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Tess & The Terrific Trio
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Best Wishes for a Happy Birthday Tess! -- Alethea (Merry Mom), 14:27:41 03/17/04 Wed [1]

I can only imagine how powerful your wish will be as you blow out your birthday candles today. I too have a birthday coming up (19th) and I have reserved my birthday wish for all those close to my heart who need healing and your family is certainly qualified and on the top of the list!

I think of you all each day and I am so impressed with those beautiful babies determination and courage. I think I know where they got those genes from! You and Charles are a testament to parenting and a parents love. Remember to take care of yourselves. You are an amazing woman and mother whose grace under such conditions is a inspiration.

Happy Birthday Tess from your friend in Dallas.

Alethea

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Happy Birthday Tess! -- Patty Edwardi, 14:19:14 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Tess, I may be a little late for Hong Kong time in wishing you a Happy Birthday but its the 17th here so we'll celebrate for 2 days! Thinking all positives things for you in the coming year. May this time next year we all be hearing how big and bad the beautiful trio is. Hugs sweet girl, you are an amazing woman! Patty (from the MM group)

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Happy Birthday Tess! -- Lori Gaukel (nee: Brown) from Yellowknife, 13:11:47 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Happy Birthday Tess (it is still the 17th in Yellowknife)!! I was informed about your website late yesterday by a friend of your sisters, so I thought that I would write and wish you a very Happy Birthday! I am not sure if you remember me, I went to school with you in Yellowknife and remember you well.

Harvey, myself, Ashlyn 12, and Daniel 8, want to extend our warmest wishes to you, Charles, Sebastian and especially to the three small fighters.....GOD BLESS and treasure the smallest of victories!!

The Gaukel Family

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Happy Birthday Tess -- Lys & her trio, Liam, Claire, & Megan, 12:41:30 03/17/04 Wed [1]

We have been following your story and are praying for your tiny babes. Please know that God is with you on this journey.

Lys
mama to Julia 3/8/00
Liam, Claire, & Megan 1/11/02

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BIRTHDAY WISHES -- Louise Molloy, 12:06:27 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Wishing you a very happy birthday. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and your three beautiful miracles. May God look after your little ones and guide them to health and strength. With love and best wishes. Louise & John, John, Daniel, Matthew, Adam & Caitlin (Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom)

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A birthday wish and a prayer for your family -- Tonya McElroy, 12:03:41 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Tess-
You may not remember me(IVFC Hen board), but I certainly remember you! You are such an inspiration to us all... I wanted to take a moment to wish you a Blessed Birthday, and to let you know that God never gives you more than you can handle, and He is watching over you and your family... Your babies altough small are beautiful, and I wish them a healthy and happy life.

Many Blessings,
Tonya

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Happy Birthday -- Borles: Pawan, Bindu, Amay & Ananya - Hyderabad, India, 11:27:04 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Hi Tess!

Here's wishing joy for you on your birthday. You may not know us, but we have been following the progress of the Terrific Trio everyday. In fact, my son (5 yrs) reminds me to take a look at the "babies page" every evening :-)

Here's praying that ultimately all goes well!

Keep shining - you all!!

Warm regards,

Borles - Pawan, Bindu, Amay & Ananya, Hyderabad - India

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Happy Birthday Tess! -- Hollybaby, 10:35:42 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Tess,
You and your family are always in our prayers. We wish you a happy birthday and pray that you can celebrate the milestones of your little miracles today and every day to come.

Best to you.
Holly

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Happy Birthday!!! -- Stacey (engraving mom), 09:47:27 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Happy Birthday Tess!!! I have been following your incredible story on the TTC boards! I have been praying for your three amazing angels since they were born! I look forward to the day I read you are all at home living happily ever after!!! Have a wonderful birthday and best wishes and tons of prayers to you!!
Sincerely,
Stacey Middleton

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Happy Birthday Tess! -- Marshall, 09:31:42 03/17/04 Wed [1]

It may be the 18th in HK by now, but it's still your birthday here in Florida! Sagan asks to see the babies every day, :-)

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Happy Birthday Tess -- Beth Coverdale and triplets Hailey, Hunter and Kaitlyn, 09:29:44 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Tess, I just wanted to stop by and leave birthday wishes for you. I know you don't feel much like celebrating right now. That day will come though. I want to thank you and Charles for sharing your lives with us. I visit this site every day. Sometimes two and three times. I live for when it's updated. I have been praying for the Terrific Trio ever since reading about them on TC. Please know that I am praying for them with every ounce of strength I have in me
Carys, stay strong and fight hard.
sela and Jasper, great job.keep up the good work
your parents are a true inspiration. their love for each other and the four of you, including Seb, is so strong. The wold needs more people like them to teach others about the tue meaning of love. Hang in there everyone there are people the world over touched by you lives. Some are touched VERY deeply. Keep up the fight. May the luck of the Irish be with you all today and always.

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Happy Birthday -- Lara Spence, Jeff and Mitchell, 08:45:02 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Dear Tessies, Happy Birthday and I hope you have a good day, filled of lots of love and healing progress for your little ones and Seb and Charles. We are thinking of you and read your site often to see the latest. I know it must be tiring for you (or is C the webmaster?)to post page updates after long days, but just know your world-wide audience appreciates it! Lots of love and kisses...

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A St Patrick's Day Birthday Wish for You -- Auntie Sharon, 08:41:56 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Dearest Tessie,

St Patricks's Day has always been extra-special to the Lyons clan since you were born on that day. You were a beautiful baby who instantly won our hearts and you have continued to do so over the years because of your indominable spirit, quick intellect and inner and outer beauty. Thinking of you today and wishing you strength and inner peace. Love and Best Wishes, Auntie Sharon, Cathy, Ross and Lisa.

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Happy Birthday Tess -- Ann Marie (Ree from TTC), 06:30:00 03/17/04 Wed [1]

I've been following your story, and I'm so impressed w/ the strength you both have for those 3 little miracles. I hope you have a great Birthday and the children have a wonderful day as a great birthday present for you :-) Love Ann Marie

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Prayers and love -- Love, Maura, 06:29:15 03/17/04 Wed [1]

With prayers for you to gain strength, to feel the love of family and friends, and to enjoy the beauty of this world

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May the Luck O' The Irish be with Ya on your BIRTHDAY! -- Cindy and Riley K. in Denver, Colorado (Merry Mom), 06:22:07 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Tess,
My heart goes out to you and Charles as you face what must seem like a monstrous task. Just remember that God gives us only what He knows we can handle; so He knows you can handle this, too. As I visit the Trio's Web site daily, and read about your beautiful three fighters in the NICU, I truly believe they are all going to one day rally 'round you, Momma, and be so thankful for the love and presence you gave to them!
Being a University of Notre Dame grad, I have to pass on the luck of the Irish to you today. And it wouldn't hurt to drink a sip of the green beer, either!
HAPPY BIRHTDAY...........Cindy and Riley

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Happy Birthday -- Tamera from Michigan (ttc board), 04:23:50 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Today you make a sacrafice and hold off the party but one day the trio will make up for it and bake you a cake! hopefully clean up the kitchen afterwards too! Happy Happy Birthday to you!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! DRINK GREEN BEER -- THE YASSO FAMILY, 04:04:33 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Happy Birthday girlfriend!

It was so good to hear your voice and talk to you yesterday. Take care of yourself so that you can take care of others. Blessed be the rich in Spirit, they shall inherit the earth.

Much love across the miles from Michigan to Hong Kong ...The entire Yasso Family

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Birthday Wishes to Tess -- Keith, Carolyn, Bronwyn and Galen, 03:47:50 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Happy Birhday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Bithday dear Tess,
Happy Birthday to you.

Sung in four part harmony, slightly off key but with our love and hope for a wonderful day.

Keith, Carolyn, Bronwyn and Galen

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Happy Birthday Tess!!! -- Lisa and Tom Tobin, 00:55:31 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Many Wonderful wishes and prayers for you on your birthday Tess! We are praying for you and all of your family!

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Birthday greetings from San Francisco! -- Wendy, 21:27:36 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Thinking of you and sending more prayers for you and your little ones. Happy birthday, Tess!

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Happy Birthday for Tess -- Joel and Odila, 19:45:38 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Dear Tess

A big hug and lots of kisses with wishes that you have a great and peaceful day!

We continue to pray to our wonderful God that he will give you strength and peace and that he will guide the minds, hands and hearts of all those taking care of Carys, Jasper and Sela.

Lots of love to you, Charles, Sebastian and the terrific trio!

Joel and Odila

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TESS!!!! -- Laura (Merry Mom), 19:19:32 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Happy Birthday Tess!!! Just wanted you to know that we are all thinking of you, Charles, Sebastian and your terrific TRIO!!

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Sent with love -- Jane and Patrick, 18:31:40 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Dearest Tess
Birthday greetings are sent with lots of love and hugs. We have hope for you all in Him who is greater than we can ever appreciate - and sometimes its difficult for us to appreciate anything! Virtual hugs and tears are a new phenomenon not to be missed, but to be taken as they are meant, with the love, concern and care that they are sent. We hope that you have many things to celebrate today, even with so many concerns right now. May God's light of JOY be with you throughout the day, even in the midst of trial!
Prayers for young Carys and a healing day for her.
Tons of love
Jane and Patrick XXXXX
PS This is the first time I have visited this site, thanks to Stephanie for forwarding to me - it is really cool, as Hannah would say!

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Happy Birthday Tess -- Shayna, Marshall, Sagan, and two small fries, 17:58:48 03/16/04 Tue [1]

i know this year your birthday is the last thing on your priority list, but i hope your three miracles, especially Carys, give you the best present ever today.

Hugs to you all, but especially for you today Tess!

love,
shayna, marshall, sagan and two small fries

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Happy Birthday Tess!!! -- Carrie, Tom Amanda & Alex (Frumpy from the Hen House), 17:56:21 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Happy Birthday dear Tess!!! Just wanted you to know that wa are all praying for you, Charles, Sebastian and your terrific threesome!

We love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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God Bless all ! -- Barbara Lutheran, 17:39:14 03/16/04 Tue [1]

God Bless you all. I pray God grants you strengh and blessings and improved health daily for the trio. We will all keep the prayers going. Hugs, Barbara from Oregon, USA

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A birthday blessing for God's precious daughter, Tess -- Michelle from Sedgewick, AB, 17:33:36 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Numbers 24-26
The LORD bless you
and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you
and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you
and give you peace.

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Happy Birthday Tess!!! -- Kelly, 16:59:21 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Tess,

I wanted to wish you a Very Happy Birthday!!!
Your family (all 6 of you) have been in prayers.

The very few minutes i have to myself daily i check and see how mom, dad, big brother and of course your 3 precious little miracles are doing!!!


