tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post7382241991466273187..comments2023-04-26T02:25:43.898-07:00Comments on Angel Jane: Why the criticism? Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post-34929579803664509562014-03-12T05:30:55.994-07:002014-03-12T05:30:55.994-07:00Your story is spreading- I also saw a post on face...Your story is spreading- I also saw a post on facebook, came and read your whole blog, and cried. I want to thank you for sharing these posts with the world. Each post was touching. The quotes you shared from prophets and apostles are so powerful for those going through trials of any sort. Thank you for sharing your faith and your story- your courage, and wisdom. You are blessing many lives. And may you be blessed with the continued strength and hope you need each day. Your children are beautiful. May you be blessed and uplifted. <br /><br />In contrast- Last week I joined a facebook group about decluttering 40 bags in 40 days, and several people have posted about losing a child and the difficulty of dealing with the grief and the possessions of that child. They are longing for peace and understanding. The Gospel of Jesus Christ brings such a different perspective and peace to the situation, I'm so grateful you have that testimony and faith in the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thanks again for your beautiful writing and sharing your experiences and insights.ALYNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17510014728726687466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post-62708741175251327172014-03-11T17:25:43.068-07:002014-03-11T17:25:43.068-07:00I am so very sorry for your loss- I can't even...I am so very sorry for your loss- I can't even imagine... If you haven't heard of it, this is a great blog by a mom who also lost her little girl. She has been writing for so few years now about the grieving process: http://www.sullengers.com<br />I hope you and your family can find as much peace as possible!Kaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03322582768173856325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post-49739385738795850952014-03-11T10:52:15.685-07:002014-03-11T10:52:15.685-07:00I love, LOVE this post. I, too, have suffered in s...I love, LOVE this post. I, too, have suffered in silence and have suffered with support and I have decided suffering publicly with support is better. : ) Plus, I have seen how I can help others with similar problems. We are all going through something and we do need to be ever so kind to one another. Elliah A. Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04413359367845351866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post-53628344324194136062014-03-11T08:58:44.951-07:002014-03-11T08:58:44.951-07:00Christy, misty eyes were certainly not on my agend...Christy, misty eyes were certainly not on my agenda today, but I was more than overwhelmed with the level of compassion and wisdom in your post. You are so right. No one can judge another's difficulty; hard is hard. I find even more inspiring, coming from you, who has been through what many would consider to be the ultimate 'hard'. Thank you for touching my heart today Christy. You are the epitome of compassion. :-)<br /><br />Don Dubie, Jr.,<br />formerly of the Essex Ward, VermontDon Dubie, Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03964130679349911932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post-86697572005043682372014-03-11T08:54:04.823-07:002014-03-11T08:54:04.823-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Don Dubie, Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03964130679349911932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post-41997348642873605612014-03-10T21:07:52.535-07:002014-03-10T21:07:52.535-07:00I'm Julie Kay from Spanish Fork, Utah. We had...I'm Julie Kay from Spanish Fork, Utah. We had a similar experience as you and your husband did as well. It's almost as if I had written what had happened to you myself. My son Gunner was 10 weeks old when he passed. http://www.heraldextra.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/gunner-grant-kay/article_2ddd6b3c-ae13-501b-9bfb-34211e26f9c5.html<br /> <br />He had a vovulus malrotation that we didn't even know existed. I have something that I would love to e-mail to you that I have found to be of great comfort.. Please send me your e-mail me at jkay0507@yahoo.com. I know you will love it :)<br />J kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14129340316335854972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post-35420229077050771642014-03-10T21:01:09.153-07:002014-03-10T21:01:09.153-07:00I also found your blog through a post on facebook....I also found your blog through a post on facebook. I have no idea what you're going through...my eyes are filled with tears from reading your posts. I have four children and my youngest is 9 months. So many of my days are spend complaining about my baby's short naps, or my kids teasing, or my lack of time to do what I want to do. As I nursed my baby tonight I held him a little closer, rocked him a little longer. I am going to try extra hard to find joy in the little things, to complain less and to enjoy my life as a mother more. Thank you...I really needed to hear your story. <br /><br />You and your family will be in my prayers. Lovell Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16159362896746323335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post-32493355502151963452014-03-10T19:55:11.707-07:002014-03-10T19:55:11.707-07:00I read your blog through a friend who posted it on...I read your blog through a friend who posted it on facebook. My husband and I lost a daughter to a heart condition called TOA or