It's 12:10am on Monday morning, we just got Kristen tucked in for the night and thought we'd check our blog really quick....over 150 visits to our blog since Friday morning (when there had only been about 150 total since 8/1/08!!) and so many messages and e-mails of support that we are so overwhelmed with gratitude and thanks for everyone that is keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. We're exhausted so this is our post for the moment, we do hope to update you all later on Monday with all the miracles and updates of the last 48 hours, but we really need to go to sleep! :)
Please do check back here for more updates - this is where we'll be posting them - but we just can't right now. We appreciate your prayers and comfort as we are still living day to day - and kinda hour by hour with our little Kristen. Thanks, Kevin and Tara
You are in my thoughts and prayers nearly 24/7. I went to bed thinking of you and woke only to immediately check your blog. I look forward to hearing how Kristen is doing. We're praying for her. I hope you all got some much needed rest and Tara I hope your recovery from surgery is going well. We'll check back again soon. Hugs, Brooke & Rob
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteWe can't wait to see more pictures and hear more about your little angel! We are praying for God's healing on you both! Blessings from God, The Crowleys
Hi Tara and Kevin,
ReplyDeleteA poem for you....Mike and I have you wrapped in our prayers!..Love Cindy Thompson
"GLORY PAINTED IN PERFECT PEACE"
"A precious angel,
has soon arrived,
gracing us with
her presence sublime.
Sweet baby Kristen,
a wonder to hold,
knowing God's hands,
are embracing her bold.
Sparkling with wondrous,
diamonds of light,
forged by her King,
What a Delight!
Tara and Kevin,
special parents He chose,
for His wee little one,
His trust, He bestowed.
God's glory resounds,
on the Balcombs' He bears,
His sign of the cross,
His Peace He does share.
Prayers and whimpers,
ascend to His Throne,to His heart,
nestled in His arms,
cries from the start.
Unuttered words,
to Father above,
relying on Him,
to send His Sweet Dove.
Sweet Dove of Love,
so perfect and pure,
bless baby Kristen,
with Resurrection cure.
Bless little Katelynn,
blue eyes, bright,
Sweet Dove of Love,
hold her real tight.
Healing, Great Physician,
Great Prince of Peace,
we rely on You,
to gain a new lease.
We thank you Holy Spirit,
Creator of our lives,
for giving us this time,
on your earth, as we strive.
Christmas in Setember,
Your gifts to open now,
enjoying you Lord,
in Kristen's life, wow!
Bless Tara dear Lord,
with Your tender care,
a mother's heart you do knit,
Holy, the bond you bear.
We celebrate Kristen,
with banners and shouts,
His angels spreading His glory,
blankets the Balcombs' throughout."
"STARS, BRILLIANT AND WHITE HOT,
SHOOTING RADIANCE
AGAINST THE BLACK DEEP.
GLORIES PAINTED IN SWIRLS OF ORANGE
AND YELLOW, IN LIGHT-POWERED SHINE.
PLANETS HUNG IN PERFECT PEACE.
HUSH UPON HUSH.
PEACE UPON PEACE.
by Cindy Thompson
September 1, 2008
Dear Tara, Kevin, Katelynn and Kristen: our thoughts and prayers, much hope for whatever lies ahead in these next days and weeks, are with you all, grandmas and grandpas, aunts, uncles, family and friends, church community.
ReplyDeleteMuch love, Heather, Allen and Abrielle