Give Zoe a big hug from Gramma Carole please

Hi! I just came across Zoe situation on Twitter. I would like to send positive vibes, thoughts and prayers to everyone involved with her care ~ her family and the medical team. I’m also sending little Zoe a cyber-hug. <<>> Please don’t give up hope…

DM

I am so glad that Zoe finally got her cheeseburger. Hope that everything goes good today. I will be thinking of you Zoe. Sherry

Hi Zoe, I hope that you had a good nite sleep & finally got some water & a little something to eat. Just want to say that Uncle Justin says Hi, get better because he’ll be home soon, & he loves you very much! Everyone that I know & work with wishes you well, a speedy recovery & they are praying for you everyday! Always – my love – Nana

HI, ZOE MOM AND DAD,, GRANDMA DAWN

I KNOW YOUR GRANDMA FROM HER JOB AT NOHC AND SHE TALKS ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME, WE ALL FEEL LIKE WE KNOW YOU TOO,I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU AS YOU WILL STAY IN MY PRAYERS. GET BETTER ZOE, LW

Hi Zoe and family!!! Just read all the updates, and wanted to let ALL OF YOU know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there as best as you can. Hugs to all of you! ~Missy

Zoe, I wish I was there to give you a big hug and perhaps play a game wi you. A big hug and lots of kisses to you, love you. Gramma Carole

Hi zoe and Chrissy We (me, ron, and the kids ) are sending our love and hugs and kisses! call when you get a sec to breath and let us know times we can visit!My mom would like to come up wednesday, I think and she sends her love too! talk to you soon love Ya

Hi Zoe – Just wanted to send you a little quick note tonight – I started coughing today & not really myself so I didn’t want to chance you getting anything if I’m getting a cold. I really think it’s cause I’m tired. I wanted to tell you that Uncle Justin called just a little bit ago & told me to tell you hi, & he hopes you get better real soon because he will see you in a month from now when he comes home for Christmas & he loves you. We didn’t get to talk much more because he had to get in Formation – Uncle Justin was a ’soldier’ on Halloween night but he said he didn’t get any candy – just halls cough drops & they weren’t very good.
I love you sweetheart – lots of hugs, kisses from Nana, Grandpa Joe, Nia, Nala & of course Maxi pooch! We’ll see you tomorrow night hopefully we’ll get out of work in time. Love Nana

Hi guys… I spoke to my Mom ( Elaine Bell, Wellington, Oh) today.. and she reminded me about Zoe… and told me about Mark… I can only wish your family the best.. and my thoughts are with you.

I have some great photos in my files from Zoe when she was very young on Carol B’s Porch… I’ll dig them out.. I am sure Zoe and Chrissy will want to see them!

Best wishes and love… Christy

Chrissy, can you ask the gal that helped you get this web sight why it is that us with WebTV cannot get any of the pictures that you send? Sure like the web sight tho. Hugs to Zoe

hi zoe=]]]
i heard about you through your moms friend
elizibeth in my psycology class.
i love your blog page its very pretty pink
is my favorite color. anyways i really
hope you get better soon. my prayers go out
to you and your family.
have a great day=]]]

Dearest Precious Zoe, I attend the Church of the Open Door. I have always been a believer thaat the power of prayer is a wonderful thing. We have several people who get together daily and pray for those who have requested prayer. I will pass this on today. Many people will be praying with all their hearts for you little angel. I have known your mommie and your Nana and your Grandpa for many years and love them with all my heart even if I don’t see them. I know this is a really difficult time for you and it is even harder when you can’t be home. You have wonderful Drs. where you are and they have taken care of other children just like you. God picks very special people to take care of little people just like you. You are a very strong little girl and the only job you have is to believe and be possitve. God loves you with all his heart and and a heart will find you. Think happy thoughts and remember all of us who are praying for you and love you dearly. I hope I will get to meet you. I will keep in touch. I wondered what kind of things do you enjoy doing? I would really love to get something special for you. Gayle and Family

Hey zoe do remember today when we talked about Kalahari. Well when I picked Uncle Dereck up from school today I told him your request. Remember I told you he won 10 tickets to Kalahari. He said no problem. We won’t be going until you are home form the hospital and well enough to go. He is going to make your wish come true. Hope that makes you feel a little bit better. Get some rest girl, go easy on those ice chips, and get better.
Love Papa and Sherry

Hi Zoe. I just wanted to say Good Morning and hope you are feeling pretty well today. I’ll save the hug and a big smooch, until I see you again when you go to visit Gramma Carole and her little black dog, Koalee. Bye for now, my love Auntie Elaine

Hi Zoe! You don’t know me but I went to school with your mom! I know she is taking good care of you and I hope that you are feeling better and that your new heart is on it’s way!

Hi Zoe, I hope you’re doing better. I miss you. You’ll have to get better so you can see my baby. tell your mom i said Hi. love you guys. Love, cassie

I forgot to tell you nick says hello also. we want to come see you soon. have to figure out a day with your mom.

Hello Zoe and Family i work with your Grandma Dawn @nohc i just want you to know my family and i are praying for you and want you to get well soon your grandma thinks the world of you and your brother she talks about you all the time. when you see your mom ask her to see the text i sent for your fund raiser grandma and grandpa woodings are doing @ LaPorte Inn for you. You are a very special little girl and everyone is thinking about you. Zoe get well soon and keep smiling You are in my prayers love,Shannon

Hello Zoe,

Everyone at First Baptist Christian School is praying for you! Laura says a special hi!

We love you!

ZOE WE LOVE YOU!!! our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. YOu are truly an inspiration to me. OUr church is praying for you and will contiue too until the Lord answers our prayers about a heart or he performs a miracle. We love you and hope to see that pretty smiling face soon.

LOVE & PRAYERS!!!!!
The pence family= Ralph, Pam, Kristen, Sarah & MIriam
ANd Christian UNity Church

Hi Zoe,

My family is praying for you and your family. Tell your parents and grandparents to let my mom and dad know if there is anything they can do. Love, Sarah

Molly and Maria attend First Baptist School and we are praying for Zoe and her family!!!

Hello there!
My two little sisters go to FBCS. Maria my seven year old little sister told me about Zoe, and that I needed to pray for her. I’m a senior at Bob Jones in South Carolina, and I wanted to let you know I and a bunch of others down here are praying for your family and Zoe especially!

Melissa

Hello Zoe hope you had a good day today. Its cold and nasty outside so your not missing anything there. Have you been thinking about what you want santa to bring you this year? Do you need any paper and crayons to make pictures to decorate your you if so let Nana know I would like to get you something to help pass your time in the hospital. Please dont be afraid to ask for something i’m sure there is something you would like to have to keep you busy.
Love,
Shannon

hi zoe,
my best friend in south carolina called me to tell me of her roomate’s little sister’s friend who needs prayer for her heart. All the way in boston, people are lifting you up in prayer i want to share with you these verses that have always encouraged and helped me through hard times….
“i can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31.

love, becca

Hey Zoe! My whole class has been praying for you and your family, and tonight at church my group prayed for you for awhile ~ we will continue to pray that God will strengthen you and your family.
John 15:11
Love you!!!
Kelly aka Miss Teacher (from VBS)

Hey Zoe & family,
You don’t know me either – I’m a friend of Melissa (Maria’s – at FBCS – older sister) at Bob Jones University in South Carolina. I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. I look forward to hearing that you get a heart very soon. I will share your situation with others and we will be lifting you up in prayer. I hope you get a heart very soon!

Melissa F.

Hi Zoe – Nana here – I just had to tell you – Uncle Justin called tonight & sends you all his love. He told me to tell you to hang in there & get some rest. He will see you soon. He is graduating from Basic Training in the Army in just a couple of weeks & he told me to tell you it won’t be long & he will be home to see you. He said he will even dress up for you in his ‘Class A’ uniform! – I guess you are pretty special to him – Uncle Justin never used to get dressed up for anybody! We both Love you very much & grandpa says hi – he loves you much & we will see you this Saturday – just 2 more days & we’ll spend the whole day with you!!!! I just can’t wait!!!
love, kisses, & hugs
Nana

Hi Zoey, We are thinking about you at school everyday. Everyone asks about you all the time. I enjoyed watching Sponge Bob with you the other evening and learning to play Go Fish watching you beat your dad. You look like a Princess with everyone fanning you and giving you leg rubs. We look forward to seeing you running the halls and playground very soon! Get well soon! Mrs. Johnson

My little Zoe
Constant prayers are going out for you continually! Grandma and Papaw love you so very much, so many churches are praying for you, just keep strong and the Lord will answer!!

Hi Zoe. I am Garrett’s Grandma. He went to Kindergarten with you last year. I heard through some other people that you are in the hospital and need prayer. We all want you to know that God is with you and He loves you so much. He answers prayer. I know you know that already but there is power in saying that too. Garrett says hi and hopes you get better soon. You just wait for your miracle. It is coming!
Love the Rafn’s.

This is Mr. Tanner from school. I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and I know of a church in Michigan who has you on their urgant prayer list as well.

