tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post1710390624304004437..comments2024-02-10T10:20:14.121-08:00Comments on A Daily Scoop: A New ReasonStephanie Waitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08952237536421682841noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-209608731584368232008-07-03T22:42:00.000-07:002008-07-03T22:42:00.000-07:00I stumbled onto your blog while checking a friend'...I stumbled onto your blog while checking a friend's blog who is struggling with the same kind of loss. My heart breaks for your family. I have been deeply and profoundly touched. My husband and I have been entrusted with a very difficult child to raise. I struggle everyday with how to meet his needs and how to keep myself in control. Your blog made me see my children, all of them, in a whole new light. I'm trying to make sure I hug them more, and seize every moment I'm blessed with. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and feelings; it has been a strength for my testimony.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-8823154709765528232008-06-30T22:58:00.000-07:002008-06-30T22:58:00.000-07:00Stephanie, I heard about your blog through my s...Stephanie,<BR/> I heard about your blog through my sister in law. I honestly can not say I know what your going through. I can only imagine how hard this must be for you and your family! But I want you to know you have inspired and changed my life forever. My husband and I are not sealed in the temple yet, but we are working towards it and hopefully soon we can too have this blessing! Reading your testimony and what you have gone through has opened my eyes!! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your story, and touching MY life!! You are an amazing example to all, I have been so lucky to cross your path and be touched and inspired by such a strong and loving spirit, so thank you again. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of need! You will be in my prayers!!!! <BR/><BR/>Sincerly,<BR/>Candace OwensCandace & Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12083543965522911173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-79786899828442330942008-06-30T20:37:00.000-07:002008-06-30T20:37:00.000-07:00I also found your blog through a friend of a frien...I also found your blog through a friend of a friend. I just want you to know how thankful I am for the opportunity to read your blog. I can't imagine the heartache your family is enduring, but I thank you for your honesty and realness. I will be a better mom because of you! I truly think you have touched so many lives through sharing your experience. My faith and testimony has been strenghthened because of you and your family---thank you! <BR/>Reading your blog has reminded me that there are so many things in life that just don't matter! Family and the gospel is it! I want you to know our family is praying for your family and will continue to do so. Thank you<BR/>LoriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-80181950511792742762008-06-30T20:22:00.000-07:002008-06-30T20:22:00.000-07:00I know Elizabeth and Lesli only through blogging. ...I know Elizabeth and Lesli only through blogging. I've clicked over to yours a couple times recently and spent a long time reading through all the recent posts today. What a blessing it is that your family seems to be rising and strengthened and drawn together through this. My daughter is three. She asks me why 8 million times a day. I've been reminded to use each of these daily 8 million questions as opportunities to interact with her and love her rather than give short answers just to get her to to stop the chain of hearing herself talk. I've realized I have too many things I've been putting off. I made a list today of 25 things I need to remember about her right now....I'll continue to do this regularly too. I'm bolting our heavy new bookshelf to the wall tomorrow. I'm pajama-partying with her tonight. Thanks for the reminder to procrastinate all the junk that doesn't matter that much and instead do what does matter now. I am so sorry for your loss but truly just inspired by how you and your family already seem to be blossoming.alliehoopeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745667651555927489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-5383449605267884042008-06-30T19:52:00.000-07:002008-06-30T19:52:00.000-07:00Again, another person you do not know. Yet, like m...Again, another person you do not know. Yet, like many others I am so inspired by you. Thank you for your testimony, your faith, and strength.It has always amazed me how those so in need of comfort can comfort and strenghthen others. May the Lord bless your sweet family.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456846201807604143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-59391252576620895342008-06-30T18:44:00.000-07:002008-06-30T18:44:00.000-07:00Thank you for sharing. I have been touched and edi...Thank you for sharing. I have been touched and edified. I feel a little better prepared for the pitfalls that may come my way.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18095944314097179668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-65610536725325812582008-06-30T18:15:00.000-07:002008-06-30T18:15:00.000-07:00It amazes me how tragedy can make one closer to fa...It amazes me how tragedy can make one closer to faith and knowing our Heavenly Father has a plan for us, or, it makes us ask "why me?". Which, I am sure at times you have asked yourself. Just know that you will see her again. That she is safe and well. It's how we handle what's left behind, and you, my dear,you are doing amazing.arahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686433974445244764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-67049766118685451212008-06-30T15:15:00.000-07:002008-06-30T15:15:00.000-07:00Just to add another affirmation to those here that...Just to add another affirmation to those here that your family's tragedy has affected me and my family, and my heart has been touched and my sensitivities heightened. My children are more precious than ever to me now and I find