tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post7290557200076392023..comments2024-03-15T13:00:08.144-05:00Comments on 2 Kids, a Mini Van and a Mortgage: The Men in My Life (a very long post)Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05304478032446507014noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-66496710374169121052012-06-24T01:29:05.426-05:002012-06-24T01:29:05.426-05:00Wow, thank you for sharing and being so vulnerable...Wow, thank you for sharing and being so vulnerable. I sobbed at Eric's journal and the feeling I felt in my heart, trying to imagine the deep agony. Then to read the part where he gets the phone call, and the news that the results are not what thought initally, and there is "hope". To GOD be the glory! Thankyou Jesus! I watched too the video tonight of her, and continued to cry, and just feel in such awe of the Lord's miracle He is doing in Lucy. I know she has a long road ahead and there are so many unknowns, but she is here, and there is "hope". He loves her so much, more then any of us can imagine. He is here working in every detail. Even the smallest of faith as small as a mustard seed can grow into amazing things. God can do the impossible. Shame on the person who responded that you didn't have "faith" in the doctors. The Lord definitely uses them through their wisdom, etc.. but it is He who is the ultimate doctor. The ultimate physician. Your faith as a family is amazing, and a true testimony and light to all that read your blog. Thankyou for sharing. Our family continues to pray for Lucy, and all of you too during all the transitions in your new place. Our hope is in the Lord, the anchor of our soul, the One who holds us steadfast. I pray you feel encouraged and sustained in all this.Noellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-8297339374145942352012-06-23T05:43:54.640-05:002012-06-23T05:43:54.640-05:00I just found your blog a few weeks ago and have be...I just found your blog a few weeks ago and have been following it and praying for your family. My 4 year old talks about Lucy in the hospital as if we know her. God has amazing ways of connecting all of us as his children. <br />Thank you for sharing your story with such honesty and emotion! I walk away from your blog crying, prayerful and ever so thankful for every single moment God has entrusted me to raise my own precious blessings. We will continue to pray for His mighty healing!!Eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-10457547959840166032012-06-22T14:49:52.039-05:002012-06-22T14:49:52.039-05:00Where are the tissues?? I have tears running down...Where are the tissues?? I have tears running down my face. If Erik was in front of me, I would have to hug him too. Thank you for sharing it with us. Lifting you and your family up in prayer.Pepper Glennnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-33744413330099719822012-06-22T08:31:10.113-05:002012-06-22T08:31:10.113-05:00Last year on the day that Robin, Melissa, Lisa and...Last year on the day that Robin, Melissa, Lisa and I came to LeBonheur to visit, you were out for a bit and we spoke with Erik. He shared this story with us and we all watched with tears in our eyes as he described the utter loss of hope he lived with throughout that day--then the unbelievable, unheard of chance that the phone call brought. I have since thought of that day so many times...times when your blog posts were filled with bad news, when things were seeming so bleak and my flesh would allow me to start feeling hope slip away. I would remember Erik's face that day as he told us of losing all hope and then having all hope restored in one day, and I would remember just how big our God is...and my hope and belief that He was in control and that He would bring Lucy through this would be restored, and I would pray with 100% confidence in that fact. I'm so glad everyone now can read his own recount of the feelings and emotions he--all of you--experienced that day. It was a miracle, and the events of the past two weeks are miracles, and I'm believing God for more miracles in this special child's life. Love you guys...thanks so much for sharing this.Holly Richardsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-17591010975976118142012-06-22T08:20:52.267-05:002012-06-22T08:20:52.267-05:00I just found your blog and wanted to tell you I wi...I just found your blog and wanted to tell you I will say prayers for you and your family. Your daughter is so beautiful and so strong, as are all of you. Take care and God bless. Your husband's words will be with me for a long time to come. xoxo<br /><br />~ Wendy<br />http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/Wmcd67noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-44393440184613757692012-06-22T04:48:09.460-05:002012-06-22T04:48:09.460-05:00Thank-you