tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post1494847236288015286..comments2023-08-02T08:48:38.920-07:00Comments on Max Mikulak - neuroblastoma angel: Inflection pointAndy (Dad to Max)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15957283970526429773noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-35261157492083674932008-08-31T16:55:00.000-07:002008-08-31T16:55:00.000-07:00Just so sorry to read this - no words to cover it,...Just so sorry to read this - no words to cover it, really.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-4311462989349502432008-08-29T13:15:00.000-07:002008-08-29T13:15:00.000-07:00Andy and Melis~ We have been praying for all of yo...Andy and Melis~ We have been praying for all of you and want you to know how much our hearts are breaking for ya'll. We will keep praying that Max's pain is controlled by the meds, for comfort for ya'll and your other kids. I can't imagine having that conversation. I hope the radiation is working on his pain. I love his smile in the pictures. I'm just so very sorry.~ Missy SuperRyan's MomRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12924216615432093563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-91608794702323702912008-08-29T09:49:00.000-07:002008-08-29T09:49:00.000-07:00I have been checking on Max daily for over a year ...I have been checking on Max daily for over a year now. With the tears in my eyes now, I felt compelled to leave you a note. Now, with this in front of me, words escape me. Just know that my family is praying for yours.<BR/><BR/>Katie VanDykeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-35269226407405998232008-08-28T22:25:00.000-07:002008-08-28T22:25:00.000-07:00Words cannot convey how sorry I am that you have h...Words cannot convey how sorry I am that you have had to make such a difficult decision. It seems to me the ultimate declaration of love, yet possibly the most difficult choice you two have ever made. I pray for peace, comfort and many days filed with love and smiles to ease you down your new path.<BR/>SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-5950575839384564492008-08-28T21:31:00.000-07:002008-08-28T21:31:00.000-07:00I have been following your journey for months and ...I have been following your journey for months and am heartbroken for your family. I cannot imagine what you all go through each moment of every day. Your strength is an inspiration. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.<BR/>The Frost Familytkdthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15828190650459011347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-88467314171674594162008-08-28T19:00:00.000-07:002008-08-28T19:00:00.000-07:00I have been following your story for months, alway...I have been following your story for months, always praying for Max and for your entire family. I am heartbroken by this entry and just wanted to let you know I will be praying for a miracle,I will be praying for comfort and peace for all of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-10551768356748480482008-08-28T13:59:00.000-07:002008-08-28T13:59:00.000-07:00I have been following your blog since the beginnin...I have been following your blog since the beginning of Max's illness, and I want to say to you, Andy & Melissa, that you are truly admirable parents for all that you have done for Max, Hannah and Nick. I am profoundly sad to the bottom of my heart for what Max has had to endure, and for what you as parents have had to experience. You have given your children, your family and your friends a chance to be a part of Max's journey as well, and I for one am humbled by Max over the years, and how whatever you as parents have done to help him through this, it is so obvious watching him play at school or at the beach, that he is happy. He is in the moment of what he is doing, you have managed to help him enjoy each experience you have given him. Lucy, Abby and I have had many talks about Max's courage and how we all need to face the challenges life gives us, and we all send our love and our thoughts to you both, Max, Hannah and Nick. If there is ever anything we can do for any of you, we will.<BR/><BR/>KateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-75036533684797987642008-08-28T13:20:00.000-07:002008-08-28T13:20:00.000-07:00I have been following Max's longhard journey throu...I have been following Max's long<BR/>hard journey through Will Lacey's<BR/>blog. My heart is so heavy with<BR/>sadness. May God keep you strong<BR/>as you always have been and most<BR/>of all may Max be free from pain.<BR/>Prayers are with you all.<BR/>Anne LaceyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-56051816779844453892008-08-28T09:39:00.000-07:002008-08-28T09:39:00.000-07:00I've just "met" Max and your family on this blog a...I've just "met" Max and your family on this blog and, like everyone, I wish I had words to comfort. Please know that there are so many prayers out here for you Max and your family. My heart is breaking for you for the pain you are all in, and am smiling with you at the pictures of the precious moments when the sun is shining and Max is happily eating a popsicle and enjoying some time outside and am with you in hope that there is a miracle ahead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-34624874733527414882008-08-28T07:58:00.000-07:002008-08-28T07:58:00.000-07:00Max has your love everyday. May peace be with you....Max has your love everyday. May peace be with you.<BR/>Julie (Lacey) O'SullivanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-76797671531692871632008-08-28T05:49:00.000-07:002008-08-28T05:49:00.000-07:00I've been following your story through Will Lacey'...I've been following your story through Will Lacey's blog-our thoughts are with you right now.