tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post1999062444057956944..comments2023-12-13T14:25:00.433-06:00Comments on In the Potter's Hands: Five or Six?Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286396125210248771noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-62297539048725594272011-04-01T15:12:54.997-05:002011-04-01T15:12:54.997-05:00It sounds like you all had a very nice day. I tot...It sounds like you all had a very nice day. I totally understand where you are coming from. You so what people to know about your WHOLE family, but it often is awkard for them. Plus, your really not looking for sympathy but just want to talk about everyone. The picture of the twins was very cute.Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913918550295644750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-24860802310978760112011-04-01T15:12:54.276-05:002011-04-01T15:12:54.276-05:00Because I know in whom I have believed. I had a r...Because I know in whom I have believed. I had a relationship with the Lord Jesus before this ever happened and I knew His promises to me. Losing our son did not change God or His promises. He is still who He says He is and has never once not faithfully taken care of us. God never promises in His Word that life will be easy or go just like we want it to. As a matter of fact, He promises we will have trials! However, He also promises to walk with us every step of the way and never leave us. I believe that all to be true and have experienced God's presence in my life over and over again.<br>How can I have joy and praise God? First, because He gives me the strength and courage to do so. Second, because He promises to work all things for good. This good is not something you and I can fully understand, it is not what always appears good to us. This good is bringing all things to His glory and I BELIEVE He has been and will do that through our loss. I can have joy because true joy does not come through this life or my circumstances, it comes through and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. The more I know Him, I can not help but have joy because nothing is as fulfilling as that. I am not claiming to never hurt, or to never have been angry or discouraged about my circumstances. I am claiming the truths of God's Word and that they can overcome all that. I hope that you too can find that kind of faith and joy in Jesus and what He promises.Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14286396125210248771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-50339332156741903712009-03-27T11:09:00.000-05:002009-03-27T11:09:00.000-05:00You are an amazing person... Not only are you a gr...You are an amazing person... Not only are you a great mother and wife you are a great inspiration.. You make me want to be a better person. My life is not at all what I had expected it to be but my life brings me great joy. I love my family.. I might have chosen the wrong path in many situations but what would I do without my husband and my kids? I have always said if something would happen to any of my kids you would have to put me in bubble room and lock the door because the thought of it I know I couldn't handle it. You and Todd on the other hand have something much greater you have Jesus and Faith and Understanding.. I hope to someday have all of those things back into my life. Again you are an amazing inspiration... Happy Birthday to Micah.. What a blessed and loved little boy...<BR/><BR/>Amanda SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-84733819819570717292009-03-19T13:04:00.000-05:002009-03-19T13:04:00.000-05:00Because I know in whom I have believed. I had a r...Because I know in whom I have believed. I had a relationship with the Lord Jesus before this ever happened and I knew His promises to me. Losing our son did not change God or His promises. He is still who He says He is and has never once not faithfully taken care of us. God never promises in His Word that life will be easy or go just like we want it to. As a matter of fact, He promises we will have trials! However, He also promises to walk with us every step of the way and never leave us. I believe that all to be true and have experienced God's presence in my life over and over again.<BR/>How can I have joy and praise God? First, because He gives me the strength and courage to do so. Second, because He promises to work all things for good. This good is not something you and I can fully understand, it is not what always appears good to us. This good is bringing all things to His glory and I BELIEVE He has been and will do that through our loss. I can have joy because true joy does not come through this life or my circumstances, it comes through and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. The more I know Him, I can not help but have joy because nothing is as fulfilling as that. I am not claiming to never hurt, or to never have been angry or discouraged about my circumstances. I am claiming the truths of God's Word and that they can overcome all that. I hope that you too can find that kind of faith and joy in Jesus and what He promises.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14286396125210248771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-18199504010839716382009-03-18T22:42:00.000-05:002009-03-18T22:42:00.000-05:00How do you do it? How do you keep on living life ...How do you do it? How do you keep on living life so joyfully when you're baby isn't with you anymore? My friends just had their two week old baby go to be with Jesus, and like you, I marvel at their faith and joy through the whole process. But how do you keep your lives together and even more so, praise God through the pain?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-12792994952829439132009-03-18T22:10:00.000-05:002009-03-18T22:10:00.000-05:00Love the look!!! It was so funny I went here think...Love the look!!! It was so funny I went here thinking "oh she hasn't had time to blog" not really paying attention and I caught the new look out of the corner of my eye not really looking and checked my tool bar getting ready to redirect it cuz I thought it went to the wrong blog! Funny, really looks nice, like the new arrangement of everything.Good job! Have fun this weekend.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042164859829811312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-1453682603231590302009-03-15T16:26:00.000-05:002009-03-15T16:26:00.000-05:00BTW-Love, love, love, all the pics!!;0)BTW-Love, love, love, all the pics!!;0)Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03824043169211697257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-40758898036068413742009-03-15T16:24:00.000-05:002009-03-15T16:24:00.000-05:00Thanks so much for giving us a peek into your hear...Thanks so much for giving us a peek into your heart!! Of course I cried through the whole thing, I'm with mom you need a "kleenex warning" at the top. You are so creative in the ways you celebrate Micah's birthday, and I know that these will always be very special memories for the rest of the crew. I will continue to pray that God will open doors for you to share, what an awesome testimony of Christ!