myself able to be more patient,loving, and caring thanks to you. May your family be continually blessed.Rachel Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13268098332690762352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-62101872504615565452008-06-30T14:10:00.000-07:002008-06-30T14:10:00.000-07:00Thank you for sharing your testimony with us. You ...Thank you for sharing your testimony with us. You are letting so many into your heart and are touching so many lives. <BR/>BIG HUGS<BR/>Julie PresleyPresley familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906362945920064243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-80269729406424492742008-06-30T13:22:00.000-07:002008-06-30T13:22:00.000-07:00thank you so much for that beautiful testimony. i...thank you so much for that beautiful testimony. i'm so grateful for the strength of it because i know it really is the source of what is getting you through it all. i'm actually really excited for all those who may stumble upon this post who may not be members of the church. i have no doubt that it will ring loudly in their ears. again, you amaze me.MaryClaire Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565067462212408638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-65231959717639487262008-06-30T12:52:00.000-07:002008-06-30T12:52:00.000-07:00I too have found your blog and you are so inspirat...I too have found your blog and you are so inspirational! THANK YOU for sharing your thoughts! You are an incredible example and it is neat to think of how many lives you are inspiring. You don't know me but you have touched my life for good! You have an amazing testimony, thank goodness for the seed of faith that you planted at a young age! <BR/><BR/>I love all the previous comments, I especially loved the one who said "that Camille is watching over you and is in awe watching her awesome Mommy!!!!"<BR/><BR/>May the power prayer continue to bless you and your family!<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>StaciStaci Rochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214807842316053187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-651761619728767812008-06-30T11:40:00.000-07:002008-06-30T11:40:00.000-07:00Stephanie, you are an amazing person, with an outs...Stephanie,<BR/> you are an amazing person, with an outstanding testimony. I'm so sorry for loss. A friend of mine came across your blog and told me to read it. You have truely inspired me. I had an experience similiar to yours when I was a teenager and not so active in the church, I am now an active member and am sealed to my husband and four children, and look back and wish I could have had the same outlook as you do. It was definently a trying time and can now say my testimony has grown tremindously from it. I pray that you and your family will continue to feel comfort and peace in the weeks and months to come.<BR/> Heather DeborskiHeather & Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545282090765293045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-42964433094357825702008-06-30T11:15:00.000-07:002008-06-30T11:15:00.000-07:00I was referred to your blog this morning and I hav...I was referred to your blog this morning and I have spent about an hour reading your blog and crying my eyes out. I am LDS and also live in Las Vegas. I have three young boys and I will hold them tighter and kiss them more often because of your example and testimony. Thank you for sharing and for being so REAL. I know it must be difficult, but your beautiful Camille has already changed so many lives and your blog has helped me not take everything I have for granted. Thank you. Your family is in our prayers.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/><BR/>Janet Shumwayjanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762548659644409176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-75540764034181279212008-06-30T10:40:00.000-07:002008-06-30T10:40:00.000-07:00Stephanie,I have been faithfully reading your blog...Stephanie,<BR/>I have been faithfully reading your blog the past few weeks since my sister-in-law (who's in your sister's ward) told me about Camille. I had no idea when I clicked on your link that Stephanie Waite's blog is the same Stephanie Harris that was on Paradise Dance Team so many years ago. It really is a small blog world. Although I only knew you briefly (you may not even remember me), I do remember being impressed with you back then. Considering the events of the past month in your life and your willingness to share them here on your blog I can only try to convey how much more impressed I have been by you. I feel like I owe you a million thanks for sharing so openly and profoundly. My life has been forever changed for the better because of what you have experienced. I have taken your words and tried to live your advice each day with my own family. I hope you know what a strength you have been to so many as I know that my circle of friends have all been impacted by your family's tragedy, all for the better. Thank you for sharing your pictures, your thoughts, and your testimony. *And* it's good to know you are still into dance even if it's through SYTYCD! Sending my love and appreciation,<BR/>Sarah (Garrard) Barlow [sarahbarlow.blogspot.com]barlowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547648936191834304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-64922514466012238892008-06-30T10:01:00.000-07:002008-06-30T10:01:00.000-07:00Amazing that you have the opportunity to share you...Amazing that you have the opportunity to share your powerful witness and testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel restored in the latter-days through this medium. Hundreds read your blog, Steph, maybe thousands. How you cling to your faith through such a tremendous trial has certainly made you a light for the gospel. Abd from what I know of Camille (the toilet picture says it all!), she has a hand in all of this. Thank you for showing all of us how to turn tragedies into experiences that strengthen us rather than break us, without denying the reality of the pain and sorrow that accompany such trials. I love you, Steph!