tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post1163242067558063431..comments2023-03-25T02:16:41.169-07:00Comments on "I BELIEVE THAT WE CAN WIN!": I feel like I hit the lottery!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465340008524404065noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-22623182558879506382013-04-03T04:30:06.461-07:002013-04-03T04:30:06.461-07:00What a treat to read for everyone! Chris writes ab...What a treat to read for everyone! Chris writes about how important respect and gratitude are to him in his essay. He also comments on how so many teenagers at school are disrespectful to their parents and how they don't realize how lucky they are to have them. In my opinion, we are living in a world right now where I feel that the majority of our younger generation feel "entitled". Judging from what I just read, Chris didn't feel that way at all. He truly appreciated you and the rest of his family, his friends at school, his girlfriend and even his community. Just another reason to be proud of what an amazing Mom you are and what a wonderful son you raised. God Bless You.Ktkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05091024477324267274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-28603975986162883962013-03-23T20:43:53.703-07:002013-03-23T20:43:53.703-07:00Many times we say "He/She would have loved th...Many times we say "He/She would have loved this" or "He/She would have wanted it this way" about our lost loved ones. Reading Chris's writing made me think how truly happy he must be to see his community come together to support his parents, his girlfriend and his friends. That is part of his legacy - bringing people together to support each other and lean on each other. <br />I can't imagine how thrilling it must be for you to have found his writings. It must feel like letters from heaven for you. God Bless You!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139954695692134720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-43806156717551905752013-03-21T08:27:46.059-07:002013-03-21T08:27:46.059-07:00Wow - that essay was definitely a gift. So optimi...Wow - that essay was definitely a gift. So optimistic! We could all learn a little bit by reading this about seeing the best in people and in our community. I've said this before but your son was a very special person. Thank you for sharing this wonderful treasure.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01624166636548530481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-30895832394618412392013-03-21T08:16:25.316-07:002013-03-21T08:16:25.316-07:00One word...PRECIOUS <3
I felt like I heard Chri...One word...PRECIOUS <3<br />I felt like I heard Chris's voice for ths first time. Thank you for that opportunity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-88091555775136642332013-03-21T05:35:46.983-07:002013-03-21T05:35:46.983-07:00What an amazing, insightful, mature young man Chri...What an amazing, insightful, mature young man Chris was... You should be so proud of him, as I know you were.. Thank you for sharing this. It is a breath of fresh air to read this..I too often hear the way kids talk about their parents and always wondered what my kids said about me.. thinking how sad those parents who have given up so many things and done so much for their kids to have them speak badly about them like that. <br /><br />DonnaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824478057593515309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-38041483445817806652013-03-20T19:34:19.491-07:002013-03-20T19:34:19.491-07:00AMAZING ! How lucky for you to have found that. C...AMAZING ! How lucky for you to have found that. Chris was an awesome young man thanks to you and your husband. My son shares Chris' favorite number of 88. Whenever it comes time to pick jerseys for his sports teams he has to have 88 and if he can't have that number he goes for any number with and 8 in it. Please know that everytime my son takes the feild or court wearing an 8 in some form I will be thinking of and saying a prayer for Chris.<br />God BlessAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01428442276620518264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-55314674181968024772013-03-20T19:27:04.990-07:002013-03-20T19:27:04.990-07:00I'm so happy for you Regina! What a treasure y...I'm so happy for you Regina! What a treasure you've found! This blog is so powerful. Even though I don't respond regularly, I read every day and am equally affected by your words, stories, and everyone's responses. The support and positive energy this has created is truly amazing. I'm very happy for you too that writing this blog has helped you heal and find peace. I wish that for you every day and was so happy that you don't feel the need to write every day. Admittedly, I miss reading your stories daily but am more pleased with the fact that you will write when you feel compelled, and these last few blog posts are a great result. I echo the sentiment of so many others - Chris is an amazing person and a true gift to the world. It is great to know that his special personality lives on with the same intensity it did before. You have a lovely family and one to be emulated! I look forward to reading more about you, Chris and all the good that can exist in the world. Also, you have awesome photos!! They are so expressive and really show what happy times were occurring when they were taken. Peace to you Regina.