Hello my friends
Posted by Marsha on September 4, 2008
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Just a quick note to say THANK YOU to all of my friends– both new and old– y’all have been a tremendous blessing to us. Your cards, visits, phone calls and especially prayers have really ministered to us.
And Emily, thank you for the iPod… and friends, thank you for the songs! Sometimes we forget how a song can speak to and soothe our hearts. Some are familiar favorites and others are new– all are amazing. When Rachel brought a box of cards and this gift over, I had no idea that this thing was so itty bitty! I’m glad it already had songs on it and was charged up! My sisters were laughing at me when I was quizzically looking at the package– after I opened it. I feel like an old fogey when I looked at that thing and wondered There are songs on that?! And here I thought myself familiar with technology and all… I do have a blog, after all! LOL
I’m at the point now where there is so much to say but I don’t know where to start or how to get it all out and have it make sense. I imagine I’ll just do a handy-dandy bulleted post later. 
But for now, I’d like to share this rainbow with you. My sister Bobo (okay, her real name is Debbie… just like Coco is Christine and Lele is Leah… oh and Marsha… well, it’s just Marsha or Marshy). But I digress…
This beautiful rainbow is from this past Friday evening, the night of Christian’s viewing. It was right behind the funeral home… hard to tell in the first picture but it’s right above the roofline.
I know it sounds hokey to some or coincidental, but *I* know that this rainbow was for me and my family. This rainbow without a drop of rain (at least where we were) was God reminding me that HE IS FAITHFUL. And that HE KEEPS HIS PROMISES! And let me tell you, my dear dear friends, He really does!!!
Much love to all of you,
Marshie
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Anonymous on September 24th, 2008 7:14 am
Hi, Marsha. I have been blogging a bit from a distance while out of town and had limited access with the internet so I haven't had a chance to visit. We have been gone for a month. We extended our stay due to my Dad's hospitalization but I just want to tell you that God is faithful. I had a very hard year that only a few blog friends are aware of and other details involved but God is truly faithful. Words can not describe how I feel except because of Him, I can live. I'm so glad you are holding to His promises. I wish I could give you a huge hug but I know He is hugging you always. And yes, I believe that rainbow was for you too.
Love
Kysha
Anonymous on September 14th, 2008 8:45 pm
I would like to offer my deepest condolences on the death of your beautiful Christian. As a bereaved mother myself, my heart goes out to you in this most difficult time. I will pray that the days are gentle and you feel the presence of God through your hardest moments. Much love to you from Australia, Leah. x
Tina on September 13th, 2008 6:40 pm
That rainbow was your beautiful little boy saying, I'm okay mommy….I'm with Jesus…
Much love and many blessings to you and your family
Tina
SuperAngel on September 12th, 2008 12:38 am
I hope you are doing well. I have been praying and thinking about you all!
Hugs dear friend!
Love,
Amanda
http://superangelsblog.com
Suzanne on September 11th, 2008 9:09 pm
Still thinking of you and praying for you.
Hope you're not getting *too* much rain with Ike.
Amy Verlennich on September 11th, 2008 8:54 pm
Many are praying for you dear…
Stop by my blog to see who has committed to praying for your family until the 25th…
We love you!
Amy
School at Home on September 11th, 2008 2:22 pm
Marsha,
I am praying for you and your family. May God comfort you and fill you with His peace through this time.
The rainbow was for you and your family and for others to see that our God is always with us. He will guard us through all the difficult times.
The photo memorial was beautiful and your little one is at home in the arms of his Heavenly Father.
Praying for you,
Ruth
Diane on September 11th, 2008 11:00 am
Thinking of you. Praying for you.
eyecorn on September 11th, 2008 8:13 am
Hello, my friend, just wanted to send another hug today. You all are in my thoughts and prayers each day.
God bless you,
Michelle
Sammy4meowz on September 11th, 2008 5:33 am
Marsha,
I drifted off to sleep last night thinking of you and praying for you. I cannot even imagine the depth of your pain. I have been through some rough times in my own life, but they pale in comparison with your loss. My heart grieves for you and your family. Please know that I am praying for you. Just continue to stay "under the shadow of His wings" and He will carry you through.
