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Posted by rae on Apr 3, 2008 in Mom's Corner |
The Video page is the new addition to the site and it is so much more than a still photo slide show. While we tweak it to perfection, here are some helpful hints for better viewing:
- On the Video page, scroll down until you see View Photoshow Deluxe Slideshow under the main photo in the center
- there is music so if you’re at the office, just be aware - plug in your headphones
- this version is a large screen version so if you have trouble viewing the whole picture or can’t see all the words, please let me know…we can add a smaller frame for viewing on smaller monitors.
I used comments from the blog to relate to each photo and some of them are longer than others. You may need more than 10 seconds to read between frames but that’s all I could get. Read fast! Or just play it again and again… that’s what I do.
I hope you enjoy it.
xxoo
Rae - the slide show is amazing. I think I cried though the entire thing but it’s so great to look back on all of the incredible progress Mike has made over the past few months. Thank you for putting that together.
Mike - super good to talk to you on G-chat. That brightens my day every time. Can’t wait to see you next!
I am speechless and once again in awe of your talent Rae, to touch in ways we just never knew were possible. This video is a treasure, just like you.
Rae….thank you for sharing your heart. You are truly amazing.
Rae- You saw my reaction the 1st time I watched the video at the house. And let me tell you the second time was just as powerful. But I can’t help but to smile threw my tears because of how far Mike has come. Seeing all those pictures took me right back to those places. Places I will never forget because it has all taught me so much. It was so scary at times but we never gave up. One day at a time we overcame the fears of losing Mike. And we became stronger, just as he became stronger. I love you and your family so much. And I hope to be half as strong as you are in the future. You are truly an amazing woman…and I am BLESSED to be a part of your family. Thank you for being you. I love you.
Rae, I wish I had your email so that I could privately express to you how much your posts touch me. I have never met you but grew up with Mike and Nate, from our days at Stonewall till our weekend’s home from college. When Mike had his accident I was 6 months pregnant and up until that point I worried about being a good mom the best way I knew how (of course love) but I concentrated on the best diapers, the best wipes, the best cloths, toys etc. Since reading your posts I prayed that I would have the same amount of love and passion for my son as you have for Mike (and your whole family). When Alex was born I felt 100% the love and passion you expressed in your posts. Thank you for reminding me that loving and supporting him is the best way to be a good mom. At the end of everyday I thank god for him and know that I will do everything in my power to help him overcome all of life’s obstacles. THANK YOU SO MUCH! Jamie R
I am going to share this wonderful show with my friends because I think that, even if you have never met Mike, it is so inspiring. Mike, you have come so far….I can’t even believe it! Your family seems absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for letting us in to your world with these pictures and words.
Rae-
It took everything I had not to break down when you showed me this Sunday morning. It is so amazing, everything that he has surpassed. I know there is still a long road ahead, but there is no doubt in my mind that he will make it.
Mike- It was great seeing you last weekend. I loved every minute of it. My daughter adores you!
Miss you guys already and can’t wait for the next visit!
I’ve been following Mike’s progress since a friend told me about the accident in October. I haven’t posted before, but have checked in very frequently and prayed for Mike’s recovery along with many of my friends. I am in complete awe of his unbelievable will and determination. I’m going to share this video with everyone I can. I couldn’t help but cry when I watched it, and the story of Mike’s courage and strength is beyond words. You are all such an inspiration!
Wow, the slide show is amazing. Rae, you are amazing. Thank you for sharing this with us. Mike, you have come so far… keep on truckin’!
Rae and Mike, I can not put into words how moving the video is. It is overwhelming to see all of those raw and intense moments especially for those of us who weren’t able to visit. The frustration, love, and hope transcends so strong through the images its amazing. I know though that even in the worst of times we all knew deep in our hearts that the good people that you are and the strength that Mike posses would get him through it even when those times seemed hopeless. I’ve always had a special place in my heart for you and your family and I will continue to keep Mike and all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing these personal moments with all of us as Mike’s recovery is truly inspiring. Much love!
wow, great job on the video Rae. hate to admit it but i looked like a weenie sitting here at work with tears in my eyes. nobody knew what i was looking at to cause the tears, just a grown man trying to be a banker crying at his desk. each of those tears were well worth it though to see how loved michael truly is. great job once again and a big thank you from all of us who arent close enough to see mike progress on a daily basis. its amazing to see his transformation displayed like that. keep kicking ass mike.