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Hi Smith Family, remember me, of course you do. I came across the website quite by accident today clicking buttons, so I clicked a few more. It was lovely to read the last few comments and Alison still enjoys receiving a message, so here's one: Happy and Healthy 2012 and long may it continue. I still think of your help you gave to me towards my fundraising and this year topped the £100.000. (in ten years) for all charities supported at the Christmas card shop. Every good wish to you all - Dinah
Dinah Hickling <dinahhickling@btinternet.com>
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, - Saturday, December 31, 2011 9:12 AM CST
Hi Rach
I hope you look great when you dress up all in red. You will look especially good in my leggings. I hope those cakes are yummy for your red nose day sale, including cakes and bracelets.I had a lot of fun making them with you and Katie. I hope you raise a lot of money!!!!!!!!!
Love your big sis
Islaxxx
Isla Smith
Leicestershire, UK England - Thursday, March 17, 2011 3:13 PM CDT
Heyy Rachel
Have a great time at your party!!!!!!!
From Chesky (isla's friend)
Francesca Harvey <lgs.1107harvey@gmail.com>
Great Glen, UK Leicestershire - Tuesday, March 8, 2011 7:41 AM CST
hi rach hope ou have a great last day at school!!! we can wear whatever we want YIPEE!!!
Love Islaxxx
Isla
south croxton, ukl england - Thursday, July 15, 2010 10:44 AM CDT
Congrats on 5 years remission :)
Love
Viks
www.postpals.co.uk
vikki <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Monday, May 3, 2010 9:48 AM CDT
Hi there...I have written to you a few times but its been a long long time. I am so happy to know she made the 5th year mark. My daughter Mckenna will make hers next week....we have been living really normal for the last few years...so its weird to have her blood work done next week again....but its a special week/ day..this 5 year mark and I am so happy to share in the excitment and reality of what it means to us....GOD bless your daughter and family...
we did it.
Mckenna's mommy...
Lisa
Lisa Lewis <malewis9@aol.com>
wi - Sunday, May 2, 2010 8:58 PM CDT
Hi Smithy family, well done!! you have survived!!!
enjoy being 'normal' and best wishes for a full, happy and healthy future.
Love Sinead
Sinead furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
- Wednesday, April 28, 2010 9:33 AM CDT
I'm right there, all the way, with you Alison.
Thank you for putting so many people's thoughts into words.
Well done.
Trish.
P A Wlford. <trish@wilford.com>
- Sunday, April 4, 2010 4:40 PM CDT
Hi, although I haven't popped in for quite a while now, I still think of Rachel and she is covered by my prayers. I'm glad she continues to do well. Sending best wishes to you all.
love, Nigel XXXXX
Nigel Burrell <bosca@mondopippi.fsnet.co.uk>
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Saturday, February 6, 2010 7:51 PM CST
I just thought I would leave a message to say "HEllo" as I stopped by to see how Rachel is, I'm glad to hear all is well.
Lots of love
Viks
www.postpals.co.uk
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Saturday, January 16, 2010 9:03 AM CST
Allison - I still check up here occasionally - far and away the most awe inspiring blog I've ever seen. Glad to hear you relatively upbeat! Now roll on the summer and hope to see you all down the beach again!
Brian Lambert <blambert@qmsuk.com>
Beetley, Norfolk United Kingdom - Friday, January 15, 2010 10:27 AM CST
You probably won't remember me, but I was the medical student that you kindly allowed to follow Rachel through her treatment for my dissertation. We met not long after the initial diagnosis and a few times again over the following year. I've now graduated and am half way through my first year as a doctor bu I haven't forgotten about Rachel and occasionally check back here for updates, I am so thrilled to hear that she is doing so well and that your lives have all returned to being as normal as is possible. The trial results sound extremely promising as well which is brilliant news. I hope you all had a fantastic christmas and have a lovely new year and all the best for 2010
Jodie Sabin
Leicester, - Tuesday, December 29, 2009 1:53 PM CST
hi Smith family, I still check the site to make sure you are all OK. lovely to hear that your lives are nice and normal - just like ours!! we are off to Norfolk for new year will you be around as we would love to see you.
Love to you all - merry christmas and a Happy & Healthy 2010. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
- Tuesday, December 15, 2009 9:17 AM CST
hi Jocelyn we never met but Jay and Lise have me so much about you, it`s like I already know you. I hear you`re having a little bout with cancer, I just want to say be strong and if you need to talk just contact me anytime. Talk to ya soon xoxo
carole legault <carole_l59@live.com>
rockland, canada - Tuesday, December 8, 2009 5:31 PM CST
Hi my name is Carrie and I have a little boy named Mathew and he has Down Syndrome and he has a bad heart and had open heart surgery he is okay now but it was very scarey and I am alone.I just want to tell u everything is going to be okay no matter what, I am not religious but I believe that everything happens for a reason and accepted that fact when Mathew was sick.So be strong and be with her and everything is going to be okay!
Carrie Blanton <carrie.blanton@gmail.com>
westerly, r.i washington - Friday, December 4, 2009 6:22 PM CST
Hi Alison,
We have never met properly but I've seen you and Rachel briefly at clinic. My daughter Ruby was diagnosed with ALL shortly after Mima and she is due to finish her treatment at the end of December. All that time ago in the first horrible few weeks, Polly told me about Rachel and directed me to your website. I remember reading the whole thing from start to finish and being utterly terrified but more importantly armed with the knowledge I needed to get through. so really I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your experience and I'm so glad for you that Rachel continues to do well. At the moment Tim(my husband) and I are terrified at the prospect of that final bone marrow being taken and we can't even bear to think about the result. But you will no doubt remember this strange feeling when you get to the end of treatment. Ruby was also high risk MRD and was randomised to regimen C (thank goodness) so we will no doubt continue to worry that this awful illness will return, even if we get the all clear at the end of treatment. Like yourselves I imagine.
Anyway, I really just wanted to say thank you for the web site which helped us to prepare ourselves for what was coming !!! Wishing Rachel and the rest of the family continued good health.. with love Lynda x
lynda George
- Wednesday, December 2, 2009 12:53 AM CST
I have checked your blog every day for the past 2.1/2years. You have been my guiding light. The 90% report was so uplifting. Thank you Alison.
Michael I are in Hawaii until DEC. 1st. and will raise a glass to today's best news ever.....Mima's all clear.
Love to you all, Trish.
(I think McKenna has moved by now.)
Patricia Wilford <trish@wilford.com>
Billesdon, UK - Thursday, November 12, 2009 5:31 PM CST
wow...90%!! amazing :)
lucia
manchester, england - Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:54 AM CDT
Hello.....I visited your site a long time ago, my daughter is Mckenna and we were living in Hawaii. She had low risk ALL and I am happy to read your report:) She has been off treamtnet since April of 2005....over 4 years off treatment and doing great. Were moving to WISCONSIN right now...and I am bumbed about the winter flu's....never think much about that in Hawaii. Sorry to hear about Isla. How scary....but so happy she is OK. WOW. YIPPY.....progress in ALL kids. WOnderful news. Thanks for sharing that info.
Lisa <malewis9@aol.com>
HI - Sunday, October 11, 2009 3:41 AM CDT
Thoughts and prayers are with you
Susan Buckallew <susanbuckallew@yahoo.com>
Memphis, Mo USA - Wednesday, August 26, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Hi,
We don't get a chance to catch anymore:-( but i wanted to say hi, and its great to see you having some fun.
Helen Ash Kesia & angel Jesson <helen10@btinternet.com>
Leicester, - Sunday, February 8, 2009 1:35 PM CST
Glad to learn you all had a great time at Disneyland :o) Nice to know that all is going well for Rachel :o) Continuing to think of you all and to send best wishes your way.
love, Nigel XXX
Nigel Burrell <bosca@mondopippi.fsnet.co.uk>
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Thursday, February 5, 2009 8:25 PM CST
Hello, just checking in to see how Rachel and the rest of the clan are doing, sounds as though you had a great break in Florida at Disney World. Glad to hear things are well.
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser (Stewart's Mom)
Shediac River, NB CANADA - Monday, January 19, 2009 7:11 PM CST
Hello,
I'm glad you are all still well and that you had a good holiday.
Love Bethany
Bethany Mickleburgh <angel-cake-9@hotmail.co.uk>
- Friday, January 16, 2009 11:39 AM CST
Happy New Year to you all!! Much love and best wishes from Jason, Anita, Ben, Lucy and Zoe XXX
Anita Smith <jason.anita@ntlworld.com>
- Wednesday, December 31, 2008 5:46 PM CST
Merry Christmas Alison, Paul, Isla and Rachel. Hope you had a great day. Love and best wishes to you all from Jason, Anita, Ben, Lucy and Zoe XXX
Anita Smith <jason.anita@ntlworld.com>
- Friday, December 26, 2008 5:45 AM CST
Hi Alison, couldnt really make sense of the article, what does it say about us high MRD'ers? and does this take into account whether your marrow cleared after a week (like mine) or the 28 day BM? Making no sense here myself am I :D
Have a great christmas and here's to a happy healthy 2009!!
Lucia x
Lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
Blackpool, - Tuesday, December 23, 2008 11:13 AM CST
Sending Rachel and you all the very best seasonal wishes - I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :o)
love, Nigel XXX
Nigel Burrell <bosca@mondopippi.fsnet.co.uk>
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Monday, December 22, 2008 12:57 AM CST
Hello all. Alison - I am so sorry that we haven't been able to meet up yet. I don't know where the weeks go. I have been thinking about you lots though and really hope you are OK and starting to enjoy the festive season!! Maybe you, Catherine and me could get together in the new year. Are you going to the Ward Christmas party? If so we will see you there! Lots of love and hugs from Anita XX
Anita Smith <jason.anita@ntlworld.com>
- Wednesday, December 3, 2008 1:02 AM CST
Sorry to learn of Rachel's tumble down the stairs, how lucky she bounced like a superball! ;o) I hope that all continues to go well with her as far as her health goes? Sending best wishes her way.
love, Nigel XXX
Nigel Burrell <bosca@mondopippi.fsnet.co.uk>
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Monday, December 1, 2008 6:17 PM CST
Hi, as I was having my breakfast saw you all on the T.V. You all look fantastic, good luck with the walk.
Veronica
Veronica <veronica.me@btinternet.com>
Leicester, - Saturday, October 11, 2008 8:54 AM CDT
Wow we have just seen your brilliant clip on the GMTV website (I forgot to watch it this morning sorry!!) But you were all fantastic and we are really proud to know you all!! Lots of love from the other Smiths XX
Anita Smith <jason.anita@ntlworld.com>
Kettering, Northants - Friday, October 10, 2008 12:48 AM CDT
Hi Alison, Rachel and Isla - I was watching GMTV this morning and suddenly there you were, you all looked so well and it was so good to see you again. Lots of Good Luck for your Walk with Beefy on Tuesday, I shall be thinking of you and hope you raise loads. I'm off to do another 10k run for CRUK this Sunday at Loseley Park, Guildford. Bonnie joined me at Race for Life this year in June, it was such an honour to run round with her, I shall never forget that day, she did so well and no doubt I am so so proud of her, she is doing great and will be 8 on Wednesday. My love and very best wishes, Claire (Bonnie's Nannie) x
Claire McFarlane
Surrey, UK - Friday, October 10, 2008 6:13 AM CDT
Hello, Pleased to hear Rachel is doing well. Think of you all often, hope life is treating you well too Alison. As you have heard we are coming to the end of another almost 3 years. Mixed emotions, delighted Bethany soon will have no more chemo, and she is so ectastic, counting down and looking forward to normal things like swimming and bubble baths.As a parent the worry still is there and I guess it always will be.
Veronica
Veronica <veronica.me@btinternet.com>
leicester, - Friday, September 19, 2008 10:24 AM CDT
Hello Rachel and Family, glad to hear all is well and that you enjoyed your holiday. Take care.
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser (www.caringbridge.org/canada/stewart)
Shediac River, NB CANADA - Tuesday, September 16, 2008 9:07 AM CDT
Hello all. Just wanted to ask how you all are? Must catch up soon Alison - thinking of you! Love Anita XX
Anita Smith <jason.anita@ntlworld.com>
Kettering, England - Saturday, September 13, 2008 2:16 PM CDT
Hello all. Just to say we hope you had a fantastic holiday!! Must catch up soon Alison. Love to you all from the other Smith family XX (Alison - thinking of you often love Anita XX)
Anita Smith <jason.anita@ntlworld.com>
Kettering, Northants - Thursday, September 4, 2008 0:52 AM CDT
Glad things are going smoothly xxx
Please thank Mummy for my lovely flowers xxxxx
Helen x
Helen <helen10@btinternet.com>
leicester, - Friday, August 15, 2008 6:25 AM CDT
Hello to the other Smith family! Just a quick question - what time is your appointment on the 13th as we are also at clinic on that Wednesday? We might actually get to meet up, how strange is that. I feel we know you all so well that I often forget that we have never actually met!! Ben's appointment is for 10.45am!! Lots of love Anita XX P.S great to hear Rachel is well and enjoying the holidays!
Anita Smith
Kettering, Northants - Tuesday, August 5, 2008 12:07 AM CDT
Way to go Rachel - you're a star, so glad all is going well. Have a GREAT summer, my love and very best wishes to you and your family, Claire (Bonnie's Nannie) x
Claire
Surrey, England - Monday, August 4, 2008 4:46 AM CDT
go rachel!! hope all is well...just had my mmr, feel yucky :( lucia xxx
lucia pasqualino <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
noirpool, lancs uk - Tuesday, July 15, 2008 9:43 AM CDT
I haven't checked in for a while, but now I have and I'm delighted to read that Rachel is doing so well and that she took part in her school sports day - well done Rachel! :o) Nice to see Isla's own tribute to her brave little sister in the guestbook. Best wishes for continued good health for Rachel and happiness for all the Smith family.
love, Nigel XXX
Nigel Burrell <bosca@mondopippi.fsnet.co.uk>
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Sunday, July 13, 2008 4:34 PM CDT
Hello, thanks for signing into Bethany;s site.Pleased to hear things are ok with you and your lovely family.Well Bethany was keen to restart her blog, and as you read hey presto here it is in her words.I can;t believe she leaves primary school next week,lots of mixed emotions for us, the school has been just fabulous in the care and support shown to us all as a family throughout her illness.I guess their will be tears on wednesday as we walk away from the schooland look forward to another journey in her school life.
Veronica
leicester, - Saturday, July 12, 2008 8:04 AM CDT
Wow now we feel very special to have had a mention in your journal!! I think we can go, providing everything goes smoothly with passports etc. The children are so excited and I still can't believe you managed to get it arranged for us!!! Thank you so much. Good to hear Rachel has managed sports day this year! And even better to hear you are planing a summer full of normal stuff!! We are planning lots of rest - but lots of fun too we hope! Ben was in a concert last week with his Junior school, he really shone and smiled all the way through. I was so proud of him. But at the end lots of other parents were a little tearful because of the beautiful songs etc. And I just thought what are they so tearful about, my little boy is up there and he so nearly wasn't!! Just shows that life still goes on in the normal way for everyone else and yet every little thing for us, be it sports day, music concerts, even everyday schooling is such a milestone and a huge hurdle both physically and emotionally to climb. Thinking of you all everyday. Thanks again Alison, you are a true friend! Love Anita and Co XXX (The other Smith's!!!!)
Anita Smith <jason.anita@ntlworld.com>
Kettering, Northants England - Monday, July 7, 2008 4:34 AM CDT
Hi Rachel this is your sister speaking just saying its good to have you back.
Love Isla xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxoxo
Isla Smith <islaandrachel@hotmail.co.uk>
South Croxton, UK England - Wednesday, June 18, 2008 11:55 AM CDT
Have just read May 26th update. Thinking of you all, know exactly what you mean sadly!! So won't say anymore except sending love and hugs your way!! Love Anita XX
Anita Smith <jason.anita@ntlworld.com>
Kettering, - Friday, May 30, 2008 3:38 PM CDT
Hi Smithies. Just catching up with all your news, fantastic pictures, Cant believe Alison you were sitting up there with all those VIP's. My boss Stuart Rose as well.Well done you. Love to everyone and see you in Corsica.Kerrie,xxxxx
Kerrie Guthrie <k.guthrie2@ntlworld.com>
Hove, - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 2:05 PM CDT
Hooray!! An update at last, we have been checking for weeks. And we are so jealous of the picture with Sir Ian!! We think we would like to come and walk with Ian too, what a fantastic idea. We also want to know all about your new job Alison - nice picture!! Glad to see Rachel looking so very well - will we ever get there?? Love to you all from the other Smith's (Anita, Jason, Ben, Lucy and Zoe) XXX
Anita Smith
Kettering, Northants England - Saturday, May 17, 2008 3:36 PM CDT
Rachel looks soooo good! Cant believe her HAIR its amazing!!!
Looch <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpool, - Saturday, May 17, 2008 8:44 AM CDT
Hi Rachel, you look so beautiful and grown up in your last photogragh in the Leicester Mercury. You and your family are so wonderful, you have raised so much awareness.
Helen Ash Kesia Angel J xxxx
Helen <helen10@btinternet.com>
leicester, uk - Saturday, May 17, 2008 5:21 AM CDT
wow rachel you look so grown up now. i am so pleased things are going well for you all. sounds like you have had a fab time travelling. you all stay well.
louise kemp
loughborough, - Monday, May 12, 2008 2:24 PM CDT
Hey little princess hope your having a blessed day with your loved ones just wanted to pass by and wish you a very happy easter with tonz of blessings:)
nahomy <nahomyonefour@yahoo.com>
miami, fl usa - Friday, March 21, 2008 4:17 PM CDT
Happy Belated Birthday Rachel, hopeyou had a great day. We are all thinking of you and so pleased you are doing so well. Look forward to seeing you in Corsica hopefully this year. Lots of love to allthe Smithies, Kerrie, Mick, Ella and Meg. xxxx
Kerrie Guthrie <k.guthrie2 @ntlworld.com>
- Thursday, February 28, 2008 2:00 PM CST
my sister got a bike and her birthdays on the 17th! (she was 15 though) :) xx
lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackers, ` - Friday, February 22, 2008 11:12 AM CST
Happy birthday Rachel! Hope you have a brilliant day. Lots of love xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, UK - Sunday, February 17, 2008 7:29 AM CST
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Rachel
Happy Birthday to you
We hope you have lots of fun today and send you all our love, Claire, Bonnie and Madeline xxx
Claire McFarlane
Surrey, England - Sunday, February 17, 2008 6:02 AM CST
Happy Birthday Rachel. Hope that you have a lovely day, the sun is shining for you!!
