“Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”
“…But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
There is no good way to say this. All 4 of the babies were born and died this morning. Courtney and Allen are hanging in there. I know all of you want to do something to help. We simply need your prayers. Prayers for peace. Prayers that they will know God is enough. Courtney just looked up to me and said, “I hope God was glorified somehow through this. I still love Him.”
Please pray for them.
Visitors are not allowed at this time. We will let you know if that changes.
03/15/2009 at 12:02 pm
I am so sorry to hear this news. I am praying for peace and rest.
03/15/2009 at 12:11 pm
I have no words. My heart is breaking for you. You will continue to be in my prayers.
03/15/2009 at 12:12 pm
We are so sorry!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We love you!
Kevin, Kim, Alex and Andrew Gilstrap (Kristi’s Family)
03/15/2009 at 12:18 pm
We only know to say we are sorry. Many prayers your way. Much love.
03/15/2009 at 12:21 pm
I am so sorry.
Knowing you still love Jesus is a blessing. He loves you more than ever. I don’t know ‘WHY” these things happen. I don’t think we are supposed to always know why. But I’m thankful for your faith – it will sustain you. He will carry you when you think you can’t go on.
My heart hurts for you today and my thoughts are with you.
03/15/2009 at 12:21 pm
I just came across your blog a few days ago and have been praying for you ever since. I am so, so sorry. May God comfort you in this time of trial.
03/15/2009 at 12:23 pm
I am at a loss for words. I’ve had several losses myself, and I know that no matter what any of us say there’s no way to truly take away the hurt in your hearts. However, I pray for peace, understanding, and comfort. I pray that God will heal your hearts. I pray that throughout the grieving process you will still be able to put God first and glorify him. Most of all I hope you never forget how precious your beautiful babies are and how special it is to have 6 angels watching over their mom and dad. It’s so magnificent that your children are experiencing the wonder and glory of our awesome and mighty God! Their time hear on earth may have been short, but their time with our Father is eternal and I can just imagine the wonderful celebration they are planning for their mama and daddy when you are reunited one day! God bless you both!
03/15/2009 at 12:29 pm
My heart aches for you guys. Y’all will continue to be in my prayers.
03/15/2009 at 12:32 pm
Courtney and Allen,
You and all of your family are in our prayers! Someday all of this will make some kind of sense to you and you will know exactly why and how God was glorified! You are both strong in your faith, just keep that faith and He will provide your peace! I love you guys!
03/15/2009 at 12:34 pm
I don’t even know you personally but my heart is broken for you and there are tears streaming down my face. I know I join many in praying for an unexplainable peace that passes understanding, and for comfort in the midst of this sorrow. May you know God’s presence like never before.
03/15/2009 at 12:36 pm
I’ve been following for a little while now…Not even sure how I got here. My heart is hurting for you this morning. I am so very sorry for your loss.
I lost my twin boys just over a year ago…And to grieve for six babies…gosh, that feels like a huge burden. Grieving two is hard…BUT God has sustained me, he has comforted me…It’s not been easy but He is faithful.
Know you and your family are in my prayers….
03/15/2009 at 12:40 pm
I’m so, so sorry.
03/15/2009 at 12:42 pm
Praying for you.
03/15/2009 at 12:43 pm
Hi Tipping family,
You do not know me, and I essentially do not know you. But my girlfriend is in your church family, Jaime Roe. She asked me to be praying for you and your family a few days ago and gave me the website to your blog. She recently texted me about what happened and asked for my continued prayer. I can’t begin to imagine the heartache you are experiencing. I just wanted to tell you, although you don’t know me, I have been and will be praying for continued comfort to be poured out on you from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whose love is unfailing. There obviously are no words anyone can say that will make a pain like this go away. I just wanted you to know that prayers are being lifted up by friends, family, and by many people you don’t even know.
03/15/2009 at 12:54 pm
Came over via Cort and Cohen a few times, and I just wanted to say I’m so sorry, and I will be praying for you x
03/15/2009 at 12:55 pm
No words will comfort or east the pain that we are all feeling right now. Know that we love you all, and we are praying for you. We are here for you and always will be.
03/15/2009 at 1:03 pm
courtney & allen – just wanted to tell you that i am so sorry. i want to tell you that God has already used you to glorify him. your attitude, faith, and your unwavering love for Him, even in this hour has spoken to my heart. i am ashamed to say that i have not had the same grip on faith that you have regarding some of the smallest things in life – the types of things God himself even tells us not to worry about. i am praying for you. i pray that God will bless you both greatly and that you will have his peace and love surrounding you. i thank God for you, i feel for you, and i want to thank you so much for sharing your story here about your journey, your faith and walk with God. you will continue to be in my prayers. love, ami
03/15/2009 at 1:04 pm
Courtney and Allen your faith and love for the Lord through all of this is absolutely amazing. I am sooo sorry…this is the worst news…my heart breaks for you. You are in my prayers.
03/15/2009 at 1:05 pm
I cannot imagine what you have been and are still going through. I will pray for your family to find peace and comfort.
03/15/2009 at 1:17 pm
We are praying for strength and comfort. I pray God’s arms are tightly wrapped around you. We love and care for you and your wonderful family.
03/15/2009 at 1:22 pm
My heart is breaking. I cannot for one second imagine what Courtney and Allen must be feeling. Is there anywhere I can send a card to express my condolenses? I will be praying for tem.
03/15/2009 at 1:25 pm
Your family will continue to be in our prayers. So sorry for your loss of all of your sweet babies!
03/15/2009 at 1:25 pm
We are heartbroken for you. Our prayers will be filled with pleas for peace.
