tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post1224213046447609359..comments2023-07-22T03:54:38.625-05:00Comments on Along the Road: Hope Atchisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03518982403923254985noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-34454566358644407642008-07-30T07:58:00.000-05:002008-07-30T07:58:00.000-05:00Hey Ya'll, Misty and I have been wanting to tell ...Hey Ya'll, Misty and I have been wanting to tell you that we are sure lifting you up. Kevin and Shay called us just after we moved to Puerto Rico, and we have been praying for you since. We'll keep praying!! Love ya'll <BR/>Jack and Misty Lindsey<BR/>jacklindsey@netzero.netAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872740916572241194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-21799514924675408582008-07-14T15:02:00.000-05:002008-07-14T15:02:00.000-05:00Sorrowing with you.. and praying that the precious...Sorrowing with you.. and praying that the precious Spirit of God will comfort you and give you wisdom during this very difficult season. <BR/><BR/>Tony Snow passed away on Saturday. I found <A HREF="http://eye4redemption.blogspot.com/2007/12/unexpected-blessings.html" REL="nofollow">his words</A> to be inspirational.kc bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17440862813109808755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-70381585849389770212008-07-08T19:26:00.000-05:002008-07-08T19:26:00.000-05:00Hope and Family - I wish I could say something dif...Hope and Family - <BR/>I wish I could say something different than everyone else, but there isn't much to say at a time like this. I do want you to know my family is praying for you all also. We wish you the best and know that God is always with you. Tristen says hello to Holden and says he misses him. He is sad for you too. Take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-11799244182553149942008-07-08T15:48:00.000-05:002008-07-08T15:48:00.000-05:00Hope & Billy - I wanted to let you know that our t...Hope & Billy - I wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We were so saddened to hear of Alaina's passing and like many others on this post, are at a loss for words. Mackenzie sends her hugs to Holden and we will all keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.Lisa Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12319598943354391834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-73059701962425232622008-07-08T09:43:00.000-05:002008-07-08T09:43:00.000-05:00Hi, I am praying for you and your family right now...Hi, I am praying for you and your family right now during this time. May Gods loving hand reach out to hold you all on this day and carry you through the valley.<BR/><BR/>I can't tell you how my much my heart aches for you, especially being a mother myself.<BR/><BR/>I pray a peace that surpasses understanding covers you today and I pray that through this incredibly tough time God will brings you to new heights with Him and you will see an incredible amount of blessings poured upon you!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>GretchinGretch-A-Sketchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01213438820147157880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-56114858928370105222008-07-07T23:43:00.000-05:002008-07-07T23:43:00.000-05:00Our hearts break for you Billy and Hope, and for y...Our hearts break for you Billy and Hope, and for your precious children. I can't begin to fathom your loss. We hope you find comfort in the love of your friends that is being expressed on this board. <BR/>I hope that you find peace in the soveriegnty of our Great God, and in His Word, and through the kindness of His Church. <BR/>I know my words won't bring lasting comfort, but I am claiming His for you, Brother, that he will enable you by His Spirit to grieve with <B>hope</B> (1Thes 4:13-18), that is <I>elpo</I> "(to anticipate, usually with pleasure), expectation, or confidence - faith, hope."<BR/>Ken's words above are true.<BR/>Love and Peace, Jay and Merrill HodgesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-43369623556460979572008-07-07T22:42:00.000-05:002008-07-07T22:42:00.000-05:00We love you and Mitch is sorry that he wasn't able...We love you and Mitch is sorry that he wasn't able to see you all today. We prayed for you tonight and will continue to do so.Jawanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595123197698603632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-89545126756851646752008-07-07T22:35:00.000-05:002008-07-07T22:35:00.000-05:00Billy and Hope,There truly are no words that can b...Billy and Hope,<BR/>There truly are no words that can be offered, only the hope that is in Jesus. We can't imagine your pain, but we are daily carrying you to the Lord on our knees, knowing that He is the only source of comfort and the One who can sustain you. I recently read a quote that was comforting to us over the past months. It is this.. adapted, of course, for your sweet girl, "Nothing is ever lost if you know it's exact location. Alaina is with Jesus." Know that we are hurting with you and will continue to lift you up daily. Love, Ken and Jenny McNeillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-89866646288102619102008-07-07T20:46:00.000-05:002008-07-07T20:46:00.000-05:00Hope and family-Words fail me right now...Mom told...Hope and family-<BR/>Words fail me right now...Mom told me about your precious Alaina, and I am so sad. Your strength and faith at this time is inspiring. