tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post4356431103079725266..comments2014-05-31T03:21:32.263-05:00Comments on ...another chapter: Weekend in IndyTyson Aschlimanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03605848732265779094noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-58790345789730342292008-12-11T15:24:00.000-06:002008-12-11T15:24:00.000-06:00Tyson-You do not know me. My friend, Sarah Porter,...Tyson-<BR/>You do not know me. My friend, Sarah Porter, sent me your information asking for prayer for your precious wife many months ago. I followed her blog and have continued with yours. I am so thankful, encouraged, and convicted when I read your words. So thankful that you and TJ are feeling the depths of His love during your transition, encouraged to see the peace and hope that springs from your words, and convicted to the point of asking myself, " Do I love Him that much?", "Would I grasp onto Him and cling to Him that way if I lost my husband (when I lose my husband)?". <BR/>All this to say, Leslie has not only left a legacy by the way she lived her life, but she too has left a legacy in her death. Her story spurs me on to treasure each moment that much more. To be that much more intentional about serving, and delighting in, these 4 precious little girls that He has blessed us with no matter how sick I am of questions, messes, and diapers. So, thank you and Leslie for allowing all of us into your lives and journey so that He can not only refine you but He can refine all of us total strangers. Blessings to you and the precious little man of yours. I pray that you will continue to experience the fullness of His love and greatness. Merry Christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-85063808917551854562008-12-09T09:11:00.000-06:002008-12-09T09:11:00.000-06:00Beautiful words Tyson - and the real experience be...Beautiful words Tyson - and the real experience behind the words breathes of God through and through. I look forward to the day when your journal is in book form and can be shared with thousands more.<BR/>Continued blessings,<BR/>AnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-46163447258318117842008-12-09T00:14:00.000-06:002008-12-09T00:14:00.000-06:00I found it ironic that you have spent time in Indy...I found it ironic that you have spent time in Indy, as we recently moved BACK here from Chicago. I am a friend of Amber Smith's and stumbled onto your blog around that night your wife died. Your style of writing is so much like mine, i find it funny when you say something. I'm like "That's how i would have said it..." Anyway, wanted to tell you I really enjoy your writing and the way you let us all have a peek into your soul.<BR/><BR/>-cristi mcewen<BR/>www.thomasandcristi.blogspot.comCristina McEwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533647165919111631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-58790574899650488402008-12-08T23:10:00.000-06:002008-12-08T23:10:00.000-06:00It is amazing, isn't it, how God weaves the intric...It is amazing, isn't it, how God weaves the intricate tapestry of our lives. I love the story of Joseph - how when he was down in the well, in need of rescue, the gypsy's came along. They had left home months and months before . . . long before Joseph ever could have imagined that he would need to be rescued. God was so faithful to set the answer in motion before anyone knew an answer was needed. <BR/><BR/><BR/>In that same way, Anna and Sarah were woven into the tapestry of your life and how it would all unfold. God is so good to care so deeply about us. <BR/><BR/>I must say, Tyson, that I am intrigued by this post. I'm not sure I know what to think . . . I am so thankful that you are doing so well. (I love your references to Indy . . . as I have spent many years in that area, as well.) I am thankful that you had a great weekend with old friends. <BR/><BR/>What perplexes me, though, is how different your grief looks from mine. And I wonder . . . is it because you began to grieve before Leslie went Home? Chad was so, so alive the last time I saw him . . .it was just such a shock! We were in a complete hays for the first three months, at least. My two youngest didn't even BEGIN to feel it until six and NINE months after. So, I wonder . . . is that it? <BR/><BR/>Maybe it is more simple than that . . . maybe it is more along the lines of you being male, and I female. Perhaps your faith is greater than mine. It took me a good year to rejoice for Chad. Don't get me wrong . . . I knew I should, but I sure didn't want to. <BR/><BR/>I am thankful that you can rejoice for your beloved and that you can 'live.' May God continue to bless you and TJ as you live.Sarah Schieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11287686341607715904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-57218887286689367762008-12-08T15:38:00.000-06:002008-12-08T15:38:00.000-06:00Possibly my favorite post yet! I'm always thinkin...Possibly my favorite post yet! I'm always thinking of you and wanting to take the time to write to you. Next time you're in town and have some free time, let us know and maybe we could take the boys to Evan's new playland.<BR/>Love,<BR/>JessJessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05766823776774865397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-65532204203916261442008-12-08T13:56:00.000-06:002008-12-08T13:56:00.000-06:00I am so incredibly thankful that you're willing to...I am so incredibly thankful that you're willing to share your heart and be vulnerable on this blog.<BR/><BR/>Praise be to our Sovereign for giving you the grace it takes.Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849597888734990071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942298247061510776.post-78809234080978452642008-12-08T13:43:00.000-06:002008-12-08T13:43:00.000-06:00So glad that Broadripple & the feel of that pl...So glad that Broadripple & the feel of that place with friends could be there for you. Luke & I just recently returned (we lived at 63rd & Washington Blvd. for four years) to eat at The Brugge (sp?) with friends. If you have not tried it it is fantastic. I am so glad that you have someone who understood Leslie so much; as I imagine it feels like a bit of her. I have always tried to imagine who I would want to sit by me in silence if something happened to Luke... probably no great answer to this. -Jenny G.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com