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Name : Andrea Soders
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Mark, I dont know if you remember me from your short time at Alliant last year, but I
think of you and your beautiful family often. So glad to know that Reese and Amy are doing well and I hope
that you all are able to continue to overcome the obstacle
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Name : Arlene Navo Richard
Relationship/Organization (optional) : former HMNS
City, State : Pearland, TX
Comment (optional) : Happy Belated Birthday, Rees! :)
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Get Mommy or Daddy to post birthday and Halloween pictures. Hope to see you
soon. Love, Aunt Lynn
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Name : Rene
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Austin, Texas
Comment (optional) : Happy Birthday to Rees!!! Hope all is well!
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Name : Niki
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Austin, TX
Comment (optional) : Had a pt that was diagnosed with CML 21 years ago and was in original Gleevac
study. Shes doing great! Happy Bday Rees!!
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Name : Luke Follis
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Pod D-Womans Hospital
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Dear Rees, Happy 2nd Birthday buddy! We are one month apart, maybe one day,
we can play together. Friends-Luke Follis 11/30/06 follisgang@comcast.net
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Name : Larry, LeJoy, Kayla and Cooper Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Happy 2nd Birthday Rees! We cant wait to see you on Saturday for your party!!!
Hope you have a wonderful birthday!
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Is there a better way to say I love you and thanks for being the BEST parents in the
world, than a big juicy kiss? I am so happy Rees is feeling better!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So glad Rees is doing so well. Hell gain that weight back quickly eating big boy mac
and cheese. Hate to hear about your shingles. Halloween hugs and birthday kisses to your amazing little
man.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Hope you are still recovering well at home.Weve been really busy since Hurricane
Ike.Hope we can visit soon.Can hardly believe that you are turning 2 next week. Love e you, Aunt Lynn
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
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Name : Ann Tinsley Bilello
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Stephanie Seelig gave me your website. I have been so touched by reading it. We
just had a little boy at Womans Hospital. I was there for 6 weeks before, and our baby came at 29 weeks.
He was born on Sept 10 and is still in the NICU. We love all the docto
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Name : Mike Bray
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
City, State : Los Angeles, CA
Comment (optional) : God bless you and your wonderful family. Found your story doing pediatric
research and was exceptionally touched. Best wishes and Gods blessings to you. ~Mike (mbray@chla.usc.
edu)
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Name : Carey, Adi and Malik
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU buddy
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers that Rees will be home soon. PS. I
think hes outgrown Malik!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : so glad Rees is doing better from the recent ordeal....will pray for continued
recovery......it was great seeing Rees and his parents in Waco recently...
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Texas
Comment (optional) : Hugs to all of you! Youre in our thoughts and prayers! If you need anything, please
call. Hugs to Dr. Bloss, what would we do without him!
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Name : Martha Mims
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : The Big Guy upstairs loves this Little Guy! Love and Prayers, MM
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Name : Sharon
Relationship/Organization (optional) : HMNS
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Amy, I was distressed to hear of Rees pneumonia when I saw you at the museum
the other night. I am happy today to read of his excellent progress. You an Mark are pros! Even the
medical people recognize it! Reese is a tough little guy, Im glad hes improvin
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Name : Jan Young
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Austin Texas
Comment (optional) : Amy, I think I may have just received a call from you. Anyway it was a call from Tx
Childrens and after reading the blog I realize you must be there because I counld think of any one else. My
prayers for Reese especially as for you and Mark. If that was n
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Name : Diana
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Joaquins aunt
City, State : Dallas, Texas
Comment (optional) : Rees,I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope to visit Houston
soon so that Joaquin and I can come play with you.
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Name : MJ Figard
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Hope you get back home soon.
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Name : Claudia
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Houston Pedi
City, State : Bellaire
Comment (optional) : Rees is my favorite patient :)
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Name : life insurance
Relationship/Organization (optional) : life insurance
City, State : life insurance
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Definitely gold medals should go to Rees and Amy and also to Mark for being such
a great supporter and coach.
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Buddy
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : What wonderful news Amy! We are so happy to hear your great news! I cant
believe how big Rees has gotten too! They grow to fast! Take care!
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Name : Sharon
Relationship/Organization (optional) : HMNS
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : I love reading updates of Rees successes! He is making so much progress. Thanks
for the update.
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : just seeing what is going on hoping it is all good for you ALL
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Name : Charlotte Etheredge
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend of the family
City, State : Bridge City, Tx.
Comment (optional) : Just checking on Rees. Making sure everything still going good.
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Name : Kristie
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Rees Fan
City, State : Houston, Tx
Comment (optional) : I am so pleased to see that you are much too busy enjoying your time with Rees at
home to post daily updates on this site...its as it should be. Rees is a precious precious boy with 2 very
amazing parents.
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Name : Michael
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : I would love to find out that and Rees Amy are doing well! We have an 11-month
baby too... God bless you, Michael mkolonin@gmail.com
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Name : Michael
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : August 7, 2008 I came across your web page by accident: I was looking for info on
the 3431 Linkwood house that we are considering buying at the moment. I could not help but read your
story and got blown away. I would love to find out that and Rees Amy a
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Name : Tammy & Mike Zilliox
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : Cincinnati, Ohio
Comment (optional) : It was great meeting you, Rees, while we were in town for Skips wedding. We cant
wait to see you again when we get back to Houston or if you ever make it to Cincinnati. Keep smiling!
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Name : Mike and Tammy Zilliox
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Cincinnati, Ohio
Comment (optional) : Rees, It was great to finally meet you this weekend. You are certainly a special little
boy and have some loving parents who are very proud of you. Keep up your fight. The Zilliox Family
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Bridge City, TX
Comment (optional) : Hope you all have a great vacation! Heard you had a good time with cousin Todd
last night. See you at the beach!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : Happy New Home....hope all is well...
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Name : Troy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport
Comment (optional) : Hey, just wanted to drop by and say hello. Hope life in the new house is treating you
all well! Give my man Rees a kiss for me!
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Name : Dianne Edgemon
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : McKinney, TX
Comment (optional) : With a prayer that our loving Lord bless your life, Rees, with His continued care and
love.
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Name : Lindsey Bolline
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State :
Comment (optional) : YAY Rees for crawling!! What an amazing little man you are!
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Name : Kayla and Cooper Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU BUDDIES
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Way to go Rees Buddy!! We are so excited for you! We need to get together so we
can play sometime! Keep up the good work!!
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Name : Stefanie Wells
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Nurse @ Houston Pedi.
City, State : Houston, Tx
Comment (optional) : WOW ..... What a way youve come Reese I remember the first time you came to our
office. You are a true blessing.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So glad you could make it to Trey & Nikis rehearsal and wedding. So many people
were so happy to finally meet you after keeping up with you on the web for the last 1 1/2 yrs. See you
soon.
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Name : Martha Mims
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Yes, hooray for living in Houston! Reading your latest adventures is better than any
book or movie. Love & Prayers! MM
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Congratulations! Let us know when we can start helping with the move!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Bridge City, TX
Comment (optional) : Rees, we had such a great time with you after Todds graduation in Houston and in
Bridge City for Mothers Day. See you soon for Niki and Treys graduation and wedding.
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston Texas
Comment (optional) : Happy Mothers Day Amy! Rees is such a joy. He is very handsome in his new
glasses. His entire world is new again. This has been a very exciting year for him, and its only May!!!!
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Name : Krissi, Taylor, Max & Harry
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Rees looks very handsome in his new glasses! We are glad that he has clip on
shades, because we are looking forward to fishing with him and his Dad someday in Galveston!
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Name : Linda E
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Groves Texas
Comment (optional) : Rees is so amazing! and his parents too. You give me hope for my great
granddaughter who was born 23 weeks. 1 lb 7 oz. Little Isabella is in John Sealy Hosp at Galveston and
she is in Gods hands. We pray she does as well as Rees. God Bless!!
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Name : Amanda Christan
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Family Friend
City, State : Keller,TX
Comment (optional) : PRECIOUS pictures! The glasses are adorable!
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Name : Lindsey Bolline
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Rees looks SO handsome in his new glasses!!
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Name : Troy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport
Comment (optional) : Put that guy in front of a mirror and let him see how good lookn he is!!
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Name : Rene
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Austin, Texas
Comment (optional) : Oh my gosh hes the cutest and sweetest thing with those glasses! Were so happy
he can see the world!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : You look so grown up and so happy! Hope we get to see you when we come next
week for Todds graduation.
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Name : Niki
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Almost Cousin
City, State : Houston TX
Comment (optional) : Rees looks sooo cute with his glasses! Just like a little man!
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Name : Aunt Carrie
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : I cant wait for you to really see us!
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Name : Ya-Ya
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Such a doll! Miss seeing you, but now I cant wait to see you see me!
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Name : Gina
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Aunt Lynns friend
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Aunt Lynn told me about Rees and his new glasses tonight.Wow im glasd we all
ready get to see pics of them. He looks soooo cute!!!
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Name : Ivy
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Spring, TX
Comment (optional) : Rees, looks to cute!!! It was nice seeing pics of him w/o his trach. Go REES!!!!!!!!!!
I think about Rees all the time, Im glad he is doing well :-) give him a big hug & kiss for me :-)
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Name : Randy & Melissa Thomas
Relationship/Organization (optional) : cousin
City, State : San Antonio, TX
Comment (optional) : We love receiving your Christmas cards with Rees progress. Your website made us
cry, but with tears of toy and celebration for you all. May God continue to bless your family. Love, The
Thomas Family
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Name : Betty Butler-Stevenson
Relationship/Organization (optional) : nurse
City, State : Katy, TX
Comment (optional) : I miss my cutie pie so much. Very happy with his progress since I was last there.
Love you all and my continued prayers.
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Name : jaime crosby
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : sattellite beach ,fl
Comment (optional) : Hi-My little boy,Finn,has some of the same problems as your sweet little Rees. Finn
was a 25 weeker and weigh 1lb 15oz and now is 17lbs 12oz. I begun reading your story a couple of months
ago and am amazed to see how well your son is doing. It gives hope
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : sorry we missed ya in Waco..saw your parents at church...Good Luck in the March
of Dimes march for babies!...
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : What a great update! Uncle Tim and I will be happy to donate to March of Dimes.
Wish you were all on the same team, but our hearts go out to Rees team for all they did for you guys.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Belated anniversary wishes, Mark & Amy! Any beach pictures to share? See you all
soon.
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Name : Rene
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Austin, Texas
Comment (optional) : Thanks for the shout out in the update!! We are so excited and cant wait for the two
to get to play together! Hope all is well!
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Name : Lydia Bilton
Relationship/Organization (optional) : OT/WHT
City, State : Houston,Texas
Comment (optional) :
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy Easter to the beautiful Potts family!
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Name : Sharon Siebern
Relationship/Organization (optional) : museum friend
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Rees, your mom is a great lady! She works hard and NEVER gives up. Just think
how she worked to get you to breathe...You are a lucky young fellow to have her as your mom!
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Name : Wayne & Heidi Eastus
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Spring TX
Comment (optional) : Great to see Rees and Amy doing well. Heres our new web site: www.thefamilypost.
com/eastusfamily Our prayers for continued progress and success.
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : what a handsome family pic on Easter....the peep pic takes the prize! enjoyed
them...
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Name : Martha Mims
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Hope the trip to Galveston was restful for all of you. T-Rees looks like any young
dinosaur--happy and active!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : What a handsome guy Rees is all dressed up for Easter. Cant wait to see more of
the 100+ pictures. Have a great time in Galveston. Youll have to take Rees on a ferry ride to feed the
seagulls. It can be a trial run for the family reunion.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Gig Em, Rees! Have a Happy Easter!
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Name : Troy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport, Texas
Comment (optional) : Well I finally got the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with Rees and he is
awesome!!!! I am sorry to all you Baylor, Xavier, and Purdue fans..... After spending some time with Rees
he showed that he has the admiration to be and Aggie, you should see har Hymn!!!
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Name : Ivy
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Spring, TX
Comment (optional) : Just wanted to say Hello to Mr. REES! Im so happy for him- with the trach gone, now
he can splash all he wants @ bathtime :-)
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Name : Sophia and Fam
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU buddy
City, State : Houston,TX
Comment (optional) : Reesie! I am happy you are home from the hospital! It sounds like you are doing
really well. I cant wait to see you. Love, SOPHIA
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Were back! I knew youd come through like a champ again. Keep up the good work -
your Mom is a great coach.
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Name : Addisons Granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Mark, Amy and Rees, I cry tears of joy with you. It is so good to hear about your
progress. May God continue to bless you and keep you. May the joy of the days ahead continue to grow.
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Name : Lindsey Bolline
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Yay Rees! What a champ you are little man, we praise God for all he has done in
your life!
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Name : Amanda Christan
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Family Friend
City, State : Keller,TX
Comment (optional) : PRAISE GOD!!! We are so excited for you all!!! And...so proud of you!
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Name : Cynthia Featherston
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Amy: yall have been in my heart & prayers all week. Alleluia! As you know, you &
Rees have converted me into a regular blood donor - I was there today, bragging about yall to the staff....
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So exciting!!!! Smiles (and happy tears) all around!!!!
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Name : Troy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport, Texas
Comment (optional) : Congrats on the excellent turn out! I am starting to think that there isnt anything
Rees cant do!!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : way to go Rees with the next new experience!
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Name : Arlene Richard
Relationship/Organization (optional) : former HMNS
City, State : Pearland, TX
Comment (optional) : Yay, Rees! Congratulations on your latest big boy step to no trach tube!
