To all of you who are beginning your comments "You don't know me but......", YOU MEAN THE WORLD TO ME.
Thanks so much for caring and stopping by and for signing your names, putting where you're praying from and how you heard about our son. I'm humbled by your kindness. I can't wait to perhaps meet you one day in heaven, where these tough times will be over forever.
Oh Carinda, you and your family are loved so much and your faith is beyond words. I praise God for the amazing love, support and prayers that are helping you all feel a little less burdened.
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you! May our Lord's unconditional love give you the comfort you need. Praying for you!
ReplyDeletePraying for strength, peace & comfort for you & your family. I am friend's with Missie & was pointed to your blog from her facebook site. I wept for your loss as I read through your journey with your son... my prayers will continue to be with you.
ReplyDeleteYOU DON'T KNOW ME BUT...your story has reminded me how precious my children are and prompted me to hold them a little tighter last night. My 4 year old even complained that I was squeezing her. Your faith-filled story has inspired me to be more loving and patient with my children. Praying that you will feel God's comfort through this time.
ReplyDeleteYOU DON'T KNOW ME BUT...your story has reminded me how precious my children are and prompted me to hold them a little tighter last night. My 4 year old even complained that I was squeezing her. Your faith-filled story has inspired me to be more loving and patient with my children. Praying that you will feel God's comfort through this time.
ReplyDeletei hate feeling so out of touch in CA and so out of reach, but please know that you are loved and prayed for and that because of your blog and such that the world is watching and I can't help but think that this affecting lives for Christ even though this is soo hard. It is amazing to see our Berean family at a distance now and how they are coming along side you all. We are praying for sweet rest and comfort today and in the days to come. And know that even though we cannot be there physically, we are still your "family" and we are hurting for you. Drullards in CA
ReplyDeleteYou may not remember us, but we used to go to Berean before moving to Alaska. We remember you, and were so glad when we heard from the Kinghams that you had adopted a boy from the Ukraine. Whenever I hear someone has adopted, I think it is one of the most wonderful things. There is something beautiful in choosing to love someone and making them your own, like God did for us. When I was younger I did some missions work in Ukraine and in the orphanages, and we hope one day that we could adopt as well. I'm SO sorry to hear for your loss...I think Pastor Sean's words were so fitting...about not trying to figure it all out. When we were at Bragg we lost a baby (miscarriage) and I just couldn't see the sense in it...couldn't understand. The pain was so sharp and so real it took my breath away. I realized one day that I will not know why, but I can trust God's love through the pain. My family and I are praying for you everyday.
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Thomas and Christina Witt
You don't know me but I am Candice Kellett's sister. I cannot imagine the pain you are going through now but I admire your strength and faith. Many thoughts and prayers from Kansas City!
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I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain you must be feeling right now. You're in my prayers.
DeleteYOU DON'T KNOW ME BUT... I feel like I know your family a little through my sister Rita. My heart breaks for you and I wish you all of the love, hope and healing power that God has to offer!! It is unconditional and free for the faithful. Know that you are in the hearts and prayers of many people in your Christian family!
ReplyDeleteCarinda and Family...I haven't commented yet on any of your posts because I simply didn't know what to say.
ReplyDeleteYour strength moves me. I can't imagine the pain you and your family are experiencing. I've been praying for you and your husband and precious girls every day since I first found out. Know that you are prayed for by many. May the Lord see you through this storm. You are an amazing testimony to everyone you know.
The Leonard Family...Matt, Alexis, Evan and Trent
Carinda, this is Jodi Hester, Tim and my husband Tommy work together. Please, PLEASE know that you and your family are in the prayers of many at Fayetteville Christian, and in the Hester home. I, too, am touched by the tremendous faith you have in our Heavenly Father, when many would only question Him. From one mother to another, I love you although we have never met. My heart is touched deeply, and while I mourn with you, I also celebrate your beautiful son's life. Proverbs 3:5,6
ReplyDeleteMy name is Melissa Powell and Carinda, you don't know me but my husband and I played coed softball with Tim. I heard of your loss through Rita and Sarah's facebook post. I have been praying everyday for answers and comfort for you and your family. I have an 11 year old son as well and cannot imagine how you must feel. I am happy that your son got to know what it was like to be loved by a family before the Lord called him home. I am so inspired by your faith and strength and I truly believe God brought this precious boy into your life so you could let him know Jesus. I read of your dream the other night and I believe that was God's way to try and comfort you and let you know that your boy is home. I will continue to pray for you all. May God Blees you and give you comfort and answers.
ReplyDeleteI'm Patty D'Achille. I'm friends with Donna Dranchok from New York. I am deeply sorry and grieved over the loss of your son. I pray God's comfort and grace for you and your family as you continue to mourn. I also pray the knowledge of seeing him again will comfort you. God bless all your memories of your son.
ReplyDeleteTiffanie Doyle shared your story in an online group I am in. I have been following your blog the last several days and been praying for your family. I am so very sorry for your loss and trust the Spirit to pray for you in ways that I can't know you need. Praying that the Lord will comfort you and lift you up/carry your through this time. In Christ, Michele Massie
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me personally, but I'm Kelly's sister-in-law. I read Pastor Sean's Blog and saw some posts via Facebook. I am so, so very sorry for your loss. I know that apologies don't take away sorrow, so I wanted to let you know you have even more prayers for your family, all the way from Arizona. And also, thank you for being a part of my nephew's life <3
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