tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post7050241153821714619..comments2023-07-15T08:47:53.558-07:00Comments on Snips and Snails: One Year LaterJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12894803178034411194noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-74123302266802081012011-07-13T11:47:50.482-07:002011-07-13T11:47:50.482-07:00I'm praying. I'm praying right now. And I ...I'm praying. I'm praying right now. And I will continue to pray!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-47902449464664619002011-06-28T15:45:02.140-07:002011-06-28T15:45:02.140-07:00HI
My name is Jenna and I came across your site. ...HI<br />My name is Jenna and I came across your site. Andrew is an amazing, courageous, strong and determined fighter. He is a brave warrior, smilen champ and an inspirational hero. I was born with a rare life threatening disease, and I love it when others sign my guestbook. www.miraclechamp.webs.comSmilen Champhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312018180245012719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-62498203107212436182011-06-14T10:28:06.877-07:002011-06-14T10:28:06.877-07:00Hi Julie just wanted to say hi and happy summer!Hi Julie just wanted to say hi and happy summer!T.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15380182375299967256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-31891256558728280262011-06-12T11:05:57.753-07:002011-06-12T11:05:57.753-07:00I was just checking in, letting you know that here...I was just checking in, letting you know that here in Saskatchewan, we are still thinking of you and wishing you well. :) <br /><br />JoyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-58199796757706356092011-05-25T19:21:22.120-07:002011-05-25T19:21:22.120-07:00Hey, Julie. Just stopped by to let you know I'...Hey, Julie. Just stopped by to let you know I'm thinking of you and still sending prayers your way.Wordfiendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11953425796249652505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-73744061292912677222011-05-06T09:55:21.842-07:002011-05-06T09:55:21.842-07:00Just know that one year will become two and then t...Just know that one year will become two and then three and then a decade. The anniversary day of the discovery is always the hardest. But it will get easier. And as for taking time off . . . do.<br /><br />Enjoy your sons. Enjoy your life. Revel in the small things like a baseball game or missed homework or the temper tantrum. They are all precious and should be savored. <br /><br />Bless you and your family. <br /><br />And Happy Mother's Day to a mother who deserves it.Anne Patronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07723067771300942715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-62810355572220057852011-04-28T14:31:00.486-07:002011-04-28T14:31:00.486-07:00Without you and you sharing your journey I am not ...Without you and you sharing your journey I am not sure how I would have handled ours over the past year. Thank you isn't enough but it is all I have at the moment. I will keep you all in my prayers now and always!Michelle Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266765257859122453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-58632912289854593152011-04-27T20:45:36.155-07:002011-04-27T20:45:36.155-07:00Just wanted to let you know you're on my heart...Just wanted to let you know you're on my heart and in my prayers.Wordfiendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11953425796249652505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-20037702213924764812011-04-21T20:18:21.663-07:002011-04-21T20:18:21.663-07:00Ah Julie,
Words cannot express how thankful I am t...Ah Julie,<br />Words cannot express how thankful I am that your family was able to celebrate at the park with ice cream a most difficult year completed. Your last paragraph is beautiful. I love the part about in Jesus, you've had a safe place to take all the rage, anxiety, etc.<br />Your writing voice is authentic and while I haven't loved the content (Andrew's illness and struggle) I've loved how you shared - all of it.<br /><br />Great article by Lewis Smedes - btw, he was the graduation speaker at Brent's college graduation at Westmont in 95 - just a month after the Oklahoma bombing and his speech was entitled "Keep Hope Alive" - article sounded a lot like it.<br />Love to you and your family!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087392235752370152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-50191697611266216472011-04-20T07:33:26.390-07:002011-04-20T07:33:26.390-07:00Your words- I felt them right down to my core. I ...Your words- I felt them right down to my core. I always do, but today they rattled me and I purely felt your happiness, your sadness, your anger.<br /><br />I'm grateful for it.<br /><br />take your break and snuggle your family close, it is well deserved :)T.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15380182375299967256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-36108308995742821482011-04-19T04:58:02.308-07:002011-04-19T04:58:02.308-07:00Thank you for writing that, Julie. It is beautifu...Thank you for writing that, Julie. It is beautiful. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. We have been on similar journeys with our Andrews, yours with your son and mine with my husband. Glad everything is wonderful now. Andy had his year scan yesterday and sees the Dr. tomorrow for the results. God is with us no matter what! Love to you and your family.mlbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441221015770319167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-50134890386255420332011-04-18T21:31:45.675-07:002011-04-18T21:31:45.675-07:00Oh Julie, I cannot imagine your nightmare... not c...Oh Julie, I cannot imagine your nightmare... not can I imagine how I would survive watching my child suffer. And my greatest fear of all... would my faith withstand such circumstances. <br />You, your son and your family are an inspiration... and I still pray for your Andrew when I can't sleep at night... which is often :)<br />Thank you for sharing your story... for your honesty and vulnerability.