tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post3657102851493277897..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: Little ThingsAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-7112707052411780642007-05-02T14:19:00.000-04:002007-05-02T14:19:00.000-04:00I am so sorry for your loss. We know he is with ou...I am so sorry for your loss. We know he is with our Father having the time of his eternal life. <BR/>Please know that you and your precious family have been and still are in our prayers.<BR/>God Bless you Amanda :)<BR/>Love,<BR/>Linda V. ~ Las Vegas<BR/>www.crossroadsmbc.orgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-72379744577577268292007-04-24T11:13:00.000-04:002007-04-24T11:13:00.000-04:00Amanda, my heart weeps with your family. There is ...Amanda, my heart weeps with your family. There is nothing that I can say that hasn't already been said. You have a great many people that love you. This loss to you is heavens gain. Painful though it will be for a long time, the Lord will help you through these days. I pray for your family as the next few weeks pass. The Lord above is your strength, the God of your salvation will be your stronghold, your mighty tower. I have never met you, but because of the love of the Father in heaven, we can love those we have never met. And I do. Take care of your mom in this. Put your arms around her and tell her....assure her that prayers are going to the throne all over the world on her behalf! God is big! He's got her in the palm of His mighty hand!Aunt Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806347928893192298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-35505740704513311352007-04-23T23:01:00.000-04:002007-04-23T23:01:00.000-04:00I too am crying. After doing so many of your mothe...I too am crying. After doing so many of your mother's studies is as if we're all part of your family. What awesome memories you have of him and how cool to think you'll see him again in heaven. God bless you all.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306904623655879245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-22296357075009632492007-04-23T15:08:00.000-04:002007-04-23T15:08:00.000-04:00Let the tears and the memories flow. They bring t...Let the tears and the memories flow. They bring their own healing. God Bless you and your family.Amy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142898730112090580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-22084489912750694182007-04-23T12:05:00.000-04:002007-04-23T12:05:00.000-04:00I know EXACTLY what you're saying. Yesterday was ...I know EXACTLY what you're saying. Yesterday was the 13th anniversary of my daddy's, stepmother's and 14 year old sister's deaths. They all three died in a carwreck on I-85 in LaGrange, GA. They hydroplaned, crossed the median into on-coming traffic and were hit head-on by a transfer truck. They were on their way from Panama City, Florida to Greenville, SC for my sister's wedding, which was to be the next day.<BR/><BR/>After the funeral my sisters and I had to go to Panama City to clean out their house and put it on the market. We were the first people to walk back in their house after they had walked out of it. Beside the kitchen sink was an empty coffee cup with my stepmother's lipstick on it. Their was a brush in my sister's bedroom with strands of her long blonde hair in it. The shirt my daddy had worn to work was in the dirty clothes hamper (no doubt my stepmother picked it up off the floor and put it in there for him :) I'm sure he didn't!) We took turns going from pillow to pillow and inhaling what was left of them. It was very bittersweet. <BR/><BR/>I praise God that He owned all three of them before they left this earth. My daddy just got saved in the last year of his life. Since then all three of my daddy's girls have received Christ and are loving Him with all their hearts.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313514812844217885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-57843272541394246352007-04-23T07:03:00.000-04:002007-04-23T07:03:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry. What a blessing a Godly man is to hi...I'm so sorry. What a blessing a Godly man is to his family. The legacy he leaves behind is immeasurable, as you will share so much he gave you with Jackson.<BR/>I pray that God's peace and comfort will rain down on you as you go through this time with your family.