tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post7249785800146736284..comments2024-02-09T05:29:30.090-06:00Comments on Paralyzed with JOY!: ChrissyHeather (Paralyzed with JOY!)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04619560036712321777noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-67413375693048999092023-11-08T04:27:22.626-06:002023-11-08T04:27:22.626-06:00Your words give us hope and remind us that there i...Your words give us hope and remind us that there is always a way forward. Keep spreading positivity and making a difference! Thank you for sharing this insightful piece with us.<br /><a href="https://www.ajmal.pk/shop/parkinsons-disease/roghan-qust/" rel="nofollow">Roghan Qust</a><br />Anaya Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13801020729469905077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-60672219289051634592012-02-19T05:03:42.120-06:002012-02-19T05:03:42.120-06:00Hi, I just found your blog off a comment you left ...Hi, I just found your blog off a comment you left on Chrissy's blog. I think you are both truly inspirational people. <br />I also agree with what you said. You have a gift of joy and positive thinking. But the flip side to that is that Chrissy did not have that gift. God chose not to give it to her. So nobody can blame her for trying her hardest to make it through and choosing not to continue. I am stunned by the pain you have both been through, and I can't make sense of it. But I am a pessimist like she was. I simply don't understand how you can be so thankful, happy, and full of joy. I am unhappy and clinically depressed- and I'm healthy, thank God. I question and doubt and cry and self-pity and can't get myself up in the morning. I don't know why I'm telling you all this. I think I just want to defend Chrissy and people like me (not that you were really attacking her). I really feel that people are either optimistic, or pessimistic, and that determines their satisfaction for the rest of their lives.Itchehttp://yeshivaforum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-14273723953218464972011-12-21T02:48:30.183-06:002011-12-21T02:48:30.183-06:00I was saddened to read of Chrissy’s passing. I hop...I was saddened to read of Chrissy’s passing. I hope she found the peace, solace, and perfection that she so longed for. I also hope that her beloved Jimmy was by her side in the end. I’m sure he was. I had a hard time reading her blog after her Paralyzed with Joy post. I was embarrassed that I had ever pointed you in that direction…I guess I was hoping that a positive connection might help to change her perspective. I always wanted to send her a cheerful message, but felt inadequate. I regret that now.<br />Thank you for being so graceful. I found your blog early in 2010 right after my baby was born. Throughout the past 22 months, we have spent plenty of time in different Children’s Hospitals so I have had plenty of time to read.<br />Take care, and Merry Christmas to your family!Emily Martineznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-81722041412109383662011-12-08T17:55:23.496-06:002011-12-08T17:55:23.496-06:00Heather,
Just wanted to say I am grateful I have t...Heather,<br />Just wanted to say I am grateful I have the privilege of knowing you. You are such an incredibly caring person. Thank you for your example!<br />Love ya,<br />JenJen@Because I canhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13133950840184527402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-54039913504115568642011-12-08T16:38:06.154-06:002011-12-08T16:38:06.154-06:00I have been following your blog for quite some tim...I have been following your blog for quite some time. You are a beautiful person inside and out and I am in awe of your family bond! I also am a c2 c3 quadriplegic who uses a diaphragmatic pacer. I have been a quadriplegic since 1992 and spent years being depressed. In 2000 I wanted to end my life and did much research on physician assistd suicide and the hemlock society. I'm so glad to have found the "want" to focus on the plusses and not the minuses. I cherish my life and those in it.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10703714578047629847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-43423440601417725662011-12-08T14:41:36.125-06:002011-12-08T14:41:36.125-06:00My Dear Heather,
I know you it makes you very unc...My Dear Heather,<br /><br />I know you it makes you very uncomfortable when people say you are amazing! But the truth is...you are! I can't even pretend to know what your life is like, but I am constantly amazed about how you live your life. I think we've both learned how to deal with trials in life, as different as they may be. It's not about what the trial is, it's about how you handle it that counts. Happiness is definitely a choice. And you show as this time and time again throughout your blog.<br /><br />Thanks for the light and perspective you bring! I can't wait to see you at Christmas! Love you!<br /><br />Kate :)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839527977437894789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-81680431955696980562011-12-08T13:24:32.877-06:002011-12-08T13:24:32.877-06:00Heather,
