Praise Him under open skies-
Everything breathing praising God-To the One who gave his love-This is our offering-To the One who gave His son- Here our lives we bring...From wherever you are, wherever you've been, HE'S BEEN THERE so let his people sing
Justin and Holly, God woke me up to pray and read about Luke's "Homecoming". My heart is hurting so with you. Please know that we will be praying for you all during this time. God is your strength-this I know. You are so loved, OneL and Bill
Dr. Miller and family, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We had prayer this morning for you and your family in labor and delivery with Dr. Wilson leading us. I pray that you would have peace that only the holy spirit can give. Becky Cox and all of labor and delivery staff
Holly & Justin I see God Standing at the Gate to Heaven with arms held open Wide welcomeing his son Luke home. At the same time he is there with you wraping he strong arms around you confurting you as only he can. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Love, Jennifer Clement
We are so sorry for your loss. Though we can take comfort in the fact that Luke is now with his Heavenly Father, we still grieve with you. We pray that even in the pain of loss the Comforter will draw you two together, bring his healing to your wounds and give you peace. Hannah and Ben
We know each other only through our same belief in Christ--In that I have been praying for you and am so saddened for you. I pray that you will feel God and His peace so much that He will literally be the air you breath. A sister through Christ
I cried to Jesus last night. I cry right now. Luke has touched more people in his little life than most do in there years on this earth. He has been a blessing to us all. You are so loved. We pray now for comfort and healing for you. May He shine his grace on you during these times. With much grief and love, Rebecca
They Hymn, "Because He Lives" came into my heart this morning....
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, All fear is gone! Because I know He holds the future And life is worth the living just because He lives!
And then one day I'll cross the river, I'll fight life's final war with pain. And then as death gives way to victory, I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, All fear is gone! Because I know He holds the future And life is worth the living just because He lives!
We love you and we are praying for you today and always. love, Darlene
Luke has been lifted up on wings like eagles. My tears are for you and your family because I know your hearts are breaking. But for Luke, sweet and precious Luke, I must have joy because he has been welcome home. No more pain or suffering for he is with his Maker. His little life has touched so many. As Eugene mentioned in his article in the pinnacle...Luke and you and your family purchased each day you had with him. They all counted for Christ. May we all live with the courage and strength and faith that you have. I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray for peace and comfort that only our Comfortor could give you. We love you.
All over the world, people are praying for your family, and grieving with your family. We cannot pretend to know your hurt,but we love you and lift you up in our prayers. May the peace of Christ overwhelm you during this time.
Dr Miller and family, I am so terribly saddened by you news. The Lord has made Luke whole and complete and the same God will give you peace and strength in the days to come. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
We greive with you and ask God to comfort you, and draw you close to Him during this time. We're so thankful for the hope we have in Jesus and for His love for our children. Love and Prayers, John and Ann Baxter
I am so sorry. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for letting so many be a part of the victories and letting so many grieve with you this morning. Little Luke and your faith have touched more lives than any of us can comprehend through this. A host surrounds you.
Holly and Justin, I"m so sad to know that Luke is no longer with us, but comforted to know that he is now whole and in Jesus' arms. I pray for God's strength and peace to surround you. Pat Shannon