Jenna Wallace on September 10th, 2008 5:21 pm
* I * agree 100% with you Marsha, I know the day God told me to look in my rear view mirror and I saw the rainbow He gave me it truly life changing. Oh thank the Lord for His Wondrous ways…What an amazing mind the Lord has how mysterious yet magnificent He truly is! I am thankful you have loved ones and friends able to visit you that is a tremendous blessing. I wish I knew you better ~ Love and prayers with you continuously,
Jenna
ali on September 10th, 2008 1:45 pm
The Lord is good. It's just like Him to give you that rainbow. What a beautiful blessing.
I want you to know that you are still very much in my thoughts and prayers. It is so good to hear how well your family is weathering this storm, with prayers of the saints and strength from the Lord. I wish I lived closer… but I know I can pray just as much in Minnesota!
With love,
in Him,
ali
In His Image on September 10th, 2008 10:04 am
I know that the Lord has brought you to mind. I am praying for you Marsha! May you have comfort that many people continue to pray for you, David and the boys. We love you.
Stephanie on September 9th, 2008 10:32 pm
Dear sweet ones…I pray for you daily to the One who knows every tear. I pray for God to continually show you His rainbows…He is so good to show Himself like that. I am praying especially for you at night…when the house is quiet and God is calling you to rest in Him. I pray His presence is most felt in the stiller moment. I have found that is when I most need His reassurances and to know He is near. I am so glad that you are seeing His love for you in tangible ways.
MandyMom.com on September 9th, 2008 10:21 pm
Oh, my friend, how beautiful a rainbow it is! I just love when God shows up and gives us that little bit of encouragement to get us through the day. It is refreshing to see your attitude in this time, and encouraging to me as well.
My thoughts and prayers are continually with you!
Youngwife on September 9th, 2008 9:06 pm
Marsha and family,
Please know that I am another voice uttering prayers on your behalf.
With heavy heart,
Rebecca
StacyA on September 9th, 2008 5:46 pm
Marsha, You've been on my heart all day. Our fam. prays for ya'll daily. God is faithful. I LOVED the rainbow pics. God walks with you and yes, even carries you. See you Friday
Blessings,
Stacy Audirsch
Ashlynne K (Lairelithoniel) on September 9th, 2008 5:42 pm
God bless you! Me and my family wil pray for you!
trow3 on September 9th, 2008 2:22 pm
Praying for you! May God continue to show his faithfulness to you!
Jacque Dixon on September 9th, 2008 1:06 pm
Thinking of you all today Sweetheart!
Praying for God's arms to wrap around you and fill your hearts with laughter and sweet memories of your beautiful little Christian and all his antics and giggles.
Love and HUGS, Jacque and family
Bethany @ 40winkzzz on September 9th, 2008 1:10 am
Marsha,
Still grieving with you and praying for you as you miss your sweet baby. Wishing you a blessed day today.
Bethany
Lisa on September 8th, 2008 2:45 pm
((((HUGS)))) to you and your family. I only know you through your blog, but I just wish I could give you a big hug. I am so sorry for your loss. I want you to know our whole family is praying for you.
lori@allyouhavetogive on September 8th, 2008 12:25 pm
Marsha,
You unceasingly have been in my prayers…it seems as if the Spirit places a thought about you and your family as my nudge to send up a prayer…
I have read the stories of the blanket and the rainbow and I stand amazed at how good God is in the midst of such sadness…..
Marsha, your words and your faith simply astound and are ministering to me personally….for none of us know where this path of life will lead…we can only pray that we are filled with the faith to KNOW and to CLING to God….He IS good and merciful…
I pray that you FEEL the prayers…
Peace to all of you,
In Him,
lori
Momma Hutch on September 8th, 2008 10:37 am
God is good and He does keep His promises. So many of us in the homeschool community have been moved by your loss and have been aching with you. It was good to read your post today and to feel your strength and peace. We will continue to pray for you.
Amy Beth on September 8th, 2008 8:37 am
thinking of you and praying for you today…
Anonymous on September 8th, 2008 7:42 am
Marsha — Continuing to pray for you and your family… may God guard your hearts and keep you in His palm..
Much love and prayers,
Sallie
http://www.angelfire.com/sc/anderklan/seasidetales
Anonymous on September 7th, 2008 11:22 pm
At the very end of my first date with the hubs we were walking back to my car and above it was a gorgeous rainbow. I found out later that my husband had gone back and told his brother that he knew God was in this relationship when he saw it.
