| Toby Mail April |
| Toby, It's been a long haul, kiddo. I'm glad you'll be home soon, for you and for your parents. Love, Patty |
| Dear Toby The picture of you and mom kangarooing is so beautiful, I've made it my desktop background. Without a tube in your mouth, I bet you are beginning to speak up. It won't be long now. Love, Grandma Glick |
| Congratulations, Graduate!!! I'm so proud of you, Toby and can't wait to hear the news that you're on the way home!!! Just say no to the morphine for the next few days and I'll bet you're outta there......I love you, Aunt Jan |
| Hi, Tobes- i just can't believe how well you're doing! who needs a show to determine the ultimate survivor.. you win! you know what? the other day i thought, "i wish i could lose 5 lbs." and then i thought, "THAT'S AN ENTIRE TOBY!" so, i decided that i'm okay just the way that i am... thanks :) Keep it up, littl' one. You're doing great. xxoo (aunt) becky |
| Haven't seen your documentary yet, but you are definitely the best fundraiser in the family. Way to go!!! Grandma Glick |
| Hey, Sweetie - I just read the latest and it sounds like you're giving up the CPAP...GOOD GOING!!! (shhhh - i just heard some news!! you have a new family member - yup, it's true!. his name's Jack for now - shhh, don't yell with excitement - we have to whisper. your grammy belyea got him this morning and she told us all about him. i can't wait to see pictures of you meeting him! hurry and get home so you and "jack" can snuggle.) I'm not sure you're still going to want to speak to me since you're a big TV star but know that I love you.. Aunt Jan |
| Lori Walton: So, now you're a movie star! So much happening in your life. It's amazing that it hasn't gone to your head. Do be kind to your adoring public. |
| Grandma & Grandpa Belyea: Hi Toby. Everyday we look at your progress and the pictures of your sweet face and everyday we smile with such joy and pride. Some days Grandama cries because she is so happy. Keep going, little boy, and before you know it we will be playing on "our beach". Hugs and kisses through cyber space - we can't wait until we can kiss you for real. |
| Dear Toby...I would like to attend the ceremony when you are awarded the Emmy for best documentary...Hooray for you! Cousin Suzanne |
| Aaron: That's the way to kick the habit, Toby! Just say to no CPAP! (and morphine too). |
| Auntie Donna Mowery: Hi Sweet Toby boy.... Keep up the good work on gaining weight....this is just what you are supposed to do....you are looking good !!!!! Blessings |
| Just got the word that you've reached 5 WHOLE POUNDS!!!! Yes, you go, darlin.....Does that mean you can soon go home???? Oh, I hope so. Once you're home you're sure to grow fat and sassy..I love you - Aunt Jan (Sooner says he love you too) |
| Tobias - Dude (will you even know what dude means by the time you're old enough to read this?), you're doing awesome! I got to come see you last week and you were so cute and perfect. Keep on keepin' on little man! Cari and Sara |
| Lori Walton: Just read your update, Toby. Glad to see you're progressing nicely. Mom and dad are waiting to hear you in full voice. Boy, will you show them what a pair of lungs can do when you get started. Pass the ear plugs! |
| Hi, Sweetie - I just read the latest from your Mom and Dad. They sound a little dejected that you don't like your oxygen prongs. Could you fake it a little and make believe that you love them??? I know that you're a big, brave boy - you can do this!!! They really, REALLY want to take you home to your own bed where they can love on you 24-7. I love you....Aunt Jan |
| Anne Schneider: Hi Toby. I'm a friend of your grandmother Peggy and Granddad Milt... and I went hiking once with your Mom and grandmother in Glacier National Park. You are really growing now and will get to go home soon... one of these days, you will be hiking Glacier National Park, too. Watch out for the bears! |
| Toby, Your parents are commenting that their reports about your progress are now boring. We like to be bored with your good news. We still check your development and progress on a daily basis. Your mom and dad are beginning to be able to hold you more often and for longer periods of time. We know that they are so happy to be able to do that and we are happy for them. Keep up the great work and we hope to be able to hold you ourselves in the not so distant future. Joe and Kay Beavo |