I am praying for you. I went to school with your daddy. You are a very special girl. I can tell a lot of people love you. I will keep praying.

Hello Zoe, My name is Loren Allbaugh. I am 34 years old and attend First Baptist Church of Elyria. You are an brave young lady and I want you to know that you are being prayed and have been fasted for by my family. We are praying and fasting that God will provide that new heart soon. Your story weighs so heavily on our minds that we just can’t stop asking for God’s mercy on your life.

Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might Zoe

praying for you, Loren Allbaugh and family

Mrs. Tanner and Zoe,

wE HAVE so many people and churches praying for you and your family and we as a family are praying also. We know God can do all things so we are putting are faith in him to answer are prayers quickly for you to get a new heart. we keep checking the updates do not want to bother coming and seeing your because of all the germs thats out there but we continue to pray fervently for you and your family. Mrs. Pence

Hi Zoe-I was given this site by my friend Katie A. It sounds like you and your family are going thru some rough times. But I hope you know that there are lots of people out there praying for you, and wishing you all peace and strength. God is watching out for you all

Hey Zoe- Hope you had a good night. Kristi and Kelley are here with me now and both say hi. Also they have all the kids at their school saying prayers for you. Several of thier teachers are already requesting tickets for your benefit or asking what they can do to help. You know your very special when people who don’t know you are willing to drive for an hour to attend an event in your honor. You have touched so many hearts our precious little one. I got my flu shot Thursday so that I can come and stay with you again sometime. Love Sherry, PaPa, Kristi and Kelley

Hi Zoe!
We miss you a lot at school. The boys and girls in my class are praying for you at snacktime, lunch, and at the end of the day. During Parent Teacher Conferences a lot of the mommies and daddies told me that they are praying for you at home as well. I am praying that God will give you a new heart very soon. We love you, Babe!

Miss Webster

Hi Zoe,Chrissy,Mike, I hope you have a better day today. Zoe has been a stong brave girl over these past few weeks. “I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME.” Phil 4:13.
To all the Family: Please let us know how we can help and call us anytime, even to chat.
I have some pictures Of Zoe from the school-K-graduation I can email them to you to put on this site, if you like. One is very funny!
Many Blessings and Love, The Johnsons.

ps I saw a Madagascar Dvd game?

Dear Zoe,
We sure do miss your smiling face around the school. We are praying for you many times during the day. Hope you are feeling better today. God is always with you – right there in your hospital room. We love you,

Hi, Zoe, glad to hear you are doing a little better, and I just wanted to tell you that Koalee and I love you, and hugs and kisses to you once again—you know Koalee, the little black doggie that is so happy to see you when you come to see Gramma Carole.

Hi Zoe. We miss you and hope you are doing better today. We are praying for you and hope you get better soon. Our mom is missing you in the library on Weds. Beka misses you at school every day .

Dear Little Zoe,

I miss your toothless grin in the hallways at FBCS when the K4 students are coming and going from their bathroom breaks! The K4 children are praying for you many times each school day! We miss you! )

Mrs. Leitch

Way to go Zoe! Just keep peeing and before you know it we get that big bucket, fill it with water, ice cubes and a great big straw for you.

Hi Zoe, this is Grant Duffy in 3rd grade. I’m praying for you and so is my family

Hello Zoe!!
We are praying for you!! We went to school with your Daddy a long time ago and I have known your family forever!!
Little Bella is your age, but you might not remember her…..boy you 2 would have fun together……….2 little silly girls having some fun!!
With God ALL THINGS are possible.
We love you little Zoe, and even more important GOD loves you so much too!!!!
The Frymiers
Mike and Katie, Brooke, Abbie, and Bella

Your site passed to me by Katie and Mike Frymier- They know I have a special place in my heart for children. I pray that new heart will be available very soon. I pray that the surgeons will quickly and skillfully be able to replace Zoe’s heart and that all will be well. God is in control and we pray his will be done. I pray for sweet Zoe and the family and that God will be with you during these difficult times– Papa Charlie

Thanks Zoe for sharing with me that unforgetable “toothless smile” and the other “deer in the headlights” look on photo day. Job is proudly wearing that one in button form. Its a special edition. Did you know that both you and Job have been given a special gift from God. And that gift is your smile and personality. SO, in order to help Mom and Dad out during your stay in the hospital PLEASE give them at least 1 per day. Job would love to come up and bring all his germs to see you, but we understand we will have to wait a little while. So we will see you soon! Remember Jesus is always with you and that He loves you, Mom and your Dad Love, Mathias, Job, Mr. and Mrs Butcher.

Hi Zoe – just wanted to stop & say hi – hope you’re being a good little girl & we’ll try to see you soon. I wrote a note to you yesterday but something happened & I think it was deleted – because it seems to be missing. My computer is working better & I saw that it was submitted ok – mistry to me…anyway – Grandpa & I love you & will try to see you soon.
Love, kisses & hugs
Always your Nana

Zoe,
You probably don’t know me personally but we are related. I am your mom’s cousin so that makes us second cousins! You looked really pretty at your grandpa’s wedding. Until I heard about your heart this fall, I never knew you had problems when you were a baby. You were strong enough as a baby, so I’m sure that you have enough strength to keep going until you get a new heart! Your website looks really nice. I just got the flyer for your benefit dinner in my e-mail. Uncle Mark sent it to me. We plan to come and invite as many people as we can so we can earn as much as possible for you. Here’s a riddle for you to think about: What do you get when you cross a snowman with a wolf? (frostbite) Hope you are keeping warm inside, cus it’s getting cold outside. I’ll be back for another riddle to challenge you.
Your 2nd cuz, Rebecca

We just wanted to send Zoe our best wishes. Our prayers are with yo7u and all the family. We sure miss you at school. Madalyn has made a bunch of pictures for you. We hope to see you soon. Love, Mrs. Schnur

Zoe, I miss you at recess. I hope you get better soon. Everyone is praying, everywhere.
Love you;
Madalyn S.

Why is it Zoe, that I can get the pics of your friend across the hall, or where ever, but not one pic. of you?????? I do not like that at all, but I know it is not your fault, love ya and hugs to you.

Hi Gabe, Zoe, Mom and Dad,
Just wanted to let you all know that we have been praying for you. Zoe, I miss saying hi to you in the hallways and I miss your great big smile!!!
The entire third and fourth grade class has also been praying for you and miss you a bunch! We hope you liked the HUGE card we sent to you. That was a neat idea Mrs. Kime had. Gabe, I know this must be hard to see your little sister like this. Pray hard, Gabe. Don’t lose faith. Zoe, be brave, sweetie. The Bible says that you CAN do all things through Christ who gives YOU strength. Mom and Dad, may you find peace in all of this. God’s peace. My prayer is that you will sense His Spirit about you as you lean on Him for direction, strength and peace. Love to all. If you ever just need to talk, call me.
-Mrs. Kish

Also, I told my Mom who lives in Florida about you and she asked her entire church to pray for you. So many people, Zoe, are praying for YOU!!!

Hi Zoe, you dont know me,but i sure have heard alot about you. =]
you’re on my mind constantly,and i wanted you to know that you are in my prayers.
i wanted to tell you that you are prayed for almost every class period by the Sophomores,
and that you are an amazing little warrior.

in God’s love. > Becky =]

Good morning Zoe. Is that Sarah, Myself, you and Tony at the top of the page? Zoe I want you to get better, Sarah , Kyle , Tony and I will pray for you today Love, JOB

Dear Zoe,
We are praying for you every day! The kids are wearing your picture at school and praying for you in their classes. They are eager for you to be better and back with them soon!
Love, The Spicklers

Hi Sweet Baby Girl,

I don’t know if you will remember me, I’m Aunt Peggy from Gramma Sue and Pappa Carroll’s, my entire family is praying for you. We have you on our prayer chain. Chrissy please let us know if we can do anyting to help.

All our love and prayers,

Aunt Peggy, Uncle Melvin, Hannah, Michael, Paige, Chelsea and Hayley

We love you, we are praying for you, tell Mommy to call anything with any information.

All of our love, hugs and kisses!!!!

Gramma Sue & Pappa Carroll

Hi Zoe,

We are so glad to see your picture with French Fries! We read you Christmas list and thought that was pretty cool. As soon as you are back to school, I will be sure that you get a grilled chicken sandwich for lunch! We are praying for you everyday. I wear my button that has your picture on it everyday. I have had many people ask me about your picture and I tell them that you are a very special girl and that God is going to give you a new heart when the time is just right. Many people are praying for you, your mommy and daddy and all the other special people in your family.

We hope that you have a good day today. God loves you and we do too!

Mr. and Mrs. Milam

Hi, my name’s Luke. I joined this school last year. I hope you feel better, I’m praying for you.

-Luke

hi zoe i am praying for you

Hey Zoe,

Just wanted to let you know that you are in families thoughts and prayers. Love ya!