God Bless
Kelly
your fellow IVF Canada pal

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Happy Birthday Tess! -- Jen in California, 16:45:35 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Happy Birthday Tess!

Another TTC.com'er wishing you the best!

I wish you a birthday filled with love and lots of hope for the babies. You have prayers coming at you from all over the world and that has to have an incredible impact.

Many positive thoughts for all of you, but especially at this time for Jasper, Sela, and Carys. My son is Seb's age, and he says "Being a big brother is cool. Congrats on being one 3 times over!"

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Happy Birthday -- Auntie Carolyn, 16:15:01 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Happy Birthday Sweetie, with lots of love from Collingwood. We are still following your progress daily and keep you all in our prayers. We are very proud of our new nieces and nephew. Thank you Charles and Tess!

Love Auntie Carolyn, Uncle Keith, Bronwyn and Galen

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Happy Birthday Tess -- SusanH, 15:46:27 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Learned your story from www.tryingtoconceive.com. My DD is 2 1/2 next month. I have been transfixed by your story, following it daily.

I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a happy birthday. I know it is hard to focus on that now, but you will, next year, be reveling in the most wonderful birthday you can!

Oh, I just don't know proper inspiring words, but know that you are inspiring & we at ttc.com are following your story.

Happy Birthday and many happy returns!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my darling friend Tess!!! -- Charmaine (aka Maddy), 15:16:17 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Dearest Tess,
Another year has passed, and it was quite a full one for you. However rough, exciting, fearful, and confusing it has been please know that I admire you for your honesty through your journey in this life. I admire your commitment to your family, your ability to let God do His work, and your sustaining friendship. I know you are overwhelmed right now, but know that in my heart I am having a little birthday celebration with you. I love you very much. Char

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happy birthday tess!!!! -- rita hines, 13:23:01 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Hey sweet girl!!!! I know that you have had quite some challenges of late, but you will come thru this with flying colors!! God is with you my dear friend. Have the happiest of birthdays and know that you are sooooo very loved and cared for and as always your sweet family is in my prayers.

Much love,
Rita, Ron, Benjamin and Griffin Hines

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Happy Birthday Tess! -- Landon & Karen Ritchey,Kayla, Adam & Garrison, 12:54:45 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Dearest Tess,

Happy Birthday!
Your children have captured my heart, the top of my prayer list,and my days, as I look at your site
frequently to see how they are. Your Mom's emails have been such a 'Maureen' look at life. She is such a treasure, such a gift to all of us who adore her.
Oh, yes, this about you! Sorry!
Wish we could show our care and love in a more tangible way, but know that we love you and wish only fabulous things for you. Jasper,Sela and Carys... I pray that you will soon be able to be at home with your family, and experience the love and plans and dreams that they have for you. The first and foremost thing that they have taught you is about their trust in God, and that is a gift that will last forever.
Our love to you all,
Landon & Karen, Kayla, Adam & Garrison
Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

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Happy Birthday my dearest cousin Tess -- Cathy Mingo, 12:18:50 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Tess on this day of your birth think of all that you've accomplished. You are surrounded by fabuluos friends and loving family; your husband is just too scrumptious for words. And you are indeed blessed with wonderful Sebbie and the tiny yet fighting trio. I have memories of you when you were young....thoughtful, laughing and always trying to get the better of your prankster Dad. Take some much needed time for yourself. I'm not talking hours, perhaps all you have is minutes to be by yourself. Be selfish. Take those minutes and let yourself reflect on who YOU are. You are Tess and just for those few minutes you are not a mother, wife,or daughter. You are just for you. We all need a quiet time to reflect, cry and rejoice. Take your time. You of all people deserve it. Let me cry your tears. Believe me I can and have been doing so already. Let me give you strength and love, just as you so unselfishly give to others. Let people do for you. I love you and think of you and your family everyday. Sarah Ban Breathnach writes in her book " Simple Abundance", ".....I'll simply let the Spirit of the words soothe my frazzled mind and harried heart until sleep comes. Sometimes we can't make sense of it. Sometimes none of it makes sense. Sometimes it just is. But of we can hold on long enough for this night to give way to another day, all shall be well, even if it's different from what we had expected. Even if it's different from what we had hoped for and believed with all our hearts would happen.
All shall be well,
And all shall be well,
And all manner of things shall be well."

Tess, Happy Birthday. All shall be well. I hold you in my heart. All my love, Your cousin Cathy

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM ALABAMA!!!! -- Tammy L. Robison, 11:38:32 03/16/04 Tue [1]

[Insert music here]
Happy Birthday to you......
Happy Birthday to you......
Happy Birthday dear Tessssssss.....
Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuu. :)

Dearest Tess....Wishing you a wonderfully bright and happy birthday. For someone who can stand so tall & strong through such hardship...you deserve the greatest birthday of all time. I hope you know how much Bubba & I love you. We all miss you so much.

Love,
Tammy & "Bubba" Robison

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Happy Birthday Tess -- ossie, mom to Annika born at 27w3d on 12-18-2003, 10:54:40 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Dear Tess,

Very Many Happy Returns of the Day. I know it will be hard to celebrate but do take a break and do something nice with Charles and Seb.

From recent experience I can tell you time passes by fast and soon your little ones will be strong and before you know they will be home. Take one day at a time and rejoice at the progress they have made so far. Jasper, Carys and Sela are tough little peanuts...

Take care of yourself. Once again Happy Birthday.
ossie

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Happy Birthday, Tess! -- Elaine DeBock, Sedgewick, AB Canada, 10:28:53 03/16/04 Tue [1]

We know that the very best birthday gift you could receive today would be news that your terrific trio, especially wee sweet Carys, are showing signs of growth & improvement so that is our prayer for you today!

Much love,
Elaine & the DeBock family

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Happy Birthday Tess -- Leroy, 10:08:35 03/16/04 Tue [1]

All of us here,Trish, Jon, Ethan, Kathryn, John, Emma, Charlotte, Bernice and Leroy wish you a very happy birthday Tess. Because of my limited computer skills I am not able to create a fancy greeting card. We do enjoy getting the update on the wee ones. Because I am without a color printer we all have to view the pictures on the screen.We also like to get those long newsy letters from you, Maureen. we all send our prayers and best wishes.
Love Leroy

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Happy Birthday Tess -- Donna Brickman, 10:00:33 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Tess:
Many prayers for you and your family on your birthday. Today, is the anniversary of your birth which makes it a day for celebration,and to do this again in summertime with Charles sounds like a wonderful idea. Have a good one!
"For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee." Isaiah 41:13
"He will cover thee with His feathers, and under His wings shalt thou trust." Psalm 91:4

Please say hi to Maureen!

Blessings,
Larry and Donna in Bellevue, Washington

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Happy Birthday Tess! -- Auntie Pammie aka: your big sis, 09:54:47 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Happy Birthday to my little Sister! I thought by indicating I was older that it would make you feel better. I hope you have the most wonderful day, and are able to enjoy it with your family. I am heading off to Vancouver in a few hours, but I will be phoning and checking the website with the triplets Great Grandmother on a daily basis while there! I love you and am very proud of you, as you have become not only a incredible woman, but an amazing mother and wife! Love ya Took! xo
ps. go have a coffee....

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Happy Birthday -- Helen Worley, 09:12:58 03/16/04 Tue [1]

From Blaine, WA again, that town at the Peace Arch border crossing between Canada and the US: birthday greetings, Tess.

Charles suggestd leaving an inspirational message for you, but it's hard to find the proper words for a person who is inpsiring me and many, many others with your love, courage, determination and passion for life, especially the lives of your tiny babies. They are gifted with you as their mother, it's as simple as that. May this day be the beginning of a year full of good surprises, laughter, health and Irish luck.

LeRoy joins me in sending birthday hugs and wishes (he hopes to meet you some day).

Many, many happy returns. And even though you're not really celebrating, find a cake and ask your Mum to tell you how to properly cut it so your wishes will come true. If she's forgotten, ask her to email me!

Lots of love an blessings
Helen

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Happy Birthday Tess! -- Allyson in San Francisco, CA, 09:08:16 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Tess,
I know it's hard to celebrate during this challenging time, but I hope you're able to take a little break from the NICU to acknowledge your birthday with Charles and Sebastian. We're thinking of all of you, and we continue to send lots of prayers your way. Happy Birthday!
All my best,
Allyson

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Happy Birthday Tess! -- Isabel in California (from ttc board), 09:07:59 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Happy Birthday dear Tess - I check in on you and your ducklings every day. This morning in San Francisco the sun is shining and the jasmine smells so wonderful, the daffodils are bright and cheery, the magnolia has bloomed and the blossom on the apple trees has burst into fireworks of white and pink. Spring is here and I wish that the love and energy that makes these flowers brighten up my morning, will shine on your little trio, stronger and stronger every day until you're all home safely together.

Look after yourself and your precious brood - you're in my thoughts.

Love to you and Charles and Seb and the duckies,
Isabel x

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Happy Birthday to my darling daughter Tess -- Maureen (aka Mozzie), 08:15:40 03/16/04 Tue [1]

For my dear girl, Even though today does not feel like your birthday due to the amazing cirmcumstances you find yourself in please know, without a doubt, that Dad and I are very very proud of you and we celebrate your birth date with joy. As your dear Dad said to you a few weeks ago, "Thank you so much for the wonderful grandchildren, honey." We thank you again, Tess and today - March 17th - I thank God for you.

Much love always, Mum xox

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TESS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! -- Karen Welker - Texas, 08:05:31 03/16/04 Tue [1]

Tess - you have a heart and soul and faith like no one I have ever known!! I pray for you that this birthday brings you good news about your babies!
You and Charles are the most incredible parents I have ever had the honor of calling FRIEND.
May God bless you today, and every day.

