new day.
Courtney and I talked yesterday about how today would be a whole new day. A whole new day of sadness and mourning…but a whole new day of mercies and God’s love and peace, too.
I just talked to Ginger, Courtney’s mom, and Allen and Court are doing well. They were moved to a much smaller room and are trying to see if they should give her another unit of blood (she already got one last night). Hopefully by mid-week, the Tipping’s will be home.
Pray for Courtney’s body to heal quickly. Pray for Allen and Courtney to hurt over the loss of their 6 babies in the healthiest way, but to also lean on God’s goodness and His peace… they can’t get it from anyone else. Pray for the grandparents of those six, sweet babies. Pray for Wimberly and Rebecca, Allen’s sisters. Pray for God to get all of the glory, in every chapter of this story.
Thank you for all you have done. As of right now, if you are bringing food through this week, please do so through Wednesday. Starting Thursday @ lunch, we will not need food anymore. Thank you for your help, though. They have really appreciated it.
03/16/2009 at 7:08 am
You don’t know me but I want you to know that I’ll be praying.
03/16/2009 at 7:08 am
Thank you for sharing your story.
*hugs*
Take care,
Amy
03/16/2009 at 7:36 am
Please let us now if there is ANYTHING you need or want us to do for you guys. We are continuously praying for you all. Your CRCDC and Windsory families are here for you.
03/16/2009 at 7:40 am
I am so sorry. I am praying for Allen and Courtney as they begin this new day, asking God to gently carry their hearts in his hands. I can’t begin to imagine the pain the entire family feels but I know that God does and He will be with them moment by moment.
Love and Hugs, Laurie
03/16/2009 at 7:51 am
You are in my heart and prayers!!! I love you!
03/16/2009 at 8:04 am
Know I am praying for your healing, physical and emotional. Our ladies’ bible study (including S. Whitlock) has been praying for you through this. We will continue.
Blessings…
03/16/2009 at 8:15 am
My heart breaks for your family, but God is faithful and HE WILL give you the strength you need. His Strength is Perfect when or strength is gone…He’ll carry you when you can’t carry on….” A song by Steven Curtis Chapman that is so true and one that helped me when I lost my little baby girl at 20 weeks. I am praying for you all.
03/16/2009 at 8:21 am
You and your family will continue to be in my prayers…
03/16/2009 at 8:22 am
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.
((HUGS))
03/16/2009 at 8:36 am
I don’t know you guys but I am heartbroken for you and praying for you.
03/16/2009 at 8:38 am
We love you so much. Please keep us updated on what we can do for you tangibly, along with prayer updates.
03/16/2009 at 8:56 am
He comforts us in ALL our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
2 Corinthians 1:4
He will be glorified, we are praying for you guys.
03/16/2009 at 9:00 am
We love you guys. We pray God’s mercies, his kindness, his affection for the broken hearted will swallow you up the next few days. We pray your grief would lessen with each day friends.
april and brad
03/16/2009 at 10:01 am
May God wrap His loving arms around you and may you find peace. My heart goes out to you, and I’m praying for you both.
03/16/2009 at 10:08 am
You don’t know me, but I grew up with Andrea Compton Krick (Brian’s sister) and she and her Mom sent me your website and had asked that I pray for you. And I most certainly did….and I visited your site daily. I am so sorry for your loss and I know that words cannot express what you are feeling right now. I know you will find peace through God. I will continue my prayers for the sweet babies and for your family.
03/16/2009 at 10:12 am
You are all in my prayers.
03/16/2009 at 10:16 am
You guys are both awesome and the way you are going about this whole experience is incredible. You are such an encouragment to all and a true picture of God’s true unfailing love… We love you guys so much and will be praying for you ALL the time…Our God Reigns
03/16/2009 at 10:26 am
God will give you Strength through this rough time. Better days are ahead . We will be praying for you all !
03/16/2009 at 10:40 am
praying for you.
i have no words. but LB and i love you. we are praying for you.
03/16/2009 at 10:56 am
I will continue to pray for all of you and hope that with the love of God you find your much needed peace.
Love,
Marie T.
03/16/2009 at 10:56 am
Grace and peace to you this day, every day, every hour, every minute. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, you are lifted up.
Stuart and Shannon Hayes
03/16/2009 at 11:00 am
Allen & Courtney,
My heart was absolutely broken when I heard the news! Lucretia and I will be praying for you. I won’t even pretend to know what you are feeling.
