tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post143923019375453517..comments2022-11-20T07:03:32.964-08:00Comments on From the Parents of Josie Gray: Please PRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!breathe2dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089175103224597498noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-24167289855174580582009-01-14T13:56:00.000-08:002009-01-14T13:56:00.000-08:00Heather,You have been in my thoughts and prayers d...Heather,<BR/>You have been in my thoughts and prayers daily. Lindsey and I are praying for all you guys. We love ya'll even if we don't see each other much!!!-Emily GriggsEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00195097250980591168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-927935330876990782009-01-13T20:12:00.000-08:002009-01-13T20:12:00.000-08:00Day by Day we pray for youWondering how can any of...Day by Day we pray for you<BR/>Wondering how can any of this be true<BR/>Hearing your name everywhere we go<BR/>Something you probably don't even know<BR/>Never imagining how soon you could be called away<BR/>Never thinking about a life without Josie Gray<BR/><BR/>The thought of this makes everyone cry<BR/>For so many people haven't said good-bye<BR/>So many things that we never got to say<BR/>We never realized you could really be called away<BR/><BR/>Not a day will ever pass that someone wont think of you<BR/>The lives of so many people you knew<BR/>Hearts are breaking because of your pain<BR/>Tears are falling all over... like rain<BR/><BR/>Not every child is meant to have a long journey in this world we know<BR/>But its still so hard for everyone to let you go<BR/>Everyone prays for you, their hearts so sincere<BR/>Not understanding how God could need you more than anyone here<BR/><BR/>One day, the angels will come to take away all your pain<BR/>Knowing that you will be the only one to gain<BR/>All the stories tell us that Heaven is great<BR/>But still we hope, believe, pray and wait<BR/><BR/>You have the heart of an angel and the strength of a lion<BR/>Where you've been so strong, most of us would be cryin<BR/>You've put up the fight of all fights where we would be draggin<BR/>This journey for you we can't begin to imagine<BR/><BR/>No one can stand this sadness or grief<BR/>But we cant let you go without hope, faith or belief<BR/>God is the one who holds the burden biggest of all<BR/>For it is only him who knows when the angels will call<BR/><BR/>When the time comes for your trials on earth to pass away<BR/>We still shutter to think, a time with no Josie Gray<BR/>But we know when you go home with Jesus to rest<BR/>that you'll be laying your head in a place better than best<BR/><BR/>You're memories will forever be in our heart<BR/>imprinted there, never ever to part<BR/>But as long as a ray of hope still shines for you<BR/>We'll steadfastly pray cause that's all we can do<BR/><BR/>Sleep now in peace as the Lord holds you tight<BR/>and Lord please comfort this family every day and night<BR/>And as the stars shimmer and twinkle above<BR/>Let them know that it's Josie sending down her love.<BR/><BR/>God Bless you Josie<BR/>Peace be with you allThe Crabb'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15968930134691665918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-87616226515776545442009-01-13T19:40:00.000-08:002009-01-13T19:40:00.000-08:00i've written this message 3 times, and can't put i...i've written this message 3 times, and can't put into words what is on my heart. josie, you are an inspiration to me and i love you. i'm a better person from knowing you ( have been since the day rudy introduced me to you in the cafeteria as the pint-sized spitfire he had to get permission from to date me :-)) heather, chris, and jordan, thank you for letting us share in your life. i pray that God blesses you beyond your expectations. i am praying for peace for all of you. - ashley kinkJosie Kinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14307079763684495667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-82087331533383457992009-01-13T18:03:00.000-08:002009-01-13T18:03:00.000-08:00I am praying for all of you daily. Josie, I remem...I am praying for all of you daily. Josie, I remember you from softball so many years ago and from when you were in the first grade at TRA. You have always been such a sweet girl. I know your family loves you so much and my heart is breaking knowing how painful this is for all of you. I am praying for peace and comfort. My whole family is thinking of you and praying for you. <BR/><BR/>In Christian love -- your friends from a long time ago.....Gayle and Billy Posey and Davis, Will, Caleb, Annie, Joshua, and Markanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016207849734018765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-16783520647877753482009-01-13T15:40:00.000-08:002009-01-13T15:40:00.000-08:00We have you in our prayers. God has kept Josie ali...We have you in our prayers. God has kept Josie alive throughout the weekend for a reason! Josie is such a strong girl and has been fighting all her life and is not going to give up now. Hang in there. :)<BR/><BR/>With Love and Prayers,<BR/>Judson, Dana, Ally, Abby & OneyDanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430085432497409599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-46400779573022275492009-01-13T15:09:00.000-08:002009-01-13T15:09:00.000-08:00Praying for you Josie and your family.With Love,Th...Praying for you Josie and your family.