Pic: Abby is sitting in my lap right now as I type this post. She is not feeling good obviously. Life is a roller coaster for her. She can go from great to miserable in minutes because of all the drugs, sores, injuries, etc. I love having her sit with me while I write. Photo was taken with my iPhone...We have a request for all you video-junkies... Abby is most likely going to be in the hospital quite a bit in the next two weeks. It would be really sweet, and very comforting for her, if some of you could make videos of READING A STORY. It could be a children's story, or Bible story... and would be really neat if your kids were involved.
I can envision you reading the story, and occassionally holding the book up to the camera so she can see the characters or illustrations.
Everyone seemed to have such a great time making videos last time, I thought this would be a great way to comfort Abby when things get rough again. The best way would be to make a video and post it to YouTube or some other online video service (too big to email).
What do you think? I will create a page with links to these videos so that other families can have their children watch them too when they are in the hospital or sick. If we do this, then we should make it where others can be blessed by it too.
If you haven't read it, the last post is an update on Abby going in to the hospital tomorrow.
If you have a suggestion or question, leave a comment and I'll answer them all. If you plan to participate, leave a comment and let me know so I can see how much interest there is.
~ Brent
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I plan on making a video tomorrow! I'll have it posted tomorrow once my husband gets home from work (Im kinda technology-challenged!). Does she have any certain bible stories that are here favorites? My boys both love Noahs Ark and Daniel in the Lions Den. We have a lot of really neat bible stories with great illustrations that Id love to share with her!
My email is melissastairs@comcast.net
Ok, this will be fun for us tomorrow!
The kids will read some books for her!
Love,
Jill
Would you like a calm soothing story or a little this and that of Kids stories?
We can drink a little to much of Mt. Dew some times...
I LOVE this idea!! My son and I will work on it tomorrow night.
i would love to read abby a story...is there any story or books she'd be intrested in?
participating!
My family, church, and I have been and will continue to pray for you guys!!!
-Faith P.
I don't know that I have ever signed, but I check in daily. We have two little ones from Guatemala, so Abby obviously tugs at my heartstrings. I would love to read a story if I can figure out how to do You Tube...it may not be tomorrow, but I would love to this week.
Reba
Abby has got to be one of the sweetest children around. What a doll! Gosh, it's so heart-wrenching to see her darling grin and then the picture with such obvious suffering. Whenever I forget to pray for her one of my kids reminds me that we need to pray for her. You are all in our prayers, but especially dear, sweet Abby. I asked our homeschool group to pray along with other friends and family. God bless, Liz Feuerborn
I am SO IN! Can you tell me what some of her favorites are. I have no childrens books but I'm more than happy to get one to read to Abby. I can also send it to you after if you want.
What other stuff is she interested in?
I would love to read abby a story!
Praying for all of yall daily!
Courtney
I would love to do this! Colin and I will do this on Wednesday. What a great daddy you are for having such good ideas!
We will make a video of a story for sweet Abby! What a great idea. It will probably be Wednesday before I can get it up though(hubby is out to sea right now!). I'll be praying though! Take care and hug your sweetheart from us!
Angel
Cassie Marie and I will work on a video...she LOVES to read books so I know she will love this idea (I promise..NO guniea pigs this time) Praying for Gods hand to be upon her as she goes through this chemo.
Maria Jeffries
Brett Your awesome and ABBY is so lucky to have you as her dad. We will prey for your sweet little angel. Fell better baby. WE LOVE YOU ABBY.
((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))
I just found your blog, through a friend's blog(http://courtneyblackwell.blogspot.com/)
I'm praying for abby and your whole family.
his peace,
meg
we will be making a video Brent. I will have the kids read the book. Also, we got a new puppy, so we will send a video of theat. I also saw from her video of watching the other videos people sent that she likes babies and pets. So, we will have a video of the puppy, cats, and our baby! Praying like you don't even know!
BIG HUGS to all form Houston,
Shannon
I LOVE this idea!! I love that we will be able to do something, and that my kids can help! I'm so excited to do this!!
Thank you for letting us be part of sweet Abby's day!!!
Love Melody
We're in!
Sorry to see Abby feeling so yucky - poor sweetie. We'll be praying LOTS these next couple of weeks.
((((((((ABBY)))))))))
I've got TONS of learning to do in order to make a Video ... Perhaps I'd be better off sticking with Praying at this time. :( :)
Although, the scanner is getting it's use :) My Blog should be filling up soon... I HOPE! So much happening at once over this way... Uff-da!
Prayers continue for Jordan, Abby & Yourselves!
I hate to even ask, but How does the process of Chemo work? ONLY if you have energy to type would I like to know... Thanks Brent & Michelle!!!
Blessings,
~Joni in MN
Would love to make her some videos of children's books we have and love!
Praying and praying...
jubys1mom(at)yahoo(dot)com
Our family will be praying that God amazes the Dr.'s with this round of chemo .
We will be praying God gives Abby super human strength , and takes the pain away .
What a little trooper !!!!!!!!!!
May God bless the entire Riggs familt through this time .
Awhh, little sweet pea, I just want to give her a BIG hug!
We would love to read a story to Abby! What a neat idea!
HI! My husband and I have a podcast and blogsite where I read original children's stories that we have written. Our stories aren't published in a book, but free to download and listen to. It is at www.nightlightstories.blogspot.com
Enjoy! Mel
I wish I could make a video with my boys, but it is just not possible at this stage.
I just wanted you to know that I am, as always, thinking of Abby and your family. I pray not only for Abby's comfort, but also for strength for her.