Hey Zoe!!!!
My name is Mikayla. I am Kyle’s cousin. He always says hi to me in the hall. We really miss you and we hope you will get a heart soon! We are praying for you. We hope that you will be able to come home very, very, very soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
– Mikayla

Hey my name is nick. i have been in this school since 1st grade but i went to keystone during 5th grade. i will be praying for you. bye

Hey Zoe!!!!!
I hope you can come home soon. We miss you and are praying for you. We hope you get a heart soon!!!!!!!!!
-Mikayla

hi zoe it hannah im the one that stands at the k-4 room i would usually say hi to you if you were their i am keeping you in my prayers and i hope you get a heart asap (as soon as possible) i miss ya Love Ya,Hannah

Hi Zoe,this is Rachel [an 8th grader] I wanted to tell you that I’m praying for you everyday. Get well soon.

Hi Zoe, Hope you’ll be able to eat more, saw that picture of you with french fries, awesome! Get well soon! –Paige

Hi Zoe,
I always appreciate your smile and the way you say goodbye Mr. Casbohm when you are leaving school. I look forward to the day you can do that gain. We are all praying for you here at school. We pray for you in my classes often. I look forward to sharing a piece of candy when you return.

Your Friend,
Mr. C.

Zoe,
I was just thinking of you and wanted to say “Hi!” We check your website daily to see how your day is going and
pray for you. Love and prayers, Mrs. H

Hi Zoe! My grandpa recently got a heart transplant. He’s doing great. I just wanted to tell you that so that you will know that everything will be alright. I hope you get a heart soon!

Devin Kime

hey Zoe, hope your feeling better me and my family are praying for you and your family and also my Bible study at church . hope to see you at school soon we all miss you
In Him
Jessica Morgan♥(7th grader)

Hi Zoe,
My name is Devon Sneling, I am a seventh grader at your school. You might know my brother his name is Brett Snelling, he is in fourth grade. Please know that we are praying for you! Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!

Sincerely
Devon Snelling

Hey Zoey! Hope you feel better.

Hi Zoe,
I really hope you feel better soon. I also hope u can get more fluid soon.
Remember that God says I will never leave you nor forsake you. Also, God will love you always no matter what!

I hope I will see you soon!
God loves you,
Stephanie Kish

I forgot to put “n” on my name.

zoe,
we have been praying for you in class, and i hope you get your heart soon. my family has been praying for you to. Good luck!!

your friend
sam

Hey Zoe you may not know me but I m the girl who wore her shirt inside out in the March musical. I just wanted to tell you that you are in my prayers. I miss seeing your happy face. I hope you come back soon.

Hope you feel better. i,ll be praying for you.

sincerly
Dancing Clown

hey zoe this is jameys best friend, seth, you probaly do not remember my family have you in our prayers hope you get better soon

sincerely,seth tollett

Hello, Zoe! I’m so glad you’re able to eat something! I’ve been praying for you, and all my classes in high school here at FBCS are praying for you, too. We miss you and your bright smile!

Love,
Miss Reeves

Hello, Zoe! You don’t know me but my children have all graduated from FBCS. I go to church there and know your dad and your grandparents. I am praying that you get a heart soon! Reading your site has been encouraging to me as I see all the people praying for you. Since I found out about your website I have reading your mom’s updates regularly and praying for you!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Brunger

Hey Zoe!!! Aunt Nik told me you were getting to some real food finally I’m so glad to hear it. I just wanted to say hello to you and let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers everyday. My girls wanted me to tell you to get better soon so they can come up and play with you (they say CJ and Ethan are meanies)
much love and happy thoughts
Mardi

Hi Zoe, we miss you and are praying for you. We’re looking forward to seeing you at school again soon!

Love,

Mr and Mrs Wright (Micah and Aliya)

(ps. Tell Gabe to take good care of you!)

I’m in a group called Baptist Women and Michelle has been telling us about Zoe. She’s a beautiful little girl and she and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hi Zoe, I miss your smiling face. I hope I can come and see you soon. I’ve been praying for you and can’t wait for you to get well. love ya, Mrs. Clark

Zoe you are always in our thoughts and prayers daily. I have your picture on the wall in the front of my classroom. Hope you have a good day today. Eat some french fries for me.
Mr. C.

Hi Zoe
I was just thinking how much fun we had at the Walkathon. I don’t think you or Job stopped chatting the whole time we walked that long walk back to the car! Tell your Mommy “Hi” for me. I pray for you and your family alot. Job prays for you alot too, and sometimes we have to stop where ever we are and pray for you, even if its in our basement while we are working out. Job misses you so much-you are his special friend.
Love,
Mrs. Butcher

Hi Zoe, I heard yesterday that you ate some cantelope. Good for you. You know with Papa and Kristi, I can’t keep it. They eat it too fast. What are those fancy green gloves and mask your wearing in your pictures? Looks good girl!!! Try and get some sleep baby. Love Sherry and Papa.

Dear Zoe. We are friends of so many of these people we have just read on this site. We used to live there, but we are now far far away in Missouri. But we are as close to God here, as you all are there…God’s wonderful world.

So, we say Hello, and have been praying for you. It is so neat to be able to pray from far away. We have looked forward to any news about you.

So, we hope the next news we read is that you have a new heart, and on the mend, going home very soon. If I were there, and when it was time, I’d get you something special off that Christmas list of yours.
Roger and Judie Helmick of Missouri

Hi Zoe, Colton misses playing with you during recess. Everyone at school loves you , misses you and is praying for you. I hear you are keeping those nurses on their toes. Clever you are, and my kind of girl! Hope to see you back at school very soon. Love Colton and Mrs. Schmidt.

Hi Zoe, Colton misses playing with you at recess. Everyone at school loves you , misses you and is praying for you. I see that you are keeping the nurses on their toes. Your my kind of girl! Hope to see you back at school very soon! Love Colton and Mrs. Schmidt

Hi Zoe, it is Paige. I am praying for you. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. My family and I hope you get better. GOD IS IN CONTROL AND HE IS WACHING OVER YOU. Bye, talk to you later.

Zoe,
I want you to get better soon. I think that your web site is really cute. Its really nice to see a picture of you! I went for a walk in Tony’s woods tonight and it was really cold!!. We saw footprints from a big deer.
Mathias says Hi too (he’s your 6th grade reading buddy).
We are all praying very hard for you.
Love,
Job

Zoe; I miss you. I hope you get a new heart. I hope you come back to school soon. I hope you feel better soon. I pray for you every night!
Love, Madalyn

hi zoe it is mikeala i love you zoe i hope you feel better love mikeala

Hi Zoe! I hope you’re doing well today. We’re all praying for you. Big Hugs((( ))) are sent your way.
I love you.
Mrs. Schnur

Hi Zoe! This is Mrs. Goodrich. I just wanted to let you know that we love you and are praying that the Lord will work out his plan for your wonderful life! You have been such a good example for us in your attitude and energy! I miss you peaking into the library to say hi when you are on a potty run. Don’t worry, the first Friday you come back to school, I guarantee that Mikeala will pick you to come eat lunch with us! I am so looking forward to that day and I am sure that you will have so much to tell us. We might have to carry our lunch in to dinner time!

Chrissy and Mike…we are praying that the Lord will bring you strength that you did not know you had, and peace that passes all understanding! We love you and are continually praying for Zoe and your family.

Hi Zoe,
We trust that you are having a good day today! We want you to know that we think of you often, and we are praying that God will give you a new heart soon. We know that your heart belongs to Jesus, and He can give you a new one. I am sure that all of your friends miss you at school, but we pray that it will not be long till you can be back with your friends. You are a very special little girl not only to your family, but you are very special to God. Keep your sweet little smile, and remember that God is always with you no matter what He takes us through. We love you, Roger & Sharron Vanek

Hello Zoe,
You don’t know me, but I just want to let you know that I am praying for you and your family all the way from Australia.
I pray that you will feel God’s arms around you.

Hi Zoe!
I had you in my Sunday School class and you are such a joy. My sons, Cameron and Ethan, know you from school too – although they are not in your class. Ethan is in kindergarten and Cameron is in third grade. Every night Ethan makes sure we pray for you and his class prays for you daily. What a joy you are Zoe! We pray for God to give you a heart and really soon. But we also know that God is in control and His plan is always best. God is watching over you little princess. We all love you, Zoe, so be strong and keep smiling!
Valerie, Kevin, Cameron & Ethan Honis

Hi Zoe…and family.
You dont know me but I came across this site when I was on Twitter. Zoe…You are a brave little girl who deserves to be healthy real soon! I am praying that you will get your heart and be able to run and play next year. I have a son who is 5yrs old and he wants to say “Hello” to you as well. He said he wished he could give you a big hug….:)
My prayers are with you and your family and I will check back often to see how you are doing. Thank you for giving your address so we can send you a card….Blessings, The Patrick Family

Zoe and family, we are praying like crazy that you are blessed with a new, spectacular heart that will keep you zooming till you are old and gray We will continue the prayers and will check back often to see how you are doing.
Big hugs, Vicki, Kent Cameron and Becky from California
(who heard about you on Twitter)

Hello Zoe,
My thoughts and prayers are with you will add you to my daily prayer list and your parents as well so that they will be strenghten as well.

