Prayer Responses

After we posted our prayer letter and began providing updates on Summer's status, the outpouring of support was overwhelming. I didn't want to forget our friends and family who offered their support, so I saved the emails, comments, and notes of support.  Here are the ones I collected.

Dear Jim & Lisa,

I just prayed to God that Summer Marie would be OK. I also asked the Blessed Virgin Marie to pray for Summer Marie.

I sent this to my dad---this made me cry...speak to you soon.

I am very concerned about Lisa and Summer. I hope everything turns out positive for all of you. Keep me posted.

I want to offer my deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family. My wife is 26 weeks along right now and I know that I worry about her and our baby boy. You, your wife and Summer will definitely be in our prayers and in our thoughts. I wish the best for Summer and I know that she is in the best hands at this time. She will pull through and live to be a healthy girl. I hope that all is well with you otherwise and I know how stressful situations like this are. Our first son was born two weeks late and had to be surgically removed also. Following the surgery, my wife had post-partum hemorrhage and I almost lost her. GOD BLESS SUMMER

First I'd like to say congratulations on the birth of your new daughter. I'm so sorry to hear about the complications. My granddaughter spent the first week of her life in neonatal, but she was only five weeks early. Lisa & Summer will be added to my family's prayers until they're home and safe with you.

You have my prayers and those of my family. May God bless the mother and child.

You and Lisa have the support and prayers of Becky and I, as well as my extended CRC Family. Today's medical capabilities are truely miraculous - keep the faith. Our thoughts are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Summer. We know you are giving her the best care and your constant attention. If there is anything I can do that can help smooth your life during this time, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Summer is in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear about the complications. Your friends, family and the doctors are also in my prayers. If there is anything at all I can do for you, please - please let me know. I would love to come visit Lisa and Summer. I look forward to babysitting for you. I know that God is watching over you. Take care of yourselves and don't lose faith.

My thoughts and good energy im sending to you, Lisa, and wee little Summer. Thank you for allowing me to share your needs. Surround yourself with white light.. im certain both mother and daughter will grow strong and thrive.

Susie and I told our covenant group on Tues nite about your situation and you have the group's prayers. This is part of Vienna Presbyterian Church. Is Lisa at home yet? I'll call later.

I'm sorry to hear about your daughter and wife and I wanted to let you know that they are both in my husband's and my prayers. I hope your daughter recovers.

Thank you for your message and my prayers are with you, your wife, and Summer Marie.

I am very sorry to hear your news. If there is anything we can do please let us know.

Know that our prayers are with you all. Thanks for including me as a caring friend.

All the best. Keep in mind at all times that God is in control. I know it's tough, but the biggest thing you, personally, have to fight is fear. God's got the stick--keep that in mind to the exclusion of all else

You will all be in our prayers! God bless.

Thank you very much for sharing this prayer request. in turn, i have sent it to city employees and others, including my mom and her friends (i think grandmothers' prayers are especially powerful!). please keep us posted.

Since I saw your message you have been in thoughts constantly! My prayers are with you all! Hang in there you're all going to make it! You made me immediately think of one verse that has helped me on more than one occasion. "Be strong and of good courage for the Lord your God is with you where ever you go." If there is anything I can do to help you out please let me know!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Congratulations on one of life's biggest miracles.

How are Lisa and Summer doing? I hope everything is well.

Yes we will pray for the mother and baby. All the best!

I've just been through the web site and think this is a fascinating story reflecting the power of love and prayer and friendship. I am amazed that you've been able to put all of this together in the face of such adversity. My thoughts and prayers are with you and with your permission I will pass this on to some of my co-workers.

Hope you and Summer are doing well.....talk to you soon

I used my new color printer to print off the picture on the forth week. Came out with incredible clarity. Looks like that foot is up for a kick. This column is turning into a medical education resource. Amazing the number of things you now know that you might never have known ( and might not ever wanted to know). 

Our kids were always "one handers", with Robin always being off the weight charts on the bottom. When I hold completely normal nine pounders, they feel strange. Get the feeling you have that beat.

We are glad that things are working out. I checked Summer's web page...amazing!!

Good to hear of the progress being made by the little one. We will keep praying for her.

Glad to hear all is as well as we could really ask. I was thinking of all the stuff you guys are going through right now and I went and dug up my old photos of my daughter when she was in children's hospital. I had forgotten just how many wires and tubes were in her. As well as a breathing machine puffing for her when she wasn't even trying. Anyway, she is now my largest and strongest kid. She gets less colds than her siblings. It's really pretty amazing.

Wonderful to hear that Summer is progressing well. We'll keep in touch with your web page.

