Comments on: … http://badgersontheloose.com/2008/04/03/490/ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:23:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: Annika http://badgersontheloose.com/2008/04/03/490/#comment-1606 Annika Mon, 26 May 2008 01:13:23 +0000 http://badgersontheloose.wordpress.com/?p=490#comment-1606 Tiffany sent me the link to this post. Tears streamed down as I read it. I have felt your pain, and I am very sorry. I have had the same experience of seeing a heart beat and then losing my child. It is hard when pregnancy doesn't 'just happen' like it does for so many women. I have grieved, mourned, and then found joy in the morning. I have learned joy is a state of mind. It is a choice I must make. My struggles and pain aren't about me, but about God and how I glorify Him through it all. I don't at all believe that God dislikes my sorrow. I do feel He wept with me. But His plan is so much bigger than I can fathom. When I am humble enough to be transparent, to let others see my pain and how God is alive in me, even in sorrow, the enemy has been defeated. God has prevailed. The devil has lost. Don't lose hope. After our struggle with infertility, God brought my husband and I to adoption. We have one biological child and two adopted children. And all three are the most precious gifts He has given me. Our adoptions weren't easy, but looking back, I can see His plan. He truly hand picked the children He placed in our family. It is amazing. I love to talk about what a blessing our adoptions have been. Feel free to contact me if you wish. Tiffany sent me the link to this post. Tears streamed down as I read it. I have felt your pain, and I am very sorry. I have had the same experience of seeing a heart beat and then losing my child. It is hard when pregnancy doesn’t ‘just happen’ like it does for so many women. I have grieved, mourned, and then found joy in the morning. I have learned joy is a state of mind. It is a choice I must make. My struggles and pain aren’t about me, but about God and how I glorify Him through it all. I don’t at all believe that God dislikes my sorrow. I do feel He wept with me. But His plan is so much bigger than I can fathom. When I am humble enough to be transparent, to let others see my pain and how God is alive in me, even in sorrow, the enemy has been defeated. God has prevailed. The devil has lost. Don’t lose hope. After our struggle with infertility, God brought my husband and I to adoption. We have one biological child and two adopted children. And all three are the most precious gifts He has given me. Our adoptions weren’t easy, but looking back, I can see His plan. He truly hand picked the children He placed in our family. It is amazing. I love to talk about what a blessing our adoptions have been. Feel free to contact me if you wish.

]]> By: Kristi http://badgersontheloose.com/2008/04/03/490/#comment-1378 Kristi Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:37:33 +0000 http://badgersontheloose.wordpress.com/?p=490#comment-1378 Oh, Rachel...thanks again for sharing all that you have been through. What a testimony you are of God's faithfulness and joy in the midst of pain and trials and heartache. Joy is so much more than just a FEELING. I am so thankful that in the midst of all of your feelings of sorrow and sadness that you have experienced (so much that I can't even imagine!), that God has been your ROCK and source of JOY that goes beyond what feelings you are feeling and dealing with. I am deeply encouraged by reading this...thanks for sharing! And, what great words of encouragement in how to "be there" for a grieving friend...I appreciated that! Oh, and I too love the book "Calm My Anxious Heart" as well!!! Oh, Rachel…thanks again for sharing all that you have been through. What a testimony you are of God’s faithfulness and joy in the midst of pain and trials and heartache. Joy is so much more than just a FEELING. I am so thankful that in the midst of all of your feelings of sorrow and sadness that you have experienced (so much that I can’t even imagine!), that God has been your ROCK and source of JOY that goes beyond what feelings you are feeling and dealing with. I am deeply encouraged by reading this…thanks for sharing!

And, what great words of encouragement in how to “be there” for a grieving friend…I appreciated that!

Oh, and I too love the book “Calm My Anxious Heart” as well!!!

]]> By: mck Mama http://badgersontheloose.com/2008/04/03/490/#comment-1377 mck Mama Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:08:54 +0000 http://badgersontheloose.wordpress.com/?p=490#comment-1377 I am so sorry that you even have to face sorrow, Rachel...in waves or otherwise. That stinks, stinks, stinks. I guess that's part of not being in Heaven yet...well, I know it is, but you have received what I would deem much more than you've needed already. However, I am so blessed to read that you are able to find joy in your sorrow. That you are letting God hold you in His hands. That you are patient with your friends when we perhaps sometimes DO and sometimes DON'T know how to "help you, our grieving friend." Be sure of this: I love you, cherish your friendship and felt honored to even be able to read this post. Keep on with your "spring break" now! I am so sorry that you even have to face sorrow, Rachel…in waves or otherwise. That stinks, stinks, stinks. I guess that’s part of not being in Heaven yet…well, I know it is, but you have received what I would deem much more than you’ve needed already. However, I am so blessed to read that you are able to find joy in your sorrow. That you are letting God hold you in His hands. That you are patient with your friends when we perhaps sometimes DO and sometimes DON’T know how to “help you, our grieving friend.” Be sure of this: I love you, cherish your friendship and felt honored to even be able to read this post. Keep on with your “spring break” now!

