tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post4262451358443813915..comments2023-07-17T03:07:15.171-07:00Comments on The Carpenters-Luke, Shelly, James, Lauren, Graham & Landry: 365 days...Shellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09008859705209511462noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-24859206066133619452011-01-22T11:16:12.144-08:002011-01-22T11:16:12.144-08:00So sorry for your loss. :( I know the feeling, a...So sorry for your loss. :( I know the feeling, although it has only been a bit over 5 months, it definitely hasn't gotten easier.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070112399406592271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-6751698105719002212011-01-22T11:16:01.549-08:002011-01-22T11:16:01.549-08:00So sorry for your loss. :( I know the feeling, a...So sorry for your loss. :( I know the feeling, although it has only been a bit over 5 months, it definitely hasn't gotten easier.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070112399406592271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-55713487057733477062011-01-20T10:33:14.455-08:002011-01-20T10:33:14.455-08:00Praying for you and your family. HugsPraying for you and your family. HugsMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03126410171635504589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-53401519026957979202011-01-18T17:57:44.003-08:002011-01-18T17:57:44.003-08:00Shelly,
I respect you so very much for being able...Shelly, <br />I respect you so very much for being able to share your true feelings here. I look back on my own blog one year after Lila passed away and I see how I tried to look like I had it all perfectly together and I know I made it harder on myself then for having done that. Being honest with yourself is so important and you are already there. This is a road that we didn't choose, but you are navigating it with grace. <br /><br />Love, Carriecarrie bowerhttp://www.lilabower.last-memories.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-89640398834281888722011-01-11T18:35:22.878-08:002011-01-11T18:35:22.878-08:00Shelly,
We have never met, but I have been follow...Shelly,<br /><br />We have never met, but I have been following your blog through my college friend Darcy's blog. I want you to know that not a day has passed in the past year where I haven't thought of your family and prayed for you all. My son, Gabriel, was born November 30th, 2009 and when I read about Graham, my core was shaken. I can honestly say that I now view my children differently, and treasure even their most trying moments, because I realize how quickly life can change. Thank you so much for sharing your journey, and congratulations on your pregnancy!<br /><br />~ JenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842003317271699557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-25642937851068627892011-01-08T18:01:17.772-08:002011-01-08T18:01:17.772-08:00Love and prayers from a family in Lugoff, SCLove and prayers from a family in Lugoff, SCNicole Frost Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11240959944281000332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-18928812451852860552011-01-07T20:14:07.333-08:002011-01-07T20:14:07.333-08:00hey lady. . .
weeping over here.
you give me hop...hey lady. . .<br /><br />weeping over here.<br /><br />you give me hope that i can make it through our one year mark.<br /><br />it's so hard.<br /><br />i'm so so so so sorry.<br /><br />thanks for writing all of this. . .it's precious and sweet because your intense grief is proof of how much your little man was loved. all he knew was love.<br /><br />love to you.<br /><br />(from another member of this club we didn't want to join)Hayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04096020811007308259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-53101559659189156272011-01-07T18:53:53.661-08:002011-01-07T18:53:53.661-08:00Thank you for sitting down and writing out your st...Thank you for sitting down and writing out your story and sending it into the unknown. God has used your attitude and honesty to deeply touch my heart. I am 8 months pregnant and expecting a boy. I remember first reading your story and hugging my midsecion because I was praying 'Lord would you really allow these things to happen to the ones that loved you so deeply?' The things you have typed out have impacted this young new mom to be. I know the importance of cherishing each moment and not wishing the time gone when it's hard. Thank you for that gift. I pray for you often mostly that you'll have the strength to still be mom to the two other little ones at home. Yesterday I sat down to read your blog and began crying and my husband walked in and sat with me to see what I was reading. I just want you to know that God is working through your loss to bring people closer to him like us. <br />Thank you again for sharing.<br />Laura MooreLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064191239563882952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-15719730174262692262011-01-07T11:57:48.757-08:002011-01-07T11:57:48.757-08:00Oh sweet shelly. My hurt for you is so real today....Oh sweet shelly. My hurt for you is so real today. Know how much we care. Take care of yourself and the angel inside ready to give beautiful memories to an incredible family. I love youMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890209848277104573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-32817624273871285102011-01-06T19:23:27.482-08:002011-01-06T19:23:27.482-08:00My Precious Daughter,
I cannot believe that we ha...My Precious Daughter,<br /><br />I cannot believe that we have been walking this valley for a year.Reading your blog brought back all the painful memories and I cried again with you as I relived them.I am so thankful for the ones who have chosen to walk this painful walk with you,Luke,James & Lauren,and our family.Their persistent prayers, kind words, and thoughtful gestures mean more than they will ever understand.You have chosen on a regular basis to put the needs of Luke,James,and Lauren ahead of your own feelings and pain...because you believed that was best. I respect you so much for that; I know it has been so hard.Isaiah 42:16 says," I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them." I have prayed these truths will be real for you and I will continue to do so.We will be with Graham some day, and in the meantime he will be fulfilling the desires and prayers you had for him...to be used of God in a mighty way.Dad and I love you and will continue to be here for you.<br /><br />MOMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-28468367891797914452011-01-06T18:37:11.400-08:002011-01-06T18:37:11.400-08:00Shelly,