I am so grateful for you and your optimi...Heather,<br /><br />I am so grateful for you and your optimism! When life is difficult, it is wonderful to know that it is only temporary. You and I both know that you will walk again and use your arms. You can give your dad and other loved ones a big hug.<br /><br />Love Your Utah Friend,<br /><br />TinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04012621412496160644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-11711710593204254402011-12-08T12:09:16.818-06:002011-12-08T12:09:16.818-06:00Dear Heather, You are such a beacon of light to o...Dear Heather, You are such a beacon of light to others. What a great example you are to others no matter where they are on this path called life. It is evident that the gospel in your life has given you the strength to go forward with that incredible joy that you express in so many ways. Thank you for opening your heart and life to us. May you continue to be blessed in your unique calling here upon the earth.Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-5347700715009308692011-12-08T11:53:00.190-06:002011-12-08T11:53:00.190-06:00Heather, once again your capacity for compassion a...Heather, once again your capacity for compassion and kindness astounds me. I can understand Chrissy's frustration, depression, and anger. I imagine I would feel much like her were I in your position. I can understand her decision to end her life, and I respect that even though it makes me sad.<br /><br />I'm so grateful that God HAS given you this gift of joy. I'm grateful that you continue to be so positive and happy (and yes, infectious!). You are such a positive influence in my life. Thank you for showing me day after day that you can choose to be happy regardless of your circumstances. I couldn't ask for a better sister.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691041491801770378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-85923605912395193212011-12-07T21:41:18.289-06:002011-12-07T21:41:18.289-06:00Hi Heather,
My name is Erin and I've commente...Hi Heather,<br /><br />My name is Erin and I've commented on your blog before and even emailed you with some questions. I'm Christina's (you all know her as Chrissy) best friend of 23 years. We grew up together and were like sisters more than anything else.<br /><br />I wanted to thank you for your very polite and caring post. I was wondering if you were going to write anything about her passing and was a little apprehensive, although I know I shouldn't have been because you were so gracious after that post she wrote in reference to her blog (I called her out on it, by the way. I thought she was totally out of line, but I know she didn't mean to be offensive.). <br /><br />As you mentioned, Christina had been doing research since sometime in early 2010 about her rights to refuse treatment and/or food and water. This was not a decision she made lightly, and it was one she was open and honest about with her family and close friends. I can't say we all agreed with it, but we did respect it. She stopped eating/drinking and taking medications (aside from pain meds) on October 1st. She suffered very much over the past two months, but finally passed peacefully on December 1st.<br /><br />I miss her very much, more than I can put into words, and I wish she would not have chosen this. However, I am also relieved that her suffering is over. I have to admit, I used to get very angry that she couldn't be more like you and see the positives in her life, but I realize everyone is different and there were many factors which led her to make the decision that she did.<br /><br />I pray that she finds peace and that people don't judge her harshly for her choice. <br /><br />ErinErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596218906801998105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-75658370394247147982011-12-07T16:08:02.923-06:002011-12-07T16:08:02.923-06:00Heather, thanks for sharing...makes me realize yet...Heather, thanks for sharing...makes me realize yet once again how precious life is.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788092088483872240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-83550155954873314022011-12-07T15:31:40.885-06:002011-12-07T15:31:40.885-06:00Wow. That is such a sad story. Every comment and...Wow. That is such a sad story. Every comment and response you made to her and about her was just perfect. You are such an inspiration!jamie @ [kreyv]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09027451215833037325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-85292091009186687542011-12-07T13:04:16.734-06:002011-12-07T13:04:16.734-06:00Hi Heather,
I have been following your Blog for ...Hi Heather,<br /><br /> I have been following your Blog for about 6 months, and I enjoy it very much. I don’t really remember how I found it, but I’m sure glad I did. Your outlook is an inspiration for life, and certainly helps keep my attitude in line when I’m feeling down about something going on in my life.<br /><br />I had also been following Chrissies Blog. I found it at the same time I found you. I’m a 59 year old man, but the news of Chrissies passing brought tears. Thank you for posting the sad news. <br /><br />I’m very sure the good Lord has a special place for her in his heart. <br /><br />May God bless you always, and I hope you and your wonderful family have a Merry Christmas.<br /><br />Your cyber friend,<br /><br />DonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-90048305872884992742011-12-07T12:49:04.311-06:002011-12-07T12:49:04.311-06:00Heather, I discovered your blog through Chrissy...Heather, I discovered your blog through Chrissy's. I noticed that she hadn't posted for some months and worried. I am extremely saddened by this news. Like you, I hope she has found some peace.Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17855159812368520416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036382249066802924.post-77409775802849184312011-12-06T22:28:42.759-06:002011-12-06T22:28:42.759-06:00It is so interesting to see people's perspecti...It is so interesting to see people's perspective on life. You can either be a victim or have a good attitude. You have such a good attitude--the right attitude. It is truly sad that this person has such a sad life. Thanks for your post!jamie @ [kreyv]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09027451215833037325noreply@blogger.com