for sharing such a special intimate stor...Thank-you for sharing such a special intimate story with us. It is not just Lucy's bravery and special spirit that you share with us but the strength and love of every member of your extended family. It shows us all the importance of giving each other support and kindness. Lily. xxxLily Hookwaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-41564526087397763462012-06-21T23:37:54.867-05:002012-06-21T23:37:54.867-05:00"Cancer (or ______) might have taken my daugh..."Cancer (or ______) might have taken my daughter's health (or ___________) but it will not take our family." Now I know where your family gets their strength. Go Krulls Go!Alabama Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-13667092429612022532012-06-21T22:48:26.791-05:002012-06-21T22:48:26.791-05:00God working behind the scenes, amazing story. Lucy...God working behind the scenes, amazing story. Lucy is so blessed to have such a wonderful family, and you also have an amazing Lil Lucy. <br /><br />Love and Prayers from KYYammynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-37663964287346067732012-06-21T22:24:36.564-05:002012-06-21T22:24:36.564-05:00A gorgeous post. Thank you, Erik, for letting us ...A gorgeous post. Thank you, Erik, for letting us in to that moment. Those moments. So scary beyond my human understanding. You all are Mighty Warriors.Mary Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-10948451916853841342012-06-21T20:39:16.480-05:002012-06-21T20:39:16.480-05:00Wow .. what an awesome testimony of your husbands ...Wow .. what an awesome testimony of your husbands heart. That is gut wrenching and inspiring at the same time. I can't even imagine the agony that y'all have been through in the waiting. THe little bit of waiting I did when the Lord was healing my granddaughter, Mercie, pales in comparison. But I know that we have HOPE through our precious Lord. He hears our cry. He responds to our cry. He truly cares about what we are going through. Praying praying praying....Beth Herringhttp://aninstrument4hisglory.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-16648112252905316132012-06-21T16:19:47.155-05:002012-06-21T16:19:47.155-05:00Praying, praying and praying for you, precious Luc...Praying, praying and praying for you, precious Lucy and your family. We read your blog daily and offer up prayers to our great healer. What a sweet letter from Erik. You both are so blessed to have each other. Love to you all, Julie and Bob Gerkenjulie gerkennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-53303408084568149062012-06-21T14:16:40.108-05:002012-06-21T14:16:40.108-05:00<3<3Here's To Beautyhttp://twitter.com/DearBeautynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-36752644097904065052012-06-21T13:22:40.943-05:002012-06-21T13:22:40.943-05:00That was really beautiful! You are lucky Kate! S...That was really beautiful! You are lucky Kate! Still praying!Tressa Tornonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-81804233297505676902012-06-21T12:27:55.029-05:002012-06-21T12:27:55.029-05:00I have never met your family, but I have been foll...I have never met your family, but I have been following along Lucy's journey for months. This post left me in tears. Please know so many people pray daily for Lucy.Sunni Cookseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-41251896703403785742012-06-21T12:10:28.391-05:002012-06-21T12:10:28.391-05:00For me, the picture of Lucy holding the 'hope&...For me, the picture of Lucy holding the 'hope' sign says it all....there is always hope...even when we don't think there is. Thank you for sharing Erik's words...and thanks to him for allowing you to do so. I remember your blog post after you found out there *was* hope...such a day for thanksgiving and celebration. Doesn't make this journey any easier on most days, I wouldn't think. But I am thanking God for your family and that you have one another. The men in your life are tremendous and I am sooooo thankful that you have them, Kate!!!Higginsgilreathnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-86946554237554583252012-06-21T11:21:53.671-05:002012-06-21T11:21:53.671-05:00Happy upcoming anniversary! I too married the mos...Happy upcoming anniversary! I too married the most amazing husband on June 24, 2000. Since then we have had 4 beautiful children and he has proven to be the father to them that I could only dream of. WE ARE BLESSED for such great men! My family is praying for you and holding you all in our hearts. -From Oregon, AndreaAndrea Shavernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-21375815979855316692012-06-21T11:20:59.814-05:002012-06-21T11:20:59.814-05:00I know I dont know your family but I have been pra...I know I dont