<BR/>With Love,<BR/>The Boswell FamilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-62571504727141474502009-01-13T09:10:00.000-08:002009-01-13T09:10:00.000-08:00heather, chris, jordan and the rest of the family,...heather, chris, jordan and the rest of the family,<BR/>i have prayed every day for josie for God's will and for your strenght. my heart is broken and i can not imagine what your going through but as ms pam and mr kenneth wrote she will be in the hands of our Lord and Savior. i will continue to lift you all up in prayer and please tell josie that i love her and i will truely miss her sweet loving spirit. heather i am so sorry i dont even know the words to say but i do want you to know you are in my every thought and prayer! i love you all.<BR/>aliciaaliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09539064897118345745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-58308327735154618742009-01-12T21:25:00.000-08:002009-01-12T21:25:00.000-08:00Get your kleenex ready ! In Phoenix , Arizona , ...Get your kleenex ready ! <BR/> <BR/> <BR/>In Phoenix , Arizona , a 26-year-old mother stared down <BR/>at her 6 year old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia.<BR/><BR/>Although her heart was filled with sadness,<BR/><BR/>she also had a strong feeling of determination.<BR/>Like any parent, she wanted her son to grow up &<BR/>fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no longer possible..<BR/><BR/><BR/>The leukemia would see to that. But she still<BR/>wanted her son's dream to come true.<BR/><BR/>She took her son' s hand and asked,<BR/>'Billy, did you ever think about what you wanted<BR/>to be once you grew up?<BR/>Did you ever dream and wish what you would<BR/>do with your life?'<BR/><BR/>Mommy, 'I always wanted to be a fireman<BR/>when I grew up.'<BR/><BR/>Mom smiled back and said, 'Let's see if we can<BR/>make your wish come true.'<BR/><BR/>Later that day she went to her local fire<BR/>Department in Phoenix , Arizona , where she met<BR/>Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as Phoenix! <BR/><BR/>She explained her son's final wish and<BR/>Asked if it might be possible<BR/>to give her 6 year-old son a ride around the block on a fire engine<BR/><BR/>Fireman Bob said, 'Look, we can do<BR/>better than that. If you'll have your son ready at<BR/>seven o'clock Wednesday morning, we'll make<BR/>him an honorary Fireman for the whole day.<BR/>He can come down to the fire station, eat with us,<BR/>go out on all the fire calls, the whole nine yards! <BR/><BR/>And if you'll give us his sizes, we'll get a real fire uniform<BR/>for him, with a real fire hat - not a toy -- one-with the emblem of the Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker like we wear and rubber boots.'<BR/><BR/>'They're all manufactured right here in Phoenix ,<BR/>so we can get them fast.' <BR/><BR/><BR/>Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy,<BR/>dressed him in his uniform and escorted him from his hospital bed t o the waiting hook and ladder truck.<BR/><BR/>Billy got to sit on the back of the truck<BR/>and help steer it back to the fire station.<BR/>He was in heaven.<BR/><BR/><BR/>There were three fire calls in Phoenix that day<BR/>and Billy got to go out on all three calls.<BR/><BR/>He rode in the different fire engines,<BR/>the Paramedic's' van,<BR/>and even the fire chief's car.<BR/><BR/>He was also videotaped for the<BR/>local news program.<BR/><BR/>Having his dream come true,<BR/>with all the love and attention that was lavished upon him, so deeply touched Billy, that he lived three months longer than any doctor thought possible..<BR/><BR/>One night all of his vital signs began to<BR/>drop dramatically and the head nurse, who believed<BR/>in the hospice concept - that no one should die alone, began to call the family members to the hospital.<BR/><BR/>Then she remembered the day Billy had spent<BR/>as a Fireman, so she called the Fire Chief and<BR/>asked if it would be possible to send a fireman<BR/>in uniform to the hospital to be with Billy as he made his transition.<BR/><BR/>The chief replied, 'We can do better than that.<BR/>We'll be there in five minutes.. Will you please do me a favor?<BR/><BR/>When you hear the sirens screaming and see the<BR/>lights flashing, will you announce over the<BR/>PA system that there is not a fire?'<BR/><BR/>'It's the department coming to see one of its finest members one more time. And will<BR/>you open the window to his room?'<BR/><BR/>About five minutes later a<BR/>hook and ladder truck arrived at the hospital and extended its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window--------<BR/>16 fire-fighters climbed up the ladder into Billy's room<BR/><BR/>With his mother's permission, they hugged him and held him and told him how much they LOVED him. <BR/>With<BR/>His dying breath,<BR/>Billy looked up at the fire chief and said,<BR/><BR/>'Chief, am I really a fireman now?'<BR/><BR/>'Billy, you are, and<BR/>The Head Chief, <BR/>Jesus, is holding your hand,' the chief said<BR/><BR/><BR/>With those words, Billy smiled and said,<BR/>'I know, He's<BR/>Been holding my hand all day, and <BR/>The angels have been<BR/>Singing..'<BR/><BR/>He closed his eyes one last time.