Thursday, April 2, 2009

letter to jonah

If you haven't come across it already, please head over to Matt's Aunt Katherine's blog to read this beautiful letter to Jonah. I cried pretty much the whole way through it, so you may want to grab your kleenex, you know, if you're a complete emotional psycho freak tenderhearted like I am.

Plus, Katherine can pretty much write the socks off anybody, so you'll enjoy being there. Just what we all need, right?... one more blog to get hooked on. Happy stalking!

13 comments:

Lucy and Ethel said...

You're right - the letter to Jonah is beautiful, as is the picture of the kids and Gabe's rainbow :)

Katherine wasn't exaggerating about your leading by example and encouraging others to take a second (or maybe first) look at faith and the power of prayer. It usually takes a hefty assignment to wake some (of us) up. God knows exactly what He's doing, as you already know!

Hugs and prayers from the NC mountains -
Helen/'Lucy'
(mom to angel Jeffrey)

PS - Katherine's writing is terrific, but don't sell yourself short!!!

Melissa said...

That's one powerful letter...I'm sitting here wiping away a tear or two myself. (Okay, who am I kidding...we all know I'm the emotionaly basket-case at work, LOL...there's more than a couple of tears.) Anyway, thanks for sharing the letter...it was beautiful, and I can't wait for a year from now to hopefully see Jonah standing in that line-up looking out at the ocean....

The Burgess Family said...

Oh my, that is amazing... Praying right now that dressing changes are going well for you at this moment!

Susana said...

Just realized dressing changes should be happening right now, said a prayer for each of you. Hoping your day at home has been a peaceful one physically and emotionally. I read this letter a couple of days after she wrote it. It touched me very much and left such a sweet impression of your family in my thoughts. I am praying for Jonah's skin, breathing, eating and overall well being. For your emotional and physical strength as well. I know how tiring it is taking care of a newborn and can't imagine adding in the special care Jonah needs on top of it. He is such a sweet baby and I am praying for each of you daily. Much love from my heart to yours, Matt's and sweet Jonah's.

Jill said...

What a beautiful letter. I too love the picture of all those happy little people. Can't wait to see one next summer with him right in the middle.

Kelli said...

Simply beautiful! So eloquently written. Praying for sweet Jonah and for mom and dad too.

Barbie said...

What a beautiful letter and what a beautiful picture. It oh so reminds me of my family on the beach.

I have been following your blog, and pray daily for your sweet little boy and also for the two of you.

You do not know me but I feel that I know your family. You have been through much.

Know that I am praying and will continue to pray for you all.
God is good and will guide you through each day.

Barbara Thornton
Peachtree City, GA

Rochel said...

That was beautiful. We continue to pray for you every day-I think and pray for Jonah all day long, and it seems am always lifting a little prayer up for him and his mommy & daddy.

Beth said...

What a beautiful letter! Your family is just amazing!!

Can't wait until next year to see the picture of Jonah standing on the beach with all his cousins!!

Katherine @ Grass Stains said...

Patrice, you are so sweet, and I am humbled by the reference to the Letter to Jonah. There are no words to adequately let you know how much we love you guys, and each day -- even minute by minute -- your prayers are with you. Love you all ...

Tara said...

Wow that letter was amazing! I love the pictures she placed within the letter.

I hope that Jonah continues to improve!! Our prayers are still with yall everyday! To see your strength at such a young age is really an inspriration!

Lorraine said...

beautiful pictures! I love his eyes so wide open - it made me chuckle! praise God for getting to be at home with darling Jonah!

Diva Mamma said...

Thanks so much for sharing so much of yourself with us! I've been following your blog for a while and have prayed daily for you guys and cried with you. Thanks for reminding us to always keep our faith in Him!

We're so glad to see that Jonah's home and love the cute pictures. You look great!!!
Stacey