Jeff & Nita Lyda
03/15/2009 at 1:26 pm
My heart breaks for you all. God has truly touched my heart with your story. Your love for the Lord and unwavering faith in Him are a true testament to the love of Jesus Christ! May God give you peace and joy. I will continue to pray for you. We may never know God’s reasons, but we do know that He does have a plan for us all. May God bless you!
03/15/2009 at 1:42 pm
As I look out on this rainy day, I feel like heaven is crying, too.
Love and continued prayers, Mandy
03/15/2009 at 1:46 pm
Courtney and Allen,
I have been keeping informed through the network and wanted you to know how much I love you both! Stay strong and know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Love,
Lisa
03/15/2009 at 2:04 pm
I am so, so sorry, my prayers will continue for everyone.
03/15/2009 at 2:06 pm
My heart is broken for you today. I am so sorry this has happened to you and your family. Please know that you will continue to be in my prayers daily. Asking God to cover you with His peace that passes all understanding.
Love and Hugs, Laurie
03/15/2009 at 2:07 pm
oh..my heart just aches for ya’ll.
I pray God rains his peace over you.
So so so sorry.
03/15/2009 at 2:08 pm
My prayers are with you… there are no words to express the sadness I feel over your loss right now, and I don’t even know you. But I know your heart and how much you loved each and every one of your beautiful babies.
Know that God is indeed glorified… your simple statement “I still love Him” points to His unending mercy and grace. His ability to come alongside us in our grief, and to carry us when we are no longer able to carry ourselves. I pray that He sends His Comforter to you in such a way that all those who come in contact with you will have no doubt that they have also had an encounter with the Most High God…
03/15/2009 at 2:12 pm
Courtney, Allen, and Ginger,
Our prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May God give you comfort moment by moment as you need it. He will never leave you or forsake you. Just know that many are praying and loving you through this. You all have been an inspiration to so very many people and you have glorified God with your faith. May God Bless you is our prayer! Diane and Bud McCoy
03/15/2009 at 2:16 pm
I do not know you all, but the Goforth’s told me about your precious family. I’ve been praying for you all and continue to pray for God to wrap his peaceful arms around you two. God was glorified by the two of you and those beautiful babies!!!
Thoughts and prayers!!!
The Wilson Family
03/15/2009 at 2:28 pm
Hey Guys,
We love you guys, and we pray that God give you peace in this moment….
03/15/2009 at 2:33 pm
On my knees in prayer for Strenght and Comfort. Please know that we continue to cover you, your family, and your 6 precious angels in prayer.
03/15/2009 at 2:37 pm
Praying for you guys! Have been following along for the last week or so now. Can’t even begin to imagine the range of emotions you are experiencing today. We will continue to lift you up in the coming days and weeks.
Know that God has been glorified in all that has happened – seeing the grace & beauty that you have exhibited in your words here…know that it is but a fraction of what God has truly been working out through you. Praying many blessings for you!
Jodi Christopher Williams
(I knew Allen through Clemson FCA)
03/15/2009 at 2:40 pm
We have walked where you are now walking. It is a hard, hard road, but we have found that our God is a great God, a faithful God, and a God, who despite any circumstance of this life, is a good God. You are in our prayers. Mike and Iris Bearden
03/15/2009 at 2:51 pm
All of your are in our thoughts and prayers.
03/15/2009 at 2:58 pm
We’re so very sorry…there are no words to express to you guys how our hearts break for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
03/15/2009 at 3:00 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. I am so thankful that you got a few sweet moments with your little ones. I am sure they were beautiful! I pray that you find comfort in the love that surrounds you. We will be praying for you.
-Brandy Duncan, Member of FBC Simpsonville
03/15/2009 at 3:05 pm
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I cannot even imagine what you have gone through. But I feel that God has been glorified because of how you have handled this whole situation. You have remained strong and people can see your great love for Jesus. Your story has touched so many people. You will never know how many lives you have changed. I will keep you in my prayers.
03/15/2009 at 3:12 pm
My heart breaks for you. But I rejoice for you, too–you have been the most amazing example’s of Christ’s love during this entire time! God has been glorified through this, and I know many people will want to know Him better because of your examples. You’re amazing, and we continue to you and your families up in prayer.
03/15/2009 at 3:20 pm
so very sorry:(
03/15/2009 at 3:22 pm
I come here today from another blog. I am so very sorry for your loss! I can’t believe you have to go through this but I know He has a plan for you. Now you have 4 little gardian angels who will watch over your family and be right by your side at all times.
I am keeping your family in my prayers. I know God is right by you, his arms wrapped around you tightly.
Please know there are many people all over the world praying for peace, comfort, rest, guidance and healing.
Much love from Germany
Jessi
03/15/2009 at 3:28 pm
I don’t know you personally, but started following your story through Angie’s twitter. I have been praying for you for a week now and my heart just breaks with you today. I am so sorry for your loss. I lost twin girls at 23 weeks and so I can somewhat relate to all that you are feeling right now. I wish there was something else to say, but I know that no words can take away the sting. I hope and pray that you feel lifted up by all of your prayer warriors over these next few difficult days, weeks and months.
03/15/2009 at 3:38 pm
We are praying for your family. Keep strong in the Lord and in his power.
03/15/2009 at 3:56 pm
I have not words, just know that we are still praying.
03/15/2009 at 4:02 pm
Praying, praying, praying, for peace and God’s grace at this time. Such sad news.
Cxx
03/15/2009 at 4:13 pm
Allen and Courtney,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am Amanda Bankston’s sister. My son, Ethan, was born shortly after his death last year. There is a blog that has helped me so much on this journey. It is written by Angie Smith, her husband, Todd is a singer in the Christian group Selah. It is called Bring the Rain, http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/. Her daughter, Audrey, also passed into heaven last year. I don’t know if it will help you any, but it has been very inspirational for me. My prayers are with you.
