Ally Heintz

Hello beautiful! I love your Halloween costume! You and your big sis are the cutest chickies that I know. How does your mommy do it??? Mandee (the Halloween "bunny"...just you wait, Shane...) and I laughed so hard at your pictures. I especially loved seeing you staring at your sister. What sweetness!

Hang in there and that special day will be here before we all know it! Keep strong...

Hugs and kisses to everyone!

Love, Aunt Jeanne

Ally Girl-

You and Ashley are the cutest chicks I've ever seen. On night shift last night, your pictures gave us a good chuckle because you are simply too cute for words!! We all miss you and talk about you all the time. We are looking forward to your benefit dinner so we can catch up with your family (all those who can come, since you will probably be HOME :) Keep fighting Little Girl.

dear Ally,
You are so adorable. I love your costume. I'll Have a piece of candy 4 you.You should get them to flavor your I Vs like candy.Happy Halloween!!

Love
Mary Catherine

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, To my favorite chicks. You two look absolutely adorable! I'm so glad you and Ashley are enjoying the holiday. And soooooo glad you are doing well, moving forward, moving toward home.........keep up the good work.

Happy Halloween; you guys are so cute!!! Glad things are going so well, and, the beef and beer sounds like a great idea, too bad I can't drink, but, I sure can eat...... SEE YA SOON!!!

Hi all- The costumes look great on the girls. I can see why Shane was jealous that you did not make one for your self Jill. Linda J. from work sewed Ally a beautiful bag to hang on her crib to hold her trach supplies. I will try and get it to you soon. She also sewed one for Zayda. I thought that was really sweet of her. Hope you have great halloween.

Hi from the Reiman's in Potter County. Hope Ally and Ashley have a good Halloween. You all are in our preyers every day.

So glad to hear you made out well with your new central line. Keep moving forward, (hopefully right out the hospital doors) and practice your wave because you will need it soon to wave bye bye to your doctors and nurses and hi to your all your family and friends waiting for you! Take care and God Bless! Happy Halloween!

Hi Ally, Jill, Shane, and Ashley - it's been awhile since I have signed on (a couple family emergencies have kept me busy) but you are all in my thoughts and prayers daily. Glad to see everything is moving in the right direction (HOME). Keep up the good work Ally and enjoy your Halloween (what are you going to be?). Bobby says hi (he's going to be a fireman for Halloween) and to let you know that his Aunt Jen is going to have a baby in March -- just like you and Bobby this baby will also come to the NICU - what a group you all are. Well bye for now take care and keep on smiling that beautiful smile for everyone. Love, Auntie Sue

Hi Ally, I'm really glad you are doing so well. We all miss you and talk about you often.

Hi sweetie, It was so good to finally meet you in person. Even though you decided to sleep thru my whole visit. I am so glad you will be home soon. Even though you slept you still gave me a couple cute smiles. I guess you were having some great dreams about coming home. We are all praying for you and your mommy,daddy and Ashley. You have all been through so much and need to be able to come home and enjoy each other,so stay strong and know we are here for all of you if you need us. Love you lots xoxoxox Autn Karen,Uncle Mike, Lucas,Cortney and Colton

Hello beautiful! Hang tight...this will get you a central line that is worthy of going home!! Remember that you and your family are always in my prayers and thoughts. I'm sure that this will be just a little bump in the road.

Hugs and kisses to everyone!
Love, Aunt Jeanne

Hi Ally and parents,

My name is Kathy Bittner Reichert and am a member of Christ Lutheran Church and our prayer chain. We've heard about your updates for months, but today I visited your website. I read all of your passages from the last several months. I don't really know what to say. I pray for you.

God has a plan for all of us and you need to keep fighting to get healthy. From all your entries, it has been such a roller coaster ride for you and your family. I pray that you turn the corner and are able to go home in the near future. My husband, Dale and I have two healthy daughters, Gabrielle and Amy for which we are quite grateful, ages 14 and 12. I will think twice when I start to yell at them or get really annoyed with them due to your story. I can't even imagine what you go through on a daily basis, yet you seem to have the best parents in the world: strong, supportive, and with an unrelenting faith in God. The website is such a great idea as a journal/keepsake and you write really well for someone of your age!

Thank you for being a gift from God. We give you our prayers, support and love.