Court…I’ve always seen Jesus in you…ALWAYS. I remember when you came to Anderson as a freshman and I just knew the Lord had great things planned for you. He gave you a wonderful husband…and is using you in great ways. Jesus is all over you…and Allen. Praying that He will be exalted in you…and be the God of comfort within you!
03/16/2009 at 11:22 am
I will be praying for you and your family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
03/16/2009 at 11:26 am
Hey Courtney and Allen,
My name is Kayla, I am a student at CIU. I learned about your family last night at Midtown. Even though I do not know ya’ll personally, I feel very connected to your story, because of our shared love for Jesus, because I also have PCOS, and because my mom does ultrasound at Lexington Women’s Care. My heart has been breaking for you and your family. I pray that God will cover you in his peace and love and that your suffering will be for His glory and fame. I pray that you will grieve properly and cling to the Lord in your bereavement. I hope there is something else I can do for you in the future, and I will continue to pray for you both.
In His love,
Kayla
03/16/2009 at 11:32 am
My heart is broken for you and many prayers are being sent upward for you and all who love you and your precious babies. I have no words, but just to say I will offer prayers on your behalf and that I will also pray for perfect healing for Courtney’s body.
03/16/2009 at 11:56 am
Courtney and Allen,
I have followed your journey through mutual friends and I cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful babies. I can understand the deep pain you feel and the empty ache of your arms. I have been there too. My little girl is in Heaven too. She died at 39 weeks. Even though it has been almost 4 years, I still miss her every moment and wonder what she would have been like. I know I will have such a reunion when I see her again in Heaven. I have cried with you because I know how it feels to lose a child, every day gets a little easier but you have to find a new normal it will never be the same. My family is praying for you. Take it minute by minute in these first few weeks do what it takes to survive. God bless you and your family.
Little By Little We Begin To Remember
Not Just That You Died
But That You Lived
And That Your Life Gave Us Memories
Too Beautiful To Forget
03/16/2009 at 12:14 pm
My prayers are with you during this time of grief and sorrow. May God bring physical healing quickly. I pray He surrounds you with people who will stand in the gap for you. May He bring comfort and peace during this time of crisis. May many, many lives be touched, and souls saved as a result of your faith and testimony.
In His Grip!
03/16/2009 at 12:49 pm
My heart is so heavy- I am soo sorry for your loss!! Praying for God’s peace to cover your hearts and minds!
03/16/2009 at 12:51 pm
Praying for your sweet family.
03/16/2009 at 12:53 pm
Please know that I will be praying for you. May God comfort you during these difficult days and always.
03/16/2009 at 12:53 pm
I am praying for them and have asked several friends to pray for them.
03/16/2009 at 1:01 pm
Courtney and Allen,
We are praying for you and all of your family members.
May God’s peace, love, and mercy bring healing to your souls, minds, and bodies minute by minute, day by day.
Love, Connie and Stan and family
03/16/2009 at 1:07 pm
You are in our prayers in south Alabama. We pray for healing for your family.
03/16/2009 at 1:38 pm
I am so very sorry.
My family and I have been praying for you. Please find comfort in knowing the Body of Christ is lifting you up from all different corners.
I’m sad this has been my first comment here. You are all in my thoughts, prayers and tears.
03/16/2009 at 1:42 pm
I praise God for your strength and amazing faith in Him. It is a blessing to know that faith so strong exists, and I feel that God is already working in your situation because I have been encouraged by your faith (it is amazing just to imagine who else has been touched). You don’t know me, but know that I, as your sister in Christ, am hurting with you and pray not only that you both will be comforted, but also that our God will be glorified through your story.
in Him,
Meredith
03/16/2009 at 2:35 pm
Y’all don’t know me, but I want for y’all to know that y’all have both been on my mind since I left church last night. There’s never anything to say that makes everything better after a tragedy like this hits, but one particular passage of scripture holds such truth for me in difficult times.
“Therefore being justified by faith we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
By whom we have access by faith into his grace wherein we
stand, and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
And patience, experience; and experience hope:
And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in out hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given to us.”
Romans 5:1-5
May God and his Holy Spirit be with you and your family.
03/16/2009 at 2:44 pm
I love you guys.
03/16/2009 at 2:50 pm
Our heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you both. Hope that you can find the rest and peace that you need to heal and that your love for our Lord and Savior will help get you through. Much love and many prayers.
03/16/2009 at 2:51 pm
you are constantly in my prayers.
i love you both so much.
03/16/2009 at 2:55 pm
know that everyone who hears your story is praying for you.
03/16/2009 at 3:09 pm
So sorry for your loss. Mourning with you and praying that you find continual comfort & rest in Jesus.
