tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987201293487480381.post5406621573188354159..comments2023-04-24T09:44:34.366-05:00Comments on Team Briley: Saturday Night UpdateAudrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09393600341573830822noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987201293487480381.post-24562361723092500392012-05-13T16:36:31.040-05:002012-05-13T16:36:31.040-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15595836313842865080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987201293487480381.post-35518118415195629212012-05-13T12:31:13.158-05:002012-05-13T12:31:13.158-05:00John- As your former CCD teacher, I feel I should ...John- As your former CCD teacher, I feel I should have Godly words of wisdom to say, but I am at a loss to explain why the horrific events have occured to your family. The longer I live, the more I realized that bad things happen to very good people. What I do know is that I am amazed, but not surprised at your continuing courage in the face of all this adversity. You have grown into a truly fine man! There are not many of us who do know the right things to say to those who are grieving, and who don't blame ourselves when something bad happens, so what you are feeling is normal. I know it may not feel like you are doing or saying the right things, but you are by continuing to stand beside your family with your head held high, giving them your strength and support to keep going. I know God will bless your family, and send His angels to keep watch over you and give you the strength you need to get through this trying time. I have, and will continue to pray for your dear, sweet family. Love to you all-- SuzanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987201293487480381.post-9605936187209846502012-05-13T09:06:44.727-05:002012-05-13T09:06:44.727-05:00I don't understand it either, John. I know th...I don't understand it either, John. I know that you aren't getting any "paybacks" because you are a good person. Always have been. You and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers. Let us know if you need anything - we are just 30 mins away. ~CourtneyCourtneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987201293487480381.post-39746774233719193642012-05-13T09:03:54.008-05:002012-05-13T09:03:54.008-05:00John, always remember that God puts us where he wa...John, always remember that God puts us where he wants us when he needs us to be there. God has his own way of using our strengths to reach others and you should be honored that you and your family are his chosen soldiers. He never said it would be easy but he would get you through it..Revelation 2:10"Be faithful, even to the point of death and I will give you the crown of life." I said my rosary for you and your family today, give everyone a hug for us, we are all here fo you. Uel, Sharon, Nick and AshleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987201293487480381.post-34639490229361595672012-05-13T03:47:53.858-05:002012-05-13T03:47:53.858-05:00Love, Kelly, Reno, Alyssa and MorganLove, Kelly, Reno, Alyssa and MorganAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987201293487480381.post-82691885345723243502012-05-13T03:47:09.590-05:002012-05-13T03:47:09.590-05:00So many things happen that we cannot possibly unde...So many things happen that we cannot possibly understand. You guys are both awesome parents and the last ones in the world to deserve anything like what you've been faced with. Your strength and faith in God is an inspiration to all. Praying for Alicia and her family to have a peace in the next couple of days that passes all understanding. Tell Briley and Bryson and Trina we love them very much and can't wait for you all to be home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2987201293487480381.post-72153863069799578682012-05-13T02:39:39.824-05:002012-05-13T02:39:39.824-05:00Oh John, surely you must know that you CANNOT feel...Oh John, surely you must know that you CANNOT feel responsible for any of this!!!!! That's not how it works ... none of these terrible things are a sort of "payback" for anything you did or did not do. I have no explanation as to why such horrible things would happen to the same family, but I do firmly believe that these things are hurting God's heart as much - even more - than yours & ours. You are a very good man - a wonderful husband & father, and you can't allow your mind to think things like that!! We will probably never understand situations like this until we get to Heaven ... and even then, we still may not understand them. But your family is continuing to inspire us all by the way you are choosing to deal with such awful adversity. You are glorifying God in a time where a lot of people would be angry with Him (and it's okay to be angry with Him - He understands that). None of us can possibly understand what y'all are going through ... all we can say is that our thoughts & prayers are with y'all and that we are so deeply sorry.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08041258628368852333noreply@blogger.com