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Boston prayers for you.. -- Peggy, 07:16:10 03/16/04 Tue [1]

I am a mom of triplets from the trip. connection. Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful little babies. You are all in my prayers. I can't imagine how hard and tiring it must be to have 3 small babies in the nicu but you seem to have a wonderful attitude, good friends and family and a world filled with internet friends who are praying for you all.
-peggy

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM MICHIGAN!!!! -- lynn jacobs, 06:59:39 03/16/04 Tue [1]

tess- happy birthday!!!! this has been an amazing year for you, you are a strong wonderful girl with an admirable faith in God and beautiful spirituality, which you and charles pass so lovingly to your children- may God continue to bless you in the coming years with much health and happiness!! xxx lynn

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Happy Birthday, Tess! -- Ellen & Brendan; Reston, VA USA, 06:49:10 03/16/04 Tue [1]

I keep updated on the Terrific Trio and keep you and your family in my prayers. March 17th is a GREAT day for a birthday - I say that as I am part Irish! Jasper, Carys and Sela sound like amazing little creatures and it appears that they have the world behind them praying for them. They're little fighters! I will continue my prayers for you and follow the progress of the Terrific Trio. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing story. Big Hugs, Ellen

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Happy Birthday Tess -- Abby and Jared, 05:29:55 03/16/04 Tue [1]

A little birdie (named Charles!! :-) said it was a big day for you tomorrow! Enjoy it and do something wonderful for yourself as you deserve it. I check in daily to see how the trio are doing and I smile with all their progress and sympathize completely with any downward spirals. Jared was also a self extubator (every other day-without fail, for almost 6wks!!) It just showed to me his strength. Good for Carys too!! The three are already tough as nails.
Happy bday Tess
Abby

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Prayers from N. Dakota -- Deb and family (b, ggb), 11:45:22 03/15/04 Mon [1]

Your family continues to minister to me - who would have known the power of three babies and their family that I have never met, and that you can reach others so powerfully via a computer...

We continue to place your babes at the foot of the cross, believing in everyday miracles, so that some day, they can stand and attest to the wonderful love and healing power of their God. What a testimony they are each compiling!

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Love -- Don Cameron, 08:15:22 03/15/04 Mon [1]

Thank you Tess and Charles for sharing this time in your life with us! Our family reads your updates everyday and our children Liam, Joe, Emma and Katie are praying for you and your children. At Liam'school you are on there daily prayer list. We are Praying together as a family for you. Through your circumstances many people are praying, and I believe all the prayers from around the world are beiing heard and answered. Continue to draw strength from Christ as that is the sorce that will never dry up, again thanks for your inspiration and all the effort it takes to keep us and so many who you don't evan know apart of your lives. What a testimony!!!!

The Cameron Family of Yellowknife,Canada

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A prayer to Jasper, Sela and Carys -- Lisa Tam, 05:29:52 03/15/04 Mon [1]

"The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace."-Psalm 29:11 We pray that our Lord Jesus would bless the Caldwell family and the triplets, Jasper, Sela and Carys. We ask our Lord to give them strength and keep them from pain. Amen!

Blessing from the Tam's family (Lisa,Lawrence,Joseph @ Union Church dated March 15, 2004)!

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Message from Ireland -- Michelle, 01:32:54 03/15/04 Mon [1]

Tess and Charles

From the IVF connections board, I have followed your cycles over the years and I am so very moved by your wonderful web site and am living the moments with you and your strong willed triplets.

I would love to know the "right" words to say to ease your pain, but I don't know them! I hope that the power of positive thought, prayer and love will work, you have such a large group of people praying and willing Jasper, Carys and Sela to get better each and every day.

We don't know you personally, but you will be in our prayers!

Love Michelle, Eamonn and Caoimhe in Dublin, Ireland

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curling -- grandpa Blake, 10:43:13 03/14/04 Sun [1]

Hello Jasper,Sela,and Carys.In about half an hour I will be watching the Brier finals.Your Grandmother can tell you how it is mentioned in the Bible.

When I first played the game I always cast the first stone. After meeting your grandmother I cast 3rd or 4th stones which can be good or bad depending on how you compare sports to other adult things.

Have a good day.I will song you a lullaby as night draws near.

Love, Grandpa Blake

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Stay strong -- Auntie Pammie, 10:01:45 03/14/04 Sun [1]

Good evening to the terrific trio, I read what happened today and my heart fell for poor little Carys. As the website said, she is strong like her mother, and I have always looked up to my sister as a source of unending strength! Get strong little Carys as this Auntie wants to introduce you and your older brother and sister to Girl Guide cookies, as I did for Sebbie ( It is he and I 's special little "thing").
Jasper and Sela, I was glad to read that you 2 had an uneventful day. Keep up the good work.
Love to you all.
Auntie Pammie xoxo

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You are little blessings! -- Karla Handcock, Hong Kong, 05:12:38 03/14/04 Sun [1]

Jasper, Sela and Carys,
The 3 of you sweet babies have been the most amazing witnesses for the power of Christ's love that I have ever experienced! Through your young lives God is reaching so very many people... people around the world are being touched by you, by the miracle of your lives and by your parents' faith and reliance in their Lord! I am so thankful that your dad and mom are sharing your lives with us - you are an inspiration! I will continue to pray for you and your mom and dad and big brother. God is holding you in His hand and He is in control... rest, grow, heal ... He loves you!
Because of God's amazing grace,
Karla

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Love to You All -- Rod, Mel, Olivia & Adam Diaz, 01:24:09 03/14/04 Sun [1]

Great to see Dad's peppermint treat being taken-to so revenously by Sela!

Congratulations Mum and Dad on the successful delivery of the terrific trio, and well done Jasper, Sela and Carys for your will to survive. You can obviously feel the love that has greeted your arrival!

Thinking of you all,

Love,

Rod, Mel, Olivia & Adam
XXX X XX

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3 weeks tomorrow! -- Auntie Pammie, 15:25:45 03/13/04 Sat [1]

Hello Jasper, Sela and little Carys. It is your Auntie Pammie here again. I must say that you 3 have me tightly wrapped around your 3 little "fingers". I got a call on my cell phone while at work today telling me to get to a computer ASAP, as there was new pics, and movies of you 3. I drove home a little bit quicker than normal today, and was treated to a heartwarming update of a good day,video clips and to know that you all got to meet your Mozzie! Today started off on a bad note for me, but this was the sunshine of my day! I love you 3 very much, and want you to keep up all that hard work. xoxoxo ( one set for each of you..)

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Thinking of you in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.... -- Ross and Tanis Robertson, 14:17:33 03/13/04 Sat [1]

Tess, Charles, Seb, Jasper, Carys, and Sela... we are following your updates on your website, which we are so grateful for! It has become part of our day to check up on our new (and strong!) little cousins. We are so proud of them and of you, what a beautiful family.

We hope to see all of you someday soon, and will be thinking of you often in the meantime.

Love Ross and Tanis

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Little darlings..... -- Niki Murdock-Yellowknife NT Canada, 12:42:35 03/13/04 Sat [1]

I hope you all enjoyed Grandma's visit!!!! I'm sure she enjoyed meeting you ("enjoyed" probably doesn't begin to describe it!!)

Carys, you go girl....your strength inspires me. Jasper and Sela, your videos are precious...absolutely precious.

Tess and Charles, I think of you both constantly through out my day. I'm very impressed by the three fighters you have brought into the world, continue the great work.

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Masked Mozzie -- Jen from Yellowknife, 10:16:36 03/13/04 Sat [1]

Oh what beautiful photos of you three and your Mozzie! I think I could see her heart pounding in the pics. Keep going my little friends. And, sweet Carys, pnock that pnasty pneumonia right out of those little lungs!
love, kisses and hugs (of course all swabbed with alcohol!)
jen

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Love from Downunder -- Jennifer Cheung, 05:41:20 03/13/04 Sat [1]

All our love and best wishes to your family and congratulations on your beautiful new babies. You have a fight on your hands now and I'm sure you will find strength you never new you had. Lovely to see you supported by your family and friends. Our thoughts are with you and we pray for your babies every day.

Jennifer and Martin
Jack 2
Timothy 5 months
Croydon Sydney Australia

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[> The Triplets -- Sare Gray, 12:29:34 03/13/04 Sat [1]

My name is Sare (rhymes with care), and I am from Denton, Tx. I am on a list with Carol Fuller, who is the mother of Charmaine. Carol has been updating us, regularly, on the triplets, and, loads of love, prayers, and thoughts are sent to you, each day. I'm a gandmother, and, the pic of Carys, with HER grandmother, touched my heart. Grandmom, give her lots of love, and will her some of your strenth and courage. God be with you, all.

Sare

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Be strong and courageous for HE is with you -- The Chews - Mercer Island, WA USA, 01:27:23 03/13/04 Sat [1]

Thank you for sharing your family's testimony with us. We have been following your progress and praying since you first posted on TC site. We delivered our triplets on March 4th at 28w 2d and are living through this experience with you day by day. We will continue to pray for you and claim the promise that "He who started a good work with be faithful to complete it"

Although we don't know what tomorrow brings... we KNOW who holds tomorrow.

In Christ,
The Chew Family

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Prayers from Nova Scotia -- Ann & Rhonda Bond, 21:04:34 03/12/04 Fri [1]

Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. We look forward to watching your progress everyday. God Bless you all!
Ann & Rhonda

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apologies -- grandpa Blake, 09:53:36 03/12/04 Fri [1]

Carys. I apologize for misspelling your beautiful name.I owe you an extra double frosty.
Have a good nap sweetheart. We can chat later.

Love, Grandpa Blake

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In love and light -- Tania Ellery, 05:11:11 03/12/04 Fri [1]

Three little spirit angels

You chose this path, strong and courageous must be your bodies and spirits.

Call upon your guardian angels and spirit guides to guide and watch over you. Open your hearts and grow strong in the love of your family and your community.

I hold you in white light

Love Tania (HK)

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OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD!! -- El Roy Ray, 14:14:52 03/11/04 Thu [2]

Be of good cheer.
"If God is with us, who can be against us?"

I invite you to look at this little boy whom we on FreeRepublic.com chose to call "The Texas Termite":

"http://www.cob1.addr.com/Logan.html"

If you have a telephone ISP, you might want to look at his thumbnail page instead:

"http://www.cob1.addr.com/Logan_s.html"

With your permission, I will post the link to the Terrific Trio page on our forum of over 100,000 registered members from all over the world.
God will hear our prayers.

God bless you and keep you in His arms.

El Roy Ray
Katy, TX USA

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[> To El Roy Ray -- From Seb and the Terrific Trio's Dad, 17:44:03 03/11/04 Thu [1]

Thank you so much for your wonderful message and the link to Logan The Texas Termite! Congrads to him for graduating from the canula, too. Logan is certainly an inspiration to The Terrific Trio. He's fought a tough battle but emerged a hearty little boy. We send Logan loads of prayers and best wishes for continued health and growth.

Please feel free to forward the Terrific Trio link to anyone you like. We can use all the help and prayers we can get.

In Christ,

Charles

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[> [> Sending prayers -- LucyJo, 04:47:48 03/12/04 Fri [1]

Another FreeRepublic Prayer Warrior here...sending prayers for your beautiful little family. Your closing signature, "In Christ", is really the answer to every need, because He knows all things, He answers our prayers, and just what we need He gives. God bless and continue to keep y'all safe under the shelter of His wing.

:-)LucyJo

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Frosties -- the Blake man, 20:16:13 03/11/04 Thu [1]

Dear Jasper,Sela and Karys. I'm glad to here you like desserts. Hang in there and we will go to Wendy's for Frosties. Of you promise not to tell your grandmother a.k.a.Mozzie we can have doubles!

