tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post4058484809403897162..comments2023-11-11T00:44:20.900-08:00Comments on Bella's Blessings: October 16: A New Day +5Bella's Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372603162401786615noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-36338066202364377732010-10-18T09:57:17.857-07:002010-10-18T09:57:17.857-07:00We probably have more angels than we deserve. You ...We probably have more angels than we deserve. You are high on the list.Lynne and Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-36609772925500973002010-10-17T22:15:22.454-07:002010-10-17T22:15:22.454-07:00Love the 3 F's. Still continuing to pray for y...Love the 3 F's. Still continuing to pray for your beautiful family. and all of your pictures have in beautiful! i don't know what type of camera you have or if you just have "that special touch", but throughout the blog i've always thought to myself, wow, those ar some of the greatest pictures. take carea LA residentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-35673123298066399242010-10-17T20:35:43.183-07:002010-10-17T20:35:43.183-07:00Hey Tim! Glad to hear that you were in the beauti...Hey Tim! Glad to hear that you were in the beautiful White Bear Lake yesterday! That's where I grew up, and it is a wonderful place!<br /><br />Thank you for the call today too! It was nice to hear from you, and I hope that we can work something out for tomorrow. I wanted to let you know that Lori gave me her email address to pass on to you, and we are all working on getting thursday off of work for the memorial....none of us are about to miss it!<br /><br />I hope you all are doing well. I think about, and pray for you all often. After reading your blog yesterday it made me think of the book of James<br /><br />"2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."<br /><br />12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."<br /><br />I look forward to seeing you all again soon.<br /><br />ReneeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-27673496425435267462010-10-17T20:28:50.394-07:002010-10-17T20:28:50.394-07:00Wow Tim. All I can say is wow! The words you wro...Wow Tim. All I can say is wow! The words you wrote on Day +4 touched me deeply - in fact, I printed out the part where you wrote: <br /><br />"What is your biggest obstacle in life right now? I don't want to know what you are doing about it, I want you to look at WHO YOU ARE BEING in the face of it. You can choose that. So, if you look outside and see a result you don't like, and look inside and realize you don't like who you're being to get that result, change who you are being. Try it."<br /><br />Wow. I'm going to tape that statement to my monitor and maybe to the fridge, the dashboard, etc. (I may need to read it often LOL.) <br /><br />You said you didn't want to know what our biggest obstacles are right now, so I'm not going to elaborate, but suffice it to say that it is 'small potatoes' compared to the challenges you've been through. In fact, anyone who has had a teenager has probably gone through the same obstacles I'm facing right now. (I was a "good" teenager so I expected my teenager to be respectful and always in a good mood instead of cranky, lazy and disrespectful LOL. What dream world was I living in??)<br /><br />After reading your statement, I took a step back and said to myself, "I don't have to react that way." The last few days have been a little calmer around here. I think my son is surprised that he's not getting a reaction out of me when he does the same things he used to. I'm hoping this is going to be a change for the better. (Not that I'm hoping "he'll" change anytime soon, but "I" will.)<br /><br />Thanks again for helping me see the light!<br /><br />I'm glad you're enjoying the awesome weather we've been having in MN/Western WI. This is the best fall I can remember in recent years. <br /><br />Lyla (Hudson, WI)Lylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17201176817107799395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-16354327572452011822010-10-17T20:27:54.182-07:002010-10-17T20:27:54.182-07:00I just saw some great pictures of Team Bella poste...I just saw some great pictures of Team Bella posted on Facebook from the CHOC walk. Thanks to Natalie for posting them. I especially loved the to ode to Bella's fabulous socks of the day.<br /><br />Your pictures from the orchard make me want to go buy some cider. I have the entire last week of October off. My husband and I are starting it off with a weekend at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland. Some "Fall" activities like an orchard might follow.<br /><br />Angela Ulrich<br />Dublin, OhioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-27075795770580483682010-10-17T20:24:45.072-07:002010-10-17T20:24:45.072-07:00(just wanted to add that I sent you that butterfly...(just wanted to add that I sent you that butterfly picture through Facebook!)<br /><br />JessJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17151874030864510371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-88729630495522768772010-10-17T20:24:15.096-07:002010-10-17T20:24:15.096-07:00Check with whomever is doing the memorial service....Check with whomever is doing the memorial service. I know some of the funeral homes around here (Kansas) can do that, though I don't have the foggiest idea how. My other thought, as others have mentioned, would be to digitally record it & link it to your blog. <br />Many prayers to you & yours.<br />Brenda (Kansas)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-12126116297572583702010-10-17T20:21:47.143-07:002010-10-17T20:21:47.143-07:00What beautiful pictures! The air looks so crisp an...What beautiful pictures! The air looks so crisp and must be refreshing to take a full breath...just wanted to drop in and let you know that I'm thinking about your precious family. Always in my thoughts in prayers,<br />nicole bnicole bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-66432140258393409502010-10-17T20:14:02.017-07:002010-10-17T20:14:02.017-07:00Gorgeous day for your family! You deserve it!
