tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post8455981523677428781..comments2023-10-20T07:13:22.206-04:00Comments on Waiting for Happy: Get Behind Me Satan!boltefamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09178547489939649432noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-75104525157773985112008-11-29T00:26:00.000-05:002008-11-29T00:26:00.000-05:00I just read this post...don't know how I missed it...I just read this post...don't know how I missed it. Hey girl...I am behind you. I am prayng for you but am so blessed to see you do what God is calling you to. I am praying that you enjoy this baby and that of course God would grant you a baby to stay with you here on earth. <BR/><BR/>I to have asked the same prayer questions. Why are some healed and some not? Did I pray right? Enough? the right way? It comes down to knowing God does not make mistakes no matter our prayers. That being said..I still question and wonder. <BR/><BR/>I have been so blessed to have gotten to "know" you through your blog. I love your honesty and working through your emotions. Thank you for sharing.Coriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856791990439329399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-28719588486069731942008-11-27T23:34:00.000-05:002008-11-27T23:34:00.000-05:00I will be praying, sweet Kristy, as you go to your...I will be praying, sweet Kristy, as you go to your appointment on Monday. <BR/><BR/>Every good and perfect gift is from above...<BR/><BR/>James 1:17<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>SusieSo Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15922257140830561093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-12946109098646171222008-11-26T15:25:00.000-05:002008-11-26T15:25:00.000-05:00Praying for your family. Oh how my thoughts have b...Praying for your family. Oh how my thoughts have been the same. I cover all the ground by asking, but also praying God's will be done. Praying for your little wonderful blessing!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>KathaleenKathaleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13727941170265477456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-52575702945764488622008-11-26T13:53:00.001-05:002008-11-26T13:53:00.001-05:00I completly understand Christy. I know in my heart...I completly understand Christy. I know in my heart that I trust God with our situation with the twins, and I get comments all the time, about "how are you going to handle it if they go back to their mom?" And I pray like crazy for them. I want God's will but it just scares me to death that that might not be me. I am sure it is Satan trying to break our faith, but it is so hard not to let our emotions and fears get the best of us. I am praying for you. I know this must be a hard time, and all of those ridiculous comments are no help at all. You were praying that God help you make the decision to have another child or not, and now you are pregnant, I think that is a pretty clear "yes" from Him!Mashelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17907265604409895913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-77592465995641642772008-11-26T13:53:00.000-05:002008-11-26T13:53:00.000-05:00I completly understand Christy. I know in my heart...I completly understand Christy. I know in my heart that I trust God with our situation with the twins, and I get comments all the time, about "how are you going to handle it if they go back to their mom?" And I pray like crazy for them. I want God's will but it just scares me to death that that might not be me. I am sure it is Satan trying to break our faith, but it is so hard not to let our emotions and fears get the best of us. I am praying for you. I know this must be a hard time, and all of those ridiculous comments are no help at all. You were praying that God help you make the decision to have another child or not, and now you are pregnant, I think that is a pretty clear "yes" from Him!Mashelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17907265604409895913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-36251125552622558612008-11-26T12:55:00.000-05:002008-11-26T12:55:00.000-05:00The purpose of prayer is such a hard thing to gras...The purpose of prayer is such a hard thing to grasp. We are told to pray, so I take that as reason enough. My friend recently came to me frustruated because she prays so often for our son and can't understand why God hasn't answered her prayers for him. I told her that all her prayers have been answered, but sometimes it's just not about us. I know that God has a greater purpose, and that's enough for me.<BR/><BR/>I also know that God has a great purpose in you and your boys. You have been such an inspiration and have been so faithful to Him in the process! I will continue to pray for you and your family! May God Bless You!The VW'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116325494368190699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-29416796432476050552008-11-26T10:10:00.000-05:002008-11-26T10:10:00.000-05:00girl...I personally would be taking that 'risk'. ...girl...I personally would be taking that 'risk'. God is good and though others may not understand, He does!Millicenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335354515246862447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-72861756619194234032008-11-26T09:17:00.000-05:002008-11-26T09:17:00.000-05:00KristyMy prayer for you all along and prayer will ...Kristy<BR/><BR/>My prayer for you all along