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Erica, you're such a little cutie! God bless you, you're so strong and brave! I'm so glad you're okay!

Love&Hugs
Cousin Janelle xo
Janelle
- Friday, December 12, 2008 9:39 PM CST

SEEKING TO SEND MESSAGE TO SHARON ALBEE
JOHN C. AYERS <jcayers2000@yahoo.com>
BONITA, CA USA - Friday, June 20, 2008 5:02 PM CDT

Hello, my name is Cassie and I was also a DBA patient at birth. I was one of the few who actually went into remission from steroids (pred.) alone. I only had 2 blood transfusions and by the time i was 2 1/2 was completely off of steroids! It is possible! God heals!!! Take care!!
Cassie
TX - Tuesday, June 5, 2007 9:49 AM CDT

Hi Erica
My name is Jenna and I came across your site. You are an inspiration and a fighter. You have a beautiful smile.
www.caringbridg.org/canada/jenna
Jenna <hockeykid@telus.net>
Kamloops, BC Canada - Saturday, January 13, 2007 12:24 AM CST

Hi Erica this is ur cousin Janelle. How are you doing?
Janelle <precious_kitty86@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, December 23, 2006 11:09 AM CST

hello Erica you dont know who i am but i think your really cute i looked on kyliejaes website an dit has other names so i clicked on everyones and then i went back to your page because you are so cute and i dont even know you but my sister named Amy she says she knows you. i dont know . I have to go bye bye

Mia <lets-dance-mia@comcast.net>
- Sunday, November 19, 2006 3:06 PM CST

Hello Erica you dont know me but i all ways go on kyliejaes web site and then i see ur name and go on ur websit everyday to my friend Erica writes to you also she got me into it. its just so sad that lots of kids have sickness i feel so bad i just want to trade lifes with them. i hope you feel better soon. bye
Jessica <give_me_candy_and_ill _be_nice@aol.com>
- Tuesday, November 14, 2006 4:00 PM CST

hey Erica you dont know me i forgot to put that in my ohter message well you look really cute i cant get over it. i heard lots about because my littel sister goes to camp sunshine also. she has told me all about you she said u nice fun kind respectal and funny. so i went on ur web site and thaught shes so cute well got to go drop my sister off bye-bye
Erica <give_me_a_hug10@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, November 14, 2006 3:45 PM CST

you look so cute in your pictures. you must be a sweet littel girl from reading what i read. everday when i go on kylie's web site i scroll down and see erica and click on it and start reading. i have the same name as you thats why i read it. hope you feel better soon! bye-bye
Erica <give_me_a_hug10@comcast.net>
- Monday, November 13, 2006 5:46 PM CST

hello i have jsut learned of this site and very excited about meeting people through this site with childern with dba. can you please expalin more about the condtion of your daughter. i am learning that there are all different cases. My son was diganosed at the age 1. he is now 3 and has had 1 blood tranfusion and is also on a small amount of predisone to keep his levels safe. is sounds like your daughters case is simalare to my sons and im very interested to talk further. like i said im still learning about this. we live in illinois and i was beginning to think i was alone with no support. feel free to e-amil me at decosola@peoplepc.com i will keep you and your family in my prayers. thnak you for your story
janice <decosola@peoplepc.com>
North Riverside, IL - Friday, September 22, 2006 3:44 PM CDT

Dum dum da dum...dum dum da dum.{wedding song}
Hi little Miss E (or now Missey for short)
Did your mom tell you I named my lizard Ottowa??
I love and miss you, I think I saw Mom MapQuesting your address the other day! Dont be suprised if I nock on your door one day!
On our last night of summer vacation we did a "what was your favorite memory of the summer?" around the table at dinner- My bestest memory was, and I quote, "fireworks ont he boardwalk with Erica and the Streets". Dopey mom cried ... What is with you women???
I am taking the violin this year and I told Mom I want to play it for you next summer,(again she cried...DUH!!!) what song can I learn for you???
Summer 2007, you and me, ice cream...its a date!
www.caringbridge.org/nj/kyliejae
your future Hubby- Cody <tenkids2dogs@aol.com>
Toms River, NJ - Saturday, September 9, 2006 11:16 PM CDT

Miss Erica,
I just wanted to say how much I love you and how I think of you everday.
You have just turned two. Although we could not see you on your birthday because you were under the weather, we sang Happy Birthday to you from our house.
It seems like yesterday that I went to your house to give your mom a break and ended up taking (or escorting) your parents to the hospital when you were only 4 weeks old. You have come along way Miss Erica and I just want you to know how proud I am of you!!!!!!!!!! I love you always.
Love Aunty Tracey, Uncle Scott, Jacob, & Melanie

Tracey McRae <tsmcrae@sympatico.ca>
Ottawa, on Canada - Monday, July 4, 2005 10:50 PM CDT

Erica,

You don't know me and funnily enough nor does anyone else in your family. I heard about you, your lovely sister and your parents at your mom's work. I just donated my bone marrow to my little sister, although both me and my sister are quite a bit older than you. I wanted to write to you and tell you that you are a brave little girl with such a fighting spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue to battle this disease so bravely. You and your family are an inspiration to many.

