tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976308102785818520.post3776960193093074016..comments2023-10-17T06:54:48.607-04:00Comments on God's gift of "Grace": Little shoes....Natalie Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06706386424349094696noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976308102785818520.post-84050403583655324782011-10-19T19:56:30.917-04:002011-10-19T19:56:30.917-04:00Love, love, love your pictures with your daughters...Love, love, love your pictures with your daughters teeny tiny shoes, so sweet!!<br /><br />You are so insightful, thank you for sharing your words with me ((hugs))Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070112399406592271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976308102785818520.post-9484975287713144382011-10-19T09:41:23.031-04:002011-10-19T09:41:23.031-04:00Wow- touching, convicting, and amazing. I love you...Wow- touching, convicting, and amazing. I love you Natalie! I sometimes feel like reading your posts could be my daily devotion! You always have the perfect way of intertwining Scripture verses and turning our hearts to the Lord in each post. In your words, there is so much comfort, peace, and hope. I have read blogs of other mothers walking similar journeys, but in their words I find nothing but devastation and misery. When they do not have the Lord with them, it is so completely different. Even in their darkest valleys, they could know the beautiful comfort and grace that the Lord gives. Oh how they are missing out on what could be the "best" time in their lives. That might sound ridiculous to many, but when I think back to that first year or so after Belle died, I have memories of our loving Savior holding us up, drawing us closer to Him and to each other, and teaching us so many things. The sadness of that time has been replaced with beauty. <br /><br />When your Mother-in-law prayed over her children's shoes, I'm sure she prayed that the Lord would guide their steps, and to help her children follow Him so that ultimately, when this life is over, her children will make the journey to Heaven to be with Him. Maddie's feet made that journey, without having to walk through life's paths. Her feet took her where we all pray our other children's feet will go someday too. She finished her race first, and is waiting for you and cheering you on while you complete yours. <br /><br />Praying for you as I look out the window of this rainy morning. Brighter days are coming, sunshine awaits you sweet friend. Keep running your race.kelsey raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124541958604922725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976308102785818520.post-1060459119351671032011-10-18T23:25:59.032-04:002011-10-18T23:25:59.032-04:00Such powerful words, once again Natalie. I am lear...Such powerful words, once again Natalie. I am learning so much from your writing. I thank God for you. <br />~LovemylinzRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14097524245814056758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976308102785818520.post-59925050233219011222011-10-18T21:40:40.265-04:002011-10-18T21:40:40.265-04:00This is so sweet. I am very convicted now too. I n...This is so sweet. I am very convicted now too. I need to be praying over my 3 babies now too; especially not knowing if they will get to stay with us.abprincess2330https://www.blogger.com/profile/17381112642121858386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976308102785818520.post-4643783176566442072011-10-18T16:05:11.424-04:002011-10-18T16:05:11.424-04:00Sweet. Elaine's foot was twisted and mangled ...Sweet. Elaine's foot was twisted and mangled and she had an extra finger, but=) she was perfect to us. I love hands and feet. They make me weep, but no apologies made, this is who we are now=). It is amazing how the Lord gives a grateful heart to those who live without. I see that in you and so many friends who have walked this road before me and after me. It is a precious gift, even in its pain. The Lord is good. Here are two sets of feet I love and much of the same thought=) Praying for you, sweet friend! <br /><br />http://benderparty.blogspot.com/2009/06/running-away-from-home.htmlJennie Benderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14765185084199408205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976308102785818520.post-17075748585674445272011-10-18T15:17:13.114-04:002011-10-18T15:17:13.114-04:00What a touching post! I absolutely agree with you...What a touching post! I absolutely agree with you. I try my best to remember to be thankful for messes because like you said, one day there won't be any messes to clean up because they'll be grown. Thank you for this heart felt post and for reminding us all to never take our babies for granted and to pray for their life journey from the moment they arrive. Love your sneak peek picture. It's beautiful!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327550754275804802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5976308102785818520.post-28235050476085827822011-10-18T14:32:20.897-04:002011-10-18T14:32:20.897-04:00I have a picture of Adam in my car so that he'...I have a picture of Adam in my car so that he's with us all the time. And when we did family pictures in May, I wore a necklace with a picture of him on it. I just can't take family pictures anymore without Adam in it. <br /><br />I love Maddie's little wrinkly feet. :)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04548457462997589508noreply@blogger.com