Cote Family:

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Cote Family   I have been meaning to send you a
note for months, and I'm sorry that it's taken me
so long - just to let you know that I and my
whole family have been praying for Jon, for you
all and the families of all the hostages.... and
that it's important for you to understand what an
effect your son's situation has had on us
all. Jonathon has done so much for so many
people - most who don't know him personally at
all. But we know his family, and I'm sure that
Jonathon's qualities have sprung from those whom
he loves and who love him...  Jon has made us
all stronger in our faith and better
Christians... Jon has parents and step-parents
that are the most amazing faithful people. And
that makes me and my family stronger in our
belief in our great God and all that he has
provided for us. YOU make us all stronger --
knowing of Jonathan makes us all stronger and
closer to each other, and more importantly,
stronger to God. Watching you , being with you
each Sunday over all these months .... I have
been so struck by your courage and endless hope.
And that no matter what has happened or will
happen you thank the Lord for all that you
have each and every day. God's love is truly your
foundation and we all see it, feel it and know it
to be true as well. You both remind us in such an
unselfish, un-intentional way. You both have made
me a stronger Christian, just by watching you and
noticing how you handle life -- you are doing all
and more of what God is asking of you . Your
powerful convictions have been spreading thru-out
our congregation at Holy Cross and to the whole
world in your words, deeds and actions. THANK
YOU. Thank you for being such devoted and
wonderful parents to Jonathon - and sharing your
love for him and your love for your Lord with all
of us in such a very difficult situation. When I
was young, I, like most girls would find
connection, find comfort in the lyrics of songs
-- I hope you don't mind if I share the lyrics
from one of Martina McBride's latest songs DO IT
ANYWAY God's Blessings to you Francis and
Nancy, and Jonathon and all of your family -
Wendy
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DO IT ANYWAY by Martina McBride You CAN
spend your whole life buildin'Something from
nothinOne storm can come and blow it all away
Build it anywayYou CAN chase a dream That
seems so out of reachAnd you know it might not
ever come your wayDream it anywayGod is great
but sometimes life aint goodAnd when I prayIt
doesn't always turn out like I think it
shouldBut I do it anywayI do it anywayThis
worlds gone crazy And it's hard to believeThat
tomorrow will be better than todayBelieve it
anywayYou can love someone with all YOUR heart
For all the right reasonsAnd in a moment they
can choose to walk away love em anywayGod is
great but sometimes life aint goodAnd when I
prayIt doesn't always turn out like I think it
shouldBut I do it anywayYeah I do it anyway,
YEAH, You can pour your soul out singin'A song
you believe inThat tomorrow they'll forget you
ever sangSing it anyway I singI dreamI love
anyway