Since our video has went viral, I have received thousands of messages about Christian through Facebook and e-mail. Some of them are funny, some are sweet, some make me burst out laughing, and some bring me to tears. Some of them are just worth sharing. I want to share the most amazing messages that I have received, and also, keep these on record to read to Christian when he's older so he can know what kind of an impact he has had on the world! So here goes!
Celeste
Hi Lacey I am a 34yr old mother of 2 from Ohio. I saw your youtube link on a friends facebook page and Christian has changed my life forever. On April 25 I took 3 bottles of pills and just wanted life to be over. While in the ICU a friend showed me your story and in that heart beat my life changed. That litle boy of your's saved me and gave me back the will to live and I truly believe God had a part in it. I received the help I needed and I am very blessed today. I would love to speak to you sometime [...] feel free to call anytime. God bless you and your family and my hero Christian. With Love Celeste
- i just watched your video..i really dont have the right words to expess my feelings..you are a hero..or more...this world needs people like you..i wish you and your family have a wonderful life..and im sure you ll..im from greece..thanks for accept me..me and my family love Christian...thanks again...for all...i send you my love
Angel- Hi, Lacey! I just wanted to let you know that your story and your video have led me to start getting my relationship back with God. I used to be one of the most Godly women I knew. And then a whole lot changed in my life. I lost who I was, and in turn, lost Him. But now, I'm coming to a place in my life, I need Him more than ever and I'm trying to find myself again and who I used to be. And your story has helped me with that. So thank you for being so brave and thank you for sharing your story with the world! It really has had a huge affect on people!
Nancy- Just a quick note, I know you are probably very busy. Thank you for putting your story out for the public to see. I just finished my paralegal degree and hope to be able to continue my career in law, and work for the rights of people with disabilities. Your story re-assures that this is the path, I need follow. I have three kids; my oldest two had learning disabilities and sensory problems when they were younger. I fought for their rights to get a proper education and prevent anybody from bullying them and forced the public school district to provide services. It is going to be a fun and joyful life, Christian is an adorable and beautiful child. God has big plans for him and I am so happy you choose to bring him in to the world. God bless you!!!!
Nicole- I just want to take a minute to say thank you! You have humbled me and centered me again. These past 5 years I've lived in fantasy land thinking that my daughter is perfect because she had all 10 fingers and 10 toes, she formed "normal" and came out healthy. None of that makes her perfect. Your son is perfect. Yes, my kids are too. Not because of their looks but because they're gifts from God. They're perfect because they have such an innocence and purity. They have nothing but genuine real feelings. They're perfect because they're God's children. Your story has truly moved me and given me growth that I so clearly needed. Truth is, without realizing it, I had gotten caught up in the superficial beauty of my children instead of the inner true beauty. Your Christian is adorable. He seems so happy and full of life. I'm sure that's due to you and your husband. I pray for your family and for all your dreams to come true! Once again, thank you so much. You have no idea the gift you've given me!
Emma
- a lil poem i wrote for christain xx
I might be blind,yet i still see,the beautiful family,god gave to me.I see colours,red,white and blue,i see mummy's smile, when her love pours throu.
God has big plans,
you wait and see,
i will achieve everything,
life wont defeat me!.
I maybe be young,
and i may be small,
but with love by my side,
i know i'll conquer it all.
big hugs and kisses for such a gawgus happy lil boy xx
Pati
I watched a video about your awesome blessing of love,
Your beautiful little boy, a special gift from above.
Who though he doesn’t see the same as most do....
His vision of others , will be so clear and so true.
He’ll see things that most of us can’t even see,
He’ll be the one who sees with his heart, so amazingly.
He won’t see the stares, the shortcomings of others,
for he’ll learn to view life, simply, from his Mother.
A woman who knows the beauty of the smile she sees....
Who hears his laughter, his squeals of delight, to her, true beauty.....
He’ll learn that love doesn’t come in color, shape or size .
He’ll never judge what he sees, for he doesn’t view it with eyes.
He’ll see others with his heart, the golden rule comes to mind.
Treat others as you’d have them treat you, best knowledge to find.
He’ll learn from her hugs, her teaching him everything she can,
To assure he has all life’s lessons for when he becomes a man.
God makes no mistakes, its never been ours to even question at all....
He gave Christian to you, knowing you'r special enough to handle the call.
