tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post4183563230099134749..comments2022-12-28T19:14:25.783-08:00Comments on Baby Mac: Mac's StoryCali Hinckleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442167957930881596noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-21872175960285544322012-12-03T01:49:10.070-08:002012-12-03T01:49:10.070-08:00My name is Matthew Thibault. I ran across your sto... My name is Matthew Thibault. I ran across your story and it touched me so much i had to respond. Im 16 and I live in texas so I'm a complete stranger but your story is just amazing. As a young christian I've been reading a lot and trying to grow in the word. My dad is a pastor and i would really like to be either a pastor like him or a missionary. My past few weeks i guess have been rough because its so hard to find anyone who really cares about jesus or the bible. I get discouraged and sometimes it seems like real christians are going extinct but when i came across your story it gave me so much encouragement. To see a young man and a young woman so committed to god and to each other is rare and I have to say it is a tremendous blessing. My big sister was badly disabled from birth and my little cousin died from premature birth but i am very sure i don't understand the hurt that you have felt. The fact that you can take it as a blessing means a lot to me and i don't think i will forget your story or your precious son anytime soon. Thank you so much for your story and stay strong in the lord because these videos and pictures make an impact. Im not even sure if any one checks this site any more but I have to say Thank YouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-60263096286200029922012-06-07T20:10:09.996-07:002012-06-07T20:10:09.996-07:00My name is Stephanie. I got the address to your bl...My name is Stephanie. I got the address to your blog from my cousin. She thought it appropriate because a little over a month ago I went through something eerily similar. <br />I had gone to my OB the day before and everything was perfectly normal. My little boy's heart beat was strong and he was active. The next day I hadn't felt him move and the next thing I knew I was sobbing in the ultra sound room. My Adam had died sometime during the night as well. He was 9 months 'old'. <br />I was not as strong as you and opted for a c-section. I wouldn't have had the strength to go through labor. The autopsy also found the cause of his death as a cord accident. It was twisted. He was 6lbs 13oz and 19in long. Almost identical to his older brother. <br />They shouldn't make coffins that small. No mother should ever have to figure out what to put her son in before he is buried. No mother should never see the eyes of her perfect little child. And no mother should ever have to give one last departing kiss to the boy she has bonded with for so long - given everything she has, for him. <br />My world crashed 6 weeks ago. I have no idea how to put the pieces back together. I feel like I'm in a fog that, no matter how hard I try, I can't get out of. It feels a lot better hearing that I am not as alone as I feel. I am so so sorry for your loss of Mac and it gives me a lot of comfort saying that I know exactly how you feel.Stephanie and Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12800722275461713841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-49101230227949813422011-06-04T20:55:25.355-07:002011-06-04T20:55:25.355-07:00I went to high school with Cali. I read this blog ...I went to high school with Cali. I read this blog about Baby Mac over a year ago, and just came back to read it again (and cry again). In September 2010 my husband's cousin, Kyle, and his wife, Whitney, went through the same thing. I didn't realize Cali's story was SO similar to theirs until I came back today to read it for the second time. <br /><br />They are LDS as well, they were a couple days away from the due date, they sang and talked to the baby in Whitney's womb, felt him kicking and being lively. The next morning they had a routine test as well, and they sadly couldn't find the heart beat. His name was Maximus, Max for short. So close to Mac. I believe (?) he too had an umbilical cord incident. He too had passed away during the night and they thought he was just sleeping the next morning. Their story is just SO similar to Cali and Josh's, I can't even believe it. Although Whitney and Kyle were heartbroken, they too relied on Heavenly Father and the knowledge of the Gospel that they will have their little Max in their arms again one day. <br /><br />Also, if I got the right information from someone, Cali and Josh now have a little girl. I'm so happy for them! Whitney and Kyle are due in July with their own little girl :) <br /><br />Thanks so much for this blog; I will have to tell Whitney about it. The poem by Josh's brother is beautiful and made me cry even harder! <br /><br />How great it is to know the Plan of Salvation! Loves to you Cali and Josh!