03/15/2009 at 4:19 pm
You are in my heart and prayers! I love you!!!
03/15/2009 at 4:25 pm
praying
03/15/2009 at 4:26 pm
praying…praying…praying…
03/15/2009 at 4:32 pm
Courtney and Allen, words cannot comfort right now I”m sure. Please continue to seek strength and comfort in our Lord, because he will be the only thing that will carry you through this time. Trust in his infinite wisdom, put your faith in him. He will guide and surround you with his goodness. My prayers go out that you may fully heal. Love, Amanda
03/15/2009 at 4:33 pm
Oh sweet Courtney and Allen,
May the God of all grace and comfort surround you in His huge embrace of love as you walk through this hard time of grief. You are in my prayers and we will trust our Heavenly Father to meet every need you have.
Courtney, I love you,
Laura
03/15/2009 at 4:40 pm
I don’t know what to say, because nothing I can say will make this better. But I am so, so, so, sorry…no parents, especially such wonderful, loving people as you, should have to go through such a nightmare. Remember that you have the love of so many to help and support you. God bless you and your six, perfect miracles.
03/15/2009 at 4:43 pm
May God continue to be your strength and comfort in this very sorrowful time. You have more people than you will ever know lifting up you and your families in prayer. Your journey has brought so many people to their faces before the Lord. Praying for you constantly.
In Christ’s Love,
Elizabeth and Sawyer Nix
03/15/2009 at 4:45 pm
My heart is broken and I am deeply saddened by this situation. We as humans here on earth will never understand but we have to remember that God is completely in control and he knew this before time began. I will continue to pray for you and your entire family. I also pray that one day you will be able to use your situation to help another. In the past year I have had 2 friends who have lost children and it never gets easier. You are in my prayers and I hope you will feel God’s arms of comfort wrapped around you. God Bless!
03/15/2009 at 4:49 pm
OH MY i dont know what to say. i have only been reading this blog for the past week and only came across it by chance and my heart just breaks for you both. I will keep you both in my preayers xxx
03/15/2009 at 4:55 pm
Oh dear friends, I’m so sorry! So, so sorry! My heart is so heavy for you right now! I am praying and will continue to be praying for both of you as you walk through the difficult tasks ahead in the next couple of weeks! God is being glorified through the lives of your sweet children. You family has touched so many! Your heavenly father loves you so much. He does and he loves your precious babies too! I’m praying continually!
03/15/2009 at 4:58 pm
praying for you both!
03/15/2009 at 5:01 pm
I am so sad to hear your news. I will pray for peace and for your family to get through this at this time.
03/15/2009 at 5:06 pm
I am so very sorry for your GREAT LOSS!!!!! No words will make you feel any better, But know that i am praying for you guys! I cannot imagine what your going through! Know that you now have 6 very special angels looking over you. Again i am so very sorry!
03/15/2009 at 5:12 pm
My prayers are with you.
03/15/2009 at 5:22 pm
I am so very sorry for your devastating loss. Praying fervantly that His peace and comfort envelop you in the hours, days and weeks to come.
03/15/2009 at 5:24 pm
Sorry for your loss
03/15/2009 at 5:25 pm
I’m so sorry. I found you through Bring the Rain. I’m praying for you. I’m so sorry.
03/15/2009 at 5:35 pm
My little Joshua went home last year, on the 15th March 2008. I know where you are at in this moment, even just a little bit… I am so sorry that you have lost all of your beautiful children. I pray God’s peace and grace upon you. There is nothing else of comfort in a moment like this. Love from our family, Susie Sams
03/15/2009 at 5:47 pm
My heart aches. Praying for them.
03/15/2009 at 5:53 pm
I am so, so sorry to hear of the loss of your babies. Your whole family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
03/15/2009 at 5:54 pm
Praying for you all during this time. May you feel God’s peace n the midst of your storm. Praying you got to spend some precious time with your babies and made some memories you will always cherish.
Hugs and Prayers
Rachel in PA
03/15/2009 at 5:55 pm
I’m SO sorry for your lost. Our baby son went home to Jesus in october at 6 1/2 months. During his last 10 days on earth, when we knew we likely were losing him, I prayed over & over “God, just let your Glory shine through this”. I have to believe it somehow did/has/continues. Your story has reached SO many. God is touching people’s hearts in ways you can not know this side of Heaven.
Praying for your family!
03/15/2009 at 5:55 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Please let us help in any way.
03/15/2009 at 5:57 pm
I am so sorry, I know those words really mean nothing in time like this. Know I am praying for peace and for God to be glorified!
03/15/2009 at 6:05 pm
So sorry to hear of the passing of your children. Praying that the Lord brings your family the peace that path’s all undering standing. Blessings, Jennifer in Indiana
03/15/2009 at 6:07 pm
Thinking about you and praying for you and your family. We all love you. Let us know if there is anything we can do.
03/15/2009 at 6:09 pm
We are so sorry to hear this news. We will continue to pray for them.
03/15/2009 at 6:12 pm
I am so so sorry to hear the sad news!!!
May the Lord grant you all peace, strength, faith and hope and may He wrap His loving arms around you and comfort you.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Em
from Australia
03/15/2009 at 6:13 pm
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that my family & I are praying for you from Whitehouse, TX.
03/15/2009 at 6:22 pm
God Bless You Tipping Family. I saw the prayer requests for your family on facebook; My sister Brandy Mcdavid is friends with Courtney and I couldn’t help but stop by and leave a word with you. I know what you are going through is traumatic but it is through God that I know you will find strength, answers and feel the love that is abundantly flowing from him, your family and all your friends far and wide. I have been sending prayers up for you and will continue to pray for your healing.
