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Well, I am officially bawling right now. Reading a...

2009-10-04T06:36:28.346-05:00

Well, I am officially bawling right now. Reading and FEELING your words and descriptions of having to tell your kiddos what might have to happen with daddy... I just cannot imagine. I'm so very sorry you all are having to deal with this... and I'm praying that in the end, you won't. And I'm praying for all kinds of specific things for you and your kids. And I can only imagine how truly difficult this is for your husband as well. I AM PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU! I wish I had a magic wand to make it all go away... but we do serve a BIG God capable of ANYTHING, so I'll plead to Him on your behalf instead! Big hugs to each of you...

Mark 14:36 And He said, “Abba, Father, all things ...

2009-09-28T13:05:29.557-05:00

Mark 14:36
And He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will.”

Our Savior knows personnally the agonies, mental and physical, that we go through. It's a comfort to know that we have a Savior that "has been there, done that and has the t-shirt". And when he comes back to get us, he's not coming as a lamb. He's coming back as a SOLDIER.

Hollie, y'all have been on my mind, heart and in my prayers constantly. If it's His will that Robbie goes, I hope you find comfort in the fact that you have a lot of people that love y'all and that will stand in the gap while he fulfills his commitments.

We love you and are praying that there's a last minute reprieve but, if not, we're praying for courage, strength, peace and unwavering faith for your family.

We love you!
Leigh

Oh Hollie...I can't even imagine. I have tear...

2009-09-28T11:29:41.694-05:00

Oh Hollie...I can't even imagine. I have tears in my eyes and my heart hurts for you. I'm sorry you are having to deal with this. I will pray for God's comfort for all of you. Pray, pray, pray.

Ohhhhhhh girl....I don't even have words. You...

2009-09-28T10:42:49.341-05:00

Ohhhhhhh girl....I don't even have words. You've been on my heart so much with this and it just brings tears to know your going through this. Annie's comment touched me to the core...and she's right sweet Kole does have 2 awesome uncles to be there for him....what a blessing.

I'm constantly praying girl...Love you!
Alicia

Praying for your family Hollie

2009-09-28T09:54:04.127-05:00

Praying for your family Hollie

Hollie, Becca and I just read this together. We ar...

2009-09-27T21:33:28.863-05:00

Hollie, Becca and I just read this together. We are praying for your sweet family. Love you. Bridget

Praying for the whole fam Hollie!!

2009-09-27T21:29:10.181-05:00

Praying for the whole fam Hollie!!

I'm in tears right now, after reading this and...

2009-09-27T19:39:24.840-05:00

I'm in tears right now, after reading this and thinking of what you are going through. I can't even imagine how hard this must be. Oh Hollie, I'm so sorry! I do know though, that you are one of the strongest women that I know. I know you don't think you are that strong..but you have proved that time and time again. I also know that God would not allow this to happen to yoour family if He did not have a perfect plan of how he was going to take care of you all and comfort you and give you all strength to make it through this time that you are apart. I love you so much Hollie, and am here for you anytime you wanna talk, or just want someone to cry to. Love you girl. hugs HUGS!!!

Prayers are POURING out to you all! I can not imag...

2009-09-27T10:02:22.238-05:00

Prayers are POURING out to you all! I can not imagine what Kole, Lexie, Kylie, you, or Robbie are going through right now. My heart aches for the questions the kids ask. My heart and soul are praying for you all and for peace.
LOVE, HUGS, and PRAYERS!!!
~Elyse

My heart is literally aching for you guys. I can&#...

2009-09-27T09:07:27.747-05:00

My heart is literally aching for you guys. I can't imagine how hard is was telling the kids. You are still in my prayers everday. I pray you hear something very soon from them. Praying for your strength in this extremely hard time.

Hollie. I cannot tell you how heavy my heart is fo...

2009-09-26T22:00:02.315-05:00

Hollie. I cannot tell you how heavy my heart is for you guys. We love you and even NOW are pleading with the Father to release you from this. PLEASE let me know if there is anything I can do for you. You are amazing and God is faithful.

I have been thinking about you so much and can'...

2009-09-26T21:52:31.920-05:00

I have been thinking about you so much and can't imagine what you are going through, Hollie. Please let me know if there is anything at all I can do. I am praying for you, and will especially lift Kole up in the coming days, weeks, months. Please keep us posted ...
p.s. Do NOT worry about the baseball stuff ... seriously. :)

I'm praying! I'm praying believing that Go...

2009-09-26T21:16:07.688-05:00

I'm praying! I'm praying believing that God is going to do something amazing no matter what.

You painted such a beautiful picture I could see all of you there. I could here the church bell ringing. I could see sweet Kole being strong.

I am so thankful that God is faithful because Life is HARD! This is hard.

