tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post5609939481694146267..comments2023-10-08T07:43:51.327-05:00Comments on These Broken Vases | Finding Beauty in Unexpected Places: First Steps Take CourageAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09611345201573528750noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-20103756875183552392011-12-30T09:06:01.291-06:002011-12-30T09:06:01.291-06:00"I will be her legs if I have to, but I will ..."I will be her legs if I have to, but I will teach her to use her own"<br /><br />Awesome! A mother's love knows no bounds!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152901528565504850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-80052598371785544072011-12-29T20:24:09.634-06:002011-12-29T20:24:09.634-06:00"But I am not giving up. I am her mother.&quo..."But I am not giving up. I am her mother." Oh, how I love this post. And how this sentiment resonates with me. That's the definition of a real mother, isn't it? We won't give up on them. Ever. Thank you so much for sharing and for the happy tears that fell when I watched the video. Smiles -Amy W Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861793091286131901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-7094636290279198962011-12-16T14:01:52.626-06:002011-12-16T14:01:52.626-06:00Tears, what a beautiful moment!Tears, what a beautiful moment!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597901803216176184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-60797956269643810702011-12-15T16:53:34.143-06:002011-12-15T16:53:34.143-06:00I don't have children with the challenges your...I don't have children with the challenges yours have - but I have had challenges where God has told me it was going to be a long road to go, it was going to be a faith road, not to give up, never to give up but to believe - like you do, that they will overcome. It's a tough road - and God gave us these children because He knew we wouldn't give up.<br /><br />My mother heart loves your story of not giving up!Blue Cotton Memoryhttp://bluecottonmemory.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/where-the-wild-winds-blow-a-gentle-southerly-mama-takes-her-little-wind-to-work-day/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-56712097822116829022011-12-14T16:01:24.593-06:002011-12-14T16:01:24.593-06:00Your post is beautiful, and I especially love the ...Your post is beautiful, and I especially love the video. What a triumph for your sweet daughter!Reneehttp://reneeannsmith.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-49946839847470574592011-12-14T08:13:43.131-06:002011-12-14T08:13:43.131-06:00This is SO exciting! I can not wait for Vada's...This is SO exciting! I can not wait for Vada's first steps but I will and while I wait I will cherish this stage that she is in at the moment. But I am trilled for you and look forward to being able to celebrate such a monumental milestone!Twilson9608https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245911547204280399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-19620420172694253582011-12-14T07:54:53.407-06:002011-12-14T07:54:53.407-06:00So precious! I find I'm learning to take heart...So precious! I find I'm learning to take heart steps as well and Nina is teaching me with her courage! What a joy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13790328128207852325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-5253179977927380002011-12-14T06:16:39.333-06:002011-12-14T06:16:39.333-06:00A breathtakingly beautiful testimony of a mother&#...A breathtakingly beautiful testimony of a mother's love!!!Kaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375515856471114091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-45535706183226872862011-12-13T21:18:57.296-06:002011-12-13T21:18:57.296-06:00You have such a loving, Christ like, sacrificial h...You have such a loving, Christ like, sacrificial heart and I love it. Thank you for desiring some of the least of these. I pray blessings upon your children and your family.Shandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337476167174497223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-61308828127830655732011-12-13T13:47:56.418-06:002011-12-13T13:47:56.418-06:00Amazing. You and your family encompass everything ...Amazing. You and your family encompass everything that beautiful is to me. The joy those girls must bring you, and the love that they must feel from you. God Bless you all.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11504406294510818101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-38245168889801154962011-12-13T13:04:33.435-06:002011-12-13T13:04:33.435-06:00I second Jen.. I also had tears come to my eyes as...I second Jen.. I also had tears come to my eyes as I watched her walk to you... you have such a beautiful soul. I am encouraged greatly when I read your posts... thank you for allowing us into your world :) Also.. if you stop by my blog.. you won my giveaway! You probably didn't even realized you entered it! :)Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554436031505625556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-642882994801260942011-12-13T12:50:14.646-06:002011-12-13T12:50:14.646-06:00I just got tears in my eyes as I watched her walk ...I just got tears in my eyes as I watched her walk into your arms. So much beauty.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701362919026534336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-74569770828284095402011-12-13T10:44:48.779-06:002011-12-13T10:44:48.779-06:00stopping by from Jen's...your heart is just be...stopping by from Jen's...your heart is just beautiful...what a lovely family and your girls are truly blessed to have a momma like you...<br />Blessings as you continue to cheer your children on...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18580914.post-16304723389487947542011-12-13T10:08:12.990-06:002011-12-13T10:08:12.990-06:00Linking up after you at On Your Heart Tuesdays - l...Linking up after you at On Your Heart Tuesdays - loved visiting your blog, and reading of your sweet family, and your heart as a mother. And, congratulations on your daughter taking her first steps. I am sure you are a great encouragement to other moms of special needs children.Cherry Warrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09514526416067526357noreply@blogger.com