First Name :   Terri Last Name :   Grabb Todays Date :   1/14/2006 Email address :   tgrabb@cox.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Today, one year ago you both had to do the hardest thing any parent has. Saying goodbye to their little baby. Today you celebrate his life, and honor his memory. We thought of you as we released little Als balloons in a snow storm! I thought how appropria First Name :   Mike and Jill Last Name :   Clapper Todays Date :   1-14-06 Email address :   mclapper@iowatelecom.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   We are thinking of you all especially on this day! First Name :   Daphne Last Name :   Christensen Todays Date :   January 14, 2006 Email address :   dchristensen@mercydesmoines.org Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Thinking of you...especially today. Much love, Daphne First Name :   Lea Last Name :   Steer Todays Date :   Jan 14, 2006 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Thinking of you today and saying some prayers. I know it is hard. With love, Mary-Catherines Mom, Lea First Name :   marycateandashley Last Name :    Todays Date :   1.14 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   hard to believe its been a year. i think about little al every day. i was looking through all those pictures and remembering what a sweet boy he was. how he fit so perfectly in my arms the few times i held him. i miss you guys a lot, and i want you to kno First Name :    Last Name :    Todays Date :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   somthing special,Please contiune to share your story your site is beatiful I lost my son also to hlhs at U of M so we have alittle in common our carepagesite is Jolleyfamily Thanks Michelle Jolley-sorry I ran out of space First Name :   Michelle Last Name :   Jolley Todays Date :   1-12-06 Email address :   michellejolley@hotmail.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Your little boy was beautiful, I seen your site on the grabb family website and had remebered them metioning your family. I am so sorry for your loss, You have so many beautiful memories to remember him by and all of your donations to others that is somth First Name :   Will Joan Logan Last Name :   Molloy Todays Date :   12/25/05 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Happy Christmas youse guys! (your Jersey friends!) First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Todays Date :   Monday 12/19/05 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Just wanted to HEY! I like the Winters here--high yesterday only 76 degrees. Yesterday cat opened the door and went out--door open- enter goat into the kitchen! What, Im running a petting zoo over here? First Name :   Little Corbin Last Name :   Grabb Todays Date :   12/1/2005 Email address :   tgrabb@cox.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   I love you Miller Family. God Bless Love Little Als Friend Corbin First Name :   marykateandashley Last Name :    Todays Date :   11.4.05 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   hi! i miss you guys and ive been thinking about you a lot the last few days. bubbys memorial is beautiful...and completely right for him. i miss you guys tons, and you will always remain close to my heart. love you lots xoxoxox marykateandashley First Name :   Angela Last Name :   Cecchi Todays Date :   10/31/05 Email address :   sanibelisland10@yahoo.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Just wanted you guys to know that you are all still in our hearts and prayers now and always.... First Name :   Will & Joan Last Name :    Todays Date :   10/29/05 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Well done on a beautiful monument..well be in touch soon, Love W&J First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Todays Date :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Little Als monument is the most beautiful monument I have ever seen. It is awesome! First Name :   Lisa Last Name :   Fox Todays Date :   10/3/05 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Thank you guys sooo much for the wonderful donation of toys to Mercy PICU, we really appreciate it! The toys have already been put to use!! Thanks to little Al! We love you all!!!! :) First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Todays Date :   9/30/05 Email address :   david.myers@sci-us.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Daphne sent me a picture of your presentation of Baby Als birthday gifts to the PICU at Mercy Hospital. Alan continually reminds me-it is now about being in the room to have your presence felt. First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Todays Date :   Wednesday, 9/7/05 Email address :   david.myers@sci-us.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hey, my blood work LOOKS GREAT. Weight down a bit more. Doing a little exercise. Blood pressure 115/70. So, bought and ate a whole box of HoHos. Feeling much better! First Name :   Camilla Last Name :   Tarryk Todays Date :   08-23-05 Email address :   Camillatar@aol.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Dear Holly, Ryan and family, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beautiful baby, Little Al. His pictures are precious. Thankyou for extending kind sympathys to my daughter Judy and family. My prayers go with you. Andrew Lillis Oma First Name :   Joan Last Name :   Molloy Todays Date :   8/19/05 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Little Al, How precious a little boy you are. Im sure you are up in heaven laughing and playing with Owen. How special you boys are to bring your families together.Thanks for that. The thought of Owen having a buddy makes me smile. To little Als mommy & D First Name :   Will Last Name :   Molloy Todays Date :   08/18/2005 Email address :   bohsman2001@yahoo.co.uk Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Well your balloon release idea is really taking off..more and more people in more & more states..we are up to 100 balloons after just 4 days ..Im so very glad we found your lovely site and been able to make contact with a wonderful family,Heres to Owen & First Name :   Will Last Name :   Molloy Todays Date :   08/15/05 Email address :   bohsman2001@yahoo.co.uk Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Beautiful site,beautiful boy.My wife Joan & I lost our little boy aged 10 1/2 months to HLHS in August of last year.We will be holding a special mass for him on August 29th and would love to borrow your wonderful balloon idea on that day.Peace to you all, First Name :   Micah Last Name :   Mudlaff Todays Date :   8\11\05 Email address :   mmudlaff@msn.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   I just sa every buttys name so got jelles!! First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Todays Date :   8/5/05 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Sounds like your trip is going great! It was terrific seeing yous guys and your new funeral home Holly--IT IS OUTSTANDING! And, no, I did not steal anything!!!!! First Name :   Sasha Last Name :   Mudlaff Todays Date :   August 3, 2005 Email address :   mmudlaff@msn.