Category Archives: faith
"Don't be afraid. I'm here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide. A Savior has just been born in David's town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you're to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger." At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God's praises: "Glory to God in the heavenly heights. Peace to all men and women on earth who please him" Luke 2:11- 13
the music and message were beautiful.
it's not the way we would've chosen but trusting in Christ… continue to pray for the Macs. I’m so sorry…and praying for them. ♥ Amen! ♥ That is a beautiful picture of them…you captured a powerful moment there. thank you for sharing these pictures. the love and faith of you guys over there is such an inspiration… I often think of Cora and her beautiful little face. It’s a reminder of how blessed we are. I’m praying for happier days ahead for Joel and Jess. Thanks for sharing this with us. It’s still so fresh in my mind when I heard about Cora’s story. My heart is still aching for The Macs, but I hope the playground dedication helped heal their hearts just a little more, if that is even possible after such a loss. the prayers have never stopped… how is it that i’ve seen several pictures from the dedication and still it brings tears to my eyes to see those balloons. such a beautiful picture. and i’m certain that cora was smiling. My heart still breaks for them….but God is triumphant through it all….still, just makes me so sad for them 🙁 They are so blessed to have a friend in you to capture this day for them. God Bless! How blessed they are that you captured this day for them. The blessing of a friendship is priceless. I cannot imagine their pain, but I know it must be made a little easier with the surrounding of friends. Beautiful, and oh, so sad. Sometimes it’s just so hard to trust that God has a plan. Somehow, all those balloons made me feel better. Thanks for sharing! They are truly an awesome witness! I can’t even imagine. I have an 8 month old son. They are an amazing family and what good that sweet girl did in her short life. This breaks my heart. I wish I could absorb some of the pain, somehow cushion the blow. I can’t imagine going through something so heartbreaking. I think of them often. My prayers are with them. Thank you for sharing this. God bless you! Amen! annie and i stopped by the church last week to work on some sunday school stuff. she asked me if she could play on the cora playground. i said i wasn't sure….we asked the office and we were told "go for it!" so she did. i ran into kendall and she asked "oh are you here to take pictures?" i said "no….but i have my camera…soooo yeah." here are some pics of the almost complete cora playground.
can you believe how great this is? it is bigger and better than i had imagined. i looked at it and thought "this is perfect. it IS jess's personality…colorful and bright…so perfect" this playground will be loved by our church so deeply. love you jess. That is great! I Love it and glad I could be a part of the etsy contributions. What a great family. This has to be the best playground ever! How beautiful!! It turned out wonderful. Your photos are perfect! this is awesome! The one with the heart made me weep. The only relief is that Cora has no more pain, but her parents…ohhh! It stabs my own heart every time I read about them. You take glorious pictures. Oh, that’s just adorable. What a blessing! what a playground!!! You are unbelievable… I love seeing thru your lens! Great playground! Gorgeous pics. Awesome playground. I’m waffling between crying my eyeballs out and grinning ear to ear. How wonderful to see this project coming to its end, but really its beginning! Wonderful capturing of the playground. Annie’s feet in the pics are great! So cute. A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.! I absolutely love it. What an honor to Cora! That is SO COOL! I love this. Thank you for the update! cannot wait to be there. wow! that is a super cute playground!! it’s so fun to see it materialize. thanks for posting some pics Crying. Buckets of tears. I cannot stinking wait. Amazing. Praise God for the testimony of Cora’s life. Yay! So bright and happy! My heart also goes out to Cora’s family! Hooray for Cora’s playground!! It fits her perfectly!! THAT IS SO AWESOME!!!! Wow! Hey! This got me to thinking… I am having a contest on my blog where you can win $100… if you win, I can certainly donate that to the charity of your choice as well. Wow! That looks so fun, love those little feet!!! cora’s playground is simply perfect! So wonderful! wow!! that is amazing so much love went into that her little spirit is surely there each day <3 Oh WOW!!! What a GREAT tribute to such a special little girl 🙂 Still, can’t help but feel sad that they even have a playground in her honor 🙁 Praise be! Great to see such a wonderful place. 