tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post5202843114598681427..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Nora St.Laurent Guest post - Her Son's Overcoming of V.A.C.T.E.R.A.L.Carrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-71881702970934969942012-08-30T20:05:57.266-04:002012-08-30T20:05:57.266-04:00CONGRATS to you JENNIFER!!! This book officially ...CONGRATS to you JENNIFER!!! This book officially releases on September 1 but I have a copy just for you already! Blessings!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-59460620519791185242012-08-30T17:58:03.883-04:002012-08-30T17:58:03.883-04:00JENNIFER, congrats! You are our surprise giveaway ...JENNIFER, congrats! You are our surprise giveaway winner for NORA's week and have won a copy of Love's Reckoning by Laura Frantz!!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-72957872204302010372012-08-27T13:14:16.103-04:002012-08-27T13:14:16.103-04:00Nora, thank you for sharing you are such an inspir...Nora, thank you for sharing you are such an inspiration to me. Issac is the best example of how God can use us with the gifts we have we just have to find our gift. Issac you are stiring up the gift God has given you without a doubt.<br />Angela<br />britishlady3@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-21088529234965027452012-08-25T02:57:41.759-04:002012-08-25T02:57:41.759-04:00Forgot my email Mac262@me.com Thanks, MaxieForgot my email Mac262@me.com Thanks, Maxiemaudemaxine@gmail.co,https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612461543816484090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-38086017582113825532012-08-25T02:56:50.141-04:002012-08-25T02:56:50.141-04:00Your son sounds like a very special young man. Sou...Your son sounds like a very special young man. Sounds like he is a blessing to you. I wish him well in the future. You are doing great with this website. I enjoy it. Maxiemaudemaxine@gmail.co,https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612461543816484090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-45508263548380332322012-08-24T08:05:55.667-04:002012-08-24T08:05:55.667-04:00I quite agree, AMY! Nora has a very special little...I quite agree, AMY! Nora has a very special little guy!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-86008828321685117812012-08-24T06:54:17.749-04:002012-08-24T06:54:17.749-04:00What an inspirational story. Thank you for sharing...What an inspirational story. Thank you for sharing!<br /><br />Amy C<br />campbellamyd at gmail dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-59643761051578238092012-08-23T20:24:29.503-04:002012-08-23T20:24:29.503-04:00CARRIE, get some rest, gf. I know how you feel; do...CARRIE, get some rest, gf. I know how you feel; don't have any desire to go back to AZ w/out my mom there. Hugs back atcha from all of us! Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-66778090092635181082012-08-23T20:09:45.710-04:002012-08-23T20:09:45.710-04:00Hugs back at you!! Sounds like you'll need to ...Hugs back at you!! Sounds like you'll need to rest up when you get back!! Grin!The Book Club Network - TBCNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607319515427572279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-25275747335112408402012-08-23T19:55:54.675-04:002012-08-23T19:55:54.675-04:00Hi everybody!!! I am off Mackinac Island and in Ne...Hi everybody!!! I am off Mackinac Island and in Newberry, my home town. It isn't the same without my mom here, though. God bless you NORA for the love and determination you show your son! ISAAC sounds like an awesome teenager!<br /><br />Waving at JULIE, DIANA, TERESA, MARIAN, ANE, JUDY, and DARLENE too. Am wiped out. Hugs all around!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-61531921254461405862012-08-23T18:54:43.117-04:002012-08-23T18:54:43.117-04:00Oh, NORA, what a hilarious story! Just too cute! I...Oh, NORA, what a hilarious story! Just too cute! I'm so glad he has such a positive outlook on life, and alot of that has to do with the way you have raised him, and your attitude towards his "disability." <br /><br />We have so enjoyed having you on the blog this week, NORA; it has been a such a blessing to us. Thank you for sharing both your testimony and your son's. We'll still be seeing alot of you over at TBCN, and give Isaac a BIG hug from all of us girls at Overcoming Through Time-With God's Help!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-24290936284319659792012-08-23T18:20:25.070-04:002012-08-23T18:20:25.070-04:00JULIE – You are a blessing and an encouragement to...JULIE – You are a blessing and an encouragement to me. Isaac has had to face more challenges than the average bear and has faced them head on!! He doesn’t think of himself as any different then anyone else. He’s a real jokester. I will tell you a quick story. We were at a restaurant in Augustine Florida. The place had little doors to the outside where you can FEED THE BIRDS!! OHMYGOSH!! Isaac gets the idea on the way out that he’ll put catsup on his fingers and tell the lady that one of the birds bit him.<br /><br />The Lady takes one look at Isaac and the red on his hand and is ready to call 911. Especially when she only sees FOUR FINGERS on his hand!! OHMYGOSH!! It’s about then we realized what Isaac was doing. OHMY that child!! ALL of us started to LAUGH and LAUGH – even the lady!! Grin! He has a good sense of humor and knows how to have fun!