tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post5818164106206229193..comments2023-10-02T03:16:48.356-05:00Comments on "EB"ing a Mommy: That can't happen fast enough.Courtney Rothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781571778358173399noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-33798312288410746082013-02-07T00:38:45.400-06:002013-02-07T00:38:45.400-06:00Tripp is waiting for you in heaven. He's sitti...Tripp is waiting for you in heaven. He's sitting in Jesus' lap. Oh what a reunion it will be when you've got to meet, hug and kiss him again.. remember that We are not of this world, and earth is not our home. Have faith that in Christ you will meet Tripp again..eternally inseparable.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10745206666214869426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-60559089555323414622012-07-08T07:45:21.498-05:002012-07-08T07:45:21.498-05:00Oh girl, my heart just breaks as I read these post...Oh girl, my heart just breaks as I read these posts. But you are such an amazing example of what a loving mom should look like. Our society is so screwed up and doesn't know what selfless love is anymore. YOU are that for sure. Most people would have thought it was a burden to care for an EB child but you did it with joy and love. Thank your for being such an incredible example to other moms.Amy Shaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07495170150357229324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-46515860768149915902012-06-05T11:12:26.747-05:002012-06-05T11:12:26.747-05:00I am like others, I wish I had words to help, to s...I am like others, I wish I had words to help, to soothe, to help with the pain.<br /><br />I will pray for you. I am praying for you.B.R.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16941237172904424142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-88194950078240925472012-06-04T10:42:51.514-05:002012-06-04T10:42:51.514-05:00Courtney,
Your words reveal the heights and depth...Courtney,<br /><br />Your words reveal the heights and depths of love and suffering the human soul can experience. You have such an immense love and empathy Courtney.<br /><br />Know that one day every tear will be wiped away and you will know and experience only what is good, what brings joy, rest and peace.<br /><br />In this life our wills are often not at rest, especially in circumstances such as yours and Tripps. We rest when we possess what is good in a secure manner. One of the most basic goods is the health of our children. The greatest good is union with God and each other in heaven.<br /><br />Losing your baby is a tremendous evil, which is why you are suffering so much. You suffer so much because you know how good Tripp is.<br /><br />This is the Good News that Jesus preached, summarized as the "Kingdom of God." The Kingdom of God is when God and his goodness rule in the minds and hearts of all people and in all of creation. God's kingdom is manifested in Jesus: his love for us, his teaching about God and humanity, his healing the sick, driving out demons and raising the dead. <br /><br />All of Jesus' work is a manifestation of the reign of God, which comes from a reunion with God in Jesus. Jesus began his message this way: "The Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the Gospel."<br /><br />God's kingdom does not yet reign fully in this world, but it is clear that it has begun in your mind and heart Courtney. Tripp is experiencing God's life more fully than us. He is in a deep and unbreakable union with God, the angels and saints. He waits for his reunion with his family and the resurrection of his body.<br /><br />Pray Courtney that God's kingdom comes into this world: "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."<br /><br />BenjaminBenjamin Sanchezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02535230341517164757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-13280356475467005342012-05-22T21:11:47.016-05:002012-05-22T21:11:47.016-05:00I'm so sorry for all you are dealing with. I ...I'm so sorry for all you are dealing with. I can't even imagine what you are going through. You are in my prayers. After reading this I just hugged my child so hard. Thank you for sharing your life with tripp!kayla mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710002429455325846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-42055877680467394902012-05-21T21:26:42.319-05:002012-05-21T21:26:42.319-05:00I ache so deeply for your loss. When you said tha...I ache so deeply for your loss. When you said that the love you have for your son, and then changed your wording to "had" it really broke my heart. You still have that love. I cannot even imagine how it must be to but every second of the 2 years 8 months of Tripp's life and then have him gone. I had a miscarriage at 11 weeks. It was 2 1/2 years ago and it haunts me to this day. I will never stop thinking of the baby I never got to hold. It's heart wrenching. I cannot imagine your pain.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930947005616994862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-29196488838968630662012-05-19T16:37:40.540-05:002012-05-19T16:37:40.540-05:00This made me even more in tears :( I'm glad t...This made me even more in tears :( I'm glad that you witnessed his last breaths. I'm glad he knew it was okay that he let go. It was YOUR words that gave him the strength to let go. You let him be free. What an angel you are. I know it's so hard not be selfish. Of course you want your baby in your arms forever. You ARE a better person because of your Tripp. He made everyone of us a better person. He lived a happy life...and YOU made that possible. Be PROUD of yourself, too. <3Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02120652811668236800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-44386428387533998072012-05-18T10:09:07.201-05:002012-05-18T10:09:07.201-05:00I'm so sorry that your feeling the pain that y...I'm so sorry that your