03/16/2009 at 3:39 pm
We are friends of Hunter and David Kite. We have been praying for you since we heard your story last week and we will continue to. I love this reminder of the plan God has:
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”
03/16/2009 at 3:47 pm
i don’t know you, but i am weeping for you both, for your entire families. i have lost two babies and know the sadness, doubt and even anger that come along with it. i can tell you that it is ok to feel all of those things. God wants to hear them all. i pray that you will trust him through this healing process and not give up hope. i am now 16 weeks pregnant and having to trust him every step of the way to keep my sanity. i pray that you are constantly aware of his love and that he has a plan even when it doesn’t make sense to us. God bless you.
03/16/2009 at 4:09 pm
Courtney and Allen,
We have been following your blog for the las few weeks, and we just heard the tragic news today about the loss of your babies. We are so sorry to hear about this and we are heartbroken for you. We know too well how difficult it is to deal with the death of a child, and we can only imagine all of the emotions that you are feeling right now. We can promise you though that in time, and through God’s help and guidance, there will be bright, happy days again one day. Right now though, rest and take time for your grieving. Know what a wonderful place your babies are in right now, and know that they’re with a lot of really special people. We will continue to pray for you and your families, that God hold you close forever. God Bless all of you.
03/16/2009 at 4:28 pm
My daughter, Katie Brewer, has kept me posted throughout this difficult journey. Your family has been in my family prayers. I can not imagine the heart break, but I know God’s love will sustain you. I lost a baby boy over 20 years years ago at 32 weeks. I remember when I was at my lowest and praying over my pain, I felt God’s arm wrap around me. 20 years later, that over whelming love still sustains me. The pain from that loss and God’s grace he unleashed on that night has gotten me through the most difficult journeys in my life. I know that He will be faithful to you. God bless you all. You are loved more than you can imagine.
Lisa
03/16/2009 at 4:28 pm
Good luck and blessings to the both of you.
03/16/2009 at 5:26 pm
Courtney and Allen,
I pray for you,cry for you and love you. My daughter started going to Midtown a few months ago and she loves it. She always wants me to listen to the sermons on-line. She has been so touched by your faith and strength in the Lord durning this time. I was in your place 20 years ago when I lost a baby boy, David. I was comforted by others that had gone through the same loss. One of the chapters that helped me was Psalm 46.
“…Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad in the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.” Courtney, I pray that your body will heal quickly and that you know that you are a mom of six beautiful babies in heaven. The Son will come out tomorrow. Love in Christ, Susan
03/16/2009 at 5:31 pm
My heart is so sad for you all….I am praying often and hard for you all.
Cxx
03/16/2009 at 5:48 pm
Guys, our hearts are broken for you and your family. Know that you have a large prayer covering. You are loved and adored not just by those of us here on earth but by our heavenly Father as well.
In His Hands…
03/16/2009 at 6:09 pm
Im lost for words for you all. I have sat in my living room for the past few nights just in tears for each loss. Your faith in our Father has moved me more than ever. I am praying from the bottom of my heart for you all to have peace and understanding. I know that God will give you that. I know that He has His arms wrapped around you so tight. I pray your hearts heal quickly. We love you all so much.
MANY BLESSING TO YOU
Katie
03/16/2009 at 6:20 pm
So, so sorry for your loss! We will pray God’s grace and peace over you! He will see you through this time!
Jon and Shannon Lyles
03/16/2009 at 6:40 pm
I will pray for the healing of the heart as well as the body. God’s mercy & love is on you all. I am in awe of the work the Lord is doing. My heart & love are with you all. God Bless you, Courtney & Allen.
03/16/2009 at 6:41 pm
Courtney and Allen, I am so sorry for your loss. We tried for years to get pregnant and couldn’t understand why someone who loved children so much should remain childless. As you know,God had his own plans for us. If I had gotten pregnant we would never have had the two beautiful and wonderful daughters, Jennifer and Katherine, that God chose to bless us with. God definitely has his own plans for your lives. We will keep you in our prayers. We love you!
03/16/2009 at 6:46 pm
Allen and Courtney,
I am so sorry for your losses. My heart breaks for you and your family. I will continue to keep you all in my daily thoughts and prayers!
03/16/2009 at 6:55 pm
This morning while sifting through a bunch of emotions, questioning why this happened, and praying for you and Allen, the Lord blasted a song over my IPOD from Chris Rice that really spoke to me. “Blessed is the heart that gets broken, but keeps holding on, holding on for a better day. That’s what it means to live by faith.” It reassured me because I know your faith is strong and will get you through this most difficult time in your lives. I love you both and will continue to be a support system for you in any way.
love, wendy
03/16/2009 at 6:56 pm
Allen and Courtney,
Matthew and I and our families are praying for you guys. Please know that so many people are lifting you and your families up.
