Comments on: A Tidal Wave on the 22nd.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 29 May 2008 02:58:17 +0000

This is my first time on your blog linked from Shawnda’s. #1, I’m sorry for your unspeakable loss. #2, when you have healed some more, I think you should put your ‘grief’ category posts into book form. The little bit that I have read so far is so practical and helpful. There’s no way to know what to do until you’ve gone through the experience. I think so many others could benefit. God Bless.

By: J.Evans

J.Evans — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:43:59 +0000

Molly,

I prayed to you and Felicity today. God brought you to my mind, while Mia was talking about Como Zoo – and I thought about our conversation after church. Your family is a blessing.

Oh, Mia said, “Mom, did you know that Orison’s Mommy and I were almost twins?” HA! Now that’s interesting.

By: Corie O'Brien

Corie O'Brien — Sat, 24 May 2008 22:11:13 +0000

Having been reading your blog for awhile. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I have passed it along to other friends because I feel like your blogs on HOW TO HELP A GRIEVING FRIEND have been so clear and helpful. Not just for me…as we lost our son on January 22nd, but also for my friends to help them understand the best they can. I continue to lift the Chapmans in prayer. My heart is aching for them so much. I will continue to pray for you on all the 22nds as well as all the days in between.

By: Colette Frazier

Colette Frazier — Sat, 24 May 2008 07:02:35 +0000

I thought of you Molly when i heard this news. i balled my eyes out and really can’t fathom all the hurt, pain and complexities involved for this family.

i’m glad you got to see Anna!! i wish i could see her and her little girl. it’s been along timie.

By: Jacki

Jacki — Fri, 23 May 2008 23:46:18 +0000

Hello, I wanted to let you know that I just found your blog and found your series to be very insightful. Thank you!

As a side note, Steven Curtis Chapman was supposed to play tonight at a nearby festival, and Michael W. Smith is going in his place. Now THAT’S helping a grieving friend!
-Jacki in Florida

By: puremotif

puremotif — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:54:29 +0000

happy birthday today Molly!

By: Talitha

Talitha — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:06:59 +0000

yes. yesterday I heard the news about the chapmens.
It broke my heart. we had got a christmas card from them in the christmas season and all I could remember was that beautiful picture of all their family. So when i heard the news, i cried and prayed right away.
Also my favorite song by him is “Cinderella” and this was probably one of his cinderellas.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 23 May 2008 11:55:28 +0000

May 10,11, and 12 on the calendar, that certain quality of the air on some autumn afternoons, an announcement for school open house or commencement, the phone ringing at a certain time of night, a certain scripture shared from the pulpit by a pastor who has no idea the added meaning his words carry for us, these and so many other things can bring back memories that bring with them hard emotions for our family.

It is never easy. Yet if these things just went over my head without evoking any kind of feeling, what kind of person would I be?

“Blessed are those whose strength is in You,
in whose heart are the highways to Zion,
As they go through the Valley of Baca (Weeping)
they make it a place of springs;
the early rain also covers it with pools.”
Psalms 84:5-6

I’m not sure I understand the context of these verses, but somehow when I am overwhelmed by memories, they come to mind.

Praying for you today, too,
Chris D.

By: leanne gilchrist

leanne gilchrist — Fri, 23 May 2008 03:02:52 +0000

We’re praying for them too…..

We played “with hope” at our Janie’s memorial service……

My heart is heavy for them tonight.

Leanne in longview

By: Kelly @ Love Well

Kelly @ Love Well — Fri, 23 May 2008 02:53:36 +0000

He Is.