All our love Mutsey, Venetia, Thomas and Hannah. XXXXXXXXXX
Venetia Murray <thebunbury@hotmail.com>
Leicester, - Sunday, February 17, 2008 4:10 AM CST
thankyou!!! I had such a good time, Ill put some pictures up on my blog soon. glad to here all is well your end and I've been thinking about my anniversary coming up too. (29th march). Almost at the 6 month mark now...plenty of champers that night xxx
lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpool, - Sunday, February 10, 2008 5:36 PM CST
I'm delighted to read the last few updates! Your trip sounds sensational and I'm so glad you all had a wonderful time, especially Rachel - she IS beautiful so I'm not surprised she turned heads everywhere you went! :o) I hope all continues to go well for Rachel , I will keep checking in here of course! Thinking of you all,
love, Nigel XXX
Nigel Burrell <bosca@mondopippi.fsnet.co.uk>
Ely, Cambridgeshire, England - Thursday, January 31, 2008 12:49 AM CST
Hi Rachel,
your grand mum Angela told me that you had some problems.I am an old man leaving in the French Alps now and I also share with you some of your pains.Keep smiling we must keep going ahead.I send you a ton of kisses and love.
François.
J .. COUDERT <jean.coudert0650@ge .fr>
Grenoble, France - Saturday, January 26, 2008 4:44 AM CST
Hello to the Smith family!
How are you all? Since my move from South Croxton to Texas, things have been good and bad... and always very different!
I miss seeing you girls and letting you mess around with my camera. :)
Please e-mail me sometime to let me know how things are!
Kellie x
Kellie Hill <k.rene@hotmail.com>
Denton, Texas USA - Tuesday, January 15, 2008 7:37 PM CST
Your holiday sounds so amazing! Any chance of some photos. I hope you have caught up on your sleep. I've ordered nicoles book so I'll let you know what I think.
Be in touch,
Lucia
Lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
Blackpool, Lancs UK - Monday, January 14, 2008 11:16 AM CST
Hi All, I just wanted to say that Paul, myself and the children went to look round Gaddesby this morning for Thomas in September 2009. It was so lovely to Rachel looking so well and so beautiful, you really have got your little girl back. Great school too, looking forward to it!! Love to you all Venetia XX
Venetia Murray <thebunbury@hotmail.com>
Leicester, England, - Monday, January 14, 2008 8:13 AM CST
Hi there!
I was so upset that we missed you in Sydney, but it sounds like you had a lovely time - and how clever was Santa tracking you down on the other side of the world?! We had a wonderful camping holiday and stayed in a place called 'Pretty Beach' it truely was Pretty, there were kangaroos everywhere and at night we had to tie up all our rubbish and make sure we didn't leave anything lying around as the cheeky possums came in search of food! We are now back in our house and enjoying the summer holidays, the boys live in the surf and I am loving our new pool! Can't wait to see you in England this year (2008). Send my love to everyone!
Katie, Trent, Jack, Harry and Max x x x x
Katie Girdler <girds@tpg.com.au>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Monday, January 14, 2008 5:58 AM CST
Hi Rachel, WOW what an amazing and exciting holiday you have had. I'm so glad Santa found you and Isla and paid you both a visit.
Hi Alison, thinking of you as you start working for Macmillan, what a rewarding job that must be, hope all goes well.
My love and very best wishes to you all, Claire (Bonnie's Nannie) x
Claire
Surrey, England - Thursday, January 10, 2008 4:42 PM CST
Hi Every one,
What a fantastic read your lastest journal was. We have been thinking about you lots over Christmas imagining that you were all having the time of your lives.
So glad that Rachel is so well, looking forward to seeing you all soon.
Lots of love Venetia, Paul, Thomas and Hannah XXXXX
Venetia Murray <thebunbury@hotmail.com>
leicester, - Wednesday, January 9, 2008 10:50 AM CST
Hi Rachel and Alison!
Sorry I haven't signed for such a long time! I do check in regularly though. Glad Rachel is doing so well, and fantastic work with the ball. I had a charity event that night too which raised £2000, so not quite as much as yours! I hope you had a great christmas and holiday, and that 2008 is a great year for you.
Lots of love Nicole xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
- Tuesday, January 1, 2008 6:57 AM CST
Hi
My name is Jenna and I came across your page. Rachel, is an amazing and beautiful young girl. She is such an inspiration. I love her smile. She will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope your family and Rachel had a good Christmas.
www.caringbridge.org/canada/jenna
Jenna <fighter_smiley@yahoo.ca>
Kamloops, BC Canada - Thursday, December 27, 2007 10:51 PM CST
Dear Alison, Paul, Rachel and Isla
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas wherever you may be and lots of happy, healthy days in 2008. Hope Santa brings you lots of presents Rachel and Isla!!
Lots of love to you all from Claire, Bonnie and Madeline xxx
Claire
Surrey, UK - Monday, December 24, 2007 6:00 PM CST
Dear Alison, Paul, Isla and Rachel. I have had the link to your website on my 'favourites' for the past two years ever since Alison told me about it and I have regularly checked in to see how Rachel was doing. I am so happy that Rachel is doing so well and totally gutted that I hadn't logged in for a while and so missed the ball!! Alison, I'm desperate for a long catch up, call me if you get a chance or I will call in the new year after the Christmas madness is out of the way. Maybe I can bring the girls up for a playdate! all my love Hillary Gilbert
Hillary McGauley <hmcgauley@btinternet.com>
London, UK - Sunday, December 9, 2007 6:29 AM CST
Great news about Rachel's Great Banana Ball being such a success! I'm sure she was quite the 'Belle of the Ball'? :o) Sorry to learn about your understandable worries over the bruises. I guess you'll be a bit twitchy for a while. I hope that all continues to go well for Rachel and you all, and I'll keep checking here for updates.
love from Nigel XXX
Nigel B
Ely, Cambs, England - Tuesday, November 27, 2007 7:39 PM CST
HI Alison, Paul, Isla and Rachel
Mike I would like to say thank you for the fantastic evening on Saturday the company the food and the atmosphere was incredible I should think you will all be on a high for quite a while congratulations to you all.
Regards Kate.
kate foster-smith <katefostersmith@btinternet.com>
- Monday, November 26, 2007 4:58 AM CST
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to say thank you for a really fabulous evening last night, what a party and I hope it made lots of money too. I saw Rachel briefly at the start and has ever she looked totally gorgeous.
Lots of love The Murrays XXX
Venetia Murray <thebunbury@hotmail.com>
leicester, - Sunday, November 25, 2007 6:04 AM CST
Hi Rachel and family, just had to stop by to wish you all a successful Banana Ball tomorrow, I shall pop a cheque in the post over the weekend. Have a Great evening, shall look forward to reading all about it!! Lots of love to you all, Claire (Bonnie's Nannie) x
Claire McFarlane
Surrey, England - Friday, November 23, 2007 1:16 PM CST
Hi Guys,
So glad that Rachel is well, you must have been sooo worried, poor you. She looked so fantastic at our fireworks and her hair was even more beautiful than I remember.
Lots of love to you all and really looking forward to the banana ball, should be a great evening.
All our love venetia, Paul, Thomas & Hannah. XXXXX
Venetia Murray <thebunbury@hotmail.com>
leicester, - Friday, November 16, 2007 12:25 AM CST
GREAT GREAT GREAT!!! I'm off to america over xmas...LOVING IT! I've bruised as well but count was fine thank god x x x
lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpool, lancs uk - Friday, November 16, 2007 9:07 AM CST
Rachel, sooo glad to hear that you are done with all those treatments and you are back to your old self! You are truely a brave and strong little girl. You will be able to accomplish anything you put your mind to! Stewart will be soon joining you on the "off treatment" scene in February. We too can't wait to get our old Stewie back and to be done with those treatments and steroids! All our best wishes to you and your family. You are an inspiration to so many!
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser (www.caringbridge.org/canada/stewart) <dfraserc593@rogers.com>
Shediac River, NB CANADA - Wednesday, November 7, 2007 6:52 AM CST
Dear Alison, it is so good to read how things are going in your new life of 'normal' and that you have your beautiful girl, Rachel back once again. Also too that your journal entries continue to help and give understanding to families whose children are newly diagnosed with this awful disease. I will be forever thankful to you and look forward to the end of Bonnie's treatment in a few weeks time. Bonnie celebrates her 7th Birthday tomorrow and I am so so proud of her, we had a little party for her today and she is having another one tomorrow after school. Big hugs for Rachel, my love and very best wishes to you all, Claire (Bonnie's Nannie) x
Please can everyone visit Nicole's website www.c-h-o-c.org.uk and leave her a message in her guestbook. Due to spammers Nicole has lost over 800 guestbook messages from people all over the world, and as she always reads her messages to cheer her up on down days she misses them very much. Please visit Nicole's website, you will love it, and don't forget to sign her guestbook before you leave.
Claire McFarlane
Surrey, England - Sunday, October 14, 2007 4:31 PM CDT
Dear Alison, Thanks for the lovely message. I am glad you liked the website but really it was thanks to you that we started it. Your website inspired me to start ours. It was difficult to begin with as I had to backtrack a lot of information but I was glad that I did as so many people have found it a useful tool to keep them updated with Ben's progress. And as you said it is vitally important that they have a small insight into how we are feeling. I do find it very scary to read other websites like yours because you read comments which are how you feel to the letter. For example yours back in August when you had had your appointment with Dr Madi - no champagne, no celebrations etc etc. I really felt like I was there with you. All very emotional really. I feel as though Ben has basically lost his childhood. It truly is a nightmare. Anyway thanks again for the lovely message. I really appreciated it and hope you will keep up to date with Ben's progress. Have a great weekend, hope your girls are well and you never know we might bump into each other one day. Love to the Smith's from the Smith's XXX (Anita) XXX
Anita Smith
Kettering, Northants, - Friday, October 12, 2007 2:08 PM CDT
I'm delighted to know that you have your 'old Rachel' back at last! I hope everything goes well with her upcoming medical appointments and I'll pop in from time to time to see how she's getting on with life post-'L'. I have a link for her other site too, so will also keep an eye on that one too! Good luck to you all!
love from Nigel XXX
Nigel B
Ely, Cambs, England - Monday, October 8, 2007 12:34 AM CDT
Hi alison, I've emailed you did you get it? Great to know rach is so well...I'm back to my old self now as well...with spots EVERYWHERE! Which is so annoying but my doc said they should go within 6 weeks so fingers crossed! Loving being off chemo and finally living it up!
Lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
- Saturday, September 29, 2007 5:32 AM CDT
Hi Rachel and family. Our son Jack was diagnosed with ALL on 6th July 2007. Jack will be 5 at Christmas and like you has been very brave. I know you have got rid of your Hickman line well Jack has only just got his three weeks ago and thinks his 'wiggly' is great as it means no more needles! Jack was due to start at his big boy school a few weeks ago and last week he went in to his class for a morning and had a lovely time. Hope your Ball goes well - you look lovely in your photo. Lots of Love, Erika, Rob, Marcus & Jack Burnett (Bedford)
Erika Burnett <rob.burnett3@btopenworld.com>
Bredford, Beds UK - Wednesday, September 26, 2007 2:08 PM CDT
Hello. I am so glad to hear that Rachel's treatment is finshed! Well done and thank you for sharing everything with us along the way. I hope you have had a good family holiday and fingers crossed everything will work out well for you in the future. love Jodie
Jodie Sabin <jls39@le.ac.uk>
Leicester, - Thursday, September 6, 2007 9:06 AM CDT
To Rachel and family, you do not know me but I have been reading your website with interest because our son Ben (also a Smith!!) was diagnosed with ALL in March of this year and is also being treated at LRI It is amazing to read your journal page by page as so many of the entries are identical to our current days, feelings and anxieties. Ben is also on Regimen C following slow response and being 95% full of Leukaemia at the start. While some of your entries are painful to read, e.g. reading where we are now with treatment which was somewhere in 2005 for you, it gives me great hope to hear that you have come to the end of your treatment and are still doing well. I wish you the very best of luck and thanks again for the journal!! Anita Smith (Mum of Ben - age 8)
Anita Smith <jason.anita@ntlworld.com>
Kettering, Northants UK - Saturday, September 1, 2007 3:11 PM CDT
Ten days off chemo and I hear you're all away. Enjoy and catch up soon xxx
lucia pasqualino <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpool, lancs england - Friday, August 31, 2007 9:30 AM CDT
Dear Smithys:
By now you should be enjoying your holiday in Greece.........well deserved!! Rachel, you look beautiful and the quilt is something you will treasure forever. We are so happy that treatments are over, wig is gone , and school is about to begin. Enjoy every day and hope you will come to Canada or Florida to see us all soon.
Isla, you are a wonderful sister, and have been such a good support for Rachel. We think of you all and send lots of love and hugs.
Jim, Nancy and all the " Purkis Circus "and Julie, Mike and Finn. xxoo
Nancy Purkis <purkis@globility.com>
Oakville, On Canada - Wednesday, August 29, 2007 7:46 PM CDT
well done rachel! xx
lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpool, - Saturday, August 25, 2007 10:09 AM CDT
To Everyone
Unable to do No 1. Have done No 2.
Have a lovely private family holiday - will leave you all to return to the normal ups and downs of family life but will keep in touch.....and so happy to read your news.
Rachel will be OK now.
Dinah
Dinah Hickling
Melton Mowbray, - Thursday, August 23, 2007 3:55 PM CDT
Well done Rachel, last hospital visit for a while, yippee for you. You have just been the bravest and strongest girl on the planet and we are so proud to be your friend. We can't WAIT to see you all on Sunday.. our flight gets in earlier now so see you at the pool!
Ollie & Clemmie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <laurie@22jermyn.com>
Ditchling , Sussex - Wednesday, August 22, 2007 3:35 PM CDT
I am so happy to hear things are back to normal, and that the future is so hopeful. I hope you have a terrific time in Greece, and I hope you come visit America soon. How about a ski trip to Lake Tahoe? Love, Ken
Ken Byk <kenbyk@pacbell.net>
Menlo Park, CA USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2007 2:19 PM CDT
Well done Rachel,your hickman line came out on my birthday, so that made it a special day for me knowing that you were beginning a new chapter as well.You have been so brave throughout and we all hope its good news for the future.Have a wonderful holiday with everbody,maybe next year we will be able to join you.love to mummy, daddy and Isla. Kerrie, Mick, Ella and Meg.xxxx
Kerrie <k.guthrie2@ntlworld.com>
Hove, UK - Wednesday, August 22, 2007 2:12 AM CDT
Hi Smithy's we were thinking of you yesterday as you had your last operation and we travelled back from cornwall. Glad it all went Ok and that you are at the end of your treatment still with a smile on your face. We are off to Norfolk for a week from thursday, its Fifi's 8th birthday on friday so if you are around in Brancaster come and join us for cake on the beach. love to you all, still never far from my thoughts and prayers. Sinead and The furbers
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Tuesday, August 21, 2007 4:33 AM CDT
Rachel - I am so glad to catch up on your news. Finn and I have been very busy this summer but we think of you and Isla and your mom and dad often!
You look gorgeous as always and we can't wait to have a visit with you all soon.
Lots of love,
Julie, Finn and Michael
Julie Purkis <jpurkis@rogers.com>
Toronto, Canada - Monday, August 20, 2007 8:29 PM CDT
Hi Rachel, what great news that finally you can get back to normal! :-) Congratulations on getting rid of your wig too! Soon you'll have all your own hair back anyway won't you? I bet you're looking forward to seeing all your friends back at school aren't you? Take care sweetheart, I will keep checking up with your site to see how you are getting on.
love from Nigel XXX
Nigel B
Ely, Cambs, England - Sunday, August 19, 2007 12:34 AM CDT
Hi Rachel, Miss Elkington here from Gaddesby School. From all the comments I've read it seems as though things have been brilliant for you this summer. I can't wait to hear all about it when you return to school in September. I hope Isla, and your mum and dad have had a wonderful summer too. Again, I can't wait to see you in a few weeks. Enjoy your holiday, Miss E xxxxxx
Vicky <vickyelkington@yahoo.co.uk>
- Saturday, August 18, 2007 5:44 AM CDT
Well done Rachel.. what a big day yesterday, you are such a brave litle girl and we are all so proud of you.
Can't wait to see you next week and have lots of fun together.
Lots of love Ollie & Clemmie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Ollie & Clemmie <laurie@22jermyn.com>
Ditchling , - Friday, August 17, 2007 4:21 PM CDT
WOW Rachel, CONGRATULATIONS!!
Words cannot express how I truly feel but I just wanted to let you know that it is so good reading your journal tonight. I am so happy for you and cannot wait to tell Bonnie your good news, she will be so happy for you too. I wish you lots of good health and happiness for your future.
My love and very best wishes to you and your family.
Claire (Bonnie's Nannie) xx
Claire McFarlane
Surrey, - Friday, August 17, 2007 2:49 PM CDT
We finish on the same day! Glad the lines out...you can't even see my scar any more over a year later and I've forgotten what it was like to have a line! Roll on tuesday
Lucia xx
Looch <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
- Friday, August 17, 2007 11:52 AM CDT
So pleased to hear all went well, Fantastic news, a new start!! I hear there are some very exciting holidays in the pipeline. Good luck you deserve them.
Lucy Pover <loobyinduk@btinternet.com>
Leics, - Friday, August 17, 2007 7:48 AM CDT
Hi Rachel,
Thinking of you lots today. Here's to the start of a new and healthy future. You have been amazing.
Lots of Love
Venetia, Paul, Thomas & Hannah
Venetia Murray <thebunbury@hotmail.com>
leicester, - Thursday, August 16, 2007 8:47 AM CDT
Hi Rachel, are you going to be singing the no mo chemo song? http://www.speciallove.org/Camp%20Songs.html
Love Viks
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Wednesday, August 15, 2007 4:54 PM CDT
Good luck tomorrow! I'm not going back up for 6 weeks! I finish next tuesday..Its a big anticlimax though. Here's to hair and goodbye wig! xx
Lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
- Wednesday, August 15, 2007 12:28 AM CDT
Good luck for tomorrow - the start of a new future for all of you - can't wait to hear what the surprise is! As always thinking of you all (it was great to see A and P last weekend, wasn't it a lovely wedding? Much love Charles and Maggie
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, uk - Wednesday, August 15, 2007 11:59 AM CDT
congrats Rachel! 12 days and counting for me :) Lucia xx
lucia pasqualino <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpool, lancs england - Saturday, August 11, 2007 12:15 AM CDT
We hope and pray that good news will greet you when next you see Rachel's doctor.Our best wishes to you and your beautiful little girls. We hope your lives return to 'normal' soon!
Bob & Pat Martin
Toronto, ON Canada - Friday, August 10, 2007 7:24 PM CDT
Thinking of you so much today and next week, lots of luck and love The Ainscoughs xx
Nicky Ainscough <nicky.stephen@btinte>
Leicester, UK - Friday, August 10, 2007 8:00 AM CDT
Hi Rachel
Good luck with your last GA for your last LP and BMA tomorrow. You won't recongise ward 27 - Jill, Helen and all the nurses have worked really hard today to take down all the mobiles and pictures as the ward closes this weekend ready for the redecoration. I am sorry I will not see you tomorrow but not sorry that I am at home!!!
