tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526766004112404235.post4413453097072149874..comments2023-08-01T09:01:09.440-04:00Comments on Tonya Talk: 3 Years. Nothing New.Tonyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01573072091399987210noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526766004112404235.post-17292244582326975452011-11-14T09:08:22.700-05:002011-11-14T09:08:22.700-05:00I haven't talked to you in a while, but I'...I haven't talked to you in a while, but I'm still keeping up with you and Grady. Will will be celebrating Britton's 3rd birthday this December. The closer we get to the holidays, the heavier my heart gets. Your words hit right on the head this morning as I read through blurry tears. If Britton were here, Audrey Anna would not me. I don't know His purpose, but we will one day. Love and prayers for you and yours, <br />TiffanyTiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07623799500010392448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526766004112404235.post-64404873455640158942011-11-12T13:22:59.779-05:002011-11-12T13:22:59.779-05:00Happy Birthday, Grady!!!
Amy EllenHappy Birthday, Grady!!!<br />Amy EllenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526766004112404235.post-65295544001531430262011-11-12T12:46:13.273-05:002011-11-12T12:46:13.273-05:00Hi Tonya,
I wrote you an email a while back and h...Hi Tonya,<br /><br />I wrote you an email a while back and have been keeping up with your blog. Just wanted to let you know I am thinking and praying for your family these past couple days and today especially.<br /><br />In Him,<br />Becca DawsBecca Dawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926006658867203269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6526766004112404235.post-33306452877585205402011-11-12T09:35:54.066-05:002011-11-12T09:35:54.066-05:00Hi Tonya...I know you have so many thoughts and em...Hi Tonya...I know you have so many thoughts and emotions running through your heart and mind right now...and I just wanted to write to you and send you a virtual ((Hug)). <br /><br />There are days that I miss our Anna so much. I look at her little 6 yr. old face in the picture on my mantle, and I get that ache in my heart...and it has been 7 years now since she has gone to be with Jesus. But most of the time I feel a peace, and I rest in the truth, that she is with Jesus...in His presence! And in the fact that she is with her two brothers who went there before she did. I know she was so happy to meet her brothers. And to see her Jesus! <br /><br />I try to think on the beauty of heaven, and how wonderful it is there.<br /><br />I miss them all...and in my flesh I wish they were here with us. But I know that God's ways are higher than mine. His plans are better than mine. I am weak but He is strong! <br /><br />Someday we will be with our precious ones again Tonya...So we just need to rest in Him and look forward to that. One time Kyle, my son-in-law, said it was like the babies and Anna were like little missionaries sent to us to make a difference in all of our lives...and in the lives of others. I am sure he is right. God has used them to touch us all so deeply, and to change us. During the trials we feel God's presence...and it is so sweet and so comforting...so strong.<br /><br />Just like you said that Matthew wouldn't be here if Grady had lived...our Abigail wouldn't be here if Samuel had lived. So I do understand those bittersweet feelings.<br /><br />We can't imagine our lives without Abigail...and we know she is a gift...just as Matthew is a gift. But Samuel and Grady were gifts too. It is all so hard for us to grasp and to understand in our finite minds...but God allowed it... and I think we just need to surrender to the fact that there is a time and a purpose for everything that He allows to happen in our lives.<br /><br />We can talk about it...like you said, 1,000 times, and yet we have nothing new to add to it. Except the testimony of... His Faithfulness to us! The only way we can go on living through such sorrowful times is simply by... His Faithfulness to us. By His Mercy, and His Grace....and by His Strength!<br /><br />The Bible says that joy comes in the morning...and I have seen Lynnette walk through the darkness, and into the morning light...the light of His love, and His joy.<br />So, that is a great testimony of God's power in her life. <br /><br />You have a testimony too sweet Tonya. Grady's story touched my heart from the first moment I read it. I have prayed for you so many times. I have seen you grow in the Lord. <br /><br />I see your great love for Matthew...and for your family. You are beautiful...a mother who serves her family with a heart of love.<br />You have been clay in the Master's hands. He is making you into a thing of beauty..and a vessel for His use!<br /><br />You are special...you are blessed...and you are loved!<br />Linda @ Truthful TidbitsLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751356958497450109noreply@blogger.com