tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.comments2023-07-06T22:24:38.027-05:00Forged through Fire and Out of the Ashes...We Rise.Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01402722709539882314noreply@blogger.comBlogger113125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-38999556849521447972013-09-22T22:46:49.543-05:002013-09-22T22:46:49.543-05:00Hi friend! I've been thinking about you a lot...Hi friend! I've been thinking about you a lot lately. So happy to read your post, I know God has many special things ahead for you and your beautiful girls! Also wanted to thank you and Judy (who I have not met yet, but hope to some day). You have both inspired me so much by sharing your thoughts and stories. I wanted you to know that your goal of helping others in the same situation has come true, you have helped me more than I can ever express to you. I too hope that I can pay it forward and help someone else. <br /><br />Love you!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06388310119268774021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-53625592108658848702013-08-16T22:50:10.449-05:002013-08-16T22:50:10.449-05:00This is beautiful. Thank you for posting this. I...This is beautiful. Thank you for posting this. It really spoke to me today. :)Mrs. Architecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04746926891367936800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-28534678715115417282013-08-04T10:04:51.798-05:002013-08-04T10:04:51.798-05:00You need to write a book. Your words are simply a...You need to write a book. Your words are simply amazing. I have followed you and your journey for a long time and love to hear what you have to say. Congrats on your twins. Even though I do not know you personally, I have continued to pray for you. :)~holly~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15938634888092381087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-54033773122428883732013-06-25T19:40:26.027-05:002013-06-25T19:40:26.027-05:00I have goose bumps as I read this. I have literall...I have goose bumps as I read this. I have literally been checking this page every day for a month as I have just been so interested in what is happening in your life. My TWIN daughters were students of your Mother's at Prince of Peace, and Keith had his accident on their 18th birthday. I have followed your story from Day 1 and I am just so, so happy that you have been blessed with these girls and your husband and your son. Blessings to you, Judy!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-35733952550286506822013-05-28T10:15:50.810-05:002013-05-28T10:15:50.810-05:00Been thinking about you, Judy. And of course Brook...Been thinking about you, Judy. And of course Brooks. I was glad to come on here & re-read some posts and newly read the January post. I hope things are well for you all!! TTUChristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213658630599489618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-80294460246819210302013-02-13T08:49:26.060-06:002013-02-13T08:49:26.060-06:00I needed this post today - when the small challeng...I needed this post today - when the small challenges seem bigger than they need to be - I need to take a step back and think this way. I do it often as I work in brain injury and experience daily what can be taken away in an instant - but there are still times I forget to live for today and for what God has given me and my family<br /><br />So thrilled to see you happy - followed your story through friends for the last few years. Take care in your journey back home!Hill Country Happeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853139450405701908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-39892664428253411592013-01-18T13:59:15.758-06:002013-01-18T13:59:15.758-06:00So many big things seem to have taken place in you...So many big things seem to have taken place in your January last year. Congratulations, for the successful condo sale and, of course, for getting married! :D Well, it must’ve been a really busy since then. How’s life?Calvin Mordarskihttp://www.cityblockteam.com/real-estate-agents-philadelphia-team.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-62329493392025515492012-07-05T22:12:28.268-05:002012-07-05T22:12:28.268-05:00It was good. It wasn't Father's Day here i...It was good. It wasn't Father's Day here in Australia but we celebrated him anyway. We had a nice family day and he was able to sneak a couple of surfs in as well. :)Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06262864266951087450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-46355188223706641032012-07-05T20:23:39.983-05:002012-07-05T20:23:39.983-05:00I was wondering how Patrick's first Father'...I was wondering how Patrick's first Father's Day was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-54605411587362097862012-05-07T19:39:39.599-05:002012-05-07T19:39:39.599-05:00Sorry for just reading this. As i said on Judy...Sorry for just reading this. As i said on Judy's blog today, you two never cease to amaze me. You have strength, wisdom and real passion that I pray I can be like. You're doing such a wonderful job--see it pics of those girls. I've learned so much from you both...have no doubt, that's not by coincidence. <br /><br />Love, <br />MMadelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190161463008671869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-47574971358121242082012-05-07T19:28:13.033-05:002012-05-07T19:28:13.033-05:00You girls never cease to amaze me...as women, wive...You girls never cease to amaze me...as women, wives, mothers, friends, just children of God. Thank you both for being friends I learn so much from and aspire to be more like. <br /><br />Loyally, <br />MadelynMadelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190161463008671869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-73131219204402421792012-03-12T08:23:18.745-05:002012-03-12T08:23:18.745-05:00The last blog post I read was from May 2011 about ...The last blog post I read was from May 2011 about you finding your 1B. Then this morning I was thinking about you, found your blog and discovered you had married 1B and. Moved to Australia! Congratulations, Judy and Brooks. I will be praying for your journey as a SAHM. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744075123160109055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-8051534936914665212012-02-08T18:30:03.970-06:002012-02-08T18:30:03.970-06:00being a stay-at-home-mom is, by far, the hardest j...being a stay-at-home-mom is, by far, the hardest job i've ever had...