know your family but I have been praying for Lucy and your family. I know the journey must be hard but remember Philippians 4:13- All things are possible through Him who strengthens me. Please hold onto that verse. God is on your side. In life, things happen that we don't understand, but God has a purpose for everything. Please hold on to hope and remember that God is able. <br />Praying for y'all,<br />KelseyKelseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-65193842541435731882012-06-21T11:17:44.990-05:002012-06-21T11:17:44.990-05:00tears......tears......kyleenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-703558520770776122012-06-21T11:14:29.488-05:002012-06-21T11:14:29.488-05:00Beautiful.Beautiful.Missynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-81967929952442218832012-06-21T11:14:21.244-05:002012-06-21T11:14:21.244-05:00I have never met your family but I have been readi...I have never met your family but I have been reading your blogs. I want you to know that there is hope and I am praying for Lucy and your family. Stay strong. <br /><br />Philippians 4:13<br />"I can do all things through Him whi strengthens me."<br />Please hold onto this verse. With God, anything is possible. Please don't give up. Have a great day an remember that God is with you through it all; even when it doesn't seem like it.Kelseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-59094825684112505402012-06-21T10:33:09.823-05:002012-06-21T10:33:09.823-05:00I have a lot I want to say to you.....when I feel ...I have a lot I want to say to you.....when I feel able to express it. However, it is enough to say that this mother's heart is bleeding for you and your family. I pray for you each day, some days it's like de ja vue for me.Nava Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-3443675277823846602012-06-21T10:04:31.004-05:002012-06-21T10:04:31.004-05:00Thank you for sharing your heart and your life wit...Thank you for sharing your heart and your life with us Kate and Erik. <br />prayers and hugsAngnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-1538071503056145982012-06-21T09:12:23.852-05:002012-06-21T09:12:23.852-05:00If your story doesn't make people believe in t...If your story doesn't make people believe in the power of prayer, then I don't know what will. I am so hopeful for Lucy and her future! What a blessed and beautiful family. Through all the pain and suffering, you have clung to the Lord and remained strong through Him, despite the weakness that this illness has inflicted upon all of you. I pray for Lucy's continued recovery and that she never has to go through that kind of pain ever again. May she continue to inspire many others!Stefanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-6711328025914469802012-06-21T09:07:01.876-05:002012-06-21T09:07:01.876-05:00I cried through the entire recap from Erik. Unbeli...I cried through the entire recap from Erik. Unbelievable pain, and unbelievable love. I saw a quote in Job yesterday that made me (still makes me) think of your family every time - 'my joy in unrelenting pain'. I'm astounded by the courage, the spirit, and the journey. I don't really know how, not knowing you guys in person, your story can live so fully, so real through so many people, but we live Lucy's fight through you. I pray for your daughter as I would for my own. It's a road no parent wants to walk on, but know yours is lined up with thousands of people to whom Lucy's life, and your family's hope, matters so very much. More than once I sat in my car bawling, pleading with God for your girl's comfort and healing. We love you.Anna Lukyanovanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-10261523069165285962012-06-21T08:57:23.245-05:002012-06-21T08:57:23.245-05:00Dear Kate,
I sit here with tears in my eyes after ...Dear Kate,<br />I sit here with tears in my eyes after reading this incredible story written by your dear husband. What a heart wrenching story he has told and yet it shows the love that he has for all of you so well. I am so glad that you have a husband that loves you so much and that your children have a father that loves them unconditionally. I am a mom to three children and a foster mom currently to two children...my husband and I have been foster parents for 7 years and every day we see children who have not felt this love that your children feel every day. Lucy, Ella and Jack are so blessed to have you and Erik as their parents...their lives are so rich and full because of your love and your faith in God. They will always have hope because of you both. You are amazing people and even more amazing to share your story with us. Thank you for sharing and know that your "friends in NJ" will always pray for each one of you. Hugs to you all...LisaLacuna112noreply@blogger.com