Good Luck
Love Mima xxx
Jemima Sellicks
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, August 8, 2007 1:51 PM CDT
Hi Smithy's, you are on the home straight now!!! after such a long journey it must feel very exciting and scary. Good luck with the last few hospital trips. We are down in Norfolk from Fifi's birthday on 24th until 2nd Sept, it would be good to see you if your around. Love The Furbers
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, August 8, 2007 2:44 AM CDT
Hi Rachel,
Have a great time tomorrow seeing Joseph, it will be fantastic. We will be thinking of you lots on Thursday having your last chemo, such a milestone, you have done so well little one.
Lots of love
Venetia, Paul, Thomas & Hannah
Venetia Murray <thebunbury@hotmail.com>
leicester, - Tuesday, August 7, 2007 3:03 AM CDT
Hello Rachel
We loved having you and Isla for the weekend, and Clemmie was very happy that you danced with her at the barn dance! I need a bit of practice before I do that again(and so does my Mummy!!) but you girls were great!
Miss you all and can't wait to see you very soon.
Lots of love
Ollie :) XXXXXXXXXXX
Kisses from Clemmie too
XXXXXXXXX
Ollie & Clemmie <laurie@22jermyn.com >
- Saturday, August 4, 2007 7:03 PM CDT
wow..yet another amazing fighter!
kind thoughts,prayers and wishes for health and happiness
you're a star!
sera xxx
sera <sera@bambinobaby.co.uk>
leicester, - Friday, July 27, 2007 5:05 PM CDT
Hi Alison, Rachel and Isla,
Great to see you at the Sellicks yesterday, although it was brief. Rachel looks amazing, so strange to see Rachel who is at the end and Jemima who has only just began. Fingers x for you both. So fantastic that the last chemo has been and gone....keep fighting little one.
All our love and thoughts as always, The Murrays. XX
Venetia Murray <thebunbury@hotmail.com>
Leicester, England, - Thursday, July 26, 2007 1:50 PM CDT
Hi Smithy's it sounds like you are having a good summer. Granny Pixie said you all looked very well when she saw you in Norfolk. We had a lovely holiday in Menorca and when we got back Daddy bought a dinghy so we hope to go to Norfolk at the weekend and try it out.
Love to all - The Furbers
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, July 25, 2007 4:41 AM CDT
thinking of you all, hope you're having a lovely time away. So much for sun though eh? 3 days until my last vinc...wierd stuff!
Lucia xx
Lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
I can't see through the rain to tell you, ? ? - Saturday, July 21, 2007 11:05 AM CDT
Hi Rachel - I had the same problems with my clamps so we put small elastic bands around them to keep them closed and it worked - hope this is helpful.
Love Eve Kelly ( Ward 27)
Eve & Mandy Kelly <mandytaylor80@btinternet.com>
- Saturday, July 21, 2007 5:52 AM CDT
Hi Rachel, this is my first guestbook entry for a while, though I do visit your site regularly for updates on your recovery. I'm SO glad to read that it's not long now until your treatment ends, and you can get rid of your wig and grow your own lovely hair back! :-) Before I came across your site and a few others of children with Leukaemia I didn't know too much about what a long treatment course it is, and I'm so pleased you've come through it so well. You're a very pretty girl, and one day you'll have the World at your feet - see if I'm wrong! ;-) I'm sure that from now on everything will be great for you and your wonderful family. I'll keep checking back to see how things are going, take care sweetheart,
love from Nigel XXX
Nigel B
Ely, Cambs, England - Tuesday, July 17, 2007 1:52 PM CDT
Just read the article. A ball eh! Well if you need any advice just ask! And of course we will want tickets! Good luck with the wig, I'll be crossing my fingers. 6 weeks and counting!!! (eeek)
xxx
lucia x <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
i dont know i cant see thru the rain, - Friday, July 13, 2007 11:06 AM CDT
Dear Isla and Rachel
I loved the picture of you on the front of the Melton Times this morning you both looked so pretty and very happy. We loved reading about you as we ate our breakfast.
Lots of love Auntie Nics xxxx
Nicola Wheeler <wheeler.nicola@googlemail.com>
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire United Kingdom - Thursday, July 12, 2007 4:22 PM CDT
Hi Rachel.. we think you look so lovely WITHOUT your wig,can't wait to see you soon for a sleepover..shall we all have a midnight feast?!
Lots of love Ollie & Clemmie :)
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Ollie & Clemmie <laurie@22jermyn.com>
Ditchling , Sussex - Wednesday, July 11, 2007 4:40 PM CDT
Hi Alison and Paul - just completed my far too irregular catch up on your website with my usual tears (hard to tell whether of joy or sadness but usually a bit of both!). Always such a joy to read the positive and so sad to try and imagine the other. I do hope we get a chance to see you all over the summer - if it arrives. Brian
Brian Lambert <blambert@qmsuk.com>
Colkirk, Norfolk - Monday, July 9, 2007 8:33 AM CDT
Hi Rachel,
Thanks so much for the rabbit drawing. He has been helping me take my meds. He said you told him to tell me to just sip them down so thats what I did, just sipped them and that got them all down. Thanks very much, love from Jemima xx
Jemima Sellicks <jemima.sellicks@googlemail.com>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, July 4, 2007 2:37 PM CDT
G'day Alison & Family,
Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling so well - my thoughts are with you and I sent all the encouragement and positive energy to you.
Take care... Matt
www.matthewsinclair.blogspot.com
Matt Sinclair
- Monday, July 2, 2007 10:32 AM CDT
Hello Paul, Alison, Isla and Rachel,
I've heard such wonderful things about you all from Polly and know how much strength she has got from you. It's very humbling to read your entries and to see how strong Polly and Jemima are being - and I really hope, as Dr Madi said, you have a great holiday. love emma
emma jefferson <emma@emmajefferson.co.uk>
market harborough, UK - Friday, June 29, 2007 4:21 AM CDT
woooo 1 vinc to go!!! I have a meeting with my Doc the week after next about coming off treatment and what to expect, he's the best, it's not even in clinic time either. I'm SO excited, its the home straight for both of us now! Lucia xxx
Lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
The place where pools are black, lancs england - Wednesday, June 27, 2007 2:41 PM CDT
Hey Rachel.
Just been looking at your photos and don't you look great! I love the new hair do! Hope that you are all well and hope to see you soon.
Lots of Love from Becky x x
Becky Scrivins <scrivins@aol.com>
- Monday, June 25, 2007 9:32 AM CDT
The quilt is stunning but not quite as stunning as Rachel
Liz Yell <liz@yellcom.co.uk>
Leicester, UK - Monday, June 25, 2007 6:56 AM CDT
just cannot wait to see you guys. Rachel's hair looks FABULOUS. Love H xxxxx
Harriet Phillips <harrietphillips1@aol.com>
- Sunday, June 24, 2007 1:53 PM CDT
I've just been looking at the new photos and think the quilt is wonderful,but love the new hairstyle more!! Glad all is going well. Hope to see you soon. Much love Charles and Maggie XX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, uk - Sunday, June 24, 2007 3:12 AM CDT
Hi Paul & Alison. The first visit to your website prompted by the recent news that great friends James & Polly's daugther Jemima has been diagnosed with Leukemia. I am in awe of your tremendous strength and greatly saddened by the tiny insight I have gleaned from reading your journal. It is truly a horrendous journey you have travelled and one that James, Polly, Jemima & Emily have just began. The quilt looked wonderful. Wishing you all the best in the coming months.
Philly <philly.jones@btinternet.com>
Leicester, Leicestershire England - Friday, June 22, 2007 5:58 AM CDT
Hello beautiful Rachel, this is from your second cousins in Australia! Jack, Harry and Max were thrilled to see the photo of you snuggled under your quilt. They said how pretty you look with your new hair as the last time they saw you you were wearing a wig. I hear you are coming to Australia for a summer christmas, hopefully we will get to see you and show you around our lovely beaches. Take care and send lots of love to Isla and Mummy and Daddy. Hoo Roo from us all downunder!
Trent, Katie, Jack, Harry and Max Girdler <girds@tpg.com.au>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Thursday, June 21, 2007 0:59 AM CDT
Dear Rachel
Your blanket is lovely and your look absolutely gorgeous especially your hair. Come and play soon.
Love Tilly x x x x x
Tilly Wheeler <hattiemaxtilly@googlemail.com>
Hoby, Leicestershire, - Tuesday, June 19, 2007 2:07 AM CDT
Dear Rachel
You look BEAUTIFUL in the photographs and the new blanket is gorgeous. Hope to see you soon.
Love Hattie x x x x x
Hattie Wheeler <harriet.wheeler@googlemail.com>
Leicestershire, - Tuesday, June 19, 2007 2:04 AM CDT
Dear Alison, Paul and the two Miss Smith's (I was one once!)
I read with so many mixed feelings of your recent updates - the highs and lows - and have been thinking about you all. But when I saw the photo's today of the quilt, it and Rachel look wonderful, sometimes Alison you do us all so much good and focus us to think about others during our busy lives. Earlier this week my Leukaemia Research Magazine from Great Ormond Street arrived in the post and it's made me wonder if Rachel's lovely photo's with the quilt and the news about Jemima could be included in their next publication, keeping the Leukaemia Research profile high about our local people....just a thought. Meanwhile I send you all good wishes for a happy and 'sunny time' this summer. Then you know what starts again in the Autumn.
P.S. I had already paid a visit to the Cancer Shop - Wishes - in Melton and you are right it's lovely. (The volunteer staff were having trouble with the new till - just like us)!!
Dinah
Dinah Hickling <dinahhickling@btinternet.com >
Melton Mowbray, - Saturday, June 16, 2007 12:50 AM CDT
hi thinking of you all. i read your email but cant reply on here. let me know how your friends daughter is doing and i will be blogging about the programme as soon as im out xxx
lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
the town where pools are black, UK - Saturday, June 16, 2007 8:24 AM CDT
Bonjour Allison et famille, thank you for your words of honesty! Most of us Moms of CKs try to sugar coat our oh so not normal world, but it truely wears us down. I feel as though I have aged tremendously since Stewart was diagnosed. Just the ongoing stress and worry takes its toll. So glad to hear Rachel is reaching the end of treatments. And WOW TUSCANY ... how wonderful for you and your hubby to get away! Take care.
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser (www.caringbridge.org/canada/stewart) <dfraserc593@rogers.com>
Shediac River, NB CANADA - Thursday, June 7, 2007 8:37 PM CDT
So pleased to hear from Victoria how well Rachel is - we still think about you all and pray for you all. Hopefully we might see you in Norfolk this summer.
Love Richard and Anne Bloor
Richard and Anne Bloor <bloor@burtonovery.freeserve.co.uk>
- Wednesday, June 6, 2007 5:52 PM CDT
It was lovely to see Alison, Isla and Rachel today. We all had a great tea - thank you. Happy Anniversary Alison & Paul! You are all incredibly strong but please remember that not being strong is fine by us too.
lots of love to you all Victoria, Peter, Florence & Jamie
Victoria Buckingham <vabuckingham@btinternet.com>
Hallaton, - Tuesday, June 5, 2007 2:22 PM CDT
Hi Alison. I still check your website from time to time to see how you are all getting on. I've just read your latest entry which was very moving and just wanted to say how strong I think you have been, every time I met with you and Rachel it always amazed me. Thank you again for taking the time out to talk to me last year, I'm so glad that the end is near for you all and fingers crossed that it will stay that way.
Jodie Sabin <jls39@le.ac.uk>
Leicester, - Saturday, June 2, 2007 6:48 AM CDT
Dear Alison, your latest journal entry has moved me yet again to tears. Please know that I think of you and your family often especially Rachel, and will be forever thankful for the help and understanding that you have given me of this awful disease. You are one remarkable woman!! My love and very best wishes to you all, Claire x (Bonnie's Nannie)
Claire McFarlane
Surrey, England - Friday, June 1, 2007 8:02 PM CDT
Dear "English family":
We think of you all so often and can only try to understand the impact that Rachel's illness has had on your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we can only look forward to a bright tomorrow for one and all. With lots of love to you all,
Nanc and Jim xxoo
nancy purkis <purkis@globility.com>
oakville, on canada - Friday, June 1, 2007 1:49 PM CDT
I've just read your very moving journal,not sure what to say, but so glad the finishing post is in sight and all is going well. We are so pleased that you all had a good time over the bank holiday, whether it was in Norfolk or Tuscany. All our love Charles and MaggieXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, uk - Thursday, May 31, 2007 7:52 AM CDT
helo, i hope you are feling ok. My litlte brother has leaukimia so i no how it al is. good luck with evreything and im sure you wil be fine! you are in my thoughts love paige x
Paige
- Saturday, May 26, 2007 12:14 AM CDT
Hello, there is a hidden message here for you, but you've got to do a little bit of work to find it. Use the coin to "scratch" the surface to reveal your message
  |  |
Love Viks
If you have 1 minute spare today please send an email to a sick child at www.postpals.co.uk
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Tuesday, May 22, 2007 4:43 PM CDT
Hi Rachel and Alilson, Sorry I haven't signed for ages. I often check up on you though, and I'm glad you are doing well. Things have been either really busy or really quiet here lately. I have my exam at college in less than 3 weeks time, so I'm mainly revising for that. I can't wait to get it out of the way. My hair has grown loads. I'm looking forward to ditching the wigs and having just my hair. It's too hot for wigs now. Anyway I've rambled on enough. I'll try and sign more often.
Lots of love, Nicole xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole Dryburgh <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
- Sunday, May 20, 2007 12:18 AM CDT
Hi RM,
So glad to hear that all is progressing well
and hope that your all ok
Let me know the nxt time your back in Branny and ill come over for a drink at the local.
Best wishes Pads
Pads <pads20@hotmail.com>
Sheringham, - Sunday, May 6, 2007 6:48 PM CDT
the big four month countdown!!! three vincs to go for me after tomorrow!!
www.rmchteen.blogspot.com
lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpool..., - Monday, April 30, 2007 2:42 PM CDT
Hi Rachel and Isla,
I hope you are having a wonderful holiday. Did the easter bunny find you? I hope so!
My hair is growing back now. Maybe you and i should have a competition Rachel, to see who's hair grows the fastest. I think you'll win though.
Hope you're all well.
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Tuesday, April 10, 2007 3:12 PM CDT
Dear All - have a great skiing holiday, look forward to hearing all about it and seeing the photos when you get back. I love your website Rachel, what a lovely gift, Bonnie took a look at it last weekend, no doubt she will send you an email soon, she asks after you often and is pleased that you are doing so well, so am I.
Lots of Love to you all and have a Happy Easter.
Claire x
Claire McFarlane <claire.mcfarlane3@ntlworld.com>
Surrey, UK - Friday, April 6, 2007 4:31 PM CDT
Hi Rachel,
I love your new site! Great to see those photos of you having fun with your sister :-) Have a happy Easter and don't eat too many chocolate eggs! ;-) Take care,
Love from Nigel XXX
Nigel
Ely, Cambridgeshire England - Tuesday, April 3, 2007 6:40 PM CDT
Hi Rachel, Isla, Alison and Paul
I like the new-look sunny website. Have a fantastic skiing holiday, I look forward to reading all about it. Happy Easter!
lots of love Wendy Simon Kiah and Immie xxx
wendy spilsbury <wendy.spilsbury@virgin.net>
bath, - Sunday, April 1, 2007 4:47 PM CDT
Hi Rachel, Isla, Alison and Paul
I like the new-look sunny website. Have a fantastic skiing holiday, I look forward to reading all about it. Happy Easter!
lots of love Wendy Simon Kiah and Immie xxx
wendy spilsbury <wendy.spilsbury@virgin.net>
bath, - Sunday, April 1, 2007 4:46 PM CDT
Hi Rachel, Isla and family, This is a quick message to say have a lovely skiing holiday and bring back lots of memories and photographs for 'Show and Tell' after Easter. Do have a wonderful time and I look forward to see you in school in 2 weeks. Take care and stay well, love from Miss Elkington:-) xxxxx
Miss Elkington <vickyelkington@yahoo.co.uk>
- Saturday, March 31, 2007 4:29 PM CDT
Rachel, what a coincidence ... you asking what happens when they put you to sleep for your IT MTX ... Stewart asked the same this past week once he came out of his deep sedate. He actually wants me to video tape the procedure next time! You are quite the gal going back to school afterwards! What a little trooper. Take care.
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser (Stewart's Mom www.caringbridge.org/canada/stewart)
Shediac River, NB CANADA - Monday, March 26, 2007 9:02 AM CDT
Hi Rachel and Alison,
Sorry i haven't stopped by in a while. I've just read the message below from Viks. You must visit the post pals website. I think Rachel would love it being a 'Pal. I'm one on the site.
I'm doing really well at the minute. Feeling less tired and weak.
I'm glad Rachel is doing well.
Lots of love Nicole xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Saturday, March 24, 2007 4:24 PM CDT
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viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Saturday, March 17, 2007 8:29 PM CDT
Hi Smithy's I look at this website every week to find out how you all are, so pleased to read that all is going well and you are well enough to go skiing. We too are off to Flaine in a couple of weeks with the children for our family ski. Tell Rachel she looked great in the Leicester Mercury, Fifi and Mima were really excited to see someone they knew in the newspaper. Love to all, The Furbers
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, March 8, 2007 3:11 AM CST
Rachel, your ski lessons sound like fun! Your style reminds me of ... was it Eddie the Eagle who was of olympic fame? Enjoy your ski trip. Stewart and his sisters are enjoying their March break and we will take in a day of skiing. Take care.
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser (www.caringbridge.org/canada/stewart) <dfraserc593@rogers.com>
Shediac River, NB CANADA - Monday, March 5, 2007 7:29 PM CST
Hi Rachel's Mum,
I organise Quilts 4 Leukaemia (http://quilts4leukaemia.blogspot.com) and would like to make a quilt for Rachel out of some of the blocks I have received so far.
We have just finished a quilt for Sophie in Shrewsbury.
If this is ok could you please email me.
Clare Worthy <lebrouillac@gmail.com>
France - Saturday, March 3, 2007 4:11 AM CST
hello to all. have just read the latest on you rachel, hope your party was fun.thinking of you often even though i dont see you alot.
louise kemp
loughborough, england - Thursday, March 1, 2007 5:31 PM CST
Happy Belated Birthday Rachel. We just had a couple of warm weeks here in Vail, which reminded me of comencing training last year for the ride!! Then I realised I had forgotten your birthday, sorry! We've been happy to read your great progress and look forward to seeing it continue. Holly and Charlotte send their love, we are off to The Cayman Islands next week for spring break, the girls are very excited to go snorkelling on the reefs.
Lots of Love to you all.
Tim, Laura, Holly and Charlotte Parker <tim@gcpvail.com>
Vail, CO USA - Sunday, February 25, 2007 5:45 PM CST
Hi Isla and Rachel
Thank you for coming to see us yesterday, it was really great to see you both. Rachel, you have grown up so much and we thought your new hair looked gorgeous. Isn't it growing fast?!
Please come again soon so we can have a longer play! Thank you also for the scrummy marshmallows. Sadly Mummy likes them too!
