tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post5034070105358413436..comments2023-12-02T00:36:38.715-08:00Comments on Anderson Avenue: UpdateHeidi Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16216208487520696475noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-22065047606019164982008-12-07T06:23:00.000-08:002008-12-07T06:23:00.000-08:00Our thoughts and prayers are with your sweet famil...Our thoughts and prayers are with your sweet family. May you have the loving comfort and peace of our Heavenly Father. <BR/>Love,<BR/>The Norton FamilyChris Nortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547061798846115812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-20393872218266668862008-12-06T22:24:00.000-08:002008-12-06T22:24:00.000-08:00Heidi and Chris. I love you both a ton and pray f...Heidi and Chris. I love you both a ton and pray for your little family daily. Jersey is so blessed to have such strong parents as both of you. My heart aches that you have to go through this. I love you so much and pray for you constantly. I saw this quote, and I thought of you<BR/><BR/> “… the tests of life are tailored for our own best interests, and all will face the burdens best suited to their own mortal experience. In the end we will realize that God is merciful as well as just and that all the rules are fair. We can be reassured that our challenges will be the ones we needed, and conquering them will bring blessings we could have received in no other way.<BR/><BR/> If we constantly focus only on the stones in our mortal path, we will almost surely miss the beautiful flower or cool stream provided by the loving Father who outlined our journey. Each day can bring more joy than sorrow when our mortal and spiritual eyes are open to God’s goodness. Joy in the gospel is not something that begins only in the next life. It is our privilege now, this very day. We must never allow our burdens to obscure our blessings. There will always be more blessings than burdens—even if some days it doesn’t seem so. Jesus said, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Enjoy those blessings right now. They are yours and always will be.”<BR/><BR/>The Lord will carry you through this. He feels your aching hearts-he experienced your pain and hurt. Go to Him constantly. <BR/><BR/>Chris....just hold Heidi:) Love you both. SoniaSoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10570997758127610818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-15709551340468012232008-12-06T20:57:00.000-08:002008-12-06T20:57:00.000-08:00Chris and Heidi,Taylor and I have been thinking ab...Chris and Heidi,<BR/><BR/>Taylor and I have been thinking about you all week, we just want you to know that we are praying for your family and especially Jersey- she is so beautiful! Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.Therena Taylor & Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11039693343518851737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-12804499235670949292008-12-06T20:23:00.000-08:002008-12-06T20:23:00.000-08:00I am so sorry this is all happening. Please know y...I am so sorry this is all happening. Please know your family and especially Jersey are in our prayers.Alisa Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05021273781824763128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-6497710345779092832008-12-06T19:24:00.000-08:002008-12-06T19:24:00.000-08:00Do you ever stop and wonder what you were thinking...Do you ever stop and wonder what you were thinking back in the pre-existance when you signed up for such a trial? I wonder that about myself all the time. Did we know WHAT the trials would be or just that we would have them?<BR/><BR/>Either way we did know the reward when we made our choice. We were trained there on how to get through those trials, we just need to remember the training.<BR/><BR/>You are stronger than you know and when that strength fails our Father in Heaven gives you strength beyond your own. One day you WILL look back on all of this and realize the blessings that came from it. Small consolation at this point, but never lose your eternal perspective.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336960354984394578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-55046599248174138612008-12-06T18:39:00.000-08:002008-12-06T18:39:00.000-08:00I think about you guys everyday. I know this is su...I think about you guys everyday. I know this is such a scary and critical time, you guys are so strong and I know the Lord will bless you for it. It breaks my heart to hear the things that sweet Jersey has to go through,she's such a sweet and special baby! Love you guys.Kristin Faivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118714341414083840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-66335479303602109052008-12-06T18:12:00.000-08:002008-12-06T18:12:00.000-08:00Heidi your family is in our thoughts and prayers!Heidi your family is in our thoughts and prayers!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066630683309714487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-2523306508473159832008-12-06T15:58:00.000-08:002008-12-06T15:58:00.000-08:00Heidi - I am so glad that you are posting the last...Heidi - I am so glad that you are posting the lastest on Jersey because I can't stop wondering how you and her and your cute family is doing. You guys are in my prayers daily. I can't wait till you can all go home and we can meet this special little girl. Much love, Jewelia<BR/>p.s. Happy Birthday (yesterday)Jewelia Eagarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15161098134781158289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-62481579185809818022008-12-06T15:26:00.000-08:002008-12-06T15:26:00.000-08:00Heidi & Chris I'm so sorry you guys are go...Heidi & Chris <BR/>I'm so sorry you guys are going through all of this. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you guys. We'll keep you in our prayers.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483228983908203625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-35291982270052903802008-12-06T13:10:00.000-08:002008-12-06T13:10:00.000-08:00Welcome to the wonderful world of Monitor Watching...Welcome to the wonderful world of Monitor Watching. I'd like to say the obsession goes away with time, but it NEVER does. We are continuing to pray for Jersey and your family. <BR/><BR/>Part of being a parent to a sick child is never knowing what tomorrow will bring. We have to put our FAITH in Heavenly Father, cherish EVERY moment we have with our little ones and PRAY for the strength to make it another day! <BR/><BR/>Andrea (Owen's Mom)The Simmons Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14206401418544523378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-92197895561531677042008-12-06T10:49:00.000-08:002008-12-06T10:49:00.000-08:00Thank you so much for keeping us all updated! I ho...Thank you so much for keeping us all updated! I hope that you are getting some sort of rest and that you somehow manage to have a good birthday! I know that watching that vitals monitor can be torture. We are praying that Jersey will grow stronger and stronger and be home with you soon.Morris Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498654703041207261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-38651045864601157292008-12-06T10:35:00.000-08:002008-12-06T10:35:00.000-08:00I wish I had some words that would ease the suffer...I wish I had some words that would ease the suffering you are going through right now, I wish I could say that you have nothing to worry about, but as a parent we worry at everything. With "normal" children we worry about colds and such, but that seems such a little thing now compaired to the path your life is on. <BR/><BR/>You will look back on all of this and learn from all of it. What we learn depends on what the Lord wants to teach us. Something I try to remind myself when the going gets hard is, God chose me for this life, he chose me because he felt I was strong enough to endure the pathway ahead of me. Even though somedays it feels as if you can't possibly make it through another day, the Lord will prove to you other wise. <BR/><BR/>I wish I was there to talk with you in person, I know how much it helps to talk with someone in person. I guess we will see you soon enough though. Avery told me you were in room 12 but wasn't for sure. If you ever need someone to talk to please NEVER hesitate to email me or apporach me once we get to the hospital. We will be there on Thursday, our surgery got bumped back to then. <BR/><BR/>Please know you are in our prayers!<BR/><BR/>Sincerely<BR/>JennaLife Unscriptedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16362489208922734342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-31663216162608605982008-12-06T08:43:00.000-08:002008-12-06T08:43:00.000-08:00I was given a link to your blog from Shanda Riggs ...I was given a link to your blog from Shanda Riggs and I just want you to know that these special babies are so strong and amazing. We have our own little miracle boy. our Bryson was born with a condition called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. His left side of his heart never developed and he has had 3 major open heart surgeries and 3 heart Caths. So I feel for you and what you are going thru. I know that I have never felt closer to my heavenly father than when Bryson is in surgery. I know that he is being looked over and I know that Heavenly Father is very mindful of your sweet baby and is taking care of her.Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any help.<BR/>gigabug@juno.com<BR/>also please feel free to check out our carepage. www.carepages.com<BR/>carepage name BabyBryson<BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>Kierra PugmireKierrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722226161476076703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-85470506389449013212008-12-06T08:04:00.000-08:002008-12-06T08:04:00.000-08:00Dear Heidi and Chris, We too are sitting and waiti...Dear Heidi and Chris, <BR/>We too are sitting and waiting and constantly checking your blog for new information. Thanks for all of it. All my kids come in to read and I explain to the younger ones what is going on in each picture. We can't wait to see this sweet littls Jersey girly that we have fallen in love with and are praying so much for. We love you.<BR/><BR/>Aunt Rhondy<BR/>PS. Happy Birthday-I'm thinkin about you.The Johnson Famhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03903603566460631733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-50942046927205992962008-12-06T07:19:00.000-08:002008-12-06T07:19:00.000-08:00This is Suzanne-Lindseys friend, I just want you g...This is Suzanne-Lindseys friend, I just want you guys to know that we are thinking about you and praying for you. My little Preston is smitten by Jersey and always wants an update, he is constantly praying for her. Your little Jersey has touched so many hearts in her little life, she is truly a gift from our Heavenly Father.