tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post4716316023508025413..comments2024-03-15T13:00:08.144-05:00Comments on 2 Kids, a Mini Van and a Mortgage: Home Sick and an AnniversaryKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05304478032446507014noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-90462374796402589372012-06-28T01:50:38.608-05:002012-06-28T01:50:38.608-05:00Kate,
I can't believe it's been 12 years! ...Kate,<br />I can't believe it's been 12 years! I still remember your wedding like it was yesterday. You and Erik were so blessed to find one another. Happy Anniversary. Still praying for your entire family every day. I miss you.<br />Ashley LangAshbleonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-34330013171664326172012-06-26T23:00:13.078-05:002012-06-26T23:00:13.078-05:00My friend Melissa sent me your blog link tonight. ...My friend Melissa sent me your blog link tonight. I live in Collierville and was with my son Jasper at CHOA in February. Once you get into the routine and have the same nurses a few times, CHOA starts to feel more like home. <br /><br />A few tips: take advantage of The Zone activities-- they have tons of craft supplies downstairs for you to use anytime too, get a meal voucher for Lucy from your nurse and eat lunch downstairs in the cafeteria if Lucy feels up to it--a change of scenery is nice and the rice bowls are awesome during Asian cuisine week), enjoy the garden and fountain, utilize the library and borrow the movies in the DVD collection, visit the dogs in the library, visit the birds and the train in the registation lobby, use Skype, and checkout the Ronald McDonald House that is basically a block away.<br /><br />Michelle from LeBonheur gave my cell number to a family that was going to CHOA...perhaps it was you?? If so, I hope you will call! <br /><br />I am proud of you for making the Target drive ...that is tricky the first time (and second)!<br /><br />Looking forward to your next update!<br />RebeccaRebecca Matthewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-5402465103368233642012-06-26T22:10:22.868-05:002012-06-26T22:10:22.868-05:00still praying, praying, praying for you all. glad...still praying, praying, praying for you all. glad Lucy is doing so well and getting much needed help. praying for your heart! being home sick has got to be AWFUL!!!Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-10335714332441139132012-06-26T21:02:26.862-05:002012-06-26T21:02:26.862-05:00http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3kk31V4CZAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3kk31V4CZACrystalwhitelynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-55262667283909998382012-06-26T16:43:34.698-05:002012-06-26T16:43:34.698-05:00Kate - I follow, watch and pray for Lucy and your ...Kate - I follow, watch and pray for Lucy and your entire family. Much love to you!!Melissa "Issa" Downingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-51279179871378081842012-06-26T14:25:04.388-05:002012-06-26T14:25:04.388-05:00I am part of the "praying for Eli Williams&qu...I am part of the "praying for Eli Williams" page and it was a couple of weeks ago that she had sent us to your site for prayer. I have to admit that I didn't return to Lucy's page after that because I was to afraid of what I would find. Today as I was looking for an update on Eli I was scrolling through his mom's page and saw that on June 19th someone had posted on her wall to check out Lucy's page and it had a little smiley face beside it. Honestly I thought maybe someone had done something special for your family after such a tragic event, NEVER did I imagine that I would see the most beautiful girl smiling as if she had never been sick! I can't imagine the crazy different emotion that you have been through over the last month. One moment you are loosing your child and the very next there is hope! I just read the post that you put up from your husband and oh how I cried! God's fingerprints are all over Lucy's story even from the very beginning! Tonight, along with Eli and his family I will be praying for Lucy and her family! I will be praying for complete healing and I will be praying for her siblings that they may be wrapped in love and comfort. I will be praying for you that little bright lights, such as an old friend that you mentioned, will show up around you and that you won't feel so alone. That you have comfort and that your family will be back together as soon as possible! In Him, AmyAmycochran222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-69909422817910008442012-06-26T12:33:50.863-05:002012-06-26T12:33:50.863-05:00Hi,
