tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post6664190562024664041..comments2023-09-13T05:22:46.264-04:00Comments on Eliot: we're still hereMatt Mooneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07440281183532430923noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-13179755276261514292012-07-08T03:31:19.028-04:002012-07-08T03:31:19.028-04:00This kind of organization is an organization that ...This kind of organization is an organization that needs our support because their goal is to help the children with special needs.twilight jewelleryhttp://www.twilightjewelry.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-51620957211700085772011-07-07T12:05:52.867-04:002011-07-07T12:05:52.867-04:00Its really a good read for me .... I'll share ...Its really a good read for me .... I'll share here a memorable day.its my beautiful day when I was 7 and my mother organize a birthday party ... She gets kids birthday party ideas from kidsfairyland.Com/kids birthday party gameshttp://www.kidsfairyland.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-16859105637034940312011-04-21T03:51:07.694-04:002011-04-21T03:51:07.694-04:00children's entertainment company kids fairy la...children's entertainment company kids fairy land provide you a best place to celebrate your kids <a href="//www.kidsfairyland.com/" rel="nofollow"> clowns Miami </a>and more entertainment things who need your kids for enjoyment than we arrange <a href="//www.kidsfairyland.com/" rel="nofollow"> kids birthday party west palm beach </a>for your kids specially so join our kids fairy land and enjoy kids birthday parties.clowns Miamihttp://www.kidsfairyland.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-43211412066187599212010-06-25T00:47:11.672-04:002010-06-25T00:47:11.672-04:00I have never wrote on a blog before and I came acr...I have never wrote on a blog before and I came across yours by researching NG Tubes. I watched the video, was excited but also sad, tears were flowing but I was smiling, knowing your love for your son was so strong. This truly touches my heart and there needs to be more people out there like you both. Good luck on upcoming adventures and god bless you and your families.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-26096217862507344252010-04-28T08:33:23.769-04:002010-04-28T08:33:23.769-04:00Hi, guys!
I've just watched 99 baloons video. ...Hi, guys!<br />I've just watched 99 baloons video. And I can't stop crying because it is so sad and so beautiful in the same time. I am so glad that there are such people like you in the world. And I really mean it.<br /><br />Best wishes, <br />IlzeIlzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16899468544486791031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-91364093022903149162010-02-11T05:13:21.863-05:002010-02-11T05:13:21.863-05:00hey guys!congratulations on the pregnancy... :D i...hey guys!congratulations on the pregnancy... :D i am so happy for both of you! I just want to say that I am from Greece and I saw the beautiful video that you made for your son in Oprah! It's so inspiring! <br /><br />Valentine from AthensUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092824927229484848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-23802057921010624942009-10-30T16:22:07.684-04:002009-10-30T16:22:07.684-04:00Siempre esta el tópico que decimos los hijos de mi...Siempre esta el tópico que decimos los hijos de mi padre, mi madres es el mejor del mundo, es la mejor del mundo. Después de conocer vuestra historia, vosotros, sois los mejores padres del mundo. Un gran abrazo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-74589269748809651452009-08-29T09:29:23.669-04:002009-08-29T09:29:23.669-04:00you r great parents!!!you r great parents!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-18654819979711953312009-07-06T07:16:49.097-04:002009-07-06T07:16:49.097-04:00Thank you for sharing Eliot's story. I am from...Thank you for sharing Eliot's story. I am from the Philippines, a Christian who happens to be a Pediatrician and a Geneticist.God has used your experience to comfort others because I am sharing this video to the families of my patients with Trisomy 18. Truly God has purpose in everything and His purpose in your son is being accomplished as his story provides comfort to so many people all over the world. This is his ministry, may the Lord's name be praised.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736166996875043468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-87725797630592024032009-06-26T00:28:16.857-04:002009-06-26T00:28:16.857-04:00I first saw Eliot's video on you tube about si...I first saw Eliot's video on you tube about six months ago and it touched me more than you could ever imagine. I cried when I watched the video, but I was left with an incredible feeling of peace. This week, I saw a link to your visit to the Today Show, and I was so happy to hear that Eliot now has a big sister. There, I also found the link to your blog and was very touched to read more of Eliot's life.