tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post7620449111957274357..comments2023-10-19T17:55:38.326-07:00Comments on Oliver's Journey: Thoughts and FeelingsStacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10897536520581066280noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-51962930191867580792010-01-14T20:46:45.262-08:002010-01-14T20:46:45.262-08:00Thanks for sharing Stacey. You are inspiring. I ne...Thanks for sharing Stacey. You are inspiring. I never got the chance to meet you or Ollie and that makes me sad. But, even without meeting you I feel your spirit through your blog. I also get the distinct impression that Ollie must be a very very valuable spirit for Heavenly Father to ask so much of him. Some day maybe not in this life we will all understand and you and your family will be blessed. Much love and prayers to you all ~EMiss ~Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12489725965136750681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-1664444096833467902010-01-13T21:00:07.904-08:002010-01-13T21:00:07.904-08:00I know I keep replying to post and what not with t...I know I keep replying to post and what not with this, but I just can't seem to say it enough. I love you! You all amaze me and I'm so blessed to count you as one of my friends. You inspire me. Okay, I'm at a loss (big for me). Just...thank you.Jenellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10568273924237290982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-49237087577544792052010-01-13T09:59:59.955-08:002010-01-13T09:59:59.955-08:00You don't know me, I saw a link to pray for yo...You don't know me, I saw a link to pray for your son, Oliver on facebook. I have been reading your tender posts. My heart is touched and aching for you. <br /><br />We lost our son Michael to a brain tumor when he was just three. I do understand what you are saying about how things suddenly are so much more noticeable. My son was in Primary Children's hospital in SLC. I used to look out the big pictures windows onto the valley below. People were shopping, going to movies and just having fun and I was in agony. I would sit and wonder why it was my son out of all those people. I went through a stage where I would stare at the Prison and be so angry that it wasn't one of them instead....so many emotions. <br /><br />I did like you and prayed non-stop and after the first few weeks of initial shock and anguish I started to feel more and more peaceful. I know that prayers were carrying our family. I had a six week old baby when we found out. How blessed we are to know where we go after this life even though we are profoundly sad at our loss. Stay close to the Lord and your husband and love every minute with your family. <br /><br />I know it is so hard to have that constant worry in the back of your head---will he survive? I pray that you will have the peace to not let it worry you --as much as possible. I know that the Lord will give you the strength to endure and it will bless your family so much. I hope I have not said more than I should but I wanted to share my feelings with you. <br /><br />Take care and know that the Lord loves you dearly and knows that you are very strong to take care of such a sweet boy. Terra Anderson in Ankeny, IAThere and back again...and again...https://www.blogger.com/profile/17056069753021141068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-13909534305905941962010-01-13T08:54:29.760-08:002010-01-13T08:54:29.760-08:00Stacy - we love you so much and you continue to be...Stacy - we love you so much and you continue to be in our prayers! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and most personal feelings on this blog, and letting us all into your heart. I have called a couple of times and left messages for you, just so you know we love you and are praying for your family. However, last night I sent a quick text and it was returned to me...so, I realize I have two numbers for you in my address book. One must be wront - can you send me the right one?<br /><br />Also, had a thought come to mind this week. We have heard "...in my Father's house are many mansions..." and I was thinking if this were one of my boys, wondering if giving them a mental picture of being the first to go and start working on the family mansion might help. Maybe silly, just a random though while trying to process how to explain all this to a child and it came to mind. We will all be blessed to live together as families in our next life, and what a wonderful thing to have your family with you!<br /><br />We love you so much - if I've been leaving messages on the wrong number, I'm so sorry - we are thinking about you and praying daily for your strength to get through whatever comes your way. You guys are awesome!!!Janenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02189892259875860070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-73510412250766303222010-01-11T20:53:31.608-08:002010-01-11T20:53:31.608-08:00Stacy,
I, again, cannot imagine your pain. The mom...Stacy,<br />I, again, cannot imagine your pain. The moment your dad and Ellen told us the news I hugged Ellen and we cried because it did bring back so many memories. I sat with Alex for many days and although I wouldn't change that for the world it was so hard and I was just the cousin, not the mom. You ask how to prepare or deal with this and I have no answer for you. But I do believe Ellen is right, just take it a day at a time. Cherish EVERY day, every minute and just be as happy as you can with him. Be silly (which I know you are a pro at). It doesn't matter who's watching, all that matters is that each and every precious day he has left on this earth is special in some way and he knows he is loved beyond words. You are a wonderful Mommy and he is wonderful because of you. I think and pray for your family every day. I can't think of the "right" things to say but I just want you to know that I love you and am here if you ever want to talk. Give me a call if you need someone new to come visit. I don't want to intrude because I'm sure you have a lot of close friends and family with you but I would love to visit with you sometime. Stay strong and be silly!<br />Love,<br />Lindsey EibeyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-75607126347826323092010-01-11T16:09:50.525-08:002010-01-11T16:09:50.525-08:00My dear friend,
