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Chelsea Ingram
Jarrett Ingram
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We are currently in Thailand, here is our address:
Thailand Post Shop
Jarrett Ingram Box #2
Central Plaza 201 Suratthani
88 M. 10 Way Pradu Moung
Surat Thani, Thailand
84000
We also receive mail at my parent’s address in
Colorado-
Jackie Standley
15855 Powhaton RD
Brighton CO 80603
I really appreciate the blog. It was awesome. I want some homemade tortillas too!
Chelsea, Just want you to know we are praying for y’all. Will bring your names to our church tomorrow.
I came across your blog by total accident, i am a student midwife in the UK in London, i was researching about pku tests and seen your picture of when you delivered trek on the driveway! that was amazing and from then i followed your blog and loved your updates, i am so very very sorry for your news about little trek, if i could say things i thought would be of comfort i would, perhaps just knowing that people all over the world are thinking of your family right now and wishing you all the best.
my thoughts are with you all. keep strong xx
wow-thank you so much. we are hurting so much right now, but all of the support means so much. xo-Chelsea
Just read the last several entries of your blog. My heart aches for you and Jarrett, your little boys and especially Trek. You are “entertaining angels unaware”. Sometimes when we don’t know what God is doing, we can take some comfort in knowing HE knows and, along with the pain, you will have many blessings. May you feel God’s love wrap around you and your family at this time. Ruth from New Mexico
Hi Chelsea,
I’m a friend of your dad’s from high school. I got to see him and your mom recently at our 30th reunion. He posted a prayer request on my wall recently and I was very moved by your story. I asked him if I could share it with all my FB friends and I did. I know a lot of prayers are being lifted up for Trek and your family. You are an amazing Mom and I know God is going to use your family’s journey to touch so many lives. I just pray that you all will feel His peace, strength and love covering you each and every day. I pray that God will give you and all the doctors and nurses wisdom and assurance in all the decisions you have to make on Trek’s behalf. God bless you! Amy R. Suffolk, Virginia
I just followed the link to your blog from Kaitlyn’s (Deanna and Chip Bourgeault’s daughter who also has Niemann Pick). I work with Chip and his family means a lot to me and his co-workers.
I absolutely fell in love with Trek as soon as I saw his big beautiful eyes. You have a beautiful family, and all the pictures are amazing. Trek, you, and your family will be in my prayers right along with Kaitlyn and her family. Can’t wait to see the next entry! Love to you all.
How precious your thoughts were while at Disneyland. What joy to experience with such a beautiful family even though your heart is breaking because of Trek. My prayers are with you each day that you will find the strength you need to face each day because of God’s grace being sufficient to see you through this time in your life.
Hey Chelsea! This is Sara the girl from Maui who bought a bunch of your kids clothes before you left! I just wanted to say I’ve been reading your blog and I truly love it. As you know I have two boys and traveling was my passion before I had them. It is so fun to live vicariously through your family’s adventures. I just wanted to say that even though I don’t know you very well you are such an inspiration and amazing person. I think about you a lot and look forward to your new blog entries. i’m so happy you and your family and sweet trek are having a lot of fun together! If there’s anything you need please email me:) I’ll be praying for your family! Aloha!
wow Sara, that means a lot to me. it makes me smile your sweet boys wearing my boys’ outfits. thanks for your prayers-see you in May!
Chelsea, I came across your blog a while ago, I was driving to work and the radio DJ was talking about you and your family – how a small town in Cape Breton, NS picked it up I don’t know! But I’m so glad I did – I’ve been so encouraged by your updates.
And your courage and your fierce Mama Bear attitude that has done everything in your power to give Trek, Connor, and Peyton an incredible life. All three of your boys are super handsome – Trek has the greatest expressions sometimes!
‘A small thing done is better than a big thing talked about’ – God bless you and your family as you enjoy every small and big moment with Trek. I love waking in the morning to see a new post in my inbox – it’s a reminder to say a prayer for you before I start my day – you’re daily in my prayers.
Enjoy Texas!
1st of all, awesome quote!!! i love it! and 2nd-what!? we were on the radio? how fun-I did not know that! thanks for keeping up with us and for sending your prayers and love. much love, Chelsea
Your blog is so beautifully written, I can’t remember how I even stumbled across it but I’m glad I did. I lived in Maui until September of 2011. I’m surprised we never met, but I think we would’ve been friends. I have 2 boys, 1 and 3, and we all just traveled to south America. My husband is from Guyana and it was marvelous getting to take 5 weeks and explore the country. I know how exciting it is to travel and experience new cultures.
Clearly, you are an incredible mother, and no words can express my heartache that reaches out to you during this time. Thank you for sharing your story and for sharing Trek with all of us. I pray for your family.
thank you so much diana-your words are very kind and meant a lot to me. how fun to travel with little boys! i am enjoying more than i ever dreamed. thank you for your prayers. xoxo
I have been foloowing your blog for some time now and I always look forward to new posts. They have made me laugh, cry and feel completely in awe of your attitude and outlook on life. Your boys are so blessed to have you both as their mom and dad.
Thinking of you all and sending you love and positivity from little ‘ol Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. We are an Island too, although not one with the warm tropical breezes that you have all become accustomed to!
Chelsea, I don’t know if you remember me, but I am Todd Kaunitz’ mom, Becky. I am so touched as you shared giving your little one back to Jesus. You are your family are so brave, but I know you are hurting right now. I heard of your loss this afternoon, and I have been praying for you. Thank you for sharing this beautiful, yet painful moment. I don’t know what else to say, except I will hold you in my prayers. May God give you the peace that passes all understanding.