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston TX
Comment (optional) : Welcome Home Again!!! We are just thrilled for Rees! The suck, swallow, breath is
pretty tough at first. Great job hanging in there Amy! You both knew he could do it!
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Name : Ershel
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : El Paso, TX
Comment (optional) : Congratulations little Reeser! A giant leap for our little hero. Love, Ershel
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Name : Bess Beliveaux
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Manor, Texas
Comment (optional) : Congratulations on saying goodbye to the trach. Every day in the lives of our
precious 23-weekers is cause for celebration and, some days, like being free from the trach, mean giant
celebrations. I am so happy to hear that Rees has passed this major milestones.
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Yeehaw!!!!!!!
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Name : Lindsey Bollin e
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State :
Comment (optional) : YAY Rees!! Thats fantastic!!
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : YOU DID IT REES!!!! We know first hand what a special day this is. Great job Amy
and Mark! We are soooooooo happy for you!!
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Praise the LORD!!!! We are so excited for you all!!!
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Name : The Follis Family
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Lukes Buddy
City, State : Texas
Comment (optional) : Were so glad on the progress youre doing! Luke wants a play date! Your Buddy,
Luke Connor Follis (follisgang@comcast.net)
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Name : Cooper and Kayla Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU buddies
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Way to go Rees for the first good news! We believe you can do it and cant wait to
see you Trach free!!!
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Name : aunt carrie
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : Love you ! Cant wait to see you!
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Name : Troy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport
Comment (optional) : I hope everything goes as smoothly as possible today!!! I will be praying for you all!
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Name : kaitlin
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : goodluck today rees i am so excited for you and your family!
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston Texas
Comment (optional) : You are in our thoughts and prayers as you head to surgery tomorrow. THE BEST
IS YET TO COME
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Name : JoAnn Weber
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Groves,Tx
Comment (optional) : Rees praying hard for all to go great soon with removal of trach. So much freedom
to move around. Love to all
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Name : Jan Redd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : frienc
City, State : El Paso, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hi Rees, It has been too long since I wrote to you and your parents. But it doesnt
mean you havent been in my prayers and thoughts. It looks like we will be coming back to Houston for
awhile so maybe I will be able to come over and hold you...or are you
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Mondays the big day!! YEA!!!!! We will be praying that everything goes well with no
complications!!! Rees is a strong fighter and will do great!!!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Bridge City,Tx
Comment (optional) : Glad your Dad freed up some space before we left town. Just wanted you all to
know how much Uncle Tim and I enjoyed our long visit on Saturday. Its hard to believe what a big boy
youve become without seeing you in person. We will be thinking about you while in Fiji.
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Name : Allison Scales
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Fort Worth, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hello Amy. I havent looked at the website in a while and just did! HOLY COW!!!
What a precious baby boy! He is getting so big and is just BEAUTIFUL! Just wantted to say hello! Give him
big hugs and kisses for me! Allison
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Name : Jan Young
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend of parents
City, State : Austin Tx
Comment (optional) : You have grown so Much. Tell your Mom and Dad hello for me. Hope to see you
this year
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Name : Ya-Ya
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Grandmother
City, State : Waco, Texas
Comment (optional) : FEBRUARY 22, 2008. Someone just asked me how old you are and I realized today
should be your first birthday. Another day to celebrate!!!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : waco
City, State : tx
Comment (optional) : Thinking of you this Lenten season and glad to see all the progress..Keep it up!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Uncle Tim and I will be in Houston next weekend to celebrate Todds birthday a few
days early. If you can have visitors, we will try to stop by. We will be out of the country for your
decanulation. I know how excited you and Mom and Dad must be.
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Name : Charlotte Etheredge
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Aunt Lynns friend
City, State : Bridge City, tx.
Comment (optional) : I continue to keep you, Mom and Dad in my prayers. I always get so excited when
Mom updates your progress. You are doing so good. Way to go little man!!!!
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Name : Adam Eastus
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU buddy
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Oh, Gair is hair. I talk funny. xoxox A Love to Mom and Dad
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Name : Adam Eastus
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU buddy
City, State : Spring TX
Comment (optional) : Hey Rees, You are looking really good man. I cant believe how big you are getting.
My Mommy and Daddy say hello and want you to know how proud of you they are. Way to go! I am finally
getting gair and am at 20lbs. I can walk now too. I bet you will soon.
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Im counting the days with you. THE BEST IS YET TO COME! Call if you have any
last minute questions.
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Name : Amanda Christan
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Family Friend
City, State : Keller,TX
Comment (optional) : YEAH...it sounds like things are going WONDERFUL! Hip Hip Horray...just 22 days
left until the BIG DAY!!! We are so proud of yall!
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Name : Addisons Granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : You guys are just wonderful. Rees is coming along so good. Our prayers are still
with you. Addison is 20 months now and yes the teeth are sharp!!!!! God Bless
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Name : Todd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : I can testify to the fact that Rees pterodactyl cry, even with a look of fury in his
eyes, is distinctly amazing and beautiful. Less than a month to trach removal; keep it up big guy!
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Name : Rene
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Austin, Texas
Comment (optional) : We are so happy to hear all of the good news! Hope all is well!
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Name : Gareth, Andrea, Jack and Henry
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State : Houston tX
Comment (optional) : Keep up the fantastic work Family Potts ! We are so thrilled to hear of Rees
amazing progress and look forward to catching up soon All our love and best wishes. XXXX
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Name : Troy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport, Texas
Comment (optional) : It is amazing to see that the good news keeps on coming.. Congrats and God
bless!
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Name : Amanda Christan
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Family Friend
City, State : Keller,TX
Comment (optional) : We continue to read the blog often...always LOVING to hear about all the
WONDERFUL progress of Rees!!! We are so PROUD of yall! Keep up the great work!
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Name : JOANN WEBER
Relationship/Organization (optional) : AUNT to Sherry
City, State : Groves,Tx
Comment (optional) : Rees so proud for you ,so many great improvement in you working so hard with
therapy. Looking forward to March 3rd for you. Love
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Name : Bonnie Hammer
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Keller,
Comment (optional) :
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Way to go Rees!
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Name : Jason, Jill & Josie Woods
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friends
City, State : Cincinnati, OH
Comment (optional) : Mark & Amy - Happy belated New Year! We wanted to say hi and let you know that
little Rees is still in our prayers and we are happy to see his progress since we were in Houston last April.
Our little one (Josie) looks forward to meeting Rees in the fut
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : YAY!!! We are so excited and cant wait for Rees to come over and play!
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : The BEST is yet to come!!!
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Name : kim broussard
Relationship/Organization (optional) : amys cousin
City, State : nederland,texas
Comment (optional) : Wow! We are so proud of all of you! Way to go Rees, you are such a big boy!
thanks for all of the up dates,we continue all of our prayers for you guys,love the broussards
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Name : Holly Graham Mitchko
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Childhood friend of Amys
City, State : Atlanta, GA
Comment (optional) : Hello Potts Family. We wish you love and happiness in the new year. You are in our
thoughts and prayers. Love, Holly, Eric, Charlie (3.5 years) and Isabel (1.5 years) Mitchko
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : What FANTASTIC news!!! We are so excited for Rees and for mom and dad to
have one less thing to take care of from now on!! Way to keep up the good work Rees!!! Kayla and
Cooper are ready to play with their buddy!!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Uncle Tim and I will be on vacation in Fiji on March 3 (it will actually be March 4
there) Ill have to find a way to keep in touch.
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Name : Ya-Ya
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Waco
Comment (optional) : Well be celebrating Texas Independence a day late this year! Cant believe Rees
will be free of the trach on March 3. Hip hip hooray!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : The new pictures are precious, thanks for sharing.
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Name : kaitlin
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy Belated birthday Amy! Rees you look so good sitting in your chair im so very
proud of you. Hope you had a great Christmas and NewYears in your own house tell Sophia she is going
to have some competition because your new girlfriend will be here in Ju
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Name : Gina
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Aunt Lynns friend
City, State : Nederland, Texas
Comment (optional) : Oh My Gosh!! The Pics are soo cute!! Rees is way to cute!! If yall ever need a
break ship him to Nederland.. We will take good care of him..lol. Thanks for posting the new pics. Been
waiting for them.
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Name : Sally White
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Amy, Happy Birthday...Hope 2008 is a great year for you and your family. Know that
I am close and always willing to help! Sally Rue White
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : checking in and seeing that the New Year has been good to you all-Happy birthday,
Amy! Hoping the New Year brings only the best to your whole family!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Glad to hear that Rees got a good report. Looking forward to Christmas pictures
and some of Rees sitting up - bet you took 1 or 2. Happy that you had a wonderful birthday - you deserved
it.
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Name : Aunt Lynn & Uncle Tim
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy Birthday,Amy! Hope to see you soon.
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Name : Cynthia & Bill
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Amys Aunt & Uncle
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Jan. 3, 2008. Dearest Amy: H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y!!!!! Love you, Cynthia, Bill &
Ryan
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Name : Vicky & Russell
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Addions Mom & Dad
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Wishing you guys a happy New Year. I am so happy that Rece is making so much
progress. Addison is walking and pulling everything down aroud the house! May God continue to bless you
and your Family.
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Name : Martha Mims
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Museum
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : What joy to see your happy faces in the photos! Hope the checkup for Rees goes
well. Love&Blessings!
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Name : Niki and Trey
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Glad we got to see yall last week! Rees is getting so big!! Cant wait for Rees to
party it up at the wedding!
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Name : Ellen King
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Oops, my entry got sent before I wrote the message! So thrilled that you all had a
wonderful Christmas at home. Hope to see you before long. Rees is gorgeous.
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Name : Ellen King
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) :
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Name : Sophia
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Rees girlfriend
City, State : Houston,TX
Comment (optional) : Hi, Reesie! I love you and thank you for the Christmas presents! I cant wait until the
weather warms up and we can play together. Big kisses, Sophia
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Name : Aunt Lynn,Uncle Tim & Family
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and more great progress for Rees in 2008. Hope
to see you all soon.
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Name : Susan ,Bill, Hannah and Shannon Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston Tx
Comment (optional) : Merry Christmas and we wish you a brilliant New Year! No gift will ever compare as
the one youll feel, waking up as a family on Christmas morning. The Best is yet to come........
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Name : Hazel Hebert
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Port Arthur, Tx
Comment (optional) : I Happy for you all .Ree is just so cute . He has come long way. I am happy for you
and your whole family. I Wish all a Merry Christmas. Hazel.Oh by the way Ree has the same Birthday as
my.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So happy to read your wonderful update. Cant wait to see Christmas pictures.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : What an amazing kid! Bet Santa will be especially good to him this year. So glad
Rees has recovered so well.
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Name : Susane and Joel Bartsch
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Museum friends
City, State : The Woodlands
Comment (optional) : Hi Rees, Thanks for giving your mom some time off to go to the museums christmas
party. It was great seeing you Amy! We hope to see you and Daddy soon! Lots of hugs and prayers.
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Name : Addisons Granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hi to the entire family. Addison had surgury on her eyes last Thursday and she is
doing well. She came home the same day also. These miracle babies have trully found favor with God.
Bless you all and enjoy your little one.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So glad to see the new pictures. Hope I get a chance to see you guys during the
holidays.
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Name : Rene & Toby
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Austin, Texas
Comment (optional) : Glad to hear things went so well with the surgery!!!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : peaking in this Christmas season...glad the surgery went well...HOpe santa is good
to Rees.He deserves it!
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, Tx
Comment (optional) : We are so happy to hear that the surgery was a success!!! Praise God for not
having to stay on the vent. and for getting to go home the same day!!! Rees you are such a strong little
boy and we enjoy getting to see you grow up!
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Name : Kaitlin
Relationship/Organization (optional) : nicu nurse
City, State :
Comment (optional) : I am so proud of you rees! tell mom and dad to give you and extra hug and kiss for
me
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Was so happy to hear from YaYa that your surgery went great.
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Name : Lori, Bobby, and Etta
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friends
City, State : Westwood, MA
Comment (optional) : We have beening praying for Rees all day today! We know that he is a strong little
boy and we cannot wait to hear good news about the surgeries.
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Name : aunt carrie, thomas, and camryn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : We said a special prayer for you today:)
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Name : Troy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport
Comment (optional) : I will be praying for you today. Best of luck!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Good Luck with your procedures tomorrow, be sure and let us know how good you
do.
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Name : Beth Vickers
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Grad school friend of Amys
City, State : Oxford, MS
Comment (optional) : Hey Amy and family! Gillis sent me this link and I am amazed at what an incredible
story yall are living. I am so excited about and thankful for both Rees progress and your remission. What a
cutie pie he is! Ill definitely keep checking back for updates.
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Name : Jessica Evans
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Hey guys! Rees looks amazing. What a cutie and what a trooper! I think I may have
seen you guys walking in the neighborhood awhile back. We recently moved to Woodside. Ella is 5 months
now and said to send a hello to Mr.Rees!
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Name : Aunt Lynn,Uncle Tim & Family
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving. So much to be thankful for. Enjoyed
visiting with YaYa,Carrie,Thomas & Camryn. The kids had a great time.
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Name : Joann Weber
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Groves, Tx.
Comment (optional) : Happy Thanksgiving to Rees@,Mark and Amy. So many prayers have been
answered. Love to all JOANN
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Name : Stephanie Dearman
Relationship/Organization (optional) : co-worker of Lynn
City, State : Bridge City, Tx
Comment (optional) : Weve had you guys on our prayer list at Fellowship Baptist in BC since the
beginning. It was so great to bring the picture of this October and last for everyone to look at how
wonderful he looks. Thank you for being such a wonderful witness for those that
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : I cant imagine that there are any more angels in heaven than the three of you have
encountered here on earth.