Love Grampa Blake

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Sending prayers from South Dakota -- Gloria Hanson, 13:30:44 03/11/04 Thu [1]

Dear sweet babies Jasper, Sela and Carys,
I hope when the three of you get older that your mommy and daddy tell you all about the wonderful people around the world praying for you. So many people are praying for you. Each morning when I wake up I think of the three of you and hope that you are all getting stronger with every minute. I also hope that your mommy and daddy can stay strong for you. You three will bring so much joy to them as you grow up. I have triplet grandsons so I know this to be true. Charles and Tess, hang in there. It is a rough road but keep your faith in God. A year from now your little trio will be walking, laughing and giving you both lots of hugs. Stay strong and remember you have a lot of people around the world sending prayers and good thoughts your way. With love from South Dakota

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Sweet Dreams -- Auntie Pammie, 10:13:23 03/11/04 Thu [1]

Lullaby and good night!Little babies sleep tight, Bright angels are near,So sleep without fear. They will guard thee from harm, With fair dreamland's sweet charm.

Way to go on the weight gain Jasper and Sela, I also hear that you two are learning how to master the soother! That makes this particular Auntie quite proud.

Little Carys, you are a strong little lady, and proving to be quite the little scrapper, keep up the good fight , rest your little body and work on getting stronger. Mozzie will be there to see you and your brother and sister very soon.

Extra hugs and kisses to all of you from your Auntie Pammie in Edmonton.

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Hugs and Kisses Good Night -- Auntie Carolyn, 08:49:32 03/11/04 Thu [1]

Good night hugs, kisses and prayers for you all. Sleep well wee ones and know that you are cherished. You are so precious, now we just need you to keep on keeping on. Auntie Carolyn

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Greetings from the Emergency Department in Yellowknife -- ER Nurses, 08:16:44 03/11/04 Thu [1]

Keep up the good fight. Our thoughts and prayers are with you three and your family.

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[> Your message to the Triplets touched me -- Maureen Lyons the Triplets' grandmother 'Mozzie', 17:36:04 03/11/04 Thu [1]

Dear one and all in the Yellowknife ER:

Last night I read your message - to think that back home at work you are thinking of us here touched me a great deal. Thank you so much. I will come and see you when I return to Yellowknife and Stanton Hospital and will give you a first hand update. God bless you all, Maureen aka Mozzie

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Feel Better -- Hannah from Yellowknife, 06:38:08 03/11/04 Thu [1]

Hi Guys! Hope you feel better Carys, same with you Sela and Jasper. I hope you all enjoy your daddies bedtime stories. I'm reading Harry Potter right now, so far its pretty good. Can't wait until your dad gets to read it to you. We have been praying lots for you and God know what to do with you. And He always loves you.
Love HANNAH

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[> To 7 year old Hannah -- Maureen Lyons aka "Mozzie" to Hannah, 17:41:40 03/11/04 Thu [1]

Dear Hannah:

What a special treat to read your message to everyone here in Hong Kong. That was very thoughtful of you to take the time in your busy life to write Tess and Charles and their children and to make them feel so much better because they could see how much you care for them. Thank you, Hannah.

I miss you and as soon as I return to Yellowknife I know that we will see each other again and have a really good hug.

No more colds or tummy aches, Hannah!

Much love, Maureen/Mozzie

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Sending prayers from San Francisco -- Wendy, 21:45:29 03/10/04 Wed [1]

Charles and Tess, we are thinking of you and the little ones and praying extra hard for Carys.

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Praying for the 3 little fighters -- ossie from ttc (premi+ivf) board, 21:06:59 03/10/04 Wed [1]

We are praying for all of you. Keep the faith. God is with you.

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FAITH -- Heather, 20:25:34 03/10/04 Wed [1]

To all of you: Keep a strong faith and The Good Lord will guide you through this tough time. Pray for healing and strength, also thank God everyday for what he has done for all us and for what he will still be doing ! God Bless each and everyone of you! You will definately be in our thoughts and prayers.

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Prayers flying your way from Japan -- Beatrice, 18:22:45 03/10/04 Wed [1]

Congratualtions on the birth of your three beautiful children.

All of your family will be in my prayers. My little boy George came out of the NICU only three months ago but he is so much better now - it is truely amazing what doctors can do. But I know that all the thousands of prayers I received through out the world, for his recovery, helped. And so I'm doing the same for your babies.

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Congrats -- Jon Pryznyk, 16:57:09 03/10/04 Wed [1]

Congrats on the graduation to CPAP Sela! That is wonderful news. Keep hanging in there Carys, you'll pull through. High frequency oscillation will be great for your gas exchange. Jasper keep up the good work!
Jon

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To all of you -- David & Peggy Halstead, 15:45:03 03/10/04 Wed [1]

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. To Gramma Maureen we know you will be a powerful force. Best wishes David and Peggy

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Prayers for Carys.. -- Ladybug & Family from Santa Cruz, CA USA TTC board, 15:27:22 03/10/04 Wed [1]

My prayers are with you little Carys you can do it you are a strong little girl. You have a wonderful mommie and daddie that love you so much. Tess and Charles, to two wonderful strong people. I send not only prayers but extra strength and courage during your battle with these next few weeks.

Love & Hugs Ladybug (Carrie)

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Sending more prayers from Hong Kong -- Kirsten, 14:53:55 03/10/04 Wed [1]

Just wanted to let you know that we're all praying for you. Sending lots of love...

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Sending prayers! -- Dawn 31 from ttc.com in Ashburn, VA, 13:41:43 03/10/04 Wed [1]

Dear sweet babies,
Sending prayers of health and strength!

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Prayers From Georgia -- Katty, 11:41:46 03/10/04 Wed [1]

I am at a loss for words over the amazing strength you seem to carry onto your amazing trio. You will constantly be in my prayers, and on my mind, i plan of following the progress of your children, and may god bless you for all the faith you are puttin in him. Strength to you and your family. No I do not know you , i simply seen the link and clicked.

You are continuely in our prayers from Georgia.

Love
The Marchand Family

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Prayers from Arizona -- Marlie Averitte, 10:52:39 03/10/04 Wed [1]

Please know that there are families everywhere praying for your family. My triplets were born on 12/21/03 and I have watched your site since your babies' births. I will continue praying for your beautiful children and follow their story.

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The terrific trio continues to be in our thoughts and prayers -- Kimberly (nee Berlin) and Scott Kirk - Edmonton, AB, CA, 10:43:21 03/10/04 Wed [1]

LIVE CARYS!!! LIVE!! YOU CAN DO IT!! We're all out here praying for you, little buddy, so just take hold of all that energy and use it ...

GOOD WORK SELA!! Way to go over to the CPAP!

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK JASPER!!

Love from
Kimberly, Scott, Shae and Rudy (our puppies).

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All our love -- Cam Sylvester, 09:59:28 03/10/04 Wed [1]

Hello special folks. Every night Maggie ends her prayers with a special one for the triplets. She promises to pray extra hard for Carys tonight. Stay strong and loving. We miss you.
Cam, Jeanne, Shawn and Maggie

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God is holding them, even when you can't. We are praying for you. -- CAT=^..^= From Wisconsin, USA, 09:32:56 03/10/04 Wed [1]

We have seen the power of prayer first hand. Hundreds of people prayed for us over the last few months while myself, and my infant son, and my husband all had different unexpected surgeries.

Add me, Cathy, and my son, Orion(4 months), to the list of people praying for your triplets, and for all of you.

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Praying for you daily -- heather, 08:10:11 03/10/04 Wed [1]

I've been praying for the five of you since the day the babies were born.I'm so touched by your obvious love for eachother and of course the babies.My prayers will continue until all three babies are home with the two of you.

Heather
MI,USA

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Take Care -- Debbi in Florida, 07:57:18 03/10/04 Wed [1]

God bless you all, I will pray for your family, and take care of those special babies.

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Oversized Prayers for Pint Sized Babes! -- Deborah Proctor, 07:45:12 03/10/04 Wed [1]

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT CARYS! You are in his hand and in our prayers. Sedgewick Canada. Sending prayers on your behalf is become a priority in this family! The Proctors.

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Oversized Prayers for Pint Sized Babes! -- Deborah Proctor, 07:44:08 03/10/04 Wed [1]

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT CARYS! You are in his hand and in our prayers. Sedgewick Canada. Sending prayers on your behalf is become a priority in this family! The Proctors.

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Prayers for your family! -- Sherriann Perivolotis, 07:28:17 03/10/04 Wed [1]

My thoughts and prayers go out for your whole family. This is such a difficult experience. Joy for those little milestones and the greatest depression for those little and not so little setbacks. And that's all in one hour! Believe in the power of prayer and know that God is watching out for you and your family and will always care for all of you!

From another triplet family--
MA in US

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Thanks for being strong -- Nicole, 07:17:26 03/10/04 Wed [1]

This is what I always told my girls, especially after the doctors told me that they probably wouldn't make it. They were born at 27 weeks and were 1.5 pounds. They are now 10 pounders with no problems to mention!! It is a long road sweethearts, but I know you can do it.

Our family is praying for you all the time. Thanks for being so strong.

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prayers for your family -- lynn jacobs, 06:21:08 03/10/04 Wed [1]

charles, tess sebastian carys sela and jaspar- i check on your progress every day and am praying for the day to come soon when you can bring your beautiful healthy babies home- God bless you all !! xxx hen sister in michigan,lynn

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[> Thinking of you on your birthday -- Rachelle, 13:59:10 03/17/04 Wed [1]

Dear Tess,
I am thinking of you on your birthday and wishing you all the very best. I wish I could be more inspiring, but it's you and your family - what a bunch of fighters you all are! - who continue to inspire me. I pray that all your dreams will be answered, and that you will have the strength to hold tight until they are.
All the best from Australia, Rachelle

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Prayers are with you! -- Natalie, 06:20:59 03/10/04 Wed [1]

I saw a msg. posted on one of the tryingtoconceive.com boards b/c someone asked how you were doing. Your babies are amazing. I will keep them and your whole family in my prayers. Just know that all of us at www.tryingtoconceive.com are thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers.

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[> Triplets -- Rayleen Nash, 11:00:49 03/15/04 Mon [1]

Just to let you know that many people on our Prayer Link List at Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver, Canada, are praying for you all.

Hang in there, Sela, Carys & Jasper. May you grow and gain strength daily.

God bless and keep you safe.

