tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post3017581384332184678..comments2023-10-23T12:52:40.822-07:00Comments on The Hinckley Family: Our last 3 weeks with McKallisterCali Hinckleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08442167957930881596noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-14262914673506012392008-10-28T22:56:00.000-07:002008-10-28T22:56:00.000-07:00I don't know you, I've been blog-hopping. But I j...I don't know you, I've been blog-hopping. But I just wanted to say that I am so sorry for your loss. What a tragic event to live through. For what it is worth you will be in my prayers as you continue on this difficult journey of life.Randi A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02443453434758167662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-86374044948078606992008-09-13T19:27:00.000-07:002008-09-13T19:27:00.000-07:00Thank you so much Cali for sharing your experience...Thank you so much Cali for sharing your experience with all of us! I can't even begin to describe the love, sadness, strength and so many other feelings I have every time I read an update on you guys!<BR/><BR/>Just so you know, my husband Eliot played with Josh and he is very touched by your story in a way that is very beneficial to our family. We are not sealed in the temple and we have 3 children of our own. The more we read of your blog, the more we know we absolutely need to get to the temple! I am so thankful for the opportunity to experience Mac's spirit. It truly is amazing and both your's and Josh's is aswell!<BR/><BR/>Thank YOu! -EmilyEmilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190380502540555580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-66823234046532687672008-08-29T15:57:00.000-07:002008-08-29T15:57:00.000-07:00Cali, it is all I can do to hold back the tears we...Cali, it is all I can do to hold back the tears weld up in my eyes right now and my heart is aching for you and Josh. More than anything I would love to give you a great big, tight, squeeze hug and tell you how much your heavenly father loves you and feels your pain. You will always have a special place in your heart for Mac, I am sure he is in heaven rooting for his mom and dad, and thanking heavenly father for such a wonderful mother.Waiting for the day you three will be together again. The toughest things in life make you who you are....(don't you just hate that.)I hope you don't mind me reading your heartfelt post. I have been praying for your peace of mind and comfort and will continue too. Hang in there. <BR/><BR/>Love from Canada...<BR/>Tiffany Sloan.<BR/>www.tiffanysloan.blogspot.comTiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10922121198930649244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-31408212614872625812008-08-21T15:50:00.000-07:002008-08-21T15:50:00.000-07:00I found your blog through a friend of a friend's b...I found your blog through a friend of a friend's blog and have been checking back to see how you are doing. I wish you the best of luck. I can see your faith in God is helping you through this very trying time. Even though you don't know me. I'm thinking of you and wishing you the best. <BR/>Nicole B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-19914519401791774142008-08-20T14:23:00.000-07:002008-08-20T14:23:00.000-07:00I love that you had a party for Baby Mac. I feel ...I love that you had a party for Baby Mac. I feel that the more we talk about our special babies the closer we feel to them. It has been eight and a half months since my baby Scott died. I still think of him daily and have my share of tears. <BR/>Just recently we were able to bury his remains. It has brought me so much comfort to be able to go to his grave. <BR/>Please know that I have been thinking about you so much lately. If you ever want someone to talk to please contact me. I would love to meet you and hear more about you and your baby and be able to share about my baby. I am amazed at how many babies Heavenly Father has called back home recently. I'm sure this children and such strong valiant servants of our Father in Heaven.Young Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916087697667066805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-14899919895536044912008-08-19T11:49:00.000-07:002008-08-19T11:49:00.000-07:00Cali,You are so blessed to have the knowledge you ...Cali,<BR/>You are so blessed to have the knowledge you have at this incredibly difficult time in your life. The gospel brings you assurance that you will be with Mac one day. Family means more and the bond grows stronger in times like these. The sealing power is comforting to know you will be together always! The Lord never leaves you stranded. I know you have been closer to your Heavenly Father and your family because of this. Your baby Mac is most precious and always will be your number one son! You've been in our prayers and are loved more than you can imagine! <BR/>Love,<BR/>TC,Jim & little JimmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-56889357237744181262008-08-18T19:00:00.000-07:002008-08-18T19:00:00.000-07:00Just like so many people already know, your streng...Just like so many people already know, your strength is incredible. I have watched as you have tried so very hard to let life move on, to smile again, & maybe even laugh:) I'm sure that Mac is very proud of who you are & that is why there is such an outpouring of love & concern for you. He is up there touching peoples hearts in your behalf so that you will not be left comfortless. You & Josh are both truly amazing & I am blown away by how well you have been able to manage such a wide range of emotions. I'm so proud of you & I love you very much!!