Comments on: One Year Later – Linda Allard

By: Holly Fenn

Holly Fenn — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:57:29 +0000

Thank You Linda for directing me to this posting.

You live as a daughter of Christ. Your faith is extraordinary & speaks loudly to any of us who are caught up in the ways of the world.
. My faith in Him has never wavered. I’ve had many events happen in my lifetime and have been chronically ill for the past 3 years. -Still, my faith never wavered. . . until now. It is until recently I questioned the Lord. Shockingly, with much guidance, I learned that inside my soul, i wonder “Why did this have to happen? And why now? I was just starting to get my life back . . . BE with my family.
So, for the first confusing time, I “wrestle” myself. Do I dare question our Creator? Who am I to do so?
I thank you for being open and sharing your thoughts. . . from one Mamma to another: I know we’ll get through the loss of our children. Your smile and writings are quite inspiring, as you make it known that we DO have a decision on our recovery. I look forward to the moment I am once again able to Worship freely with much joy. For then I will able to let go of Dalton & Let Him take over. He did his part here on earth. It brings me peace to know that he is worshiping the Lord, possibly right now!

With Love, *some verses bellow I copied from another persons page!
Holly

I absolutely love the lyrics in this song that was posted
Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It’s never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you oh Lord
My only shelter from the storms
But instead I draw closer through these times
So I pray
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know There’ll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that’s what it takes to praise You
Jesus Bring the Rain

By: Sue Beltz

Sue Beltz — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:46:40 +0000

Hey Linda, Chip, and Abbie,
I’ve read both of the blogs and can only see the happiness and joy that was so much a part of Andrew now reflected in the words you shared. His Spirit lives on in your hearts and not only fills you, but spills over to all who have been touched by his life. Andrew was so accepting of all and as willing to spend time with those younger and older than him as he was those his own age. Your family continues to encourage all; even though we all miss Andrew, you can see the Spirit within him so alive in each of you and inspiring to so many others who have been brought into God’s kingdom. We love and miss all of you.
Sue

By: Kathy Johnson

Kathy Johnson — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:52:28 +0000

Linda and Chip,
It is hard to believe its the one year anniversary already. Our family is so thankful for having the privilege to have known Andrew. when I think of his quirky smile and his loving nature it makes me smile. As I told Abbie whenever we listen to Reliant K’s “Give until theres nothing left to give” we think of Andrew. He was a true Giver.
We love you all and think of you often. Kathy

By: Sondra

Sondra — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:06:52 +0000

I love you! Thanks for sharing, your testimony strengthens me in hard times.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:04:28 +0000

Linda, I sent you this song, and daily as I listen to it I am reminded of you… I have heard people say how amazed they are with your faith, strength and joy, thinking they could never be that way… the first part of this song is you..you havent let this sad, hard circumstance change who you are in a negative way, you have allowed it to let God shine in you through it! You show hope to others in ALL things!
The second part of this song is so you too – “never crossed your mind to turn your back on God – NEVER!!” He has helped carry you through, and continues to. So, the third part of this song is what i sing for you…Bring Linda joy, continue to bring her peace. Thank you for setting her free, and bringing you glory, Lord.
The last part is what you have shown us… what is a little rain in comparison to what He has done for us? He is greater than our pain! When I was praying for you the other night, I was reminded how you can understand how hard it must have been for God to watch His only son die for us…. you know that pain. You are now at the other point of witnessing what Andrew’s life accomplished for so many as well. You shared how God wouldnt just allow this and then leave us hanging, that is the hope we all need to remember and hold on to. Thank you for being such a strong daughter of Gods, and for allowing so many to learn from your steadfast walk. You truely are an inspiration to many!!
With much love,
Brenda

I can count a million times
People asking me how I
Can praise You with all that I’ve gone through
The question just amazes me
Can circumstances possibly
Change who I forever am in You

Maybe since my life was changed
Long before these rainy days
It’s never really ever crossed my mind
To turn my back on you oh Lord
My only shelter from the storms
But instead I draw closer through these times

So I pray
Bring me joy, bring me peace
Bring the chance to be free
Bring me anything that brings You glory
And I know There’ll be days
When this life brings me pain
But if that’s what it takes to praise You
Jesus Bring the Rain

I am Yours regardless of
The clouds that may loom above
Because You are much greater than my pain
You who made a way for me
By suffering Your destiny
So tell me what’s a little rain

Chorus

Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy
Is the Lord God Almighty
Is the Lord God Almighty (repeat

By: Jorden

Jorden — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:03:18 +0000

Hey Mrs. Allard

I definitely know what you mean when you say letting go of the bad things like sorrow, hurtfulness and pain, and keeping all good things like memories and smiles, but i think i have finally been able to let go some of that. But you will always have some tough times that you need to overcome, and when you get into those tough situations you need to just think of all the memories and fun you have had with Andrew. It seems whenever i am down and thinking of Andrew i just turn to my picture board of famous memories and that always seems to put a smile on my face, every time. So whenever you have times of pain and sorrow, just turn to your photos of Andrew and remember those memories. If that doesn’t seem to help then just remember that the lord is our number one comforter.

By: Margaret and Jeff

Margaret and Jeff — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:32:02 +0000

Linda-all I can say is you are truly inspiring to me. I am sure I am not the only one. I see your strength, your joy, your hope in the face of the biggest loss a mom can endure, and I know that I,too, could survive also if presented with the same circumstance. Thank you so much for sharing. I will never stop missing and loving Andrew, but will continue to draw strength and peace from the eternal rewards that have come from his “death”. I can look beyond the pain and see the joy that God gives in spite of that pain. Thanks for being willing to share your heart with all of us. Love, Margaret