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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/13/2008 3:01:47 PM
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I also was blown away by Cole Ruotsala and his family. I am forever changed. I am truly honnored to be apart of this amazing foundation or should I say family. I will also say it is the hardest thing I have ever done to see the pain and suffering of so many children, but to know that my words and actions bring comfort to these families makes every tear that runs down my face worth it. God Bless Us All.--Jennifer Ellis
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/13/2008 3:13:36 PM
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Beth this is such a beautiful article. I feel the same way. Cole and his family have touched me in a way that I can't even explain. I am truly proud to be apart of the "family"!
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/13/2008 4:15:54 PM
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I too have followed Cole since he was diagnosed and he has completely changed my life. The way I live day to day is different because of him. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him and the Ruotsala family. Thank you for sharing your amazing son with us, he is truly one of Gods angels.
Tammy Naber
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/13/2008 4:29:21 PM
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I don't know what else to say but Praise God! Aaron
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/13/2008 5:06:24 PM
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Yes our family also has been changed because of this sweet little angel who came into our lives by chance..Love to all The meyer family
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/13/2008 5:11:42 PM
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There really isn't any other words to describe how we truely feel for this wonderful family. Beth has written the words that all of us find so hard to put together. Aaron, your family simply amazes me! & Cole truely has been a blessing to everyone who has known him & followed him through Caringbridge. We all love you! I truely know that our beautiful angels we all share in heaven are looking upon us & getting us through everyday, good or bad. God bless you all.
Tracy Tomany
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/13/2008 5:30:10 PM
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I have also followed Cole's story. I have a little boy of my own and I am forever changed because of Cole. I will NEVER take a single moment for granted. That sweet little boy has changed so many lives in his short time with us.
Melissa
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/13/2008 5:48:42 PM
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I followed Cole's website as well, he an his amazing story really touched my heart as well. God is the only answer to life's difficulties. Cole was put on this earth to be a big witness to everyone and he has definately done that, my life will never be the same because of him! I know now to love, laugh, and make each moment count - because tomorrow may be too late!
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/13/2008 6:52:36 PM
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It is truly amazing how much Cole has changed our lives for the better. This sweet little boy brought us all together. I am honored to be part of the prayer team as well. God Bless you all.
Kelly
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/13/2008 7:02:00 PM
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Isnt it amazing how Cole brought out so much love in so many people. He was a real life angel long sent to earth to remind us of what is important in life.
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/13/2008 7:05:59 PM
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I was sent to Coles site by an e-mail in the late summer, and I was instantly drawn to this little guy. I started praying and continued up until he got his wings. Aaron, such an amazing person, just amazed me during this time, and then he started C.O.L.E. Prayer Team and the foundation. Cole changed my life forever, I now have several children I pray for each day. You get drawn into these families and become a part of them. Coles family will always be special to me as long as I live, for they put me on a path of being able to give something to people. My life will never be the same, and I thank God that so many people are getting involved. I will always beleive Cole was put here to bring us together. Thank you Beth White for such an awesome article. God Bless all of you.Mary
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/13/2008 8:01:05 PM
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That really sums up my thoughts as well, Beth. Although we never met, I felt and still feel as if Cole were my own son. There was an instant connection that I just cannot and don't want to let go of. Aaron and Moireen were so generous in sharing Cole with all of us and I am a better person for it. I look at life completely different because of Cole. Every day I as I check the site and see that little buddy smiling with those amazing eyes, it brings me instantly back to what we should all be about: Caring Openly, Loving Eternally. I too am so proud to be a part of this wonderful group of people and this cause. Thank you again Cole for opening my eyes to what really matters in life.