HOLLY AND JUSTIN I COULDN'T SLEEP LAST EVENING AND CHECKED YOUR MESSAGES JUST AFTER YOU POSTED THE LAST ONE. WHEN I LOOKED THIS AM I SAW AND FINALLY FIGURED OUT HOW TO RESPOND. YOUR DEDICATION TO FOLLOW THE LORD'S LEADING FOR THE PAST SEVEN OR SO MONTHS HAS BEEN WONDERFUL AND A REAL COMMITTMENT....LEADING NOW TO THIS, IN WHICH HE STILL HAS A PURPOSE. I PRAYED FOR YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY OFTEN THROUGH THE NIGHT AND KNOW THAT GOD IS GIVING YOU A NEW STRENGTH......EVEN THOUGH WE ALL WISH HIS APPOINTED OUTCOME HAD BEEN MORE LIKE WHAT WE ALL WANTED. THEN THIS MORNING I SAW ALL THE RESPONSES ON YOUR SITE AND BEGAN TO SEE HOW EVEN IN THIS SHORT PERIOD GOD USED LUKE TO AFFECT THE LIVES OF SO MANY, IN SO MANY PLACES AND FROM SO MANY WALKS OF LIFE........EVEN IN THAT DELIVERY ROOM. SOMEHOW I BELIEVE THAT THOSE PHYSICIANS AND NURSES WILL NEVER DELIVER ANOTHER COMPROMISED BABY WITHOUT REMEMBERING LUKE AND HIS SPECIAL FAMILY, AND THEIR TRUST IN GOD. THE HUMAN PART BRINGS GREAT, GREAT SORROW......THAT WE CAN ONLY TRY TO SHARE. THE DIVINE PART HAS BEEN WONDERFULLY EXPLAINED IN SO MANY OF THE COMMENTS ABOVE BEGINNING WITH YOUR'S LAST EVENING. I DID NOT WAKE PAULA TO TELL HER BUT YOU KNOW HER HEART AND YOU ALSO KNOW YOU'LL HEAR FROM HER LATER THIS AM. GOD IS NOT 'JUST' HOLDING LUKE BUT HE'S CONCERNED ABOUT YOU AND YOUR HUMAN LOSS AS PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT GRANDPA. BOB AND PAULA
Our hearts break for you. We continue to lift you up in prayer for strength and comfort. We know precious Luke is now whole and no longer in pain. We love you. The Reids
Holly and Justin, There are some things that we are unable to comprehend or understand. Right now I pray that you can rest in God's unfailing plan. Luke has and will continue to have a wonderful testimony. We lift you up during this time. We love you! Shankles
Oh grieving for you and with you- at the same time praising God for Luke's new whole heart. We love you and will be praying for the Lord to be your comfort and strength. love, Jason and Heather
AS I WAS SHARING WITH PAULA AND SHE WAS READING THE MANY COMMENTS YOUR FRIENDS HAVE LEFT A FEW MINUTES AGO I REMEMBERED SOMETHING THAT DR. STRAUSS TOLD ME SOME YEARS AGO. HOLLY I HOPE THIS IS ESPECIALLY MEANINGFUL TO YOU SINCE HE WAS ONCE 'YOUR' PASTOR. WHEN DR. STRAUSS' WIFE ELLIE DIED THERE WAS 'OVER WHELMING GRIEF', AS HE PUT IT EVEN THROUGH HIS GIANT FAITH. HE SAID THE LORD BROUGHT THE WORDS OF A VERY OLD HYMN TO HIS MIND.......
"I DO NOT KNOW, WHAT OFT'S ROUND ME; MY HOPES ALL SHATTERED SEEM TO BE; GOD'S PERFECT PLAN....I CANNOT SEE; BUT SOMEDAY I'LL UNDERSTAND. SOMEDAY, HE'LL MAKE IT PLAIN TO ME; SOMEDAY, WHEN I HIS FACE SHALL SEE; SOMEDAY FROM HERE I SHALL BE FREE; AND SOMEDAY I SHALL UNDERSTAND."
ALL OF US ASK WHY BUT SOMEDAY WE'LL ALL UNDERSTAND. BOB
Our family is grieving with you. We are praying for God to bring a supernatural comfort to you as He did to King David: 2Samuel 12:20-24. We love you very much.
Our hearts hurt, for you and your family. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that the Lord will comfort you and give you peace, at this most difficult time.
Holly an Justin I don't pretend to have the right words. Know that I love you and my prayers continue to be with you. Luke has changed your lives forever....thank you so much for sharing with each of us. ruth daniel
Holly and Justin, You have shared Luke with us and we all feel like he has been in our arms. We grieve for you and with you. Luke's life has inspired and touched so many people and your faith has shown us "the peace which passes all understanding.." You, Justin and Zach are being lifted high in prayer. Richard and Tina Taylor
We are so very sorry for your loss of baby Luke. In just reading the comments posted on your blog over the last week, it is amazing how many people that don't even know you guys have been praying for you. Know that we are lifting you up in prayer constantly and that we love you.
Dear Justin & Holly & Family, Rebecca (Wynd) has kept us abreast of your situation throughout the week. We are so sorry to hear about your loss but please know (as you have so eloquently expressed) that Luke rests in the hands of our Lord this day and Always. You are in our hearts, our minds and our prayers. With love through the Lord, Doug & Karen Macallister
Dear Holly and Justin, The Kimberleys are weeping with you, but taking comfort in the hope we have that Little Luke is with Jesus. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Rod and Barb
Holly and Justin, You are in my prayers during this difficult time. "Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:28-29 God Bless, Lydia Bond
Your story has been very encouraging and I appreciate the information you have shared so bravely. I know your family is beautiful and I have never met you. I heard your story through Heidi Spencer and have been praying for your family. Stay strong and firm in Christ and your path will be bountiful.
