tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.comments2023-08-26T17:33:10.464-05:00What's On My MindKristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02586450840287570786noreply@blogger.comBlogger1322125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-66268913137410689652019-11-14T13:40:01.966-06:002019-11-14T13:40:01.966-06:00Wow, I just read this. I don't know really wh...Wow, I just read this. I don't know really what led me here after all these years.<br />I am a California cousin of Krista's. Not of the same of religion. I always wondered how you could ever remarry another women, and not have her feel cheated by the love you had for Krista. But wow, reading the above, explains it all completely to me. I am so happy for all of you, and I know Krista is smiling down on all of you. Marlene sounds so wonderful. <br /><br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058199226932461694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-73881830596586925492016-05-14T17:19:28.994-05:002016-05-14T17:19:28.994-05:00Jared, I was just thinking about you guys and deci...Jared, I was just thinking about you guys and decided to look on Krista's blog. I am thrilled to hear you have remarried. Best of wishes to you and your family. Love, Kim Sidwell ParaboschiParaboschihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16157530295965245687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-7513986822163483862016-03-05T08:03:29.617-06:002016-03-05T08:03:29.617-06:00Reading this, tears are streaming down my face.
Y...Reading this, tears are streaming down my face. <br />You were a strong lady Krista. So so so strong.<br />God bless you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-86407732272179477802013-06-04T14:16:19.722-05:002013-06-04T14:16:19.722-05:00Thank you for leaving this blog up which chronicle...Thank you for leaving this blog up which chronicles your experiences - it still blesses many lives, and brought great comfort to me as my husband and I pursued our own journey with glioblastoma. <br />Both yours and Krista's words brought great insight and comfort, and in particular, her sense of humor and faith in Heavenly Father illuminated some dark days.<br />My husband passed away last summer, and I am in the process of seeing what my life looks like now. It's good to know that there is hope and joy as well as an eternal reunion ahead of each of us as wellCindy Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06417045604056784305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-5630583212196013202013-05-26T08:09:07.350-05:002013-05-26T08:09:07.350-05:00Best greetings from Germany! I am very happy to re...Best greetings from Germany! I am very happy to read that you were able to reboot your life. <br />I thing all readers would appreciate a photo about her - you guys became so close to us that we feel we know you personally.<br />I wish you and your family all the best!<br />GabiGabi, Berlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708608661393277009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-38553505954819379002013-05-18T19:42:20.142-05:002013-05-18T19:42:20.142-05:00Jared, it's been a year since I checked the bl...Jared, it's been a year since I checked the blog. I was thinking of you and the kids and wondering how you all were. Thought I'd see if you had blogged recently. What a lovely surprise! Blessings to you and Marlena and the children!Tori Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943890587465300940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-1869412979316017322013-05-13T22:20:14.351-05:002013-05-13T22:20:14.351-05:00Someone I knew back in the day told me with certai...Someone I knew back in the day told me with certainty that it was about a girl getting high with her father. I tend not to believe it, but there's something about the song that does fit that kind of interpretation. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-11381999937931163352013-05-13T19:38:40.631-05:002013-05-13T19:38:40.631-05:00I am so happy that you found Marlena. She is so p...I am so happy that you found Marlena. She is so perfect for you, Jake, and Emma. She's pretty darn cool. I'm so happy for all of you. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05443252226576041428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-46429409478819107712013-05-09T22:01:54.847-05:002013-05-09T22:01:54.847-05:00:). Congrats to all of you! :). Congrats to all of you! quailenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762371959668633520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-84378372618226285862013-05-09T01:22:37.138-05:002013-05-09T01:22:37.138-05:00I am so glad to read of this update, Jared. Like B...I am so glad to read of this update, Jared. Like Brynn and Deena, I 'knew' Krista from the 2ofus4now group, and I've been praying that you, Jacob, and Emma have been blessed. I'm so happy to read that you've got Marlena in your lives now. May the Lord continue to bless your family!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12784422216708006043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-19113590088884694042013-05-08T19:49:47.753-05:002013-05-08T19:49:47.753-05:00Thanks for posting Jared - I have this blog in my ...Thanks for posting Jared - I have this blog in my newsfeed because I had known Krista since early in the 2ofus4now email list. I met her when she did a book tour in Utah, and she was a lovely lady.