03/15/2009 at 6:38 pm
I’m so sorry.
03/15/2009 at 6:42 pm
I am so so sorry for your loss.
03/15/2009 at 6:59 pm
And so when death brings weeping and the heart is filled with sorrow, It beckons us to seek God as we ask about “tomorrow”
And in these hours of “heart-hurt” we draw closer to believing That even in death in God’s hands in not a cause for grieving But a time for joy in knowing death is just a stepping stone to a life that is everlasting…
03/15/2009 at 7:02 pm
I am so sorry to hear about the babies. May the Lord surround you with love and peace and carry you in His arms.
03/15/2009 at 7:04 pm
Praying for strength of mind, body, spirit and faith.
03/15/2009 at 7:06 pm
I’ve been praying for you guys since I saw a link to your site in Kelly’s Korner a week or so ago. My heart breaks for you and hurts for you. I will keep praying. That His comfort envelop you both inside and out.
03/15/2009 at 7:08 pm
Hey guys! We are very sorry for you lose but we know that God is going to be glorified through all this! We love you guys dearly and if there is anything you need please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Love,
Nathan, Allison, and Garrett
03/15/2009 at 7:26 pm
I’m linking over from Kelly’s Korner, and I wanted to say that I am so very sorry for your loss.
May God give you peace and strength to get through this difficult time.
Stacy in Ohio
03/15/2009 at 7:30 pm
Allen, I just heard at church tonight and I pray that you and courtney are filled with the Holy Spirit and are filled with Love, Joy, and Peace. I know you both Love God and trust in him. Yes he will be glorified in many ways. You are an Awesome Man, and have taught me more than you know. I love you brother!
03/15/2009 at 7:33 pm
allen and courtney. where to begin? praying for an immeasurable amount of peace, love and understanding to be washed over you right now. you are loved so much by so many who don’t even know you. your testimony to our God is not one that is often heard and i am sure that many will be drawn closer to Him because of it. i feel a great sense of pain with you. it really makes me realize how far and vast and amazing the Kingdom of God is; that even though we have only spoken once, maybe twice, we can mourn and rejoice with each other because we are in a family that God allows us to be in. we love you guys and are thinking about and praying for you through this all. to God be the glory and to the Tippings may there be a peace that surpasses all understanding.
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
Love you guys.
03/15/2009 at 7:35 pm
Courtney and Allen,
We are praying for your family during this difficult time. We pray that He will strengthen you as only He can. He has a plan, and we know He will use you to make himself known to others.
03/15/2009 at 7:35 pm
We are so, so sorry. We will be praying for God’s comfort, and the encouragment of his people.
03/15/2009 at 7:37 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. You have been and will continue to be in my prayers.
03/15/2009 at 7:40 pm
You don’t know me, I found your blog from another blog. I am so so sorry for this horrible loss! I will keep all of you in my prayers!
03/15/2009 at 7:43 pm
I’m a friend of Lauren Nichols and of Matthew Elrod’s. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
03/15/2009 at 7:57 pm
I’m a lurker from Kelly’s blog. I’m so sorry for your heartbreaking loss, I will pray for peace and comfort for your family.
03/15/2009 at 7:58 pm
I am SO sorry to hear of your losses. Your family will be in my prayers.
03/15/2009 at 7:58 pm
Your faith amazes me and I am so proud of you Courtney……..sweetie you have to be the bravest person I know. I love you.
03/15/2009 at 7:59 pm
I am so incredibly sad to hear this news.
Prayers for Courtney & Allen during this exceedingly difficult time.
03/15/2009 at 8:09 pm
I am so sorry for you loss. My heart goes out to you during this sad time. I will continue to pray for your family. They are in perfect hands…His! Let them be his glory and let you find peace to let it be. God bless-HEE
03/15/2009 at 8:12 pm
Praying for peace!
03/15/2009 at 8:36 pm
God is with you.God loves you…yesterday, today and tomorrow.
03/15/2009 at 8:41 pm
Amazing faith can only be found through an amazing God. This is a difficult time, but our God is bigger than any pain. I’m very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
03/15/2009 at 8:42 pm
I am in continual prayer about this. What brought me to tears was not the tragedy in this, but your faith and praising God in the midst of the deepest pain. God is already being glorified in this. Instead of questioning His sovereignty, you are affirming it. He is going to do something so big through this because He is faithful and good. Your have a big family that is always here for you.
03/15/2009 at 8:56 pm
Tipping family,
There are no words to express the ache I feel in my heart for you. I have been there. Please know that God will sustain you during this time and in everything, he is glorified. I will be praying for you guys. May his peace be with you during this trying time.
03/15/2009 at 8:59 pm
Courtney and Allen,
I am so very sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your precious little ones. My heart goes out to you both and to your families during this difficult time. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you and surround you with his LOVE and give you PEACE. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
03/15/2009 at 9:05 pm
I am so sorry to read this latest news. God bless you all and bring you strength and peace as you heal. Elizabeth and Billy, you guys are in my prayers, as well. Much love to you all.
03/15/2009 at 9:11 pm
I will pray for you. I don’t even know what to say. I have followed your story via Audrey Caroline’s blog. My heart is heavy with the loss that is yours. May it bring some comfort to know that you will be lifted to the One who best knows what you need. Be near, Father…
03/15/2009 at 9:12 pm
Courtney and Allen, I am so sorry. God has had me resting in 2 Corinthians 1 since Monday when I heard. Especially verus 10 and 11: On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
Thank you both for pointing to Him in everything.