When I first read your girlfriend's post about Dozer's rainbow, I just cried. I truly believe that God sent you that rainbow and you're right, he does keep his promises!
As for the IPOD. I just got D one for his birthday…you're right, it's teensy, gone are the days of cassette walkman's and clunky headphones. (I prefer to think of myself as a classic vs. umm pathetically technologically inept…)
Marsha you and your family are consistently in our prayers. Sending a hug my friend.
In Christ,
M~
http://faithhopeandlove-fhl.blogspot.com/
Kim Wolf<>< on September 7th, 2008 11:02 pm
You ARE most certainly right…that rainbow WAS there for you!! Isn't God SO good and isn't that just like Him to do something so loving and meaningful for your just when you needed it the most?! His timing is perfect…we may not understand it…but it is perfect.
Love and prayers to you all. Still praying for you.
Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><
24suzanne on September 7th, 2008 7:12 pm
We are praying for you and your precious family, It isn't an easy walk, we have been there, 15 years ago when are Heather went to be with the Lord, she was 11 years old…. But our God is so good…
Suzanne
Edited by 24Suzanne on Sep. 7, 2008 at 7:13 PM
CindyLouHoo on September 7th, 2008 7:11 pm
Marsha,
God has brought you to mind so many times and I continue to pray for you. I have no doubt that you are bringing your Father much pleasure. I think what Emily wrote will be what many people think and feel for years to come.
I remember hearing Steven Curtis Chapman and family talk about "breadcrumbs" they felt God was leaving them; your rainbow sounds like a giant breadcrumb! I look forward to hearing about more of those gifts from God.
Praying,
Cindy
Maria on September 7th, 2008 10:31 am
Thinking about you and your family this morning.
and lifting you al up in prayer today.
Love,
Maria
Caryn on September 7th, 2008 9:36 am
Marsha,
You will never know the depths of how the Lord has worked in this situation. There are thousands of people who have been touched by you, and who you will never know about.
The Lord has used it to remind me of how the "norms of homeschooling" – the constant noise, and little feet tripping me up as they're under foot ALL DAY is such a huge privilege.
I blogged from the deepest depths of my heart, and your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ inside of this situation is one of those momental moments in my walk of faith. I will remember you always.
May you KNOW that you are in His grip always,
Caryn
http://blog.thehillcrestacademy.com
Anonymous on September 7th, 2008 9:12 am
My 15 month old daughter died unexpectantly 3 years ago and during her grave side service, we had a terrible thunder storm; everyone was scrunched under the tent. The moment the pastor finished his final prayer and said "amen", the sun came out and as we walked out from under the tent, the largest rainbow I have EVER seen came across the sky and it was so bright and looked so close we thought we would be able to touch it. The Lord ALWAYS gives us what we need, when we need it. We cannot "store up" on grace, but when we need it, it is certainly there and the Lord gives us exactly what we need. You will be in my prayers for a very long, long time.
A sister in Christ
Anonymous on September 7th, 2008 12:35 am
Hi Marsha, it is good to hear from you.
God is good!
Best wishes from Austria
Susanne
Amy on September 6th, 2008 9:40 pm
- for sharing the rainbow pictures. I still think of you and pray for you all often. Last Sunday at church we sang "Because He Lives" and I thought of your family.
Hugs to you all,
Amy
http://buffaloesandbutterflywings.blogspot.com
FaithfulGrace on September 6th, 2008 9:23 pm
He is faithful!
Keeping you and your sweet family in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda
Halfmoon Girl on September 6th, 2008 8:05 pm
Your words, pics and video of Christian have made a deep impression on my heart. I will never forget the evidence where your trust is, even as you walk through this valley. I am a new friend, though I have seen you around the bloggy circles a lot. I will continue to hold you and your family up to our Father in prayer.
kampsplete on September 6th, 2008 4:50 pm
Sweet Marsha,
I have been praying so hard for you, and my heart aches for you. God is SO good, and I know He will be there, and give you exactly what you need to go through this trial. He has already shown you that with the rainbow. You are loved, and I will continue to bathe you in prayer. The picture tribute to Christian was beautiful. I can't wait to see what we can only imagine now…
Love you, Kathy (kampsplete here)
(www.xanga.com/madparmors)
God Keeps His Promises! on September 6th, 2008 4:39 pm
I think that that is so cool how God put that rainbow there for you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
God bless
Love,
Hannah
Tina on September 6th, 2008 3:07 pm
God gave you sign of his promise of healing. Your hearts will heal overtime, with His help you all will mend. Stay strong and He will always be there for you!
hugmom on September 6th, 2008 3:03 pm
Continued Prayers are lifted for you and your sweet family. What a blessing you are to the blog world as we watch, and learn from you. May you find much comfort in the arms of God!
