First Name :   Alicia Last Name :   Miller Email address :   alicia_marie59@hotmail.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   hey im soo glad your home! that is soo cool. It sounds like people missed you alot from what they did to your house! That is great! Hope to see you soon and little and the girls. looking foward too it! Love yall First Name :   Jeff & Melissa Last Name :   Maples Email address :   maplesfamily5@yahoo.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Just a note to let you know that we have kept you in our prayers. We are part of Michael & Sashas group. We are from Des Moines, Ia. First Name :   Kristin Last Name :   Danley-Greiner Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   On the road again... Im so excited that you guys are headed home and able to settle in as best you can. If you need a break or ANYTHING, Im only 15 minutes away at the most! First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   I am so excited for youns! You need time to settle in and be a family--I will not come over until January of 05, but then I never have been someone to push my way in. HEY! I HEARD THAT!! First Name :   Alicia Last Name :   Miller Email address :   alicia_marie59@hotmail.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   hey!...im glad little al is doing good cant wait to see you guys at the next family get together..we got little al something in hawaii..itll teach him how to save! hope you get home soon and weve been praying for you! seeyou soon hopefully! First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   HALLELUIAH! I hope you have a blast going home. When you arrive you will discover a Guard Shack has been built and inside will be Nazi Nana--so, get out your parking pass. First Name :   Kirs Last Name :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   The best news Ive heard in a long time. Cant wait to have you guys back. See you soon...hugs and kisses to all. First Name :   Malinda & Ryan Last Name :   Obershaw Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Praying everyday for all three of you. So sorry youre not on your way home yet. If you need a place to stop your welcome here. Keep the faith! First Name :   Jim and Mary Ann Last Name :   Coady Email address :   jmacoady@hickorytech.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Alan told us about Little Al and when he told us the name he just beamed. Glad to hear he is doing so well. We pray for him everyday. He is lucky to have such caring parents. Jim and Mary Ann First Name :   Lisa Last Name :   Fox Email address :   lholmanfox@mercydesmoines.org Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   He is tooo cute!! Glad to hear you may be heading home soon! Sound like hes done great and you guys too! Well have to introduce little Al and Zoey in the future! Take care and drive safely! First Name :   Jodi Last Name :   Wilkins Email address :   jodiwilk@med.umich.edu Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Youre a trooper, Alan! I saw you in the hospital to help you with feeding. You have wonderful parents and I cant wait to hear how many ccs youre taking!!! First Name :   rachelle Last Name :   bowers Email address :   rachelle@isunet.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hi there - hope that you are all holding up - I know those sleepless nights can be hard, whatever the reason, and I am praying that you will both get some more rest before you come home. We miss you lots here and look forward to seeing you soon. Love you! First Name :   Karen Last Name :   Schramm Email address :   happygolfer@charter.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hi everyone! Well, lets just hope all goes well with Little Als tests and you can all come home soon. Even though we physically are not in Iowa and see you often, we miss you and hope you can come home soon. Luv to all, Karen/Bruce First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Maybe another week? Ok. Everybody is taking care of Baby Al AND YOU GUYS NEED TO BE SURE AND TAKE OF YOURSELVES!! Baby Al needs ya at your best---I would prescribe BIG icecreams and microwaved (20 sec.)HO HOs!! First Name :   Claudia Last Name :   Miranda Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hope you got rested up Holly.Dont get discouraged.I know youre anxious to be home but remember that Little Al is in the best place he can be for now. First Name :   Dave & Susie Last Name :   Moffitt Email address :   dmoffitt@iowatelecom.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Finally, got the web site for all of you. Things sound great. We have been praying for all of you--it must work. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU All our love. First Name :   Kirs Last Name :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hi guys...Hope you all had a restful weekend. Missing you all. Hugs to you and give that little one a kisses from me. Miss you guys. First Name :   Jenni Last Name :   Miller Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   I cant wait for you to come home he is so cute and i wanna see him. Jenni First Name :   Jenni Last Name :   Miller Email address :   millerj15@hotmail.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hey- sorry i havent gotten intouch with you i have been really busy but i am looking @ the site everyday and praying for you. I have told some of my friends about what you guys have been going through and they are parying as well. I cant wait for you to c First Name :   jim Last Name :   stogdill Email address :   jvstog@iowalink.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hope all is well as i write this on Sunday evening. Al is a cutie! (My wife Vicki is in Womens Reciprocity with Kim) Blessings on your new bundle of life! jim First Name :   Nancy Last Name :   Nelson Email address :   nannelson38@hotmail.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Thanks for the updates. Hes so handsome - no surprise there! Will add Al to our prayer list at FUMC Palatine. Get some rest... First Name :   Christy Last Name :   Diehl Email address :   cldlex1@aol.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hi Guys, You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Al is so adorable and brave. Best wishes, congratulations and lots of love, Christy First Name :   Mabel Last Name :   Chupp Email address :   jdmchupp@characterlink.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   I just sent a message. My daughters story is on a caringbridge web site. www.caringbridge.org/ia/valeria First Name :   Mabel Last Name :   Chupp Email address :   jdmchupp@characterlink.