tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post4976439913849361759..comments2024-02-27T02:17:05.525-06:00Comments on Jamesie beats the tumor: Day Twenty FiveUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-12923350621183676912011-07-18T21:06:50.521-05:002011-07-18T21:06:50.521-05:00I found your blog this morningfrom inthiswonderful...I found your blog this morningfrom inthiswonderfullife. I have read the whole thing today. Reading it made me ache so much for you. I don't even have words to say how sad I am. You and your family are in my prayers. Your little James seemed like a truly incredible light for the world.The Bloodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02406701205964373083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-47488918584828342352011-07-18T20:09:26.844-05:002011-07-18T20:09:26.844-05:00i've thought of you so often since i came acro...i've thought of you so often since i came across this blog a few days ago, and my heart is heavy for your loss. he sounded like a true angel when he was alive - and certainly now that he has passed. i hope you find the strength to get through this and to love each other as much as you loved james. xoxocatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15806422700967856872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-78235139417526710192011-07-18T19:52:22.892-05:002011-07-18T19:52:22.892-05:00God bless you,your family and your sweet angel!God bless you,your family and your sweet angel!My Endo Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00752744479527167274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-17542841748710329792011-07-18T19:36:27.238-05:002011-07-18T19:36:27.238-05:00We are praying for you and your family. Our son wa...We are praying for you and your family. Our son was born just 9 days after sweet James. I cannot begin to imagine your grief. I am so sorry.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03998984688136016856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-66091224989298545462011-07-18T19:00:23.879-05:002011-07-18T19:00:23.879-05:00I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in...I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.LauraBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08160400350695595062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-48828645791944212011-07-18T18:23:05.451-05:002011-07-18T18:23:05.451-05:00Thank you for sharing James with me. I have a 9 mo...Thank you for sharing James with me. I have a 9 month old son and my heart aches so very much for you. Reading about your precious son has made me a better mom, and for that, I will never forget and will always be grateful for James. I am so very sorry for your loss. If I cry and think about him often, a stranger who never met James, I can not imagine what it must be like for you. You are in my prayers.Nothing left Toulousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331474011592201722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-59053643098315563862011-07-18T18:21:13.572-05:002011-07-18T18:21:13.572-05:00I agree that there will not likely be any cemetery...I agree that there will not likely be any cemetery that feels like the right choice for your sweet son's earthly body to rest. Nothing feels right or OK or even acceptable in your world right now. I know it has been mentioned before but I do encourage you to read "Heaven is for Real" by Todd Burpo. I hope it will serve as comfort and reassurance to you that James will be waiting to be joyfully reunited with you someday. My thoughts and prayers remain with you and all those that loved James.AndreaShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088160206807497551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-42486352912077253592011-07-18T17:29:04.540-05:002011-07-18T17:29:04.540-05:00PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY JAMESIE ...PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY JAMESIE BE AT PEACE WITH HIS HEALED HEAVENLY PERFECT BODY. I KNOW HES UP IN BABY HEAVEN HAVING A BLAST AND WOULD ONLY WANT YOU TO CELEBRATE HIS TIME ON EARTH TEACHING US HOW TO LOVE HOW SHARE HOW TO PRAY AND FOR EACH PARENT TO APPRICIATE THAT TIME WITH THEIR CHILDREN A LITTLE LONGER. I AM SORRY THAT YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO CARRY YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. LOVE LIKE THIS ONLY COMES ONCE IN A LIFETIME I AM SO GLAD GOD LET YOU EXPERIENCE THIS TOGETHER AND IN THE SAME TOKEN I AM SO SORRY NO PARETN SHOULD HAVE TO LOOSE THEIR CHILD ESPECIALLY A BABY. LOVE AND MAY GOD BLESS. KILEYzaidenmomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17222579135467031022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-24624938395366737822011-07-18T16:46:03.104-05:002011-07-18T16:46:03.104-05:00i continue to pray for you all every day. may God ...i continue to pray for you all every day. may God bring your strength and ease your heartAshley Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872898644393771572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-40280579312153229412011-07-18T16:36:12.706-05:002011-07-18T16:36:12.706-05:00I wish, as I am sure all the other commenters have...I wish, as I am sure all the other commenters have, that I could somehow help you to feel somewhat better. I am praying that you find the peace that only God can give. My brother is a minister who lost his daughter at 8 months. If you'd like his phone number please let me know. He is someone who can help.