Anonymous on September 6th, 2008 1:08 pm
Yes, I believe the rainbow was there to help you all.
Kathy in Colorado
http://kathalog.typepad.com/kathalog/
Teri on September 6th, 2008 9:23 am
Your life and Christian's is such a testimony to us, and a reminder of what our faith really is and His faithfulness. I'm just praising God for that rainbow. You and your family are so beautiful in the Lord. Greg and I continue to keep you in our prayers.
In His love,
Teri
Sammy4meowz on September 6th, 2008 5:36 am
Marsha,
Just thinking of you this morning. I pray that you are taking each day moment by moment and leaning on the Lord for strength. I am praying for you!
"Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again WITH SHOUTS OF JOY!!! bringing his sheaves with him."
Psalm 126:5-6
skdenfeld on September 6th, 2008 2:30 am
Marsha,
I can't tell you how many times I have thought, cried, and prayed for your family this week.
I pray that you will be steadfast and secure in His love; That God will keep you and guard your hearts.
We are as with you as a 'bloggy friend' can be. Take care of yourselves and find comfort in the arms of those around you.
Kathi
Anonymous on September 5th, 2008 11:21 pm
Marsha,
How lovely that God gave you and your family such a tremendous gift. He is a keeper of His promises.
You are in my prayers and thoughts.
(((HUGS)))
Randi—i have to say blog
Anonymous on September 5th, 2008 8:57 pm
I live in Texas and heard about your story from my sister. She referred me to your blog-site so I could see for myself the miracle that God worked in the heart of a family who just suffered loss. Just know that your faith has really touched a soul in San Antonio, Tx. What a gracious God. May God's peace continue to rest with you and your family long after the dust has settled. Thank you for your blog.
Shannon on September 5th, 2008 6:20 pm
Marsha,
I praise God for showing you His faithfulness. Continuing to pray for you and your family.
Blessings
Shannon
http://www.shannon-songofmyheart.blogspot.com.
MoreOfHim on September 5th, 2008 5:29 pm
Oh, Marsha! I totally believe God placed that rainbow there for YOU! He is so faithful and knows what we need.
You have been in my prayers and in my thoughts daily!!
I love you, dear friend!!! ((((HUGS))))
God bless you ~ Julie
Joyful Momma on September 5th, 2008 3:53 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't been by your blog often, but saw the note on Dandelion Seeds blog, and wanted you to know that we will be praying for you.
God bless your dear family.
Belynda
Anonymous on September 5th, 2008 2:13 pm
Marsha, our family has been praying for yours and will continue to do so. Praises that the Lord gave you such a visual reminder. He is so good, and will continue to be. Many, many prayers….
The Malek Family
Anonymous on September 5th, 2008 1:30 pm
I am a new to visiting your blog, but want you to know that I have been praying for you day and night, as God has brought your family to mind. The video you did of Christian is so special. The rainbow was a sign and I'm glad you were able to capture a picture of it so clearly.
Antoinette on September 5th, 2008 12:03 pm
You are truly an amazing woman! A daughter of the King of Kings and an inspiration to all who are struggling with something. Your faith shines through!
Letitia on September 5th, 2008 11:46 am
My oldest daughter's blog is called Under the Rainbow, "Because to me, the rainbow represents God's promises, and I am living under them." That rainbow was meant just for you. God gives us wonderful gifts. Don't let anyone shrug them off. He loves you to your core. "He has inscribed you on the palm of His hand." (Isaiah)
Continuing to pray for you everyday.
Letitia
Christina @ Mustard Seeds on September 5th, 2008 11:17 am
Indeed He is faithful. Praise God!
Praying for you all,
Christina
http://christina-mustardseeds.blogspot.com
JADsmama3 on September 5th, 2008 11:07 am
Love and hugs!!!
