Comments on: February belongs to Anna

By: Rachael Bullock

Rachael Bullock — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:48:05 +0000

Kate – You truly have such a ministry to other people who are now walking the road you did. God has definitely given you the gift of words – thank you for taking time to share. My heart aches for you and I will be lifting you up in my prayers especially this month. I came across a precious book this week at the family christian store called “letters to darcy” chronicling another mother’s sad journey down this path. I don’t know if you’ve ever had the thought but I think you would be a great author and your story in book form would touch so many lives……..

By: Aimee

Aimee — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:34:30 +0000

i think of all the pain you have endured during your lifetime and know that it has not been in vain…God has produced such beautiful sweet-smelling fruit in your life that glorifies him and comforts/encourages others. i am serious when I say I hope that you write a devotional-style book on pain, loss, grief, God’s character, process, etc, etc….love you Kate!

By: Jennifer Fountain

Jennifer Fountain — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:36:15 +0000

Katie, I am sitting at my desk in tears. You put to words so much that is in my heart. I have been chewing on a blog entry over our loss for the past couple of days and have hesitated. Your entry is such a comfort and inspiration. Thanks for being so vulnerable.-Jenn Fountain

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:23:13 +0000

I think I might be one of the people you're talking about when you say you hear of more families suffering this horrible loss. A friend of yours, Shari, told a friend of mine, Melody, to tell me about you.

I'm 6 months from unexpectedly losing my full term baby the day she was born.

I've definitely said "I wish it was five years from now." I want to fast forward to a time when I have hope restored, more children to love. My faith, however, has been strong withstanding through it all so far.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:53:57 +0000

Oh, Kate…your words could not be more poetic. You have a way of articulating what we all need to hear in this broken world….that there is redemption and hope for our future although we endure pain in the present. Your tesitimony to the REAL Jesus is an unbelievably precious gift to everyone who knows you or reads your writings. I am so grateful that you chose to hold on to Jesus’ hand along this grief journey so that I (and so many others) could bear witness to what it means to live out faith when life is the most painful. Thank you for sharing so honestly and openly. Anna Rose will forever be in my heart….and so will you.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:59:10 +0000

Sweet Katie, reading your blog entry was like reading a devotional. Your words made me want to spend time with Jesus. God is so good, even in the midst of deep pain. You have lived that for me and I am forever changed by the life and death of Anna Rose Katherine. As I cling to Anna’s cross around my neck, I ache to hold her. I’m so grateful for the promise of heaven. Am I really the “big” sister? You amaze me everyday!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:03:40 +0000

Kate, I am awed by your strength. I cannot fathom the heartache you face and you meet it with a grace that is unbelievably moving. You are such an incredible woman. My thoughts are with you and your family as you head into this month.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:54:25 +0000

I sit and write with tears flowing. Kate this is beautiful, and I will visit your blog every day this month with hope of new encouragement from you and joy renewed knowing that grief, of any sort, is far outweighed by the future joy we will experience when we enter heaven’s gates. And sharing in grief – that unique love those hurting share by crying together – is a glimpse of hope and something not everyone has the privilege of experiencing. Thank you for your words. Today and in the past. You and your family have blessed my life.