tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6258723419563128813.post5857666241970021826..comments2023-10-14T03:42:14.950-05:00Comments on This Is What It Means To Be Held, What It Means To Be Loved: Believing and Persistent PrayerSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00291771662746743751noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6258723419563128813.post-12598525985385521742011-11-23T23:49:49.851-06:002011-11-23T23:49:49.851-06:00As I sit back and think about this Thanksgiving, I...As I sit back and think about this Thanksgiving, I wanted to let you know how thankful I am for in so many ways. I am thankful that God has healed your cancer. I am thankful for for posts and how they allowed me to see into your life so I knew how to pray. They also allowed me to understand how you were feeling throughout the journey. You put a voice out there for so many who struggle with cancer and can't express how they may be feeling. Most importantly Sue, during your struggle, you still found the courage to come to my mom's funeral. That meant so much to me. You were very special to her and she connected with you in a way that others couldn't connect because you shared a common thread. I also want to thank you for taking the time to connect with me after at Jake's. I hope and pray for God's leading in the journey that you have ahead. I am confident that if you continue to look to Him for your guidance, peace, and comfort that you will find exactly that. Thank you for blogging and Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the taste of food, the love of family, and the gently Spirit of God. <br /><br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6258723419563128813.post-21330386806495280252011-11-21T19:10:16.079-06:002011-11-21T19:10:16.079-06:00Hi Sue,
I just wanted to let you know that I'v...Hi Sue,<br />I just wanted to let you know that I've never stopped praying for you and your family. I'm glad you posted again, it's good to know what to pray for. Whenever I see you, I still think you're beautiful, and you're probably one of the strongest woemen I know. I'll keep praying and I hope you have a wonderful and peaceful Thanksgiving!<br />Andrea WackerfussAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6258723419563128813.post-11952186885773123622011-11-21T11:09:38.486-06:002011-11-21T11:09:38.486-06:00Dear Sue,
I don't know you but I sure wish I ...Dear Sue,<br /><br />I don't know you but I sure wish I did. I am not battling cancer or any other major (or for that matter, even minor) disease. I am just in the middle of the "human condition" with all of it's inherent dis-ease. When I am more in the middle of the "God condition" my dis-ease settles down. Thank you for your story and the courage to share it. You inspire me in the middle of my human condition to strive for greater heights, to not be so rooted to the earth, to not question God so much (even though I know God can handle my little questions!)<br /><br />I wanted to say thank you. Continued prayers for you and your family and wishes for a blessed Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Helen ThoenesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6258723419563128813.post-89353389968395061912011-11-17T20:12:14.118-06:002011-11-17T20:12:14.118-06:00Hi Sue,
I love reading your blog and am glad you a...Hi Sue,<br />I love reading your blog and am glad you are back at it. We've never stopped praying but now have specifics so that is good. Remember to be still and in those quiet times God WILL speak to you and give you peace. Love you guys! Cindi & JeffCindinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6258723419563128813.post-76321484091017030892011-11-16T09:25:57.997-06:002011-11-16T09:25:57.997-06:00Hi, Sue --
It was so nice to bump into you yester...Hi, Sue --<br /><br />It was so nice to bump into you yesterday. I'm so glad that you've been able to have a sense of normalcy back in your life over the past year. The kids make sure that we pray for you all the time and we will continue to do so. We'll pray for a cancer-MRI next month and for your upcoming journey that will start in March. Great to see you and your blog again. I love the picture of your girls! Love, Tracy G.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6258723419563128813.post-17184108495514875602011-11-14T19:36:37.399-06:002011-11-14T19:36:37.399-06:00Just miss you so much! Ugh, I just want to run dow...Just miss you so much! Ugh, I just want to run down the street and hang out and talk and drink coffee and solve the world's problems. But instead I will pray for peace and send good wishes your way and be a little lonely. Love you, KellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6258723419563128813.post-21565196321321800262011-11-14T19:31:50.515-06:002011-11-14T19:31:50.515-06:00Sue, I have not had cancer, but have had those Dr....Sue, I have not had cancer, but have had those Dr. appts where you hear, "another appt. where everything looks good!" It is music to your ears....two years will come and go, and then turn into five, ten, etc. YOU ARE A SURVIVOR and an inspiration to many of us. I have missed your blogs and your wisdom. The doctors sound very encouraging and sincere...follow your heart for yourself and your happiness! You are loved by your family and people who have never even met you for hundreds of reasons, not for the way you look! You are beautiful 24/7!!!Stay strong, you have made all of the right choices so far...hugs to you and your family! Kari Karrmann SidesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6258723419563128813.post-36109678707074841522011-11-14T17:04:24.389-06:002011-11-14T17:04:24.389-06:00Sue, just want you to know that I pray for you fre...Sue, just want you to know that I pray for you frequently - especially as I walk or run past your house, which is usually a couple times a week. I'm sure you're very well-supported with your church, family, closer neighbors, etc. But we have a Bible study that meets here at my house every-other Monday night, and if you'd ever like to join us and meet or reconnect with some gals on "this side", we'd love to have you! Hugs!Jen Zickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977815011033139142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6258723419563128813.post-42323361419395790112011-11-14T13:28:03.375-06:002011-11-14T13:28:03.375-06:00Thanks for sharing more of your journey. I can'...Thanks for sharing more of your journey. I can't claim to know what you're going through, but I am blessed to be able to pray with you for the requests you have presented. Blessings to you and your family!<br /><br />Dani ErdahlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6258723419563128813.post-88088939815565496042011-11-14T09:57:26.978-06:002011-11-14T09:57:26.978-06:00I do understand....that feeling of not being able ...I do understand....that feeling of not being able to "put your finger on" whatever it is that is different. Even after being cancer-free. I have come across a few friends/family members that have been able to sweep it under the rug (so to say) and seem to be able to move on like nothing ever happened. But it did.<br /><br />I can't sweep it under the rug. Even with the wonderful prognosis, and positive news I keep receiving at every scan and check up...things are still "different" As much as I don't want to put a label on it...I'm a cancer "survivor." It's a part of who I am, and has changed my perspective on how I do/perceive certain things, and has influenced how I make certain decisions. It's not a bad thing...just "different."<br /><br />Please know that the "different" piece of you is validated. I continue to pray for you and your family.<br /><br />Much love,<br />Jami HelvickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com