tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post1472115271877636526..comments2023-08-26T09:53:06.838-04:00Comments on Be Strong and Courageous: Nearly 9 Days oldAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00498667136217421642noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-6820813857611271522008-05-13T17:40:00.000-04:002008-05-13T17:40:00.000-04:00I loved the portraits that Brent took of you and y...I loved the portraits that Brent took of you and your sweet Joshua. I'm sure you will cherish those photos forever. He IS such a beautiful boy!!MaryLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674780641656484010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-59566807187765289312008-01-16T16:36:00.000-05:002008-01-16T16:36:00.000-05:00susie,I sent you an e-mail I hope you get it soon!...susie,<BR/><BR/>I sent you an e-mail I hope you get it soon! Thank you for the continued updates on your beautiful baby boy, wow it's seems like just yeasterday I was doing your hair at your wedding and now you have a beautiful family and a great marraige, BlessingsSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02199870075075271000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-9855008738431398422008-01-16T13:33:00.000-05:002008-01-16T13:33:00.000-05:00I cannot find the words to say how I felt reading ...I cannot find the words to say how I felt reading your story...and although I knew nothing about you until today. Your family has touched my heart deeply. It has been amazing to hear your journey...I pray for enduring peace for your family. Your son is precious....he has already been a gift to so many. Your in my thoughts & prayers. God Bless you all!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Thinking of you in W.Va.!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-71876038525035532062008-01-16T11:09:00.000-05:002008-01-16T11:09:00.000-05:00Susie,I have just recently found out about your st...Susie,<BR/>I have just recently found out about your story on babyfit.com, I want you to know I am praying for you and her family. Joshua is a very handsom lil man. He is a very strong baby, what the doctor's said he wouldn't survive..he did. His life is in God's hands and God will take care of him and your family. I am also very impressed with your outlook, you are a very strong person as well. I am a new mommy and I lil girl is 7 months old and I worry about her every second of the day, I commend you Susie.....God BlessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-16616940994921135302008-01-16T10:10:00.000-05:002008-01-16T10:10:00.000-05:00i don't pray or believe in god or anything, but i ...i don't pray or believe in god or anything, but i do believe in the value of life, nature, and love. You have the most natural, humble love and this amazing peaceful energy, all for this little tiny life and it is truly incredible. I hope you all are having a wonderful day. <BR/><BR/>Lots of Love,<BR/>MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-57420273401213325972008-01-16T08:31:00.000-05:002008-01-16T08:31:00.000-05:00Susie, You are amazing! Matt and you were hand p...Susie, You are amazing! Matt and you were hand picked by God to recieve the blessing that Joshua is becaus he knew how wonderful you would be with him. He is a beautiful miracle. Every day is a blessing. My heart does break for this situation, but I know that God is faithful to carry you all through. I love you all like my own family. I will continue to pray for you all.<BR/><BR/>Debbie SeidersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-1623665409873383212008-01-16T03:10:00.000-05:002008-01-16T03:10:00.000-05:00I don't know you, but I'm happy every day I open t...I don't know you, but I'm happy every day I open this and see that you got another day. I am happy for every day you get to spend with Joshua.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-20012609322787347212008-01-16T00:17:00.000-05:002008-01-16T00:17:00.000-05:00I just wanted to say hi and give you a *hug*. I so...I just wanted to say hi and give you a *hug*. I sort of know what you are feeling and going through - although I do know that every situations is different. <BR/><BR/>We too lost our son. We knew he had problems from the 20 week scan. Just like Josh he survived to term. The doctors did not expect him too but he did. We got 4 beautiful days with our Sami. Cngrats on making it so far I hope you get many more days with your Josh. He is so cute.dynamitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00268034470670567692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-32079948576035788982008-01-15T21:57:00.000-05:002008-01-15T21:57:00.000-05:00Today as I read your blog I had two words go over ...Today as I read your blog I had two words go over and over and over in my head...CHERISH and TRUST!<BR/><BR/>We all must cherish every moment we are alive. Some reading this may not have as long as Joshua does to live - only God knows! I am so blessed to hear of how you are cherishing Joshua - don't forget to cherish each other too!!! He is such a blessed little boy for God to choose you all to entrust Joshua to for all the days of his life!<BR/><BR/>And in all things we must trust HE who created us and knows it all!!! I am reminded of my favorite Bible verse - Jer 29:11-12 "For I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, I will listen to you."<BR/><BR/>We love you guys and pray for you every day!!!<BR/><BR/>Love & Prayers, Pastor Roy & Family in PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-65650130028202208842008-01-15T21:23:00.000-05:002008-01-15T21:23:00.000-05:00Perhaps a strange request, but I noticed in the ba...Perhaps a strange request, but I noticed in the background of this photo i could see one of his feet and I decided I want to see his little toes. I know you can't upload alot right now because of the download limit, but suppose you take them and send them on as you're able? i think baby toes are just amazing! Haha. <BR/><BR/>i love you susie, I wish i was there too. I admit, I had a little emo moment when cate told me. I want to be there more than anything right now, but as with Joshua, God has his reasons. Love to you and the whole family. Kisses for my little munchkins :)<BR/><BR/>HavieHavalahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08692435995234622258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-51566240136912667102008-01-15T20:35:00.000-05:002008-01-15T20:35:00.000-05:00You can load 100 pictures on your Babyfit Babypage...You can load 100 pictures on your Babyfit Babypage as long as they are smaller then 5 megabytes if you are looking for additional space to share pics. You can link to your Babypage from here as well. Thanks so much for sharing your journey with Joshua.