Love,
Nicole
03/16/2009 at 7:02 pm
I will pray for you and the family. I am so sorry for your loss. We know that God has a plan. He is with you through all of this!
God Bless
03/16/2009 at 7:40 pm
Thank you for sharing your story and your pain. You will be in my prayers…you have touched my heart.
03/16/2009 at 7:54 pm
You don’t really know me but I have heard your story and it is heart warming, I cannot say I have felt your pain, but your strenght in God and the love you share will lead you thru this trying time. God bless you and your 6 angels that are now in heaven with our saviour. Not many people can say they have their guardian angels to watch over them everyday until they get a chance to meet again. God bless your family we are still praying for you here in Fountain Inn, SC.
03/16/2009 at 7:59 pm
Praying with you and for you. Your babies are reaching people far and wide, bringing together the family of Christ.
Love in Him,
Natalie
03/16/2009 at 8:17 pm
We love you both so very much, and we feel like you, little Courtney, are truly our hero. You have both been so brave and God has given you such strength. We will see you when the time is appropriate, and when we can hug you both personally! Please give our sincere love to Ginger, Elizabeth, and Billy.
03/16/2009 at 8:35 pm
Praying here in Michigan.
03/16/2009 at 8:48 pm
Allen and Courtney, my heart is broken for you. Just know that there are so many people praying for you and asking God to help you through this pain and heartache.
Ginger, you are in my heart.
03/16/2009 at 9:43 pm
We haven’t met but I have felt your pain in my prayers for you. I only ask God’s Peace to feel heavier than your loss right now. Jesus never quits when tough times come. May He walk your family through this path with His Endless Comfort.
03/16/2009 at 9:54 pm
Today as I was working, cutting grass and getting soaked in the rain, all I could think about was to pray for you, that the Lord would wrap his love around you. Then, I was brought to pray, “Lord, give me faith like you have given them faith.” Thank you so much for being an example of Servants of God, your example has brought me closer to Him. I am grateful to know such awesome people of faith.
03/16/2009 at 10:48 pm
Courtney and Allen,
I just wanted to let you know that the way you love and trust the Lord make me want to love and trust Him better.
I don’t really know what all I should say and at this point I feel like sometimes words just aren’t enough but basically, I want to be more like you. I want to lean on the Lord like you do. I want to claim the victory and freedom of the Cross like you do.
I love you both and I’m constantly praying for you.
-Tsilavo
“…for you received the word in much affliction, WITH THE JOY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, so that you became and example to all the believers”
-1 Thess. 1:6-7
03/16/2009 at 11:24 pm
Allen and Courtney,
Will be praying for you. I imagine you’ve heard Watermark’s “Glory Baby”…if not it may be helpful to hear.
peace, grace,
Melanie
03/16/2009 at 11:28 pm
Praying for you both.
03/17/2009 at 5:53 am
It is amazing that there are new mercies for each morning. We don’t have to worry about saving any – they are already there.
Thank you for thinking about the others who have also lost these 6 little people. My daughter lost a baby and as a grandparent, that child is always missing.
03/17/2009 at 6:06 am
i read about Courtney and her family on Sara Alexander’s blog. i wanted to let you know that i’m praying for all involved, and am thankful to see that believers know the Lord always has a plan and that His will for Courtney, her husband, and their family is beautiful.
God bless,
Mandy
03/17/2009 at 9:43 am
Courtney and Allen, I cannot tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I have cried with you and prayed nonstop.I do want you both to know that your faith has been so amazing!!!You have been such a witness to soooo many people. I pray for healing of your body and your broken heart.God is such an awesome God and He will carry you through this.Please also give our love to ginger,elizabeth and Billie!!we love you!! In Christ, Deane and Jenni Hines
03/20/2009 at 1:25 pm
Courtney and Allen
You both mean so much to Ginny and me. We pray for you continually. Our Father has made the two of you one pillar near the center of our family. We gather near you, knowing that you are one of the strongest points in the structure. I’m so sorry that you have been shaken so hard so fast. I still will rush to stand near you though because I see Jesus standing at your side and I have confidence that He wants to display His strength through the standing of this pillar. It’s an honor to know you and it’s an honor to be a part of the same family as two vessels being used so greatly by our King. We love you very much.
04/09/2009 at 9:04 pm
I am so amazed by your strength. You are in our prayers.