tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887651033331654530.post6964676014885659711..comments2023-10-09T06:41:51.721-04:00Comments on Levi's heart: Larisa Brasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08650750662954989118noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887651033331654530.post-91896088440670155512008-03-01T22:10:00.000-05:002008-03-01T22:10:00.000-05:00Dear Larisa and Matt,Milton and I both read your F...Dear Larisa and Matt,<BR/>Milton and I both read your Friday evening entry just before going to bed last night. We were both in tears for your words of intimacy and raw emotion that you shared with family and friends who have always loved you, as well as newcomers to your circle who have fallen in love with you for your courage, your abundant love...but most of all your faith. One of the most important things that I have learned about life as a Christian is that our example as it reflects our Heavenly Father is both character affirming and uplifting to those we come in contact with on lifes journey.<BR/><BR/>Several years ago we learned first hand the importance of a persons example from our 27 year old son. Our "blinders ripped off" when everyday for 11 weeks, we stood at his bedside as he faught the leukemia that ravaged his once robust body. Everything that medical science knew to do for him, at that time, was done. Again and again he was taken from the bone marrow transplant unit to ICU. Again and again he hung on for a few more days. Peace came only when we could say to each other and to him that God would not allow anything to happen to us, to him, that He did not provide the strength to endure. We realized, only after he died, what his courage...his faith...and his grace amidst impossible odds, had meant to us, but of more importance, to all of his care givers and to the people that were praying for him across North America and South Africa. Like you, our story was not unique. Every room on the transplant unit was filled with children fighting for life, clinging to hope. But like you...our story is what we share to encourage others who are going through the valley of uncertainty.<BR/><BR/>We have no doubt that you will never look at life quite the same again. Your children are a precious gift. Cherish every moment of their sweet lives that God has entrusted to your care. The faith that has helped shape you will carry you through whatever times may be ahead. There will be family and friends who will listen, who will share, who will pray. And a Heavenly Father who is always by your side.<BR/><BR/>With continued prayers and love, Milton and AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887651033331654530.post-19650755901674248802008-03-01T13:57:00.000-05:002008-03-01T13:57:00.000-05:00Larisa,I am one of Mindy's online friends. I than...Larisa,<BR/><BR/>I am one of Mindy's online friends. I thank you for this blog & allowing strangers to share in your intensely personal journey. Levi has brought me to the throne room of God many times in the past weeks & he reminds me that miracles come in all shapes & sizes. Your latest entry is a testimony to your intimate relationship with our Savior & thank you for sharing<BR/><BR/>Heather ( HLA)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887651033331654530.post-90799725202265333182008-02-29T22:29:00.000-05:002008-02-29T22:29:00.000-05:00At the beginning of the Sabbath, your words bring ...At the beginning of the Sabbath, your words bring special meaning to this day of rest and worship. You paint a picture of a very present Savior still living in the midst of His damaged creation, vending peace and hope and security. He is a Friend worthy of our praise. <BR/><BR/>"In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us...I am convinced that neither death nor life...neither the present nor the future...will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." You are loved.<BR/><BR/>You have blessed me - He has blessed me - through you, and Matt, and Levi. I have been moved repeatedly by your words, by your bedside faith, composure, trust. Thank-you. You are loved. <BR/><BR/>Rest and worship. You are loved. DadFJMyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01066814863514232931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887651033331654530.post-33883157118030278942008-02-29T20:05:00.000-05:002008-02-29T20:05:00.000-05:00Your words are tender and true and the thought bea...Your words are tender and true and the thought beautiful. Ah, yes, Hebrews 11:1...don't I know it! Wishing you and yours blessings and many sunny days ahead with little Levi. Deanne brought me a picture of him to work and I have it on the wall above my desk. It reminds to pray for him and to count my blessings. It makes my heart smile. God bless you, dear hearts. Dawn Moore :0)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887651033331654530.post-84320411020322692672008-02-29T20:01:00.000-05:002008-02-29T20:01:00.000-05:00Matthew, Larisa, and Be'We miss all of you in our ...Matthew, Larisa, and Be'<BR/>We miss all of you in our routines.<BR/>God has opened our eyes further though this experience. I am now praying for children I know and children throughout the world. Asking our LORD to provide safe places for them. I began after seeing the little girl next to Levi. Angels are everywhere in that hospital as well as other places. The childrens angels always behold the face of GOD.<BR/>He will care for HIs lambs.<BR/>Rest well tonight and kiss that boy for me.<BR/>love<BR/>nancynancy wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12862379777788341119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1887651033331654530.post-81754626112176280362008-02-29T19:17:00.000-05:002008-02-29T19:17:00.000-05:00Hi Larisa and Matt,I really understand your latest...Hi Larisa and Matt,<BR/>I really understand your latest blog. Having worked as an RN (many moons ago) but mainly from the aspect of being the daughter and sister of three people at different times staring death in the face in a coronary care unit and oncology unit who were all given extended lives by the Lord.<BR/>It makes us realize we a nothing without God. His mercy and His love sustain us. It is He who numbers the days of our lives and holds them in His hands.<BR/>I pray for the days numbered for Levi Timothy to be a great number and for his life to be full. As Mummy Mandy who begged God for a family for him I have to say what he has had in his life since last July has warmed my heart to tears as you have given him what we could not give at Welcome Home and that is a loving family with a mum and dad. Even if he had gone home when he was so ill, those months with family would in itself have been a huge gift to him.<BR/>Thank you for having the courage to walk into such an unknown with him.<BR/>Looking forward to hearing of many miraculous encounters with the Lord as you continue this walk with Levi.<BR/>As you get to take him home soon I am sure being around the kids will help him bounce back to his old self. You will have to put up a sign beware of Levi as he has a strong heart now as well as strong will. He is a beautiful gift as are all children.<BR/>Blessings<BR/>MandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com