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-75962598753422704192008-01-15T19:32:00.000-05:002008-01-15T19:32:00.000-05:00I'm sorry you feel you have to explain anything ab...I'm sorry you feel you have to explain anything about your decisions. I think that's the really bad "flip side" of trying to live transparently. It's a beautiful thing, to allow any of us into your heart, to glimpse the love you feel and to show everyone that each baby is simply a baby, worthy of love. And that you can love someone fully, even if they have a short expected lifespan, knowing the risk of loving them, that you will grieve when they leave you. All of this is the sort of thing we all need to learn, and not all of us will have the same ways to learn it as you, so we grow in learning from you. <BR/><BR/>You are the only ones who can make any decisions for Joshua, and clearly you adore him, and your decisions are made out of love for him. I know you have exhausted the possibilities, just hoping there was a way. (You feel "mean" when you have to suction his nose!) We know, we know that you love him.<BR/><BR/>Thank you, anyway, for explaining - even though we actually don't "deserve" explanations. But your patient explanation can help others see that all you are about for your baby is loving him for as long as you are given the gift of his presence. And that you are just grateful for that - wishing for more, but grateful anyway.<BR/><BR/>cAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-33664702970273751292008-01-15T19:24:00.000-05:002008-01-15T19:24:00.000-05:00Oh you guys...I wish there were more words in the ...Oh you guys...I wish there were more words in the English language that I could use to express all I want to tell you. <BR/><BR/>You're absolutely right to make the choice to spend the time you have with your beautiful, miraculous son...and not searching for answers that don't exist. I hope others will understand that, too. Such an incredibly hard decision and very brave of you to make it. I can't imagine how difficult it is.<BR/><BR/>When our son was born and we were suddenly innundated with bad news it felt like we were being beat up. It was one thing after another after another...and endless list of birth defects and possibilities for more. Even at the very worst of it, during the most horrible and terrifying times, we were also struck with such overwhelming goodness in the form of support from family, friends, and strangers. I never knew how simple words of encouragement could really help someone until I was the recipient of those words. Now I know.<BR/><BR/>So, I hope I can offer you some encouragement and support and strength. I am so impressed by your family. I am praying for you...all the prayers you've requested and then some. I mostly pray for you to be able to enjoy the good and receive the love and support being offered to you.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>becca<BR/><BR/>eyeonthebaby.blogspot.combeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10410108700961287983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-72120129571601166982008-01-15T18:46:00.000-05:002008-01-15T18:46:00.000-05:00You are right....enjoy him, every minute with him....You are right....enjoy him, every minute with him. We should all do that with our children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-22287657110381959542008-01-15T18:04:00.000-05:002008-01-15T18:04:00.000-05:00That is the first time Ive seen his eyes open, wha...That is the first time Ive seen his eyes open, what a beautiful little boy. Im still praying and believing for you and your family.<BR/><BR/>God bless,<BR/><BR/>AutumnAutumn Martinagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337284387697512668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-49003200264211987082008-01-15T17:45:00.000-05:002008-01-15T17:45:00.000-05:00Both your children are sweet, pretty and handsome!...Both your children are sweet, pretty and handsome! My heart goes out to your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-64011934715563519292008-01-15T17:13:00.000-05:002008-01-15T17:13:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing your journey, and Joshua's e...Thank you for sharing your journey, and Joshua's exceptional birth story; he's a beautiful little boy. Wishing you more sweet and beautiful moments with your son, daughter and husband.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-36150514569327836522008-01-15T17:09:00.000-05:002008-01-15T17:09:00.000-05:00You're right- who couldn't love that face? He's be...You're right- who couldn't love that face? He's beautiful & you're all amazing Susie! <BR/><BR/>~Heather~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-61368913549386868552008-01-15T17:06:00.000-05:002008-01-15T17:06:00.000-05:00hey this is christina's mom (deb ) AGAIN....every ...hey this is christina's mom (deb ) AGAIN....every time I want to write it all comes out weird.....well today in EBI chapel we were singing this song & it impacted me a lot.....it goes for ALL of us...."I know for sure all of my days are held in your hand,crafted into your perfect plan ..."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7029247928009946691.post-39324534072905896702008-01-15T16:01:00.000-05:002008-01-15T16:01:00.000-05:00Susie,I have had the fortune to have been followin...Susie,<BR/><BR/>I have had the fortune to have been following your story for several days now, and am so impressed with your attitude towards what is happening within your family. I found you thru one of the T-18 blogs. Your testimony and sweet spirit are a real blessing to all who read this blog. I am sure there are still more people reading than you know! You probably will never know who all you are blessing this side of heaven, but please, keep on blogging anyway! I love to see daily updates on Joshua and will continue to pray for him and your family.<BR/><BR/>Devin in Illinois (USA)<BR/><BR/>p.s. For the record, I believe you are doing the right thing by enjoying Joshua while you have the time with him--don't let anyone's comments make you doubt what is truly a decision that ONLY you and your husband can make.Devinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00536576059551978920noreply@blogger.com