transposition of the great arteries. Reagan only lived for 3 1/2 hours. We as parents feel that we are not supposed to bury our children, but they are to bury us. When you bury a child, you become a member of a club you didn't request membership to. My husband and I were often told how special we must be to have had a perfect child that only needed to come to earth to get her body. Your daughter is very special and I am sure she just like our Reagan is a valiant spirit and Heavenly Father has more planned for her to do. Remind your other children as they grow up, they have a sister in heaven cheering them on. I am so grateful for my testimony and the plan of salvation and the comfort it gives me, to know that our lives go on after earthly life. I know that my husband and I will get to raise Reagan in the eternities, I know this because the spirit bore witness to me. Even though it has been 15 years for us, I still cry, missing her and wondering what she would be like. My prayers are with you and your family.<br /><br />Love to you all, <br />Sister Vickie WestrupVickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15702395123025051849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post-87294099920363485102014-03-10T19:51:55.871-07:002014-03-10T19:51:55.871-07:00A friend just shared this post on facebook and I h...A friend just shared this post on facebook and I have now read your whole blog, sobbing the entire time. My story came so close to being your story. I don't know why the endings were different. When my daughter had her accident, she was 13 months and 6 days -- almost exactly the age your daughter was at her passing. Your description of breastfeeding sounds like I could have written it. So similar in some ways, so different in others. Adah pulled a TV over on top of herself on March 12 of last year (the anniversary is the days after tomorrow). My husband and I have absolutely blamed ourselves. We thought it was secure but it wasn't and it nearly killed our daughter, while her brother watched. I wasn't fast enough. The kids and I were home alone. I did CPR (complete with screaming at her to breathe, though on my bed while I simultaneously called 911). I was sure she was gone, even when she started breathing again. She was life-flighted to a bigger hospital, and I was sure she would die in transit and I would never see her again. So many times, I thought it was the end. Somehow, she is still here. The effects are not gone: many of the injuries have healed, but she still needs a g-tube for thin liquids (not for all her food, anymore, but for all her fluids) and she has developed sleep apnea. But she turned two last month, and three weeks later we welcomed her new little sister. But we were so, so close to sharing your story. My heart aches for you. Oh, it aches. I don't understand completely, but a little. And my prayers will be with you and your family for a long, long time to come.WoozleMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06893897494168460878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post-40598015578020851662014-03-10T19:36:31.799-07:002014-03-10T19:36:31.799-07:00Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from Marvi...Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from Marvin J. Ashton: If we could look into each other’s hearts and understand the unique challenges each of us faces, I think we would treat each other much more gently, with more love, patience, tolerance, and care.<br /><br />Your post took me back to this. Great message. Thanks, Christy!<br /><br />https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1992/04/the-tongue-can-be-a-sharp-sword?lang=eng<br /><br />MPkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16545521019633664656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post-17723778164510977842014-03-06T18:08:27.741-08:002014-03-06T18:08:27.741-08:00Dear Christy
I am LDS and we lost our daughter in...Dear Christy<br />I am LDS and we lost our daughter in 2013 as well. I would love to connect with you. <br />Laura Lane<br />you can contact me through my book website<br />www.twomothersoneprayer.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17583258951934394053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post-48411568157502562962014-03-05T17:24:29.308-08:002014-03-05T17:24:29.308-08:00Yes! I feel lately that I have not been good at th...Yes! I feel lately that I have not been good at this. Criticism comes too easily and compassion too late. Thanks for the reminder.Erin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083687581344059032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post-62264432911834302352014-03-05T12:33:57.031-08:002014-03-05T12:33:57.031-08:00Beautifully said. This is a constant thought on my...Beautifully said. This is a constant thought on my mind. If only people knew what people were silently suffering, especially the ones that seem like they have it all together. When someone does come out and show their vulnerability there normally is no criticism (well very little if any) but for the most part there is a lot of love and support. Wish it wasn't so hard to be an open book but I think it would help if people did it more often!The Wheeler'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893988440096914147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553990686814942056.post-81966754068807476292014-03-05T12:19:34.046-08:002014-03-05T12:19:34.046-08:00Amen! Christy, seriously, you are wise beyond your...Amen! Christy, seriously, you are wise beyond your years. Thanks again for yet another beautiful and uplifting post; I needed this today.::David and Erin::https://www.blogger.com/profile/15114715529205317351noreply@blogger.com