tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post1258969902239651169..comments2023-09-26T00:25:51.171-07:00Comments on Little Wonders: My hand is being forced ....Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04209967185741239050noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-42049708612254694632009-07-29T18:25:18.600-07:002009-07-29T18:25:18.600-07:00I am a new reader to your blog and I just feel in ...I am a new reader to your blog and I just feel in love with sweet zoey's face. I just can not understand why anyone would have any reason to make such strong judgements against your family. It sickens me that people have so much time on their hands and use that time to critize and judge another. Please don't feel the need to justify your decisions, or paths in life. To the person out there who is leaving the nasty comments, shame on you!<br /><br />SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-51566328419866415862009-07-26T22:35:45.783-07:002009-07-26T22:35:45.783-07:00caitlins words are so heartfelt and whoever said t...caitlins words are so heartfelt and whoever said those words doesnt appreciate life itself! We love you guys and wish the best for your new family!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-21084636296804410842009-07-24T22:53:56.192-07:002009-07-24T22:53:56.192-07:00Heather, I have been out of town and so far behind...Heather, I have been out of town and so far behind on reading my blogs. I was shocked to read this post. Be comforted in knowing that YOU have made such a difference in so many lives. I for one am thankful that God put it in your heart to openly blog your experience. I am wiser having read this blog. I am blessed to have been praying for Zoey. I thank you for the privelege of being a part of your journey. I am so sorry that someone chose to come to your blog and judge you and your family for what in my mind is so silly. I am strong in my faith and I know from reading your blog that you are too. Christians that throw around their judgements like that must make Christ cringe! I understand if you go private, but I think it is a shame that people have forced your hand. Who of us have had everything go as planned in our lives. Your daughter has her head on straight and is clearly loving and responsible. blessings to you and your whole family. And congrats on the new grandbaby!!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12378780987070152860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-38910214532057972492009-07-23T20:33:36.958-07:002009-07-23T20:33:36.958-07:00Heather
My heart breaks for you and your precious...Heather <br />My heart breaks for you and your precious family, and sweet Caitlin in a time of rejoice and gladness you have to feel sad and hurt. It is very sad to know that there is someone that cruel out there that would send hurtful words to you. This person isn't much of a christian, doesn't know much about the bible or GOD or they wouldn't of said what they said. IT say in the bible that he/she who without sin shall cast the first stone. And there is no one here on earth that is without sin. Only one person without sin and he died on a cross many many years ago. Also the saying watch out about pointing a finger at someone there is four more pointing back at you. <br />This person is from Satan and is wanting to get you and your family down, wants to shut you all up becasue you are winning the war over sickness and blessing are numerous from the words you and your faithful blogger have said, have reached many people, lives are being changed from the word from your blog and the many others. All the people out there praying for the poor sick children and their family, helping to face another day of heartache. You and you family lift up your heads high and know that GOD is watching over you all, you are a family of GOD, you are living your life to the best of your ability, you are teaching your children good morals and you are in GODS will. He is blessing his children, you with your precious Zoey, everything that she has gone through and overcame, don't tell me it not from GOD. <br /><br />I say the best thing to do is get all your blog followers to pray that GOD will take care of this person and keep them and their harsh words from this blog, that GOD will shut their mouth and take care of this person. The bible say where two or more come to him in prayer in his name, he will here their cry and will answer their prayer.<br /><br />I will say a prayer for you that you find peace in whatever your decision may be. I truly understand if you should choose to make you blog private. I just want to say I have grown to love your family and I thank you and thank GOD for you helping my friend Kele in the tough time that she went through and because of you she is where she is now, the better person she is as a loving mother of a special needs baby and the family is doing great becasue of you and your family. Thank you for that. Love and prayers to your new family of 10.Joellanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-29966654555744199212009-07-23T06:48:34.606-07:002009-07-23T06:48:34.606-07:00You have a beautiful family and you should be (as ...You have a beautiful family and you should be (as I am SURE you are!) sooooo proud of your daughter and Daniel. I couldn't agree more with her statement that they are "more qualified than some married adults" to have and raise a child.<br /><br />And that there are those people out there that would hide behind the guise of being a "Christian", but not treat others as we have been taught to, is shameful.<br /><br />You and your family are an inspiration to me and I hope that all of your followers, including myself, can continue supporting you as we have until now.libby @ ninesandquineshttp://www.ninesandquines.