Throughout the Blogosphere and family, I’m always amazed at the people I come in contact with who want to wish us well, pray for Zoe and her parents and offer up their strength through kind words and gestures.
I’ve created this page as a place for you to write whatever you’d like for Zoe and her parents to read. You can be funny, silly, you can even suggest a fun site for us to visit while we wait (nothing says spending time like webkinz!)
Whatever you choose to say, we thank you. We appreciate your support, your prayers, and you just stopping in to say hi to us all.
Thank you and God Bless you,
Aunt Nikki
November 2, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Give Zoe a big hug from Gramma Carole please
November 3, 2008 at 1:46 am
Hi! I just came across Zoe situation on Twitter. I would like to send positive vibes, thoughts and prayers to everyone involved with her care ~ her family and the medical team. I’m also sending little Zoe a cyber-hug. <<>> Please don’t give up hope…
DM
November 3, 2008 at 11:11 am
I am so glad that Zoe finally got her cheeseburger. Hope that everything goes good today. I will be thinking of you Zoe. Sherry
November 4, 2008 at 8:16 am
Hi Zoe, I hope that you had a good nite sleep & finally got some water & a little something to eat. Just want to say that Uncle Justin says Hi, get better because he’ll be home soon, & he loves you very much! Everyone that I know & work with wishes you well, a speedy recovery & they are praying for you everyday! Always – my love – Nana
November 6, 2008 at 8:05 pm
HI, ZOE MOM AND DAD,, GRANDMA DAWN
I KNOW YOUR GRANDMA FROM HER JOB AT NOHC AND SHE TALKS ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME, WE ALL FEEL LIKE WE KNOW YOU TOO,I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU AS YOU WILL STAY IN MY PRAYERS. GET BETTER ZOE, LW
November 9, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Hi Zoe and family!!! Just read all the updates, and wanted to let ALL OF YOU know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there as best as you can. Hugs to all of you! ~Missy
November 9, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Zoe, I wish I was there to give you a big hug and perhaps play a game wi you. A big hug and lots of kisses to you, love you. Gramma Carole
November 9, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Hi zoe and Chrissy We (me, ron, and the kids ) are sending our love and hugs and kisses! call when you get a sec to breath and let us know times we can visit!My mom would like to come up wednesday, I think and she sends her love too! talk to you soon love Ya
November 9, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Hi Zoe – Just wanted to send you a little quick note tonight – I started coughing today & not really myself so I didn’t want to chance you getting anything if I’m getting a cold. I really think it’s cause I’m tired. I wanted to tell you that Uncle Justin called just a little bit ago & told me to tell you hi, & he hopes you get better real soon because he will see you in a month from now when he comes home for Christmas & he loves you. We didn’t get to talk much more because he had to get in Formation – Uncle Justin was a ‘soldier’ on Halloween night but he said he didn’t get any candy – just halls cough drops & they weren’t very good.
I love you sweetheart – lots of hugs, kisses from Nana, Grandpa Joe, Nia, Nala & of course Maxi pooch! We’ll see you tomorrow night hopefully we’ll get out of work in time. Love Nana
November 9, 2008 at 8:31 pm
Hi guys… I spoke to my Mom ( Elaine Bell, Wellington, Oh) today.. and she reminded me about Zoe… and told me about Mark… I can only wish your family the best.. and my thoughts are with you.
I have some great photos in my files from Zoe when she was very young on Carol B’s Porch… I’ll dig them out.. I am sure Zoe and Chrissy will want to see them!
