tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post8316857491405908250..comments2023-06-01T04:48:00.958-05:00Comments on immeasurably more: standing to proclaimRoxannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03910019433347013517noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-85531099539958467572012-05-21T23:19:28.176-05:002012-05-21T23:19:28.176-05:00I approach this lady that needed assistance to buy...I approach this lady that needed assistance to buy her grandaughters shoes. She explained the horrific accident her family has encountered and the special Haitian man God had sent.My eyes swelter up with tears and thank this lady for sharing her bittersweet story. What a blessing we are given each day on Earth. I truly believe God has his purpose and intentions. May he continue to guide you in the right path and enrich your lives. That day I met your Mom was just another reminder how precious every breath we take really is. God Bless You. I hope the shoes will work and I got the sizes close to comfort .MamaLisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-50551762154984810632012-05-13T00:03:07.258-05:002012-05-13T00:03:07.258-05:00Crying my eyes out, praying for your family. Beaut...Crying my eyes out, praying for your family. Beautifully written post.rbrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972251732414670535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-71063016372099287182012-05-04T06:47:18.718-05:002012-05-04T06:47:18.718-05:00This truly and undoubtly is a miracle, amd to thin...This truly and undoubtly is a miracle, amd to think when you returned to your own home it too was live with electricity. The devil is alive. I still remember my childhood friend who died from an incident almost exactly like this. His mother also was out and the devastation and helplessness she felt and we all felt in our neighborhhood was so profound. I know you are the happiest woman alive on earth!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-7723485535110535862012-05-01T14:45:20.563-05:002012-05-01T14:45:20.563-05:00Oh my goodness girl. You've got me crying. W...Oh my goodness girl. You've got me crying. What a powerful post! Our God is BIG! Praise Him from the rafters for sending that man to help your family. <br /><br />When I was a little girl I got locked in/shocked to a popcorn machine at a recession stand I was working at. It was SO painful! I can still remember how that felt to this day. Thankfully someone was there to pull me off too. GOD IS GOOD!Farmgirl Paintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205054615599523192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-22429469082015654352012-04-30T23:41:43.714-05:002012-04-30T23:41:43.714-05:00I hadn't seen this post 'til just now . . ...I hadn't seen this post 'til just now . . . Oh my gosh, Roxanne and Jason. I cried as I read this. I am still crying. Tears of the terror you must have felt. Tears of relief that you are all OK. Tears of awe at your praising and worshiping Him in the midst of all the unknowns and the pain and fear. I am overwhelmed, and so incredibly thankful you are all OK. I love you guys.stefan Mustainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310976413110318809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-63545372130585520532012-04-30T21:04:03.821-05:002012-04-30T21:04:03.821-05:00praise be to God!!! thank you, thank you, Lord.praise be to God!!! thank you, thank you, Lord.nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13098741321818756907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-80506608973338904552012-04-30T15:21:10.644-05:002012-04-30T15:21:10.644-05:00Dear Roxanne, I came across your story via a frien...Dear Roxanne, I came across your story via a friend, and I cried as I read your story. You have an amazing and resilient family, not only on earth but also in Heaven. God is with your family, sweetie. I am praying and thanking God that they are still with you. Wishing your girls and hubby a quick recovery.<br /><br />Maria @ A Blooming SpiritAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-54911970496543056682012-04-30T11:23:17.186-05:002012-04-30T11:23:17.186-05:00Dear Roxanne,
We've been upholding all you guy...Dear Roxanne,<br />We've been upholding all you guys in prayer since you left here. But all the more for the past few days since I heard the news from Jason. It's indeed the Lord's Mighty Hand that was there to protect Jason and the kids. We will continue to lift you all up. We have come to love and cherish you guys since our meeting in our home, though we know each other only for a few hours, it's like the Lord has connected our hearts together. Take care. Blessings on you and your family. May the Lord place a hedge of protection around each and everyone of you.<br /> With Warm Regards<br />Philip, Gayathri, Aashika and AashritaPhiliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12116952812361842483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-86056094183212973892012-04-30T11:21:43.893-05:002012-04-30T11:21:43.893-05:00Dear Roxanne,