03/15/2009 at 9:14 pm
It is through difficult times that we learn what a miracle the gift of God’s grace is, it overshadows the question as to why it is needed, and it is flows freely in times of spiritual need…your family is continually in our prayers…
03/15/2009 at 9:15 pm
I heard of this through a friend and just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss, something that got me through losing some of my friends in Ocean Isle in October of 2007 was the thought that “we have not lost friends but gained angels,” they may not be here with you now – but now can look upon the world and spread their love and beauty farther than imaginable. Again I am so sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers.
03/15/2009 at 9:18 pm
Been praying and will continue to pray for yall. I praise God for the great and good work he is doing though this, and for the two of you, what a blessing you have been to the Midtown family, so many are and continue to be inspired by you. Thank you for being such a pure example of love for and trust in our God, and reminding us where our hearts should be at all times, in all circumstances!
03/15/2009 at 9:31 pm
I am so so sorry for your loss!! Praying for sweet Jesus to grant you rest and peace tonight.
03/15/2009 at 9:31 pm
I cannot imagine what you are going through. I lost one precious baby girl and it was so painful. I cannot imagine that grief x six. My prayers will continue to be with you.
03/15/2009 at 9:47 pm
I do not know you, but I am praying for you all. for peace, comfort, understanding, and for God to be glorified. You are loved and your faith is a shinning example of True Love and obedience.
Please know you are so loved.
03/15/2009 at 9:48 pm
praying for you tonight. please be comforted to know there are so many prayers being lifted up to our Heavenly Father.
03/15/2009 at 9:58 pm
May God be your comfort during this time! Our prayers are with you! Praying in Indiana!
03/15/2009 at 10:02 pm
I’m so incredibly sorry. You are in my heart and prayers.
03/15/2009 at 10:02 pm
Courtney and Allen –
We are praying that you would find peace in the God who says he will never leave you nor forsake you.
03/15/2009 at 10:06 pm
Praying that the peace that passes all understanding will comfort you tonight. Dear Jesus, PLEASE, give the Tippings the strength that only comes from YOU.
03/15/2009 at 10:08 pm
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also” (John 14:1-3).
I know that you don’t know me but I am a friend of Alisha Cook and she was gracious enough to share your story with me. Words, I know, cannot comfort now in such a time. But I would just like to tell you how courageous the two of you are. You both have been so infathomably strong throughout everything and God has most certainly been glorified in that. I just want you to know that you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Prayers for strength and guidance and peace are being sent your way.
-Amanda Clark
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4).
03/15/2009 at 10:12 pm
Allen and Courtney, I am so sad to hear this news, I want you to know that my heart goes out to the two of you and your families, I know your six are in heaven now. You will have my continued prayers that the Lord will mend your hearts.
03/15/2009 at 10:14 pm
Hey guys, just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know that we love you and that you have been in our prayers.
We’re so thankful to have you guys as friends in our lives, and we hope that your story will continue to affect lives for the Gospel.
Love,
Jeff & Dana
03/15/2009 at 10:18 pm
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” -John 14:27
Your entire family is in my prayers.
03/15/2009 at 10:22 pm
Dear Allen and Courtney,
I can’t begin to tell you how much my heart is breaking for you right now. Although I don’t know either of you very well, I care about you deeply. This is possible because of the freedom in loving that is in Christ Jesus. I can’t begin to fathom the depths of your hurts, but I pray that your devotion to God and each other would only strengthen as time allows. My family, whom you have never met is also praying for you and their hearts are breaking for you. Thank you, for in the midst of this terrible and painful time, you both are a true example of what it is to trust and love God with your whole hearts. I love you guys, and if there is anything thing I can do, please don’t hesitate to call.
Your Brother in Christ Jesus,
Sean Morris
03/15/2009 at 10:24 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God brings you comfort and rest during this time of great sadness.
03/15/2009 at 10:25 pm
allen and courtney–
i heard this song on the way home from the gathering tonight, and i felt like i needed to share it with you.
“If I’m standing on a mountain
or drowning in the sea
If I am filled with hope or crying out for mercy
If I’m singing Hallelujah or scared to make a sound
If I am learning how to walk or when I’m falling down
I’m saying You are still my God
Still my God”
you both will be in my thoughts and prayers, as well as your families..
i know one day you and those six sweet babies will be reunited forever.
i dont’ know why He does things, but I know that He never changes.
i pray you both will feel His peace and comfort in these difficult times.
03/15/2009 at 10:34 pm
I wish that mere words could somehow help the pain, but just know that your little ones will NEVER be forgotten. Your family is an inspiration… just cling to each other through the tough times and realize how much we all appreciate your efforts.
03/15/2009 at 10:39 pm
Love you guys! I’ll be praying for you and for peace. Your family is here for you with open arms!
03/15/2009 at 10:43 pm
Thinking about you and praying for you and your family.
03/15/2009 at 10:46 pm
We love you all and are so sorry. My family has not stopped thinking of you and praying for you. We have shed many tears with you. Words cannot express how sorry we are and how much we love you. One thought that I did have today that brought a glimpse of joy to my soul was picturing Mr. Bob holding 6 grandbabies in heaven!
03/15/2009 at 10:46 pm
i pray that God will bring glory to Him as we continue to trust His goodness and love, despite how painful and miserable life can be. i hope that we will never ever think that God does not love us and that He deserted us in times of need. i pray that the love of Jesus will continue to pour on tippings family. and that through this painful, and yet defining moment, many will turn their hearts and experience God’s amazing love. my prayer goes out to the brokenness of this world and yet, for the bigger picture, God’s glory.
