tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326945904619534317.post2365301109537921359..comments2023-04-10T06:44:01.992-05:00Comments on Ess the Mess: "You know I've seen a lot of what the world can do, and it's breaking my heart in two, cause I never wanna see you sad girl"Esther Brattonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10556196115230215951noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326945904619534317.post-50437123708284657882012-01-06T15:46:15.773-06:002012-01-06T15:46:15.773-06:00Anonymous,
It sounds like you've been through ...Anonymous,<br />It sounds like you've been through some tough times, possibly without much support from friends/family. If that's the case, I'm sorry you've had to endure that. I know Esther's heart. She is not seeking pity. We have a wonderful life and strive for a healthy marriage. For Esther, the blog has been a form of expression and record. Through some situatios when we don't have time to call the people we love, it's been a great tool for communication. Our friends and family aren't naive. We care and pray for them; they care and pray for us. Be nice.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04019678800018003506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326945904619534317.post-58081016737025954272011-12-31T23:36:00.072-06:002011-12-31T23:36:00.072-06:00so many of us have serious problems with children ...so many of us have serious problems with children and close family members. We never know what is going to happen to test our strength and commitment. I do not feel sorry for you because everyone has a story to tell and life goes on no matter what is thrown our way. Whether we are making clothes or sacrificing our enjoyment of life, it is what it is. I can pour out my heart about what I have experienced, but at the end of the day...we survive. If you are seeking sympathy from your blog, it looks like you achieved your goal from naive people who ha e neberexperienced tragedy and hardship..aka BeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326945904619534317.post-26029678877932968652011-11-06T21:28:09.369-06:002011-11-06T21:28:09.369-06:00Esther,
My fiancee Becca loves to read your blog...Esther, <br /><br />My fiancee Becca loves to read your blog and see all the photos of Charlotte and your family (you truly know how to capture the best moments for your family!), she thinks you have the best ideas and style and swears when we have children that she is going to make all the clothes for them like you do for your little girl! She told me about how she was almost in tears reading your new post today and we just want to wish you and your family all the blessings in the world for Charlotte's surgery Tuesday. Keep staying positive as you have always been and a great inspiration for others. <br /><br />John Trosset and Becca (soon-to-be Trosset)John/Becca Trossethttp://www.you-photography.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326945904619534317.post-30462647663342007162011-10-30T15:52:11.961-05:002011-10-30T15:52:11.961-05:00Oh Esther! It breaks my heart to read this. You ar...Oh Esther! It breaks my heart to read this. You are not a failure! You didn't fail your baby girl! You do everything you can, and sometimes, these things JUST HAPPEN. And you DID call the doctor. It's not your fault they told you it was okay.<br /><br />You are not only going through a very, very trying time with everything for Charlotte, but you're pregnant. Which means hormones up the wazoo. Plus you're sick from the pregnancy. All of this is going to add up to you reacting extra strongly, and you are blaming yourself for things far outside of your control.<br /><br />I don't believe God is using Charlotte to punish or test you. I think that He has a specific plan for her, and you are a part of it. She could not get through this and be who He wants her to be without you as her wonderful mother. He hand picked you to raise her because you were the BEST choice for her. It's not to punish you. It's to help her become exactly who He made her to be. I really believe that.<br /><br />I know that none of that changes how hard this is. I know that it can feel like empty words in the face of all the heartache and frustration and anger you feel. Regardless, I hope you know how loved you are. And Ben and Charlotte and Peanut too. Prayed for without ceasing. And loved forever and a day. xoxoMeghanhttp://loquaciouslady.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326945904619534317.post-80586598925254790072011-10-30T07:23:46.268-05:002011-10-30T07:23:46.268-05:00My dear sweet Esther, there just aren't words ...My dear sweet Esther, there just aren't words to express how we all are feeling right now. It just doesn't seem fair but who are we to question God. He doesn't hand us more than we can bare and Mothers are at the top of the list in heartbreaks over our children. You with Ben[and you Mom]by your side can get through this. Don't give up sweetheart. Love you.Miminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326945904619534317.post-4024215450371051722011-10-29T22:36:35.137-05:002011-10-29T22:36:35.137-05:00Oh Esther, you did not fail Charlotte. You did wh...Oh Esther, you did not fail Charlotte. You did what you were supposed to do in mentioning the strong odor to her doctor and he told you what he wanted you to do. You did everything you were supposed to do. I can understand that desire to be a perfect mother though. I wanted to be one and I couldn't but it wasn't for lack of trying. Thank God for His grace--none of us parents could do without it. And we can thank Him that He is the perfect Father to us and our kids--He knows just what to do and He gently leads us imperfect parents, compensates for our weaknesses, (and doesn't berate us when we come up short). I will be praying for you, Ben and your precious Charlotte that everything will go well. Love you!Vicky P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326945904619534317.post-5224507229724031622011-10-29T21:52:48.444-05:002011-10-29T21:52:48.444-05:00I'm praying for you, Esther. I can't imag...I'm praying for you, Esther. I can't imagine how hard this must be for you, but I know that the Lord will see your family through it. Charlotte's little life has pointed so many people to Him!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286119146003672520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326945904619534317.post-46024280151907327482011-10-29T17:59:32.449-05:002011-10-29T17:59:32.449-05:00I am a first time mother going through trials as w...I am a first time mother going through trials as well. Your constant faith keeps me focused! Sometimes I find myself thinking God why do keep doing this tome, but I. The end I know that I'm learning a very important lesson from the ultimate teacher. Keep your heart and mind focused. Praying for you all daily!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326945904619534317.post-15395576071365968882011-10-29T17:55:00.098-05:002011-10-29T17:55:00.098-05:00Hey Ess! You're the best! God could not have...Hey Ess! You're the best! God could not have placed Baby Charlotte in better hands! I think you're way too hard on yourself. You seem to require perfection from yourself but you're forgetting one thing...None of us are perfect! Allow yourself some wiggle room and you'll become more relaxed, and better able to think things through. <br /><br />Sweet Baby Charlotte...God has everything under control. He loves Charlotte more than any human ever could, even her own mother! SB happens because we live in a fallen world. It wasn't like this in the Garden of Eden. When bad things happen to me I recall the Scripture that says "all things work together for good to them that love the LORD." Rom 8:28. It's difficult at the time and hard to see good things come out of this, but keep the faith. God is giving you pieces of the puzzle one day at a time. And one day you'll look back on your life and say "What a beautiful plan that was. Thank you, Jesus! You really do love my family--- You really did cause all things to work together for good!" <br /><br />You're awesome parents with a wonderful future! I love you dearly and pray for you all the time! Hang in there and post often! I love to hear from you! <br /><br />Aunt Choo ChooSusan B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01777371105099105279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326945904619534317.post-61215673645316614392011-10-29T17:02:00.707-05:002011-10-29T17:02:00.707-05:00My goddaughter has hydrocephalus and has a shunt. ...My goddaughter has hydrocephalus and has a shunt. When she was a baby they said she would probably never walk. She's three now and walks on her own with the help of leg braces. Keep your head up! Keep faith.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com