tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post4876609324768817535..comments2023-09-26T00:25:51.171-07:00Comments on Little Wonders: Down but Not Out ...Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04209967185741239050noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-2631900313232274522009-07-23T18:08:33.217-07:002009-07-23T18:08:33.217-07:00I'm so sorry that you are experiencing the nas...I'm so sorry that you are experiencing the nasty side of the blogging world. But I truly believe that there are far more supporters then haters out there. <br /><br />I'm very glad that you have decided to keep your blog public but would totally understand if one you day I come to catch up on your beautiful family and find it has been changed to private. <br /><br />I would be sad but know you did it protect your loved ones - the people that truly matter in this world.<br /><br />Stay strong and may god bless you all !!<br /><br />Michelle<br />Calgary, ABMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08453236594552615540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-69815180856947859972009-07-22T20:33:02.159-07:002009-07-22T20:33:02.159-07:00I'm so excited that you have made the decision...I'm so excited that you have made the decision to allow us the contiued sharing of your lives.<br />Thank you and God Bless.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00301913711229811881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-55111960326088670222009-07-22T17:20:44.001-07:002009-07-22T17:20:44.001-07:00I am so glad you didn't give in to some ugline...I am so glad you didn't give in to some ugliness, however have followed Zoey's example and gone with the flow. She is an inspiration and will continue to reach many. Just look at her, how can we not love her for who she is. A little angel that is touching many and I firmly believe will touch the heart of any who take time to know this precious little one. In getting to know Zoey, we get to know her precious family. I for one am so happy I found this blog...you'll never know how much it has meant to me.Scrappy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643346408388508283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-86441515830983032812009-07-22T14:24:00.076-07:002009-07-22T14:24:00.076-07:00I am so sorry that such ugliness and hatred shoved...I am so sorry that such ugliness and hatred shoved its way into your beautiful, graceful space that you have so generously shared with the world. Zoey - and her loving family - are valuable lessons to us all on what love, grace, tenderness and mercy are all about. God bless and keep you all.Jennifer Faneuffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-46783713801452774752009-07-22T12:24:17.811-07:002009-07-22T12:24:17.811-07:00Please remember satan comes in many forms and trie...Please remember satan comes in many forms and tries to undo the good things people such as yourselves do. You have been an inspiration to many people all over the world. How amazing is it that you touch thousands and thousands of people in a possitive way each and everyday? Sadly, satan is alive and tries his best to spread evil and sadness. He uses many different vehicles to accomplish his goals. Unfortunately you have been the victim of some of his work through ignorant people. Please know we love what you do and think your family is amazing. Thank you for sharing your journey with the world. I don't know what I would do if I couldn't check up on your sweet family everyday. Thank you for continuing to allow us to be apart of your journey.Nickelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07561783368373920897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-82338873322432635012009-07-22T12:23:42.467-07:002009-07-22T12:23:42.467-07:00Another thank you for keeping your blog public. Y...Another thank you for keeping your blog public. Your Zoey is an inspiration. My 4 year old daughter is fighing leukemia, and it is so healing to rea about your triumphs over this monster of a disease. <br />All the best to your beautiful family!<br />Nancy in NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-65426977880661326262009-07-22T09:01:56.127-07:002009-07-22T09:01:56.127-07:00Yes! Thank God!
That's another answered prayer...Yes! Thank God!<br />That's another answered prayer. :-)<br />I will continue to pray for you, Zoey and the rest of your family.<br />This blog is a great reminder for me to do that. I suffer from chemo-brain at times.<br />Keep up the great work!<br />You are doing a fantastic job!<br />Encouragement - encouragement!<br />Peter J. OlsonPeter Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527197022630274057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-4755373526402870342009-07-22T08:40:14.786-07:002009-07-22T08:40:14.786-07:00I along with everyone else am absolutely thrilled ...I along with everyone else am absolutely thrilled that I get to continue along through your beautiful, inspiring journey with that miracle girl Zoey. Thank you.Jeanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01284850520715574995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-31792793322612362852009-07-22T07:58:04.040-07:002009-07-22T07:58:04.040-07:00Ok..just so you know that I am not crazy.. I poste...Ok..just so you know that I am not crazy.. I posted the last comment as DMPHILLIPS and didn't realize that my visiting sister had used the computer last... if you click on her name, you will see two adorable children (not four) and none have T21... whoops!! This is my real blog ( duh). <br /><br />But the same feelings apply--I just didn't want to see like a crazy person!Bekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421106490759593190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-56134945036101186352009-07-22T07:17:14.028-07:002009-07-22T07:17:14.028-07:00I'm so glad that you have decided to keep the ...I'm so glad that you have decided to keep the blog public, and not to let those few nasty people slow down what this blog has brought to so many people. I for one am excited that we will be able to continue to pray for your beautiful family and sweet little Zoey. Something about her is magical! She captured my heart from the moment I found your blog, and I'm not sure if it's her adorable smile or the fact that she reminds me of my little girl. Either way she is a blessing and I count myself lucky to have found your page. What an amazing family!Gracesmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05685205768470344693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-6187896767672565992009-07-22T06:28:43.306-07:002009-07-22T06:28:43.306-07:00Heather,
