tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post6562497012444139537..comments2023-11-11T00:44:20.900-08:00Comments on Bella's Blessings: August 28: Day +57Bella's Blessingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09372603162401786615noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-4564664212230213612010-08-29T23:00:01.715-07:002010-08-29T23:00:01.715-07:00I am a daily follower of Bella and Daylon. I was s...I am a daily follower of Bella and Daylon. I was so touched by the above post it hurt to hold back the tears so I let them fall. I am praying for your precious baby girl and in the days ahead I feel things will turn around and good progress will pervail. You are a wonderful family and I dont even know you..Well actually I feel as though I do know you...hoping for a really happy post later today..Your children are beautiful...keep that strong faith, it will carry you through...janet from CTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-54461680467887296312010-08-29T19:32:17.479-07:002010-08-29T19:32:17.479-07:00What an amazing story!!! God works through his peo...What an amazing story!!! God works through his people! Praying for Bella every day in Michigan!Beth Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08260127833448675292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-15285809073254656492010-08-29T19:08:48.821-07:002010-08-29T19:08:48.821-07:00Thanks for sharing! He calls us to love one anothe...Thanks for sharing! He calls us to love one another! What a witness!<br />Praying for your precious girl and your family. Mary ChinnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-30592731808734619312010-08-29T11:52:50.418-07:002010-08-29T11:52:50.418-07:00You are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing...You are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your wonderful day with us. You truly are a witness of God and his love everyday as you share your experiences with us. So much love goes out to Bella and your family. Lots of prayers today asking God to help with Bella's BP and adrenaline. Stay strong.<br /><br />Take Care,<br />Amber McLaughlin, CAThe McLaughlinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13131393449323517990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-82736131282214427312010-08-29T11:17:01.842-07:002010-08-29T11:17:01.842-07:00What a powerful witness Tim! Its so good to see al...What a powerful witness Tim! Its so good to see all of you smiling and enjoying the moment. <br /><br />Claire B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-32276593085288170272010-08-29T10:22:34.053-07:002010-08-29T10:22:34.053-07:00I'm so glad you guys were able to have some fu...I'm so glad you guys were able to have some fun! You deserve it! I hope things get straightened out with Bella's blood pressure soon! It seems like in all of your posts, they're right on the edge of something. I'm sure they'll get everything hammered out soon!Jennifer Edlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07828194845522082991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-34076460512240127752010-08-29T08:52:19.775-07:002010-08-29T08:52:19.775-07:00Do you see it? Patience and care from Ali toward ...Do you see it? Patience and care from Ali toward her new friends. Hmmm...wonder where she learned that? Knowing when and how to approach people isn't inborn, it's learned through observation. And she's had wonderful teachers. I'm so glad she got a little hug "practice" with Aubry for when she's finally able to lay one on Bella. And having another friend in Collin surely will be fun for her, especially when he comes with such sharing, caring parents. Serendipity! It's a good thing!Jack and Molly's Nananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-68137612141384804922010-08-29T07:07:49.614-07:002010-08-29T07:07:49.614-07:00I have not commented before, but read your blog ev...I have not commented before, but read your blog every day, and think about Bella and your family often. Thank you for sharing your story. Not only do you gain strength from your readers' comments, but your readers gain a new perspective from you.<br /><br />I live in northern Minnesota, and am so glad you have experienced "Minnesota Nice". Although it gets unbelievably cold here in the winter, my mom used to always say "cold hands, warm heart".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-92211834675405021882010-08-29T07:03:08.937-07:002010-08-29T07:03:08.937-07:00For me it seems like I had to feel extremely low i...For me it seems like I had to feel extremely low in order to feel the true bliss of life's highs. The miracles were always there but now II notice them. So glad you are feeling these highs despite circumstances. I always say that life is beautiful despite its annoying ways :) praying, praying, and praying more...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-12024300458215567732010-08-29T06:50:07.583-07:002010-08-29T06:50:07.583-07:00That's the best story ever. I always think &qu...That's the best story ever. I always think "what if I was as friendly to every adult like my 2 year old?" It can lead to wonderful experiences connecting with people.Strand Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10385011266343633559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-51358255343969800892010-08-29T06:48:12.460-07:002010-08-29T06:48:12.460-07:00Your comment about being in the middle of an ongoi...Your comment about being in the middle of an ongoing story reminded me of the book I'm reading - A million miles in a thousand days by Donald Miller. Have you read it? I think you'd really like it. It's about living with purpose and being an active character in a story rather than a bystander. Just thought I'd give the recommendation... you know, for the leisurely reading you can do in all your free time.Patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09720916684467757153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-86381183693472486222010-08-29T06:40:12.681-07:002010-08-29T06:40:12.681-07:00What you say is so true, I read with tears streami...What you say is so true, I read with tears streaming down my face. I cried for your family, for my family, and for every family that has to deal with "stuff". I am totally amazed that your family provides me the emontial courage to deal with my minor family "stuff", when you have to deal with all that Bella and your family is going through. You are so right Tim, if you could go to be last night with gratitude after all you have been through, I can certainly try harder to look past my "stuff" and be grateful for the awesome life I have! So many days it is so hard to not say "Why me", thank you for being such a wonderful WITNESS!<br />Prayers and gratitude - <br />Tina & family in NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-84243031471783895322010-08-29T06:21:00.049-07:002010-08-29T06:21:00.049-07:00Isn't our God great? The way He orchestrates ...Isn't our God great? The way He orchestrates our lives and provides for us. Going to the falls and meeting your new friends was no coincidence. It was a God "thing." Oh, how He loves us! Thank you for that reminder.<br /><br />Lifting you all in prayer and looking forward to more stories of your new friendship. Those pictures just melted my heart.<br /><br />Susan<br />A friend in NCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-60665292267916978922010-08-29T06:03:27.950-07:002010-08-29T06:03:27.950-07:00More tears! What a day! Come on Bella!
