Comments on: An Ice-Covered Bridge

By: Jenny Meredith

Jenny Meredith — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:34:56 +0000

Hi Bonnie,

We’ve never met, but I visit your blog regularly to read of your wisdom (as I do with Tara’s in Oregon). I am a close childhood friend of the two people involved in the accident that sent Tara’s husband, Preston, to glory. It’s amazing how paths cross in such unimaginable and painful ways. As I read your’s and Tara’s journey to healing, as well as walk alongside my dear friends who are also grieving, I am reminded of God’s faithfulness and mercy. I pray for you and Tara regularly and you both pop into my mind as I learn each day how to better appreciate, treasure and love my husband. God really does intend every situation to work for the good of His plan and you two ladies teach me how to trust in that truth.

As feeble as my words really are, thank you. Thank you for these lessons. And thank you for speaking of how God is so ever-present and active in your life.

By: Marla

Marla — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:35:39 +0000

Bonnie,

You are such an inspiration ! Thank you for sharing your life through your blog. My prayers and thoughts are with you daily, and I know that Thomas is watching from heaven.

In Christ’s Love,

Marla

By: Marla

Marla — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:33:28 +0000

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By: Leigh

Leigh — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:04:48 +0000

Beautiful story and how Thomas life still shines through to strangers like myself. I sit here with tears as you share the pain and emotions you live. Your family is in my prayers. Thank you for sharing your story!

By: Glenda in San Diego

Glenda in San Diego — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:16:05 +0000

Bonnie,
I follow your blog but seldom leave comments. What a beautiful blessing to read your story. Thank you for sharing. Praying for you and your family, and sending you hugs! XO

By: Carrie

Carrie — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:51:03 +0000

Wow, it was such a blessing to read your whole story like this. Thank you for sharing, although it must have been difficult. I do read your blog, and it is an encouragement to me to watch you carry on for your family’s sake. Thank you for the reminder to cherish our husbands and especially as we head into Father’s Day. Praying for you and your family!

By: Anita Hudson

Anita Hudson — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:54:30 +0000

Bonnie,

It iis so refreshing to see such a young person have such a strong faith as you have. I know that God is giving you strength everyday and will continue to do so. You had a wonderful husband if but for such a short time. He seemed to have made quite a mark for himself in his brief life here on earth. Keep the faith and you will do fine.

By: Jenny Bunger

Jenny Bunger — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:31:59 +0000

Bonnie, I have followed your blog since a mutual friend shared it with my Sunday School class back in January, and I just stumbled upon this article today. I want you to know that even though we have never met, I think of you often, and still pray for you daily. Thank you so much for sharing your story. God has blessed you in so many ways, and one is the gift of being a good writer! I really try to follow your advice of not letting the little things get to me and trying to cherish every moment I have with the people I love. I have needed that message more than once over the past few months, and God used you to show it to me. Thank you so much. I pray every day that God will make His presence known to you in a very real way so that you will feel loved and supported and never alone. Hugs to you!

By: Staci Strode

Staci Strode — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:34:32 +0000

Wow! This is amazing! Mr. Culp was a fantastic teacher, even when he was still an intern at Central (that’s when I had him). He actually made science quite enjoyable, even when I hated science before. But on top of that, he was just an awesome person. God bless you and your family! You will be in my prayers!

By: Reba Cloud

Reba Cloud — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:30:49 +0000

Bonnie, as I expected, after reading this, I was in tears. In some ways it seems like yesterday that we were meeting at the school for inservice and hearing that there had been an accident. And I remember hearing the name, thinking, “That sounds familiar.” Then I remember wanting to fall to the floor in sadness when I realized who it was facing such sadness. I didn’t know Thomas but I do know you. And you are an inspiration to me. I have learned to treasure my marriage (and my children) even more, to hold on to the blessings of life I have today because they may not be here tomorrow. I have learned that you can feel sad, feel heartbroken, but still cling to Jesus in faith and trust. I have learned so much about encouragement. Each time I see you, I think that I am somehow helping you when in fact, I leave feeling blessed…you are such an encourager, even in the midst of your pain. While I didn’t know Thomas, I have no doubt that Jesus is sharing with him the impact of his life on others but also the impact of YOUR life on others…and for some reason, I imagine him smiling from ear to ear out of love, joy, and pride. Continuing to pray…