Your strength (even if you don't alwa...Shelly,<br /><br />Your strength (even if you don't always feel it) and candidness amazes me. Thank you for honestly, openly, vulnerably sharing this journey through your FB and blog entries. They have given me clarity in knowing how to pray for you, Luke, James and Lauren. I don't get to see you or talk to you often, but know that I pray for you OFTEN. I hope that writing about your journey has helped sort through the many emotions you experience, the questions that have no earthly answers. I pray that you will feel lighter, settled, and held in the days ahead. I pray that the calendar no longer haunts. I pray that you enter your next journey with your new sweet girl without anxiety but with peace. Thank you for sharing Christ's message in your darkest hours. Graham IS touching lives and God is being glorified. <br /><br />Peace to you!<br />KariKarihttp://www.sowingseeds.edublogs.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-72098239231812064212011-01-06T16:24:28.847-08:002011-01-06T16:24:28.847-08:00It literally took me 45 minutes to read this blog ...It literally took me 45 minutes to read this blog because I couldn't see through all my tears. Thank you so much for showing us your heart. Praying for you today and everyday.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337313800561094619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-81295914542536125532011-01-06T13:12:29.151-08:002011-01-06T13:12:29.151-08:00Shelly,
I don't even know you but I've be...Shelly,<br /><br />I don't even know you but I've been reading Darcy's blog for sometime now, and came over to your blog, a year ago. I've prayed for you and your family and will continue to do so, you have a beautiful family, God Bless You!<br /><br />You will continue to be on my heart and in my prayers.<br />BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-29882531527820900682011-01-06T13:08:59.899-08:002011-01-06T13:08:59.899-08:00i have been praying...through a crazy amount of te...i have been praying...through a crazy amount of tears....the prayer i felt led to pray over you today is that through this day of unknowable pain our healing god would bring you a new level of healing. that somehow after this day, one year later, you would feel part of that burden lifted. that you will feel noticeably lighter, freer, happier... that our huge god will bring you a new level of joy, peace and rest. thinking of it, it seems to hard but i know our god can do this. i know it will never go away, but i know he can heal you piece by piece. i pray today you notice your heart heal a little bit more. i dont know you well but through this year i have learned to love you and your family. the day i met your kids at mcdonalds with your dad i loved them and knew i saw them on that day so i could love more deeply and pray more fervently for your whole family. i know that if the lord has me praying there are so many more. i absolutely believe he has you covered in prayer every moment of every day. he cares.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13551616874135834956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-59890819712384378382011-01-06T12:53:56.722-08:002011-01-06T12:53:56.722-08:00I sobbed and sobbed my heart out over this and ove...I sobbed and sobbed my heart out over this and over your pain and suffering Shelly. I am lifting you up in prayer, to Jesus, the perfect Comforter. My heart aches for you and your family. Please remember that e-mail I sent you. I'm saying extra prayers for James and Lauren.<br /><br />Keep running and clinging and falling into the arms of Jesus. I love you, friend. Hugs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558943079110099585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-82469916253486658722011-01-06T12:32:40.008-08:002011-01-06T12:32:40.008-08:00I have thought and prayed for you constantly today...I have thought and prayed for you constantly today. I don't know if a call or text would help or not so I'm going to pray and pray some more. love you guys...darcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249966710213752067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-44696331525162443322011-01-06T11:18:12.605-08:002011-01-06T11:18:12.605-08:00that you would write a blog thanking people on a d...that you would write a blog thanking people on a day like today simply means that Graham is definitely living up to his name and that you are living up to the new name God has given to you, His child. you are owed a large thanks because you have chosen to walk a harder path than others do in these times - you've chosen to fall into God's arms rather than walk away from them, and that kind of example is an incredible challenge to me. I hope that I get a small glimpse of your meeting with Graham in heaven one day, because it is going to be glorious...doddyjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620430590308381959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-57379618953540462592011-01-06T06:52:02.180-08:002011-01-06T06:52:02.180-08:00Praying for you! Just as I prayed for you a year ...Praying for you! Just as I prayed for you a year ago when it happened. <br /><br />No, I don't personally know you, but I personally know our God. And I know that he is a God of promises - not explanations. And He promises beauty for ashes. Isaiah 61:3. And that's what I pray for you. Beauty for ashes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04953797584952955226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3562980483638234444.post-60239140497855206392011-01-06T05:18:08.481-08:002011-01-06T05:18:08.481-08:00I love you, Shelly. Today will be a day of consta...I love you, Shelly. Today will be a day of constant prayer for you and your sweet family. Hang on...joy does come in the morning. Maybe not tomorrow morning, but it will come - I promise! God promised!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661639111838289636noreply@blogger.com