<BR/><BR/>KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04023662613621208356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-10014618466321333442007-04-22T22:13:00.000-04:002007-04-22T22:13:00.000-04:00Praying for you - love you.Praying for you - love you.FitzandMollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418134906423614152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-71319867913653673482007-04-22T21:36:00.000-04:002007-04-22T21:36:00.000-04:00Hey sweet girl, you are in my prayers. Loss is on...Hey sweet girl, you are in my prayers. Loss is one of the sweetest things when you know they have gone to be with the Lord, but for us here, it is so painful because we are human, we are jealous and want them here with us. <BR/>I remember meeting your grandpa during Psalms of Ascents Bible study. I was sitting near the front and this sweet man behing me came up and started talking to me. We had talked for awhile before he said "I am Beth's dad." Then he went on about how proud he was of her and all his other kids. He then mentioned Jackson, how precious he was (you had brought him that night) and talked about you and Melissa. We must have visited for 10 minutes before Jennifer got up to start talking. A few weeks later, I saw him again at Bible study and he remembered my name and gave me a big hug. What a wonderful man... God radiated in him. <BR/>I am SO sorry for your loss...I am shedding many tears for you and your family. Never stop telling Jackson stories of him... he will always remember him through your stories. Hang in there Amanda, enjoy the time with your family, that alone is a blessing from God. I pray that God wraps his sweet arms around you, Jackson, Curt and the rest of your family tonight. Love ya- JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688785838345021704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-85743962659367759692007-04-22T21:26:00.000-04:002007-04-22T21:26:00.000-04:00I am so touched my these stories Amanda!! I sit he...I am so touched my these stories Amanda!! I sit here crying with you! What an incredible man he was! Just thinking about him greeting you at the door before you even got your seatbelt off has touched me. I know you guys were so close and your grief is so great right now!! I haven't stopped thinking about you all weekend! I love you so much!!Janelle and Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648300653777078847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-45208725765042327082007-04-22T19:15:00.000-04:002007-04-22T19:15:00.000-04:00Bless your heart, Amanda. It is so hard to lose t...Bless your heart, Amanda. It is so hard to lose the people we love. I'm praying for y'all as you go through this time. Even though we know where our loved ones are, it's so hard to let go of them here on earth.Big Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05569418470773215304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-43219409281359968242007-04-22T17:19:00.000-04:002007-04-22T17:19:00.000-04:00Amanda, I'm just catching up on my "reading"...I a...Amanda, I'm just catching up on my "reading"...<BR/><BR/>I am so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. I recently lost my father (6 months ago), so I know the pain you are experiencing.<BR/><BR/>Your grandfather's legacy lives on in your mom, in you and in your children. That's how you keep him alive in your heart!<BR/><BR/>Praise the Lord he is with HIS Heavenly Father!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617193625781600123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-25395929901146718322007-04-22T17:18:00.000-04:002007-04-22T17:18:00.000-04:00I am praying for you and also praising God that yo...I am praying for you and also praising God that you have had these moments.debra parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01838955108116075225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-70422049312729970852007-04-22T16:22:00.000-04:002007-04-22T16:22:00.000-04:00I am so sorry for your loss. Go ahead and cry it i...I am so sorry for your loss. Go ahead and cry it is ok to mourn. I am praying for you.Rita Locahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961929692808138092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-54238893035141793692007-04-22T15:03:00.000-04:002007-04-22T15:03:00.000-04:00Crying with you still...it was all I could think o...Crying with you still...it was all I could think of during worship this morning...I wondered, can they even sing or are their throats so thick that they can't even voice a note. Know that the Smith's will continually pray thoughout the next days and months...I thought this morning that we're all marked with such times and we come out changed...Again praying for God to send a gift ya'll's way this week, be it a salvation for someone you've long prayed for or a renewed relationship that had gotten strained or whatever God sees fit to gift you with.<BR/><BR/>Love you much in Christ!<BR/>HollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794673914973256109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-21332156999715687752007-04-22T15:00:00.000-04:002007-04-22T15:00:00.000-04:00Sweet sister, my heart cries with you and prays fo...Sweet sister, my heart cries with you and prays for you in understanding. I know the loss of a grandparent oh too well. Hold onto the thought of him dancing with the Lord and that you will see him again before long. Love you!The Schmidt Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717278952518679308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-52131083967103023402007-04-22T14:25:00.000-04:002007-04-22T14:25:00.000-04:00Amanda,I'm thinking of you and your Mom today. Ho...Amanda,<BR/><BR/>I'm thinking of you and your Mom today. How sweet your thoughts of your Daddaw are! I thought of you this morning during church -- how incredible that this form of communication makes me feel like I am a personal friend. I looked for Travis after choir to have him deliver this message personally. Couldn't find him, so I just want you to know that you are in my prayers. Tell your Mom, too! We love you both so much!!