I always thought that I was a stro...My dear friend,<br />I always thought that I was a strong person, but I realize that I am only blessed with true strength when I am faced with true trials. I see that in you...you have a strength that has layed in rest, waiting for when you needed it most. I know that Heavenly Father has blessed you with that strength! And the strength of Ollie just blows me away! What love our Heavenly Father and Savior have for our little ones! You are awesome! I love you and pray for you...always!Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12482748374943180777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-74215712211702079072010-01-11T14:27:19.754-08:002010-01-11T14:27:19.754-08:00Thank you Stacy. I love you! You are a powerful ex...Thank you Stacy. I love you! You are a powerful example to me. Your words are a reminder to us all of the true reason we are here on this earth and to cherish our relationships with our family. I think about you and Oliver every day. You help me to be a better mother. I miss you and I SO wish we lived closer. Do you know how many times I STILL laugh thinking about Jaren petting your leg saying "Meow"?! You crack me up girl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-46703457401208483102010-01-11T09:32:18.851-08:002010-01-11T09:32:18.851-08:00Oh Stacy... what an amazing light you hold. We are...Oh Stacy... what an amazing light you hold. We are praying for you, your husband and your children individually. I can not begin to say I understand, but please know I do feel for you all tenderly. There are many who love you and wait to provide what you will need. Do what you do best- hang in there with a smile!Hartson familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269271519119622596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-56508973918350156312010-01-11T07:29:53.904-08:002010-01-11T07:29:53.904-08:00Stacy-
What a beautiful testimony! Oliver is lucky...Stacy-<br />What a beautiful testimony! Oliver is lucky to be surrounded by so much love. We love you and will continue to pray for strength for you and for your family.meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769988333086140108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-34160255801780980052010-01-11T07:21:21.108-08:002010-01-11T07:21:21.108-08:00Stacy -- Your post is so familiar to me! Our son ...Stacy -- Your post is so familiar to me! Our son Caleb was diagnosed with a pontine glioma in April 2008. It was a difficult journey with him, and now without him, but we are sustained by the love of God and and the prayers of our Christian brothers and sisters. <br /><br />We are adding you to our prayers, as well.<br /><br />If you would like to talk with other parents who are on a path similar to yours, I encourage you to check out a yahoo health group for DIPG parents. Here is the link:<br />http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/DIPG/join<br /><br />If you'd like to talk with another mom, please drop me a note at Kim@JustOneMoreDay.org<br /><br />You and your family are in our family's prayers and the prayers of others as well.<br /><br />Blessings -<br />Kim Spady<br />Caleb's Mom<br />www.carepages.com/carepages/keepingupwithcalebKim Spadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10914382432734872073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-82047805968461287012010-01-11T07:09:06.940-08:002010-01-11T07:09:06.940-08:00Stacy,
You are an amazing woman and have an amaz...Stacy,<br /> You are an amazing woman and have an amazing family. I'm so sorry that you all are going thru this. But for you to have this blog its a good way for you to work thru this and to keep friends and family up to date. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know.<br />Bless you all. SeanRickshaw USAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06911884022241673921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-18679935810886038132010-01-11T05:22:00.515-08:002010-01-11T05:22:00.515-08:00What a lucky boy Ollie is to have a Mommy who love...What a lucky boy Ollie is to have a Mommy who loves him so much. Thank you for letting me into your life to see your thoughts and feelings. You have more courage then you give yourself credit for.Britthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13519168089744330555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-14469482100382017062010-01-10T22:40:17.503-08:002010-01-10T22:40:17.503-08:00I am just amazed by your courage and the way you a...I am just amazed by your courage and the way you are able to put together this blog. I read this and thought to myself would I be able to write this if I were in their shoes. I wouldn't. It just makes me remember that Heavenly Father has a plan and a purpose for each an everyone of us. Hold tight to that when the times get rough and rougher, you have been chosen to fulfill a path set forth by your Heavenly Father. I have to say that you are doing it and doing it well. God Bless you and your family!!!Jeff Glaspiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109644427428441037noreply@blogger.com