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Please spread this story<BR/>to anyone you <BR/>Want<BR/>To be blessed. <BR/>This<BR/>Story is powerful and there is nothing attached, <BR/><BR/>Uplifting stories are one of the best <BR/>Gifts we recieve<BR/> <BR/>True Story<BR/><BR/>(i know its so difficult to let a child like that go this story is sad but i think stuff like this is here to show people that there life is easy and should be thankful for our lives and i am yall are going through a horable thing right now and god only takes the best. josie was here for a reason and god sen one of his best angels down here to teach us a lesson)<BR/><BR/>please let josie know that we love her with all our hearts and wish the best for her we will contiue praying as hard as possible we love you JOSIE!!!<BR/><BR/>THE DAVIS FAMILYADDIE DAVIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07105264319589288101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-49459324199363698052009-01-12T20:09:00.000-08:002009-01-12T20:09:00.000-08:00Chris, HeatherPaige and I are praying for you and ...Chris, Heather<BR/>Paige and I are praying for you and your family.BRADhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263162073446159833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-38961840106115048422009-01-12T19:57:00.000-08:002009-01-12T19:57:00.000-08:00Josie has touched many hearts-she is a true ANGEL!...Josie has touched many hearts-she is a true ANGEL! Through life you meet many people, but "Sweet Josie" is one that immediately jumps into your heart and will remain there forever. I will continue to pray for you all. Josie, I pray for your peace and comfort. You are an amazing girl and a hero to us all! XOXO<BR/>Love,<BR/>Laura =)4 Crookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03511200102067304652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-22501877579358876222009-01-12T19:37:00.000-08:002009-01-12T19:37:00.000-08:00We at The Leader are praying for you, the Gray fam...We at The Leader are praying for you, the Gray family, and for a smooth transition for Josie. <BR/><BR/>Echo Gaines DenmarkEchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02917026896229402541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-63103447491997721292009-01-12T19:33:00.000-08:002009-01-12T19:33:00.000-08:00You are in our prayers and our hearts are so heavy...You are in our prayers and our hearts are so heavy, but I have no doubt that heaven is in great anticipation. You have touched so many lives here on earth, including ours. However it is a certainty , although we can't understand it, our Heavenly Father loves you so much more than any of us could ever possibly love you. I have talked to our Lord often in these last few hours, and I know you will soon have joy unspeakable-forever. Love you, Aunt Carol, Sissy, and Sethcarol resterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664397492982328386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-60505391356617837702009-01-12T18:14:00.000-08:002009-01-12T18:14:00.000-08:00I am praying for you.I am praying for you.Sherriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01407510748862604332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-57505566882731408062009-01-12T16:06:00.000-08:002009-01-12T16:06:00.000-08:00We are praying exactly as you have asked us to. We...We are praying exactly as you have asked us to. We pray that the LORD will comfort ya'll and give you peace.<BR/><BR/>Daniel, Elisha and Kaleb AllenElishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996255725529472543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-84041428005491591432009-01-12T14:45:00.000-08:002009-01-12T14:45:00.000-08:00Praying for you all with a heavy heart this day.Praying for you all with a heavy heart this day.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836414109246250641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-80401646624286852612009-01-12T13:57:00.000-08:002009-01-12T13:57:00.000-08:00Our thoughts and prayers continue for you. God's ...Our thoughts and prayers continue for you. God's timing is His timing and His timing is perfect. We pray that at this moment, you are still sensing His presence and peace. Know that we love you and are standing in the gap for you.Melissa and Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305134041039245408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-57262547996804080842009-01-12T13:54:00.000-08:002009-01-12T13:54:00.000-08:00I am friends with Amy Morris, just want you all to...I am friends with Amy Morris, just want you all to know that Josie is being prayed for all over, I feel like I know her, she holds a special place in my heart, I pray constantly for God to take away all of her pain, to give her peace and to comfort her, that she would feel his presence in the midst of the chaos around her, I pray too for you the parents, grandparents and siblings that you would have peace and God give you understanding. I know she brings you so much joy, May God bless you all!! In Christ Love, TabithaTabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680081872183405183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-21984062860247469902009-01-12T13:52:00.000-08:002009-01-12T13:52:00.000-08:00Thinking of you all and praying for comfort.The Pa...Thinking of you all and praying for comfort.