What a touching tribute to such a sweet little boy. It shows that little miracles occur in our lives and to have those moments are a blessing. May God give you strength and peace knowing your little angel is back with the Father. My thoughts are with you.

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God bless you all...this gift he gave you for 99 days is a gift you gave me today...a reminder that days can run together so fast we forget a life was lived while we went blindly through our day...there are not accidents...and gifts are given every day....I thank you for the one you gave me today....God Bless and my heart goes out to both of you..

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What a wonderful example of fatherhood and unconditional love. Matthew...your award of Father of the Year is well deserved. It reminded me that everyday with my son is precious and no matter how many times a day I hug him and tell him I love him, it will never be enough.

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Thanks Dave for posting the link. I was just about to do the same. What a moving video. If nothing else, it should really make you appreciate what you already have.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th6Njr-qkq0

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Hey Jay and Brian, sorry about that. We've added the new video. It should be good to go now.Thanks!

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I was able to find what Im pretty sure is the same video at this link...
http://www.ignitermedia.com/products/IV/singles/570/99-Balloons

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It is not allowing me to watch the video - it says it has been pulled due to copyright issues?

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How touching! What an amazing story. What an Amazing God we have!

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What an amazing father you are. Your wife a wonderful mother. Eliott a beautiful child of God. My heart aches for you and your loss. What a GREAT 99 days that must have been! In my prayers, Rebecca

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God bless your Family - Praise God for the 99 days you had with your Son, it was not in vain. he was a messanger from God, he came, delivered his message and went back to be with God.

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Gracias por compartir tan bello mensaje, por su gran FE en Dios y sobre todo por ser tan excelentes padres. Seguro Elliot tiene un gran lugar en el cielo y anhela reunirse con ustedes en el futuro.

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Thank you for sharing your story. Your video tribute is spectacular. If all parents loved their children the way you do, our world would be a perfect place. May Eliot's new baby brother or sister warm your hearts and fill your lives with even more joy than you could imagine! You deserve it!!!

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Thank you for sharing your testimony with us and for letting Eliot's life encourage us to count every day as a blessing.

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Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story. I know that God will continue to wrap his loving arms around you just as he does for little Eliot. Rest in his peace knowing that Eliot is watching over you every day and thanking Jesus for such AMAZING parents!

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God Bless you all for the journey you have taken together. I too have a disabled son, diagnosed with cerebral palsy. I understand a little of what your daily routine must have been. Know that Eliot was a little flower of God. He was God's and your treasure. God delights in the little children. We are all here on God's time and little Eliot accomplished more in his 99 days on this earth than most of us accomplish in a lifetime... know that he blessed a lot of people, and showed many people that it is in God's time, not our time that all things happen. May God Bless you always for the 'little' blessings you, Eliot, and God have poured my way. I will think of you every day knowing what a difference your little boy has made in all our lives.

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may god bless you. you have had to do the hardest task any parent can think of. may your heart be filled with Elliot's love, god's strength and all of our prayers.

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Thank you parents of beautiful Elliot for sharing this amazing story. You are a truly blessed couple to have had Elliot in your lives. I have always cherished quality time spent with my kids and grandkids, after viewing this, I am even more resolved to spend as more time as possible now. They all know how much i love them, but now i will ensure to show them how much more i love them.

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Oh how precious every moment is and thank you for reminding us. May God's Grace be upon you and may we continue to bless His name in happy moments and difficult moments alike. "God is too good to be unkind and too wise to be mistaken. When we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart."

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Thank you for sharing Elliot with us. God bless you more and more each day!

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When someone injures a child, we all wish that the same thing would be done to that person. For all the love you gave Elliott, rest assured the same measure will be given you. God bless you both.

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What a blessing your family is. Seeing your love for our Lord, your wife and your son just shows that our God is good. I'm sure Eliot is resting in Jesus' arms just waiting for you all to come home to him.

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Elliot could'nt ask for nicer parents. And to think how much greater our heavenly Father loves us is unspeakable...agape !

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I am the mother of three sons ages 4, 3, and 1. Everything you said was so true and oh we must celebrate each day as if it were our birthday. This is such heart touching, beautiful tribute to Eliot. My prayer is that all of the mother angels and all of the father angels in heaven swoop down, just a for a moment, wrap their wings around you both and hug you softly with the Grace of God. May God bless Elliot. What a little fighter! And may God Bless you, Eliot's parents.

