tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post4037787173838516961..comments2024-02-25T05:49:09.689-08:00Comments on A Second Miracle: Help WantedStaceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13059693831484092600noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-6272278995362800962010-08-10T17:55:01.970-07:002010-08-10T17:55:01.970-07:00Not saying God took him, however, I am interpretin...Not saying God took him, however, I am interpreting that sentence quite differently than some have here. <br /><br /> If I was to say that God took him, my meaning wouldbe that God took his soul, his spirit up to Heaven, not that God "took" him from this earth. Indeed, the murderer did that. <br /><br />Sudden death, murder, is probably one of the hardest things to handle on earth. Wecan only pray with you, for you guys and know<br />that <br /> over time, the pain will lessen. The memory will always be there, the experiences, the thoughts, but the pain will lessen, over time, long time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-69070197302051693512010-06-24T10:37:39.190-07:002010-06-24T10:37:39.190-07:00Years ago, when my uncle suddenly died of a heart ...Years ago, when my uncle suddenly died of a heart attack, people told his widow the same things - that God took him because He needed him in heaven with Him. It DID NOT comfort my aunt. Her thought was that "If God needs someone, He can just get His own, because he was the only one I had and *I* need him." <br /><br />I know there are things about how God works that we will never understand, but believing that He was the one to cause this does not jibe with the kind of loving Father we believe Him to be. <br /><br />And even if He were to "take" a child, why would he do it like this?! That makes no sense - That's like saying that the person who did this was just doing God's will. <br /><br />No, God did not cause this and it didn't even happen for a reason, but I do believe that good can come out of it. And I believe you will do whatever you can to make sure that happens. <br /><br />I am so sorry for your loss.MLWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10495786227935246012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-62256644315491741152010-06-18T10:55:07.974-07:002010-06-18T10:55:07.974-07:00I've been seeing the updates on facebook, and ...I've been seeing the updates on facebook, and my family, friends, and entire prayer network have been praying for your strength and justice for the person that did this. May God keep you strong....we are sitting with you in spirit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-33906899251315097042010-06-17T04:58:31.561-07:002010-06-17T04:58:31.561-07:00Stacy,
Our family is hurting right beside you. Ple...Stacy,<br />Our family is hurting right beside you. Please know that we are here for you and the family. I think of the song you love Home Free today as Jace leaves us to meet with Jesus. He will be Home Free. We love you and I am so sorry we didn't get to see you at the hospital yesterday morning. With all our love and prayers, Angela King and FamilyAngela Kingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-91448722003245535942010-06-17T01:39:15.767-07:002010-06-17T01:39:15.767-07:00You don't know me, but I know you through my s...You don't know me, but I know you through my sister - and I am praying dilligently for you during this specific time of deepest pain possible to feel. I know that horrific loss, as I,too, lost my son in a terrible accident. However, I cannot imagine the increased pain you feel by the way Jac was taken from you. Just know that across the country I care and I am praying for you continually. And just so you know, Jeff was waiting for Jac, and there are two precious little "J" angels waiting for us someday. God is good - cling to that promise. I do every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-2412915011556139752010-06-16T21:26:43.525-07:002010-06-16T21:26:43.525-07:00I am so sorry for your loss. The situation you are...I am so sorry for your loss. The situation you are going through makes me both sad and angry. My heart goes out to you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-40308237267939225572010-06-16T20:57:25.699-07:002010-06-16T20:57:25.699-07:00My heart goes out to you and your family. Your gri...My heart goes out to you and your family. Your grief and lose has touched me and I will never forget Jace for as long as I live. If all you need is someone to sit with you in silence, then know that I am here sitting and praying for you. <br /><br />Nothing is harder than watching a love one lie helpless and you know that there is nothing you can do but pray. But I can't even imagine what your pain is like right now.<br /><br />I wish that I could help take away this pain or have something that helps heal your heart, however I know that nothing can do that but except maybe time.<br /><br />Just know that there are people who are thinking of you and your family. And that Jace will live on through you and your memories.Alyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070100157101598161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-20958868102956286202010-06-16T20:46:19.549-07:002010-06-16T20:46:19.549-07:00Stace, You are loved. Jace is loved. Leslie is lov...Stace, You are loved. Jace is loved. Leslie is loved. Strangely enough, even Jace's murderer is loved. Tragically, he allowed himself to be used by the enemy to take a son of God, who was marked for greatness in God's Kingdom... for the sake of his captivated soul, this man needs freedom and he needs Jesus!<br /><br />God is good. He cares for you. He has sent you a physical outpouring of love in the form of letters and notes from those whom you do not even KNOW to tell you, "I see your pain, I have rallied believers to support you in it. I have not forgotten you, nor have I forsaken you."