did you blog about misty?
October 8, 2008I just tucked in my little girl. She is so wonderful. We watched Word World together on the couch as she drank her “tea bottle”. I put like 1 oz of decaf tea in a glass of milk. and we call it tea. Mommy used to drink tea a lot….so Livi likes to as well. Today she got out her crayons . First it was “I want the pink one” and she grabbed the pink one, then “the orange one” and she grabbed the orange one. Even little things thrill me. I’m so happy to be back home (even though my trip was much needed).
Anyway, tonight is just a few informal bullets.
- Misty’s mom and sister were here today and we went through all Misty’s clothes, pocketbooks and shoes. I can’t say that it was the easiest experience of my life, but we’re still pretty peaceful through this and I think we all did pretty good.
- I loved that some of you actually listened to the radio show online or with the mp3. You all encourage me so much….thanks.
- I’m working on the format for the little devotionals I’m going to do based on Misty’s scripture memorization cards. Its so encouraging just reading through these cards and seeing what God was teaching her from age 13 up through having cancer. I think you will be blessed by this. Coming soon.
- I’m excited that big things are happening with Anthem of Hope. Stay tuned.
- I’m going to take a look at the pictures from Acadia tomorrow and hopefully post some. I haven’t even looked at them on the computer yet (except for the 3 you all saw)
- Please pray for Olivia as I go back to work soon. I’m just trusting God that she will turn out as wonderful with just me as she would have if she were able to grow up with a mom like Misty. I know you will all say “oh darren, you’ll do fine” but the truth is that she would have been better off having a mother and a teacher like Misty. It is now up to God to make up the difference here…and I’m trusting he will.
Lastly, If you have written a blog or note online about Misty, please go to Courtney’s website and add it to the list. I love her for compiling this list. I’m going to print them all for a book I’m making for when Olivia gets a bit older.
Here is the link to her site:
http://storinguptreasuresinheaven.blogspot.com/2008/09/i-want-to-be-ready.html
Thanks!
Precious little Olivia… I am praying and trusting God that He will fill in every gap in her life and heart that was left when Misty died. I’m glad to hear that you are trusting Him to to that also. You are so wise to know that you can’t be her mother and her father, but even wiser to know that the Lord can enable you to be the best father for Olivia and that He will be ALL the rest that she needs. And while Olivia will miss having her mama physically with her, Misty will live on in her mind and heart beacause you are the loving daddy that will make sure she knows her mama.
My poem is on Courtney’s list. Can’t wait to see your photos. Praying for you and Olivia each day and will pray for her as you go back to work, especially.
Darren You are Awesome! We all miss you down here and we are all thinking of you and olivia as well.
Love you man,
Tim
I just know that God is going to do whatever it takes for Olivia’s life to be full and everything that she needs. You are such an inspiration to people you have never even met so I can’t imagine what you will be for Olivia! Can’t wait to see your pictures…the glimpse we have gotten so far is gorgeous!
Praying for both of you!
You will be amazed at the sweetness, tenderness, and love that God will pour out over Olivia. You are so not alone in this next part of your journey.
Darren:
Praying for you and precious Olivia…God will enable you with all the things, people and support you will need to be the best Father for Olivia…She will grow up strong and complete…
Did you keep some of Misty’s things for Livi? What items do you believe Misty wanted Livi to have?
I have all the faith in the world that Miss Olivia is in the best hands. Have a wonderful day – both of you.
hey brother .. I hope and pray that you .. Olivia and the rest of you family are enjoying the peace of our Lord .. by the way bro you are going to be a great dad because the wisdom of God is in you at a young age .. and not many young dads these days have that kind of wisdom .. I know that at a young age and as a young dad I did not have that wisdom.. it is to my own shame and fault .. but today I thank God who is the one who is able to give of His wisdom to who ever seeks and ask of Him.. I have wanted to send you personally a link to my tribute and memory of and to your beloved Misty .. who I came to admire.. respect and as a sister in Christ .. and you also..to love .. today since you ask for us to leave them at Courtney’s site which I do visit from time to time and I have left a link there back around the 25th of last month .. but from the start I wanted to do it in a more personal manner if you don’t mind I will thank you for allowing me to do so .. may God continue to bless and to use you for His Praise and Glory .. Tbone out
PS: the link
http://www.tbone4urblues.com/2008/09/tbone-4-ur-blues.html
Sorry this I believe is a more direct link .. I am not very good at this .. I am learning as I go along with this blogging thing .. and by the way it is you (Darren) who I thank for that.. I will explain better in the future if I haven’t already.. again Jah bless Tbone out
http://www.tbone4urblues.com/2008/09/today-i-am-just-going-to-post-poem-that.html
When I was at the memorial service for Misty and I heard that she had scripture memorization cards at that moment I felt a special connection to her. Last year at a youth event I felt God speaking to me about reading his scripture. After reading my bible I found myself thinking about what I read throughout my days at school. After that I decided I’d write scriptures on index cards and carry them with me wherever I went. On many occasions I gave the scriptures to friends who were going through though times and they really seemed to help. I’m excited to see what scriptures Misty wrote down and I know that they will help all of the readers of your blog no matter what trials they are facing! I’m still praying for you and Olivia day by day and may God continue to bring you peace.
Hey Darren,
I just wanted to share with you, that while I was sitting at lunch today there was a couple sitting a few tables away from me that were talking about you and Olivia; about your post the other day and how Olivia learned how to count to 18, etc. It made me stop and think how amazing it is, how many lives you touch through this website and how small this world really is, that you can sit a few tables away from someone you’ve never seen in your life, but that you share a commonality with.
Thank you for continuing to share your faith and journey! You and Olivia are continuously in my prayers!
Darren,You and misty love that little girl so much and she has wonderful family and friends around her to keep her mothers love alive forever.I know from my life experances.my sister died at 27 to when her little girl was 2.Al and I raised her but she NEVER forgot the short time she had with her mom.I was worried if we were able to make Faith Ann happy and have a good future.She assures me that me and her mom did she is now a grown woman with a 2 year old of her own and i heard her sing a song her mother sang to her when she was a baby.so i know that olivia may miss her mom but she will never!!forget her.
I can only imagine your heart for Olivia. How it must break for her knowing that she will grow up without Misty. I pray that God will give you all you need to raise her. She is incredibly blessed to have such an awesome Daddy.