tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post1904138626394473099..comments2023-12-16T15:13:13.920-08:00Comments on Sherri's Blog: From One Salt Dispenser To AnotherSherri Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12060844322657821004noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-29447245516954024552016-01-23T09:27:01.527-08:002016-01-23T09:27:01.527-08:00Hi My name is Robin Robinson and I attend South S...Hi My name is Robin Robinson and I attend South Shelby Baptist Church in Shelby, AL. I cannot begin to tell you how reading this has opened up a path God has been leading me on. I am the director of the Women of the Word Conference at our church and God has been leading me on a study of salt and light for the past 4 months. I thought it was for this years conference but now I know it is for the 2017 conference. I know you are very busy and especially with your book just coming out but you pray about speaking at our 2017 conference? We have around 300 ladies attend and they are mostly from the Columbiana, Shelby, Wilsonville, Jemison area. I would love to share with you how this conference came about. The first one we had was last year and we were expecting MAYBE 75 women ( our church ladies included). There were 265 ladies there!Robin Robinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-13452872003527840902016-01-19T15:22:07.296-08:002016-01-19T15:22:07.296-08:00Hi Sherri,
I dont know you at all, nor am I that ...Hi Sherri,<br />I dont know you at all, nor am I that familiar with your husband. Im not a big radio or tv watcher. However, I know your story and the story of your sweet boy and how you are using it to grow the kingdom. I know the Lord is honored by your words and the cause you have taken for your life. I want you to know that your line "I pray that the manner of life that I lead from this day forward will be worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ, a life that is fearless and bold, one that casts every anxiety upon Him because I know He cares for me, and one that is watchful", has resonated in my heart and soul. I will be praying that for you and honestly for myself. Praise be to the Lord our God. Thank you1Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02855792882652454350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-61974256659969481142016-01-19T12:02:21.475-08:002016-01-19T12:02:21.475-08:00Such a beautiful post! I can't wait to read yo...Such a beautiful post! I can't wait to read your book! I've prayed for you and your family for years and I will continue to lift you guys up during these interviews! To God be all the Glory! Much love- JaclynAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04475355470602107892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-44462389466104779092016-01-14T20:29:56.578-08:002016-01-14T20:29:56.578-08:00Sherri, I have been praying for you and your famil...Sherri, I have been praying for you and your family ever since Bronner went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you for answering God's calling and using your faith and His guidance to write this book. I look forward to reading it but I know I'll need a full box of tissues. Continually praying for you in this new season God has brought you to.Alice Freemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-11730905315148806332016-01-13T09:20:14.793-08:002016-01-13T09:20:14.793-08:00We are praying for you (You are on the list now:) ...We are praying for you (You are on the list now:) Thank you for what you are doing!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-87723769316463295192016-01-13T08:45:27.277-08:002016-01-13T08:45:27.277-08:00Am reading your book; crying when I got to the day...Am reading your book; crying when I got to the day it actually happened. But am inspired by your faith and your testimony but also by your honesty. You are on the path God set for you. Just wanted you to know how you've touched me as I'm sure you are touching many. I can't wait to pass the book to my sister (an almost believer). This may be the way God chooses to help her go all the way......Your sister in Christ Judy WhiteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-19599514910829537262016-01-13T08:23:12.216-08:002016-01-13T08:23:12.216-08:00What a blessing it has been for me to watch the vi...What a blessing it has been for me to watch the video of the Fox News interview on the twelfth anniversary date of the day we buried our sixteen year old. He died in a one car accident in the pouring rain on his way to basketball practice. I listened with interest as you said that you didn't use the word "died." I use the word "died, because my Jason died from his earthly sin in the twinkling of an eye. I don't use the word "lost" because I know where he is now!! He is in Heaven with Jesus. It just proves what I have said for twelve years. Even though we share a common bond, I can never say to you, "I know what you are going through" nor can you say that to me. Each relationship with our child was different, our experiences were different and the time we had with them on earth was different. I love what Rick said about marriages. I shared a strong marriage with my husband before and it has only grown stronger. As I tell my friends, "I'll for you and you pray for me and we will know someone, somewhere is praying for us." God is pouring out blessings on your family. I pray that now that this mission is complete that God will give you continuous missions to carry through. Much love and many prayers from Ashland, AL. <br />Jacqueline Patterson<br />JASON MICHAEL PATTERSON<br />July 30, 1987 - January 8, 2004Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01803476921383813184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-65540868945662267842016-01-12T14:15:20.833-08:002016-01-12T14:15:20.833-08:00Well A.C. was 2 points from A&B honor roll. Th...Well A.C. was 2 points from A&B honor roll. That's his first time ever. Normally that would just devastate me like he missed a chance getting into Harvard. Lol. However today at work I listened on audio to Bronner <br />A Journey to Understanding. It's the new book by Sherri Burgess , wife of Rick Burgess, about their 2 yr old son that drowned. Our kids(young & grown) will disappoint us. They will make stupid decisions, lie to us, say an ugly word & not always do things the way we tell them to. Today though, that missing AB honor roll just didn't seem as world ending as it normally would. In the book Rick says they prayed for what their son would be. What school would he go to, what accomplishments would he have? He then said he was convicted & felt God saying," I'll take care of that, you be about the business of teaching him to be a warrior for my kingdom." Maybe some days I shouldn't worry so much about how to spell mysterious or if our punctuation is in the right spots( mine never is) but more about teaching my children what it takes to be a warrior for Christ. Oh how I know Sherri Burgess must miss her boy & would love to be able to be upset over a 78. <br />Read the book it's really good.