Lots of love
Emily and Jemima (and a slobbery kiss from Digby!)
Emily and Jemima Sellicks <polly@pollysellicks.com>
Leicester, UK - Friday, February 23, 2007 4:34 PM CST
Happy Belated birthday Rachel, sorry i didn't send our good wishes until now, but have just got back from visiting Abby and Roy. we also visited Micky and Minnie Mouse and they send their love to you.Your party sounded great fun, can I please book daddy for Megs party in June!!! Hope to see you all again soon.Thinking of you as always. Love kerrie, mick,ella and meg.xxxx
Kerrie Guthrie <century2000@hotmail.com>
Hove, UK - Friday, February 23, 2007 2:58 PM CST
Happy Birthday Rachel! Sounds like you had a lovely party!!
Hope you are all well - everything is great here - just growing bigger by the day!(Oh and we bought a new house and are moving next month - and now we have a spare room for visitors form overseas...)
Talk to you soon!
love, Julie
xoxo
Julie <jpurkis@rogers.com>
Toronto, Canada - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 12:17 AM CST
Hi Rachel, hope you have a brilliant 6th birthday. Bet Daddy is a good entertainer! Hope you get lots of presents and have a fab day. Lots of love, Nicole xxxx
Nicole Dryburgh <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
UK - Monday, February 19, 2007 2:18 PM CST
Dear All,
Just wanted to drop a line to say that we all were thinking of Rachel yesterday on her 6th birthday, what a milestone. Can't be easy at this time of year for any of you but with Rachels birthday hopefully it makes things a little easier. Hope you had a fantastic day and that the entertainment was good!!
Thinking of you always brave little girl, with lots of love from Venetia, Paul, Thomas and Hannah xxxx
Venetia Murray <thebunbury@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, February 18, 2007 3:21 PM CST
Happy 6th Birthday Rachel
We hope that you are having a lovely Birthday and enjoying your party and getting lots of presents and special surprises.
Love and Hugs
From Claire, Bonnie and Madeline xxx
Nannie McFarlane <claire.mcfarlane3@ntlworld.com>
Woking, Surrey, England - Saturday, February 17, 2007 7:43 AM CST
happy birthday for toomorrow all the best wishes.will parker
will parker <ajsmith61@hotmail.com>
- Friday, February 16, 2007 5:44 AM CST
Hi Rachel, not long until your birthday now, are you looking foward to it? I bet you are.
Love viks
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Monday, February 12, 2007 1:38 PM CST
Hi, i stumbled across your website whilst surfing the web-its really good. My son benjamin was diagnosed with ALL,in march 2006 ,he is 3 and a half now (the half is really important),anyway i found your diary really interesting ,its good to hear from other people,who are going through the same thing.Keep up the good work and
good luck XX Nicola
nicola duckworth
manchester, united kingdom - Sunday, February 11, 2007 4:50 PM CST
Hello Everyone
Hope all is well in South Croxton.
Enjoy the half term holiday, I've been thinking about you all, specially at the moment.
Love Dinah
Dinah Hickling <dinahhickling@btinternet.com>
Melton Mowbray, - Sunday, February 11, 2007 3:04 PM CST
Glad to see Rachel is doing well, hope the Ski holiday goes well too. Keep going Rachel . www.caringbridgeorg/visit/jackmcgrath
Amy kevin Jack and Daisy <squirtno1@aol.com>
uk - Thursday, February 8, 2007 1:17 PM CST
Glad to see rachels bloods are good, my Hb is just under 10 but neuts are also 1.1, have delayed my vinc by a week as am going away for a night and don't want to be laid up. Rachels bday is the same day as my sisters funnily enough!
Lucia x
Lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpool, lancs england - Thursday, February 1, 2007 7:40 AM CST
Hi Rachel & Alison,
Sorry I haven't signed for a long time. I've tried a couple of times, but I haven't been able to. The guest book asks for a code now to be entered, which is in a picture, and my laptop won't read it, so I can't sign. My friend is signing this for me. I check up on you lots, and will continue to. I'll try and sign now and again with the help of someone. Just remember I'm thinking of you though, and stop by regularly. Take care, lots of love Nicole xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole
Kent, UK - Saturday, January 27, 2007 12:31 AM CST
cool, you got snow..I'm sooo jealous!! It usually snows in blackpool around my birthday (5th feb) so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. 75% seems to work well for me too but I'm on 50% at the minute. I bet rachels hair is quite long now. Mines still stubble.
Lucia x
lucia pasqualino <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpool, lancs UK - Saturday, January 27, 2007 9:29 AM CST
Hi Smithy's glad to here all continue to go well and that Rachel is tolerating the chemo. We to had great excitment at the snow fall yesterday, the girls were out trying to make a snowman before school, it was lovely to see their happy faces. Lets hope they're as keen when we go skiing in March. Love to all, think of you all lots. Love The Furbers
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, January 25, 2007 3:58 AM CST
Hi Rachel and Family
My name is Jenna and I came across your site. You are an amazing girl and such a fighter. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
www.caringbridge.org/canada/jenna
Jenna <hockeykid@telus.net>
Kamloops, BC Canada - Monday, January 22, 2007 11:27 PM CST
Happy New Year Rachel et famille! Sounds as though you had a great christmas break and now back to school! Just checking in to see what's up with your clan. Take care.
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser (www2.caringbridge.org/canada/stewart) <dfraserc593@rogers.com>
Shediac River, NB CANADA - Tuesday, January 9, 2007 9:59 AM CST
G'day Rachel & Family,
Glad you had a great Xmas and New Years. I hope 2007 is a great year for you!
Take care...
www.matthewsinclair.blogspot.com
Matt Sinclair
- Friday, January 5, 2007 1:14 PM CST
Hi everyone,
I'm glad everything is going well for rachel and i hope 2007 brings happniess and good health to little rachel.
Keep smiling
Clair
- Tuesday, January 2, 2007 4:21 PM CST
Very pleased Santa managed to find South Croxton, Kirby Muxloe and Scotland, and now you are in Devon for New Year. So glad everything is going to plan, and just to wish you all a Very Happy New Year, I am sure it will be. Lots of love Charles and Maggie XXXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, uk - Sunday, December 31, 2006 1:12 PM CST
Hi Rachel, glad you had a great time with your family at Disneyland, and that you had a wonderful Christmas! I hope you keep on getting better in the year ahead. I shall pop by your site to find out how you are getting on. Have a very Happy New Year. Love from Nigel XXX
Nigel
Ely, Cambs England - Thursday, December 28, 2006 7:52 PM CST
Hi we hope you all had a nice Christmas and enjoyed spending time together and enjoying lots of presents, Take Care and sending you our thoughts and love too xxxx www.caringbridge.org/visit/jackmcgrath
Us 4 xxxx <squirtno1@aol.com>
UK - Thursday, December 28, 2006 6:14 AM CST
Just wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas
Lots of Love
Viks
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Sunday, December 24, 2006 6:39 AM CST
Merry christmas to you all. good luck for the school play and have a fab time at disney - we had a lovely day there although it was VERY busy because it was the weekend. Are you being good girls? Fifi,Mima and Lulu are trying to be good and are hoping for a candyfloss maker, a cuddly chimp and a brown baby born doll!!!! Love to all - The furbers
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, December 14, 2006 7:14 AM CST
Hi Rachel,
I came upon your site almost by accident and thought I'd leave a message of support for such a brave and charming little girl and of course your family too. I hope your treatment is going well and that you will have a lovely family Christmas. I expect Santa will have an extra-large bulging sack this year! Good luck and keep smiling,
love from Nigel XXXXX
Nigel
Ely, Cambs England - Monday, December 11, 2006 8:55 AM CST
dear rachel, i saw santa last sunday have you seen santa yet? i am so excited about christmas are you? i want to see you and play with you soon i hope you do too. love from bonnie xx x x x x x x x x x x
c/o Nannie Claire <claire.mcfarlane3@ntlworld.com>
Surrey, England - Saturday, December 9, 2006 7:53 AM CST
What a lovely photo in The Mercury on monday, but even better ones on your website, well done everyone. Hope you are all looking forward to Christmas. Much love Charles and Maggie XX
Charles and Maggie Parkerl <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, uk - Wednesday, December 6, 2006 2:32 AM CST
Hello Everybody
Your phone was very busy last night and I wonder why?!!!
The front page headlines in the Leicester Mercury could not be better, and what a lovely surprise it was on Sunday to see a birthday girl and a VERY WELL girl. That was a special surprise, plus lots of family.
Now back down to earth - the Charity Christmas Card shop sold over £1000 of cards over Melton's special weekend and I do hope you managed to see the beautiful trees in St. Mary's Church.
I hope you all have a happy and calm week and I look forward to seeing you on Thursday Alison when you can tell me all about events at the Castle! Did Isla and Rachel think they were in Fairyland?
Keep well everyone, Love - Dinah.
Dinah Hickling <dinahhickling@btinternet.com >
Melton Mowbray, - Tuesday, December 5, 2006 5:07 PM CST
wow!! Have you got a copy of the article to scan? I would love to see it, anyway I love the pics, better run the bells gone for registration xx
lucia pasqualino <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpool, - Tuesday, December 5, 2006 9:01 AM CST
Hello all,
I have just heard that Rachel took pride of place in last nights Leicester Mercury, Mike has just been in to see Paul and called me as soon as he could to say what a fantastic amount the ride for Rachel achieved.
Happy birthday to Isla for last week hope you liked your cake.
Have a lovely christmas all of you.
Regards
Mike & Kate FS.
Kate Foster-Smith <katefostersmith@btinternet.com>
Tewkesbury, UK - Tuesday, December 5, 2006 3:32 AM CST
Hi all, glad to hear all has settled down again after Rachels infection. Its my birthday on Friday too! and my choice of a treat is to go to Paris and spend a day at Disney. The girls are nearly as excited as me!!! Love to all.Wish Isla a happy birthday and lost of fun from us.
Love The Furbers
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, November 30, 2006 6:57 AM CST
Hi Guys -
Just a quick note to say hello. Glad Rachel has won the bug battle...and fingers crossed for no more nasty bugs!
Great to chat the other week Allison...wish we were closer!
Julie
xoxo
Julie Purkis <jpurkis@rogers.com>
Toronto, Canada - Monday, November 27, 2006 6:49 PM CST
Hi Rachel and Family... I'm glad to see that you have fought off the bugs, and that you have been feeling well. I hope you have a great month leading up to Christmas - such a magical time of year! Love to All, Ken
Ken Byk <kenbyk@pacbell.net>
Menlo Park, California USA - Sunday, November 26, 2006 12:07 AM CST
Bonjour Rachel et famille, sorry to hear of your inpatient stay. Let's hope for great counts and glad to hear culture results came back GOOD! We can sooo relate to your preping for steroid phase and knowing fully well that her treatments will make her feel ... well just say less than "normal". You are a trooper!! Take care. Sharon (Stewart's Mom)
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser (www.caringbridge.org/canada/stewart) <dfraserc593@rogers.com>
Shediac River, NB CANADA - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 7:26 AM CST
Glad rach is better!! I'm on the up too now I'm out of the dump.
Love to you all
Lucia xx
www.pasqualino.me.uk
Lucia Pasqualino <luciapasqualino@hotmail.com>
Cesspool, Lancs England - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 2:31 PM CST
Hello,
Long time no see, things must be ok eh!
We are at home looking forward to Christmas, Jesson and Kesia are so excited.
Guess you are all looking forward to the big day.
All our love
Helen Ashleigh Jesson & Kesia xxxxx
helen & Jesson <helen10@btinternet.com>
leicester, uk - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 4:47 AM CST
omg!! how weird can you get...I'm in hospital too!!! Ive posted on miltchat, my hairs all coming out too :(. My neuts are 0.03. The IV's arent doing much as I'm spiking still, wont be out until at least Sat. Hope you and rach are doing ok. No beds on the oncology ward here, am on cardiac unit, but its nicer and shared room rather than the usual nightingale ward. Only just got a hospital laptop and I hate them as everythings blocked here too!!
Lucia xxx
Lucia Pasqualino <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital, Pendlebury, Manchester - Thursday, November 16, 2006 7:10 AM CST
Hi Alison, just a note to send love to Rachel, thinking of you all and hope to see you back home soon. Love Nickyxx
Nicky Ainscough <nicky.stephen@btinternet.com>
Leicester, - Thursday, November 16, 2006 3:49 AM CST
Hi Rachel, Hope you're feeling better soon. We're thinking of you up here in soggy Scotland. Hello to Mum, Dad and Isla.
lots of love
Nichola from STV x <nichola.kane@stv.tv>
- Wednesday, November 15, 2006 12:08 AM CST
Hi Alison
Just to let you know that I am still thinking of you all. I hope that Rachel makes a speedy recovering and is soon back to her busy little lifestyle. I loved the film clip of her and Isla, Bonnie has yet to see it and I know that she will love it too, she asks after Rachel everytime I see her. Miss Elkington's entry brought a tear to my eye, she is so right Rachel is a real star and how lovely that Rachel has such a caring teacher.
Big hugs for Rachel, I hope she is home soon. Take good care.
My love and best wishes, Claire xx
Claire McFarlane <claire.mcfarlane3@ntlworld.com>
Surrey, UK - Tuesday, November 14, 2006 2:54 PM CST
Dear Smithies, just a little note to say so pleased to see Rachel is doing so well. Have just updated myself on your news as we have been without internet access since we moved into our new house a month ago. I look forward to hearing more from the mayhews after there visit,and hope to see you all in the new year. Lots of love Kerrie and family. xxxx
kerrie guthrie <k.guthrie2@ntlworld.com>
hove, sussex england - Monday, November 13, 2006 9:51 AM CST
Hi Rachel,
It's Miss Elkington from school here. I'm just writing to let you know that you are such a star in our class. You are so special to us all and you have never complained about anything you go through. Keep strong, keep safe and, most of all, keep that happy, smiley face that I look for everyday. With much care and love, your teacher, Miss E :-) xxx
Miss Elkington <vickyelkington@yahoo.co.uk>
- Thursday, November 9, 2006 6:49 AM CST
Bonjour Rachael et famille, just checking in to see how you are doing. Sounds as though you are troopin' on and on and doing wonderfully. Did you go door to door collecting candies for Halloween! Hopefully you arrived home with lots of goodies to share with Mommy and Daddy! Take care. Sharon et Stewart
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser (www.caringbridge.org/canada/stewart) <dfraserc593@rogers.com>
Shediac River, NB CANADA - Tuesday, November 7, 2006 7:15 AM CST
Hi all,
Sorry for not signing for a while. Read this weeks diary to find out why. I start my next chemo on Monday. Should finish on Thursday. All my hair's gone now, got some cool wigs though, and a wooly hat because it's cold! Hope you had a good halloween and half term.
Love Nicole xx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Saturday, November 4, 2006 4:42 PM CST
Hi Smith family!
Hope you are all well, wierd, this time on the steriods im obsessed with food too! (I delayed mine a week so I could go to london) Had a FAB week! College is really tough at the moment, going to see a shrink at the hospital soon, should help! My bloods are great at the moment, still on 100% three weeks later and looks like that virus has FINALLY shifted (fingers crossed as always (!) No clinic until next friday, my second two weekly visit. Expecting to have the oramorph out again this week though after the vinc. Sick of all this now really! BBC are still in touch, it all depends when I'm shceduled to finish-do you know rach's finishing date? My consulant needs to work mine out, started treatment on the 29th march 2005 but began maint. in april, I have to finish sometime next may to get on the documentary. Hmmm well enough of my rambling! Am busy planing my clicsargent charity ball next may/june. You're all invited of course if you aren't skiing!!
Lucia xx
Lucia Pasqualino <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
Blackhole, Lancashire England - Monday, October 30, 2006 8:52 AM CST
Dear Isla, Rachel, Scarlet and Mummy and Daddy and all your friends
A great big thank you for coming to the Charity Christmas Card Shop in Melton Mowbray last Saturday, to open it officially. We had a great time seeing you all again and Rachel you looked so lovely and well, everyone who has seen your photo in the Melton Times is delighted that you are growing up and looking happy.
I hope you all had a lovely half term holiday - hope you went somewhere nice. Enjoy Holloween Night!
Love from Dinah
P.S. a message for Mummy:
Checked my e-mails tonight Alison and the article and photo of the girls has made headlines on the web site meltontoday.co.uk. This has been picked up by Cards for Good Causes PR man so we might be all over England! ho ho ho! - Dinah
Dinah Hickling <dinahhickling@btinternet.com>
Melton Mowbray, - Friday, October 27, 2006 4:39 PM CDT
Hi all, just gave blood and it always makes me stop and think of you all. I read the site every week and am really pleased to hear how well you area all doing. Rachels new hair looks great 'very kylie'. Hope your having a good half term. Love to all - the Furbers
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, October 25, 2006 5:05 AM CDT
Just watched the news item, what Stars you all are. Hope you enjoy half term. Lots of love Charles, Maggie and Will XXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
l, uk - Wednesday, October 18, 2006 11:02 AM CDT
Hi Girls,
Hope you're good. I got out of hospital on Sunday and was glad to be home. Fingers crossed i feel ok this week. If you are free on Friday morning then make sure you put on City Hospital, BBC 1 between 10-11am. You might just see a familiar face! Lots of love xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
KentEngland, - Wednesday, October 18, 2006 9:43 AM CDT
Hi Rach and Isla,
Just a little reminder that you are going to be stars on Scottish TV (again!) tomorrow night. So make sure your family and friends in Scotland are watching. You were both brilliant!!
lots of love
Nichola and Steve, STV
Nichola and Steve <nichola.kane@stv,tv>
Edinburgh, - Monday, October 16, 2006 5:29 AM CDT
Hi guys,
Glad to hear all is going well at the minute just thought id drop by and leave ya a msg
All the best Pads
Pads <pads20@hotmail.com>
sheringham, Norfolk - Sunday, October 15, 2006 2:59 PM CDT
Hi All, just wanted to say a quick hello to you all, I am so pleased to hear that Rachel is doing do well. Can't seem to get the new photos up on the photos page, don't know why. Would love to pop in and see you all sometime, would love you to meet baby Sebastian (who is growing very quickly!) You are always in my thoughts, lots of love to you all xxxxxxx Sarah
Sarah Stevens <sarah_moyse@yahoo.co.uk>
Devon, - Friday, October 13, 2006 8:55 AM CDT
Hi glad rach is great, Hb of 12.6! thats something to be proud of!
Lucia
Looch <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpool, - Thursday, October 12, 2006 8:32 AM CDT
Hiya,
Just signing because i won't be able to get internet access until next week because i'll be in hospital. I have my line in tomorrow and start chemo Friday. Hope you're weel. Glad the STV thing went well.
Lots of love Nicole xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Wednesday, October 11, 2006 5:20 PM CDT
Hello Rachel and Isla
I hope you are both alright because it will soon be time to open the Christmas Card Shop again this year, next week in fact. I have spoken to Mummy and she says it will be OK so bring your family and friends again if you want to. We are back again in Church Street in Melton Mowbray so look out for the big wooden Santa Claus. If you can come about 10.45am on Saturday 21st October, we will be there waiting for you all. The man from the Newspaper will be there too to take lots of photographs. I am lookng forward to seeing you again, so keep well then perhaps you can go off for a little holiday during half term.
