Comments about ‘Daddy's girl: Disease sends toddler back through time’

May the Lord bless you. Her love for you will never die.

This cuts me right to the core. My heart aches for this family and for little Eliza. What an evil disease!

Such an inspiring story! May the Lord bless you and your sweet angel!

I wish them well. I hope that this situation does not destroy their Marriage or their Faith. My Ohana will pray for them. We are so lucky these days that we can record and keep peoples voices. I am sure God has and will continue to bless them.

I teared up when I read this. Like the article said what a beutiful little princess. but more than that she is a beautiful angel. god bless.

What a beautiful story! We are so lucky to have the gospel of Jesus Christ! We know why we are here and where we are going and Eliza has a purpose on this earth. I pray you may find comfort in the Savior.

Although it may not seem to be right now; What a wonderful gift you have been given. To make one of God's children happy. He chose her parents well. Keep the faith and love her forever. Heavenly Father saw to it that you were well trained to take care of this precious child. My heart and prayers go out to you. I really admire you.

There is a lesson here far beyond anything we can imagine. God bless your family.

My heart goes out to the entire Williams and allied families. I cannot imagine a worse scenario for any parent than watching helplessly as an innocent and loved child goes through the insidious progression of a fatal disease. I join in the thousands of prayers for this entire family. And to Eliza, I hope we can all live worthily enough to meet you some day in a place that will be far and away better than this mortal coil.

To other families, I'd just like to say that none of us are promised tomorrow, so love one another now while we have the opportunity to do so.

The Callahan's, you are a strong family,your strength even at such a time is admirable,your love i want to emulate,your pain God has helped you manage and i pray God to comfort you.Your baby is sweet,though sick,she is blessed to have parents like you.The Lord richly bless you.Pax Vobiscum

I am so sorry for your pain and suffering, but so grateful for your ability to share your story. It does make a difference in my life. Thank you.

A very well written and tragically poignant story.

My only consolation is that Eliza has had such loving and caring parents and that this story might prompt more people to have genetic testing to try and avoid such heart-rending tales. Hopefully, someday, there will be a way to correct the type of genetic problems now being suffered by Eliza and her family. Meanwhile, it is a sad fact of life that we are completely dependant on the DNA blueprint we inherit from our parents.

My twin girls were born 4 months premature. Less than a pound each and smaller than dollar bills. We had to let one go about a month later. My survivor is now 9 and special needs. I have watched as "Babyland" in the Provo cemetery has steadily filled with these precious innocents. My wife & I go whenever we can, and have centered our lives around our little miracle child. Shes 9 now. I have balled my eyes out over this story because I remember how cruelly all those medical terms become a part of a vocabulary that never wanted to know about such things, and was content to speak only of love. My only comfort has been that one day, we'll meet again in a hereafter where such things are no longer a concern. I hope this little family will be stronger as the time passes. And may God bless them, every one.

What a wonderful Father's Day surprise it was to see this article. Eliza is our niece and we are so thankful to Deseret News for helping get her story out. Eliza and her parents are shining examples to us and we're grateful for each of them.

How tremendous that as parents you have opted to keep this special angel at home and love her back.
A dear friend's child was born w/o most of her brain and now their family shares all the memories of over 10 years when they were told she would never live a year, COME On UTAH send on some books and make a memory. God Bless your efforts Williams family

GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. WHAT BEAUTIFUL PARENTS YOU ARE. MAYBE THE LORD GAVE HER TO YOU FOR A WHILE TO BRING YOU LOVE AND A CHANCE TO SHOW LOVE. THIS BEAUTIFUL ANGEL WAS SENT HERE FOR A REASON, I PRAY SHE IS IN NO PAIN AND THAT YOU CAN BOTH REMAIN STRONG, GOD WILL BLESS YOU FOR THE LOVE YOU ARE GIVING HER.I PRAY YOU HAVE WHAT YOU NEED AND SHE FEELS YOUR LOVE AND COMFORT. BLESS YOU, ADDIE

This story is such a heart breaker, I work at primary childrens hospital so I see what you and other familys go threw to hear such devistating news. She has inpacted so many people threw her story. just take one day at a time and write down every moment you love about her.

I will keep your family in my prayers and I know that God will see to it that your family will be blessed in a great way as a result of your love for Eliza. She is an angel!

What a precious toddler. I pray for this family. This is truly a very sad story.

While reading this story it brought many tears to my eyes. I was thinking how much I love my own children and what they all mean to me. My heart goes out deeply and sincerly to this lovely young family... Gods comfort and blessing be with them.

Nikki, I went to school with you a long time ago, you were amazing then and you are amazing now, your family is beautiful. While I'm sorry you all have to suffer this pain, each of your strength is inspiring. No doubt your little girl feels safe and warm with you. Hold strong, you have brought awareness to many.