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Name : Luke Follis
Relationship/Organization (optional) : pod D mate at Womans Hospital
City, State : Katy, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hi Guys, Just wanted to say hello and share our blessings of life w/you. We are so
blessed to have Luke in our lives and we are happy to have met you guys,esp. Rees. Maybe, we can get
together real soon. Luke will be 1 at the end of the month. love your
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Name : Julie and Steve Yeager
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : Lenoir City, TN
Comment (optional) : LKWe love you and enjoy watching you grow
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Rees will really be able to gnaw on those gloves now.
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Name : cary brown
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : cypress,tex
Comment (optional) : Amy, so glad to hear you are doing good!!! Loved all the pictures. Have a great
day
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Name : Troy Latiolais
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport, Texas
Comment (optional) : Glad to hear such good news for the both of you. I love to see the new pictures, it
looks like Rees is loving life!!! Talk to you soon!
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Name : Gina
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Aunt Lynns Friend
City, State : Nederland, Texas
Comment (optional) : LOVEEEEEEE THE NEW PIC OF Rees standing!! He is tooo cute!!! Glad to hear
the good news on Amy also!!!
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Name : Lindsey Bolline
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State :
Comment (optional) : LOVE all the new pics, Rees looks fabulous! Congrats on your good news!
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Name : Gail kers
Relationship/Organization (optional) : FRIENDS
City, State : Dallas, Texas
Comment (optional) : Those pictures are fabulous!!!!! What a cute chick and how fun to see these great
show of progress.
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : what great news about Amy! the pics are wonderful of all-thanks for sharing with us
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Name : Addisons Granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hi! What a celebration you guys must have had! God is still in the Blessing
business! I have been blessed just knowing you guys. Thank God for your miracle, REES.
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Name : cary brown
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy belated birthday. So proud of you and your folks. I was out of town on your
big day, and sorry to miss the fun.
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Name : Joann Weber
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NANA Aunt
City, State : Groves, Tx.
Comment (optional) : Rees all things are possible,look at what you done this pass year. Hope your
birthday was great. LOVE@HUGS
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Name : Gail Akers
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : Dallas, Texas
Comment (optional) : HAPPY BIRTHDAY REES-WHAT A GREAT FIRST YEAR! WOW, VERY FEW
1YEAR OLDS HAVE DONE AS MUCH AS YOU!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco tx
Comment (optional) : Rees...checking in just a wee bit late to say Happy First Birthday!!! What a
milestone! You are incredible as are your family!
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Name : Aunt Lynn and Uncle Tim
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Hope you had a fun first birthday! Bet your day was more fun than mine-I must have
caught your bug. Cant wait to see birthday pictures.
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Name : Gina
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Aunt Lynns Friend
City, State : Nederland, Texas
Comment (optional) : HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY REES!!! I HEARD YOU SURE LIKE THOSE GRAPE
GLOVES!!
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Name : Lindsey Bolline
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy Birthday Rees!! Congratulations on all youve accomplished this year! You
are very tough!
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Name : Joel & Susanne Bartsch
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friends HMNS
City, State : The Woodlands, TX
Comment (optional) : HAPPY BIRTHDAY REES! Have a fantastic First birthday! Wish we could stop by
today. We do have something for you!Hugs...
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Mother of Hannah and Shannon NICU graduates
City, State : El Lago, TX
Comment (optional) : A very Happy Birthday Rees! You are a joy and blessing to your mom and dad. This
first year has been full of challenges, but the best is yet to come. Youll be talking and walking soon and
youll then present different challenges for mom and dad. Just as
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Name : The Rosebraughs
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Aunt/Uncle/Cousins
City, State : Lafayette, IN
Comment (optional) : HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE MAN! YOU HAVE BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO ALL WHO
HAVE GOTTEN TO KNOW YOU! WISH WE COULD BE THERE IN PERSON! ALL OUR LOVE, THE
ROSEBRAUGH FAMILY
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Name : The Dickens Family (Larry, LeJoy, Cooper and Kayla)
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : HAPPY BIRTHDAY REES!!! You are such a strong fighter and look how far you
have made it and still going strong!!! We Love you!!!!!!
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Name : GG
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Grandmother
City, State : Lafayette, IN
Comment (optional) : Happy Birthday, dear Rees--you are a wonderful gift to us--Much love, GG & Paw
Paw
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So glad I got to visit with you this morning. Im glad you are all feeling better. Sorry I
wont be there for the big birthday, but Ill be thinking about all of you.
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Name : Lori, Bobby, and Etta
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friends
City, State : Westwood, MA
Comment (optional) : We wish we could stop by on Oct. 30th to see you on the birthday! Please know
that we will be thinking of you. Happy Birthday!!
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Name : Jackie & David Jones
Relationship/Organization (optional) : family friends
City, State : Longview, TX
Comment (optional) : We were thinking of all of you when we remembered Rees was nearing his first BD.
Wow! So glad I checked the web site to see how much progress he is making. We thank God for this
precious baby and his fabulous parents. Hope to see Tom and Sherry at BU Home
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Name : Aimee Taylor
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Amy and Mark- What an amazing site. Thanks for sharing your story, Rees is really
such an inspiration. We cant wait to catch up and see Rees in person on the 30th. See you soon!
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Name : Steve Moore
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Bellaire, Texas
Comment (optional) : Rees, you should know how incredibly strong and positive your Mom and Dad are.
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Name : Paulette Vollmar
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Hi Amy, Im so glad you sent me an email! Rees is so beautiful and Im so happy that
he is doing well. We miss our little angel and with each milestone Ellie makes, we know there was another
child we will never see reach that same milestone, but GOD is wond
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Name : claudia beal
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : What a beautiful boy! Congratulations on reaching this milestone. The terrible twos
are just around the corner:)
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Name : Nozar
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Fearsome Foursome
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Reese is getting to be such a cuttie. Its amazing how beautiful he is once all the
hardware is removed from his face. Congrats you two!!!
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Name : Mary K. Potts
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Rees Aunt
City, State : St. Louis
Comment (optional) : Great family photo. Happy early Birthday Rees. Look for your present in the mail.
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Name : susan light
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : houston, tx
Comment (optional) : what a blessing from God. you are all an inspiration. youre in my prayers!
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Name : Julie Sharp
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : London, England
Comment (optional) : Hello!!!! Thank you for sharing the fantastic photos of Rees. He looks amazing. Ive
been keeping up with Rees through the good old Waco gossip chain. Very exciting times for you that Rees
is almost 1. Many Blessings. Love, Julie
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Ill be in Houston next weekend, hope I get to visit and here you talk. Wow!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : tx
Comment (optional) : checking in on a beautiful day hoping it is the same there...glad ER visit went well..
cruising in on that birthday
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Name : Lori Huffman
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Westwood, MA
Comment (optional) : Wow...it is hard to believe that Rees will be a year old in a few weeks! We are so
thankful for the progress that has been made in a year...Rees is a very strong boy!
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Name : mary beth rios
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend/mdacc
City, State : houston tx
Comment (optional) : John Lennon said it best: Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy!
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Name : Craig Roberton
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Western Lithograph
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Amy, Thank you for sharing these unbelievable pictures of Rees with me. It is
amazing to see his progress and how strong he is! You certainly have a tremendous gift and we look
forward to continuing to see him grow throughout the years.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Rees first trip to Waco. All I can say is WOW! Well have to plan a day trip to the
beach. We were there this weekend and the weather was gorgeous.Rees can take his ferry ride and Mom
and Dad can have crabs.
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Name : Rene & Toby
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Austin, Texas
Comment (optional) : Glad to hear everyone is doing so well! Hope Rees had a great 1st birthday and
hope his Halloween is fun! Much Love....
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : I am so excited at the progress you are making. Keep up the good work. Baby
steps, one thing at a time. My friends want to know if your Mom has decided what you are going to be for
Halloween.
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Name : Ellen King
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Just wanted to let you all know that I think of you often and am thrilled with the
progress of Rees and the good news for Amy. Love to you all.
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Name : Joann Weber
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Sherry/Aunt
City, State : Groves,Tx
Comment (optional) : Rees so proud of you. You been such a big boy working so hard to do well. Have
you in our prayers. Love to you and MOM@DAD Aunt JOANN
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Name : Joann Weber
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Sherry/Aunt
City, State : Groves
Comment (optional) :
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Keep up the good work, it is really paying off. This was just the first of many play
dates and family outings to come.
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Name : Martha Mims
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Rees looks so big and healthy, praise the Lord! Im glad you think of each hit as a
prayer. You know that thousands of people are praying for you all. Congratulations & love, MM
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Name : Jan Redd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : El Paso, Texas
Comment (optional) : Well what a BIG boy! Things are moving faster and faster with reports and
progress. It was so good seeing Rees last week such a big boy. Rees, you and your parents continue to
amaze all of us....we are so proud and God is so good! Love, Jan and Ershel
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Name : Paige
Relationship/Organization (optional) : neighborhood friend
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : What wonderful news to be free of the VENT!!! ALLELUIA! You are always in our
prayers!
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Name : Uncle Michael
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Waco, Texas
Comment (optional) : Looking good Reesy!! Keep up the good work. We are very proud of you and love
you very much.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy 11 month birthday! Wow! It is hard to believe that you will soon be
celebrating your first birthday. You are an amazing little boy. Glad you and your mommy are doing so well.
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Name : Nick
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Lafayette, Indiana
Comment (optional) : It was great seeing Uncle Mark and hearing more about how great Rees is doing!
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Hooray! We love reading the exciting news!
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Name : Troy Latiolais
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport, Texas
Comment (optional) : Congratulations on getting such good reports for the both of you! Hope to see you
guys soon!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So happy to hear everybodys good news.
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Name : Niki and Trey
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Congrats on losing the spaghetti! We are hoping we will get a chance to see Rees
one more time before Flu season! So happy for yall!
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Name : Vcky Smith (Addison)
Relationship/Organization (optional) : old roomate in NICU
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : I am so excited for you guys! Praise the Lord! For he is good!
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Name : Laura Cashen
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU (Canons mom)
City, State :
Comment (optional) : What a beautiful site to behold!!
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Name : Addison Granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Dear Rees Family, God is blessing you. I couldnt help but shed a few tears of joy
when I saw that Rees was off the contraction. May God continue to bless you as he has blessed Addison.
As soon as flu season is over, we need to meet.
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : just checking in and wow what great news on taking the vent off!!! made our
Monday morning!...happpy for you all
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Name : Aunt Carrie
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So Happy to see you without the vent! Cant wait to hold you...
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Name : Lindsey Bolline
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Praise God for Rees coming off the vent. Way to go Rees!!!
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Name : Aunt Lynn and Uncle Tim
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Bridge City, TX
Comment (optional) : Enjoyed our visit and our walk down the street. By the time we get to visit in person
again you might be walking by yourself and not in Dads arms. Keep up the good work!
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Name : Cooper and Kayla Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Way to go Rees!!!!! WE are so proud of you and we knew you could do it!!!
Congratulations on being Vent. FREE!!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!!
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : El Lago TX
Comment (optional) : Way to go Rees! AND Way to go Mom and Dad! Hang in there, the best is yet to
come!
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Name : Rene Latiolais
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Austin, Texas
Comment (optional) : LuLu sent us a picture of Rees and he is the cutest thing! We put it up on our frig...
Toby and I smile every time we see it and says man he is really cute.... its wonderful to see it early in them
morning! Hope to see you guys soon. Much Love!
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Name : Julie Miranda
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Papas Nurse in Indiana
City, State : Lafayette, IN
Comment (optional) : There has to be a big s on that sweet thing somewhere because he has a Super kid
attitude!! You are both wonderful parents and the faith you have in God, eachother, and Reese really
does show! God Speed for more good days, week, months, and years to come!
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Name : Kaitlin
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU nurse
City, State :
Comment (optional) : I am so proud of you Rees! What wonderful news and I can not wait to see you!
love Aunt Kaitlin
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : What wonderful news you received today! This brought tears of JOY to my eyes!!!
You are a true miracle Rees and you keep showing everyone how strong you are!!! Congratulations!!!!!
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Name : Carrie Gillette
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : As usual, Rees is such an inspiration! Im so happy for you as parents to hear
results with the adjective “phenomenal”!
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Name : Rebecca Follis
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Family Friend
City, State : Katy, Texas
Comment (optional) : You look so big Reese! Luke wants a playdate with you!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : absolutely amazing what Rees and his parents have accomplished...an inspiration
beyond words
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Name : Gail kers
Relationship/Organization (optional) : FRIENDS
City, State : Dallas, Texas
Comment (optional) : Well. Rees started out as a star pupil so it makes sense that we will see superstar
achievements!!
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Way to go Rees!! You show all those doctors how good you are and keep up the
good work!!! You are such a strong little boy and we are all so very proud of you!!!
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Name : Amanda Christan
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Family Friend
City, State : Keller,TX
Comment (optional) : YEAH...it sounds like Rees is doing AWESOME!!!
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Name : Hanna
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Speech Therapist
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hi Rees! Today was your first day of speech therapy. I am so excited to be working
with you and cant wait to watch you grow and succeed, so open those ears and let us fill them with love!
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Name : Ellen King
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Just wanted to let you all know that I think of you often and pray for continued
progress for Rees.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Yea!!I have electricity...so excited to hear about Rees aids, brought tears to my
eyes. Cant wait to come back for another visit.
