tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790835845933006517.post8689591423960373165..comments2023-05-12T04:28:17.446-06:00Comments on Opie on the Rampage: Circle of Friends - Our Day in Hell - Part 3Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790835845933006517.post-35734884923913223862011-08-23T00:42:46.842-06:002011-08-23T00:42:46.842-06:00I know I'm a bit late to reading this story, b...I know I'm a bit late to reading this story, but I am sitting here at 1:40 AM, a grown man crying like a little kid. This has absolutely touched me in ways I probably haven't felt in many, many years.<br /><br />I truly hope that your lives all continue with love, health, and happiness for as long as possible.Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790835845933006517.post-82382808657010724392010-05-06T21:57:05.136-06:002010-05-06T21:57:05.136-06:00I want to thank everybody for their incredible pos...I want to thank everybody for their incredible posts. This has made my year. The last thing I expected was such beautiful words from so many people.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418350443637073648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790835845933006517.post-84166782319128991302010-05-06T19:25:35.668-06:002010-05-06T19:25:35.668-06:00I was forwarded your blog from a friend and I was ...I was forwarded your blog from a friend and I was touched to read your side of the story. I was hit by a car when i was four. i was the only child in icu surrounded by adults. i remember my mom sleeping on the floor by my bed too. my mom had to make the same decision of turning off life support but the night before they were suppose to turn the machine off i started taking extra breathes against the machine. your daughter and i are meant to be here. im now 33yrs old in a wheelchair and have my masters in social work. parents like you make all the difference. :) toshaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790835845933006517.post-844543373177122792010-05-04T20:39:52.184-06:002010-05-04T20:39:52.184-06:00Beautiful story. It moved me to tears...Beautiful story. It moved me to tears...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790835845933006517.post-44025385571311294512010-05-01T22:49:15.914-06:002010-05-01T22:49:15.914-06:00absolutely beautiful.absolutely beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790835845933006517.post-57412324035405974402010-05-01T21:00:58.165-06:002010-05-01T21:00:58.165-06:00As I reflected on your ordeal, the story of the dy...As I reflected on your ordeal, the story of the dying orphan and the final holding your daughter received made a connection in my mind. Maybe it is a coincidence, but could being held have contributed to your daughter's improvement? I wonder if the doctors were ever aware of this and whether it has been studied.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790835845933006517.post-82417735148822655702010-05-01T20:28:23.988-06:002010-05-01T20:28:23.988-06:00Please tell me you sued the hell out of that docto...Please tell me you sued the hell out of that doctor!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790835845933006517.post-61857253563966248292010-05-01T17:21:46.639-06:002010-05-01T17:21:46.639-06:00I'm so happy that this post ended the way it d...I'm so happy that this post ended the way it did - reading it, I was terrified that things were going to go in a different direction. Blessings to you and your family! India is beautiful!Mama Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16062563084376679862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790835845933006517.post-42746104173258459722010-04-30T23:07:47.658-06:002010-04-30T23:07:47.658-06:00This was really good for me to write. I needed to...This was really good for me to write. I needed to get it out of my system. I'd not addressed it since it happened.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418350443637073648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790835845933006517.post-16273750539426344592010-04-30T05:47:22.506-06:002010-04-30T05:47:22.506-06:00"Smile" as sung by Michael Jackson:
Smi..."Smile" as sung by Michael Jackson:<br /><br />Smile, though your heart is aching<br />Smile, even though it's breaking<br />When there are clouds in the sky<br />You'll get by...<br /><br />If you smile<br />With your fear and sorrow<br />Smile and maybe tomorrow<br />You'll find that life is still worthwhile<br />If you just...<br /><br />Light up your face with gladness<br />Hide every trace of sadness<br />Although a tear may be ever so near<br />That's the time you must keep on trying<br />Smile, what's the use of crying<br />You'll find that life is still worthwhile<br />If you just...<br /><br />Smile, though your heart is aching<br />Smile, even though it's breaking<br />When there are clouds in the sky<br />You'll get by...<br /><br />If you smile<br />Through your fear and sorrow<br />Smile and maybe tomorrow<br />You'll find that life is still worthwhile<br />If you just smile...<br /><br />That's the time you must keep on trying<br />Smile, what's the use of crying<br />You'll find that life is still worthwhile<br />If you just smile"<br /><br />I need to go get more kleenex...<br />Debbie W.<br />WisconsinDebra Weiskenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790835845933006517.post-32059106196575660362010-04-30T00:58:44.377-06:002010-04-30T00:58:44.377-06:00I'm crying, Donnie. I remember these emotions...I'm crying, Donnie. I remember these emotions because we sat with Grace in NIC for 3 days not knowing what was happening. I had her home for 6 days and then had to rush her there for 3 and it was complete hell. Reading this took me back. I went through all these emotions with you telling this and then at the end to see the picture of you two and her smile...just beautiful, Donnie. So beautiful, India.ChristineVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556155238100751767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7790835845933006517.post-48508718960798749312010-04-30T00:19:55.491-06:002010-04-30T00:19:55.491-06:00Donnie, I tried to comment on the second post but ...Donnie, I tried to comment on the second post but something happened and it wouldn't let me. I went through the entire range of emotions with you and it has touched me. I told you about my oldest son and the PICU. The ramifications are vast and troubling. (at 23) I am so happy that India was sent here to protect you and bring out all the love inside of you. I think of her every time I listen to the song by Eric Benet. I can only imagine your happiness when she took those first steps and it is so sweet to see it on film! ((Hugs))Sandi Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06483564928308622785noreply@blogger.com