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As Christian Barker's grandparents we met you and the lovely Bailey in Seattle Childrens Hospital. She always had that big, beautiful smile and a little gift to give. She had made it her mission to cheer up the other kids/families there however she could. What a heart-warmer. She, like Christian, fought to live here on earth; but now is forever in our hearts, safe where no disease can ever touch her.
Just want you to know we love you and pray God's comfort for you.
Ralph & Judy Barker <zzzless2001@yahoo.com>
Fountain Valley, CA - Thursday, December 10, 2009 1:57 PM CST

Bailey You have changed my life forever with your love and spirt I still think of you everyday. God please give our angel a big hug for Mike & I.
Suzie M Wells <suzie2737@att.net>
Newman, Ca. Stainislaus - Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:58 AM CST

Thinking of angel Bailey on this day! Strength to the Rochas.
Wendy Roberts <braash01@hotmail.com>
Madera, ca usa - Friday, November 13, 2009 1:28 PM CST

Just wanted to let you know I still think of you guys frequently - and check here every couple of weeks to remember and catch up. Love you and appreciate the updates! Hang in there! Jen
Jennifer Dancy <jdancy@sbcglobal.net>
Modesto, C USa - Sunday, June 7, 2009 1:12 AM CDT

I just wanted to let you know that Bailey and your family touched my heart so profoundly that more than a year later I still feel 'connected.' I was in Seattle to help with my niece Amber, and often at the Ronald McDonald House with my youngest niece Patience. I met your children and was struck by their kindness and gentleness. I think it was the youngest who wanted to play with Patience too. In any case, I'm not sure if it was Sandy who connected me with y'all, or if it was Robyn (Amber's mom), or if it was just running into your kids at the RM House, but all I know is that you guys carry the life of Jesus in you. His spirit that lives in you was palatable, and even now, I am moved just thinking about that. I cried buckets when I heard Bailey died, and was kind of angry at God for letting her leave us so early. I work with orphans and streetkids and people living in dumps in impoverished nations, so I am not unaware of suffering and the pain on this side of heaven, but I knew we had lost a precious precious gift of God when Bailey left us. Of course I knew and know she is having a blast, but I felt robbed, and could only try to imagine how y'all felt. Know that my prayers remain with you, and I thank God for you for sharing your journey...and inspiring me and so many others.
Melinda Nelson <melinda@maxnet.co.nz>
Beulah, MI United States - Tuesday, December 30, 2008 3:02 AM CST

Dear Rocha Family,
I have been thinking of all the wonderful new friends we have met during Christian's difficult journey. Your family will always hold a very special place in all of our hearts. We seem to understand each other's feelings, faith, and heart-aches. We both miss our sweet angels, but know they are in heaven waiting for us. You will remain in our prayers and hearts. We look forward to when we can all get together again (Disneyland??)
Tight hugs to you all,
Sandy, Gary, ^^Christian^^, Garrett, & Kendall Barker
www.caringbridge.org/visit/christianbarker
Sandy Barker <barker-5@cox.net>
Laguna Niguel, CA USA - Friday, December 26, 2008 10:12 PM CST

Hi Rocha Fam! I miss you guys lots and tons! I hope this Christmas is blessed for all of you and that the Lord's spirit will lift you and be with you! You're in my heart and in my prayers!

Jennifer Dancy <jdancy@sbcglobal.net>
Modesto, CA USA - Wednesday, December 24, 2008 9:17 PM CST

Thank you so much for the new slideshow, it's beautiful!! It's wonderful to be able to read about how your family is doing. Have a blessed Christmas!
Treva Silva <stampertreva@yahoo.com>
Newman, ca USA - Tuesday, December 16, 2008 3:43 PM CST