<br /><br />This was my fb post yesterday.<br />Keep the faith sister & stay in the good fight.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10925273734588236826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-29942706016679406372016-01-12T07:56:03.973-08:002016-01-12T07:56:03.973-08:00Hi there dear woman of God! Praise be His name. I ...Hi there dear woman of God! Praise be His name. I saw your interview (accidentally) via Fox news and was blessed by your's and your husband's devotion to the Lord. There's no mistaking one who's walked ever-nearer His side and longs all the more for greater and deeper revelation of His perfect love. You are both pleasantly refreshing witnesses for our dear Savior. <br />After thinking about the interview and remarking to some of my kids of your sincere faith I went on-line tonight hoping to find out more about you and your husband. <br />I had thought perhaps he was a pastor and I was heading for 'sermons' by Burgess! Finding out he's not a preacher was a bit disappointing but learning of your commitment to walk where He leads is praiseworthy. <br />Don't give up. <br />Jesus said, "I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have..." Rev 3:11<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-37423553591621335312016-01-10T09:28:01.613-08:002016-01-10T09:28:01.613-08:00Sherri, my daughter had leukemia when she was 9, a...Sherri, my daughter had leukemia when she was 9, and during her treatment we met several children in the hospital that tragically didn't survive. At each funeral I would sit and have the same conversation with God, as an orthodox Jew, we know three things, 1) Children aren't punished, 2) Parents aren't punished by killing their children, and 3) Nothing 'bad' ever happens, somehow everything that happens to us is the best thing, to the extent that anything else would have been worse. <br /><br />Given those three things, I asked God for an understanding of why children die. I believe I was given an answer that fits those three things, and I would like to see if you are similarly comforted by why children die, why its not a punishment, and why it's actually better than the real alternative. <br /><br />The answer lies in our expectation. We understand life to be...children grow up beautiful, successful, living long lives having children, grandchildren. That's our expectation. Sherri, what if the alternative of a child dying ISN'T that he/she would have lived to be 100, happy and successful with dozens of grandchildren?<br /><br />What if the alternative to a child dying is that child wasn't to be born at all? So that the weeks, months or years you DID have with that child was as opposed to never having that relationship at all?<br /><br />So I went back to every family I knew who lost a child and asked them the same question; if you had been given the choice NOT to have had the child at all, saving yourself the pain and loss, would you have chosen not to have him/her?<br /><br />Every family gave me variations of the same answer.<br /><br />"Every day with my child was a gift/blessing I will always cherish/wouldn't trade for anything."<br /><br />That makes a child dying a blessing, NOT a punishment to the child or the parent. Sherri, life isn't guaranteed, or waranteed. Every life and every day is a gift from God...and we don't get to ask for more than we are meant to have. <br /><br />I hope this helps. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005994946837828915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-36070592136876035372016-01-10T07:01:14.118-08:002016-01-10T07:01:14.118-08:00I haven't read your book
But I know what happe...I haven't read your book<br />But I know what happened to Bronner. My 19 yr old daughter passed away last year from cancer. I am struggling to trust God. He could have healed her. I am trying to understand what his reason for taking her is. Please pray for me and my family. We know where Megan is and desperately want to see her again. We just need guidance on how to live without her. I am ordering your book, hoping to find comfort and peace. God Bless<br />Your family. <br />My email is ; donnakelley528@gmail.comDonnaDehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06215984399652133829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-75357732844123507642016-01-08T06:23:49.660-08:002016-01-08T06:23:49.660-08:00I will pray for you in this season. I love in Exod...I will pray for you in this season. I love in Exodus when God tells Moses to stand still and I will fight for you. I so want that from God in my own live. Our Lord is using you in a might way. Blessings and peace to you in this season.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10263043617789749037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-23439425294506947852016-01-07T19:23:43.254-08:002016-01-07T19:23:43.254-08:00I am amazed at your faith. I hope to someday to h...I am amazed at your faith. I hope to someday to have half as much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13971184899424807199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-9910841022762078112016-01-07T06:10:01.247-08:002016-01-07T06:10:01.247-08:00Father, please let Sherri feel your love and peace...Father, please let Sherri feel your love and peace today. Protect her and help her to stay focused. Amen.SweetTeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03222050502445543926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-56954754512301589722016-01-06T18:58:33.404-08:002016-01-06T18:58:33.404-08:00Sherri, I have been praying for your family ever s...Sherri, I have been praying for your family ever since I heard the news about Bronner. I cannot begin to imagine the path you all have walked. I do, however, know who walked with you. I commit to praying for you and with you. Remember His name, Emmanuel,God WITH us. Ask Him to make His presence known to you and you will feel Him all around you! I love you, my sister in Christ! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776625779111888327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-29526966999014301632016-01-06T17:24:10.412-08:002016-01-06T17:24:10.412-08:00Prayers continue for you dear girl! I can't w...Prayers continue for you dear girl! I can't wait until the day we both see our precious treasures in heaven. Our son's name is Sammy, he is 8 years old and has piercing blue eyes, beautiful long black eyelashes and a head full of black hair! I can't wait to hold him again.Iris K. fittshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015252489178958839noreply@blogger.com