Ho...Gorgeous day for your family! You deserve it!<br /><br />Hope you can webcast the memorial or even video it? I know it is going to be a beautiful service to honor sweet Bella. Sad, but full of love and praise.<br />Kim from CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-18861011973016928512010-10-17T20:13:38.086-07:002010-10-17T20:13:38.086-07:00Glad you were able to get out and enjoy the wonder...Glad you were able to get out and enjoy the wonderful fall day. I would definitely watch if you are able to get the memorial service out on a web cast. And having it available afterwards would be great too, as I'll probably be sleeping during the day while it's occurring!<br /><br />Jess<br />Chicago, IL<br /><br />(I'll be e-mailing you the most awesome butterfly picture that my boyfriend took several years ago. Every time I see it now, I think of Bella)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17151874030864510371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-22247769459998888412010-10-17T20:13:12.358-07:002010-10-17T20:13:12.358-07:00I had bought Bella's Blessing a couple months ...I had bought Bella's Blessing a couple months back, I just started reading it last night. Just now I was going back over some of your posts from the start of the Minnesota adventure. I miss her and I feel like part of my day is missing by not being able to follow her journey anymore. Your posts are still amazing to read and I am excited to see what you will have in store for the EB community because I highly believe that you will stay present amongst all those afflicted by EB. But not being able to read about Bella, and see Bella. I do miss her. My heart goes out to you all because I know you miss her so much more.<br /><br />Love from Dallas.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785790930155861523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-33817103032633833912010-10-17T19:56:52.155-07:002010-10-17T19:56:52.155-07:00Tim
I have been reading...just havent had a momen...Tim<br /><br />I have been reading...just havent had a moment to comment. Busy working on my "special project". I have been thinking about you, Ang, Ali and Bella so much as I have been working through this project and the tears fall so easily. <br /><br />The midwest really is beautiful. I love the change of seasons. Fall has always been my favorite. The smells, colors, crisp air. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures.<br /><br />I was thrilled that both grandmas were able to make it to be with you. I hope they will still be here Thursday...I would love to meet them.<br /><br />If you cant figure out the webcast (which is ideal)...can you record the memorial and have that available?<br /><br />Sending my love to you all and sweet kisses to Ali.<br /><br />Denise, WIDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13295097495507100702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-2053908444728134672010-10-17T19:16:07.207-07:002010-10-17T19:16:07.207-07:00Tim, how amazingly kind of you to look into webcas...Tim, how amazingly kind of you to look into webcasting the memorial! Ang- you are a GENIUS! I hope someone knows how to do this! The only way I can think of is through Skype BUT it does tend to get glitchy and doesn't always work well and I think you can only talk with one other person at a time. <br /><br />I'm so glad y'all had a wonderful time! You should drive North out of Minneapolis Tim. My Dad's family is from a really tiny town called Aitkin. I don't know how tiny it is still but just drive North there's a lot of beautiful landscape out there. <br /><br />Love and prayers to you guys.<br /><br />SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-35681963415680075472010-10-17T19:03:55.606-07:002010-10-17T19:03:55.606-07:00tim,
my daughter says that you can do a webcast by...tim,<br />my daughter says that you can do a webcast by setting up a ustream account. sorry...don't know the details, but at least you know it can be done. of course there is a way...sweet bella is involved :)<br /><br />god bless y'all<br />susan<br />w-s, ncsoogookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466813039885670365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-14663025138468139192010-10-17T19:00:35.582-07:002010-10-17T19:00:35.582-07:00Today was CHOC Walk, and I went into it knowing th...Today was CHOC Walk, and I went into it knowing there would be tears flowing through-out the 5K. The first sign I saw upon exiting my car was Bella's Blessings, held by a lady wearing a shirt with a picture of your beautiful Bella on the back. Instantly I was crying, and it just went on from there. We walked behind some other members of your team and at one point stopped with them at a restroom. I went up and told them that I have read your blog since before you went to MN and that they were awesome for walking on your behalf. I told them how amazingly strong and faithful you are, and what an inspiration Bella was.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing her with us.ANewKindOfPerfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978293330074662766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-77196105533031609332010-10-17T18:40:12.804-07:002010-10-17T18:40:12.804-07:00Those are great pictures. I'm so glad you guys...Those are great pictures. I'm so glad you guys were able to have a fun day with friends and family. That is so important! It helps to heal when you have great family and friends to lift you up. <br /><br />I am totally excited about the idea of a webcast for Bella's memorial. That would be a great way to feel like we are there too. Thanks for thinking of that. <br /><br />Lots of Love,<br />Amber, Craig, Malorie(2 1/2), and Liam(9mos.)