| Author | |
Jenn Sal
Forum All-Star
Joined: June 23 2005
Location: Texas
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 897
|
| Posted: Jan 11 2006 at 5:21pm | IP Logged
|
 |
|
Hello to all of you wonderful, supportive group of women! I joined this group a few months back, only posting twice. I introduced myself then asked for prayers for my husband who was struggling with his faith. A few months later,he went to a retreat through our Church called Christ Renews His Parish. It changed his life. He is what I call "reborn" or, in his case it's more like "BORN". He came back with an amazing outlook on life and his faith. We have been able to do things I never thought he would do. We now have daily Bible readings, pray the rosary as a family and so much more. Your prayers helped!!!
Now, some of you know that this past December, I had a miscarriage. My sister, Angie McIntyre, kept you all up-to-date for me. I felt your prayers, strength and support. Thank you for everything! It was comforting to know that you were all there in prayer & thought.
So thank you, thank you! I'm off to prepare for night time routine........that includes a Bible story!!! 
__________________
Jennifer, Texas
Wife to Mark, Mom to Cora 13,Kade 10, Sarah in Heaven 12/05, Colette 7, Corin 5, & Kieran 2
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Elizabeth
Founder
Real Learning
Joined: Jan 20 2005
Location: Virginia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5595
|
| Posted: Jan 11 2006 at 5:37pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
It's so nice to hear a praise report! And Jenn, please accept my condolences on the loss of your little one...
Prayers continue.
Oh and by the way, you have an awesome sister! (Guess you knew that  )
__________________
Elizabeth Foss is no longer a member of this forum. Discussions now reflect the current management & are not necessarily expressions of her book, *Real Learning*, her current work, or her philosophy. (posted by E. Foss, Jan 2011)
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
kingvozzo
Forum All-Star
Joined: March 28 2005
Location: Maine
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2653
|
| Posted: Jan 11 2006 at 5:38pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
How wonderful to hear this news about your husband!! What a blessing for you and your family.
I'm sorry to hear about your miscarriage---it's such a hard thing...
__________________
Noreen
Wife to Ed
Mom to 4 great kids and 10 sweet ones in Our Lady's arms
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Jenn Sal
Forum All-Star
Joined: June 23 2005
Location: Texas
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 897
|
| Posted: Jan 11 2006 at 6:19pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Elizabeth,
Thank you, again. Oh yes, I can go on and on about how I have the most wonderful sister in the whole world!  I would need to start a "New Topic" for that one! I love her deeply! 
__________________
Jennifer, Texas
Wife to Mark, Mom to Cora 13,Kade 10, Sarah in Heaven 12/05, Colette 7, Corin 5, & Kieran 2
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Victoria in AZ
Forum All-Star
Joined: Feb 16 2005
Location: Arizona
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 672
|
| Posted: Jan 11 2006 at 7:27pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
I got goose bumps reading about your husband being "born." Praise the Lord! How amazing for your entire family.
And then, just to make the story more amazing, I discover you are Angie's sister. I Angie too and have been blessed enough to visit in person several times a year (I live 1.5 hours away from her). Now I know you're from a wonderful family too!!
__________________
Your sister in Christ,
Victoria in AZ
dh Mike 24 yrs; ds Kyle 18; dd Katie 12; and one funny pug
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Cay Gibson
Forum All-Star
Joined: July 16 2005
Location: Louisiana
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5193
|
| Posted: Jan 11 2006 at 10:48pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Jenn Sal wrote:
Oh yes, I can go on and on about how I have the most wonderful sister in the whole world! I would need to start a "New Topic" for that one! I love her deeply!
|
|
|
I would to see a thread about sisters and their relationships with you and Angie as the mentors of the discussion.
I grew up with only one older brother. No sisters. Today I have a best friend who is the sister I never had. God answered all those millions of prayers I said every night in my bed (he saw the tears too) and answered me...finally. I really do have an earthly sister-in-Christ and I thank God for her daily.
But I have 3 daughters and would very much like to understand (and appreciate) the dynamics and dancing that happens under this roof.
__________________
Cay Gibson
"There are 49 states, then there is Louisiana." ~ Chef Emeril
wife to Mark '86
mom to 5
Cajun Cottage Under the Oaks
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Chari
Forum Moderator
Joined: Jan 28 2005
Location: California
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5228
|
| Posted: Jan 12 2006 at 12:34am | IP Logged
|
|
|
They are a "wonderful, supportive group of women.....aren't they?!!
