OT: Samuel Update - Page 2 - The Orange Mane

gunns · 06-17-2008, 02:32 PM

I'm so sorry he had to go through that pain. What a tough little guy to put up with what he has to go through.....yet with a continous smile. Personally I like the relaxing picture. He looks like he's just chillin and he's starting to look so much older. Have a great summer with the bike and I hope his team wins!

broncocalijohn · 06-17-2008, 03:41 PM

falconer, great to hear the good news. I am a little concerned with one of the photos. He is wearing a #7 jersey but the colors look to be Orange and Brown. I know I am color blind but those dont look like Denver Broncos colors, but (gasp) of the Browns variety. Please tell us it was a generic jersey/shirt!

Falconer · 06-17-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by broncocalijohn

falconer, great to hear the good news. I am a little concerned with one of the photos. He is wearing a #7 jersey but the colors look to be Orange and Brown. I know I am color blind but those dont look like Denver Broncos colors, but (gasp) of the Browns variety. Please tell us it was a generic jersey/shirt!

Ah yes, I thought that might come up. There is no way a child of mine will wear a Browns jersey as long as I have anything to say about it. It is indeed a generic shirt. Please do not associate the good Falconer name with likes of such a team ever again.

By the way, we are indeed back on the bike this year. He enjoys it every time we take it out. I do have new pics of us on the bike, but they look just like last years so I did not post them. The only thing that changed was that Sam is just a tad bigger.

As far as him looking like Tucker Max, I did some googling and I just don't see it. His eyes are his best feature it seems, at least that is what all the girls tell him. He is a regular chick magnet.

As I said, his last baseball game was last night. Hopefully there are a couple good pictures of him, as I took him out of his cart to run the bases. We also received his baseball cards last night. They are so cool. His picture is on the front, with a smaller picture and his measurables on the back.

worm · 06-18-2008, 03:22 AM

Thanks for the update Falconer!!!

Taco John · 06-18-2008, 01:09 PM

Thanks for the awesome pics!

Made my day!

PatsWin2002 · 06-19-2008, 02:35 AM

Nice update, Falconer. I hope you're all doing well. Both kids are growing like weeds.

Kaylore · 06-19-2008, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PatsWin2002

Nice update, Falconer. I hope you're all doing well. Both kids are growing like weeds.

Holy schnikes! A Patswin sighting!

crowebomber · 06-19-2008, 12:30 PM

How lucky you are to have such an inspiration living in your own house!

Falconer · 06-22-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by crowebomber

How lucky you are to have such an inspiration living in your own house!

You are so right! As a matter of fact my friend an I were discussing Samuel, and here is an excerpt from my email to him:

The thing is, we prayed so hard for God to heal Samuel. It was not just Molly and I, but countless others. I never blamed God for Samuel condition, but I often asked Him why he would not heal my little boy. I just wanted this one thing; a miracle that would heal my son and would no doubt bring so many others to Christ when they heard about it. Four years later my son is pretty much in the same state that he was to begin with. He cannot walk, talk, sit, or stand. There was no miracle that healed Samuel, but there was a miracle that occurred through Samuel. He has taught me more than any other person ever has. I now have a better understanding of who I am, and who I can be when I give myself over to God.

I once thought I wanted a son who would play catch with me in the backyard. Maybe my son would play high school football and maybe college or pro football as well. I could tell all my friends how lucky I was to have a boy like him. Instead God blessed me with a son who has brought me into an intimate relationship with Christ, and I can truly say to my friends how lucky I am to have a son like him.

cbs1177 · 06-23-2008, 09:47 PM

Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures and a couple by habit.
This year, nearly one hundred thousand women will become mothers of handicapped children. Did you ever wonder how these mothers of handicapped children are chosen?
Somehow visualize God hovering over Earth selecting His instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs his angels to make notes in a giant ledger.
"Armstrong, Beth ... Son"
"Patron Saint ... Matthew"
"Forest, Marjorie ... Daughter"
"Patron Saint ... Cecelia"
"Rudledge, Carrie ... Twins"
"Patron Saint ... Give her Gerard."
"He's used to profanity."
Finally, he passes a name to an angel and smiles.
"Give her a blind child."
The angel is curious.
"Why this one, God? She's so happy."
"Exactly," says God. "Could I give a child with a handicap to a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel."
"But has she patience?" asks the angel.
"I don't want her to have too much patience, or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wear off, she'll handle it."
"But, Lord, I don't think she even believes in you."
God smiles. No matter. I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness."
The angel gasps. "Selfishness? Is that a virtue?"
God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a spoken word. She will never consider a step ordinary. When her child says ‘Momma' for the first time, she will be present at a miracle and know it! When she describes a tree or a sunset to her blind child, she will see it as few people ever see my creations."
"I will permit her to see clearly the things I see ... ignorance, cruelty, prejudice ... and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she is doing my work as surely as she is here by my side."
"And what about her patron saint?" asks the angel, pen poised in midair.
God smiles. "A mirror will suffice."

by erma bombeck

cbs1177 · 06-23-2008, 09:51 PM

I was hearing impaired since first grade or that is when they found out about it. So I seen my mother struggle to help me with studies through out life. I do related and I know you must feel extreme love for Sam. I attended and then volunteered at Camp Aldersgate where each week a different impairment had their own special week. Great b/c growing up you get to met other friends that had the same special stuff you did.

orangeatheist · 07-03-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bfoflcommish

well so much for dry eyes...thanks falconer

My feelings exactly.

