That is a moving story. As the parent of two young boys, its hard not to be touched by it. I hope your trip made your bigger journey easier to deal with. Good luck to you and your son.
Lovingly and well written. Being the father of a four year old and an almost seven year old (and having made a few trips to the ER) your story strikes close to home. There can be no greater feeling of helplessness when our little ones are faced with a tough stretch of trail that can't be walked for them. Hang in there and my most heartfelt best wishes for a positive outcome.
Beautiful, Steve. Thank you. I can thank the universe, once again, that my kids are grown and healthy, but this is part of why I climb, too. Hang in there...
Thank you, Steve. I am praying for your son, Jonathan. He is blessed to have you for a dad.
Noah (Oregon) - Jan 10, 2006 12:20 am - Hasn't voted
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Thanks for writing. We all grow from knowing more about the human condition. I am right with you on this one (We've done 5 weeks in the NICU ourselves).
Thank you Steve for so emotionally written story. Anything connected to the kids is heartbreaking. It hit me reading between the lines. I wish you all the best.
God bless you Steve and your family. Children are a blessing and a gift. Hang in there and thank you for your beautiful words that moved me to tears thinking of my 2nd daughter who is hiking in heaven.
Great story. I have 2 boys myself and often think of mine and their mortality and how lucky I am. Not only is your kiddo brave and stron but you are too.
Wow, how we love the mountains where we can reflect and find peace. And how we love our children where we find joy. This story has touched my heart. God bless both father and son.
Steve, I finally gathered the courage to read this story and reflect on it alone. My heart is breaking for you and yours. I am so tempted to jump in my car and drive hundreds of miles that separate us to just give you a big hug and tell you over and over again that things will get better. And they will! Don't you ever doubt that. Hang in there, my dear friend. Etsuko and I are sending you our love and thoughts.
Steve, Just read your trip report. When I ran into you that day I remember a sense of almost palpable of thoughts radiating from you and nearly asked, " is there something you wanted to say?" And so you have. I wish for you and your family abundant love, peace and support.
R Pollard - Jan 8, 2006 3:03 pm - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentThat is a moving story. As the parent of two young boys, its hard not to be touched by it. I hope your trip made your bigger journey easier to deal with. Good luck to you and your son.
rhyang - Jan 9, 2006 12:55 am - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentI only just saw this Steve. I guess there isn't much I can say that hasn't been said in email. Good wishes.
Nelson - Jan 9, 2006 9:02 am - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentA heart-wrenching story, Steve, written with grace, wisdom, fear and hope. Keep us posted from time to time, OK? Good luck.
Carbo - Jan 9, 2006 12:42 pm - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentVery moving. I can't even imagine what you must be going through. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your son.
Dave Dinnell - Jan 9, 2006 6:34 pm - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentLovingly and well written. Being the father of a four year old and an almost seven year old (and having made a few trips to the ER) your story strikes close to home. There can be no greater feeling of helplessness when our little ones are faced with a tough stretch of trail that can't be walked for them. Hang in there and my most heartfelt best wishes for a positive outcome.
cftbq - Jan 9, 2006 7:56 pm - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentBeautiful, Steve. Thank you. I can thank the universe, once again, that my kids are grown and healthy, but this is part of why I climb, too. Hang in there...
magellan - Jan 9, 2006 11:46 pm - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentThank you, Steve. I am praying for your son, Jonathan. He is blessed to have you for a dad.
Noah (Oregon) - Jan 10, 2006 12:20 am - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentThanks for writing. We all grow from knowing more about the human condition. I am right with you on this one (We've done 5 weeks in the NICU ourselves).
Chad Couch - Jan 10, 2006 3:10 pm - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentYour son and your family are in my prayers. I don't know what else to say but "Thank you." Thank you for posting this.
Scott - Jan 10, 2006 4:25 pm - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentMay the grace of God be with you and your son.
steeleman - Jan 11, 2006 1:12 am - Hasn't voted
Trip Report Commentwow steve, that moved me to tears. very nicely written and i feel privileged that you have chosen to share this experience with us.
tomi - Jan 11, 2006 12:02 pm - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentThank you Steve for so emotionally written story. Anything connected to the kids is heartbreaking. It hit me reading between the lines. I wish you all the best.
gahmann - Jan 13, 2006 12:23 am - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentGod bless you Steve and your family. Children are a blessing and a gift. Hang in there and thank you for your beautiful words that moved me to tears thinking of my 2nd daughter who is hiking in heaven.
Foxy Long Bottoms - Jan 14, 2006 8:11 pm - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentGreat story. I have 2 boys myself and often think of mine and their mortality and how lucky I am. Not only is your kiddo brave and stron but you are too.
oldsnowy - Jan 16, 2006 1:47 pm - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentWow, how we love the mountains where we can reflect and find peace. And how we love our children where we find joy. This story has touched my heart. God bless both father and son.
Misha - Jan 18, 2006 3:27 am - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentSteve, I finally gathered the courage to read this story and reflect on it alone. My heart is breaking for you and yours. I am so tempted to jump in my car and drive hundreds of miles that separate us to just give you a big hug and tell you over and over again that things will get better. And they will! Don't you ever doubt that. Hang in there, my dear friend. Etsuko and I are sending you our love and thoughts.
Amy G - Jan 18, 2006 10:24 pm - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentSteve, Just read your trip report. When I ran into you that day I remember a sense of almost palpable of thoughts radiating from you and nearly asked, " is there something you wanted to say?" And so you have. I wish for you and your family abundant love, peace and support.
Vladislav - Feb 7, 2006 5:17 pm - Hasn't voted
Trip Report CommentWhen mysteries are gone, hope is not lost. My thoughts are with Jonathan. Keep fighting, little guy.