tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post4133440140675774033..comments2023-11-02T01:30:07.764-07:00Comments on Ben and Katie: fifth year...Ben and Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15486735943996376819noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-53091714937424264182014-12-16T01:49:40.936-08:002014-12-16T01:49:40.936-08:00Hey, nice site you have here! Keep up the excellen...Hey, nice site you have here! Keep up the excellent work!<br /><a href="http://www.hpm.ba/herzegovina/trebinje/217_trebinje_porodi%C4%8Dna_ku%C4%87a_u_starom_gradu" rel="nofollow">Sarajevo kuca</a><br />hpm.bahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01068863851625909968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-7235576158016694642014-09-09T03:32:08.149-07:002014-09-09T03:32:08.149-07:00I've followed your blog for a while now and yo...I've followed your blog for a while now and you guys pop into my head often. I'm sorry for all the frustration Ben has to deal with and will pray for you both.<br /><br />I think your little guy will be very healing! When we have kids, we naturally start to live through them, to some extent...so even tho Ben can't do all the physical things he wishes he could, he'll be the best and most supportive dad on the sidelines when you're watching your little one! And with the two of you as parents, I imagine he'll be one active little guy:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-69501841741122570322014-09-04T05:43:12.233-07:002014-09-04T05:43:12.233-07:00Praise God! You are both a testament to the stren...Praise God! You are both a testament to the strength and peace that only GOD provides! Keep on trusting HIM! Can't wait to "meet" the new little one! Praying for you all 3 daily!<br />Blessings!<br />friends from PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-77294723287668957822014-08-29T05:30:23.925-07:002014-08-29T05:30:23.925-07:00My husband suffered a brain hemmorhage four months...My husband suffered a brain hemmorhage four months ago. He went through two hospital stays and five weeks of resident rehab. He has had infections and reactions to medications. He is not the same but, like Ben, continues to regain what has been lost. During all of this his strongest thing has been the ability to pray. He has gone from a walker to walking with help to walking with a cane to walking on his own (very carefully) He is 81 years old so there are dementia issues as well. I kept up with your blogs for years even before you came back to Olympia. You both have been an inspiration to me over the years and continue. I know first hand that your strength comes from the Lord--- who is loving and sustaining you. And I am absolutely delighted that you are expecting soon! Thanks for sharing. Bless you both! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-61072773887155413972014-08-28T20:46:29.853-07:002014-08-28T20:46:29.853-07:00I'm so out of the loop! Congratulations to you...I'm so out of the loop! Congratulations to you both! The Lord has done great things!JGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03116405895683599572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-17175153760878426452014-08-28T19:19:12.426-07:002014-08-28T19:19:12.426-07:00As always, wishing the very best for your (growing...As always, wishing the very best for your (growing!) family. I empathize with Ben's frustration and just hope his strength and resolve continues to bring him healing.<br /><br />I cannot wait to see pictures of this babe and the joy he will bring you twoCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101380791416834049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-31380478505823643932014-08-28T13:40:16.897-07:002014-08-28T13:40:16.897-07:00Congratulations, so exciting!!!!!! You guys have c...Congratulations, so exciting!!!!!! You guys have come so far, awesome!!!Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549336377952110687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-76359761359670279952014-08-28T11:58:41.207-07:002014-08-28T11:58:41.207-07:00I know Ben doesn't have a choice to be "b...I know Ben doesn't have a choice to be "brave" as many people have probably told him he has been over these five years. But he is definitely handling this with determination and strength. He has to choose to be strong mentally and physically. It seems like no easy task. I still hate that things like this have to happen to anyone, let alone two really wonderful people. <br /><br />That grief quote shook me up a bit. I understand and felt those words ring so true for so many wonderful people. <br /><br />I didn't realize you married such a warrior! Six deployments, 3 hikes up Rainer! Incredible.<br /><br />Keep on... of course though. I am anxious and excited for what is to come for you two. Hoping for baby time to come very soon!B. