Hello Again, friends and family!
Over the past few days, I've been blessed to talk to and see a lot of people. They all say "Hey! I've seen your blog. How are you?" I know to some (even me) it may seem strange to live our lives so transparently online. Blogging about something so personal where so many can see and feel involved. I've felt this week like.... maybe we "told" too many people about our situation. Maybe we've let too many people in. Agreed... it's not the best place to air your innermost thoughts because everyone from your best friends to mere acquaintances can know all about your business.
We decided to let everyone in for two reasons. 1) Ruthie has what feels like a million people praying for her. This was the easiest way to get the word out for prayers for her sweet little lungs and heart. 2) Some of our closest friends live literally around the world. The world has gotten so small to us. We have dear friends from all over... from as close as walking distance to Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Washington, Michigan, and lots of other states to Nicaragua, Haiti, Central Asia, Tanzania.... not just acquaintances.... dear dear friends and family who we want to know and be involved in our lives AND praying for our little girl.
So, know that we didn't just flippantly post our most personal stuff online. We considered keeping it close but, in the end, decided that we'd rather our random acquaintances know everything than to exclude loved ones. I've said this once and I'll say it again and again.... We are so encouraged by ALL your love and support through this. Thanks for your prayers! We mean that! We know that God listens and answers prayer! If we didn't before, we do now! A sincere thank you for thinking of us.
Living Life Online
Hello Again, friends and family!
Over the past few days, I've been blessed to talk to and see a lot of people. They all say "Hey! I've seen your blog. How are you?" I know to some (even me) it may seem strange to live our lives so transparently online. Blogging about something so personal where so many can see and feel involved. I've felt this week like.... maybe we "told" too many people about our situation. Maybe we've let too many people in. Agreed... it's not the best place to air your innermost thoughts because everyone from your best friends to mere acquaintances can know all about your business.
We decided to let everyone in for two reasons. 1) Ruthie has what feels like a million people praying for her. This was the easiest way to get the word out for prayers for her sweet little lungs and heart. 2) Some of our closest friends live literally around the world. The world has gotten so small to us. We have dear friends from all over... from as close as walking distance to Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Washington, Michigan, and lots of other states to Nicaragua, Haiti, Central Asia, Tanzania.... not just acquaintances.... dear dear friends and family who we want to know and be involved in our lives AND praying for our little girl.
So, know that we didn't just flippantly post our most personal stuff online. We considered keeping it close but, in the end, decided that we'd rather our random acquaintances know everything than to exclude loved ones. I've said this once and I'll say it again and again.... We are so encouraged by ALL your love and support through this. Thanks for your prayers! We mean that! We know that God listens and answers prayer! If we didn't before, we do now! A sincere thank you for thinking of us.
Over the past few days, I've been blessed to talk to and see a lot of people. They all say "Hey! I've seen your blog. How are you?" I know to some (even me) it may seem strange to live our lives so transparently online. Blogging about something so personal where so many can see and feel involved. I've felt this week like.... maybe we "told" too many people about our situation. Maybe we've let too many people in. Agreed... it's not the best place to air your innermost thoughts because everyone from your best friends to mere acquaintances can know all about your business.
We decided to let everyone in for two reasons. 1) Ruthie has what feels like a million people praying for her. This was the easiest way to get the word out for prayers for her sweet little lungs and heart. 2) Some of our closest friends live literally around the world. The world has gotten so small to us. We have dear friends from all over... from as close as walking distance to Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Washington, Michigan, and lots of other states to Nicaragua, Haiti, Central Asia, Tanzania.... not just acquaintances.... dear dear friends and family who we want to know and be involved in our lives AND praying for our little girl.
So, know that we didn't just flippantly post our most personal stuff online. We considered keeping it close but, in the end, decided that we'd rather our random acquaintances know everything than to exclude loved ones. I've said this once and I'll say it again and again.... We are so encouraged by ALL your love and support through this. Thanks for your prayers! We mean that! We know that God listens and answers prayer! If we didn't before, we do now! A sincere thank you for thinking of us.