God bless,
Louise
Louise Reid-Schloen <louise@nortel.com>
Ottawa, ON Canada - Monday, April 11, 2005 12:28 AM CDT

Paula/ Victor, it's great to hear that Erica is doing so much better. I can't say I understand what the illness is and how it affects you all, but I can see a little girl that needs you and loves her family.

I can't wait to see you all at Christmas with Agata.

Take care, love from the crazy Brit. AKA Matthew
Matthew ( the one with the accent )
United Kingdom - Saturday, November 20, 2004 1:28 PM CST

Hey, Pola,

Glad to hear that things are a little better for you guys. She sure is a cutie....can't resist those cheeks! Your website is great...the guestbook is a really nice touch. It will remind you that there are many friends out there cheering you all on, even if we don't get the chance to say so face to face. All the best to your family from mine.

Stephanie
Stephanie Chester <chests@tc.gc.ca>
Ottawa, ON Canada - Friday, November 12, 2004 1:32 PM CST

Our Little Godchild & Angel,

You are a precious little gift with a strength and zest for life that many do not possess. The road ahead of you may have some bumps and twists and turns, but with your own inner strength and the ever-loving support and encouragement of your parents, you will take them in stride and walk the road with an peaceful confidence. We all love you very much and with that much love around you - you will always shine.

Hugs
Shannon & Jf & Jennah Myre <shannon.myre@bloodservices.ca>
Orleans, ON Canada - Friday, November 12, 2004 8:10 AM CST

SO GLAD THAT ERICA SEEMS TO BE HOLDING HER OWN...NO INNOCENT CHILD SHOULD HAVE TO ENDURE WHAT SHE HAS!!! SHE WILL FOREVER BE IN MY PRAYERS...
SUE HUBERT <SUEPEACHPIE@2COOL.CA>
OTTAWA, CANADA - Thursday, November 11, 2004 10:26 AM CST

Erica was 17 months old on Nov 5th and on November 17 I was 746 months old. LOL. Glad we don't count in months at my age, makes me seem so old. Having said that I wish and pray that old age is an option for Erica and other children who have this disease.

Thanks for sharing Erica's latest news, it's a good thing. I believe in miracles, and therefore I am praying for a miracle for Erica and all other children meeting this challenge in their lives.

Is there an organization where we can donate to research for this disease? Let me know.
Patricia Salberg <patriciasalberg@rogers.com>
Ottawa, ON Canada - Thursday, November 11, 2004 8:05 AM CST

Jeeze!!! Took you long enough..You'd think you had kids, a job, a house, and a husband to take care of!! Believe you me..when it comes to sick kids, NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS! That is AWESOME you are going to every two weeks for CBC's. Doin the happy dance here in NJ.Love and hugs!!
Kylies Page
HEather Monica <tenkids2dogs@aol.com>
Toms River, NJ - Thursday, November 11, 2004 6:57 AM CST

Hello my sweet girl, it's Mommy. I wanted to sign your guestbook too along with all the other people that check up on you.

I want you to know how proud I am of you. Erica, you are my strength... when I get a little down, I look at you or think of you and you fill my heart with love and joy. You keep me grounded... I now know first hand what checks and balances are all about. Your strength and love amazes me every day... your smiles, giggles, hugs and kisses give me all the strength I will ever need to get through this with you.

I have attached a story that another Mom sent me on Mother's Day this year... and I wanted you to be able to read it someday. It's called "Welcome to Holland".

I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a special need - to try to help people who have not shared this unique experience to understand it. It's like this...

