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for Dylan Cardinell
Becky Runnals
November 24, 2008
Hi Mike and Carolyn,
I just wanted to let you know, that you are still in my thoughts on prayers everyday. My heart breaks for what your going through. May God bring you peace.
Daphne Cardinell
November 21, 2008
Mike and Carolyn,
My heart still breaks for both of you, I know Dylan is cuddled up in God's arms and I can't wait to see him again. I just want you both to know how much I love you and wish I could lessen your pain but I know that is not possible. I will keep praying for you both.
Love Daphne
JoeAnna Ferreira
November 14, 2008
Hey there, it's your favorite neighbors from the picu.. Just wanted to let you know we think of you and have been praying for ya.. There's nothing you can say to console someone, trust me..
JoeAnna, Justin and Trenton Martin..
I miss those toes..
Sandie (Walker) Innamorati
November 10, 2008
Oh, Mike. I am so sorry. I was so happy for you when I heard he was born. I woke up with a heavy heart every morning and went to bed praying for you every night when I heard the horrible news. I was looking forward to meeting your sweet baby, now I will have to wait a little longer, but I am still looking forward to that. You are loved and thought of often.
Kristy Weaver (Kline)
November 7, 2008
Mike & Carolyn,
I was so sad to hear of the loss of your son. You have been in my thoughts and prayers and will be continuously. I can only imagine how amazing Dylan was and I'm sad that I never got a chance to meet him. He will always be in your hearts and in the hearts of all of us.
Chris
November 5, 2008
Mike & Carolyn,
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to help care for Dylan in the PICU. He is a beautiful little guy. Unfortunately, I know first hand what your going through. I know that there is nothing I can write here to take any of your pain away. Please know that I have thought of you all daily. Take care of yourselves. If you ever need to talk, call the PICU to find me.
Chris, RN
Jenni and Laury Carr
November 3, 2008
Mike and Carolyn,
Am so deeply sorry you have lost your precious jewel!! Frequently I would ask John how everyone was after learning of Dylans situation. Would pray for you daily and many days several times during the day before his surgery and even now to this day. I can not imagine the grief you have. I hope you can feel God's loving arms around you. It can be comforting to hear from family, friends, acquaintences even tho there really are not words to express what is felt.
Wish I could add to this a beautiful email (the pictures were just beautiful) of the 23rd Psalm as it was so comforting.
There have been many tears and will be many more. Psalms 30:5 says: "Weeping may endure a night but joy comes in the morning." Those kind of nights can seem long, with the Lord holding us close, the morning does come, praise the Lord. Our morning is coming with the Lord's second coming, oh what a marvelous day that will be when we can be reunited with those who are now asleep in Christ, resting in His peace till that day!
We will continue to uphold you in our daily prayers.
Roger & Kathy Sevilla
November 1, 2008
Michael and Carolyn,
Our family is very sad to hear of Dylan's passing. We were blessed to meet him those first few days and we're sure you will find ways to keep the joy he brought you forever in your hearts. As all of your family and friends have expressed here, please let us know if there is ever anything we can do for you.
Maria & Edgardo Lopez
October 31, 2008
Michael, your mom was our daughter's home care nurse several yrs. ago. Through your mom and dad, we felt as if we knew all of their children and grandchildren. They love you guys so much.
We were deeply saddened to hear that Dylan was with you for such a very short time. When we don't have the answers, what is left is to allow ourselves to rest in Jesus' arms. He mourns with you. He will always be with you.
One day soon, you and Carolyn will be reunited with Dylan, and you will have all of eternity to rejoice! God bless you and all of your family.
Maria Glass
October 31, 2008
Cardinell Family,
I was talking with Nathan Hamm when he told me he had been to a funeral. He shared his sorrow and then told me who it was. I know it's been a long time, but I remember going to Frontenac Elementary with you, Mike, and wanted to contact you. I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine the pain you must feel right now. When I thought about what to say to you, I knew that there are just no words to say right now. All I can say is that we prayed for you this morning at the KS-NE Conference Office, where I work... and I pray for you myself, as well. May God carry you through this horrible experience.
Bob & Ruth Lehrer
October 30, 2008
You are both in our thoughts and prayers. I was at the Women's Retreat when I heard of Dylan's passing. What a sad group of women prayed and shed tears for you that night and throughout the weekend! We know that God will be right beside you both in this difficult time. It has been many years since we have seen you, Mike, but Pam (our niece)has kept us posted. Our church in North Creek has had Dylan on our prayer list from the day he was born, so we are all mourning with you. God bless and keep you until Jesus and his angels come back and place that tiny baby boy in your arms again.
Denny G
October 30, 2008
To the Cardinell Family:
Dylan has gone home to the God who cannot be outdone in generosity, mercy and compassion. I pray and and ask you to pray that all of these graces flow freely to you in this time of great pain and need. God will provide whatever you need at this time and always. Let His unending love guide you.
