tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post7027318610667603620..comments2023-11-02T04:28:45.204-05:00Comments on The Luces: the weekendAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10158758540068580482noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-48510056697233995332008-07-08T23:33:00.000-05:002008-07-08T23:33:00.000-05:00i am sad i wasn't there... and yet SO BLESSED to l...i am sad i wasn't there... and yet SO BLESSED to look at these pictures! oh, angie, what an amazing gathering. my heart is literally swelling and my eyes are filling with tears as i look at these women who i don't know, either, and yet who have so touched my life and who i rely on, strangely, to give me strength each day. sometimes i feel so alone. it's awesome to know how the Lord has given us stories that connect us to other hurting souls. thank you for sharing these pics. will you let me know when this group gets together again, if it's all right?vim+dashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01077440307372733445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-76984652018218755972008-07-05T18:02:00.000-05:002008-07-05T18:02:00.000-05:00It is so wonderful to hear what a blessing the wee...It is so wonderful to hear what a blessing the weekend was for all of you...I prayed that it would be...I am so thankful that you girls had this opportunity to share this special time with each other. There is a special bond between each of you that is a priceless gift from our loving Father. He has given ya'll each other to encourage and support one another through your grief journeys. What a gift!So Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922257140830561093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-41432950156888014232008-07-04T21:11:00.000-05:002008-07-04T21:11:00.000-05:00What a wonderful post. I hope you don't mind but I...What a wonderful post. I hope you don't mind but I referenced it on my post yesterday. I am so glad God worked out all the details so that you all could meet. I know you have been a big support to one another during the home-going of your little ones. <BR/>Blessings,<BR/>LindaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083269902415533758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-54721119146254922992008-07-02T18:20:00.000-05:002008-07-02T18:20:00.000-05:00A friend of mine sent me your blog and told me I s...A friend of mine sent me your blog and told me I should read it. I, also, went to the Deeper Still conference in Atlanta with 8 other close friends of mine. I have been looking into adoption and have felt that this is something God wants me to do; however, fear has held me back. We have a 6 year old son and have a great desire to have another. However, I am not able to conceive another child due to my egg supply. Your blog has encouraged me to let go of my fears and trust God to take me down the path He wants me to follow to fulfill my heart's deepest desire. Thank you for sharing your life so others may be encouraged and inspired to take a leap of faith. <BR/><BR/>ps Poppy is a beautiful angel!!<BR/><BR/>ChristyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-69069576200023134852008-07-02T13:34:00.000-05:002008-07-02T13:34:00.000-05:00SOmeone sent me to your blog and I am glad they di...SOmeone sent me to your blog and I am glad they did. I am in Atlanta and was at the conference as well! Boy it sure rocked!!<BR/>Blessings<BR/><BR/>AmyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07911773829437982808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-37044930436477184692008-07-02T13:27:00.000-05:002008-07-02T13:27:00.000-05:00I have followed several of your stories and recogn...I have followed several of your stories and recognized many of you-what a special time to be together.<BR/>You reference Luke 15 about a mat that symbolized standing in the gap for one another-I have looked in several translations a nd can't find that-will you tell me the verse? It sounds wonderful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-85387743897011765162008-07-02T09:09:00.000-05:002008-07-02T09:09:00.000-05:00You don't know me, I don't know you... but I have ...You don't know me, I don't know you... but I have been reading your story for some time now. I thank God that all of you had the chance to meet, to hug, to cry, and to feel comfort- if even just for a weekend.<BR/>Thank you for allowing others to read your story and to pray for you. I am so happy for your new addition... you look so happy hugging your new little girl. <BR/>I pray for you all often... your friend in Christ!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-28047235607400133022008-07-02T08:45:00.000-05:002008-07-02T08:45:00.000-05:00Angie,Thinking about you today as you get back int...Angie,<BR/><BR/>Thinking about you today as you get back into the groove of life with your girls. I finally was able to watch Poppy Joy's video - it is just beautiful. Amazing. The joy and love in your faces is incredible and such a testimony. Thank you for sharing.<BR/><BR/>I hope it was OK that I copied the picture from your blog. Seeing your faces again is such a treat and since I forgot to take a picture I love seeing those that you all took.<BR/><BR/>Have a blessed day! You are in my prayers.