tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620800315071767228.post6812284093077551740..comments2023-11-02T07:25:58.447-06:00Comments on Mending Hearts and Bending Knees: Searching for JoyAmy Koslowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614092149616333620noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620800315071767228.post-35937207417696383292012-10-03T17:19:54.353-06:002012-10-03T17:19:54.353-06:00So sorry for you all and the roller coaster ride u...So sorry for you all and the roller coaster ride u r on. Only the lord knows the how's and whys . Just know that there is a whole company praying for u al in Alabama. We were friends of your parents in Burlington and my husband taught your brother. I appreciate the time you take to express your thoughts and feelings too. I'm sure it is a good outlet for you also. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620800315071767228.post-15035625980970089002012-10-03T16:29:19.321-06:002012-10-03T16:29:19.321-06:00This verse came to my mind today...
Psalm 71:14
...This verse came to my mind today...<br /><br />Psalm 71:14<br /> As for me, I will always have hope;<br /> I will praise you more and more.<br /><br />May God give you hope abundantly and encouragement to see you through the day. Blessings to you and Shawn and Sadie. Sending our prayers to you daily. Steve and JoAnne (Katie's Mom)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620800315071767228.post-61297374185524376932012-10-03T16:28:34.813-06:002012-10-03T16:28:34.813-06:00Praying for a miracle for Hope. Praying for incred...Praying for a miracle for Hope. Praying for incredible peace for you as decisions are made and Hope's situation unfolds before you. May God be your strength. May He be your comfort. May you truly feel Him carrying you through this tremendously difficult time. May He give you and the medical team wisdom and guidance to determine where to go from here. Praying!<br />Lindsey J BleachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620800315071767228.post-75156139873208244062012-10-03T14:20:49.337-06:002012-10-03T14:20:49.337-06:00Hi Amy - So sad to hear that Hope is not doing wel...Hi Amy - So sad to hear that Hope is not doing well. We're praying bold prayers over here! I'm also remembering another family who were told the same thing about their now 8 year old son. They made sure to tell the doctors to account for the power of our GREAT GOD! God's Spirit be with you and give you all HOPE and power, power, strength, and courage as you care and advocate and fight for your little girl. I pray that God will lift you above your circumstances and give you rest. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call or leave a message here. 780-250-9250.Heather VBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620800315071767228.post-5341335718964855282012-10-03T13:49:14.463-06:002012-10-03T13:49:14.463-06:00My boys are now also praying for baby Hope.
May...My boys are now also praying for baby Hope. <br /><br />May the peace that transcends all understanding be your strength today (Phil 4:7).<br /><br />Michele CarrAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620800315071767228.post-68280011541402663352012-10-03T09:06:51.775-06:002012-10-03T09:06:51.775-06:00You have every right to be a mamma-bear, Amy!
I wi...You have every right to be a mamma-bear, Amy!<br />I will pray that you quickly find a strong advocate to fight for Hope's future - even today - that God would send someone. <br />Praying for peace and rest... A quiet day. A healing day.<br />In His love,<br />Kendall<br />Ps: my two girls are almost 4 and almost 2: every day they beg for pictures of "baby Hope" - and our oldest prays for her all the time.many love her without knowing her yet - but we have faith we will. :)Mrs Manzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15645191645039827042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620800315071767228.post-37112008985541821772012-10-03T08:02:18.218-06:002012-10-03T08:02:18.218-06:00You are doing the best you can! Don't ever do...You are doing the best you can! Don't ever doubt that Amy! Your family has been there, stood by you and Shawn, has lifted Hope to our Lord, have believed in miracles that should not have taken place, yet His faithfulness is very evident. <br />God is on the throne, He loves you more than you know. He is giving you wisdom, and strength, and as we continue to pray as out siders, and Christians, we beleive that God will encourage you today with someone, something, a good report, a special deliever, or just anything that would encourage you!<br />He loves you, He loves Hope, Sadie, Shawn and every one that is involved in Hopes care!!!<br />Stay strong, don't doubt your instincts as a Mom. You are strong, you are her advocate, and you are doing such a great job! Can't imagine being you!! Just can't imagine.<br />Praying for you, God brings you all to mind a lot during the day...so I pray!<br />How precious to know that He is doing all the work in the background, planning Hopes care, her life, and her future.<br />She is in His Hands, and I know you already know that, but just love on her today! You are being a wonderful Mom.<br />Thank you for all the updates, that you don't have to write, but you take the time to do so.<br />We appreciate it, as we all feel that we are there in the room with you. Also, thank you for the pic's, it helps us to see what Hope looks like, what she is doing, and how she is being cared for.<br />Praising God for Hope today! Praising Him for taking care of you, and your family. His ways are not ours, and He wants the BEST for you all!!<br />with much love, and concern, but with lots of Faith in God!! Jesus Christ is there with you in the room, as well as the Holy Spirit. <br />Love to all!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620800315071767228.post-26431116695780117492012-10-03T07:26:15.535-06:002012-10-03T07:26:15.535-06:00Oh... I can only imagine what you are experiencing...Oh... I can only imagine what you are experiencing and feeling right now. How exhausted you must be and how empty and insufficient words must seem for describing your world and your feelings. Praying that God will turn this around and astound the doctors. Praying for a long, abundant life, for wholeness and healing in her body. Praying for the fluid to recede, for the hernias to heal. Praying for strong and healthy veins, heart, lungs...<br />I know Psalm 23 is quoted so often... but i just keep thinking it's for you today... so here it is. He is anointing your head with oil, and Hope's. He is the restorer of your soul. Even when you can't feel it. But I pray that somehow you do. <br />-Annie and family in Toronto<br /> <br />Psalm 23<br />A psalm of David.<br />The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.<br />He makes me lie down in green pastures,<br />he leads me beside quiet waters,<br />he refreshes my soul.<br />He guides me along the right paths<br />for his name’s sake.<br />Even though I walk <br />through the darkest valley,<br />I will fear no evil,<br />for you are with me;<br />your rod and your staff,<br />they comfort me.<br />You prepare a table before me<br />in the presence of my enemies.<br />You anoint my head with oil;<br />my cup overflows.<br />Surely your goodness and love will follow me<br />all the days of my life,<br />and I will dwell in the house of the Lord<br />forever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620800315071767228.post-70113960319478367872012-10-03T06:01:10.636-06:002012-10-03T06:01:10.636-06:00My wife and I are praying and thinking you guys.My wife and I are praying and thinking you guys.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11069382125267348899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620800315071767228.post-80908886271518029262012-10-03T04:46:10.809-06:002012-10-03T04:46:10.809-06:00It does sound like the doctors are afraid to be th...It does sound like the doctors are afraid to be the ones responsible if things don't go well with heart surgery, like they don't want to be blamed. Praying for encouragement for you and Shawn as you advocate for your baby girl. You have done an amazing job so far! Hope is blessed to have you for parents.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1620800315071767228.post-83000717865238010182012-10-02T23:29:23.172-06:002012-10-02T23:29:23.172-06:00Yes, absolutely praying for encouragement for you....Yes, absolutely praying for encouragement for you. Also praying for healing & a miracle in Hope's body. Praying that the doctors will have wisdom and do what is best for Hope. You are an amazing mom to fight for your daughter. Parents are an essential part of the team in caring for our kids in the hospital!Yvonnenoreply@blogger.com