tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post3856992506936391976..comments2023-03-25T07:16:14.904-04:00Comments on Midgets, Moonpies, and Dawgs: Our GirlsJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11734194398947469892noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-74349124568973065842007-12-26T20:32:00.000-05:002007-12-26T20:32:00.000-05:00Well, we sent "Joy" our Catie-elf home just like w...Well, we sent "Joy" our Catie-elf home just like we promised on Christmas Eve night and we have cried every day since then. My daughter wrote her the sweetest note in her notebook that night saying that she would miss her and she really hopes she comes back next year. Then she proceeded to tell her that her mama was being mean to her (b/c I told her it was bedtime so she could hurry and get to sleep so Santa could come). I will always cherish this Christmas. It was a lot of work the few days that "Joy" was here, but so worth it when you see those little faces light up. My niece/nephew are getting a Catie-elf next year from me. My sister-in-law actually heard Catie's story and even though they didn't have an elf this year she went ahead and did some "elf things" while they were asleep and then told them that an elf must have come in the night, did those things, and left. So glad you shared the idea with us and that we could help others thru Catie. Maybe some day we could actually meet. I am wanting to volunteer some at Egleston in the near future (I am a nurse, but I just want to go volunteer, not work). My nurse friend Lily Jenkins works at the Aflac Cancer Center and she is going to help me know where the most help is needed. It is something I have wanted to do for a very long time. I hope ya'll got to enjoy the holidays this year with Izzy. I am very interested to see how the fund raising went from the elves. Let us know as soon as you find out.<BR/>Wendy in Winder, GA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-92219643188234482142007-12-25T22:59:00.000-05:002007-12-25T22:59:00.000-05:00Thinking about you all day today...Merry Christmas...Thinking about you all day today...Merry Christmas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-51750002328590059042007-12-24T22:05:00.000-05:002007-12-24T22:05:00.000-05:00Merry Christmas, Jenny, Tre, Catie, and Izzy.Merry Christmas, Jenny, Tre, Catie, and Izzy.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17958708179462022601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-15487595191257571722007-12-24T09:29:00.000-05:002007-12-24T09:29:00.000-05:00All the best for the holidays. Catie is always cl...All the best for the holidays. Catie is always close in thought. Izzy is a little doll, I'm sure she'll bring much joy to the season.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946013805052703096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-5487569956621274532007-12-22T10:06:00.000-05:002007-12-22T10:06:00.000-05:00Apparently, our "Catie Elf", Joy was a Christmas l...Apparently, our "Catie Elf", Joy was a Christmas light maker at the North Pole before coming to our house for the holidays. So, last night she strung Christmas lights all over my bedroom (why does she do stuff only in my bedroom), wrote Merry Christmas, Love Joy on the dresser mirror and left her name written in hersey kisses on the dresser. My daughter was ecstatic. She is loving it. Sad to say I am kinda sad that she will be leaving in 2 days. She just might be doing something really fun on Sunday night (someome else's idea, not mine). I think of you and your family all the time. I know the next few days will be hard, but God has you in the palms of his hands. <BR/>Wendy in WinderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-27124179188439700042007-12-21T13:53:00.000-05:002007-12-21T13:53:00.000-05:00Jenny-Thinking of you, Tre', sweet Izzy and Angel ...Jenny-Thinking of you, Tre', sweet Izzy and Angel Catie. May this Christmas be filled with love and my the bittersweet memories of Catiebug bring smiles to your hearts. Merry Christmas Wilkin's Family. Love, Tracy NealAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-74798215130451135622007-12-21T09:59:00.000-05:002007-12-21T09:59:00.000-05:00I read all the time but dont' comment too much. H...I read all the time but dont' comment too much. However, I wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you, especially so near the holiday! I know Catie is looking down on you, and when you feel something, it's her little arms giving you a hug! Thinking about you and wishing you a Merry Christmas!<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>Dana CopeDanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09572953704972505661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-34238109004151429922007-12-20T13:18:00.000-05:002007-12-20T13:18:00.000-05:00I think about you every day. Especially this time ...I think about you every day. Especially this time of year and since we got our "Catie Elf", sharing her story with lots of people and so many have ordered. Just b/c a little girl knew how to have fun during the holidays!!! Our elf managed to take all the garland off the tree night before last and had it strown (is that a word?) across the living room. Yesterday she went to school with my daughter and while they were out of the room she left them all a candy cane on their desk with a note on the chalkboard saying, "To all of Tori's friends. Love, Joy". Several of the kids came home yesterday asking their parents to get an elf so many ordered today even though it is so close to Christmas. <BR/>I will always remember you and your family in my prayers.