tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post4711285608245973928..comments2023-10-16T07:09:30.455-07:00Comments on The Crazy Skids: Ethan's Has Returned HomeGreg and Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306695487772025779noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-40607040340221470102009-08-30T08:43:35.348-07:002009-08-30T08:43:35.348-07:00I've been keeping up reading your blog about y...I've been keeping up reading your blog about your sweet baby boy. Just wanted to say that were truly sorry for your loss. He was such a strong little guy. We will keep you guys in our thoughts and prayers. You truly amazing strong people. I admire that. <br /><br />maren bloomer(cadiente)Marenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786554749637705714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-3133784709610948262009-08-27T10:21:53.616-07:002009-08-27T10:21:53.616-07:00Heidi,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My...Heidi,<br /><br />I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. What comfort it is to know Ethan is healed and whole again with his Father in Heaven.<br /><br />With Love,<br />Amanda Shepherd (Frandsen)Family Misadventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13204734069574093046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-26167229350413836152009-08-24T18:08:32.838-07:002009-08-24T18:08:32.838-07:00Heidi,
My heart just aches for you & your fami...Heidi,<br />My heart just aches for you & your family! I can't imagine the amount of faith & strength that you must have to endure all that you have. <br />You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.<br />I have been following Ethan's story through little glimpses of your blog but mainly from my sister Caryn (Braden's mom). <br />There are simply no words. I was deeply saddened to hear of you & your family's loss. His life was so short & yet, it touched so many. <br />Thank you for sharing your little hero's journey. <br /><br />Sincerely, Rhonda RasmussenRhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14037118844097334376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-53326213470254841472009-08-23T20:38:25.148-07:002009-08-23T20:38:25.148-07:00My heart is very sad for everyone that Ethan left ...My heart is very sad for everyone that Ethan left behind, but happy that he is no longer struggling. I am so sorry....<br /><br />Melissa Springhiugotmelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02799370209010199868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-7970548637003384662009-08-23T20:36:22.661-07:002009-08-23T20:36:22.661-07:00We love you Heidi and Greg. Life can be so crappy ...We love you Heidi and Greg. Life can be so crappy and unfair. Ethan deserves the very best, he worked SO hard for every day, and right now he couldn't be better. All is well. He certainly has a few little buddies up there to play with. I like to picture Jake and Jersey and Ethan playing tag in a field of green, green grass, breathing deeply, and marveling at how amazingly free they feel.Heidi Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16216208487520696475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-35261072753872597712009-08-23T10:22:13.848-07:002009-08-23T10:22:13.848-07:00Dear Heidi and Greg,
Our hearts are broken...we a...Dear Heidi and Greg,<br /><br />Our hearts are broken...we are so saddened to hear of the passing of your sweet Ethan. We are thinking and praying for you all. How great will your joy be one day when you see your beautiful Ethan again? We know that Heavenly Father has a plan for everyone, especial Ethan! Ethan had a super special calling waiting for him back home, something only Ethan can do. We know that the peace and hope that the gospel brings will strengthen you and carry you through this difficult time. We hope you find strengthen in knowing that your family is forever and you will see Ethan again. We are so grateful that you showed Ethan with the blogging world. Your courage and strength is an example to many. Thank you for sharing Ethan; he was an example to many also! So beautiful both body and spirit…Take Care!<br /><br /><br />“The Lord takes many away, even in infancy, that they may escape the envy of man, and the sorrows and evils of this present world; they were too pure, too lovely, to live on earth; therefore, if rightly considered, instead of mourning we have reason to rejoice as they are delivered from evil, and we shall soon have them again.”<br />Joseph Smith Jr., Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, sel. Joseph Fielding Smith (1976), 196–97. <br /><br /><br />With Love, <br />Kyle and Mary SaundersMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07182134109917249264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-60234840458206415882009-08-22T23:39:40.885-07:002009-08-22T23:39:40.885-07:00Greg and Heidi
Our prayers are with your family....Greg and Heidi<br /> Our prayers are with your family. Ethan must have been One Sweet baby boy. What an Honor it must be to have been chosen to be his Parents. We love you and are thinking of your whole family. <br />Love Derek and Danielle Wright and kidsWright ONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237282195955184597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-227216464161382162009-08-22T21:33:59.848-07:002009-08-22T21:33:59.848-07:00I don't know you, but I ran across your blog f...I don't know you, but I ran across your blog from little London's blog...and I have been following Ethan's journey. What a courageous boy he is, and what an amazing family he was born into.<br /><br />My heart aches for you & your family. I have been praying for your sweet baby since I found your blog, and I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. May the Lord bless you with comfort and strength.<br /><br />Love,<br />Kemrakemrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18434838086085695285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-52723114653179258722009-08-22T17:45:12.908-07:002009-08-22T17:45:12.908-07:00I just love you guys so much. All I can think abou...I just love you guys so much. All I can think about is this boy and your family. Ethan....holy cow you will be missed buddy. We will take care of you guys......your family and friends are here for you and so is our Savior.....always.See you soon.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405144386908501715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-18356647847005591582009-08-22T11:35:35.740-07:002009-08-22T11:35:35.740-07:00Heidi and Greg,