Vania
Anonymous on September 5th, 2008 9:38 am
Been thinking alot about you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Judy
http://www.myadventuresinhomeschooling.blogspot.com
Nancy in KY on September 5th, 2008 9:34 am
I've been having internet trouble so I've had a hard time getting to blogs, but I just had to send a big hug your way. What a wonderful blessing with that rainbow.
Tony's dad died unexpectedly when our oldest was just a little guy. It was such a hard funeral, but then something kind of funny happened and we just all felt like it was God's way of reminding us to laugh. OK, that looked weird typing that out, but maybe you know what I mean.
Praying for you… and hoping that I stay connected long enough to get this comment to post.
Annemarie on September 5th, 2008 3:33 am
It doesn't sound hokey to me. I believe that God is very much about details and that rainbow was just for you all.
Thank you for posting this. It is so encouraging to me to see how He is upholding you throughout this.
~Annemarie
http://thedaysfashionedforme.blogspot.com/
Anonymous on September 5th, 2008 3:26 am
(((Marsha))),
I agree he does keep his promises!!! You are on my mind and in my prayers daily. Thanks for sharing pics of your rainbow with us.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Freeman
Naples,Italy
DeAnn on September 5th, 2008 2:22 am
Marsha-
I have been praying for you since the morning that I got a request from friends at the Homeschool Lounge. I pray for you and your family every time God brings you to mind. Last night I watched your tribute to Christian, through some tears I must admit. My 7 yr. old son heard the music and wanted to know all about it. He has such a tender heart, he was very sad and wanted to know that Christian was in heaven and that your family knew Jesus so you would see him again. I assured him that this was the case and that I had been praying for your family. He was so happy to know that your family knows Jesus! We'll keep praying for you, that God will comfort you and that He will work in others lives due to your testimony and Christian's life.
Suzanne on September 5th, 2008 1:46 am
Marsha,
Thank you for taking the time to let us know how you are.
Also, the video montage (or whatever you call it) is beautiful.
Continuing to pray and lift you up to the Father…
Keri on September 4th, 2008 11:15 pm
My mother heart aches for you, AND I am rejoicing in the goodness of our God in His tender care for you and yours. May you have the peace that surpasses all understanding. We are all loving you and praying.
Love
Kerimae
Jocelyndixon on September 4th, 2008 11:14 pm
Oh it's so good to hear from you. I'm so glad God has placed so many people in your life, old and new, and have been able to bless you and shower you with prayers. I have been thinking and praying for you all. I love you like an aunt/sister-thing and every time I look at my hopechest pieces (*blushes I still don't have it done!) I think of you. I wanted to call you this past week, but I am terrible on the phone, but I want you to know how close to my heart you are, dear Marshiemellow, and we love you tremendously.
Beautiful rainbow. A promise from God, just like to Noah. You have so many wonderful promises from our Lord, and the verse at the end of Christian's video was only one! PTL!
Sending my hugs from Indiana (((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))) Wish they were IRL.
Love
MJ
Bethany @ 40winkzzz on September 4th, 2008 11:04 pm
Marsha, it's so good to hear from you. I think of you and "Dozer" and your family SO many times throughout the day. Today I was thinking how wonderful it is that your other precious boys don't have to go off to school during these difficult days, but can be home with you and their daddy to heal at their own paces and get hugs whenever they (or you!) need one and just be a family together. What a blessing that is for them, and for you.
I'm glad you received the iPod and figured out how to use it! I don't know a whole lot about those newfangled gizmos either. Spaz just got an mp3 for his bday as a hand-me-over from his big bro, and I was actually able to put some songs on it– but only b/c my computer told me what to do! Anyway, I am glad you are enjoying it.
The rainbow… of course it was from God. I love it when He does things like that.
Diane on September 4th, 2008 10:59 pm
Oh Marsha,
We just love you and your family so much! I can't stop thinking of your family, and every time I do, I pray.
Diane
EEEEMommy on September 4th, 2008 10:41 pm
It's such a testimony to God's grace to see you smile and hear you smile as I read your words! I am confident that God is going to continue to use you in powerful ways in the lives of many. I continue to think of you often and always lift you up in prayer when I do! Hold on to that tangible promise of God's faithfulness. He will never disappoint.