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WOW! What an amazing video! You said more in six minutes than most people say in a lifetime! May God continue to bless you! I was never able to have children, but have 13 wonderful nieces and nephews who have enriched my life more than I can say. Thank you, God! Thank you for sharing your story.

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beautiful . what a darling boy. Thank you for sharing your story. we will see him in Heaven when we get there. Jesus will take good care of him.

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A bit difficult to type right now, but wanted to thank you for such a love-filled film. Thank you for sharing.

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I just finished watching your beautiful film and I can't find the words to express how I feel. It just shows how powerful love is and Elliot's story proved that. Thank you for sharing and God bless you.

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I just finished watching your video, and first of all I just want to say GOD bless you and your family. He gives our lives but they are only ours for a short time. Your son will forever live in your hearts and in mine.

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Your video was so beautiful, I am sitting here crying, but feeling so blessed by your story. Our family is going through some tribulation right now, but you know, you and your family have made me realize that God and family are so important in our lives. We were truly blessed to see your story, may the LORD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. Elliot is now an angel of the LORD, His life here on earth served a great purpose, it has touched so many and will continue to do so, You were truly blessed. Thank you , Ruthie

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Thank you Elliot's parents for sharing this with the world. God bless you both and give you His peace.

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dear eliot i am so sad you had to go . but we loved you and your parents alot. but you were the kid of their life! i hope you are doing great up there. with God! by the way god bless you. dear eliots parents i ame giving up som of my love and hope for you God bless you! Love Cameron 8 years old

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Thank you for sharing. May God continue to bless you.

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What a beautiful boy you are Eliot! The name Eliot means: "The Lord is my God". Ghandi said, "My life is my message." Yours most certainly was. Bless you all.

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Thank you for sharing Eliots life through this video. All three of you are truely special people. God Bless

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WOW. Again we are reminded how important life love and family is. My son is 4 and a half and I cant remember sometimes life before, and cant imagine life without him. He is EVERYTHING! Sure, my wife and myself have changed, but its for the better, but its for THE BETTER, and everyday WE as a couple become better people. God Bless. Tim P.S. I am VERY thankfull for them both!

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Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on the ripened grain. I am the gentle Autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry: I am not there, I did not die. Eliot is with you, me, and everything that lives in God. Feel his love shining in you and through others.

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Thank you for sharing such a personal part of your life. Your strength is a testiment to how much you love your beautiful baby boy! May you find peace and joy in the memories of those precious 99 days.

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I am a father of four, and after watching this clip I sit before this screen and weep. Two days ago a friend of ours lost 2 of her four sons in an accident, my wife and I were talking about that loss and how our hearts go out to the family, I just could not imagine how I or if I could handle it. You have helped me to understand, 100% pure love from a father who through a video without alot of dialogue is able to show with his wife, perfect love, encouragement and the ability to praise God during a time when you might ask why? You are very blessed to have had 99 days with your son, as he is to have had you both as parents the rest of your life. May God bless Elliot, his parents, and all who helped the family during their time of need.

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Thank you for sharing little Eliot's life with all of us. In his 99 days, he truly had a remarkable impact in all of our lives without saying a word.

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I'm so sorry for your loss. It is so encouraging to see God work through the most devastating things. God Bless you both. I have a child too that I will see again in heaven one day. Praying for you

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Dear Eliot, God Bless you and your family for sharing 99 wonderful days with us. As your parents showed us, their is no greater love than the love of a child. Eliot , we have never met you or your parents but be assured we Love you as a child of God and thank you so much for allowing us to feel like your family for those precious 99 days. Sincerely, William Diamond & Family

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Thank you for sharing this beautiful story of love.

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1 day gestation, 1 second live-birth, 1 hour, 1 day, 1 year, 10 years, 100 years...all the same in the eyes of Jesus! Elliot was blessed to spend 99 days with this incredible family! This incredible family was forever changed by 99 days with this precious little boy! Beautiful and touching and look how many people have been changed by Elliot's story! Blessings to this family for their love, commitment and faith!

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we had a grandson the docs said he would not live past 1 hour well he died in the womb but we so learned so much from the life he had and his death that it as a miracle and we know he is in heaven now

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How great is a fathers love to record his sons life .My heart was blessed by watching this viedo.

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that was the most wonderful vidio i have watch it has truley blessed me my heart is with you all kathy

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What a beautiful love story! A special little boy blessed with wonderful parents. God is amazing and we need to live life one day at a time and appreciate what he has given us.

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What a touching story you shared of Eliot's life. I could feel the deep love you and your wife have for your little angel, Eliot. I am so glad to see you realize you and your wife will be with Eliot some day. God bless you.