<BR/><BR/>KirstenKirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06585918714941604945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-75505526389460692062008-07-01T21:37:00.000-05:002008-07-01T21:37:00.000-05:00Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!!!! i ca...Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!!!! i cannot count the number of times i sent up a prayer for you gals! i was just completely thrilled and overwhelmed with emotion when i pictured you all together and seeing the pictures i know that it was way beyond anything my heart could imagine or hope for. You can see it in all of your eyes. so thankful you were all able to be together for such a special time. rejoicing for all the ways the Lord brings beauty from ashes....:)jen in alJen in Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786796461203117329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-9145559681918669292008-07-01T19:31:00.000-05:002008-07-01T19:31:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257438541843080390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-14277384095803043752008-07-01T19:30:00.000-05:002008-07-01T19:30:00.000-05:00Hi Angie, I was at Deeper still also with Shelia L...Hi Angie, I was at Deeper still also with Shelia Lackey from Bethel Baptist church out of Columbiana Alabama. She told me all about your group when I met up with her and the other girls Friday in Atlanta. We looked for your group the whole time, but we knew it would be almost impossible. I really wish I could have met all of you. The conference was overwhelming and amazing. I have had a hard year and sometimes felt like God had let me down and this weekend reminded me that he has great things for us. My husband and I lost our 6 month old baby girl last July and we have been trying to get back to some type of normalcy. Our daughter was born with SMA a genetic disorder that affects the neuromuscular system. Most infants do not live past the age of 2. You can read our story at www.addisonfaust.wetpaint.com. I am so glad you were able to meet all of your friends this weekend and I thought of you all several times throughout the event. Congratulations on your new addition to your family. The Lord has great things ahead for all of us. <BR/><BR/>JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257438541843080390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-86191457376881215512008-07-01T14:09:00.000-05:002008-07-01T14:09:00.000-05:00Dear Angie,Can I just copy and paste this to my bl...Dear Angie,<BR/>Can I just copy and paste this to my blog and say "DITO"? JK but it's been hard to find the time to sit down and put into words what you, the other girls, our babies, and this weekend has meant to me. There are no words really, but you came as about as close as possible to describing it. I am still recovering from no sleep but if it takes two weeks to get caught up, it was worth every waking moment and every blood shot in my eyes!<BR/>I love you friend...you are everything and more of what I thought you would be!<BR/>With love,<BR/>KimKim (marygracesummons.blogspot.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14368553087650841135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-8047465605923093662008-07-01T11:10:00.000-05:002008-07-01T11:10:00.000-05:00Wow!!!A weekend I know you will never forget.Wow!!!A weekend I know you will never forget.TheOilHippiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12089220789250402934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-42969620173296953992008-07-01T08:59:00.000-05:002008-07-01T08:59:00.000-05:00Angie,I am still unable to put words to this weeke...Angie,<BR/><BR/>I am still unable to put words to this weekend. You did it beautifully as always! Thank you so much for sharing yourself and Poppy Joy with me! It was truly a God filled weekend and I could not feel more blessed!<BR/><BR/>Love you and miss you!<BR/><BR/>Kristyboltefamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178547489939649432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-48759617613014751722008-07-01T05:22:00.000-05:002008-07-01T05:22:00.000-05:00Wasn't it awesome?!?!? What a great picture with M...Wasn't it awesome?!?!? What a great picture with Ms. Beth!<BR/>So glad you were able to go.Sheila Lackeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06080141375166115805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-51531406074363636762008-06-30T23:44:00.000-05:002008-06-30T23:44:00.000-05:00I am so happy for this God-filled friendship that ...I am so happy for this God-filled friendship that has been formed. Praying for all of your families.