<br /><br />As I write this, I am listening to a song by Jon Thurlow called, "Your Word", and I feel as if it is meant for you:<br /><br />When the shadows fall and night begins,<br />I feel my heart growing faint<br />So I will stir myself and meditate<br />On the thing which gives me strength<br />...<br />It's Your Word, it's precious to me<br />Your Word, it's precious to me<br />...<br />Though my enemies may all surround me<br />You will, God, protect and hide me<br />In the shadow of Your wings<br />So I open my mouth and I breathe in deep<br />That Your Word of Life may be in me<br />To overcome the world<br />...<br />When the shadows fall and night begins<br />Lord, don't let me lose my way<br />Be as a Lamp unto my feet<br />And a light unto my path<br />... Jesus Your Word, is precious to me<br /><br />I love you Stace. Crying for you and sitting Shiva with you in my heart... I wish I could do it in person... Love, RachRachel Highlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-75799713835645869502010-06-16T20:33:26.648-07:002010-06-16T20:33:26.648-07:00So sorry about what you are going through. Thought...So sorry about what you are going through. Thoughts and prayers are with you.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02631237080731588538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-83845459747493133322010-06-16T20:31:09.899-07:002010-06-16T20:31:09.899-07:00May god be with you and your family and give you s...May god be with you and your family and give you strength in the days ahead. <br />The Lord will take care of the Murder!<br />So Sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-27921046165283104892010-06-16T20:19:50.745-07:002010-06-16T20:19:50.745-07:00My heart aches for you and your family. I heard t...My heart aches for you and your family. I heard this devistating story from my 'cousin' Joy and I'm heartbroken. As a mom with a 3 year old Jace also, your story touches me. I can't imagine your pain - and I'm sorry this happened. Jace will be with you - always. It will be difficult (to say the least) for a long time and you will think of him every second of every day, but he will be looking out for you. I'm sure of it. I'm so glad to know he has a mother who loves him every single minute he was with you - you chose to be his mother and from what is posted on here (and what Joy has said) you are a fantastic one. Never forget that....<br />I, too, will be sending my prayers (from CO) and sitting with you in my heart.<br />God bless you and God bless baby Jace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-74480412259118976902010-06-16T20:18:46.070-07:002010-06-16T20:18:46.070-07:00Leslie ... you and your sister's faith has tou...Leslie ... you and your sister's faith has touched the hearts of so many. It's remarkable to see the outpouring of love on this blog and on facebook. I am not going to stop praying. I know it's not enough .... but you two really have been an inspiration to me this week.Amber Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16500277583158836758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-4369741387579322302010-06-16T20:16:25.923-07:002010-06-16T20:16:25.923-07:00I found your blog thru a Facebook post. You have t...I found your blog thru a Facebook post. You have touched my heart. I pray for God's love and peace for you and your family and your precious boy. And for the police/DA/authorities to swiftly bring to justice the person responsible. I am so glad he had you to care for him when no one else did. You were a blessing to each other. it always amazes me how God works. I can't help but believe there is a special place in hell for those who harm children. You and your family, all of you, are in my prayers. sitting Shiva with you, one parent to another. I've never been in your shoes, and wish with all my heart, you weren't in your shoes right now either. I wish no parent ever had to endure the kind of pain that losing a child would bring. Since I can't wish away everything, I'll just keep you, and all parents dealing with the tragedy of losing a child, in my prayers. sending you love, strength, and peace.cherylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-79839486814579046602010-06-16T20:03:56.433-07:002010-06-16T20:03:56.433-07:00Stacy!!! I love you and I'm so sorry!!! We wil...Stacy!!! I love you and I'm so sorry!!! We will keep praying for u and your family!! I can't imagine what u are going through!! Like u said we work with this daily and never expect it to happen to us!! Hang in there girl, rely on God and this AMAZING support system!!! We Want to visit u and bring dinner if u and your family are up to it....I know it will be awhile. Just know everyone is here for u and praying!!Christie deGraffenriednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-69083336802039248702010-06-16T20:01:46.065-07:002010-06-16T20:01:46.065-07:00I acknowledge your pain and I am sitting with you ...I acknowledge your pain and I am sitting with you in spirit tonight. I will continue to pray for you and your family as you make your way through what is now unthinkable. I will not forget Jace and I will stand up for children like him. Most of all, I will give you what you ask for; not what I think you need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-27327273415385712442010-06-16T19:56:40.940-07:002010-06-16T19:56:40.940-07:00I just wanted to share that more than 20 years ago...I just wanted to share that more than 20 years ago, my 6 year old handicapped, very small brother was shake to death by a man who had a history of harming children. This man was a trusted friend of my mother's. She did not know his history. Adam died from brain and crushing injures. That man is now behind bars. There is a group called Parents of Murdered Children that has been most helpful to my family through the years. There is probably a chapter in your area. If you need to talk, this is a good place to find people who know the horror of what you are going through. My heart goes out to you and your family. I'm so sorry.Darshanihttp://www.darshani.