03/15/2009 at 10:50 pm
what hard news. i love y’all so much. what an amazing representation of christ you are. man we serve a loving and faithful god who is in complete control. he is getting glory and drawing others to him through your faith. wait an incredible witness you’re being for HIS glory. he promises to be near to the broken hearted. gosh he love you so much and is right there with you. he is mighty to save. know your family is here for you as you grieve and cling to christ. it is an honor to call you my brother and sister in him. thanks for shoving me towards our loving father. may you be surrounded and comforted by his love and our prayers. i love you
03/15/2009 at 10:52 pm
Praying for you each and every day! I am very sorry for your loss my heart breaks for you both.
03/15/2009 at 10:52 pm
I just came across your blog a week or so ago and have been praying for you since. My heart is breaking for you today! I can’t begin to imagine what you are going through. My dad preached tonight at church on the same verses you started out this post with. After the service, I shared your story with everyone. We are praying for you! May the Lord continue to give you sustaining grace!
Kelly
03/15/2009 at 10:55 pm
There are no words that I can use to express how much my heart is breaking for you- my family members and people I cherish. I also cannot say how much the Lord has used y’alls situation to impact my life. He has reminded me yet again that He is His Sovereign. Y’alls perseverance displays God’s Love in such a huge way. Courtney, don’t give up, your wish is coming true. People, including me, are being brought closer to the Lord because of this. Love you guys.
03/15/2009 at 10:56 pm
Praying for you and so sorry for your devastating loss!
03/15/2009 at 10:57 pm
My heart breaks for ya’ll, but I have been praying for ya’ll and it makes me smile to know that ya’ll are continuing to look to God through your situation. This is all for God’s glory and like many things we can’t understand why this happened but His love will forever sustain you. “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy CIty, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people and God himself will be with them and be their God. HE will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or cyring or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ Then he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’ He said to me: “It is done, I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End.” Revelation 21:1-6
The rest of chapter 21 is good to read as well!!
Love and praying for ya’ll!!!
03/15/2009 at 11:05 pm
Courtney and Allen…..I am speechless. There are no words right now that will comfort you or help you find peace at this time. Just know and believe that in time, God will show you signs and glimpses of why this has happened. Right now, just feel Him engulfing you in His arms and lean on Him and continue to allow Him to give you strength. I don’t know how many losses either of you have experienced in your lifetime….I just want you to know that none of them will compare to this that you are feeling or will go through. Just depend on your faith and your friends and family to help you. Courtney, I would still love to meet you, in due time, and share our stories. Take care and know that you both are loved and prayed for continuously.
03/15/2009 at 11:11 pm
I just wanted to let you know that you both are in my constant prayers. May Jesus hold you in the palm of His hand and surround you with His love.
03/15/2009 at 11:21 pm
The tipping family is in my prayers. Gods Glory will prevail!
03/15/2009 at 11:23 pm
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
03/15/2009 at 11:25 pm
I am praying so hard for yall. I know the Lord will bring good from this heart wrenching tragedy. Peace be with you.
03/15/2009 at 11:29 pm
I’m so sorry for this pain you are going through. May God bless you during your time of extreme loss.
03/15/2009 at 11:32 pm
I am so so sorry to hear about your loss. I haven’t officially met you but I go to Midtown and I am praying that God will give you peace and understand through all of this. His will is perfect, even though it may be so hard for us to understand right now, but He will be glorified through this!
03/15/2009 at 11:36 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with ya’ll……Ya’ll have incredible faith and to God be the glory for that….God is always with you!!
03/15/2009 at 11:39 pm
I am so sorry to hear what has happened to yall and my heart is broken for you guys. I just wanted to let yall know that I’m praying for you and hoping that yall would continue to cling to the “Father of Mercies” and “the God of all Comfort.” I don’t know why this has happened but I know that Romans 8:28 says “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” I hope these words encourage yall. Everyone is praying for yall. You guys are not alone.
03/15/2009 at 11:43 pm
I have been praying for y’all since I heard your story. My heart breaks for you. Your faith through all this has really been an example to me. it’s hard to find people who trust God so comlpletly in such difficult times. I will continue to pray for y’all!!!
03/15/2009 at 11:58 pm
Know that those you dont know are praying and interceding on your behalf. love and peace.
03/16/2009 at 12:17 am
praying for your guys everyday…i am so inspired by y’alls faith.
hang in there.
03/16/2009 at 12:22 am
Praying for ya’ll from Dallas.
03/16/2009 at 12:31 am
I’m so sorry for your loss.
My husband and I are praying for you tonight.
03/16/2009 at 12:37 am
i’ve been praying for you since last saturday when i first heard. so have my parents and some friends from other schools. your midtown family loves you and we’re mourning with you. praise Jesus that He “comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.” (2 cor 1). i love you two and, courtney, God is getting a lot of glory from this.
03/16/2009 at 1:08 am
I love you guys and am grieving and weeping with you in this. Praying and praying.
03/16/2009 at 3:02 am
My whole body aches for you, and I can’t find adequate words to share with you. You’re in my heart and my prayers.
03/16/2009 at 5:31 am
I am trying to find words of comfort but, it is hard. I am in awe of your faith in our Lord and Saviour. Keep the faith and hope of a better tomorrow. Your loss will never be forgotten but, I know the Lord will sustain you even in your darkest days. You have six beautiful angels watching over you. I know there is much celebration in Heaven. I will continue to hold you close in my thoughts and prayers.
03/16/2009 at 5:55 am
I am joining many in prayers of peace and comfort. May you feel the arms of Jesus surrounding you.
03/16/2009 at 6:17 am
Dearest Tipping Family,
My heart is breaking for you all. I pray that Our Heavenly Father is holding you all so close that you can hear His Heartbeat. I pray for the peace that only He can give that passes all understanding. I will continue to lift you all up in prayer.
With love and prayers,
Robin Hawkins
03/16/2009 at 6:59 am
So very sorry for your loss. Praying from Arkansas.