Warmly,
Kathy

Hi Ally,
Thank you for your latest update. I'm so excited to hear all the good news and will certainly keep your short trip to the OR in prayer. I really enjoyed your birthday note to your mom and I know she enjoyed it also. Something you said reminded me of a passage of scripture that I hope will encourage you: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
I continue to pray for your healing and comfort and know that you will be a great comfort and encourager to others as you grow up. Tell your mom, "Happy Birthday" for me.
Have a great week, and 'stay out of trouble'.
Yours in prayer,
Pastor Mark

Hi Ally,

It is great to hear that you will be coming home soon. I guess all of our prayers are going to be answered. With the holidays coming up soon this will probably be one of the greatest gifts your family could ask for. Like always you have been so strong, just like your parents and soon all that hard work will pay off. We are all looking forward to that special day, and I'm sure you are too. Tell your mommy, daddy and Ashley that I said hi!

Ally, I've been reading your updates faithfully and praying you get home real soon! Your letter to your mom had me in tears. You are so lucky to have such strong, loving parents. Keep fighting sweetie!

Hi Ally...

We cannot wait until you get out. There are two more little people your age that are waiting to come play with you (Ethan and Amber). Megan is a great playmate too!!! Please hurry home. All our love...

DEAR ALLY,
I AM SURE THAT WHEN MOM BLEW OUT THE CANDLES THAT SHE WISHED FOR YOU TO COME HOME REAL SOON. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND MAKE MOM'S WISH COME TRUE SOONER THAN SHE THINKS. THAT WOULD BE A GREAT BIRTHDAY PRESENT DON'T YOU THINK? I WILL PRAY EXTRA HARD TO HELP YOU DO THAT FOR HER AND PLEASE TELL HER FOR ME THAT I WISH HER A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! BECAUSE SHE IS A VERY SPECIAL LADY AND BECAUSE SHE IS YOUR MOM. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

Ally, what a nice letter you wrote to Mommy for her birthday. You did a great job. I know you had everyone in tears. Your friend in New Jersy are so proud of you that you are doing so much better and actually have a secret date to come home. We all hope that happens real soon, for you, Ashley, Mommy and Daddy. What a brave little girl you are. Hope to see you soon.
Love,
Sherry and Wally

Hi Ally and Family! SO SO HAPPY for you guys!! I have a feeling that we might not be able to see you in November when we have our next appointment at duPont. Brenda even took off work already to come to see you. Guess we will have to visit you at home..... and please, right now I am very emotional so as it is, no more teary updates... HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!!!

Dear Ally, You are so precious! You are so right about your Mommy (and I know you mean Daddy, too.) You and Ashey are very lucky little girls to have such wonderful parents and grandparents. They and we all love you and your family very much and are thrilled that you are doing so well. Keep up the good work, before you know it you will be home.

Wow Ally,
You sure know how to get the tears flowing. I hope your Mommy had a wonderful Birthday. She truly does deserve it. I agree with everyone else I hope she gets her Birthday wish soon. You look so cute with those new front teeth. I have not wrote in a while but I read your updates everytime we get them. I am so glad you are staying stable. Keep it up girlfriend. You are always in my thoughts and prayer!

Happy Birthday Jill!!!

Love Hugs and Kisses

Dear Ally,

Well Ally, you certainly left all of us in tears with your wonderful birthday wish for Mommy. I hope your Mommy had a wonderful day shopping and enjoying her day. Before you know it, you, Ashley, Mommy and Daddy will be enjoying that long awaited vacation. Continue to get well; we are so excited on how well you are doing. "Keep smiling" we love seeing those little teeth.

Love,
Uncle Jim & Aunt Becky

ME TOO...........left in tears, that is, and I couldn't agree with you more Ally, your mommy is one special person (you are so lucky to have her!) You and mommy are very precious people and daddy and Ashley too! I hope mommy had a WONDERFUL birthday and I pray for your family to have MANY wonderful days ahead. You have touched so many people in so many ways....you stay strong pretty girl (I know we all ask that of you alot and sometimes it's hard to do)...... give mommy a BIG birthday smile.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JILL !!
Lots of love and prayers coming your way!

Precious Ally!
You leave me in tears with your beautiful birthday letter to your mommy. We couldn't agree more with you about how stong and full of courage she is. Your mommy is one amazing, beautiful person. (Your daddy and Ashley are very special too!) We can't wait to hear when your surprise is going to happen! You are going to love your bedroom - it is very pretty - just like you!
See you soon!
Keep being stong and we will keep our praying.
Love you so much Ally!

