tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post7519042249462223839..comments2023-11-14T21:16:42.135-08:00Comments on Sweet Cottage Dreams: Pssst……Care to hear a secret?Sweet Cottage Dreamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05585280807777813283noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-57179134275780131142009-12-15T12:38:44.989-08:002009-12-15T12:38:44.989-08:00Dearest Becky.
I am just now catching up on my blo...Dearest Becky.<br />I am just now catching up on my blog reading when I visited Kim's blog with your post. You are in my prayers this Christmas, as you take steps forward in your healing process. Your strength and faith in the Lord overwhelm me! You are such an inspiration!!<br />Thank you for sharing the deep places of your heart.<br />Sincerely ~ Tricia Annetrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816590289832687210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-37072412855030733192009-12-15T11:31:48.402-08:002009-12-15T11:31:48.402-08:00Congratulations Becky! I am so thrilled you were a...Congratulations Becky! I am so thrilled you were asked and did it! Your home is as sweet as can be! You are my insprration. <br /><br />Thinking of you, especially during this time of the year...<br /><br />Hugs,<br />MaryjaneMaryjane-The Beehive Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354830882985221688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-47491297258810999472009-12-15T09:03:44.657-08:002009-12-15T09:03:44.657-08:00Hi Becky, I'm afraid it took me a while to get...Hi Becky, I'm afraid it took me a while to get over to Daisy Cottage but I finally made it today. Your guest post was wonderful and I'm so glad you decided to do it.<br /><br />I know it's difficult to find the spirit to celebrate anything just now but I'm sure Jordan loves that you were able to do it. It's important for all of you to keep tradtions going and maybe add some new ones as well.<br /><br />I hope this Christmas brings you peace and love and joy.<br />Christmas Hugs,<br />DawnDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658368332496429493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-68443356766812763552009-12-14T10:58:27.541-08:002009-12-14T10:58:27.541-08:00Dear Becky,
I just went over to Kim's blog an...Dear Becky,<br /><br />I just went over to Kim's blog and read the post and looked at all of the wonderful photos of your home. I see Jordan everywhere....the last photo broke my heart, both your sons are very special people. I can't even imagine how hard this is on Spencer....your family is very special and the love really shines thru. I lost my Dad 9 days before Christmas years ago and it is always a hard time, but I know he is with me, as well as Mom and that has become a comfort. I wish there was something I could write that would help....but know that you and your family are in my thoughts this Christmas.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956372943613435575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-545492920420819372009-12-14T10:04:12.284-08:002009-12-14T10:04:12.284-08:00Dear Becky... I just wanted you to know that I lov...Dear Becky... I just wanted you to know that I loved the photos of your warm, cozy home so much over at Kim's Daisy Cottage. What an inspiration you are! And you've been in my thoughts and prayers since I read about the loss of your dear son. I can't even imagine such a loss, but I am blessed at the way I see God sustaining you and your family at this time. The photo of you both is such a treasure and it brought tears to my eyes. God bless you greatly as you continue to be such a blessing to so many others. Hugs, DebraDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894174653208070320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-83599566293251939162009-12-13T15:52:24.761-08:002009-12-13T15:52:24.761-08:00Hi Becky,
I found you when I saw Kim's blog to...Hi Becky,<br />I found you when I saw Kim's blog today. My heart broke..again ..as I read of your loss. I lost my 17 year old son 24 years ago and my 36 year old daughter almost 2 years ago. And I know we are not alone. Bless you for the wonderful thoughts and please keep Jordan's traditions alive each year. It's the loving memories that keep us going. Along with our faith in God...<br />Have a blessed Christmas Season and hold tight to the ones you love...<br />I'll go follow your blog now.Vicki/Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388688356180736777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-67463764796565339132009-12-13T15:21:44.702-08:002009-12-13T15:21:44.702-08:00Becky, I just now read your wonderful post on Kim&...Becky, I just now read your wonderful post on Kim's blog, and I left you a message there. Not being sure you'd see it, I copied it for here, too...<br /><br />Becky and Kim, this is one of the most moving things I've read throughout the entire season. My aunt lost her 19 year old son when I was 15 (we were all very close cousins, like brothers and sisters), and that loss was keenly felt throughout the family. He, too, went home to be with Jesus in February, and I think he actually died on her anniversary. <br /><br />While I have never lost a child, I have lost people I love more than life, and I know how brave you are, Becky. Kim is right... you are breathing for your son, and you're also breathing for God's son, as a living testimony to what Jesus did for us on Calvary. That is HUGE! <br /><br />I may be late to the party, but I still want to wish you much, much love. I'm going to post this on your blog as well in case you don't see it here. For some unknown reason, I did not see this on Google Reader, but I'm SO glad I did.<br /><br />God bless you and fill your heart with joy unspeakable this holiday season and always... <br /><br />XO,<br /><br />Sheila <br /><br /><br />P.S. Your Christmas decorations are FABULOUS! If you want to do another house, I'm always up for help! Hint! Hint! :-)The Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-77744652402248550732009-12-13T12:38:41.572-08:002009-12-13T12:38:41.572-08:00I went over to read your 'guest appearance'...I went over to read your 'guest appearance'. There are no words that I can offer, except that you are truly brave, and blessed with something special to help you through this bitter-sweet time of year.<br />Thanks for the lovely tour - it's all beautiful!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-70470828546431095862009-12-13T07:58:51.404-08:002009-12-13T07:58:51.404-08:00Hi,