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796233758454869756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-42565682339353522272009-12-28T09:28:24.457-08:002009-12-28T09:28:24.457-08:00Dear Josh and Cali...You don't know me at all...Dear Josh and Cali...You don't know me at all, but I know a little of you because we just went through your story three weeks ago. Everything expressed in this blog are our exact feelings and wants and wishes; our exact heart ache and loss and hope. I know a little time has passed for you, and I pray that as you continue to heal that wonderful baby Mac's spirit will continue to sustain you. Our little Mariah Grace touched us in much the same way; I think all of Heavenly Father's children who come and go like this are soooooooo very precious, as you two must be, as our Jennie and Brian are. May He hold you close in the palm of His hand until Baby Mac and Mariah can all be returned to yours (and our) arms to be together forever!! If you want to meet Mariah Grace and her family, she's at Heavenlyhome.blogspot.comLynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12475394146218559717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-81757699395829581122009-10-22T16:07:24.358-07:002009-10-22T16:07:24.358-07:00I went to high school with Calli and she was in my...I went to high school with Calli and she was in my stake growing up. We were never particularly close but I would call her my friend. Baby Mac's story has changed my life. I was openly crying as I read his story. Calli has always been a faithful girl with a strong testimony but I believe how you hold up during life's trials shows who you really are. Calli is an inspiration to me. As a mother of two I understand the love you feel for that child the moment you feel them in your stomach. So to Calli and her husband may God bless you both and thank you so much for sharing your story although I'm sure it can be very painful.Celestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12486559358080488411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-971127729835069362009-09-30T16:15:55.374-07:002009-09-30T16:15:55.374-07:00You probably don't know me but I am a friend o...You probably don't know me but I am a friend of the landers, Baby Mac has touched my life. I now have a new Understanding of how fragile life can be. He left a big mark on the world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-63730301705532156972009-05-21T14:25:39.784-07:002009-05-21T14:25:39.784-07:00SO....I sat here and stared at the screen for a fe...SO....I sat here and stared at the screen for a few minutes. What can you say after you see and read this?<br /><br />I don't know what GOD's plan is. I know this world is vastly different from what He had originally planned. This whole stupid sin thing...breaks our hearts and His too. So I don't know what His plan is. But I decided long ago to stake my life and everything I am or ever will be on His promise that HE IS IN CHARGE! <br />He has shown me great mercy and love and grace...much more so than I could ever deserve.I am so thankful....my good job, my home, my beautiful wife, my precious, precious Son.<br />Josh, Cali....I'm sorry that you had to walk down this dark path for a while. I think you already know that GOD's love and mercy and grace is bigger than anything we might face....easy for me to say, tough for you to live. But you ARE living!<br />I look forward to meeting the three of you when we go Home. Till then, I pray for you to be completely and totally enveloped in His peace that surpasses all understanding.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208535499205260612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-21651575302572571732009-03-25T08:12:00.000-07:002009-03-25T08:12:00.000-07:00I am so touched by this blog. My name is Jennifer...I am so touched by this blog. My name is Jennifer Tanner and I am the mother of 3 children. My lasr one, Brighton was born at 30 weeks. We came very close to losing him. Thankfully he is a beautiful, big 5 year old today. I can not even begin to imagine the heartache that you are going through. You will be in my prayers always. I pray that you can find peace and comfort. JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-82331371670822515242009-02-21T14:00:00.000-08:002009-02-21T14:00:00.000-08:00OH I am touched by such a sweet post and sweet mem...OH I am touched by such a sweet post and sweet memorial for Mac. My name is April Maw, I am a mother of a angel baby as well. Harrison was born Oct 28,2008 at only 21 weeks. I was very sick, he was not. I pray you can find peace and know that there are mothers just like you and me to help you through this. Please feel free to visit me and my family anytime www.mawfam.blogspot.com or my Harry's blog www.harrysinheaven.blogspot.com. You'll be in my prayers. AprilAprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751131429630773482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-29155282449486180252009-02-10T21:12:00.000-08:002009-02-10T21:12:00.000-08:00wow! I dont know what else to say! You are amazing...wow! I dont know what else to say! You are amazing people for being so strong! this gospel TRULY is amazing... REALLY, where would we be without it???Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10817873829499648231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-53415850428618669812009-01-30T19:17:00.000-08:002009-01-30T19:17:00.000-08:00I don't know you but I ended up finding your blog....I don't know you but I ended up finding your blog. I am so sorry about what happened. I know for a fact that he is watching over you in heaven and that he will be able to play baseball someday with his dad. Heavenly Father needed him, he is a very special boy. Thank you for sharing, I will keep you in my prayers.