Lots of love to you
Dinah
Dinah Hickling <dinahhickling@btinternet.com >
Melton Mowbray, - Wednesday, October 11, 2006 3:13 PM CDT
Hi Alison
I love the new pics too. Rachel looks oh so pretty with her beautiful new curly hair. Bonnie is doing well on maintenance like you said she would, she is now back at school full time and loving every minute. Her hair has grown an inch long already and is very thick but no sign yet of any curls like she use to have, I will send you a photo. I often think of you all especially Rachel.
My love and best wishes
Claire x
Claire McFarlane <claire.mcfarlane3@ntlworld.com>
Woking, Surrey, UK - Friday, October 6, 2006 3:45 PM CDT
i love the pics! tv stars eh!? her hair is GORGEOUS!!! Glad everythings going ok with her treatment, things never go as smoothly for me! ive got to lie flat today cause my lp gave me a spinal headache! have a good weekend! lucia xx
lucia pasqualino <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpool, england - Friday, October 6, 2006 7:33 AM CDT
Hiya Rachel and Alison,
Hope you're both ok. I have my hickman line in next Thursday. I don't like the sound of it! I start chemo the day after but i'm going to try and get it changed coz it's Friday the 13th!
The lapland trip sounds great. Hope that goes alright.
Back soon. Love Nicole xx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Tuesday, October 3, 2006 4:09 PM CDT
Hi Rachel and Alison, I just thought I'd pop in and say hello. I'm glad rachel is doing okay! I'm off chemo for at least until friday as my neuts are 0!!!! and my Hb and platelets are v. low too. I'm so sensitive to the mercaptopurine! Anyway I'm not letting that stop me. I'm still at college and going out to my first collge party tonight!! I've got clinic tomorrow with vinc and steriods (yum!) I dont know what to suggest about hair though cause I feel excactly the same sometimes. I'll have a think though!
Lucia xxx
Lucia Pasqualino <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
Smelly Blackpool, Lancs England - Thursday, September 21, 2006 9:52 AM CDT
Don't worry, i won't stop signing. Alison, you're not supposed to cry when you read my diary!! You're best not to read it this week then. I had my first scan in 18 months today. I cried like a baby for half an hour refusing for the doctors to put a canula in, but had it done in the end. I should get the full results next week, but at a quick look everything looks ok.
Do you think a beauty day would help Rachel? Maybe if you get some friends round and do some nail painting, kiddy make-up and then got bobbles and coloured bits for their hair would help her loose the wig. It's worth a try. Sorry i can't be more helpful with anything else. I'm glad Rachel is doing so well though.
Lots of love xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Tuesday, September 19, 2006 10:29 AM CDT
Hi Rachel and Alison,
I'm back, but obviously no tan. The weather was good though. It only rained once, and for Scotland that's not bad! It's good to get back and read your news.
How have you been doing? Have you heard from the men on the bike ride? I hope it's going well and raises lots of money.
Lots of love xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Sunday, September 17, 2006 2:20 PM CDT
Hi Alison and Rachel!! At uni and decided to check out your website it was lovely to meet you in greece and a raell privlidge to work with Rachel for a week! You are a total star Rachel! I will email you really soon! Lots of Love Beckyxx
Becky Barnes <Becks99p@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, September 14, 2006 9:29 AM CDT
RM where are the greece pics!!
Lucia x x x
Lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
Blackpool, - Monday, September 11, 2006 1:39 PM CDT
Hey Rachel and Alison,
I wish other people would sign, so it's not just me! I hope you're ok. I'm signing before i go on holiday for a week on Sunday. I'll say hello when i'm back. Take care, lots of love xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Friday, September 8, 2006 3:49 PM CDT
Hi all, glad to hear the holiday was good and that getting back to school went well. I read the site every week and hear via your granny and our granny pixie how you all are.
Give my love to both girls.
Sinead
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, September 6, 2006 5:39 AM CDT
Hi Alison,
Really pleased to hear you all had a good holiday - you all deserve it.
Just wanted to drop a line about ideas to encourage Rachel to remove her wig. Would she be interested in wearing 'Alice bands' with her new hair. It doesn't matter what length your hair is, they always look pretty. Charlotte loves them and it is a real treat for her to go out and pick her own to wear. Claires Accessories in the Shires, in the city centre, have a good range at low prices. Maybe if she could choose one or two as an incentive to lose her wig. It may be worth a try.
Anyway, take care all of you and see you at school.
Love from Shirley, Martin, Joshua and Charlotte
Shirley <shirleyaj42@hotmail.com>
South Croxton, - Tuesday, September 5, 2006 6:05 AM CDT
Hey Rachel and Alison,
Glad you had a good holiday. Don't worry Rachel about the cap/wig. Get rid of it when you're ready. Once your hair has been growing for a few weeks, it won't stop! Use baby conditioner on it. I found that helped.
I'm going on holiday in a weeks time, but i'll pop in before then to say hello, and goodby.
Keep smiling.
Love Nicole xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Sunday, September 3, 2006 9:55 AM CDT
Hey chick,
How you doing? Enjoying your holiday? Hope so. Speak to you later xxxx
Big hugs to you and Isla xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Monday, August 28, 2006 10:28 AM CDT
Hey Rachel,
Left it a while before i signed again. I have been checking in though. I hope you have a lovely time on holiday. We've just booked to go to Scotland next month, not really sun tan weather there, but it will still be good to have a break. I have family there, so it will be nice seeing them.
I'll check back sooner this time.
Love Nicole
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Friday, August 25, 2006 11:11 AM CDT
Hi Alison
Wishing you all a Great Holiday. It will certainly be too hot for Rachel to wear her wig/cap while you are away and hopefully when you get back Rachel will surprise us all with her stunning new looks.
Our love and best wishes
Claire and Bonnie xx
Claire McFarlane <claire.mcfarlane3@ntlworld.com>
Surrey, UK - Thursday, August 24, 2006 1:58 PM CDT
Hello Rachel and family, glad to hear things are going relatively well in the UK with your gang! Love your comments re Rachel "coming back to you" once the dreaded dex/steroid phase is done ... we can relate only TOO well. Enjoy what the rest of the summer has to offer. Stewart continues to be upbeat and optimistic. We are enjoying August beach days in Shediac! Take care.
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser (www.caringbridge.org/canada/stewart) <dfraserc593@rogers.com>
Shediac River, NB CANADA - Friday, August 18, 2006 9:17 AM CDT
Haven't been in touch for ages, but thinking about you all - hope you've told the tooth fairy you're off to Greece! Still a massive inspiration to all of us, have a wonderful time, all our love Clare, Steve, Lucy & Millie xxxx
Clare, Steve & girls <clarebarton@btinternet.com>
- Thursday, August 17, 2006 4:21 PM CDT
Yeah, no wig! You'll love it.
You'll have a great time at Harrods if you go back. I bet it's brilliant at christmas. I hope to go back then, maybe i'll see you there! You must visit the pet section next time. They even said i could take Molly and Daizy in to be dressed up! You can just imagine them there, can't you?
After a while the doctors appointments get less frequent. I only see my doctor now about twice a year, and i was as bad as it gets. I'm not sure if i'm helping here!
Anyway, i'll be back soon. I hope someone else has signed the guest book by then, it looks like i'm stalking you! I'm not, honest!
Love Nicole xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Wednesday, August 16, 2006 2:19 PM CDT
Hey Rach, I hope the weather isn't as bad where you are, as it is here. It's pouring. You've got your sunny holiday to look forward to though! I hope you have a brilliant time. When do you go? I'm cuddling the bear i got from Harrods at the moment. Did you see the cute picture of the puppy on my website? He was gorgeous. I wanted to steal him, but i think someone would have noticed. Anyway, i'll be back soon to check on you. Lots of love xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Rainy Kent, England - Monday, August 14, 2006 5:15 AM CDT
Wow, haven't signed for almost a week. I hope you're feeling ok Rachel, and that nothing goes wrong with the holiday. I had my trip to Harrods yesterday, and it was brilliant. I won't go into it here, but read my diary tomorrow to find out about it. Keep smiling. Love Nicole xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Thursday, August 10, 2006 5:41 AM CDT
Hi Rachel & Alison,
Just checking up on your site...
Hope everything is going well for you and your family. You continue to inspire so many people, keep staying strong..it's the attitude you take that will help you beat this.
Take care, I will keep checking up to see how things are :)
www.matthewsinclair.blogspot.com
Matt Sinclair <mattsinclair2003@yahoo.com.au>
Glasgow, UK - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 11:41 AM CDT
Are you still little miss grumpy Rach?!
I hope you had a good weekend. There's always so much equipment and medicine to remember. I hope everythings ok with the line now. How's holiday plans going? Thinking of you lots, love Nicole xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Friday, August 4, 2006 10:12 AM CDT
Hi Rachel,
I signed the guest book a few days ago, but i've just noticed it hasn't added. I hope you're not terrorising Isla too much! Have you still got the cap? You'll lose it when you're ready. Let me know when that time is. I hope you're enjoying your summer, i think of you often. I'll be back again soon. Lots of love Nicole xxxxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Sunday, July 30, 2006 5:08 AM CDT
snap..I had my vinc yesterday (friday) and started my steriods too. Not much fun! Hope you have fun!
Lucia <luciapasqualino@seriouslysteriodal.com>
- Saturday, July 29, 2006 1:53 PM CDT
Hi Smiths... I just got caught up on all the good and exciting news - good health, and fun times! I hope all of you continue to have a great summer - you are thought about regularly. Lots of Love, -Ken
Ken Byk <kenbyk@pacbell.net>
Menlo Park, California USA - Friday, July 28, 2006 9:27 PM CDT
Well done Rachel in the tennis! I was as stubborn as you about my cap at first, but trust me when i say, and i never lie once it's gone, it feels great. Feel the wind in your hair! The fundraising event sounded fantastic, well done for raising all that money. I hope you have a lovely holiday in Greece at the end of August. Fingers crossed everything goes well. Speak to you later. Lots of love xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org>
Kent, England - Sunday, July 23, 2006 11:46 AM CDT
dear rachel and isla
i had a lovely time at the party didn't you?
i loved meeting you for the very first time especially when we went on the swings together.
love bonnie bye the way did you like my sister maddy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Claire McFarlane <claire.mcfarlane3@ntlworld.com>
Woking, Surrey, England - Saturday, July 22, 2006 11:06 AM CDT
Hi Rachel and Isla I have left a little note on an email to your Mum but thought I'd leave one for you. Rachel has your tooth come out yet and Isla is your arm getting better. ps How did the tennis go. Love Kate
kate Foster-Smith <katefostersmith@btinternet.com>
Tewkesbury, UK - Thursday, July 20, 2006 6:54 AM CDT
Hope Isla is ok! It's far too hot to wear a wig or cap. I remember what it was like. Once you've taken it off, you won't put it back on. I only wear a hat now when i'm having a bad hair day! I bet your hair is lovely and curly. Some advice for you is to condition it from as soon as it starts growing throughBaby shampoo is the best. It makes it soft. Can't wait to read about the charity event. I'll be back to see how it went. xx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Wednesday, July 19, 2006 9:47 AM CDT
ditch the cap rach ditch the cap!!! I dare ya! (I'm havign my hair dyed like kylies! Its as curly!) I want to hear more about the party and congrats on the trophy, thats one more than I've won!
Lucia x x
Lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
- Tuesday, July 18, 2006 4:29 AM CDT
Hi, looking forward to finding out how Saturday went. From the entry below it sounded like a success. Hope you're ok. Love Nicole xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Monday, July 17, 2006 11:36 AM CDT
Hi Alison, It was a pleasure to meet your girls on Saturday they are certainly a credit to you both. The open gardens and evening garden party was such a success that we are now the talk of the village. Best regards to all of you Katexx
Kate Foster-Smith <katefostersmith@btinternet.com>
Tewkesbury, UK - Monday, July 17, 2006 11:12 AM CDT
Hey Rachel!
I'm glad to hear that you recover well from that procedure! You're a tough one!
With love,
Joanne and the Dream Team
~Simply Joanne~
~Bridge of Dreams ~
~The Prayer Bears Website~
Ones Who Care, SOEW
Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com>
Singapore, Singapore - Monday, July 17, 2006 0:32 AM CDT
Hi Rachel and Alison,
I wish i was able to come along to one of your events, but you live too far. Alison, i hope you've managed to stop crying now. I looked into donating my bone marrow because it is the most selfless thing i could do being petrified of needles, but people who have had cancer aren't allowed to donate. I hope everything goes well on Saturday, let me know how it goes. Lots of love Nicole xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Thursday, July 13, 2006 7:02 AM CDT
Hi Alison and Rachel,just to let you know that everything for Saturday seems to be going well at the moment - it has taken a lot of water to keep the garden going. We have been very surprised and taken with the generosity of people. Some of the auction lots are fabulous and we have an auctioneer coming to auction them of so that should be fun. Take care of yourselves Love Kate
Kate Foster-Smith <katefostersmith@btinternet.com>
Tewkesbury, UK - Wednesday, July 12, 2006 10:13 AM CDT
Hi Rachel,
How are you doing? Hope you've been enjoying the sunshine. Keep smiling. Lots of love xx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Tuesday, July 11, 2006 10:51 AM CDT
Bonjour Rachel, just checking in to see how things are going. Sounds smoothly!! Stewart is doing well and enjoying all that summer has to offer. Have a great sunkissed summer. Keep on troopin'. Take care.
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser (www.caringbridge.org/canada/stewart)
Shediac River, NB CANADA - Saturday, July 8, 2006 5:51 AM CDT
Hiya Rachel,
Glad to hear you're doing well at the moment. Hope you manage to get to the pirate day. Good luck on Tuesday. I'll be back soon to see how it goes. Love Nicole xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Friday, July 7, 2006 10:43 AM CDT
Hi Rachel,
I'm just checking some details about you. I'm putting a links page on my site, hopefully later today, and there is a link to your site. Hope that's ok. Love Nicole xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Tuesday, July 4, 2006 4:23 AM CDT
Sorry we haven't been in touch for a while, we have still been thinking of you all a great deal.
Rachel and Isla you are two of the most beautiful princesses we have ever seen! It looks like you were having a lot of fun!
With lots of love
Caro, Will, Archie and Matilda
xxxxx
Caroline, Will, Archie and Matilda Greenwood <caro@willgreenwood.co.uk>
- Monday, July 3, 2006 9:34 AM CDT
Hi Rachel,
Glad to hear you've got things sorted. I hope your feet are feeling better now. I hope you're staying safe in the sun! Lots of love xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Monday, July 3, 2006 4:56 AM CDT
Well i landed safely! It was brilliant. I went up twice, and was allowed to control it. That was until i stalled it! I wore a hat for ages, and didn't want to take it off. I had my first hair cut which is the photo in the Demelza link on my site. I never wear a hat now, unless i'm having a bad hair day! Hope you are well. Lots of love Nicole xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Friday, June 30, 2006 3:49 PM CDT
wow! the amout of money you've all raised is amazing! I've raised about £500 for various charities so far but hopefuly that will increase! Hope rachel takes the cap off soon, I'll be showing mine off next weds when I do the run!
www.spaces.msn.com/luciapasqualino
Lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpool, - Thursday, June 29, 2006 9:01 AM CDT
Hi Rachel and Alison,
You're going to think i'm stalking you with all these messages! I just wanted to let you know i'm going away for a couple of days, and i'm flying a plane on Thursday. Speak to you when i get back [hopefully!]. Oh and well done on all that fundraising, that's a fantastic ammount. Lots of love, Nicole xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Tuesday, June 27, 2006 10:43 AM CDT
Hi Alison,
Thanks for signing my guest book again, it's great to hear your comments! I'm sure when Rachel does realise what she has gone through she'll be really proud. She's got the right attitude to beat this. Thinking of Rachel. Love Nicole xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Sunday, June 25, 2006 2:48 PM CDT
Hi Rachel and Alison,
Glad your line is still working and you are feeling better. Take care. Love Nicole xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
England, - Thursday, June 22, 2006 11:03 AM CDT
Hi Rachel and Alison,
Thanks for leaving a post on my blog and giving me this website. Rachel's such an inspiration...good to see that she's doing well and you're all staying positive. It's the attitide you take that will enable you to beat this so keep it up.
Hope your family is well and congrats on the money you raised!
Cheers, Matt Sinclair
Matt Sinclair <mattsinclair2003@yahoo.com.au>
Glasgow, UK - Tuesday, June 20, 2006 10:27 AM CDT
Have just received your webpage from Jim and Nancy Purkis from Oakville,Canada. Remember us, Paul and Alison? Two Canadian friends of your parents who spend two weeks with Angela and Geoff every November in Florida. We visited Leicester and met you a few Decembers ago - actually before Rachel was born.What a beautiful and precious little girl who has had far too much to bear! I'm sure your trip to Eurodisney was very special. Loved the picture of all the princesses- big and little!
Your website is wonderful.Happy to be part of it.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you deal with this dread disease.
Caring Canadians,
BOB AND PAT MARTIN
TORONTO, ON CANADA - Monday, June 19, 2006 8:59 PM CDT
Wow ! Sounds like you had an amazing time at Eurodisney. So happy for you. Just wanted to let you know we raised £290 in total with donations instead of presents for Joe's birthday. It costs £275 to send a child to Lapland, so hopefully we will have made someone happy somewhere. Joe has now caught the charity raising bug and wants me to go out cleaning cars with him !
Kate Cannon <kate@cannonland.com>
Sheffield, UK - Monday, June 19, 2006 10:49 AM CDT
Hi Rachel,
Hope you are well and enjoying the sun. It's back to school for me today as i feel much better. Not going horse riding again though until next week. Keep smiling, love Nicole xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Monday, June 19, 2006 5:44 AM CDT
So glad the drug worked. Hope you have a great weekend. Hope you are ok. Lots of love Nicole xxx
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Saturday, June 17, 2006 12:23 AM CDT
hope you have a good time down here this weekend! I'll be playing spot-the-camper van. my mum says you should have arranged to meet us...ah well theres always next time! hope rach is okay. I'm picnicing on stanley park tonight! gcse's are over!!! wooo!!!
Lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.com>
sunny (no, really!) blackpool, - Saturday, June 17, 2006 6:10 AM CDT
Hi Rachel,
I really hope the drug helped to clear your line. I hate needles, i'm sure you do too. The sponsored silence was quite boring. In all i did it for 35 hours. I've raised quite a bit of money. not as much as you though! You'll have to tell me your trick. Take care and i hope you're well. Love as always, Nicole xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Wednesday, June 14, 2006 9:52 AM CDT
An incredible trip. What a fabulous family.