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09269656195447373200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-21078273386464663662013-03-20T17:51:24.623-07:002013-03-20T17:51:24.623-07:00Regina- I logged back on tonight because I just sa...Regina- I logged back on tonight because I just saw the picture of you all with the O.C.C. motorcycle. I've know about that for a little while. My husband is the GSM for CBS 6, but since they are sponsoring the event, I'm not allowed to enter to win. :-( But it is really beautiful and I am sure it will bring in a lot of money in honor of Chris and Deanna! I'll be sharing the post to promote the event. Good night. -AnneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295891860217243836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-87742826768003914002013-03-20T16:28:03.785-07:002013-03-20T16:28:03.785-07:00Regina,
First, I like to tell you I read your blog...Regina,<br />First, I like to tell you I read your blog on a daily basis & if I miss a day or more I tell my husband, I need to have my quite time to read my "Chris Stewart Blog". I found pleasure in reading your blog and I think it helps me to deal with a tragic accident that my husband was in on 9/27/2012. He was a innocent driver going down route 9 in Malta when he was struck by another vechile and sustained many injuries that required multiple surgieries. He's still recovering and it will take alot of therapy and dedication to get too his best physical shape possible. It's so amazing how something tragic makes you look at life in a different light and make you (us) to be more conscious of anothers feelings & how you can reach out to help another person or family.<br />In reading Chris essay & all your other capttions about your son Chris. I know Chris was a incredible person, friend, boyfriend to Bailey and teammate and A WONDERFUL SON! The young man he turned out to be was because of you & your family values. You see we create these values in our home and hope we instill them in our children. But when people speak about Chris "they say how polite he was & always there with a guiding hand to others" then you stumble across a essay that he wrote and you read his words from his heart, now that's a pretty incredible young man cause most young men his age would not put all there emotions on paper. Chris did, cause he believed in what he wrote. Thank you again Regina, I truly enjoy your captures.<br />Ann Marie B. Spa, NY Ann Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06550881197885529386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-2677115663803474382013-03-20T16:18:08.222-07:002013-03-20T16:18:08.222-07:00Regina,
What a wonderful find. He had such a grea...Regina,<br />What a wonderful find. He had such a great insight. He is correct alot of teens do not have respect for their parents. They expect everything and want to give nothing. I am very lucky that I have children that respect me. I am always being told their friends love me and think I am great. My kids also tell me they love me everyday and more than once. Chris was a very lucky young man to have great parents, family, friends and a wonderful girlfriend. He let everyone know it. I am so very happy for you that you found these wonderful treasures. Thank you for sharing and God bless.<br />EvelynEvelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934079687995299985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-56730477034087226252013-03-20T15:36:05.227-07:002013-03-20T15:36:05.227-07:00Regina,
WOW...you certainly hit the jackpot with ...Regina,<br /><br />WOW...you certainly hit the jackpot with this treasure. All we've learned about Chris from you these past few montsh and he confirms he knew it about himself and was just hiding it from you! He truly was a gem and was wise beyond his years. His insightfulness is amazing and his writing reminds me of you! As others have said it was so nice to hear Chris speak in his own words. We all knew you were an awesome mom and you did a great job raising a fine young man. Well, your son knew it too and how lucky he was to get the parents he did. What a gift you have been given in finding Chris' writings. I love how he talks about his love for football and sharing it with his dad! His love for playing football, his dream to play professionally and his NFL team, the Eagles...that's my Connor's team too! Everything...the job you and Mike did raising him...his love for Bailey! I was especially moved by his insight of his peers! How many kids his age fail to get it like he does! What an awesome job you and Mike did! You raised one heck of a kid!<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing this personal journal of Chris' with us!<br />hugs and peaceDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666560591613926190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-2007737680409585382013-03-20T08:59:16.503-07:002013-03-20T08:59:16.503-07:00Reg,
