tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680298387553212544.post6902001208766627597..comments2023-04-01T08:15:28.545-05:00Comments on The Jones Journey: ThankfulLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13247258790906831649noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680298387553212544.post-42263830173534537742009-05-11T09:20:00.000-05:002009-05-11T09:20:00.000-05:00I was moved beyond words by your blog & had to...I was moved beyond words by your blog & had to type a response this time. (Especially after reading sentences 1-4) When one is first hit with news, (such as yours) that shakes us to our core, just as you were....God protects us from the full brunt force of it all, by letting us be a little numb to it all in the beginning. It would be overwhelming if He didn't.<br /><br />Then, as a parent, with so many decisions to make so quickly, you just take one at a time & do your very best for your child & handle one decision at a time. (just as you & Bryan did) There's really very little time for thought or reflection or time to come to terms with the news you've been given. (until later) <br /><br />I truly believe that God shelters us from the full force of all those waves of feelings in the beginning, so we can do what needs to be done & make the decisions that need to be made for that particular moment in time. No more, no less.<br /><br />But, then....later when all the delayed feelings & emotions (because of so many decisions & so little time in the beginning) - come crashing in,...it brings a flood of feelings that truly are "normal" to feel. No need to apologize for being "selfish", because you couldn't be that if you tried! You're one of the most giving & caring people I've ever met in my entire life! You always put everyone else before yourself, always. It's just that now it's your turn to feel what you need to feel. And, it's okay to feel it now. That's why God numbs us to all those feelings in the beginning or it would be overwhelming too much to handle.<br /><br />You said that you were praying for a reprieve. That's my prayer for you today, that God would wrap His arms around you & allow you to feel all the love & prayers from all of us who follow your blog & draw strength from that for today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680298387553212544.post-7950684422790140122009-05-11T08:30:00.000-05:002009-05-11T08:30:00.000-05:00Lisa,
First of all Happy Mother's Day (a day late)...Lisa,<br />First of all Happy Mother's Day (a day late). Brayden is a very lucky boy to have such a dedicated, loving mom. Bless your heart for all you've been through so far! You may not feel it yet, but I'd be willing to bet it's making you stronger....preparing you for the battle ahead. All I can offer are words of encouragement, so hang in there. Keep your chin up. If you don't feel like you can do any more research for the moment, then just don't! Give yourself a break from it. One day at a time, my friend...<br />Mandy HouglandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680298387553212544.post-89496331605265203822009-05-10T20:57:00.000-05:002009-05-10T20:57:00.000-05:00Lisa,
This Mother's Day reminds us of the speci...Lisa,<br /> This Mother's Day reminds us of the special role of moms. You truly rate at the top. Your writing has shown the precious love you have for Brayden and Bryan. It has been, and will continue to be, such a testimony of how God carries us through hardships. God tells us to live one day at a time with Him right beside us each step of the journey and in those times of doubt and discouragement there is peace in knowing "it is then that He carries us." Please know you have a great number of people praying for you and lifting you up to our Father.<br />Mary McCallAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680298387553212544.post-22016360328141232132009-05-10T19:00:00.000-05:002009-05-10T19:00:00.000-05:00Hi Lisa, I'm not sure how I got to your blog (?) ...Hi Lisa, I'm not sure how I got to your blog (?) but just wanted you to know that we've been there and as a cancer mom I know how you feel and I'll be praying for you. My son was 7 when he was diagnosed and will be 5 years cancer free in August. 5 years. (The magic number - they are considered cured after 5.) We praise God every day. My word after diagnosis? PERSPECTIVE. As you know everything changes after diagnosis day. Don't forget Brayden will get to take a Make a Wish trip. Maybe he could keep a list of things he sees that he might like to do? If I can help please let me know as we are Lowell, just post to my blog. :) Jan DorothyTheDorothyFamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432649071461139169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680298387553212544.post-58818676134723768332009-05-09T23:01:00.000-05:002009-05-09T23:01:00.000-05:00Lisa and Bryan, thankyou for being real and sharin...Lisa and Bryan, thankyou for being real and sharing your feelings. The reality of life is where God deals with us. Sometimes the only thing we need to know is the next step instead of trying to figure out the end of the journey. Our quest for the story line is unattainable since He is the only One who knows that. Thank the Lord that He knows exactly where we are in our journey and that He is there with us. <br />You are correct in pointing out the many things for which we should be thankful. For every negative in life, there are many positives. Our family continues to pray for your family as we have come to understand how our lives can change forever...The Hill FamilyJaybirdNWAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060290229870774955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680298387553212544.post-27643643989131437422009-05-09T22:39:00.000-05:002009-05-09T22:39:00.000-05:00Lisa, thank you for your honesty; as has already b...Lisa, thank you for your honesty; as has already been said, it helps us know better how to pray for you. There's nothing wrong with feeling overwhelmed; any of us would. I believe Jesus felt that Himself in the garden before His arrest. And the peace He had in submitting to His Father's will, is what will hold you together too, one minute at a time: knowing God loves you and knows exactly what He's doing. "Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, Let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect, as been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:14-16<br /><br />Jane CasterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680298387553212544.post-60538219138125395882009-05-09T22:03:00.000-05:002009-05-09T22:03:00.000-05:00http://www.maploco.com/
