Author Archives: rkdenlinger

Happy belated Mother’s Day to all moms out there. Jeremy gave me a card yesterday, pointing out that my motherhood reality is surely different than what I had dreamed. He deeply honored me by expressing appreciation for my rolling with all that has come my way. My mind takes me back to the bittersweet dayContinue reading “Motherhood – the Dream and the Reality”

For most of us, Mondays usually get us down. The start of another week and the usual grind of life: work, school, responsibilities, weekend a long way off! But I am dancing in my heart today – not my body (more on that later). My little granddaughter smiled at me yesterday. She seemed overjoyed toContinue reading “The Best is Yet to Come”

Joan was asked this question again, yesterday, for the fourth time within the last week or so. And so, Joan has been giving some thought to the question. And, she has given me permission to share this with you and offer some thoughts. Before we give any answers, we wonder why the question and whyContinue reading ““Why are you not angry with God?””

Sarah’s words are so beautiful that we’re going to let her share the good news… As I sit here waiting to be discharged I can’t help but remember the fears we’ve had over the last few months… not knowing if I’d ever kiss my baby girls face, feed her, sing to her, or bring herContinue reading “Home for Christmas”

Joan had the great joy of spending a few hours getting to know her granddaughter this afternoon. Can you tell she had a good time? Jeremy wrote in their caring bridge blog that there were some terrifying moments last night. He wasn’t overstating it. They’ve been told that the placenta was terrible, the umbilical cordContinue reading “Reason for Joy”

Journal Entry by Jeremy Denlinger  This has been a great day!  1. We got the report just about an hour ago that her heart is looking great and the cardio team doesn’t believe surgery will be neccessary! She is being downgraded from the CICU to the CCU (not exactly sure what those acronyms mean,  but it’s good)Continue reading “Name Drop!”

Baby girl Denlinger was born this morning (12-22-21) just after midnight. She weighed in at 5 lb 5 oz. Second prayer of strong lungs seems to be answered. There is one more specific prayer request – that she won’t need heart surgery. The nurse they spoke to about it last night said everything is lookingContinue reading “Best Christmas Gift Ever”

Jeremy and Sarah are posting their baby story and updates at the following site. https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/babydenlinger You can also be sure that we’ll be providing some summary updates as well.

There was room at the inn for the young couple with child (translated: Jeremy and Sarah are now in Philadelphia where they found an opening at the Ronald McDonald House). And while we wait, hoping and praying that all will be well, here is something that Ron has been thinking about… I, Ron, had toContinue reading “First Prayer Answered”