We live in Atlanta, about 5 minutes from Emor...Hi, <br />We live in Atlanta, about 5 minutes from Emory, if that is where you are and would love to help you out. I know how stressful Atlanta can be etc. I also want to say I know what it is like to live with a chronic illness and be far from home. I have experienced that too. If you want to contact me, email me for my number. (I don't feel right to post it.) Like I said, even if you need me to get you something, I can help you get around.<br />Kristin Ollis<br />kollis422@yahoo.comKollis422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-50493409491428992872012-06-26T09:44:41.983-05:002012-06-26T09:44:41.983-05:00Praying for Lucy...always. Happy Anniversary to y...Praying for Lucy...always. Happy Anniversary to you and Erik! You both have endured so much in your marriage and are surviving it with grace! Stay strong and when you can't, know that so many of us are holding you up in prayer. Praying these days are not too long for Lucy or for you but rather are a stepping stone to getting home and to a fulfilling long life for Lucy!Kristennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-70745666467870692572012-06-26T09:38:01.589-05:002012-06-26T09:38:01.589-05:00Find peace in the moment. Enjoy the fact that Luc...Find peace in the moment. Enjoy the fact that Lucy is healthier right now. Know that your other children miss you but are in good hands and are being well taken care of. Know that this time will pass and you'll all be together as a family soon. So happy to see Lucy up and out and about! We will never stop praying for your family! Go Lucy Go! Fight Lucy Fight! Keep up the great work!Rubydotlaruenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-88739240680695947552012-06-26T09:18:47.167-05:002012-06-26T09:18:47.167-05:00Kate,
I am a friend of a friend of a friend of you...Kate,<br />I am a friend of a friend of a friend of yours and have been keeping up with your blog for many months. We used to live in Oxford but are now in Atlanta, right near CHOA. I have a good friend who is an OT there as well. I was just saying to my husband last night that I always wish I could do something for you and your family. I checked online today and see that you are right here. I want to do something, anything for you. Can I bring dinner? Can I ask my OT friend to check in on you? Can we send toys, music, snacks? Please let me know. <br />Alexis SolomonAlexisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-91397541296837364732012-06-26T09:10:12.472-05:002012-06-26T09:10:12.472-05:00most of the Customers can choose a new Mobility va...most of the Customers can choose a new Mobility vans , used vans with wheelchair access to the results of a new wheelchair van or second-hand used in the results<a href="http://www.usedvansforsale.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Used Vans</a>Srisangeetha55555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-78147469056084372212012-06-26T08:59:38.642-05:002012-06-26T08:59:38.642-05:00still praying!still praying!Johnna71noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-40459434896919600682012-06-25T22:08:46.257-05:002012-06-25T22:08:46.257-05:00Kate,
We spend ALOT of time at CHOA due to my da...Kate, <br /><br />We spend ALOT of time at CHOA due to my daughter's cleft palate. Atlanta is a tough town to navigate! We live about 45 minutes away but we would love to help with anything we can!!! Please email me: mom2sag@comast.net and we can work out something!!! My sweet Analiese, (adopted from china in 2005) is a natural at bringing out the positive. She has great friends at CHOA as she is one of the most UPBEAT patients they have ever had!! I hope to hear from you!! Tina EvansTina Evansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-29739708168835115172012-06-25T21:32:12.634-05:002012-06-25T21:32:12.634-05:00Happy Anniversary! Such fond memories of your wed...Happy Anniversary! Such fond memories of your wedding day. You and Erik are living examples of "living out" your wedding vows with integrity, love, and trust in HIM. I am praying for you ((and Lucy, of course))....my heart can't imagine what yours experiencing in Atlanta....and so, I pray for you, my friend....that our God will meet all your needs...grace for the moment. LOVE YOU!