Aunt Tammy
2007-10-28 18:04:21.0
Brooke,
Uncle Tim and I sure did miss being at your birthday party. We were really looking forward to being there, but Uncle Tim had the health problem and we thought it best not to travel right now. We can't wait to see everyone for Thanksgiving. Give Brea, Baker, Your Mommy & Daddy a big hug and kiss from me. I love you all with all of my heart and miss you more than you know.
Hugs & Kisses,
Aunt Tammy
Hayden Rigby
2007-10-24 18:39:59.0
Happy Gotcha Day!! from Louisiana. We are really missing you guys here! Halloween won't be the same without you!
Glad to hear that things are going well. Call soon!! Love, Hayden
cathy jones
2007-10-18 10:17:12.0
I haven't checked on you guys in a while (we have been having our own family crises here). My heart just skipped a beat when I was scrolling down and read the words "A Stroke?". I am so glad that everything turned out fine. I know how you feel about nurses and doctors thinking you know too much, but it goes with the territory after you have had a crisis with your child. God has given you that wisdom: it keeps you informed and prepared, keeps your child(ren) safe from mistakes, and it also helps you be more empathetic and informative for other parents who might face the same thing. I hope that the new church is working out---it can be especially hard on kids to change churches. My heart goes out to you for feeling you have to defend yourself, but my heart goes out more to the people who don't understand, who don't WANT to understand, and who point and stare, especially that church. They are missing so many of God's blessings, by being judgemental and by not getting to know your family. Don't you feel guilty for one minute about being protective of Brea vs. germs. You don't have to defend anything you do that is according to God's will. Frankly, I have been surprised by all of the pictures of her without the mask in very public places: Disney World, the pool, picnics, etc. God knows the great job you are doing as her parents, and He will continue to guide you. Brea is where she is today because of your faith in God. As I read your latest posts, I am reminded that I need to enjoy every minute of every day---I have been guilty of having pity parties lately. I knew it had been too long since I had read your inspiring declarations of faith and gratefulness. Happy-One-Year-With-Brea Day!! (belated). "Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done." Phil. 4:6
Ali Thomas
2007-10-17 10:01:48.0
I have been so blessed by your story as my family endures the long wait for our little Chinese girl. Seeing the pumpkin pictures, I was reminded of a photo you posted right after getting back from China. I think it was of the kids in Walmart picking out a pumpkin. What a year since then!
This verse comes to mind.
11For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jer 29:11
~Ali
Aunt Mary
2007-10-15 18:33:43.0
Loved the pictures,Isee growth each time I look at brea,she is a miracle..
Hope to see you soon.
Aunt Mary
Joy travel mate
2007-10-15 11:22:06.0
I love the year time line of pictures. I wish that we had thought of that.
Diana
2007-10-15 08:43:47.0
Congratulations on ONE Year!!!
mags
2007-10-15 05:37:26.0
and the very last picture of her swinging away says it all.........a happy, healthy, peaceful little Brea.....a gift from God. What a blessing she is! what an inspiration you all are...THANK YOU! x
mags
2007-10-15 05:37:07.0
and the very last picture of her swinging away says it all.........a happy, healthy, peaceful little Brea.....a gift from God. What a blessing she is! what an inspiration you all are...THANK YOU! x
mags
2007-10-15 05:35:59.0
and the very last picture of her swinging away says it all.........a happy, healthy, peaceful little Brea.....a gift from God. What a blessing she is! what an inspiration you all are...THANK YOU! x
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