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17479551028143520755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-70698443507074825822014-08-28T05:47:01.082-07:002014-08-28T05:47:01.082-07:00Dear Ones, A pleasure to hear from you. I check ...Dear Ones, A pleasure to hear from you. I check often and pray each time I check.<br /><br /> You know, a thought comes to me as I read your words. Ben, you are in a unique place to understand how Jesus felt when on the cross. It wasn't fair He was there. He NEVER sinned, yet He bore all our sins. He asked why His Father had forsaken Him. He knew His mother needed care. He looked out for her even in His pain. (You look out for Katie, even in your pain/loss) Before the cross, He asked if there was another way, if Father could/would take this cup from Him. Father said NO. What needed to be accomplished could ONLY be done this way. I don't understand why Father gave this path to you. BUT He does. Yes, you don't have what you had before, BUT you have something you wouldn't have had without it. You are daily unwrapping gifts Father has for you, for you both. Once we are HOME the time spent here won't be anything at all. For you, I am looking forward to see the beautiful....beyond beautiful, tapestries Father has woven of your lives. There will be a grace and JOY for what Father has done. <br /><br />Jesus understands fully how you feel. I am trusting Him to hold you close to His heart that you might feel His comfort in a special way.<br /><br />I love you guys,<br />MarionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-14514055059590484502014-08-27T22:59:59.059-07:002014-08-27T22:59:59.059-07:00I like the photo of the two of you at the very beg...I like the photo of the two of you at the very beginning. Sweet. Can't wait til baby arrives and hope it goes well for you. Thanks for the update. I appreciate what you said about grief. My mom died July 2. She was 90.5 years old. Not unexpected but still it hurts. Took me a few weeks to come around again. Feel the strength to get through the work day. Three weeks ago I was off 2 days from work and by end of week, I felt so much better, renewed, ready to go at it again. Still have the sad times, heart leaps every time I see her photo in my phone.....thoughts of things she says in my head. God is with us, all the time and He is good for us! So glad that Ben is progressing. Hugs and prayers!Grandmabeckyl.blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362600588981799211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-54094910467184174722014-08-27T20:45:06.040-07:002014-08-27T20:45:06.040-07:00Katie, I am so thrilled for you two and this bundl...Katie, I am so thrilled for you two and this bundle of JOY here to come. The Lord knew you needed 'another' focus, I'm so glad He blesses where we need blessed. I want to come see the new little one and bring you a meal. Love you Katie, and bless you and Ben's heart.marlecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907684675991124095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-27526825589263352932014-08-27T20:44:36.889-07:002014-08-27T20:44:36.889-07:00Katie, I am so thrilled for you two and this bundl...Katie, I am so thrilled for you two and this bundle of JOY here to come. The Lord knew you needed 'another' focus, I'm so glad He blesses where we need blessed. I want to come see the new little one and bring you a meal. Love you Katie, and bless you and Ben's heart. marlecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00907684675991124095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-21809805634657069572014-08-27T16:21:53.884-07:002014-08-27T16:21:53.884-07:00What a beautiful post! I think of you both often a...What a beautiful post! I think of you both often and pray for you both! Congrats on your new adventure with a baby!!!!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02203885860472120903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-11190403959680087832014-08-27T15:34:16.438-07:002014-08-27T15:34:16.438-07:00you two. thank you for sharing your heart. your fe...you two. thank you for sharing your heart. your fears. your aches. your hope. i am so thankful to have met you via this ol' blog <3molly june.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14224067122187105466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2090277881332820433.post-45010333797860206542014-08-27T15:01:07.233-07:002014-08-27T15:01:07.233-07:00How exciting for you both! It makes my heart glad ...How exciting for you both! It makes my heart glad to know God has blessed you with a sweet baby on the way! Good luck on your journey ahead and God Bless you! :) 3052Brittneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826972932495686229noreply@blogger.com