feeling the pain that your feeling. I too lost a child. my daughter was 4 1/2 months old when I lost her to a tragic accident..one that I never saw coming, and once I wish didn't happen and I still had my babygirl. the feelings you write, are exactly what I feel, but could never find the words to explain. I'm one that hides my feelings and doesn't show emotion.. i wish I could be more like you. after folling your post for over a year, my only question I have is where is Tripp's father? I understand you two aren't together but did he ever see Tripp? was he around for the services? you could email me nposten@pencor.com or possibly post it in your next blog. please stay strong. Tripp has such a wonderful Mommy <3Elizasmommy26https://www.blogger.com/profile/13430463015104727172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-21708685824427074892012-05-14T11:53:20.323-05:002012-05-14T11:53:20.323-05:00I know families are reunited in heaven. And those ...I know families are reunited in heaven. And those reunions will be joyous. But YOUR reunion with Tripp someday will be UNPARALLELED!! I know you are so grateful to have learned from him and loved him. And I KNOW he will be so excited to tell you of his gratitude for your selfless service to him. And to tell you he loves you! I can only strive my hardest to gain as strong of a bond with my children as you already have with Tripp.<br /><br />I know that you may have to wait longer than you want to see him again. But that perfect little angel is cheering you on! He believes in you. He can't wait to see who you become through all of this.<br /><br />I know that no matter how many people tell you you are brave or strong, you probably don't feel it right now. Maybe you even feel weak or helpless. Please, please know that despite your grief you honestly are a source of strength and inspiration to so many. We love you. We love Tripp. We ache for you. But we believe in you too. Just like Tripp does.<br /><br />Love and Prayers, KimberlyKimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762756400682003475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-60439658118068909782012-05-13T23:39:28.969-05:002012-05-13T23:39:28.969-05:00Courtney,
My name is Jennifer. I am 38 with RDEB...Courtney,<br /><br />My name is Jennifer. I am 38 with RDEB, Inversa. We have never met but I have followed your and Tripp's journey for the last year and a half.<br /><br />I wish there was something, anything, I could say to help fill the void I know is inside you. I do not have children, although I love them dearly, and I do care for them, mostly special needs kids and like you said, they are a blessing and I love and treat every child I care for as if they were my own.<br /> <br />To bear a child is a blessing and a privilege. I don't know if I will have my own children. I don't know if that is part of this life's journey. When I look at a child, any child, I see the potential within them to do amazing things! With the proper guidance and encouragement, love and respect any child can achieve anything! The key is that they count on us to show them the same unconditional Love and respect they already have for us. Every person is born with this understanding and it is up to parents to care for their kids so they are able to keep that spark of unconditional love and carry it with them through life and into adult hood so they can then teach their own children that with Love all things are possible, no matter how daunting the task ahead of you looks, with that knowledge and understanding of unconditional Love, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!<br /><br />With every word you write, THAT is what I hear. I hear that never ending, unconditional Love pour from you and while I know you ache with every fiber of your being with the loss of your precious son, I know that you, and all of us, will be forever changed by him. I know that when you look at another child or person or 'situation' you will do so with eyes and a heart that are forever changed by the Love you shared with Tripp. Whatever situation you encounter in life you will see it with renewed purpose and a better understanding of the true nature of the human spirit.<br /><br />It is so easy to get lost in grief and blame God or take our fury out on those around us because many simply don't know how to handle their sorrow. I am strengthened, and humbled, by your words and your unyielding Spirit. <br /><br />You said, "people can tell me all day long that I have a purpose and I will do great things for EB." I can tell you that, without trying, you already are and you're doing it by just being YOU. Sharing your journey and feelings with us is such a blessing! I am so grateful that you have been so generous by inviting us into your and Tripp's life and allowing us, in a way, to learn from you both, share in your joy and surround you in prayers through your sorrow.<br /><br />We, as women, are genetically engineered to do everything we can to save our children and if, for whatever reason, we are not able to hold on to our children as long as we hope to then we are left with an aching void within us, and the effort of simply putting one foot in front of the other every day can seem so daunting. Why should you have to stay? Because we need you. I know that is selfish but we NEED to huddle next to the roaring flame that is your Love for your son so we can continue through each day with the reminder that life is precious and that we should never take it for granted. So that we never forget how important it is to slow down and pay attention to what's truly important.<br /><br />Please know that you, Tripp and your family are always in our thoughts and prayers and we are forever blessed for having you both in our lives.