Comments on: Missionary? Friend? Mommy?

By: heather kelley

heather kelley — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:45:23 +0000

hang in there! hope you have the energy for it. i also hope anayas able to see clearly and take on the strong love that yall are exhibiting. it’ll be cool, when she can sit and hear the prayers and see the tears in love, and start understanding.
i just had this thought, and if its totally untrue, then it doesnt matter. but in america we see our children as way more of an inconvenience in our lives/ schedules than other places. are you starting to think like this? did you take the busyness of here back over there?

By: mama

mama — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:31:55 +0000

Oh Layne! I’m sure it’s getting tough w/ little girl on the move!! Sounds like you’ve worked it out and I know they love seeing Anaya :) Thank God Jon is there and ya’ll van share :) Love and kisses to all

By: Mom

Mom — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:16:48 +0000

Wow, what a burden you must be feeling, Layne. I know that you do love your precious Anaya and without hesitation always choose to do what is best for her. But I can sympathize with your desire to be a very present friend to the dear ladies in Oncology — one who holds their hands and listens and prays as you have done for 2 years. I pray for your eyes to be enlightened to see what God is doing in and through you, even when the road no longer looks the way you wanted.
You are such a good mommy. I’m so proud of you, and I brag on you every chance I get.
Lots of love :-)

By: Nancy Shaheen

Nancy Shaheen — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:28:26 +0000

So glad to hear you are safely back ‘home’. I totally understand your frustration with a precious toddler. What a blessing you, Jon and Anaya are at the hospital. I like the idea of you and Jon switching off times so you each can have those precious moments at the hospital with ones who need you. We will join you in praying. These toddler days will pass so fast! Enjoy every minute of them! They learn SO much at this stage!