tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post8541255233687636442..comments2023-10-02T03:16:48.356-05:00Comments on "EB"ing a Mommy: Tripp's "#1" FundraiserCourtney Rothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781571778358173399noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-45176279563493644072012-01-17T20:14:50.451-06:002012-01-17T20:14:50.451-06:00I saw this story awhile ago and was amazed at the ...I saw this story awhile ago and was amazed at the patience etc you have had throughout. I have 4 kids of my own and can't imagine the loss. I think I would like to do something for you and your family... I am thinking maybe send you guys on vacation after the funeral, is there something you would like to do somewhere you want to go to get your to just take a break from life?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-83856212954676046342011-01-05T13:27:26.160-06:002011-01-05T13:27:26.160-06:00Courtney - the orders are starting to come in! Ye...Courtney - the orders are starting to come in! Yea Tripp!Rhodes4Hmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12801637220997521675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-11605534692895544312011-01-01T14:41:54.729-06:002011-01-01T14:41:54.729-06:00Hey Courtney,
Thanks so mcuh for the email this w...Hey Courtney, <br />Thanks so mcuh for the email this week! You're so sweet. <br />I just wanted to let you know that I agree with you entirely. It is a hard thing to put out there but so true! Because there are people who have EB or any other disease or horrible situation, that help us to act more Christ-like towards our fellow man and show compassion. Tripp has changed my life and so many others. Thank you for sharing your story with all of us. It's so nice to go through such a life with people like you. Love you, JenniferJennifer Edlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07828194845522082991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-5415683074624574792010-12-31T09:49:28.575-06:002010-12-31T09:49:28.575-06:00Thank you Fr. Mark, what a beautiful way to put t...Thank you Fr. Mark, what a beautiful way to put this in perspective.<br /><br />Elizabeth<br />AmarilloAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-64996818756014416782010-12-31T09:22:15.133-06:002010-12-31T09:22:15.133-06:00This is great...because I feel like I want to do s...This is great...because I feel like I want to do something (anything) for you and Tripp. I am going to get an order together for my Mom and I tomorrow! We love Tripp and his family!!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173680327801417618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-80433575161163198582010-12-31T08:34:06.838-06:002010-12-31T08:34:06.838-06:00What a wonderful priest to come and meet you and T...What a wonderful priest to come and meet you and Tripp at the house! Love his words of wisdom, too. I left a comment under your last post about redemptive suffering. Sounds similar to the priest's ideas. I also like how difficult situations in life can lead to growth in faith. Keep loving Tripp for us all! Off to check out the fundraiser...HTfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05499293572008881982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-60607000993527300582010-12-30T23:41:51.666-06:002010-12-30T23:41:51.666-06:00Hi Courtney!
First off, don't feel guilty a...Hi Courtney! <br /><br />First off, don't feel guilty about sharing Debbie's generous offering with us blog followers! EB doesn't take a break because it is January or because people have reached out and lent support in the past. God doesn't take a break either, and it's up to us to get our tiny concepts of HIS generosity OUT OF THE WAY so that HE can shower us with that which pleases HIM and makes Him happy... Imagine Tripp not letting you shower your love upon him, because it's almost January or because of how much you already have... as if THAT might ever run out... <br /><br />Second, I have had the thought more than once about the parallels between Bella's life and Jesus', and I, too, have not wanted to even make that comparison for feeling sheepish... but it's true. An innocent child changing the world before saying a word. An innocent child sacrificing a typical existence for one full of pain and suffering, and ultimately death to deliver a message of hope. A child, who, through the writings of her apostle Timothy (crazy, right?), has increased faith, love, and hope in the world. You and Tripp fulfill those exact same roles. No, the four of us are not the same as Jesus and His apostles, but we are up to the task of doing God's will, no matter what He asks of us, no matter how badly we'd like the cup to pass us by, no matter how much we endure, and we are willing to tell the good news, that there is love, beauty, blessings, and God's kingdom RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW even in the face of our circumstances. The Kingdom of God IS at hand. In gifts like Debbie's, in blogs like yours and mine, in the innumerable gifts that have been bestowed upon our families, in the gift baskets you bestowed upon my family in spite of all you have on your plate. Behold, the Kingdom of God IS at hand. REJOICE!<br /><br />Amen.Bella's Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372603162401786615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-15816851783427452122010-12-30T22:47:54.704-06:002010-12-30T22:47:54.704-06:00"Nothing is stronger than strength of spirit...."Nothing is stronger than strength of spirit. The body may falter. But, inside, unchanging, a spirit brilliant with strength and resilience shines on. And on. And on."Maheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07300536772838683296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-34688374528269649732010-12-30T21:31:53.616-06:002010-12-30T21:31:53.616-06:00I'm not Catholic, I am LDS (Mormon) and we hav...I'm not Catholic, I am LDS (Mormon) and we have the exact same belief. We all know the trials we will face on earth before we arrive - and we are willing to come here, get a body, endure (gracefully, we hope) and return to our Heavenly Father. Tripp is the definition of grace, and so are you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05183064462369906696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5348155237652648174.post-87631542082076784982010-12-30T21:06:57.984-06:002010-12-30T21:06:57.984-06:00Oh Courtney so good to read this. I am telling yo...Oh Courtney so good to read this. I am telling you girl, when life situations get hard, REAL hard you see SO many things. Things other people living the simple life will never see; True colors. People come out of the literal and virtual woodwork to show you their amazing, giving, sincere hearts and souls. They give and give, often to complete strangers. These strangers become part of your village, your foundation, your support, family, and inspiration. <br /><br />And sadly, sometimes true colors show the opposite effect. You realize people you thought you could lean on are not who you (or they) thought they were. They crumble and fail you. People you thought of as your "rocks" were a mirage, and crumble like sand under the pressure. When it is loved ones in this situation it is the most heart breaking. I don't know if this has happened to you (like it did me) but if it has, I know you can forgive.<br /><br />I am so happy so many have come to your aid and to rally for you and for Tripp! RALLY, RALLY, RALLY!!!!<br /><br />Oddly, you may not feel like it but YOU are rock for so many of us. An inspiration and a light in a sometimes dark world. You needn't think of something big to do to give back, you are doing it. You often say you carry on and seek out your faith now because there is no choice but there is always a choice. Look at Anton, his "parents" made a choice. Sadly there are so many others like that running from doing the right thing. But you are finding the right way, not the easy way, and I, WE, admire you so much for it. I am a strong, good woman and mother but I know if we changed lives for even one day I would crumble. I fear I would raise my hands to God in rage rather than praise and that is one of the many reasons I feel so inspired by you and your story. I hope God reward you all for this in this life and the next!<br /><br />I read the SAME thing about people with special or difficult situations choosing them. It was something like "people who come into the world with illness or disabilities are such strong spirits and inspiration because they are highly evolved souls. An easy life does not teach anything." Tripp was also careful to choose a momma with a heart and soul big enough to carry him through what he is going through! I am so hopeful for the New Year for you guys, for research, healing, happiness, and peace.Maheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07300536772838683296noreply@blogger.com