tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post963304879977796946..comments2024-03-07T00:03:12.584-07:00Comments on John's Corner of the World: Gracie Lou finished her earthly battle . . .John Holzmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849211055450293089noreply@blogger.comBlogger158125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-45249653188116644252010-05-07T05:32:29.161-06:002010-05-07T05:32:29.161-06:00Thanks for sharing your story. We lost a baby in s...Thanks for sharing your story. We lost a baby in similar circumstances 10 years ago, but we are still strong & together - thanks be to God. Will pray for your family - especially Jonelle & Dave.DebiPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-84062209374209233502010-05-07T04:41:03.829-06:002010-05-07T04:41:03.829-06:00Grieving with you. We have two in heaven awaiting...Grieving with you. We have two in heaven awaiting us. There is joy in our hope of eternity in the midst of the sadness of our today. May God hold your hands as you walk THROUGH the valley of the shadow of death and bring you out victoriously on the other side.Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-4933950376268845212010-05-06T19:42:40.857-06:002010-05-06T19:42:40.857-06:00Our family loves you. We are praying for your con...Our family loves you. We are praying for your continued journey toward that day of final tear-shedding. What a glorious day it will be when the sin that has entered the earth and twisted creation dissappears forever. God is with you and your family. May you be filled with His spirit, finding comfort and peace in this hard time. Gracie Lou has joined a glorious kingdom, and an everlasting open hug from her Father of fathers.craigandkristenoverlynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-37829118000929460162010-05-06T18:26:23.444-06:002010-05-06T18:26:23.444-06:00My heart is with you all. We had a similar loss 1...My heart is with you all. We had a similar loss 15 years ago and it was crushing.<br />Big hugs to all. The hardest part was coming to terms with both of us experiencing grief in very different ways, and learning to be OK with that and honor each other.Clarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-39686154563093827382010-05-06T16:51:59.939-06:002010-05-06T16:51:59.939-06:00I am so heart broken for all of you. Please know t...I am so heart broken for all of you. Please know that we have been praying and I will continue to pray for you over this next week. May God give you all comfort and peace through this time, and may He especially be with Gracies parents and sister giving them all they need. He is such a loving, compasionate and caring Father and his will is for good in their lives.Donnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-58448028391937737652010-04-28T08:34:17.425-06:002010-04-28T08:34:17.425-06:00Yesterday my 6 year old son saw the picture of Gra...Yesterday my 6 year old son saw the picture of Gracie Lou held by Jonelle and asked about it. I shared the story with him, and we shed some tears together. Then he brightened up and said "She can play with KaraLynn now!". KaraLynn is my niece who, at 28 months, died a year before my son was born. I was also able to again to remind my son of the story of God's working in his life. He had an in-utero blood transfusion at 26 weeks gestation. The memory of those days and the decisions we had to make have been with me as I traveled through Gracie-Lou's life with you in prayer. I will continue to pray, that your relationships, especially Dave and Jonelle's marriage, may be built up rather than torn apart through this experience.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-73364703293354779952010-04-28T07:55:33.942-06:002010-04-28T07:55:33.942-06:00I am so sorry to hear of your loss. As a mother wh...I am so sorry to hear of your loss. As a mother who lost a son at 20 weeks gestation and now has a healthy one year old baby girl (who was born 9 weeks premature) I can sympathize with your pain. For me the worst was not knowing the reasons why it happened but now I have come to understand that everything happens for a reason and happens in it's own time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Allisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-37062069396705493712010-04-28T06:02:14.560-06:002010-04-28T06:02:14.560-06:00I have always heard that God has a rocking chair, ...I have always heard that God has a rocking chair, and who better to embrace our children the the Holy King! It is so difficult to part with our loved ones, and we may never know the reasoning behind a lot of God's ways. However, he sends us a comforter in the midst of our trouble. Gracie is now in a world that we are all trying to get to. Praise God for the eternal life He has promised! Therefore, this wasn't good bye, but a "see you later". God Bless you! You will remain in my prayers.Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-14800288693228712842010-04-27T23:35:10.939-06:002010-04-27T23:35:10.939-06:00I'm so sorry for your family's loss.I'm so sorry for your family's loss.Shellie Stephenshttp://twitter.com/shelliestephensnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-46112045215816817352010-04-27T20:48:36.120-06:002010-04-27T20:48:36.120-06:00Thank you, John, for sharing the journey of sweet ...Thank you, John, for sharing the journey of sweet Gracie Lou with us. My heart breaks for Jonelle and the rest of your family, but I'm so happy that she has such a strong family support system. What love you have demonstrated throughout. And I find myself so happy for both Mommy and baby that when she finished her journey, Gracie Lou was on her Mommy's chest. Bittersweet. More bitter than sweet, but precious nonetheless.Karen Joyhttp://onlysometimesclever.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-34091393942750564722010-04-27T15:28:01.569-06:002010-04-27T15:28:01.569-06:00So sorry for your pain and sadness. Such a beautif...So sorry for your pain and sadness. Such a beautiful picture of mommy and Gracie before she left to be with her savior. In Dec of this past year we said goodbye to our daughter. Ruthie was 6 1/2 months old . All I knew to do was ask the Lord to take my hand as I headed down an unfamilliar path. He is so faithful . Praying for you all during this time.randisandersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-57611137004493638602010-04-27T14:36:48.690-06:002010-04-27T14:36:48.690-06:00Words cannot express feelings in times like these....Words cannot express feelings in times like these...