tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post1364670064880507624..comments2023-11-17T03:16:36.505-08:00Comments on It Takes Villages: A Place in our HeartsJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12693900768195528953noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-15442219961134463982014-01-16T20:13:21.571-08:002014-01-16T20:13:21.571-08:00Hi Julie. I'm a nurse at Sutter Memorial and ...Hi Julie. I'm a nurse at Sutter Memorial and I was at work today and thought of Will and your family. I hope you are all doing ok. Just wanted to let you know I was thinking and praying for you all.Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17012395615623981265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-34786268315855187122013-05-27T09:22:22.629-07:002013-05-27T09:22:22.629-07:00I just happened to come across your blog while res...I just happened to come across your blog while researching something for work. Your family's bravery and faith in Jesus are inspiring and have brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing your hearts and struggles in very real ways. You have a sister in Christ in NJ that is praying for all of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-65024744398458481222013-05-19T22:36:39.487-07:002013-05-19T22:36:39.487-07:00Just thinking about you today. I read this tender ...Just thinking about you today. I read this tender blog post from awhile ago but am so grateful it's still here. We thought of William the other day playing "where's my water" I got that game because of your sweet story last year of him coming out of a procedure when he asked "where's my water?" and you ran to get 'real' water, but he wanted to get his game ;) we love you and thanks for sharing a little of you here. Call familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532715284919584726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-86728239060403355852013-02-23T14:04:51.772-08:002013-02-23T14:04:51.772-08:00You are amazing Julie! I've followed your jou...You are amazing Julie! I've followed your journey through this blog and have commented before, but want you to know how loved you are and that there are more prayers than you know going out for you and your family. William was a valiant, strong warrior and that's why heaven needed him back. I've cried many tears reading your tender words about your boy(s). YOU are a chosen mama that is stronger and wiser than most! Love to you and your family as you continue one day at a time on this journey. I wish I could wrap my arms around you and cry with you......if only we were back at BYU together :) I think of you often and pray you'll be lifted up everyday! Thank you for sharing your family with all of us. You are such an inspiration.....and William was lucky and blessed to have you as his mama!!! Love you Julie----Laci Olmstead McCune xoxoLacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16427726538156446417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-50840287219526118202013-02-11T19:10:29.222-08:002013-02-11T19:10:29.222-08:00My favorite memories of William include telephone ...My favorite memories of William include telephone conversations-when I would want to ask him something, he would interrupt (being so full of ideas) and say, "Grandma, can I tell you something?..." and of course I would listen and learn. I'll also never forget the night after a piano recital when William gave me a private performance over the phone of a Mozart sonatina. I was so proud, and sure he was the best 7 year old pianist ever born! Grandpa and I will always remember a special trip to Austin right after he was born he had his first outing in a baby Bjorn pack and was so adorable. His bright eyes, blond hair, energy and smile will always be irreplaceable and unique, from his days as a toddler through December 2011 when I got to spend time with him at the hospital. What a wonderful boy he has always been, and will only continue to grow and amaze us.Remae Murdockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01017970773773005170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-52208943019348093612013-02-01T08:21:34.008-08:002013-02-01T08:21:34.008-08:00Julie you are such an amazing person. This post wa...Julie you are such an amazing person. This post was beautiful and moving. I have read it a couple of times now and I have cried each time. We continue to pray for your family and we think of William often. Soul Sister has a special place in my heart. <br />It broke my heart to read what poor Clark must be going through. Tell him that to me William and Clark are like peanut butter and jelly. They will always be together. I can not hear the name William with out attomaticly thinking of Clark too. When we moved from Folsom the twins were just babies, so we really just knew William and Clark. They were two little peas in a pod. In fact, the other day I had to take a second to try and think of the real name of Clark's famous exploring companion as in Lewis and Clark because all I could think of was William and Clark. <br />We love you guys!