Hey Kathy, I am Mason's mom (little boy with leukemia in Seattle). I truly feel that your visit to seattle with Bailey was a blessing to more people than you could probably have imagined. Seeing a girl fighting so hard and loving so much really helped me have strength for my own child. And although Mason was very young and didn't actually eat any of the candy that Bailey shared with everyone, I know that he enjoyed getting little "presents" from her and I love that she even wanted to save him the ones she knew he would like (the bottle of candy). She was always giving to others and so loving. I just thought I would share with you how we remember her and that we miss her too. Bailey was an angel long before she left to be with God. Thank you for sharing her with us up in Seattle. Keep smiling and know many people (including us) are still thinking and praying for your family.
Stefanie Preston <neverl0st@comcast.net>
Gold Bar, WA - Thursday, December 4, 2008 10:13 PM CST

Kathy thank you so much for the new slide show I love it. God Bless you all Rocha Family.
Suzie Wells <suzie2737@att.net>
Newman, Ca. USA - Sunday, November 30, 2008 4:30 PM CST

Howdy Rocha Family! Love the slideshow!!
Ken & Tami Chapman <kenchap@pacbell.net>
Modesto, CA - Tuesday, November 25, 2008 3:57 PM CST

Thanks for continuing to share your lives with us! We love you!
Andy, Becky, Alex & Megan Beam <beckybeamhcc@yahoo.com>
Patterson, CA - Tuesday, November 25, 2008 12:38 AM CST

WANTED YOU TO KNOW WE STILL PRAY FOR ALL OF YOU ABD THINK OF YOU ALL THE TIME. MAY GOD FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH HIS LOVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. THANK YOU FOR SHARING SUCH A SPECIAL LITTLE GIRL WITH US. SHE SO INSPIRED OUR FAMILY WITH HER SPIRIT. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER. LOVE THE PICO'S.
BOB AND MARLENE PICO <BPBOMAR@AOL.COM>
FRENCH CAMP, CA USA - Tuesday, November 18, 2008 10:37 AM CST

I wanted you to know we were thinking about you yesterday. My girls and I think of Bailey during our nightly prayers; we will never forget her beautiful spirit!

Christine Freitas <cfreitas@nclusd.k12.ca.us>
Gustine, - Friday, November 14, 2008 1:19 PM CST

Dear Rocha Family,we think of Bailey often and have a picture of her and the whole family in our living room. We love you all and will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Ken & Tami Chapman <kenchap@pacbell.net>
Modesto, CA - Thursday, November 13, 2008 5:57 PM CST

Hi, I just wanted to let you know we are thinking about and praying for you today. Love you guys!
Karen and Dennis Borrelli <dkborrelli@aol.com>
Gustine, Ca usa - Thursday, November 13, 2008 1:02 PM CST

Thank you so much for the update it was great. I think about and Pray for Bailey and the Rocha family every day
She is still helping us all in so many ways. What an amazing girl and family. If ever I can do anything for you let me know. Love Suzie
Suzie Wells <suzie2737@att.net>
Newman, Calif. United States - Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:21 AM CST

Dear Randy, Kathy, Blake, Brooke,^^Bailey^^, and Bryce,
We LOVED having you guys come and stay with us! Disneyland was so much fun too. We look forward to when we can get our families together again. I am so thankful for the special, true, and life-long friendship we have with your family.
We love you guys,
Sandy, Gary, ^^Christian^^, Garrett, and Kendall Barker
www.caringbridge.org/visit/christianbarker

Sandy Barker <barker-5@cox.net>
Laguna Niguel, CA USA - Saturday, August 16, 2008 9:44 PM CDT

Thank you so much for sharing with us with this past update. I think about you often and that cute Bailey smile! I was sorting pictures and came across a cute one of Kristen and Bailey and thought I would check in to see if you have posted.
I am sorry again at the loss but amhappy hat you know that Bailey is certainly in GOOD HANDS.
Kristen continues to do good. Praise god. We had scans yesterday & I always think of Bailey when we are there. Here is Kristens site if you are ever curious about how Kristen is doing
www.caringbridge.org/visit/kristensjourney

Blessings to your family.
Carol Lusk - Kristens Mom

Carol Lusk <Lusker29@comcast.net>
Visalia, Ca - Tuesday, June 3, 2008 12:10 AM CDT

