tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post1421400542205322423..comments2024-03-25T03:13:16.489-04:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: An Angel Earns His WingsDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-72192904669986619822009-01-12T23:30:00.000-05:002009-01-12T23:30:00.000-05:00Dawn, I read your blog as often as I can and today...Dawn, I read your blog as often as I can and today I am trying to do a little catch up. When I came across this part of the blog, my jaw dropped. It is shocking to me how small this world really is. I have been following the carepages for Coleman and Dante through my son's classmate Nicholas' carepages. It make me so sad to see these kids having to go through so much! Thank you for sharing and reesesobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13059584347307534057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-82364525697500544072009-01-10T15:42:00.000-05:002009-01-10T15:42:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing this story - and for letting...Thank you for sharing this story - and for letting his mom tell it in her words.<BR/><BR/>What a beautiful little guy Coleman was!<BR/><BR/>My thoughts and prayers are with the family, and especially with Caden. d I hope he will find some comfort in seeing these photos and videos one day when he's older.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-48972327501007973882009-01-09T23:37:00.000-05:002009-01-09T23:37:00.000-05:00I just can't stop thinking of poor Caden right now...I just can't stop thinking of poor Caden right now. Not that I don't think of their parents, but pulling the rug out from under a 5 year old twin and making him a singleton? My heart just aches for him.Shelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851446861098955538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-59337415580660805172009-01-09T10:22:00.000-05:002009-01-09T10:22:00.000-05:00Being a close follower, and growing friend of Pegg...Being a close follower, and growing friend of Peggy, I still was not ready to get the news, and when I told my husband, it caused him to stop where he was, what he was doing, and he said, "What? No!"<BR/><BR/>I invite you to read my tribute to Coleman because my very first thought was picturing in my earthly mind, my forever 16 y/o son who should be 40 now, welcoming Coleman into Heaven. RobertBillie Wageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10163713810824110443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-14579799777377483102009-01-09T02:01:00.000-05:002009-01-09T02:01:00.000-05:00Absolutely heartbreaking. What a brave, determine...Absolutely heartbreaking. What a brave, determined and beautiful little man Coleman was though.<BR/><BR/>Rest in peace boys. You definitely earned your wings.<BR/><BR/>I hope Joe's grandmother will be okay. My grandmother had a fall about 12 years ago and hit her head. She also had bleeding of the brain and they didn't expect her to make it through the next couple of days. She did and is Tonya Staabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05356086307152528301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1157031611312319962009-01-09T00:47:00.000-05:002009-01-09T00:47:00.000-05:00I have been reading your blog for a long time. I ...I have been reading your blog for a long time. I don't really comment much though, but this blog really hit me hard and makes my heartache. My 2yr old son has cancer. He's doing well now, but it is still so very scary. It makes me even more thankful each day for how well my little Bubba is doing. <BR/><BR/>These families are in my thoughts and I totally get the "no more pokes and no more Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-5556606510160699422009-01-08T23:11:00.000-05:002009-01-08T23:11:00.000-05:00Dawn,My prayers are with Coleman and Dante's famil...Dawn,<BR/><BR/>My prayers are with Coleman and Dante's families. May God rest their souls and watch over all of them.<BR/><BR/>My prayers are also being sent to your family for the quick recovery of Joe's grandma. I hope everything works out okay. Please keep us posted.<BR/><BR/>Donna in PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-22699858144788067512009-01-08T15:33:00.000-05:002009-01-08T15:33:00.000-05:00So sad for Peggy, Scott and Caden. I'm weeping and...So sad for Peggy, Scott and Caden. I'm weeping and I only knew Coleman through his Carepages, so I can't imagine how his family are feeling.<BR/><BR/>But such joy and release for Coleman!<BR/><BR/>Emilee - praying that there might be a miracle for your little baby girl, and that you'll have strength and grace and peace.<BR/><BR/>Heather (in Scotland)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768978998518455134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-68888829250961329662009-01-08T14:46:00.000-05:002009-01-08T14:46:00.000-05:00Mimi is the reason that I found Coleman and you. T...Mimi is the reason that I found Coleman and you. These sweet families have changed my life & made me more aware of the awful beast that roams our country stealing these babies. So unfair--it must be stopped!! My prayers are with the Larson family & Dante's family. May God wrap his loving arms around them and comfort them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-42633053577532904132009-01-08T11:17:00.000-05:002009-01-08T11:17:00.000-05:00I am so saddened by the loss of these two beautifu...I am so saddened by the loss of these two beautiful boys who died well before their time and I didn't even know them. I followed their stories on their carepages and cried when I heard they both died so close together. God Bless and Rest in Peace Dante and Coleman. You will forever be angels to us all.<BR/><BR/>Prayers also going out to Joe and his Grandma.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03225091223279523680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-74665006232090053252009-01-08T02:43:00.000-05:002009-01-08T02:43:00.000-05:00Dawn,Thank you for "introducing: me to Julian and ...Dawn,<BR/>Thank you for "introducing: me to Julian and Mimi last year, which has in turn brought me to so many other wonderful children and families. I have cried more this past year then ever before, the journal entries are all so moving. C'man was incredible, as is Peggy, Scott and Caden, and I recently came to Dante's site, and that darling boy won my heart, too. Hard to believe they've Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38274500896105120192009-01-08T01:41:00.000-05:002009-01-08T01:41:00.000-05:00My heart is breaking for Coleman's family. I have...My heart is breaking for Coleman's family. I have no idea the strength it takes to go through this. It seems so unfair to take one so young. At least his test is complete, and I have no doubt that he passed with flying colors. <BR/>My thoughts and prayers are with them during this hard time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55233952019634948162009-01-07T22:24:00.000-05:002009-01-07T22:24:00.000-05:00I couldn't post a comment after reading this becau...I couldn't post a comment after reading this because I was so filled with emotion. I feel for the parents of Coleman and Dante over the unthinkable loss of their children. Our prayers are with them. <BR/><BR/>What a sweet video...such sweet innocent love. Such a nice tribute to Coleman, too. