I just wanted express to you what a wonderful day we had at the picnic. It was a really special experience and I have never been to anything like that before. You two are a real inspiration and it just gives me hope that my cousin will be able to grasp the strength and courage to take from Olivia Rae and share the love that she was able to share with her for such a short time. I realized on Saturday that our family is not alone.
Thank you for sharing your story and your strength with us. It was truly a pleasure to meet you and your family. It brought out emotions that you tend to bury, but again our family was brought together as we went to visit Olivia Rae after the picnic. It is a time like this that brings a family close.
Michael lives on in the hearts of everyone, and even though I have not met him I feel as though I now know him and his memory keeps spreading J What a special gift, as you are truly a gifted woman!
I hope you were able to raise a sufficient amount of money for your cause, which I now consider our cause as well. Please keep me informed of any upcoming events.
Sincerely,
Sheriann Namer
I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of the
volunteers, Board members and supporters who are responsible for the
miracle
of compassion, help and healing that we call Michael's Feat. As
Michael's
father and this organization's co-founder, you have honored my son's
memory
in ways beyond my dreams and hopes. I am eternally grateful and ask
you to
continue with the hard work that makes Michael's Feat such a tremendous
resource for parents in need. God bless you all. Adam
I was touched to see your memorial fund and web site dedicated to
your son. I was especially affected by the way you viewed your son's life as
compelling and described him as strong. I, too, had a full Trisomy 13 baby last
summer.
My daughter, Jacqueline, lived only three hours, but the intensity
of her life has changed me forever. I felt as through she beat all the old
and had a strong will to live. While the pain of Jacqueline's death is
almost unbearable at times, I don't regret her life or the choices that I
made in bringing her into this world. I feel honored to have been the mother
of such a special baby. I know that she has a special place in heaven. I
guess I am emailing you to tell you that I share your views, and it's wonderful
to me to know that there are people out there who share mine. Your web site
is inspirational -- and so are you and your husband. I greatly admire
your strength and ability to channel your energy into such a worthwhile
cause.
Having personally
experienced the loss of a child, I can all too well appreciate the
profound grief you are sharing at this time. I know your love for one
another and a higher faith will sustain you through this most difficult
period. I am certain that you will draw strength and support from your
family and friends.
May you take comfort in
knowing that baby Michael Gerard's time on earth although was short, was a
loving, thoughtful, memorable time - like a brilliant shooting
star-bright, quick and gone all too soon, but the amazement we feel stays
with us always.
I wanted to write you a note to let you know how very
sorry I am that you had such a short time with Michael. Words are so
inadequate. Please know you and Michael are in our thoughts and prayers
daily. Your faith and courage are an inspiration to all of us. May God
continue to bless you with his grace, strength, and presence.
We received the news of Michael's death with heavy
hearts. Ever optimistic, we had hoped for a miracle! It is beyond our
human comprehension to understand why this happened. Your faith is strong.
Continue to put your faith in our Lord and He will give you rest Matthew
11:28-30
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