Steve and Kathy Tatakis
2007-03-14 22:58:58.0
I wanted to send another note to tell you that I am praying for you...my late daughter was an organ/tissue donor. I know Bree with get a heart!! You are inspirational but know that we are all thinking of you as well. I have been where you are sitting by my child's bed/waiting. ...I know that you are so correct that God is with all of us. My family finding God was a part our plan...and I am so glad. I am very sorry and will pray for the person titled "me" that told you to concentrate on Brea and less on His word. That person needs our prayer as well...you ARE concentrating on your baby...I am off to bed in Alaska and we will be lifting you and Brea up.
gabby
2007-03-14 21:30:44.0
mary,
I am a friend of Chris Brown (he works with Danny). Chris and his wife Nicole emailed me this link and I have been captivated for the last 2 hours reading all about Brea. Your family has forever left an impression on my heart. I will certainly be praying for your family. God Bless!
Lori
2007-03-14 21:06:18.0
The pics are so cute!! We are praying all of the time and will certainly be praying for Brooke, as well. I know it must be so hard to have you away from them. I'm praying that God will comfort Brooke and Baker during this time and give them the assurance that all will work out. Lots of love to both of you there......
Becky (adoptive mom) in NE
2007-03-14 20:55:58.0
Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world!!! For our battle is not against flesh and blood but against the spiritual forces in heaven. I am continuing to pray for you!!
Kim in Madison, WI
2007-03-14 20:35:28.0
Dear Mary, My name is Kim and I have a dear friend who adopted a little girl from China. She forwarded a prayer request to me from Tammy Thomason for little Brea.
I am so impressed by the messages of hope and peace being sent to you, and I pray that they are providing you with comfort. To be separated from your husband and older children while being at Brea's side must be extremely difficult for you. Having spent time in hospitals with both of my parents, I know how lonely and long the days can become for the caregiver. And your poor Brooke too - 10 can be so "old", yet still so very young, all at the same time. I'm sure she just needs her Mommy and her sister, as does Baker.
But know that so many are holding you in prayer and lifting you up. I add my name to those who are wishing a complete recovery for Brea. She has come too far to do anything but recover, in whichever way God chooses. She is truly, truly a beautiful little girl. I love her smiles! =)
And please ignore the poster a few down from me - whoever "me" is is just ignorant. If you don't believe God is in charge, what hope do you have???
Blessings to all of you,
Kim (mom of 3 in Madison, WI)
Shannon
2007-03-14 20:26:37.0
I don't know how you do it. Your strength and faith is so amazing. I am truly inspired by you. My faith has not been strong lately and to see all that you are going through and yet yours remains strong. I have sent prayer requests for Brea and your family to everyone I know. I wish I could do more for you. Please know that I think of you everyday and if her heart is healed - I will never doubt again. Best wishes to you and your family.
danielle
2007-03-14 19:46:16.0
mary,
I had my phone turned off in the liabrary and missed a call from Danny. Just settled down to check my email and to make my daily visit to Brea. Oh.....my! I am so... sorry that Brooke was feeling bad and that your blood pressure had to rise an additional notch for any period of time!!!! I hope that a visit with you is all of the medicine she needs for a little while.
(Call me when you have a calm moment - I have a thought to share with you. )
Please do not hesitate to ask me for anything that I can possibly help with here in Baton Rouge! and I truly mean that!!!
Brea's little smiling picture made me giggle and whisper "you go girl" a day or two ago! Hugs to you both! Can't wait to give you both one in person. :) Danielle
Holly McDaneld
2007-03-14 18:31:33.0
Mary, our family just returned home from our fingerprinting appointment today and our home study was sitting in our mail box when we returned home from a long drive. While we have never met you, only heard about you through the Phillips family, The Spirit of God prompted me to check your website to see how Brea is doing and I want you to know that I will be interceeding this evening for your entire family, especially your girls. God is too wise to be mistaken. God is too good to be unkind. So when you don't understand, when you can't see His plan, when you can't trace His hand;
trust His heart. (Romans 8:28) Trusting in Him for Brea's physical heart and for each of your family's emotional hearts as well. He is faithful. In His love, Holly McDaneld in North Carolina
Claudette Doize in Lafayette LA
2007-03-14 18:23:41.0
Heard about your beautiful family from a friend. Will keep you, Brea and your family in my prayers. May the Lord continue to comfort and strenghten you.
Heather Joiner
2007-03-14 17:34:04.0
Aunt Mary,
I forgot - please remind Brea that she has to get well soon so we can all go to Disney World! Please tell her that Cousin Patrick has some more cool stuff to teach her (running around, throwing stuff, interesting things to put in your mouth, ways to make your mommy scream that funny "no,no" word...). :)
And please ask her to tell you that we love you very much! :)
Heather
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