Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Soaking up each moment

Guess who?  I wanted to give you an update because I feel like the whole village has fallen in love with William and he is on our minds all the time lately.  William is becoming increasingly tired but after his catnaps, he is alert and we are able to enjoy this time with him.  Julie and Ryan are taking turns sitting with William and holding his hand.  His brothers also take their turns having special time with William and they too sit and hold his hand.  These moments are very sweet and tender.

William always perks up for his visits with James.  It means the world to James when Julie and Ryan tell him how William changes when they are together.  Tonight as we attempted to leave to go to swim practice, William cried that he didn't want James to leave.  Guess who didn't swim today?  How could we say no to this sweet boy?  He's got all of us wrapped around his finger!  William doesn't have a lot of energy but he still beat James at 2 out of 3 games of Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games on the Wii. 

Julie and Ryan appreciate all the prayers, cards, emails, messages of love and support.  I am also grateful for the delicious strawberry jam and jam vehicles (biscuits) dropped at their door today!  And thank you all for all the nice comments written to me and my son on this blog and on Julie's Facebook page.


11 comments:

  1. Love and hugs to the Murdocks and the Davies!

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  2. Mr William - thank you for your example of courage, faith, spirit. You have taught me and my family so much through your journey and we are made better through your life and example. I love your sweet parents and am so grateful they are such valiant stewards. All our love - the Holladay's

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  3. William is always on my mind. Thank you for the update Lisa! You have touched the lives of so many people. Thank you for your courageous example! Love - The Runyans

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  4. Thank you Lisa!!!! I'm so happy to know that James brings William happiness at this time. You are right, he is in my every thought so I am super grateful for your update. Hugs!
    Julie I am sending huge hugs to you and Ryan and praying for you and your family. I love you so much. You are amazing and a great example to me.
    Xoxoxoxoxo

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  5. Thanks for keeping us updated, Lisa, and for ALL the love and service you and your family have given the Murdocks! I know your family's friendship means the world to them...that is a forever friendship, for sure! Sending lots of love and hugs to all you awesome people up Sacramento way! <3

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  6. I'm so glad that we have this link into your lives. We are all praying for your family and are happy to hear that you are able to have such sweet moments together. We love you all so much. William, I am so glad to have the chance to watch you grow. You are a super hero to us all. Like the song As a Child of God...we all have a super power, and you have learned just how to use it!
    Michelle Rodgers and family

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  7. Thank you Lisa for the update. You are all on our minds constantly. We love you all.

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  8. Amazing how William has touched so many individuals and families. We too pray for your family during this time. Know that you are loved and we wish our outreach of connection were under different circumstances. Thanks for the updates Julie and Lisa. What a wonderful example William and the Murdock family is. On another note, look for a picture of William as a baby with other track babies on FB. I just came across it the other day and wanted to share. :)

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  9. Julie, thank you for forwarding us the link to this blog. We here at BayKids cannot stop thinking about your family and what a truly amazing person William is. We are sending hugs and prayers. - Jade

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  10. We will be there in spirit with Danny and Sarah. We are praying that you will have a healing time with all your family there. There are no words...We love your family. Gary and Debbie Gessel

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  11. Julie and family, thinking of you and knowing what you are going through. I hope you experience peace, light and joy in the coming days!

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