Hello Ally,
Your new pictures are wonderful. I really liked your birthday message to your Mommy. I think everyone... family, friends and acquaintances.... all think you and your family are truly amazing. Keep staying strong so that you can come home soon.

Love,
Robbin and Steve

Happy birthday Jill! I also had tears in my eyes reading that beautiful note.I hope Ally does get to come home soon to here wonderful family.

Hello beautiful! We're all crying here at BMH. Such sweet words for your mommy! and so very, very true! Keep smiling and keep strong. You are all very special. I can't wait for you to come over and play with my doggies, just like your big sister did! I like your little tease about going home...that will build the anticipation just a little, huh?

Happy birthday to Mommy...hope you totally indulged yourself. You truly deserve it!

Hugs and kisses to everyone!

Love, Aunt Jeanne

Hey Ally Girl-
Well, your recent entry has made me very teary!! So many people do look at your family in admiration. I can't wait for you to go home to be with that amazing family! You keep up the good work, Little Girl and you will give Mommy the only birthday present on her list. Stay strong and keep fighting, we're all praying for you.
Love--Nurse Andrea

Happy Birthday Jill!! I hope your day is filled with good things-- you deserve it!! I'm sure Ally will have a special birthday smile just for you! You are truly an inspiration to us all!!!

Hi Ally. Did mom and dad take you to mardi gras and not tell me? You got some nice beads. Bryn mawr has been slow. We are starting to get mandated to take a day off. Maybe I can make it down to see you if I get mandated off one of these days. Talk to you soon. Hugs and kisses.

Hello Ally......Just want to stop by and let you know your smile is even prettier with all those teeth! Thanks to mommy and daddy for sharing all the great pics of you and Ashley. You continue to be a good girl ......you are in my thoughts and prayers daily.

Hello beautiful! I love those teeth...they make you look like a new woman!I am so happy that you still love to smile. What a brave and strong little girl you are. You are truly special and we are all blessed to be a part of your life.

Tell your big sister that I love her little "punch-buggy" (as Mandee and her friends call them). And TWO birthday cakes. It's a good thing Mommy has an "in" at the dentist!

Hugs and kisses to everyone...

Love, Aunt Jeanne

PS: Mandee says hello too and she can't wait to see you at home!

HI ALLY, I'M GLAD YOU HAD A GOOD WEEK AND HAD SOME FUN WITH YOUR BIG SISTER. YOU TELL ASH THAT'S A PRETTY HOT CAR FOR A LITTLE CHICK.LOVE,AUNT SHELL

LITTLE ALLY, SORRY I HAVEN'T WRITTEN IN A WHILE BUT I HAVE STILL BEEN PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY TO GIVE THEM THE STRENGTH TO CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR YOU TO GET HEALTHY. I AM SURE THAT ASHLEY WOULD LOVE TO GIVE YOU A RIDE IN HER NEW CAR (WHICH IS NICER THAN MINE) SO YOU HAD BETTER KEEP GETTING STRONGER SO YOU CAN GO HOME WITH MOM AND DAD. I HAVE A NEW NIECE TOO AND I THANK GOD THAT SHE DOES NOT HAVE TO GO THROUGH WHAT YOU ARE SO WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE. I WILL KEEP PRAYING FOR YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. GET BETTER LITTLE ONE. GOD BLESS!!!

Hi Cousin Ally! I pray for you every night to come home soon. I want to play with you and help you explore the world. I love you! From your big cousin Zachary!

Hi Baby Girl! Zachary told me exactly what to type for him. We all can't wait for you to come home. I miss you baby and remember Uncle Steve and I are thinking about you and praying for you everyday. We love you very much!

Hi Ally- Hope you had a good week. Thinking of you alot and miss you. Say hi to the family for me.

Hi, Ally. We're so glad they didn't have to give you a new central line! Olivia can't wait to see new pictures of you and talks about playing with your sister all the time. We hope to come visit you again soon; or maybe when you get home! You go girl!!!

Hello beautiful! Hope you are feeling better today. How about some chicken soup or echinecia? That first cold is always the toughest. Hang in there. You are all constantly in my thoughts and prayers...

Hugs and kisses to everyone. Hope to see you soon.

Love, Aunt Jeanne

Hi Ally,
Thinking of and praying for you and your family. Hopefully, your cold will be short and you'll bounce right back. Thank you for all the great pictures you're sending, it's really great to see you.
Love,
The Snyder's