<br /><br />I'd like to share something that has comforted me, perhaps it may help<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SLHWFpSlq4Ronak Ganatranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-2072940627035634412010-04-27T14:02:56.958-06:002010-04-27T14:02:56.958-06:00Sharing your tears for precious Gracie, and contin...Sharing your tears for precious Gracie, and continuing to pray for you and all the family. She has left a tiny footprint on the heart of so many. She may not have cast a large shadow, but her life has caused a ripple that will flow through all of us and touch the world. Thank you for letting us share in the journey through prayer and your updates.klutmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-41129880753865313042010-04-27T13:07:48.089-06:002010-04-27T13:07:48.089-06:00We, too, have walked through the loss of a child. ...We, too, have walked through the loss of a child. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Cannot wait for the day of heavenly reunions!!<br /><br />"The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away. May the name of the Lord be praised." Job 1:21Jane M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-36352786510379655972010-04-27T12:16:30.049-06:002010-04-27T12:16:30.049-06:00I truly believe that LIFE, however brief it may be...I truly believe that LIFE, however brief it may be, is precious and leaves footprints upon our hearts that grief cannot negate nor time erase...my prayer is that God grants every one involved His peace to endure the loss and yet, everlasting joy, realizing that small, yet significant, imprint a baby named Gracie Lou has left behind. She is safe with Her heavenly Father, awaiting the grand reunion with all who loved her so!Autumn Manzonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-368441243950552852010-04-27T09:29:35.740-06:002010-04-27T09:29:35.740-06:00Mourning with you and praying for you. May He ble...Mourning with you and praying for you. May He bless you with His peace.Viviannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-67936166574819526942010-04-27T08:42:51.049-06:002010-04-27T08:42:51.049-06:00No words. Lot's of tears and prayers for Graci...No words. Lot's of tears and prayers for Gracie's family.SebbieDuenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-32513034642150527182010-04-27T08:11:39.863-06:002010-04-27T08:11:39.863-06:00I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for comf...I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for comfort and healing for you and your family. I heard these lyrics on the radio yesterday and hope that perhaps they give you some comfort. they are from Chris Rice's Untitled Hymn.<br /><br />And with your final heartbeat<br />Kiss the world goodbye<br />Then go in peace, and laugh on Glory's side, and<br />Fly to Jesus<br />Fly to Jesus<br />Fly to Jesus and live! <br /><br />May Gracie Lou's flight be glorious and may she wait for you all to hold her in your arms again and watch over you while she waits.Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-18568266948846928692010-04-27T07:55:44.737-06:002010-04-27T07:55:44.737-06:00Words are completely inadequate but I'm prayin...Words are completely inadequate but I'm praying for comfort and peace in this time of sadness. Thank you for sharing little Gracie with us.ginnymaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-11645874764802963212010-04-27T07:26:15.757-06:002010-04-27T07:26:15.757-06:00Thank you for sharing Gracie's life with us. ...Thank you for sharing Gracie's life with us. When I lost my first baby, I was comforted with the thought that maybe she was the 'treasures in heaven' that was waiting for us when we get there. I am praying for your family.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-47015046486773345982010-04-27T07:24:08.667-06:002010-04-27T07:24:08.667-06:00I pray for your family. Thank you for letting us s...I pray for your family. Thank you for letting us share in her life. It was a comfort to me when I lost my first baby when it came to me that my baby was maybe the 'treasures in heaven' God had waiting for us.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-67542768153018722072010-04-27T06:34:46.333-06:002010-04-27T06:34:46.333-06:00I am sorry for your loss. May God bring peace and...I am sorry for your loss. May God bring peace and joy through your time of sorrow. My prayers and thoughts are with you.louisewilesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-29517144941404321592010-04-27T00:34:59.186-06:002010-04-27T00:34:59.186-06:00Being a Mom this breaks my heart and I'm sitti...Being a Mom this breaks my heart and I'm sitting here crying over a baby I never knew and for a Mom and Dad I never met. But being a Christian I understand. May God bring you His peace and His strength to see you through your mourning. But He will turn your mourning into dancing again. Maybe when you will all be reunited in heaven again.Riette Gassernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-74855575780108203942010-04-26T23:37:58.045-06:002010-04-26T23:37:58.045-06:00Absolutely praying for your family .... As Gracie...Absolutely praying for your family .... As Gracie's parents they are victorious in the eyes of the Lord...Their child has entered into her Heavenly place into loving, real, pure, and forever arms.<br /><br />Prayers that the delay in their reunion does not break their hearts to the point of no return...<br /><br />AndreaAndreahttp://www.cockrumfamily.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6888282.post-24936761615374503342010-04-26T23:11:14.298-06:002010-04-26T23:11:14.298-06:00I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing...I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing with your blog. I am crying for you and praying at the same time.rebeccanoreply@blogger.com