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RayBan Sunglasses — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:07:19 -0000

Great story.
In my opinion, mothers may suffer physical pains during birth delivery but the truth is that fathers suffer greatly too.
Being so helpless and can't do anything for his wife and child is something that they can't bear easily.
But as long as you put God in your every thoughts and problems, you can make it.

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Craigslist Proxy — Sat, 30 May 2009 06:30:01 -0000

Nice post there. Raised a few things I hadn't thought about before. Thx.

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Medela metro bag — Tue, 26 May 2009 07:18:39 -0000

God is truly great! I am really very happy for you guys, thanks God that things went smoothly.

Debra

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Annette Sullivan — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:24:26 -0000

I am praying for you both. Elizabeth is with Jeus! God gave her to you for a reason! I know you will always love her. In the short time she was with you, she fulfilled God's purpose for her life. Isn't that awesome?????!!!

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Ruthie — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:43:59 -0000

Kelly & Will,

I want you both to know that you are in my prayers and if there is anything I can do for you please let me know.

Ruthie George

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kathy bucks — Sun, 24 May 2009 22:36:55 -0000

Will & Kelly - still upholding you both in prayer during this very difficult time. I am so glad that you were able to hold her. Kathy Bucks

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Annette Sullivan — Sat, 23 May 2009 21:36:02 -0000

God bless you! Thank you for sharing your story!
My daughter had a baby born with Cystic Fibrosis last year. I was with her in the Pulmonologists' office when we found out why Izzie was not gaining weight., I know that "heart drop in your stomach feeling "and the nausea and then the grace of God coming over you like a cool breeze. I ttold my daughter that she was still our perfect baby, she just came with a little more maintenance. Izzie celebrated her 1st birtdhay 3/13, which many CF babies never see. She is a blessing to everyone she comes in contact with, she is so loving and friendly. We thank God that he trusted our family with this special child. We are NewSpring Anderson members and work with FUSE ministry.

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Cheryl Hughes — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:39:33 -0000

Hi Will and Kelly, I just want to say how my heart is breaking for you. I have cried more in the last two weeks than I have in a long time. Will when I read what you had written about these last weeks I was not surprised but amazed at how God over and over just lifts us up. I just wanted to tell you two that I am praying for you, and how much both of you has touched my heart and life. Kelly you have a way of making everyone around you feel special. Will I just getting to know you, I so admire first how much you love God, and your wife. Also how much you care for others I have seen that as we are working on the Web/Campus.
I am so glad God has allowed me to get to know the both of you because you have been a blessing in my life. I printed out what you wrote about Elizabeth. I let the ladies I work with read it. A friend of my at work in taking it to two women who just lost there babies. One was 5 months when her heart just stopped. The other one came early, she is 19, not a Christ follower, and she can't understand why other people have healthy babies. I think it will touch there hearts. You two have already touched my and so many others I love you guys.

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Crom — Thu, 21 May 2009 06:30:37 -0000

God is at work ... and He NEVER makes mistakes!!!

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Tekedra — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:56:25 -0000

THANKING JESUS FOR SENDING U BOTH COMFORT! OH WHAT A MIGHTY SOVEREIGN LORD WE SERVE!!!!!!!! LOVE U BOTH~ KEDRA

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LeadHership — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:32:45 -0000

I am so sorry for your loss and grateful for the encouragement you've offered the world by your willingness to talk about it.

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Ryan — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:23:18 -0000

Will and Kelly,
My name is Ryan and I am a pastor in Michigan. I read your pastor's blog and he directed us to your blog. I knew that you guys were going through a difficult time, but I did not know what type of difficult time. I was amazed to see the condition written for someone else's baby. My wife and I dealt with the same news of anencephaly with our boy, Caden. At Easter of 2007, we got the diagnosis. In July of 2007, he was stillborn. There is much more to our story as I know there probably is to yours. Suffice it to say this...if you need something/anything from me, do not hesitate to get in touch with me. I love the faith that you are showing. I weep with you in your loss of Elizabeth. If you care to read part of our story, it is at ryanbettinger.wordpress.com

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Nick — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:36:15 -0000

I'm sorry for your loss, I grieve for you. Thank you for sharing that our God is present even in times like this.

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Dana Rector — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:55:11 -0000

Will,
Wow. How amazing it must have been to experience the depths of Gods love for you and Kelly during such a difficult time. Thanks for sharing that with us. I could feel God showing you and Kelly how precious you are to him, in the same way that Elizabeth is precious to you both, by what you wrote. We all love you and will continue to hold you in prayer.

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Matt Beasley — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:51:57 -0000

The way that you are handling this situation is an inspiration to all of us bro. Your FAITH is being revealed in the rawest form possible. Know that many will be encouraged by this story, and that a HUGE blessing is in store for you and Kelly. I will continue to pray for yall. Love ya bro!

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Diane — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:37:38 -0000

I feel as did Jesus with Lazurus....There is weeping from within me...but assurance that God will show himself powerful eventually, in HIS time.

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Andy Darnell — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:29:51 -0000

Thank you for sharing this story. You are so correct that it is not the end. I look forward to seeing God's work in you both.

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Ally — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:16:29 -0000

I have been there. I had those same expectations of horror. I held my niece, having found out five days before our little 10 oz girl was born that her brain was outside her skull. It has never been easy. It has hurt, and ached. I have learned some of the greatest life lessons about His love, His grace, His mercy, and the tender compassion of His children. I would not trade those months, that hour, and her last precious kick for the world. My perspective shifted and though the tears came for this little one I had planned to adopt and raise as my own, and though they still come on some anniversaries, so do the smiles of her tiny eye brows and little fingernails. The blessing of those moments spent rocking her, holding her, and absorbing a lifetime of love into one tiny little hour and one very tiny girl who stole my heart have never faded. I know exactly the peace you speak of, and the way the love overshadows the grief in such an amazing way. There will never be words.

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Rick Shuffler — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:44:50 -0000

Will and Kelly. I can't possibly fathom how you guys are feeling at this time, but just know that you have a friend who has had to say goodbye to a little one who never made it out of the womb. If you need ANYTHING, I will be there. I love you guys so much and God Bless. Your brother in Christ, Rick

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Scott Bloyer — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:19:38 -0000

All I can think is anything that I could say would be trite. So I just say thank you for sharing what God is doing in you and through you.

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Marshall Shelley — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:50:02 -0000

Will,
So sorry about your loss. Thank you for telling this story with honesty, depth, and grace. I too had to say goodbye to a son Toby and a daughter Mandy before I really got to know them.

Each life is a gift and, as you say, the beginning of a great work that we may not have to vision (yet) to fully comprehend.

Grace and peace,

Marshall

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Ross Middleton — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:51:14 -0000

A very similar situation happened to one of my best friends. It was one of the best and worst days of my life as well as theirs. You can read their story at http://graceshiloh.blogspot.co...

If you guys would like to talk to someone that has been through a very similar situation, I know he would love to talk and pray.

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Candice {The Beautiful Mess} — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:09:52 -0000

I am so sorry for your loss and appreciate your openness and honesty about what you guys are going through. Your lives will certainly be a testimony of God's love and faithfulness.

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Billy Ritchie — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:07:49 -0000

Will & Kelly

Thank you so much for sharing about Elizabeth. Don't really know what to say but it sounds like Jesus does. You are in my prayers.

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Shawna Asbell — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:49:21 -0000

What a beautiful description of what God is doing and going to do in your lives! I am praying that His presence will consume you in the days to come as well! May He continue to wrap you in His loving arms and carry you through this time! You both are in my heart and prayers!
Shawna Asbell