tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post5515424856326928575..comments2023-06-09T05:42:05.511-05:00Comments on toast and honey: {small bits of light}cassie beerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00208281395854423064noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-63356762115782935802010-12-23T20:29:32.822-06:002010-12-23T20:29:32.822-06:00Cassie-I just read your blog today after seeing th...Cassie-I just read your blog today after seeing the article in the paper. I've worked at Children's for a long time-not on the clinical side, but on the business end. Because of this, I sometimes forget about why I do what I do-until I had my second child in January -who I'll just say has had his own challenges-not as severe as yours, but it doesn't matter, big or small, we still love them. I am so thrilled for you that your beautiful baby boy is doing well. I wish you and your family a wonderfuly holiday season and I pray he will continue to do better.<br /><br />AnoynmousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-50410318933284598672010-11-02T11:05:51.321-05:002010-11-02T11:05:51.321-05:00One of the kids who ran for Student Body President...One of the kids who ran for Student Body President at IU last year has hydrocephalus, and nobody knew/knows, unless he himself told them. And according to him, "It's no big deal..."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-14198100718592336862010-09-17T17:23:29.804-05:002010-09-17T17:23:29.804-05:00Cassie,
You and your family are an amazing inspira...Cassie,<br />You and your family are an amazing inspiration. I am 25 weeks pregnant with fraternal twins, one perfectly healty, and one just diagnosed with acc. This has come after conflicting diagnosis over the past 6 weeks. It has been a rollercoaster of emotion and the end is no where in sight. Too many times we have heard "I don't know" or "We cannot say". Thank you for giving us a giant ray of hope, and reminding me that the lord does not give us what we cannot handle. All the love to you and your family.<br />Meghan NieldMeghan Nieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-28004967213308167132010-07-28T14:59:19.292-05:002010-07-28T14:59:19.292-05:00Hi! I found your blog through Betsy's photogra...Hi! I found your blog through Betsy's photography. I still remember when she posted your wedding photos- I always through you were a radiant bride and then your little man is a doll. Reading your blog has been healing for my heart in many many ways in a few recent areas of my life. Thanks for the reminder of promises and God's goodness even in the face of adversity and the whole "not knowing." Also it was such a blessing to hear your willingness to keep the faith and stick it out even though you didn't know what the future may hold. I must say I have learned many times in life that God seems to use our deepest pain and turn it into the most glorious beauty if we are willing to wait. I am currently in a waiting game as well, but thankfully God has given beauty along the way. I am sure you feel the same way!Kailahttp://www.cornercafephotography.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-4520252503079961552010-07-17T21:06:33.770-05:002010-07-17T21:06:33.770-05:00Cassie,,
I went to school with Jason and just hap...Cassie,,<br /><br />I went to school with Jason and just happened to click on your blog from Betsy Kings site.. I just wanted to say that you are an absolutely amazing writer and incredibly inspiring. I am hoping to become a mother soon too and love to hear others stories about their experiences. Ohh how it is scary! God is always with us and I wish you and Jason the best! <br /><br />Leslie Striker/PresleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-44916474843565666182010-07-12T11:30:25.888-05:002010-07-12T11:30:25.888-05:00I can confirm that Carter is one of the coolest ki...I can confirm that Carter is one of the coolest kids on the planet and Jess VS is one of the sweetest people who is a wonderful person to have in your life :)Bechttp://www.theiheartblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-76693602239580319082010-07-12T10:47:04.414-05:002010-07-12T10:47:04.414-05:00Cassie- I sobbed when I read the story you have sh...Cassie- I sobbed when I read the story you have shared..wow. It is so similar to mine. I have a little boy, who is now 3 1/2 yrs old with ACC and Hydrocephalus..His life has been a struggle at times physically and learning wise but I couldnt imagine our lives without him. His name is Carter and he loves music and brings so much joy to my life. I too went thru many ultrasounds while pregnant, fetal mris- not that they mattered or would make me change my mind about having Carter. He had his first VP shunt places @ 8 days and has since had 5 more surgeries for his shunt. He is physically delayed and began walking last summer @ 2 1/2, but hes walking, hes talking and hes persistant and determined. I would LOVE to talk to you more. If you are interested, plz email me @ jessicavanschepen@yahoo.com <br />God Bless you and your son!!