I am glad to hear your news about your husband, too, Jenn!
I am also glad to hear you like Angie so much! I look forward to seeing her person someday....how much time should I put aside to visit her? a few days? a week? a month?
I am SO VERY SORRY!!! that you have to live so far from one another!
Take care! Thanks for posting!
__________________
Chari...Take Up & Read
Dh Marty 27yrs...3 lovely maidens: Anne 24, Sarah 20 & Maddelyn 17 and 3 chivalrous sons: Matthew 22, Garrett 16 & Malachy 11
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Jenn Sal
Forum All-Star
Joined: June 23 2005
Location: Texas
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 897
|
| Posted: Jan 12 2006 at 8:00am | IP Logged
|
|
|
I've had to say good-bye to my sister many times over the years, and every time is like the first...heart wrenching!  During this difficult time with the miscarriage how I wished I was close to not only her, but her wonderful family. I look at Dave and her four beautiful children as an extension of our strong relationship. I can't explain how special our relationship is. It is simply a gift from God that works miracles all the time! There are eight years between us, yet I have never felt like the annoying little sister. Quite the opposite. I feel bad for sisters that aren't close. Angie & I are truly blessed, and we know this!
Angie and I are always trying to find ways to live close to each other. Recently, she said "that we need to try to work towards being together for eternity" (not an exact quote). That takes a little of the sadness off of not being together on earth, but I'm still going to strive for it!!!
__________________
Jennifer, Texas
Wife to Mark, Mom to Cora 13,Kade 10, Sarah in Heaven 12/05, Colette 7, Corin 5, & Kieran 2
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
TracyQ
Forum All-Star
Joined: Feb 07 2005
Location: New York
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1323
|
| Posted: Jan 12 2006 at 6:01pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Oh Jenn,
That's wonderful news! I'm so excited to hear this! 
__________________
Blessings and Peace,
Tracy Q.
wife of Marty for 20 years, mom of 3 wonderful children (1 homeschool graduate, 1 12th grader, and a 9th grader),
homeschooling in 15th year in Buffalo, NY
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
teachingmom
Forum All-Star
Virginia Bluebells
Joined: Feb 16 2005
Location: Virginia
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2120
|
| Posted: Jan 12 2006 at 11:27pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Cay Gibson wrote:
I would to see a thread about sisters and their relationships with you and Angie as the mentors of the discussion.
I grew up with only one older brother. No sisters. Today I have a best friend who is the sister I never had. God answered all those millions of prayers I said every night in my bed (he saw the tears too) and answered me...finally. I really do have an earthly sister-in-Christ and I thank God for her daily.
But I have 3 daughters and would very much like to understand (and appreciate) the dynamics and dancing that happens under this roof. |
|
|
Me too, Cay. I grew up as the only girl--with 5 brothers. Now I am raising my crew of 5 girls and love to watch their relationships. They really are good friends to one another. I sometimes wonder if there are things we can do to encourage the lifetime friendships we want our children to experience with one another.
__________________
~Irene (Mom to 6 girls, ages 7-19)
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Chari
Forum Moderator
Joined: Jan 28 2005
Location: California
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5228
|
| Posted: Jan 13 2006 at 12:10am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Jenn Sal wrote:
Angie & I are truly blessed, and we know this!
Angie and I are always trying to find ways to live close to each other. Recently, she said "that we need to try to work towards being together for eternity" (not an exact quote). That takes a little of the sadness off of not being together on earth, but I'm still going to strive for it!!! |
|
|
Gee, Jenn......you really made me What beautiful words.
Angie, you are SO wise. What a beautiful quote. I love the visual.
Instantly comes to mind Lizzie and Jane Bennett & Elinor and MaryAnne Dashwood.
