tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.comments2016-11-27T19:38:47.554-08:00WELCOME TO DECKERVILLELaurelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18095588208125742391noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-91724942830013940022016-11-27T19:38:47.554-08:002016-11-27T19:38:47.554-08:00I love you and your family Laurel! You're in m...I love you and your family Laurel! You're in my prayers. You're so strong.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16779322460549206810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-46941515645416686832016-11-27T19:18:49.503-08:002016-11-27T19:18:49.503-08:00Thinking of you all!!!Thinking of you all!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180980693677000333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-27113326449931254682016-11-27T19:13:41.231-08:002016-11-27T19:13:41.231-08:00Praying continues and thanking God for his healing...Praying continues and thanking God for his healing power in little Levi's lungs & body and for God's loving embrace around your whole family as they wait like little soldiers for the return of their beloved Momma and newest little brother...All home safe and sound! Praying for Matt, that he has peace in his heart knowing that as a child of God himself he has all that is necessary to keep his family together and the heart to bring that same peace he holds to his boys ! Love you Laurel...AngieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200129239476208555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-66430988507998249322016-11-27T18:44:05.262-08:002016-11-27T18:44:05.262-08:00Hugs to you and your beautiful family. He is gorg...Hugs to you and your beautiful family. He is gorgeous and he has chosen the best family to be his! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18073270791143347381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-8003533069329712212015-04-29T18:02:22.217-07:002015-04-29T18:02:22.217-07:00Absolutely beautiful Laurel....💙Absolutely beautiful Laurel....💙Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877047566301304850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-82187669301175844392015-02-14T19:10:14.374-08:002015-02-14T19:10:14.374-08:00Totally bawling over here, Laurel. This is beautif...Totally bawling over here, Laurel. This is beautiful and I feel like I know Luke so well just by reading this. So so amazing. You are the best Mommy! Katie Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888249195203785120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-17484273874608759702015-02-03T14:24:16.948-08:002015-02-03T14:24:16.948-08:00LOVE THIS! Each year I kind of dread the fast... a...LOVE THIS! Each year I kind of dread the fast... and then each year I am SO thankful that I do it. It's amazing how much clarity you can get through it all. AND... I feel your pain. My birthday falls in the 21-day window every single year, so I either miss all of the fun birthday Facebook posts or I can't eat cake! So Josh and I decided that from here on out my new birthday is February 1st... hahaha! But seriously, a girl needs some cake on her birthday! I'm proud of you and love reading about the strong Christian woman, wife, mom, and friend you are and continue to become. It's such a special thing to have others in this thing around you and I consider you one of them! Now stop reading this and go get a donut! :) Love you!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967592779620126459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-13054483639078491112015-01-28T20:27:08.815-08:002015-01-28T20:27:08.815-08:00I love the tat! Happy Birthday :)
I love the tat! Happy Birthday :)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17251042874947339170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-35802536913577092272014-06-25T11:59:02.100-07:002014-06-25T11:59:02.100-07:00So good! This is one of the most difficult things ...So good! This is one of the most difficult things to understand (and do!). I think God doesn't want us to think less of of ourselves, but He definitely wants us to think about ourselves less! I, too, have to remind myself daily!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967592779620126459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-87291579833151091172012-12-19T07:06:35.329-08:002012-12-19T07:06:35.329-08:00wow... preach it, Laurel! You are filled with His ...wow... preach it, Laurel! You are filled with His holy spirit and I'm so glad that you're willing to share. I pray that if anything good comes out of Newtown, CT, it's that more Christians start sharing His goodness and hope and that those families find the true peace He offers. Thanks for sharing your heart... I love it.<br /><br />I also love how you mention teaching your kids about heaven. I had never really thought about it. They may be too young to understand some of the bad things that can happen in the world, but I can teach them about a place that God has set aside for us who believe. I love that. I often say I'm "homesick for heaven" anyway... I think it's time I start teaching them where home really is.<br /><br />And in the words of your father... "he's not going to need that." :) So glad you've found the meaning behind the journey and will use it for the good. God changes our hearts through our trials, and I know He's going to use you to minister to others.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967592779620126459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-77295928480104931052012-11-25T18:16:44.379-08:002012-11-25T18:16:44.379-08:00Great post Laurel! I am so happy for you and your ...Great post Laurel! I am so happy for you and your family! You deserve all of the blessings you are receiving! I love you guys!Katie Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888249195203785120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-10229503000801341912012-10-10T11:29:11.968-07:002012-10-10T11:29:11.968-07:00Wow... that's amazing! And I'm so glad you...Wow... that's amazing! And I'm so glad you posted... I've missed you! :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967592779620126459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-21106056952713038762012-10-09T12:58:06.817-07:002012-10-09T12:58:06.817-07:00What a HUGE difference and it has only been a mont...What a HUGE difference and it has only been a month! I'm so happy for you guys and Luke! He looks great. Katie Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888249195203785120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-49288714154165389162012-09-05T08:27:04.050-07:002012-09-05T08:27:04.050-07:00Love your family and this little guy! Will be pra...Love your family and this little guy! Will be praying for timing!!!Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767685978342771555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-1269358565504130212012-09-01T06:03:16.595-07:002012-09-01T06:03:16.595-07:00They are common because they are GOOD. Try reading...They are common because they are GOOD. Try reading it like this with emphasis on the capitalized word... THE Lord is my shepherd, The LORD is my shepherd, The Lord IS my shepherd, The Lord is MY shepherd, The Lord is my SHEPHERD....WOW powerful right?!! He is abuntantly and excedingly for us more than we can even fathom. His love is over flowing and He is taking care of our every moment! That is a verse to have deep within you and it is the biggest one in me.<br />Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095588208125742391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-15828934576200347682012-08-27T13:07:10.664-07:002012-08-27T13:07:10.664-07:00Oh man. I know exactly what you are talking about!...Oh man. I know exactly what you are talking about! Everyone has an opinion, especially on how you are raising your children. Those are the best comments, too. I agree with Kim, you are a great mom and I love reading your blog. Keep up the good work, and don't let the haters bring you down because there are plenty of things to be happy about, rather than focusing on negative people and their thoughts. But it is hard not to react. Oh, and p.s. your 'all good in the hood' comment made me laugh out loud! I say that all the time :) Tom and Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04378508233858613296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-25477714106163287132012-08-22T07:38:50.089-07:002012-08-22T07:38:50.089-07:00You know what? I absolutely despise that comment, ...You know what? I absolutely despise that comment, too, and get it at least 3x a week. I've come to realize that 99% of the time people do not mean it in a negative way... it's just an observation. And most of the time when it comes across as snotty it's because I was already in a frazzled mood... or it just came from a snotty lady! :) You're a great mom and a blessing to other moms... and I think having your hands full is an absolute wonderful thing! It's all about perspective- yours and theirs!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967592779620126459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-13729559202025712572012-08-15T07:45:43.663-07:002012-08-15T07:45:43.663-07:00I love hearing about your precious little boy! The...I love hearing about your precious little boy! They grow up so quickly, time just flys! He sounds like a smart little cookie too ;) They say singing is a sign of intelligence! You truly are blessed Laurel and I couldn't be happier for you!!Tom and Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04378508233858613296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-40210257046607941502012-08-03T10:46:48.036-07:002012-08-03T10:46:48.036-07:00You beat us to it this week, and I kind of love th...You beat us to it this week, and I kind of love that. :) It's so nice to have a third in our weekly Bible-study thingy as you called it. Haha! Hopefully we'll continue to have more and have to do the link-ups again in the future. And you are so blessed to have so many great accountability partners in your life and I am sure you are the same to many others whether you realize it or not. I can see your love for Christ and for others through every post. Love you!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967592779620126459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-7433302995770132582012-07-21T18:14:38.220-07:002012-07-21T18:14:38.220-07:00LOVE THIS.....LOVE YOU!!!!!!! Honestly so thankfu...LOVE THIS.....LOVE YOU!!!!!!! Honestly so thankful to have you in my life...if even so far away! Xx Such great insight Laurel!!!Brittany Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09622321643791288734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-28585826395198335862012-07-11T13:38:54.968-07:002012-07-11T13:38:54.968-07:00Love you guys. I'm so glad Luke's appointm...Love you guys. I'm so glad Luke's appointment went so well. He will look like a stud in his helmet! I'm know it :) I'm glad that the worst part of this is over and now you guys can focus on being a happy healthy family! Love to all of you.Katie Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888249195203785120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-87596984956164904052012-06-12T14:06:22.758-07:002012-06-12T14:06:22.758-07:00so much to celebrate. God!!!! of course. Good pare...so much to celebrate. God!!!! of course. Good parents. Good grandparents.Pastors. Friends and family. Surgeons, doctors and nurses. technology.Amazing grace I'd say. Again, so happy for you. What did your sister have? hope they are all doing well, too.Jan Beverothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559841974936215117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-84677127336490045322012-06-11T11:33:10.652-07:002012-06-11T11:33:10.652-07:00So happy you all are home!! You all look so good a...So happy you all are home!! You all look so good and healthy. I use liquid vitamin e oil to help with scars. You can buy it in the vitamin section anywhere. If you dab it on whenever you think about it, the scar should heal in no time. Very happy for you!!! Love you!Tom and Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04378508233858613296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-91125324475237997532012-06-10T17:02:01.832-07:002012-06-10T17:02:01.832-07:00That is truly incredible! What a remarkable recove...That is truly incredible! What a remarkable recovery Luke is making! I'm totally in awe! I'm so happy to hear you are back in your home safe in sound with your precious little boys! Lots of love to your family!!!Katie Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888249195203785120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-565710332546635547.post-37292833085101668062012-06-09T12:37:20.544-07:002012-06-09T12:37:20.544-07:00Wow!that is a remarkable recovery, but you are a r...Wow!that is a remarkable recovery, but you are a remarkable family. So happy you are all home safe and sound. I am enjoying my little granddaughter today, so I feel blessed as well. Hoping for continued healing.love you to allJan Beverothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559841974936215117noreply@blogger.com