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-718917432237413662009-07-22T20:27:45.215-07:002009-07-22T20:27:45.215-07:00I just finished reading this latest post in defens...I just finished reading this latest post in defense of yourself and those that you love.<br />After carefully reading and taking the time to really absorb it all, I have only one thing to say to you Heather..<br />You did good Mom.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301913711229811881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-20030876681101973772009-07-22T06:45:58.926-07:002009-07-22T06:45:58.926-07:00Heather, How sad that ignorant people need to spre...Heather, How sad that ignorant people need to spread their irrational thoughts. Your children are an inspiration. They show such love and compassion for each other. You have so many reasons to be proud and the best part is that you know and cherish that. We continue to send prayers your way.<br />Dawn, Jim and Paul from Otisco Lake and now back home in Tennessee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-48158741118234881422009-07-20T22:53:15.397-07:002009-07-20T22:53:15.397-07:00Oh Heather! Dumb stupid, insensitive people. I kno...Oh Heather! Dumb stupid, insensitive people. I know these two comments have been difficult. I know that. I have been on the receiving end of ignorance. I know your inner Mother Bear has roared in defense of your children, your family, your values. BUT...take a step back, a deep breath, a look at what you and this blog have done!!! You have connected families in their deepest time of need. You have provided a knowing shoulder to lean on. You have empowered families with knowledge. You have given a name, a person, a personality to DS and to Leukemia -- pushing others to think outside of their own limited experiences and, perhaps, perspectives. And for so many people, you have given life to hope. Please, please, please do not let the ignorance of merely two people alter what you have and can give to hundreds, thousands of others. <br /><br />I know you love quotes (and I do, too) and I thought these were fitting:<br /><br />Albert Einstein:<br /> "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe."<br /><br />Martin Luther King, Jr.:<br /> "Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."<br /><br />Matthew 15:14:<br /> "If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch." <br /><br />Let those two stupid commenters lead each other into a ditch, while you walk the road less traveled -- with pride -- and a full posse of supporters!!!Victoria Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14659656789092126389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-59442823069975151732009-07-20T22:32:46.821-07:002009-07-20T22:32:46.821-07:00Heather,
I have silently read your wonderful, ins...Heather, <br />I have silently read your wonderful, inspiring blog about Zoey and your family for months now! Your faith, strength, love, and devotion gives me courage to go on when I feel week and depressed about my daughter's (relatively minor) medical issue.<br />I think you are a great example of how a mother should be! Although I understand your reasons, I will be sad not to be able to follow Zoey's and your family's story any more. I will always keep you in my prayers though!<br />ZsuzsiZsuzsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06393237238968190967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-19097919541573935762009-07-20T21:51:34.465-07:002009-07-20T21:51:34.465-07:00What a sad day. I'm going to miss my early mo...What a sad day. I'm going to miss my early morning, coffee in hand, updates on Zoey:). She is a precious gift from GOD, as is Charlie. Know that I continue to pray for your amazing family. You are an inspiration to me as a mother. So much grace and faith. Truly amazing. If this is the end of my world of following Zoey, I can only hope I run in to you at church, in the neighborhood or around town:).<br /><br />Dana<br /><br />P.S. I'll start praying for those that left such hateful things on your precious site. They need it.Dananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-40914775959446320322009-07-20T21:42:03.343-07:002009-07-20T21:42:03.343-07:00I'm sorry this has happened to you again - the...I'm sorry this has happened to you again - there is nothing quite as nasty as a 'good christian' sometimes - eh? People are just so mean spirited and jealous, it is just sad. I'll miss following your blog if you go private, but totally understand your thoughts- your first priority must be your family. You are an inspiration to many- and your daughter Caitlin is certainly someone to be proud of- wow!cheekyradishhttp://cheekradish.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-3463388456512279252009-07-20T20:35:52.568-07:002009-07-20T20:35:52.568-07:00I cant' believe I just checked in to see what ...I cant' believe I just checked in to see what Miss Zoey was up to, and I find that you have experienced another insensitive, judgmental comment. Your family is beautiful! You have been a great support for so many. <br /><br />Caitlin, very well said!Jackson's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17048751263720856851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-67991177143645387962009-07-20T20:11:24.219-07:002009-07-20T20:11:24.219-07:00Oh you would be so missed if you went underground....Oh you would be so missed if you went underground. Couldn't you just change your comment settings to only allow commentors with Google accounts, or commentors who are members? Please?ds.mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631570001473985562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-85410218972780358442009-07-20T19:54:27.146-07:002009-07-20T19:54:27.146-07:00UGGGG not again!!