Best wishes and love… Christy
November 10, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Chrissy, can you ask the gal that helped you get this web sight why it is that us with WebTV cannot get any of the pictures that you send? Sure like the web sight tho. Hugs to Zoe
November 10, 2008 at 6:04 pm
hi zoe=]]]
i heard about you through your moms friend
elizibeth in my psycology class.
i love your blog page its very pretty pink
is my favorite color. anyways i really
hope you get better soon. my prayers go out
to you and your family.
have a great day=]]]
November 10, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Dearest Precious Zoe, I attend the Church of the Open Door. I have always been a believer thaat the power of prayer is a wonderful thing. We have several people who get together daily and pray for those who have requested prayer. I will pass this on today. Many people will be praying with all their hearts for you little angel. I have known your mommie and your Nana and your Grandpa for many years and love them with all my heart even if I don’t see them. I know this is a really difficult time for you and it is even harder when you can’t be home. You have wonderful Drs. where you are and they have taken care of other children just like you. God picks very special people to take care of little people just like you. You are a very strong little girl and the only job you have is to believe and be possitve. God loves you with all his heart and and a heart will find you. Think happy thoughts and remember all of us who are praying for you and love you dearly. I hope I will get to meet you. I will keep in touch. I wondered what kind of things do you enjoy doing? I would really love to get something special for you. Gayle and Family
November 10, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Hey zoe do remember today when we talked about Kalahari. Well when I picked Uncle Dereck up from school today I told him your request. Remember I told you he won 10 tickets to Kalahari. He said no problem. We won’t be going until you are home form the hospital and well enough to go. He is going to make your wish come true. Hope that makes you feel a little bit better. Get some rest girl, go easy on those ice chips, and get better.
Love Papa and Sherry
November 11, 2008 at 11:50 am
Hi Zoe. I just wanted to say Good Morning and hope you are feeling pretty well today. I’ll save the hug and a big smooch, until I see you again when you go to visit Gramma Carole and her little black dog, Koalee. Bye for now, my love Auntie Elaine
November 11, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Hi Zoe! You don’t know me but I went to school with your mom! I know she is taking good care of you and I hope that you are feeling better and that your new heart is on it’s way!
November 11, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Hi Zoe, I hope you’re doing better. I miss you. You’ll have to get better so you can see my baby. tell your mom i said Hi. love you guys. Love, cassie
November 11, 2008 at 5:34 pm
I forgot to tell you nick says hello also. we want to come see you soon. have to figure out a day with your mom.
November 11, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Hello Zoe and Family i work with your Grandma Dawn @nohc i just want you to know my family and i are praying for you and want you to get well soon your grandma thinks the world of you and your brother she talks about you all the time. when you see your mom ask her to see the text i sent for your fund raiser grandma and grandpa woodings are doing @ LaPorte Inn for you. You are a very special little girl and everyone is thinking about you. Zoe get well soon and keep smiling You are in my prayers love,Shannon
November 12, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Hello Zoe,
Everyone at First Baptist Christian School is praying for you! Laura says a special hi!
We love you!
November 12, 2008 at 5:27 pm
ZOE WE LOVE YOU!!! our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. YOu are truly an inspiration to me. OUr church is praying for you and will contiue too until the Lord answers our prayers about a heart or he performs a miracle. We love you and hope to see that pretty smiling face soon.
LOVE & PRAYERS!!!!!
The pence family= Ralph, Pam, Kristen, Sarah & MIriam
ANd Christian UNity Church
November 12, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Hi Zoe,
My family is praying for you and your family. Tell your parents and grandparents to let my mom and dad know if there is anything they can do. Love, Sarah
November 12, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Molly and Maria attend First Baptist School and we are praying for Zoe and her family!!!
November 12, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Hello there!
My two little sisters go to FBCS. Maria my seven year old little sister told me about Zoe, and that I needed to pray for her. I’m a senior at Bob Jones in South Carolina, and I wanted to let you know I and a bunch of others down here are praying for your family and Zoe especially!
Melissa
November 12, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Hello Zoe hope you had a good day today. Its cold and nasty outside so your not missing anything there. Have you been thinking about what you want santa to bring you this year? Do you need any paper and crayons to make pictures to decorate your you if so let Nana know I would like to get you something to help pass your time in the hospital. Please dont be afraid to ask for something i’m sure there is something you would like to have to keep you busy.