<br />Love, The LambsWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01225244131852267829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-4378165083434273042013-01-29T08:16:53.961-08:002013-01-29T08:16:53.961-08:00Thank you so much, Julie, for writing this. I cri...Thank you so much, Julie, for writing this. I cried as I read it. I know that it means a lot to me and to others to be able to share with you and Ryan and the kids. <br /><br />My favorite memory of William (I think I've shared this before) is from being together as a family at Mom B's funeral. We were sitting in the back yard and William, who must have been two or so, sang all the words to take me out to the ball game with gusto. It was ADORABLE! <br /><br />loves and hugs.Anna Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02376781793087491281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-10862268937480063542013-01-27T19:48:20.236-08:002013-01-27T19:48:20.236-08:00Julie- you, Ryan and your whole family are truly a...Julie- you, Ryan and your whole family are truly amazing. Your posting is so heartfelt, I wanted to just simply take a moment to let you know that Spencer and the Pihl family still talk fondly of William and we think of him often. You have always been an angel to us in our own journey with Spencer's disease and treatment, and we just wanted to let you know we are still thinking of you all.<br /><br />W.C., Spencer, Emily and the Pihlswcpihlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16657501537414036962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-64867215822242264462013-01-26T05:31:29.264-08:002013-01-26T05:31:29.264-08:00Thank you for sharing your thoughts, feelings, and...Thank you for sharing your thoughts, feelings, and insights with us, Julie. The story of William's dream is very precious. I'm glad you and Ryan raised William in such a way that he was both receptive to that message and comfortable sharing it with you. Hugs.Terrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-90579689350281096482013-01-25T20:30:05.210-08:002013-01-25T20:30:05.210-08:00Thank you for sharing your story! You make me want...Thank you for sharing your story! You make me want to live with more authenticity, patience, & love towards my family. The Gilbertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644879258140294090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-55700116334179983232013-01-21T22:36:52.050-08:002013-01-21T22:36:52.050-08:00I have loved being able to get to know you recentl...I have loved being able to get to know you recently and boy do I admire you and your family. Your story of William's strength and faith after Disneyland had me balling and hoping I can have half the faith he has. Thanks for sharing!Lindsey Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06121230821668236093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-43954389608665071082013-01-19T23:25:18.987-08:002013-01-19T23:25:18.987-08:00I love you Julie. I love William. I look forward t...I love you Julie. I love William. I look forward to eternal asilomars and balboas. hugs and love katie jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625492363680310183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-44451445365698057582013-01-18T18:35:01.175-08:002013-01-18T18:35:01.175-08:00I miss William. His infectious smile, sharp sense...I miss William. His infectious smile, sharp sense of humor and his loving nature... I remember the silly times we had playing the Multiplication Dice game. Whenever we rolled a tie, we were always both astounded and just giggled out loud. Every time! Will also knew that I was highly susceptible to other people's yawns~that I would immediately yawn if he did. He cleverly used this to his advantage as a distraction from getting back to the task at hand. He would yawn (I finally caught on that he was 'fake' yawning!) and really got me going :-) William has a special place in my heart and always will. I think of you all often and send you loving hugs.Mrs. Jonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-64820662707124523292013-01-18T13:48:31.006-08:002013-01-18T13:48:31.006-08:00Thank you for sharing this beautiful post. Your w...Thank you for sharing this beautiful post. Your words and experiences continue to touch our hearts and we think of you often. Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15414406288103357265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-86533203277072991742013-01-18T13:15:05.045-08:002013-01-18T13:15:05.045-08:00I will always remember how much the other children...I will always remember how much the other children in Primary were so happy on the days he was able to make it. They love him so much. And I love and pray for you.Kathryn Poduskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03341258232495718062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050454783329206238.post-86324650402624543402013-01-18T12:13:43.999-08:002013-01-18T12:13:43.999-08:00Thank you for being so gracious as to share this. ...Thank you for being so gracious as to share this. I feel my heart knit with yours...<br /><br />Much Love,<br /><br />DeniseDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07327587840938938761noreply@blogger.com