Very saddened to hear what is...UGGGG not again!! <br /><br />Very saddened to hear what is going on. <br /><br />And very angry<br /><br />Can't say I blame you for wanting to go private with your blog and hope that if you decide to go that route that you will somehow find a way to keep your "Bama Buddies" posted on whats going on with that precious girl. ( cant believe how big she has gotten by the way!!)<br /><br />We have been inspired by her and your ENTIRE family. <br /><br />We love you guys!!<br /><br />Jeff, Allison, Dawson, Madison, Ashlyn & KatelinDawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04109775702931251072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-39915515418464559462009-07-20T18:23:03.508-07:002009-07-20T18:23:03.508-07:00Sorry to hear that your blog will longer be availa...Sorry to hear that your blog will longer be available to read. I've followed Zoey's journey from the beginning. This is the first time I ever posted, but I want you to know that your stories will be missed.<br /><br />Caitlin - very well written and Charli is very lucky to have both you and Danny as parents.Tara - Mom to Aidan (IS board)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-38720572708493452912009-07-20T18:08:34.981-07:002009-07-20T18:08:34.981-07:00I have been following your blog for some time now ...I have been following your blog for some time now and have fallen in love with your little love Zoey. Her smile is contagious and always brings a smile to my face. I enjoy your quotes and hearing the progress that Miss Zoey has made. I am so sorry we will no longer get the updates - but we will continue to keep Zoey in our prayers. God bless Zoey and your entire family.Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-4040459805022653102009-07-20T17:52:25.675-07:002009-07-20T17:52:25.675-07:00Heather,
I have followed your blog after stumbling...Heather,<br />I have followed your blog after stumbling across it several months ago. I cannot tell you enough how much YOU inspire me and hundreds of others! You, Zoey and your family are truly a testament to Faith, Family and LOVE! You cannot let someone stop you from posting your blog...you really do so much for so many people both sick and healthy. You have grit and determination...please don't give in to the vicious haters who have no life beyond their own. There are more people that care for you than not. Not all of us are known...but we are here for you! <br /><br />ByDianneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-8743761011953162262009-07-20T16:48:54.975-07:002009-07-20T16:48:54.975-07:00I have been following your blog for several months...I have been following your blog for several months now. I have a 10 yo with multiple disabilities and have working with people with disabilities for many years. I am saddened that someone would ruin it for the rest of us. I do believe that you can invite people to the blog, and then delete them if they chose to leave a rotten comment. Or, you can make your comments have to be approved before they are posted.<br /><br />If you do go private, please let us know how we can follow you!Jodeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922403784290729080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-76796090261628784212009-07-20T16:16:06.822-07:002009-07-20T16:16:06.822-07:00I have a 2 yr old little boy with Down SYndrome an...I have a 2 yr old little boy with Down SYndrome and have followed your Blog for quite awhile.. I have been amazed at your strength insight and candor and have been imspired many times by you and your beautiful family. I have drawn great comfort from your many quotes even pposted many on my refrigerator!<br />I am so sorry that some mean, unjustified comments have ruined your ability to share your journey, you will definitely be missed.daynao@cox.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-26642458453432845522009-07-20T14:37:28.247-07:002009-07-20T14:37:28.247-07:00Oh, I just don't understand why people have to...Oh, I just don't understand why people have to be that way. Big Hugs. I hope you don't feel the need to go private. Zoey and her journey has been such an inspiration.datrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11780816487520416497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-80072742444718943592009-07-20T14:02:46.600-07:002009-07-20T14:02:46.600-07:00Dear friend, I hope you don't go private. I&...Dear friend, I hope you don't go private. I've read your blog for a number of months now and all I can say is the people who leave comments such as the one you mentioned or the other one are a dime a dozen. You and your family are one in a million.<br /><br />I can only say having 3 kids with special needs, that you've encouraged me when you haven't even known, your little Zoey has touched me in ways she will never understand and I pray that you will continue to be able to blog without going private.