tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post1642655814937189945..comments2023-09-22T07:36:02.136-05:00Comments on Krista Phillips - Author: He Gives and Takes Away... Blessed Be His NameKrista Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-17976514197141071392011-09-26T11:28:43.672-05:002011-09-26T11:28:43.672-05:00What a beautiful post, Krista. I love when God giv...What a beautiful post, Krista. I love when God gives us just the right song at the same time. During the time my sister was in the hospital waiting for a heart, our worship leader at church apparently got on a kick to sing the song "Our God" every Sunday. Y'know, the one that says, "Our God is greater, our God is stronger, God you are higher than any other. Our God is healer, awesome in power, Our God." Pretty sure that wasn't coincidence. :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-23087037212042228652011-09-26T10:28:57.398-05:002011-09-26T10:28:57.398-05:00We sang that song in church yesterday, right after...We sang that song in church yesterday, right after I read your blog in fact!! Thought of you!! Sending hugs!!Harvestmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364586401945797969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-84627152197585723572011-09-25T23:10:40.239-05:002011-09-25T23:10:40.239-05:00Krista,
Your post seems a "God-send". I...Krista,<br />Your post seems a "God-send". I have a friend who has had a problem with infertility and miscarriages. She is currently struggling and I believe this post could bring great encouragement for her.<br /><br />Also, as soon as I read your blog post title, I thought of when Daniel was born and hospitalized, recovering from his first surgery. One of the guests in the Ronald McDonald House was in the hospital elevator with me. She was there visiting her daughter and family who were all hospitalized from a car accident - all but one that is - they had lost the little two year old to the arms of Jesus. During this elevator ride she mentioned she had just received news of twin grand-babies being born. She already knew that I was aware of the loss of her two-year old granddaughter and her next words were "The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord." That statement hit me so hard. Her praise to our Father in heaven during such a bittersweet time was a reminder to me to continue to give praise to our heavenly Father when the path seemed too hard to travel.<br /><br />Thanks again for sharing your heart and giving me that reminder once again.Tammi T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-70022937153187418912011-09-25T09:36:11.505-05:002011-09-25T09:36:11.505-05:00Jami...
I did not forget about Max! I had it in ...Jami... <br /><br />I did not forget about Max! I had it in my head that he is the first JOHNSON boy born and just flubbed it up! That, and I think I heard you say that it was your first "nephew" but it is not MY first nephew obviously... HA HA HA! That's what I get for writing a blog post at night... my head does NOT work! Am fixing that NOW!Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-38557093280090400892011-09-25T08:42:25.347-05:002011-09-25T08:42:25.347-05:00Actually, Max gets to wear the crown of first boy ...Actually, Max gets to wear the crown of first boy grandchild. Liam is actually the 3rd boy grandchild. He is however the first born in over 11 years and the first to carry on the Johnson name though. :)Jami G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15802980419784014460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-17361793579081788372011-09-25T07:37:37.825-05:002011-09-25T07:37:37.825-05:00Hi Krista,
I love reading your posts but just had ...Hi Krista,<br />I love reading your posts but just had to comment on this one. That song means so much to myself and my husband as well. Back in 2004 after about three years of trying to have baby we finally found ourselves pregnant. About a week after finding out (I was five weeks along) I started to bleed a bit. We went to the hospital and were told everything was okay after an ultrasound and went home happy. Two days later at work I had crampy and bleeding. We went back to the hospital and waited to be seen. I was taken into the hospital room while my poor husband was left in the waiting room. I kept praying and praying that God would be with me as I was so scared. That song kept running through my head over and over and over. When the doctor came in to check, he confirmed that I was miscarrying. I was devestated, but know that I felt Jesus there in that room with me holding me. That song became a balm to my soul. I still miss that little baby to this day and know that I will see him/her again in heaven. My husband and I celebrated the birth of our first son Logan a year and three days later. I still think of that little one everytime I hear that song.<br /><br />Leigh-Anne RiversLeigh-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15025013999145918530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-55003397375703699332011-09-25T00:02:11.494-05:002011-09-25T00:02:11.494-05:00Krista, this is a beautiful post. Amazing you ment...Krista, this is a beautiful post. Amazing you mention that song. We had 2 early miscarriages before Sierra and then a second-trimester loss between Sierra and Bodie and I remember that song becoming my anthem. I remember singing it, sobbing in church, after our 2nd miscarriage. And I remember singing it joyfully as Sierra danced in my belly months later. And I remember crying my way through it again after the next baby we lost. And I remember fearfully singing it as I thought of Bodie's future. It is such an incredible song and one that never fails to minister to me wherever I find myself. <br /><br />Heart Hugs,<br />AmyAmy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256967321013244018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-12222887131007368612011-09-24T22:19:12.361-05:002011-09-24T22:19:12.361-05:00Thank you for sharing your heart and your experien...Thank you for sharing your heart and your experiences with us, Krista. You are a blessing to us all.Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8885384159016667608.post-2164448896085634982011-09-24T21:20:22.044-05:002011-09-24T21:20:22.044-05:00Krista, once again your writing leaves me humbled ...Krista, once again your writing leaves me humbled and inspired. <br /><br />Beautiful post. The only thing better than the post is the green tongue - and seeing Annabelle looking like she's crawling. Adorable girls. <br /><br />Mary CurryMary Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173540875518117671noreply@blogger.com