tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post195159969560506312..comments2023-10-30T06:11:25.102-04:00Comments on Samuel's Heart: Comfort from His PresenceKatAphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16237933553147533784noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-73674779233586646872009-08-31T14:37:58.586-04:002009-08-31T14:37:58.586-04:00My name is Mariana Weis. My daughter is Alyse thom...My name is Mariana Weis. My daughter is Alyse thompson.I have been reading BABY SAMUELS blog all along now. I just want you to know my church group and friends in Texas are praying for you all the time.I want to tell you how inspired I am by the step into what I call "Wisdom" that I see you both taking. You are having the grace and courage to creat memories of Samuel and with him and his brothers. You are building a foundation for him as a part of your active family unit. Many people would be so sorrowful and grief stricken that they would be a "death watch"becuase that is all the oourage they could gather. I know this from personal experience.Then they would not have those special moments such as pictures and footprints and lulabyes to reflect back on.They end up with only the sorrow and terrible pain. You will have other things to remember. God bless you and grant you the peace of heart to know you are doing the right things at the right time and HE will lead you as you follow his footsteps.I find myself checking the blog many times a day.And I am almost afraid to read it but must.ALl your family is in the prayers of a vast number of us here in Texas.We are being ministerd to by the example of your faith both in the Lord and to each other. My the LORD God carry you when you can walk this path no more and bring you his peace. <br /> Mariana Weismomof3https://www.blogger.com/profile/02875846818302473807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-60893672147656121672009-08-31T14:05:28.306-04:002009-08-31T14:05:28.306-04:00I have never met you face to face...I am a friend ...I have never met you face to face...I am a friend of the Padilla's. Your sweet Samuel is etched in my mind and heart. I pray for you all so often and my heart aches for you. <br />I felt led to share these verses with you:<br />"Fear not, I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.<br />When you pass through the waters; I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord, your God, the holy One of Israel, your Savior;.... Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you." (Isaiah 43:1-4)<br />You are precious parents, a precious godly couple, and I know you are fully honoring and glorifying your Lord as you walk through the waters and the fire. Grace and Peace be yours in abundance. <br />KeelyKeelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14208241293451427402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-65522260594535728292009-08-31T13:25:06.939-04:002009-08-31T13:25:06.939-04:00May God bless you with his peace - the peace that ...May God bless you with his peace - the peace that passes understanding. <br /><br />Your sister in Christ, <br />AprilAprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17715038069078743330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-7485210517284657282009-08-31T11:46:39.643-04:002009-08-31T11:46:39.643-04:00I am praying for your family as you enter into thi...I am praying for your family as you enter into this time. While I'm certain none of us reading, nor you and Bryan are happy about what seems to be a looming cloud encompassing death, I pray that God will hold you in his hand and allow you to know peace and comfort during this time. I know that God holds Samuel in his hand.Crittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01318932207085028150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-47966973906844671632009-08-31T10:00:18.538-04:002009-08-31T10:00:18.538-04:00We are praying with you too. Thank you for your ca...We are praying with you too. Thank you for your candor and humility.Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585689737078160693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-81139129412621168292009-08-31T08:00:54.416-04:002009-08-31T08:00:54.416-04:00Continuing to pray for each of you today. May you ...Continuing to pray for each of you today. May you know again that<br /> "Because of the LORD's great love Bryan and Kathryn are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Let Bryan and Kathryn say, 'The LORD is our portion; therefore we will wait for him.'" (Lam. 3:22-24)<br />Continue to hold tight to His promises and faithfulness. He loves you like no other and is using you in ways known only to Him. You are a blessing and you are loved.Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406212578738917096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-6442866432098456072009-08-31T06:46:47.559-04:002009-08-31T06:46:47.559-04:00We can only continue to pray for your comfort. Th...We can only continue to pray for your comfort. There is an army of friends that are heavy in heart with you. God deeply loves Mommy, Daddy, Caleb, Joel, and Samuel. We love you all too.<br /><br />Doug & WandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-51756135435664385942009-08-31T02:00:02.177-04:002009-08-31T02:00:02.177-04:00I have never met your family but al of you are in ...I have never met your family but al of you are in my prayers and that God will heal your little Samuel.Sara Playerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756007244346504227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-32597116671334782442009-08-31T01:55:19.366-04:002009-08-31T01:55:19.366-04:00Praying, praying, praying for you, dear friends. A...Praying, praying, praying for you, dear friends. And weeping with you.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06788736311883647217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-68000419890949097922009-08-31T00:40:14.299-04:002009-08-31T00:40:14.299-04:00Kathryn, you pictured Christ’s arm around your sho...Kathryn, you pictured Christ’s arm around your shoulder as you prayed your heart out to Him. I know He was there! I have seen Jesus carrying you in His arms close to his bosom in every blog you write! I see Him giving you strength as He carries you on His shoulder! I have seen God doing all of this for you and Bryan. I cannot imagine how “down and oh so weary” you must be but I know God has been raising you up to face each storm. You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban:<br />“When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary; <br />When troubles come and my heart burdened be; <br />Then, I am still and wait here in the silence, <br />Until you come and sit awhile with me. <br /><br />You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; <br />You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; <br />I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; <br />You raise me up: To more than I can be. <br />repeat<br />There is no life - no life without its hunger; <br />Each restless heart beats so imperfectly; <br />But when you come and I am filled with wonder, <br />Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity. <br /><br />You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains; <br />You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas; <br />I am strong, when I am on your shoulders; <br />You raise me up: To more than I can be.” <br />repeat<br />What He is doing for you, He is also doing for Samuel. He IS holding him close to His bosom, His face is shinning down on him constantly, He is holding you all in His Righteous, Victorious right hand…and He is taking hold of his and your right hands, saying to you “Do not fear, I will help you”!