Randy, Kathy and kids,
We love you guys so much and admire your strength in the Lord. What a testimony you are for HIM! Praise the Lord!
Our hearts ache tremendously for you......yet, we are filled with joy for Miss Bailey. She KNOWS! She KNOWS what we do not, and are just waiting to KNOW and experience the peace and joy she has! You are forever in our thoughts and prayers. We hope we get to see you guys soon!
With love,
The Koelewyns
Catherine Koelewyn <ckoelewyn@prodigy.net>
Hanfordc, CA Kings - Wednesday, May 28, 2008 7:07 PM CDT

Randy, Kathy and Kids. God bless each of you! Kathy, your entry is quite a tribute both to Miss Bailey and to saving grace of the Lord Jesus. You are all an inspiration and a source of strength to me and my family. We really need to get togather and catch up.

May the Lord continue to give you peace and grace.
Kevin Koelewyn <kevin.koelewyn@tulare.k12.ca.us>
Hanford , CA United States - Wednesday, May 28, 2008 6:52 PM CDT

Hey Rocha Family,
It was great to see you updated the site! We think of you and look for updates often. Thank you for sharing the last days of Bailey's life with us and all the wonderful things that went along with that! She surly was precious! Please tell everyone hi for us! We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers!
Kenny & Tami Chapman <kenchap@pacbell.net>
Modesto, ca - Monday, May 26, 2008 10:55 PM CDT

Dear Rocha Family,
It was great reading your update. I know there are so many people who are wondering how you are doing.
We will forever remember Bailey for her infectious smile. She had the sweetest smile and face on the 3rd oncology floor. As she went room to room passing out candy to the many cancer kids, she would leave them with a treat and a smile. It made her so happy giving Christian a sour candy because she knew it made him happy. What an amazing heart she has at such a young age!
I can't tell you how thankful to God I am for the extra time and wonderful memories He allowed your family to share with Bailey. Since I didn't get those, I can tell you they are absolutely PRICELESS!! You are so blessed to have them. I am glad you shared some of them with your caringbridge family, because they make us smile as we visuale Bailey smiling.
You are an absolutely amazing family. Your faith is a testimony to so many others. We both know God is and will continue to use our families in many ways. That doesn't make our pain any less, but it brings comfort knowing others are being touched by what Bailey and your family have endured.
You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. We are thankful for Seattle because we met you guys. The bond we have is a difficult one, but a very strong and life long one. I really hope we can get our families together this summer. We would love to see you guys!
We miss you lots and will keep thinking and praying for you all daily.
Love and tight hugs,
Sandy, Gary, ^Christian^, Garrett, and Kendall Barker
www.caringbridge.org/visit/christianbarker

Sandy Barker <barker-5@cox.net>
Laguna Niguel, CA USA - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 0:17 AM CDT

Hard to say much. We met you just a little under a year ago in Seattle. In patient on the 3rd floor, dealing with an allergic reaction. Your faith and encouragement along with some bits of candy from Bailey brightened our days. Watching our son and your sons ride loops on the 3rd floor was at least a distraction to everything going on. Stay strong and God Bless.

Dale, Jen, Joshua, and Morgan
Dale Hylton <dale@bspectrum.com>
Bothell, WA USA - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:17 PM CDT

I often check to see if you've updated your journal because I enjoy reading your inspirational thoughts on life. I've heard it said, "God only gives you what you can handle", and I keep going to church to remind Him of what I can't handle. Perhaps one day, I'll mature enough to possess a fraction of your strength. Thanks for sharing.
Christine Freitas
- Wednesday, May 14, 2008 11:36 PM CDT

Kathy thank you so much for the beautiful words. I am lucky I get to enjoy the Tuesday prayer most weeks. You will never know how much you and all your family have touched my heart and brought me closer to God. I thank God for sending your family to us.
I pray that I will get to go to your Bible study on Wednesday. You and your family will always be in our prayers. God Bless you all Rocha family. Love Suzie
Susan Wells <suzie2737@att.net>
Newman, Ca. USA - Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:28 PM CDT

We love and miss you Rocha family!
We hope your Mother's Day is blessed with lots of great 'Bailey' memories.
This poem touched me and I wanted to share it with you. I could see our kids writing it to us from Heaven.