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-51695074757299566192008-06-30T07:38:00.000-07:002008-06-30T07:38:00.000-07:00Thank you for sharing your testimony Steph. It is...Thank you for sharing your testimony Steph. It is so beautiful and I think everyone, those not of our faith especially, now have a perfect idea and understanding of just HOW you are possibly getting through this. <BR/><BR/>Sending love, prayers and hugs your way!!s ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759435938486634786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-90781587564761298712008-06-30T07:35:00.000-07:002008-06-30T07:35:00.000-07:00I too am lurking your blog, and wanted to say than...I too am lurking your blog, and wanted to say thank you for clinging to our heavenly father, My nephew also drowned in the swimming pool, and reading this brings back memories. I love that you show strength in your sorrow, and hold fast to the eternal plan. I have 5 girls, and the sisterly bond shows very strong in your girls, Thank you for your example to others, she definatly was a choice child of god, and you will renite again, with open arms, that will be priceless.Devrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028009566090355704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-73283818100176923432008-06-30T06:51:00.000-07:002008-06-30T06:51:00.000-07:00Glad to hear your little one is feeling better. M...Glad to hear your little one is feeling better. My oldest does not do "re-entry" well, either. The start of the school year has always been difficult for him. <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for sharing the link. I do have a church home, but I still feel like my heart is searching-and I have yet to figure out for what. It's hard to find the answers when you don't know what your questions are. Your testimony, along with those amazing pictures, has given me much to think about today-thank you. <BR/><BR/>Continued prayers...Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334451538510881562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-27269684426421046672008-06-30T06:43:00.001-07:002008-06-30T06:43:00.001-07:00Found this great song and thought you might want t...Found this great song and thought you might want to listen to it....<BR/><BR/>"in Less then an hour"<BR/><BR/>http://cdbaby.com/cd/csteele2Sleepless In St. Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507013041823881069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-38065493082445062762008-06-30T06:43:00.000-07:002008-06-30T06:43:00.000-07:00Found this great song and thought you might want t...Found this great song and thought you might want to listen to it....<BR/><BR/>"in Less then an hour"<BR/><BR/>http://cdbaby.com/cd/csteele2Sleepless In St. Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507013041823881069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-16407820804749360912008-06-30T06:35:00.000-07:002008-06-30T06:35:00.000-07:00stephanie...i have been reading your blog almost e...stephanie...i have been reading your blog almost every day. your writing speaks to me in a profound way. here you are helping so many others when it should be the other way around. you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers...may you continue to feel the love of our Heavenly Father and the peace that can only be found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. i love you...katie (gibson) morgankatierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14556028533165983792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-44142537771647032952008-06-29T23:39:00.000-07:002008-06-29T23:39:00.000-07:00Through you so many including myself are being tau...Through you so many including myself are being taught so many important truths. Thank you for sharing them so openly.Our hearts still ache for each of you, and we pray for your comfort.Hugs-A.FolgerJim and Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314763412751280311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-30899301000468747892008-06-29T22:32:00.000-07:002008-06-29T22:32:00.000-07:00You don't know me but I too have immediate family ...You don't know me but I too have immediate family building up the kingdom of heaven from heaven. HAving lost my father and older brother at a young age I struggled with the gospel in my teenage years. If not for the sealing powers of the temple and priesthood I would have taken a different path that led me away from my father in heaven instead of closer. What a wonderful blessing it has been to have the challenge of living my life to be worthy for live together as a family for eternity. My angles are waiting and guiding me now that i am a mother trying to teach the gospel to my own children now. I feel blessed a uplifted to "know" you through you testimony. With time it does get easier to be normal. Angels are with us ours are just closer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-45335431809438789452008-06-29T22:22:00.000-07:002008-06-29T22:22:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for sharing your testimony with ...Thank you so much for sharing your testimony with everyone, and being so open and honest with your feelings. You are such an amazing person. I think you have changed so many lives and will continue to do so through sharing your experience. It is so great to know that families can be together forever. I know my family absolutely cannot wait until the second coming to be with my brother again. My prayers continue to be with you and your family. <BR/>Love,<BR/>JaNaeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-28596698870609501382008-06-29T22:19:00.000-07:002008-06-29T22:19:00.000-07:00I just stumbled onto this blog from my daughters b...I just stumbled onto this blog from my daughters blog comments. My heart just aches as I read what has happened in your family. I can't even begin to imagine your pain and loss, may the Lord bless you with comfort and peace. There is heaven in your home when someone you love is in heaven. God bless you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com