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You Three little ones -- Lizzy, 05:59:46 03/10/04 Wed [1]

Wow!!! you 3 are amazing. Keep strong and keep fighting. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day now!!!
Lizzy
via www.ivillage.co.uk

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Prayers to you wonderful three -- Sue Brown, 05:11:41 03/10/04 Wed [1]

You wonderful babies are in my prayers and thoughts. It is so heart breaking to see what you are going through, the whole family included. I can see all three babies are very much loved and have an incredibly caring family. I pray that they will get better over the coming months and then get strong for the years ahead.
I have a 3 month old girlie called Jessica. She's ever such a happy smiley baby, and one day these three babies will also be like this. There is a God for children and that God is watching over your little ones.

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You Three little ones -- Lizzy, 05:08:39 03/10/04 Wed [1]

Wow!!! you 3 are amazing. Keep strong and keep fighting. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day now!!!
Lizzy
via www.ivillage.co.uk

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sending you lots of positive vibes -- charlotte, 04:04:07 03/10/04 Wed [1]

firstly congrates on the birth of your 3 babies it is a very hard time at the moment and worring time too but it will get easier, i had a little boy prem at 27.5wks weighing 2pounds 5 ozs and i just got him out in febuary after a 120 day in scbu, youll be amazed what these little babys can fight.

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positive thoughts from Scotland -- Louise, 03:59:00 03/10/04 Wed [1]

I'm sending lots of virtual hugs to your little babies and their parents. I'm sending lots of positive thoughts for you, and also prayers even though I've not prayed since I was a little girl.

As a recent new mum your babies' story has really touched me and I shall be keeping watch over them via your page.

Lots of love to you all
Louise xxxx
and Daniel 16weeks xxxxxxx

via www.ivillage.co.uk

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My Thoughts and Prayers -- Lisa Hutchings, 23:56:35 03/09/04 Tue [1]

I waited a long time for my son and know just how precious children are. I wish all my thoughts and prayers to you for the safety and long levity of your wonderful little bundles.

Lisa and Tom who is 21 weeks today

From I-Village UK

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what can i add? -- trudy, 23:18:40 03/09/04 Tue [1]

i can only add more messages of hugs, love and positive thoughts. your web pages were posted on an english message board-your plight is being prayed for worldwide.

i will be thinking of your little ones
xxx

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Prayers for three fighters -- Amy, 22:44:28 03/09/04 Tue [1]

You little ones are such amazing little people. Mine were born at 25wks and Chloe my sickest was given seven days to turn around. I prayed and cryed my heart out so many times and held a vigil at her bedside everyday. I apologized everyday and told her she had to fight because I wasn't giving up on her. She is now my first home and my healthest of the three. So Carys, Jasper & Sela you fight and show every Dr. and nurse at the hospital what your made of!! The world is not ready to be without you.

Love and prayers from Jason, Amy, Gwynne, Connor and Chloe
Los Angeles, California

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more wishes from florida -- Shayna, Marshall and Sagan, 21:00:31 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Jasper, Sela, and especially Carys,

may today be easier than yesterday. may tomorrow be better still. you have a lot of tomorrows waiting for you. rest and let them come to you.

huge hugs in tiny packages,
Shayna, Marshall and Sagan

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Hang on Carys! -- Peggy Fitzgerald, 20:08:44 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Saying extra prayers for Jasper, Sela and especially Carys. Hang in there little girl...

Peggy from Seattle WA USA

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Special prayers for special little ones -- Taryn, Roslynne and Forrest James, 19:23:10 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Dear Jasper, Sela and Carys--

You are such fighters! We are praying for you.

Much love and strength--

The Texas Trio

Austin Texas

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Many prayers for you all from Georgia -- Jaime, 19:16:51 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Sending many prayers for the Terrific Trio, Tess & Charles. A special prayer for Carys during these recent challenges....((((((HUGS)))))

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Praying for the Terrific Trio, mom, dad and Sebastian -- Hollybaby (Hen), 18:59:21 03/09/04 Tue [1]

DH and I are praying for you all. God loves you and is with all of you. You are a strong, amazing family!
Holly

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Praying for the Terrific Trio, mom, dad and Sebastian -- Hollybaby (Hen), 18:59:08 03/09/04 Tue [1]

DH and I are praying for you all. God loves you and is with all of you. You are a strong, amazing family!
Holly

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Prayers for Carys' from Connecticut -- Marcia, 18:55:47 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Wishing a refuha shlema(speedy recovery in Hebrew) to Carys.May god watch over her, and protect her and her brother and sister.You seem to be such a fighter little one, so keep on fighting.

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Prayers for your babies -- Tammy, Annapolis Maryland, 18:44:56 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Jasper, Sela & Carys I will say a special prayer for you today.

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You're in our prayers -- SueAnn Harris, 18:31:48 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Our family is thinking of you and praying for you. May God continue to bless you all.

Neal & SueAnn Harris

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Prayers for your family -- 4GirlsTotal - Texas USA, 18:26:30 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Charles and Tess,

Your family is in my prayers. I pray for strength, healing, comfort, and rest for Carys; as well as strength and growth for Jasper and Sela. I pray that any rest you get will feel like triple the amount, that the peace that surpasses all understanding will surround you, and the you will mount up with wings like eagles, walk and not be weary, run and not grow faint.

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Extra extra prayers for Carys -- LisaM, Jason, Juliana and Evan from Boston, MA, 18:05:02 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Carys, keep on fighting little one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You have been so brave and done so well these past weeks, we think of you every day and keep you and your family in our prayers.

Many prayers for Jasper, Sela and the whole Lyons family.

Love,
Lisa, Jason, Juliana and Evan

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Come on, Carys! -- Jennifer Drew, 16:08:02 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Hang in there Carys we are all praying for you and your brother and sister!

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for triplets -- tammy, 15:12:28 03/09/04 Tue [1]

i am sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts to the babies and the parents,i strongly feel for you and hope and pray carys fights this.

lots of love and hugs

tammy and family

located in edinburgh

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Good Morning -- Auntie Carolyn, 14:16:12 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Good morning sweet ones. I pray for an uneventful and restful day for you especially wee Carys. We love you and are praying for you sweetie.
With love Auntie Carolyn

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Prayers from Missouri -- Tess01 (from the ttc boards), 14:03:53 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Many prayers from our family to yours. Extra prayers for young Carys.
Stay strong and all of you will come through this together.
I check on the triplets every day to see how they are doing and send some prayers.

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prayers from the Midwest -- JP, 13:15:53 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Praying for your little ones and family. God Bless.

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sunshine and wind in Blaine WA -- Helen Worley, 12:24:14 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Carys
The sun is shining and the wind is blowing away all the cobwebs, the sea is frothy white and the daffodils are tossing their heads! That's what it's like here where I live; it's very different from your surroundings. But where you are the sunshine is the smiles of your parents and nurses; the wind is the spirit driven wisdom of the doctors and the daffodils are all the prayers of love waving around you. Be strong, little one.
My prayers are with all of you: Carys, and with Jasper, Sela, Tess, Charles, Sebbie and Reen, and the team in NICU.
Much much love
Helen

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Hugs and prayers from Tori, Jenna, and Brittany -- The Sanders Family, 11:16:59 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Victoria, Jenna, and Brittany were born almost one year ago at 25 weeks 4 days. We all know your struggles and hope all will be well.

Love from North Carolina!

Brittany (1 lb 6 oz at birth, now 15 lbs!)
Jenna (1 lb 10 oz at birth, now 16.5 lbs!)
Victoria (1 lb 14 oz at birth, now 19.5 lbs!)

Hang in there, we will be watching!

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Prayers from Jack, Luke, angel Erin and Family -- Deirdre Brewer, 10:29:51 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Dear Jasper, Sela and Carys,

We are all thinking of you and praying that Carys will continue to be a great little fighter! Please be strong and know that you are constantly in our prayers.

Love,
The Brewer Family

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Thinking of you in San Francisco -- Allyson, 10:15:56 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Tess and Charles,
I check your web site every morning for updates on the Terrific Trio. We continue to send many prayers your way, particularly now for little Carys. We hope Jasper, Sela, and Carys are able to weather all the ups and downs of the NICU and grow stronger every day. We wish you all lots of strength during this difficult time.
Best wishes,
Allyson

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Thiking of you -- Carol (Maddy's Mom), 10:15:03 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Dearest people,

So many people are thinking of you--hoping and praying for the little ones and for you.

From the mom of Maddy (of Henhouse fame)
Carol

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Alicia is from Sedgewick, Alberta -- Michelle Edey, Alicia's aide, 10:10:43 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Alicia's message is from her own lips. She even typed her name herself! Alicia is a wonderful child who constantly amazes the medical community (the rest of us just thank God for answered prayer above and beyond our hopes). God blessed her with a stubborn little attitude, and it's a good thing! I pray that He will bless you three with the same fighting instinct, with tons of angels standing around the NICU so that only His holy and perfect will is accomplished! Don't be scared, those angels are good guys and they're on your side!

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[> You Go Girl! -- Auntie Carolyn, 14:12:15 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Nice work Alicia! No doubt you have taught many people about the power of positive thinking, a stubborn positive attitude and prayer. Congratulations on all your accomplishments to date and those you look forward to.
Sincerely, Auntie Carolyn (Charles' sister)

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Prayers for all -- Carol, Adrien, Andree, Marcel and Jean-Luc Amirault, 10:05:34 03/09/04 Tue [1]

We are praying daily for your whole family. Fight hard so you can get to meet and love your wonderful Grandma Maureen!

Amiraults
Amherst, Nova Scotia

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I was a 26 week,3 day baby, 2.b 3oz. -- Alicia, 09:58:58 03/09/04 Tue [1]

I am seven years old. When I was born I was very small, just like you! God let me live, because my Gramm, my Mom, my Dad, and everybody was praying for me. I had a really bad infection and the doctors thought I wouldn't live. But I did live. Now I am in grade one. I have Cerebral Palsy, but it doesn't stop me from doing anything I want to. I am even walking without my crutches now. Someday I want to grow up to be a Mommy. Don't worry because your Mom and Dad are praying for you. And I am praying for you too.

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Prayers of Strength, courage and Hope -- Kimberly (nee Berlin) and Scott Kirk, 09:41:15 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Jasper, Sela and Carys ... we give you our thoughts, prayers, hope and any extra strength and energy we can siphon your way. And for you mom and dad .... the same. As our "Little Buddy" continues to grow inside my belly (I am about 6 weeks along) Scott and I can only imagine what you are going through. Our hearts break with each set back and cheer with any bit of progress. And for those times when you feel you cannot go one more step, He will carry you. Let go and Let God. Love and God's blessings. K and S

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Prayers from Washington State -- Jennie S. (AuntieJen from TC), 09:25:33 03/09/04 Tue [1]

May G-d answer your prayers and bless your family with strength, health, and peace. Special blessing for Carys at this critical time.