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Name : Andrea Soders
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend/Alliant
City, State : Sugar Land TX
Comment (optional) : Rees is an absolute angel! Mom and dad...be very proud!! What an incredible
inspiration he is. I am so glad to see hes made such remarkable progress...hes absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!
May God continue to shine his light on your family!
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Name : Tara
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Intertek
City, State : Angleton, TX
Comment (optional) : OMG, Rees is ADORABLE and getting so big! Im so happy for all of you, youre an
amazing family. God Bless, and give him a kiss for me (as if you need another excuse to munch on that
angel!)
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Name : Addisons granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Amy and Mark, You all are so blessed and highly favored by God. Rees will do find.
I can tell you that Addison started pulling that tube off. She knew she was ready to make it without the
tube. It is my prayer that Gods devine love has made every body pa
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Name : Kim Broussard
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Amys cousin
City, State : Nederland ,Tx
Comment (optional) : Wow! You guys are doing great! Rees, you are so beautiful & what a smile.Look
where your strong faith has gotten you.God Bless.
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Name : Margaret Harrison
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Sugar Land, TX
Comment (optional) : I am so happy at the remarkable progress Rees has made. I want you to know that I
still think of you and your family and keep you in my prayers.
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Name : Arlene Navo Richard
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend/formerly with HMNS
City, State : Pearland, TX
Comment (optional) : Hi! Im so glad to see that youre doing so well, Rees! Your parents are so blessed to
have you, and you are so equally blessed to have such wonderful parents. I cant wait to hear about your
first steps! :)
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Name : cary brown
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : cypress
Comment (optional) : Amy, sorry I missed seeing you when I came to see Rees a couple of weeks ago. i
was so excited to read about his new school! How great. you all are doing the best parenting job ever.
Love you
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Name : Jan Redd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : El Paso, Texas
Comment (optional) : Rees, you are almost the same size as your friend Etta. She went to the dr.
yesterday and weights 15lbs. So you two are doing great. However, you are probably doing better eating,
she refuses to eat baby food. I loved all your new pictures, blue is your c
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : I forgot....The helmet is doing a great job in such a short time! What a difference
you can already see! What a beautiful smile you have too!
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Name : LeJoy Dickens and Cooper and Kayla
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Rees, you are such a handsome little boy!!! I love all the pictures of you and always
love to hear how you are doing! You have two sweet and loving parents and they have taken very good
care of you! You are truly a miracle! Cant wait to meet you!
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Name : Carrie Gillette
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend of Amy
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Those big blue eyes are precious! What a sweet, strong boy!
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Name : Joan Scales
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : I was saying that you are so lucky to have your mommie and daddy for your
parents. They are great!
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Name : Joan Scales
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Rees, I am so grateful that you live in Houston, Texas, where you have so many
capable, caring people to help you every step of the way. I pray for you several times every day - and for
your mommie and daddy. You are a lucky little boy to have them for yo
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Name : Gail kers
Relationship/Organization (optional) : FRIENDS
City, State : dallas
Comment (optional) : Oh how cute you are!! We knew that show off personality was under the tape.
hanks for sharing all the new and exciting times with us. Gail & Steve
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : what a beautiful very handsome young man.....you are Rees....pics are great
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Rees, it was so great visiting with you and your Mommy yesterday and finally getting
to hold you and watching you roll over and over. Wont it really be fun when you dont have your tubes
holding you back.
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : El Lago, TX
Comment (optional) : Mark and Amy, When Rees gets his new hearing aids, he will only hear what he has
felt his entire life and that is love. Hang in there, you are doing great!
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Name : Tom & Rachel
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friends
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Sweet Rees -- You are such a tremendous spirit and are doing so GREAT ! We are
praying for you and look forward to seeing you soon! Lots and Lots of Love ~ Rachel & Tom
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : HAPPY 10th MONTH BIRTHDAY!!!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Bridge City, Tx
Comment (optional) : It was so great to visit with you all before we left on vacation and to get to see Rees
in person. Well, we are back and Ill be back to checking in regularly.
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Name : Janice Redd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : El Paso, Texas
Comment (optional) : What great news, Rees you are a growing boy and making bigger and bigger steps
with every report. Ive been away from the computer for a few weeks so what great news to read when I
turned it on today! Im so glad you didnt have to come to El Paso to visit u
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Name : Addisons Granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Mark, Amy and Rees, God has trully blessed you. He is showing you his miraculous
work everyday as you nuture Rees to health. I pray that every organ in his body work according to Gods
purpose and plan. Amen.
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Name : Gareth, Andrea, Jack and Henry
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State : Houston TX
Comment (optional) : Hey Rees - you look like such a cool skateboarding dude with you new helmet !
Love to you all Gareth, Andrea, Jack and Henry XXXXX
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Name : Vitali&Natasha
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friends
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Amy, we are thinking of you and hope can see you and your baby sometime soon.
Vitali&Natasha
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Name : Rachel Sebright
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Mom of a 4 month early baby
City, State : Spokane, WA
Comment (optional) : Hi there, I was on the internet looking up some things and came across your
website. Your story has touch me and my family. As our daughter was born 4 months early to. She
weighed 1 lbs. 8 1/2 oz. Her left side of her diaphram never formed so now she is a
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Name : Ivy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Nurse
City, State : Spring, Texas
Comment (optional) : Im so happy for Rees.Everyday he is getting better & better. I cant wait for the day
he has no tubes! :-)
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Name : Juan H
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Praise God! I am so happy for you all. Go Rees Go! Keep up the good work.
Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : great news on those improved little lung tubes of Rees and medicaid help...hope
Amy is feeling better also..think of you everyday...love the pics
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : PTL!!! Go Rees, go!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Great news!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : What cute pictures! If anyone can fight off this new infection, Rees can do it. What
an amazing little guy he is...must get it from his Mom and Dad.
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : We love seeing the recent pictures of that cute big boy! Yall are constantly in our
thoughts and prayers.
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU partners
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Rees, I am so happy to see all the new pictures of you growing up and to hear all
the wonderful updates about your progress. Keep up the good work and maybe one day we can meet
you!
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Name : Jan Redd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Pennington/El Paso
Comment (optional) : Rees, I cant get over how big you are getting. I can tell you like your tummy time,
what a big boy and dont let anyone take that pacifer! Love, Jan
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Name : Wayne and Heidi Eastus
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU brothers
City, State : Spring, TX
Comment (optional) : We are so happy to see that Reese is finally home. Wow! He looks great. I know
you have your hands full with all the extra care he needs. It is a scary transition when they come home. We
didnt sleep for weeks and are just now, almost one year later, findi
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Name : Martha Mims
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Happy NINE months to you all! xox
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : just happen to sign in again today....still thinking about you and praying that all
goes well with all things.... we admire you all so much!
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Name : Addisons Granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Rees, Mark and Amy, I am excited about the progress. I know that Addison and
Rees are smart because they both keep their parents on thier toes as they look for ways to free their face.
God Bless You!!!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy 9 month birthday! So happy to hear how well you are doing. I hope to see
you soon.
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : so happy to here YaYa got to be with Rees on her birthday...Rees progressive
steps are music to our ears and blessings to all of you
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Name : Melissa Darlington
Relationship/Organization (optional) : former HMNS colleague
City, State : Melbourne, Australia
Comment (optional) : Congratulations on Rees homecoming! What wonderful, amazing news for a
wonderful, amazing family. All our love, Melissa, Jeff and Finn
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : the new pics are fabulous..made our day....so exciting to view....the sound video
was really cool.....Happy days to deserving folks..what family!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Thanks for posting the new pictures, they are precious! Do you have an updated
weight on your big boy?
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Name : Missy & Tod Weber
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousins
City, State : Prosper, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hey Amy, Im so glad ECI came out, since working with CPS I have learned what a
huge help they can be! Rees keep it up you are just rocking along, maybe next year you can come to the
family reunion and we know youll be running by then. God Bless.
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Name : Chris OConnell
Relationship/Organization (optional) : College friend of Amy
City, State : birmingham, alabama
Comment (optional) : Amy! Im bawling tears of joy and excitement catching up on the site and seeing
pictures of the hospital departure and the coming home pictures. And those precious pictures of Rees
smiling! I could eat him up! Im so excited you all are home and so thankful
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Name : Carrie Gillette
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend of Amy
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Im so happy to hear your nursing situation has been resolved - hopefully you all
can get some rest & recover from the previous week. Great news on Rees OT visit!! It is amazing how
these little ones heal & grow. Take care, Carrie
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Good job Mark, I will talk with you soon.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Its amazing that you have already been home a month. Cant wait to come visit and
see you roll over. Keep up the good work!
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Please call me. Having been there before, I have some ideas to talk over with you.
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Name : Jan Redd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Pennington, NJ
Comment (optional) : Rees what a treat we had coming by to see you and mommy and GeeGee. You
looked great, looking around and rocking with mom. We are all so proud of you! Our prayers continue....
until we see you next time, keep up the good work. Love, Jan
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Way to go,Rees! So happy you got such good reports. Hope the night nurse
showed up tonight so Mom and Dad can get some rest.
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : checking in seeing how all are doing...hoping all these small bumps makeway for a
very smooth pathway for Rees progression..Happy Summer Days!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Just got in from our Jamaica trip. Toby and Rene had a lovely wedding with lots of
college friends and family there. Hope to have a free weekend soon to get to see you. Glad you are all
doing so well.
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Name : Sylvia Esparza
Relationship/Organization (optional) : St Lukes Hospital
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hi Amy, I have been keeping track of your website of baby Rees and I am so happy
that everyone is doing fine. God will always watch over Rees to keep him safe. You and Mark look so
happy to have Rees home and I know that Rees is happy to be home. You take
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy 4th of July! Were off to Jamaica for Tobys wedding. Will be thinking of you.
Cant wait to see the new pictures. Enjoy the fireworks.
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Name : Kaitlin
Relationship/Organization (optional) : RN
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy 4th of July this is our first holiday with out eachother and I just wanted you to
know I am thinking about you today and how much I miss you! See you soon Aunt Kaitlin
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Name : Paige Dominey
Relationship/Organization (optional) : new friend / Toys R Us groupie!
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Seeing Mark today at Toys R Us made my day! I have been following Rees
progress every single day since I heard about him and your family. I have been praying for him and I so
enjoyed sharing a few minutes with Mark. I felt like I knew him because Ive foll
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Name : cary brown
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : houston
Comment (optional) : Things ARE LOOKING GREAT WITH YOU ALL. GOD IS GREAT! Tell YAYA we are
off to the wheat farm for awhile.
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Name : Aunt LYnn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Wow, what a difference a year makes! Happy 8th month birthday,Rees! Its hard to
believe that you got your good news/bad news a year ago and that your precious baby is already 8
months old.
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Name : April Bolgiano
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Vernon Pregnancy Resource Center
City, State : Leesville LA
Comment (optional) : Saw your foot prints and web site listing on a flyer at my church, East Leesville
Baptist. God bless you
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Name : Carrie Gillette
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Congratulations!! I was out of town & didnt see the site for over a week and it
brought tears to my eyes to see Rees came home. You all look so happy - congrats! Enjoy every moment!
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Name : LeJoy Dickens & Cooper and Kayla
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Way to BURP Rees!! :) So glad you are doing good at home! I know you are
enjoying spending every minute of the day with your mommy and daddy! Keep up the good work!! We cant
wait until the day we finally get to meet you!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So glad your outing went so well and that you got such good results. Sounds like
things are going great. Cant wait to see you all.
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Name : Winn & Paige Davis
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : You guys are amazing people and we are so happy Rees is home. You probably
can not count all the miracles you have seen in the last year. God Bless!
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Name : Karem and Carlos Lopez
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Annabelle and Annettes Mom (NICUfriends)
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : GOD bless your precious angel!! We are so glad and happy that Rees is home. I
know how wonderful should be for you to have your baby finally at home. Congratulations!! We will keep
praying for all of you.
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Name : Steven & Shelley Clark
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friends
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Congratulations, Potts Family!!! We are so glad to hear that precious baby Rees is
home…we couldnt be happier for you guys. Keep up the great work and we hope to see you soon.
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Name : Katsie Fewox
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Samanthas mom
City, State : Bellaire, TX
Comment (optional) : Rees, we are so excited for you and all your family that you are now home. What a
miracle we have all witnessed. We will keep praying for all of you!!!!
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Name : Kim Sietsma
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend of Grandma Pat
City, State : Lafayette, IN
Comment (optional) : So glad that Rees is home! Ive been following your story all along, and what an
amazing story it is!! Good luck, best wishes.
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Name : Joann Weber
Relationship/Organization (optional) : YaYas Aunt
City, State : groves,Tx
Comment (optional) : Gods special gift Rees home at last to spend special time with family.
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Name : Margaret Harrison
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Co-Worker/Friend
City, State : Sugar Land, TX
Comment (optional) : I am so happy to have had an opportunity to meet you and share the wonderful
world that is Rees. He is truly a special gift from God and based on how you speak of him and the pride
that is shown by you, he is one lucky little boy. I hope that God continur
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Name : Ershel Redd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : El Paso, TX
Comment (optional) : Welcome home Reeser. You are beating the odds and are destined for greatness.
Our prayers for you have been answered and we will continue to pray for you. Love, Ersh P.S. Who helped
Dad clean up the toilet paper?
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Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Mark, I dont know if you remember me from your short time at Alliant last year, but I
think of you and your beautiful family often. So glad to know that Reese and Amy are doing well and I hope
that you all are able to continue to overcome the obstacle
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Name : Arlene Navo Richard
Relationship/Organization (optional) : former HMNS
City, State : Pearland, TX
Comment (optional) : Happy Belated Birthday, Rees! :)
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Get Mommy or Daddy to post birthday and Halloween pictures. Hope to see you
soon. Love, Aunt Lynn
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Name : Rene
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Austin, Texas
Comment (optional) : Happy Birthday to Rees!!! Hope all is well!