<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>DoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-42988484721132089982007-04-22T14:23:00.000-04:002007-04-22T14:23:00.000-04:00Bless your heart Amanda. I'm praying for you. Your...Bless your heart Amanda. I'm praying for you. Your words being it all back. 20 months is not too long.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252445562196825930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-5017965451657819652007-04-22T12:33:00.000-04:002007-04-22T12:33:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry about the loss of your grandfather. H...I'm so sorry about the loss of your grandfather. He sounds like he left quite a legacy with your family. Keep all of those memories of him close to your heart!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962409524106496122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-69295251072552273802007-04-22T11:25:00.000-04:002007-04-22T11:25:00.000-04:00I love your grandpa and I have never met him. Hang...I love your grandpa and I have never met him. Hang on to those memories! I just told my mom yesterday that I still dream of those little things that mema did that impacted me so much. You are loved Amanda!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13560937313876810597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-67536089553375613372007-04-22T10:59:00.000-04:002007-04-22T10:59:00.000-04:00Whoa, Amanda. So hard to find mere words to put to...Whoa, Amanda. So hard to find mere words to put to the big things...<BR/><BR/>I saw you just sitting on the stairs last night and I so wanted to give you a big hug. I don't know you well enough and it was awkward, but it shouldn't have been. So today I try to write a virtual hug for you. I saw a familiar sadness I know from losing my own dear ones. You put it so well--those details, little things become precious as they are the tangible things we have to hold on to. I wished I had known him. He was impressive--the kind of man it is hard to say goodbye to. His military medals and all the commendations speak volumes of his character, and the tender rose cut just for Maddie each day--all so dear. Treasure those memories, and let Him hold you in the palm of His Hand. Love you, sweetie...AnnetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-31270794229837645052007-04-22T09:58:00.000-04:002007-04-22T09:58:00.000-04:00Praying for your whole fam damily, Amanda. Your gr...Praying for your whole fam damily, Amanda. Your granfather just got to where he was going, amen? Yet those of us left behind miss them so much.<BR/><BR/>God of all comforts, be tangible to this precious sister today.Kelly @ Love Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037513409301217473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-67799817383777456272007-04-22T09:12:00.000-04:002007-04-22T09:12:00.000-04:00It sounds like your Daddaw was a "man amoung men."...It sounds like your Daddaw was a "man amoung men." That's the sweetest thing I've ever heard...cutting a fresh rose everyday. He loved, and he did it well. What a great example and legacy he's left your family.Sunni at The Flying Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06275978815202919802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-53144551660112670322007-04-22T09:06:00.000-04:002007-04-22T09:06:00.000-04:00This post make me choke up at the thought how hear...This post make me choke up at the thought how heartfelt it is. Your sweet emotions came through in your writing. Know that you are being lifted up to our heavenly Father and He is holding you and your family. Thanks for letting us know you and somehow be a part of this time with you. Blessings.PandaMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950252680639174490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-8194153799029658392007-04-22T08:36:00.000-04:002007-04-22T08:36:00.000-04:00Bless your sweet, tender heart...know that I will ...Bless your sweet, tender heart...know that I will be praying for you today! I know he was so proud of you...and what a treasure your memories of him will be.boomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675279081741763175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-42471446926311189562007-04-22T08:18:00.000-04:002007-04-22T08:18:00.000-04:00I remember those splitting headaches from when my ...I remember those splitting headaches from when my grandma went to see her maker as she always said. May God continue to shower your mind with all the wonderful memories of your grandpa and know that you have sistas praying for you all over the place....Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11221108113261292862noreply@blogger.com