Take care, with love Matt, Emma and Ellie
Matt and Emma Graham <emmagraham@ic24.net>
Bath, England - Tuesday, June 13, 2006 3:49 PM CDT
Hi Rachel and Alison,
I'm doing my sponsored silence at the moment, so i thought i would come and say hi because i'm not allowed to talk to anyone. Emailing and texting is allowed though! I was wondering if you had to ask permission from someone to do your bike ride? I want to organise a walk, but wasn't sure if i needed to ask anyone. I hope you are coping with the weather. Lots of love Nicole xxx www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Monday, June 12, 2006 9:27 AM CDT
Hi Alison, Paul, Isla and Rachel,
How lovely to read your entry on Tuesday, we're so glad you had such a wonderful time. The photos are great.
love Wendy , Simon, Kiah and Immie x
Wendy Spilsbury <wendy.spilsbury@virgin.net>
bath, - Sunday, June 11, 2006 9:19 AM CDT
Wow, it sounds like you had fantastic time and very glad to hear all went well with no dashes off to a Paris hospital. Have shown Ollie the photos and now we have no choice but to go there too!
Talk to you all soon
l-o-l
The Smith-Mayhews
xxxxx
Laurie & Craig <laurie@22jermyn.com >
- Sunday, June 11, 2006 0:35 AM CDT
Hi Rachel, it's me again. I forgot i was only on here yesterday! I bet you're still smiling from your hoilday. I'll be back in a few days to check on you. Lots of love xxx www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Friday, June 9, 2006 3:53 PM CDT
Hi Rachel,
I'm glad you had such a great time at Disneyland. My favourite Disney character is Eeyore. I think you might be interested in a site called Post Pals. I'm not sure if you've heard of it. It's where people send poorly children emails, cards and gifts to make them smile. I'm a pal and it's great. The address is www.postpals.co.uk i think that's it anyway! I fell off my horse on Monday, so i'm a bit bruised! I'm OK though. Anyway i'll be back to check on you soon. Lots of love Nicole xxx www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, - Thursday, June 8, 2006 11:16 AM CDT
glad you all had a great time, must discover this christian lewis trust, I quite fancy a trip to eurodisney :) x x x
lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpoo, lancs england - Tuesday, June 6, 2006 4:22 PM CDT
Hope you enjoyed Paris, and all is well with you all.Much love The Parkers XXX
Charles and Maggie Parkerl <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, u - Tuesday, June 6, 2006 11:54 AM CDT
Hello Rachel and family :)
I found your site from Postpals, via Nicole's (I'm a student, procrastinating is my speciality!) and I just wanted to sign and say hello. You and your family all sound wonderful, and you are so inspiring. Hope you and Isla are having an awesome time in Eurodisney!
Love, Rachel
P.S. Like the name ;)
Rachel <rachel.sequeira@ccc.ox.ac.uk>
Oxford, England - Saturday, June 3, 2006 4:48 PM CDT
Bonjour Rachel et famille, have a great trip to EuroDisney and Paris! I only too well can relate to your worries re: counts being too high ... or too low! Let's hope Rachel's counts are just right and you will have a fantastic and well deserved trip. Stewart is doing well of late and looking forward to summer vacation. Take care.
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser (www.caringbridge.org/canada/stewart) <dfraserc593@rogers.com>
Shediac River, NB CANADA - Friday, June 2, 2006 9:34 PM CDT
Hi Rachel,
I hope you are having a great time in Eurodisney, and don't become ill! I'm hopefully going there at the end of the year. I'll check back and find out what it was like. Lots of love Nicole xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Friday, June 2, 2006 9:36 AM CDT
Hola from Mallorca,
The sea is really crashing in today so we are hoping to go to a Barbie exhibition but we wish we could come to Euro Disney with you.
Have a wonderful time.
Love from Emily & Jemima. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
Emily&Jemima Sellicks. <polly@pollysellicks.com>
Billesdon, - Friday, June 2, 2006 2:31 AM CDT
Have a super time at Disney, we never made it out of the Princess area when we went for the day!!! Say Hi to Cinderella and Minnie Mouse and have lots of fun ALL of you!!!!
Love The Furbers
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, June 1, 2006 3:42 AM CDT
have a GREAT time in eurodisney!! Will be keeping my fingers crossed for no temps! I love disneyland paris, it's great!
L*u*c*i*a <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
Blackpool, Lancs England - Wednesday, May 31, 2006 5:49 PM CDT
thankyou for my sponsorship!! only a month till the walk and im soo unfit!
lucia x
unfit 16 year old <luciapasqualino@hotmail.com>
blackpool, lancs england - Monday, May 29, 2006 3:03 PM CDT
Hi Rachel and Alison,
Haven't been by in a while so catching up on all your news. Hope all is going well. I'm looking forward to having a rest next week for half term. I'm opening an Asda near where i live on Monday, so that should be fun! and guess what the colour of the ribbon is going to be Rachel... pink! Lots of love Nicole xx www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Saturday, May 27, 2006 8:57 AM CDT
So happy to hear the news on Rachel's continued remission! What a fantastic event Martin and everyone put together. Great seeing the girls have so much fun together too. ALOHA and see you here sometime !
Simon, Lisa, Brandon, Kianna and Lauren <simon_wilford@ml.com>
Honolulu, Hawaii USA - Friday, May 26, 2006 3:59 PM CDT
Hi again Rachel & Family, glad to hear you are doing ok, remember I told you about the fund raising day we are having on July 15th, well arrangements are going well. We have all sorts going on during the day, children from our local primary school are going to play the chimes, my daughter Lisa and her dance school are coming to perform one of the dances they are perfoming in Rome in a big competition in June, we have a magician and a comedian, a live band in the evening and an auction. Should be a good day. Keep smiling sweetheart, take care.xx Linda, Paul and Lisa-Marie.
Linda Gant <linda.gant@johnsonfleming.com>
- Friday, May 19, 2006 8:25 AM CDT
Still infection free!! even though mum has laryngitus now (great!) hope all is good your end! sick of revision now!
lucia x x
Lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
cesspool, lovely lancashire - Tuesday, May 16, 2006 11:59 AM CDT
WOW, Rachel sounds like great news all around for you these days - chemo at 100 percent, your hair sprouting up, a very successful Ride for Rachel event (no doubt a tad emotional to say the least for all in attendance, not to mention MOM)! Keep on troopin'
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser (www.caringbridge.org/canada/stewart)
Shediac RIver, NB CANADA - Monday, May 15, 2006 7:59 PM CDT
Hi rachel and alison! just thought I'd leave you a message again. Ive had a great week off chemo, I will be next week too because my neuts. are taking a while to come up. Feeling okay otherwise, just hoping nothing will go wrong before next thursday (my prom!) but I'mn still going if it means dragging a dripstand back to blackpool in between antibiotics!
Hope rachel is feeling good and you got to enjoy the nice weather (its raining here today!)
Lucia :)
Lucia <luciapasqualino@hotmail.co.uk>
blackpool, lancs UK - Saturday, May 13, 2006 6:48 AM CDT
Hi Rachel,
Glad to hear you are doing ok, and the money is still rolling in! Keep smiling. Love Nicole xxx
www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
- Friday, May 12, 2006 3:15 PM CDT
Hi rachel and alison,
I have been off the mercaptopurine since wednesday as platelets were low and my taste is improving but my apetite is poor. I have had an upset tummy too, was told by my doctors there are a lot of tummy bugs around at the moment and it doesnt help when my whites are only 0.80. I hope rachel isnt feeling too bad, I finish my steriods tomorrow. My apetite hasnt been boosted but the dose is much lower than on intensive blocks.
Love from lucia x x x
www.spacesmsn.com/luciapasqualino (new address)
Lucia Pasqualino <luciapasqualino@hotmail.com>
- Monday, May 8, 2006 4:43 AM CDT
Hi Rachel, me again! Just saying hi. Hope you are doing well, and your hair is growing lots! Your cousins signed my guest book earlier. Thank you! Lots of love Nicole xx www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Sunday, May 7, 2006 3:47 PM CDT
Hi English cousins!
What wonderful news about the remission!! Three cheers and then some, and some thanksgiving prayers thrown in for good measure. We are so happy that the weekend was such a success and congratulate you all for a superb effort. We love seeing the pictures and Rachel and Isla's smiling faces......we wish we could be there to hug you all in person, but you know that we are there in spirit.
Would love 2 adult and 2 kid's T shirts if any are still avialable, and will send the money asap.
Take care and know you are in our thoughts as always. Stay well and take care. Special congrats to Uncle Martin for initiating the Ride idea!
Love and x's,
Nanc and Jim
nancy purkis <purkis@globility.com>
oakville, on canada - Saturday, May 6, 2006 11:48 AM CDT
Hello Rachel
Just want to say well done you! You must all be so thrilled with your results. I hope that means we can all play together lots this summer. PS Daddy is very sorry he missed the bike ride, broken hand ... what kind of an excuse was that?!
Lots of love Ollie & Clemmie xxxxx
Oliver Mayhew <laurie@22jermyn.com >
Sussex, - Friday, May 5, 2006 8:16 AM CDT
hi rachel and alison!
just got your comment on my website. The money you've raised is absolutley amazing! It would be great if we could do that, but we dont have a community macmillan team :( (maybe your money might fund one!) so sadly we dont have any choice but to travel, the morning list also starts at around 10am so we have to be there early. my appetite is still poor but starting the steriods tomorrow so they might change my tune! I hope rachel manages to blow a bubble!
lucia x
lucia <loochluvzitaly@hotmail.com>
blackpool, - Thursday, May 4, 2006 11:30 AM CDT
Hi Alison, Paul, Isla and Rachel,
What wonderful news! We are so happy for you all. The weekend sounded incredible, well done!!
lots of love Wendy, Simon, Kiah and Immie xx
wendy spilsbury <wendy.spilsbury@virgin.net>
bath, - Thursday, May 4, 2006 10:03 AM CDT
Fantastic news on the bone marrow! I am sure you must be so relieved. Try and relax a little now and enjoy the new freedom of less hospital visits!. Hopefully see you in Norfolk over the summer. Love to all.
Sinead, Mark, Sophia, Jemima & Eloise
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, May 4, 2006 3:17 AM CDT
Hi Smith's! Fantastic news on the remission, and the weekend sounds so powerful. It is all very heart-warming and inspiring. So now I have officially missed two unforgettable events in Norfolk... Much love, peace, and health to you all! Ken Byk
Ken Byk <kenbyk@pacbell.net>
Menlo Park, CA USA - Wednesday, May 3, 2006 11:35 PM CDT
Well I have to say that was one of the most enjoyable weekends I can remember and now to be rewarded with the news of Rachels tests, no one could have asked for more. I hope the whole Smith family are proud of themselves for an excellent event, they certainly should be. Well worth the trip. Charlotte and Holly can't stop asking me about it all and we are so looking forward to seeing you all in July. Love to all, Tim, Laura, Holly and Charlotte
Tim Parker <tim@gcpvail.com>
Vail, CO USA - Wednesday, May 3, 2006 6:34 PM CDT
Michael and I had an amazing weekend. (Was Simon really there?) Then to hear the good news of Rachel's test was what we had all been praying for.
Well done.
Lots of love to you all. Michael & Trish.
Michael Wilford <michael@wilford.com>
- Wednesday, May 3, 2006 5:33 PM CDT
Excellent news about Rachel's bone marrow results, I am so happy for you all and will continue to keep you in my thoughts.
Claire x
Claire McFarlane <claire.mcfarlane3@ntlworld.com>
Woking, Surrey, - Wednesday, May 3, 2006 4:50 PM CDT
Hi there all of you, what absolutely wonderful news. I'm so pleased, and how lovely to hear it after the fantastic efforts made by everyone at the weekend. Lots of love to you all, the Corkys
Penny McCormack <pennymccormack@talk21.com>
London, - Wednesday, May 3, 2006 11:48 AM CDT
Hi Rachel and family,
Congratulations on the good results today. Fantastic news. Keep being positive. Love Nicole xx www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
- Wednesday, May 3, 2006 10:56 AM CDT
What fantastic news!! With love to you all from Graham, Trudi and Luke Kilsby. xxx
Graham (killer) Kilsby <graham@maziak.co.uk>
Burton Latimer, Northants - Wednesday, May 3, 2006 8:34 AM CDT
That's fantastic news and has inspired me to cajole a few more people into slightly belatedly sponsoring the bike ride and donating more money to such a good cause.
Kate Baldwin
- Wednesday, May 3, 2006 8:14 AM CDT
Fantastic news about Rachel's remission and I'm glad everything went well at the weekend!
Jodie Sabin <jls39@le.ac.uk>
Leicester, - Wednesday, May 3, 2006 7:38 AM CDT
The Smiths, What a fantastic event and so fitting that it should be followed up by today's encouraging news!
Lambert Family <blambert@qmsuk.com>
- Wednesday, May 3, 2006 7:05 AM CDT
Hey Rachel and Family,
Just want to say how inspiring Rachel is i'm sure to many people and wish you guys the best of luck for the future!!!!
God bless, Shahira xxxx
Shahira
London, Uk - Wednesday, May 3, 2006 6:14 AM CDT
Well done to all involved in such a superb and memorable event over the weeekend. The Smith Family - you are an inspiration to us all.
Much love Andy, Helena, Hannah and Isabella x
Helena Shirley
- Tuesday, May 2, 2006 7:27 AM CDT
What a fantastic weekend! We all thoroughly enjoyed it and are so very proud to have been part of such a memorable event. Let me know if you have any other good ideas for getting my brother home, but give me a little while to recover from the whirlwind first!!!
Big hug to Isla and Rachel from Emily and Jemima.
Lots of love
Polly
Polly <polly@pollysellicks.com>
Leicester, UK - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 3:55 AM CDT
No apologies needed, I think is was a relief for many to shed some of the emotion that had built up over the day. We had a fantastic day, Fifi was very proud of hereself having completed the 5 mile route. The bouncy castle, face painting and disco made it all a super family day. Congratulations to all the Smith Family for all the hard work that must have gone into arranging the whole event. Isla and Rachel look beautiful, so grown up!! I am still getting sponsor money in from Stoneygate school friends and hope to get National Grid to match it. The final sum should be around £300.
Love to all
Sinead, Mark and girls.
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 3:45 AM CDT
Wow, what a weekend !. We throughly enjoyed it, even the ride. Great memories are made from weekends like this
Thankyou!
Lots of love
Ashley, Lucy, India and Fred x
Lucy Pover <loobyinduk@btinternet.com>
Leics, - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 3:25 AM CDT
Well done to everyone who did the bike ride, incredible amount of money raised.If you have any t shirts left Alison I would like to buy 1 adult and 1 child, i can send you a cheque and you can bring them next time you come down.love to everyone, thinking of you as always. kerriexxx
Kerrie Guthrie <century2000@hotmail.com>
hove, sussex uk - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 2:09 AM CDT
Hi Rachel and Alison,
Thanks for signing my guest book. Well done on the bike ride. What an amazing amount of money, for such a great charity. I know how they help. Glad to hear you are a pink fan Rachel. It's the best colour! Your hair will grow in no time. It seems to take ages to begin with, then it won't stop! I'm getting 2 inches cut off mine this week, and it will still be past my shoulders. Take care. I will check on you again. Keep smiling. Lots of love, Nicole xx www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
Nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
- Monday, May 1, 2006 3:41 PM CDT
hi rachel,isla, paul and alison
we really enjoyed the weekend ,everyone had a great time. Well done to all who did the ride!
It was a brilliant idea and it's amazing how much money was raised!
Lots of Love
Becky and Jamie
Becky and Jamie Scrivins <Scrivins@aol.com>
- Monday, May 1, 2006 1:01 PM CDT
Returned from Norfolk yesterday after the Ride for Rachel. What an amazing day, the cycle was fantastic and the hog roast in the evening was a wonderful event and very moving. Well done to all involved, what a good thing to organise such a fun event a raise so much money in the process.
Richard Hammond <rdhammond@btinternet.com>
- Monday, May 1, 2006 5:29 AM CDT
What a great weekend you must be so pleased and proud. I've got some great pics, will let you have them soon Much love The Parkers XX
Charles and Maggie Parkerl <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, uk - Monday, May 1, 2006 4:55 AM CDT
Hi Rachel and family,
I have just been reading all about Rachel. I hope things are going well, and that today was a success. Love Nicole xx www.c-h-o-c.org.uk
nicole <nicole@c-h-o-c.org.uk>
Kent, England - Saturday, April 29, 2006 4:15 PM CDT
Hi Guys! You are right Ali - a surprise visit would be our usual however unfortunately not this weekend. We will, however, be with you all in spirit and we will be doing our own mini-ride for Miss Rachel on Saturday! Best wishes to all the riders - wish I could be at the Jolly Sailor or the White Horse with you all at the end! Have fun and ride safe!
Love, Julie
Julie Purkis <jpurkis@somersetent.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Tuesday, April 25, 2006 3:59 PM CDT
Dear All
So pleased to read Rachels progress. The photos are gorgeous the girls look so happy together. I am amazed at how much you are fitting in with trips, shows and parties - quite a schedule! I'm rooting for Celia and the other riders this weekend. Best Wishes
Claire Bowen and Family <m.c.bowen@btinternet.com>
Belton-in-Rutland, - Monday, April 24, 2006 4:26 PM CDT
Having just looked on the 'Ride for Rachel' website I am thrilled but not surprised that so much has been raised, it is fantastic news.
To say that we are gutted that we can't be there is an understatement, but we will be thinking of you all, especially Rachel, our star of the moment.
It sounds like Rachel is making progress by the day which is fantastic, long may it continue. She is a brave and beautiful little girl and we can't wait to see her again soon.
Lots and lots of love
Caro, Will, Archie and Matilda Greenwood
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Caroline, Will, Archie and Matilda Greenwood <caro@willgreenwood.co.uk>
London, UK - Monday, April 24, 2006 12:28 AM CDT
We hope you have a wonderful party today, and we hope to see some of the photos on your site. We are looking forward to seeing you all next weekend, lets hope for a fine dry day, not too much sun for the riders but lets hope it comes out later on. Lots of love The Parkers XXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, uk - Friday, April 21, 2006 6:31 AM CDT
Hi! Thanks for my comment! Not had a good easter. I was away in wales when i managed to catch the rotavirus and went into a welsh hospital from sunday morning after spiking a temp of 39.5, to wednesday morning. I was very sick and it was coming out both ends so I had lots of IV fluids as I was v. dehydrated and anitibiotics. Was a pain though as my lines gone I had to have cannulas in my hands and needles to take blood (yuk). I am still taking it very easy at my aunties house in wales until tomorrow when ill travel home. Ive got to go for blood tests and a checkup and then Ive got my LP and BM next wednesday which I'm nervous about too but I'm sure we will be fine. My line isnt going back in now, they will just use cannulas and thumbpricks for bloods. It's healing really well, only a tiny scab under my arm where it was and I cant imagine having it now-weird!
lucia pasqualino <loochluvzitaly@hotmail.com>
blackpool (in wales), - Thursday, April 20, 2006 5:55 AM CDT
Hi Rachel and family. Only 10 days away from the bike ride and Simon and I are looking forward to seeing you all. Simon was here in the mountains last week to ski with his girls and sharpen his high altitude training with me! Glad to hear all is well and can't wait to see you all next week. Lots of love from Colorado.