Love,
Shannon
November 12, 2008 at 9:25 pm
hi zoe,
my best friend in south carolina called me to tell me of her roomate’s little sister’s friend who needs prayer for her heart. All the way in boston, people are lifting you up in prayer 🙂 i want to share with you these verses that have always encouraged and helped me through hard times….
“i can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31.
love, becca
November 12, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Hey Zoe! My whole class has been praying for you and your family, and tonight at church my group prayed for you for awhile ~ we will continue to pray that God will strengthen you and your family.
John 15:11
Love you!!!
Kelly aka Miss Teacher (from VBS)
November 12, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Hey Zoe & family,
You don’t know me either – I’m a friend of Melissa (Maria’s – at FBCS – older sister) at Bob Jones University in South Carolina. I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. I look forward to hearing that you get a heart very soon. I will share your situation with others and we will be lifting you up in prayer. I hope you get a heart very soon!
Melissa F.
November 12, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Hi Zoe – Nana here – I just had to tell you – Uncle Justin called tonight & sends you all his love. He told me to tell you to hang in there & get some rest. He will see you soon. He is graduating from Basic Training in the Army in just a couple of weeks & he told me to tell you it won’t be long & he will be home to see you. He said he will even dress up for you in his ‘Class A’ uniform! – I guess you are pretty special to him – Uncle Justin never used to get dressed up for anybody! We both Love you very much & grandpa says hi – he loves you much & we will see you this Saturday – just 2 more days & we’ll spend the whole day with you!!!! I just can’t wait!!!
love, kisses, & hugs
Nana
November 13, 2008 at 9:48 am
Hi Zoey, We are thinking about you at school everyday. Everyone asks about you all the time. I enjoyed watching Sponge Bob with you the other evening and learning to play Go Fish watching you beat your dad. You look like a Princess with everyone fanning you and giving you leg rubs. We look forward to seeing you running the halls and playground very soon! Get well soon! Mrs. Johnson
November 13, 2008 at 10:44 am
My little Zoe
Constant prayers are going out for you continually! Grandma and Papaw love you so very much, so many churches are praying for you, just keep strong and the Lord will answer!!
November 13, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Hi Zoe. I am Garrett’s Grandma. He went to Kindergarten with you last year. I heard through some other people that you are in the hospital and need prayer. We all want you to know that God is with you and He loves you so much. He answers prayer. I know you know that already but there is power in saying that too. Garrett says hi and hopes you get better soon. You just wait for your miracle. It is coming!
Love the Rafn’s.
November 14, 2008 at 9:35 am
This is Mr. Tanner from school. I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and I know of a church in Michigan who has you on their urgant prayer list as well.
November 14, 2008 at 2:15 pm
I am praying for you. I went to school with your daddy. You are a very special girl. I can tell a lot of people love you. I will keep praying.
November 14, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Hello Zoe, My name is Loren Allbaugh. I am 34 years old and attend First Baptist Church of Elyria. You are an brave young lady and I want you to know that you are being prayed and have been fasted for by my family. We are praying and fasting that God will provide that new heart soon. Your story weighs so heavily on our minds that we just can’t stop asking for God’s mercy on your life.
Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might Zoe
praying for you, Loren Allbaugh and family
November 14, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Mrs. Tanner and Zoe,
wE HAVE so many people and churches praying for you and your family and we as a family are praying also. We know God can do all things so we are putting are faith in him to answer are prayers quickly for you to get a new heart. we keep checking the updates do not want to bother coming and seeing your because of all the germs thats out there but we continue to pray fervently for you and your family. Mrs. Pence
November 14, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Hi Zoe-I was given this site by my friend Katie A. It sounds like you and your family are going thru some rough times. But I hope you know that there are lots of people out there praying for you, and wishing you all peace and strength. God is watching out for you all
November 15, 2008 at 10:00 am
Hey Zoe- Hope you had a good night. Kristi and Kelley are here with me now and both say hi. Also they have all the kids at their school saying prayers for you. Several of thier teachers are already requesting tickets for your benefit or asking what they can do to help. You know your very special when people who don’t know you are willing to drive for an hour to attend an event in your honor. You have touched so many hearts our precious little one. I got my flu shot Thursday so that I can come and stay with you again sometime. Love Sherry, PaPa, Kristi and Kelley
November 15, 2008 at 11:52 am
Hi Zoe!
