tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post4162768473733132201..comments2023-09-20T00:13:37.931-04:00Comments on One Good Thing: AbidingMandy Hitchcockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14365577216317740232noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-82580751730511754642011-10-18T21:02:18.822-04:002011-10-18T21:02:18.822-04:00Dear Mandy,
I’ve been an invisible follower from t...Dear Mandy,<br />I’ve been an invisible follower from the beginning -- from when Kate Ackley Zeller asked for prayers on Facebook for a friend’s daughter battling meningitis. I prayed for Hudson, even though I never pray, but oh I did then. And I cried when I learned she died. I’ve cried many times since while reading your blog, and been left breathless by the power of your writing, by your grace and courage and honesty. <br /><br />My children are older -- 9 and 12-- and at their ages, there are some truly aggravating moments. But you’ve inspired me to hug them tighter, to be more patient, to remember always how precious they are. I thank you. And I thank Hudson.<br />Jenna GreeneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-17764889926039523172011-10-06T20:26:56.920-04:002011-10-06T20:26:56.920-04:00The perspective that everyone is someone’s child i...The perspective that everyone is someone’s child is how I get through a lot of days being a kinder person. My brother has been in and out of prison. Watching my mom struggle with his choices and seeing how much she loves him regardless of his faults has been a real eye opening lesson for me. Everyone is connected to someone. Treat people not the way you want to be treated but how you would want the people you love to be treated. <br />Mandy, you are so perceptive and intelligent. It has been my pleasure learning about you through your blog. I’m always excited when I see you have a new post. I know this experience for you has been more difficult than anyone could ever understand but your ability to be positive and honest is the kind of attitude that changes the world for the better. Thank you for sharing your story.Jennifer Stimpsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-956285966489792562011-10-06T10:45:04.544-04:002011-10-06T10:45:04.544-04:00Through this unbelievable tragedy, you have manage...Through this unbelievable tragedy, you have managed to touch so many lives and help countless numbers of people. That continues to amaze me. Thank you for providing all of us with ways to help our friends and continuing to remind everyone what is truly important in life. I will definitely continue abiding.Lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05440388020197833499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-89910766005175134652011-10-06T08:20:56.604-04:002011-10-06T08:20:56.604-04:00On May 12th, my beloved nephew, Jake, died at 19 i...On May 12th, my beloved nephew, Jake, died at 19 in a single car crash in broad daylight. No drugs, no alcohol, just a missed turn. Our family struggles to help his poor parents.<br />Thank you for this. And thank you for allowing me, a complete stranger, to be part of your journey.<br />Peace,<br />ClaireAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-87455402609922889342011-10-05T22:53:23.509-04:002011-10-05T22:53:23.509-04:00Abiding with you.Abiding with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-57665854267785256312011-10-05T20:15:54.594-04:002011-10-05T20:15:54.594-04:00In July, my father-in-law's wife's 24-year...In July, my father-in-law's wife's 24-year-old son died in an ATV accident. It was obviously a shock and his mom is still reeling. But I thank you, Mandy, for giving me language to speak to her and to attempt to comfort her and to just be there for her. I've referenced your blog to her so many times - about how you've grown, what you've learned and what you've taught me. Thank you for helping me abide with her. And, to some small extent, with you.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01045071646723960026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-92149218502409542011-10-05T16:42:15.958-04:002011-10-05T16:42:15.958-04:00Beautiful, thank you for sharing.Beautiful, thank you for sharing.Kivanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-61409957745347167072011-10-05T12:54:27.008-04:002011-10-05T12:54:27.008-04:00Thank you for sharing this link, Mandy. I also app...Thank you for sharing this link, Mandy. I also appreciate when people can put feelings into words in a way that I just cannot. <br />~AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-8570634350372092472011-10-05T11:57:43.576-04:002011-10-05T11:57:43.576-04:00As always, thank you, Mandy. Such a powerful shari...As always, thank you, Mandy. Such a powerful sharing of the essence of living... humility, care for others... Something to practice and aspire to for certain.<br />Rachel C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6239796424430952907.post-42257717064624227972011-10-05T11:43:03.868-04:002011-10-05T11:43:03.868-04:00What a hauntingly poignant post - Kate's words...What a hauntingly poignant post - Kate's words will stay with me always. Thank you for sharing it and for helping us to put a name to the helpless, sometimes awkward, always heartbreaking act of abiding.Katie Shea Brittonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11387792028833061302noreply@blogger.com