<br /><br />Many people would see no point to continuing a pregnancy if the baby had a condition that was not compatible with life. Your decision to honor Eliot and celebrate all the days you had with him have completely changed my perspective about life. I thank you for that. I know now that if I were ever faced with the same situation, I would choose to celebrate life.<br /><br />Praying for continued love and happiness in your life. JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04874984987860904930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-20830648494473020882009-06-24T08:48:36.048-04:002009-06-24T08:48:36.048-04:00Thank you for sharing the story of your beautiful ...Thank you for sharing the story of your beautiful son and his life. The Lord bless you as you share his story with the world. What a testimony of God's love and grace, and to how sovereign life is, even in the earliest "stages." Eliot is a testimony to how precious life is and how God's love triumphs over our pain.<br /><br />AngelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-5122684064848062722009-06-24T08:27:57.770-04:002009-06-24T08:27:57.770-04:00I just found your blog and my heart is aching at t...I just found your blog and my heart is aching at the same time that it's rejoicing. Twenty-one years ago this August 10, our son Kyle was born. We had him for 3 days. There isn't a day of our lives that we don't remember him with joy. And there are many days we still shed tears. He changed our lives for the better as Eliot did yours. May God richly bless your lives and may He turn your mourning into dancing. May he take off your sackcloth and clothe you with joy, so that your souls may praise him and not be silent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-2104276494850804862009-06-19T22:38:18.079-04:002009-06-19T22:38:18.079-04:0099 Balloons is a beautiful gift, Matt and Ginny. ...99 Balloons is a beautiful gift, Matt and Ginny. I posted it on my website (NathansPrayer.com) because I think it's a great lesson in choosing to celebrate a life with joy and compassion. Your Eliot will live in our hearts forever--and won't it be a blessing to meet his dear spirit again in the sweet by and by?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14657347926503600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-680782902867393682009-06-08T16:00:46.874-04:002009-06-08T16:00:46.874-04:00i cried when i saw the video.
idk what i would do...i cried when i saw the video. <br />idk what i would do if i lost my children but it's a life cycle i guess. <br />and congrats on the pregnancy.Melissa Burleighhttp://myspace.com/miss_pimp_x3noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-22047978067796068732009-01-23T04:19:00.000-05:002009-01-23T04:19:00.000-05:00young and amazing individuals. God bless you both....young and amazing individuals. God bless you both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-20479835037714172412008-12-02T00:20:00.000-05:002008-12-02T00:20:00.000-05:00i was googling 99 balloons since i'm not cyber-sav...i was googling 99 balloons since i'm not cyber-savvy and seem unable to memorize the website to reply yes for friday...the blog came up instead and i had never read this last entry...since i know you have fancy stuff that lets you know when things are posted i decided to give'commenting' a shot...<BR/>1.matt, your my new favorite author..so when are you gonna publish?<BR/>2. i know your too humble for this so maybe i'll have to get a petition<BR/>3. i really do love the analogy and it makes me that much more in awe of hazel and how grateful we are to be a part of watching her life 'bloom' if you will<BR/>4.thanks for letting us in. ya'll continue to be our heroes.<BR/>-marth.newmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-60365507191699462732008-11-21T18:40:00.000-05:002008-11-21T18:40:00.000-05:00hi i just wanted to say you guys are the bravest p...hi i just wanted to say you guys are the bravest people i have ever seen, i just watched your video on facebook and now my face wont stop leaking. i have twin girls and a 8 month old baby girl, one of my twins is autistic, nothing like what you have been through but challenging and a test every day, you have made me realize just how precious our little ones are, god bless you all, you are all in my thoughts and congratulations on your pregnancy.<BR/><BR/>carrianne mckenna. wales ukcazzamaccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13069298444949172672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-29588155590343145822008-10-30T22:23:00.000-04:002008-10-30T22:23:00.000-04:00I just watched your beautiful tribute to Eliot on ...I just watched your beautiful tribute to Eliot on You Tube! What a moving video and such an incredible message about the value of life! I'm praying that God will use your heartache and the precious life of Eliot to turn many to Him!