Will Rodes - Latest Comments in 20 weeks, 1 day

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JHooper — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:16:09 -0000

I am a little late to hear about all this. God is GREAT, as you already know. I cant speak of going through this as a non believer (since I have always believed) BUT I can speak about it as someone who had been (and continued for years) running from God. We had our ultrasound on a Friday found out Koryn was a girl, everything was fine, and we were cleared to move 1000 miles from home. That weekend was a packing frinzy, Long story short I was in the ER the next Sat because she wasnt moving. We found out she had died inutero. Talk about being angry at the God I knew could have prevented it! In the middle of that I didnt see it .. BUT i honestly believe now that I (and my hubby) are so much closer to God now than ever before. I know we would never have found Newspring! So Thanks for sharing.. My thoughts and prayers are with you.,, I for one can honestly say ... there is NOTHING I can say. except continue to look up.
Jennifer

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charles — Sat, 16 May 2009 23:29:19 -0000

Will Kristie and I are praying for you guys. God's in control

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Brian Williamson — Sat, 16 May 2009 18:36:36 -0000

Will & Kelly
We love you guys so much and as parents we know it is difficult. Teresa and I just wanted you guys to know we got y'all.

Brian & Teresa

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Shannon — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:54:54 -0000

praying for your both~
S

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Sandra Counts — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:45:40 -0000

Kelly- my heart is breaking for you and Will as I read this. Praise Him in the storm. My prayers are with your family as you make decisions about your daughter.
Sandra

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Nicole — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:41:27 -0000

I am terribly sorry to hear this, I get a google alert for anencephaly and that is how I found your blog. My son Logan also had anencephaly. He lived a little over 33 hours after birth.

If you are interested here is a link to a support group for parents of anencephalic babies. http://health.groups.yahoo....

((hugs))

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John Eichin — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:55:06 -0000

Will, we love you both. We are praying for you constantly. I can't imagine what you two are going through. Please tell Kelly for us that we are praying for her. God will get the glory and he knows he can trust you both to reflect His glory through all of this.
Love, John and Dina

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Preston Ball — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:38:23 -0000

check out http://www.chop.edu/consume...
this is the number 1 children's hospital in the nation for the past 5-6 years. i have three girls. a set of twins that are now 7 and a 2 year old. at our 20 week ultrasound we found out that our (now 2 year old) had a ccam. this can be fatal. we were sent to this hospital in philadelphia. long story short...we made several trips and when our baby was 5 weeks old, she had to have part of her right lung removed do to her condition. she is now fine. the hospital was prepared to take the baby (abigail) from the mother's womb and perform whatever procedures necessary and then put it back in the womb. the dr's are the best of the best. we live in virginia...so going to philadelphia was not an easy task. they do have funds and can help you. they paid for a plane ticket on our first visit. you will need a referral. i will keep you in our prayers...i understand somewhat how you are feeling...what you are going through. Preston Ball

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Shawna Asbell — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:34:54 -0000

I have read your post three times...still don't have words to express how sorry I am for what you and Kelly are going through! I am praying for both of you!

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Greg Wilson — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:33:22 -0000

I am really going to spend some time praying for you both in the days ahead.

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Colt Melrose — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:21:42 -0000

Will,

We have never met, and we have only communicated once through twitter. Though reading the words of this post I have learned much about your faith and character. I can't even begin to imagine the struggle you are going through right now. I am sure it will take days, weeks even months to totally comprehend what God is trying to do through this situation if He reveals it to you at all. Though I do think that your faith in the midst of this challenging time is a testimony to the grace and peace that comes through a relationship with Christ. Your story will be one of great impact for God's glory and help to further His kingdom here on earth.

But in the midst of "knowing" that, there is still pain. For that we will pray for you and your wife and ask untold amounts of grace and peace upon you in this time.

Colt Melrose

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Marla Taviano — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:23:12 -0000

My friend Amy just gave birth to a little girl named Abigail on March 6. Amy and her husband were told the same thing (different disease) at their 20-week ultrasound. They chose to carry her as long as her heart was still beating. Amy delivered her at about 36 weeks, stillborn.

Their hearts still ache terribly, but they rejoice in the unbelievable things God has done through Abigail's life. She never took a breath in this world, but she had more impact for Christ than most people have in a lifetime.

Praying for you and Kelly! That God will wrap His arms around you soooo tightly during this most difficult time.

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Tracy — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:08:46 -0000

We love you both and you will be in constant prayer. Please let us know if you need ANYTHING at all.

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nickcharalambous — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:59:38 -0000

Your bravery in writing this alone is incredible. Me and Heidi are praying for you both. We know that your faith in God and your determination to love him in good and bad is itself an incredible witness. Love ya man.

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Chris Hill — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:54:18 -0000

My heart is aching for you guys. I can't imagine how much courage it took to type that out. God has already been glorified by this post and through your faith. Although we just recently met, you're my brother in Christ and I offer any support you need.

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Paul — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:25:04 -0000

You guys have been heavy on hearts of Liz & I. Know that we will continue praying for y'all.

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Ken Summerall — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:23:26 -0000

Will- I can't begin to imagine what you and Kelly are going through. Thanks you for sharing a difficult part of your life. It is my prayer that somehow a non-believer will read this and find peace in Christ. I will be praying for ya'll.