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for this post. Love ya,<BR/>AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10911964780044663438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-71958186333988985002009-01-07T21:55:00.000-05:002009-01-07T21:55:00.000-05:00My thoughts and prayers are with all the families....My thoughts and prayers are with all the families. I cried just reading the header. I am inspired by their testimony to our Lord and the fact they can give one in their time of grief. Truly amazing. My heart aches for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-69852104388710809572009-01-07T18:52:00.000-05:002009-01-07T18:52:00.000-05:00What a sad post, may Coleman and Dante rest in pea...What a sad post, may Coleman and Dante rest in peace and may their families find comfort. I cannot fathom outliving my child. <BR/>I hope Joe's grandma gets well soon, how scary.Vivian Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901008350652019275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-16689752240489534162009-01-07T18:25:00.000-05:002009-01-07T18:25:00.000-05:00Thank you for these precious stories. I know, that...Thank you for these precious stories. I know, that if such a time may come for me, I will find comfort in these words and Coleman's laugh i will always remember. I will include him in my prayers as well as Dante and Joe's Gran and I hope that God's Blessing may reach all of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-70744145388684981372009-01-07T17:37:00.000-05:002009-01-07T17:37:00.000-05:00Dawn,Its stories like this that make me realize js...Dawn,<BR/><BR/>Its stories like this that make me realize jsut how lucky I am. I have 5 children ages 20 to 4 and I face daily struggles with raising them. I sat last night crying so hard after reading your post and thanking god for my beautiful wonderful kids. Thank you for sharing these stories of the brave little souls and their parents. My prayer is that God continues to bless them in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-61948532137357102702009-01-07T17:02:00.000-05:002009-01-07T17:02:00.000-05:00Dawn thank you so much for introducing me to these...Dawn thank you so much for introducing me to these families. You first sent me to meet Jullian & through his journey I've met many other kids fighting this battle. I've found my cause with these kids, I'm committed to telling everyone I know about them & what they go through. I'm so passionate about getting awareness about the research funding issue & that SeptemberAlaneMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16378820581781820649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-7226676108598871532009-01-07T16:08:00.000-05:002009-01-07T16:08:00.000-05:00Dawn,This post just broke my heart a little more l...Dawn,<BR/>This post just broke my heart a little more last night. See, yesterday we buried my sister-in-law who had lost her 5 year battle with cancer at the age of 29. Knowing in my heart what this mother is feeling tears me up. It's such a hard fate for such a little person. But he sure sounds a lot like Tracy. An unwavering faith in the Lord until the very end. May he rest in peace in the armsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-37890712025148240752009-01-07T15:26:00.000-05:002009-01-07T15:26:00.000-05:00I read recently (no idea where),God is not taking ...I read recently (no idea where),<BR/><BR/>God is not taking him, God is receiving him.<BR/><BR/>I have not lost anyone close to me, but I found great comfort in this distinction.<BR/><BR/>Mary in Texasmarythemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08205319256573120866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-81218052040071509632009-01-07T15:20:00.000-05:002009-01-07T15:20:00.000-05:00Our hearts and prayers go out to the Larson. I am...Our hearts and prayers go out to the Larson. I am so inspired by the family and the strength of their faith.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520802236824279001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-48812490848133187812009-01-07T14:04:00.000-05:002009-01-07T14:04:00.000-05:00Thank you for keeping us posted on this amazing fi...Thank you for keeping us posted on this amazing fighter and his family. So sad. <BR/><BR/>I hope Joe's grandmother is okay soon. Please let us know how things are going.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01426211079691326347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-9579297060070459922009-01-07T14:03:00.000-05:002009-01-07T14:03:00.000-05:00My heart aches for the Larson family and I continu...My heart aches for the Larson family and I continue to hold them in my prayers, yet there is Joy for the wonders Coleman is experiencing at this very moment. To be painfree and in the presence of the Lord all at the same time must be nothing short of exhilarating. God Bless you little man for the courage you showed all us old fogies! We will miss you, but you left us something we will never Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-41455135447944430402009-01-07T13:54:00.000-05:002009-01-07T13:54:00.000-05:00I am always so in awe of the strength of the mothe...I am always so in awe of the strength of the mothers who have just lost their little ones. Coleman's mother is amazing. Her faith is admirable. God is good.<BR/><BR/>I am reminded of something a friend once said, that helps me keep perspective in the good and difficult parenting times: These children of ours belong to God, not to us. It is our privilege and responsibility to take care of them andAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-69295954606312573532009-01-07T13:25:00.000-05:002009-01-07T13:25:00.000-05:00I lost my husband almost 3 years ago, which was SO...I lost my husband almost 3 years ago, which was SOOO hard to go through. But to lose your child...<BR/><BR/>Her faith is amazing, yet I found in the midst of tragedy faith is all you have left.<BR/><BR/>God bless Coleman's family.Denise Grover Swankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089120954470675439noreply@blogger.com