<br /><br />and you totally hit the nail on the head - our job IS to teach them about JESUS...every second of every day...especially during the hard seconds {minutes? hours? days?? :)} because those are the ones when they need it the most...those are the teachable moments where it all comes together.<br /><br />thank you for this post. i SO needed to read it today! :)jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08696061577836404637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-89012288722187980392012-01-18T20:42:07.842-06:002012-01-18T20:42:07.842-06:00Oh Judy. I have to tell you that I cracked up laug...Oh Judy. I have to tell you that I cracked up laughing reading this. I mean, teary eyed laughing hard. Because girl, I soooo know that exact stuff! Nobody understands until they actually do it all day every day. Hang in there and through those little pull-your-hair-out moments remember how BLESSED you all are. God love you Judy!!!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776811287608366593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-78669557047634742352012-01-18T18:07:48.924-06:002012-01-18T18:07:48.924-06:00So true, and so well written. I have worked in th...So true, and so well written. I have worked in the business world under others, owned my own business and been the boss on top... and still to date the hardest of all the jobs has been MOM. Hang in there, 2.5 is a tough age - not babies, but not big enough yet to do "real" stuff... it will change, and you will look back and long for these days. Embrace them - it's never easy... but then again, nothing that is truely worth it is ever easy! xoJaimi Hovannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-27767933204448131632012-01-10T20:11:40.233-06:002012-01-10T20:11:40.233-06:00Judy,
I am so happy for you! I have been follow...Judy,<br /> I am so happy for you! I have been following your story since I heard about Keith from Brooke Jones. I went to church at FUMC for awhile growing up. I remember going to camp with you and your beautiful smile that is always on your face. This is such a blessing and I am amazed at what God has done. He is truely an amazing God and all glory to Him. <br />I am so glad you are happy and have found Patrick.<br />I also went to TCA with Kelly Smith Simmonds so I saw the pictures she did on her blog. <br />Heather Parkey ShannonShannon Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03240103569154513709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-73364736652051702172011-12-13T21:13:31.766-06:002011-12-13T21:13:31.766-06:00Judy so happy for you. I know it hasn't been ...Judy so happy for you. I know it hasn't been easy but I'm so thankful that God has given another blessing in your life. I love your blogging and hopeyou keep it up!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370651051966431389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-22464715286597478772011-11-11T10:35:04.964-06:002011-11-11T10:35:04.964-06:00I am so happy for you and love the way God is unfo...I am so happy for you and love the way God is unfolding His plan of redemption for your life.Cristina Wrighthttp://thewrightblessings.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-71569469957970224912011-09-27T17:32:17.402-05:002011-09-27T17:32:17.402-05:00Congrats! SO happy to see the beauty from ashes in...Congrats! SO happy to see the beauty from ashes in your life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-20082543463807260732011-09-27T11:31:00.086-05:002011-09-27T11:31:00.086-05:00Hi Mariana. I am Collin Hays, and I work at Bapti...Hi Mariana. I am Collin Hays, and I work at Baptist St. Anthony's Hospital in Amarillo.<br /><br />You don't know me but I got to know Mark when he was at the Inline Group. I was a client of his. <br /><br />I was with him just days before his tragic passing - he was in Amarillo and I remember that he left his briefcase in my office and I ran down the stairs and out into the parking lot and yelled for him, gave it to him, and that was the last time I saw Mark.<br /><br />Mark was a great guy and we always liked to talk Tech and Nebraska sports together. <br /><br />I was deeply grieved when I found out about Mark's death and his family situation with the two girls, and today when I found your blog I have become deeply grieved again.<br /><br />However, I am so encouraged by your blog and how you all have come through this. Mark is proud I guarantee it. <br /><br />I am so glad that you have found a new love, too. Again, Mark would be very proud. <br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to write the various blog entries - I hope to make my way through them. <br /><br />Take care, and God bless you.<br /><br />Collin Hays<br />collinhays@sbcglobal.netCollin Haysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-35704983186914786862011-09-11T20:45:42.373-05:002011-09-11T20:45:42.373-05:00I am over the moon thrilled for you, Judy Girl!!! ...I am over the moon thrilled for you, Judy Girl!!! What an amazing testimony that you have! I am praying blessings upon blessings over your future with Patrick. <br /><br />Wow... I just couldn't be happier for you!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07681478386981144438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-37758672245778086732011-09-11T20:36:53.774-05:002011-09-11T20:36:53.774-05:00From one sister in Christ to another, please know ...From one sister in Christ to another, please know that your blog was a testimony to me tonight. May God bless you, your son, and your husband to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-3687532530829208862011-09-06T22:37:27.978-05:002011-09-06T22:37:27.978-05:00So very very happy for you! What a blessing that y...So very very happy for you! What a blessing that you have found a man who loves you and your little boy! Best wishes to you and your family.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515904760156289648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-71965129405990810062011-09-06T09:01:41.632-05:002011-09-06T09:01:41.632-05:00Yay, Judy!!! I've followed your story from th...Yay, Judy!!! I've followed your story from the first few posts on Keith's CaringBridge site. So happy for you and Brooks! Maybe your life be forever blessed!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505353425250731151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556685542882241184.post-82992197152030727382011-09-05T20:04:46.717-05:002011-09-05T20:04:46.717-05:00Oh Judy, I'm so thrilled for you and Brooks! ...Oh Judy, I'm so thrilled for you and Brooks! What an amazing story the three of you will have and I love that he was a friend of Keith's. Best wishes to you all and I can't wait to hear how your story grows!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16875144699705731942noreply@blogger.com