<BR/>CAthy & AnnabelCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00725698005835278265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-14314118069167339092008-06-30T22:37:00.000-05:002008-06-30T22:37:00.000-05:00This was the most amazing and awesome post I've ev...This was the most amazing and awesome post I've ever seen. I believe I've followed most of these stories but I don't remember all of them and each of their blogs. I have a memory from little Jacob and I have followed the story of Poppy Joy but putting names with the rest I can't remember them all. I would love to read each blog if you could direct me to each site? This was totally cool that you all got together and that you have become friends. God has His picture painted regardless how far or wide He has to send His paint. <BR/>God Bless<BR/>SonjaSonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15496745028834517071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-25091183312261469452008-06-30T22:35:00.000-05:002008-06-30T22:35:00.000-05:00What a fabulous weekend. I love the shirts that y...What a fabulous weekend. I love the shirts that you wore!Jodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802683688710223167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-4948978686557827872008-06-30T20:58:00.000-05:002008-06-30T20:58:00.000-05:00My home remains without electricity from a storm t...My home remains without electricity from a storm that came through on Friday. I thought about you girls all weekend, praying that you were having a wonderful time together. Today I decided to bring my laptop to a place with a wireless connection so I could "check in". I did get chills, and tears in my eyes seeing the photos, and reading about your time together. What a wonderful, blessed time. And, like you said, even if you are never all together again this side of Heaven, you will never forget this time together (and, there is still email, the telephone, the Internet...as long as you have electricity, that is!). What beautiful memories...I am so happy for all of you!<BR/><BR/>I'm sure you missed your girls while you were gone, but I am glad it worked out for you to go!<BR/><BR/>You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.<BR/>Take care,<BR/>AmandaJust Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13107897626295034178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-46915904856453389492008-06-30T19:50:00.000-05:002008-06-30T19:50:00.000-05:00Angie-I thought I had posted a comment already... ...Angie-<BR/><BR/>I thought I had posted a comment already... where is my mind today? I just love this post about our wonderful time together. It was such a blessing for me to look into your face and see the peace and joy and purpose that can only come from the Lord. Thank you for sharing that with all of us! I will always treasure this beautiful time together... you are so amazing!<BR/><BR/>I love you and hope those girls had fun with family!<BR/>Love, KenzKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658597453777391189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-15471817498980323102008-06-30T18:55:00.000-05:002008-06-30T18:55:00.000-05:00I follow so many of your blogs, that there are man...I follow so many of your blogs, that there are many familiar faces in your pictures. I am so excited for all of you to have had the time of fellowship! No doubt that those are life long friendships that will be forever treasured!KrazyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109438018772044932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-66288216126893218412008-06-30T17:33:00.000-05:002008-06-30T17:33:00.000-05:00I am glad you went and had a great time! I am glad...I am glad you went and had a great time! I am glad you guys met and will keep these good friendships along the way. Love the shirts...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-85025806020408945992008-06-30T16:30:00.000-05:002008-06-30T16:30:00.000-05:00What a thrill to see all of you beautiful mamas to...What a thrill to see all of you beautiful mamas together! I feel like I know you all, and kinda wish I was there with you!! What a neat thing for you all to spend that time together, I bet it was so bittersweet...to know what brought you all together, to know you were able to see and meet each other in person, but knowing you had to leave after weekend! (I know you all have lovely families to go home to though!)<BR/>Anyway, I'm so excited for you all, and so blessed by ALL your stories!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-79044183501435585112008-06-30T13:19:00.000-05:002008-06-30T13:19:00.000-05:00What a beautiful description of your weekend, the ...What a beautiful description of your weekend, the t-shirts - everything. Thank you for detailing it all so wonderfully. <BR/><BR/>I'm so grateful that you all were willing to allow me to enter in to your precious time together for a little while. It was amazing and I was so honored and comforted just to "be" with you all. Thank you, thank you. <BR/><BR/>Each of you has been such an inspiration to me and source of strength the last few months. God has used Poppy Joy and all her friends in Heaven to reach the masses for His glory. <BR/><BR/>God bless you. You are in my prayers.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>KirstenKirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06585918714941604945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5468488378337028467.post-84334525999513898782008-06-30T12:38:00.000-05:002008-06-30T12:38:00.000-05:00I have been reading your blog for a while and have...I have been reading your blog for a while and have been uplifted by your faith and the grace with which you have handled the past few months. Congratulations on the new addition to your beautiful family. I too attended the Deeper Still conference this past weekend and it was amazing! I am so glad that you all were able to attend together. What a blessing!<BR/>Loralora and stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775870624760803938noreply@blogger.com