tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post7769664133366351952..comments2023-06-14T06:35:08.986-07:00Comments on theatypicallife: Believe it or not...Matt Mooneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07440281183532430923noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-62065653520632718352009-06-17T17:14:56.088-07:002009-06-17T17:14:56.088-07:00I learned of your Angel son on a re-airing of the ...I learned of your Angel son on a re-airing of the Oprah Show. Congratulations on your new life. And Thank You for opening my heart to Eliot. Love and Luck, Elizabeth, Michael and Gabriel Michael.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168709015408324058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-80670916367923585102009-06-03T11:08:32.375-07:002009-06-03T11:08:32.375-07:00Hello, im Catarina, from Portugal, and i was watch...Hello, im Catarina, from Portugal, and i was watching oprah right now (we have a channel that puts the show on air everyday)and it was the episode of the miracle children. i had to search for the site about Eliot. So touching and it was, after all, so brave of you, the way you deal with everything. So entusiastic about each day with him..and that is what life is about. But i must tell you that i cried a lot.. You gave a meaning to his life, even if he was so young to understand. Maybe he had more love and attention around him than some people have in their entire lifes. Im just writing to wish you all the best with Hazel! Appreciate each day with her, the way you did with Eliot. <br /><br />Have a great life.<br />Catarina.catarinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-79456140313186613792009-01-11T11:05:00.000-08:002009-01-11T11:05:00.000-08:00I like Oprah!I love Eliot!!!I like Oprah!<BR/>I love Eliot!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-13951454753297408392009-01-09T20:14:00.000-08:002009-01-09T20:14:00.000-08:00i never watch oprah but my mom told me to put it o...i never watch oprah but my mom told me to put it on, i was so happy to see something in the media about trisomt 18 a word i learned nov of 07. i was pregant with my 3rd child and had my routine blood tests, they told me my son would be born with trisomy 18, my husband and i were devistated. the doctor wanted me to have an abortion 5 mos into my pregnancy. we decided that we were meant to be this babys parents and kept the pregnancy.my son dean was born april 7th 08. He was perfect in everyway and trisomy free.He is 9 mos old now and a wonderful little boy thank god i didnt listen to the doctors.<BR/>Dwhite39@nycap.rr.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-2562110688201969162008-12-28T20:13:00.000-08:002008-12-28T20:13:00.000-08:00Im bummed I didn't know about this to catch it in ...Im bummed I didn't know about this to catch it in time.... is there away to catch it on youtube or can you post a copy of it here?<BR/><BR/>happy holidaysMisty Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289401488332917071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-62126852095827982162008-11-11T19:47:00.000-08:002008-11-11T19:47:00.000-08:00Matt and Ginny,What a wonderful tribute "99 Balloo...Matt and Ginny,<BR/>What a wonderful tribute "99 Balloons" is to the love between parents and a child. I have a dear friend who gave birth to twin girls a month ago and one baby has Trisomy 18, like Eliot did. You two are well aware of what they are going through right now---then times two! I know it would mean so much to my friend and her husband to get a word of encouragement from you. Would that be possible? They are both Christians and know they will see their little girl again but it is still very difficult to let her go so soon. I will forward an email address or street address if you would be willing to contact them. Congratulations on the birth of Hazel and may God bess your family richly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-54419559782480647982008-11-03T08:13:00.000-08:002008-11-03T08:13:00.000-08:00Matt and Ginny, I saw the story of eliots life on ...Matt and Ginny, I saw the story of eliots life on Oprah and you have truly touched my heart. I had a baby girl on Oct 3 and was suffering from a little depression afterwards. After seeing you on Oprah I decided to open my eyes to what life is truly about. I look at my girls completely differently and feel so blessed that God has given them to me. thank you for sharing his story of his life to all of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-21132344588937594492008-11-02T01:17:00.000-07:002008-11-02T01:17:00.000-07:00i am SO excited. many months ago, i sent an email...i am SO excited. many months ago, i sent an email to oprah mentioning eliot's story. i don't know if that was helpful, but i believe that God can use eliot's story to bring HIS GOOD NEWS to oprah and her fans! i am out of the country so will have to catch a rerun! God bless! janGramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15233437547768850286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-65414342029079142432008-11-01T22:43:00.000-07:002008-11-01T22:43:00.000-07:00Hi Matt and Ginny! I saw you guys on the Oprah sho...Hi Matt and Ginny! I saw you guys on the Oprah show this week and decided to see the longer video of Eliot on Youtube, as well as view Eliot's blog. You guys are amazing. God is amazing. I felt so moved after watching the video and hearing your story that I just wrote a blog about you guys :) If interested, you can read it at sixstringepiamk.blogspot.com Congratulations on your new addition!!! :) ~AnnaAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05659321125825689749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-53881899688767738292008-11-01T07:53:00.000-07:002008-11-01T07:53:00.000-07:00The show honoured you and your story. Thank you fo...The show honoured you and your story. Thank you for having the courage to share it. <BR/><BR/>I have mourned both my parents and found that there is honour in a <A HREF="http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=72Wd_ESi6rQ" REL="nofollow">Celebration of Life </A>, as you have done. Truly inspiring. <BR/><BR/>Best of luck in the future!