~JessicaBy: Jessica Van Schepenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01765686023617622036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-10574775038440342802010-06-30T14:54:48.263-05:002010-06-30T14:54:48.263-05:00Well I guess I am going to be blessed because I re...Well I guess I am going to be blessed because I read every word through tear filled eyes and wanted to thank you for sharing your story with us. You are all definitely in my prayers and he is an amazing little boy. God has something incredible in store for him. And you get to set back and watch his life unfold. There is nothing more fulfilling than that.... Julie WegnerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-35251584031305946872010-06-23T09:20:05.228-05:002010-06-23T09:20:05.228-05:00Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things ...Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. : )<br />I found your blog from Betsy's blog after viewing the precious pics she took of you and your beautiful family. I just wanted to say that I am blessed by your 'novella' ; ) and your candid, honest way of telling it. All too often as believers we do more of a hinderance to others by pretending we have it all together. Anyways, you have done just the opposite, and by doing so have truly blessed me. We had a way more minor issue during my 3rd pregnancy, and man was my faith swayed. But He is in control and his 'strokes' are perfect no matter how long it takes for him to accomplish all that He desires to do. I will never forget your family's story, and will be praying that Avram is perfect in every way, always. But I know to the Lord, he is, was, and always will be perfect to Him, no matter what the world, or doctors say : ) Thank you for sharing, God bless you and your precious family. Sorry for my 'novella' back : )Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15886523518205109888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-1120477873819958092010-06-23T06:13:15.401-05:002010-06-23T06:13:15.401-05:00Dad is smiling with a few tears on his cheeksDad is smiling with a few tears on his cheeksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-59309479641226558072010-06-22T19:24:27.589-05:002010-06-22T19:24:27.589-05:00cassie,
you are so INCREDIBLE. some people would ...cassie, <br />you are so INCREDIBLE. some people would give up, but the universe knew you wouldn't. avram has the most amazing parents in the whole world and is the luckiest little guy anywhere.<br /><br />Caitlincaitlin hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02687828584812885689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-50943486436301802902010-06-20T19:11:40.709-05:002010-06-20T19:11:40.709-05:00Well CJ you certainly have a way with words. The ...Well CJ you certainly have a way with words. The tears I shed reading this....hurting for you and yet in such awe of how strong you and J are. I know you didn't feel strong, but that's why God gave you your family-biological and spiritual.<br />I will be praying for Avram for the rest of my life (along with you and J of course!).<br />I love you all,<br />JannelJannel Millernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-21654790160415634592010-06-19T23:45:29.121-05:002010-06-19T23:45:29.121-05:00Wow. About the only word that could come to mind w...Wow. About the only word that could come to mind when I finished reading this. Even as noone knew, still, the whole nation and there brother was in deep prayer for your little boy. It's amazing how God answers prayers. He is SO adorable. I wouldn't have thought.. Avram is lucky to have parents like you!Jenny Gettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468526998084844881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-4308811164180071672010-06-19T17:29:46.997-05:002010-06-19T17:29:46.997-05:00i love you, baby.