I am so saddened to hear that baby Trek died. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I love that you are seeing and sharing the world with your children. Trek was very lucky to have a loving family and I am sure he left your family with many memories and lessons.Bless you all and THANK YOU for sharing your amazing angel with us. Tricia
I heard this morning that your son had died and wanted you to know you have been in my prayers for awhile. I work with Terry at Suncor and he keeps me posted on how you have been doing. God bless all of you and know you will be in my prayers.
You were given the most amazing gift, to take care of one of God’s little Angels even if only for a short while. He knew you would be wonderful parents to little Trek and his brothers. You are in my prayers.
Dear Chelsea,
I cannot tell you how I feel for you. I have my 10 months old here, sleeping next to me, and I cannot imagine what you and your family went through since you found out about Trek’s terminal illness. I cried the whole time when I was reading and I so wish I could help you hurt less. Treck was so very beautiful and precious and think that you were blessed to spend those 14 months with him. He changed you and your family forever, and he changed the world! I admire you a great deal for all the decisions you made, for traveling with him, loving and nursing him for the whole time. Thank you so much for sharing Trek’s story and thank you for the beautiful pictures.
You are in my thoughts and I am praying that you will feel less pain each day. You will always miss your beautiful Trek, but please be strong.
Fondly,Stefania
Hello,
I couldn’t stop my fingers from writing you, but I do not even have words that could ever truly express my condolences for your entire family during this time of loss. I heard about Trek from several friends a while back on Facebook and quickly became engulfed in his sweet life. He was so blessed to have such a wonderful family who loved him so much, and showed it with every second of each day. I was so touched by the amazing way you all helped him see so many amazing things in his short time-the way you protected him. You all are truly an inspiration and have not only made me want to embrace life with myself, my marriage and my son-but I also feel the need to find a way to better the lives of others around me. The strength y’alls family has shown has been nothing short of amazing. I pray for you all every day. While I can think of a million Hallmark card sounding nice things to say, I know you have heard it all and it is not what you need right now. Just please know that I am sending every ounce of good will, positive thoughts and nonstop prayer your way. If there is ANYTHING that we can do or send to help your family PLEASE do not hesitate to let us know. Trek’s story had nothing to do with me, but it has changed my life forever. I can only hope to find a way to make a fraction of the impact on this world that he (and your whole) has. I am continually praying for God to grant your family peace now and in all your days to come. God Bless and keep you all.
thank you so much dana, your words are very kind and sweet, i am glad you sent them. xoxo
Dear Chelsea, Jarrett, Peyton and Connor-
I too, happened upon your page through another page of a child here in the Charlotte, NC, area. I became entranced in your journey, and after I started from the beginning and got caught up, it was 6 am on a Sunday morning, and I had been up all night! There are no words that can fill the void that has been left where Trek was, but there are many, MANY people who are lifting you all up to God during this difficult time. I am a mother to a daughter and a son, and I cannot imagine losing either of them. I admire you for sharing ALL of Trek with us, the good, the bad, the personal, the funny, everything; you never hesitated for one second, and you were honest. It was wonderful to see everything that you were able to accomplish with Trek and so much more! The peace of the Lord be with you all, and know that you are on the hearts and minds of so many people, and I’m keeping you in my prayers.
We will continue to remember Trek. I think about you daily and am wishing the best for your sweet family.
Thank you for sharing his journey with us. It still is continuing even though his earthly physical reserve isn’t here…. What a wonderful gift.
With Love, Laura (and the boys..)
There’s not a day that goes by that I do not read your blog. I think your family is awesome. I tell my husband all the time now that I want to pack up and travel with our 3 kids. You are such an inspiration.
thank you so much Melissa, that means so much to me! It is good to hear also because even traveling the world, the grass is greener at home sometimes too. I miss a kitchen and a soft couch and family many days. But then I think of what we are doing and I am at peace, it is a grand adventure and I am thankful to be on it. Thanks for reading and your kind words-xoxo, Chelsea
hi our sonny life, nice to meet you. i’m so very excited to have found you due to our travel blog award contest. you were nominated for the 2012 most inspirational travel blog award and are now in the run-offs.
from jan 27 to feb 5, you can ask people to vote for your blog so that you can be one of the 23 out of the nominated 50 to win.
you can check it out here: http://thenomadicfamily.com/2013/01/2012-best-travel-blog-finalistis-need-a-bit-of-help-to-wi/ . good luck to you our sonny life! happy belated new year… gabi and family, in dalat, vietnam
thank you so much Gabi! I will check it out-xoxo
I just finished reading Following After Trek. It was a beautiful book in honor of your son. I bursted into tears towards the end, and my daughter came over with a pot holder and tried to dry my tears. She is 3 days older than Trek, and we have lived on Mahinahina for the past two years. Being so close to where this story/life began, and within a day or so of bring home my first born from Maui Memorial, makes your story more personal. I have followed your blogs since before Trek’s passing, and I am in awe of your love, strength, and story. I wish you and your family peace, and happiness in your travels, and in all that you do.
wow, this really touched me. i could not believe that Trek should be old enough to walk and wipe my tears away with a pot holder, that is so sweet, I forget how much he should have been able to do. thanks for sharing your connections with me, that is so special, and for reading the book and supporting us. xoxo ,,Chelsea (Mahinahina Pl is the best street to live on:)
Maşallah çok güzel bi kız Allah ailesine sabır versin yüce Rabbim veriyorsun neden alıyorsun neden bu acıyı anne baba’ya veriyorsun
Rabbim yardım şu küçücük kul’una
Hello, I had to use google translate to read your message, and it was beautiful. thank you so much for your prayer and taking the time to read our story and send it. so much love ,Chelsea
*here it is in English from Turkish using Google translate-
Mashallah very nice a girl why are you Lord God almighty give his family patience, why is it taking to the Father give the mother pain
Lord, help these tiny kul’una