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hey guys! How great to see the pix of Drs. Bove and Goldberg! What a difficult yet special day it was for you. Weve been thinking about you and hope youre enjoying your time away! Hopefully its not as HOT where you are! Love, Aunt Sasha First Name :   marycateandashley Last Name :    Todays Date :   7.27 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   maize and blue balloons....how appropriate :) wish i could have been there, but i was definitely thinking about you guys. miss you tons! xoxox First Name :   Doug & Roberta Last Name :   See Todays Date :   7-24-05 Email address :   countryclassic@iowatelecom.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   We found the yellow balloon today and saw the web site. What a beautiful baby. We are so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful way to remember him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. First Name :   marycateandashley Last Name :    Todays Date :   july 23 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   sorry if this is a duplicate (saw that my other post wasnt up)... happy birthday, sweet boy. we all love you and miss you tremendously and think about you every day. i know that youre happy and content fishing and hunting and looking down on us. thank First Name :   marycateandashley Last Name :    Todays Date :   july 23 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   happy birthday, sweet boy. you are loved and thought about each and every day. we miss you here, but know that youre having fun fishing and hunting and watching over us. thank you for being a part of my life and helping to keep me in line. miss you lots.. First Name :   Sasha Last Name :    Todays Date :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   9continued) prayer for you guys. Hope your summer is going well and please know I think of Little Al often. Know you are thought of! First Name :   Sasha Last Name :   Webster Todays Date :   7/18/05 Email address :   jswebster@mchsi.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Just want you to know Im thinking of you - our 8 month old is a very trying baby (as is our 3 year old at times) and I remind myself everyday that we are lucky to be losing our minds with him. I read Kristins articles, had a good cry and said a prayer for First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Todays Date :    Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Ill see ya soon--I-m-a common for da kine--a visit! Family, friends, a birthday party, casino AND FOOD!!! First Name :   Ginger & Dale Last Name :   Johnson Todays Date :   7/2/05 Email address :   dganjohnson@allvantage.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   What a wonderful site! What a loving family. I am so sorry for the way that we have had to meet, but I am glad that you are coming to Empty Arms. Dale and I will be having a gathering/picnic on July 21st (not far from the new Hamiltons). We hope that you First Name :   Little Als Last Name :   Mommy Todays Date :   6-27-05 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Uncle Dave, you are beyond words. We love you a lot...you know why!!! First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Todays Date :   6/24/05 Aloha Friday Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Ryan--you get a big hug! First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Todays Date :   6/24/05 Aloha Friday Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   My very best to you both on the Little Al Foundation! I predict a major support on a national scale thru Little Als program. I am gonna visit in July and give Little Als mom lots of kisses!!! First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Todays Date :   June 15, 2005 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Gare & Jude were here for a day about a month ago. WE HAD A GREAT DAY! Did I ever mention how I almost fed Nana to a big black mean dog on Maui? I was driving and... First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Todays Date :   Still June 6, 2005 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Great udates from Ryan & Baby Als goils. Mahalo plenty! Congratulations Holly! I am very anxious to see the new funeral home it sounds wonderful! I promise when I visit not to spit or scratch myself. First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Todays Date :   June 6, 2005 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Aloha! Fishing Pics ARE GREAT! What beautiful country!! They got any Pizza Huts up there? Check out www.mem.com, type in Miller, and search... Carlton, that potato you were peeling...I could eat it raw right now! First Name :   Tracy Last Name :   Young Todays Date :   6-3-05 Email address :   TracyYoung2@yahoo.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   I am a HLHS mom whose daughter earned her wings 1-24-05 at 13 months old. I can relate so well to everything you are saying. We just take it day by day. Thanks so much for sharing your story. Tracy First Name :   Jen Last Name :   Wasek Todays Date :   6/2/05 Email address :   jwasek@msimoldbuilders.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   How was the trip???? First Name :   Mike and Jill Last Name :   Clapper Todays Date :   5-26-2005 Email address :   mclapper@pcpartner.net Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   We are thinking about you often and praying for you. We would like to get together with you guys and Scott, Chris, and Samantha if you are up for it! First Name :   Terri Last Name :   Grabb Todays Date :   5/22/05 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Thank you so much for praying for Corbin and Little Al for watching out for him. Little Al brought Corbin home with no surgery. Thank you again. Terri and Family First Name :   verdabell Last Name :   behrends pruitt Todays Date :   May 22, 2005 Email address :   vertpruitt@bellsouth.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   Hi again from Tennessee. Just read all your updates and enjoyed them. We have just returned from Big Canoe Georgia. We brought back 58 large rainbow trout. My kids like them smoked so Gene will have to crank up the smoker. Your annual fishing trip is a r First Name :   Uncle Dave Last Name :    Todays Date :   5/20/2005 Email address :   david.myers@sci-us.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   WE ARE BACK! Congratulations to Mary Cate! Holly you just make sure all them bad boys treat you nice way up there in the wilderness. If one does not like to eat fish, can one get a pork chop done over the fire? First Name :   Jen Last Name :   Wasek Todays Date :   5/18/05 Email address :   jwasek@msimoldbuilders.com Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   YEAH!!! I have been checking daily for updates. Thank you for taking the time to let all of us into your life. Have a great vacation -you deserve it!! Love, JEN First Name :   marycateandashley Last Name :    Todays Date :   5.16 Email address :    Comments (Only 256 characters get posted) :   hi! thank you again SO SO much for coming out for my graduation a few weeks ago. i was so happy to see you! little al is on my dresser, so hes the first baby i see in the morning. miss you guys tons! xoxox