tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.comments2018-04-30T04:54:05.082-07:00Life After LibbyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12593996402312557820noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-49005850381997877882016-12-29T21:19:59.119-08:002016-12-29T21:19:59.119-08:00Hello Erika, your post is so well written. Thank y...Hello Erika, your post is so well written. Thank you for sharing so transparently. I am so deeply sorry you lost your sweet, precious Lobby. I pray you are all comforted very deeply by the Lord in all your memories of and longings for her. I pray God heals your hearts. 💔❤🙏<br />~Connie Connie Syghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089712595873462444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-75212072979598467282016-08-09T01:29:09.473-07:002016-08-09T01:29:09.473-07:00Thank you so much, Lorelei! I love all of these id...Thank you so much, Lorelei! I love all of these ideas! Thank you for the thought and effort you put into your #libbypops! Last month we blew bubbles on the beach in honor of the 6 month anniversary of a little boy's passing. It was so special to see how those simple bubbles that we blew brought so much joy to the people around us! Kids popping and chasing them and a surprising number of photographers were out for the sunset and they started working to get the bubbles in their photo shoots- now captured in time forever! I love to think of your bubbles bringing joy in unexpected ways now also. thank you for making the world a happier and kinder place. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593996402312557820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-48640716155294394592016-08-09T01:25:19.504-07:002016-08-09T01:25:19.504-07:00I'm so sad that you understand this so perfect...I'm so sad that you understand this so perfectly well, Darchel. Thank you for writing. Remembering you and yours tonight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593996402312557820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-84338502562188884072016-06-29T18:23:24.352-07:002016-06-29T18:23:24.352-07:00This is absolutely beautiful. I feel you and your ...This is absolutely beautiful. I feel you and your message is well received. Sending you love from another mother in this club. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18091677537445749720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-37542306188308404802016-06-28T10:13:49.218-07:002016-06-28T10:13:49.218-07:00Deepest condolences and blessings to you all. Lib...Deepest condolences and blessings to you all. Libby was such a charmer. I'll be donating bubble supplies as well as food to our local shelter as a "Libbypop". It's important to feed those in need, but it's nice to have a little fun too. People on a tight budget don't always have the money for "extras". <br /><br />Another small 'Libbypop". Out East we have something called "Freecycle". People who have things in good condition that they no longer need can offer them on the site for free. Having seen so much new merchandise (in its original packaging) at the curb in this neighbourhood, I'm spreading the word. I offered a daybed once and it was disturbing to see the eager responses and to find out how many people haven't a bed to sleep on. I'm sure this service is offered or could be started elsewhere. <br /><br />Your little angel has a courageous family. I'm proud that you're part of ours. loreleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12807290175206545813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-16509669265465682452016-06-27T23:06:57.288-07:002016-06-27T23:06:57.288-07:00Thank you so much, Holli. Thank you for your kind ...Thank you so much, Holli. Thank you for your kind words and for sharing her story. That right there is a #libbypop! It really just means so much to this mama. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593996402312557820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-75547358685677537792016-06-27T19:35:51.848-07:002016-06-27T19:35:51.848-07:00Rest assured that Libby has made a huge difference...Rest assured that Libby has made a huge difference by inspiring so much good in world. Each person that I tell her story to, and share your uplifting and emotional posts with has been touched. People remember her, her story, and the blessings you have accounted for us. I've been thinking about you and your family so much this week. May God grant you with a special peace tomorrow. Hugs 😇🙏🏻❤️ #LibbypopsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11191878398569960519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-33197277496086690642016-06-27T19:13:50.308-07:002016-06-27T19:13:50.308-07:00I love that, ShihChing! Thank you so much for doin...I love that, ShihChing! Thank you so much for doing Libbypops at Halloween and for continuing to read about Libby's story. Yes, can't wait for heaven! It will be glorious! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593996402312557820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-6711349515463679672016-06-27T08:45:21.293-07:002016-06-27T08:45:21.293-07:00My daughter through Treacy McWilliams' Girl Sc...My daughter through Treacy McWilliams' Girl Scout troop gave out libbypops during Halloween. Libby is a blessing to us even though we've never got the pleasure of meeting her in person, looking forward to heaven...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00536238164171276428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-7594827403812467152016-06-22T22:42:44.792-07:002016-06-22T22:42:44.792-07:00Thank you for sharing your story, Tiffany. I'm...Thank you for sharing your story, Tiffany. I'm so glad you are feeling the positive effects of the medications and that those have worked for you so well. I hope it's been a happy reunion with yourself. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593996402312557820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-25143847087205456282016-06-21T13:47:08.078-07:002016-06-21T13:47:08.078-07:00Erika, beautiful as always (and with a teacher'...Erika, beautiful as always (and with a teacher's eye, I didn't notice any errors...😊) You are brave, strong, beautiful, and such an inspiration to all of us mothers. Thank you for your honesty and openess about medication and mental health. The more it gets discussed, hopefully the more aware and more accepting society will become. I too started anti-anxiety/depression meds this year, and I wish I hadnt waited so long. I feel like, after 10 extremely difficult years, I'm finally getting myself back. Love to you and your family always and you will forever have my continued prayers. Moments To Treasure Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754069873576925619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-78031654214063718852016-06-21T11:53:00.678-07:002016-06-21T11:53:00.678-07:00Thank you, Mindy, and you are welcome. :) I agree,...Thank you, Mindy, and you are welcome. :) I agree, it is a good line. I should work on reminding myself of it more often! :) There have been a lot of lessons this year about learning to have grace for myself, and I think that's something we can all gift ourselves with.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593996402312557820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-14207469377126360982016-06-21T11:51:00.089-07:002016-06-21T11:51:00.089-07:00Thank you so much for reading and taking the time ...Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to write, Katt. Thank you for putting in the effort and emotional investment to meet loss parents where they are in their pain, in their walk through grief. Friends like that are precious.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593996402312557820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-8481703430626449732016-06-21T11:49:22.402-07:002016-06-21T11:49:22.402-07:00So true, sadly. Thankful for you.
