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Thank You, Lord for JJ’s safe return!
no wonder you will never forget today!!! am sure you will never forget the look of that little face when you saw her again too. Glad she is fine.
Finally seeing that smiling face… It will be like that in heaven. God will finally see our smiling faces. The same ones He’s been waiting to love.
Thank you, Jesus, for JJ’s safe return.
Thank God you found her! This would be scary enough all on its own-but even freakier if you’ve read the shack.
dm
So grateful for God’s mercy. May He continue to comfort your hearts as you hold her near and dear.
Ken and Diane,
SO Thankful to the Lord you found her!! It’s so frightening how very quickly they can disappear! I had goose bumps reading that; feel for you both that you had to go through it, but what a mighty God we serve – and praises to Him for bringing Glory out of terror. Hug each other and the girls tight.
amy
Glad you found her! Praise God!
I felt it was happening to me as I read along…thank you Lord it had a happy ending.
We know You and only You are in control of our steps.
Heart wrenching and beautiful story. THANK GOD for the outcome. I joined you in your last prayer for those who have not had such a good outcome.
I’ve been there, too, Ken. Last summer our then almost 2 year old (it was actually the day before her 2nd birthday) disappeared for 45 minutes during a family get-together at our house… which just so happens to be on a lake. And just so happened to be right after I’d put her suit on her and told her that she’d had to wait to get into the water until after another of her friends had come over…
The fear… it just wraps itself around your heart and gut and it seems that the only thought that can even go through your mind is constant beg-praying. When the only thought you have is, “Please, God… not my baby. Keep her safe”. Over and over again until you think you’ve lost your mind.
We, too, were lucky. It just so happened that our daughter snuck into her big sisters bed to take a nap because she was tired. And not only snuck in, but burrowed under the covers so far that when I’d initially checked that room and the beds in it, I hadn’t found her.
I’m so ecstatic for you, that God brought your precious baby back to you. You’ll never forget it… not once. The fear… the relief to the point of hysterics… Grateful that you, too, have been given this 2nd chance.
Amen!
Ken,
Just reading your story made me sick to my stomach. I’m so sorry you had to go through this. But I am thanking God along with you that she is safe and sound!
I had the chills reading this.
I cannot imagine the overwhelming rush of emotions at the loss of a child in such challenging and unfamiliar surroundings.
I must say, I have to agree with JJ on this one: her grandpa is most definitely lost!
If I EVER go camping with you, Ken, I am bringing my own wood.
I am so incredibly glad that JJ was safe. I know how it feels when one of my kids dissappears from sight for a few seconds when we are out.
This is a beautiful example of the Prodigal Daddy – there is no condemnation of “Where were you???” – “Don’t EVER do that again!!’ – it was a scoop up into the arms and love, thankfulness and unspeakable joy.
I am so grateful that you found JJ. That had to be the three longest hours of your life. Wow! Thanks for sharing this experience.
Wow!!! I am so glad it was you that was lost and not my darling J.J.!! That comment is classic. She is a brave one. It must be genetic.
The most compelling blog post you have ever written!
My heart is still beating very fast.
Thanks, God.
Praise be to God for protecting this little one. I’m so glad she was found!!!!
…whew!
…and praise be to God!!!
Ken! Oh, my heart is confused. Part of me wants to weep the other scream for joy. I am so, so glad to she is home safe! H
I hope you haven’t read “The Shack”, Ken. Way too close to the front of my mind as I read this. Praise God for her safe recovery.
Dude. I’m in tears.
Wow. So glad that turned out like that.
Definitely was thinking about The Shack the whole way through your post. Praise God yours is a happy ending!
Whoa… glad all is well. Loved your prayer at the end.
So happy for that precious angel, too!! Thank You, Lord!
Wow Ken and Diane – I can’t imagine! I’m thanking Father for his grace. “Pappa is very fond of you” all!… and we love you and Diane and your little JJ too.
Ken, wow – what an encounter. I am thrilled for the ending.
I read this blog the moment Ken posted it. I couldn’t even respond. Not having any easier a time with it now. I have no children of my own but am often mocked about how protective I am when I do care for someone else’s children. I have kept a copy of this blog handy as an explanation for when the subject comes up again but my horror also includes the heartbreaking conversation that I’d have to have with the parents if there wasn’t a positive result. I still don’t think those child leashes were entirely a bad idea…
I agree with dm – I read The Shack and it was the first thing I thought of here. Scary. My oldest disappeared for over an hour at a mall when he was 3 – he’s 32 now and I remember it like it was yesterday. The agony, and the relief and thanks to God when he was returned.
Praise God for His protection on my grandchildren now as well.
I am wiping tears from my eyes as I respond to your story about JJ, Ken. Man, to have gone through that experience must have been gut-wrenching and heart pounding. I can only imagine the pain, the fear, the tears, the pleadings with God. I am writing to say, “Praise the Lord! Thank You, Jesus!” I am so grateful for the outcome. I know you will have a blessed, cherished Thanksgiving.
What an incredible experience for several reasons but the best part is being able to use this story to glorify our amazing God and the rescuer he sent, Jesus Christ.
It is truly wonderful that you chose to share this touching story as well as sharing what is was like to taste the terror of finding a lost child. You are right, there are many stories out there that end tragically and thank you for including those in your prayer. I felt as if I was there with you. I wonder why I had not seen this blog earlier. I just got this!
A sister in Christ
God bless you
Hi Ken, I so much appreciate your ministry. I’m also glad that you were able to find your daughter. We almost lost our 45 year old daughter to an aneurism this past Friday, but God with the help of a surgeon saved her life. Anyway, may the Lord bless you! Thanks for sharing. We met you at Bearcreek Farms this summer , Bryant, IN.
Praise be to God that your sweet baby JJ was found and she is fine. So sorry you had to go through the horror but so glad for the happy ending!!!
God bless you with a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
I am ‘Praising the Lord’ with you! What a dramatic, terrifying experience…BUT GOD is so good! Like the song writer put it, “He was there all the time” So glad your little one is safe!
Praise God for keeping his hand on her Ken. My heart was in my throat just reading this. So many children go missing each year. I am so thankful that your little one is safely home with you all. Thanking God for his goodness and asking him to continue blessing you and yours.
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I’m so thankful she was found An was safe!! I can only imagine the overwhelming joy that filled your hearts!!! Praise Be To GodPraying for your Ministry Daily!!