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164553911239164548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-70174105342989002172008-08-17T10:22:00.000-07:002008-08-17T10:22:00.000-07:00Cali,Once again the tears are flowing!!! I was so...Cali,<BR/><BR/>Once again the tears are flowing!!! I was soooo glad to get on your blog yesterday and see that YOU had posted. Don't get me wrong, Erin is absolutely amazing. She kept us posted and all of her blogging was so awesome. I knew this would be a stepping stone for you to actually be able to reach out and express your thoughts to all of us that have been worrying and praying for you so I was happy to see you had been able to do this.<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for sharing your emotions and feelings about your experience!!! I know this must have been extremely hard for you. Baby Mac was a blessing to the world. Seriously... he has touched thousands of hearts and strengthened so many testimonies. We love you with all our hearts and continue to pray for you while you travel through this journey that has been chosen for you.<BR/><BR/>I know you will have several more opportunities to do all the things that you dreamed of doing with Mac and I can't wait to see both of you being able to do this. We will continue to pray for your beautiful family!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961649886010198500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-45219116587483535852008-08-17T00:12:00.000-07:002008-08-17T00:12:00.000-07:00You don't know me but I am so impressed with your ...You don't know me but I am so impressed with your honesty in sharing your thoughts and feeling about what you have been through and continue to go through. <BR/><BR/>I think that you are so brave for opening up your heart to us who know you and don't know you. <BR/><BR/>I have a son who was born with multiple abnormalities and has had to have 5 surgeries in his short 5 years of life. When he was born, I felt a lot of the same things you do. Although your experience is different from mine and my husbands, we experienced that same feeling of loss for a time. We felt we had lost the chance at having a normal, healthy child and we worried that we had done something wrong to cause him to be born different. But everyday was a journey...and still is and we would never trade what we have or the experiences we are blessed with because of him. <BR/><BR/>The Lord knows our hearts and he really does answer our prayers. He does hear us and our pleadings. In a time that is so trying and difficult, it is hard to feel that we are heard, but I know through my experience, that He does hear us. <BR/><BR/>You have an amazing support system and that is so important in a time like this. Each day will become a little easier as you continue to go forward with faith. The Lord will never give us more than he knows we can handle and for you to be able to handle such a hard thing at such a young age must mean that you are pretty special and that he has something really amazing in store for you. I really hope that makes sense. <BR/><BR/>Thank you so very much for sharing your story with all of us. You are clearly loved by so many. <BR/><BR/>Mandy Collins<BR/>-Canada-Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15757723613353208573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-19491858710764809652008-08-15T14:18:00.000-07:002008-08-15T14:18:00.000-07:00Wow, what an insight into the mind of Cali Hinckle...Wow, what an insight into the mind of Cali Hinckley. I loved the stroll, it was good for me to read that. I already knew how great of a person you were, but now that is solidified.<BR/>I really enjoyed lunch with you and Josh the other day. We should do it again, meet up or something during the week.<BR/>I know that you will be a mother in this life because you are perfectly ment to be one. And that child will be one of the luckiest children born to the earth to have you and Josh as parents. I sincerely mean that! And his family won't be half bad either!!!!Hinckley Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18013957987468421842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-43212791230143647452008-08-14T23:00:00.000-07:002008-08-14T23:00:00.000-07:00Amen to everything everyone else has said. That w...Amen to everything everyone else has said. That was beautiful Cali, what an amazing tribute to what we can become when we look at things from the Lords perspective. He must have amazing things in store for your little family to start you off with such a refining experience.<BR/><BR/>Mac will always be close, I know that without a shadow of a doubt. You won't always feel him. I was very disturbed the first time I went to the temple after my daughter was stillborn in February. I thought for sure I would get some kind of sign from her or at least feel her presence. I felt the spirit, but not necissarily her. But I felt the spirit tell me very strongly, "She's busy, she has work to do". That was almost more comforting than feeling her right by me. Just remember, Mac has work to do. He continues to progress just as you will during this life. But the Lord will allow him to be near you when it really counts, I can testify from my own experience. <BR/><BR/>I hope you don't mind me commenting again (I left a comment on Macs blog). I came across your blog and check in every once in a while to see how you are doing.<BR/><BR/>You continue to be in my prayers.<BR/><BR/>Sarah Garner<BR/>Savannah's mommySarah Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413833115731347820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-80981935916761303152008-08-13T21:16:00.000-07:002008-08-13T21:16:00.000-07:00I hope you don't mind me commenting, but I came ac...I hope you don't mind me commenting, but I came across your blog and read your entire story. I am filled with a sense of loss that I can't explain, but I feel the need to express to you that I felt the spirit profess to me that Mac is with his father in heaven waiting for you. And though each day feels like forever, one day you will see him again- and your time away from him will only be for a short while. You will see him again, and you will get to raise him in a better world. What an amazing miracle that we know that.