tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post4893707970669744397..comments2024-02-10T10:20:14.121-08:00Comments on A Daily Scoop: Are We There Yet?Stephanie Waitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08952237536421682841noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-52923222108661403712008-11-11T14:56:00.000-08:002008-11-11T14:56:00.000-08:00Hello Stephanie! I dont personally know you altho...Hello Stephanie! I dont personally know you although reading your blog everday I feel as though I do! I have commented once before about a similar dream we shared. Anyhow I wanted to say I am so extremely happy for you and your family for your soon addition to your family, what a great joy that will be, and also knowing that Camille is with him/her now telling the little one all about the wonderful family theyre about to join! What a blessing!<BR/>Also, I loved your post, and I very often wonder the same things! Especially recenty in light of General Conference, recent Political Events and so on, just make it more fresh in my mind. Part of me hopes its not too soon, I have much to get ready for, and other parts of me wishes it would just come already! I love all your posts and hope for you and your family contiued comfort, and many many blessings! I hope you feel much better soon, and thankyou so much for just being you!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15778885946071339759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-51976410528828967432008-11-03T07:23:00.000-08:002008-11-03T07:23:00.000-08:00Thank you for that last paragraph. I needed that.....Thank you for that last paragraph. I needed that...May I share something that I think speaks volumes. Yesterday a gal in my ward at sacrament said "We experience joy during our tribulations" This is because we may not know why we going through what we may be going through...But we have the gospel and that is our joy!Susyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788781915884137809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-33661277754481404242008-11-02T04:04:00.000-08:002008-11-02T04:04:00.000-08:00I know how you feel, I often want to ask, "Ar...I know how you feel, I often want to ask, "Are we nearly there yet?" I really hope so. One thing I learned as an adult that I find refreshing is that I don't have to have reached perfection by then. None of us will have. As a child I really thought I had to be perfect before I died in order to make it back to Heavenly Father. I didn't realise then how hard it would be. There's a beautiful song that expresses how I feel about the Saviour coming again which was published in The Ensign a couple of years ago - the words and music are lovely. I've written parts for it and our small ward choir is learning it right now. I'm afraid it's only available as a pdf and not a sound file, though I could email you one if you'd like to hear it. A link for the words and music are below.<BR/><BR/>http://www.lds.org/churchmagazines/2003/Dec2003Ensign.pdf#page=14<BR/><BR/>& Congratulations on your pregnancy. I'm so happy for you. Hope all goes well<BR/><BR/>Love RuthRuthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09451157622333105006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-74265732552428466912008-10-31T18:53:00.000-07:002008-10-31T18:53:00.000-07:00Very insightful. Thank you!Very insightful. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14088884340691942623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-36603978087051941152008-10-30T15:55:00.000-07:002008-10-30T15:55:00.000-07:00I remember the conversation we had about this when...I remember the conversation we had about this when we went to SYTYCD...I really like this analogy to sum up your feelings. The good news is that whether we are sort of close or still far at least we are on the journey! It's a destination worth waiting for!<BR/>Loves to you!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-89469960423632347152008-10-30T14:51:00.000-07:002008-10-30T14:51:00.000-07:00I never thought of it that way. Thanks for sharing...I never thought of it that way. Thanks for sharing.Aprilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09981297083253938248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-38231025211253945072008-10-30T08:37:00.000-07:002008-10-30T08:37:00.000-07:00Stephanie, My name is Lara Heiselbetz, I attended ...Stephanie, My name is Lara Heiselbetz, I attended your wards Trunk or Treat with a couple of our friends last night. I wanted so badly to approach you and tell you hi and that I am truly an avid reader of your blog. I have followed your story and your healing process since losing your precious Camille. You are always in my prayers. Last night when I saw you I felt like I was seeing a celebrity because I have been so interested in your story. I am sorry I wasn't brave enough to say hi last night, just know I think you are amazing and I pray everyday that the Lord brings your family comfort. Congratulations on the pregnancy. May you be blessed. If you can't remember me please visit my blog heizzyfam.blogspot.com. Oh and I loved this post, amazing as always!<BR/><BR/>Lara H.Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16481817851033215149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-59274851260232749532008-10-30T08:16:00.000-07:002008-10-30T08:16:00.000-07:00As a mother of 4 girls myself, I often feel the "a...As a mother of 4 girls myself, I often feel the "are we there yet?" feeling. Thank you for putting it such a wonderful way. You are so gifted with "words", it truly amazes me how you see the Lords hand in all things. Such a good example for me, thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-19178966235927170012008-10-29T22:33:00.000-07:002008-10-29T22:33:00.000-07:00Thank you for your blog. I had a rough day being a...Thank you for your blog. I had a rough day being a mother and now I feel like I can face another day. Your blog is a great inspiration and I'm grateful that you will share things that are obviously so close to your heart.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18204427455870972108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-6826925757429907532008-10-29T12:17:00.000-07:002008-10-29T12:17:00.000-07:00Stephanie I do not know you, nor do you know me. A...Stephanie I do not know you, nor do you know me. A friend of mine sent me your link and I keep finding myself waiting in anticipation for what you will write next. Thank you so much for your candid thoughts and testimony! I truly believe you are an "angel among us" sent to teach us all patience, endurance and FAITH. Thanks for letting so many people draw from your strength. I hope you have a healthy and wonderful pregnancy. <BR/>Much love to your beautiful family, The Sanders FamilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-7171736397181531602008-10-29T11:18:00.000-07:002008-10-29T11:18:00.000-07:00I don't know you, and it is a really round about w...I don't know you, and it is a really round about way that I came across your blog but... You are really inspirational to me and I hope you don't mind me reading your blog every once in awhile. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your stories and helping me. I really admire you and your happiness in what you have been faced with.Shawn, Hayley and Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10872393205894958477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-42747740127684417292008-10-29T11:08:00.000-07:002008-10-29T11:08:00.000-07:00You are such a great writer. This is a fantastic p...You are such a great writer. This is a fantastic post. I agree with your last statement. I think we are all learning some amazing lessons that will help us hold on in the last days until the moment we stand before our Savior. ThanksMelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01147410397562366167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-71400085450846664202008-10-29T08:49:00.000-07:002008-10-29T08:49:00.000-07:00I love this post, Stephanie. Sometimes I think, h...I love this post, Stephanie. Sometimes I think, half jokingly--half serious, "I'm not sure I want to live for eternity--it just sounds exhausting." This gave me an interesting perspective. I love to think about how Heavenly Father prepares us and comparing our understanding to that of children in the eternal grand scheme of things. Anyway, I enjoyed this post. Hope the nausea eases up ALOT for you SOON. :)<BR/>Love Ya,<BR/>Jennya.k.a. Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607434530421232102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-57753052016505914612008-10-29T08:27:00.000-07:002008-10-29T08:27:00.000-07:00I've so often noticed this same analogy, thanks fo...I've so often noticed this same analogy, thanks for putting it into such articulate words. So often as I'm counseling my children on patience and being grateful for what they have, that little voice in my heart gently reminds me that I need to work on the same things.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663084239837236800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-33842191516573226122008-10-29T05:52:00.000-07:002008-10-29T05:52:00.000-07:00Another reason to embrace the the opportunities th...Another reason to embrace the the opportunities that challenges bring to us. It was such a relief when I was able to finally look back to our hard times and feeling a little twinge that I missed them. Not the losses really, but the closeness that we developed with each other and Heavenly Father.Sharronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12013742271262533795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-48485988574369570982008-10-29T00:01:00.000-07:002008-10-29T00:01:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-88801336789441898182008-10-28T23:59:00.000-07:002008-10-28T23:59:00.000-07:00Hi Steph,I know what you are feeling here...I have...Hi Steph,<BR/>I know what you are feeling here...I have had several dreams lately that have given me those same types of thoughts. Did you read "The Great & The Terrible" Series yet? It will also leave you with that same feeling. <BR/>Jan2thfairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948543385308259830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-32541674996143561532008-10-28T21:45:00.000-07:002008-10-28T21:45:00.000-07:00Oh, that was great. And so true. Are we just beg...Oh, that was great. And so true. Are we just beginning? Or are we almost there? I also hope we're almost there, because it scares me to think this is only the beginning. What a wonderful test this is to trust God and not fear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-12125966685106633322008-10-28T21:29:00.000-07:002008-10-28T21:29:00.000-07:00I love all your posts! Congratulations on your ne...I love all your posts! Congratulations on your news! You might think I am wierd but I had a feeling that you might announce that you were expecting! Maybe I was just hopeful for you and your family! I wish you the very best! I hope you start feeling better soon! What a blessing! Lots of love, Kelsibows and morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787835477416145572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-53971417754145553302008-10-28T21:14:00.000-07:002008-10-28T21:14:00.000-07:00I needed this. It helps to have perspective when l...I needed this. It helps to have perspective when life gets mundane or 'too hard'. I really appreciate all of your soulful and spiritual entries. Thank you. I am going to try my hardest to endure.Sarah Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13335258776598471148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-2814411340915378292008-10-28T20:27:00.000-07:002008-10-28T20:27:00.000-07:00whoa, you totally read my mind and put it into wor...whoa, you totally read my mind and put it into words! Good post Steph.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404835494800745419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-19298927570006803012008-10-28T20:22:00.000-07:002008-10-28T20:22:00.000-07:00Wow! That was so thought provoking. I think you ar...Wow! That was so thought provoking. I think you are right, He must be preparing us for endurance. Thank you for this post.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874756871420984377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-85581985451570718402008-10-28T19:58:00.000-07:002008-10-28T19:58:00.000-07:00This is an excellent post!! You are an amazing wri...This is an excellent post!! You are an amazing writer and have such a profound way of explaining things! I am Lauren......WHEN ARE WE THERE?? But yet, I know I am not fully prepared, so I hope that I too am being prepared to hang on just a little longer! <BR/>Thank you for your inspiring words!Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724992629736329068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-73456808928638774112008-10-28T19:57:00.000-07:002008-10-28T19:57:00.000-07:00This hits home to me. Thank you.This hits home to me. Thank you.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15020492857084599276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7260216734032540750.post-86348650118504211392008-10-28T19:29:00.000-07:002008-10-28T19:29:00.000-07:00Wow. I can't tell you enough how glad I am that I ...Wow. I can't tell you enough how glad I am that I decided to come on here and read that tonight. Just like the country music songs says, "Some of the Lord's greatest gift's are unanswered prayers."<BR/>It is so true and I often question why I ask and don't receive or I am let down by what is occuring. But I now realize a little more that He is with me in everything and I should just have trust in the Lord. I would also like to say.. Congratulations on being pregnant! I'm happy for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com