Quite simply a whole lot. I am thankful for the love and support of my Family, for the love and support of my friends, for the love and support of all the friends that I didn't know I had, and for the love and support of all those whom I haven't yet met who are praying for Hyatt, me, and the kids.
I went and spent an hour or so with Hyatt tonight and told her all the things I was thankful for: I am thankful that God brought her into my life, I am thankful for 17 years of knowing her - her smile and laughter - her grace and peace. I am thankful for who I am now because she is in my life. I am thankful for the two wonderful children that we have brought into this world together. I am thankful for all the beautiful things that she made me aware of over the years - for her ability to see into and connect with others - for her kindness, constancy, and forgiveness... I am thankful for learning with her help what true love really is.
I hope and pray that each of you has had a wonderful Thanksgiving - and that you can really see God's presence in your family.
Troy.
A footnote:
A woman at church this morning said a special prayer for her daughter - she is going through some very tough and dangerous things. I don't know your name, but I am praying that your daughter see how much that you love her and how much God loves her - and I am praying for her safety, for you, and your family.
Footnote #2: (lest we forget in the busy season) How long has it been since you kissed your spouse? your kids?
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Troy,
Your family has been on my mind and in my prayers throughout the day. I am so glad you posted... have been wondering how you are doing. I am so thankful for your incredible witness... God is really using you to reach so many people and demonstrate how God can be our Rock even in the midst of this world's pain. We just have to ask Him and trust Him. You all are in my prayers. I hope you are having a great visit with your brother and his family. Tell your mom I will call her after the weekend... I am looking forward to playing with Sidney!
Kim Nussbaum
I've been thinking about you guys all day as I've been in the midst of my own family madness. I am so moved by your ability to stay positive and still see the goodnesses in your life while you walk through this valley. Honestly, today I am grateful to you, Troy, for helping me,a person you have never met, to keep my own life in better perspective than I ever have before. Every day is a gift. I am not taking it for granted. Thank-you.
I just returned from a Thanskgiving dinner with my family. My husband and I came home and tucked the kids in bed....and the next thing I did was get on my computer to check on you and your family. I do not know you...but you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. I'm thankful that you do realize that you are not alone.
Thank you for reminding me to count my blessings in life.
I've been thinking about you guys all day as I've been in the midst of my own family madness. I am so moved by your ability to stay positive and still see the goodnesses in your life while you walk through this valley. Honestly, today I am grateful to you, Troy, for helping me,a person you have never met, to keep my own life in better perspective than I ever have before. Every day is a gift. I am not taking it for granted. Thank-you.
I've been thinking about you guys all day as I've been in the midst of my own family madness. I am so moved by your ability to stay positive and still see the goodnesses in your life while you walk through this valley. Honestly, today I am grateful to you, Troy, for helping me,a person you have never met, to keep my own life in better perspective than I ever have before. Every day is a gift. I am not taking it for granted. Thank-you.
And we are all thankful for you, and Hyatt, and your amazing family. I was hoping and praying for you that you would be able to find things to be thankful for yesterday, but as usual, you have blown me away. You truly have something special, and I think it's Grace. I read a comment from someone the other day that said they were "not religious." I was a self-proclaimed athiest myself for a number of years, but have found my way back to what I really always "knew" to be true. You, though, have a level of faith and peace and inner strength that I can only attribute to the Grace of God - and I think your continued vulnerability you share here with us, many of us total strangers, is opening us to Grace and strengthening our own faith. Thank you for sharing yourself with us, for continuing to share yourself so beautifully with your girls and your family, and of course, for sharing yourself and all you are thankful with Hyatt. I believe she hears you, whether "sleeping" in her body, or perhaps already departed in spirit, I believe she hears you and is beaming with joy that you are still the man she fell in love with.
Troy and precious girls:
We sat at the dinner table last evening with my parents and celebrated my dad first year of being cancer free.. I was on bed rest last thanksgiving when my dad had surgery and was horrified, went tro visit him and prayed to god for months that he was ok! My Son Ethan who is 4 said he was thankful for his mama and daddy and prayed for those who need their mamas and daddys and asked if they could come back! He knows what has been going on and has an old soul and we ask every night that it all turns out for the best!
I hope that through it all, you know that we support you and pray for you, hyatt and your beautiful children every day!
May god bless you with a miracle and many wonderful days to come.
Sarah, Jeff, Ethan and Madelyn Armstrong.
Troy,
We do have SO much to be thankful for. Thanks for the reminder to give thanks in all things. I know this a difficult time in so many ways for you and your family but you have also chosen to be thankful. I continue to pray for you and yours and when I start to forget how much I have to be thankful for, God uses your story/journey as a reminder to be grateful for every moment of every day regardless of the circumstances. Thank you for your willingness to share with us and help us remember what's really important inspite of your own sorrow and pain. GarvyS
Happy 36th Birthday Troy. Enjoy the evening with your parents and Sid and Bek.
Dear Troy, I, too, am amazed at your faith and how transparent and vulnerable your are willing to be about your faith, your doubts, and your total trust in the Lord, Jesus Christ. You may not feel like you are, but you truly are a great witness. I pray for Hyatt and you and your two little girls all the time. Many members of my church in Montclair, NJ are praying for you, also. I know God still works miracles.
Thank you Lord, that you hear our prayers and that you are healing Hyatt, even though we don't know if you will choose to heal Hyatt on earth or in heaven. We trust, Lord, that you know the plans you have for this family, plans to prosper them and not to harm them, to give them a future with HOPE. We claim your healing power over this family.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Terryl
Troy,
You are setting such a fine example of faith and thankfulness for your daughters...your parents must be so proud of the fine man they have raised.
I'm wondering how Sid and Bekah are doing these days...what is Sid up to in preschool? How about Bekah--any milestones?
Praying for you and your beautiful family. May you find comfort in holiday traditions, peace in the true meaning of Christmas, and small joys each day.
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