tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post3703932106205151294..comments2023-07-22T03:54:38.625-05:00Comments on Along the Road: SunbeamHope Atchisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03518982403923254985noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-15351883887627708662008-11-26T20:42:00.000-06:002008-11-26T20:42:00.000-06:00just wanted you to know i am thinking of ya'll and...just wanted you to know i am thinking of ya'll and have been a lot lately. praying for you, <BR/>carrieMatt, Carrie, Lucy and Molly Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08499777925864327766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-24623783053080549952008-11-21T09:59:00.000-06:002008-11-21T09:59:00.000-06:00Your faith is a beautiful thing to behold, Hope. ...Your faith is a beautiful thing to behold, Hope. And I'm confident that your name is not accidental ;) . . .Just wanted you to know that we're praying for you in Athens, Ga. Erika and the Whites (friends of Mulkeys)Anothermadhousewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03405590276474107774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-42550798246532839652008-11-19T07:51:00.000-06:002008-11-19T07:51:00.000-06:00Hope, can you send me your new address? my email i...Hope, can you send me your new address? my email is janhwells@comcast.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-66763622778231325022008-11-19T00:26:00.000-06:002008-11-19T00:26:00.000-06:00sometimes i feel like surviving tragedy should mak...sometimes i feel like surviving tragedy should make you all the more profound. but that is not quite the case for me. i feel as wordless as i always did to offer some "right" encouragement. so, though with little to offer, i wanted to simply say that reading your words does indeed remind me of some of those same feelings i have had and have at different times. to shout loudly with our lives in whatever way possible that God is still good all the time. i take too many pictures these days as some kind of witness- to be able to catalogue all the life that still is. to be able to declare with no uncertainty that even the mightiest anguish cannot conquer our God. to see in our kids' laughter God's grace. to remind that as long as we cling to him he will continue to grow new life in unexpected places...like broken hearts. thanks for leading in how to follow, michelle zegarskiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-73783676154091532622008-11-18T22:03:00.000-06:002008-11-18T22:03:00.000-06:00I think of you everyday, Hope. I pray for you so ...I think of you everyday, Hope. I pray for you so often; just hoping that my prayers are lifting in you some small way. To see you finding and making your way through the most difficult thing a parent could ever face; you really are an inspiration. I was complaining just the other day about something; maybe lack of sleep or just feeling exhausted from a day chasing Lilly and Cray. Either way, my thoughts went to you and I found the strength to get up and keep going. Just as I keep going for my own, I will keep praying for you and yours. Much love to you! <BR/><BR/>SheaSheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182567928440745107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-66367089908432493922008-11-17T15:01:00.000-06:002008-11-17T15:01:00.000-06:00hope,what a beautiful description of alaina - your...hope,<BR/>what a beautiful description of alaina - your little sunbeam! i, too, will look forward to your pictures. i feel that they say so much too. i hope that the family picture goes well. i enjoyed elley's broad smile this weekend. i am privileged to be your friend and am thankful that you have taught me not to be an island. God continues to send me reminders to pray for you: when i add hazelnut creamer, when i see alaina's pic on my way out the door, through the words of a song. i remember to pray for billy when i see someone run into a tree. ha! btw, i soooo love the words of your songs and the glimpse into your heart that they give us! what a beautiful, real heart that is! i am trusting that he is doing "something heavenly" and that he will "make all things new." love yall!Jennifer Wernethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066427334792606423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-21117301917454385782008-11-17T01:17:00.000-06:002008-11-17T01:17:00.000-06:00Oh, Hope, we love y'all. I want you to know that d...Oh, Hope, we love y'all. I want you to know that during my day when little things frustrate me -- whether it be discipline or a messy room -- I think of you. I think of you and how much you miss your Lew and how much less focused you are on "first time obedience", as you've said before, and I take a deep breath and whisper a quick "Thank you, Lord. Be with her." My perspective is changed, my frustration dissolves, and my heart looks to the Lord. <BR/><BR/>We love you and miss you. That Christmas card will be on our refrigerator the second we get it out of the envelope.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732478686634208503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-30318830442543154112008-11-15T18:29:00.000-06:002008-11-15T18:29:00.000-06:00Can't wait to get the Christmas picture and hopefu...Can't wait to get the Christmas picture and hopefully see you in Butler. Still praying for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284534189394849987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-37864214578489355632008-11-14T21:43:00.000-06:002008-11-14T21:43:00.000-06:00Dear Hope and Billy, you are always in our thought...Dear Hope and Billy, you are always in our thoughts. We really miss you guys. We couldn't have asked for better neighbors. <BR/><BR/>I would have loved to see you guys all dressed up for Halloween. I am also looking forward to seeing how the kids have grown in your Christmas card. It will be very sad to see and I am sure we will cry, but it will be good to see that you are going to make it as well. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Please tell Billy and the kids hi for us. We love you.JJMERKELhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123193826332074818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-79019086019368531542008-11-14T14:35:00.000-06:002008-11-14T14:35:00.000-06:00I love you dear friend. Once again you remind me t...I love you dear friend. Once again you remind me to stand on truth as God gives you the moment's grace to stand on it. You point me to Jesus as God holds onto your broken heart and points you to His love in His son. <BR/><BR/>When we get your Christmas picture I will probalby cry, but I will also hope with you and pray for you and cling to the truth along side of you.<BR/><BR/>You, Billy and the kids are so loved by us. <BR/><BR/>Consider yourself hugged across the miles.<BR/>Love Kim and DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-92124996885197782262008-11-13T22:10:00.000-06:002008-11-13T22:10:00.000-06:00After reading this post, I can only say. "Thank yo...After reading this post, I can only say. "Thank you Jesus!" <BR/><BR/>We continue to lift your names to our Father in prayer. Looking forward to any photos, cannot wait to see this year’s holiday card??The Veenstra Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824957875854477346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-62523979999671323252008-11-13T21:01:00.000-06:002008-11-13T21:01:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jimmy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407297128682087021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-89184968963793961452008-11-13T17:35:00.000-06:002008-11-13T17:35:00.000-06:00I see what you mean about your playlist. The word...I see what you mean about your playlist. The words are INCREDIBLE and amazingly I can actually see you saying those things from your heart. You know me and music resonates in the very heart of who I am so I have been VERY blessed to sit and listen to the songs on your playlist. In fact, I figured out how to make my own by using yours :) Now, I am going to have to add that new song you just put in, "Whatever Your Doing (Something Heavenly)". When I hear these lirics, it reminds me of yall. Rich and I think of yall all the time and you are always in our prayers! We love you so much!! I look forward to getting your Christmas picture and will remember the hope it stands for. Thanks!!<BR/>BethBeth Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700238822392219178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-6125134523463355312008-11-13T17:13:00.000-06:002008-11-13T17:13:00.000-06:00You continue to be in my heart and prayers. Love ...You continue to be in my heart and prayers. <BR/>Love you,<BR/>RachelThe Hannahshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724360957411431342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-47384763494432918332008-11-13T10:00:00.000-06:002008-11-13T10:00:00.000-06:00i love the description of alaina as a sunbeam with...i love the description of alaina as a sunbeam with the big bows and southern dresses. i am always encouraged when i read your posts that you guys are smiling and living in the midst of the pain and loss. i think about you all the time and wonder at everything you think, feel, dream, wish, miss about your sunbeam. i still pray for you all. we love you.Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13741291172098355575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-62193163574218551912008-11-13T08:42:00.000-06:002008-11-13T08:42:00.000-06:00We are always praying for you!We are always praying for you!Brandi Barnes Partenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07536872193562106227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-29890133780604969832008-11-13T08:23:00.000-06:002008-11-13T08:23:00.000-06:00i too love reading your post. They remind me of G...i too love reading your post. They remind me of God's grace and His goodness. It is only because of Him that you could say and truly mean the things that you write. When I read your words I am filled with worship and awe of our Great Father. In the midst of this great tragedy He is there carrying you through and it is completely obvious. Hope, I am praying for you and Billy and the kiddos. So often something happens and it always takes my thoughts to you. I can't wait to see your pictures and as much as I know they will break your heart to see I also pray that they will be that symbol of hope that you are looking for. God is good Hope....He is sooo good!!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17882912674371026141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-82327509434092038852008-11-13T08:03:00.000-06:002008-11-13T08:03:00.000-06:00You two are amazing ! We loved getting to be with ...You two are amazing ! We loved getting to be with you last weekend. Love to all..<BR/><BR/>Mrs. RobinRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03958876825677245266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3433742238337400411.post-43274220314103976702008-11-13T07:22:00.000-06:002008-11-13T07:22:00.000-06:00Everytime I read your posts I walk away with such ...Everytime I read your posts I walk away with such hope...for you, for your family, for myself. Thank you for living outloud. Really, it blows me away. <BR/><BR/>I love pictures, too. I love the silent stories they tell. I love the memories they keep for my forgetful brain. And I love Christmas cards...every year coming up with a theme or even just trying to get everyone out of pj's and into something decent! And because I am such a quality time person, I love receiving cards even more!! I seriously visualize the person writing our names on the envelope and I feel loved. Silly, I know! It's just who I am :) <BR/><BR/>We are continuing to pray for you and Billy...I hope to see you soon!<BR/><BR/>love,<BR/>April<BR/><BR/>ps please, please, please upload pictures of you and Billy at Halloween...I'm sure you guys did not disappoint!!April Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13844931622096397208noreply@blogger.com