So true, sadly. Thankful for you.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593996402312557820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-53457456242595267512016-06-21T11:48:49.884-07:002016-06-21T11:48:49.884-07:00Thank you, Ken. It's just heartbreaking what&#...Thank you, Ken. It's just heartbreaking what's happened in Orlando, but to be there in the heart of it, living through it on a daily basis must be so hard. So hard to ignore or forget briefly. When you're ready I look forward to reading your thoughts on this time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593996402312557820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-26861000724183750272016-06-21T11:46:54.445-07:002016-06-21T11:46:54.445-07:00Thank you so very much, Connie. He's doing lot...Thank you so very much, Connie. He's doing lots of filler around all those ragged edges right now. It often seems as if there's just a big bubble around my deep emotions. So grateful for that protection so I don't have to bear it all at once because that would simply be too much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593996402312557820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-52571655810113560092016-06-21T11:43:20.313-07:002016-06-21T11:43:20.313-07:00Thank you so much for your kind words, prayers, an...Thank you so much for your kind words, prayers, and remembrance, Jenny. And thank you for taking the time to read and write. I've struggled with depression on and off my whole life probably. Most often with no medications. Yes, there are lots of natural remedies which are certainly helpful, but we've got to stop having stigmas around mental health and medications. Yes, it can be overdone, but the difference it's made in me now has been life-chnaging for me (and my family who has to live with me) on a daily basis. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593996402312557820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-2531272204684244042016-06-20T22:40:50.946-07:002016-06-20T22:40:50.946-07:00Erika, thank you for sharing your thoughts. You ar...Erika, thank you for sharing your thoughts. You are in our hearts and in our prayers. (I understand the writing part somewhat. I grieve for my city, Orlando. I know what I want to write, but I just can't write at this time. My heart is so heavy.) Thank you. Reading what you wrote was helpful for me. God's peace surround you, my friend.blessedkdghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956944496397424629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-75511573034541621012016-06-20T19:38:31.980-07:002016-06-20T19:38:31.980-07:00so thankful that you have some help right now to m...so thankful that you have some help right now to move through and fill in a bit of the ragged edges and yet be in the hard part too--surrounding you for the Anniversary day walk with a full heartConstancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062312211635253656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-9814717409048079282016-06-20T18:12:27.477-07:002016-06-20T18:12:27.477-07:00It's so moving to read these words from you. A...It's so moving to read these words from you. Although I think we only met once or twice at iMom, I have felt so saddened by your loss of Libby and have read all your posts and been in regular prayer for you and your family this year. Thank you for your honesty about depression and medication. We're not real enough about that in the Church so much of the time. And I'm grateful to hear that it has helped you find some joy again, even as you continue to grieve. I love seeing pictures of you with Libby and thinking about what a joy she must have been during her brief time with you. My littlest is very close in age, and the grief must be unimaginable. I continue to pray for healing of your heart and for grace, grace, and more grace to keep walking forward. Praise our loving God that He holds her close till you can be with her again.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430961471749405190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-91278109441227651122016-06-20T17:05:23.244-07:002016-06-20T17:05:23.244-07:00"I will realize I can do hard things and some... "I will realize I can do hard things and sometimes just getting through it is hard enough and I don't need to expect more than that." LOVED this line!!!! Rang so true to my soul. Thank you for it. Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097608987748692883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-26914481734203126842016-06-20T15:37:32.379-07:002016-06-20T15:37:32.379-07:00I love reading your blog. I can't even imagine...I love reading your blog. I can't even imagine what you, and parents like you, have gone through. I've gone through five miscarriages, with one rainbow baby after the first miscarriage, but to lose an infant, a child who is born but doesn't get to come home, is unimaginable. You and Kristin (I basically grew up wither and know that she's experienced the loss of a child) are in my prayers. God bless you and the parents walking the same path. <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07812225722418681160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-81240756719353419902016-06-20T13:35:10.933-07:002016-06-20T13:35:10.933-07:00Love you friend. It's a long long road and sa...Love you friend. It's a long long road and sadly we have a long time to navigate it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09453768496750892136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-63510491107825641892016-02-15T08:23:03.824-08:002016-02-15T08:23:03.824-08:00How amazing and wonderful that God has met you in ...How amazing and wonderful that God has met you in your dreams like this. You will have this documented to share and remember for the rest of your life. And I imagine it will be a significant thing for your kids too, and maybe for your kids' kids one day. Your faith is impacting so many and will continue to!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395514830996668083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8766716830880261120.post-89150199370131105032016-02-13T16:38:21.375-08:002016-02-13T16:38:21.375-08:00Oh, thank you so much, Melody! You are so kind and...Oh, thank you so much, Melody! You are so kind and open-hearted. I'm so excited to hear about your workshop and all the lives that will be touched. God is good!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593996402312557820noreply@blogger.com