Daphne Cardinell
October 29, 2008
Mike and Carolyn,
I don't have many words for the sorrow you are both feeling, I can only offer my love. I saw such love in you both as parents and how he responded to the love you had for him. The complete comfort I could see with just a touch from mommy was simply a treasure to behold. I will forever remember him as your little pun-kin. Know that Dylan is watching you from God's embrace. You now have an angel looking upon you until you join him in heaven. Praying for peace and healing from Jesus.
Loving you all
Jacquie Tollerton
October 29, 2008
Dear Mike and Carolyn
As with several accounts here, I am not someone you know, but am a friend of John's.
I am a cardiac operating room nurse and tho I have never had to work on children, I can picture the scenes in Dylan's operating room. I can tell you there were many tears shed; as the realization came to all, that for whatever reason God had said "not this time"
In the operating room you don't find to many atheist, as our bodies are to wonderful to have just happened. There are often requests from the Doctors for prayer from the team members as they start doing something difficult, or things are not going as planned.
Like others from John's high school class I believe that God does not do anything to be mean. There are many things He does that we don't understand and He doesn't mind us asking Him Why? We are promised an explanation or an understanding when He comes back to take us with Him.
The best promise of all is to bring us together with those we love. Reach out to Jesus even to ask why...He will give you acceptance and wrap you in His loving arms.
You were and are in my prayers as you go thru this dark valley.
I am so sorry for this loss.
Rich & Ana (Alvarado) Edison
October 29, 2008
Dear Mike and Carolyn,
I can't tell you how sad Ana and I were when we received the email telling of Dylan's passing. Our hearts break for you.
There is no way to understand why something like this happens. But we want you to know that Dylan's short life made a difference in our lives and the lives of many others. Lifting him (and you) up to God in prayer has drawn us closer to our Heavenly Father and we're sure it has for many others. Thank you for that and for sharing your son with us.
Please know that you are in our prayers on a daily basis. May God give you peace and wrap you in His loving arms during this difficult time. I know it's hard to believe right now but please know that He loves you more than you can imagine and He can hardly wait to restore little Dylan to your arms at His second coming. What a wonderful day that will be. Until then we pray God will give you strength to face each day and help you heal. Remember you are not alone.
Meta Riester
October 29, 2008
Dear Carolyn, Sharon and family,
Sorry to read of your loss of a precious son and grandson. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God's blessing give you peace.
Jeff & Annie Creighton
October 29, 2008
Dear Carolyn and Michael, please accept our sincere love and wishes for you during this difficult time and understand we feel deeply for your loss, and remember the joy Dylan brought to your lives. We hope you'll find a way to rejoice in him and cope with your heavy hearts. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephen & Lori Speelman
October 29, 2008
Dear Michael & Carolyn,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We inquired about Dylan yesterday at University Hospital and were informed of his passing. The faith, hope, and love that you displayed during this difficult time was so inspirational to us and truly helped us deal with our own situation. If there is anything that we could ever do to help, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Stephen Hague
October 29, 2008
For Dylan
It's hard to know just what to say,
When one so young is taken away.
Far too soon he had to part,
His memory will forever be engraved in your heart.
You knew him for only a short while,
But the life he led did made you smile.
He was so beautiful and oh so rare,
"Life" as they say just isn't fair.
Your love, to him you give
For little Dylan you both now must live.
Those gone before him will watch him with care,
Till the day comes when you'll all join him there.
Know that Dylan is watching from heaven above,
And with each ray of sunshine, he will be sending you his love.
John Cardinell
October 29, 2008
Mike & Carolyn,
You already know how I feel for you both, I love you both dearly, and will always love my nephew Dylan. I never believed in love at first sight, until I had a child, and it happened again upon meeting Dylan, and getting to hold him. I can't pretend to know how you feel, it's a pain that I know i couldn't endure, but I do know that you both can. I've seen a love between you, and the love you have for children, and I know in time there will be another child in your life. Dylan will always be there for you, he is a beautiful little boy, and the memories you have of him will last a lifetime. We, as a family, grieve with you, and will stand along side you through every step of this tragedy, of that you can have no doubts. Your little Dylan reached out and touched so many people, his name was literally carried across this country and united all of us to his cause, that's quite an accomplishment for a one month old. I'll never forget his hair, his nose, his eyes, his smile, and even those little toes, he is just simply beautiful. Someday we'll all understand the whys of this tragedy, but right now my prayers are for God to heal your hearts and to bless you again. My brother you are something to behold, a man of great stature, a man that I truly respect, and I love you more than you'll ever know. Carolyn, you are the perfect mother, nurturing, caring, and loving, you will be blessed again, you are simply a remarkable woman. Stay strong for each other, love each other, for this will truly bind you together for the rest of your lives. This story isn't over yet, lets wait for the next chapter of your lives to be written. You are both incredible people, but together, you are simply a model for us all. I love you both dearly, and we too will miss your little man and pumpkin.
