Comments on: 482 days

By: Heidi Blair

Heidi Blair — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:15:08 +0000

I was just directed to this blog by cakewrecks. I read the entire story over the last two days, I couldn’t stop. I am amazed at you & your sweet little boy. I’m sad, so very sad, about losing him and your tiny girl. Your faith is inspiring as is your honesty with the hard times. Thank you so much for sharing this all! James’ smile made me want to give him a million cuddles. On a side note, I am an insulin pump wearer and could fully relate to a lot of that part. Your baby pump-belt was great! Much love & prayers for you all

By: Kimi

Kimi — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:45:35 +0000

Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your lives, joys and sorrows with us all – I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes, and can’t imagine how you both must have felt.

James was a miracle baby, and thanks to you he will live on in so many hearts that never got to meet him in life.

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:21:01 +0000

John & Abby – I want to thank you both for the beautiful story you shared with all of us of your sweet baby boy (& girl). I believe I 1st learned of your blog on Cake Wrecks sometime in late ’08. Your story has truly touched me. I have twin boys (now 18 months) and there have been several days that I have gotten home from work and hugged them both extra tightly.
Your words have also given me pause several times. Pause because I know I haven’t thanked God enough for my blessings. We never do know what God has in store for us. We need to live each day to the fullest, grateful for all He has given to us. James lived each of his 482 days the best way he could. He never would have reached all the milestones he was able to achieve w/o the help of such loving parents. You both gave him all that you could.
I know that there must be feelings of guilt any time a child passes on. What did I do wrong? What could I have done differently? I think you both did as much as you could & that 8/20/08 was just the day that God wanted James back by His side.
I look forward to moving on to your other blog & continuing to read your story.

By: Aubrey

Aubrey — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:20:56 +0000

Abby and John

I also came acrosed this blog from Jen’s site. You’re story, though sad, has been very inspirational to me. The way that you continue to have faith, even when all of this was happening has been a great motivation to me. Even though i never knew James. I feel like i loved him. I will continue to pray for you.

Aubrey

By: Look at the bright side!

Look at the bright side! — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 20:58:15 +0000

Well, at least he died sooner than later. Look at the bright side: you would have had to constantly care for him even when you were old. This way it’s better, and now you have much more time for yourself!

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:14:04 +0000

I’ve stumbled across this site today and have been reading your blogs for the past few hours. I can only say how amazed I am at your religion, spirit, strength, and love for your child. I am amazed by his story, and I indulge in every image of him. You can tell that James was a very special little guy, and he was meant for more than life here on Earth. The Lord needed him and took him into heaven.

I pray for you and your family during your grieving. I can only assume you miss him every single day, but hope you can remain positive in knowing that his pain and suffering is over, and he is whole and blessed as an angel of heaven.

My prayers go out to you and your family.

I will pass along the blog so that others may know of little James and his story. Thank you for sharing.

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:53:27 +0000

Abby and John,

Though I’ve never met you or did not have the pleasure of meeting Sweet Baby James, I find myself unbearably saddened by the news of your son’s passing. I came across your blog through Jen’s website and was touched by her posting of James’ first birthday cake.

I wanted to reach out to you because I know that your pain must be daily and without relent. James lived a wonderful life while he was here on earth, and it is hard for me not be angry with God for taking away your beautiful boy so quickly. Still, I know that he is living with our Savior, smiling down upon you and thanking you for all of the love you gave him when he was alive. I commend you for writing this blog and giving us all a reason to believe that there can be life after such a tragedy. Thank you for sharing James and your family with us.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:46:10 +0000

I have been reading your blog only recently, so I know I’m late in posting. My name is Charlotte, and I’m 14 and from New Zealand.

Your story has been a great encouragement. I’ll keep on praying for you, regardless of how late I am. Thank you.
I don’t know what to say.

By: Emma

Emma — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:11:37 +0000

I just want to thank you for sharing James story. I have sat here more wrapped up in anything than I have in a long time.
I have never seen a more gorgeous boy and was touched by your blog. Your love for him was apparent in every word.
It saddens me but I know that he is without boundaries now and I warm when I think of his bright eyes and smile.
I hope one day I can have a child as special and beautiful as James. I will never forget this story and how much children fill our lives with love, brightness and purpose, even if it is for a short time.

By: laura

laura — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:45:55 +0000

abby and john,

thank you for sharing your wonderful story. james was a truly special little boy and look how many lives he touched! i only started reading his blog today (i’m a fan of cakewrecks and hadn’t been by in a while…). needless to say, i got very emotional and want his parents and grandparents to know that their love touched so many of us. rest peacefully, sweet baby james…

<3,
“auntie” laura