God Bless,

John Douglas

Just said a pray for you, your family and your doctors. Found you through twitter. I am from Oklahoma.

Hi Zoe. A friend just emailed me and told me to go your site. I read about all about you. Wow – Your courage and bravery is incredible.

My stepdaughter is named Zoe too. She is 11 years old, and was diagnosed with leukemia when she was 9. She has great doctors like you, and is now doing really well!

You have lots of people all over the world praying for you and your family, and we know that God hears all our prayers!

Keep smiling your beautiful smile.

Many blessings,

Mary

Zoe –

Prayers for you and your family from here in Texas. I heard about you on Twitter. I’m afraid I can’t donate to your cause – all my spare cash is going to our vet right now because my dog Zorro has heart problems as well. He’s a fighter, though, and I’m betting you are too.

(I’ll happily post a link to this blog on my blog if your Aunt Nicki says it’s okay, though.)

Sending prayers and blessings your way. May you have renewed strength and peace each and every day. I’m from Idaho.

Love,
The Stoddard Family

To Zoe and all your family may you keep hope in your hearts

God bless

Lee

Hey Zoe! You dont really know me… but I graduated from FBCS 2 years ago. I get First Baptist weekly prayer bullitens and was given this site. Just wanted that I’m praying for you, and so is Bob Jones University

God bless you!

Stephanie Brown

Hi Sweetheart – I just talked with mommy & I told her I would come see you soon. My boss has given me the rest of the week off…actually I was told to take the rest of the week off. For once I didn’t ask or even think about asking. I see that you have found friends from California & Utah! See…this little page that your Mommy, you & your Aunt Nikki created has been the best thing next to all the prayers, support & love everyone sends you. I love you sweetie – you hang tough – you can do this! love u a ‘whole biggie bunch’ – Nana

Dear Zoe and family , Its ok to have bad days, But always remember , Psalms 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” The Butcher family has relied on this passage for some time. Also in verse 10 same chapter “Be still and know that I am God”. Medicine for today from Gods word. Mathias your “reading buddy” and Job aka “Spike” classmate wish you a great day. Love Mr. and Mrs. Butcher

HI Babe! I just want to let you know that I’m praying for you and so is my family. My class reminds the “prayer person” of the day if he forgets to pray for you! Hope that your new heart comes very soon! We love and miss you and are excited for the time when you can come back to school! Lots of love and hugs! Miss Webster

Hello ms. Zoe, I and my family, are praying for you consistently throught day, even my 2 year old son Caleb prays for you on his own now.
We are praying that God would have mercy and bring this heart to you soon, and that you would experience the peace and close presence of Jesus Christ minutely. Be strong in the lord, and in the power of His might ms. zoe. Love, the Allbaugh family

HI ZOE, IM A STUDENT AT (FBCS) THE WHOLE SCHOOL IS PRAYING FOR YOU. CARLEY WANTED TO SAY HI SHE MISSES YOU A LOT!! YOUR ON THE PRAYER RECQUSTS AT OUR CHURCH AND SCHOOL. I HOPE YOU GET WELL REALLY SOON!!! WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS THE SPIEGELBERG FAMILY!!!!!!

dear zoe,
i no that u do not no me but i am mikeala and paige goodriches friend that go to your school. My whole church has been praying for you. God loves you and Christain unity church will keep prayingg 4 u! may God blessu !

Hey Zoe…..Kettlecorn (a.k.a Aunt Kelley) says hey. I just wanted to stop by real fast and tell you I love you very much and I hope you get better soon. I can’t wait until I get to see you again. That would be the highlight of my day and week probably =).
Love you very much Kid,
Kristi

Hello Zoe, I don’t know if you remember me but my name is Madelyn and I work with your grandma Dawn @ NOHC, I just want you to know I’m praying for you, your family and grandma to get through this, and for you to get better Zoe I hope you get your heart soon, your a very precious little girl and loved by many, your grandma talks about you and your brother all the time. Were going to miss her @ work but shes where she needs to be with you and your family. God Bless You and your family Zoe, Love Madelyn Starks

Hi Zoe, I work with your Grandma Dawn. My family and I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you. We hope you feel better soon.

Hey Zoe,
I am Melissa’s roommate (Maria at FBCS big sister) and I want you to know that we pray for you in our prayer group and in our classes here at BJU. I have my family and friends back in Boston praying for you too. You are a very special girl and I love your pretty blond hair. I will continue to pray for you everyday. I hope you have a good weekend and get better real soon.
Love Andrea <3

Zoe, we pray you’re having a better day. I pray that things get easier & a new heart is found soon. Madalyn & ELizabeth mailed you some pictures today. Take care angel. We all love & miss you.
Mrs. Schnur & family

Zoe, we are sorry you had a bad day and pray that tomorrow will be much better. We pray for you at K4 all day. We will keep praying until you walk through the doors of FBCS with that great smile on your face. Love you, Mrs. Frymier and Grandpa Frymier

Dear Zoe and the Tanner Family,
I am your daddy’s night nursing supervisor at work and you have touched the hearts of all of us here at UH Bedford. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that tomorrow is a better day than today and the next is even better than that. Please stay patient and strong and I will continue to pray for you every day!!!!! Take care!!!!!!

Love,
Erin Roth RN and family

Zoe, I miss you not being at school. I want you to come back soon, with your new heart. To Chrissy and Mike, the Dr. and to all the NURSES who give care and love to our little friend, have a great day. Love Ya Job and his Dad

My Dearest Zoe,

I can’t even begin to tell you how much you have touched my life. You are so incredibly brave and strong. I miss seeing your adorable face all the time. I can’t wait until you can make us all laugh again with your hysterically funny personality. There are many reasons I am happy I met your dad and you are certainly one of them. I am so blessed to have such an amazing little girl in my life!

All of my employees at Lorain Applebee’s ask about you everyday. They are all praying for you and miss seeing you come in with your dad and Gabe, as you have left an impact on them and have made many friends there. I can’t wait for the day when I see you walk in again to visit me at work, run to me from the front door and I can pick you up and hold you like I used to.

I love you, Zoe. And I pray for you, your dad, your mom, Gabe, and your grandparents continuously all day. I would give anything to make you better.

You are my Sunshine.

Diane

Good Morning – Sweetheart
I hope that you have a good night & things are a little smoother now. Gabe, Adam & Jo came over last night & they want me to tell you hi – so – hi. They love you & miss you & hope you get that new heart soon so you can make plans on coming home. Tracy – a friend of Justin also came over last night with her little girl – you are going to love her. She is 3 years old & Tracy also says hi & hope you that you get better real soon. I’m going to meet her mom & dad tomorrow night – everybody loves you, you’re in everyones thoughts, their prayers & their hearts! That’s what matters most, sweetie. Love you & we’ll see you in a little while.
love – Nana

Zoe, what a beautiful name! and a shining smile you have! My sister Karin works with your mom and told me about you. I’m glad to read that you have such a wonderful circle of family and friends surrounding you with love and support everyday! You are in our thoughts and prayers! God Bless You!

Chrissy,
Don’t ever think that you are boring us with your blogs. We are unable to be there with Zoe so every blog keeps us informed as to how Zoe and all of you are doing. We’re the ones that wish we could do more to help all of you. My classes (7th and 8th) are putting some stuff together for Zoe for when she gets home. We will continue to keep Zoe in our prayers. Have a good day.
Mr. C.

Zoe and family–
Just wanted to let you know that Job’s Grandpa Schritz in Montana is praying hard for all of you, and his church family at First Baptist Church, Columbia Falls, Montana is praying also. It is wonderful to know that we can go boldly before God’s throne with our requests, and that His peace and joy comforts us in these times of trials. We all feel like Zoe is part of the family and we love the daily updates-we agree with Mr. Casbohm–they do not bore us in the least! Job is missing his “partner in crime” at school-and we continue to pray for God’s will. Can’t wait until the day we see those little blond pigtails bouncing in the halls again!
Love, Job’s Mommy

Hey Zoe =]

My name is Kara; I’m in 9th grade at your school. You don’t know me, but I have seen you in the hallways and I can just tell you are a little ball of energy, always smiling, and always putting a smile on my face as well! I hope you get better soon, and I’ve been praying for you everyday. Hope to see you back at school soon. I’ll be praying =D

Love, Kara*

Good Morning Zoe – just had a little chat with mom…we both are in areement that you are a strong, stubborn, little girl who is also very beautiful & very special to mom. Don’t you dare give up….you keep fighting, ‘Don’t’ loose that little attitude you can get when things are just ‘the way you would like it’ because right now – I’m sure you aren’t liking this part so well. So, you get the rest you need right now because it’s going to be a long, hard road…but Zoe Honey Baby – the ones that know you, the ones that love you & the ones that are here for you….know you can beat this thing!! I love you sweetie girl…I will see you tomorrow. Tonight is going to be for you!
Love, Kisses, Hugs ‘whole biggie bunch’
Nana

Hello Zoe,

I work with your Nana at NOHC, my family wishes you strength to make it through this rough patch, that is all this is. When life hands you a bump in the road, you smooth it out and keep going forward. Never stop paving a smooth road and never forget how many people are huggind of you and your family. They say there is strength in numbers and with the amount of people with their arms around you your strength is massive.