Tim, Laura, Charlotte and Holly Parker <tim@gcpvail.com>
Vail, CO USA - Wednesday, April 19, 2006 3:53 AM CDT
Hi Rachel & Family, my family and I have just learnt about you through a good friend of ours Mike Foster-Smith, we will be helping Mike at his forth coiming fund raising day so we are all looking forward to this. Rachel, you look just like my daughter Lisa when she was 4, she's now a big girl age 16. Anyway, take care all of you, big hug and kiss for Rachel. Love from Linda Paul and Lisa-Marie Gant.xx
Linda gant <linda.gant@johnsonfleming.com>
Gloucestershire, UK - Tuesday, April 18, 2006 11:10 AM CDT
Rachel and Family, sending you Easter greetings from across the Atlantic! Glad to hear you are out and about on your bicycle these days. Take care.
The Fraser Family (www.caringbridge.org/canada/stewart)
Shediac River, NB CANADA - Monday, April 17, 2006 9:39 PM CDT
Hi Paul, Alison, Rachel and Isla,
A warm hello to you all from the Cox family. Over the last year I have been following the progress of Rachel through Penny McCormack and my mum Rita James (Mallorca). I received your letter telling us of the inspiring bike ride which is to take place at the end of April and I have just spent a long time reading all your wonderful support messages from so many people who are full of love for your family. I would like to send over some love and hugs too from Guildford and wish you well for the bike ride. I am full of admiration for the Macmillan nurses and through my counselling work connected to the Royal Surrey Hospital I understand the crucial value they bring. Have a fabulous party at the end of the ride and many healthy, happy wishes to Rachel. Julia Cox
Julia cox <martincox@talk21.com>
Guildford, - Sunday, April 16, 2006 4:59 AM CDT
Hi Smiths all!
Our correspondence has been a bit slow lately, but you have all been in our thoughts and prayers. So glad that the maintenance is underway and that Rachel is coping so very well. Alison, it was good to read about the anxieties you and Paul have faced every day of this journey. That is the reality of a disease such as this and it needs to be said!! Just know that you are doing a wonderful job and that the hopes and good wishes of so many people are with you all. We are getting very excited to hear more as the "Ride" approaches, and only wish we could be there to celebrate with you all. We'll do some sort of Canadian athletic endeavour that day so that we'll be with you in spirit! Take care and know that we think of you all very often and send all our love and support,
Nanc, Jim and all the "Purkis Circus"
xxxooo
P.S. Sorry, I have no monarch connections, but am sure someone over there has a direct line to the Queen.
Nancy and Jim Purkis <purkis@globility.com>
Oakville, On Canada - Tuesday, April 11, 2006 6:27 PM CDT
Dear Alison and Paul, Have just come in and read your words for today. You have experienced such a lot in your young lives - you and your lovely girls are surrounded by so much love and prayer. Love Richard and Anne Bloor
Richard and Anne Bloor <bloor@burtonovery.freeserve.co.uk>
- Tuesday, April 11, 2006 6:20 PM CDT
Hip hop, hippety hop
My “Easter Bunny” went off to the shop,
He bought me an egg and lots of chocs
And packed them into a cardboard box.
Then he wrapped it with paper and shiny string
It really was such a pretty thing.
Disaster struck when I opened the door-
He slid across the parquet floor,
He went round the corner and past the stairs
And finished up in a pile of chairs.
Of the Easter goodies not a trace,
he’d thrown them into my fireplace!
So a warning before you go opening doors
Make sure your “Bunny” has non-slip paws!
Happy Easter
With lots of love,
Everyone at Post Pals
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Monday, April 10, 2006 10:12 PM CDT
Hi Smiths... Pleased to hear that things are relatively stable! I hope you all have a magical time in London. Be well! Love, Ken
Ken Byk <kenbyk@pacbell.net>
Menlo Park, CA USA - Friday, April 7, 2006 8:30 PM CDT
Hi gang ,how time flies!... We were so happy to meet up with you in the U.K.though too short a visit.It was great to see the kids so happy.Sorry for the emotional exit..
Much love Sadie and Roy
Sadie Shorter <Sadieshorter@keyes.com>
Fort Lauderdale , Fl U.S.A - Wednesday, April 5, 2006 12:49 AM CDT
Getting more positive every time we read an update which is fantastic! You have all reached quite a goal, brilliant, we are thrilled and continue to think of you all always.
Loads of love
Caro, Will and Archie
xxxxxxx
Caroline, Will and Archie Greenwood <caro@willgreenwood.co.uk>
London, UK - Wednesday, April 5, 2006 7:18 AM CDT
great news about startin maintenance-wish I was the same-neuts, platelets and HB arent playing! Dont worry I have been told by my consultant there is a less than 10% chance of relapse during maintenance-sorry if I scared you but it reassured me a lot!
lucia x
Lucia Pasqualino <loochluvzitaly@hotmail.com>
blackpool, - Tuesday, April 4, 2006 5:17 PM CDT
It all sounds as though everything is going the right way - great- love to you all The Parkers XXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
l, uk - Tuesday, April 4, 2006 12:39 AM CDT
Hi Guy's, what a few weeks you have had, I bet you dont know wether to laugh or cry at all the trials and tribulations! We had a good week skiing with the girls and Sophia and I are now in training for our Doking to Brancaster effort! They are more excited about the hog roast and disco!!!!!! Love to all The Furbers
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Tuesday, April 4, 2006 3:00 AM CDT
Paul, Alison, Rachel and Isla
Looking forward to the ride on the 29th. Becs, Oli and bump will be there to cheers all riders along. Looking forward to seeing you all.
All the Best
Jonathan, Becky, Oliver and bump
Jonathan Greenyer <jonathangreenyer@cnpltd.co.uk>
London, - Monday, April 3, 2006 3:08 AM CDT
Hi Alison
I have wanted to write to you before now as I regularly read about Rachel's progress and admire you all so much as a family. My 5 year old granddaughter Bonnie was diagnosed with ALL on 21 June 2005, such an awful shock and still so unbelievable. Initially she was on Regimen A but changed to Regimen C due to failing her MRD test. She has her treatments at The Royal Marsden in Sutton and when her temperature goes up she stays at our local hospital, St Peters in Chertsey. She had her portacath fitted near her heart at St George's in London but had to have another operation to have it replaced as it did not work properly. Bonnie starts her final intensive course of treatment next week and hopefully at the end of July will go on to maintenance. I have shown Bonnie Rachel's pictures and that helped her a lot in the beginning to see that another little girl had ALL and had lost her beautiful long curly hair too. Like Rachel Bonnie has been very brave and I want you to know how helpful it has been to read about your beautiful Rachel as her treatment is the same as Bonnie's. I wish you all well especially Rachel and look forward to reading about her recovery.
Thank you once again and very best wishes to you all.
Claire x
Claire McFarlane <claire.mcfarlane3@ntlworld.com>
Woking, Surrey - Sunday, April 2, 2006 2:46 PM CDT
Hi guys,as always reading this bring tears to our eyes and yet laughing the next. Well Alison hope the skiing was great..well done Paul for ending up in A&E with both kids!! And Isla what are you up to banging your head like that !! What a family!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Loads of kisses to the girls from Ollie, hugs from Clemmie
L&C
xx
craig mayhew <craigmayhew@markwarner.co.uk>
- Thursday, March 30, 2006 2:40 PM CST
O dear poor Isla, hope she's OK, and that the temperature is down for Rachel. You didn't mention Paul, hope he's OK!!!and you're still taking the drams!!! Keep smiling much love The Parkers XXX
Charles and Maggie Parkerl <candmparker@yahoo.com>
l, uk - Wednesday, March 29, 2006 7:58 AM CST
Hi Alison
Great uplifting news......love Wendy xxx
wendy spilsbury <wendy.spilsbury@virgin.net>
bath, - Thursday, March 23, 2006 4:12 PM CST
Just read your update what great news, now enjoy the rest of the year and hopefully we'll all have a good summer. We shall wait with great expectations to hear what colour the hair grows back and what texture. Lots of love The ParkersXXX
Charles and Maggie Parkerl <candmparker@yahoo.com>
l, England - Wednesday, March 22, 2006 8:37 AM CST
Dear Alison
My name is Daisy and I posted an article recently on the Leukaemia Care about life after treatment. For me, I felt that it articluated all the feelings I had but couldn't understand. I was diagnosed with AML aged 25 last May. I know you edited your response, and I really do not wish to invade your privacy, but I wanted, firstly to say that my heart goes out to you, Rachel and your family. My mum was with me every day throughout treatment and although I'm a lot older than Rachel, I know that what you described is very similar to what she went through.
I had a very hard time with my treatment, I was terribly ill, and recovery takes a long time. But I can finally see now that while my life will never be what it was before this happened, that it will be wonderful, and one day, perhaps even better than it was before. I really hope this is what you come to feel when you have got through it all. I send my very best wishes and prayers for Rachel's recovery.
Daisy Wilson <daisyndave@aol.com>
Hertfordshire, UK - Wednesday, March 22, 2006 6:34 AM CST
So exciting to hear that the last day of the intensive treatment is today. What a day! We have huge admiration for you all in getting this far with smiles on your faces! Thinking of you. Love Peter, Victoria, Florence & Jamie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Victoria Buckingham <peterjgbuckingham@btinternet.com>
Hallaton, Leics UK - Wednesday, March 22, 2006 4:19 AM CST
Hey Smith family,
This is a voice from your very, very, past. I just recently heard about your plight and admire your love, courage and devotion to each other and Rachel. I will be thinking about you guys and will wish for a fabulous recovery in Rachel. She is a beautiful child and my heart goes out to you and her. Good luck in the races. Maybe someday soon, we can catch up with each other.
Lots of love, Heidi Tippery
Heidi Tippery <Hity@memo.ikea.com>
Royal Oak, MI United States - Sunday, March 19, 2006 11:29 AM CST
I am with Denise right now - Thinking of you all right now be strong!we all have much to learn .
LoL from denise and a pal called Brenda. xxxxx
hector@holidaysplease.com
- Saturday, March 18, 2006 8:15 PM CST
hey rachel great to see you back at school we all missed you xxx
stacy, callum and shelby <aaronh01t@aol.com>
- Friday, March 17, 2006 1:30 PM CST
HI Rachael
dont worry about anything i had a friend who was diagnosed with leukimia and they turned out just fine! I will be the same for you!
Azza <azzabains@msn.com>
Birmigham, n/a England - Friday, March 17, 2006 1:28 PM CST
way to go rachel!! Ive got my cytozines this weekend, then the same as you, then im on maintenence too!!! Dont worry-her hair will lighten up as it grows through, I cant feel mine coming back already!
lucia
spaces.msn.com/looch14
Lucia Pasqualino <loochluvzitaly@hotmail.com>
Blackpool, Lancashire England - Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:21 PM CST
Good Luck to both Isla and Rachel in their ballet performances. Fifi and Mima were in shows last November and I know how exciting it is for them and for parents and grandparents. Take lots of photo's we would love to see them in their costumes. best Wishes love The FurbersXXxxx
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Tuesday, March 7, 2006 7:08 AM CST
Tough for you all at the moment, Rachel seems to be rising above it all though and coping fantastically well. Thinking of you all, as always, wondering how you continue to cope so brilliantly. All our love Steve, Clare, Lucy & Millie xxxxx
Clare, Steve & girls <clarebarton@btinternet.com>
Foxton, UK - Sunday, March 5, 2006 2:55 PM CST
Thinking of you all at the moment, the treatment sounds very difficult but Rachel seems to be handling it brilliantly as per usual.
All our love
Caro, Will and Archie
xxxxxxxxxx
Caroline Greenwood <caro@willgreenwood.co.uk>
London, UK - Friday, March 3, 2006 1:30 PM CST
Thinking of you all, hope all goes well with the treatment,Lots of love The ParkersXXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
l, u - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 11:23 AM CST
Hello
Just thought I'd say hi. My husband was diagnosed with ALL on 7th Feb 05 & has just started his maintanence. He's had his ups & downs, but reading about children ill put many things in purpective.
Good luck with your treatment
Health & happiness to ALL.
Hiedi & Ian (32 years!)
Hiedi Lazenby
Leeds, England - Monday, February 27, 2006 2:31 PM CST
Aloha,
We thought we'd send you a little Hawaiian sunshine. We think about you every day(night to you.)and are glad you are feeling better. We've all had coughs and colds here too.
Lots of love,
Michael,Trish,Simon,Lisa,Brandon,Special K,(Kianna)and Lauren.
Michael and Trish Wilford. <trish@wilford.com>
Honolulu, HI USA - Friday, February 24, 2006 2:01 PM CST
sorry about you having to go into hospital rachel, i nearly went back a week ago after spiking at 37.9 but it never reached 38.0 so i was pretty lucky! I nearly lost my line once as well, I hope you manage to keep hold of yours, I will keep my fingers crossed the antibiotics work. My neutrophils were 1.0 and falling last friday so I will have to see what this week brings. I doubt I will have my cyclophosphamide on wednesday. My hair started falling out for the last time today so I will be donning the wig by next week! Good luck and I hope your treament goes ahead and that line stays put!
your big friend
lucia-x-x-x <3
spaces.msn.com/looch14
Lucia Pasqualino <loochluvzitaly@hotmail.com>
Blackpool, Lancs England - Wednesday, February 22, 2006 1:27 PM CST
A rather belated 'Happy Birthday Rachel', I just been reading you are visting hospitals around the country! hope all is going well now and that you'll be back at school shortly with all your friends. Much love to Isla, Mummy, and Daddy The ParkersXXX
Charles and Maggie Parkerl <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, England - Tuesday, February 21, 2006 12:11 AM CST
Really sorry to read about the last few days. Such a shame that your Brighton holiday was spent in hospital and that Rachel's line may have to go. Good luck over the next few days, hope it won't be long until you are all back on track. Any chance of the line being changed for a port? I know you have been keen on that option. One very tiny glint in a big cloud maybe.
With our love to you all,
Helena, Tom and Henry xxx
Helena Bower <helenabower@yahoo.co.uk>
- Monday, February 20, 2006 12:31 AM CST
It was so lovely to see you all at the weekend, the children had a great time.Paul said you might come back at easter time all being well. Keeping my fingers crossed. Big kisses to Isla and Rachel,thinking of you love Kerrie and the rest of the Guthries.xxxx
Kerrie <century2000@hotmail.com>
Hove, - Monday, February 20, 2006 7:08 AM CST
Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day.
Jodie Sabin <jls39@le.ac.uk>
Leicester, - Friday, February 17, 2006 11:45 AM CST
Happy Birthday Rachel, hope you have fun in Brighton!
lots of love
Aunty Vicky, Uncle Andy, Izzy and Georgiexxx
Victoria Seaton <seaton.family@btinternet.com>
- Friday, February 17, 2006 8:18 AM CST
Have a fantastic birthday Rachel
See you next week
Martha, Eleanor and Samxxxxx <sarahe.short@btinternet.com>
Barsby, Leics - Thursday, February 16, 2006 2:21 PM CST
On returning to the UK, I was so sorry to read about your news. My thoughts are with you, Paul, Isla & Rachel.
Jayne Bull <jaynegayer@gmail.com>
Bocking, Essex UK - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 9:48 AM CST
Hi rachel, ive just started my intensive block too. Had my first dox last weds. Just a thought but could it be the cytarabines? they gave me awful headaches last time. heres my website if you would like a peek! hope you arent feeling too poorly..im not so good today:(...your chemo friend lucia x x x age 16
http://spaces.msn.com/looch14/
Lucia <loochluvzitaly@hotmail.com>
blackpool, lancashire - Thursday, February 9, 2006 11:00 AM CST
Hi Smithy's, sorry to hear Rachel needed a stay in hospital but glad to hear it was short. We are planning to be down in Norfolk too over half term from 16th - 19th Feb. If you fancy a meet up give us a call.
Love to all - The Furbers
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, February 8, 2006 5:33 AM CST
So sorry to hear you are back in hospital but hopefully for not too long. It was so good seeing you all at 'Practise Sunday' I especially liked my coffee and biscuits in Minnie!! Lots of love to you all The Parkers XX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
l, uk - Tuesday, February 7, 2006 9:55 AM CST
Hi Rachel
We hope that your tummy bug has settled down and that you haven't had to go into hospital. Hannah and Emily have both had a bit of a poorly tummy this week...its horrid. Emily was interested in the fact that you can't see germs because they are so tiny...she has been washing her hands a bit more lately!! Thinking of you, with lots of love..
Sarah, John, Hannah and Emily xxxxx
Sarah Parker <sparkerfam@ntworld.com>
guildford, - Saturday, February 4, 2006 6:26 AM CST
Hi Alison
That sounds a horrible bug.... I really hope Rachel didn't have to go into hospital this evening. We're all thinking of you. lots of love Wendy, Simon, Kiah and Immie xx
wendy spilsbury <wendy.spilsbury@virgin.net>
bath, - Friday, February 3, 2006 2:02 PM CST
Our first entry and thank you for the updates, we are thinking of you all. Hope this week goes well. Goodness Rachel, you are much keener on school than most of us ever were, which is a very good sign. Have lots of fun with your friends and lots of love to Isla, Mummy and Daddy.
Johnny, Lizzie, Lottie, & Archie Bingham <johnny@jnv.co.uk>
Whissendine, - Wednesday, January 25, 2006 4:18 AM CST
What a mixture of emotions you must all be going through. If it is any help, we are thinking about you a lot and hoping to be able to see when Rachel has the energy and you all have the time. Lots of love Peter, Victoria, Florence & Jamie
Victoria Buckingham <peterjgbuckingham@btinternet.com>
Hallaton, UK - Tuesday, January 24, 2006 9:18 AM CST
Hi Rachel and the Rest of the Family... Thinking about all of you as we are in the New Year! I have faith that 2006 will be a much better year for all of you. I was in the mountains at Lake Tahoe last weekend with 3 feet of new snow in one day, but Lapland still looked more magical! I wish all of you abundant health, joy, and peace in this New Year! I'm hoping to make a trip to visit all of you this spring or summer. Lots of Love, Ken
Ken Byk <kenbyk@pacbell.net>
Menlo Park, California USA - Sunday, January 22, 2006 0:09 AM CST
hiya, i can't remember the name off the top of my head but there is a charity who keep a list of insurance companies who will insure very ill children to go away on holiday, i'll get back to you with the name if its of any use to you later down the line
hope the next few weeks pass as quickly as possible
love
viks
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Wednesday, January 18, 2006 6:54 PM CST
Dear Rachel,
I wish you well in your recovery. Be aware that this will make you a stronger person as an adult, and a better person.