<br /><br />Jenn<br />Jennifethompson2@gmail.comJennnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-51570700568938746502012-06-25T21:26:25.885-05:002012-06-25T21:26:25.885-05:00I can't begin to imagine all you and your fami...I can't begin to imagine all you and your family are going through but you are being the best role model for your children. You have shown them what a great mother is. One that will do whatever it takes. They will all be great parents one day thanks to you massive sacrifices for them no matter what. You are my HERO! Happy Anniversary to a great couple! Much Love and many prayers.Malo3259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-40747617643266183792012-06-25T21:20:10.247-05:002012-06-25T21:20:10.247-05:00CHOA - Scottish Rite and the AFLAC Cancer Center b...CHOA - Scottish Rite and the AFLAC Cancer Center became our second home when our son was diagnosed was a rare blood disorder at birth six years ago. It is an incredible place filled with some incredible people. I feel like crying just talking about some of the staff and our Dr. Brown. We will be praying that, although it isn't your hospitals, that the staff is able to minister to your family's needs in a mighty way.Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-75895503155406781412012-06-25T20:25:40.789-05:002012-06-25T20:25:40.789-05:00I think you are amazing. After all you've bee...I think you are amazing. After all you've been through over such a long period of time, this transition has to be extremely hard. Good that you vented your feelings.<br /><br />Praying for a smooth transition to the rehab facility and to Atlanta for the three of you, for Lucy's recovery, and praying for for Ella and Jack and your extended families as well.<br /><br />Happy Anniversary!Galennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-84187518179771653372012-06-25T19:38:11.052-05:002012-06-25T19:38:11.052-05:0018 mth reader...1st time poster...ya'll are so...18 mth reader...1st time poster...ya'll are so being prayed over as a family unit, although you're apart...you're being prayed for as parents, partners, friends, sons and daughters...you're being lifted up not only by me personally but also by the teachers at west jackson baptist church mdo program...angidellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-46596707057075252402012-06-25T18:00:30.318-05:002012-06-25T18:00:30.318-05:00Praying for all of you!!Praying for all of you!!annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-78279776733413940312012-06-25T17:59:24.864-05:002012-06-25T17:59:24.864-05:00Happy anniversary to you two! Praying that God wil...Happy anniversary to you two! Praying that God will minister to your heart and help to ease the homesick pain you feel. God is so good to us and He certainly cares about even our homesickness. May the Lord continue to do miraculous things in Lucy's little life!Beth Herringhttp://aninstrument4hisglory.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-72021699498027317492012-06-25T17:18:47.290-05:002012-06-25T17:18:47.290-05:00It's very hard being away from home, I know, b...It's very hard being away from home, I know, but I'll bet you have Atlanta figured out before long. Seeing that therapy dog tugged at my heart. They're the best! I can tell Lucy was happy to have him there, too.Jeanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-38003975733612029452012-06-25T16:52:07.685-05:002012-06-25T16:52:07.685-05:00I agree with Susan-look into the mass trans system...I agree with Susan-look into the mass trans system in Atlanta . The MARTA trains are much easier than driving. <br />I used to live in the Atlanta area and Scottish Rite has an excellent reputation.Lisa Dunnhttp://www.facebook.com/lisa.dunn.50noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-27223493864029315792012-06-25T16:30:16.136-05:002012-06-25T16:30:16.136-05:00Happy Anniversary, and Lucy looks so sweet. Still ...Happy Anniversary, and Lucy looks so sweet. Still praying for you all.Suefrom Al.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-19489517511171764842012-06-25T14:37:16.404-05:002012-06-25T14:37:16.404-05:00Kate, I used to live in Woodstock outside Atlanta....Kate, I used to live in Woodstock outside Atlanta. I "knowwww" what you mean about trying to learn to navigate! Maybe you could make use of some of the transit systems there? It's such a rough time, I understand. ... You feel somewhat alienated for now....but it'll begin to change over the next few days. Maybe your sorority sister can help introduce you to people and things in her spare time? And nothing like friends coming to your rescue! Hope you have a great time together! .... Hang on sweet girl. You've all come so far. .......Best wishes and prayers continue. :) ....................and Happy, HAPPY Anniversary!Susan E Nixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-4334555384927249902012-06-25T13:42:59.830-05:002012-06-25T13:42:59.830-05:00Praying for Lucy to have endurance today. I can ...Praying for Lucy to have endurance today. I can only imagine how hard it is for her little body. And, I can only imagine how hard it is for mom and dad to deal with too.Sandynoreply@blogger.com