Comments on: Your Mama’s on Hold

By: Kathy Tope

Kathy Tope — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:10:52 +0000

Amy,
I did not realize that all of this was going on–and I am glad I can go take a peek at your bared heart by perusing your blog. I cannot fathom your loss of Nathan, but I do know your depth of pain and for that I lovingly trust you to that very very good God of ours. There will come a day not only where every knee shall bow but there will come a time when God Himself will wipe away every tear. For what I know about our God is He is a God of Redemption and you do not grieve alone. Thank you. Thank you for teaching me to face the hard things with courage and truth and honesty and faith. I super big love you!!! And I’m really bummed I didn’t get to meet Nathan here…but someday…

By: Janette

Janette — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:20:49 +0000

Amy I love you openness and transparency. It is only when we stand naked before others that they are able to see our humanity and feel that they are not alone.

I was wondering what Nathan might be doing right now besides grinning, and I remembered something that a friend told me on my first Mother’s Day after mother died. I was crying and she said, “Oh don’t cry. Just think, your mother is having the best Mother’s Day she has had in a long time…she is with her own mother right now.”

Somehow a day that seemed so glum suddenly turned very bright and happy and the rest of the day I wore the biggest smile. Just think, Nathan is probably telling jokes to Bonnie and Jimmy instead, and if I know anything, Jimmy is competing.

By: David Rains

David Rains — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:42:48 +0000

I’ll never forget your sweet brother. What a light he was to this world!

By: Shiloh

Shiloh — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:14:41 +0000

Thanks for this Amy. I was praying for your family yesterday – for your grief, for your sweet memories and for your joy that comes in the Hope we have. I’ve been missing him a lot to lately so this was great to read. Love you all!

By: Eric's Wife

Eric's Wife — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:42:34 +0000

It was our pleasure, Mary. I am certain it will be a fantastic wedding.
Share away, Susan!

By: Su

Su — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:25:21 +0000

Do you mind if I share this with my mother? She lost her brother several years ago and we’re still struggling with the “it’s taboo to mention his name” bit. I want her to know that someone understands.

By: Mary H.

Mary H. — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:21:25 +0000

Amy, thanks to you and your mom for spending time with us yesterday and helping us prepare for our upcoming celebration even though you are mourning as never before. I can’t even imagine what that feels like, and my heart goes out to you and your family.

I too am a believer and know that one day we will have the best celebration ever when we meet the Lord in heaven.

Love you and your mom.