My heart aches for you and all th...Heidi and Greg, <br />My heart aches for you and all the emotions that you are experiencing. It is through that love that we feel for our children that we get to know our Savior and our Father's love for us. It is through that same love that we come to a small understanding of that sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross for us. Hold on to all those things that His sacrifice has made available to us. Hold on to that promise of comfort, of hope, of healing and love. <br /><br />I pray that God's love will hold you at this time and that your love for Ethan and his love for you will carry you through such a difficult journey. <br />We send our love. Know that you are in our prayers. Please let me know if there is anything we can help you with.<br />Hugs,<br />IreneIrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02725018153221268883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-53499890537176357122009-08-22T09:11:14.861-07:002009-08-22T09:11:14.861-07:00So sorry to hear about your loss. I've been s...So sorry to hear about your loss. I've been secretly reading your blog about his journey:) Your positive attitude is very inspirational. May you find peace in this hard time. <br /><br />Artie and Amber WhitingAmberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16179310396645862619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-46962985534028015532009-08-22T09:10:19.270-07:002009-08-22T09:10:19.270-07:00Heidi and Greg -
I have been trying to figure out ...Heidi and Greg -<br />I have been trying to figure out what to say since I heard the devastating news. My first initial thought was that I wished I could give you both a big hug and have a good cry with you. You guys and Ethan have become a part of my heart. I am grateful everyday for the chance to meet amazing families like yours. Thank you for sharing your amazing son with me. Everyday when I walked into the unit I would walk past his room and smile. I absolutely adored him and his amazing eyes and adorable face.The way he would look me straight in the eyes and give me a sob story...I was so wrapped. I will always carry the memories of caring for him and soothing him when he was upset.Boy..he sure loved his pacifier,his beanie buddies and his patting of his behind. He was a fighter..and he will be missed. He is in my thoughts and I pray for you to have the strength to get through this devastating time. I will miss our talks and our laughter over the littlest things..I will miss you and my "skiddy"..love and prayers...Jessjallen-rthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10600189770727071742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-25100352176210840422009-08-22T03:14:23.577-07:002009-08-22T03:14:23.577-07:00Heidi & Greg,
When I first read "Ethan h...Heidi & Greg,<br /><br />When I first read "Ethan has returned home" I felt joy thinking Oh my gosh, he's home..then as I read my heart sank realizing you meant his Heavenly Home. Oh that sweet boy! The tears don't seem to stop...I'm so sorry you have to feel this pain!<br /><br />You may never know how much your daily words and updates on Ethan have blessed and strengthened my life when I needed to be carried. Your faith and strength is amazing!<br /><br />I wish there could be Blogs from Heaven to keep us all posted on the rest of his journey and all our other loved ones on the other side, but I guess for now we will wait till that Beautiful day when we get to be together forever and never be apart again! I KNOW that day will come! You could see through his eyes the LOVE he had for you! That love is ETERNAL! This will be made right somehow in ways we don't understand.<br /><br />We love you! Thank you for sharing Ethan and your family with us for it has been a true blessing and we are forever changed somehow.<br /><br />Love, Dan & Steph LundellThe Lundell'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190464546176870812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-74874392763634338552009-08-22T03:12:23.861-07:002009-08-22T03:12:23.861-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Lundell'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15190464546176870812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-69789257452940866092009-08-22T00:12:14.914-07:002009-08-22T00:12:14.914-07:00I am truly heartbroken and feel so very sad for yo...I am truly heartbroken and feel so very sad for you and your family. Ethan is such a blessing for all of us whose lives he touched. <br /><br />Ethan you are an amazing beautiful baby boy you showed so much strength in your fight for life, you will be greatly missed by many! <br /><br />Heidi and Greg, I have prayed many prayers for you and will continue to pray for you and your entire family. My dearest condolences <br />Nicole BeaginNicoleB-RNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028031844734495526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-21135985649256519622009-08-21T23:23:36.219-07:002009-08-21T23:23:36.219-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789463134039120850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-32266098576073248212009-08-21T23:23:05.855-07:002009-08-21T23:23:05.855-07:00Greg and Heidi=