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I just keep thinking that everything happens for a reason, even though we do not know what that reason is right now. It seems like you have a wonderful support system. Just know that many of us are thinking and praying for you, Billy and the sweet children who do not understand... <BR/>Love,<BR/>tut<BR/>tutTuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259427994998061581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-17260469358181387322008-07-07T19:37:00.000-05:002008-07-07T19:37:00.000-05:00I just want you to know that I wanted to stay with...I just want you to know that I wanted to stay with you today when everything was over. Stay and stay and stay... I know I couldn't have, but that's what my soul wanted to do. Stay and just "be" with you. We love you. We love Alaina, too. We will continue to pray when everything gets silent again, too.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732478686634208503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-28226233974312607982008-07-07T18:59:00.000-05:002008-07-07T18:59:00.000-05:00Billy and Hope,We are saddened by your loss. We h...Billy and Hope,<BR/><BR/>We are saddened by your loss. We have been and will continue to pray for you guys. You have been on our minds since we heard the news.<BR/><BR/>As we're writing this note, we struggle with what to say because we know your pain is real. I guess the most important thing to say is that even though we haven't seen you in years (Hope, I'm not sure that we ever met, but I was Billy's roommate when he first moved to Livingston) we love and care for you. <BR/><BR/>We hope to get your address soon so that we can mail you a book that was encouraging to us when we had a similar loss about 7 years ago.<BR/><BR/>In His Love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-15596821224193990582008-07-07T18:50:00.000-05:002008-07-07T18:50:00.000-05:00Hope, Billy, and gang,As I sit in my chair with my...Hope, Billy, and gang,<BR/>As I sit in my chair with my feet propped up, I am awed by the love I witnessed today. I had always admired Ms. Martha and Mr. Jimmy and their Godly examples they have set for all of us at First Baptist, but I was never so humbled by that example than I was today when I watched you Hope as you stood this morning, the picture of grace, at the head of Alaina's casket. Holding it all together for your family. Then I remembered how many times in high school you would laugh when I would call you "Hopeless" instead of your name. Today, you were a picture of hope for all of us mothers. We should all strive to be the mom you are and the mom Mrs. Martha is. Thanks "Hopeless" for bringing me to my knees tonight. All of us at First Baptist love you and your family. Just remember that you don't have to be perfect. You can let loose and scream occasionally if you need to. I've done it lots and nobody's hauled me away yet. We're always here if you need us.<BR/>Mrs. Cowan and Mr. JimmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-50065322083284298262008-07-07T14:40:00.000-05:002008-07-07T14:40:00.000-05:00Hope,We are praying for you and your family. Ru...Hope,<BR/>We are praying for you and your family. <BR/>Russell, Regina, & TrinityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-28485836197149600602008-07-07T14:18:00.000-05:002008-07-07T14:18:00.000-05:00Hope, My heart is absolutely broken right now for ...Hope,<BR/> My heart is absolutely broken right now for you. I'm sitting here, at work, on my computer, just crying knowing this has to be unbearable what you must be going through. I have been thinking about you and your family ever since I got the news. Praying for you and that your heartache and sorrow will be lessened. I wish there was something I could do to take away your pain, but I am leaving that in God's hands. My heart doesn't waiver one bit knowing that He will hold you up. <BR/> I went through your blog and your pictures. What a loving, close family you have made. Alaina was blessed to have been a part of that household, surrounded by so many who loved and cared for her.<BR/> I saw you today at the visitation and was so moved by your grace. You are so strong Hope. So very strong. Your strength will keep growing as time goes on. I have no doubt. You are an encouragement to me. I see what God can do through your composure and assurance in His will.<BR/> I love you Hope. My family is praying for your family daily. If you ever need anything never hesitate. 601.513.7815<BR/>xanadoo007@yahoo.com<BR/><BR/>In His Grace & Glory,<BR/>Emily Jacobs-GrahamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-4165352583689861122008-07-07T12:34:00.000-05:002008-07-07T12:34:00.000-05:00we're praying in b'ham. love you guys.matt fordwe're praying in b'ham. love you guys.