<BR/>littlekdbug.blogspot.comMiss KatieBughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723286807561829417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-31475630205107772022009-01-26T14:15:00.000-08:002009-01-26T14:15:00.000-08:00what a heartbreaking story. You probably don't kno...what a heartbreaking story. You probably don't know me, I am Davey Orgill's sister. It just broke my heart to read the story of your little angel. what a special little boy, you should be proud to be his parents.julianne orthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08638425573447238477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-74132634585586632882009-01-04T21:08:00.000-08:002009-01-04T21:08:00.000-08:00I know I commented on your site earlier today, but...I know I commented on your site earlier today, but I couldn't stop thinking about you, Baby Mac, and your family all day. This site has really touched me. I have my own 17 month old son and can not imagine what you must have gone through. I am not even sure you still check this site. I hope that you do because I want you to know that your site has changed me. I had to wake up my son from his nap after reading your blog, just so I could hold him. I wrote a post on Baby Mac because I really feel like all mommy's should take the chance to read about this amazing little child and the strength that you and your husband showed. God bless! My site is: jeffandmandyrose.blogspot.comMandy Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792324289332270272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-21087899371623619002009-01-03T10:02:00.000-08:002009-01-03T10:02:00.000-08:00Still thinking of mac and praying for all of you!Still thinking of mac and praying for all of you!boltefamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178547489939649432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-43666676141144370282008-11-20T14:07:00.000-08:002008-11-20T14:07:00.000-08:00I honestly thought I was strong enough to look at ...I honestly thought I was strong enough to look at your blog while at work. I was wrong, I cried and cried. I recently had a baby and can imagine your pain. Baby Mac is beautiful! I am LDS and live in SLC, I just wanted to let you know that I am sending much love and many prayers your way. Baby's trully are a blessing and I hope you will have another new baby soon.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12229837836854816061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-13811257079685469872008-10-14T19:07:00.000-07:002008-10-14T19:07:00.000-07:00I just "met" your sweet Baby Mac through this blog...I just "met" your sweet Baby Mac through this blog. I cried and cried as I watched the slideshows and read his story. My little Benjamin died under very similar circumstances last November. He was 38 weeks - weighed 7 lbs. 3 ozs. His heart stopped beating because of knots in the cord. <BR/>I am LDS, too, and relate so much to your beautiful expressions of faith and hope! Thank you for sharing your story. It has strengthened me today. Please know that I am sending loving thoughts and {hugs} your way.<BR/>Your sister in sorrow,<BR/>MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16257277238236544458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-51171812025697690412008-09-27T16:46:00.000-07:002008-09-27T16:46:00.000-07:00Would you please consider sharing Mac's Story shar...Would you please consider sharing Mac's Story sharing your story, struggles, to be posted on www.PowerUpLove.com? There are other people going through the same sort of things. It encourages others to hear when other people have the same desires, same disappointments, and same struggles. <BR/><BR/>We don’t rejoice in other people’s struggles or anything, but we rejoice in the fact that we’re not alone in carrying our burdens. We’re uplifted when we know someone is praying specifically re: particular areas in our life, just as they are encouraged knowing we’re praying for them. My heart aches when I see and realize that if I cry when my friends cry, hurt when they hurt, and I’m human…imagine how God responds to us when we’re hurting and we turn to Him for solace. What a revelation that is! Jesus is such a great listener, especially when our mind is racing..<BR/><BR/>Blessings...Power Up Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620418521643440657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-91199934454047656902008-09-23T10:10:00.000-07:002008-09-23T10:10:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for sharing your story. I lost a...Thank you so much for sharing your story. I lost a child in May of this year, my baby was only 14 weeks and when I delivered him, he only weighed one ounce, but wow how that one ounce will forever weigh on my heart. Your sons photos are precious, I plan to link others back to your site. I pray each person that reads your site gains comfort and peace in the way I did. Upon the birth of my son a couple of photos were taken, I have not seen these photos, but currently they are being sent to me. I feel I am ready to see him, the last day I saw his body was the day we laid him in his hand made casket created by his grandmother. Again Thank you for sharing your son with others. God Bless you and your husband each day you wake.Wolf Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03438063336707470903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-41953655447417873462008-09-10T08:14:00.000-07:002008-09-10T08:14:00.000-07:00I'm a stranger to you, too, but found your blog th...I'm a stranger to you, too, but found your blog through a friend who lost a baby early last year (onetinymiracle.blogspot.com). This blog is such a sweet tribute to your baby. Best wishes to you and your family as you grieve his loss.runningfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673369666458376426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-19886532999085089722008-08-22T09:11:00.000-07:002008-08-22T09:11:00.000-07:00You don't know me, but I am a Granger graduat...You don't know me, but I am a Granger graduate and found this blog through friends. But more than I am a Granger graduate I am the proud mother of a beautiful little boy who was born still on December 30, 2005, just 2 days after our 1st anniversary. How devastating it is to lose a child and even more so when there seems to be no explanation. Lean on your Father in Heaven as well as each other, I know that I will see my beautiful little boy again as will you. The knowledge that Families are Forever is one of the greatest gifts we have been given. If you ever