I love you, friend! You inspire me!
Grace and Peace,
Angel
Jilann on September 4th, 2008 10:15 pm
What a sweet blessing God gave you on such a difficult day. You are in His arms!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Suzanne (JoyfulChaos) on September 4th, 2008 9:54 pm
i love you. i love you. i love you.
i pray for you each time i think of you and i'm thankful for your sweet friendship!
Anonymous on September 4th, 2008 9:16 pm
Ya know, I saw some too after my mother's passing & it didn't "dawn" on me like that-but you're so right!
Praying for you-we love you Marsha!
Nikowa
knowledgehouseacademy.blogspot.com
homeskoolmom on September 4th, 2008 9:11 pm
Marshie,
It's so good to hear from you sweet friend. Jesus is shining all over you
I was so excited when I read from Leanne about the rainbow the evening of Christian's viewing. That rainbow was not hokey or coincidental–it was God's promise of His faithfulness to you and your family! God is so very good to send us things to comfort us in our pain.
BTW, I do not have an ipod, but I do have a tiny little MP3 player that will hold way more than the first computer I ever owned– a 286. (I still have to ask Shane how to put things on it and delete things though. And I thought I was so uptown with my big ole 286 DOS computer way back then, hehe
{{{{{{{Hugs and Love}}}}}}
She left the sweetest comment on my "tribute" to Christian post… what a precious sis you have
Christine
BTW, I never realized Coco's "real" name was Christine
TeresasRecipes on September 4th, 2008 8:20 pm
(((Marsha))) I just read about Christian tonight and I am so deeply saddened. I am in such shock I don't even know what to say. Please know that my prayers will be with you all as you walk down this sad road together. May you feel God's loving arms wrapped around you.
With much sympathy,
Teresa
http://vaqueenbee.blogspot.com
Aligirl on September 4th, 2008 8:18 pm
It's good to hear from you again Marsha! We are continuing to pray for you and your family, and my kids never forget to mention you too when they pray. I am so thankful that our God is faithful to hold his children close, especially in the difficult times.
Ali
Anonymous on September 4th, 2008 8:14 pm
I just found your blog this evening. I'm so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.
Carrie
http://carriescraftycottage.blogspot.com
Sammy4meowz on September 4th, 2008 7:40 pm
Marsha,
I have to agree with Emily too. You are an inspiration. I could feel the peace of God all over you through my computer as I read your words. I think about you all the time and pray for you. I wish I had've known about the iPod sooner, but by the time I stumbled upon it.. it was already filled up!! Music really speaks to me. It is actually what God used to bring me to salvation. Music comforts me. I know one of the songs you got is "Praise You in This Storm" by Casting Crowns. My favorite line in that song is "Every tear I cry, You hold in Your hand." That Truth brings me so much comfort when pain seems unbearable. I pray that God uses that song and many others to minister to you. I know it sounds strange, but I truly do love you as a dear friend even though we have never met or talked on the phone.
Praying for you!!!
Samantha
P.S.
What is a Nano??? I am an old fogey too.. I just found out what a Blackberry was!!!! Once you finally understand this stuff.. they come out with something new!!!
The Heart of the Home on September 4th, 2008 7:35 pm
To Emily and Coco's comments. You inspire me in such an awesome way. You are living your faith out loud in such a way that I doubt anyone could deny there is a personal God. Look at *your* rainbow. He is involved in every details of our lives.
Marsha, you are an amazing woman who is living in such a way as to inspire a whole multitude of women and families. I believe that your response to your loss will have far reaching effects for years to come because of your conscious choice to live for Him through it all.
I so wish I could be there to give you a real hug. For now, here's a cyber- hug. {{{{{{{ Marsha }}}}}}}
Love you,
Janet
Homeschoolingkatt on September 4th, 2008 7:28 pm
What a beautiful rainbow. I have not doubt that it was for you and your family. I am new to your blog but have received such inspiration and blessings from you. I feel like we have been blog pals forever. I just wanted you to know I am still thinking of you and your family. Sending lots of cyber hugs and lots of daily prayers. I am always just an email away if needed.
Vicki
Schoolin"R"Home on September 4th, 2008 7:25 pm
How wonderful that God sent you this rainbow as a reminder that He is Faithful and will be there for you and that He knows your sorrow and He is still caring for you … as He is also caring for Christian in Heaven.