I am sincerely happy you found these treasure...Reg,<br />I am sincerely happy you found these treasures from Chris. He truly was a great kid - you had something to do with that! Thank you for sharing,<br />Sue V.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-72032886578356081612013-03-20T06:12:42.033-07:002013-03-20T06:12:42.033-07:00Jackpot! My neighbor was friends with Chris and ...Jackpot! My neighbor was friends with Chris and said he was always so kind and encouraging, everybody's cheerleader and motivator. But really, my whole picture of him has been painted by you. I have always assumed he was a special kid, not just because of the initial outpouring of grief, love and support, but because it has continued for the last few months with the same level of enthusiasm and intensity. It's wonderful to read about Chris in his own words, to have him paint his own picture of himself. How awesome is it that his picture matches yours and everyone elses! He really did have his life together in a good way with good perspective. I hope you can hold onto the good from this discovery- that you are a great Mom and that he loved and respected you more than most. I look forward to reading more from him! I wish you a blessed day, Regina. Thank you for sharing. -AnneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295891860217243836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-68288728618796695772013-03-20T06:10:53.820-07:002013-03-20T06:10:53.820-07:00Hi Regina,
Awwww that was such a great essay. I&#...Hi Regina,<br /><br />Awwww that was such a great essay. I'm so glad you found it and shared it with us. What a treasure! Chris is an amazing young man. I think you're pretty cool too. <br /><br />Hugs, <br />AnnAnn Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10650659499209347431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-28083368972860344372013-03-20T06:06:13.145-07:002013-03-20T06:06:13.145-07:00regina
i may not.comment a lot but i do read this ...regina<br />i may not.comment a lot but i do read this blog every time you write. you are an inspiration. you should be soooo proud of yourself you raised a fine young man!!! i am so glad you found this paper! i can see where he gets his talent of writing from. chris would be so proud of you for everything you are doing to keep his memory alive.<br /><br />jenny rileysmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093102573173125069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-17633470179149146972013-03-20T06:01:25.691-07:002013-03-20T06:01:25.691-07:00Wonderful essay! Such a positive attitude when it ...Wonderful essay! Such a positive attitude when it is so often "cool" for teens to hate on everything. Once, when discussing a loved one that had passed on at a younger age, I was told that this loved one had already accomplished more good on earth than most people do in a long life, so God rewarded her by calling her home. Chris's outlook on life is amazing. And his love and respect for his family, Bailey, and his friends & teammates is honorable. Back-up that hard drive...you don't want to lose it!!!<br /> <br /> Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17430644431872155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-81489242258392810532013-03-20T05:58:14.540-07:002013-03-20T05:58:14.540-07:00So beautiful! What a treasure for you to find.
Th...So beautiful! What a treasure for you to find. <br />Thank you for sharing it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577385576916165655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-80185861793654660352013-03-20T05:56:23.925-07:002013-03-20T05:56:23.925-07:00Regina,
That is a great essay. It just proves how...Regina,<br /><br />That is a great essay. It just proves how much Chris valued you as a parent. Most of things he wrote about kids not respecting their parents is very true. I see it when I am out and about. Chris was a great writer he must of gotten that from you. Thank you for sharing!<br /><br />ChristinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-78935352600049563532013-03-20T05:47:42.342-07:002013-03-20T05:47:42.342-07:00Regina - first I must say that there have been sev...Regina - first I must say that there have been several blogs that have made me cry and this is one of them. What a great essay written by a young man. Most young men and/or boys are not at this level when they are 17! Congratulations on raising a well rounded man.<br /><br />I find it interesting that a main part of Chris's essay is wanting a better world and the way to try to get this is by having friends and family that care and will always be there for you. In addition he felt that his community was getting there little by little. I can honestly say for all that has happened since this tragedy has occurred YOU and CHRIS has brought this community together and we are stronger then ever. I believe that you are fulling his wishes!<br /><br />Congratulations and great job on raising a sweet, respectful, thoughtful and genius man!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08375854961701518928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-52455449217760259712013-03-20T05:35:43.724-07:002013-03-20T05:35:43.724-07:00Good Morning Regina!
What a wonder essay and just ...Good Morning Regina!<br />What a wonder essay and just another example of who Chris truly was. I am so happy you have his laptop which has provided you with his inner thoughts and feelings. He definitely was a "glass half full " guy! I am sure Bailey also has enjoyed reading his thoughts and knowing how much she meant to him as well. What a wonderful boy your Chris was and is!!<br /><br />May God Bless You and YoursAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966901071879134158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-33330983906016161992013-03-20T05:31:49.532-07:002013-03-20T05:31:49.532-07:00I totally agree Justine!