DEAR MR. HALLMARK
--Author Unknown

I am writing to you from Heaven,
And though it must appear
A rather strange idea,
I see everything from here.

I just popped in to visit
Your stores to find a card--
A card of love for my mother
As this day for her is hard.

There must be some mistake, I thought,
Every card you could imagine,
Except I could not find a card
From a child who lives in Heaven.

She is still a mother too,
No matter where I do reside.
I had to leave, she understands,
But, oh, the tears she's cried.

I thought that as I wrote you,
You would come to know
That though I live in Heaven now,
I still love my mother so.

She talks with me, and dreams with me,
We still share our laughter, too.
Memories are our way of speaking now--
Would you see wyat you could do?

My mother carries me in her heart,
Her tears they cloud her sight.
She writes poems to honor me,
Sometimes far into the night.

She plants flowers in my garden,
There my living memory dwells.
She writes to other greiving parents,
Trying to ease their pain as well.

So you see Mr. Hallmark,
Though I no longer live on earth,
I must find a way to remind her
Of her loving, wondrous worth.

She needs to be honored
And lovingly remembered too,
Just as all the mothers' children
Still living on earth will do.

Thank you, Mr. Hallmard,
I know you'll do your best.
I have done all I can do now,
So to you I'll leave the rest.

Please find a way to tell her
How much she means to me,
Until I can do it for myself
When she joins me in eternity.

May you have peace of heart on Mother's Day!
God Bless!

Love you,
Sandy, Gary, ^Christian^, Garrett, and Kendall Barker
www.caringbridge.org/visit/christianbarker

Sandy Barker <barker-5@cox.net>
Laguna Niguel, CA USA - Sunday, May 11, 2008 2:37 AM CDT

DEAR ROCHA FAMILY JUST A QUICK HELLO AND TO LET YOU KNOW WE THINK OF YOU OFTEN AND PRAY FOR ALL OF YOU. BAILEY BECAME SUCH A BIG PART OF OUR PRAYER LIFE AND WE MISS HER. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU
BOB AND MARLENE PICO <BPBOMAR@AOL.COM>
FRENCH CAMP, CA USA - Wednesday, February 27, 2008 5:48 PM CST

Hello Rocha Family!
I hope your celebration of Bailey's Birthday was "Fiestival". It was good to hear from you Kathy.
We still pray for you guys, and will continue to do so.
Melodie Lewis
Melodie <gustylew@sbcglobal.net>
Gustine, Ca USA - Tuesday, February 26, 2008 11:42 PM CST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS BAY!!!!
KOCH FAMILY <STACEYTHOMAS9595@AOL.COM>
CLOVIS, CA 93611 - Monday, February 25, 2008 10:15 PM CST

Happy Birthday Bailey We all miss you so much. You have touched our hearts it true Bailey fashion. We will never give up all the things you have taught us. To live every day like it is a special gift for God. Thank you for teaching us so much. I will always remember your loving smile and how you brought us closer to God and each other. Rocha family you are a wonderful reminder of Bailey's never give up spirit. God thank you for giving us our special angle and her family. Love Suzie
Suzie Wells <suzie2737@att.net>
Newman, Ca - Monday, February 25, 2008 8:25 PM CST

Happy Birthday Bailey! Praying and thinking of your family often. Wishing you all a wonderful day!
Jennyfer and Camille Alamo
Gustine, CA 95322 - Monday, February 25, 2008 8:27 AM CST

Hi Rocha Family! I hope all is well with your family! I just wanted to drop by and let you know that not one single day goes by that little Bailey does not cross my mind. I will always and forever think of her as my little bodyguard up in heaven! I have a picture that hangs right above my bed and I think of her and your family everyday. She brought so much joy to my life and continues to everyday! Love, Mary Terese
Mary Terese Galas <mgalas0427@aol.com>
San Luis Obispo, CA USA - Monday, February 18, 2008 11:44 PM CST