We've been upholding all you guy...Dear Roxanne,<br />We've been upholding all you guys in prayer since you left here. But all the more for the past few days since I heard the news from Jason. It's indeed the Lord's Mighty Hand that was there to protect Jason and the kids. We will continue to lift you all up. We have come to love and cherish you guys since our meeting in our home, though we know each other only for a few hours, it's like the Lord has connected our hearts together. Take care. Blessings on you and your family. May the Lord place a hedge of protection around each and everyone of you.<br /> With Warm Regards<br />Philip, Gayathri, Aashika and AashritaPhiliphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12116952812361842483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-77278423277925024642012-04-29T12:23:37.313-05:002012-04-29T12:23:37.313-05:00Dear Roxanne,
I wept with you and rejoiced with y...Dear Roxanne,<br /><br />I wept with you and rejoiced with you. Praising God for his protection and healing and grace. Your girls are beautiful!<br /><br />Blessings, Patty ArensenUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07962003756791620470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-22543013527284533142012-04-29T08:44:35.283-05:002012-04-29T08:44:35.283-05:00oh my goodness! i am so sorry y'all had to go ...oh my goodness! i am so sorry y'all had to go through that! praise God that everyone is ok now.Lorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251509979164618713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-49526331829240836402012-04-29T08:01:26.408-05:002012-04-29T08:01:26.408-05:00Roxanne,
I printed out what you had written and at...Roxanne,<br />I printed out what you had written and attempted to read it to John as we drove to Carol Stream to visit Gpa. The tears flowed and my voice quivered. By the time we got there, all my mascara was on the kleenex. Thanks so much for sharing with us the thoughts of your heart in such a beautiful way. We with you give all praise and glory to our most gracious, all powerful, merciful and loving Father, Creator of the Universe. We do believe in miracles. All praise to Him who reigns above. We love you and thank God for you, each one. We pray for His blessings to be extended to all those you encounter in these last few weeks in Zanizibar. Much love, Aunt Ruth (& Uncle John)ruthpwillishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15699367360380370412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-87914538448469158422012-04-29T07:22:51.544-05:002012-04-29T07:22:51.544-05:00Just sat down to read your latest posts (was away ...Just sat down to read your latest posts (was away all week) and am thankful for God's protection over your precious Jason, Anni, and Evy! Your faith is shining through!Janet Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08489759859200322292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-1645649601591812782012-04-29T00:56:21.802-05:002012-04-29T00:56:21.802-05:00How amazing, Rox. I cried the whole way through, ...How amazing, Rox. I cried the whole way through, thinking the whole time of the lyrics to the song, "Blessed be the Name" (You give and take away, You give and take away, My heart will choose to say, Lord blessed be Your name). I am so relieved and thankful and in awe that things turned out the way they did. He has so much planned for your family. Even now, think of all the people you are reaching with this testimony of faith and trust. Love you and am so, so happy to see pictures of your family alive and well.<br />Love,<br />GrantM. or W.W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02526844775999778875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-1448738989653297492012-04-28T15:02:13.045-05:002012-04-28T15:02:13.045-05:00It was great to hear that our God is still alive a...It was great to hear that our God is still alive and he cares for all of us, even when some people doubt Him. Praise to Him and also for continued healing for all of you , Thanks for sharing this wonderful answer to prayer.Elainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-19523877144147261762012-04-28T10:16:02.939-05:002012-04-28T10:16:02.939-05:00a friend sent your link - I have been bawling my e...a friend sent your link - I have been bawling my eyes out. HE IS GOOD!!!!!!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835222169409725000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-54808478311380613042012-04-28T10:10:55.020-05:002012-04-28T10:10:55.020-05:00Roxanne, thank you for sharing your thoughts and y...Roxanne, thank you for sharing your thoughts and your heart. This was very difficult to read; I'm sure it was much harder for you to write as you thought through the entire ordeal again in detail. We've all shed many tears, but praise God, many of them were tears of joy! Love you all so much.Gma Rhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13763490794991966860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-15680589578915295752012-04-28T05:42:57.901-05:002012-04-28T05:42:57.901-05:00Roxi, thank you for your story. I think the part t...Roxi, thank you for your story. I think the part that moved me most deeply is this:<br />"The world is not safe. Anywhere. It is fallen. And we are never promised pain-free, easy lives and nor do I want one as these times I sense the richness of His love, the extent of His Grace, the powerful reach and gentle care of His hand." <br /><br />That is a hard but real truth.