How about putting in some of the basic stats. this will help compute how far she will be able to kick a ball. Like height, weight, and update it as you find out??????

I received your message as I was switching jobs (again) regarding your daughter and just want to let you know that she is in my prayers.

Hey, I couldn't sleep so I was surfing and decided to check Summer's page. I didn't know that y'all were updating it. I read the whole thing and I'll show it to Michele tomorrow (Day 20 almost made me cry). I know what you are all going through. My sister was born at 6 and 1/2 months. They said that she had brain damage and that she would never be able walk without the help of leg braces. Amazingly she turned out fine.....and this was back in 1980. You are all in our thoughts.

Spoke with Lisa on the phone yesterday and she sounds great. We are glad to know this and that wee little Summer is also doing so well. I've seen the update including the new pictures on the web. Amazing. We'll keep praying for the Muccio team.

Anyway, just wanted to let you know I've been silently following Summer's progress on the Web and keeping her in our prayers. Looking forward the the day she can come home with you.

I have been following the progress of your little girl. I am so sorry you and Lisa are going through this. I pray that everything works out perfectly. I will try and give Lisa a call soon.

Hi---Jim---know you were real glad to hold your daughter-----I'm so very glad that things are going better for her now. Guess the prayers helped---sure like to think so anyway. Was glad to hear that Lisa can drive now, I know that pleased her ! Our prayers are still with you guyes, and even more so for little Summer.

Hi Jim, I just want to acknowledge your message and that I share your concerns.

I loved coming home today and reading about the sixth week. I loved the picture of her in her dress. Girl's have a way of stealing their dad's heart. I know the effect Samantha has on me. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers back here in PA.

I'm glad you enjoyed the story. I agonized over how much to include and what was (unfortunately) left out. I can only hope the severity of your ordeal the strength you drew from those around you balanced out. I trust Summer is continuing to grow stronger. Everyone in the office was asking about her once they read the story. I talked with our photo editor, and she said she would look at my film and make a few prints for the two of you to have. I'll be in touch once she has them done. Please let me know if you need more copies of the paper for friends or family--I should be able to rustle up a few more. Again, thank you so much for sharing your amazing story with me. I wish you all continued strength and happiness in the weeks and months to come.

I know that this is very hard on you, but as Summer grows, you will see that God has truly blessed you.

i have a little lump in my throat after reading your latest entry; what a wonderful way to start my day. my mom and her friends at st. leo's ask about summer often; i don't think they're up to using the 'net themselves. i can't wait to let my mom know how well things are going.

We are praying for Summer and for you guys too. Our 3.5 months at the hospital were some of our hardest times. It seems to drag on forever, but it will come to an end quickly--it will almost be hard for you to take her away--but it's great when they get home.

I read about your precious, sweetheart in our local newspaper and wish you all the luck in the world!

I just went to Summer's Web site, all my good energy and love is with you guys. Surround Summer with white light......... there's nothing more beautiful than a baby.

Thank you so much for letting me share in this part of your life! This has to be the most moving experiences I have had, other than the birth of my children. I feel like I was right there, I certainly wish I could be there for you during this time! You have had, and will continue to have my prayers!

We both know that she is not out of the woods yet, she still has a long way to go. Our prayers will be with her as you well know, please give Lisa a hug for me, and take care of yourself, and I'll see you later.

Our thoughts and prayers go with you as you go through this. It's wonderful that so many people around you care so much for you all. Good luck and God bless you all.

God has a reason for Summer being born 16 weeks early.It is a miracle that could bring many lives to Chirst. Also thanks for buying Girl Scout cookies from me and oneday maybe one day Summer will be a Girl Scout and sell Girl Scout cookies. P.S. I will be praying.

Michele and I just finish reading the update of Summer on her Home Page. Congrats. It sounds as though things are going as good as possible. You are all in our thoughts.

We have just looked at her pictures!! What a gorgeous baby! We've said our prayers and send them to you and Lisa. We hope that she will be a beautiful and loving child. When does she get to come home? Once again our prayers are with you and take of yourselves as well that beautiful little girl of yours. My wife and I read about you in the Times Community Newspaper this week. Your situation reminded us both of what we went through almost ten years ago. Our newborn baby girl ended up back in the Intensive Care Unit when she was eight days old. The next two months were a blur of hopsital visits, hastily grabbed meals, and little sleep. Fortunately, her team of specialists eventually figured out what was wrong and developed a terrific treament plan. She has grown into a wonderful, healthy, typical third grader. Our thoughts and prayers go with you as you go through this. It's wonderful that so many people around you care so much for you all. Good luck and God bless you all.

I know that this is very hard on you, but as Summer grows, you will see that God has truly blessed you.