SIDS walk

[ryandailey5]

hey

[TanyaCunninghamMusic]

That is a heartfelt tribute to your angel baby. My Ashley Dawn has been gone 8 years now. God will never leave us nor forsake us. He is always there beside us to lift us up when we are weak. Thank you for sharing your memories with us, it helps others feel uplifted.

Hugs:)

[kickboxgrrl]

Gawd, Andrea. I've had two miscarriages and those alone were devastating to me. I knew one of them was a girl before you could ever tell. But to lose a 5 month old baby? I cannot imagine what it took you just to get up every morning.

All my love to you and yours.

-Sheryl

[mythreeguys]

Thank you Sheryl, I'm so sorry for your losses as well. I had to make a decision for my other son that I was still going to be a mommy and breathe in and out each day. I made that decision the moment I knew my other son was gone.

[kickboxgrrl]

Thank you so much.

I have even greater respect and admiration for you now. Some people choose the other direction: give up.

Thank you for sharing Evan's life, and yours. I agree wholeheartedly with Cameron. Evan came from God, and the little guy's message is being delivered through you.

[WinterSpringPro]

that was really sad :(

sorry to hear about your son

[mythreeguys]

Thank you.

[thegamefreak97]

i lost my son in a car crash.

a drunk driver hit us. me and my wife were ok but our son tyler died.

IN HONOR TO TYLER. AGE 3

[mythreeguys]

I'm so so sorry for your loss. My oldest is 3 years old right now, I will think of Tyler when I look at him. May you find peace somehow.

[thegamefreak97]

thank you

[themuffinbride]

I wish i could walk that walk for my son.

[mythreeguys]

I'm so sorry about your son. The walk was for all SIDS babies, for him too.

[redhotrankin]

Please let me know when 2008's Walk is. When you complete this year's video, I want to see triple the number of people walking and myself and my family there!!! We love you guys!

[mythreeguys]

I will for sure let you know and we'll get everyone out there! Thank you, love you too.

[PinkPoley]

so so sad, my heart goes out to you!

xxxx

[mythreeguys]

Thank you very much.

[bellathomas1987]

we were given a UKsids leaflet when i was pregnant they reccomend the room hava; thermometer, grobag/babysleepbag, lay them on there backs, breastfeed, hava monitor wiva sensory pad and alarm on it to tell you if they stp breathin & where possible a thermometer display on the parent unit, learn infant CPR & too giva dummy.... apparently dummys bcuz the sucking reflux used doesnt allow them too fall into a deep sleep so lowers the risk.... we did it all we were so paranoid of it happenin to us x

[mythreeguys]

We did it all too.  It can happen no matter how careful you are.

[bellathomas1987]

Andrea... you son is beautiful...all those pictures it broke my heart! to many far too many... my son was born with A&B's (sleep aphnea in babies) which can cause SIDS... we went a bought a sensor mat for his bed.. which told us when he stopped breathing... it gave 3 warning beeps before the alarm... and oftenthe beeps were enough to remind him to breath xx hope time will hell you heal and strengthen your memories xx

[mythreeguys]

Thank you very much, we will be using a mat like that if we have another baby. Unfortunately,

SIDS babies can still die even with those mats but at least it is one more thing we can try to calm our anxieties.

[kittenstomper]

oh wow...i just started balling...I realize how lucky i have been to have two babies and not have lost either of them...what a horrible thing to happen...I just can't imagine.

[mythreeguys]

I could never have imagined it either before it happened, it isn't something you think you will ever survive. Some days it makes you still wonder how you can survive but people do. Thank you for watching.

[johncena541025]

It is so sad to see how many babies lives are taken away from us each day or week.Evan looked like such a beautiful and happy little boy.I send love and support to you and your famiy.~~Savannah

[mythreeguys]

Thank you so much, I appreciate it.

[patty1353]

Andrea and Brian, what a touching video. You brought tears to my eyes. You both are wonderful people and I watch in awe of both of you with your strengh. I love you.

Patty

[mythreeguys]

Thank you my friend, you have been a great support. Love you lots.

[StephStance]

How beautiful ...celebrating Evan and informing others of the needed support of SIDS.Love to you.......

Steph

[mythreeguys]

Thank you Steph.

[mugglemags]

Such a beautiful video. It made me cry, but such a lovely tribute. Evan looked such a happy little boy. I'm so sorry.