Thank you (and your family) for having th...Heather,<br />Thank you (and your family) for having the courage to keep your blog open so that others will be inspired and encouraged. I couldn't agree more with all the posted comments (especially just another ordinary miracle). I have two beautiful miracles myself. Abby who was born with a congenital heart defect and other undiagnosed health problems that she struggles with on a daily basis(she is 7) and Emma who struggles with PDD-NOS along with developmental delay and sensory issues(she is 4). While out in public we get all the stares, judgements and comments too. I have come home hurt and mad that we should have to endure such ignorance. Then I think about my beautiful girls and the fact that God BLESSED me with these girls. I think about how HE CHOSE ME and HE BELIEVES IN ME and HE TRUSTS ME to raise His children. I think about my Heavenly Father and what he went through because he loves me more that I can even begin to imagine. My heart softens and then after a deep breath I feel like I can take on another day. Looking forward to being able to continue on your journey with your amazing and beautiful Zoey.<br /><br />AmyAmynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-21130733215829829462009-07-22T05:23:14.807-07:002009-07-22T05:23:14.807-07:00I've been reading all the supportive blog comm...I've been reading all the supportive blog comments from the last posts. Wow! You have touched so many people and left a handprint on their hearts. (from Wicked) I, too, want to add my gratefulness for the decision to continue sharing this journey with so many known and unknown friends. Zoey has helped us remain centered in what is important in our lives.<br /><br />You have always been so open about sharing your heart and life. Now we can give back to you our complete support!<br />Prayers always for Zoey and <br />Charlie!just jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189362646676599482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-7209392937289094222009-07-21T21:39:37.147-07:002009-07-21T21:39:37.147-07:00Thank you so much for keeping it public! I knew I ...Thank you so much for keeping it public! I knew I wouldn't be able to continue to keep up after that and Zoey is someone I daily check on. I don't know why, having no DS child myself or even know of one in real life, but for some reason I feel led by God to Down's children and any and all info regarding them. Honestly, I am feeling led to adoption, but my husband is not on the same page unfortunately. Anyway, thank you so much for keeping it public! You have a beautiful family!Melinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09804743061761847755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-30508850706950673032009-07-21T21:08:03.412-07:002009-07-21T21:08:03.412-07:00Heather, just think of all of your blog supporters...Heather, just think of all of your blog supporters as a big circle of love around your family! <br />Zoey has already given everyone such a gift of hope and inspiration!<br />So glad you are moving forward and taking us all along for the ride :) We love you all!Kisses For Noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13093512713874459548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-43340789359169099832009-07-21T20:55:04.617-07:002009-07-21T20:55:04.617-07:00Thank you so much for continuing to inspire me! I...Thank you so much for continuing to inspire me! I absolutely love the way you write & express yourself!! You're amazing:)<br /><br />I adore the latest pictures of Zoey & I'm so HAPPY that she's doing so well!!<br />God Bless you & your wonderful Family!!<br />{{HUGS}}Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02836918583076227118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-57778358936022147032009-07-21T18:59:41.673-07:002009-07-21T18:59:41.673-07:00This is so stinky when something like this happens...This is so stinky when something like this happens. I am the mother of four children and my youngest has Down Syndrome (and I am from the same hometown as Michelle and little Preslie--but our Gracie is a few months older.....). I have been reading your blog forever and love the pictures of Miss Zoe<br /><br />Two of my children are also adopted (and african american--and we are white). EVERY time I write something about adoption I get an earful..either someone things that it is wrong to adopt black children, or we don't do enough for their birth moms, etc, etc... you really can't win. I started my blog to help out in the area of adoption and transracial families..then we got our Gracie Girl and it extended to T21 stuff as well... and we have had, what i hope, is a positive impact on other people and their decisions... but when I get those hateful comments I question it. <br /><br />Now I just erase them and forget it..I hardly bother to read them. My blog is named Ignore the Crazy.. and sometimes I have to remind myself about this phrase, it is what my dad would say to me when I was frustrated about another person. <br /><br />Glad your granddaughter is doing well and I am so happy to hear that your daughter and her fiance are doing well too. As an adoptive mamma (who is pretty conservative) it is often assumed that I always think that adoption is the right answer, but I can tell you from the bottom of my heart that I know it ISN"T. Age and marriage don't define ability and to parent, family support, circumstance and perspective have an awful lot to do with it. We are still friendly with a few expectant mothers who decided to parent in the end and I celebrate their victories and know they made a good choice. Just as I know that for the two children we are lucky enough to raise (and share) with their other mom's, they were placed with us, not because their parents were young or unmarried, but for other reasons.... <br /><br />That was a long winded way of saying Bravo. Be a duck and just let the crazy roll right off you. It is all you can do, right?dmphilipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985839721639949947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-1495799597700978672009-07-21T18:51:16.220-07:002009-07-21T18:51:16.220-07:00Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you visited m...Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you visited my blog!Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17685980860205573934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-12679750035144746492009-07-21T17:04:33.465-07:002009-07-21T17:04:33.465-07:00I am so glad that you decided to keep the blog pub...I am so glad that you decided to keep the blog public - I love reading about your family and hearing about your lives as parents of a child with special needs - we have been foster parents to a special needs child for the past 11 years and also now the new path your lives have taken as grandparents - we have 10 grandchildren and we love being grandparents and I am sure you will find great joy in your little granddaughter Charlie - Caitlin & Danny are lucky to have you as role models. Don't let the one bad apple spoil it all!!! Take care .Proud Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052071845628053684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-80080451390718089782009-07-21T15:24:28.136-07:002009-07-21T15:24:28.136-07:00Oh Heather,
I have goosebumps!! I am so very hap...Oh Heather,<br /><br />I have goosebumps!! I am so very happy to read your most recent post! <br /><br />I said a prayer to Thomas last night that you find peace in making the right decision... a decision that could only be made by you and your family. <br /><br />Thank you for continuing to share your gifts with us!!<br /><br />We love you,<br />The HearnesThe Hearnesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-59723149307412951182009-07-21T14:09:27.322-07:002009-07-21T14:09:27.322-07:00Thank you for keeping your blog public. I know it ...Thank you for keeping your blog public. I know it must be a hard decision but I am so grateful that we get the oppurtunity to watch your family and recieve the inspiration that they bring to our family.<br /><br />WendiThe Lane Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398805281911231674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-61861314846801424822009-07-21T13:26:55.418-07:002009-07-21T13:26:55.418-07:00Thank you for continuing to be an inspiration to s...Thank you for continuing to be an inspiration to so many people. I'm sure it is hard to have your families information "out there" for people to critize - Part of the problem I believe comes from - people feel like they know you because they get some of the insight to your daily life (I know some of the kids I check in on every day, I feel like they are family) reality is - most of the people don't know you at all. Hopefully, if any other "nasty" messages come in, you can, after the first sentence or so just delete it and not read any further. I see a lot of love on your blog and as days go on that will just continue to grow and grow. Thank you for continuing on this journey. Thank you for sharing your family with us. Your family gives hope to people who might have given up a long time ago. God bless all of you.Lori from PAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-57668142806078168422009-07-21T12:46:57.772-07:002009-07-21T12:46:57.772-07:00So happy to hear it!
I must admit, and I know yo...So happy to hear it! <br />I must admit, and I know you can take this without offense, but I was so disappointed that the person, and or personS, who left the comments, was given the attention of a another full on post. They don't deserve it, and in my opinion, them coming back and seeing all that was written, and knowing they caused so much commotion, only validated them in their own sick minds! So I am all for hitting the delete button on the moderation and moving on without any disruption in, or recognition on, this beautiful blog! That is my 2 cents! <br />Love to ya all!Kelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16376303555960065959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-77163407008296656922009-07-21T11:37:55.210-07:002009-07-21T11:37:55.210-07:00Phew! I was so wishing this would be the "f...Phew! I was so wishing this would be the "family decision". This aunt, great aunt, great, great auntie is so "over the moon" at the moment. When I read all those posts from everyone and especially those who have been following and so many with their special needs children I was blown, blown away!<br /><br />Awesome decision Needham family and all prayers have been answered. I felt I would have been One of the "chosen", but I just want EVERYONE WHO HAS COME TO KNOW, LOVE and to learn of and about Miss Zoey to read the journey to follow. (and ofcourse anyone else you mention (family) Heather)<br /><br />I am smiling now - for sure!!!!!<br /><br />Love & hugs to everyone<br /><br />Bluebelle/LoraineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-23229444548069711232009-07-21T10:11:04.384-07:002009-07-21T10:11:04.384-07:00I'm glad you're staying. You and your fami...I'm glad you're staying. You and your family are WONDERFUL people. If I didn't live in San Jose, I'd bake you a fresh strawberry pie to cheer you up and make you forget about the mean people. I think they probably are coming from a place of fear and rigidness -- they live in their own private hell, and hopefully someday they will experience grace and their hearts will soften -- but they'll have some serious bad karma to overcome in the meantime. Sad.<br /><br />Remember the words of Teresa of Avila..."All shall be well." I truly believe that all things work together for good. <br /><br />Jenefer (Jeff C.'s friend)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997156159638877174.post-28423735050661074482009-07-21T09:50:19.626-07:002009-07-21T09:50:19.626-07:00I am so very happy to read of your decision to con...I am so very happy to read of your decision to continue with your blog. There is indeed more beauty than ugly in this world. The beauty is just not as<br />"loud". thank you for reminding reminding us of the beauty.kerry Gordonnoreply@blogger.com