This is my first visit. Not sure how I landed...Hi,<br /><br />This is my first visit. Not sure how I landed here but I am so glad I did.<br />Your blog and spirit is very inspiring.<br />My son Is in the Army (currently at DLI in Monterey learning Indonesian).<br />You have been through so much but have come through with grace.<br />Your blog has been a blessing to me this morning.<br /><br />God bless you and yours this season.<br /><br />hugs,<br />BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994497495485079152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-9685891664704466322009-12-13T05:41:31.835-08:002009-12-13T05:41:31.835-08:00Hi Becky
Thanks for sharing your home and your hea...Hi Becky<br />Thanks for sharing your home and your heart with us. Hugs, RhondiRhondihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15684060974095411313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-47711552401322205132009-12-12T10:01:01.940-08:002009-12-12T10:01:01.940-08:00Becky...Thank you for sharing with us what's i...Becky...Thank you for sharing with us what's in your heart. I think of you often.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224808618141191730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-92065341973898486702009-12-12T05:58:50.974-08:002009-12-12T05:58:50.974-08:00Becky,
You can bet I jumped right over to Kim'...Becky,<br />You can bet I jumped right over to Kim's to enter the giveaway. What beautiful and true words she spoke of you. I am so happy I took a chance and wrote to you, I felt a connection the first time I read your blog. I am feeling loss this Christmas too, and I'm grateful I have my children to distract me. Every ornament & decoration I unwrapped seem to remind me of my parents. I pray this holiday will bring joy and peace to you, Spencer and the rest of your family. Lisa<br />PS The pillows are AMAZING! I can't wait to give them to the kids. Thank you so much.lisahttp://tarnishedandtattered.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-87112608000334447792009-12-12T05:50:22.941-08:002009-12-12T05:50:22.941-08:00Kim,
Thank you for such a wonderful post about one...Kim,<br />Thank you for such a wonderful post about one of my very favorite bloggers ever! In fact, Becky's blog was the first I ever read. I found her home via 'the old painted cottage' and I've been hooked since. I wept when she lost her Jordan, I was going through my own loss at the time and could certainly feel the pain she had. I had the pleasure of receiving 3 adorable tooth fairy pillows she made, I bought them for stocking stuffers for the kids. Her workmanship is impeccable. But most of all you said it best, her spirit and the kindness in her heart is what makes she so special to me. Lisalisahttp://tarnishedandtattered.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-4030142687307015862009-12-11T23:53:08.976-08:002009-12-11T23:53:08.976-08:00Loved your Daisy Cottage post. It seems like duri...Loved your Daisy Cottage post. It seems like during the hard times just taking one moment at a time helps to get us going and before you know it you're through the rough patch. Our prayers are still with you and your family. MimiMimi Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10615059010141169618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-39135352967597777692009-12-11T19:56:10.141-08:002009-12-11T19:56:10.141-08:00Hahaha Those Scotties of yours are so cute! I love...Hahaha Those Scotties of yours are so cute! I love visiting your blog and enjoy your posts very much. I also love Kim's blog. You ladies are awesome!PattieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832193844629774092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-46572783130103329212009-12-11T18:59:01.834-08:002009-12-11T18:59:01.834-08:00Thank You for sharing your lovely home at Christma...Thank You for sharing your lovely home at Christmastime with us. It was a joy to visit.Donna, The Decorated Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01772637069933752736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-44420631811031301632009-12-11T18:02:51.458-08:002009-12-11T18:02:51.458-08:00Dear Becky, I just came over from Kim's blog a...Dear Becky, I just came over from Kim's blog after reading your beautifully done guest post. I haven't been reading yours but my heart hurt after reading about your coping with the loss of your Jordan. God bless you and keep you as you pick up the pieces of your life. <br />I love the pictures of your beautiful dogs and that picture of Maggie laying upside down makes me laugh out loud. I will be back to look in on you. Blessings, DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076978036919134529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-60875087683277611582009-12-11T16:14:41.178-08:002009-12-11T16:14:41.178-08:00Hi I read your post on Kim's blog. I want to ...Hi I read your post on Kim's blog. I want to wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas. What a difficult post to have written, but a blessing to many.<br />Your home is lovely. I have visited you before, but I never followed which I will take care of today. So many great blogs I "LOSE"!<br />By the way, your dogs are fabulous!Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111241316745923019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-84179850834662551182009-12-11T13:47:41.195-08:002009-12-11T13:47:41.195-08:00yeah, becky!