| Teresa Hall: Hi ya Toby! I just wanted to tell you that we are so happy to see your progress on your website. You have some fantastic family kiddo to have taken the time to keep all of us informed like that! I'm sure you already know that though. You hang in there little guy! I'm sending you bunches of cyber smoochies! |
| Jan Earley: Hi, Sweetie - I just checked your weight chart and it looks like you're not far from goin home (at least weight-wise). Keep it up!!! You know, I just had a thought. How are you going to feel when you're old enough to read and know that so many folks you haven't met know all about your early days? I surely hope you feel loved. You absolutely are and I hope that we can meet some day..... |
| Linda Golden: Toby, This is your cousin Linda sending you much love. I'm thrilled to read of your progress. Can't wait for the opportunity to meet you in person. Greetings also to your mom and dad. Love, Linda |
| Steve and Leah McLean: Hi Baby Toby! We've been watching your progress via the internet and wow are you doing well and getting big. We will be coming to Seattle next week for a conference and we are hoping to see your parents, and maybe you too! We'll be in touch with Mom and Dad regarding the details. Stay strong little one, you are a champ. Lots of love :) The McLean's in Michigan |
| Cousin Suzanne: WAY TO GO, TOBY!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK....LOVE TO ALL THREE OF YOU, SUZANNE |
| Patty: Hey Toby, I love to see a good, strong positive trend in a graph. Good going on the growing, kiddo! Thanks Jen and Dave! It's great to see that he's doing so well. |
| grandpa g. we love our daily toby fixes. and we are excited to see you in your crib for pesach. love |
| Cousin Sheila: Grammie and Gramp have been in looking you over and they approve of your progress!! Keep it up. YOu are dooing sooooo well! We all love you. Keep it up! |
| Great Grandma Porter Hi Toby: Mom tells me that your doing very good. And that bath today was a great thing for such a little guy. One of these days you will get to go home and visit with Josey. She is such a nice dog. I know that the 2 of you will get along very well. Be sure to take her representative home with you. |
| Cousin Suzanne: Dear Toby...Your 4/4 progress report is super. Keep up the good work! Much love, Suzanne |
| Jan Earley: I've been checking in on you daily, little man and I can't believe how well you're doing. You're quite the handsome young man and don't worry about your clothes not fitting right now...at the rate you're going there's going to be a major shopping trip...Love is coming your way from Vermont..... |
| Lisa Godina: Little Toby: Though we have never met you have endeared yourself in my heart. The strength and determination that you show now makes me wonder what you'll do later in life. I imagine you all grown up and reading all the messages that have been sent, seeing the pictures of all that you went through when you were so small. If you ever wonder what the big deal of it all is please consider this. You entered the world much too soon and yet you survived. Not without struggles, not without pain, but with love and prayers. As your mom and dad were so brave to share your story each step of the way, they have allowed the rest of us to join them in this journey. We've cried with them through the pain and we cheered with them at each little step you took. And now we watch and wait to see what is in store for you. But for now Little Toby sleep, eat, and grow knowing that you are loved even by those you may never meet. hugs, kisses, and prayers, Lisa |
| Grandma G Regarding the pix from extubation day. Definitely a Belyea. |
| Laura Hertel: Keep up the good work Toby. You are just a darling little boy and we love to watch your progress. Hi to you Mom and Dad too. |
| Joe Barker: Best of luck Toby and I didn't even know Dad was pregnant! |
| Larry, Sarah, Madison and Christian Barrett: Toby, We are all so impressed with your progress! We just can't wait for you to keep improving and make your April Fool's Day joke of going home a reality! Keep up the fight! Love, Your Bainbridge Island fan club! |