tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451920211543917602.post5641671005493437283..comments2024-02-18T12:23:43.072-07:00Comments on Steven Battles Cancer: This week at ShrinersSonjahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12984329339240424504noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451920211543917602.post-32583072790777663812012-02-12T22:26:53.182-07:002012-02-12T22:26:53.182-07:00Thanks for sharing this, Becky. I was reading thr...Thanks for sharing this, Becky. I was reading through my post and realized that I didn't quite do justice to my feelings, but your comment expresses them well. I really am so grateful to all the people who have lifted our burden a bit. And just inpired by all the goodness around.Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984329339240424504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451920211543917602.post-53244536543711711892012-02-12T15:14:43.074-07:002012-02-12T15:14:43.074-07:00Good news posts are so fun to read!Good news posts are so fun to read!alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663320625796887777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451920211543917602.post-56688921910464044992012-02-12T14:32:13.018-07:002012-02-12T14:32:13.018-07:00I've only heard good things about Shriners. I...I've only heard good things about Shriners. I love the hopping in gym class story. Steven is the best.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259976746610674012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451920211543917602.post-71170632541125926912012-02-12T03:04:58.793-07:002012-02-12T03:04:58.793-07:00It is so funny to me how little we know about what...It is so funny to me how little we know about what goes on in the world around us until we are touched personally by something. There is so much good in the world! There are so many generous people and amazing organizations. Shriner's is a wonderful example. For us, it was Easter Seals--they changed our lives with the therapy they offered Sydney on a sliding fee scale. I had a friend (mentally ill) who ended up homeless and I have such love and appreciation for a local homeless shelter that took her in and helped her get back into an apartment (not a simple thing!) President Packer gave a talk about caring for those with handicaps called, "The Moving of the Water." In his talk he said, <br /><br />"Think of this: Unless we die prematurely, every one of us may end up both physically and mentally handicapped. We would do well to make advance payments of service and compassion on which we may draw when that time comes.<br /><br />"Why not help the parents who have extra things to do and extra expenses and are confined because of a handicapped family member. Encourage the teachers and social workers who show such devotion to them. And it wouldn’t hurt you to donate a few dollars or a few hours to one of the many organizations which help the handicapped. If we do this, without the slightest idea of selfishness, it will remain in our account against that time when we may need help. And the works of God will be made manifest in our lives."<br /><br />I wonder what that means exactly, "The works of God will be made manifest in our lives?" I can think of a hundred ways it may have come true already in my life. My hope is that someday all the people who gave generously to those organizations will be given a window of insight into the joy, healing and hope that their dollars or hours provided. It is one thing to hear about it and think, "Oh wow, that is neat!" and another thing entirely to be the mother who goes in with a "broken" child and a broken heart, and comes out with a heart full of hope and a degree or healing.<br /><br />Someday you will be so glad you have this blog/journal. Hang onto those days you feel hopeful and optimistic about the future. I am convinced those are the spirit-filled days. The days come when you feel like, "How in the world will this child ever be able to survive in this world?" and I feel that is not from the Lord. But oh how loudly it calls sometimes!<br /><br />I love and miss you Sonja. Hurray for today.Happy Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214274824850767637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451920211543917602.post-87500951635273343412012-02-11T22:39:38.684-07:002012-02-11T22:39:38.684-07:00Our friend, Lindy, who is a double amputee, has lo...Our friend, Lindy, who is a double amputee, has long sung the praises of Shriners. They were a blessing in his life as well. I'm so glad to hear that things are going well.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308463320549921916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451920211543917602.post-8157803920405096472012-02-11T22:31:17.802-07:002012-02-11T22:31:17.802-07:00What a great place. I'm so happy Steven is get...What a great place. I'm so happy Steven is getting care there, and I'm so happy that his tragic break had some benefits. Things are looking up!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832602177068743447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451920211543917602.post-86156933458596286852012-02-11T20:36:12.123-07:002012-02-11T20:36:12.123-07:00wonderful!wonderful!Julie Lloydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09211932393091559248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6451920211543917602.post-38994786440845915732012-02-11T19:43:45.318-07:002012-02-11T19:43:45.318-07:00This post makes me happy! I can't wait to see ...This post makes me happy! I can't wait to see Steven up and walking around. That'll be so awesome.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762756400682003475noreply@blogger.com