<BR/><BR/>My heart just feels like it is breaking as I have sat here a cried for your pain and experiences. Sweet baby Mac, I will remember him too. <BR/><BR/>May Heavenly Father continue to strengthen you and your husband as you journey through this time of sorrow. My family will be praying for you and your family.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01037163227902960159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-89649142906703742732008-08-13T19:56:00.000-07:002008-08-13T19:56:00.000-07:00Josh and Cali, I love you guys so much. Cali I am ...Josh and Cali, I love you guys so much. Cali I am so glad you shared your experience with everyone. You are so strong and I know others will learn so much from you and Josh through your example and faith. I also want to thank you and Josh for sharing Mac with us, for the chance we had to hold him in the hospital. I can't wait to see him again and to give him a huge hug and to thank him for all that he has done for me and helped me realize how important family and friendship is. I love you guys so so much. You guys are always in our prayers.Ike and Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17781300776149194743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-176177752338423692008-08-13T19:28:00.000-07:002008-08-13T19:28:00.000-07:00Cali, Wow! You are truly amazing. The words you w...Cali, Wow! You are truly amazing. The words you wrote about Mac were so sweet. I love talking about him and especially listening to you talk about him. It makes me smile to remember the day I was able to meet and hold Mac. The spirit was so strong, I never want to forget the feeling I felt. You and Josh have really strengthend my testimony over the last few months. You both are so strong. I can't imagine what you have truly been going through. I have longed to care for a child just like you here on this earth. Your day will come. The lord WILL hear and answer your prayers. Just like he answered mine. Be patient. I am so glad you are apart of our family. Thank you for your strength. Don't hesitate to call if you need anything. I Love You Both! RachelRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01199831873387187744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-88042296390316229872008-08-13T19:17:00.000-07:002008-08-13T19:17:00.000-07:00Cali- you are probably sick of hearing from me :) ...Cali- you are probably sick of hearing from me :) I am so grateful to know you and have learned so much from you. You are like no one else I have ever met. Thank you for talking with me and sharing with me. You and Josh have touched my life. I'm so proud of you for having the courage to share your feelings and I am impressed as always with your maturity. I really do love you.Sarah Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639228546332412086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-24626289883056350802008-08-13T17:05:00.000-07:002008-08-13T17:05:00.000-07:00Another stranger lurking on your blog...:)I am so ...Another stranger lurking on your blog...:)<BR/><BR/>I am so impressed by your strength! I was definately not this strong when I was just a month out of my loss. Even though it's been years for me, the ache came back as if it were yesterday while I read this post. <BR/><BR/>Time will heal you...but there will never be a day that will pass without a thought, memory, and smile of your sweet little guy. Mac's life had so much meaning....and I just wanted you to know that sharing in just a bit of your story through your blogs has completed one more piece of my puzzle of healing. It helps me so much to see where you are and realize how far I've come...take heart that you'll get here too!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580894965839672492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-75641990148810315582008-08-13T16:19:00.000-07:002008-08-13T16:19:00.000-07:00Cali & Josh, thank you for sharing everything!...Cali & Josh, thank you for sharing everything! Thank you for letting us be a part of his short time here on earth and for sharing your feelings. You both have grown in so many ways. I know Mac is so proud of his parents! We love you guys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-71503326895344584062008-08-13T14:55:00.000-07:002008-08-13T14:55:00.000-07:00WOW! Just when I think I can't be more amazed by ...WOW! Just when I think I can't be more amazed by my children you pull off a beautiful tribute, not only to Mac, but also the incredible people who have supported you!! It is written with such love and devotion... I didn't know you were such a good writer! I love you with all my heart and am so lucky to be your mom and Mac's Nanny. Thanks for being mine!!Natalie Maughanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958567019356122827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-79497382805315631152008-08-13T13:03:00.000-07:002008-08-13T13:03:00.000-07:00I can not begin to tell you what an amazing woman ...I can not begin to tell you what an amazing woman your are! I am in awe at your strength. I know that the Lord is watching over you. I can't imagine what you and your husband have been through. As I hold my little girl, I think that I need to appreciate the little things she does. You have made me want to be a better mother, to cherish all the little things. Thank you so much for your sharing your feelings with us. <BR/><BR/>I am so glad that I came across your blog and the blog in honor of Baby Mac. I know that they Lord will be with you & your family in the many days & months to come. <BR/><BR/>PS I hope you don't mind me looking at your blog. I feel so attached!