<br /><br />JUDY – I was as THRILLED as Isaac was about being able to try out for the Band. I don’t think of him as disabled and either did he, so I didn’t realize how many fingers you needed for things. OHMYGOSH!! Boy was I embarrassed that I didn’t think ahead or release this BEFORE we got there. <br /><br />But you know it’s BEST I didn’t know, if I had calculated everything Isaac wouldn’t have had the experience and have the FUN he had that night. Going from room to room!! Loved the smile on his face and the enthusiasm he had - Priceless!! You are a Blessing Judy!!<br /><br />SHAREN – you are a delight and I LOVE having you in my face to face book clubs. You see things I often times miss and because you are an avid reader I value your insight. You have an experience I’ll never have because you’ve read all your life. I enjoy laughing with you too!! You are a blessing thanks for your encouragement and prayers!<br /><br />DIANA, TERESA, CARRIE and MARIAN Thanks for having me her ladies. Happy Birthday Teresa tomorrow!! It’s been such a blessing and encouragement. Thanks for your prayers and support. We’ve told Isaac that he may not do things like everyone else, but you’ll know what works right for you. I don’t do things the same either, you should see me dial the phone at work, not pretty but it gets the job done and the correct numbers pushed on the pad!! LOL!!<br /><br />Nora :o)<br />TBCN Where Book Fun Begins!The Book Club Network - TBCNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607319515427572279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-24851894212170425692012-08-23T16:51:35.626-04:002012-08-23T16:51:35.626-04:00Wow, what an amazing testimony! I haven't met ...Wow, what an amazing testimony! I haven't met Isaac, but I already love him. :) What a great kid! <br />Prayers and blessings to you and your familie, NORA!Marian Baayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10990486522138340848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-23527544600527420742012-08-23T14:09:52.400-04:002012-08-23T14:09:52.400-04:00JUDY, you are definitely a strong lady who has bee...JUDY, you are definitely a strong lady who has been through many tremendous trials herself, and still trusts God and blesses and encourages others. That speaks volumes to me! You have the same amazing qualities as Isaac--persistency and determination! Bless you, my friend.Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-66584955942680748332012-08-23T13:33:12.376-04:002012-08-23T13:33:12.376-04:00Nora, I certainly would be honored to meet your Is...Nora, I certainly would be honored to meet your Isaac. Wow! what zest he showed for finding the right instrument for him. Knowing me I would have given up. Nora, thank you for this post about Isaac. I definitely see a poor me attitude that I have in life that needs to take a hike. I think we could all take lessons from Isaac. Praise God for him and for his parents too. God chose you and Fred to raise this amazing special young man!<br /><br />Blessings!<br />JudyJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662361293867445784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-43076199132755687522012-08-23T11:57:55.230-04:002012-08-23T11:57:55.230-04:00SHAREN, thank you for your lovely comment to NORA!...SHAREN, thank you for your lovely comment to NORA! Yes, she does alot and has alot on her plate, but always manages to have a lovely "grin" for us all. We add our admiration of NORA, FRED, and ISAAC, right along with yours, SHAREN!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-58869578634915362592012-08-23T11:51:28.305-04:002012-08-23T11:51:28.305-04:00Isaac certainly does have a fan club over here, TE...Isaac certainly does have a fan club over here, TERESA! NORA, I hope we haven't worn you out-you'll get a break tomorrow as OTT celebrates our own lovely TERESA'S birthday, so everyone come by and wish her a happy one!<br /><br />NORA had to go to work everyone, but will be back by later to respond to your thoughtful comments.<br /><br />JULIE, it's always a pleasure to see you here! I'm only 4 chapters into a fabulous book, but it already has me--hook, line, and sinker! A Love Surrendered-YES!! Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-29647463186852512092012-08-23T11:02:20.029-04:002012-08-23T11:02:20.029-04:00JENNIFER...thank you for sharing your story about ...JENNIFER...thank you for sharing your story about your son, it breaks my heart to hear how badly he was treated. I am so proud that you chose to home school him. When my oldest son was in 7th grade he was so sick he was put on home bound for a while so when he started 8th grade I chose to home school both of our sons and I NEVER looked back. My oldest graduated this year and will start pre-nursing on Monday. I promise your son will flourish being at home with you, no one can understand or take care of a child like Mom. I'll be praying for you and your son. Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-37548232694103209942012-08-23T10:50:51.674-04:002012-08-23T10:50:51.674-04:00NORA thank you so much for introducing us to your ...NORA thank you so much for introducing us to your "baby" Isaac. He is so precious and he looks adorable with his horn. I'm so glad he has a good teacher that went out of his way to make Isaac happy. :) Tell Isaac he has a fan club over at OTT-WGH cheering him on! Teresa Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16979337973257260777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-61402363453184028302012-08-23T10:20:35.463-04:002012-08-23T10:20:35.463-04:00Oh, Nora, I tear up every single time I hear this ...Oh, Nora, I tear up every single time I hear this story, and each and every time, Isaac burrows a little deeper into my heart!! Cannot IMAGINE how wonderful it must be to call him your son!!<br /><br />Thanks, Carrie, for featuring this incredible little boy and his even MORE incredible mom on your blog -- what a blessing to your readers!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-22669214457092871762012-08-23T10:16:47.409-04:002012-08-23T10:16:47.409-04:00ANE MULLIGAN - Thanks for stopping by and sharing ...ANE MULLIGAN - Thanks for stopping by and sharing my friend. I THANK GOD HE BROUGHT YOU IN MY LIFE every day!! I ALSO THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITHFULNESS to do what the Lord asked you to.<br /><br />The other day I shared here that Ane Mulligan asked me to run a book club. I said, "Ane are you serious. I don't read! Didn't I tell you that?"<br /><br />You said so kindly and gently to me, "Nora, pray about this. I really think you are the one to run this book club. Get back with me!" You had a smile on your face I'll never forget.<br /><br />You have been an encourager, a prayer warrior, a mentor and dear friend. When God asks you to do the impossible He sends you an Aaron - like He did Moses who was winning he couldn't do the task God asked him to do like I did!! Grin! Ane you are my Aaron!! I have to stop writing before these tears in my eyes cloud my vision and I can’t type anymore. Grin!<br /><br />DARLENE - Thanks for your encouragement and prayers for us and our family. One of the bright spots about The Book Club Network as been the MEMBERS there. I delight in working with the authors on their questions and showing off their books, book trailers but you all make the discussion time FUN AND INTERESTING!!<br /><br />I appreciate you Darlene!!<br /><br />DIANA - Thanks again for having me here today. I had not realized when I did this interview that you all would have me here ALL WEEK!! WOW!! <br />What a treat.<br /><br />ISAAC is a bright light in the darkness. I also have two other Precious Children I’m proud of Luke who will be 18 in October and Hilary who turns 21 tomorrow and I have an amazing Husband how is my best friend and cheerleader.<br /><br />OHMYGOSH!! We've had an interesting journey through the 39 surgeries Isaac has had!! It's only though the Grace of God that we've had PEACE in the middle of the STORMS!! AND it’s only been through the prayers of His people, their encouragement, their willingness to hold us up - like they held Moses arms up when he just couldn't hold them up any more that we've been able to make through this faith walk.<br /><br />THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH!! Words can't describe my gratitude!!<br /><br />Nora :o)<br />TBCN Where Book Fun Begins!The Book Club Network - TBCNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16607319515427572279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-41244866988016531932012-08-23T10:06:39.689-04:002012-08-23T10:06:39.689-04:00What a wonderful example in this story. It is so e...What a wonderful example in this story. It is so easy to give up after so many unsuccessful attempts but Isaac proves that success is just right around the corner. I love Nora and admire her for running both her online bookclub and face to face bookclub at the same time being a wife, mother, and grandmother.<br />Sharen SammonsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-13379409812336190382012-08-23T09:54:11.806-04:002012-08-23T09:54:11.806-04:00OK, lump in throat and tears in eyes time here. Ev...OK, lump in throat and tears in eyes time here. Even though I had read Nora's testimony about her little man before, I am always touched by it. What a persistent little fella, and I can only imagine the great things he will accomplish as a young adult. Thank you for sharing this heartwarming story of Isaac, and what a perfect name y'all picked out for him, too!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-35753541026763043542012-08-23T09:23:53.211-04:002012-08-23T09:23:53.211-04:00Nora, I have admired what you and Fred do about br...Nora, I have admired what you and Fred do about bringing us the bookclub and the drawings but this interview about Isaac is so heart warming. He knows who he is and is determined to have others know him too. Strength, honor and tenacity! I think he has received these qualities from his strong mother and father. Yea Isaac! You are a hero!!<br />Darlene Keithspangldladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10199049617769343941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-662113817896940762012-08-23T09:10:36.698-04:002012-08-23T09:10:36.698-04:00When I first met Isaac, about ... what, Nora, 8 or...When I first met Isaac, about ... what, Nora, 8 or 9 years ago, he amazed me. No one treated him any differently than any other kid, and Isaac doesn't think of himself any differently. He's my hero, too! And so are you, Nora.Southern-fried Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17274634359952391833noreply@blogger.com