tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post7126657100906148979..comments2024-01-20T11:05:13.144-08:00Comments on heartist: left with his name...Jasonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01169935081899608451noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-19382782794564294042011-11-30T11:16:46.787-08:002011-11-30T11:16:46.787-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-59611089434390435152011-11-29T09:34:04.979-08:002011-11-29T09:34:04.979-08:00This is so very well written and so true. I pray ...This is so very well written and so true. I pray for this family as well as the whole Terpstra and Courtner parents and siblings. To see a broken marriage is horrible. To see the turmoil that Angela and the kids are going through is awful. I keep praying. Knowing that someday I hope John will realize that it is not just about him and his life. It affects everyone.noblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615751901903513893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-86062382756750217902011-11-28T16:20:56.542-08:002011-11-28T16:20:56.542-08:00I"m John's sister, and I'm just heart...I"m John's sister, and I'm just heartbroken that he has caused this horrific pain on Angela, Jack, Blake and Gabby. I'm so sorry and I am praying for them daily...Sarah Terpstra Thrashnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-43558686588266915382011-11-27T17:44:05.779-08:002011-11-27T17:44:05.779-08:00Knowing firsthand what Heidi's sister is going...Knowing firsthand what Heidi's sister is going through, I know how hard it is to make the choice between keeping that name that so dishonored me and the people I love more than my own life...my kids. One of the main reasons that I decided to keep that name that is a constant reminder of the hell I went through (and continue to endure every day, thankfully to a lesser degree after many years), is that I wanted to teach my children that a name is not just what is left to you but what you make of it. The three of us struggle to recreate our integrity and nobility (to use Jason's excellent word) and reattach it to these 5 letters, so that when my son passes it on to his children, it has been redefined. It is consciously and subconsciously my life's work, every day.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917177968088110512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-73407960229673108912011-11-27T16:13:36.505-08:002011-11-27T16:13:36.505-08:00Well said, Jason. It is amazing how many lives ar...Well said, Jason. It is amazing how many lives are affected and changed by the choice(s) of one person.Kristi Huelsmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-10524970863040028412011-11-27T04:34:09.294-08:002011-11-27T04:34:09.294-08:00Hi Jason
I don't know you but I'm a frien...Hi Jason <br />I don't know you but I'm a friend of Angela's and her neighbor. Our hearts break for her and the children during this rough time, as her neighbor we see the emotional roller coaster that her and her children are on, and it is so sad. <br />What you written is so true and I hope "he" reads it too, maybe than he can get some sort of reality check.<br />I hope Heidi, you an the rest of the family know that there are people here in town like myself who care for Ang and the children. She is a dear friend to me and I will trybmy best to be a strong support for her.<br />Thanks again for your blog, it was very moving!<br />Happy holidays<br />HalieHalie Cottermannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-50169322873769551422011-11-26T20:22:16.041-08:002011-11-26T20:22:16.041-08:00I never thought of "a name" like that. ...I never thought of "a name" like that. Please let Angela know that we are lifting her family up in prayer and it breaks our hearts that she is going through this. You did a wonderful heartfelt job!Amanda Olsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-25011599690946182112011-11-26T19:37:01.271-08:002011-11-26T19:37:01.271-08:00Jason, reading this made tears come to my eyes. ...Jason, reading this made tears come to my eyes. I have experienced this firsthand and everything you said is so true. I hope every man reads this and takes it to heart! Praying for Angela and her kids!Mrs. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158509268513212032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-12526974187290404882011-11-26T18:44:05.733-08:002011-11-26T18:44:05.733-08:00What an EXCELLENT post, Jason. I wish every man c...What an EXCELLENT post, Jason. I wish every man could read this and consider for a moment what's at stake with a name and the legacy he leaves. You captured it beautifully, although bittersweet with the reality of all of this.<br /> One thing I KNOW about the Cortner name -- they KNOW how to stick together as family and they will get through this time as well, together, and supporting and upholding each other. I believe God will "make all things new" and although it won't erase or take away the pain for now, He will slowly, daily, bring healing and joy back into their broken hearts again. He's the MASTER of putting things back together, creating "new" from old and restoring and bringing even greater blessing than before.<br /> I know that's not for this holiday or maybe even the next, but "joy DOES come in the morning." And weeping will only last for a night, and God will bring the healing rain and Sonshine again. I believe it -- and am praying for Angela and the kids daily. Love you all!Sue Uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925011809187723343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-2310646552164790492011-11-26T18:43:53.795-08:002011-11-26T18:43:53.795-08:00Good word, man. Thanks for sharing. Needed to read...Good word, man. Thanks for sharing. Needed to read that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-55005417230090404672011-11-26T18:41:19.905-08:002011-11-26T18:41:19.905-08:00Praying for Ang and the kids. For all of you. And ...Praying for Ang and the kids. For all of you. And him too, hard as it is to bring myself to do it.Marla Tavianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485117754789717519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-11901847537553486712011-11-26T18:41:19.333-08:002011-11-26T18:41:19.333-08:00Well written! I am a friend of Angela's and my...Well written! I am a friend of Angela's and my heart is breaking for her. I am so thankful for the godly men that are so close to her.Amanda https://www.blogger.com/profile/04714291740797053879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-69658820600643218002011-11-26T18:04:51.911-08:002011-11-26T18:04:51.911-08:00I agree Jason. I am going thru the exact same thin...I agree Jason. I am going thru the exact same thing but my wife cheated on me. O feel the pain and anger and hurt. I watch my kids try and understand what's going on. Praise God for christian counselors. Tell Angela I am praying for her and of she needs to talk have her call me its on my facebook page.troy hutchisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-82404429646265769572011-11-26T16:30:10.823-08:002011-11-26T16:30:10.823-08:00My daughter is going through this too, Jason. I&#...My daughter is going through this too, Jason. I'm so glad she didn't have children yet. That sounds so awful, but it is what I feel. How could he take her 2000 miles from us just to break her heart? We are so happy to have her back. I'm very sorry for your niece and nephews, who will hurt the most.Maureen Nurmikkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15944126395680923046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-12006502413419325312011-11-26T16:29:36.236-08:002011-11-26T16:29:36.236-08:00This made me cry. You are 100% dead on. Thinking o...This made me cry. You are 100% dead on. Thinking of angela and her children. The Lord has a way... He really does. Praying for His inexplicable tenderness to be nearer stillKate andrehttp://www.kateandre.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14088566.post-61681520179476324512011-11-26T15:38:46.745-08:002011-11-26T15:38:46.745-08:00So well written and so well communicated...thanks,...So well written and so well communicated...thanks, Jason.David Cortnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301760896028751256noreply@blogger.com