Taking the ...More tears! What a day! Come on Bella!<br />Taking the time for family outings takes courage and trust. The results are sustaining and bring renewed energy for the journey in themselves. Meeting that family, thanks to Ali's outgoing personality, is a lovely surprise gift. I love the pictures of her holding hands with Collin and hugging Aubra. What a mush!Praying for the day she can hug Bella. Love to all, MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-88292034203438285512010-08-29T04:58:08.997-07:002010-08-29T04:58:08.997-07:00Tim, you witness God's love to us each day. E...Tim, you witness God's love to us each day. Each morning as I read Bella's update, I am brought to tears at the profound faith and love of God that you bring to us in your writings. My faith is growing stronger because of you! My prayers wrap you all in God's arms each day.<br /><br />Neysa - Denver<br />HealthRhythms in ValenciaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607777629542289444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-47718522460450956502010-08-29T04:54:04.540-07:002010-08-29T04:54:04.540-07:00So glad you have found a family you related to tod...So glad you have found a family you related to today!! Not sure if you have posted this before, but is there a PO Box or someplace where my family could send some giftcards/things too? <br /><br />Kara, NYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-22665860705189544352010-08-29T01:52:43.949-07:002010-08-29T01:52:43.949-07:00My little girl died of JEB 42 days ago. It's d...My little girl died of JEB 42 days ago. It's difficult to be grateful in some situations, you know. Well, in fact I am grateful and sad at the same time.<br />I am praying for Bella before you started transplant. I admire your optimism and courage and wish you the best!<br />It is so nice that you have made new friends today. It doesn't seem strange to me - your family are the kind of people who attract others.Elenahttp://xpucmo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-9770343540599664942010-08-29T01:50:38.324-07:002010-08-29T01:50:38.324-07:00What an expected drawback... Can they measure her ...What an expected drawback... Can they measure her plasmatic concentration of norep to find out how much is been clean up by dialysis? Is the blood pressure cuff giving correct measurements? Being it placed over her leg, which has several layers of bandages, could it be giving incorrect measures? An invasive measure (A-line) would give you a better picture... 'hope her arteries allow for that tomorrow.<br /><br />God's providence is amazing. He always makes sure our burden is as much as we can take.<br /><br />Keep the faith and strength.<br /><br />Carla, from PortugalCarla and Matildenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-71850317240305620972010-08-29T01:21:33.017-07:002010-08-29T01:21:33.017-07:00Since when do complete stranger write to you? It i...Since when do complete stranger write to you? It is amazing! Nice people at the park and on Intenet! You have a lot of love around you and your family. <br />Hoping you will have a peaceful Sunday.<br />MarianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-18168202972918724642010-08-29T00:28:00.397-07:002010-08-29T00:28:00.397-07:00Meeting GOOD people is an amazing thing, what happ...Meeting GOOD people is an amazing thing, what happened to you today is beautiful. <br />And remember: you are in Minnesota :-) there are PLENTY of good friendly people up there! (I know, I spent a year in North Dakota - their friendliness towards others is no myth!)<br />Love and hugsjardinera lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16932704231886236979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-46689172507024738612010-08-28T23:26:48.663-07:002010-08-28T23:26:48.663-07:00Wow! This post gave me a lot of perspective! I t...Wow! This post gave me a lot of perspective! I think I will CHOOSE to go to bed with gratitude for all of the amazing gifts God has given me, instead of worrying about things that are minuscule in the big picture! You guys are amazing! Praying for your entire family tonight. Thank you for sharing you inspirational words!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-67952119243567976752010-08-28T23:17:45.359-07:002010-08-28T23:17:45.359-07:00I am so happy that you found support after a rough...I am so happy that you found support after a rough morning and carrying lots of worry.<br />You are being watched out for!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135456666823026419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-29009828666207546342010-08-28T22:41:12.086-07:002010-08-28T22:41:12.086-07:00"It was the kind of hug a big sister gives to..."It was the kind of hug a big sister gives to a little sister. Maybe the kind of hug this big sister has been dying to give for too long now...."<br />That line, along with the picture brought tears to my eyes. I know how close Ali and Bella are and I am really looking forward to the day when Ali really can give Bella that kind of a hug.<br />Grandpa RodgerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257209375427878024.post-3116381914695410012010-08-28T22:20:10.140-07:002010-08-28T22:20:10.140-07:00Why did the last question bring tears to my eyes? ...Why did the last question bring tears to my eyes? Because sometimes it is so hard to find gratitude in a tough situation. But I will try. And thankyou.lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501503992952033631noreply@blogger.com