We hope you are out of there soon.

you will be ok either way. /)_/)
(oo)
(UU)o love u zoe
god is watching over u never 4get. he will preform a mirical weather its a small one,a big one or most important a new heart.

Dear Kyle’s friend Zoe,
You are on my heart constantly and I pray for you a lot! Not only is my grandson Kyle in your class in school but all of my family, the Spicklers, the Frymiers, and us Olsens have known your Daddy and his Mom and Dad, your grandma and grandpa for a long, long time. And your Aunt Nikki used tp be my Avon lady! We’re praying, praying, praying for YOU!! I’m planning on seeing you real soon with your beautiful, healthy new heart!
Love you, Mrs. Olsen

ZOE it is Paige hope you are feeling better. My church and my family are praying for YOU. We love you very very very much.Remember GOD is always in control.Ok im going to go bye. Love ya.

Hi Zoe, You don’t know me but I am Paige and Mikeala Goodrich’s grandma. I remember you from the kindergarten graduation ceremony at Fbcs. I have been praying for you and your family, and have told alot of other people to pray also. I hope your new heart comes to you soon. God bless all of you.

Dear Little Zoe…
Just another short message from Michigan to say that I have been thinking of you and reading about your progress. Im sending you big *hugs* from my son Roan, and lots of prayers from me. I just know you will get that new heart real soon…:)

Good Morning, darling
I hope that you are doing well today ….I know you had a little issue with your ‘bp’ last night & the good Dr’s are right there with you fixing you up to make you better. I think our little ‘benefit’ for you last night went pretty good. Gabe has a T shirt that he wore last night with your name on it & was at ‘your party’ too. He called it your ‘party’. He wrote you a little note & mommy will be able to read you the little notes that some of the people sent you last night. Sandy is right…. you have so, so many arms hugging you right now that it’s just awesome! Some of my friends & co-workers were there last night to help out & I think that was pretty nice too. Of course they have all seen your picture for those that haven’t met you ‘yet’ & they all are in agreement with me….you are ‘Beautiful & Adorable’ – who wouldn’t want to help you! Grandpa & I will see you soon ….lots of love sweetie…get some rest …..love Nana

We pray for your family every day! We can’t wait to see Zoe back at school. We pray you will get your new heart soon. God loves you and so do we and everybody at school! Get well soon!

Hi Zoe, just wanted to say I’m thinking about you and miss you. Mr. Williams (from school) and his family was at my house yesterday and they were saying how cute you were; they saw your picture on my refridgerator. We are all praying for you to get your new heart, so hang in there. I bet your teeth are growing fast in the front. Are anymore getting wiggly? “Hi” to Zoe’s mom too!

Hi Zoe!!
I don’t know if you remember me, but I am a senior at First Baptist. Your joyful attitude is always a great encouragement to me whenever I see you. You are on my mind often, and I have said many prayers for you. I hope you can get back to school soon.

We haven’t met, at least I don’t think so. Like many at First Baptist of Elyria our family also is praying for your full recovery; whatever course that might take. Your courageous battle is inspiring to us all.

Good morning, Zoe!

When I was the “school nurse” at FBCS, your wonderful brother, Gabe, would often come say hi to me and at some point would tell me about his baby sister, Zoe! I’m sure he misses you LOTS and can’t wait until he can play with you again. We are all praying for you!

Good morning Zoe, My family continues to think and pray for you very often and we are praying for you today.
The Allbaugh Family

Hi Zoe, I subbed at school on Thursday and Friday, and I sure missed chatting with you at recess. I am praying that you will get your new heart soon so that I can see you and your great smile again at school. “Hi” Gabe! Take good care of your sister (and Mom and Dad). I also miss you and am praying for you.

paige—hi zoe we are prayer for u. I love u a lot.K I have to go. Love YA.

love u hope u r well soon and get better with a new heart

Hi Zoe Honey,
Just wanted to give you a quick holler before Papa and I leave to see Uncle Justin. We are taking a video recorder to film the event for you. Stay strong while we are gone baby girl. Thinking of you always. Love Sherry

Hi Zoe, Gabe, Mom, and Dad!

I have your picture hanging on my computer monitor. Every day I look at your smiling face and pray that God will send you a new heart. My dad, Mr. Carroll, got a new heart in July. It was a miracle! I know that God can work miracles!! He has given my dad another opportunity to live for Jesus. I hope that when God gives you a new heart that you will live for Him too! He is the most important thing in our lives.

We miss you so much at school! You always talked to me whenever you saw me in the hallway. I can’t wait until you’re back!

Gabe, I miss you too! I hope you get to come back next year! You are such a sweetie! Keep living for Jesus!

Mom & Dad, if there’s anything we can do – please don’t hesitate to ask!! We are praying for God’s loving arms to surround you!
Mrs. Kime

Hi Zoe, my name is Megan and I work with your mom. Just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and you are in my prayers. You are a very strong girl and I wish you and your family all the best.

Dear Zoe,
I have chatted with you a couple of times at school activities, and I had the privilege of teaching your dad for three years at FBCS. I also have been blessed with six children, and when I look at them and think of how I would feel if one of them was in your position, I am humbled so much. I pray for you, your mom, and your dad (and your Grandpa and Grandma Tanner) daily — if not hourly. For some reason, when I’m folding clothes, you come to mind. With six kids, I fold a lot of clothes. But we wanted you to know, again, that we are praying for strength as you go through this difficulty. We are praying for peace and comfort through the Holy Spirit. And we are praying that God will make your heart whole and healthy again very soon — however He knows is best . I also want your mom and dad to know that we’re praying that this circumstance deepens their appreciation of what God the Father went through when He allowed His only Son, Jesus, to come to earth to die on the cross for mankind. He loved us so much, He let His Son’s heart be stopped for our eternities. Praise God that it didn’t stay stopped, though; He rose again the third day and is alive in Heaven right now, preparing to greet those who know Him as their Savior and Lord! Please stay strong in the Lord, and be of good courage.

In Christ,
Judy Wilcox (for the whole gang)

Hi, Zoe! Just wanted to tell you how much we miss you at recess. We are inside most of the time now, so we don’t need a “door holder”, but as I look around at Laura and Mikaela and all the other first graders playing, I realize that you really have left a big “hole” in that class. You are very special to everyone who knows you. The girls and boys in your class and in Kindergarten really miss you when you’re not at school. We will be soooo happy when you finally come back to play at recess with us!!! Who will play Kitty Cat just the way your friend Laura likes to play (complete with the right kind of Kitty food) unless you come back?!? We are looking forward to the day when we get to claim God’s wonderful victory over your illness! We love you and miss you so much!
Mrs. Barbi

Dear Zoe,
I love you girl. I hope you get better soon. I really want to come see you. I hope to go get my flu shot soon so that I can but right this second I am not aloud. I wanted to say I love you again. I give you hugs and kisses. so xoxoxoxoxoxo.
love,
Heather Warkentien

Wow. Your family seems so determined to save your little princess. I admire your determination. I hope that she gets her happily ever after and realizes what a miracle she really is. Zoe is a beautiful girl who clearly has a lot of fight in her. That will take her far. I will be praying for YOUR will because God will give you the desires of your heart. I wish the best for you!

Hi Zoe! A good past time game is eye-spy.

hi zoe and family, i want to wish you and your family the best and i will be praying for lil zoe. dennis and shelly tanner talked with me about her she sounds like a wonderful little angel! i showed my daughter a pic of her online and she said wow mom shes like me. it broke my heart and i told her to say a prayer every night…god bless you all!!

Dear Zoe,

I am Mackenzie’s mom and we have moved to Texas to study Spanish so that we can go to Chile to tell people about Jesus. Mackenzie is going to a new school and the kids in her class are praying for you. I see that tons of people are praying for you and I want you to know that almost every minute of the day, except when I am sleeping, I am silently begging God to keep you strong until your new heart is ready for you. I know that being in the hospital can be a drag, but just think of all the doctors and nurses who can learn about Jesus from you when you are feeling better. God has a purpose for all things and I am looking forward to seeing what He has planned for you.
Love,
Mrs. Niemeyer (remember when you were little and you used to call me Mrs. Memeyer, it always made me giggle)

Good Morning Zoe Honey Baby….Wishing you Happy Thanksgiving from Lawton, Ok & to let you know that even though I am a thousand miles away…you are still with me…right here in my heart! Today I have asked many people to say a little prayer for you today that you will get your new heart soon. I’m bringing back little something from Uncle Justin who misses you alot but will be home soon to see you in just a few short weeks…he’ll be here before you know it. I have a lot today to be thankful for ….. having you …. is one of them….Love you a bunch…Nana

hi zoe,

i have never met you before, but i am a senior at first baptist. you are in my prayers. they sent around pictures of you at school, and i have one hanging up in my locker and one on the dashboard of my car. everytime i see your picture, i pray for you (and your family). i hope you are provided with a heart quickly, so you can get back to good health soon.

sincerely,
autumn

Hi Zoe! My name is Rachel. I work at Bedford Hospital with your dad. I feel like I know you, because your dad talks about you all the time. He tells us that you are a very independent, strong and beautiful girl( he brought the pictures to prove it). All of the staff here at Bedford Hospital is praying for you and a new healthy heart that you deserve. Let’s keep our fingers crossed(:

Hey Zoe,
Just wanted to say Hi and I love you. Kelley says hi and my cousin Kayla says hi. We all hope you feel better soon. And we all love you.