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-55566778626094229712008-12-06T06:27:00.000-08:002008-12-06T06:27:00.000-08:00how do you keep track of all the machines. Nice t...how do you keep track of all the machines. Nice that it isnt overwhelming at all.The Smith'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18139457304502830273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-7145662644172942272008-12-06T06:17:00.000-08:002008-12-06T06:17:00.000-08:00So I had to regroup this morning to be able to wri...So I had to regroup this morning to be able to write something down. I just cried last night reading this and wasn't quite sure what to say. You are amazing to have this blessing/trial right now. My heart aches for you and for how difficult this must be on you and your family. <BR/>One can just never know the pain it really is unless they have been there on their own. I read the comments from other heart babies mothers and their comments are real, and heartfelt. I hope you find some strength in the love that we have for you and your family as friends that KNOW you, BUT also from the "other mommies" that KNOW what you are going through. We all love you and pray for your family and sweet Jersey many times throughout the day.<BR/>Happy Birthday to you today and I hope your birthday wish comes true.Shanenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412736292639124280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-37646477920055492852008-12-06T03:17:00.000-08:002008-12-06T03:17:00.000-08:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! i will pray for a birthday mirac...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! i will pray for a birthday miracle.Marenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16908893429252290460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-35534439226003191392008-12-05T23:14:00.000-08:002008-12-05T23:14:00.000-08:00Oh Heidi. My heart is breaking reading this and t...Oh Heidi. My heart is breaking reading this and thinking what you must be going through. You rarely leave my thoughts and never my prayers. Happy Birthday!!! It's 12:14 am I hope today brings great news...Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934975919146662049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-14113327823997201232008-12-05T22:45:00.000-08:002008-12-05T22:45:00.000-08:00Heidi I appreciate hearing the details of how Jers...Heidi I appreciate hearing the details of how Jersey's doing. Don't ever feel bad about a post that's not upbeat- life's not always positive. <BR/>Good for you for asking so many questions too. <BR/>I'm so sorry things can't be easier for your sweet princess. She certainly has so many people praying for her. Love you girl!Janalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668232807118553419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-25293112862746530122008-12-05T22:11:00.000-08:002008-12-05T22:11:00.000-08:00Heidi and Chris, tears have filled my eyes and my ...Heidi and Chris, tears have filled my eyes and my heart goes out to both of you and your sweet Jersey. I pray that she may be able to pull through this difficult time. I couldn't imagine all you are going through and the thoughts that are going through your minds. Know you are extremely loved and cared for by so many. We are here for you, we love you and will be praying hard for you and Princess Jersey. Lots of Love<BR/>KerriKerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11261396909424345736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-59402428117840497732008-12-05T20:47:00.000-08:002008-12-05T20:47:00.000-08:00Thank you for updating Jersey's condition. From m...Thank you for updating Jersey's condition. From my experiences w/ Bob journaling can be a source of therapy. Your family is in my prayers. What a lucky baby to come into your sweeet family.<BR/><BR/>Love to you--Sandy Williamsmom/sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05927323797575672493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-77968812816009731222008-12-05T20:26:00.000-08:002008-12-05T20:26:00.000-08:00I love you! I love you! I love you! I'm so sorry y...I love you! I love you! I love you! I'm so sorry you have to do this! I want, so badly, to fix this and make it all better! You must be one awesome family to have gotten blessed with Jersey. She is obviously one of the most special angels that Heavenly Father saved for now. I can't wait to meet this beautiful girl!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09650699468640043372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-60045478458115664282008-12-05T20:24:00.000-08:002008-12-05T20:24:00.000-08:00I continue to think about you and your tiny precio...I continue to think about you and your tiny precious baby every day. God does have a plan for everything in life, although we may not always understand the plan....he is in charge. I am glad I had the chance to meet you and your sweet baby. You are an amazing family and you will be stronger with all that you have been through. I am amazed at the blog you have created, you truly have done a wonderful job. Remember to ask all the questions you need at any time, that is your job and right as loving parents. Much love, Kelli (Jamie & Jason's old neighbor)The Albertson Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01037200464474834837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2104410522046781324.post-88754405472824543962008-12-05T20:20:00.000-08:002008-12-05T20:20:00.000-08:00Oh sweet Heidi. I remember the beeps and chirps of...Oh sweet Heidi. I remember the beeps and chirps of the monitors and listening for any change in their rhythm and what they might mean. We are thinking of you and praying for peace, comfort and strength.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582828509265052447noreply@blogger.com