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224428660851832602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-65397426732641119792008-10-29T18:56:00.000-04:002008-10-29T18:56:00.000-04:00Hi , I am so thrilled to hear of how God has gifte...Hi , I am so thrilled to hear of how God has gifted you....nacotacohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00169269449005204640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-72537845740692093892008-10-29T13:31:00.000-04:002008-10-29T13:31:00.000-04:00I saw you all on Oprah and you all touched my hear...I saw you all on Oprah and you all touched my heart. <BR/><BR/>Congrats on your pregnancy, and god bless you. You two are strong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-36088935478285814972008-10-13T16:34:00.000-04:002008-10-13T16:34:00.000-04:00I can't even think of words to express how brave a...I can't even think of words to express how brave and positive you stayed while your son was here with us. It must have been so wonderful and heart wrenching at the same time. May your story go on to help other people keep their faith! Thank you....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-61856140089230202892008-10-11T19:00:00.000-04:002008-10-11T19:00:00.000-04:00You all do not know me, I live in North Carolina b...You all do not know me, I live in North Carolina but your story and blog has touched my life. It's funny how things happen for a reason but I was just answering emails one day and a friend sent me a link through my facebook account to watch a video. It was a tear jerker kinda video, well when it was over there were several other links to different videos, and Eliot's picture caught my attention. So I clicked on it and started to watch. What can I say....I was so amazed at your courage, your personal life battle you faced with Eliot, and how the end eventually turned out for you two. I have to say I couldn't stop crying when the video was over. I have two small children myself, Olivia born May of 2006 and Nicholas July 2007 and all I could think was what if that had been me. You two are probably one of the bravest couples I know and to go through such an emotional event but also one of strength and power is lifting. Marriage, life, kids can sometimes be very emotional and sometimes you think you've had it rough or had a bad day, but then I stop to think and I think of people like you, and I know I could not imagine going through something like that! You have given me a new perspective on my "problems" and that whatever it is I am going through or whatever is I might be going through there is always someone there to guide me and lift me and give me the strength to continue on. I am touched and honored to have read your blog and of course, thrilled to hear you two are pregnant again!!! WONDERFUL news!! God Bless and good luck!!<BR/>Angela Barton<BR/>angelabarton@mac.com<BR/>www.webartons.comangelabartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441245650125939519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-64897095159033876082008-10-11T11:17:00.000-04:002008-10-11T11:17:00.000-04:00Any baby news yet? I pray that this transition is ...Any baby news yet? I pray that this transition is an easy one and that you find nothing but sheer joy in the miracle of life - this new life. What a blessing! Maybe once baby Mooney has made their grand entrance you could at least post a picture with names and stats? :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-67104705872992759632008-10-11T00:12:00.000-04:002008-10-11T00:12:00.000-04:00I've seen your video 99 balloons. And I will tell...I've seen your video 99 balloons. And I will tell you that it is one of the major turning points in my life - seeing that video. I learned to appreciate things in life a lot lot more and not to whine so much. Everytime I watch that video I always want to hug my kids a little tighter and longer everyday, because each day is indeed a blessing and we must try to live it to the fullest, filled with joy, spreading the love of God. I've shared that video of yours to everybody I know and joined a cause for Trisomy 18 awareness...for Eliot. Thank you for sharing his life with the rest us, thank you so much. And good luck with the new bundle of joy. Take much care!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11469587.post-25360646326866852942008-10-10T13:49:00.000-04:002008-10-10T13:49:00.000-04:00I just came across your story today. My husband a...I just came across your story today. My husband and I have a daughter with Trisomy 18. By the grace of God she just celebrated her 19 year-old birthday. I think your respite ministry is a such a needed ministry for families with special needs children. As you travel this road for years you get a little weary at times. We have been quite fortunate to have help when we have needed it. As Faith has grown it becomes increasingly harder to find help. Thank you for your story and your continued search for God's leading. Thank you from a family with a Trisomy 18 child.<BR/>Debby Hughes, Tulsa, OK5deej2https://www.blogger.com/profile/03974044080394533701noreply@blogger.com