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/13/2008 9:31:59 PM
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I am not very good at trying to convey what is in my heart when it comes to putting it into words. Beth... everything that you wrote is exactly what I too am feeling. I fell in love with Cole the first time I saw him on the Caring Bridge site when he was first diagnosed. Something that I can't explain happened to me at that moment. He immediately made his way into my heart. Cole was and still is a very special little boy and now a very special little angel. I still cry when I think of him and all that he and his family went through. I still deeply mourn his passing. It has affected me like no one else ever has. I have never met Cole and yet I feel as if I have lost one of my own children. I love the Routsala family as if they were related. How can you not love them??? I love the video of Cole when he was talking on the phone. I love when Alaya was asking "whose this" and Cole answers "Cole" and with a twinkle in his eye he starts to laugh. Another favorite part of that video is when Alaya and Cole are playing with Playdough and Cole gets up to go in the other room to get a dinosaur. Aaron is trying to stop Cole so that he doesn't pull the IV out. Alaya gets up says "I'll move it Cole" meaning the IV pole and moves it for Cole. What a beautiful little sweetheart she is. You could see the bond between Cole and Alaya. I always keep Alaya in my prayers. She must be hurting and missing Cole so much. I have truly learned so much from that beautiful little boy. I want to say thank you to Beth for all that she has done and for that wonderful tribute to Cole. You are amazing! Aaron & MoireenFirst I want to thank you for sharing your beautiful angel Cole with us. I only wish that it was under better circumstances. I can see where Cole got his strength and caring nature from. For you to have the strength and energy to start the COLE Foundation at a time when the devastating loss of Cole was still so raw, amazes me. God Bless you for all that you have done. The COLE Foundation has already helped so many families who have children that are dealing with life threatning illnesses or who have suffered the loss of a child due to cancer. We need to get the word out to the government and researchers that a lot more money needs to be put into cancer research so that no parent should have to go through watching their child or loved one suffer from this evil disease. May God hear our prayers and grant us a cure for this devastating disease. Love, Hugs & continued PrayersJackieC.O.L.E Prayer TeamCaring Openly, Loving Eternallywww.colesfoundation.com Jackie Fuller Lattanzio jfullerlatt@comcast.net CT
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/14/2008 7:39:50 AM
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Beth, It's like you took a "snap-shot" picture of my heart and soul and spelled it out! I wouldn't change a word, I feel the exact same I just can't seem to get it into words.Cole is one amazing child and his family are awesome examples of God's love and compassion. I too am a PROUD C.O.L.E member! I can't imagine working on behalf of anything else, childhood cancer and the people/children it affects.God Bless, tina@colesfoundation.comC.O.L.E. (caring openly, loving eternally) Prayer Team www.colesfoundation.com
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/14/2008 10:58:51 AM
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Beautiful. Great job!
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/14/2008 11:25:54 AM
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Beth, you said it all. Each time I read a journal entry I am inspired and grateful. I am inspired by the courage and faith of this family because they know the Lord is with them even when things are bad and not going their way. Just as Aaron has shown by creating the foundation and the prayer team out of an otherwise bad situation. Finally, I feel grateful to be part of such a wonderful ministry! I can answer the business phone calls at home, do my chores, and best of all, take a few minutes at my own leisure to make someone's day by just stopping by their page and leaving them an encouraging message and prayer. It is a blessing to be God's tool in this wonderful ministry.
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/16/2008 9:32:38 AM
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My life has also been changed by a chance meeting with Cole & his family. I met Cole on the very night that his symptoms eventually sent him to the hospital. He was trying to catch frogs in a pond with his dad, appearing to be a totally healthy, very normal, little adorable boy. Little did I know that in a short 8 weeks he would forever change the way I look at a day. His journey would touch thousands of lives that way thru the postings on Caring Bridge. I truly believe that his purpose was to bring his father Aaron into all of our lives! The words he posted were a daily lesson on living, when most would have only been able to concentrate on avoiding death. This family has reminded me to hug a little longer, to realize the little blessings & to appreciate every moment with my family & friends! I feel blessed to have met Cole and I am honored to be a part of the community his family calls home!
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/17/2008 9:20:53 AM
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You took the words right out of my mouth! God Bless!
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 11/19/2008 4:18:26 AM
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god bless ya all lvies
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RE: A new found love with Cole Ruotsala - 1/6/2009 7:22:23 AM
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I want to thank Aaron and Moireen for letting me be a part of thier lives, sharing Cole with us until his journey, and then continuing on with something none of us would have ever imagine would grow so big and fast. It has changed my life, in more ways than one. Almost a million post on Coles website is just amazing. I think everyone that read his story just couldn't let go of that precious face and smile, and to have Aaron start this site and have it grow so fast, has to be God's plan. Thank you Beth you said it all for us, but just wanted to also thank Aaron for sharing also.
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