Many of you have been sending emails or Facebook messages to us in support. I know it is odd to make a comment on a specific blog post if it is unrelated. So, I'm adding this page so that you can have one place where you can all go to let us know you are thinking of us, post questions about Clara, let us know whose prayer list she's on, etc.
Thanks to all of you for caring so much about us and for wanting to know what is going on. We try really hard to keep the blog updated and would love to hear from you as things progress.
38 comments:
I can't even imagine the fear you must feel watching your precious baby go through this time. I pray constantly that she will be fine and I know that God is looking over her. Love and Well Wishes from Brian and Pamela Jackson
Clara is constantly in our thoughts and prayers - as are you and her caregivers at the hospital. May the Holy Spirit protect and heal Clara, comfort you and bring you courage, and guide the minds, hearts, and hands of those providing her care. - Cassy and Grant
Uncle Jimmy and I have been keeping all of you in our prayers. I have been checking the blog on a daily basis. Please let us know if you need any more gift cards for food and we will get them to you. Give Clara a big hug for us.
Love to all
Aunt Terri and Uncle Jimmy
Just wanted you to know I've been praying for my sweet "niece" all the time! My mind floats to you guys often and I know that God's grace is surrounding you!
Brooke, I am sure you don't remember us but when you were a baby, you used to play in our den. You all lived across the street from us and I actually worked with your Dad. I have known your mom and dad for years and you since your were crawling around my den floor.
Roy and I pray every evening for Clara, you and your husband and Clara's grandparents. We will continue to lift her and you and your family up in prayer until that precious baby girl is completely healed and I know that day will come!! I admire your strength and what good parents you all are to her. I pray for her good heath and your strength.
Brooke,
You are an inspiration and Clara is a remarkable little fighter. The Red Williams Class at John Wesley UMC is praying for her.
Stay strong and God bless you all.
Patricia
Well, I think my FB account nearly exploded when I posted an anonymous request for prayer for my friend's sweet baby. Know that everyone is supporting you, Alan and Clara in the highest way possible. Great to hear that Clara is so happy and doing well. It's amazing how strong she is!
Love,
Karen & the boys
I stumbled upon your blog while looking for something else late Nov and now check it daily for updates on your little precious Clara & I pray for you and your family & Clara's caregivers whenever I think of you all, which is often these days. You and your husbands strength and in this scary situation are amazing and Clara is clearly one tough little fighter with so many who love her so much. I will continue to think of you, check in on your posts, and hope and pray for the very best. Stay strong and may God bless you all.
Hi Brooke! A couple of months ago my mom told me about sweet Clara (I think your mom is her friend on facebook) and I wanted to read your blog. I have been keeping up with the process for a while now and must say, I think of you guys often! I pray for Clara, Alan and you to have an immense amount of strength I can't really even fathom! I really can’t believe how strong Clara is; she is one amazing beautiful little girl. Please tell your mom and dad I said hello. God bless your family!:)
Hello from the Annunciation Maternity Home in Georgetown, TX where I work with Clara's Aunt Lauren. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and with strong little Clara. May tomorrow bring new hope and light to you all! - Alyssia
Hey guys, I just want you to know that Justin and I think and pray for the three of you everyday. I know I have been MIA in my comments lately but that doesn't mean I'm thinking of you any less! We want more than anything for today's transplant to go as smoothly as possible and for no complications to arise for Baby Clara. It's amazing that some stranger somewhere is going through such a selfless act today to give hope to Baby Clara whom he doesn't even know...how incredibly awesome!!! Love you guys and hope that you find comfort and peace today knowing that this is the beginning of a new life for Clara!
Love & Hugs,
Kathryn, Justin, and Jaycie
I am Justin Callaway's mom, Kate's mom-in-law and Jaycie's Nana. I have been keeping Baby Clara as well as her family in my prayers everyday. My friends are also praying for Baby Clara. We will be sending extra prayers today for Baby Clara!
Debbie Callaway
College Station, TX
I'm praying extra hard for Clara today. I'm also sending prayer reminders to our homeschool group (through which I first heard about Clara), to my North Texas Team in Training cycling friends (We rode in Clara's honor, among others, in Sept), and to my church.
I have been praying for all of you since I heard about Clara. I am especially holding you in thought & prayer on this special day.
May God bless you all.
Mary Rudis
Knoxville TN
Just wanted to let you know that I'm continuing to pray for baby Clara...every day when I am caring for Jaycie, I think of Clara and say a prayer for her. So, as you are entering this incredible process that we are all praying will lead to Clara's wellness, we are also holding you, her parents, up in our prayers, and for the entire extended family who loves her, and for the medical team, and for the doner, and for the nurses and staff who will care for her. May the Lord hold you all in the palm of his hand and bestow his healing grace on little Clara.
Pat Ferguson (Kathryn's mom)
John and I, neighbors in Menlo Park,
continue to hold Clara and all of you in our hearts and prayers. What wonderful pictures and words you posted of your special day yesterday.
Wow! What a beautiful and ingenious way to celebrate Claras special day! So grateful for the young man and his generousity...may he and Clara be blessed in this miraculous procedure! Sending love and many prayers to you all! God bless, the Gibneys xxxxx
Praying for all of you. Wish there was something else I could say to your post from today, but there are no words. Just know you are being lifted up, all three of you.
Keeping all of you in my prayers.