Hope you're feeling ...I totally agree Justine! <br />Hope you're feeling better!<br />Xo<br />SharonNancnursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18015748655413224595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-24800087198592560272013-03-20T05:30:15.697-07:002013-03-20T05:30:15.697-07:00Regina,
You indeed DID hit the lottery!!!!! Just ...Regina,<br /><br />You indeed DID hit the lottery!!!!! Just an amazing gift for you and Mike too!!! I got a warm and fuzzy just reading HIS words!!! He was a good student and he must have gotten his writing ability from his mom, because he can write too! I love how he covered everything, family, friends, community, Bailey <3 and of course the NFL. He was very in tuned with his surroundings, and mature beyond his years...It has been a treat to read his work in this essay and in his college essay. We get to hear his voice and it just confirms what you have shared with us without actually saying it or being braggy (which, come on you have every right to be!!!)...So let us brag for you and tell you what we think...You raised an amazing young man, kind, respectful, smart, talented, good dancer, loving, hard worker and just plain AWESOME!!!! <br /><br />:) SO happy to read this paper...it warms my heart!!<br /><br />God Bless, XO<br />Annie143https://www.blogger.com/profile/16933909088655802448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-19615217538400402612013-03-20T05:24:47.346-07:002013-03-20T05:24:47.346-07:00Good Morning Regina,
That is one very special yo...Good Morning Regina, <br /><br />That is one very special young man! I am almost speechless. <br />His insight and appreciation for the important things in life is something that in a perfect world you wish for your child but would never expect. <br />Regina... You and your husband did an amazing job.. Not only were you excellent role models and teachers.. But you were even liked, loved and respected. A very difficult task! I didn't know who amazes me more... You or Chris?<br /><br />Thank you or sharing this beautiful and insightful letter.. It really made my day! <br />Xoxo<br />Sharon Nancnursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18015748655413224595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-51472824474992874222013-03-20T05:16:21.173-07:002013-03-20T05:16:21.173-07:00Good morning Regina. As I so often do, I read you...Good morning Regina. As I so often do, I read your blog early and closed it until I had time to reply. When I was scrolling through my facebook this morning looking for the link to your blog to reply I came across this quote (which is similar to what I have been known to say time and again) **It's funny, really... while we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about... —Angela Schwindt**<br /><br />I think it is fitting that I ran across this quote before I got to your link again, so I could reply. So of course I had to share! <br /><br />As I read Chris' essay, I couldn't help but feel that I already knew so much of this about him. It was so well written and so profound, and while reading it I couldn't help but feel that I knew so much of this about him from all I have learned from you. It's endearing that he learned so much and loved so much and knew how to express it, especially in a paper he was handing in! Bravery and honesty alone must have gotten him an A+ on that essay. <br /><br />I love that through his beautiful eyes and heart he saw the world changing. **Chris I'm going to hold on to that!** For a 17 year old boy to stop and notice the makings of the world around him, that speaks volumes. Through his busy schedule and his busy social life, he had the ability to realize what was going on around him, and take it all in, enough to write something so profound and touching. How many 17 year olds (especially boys) can you say even notice 1/2 of what is going on around them?<br /><br />Chris' ability to stop, and listen, and notice that this generation of kids (maybe not all of them obviously) really do not respect everything they have, was evident that Chris learned a well taught lesson at home, thanks to his upbringing he was able to recognize that and speak so honestly about it. <br /><br />I'm so glad that you were able to find this essay, among other things, and share it with us. It really just solidifies all you have been sharing with us about Chris, in one short essay, in his own words. It was so moving and powerful and I just had to say good job Chris after I read it. My odometer changed again today, ending in 69 as I parked my car and I said out loud "Good morning Chris, excellent essay!" I love my odometer sightings that give me a chance to stop what I'm doing and acknowledge Chris. He truly was an awesome boy. <br /><br />What another treasure you found to share, thank you. <br /><br />God bless... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218681605043607769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-57184567606650230632013-03-20T04:48:10.285-07:002013-03-20T04:48:10.285-07:00Hi Regina,
Wow! You should be so proud! His essay...Hi Regina,<br /><br />Wow! You should be so proud! His essay proves what a great kid he was and very mature. I think many kids his age do not have that insight. I think his parents and his sport taught him many of these lessons! It must feel so good to know he felt that way! Glad you were able to see this, it gives you a good insight to what he was thinking and what kind of kid he was! Sometimes it takes children a very long time to get to the point he was speaking about! What an amazing child. Good for you!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com