Love Kristi

Zoe and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Nicole,

Thank you very much for joining us today on Connecting Women Radio at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/connectingwomen , today. We are going to link this site in our blogs in hope that the awareness and support will increase. We will also promote this site on our weekly radio show.

God Bless!

Raina Kader
CoHost- Connecting Women Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/connectingwomen

Zoe, Chrissy, and Mike…you guys continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I pray every night for a new heart for you Zoe! I hope it comes soon. Hang in there…**hugs**

Dear Zoe,
I hope you are feeling better. I hope you get a new heart very soon. When I come back to Ohio, let’s play outside all day. I miss you so much.
Love,
Mackenzie

All my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
love and prayers
your friend from FBCS
Nathen

Hi, just wanted to say we’re praying for you in Louisiana!!! My little girl was born with several heart defects and we’ve spent about 4 of her first 13 months in the hospital, so I know it can get very monotonous. We’ll stay posted through the website, and feel free to check out ours! Is your mailing address still the same at the hospital? Praying for your new heart and quick recovery, you look like a tough little lady so I know you’re gonna do great!!! God is on our side!

Good morning, Zoe,

Mr. Milam and I have been praying that you will get your new heart very soon. I read your webpage everyday so that I can pray for just the things that you need for that day. We miss you at school. I can’t wait until you are back. You always make my day when I would see you in the hallway – we always talk about how your day was going and I usually get a hug from you! I miss those hugs.
Chrissy and Mike – If there is anything that you need, please let me know. We are keeping Zoe in our thoughts and prayer at FBCS. She is a special young lady.

Love,

Mrs. Milam

Hello. I am friends with Brad and Laura Ternes. They shared your website with me. I just wanted to send prayers and good vibes to you and your family. Hang in there Zoe!!

Erin Denslow
Grafton, Ohio

hi zoe love you and praying for you

The Change of Hearts group in Cincinnati sent me your information in the event I can provide you with some support. My little girl received a heart transplant 8 years ago on December 23rd, 2000 the day after her first birthday, at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, she waited nearly three months and was in grave condition when her heart arrived. I know all to well what you are going through, if talking to someone who has been there can help in any way please contact me directly at dawnwnr@gmail.com and I will give you my phone number if you would like to talk by phone. Dawn mother of Asia transplanted at age 1, 8 yrs post transplant.

Hello, I, too, went to school with Laura and Brad Ternes and happened upon this site. I sat here at work reading your little girl’s story and found myself fighting back tears. My heart goes out to her, and to you and your entire family. I know we are not supposed to ask “why” but JEEZ! My little girl was born at 24 weeks and weighed little more than 1lb, so I’m no stranger to intensive care life. Thankfully, our story had a happy ending and she is now 8. I just wanted to send some positive vibes your way and tell you to hang in there. I can tell by reading your blog that both you and Zoe are strong fighters…that makes all the difference in the world! I have to work the evening of the fundraiser but will visit the site frequently to check on Zoe and look for other events. Feel free to forward me info on other fundraisers to my email heidro3@yahoo.com.

Hi Zoe!

I’m just writing to let you know I’m praying that even now you are getting that new heart! I can’t wait for the day you pop into my classroom and say, “Hi,Miss Webster! I’m back!” Take care, Sweetie, we love you!
Miss Webster

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am praying for a heart for Zoe.

Hey, Crissy, your dad just called me and told me they might have a heart for Zoe, I broke down in tears, and he also told me you would be updateing your web, so I can read about how this came about. I am SOOOOOOO HAPPY for Zoe, and please, I love her dearly, let me know of all the progress.

Is it true? I just read Gramma Carole’s post that they may have a heart for Zoe. My boys, Cameron and Ethan, and I just finished prayers at bedtime tonight asking God for a heart – once again. We pray often for you. I hope God is answering all our prayers soon and also that you’re comfortable, Zoe, while you wait. I hope the websites will be updated soon so we know if this news is true!!! Continue to be strong! Love, The Honis Family – Valerie, Kevin, Cameron & Ethan

Hi, Zoe and family!

I have worked in the school office over the past few years and have been praying for you guys, and tonight I am able to praise God that a new heart is on its way for you! I will be praying for her surgery and the recovery! Keep fighting, Zoe, and I can’t wait to see your smiling face around FBCS!

Mr. Chad

We join all of you in celebration of Zoe’s new heart and praise God from whom ALL blessings flow. He is still the God of miracles. We pray for a speedy recovery that is free from complications. Glad that Zoe’s such a fighter–it goes a long way in helping to get all of you back to a normal life! Job can’t wait to have a partner in crime again!

He is worthy to be praised EVERY day, but we are rejoicing TODAY that the Lord has provided a heart for you, Zoe Tanner! Paige & Mikeala went out the door to school singing praises with and for you! We are still praying for you that everything will go well. God’s timing is always perfect! May the family of Zoe’s heart know God’s peace and comfort AND our graciousness for their sacrifice. We praise God for their willingness to give to save our Zoe! We love you, Zoe!

Leah, Matt, Paige and Mikeala Goodrich

Praying for you Zoe and your family. YOU ARE ONE OF THE STRONGEST LITTLE GIRLS I KNOW. Keep Fighting.
Luv ya Zoe….. IM praying for you.
To her family= Zoes MOm- Your family is truly amazing.. YOU are so strong for her. I hope i have the courage like you to keep fighting .
YOu all are amazing. Praying for you guys.

Praising God for the answer to prayer. Hope Zoe is doing well. We are praising God for the new heart and we are now praying for Zoe’s recovery. We look to seeing her back with us soon. Have a Great Day!!!!

Hi Zoe and family,

I work with your Grandpa Joe, and I have been reading about and praying for you every day. I’m so glad you got a heart, and wish you a fast recovery. God bless you Zoe, enjoy your purple tree, and Merry Christmas to all of you.
Hi to Gabe too. You too have been a strong boy. Take good care of your sister.

Carla

Praise God!! I’m so happy the prayers have been answered. It is wonderful to have prayers issued up from all over this wonderful country of ours. We will continue to keep Zoe and the family in our prayers that the recovery will be quick and will have no complications. Looking forward to a picture of healthy Zoe– Papa

Im so happy u got ur new heart !!!! ^_^ God answers prayers! i love u zoe and i pray this heart will work out 4u!

HI Zoe and family
The ladybugs and I are so happy that everyone’s prayers have been answered and Zoe has her new heart. We continue to pray for Zoe’s health and a speedy recovery. God bless the family that has made the incredibly difficult choice to give life in their time of sorrow they have given Zoe and her family the greatest possible gift.

Dear Tanner family,
We are just so thrilled that God provided a heart for our dear sweet Zoe! Praise the Lord!!!! The kids at school are so excited for you!
Our prayer is that Zoe will have a quick and easy recovery. Through everything….God IS good…..all the time.
Love to all,
Mrs. Kish

I miss you Zoe!

I can’t wait untill you get back to school

Just wanted to add to the excitement. I am the pastor at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Elyria and you have several friends in our church family that have been keeping us up to date on Zoe’s condition. I have been following and praying in response to the reports on this site. We are so thankful that Zoe has finally got her heart. Know that we are still praying and will be here for the duration. If you need anything, just give us a call. I am praying specifically for good rest and uneventful recovery. We love you! Darrell Myers and the Chestnut Ridge Family

Zoe when you are older and all of this is behind us we will sit and tell stories of this night for a long long time to come. We will recant every detail of it and laugh about it. You are a fighter and I know you will continue to fight and before you know it you will be back to school and with your friends and family. We may never know who made the impossible decision to give up a piece of a loved one to make you whole, but to them we offer our heart felt thank yous, our tears, and our prayers. Knowing that it will never be enough to express the great act of kindness they have given. They have given us back our little Zoe and her puppy dog face to make us all smile.

HI ZOE I DONT KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER ME BU IM A REAL GOOD FRIEND OF PAPA
IM GLAD ITS FINALLY OVER WITH NOW I PRAY THAT YOU HAVE SPEEDY RECOVERY
SO YOU CAN GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND BE A LITTLE GIRL AGAIN AND CHRISSY MY
DARLING GIRL I HOPE YOU ARE DOING OK DESPITE WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN THROUGH
IT TICKLES ME INSIDE TO KNOW THAT LITTLE ANGEL IS GONNA BE OK CHRISSY IF
YOU NEED ANYTHING JUST LET ME KNOW

I am in tears right now reading this. I am so happy for you – just in time for Christmas. Christmas will have such a different meaning this year. Merry Christmas to you!