Kerren
South Africa
what a neat idea!!! wish I could do that, but our cameracorder is broken. Rats! Keep up the great ideas. We will keep praying for Abby and your family.
Hey, were you able to get in touch with your 19 year old daughter? Keep us posted. we will keep praying...
H.C.
Praying Abby's not in the hospital too long this time!! I know how much you guys love having her home!!
www.heart4children.blogspot.com
I love this idea! I just came across your website, I think I clicked to here through Smashing Magazine! My fiance and I would love to make a video!
My kids are so excited! We'll make a video as soon as my husband gets home.
I promise we won't make it in the bathroom this time. lol
I just came about your blog through Kelly's Korner...Abby is precious! I am praying for her.
Brent, Michelle and Abby... we are still praying for you and your family. I know this time must be so hard for your little body and so hard for you to understand... know the Lord holds you tightly in HIS Big hands today. He loves you so very much. I hope you were able to read the post I put on our blog for you... if not the blog name is here again... www.tennysontalk.blogspot.com I am not one who is really good with all this computer stuff so I couldn't do a video for you... this is the closest thing I could do.
Much love to you guys... and be blessed... I am praying for you this very moment.
In Christ ALone,
christy
Fantastic idea - we will definitely put a video together! Praying, praying, and praying some more for your sweet girl.
What a wonderful idea!! We'll try get this done too in the next couple of days!
And prayers for your sweet baby.
dawn
praying for abby today...
stacey in missippi
Hi Brent -
We'll be doing this this afternoon - what a marvelous idea!
Liz
We will do it! Could I upload a video I took with my iphone to youtube?
Brent-
What's her favorite story/interest? I have many books that I'd love to tape, but want to make it as enjoyable for her as possible. Please e-mail me. (LilacWinterAire@aol.com)
What a cool idea. We'll work on it as a family! We love you Abby and are praying for you!
Abby is heavy on my heart today, praying, praying, praying. May God wrap you all in His arms and hold you tight as you face each day. I pray that God will ease Abby's pain and her fears, bless her heart, she knows what is coming now, i can't imagine what she thinks and what she goes through. This little girl has touched the lives of many, and put a lot of us (me included) on our knees more often, brought us closer to God, and opened our eyes to what is really important in this life. My heart breaks for her, wish there was more that i could do for her to help her, only God...and he is faithful, and will be by her side at all times, we just never know what God's will is, but it is for the best. It is so much easier for someone who is not in your shoes to give advise, but when it is you , it is totally different, we need God in our lives to be able to even to try to cope with things like Abby is going through, i praise God for His love,His strength,His comfort, and His mercy. I love you Abby.
I'm in, Riggs family! My hubby just got me a digicam last night...so now I will share the spoils with your precious girl. :)
The strength God has given your family is absolutely amazing. Our newly adopted son Jordan was hospitalized yesterday and he will probably be in there until Thursday if not longer. He has pnemonia and is having trouble breathing. As I was laying in the bed with him last night all I could think about was Michelle and how many nights she must have done that same thing with Abby. It is scary...It is lonely...It's impossible without God's strength.
Angela
www.journeyforjordan.blogspot.com
We will make Abby a story video tonight. I told the girls about it this morning and they are very excited trying to plan what they should do!
DawnS
we would love to make abby a video :)
martin family
We are with you in spirit and prayer. If I can learn
how to make a video as quickly as I learned how to make the blog, then we will get it online for you.
We are praying for you daily.
Love, John, Kathy, Sara and Kendall...
a new blog family on the block....
Hello Riggs family! I've been following Abby's story for a while and praying fervently for her. My small group is too. I'm a teacher and I'd love to video tape reading a story to my class. I need to get the ok to do it (and my husband's technological help) but I hope to have it posted soon. Many hugs and prayers,
Lisa in San Diego
sweet_p07@hotmail.com
What a GREAT idea!! We are definitely in. We'll get started on that as soon as possible. We are continuing to pray for Abby's healing. She is such a brave little girl and your family is just a true inspiration to us all. Hugs to Abby!!
Many blessings,
Tammy, Dave and Kayleigh
that is a great idea and we will work on one tomorrow!!
Was just checking again to see if there was an update on Abby (Tues. evening). I love you baby doll and i am praying, i sure hope you are doing ok, and not like the last time when it was so bad. Mommy and Daddy, my heart is going out to you both also. Always on my mind.
This was done a year ago but she may enjoy it.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5103624896570414669&hl=en
Hi Rigg's family and Abby,
My kids love this web site where actors read kids books: http://www.storylineonline.net/index2.html
It may help pass some time while Abby is in the hospital. We are praying for her.
What a wonderful idea! We'll try doing a better video later, but here's a video from Lucas:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZZyUsuRMkk
Hmm. I tried to post a comment and it didn't work. So I'm trying again.
This is a great idea. We would love to participate, not just for Abby but for other little ones as well:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZZyUsuRMkk
(the video isn't great. We'll try to re-record later and show the pictures in the books better)
As soon as I can figure out how to do all that...I will!
Caleb delighted in "singing" a bedtime story book to Abby! We love you, Abby! We are praying!
Here is the link:
http://worthwalkingtoward.blogspot.com/2009/02/for-abby-and-anyone-else-who-loves.html
Absolutely! I know how to make a video and I know how to post it to YouTube. But, what do I do from there so that Abby can see it? my email is ali_johnson@suddenlink.net if you have time to help me with my incompetence!!
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