<BR/>The Paule FamilyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08998967478106371899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-13868654054436158642009-01-12T13:50:00.000-08:002009-01-12T13:50:00.000-08:00From the 1st time I met Josie at the 5K in Middlet...From the 1st time I met Josie at the 5K in Middleton I knew she had shown so much strength at such a young age. She has trully been an inspiration to me to see that she has gone through so much and continued to fight. As a mother of a 6 year old w/ cf I can only hope I will have the strength and courage that ya'll have had through this all. Know that we are continuing to pray for sweet Josie and your family! Amanda Maxwell-Middleton, TNAmanda Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136377400067959633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-20002362810345944202009-01-12T13:45:00.000-08:002009-01-12T13:45:00.000-08:00Hey yall! Laura and I are sitting here checking up...Hey yall! Laura and I are sitting here checking up on the lil trooper!! That girl is just amazing!! This morning I was just thinking about when her and Laura spent the night and Laura's phone fell out the car window and it still worked!! yep! Then when my dad asked her if she was going to pitch and she said yep they cant hit my slow pitch!! She will always have a place in everybody's heart! We will never forget all of the memories we have made with her! We love you Josie!<BR/><BR/>Love Laura and CarsonThe McKinneyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03710891451919594120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-54945009214701841722009-01-12T13:43:00.000-08:002009-01-12T13:43:00.000-08:00this is david summers from first babtist atoka i j...this is david summers from first babtist atoka i just wanted to tell yall that ive been praying for josie and the rest of the family in this hard time and our church is praying for yall to.David Summershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09009290318608723272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-39924088427324445702009-01-12T13:07:00.000-08:002009-01-12T13:07:00.000-08:00Blessings for peace and strength.Scott and Angie B...Blessings for peace and strength.<BR/><BR/>Scott and Angie BumpusScott Bumpushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300028851238859865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-86944890090000793442009-01-12T12:57:00.000-08:002009-01-12T12:57:00.000-08:00We sang Untitled Hymn Sunday and Josie is all that...We sang Untitled Hymn Sunday and Josie is all that was on my heart so heavy as tears filled my eyes. I could only move my mouth with the words; no sound followed. The last verse is so appropriate for her now. "With your final heartbeat, kiss the world goodbye. Then go in peace and laugh on glory's side...Fly to Jesus & live!" Knowing that she will be smiling, laughing safe and healthy with Jesus...what an amazing promise. Fly Josie fly! <BR/><BR/>You touched our hearts forever, <BR/>Donald, Kendra & CocoKendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00300745716129222134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-58376668877364228422009-01-12T12:04:00.001-08:002009-01-12T12:04:00.001-08:00Josie, You may or may not get this message from yo...Josie, You may or may not get this message from your family. We have always thought of you every day, in fact. Abby has cried many hours to see you and wondered if you remembered her. When we came to see you on Sat you were very sick. Our hearts yearn for you to get better. We are trying to do as your mom and dad request for you to pass on to the Lord's arms. It is very easy to be selfish and pray that he doesn't, but I know that is not the best thing. Soon you will be in your Father's arms and there you will be free from pain and sufferings. I know it is scary as it would be for any of us, but it is the best. We will see you soon.<BR/> Love Always,<BR/>Aunt Charity, Uncle Jason, Abby, Coty, Isabella, Gramma, and Pappanurse frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09769624741324951969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8802897732519662188.post-29811367474159848732009-01-12T12:04:00.000-08:002009-01-12T12:04:00.000-08:00Josie is in the hearts of all her friends here in ...Josie is in the hearts of all her friends here in Tipton county she has a special place in each one of their lives and has truely made an impression on each one of them. they are all blessed to have had Josie in their lives. They have all been praying for her and will miss her terribly. My daughter is Brea Allen and has been friends with her since elementary school at Brighton. She called me last night and I did everything i could to rally her friends and have them understand that Josie is ready to go home to the lord and has put up a good fight. They all wanted me to bring them to the hospital to see her. I tried to make that happen and they want her to know they tried to come to see her and let her know they love her and will miss her. they have all been sending texts to her phone last night and want to make sure she and her family know that she is loved and that they are thinking of her. I will forward this blog site to all her friends at brighton so that they will know Josie's progress.<BR/><BR/>Josie and her family are in my prayers and thoughts. I have three children and know that children are the most precious thing god can give you. I thank god every day for my children and to keep them safe. I pray the lord takes Josie home soon to end her pain and suffering and gives the family the strength to make it through this difficult time.<BR/><BR/>Wanda Boonewanda & breahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00499198320836405905noreply@blogger.com