TESTIMONIES
Questionable Marriage
The very week I was asked to pray for a boy named Cole, my marriage seemed to be questionable. Cole's story gave me strength, courage, and faith - the reminder of what God can do, all that I have in this life, and where my focus should lie. We are now working on our marriage - cherishing the blessings we have, reminding ourselves how short life is, and being thankful for the "normal/average" days. Cole's life helped save my marriage! Good luck with your book - I look forward to buying one of the first copies! All the best today and always!
~Green Bay, WI
Indiana
I just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your precious child with us. He absolutely changed my life. Being a 21 year old teenage girl I don't always put things into perspective...and Cole did that for me. I found Coles website by "accident" but after reading about him, falling in love with him, and following his journey...I know it was by no means an accident. Every day I found myself running to my computer to read about his status, check new pictures, and i often times found myself crying. I wondered how someone i had never met, who was 18 years younger than me, and lived 300+ miles away could change my life....but Cole did just that. He opened my eyes to a new kind of love. The love of a mother and father to their child....and of course a child to his mother and father, the love of brothers and sisters, and the love of complete strangers...joining together...in love. Cole brought many laughs, tears and questions into my life. HIS courage taught me to be courageous, to stand for what is right and what I believe in...he taught me to love whole heartedly, and without reservation. He taught me patients, loyalty, and the power of believing.
One more thing before I close. I saw a sign the other day...and it made me think of Cole. It said...."If love could save you; you would live forever." Love did save Cole. The love of Our God saved him...took him home...free of hurt and pain...and YOUR love...it saved him here on earth...you comforted him, loved him, and made him into the ideal child.
I will never forget Cole.
Thank you, thank you, thank you... that's all i have left to say.
- Indiana
19 With a Renewed Faith
I’ve never in my life seen something so incredible come out of something so tragic. I’m 19 years old and I’ve seen too many children inflicted with this horrible disease, I don’t know if there will be a cure for it by the time I’m 80, I hope there will be, but regardless I know that because of what you have started there is hope and hope is exactly what this world needs. Cole’s life and the life’s of so many other children are reason enough to keep hope alive and to continue searching for a cure. I will remain forever indebted to your son and the many other children in this world who have had to deal with this horrible disease. They have taught me to love a little more and stop taking life for granted. I will also be forever indebted to you, because of your site I have a renewed faith the God is in control even when I feel like I’m alone. Thanks.
~South Carolina
A Lucky Mom from Minnesota
I am a 22-year-old single mom from MN and my son, Austin, just turned 3 the same day that your son went to heaven. We spent just one night in the hospital with Austin because he was in the hospital with Intussusceptions. My reason for writing to you about this is because that one night of Austin’s pain could’ve changed our whole lives, and it was your story that made me realize that. What if he was diagnosed with something much more serious, would I be able to look back and say I never took a single second for granted? For the doctor to come in and tell me that this was easily treatable, I admit, I took those words for granted, maybe not at that time but looking back, yeah I didn’t realize how blessed I was. It’s because of your story and your precious Cole that I will no longer take these special gifts for granted. Thank you for taking the time to listen, just know that you, your family, and your special Cole have touched and forever changed the lives of complete strangers. Thinking of you.
~A lucky mom from Minnesota
Thank You Cole
We heard about Cole from a prayer chain that we have at work and from the moment that we read his story we felt like he was part of our family too. We shared the ups and downs with you reading from the journal each day, praying and waiting. We have grown stronger in faith and in love as a family, it’s almost a feeling that I can’t describe. Cole brought back to our attention that God has his path set for us, don’t look down in sorrow…look up for faith!!! We hug a little longer and take those few extra moments in the day to tell each other that we love each other. Cole taught me to be more involved with my kids knowing that they could all be gone in a moment. So, thank you Cole for reminding us that God is there for us always, to have faith, love as hard as you can, hug as hard as you can, until we all meet in heaven and spend eternity with our creator!
~Much love and blessings for sharing Cole’s story with us…
Never Take Life for Granted
I have never met Cole or his family, but somehow, I believe through the grace of god, I was directed to his CaringBridge website. I've looked at other Caringbridge websites in the past, but something kept drawing me back to Cole's site. Was it Cole's infectious smile and those big blue eyes? Or maybe it was the great love that Cole expressed for his little sister, Chaneille and his Mom and Dad, even when he was feeling at his worst. The morning of September 19th, 2008 my heart sunk. I was praying for a miracle like so many others, yet relieved that Cole was no longer in pain and that his suffering had ended. From the moment I read about Cole and his journey, I know my life has changed for the better. This sweet, 3-year old little boy has taught me what really matters most in life. That no matter how tired I am at the end of the day, to always make time to color a picture or play with my children. And last but not least, to never take life for granted. Thank you Cole. I will never forget you. Thank you Aaron and Moireen for sharing your son Cole's Legacy.
~Minnesota
Enjoying Every Minute with My Son
I have been visiting Cole's page since you started. I have only signed in once, but I feel like I need to let you all know what you have done for me personally. I am 28 years old and have a 3 year old little boy named Cooper. I, too, was much like you. I'd come home from work (I am a boat broker in the oilfield) at about 3:30 every afternoon, take calls from customers until about 6:00, and then try to find a little peace and quiet. Anything I could do to pacify him for just an hour of silence would work for me. After following your story, I have become a better mother- I have enjoyed Cooper every afternoon-I have actually learned to put the cell on silent and only check it periodically. I have learned to truly "enjoy" every minute that I have with him. Aaron- I truly love your "little guy" and your family.
~God has put you guys in my live for a reason and for that I will be forever thankful!
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