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Name : Niki
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Austin, TX
Comment (optional) : Had a pt that was diagnosed with CML 21 years ago and was in original Gleevac
study. Shes doing great! Happy Bday Rees!!
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Name : Luke Follis
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Pod D-Womans Hospital
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Dear Rees, Happy 2nd Birthday buddy! We are one month apart, maybe one day,
we can play together. Friends-Luke Follis 11/30/06 follisgang@comcast.net
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Name : Larry, LeJoy, Kayla and Cooper Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Happy 2nd Birthday Rees! We cant wait to see you on Saturday for your party!!!
Hope you have a wonderful birthday!
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Is there a better way to say I love you and thanks for being the BEST parents in the
world, than a big juicy kiss? I am so happy Rees is feeling better!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So glad Rees is doing so well. Hell gain that weight back quickly eating big boy mac
and cheese. Hate to hear about your shingles. Halloween hugs and birthday kisses to your amazing little
man.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Hope you are still recovering well at home.Weve been really busy since Hurricane
Ike.Hope we can visit soon.Can hardly believe that you are turning 2 next week. Love e you, Aunt Lynn
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
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Name : Ann Tinsley Bilello
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Stephanie Seelig gave me your website. I have been so touched by reading it. We
just had a little boy at Womans Hospital. I was there for 6 weeks before, and our baby came at 29 weeks.
He was born on Sept 10 and is still in the NICU. We love all the docto
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Name : Mike Bray
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
City, State : Los Angeles, CA
Comment (optional) : God bless you and your wonderful family. Found your story doing pediatric
research and was exceptionally touched. Best wishes and Gods blessings to you. ~Mike (mbray@chla.usc.
edu)
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Name : Carey, Adi and Malik
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU buddy
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers that Rees will be home soon. PS. I
think hes outgrown Malik!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : so glad Rees is doing better from the recent ordeal....will pray for continued
recovery......it was great seeing Rees and his parents in Waco recently...
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Texas
Comment (optional) : Hugs to all of you! Youre in our thoughts and prayers! If you need anything, please
call. Hugs to Dr. Bloss, what would we do without him!
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Name : Martha Mims
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : The Big Guy upstairs loves this Little Guy! Love and Prayers, MM
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Name : Sharon
Relationship/Organization (optional) : HMNS
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Amy, I was distressed to hear of Rees pneumonia when I saw you at the museum
the other night. I am happy today to read of his excellent progress. You an Mark are pros! Even the
medical people recognize it! Reese is a tough little guy, Im glad hes improvin
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Name : Jan Young
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Austin Texas
Comment (optional) : Amy, I think I may have just received a call from you. Anyway it was a call from Tx
Childrens and after reading the blog I realize you must be there because I counld think of any one else. My
prayers for Reese especially as for you and Mark. If that was n
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Name : Diana
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Joaquins aunt
City, State : Dallas, Texas
Comment (optional) : Rees,I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope to visit Houston
soon so that Joaquin and I can come play with you.
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Name : MJ Figard
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Hope you get back home soon.
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Name : Claudia
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Houston Pedi
City, State : Bellaire
Comment (optional) : Rees is my favorite patient :)
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Name : life insurance
Relationship/Organization (optional) : life insurance
City, State : life insurance
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Definitely gold medals should go to Rees and Amy and also to Mark for being such
a great supporter and coach.
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Buddy
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : What wonderful news Amy! We are so happy to hear your great news! I cant
believe how big Rees has gotten too! They grow to fast! Take care!
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Name : Sharon
Relationship/Organization (optional) : HMNS
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : I love reading updates of Rees successes! He is making so much progress. Thanks
for the update.
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : just seeing what is going on hoping it is all good for you ALL
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Name : Charlotte Etheredge
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend of the family
City, State : Bridge City, Tx.
Comment (optional) : Just checking on Rees. Making sure everything still going good.
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Name : Kristie
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Rees Fan
City, State : Houston, Tx
Comment (optional) : I am so pleased to see that you are much too busy enjoying your time with Rees at
home to post daily updates on this site...its as it should be. Rees is a precious precious boy with 2 very
amazing parents.
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Name : Michael
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : I would love to find out that and Rees Amy are doing well! We have an 11-month
baby too... God bless you, Michael mkolonin@gmail.com
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Name : Michael
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : August 7, 2008 I came across your web page by accident: I was looking for info on
the 3431 Linkwood house that we are considering buying at the moment. I could not help but read your
story and got blown away. I would love to find out that and Rees Amy a
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Name : Tammy & Mike Zilliox
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : Cincinnati, Ohio
Comment (optional) : It was great meeting you, Rees, while we were in town for Skips wedding. We cant
wait to see you again when we get back to Houston or if you ever make it to Cincinnati. Keep smiling!
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Name : Mike and Tammy Zilliox
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Cincinnati, Ohio
Comment (optional) : Rees, It was great to finally meet you this weekend. You are certainly a special little
boy and have some loving parents who are very proud of you. Keep up your fight. The Zilliox Family
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Bridge City, TX
Comment (optional) : Hope you all have a great vacation! Heard you had a good time with cousin Todd
last night. See you at the beach!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : Happy New Home....hope all is well...
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Name : Troy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport
Comment (optional) : Hey, just wanted to drop by and say hello. Hope life in the new house is treating you
all well! Give my man Rees a kiss for me!
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Name : Dianne Edgemon
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : McKinney, TX
Comment (optional) : With a prayer that our loving Lord bless your life, Rees, with His continued care and
love.
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Name : Lindsey Bolline
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State :
Comment (optional) : YAY Rees for crawling!! What an amazing little man you are!
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Name : Kayla and Cooper Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU BUDDIES
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Way to go Rees Buddy!! We are so excited for you! We need to get together so we
can play sometime! Keep up the good work!!
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Name : Stefanie Wells
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Nurse @ Houston Pedi.
City, State : Houston, Tx
Comment (optional) : WOW ..... What a way youve come Reese I remember the first time you came to our
office. You are a true blessing.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So glad you could make it to Trey & Nikis rehearsal and wedding. So many people
were so happy to finally meet you after keeping up with you on the web for the last 1 1/2 yrs. See you
soon.
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Name : Martha Mims
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Yes, hooray for living in Houston! Reading your latest adventures is better than any
book or movie. Love & Prayers! MM
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Congratulations! Let us know when we can start helping with the move!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Bridge City, TX
Comment (optional) : Rees, we had such a great time with you after Todds graduation in Houston and in
Bridge City for Mothers Day. See you soon for Niki and Treys graduation and wedding.
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston Texas
Comment (optional) : Happy Mothers Day Amy! Rees is such a joy. He is very handsome in his new
glasses. His entire world is new again. This has been a very exciting year for him, and its only May!!!!
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Name : Krissi, Taylor, Max & Harry
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Rees looks very handsome in his new glasses! We are glad that he has clip on
shades, because we are looking forward to fishing with him and his Dad someday in Galveston!
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Name : Linda E
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Groves Texas
Comment (optional) : Rees is so amazing! and his parents too. You give me hope for my great
granddaughter who was born 23 weeks. 1 lb 7 oz. Little Isabella is in John Sealy Hosp at Galveston and
she is in Gods hands. We pray she does as well as Rees. God Bless!!
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Name : Amanda Christan
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Family Friend
City, State : Keller,TX
Comment (optional) : PRECIOUS pictures! The glasses are adorable!
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Name : Lindsey Bolline
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Rees looks SO handsome in his new glasses!!
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Name : Troy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport
Comment (optional) : Put that guy in front of a mirror and let him see how good lookn he is!!
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Name : Rene
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Austin, Texas
Comment (optional) : Oh my gosh hes the cutest and sweetest thing with those glasses! Were so happy
he can see the world!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : You look so grown up and so happy! Hope we get to see you when we come next
week for Todds graduation.
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Name : Niki
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Almost Cousin
City, State : Houston TX
Comment (optional) : Rees looks sooo cute with his glasses! Just like a little man!
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Name : Aunt Carrie
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : I cant wait for you to really see us!
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Name : Ya-Ya
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Such a doll! Miss seeing you, but now I cant wait to see you see me!
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Name : Gina
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Aunt Lynns friend
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Aunt Lynn told me about Rees and his new glasses tonight.Wow im glasd we all
ready get to see pics of them. He looks soooo cute!!!
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Name : Ivy
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Spring, TX
Comment (optional) : Rees, looks to cute!!! It was nice seeing pics of him w/o his trach. Go REES!!!!!!!!!!
I think about Rees all the time, Im glad he is doing well :-) give him a big hug & kiss for me :-)
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Name : Randy & Melissa Thomas
Relationship/Organization (optional) : cousin
City, State : San Antonio, TX
Comment (optional) : We love receiving your Christmas cards with Rees progress. Your website made us
cry, but with tears of toy and celebration for you all. May God continue to bless your family. Love, The
Thomas Family
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Name : Betty Butler-Stevenson
Relationship/Organization (optional) : nurse
City, State : Katy, TX
Comment (optional) : I miss my cutie pie so much. Very happy with his progress since I was last there.
Love you all and my continued prayers.
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Name : jaime crosby
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : sattellite beach ,fl
Comment (optional) : Hi-My little boy,Finn,has some of the same problems as your sweet little Rees. Finn
was a 25 weeker and weigh 1lb 15oz and now is 17lbs 12oz. I begun reading your story a couple of months
ago and am amazed to see how well your son is doing. It gives hope
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : sorry we missed ya in Waco..saw your parents at church...Good Luck in the March
of Dimes march for babies!...
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : What a great update! Uncle Tim and I will be happy to donate to March of Dimes.
Wish you were all on the same team, but our hearts go out to Rees team for all they did for you guys.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Belated anniversary wishes, Mark & Amy! Any beach pictures to share? See you all
soon.
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Name : Rene
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Austin, Texas
Comment (optional) : Thanks for the shout out in the update!! We are so excited and cant wait for the two
to get to play together! Hope all is well!
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Name : Lydia Bilton
Relationship/Organization (optional) : OT/WHT
City, State : Houston,Texas
Comment (optional) :
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy Easter to the beautiful Potts family!
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Name : Sharon Siebern
Relationship/Organization (optional) : museum friend
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Rees, your mom is a great lady! She works hard and NEVER gives up. Just think
how she worked to get you to breathe...You are a lucky young fellow to have her as your mom!
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Name : Wayne & Heidi Eastus
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Spring TX
Comment (optional) : Great to see Rees and Amy doing well. Heres our new web site: www.thefamilypost.
com/eastusfamily Our prayers for continued progress and success.
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : what a handsome family pic on Easter....the peep pic takes the prize! enjoyed
them...
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Name : Martha Mims
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Hope the trip to Galveston was restful for all of you. T-Rees looks like any young
dinosaur--happy and active!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : What a handsome guy Rees is all dressed up for Easter. Cant wait to see more of
the 100+ pictures. Have a great time in Galveston. Youll have to take Rees on a ferry ride to feed the
seagulls. It can be a trial run for the family reunion.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Gig Em, Rees! Have a Happy Easter!
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Name : Troy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport, Texas
Comment (optional) : Well I finally got the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with Rees and he is
awesome!!!! I am sorry to all you Baylor, Xavier, and Purdue fans..... After spending some time with Rees
he showed that he has the admiration to be and Aggie, you should see har Hymn!!!
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Name : Ivy
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Spring, TX
Comment (optional) : Just wanted to say Hello to Mr. REES! Im so happy for him- with the trach gone, now
he can splash all he wants @ bathtime :-)
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Name : Sophia and Fam
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU buddy
City, State : Houston,TX
Comment (optional) : Reesie! I am happy you are home from the hospital! It sounds like you are doing
really well. I cant wait to see you. Love, SOPHIA
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Were back! I knew youd come through like a champ again. Keep up the good work -
your Mom is a great coach.
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Name : Addisons Granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Mark, Amy and Rees, I cry tears of joy with you. It is so good to hear about your
progress. May God continue to bless you and keep you. May the joy of the days ahead continue to grow.
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Name : Lindsey Bolline
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Yay Rees! What a champ you are little man, we praise God for all he has done in
your life!
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Name : Amanda Christan
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Family Friend
City, State : Keller,TX
Comment (optional) : PRAISE GOD!!! We are so excited for you all!!! And...so proud of you!
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Name : Cynthia Featherston
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Amy: yall have been in my heart & prayers all week. Alleluia! As you know, you &
Rees have converted me into a regular blood donor - I was there today, bragging about yall to the staff....
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So exciting!!!! Smiles (and happy tears) all around!!!!
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Name : Troy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport, Texas
Comment (optional) : Congrats on the excellent turn out! I am starting to think that there isnt anything
Rees cant do!!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : way to go Rees with the next new experience!
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Name : Arlene Richard
Relationship/Organization (optional) : former HMNS
City, State : Pearland, TX
Comment (optional) : Yay, Rees! Congratulations on your latest big boy step to no trach tube!
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston TX
Comment (optional) : Welcome Home Again!!! We are just thrilled for Rees! The suck, swallow, breath is
pretty tough at first. Great job hanging in there Amy! You both knew he could do it!
