Comments on: One Year Later https://whistleandlively.com/one-year-later/ Beautifully Creative Sun, 31 Dec 2017 15:31:03 +0000 hourly 1 By: Tamara https://whistleandlively.com/one-year-later/#comment-545 Sun, 31 Dec 2017 15:31:03 +0000 http://whistleandlively.com/?p=287#comment-545 Oh my goodness, I just read this when I was looking at one of your wonderful patterns. Praise God your little man is here and perfect!

I understand the nightmare that started at the instant. When my son was 12, he was out quail hunting. He is left-handed and as he pulled the trigger on the shotgun it exploded. It was a miracle he was the one using it at that point because it would have killed his right-handed brother. He lost part of his hand and one piece of metal embedded in his neck.

He is now an adult and a Captain for a fire department in Oregon. I am sure he had moments he remembers. But mama will never forget the minute she thought life was over as she knew it.

God bless your family.

]]> By: Johanne https://whistleandlively.com/one-year-later/#comment-234 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 19:04:42 +0000 http://whistleandlively.com/?p=287#comment-234 These events – no matter how painful, scary and heart stopping they are always results in something positive.

What a horrific event for you, your husband and your whole family.

Glad you were blessed with your boy coming out of this the way he did!

]]> By: Bethany https://whistleandlively.com/one-year-later/#comment-227 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 02:32:51 +0000 http://whistleandlively.com/?p=287#comment-227 In reply to Diane.

They truly are SO strong. Stronger than us, for sure. Thank you for your kind words!

]]> By: Bethany https://whistleandlively.com/one-year-later/#comment-226 Tue, 26 Sep 2017 02:32:27 +0000 http://whistleandlively.com/?p=287#comment-226 In reply to Amy.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful words! I believe I will also get tears every time I think of our experience as well. But it helps us appreciate how precious life is, and I am grateful for that realization!

]]> By: Diane https://whistleandlively.com/one-year-later/#comment-223 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 14:53:49 +0000 http://whistleandlively.com/?p=287#comment-223 The resilience of children never ceases to amaze me. Their little bodies can handle so much, and mend so beautifully, and in most cases their minds will release the pain and terror so they don’t have to live it over and over. Your family is blessed and I’m so happy for all of you. Hopefully you will never have to deal with a fear like this again. Bless you all.

]]> By: Amy https://whistleandlively.com/one-year-later/#comment-222 Mon, 25 Sep 2017 12:18:28 +0000 http://whistleandlively.com/?p=287#comment-222 I’ve only been reading your blog for a short time, so this story is kind of like reading the last chapter of a novel first and feeling the joy of the happy ending without all the detail of a difficult journey. So glad your little man is happy and healthy. Kids are so resilient, and recover emotionally from these things so much quicker than parents do! My daughter had a difficult illness as a toddler, and it still brings tears to my eyes when I think how we almost lost her, and she is 26! Keep celebrating love, and life and healing!

]]> By: Teton Springs Hat - Whistle and Ivy https://whistleandlively.com/one-year-later/#comment-217 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 18:02:05 +0000 http://whistleandlively.com/?p=287#comment-217 […] be so fun to return as a family and enjoy Mother Nature together. However, 3 days before our trip my son had his accident. We were invited to stay in the cabin again this year and we were excited to make plans to go. The […]

]]> By: Bethany https://whistleandlively.com/one-year-later/#comment-216 Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:58:07 +0000 http://whistleandlively.com/?p=287#comment-216 In reply to Pam.

Thank you so much Pam!

]]> By: Pam https://whistleandlively.com/one-year-later/#comment-197 Fri, 08 Sep 2017 06:11:43 +0000 http://whistleandlively.com/?p=287#comment-197 In reply to Cindy.

Hi Beth, what a beautiful story of bravery, true fear and one cute little toothy grin. Thanked God for His goodness in protecting your son, and allowing me the joy of reading your blog. Have a good day!

]]> By: Bethany https://whistleandlively.com/one-year-later/#comment-191 Thu, 07 Sep 2017 04:49:22 +0000 http://whistleandlively.com/?p=287#comment-191 In reply to Karen.

Oh my goodness. That is the most terrifying news and what a blessed outcome. Thank you for sharing that story with me. Another reminder that God keeps us in His hands, even when the outcome isn’t what we want. Have a wonderful week and thank you so much for your kind words.

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