Christy Fast
03/16/2009 at 7:17 am
I am so sorry.I just don’t understand any of this!With God’s help,may there be understanding and wisdom brought to all of us.Again, I am so sorry for the loss of your children.Those children know that Mommy and Daddy did everything humanly possible.
03/16/2009 at 7:51 am
Tab Murphy has been keeping our prayer team @ Cornerstone Church updated with Courtney and the babies. As a mother, I am truly sad for you. I pray God’s supernational peace will flood the entire family starting with the parents and trickling through the rest of the family. I commend you for your comment about God being gloried through all this. You are a very strong and courageous woman of God and I know through this tragic experience you will minister to thousands one day.
03/16/2009 at 7:52 am
I am so sorry for your loss!!!
03/16/2009 at 8:01 am
Courtney – you were in choir at AC with my husband, Jason. We have been following your blog and are so sorry to hear this news. We will be praying for the two of you.
03/16/2009 at 8:19 am
I know your hearts are hurting right now. I am so sorry for your loss. You have 6 beautiful angels watching over your right now. I pray for peace for both of you.
Michelle Riebe in Simpsonville, SC
03/16/2009 at 8:25 am
i am so sorry for your loss. i am praying that God will wrap you in His arms and hold you tight.
03/16/2009 at 8:32 am
You have been and will continue to be in our prayers.We are sorry for your great loss.
God blesses through your faithfulness.
03/16/2009 at 8:41 am
Guys- my heart breaks for you. I love you both and will be praying that God will show Himself to you. I can only say how sorry I am.
03/16/2009 at 8:58 am
Hi tipping family,
This news hurts. i can’t imagine what you have felt and what you’re passing through. But it’s still amazing and glorifying that you put everything, and every hope in the hands of our savior.
No word will give back the children, and explain exactly the reason of “why?” , but as you know God does every thing for a reason and everything from him is a gift. Through the lord, i believe there is always something good to come.
I join the others to pray for prosperity, Love and peace, and health in your family
Rene
03/16/2009 at 9:09 am
Last night, twice during practice at the gathering I heard a woman’s voice singing with Travis. When I went to see who it was there was no woman. I heard this same woman again during the 5:30 service and realized when I heard her in the 7:15 that she must have been an angel of some sort. When I got home and told my roommate she said “She must have been singing for the babies.” Then in the shower it dawned on me that Hannah is a genius and I am oblivious. Four distinct times for four beautiful babies. God is getting the glory. I love you guys. I’m still praying.
03/16/2009 at 9:13 am
We are so deeply sorry. We are praying for you guys, that you will be sustained by God’s peace and grace. And Courtney, hoping and praying with you too that God somehow receives glory through all of this.
Love, Patrick & Christine Oates
03/16/2009 at 9:26 am
My heart is broken for your whole family. I will pray that God’s peace and mercy will sustain you during this time. But I can’t help but think that God has something wonderful in store for your family.
03/16/2009 at 10:09 am
I’m saddened by the news but encouraged by your faith. I’m praying specifically for God to grant you peace and rest during this time.
03/16/2009 at 11:07 am
May God comfort and hold you close during this time. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
03/16/2009 at 12:23 pm
I am so sorry! I will be praying for ya’ll!
03/16/2009 at 12:50 pm
Allen and Courtney, you guys are still on my mind today and my heart still hurts for you and your loss. Your story has reached a ton of people and has touched a ton of lives. My husband and I have lost 3 babies…but what gives me peace and keeps me going is knowing that they, along with your 6 precious children, are experiencing the greatest joy will ever know…and we will see those children again one day! I know your heart aches now…but please find comfort in knowing that you are being lifted up in prayer daily. Prayers for physical as well as emotional healing. Thank you for sharing your story.
03/16/2009 at 2:26 pm
Drink deep your sorrow, and embrace your tears — it is in that moment and place that souls touch.
My heart is with you all…
03/16/2009 at 2:58 pm
I have a million thoughts running through my mind and yet nothing I can say will bring any comfort to the loss that you have just endured… simply the Lord and His overwhelming presence and peace. I will pray that He will totally encompass you and surround you and comfort you beyond words or measure. We lost our son to T18 last January and although no loss is the same, I do understand some of the emotion. I am so sorry! I too will pray with you that somehow God is glorified in all of this. Cling tightly to Him for He is the only one that will see you through! So much love to you as my heart breaks for you…
03/16/2009 at 3:17 pm
I am so sorry for the loss of your six precious babies. I have been praying for you and the babies since I found your blog a few days ago.
You will continue to stay in my heart and my prayers. I hope you are able to find comfort in God’s arms and in God’s words.
03/16/2009 at 3:37 pm
May God’s peace consume you and His love surround you during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your uncomprehensible loss of your six precious children. May you find understanding throughout this journey, and may your faith stay strong! Phil. 4:13
03/16/2009 at 3:39 pm
You do not know me, but I am Katie Brewer’s uncle. She just shared your story with us and I am very sorry for your loss. Me and my wife have been married for 20 years and we had always wanted children. Many years ago my wife had to deliver a baby that was still born and I can remember it like it was yesterday. God then blessed us a year later with another pregnancy and all was well until she had to deliver early. Our son, Parker, was borm on March 26th, 1993 and passed away on April 10, 1998, which was Good Friday that year. I felt the world crashing down on me, but I knew that I wasnt alone. My faith in God grew stronger as did my relationship with my wife. My wife was unable to have children after that and we had to turn to God for strength. We discussed adoption and I delt with wheather I could love a child that wasnt my blood. On June 12,1999 a woman gave birth to a girl that we adopted and named Taylor. She came very early and went through the NICU that my son had spent 6.5 months in. We had some trying times, but with the help of God we made it through. God showed me that I could love a child that wasnt of my blood. I can not tell you how much I love my daughter, Taylor. When she was three the lawyer that handled the adoption called and asked if we wanted another child. We said yes and we waited on a call that wouldnt happen. We took it as if God was telling us that we were a complete family. Little did we know what God had in plan for us. On December 4, 2005 a child was born that had no home and we received a call from the lawyer on December 5th asking if we would like another child. The next day we recieved a call saying to come get him. What an awesome God. Based on what Katie has told me, I know that your faith in God is very strong. I know that you will be OK because you are not facing this alone. Lean on Him and he will support you and when you cant go on He will carry you. I know that it might be soon to think about it, but I do encourage you to look into adoption when things settle down. We are all God’s children and we do share one blood. The blood of Christ. I would be happy to meet with you if you have any questions, if you need an ear to listen, or a hand to hold.