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Name : Ershel
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : El Paso, TX
Comment (optional) : Congratulations little Reeser! A giant leap for our little hero. Love, Ershel
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Name : Bess Beliveaux
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Manor, Texas
Comment (optional) : Congratulations on saying goodbye to the trach. Every day in the lives of our
precious 23-weekers is cause for celebration and, some days, like being free from the trach, mean giant
celebrations. I am so happy to hear that Rees has passed this major milestones.
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Yeehaw!!!!!!!
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Name : Lindsey Bollin e
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State :
Comment (optional) : YAY Rees!! Thats fantastic!!
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : YOU DID IT REES!!!! We know first hand what a special day this is. Great job Amy
and Mark! We are soooooooo happy for you!!
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Praise the LORD!!!! We are so excited for you all!!!
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Name : The Follis Family
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Lukes Buddy
City, State : Texas
Comment (optional) : Were so glad on the progress youre doing! Luke wants a play date! Your Buddy,
Luke Connor Follis (follisgang@comcast.net)
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Name : Cooper and Kayla Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU buddies
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Way to go Rees for the first good news! We believe you can do it and cant wait to
see you Trach free!!!
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Name : aunt carrie
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : Love you ! Cant wait to see you!
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Name : Troy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport
Comment (optional) : I hope everything goes as smoothly as possible today!!! I will be praying for you all!
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Name : kaitlin
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : goodluck today rees i am so excited for you and your family!
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston Texas
Comment (optional) : You are in our thoughts and prayers as you head to surgery tomorrow. THE BEST
IS YET TO COME
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Name : JoAnn Weber
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Groves,Tx
Comment (optional) : Rees praying hard for all to go great soon with removal of trach. So much freedom
to move around. Love to all
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Name : Jan Redd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : frienc
City, State : El Paso, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hi Rees, It has been too long since I wrote to you and your parents. But it doesnt
mean you havent been in my prayers and thoughts. It looks like we will be coming back to Houston for
awhile so maybe I will be able to come over and hold you...or are you
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Mondays the big day!! YEA!!!!! We will be praying that everything goes well with no
complications!!! Rees is a strong fighter and will do great!!!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Bridge City,Tx
Comment (optional) : Glad your Dad freed up some space before we left town. Just wanted you all to
know how much Uncle Tim and I enjoyed our long visit on Saturday. Its hard to believe what a big boy
youve become without seeing you in person. We will be thinking about you while in Fiji.
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Name : Allison Scales
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Fort Worth, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hello Amy. I havent looked at the website in a while and just did! HOLY COW!!!
What a precious baby boy! He is getting so big and is just BEAUTIFUL! Just wantted to say hello! Give him
big hugs and kisses for me! Allison
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Name : Jan Young
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend of parents
City, State : Austin Tx
Comment (optional) : You have grown so Much. Tell your Mom and Dad hello for me. Hope to see you
this year
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Name : Ya-Ya
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Grandmother
City, State : Waco, Texas
Comment (optional) : FEBRUARY 22, 2008. Someone just asked me how old you are and I realized today
should be your first birthday. Another day to celebrate!!!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : waco
City, State : tx
Comment (optional) : Thinking of you this Lenten season and glad to see all the progress..Keep it up!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Uncle Tim and I will be in Houston next weekend to celebrate Todds birthday a few
days early. If you can have visitors, we will try to stop by. We will be out of the country for your
decanulation. I know how excited you and Mom and Dad must be.
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Name : Charlotte Etheredge
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Aunt Lynns friend
City, State : Bridge City, tx.
Comment (optional) : I continue to keep you, Mom and Dad in my prayers. I always get so excited when
Mom updates your progress. You are doing so good. Way to go little man!!!!
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Name : Adam Eastus
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU buddy
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Oh, Gair is hair. I talk funny. xoxox A Love to Mom and Dad
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Name : Adam Eastus
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU buddy
City, State : Spring TX
Comment (optional) : Hey Rees, You are looking really good man. I cant believe how big you are getting.
My Mommy and Daddy say hello and want you to know how proud of you they are. Way to go! I am finally
getting gair and am at 20lbs. I can walk now too. I bet you will soon.
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Im counting the days with you. THE BEST IS YET TO COME! Call if you have any
last minute questions.
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Name : Amanda Christan
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Family Friend
City, State : Keller,TX
Comment (optional) : YEAH...it sounds like things are going WONDERFUL! Hip Hip Horray...just 22 days
left until the BIG DAY!!! We are so proud of yall!
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Name : Addisons Granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : You guys are just wonderful. Rees is coming along so good. Our prayers are still
with you. Addison is 20 months now and yes the teeth are sharp!!!!! God Bless
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Name : Todd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : I can testify to the fact that Rees pterodactyl cry, even with a look of fury in his
eyes, is distinctly amazing and beautiful. Less than a month to trach removal; keep it up big guy!
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Name : Rene
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Austin, Texas
Comment (optional) : We are so happy to hear all of the good news! Hope all is well!
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Name : Gareth, Andrea, Jack and Henry
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State : Houston tX
Comment (optional) : Keep up the fantastic work Family Potts ! We are so thrilled to hear of Rees
amazing progress and look forward to catching up soon All our love and best wishes. XXXX
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Name : Troy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport, Texas
Comment (optional) : It is amazing to see that the good news keeps on coming.. Congrats and God
bless!
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Name : Amanda Christan
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Family Friend
City, State : Keller,TX
Comment (optional) : We continue to read the blog often...always LOVING to hear about all the
WONDERFUL progress of Rees!!! We are so PROUD of yall! Keep up the great work!
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Name : JOANN WEBER
Relationship/Organization (optional) : AUNT to Sherry
City, State : Groves,Tx
Comment (optional) : Rees so proud for you ,so many great improvement in you working so hard with
therapy. Looking forward to March 3rd for you. Love
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Name : Bonnie Hammer
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Keller,
Comment (optional) :
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Way to go Rees!
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Name : Jason, Jill & Josie Woods
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friends
City, State : Cincinnati, OH
Comment (optional) : Mark & Amy - Happy belated New Year! We wanted to say hi and let you know that
little Rees is still in our prayers and we are happy to see his progress since we were in Houston last April.
Our little one (Josie) looks forward to meeting Rees in the fut
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : YAY!!! We are so excited and cant wait for Rees to come over and play!
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : The BEST is yet to come!!!
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Name : kim broussard
Relationship/Organization (optional) : amys cousin
City, State : nederland,texas
Comment (optional) : Wow! We are so proud of all of you! Way to go Rees, you are such a big boy!
thanks for all of the up dates,we continue all of our prayers for you guys,love the broussards
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Name : Holly Graham Mitchko
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Childhood friend of Amys
City, State : Atlanta, GA
Comment (optional) : Hello Potts Family. We wish you love and happiness in the new year. You are in our
thoughts and prayers. Love, Holly, Eric, Charlie (3.5 years) and Isabel (1.5 years) Mitchko
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : What FANTASTIC news!!! We are so excited for Rees and for mom and dad to
have one less thing to take care of from now on!! Way to keep up the good work Rees!!! Kayla and
Cooper are ready to play with their buddy!!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Uncle Tim and I will be on vacation in Fiji on March 3 (it will actually be March 4
there) Ill have to find a way to keep in touch.
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Name : Ya-Ya
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Waco
Comment (optional) : Well be celebrating Texas Independence a day late this year! Cant believe Rees
will be free of the trach on March 3. Hip hip hooray!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : The new pictures are precious, thanks for sharing.
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Name : kaitlin
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy Belated birthday Amy! Rees you look so good sitting in your chair im so very
proud of you. Hope you had a great Christmas and NewYears in your own house tell Sophia she is going
to have some competition because your new girlfriend will be here in Ju
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Name : Gina
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Aunt Lynns friend
City, State : Nederland, Texas
Comment (optional) : Oh My Gosh!! The Pics are soo cute!! Rees is way to cute!! If yall ever need a
break ship him to Nederland.. We will take good care of him..lol. Thanks for posting the new pics. Been
waiting for them.
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Name : Sally White
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Amy, Happy Birthday...Hope 2008 is a great year for you and your family. Know that
I am close and always willing to help! Sally Rue White
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : checking in and seeing that the New Year has been good to you all-Happy birthday,
Amy! Hoping the New Year brings only the best to your whole family!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Glad to hear that Rees got a good report. Looking forward to Christmas pictures
and some of Rees sitting up - bet you took 1 or 2. Happy that you had a wonderful birthday - you deserved
it.
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Name : Aunt Lynn & Uncle Tim
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy Birthday,Amy! Hope to see you soon.
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Name : Cynthia & Bill
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Amys Aunt & Uncle
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Jan. 3, 2008. Dearest Amy: H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y!!!!! Love you, Cynthia, Bill &
Ryan
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Name : Vicky & Russell
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Addions Mom & Dad
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Wishing you guys a happy New Year. I am so happy that Rece is making so much
progress. Addison is walking and pulling everything down aroud the house! May God continue to bless you
and your Family.
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Name : Martha Mims
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Museum
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : What joy to see your happy faces in the photos! Hope the checkup for Rees goes
well. Love&Blessings!
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Name : Niki and Trey
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Glad we got to see yall last week! Rees is getting so big!! Cant wait for Rees to
party it up at the wedding!
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Name : Ellen King
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Oops, my entry got sent before I wrote the message! So thrilled that you all had a
wonderful Christmas at home. Hope to see you before long. Rees is gorgeous.
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Name : Ellen King
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) :
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Name : Sophia
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Rees girlfriend
City, State : Houston,TX
Comment (optional) : Hi, Reesie! I love you and thank you for the Christmas presents! I cant wait until the
weather warms up and we can play together. Big kisses, Sophia
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Name : Aunt Lynn,Uncle Tim & Family
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and more great progress for Rees in 2008. Hope
to see you all soon.
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Name : Susan ,Bill, Hannah and Shannon Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston Tx
Comment (optional) : Merry Christmas and we wish you a brilliant New Year! No gift will ever compare as
the one youll feel, waking up as a family on Christmas morning. The Best is yet to come........
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Name : Hazel Hebert
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Port Arthur, Tx
Comment (optional) : I Happy for you all .Ree is just so cute . He has come long way. I am happy for you
and your whole family. I Wish all a Merry Christmas. Hazel.Oh by the way Ree has the same Birthday as
my.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So happy to read your wonderful update. Cant wait to see Christmas pictures.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : What an amazing kid! Bet Santa will be especially good to him this year. So glad
Rees has recovered so well.
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Name : Susane and Joel Bartsch
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Museum friends
City, State : The Woodlands
Comment (optional) : Hi Rees, Thanks for giving your mom some time off to go to the museums christmas
party. It was great seeing you Amy! We hope to see you and Daddy soon! Lots of hugs and prayers.
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Name : Addisons Granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hi to the entire family. Addison had surgury on her eyes last Thursday and she is
doing well. She came home the same day also. These miracle babies have trully found favor with God.
Bless you all and enjoy your little one.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So glad to see the new pictures. Hope I get a chance to see you guys during the
holidays.
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Name : Rene & Toby
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Austin, Texas
Comment (optional) : Glad to hear things went so well with the surgery!!!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : peaking in this Christmas season...glad the surgery went well...HOpe santa is good
to Rees.He deserves it!
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, Tx
Comment (optional) : We are so happy to hear that the surgery was a success!!! Praise God for not
having to stay on the vent. and for getting to go home the same day!!! Rees you are such a strong little
boy and we enjoy getting to see you grow up!
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Name : Kaitlin
Relationship/Organization (optional) : nicu nurse
City, State :
Comment (optional) : I am so proud of you rees! tell mom and dad to give you and extra hug and kiss for
me
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Was so happy to hear from YaYa that your surgery went great.
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Name : Lori, Bobby, and Etta
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friends
City, State : Westwood, MA
Comment (optional) : We have beening praying for Rees all day today! We know that he is a strong little
boy and we cannot wait to hear good news about the surgeries.
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Name : aunt carrie, thomas, and camryn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : We said a special prayer for you today:)
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Name : Troy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport
Comment (optional) : I will be praying for you today. Best of luck!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Good Luck with your procedures tomorrow, be sure and let us know how good you
do.
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Name : Beth Vickers
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Grad school friend of Amys
City, State : Oxford, MS
Comment (optional) : Hey Amy and family! Gillis sent me this link and I am amazed at what an incredible
story yall are living. I am so excited about and thankful for both Rees progress and your remission. What a
cutie pie he is! Ill definitely keep checking back for updates.
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Name : Jessica Evans
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Hey guys! Rees looks amazing. What a cutie and what a trooper! I think I may have
seen you guys walking in the neighborhood awhile back. We recently moved to Woodside. Ella is 5 months
now and said to send a hello to Mr.Rees!
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Name : Aunt Lynn,Uncle Tim & Family
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving. So much to be thankful for. Enjoyed
visiting with YaYa,Carrie,Thomas & Camryn. The kids had a great time.
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Name : Joann Weber
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Groves, Tx.
Comment (optional) : Happy Thanksgiving to Rees@,Mark and Amy. So many prayers have been
answered. Love to all JOANN
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Name : Stephanie Dearman
Relationship/Organization (optional) : co-worker of Lynn
City, State : Bridge City, Tx
Comment (optional) : Weve had you guys on our prayer list at Fellowship Baptist in BC since the
beginning. It was so great to bring the picture of this October and last for everyone to look at how
wonderful he looks. Thank you for being such a wonderful witness for those that
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : I cant imagine that there are any more angels in heaven than the three of you have
encountered here on earth.