Holly and Justin, I am sorry for your loss, I am praying with you. May the peace of God that surpassed understanding be with you at this time and always, grace
Holly and Justin, I work with Heidi at Fairhaven Church and wanted you to know you and your little Luke have been prayed for by our staff. Losing a child is such a heart ache but I have to tell you that the Lord will comfort you and you can rest in the peace that Luke is in the arms of our Lord and Savior today. Please know that I will continue to pray for your family as you deal with this loss and pain. In Christian Love, Debbie Pogue
Holly and family: I was very sad to hear about your loss. Polly & I send our love to your son and you all. Your son is in our Prayers, as are you all. Scott & Polly Pierce from Chicago, one of your former teachers.
51 comments:
Holly and Justin,
Please know that your church family loves you. We are all praying for your strength and comfort.
Bill and Teresia Cox
Holly and Justin
We are grieving for you and lifting you up in prayer.
Allene and Nathan Perkins
Something woke me up at 12am and told me to come look at your blog. We are praying for you for strenght and peace. -Rachel and Oliver
Justin and Holly,
God woke me up to pray and read about Luke's "Homecoming". My heart is hurting so with you. Please know that we will be praying for you all during this time. God is your strength-this I know.
You are so loved,
OneL and Bill
God woke me up and I am so grieved for you all three of you, We are here for you. We love you.
Al and Margie
Dr. Miller and family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We had prayer this morning for you and your family in labor and delivery with Dr. Wilson leading us. I pray that you would have peace that only the holy spirit can give.
Becky Cox and all of labor and delivery staff
Holly & Justin
I see God Standing at the Gate to Heaven with arms held open Wide welcomeing his son Luke home. At the same time he is there with you wraping he strong arms around you confurting you as only he can. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Jennifer Clement
We are so sorry for your loss. Though we can take comfort in the fact that Luke is now with his Heavenly Father, we still grieve with you. We pray that even in the pain of loss the Comforter will draw you two together, bring his healing to your wounds and give you peace.
Hannah and Ben
We know each other only through our same belief in Christ--In that I have been praying for you and am so saddened for you. I pray that you will feel God and His peace so much that He will literally be the air you breath.
A sister through Christ
Praying through tears that God's loving arms surround you and hold you in comfort and peace.
Sandy, Jeneson, & Josiah
I cried to Jesus last night. I cry right now. Luke has touched more people in his little life than most do in there years on this earth. He has been a blessing to us all.
You are so loved. We pray now for comfort and healing for you. May He shine his grace on you during these times.
With much grief and love,
Rebecca
Holly and Justin,
The Howards are lifting you up in prayer.
Ray
Holly & Justin,
Words are so hard. We know God has His arms wrapped around your family. May He be your perfect peace.
Love, Carol and Steve
Dear Holly and Justin,
Through our tears, we pray that you will feel His peace during this time of pain.
Love, John and Irene Navis
They Hymn, "Because He Lives" came into my heart this morning....
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives,
All fear is gone!
Because I know
He holds the future
And life is worth the living
just because He lives!
And then one day
I'll cross the river,
I'll fight life's final war
with pain.
And then as death gives way to victory,
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives.
Because He lives,
I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives,
All fear is gone!
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives!
We love you and we are praying for you today and always.
love,
Darlene
I have no idea the pain that you must be going though but my love and prayers have been for all of you. They will continue. Mary Pearson
Luke has been lifted up on wings like eagles. My tears are for you and your family because I know your hearts are breaking. But for Luke, sweet and precious Luke, I must have joy because he has been welcome home. No more pain or suffering for he is with his Maker. His little life has touched so many. As Eugene mentioned in his article in the pinnacle...Luke and you and your family purchased each day you had with him. They all counted for Christ. May we all live with the courage and strength and faith that you have. I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray for peace and comfort that only our Comfortor could give you. We love you.
Lori Raches
Justin and Holly,
All over the world, people are praying for your family, and grieving with your family. We cannot pretend to know your hurt,but we love you and lift you up in our prayers. May the peace of Christ overwhelm you during this time.
In Christ,
Katie Flanagan
Leiden, The Netherlands
Dr Miller and family,
I am so terribly saddened by you news. The Lord has made Luke whole and complete and the same God will give you peace and strength in the days to come. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Cindy Clark
Surgery Dept.