<BR/>Wendy in Winder, GAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-56612455461255650222007-12-19T19:30:00.000-05:002007-12-19T19:30:00.000-05:00Izzy is so, so sweet and cute. She really is a dol...Izzy is so, so sweet and cute. She really is a doll baby. I just love her.<BR/><BR/>LeeannLeeannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529722995554495470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-28004472536575582502007-12-19T19:03:00.000-05:002007-12-19T19:03:00.000-05:00Praying for you guys. Know that you are loved in ...Praying for you guys. Know that you are loved in so many places and Catie lives on in lots and lots of memories. Izzy is the cutest and she seems to have a hint of that mischevious personality that Catie did! I know this Christmas will be hard. Praying God would bless you all this holiday season.<BR/>Merry Christmas!<BR/>Brenda<BR/>Valdosta, GAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-35737719846903800672007-12-19T17:00:00.000-05:002007-12-19T17:00:00.000-05:00Jenny, I was going to call you, but decided to ch...Jenny, I was going to call you, but decided to check here first, so now I am crying so that I can't begin to talk. Today during Wheeler's Christmas party at school, you came to my mind, as we went about sharing the many blessings we have that can't be wrapped and set under a tree. I got teary thinking about you and Tre'. Know that I am praying for you many times each day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-2507485952482154202007-12-19T16:19:00.000-05:002007-12-19T16:19:00.000-05:00I just love reading your updates - you are such an...I just love reading your updates - you are such an inspiration - even though I have never met your family. I ordered my daughter an elf and can't wait to start the tradition every year in Catie's memory. We continue to remember your family this Christmas season and every day afterward.<BR/><BR/>Myra Elder<BR/>Ball Ground GeorgiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-27248601611492198282007-12-19T15:55:00.000-05:002007-12-19T15:55:00.000-05:00The Pictures of Catie are priceless i love the las...The Pictures of Catie are priceless i love the last one of her and her Hello Kitty Coffee Mug. Izzy is precious! I pray that God continues to send love and peace your way during the Christmas season...isn't it great that we remember during this time...Christ came so that one day we can spend eternity with Him and Catie is doing just that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-71944617974456539902007-12-19T10:56:00.000-05:002007-12-19T10:56:00.000-05:00Miss Bug drank COFFEE?! Black?! Ha! That's hyst...Miss Bug drank COFFEE?! Black?! Ha! That's hysterical! I don't remember hearing that before...and no, you've not shared that photo before. Ha! That kid is something else...she never fails to make me smile from ear to ear. And at the exact same time my eyes well up with tears. Such a precious gift. :)<BR/><BR/>OK...could Izzy get any cuter?! I don't think so. She looks like a little stinker!<BR/><BR/>Happy Holidays Jenny and Tre'...I'm praying for your continued strength during this difficult time.<BR/><BR/>Abbie<BR/>DSM, IAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-39585111480914170882007-12-19T08:35:00.000-05:002007-12-19T08:35:00.000-05:00My heart breaks for your unimaginable loss. Thank...My heart breaks for your unimaginable loss. Thank you for sharing your grief. It is amazing to see the faith you have. God Bless you and Tre' this Christmas. Enjoy those videos I am sure it will bring precious memories. Thanks for reminding me to make the most of every moment with my children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-64740569698490077282007-12-19T08:34:00.000-05:002007-12-19T08:34:00.000-05:00Grieving with you for a child I knew only through ...Grieving with you for a child I knew only through your entries, Jenny. Thank you for taking the time to share with us your very personal letter to Catie. It's hard to believe that she was here last Christmas, enjoying the moments even through her struggles, and then, a few short weeks later, she was crossing over into another life that we don't yet know. As you said, it's all incredibly unfair and wrong and senseless. Nothing can ever make it anything other than that. But also as you said, God is still working through the pain and bringing good. I don't understand God's ways, but I do know the taste of God's goodness, and part of that is Catie's smile and her legacy. Merry Christmas to all of you as you enjoy your lovely, hilarious Izzy and remember your beautiful, wonderful Catie. I hope you know that you are not alone either in your sadness or in your joy.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04606110948854619639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922805785589185728.post-52395323668052561832007-12-19T08:03:00.000-05:002007-12-19T08:03:00.000-05:00You have all been on my mind so much lately. Ever...You have all been on my mind so much lately. Everytime I see something "princess-sy" I think of Catie and how she would have loved it. I bought my nephew an UNO game last week, and thought about the game we had with her in the hospital on New Year's Eve, and remembered her evil laugh everytime I got "attacked". I also remember that she beat me, the little turkey. :)<BR/><BR/>Holding you all close in my heart. Give Iz a kiss for me. Hope to see you soon.<BR/><BR/>TracyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com