<BR/><BR/>Julie, MAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-58981456248998513092008-08-28T05:47:00.000-07:002008-08-28T05:47:00.000-07:00Andy and Melissa,I have been following your lives ...Andy and Melissa,<BR/>I have been following your lives since learning about Penelope London through the WSJ article. Max has touched my life in ways unimagined, and I pray for peace in his life and yours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-88014433939415590252008-08-28T04:07:00.000-07:002008-08-28T04:07:00.000-07:00My families thoughts and prayers are with you.My families thoughts and prayers are with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-3265607366186692092008-08-28T04:01:00.000-07:002008-08-28T04:01:00.000-07:00Andy & Melissa-Im so sorry you had to write th...Andy & Melissa-<BR/>Im so sorry you had to write that post and all it entails. Im sure people say all kinds of helpful and non-helpful things. Just know that we are all pulling for Max and sending good thoughts your way. I know you will continue to find strength from Max's strength which has led you to be the amazing parents that you are. I love the pictures of Max from your post. He is so beautiful. Im hoping the radiation helps Max feel a bit better and have more great popsicle moments daily. <BR/>Carrie PalmerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-2291500236039315182008-08-27T23:17:00.000-07:002008-08-27T23:17:00.000-07:00I pray for strength for all of you to get through ...I pray for strength for all of you to get through each precious day, for Max to find comfort, to have miracle moments through this unspeakably heart wrenching pain he experiences, so he can "be" with his beloved family, for him to sense God's love and presence in his heart in a way that he will feel so safe. God is watching over dear sweet MAX and will always, always be with him, as well as you...Andy, Melis, Hannah, and Nicky. <BR/><BR/>Praying for time..for hope...for a miracle...<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/><BR/>DebbieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-11014316207021277342008-08-27T23:01:00.000-07:002008-08-27T23:01:00.000-07:00Oh, Andy & Melis...You are so right that havin...Oh, Andy & Melis...<BR/><BR/>You are so right that having that hope will cause you more pain later. But I truly believe it is that hope that kept the light in the Mikulak family and safe guarded it from becoming a house of despair. You are giving your children the most precious gift but how much burden and pain it must be. <BR/><BR/>I pray that you two will receive abundant love, support, help, and prayers from your family and friends through out your tough path. There is no tougher journey then the one in which parents must see their child go before them. I've seen it and it truly breaks the heart of every one who sees it. <BR/><BR/>Desperately wishing that Max will not have to endure too much pain. <BR/><BR/>ShihoSan Diego Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110203495376659850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-91774986905629958602008-08-27T22:07:00.000-07:002008-08-27T22:07:00.000-07:00The sadness that filled my heart was so great when...The sadness that filled my heart was so great when I read your latest post. Max's fight and your family's courage have truly been incredible. I know that none of us can diminish your anguish and heartache at this time, but please know that Max has touched so many so deeply and has forever left his mark in our hearts.<BR/><BR/>Janina WoodmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-35623471995867821042008-08-27T21:49:00.000-07:002008-08-27T21:49:00.000-07:00I'm wishing your family the strength to continue t...I'm wishing your family the strength to continue to fill Max's life with love and laughter. And I'm wishing Max many more moments of happiness without pain.<BR/><BR/>with hope,<BR/><BR/>Nancy GoodmanBen Fromanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948804353412165252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-66629853900968719522008-08-27T19:37:00.000-07:002008-08-27T19:37:00.000-07:00I am a Friend/Teacher of SuperRyan and just wanted...I am a Friend/Teacher of SuperRyan and just wanted to let you know that I will continue to pray for your family. I can't imagine your heartache. May the Lord be with you.John, Shannon, Broderick, Camden, and Adalynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376157856834833325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-32690561605679483172008-08-27T19:23:00.000-07:002008-08-27T19:23:00.000-07:00Words escape me as I feel such sadness after readi...Words escape me as I feel such sadness after reading the post. I met Max at the La Mesa fire station and his spirit has been with me ever since. My prayers are with you and Max. My Faith will not let me give up. God Bless you all. I am walking for Magic Water and will be thinking of you all as I do every day in Prayer.<BR/> Jon McClureAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-75730053389950984712008-08-27T18:43:00.000-07:002008-08-27T18:43:00.000-07:00Sending prayers your way from South Dakota- home o...Sending prayers your way from South Dakota- home of Mount Rushmore! What a beautiful child you have.<BR/>The Grass'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-51102330822101810842008-08-27T18:06:00.000-07:002008-08-27T18:06:00.000-07:00What an amazing family you are. I couldn't fall as...What an amazing family you are. I couldn't fall asleep last night thinking about your family...so I prayed. I prayed and prayed. We don't know one another, but that doesn't change the sadness I have in my heart for your family. I chose to look at Max's story because his sweet face and beautiful smile captured my heart. My prayers are with you and your precious family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-6839005194200874552008-08-27T17:20:00.000-07:002008-08-27T17:20:00.000-07:00You're family is in our prayers and forever in our...You're family is in our prayers and forever in our hearts.<BR/><BR/>Brenda A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-30797461558816122482008-08-27T17:00:00.000-07:002008-08-27T17:00:00.000-07:00I have been following your blog for some time now....I have been following your blog for some time now. I am so sorry to read this latest post. <BR/><BR/>Hoping your sweet Max's pain can be managed, and that all of you have peace and comfort together. <BR/><BR/>PixiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9911796.post-13068296793446770812008-08-27T16:57:00.000-07:002008-08-27T16:57:00.000-07:00Melissa and Andy,Reading your web page always move...Melissa and Andy,<BR/><BR/>Reading your web page always moves me, today it was especially so. My heart aches for you all. No one should have to go through this. Please know that we are thinking of you so much. Max is an amazing boy. I smile when I think of the playdates he and Ryan had in preschool. I smile sometimes when I take jam out of the fridge, it makes me think of Max and the jelly sandwiches he ate at our house. <BR/><BR/>You are all in our thoughts. <BR/>Laura BermudezAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com