It's something that is always in the back of your mind when you have young children, and you just pray they will be safe. What a positive way to deal with your sadness. I'm just watching your other videos, very inspiring, good luck. Mags

[mythreeguys]

Thank you so much Mags.

[musosf]

I love you guys, and I am inspired by the work you're doing to enable your precious memories of Evan to help other families avoid or cope with this kind of tragedy. Your selflessness is a beautiful thing, it's really why we're all here I think. Hugs to all three of you and much love. - Mike

[mythreeguys]

Thank you so much Mike, I love you too!

[MomAngel7]

It's sad to see all those precious babies, who are now back in Heaven. Wonderful to know that SIDS was cut by 50% by putting babies on their backs~amazing! Your Evan is a sweetie-pie~!

[mythreeguys]

Well, it was from a lot of things, a lot of precautions people took. Unfortunately, we did all the right things, that is what remains so tragic.

Thank you for your comment about Evan!

[MomAngel7]

I understand, and don't judge SIDS parents at all, and am deeply sorry for your loss. Our church family is small but in the last 2 years we have been blessed with 6 babies and two more on the way. It is very important for everyone be aware of SIDS and find how we can completely prenvent this. ((Hugs & Blessings))

[eefgirl]

Dearest Andrea, I didn't post anything yet on this vid because I wanted to think about it...I know evan smiled down on you that day and I am sure he's so proud of you, like everybody here is. keep up the good work love ya

[mythreeguys]

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me.

[suuzzee5]

I felt a mixture of sadness and hopefulness watching this. The amazing courage of all the families who have traveled this road...well, I should have 1/10th as much courage. Hugs to you and your family!

[mythreeguys]

Thank you so much.

[mythreeguys]

Thank you Cyndie.

[CyndieRae]

what a beautiful video. thank you for sharing it. :) *hugs*

[Giaow]

Really great video. So beautiful.

It was so nice of you to do all of that for those people.

Evan is beautiful by the way :)

[mythreeguys]

Thank you so much.

[nbwulf]

Lovely, lovely video. If you guys do another event or something around your charity that you're setting up, please don't hesitate to ask for support, I'd be glad to help. All the best from my family to yours.  J.

[beffer2000]

Hey Jason (and everyone else too!) I poked around the tomorrowchildmi website that Andrea mentioned above. As of yesterday, I was still able to sponsor Andrea. Click on the babywalks at bottom of page, then click on the Lansing walk (scroll down to see it). Click on Andrea's name and click on sponsor.

[mythreeguys]

Thanks Jason. We have also set up the Angelcheeks Foundation in Evan's name to assist families with expenses associated with the death of an infant so they can concentrate on things other than money. Brian will post more about it soon.

[ruckersucker]

This was both a sad but enlightening video. It had to be so hard for you to get through this,but the pictures showing all of those babies had to have shocked people into the awareness of how huge this problem still is! It certainly did for me. Thank you for sharing this!

[mythreeguys]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

[TomsterMusic]

I just don't know what to say.. This video just stopped me in my tracks tonight.. I came across it on Heather's page. This was such a wonderful thing to do.. and the music was just perfect. Thank you so much for sharing it with us, I'll never forget seeing this one. =)

♫ Tom

[mythreeguys]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your words.

[LAArtGallery]

Andrea, and Brian, Ever since I learned of your past, I've tiptoed lightly, as I can't imagine your pain. Two of our friends have suffered from SIDS, and I "know OF" the daily pain you go through. This is tremendous, and would love to contribute, I will check to see if there is a particular organization you would like me to donate? This was very touching and It is true, God created us all, and again, we will all be in the same house of the Lord. :) God Bless you and your family.

[mythreeguys]

Check the link to the right of the video, that is the link to Michigan SIDS which is the organization that helped us. We have also started a foundation under Evan's name, the Angelcheeks Foundation to help families who lose infants. Brian will be making a video about it soon.

[batatakley]

Andrea and Brian... after clean up my keyboard from my tears... I please BEG you to tell me HOW could I help.

My spirit will wear a yellow tee for the rest of my life.

You know I so admire you guys!

*hugs for all of you* Evan is so proud of you! I bet he is looking at you guys right from heaven. *love yA! val

[mythreeguys]

Your emotions are help enough to us, they are support and love. Continue to pray for a search for a cause and prevention.