need someone to talk to, please contact me through my blog and we can exchange email addresses. Cherish your memories of your pregnancy, talk about him often and reflect upon his beautiful face, this will truly help. I would also like to recommend a book I found to be a great comfort, "Gone to Soon" I purchased it at Seagull Book. It was written for families that had lost children through miscarriage, stillbirth or shortly after birth. I highly recommend it there are many quotes to help bring comfort and peace. You are in my thoughts and prayers. <BR/><BR/>Kim & Brent Northkimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02868714607576452779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-36062607428320029822008-08-18T22:09:00.000-07:002008-08-18T22:09:00.000-07:00You don't know who I am, I work with a girl that y...You don't know who I am, I work with a girl that your husband went to highschool with. She showed me your blog, and I want you to know that for the last few days you have been in my heart. I have cried for you and my heart breaks for you. I have two little ones of my own and from a mother to a mother, I am so sorry. But you have strenghten my testimony so much. You have no idea. The Savior has a plan for all of us and I don't know why this was yours, but I know that He is holding your little Mac. He is beautiful, by the way. Hold on to the Saviors love. <BR/><BR/>Katie Hall<BR/>chrisandkatie.fam@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-56270442282165804212008-08-12T19:25:00.000-07:002008-08-12T19:25:00.000-07:00I found your blog and started to read through Mac&...I found your blog and started to read through Mac's story and I thought that Josh looked familiar and I kept reading and noticed what Jake wrote at the side and realized that this was Josh Hinckley from the Taylorsville 4th ward. We used to live down the street from your parents and I was so saddened that you had to go through the process of burying a child. While the experiences are some that you would otherwise not be priviledged to experience it is still a hard thing to go through. It was 6 years ago July 31 that we were the ones burying our little girl. You are blessed to have the pictures that you do, they turned out wonderfully,what a great service. You can feel such a sweet spirit just reading about your experience. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Jared & Bridget WintleBridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033514675195594165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-15845764011637572422008-08-07T22:41:00.000-07:002008-08-07T22:41:00.000-07:00I'm not one for tears, but I have to say, your sto...I'm not one for tears, but I have to say, your story brought tears to my eyes, as hard as I tried to fight them back, it just couldn't be done.<BR/><BR/>We recently had a baby, and the thought of going through what you went through... I can't even express the sadness it brings me.<BR/><BR/>You showed amazing super human strength, and the deep love a person can only have for a child.<BR/><BR/>May you have many more children and tell them the story of their older brother.Benjamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04450847725189038813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-90727716077731244972008-07-20T08:16:00.000-07:002008-07-20T08:16:00.000-07:00I found you through the family of 3 blog. Thank yo...I found you through the family of 3 blog. Thank you for sharing your story. I am still in tears... don't really know what to say...May God bless you and keep you.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16054187209428838640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379657285926653299.post-78402131655350137162008-07-16T07:10:00.000-07:002008-07-16T07:10:00.000-07:00I too am a mother of a stillborn. This blog just b...I too am a mother of a stillborn. This blog just brought back every single feeling of that day in our lives when we lost our little Faith. I love this idea, and I think I will do it for us. Please know...I know what you are going through... and it does get easier! There isn't a day that goes by that you don't think about your sweet baby, but you do heal and it becomes something absolutely wonderful to talk about to others. I always felt from the second I found out that Faith wasn't alive anymore that I was going through this experience to not only learn of the Atonement of our Savior, but to also be there to help others when they go through hard times. It is such an amazing experience, and as sad as it was, I was so grateful for it. It makes you so grateful that you have the gospel in your lives, imagine not having that. It not only brought our family closer, but it made me cherish my babies after. Your next pregnancy will be very hard, and you will wonder the entire time, but go to your Dr. and ask for tests and ultrasounds. It will bring so much comfort. I am so sorry for your loss, I truly understand. Just know that many prayers are being offered on your behalf. I would love to email back and forth, if you are willing. I would love to hear your story from your words. I would love to talk with you, we have something in common that is so hard, but so wonderful. We both have perfect babies! Please email me, littlethomasfamily@msn.com. <BR/><BR/>You should contact Robert Silver at U of U hospital once you get the autopsy information back, he will be able to go over it with you word for word and explain it all. When the time comes and you choose to get pregnant again, he is also doing a study on mom's like us, you should contact him about that as well. In due time. He will really be able to close a door, and give you answers, when you are ready. <BR/><BR/>Please email me, I would love to talk with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com