🙂 I think I want a pair of red high tops and monkey socks. It looks like the coolest playground I have ever seen! Such a sweet tribute to a precious girl. Thanks for sharing those pictures. It’s perfect. And your pictures of it are beautiful. That is amazing! I didn’t know the family, except through your blog & I just well up in tears thinking about that sweet baby & her beautiful family, their story has reached so many. What an absolutely beautiful, fun & whimsical playground! awwww, i didn’t know you and jess are friends!! the pictures are fabulous and i can hear cora’s precious laugh sprinkling down from heaven. together (photos + playground) y’all are an amazing team. BEAUTIFUL! So incredibly fantastic! Great pics! Cora will be laughing in heaven when she hears all those children giggling at the fun they are having at HER playground. Love, Love, LOVE the fact that I helped to build this amazing place for children to have fun. SO cool! Amazing. What a great way to honor sweet Cora. That playground is heaven on Earth. I have tears in my eyes just looking at it. That is so bright and beautiful! My little girl saw it and said—–oooooohhhhh can we go there!? i love your pictures it looks great! I get goosebumps every single time I see or hear about this wonderful place we all built together. It’s such a beautiful reminder of, not only a sweet precious girl, but the wonderful body of Christ! Thanks for sharing these! I still cry when anyone talks about Cora. . . I have so enjoyed watching the playground come together on Jess’s blog. Your photos of the playground are wonderful! I’m sure Cora is very proud of her mama and daddy. Wow, that looks like an awesome playground! love the colors! awesome. That is seriously one cool playground… how awesome.. so exciting!!!!! Wow! I have never seen a playground come close to how awesome that one is! Thanks for sharing! 😉 beautiful bright colors….lots of fun to be had! Fantastic. Just think of how many happy smiles it will bring! Oh how I love it ! God is so good. It looks amazing. Wow, what a great playground 🙂 It is a STUNNING playground!!!!!!! My heart goes out to that sweet family ♥
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Karen Gerstenberger - I love this translation of the Scripture passage – and your card! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!
Grace - Merry Christmas, Meg! God’s blessings to you and your family in the new year. 🙂
Sandy - One more thought – do I recognize that picture as the one Annie took of mom & dad???
Sandy - As I was scrolling down the page I thought to myself that you have an extra square for another baby, but then I saw your name and date in that square. I guess you really are done having kids. lol You are a terrific mother & father and your children are as blessed to have you both as you are to have them. Merry Christmas to the Duerksen’s; I hope it was great and can’t wait to hear about it and see pictures.
angela - Love the card!!!! What a great family!
CLOE - AMEN SISTER IN CHRIST ….. FROM THE NORTHEAST
Michele - Merry Christmas!
Tammy - Hope you had a blessed Christmas with your beautiful family!
danielle - merry christmas, you beautiful family, you!!
our hope has come! glory to the newborn King!
jackie chappell - amen !!! from florida
Jenn A. - Merry Christmas to your family, too!
Lisa - Hope you have a white Christmas in Kansas like we do in Illinois
Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - Hope you are having a great day with the fam Meg. Lots of love:) Merry Christmas!!!
kat - You card is beautiful! Merry Christmas!
Lorilee - Christmas Blessings to you and your family!
Lorilee
Julie - Merry Christmas Meg to you and your family!
Jennifer - Merry Christmas to you Megan! Hope you have a special day with minimal meltdowns!
Melanie - Hope you have a great Christmas! Your pictures are gorgeous!
elma riedstra - Merry CHRISTmas to you and you family and a BLESSED new year!!!
Susan - Merry Christmas Megan!
~Debra - Merii Kurisumasu from Japan!
Nikki - Merry Christmas!
T Galle - MeRrY ChRiStMaS to you Megan! Have a wonderful day with your family!