Thank You Robbie for being willing to serve our country even when it is costly. God will honor your service.

OH THE TEARS ARE FLOWING CAUSE RAF MY HUBBY WAS I...

2009-09-26T21:05:56.929-05:00

OH THE TEARS ARE FLOWING CAUSE RAF MY HUBBY WAS IN THAT SAME POSITION AND I PRAYED HARDER THEN EVER FOR THE DAY IT ALL ENDED. SELFISH OR NOT I CAOULD NOT WAIT , THANKFUL FOR ALL HE DID GLAD IT WAS ALL OVER. i KNOW AND FEEL YOUR FEELING THE SCARD AND ECT BUT BE STRONG FOR THE KIDS BE THERE ROCK AND THEN SOEM IT WA=ILL BE DIFFERENT ON ALL BUT KEEP THE FAITH THAT gOD WILL PREVAIL AND PROVIDE FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS AND THAT YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS AND BE STRONGER, i am thinking of you daily ands praying as well. send robbie kisses and thank him for doing what he is doing like it or not iam great ful for his service I'M GREATFUL THAT HE IS YOUR HUBBY AND THAT YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY AND THAT HE IS SCARD AND BY YOUR SIDE BUT IT TAKE COURAGE OF A HUBBY AND COURGAGE OF A DADDY TO TALK AND TELL THE KIDS I PRAY FOR U ALL. HUGS MICHELLE

I recently started following your blog and have lo...

2009-09-26T19:11:46.743-05:00

I recently started following your blog and have loved reading about you and your family the last couple of weeks. My daughters and I were so touched by your post today. I cannot imagine how hard that is and will be! Can I first say a Thank you to your husband and YOU for serving our country! Without a doubt your family will be on our prayer list for days to come! One day at a time!!! It is the only way to walk! I pray your kids will have peace as they await his arrival again, that time will pass quickly and safety for all! God will supply the grace at the moment we need it:D

You will get through this. I can't imagine how...

2009-09-26T15:59:22.403-05:00

You will get through this. I can't imagine how rough it must have been to tell the kids. I had tears in my eyes reading it. Your family will be in my thoughts.

You would think that the United States Military HR...

2009-09-26T14:02:49.522-05:00

You would think that the United States Military HR department would be a little more organized! We've had the exact same experience when Mark was trying to get information about his deployment. I think you guys did the right thing by telling the kiddos. It amazes me how understanding and strong kids can be a such a young age. I know that you can do this! You have solid faith and a good support system.

Also, you should look into Operation Love Reunited for some family photos before he leaves. It's an amazing organization.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!

Ashley

i can't even imagine the strain. know that we...

2009-09-26T13:54:48.067-05:00

i can't even imagine the strain. know that we're praying constantly--for an answer, for patience and for strength to face the day (and the days after) if he is deployed.

I am praying for you guys. This is such a difficu...

2009-09-26T13:50:26.377-05:00

I am praying for you guys. This is such a difficult situation, but you are right, He won't put you in a place that won't make you stronger. I'm so sorry.

Lindsay

I cried as I read your words. I can't even beg...

2009-09-26T13:37:06.875-05:00

I cried as I read your words. I can't even begin to imagine having such a conversation. How very difficult.

Praying.

Praying for all of you, Hollie. I know this has go...

2009-09-26T13:30:13.741-05:00

Praying for all of you, Hollie. I know this has got to be so tough on each of you. God is in control & He will carry you through this!

oh man...i don't even know what to say. Now, ...

2009-09-26T13:20:36.209-05:00

oh man...i don't even know what to say. Now, that I have my own son, this really touches me. Kole is my precious little nephew. He is so inquesitive and I can tell he is like a sponge, sucking in everything. If/when Robbie leaves, Kole has 2 uncles that will step in with baseball, football, and manly things. Wow, I am so sensitive to this now even with a week old boy! As far as the little girls go, we will keep them busy!!
Love,
Annie

oh.my.gosh. i cannot even BEGIN to imagine what yo...

2009-09-26T13:06:39.534-05:00

oh.my.gosh. i cannot even BEGIN to imagine what you guys are going through. that has got to be SOOOO unbelievably rough. poor kiddies, poor parents, ugh...just makes my heart break. still praying. HUUUUUUUUUUUUUGS from the other side of dallas.

I can't imagine all that you are going through...

2009-09-26T11:09:22.415-05:00

I can't imagine all that you are going through right now, but I do pray for you and your family. Kids are amazing. When they see us hurting or upset, they step up to the plate to try to comfort us. I pray that they have peace and happiness through all of this. I pray for grace for you and your husband.

We are praying for you guys. I know that nothing ...

2009-09-26T10:52:50.183-05:00

We are praying for you guys. I know that nothing you've been through can measure up to this. I'm here for you.

Love you!

Ann