tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post4940582332066401390..comments2008-10-09T13:57:33.154-06:00c janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480875440863002634noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-79736525934589335322008-10-09T13:57:00.000-06:002008-10-09T13:57:00.000-06:002008-10-09T13:57:00.000-06:00Thank you. This blog has forever changed me, in ways I'm only starting to realize. Your words on sacrifice will give me much to think about today.<BR/><BR/>Warm, healing thoughts for your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-51599982073692985502008-10-09T11:56:00.000-06:002008-10-09T11:56:00.000-06:002008-10-09T11:56:00.000-06:00I sometimes read Mrs. Dub's blog, and she links to yours, so for the past month or so i've occasionally visited your blog, and Nie's blog. And every time i end up crying for you, and them, and your family, and the children, and i never end up doing anything about it. I just cry. And i was thinking, i'm mourning with those that mourn, but where's the comforting those who stand in need of comfort? I don't know what kind of comfort i can give, but i wanted to comment and say-- i mourn with you, i hope for you, for them, i pray for your family, i know God lives and loves you. I know you know that too, and i'm glad. It's good to see so much love and caring come together for you.Lizziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14853714148802770185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-6171671000905793042008-10-08T20:43:00.000-06:002008-10-08T20:43:00.000-06:002008-10-08T20:43:00.000-06:00Well, I stumbled upon this blog through a friend's blog and I hope you will forgive me for posting, but you have forever been in my thoughts the past 3 weeks. One week from Monday we will honor the passing of my 24-year old sister, who died in a car accident, near Snowflake, AZ (not too far from St Johns, AZ). As I have read about your life and Stephanie's life, I am forever holding on to the the miracle of healing. I pray with all of my heart for Stephanie, Christian and your families. I feel like I should know you all. I live in Spanish Fork, UT and my family lives in AZ. Please, if there is anything that we can do from Spanish Fork, or from the Mesa, AZ area, please let me know.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for letting me comment, and I am holding on to HOPE for Stephanie.Denihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18102129403531690198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-15478278215808303682008-10-08T12:54:00.000-06:002008-10-08T12:54:00.000-06:002008-10-08T12:54:00.000-06:00Every time I read one of your posts I cry. Your writing is so filled with the spirit. It's amazing. Thanks for sharing.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18154839819347284939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-91442876357208855422008-10-07T17:59:00.000-06:002008-10-07T17:59:00.000-06:002008-10-07T17:59:00.000-06:00Niki from Australia-<BR/><BR/>WOW! May you be blessed on your journey!Leslie Jamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203945612194966521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-45229348471194314522008-10-07T16:21:00.000-06:002008-10-07T16:21:00.000-06:002008-10-07T16:21:00.000-06:00Thanks for sharing you thoughts--about your sister and her family and conference. I have been reading the blog for about a week, now and have been so touched by it. I thought of you alot during conference. It is amazing how truth can comfort such a variety of the trials that life has to offerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-22643011934522629522008-10-07T15:28:00.000-06:002008-10-07T15:28:00.000-06:002008-10-07T15:28:00.000-06:00I just wanted to say I am impressed with the way you have represented the Church in your writing and in interviews, etc. Your message is simple and clear and so the truth of it shines through. I thought of your family during General Conference and I am so glad you could have the extra spiritual boost you needed. Stay the course. We're all with you. -Just another blogger who's testimony of faith is growing from yours.Lynniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06810090488663141478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-49361360539724270122008-10-07T15:02:00.000-06:002008-10-07T15:02:00.000-06:002008-10-07T15:02:00.000-06:00What a great way your explained how conference works. So many people will be blessed by your testimony of our gospel! You are amazing and your sister will be forever grateful for the sacrifice you have done for her kidsJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08644271210186749475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-35357236179300404602008-10-07T14:29:00.000-06:002008-10-07T14:29:00.000-06:002008-10-07T14:29:00.000-06:00http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122331449138808261.html<BR/><BR/>I thought you might want to read this article and share it with Christian! The triathalete suffered seemingly similar injuries ten years ago. Very inspirational!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-28829808731464315312008-10-07T11:18:00.000-06:002008-10-07T11:18:00.000-06:002008-10-07T11:18:00.000-06:00Your family is such a great example of faith during the trials of this life. Thanks for being the light on the hill and sharing all the gospel means to you and your family. I am just a "mom blogger," that is how I came across your sister's story. I am also a member of the LDS faith. It has been amazing to see the positive attention given to the church because of the way your family has handled what you have been given. Best wishes, you are in our prayers.Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12703342555980840699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-43528895950410820302008-10-07T10:42:00.000-06:002008-10-07T10:42:00.000-06:002008-10-07T10:42:00.000-06:00Thanks for the information on the LDS religion. I didn't know anything about it.Kathy Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10593849691667606991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-71451686874365685762008-10-07T10:26:00.000-06:002008-10-07T10:26:00.000-06:002008-10-07T10:26:00.000-06:00Thank you for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through your posts. I get really happy when I think of all the people who know about our church and it's teachings because of you. You are amazing courtney! What faithful parents you must have. Love you even though I have never met you.Ixchellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16275821784685883199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-76581246085242537582008-10-07T08:37:00.000-06:002008-10-07T08:37:00.000-06:002008-10-07T08:37:00.000-06:00Sounds amazing!! And how wonderful that they were able to speak with their daddy.Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03559851267066311204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-90645788854490308732008-10-07T04:35:00.000-06:002008-10-07T04:35:00.000-06:002008-10-07T04:35:00.000-06:00I love reading your words:) They hit the spot. The spot that brings tears streaming down my face. As a Latter day Saint myself I know what you mean about sacrifice. We have been so blessed that anything we can give back seems to not be quite enough and yet through the atonement it is! I think and pray for your family always. Thanks for inspiring me!Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07879001776862163712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-73122777934000520392008-10-07T03:37:00.000-06:002008-10-07T03:37:00.000-06:002008-10-07T03:37:00.000-06:00I am so inspired by you and your family. I came across this quote recently and I think of your family when I read it "Faith is not what you demonstrate to get what you want, It is what you demonstrate no matter what you get." Thank you for being such a positive example of that! I really am grateful that you let all of us see a glimpse into your lives. I will keep you in my prayers!Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-26631201163131982752008-10-07T00:00:00.000-06:002008-10-07T00:00:00.000-06:002008-10-07T00:00:00.000-06:00what a bitter-sweet sacrifice your family is having to endure - but you are sharing the gospel with so many people and they are being blessed. i have been very inspired by your insights and thoughts. thank you for sharing a piece of your heart with all of us.lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12844506319206002365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-43069446053691498382008-10-06T23:35:00.000-06:002008-10-06T23:35:00.000-06:002008-10-06T23:35:00.000-06:00thank you for that. you are truly inspiring =)lindsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765595135353671545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-70574047911917670612008-10-06T23:34:00.000-06:002008-10-06T23:34:00.000-06:002008-10-06T23:34:00.000-06:00WELL SAID! (as usual).curly girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12346159875937920242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-63261802662144959182008-10-06T23:08:00.000-06:002008-10-06T23:08:00.000-06:002008-10-06T23:08:00.000-06:00What a wonderful uplifting post! I served with Christian in the KLM &amp; I remember clearly his smile &amp; his kindness. How wonderful that the kiddos got to talk to their father. We are praying for Stephanie &amp; Christian &amp; your entire family. Us KLMers are a family...which you probably already know! Thank you for the updates, I check everyday &amp; look forward to your insights on life. Thank you for &quot;letting your light shine&quot; for us...Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06645213640327507863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-8265202221396660462008-10-06T23:07:00.000-06:002008-10-06T23:07:00.000-06:002008-10-06T23:07:00.000-06:00The look on Claire's face in this picture is absolute magic.tharkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13959419902975113806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-44849421461261811792008-10-06T22:16:00.000-06:002008-10-06T22:16:00.000-06:002008-10-06T22:16:00.000-06:00My faith is/was buoyed just reading this. <BR/><BR/>We love you.Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13470683692371535117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-35024779659106596652008-10-06T22:08:00.000-06:002008-10-06T22:08:00.000-06:002008-10-06T22:08:00.000-06:00Well thought-out and beautifully expressed. Your words lift me up, as you share the spiritual insights that lift YOU up.<BR/>Thank You.<BR/>DianeNoodlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11274274551059640467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-57965467247849470802008-10-06T22:01:00.000-06:002008-10-06T22:01:00.000-06:002008-10-06T22:01:00.000-06:00Did you know your blog feed is not working? Bloglines has it as an error and hasn't shown an update since Wed. 10/1.Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10306478767973832932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-90023756669134098802008-10-06T21:41:00.000-06:002008-10-06T21:41:00.000-06:002008-10-06T21:41:00.000-06:00It was wonderful wasn't it? I loved President Monsons talk on enjoying the journey. I recently wrote a letter to my friend Candice, who is heading up the threads of love to make blankets for Stephanie's kiddo's. In my letter I talked about how Stephanie was a person who had led a joyful life. you can tell she thoroughly loved life. What an example of finding joy in the journey. And she will agian, because she is strong and so loved. Thank you agian for sharing your beautiful family with us.Doty Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12320946466800101631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12947560.post-41673022763026674452008-10-06T21:36:00.000-06:002008-10-06T21:36:00.000-06:002008-10-06T21:36:00.000-06:00how insightful and beautifulLaura Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389041085051760261noreply@blogger.com