tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post3571850291267148937..comments2024-03-15T13:00:08.144-05:00Comments on 2 Kids, a Mini Van and a Mortgage: Grateful HeartKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05304478032446507014noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-26410477849916898252011-11-23T06:59:58.621-06:002011-11-23T06:59:58.621-06:00Wow. I got goose bumps reading this. What a wond...Wow. I got goose bumps reading this. What a wonderful experience. Every time I lace up my shoes to go for a run while training for this half marathon, I think of Lucy, Kellan, and the families at St. Jude. We did our last ten mile run before the race Saturday night. The hubs was out of town (whole other story), the kids were about to drive me crazy, the house was a mess- all I could focus on was all the negative in my life. It was crazy and self centered. When the mail came, I opened up the mailbox to find two items from St. Jude. The first was my Hero's singlet for raising money, and the second was the Christmas campaign asking us to donate money. When I opened the campaign letter, I lost it. The letter was all about Kellan's journey. There was also a card from Sarah and John. I was bawling like a baby as I text Sarah and asked if SJ did that because I was on Kellan's team or if it was sent to everyone and she told me about Kellan being a spokesperson (or whatever it's called) for the Christmas campaign. Reading the letter made me realize that my bad day wasn't a drop in the bucket to what you and Sarah have faced. I felt guilty for being mad at the world that day over the pettiest of things. With renewed vigor, I set out on the 10 miler (it was still a bad run) and put things into perspective. All of this to say that on this Thanksgiving Eve, I am thankful for the lessons that St. Jude and their families have taught me- even though I think my situation may be the worst, I am reminded that He is in control! I've learned to look at my children differently and Thank God for their laughter, spunk, energy, and even their misbehaviors! ;o) I'd LOVE to meet you at the race!<br />Love,<br />Tina McMurray<br />(Sarah's friend)Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03639525523624941230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-1759740647283540002011-11-23T05:13:50.151-06:002011-11-23T05:13:50.151-06:00Kate,
I've been reading quietly since June or...Kate,<br /><br />I've been reading quietly since June or July and never commented, but this, as several other posts about your strong little Lucy just moved me to tears... You deserved this moment so much. Lucy is doing an incredible job fighting that horrible cancer, and she's looking so much better in the above picture. Me and my family wish you all the best, a very happy Thanksgiving, a wonderful Christmas that's coming up and a better & healthy new year... You are in our thoughts constantly. Much love all the way from Germany.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-25022510195231572662011-11-22T23:00:24.274-06:002011-11-22T23:00:24.274-06:00Wow!!! Out of the mouths of babes!!Wow!!! Out of the mouths of babes!!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-35530168844378383552011-11-21T22:11:21.994-06:002011-11-21T22:11:21.994-06:00Reading your post gave me chills over my entire bo...Reading your post gave me chills over my entire body. What a wonderful blessing to see both of your daughters up there and to Lucy feeling such strength to participate without hinderances! Blessed you are, my dear!Happily Marriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986545044339675305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-13927554207453254622011-11-21T21:52:14.347-06:002011-11-21T21:52:14.347-06:00This is the post ever!! I have been following your...This is the post ever!! I have been following your blog since February and have prayed for you daily!!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!!Stacy Bramlettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-46131787812672129972011-11-21T19:10:44.942-06:002011-11-21T19:10:44.942-06:00It's a wonderful testament to your faith, to s...It's a wonderful testament to your faith, to see her embrace faith so readily. He tells us to come to Him like a little child, and she does. He tells us all we need is faith the size of a tiny mustard seed, and still we struggle. What a great moment for you, and for her! You needed and deserved that moment, and He provided it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-76718332687831391252011-11-21T18:18:52.434-06:002011-11-21T18:18:52.434-06:00Wow! I'm moved to tears by the strength of you...Wow! I'm moved to tears by the strength of your family. How amazing!!! God bless and Happy Holidays.Brookreson Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063727081752081906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-84389440405348277712011-11-21T16:36:31.886-06:002011-11-21T16:36:31.886-06:00Reading this brought me to tears. So beautiful. Lu...Reading this brought me to tears. So beautiful. Lucy is an awesome little girl and I pray for her/your family every night. You all are an inspiration to me and your love for and faith in God is amazing. Thank you for this story, it started my week off right!Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061860893332154536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-82416136045673415192011-11-21T14:25:19.691-06:002011-11-21T14:25:19.691-06:00Kate,
I have been a silent follower of your blog t...Kate,<br />I have been a silent follower of your blog throughout Lucy's journey. I suffered the emotional loss of an adopted daughter two years ago and am still trying to find a way to heal from it. I read your post and cried as I read about your treasures singing their hearts out. Today, I have yet another court date for my "lost daughter". I have found myself not only humming this song all day, but imagining your little Lucy singing it in spite of what she has endured. Today, you provided me cause to stop and think as well as a sense of peace. My mom asks me all the time why I have a blog and I tell her jokingly it is because one day my words might touch someone in a way that I never know. Your words, and willingness to share did just that for me today. Thank you.<br />aknned@blogspot.comAnnie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17885988816277887022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-74194696946747604552011-11-21T11:58:05.469-06:002011-11-21T11:58:05.469-06:00An extra special Thanksgiving this year for your f...An extra special Thanksgiving this year for your family. Praise God whom all blessings flow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-66595835016680707872011-11-21T11:25:44.781-06:002011-11-21T11:25:44.781-06:00I am all smiles as I picture Lucy's participat...I am all smiles as I picture Lucy's participation in the program. How awesome!