tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post336504637508369843..comments2023-12-16T15:13:13.920-08:00Comments on Sherri's Blog: What I've Learned on the Path of Pain and SufferingSherri Burgesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12060844322657821004noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-7951643774272254422012-06-28T16:26:13.518-07:002012-06-28T16:26:13.518-07:00I have heard Rick preach and was so touched by how...I have heard Rick preach and was so touched by how God has used you both. It has given me so much strengh in my life. I lost my best friend, my sister in July 2008. I had never lived a day with out her. She was just a few months older than me. I could not breath, 1 week later I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I was not sure if I wanted to fight and live. I had to turn quickly to the word of God and know that God wanted me to live. I had to fight for my life and and I am now 4yrs cancer free. God is so awsome, I have much to live for, I see with new eyes, everyday is a great day. Grief is always there,but I can breath and I even laugh more than I have ever in all my life. I believe I have grown so much in God, and hearing your story gives me so much hope,and just so you know my sister had a daycare, she raised so many children in our town. I know Jesus must have needed your little baby boy, and I have to believe my sister is holding him for you,until we get to be with them ourself. My Grandmother taught me, we have to learn to live for the living. I seem to understand.Sonya Wellsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-88049733993422091752012-06-27T06:58:17.393-07:002012-06-27T06:58:17.393-07:00A friend shared this blog post and I have read it ...A friend shared this blog post and I have read it this morning as my devotion. It struck me that my version of "holiness" is nothing but rags and it encourages me to "run the race with perseverance" so I can be more like Christ. Thank you for the encouragement.Kimberly Cookhttp://www.gregcookfamily.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-31381611301111589252010-04-09T22:37:23.179-07:002010-04-09T22:37:23.179-07:00Your strength just amazes me everytime I hear your...Your strength just amazes me everytime I hear your name. God is working miracles through you. I wanted you to know that. Thanks for all of your inspiration.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09490925756572612680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-79179831492314569132010-01-31T19:31:47.457-08:002010-01-31T19:31:47.457-08:00Sherri, your words are so encouraging and comforti...Sherri, your words are so encouraging and comforting. Thank you for sharing them. Bronner has touched so many lives, I've found encouragement through him and your family as I've grieved the loss of my little brother, who went to Heaven almost a year after Bronner. We are also using Charlie's story and the foundation he started to inspire and encourage others. Our website is www.livelovely.org. God bless you and your family. Thanks for writing! Blessings, Laken LovelyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-47508512874190957872010-01-26T10:51:25.073-08:002010-01-26T10:51:25.073-08:00Sherri, thank you so much for sharing your life. ...Sherri, thank you so much for sharing your life. I have sent a link to your blog to my sister, another Sherry. My niece, my sister's oldest daughter, went to Heaven on Oct. 5, 2007. My family and I are believers *and* of course, followers, but my sister isn't where you are right now. I do realize that you must still have days where you wonder if you can even get up in the morning, but to read these words from you is such an awesome thing. I think my sister will definitely gain some strength from your words...God Bless you, Rick, and your family. Thanks again.lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437016340184781402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-63652896687949505472010-01-25T16:25:36.995-08:002010-01-25T16:25:36.995-08:00Sheri, You do not know me, but I have prayed for y...Sheri, You do not know me, but I have prayed for you and your family on countless occasions and watched in humility as I have seen God use you, Rick, Bronner (even as he lives in Heaven), and your entire family in such a mighty way to glorify Himself. As Rick eloquently spoke about last week on the air, we know why there is pain and suffering--it is for the purposes that you so beautifully outlined in your post with scripture. I wanted to comment on this touching post in order to let you know that I am one more of countless members of the body of Christ who continues to love your family and regularly lift you to our Lord in prayer although we may never meet this side of heaven. I realize you would never have chosen this road if given the choice(as nooone would), but I hope that you know how much God has and continues to use you to bring the hope of His salvation to many and to bring glory to Himself. I read this quote today and thought of your family: "Whom God would use greatly He will hurt deeply." - A. W. Tozer. May the grace, peace, and love of our Mighty and Gracious God be your comfort and your shield as you work and anticipate the day you will see your baby boy again in Heaven.CaseyCMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00789842173781961724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-21032799861405938292010-01-25T14:32:39.358-08:002010-01-25T14:32:39.358-08:00Thank