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370342560350654921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-44436559736464098992011-07-18T16:18:23.750-05:002011-07-18T16:18:23.750-05:00Please know that your little angel, James, has mad...Please know that your little angel, James, has made such an impact in his short yet blessed time here on earth. As a mother to a 16 month, I can sincerely say that any child of a parent who has followed your harrowing story is now loved and appreciated all the more thanks to sweet little James. He will continue to live on in the smiles and hugs and cherished moments that may have been overlooked without the lesson in appreciation that James so bravely taught with his life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you as I can only help to smile thinking of the special reunion God holds for you in heaven!!!!!Kristen Burgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07343845748402792618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-75293851030412029002011-07-18T16:16:55.414-05:002011-07-18T16:16:55.414-05:00I was referred to your blog by a nurse who took ca...I was referred to your blog by a nurse who took care of my son Ryan in a PICU in KY 7 years ago. He died at 19 months, also in my arms, way too soon. Even this far out, I have not forgotten. I will never forget. Grief over the death of a child is not something you get over, its something you go through, a journey. And thankfully, Jesus has promised to walk that journey with us. And I'm here to testify that He will if you let Him. It's not easy, but He provides the Comforter. There are no words, no cards, no person, that can comfort like our God. Daily find your strength for that next breath with Him. He will not, nor has He, left you or forsaken you. Weeping with you, and praying...Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06081641538904122830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-59457994142586289082011-07-18T16:08:05.595-05:002011-07-18T16:08:05.595-05:00I can't imagine having to look for a spot to b...I can't imagine having to look for a spot to bury my daughter, I don't even know where I'd begin. You two have to be one of the strongest couples I know (even though I don't actually know you... you're just friends of a friend, but throughout your journey (if you can call it that) over the past 25 days I feel like I've grown to know you both and James well, even love you all. I've cried, laughed, and prayed like I haven't ever before and I can't help but look at my own daughter and feel even more grateful for the time I have with her and remorseful for you all. I am absolutely amazed by your strength and faith and can only send love and as many prayers as possible your way. I hope you find a suitable home for his sweet little body and that you find some sort of peace in the process. I think it's sort of something you have to numb yourself for, there isn't an easy way to do it. I'll be thinking of you and praying for you. You all have touched my life in a way I never thought a stranger could, although we aren't really strangers- you are my brother and sister in Christ. My dad is up there, and I'm sure he's just waiting for his chance to hold James and give him some extra love (he never got to meet my daughter).Nic and Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911329090133838707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-79362431011965503642011-07-18T15:49:31.283-05:002011-07-18T15:49:31.283-05:00So sorry for your loss, praying for your precious ...So sorry for your loss, praying for your precious family. Much love from Arkansas.Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02956453155357442638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-54102098592305634592011-07-18T15:45:13.188-05:002011-07-18T15:45:13.188-05:00James has touched the world, and his beautiful smi...James has touched the world, and his beautiful smile will forever shine down. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of his life with us.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317327005987119609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-39832271031444256362011-07-18T15:20:21.887-05:002011-07-18T15:20:21.887-05:00I am incredibly moved by your honest and loving wo...I am incredibly moved by your honest and loving words for your son. I cannot ever image facing such a horrific thing but I hope you know that you are in my thoughts. It may not be much comfort but please know you are not alone and your family is loved.Megan Milneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709988228256741024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-33924918526294316082011-07-18T15:18:27.403-05:002011-07-18T15:18:27.403-05:00Because I too have lost a son, I have an inkling o...Because I too have lost a son, I have an inkling of the pain you are experiencing. Its unimaginable, I know. But I also know that with time, it will become a little less acute. There are no words I can offer, just know that you are not alone. There are so many family members, friends, and strangers like me who are lifting you up during this sad time.Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873287888689350939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-50511724855899363282011-07-18T15:05:06.945-05:002011-07-18T15:05:06.945-05:00My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Melis...My thoughts and prayers are with you both. <br />Melissamdeandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918932992045174614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-56790544480100843522011-07-18T14:40:55.997-05:002011-07-18T14:40:55.997-05:00Kara & Matthew