We greive with you and ask God to comfort you, and draw you close to Him during this time. We're so thankful for the hope we have in Jesus and for His love for our children.
Love and Prayers,
John and Ann Baxter
I woke up throughout the night, your names always on my mind. We are so sad and grieve with you.
We love you,
Matt and Melodie Monberg
Holly & Justin,
We are so very sorry and are praying for peace and comfort for all of you.
With love,
Jackie, Piper, Jennifer
Justin and Holly,
We are just heart broken for you. Throughout, your faith has been such an inspiration to us. We continue to pray for you.
Michael, Heather, and Preston Russell
I am so sorry. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for letting so many be a part of the victories and letting so many grieve with you this morning. Little Luke and your faith have touched more lives than any of us can comprehend through this. A host surrounds you.
Sarah Chattin--(FBC)
Holly and Justin, I"m so sad to know that Luke is no longer with us, but comforted to know that he is now whole and in Jesus' arms. I pray for God's strength and peace to surround you.
Pat Shannon
HOLLY AND JUSTIN
I COULDN'T SLEEP LAST EVENING AND CHECKED YOUR MESSAGES JUST AFTER YOU POSTED THE LAST ONE. WHEN I LOOKED THIS AM I SAW AND FINALLY FIGURED OUT HOW TO RESPOND.
YOUR DEDICATION TO FOLLOW THE LORD'S LEADING FOR THE PAST SEVEN OR SO MONTHS HAS BEEN WONDERFUL AND A REAL COMMITTMENT....LEADING NOW TO THIS, IN WHICH HE STILL HAS A PURPOSE.
I PRAYED FOR YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY OFTEN THROUGH THE NIGHT AND KNOW THAT GOD IS GIVING YOU A NEW STRENGTH......EVEN THOUGH WE ALL WISH HIS APPOINTED OUTCOME HAD BEEN MORE LIKE WHAT WE ALL WANTED.
THEN THIS MORNING I SAW ALL THE RESPONSES ON YOUR SITE AND BEGAN TO SEE HOW EVEN IN THIS SHORT PERIOD GOD USED LUKE TO AFFECT THE LIVES OF SO MANY, IN SO MANY PLACES AND FROM SO MANY WALKS OF LIFE........EVEN IN THAT DELIVERY ROOM. SOMEHOW I BELIEVE THAT THOSE PHYSICIANS AND NURSES WILL NEVER DELIVER ANOTHER COMPROMISED BABY WITHOUT REMEMBERING LUKE AND HIS SPECIAL FAMILY, AND THEIR TRUST IN GOD.
THE HUMAN PART BRINGS GREAT, GREAT SORROW......THAT WE CAN ONLY TRY TO SHARE. THE DIVINE PART HAS BEEN WONDERFULLY EXPLAINED IN SO MANY OF THE COMMENTS ABOVE BEGINNING WITH YOUR'S LAST EVENING.
I DID NOT WAKE PAULA TO TELL HER BUT YOU KNOW HER HEART AND YOU ALSO KNOW YOU'LL HEAR FROM HER LATER THIS AM.
GOD IS NOT 'JUST' HOLDING LUKE BUT HE'S CONCERNED ABOUT YOU AND YOUR HUMAN LOSS AS PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS AND GREAT GRANDPA.
BOB AND PAULA
Holly & Justin,
Our hearts break for you. We continue to lift you up in prayer for strength and comfort. We know precious Luke is now whole and no longer in pain. We love you.
The Reids
Holly and Justin,
There are some things that we are unable to comprehend or understand. Right now I pray that you can rest in God's unfailing plan. Luke has and will continue to have a wonderful testimony. We lift you up during this time. We love you!
Shankles
Holly and Justin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Herron and Alice Yarbrough
Oh grieving for you and with you- at the same time praising God for Luke's new whole heart. We love you and will be praying for the Lord to be your comfort and strength.
love, Jason and Heather
Holly, Justin, Dr. Raass, and Roberta,
Luz and I are praying for God's strength for you. May you find peace in the embrace of God's perfect love for us.
Dear Miller Family,
May Christ's peace surround and fill you as He holds you in His hands. May prayers and tears are for you.
Cara-Anne
(FBC keyboard artist)
Luke 2:49, "...I must be in my Father's House..."