Debbie Callaway
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!
Brooke, I go to Christ Our King in Mt. Pleasant and sing in the choir. I just want you to know that I pray for her every night! Our entire choir prays for Clara and your entire family. God Bless you all!!
Jo Wenger
I sang with Frank in COK choir too, and I continue to pray for sweet Clara every day. She is on my miracle list!
Peggy Bayne
How wonderful! My family is constantly asking, "How is the Shannon Baby today?" I was so excited to read you post today. I went back to Friday and saw the accomplishments in such a few days. I feel you excitement and thanksgiving for these miracles! We will offer our thanks with you during our family rosary tonight! Love and hugs to all.
The Lipscombs, Bryan TX
I am so HAPPY for you guys!!! The Brazos Valley is praying for you!!!
Debbie Callaway, College Station, TX, "Whoop and Gigem"
I accidently came across your blog... I can't begin to imagine what you have all gone through but it is a really blessing that you will be able to take her home! Continue to pray daily thanking God for the miracle that first delivered Clara into your arms and the ongoing miracles which allow her to stay in your care! We will pray for you both as a family as well as continued healing for Clara and strength for both you Brooke and Alan.
Brooke & Allan Boyle - from Adelaide, Australia
Hi Brooke,
I have been helping your dad with his consulting web project this Fall. First, he is such a wonderful person to work with, and second, I know just how much he loves you and cherishes every minute with you guys. I have been praying for Clara and will continue to do so. I have children and understand the longing pains for healing when they are sick, but I cannot fathom a trial of this magnitude with my babies...but we know the good News, and I know that is carrying you!! I am celebrating this wonderful recent news with you and pray that your time getting settled at home is full of rich blessings. I will keep smiling in my heart and praising God for Ephesians 2:10 in your lives!!! Love to you :)
John and I send loads of love from England.
We hold you all in our hearts and prayers.
I was fascinated to see the message from the Foundation (I've already forgotten their name), offering help with teaching Clara to eat again, etc. What a marvelous thing to do! I do hope you've been able to work with them or with some other group to help with what she'll need. Prayers continue, of course. Haven't seen John and Carolyn this week, but figure they're around, since their ferns have been out in the sun for the last couple of days, and it's going to get very cold here tonight. I know they're aware of our prayers for Clara, and know how much we care. Hugs to you all, Suzy
Just saying HI! We still think of you and pray for you often! Hope things go well with the move!
Hi from Houston where we are visiting cousins. We enjoyed a week of Cajun fun and food in Louisiana with my family/old friends. We send loads of love from the South to you all.
Sarah and John
That video of Clara eating a Girl Scout cookie is just wonderful - and makes me want to eat a whole stack of them myself! She is just so adorable - I love it when she signs "All done." What marvelous news you've been posting - I can't wait to tell Carolyn and John how cute she is and how happy we are for all of you that this progress is being made. They're giving me a ride to the airport on Thursday, and I hope they'll show off even more photos.
Brooke, I go to COK and follow your blog very closely and continue to keep Clara in my prayers!!! God has given you and Alan INCREDIBLE strength. You are both amazing.
Love, Jo Wenger
Wonderful news . . . . and the joy of seeing Clara spinning and squealing in her costume warms our hearts here in England.
Love to all.
Came across this blog in my research God Bless you. Can I ask whether you considered cord blood banking after the new baby was born?
Bonnie
a genetics professional
Hey very happy to see the lovely prince happy ...i am looking for a help .. A couple of weeks back I wrote a mail to my friends in US regarding finding a match for my friend who is undergoing chemotherapy in US and needs a stem cell transplant. Unfortunately, it seems that his relapse has started and he has only 2 weeks left. Unfortunately, there was no match in the immediate family so far. We have extended the search outside of USA due to lack of time. I would like to request you to any tiny help possible.
Sign up as a donor here:
USA: http://bethematch.org/Join/Join_the_Registry.aspx,
India: http://datriworld.org/index.html
Germany and others: http://bethematch.org/About-Us/Global-transplant-network/International-donor-centers/
Forward the mail, Call people; Please join hands to save his life. If you are not able to register on the website, or should there be any information you need clarity on, please contact
Pls help us to find a donor at US ...pls share any links or contacts at US to reach donar my ID is deepashree78@gmail.com..
i came across this while looking into bone mallow transplants ,as i just be told my son has to get a transplant,hes 16 and has, this inspirational story has gaveing me a lot of believe and hope,i have started being a blood doner ,its a sad fact that i didnt think about beening a doner ,untill the desise came to my own door ,,my thoughts and prayers to you and family ,god bless and my health and happiness be with your little girl,,noel
I ran across this amazing story of faith and determination and courage through the dark times and the generosity of John - saving a life is the highest gift you can give and may your beautiful family always go from strength to strength in the best of health. I am of the Jewish faith and associated with the Chabad movement and am such a believer in the power of prayer and hope and may you only have happy and joyful days for the rest of your lives. I also live in Israel and have a non profit dedicated to marriage education and may your children grow up to have beautiful families and celebrations Susan Barth founder of Together in Happiness
Hello Family!
I came across your post today on Be the Match, I'm writing a paper on this cause to hopefully inspire others to join the registry. I'm not affected nor is anyone else in my family, but it's one of the causes i feel very passionate about. I hope all is well, wishing you and yours the best.
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