Your family is already so blessed with loving parents who share themselves with each other and their community. May the love that you've shared with others be reflect back to you in all of its enormity.

Best wishes,
~~ Jen

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Huge Californian hugs for Carys, Sela, Jasper, Tess and Charles... -- Isabel, 09:25:13 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Little darlings, I check on you every morning and today I send you some extra warm and sunny love from San Francisco. Hang in there - your parents love you more than you'll ever know. Carys, my dear, I am going to keep you in my thoughts all day today, while you sleep on the other side of the world. Be strong, little one.
Tess & Charles - my love to you both - those little ducklings couldn't wish for better parents.

ps. I'm one of Tess's IVF partners-in-crime from the ttc db. I'm sure everyone on the board is praying for you all today.

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I'll put you on our PRAYER CHAIN in Andover, Minnesota -- Mary & Greg Robberstad Rachel, Ella & Nathan Triplets, 09:22:26 03/09/04 Tue [1]

I think of you often, Remember keep the faith. These babies are little fighters. They have come along way already. Best wishes.
One of my littles had a hardtime but we kept the faith and he is now 10 month. (he was 1lb at birth)

Heard about you from the Triplet Connection

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Thoughts of you from Vancouver -- Auntie Sharon and "Grandpa" Dave, 08:57:49 03/04/04 Thu [2]

You are all constantly in our thoughts and hearts Tess, Charles, Sebastian, Carys, Sela and Jasper. Such courage and grace under fire. Thank you for letting us share this special time in your lives. We love and admire you all so much. Strength and Peace, dear ones.

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[> God's Love & Covering Protection -- Darci, Thane, Chelsea, Chantel, Ben (Surrey BC), 08:22:08 03/09/04 Tue [1]

We were blessed this morning to be able to log onto your website. Thank you so much for keeping us all posted on the children's progress and the prayers flooding in from around the world. We don't know you but want you to know that we are committing your family to prayer at our supper each evening. Our good and all knowing Father is holding your precious family in the palm of His hand and you are blessed. Our family is commmitted to interceding to our loving Father on your behalf and in particular for Carys right now. Sent with His love from your brothers and sisters in Christ.

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Offering Up Prayers From Texas -- Michelle Glenn, 08:21:48 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Charles and Tess,
Praying that God continue to give you strength and peace in this challenging time. May He also continue to keep His mighty hands on your precious miracles and give them the strength to fight and heal, as well as provide them with comfort and peace. We pray that He also be with the NICU staff and doctors and continue to provide them with the knowledge to help your angels. I pray and will continue to pray these things for your family. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.

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Oversized Prayers for pint sized Babes! -- Deborah Proctor, 08:13:42 03/09/04 Tue [1]

In Jesus Name healing! for Carys, AMEN oh you tiny babe may the Lord provide peace calm and healing for all! Feel the love and Faith of the web site followers you are often on my mind and in every prayer we speak, the LORD hears them all, my heart goes out to you Tess and Charles, Deborah Proctor Sedgewick, Alberta Canada

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praying in iowa -- Rachel, 07:42:35 03/09/04 Tue [1]

I've been following you all since you were born. I'm praying so hard for you ALL especially little Carys. I saw your post for immediate prayers. I said my prayers immediatly!! Keep the faith!!!

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Lots of prayers coming your way from North East Maryland USA and TC -- Ben,Beth, Brit, Lindsey, Hailey, Hunter and Kate Coverdale, 06:38:17 03/09/04 Tue [1]

I just want you all to know that we are saying loads of prayers for all of you, but especially for the Terrific Trio. Our babies are 27 weekers so we know a little of what you are facing. I have seen these tiny babies fight with a strength not know to adults. They have so much determination in them. It really solidifies your belief in your faith. I hope that this day brings better news for Carys and that they all continue to get stronger each and every day. God Bless all of you.

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Love & Prayers from Alabama -- Tammy, Daniel & "Bubba" Robison, 06:37:44 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Each of you remain in my prayers as each day passes. I weep with you during the anxious times and rejoice with you when the babies have an uneventful day. Charles, thank you so much for taking the time to keep us informed, as we send our love from around the world. Though we may be divided by miles and miles...we are all with you in spirit & love.

Tess, my dear friend, your strength and resolve inspires me daily. I pray that one day I might gain a portion of your inner strength and faith. Your faith could move mountains. I love you more than you'll ever know.

As the babies remain in the doctors' care.....they will always be in God's hands. He has very special plans for these children...they have already made such an enormous impact on the lives of so many.

Sending all of our love from Alabama....

Love,
Tammy, Daniel & Brody

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Miracles -- Deb and family, 06:35:20 03/09/04 Tue [1]

God is so big and able to do miracles for your tiny bodies. We continue to stand with your other friends and family believing for miracles everyday that show the love and grace of God in your new lives. - a trio of friends from TC

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A special angel for Carys -- Auntie Pammie, 06:21:21 03/09/04 Tue [1]

This is a special message for little Carys. As I was driving to work this morning I saw the most beautiful full moon sitting up there in the sky, I realized that this same moon is going to be over top of where you are very shortly as it is nighttime where you are. I prayed that a special angel would sit by your side tonight and look after you , hold your hand and give you some peace. You are a strong little girl and I will be praying for you! Lots of love!
Auntie Pammie xoxo

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Wishes from down the road in Midlevels -- Jazz, 05:56:58 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Wishing you all the best for the whole family and an extra super duper power wish/prayer tonight for Carys. Hoping all goes well! Hugs, Jazz

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Prayers for the Terrific Trio -- Korrie and "the Herd" in Texas, 05:39:19 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Dear Tess,Charles,Carys,Sela and Jasper,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers back here in Texas. I know the long and frightening path you have in front of you-my trio came into the world at 24weeks 3 days-that was 4 years ago. Today, my 2 daughters survive and are thriving! Before you know it, you will be looking back and wondering how the time flew by so quickly. It is my hope that Carys will fight whatever she is facing now and come through much stronger-the little ones are usually pretty fiesty! Today is a not so good day-I will pray that tomorrow will be a better one for all. God Bless you all, Korrie

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Love and Prayers from Michigan -- The Yasso Family, 03:39:44 03/09/04 Tue [1]

Charles, Tess, Seb and the terrific trio, You are in our daily thoughts and prayers. You have been blessed to be in a loving family. We will continue to watch you grow. Peace be with you all.
Love from Yasso Family. Michel, Jeanne, Joseph and Drew.

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You are every hour in our thoughts .... -- Anne, Claire and Catherine (and Peggy & Charles too!), 22:14:47 03/08/04 Mon [1]

Jasper, Sela and Carys - We just want to tell you that we know how hard it is in the NICU, with everyone poking at you, and that nasty ventilator and CPAP. Our best advice is to sleep as much as you can so you can grow your bodies. The nurses and doctors are trying their best to make you comfortable and we know how hard it is to be born early and to have to fight so hard. Hold tight to your triplet siblings, for the three of you can make it through this together. Your mommy and daddy and your brother Sebastian love you so much. Our mom and dad think of you all the time. You're fighters like we are and we're sending you good triplet luck and health from us to you.

All our love,
Anne, Claire and Catherine
and mommy Peggy and daddy Charles
from Seattle, WA, USA

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Hugs of courage across the miles... -- Karen Ritchey, 20:06:32 03/08/04 Mon [1]

Dear Jasper, Carys, Sela and family,

Each day I thank God as I check your website and see that you kids are making such grand progress...you are all so beautiful and courageous.

We continue to petition God on your behalf for strength for all of your family, and for peace, knowing that God is watching over each of you, day and night.

Hugs and Love,
Karen Ritchey
Alberta, Canada

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Fight'em boys & girls -- Vivi, 17:36:34 03/08/04 Mon [1]

Fight hard, Jasper, Sela and Carys! Your daddy, mummy and big bro will protect you. Be strong.

Praying for you from Singapore

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Welcome to this big world -- Paul Valentino, 15:32:10 03/08/04 Mon [1]

Dear Jasper,Sela and Carys,
Welcome!! It is a great big world out there and as you grow each and every day, take a minute to say thanks and get the most out of it you can.

Your mom and dad are great and I know will care for you and love you as only parents can!! They know what I mean :)

get strong and come visit us in the US someday soon....

cheers from the US, paul v

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We send in our prayers! -- Borles: Pawan, Bindu, Amay & Ananya, 09:28:03 03/08/04 Mon [1]

Dear Charles & Tess,

Thanks for the updates - which we follow every day!

We send in our prayers and hope for well being of all!!

Warm regards

Pawan, Bindu, Amay & Ananya

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Thoughts and prayers from another mommy of a 26 weeker -- Cheryl Bergman, 22:41:14 03/07/04 Sun [1]

You have been on my mind and in my prayers so much. Our ladies bible study here in Sedgewick, Alberta Canada have been praying for you for quite some time and continue to pray. I am also a mommy of a 26 weeker born at 2 lbs 3oz. This is a very scary time for you but it sounds like you have a wonderful support team. On the days that you don't think you can go on, remember those will be the days that God will be carrying you through them. I don't think I could have gotten through it without Him. Our precious Alicia is now 7 years old and continues to amaze everyone that knows her.
Thank you so much for your daily updates, and I will continue to pray for the trio to get stronger and grow, grow, grow.

Cheryl Bergman, Sedgewick, AB Canada

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Getting stronger every day -- Cyndi Chomick, 15:38:00 03/07/04 Sun [1]

Tess & Charles ... thanks so much for taking the time each day to keep us all posted on the progress of your wonderful three little ones.

Jasper, Sela and Carys ... you are so loved! Keep fighting and growing stronger every day.

Lots of love,
Cyndi & Barry Chomick, Alyssa, Dalyce & Jesse
Airdrie, AB, Canada

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Good Morning to our Great Granchildren -- Great-Gran and Great-Grandad Ardagh, 09:38:11 03/07/04 Sun [1]

Dear Jasper, Sela and Carys: Happy 2 week(s) old birthday!
We are so happy to know you are doing as well as you are. Today your Grandmother Mozie is arriving, and will be overjoyed to be with you all. Great Grandad was asking about you this morning, and he said to stay strong. I read your website daily and I enjoy having a beautiful colour photo of you 3 and your big brother Sebastian on my fridge.
With much Love,
Great Gran and Grandad Ardagh xo
Ps) Tessie, we will be thinking of you on the 17th! We send all good wishes.

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Thinking of you!! -- Sally Fries, 06:36:29 03/07/04 Sun [1]

"There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways." Psalms 91:10-11

Jasper, Sela, & Carys,

Judging by your parents I KNOW that you 3 are pillars of strength. I am praying for all 6 of you daily.