You're such an inspiration!...Kara & Matthew<br />You're such an inspiration! I know that more than anything you'd rather not be and have your sweet baby James back. If I had words to express how I hurt for you....I'd share. There simply isn't a way to say it.<br />I'm overwhelmed by the sadness of your loss. As a mom, there is no greater fear than to lose a child. I will never understand how these things can be. I trust God and believe that His love covers everything. Even a broken heart. What a beautiful boy and what a sweet mama & daddy that has provided him with every need. I'm saying a prayer for you both as you walk through these next few days.<br />If I were there....I'd hug you tight. But since I'm not, please feel the love all the way up in Indiana.<br />Stay strong. God bless you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-75664741846660109872011-07-18T14:28:31.791-05:002011-07-18T14:28:31.791-05:00Though I also do not know you personally, I am so ...Though I also do not know you personally, I am so moved by James's incredible life and by his bravery. What a gift you have been given. I cannot thank you enough for sharing his heroic story so that we may all be inspired by James's courage. I pray for you now, that you may know God's infinite grace and that you may find comfort in knowing that James is now in all of our hearts. <br /><br />This is a poem which has brought me comfort in the past. This poem came to mind as I read your latest post and as thought about James's role, once as a perfect angel of this earth and now an angel residing in the beloved presence of his maker. I pray it helps to ease your pain. <br /><br />Do not stand at my grave and weep<br />I am not there. I do not sleep.<br />I am a thousand winds that blow.<br />I am the diamond glints on snow.<br />I am the sunlight on ripened grain.<br />I am the gentle autumn rain.<br /><br />When you awaken in the morning's hush<br />I am the swift uplifting rush.<br />Of quiet birds in circled flight.<br />I am the soft stars that shine at night.<br />Do not stand at my grave and cry;<br />I am not there. I did not die.<br /><br />You are in my prayers.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600144056625994409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-10259382099614191692011-07-18T14:02:10.902-05:002011-07-18T14:02:10.902-05:00The story of your Jamesie has touched my heart lik...The story of your Jamesie has touched my heart like no other story of loss has. My friend said it best when she said "their family is our families". My heart breaks for you because I can easily insert my name into your story. You love your Jamesie like we love our CJ. You love the Lord like we love the Lord. Why God chose you to bear this cross and not others, I don't know, and it may not be revealed to you until you are reunited with Jamesie in heaven. Since reading your words, and sympathizing with your pain, I have held my baby boy so much closer. I have taken for granted how blessed I am, but you have reminded us that we don't know what tomorrow holds. For you, I hope tomorrow holds peace and warmth from the Lord. Thank you for sharing your perfect angel baby Jamesie with us. - koditxshopgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07810708484608792531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-54848400422785371602011-07-18T13:26:08.825-05:002011-07-18T13:26:08.825-05:00First, I'm speechless and won't pretend I ...First, I'm speechless and won't pretend I have any words fitting for what you're going through. My sister-in-law posted about your sweet James on her website(angiesmithonline.com). She lost her Audrey just hours after birth. I have no first hand experience with what you are feeling but I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have four children 5 and under. Lately I have dealt with everything from broken glass to cleaning poop off the walls of my 3 year old son's room. I have had it up to my eyeballs. Then I read some of James' story. Smacked me right off my pitty party. Thank you for reminding me to be grateful for the late nights, sick kids, poopy walls, that smell that always seems to be on you and just can't figure out what it is. I love it all! I treasure it all! God has been so good to me and today I was reminded of that. Thank You!!!!Molly Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018500660397376727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-29508209009613621682011-07-18T12:53:19.622-05:002011-07-18T12:53:19.622-05:00I'm a baylor law grad who came upon your blog ...I'm a baylor law grad who came upon your blog through mutual facebook friends. i'm training for my first marathon and often dedicate miles to family and friends, thinking about and being grateful for them to get me through the high mileage. Yesterday i dedicated my miles (18 of them!) to you all and your beautiful son. I thought about all of the qualities of God that he expressed in your presence and continues to express, because we know that death cannot separate us from the love of God and we know that we are all reflections of God and His qualities. As the temperature rose and the miles became more difficult, particularly that last mile, those expressions of strength, courage, beauty, and love carried me. May you see reflections of God's love in the difficult days to come.Becky Fullerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512360245849731584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-40730541891224004592011-07-18T12:38:59.182-05:002011-07-18T12:38:59.182-05:00My heart aches for your family. I will be praying ...My heart aches for your family. I will be praying for you all!Jenny Stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09245656506037644890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155082621754325562.post-78199302144188405012011-07-18T12:38:05.947-05:002011-07-18T12:38:05.947-05:00Weeping with you and praying for you now.Weeping with you and praying for you now.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527316848978983679noreply@blogger.com