Your Brother in Christ,
Burts Brewer
03/16/2009 at 3:49 pm
Allen and Courtney,
We are so saddened by this news. We cannot imagine what you are going through and our hearts hurt so much for you. May God grant you peace and hold you in the palm of His mighty hands. Praying for you,
Michael & Catherine
03/16/2009 at 3:57 pm
Courtney and Allen-
I am so sorry for your loss. You two are very strong people and have so much faith in God. I am continuing to pray for ya’ll each and every day. I love ya’ll very much!
03/16/2009 at 4:28 pm
I read about the loss of your children through Jeff on Facebook. I wanted you to know that I have already prayed for you and will continue to do so. I admire your strength of faith and love in and for God. God does love you and I pray that he will show you his love for you.
Prayerfully,
Chris
03/16/2009 at 5:30 pm
Romans 8:28- “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are called according to His purpose.”– I can’t even begin to imagine what the two of you are facing, and how you must feel. I pray that God will comfort you and keep you in this time of need. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family
03/16/2009 at 7:19 pm
Courtney, Allen, and family,
I have avoided posting up to this point out of sheer struggle to find words to express anything. Truth is words cannot express the pain of your loss. I pray that at this time of deep pain and grief, you sense God’s loving arms wrapped tight around you. Hold tight to him, he can handle everything you are feeling and thinking. He can even understand without words! You will remain in my prayers and thoughts. Love you!
03/16/2009 at 7:53 pm
I am so very sorry for your loss. May you feel God’s arms wrapped tightly around you, holding you up. We will be praying for you all.
God bless you~
03/16/2009 at 7:55 pm
I cannot imagine what the two of you are feeling right now. I just keep reminding myself that your story could have been my story – as my husband and I went through IUI with 4 possible eggs. Your unwavering faith (though you may feel that it waivers) is such a testament. I spoke with my sister, a NICU nurse, tonight about what has happened because I just want to understand why you are having to experience this pain. My sister, a wonderful Christian, said that after seeing many, many pre-term babies come through the NICU, and the poor quality of life that some of them experience because of their early birth, that perhaps our Lord did not want your tiny babies to have to experience that poor quality of health, and instead, He has made them whole and given them new, healthy, vibrant bodies in Heaven, with no pain. Though I know that you are in pain still from your loss, I pray that you will feel the Lord’s healing hand on you both throughout the coming days…especially when you feel that others have moved on from your story, yet you still feel the pain. Know that you will not be far from my thoughts, and I know never far from our Lord’s grace. I pray that one day you will be able to experience the blessing of being a mom and dad to children living on earth, but until then, take great joy knowing that you are the proud parents of six beautiful children who our Heavenly Father is now caring for. And one day, when it is time, they all will be waiting at the gates of Heaven to greet you along with our Father.
03/16/2009 at 8:10 pm
I am so so sorry. I will be praying for y’all and will have my community group praying for y’all and your families, too.
Joni Shenefield Skogman
(Clemson FCA & DCF)
03/16/2009 at 8:19 pm
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
03/16/2009 at 9:42 pm
I’m a friend of Leigh Clark’s. I know we don’t know each other but just wanted you to know I’m praying for you tonight. Rest, brother and sister, rest in Him.
03/17/2009 at 1:20 am
Courtney you wrote that you hope in some way God is glorified through this, and how much you still love him. You are glorifying him through your faith and your story. Your family is making such an impact on so many people. You have shown what faith in the Lord truly is, you are an extraordinary example of how a Christian responds to tragedy. I pray that the Lord will comfort you and your family during this time. My family will continue to pray for you.
03/17/2009 at 11:29 am
Between January and February of this year we lost our Quadruplets; one at 18 weeks and the other three at 22 weeks. Trendelenburg, pProm, cerlage, transfusion – all terms unfortunately we are now well versed in. The impact has been enormous.
Friends, family, strangers – they all want to help and knowing they are there for us has been great; but just being there for each other has benefited us the most. If I had advise to share, it would be to make sure you two communicate with one another about how you are truly feeling. No one but you two know ‘really’ what its like. Only you two can decide what your ‘new normal’ will be.
We feel for you. We pray for you.
-The Green Family
http://www.greenfamily.net
03/17/2009 at 1:24 pm
It is so hard to understand why something like this would happen but as you know, God can use this for his glory. Courtney, I personally have seen God work through you in my own life. You helped me get in a Life Group at Midtown and for the first time in my 27 years I’ve found authentic Christian women who love me unconditionally. You have allowed yourself to be a vessel for Him over and over. This is just one more opportunity. I am praying for you.
03/17/2009 at 7:56 pm
Courtney and Allen. I’m not sure what to say. Know that you are both in my prayers. And my heart is breaking for you, but I know the Lord’s hand is in this. Love you both. Michelle