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hi, I just came upon your website and wanted to say that Iknow exactly what you are going through. My daughter was born 3 /12 years ago with a single ventricle and part of her Pulmonary artery was missing. She had her first surgery when she was 16 days ol First Name :   Rachelle Last Name :   Bowers Email address :   rachelle@isunet.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   hey guys - were excited that Al will be coming home soon with his mommy and daddy! We miss our neighbors behind us and cant wait to see you all soon. I have great pics from our visit so now Ill save them till youre home! See you soon! First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   I am very excited for you guys at the prospect of going home soon--it seems to have come up so quick! I wish I could be there and drive you all home . .BREATH--I was jes kidding! First Name :   Kirs Last Name :   Stifel Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hi to all. Love the news. Cant wait to see you all soon. Got my pics back. They are great. Give that little one kisses from me. Love to all!!! First Name :   Gene and Elaine Last Name :   Miller Email address :   sassie@bmtc.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Got back from vacation on Sunday. Checked in a couple of times to see how things were progressing. Have a gift but am not sure where to mail it. Let us know. Looking forward to seeing all of you after your return to Altoona. First Name :   GARY Last Name :   SPECK Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   HI GUYS LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU AND AL,CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL AT HOME,WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU,HANG IN THERE, GARY First Name :   PHIPPEN Last Name :   CHRIS Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   JUST WANTED TO SAY HI! WE HAD A STATE FAIR PARADE PARTY LAST NITE AT THE APTS, ALOT OF THE HAMILTONS GROUP CAME. EVERYONE IS THINKING ABOUT YOU! MISS YOU! First Name :   Mark & Terry Last Name :   Wenthe Email address :   Altflash@aol.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   So good to read of the progress of Big Al, and that prayers are being answered. Happy for you all that plans of coming home are at least in sight. God Bless You All!! So sorry to hear of Cassies death, such a heartbreak for parents & fam. First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   This Baby Al gets more handsome and bright eyed with each set of pics. I can see it now--when you hit Altoona--Nana will be IN THE DRIVEWAY faunching at the bit to get her hands on him. First Name :   Rachelle Last Name :   Bowers Email address :   rachelle@isunet.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hey everyone - Noah and I made it home safely, and we miss little Al already. We are glad to hear that he is still doing well and cant wait to welcome him home. In the meantime, Noah will have to settle for a picture of him and Al in his room. Thanks for First Name :   Denise Last Name :   Kohlhaas Email address :   denise_kohlhaas7@hotmail.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hi! I am jenni millers best freind. she showed me you pictures. and i thought your baby it super cutie. i hope everything goes well for all of you and best of luck. you will be in my prays. First Name :   marvel Last Name :   culbertson Email address :   marvel@petelipp.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   The news is more promising every day. we will continue to keep you all in our prayers. He has every reason to be spoiled when he gets home!! First Name :   Scott Last Name :   Bowers Email address :   scottbowers@isunet.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hello, someone tell Ryan to grant access to todays pictures. Only one you can view is the first one. :-) First Name :   karen Last Name :   schramm Email address :   happygolfer@charter.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Well, the little guy sure looks really content in the arms of his parents! Hope Al gets that coughing down so you can come home. We were sorry to hear about Cassie. Luv you guys! Karen and Bruce. First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   r!! First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Baby Al will let everyone know when he is ready to go home. . . he is in charge, besides with all the people stopping by when you get home--YA HAVE TO CLEAN THE HOUSE, OFFER EVERYBODY A SNAK, GET EM A BEVERAGE, ETC. & YADA, YADA--Id Stay PUT a while longe First Name :   Scott Last Name :   Bowers Email address :   scottbowers@isunet.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   I am so glad little Al is doing so great. He is very handsome, although he looks a lot like Ryan, there is enough Holy to make him good looking:-) I hope everyone can come home to toonytown soon. I am glad Rachelle and Noah could come visit, I need them t First Name :   Carrol Lee- Herb Last Name :   Moering Email address :   HappyHerbie@earthlink.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   So happy to hear things are going so well. Church in Joliet has Al on their prayer chain and receive updates often. We will continue to pray for all of you. First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   I really love the pics of you Holly and Baby Al taking the bottle. The look on his face is the best---I get the same serious look on my face when Im getting ready to feed. First Name :   Kirs Last Name :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hi guys...Miss you guys already. It was a great weekend. Cant wait till you are all back. Love, Kirs PS, kisses to Al First Name :   Ashley Last Name :   Miller Email address :   ashleymm1@hotmail.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   hey guys!! I cant wait until youre home so I can see you! He is so cute! First Name :   Ashley Last Name :   Miller Email address :   ashleymm1 Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :    First Name :   Sara Last Name :   Story Email address :   sstory@kennedyamericanmortgage.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Ive been keeping up to date on little Al and glad that he is doing so GREAT! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers...what a little fighter! And a total cutie! :o) Take care, Sara P.S. Holly, I am not sure if you knew this, but I was born three months