<br />You all are in our prayers! Your updates are so very precious to me, to us! I praise God that you not only pour out your heart to God but you also share it with us. We pray earnestly to our Great God who loves you, takes great delight in you and rejoices over you all with singing to strengthen you and to raise you up!<br />In His Great love, Martha Anne & FloydAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957880173518874117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-73001847906414365452009-08-30T23:22:36.978-04:002009-08-30T23:22:36.978-04:00Reading your blogs is like having a quiet time. A...Reading your blogs is like having a quiet time. A challenge for me to rest in our struggles as we have great anxiety from unknowns. Thank you for your incredible honesty and openness. When we are being refined, the true "person" comes forward. I am amazed and blessed by your faith and trust in our God in this process. I have found myself praying, "Lord, I want to have faith like Bryan and Katherine". We love you and continue to pray for you frequently. You 2 are so precious!! Thank you for your example. <br /><br />Mindy WardAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658438439141499923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-26200206514946475662009-08-30T23:17:14.049-04:002009-08-30T23:17:14.049-04:00Hugging you guys in my mind and continuing to pray...Hugging you guys in my mind and continuing to pray that you feel Jesus' presence as you walk through this very dark valley.skybluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01865119619395892372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-77149832309894178162009-08-30T23:10:03.593-04:002009-08-30T23:10:03.593-04:00Actually, Mandie's mom says, "I have been...Actually, Mandie's mom says, "I have been praying for Samuel since Mandie told me he was born (in reality, before then); however, I have been praying very specifically for you and all 3 of your boys since I have been reading your informative and heart-rending updates.I identify with so many things you say, feelings you have, and situations in which you find yourselves in the hospital. I remember telling the Lord that I didn't want to go through the next hours/days/weeks.........and yet, at the same time leaning back on His gentle arms as they braced me to go through the next stressful event. He has proven to provide the strength you both need for what lies ahead. May God continue to strengthen and uplift you. We continue in prayer........Love, Mrs. B"Mandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14158230687032657014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-59503712259373428872009-08-30T22:40:00.961-04:002009-08-30T22:40:00.961-04:00We have never met but your family is in our prayer...We have never met but your family is in our prayers. Your son has touched us and moved us immeasurably. Your family is nothing short of amazing. God is using Samuel and all of you. Keep your faith and your eyes on Him. We are praying!<br />Tammy LaterveerTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952324780569868509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-66041134220616399212009-08-30T22:08:41.408-04:002009-08-30T22:08:41.408-04:00I am praying for little Samuel and for your entire...I am praying for little Samuel and for your entire family. I have been admiring your faith and the witness you have been to those around you. May God continue to give you that peace that surpasses all understanding. <br /><br />In Christ,<br />Diane Mackey<br />(a friend of your Aunt Colleen)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03174199741460383137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-43087714443546626422009-08-30T22:02:10.684-04:002009-08-30T22:02:10.684-04:00We are thinking of your family and Samuel...know o...We are thinking of your family and Samuel...know our thoughts and prayers are with you as you travel on this journey.<br /><br />You are two of the strongest parents...you carry yourselves with such grace even now. We are blessed to have met you, but sorry it was under these circumstances.<br /><br />Thank you for your prayer requests for our daughter Susan Faith...Your words at her bedside touched us deeply.<br /><br />Our children are such gifts and have taught us so much in such a short time...may peace be with you in the coming days.<br /><br />Love,<br />The Jenness Family<br />Mike, Candice, Susan, John, Lauren and MeaghanCandice Jennesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09897885207406658120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-63971576169482285202009-08-30T20:56:44.916-04:002009-08-30T20:56:44.916-04:00We continue to lift you guys up.We continue to lift you guys up.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02454121917764460065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-67193627615006711702009-08-30T20:48:34.596-04:002009-08-30T20:48:34.596-04:00prayingprayingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-67575560049747335432009-08-30T20:48:08.722-04:002009-08-30T20:48:08.722-04:00Katherine:
Although it will mean the end of Samue...Katherine:<br /><br />Although it will mean the end of Samuel's earthly life, holding him will make you and Bryan feel more connected to Samuel than ever. You will be one. You are his Mama and he will feel your love. I send my heart and prayers to you in these final days as I know they are excrutiating. Lean on your wonderful family. But holding your precious little Samuel is it! <br /><br />Love KimAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12027503251377958118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-51268945720097163552009-08-30T20:34:25.987-04:002009-08-30T20:34:25.987-04:00I am glad Matthew is there with you. I wish I coul...I am glad Matthew is there with you. I wish I could be as well. Please know how much I love you. I like the idea of holding Samuel in the end. May that be a real comfort to you in a dreadful time.Dennis Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03856526110745528551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-76737236599020551952009-08-30T20:23:49.650-04:002009-08-30T20:23:49.650-04:00I will keep praying for strength and peace beyond ...I will keep praying for strength and peace beyond all understanding!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412066975451748707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8415766182421516146.post-91846944185173864062009-08-30T20:00:02.893-04:002009-08-30T20:00:02.893-04:00Pryaing as your request states. I can not compreh...Pryaing as your request states. I can not comprehend...wisdom, discernment, to touch and hold him...praying.<br /><br />-Allison Hodgesallisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609139838147525203noreply@blogger.com