and prayer will continue to be is for you to have joy and peace in your pregnancy. I don't pretend to know all the answers- Its hard to imagine that our prayer dosent matter (I think this is how we hear from God). I think that His will for any life is going to be done. I also know that its clear that He Gives in and He takes away (as on your banner)in all situations. From the outside looking in its easy to see tremendous growth spritually as im sure its not as easy for you to see. For now trust what the Lord has given you and be blessed by it. I know that worry and all negative feelings are not His best for us, nor are they of Him. Stick to His word He will bring you what you need. I leave you with Eph.6:10-17<BR/><BR/>Blessings & Love<BR/>MelissaMelissa Dovelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12791352045567564932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-7928968090565929962008-11-26T02:41:00.000-05:002008-11-26T02:41:00.000-05:00You have been on my mind and in my prayers. Keep ...You have been on my mind and in my prayers. Keep walking and looking to HIM.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291894753291209119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-7912834687398044112008-11-26T01:07:00.000-05:002008-11-26T01:07:00.000-05:00JOY FOR TODAY - FAITH FOR TOMMOROWRead the verse t...JOY FOR TODAY - FAITH FOR TOMMOROW<BR/>Read the verse that says:<BR/>Whatever things are true, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report think on THESE THINGS!!(sorry can't remember the scripture) but praying this scripture will be sustenance to your heart and soul :)<BR/>MUCH LOVE & PRAYERS FOR YOU, HOward & the BoysSteve+Marie Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378292220832148883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-73673558988320539442008-11-25T23:05:00.000-05:002008-11-25T23:05:00.000-05:00I think I have your story all figured out now. It ...I think I have your story all figured out now. It took me a while to get it all straight.<BR/><BR/>Your thoughts on this blog are absolutely identical to ones I've had. I think you follow my blog so perhaps you already know, but I've lost 3 children and I know the apprehension involved in pregnancy - trying with everything that's in you to be at peace and trust God who is always faithful - yet not wanting to suffer the heartache again - yet willing to if that's what God's calls you too, etc.<BR/><BR/>I also agree that sonograms cease to be fun when there is so much stress involved. It's so much stress when you are waiting...wondering...<BR/><BR/>About prayer:<BR/>I know that feeling too, but even though sometimes we might feel like God isn't answering our prayers - he always answers them. It's not always the way we hope, but he always hears, he always answers and he always has compassion when he has to say "no". But I always like to think of it like he's saying, "I have something better for you." <BR/><BR/>God has our whole future right in front of his eyes and it all makes perfect sense to him. We just have to trust him. Though he slay me YET will I trust him.<BR/><BR/>I hope with you that this next baby will be healthy. <BR/><BR/>I will pray (as soon as I'm done with this note) that God will give you the ability to enjoy this baby in the womb and will give you peace throughout the pregnancy.<BR/><BR/>Prayer is an action step. It's something we can DO. God tells us to pray and hears and responds to us. When we pray, we can see his answers.<BR/><BR/>May our wonderful, loving, faithful heavenly father wrap his strong arms around you and give you hope and perfect peace. <BR/><BR/>I talked about all of this in my book and could just relate to so much of what you said.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing. I'll check back later. Let us know how you're doing, okay?<BR/><BR/>With a tender heart,<BR/>Lynnette<BR/>www.lynnettekraft.blogspot.com<BR/>"In Faithfulness, He Afflicted Me"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034668237991084928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-53887361118297030192008-11-25T22:30:00.000-05:002008-11-25T22:30:00.000-05:00You know the stance we have on this baby, how exit...You know the stance we have on this baby, how exited we are. I just want to remind you! Close your ears and eyes to those who react unfavorably! You know what is in your heart, and God is working in this, through this pregnancy as well. By the way, we found out exactly to the day one year before you that we were pregnant with Fionn...must be something about that darn Albion fair, lol...<BR/>By the way, new baby Bolte is already included in our nightly prayers, and our little Maggie has felt the need to call your baby Rose...because she says girl! And she's stickin' with girl! We were out shopping yesterday, and she was showing me all this baby girl stuff that we should buy, so I reminded her that Fionn is def. a boy, and she says, NO MOM(in that exasperated, DUH! 5 year old voice) it's for Kristy...all she has is BOY stuff!! <BR/>Just wanted to share. We hope you Boltes have a FABULOUS Thanksgiving, for we are thankful for great friends like you!! Can't wait to see you!! <BR/>-your crazy Pittsburgh friendsThe Pittsburgh Hiteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04281823400318830027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-72892357667448751122008-11-25T22:28:00.000-05:002008-11-25T22:28:00.000-05:00My prayers will be with you. Each child that comes...My prayers will be with you. <BR/>Each child that comes to us is one of His children, too. Father in Heaven must be so proud of you for your decision to trust Him and receive another precious child.