Comments on: “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”

By: Michelle Morris

Michelle Morris — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:56:52 +0000

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

By: Elise Hammonds

Elise Hammonds — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:24:06 +0000

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.

By: Joshua Green

Joshua Green — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:29:16 +0000

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

By: Mark Chapman

Mark Chapman — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:20:29 +0000

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.

By: Audrey

Audrey — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:42:38 +0000

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.

By: Renee

Renee — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:19:34 +0000

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

By: Joni

Joni — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:10:00 +0000

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)

By: Melissa H.

Melissa H. — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:55:58 +0000

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.

By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:53:54 +0000

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~

By: Sara Frierson

Sara Frierson — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:19:19 +0000

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!