SpartanWarrior46
- Your child has made me view the world in a whole different perspective. I laugh at sick and evil jokes that are based upon life threatening illnesses and? such, but Christian has made me show that I am a heartless person and now I cry when I watch any of your videos. It has made me think on what I laugh at and now I have had enough. I want to stop being a sick and evil person and try and help people like this and try to be a whole better person. Thank you so much for sharing these videos
Rylee
Dear Lacey,
I recently read that your daily life is ALWAYS on overload. I completely understand, but I wanted to let you know that I have recently overcome deep depression. I have kept tabs on you and sweet little Christian ever since I saw the video of your family's story on a friends page that she had shared in a prayer chain. You and sweet little Christian have changed my life completely. You have given me hope and inspiration to get out of bed everyday and make my life worth living. Through Christian's testimony, I have grown closer with the Lord as well as with my own family. I wanted to say thank you very much for never giving up. For never letting the views of others get to you. And most of all, for sharing your story so that others may be set free. Thank you soo much. I am not sure where I would be to this day, if I would even still be 'here', had I not seen your video. Keep the faith.
Thank you!!!!!!
Wow... i just saw your video! I'm sure you get comments daily... but i just had to tell you; when i saw you hold up the picture of you kissing your son, it instantly rang true to me that THAT'S how God loves all of us!!! He sees us as beautiful and worthy of love and life JUST the way He created us. Despite how the world sees us (and more so, how we often see ourselves), despite all our struggles and failings, He loves us with the kind of love YOU witness to. YOU are SUCH a tangible and real example of HOW God loves!! the WORLD needs this more than anything else!!! (I personally needed this)...... The world is STARVING for love and doesn't know a God who IS love itself because so many of us are far more blind than the blindness your son experiences on earth. All people want is to feel that kind of accepting and unconditional love (that is right before us), yet we fill it with things that leave us even more broken too many times. So, thank you for being a LIGHT in the darkness and a window to SEE God's heart! If only people could SEEE God's love, i know people would be reached. Your tangible witness is SO much stronger than the countless sermons out there. I TRULLLLLLLY will be praying that thousands come to KNOW and feel God's LOVE by seeing the witness you are! Thank you for being so strong, faithful and witnessing to ALLLLL of us. The world needs your message. I pray God blesses you more abundantly than any of us can imagine for choosing LOVE .....
GOD BLESS YOU!!!
PS: you must be an amazing person in general for God to place the life of such a beautiful child in your hands. We all know many others in the world would have sadly sent Christian back to God too soon....... but God KNEW YOU would let his face and love be seen by not only you, but the world!!! you are amazing!!
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.....again, thank you.
I thought I would tell you about my daughter. I had her November 8 2010 when I first held her in my arms I noticed one cheek was bigger than the other. Everybody just laughed when I mentioned it until they actually looked at her. Sure enough it was a concern to everybody after that.she had multiple ultrasounds on it and they couldn't tell me why or what was wrong. We were sent to childrens mercy hospital in kc mo. She had multiple ultrasounds and an MRI at less than 2 months old. Nothing but fat that's all no fluid nothing. Well we have regular visits now with a hematologist. She most likely has a tumor on her liver but they can't find it yet. Anyways I was 5 months pregnant the night before my ultrasound when I watched your video it was so inspiring.. I was completely amazed because people point and talk about my daughter also. Your video gave me hope. So the next day I found out I was going to have a son! The first name that came to my mind was Christian. So my son was born September 14 his name is Christian Scott. I will tell him when he's older where his name came from and how he helped give me strength for rylee. So thank you for sharing your story it has truly made a difference in my life. God bless you and your family.
Lacey,
I saw you and Christian on the square in Murfreesboro Trick-or-treating and instantly you and Christian were in my heart.
That night I looked on Facebook and a friend had liked one of your pictures and I knew that that was a sign from God for me to reach out to you.
Being a new mother is not easy on MOST moms but when something is wrong with your baby it makes it even harder.
We as mothers want to fix everything and keep our children safe and protect them from EVERYTHING and it doesn't take long to realize once your baby is born you can't protect them and keep them safe all of the time.
I just watched your video on YouTube and it did many things to me.
1. I cried
2. I smiled
3. I was humbled
4. I was embarrassed
5. I was filled with God's spirit
These are just a few...
You are an inspiration to so many people. You have taken a situation that would have brought most people to their knees and shown so much grace, maturity and strength and have created something so inspiring and beautiful.
I will not pretend to know what a day in your life would like. I have two beautiful and healthy children who keep me on my toes most days. We juggle doctors appointments, church, play dates, shopping and just recently kindergarten and I wish for more hours in the day.
I know that you don't know me and you may have many offers but I want you to know you are never alone. If you ever need help just reach out to me. I have experienced a lot as a mother and from one mom to another we all have our breaking points and we all need help.
I am a Christian and can tell from your video that you are too. I feel like Christians story could not only save lost souls but your story of strength and of miracles could help struggling Christians in their walk.
I will continue to have you and Christian in my prayers along with your new little miracle.
Your sister in Christ,
Judy