Hello to all! I don’t know if Zoe will remember me but I was the student teacher at the YWCA when Zoe took dance classes. The minute Zoe walked in the door we could tell that she was a very special little girl. She is so full of life and energy, and she is the perfect little ballerina. I am so happy and releaved for you all that Zoe has gotten her new heart. Zoe I hope to see you again soon. God Bless, and take care.

Christmas is truly the time of miracles and once has just happened!!! Zoe, I wish you a speedy recovery and a very long lifetime of happiness!!! I can’t tell you how thrilled I was to get the message that a heart had been found and you were doing well! I as well as all of the members of OPEIU Local 19 (your Grandma Sherrie’s union) are ecstatic! We know that you will certainly be having the Merriest of Christmases this year.

zoe hope you feel better now that you have your new heart
and chrissy you go girl after what you been through i know
its gonna get better with each passing day

We have been praying for Zoe at our church and I am so glad to hear that she got her heart in time for Christmas! I can relate. I had a double lung transplant on Christmas Eve of 1991 when I was 11 years old. I willl continue to pray for Zoe’s new heart and for her donor family.

Tara

My family and I will pray for your little girl. Stay Strong.

Good Morning Sweetheart….I was so very proud of you last night! I know it’s going to be hard for a while because you still have a long way to go. Keep blowing bubbles & don’t forget to cough once in awhile. Mommy I know will you & so will Daddy. We are truly fortunate that this miracle has happened. That some parent gave you the ‘gift’ of a new beginning. I hope that they will find comfort in some way that a piece of their loved is still alive in here in Ohio. Don’t you ever give up & don’t quit. Uncle Justin can’t wait to see you..maybe he will help you blow bubbles, too. Lots of love & hugs sweetie…Nana

hey zoe! We haven’t quite met but I love you grandparents!!! They’re my aunt and uncle!! I know I’m still praying for you ! This new gift that we both just recieved is soo special we deff have to take care of it as good as we can. I can’t wait to meet you!!! I hear all these very funny stories about you , my personal favorite one is the barbie doll hair with water LOL! Just hang in there a lil bit longer and everything will be like it use too expect with a new great heart better then your last! Well I can’t wait to meet you SOON!
Love,
Alex

GOD bless all of you. I am so happy your daughter is doing good.You put your daughter in the best place.I have a good friend that had a son 19 years ago with a hole in his heart,the clinic didnt expect him to live past 5.Nineteen years later and he is still here going strong.May all of you have a blessed Christmas.

hi tanner family we hope that all of you are glad that zoe got a heart and we are praying for all of you
we saw Zoe’s picture in the paper today. our aunt Amanda says hi and she has been praying for you. our mom says hi and misses you in the librayry on wednesdays. we are so happy you got your heart. we love you and will keep praying for all of you.
love,
justin, beka, and family

This morning, Stephanie and I were at the computer and Mr. Kish walked up behind us and said, “Ya know, I never buy the paper but…..” Then he put the newspaper in between us and Stephanie and I both screamed…..”Zoe!!!!” We stopped everything and we read the article all about YOU!

Again, we are just so happy you got your heart and I am praying that “my song” I claimed for you … “I’ll be home for Christmas” will be true for you.
Do everything the doctors tell you to do and continue to be brave … you can do it, Sweetie!
Love,
Mrs. Kish

Dear Zoe and Chrissy,
Zoe you looked so good in the paper yesterday, our little princess. I can just hear you say “I know” and then turn those puppy dog eyes on us. And Chrissy when we walked into the hospital room Friday, from you I saw something that we had not seen in some time, that dynamic smile of yours. I cannot say how wonderful it was to see that it was back where it belongs. I will say that I could be doing the most mundane task and out of the blue, it will pop into my head the miracle our family has been given. I get a lump in my throat and then a huge grin crosses my face. I stop what I am doing and give thanks. (Which is about a hundred times a day). I hope that you have a speedy recovery Zoe. I love you both so much.
Sherry

Hi Sweetie
What a lovely story & how pretty you looked all freshened up & sleeping like an Angel in the Chronicle. You made ‘FRONT PAGE NEWS’!! That is just so awesome. Grandpa & I must have bought 6 papers yesterday. Gabe, Grandpa & I went to I Hop for breakfast & I told Grandpa to get a paper. He was just a grinin’ when he walked back over to Gabe & I. Gabe right away…can I have the picture to hang in my room..so…thats when we decided to buy more papers. Gabe has his own. One is for Uncle Justin & I have extra if anyone else would need one. Uncle Justin is sooo very happy for you! He misses you very much & he will be home soon..just another couple of weeks! When we went into the restaurant Gabe started telling everyone in the restaurant that was his little sister. Our waitress sat down to read all about you & cried. We can’t wait for you to get better & this summer when you it’s ok for you to go out in the public we’ll take you there so you can meet everyone. We’ll see you soon. We have things for your tree that Gabe made with Grandpa yesterday.
Love you, miss you, hugs & kisses
Nana

I WOULD JUST LIKE TO TELL ZOE TO KEEP SMILING AND STAY POSITIVE. YOU HAVE ALOT AND I DO MEAN ALOT OF PEOPLE THINKING ABOIUT YOU AND PRAYING FOR YOU. I AM THE AFTERNOON DRIVE DISC JOCKEY ON KOOL KAT OLDIES, WDLW AM 1380, AND WE WILL BE TALKING TO OUR LISTENERS ABOUT YOU… AND EVERYONE IS GOING TO THINK ABOUT YOU AND PRAY FOR YOU! THATS ALOT OF PEOPLE! SO WHEN YOU FEEL WELL ENOUGH, AND CAN TURN ON OUR RADIO STATION… YOU CALL ME BETWEEN 3PM AND 6PM ANY MONDAY THRU FRIDAY, AND I WILL PLAY A SONG FOR YOU AND MAYBE EVEN PUT YOU ON THE RADIO. STAY POSITIVE AND JUST KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED BY MANY. SO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, AND GET WELL SOON AND MAKE SURE YOU CALL ME. 440-775-1380 AND WE’LL PLAY A SONG JUST FOR YOU! LOVE AND POSITIVE THOUGHTS FOR YOU ZOE, JOHNNY Z

Zoe.
You hit the big time now girl!!! Fox 8 news!!! Dick Goddard says you have an awesome right hook. Papa recorded Channel 8 news for me because I was at work during your television debut. I saw the story on the computer before the news came on. You look like you are getting stronger everyday. Kelley and Kristi both watched at home and called as soon as it went off to tell me how pretty you looked. My friend Amy called and did a play by play for me. Did you enjoy the fruit rollups Papa and I brought you this morning. Yummy Yummy in your Tummy. Love ya our little T.V. Diva.
Sherry

Hello Zoe Honey Baby!
Just wanted to stop & say Hi & Goodnite. I hear you are doing better everyday. I gave money to Mommy for some of your bracelets I sold at work & there are a few people that want me to get more. Grandpa went to the Dr today & he is starting to come down with a ‘bug’ & I was snezzing today too. So we are going to take a little break & see you this weekend. We don’t want to chance you getting sick in case we are contagious. The Dr thinks Grandpa is mostly allergies & sinus infection but still …no chances!!! Not for you precious. Uncle Justin sends his love tonight & will see you in just 10 days by the time your mommy can read this to you. I heard from a cousin of mine that I haven’t seen a very long time & he will be coming to your spaghetti benefit…miracles like you sweetheart bring out the best in some people that we somehow forget is there…you are my miracle & my Christmas…I could not want for more…it’s like I told someone very special tonite….I could have holes in both my shoes & wouldn’t ask for anything this year for Christmas because having you with me, with us…is Christmas enough to last me ..my lifetime…nothing else matters …just you being here with us & Uncle Justin coming home to share all of it with us.
Nite sweetie….love you Nana
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Hi Zoe and family. I just found out about your heart transplant and felt so excited for all of you. I was one of your nurses at the EMH ER and you guys have been in my thoughts ever since you were first diagnosed. I am so glad that you have come so far. I will keep you in our prayers and let the rest of the staff in the ER know about your miracle! You are a special little girl! I bet this will be the best Christmas ever!

Zoe,
I have heard so much about you sweetie. I have a dear friend named KATIE who was one of the nurses on the PICU who took care of you. She was the one who told me about your website and I almost could not wait to see it. You and it are beautiful. I am so happy that you got your heart. You definitely deserved it. Katie, I think is one of the best nurses on that floor and talked so fondly about you. I think she misses taking care of you, but we all know now that you are much better off now. Anyways sweetie, I hope that you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and make sure that you leave SANTA lots of cookies and a big glass of milk. Congratulations again.

Love Tom.