[Saraej14]

This was so beautiful

If I could, I would have been walking along with you :)

[mythreeguys]

Thank you, all your thoughts are enough.

[greta314]

this was really beautiful. I was truly touched. Motherhood, it lasts forever...

[mythreeguys]

Yes, it does, thank you.

[ALex4815162342]

oh andrea!!

i started crying, you are a good mother, dear, i cant imagine how hard that was for you to... live for that

you are a strong woman andrea,

God bless you!!

[mythreeguys]

Thank you.

[TheAnachronismX]

This was so amazing to watch Andrea. I told myself I wasn't going to cry, but alas- I balled my eyes out. You are such a strong individual, for dealing with what you were dealt- and helping to raise awareness about something that touches people's lives everyday. I hope you are doing well, and take care. Much Love from Buffalo, NY, Elizabeth

[mythreeguys]

Thank you, not sure strong is the right word...just choosing to live...but thank you very much.

[nise612]

you may not see it, but I know we all see a strong woman when we look at you!

[blackkidh]

omg... so sad... sry 2 ask but, what is SIDS?

[mythreeguys]

Don't be sorry. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome They think whatever "thing" we have in our brains that tells a "normal" person to continue to breathe while we are sleeping is possibly underdeveloped in SIDS babies and while they are sleeping, their brain literally forgets to tell the body to breathe.

[iiswansongii]

Isn't that sort of sleep apnia? (sp?) I wonder if they can test for that in an infant?

[mythreeguys]

No, it isn't sleep apnea and there is no test for it at all. There are some things that make infants more at risk like smoking in the house, loose bedding, sleeping on their tummies, being too warm, male babies get it more, African AMerican babies are more at risk, low birth weight, poor prenatal care...but Evan had no risk factors.

[blackkidh]

oooo... thx 4 telling me

[worm2glow]

This was touching...

Hugs from germany!

[mythreeguys]

Thank you very much.

[DeXimE]

Emotional & Beautiful...

[mythreeguys]

Thank you Dex, that means a lot.

[Eemma]

Beautiful :)

[mythreeguys]

Thank you Eemma.

[sparkybennett]

beautiful. Thank you.

[mythreeguys]

Thank you for watching.

[winger1212]

Poignant and beautiful.

Hugs,

w

[mythreeguys]

Thank you Wendy.

[dancegypsy]

I wanted to add that I felt great joy when I read that SIDS had been reduced 50% through the work of this organization! That's really amazing and as far as I know, a much higher rate of success than any other work like this. Such a worthy cause to support and I'm sure many more of us will, now, because of knowing you.

[mythreeguys]

I am happy to know too that many babies have been saved over the years simply by people making changes in how they care for their infants. Unfortunately, we followed all those rules and still lost him, there is much work to be done.

[SimplyMelissa101]

Very beautiful, I wish I could have been there to walk with you.

[mythreeguys]

THank you, I said above that all the thoughts here on youtube are support enough.

[Mom2AJ]

A beautiful video! :D

I hope they find answers!!!

[mythreeguys]

Thank you, as do I.

[gijoedaisy]

Beautiful tribute. :)

[mythreeguys]

Thank you.

[veranichole1981]

What a beautiful tribute for Evan and for all those other missing children.  So much love all in one place! Thank you so much :)

(((HUGS)))

[mythreeguys]

Yes there was, a good way to word it, thank you.

[DentonUSA]

What a beautiful video. I had tears in my eyes while watching this.

[mythreeguys]

Thank you, it was difficult to make.

[bugsinrug]

Lovely video full of strength. Precious little souls that brought such joy for an achingly short time. Bless them all, and their parents. hugs, Chris

[mythreeguys]

Thank you so much.

[OHdulcenea]

That was so beautiful, and now you've got me crying. Thanks so much for sharing - Evan was such a gorgeous baby.

*BIG HUGS* to you all.

[mythreeguys]

Thank you so much, I think he was too...I'm pretty bias though!

[LuvJayAndDee]

Very nice, Andrea.  Love you, Evan.

[mythreeguys]

Thank you Terra, you know he loved you very much too.

[Baku]

What a beautiful tribute. It's touched my heart. I'm glad that there's an organization like this, let's up they'll find a cure against it very quick!