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-55896947921352210612010-06-16T19:53:12.295-07:002010-06-16T19:53:12.295-07:00Love love love, prayers and strength your all'...Love love love, prayers and strength your all's way! I will never forget your and Andrea's kind supportive words when Theron was born surprisingly and terrifyingly early. I want to echo your requests to others and emphasize the power of support, acknowledgement and just listening. Hugs and I look forward to wrapping my arms around you soon!<br /><br />Tami Elder<br />(Erin Roberts mom)Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11350717238404681462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-82250500250925900202010-06-16T19:52:02.373-07:002010-06-16T19:52:02.373-07:00We are so sorry...We are so sorry...Viviananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-37672769372130507652010-06-16T19:38:58.618-07:002010-06-16T19:38:58.618-07:00As GinnyW said, she posted this on her page, and i...As GinnyW said, she posted this on her page, and it immediately touched me, her sister. I can not pretend to know your pain, nor would I ever want to. But I do pray that you have the everlasting love of Jace in your heart, and that justice and judgment will be brought upon the person responsible.Kaythttp://facebook.com/kaytlin1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-26241291374928413722010-06-16T19:38:47.721-07:002010-06-16T19:38:47.721-07:00I learned of this through the Twific community, an...I learned of this through the Twific community, and I want to send you my love and prayers. You are in my heart. Thank you for sharing what Jace taught you about life and love. <br /><br />Liz aka ElizabethanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-9603852768053859672010-06-16T19:35:19.791-07:002010-06-16T19:35:19.791-07:00I am so sorry. Jace's life was cut short by a...I am so sorry. Jace's life was cut short by an evil person and I pray that there will be swift justice. I can't imagine the pain that you are experiencing but will remember you and your family in my prayers every day. I know that Jace's story touched so many peoople and will forever change peoples lives,I pray tht you will take comfort in that. Remember that even Jesus is interceding in prayer for your behalf.<br />Lisa Burkett ReadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-26589670449444887252010-06-16T19:31:37.900-07:002010-06-16T19:31:37.900-07:00I've prayed and cried over this tragedy since ...I've prayed and cried over this tragedy since you first sent word on Sunday. I've posted a message containing the link on my FB and I have shared the link with other friends as well.<br /><br />I love you, hon. Please know that I will be right here whenever you need a shoulder and I'll sit Shiv with you right here.<br /><br />*hugs you tightly... and I'm not gonna let go*GinnyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272250589752264140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-89823041337285646362010-06-16T19:02:08.481-07:002010-06-16T19:02:08.481-07:00I know we don't know each other, but I'll ...I know we don't know each other, but I'll be "sitting with you in my heart." <br /><br />I don't have any other words. <br /><br />Wishing you justice and eventually, peace. <br /><br />-BrookeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-8489320771857020222010-06-16T18:59:50.371-07:002010-06-16T18:59:50.371-07:00Jace gave you Jesus ~ when you were sad and asked ...Jace gave you Jesus ~ when you were sad and asked what would make you happy? He knew. Those words will never leave your heart. He didn't want you to rely on Jace, he wanted you to rely on Jesus for JOY! From the mouth of babes... <br />I know the pain of losing a nephew who was the love of my life. Just embrace the joy he bought to you life and thank God every second for the blessing of Jace. You'll never need the answer to the why's...You'll just always need the ONE who answers our heart's needs. <br />Stacey, I love you and am sitting Shiva with you in my heart. The only words that need to be spoken should come from our Father, not from me. <br />Gloria NewmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918514546568807600.post-47254167125455617912010-06-16T18:08:53.022-07:002010-06-16T18:08:53.022-07:00I saw your blog on my friend Joy's FB wall and...I saw your blog on my friend Joy's FB wall and read Jace's story, it touched my heart so I had to write. I went through many of the same things you are experiencing 17 years ago. My heart goes out to you and your family. I was blessed my baby lived, his swelling went down before it was too late. The doctors told us at the time that he would be in a vegetative state the rest of his life, thank goodness they were wrong. But as you can imagine we have had a really hard climb. What I want tell you is to give your pain to God He will carry you through when you don't know if you can go on. Throughout our son's life we have had many obstacles and each time we have turned to God, He doesn't make everything go away but He carries us through and gives us comfort and guidance. Please know that your family and especially Jace are in our prayers, may He carry you through this terrible tragedy with love and tenderness. We also pray without ceasing that the people who do these evil things are healed adn that the vicious cycle of abuse that causes much of this harm be broken in our families. All our love to little Jace. <br />CarrieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com