<br /><br />Hugs..Scrappy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643346408388508283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-16353869033388912082009-07-20T11:51:13.779-07:002009-07-20T11:51:13.779-07:00I am sorry this happened because I was given this ...I am sorry this happened because I was given this blog sight by another mom who follows your blog and Zoey and your family have been a true inspiration to our family, especially as we fight some rare, genetic condition with our daughter. I will think of you often and will miss sweet Zoey's face.<br /><br />Congrats!! on your beautiful grandbaby and I think your daughter and her financee are doing an incredible job!!<br /><br />Wendi :)The Lane Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398805281911231674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-83589173519679808412009-07-20T11:50:00.721-07:002009-07-20T11:50:00.721-07:00I have been following your blog for several months...I have been following your blog for several months and had been praying for Zoey as she went through her chemo treatments. I still pray for her continued well-being into the future. I am glad to see her doing so well and she is darn adorable. <br /><br />I found your blog through other blogs and will miss being able to follow upon Zoey's progress as well as your growing, extended family. Your granddaughter is so cute! :-) Caitlin's commentary is so terrific and inspiring. It sure sounds like lil Charlie has two Godly wonderful parents, thanks to God as well as you both, who are great parents, too. :-)<br /><br />Again, along with others, I am so sorry that someone made hurtful comments that has prompted you to deciding to make your blog private soon. I definitely will understand if I won't be to follow your blog (and will miss reading your blog) but I will continue to pray for your family.<br /><br />You all rock!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Marissa :-)Marsmilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01329692858972667285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-73887004252818186142009-07-20T11:05:15.847-07:002009-07-20T11:05:15.847-07:00wow. I am so sorry someone felt the need to email ...wow. I am so sorry someone felt the need to email you and write rude, un-needed and un-warranted comments. <br /><br />I very much look up to your family and it baffles me that anyone would ever look down upon anything that you all do. <br /><br />I can EASILY see that Caitlin and Danny are already amazing parents. I am saddened that ignorant people have reflected thir idiotic thoughts onto them and made them question, even for a second, their parenting or religion.<br /><br />I am sorry you have to make this difficult choice to go private with your blog. I am saddened that these "readers" have ruined it for the rest of us who have felt so much comfort, reassurance, information, and love found in your words. <br /><br />hugsshereehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16904593196654715011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-42569813642518056372009-07-20T10:48:01.326-07:002009-07-20T10:48:01.326-07:00Dear Heather & Mark-
I have been following yo...Dear Heather & Mark-<br /><br />I have been following your blog for many months and never posted any comments. But today I had to. I found your blog from reading someone else's blog. I was drawn into reading it by beautiful little Zoey! I saw her face and had to read about her. And once I started I couldn't stop. It was shortly before she began her fight against leukemia. My family prayed for her and your family. And we prayed for all the little warriors doing battle. And we still do.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your family with us. You have beautiful children and are amazing parents. I have four children and I'll be honest - sometimes reading your posts, I feel like the worst parent on the planet. You seem so perfect!! The truth is, none of us are. But you are doing an incredible job at navigating through the obstacles placed in your path and coming out stronger.<br /><br />Your family is strong and the love you have for each other is a testament to your faith and commitment to God. A very wise priest once told me "those are man-made rules, not God-made rules. God wouldn't turn anyone away."<br /><br />Right now, even though there is so much more I would like to tell you, I find my self wanting to shout "pick me, pick me" to be one of the 100! I can't imagine not being able to check your blog every day to find out if you posted a new message. But I completely understand if you decide to go private. Family is sacred.<br /><br />Thank you again for sharing your family with me. I am forever grateful. Through your blog and a few others, we are starting the process of adopting a baby with down syndrome. I'm scared to death, but also filled with such joy and excitement! Stay strong!! Please give Zoey a big hug and an extra kiss for me.Maryannnoreply@blogger.com