Love,

"Merry Mommy" Sally Fries, & dh John and ds Pip from Charlotte, NC USA

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Sending lots of prays from Florida -- Karen, Mike, Michael and Alyssa....<from TTC>, 05:55:02 03/07/04 Sun [1]

Tess,Charles,Jasper,Sela and Carys....I have been reading your lovely web site, and wanted to wish you all the best of luck in the world.Cont to grow everyday.The three of you are always in our hearts. Keep fighting little ones!You are all doing great.

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Many prayers for you! -- The Davis Family, 05:03:22 03/07/04 Sun [1]

Charles & Tess,
You & your wee babies are in our thoughts & prayers continually. Jasper, Sela, & Carys-grow strong and healthy! You have so many people praying for you! {{{Big Hugs}}}

Love & Prayers,

Greg, Sarah, Faith & Cole
Parma, OH

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Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of your family -- Christine Herring and family (Pennsylvania and TC), 19:47:48 03/06/04 Sat [1]

I have been reading your updates everyday since seeing your birth announcement on Triplet Connection. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you undergo the ups and downs of the NICU. I pray for your babies health and your strength and courage as you watch their struggles. Congratulations to their big brother Sebastian.
Hugs,
Chrissy, Scott, Joey (age 5), Brianna, Matthew, and Ryan 16 months old

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Best Wisahes -- Grandad Caldwell, 19:42:31 03/06/04 Sat [1]

Just to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you all the bet possible. Love. Grandad

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Oops! -- the DeBock family, 19:07:20 03/06/04 Sat [1]

The previous message was sent from Sedgewick, AB Canada

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Praying for all of you... -- Elaine DeBock, 18:46:55 03/06/04 Sat [1]

Jasper, Sela & Carys, our family has been following your progress & praying for you since way back in Oct. when your big cousin, Nathan, informed us (with great excitement) that your mommy was having not one, not two, but three babies!
Tess & Charles, our hearts are with you as you walk a long & difficult road. Thank you for taking the time to provide the daily updates. It helps so much to know how we can best hold you up in prayer. Remember always, we don't know what the future holds, but we know who holds the future. God loves you & your beautiful children with an infinite love & holds all of you in His powerful hand.
Love, Elaine DeBock (Nathan's mom)

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"My" precious triplets -- Mozzie, 18:45:45 03/06/04 Sat [1]

I have already written you TWO messages now and have managed to lose both of them, if you can imagine. I am 6 1/2 hours away from leaving Canada to come and see you and your dear Mum, Dad and big brother. Dear tiny babes, I love you and will continue to pray for you. As your Mum sings to you, "Jesus love you, this I know - for the Bible tells me so." You are safe in His arms - rest and get strong. Much love, Mozie xox

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Way to go triplets! -- Auntie Pammie, 17:34:44 03/06/04 Sat [1]

Hello and good morning to Jasper, Sela and of course little Carys. It is your Auntie Pammie checking in from beautiful Vancouver! I have been phoning your parents getting as many updates as possible, and you babies have been the toast and topic at every place and event that I haev been attending with and without your Grandad Blake and Mozzie. YOur Grandad Blake was showing off your pictures and stories, as well as stopping strangers to show them your big Brother Sebastain's pictures. We all are thinking of how strong and courageous you 3 are. You babies are well loved and we all are praying for you. As I mentioned before I am counting down the time until I get the chance to meet you 3 in person.
I love you all very much .
Auntie Pammie xoxoxo (n/a)

Ps) Jasper .. way to go on the CPAP !! Sela, good on you for holding your ground, and little Carys, good for you for being the littlest scrapper of the group:-)

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Praying for you everyday -- Angela and Bill King, 16:43:35 03/06/04 Sat [1]

Tess, Charles, Sebastien and babies,

I think of you all each and everyday and know that God is watching over all of you. Have faith and hope and you will make it through this.

Love from Strathroy, Ontario, Canada

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Welcome to the triplet "chicklets" -- Tracey & Andrew (Melbourne), 14:48:40 03/06/04 Sat [1]

Dearest Tess, Charles, Sebastian, Jasper, Carys and Sela,
You are all in our thoughts daily. I pray that Jasper, Carys and Sela grow that little bit bigger and stronger with each day.
Love to you all,
TJ

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Hugs from Hong Kong -- Ann and David, 02:47:22 03/06/04 Sat [1]

"Behold , I show you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in a twinkling of an eye . . ." -- Corinthians 15:51

Sweet little Jasper, Sela and Carys are in our prayers. Love from Ann and David

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Encouragement -- Rob and Dulcie Baxter in WestVancouver, B.C. Canada, 20:32:53 03/05/04 Fri [1]

Don't give up, you three little ones. The Lord Jesus will fight your battles. He is The Great "I AM" and He will watch over you when nurses, doctors and parents are away.
He knows what is best.

I, too, will be praying to Him on your behalf, three little troopers. So HANG IN THERE. One day, I am sure, we shall talk together.

Love.........Cousin Dulcie in Westvancouver, B.C.

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Good Morning -- Auntie Carolyn, 12:30:34 03/05/04 Fri [1]

Good Morning to my beautiful neices and nephews. Seb, ask Grandma Mo where the big box from Auntie Carolyn is. There is a wee something for big brother. Jasper, take good care of that heart. Sela and Carys, the latest in To fashions on the way. We'll be north for 2 days now but will be back to the web site to keep tabs on you as soon as I can. Love, hugs, kisses and prayers of love and hope to you all. Auntie Carolyn

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oversized prayers for pint sized babies! -- Deborah Proctor, 12:07:30 03/05/04 Fri [1]

Way to fight little ones, you are in His hand! We just had a prayer meeting here in our little home office where 4 boys Matt, Chris, Rylun & Tristen joined me in Prayer for your whole family little ones. We watch with anticipation to see each days encouragement for you all! God Bless,
In Christian Love Mrs. Deborah Proctor Sedgewick Alberta Canada.

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Always thinking of you - from Boston, MA -- Abby, Derek and Jared (Ttc board), 09:30:50 03/05/04 Fri [1]

I check daily to see how you and the trio are doing and I relive the nicu mantra of one step forward, two steps back with all of you. Hoping the babies get stronger each day (they will!!) and that each day brings you that much closer to being home as a family.
Abby

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Our Prayers are with you all -- Nallini & Sanjay Rohatgi, 04:02:28 03/05/04 Fri [1]

We are sincerely praying everyday for the welfare of Jasper, Sela and Carys. Hope you and Tess are taking care as well as you need to be strong. We are sure with prayers of so many people, God willing all will be well soon!

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May the Lord bless and keep you as you grow -- Mengle(Mary), 21:30:26 03/04/04 Thu [1]

Jasper, Sela, Carys, Tess, Charles & Seb... you all remain in our thoughts and prayers daily. May the Lord continue to bless and keep your family in His care as your little ones grow and thrive. Through the times ahead if there is anything that we on the other side of the world can do to help please don't hesitate to call on us.

Love to all,
Mary, Frank, Michael, Marques, Keiran, Bekah & baby Karl in Dayton, Ohio

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You are in our prayers -- Trinie and Mike (New Zealand), 16:20:13 03/04/04 Thu [1]

You are constantly in our prayers as you cope with what each day brings you. We pray that your parents will know the peace and love of God as they rely on Him through this challenging time.

Take care little ones as you grow and develop daily.

Lots of love Trinie and Mike

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Warm wishes and love from North Vancouver -- Kim & Bob Emanuele, 13:43:17 03/04/04 Thu [1]

Welcome to the world Jasper, Sela, and Carys, we send each of you our love and strength. I believe you have inherited your instinct to fight and the strength to do so from your mum and dad. This, along with all the prayers and love that you are receiving, has brought you through 10 days of struggle. Your mum and dad are the most loving, courageous and compassionate people I have ever known, and each day with them is a day you will all be thankful for.

For Tess, Charles and Sebastien, my love is always with you. Please keep your spirits strong, trust what has brought you this far and cherish the love that is being sent from all those whose lives you have touched.

Your friends, Kim & Bob

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Hello from Yellowknife -- Karen Pryznyk, 08:34:52 03/04/04 Thu [1]

Dear Jasper, Sela and Carys,
I can't come myself but I did the next best thing. I put your Grandma Mo on the plane yesterday and judging by the WEIGHT of those two suitcases, you and your big brother Seb are in for a few treats. Sending you love, blessings, prayers and hugs via the Grandma train.
Love, KP

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Jasper, Sela, Carys, Tess and Charles -- Elizabeth and Peter Alberti, 06:55:11 03/04/04 Thu [1]

Felicitations and very best wishes.

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Aways in our thoughts and prayers. -- Patty, Frank and Frankie Edwardi, Sea Isle City, NJ, USA, 06:33:04 03/04/04 Thu [1]

As we wake every morning we pray that the Trio has made it safely through another day and rush to see your updates. As we close our eyes at night we ask the Good Lord to continue to give strength and help you grow. May God bless you always on your journey through life. Hugs Tess and Charles, you are remarkable parents!

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Good Night Blessings -- Auntie Carolyn, 06:20:25 03/04/04 Thu [1]

As the sun rises on our home, it is settling for the evening on yours. I'm off to pack you all a parcell and see if Grandma Mozilla can bring it over. Now I know your Grandad Caldwell is up and doing his power walk here in To. Do you think it is too early to call Grandma Lyons? Good night kisses to you all, including big bro' Sebastian, from Auntie Carolyn. Rest well wee ones!

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Showers of god's blessings on Sela, Jasper, Carys, Tess & Charles -- Antoinette O'Connell, 00:30:58 03/04/04 Thu [1]

Dearest Sela, Jasper, Carys,
You are in my thoughts and prayers every day...the first thing I do is check to see how you are doing each morning...I know Gods blessings are shining down on you and he is by your side each and every minute...your mum and dad are remarkable parents, with a strength bursting from within during this difficult time...My prayers are with you all, God bless you..

Antoinette from Ireland

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Thinking of you all -- Angela Leary, 23:19:04 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Dear Tess and Charles,
I am thinking of you at this amazing, but stressful, time.
My very best wishes,
Angela Leary
Hong Kong

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In my thoughts..... -- Niki Murdock, 21:51:04 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Tess, Charles, Seb, Jasper, Sela and Carys,

Thinking of you and praying that everyday brings good news. The triplets are so fortunate to have the parents that they do; you are both so strong.
The babes are each so precious. Thank you for the updates. Enjoy Maureen's visit and cherish every day with the wee ones. And give Seb a hug for me!!
Love,
Niki

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Love and Prayers to The The Lyons Family -- Ladybug, Caelin & Jordin from the TLC Board, 18:36:55 03/03/04 Wed [1]

You are all in my prayers. There is a prayer group from CA to FL in the USA that has you all in it. I hope this time passes fast and those 3 beautiful babies are home with big bro Seb. You to are wonderful parents and they could not be in better hands. Lots of love LB

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Prayers for all of you -- LisaM (from the TTC board and the Merry Moms), 18:19:57 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Tess, Charles, Sebastian and the little ones,
You are all in our prayers every day. We think of you all and wish there was something more that we could do.
Jasper, Sela and Carys, you are wonderful little fighters, we are thinking of you and sending lots of prayers to you all.