i am so excited for you and i can he...yeah, becky!<br /><br />i am so excited for you and i can hear your excitement throughout your post. how fun for you and for us!<br /><br />thinking of you<br /><br />xo<br />elyseElysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03798112031329484014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-61420316049781562192009-12-11T12:41:49.530-08:002009-12-11T12:41:49.530-08:00I am so glad that you decided to do it! :) We love...I am so glad that you decided to do it! :) We love you Miss Becky and seeing your lovely Christmas Cottage is a Highlight of the season. <br /><br />I was reading the whole post and was fine. Just Fine.Then I saw the precious picture of you hugging your Jordy. I tell ya, I just had to look away. It broke my heart. <br /><br />I wish you a wonderful Christmas and I VERY Happy New Year. <br />God Bless you!<br />~LizAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972097935004547969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-34621635458797241042009-12-11T09:25:55.518-08:002009-12-11T09:25:55.518-08:00We love Miss Maggie's collar! What a great nam...We love Miss Maggie's collar! What a great name! hehehe<br /><br />Love ya lots<br />Maggie and MitchMolly the Airedalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533954545013852862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-5954589425961104342009-12-11T09:19:00.623-08:002009-12-11T09:19:00.623-08:00Becky~ I want to know how you got
Doogs and Fiona ...Becky~ I want to know how you got<br />Doogs and Fiona to sit that still<br />on the mantel..LOL>>LOL. I love<br />those and it looks just like them.<br />I love all your decorations,looks<br />great.:O)Elsienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-34065035371228307602009-12-11T08:51:25.011-08:002009-12-11T08:51:25.011-08:00Hi Becky,
I just came from Kim's and wanted t...Hi Becky,<br /><br />I just came from Kim's and wanted to come by to give you an extra big hug and let you know how much I admire your strength. You are beautiful inside and out.<br /><br />XO,<br />DenaDenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17243018375995706680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-64687811596243614992009-12-11T05:57:50.626-08:002009-12-11T05:57:50.626-08:00I am a new reader and found you through Kim's ...I am a new reader and found you through Kim's lovely blog. I am happy to add you to my daily "collection" of blogs to visit. You have a beautiful home.<br /><br />I am so very sorry for your loss. I wept as I visited your archived post about your son. Please know I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you today and everyday.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00553942896730663360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540459793417833940.post-20571192219985266232009-12-11T05:36:22.000-08:002009-12-11T05:36:22.000-08:00Becky,
It was 22 Christmas' ago, but my heart...Becky, <br />It was 22 Christmas' ago, but my heart still twinges when I look back. <br /><br />It would have been Jayson's first Christmas, but he never even left the hospital when he was born. He never even got to take a breath. Not once.<br /><br />That first Christmas was excruciating. <br /><br /><br />I am not going to try to 'cheer you up' by telling you that Jordan is 'celebrating Christmas with Christ and the angels, a celebration far beyond what anyone could experience on earth'. Even though he is. Instead, I am going to tell you that you need to allow yourself to feel however it is that you're feeling. It is the only way to really take care of yourself and to deal with the holidays. <br /><br />My prayer for you is that you do allow yourself to feel the intermingling of joy, pain,heartache, and sadness, and somehow find beauty in the season, and that God will continue to give you the comfort in the years to come that only HE can give you.<br />And may He bring your family closer together to bridge the gap that losing your precious Jordan has left if in your soul.<br />Much love,<br />KathieKathie Truitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112414357583203795noreply@blogger.com