tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post8745506950525690143..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Julian is FreeDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-52265803517895985742008-01-23T20:13:00.000-05:002008-01-23T20:13:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and tragic ...Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and tragic story with all of us. My heart breaks for the family, but know that with God's Glory Julian is free of all that pained him.<BR/>Debidebi9kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312119503894888955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-53374382540299597642008-01-22T13:07:00.000-05:002008-01-22T13:07:00.000-05:00Dawn I cried as I read about Julien's death. I al...Dawn I cried as I read about Julien's death. I always checked his care page with a bit of dread, hoping I woldn't see that Mimi had posted his death. I checked your blog first before getting into the carepages and found out here instead. He is no longer suffering and for that I am thankful. He is with the Lord and beign a normal happy 4 yr old, doing the things that 4 year olds should do. <BRMaBunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729495477063071692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-9667317731230250242008-01-21T22:40:00.000-05:002008-01-21T22:40:00.000-05:00There are not enough words--or maybe its that ther...There are not enough words--or maybe its that there just aren't the right ones. There just aren't. Here's a challenge, once you can see through your tears...PLEASE donate to something in honor of Julian--Dawn's link to St. Jude's is right there. If you haven't done it take the time and do it now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-67396285611810619212008-01-21T16:35:00.000-05:002008-01-21T16:35:00.000-05:00I just love the names of your children. Another q...I just love the names of your children. Another question for you....<BR/><BR/>Since all of your kids first names are cities...are their middle names another type of "group", like car model names, or names of countries, etc. <BR/><BR/>Of course you don't have to let us know their middle names...I was just curious to know if you continued on your theme to their middle name as well. It is very Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-68469110381761543392008-01-21T14:41:00.000-05:002008-01-21T14:41:00.000-05:00Totally bawling reading this!!Totally bawling reading this!!Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17629260463040101616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-22655241612450075282008-01-21T14:39:00.000-05:002008-01-21T14:39:00.000-05:00Thanks Dawn, for helping Mimi share Julian with me...Thanks Dawn, for helping Mimi share Julian with me. I kept up with him through your blog until I needed to know more about him around Thanksgiving...that little guy gripped my soul and never let go. I have a 3 year old little guy who had problems off the bat when he was born, so I empathize with the Averys, and am renewed in my thankfulness that our little guy pulled through. I can't imagine Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532629858704676126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-13345319296702878492008-01-21T13:46:00.000-05:002008-01-21T13:46:00.000-05:00Dawn, thank you for sharing Julian's story with ev...Dawn, thank you for sharing Julian's story with everyone. What a brave little guy. My heart breaks for his family, I can't imagine what they're going through. I'm glad for his mom that she has your humor to look forward to. Don't underestimate the power of a laugh.ummmhellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605433866154234066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-2572108265591267302008-01-21T13:22:00.000-05:002008-01-21T13:22:00.000-05:00Sending love to you all. Your sharing has helped ...Sending love to you all. Your sharing has helped so many. Thank you for that.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-49404573084691841752008-01-21T12:48:00.000-05:002008-01-21T12:48:00.000-05:00I hope everyone knows how lucky they are to have h...I hope everyone knows how lucky they are to have had Julian touch their lives. Whether for only a day, a moment or his whole amazing time here with us. Even though it was so hard and such a trial, he has done so much for the world in so little time.<BR/><BR/>I never met my son before he passed, (I say son, but I don't really know for sure). Maybe Julian can give him a hug for me now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-64320431356656777242008-01-21T11:41:00.000-05:002008-01-21T11:41:00.000-05:00I too have cradled my child as she slowed her brea...I too have cradled my child as she slowed her breathing until her heart was still. What a heartbreaking thing. Prayers for Julian and his family from here.Nurse Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701919857269926765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-45182079487889828142008-01-21T02:16:00.000-05:002008-01-21T02:16:00.000-05:00It's amazing how Julian and the strength of his mo...It's amazing how Julian and the strength of his mom and family have touched SO many people! As I read of his death, I cried. Being a mom, I can't imagine the pain that his family went through. He was a little angel on earth and now he is with God; free from pain. Rest in peace, Julian, and God be with his family as they mourn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-86420130822850930622008-01-21T02:04:00.000-05:002008-01-21T02:04:00.000-05:00funny how you can sob so much for a little boy you...funny how you can sob so much for a little boy you never knew .. so how those that DID know him must be sobbing <BR/> " Gone to greener pastures "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-71967007639034928462008-01-21T01:31:00.000-05:002008-01-21T01:31:00.000-05:00i originally started keeping up with julian only o...i originally started keeping up with julian only out of sheer curiousity at how it would feel to go through something so terrible. mimi opens her heart so much to let you understand, you feel as though it is you who is going through that. i have been making sure to get on the computer every day to check on him. i knew the time was coming. but, as it should happen, i hadnt checked for a couple Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80394583878704231972008-01-21T00:08:00.000-05:002008-01-21T00:08:00.000-05:00God bless Julian and the Avery family.God holds yo...God bless Julian and the Avery family.