tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post6131580597392267903..comments2023-05-27T04:15:23.243-07:00Comments on letters to catherine: going backwardskatie davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07283289142863800506noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-58537346259352739482008-10-16T11:47:00.000-07:002008-10-16T11:47:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry to read that catherine got re-intubat...I'm so sorry to read that catherine got re-intubated. My prayers are with her.Ferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399525219852871525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-66088336703596837432008-10-12T12:11:00.000-07:002008-10-12T12:11:00.000-07:00And God can take our anger and understands.Trech t...And God can take our anger and understands.<BR/><BR/>Trech talk sometimes is done as protocol too - so don't fret about it now - let Catherine get over this hump - once the infection clears. These babes sometimes have to take three steps back and one major step forward...<BR/><BR/>Elizabeth<BR/>Mom of Cecilia LCDH - UVA 11/2- 12/10/99 & Noah 8/13/02Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490413342578432553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-36040435367707519272008-10-10T09:08:00.000-07:002008-10-10T09:08:00.000-07:00Katie - While we are praying for Catherine every d...Katie - While we are praying for Catherine every day, I wanted to say something to you as well. When you're in a battle like this and standing by, making decisions, analyzing medical issues, etc. you can start to doubt yourself. Am I doing the right thing? Is this the best thing for the baby? Am I hearing from God?<BR/><BR/>I think we can get sort of anal about the whole thing. Fear does that. And how can you not be fearful when your child's life is at stake?<BR/><BR/>So - just a reminder that God always looks at the heart. He sees your motives. He knows your pure love for Catherine. He understands that you and Donnie want what's best for her and you do everything out of the motivation of unconditional love.<BR/><BR/>In other words. You're doing the right thing. Your making the best choices you can. You're fighting for the one you love. And all of that is GOOD.<BR/><BR/>In the midst of this journey, give yourself the grace you would give others. Realize that you do all you can and love all you can and that's enough. God sees that and He holds all that near to His heart while He hears your prayers. He is still in control, thankfully, and you are doing all that He asks of you.<BR/><BR/>Rest in that.Writeawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044914204955390791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-42891798408213284202008-10-09T20:34:00.000-07:002008-10-09T20:34:00.000-07:00Katie, Donnie, & Catherine- I love being able ...Katie, Donnie, & Catherine- I love being able to pray for you! I am so glad I'm on this journey with you all! Prayers all around.<BR/><BR/>Love you all so much,<BR/>CamiMcClure ELA 8https://www.blogger.com/profile/08900755087875240681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-3222023380735454182008-10-09T18:58:00.000-07:002008-10-09T18:58:00.000-07:00We're praying for a victorious week even though th...We're praying for a victorious week even though the beginning hasn't seemed that way. <BR/><BR/>We love you Catherine!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>All the NysewandersBekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330567039683023617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-13042958820628573392008-10-09T17:36:00.000-07:002008-10-09T17:36:00.000-07:00sending prayers..nfvnkisending prayers..nfvnkiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-19998799450486872982008-10-09T12:01:00.000-07:002008-10-09T12:01:00.000-07:00I found your blog through mom generations and just...I found your blog through mom generations and just wanted to let you know that your strength is so encouraging. I will keep you and your family in my prayers, stay strong mama.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09507014000129322933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-51513512484467466652008-10-09T07:45:00.000-07:002008-10-09T07:45:00.000-07:00We are still here praying. We know that the Lord ...We are still here praying. We know that the Lord has a plan and that Catherine is a strong little girl. He will take you all through this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-44635315482110133162008-10-09T05:42:00.000-07:002008-10-09T05:42:00.000-07:00Saying extra prayers for you and your family. We ...Saying extra prayers for you and your family. We wish you nothing but they best.Aaron, Katie, Kylie & Avahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17840098666563719058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-7445720117255258372008-10-08T20:52:00.000-07:002008-10-08T20:52:00.000-07:00We are praying! Stay strong sweet Mommy! Stay stro...We are praying! Stay strong sweet Mommy! Stay strong sweet Catherine! We prayed for her this morning and will continue to do so.Brooke Hammelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07529452326903880946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-88525911148683618312008-10-08T20:33:00.000-07:002008-10-08T20:33:00.000-07:00katie- thank you for opening up and sharing even d...katie- thank you for opening up and sharing even during this rough patch.....i can't imagine how hard it is. You are such a good mommy and even with everything going on, Catherine knows and feels your love! There are no words....just prayers, prayers, prayers. God is faithful. I wish I could just hug you so tightly right now :) Lots of love!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-59910722973237564372008-10-08T18:37:00.000-07:002008-10-08T18:37:00.000-07:00We're praying.We're praying.AJ Macchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12416309567254318744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-70658906977336673122008-10-08T16:40:00.000-07:002008-10-08T16:40:00.000-07:00Katie and Donnie, please know that you all are in ...Katie and Donnie, please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry that Baby Catherine has had a setback. I know it worries you a lot because she has had to go back on the ventilator, and we all love Baby Catherine so much that it upsets all of us, too, but please remember she is in the Hands of a mighty God who loves her and who is watching over her. Keep your faith and know that we are all praying without ceasing for your sweet baby. May God bless you all and hold you in the palm of His hands through this rough time. Love to you all, your cousin GailSis. Gail from Camp Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303927756884141907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-7245954267029302552008-10-08T16:39:00.000-07:002008-10-08T16:39:00.000-07:00Katie,I write you this message as I sit here cryin...Katie,<BR/><BR/>I write you this message as I sit here crying. I have been praying for you, your husband, and Catherine ever since your grandmother asked for prayers in church when you first found out she was sick. Please know that you all (including Baby Catherine) are an inspiration to me. Your love for her is so evident in your letters. Catherine will get through this. She has proven how strong she is, so my prayer for her is that God will sustain her strength. Please know that I think of and pray for all of you every day.