Monthly Archives: October 2009

Growing Pains + more

As the days pass our family is beginning to return to more of a daily routine. I’m gradually regaining my energy and know that by this time next week I’ll be back at work. I spent a bit of time today logging into all the courses I’m teaching this semester to update my students online. […]

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A few happier moments

The last two days have seemed to have escaped me quickly and have been filled with the expected roller coaster of emotions that come with all that has happened. But I promised I’d soon have happier moments to share, and though today was certainly not free of the emotions we’ve been going through the last […]

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Check out my new blog!

So I spent part of today resting and part of today having some fun (and experiencing a little frustration at the same time) setting up the beginnings of my new blog. So from today forward you can visit my new blog for personal, professional, educational, creative, and definitely photography related updates. The changes were made […]

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October 6, 2009 - 10:37 pm

Nando - This blog is so clean and fresh. I’m loving the bigger width of the layout.

October 6, 2009 - 9:23 pm

P - Lovely!

October 8, 2009 - 10:15 am

kristy pennino - nice new blog, amanda!

i love how you’ve cropped the images for the header!

:-)

October 8, 2009 - 10:21 am

Aida - Beautiful pictures!!!! Love the laughter and smiles:)
(I eventually will learn how to set up a blog!!!)

Recovery

I’ve been home from the hospital for a few hours now and finally finding the energy to update everyone. I send apologies to all of you who have been waiting for a phone call or some type of message of how surgery went today. As you might imagine, today was a whirlwind of a day […]

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October 5, 2009 - 10:48 pm

Mandy - I’m glad to hear that you’re recovering. I also hear that blue head covers are going to be all the rage this fall. :) Just wanted you and your family to know that you’re in my thoughts.

October 5, 2009 - 11:25 pm

joleen - I am glad to see you are recovering but sad to hear hope feels like crap tell jason to give her hugs and kisses from us and tell him to give you some too!love you ! please dont hesitate to call if you need anything even if its an ear to listen to!

October 6, 2009 - 1:53 am

Erica Reynoso Montalvo - Dear Amanda **HUGS**
I am so so sorry for your loss.
My heart aches for you and for Jason and for your family. I love you and wish I could help you bear this burden. **HUGS** -Erica

October 6, 2009 - 6:31 am

Jenny - anything you need call me j

October 6, 2009 - 8:28 am

kristy pennino - i have happy thoughts when i hear that you have such devoted friends and family members who are by your side to help you recover mentally and physically from such a tragic series of events. BIG thanks to sasha and jason for taking care of our amanda!!

of course, you can call me any time you need anything, too! :-)

lots of hugs.

October 6, 2009 - 1:02 pm

Lorena - Amanda, so sorry to hear all this. I didn’t even know you were at the hospital. That little one is in Heaven!!
I’m glad you are recovering from all this. God bless

October 14, 2009 - 4:54 pm

DeDee(Harris) Courts - I had no idea you were going through any of this. I don’t do a good job keeping up with people, I just happened to see “Update” on FB…which I rarely frequent.
I just wanted to let you know you and your family have prayers going up from me.
Take care, rest well, and let God handle the rest.

In the arms of an Angel

I find myself awake once again in the midst of the night while most others are resting and while I’m left just a few hours before surgery wondering so much still. There’s a part of me that feels as though this is some awful dream that I just wish I’d wake up from. A part […]

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October 5, 2009 - 5:37 am

throughHislens | sean - Will keep you and your family in prayer.

Our human minds cannot comprehend the reasoning of this, but there is hope Amanda! I am amazed at your willingness to keep on despite circumstances, if you/your family need anything feel free to let me know.

Check out the song Shadows by David Crowder Band should help out too. “Life is full of light and shadows, oh the joy and oh the sorrow…”

Wishing you find the peace that passes all understanding,
sean

October 5, 2009 - 9:48 am

Aunt Becky - Oh, Amanda…sweet niece that I don’t even know…I am so grieved to know you are going through this. I offer the only thing I know…
Dear Father, receive this beautiful child into Your loving arms, embrace it with love so pure it that will bring life and joy and peace. Wrap these same arms of love around Amanda, bring comfort where there seems no possibility of being comforted, and peace, and healing from the pain. Bless her, Lord, with the knowing that You are there, that You will never leave her, and that Your strength is made perfect in her time of weakness. May she rest and find solace in the warmth of your bosom. Bless her, and her entire family, Lord, with Your love. In the name of the only one who is able, Jesus.

October 5, 2009 - 11:49 am

Aunt Deb - Dear Amanda,
Your sweet words so touched my heart. I pray that God will give you His peace and that he will take aways the pain of loss that is so heavy upon you right now. Please take comfort in the knowledge that the sweet little one you carried knew he/she was loved totally by his sweet Mom. Allow yourself to be weak – we Cumbie women think we have to be strong all the time but we don’t. Lean on God tell Him that you are hurting beyond belief and allow Him to hold you in His loving arms.

October 5, 2009 - 6:36 pm

joleen - oh how i hate to cryand i am and i hate it i cant imagine the pain but i know that if god leads you to it he will lead you through it every time i find myself overcome with feels like i cant get through whatever situation that is making my life hard i hold on to that and know that it is the lords will and though i maY not know why i have to trust in him and amanda you know im not a bible thimper by any means but i know and do believe that god has the answers even if we can hear them all the time i love you so much and i know there have been times where i havent been a great sister to you but i love you and your family so much!!!

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