Love,
Lisa, Jason, Juliana and Evan Mutchler

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Our love and prayers from your Mama's cousin and family -- Cathy Mingo, 15:53:47 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Dear Jasper,Sela,and Carys,
We are thinking and praying for you everyday. Your 2nd cousin Kaitlyn loves to see your pictures and asks to see them everyday. Even though you are small she thinks you have big hearts and calls you her friends. She wants to invite you to play at her house soon and even have a sleep-over. For a three year old she sees pretty clearly. She knows you are loved and love as well.
Stay well little ones. You are surrounded by people who love you and wish you well. Your Mom and Dad are wonderful parents and we know that your big brother Sebastian is waiting to show you the ropes.
We hold you close to our hearts and prayers.
Love from Cathy, Stephen, Kaitlyn and Max Mingo, Victoria, BC

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Many prayers coming your way -- JenD (from TTC board) and twins Zach and Zoe, 15:26:41 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Thinking of you all everyday. We follow your posts and know that they are being watched over God. May you all be strong in your love for each other and in Him.

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Dear Charles and Tess and grande family, -- Bob & Bobbi Bagshaw, Vancouver, Canada, 14:58:58 03/03/04 Wed [1]

We heard your difficult but wonderful news upon arrival in HK last week. Bobbi and I were in HK 22-25.

Our love and prayers immediately were made for you and the little ones. We continue each day and pray that Godˇ¦s love, care, strength, and intervention would be evident day by day.

In Paulˇ¦s letter to Philippi, chapter 4, he writes that our anxieties can be turned into prayersˇKˇ¦then the peace of God, which is beyond our utmost understanding, will keep guard over your hearts and minds, in Christ Jesusˇ¦.

Keep us on your updates.

Love , Bob & Bobbi Bagshaw

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Prayers from Texas -- Karen, 14:44:02 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Charles and Tess, you are in my prayers daily. I pray for God to give you strength through this journey.
I also pray for Sebastian, that he can somehow have an understanding of how much his little brother and sisters love him!!
And I pray for Jasper, Carys, and Sela.....that they grow a little bit stronger every day so they can join their incredible parents and their big brother at home where they belong very very soon!

Big Big HUGS to all 6 of you. I think of you daily and pray that every update you give us is a GOOD one!!!

Karen Welker
A Hen from Texas

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hugs from Ottawa - another "hen" -- Sue (kiwican) Stoltz, 13:42:25 03/03/04 Wed [1]

hello to all the fighters and troopers. Thank you for such an incredible way to follow the progress and remind us daily of how blessed you are as a family. This former Torontonian is now living in Ottawa (after a year in NZ) and wishes nothing but sweet dreams and strength that gets better every minute. Just remember.... every day better!!

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The Terrific Trio and Fan Club -- Michelle Edey, Sedgewick Alberta Canada, 12:58:45 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Hello babies! I am a friend of your cousin Nathen's mommy. She told us all about you, and our Ladies Bible Study have been praying for you ever since. Remember, little ones, that it may seem tough right now, but a big guy named God sent you here and he's going to make sure you are loved, no matter what happens. So tell Mommy and Daddy that people they have never met are praying for all six of you. We aren't going to stop praying either, because that big guy I told you about likes to do what his kids ask him.

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Prayers from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania -- Amy, 12:48:03 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Fellow TC member sending heartfelt prayers from across the ocean to your wonderful, courageous family. May each day bring stronger health to your three little warriors.

Love and God's Blessings to all!

AMY

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From Blaine WA -- Helen Worley, 12:31:12 03/03/04 Wed [1]

To all Six of you: you are surrounded in the light of love and being held in so many praying hands. I hope you can feel the strength. I am hoping to see Grandmother Reen before she flies over to see all of you and I'll be giving her hugs to pass on to you. Strength and courage and much much love
Helen

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Lots of prayers -- Jennifer D, 12:08:07 03/03/04 Wed [1]

One of the "hens" here... I think about you all daily and continue to pray for the terrific trio and the entire family. Lots of love and hugs to Tess, your strength is amazing. Sending all the positive thoughts I can muster from Colorado!

Jennifer

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reaching out from florida -- shayna, 11:42:55 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Jasper, Carys, and Sela we are thinking of all of you and wishing for the best. it must feel like a huge battle at times, but you are never alone. rest and grow.

Tess, Charles, and Sebastian, i wish i could ease the burden of your worry. we are thinking of you all constantly.

love to all,
Shayna, Marshall, and Sagan

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You are all in our minds -- Kim & Lisbeth Rasmussen, 11:00:13 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Dear Charles & Tess.

We think about you and sure that everything will go well

All the best Kim & Lisbeth

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Prayers X 6 -- Joan Bubbs, 08:40:46 03/03/04 Wed [3]

All 6 of you are in our daily prayers. We spent 2 months in NICU with our infant daughter (now 12), and many times we leaned upon the "hammock of prayer" woven for us by friends and strangers around the world.

Joan Bubbs
Kelowna, British Columbia

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[> Prayers from our family -- Borles : Pawan, Bindu, Amay & Ananya, 10:38:59 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Hammock of prayer - it is very strong indeed!!

Strange are the ways of lord, connecting people all over - some known, some total strangers, through his invisible threads of love.

Our son - Amay (now 5 yrs) spent 24 intense days at NICU - and the lord held our hand through the silent prayers and wishes of innumerable people.

We continue to pray along with all for the well being of Jasper, Sela and Carys and for strength to the family.

Pawan Wasant Borle
Hyderabad, India

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[> Prayers from our family -- Borles : Pawan, Bindu, Amay & Ananya, 10:41:03 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Hammock of prayer - it is very strong indeed!!

Strange are the ways of lord, connecting people all over - some known, some total strangers, through his invisible threads of love.

Our son - Amay (now 5 yrs) spent 24 intense days at NICU - and the lord held our hand through the silent prayers and wishes of innumerable people.

We continue to pray along with all for the well being of Jasper, Sela and Carys and for strength to the family.

Pawan Wasant Borle
Hyderabad, India

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Love from Auntie Carolyn -- Auntie Carolyn Caldwell, 10:19:32 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Hello sweeties, Auntie Carolyn here writing from Toronto. You are all in our prayers as we wish we could hold you in our arms. Consider yourselves hugged and kissed and the spoiling has started! Been to Old Navy and the book department of ToysRUs on your behalf already.
We love your names! Cousin Bronwyn is very curious and concerned about you. Galen, well, he's very interested in his new school and shoes. He'll have lots to talk to you about after catching up news with Seb.
Stay well wee ones, with lots of love from Aunt Carolyn, Uncle Keith, cousins Bronwyn and Galen

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Mozilla will be with you soon! -- The WinPats, 09:52:31 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Mozzie will soon be there to provide a huge infusion of love and hands-on support for you all. But you know, from a clinical perspective, your babes are doing very well considering all the challenges - it just looks different thro' the parental lens. One day at a time!

Love to all SIX! Wendy & Rob

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My thoughts are with you all -- The Sands Family, 09:10:11 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Hi There,

My thoughts are with you all every single day and I can't imagine what you are going through.

I wish there was something I could say or do to make this all go away for all of you and have things be perfect but I know I can't. All I can do is offer up strength and prayers and let you know how much we care here in Mt. Clemens Michigan and check on you daily--

Love,
The Sands Family

Melissa, Jim, Maddie and Jordan

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Oversized Prayers for Pint Sized babies -- Deborah Proctor, 08:20:55 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Encouragement for Tess and Charles first. Psalm 37:4-5 & 7 NLT Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your hearts desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him and he will help you....Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to act.
These three tender babes Jasper, Sela and Carys have been a part of my life since I found out of their conception, our Ladies Bible study group in Sedgwick Alberta Canada has been praying and have had them posted on our prayer list for quite some time already! It is so obvious that the Lords presence is about me each and every time I pray for these little troopers, the goose bumps are incredable. So rest easy sweet tender ones you are held in thy Masters hand, I give Prasie to the Lord each day for the miracle of each one of you, rest assured that you are not only in my prayers but I have passed this link on to prayer warriors all over the place. You are in this families thoughts prayers and petitions more than once daily, my nine 9 old remembers faithfully, as do I, In Christian Love, Mrs. Deborah Proctor

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You Are Special! -- Vivian Klosse, 07:32:03 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Dear Precious Little Ones,
Did you know that you are very special? God loves you and is not surprised by anything that has happened.
In Psalm 139 it says, "You(God) know me inside and out, you know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing to something.
You saw me before I was born and scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. every day was recorded in Your Book!"
God knows all of your days- I am so glad you are safe in His hands. Please tell your Mommy and Daddy that we love them and are praying for them...half way around the world in Winnipeg, Canada.

So much love,
Vivian Klosse (Lyon's family friend)

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Auntie again -- Pamela Lyons, 07:05:35 03/03/04 Wed [1]

I forgot to mention that I live in Edmonton, Alberta,Canada.
And by the way, I was in the township of Jasper when you were all born, so it was a nice surprise to see that my newest nephew was named the same as where I was in the world at that time.

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Auntie Loves you very much -- Auntie Pamela Lyons, 06:49:28 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Hello and Welcome to the world my newest nephew and neices!
I was quite surprised to see that you had arrived early, but I couldnt be happier. I wish I could be closer to you, so that I could give you the proper love and attention(let alone spoiling) that you 3 deserve. I am not a highly religous person, but you 3 have me saying prayers quite regularily on your behalves. Be strong little ones, fight hard !! I look forward to meeting you all in the near future! Love your Auntie Pammie xoxox

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Praying for you every day... -- Karen Ritchey, 06:41:30 03/03/04 Wed [1]

Dear Jasper,Sela and Carys,

You are brave little children, and you are terrific fighters. We look forward to the updates on this site each day, and we are praying for each one of you faithfully.

The faith and trust in God that you are instilling in your parents is something that will last a lifetime. You will have incredible stories to share, and a terrific testimony of how Jesus has been with you and your family during this time.

We look forward to meeting you sometime when you come to Canada.

Our love and hugs to you across the miles...

Warmly, Karen and Landon Ritchey, Kayla, Adam & Garrison
Alberta, Canada

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