<br />and with Annie, I thank you for the photo. <br />May God be praised.<br /><br />I would be interested in hearing more of the medical side, to understand the effect or lack of effect of the electric shock on Jason, Anni and Evy. <br />But maybe there is not much to say, beyond what might have been expected did not occur.Cathleen Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15522034382473245927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-62550211231724152102012-04-27T22:20:56.931-05:002012-04-27T22:20:56.931-05:00I read this after hearing about it from Unity. I a...I read this after hearing about it from Unity. I am praising the Lord with you! Thank you for sharing your story. It's been years since I worked with you at the 1st Free retreat. I remember that you were a wonderful person to serve alongside. :) I will keep you & your family in my prayers. My heart is in Africa so I will think of you often!<br />Karen McMillanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-44696085943409167892012-04-27T22:20:01.197-05:002012-04-27T22:20:01.197-05:00I read this after hearing about it from Unity. I a...I read this after hearing about it from Unity. I am praising the Lord with you! Thank you for sharing your story. It's been years since I worked with you at the 1st Free retreat. I remember that you were a wonderful person to serve alongside. :) I will keep you & your family in my prayers. My heart is in Africa so I will think of you often!<br />Karen McMillanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-11616910989395865182012-04-27T19:49:50.993-05:002012-04-27T19:49:50.993-05:00WOW ... *TEARY EYED* .... What an amazing testimon...WOW ... *TEARY EYED* .... What an amazing testimony for our awesome and amazing GOD! He is GOOD! And i so agree with that sometimes the people who will react the best to a situation are the ones that magically (spiritually) be where they need to be... so much of this story was based on one miracle after another ... I am so very sorry it happened... but i am honored that you shared this with us as I am sure the memories from this day will replay over and over... PRAISE the LORD your family is still complete! That is how its meant to be! <3Amy Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036709192948087400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-85548757141100276892012-04-27T18:39:03.746-05:002012-04-27T18:39:03.746-05:00Hi Roxanne - I was one of Erica (Engstrom's) r...Hi Roxanne - I was one of Erica (Engstrom's) roommates in college and we have remained great friends. She sent an email requesting prayer for Jason and your girls. Of course the story grips hearts and inspires really authentic, fervent "God help" prayers. It is so wonderful and encouraging that He indeed said yes to those cries that were lifted up all over the world. Your account is so special and inspiring - that knowledge that there will be trouble in this life and we still serve and trust God no matter what the answer.<br />Thank you for sharing your story and for being such a wonderful example of a true Christ follower.<br />Have fun with your family and know that the family of God is rejoicing with you!!!!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02257433444415207944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-67607854154353565592012-04-27T17:45:23.422-05:002012-04-27T17:45:23.422-05:00Hi Roxanne, we're friends of Jorie, and we'...Hi Roxanne, we're friends of Jorie, and we've been praying for you guys ever since we heard the news. Your blog post is beautifully written and speaks so well of the awesome presence of God through the hard times. I can only say "WOW!" after reading through the whole thing, especially because your heart is soo disposed to praise Him - what an example for all of us!! Thanks for your faithfulness to Him and for not allowing any of your trust to be stolen. I can only hope that in the face of such trauma my attitude and eyes would be fixed on the Lord as yours were. We serve such an amazing God, He is so worthy of our trust and adoration, and your story is even further proof of that. Thanks so much for sharing - the Lord is encouraging and strengthening many hearts through your testimony. God bless, rest well, hope everyone continues to recover well.Faithhttp://www.thesweetroad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-49466981296667376332012-04-27T17:23:12.015-05:002012-04-27T17:23:12.015-05:00Absolutely amazing! We are so thankful that God br...Absolutely amazing! We are so thankful that God brought your family through this alive! We were praying and praying! God still has incredible plans for your family! We see e a great, great God!<br />In Christ, Steve and Patti Huppkdzwriter@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146539585580367292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-897354072673732654.post-53217109105714377042012-04-27T15:13:24.258-05:002012-04-27T15:13:24.258-05:00Hugs (It's all I've got - as I'm overw...Hugs (It's all I've got - as I'm overwhelmed it seems a physical expression of love would serve best).Stan and Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479504184055485998noreply@blogger.com