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03824043169211697257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-72207236124159534202009-03-10T19:20:00.000-05:002009-03-10T19:20:00.000-05:00Great post. Thanks for sharing. I've always wonder...Great post. Thanks for sharing. I've always wondered that myself with telling others how many grandchildren your parent's have. I think it's awesome that you celebrate Micah's b-day the way you do. Great reminder for your other five children that Micah is part of who you are. Tell Caleb that Carter loved getting mail from him and the picture was a bonus if you know what I mean. See you soon.<BR/><BR/>ChadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-37630043414963743702009-03-09T21:57:00.000-05:002009-03-09T21:57:00.000-05:00Kim, I've been thinking and praying for you gu...Kim, I've been thinking and praying for you guys because I knew Micah's birthday was in the beginning of March. It's helpful to me to read about how you celebrate (and it's importance). I can relate to people asking how many children you have. Thank you for sharing about that. I've wondered how that will play out in our future. Now that I'm quite pregnant, many people have asked if this is my first and I always say, this is my second. It depends on the person and situation if I will tell them more about Paul. I think people might be confused sometimes but if they don't ask any further and I don't have the opportunity to share, I guess that's okay. <BR/>We're still really grateful that you & Todd came to visit us and share with us. You've helped us more than you'll ever know. Now Bobby is helping our good friends after their tragic loss.<BR/>Anyway, all of your children are beautiful and precious. Love ya,<BR/>SaraBobby and Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17876714412042257171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-11556826599447722982009-03-08T07:51:00.000-05:002009-03-08T07:51:00.000-05:00Kim, THANK YOU for sharing your heart, this story ...Kim, THANK YOU for sharing your heart, this story like this.... such a testimony of God's healing grace and sovereign goodness even when we just don't "get it" and never completely will- till we're with him. WHAT a testimony of His care for you all to see how he has continued to shepherd your family and supply joy for you to celebrate the gift he gave you in Micah. <BR/>Celebrating the Giver and the gift he gave you in Micah with you guys now.... and looking forward to the real celebration ahead!<BR/>KsJill Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113705015035015248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-59514198303311944352009-03-06T00:19:00.000-06:002009-03-06T00:19:00.000-06:00It sounds like you all had a very nice day. I tot...It sounds like you all had a very nice day. I totally understand where you are coming from. You so what people to know about your WHOLE family, but it often is awkard for them. Plus, your really not looking for sympathy but just want to talk about everyone. The picture of the twins was very cute.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913918550295644750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-63537018113364710992009-03-03T22:11:00.000-06:002009-03-03T22:11:00.000-06:00I don't remember ever seeing that picture of Micah...I don't remember ever seeing that picture of Micah before. I often struggle when talking to people about your family. I always count him when telling people how many nieces and nephews I have. Thanks for sharing. I think you guys always do a great job of honoring his memory! What a great day for the kids!Stacie@HobbitDoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171959259581013604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-23597695227297857752009-03-03T17:27:00.000-06:002009-03-03T17:27:00.000-06:00Thanks Kim you forgot to tell me to get the kleene...Thanks Kim you forgot to tell me to get the kleenex!!So thankful you guys are able to take the time as a family to celebrate Micah and what a special part of the family he is!! He truly is having the best birthday ever in heaven and yes what a wonderful day that will be when there is no more sadness or tears!! Love you guys tons!!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01042164859829811312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-89954156786416745602009-03-03T16:00:00.000-06:002009-03-03T16:00:00.000-06:00Thank's Kim for sharing...When people ask about ou...Thank's Kim for sharing...When people ask about our grandchildren I always count Mark and Micah and say we have two in heaven. That was such a cute picture of Micah. I always cherish the time we had with Micah at Stacie's wedding. The picture of the girl's so cute...they are getting so big! Tell the boy's we wish we could have been there to share the breakfast with them.Driftershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17960896702831839789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-19893061443626054292009-03-03T12:20:00.000-06:002009-03-03T12:20:00.000-06:00Oh, Kim, you are making me cry. I can't believe th...Oh, Kim, you are making me cry. I can't believe that it has already been five years, either. I am glad that you had a good time celebrating Micah's birthday; it's so cool to think that your boys are growing up knowing that death is not the end, but that their brother is definitely alive still and waiting for them. It always makes me think of that picture you posted a long time ago, the one Caleb drew of heaven. Thanks for sharing your heart. I love you!sharbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02698484802933293258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-29929069434113283822009-03-03T12:11:00.000-06:002009-03-03T12:11:00.000-06:00Kim- thanks for sharing this-- it is a great remin...Kim- thanks for sharing this-- it is a great reminder that there is always more to people than what we see! It's cool that you have chosen to celebrate these birthdays and even cooler the perspective that you have- that the party is waaaay better somewhere else!<BR/>Love,<BR/>BetsTengesdal 4https://www.blogger.com/profile/02489547498679389445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394431503472574569.post-53428242128405447222009-03-03T10:11:00.000-06:002009-03-03T10:11:00.000-06:00I'm glad you wonder that, because I do, too, when ...I'm glad you wonder that, because I do, too, when people ask how many kids you guys have. I'm glad all six had a good birthday.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910637507157396469noreply@blogger.com