tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499716444664657579.post755682153913000289..comments2023-11-18T01:16:54.437-07:00Comments on Baby Ortyl: Monday, August 22...1 month.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499716444664657579.post-30303499029369943162011-08-24T18:05:29.371-06:002011-08-24T18:05:29.371-06:00Prayers from Singapore that he continues to grow s...Prayers from Singapore that he continues to grow stronger and healthier!Annie Sarnbladnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499716444664657579.post-45204939899843363612011-08-23T20:15:29.468-06:002011-08-23T20:15:29.468-06:00Happy anniversary to Oakes' lungs. Today is a...Happy anniversary to Oakes' lungs. Today is an amazing day to have an anniversary. My parents have been married for 45 years today and still going strong. I will view it as a sign of the good years to come for you and Oakes. <br /><br />Thank you too for the amazing post - it is heartbreaking and uplifting all in one. <br /><br />Breathing healing breaths for Oakes in NYC,<br />Jake, Morghan, Hayden (3yrs) and Ozzie (15 months)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499716444664657579.post-17857194469195317932011-08-23T15:54:21.749-06:002011-08-23T15:54:21.749-06:00Becky, I dont think we have ever met, but I feel l...Becky, I dont think we have ever met, but I feel like I know you., and let me tell you that you are an amazing woman. You are dealing with such a difficult situation with grace, hope and strength. The words you write are beautiful! Little Oakes has touched so many people with his own strength and determination. Thank you for making us a part of your own miracle and giving us faith and reminding us that life really is a blessing and its the small moments that matter. Sending love and prayers to you, Becky Vitale (Andy Vitales' wife)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499716444664657579.post-82091294301618310912011-08-23T14:55:20.467-06:002011-08-23T14:55:20.467-06:00Becky and Greg,
I am sorry I missed you last nigh...Becky and Greg,<br /><br />I am sorry I missed you last night, I had a conflict I could not get out of. I especially missed seeing my Mighty Man Oakes, he gets me through a lot! You have all made my volunteering seem so "worth it" , I really look forward to my Mondays with you all and especially your kids! Let me provide a little fast forward moment for you. I have told you that 3 of our 5 kids have had heart surgery, well our son Liam, surgery at 8 months, just went off to Colgate University 2 weeks ago to play soccer for the Red Raiders...goretex valve patch and all! I know we will all be sitting in the stands some day watching the Might Man throw a TD pass or score a goal or even better yet, walk across the stage at Chaminade(sorry Greg!) and get his diploma. Please let me know if I can do anything for you, I am not just a Monday night 1 hit wonder! Stay well and you are all in our prayers as well as your special Angel donor. Your words and actions have hit so close to home...<br /><br />Jack StapletonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499716444664657579.post-77683783732695833432011-08-23T12:17:04.159-06:002011-08-23T12:17:04.159-06:00Becky,
That is such a beautiful post! I am sitti...Becky, <br />That is such a beautiful post! I am sitting here uncontrolably sobbing! We all get wrapped up in the unimportant stuff in our lives and we all need to stop and take a look a what really matters the most! I am in awe of your strength and will continue to pray for Oakes and your family! To many, many great boring days ahead!<br />Korie BrownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499716444664657579.post-24996870405617238562011-08-23T11:41:58.012-06:002011-08-23T11:41:58.012-06:00Happy Anniversary Mighty Oakes! You are one amazi...Happy Anniversary Mighty Oakes! You are one amazing little man!!! Becky, that was so beautifully written it brought tears to my eyes...<br />xoxoEllen Venturella-Wilson, MS, OTR/Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04518987623227658604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499716444664657579.post-57241415249172642172011-08-23T09:03:02.793-06:002011-08-23T09:03:02.793-06:00Becky,
How beautiful these words are. You literal...Becky,<br /> How beautiful these words are. You literally stopped me in my tracks. I know that I have told you before, but you amaze me over and over again. Your strength and hope and love are beyond words. The way that you have navigated this whole journey with a heart so full of grace and love has inspired me. Thank you for letting me, in some small way be a part of something so big!<br />Happy month anniversary to oakes' gorgeous new lungs. What he has done in just a few short months is more then some people do in a lifetime. Please tell him thank you for making me want to be a better mom and friend. :)<br />Xo,<br />Chris sChris snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7499716444664657579.post-9194015791979553192011-08-23T08:37:37.961-06:002011-08-23T08:37:37.961-06:00Becky,
That was so beautiful and so well said. A...Becky, <br /><br />That was so beautiful and so well said. As a Mom of four, I am sometimes so busy that I sometimes forget to 'live in the moment' and really be present with my children... Thank you for the reminder. <br /><br />Please know that we many of our friends are praying for Oakes every day & so inspired by him & your family.<br /><br />Love & Hugs,<br />Julie Nunn (Nicole Weckherlin's cousin)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com