<BR/>I hope it's another boy! :)<BR/>Love,<BR/>Michelle<BR/>P.S. My mom has 8 children. When people would say to her, "I'm glad it's you and not me", she would come right back with, "Me, too!" Awesome.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16257277238236544458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-38105877799584439082008-11-25T20:59:00.000-05:002008-11-25T20:59:00.000-05:00I am praying for a healthy baby and for peace thes...I am praying for a healthy baby and for peace these next few days. You all are on my heart and mind so often.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13418864118234870229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-44552586012925841152008-11-25T19:19:00.000-05:002008-11-25T19:19:00.000-05:00Prayers coming!! No eye rolling or judging coming...Prayers coming!! No eye rolling or judging coming from here. YOu are right that even if Isaac and Asher were here you'd get eye rolls and judgement. We get it all the time with four kids. Large families are a blessing from God and only HE sees fit as to what you are blessed with. YOu are such an inspiration to me. Love ya girl!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-45310646290331856242008-11-25T19:18:00.000-05:002008-11-25T19:18:00.000-05:00I cannot imagine the hurt and anger you feel. Thes...I cannot imagine the hurt and anger you feel. These are your feelings and they are REAL. I totally understand your fears. I am praying for you and your unborn child. God is in control in every situation and it doesn't do us any good to worry about it. Rejoice in the moment and treasure every second. <BR/><BR/>In Christ's Love,<BR/><BR/>Amy S from KSAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06212979858680618266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-6318216702132076752008-11-25T19:16:00.000-05:002008-11-25T19:16:00.000-05:00I'm so proud of you, because of your bravery, and ...I'm so proud of you, because of your bravery, and look how many of us you blessed with your words. You get us, so you make us feel more normal when you express things that are in our hearts so well. And you let us into your aloneness, so you really aren't alone.<BR/><BR/>Love you, connieconniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675708151247378703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-12274528551206699532008-11-25T18:51:00.000-05:002008-11-25T18:51:00.000-05:00Hey. I very recently discovered your blog. I spent...Hey. I very recently discovered your blog. I spent HOURS reading about your family and the experiences that y'all have overcome. I love the way that you are always able to put the Lord at the forefront of EVERYTHING, I too am a believer in Christ, but I am not sure that I would have the strength to be such the amazing Christian that you are throughout every journey that life hands you!! You are an incredible woman, who is blessed beyond belief. I will be following your journey throughout this pregnancy and your life as you blog it! I will be praying alongside you for the health of your unborn child. The desire to be a mommy is greater than anything that can be denied. You are NOT foolish, if anything, you are incredibly selfless!! I admire you!! As a fellow mommy and a fellow pregnant mommy, I wish you the best throughout this pregnancy and I will not be far from your updates!! Sorry for the book of a comment, but after spending so long "getting to know you", I wanted to introduce myself!! I have a little boy and another little boy on the way!!JimKelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16303443527431875907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-20001470255881773922008-11-25T18:39:00.000-05:002008-11-25T18:39:00.000-05:00You just keep putting it out here Kristy, we will ...You just keep putting it out here Kristy, we will lift you up in prayer. Satan is SCUM and he knows it. And he is a LIAR, Jealous of Jesus in you. The Bible speaks of Gods ways seeming foolish to man and if this is the case, they can take it up with HIM. Each and every child is a gift from God, created by Him in great detail. Nothing is a mistake with HIM. He is the ONE who controls each and every beat of your heart and is gifting your hearts desire with this new life growing inside of you. It is okay to wrestle with the Lord and tell him that you will not let go until He blesses you. Praying for your ultra sound on Monday to see proof of His promise to bless you. I love you Kristy and pray that Satan "gets it" that he is a loser in your life. You belong to Jesus.<BR/>Have a most wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and may you rest in His Goodness. I love you big time.<BR/><BR/>Hugs, Laurie in Ca.Laurie in Ca.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15599832324966859946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-38015068527479260632008-11-25T18:16:00.000-05:002008-11-25T18:16:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing your beautiful and personal ...Thank you for sharing your beautiful and personal story. You touch my heart, and have the support of our family... although we're strangers, you have touched us.<BR/><BR/>I believe that God answers all our prayers, but that sometimes the answers are not what we want them to be. I believe that He has a plan for us, and that sometimes our trials are there to help us grow, to help others, or to lift our spirits to a higher level. <BR/><BR/>May God continue to bless your beautiful family: we pray that your precious new family member will be healthy.