I just noticed this sticky. Thanks for the update, Falc! You give that little fella a hug for me, k??

Bronco Yoda · 07-03-2008, 01:56 PM

God bless you and your family. It's heartbreaking to hear Samuel had to endure this.

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06-17-2008, 02:32 PM	#26
gunns I WANT DEFENSE! Defense, defense, defense Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Always Hoping Posts: 11,649 Adopt-a-Bronco: Defense	I'm so sorry he had to go through that pain. What a tough little guy to put up with what he has to go through.....yet with a continous smile. Personally I like the relaxing picture. He looks like he's just chillin and he's starting to look so much older. Have a great summer with the bike and I hope his team wins!

06-17-2008, 03:41 PM	#27
broncocalijohn Famer of Rings My Dog Richard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lake Forest, Orange County, Calif. Posts: 18,459 Adopt-a-Bronco: Simon Fletcher	falconer, great to hear the good news. I am a little concerned with one of the photos. He is wearing a #7 jersey but the colors look to be Orange and Brown. I know I am color blind but those dont look like Denver Broncos colors, but (gasp) of the Browns variety. Please tell us it was a generic jersey/shirt!

06-18-2008, 03:22 AM	#29
worm Great moments are born... ...from great opportunity Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,947 Adopt-a-Bronco: #20	Thanks for the update Falconer!!!

06-18-2008, 01:09 PM	#30
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,697 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Thanks for the awesome pics! Made my day!

06-19-2008, 02:35 AM	#31
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	Nice update, Falconer. I hope you're all doing well. Both kids are growing like weeds.

06-19-2008, 12:30 PM	#33
crowebomber Ring of Famer Old School Sucka Fool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: P-Town Posts: 1,517 Adopt-a-Bronco: Frank Tripucka	How lucky you are to have such an inspiration living in your own house!

06-23-2008, 09:47 PM	#35
cbs1177 Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,209	Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressures and a couple by habit. This year, nearly one hundred thousand women will become mothers of handicapped children. Did you ever wonder how these mothers of handicapped children are chosen? Somehow visualize God hovering over Earth selecting His instruments for propagation with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs his angels to make notes in a giant ledger. "Armstrong, Beth ... Son" "Patron Saint ... Matthew" "Forest, Marjorie ... Daughter" "Patron Saint ... Cecelia" "Rudledge, Carrie ... Twins" "Patron Saint ... Give her Gerard." "He's used to profanity." Finally, he passes a name to an angel and smiles. "Give her a blind child." The angel is curious. "Why this one, God? She's so happy." "Exactly," says God. "Could I give a child with a handicap to a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel." "But has she patience?" asks the angel. "I don't want her to have too much patience, or she will drown in a sea of self-pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wear off, she'll handle it." "But, Lord, I don't think she even believes in you." God smiles. No matter. I can fix that. This one is perfect. She has just enough selfishness." The angel gasps. "Selfishness? Is that a virtue?" God nods. "If she can't separate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive. Yes, here is a woman whom I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take for granted a spoken word. She will never consider a step ordinary. When her child says ‘Momma' for the first time, she will be present at a miracle and know it! When she describes a tree or a sunset to her blind child, she will see it as few people ever see my creations." "I will permit her to see clearly the things I see ... ignorance, cruelty, prejudice ... and allow her to rise above them. She will never be alone. I will be at her side every minute of every day of her life, because she is doing my work as surely as she is here by my side." "And what about her patron saint?" asks the angel, pen poised in midair. God smiles. "A mirror will suffice." by erma bombeck

06-23-2008, 09:51 PM	#36
cbs1177 Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,209	I was hearing impaired since first grade or that is when they found out about it. So I seen my mother struggle to help me with studies through out life. I do related and I know you must feel extreme love for Sam. I attended and then volunteered at Camp Aldersgate where each week a different impairment had their own special week. Great b/c growing up you get to met other friends that had the same special stuff you did.

07-03-2008, 01:56 PM	#38
Bronco Yoda Stokley once... ...saved me from a beating Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,244	God bless you and your family. It's heartbreaking to hear Samuel had to endure this.