<BR/>God holds you in the palm of His hand.<BR/>KarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-10177668543014977222008-01-20T23:58:00.000-05:002008-01-20T23:58:00.000-05:00Thank you Dawn for introducing little Julian to us...Thank you Dawn for introducing little Julian to us. I can't believe how much I'm crying for a little boy I never met. He has touched my life so much in the short time I knew him. My heart is breaking for his family, and I am holding my boys a little tighter tonight. God bless you, Julian! <BR/><BR/>Julie in PennsylvaniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-91224671630733203092008-01-20T23:53:00.000-05:002008-01-20T23:53:00.000-05:00Fly high little Julian! Fly with the angels and l...Fly high little Julian! Fly with the angels and lay in the lap of Jesus! Your precious life here on earth is gone but your eternal life in heaven is forever. You made a dent in the lives of so many and your parents are lucky to have you as a son!!!!<BR/><BR/>God speed, sweetie, and don't forget to kiss your family now and then to let them know your happy!krissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072708898239563978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-20260555723218148052008-01-20T23:39:00.000-05:002008-01-20T23:39:00.000-05:00hii dawni have been following julian's story thro ...hii dawn<BR/>i have been following julian's story thro ur blog. I couldnt hold back the tears. Good he is free from pain now. May the Lord be with the family and take care of them.Anoojahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10943321433193009759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-32179161580846043102008-01-20T22:41:00.000-05:002008-01-20T22:41:00.000-05:00oh i have tears of sadness that he's gone, but tea...oh i have tears of sadness that he's gone, but tears of happiness because he is with the lord, and free from earthly pain. <BR/>may many blessings come to mimi and her family. they are amazing.rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15604658862621296354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-3024686196561960772008-01-20T22:38:00.000-05:002008-01-20T22:38:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing this Dawn.What a wonderful t...Thank you for sharing this Dawn.<BR/>What a wonderful tribute to a beautiful and fine young man.<BR/>Thank you for sharing about him and thank you for caring!<BR/>I am so glad to know he will see his family again and that He is feeling God's love and joy like never before. I will be praying for his family and friends. Thank you for reaching out and helping this dear family Dawn. I'm sending them Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-41207986815784503912008-01-20T22:19:00.000-05:002008-01-20T22:19:00.000-05:00God Bless that baby and his family.I have been fol...God Bless that baby and his family.<BR/>I have been following this story for a little while now and had no idea until I just saw the address posted that they live so close to me.<BR/>I have a 10 year old daughter and 4 year old son and can't even begin to imagine going through this with them. <BR/>I will continue to keep Julian and his family in my prayers.Lori A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07401211849944609069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-89901469552260813042008-01-20T21:58:00.000-05:002008-01-20T21:58:00.000-05:00I have never commented before, but I must comment ...I have never commented before, but I must comment now.<BR/>~To Julian (Juju): Thank you for living long enough to touch our hearts with your love and strength. Thank you for showing us what true courage is; to fight the most worthy of battles, to never lose hope, and to give hope to others. Jesus, I want you to hug and dance with Julian tonight. I'll never forgive you if you dont. :)<BR/>~To MimiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-6257393729539439892008-01-20T20:18:00.000-05:002008-01-20T20:18:00.000-05:00Dawn,Thank-you for sharing the story of King JuJu ...Dawn,<BR/>Thank-you for sharing the story of King JuJu with us. I have followed his carepages for some time now. How a little boy that I have never met could leave his hanprints in my heart and soul I will never know. I had grown to love that lil one and he will be missed by so many.<BR/>Then there is the strength of Mimi, with her words she has taoght me so much. A mother's love is a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-29053560253010539682008-01-20T19:34:00.000-05:002008-01-20T19:34:00.000-05:00Please, let us not forget him because he is now go...Please, let us not forget him because he is now gone and let's not soon forget this wonderful family we have come to know. Thank you for the address and the links. Are they in need of donations and if so, is there a special place or should we just mail them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-47486616803173350452008-01-20T19:19:00.000-05:002008-01-20T19:19:00.000-05:00I found Julian's page through this blogg.Each day ...I found Julian's page through this blogg.<BR/>Each day I logged in and held my breath to see how he was. When I logged in to see he had died I just knew before I read the words.<BR/><BR/>I was at a church meeting on Friday night and we prayed for children with cancer - I prayed for Julian and asked God to help him. I think my prayers were answered as Julian is now free from all suffering and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-3544999763602652232008-01-20T19:05:00.000-05:002008-01-20T19:05:00.000-05:00Dawn, I've been following Julian's story on your b...Dawn, I've been following Julian's story on your blog for a while now. Looking at Mimi's address I just now realized that she lives less than 2 miles from me! I am sobbing at my computer right now. I am so sad for Mimi's loss, one that I cannot even begin to imagine. I can only pray that her faith gets her through. Watch over your mama Julian, and Mimi - Know that your baby boy will be waiting JenJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10406927075733073454noreply@blogger.com