I love my sisters....one makes me particularly nuts with her life choices  ......but.....we have wonderful memories. I just got off the phone with my youngest sister. You and Angie are DOUBLY blessed.....because BOTH of you can think in terms of eternity. Instead of having biological sisters to share my faith with..........though my sisters have ALWAYS been respectful.....I turn to "sisters" God has provided for me.........like Willa
And Deo Gratias for Willa and the rest of those dear "sisters"
__________________
Chari...Take Up & Read
Dh Marty 27yrs...3 lovely maidens: Anne 24, Sarah 20 & Maddelyn 17 and 3 chivalrous sons: Matthew 22, Garrett 16 & Malachy 11
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
momtomany
Forum All-Star
Joined: Feb 17 2005
Location: Pennsylvania
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 505
|
| Posted: Jan 13 2006 at 8:09am | IP Logged
|
|
|
Jenn, wonderful news about your dh!!!
I'm so sorry about your miscarriage.
I've only spoken to you on the phone, regarding LLL back in PA, but I feel like I know you thru Angie.
And I do miss the days when Angie was right around the corner back in NEPA. Oh well, at least I can "see" her here!
__________________
Mary Ann in PA
wife to MIchael, mom to Elizabeth, Becca, Tim, Peter, Andrew, Sarah, Matthew, John, Leah and Joseph
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Angie Mc
Board Moderator
Joined: Jan 31 2005
Location: Arizona
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 11400
|
| Posted: Jan 13 2006 at 3:14pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA...I'm crying onto the keyboard!!!!!!
Thanks so much for your kind words  . I am so abundantly blessed and grateful. My sister and I really do have something special going on...a conduit of God's grace that is hard to describe. Her husband, my dear brother-in-law, is doing amazing things as the head of his family and an on-fire man for God in part thanks to your prayers and my sister's love. All the friendships I've made through this amazing gathering of CCM friends...wow!
All right, I'd better stop blubbering and get caught up on some posts. You've all made my day...make that my week .
Love,
__________________
Angie Mc
Maimeo to Henry! Dave's wife, mom to Mrs. Devin+Michael Pope, Aiden 20,Ian 17,John Paul 11,Catherine (heaven 6/07)
About Me
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Angie Mc
Board Moderator
Joined: Jan 31 2005
Location: Arizona
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 11400
|
| Posted: Jan 13 2006 at 3:22pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
teachingmom wrote:
Cay Gibson wrote:
I would to see a thread about sisters and their relationships with you and Angie as the mentors of the discussion.
I grew up with only one older brother. No sisters. Today I have a best friend who is the sister I never had. God answered all those millions of prayers I said every night in my bed (he saw the tears too) and answered me...finally. I really do have an earthly sister-in-Christ and I thank God for her daily.
But I have 3 daughters and would very much like to understand (and appreciate) the dynamics and dancing that happens under this roof. |
|
|
Me too, Cay. I grew up as the only girl--with 5 brothers. Now I am raising my crew of 5 girls and love to watch their relationships. They really are good friends to one another. I sometimes wonder if there are things we can do to encourage the lifetime friendships we want our children to experience with one another.
|
|
|
Hey Cay and Irene! I've actually been thinking about this topic a bit lately. I've been thinking about what "glues" a family together. I like to believe there are things that contribute to lifelong friendships while I also see there is a lot of mystery and free will involved. I have high hopes that our faith combined with our style of home education offers lots of wonderful options and opportunities to build family unity.
As for the sister-to-sister part in particular, ask my sister...she has all the answers .
Love,
__________________
Angie Mc
Maimeo to Henry! Dave's wife, mom to Mrs. Devin+Michael Pope, Aiden 20,Ian 17,John Paul 11,Catherine (heaven 6/07)
About Me
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Chari
Forum Moderator
Joined: Jan 28 2005
Location: California
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 5228
|
| Posted: Jan 13 2006 at 7:06pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Chari wrote:
Gee, Jenn......you really made me What beautiful words.
|
|
|
sheesh.........I guess I cannot see straight.....that .....was SUPPOSED to be
but, I guess both will work
__________________
Chari...Take Up & Read
Dh Marty 27yrs...3 lovely maidens: Anne 24, Sarah 20 & Maddelyn 17 and 3 chivalrous sons: Matthew 22, Garrett 16 & Malachy 11
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
Leonie
Forum All-Star
Joined: Jan 28 2005
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 2831
|
| Posted: Jan 13 2006 at 7:51pm | IP Logged
|
|
|
Jenn,
Thank you so much for the update. You and Angie are blessed to be sisters!
__________________
Leonie in Sydney
Living Without School
|
| Back to Top |
|
| |
4Real Forums : Tea and Conversation
Topic: Prayers Answered & Thank You