Lynne, Bill, Trapper, Brooke & Hunter Coville
October 28, 2008
Mike & Carolyn - Our hearts go out to both of you, as you well know. We had the pleasure of knowing little Dylan, and he was a magnificant gift from God, his little smile and his little giggle when Dad tickled his belly, the way he would look for mom when we held him...the memories are forever etched in our minds. You are both amazing parents and friends, and we treasure the time and effort that you have both put into our beautiful children, they love you as though you were family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and we will always be there when you need us. We love you!!
Mark Cady
October 28, 2008
I have learned of your loss through John. He is my long ago friend from high school. I am saddened in your sorrow.
I cannot imagine your grief. But I can offer hope. The God who created Dylan has offered a way out of the pain and death that comes to each of us. His very Son Jesus died so that you and I and yes, Dylan may once live again. Only that time we shall live and never die.
Reach to Him for strength, reach to Him for life. You are in my prayers.
Julie and Wally Ciborowski
October 28, 2008
Just by looking at his picture I know that Dylan Michael was so very special. I have a picture on my desk of him and have said a prayer each and every day. He has a place in my heart forever! Words are just not enough to express our sympathy for your loss ... I pray that time will help lesson your grief and may God's Blessings help to pave the path to a place that will help heal your hearts.
Sincere Regards,
The Ciborowski Family
Wally, Julie, Amanda and Kaitlyn
Ron and Pam Grimes
October 28, 2008
Mike and Carolyn,
Dylon was truly a gift from God. We aren't sure God's reason for taking him so soon, but I believe Dylon had a purpose here on earth. You know that we are here for both of you. We just can't express how much our hearts break for both of you. Just have faith that you will reunite with Dylon again someday. Your family is surrounding you through this sad and devastating time.
We love you,
Ron, Pam, Ronnie and Ryan
(sister and family)
Debbie and Mark Bowyer
October 28, 2008
Words are not enough to express our sadness for the loss of you precious boy Dylan. God be with you now and for always.
Carol Grimes
October 28, 2008
Mike & Carolyn - I am so sadden by the loss of your precious little son, Dylan. My prayers are continually ascending heavenward for comfort for you and for courage and strength for each day. Love Carol Grimes
Stacey
October 28, 2008
Dylan was with you for a short time, but that time was worth every second & to have been without him would have been missing the love you have for him that you would never have known. Keep every thought for him a happy one!
Julie O'Hara
October 28, 2008
Michael and Carolyn, You don't know me but I had seen Dylans' picture in the paper. He is beautiful and even though we don't understand why this can happen GOD and the angels are cradeling him in thier loving arms from now to eternity my thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Kim ~ RA Photo Tech
October 28, 2008
Mike and Carolyn ~ Although I have never met either of you, I work in the photo lab and heard that you were in yesterday right before I came into work and want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Dylan was a beautiful little boy and just know that you have a special angel watching over you now. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
renee felice
October 28, 2008
mike and carolyn
i am very sorry about your loss he is now with the angels he is a very special little guy he has caring mom and dad our prayers and thought our with you and family felice and charles family
Becky Runnals
October 27, 2008
Mike and Carolyn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I'm so sorry I never got to meet Dylan
Sarah Finocchiaro-McGraw
October 27, 2008
Mike and Carolyn-
I am so honored to have met your incredible son and the two of you, his amazing parents. Thank you for allowing me to be a brief part in his life. I am thinking of you and praying for you.
"Sarah the Resident"
Stephanie
October 27, 2008
I am so very, very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jonathan Henderson
October 27, 2008
Mike and Carolyn-
I am extremely saddened to hear of Dylan's passing. He was a very special guy, with the best hair in the PICU. He, along with the two of you, will always hold a special place in my heart. You are clearly wonderful parents....always at Dylan's bedside, caring, and loving. I know Dylan is very proud of the two of you.
"Jon the Resident"
Carmella Turner
October 27, 2008
Mike and Carol, i am so sorry for you loss there are no words that i or anyone can say that will make it better but please know that if you need anything there are people that you can lean on. John (mr.c) I am sorry for your loss as well please know that our families will hold you all near and dear in our prayers and thoughts.
Carmella & James Turner, Weedsport NY
Amy Colvin
October 27, 2008
Carolyn and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Catherine Stott
October 27, 2008
Mike and Carolyn, I am at a loss for words to express our dismay and deep sadness at your (and everyone's) loss of your precious little Dylan. I so deeply regret not being able to meet him. We are here for whatever you may need and all you ever need do is ask. We will be there. Sending our love to you both and your extended family at this time. Much Love and Prayers, Ed and Cathy Stott and Family
Shannon Cook
October 27, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. I feel honored that I was able to meet the little guy. I am so sorry for your loss. I am here if you need anything.
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