AS I WAS SHARING WITH PAULA AND SHE WAS READING THE MANY COMMENTS YOUR FRIENDS HAVE LEFT A FEW MINUTES AGO I REMEMBERED SOMETHING THAT DR. STRAUSS TOLD ME SOME YEARS AGO. HOLLY I HOPE THIS IS ESPECIALLY MEANINGFUL TO YOU SINCE HE WAS ONCE 'YOUR' PASTOR.
WHEN DR. STRAUSS' WIFE ELLIE DIED THERE WAS 'OVER WHELMING GRIEF', AS HE PUT IT EVEN THROUGH HIS GIANT FAITH. HE SAID THE LORD BROUGHT THE WORDS OF A VERY OLD HYMN TO HIS MIND.......
"I DO NOT KNOW, WHAT OFT'S ROUND ME;
MY HOPES ALL SHATTERED SEEM TO BE;
GOD'S PERFECT PLAN....I CANNOT SEE;
BUT SOMEDAY I'LL UNDERSTAND.
SOMEDAY, HE'LL MAKE IT PLAIN TO ME;
SOMEDAY, WHEN I HIS FACE SHALL SEE;
SOMEDAY FROM HERE I SHALL BE FREE;
AND SOMEDAY I SHALL UNDERSTAND."
ALL OF US ASK WHY BUT SOMEDAY WE'LL ALL UNDERSTAND.
BOB
Holly and Justin,
Our family is grieving with you. We are praying for God to bring a supernatural comfort to you as He did to King David: 2Samuel 12:20-24. We love you very much.
Steve and Paulette
Holly and Justin,
Our hearts are broken for you. We are praying for your comfort and peace.
Donna and the OB department
Holly and Justin,
Our hearts hurt, for you and your family. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that the Lord will comfort you and give you peace, at this most difficult time.
Jim and Nancy McKinnon
Holly an Justin
I don't pretend to have the right words. Know that I love you and my prayers continue to be with you. Luke has changed your lives forever....thank you so much for sharing with each of us.
ruth daniel
Dear Holly ,Justin, and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
May time bring you peace.
Linda and Dave
Holly and Justin,
You have shared Luke with us and we all feel like he has been in our arms. We grieve for you and with you. Luke's life has inspired and touched so many people and your faith has shown us "the peace which passes all understanding.." You, Justin and Zach are being lifted high in prayer.
Richard and Tina Taylor
Justin & Holly -
We are so very sorry for your loss of baby Luke. In just reading the comments posted on your blog over the last week, it is amazing how many people that don't even know you guys have been praying for you. Know that we are lifting you up in prayer constantly and that we love you.
Lance & Whitney
Dear Justin & Holly & Family,
Rebecca (Wynd) has kept us abreast of your situation throughout the week. We are so sorry to hear about your loss but please know (as you have so eloquently expressed) that Luke rests in the hands of our Lord this day and Always.
You are in our hearts, our minds and our prayers.
With love through the Lord,
Doug & Karen Macallister
Dear Millers,
Thank you for sharing your faith and the testimony of Luke's precious life with us. We are truly inspired. May God's peace sustain you.
Will and Tori Wilkerson (FBC)
Dear Holly and Justin,
The Kimberleys are weeping with you, but taking comfort in the hope we have that Little Luke is with Jesus. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Rod and Barb
Holly and Justin,
You are in my prayers during this difficult time. "Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:28-29 God Bless,
Lydia Bond
Dear Holly and Justin,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and looking forward to the day when we will meet Luke in heaven.
Love,
Liz Chandler McCrea
Dr. Miller and family,
We are so sorry to hear this and are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Mandy and Josh Smith
Your story has been very encouraging and I appreciate the information you have shared so bravely. I know your family is beautiful and I have never met you. I heard your story through Heidi Spencer and have been praying for your family. Stay strong and firm in Christ and your path will be bountiful.
Holly and Justin, I am sorry for your loss, I am praying with you. May the peace of God that surpassed understanding be with you at this time and always, grace
Holly and Justin,
I work with Heidi at Fairhaven Church and wanted you to know you and your little Luke have been prayed for by our staff. Losing a child is such a heart ache but I have to tell you that the Lord will comfort you and you can rest in the peace that Luke is in the arms of our Lord and Savior today. Please know that I will continue to pray for your family as you deal with this loss and pain. In Christian Love, Debbie Pogue
Holly and family:
I was very sad to hear about your loss. Polly & I send our love to your son and you all. Your son is in our Prayers, as are you all.
Scott & Polly Pierce from Chicago, one of your former teachers.
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