My heart breaks for you. I just wa...Greg and Heidi=<br />My heart breaks for you. I just want to let you know how much I love both you and Ethan. He (and you) will always be one of my VERY favorites. He was such a tough sweet guy! You have been in my prayers and will continue to be.<br />LaurelUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789463134039120850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-24188978105183153342009-08-21T22:05:04.286-07:002009-08-21T22:05:04.286-07:00heidi and greg
I wanted to let you know how brave ...heidi and greg<br />I wanted to let you know how brave and wonderful your entire family has been. I knew the night ethan came to me he would be ok. He was so beautiful, courageous, and had the most soulfull eyes. If you ever need anything please don't hesitate to call on me. You are in my thoughts and prayers.<br />stacey grohallstaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592769389887969528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-9648795180565640112009-08-21T22:00:26.823-07:002009-08-21T22:00:26.823-07:00Greg and Heidi,
I am another person who you do not...Greg and Heidi,<br />I am another person who you do not know, but I have been touched by your story. I am good friends with Andrea (heart baby Kyson's mom) and found your blog through her's. Please know you are in my prayers, may the Lord send comfort to your heart. <br />With much love and many prayers,<br />VelikaVelikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148692888218202824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-90731801299606763112009-08-21T21:20:33.030-07:002009-08-21T21:20:33.030-07:00Dear Heidi and Greg,
At 7:15 this morning the phon...Dear Heidi and Greg,<br />At 7:15 this morning the phone rang...caller id said Miriam. I feared the worst and it was. Miriam and I cried and embraced over the phone. (if that's possible) Through this day I have thought of our annual Christmas party and how you Greg, asked us to please pray of Heidi and little Ethan. He was not born yet but please know we started praying then for your sweet family and have not stopped since. <br /><br />You have taught us so much about family unity, prayer, love sacrifice and I could go on and on. <br /><br />We love you so much and our hearts ache for you at this most difficult time. <br />Bill and ConnieConnie and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10439811314079828307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-86762163944879945232009-08-21T20:04:00.316-07:002009-08-21T20:04:00.316-07:00Skidmore family,
Heidi, I recently found your blo...Skidmore family,<br /> Heidi, I recently found your blog and spent quit some time reading about sweet Ethan. Thank-you for sharing him and his journey. You were the perfect family for this little guy. My prayers are with you guys.<br /> Your families journey has made me want to be a better person and mother...thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-66422156555759189212009-08-21T19:42:37.474-07:002009-08-21T19:42:37.474-07:00Heidi, Greg and family-
I am so sad to hear of you...Heidi, Greg and family-<br />I am so sad to hear of your loss today. Ethan was such a blessing and such a remarkable fighter. I will always remember his sweet but oh so serious facial expressions and how he loved to be wrapped up like a little burrito :) Everyday as Ethan's nurse was always an adventure, and now he will be a guardian angel to watch over all of us from the comfort of God's arms. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.Alysa Crusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09885392632327912847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-75545950465202444172009-08-21T18:11:17.168-07:002009-08-21T18:11:17.168-07:00Heidi,
You may have seen this before, but just in ...Heidi,<br />You may have seen this before, but just in case...I thought it was so sweet.<br />Sara<br /><br />It's a beautiful day up in heaven. Jesus is rounding up his tiniest angels, to go live on earth, and be born. One of the sweetest angels says to Jesus "I don't want to leave, I like it here, and I will miss you." He reassures the scared little angel that everything will be okay, and that the angel is just going for a visit. <br /><br />The little angel is still not swayed on this idea. So Jesus kneels down, and says, "How about if you leave half of your heart here with me and take the other half with you, will that be okay?" The angel smiles and says, "I guess that will work." But the little angel is still a little scared. He asks, "Will I be okay with only half of my heart?" Jesus replies, "Of course you will, I have other angels there that will help you out, and you will be fine."<br /><br />Then Jesus gives the angel more details about His plan. He says, "When you are born, your mommy will be scared, so you have to be strong, and when you feel weak just remember that I have the other half of your heart.""Enjoy your time with your family, play and laugh everyday." "And when its time to come back to heaven, I will make your heart whole again. Always remember that you are not broken, just torn between two loves."Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212781535537689786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-3284371893960656332009-08-21T17:47:32.709-07:002009-08-21T17:47:32.709-07:00I just read about your loss today on a mutual frie...I just read about your loss today on a mutual friend's blog. I wanted also to let you know that you and your family will be in our prayers tonight. May the Lord comfort you and your family, and may you feel His love and presence. <br /><br />Adrienne Orrock<br />(future mom to HLHS daughter)Adyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159750938629928088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912439863255355977.post-42291395354657582942009-08-21T17:31:32.371-07:002009-08-21T17:31:32.371-07:00I was not expectings to hear this at all! Your fam...I was not expectings to hear this at all! Your family is an amazing example of strength, love, patience, determination, and sacrifice. I am heartbroken by this news! You are in our thoughts and prayers! We're lucky to know that Families are Forever!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com