tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post7849559897333606951..comments2023-10-07T07:56:14.379-04:00Comments on Before The Morning: to the ONEPatricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06865294910862077812noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-41657710612384463072009-03-30T14:32:00.000-04:002009-03-30T14:32:00.000-04:00I am so with you! I myself am dealing with traged...I am so with you! I myself am dealing with tragedy and when I get a comment about how I am not being "Christian enough" through the pain, it grieves me. I am crying out and trusting God! What more can I do? I am not divine, but human! It's so easy to say "this is what I would do in this situation" but until you've been there, felt the deep sorrow, you have no idea. Be strong. God knows your heart. <BR/><BR/>God bless you sweet sister.Mrs Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08410514882776511174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-74586940496256120852009-03-30T12:04:00.000-04:002009-03-30T12:04:00.000-04:00you are beautiful.your family is beautiful.your bo...you are beautiful.<BR/>your family is beautiful.<BR/>your boys are beautiful...<BR/>i know you are just reflecting The True Beauty. :)<BR/>i love you!Jennifer Strosniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05771682983947914846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-87793881899901571172009-03-29T22:36:00.000-04:002009-03-29T22:36:00.000-04:00Hey there is always that one person who is truly u...Hey there is always that one person who is truly unhappy out there and they are just looking to ruin someones day - don't let it. They are usually the know it all type too. Just remember - they need prayer to - because they don't know that they need it - they are to worried about raining on someones day. <BR/><BR/>You are doing great!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087600847022025307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-65462911513617515102009-03-29T21:13:00.001-04:002009-03-29T21:13:00.001-04:00Oh, he is just too precious. I have been following...Oh, he is just too precious. I have been following but never left a comment till today. Jonah has been in my prayers. <BR/>Thank you for this post. I was working on a post about having doubts about God's plan and then I read your post. I have decided I am not giving in to Satan's seeds of doubt. MY GOD IS BIGGER than all of this. He loves us and holds every tear we cry. <BR/>Will continue to lift you all up in prayer. He is beautiful and perfect.<BR/><BR/>BrandiJames' Full Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16592931642733355513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-33448060359003344412009-03-29T21:13:00.000-04:002009-03-29T21:13:00.000-04:00this is beautifulif i was in your situation i know...this is beautiful<BR/><BR/>if i was in your situation i know i would never have the strength to post something so touching and uplifting<BR/><BR/>i pray for you and your beautiful son and family.<BR/><BR/>God will bring him through this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-10130888046788530312009-03-29T18:35:00.000-04:002009-03-29T18:35:00.000-04:00my computer broke and i didnt know the address to ...my computer broke and i didnt know the address to ur site.. i was dying to know how my lil man jonah has been doing.. but i found it! whew!! i just typed "Jonah eb blog" and there u were. So, yeah, its official... ur family is def on the mind of some crazy girl in jersey every day.. lets go jonah!! lets go!! clap clap.. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-34436697697007153122009-03-29T14:14:00.000-04:002009-03-29T14:14:00.000-04:00people who don't know you and leave nasty posts ha...people who don't know you and leave nasty posts have nothing better to do in their lives. i guess we should feel sorry for them, as hard as it is. but you already know there are 10 times the people who are supporting you and your family......including me.<BR/><BR/>lindsayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-7158044726908312402009-03-29T11:48:00.000-04:002009-03-29T11:48:00.000-04:00Praise God for always, always being the great phys...Praise God for always, always being the great physician that you look to for guidance in Jonah's life. You & Mat are awesome parents. I speak from my own experience there are always cruel people in this world, but you have learned early to ignore them. The 3 of you (Jonah, Matt & you) have helped me revitalize my prayer life & faith. God has His hand on your lives and his showing his mercy & grace everyday in Jonah's life. 3/30/09 will always be his 2nd special day, the date he comes home to live with mommy & daddy. I love the 3 of you. I will continue to pray for the 3 of you. Keep loving that baby boy & following God's direction. Hugs, kisses & snuggles . May God bless all of you. Wanda Wilkinson Durham NC ( i do not have an idenity, so that is why it is sent anonymous, but include my name) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-12977145772480336312009-03-29T10:17:00.000-04:002009-03-29T10:17:00.000-04:00Well handled, Patrice...'nough said...Well handled, Patrice...'nough said...Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11205464757656744108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-5226999060850590142009-03-29T07:48:00.000-04:002009-03-29T07:48:00.000-04:00Awesome! What a praise post that was! Good for you...Awesome! What a praise post that was! Good for you Patrice. May God continue to guide you in this path, give you wisdom in your decisions regarding Jonah, and help you to forgive those who need it the most. God Bless!Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00683645220792694348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-35203630460438357312009-03-28T23:43:00.000-04:002009-03-28T23:43:00.000-04:00I am sorry that you even have to deal with somethi...I am sorry that you even have to deal with something like that. It makes me wonder why type of person would feel the need to cause pain to a family who has already endured so much. You have more important things to deal with than cruel comments and more important things to celebrate -- like a one-month birthday! Congrats on meaking that milestone.Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852500682377093656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-39435580348352707712009-03-28T23:42:00.000-04:002009-03-28T23:42:00.000-04:00You are such a strong and amazing woman. Thank yo...You are such a strong and amazing woman. Thank you for sharing your story. Our family is keeping yours in our prayers. God bless Jonah!!!<BR/>Erin in VAErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122440514342628681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-1789362894769819252009-03-28T23:30:00.000-04:002009-03-28T23:30:00.000-04:00I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, being the daughter of the ONE ...I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, being the daughter of the ONE who knows pain, and the ONE who was, is, and will always be, victorious over death. The hope we have, isn't in things here, but in the eternal!!! How amazing is that! God bless.Just mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431890182148979589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-20245283098189816762009-03-28T23:20:00.001-04:002009-03-28T23:20:00.001-04:00BEATIFUL post! You are a blessing to everyone who...BEATIFUL post! You are a blessing to everyone who comes to this blog. Continued prayers and love to the Williams family....sending gentle cuddles to Mr. Jonah! :)lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-38971136653941237302009-03-28T23:20:00.000-04:002009-03-28T23:20:00.000-04:00How sad that you have to endure the attacks of tho...How sad that you have to endure the attacks of thoughtless people. NO ONE has the right to question any decision you and Matt make concerning Jonah. Only YOU have the details; the knowledge; the strength; the love to make these decisions. When you are doing the will of God, the devil will attack. As we continue to pray for Jonah's healing, we will continue to pray that God sends his angels to surround and strengthen you during this difficult time. Rest in the Lord. God Bless you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-41799418038705068332009-03-28T23:11:00.000-04:002009-03-28T23:11:00.000-04:00Dear Patrice,I also want to take a second and come...Dear Patrice,<BR/>I also want to take a second and comend you on how you have handled not only the unfortunate critism during this time but the last year of your life. You have done it with grace and courage that I can only hope to strive for in my daily life. I have found that no matter what the situation or the circumstances you will always find there are people who will have something negative to say. You will also find as a mother that people will always have opinions on what you should or you should not do as a mother. When my first son was born the people with good intentions were some of the people who added to the stress of new motherhood for me! I was desperate to be a "perfect" mom to my son and would always get conflicting advice. At one point I finally threw up my hands and said to myself, " I am his mom and I will just have to consult with God and his father and pray I make the right decisions for his life". Even though my sons were born very healthy I still get a lot of critism for not circumcising them. But that was MY decision as their mother. Just as it was YOUR decision as Jonahs mommy to make the right deicision for HIM. I still struggle from day to day with being a so called people pleaser but something I remind myself of is a a quote from Bill Cosby (yeah I know its sort of weird) " I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody". And its the truth! As you have shown, you only have yourself and God to answer to. There is no other mother that could compare to you for Jonah and God knows that...he gave you to him just as much as he gave that precious child to you. So, get on with your bad momma self and forget the people who tell you differently. You are nothing less then amazing, beautiful, strong and wether you asked for it or not, an inspiration to mothers and women everywhere. I feel blessed just finding your blog. Thank you for sharing your journey.