When you are going to have a baby, it's like planning a fabulous vacation trip -- to Italy. You buy a bunch of guidebooks and make your wonderful plans. Finally your plane lands. The stewardess comes in and says, "Welcome to Holland". 'Holland?' you say. "What do your mean, Holland? All my life I've dreamed of going to Italy." But there has been a change in the flight plan. They've landed in Holland and there you must stay. The important thing is they haven't taken you to a horrible, disgusting, filthy place. It's just a different place. It's slower-paced than Italy, less flashy than Italy. But after you've been there for a while and you catch your breath, you look around and you begin to realize that Holland has windmills, Holland has tulips, Holland even has Rembrants. But everyone you know is busy coming and going from Italy, and they are all bragging about what a wonderful time they had there. And for the rest of your life, you will say, "that's where I was supposed to go. That's what I had planned. But if you spend your life mourning the fact you didn't get to Italy, you may never be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things about Holland."

I love you sweetness... until my next entry.

Mommy
Mommy <paulastreet@sympatico.ca>
Kanata, ON CANADA - Wednesday, November 10, 2004 7:16 PM CST

Even though you dont keep up with the posts we still check...just in case!!! Hugs and Love!

Kylies Page
Heather and Kylie <tenkids2dogs@aol.com>
Toms River, NJ - Saturday, November 6, 2004 8:58 AM CST

A thousand miles separate us but we are always just a heartbeat away from each other....Here is a sweet prayer to say with your little Angels...There are four corners on my bed, there are four Angels at my head...Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, bless this bed that I lay on...Amen...
Heather <tenkids2dogs@aol.com>
Toms River, NJ USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 9:46 AM CDT

You have been given a special little angel to add to your beautiful family!!! We are very proud of you!!! You are in our thoughts & prayers daily. We are always here for you, day or night!
Hugs & Love
Chris & Corrie Lee
Glenburnie, Ontario Canada - Friday, October 15, 2004 8:44 AM CDT

I think of you often and of what you must be going through. I had Sophia in for the catheter today, and I too had to be removed from the room. Although it probably doesn't compare to DBA, it's still traumatizing to see your child go through something and look at you as though to say "Mama, why are you letting them do this to me?" But keep the faith that things will get better. Hard to do/say, but just try. No one will ever understand that you are suffering more than your child by just having to stand by and watch it happen to your baby. Erica is one strong little girl, from what I understand, and she chose you to be her mother for your strength, courage, and unconditional love that she needs. You're a great mom, Paula, and you will get through this and so will Erica.
Thinking of you often and praying for you all,
Toni
Antonella Smith
Ottawa, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, October 13, 2004 11:14 PM CDT

Little Erica
"Our Little Erica" listen and lend an ear
The Lord is with you and ever so near
He is watching you from the Heaven's above
Giving the gift of everlasting love
You are God's beautiful little flower
Ready to climb the highest tower
Budding and blooming, sweet and true
Ready to take on, what may come to you
All little children are without sin
Erica's our little sunshine to the end
Your smile of beauty, brighten's our day
You're Truly an Angel, That comes our way
You're a ray of sunshine thru and thru
We'll be here for you always, forever true
You're a fighter a trooper, so don't be afraid
To the best creation God ever made
Our Little Erica, Erica Street
Look out cause she'll knock you to your feet
Her Smile, beauty, and sweet charm too
Will stop your heart from feeling blue

We love you with all of our Hearts
Love Always,
Janet (written 9-21-04)

Janet
Gloucester, On Canada - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 9:11 AM CDT

Paula and Victor,
What can one parent say to another whet a child is diagosed with something as obscure as DBA...Know how you feel???Not in most cases, but for us, yes. AS a DBA parent I do know how you feel, I walked into that world five years ago on a sunny April day and have never been able to look back. There are many things about this life I question...Why me? Why her? What good can possibly come from having such a sick baby???...I never had an answer before..Untill now. YOU! Making friends like you can come from such a bad thing. Someone who knows how I feel for once, someone to laugh with, cry with, instant message. with (LOL) 1,000 miles has never felt so close. This journy ahead of you is long, so many unknowns...What to do, what NOT to do. But please, know you will NEVER be alone on that journey. We may just be some insanely large family down in New "Joysey", but we have strenght in numbers! Love you all....Hope to hug you someday SOON!!!!
www.caringbridge.org/nj/kyliejae
The Monicas <tenkids2dogs@aol.com>
Toms River, NJ USA - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 8:35 AM CDT

Paula,

I think of you and your family often, and you are always in my prayers.
When you have the time, let's get together.
Love Joanne
Joanne Pierce <jf_pierce@yahoo.ca>
Arnprior, Ontario Canada - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 7:43 AM CDT

You are always in our thoughts and conversations, if you need to ask for help please feel free to do so, a deeper understanding is a gift and reward at these challenging times in our lives
Love Patricia
Patricia Salberg <patriciasalberg@rogers.com>
Ottawa, Canada - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 5:28 AM CDT

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