<br />As we sat in Sunday school this morning, I thought about how awesome it was and was very thankful that ALL of you were there today. You have been sooo missed!!!!! Love you all!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03941049977677497248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-20791321024628999022011-11-21T10:52:35.129-06:002011-11-21T10:52:35.129-06:00such a great post and so thankful for your family!...such a great post and so thankful for your family!!Clementsville: Population of 5!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01239031359286831605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-20724653056814804172011-11-21T10:43:49.599-06:002011-11-21T10:43:49.599-06:00How amazing is this!!! I'm having a hard time ...How amazing is this!!! I'm having a hard time holding back tears (I'm at work). Lucy is such an inspiration to so many people and she is an AMAZING little girl!! I of course have only seen Miss Lucy in pictures, but I can honestly say she as a sparkle back in her eyes- she looks so good! :) <br />GOD IS SO GOOD!!!Charityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790226024088186586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-59431532300040156192011-11-21T09:41:05.137-06:002011-11-21T09:41:05.137-06:00Wow! My heart was full seeing Lucy & watching ...Wow! My heart was full seeing Lucy & watching all of the kids sing out in thanksgiving, but I didn't know Lucy coming to sing WASN'T part of the plan! Amazing! She is beautiful, inside & out... and, again, it was GREAT to see you & your whole family at the school event! "Count your blessings, name them one by one. Count your blessings, see what God has done!" We are all so truly blessed... HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!Cherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851666934194924923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-41741573903207398932011-11-21T08:51:48.031-06:002011-11-21T08:51:48.031-06:00Kate,
What a beautiful way to start my day! Our ...Kate, <br />What a beautiful way to start my day! Our children are precious to us mothers! <br />I cannot imagine the feelings that you all had, our children are so innocent, which makes all of this trial that you are going through harder.<br />My prayer for your family is that you all will have Blessings heaped upon you this next year and that you all will see each and every one of them.<br />Happy Thanksgiving to you all!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235170617968045941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-69819192325504165532011-11-21T08:07:20.487-06:002011-11-21T08:07:20.487-06:00Absolutely love this! Tears! Go Lucy, Go! Much lov...Absolutely love this! Tears! Go Lucy, Go! Much love to all of you. Have a most fabulous Thanksgiving.Renee & Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701603337751136519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-53020463380906080742011-11-21T07:21:17.908-06:002011-11-21T07:21:17.908-06:00GO LUCY!!! Praise the Lord for the work He has pr...GO LUCY!!! Praise the Lord for the work He has preformed in Lucy's life! Thanks for this post...so encouraging!*Allison*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10011682556781214886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-34689099579723847852011-11-21T05:16:57.617-06:002011-11-21T05:16:57.617-06:00Lessons learned! You are going to be writing along...Lessons learned! You are going to be writing along time I think! How does anyone make it through life Jesus by their side? Thing is he is there even when they don't have a clue! I have a grateful heart too!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05933148155913991208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-63950904519848749762011-11-20T23:27:29.727-06:002011-11-20T23:27:29.727-06:00Lucy is just truly amazing. What a sight it must ...Lucy is just truly amazing. What a sight it must have been!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-33819432349416571462011-11-20T20:21:40.456-06:002011-11-20T20:21:40.456-06:00HI Kate, My name is Amy Thomas. I have also been...HI Kate, My name is Amy Thomas. I have also been following your journey for some time now and have been so moved by your experiences. After reading your post today about thankfulness, I wanted to suggest a book that I just finished reading. It is called 1000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp. It is all about being thankful- even when it is hard. Her book has made such an impact on me and I thought that you might enjoy it also. I will continue to pray for sweet Lucy and Emma and Jack. Is it so very strange that a stranger knows your family by name? :0) Thank you for sharing your life with your readers. You are touching peoples hearts through your words. May God Bless you all.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13210742443704443156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-76595949939985441382011-11-20T20:11:10.582-06:002011-11-20T20:11:10.582-06:00Awesome post. Thanks for sharing.Awesome post. Thanks for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-30445380769040808402011-11-20T20:10:03.782-06:002011-11-20T20:10:03.782-06:00Awesome post. Thank you for sharing.Awesome post. Thank you for sharing.srhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371907747756523754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-58617179227213573692011-11-20T19:49:12.953-06:002011-11-20T19:49:12.953-06:00Awesome!
Kate, I have been following and praying ...Awesome! <br />Kate, I have been following and praying for you all almost since the beginning of the news of cancer. I have read your ups and downs and have cried with you. I have pressed in with prayer and have even fasted for Lucy. I have witnessed you grow, change, be angry and now I see joy and thankfulness. <br />I am so proud of Lucy and how she is growing through this whole ordeal. It is a rough walk yet joy, thankfulness and peace are the feelings I am getting as I continue to read about your journey. <br /><br />Always praying,<br /><><child of Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11635805396738062444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-79096130475021859202011-11-20T19:38:53.381-06:002011-11-20T19:38:53.381-06:00Oh Kate, I am so happy for you. Your heart needed...Oh Kate, I am so happy for you. Your heart needed that moment. I hope this holiday season brings healing over Lucy, but over you as well. It is so hard being a Mommy, but I wouldn't have it any other way.Jen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07942484116911167861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-91955326190513670512011-11-20T18:51:14.501-06:002011-11-20T18:51:14.501-06:00Oh, I am so happy and joyful for the five of you! ...Oh, I am so happy and joyful for the five of you! The last picture is great. Lucy looks the best I have seen since February.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com