tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8965580281488823206.post8498268886372919284..comments2023-09-04T04:40:54.769-06:00Comments on A Cookie In Each Hand: It wasn't quite what we expected,Nathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02279923316385934703noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8965580281488823206.post-26589553363465616272010-01-15T10:35:21.542-07:002010-01-15T10:35:21.542-07:00Wow. You're tough as nails. I would still be ...Wow. You're tough as nails. I would still be in bed taking a nap if that was my Christmas. <br /><br />Sorry for your loss. I hope 2010 makes up for any disappointments you experienced.Mrs. Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03974164965120787628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8965580281488823206.post-72679131640468595852010-01-06T18:43:21.378-07:002010-01-06T18:43:21.378-07:00You really are wonderful and such an example to me...You really are wonderful and such an example to me. I miss having your spirit and comments in our ward. I'm glad I still get that through your blog, even though I don't see you often.Cally Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129125366661288970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8965580281488823206.post-58131817820344319032010-01-06T10:17:33.400-07:002010-01-06T10:17:33.400-07:00You've always been an inspiration to me, as lo...You've always been an inspiration to me, as long as I've known you. You're amazing, and I love your little family. I aspire to be more like you as a mother and wife and in all the arenas of my life. You're amazing. I still want to come over and have you teach me to make pie some day, ha ha ha. Thank you for helping me remember the strength and spirit that Christmas should reinforce in our lives. And, thanks for sharing your testimony through how you live. Your kids are proof of how great you are. And I LOVE that Evelyn named her doll, "Pancake." That is adorable.goatstewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711073397945483067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8965580281488823206.post-37662056412826025092010-01-05T01:52:10.369-07:002010-01-05T01:52:10.369-07:00Natalie,
Everyone else has summed it up so beautif...Natalie,<br />Everyone else has summed it up so beautifully in their comments. You are such a beautiful person. Thanks for giving us all a beautiful reminder of perspective!Ms. Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12914177141155640172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8965580281488823206.post-81767553670329866952009-12-31T09:55:19.263-07:002009-12-31T09:55:19.263-07:00What a sweet post. I too am sorry for your loss. ...What a sweet post. I too am sorry for your loss. You are such an example of faith and hope. <br />Shane enjoyed seeing everyone at the funeral. I wished I could have come also. It sounded like a wonderful, special day.kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10385768862068942750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8965580281488823206.post-41654410067794629772009-12-29T19:14:57.422-07:002009-12-29T19:14:57.422-07:00I cried as I read you post, and cry as I type this...I cried as I read you post, and cry as I type this. I cry because my heart aches for your loss, and I cry because I so very much admire your faith and optimism!! I know the Lord is with you at this time. I've had a miscarriage and they are very hard! Thank goodness we have a Savior who knows and understands all of our sorrow and comforts us! We love you guys and our prayers will be with you! <br />On a happier note, I made 8 sock monsters and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them (check out the blog). Thanks so much for sharing!The Teeples Timeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18371728691533208844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8965580281488823206.post-92097632823100171632009-12-28T18:11:32.147-07:002009-12-28T18:11:32.147-07:00Thanks for Sharing Natalie all of the challenges t...Thanks for Sharing Natalie all of the challenges this holiday season brought you but at the same time the positive things that came from it as well!!<br /><br />I understand the miscarriage situation and also the hope that comes when you are told over and over you can not get pregnant and then you do. Even though you lose it at least you got pregnant. Been there one to many times myself.<br /><br />One thing I wanted to share with you is something that My Uncle shared with me. He has been the temple president down in the mormon colonies in Mexico for about 5 years. He had attended a meeting with all of the temple presidents for North and South America. They were given an oppurtunity to ask questions of the 12 and member of the first presidency that were in attendance. One of the question's was about miscarriages and loss of children before they had taken a mortal breath.<br /><br />I believe it was Brother Oak's who said, he believe's we may be surprised when we reach the other side how many children we will raise during the millienium. It gives me hope and also our family a goal to work towards.<br /><br />You have some beautiful children in your life...may the New Year bring you many more blessings!!The Lane Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398805281911231674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8965580281488823206.post-88721612708558043782009-12-28T10:51:14.607-07:002009-12-28T10:51:14.607-07:00Natalie,
Your faith astounds me.
Hope things get b...Natalie,<br />Your faith astounds me.<br />Hope things get better soon.<br />JeannaJeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07045429011162180512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8965580281488823206.post-16934436978576925282009-12-27T19:59:11.830-07:002009-12-27T19:59:11.830-07:00What a beautiful and touching Christmas post! I be...What a beautiful and touching Christmas post! I bet you will never forget this Christmas, for the good and not so good. You have amazing perspective even in adversity and it inspires me! <br />Porter continually amazes me. Without even knowing him I can see on his face how much wisdom and knowledge he has and how much he loves his sister. I can also see what kind of a man he is becoming. Too bad my daughter is only 4 or I'd be hooking them up in a few years! <br />I hope your washing machine is fixed and you are getting to have some rest. If we still lived in Pocatello I'd be finding out where you are so we could bring you some love! (Our love usually comes in the form of hot bread, toffee from Cali's recipe or other comfort food.)MegJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078178242033905135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8965580281488823206.post-77558740995153969932009-12-27T08:51:10.011-07:002009-12-27T08:51:10.011-07:00Natlie, does Bill know what an absolute TREASURE h...Natlie, does Bill know what an absolute TREASURE he has in you?<br /><br />This post was so inspiring on so many levels...your undying faith and perspective, the beautiful pictures of your family, and the conclusion even with your challenges you recognize the beauty of the season. <br /><br />Thank you, dear Natalie. <br /><br />And, I hope your washing machine gets fixed very, very soon.LGHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789444950244513313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8965580281488823206.post-77059952831947477432009-12-26T21:14:53.722-07:002009-12-26T21:14:53.722-07:00Natalie,
You are such a strength to us all. You ha...Natalie,<br />You are such a strength to us all. You have so much patience and faith. I am so sorry for your loss. I am also sorry your washing machine broke and you had a sick baby on Christmas. We love you! We hope things are looking up.<br />Love, <br />Heston & NicoleNicole Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02802663083504926929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8965580281488823206.post-18990976925778599172009-12-26T21:03:21.208-07:002009-12-26T21:03:21.208-07:00Oh Nat, my heart is aching. Do you know how power...Oh Nat, my heart is aching. Do you know how powerful your faith is?-- thanks for sharing. sniff-'T'https://www.blogger.com/profile/08654978121348376410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8965580281488823206.post-83605362778140753142009-12-26T19:36:52.220-07:002009-12-26T19:36:52.220-07:00Bless you dear woman. I am so sorry for your loss...Bless you dear woman. I am so sorry for your losses, but also amazed at your faith and positive outlook.Dana Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993423766728781428noreply@blogger.com