<br />The McLaughlin Family<br />Moreno Valley, CAThe McLaughlinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13131393449323517990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-74985365738692384012010-10-17T14:56:04.812-07:002010-10-17T14:56:04.812-07:00Dear Tim: Thank you again for the updates. I feel...Dear Tim: Thank you again for the updates. I feel like a member of your family and love to see how you guys are doing. I know you are still a little numb but I just Know you guys are going to make it. Your Faith is so strong and you have a wonderful family behind you.<br />Thanks Angelique for thinking of us. Webcasting the memorial is such a kind idea. I know so many people would love to witness Bella's Love. Love you guys. Love Leah's NanaLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650120957253451148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-26458052354156750212010-10-17T12:48:44.705-07:002010-10-17T12:48:44.705-07:00What great pictures! I am glad you all had a fun ...What great pictures! I am glad you all had a fun day! MN does look beautiful! Webcasting Bella's memorial is a wonderful idea! If you figure out how, I will DEFINITELY *be there*. =) It would mean a lot to be able to watch it. I said some extra prayers today at church for you and your family. Also, Ali's butterfly outfit is cute!<br /><br />Thinking of you all,<br />Kristi, Castle Rock, COAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-11471385487584289262010-10-17T12:00:38.284-07:002010-10-17T12:00:38.284-07:00Beautiful pictures, fall is such a lovely season.....Beautiful pictures, fall is such a lovely season... the leaves are already starting to fall here though. Happy to see that you can enjoy and appreciate things even in these times.<br />It would be so nice to be able to "attend" the memorial, fighting distance and time-zones. <br /><br />God bless you,<br />Jennifer, SwedenJennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-76659837015023558632010-10-17T10:59:15.805-07:002010-10-17T10:59:15.805-07:00heaveno!
tim, thank you for sharing the 3 f's...heaveno!<br /><br />tim, thank you for sharing the 3 f's with all of us daily! i agree with you about the angels being all around us...through "meeting" sweet bella i now have 4 more in my life....you, angelique, ali, here on earth and sweet bella in heaven!<br /><br />if you want to talk about the total weather package let me tell you about nc!!!! heat in the morning, ac in the afternoon! beach in the morning, mountains in the afternoon! i pray you'll come for a visit sometime soon!<br /><br />the idea of a webcast would be such a gift to all of us who can't be there at the memorial. please, don't stress about it, if it happens, it happens :)<br /><br />glad to see y'all smiling!<br /><br />god bless y'all!<br />susan<br />w-s, ncsoogookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466813039885670365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-51923903674754865432010-10-17T10:06:05.463-07:002010-10-17T10:06:05.463-07:00Tim...I love reading your blog. Thanks for sharin...Tim...I love reading your blog. Thanks for sharing... your family, your faith and your wisdom...so good seeing the family enjoying a beautiful fall day in MN. As you know, we sure don't get that here in So. Calif., however we are compensated with the majestic Pacific Ocean.<br />Please give my love and hugs to everyone. And be sure to tell Grandma Carolyn her "new" bedroom is gorgeous. I love the "3 F's" rule..How true that is...Earth Angels are everywhere, you just have to look for them...GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME.<br />Love Adrienne<br />Huntington Beach, CAAdriennenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-24604339558967807972010-10-17T10:01:18.588-07:002010-10-17T10:01:18.588-07:00Thankyou so much for sharing your beautiful photos...Thankyou so much for sharing your beautiful photos, Tim. I'm glad you all had a good day.Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15436653419185638854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-12967924409620583192010-10-17T09:25:28.906-07:002010-10-17T09:25:28.906-07:00Dear Ringgold Family,
What an amazing day! Absolu...Dear Ringgold Family,<br />What an amazing day! Absolutely beautiful! We would be honored to be able to join the memorial via web-cast. <br />Sending good energy and love your way.<br />-Robin and Michael Settothesettoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16040996859641850286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-63820846911812800972010-10-17T09:06:20.459-07:002010-10-17T09:06:20.459-07:00You are such a great writer. I live in MN and I do...You are such a great writer. I live in MN and I do not stop and look at the beauty. I just keep thinking soon it will snow-yuck. Today I am going to look and enjoy the crisp fall day. I wish I could meet you and your wife and Ali. Reading what you write gives me hope that even in your darkest hour you can look over it and see what is around you. Miss Bella and even with me being an RN I still wanted her to pull though. I am not far from were you are staying. Once I find my feet in the storm we are faceing. I plan on giving my time are money to RMH are money to any one having to go through BMT. I hope to see a book come out part two of Bella storie. I am sorry for your lost. I would watch if on web. I may try to go as I want to meet the wonderful parents of Ali and Bella. God Bless. Brenda U Apple valley MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-1380924284491946152010-10-17T08:15:27.974-07:002010-10-17T08:15:27.974-07:00Hi again,
I'm so glad to see that y'all ha...Hi again,<br />I'm so glad to see that y'all have a terrific support group around! It looks like y'all enjoyed a beautiful day. <br />I LOVE Angelique's idea! I would be honored to be able to be present through the web. That is so nice of y'all to think about us.<br />I'm still praying for everyone saddened by Bella's passing.<br />Lots of love,<br />MandyMandynoreply@blogger.com