<BR/><BR/>matt fordsagefatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520130204454576127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-20303907913667572472008-07-07T11:22:00.000-05:002008-07-07T11:22:00.000-05:00Billy and Hope,We are so sad for your loss and can...Billy and Hope,<BR/>We are so sad for your loss and can only trust that God will carry you through this. Please know there are many brothers and sisters in Christ from our church and my Bible study that are lifting you up during this time. <BR/>Love, <BR/>Tracy and J DavisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-81253557190866566692008-07-07T11:07:00.000-05:002008-07-07T11:07:00.000-05:00My heart is with you even now as the service begin...My heart is with you even now as the service begins. I long to be there with you to mourn the loss of Alaina and to celebrate the goodness and sovereignty of our God. I love you both dearly and have been thinking of you and praying for you this morning, and will throughout the day.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16318488956093895384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-43186345172110231022008-07-07T09:50:00.000-05:002008-07-07T09:50:00.000-05:00Hope and Billy,We were shocked and deeply saddened...Hope and Billy,<BR/>We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Alaina and have been praying for you.<BR/>We can not imagine how difficult this must be for you and our heart breaks for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers continually. <BR/>Kelly and Rob Brechman, Fairhope.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-49658874608217629962008-07-07T09:14:00.000-05:002008-07-07T09:14:00.000-05:00Billy and Hope, I am Richie Davis -- Stephen and T...Billy and Hope, I am Richie Davis -- Stephen and Tiffani Hood's brother-in-law in Meridian, MS. You preached for me once several years ago when I was out of town. I could write pages, but I'll leave it at this: You are loved and being prayed for daily. Your extended Christian family, brothers and sisters you do not even know, are lifting you up. YOU ARE LOVED.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-46610818401576414682008-07-07T03:46:00.000-05:002008-07-07T03:46:00.000-05:00Billy and Hope - it's impossible to know what to s...Billy and Hope - it's impossible to know what to say. Know that I love you and all of us here in Kazakhstan have been lifting you up.<BR/>TammyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734196557714073513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-2864336950002799402008-07-06T22:23:00.000-05:002008-07-06T22:23:00.000-05:00Hope and Billy,You all have been in our thoughts a...Hope and Billy,<BR/>You all have been in our thoughts and prayers over the past few days! I can't express to you how my heart aches for your family. We lifted you all up in prayer in church this morning and our sermon happened to be on how God only gives you what He knows you can handle. I know your faith in Him will give you the strength to make it through this one day at a time. I hope you feel the prayers that have been lifted up for your family, you all are loved by so many. <BR/>Sommer CurrySommer Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505304319660997419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-74829401963531343732008-07-06T21:12:00.000-05:002008-07-06T21:12:00.000-05:00Found your site through a friend's and just want y...Found your site through a friend's and just want you to know that I'm praying for you. Much love and prayer and God's peace on your family.Hillary @ The Other Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239118778913330853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-38358818559669357962008-07-05T22:02:00.000-05:002008-07-05T22:02:00.000-05:00Hope and Billy, Greg and I are hurting with you an...Hope and Billy, <BR/>Greg and I are hurting with you and can't get you out of our minds. We are praying for comfort and peace for your entire family. Hope, one thing that has helped me is to picture my little one worshipping at the feet of Jesus. It's refreshing to know that we will join them soon. We love you all deeply and wish we could be there with you. I love the scriptures that Aimee put on here. <BR/>I will also add 1 Peter 5:10-11.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284534189394849987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-40569401168177342992008-07-05T19:52:00.000-05:002008-07-05T19:52:00.000-05:00Billy and Hope..we are praying for you..our hearts...Billy and Hope..we are praying for you..our hearts are broken love Clayton and Jennyjennywdyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792291637568507532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-88071294644001463242008-07-05T19:47:00.000-05:002008-07-05T19:47:00.000-05:00Hey Hope and Billy-Davis and I are so overwhelmed ...Hey Hope and Billy-Davis and I are so overwhelmed with grief for you guys. We pray for you all of the time. We love you and your family and trust in Jesus to help you during this time. I pray that God will help you to see and feel him through his body of Christ here on earth-every hug and letter and prayer is from Him. He loves you so much. We love you. Christine, Davis, Natalie, Cate and Chloe. PS when we told Natalie and Cate about Alaina, Natalie went and got the book and teddy bear the hospital gave us when our baby died. She doesn't remember it now, but she carried that bear around with an angel pin on it for the first few days and she asked us to read the book a lot. It just touched my heart-like she kind of knew a little teeny tiny bit of what your loss was about. I know the losses aren't comparable-please know that-but my eyes cry and heart aches to hold my baby too at times-so I will pray for your and Billy's empty arms and broken hearts. God is holding you. ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com