DEAR ROCHA FAMILY
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU EVERYDAY, AND I THANK YOU FOR THE BLESSINGS YOUR WONDERFUL ANGEL GAVE MY SON WITH HER PRESENTS OF FRIENDSHIP WHILE SHE WAS HERE, I THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOU UNSELFISNESS AND LOVE THAT YOU ALWAYS SHARED, YOUR FAMILY IS ALWAYS A BLESSING TO BE AROUND YOU GAVE ME STRENGTH WHEN I NEEDED IT AND YOU DIDN'T EVEN KNOW HOW MUCH. GOD BLESS YOU, AND KNOW THAT I AM HERE IF YOU NEED, I HAVE A GREAT PIC. OF DONOVAN AND BAILEY ON HALLOWEEN IF YOU WOULD LIKE I COULD SEND YOU A COPY.
RAMONA AZEVEDO <RAMONA1234@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
LOS BANOS , CA - Tuesday, February 5, 2008 0:14 AM CST

Hi Kathy,
I know exactly how you feel with the "why" questions and the blessings & thanks we do have. I think even with our faith in the Lord we still have the "why" ?'s, I have had so many since July 4th, 2007. I know that Bailey & Ashley are with our Lord, dancing around with Him. They are just waiting for the second when we will be reunited with them.
I am sorry to hear about your friend. We have lost way too many kids this year to this disease. If I can help in any way, even just to talk to another parent that has lost their child to this disease I am here!
Wendy (Angel Ashley's mom)
Wendy Roberts <braash01@hotmail.com>
Madera, CA USA - Monday, January 14, 2008 3:54 PM CST

HI KATHY
IT HAS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I POSTED BUT I ALWAYS CHECK IN FROM TIME TO TIME. I HAVE REALLY BEEN THINIKING LATELY ABOUT SOME OF THE FRIENDS THAT WE HAVE LOST. OF COURSE LITTLE FRIEND BAILEY CAME TO MIND. I WISH WE COULD HAVE GOT TO KNOW YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BETTER BEFORE YOU HEADED TO SEATTLE.
I JUST WANT TO SAY AGAIN HOW SORRY I AM ABOUT LOSING BAILEY AND I HOPE YOUR LIFE IS STARTING TO SETTLE DOWN. I WISH YOUR FAMILY PEACE AS YOU LEARN TO MOVE FORWARD.
I KNOW WE DONT TALK BUT I DO THINK OF YOU GUYS OFTEN. DURING THE HOLIDAYS AT OUR CHURCH WE HAD A GRIEVING TREE TO REMEMBER THOSE LOST LOVE ONES. KRISTEN PUT A PICTURE OF BAILEY AND ASHLEY ON THE TREE. IT WAS VERY SWEET.
ANYWAY, I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW.....
LOVE
CAROL AND KRISTEN LUSK
CAROL LUSK <LUSKER29@COMCAST.NET>
VISALIA, CA USA - Sunday, January 13, 2008 11:22 PM CST

Thinking of you ROCHA Family
please know BAILEY will live in my heart always.
I love you all with love
Veronica
veronica garcia <losgarsal@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, January 13, 2008 0:03 AM CST

Thinking of you ROCHA Family
please know BAILEY will live in my heart always.
I love you all with love
Veronica
veronica garcia <losgarsal@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, January 13, 2008 0:01 AM CST

Psalm 34:18 ~ Kathy ~

Praying for you and your Family ........praying The Lords comfort and strength for each day!

I know when your ready to Journal we will all be Blessed to know how your doing...

Please know Bailey lives on in the hearts of so many who love her........everyday!

Sending Hug's,

Kris

Danny
Kris <ccougarfan@aol.com>
- Wednesday, January 9, 2008 10:40 PM CST

Dear Rocha Family,

You remain in my thoughts and prayers. Thank God that HE IS "The God of All Comfort," (2 Corinthians 1:3). May each one of you be strengthened as you continue on by faith, hope and love.

Sincerely,

Lorraine Slater
Patterson, CA - Wednesday, January 2, 2008 12:39 AM CST

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