We miss you a lot at school. The boys and girls in my class are praying for you at snacktime, lunch, and at the end of the day. During Parent Teacher Conferences a lot of the mommies and daddies told me that they are praying for you at home as well. I am praying that God will give you a new heart very soon. We love you, Babe!
Miss Webster
November 15, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Hi Zoe,Chrissy,Mike, I hope you have a better day today. Zoe has been a stong brave girl over these past few weeks. “I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME.” Phil 4:13.
To all the Family: Please let us know how we can help and call us anytime, even to chat.
I have some pictures Of Zoe from the school-K-graduation I can email them to you to put on this site, if you like. One is very funny!
Many Blessings and Love, The Johnsons.
ps I saw a Madagascar Dvd game?
November 16, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Dear Zoe,
We sure do miss your smiling face around the school. We are praying for you many times during the day. Hope you are feeling better today. God is always with you – right there in your hospital room. We love you,
November 16, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Hi, Zoe, glad to hear you are doing a little better, and I just wanted to tell you that Koalee and I love you, and hugs and kisses to you once again—you know Koalee, the little black doggie that is so happy to see you when you come to see Gramma Carole.
November 16, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Hi Zoe. We miss you and hope you are doing better today. We are praying for you and hope you get better soon. Our mom is missing you in the library on Weds. Beka misses you at school every day .
November 16, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Dear Little Zoe,
I miss your toothless grin in the hallways at FBCS when the K4 students are coming and going from their bathroom breaks! The K4 children are praying for you many times each school day! We miss you! :o)
Mrs. Leitch
November 16, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Way to go Zoe! Just keep peeing and before you know it we get that big bucket, fill it with water, ice cubes and a great big straw for you.
November 16, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Hi Zoe, this is Grant Duffy in 3rd grade. I’m praying for you and so is my family
November 17, 2008 at 9:40 am
Hello Zoe!!
We are praying for you!! We went to school with your Daddy a long time ago and I have known your family forever!!
Little Bella is your age, but you might not remember her…..boy you 2 would have fun together……….2 little silly girls having some fun!!
With God ALL THINGS are possible.
We love you little Zoe, and even more important GOD loves you so much too!!!!
The Frymiers
Mike and Katie, Brooke, Abbie, and Bella
November 17, 2008 at 10:30 am
Your site passed to me by Katie and Mike Frymier- They know I have a special place in my heart for children. I pray that new heart will be available very soon. I pray that the surgeons will quickly and skillfully be able to replace Zoe’s heart and that all will be well. God is in control and we pray his will be done. I pray for sweet Zoe and the family and that God will be with you during these difficult times– Papa Charlie
November 17, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Thanks Zoe for sharing with me that unforgetable “toothless smile” and the other “deer in the headlights” look on photo day. Job is proudly wearing that one in button form. Its a special edition. Did you know that both you and Job have been given a special gift from God. And that gift is your smile and personality. SO, in order to help Mom and Dad out during your stay in the hospital PLEASE give them at least 1 per day. Job would love to come up and bring all his germs to see you, but we understand we will have to wait a little while. So we will see you soon! Remember Jesus is always with you and that He loves you, Mom and your Dad Love, Mathias, Job, Mr. and Mrs Butcher.
November 17, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Hi Zoe – just wanted to stop & say hi – hope you’re being a good little girl & we’ll try to see you soon. I wrote a note to you yesterday but something happened & I think it was deleted – because it seems to be missing. My computer is working better & I saw that it was submitted ok – mistry to me…anyway – Grandpa & I love you & will try to see you soon.
Love, kisses & hugs
Always your Nana