I love you guys! ^_^ Best wishes from Baku.

[mythreeguys]

Thank you, I wish for the same.

[ripperjackthe]

Last picture showed Evan in its true self. A happy child. This was in one word, emotional. When you walked away from Evan's photo, i had some tears roling of my cheek.

[mythreeguys]

He was very happy, smiled more than any baby I had ever seen. Perhaps he was born to still give us smiles.

[xgobobeanx]

this was a beautiful tribute-

[mythreeguys]

Thank you Jill.

[DahliaK]

This walk was a wonderful way to transform grief into positive action. It is great that Cameron could be involved, too.  The way your family has coped with this tragedy can be a role model for others. Hugs to all you Nessels.

[mythreeguys]

Thank you, we had to make a decision the moment it happened whether or not we would survive. We chose to survive.

[SunnyDazStormyNitz]

That was such a beautiful video and a wonderful tribute to Evan.

[mythreeguys]

Thank you so much for watching.

[kayleewyatt]

Love to you ALL!

[mythreeguys]

Thank you kaylee.

[nise612]

this was such a beautiful thing you did.  You and Brian are such strong people. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the families that have been dealing with this.

[mythreeguys]

Thank you, we appreciate it.

[sophiaal]

Ahh. Beautiful tribute to an important cause. Much love.

[mythreeguys]

Thank you.

[Protestboarder]

It is really a good thing these organizations exists. And let's hope they have a explanation and a cure very quickly.

Best Wishes

Jeroen

[mythreeguys]

Thank you, I hope so too.

[RoryRita]

Wow that was very cool. Too many babies. Way too many. We gotta stop it.

[mythreeguys]

I agree. It makes no sense at all.

[BenRobot]

I just dont know how to express what I want to say. I love you guys.

[mythreeguys]

Thanks Ben, that was expression enough.

[msgg81]

5 stars n to my fav as well

sometimes words just do not describe emotions but video can

- melvin

[mythreeguys]

Thank you for your video.

[msgg81]

any time .... dieter !

[Addue]

I don't know what to say accept to offer my support. It is terrible watching someone lose an infant...I can only try to imagine being the one on the other side.

[mythreeguys]

Thank you, I never thought I would be on this side of it.

[wpgpeanut]

My heart goes out to you... you guys are in my thoughts..

[mythreeguys]

Thank you so much.

[wouldyoumind09]

very touching and beautifully done. I'm tearing. Cameron has it .. God does know them all.

Much love to you all

[mythreeguys]

Thank you, I couldn't believe Cameron said that as we were walking. If you ask him where his brother is, he'll say "with God".

[glock882]

I wished I could have walked along side you and your family in support!

Mike

[mythreeguys]

Thank you, everyone's thoughts are support enough.

[Joan3424]

OMG I cried when I saw all those babies pictures lined up... and especially when you stopped at Evan's picture... what a touching tribute. Let's pray for a cure.

Joanie

[mythreeguys]

Thank you for the prayer.

[Ranblv]

Very moving and beautiful and sad.

Stay strong, I hope the cause will be found in our lifetime.

there are way too many pictures along that road, I hope the list won't grow.

[mythreeguys]

You are right, there were so many pictures and they were all beautiful.

[livingpassion]

This video was beautiful. Touching while tragic. Thank you for sharing the moment with us.

[mythreeguys]

You are welcome.

[dancegypsy]

Oh, Sweetheart. This is one of the most beautiful and bittersweet videos on YouTube. The pictures, one after another. I just love you guys so much; there's no way to tell you and it's amazing how deeply that can run for a family you've never met in person. Nothing could be truer, though.

[mythreeguys]

Thank you so much, that means a lot.

[nicolelyn88]

I can't even begin to imagine the sense of loss, and devastation in losing a child. You are extremely strong and my heart goes out to you, and your family. You are an amazing mother. Always know that.

[mythreeguys]

Thank you, strength is relative I think. We have to keep living and moving for ourselves and for Cameron, sometimes that just looks like strength.

[maryann712]

Oh my gosh Andrea this was so moving. I love you, truly, truly. ((((((((hugs)))))))))

[mythreeguys]

Thank you, you know I love you too.

[trillian57]

Cameron is very wise. {{{Nessel family}}}♥

[mythreeguys]

Sometimes so much more wise than all of us "old" people!