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Name : Luke Follis
Relationship/Organization (optional) : pod D mate at Womans Hospital
City, State : Katy, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hi Guys, Just wanted to say hello and share our blessings of life w/you. We are so
blessed to have Luke in our lives and we are happy to have met you guys,esp. Rees. Maybe, we can get
together real soon. Luke will be 1 at the end of the month. love your
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Name : Julie and Steve Yeager
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : Lenoir City, TN
Comment (optional) : LKWe love you and enjoy watching you grow
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Rees will really be able to gnaw on those gloves now.
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Name : cary brown
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : cypress,tex
Comment (optional) : Amy, so glad to hear you are doing good!!! Loved all the pictures. Have a great
day
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Name : Troy Latiolais
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport, Texas
Comment (optional) : Glad to hear such good news for the both of you. I love to see the new pictures, it
looks like Rees is loving life!!! Talk to you soon!
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Name : Gina
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Aunt Lynns Friend
City, State : Nederland, Texas
Comment (optional) : LOVEEEEEEE THE NEW PIC OF Rees standing!! He is tooo cute!!! Glad to hear
the good news on Amy also!!!
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Name : Lindsey Bolline
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State :
Comment (optional) : LOVE all the new pics, Rees looks fabulous! Congrats on your good news!
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Name : Gail kers
Relationship/Organization (optional) : FRIENDS
City, State : Dallas, Texas
Comment (optional) : Those pictures are fabulous!!!!! What a cute chick and how fun to see these great
show of progress.
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : what great news about Amy! the pics are wonderful of all-thanks for sharing with us
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Name : Addisons Granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hi! What a celebration you guys must have had! God is still in the Blessing
business! I have been blessed just knowing you guys. Thank God for your miracle, REES.
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Name : cary brown
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy belated birthday. So proud of you and your folks. I was out of town on your
big day, and sorry to miss the fun.
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Name : Joann Weber
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NANA Aunt
City, State : Groves, Tx.
Comment (optional) : Rees all things are possible,look at what you done this pass year. Hope your
birthday was great. LOVE@HUGS
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Name : Gail Akers
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : Dallas, Texas
Comment (optional) : HAPPY BIRTHDAY REES-WHAT A GREAT FIRST YEAR! WOW, VERY FEW
1YEAR OLDS HAVE DONE AS MUCH AS YOU!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco tx
Comment (optional) : Rees...checking in just a wee bit late to say Happy First Birthday!!! What a
milestone! You are incredible as are your family!
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Name : Aunt Lynn and Uncle Tim
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Hope you had a fun first birthday! Bet your day was more fun than mine-I must have
caught your bug. Cant wait to see birthday pictures.
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Name : Gina
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Aunt Lynns Friend
City, State : Nederland, Texas
Comment (optional) : HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY REES!!! I HEARD YOU SURE LIKE THOSE GRAPE
GLOVES!!
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Name : Lindsey Bolline
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy Birthday Rees!! Congratulations on all youve accomplished this year! You
are very tough!
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Name : Joel & Susanne Bartsch
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friends HMNS
City, State : The Woodlands, TX
Comment (optional) : HAPPY BIRTHDAY REES! Have a fantastic First birthday! Wish we could stop by
today. We do have something for you!Hugs...
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Mother of Hannah and Shannon NICU graduates
City, State : El Lago, TX
Comment (optional) : A very Happy Birthday Rees! You are a joy and blessing to your mom and dad. This
first year has been full of challenges, but the best is yet to come. Youll be talking and walking soon and
youll then present different challenges for mom and dad. Just as
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Name : The Rosebraughs
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Aunt/Uncle/Cousins
City, State : Lafayette, IN
Comment (optional) : HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE MAN! YOU HAVE BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO ALL WHO
HAVE GOTTEN TO KNOW YOU! WISH WE COULD BE THERE IN PERSON! ALL OUR LOVE, THE
ROSEBRAUGH FAMILY
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Name : The Dickens Family (Larry, LeJoy, Cooper and Kayla)
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : HAPPY BIRTHDAY REES!!! You are such a strong fighter and look how far you
have made it and still going strong!!! We Love you!!!!!!
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Name : GG
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Grandmother
City, State : Lafayette, IN
Comment (optional) : Happy Birthday, dear Rees--you are a wonderful gift to us--Much love, GG & Paw
Paw
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So glad I got to visit with you this morning. Im glad you are all feeling better. Sorry I
wont be there for the big birthday, but Ill be thinking about all of you.
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Name : Lori, Bobby, and Etta
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friends
City, State : Westwood, MA
Comment (optional) : We wish we could stop by on Oct. 30th to see you on the birthday! Please know
that we will be thinking of you. Happy Birthday!!
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Name : Jackie & David Jones
Relationship/Organization (optional) : family friends
City, State : Longview, TX
Comment (optional) : We were thinking of all of you when we remembered Rees was nearing his first BD.
Wow! So glad I checked the web site to see how much progress he is making. We thank God for this
precious baby and his fabulous parents. Hope to see Tom and Sherry at BU Home
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Name : Aimee Taylor
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Amy and Mark- What an amazing site. Thanks for sharing your story, Rees is really
such an inspiration. We cant wait to catch up and see Rees in person on the 30th. See you soon!
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Name : Steve Moore
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Bellaire, Texas
Comment (optional) : Rees, you should know how incredibly strong and positive your Mom and Dad are.
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Name : Paulette Vollmar
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Hi Amy, Im so glad you sent me an email! Rees is so beautiful and Im so happy that
he is doing well. We miss our little angel and with each milestone Ellie makes, we know there was another
child we will never see reach that same milestone, but GOD is wond
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Name : claudia beal
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : What a beautiful boy! Congratulations on reaching this milestone. The terrible twos
are just around the corner:)
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Name : Nozar
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Fearsome Foursome
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Reese is getting to be such a cuttie. Its amazing how beautiful he is once all the
hardware is removed from his face. Congrats you two!!!
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Name : Mary K. Potts
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Rees Aunt
City, State : St. Louis
Comment (optional) : Great family photo. Happy early Birthday Rees. Look for your present in the mail.
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Name : susan light
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : houston, tx
Comment (optional) : what a blessing from God. you are all an inspiration. youre in my prayers!
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Name : Julie Sharp
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : London, England
Comment (optional) : Hello!!!! Thank you for sharing the fantastic photos of Rees. He looks amazing. Ive
been keeping up with Rees through the good old Waco gossip chain. Very exciting times for you that Rees
is almost 1. Many Blessings. Love, Julie
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Ill be in Houston next weekend, hope I get to visit and here you talk. Wow!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : tx
Comment (optional) : checking in on a beautiful day hoping it is the same there...glad ER visit went well..
cruising in on that birthday
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Name : Lori Huffman
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Westwood, MA
Comment (optional) : Wow...it is hard to believe that Rees will be a year old in a few weeks! We are so
thankful for the progress that has been made in a year...Rees is a very strong boy!
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Name : mary beth rios
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend/mdacc
City, State : houston tx
Comment (optional) : John Lennon said it best: Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful boy!
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Name : Craig Roberton
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Western Lithograph
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Amy, Thank you for sharing these unbelievable pictures of Rees with me. It is
amazing to see his progress and how strong he is! You certainly have a tremendous gift and we look
forward to continuing to see him grow throughout the years.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Rees first trip to Waco. All I can say is WOW! Well have to plan a day trip to the
beach. We were there this weekend and the weather was gorgeous.Rees can take his ferry ride and Mom
and Dad can have crabs.
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Name : Rene & Toby
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Austin, Texas
Comment (optional) : Glad to hear everyone is doing so well! Hope Rees had a great 1st birthday and
hope his Halloween is fun! Much Love....
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : I am so excited at the progress you are making. Keep up the good work. Baby
steps, one thing at a time. My friends want to know if your Mom has decided what you are going to be for
Halloween.
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Name : Ellen King
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Just wanted to let you all know that I think of you often and am thrilled with the
progress of Rees and the good news for Amy. Love to you all.
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Name : Joann Weber
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Sherry/Aunt
City, State : Groves,Tx
Comment (optional) : Rees so proud of you. You been such a big boy working so hard to do well. Have
you in our prayers. Love to you and MOM@DAD Aunt JOANN
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Name : Joann Weber
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Sherry/Aunt
City, State : Groves
Comment (optional) :
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Keep up the good work, it is really paying off. This was just the first of many play
dates and family outings to come.
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Name : Martha Mims
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Rees looks so big and healthy, praise the Lord! Im glad you think of each hit as a
prayer. You know that thousands of people are praying for you all. Congratulations & love, MM
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Name : Jan Redd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : El Paso, Texas
Comment (optional) : Well what a BIG boy! Things are moving faster and faster with reports and
progress. It was so good seeing Rees last week such a big boy. Rees, you and your parents continue to
amaze all of us....we are so proud and God is so good! Love, Jan and Ershel
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Name : Paige
Relationship/Organization (optional) : neighborhood friend
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : What wonderful news to be free of the VENT!!! ALLELUIA! You are always in our
prayers!
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Name : Uncle Michael
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Waco, Texas
Comment (optional) : Looking good Reesy!! Keep up the good work. We are very proud of you and love
you very much.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy 11 month birthday! Wow! It is hard to believe that you will soon be
celebrating your first birthday. You are an amazing little boy. Glad you and your mommy are doing so well.
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Name : Nick
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Lafayette, Indiana
Comment (optional) : It was great seeing Uncle Mark and hearing more about how great Rees is doing!
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Hooray! We love reading the exciting news!
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Name : Troy Latiolais
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Freeport, Texas
Comment (optional) : Congratulations on getting such good reports for the both of you! Hope to see you
guys soon!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So happy to hear everybodys good news.
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Name : Niki and Trey
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Congrats on losing the spaghetti! We are hoping we will get a chance to see Rees
one more time before Flu season! So happy for yall!
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Name : Vcky Smith (Addison)
Relationship/Organization (optional) : old roomate in NICU
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : I am so excited for you guys! Praise the Lord! For he is good!
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Name : Laura Cashen
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU (Canons mom)
City, State :
Comment (optional) : What a beautiful site to behold!!
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Name : Addison Granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Dear Rees Family, God is blessing you. I couldnt help but shed a few tears of joy
when I saw that Rees was off the contraction. May God continue to bless you as he has blessed Addison.
As soon as flu season is over, we need to meet.
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : just checking in and wow what great news on taking the vent off!!! made our
Monday morning!...happpy for you all
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Name : Aunt Carrie
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So Happy to see you without the vent! Cant wait to hold you...
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Name : Lindsey Bolline
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Praise God for Rees coming off the vent. Way to go Rees!!!
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Name : Aunt Lynn and Uncle Tim
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Bridge City, TX
Comment (optional) : Enjoyed our visit and our walk down the street. By the time we get to visit in person
again you might be walking by yourself and not in Dads arms. Keep up the good work!
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Name : Cooper and Kayla Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Way to go Rees!!!!! WE are so proud of you and we knew you could do it!!!
Congratulations on being Vent. FREE!!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!!
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : El Lago TX
Comment (optional) : Way to go Rees! AND Way to go Mom and Dad! Hang in there, the best is yet to
come!
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Name : Rene Latiolais
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousin
City, State : Austin, Texas
Comment (optional) : LuLu sent us a picture of Rees and he is the cutest thing! We put it up on our frig...
Toby and I smile every time we see it and says man he is really cute.... its wonderful to see it early in them
morning! Hope to see you guys soon. Much Love!
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Name : Julie Miranda
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Papas Nurse in Indiana
City, State : Lafayette, IN
Comment (optional) : There has to be a big s on that sweet thing somewhere because he has a Super kid
attitude!! You are both wonderful parents and the faith you have in God, eachother, and Reese really
does show! God Speed for more good days, week, months, and years to come!
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Name : Kaitlin
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU nurse
City, State :
Comment (optional) : I am so proud of you Rees! What wonderful news and I can not wait to see you!
love Aunt Kaitlin
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : What wonderful news you received today! This brought tears of JOY to my eyes!!!
You are a true miracle Rees and you keep showing everyone how strong you are!!! Congratulations!!!!!
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Name : Carrie Gillette
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : As usual, Rees is such an inspiration! Im so happy for you as parents to hear
results with the adjective “phenomenal”!
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Name : Rebecca Follis
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Family Friend
City, State : Katy, Texas
Comment (optional) : You look so big Reese! Luke wants a playdate with you!
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : absolutely amazing what Rees and his parents have accomplished...an inspiration
beyond words
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Name : Gail kers
Relationship/Organization (optional) : FRIENDS
City, State : Dallas, Texas
Comment (optional) : Well. Rees started out as a star pupil so it makes sense that we will see superstar
achievements!!
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Way to go Rees!! You show all those doctors how good you are and keep up the
good work!!! You are such a strong little boy and we are all so very proud of you!!!
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Name : Amanda Christan
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Family Friend
City, State : Keller,TX
Comment (optional) : YEAH...it sounds like Rees is doing AWESOME!!!
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Name : Hanna
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Speech Therapist
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hi Rees! Today was your first day of speech therapy. I am so excited to be working
with you and cant wait to watch you grow and succeed, so open those ears and let us fill them with love!
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Name : Ellen King
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Just wanted to let you all know that I think of you often and pray for continued
progress for Rees.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Yea!!I have electricity...so excited to hear about Rees aids, brought tears to my
eyes. Cant wait to come back for another visit.
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Name : Andrea Soders
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend/Alliant
City, State : Sugar Land TX
Comment (optional) : Rees is an absolute angel! Mom and dad...be very proud!! What an incredible
inspiration he is. I am so glad to see hes made such remarkable progress...hes absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!
May God continue to shine his light on your family!
