tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651271764702403853.post8715335196591724041..comments2023-11-29T00:26:19.535-08:00Comments on Gracey's Adventures: Big Day...The Andersenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08621562383017445842noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651271764702403853.post-88457049887398377302008-08-24T15:52:00.000-07:002008-08-24T15:52:00.000-07:00I wish I could have been there to cheer you on too...I wish I could have been there to cheer you on too!! You know that I would have shouted much more loudly than Karen.... I love you!princess jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00996199384833340826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651271764702403853.post-88883418288835833392008-08-24T10:31:00.000-07:002008-08-24T10:31:00.000-07:00Way to go Gracey!!!! We are so glad that you are ...Way to go Gracey!!!! We are so glad that you are doing so well. Way to go mom for completing the race. I think it is the best thing for everyone that you went; especially, since the next 6 months to a year hanging and chilling at home. Thankgoodness for Netflix and Paperview along with good books. I remember those days when we were waiting for surgery and then after surgery trying to keep Roman from getting any viruses. Hang in there! I know Heavenly Father is watching over you guys.likeschocolatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01733431135937009206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651271764702403853.post-10560788393582954162008-08-24T09:10:00.000-07:002008-08-24T09:10:00.000-07:00Alysia you rock! If you do it again I want to do i...Alysia you rock! If you do it again I want to do it with you. I wish I had known you were going ahead with it because I would have been there cheering alongside your awesome family. You and Grace are amazing girls and we are all so happy that Topher convinced you to marry him. Wink. You bring out the best in the people around you Buggy. Thanks for keeping the posts coming.kalanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11538460215200952848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651271764702403853.post-73187818845487238162008-08-24T09:01:00.000-07:002008-08-24T09:01:00.000-07:00Andersen Fam,I linked to your blog from another fe...Andersen Fam,<BR/><BR/>I linked to your blog from another fellow heart transplant mommy. My son just celebrated his 1 year heart transplant anniversary this last week (he was transplanted when he was 16 days old) and he is a happy, normal baby. We have had a lot of hospital visits since his transplant, but it has been nothing in comparison to how he was before his transplant.<BR/><BR/>This next year for you is going to be really hard. The "house arrest" really wares on your mental state and every little cold that your baby gets is really frightening....but worth it because your sweet baby is alive. The best bit of advise that I can give you is to expect the unexpected. No matter how hard you try to keep her healthy she will still get sick. <BR/><BR/>Good luck and feel free to contact me. Congrats on her new heart. What a special baby she is. I feel so lucky to be a heart transplant mommy and I can't thank Heavenly Father enough for the gift of life we have been given.<BR/><BR/>-Kim Scadlock<BR/>scadlock.blogspot.comFamily Scadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462013809424059034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651271764702403853.post-37563156565018180282008-08-24T08:32:00.000-07:002008-08-24T08:32:00.000-07:00Go bug! You rock! Joe and I are seriously so proud...Go bug! You rock! Joe and I are seriously so proud of you for doing that race yesterday! You are one tough cookie! I know Grace is proud of how strong her mama is too!Super Dayshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05408931766232543547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651271764702403853.post-14259620061792679652008-08-24T04:25:00.000-07:002008-08-24T04:25:00.000-07:00Yay for you for meeting such an amazing goal! Bet...Yay for you for meeting such an amazing goal! Between school, job hunt endeavors, unbelievable heart struggles, a triathlon, and being the #1 supportive parents that you are, you're little family is going to need a trophy case for all of your gold medals! I know that sounds silly, but really, I am truly amazed by you all and your fight and will power to keep going....usually with a smile on your (gorgeous, by the way) faces! You have definitely "lived up to being her mommy" and daddy and are just amazing!!! So glad that they were able to close up her heart today and that things are going well. And no doubt in my mind that your little Grace just missed you something terrible and was so excited to squeeze your sweet hand again. Love you!Sara and Companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494005967174628353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651271764702403853.post-56301150167961486292008-08-24T00:03:00.000-07:002008-08-24T00:03:00.000-07:00I have been following since Pam posted on her blog...I have been following since Pam posted on her blog. I just wanted to say that your family is in my prayers and I'm glad to see how fast she is bouncing back. That is trully a miracle.<BR/><BR/>KaciMy Three Sonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538389626222825358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651271764702403853.post-59594626976486428812008-08-23T21:20:00.000-07:002008-08-23T21:20:00.000-07:00I think it was King Agrippa who, after hearing Pau...I think it was King Agrippa who, after hearing Paul preach, said he would almost persuade him to be a Christian. Well, after participating in a "support role" with Buggy today, she would almost persuade me to do a triathlon with her! I think it may still take a back seat to our half-marathon goal - but it is out there, somewhere, someday. It was fun being a spectator today for a change - and you did great, Buggy! Congratulations! We'll be happy to be your support team again. (And we are also thrilled that Grace had a good day.)Thoughtful Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420221399399509175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651271764702403853.post-55164656502999194202008-08-23T20:14:00.000-07:002008-08-23T20:14:00.000-07:00Congratulations on your triathalon, an on Gracey h...Congratulations on your triathalon, an on Gracey having such a great day. I am amazed at how well she is doing, and hopefully it won't be long before you get to hold her!Gina and the Ganghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08368713078096257203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651271764702403853.post-1052522646598655392008-08-23T20:01:00.000-07:002008-08-23T20:01:00.000-07:00Hey Buggy-Somehow I just knew you would do that tr...Hey Buggy-<BR/><BR/>Somehow I just knew you would do that triathalon! What a woman. Great stress relief also.<BR/>I am so happy to hear that Gracey is doing well in her triathalon.<BR/>We have tough women in our family. You added to our gene pool. No wonder Gracie is wonder girl!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/><BR/>Grandma AtkinsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651271764702403853.post-64108190062594644682008-08-23T18:51:00.000-07:002008-08-23T18:51:00.000-07:00WOOHOO Alysia!! Congrats on your triathalon. I wal...WOOHOO Alysia!! Congrats on your triathalon. I walked around my neighborhood the other day, and then I looked at my kids on their bikes, and then I went and showered . . . er, does that count as a triathalon?!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and then I have a two year old. I figure that should just about qualify :)<BR/><BR/>But you, with all the stress of the past few days, with all your emotional turmoil, and physical exhaustion, you went and ran/swam/biked your way to glory!<BR/><BR/>Give her a gold medal, Toph!! With Gracey doing so well, though, I'm sure you already feel like you have one :)<BR/><BR/>YAY Gracey! I'm so happy you are recovering so well! You have inspired all of us to follow our dreams.Amy Finnegan {BookshopTalk.com}https://www.blogger.com/profile/10467356529486477863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651271764702403853.post-60208165823482089722008-08-23T18:44:00.000-07:002008-08-23T18:44:00.000-07:00Praying for Grace everyday! She is so strong and f...Praying for Grace everyday! She is so strong and fiesty that she will get through this just fine. Lindsay sends heart hugs and kisses to her heart friend!<BR/>Blessings~<BR/>Suzie (Lindsay's Mom)<BR/>http://lindsaysheart.blogspot.comLindsay Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421144775356076598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6651271764702403853.post-75417633807009924032008-08-23T18:43:00.000-07:002008-08-23T18:43:00.000-07:00Wow what a long day for you. We should have been t...Wow what a long day for you. We should have been there to cheer for you I don't think anyone on this side knew you were doing it and where it was at. Good for you. We know where grace gets her drive from you put your mind to it and you did it.sounds like she is still going in the right direction that is such good news. love you all AllisonAlliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355259286325730624noreply@blogger.com