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01782905204926728108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-53227048207834463922008-08-13T09:28:00.000-07:002008-08-13T09:28:00.000-07:00Josh and Cali,You don't know me but I (and man...Josh and Cali,<BR/><BR/>You don't know me but I (and many others) have been touched by your blog for sweet Mac. As a mother I cannot imagine what the two of you are experiencing. My brother & wife had twins and one of them passed on the day he was born and it was SUCH a tough experience but one that brought the Spirit in our lives so strong. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for sharing Mac with the rest of the world!<BR/><BR/>Jen CoyJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09335824201021883763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-44615637408978795462008-08-12T16:59:00.000-07:002008-08-12T16:59:00.000-07:00Cali, you are truely amazing! I admire your spirit...Cali, you are truely amazing! I admire your spirit at such a young age! I wish it hadn't happened as well, but always remember we all love you and are here for you when ever we need us! The things you wrote were beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing! <BR/>Love, always KalynKalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15288221641105801731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-3680316496836276302008-08-12T15:42:00.000-07:002008-08-12T15:42:00.000-07:00Tears are streaming down my face just like I knew ...Tears are streaming down my face just like I knew they would be. That was absolutley beautiful Cali!!! You are both so amazing! The other night at Randy & Mike's birthday party when you said you were only 20 years old--soon to be 21 :)--it really struck me. I guess I forgot how young you are and I just thought to myself, wow, you are so young to have already had to handle one of the most grueling trials anyone could ever have to go through, but yet you've endured it with such great maturity! I just can't even put into words how much I love, respect, and admire both you and Josh. <BR/><BR/>Creating Mac's blog has been an absolute honor for me. I want you to know that I felt Mac guiding every part of the blog--the way the video's should be made, the pictures to be used, and what I should say. The time I spent creating the blog will forever be precious to me because it's time I feel I got to spend with little Mac. <BR/><BR/>I will also never forget seeing Mac at your first ultrasound. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting me be there. I remember feeling the Spirit so strong as I watched his little legs kick and him move around. I could just feel that he was going to be a special little boy. He turned out to be far more special than any of us ever imagined he would be!<BR/><BR/>Josh and Cali, I love you guys so much! Thank you for your example of faith through this experience. We have all be strengthened so much by your example. You are both AMAZING!<BR/><BR/>With Love, <BR/>ErinErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027048282744260646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-77824623518142870262008-08-12T13:41:00.000-07:002008-08-12T13:41:00.000-07:00Cali and josh- I love you guys so blasted much!...Cali and josh- I love you guys so blasted much! I'm so proud of you for sharing your feelings even though that is probably so hard to do. and you don't ramble. Your writing is beautiful. :) I can never pretend to know what you are going through, but through your example I can be a better mom someday, or even just a better person. When baby #2 comes along I am confident that you will be the best at all those things that you're missing. Josh, thank you for being so strong for my sister. You help her so much and I love you for that. I love my nephew with all of my heart, and when I see him again, I will always have gum. :) Let me know what I can do for you.TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078774591395748111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-62815306535389348392008-08-12T12:20:00.000-07:002008-08-12T12:20:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for that post. You said a lot o...Thank you so much for that post. You said a lot of things that I haven't been able to. <BR/>I will be praying for you and Josh. <BR/>Our little babies are dancing with Jesus!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020598965252209043.post-79022278926591425202008-08-12T11:11:00.000-07:002008-08-12T11:11:00.000-07:00I have been returning to your blog to see when you...I have been returning to your blog to see when you might get on and post again... I was so excited to see that you have:) <BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and feelings. It really is amazing the emotions we experience in times like this. When you talked about prayer and pleading with your Heavenly Father for help and comfort, I was overwhelmed. I know 'that' prayer too well... it feels like yesterday when I knelt for comfort and felt so overwhelmed that I could barely breath with the sobs.<BR/><BR/>You are such an amazing woman, wife, and mother! I am so grateful to have the opportunity to learn from you and share experiences. Your family and friends are so very lucky to have you- especially Mac, who loves you more than we can comprehend. <BR/><BR/>I hope you don't mind my blog visits/comments/friendship:) <BR/><BR/>Lots of love and prayers are sent your way.<BR/><BR/>ChristineChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023985192095052487noreply@blogger.com