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Thank you for sharing this with us! May God bless your life and use you for His honor and glory to help and lift others who may go through what you have been through.

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That was a very heart warming caption it really makes you think about all of the choices that we as parents have to make for the betterment of the children and ourselves, Especially knowing there is nothing we as a person can do but show all of the unding love and affection that God has shown us in return for one of his darling little creations.

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What a beautiful tribute. I lost my wonderful Son when he had just turned 15 years old in a house fire where he was spending the night with a friend. I realize now how lucky I was to have him for 15 years,I only regret why he was there in the first place, which is another whole story,

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Thank you for reminding my wife and I how wonderful our beautiful boys are even when they do things that drive us crazy. Your family touched our hearts and you will be in our prayers.

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Thank You for sharing Eliott's story. It's a good reminder for us not to take for granted our time here on earth, or our loved ones.Each day is a gift from God as are our family and friends. MY husband is suffering from terminal cancer and it's so important for us to enjoy the time we have left with and still keep our faith in God strong.Maybe we'll be blessed with a miracle,but if not we will have spent our time together well. Thank you again for sharing your miracle and documenting his life. May God continue to bless you all.

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God blesses us with the gift of our special needs children. You celebrated his gift daily and were faithful to him and to Eliot. May God fill your hearts with his peace and comfort knowing it will be a temporary separation.

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To Elliot -- Know that you had the most wonderful parents during your short time on Earth - and they know in their hearts they will be reunited with you in Heaven. The LORD needed you and I know you are making HIM and all the others there with you smile each and everyday. I'm looking forward in meeting you myself when it is my time to come Home. To Elliot's parents: May the LORD Bless and keep you both, may HIS strength continue to hold you up. You made your son very happy and loved so much while here on this Earth. I'll keep you and all your family in my prayers.

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Thank you so much for sharing your sweet lil man's life, it may have been short but the mark he left will last forever. Im praying for your family.

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God Bless you Eliot, I know Jesus is having the time of his life with you , He will be keeping an eye on you till your parents get there,God Bless these parents,

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We have a granddaughter who the doctors said would never live a few hours. She is now 10 years old. Prayer always helps! When God is ready he will take us one by one. You are very special to share your child with so many. Thank You, and God Bless you!

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It is amazing the way the Lord works! No matter what we are going trough in our lives, He always shows us that little light at the end of the tunnel. We have to remember to always worship Him in good times and the bad. And especially to be greatful for the time we have with our loved ones because we are not promised tomorrow. God Bless.

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Amen, Amen, Amen. What a moving story. God bless you for sharing this with the world, especially now at a time when things are so very uncertain.

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As a Mother whose daughter lived 32years.....I can honestly say..........this video expresses the heartfelt Mercy of God..........who, in His wonderful Grace, bestows his Love, strength and I believe, a sense of 'wonder' in the very gift of life!!! May Gods continual love, bless and fortify you with abundant mercy and strength. Dear Elliott...........now you and the children who have all gone before their parents, are enjoying life in Heaven and one day we will all be re-united...all as children of God!!!

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Thank you so much for sharing little Eliot with the world. You are very special parents not to mention courageous. My heart goes out to you. You made his 99 days so special and full of love.....you are wonderful.

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Thank you for sharing Eliot with us.Love and hugs for the brave parents. The love and heart you have is with your son. God has him in the palm of his hands. God Bless you for your inspiration to us all. One day at a time. Love,Nora

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Your story has touched my heart in an indescribable way I have no words to thank you for sharing this with the world. Elliot's story is a blessing for through it I was able to see just how blessed we are for having our children each day. My nephew Alejandro the only triplet that survived weighted one pound at birth praise be to the Lord Alejandro is now one year and 8 months. He is truly a miracle of God all our children are. As a mother there are no words to describe the love and feelings I have for my baby it is the closest love I know that would resemble a glimpse of the inmense love that God the Father had for us and God the Son Jesus to give his life for each one of us. I thank you and may the Lord bless you.

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This touched me incredibly. I have 2 little boys and one on the way. The Lord is so gracious to have loaned me these boys. Your story has inspired me to trust in the Lord always, because these children are not my own. Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing little Eliot with the rest of us. Bless you!

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When I think about young Eliot and my own children, I can only ask, "If the Lord saw it in His purposes to take one of them, or all of them, and my wife, would His grace be enough for me?"

