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Burn victim beams with hope
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Cindy | 6:21 a.m. Sept. 8, 2008
Thanks for this heart wrenching and touching story. It sure helps us all to put
"life" into perspective.
What a blessing to have you two and your families in his life.
What a wonderful kid, indeed! Nine years old and an attitude like that? He will go a long way in life.
The best of luck to you Marius in your upcoming surgeries. Our prayers are that you will be watched over and protected through the surgeries and your recovery.
Sending love through the internet!!!!!
Take Good Care!!!!!
What a blessing to have you two and your families in his life.
What a wonderful kid, indeed! Nine years old and an attitude like that? He will go a long way in life.
The best of luck to you Marius in your upcoming surgeries. Our prayers are that you will be watched over and protected through the surgeries and your recovery.
Sending love through the internet!!!!!
Take Good Care!!!!!
Steve | 6:44 a.m. Sept. 8, 2008
There should NOT be a law. The whole point is that this is being done because
the two BYU students CHOSE to do it. Being forced would cheapen it.
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SLC gal | 7:12 a.m. Sept. 8, 2008
How wonderful this little guy can get the help he needs! Kudos to the two girls
that orchestrated it. What a wonderful example!!!!
Good Luck | 7:38 a.m. Sept. 8, 2008
Great story & good luck to the young boy!
Shauna Forsyth | 9:07 a.m. Sept. 8, 2008
To Dave, Kristin, Jessica, Jacob, my little Mckay and darling Elena and the rest
of your wonderful family (whose names I cannot remember at this moment at work,
but I do know them)my heart and prayers are with all of you as you assist this
wonderful boy. We've always loved your family and remember in detail the
acts of service given to us. It is no surprise that Jessica and your family are
helping in this way. You are all amazing and loved. I'm anxious to follow
his story. What a miracle. Sister Forsyth
Prayers for you | 9:29 a.m. Sept. 8, 2008
Being the mother to a son who survived horrible burns and is flourishing we will
keep you in our prayers as we do all burn victims. Being burned is terrible and
I am grateful that he is doing so well.
HERO | 9:47 a.m. Sept. 8, 2008
Thanks for the story. This kid is a real hero.
RL | 10:26 a.m. Sept. 8, 2008
Thanks for the article. What a miraculous boy, and two families. And NO, there
should be no such law, Mr. Young. It's arrogance at it's worst.
CP | 11:42 a.m. Sept. 8, 2008
What a great story! Best of luck to you Marius! And I tip my hat to those
wonderful BYU students for CHOOSING to bring you here and are now your big
sisters and your best friends.
Klaus | 12:20 p.m. Sept. 8, 2008
Wow! This little boy is tougher than most of us can ever dream of being. What a
great example of courage, strength, and charity (on the part of Jess, Ashley,
and all of the team). I hope all goes well for Marius. I hope we will continue
to get updates.
David | 12:45 p.m. Sept. 8, 2008
Good Luck and God Bless!!
Andrew | 1:18 p.m. Sept. 8, 2008
What a powerful story, and what an amazing little boy. Thank you to everyone
involved in this.
David O | 2:45 p.m. Sept. 8, 2008
Good luck little dude, keep on the good fight.
Anonymous | 3:15 p.m. Sept. 8, 2008
He's a survivor - not a victim.
Hero of Canton | 4:39 p.m. Sept. 8, 2008
What an amazing story...helps put my petty hatred of BYU in its place. My hat
is off to the students who arranged this and to those involved, this is good
Christian living at its finest.
Good luck to Marius, keep up the good fight and don't lose that positive attitude. Thank you for the inspirational pick-me up for a dreary Monday!
Good luck to Marius, keep up the good fight and don't lose that positive attitude. Thank you for the inspirational pick-me up for a dreary Monday!
MoJules | 5:50 p.m. Sept. 8, 2008
First of all, I really want to give credit for the kindness and maturity of
these two young women. How wonderful that they were able to look beyond the
skin and see the soul through Marius eyes.
Second, I hope that people don't forget the kind acts of his brother, I don't know how old the brother is, but he had to bury his parents and watch his brother suffer and also make a "living".
Third, Marius, you are an amazing kid, and that shows with your humor, we have a choice when tragedy strikes us, we can laugh or cry. You will do well in life, because you see the glass half full. One of my favorite movies growing up, was Pollyanna, and it was on TV the other night, I am going to go record it, but she taught negative people to find the good things in life.
Also, I am impressed for the medical facilities that have committed nine years to this boys care, that is wonderful. Good luck to all.
Second, I hope that people don't forget the kind acts of his brother, I don't know how old the brother is, but he had to bury his parents and watch his brother suffer and also make a "living".
Third, Marius, you are an amazing kid, and that shows with your humor, we have a choice when tragedy strikes us, we can laugh or cry. You will do well in life, because you see the glass half full. One of my favorite movies growing up, was Pollyanna, and it was on TV the other night, I am going to go record it, but she taught negative people to find the good things in life.
Also, I am impressed for the medical facilities that have committed nine years to this boys care, that is wonderful. Good luck to all.
Well done!!! | 8:54 p.m. Sept. 8, 2008
How I wish that all of those rich folk who get plastic surgery to get rid of the
'laugh lines'that they have would instead spend their money on
projects like this!! To me this is the REAL America at work!!
Sherrie | 8:27 a.m. Sept. 9, 2008
Just wanted to wish the best of luck to Maruis! Know that you girls and your
families that have made this happen have a long list of supporters (especially
those of us past "BYU girls") Kudos to you and you are in all of our
thoughts and prayers!
Thank You! | 10:17 a.m. Sept. 9, 2008
From all of us at Team Marius, thank you Utah for being so supportive and
understanding! We are thrilled with the comments and responses and support and
love these comments reflect! We are so blessed to have Marius and Ionut in our
lives. Thanks to Mike Terry for the outstanding slide show! If you
haven't seen it, it's a must! Thanks to Jens for such a poignant
piece!
bre | 9:52 p.m. Sept. 9, 2008
hey your so great keep up your strong ness your doing great!
Another witness | 10:54 a.m. Sept. 10, 2008
I was sincerely blessed as another BYU intern to get to visit with Marius a bit
while he was still recovering at St. Maria's hospital in Romania. From the
very first day I met him, I knew without question there was something very
special about this boy and all the life in him. He has opened my eyes and given
me and numerous other people hope to overcome our trials.
woot | 7:09 p.m. Dec. 21, 2008
this kid pwns i think he is doing awesome i get to visit him tomorrow
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