sorry forgot to put the si...http://www.maploco.com/<br />sorry forgot to put the site. LOL. love ya<br /><br />JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680298387553212544.post-34960566364740971172009-05-09T22:02:00.000-05:002009-05-09T22:02:00.000-05:00I thought that you could think about doing this. I...I thought that you could think about doing this. I have it on my myspace. When I saw the map that you guys are doing I thought well she might like this. It tells you when people veiw your page. It says the town, state, country, the date, and time. It might let brayden know who all are looking at his blog. Even though they arn't posting or following. I love and miss you guys.<br />Love,<br />JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680298387553212544.post-28956093067328427812009-05-09T21:46:00.000-05:002009-05-09T21:46:00.000-05:00Lisa,
I haven't been through the exact situation o...Lisa,<br />I haven't been through the exact situation of having a very ill child, but I did go through being a "single parent" while Mark was deployed in Iraq for 15 months. The biggest lesson I learned in that time period, when I was hitting my knees and telling God I couldn't do it any more was that accepting your own weakness is when God can truly begin to work in your life. I know it sounds so contradictory, but for some reason it works! Thanks for being so transparent. It helps us know how to pray for YOU in addition to Brayden.<br />Mrs. GolawayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680298387553212544.post-31937551041429862422009-05-09T19:46:00.000-05:002009-05-09T19:46:00.000-05:00Lisa,
My heart aches for you & your family &am...Lisa,<br />My heart aches for you & your family & this trial you are faced with. While I don't understand His ways I do know He promises His grace is sufficient. You may not always FEEL His love for you but I can already see that you KNOW His love. Your family has already been a testimony of your faith. I pray that you have a wonderful Mother's Dayxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13942094544596955212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680298387553212544.post-44955458140768068872009-05-09T17:30:00.000-05:002009-05-09T17:30:00.000-05:00Oh, Lisa...I so wish you did not have to go throug...Oh, Lisa...I so wish you did not have to go through this. I wish Brayden did not have to endure this. Reading your post reminded me of where I was just one year ago. I found myself clinging to anything and everything to be thankful for otherwise I would have lost my mind completely. I hope you can continue to find moments of peace. Moments is all we can ask for when going through such a difficult journey. Don't ever feel selfish or wrong in any way when you have the moments where it is difficult to see through the hardship and sadness. If you didn't go through these emotions it wouldn't be healthy. I pray for your peace. I pray for more moments of gratitude. You will come through this so much stronger and will be able to handle anything that comes at you because it all is less significant once you have seen your child through illness. <br /><br />Don't ever feel guilty for not wanting to dive into this world you now live and get emotionally attached to other stories. But, if at some point in the future you decide to take that path it could help educate you on how to handle and be prepared for unexpected bumps. I don't want you to regret sheltering yourself from the knowledge in case later you feel the information would have been helpful to have.<br /><br />I hope you have many blessings tomorrow and can enjoy your gift of motherhood. You are the perfect mother for Brayden to have - he is so lucky.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948303864858567765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680298387553212544.post-90496239550099661642009-05-09T11:48:00.000-05:002009-05-09T11:48:00.000-05:00Hello Lisa,
I havn't been threw what exactly you h...Hello Lisa,<br />I havn't been threw what exactly you have but close. My neice Autumn has shaken baby syndrome. So I can say that I understand what it is like having a love one get hurt. You will make it threw. Yes. It is hard. You are a wonderful person who can over come all of this. Brayden is lucky to have such wonderful parents like Bryan and you. I know you can do it. I love and miss you guys. <br /><br />Love,<br />JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680298387553212544.post-44318265024524396472009-05-09T10:59:00.000-05:002009-05-09T10:59:00.000-05:00Lisa I can't offer you any advice because I have n...Lisa I can't offer you any advice because I have not been where you are going. But I do know from what I have read that you are an awesome lady and very strong. You can do this but only if you take care of yourself too. Keep praying and know you have some pretty powerful prayer warriors working on your families behalf. Lots of cyber hugs for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com