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-19169395527598802842008-10-31T15:11:00.000-07:002008-10-31T15:11:00.000-07:00I have to say your story REALLY touched me. I have...I have to say your story REALLY touched me. I have shared your video with friends and family. I heard of your family through Oprah and I bawled the entire time. I have three sick children at home (with colds) and my patience had been wearing thin until i watched your video and it really brought me back to reality and made me ever so greatful. Thank you for sharing your story, it really touched our family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-50888983424025967872008-10-31T00:26:00.000-07:002008-10-31T00:26:00.000-07:00I rarely watch Oprah, but I DVR her show in hopes ...I rarely watch Oprah, but I DVR her show in hopes of seeing something that touches my heart. Well, I just happened to see on DVR today her Miracle children episode, and just had to find out more about Eliot. What a beautiful boy he was. My eyes are still swollen, and my Kleenex box is considerably lighter now. Thank you for sharing your journey with me in ninetynineballoons. I look forward to the rest of the story. And congratulations on Eliot's baby sister!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-70867369972383257532008-10-30T16:56:00.000-07:002008-10-30T16:56:00.000-07:00Hello. My name is Kim Durham[obviously lol] and I'...Hello. My name is Kim Durham[obviously lol] and I'm a photographer from Northwest Arkansas.<BR/>My reason for contacting you is my sister came over this evening and told me your story. It touched me to the core of my soul. I'm a believer in faith and paying it forward...God has blessed me beyong belief, I'm so gracious for his gift that he bestowed within me of photography.<BR/>I would like to offer to you and your amazing family my services for FREE, for as long as God continues to bless me with my talent. <BR/>If you havent had belly shot's I'd LOVE to do those! <BR/>Maybe we could talk about a baby club?<BR/><BR/>all this is of course, if you dont have a family photographer or a favorite photographer.<BR/><BR/>In his image,<BR/>Be blessed!<BR/>Kim Durham<BR/><BR/>PhotographerKim Durham Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11736142826988496474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-22563854209853522572008-10-30T15:02:00.000-07:002008-10-30T15:02:00.000-07:00i found your websites after watching the oprah sho...i found your websites after watching the oprah show and what an amazing testimony is the life of eliot! after it was over i went in search of the 99 balloons video so i could share it with my husband and we sat and watched it and cried, actually sobbed, together. the truth and conviction (in a good way) that it brought was incredible. we just recently had our first son, gideon, 4 months ago after 6 yrs of trying and 2 miscarriages and we held him and watched and listened to eliot's life and we were reminded once again of the amazing gift of life we've been given and every time i look at my son i think of eliot and appreciate you all opening your hearts and story to the world. life is a precious gift and daily that is forgotten, thank you for allowing eliot to remind so many, including us. we take so much for granted and let so many important things slip by, but God certainly has used eliot to be a reminder of treasuring it all!<BR/><BR/>blessings to you and to little hazel! <BR/><BR/>the pearson'shuhlaroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763532599577337052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-60462645498012785082008-10-29T07:45:00.000-07:002008-10-29T07:45:00.000-07:00Yesterday I came home to find my 12 and 15 year ol...Yesterday I came home to find my 12 and 15 year old boys crying in the living room. They had just watched Eliot's story on Oprah and insisted that I sit down right that second and watch. 10 minutes later all three of us were sobbing, not in sadness however; in awe of the love and faith that you both showed. All three of us learned more from your family in that few minutes than we could ever imagine. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes and please know that your family will be in my prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-39206968802554650732008-10-28T23:35:00.000-07:002008-10-28T23:35:00.000-07:00Thanks for telling your story. Just saw it at 2AM ...Thanks for telling your story. Just saw it at 2AM on Oprah and the tears are flowing. Congratulations on the birth of your daughter!