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What a wonderful idea to capture every important day on video! Life is such a precious gift and Elliott was lucky to have been presented to you both. God Bless and again thank you for sharing his sweet moments with the world.

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My husband and I had a Trisomy 18 baby seven years ago. My heart goes out to you. Thank you for the video!

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Way to go Eliot! What a courageous fighter you are! Please tell Josiah we love him like your mommy and daddy love you. It's been 11 years, but we still miss him. We sure are thankful for his 2 brothers and sister! I pray that your mom and dad have their arms filled soon, not with babies to replace you...that's impossible, but with other treasures to enjoy from the Lord.

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I never had the chance to be a mother of a newborn. God called me for other things. But oh, the chance to bring a life into the world, to be able to kiss my baby's face, to nuzzle in their downy soft hair, to smell their baby smell all over me. Even for 99 days. Elliot's parents you were truly blessed. God called you or this assignment as he called me for mine. And---------he knows best!

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How blessed you must feel to have a gift from God. Even tho God felt it necessary to take him from you, you learned a very special thing... how true his love is to you. God has given you the opportunity to know the feeling of being a Mommy & Daddy. Bless you both for your gift, not your loss, because even tho you do not have him here on earth, Eliot will be with you in mind, heart & soul until you gather with him in Heaven.

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I have two grown children and 4 grandsons. I am blessed that they are all healthy. I cannot imagine how I would react if anything happened to any of them or if any were ill. God is truly wonderful. Gob bless you for sharing your story.

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Way to go Eliot! My wife is a Respiratory Therapist in the Neonatal ICU for a Children's Hopsital. We have two beautiful healthy little boys and everyday we are reminded on how fortunate and thankful we are. Anytime I feel like life is giving me more than I can take, I just call my wife at work and ask how her day is going. Eliot is truly blessed that God loaned him to you for 99 days. I am sure he enjoyed every minute. God Bless You.

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My heart goes out to your family....you're special parents and Eliot was blessed to have such great days with you all. I cannot imagine losing a child, I have a 10 month old. Thank you for sharing this with us, moments like this really put life in prespective. Your faith is also something for us to learn from, thank you for teaching me this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go forward with you lives.

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Thank you for sharing this amazing video. 18 years ago I miscarried a child and then 2 years later God blessed me with a son. I had several health problems and wasn't able to have other children, but I know Justin is a give from GOD! Now, I'm waiting to hold my other child in heaven someday.

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Thank you for sharing. That was beautiful.

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Dear Eliott...thank you for showing us how to look at each day as a blessing! You are in a better place now, thank you to your parents for sharing your short life with the rest of this crazy world. God Bless you and your family. My wife and I have 4 children and she is the Best Mom any child could have. She's my hero!

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Ten years ago, our son Joshua Malik Dawkins was born to us, he too was trisomy 18. He blessed our lives for 31 days. I found this video on youtube around 2 weeks ago and I placed it on my face book page all to see. You don't know how much I appreciate Elliot's dad for posting this video. I only wished that ten years ago I thought of making a video journal as this dad did. Thank you also for posting this link. God Bless

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thank you for that beautiful video your son has very special parents.

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Thank you for that video.We lost our first son when he was 2 1/2. He would have been 22 and I think of him fondly every day. God restored us just like Job and we have two other sons 20 and 16. My prayer is that God will bless you again, never to replace Elliot, but to give him a brother or sister for you to love.

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This really touched me. Thank you for sharing your life, your joy, and your loss. I honor your family and pray for solace, yet knowing that God is in complete control. Eliot is now with our Lord and he has a completely perfect body. God bless you and your family.

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This is where it is at.......everyone with family has this opportunity to care this much every day for each other. Cheers...carry on.( Send this link to Gov. Palin)

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God bless you for sharing Elliot and your life to us. Your son continues to live not only in your hearts and memories, but also in people like us whose attention and sentiments have been drawn remarkably by your family's life story. I salute you both for making deliberate righteous decisions in loving Elliot and in trusting God even when you don't understand and cannot see His plan. My prayers are with you.

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Thank you for sharing your story of Eliot and the difference he made in your life in his short time here on earth. As a mother it reminded me to always feel the blessings of being a parent. May Gods love comfort you as well as the prayer and support all of those that hear Eliots story.

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Thank you. My wife has a severe case of PCOS-polycystic ovarian syndrome which makes it difficult to carry children. We have had 9 miscarriages including two at 90+ days, 1 emergency surgery due to an ectopic pregnancy and one beautiful, vibrant, horse mad 6 year old girl who challenges us every day to be better parents. We thank God for the blessing we have in her and enjoy every moment with her. Eliot and his parents helped to remind us how blessed we are and how much a parents love can make a difference.