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Julie (Brown) MoodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-26274591752122502702008-10-08T15:28:00.000-07:002008-10-08T15:28:00.000-07:00Much love and many prayers to baby Catherine :)Much love and many prayers to baby Catherine :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01592859821081156903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-34869906797092600012008-10-08T13:37:00.000-07:002008-10-08T13:37:00.000-07:00I have hesitated to post any comments after readin...I have hesitated to post any comments after reading in one of your earlier posts about being a "private person" and hesitating to post your deepest thoughts on the internet.<BR/><BR/>However, I have been reading your blog faithfully, watching for updates on sweet Catherine.<BR/><BR/>We are a family of believers, and our granddaughter was born with CDH in December 2008. We know what it feels like to see a little baby struggle to breathe and certainly experienced the rollercoaster ride of emotions.<BR/><BR/>We (and you) serve a faithful, awesome God, and it is a comfort to know that God is walking beside you on this journey of faith. I pray for Catherine and for you, for strength, healing, and for peace--knowing that He can and will do awesome things in so many ways you can't possibly imagine now!<BR/><BR/>By the way, our little Cadenne is now 10 months old and is thriving. It is hard to imagine those weeks in the NICU (she was in for 12 weeks) that were so filled with anxious moments.<BR/><BR/>I pray it comforts you to know that you are being lifted in prayer by even people you've not met. I'm one of many!Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16789937460696986143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-61182218933727923592008-10-08T13:34:00.000-07:002008-10-08T13:34:00.000-07:00gI just ewanted to let you know we are praying for...gI just ewanted to let you know we are praying for your little girl! Hang in there take a few deep breaths and know that God is in control and there are people you don't even know praying for you and your little oneThe true struggle of a lesbian christian https://www.blogger.com/profile/14912873159137488244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-89728220217199081452008-10-08T12:58:00.000-07:002008-10-08T12:58:00.000-07:00hello from the Lane Family. Our family has been pr...hello from the Lane Family. Our family has been praying for you r family since we received and email months ago from our sweet friends bill and Kelli JOnes. they are friends of a friend maybe? Anyway, we are alll encourged by your faith and strengtha as well as "super Catherine" as my boys refer to her. they love her and want to send her something . i told them that prayers were best but after bugging me for another month I am writing this to see if it would be ok if we sent you guys a little "care package" . let me know youru thoughts. blessings- HeatherHeather Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04826804477717159092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-76312645829631177052008-10-08T12:47:00.000-07:002008-10-08T12:47:00.000-07:00Katie and Don,Prayers for all of you. Your strengt...Katie and Don,<BR/><BR/>Prayers for all of you. Your strength is truly from God.<BR/><BR/>Mary AnnMary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02687295924148557773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-22322108247955881582008-10-08T12:23:00.000-07:002008-10-08T12:23:00.000-07:00Katie,I have been praying for you, Donnie, and Cat...Katie,<BR/>I have been praying for you, Donnie, and Catherine since I first read your blog in July. But recently my prayers have changed a bit. <BR/>About three weeks ago now I went into early labor with our little boy. After many complications thourghout the pregnancy, labor, and finally an emergency c-sections Brad and I were the parents of a precious 5lb little boy. That night as I sat holding Drew in my quiet hospital room I could only think about you and Catherine. <BR/>Being a mom is such an incredible role to have. We are so blessed that the Lord would give us such a huge blessing as women. Katie, you are an amazing mom and woman and I am so encouraged and blessed each time I read your letters to your precious little girl.Thank you for sharing your story. It is an amazing testimony of our Lord's grace, mercy, and power.<BR/>My prayer is that each cherished moment you spend with Catherine would be filled with peace and so much love. I also continue to pray for the Lord's healing hand to be wrapped around her. <BR/><BR/>Nicole Meriwether-10-8-08Nicole Meriwetherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040601893397960317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-3487027183788683682008-10-08T11:59:00.000-07:002008-10-08T11:59:00.000-07:00Katie,You know your family remains in my family's ...Katie,<BR/>You know your family remains in my family's prayers. Keep the faith. God bless and call me if you need ANYTHING!!!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695361528523059255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-79530310103560422542008-10-08T11:02:00.000-07:002008-10-08T11:02:00.000-07:00I am praying for baby Catherine today.I am praying for baby Catherine today.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845824094427211692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-6921398055731006622008-10-08T10:21:00.000-07:002008-10-08T10:21:00.000-07:00Oh Baby Catherine, sweet love, stay strong and fig...Oh Baby Catherine, sweet love, stay strong and fight. This is only a temp. setback in the rollacoaster called life. I pray even more today that HE wil hold you and your mommy, and daddy close and draw strength from each other. I love you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-64054009764591269812008-10-08T09:59:00.000-07:002008-10-08T09:59:00.000-07:00Praying for strength and rest for all of you.Praying for strength and rest for all of you.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311937283274284624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706957318443128019.post-59662116296658789142008-10-08T09:39:00.000-07:002008-10-08T09:39:00.000-07:00Praying, praying, and more praying! I am so sad t...Praying, praying, and more praying! I am so sad to hear about her set back too, and am just lifting this sweet baby to Jesus. I am praying strength for Catherine and for your family. Be blessed!Posh Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03375912031368133337noreply@blogger.com