...yepi love you, baby. <br /><br />...yepJason Beerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776317348022250604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-43141854467024474992010-06-19T15:55:28.447-05:002010-06-19T15:55:28.447-05:00Cassie Jo,
I love you! Thats all I can say or even...Cassie Jo,<br />I love you! Thats all I can say or even think of. My heart was breaking reading about leaving Avram in the NICU. It reminds me of Sage being in there. Although my adventure does not compare to yours! I love you dearly and I am so happy you have your little miracle :)<br />xoxo,<br />Cherithcherithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787731931936658397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-40741512387514589462010-06-18T23:35:31.674-05:002010-06-18T23:35:31.674-05:00Cassie you and Jay are wonderful! You are going to...Cassie you and Jay are wonderful! You are going to be amazing parents and God is so GOOD :) He will take care of your little blessing! I know he will- Tons of Love your way Steph WUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17150890775024060005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-3456429877865878152010-06-18T23:11:32.865-05:002010-06-18T23:11:32.865-05:00aww cassie you guys are completely amazing! that w...aww cassie you guys are completely amazing! that would have been the most scary thing EVER. ahh im just so happy he is doing amazing and i know that God is going to continue touching him and hes going to be a great child of God just like you and Jason! you guys are such an inspiration to me and its so amazing how things can happen when you trust God.<br /><br />i love you all with my whole heart thank you for continually showing me how to be more like Him.<br /><br />hugs!!<br /><br />sarah ♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-42215843451111768212010-06-18T17:38:42.252-05:002010-06-18T17:38:42.252-05:00amazing story! God Bless you, Jason and Avram :)amazing story! God Bless you, Jason and Avram :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-20401094603411586182010-06-18T15:57:51.337-05:002010-06-18T15:57:51.337-05:00Thank you for sharing that beautiful story. God i...Thank you for sharing that beautiful story. God is so good to us. Your son is a little trooper and he is adorable! You are a beautiful mother and Jason is an awesome dad. Congratulations.shelby maidmentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-50983932915869028642010-06-18T14:52:55.065-05:002010-06-18T14:52:55.065-05:00Read the whole story, Cassie. GLORIOUS. A wonderfu...Read the whole story, Cassie. GLORIOUS. A wonderful tribute to the faith you and Jason demonstrated and now demonstrate. We are all proud of you guys. God has HIS hand on Avram and His plan and purpose for his life is awesome, to say the least. When my mother was five months pregnant with me she was in an auto accident that left her in an unconscious state for three weeks! The doctor told my father she may not make it and for sure the baby would not make it. . .well here I am (now you know why I am a little crazy) and my mother just turned 80! God is good and His blessings are on the Beer family!Dennis Kutznerhttp://www.gettysburgcampfires.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-24785637358673540472010-06-18T14:47:57.070-05:002010-06-18T14:47:57.070-05:00So now tears are streaming down my face...our God ...So now tears are streaming down my face...our God is an awesome God..is all I can say right now..and you and Jason are even awesomer (ok I know that is not a word but all I can come up with right now). Love Aunt RuthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-44843979241155692882010-06-18T14:47:46.485-05:002010-06-18T14:47:46.485-05:00Wow. That was a heart wrenching and yet beautiful ...Wow. That was a heart wrenching and yet beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. God is good.Chelsea Buwaldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16125314212375244881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-51858121927427587272010-06-18T14:47:26.456-05:002010-06-18T14:47:26.456-05:00Cassie it was great to read about your "shini...Cassie it was great to read about your "shining barrier" he is absolutely adorable.What a witness you will be maybe someday for someone else. You are so strong and God does make us that way for times like these. Hope to meet the little guy soon. Love ya, Sharon WAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-46141961459867498392010-06-18T14:11:52.477-05:002010-06-18T14:11:52.477-05:00Awesome to hear your, Jasons, and Avram's stor...Awesome to hear your, Jasons, and Avram's story. Praise God.Marc Buwaldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10576112425149606769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154594760017988850.post-21269843914254030972010-06-18T13:41:36.143-05:002010-06-18T13:41:36.143-05:00aww..cassie i didnt know you went through all that...aww..cassie i didnt know you went through all that! you are such a strong woman and i look up to you for the great strength you show!! :) your baby is beautiful and you & J will make wonderful parents..<br />love, <br />kiannaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com