you will always be there for her, of that I am certain. Just like you are always here for us, your blogger friends. And there is more comfort and hope in that than you will probably ever know.<BR/><BR/>I am convinced that once your Angel Nieces are a little bit older, you will be seeing much more of them...<BR/><BR/>And...<BR/><BR/>**HAPPY, HAPPY *15TH* BIRTHDAY, AD4!!!** (belatedly) :)kim-dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650811256788756378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571558006810647972.post-32479879236964486432009-02-11T06:06:00.000-08:002009-02-11T06:06:00.000-08:00I adore the last photo of you all. What a wonderf...I adore the last photo of you all. What a wonderfully happy momemnt you all look like you were living.<BR/><BR/>HallieWonderful World of Weinershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704174092907120103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571558006810647972.post-13472082220736096402009-02-11T04:09:00.000-08:002009-02-11T04:09:00.000-08:00you always touch me :) and I have to say I thought...you always touch me :) and I have to say I thought the pic of you and your neice was one of your girls with your neice YOU Are simply beautiful! (always thought that but must tell you again ) <BR/>HAppy 15th b day AD4 and many many more!<BR/>I am glad you got to spend time with your cousins time is a WONDERFUL gift!<BR/>Love n hugs !Laura ~Peach~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06436851234824883774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571558006810647972.post-77113460773781350752009-02-10T21:10:00.000-08:002009-02-10T21:10:00.000-08:00I am SO happy you got to spend time with your Ange...I am SO happy you got to spend time with your Angel nieces. "Living with what is" as you wrote, is the conclusion I'm not ready to give in to although I see the merit in the words and my next thought is, "What other choice do I have?" So I've decided to live with what is but keep expecting change for the better, or maybe to say never give up hope that things can change. It's been a really rough week, Deb, for me and at times I was hanging on by a mere thread. Thursday is KJ's 2nd neurosurgeon consult apt. and this person has to find a way to deal with what she is going through. Never stop writing, Deb. Your words are like a balm to my very unsettled life. Love you now and forever.Nesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02184900184545881232noreply@blogger.com