Comments on: No news is good news, right?

By: M. Cullumber

M. Cullumber — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:20:55 +0000

Just read your latest update. To some extent I know how you feel when one of your children just isn’t what they could or should be. It is hard, especially when you know that there is nothing you can do and there is no going back to try something else. We all just do what we can with what we are given, and I think that you are doing wonderfully! Sure the heartache will be there and the “what if’s” will crop up every now and again, but if you don’t let them linger and instead look at how far you have come,then you can get over that hurdle. And it is a hurdle! Don’t beat yourself up over it. We all have hurdles and we must all work at them the best we can. Allow yourself to grieve over what has been lost, then pick yourself up and move on.

Even Nathan’s teeth are a big deal. I work in dentistry and I know how much a smile can mean, especially the smile of a loved one. Grieve the smile and then look forward to the brand new teeth that Nathan will get in a couple of years (and then floss, floss, floss)That was my plug as a dental hygienist:)

Anyhow, keep up the good job that you are doing. This entire ordeal has been new territory for you and as I have read your posts and watched you at church I can see how dedicated you are to your family. Our Heavenly Father asks no more from us than that.

My prayers are with you, and I know that you will find a way to get the weight back on Samuel and to keep him healthy.

By: Darlene

Darlene — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:56:01 +0000

Hi Teresa,
I too was beginning to wonder how the Jewekes have been doing? Samuel will gain his weight back in time. Maybe a mixture of both may help or would that be to harsh on his little tummy? Not sure about that kind of stuff so don’t take my advice. I love the pic of little Nathan,that smile of his is beyond precious. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Much love……………………………….

By: Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:06:10 +0000

Hey, girl. It was good to hear from you guys. You have been a busy lady! I’m sorry to hear about the probs with his food. I’ve been in a bit of a struggle with what to do with Brea’s as well but not to this extent. You are always amazing me at how you just take charge and try stuff. And the kindergarten boy-totally feel those feelings too. It’s hard to not ‘what if!’ Nathan is sure adorable in his picture. I miss ya and hope this month is a good one for ya. Love ya.

By: Sharon J.

Sharon J. — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:44:08 +0000

Thank you for your post. I have been getting worried, too. I was so happy to receive your new update this morning. I continue to pray for all of you. I will pray that you will make the correct decisions for Samuel. If I had a flower for every time I think of you, I could walk forever in my garden.