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080571800258295866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-56701125169746955142008-11-25T17:32:00.000-05:002008-11-25T17:32:00.000-05:00Praying that God blesses you well beyond what you ...Praying that God blesses you well beyond what you can imagine. <BR/><BR/>Those feelings are so real and I can't imagine the fight you have with fear, but that desire for more children is there for a reason!!!<BR/><BR/>God bless,<BR/>Trish <BR/>Max's mommyTrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06354194400138946114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-7703475285632042662008-11-25T17:22:00.000-05:002008-11-25T17:22:00.000-05:00The thought comes to mind, "Blessed is the man who...The thought comes to mind, "Blessed is the man whose quiver is full (of children)."<BR/><BR/>Everyone's "full" is different. It is not up to anyone to judge--though they will do it anyway, to your back or even right in front of you--about the number of children you decide to have. That is between you, Howard, and the Lord. I know you are like me--you KNOW that in your head, but sometimes it is hard to convince your heart when others are being so judgmental. <BR/><BR/>But I am with you on this one. I totally understand about the need to isolate. I feel as if (hypothetically) that is what I would do if we were to have another. I would wait, until I knew that everything was "OK", and then tell.<BR/><BR/>But, I am quite certain that I think that would not be the right way to react. <BR/><BR/>I'm <I>glad</I> you told all of us, and I for one am <I>thrilled</I> for you, and am praying fervently for you and this new baby. <BR/><BR/>I am praying for the appointment--I can't wait to hear the update.<BR/><BR/>Remember:<BR/>God is good<BR/>through every trial and test<BR/>God is good<BR/>and I know His way is best<BR/>Even when I can not see<BR/>the purpose of His plan,<BR/>Still I understand<BR/>God<BR/>is<BR/>good.<BR/><BR/>Lyrics by Ron Hamilton (Patch the Pirate)<BR/><BR/>Love and blessings girl.Devinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00536576059551978920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-61173301681219774532008-11-25T16:40:00.000-05:002008-11-25T16:40:00.000-05:00HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I hope it is a wonderful one ...HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I hope it is a wonderful one for you and your sweet family. <BR/><BR/>You will be in my thoughts (as always) on monday.asplashofsunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233116341478208473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-72531381672632917892008-11-25T16:21:00.000-05:002008-11-25T16:21:00.000-05:00I just want to encourage you. My husband and I los...I just want to encourage you. My husband and I lost our twin daughters who were stillborn due to twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and our next pregnancy we carried our son Thomas to term after receiving a fatal diagnosis midway through the pregnancy (Potter's Syndrome). He was born full term and lived for six hours before Jesus took him home. Prior to our losses, we had one living child who was four when we lost our son, Thomas. We were not sure if we would ever try to have another child, but I longed for the opportunity to try one more time. The chances were not in our favor, and the risk seemed great. We never fully decided to have another, but the Lord's ways are higher than our ways and I did conceive again. We struggled...my husband and I felt the weight of fear and the depth of our previous losses looming over us. And we felt the judgment of others who shook their heads and whispered opinions amongst themselves. Some in our own family could not share in our joy and looked at us like we were fools...or just crazy. We felt the doubt from others and sometimes...doubts even came between us. But I was determined to not allow our joy to be stolen...to treasure every moment with this baby because every moment of life is a gift and we never know how long we will have with those we love. I didn't want fear to grip me and steal my joy. I knew we probably wouldn't take the chance again...and I wanted to treasure the gift of our son's life. So, I did at all costs...I allowed myself to hope and to experience joy. And our miracle baby, James was born in May 2001. And he lived...and he cried...and he fills our life with joy still today...seven years later. We place our hope in the God of the impossible...the Giver of Life...the great Comforter...the Creator...and the Miracle Worker. Treasure the joy and hold your head high. Your king remains on the throne...and you are blessed among women.<BR/><BR/>Praying for all of you...<BR/>Kelly GerkenKelly @ Sufficient Grace Ministrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11182310611088290551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7668050648919046122.post-86372665991151957602008-11-25T16:18:00.001-05:002008-11-25T16:18:00.001-05:00Kristy,You may want to read the book "Prayer... Do...Kristy,<BR/>You may want to read the book "Prayer... Does it make any difference?" It is written by Philip Yancy. Another of his books is "What's so amazing about grace?"<BR/>Anyway, I thought the book on prayer may be helpful.<BR/>Love to you,<BR/>D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com