<br /><br />I am so happy for you and the kids. Congratulations and I hope you and your wife have a long and wonderful life together. :)Deenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066588680317641316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-54762936734044248992013-05-08T18:01:20.076-05:002013-05-08T18:01:20.076-05:00Thank you for the update - I've often wondered...Thank you for the update - I've often wondered what happened to you and your family. I found Krista through her infertility book and blog. I didn't know her personally, though I did run into her at the temple once and recognized her from her blog. Thank you for sharing your life lessons with me.Brynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09943310109178805026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-42312211100493017692013-04-16T01:40:26.566-05:002013-04-16T01:40:26.566-05:00Scrabble is probably the most classic word board g...Scrabble is probably the most classic word board game and loved by many. Essentially, it’s a crossword style word game, each player has to form words from tiles, which have individual letters printed on a board marked by a grid.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.anagrammer.com/scrabble-words/all-consonant-words" rel="nofollow">All Consonant words for scrabble</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879123727780986634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-73696079845257825752013-03-24T20:58:34.257-05:002013-03-24T20:58:34.257-05:00Another year has gone by. Just wondering how your...Another year has gone by. Just wondering how your life is now. We followed Krista's & your journey for so long. Just wondering how the kids are now and if you have reinvested in other areas of your life. Post soon! :)Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070444981226935731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-28859615921895250012013-01-25T15:53:46.689-06:002013-01-25T15:53:46.689-06:00I've been thinking about you and wondering how...I've been thinking about you and wondering how you and your kiddos are doing? It's been a long time since you updated your blog and I hope you are all hanging in there.quailenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05762371959668633520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-64507043094212430152012-10-29T14:22:53.642-05:002012-10-29T14:22:53.642-05:00Jared, a lot of time has passed. How is life goin...Jared, a lot of time has passed. How is life going? I know you are getting closer to the 2nd annyversary. How is it at that point in the process?Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07070444981226935731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-56707530404708722412012-10-25T19:11:00.208-05:002012-10-25T19:11:00.208-05:00Jared,
I have been silent on this blog for a whil...Jared,<br />I have been silent on this blog for a while because I am still struggling to accept Krista's passing. But this post was very moving, and, I'm sure, divinely inspired. In your unknowing, you chose wisely.<br /><br />I am so sorry for your pain, but in at least one way you are a lucky man. When Krista left this world she was in some ways the same as she was when as she came into it: beautiful, pure, and loved. But the world she left will never be the same because she was in it. Knowing that she is still beside you, and always will be, is the greatest condolence you can ever have.<br /><br />I wish you the very best.<br />MarnieSwan Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05145659114158373000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-75237055586952388702012-09-25T22:29:45.159-05:002012-09-25T22:29:45.159-05:00Hi there.
The song "Dog and Butterfly" ...Hi there.<br /><br />The song "Dog and Butterfly" was one of my adolescent favorites as well. Over the years I often wondered what it was about and formed my own theories over the years as my life experience grew. (I'm male, by the way - that will color my interpretation of the song.) Today I again am thinking of the song for some reason and found your blog. <br /><br />Someday I am planning to write a line-by-line analysis of the song. But before I do that, I'd like to ask you a question to see if my interpretation lines up with yours. Who or what are the frozen strangers in the second verse?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-20718866383850424982012-09-13T22:14:11.421-05:002012-09-13T22:14:11.421-05:00Jared,
I was a missionary in The Woodlands from T...Jared,<br /><br />I was a missionary in The Woodlands from Thanksgiving 1989 from about 4 months. My companion and I spent some time with the two of you. I think you were one of the ones with me when it was raining so hard and the water was so deep that our car quit. After several tries to get it started again we prayed and it started right up.<br /><br />I have treasured the music the two of you gave us. My husband and I have sung the songs in church several times. My daughter is learning to play, "Let Me Lead You To Eternity" because she likes the way it makes her feel.<br /><br />Your music has always lifted my soul. I am so grateful to both you and Krista for it. I loved being with both of you because we felt loved in your home.<br /><br />I never planned on it, but when I play your music I have wondered if one of the reasons I named my daughter "Krista" was because of your Krista. She is one of the most compassionate, gentle souls I know., much like your Krista was and is.