<BR/>MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-47585548014000499902008-10-28T23:00:00.000-07:002008-10-28T23:00:00.000-07:00I just saw the Oprah spot - so touching and inspir...I just saw the Oprah spot - so touching and inspiring! Best wishes with your new baby.joefitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08760619377448510930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-77900314306662261442008-10-28T22:43:00.000-07:002008-10-28T22:43:00.000-07:00I just watched your segment on Oprah..what a truly...I just watched your segment on Oprah..what a truly touching story. I was selfishly upset for a brief moment when an Amber alert cut into your 99 Balloons film, but thank goodness for the internet--I was able to watch it. What a beautiful tribute to your son. Thank you so much for sharing your story.talianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675429649707610355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-71987599975500538362008-10-28T21:51:00.000-07:002008-10-28T21:51:00.000-07:00Okay, so I've been boycotting Oprah, but leave it ...Okay, so I've been boycotting Oprah, but leave it to Eliot Mooney to make me cave. :) That's the way to get Jesus' name on Oprah!!!!<BR/><BR/>What a beautiful, beautiful legacy your boy has! I first watched his video in the last days of my pregnancy with my baby girl, whom we had been told had a serious neurological condition threatening her life, and in her five days on this earth, I knew to celebrate each and every day partly because of your precious example. How incredible. <BR/><BR/>Eliot, you're a great big brother. Give Miller Grace some tips and tell her to get ready! Our baby's coming in April! :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08759365262093159087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-64458524524060459092008-10-28T21:47:00.000-07:002008-10-28T21:47:00.000-07:00Okay, so I've been boycotting Oprah, but leave it ...Okay, so I've been boycotting Oprah, but leave it to Eliot Mooney to make me cave. :) That's the way to get Jesus' name on Oprah!!!!<BR/><BR/>What a beautiful, beautiful legacy your boy has! I first watched his video in the last days of my pregnancy with my baby girl, whom we had been told had a serious neurological condition threatening her life, and in her five days on this earth, I knew to celebrate each and every day partly because of your precious example. How incredible. <BR/><BR/>Eliot, you're a great big brother. Give Miller Grace some tips and tell her to get ready! Our baby's coming in April! :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08759365262093159087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-19539248588508152942008-10-28T21:21:00.000-07:002008-10-28T21:21:00.000-07:00I am so proud of you guys, and I'm sure Elliot's l...I am so proud of you guys, and I'm sure Elliot's life will impact the world. He's such a special child of God and I'm glad his testimony will be aired. It's a success story and I'm glad it'll be shared at the same time as the stories of miracle children that are alive on Earth. I look forward to seeing Elliot in Heaven.Tedavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096098935033192609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-8186236000478507742008-10-28T20:41:00.000-07:002008-10-28T20:41:00.000-07:00Matt and Ginny,My family is asleep and I am watchi...Matt and Ginny,<BR/>My family is asleep and I am watching the 10:30PM rerun of Oprah.....and I am crying! I am so so sorry for your loss. What I love the most is that not only did you get to the tell the world about your precious son you also got God on Oprah! Your faith is so present in your video. What an awesome tribute to Eliot and God! I know they are both so proud of you both everyday! Congratulations on your little boy or girl to come. That is one lucky baby! I will be checking back to see what you have! Take care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-75969862608174105542008-10-28T20:34:00.000-07:002008-10-28T20:34:00.000-07:00ttAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-52826290541342946992008-10-28T20:32:00.000-07:002008-10-28T20:32:00.000-07:00You are such an amazing testimony of God's love. I...You are such an amazing testimony of God's love. I made special arrangements to watch Oprah today, i will watch Fri for the update. Eliots life still touches this world! Thank you for sharing his life with us in this special way!MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09066492943723194153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4981215402335256939.post-49057789845910816172008-10-28T19:20:00.000-07:002008-10-28T19:20:00.000-07:00Dear Matt and Ginny - I saw the Oprah segment abou...Dear Matt and Ginny - I saw the Oprah segment about your wonderful son, Eliot, today.<BR/><BR/>I just wanted to share with you how much Eliot's story touched my heart.<BR/><BR/>My husband and I are expecting our first child, a little girl, in March. We learned last week that there is a chance she has Trisomy 18.<BR/><BR/>Eliot's story gives us so much hope and comfort. And so much peace to know that if our girl is faced with the same challenges Eliot faced, her life, however long or short it may be, can be filled with immense joy and love.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing Eliot's story.MissPiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587396602411455615noreply@blogger.com