]]> By: Alicia http://badgersontheloose.com/2008/04/03/490/#comment-1374 Alicia Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:44:51 +0000 http://badgersontheloose.wordpress.com/?p=490#comment-1374 Rachel, I am praying that the Lord continues to comfort you during the sorrow and am rejoicing with you that he is faithfully meeting you with joy. Sobbing at Jesus' feet have been some of the most tender and sweet moments I have ever had with my Father...It really is a miracle. Thanks for encouraging me, Alicia Rachel,

I am praying that the Lord continues to comfort you during the sorrow and am rejoicing with you that he is faithfully meeting you with joy. Sobbing at Jesus’ feet have been some of the most tender and sweet moments I have ever had with my Father…It really is a miracle.

Thanks for encouraging me,
Alicia

]]> By: Tiffany http://badgersontheloose.com/2008/04/03/490/#comment-1372 Tiffany Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:52:48 +0000 http://badgersontheloose.wordpress.com/?p=490#comment-1372 Beautifully stated, my friend. Thanks for pouring out your heart. I feel like I should give you a hug right now! Beautifully stated, my friend. Thanks for pouring out your heart. I feel like I should give you a hug right now!

]]> By: Amy http://badgersontheloose.com/2008/04/03/490/#comment-1371 Amy Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:14:14 +0000 http://badgersontheloose.wordpress.com/?p=490#comment-1371 I have done that bible study "Calm my anxious heart." At the time we were going through tough times medically with my youngest child. He was really ill and it took 9 months and many doctors later to find out he had a systemic yeast infection. That study was incredible and I hope it helps you with the calming and peace that you desire. Blessings. I have done that bible study “Calm my anxious heart.” At the time we were going through tough times medically with my youngest child. He was really ill and it took 9 months and many doctors later to find out he had a systemic yeast infection. That study was incredible and I hope it helps you with the calming and peace that you desire. Blessings.

]]> By: Kari http://badgersontheloose.com/2008/04/03/490/#comment-1370 Kari Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:22:16 +0000 http://badgersontheloose.wordpress.com/?p=490#comment-1370 Rachel, I am so sorry for your losses. I'm blessed by each post you write and even though we're more "friends of friends", I feel as though I've gotten to know you because of your transparency in blog-world. I've never had to go through what you have with losing your children, being that I'm still single. This week, though, I've started walking the path of a different sort of grief and I've been amazed that even in the midst of it, God has granted a peace that passes all understanding. I know we talk about or use that scripture found in Philippians, but I never knew before that it could actually happen. Even when in sorrow, there can still be rejoicing. God is good. Thanks for sharing your heart, Kari Rachel,

I am so sorry for your losses. I’m blessed by each post you write and even though we’re more “friends of friends”, I feel as though I’ve gotten to know you because of your transparency in blog-world.

I’ve never had to go through what you have with losing your children, being that I’m still single. This week, though, I’ve started walking the path of a different sort of grief and I’ve been amazed that even in the midst of it, God has granted a peace that passes all understanding. I know we talk about or use that scripture found in Philippians, but I never knew before that it could actually happen. Even when in sorrow, there can still be rejoicing. God is good.

Thanks for sharing your heart,
Kari

]]> By: Christa R http://badgersontheloose.com/2008/04/03/490/#comment-1369 Christa R Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:08:55 +0000 http://badgersontheloose.wordpress.com/?p=490#comment-1369 Rachel, My hug I gave you on Tuesday was infused with love, joy and sorrow -- I have no words for those days or moments when sorrow and grief sweep over me and yet it is almost like a warm blanket of comfort my Father clothes me in - so when I hug you and have no words -- that's what I'm wrapping you in - the same care I receive from our Father. Love, Christa Rachel,

My hug I gave you on Tuesday was infused with love, joy and sorrow — I have no words for those days or moments when sorrow and grief sweep over me and yet it is almost like a warm blanket of comfort my Father clothes me in - so when I hug you and have no words — that’s what I’m wrapping you in - the same care I receive from our Father.

Love, Christa

]]> By: Kelly @ Love Well http://badgersontheloose.com/2008/04/03/490/#comment-1365 Kelly @ Love Well Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:55:02 +0000 http://badgersontheloose.wordpress.com/?p=490#comment-1365 Oh, I have lived this! God's joy in the midst of sorrow and suffering -- it's indescribable. In the words of the Newsboys, "You give me joy that's unspeakable." And maybe even better, "The world don't give it and the world can't take it away." That kinds of joy makes no logical sense. Which is how I know it's God-generated. It's a gift, plain and simple. Great post, Rachel. Oh, I have lived this!

God’s joy in the midst of sorrow and suffering — it’s indescribable.

In the words of the Newsboys, “You give me joy that’s unspeakable.” And maybe even better, “The world don’t give it and the world can’t take it away.”

That kinds of joy makes no logical sense. Which is how I know it’s God-generated. It’s a gift, plain and simple.

Great post, Rachel.

]]> By: Cari http://badgersontheloose.com/2008/04/03/490/#comment-1363 Cari Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:57:16 +0000 http://badgersontheloose.wordpress.com/?p=490#comment-1363 wow- you have a sweet beautiful heart. Thanks for pouring it out. Bless you. wow- you have a sweet beautiful heart. Thanks for pouring it out. Bless you.

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