<br /><br />Tonight as Krista was playing your song I told her about your Krista and you. I googled to see what you were up to now days and found that she had passed away. I am sorry Jared. She was and always will be a great woman. Please have your kids give you a hug from me. <br /><br />Sister Newton Positively Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550248566298510407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-64617374620094764862012-05-12T21:00:45.885-05:002012-05-12T21:00:45.885-05:00I have read all your stories so very touching and ...I have read all your stories so very touching and sad. My uncle was diagnosed a few days ago with stage four glioblastoma multiforme. Right now I'm in the process of encouraging her to try or to add young living products to his treatment plan. Not sure if its working but I pray she decides to try them. Radiation doesn't really work to rid the cancer itself on a cancer like this. Its aggressive. I'm a young living consumer for many years. These oils and products work. I know from personal experience. My job is to encourage ppl to try homeopathic holistic approach to medicine and for ppl to educate themselves on how to take care of themselves so they can make their own educated choices. If you have more questions or concerns please contact me at pink-1982@live.com I will be more than happy to help you. PS I encourage you to share with your physician your educational choices but to caution you some may not know anything about these products. Until then abundant blessings to all and my prayers be with each of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-84238766884317896662012-03-22T10:29:57.358-05:002012-03-22T10:29:57.358-05:00I am so sorry to hear of Krista's passing. Ye...I am so sorry to hear of Krista's passing. Yes,I am just finding out. I first "met" Krista when I joined the 2ofus4now group in 2006. It was a life raft for me in a sea of sadness and impatience trying to have a baby. Krista's words always brought me peace and I learned from her that everyone has their own trials and what seems a "lesser trial" to us may seem insurmountable to them. She did an amazing job moderating that emotionally charged group! I would peek in on Krista's blog from time to time as well. Then I got pregnant with twin girls and life got a whole lot busier! We had another little girl two years later and I stopped reading Krista's blog as often. For some reason, this morning I thought of her and her sweet words of wisdom and encouragement. I'm sad that she is gone and I'm grateful that you have kept up her blog for those of us who are late-comers to the news. I know Krista's spirit is always with you and your beautiful children. And if there is one more thing I have learned through infertility and reading Krista's words, it's that God knows each of us individually. He knows our needs and He will provide those needs individually. He is with you. Best wishes to you.Courtney Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05387033368729717820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-19401663376845814642012-03-07T10:09:36.844-06:002012-03-07T10:09:36.844-06:00I too am LDS. My husband passed away from Colo-Rec...I too am LDS. My husband passed away from Colo-Rectal Cancer in 2008. My journey has been made easier writing his stories on my blog.FranEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727917499152200255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-80041971927395436512012-02-28T10:27:11.207-06:002012-02-28T10:27:11.207-06:00Oh thanks--I just saw your response this morning!
...Oh thanks--I just saw your response this morning!<br /><br />I am taking a facebook break at the moment. But when I get back to it, I will look up the group. I have heard good things about it!<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful day!WENDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602662424374570365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-4848940530092072842012-02-26T16:19:26.209-06:002012-02-26T16:19:26.209-06:00Wendy,
I'm so sorry that you have joined our ...Wendy,<br /><br />I'm so sorry that you have joined our club. It's a tough trial to endure. I hope you have the support you need. I'll keep you in my prayers for you to find the comfort, peace and help that you need.<br /><br />You should join the LDS Widows and Widowers group on Facebook. Once I joined it was like being able to breath again after holding my breath for months.<br />Here's a link to it if you're interested: http://www.facebook.com/groups/43519568353/Jaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09924684929386580004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19251645.post-27204467729044651752012-02-22T21:13:27.508-06:002012-02-22T21:13:27.508-06:00I have not commented since before Krista passed aw...I have not commented since before Krista passed away. But I do read your blog all the time! :)<br /><br />I am also LDS, and a member of my ward found your family's blog after my husband was diagnosed with GBM. Krista emailed me a time or two,and answered questions and was so sweet! I have always appreciated it! <br /><br />I now am walking where you are walking. My sweet husband survived 17 months, and just died in September. It is a challenge to say the least. But I take courage from those (like you) who keep putting their best foot forward, and who stay positive and faithful!WENDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602662424374570365noreply@blogger.com