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Name : Tara
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Intertek
City, State : Angleton, TX
Comment (optional) : OMG, Rees is ADORABLE and getting so big! Im so happy for all of you, youre an
amazing family. God Bless, and give him a kiss for me (as if you need another excuse to munch on that
angel!)
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Name : Addisons granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Amy and Mark, You all are so blessed and highly favored by God. Rees will do find.
I can tell you that Addison started pulling that tube off. She knew she was ready to make it without the
tube. It is my prayer that Gods devine love has made every body pa
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Name : Kim Broussard
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Amys cousin
City, State : Nederland ,Tx
Comment (optional) : Wow! You guys are doing great! Rees, you are so beautiful & what a smile.Look
where your strong faith has gotten you.God Bless.
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Name : Margaret Harrison
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Sugar Land, TX
Comment (optional) : I am so happy at the remarkable progress Rees has made. I want you to know that I
still think of you and your family and keep you in my prayers.
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Name : Arlene Navo Richard
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend/formerly with HMNS
City, State : Pearland, TX
Comment (optional) : Hi! Im so glad to see that youre doing so well, Rees! Your parents are so blessed to
have you, and you are so equally blessed to have such wonderful parents. I cant wait to hear about your
first steps! :)
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Name : cary brown
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : cypress
Comment (optional) : Amy, sorry I missed seeing you when I came to see Rees a couple of weeks ago. i
was so excited to read about his new school! How great. you all are doing the best parenting job ever.
Love you
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Name : Jan Redd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : El Paso, Texas
Comment (optional) : Rees, you are almost the same size as your friend Etta. She went to the dr.
yesterday and weights 15lbs. So you two are doing great. However, you are probably doing better eating,
she refuses to eat baby food. I loved all your new pictures, blue is your c
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : I forgot....The helmet is doing a great job in such a short time! What a difference
you can already see! What a beautiful smile you have too!
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Name : LeJoy Dickens and Cooper and Kayla
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Rees, you are such a handsome little boy!!! I love all the pictures of you and always
love to hear how you are doing! You have two sweet and loving parents and they have taken very good
care of you! You are truly a miracle! Cant wait to meet you!
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Name : Carrie Gillette
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend of Amy
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Those big blue eyes are precious! What a sweet, strong boy!
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Name : Joan Scales
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : I was saying that you are so lucky to have your mommie and daddy for your
parents. They are great!
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Name : Joan Scales
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Rees, I am so grateful that you live in Houston, Texas, where you have so many
capable, caring people to help you every step of the way. I pray for you several times every day - and for
your mommie and daddy. You are a lucky little boy to have them for yo
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Name : Gail kers
Relationship/Organization (optional) : FRIENDS
City, State : dallas
Comment (optional) : Oh how cute you are!! We knew that show off personality was under the tape.
hanks for sharing all the new and exciting times with us. Gail & Steve
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : what a beautiful very handsome young man.....you are Rees....pics are great
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Rees, it was so great visiting with you and your Mommy yesterday and finally getting
to hold you and watching you roll over and over. Wont it really be fun when you dont have your tubes
holding you back.
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : El Lago, TX
Comment (optional) : Mark and Amy, When Rees gets his new hearing aids, he will only hear what he has
felt his entire life and that is love. Hang in there, you are doing great!
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Name : Tom & Rachel
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friends
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Sweet Rees -- You are such a tremendous spirit and are doing so GREAT ! We are
praying for you and look forward to seeing you soon! Lots and Lots of Love ~ Rachel & Tom
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : HAPPY 10th MONTH BIRTHDAY!!!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Bridge City, Tx
Comment (optional) : It was so great to visit with you all before we left on vacation and to get to see Rees
in person. Well, we are back and Ill be back to checking in regularly.
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Name : Janice Redd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : El Paso, Texas
Comment (optional) : What great news, Rees you are a growing boy and making bigger and bigger steps
with every report. Ive been away from the computer for a few weeks so what great news to read when I
turned it on today! Im so glad you didnt have to come to El Paso to visit u
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Name : Addisons Granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Mark, Amy and Rees, God has trully blessed you. He is showing you his miraculous
work everyday as you nuture Rees to health. I pray that every organ in his body work according to Gods
purpose and plan. Amen.
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Name : Gareth, Andrea, Jack and Henry
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU friends
City, State : Houston TX
Comment (optional) : Hey Rees - you look like such a cool skateboarding dude with you new helmet !
Love to you all Gareth, Andrea, Jack and Henry XXXXX
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Name : Vitali&Natasha
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friends
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Amy, we are thinking of you and hope can see you and your baby sometime soon.
Vitali&Natasha
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Name : Rachel Sebright
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Mom of a 4 month early baby
City, State : Spokane, WA
Comment (optional) : Hi there, I was on the internet looking up some things and came across your
website. Your story has touch me and my family. As our daughter was born 4 months early to. She
weighed 1 lbs. 8 1/2 oz. Her left side of her diaphram never formed so now she is a
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Name : Ivy
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Nurse
City, State : Spring, Texas
Comment (optional) : Im so happy for Rees.Everyday he is getting better & better. I cant wait for the day
he has no tubes! :-)
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Name : Juan H
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Praise God! I am so happy for you all. Go Rees Go! Keep up the good work.
Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : great news on those improved little lung tubes of Rees and medicaid help...hope
Amy is feeling better also..think of you everyday...love the pics
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : PTL!!! Go Rees, go!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Great news!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : What cute pictures! If anyone can fight off this new infection, Rees can do it. What
an amazing little guy he is...must get it from his Mom and Dad.
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Name : Jennifer Robbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : We love seeing the recent pictures of that cute big boy! Yall are constantly in our
thoughts and prayers.
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Name : LeJoy Dickens
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU partners
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Rees, I am so happy to see all the new pictures of you growing up and to hear all
the wonderful updates about your progress. Keep up the good work and maybe one day we can meet
you!
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Name : Jan Redd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Pennington/El Paso
Comment (optional) : Rees, I cant get over how big you are getting. I can tell you like your tummy time,
what a big boy and dont let anyone take that pacifer! Love, Jan
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Name : Wayne and Heidi Eastus
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU brothers
City, State : Spring, TX
Comment (optional) : We are so happy to see that Reese is finally home. Wow! He looks great. I know
you have your hands full with all the extra care he needs. It is a scary transition when they come home. We
didnt sleep for weeks and are just now, almost one year later, findi
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Name : Martha Mims
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : Happy NINE months to you all! xox
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : just happen to sign in again today....still thinking about you and praying that all
goes well with all things.... we admire you all so much!
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Name : Addisons Granny
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU Partner
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Rees, Mark and Amy, I am excited about the progress. I know that Addison and
Rees are smart because they both keep their parents on thier toes as they look for ways to free their face.
God Bless You!!!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy 9 month birthday! So happy to hear how well you are doing. I hope to see
you soon.
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : so happy to here YaYa got to be with Rees on her birthday...Rees progressive
steps are music to our ears and blessings to all of you
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Name : Melissa Darlington
Relationship/Organization (optional) : former HMNS colleague
City, State : Melbourne, Australia
Comment (optional) : Congratulations on Rees homecoming! What wonderful, amazing news for a
wonderful, amazing family. All our love, Melissa, Jeff and Finn
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : the new pics are fabulous..made our day....so exciting to view....the sound video
was really cool.....Happy days to deserving folks..what family!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Thanks for posting the new pictures, they are precious! Do you have an updated
weight on your big boy?
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Name : Missy & Tod Weber
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Cousins
City, State : Prosper, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hey Amy, Im so glad ECI came out, since working with CPS I have learned what a
huge help they can be! Rees keep it up you are just rocking along, maybe next year you can come to the
family reunion and we know youll be running by then. God Bless.
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Name : Chris OConnell
Relationship/Organization (optional) : College friend of Amy
City, State : birmingham, alabama
Comment (optional) : Amy! Im bawling tears of joy and excitement catching up on the site and seeing
pictures of the hospital departure and the coming home pictures. And those precious pictures of Rees
smiling! I could eat him up! Im so excited you all are home and so thankful
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Name : Carrie Gillette
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend of Amy
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Im so happy to hear your nursing situation has been resolved - hopefully you all
can get some rest & recover from the previous week. Great news on Rees OT visit!! It is amazing how
these little ones heal & grow. Take care, Carrie
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Good job Mark, I will talk with you soon.
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Its amazing that you have already been home a month. Cant wait to come visit and
see you roll over. Keep up the good work!
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Name : Susan Heintzleman
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Please call me. Having been there before, I have some ideas to talk over with you.
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Name : Jan Redd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : Pennington, NJ
Comment (optional) : Rees what a treat we had coming by to see you and mommy and GeeGee. You
looked great, looking around and rocking with mom. We are all so proud of you! Our prayers continue....
until we see you next time, keep up the good work. Love, Jan
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Way to go,Rees! So happy you got such good reports. Hope the night nurse
showed up tonight so Mom and Dad can get some rest.
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Name : barbins
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friends
City, State : waco
Comment (optional) : checking in seeing how all are doing...hoping all these small bumps makeway for a
very smooth pathway for Rees progression..Happy Summer Days!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Just got in from our Jamaica trip. Toby and Rene had a lovely wedding with lots of
college friends and family there. Hope to have a free weekend soon to get to see you. Glad you are all
doing so well.
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Name : Sylvia Esparza
Relationship/Organization (optional) : St Lukes Hospital
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : Hi Amy, I have been keeping track of your website of baby Rees and I am so happy
that everyone is doing fine. God will always watch over Rees to keep him safe. You and Mark look so
happy to have Rees home and I know that Rees is happy to be home. You take
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy 4th of July! Were off to Jamaica for Tobys wedding. Will be thinking of you.
Cant wait to see the new pictures. Enjoy the fireworks.
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Name : Kaitlin
Relationship/Organization (optional) : RN
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Happy 4th of July this is our first holiday with out eachother and I just wanted you to
know I am thinking about you today and how much I miss you! See you soon Aunt Kaitlin
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Name : Paige Dominey
Relationship/Organization (optional) : new friend / Toys R Us groupie!
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Seeing Mark today at Toys R Us made my day! I have been following Rees
progress every single day since I heard about him and your family. I have been praying for him and I so
enjoyed sharing a few minutes with Mark. I felt like I knew him because Ive foll
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Name : cary brown
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend
City, State : houston
Comment (optional) : Things ARE LOOKING GREAT WITH YOU ALL. GOD IS GREAT! Tell YAYA we are
off to the wheat farm for awhile.
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Name : Aunt LYnn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : Wow, what a difference a year makes! Happy 8th month birthday,Rees! Its hard to
believe that you got your good news/bad news a year ago and that your precious baby is already 8
months old.
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Name : April Bolgiano
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Vernon Pregnancy Resource Center
City, State : Leesville LA
Comment (optional) : Saw your foot prints and web site listing on a flyer at my church, East Leesville
Baptist. God bless you
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Name : Carrie Gillette
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Congratulations!! I was out of town & didnt see the site for over a week and it
brought tears to my eyes to see Rees came home. You all look so happy - congrats! Enjoy every moment!
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Name : LeJoy Dickens & Cooper and Kayla
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State : La Porte, TX
Comment (optional) : Way to BURP Rees!! :) So glad you are doing good at home! I know you are
enjoying spending every minute of the day with your mommy and daddy! Keep up the good work!! We cant
wait until the day we finally get to meet you!
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Name : Aunt Lynn
Relationship/Organization (optional) :
City, State :
Comment (optional) : So glad your outing went so well and that you got such good results. Sounds like
things are going great. Cant wait to see you all.
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Name : Winn & Paige Davis
Relationship/Organization (optional) : NICU
City, State : Houston
Comment (optional) : You guys are amazing people and we are so happy Rees is home. You probably
can not count all the miracles you have seen in the last year. God Bless!
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Name : Karem and Carlos Lopez
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Annabelle and Annettes Mom (NICUfriends)
City, State : Houston, Texas
Comment (optional) : GOD bless your precious angel!! We are so glad and happy that Rees is home. I
know how wonderful should be for you to have your baby finally at home. Congratulations!! We will keep
praying for all of you.
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Name : Steven & Shelley Clark
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friends
City, State : Houston, TX
Comment (optional) : Congratulations, Potts Family!!! We are so glad to hear that precious baby Rees is
home…we couldnt be happier for you guys. Keep up the great work and we hope to see you soon.
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Name : Katsie Fewox
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Samanthas mom
City, State : Bellaire, TX
Comment (optional) : Rees, we are so excited for you and all your family that you are now home. What a
miracle we have all witnessed. We will keep praying for all of you!!!!
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Name : Kim Sietsma
Relationship/Organization (optional) : friend of Grandma Pat
City, State : Lafayette, IN
Comment (optional) : So glad that Rees is home! Ive been following your story all along, and what an
amazing story it is!! Good luck, best wishes.
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Name : Joann Weber
Relationship/Organization (optional) : YaYas Aunt
City, State : groves,Tx
Comment (optional) : Gods special gift Rees home at last to spend special time with family.
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Name : Margaret Harrison
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Co-Worker/Friend
City, State : Sugar Land, TX
Comment (optional) : I am so happy to have had an opportunity to meet you and share the wonderful
world that is Rees. He is truly a special gift from God and based on how you speak of him and the pride
that is shown by you, he is one lucky little boy. I hope that God continur
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Name : Ershel Redd
Relationship/Organization (optional) : Friend
City, State : El Paso, TX
Comment (optional) : Welcome home Reeser. You are beating the odds and are destined for greatness.
Our prayers for you have been answered and we will continue to pray for you. Love, Ersh P.S. Who helped
Dad clean up the toilet paper?
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