<br />Your strength and courage is a testimony that God is faithful and can be trusted.<br />Isaiah 41:10 is a memory verse that has served me well over the years. Praying it comforts you too.linda thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819203001583691536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-82192007195020689242011-04-18T21:11:34.694-07:002011-04-18T21:11:34.694-07:00Julie, I'm so, so glad that you and Andrew are...Julie, I'm so, so glad that you and Andrew are where you are today, one year later. I am in awe of your strength...I couldn't even imagine. I will miss you while you're on break, but I hope you get the chance to relax and enjoy yourself. :)kellyhttp://www.chasinghugo.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-4879463309656892202011-04-18T20:46:52.893-07:002011-04-18T20:46:52.893-07:00Bless your heart! I'm so glad this year is be...Bless your heart! I'm so glad this year is behind you. I pray it's only the terror of waiting on those scans from here on out. <br /><br />And hearing those words, all clear!<br /><br />It's been a while since I stopped by. My son is a brain tumor survivor. <br /><br />We're hoping to finish up with our 6 months scans in May. We are 6 years out of the nightmare.<br /><br />Enjoy your break!!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495342741364402414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-6838600853242869372011-04-18T20:26:35.483-07:002011-04-18T20:26:35.483-07:00I love that you celebrated with ice cream and somb...I love that you celebrated with ice cream and somber reflection. I love that you pulled together as a family and survived.<br /><br />I pray that you will have "the peace that passes understanding". (I'm praying for it for myself too because I don't always understand God either...)<br /><br />PS: Will you ever go to the Olive Garden again?<br /><br />PPS: Take a break if need be, but don't be gone too long -- k?Chelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206643310723527648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-5089931148942243612011-04-18T20:02:09.785-07:002011-04-18T20:02:09.785-07:00Thanks so much for sharing your painful, emotional...Thanks so much for sharing your painful, emotional, and unbelievable journey through the past 12 months. Enjoy your blogging break. Enjoy your beautiful family. Lord knows that you deserve it! And when you return... all of your faithful readers will be here!G and Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204095556845298735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-50385922938133551942011-04-18T19:49:44.755-07:002011-04-18T19:49:44.755-07:00I'll miss you, but enjoy your break.
What an...I'll miss you, but enjoy your break.<br /><br /> What an amazing anniversary. <br /><br />What a journey.<br /><br />Hugs to you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00732203991908884482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-29921926059283937232011-04-18T15:47:12.346-07:002011-04-18T15:47:12.346-07:00What a powerful post. I can't imagine how you ...What a powerful post. I can't imagine how you could ever "let go and enjoy each moment" after what you have been through. Take the time you need, for yourself. I'll be lifting you up in prayer.Wordfiendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11953425796249652505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-64092468884193964232011-04-18T13:43:25.962-07:002011-04-18T13:43:25.962-07:00Sounds like you marked this dreadful anniversary j...Sounds like you marked this dreadful anniversary just as you should: simply, with gratefulness and reflection, and with hugs and ice cream. I feel privileged to have shared this journey with you, if only from the periphery. I don't say this with hyperbole, Julie: Your strength is amazing. Enjoy your much-deserved break. I'll miss your voice and be here when you get back.Staciahttp://myfluffybunnies.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-72529211262179050222011-04-18T11:02:05.610-07:002011-04-18T11:02:05.610-07:00I'm happy that God has blessed you and your fa...I'm happy that God has blessed you and your family in ways that we may never understand. I have kept you in my prayers always and we don't always understand why, but Faith is what leads us on. May God bless your family forever and ever.MrsPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15102901160095518725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-92223867392062932992011-04-18T09:26:08.754-07:002011-04-18T09:26:08.754-07:00I'm so glad I found you.
I'm so glad Andre...I'm so glad I found you.<br />I'm so glad Andrew is doing so well.<br />I'm so glad you're on the other side of your nightmare.Lyndsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11191079605746896379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-20522576987564368512011-04-18T08:18:50.091-07:002011-04-18T08:18:50.091-07:00this is really beautiful! i think you captured you...this is really beautiful! i think you captured your year in a very real way. you took me on a little journey, back through your year. i am so glad you, Andrew, and your family have made it through. hopefully stronger, healthier, and with a greater ability to see the beauty in a sometimes painful world.Telahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15063472234632679948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6583672216566631732.post-89223513388265188072011-04-18T08:04:59.689-07:002011-04-18T08:04:59.689-07:00Such a beautiful post, Julie! I think one detail y...Such a beautiful post, Julie! I think one detail you missed though was that through it all, you kept your wits about you, in fact you were quiet witty and you still found the time to be there for others, including me. <br /><br />Thank you so much, Julie - for you friendship, your support and your encouragement. I am so happy that everything is as it it should be. I pray that Andrew is able to stay cancer free for as long as we both shall live. <br /><br />Hugs, <br />MalissaMissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16599198052046018283noreply@blogger.com