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My wife and I have 4 healthy kids...we truly are thankful but something like this helps me understand the daily fight to appreciate them more and thank God for introdcuing me my hero almost 20 years ago.

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We too, lost our son at 2 years, 8 months old. I really feel that God seeks out the right parents for children like ours for the short time they are here on earth. You made his every living moment wonderful as we did our sons. Today would have been my sons 10th birthday. We have gone on with our every day lives, but we will always love and miss him very much as you will Eliot. But as you said, we are only seperated for the remainder of our lives here on earth. We will be with our little ones again soon......................

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Thank you.

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THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE STORY OF A TRUE MIRACLE. IT SHOWS WHAT AN IMPACT A CHILD CAN HAVE ON ADULTS, THOSE THAT KNEW HIM AND THOSE WHO DID NOT. I WILL SAY A PRAYER FOR YOU ELIOT AND YOUR WONDERFUL PARENTS AND IW ILL TELL MY KIDS HOW PROUD I AM OF THEM AND HOW MUCH I LOVE THEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR STRENGTH.

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words cannot express the emotions that ran through my heart and mind as I watched this most amazing tribute to a wonderful boy named Elliot and an amazing God who can choose to reveal Himself through the most incredible and humble of ways. To Elliot's parents...thank you. Words are simply not enough.

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Thank You for sharing Eliot's life. What a Beautiful gift you have placed in my heart today. God Bless you. God bestowed a Miracle upon your family. I am so pleased it was passed on to me to view Eliot's days. Peace be with You.

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Having lost a child myself, I value my time with my 3 sons now. I truly believe I would not have had them if not for the experience of having and losing my daughter. I find comfort in knowing she is in a better place. God Bless your family!

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God bless you Eliot! It truly is not how much time you have, but the mark you make in the time you are given. May you rest in peace.

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Thank you for challangeing us all to love more deeply and trust the Lord. When we are weak He is strong. We can see the peace that passes understanding that Jesus has given you. Romans 8:28. God bless your family.

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I admire your story and your love for your son. We must all love our children unconditionally as our Father in heaven loves us. Peace to you in your loss.

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A friend lost his son when the son was 34 years old. He tells everyone he knows that EVERY DAY you need to tell your kids that you love them. Amen to that!

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It is wonderful to see the kind of love and affection Eliott's parents have shown to their baby in this video. It has thought me to share plenty time with my two kids and husband no matter how fatiqued i may be after the day's work. Thank you Jesus for blessing me with a family to love and cherish.

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i always cherish every single moment of my life with my family. they're the most wonderful gift i ever received from the good Lord. praise God indeed. God bless Elliot's parents. They're simply amazing. the video was so inspiring that it gave me a real good cry.

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Thank you for sharing Eliot's life with us. The video really helped me see how I take life for granted. How I don't cherish the gifts God gave us. Eliot was very lucky to have you for his parents!!! God Bless You both.

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Your video is beautiful. We will keep you in our prayers and know that you will always be prayed for.

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What an amazing video!! I look back and see how often I take my wonderful children for grantide and am grateful to see this great example of taking advantage of every moment we have with our children. Yesterday is in the past and tomorrow is not promised to anyone, so I vow to take advantage of today.

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God bless Elliot's parents for keeping everything in focus. We are blessed with our kids, now matter how many or how few days we have with them. Never take a single moment for granted. Let us learn from Elliot's parents.

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what a gift....God is good!

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Dear parents of Eliot, I couldn't sleep this night and got up and came across this video. I cried. I am a Christian, I am a Funeral Home Manager and we have a baby we are taking care of. I will be more in tune to the family's needs because of you two sharing your story. You are blessed to know God's love in this time you went through and continue to go through and live with, releasing Eliott back to God. God is blessing you through this valley. My prayers go out to you, In Christ, Scott

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I turned 46 years old today. This video might be the greatest gift I receive today. It will inspire me to love, deeply, those around me. May God grant you Blessings, beyond your wildest dreams, in the days ahead. Ken

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God Bless you Eliott. God Bless your family.

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I'm 59 years old soon to be 60 if it's God will. I"ve learn to lean and depend on Jesus because he is in control of my life. This film has brought me closer to knowing that life is so precious and we must cherish each second because the future is not promised. I thank God for being so patient and for His love that enable us to have another chance to get closer to Him. God bless Elliot and his parents for sharing.

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