<BR/><BR/>Much Love,<BR/>MelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-35901415094614366282009-03-28T23:06:00.000-04:002009-03-28T23:06:00.000-04:00I cried reading your post. Knowing that there are ...I cried reading your post. Knowing that there are people out there who would have anything nasty and mean to say to a mother and father who are battling to save their child. Who have suffered more than anyone has a right to suffer. Yet your faith remains strong. And you remain steadfast in knowing God has a plan for your son. Jomah couldn't have asked for a better mom to be his prayer warrior! Many prayers being sent to you from New Jersey!Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06957406063767592486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-88831987828391134572009-03-28T23:00:00.000-04:002009-03-28T23:00:00.000-04:00That was perfect and very beautiful. Thank you fo...That was perfect and very beautiful. Thank you for reminding us. He really is THE ONE.<BR/>Daisy (Alabama)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-50604137104383845142009-03-28T22:40:00.001-04:002009-03-28T22:40:00.001-04:00Patrice, your faith and strength continue to amaze...Patrice, your faith and strength continue to amaze me. <BR/><BR/>As I opened your blog tonight I noticed something I had not seen before. Look just above Jonah's right eye in the opening picture of your blog. If we could get physical validation of God's love, this would be it. The blisters are in the shape of a heart as if God had kissed Jonah on the forehead. <BR/><BR/>Get some rest and continue to have the back of a duck.<BR/><BR/>Love you to Heaven and back,<BR/>Aunt JoyceMimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08545138224685571616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-85210543728398560552009-03-28T22:40:00.000-04:002009-03-28T22:40:00.000-04:00Kudos to you Patrice. You inspire me--you really ...Kudos to you Patrice. You inspire me--you really do. I think it is great that you are handling this with great maturity. When tough things happen, people look for holes in your faith so that they can add to them. As others have said, be sure to pray for people like this. Oh, and you are starting to sound like MckMama. Jonah is so lucky to have you and Matt.<BR/><BR/>Much love and prayer,<BR/>Leighbrightleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218131780160985679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-71573103974263131892009-03-28T22:34:00.000-04:002009-03-28T22:34:00.000-04:00I will give GOD glory for the courage and strength...I will give GOD glory for the courage and strength (supernatural as Bill talked about last Sunday night) that you possess to take the high road and not let satan get ANY glory:) <BR/>I love you girl and will say an extra prayer for you tonight! Thanks for giving me something to share with our teen choir too...can you believe that our theme for summer tour is ONE...will have to share that with you when I get the chance:)<BR/>God is smiling down tonight while he rocks that sweet Gabe and cradles precious baby Jonah in HIS arms!<BR/>YOU ROCK!!! Love, Aimee PenceBaby Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305268115682653828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-18026045801376856502009-03-28T21:48:00.001-04:002009-03-28T21:48:00.001-04:00I don't know you personally but have to say you ar...I don't know you personally but have to say you are one amazing person and mother. Keep it up. Jonah and Gabe are lucky to call you mom.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582642494156542736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-2677533522436619942009-03-28T21:48:00.000-04:002009-03-28T21:48:00.000-04:00I've been following your blog since Jonah was born...I've been following your blog since Jonah was born. I pray for you every night as I'm feeding my little one. <BR/><BR/>I'm so happy that Jonah gets to go home Monday and will be praying for all the details I'm sure you have to go through. Our baby was in the NICU when he was first born and it was quite the process to get out and I'm sure not nearly as complicated as what you're dealing with.<BR/><BR/>What a great post about the "One". Thanks for sharing.Mocha Mama 24https://www.blogger.com/profile/04601157720267811891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-965362405458203132009-03-28T21:47:00.000-04:002009-03-28T21:47:00.000-04:00So sorry you have to even address idiots. Any deci...So sorry you have to even address idiots. Any decision you make for your son, is just that, your decision. We all know you and Matt only have the very best interest of your son at heart. People need to mind their own business and get back to the reason we are all here, and that is sweet baby Jonah. We are all here to pray for the continued health of that sweet angel and the continued strength for two wonderful,loving parents. Praying that Jonah will have continued pain management and healing. Glory be to God!!! God is so good.Michelle in Vanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-5019067325495409142009-03-28T21:37:00.000-04:002009-03-28T21:37:00.000-04:00yeah, love this post!yeah, love this post!Excellent Parenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10997145871242130563noreply@blogger.com