Chrissy, Mike and Gabe- It has truly been a very long road and quite an adventure. You never gave up nor did you let anyone else give up either. It is difficult for famlies to go through such grief just sitting and waiting for a donor and when it comes……… you just can not express the emotions that follow. I have been in the medical field for over 30 yrs. and know how wonderful it is to see a life saved throgh this miracle! PLEASE, remember to have “ORGAN DONOR” put on the back of your drivers license. It is always asked when you renew it. Remember the agony of waiting as the Tanner family did. Just knowing you may save a life someday will bring joy to another family in need. I will continue to pray for all of you. Never take things like God, family and friends for granted. We have many blessings to be thankful for and we are thankful for the donor family. They have given “The gift of Life” and we are very thankful for the choice they made. Zoe will always have this little angel inside her, as she grows to be a healthy child given a chance to drive her parents crazy just like any other child. I am so sorry we will not be here to attend your dinner. I am buying tickets though. I have a gift for you too! I will see you when you are up to a visitor. Enjoy every day Zoe! Love Gayle and Criag

Dear Zoe: I teach those “old lady” exercises since I work in Physical Therapy. I know they are probably boring, but they really are important as is the walking! You do the best you can and it will get easier, so hang in there!
Have a good day. Love, Mrs. Nagy

Hi Zoe and family! Zoe, congratulations on your new heart! For those of you
who don’t know me, I’m a long-time friend of Bob Cornman.(We joined the
Navy together many years ago). Isn’t it amazing that Zoe at her age and
me at my age both received new hearts this year? I got mine May 13th.
I’ve been extremely blessed. My biopsy reports continue to show no rejection.
My doctors from UFShands Heart Transplant Center,Gainesville,Fl are really
leased with my progress so far. They seem to think I’ve done well because
I followed their instructions completely, especially in the area of doing all of
my exercises just like they asked of me. Keeping strong has a great deal to
do with being able to resist the stresses and strains that the body must suffer
from the trauma caused by the procedure, the meds and so on.
Zoe, I’m 65 years old, and haven’t a clue why I’m still here, or why this
wonderful event has happened to me, or why it has happened to you. But,
I do strongly feel that God had a reason for giving you and I this opportunity
to experience his love for us. May Jesus,His Father, and all of His angels,
keep you and I, and our families, in their strong and tender care during this
Christmas Season and throughout the rest of our lives as we continue to
show how well we can accept what God has given us to do.
With much love from one heart transplant patient to another.
Larry

Hi Zoe, We don’t know you but we went to school a long time ago with your Daddy. We pray that God will keep giving you and your family strength every day. Love James, Amie, Spencer, Tanner and Amelia.

My family had the chance to meet Zoe last Friday evening. We were at the fishtank on 4 with my niece when she came walking through those doors with her grandparents. Can I just say that she is such an inspiration. To hear her story and see her was just amazing. Just a few short days after being in the OR and she was up and walking around. My entire family was just so inspired by her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Merry Christmas.

Hi,Zoe!!!Merry Christmas!!Everyone at school has missed you.We have been praying 4 you 2 have a speedy recovery!!!!I sure have missed you!;)I have soooo many people praying 4 u!!I love you & have a very merry Christmas!!!

Love,
Joella,Cannon,&Jeriel

MERRY CHRISTMAS ZOE AND FAMILY I HOPE YOU GET YOUR DAY PASS FOR TOMORROW AND I HOPE YOU GET EVERYTHING YOU ASK SANTA FOR I KNOW HAVING YOUR NEW HEART IS ENOUGH BUT YOU ARE A GIRL AND YOU NEED TOYS TO. AT LEAST SOMETHING TO DO WHILE YOU WAIT TO GO HOME. KEEP DOING WHAT THEY TELL YOU AND YOU WILL BE HOME IN NO TIME.

LOVE,
SHANNON

Merry Christmas Zoe!

We have been praying for you and are so glad to hear the you were able to go home for Christmas. I have heard many good things about the Ronald McDonald House so I will look forward to hear about the things that you did there when I see you. I am sorry that you have not been feeling well the past few days but I am sure Dr. Boyle will know what to do to have you feeling better soon. I am glad that Gabe is able to stay with you at the Ronald McDonald House. I am sure that you have had a great time together. Please say Hi to him and wish him a Merry Christmas from me.

We miss you and hope to see you very soon.

Love,

Mrs. Milam

Hi Zoe,
It was so neat to see you on TV! I then showed the video clip that your Mommy put on this site to my family. It brings tears to our eyes to see how God did a miracle in your little life. We are sooooooooooo thankful for you and how God allowed you to receive a heart that was just right for YOU!

I am looking forward to the day when I will see you in the hallway and be able to give you a great big hug.

Please tell everyone … hello … especially Gabe. We miss him at school, too!

-Mrs. Kish

WELCOME HOME ZOE HONEY BABY!! I was so excited to hear that you were released today! I had to turn around & tell the girls that were still there that you were on your way home – how wonderful!!!! Be extra careful around others ( I will see you next week after I’m over my little bug – I’m taking my medicine too so I can get better) & be extra careful in public. Someone may not be sick themselves – but they can still be a carrier of all kinds of little viruses which is probably what caused all this in the first place. You can’t live in a bubble because that wouldn’t be very much fun – but don’t let everyone get in your face as much as you love them – that will be hard….the tiniest of cough or sneezes could hurt you but not them…You are so special to everyone & I know we will all take care of you…lots of love, a whole lot of kisses & hugs…Nana

Hi Zoe and Chrissy. I missed you at the clinic on biopsy day. Please, get in touch with me. I miss you guys. And Zoe, my family saw you on tv. You looked so much better than Dr. Boyle. haha…….Miss you …..stay spunky little girl….Love ya

Hi Zoe,

Hi little one! Are you enjoying your time at home now? I bet you’re doing very well these days! It must be so nice to be away from all those medical devices and everyone coming in and checking on you around the clock. Sleeping in your own bed must be really special to you now! My boys are hoping you’ll be back in school soon – and I’m sure the rest of the kids are eagerly awaiting that day as well! Keep doing what your parents and the doctors tell you too so you can get stronger every day! Thank God for this new heart of yours and how He’s healing you so nicely! Take care, Zoe ~Love, Valerie, Cameron & Ethan Honis

Hi Zoe….

God Bless you sweetheart. You do not know me but my son knows of your situation from one of your nurse friends at the Clinic. I am a nurse too and word travels fast about our special “little” friends. May God continue to carry you and your family in the palm of His hand always….and I hope spring comes very quickly so that you can go outside and have lots and lots of fun. Take care and be well.
Claudia

You have my family’s prayers. Stay strong Zoe, God bless.

ZOE YOU ARE ONE ADORABLE LITTLE GIRL. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. YOUR A FIGHTER AND YOU WILL GO FAR GOD BLESS

Well Zoe Honey Baby – thought I would drop by to say hello & to let you know you know that some of my friends (most actually & some that I met today) saw you on Fox 8. Just want to tell you honey that you’re a natural. Love you
Nana & Grandpa

Hello There Zoe!

Haven’t heard anything new from your family. I hope you’re doing well these days. I hope you’re growing stronger each and every day. How can we pray for you? What is it that you need?

Love,
Valerie, Kevin, Cameron & Ethan Honis

Dear Zoe,
It is so good to know another little girl with the same name! I am a 38 year old Zoe and my daughter is a 9 year old Zoe (we call her Zoanna). I just found out last month that I have heart failure. You are an inspiration to me! My whole family is praying for you, Zoe. When someone calls my name or my daughter’s name, I will think of you and my spirit will be in prayer for you. I thank God that He is the strength of your heart and that He is your fortress. It is by the stripes of Jesus Christ that we are healed.

Congratulations to your mommy! It is hard work to graduate. I was getting my masters degree and student teaching when I had to be put in the hospital and found out I had heart failure. I also graduated- Praise God! Please pray for my healing as well. I got my teaching degree to be able to pay for my kids to get braces on their teeth. I know your mommy is working hard to make a great life for you, too. I know you are proud of her.

I look forward to hearing about your progress. You will continue to be an inspiration for me and my Zoe.

With lots of love in Christ Jesus,
Zoe Owen

Hi Zoe – I’m glad that you’re home with Mommy & Gabe. Mom will take really good care of you I’m sure & make sure your IV works fine. No worries sweetie – mommy has you every step of the way….we must remember to also thank mom for the great job she has done by graduating from college – she’s pretty terrific… will see you soon –
Love
Nana

Hi Zoe. I miss you a lot. I hope you are doing good.

Hi zoe it is missy $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Hi Zoe and Family…
Hadn’t heart anything in awhile and just wanted to say hope you are enjoying 2nd grade!

Hi Zoe Im in 2 grade

Zoe my dad is blocing eveyting

love,

melissa decker

Hi Zoe I am not sike

Hi Zoe Honey Baby – thinking back that a year ago started the whole ‘hospital’ thing with you & your heart. I have to say that I felt so good having you, Gabe & all your cousins Trick or Treating this year with you so full of energy & life…well it just made my day! Last year was pretty rough on you & mommy, daddy & Gabe & all of the ones who love you so very much. You have come a long way Sweetheart & Halloween this year I know was much more fun for you….I’m glad I got to share it with you …..love & hugs
Nana