<br /><br />Hugs, Love and Light,<br /><br />Jennifer (Lyric)Jennifer (Lyric)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15480137694521915523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-83509306005262831112012-05-13T21:38:18.253-05:002012-05-13T21:38:18.253-05:00Happy Mother's Day Courtney. Thinking of you t...Happy Mother's Day Courtney. Thinking of you today more than any other!LeAnn Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10337742210110434445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-42718492716097878132012-05-13T21:01:03.082-05:002012-05-13T21:01:03.082-05:00Courtney, thinking and praying for you everyday an...Courtney, thinking and praying for you everyday and especially today. Thank you for sharing yourself time and time again with us out on the web. I am at a loss of words. Just know that you are never truly alone. Even in the middle of the darkest night there are people praying for you. Keep writing Courtney. <br />Love,<br />Kelly DudzinskiKelly Dudzinskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085369714452460738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-18252345562604269212012-05-13T19:08:24.435-05:002012-05-13T19:08:24.435-05:00Courtney,
Thinking of you today and wishing you a...Courtney,<br /><br />Thinking of you today and wishing you a happy Mother's Day. I know today won't be the same without Tripp but I hope you still have a good day. I know Tripp is smiling down from heaven and hoping you have a very happy day today. If he could talk to you today I have no doubt he would be thanking you for taking such wonderful care of him and being an amazing mother to him. My thoughts and prayers are with you today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-32246181404070964702012-05-13T17:19:22.084-05:002012-05-13T17:19:22.084-05:00Courtney - a special Mother's Day hug for you ...Courtney - a special Mother's Day hug for you today.<br /><br />Please, never feel like you can't share what's on your heart. Even though we've never met you, we want to support you. As long as blogging helps you through the pain, we will read and encourage you. Bessings upon you.AndreaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17273030382568848820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-65326005217543727492012-05-13T15:53:56.174-05:002012-05-13T15:53:56.174-05:00Happy Mother's Day to the best mom I have ever...Happy Mother's Day to the best mom I have ever "met". Also Happy Mother's day to your mom..the best grandma. Two women absolutely deserving of aknowledgement on this special day.<br /><br />Love from my family to yours.<br />(Near Niagara Falls, Canada)rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11113329537999572986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-78824337804613446102012-05-13T15:00:12.351-05:002012-05-13T15:00:12.351-05:00Hi Courtney,
Do babies gets blisters/sores only in...Hi Courtney,<br />Do babies gets blisters/sores only in/after the birth? <br />I have wondering.... Babies are moving and touching themselves in the womb, right? Should their body be covered by blisters/sores?Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02282327945802929180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-23565737323365296892012-05-13T13:26:04.982-05:002012-05-13T13:26:04.982-05:00You can be proud that you took the best care of yo...You can be proud that you took the best care of your little man. I wish you peace. He would want you to try and be happy. You help me to be a better mom everyday. Thank you for the inspiration and for the help recognizing what is important.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09936510260013934948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-49534401588252914072012-05-13T13:14:22.434-05:002012-05-13T13:14:22.434-05:00Courtney, there are no words that will comfort you...Courtney, there are no words that will comfort you right now, but I am crying with you and feeling your pain. Reading your posts have been enlightening for me and I feel myself being drawn back to a closer relationship with God. I admire the love you have for your son and reading your posts made my longing for a child of my own even stronger. <br /><br />I took a leap of faith and put my trust in God and 8 weeks ago found that all my dreams have come true and I am at last (at the age of 40) carrying my first child (having longed for over 20 years for him/her).<br /><br /> I will be raising this child alone, but I promise that I will love my child like no other, I will never take him/her for granted and will devote the rest of my life to showing him/her how much he/she means to me. I don't think I would ever got this far without reading your posts, the love, strength and faith you have are commendable and inspiring. My life has changed through reading your posts, I'm only so sorry that your words come from so much pain and that you are now bereft of your baby. If I could turn back time for you and lay your precious son if your arms, EB-free for you I would. I'm glad you have such great memories of Tripp, may these carry you through life, giving you strength and one day (but not yet) you will get to play in heaven with him, the two of you living a much happier, drumming and singing Elmo songs all day, surrounded by butterflies and warmth from the sun. Your baby will wait for you, as long as it takes, for love is patient and love is kind. Love for you Courtney xxxContented Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858745267434206788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-73728169658191564162012-05-13T12:41:29.935-05:002012-05-13T12:41:29.935-05:00Happy Mother's Day. We who have children in h...Happy Mother's Day. We who have children in heaven are still mother's and deserve that recognition. My son never took a breath of life, but he is still my son, and I am still a mother, as are you. I don't understand your pain because I've never had your pain, but it is yours and therefore whatever it is, it's right and legitimate. You get to feel what you feel! But I can tell you this...Tripp is not anxious for you to join him. He's safe and happy and pain free, and that is what he wants for you. You and he will be together for eternity. I can understand your intense desire