you Sherri for posting such beautiful, encou...Thank you Sherri for posting such beautiful, encouraging words. Sometimes, its so easy to get down and discouraged when life is not what we think it should be. It helps me to see the greater picture and expands my vision to what my life is supposed to be about on this earth. You and Rick and your family's strength makes me want to be more of what Christ would have me to be. Thank You again and I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851535636397953162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-41492024571275640542010-01-24T20:28:06.583-08:002010-01-24T20:28:06.583-08:00I am so thankful for the richness of Scripture thr...I am so thankful for the richness of Scripture throughout this post. God's Word is TRUTH and LIGHT in our struggles; it is the only source of wisdom and discernment in this wayward world. <br />When I think of your family, I think of one word...BEACON. You are a beacon of HOPE to so many. I know you may not have chosen this path; but you are walking it in obedience and submission and you are "storing up for yourselves treasures in Heaven..." Heaven. Our REAL home!<br />Bless you, Sherri. Your momma heart is precious to our Lord.The Ferrill'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06091232102936751058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-67888036005623279252010-01-24T12:54:16.781-08:002010-01-24T12:54:16.781-08:00Sharing this story and your courage in the face of...Sharing this story and your courage in the face of adversity is an amazing way of sharing faith. I never am sure exactly what to say to someone that is facing a challenge at this level. I will say that you have brought me a complete stranger a higher level of gratitude for what I have and a greater connection to the courage a person can be capable of.<br /><br />Thank you for expanding my view on what is possible through Christianity.<br /><br />Kindest regards,<br />Tom BaileyTom Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694425811308686944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-61099706877838101552010-01-23T19:04:56.871-08:002010-01-23T19:04:56.871-08:00Sherri,
We have prayed for you and for Rick and f...Sherri,<br /><br />We have prayed for you and for Rick and for your sweet precious family all week. We have prayed for Bronner and for all that he is doing for the the Kingdom. What a blessing you and your sweet family has been to ours! I don't know how we could ever thank you enough... or how we could ever describe it in words. Your life has blessed mine beyond understanding. I pray for you often and feel blessed to know you. May our sweet Heavenly Father continue to bring you peace in your days here on Earth....what a sweet blessing awaits you in Heaven! <br /><br />Love,<br />Megan (and Chris, Reeves, Lucy and Greer)Megan @ Hold it Up to the Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564560310500660686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-25245849012678070312010-01-23T16:16:06.259-08:002010-01-23T16:16:06.259-08:00Thank you, Sherri, for sharing your journey of suf...Thank you, Sherri, for sharing your journey of suffering over the past two years. It comes to me on the eve of walking to the grave tomorrow on behalf of yet another friend who has died because of cancer, yet lives forever now with her Lord.<br /><br />So grateful for the road of grace that keeps us all and reminds us that this world is not our home.<br /><br />Blessings and peace to you this night~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045091401399321468.post-33643123002567204832010-01-23T13:07:25.886-08:002010-01-23T13:07:25.886-08:00Sherri, our minds have been on the same path the p...Sherri, our minds have been on the same path the past few days. As I've begun to read "Purpose Driven Life" again, it brought back so many reminders of our ultimate purpose here, to become more Christ-like, which is no easy feat. I hear a lot of me in your words and feel a bond to you, a bond that mothers should not have, but nevertheless we do-our child going to heaven before us. I just did a post on my blog, "Purpose". Read it. It is neat how God puts similar thoughts on people's hearts. The testing is never easy, and it shouldnt be. Afterall, we're being stretched, molded, chipped away, refined, purified.....all for His glory. I want to make Him, and Layah, proud. I love being given the opportunity to say to others when asked, "how did you make it through all that and still believe in God", He carried me at times, let me walk at times, and other times just sat and rested with me, and now I am stronger, as it is not my own strength, but strength soley in and through Him. As it says in Purpose Driven Life, when you focus on eternity, truely focusing on heaven, your perspectives change. There's a song that i have on one of my posts about a woman named Boothe (yes that's her first name) and she too lost a baby girl, and a Christian singer\songwriter wrote a song to sing at her funeral. It's tough to listen to, but the words are so powerful. here's the link<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjAZDVai_So <br /><br />our heart aches for home, His presence, and our sweet children. Take care, and I constantly lift you up in prayer. Please do the same for me. <br /><br />Mika ShelferMikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13555480771359508646noreply@blogger.com