The photo memorial was so nice! I have really been praying for you! I hope my note on my blog also sent many to their knees in prayer for you as well!
SchoolinRHome
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/SchoolinRhome/582864/
Edited by SchoolinRhome on Sep. 4, 2008 at 8:18 PM
Tami on September 4th, 2008 7:20 pm
Marsha,
Thank you for sharing the pictures with us. What a beautiful, physical reminder from God. I agree with Emily. I can see God shining through you.
I am still praying.
Tami
Leslie on September 4th, 2008 6:47 pm
C'mon Marsha, you didn't know it had songs??? Wait till you see Chuck's Nano–it's really tiny. What a great idea someone had for you!!! The rainbow was great, He does keep his promises and one day, I KNOW you will hear, "Well done, my good and faithful servant."
Leslie
Paulina on September 4th, 2008 6:36 pm
Hello,
Sending for you and your family hugs and good toughts from Juarez, Mexico.
Mamaduso on September 4th, 2008 5:38 pm
Marsha, It is so good to hear from you. You seem to still have your humor and I am so glad. Thank you for sharing your rainbow and I look forward to all that you have to share.
Love,
Susan
nancysnook on September 4th, 2008 4:56 pm
I'm the one you sent the pencil grippers to in KY…I love your story of the rainbow, I want to share one with you but wanted to make sure it was okay to do so…? Words will come…God Speaks!
Nancy
chickadee@afamiliarpath on September 4th, 2008 4:30 pm
i know that rainbow was for you too!
glad you're enjoying the ipod. emily has all the good ideas.
Stephanie on September 4th, 2008 4:27 pm
Still thinking and praying for you!
Beautiful rainbow!
http://sjackson41298.blogspot.com/
CoCo on September 4th, 2008 4:23 pm
I love you Marshy!!!
If it makes you feel any better, I probably would have looked at the ipod like you did. LOL. It comforts me so much to know that God wraps his arms around you day and night especially since I can't be there to do it.
Emily's comment really tells how a lot of us feel.
I love you. You're the best sister anyone could EVER ask for.
Sheri on September 4th, 2008 4:01 pm
What a beautiful promise that you'll see your sweet one again someday.
Praying for you and your family still.
Amy Verlennich on September 4th, 2008 3:58 pm
Love you dear sister… we are covering you in prayer…
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/DandelionSeeds/583961/
tnmomtomanyblessings on September 4th, 2008 3:55 pm
Dear Marsha-
It's so good to hear from you how the Lord is blessing your family though this storm.
We keep praying.
Love,
Maria
Anonymous on September 4th, 2008 3:36 pm
About the gift, it was really small…I thought the same thing! But I guess you can clip it to any part of your clothing and it barely shows. But at least I knew that it held music.
haha. (the little magical box of sounds…)
Do you know what?……
You amaze me.
I am inspired by you.
God is please with you.
I wish I lived near you, so I can glean some of this GOD that has poured out onto you. It's practically shining off of the words on my screen.
Remember how Moses had an experience w/ God and then he just shined? That's how I'm feeling about you right now.
Emily
thelearningneverstops.blogspot.com
SuperAngel on September 4th, 2008 3:31 pm
It is so good to hear from you! That iPod was such a great idea and I am so glad that the songs are ministering to you!
The rainbow is God's promise. I know that when He put that there it was to promise that we will see Christian again and what a day of rejoicing that will be!
I am so glad for all the support, love and prayers you are receiving!
I am blessed to know you! you are such an amazing example! Love you Marshy!
Love,
Amanda
http://superangelsblog.com
Anonymous on September 4th, 2008 3:31 pm
Hi Marsha;
I am a new friend, but want you to know that I have been praying for you day and night, as God has brought your family to mind.
I love how God blessed you with that beautiful rainbow-a reminder of His love, faithfulness and it seems that He is saying that He has you covered.
I pray that He gives you the strength, comfort and encouragement you all will need in the coming days.
Certainly, He is using your testimony and Christian's life for his glory. Sending a hug and I will continue to lift you up.
Kimmie
http://overthemoonwithjoy.blogspot.com
Anonymous on September 4th, 2008 3:21 pm
Still praying for you all Marsha!
Love,
Jen
http://www.goodfruity.blogspot.com