to be with him now. My darling girl, you have a life to live. When the time is right for you, and not until then, you will begin living your life and I pray for that day. You've earned a happy life, maybe a husband and more children...maybe a life of service, you'll know when the time comes. Until then, let those of us that have come to love you every ounce as much as we have loved Tripp support you through your devastation. If you will let us, we will hold you up when you can't do it for yourself. Our prayers for you are pouring into heaven. This may make you want to punch me, but there is truth in the saying, 'this too shall pass'...meaning the deep devastation that keeps you paralyzed right now. The rest will live in your heart forever and you will never lose your pain or your joy memories of Tripp. Hang on darling girl! We will carry you until you can walk on for yourself!!!Jan's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836898894139605216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-91207207686477380262012-05-13T12:10:34.220-05:002012-05-13T12:10:34.220-05:00I know today and tomorrow are going to be especial...I know today and tomorrow are going to be especially hard for you Courtney. I made a donation to The Butterfly Fund in your honour for Mother's Day and Tripp's 3rd Birthday. (((HUGS))) to you.<br />~traceytraceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808094975665194303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-63398094248989249172012-05-13T08:34:35.061-05:002012-05-13T08:34:35.061-05:00Courtney, you are such an amazing mom. I am so so...Courtney, you are such an amazing mom. I am so sorry for you loss. It breaks my heart. It would have been an honor to meet Tripp. What an amazing sweet and loving boy he was. May God continue to comfort you. And please by all means keep posting away your love, grief, thoughts, and memories of your little boy. He now lives in my life too. And I know he is smiling down from heaven playing his drums for you.mamidecincohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09523595626854459859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-57493901339138429682012-05-13T02:18:39.662-05:002012-05-13T02:18:39.662-05:00As I sit here trying to come up with the words to ...As I sit here trying to come up with the words to say, I have tears running down my face. Today I was in Walmart and my mom (whom I shared this blog with) and I saw an Elmo doll and remembered Tripp and we talked about him. You don't know me or my family,, but you are such an inspiration to me and my 5 year old daughter. We have followed this blog since Tripp was a year old, and Maddy (my daughter) would say at random times "Mommy let's check on Tripp...let's see what he's been doing". She bought him and Elmo, and we didn't get the chance to send it before Tripp went to Heaven. If you'd still like it, we'd love to send it to you! You have opened my eyes to what it's really like to be a REAL "mommy" not just someone they call "mommy" Tripp, as well as you will forever be in my heart! (and my daughters who still asks about him) YOU are AMAZING and sooo incredibly strong. I thinl you should think about writing a book for your own healing as well as remembing Tripp and his struggles. You are an amazing writer! You have brought so much inspiration to my family, and that we are forever grateful for. AND as I sit here through tear filled eyes, and miss Tripp, I can on;y imagine what you are experiencing. My daughter prayed for Tripps healing and now when she prays she tells God thank you for healing Tripp, but I wish I could play with him. Thank you for giving us such a beautiful son!!! You gave the world one of the best gifts you could have, a sweet baby boy who showed us, courage, hope, love, and sooooo much more. I don't think, you are thanked enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-72467619257928779152012-05-12T23:47:43.542-05:002012-05-12T23:47:43.542-05:00hugs hugs hugs. i empathize when it is gut wrenchi...hugs hugs hugs. i empathize when it is gut wrenching to see people in public who have no idea what a gift their children are. i've been given 2 beautiful years with my daughter and it is more than i ever would have imagined. life is so precious. love & light to you.ahappygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15125801880603246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-86146875732907394072012-05-12T22:10:41.691-05:002012-05-12T22:10:41.691-05:00Dear Courtney,
I found your blog over a year ago a...Dear Courtney,<br />I found your blog over a year ago and faithfully prayed for little Tripp. Tonight i was thinking of Mother's Day and I thought of you and what an incredible mom you were to your very special little boy. I thought I would stop by and see how you were doing. Your post was heartbreaking and honest. I think about heaven a lot and about all that God has promised us as believers. I look forward to meeting Tripp someday. Until we are all together in heaven, stay strong...you will continue to be in my prayers.Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-86247222115523172572012-05-12T21:26:00.145-05:002012-05-12T21:26:00.145-05:00Happy Mothers Day to an inspirational woman! You a...Happy Mothers Day to an inspirational woman! You are one of a kind! I hope your sadness and pain ease up a little sooner than later because the world needs more woman like you. If you are crying and not getting out much then we won't be able to see all the other things you can and will do to honor your precious son. No one wants to see a special mom like you feel like how you described ( and trust me everyone understands) but I know for a FACT that your brave son would want you to live your life and be the wonderful woman you are. He is loving you from heaven and saying........."Mommy don't be sad, you love me and I love you and nothing can take that away from us!"Lyla Our Little Miraclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559782617017908167noreply@blogger.com