I am here in Houston, an English guy from London, but who lives in The Hague, Holland. Yes, I get around. I have also had Leukaemia, Hairy Cell to be exact. Hey, tell you mum that when you get better, to take you to Holland, to a wonderfull place called DeEftelling. It is a beautiful theme park in a town called Catsheuvel. Find it on the web. You can write to me anytime at: thesurvivor@planet.nl
Your mummy loves you. Take care. We read about you on Leukaemia Care. Alan
Alan Mason <thesurvivor@planet.nl>
Houston , Tx USA - Monday, January 16, 2006 11:40 PM CST
Dear Paul and Alison
How lovely to read your entry tonight - it is so good to know that you are feeling strong and we pray with you that this next stage of Rachel's treatment goes well. Love Richard and Anne Bloor
Richard and Anne Bloor <bloor@burtonovery.freeserve.co.uk>
- Monday, January 16, 2006 6:02 PM CST
Hi gang,just to wish you a Healthy and Happy New year!and let you know Yhat you are always in my thoughts... A little bird told me that you my be coming over to visit Mickey Mouse this year,what a treat! If you do make it over ,I will do my upmost to meet up with you.Much love and Hugs Sadie
Sadie Shorter <Sadieshorter@keyes.com>
Ft.Lauderdale, Fl U.S.A - Wednesday, January 11, 2006 2:37 PM CST
Sorry to hear that you cannot start your next block...fingers crossed that it doesn't impact your birthday too much (tell mummy to give you an early party!). Hope you have had lots of fun riding your scooter...Hannah and Emily really enjoyed new year with you and Isla - they have told all their friends about eating lunch in your big mobile home! The girls want to know when your birthday is so they can send you a card this year!
Lots of love
Sarah, John, Hannah and Emily
The Parkers <sparkerfam@ntlworld.com>
Guildford, - Wednesday, January 11, 2006 1:10 PM CST
Happy New Year to you all, here's hoping for a positive 2006! Sounded like you all had a great Christmas, we wish we could have been there with Mum and Dad, I would love to spend a Christmas back home one of these years!! Celebrated the big 40 last night so off for an early night, speak to you all soon. LOL Tim Laura Charlotte and Holly
Parkers <laurap@vail.net>
Vail, CO USA - Sunday, January 8, 2006 8:10 PM CST
Happy New Year!!! i hope this year goes much better for all of us and that rachel gets through the next lot of treatment ok. c u soon with love danielle xxxx
Danielle Robinson <dannowasere@aol.com>
- Thursday, January 5, 2006 4:45 AM CST
Happy New Year to all of you. Hoping next year will be much better.Lots of love Kerrie, Micky, Ella and Meg. xxxx
Kerrie <century2000@hotmail.com>
hove, sussex england - Monday, January 2, 2006 11:47 AM CST
rachel,isla,alison and paul, lots of love,luck and wishes for the new year, phil, karen, ellen and gabrielle xxxx.
Phil, Karen, Ellen and Gabrielle <phil.mc91@virgin.net>
- Sunday, January 1, 2006 5:34 AM CST
Dear Paul ,Alison, Isla and Rachael,
So pleased to hear Lapland was a real success!! Sorry we didn`t have such a chance to catch up at the ball on the 17th , thank you for coming and supporting!
see you soon I hope
Love Lucy Pover XX
Lucy Pover <loobyinduk@btinternet.com>
Great Glen, Leicester, - Friday, December 30, 2005 7:14 AM CST
hello rachel!
im so very glad you had a great time in lap land, i hope father christmas gave you a mince oie, and didn't keep them for himself, have a very merry chrostmas to everyone over there, and send Isla my love too, Happy xmas Rachel,
love you loads,
Ella,
(kerrie and micks daughter)
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Ella Guthrie <x-x-xelababex-x-x@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, December 29, 2005 12:42 AM CST
Hiya Rachel
Glad to hear that you have finished your last block of the year!! Hannah and Emily were very excited when they went to be tonight because we are travelling up to Leicester tomorrow to stay with their Grandma before meeting up with you. Looking forward to hearing what Santa brought for you!
Lots of Love
The Parkers
Sarah Parker <sparkerfam@ntlworld.com>
Guildford, - Tuesday, December 27, 2005 5:15 PM CST
Hello my friends...sorry to have missed you yet again on the phone today but I did have a lovely chat with Rachel last weekend!! Hope you are enjoying the holidays. We had a fantastic (albeit chaotic!) Christmas morning with Turner, Joey and Mason! So glad that you were all able to get to Lapland..what an exciting trip for your family.
Michael and I are off to the ski chalet for the rest of the week...hopefully my knee will hold up for a few runs. Will try to call you again tomorrow...hate to keep mising you. Love to all of you, Julie xoxoxo
Julie Purkis <jpurkis@somersetent.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Monday, December 26, 2005 6:21 PM CST
Lapland looked fantastic, you must have been so excited!! It was lovely to see you all looking so happy. Thinking of you all at Christmas time, hope so much you are able to spend it at home.
Loads of love
Caro, Will and Archie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Caroline, Will and Archie Greenwood <caro@willgreenwood.co.uk>
London, UK - Wednesday, December 21, 2005 4:10 AM CST
dear Alison, Paul 'Isla and Rachel, I have just watched the video link of lapland,it looks absolutly fantastic how wonderful that you were all able to share the experience together.Thinking of you and hoping you have a lovely christmas at home together.lots of love Kerrie, Micky, Ella and Meg.xxxx
Kerrie Guthrie <centiry2000@hotmail.com>
Hove, Sussex England - Monday, December 19, 2005 5:20 PM CST
Hi Rachel
Have just watched the clip of you and isla in Lapland on pink sleighs! Hannah and Emily can't wait to see you at New Year so you can tell them what Father Christmas is really like!
With all our love, hope you have a hospital free xmas day...The Parkers xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sarah Parker <sparkerfam@ntlworld.com>
Guildford, - Monday, December 19, 2005 3:22 PM CST
We saw the photo's in the paper and in your photo album, it looks as though you all had a most magical day. Unfortunately we don't get East Midlands News only Central so we are hoping that Granny might show us your video sometime.I am certain, now you have met Father Christmas he will know exactly where you live and will be visting you on Christmas morning. Lots of love to you all Charles and MaggieXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, uk - Sunday, December 18, 2005 2:41 PM CST
so glad you all enjoyed your trip to Lapland & the Nutcracker. Hope you have agood Christmas. Love Ted &Pixie
pixie james <pixie@mayfield.go-plus.net>
mayfield , E.Sussex uk - Sunday, December 18, 2005 9:04 AM CST
Hi Rachel
I am away for the weekend with my friend Gussie and we've just been looking at your lovely photos of Lapland.
Can't wait to see you next week.
Love Gussie and Hattie xxxx
Harriet Wheeler <nwheeler@belvoircastle.com>
Hoby, - Sunday, December 18, 2005 4:43 AM CST
Glad you all had such a fantastic time in Lapland - it all sounded so magical! All the best to you all over Christmas and New Year and hope everything goes well.
Jodie Sabin <jls39@le.ac.uk>
Leicester, - Saturday, December 17, 2005 7:03 AM CST
Hello Everyone
I've just seen tonight's Leicester Mercury - Amazing - and so pleased you were all able to sit on Santa's knee!
Have a lovely, lovely Christmas all of you.
Best wishes - Dinah
P.S. Alison, I'm sorry I missed you on Wednesday, all Christmas cards packed up now, but the shop has done brilliantly, I have written to you with details.
Will not forget what you have done and look forward to 2006, thank you all so much.
Dinah Hickling <dinahhickling@btinternet.com >
Melton Mowbray, - Friday, December 16, 2005 12:03 AM CST
To Paul,Alison, Isla and Rachel,
Have a wonderful time in Lapland and give Father Christmas our love.
(Remember Paul, this is a children's treat!)
We look forward to hearing all about it and will be thinking of you.
Love Michael & Trish.
Michael & Trish Wilford <michael@wilford.com>
Billesdon, Leics. England - Friday, December 16, 2005 5:06 AM CST
Just checking in and very glad to see that things are still going well. Very jealous about your trip to lapland so have loads of fun and if you see Father Christmas give him a kiss from us!!
Sally, Keith, Maisie and Joe Langley xxxx <swoodyatt@aol.com>
Leeds, - Thursday, December 15, 2005 3:52 PM CST
Hi there,
Hope you all have a really fantastic trip to Lapland. Looking forward to the photos and will be glued to Central News on Friday!
Lots of Love, Helena xx
Helena Bower <helenabower@yahoo.co.uk>
- Wednesday, December 14, 2005 5:33 PM CST
Hi, have a great time in Lapland. Joe also lost his first tooth a couple of weeks ago. Those tooth faries are going to be a bit hard up sooon ! Lots of Love xxx
Kate Cannon <kate@cannonland.com>
Sheffield, - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 10:25 AM CST
Hi Alison and Hello to you all
Just a quick note to say we have made the £10.k+ target (mine - not CforGC) and there are still a few days left to trade. Thanks again for the help you gave and the publicity, from comments received it has brought the Card Shop to the attention of a wider public.
I hope all treatment is going as well as can be and not leaving Rachel to exhausted to enjoy the trip to Lapland
- have a lovely time.
Best wishes - Dinah
Dinah Hickling <dinahhickling@btinternet.com >
Melton Mowbray, - Sunday, December 11, 2005 1:19 PM CST
Hi Rachel. I met your mummy yesterday at a little Fair in Great Bowden and she told me all about you and your sister Isla. I have had a look today at your lovely photo's on the web site and read mummy's journal. I do hope that all goes well today and next week and that you will be well when Santa comes to visit. I hope that Santa brings you and Isla lots of gorgeous things for Christmas. I have a little girl called Freya who is six and she goes to school with Sophia Furber who I think you know. Freya and I will drop you a line over the holidays if that's ok with you. With lots of love from Lynda Gibbs xx
Lynda Gibbs <lynda@redders.fsnet.co.uk>
Leicester, United Kingdom - Friday, December 9, 2005 8:16 AM CST
Hi, you don't know me and I don't know you but I feel like I do. My name is Lucia and I have ALL too. I am 15 years old and was diagnosed after you on the 29th march 2005. I had such bad side effects from the vincristine they stopped it so I was switched from Regimen b to regimen C like you. I am on the smae treatment block as you now so we are like twins! I am due my second IT MTX in monday and I am hoping not to get a sore mouth but I think I will need an ng tube but i dont know because I was on reg. B before so I didnt have IT MTX. hope lapland is magical and you have a fantastic christmas you deserve it! I nearly had to have my line out after a bad infection with gave me a 2 week stay in manchester but thankfully the doctors saved it. I am treated at pendlebury childrens hospital in manchester but i live in blackpool. Im a bit old for a kids hospital i know but its better than an adults! good luck with everything and i will carry on reading your story lots of love and hugs lucia x x x
Lucia Pasqualino <loochluvzitaly@hotmail.com>
Blackpool, Lancs Enlgand - Thursday, December 8, 2005 4:39 PM CST
Hope Daddy's better and that you have a wonderful time in Lapland,we shall look forward to hearing all about it.I had a lovely time with Freya and baby Charles last week, Hope to see you over Christmas Lots of love The Parkers XXX
Charles and Maggie Parkerl <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, uk - Wednesday, December 7, 2005 11:03 AM CST
Hello Isla and Rachel and Mummy and Daddy
Christmas is getting closer and closer now and lots of things are going on for you all. Happy birthday to you Isla for your birhtday this week and congratulations Rachel - loosing little teeth to make way for bigger ones. I hope the tooth fairy brought plenty of money for you to spend.
You are a celebrity again this week with a mention in the Leicester Mercury when you officially declared the Christmas Card Shop open.
I have just come home from the Christmas Tree Festival in St. Mary's Church in Melton Mowbray, there are 237 Christmas Trees to look at and the sight of them all is just amazing, every one is different. The Church is open all the weekend and on Monday and Tuesday too. I know you would love to see them so if you are busy during the weekend perhaps you could persuade Mummy to bring you after school early next week. The Christmas Card shop is doing very well indeed thanks to both of you for the publicity you gave. I will be in the shop all weekend, hopefully selling loads of cards, and will also be there some times during next week.
I hope you will see Santa in Lapland soon Rachel, I bet every one would like to come with you.
I think about you often and hope your trips to hospital are going well.
Love to you all - Dinah (from the Christmas card shop)
Dinah Hickling <dinahhickling@btinternet.com >
Melton Mowbray, England - Friday, December 2, 2005 6:25 PM CST
We hope the tooth fairy visited you Rachel. We have been in London with Tom and Soph for afew days helping at a fair which was good fun, and London looked so lovely with all the decorations. Christmas is not far away, but I guess you and Isla are counting down it down on you advent calendar so know that already. Sent our love to Mummy and Daddy Much love as aways Charles and MaggieXXXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, uk - Thursday, December 1, 2005 12:59 AM CST
Hi Smith family, WOW you lost a tooth!! did the tooth fairy come?? Jemima has a loose tooth which surprised us as Sophia has only recently lost a tooth and she's 6. We are all getting very excited about Christmas and top presents are a Furby and Baby Born's bath. Whats on your list?? Think of you all often. lots of love The Furber family
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Tuesday, November 29, 2005 4:50 AM CST
Hi Rachel et famille! Just checking in to see how you are doing from across the Atlantic Ocean. Great to hear that you have one week hospital free!! Stewart had a port-a-cath surgically implanted during his induction phase of chemo treatments and prior to this he had a hickman line. The port is soooo much easier as you are well aware you don't have to worry about the tubes extended from their little bodies, etc. If and when Rachel has one implanted you will see a world of difference. Stewart enjoys swimming with it as well as all of his other sports and activities. Here's hoping you enjoy all the holiday season has to offer. Take care. Sharon (Stewart's Mom)
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser (www.caringbridge.org/canada/stewart) <dfraserc593@rogers.com>
SHEDIAC BRIDGE, NB CANADA - Monday, November 28, 2005 10:19 AM CST
Hi Alison
I'm happy to hear you have a hospital-free week and that Rachel has been on great form recently. Has the countdown to Christmas begun in your house yet?! Lots of love to all of you. xxx
wendy spilsbury <wendy.spilsbury@virgin.net>
bath, - Saturday, November 26, 2005 4:39 PM CST
Hi Rachel
We hope you are still doing well after your treatment this week. We think you are amazing! Hope your mum, dad and Isla are all well.
lots of love jessie, poppy and toby
jessie, poppy and toby <justin2_trayner@yahoo.co.uk>
- Saturday, November 26, 2005 3:19 AM CST
Hi Rachel and family,
Just having a quick update from the site and glad to see you are still being so strong. Holly and Charlotte are looking forward to playing with you and your sister when they come over in July next year. Love to you all.
Tim Laura Holly and Charlotte
Tim and Laura Parker <laurap@vail.net>
Vail, CO USA - Sunday, November 20, 2005 5:26 PM CST
Hi Rachel good to hear your news from the journal, enjoyed the photos. Particulary the celebrity cutting the ribbon! Often thinking of you all xx
Claire Bowen and Family
Belton-in-Rutland, - Sunday, November 20, 2005 3:20 PM CST
Dear Rachel,Isla & Alicia
What wonderful photos of you all in the Melton Times And Leicester Mercury when you opened the Charity Card Shop in Melton, you all did very well. It was nice to meet your Mum on the following Monday when I was working in the shop.Here's hoping your next block of treatment goes well.
Love from Angela Bailey(friend of Dinah's)xxx
Angela Bailey <BailAng5@aol.com>
Melton Mowbray, - Wednesday, November 16, 2005 8:11 AM CST
Hi Rachel et famille! Wow Rachel you are a beautiful child. I love those curly locks!! Thank your maman for signing my son's (Stewart) guestbook. You have a great webpage and we wish you all the best for your delayed intensification phase. We know all too well how tough it can be. Stewart only had one to go through and is now on long term maintenance and has approx. 2 1/2 more years to go. He is doing very well as of late and has been able to attend school this fall with the exception of his hospital treatment days, etc. He also is enjoying his hockey season. Stewart and his two sisters attend a french school as we are living in an Acadien community here in New Brunswick, but we are not native to this area. I am originally from Toronto and my husband from Quebec. We will check in with you from time to time. It is great to have another family to relate to even if they are in England. My paternal grandparents (Owttrim) were from London, England and my maternal grandparents (Anderson) were from Scotland. As for the Frasers they have been in Canada for several generations, but must have originally sailed here by boat from Scotland as well!! By the way, how did your maman find Stewart's webpage? Perhaps from Milton's website? If you don't know of it, you must indeed check it out: www.miltcentral.com Sending you all of our best wishes, The Fraser Family
Sharon Owttrim-Fraser <dfraserc593@rogers.com>
shediac river, nb CANADA - Wednesday, November 16, 2005 7:32 AM CST
Hi all! Hope the latest treatment is going to plan, we've got everything crossed for you!! Lots of love, hugs and big bright smiley things :) to you all, hope to see you very soon, lol Tom & Sophxxxx
Tom & Sophie Parker <hats@sophiei.com>
- Tuesday, November 15, 2005 8:18 AM CST
We often read your news and shall be thinking of you especially during this next spell of treatment. Lots of Love Richard and Anne Bloor
Richard and Anne Bloor
- Monday, November 14, 2005 5:48 PM CST
Wishing, hoping and praying that everything goes well for this next block of treatment. I might be harassed but your reality puts ours into perspective. Loads of love
Sarah, Richard, Martha, Eleanor and Samuelxxxxx <sarahe.short@btinternet.com>
Barsby, Leics - Monday, November 14, 2005 3:34 PM CST
Aunt Jenny been here last night just going to get GG out and home, she sends her love to you all XX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, uk - Monday, November 14, 2005 3:26 AM CST
Hi Alison and Paul
Just signed in to see how Rachel is doing, Good Luck for the next block, I think about you lots, lovely to see you at Ernham all be it a little frazzled!
Lots of love Lucy
lucy Pover <loobyinduk@btinternet.com>
Leicester , - Sunday, November 13, 2005 3:51 PM CST
Dear Isla and Rachel,
Wow! You guy's look so fantastic in your latest photographs and, your becoming such famous celebrity's. I'm going to have to ask you for your autographs soon!
Love, Karen x
Karen McNeelance <phil.mc91@virgin.net>
- Thursday, November 10, 2005 4:01 PM CST
hello Possums, Finally navigated my way here!!!!
Will call you later, Love & big Hugs Sarah xxx
sarah gregory
belton, rutland uk - Thursday, November 10, 2005 3:16 AM CST
Dear Rachel & Isla -
WOW! Lucky you that you get to meet Santa! Turner and Joey will be very envious!
I hope that you have a great time at the party and tell your mom and dad to take lots of pictures!!
Julie
xoxo
Julie Purkis <jpurkis@somersetent.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Tuesday, November 8, 2005 11:38 AM CST
Dear Rachel, So glad you are doing well. Keep it up. Enjoy school every time you can go. My grandson Jack is poorly the same as you, and has been quite poorly recently, but is now back at school and having fun again. You are a very pretty girl and your mummy and daddy are very proud of you. love Lesley x x
Lesley Harrison <hrrslesl@aol.com>
Westgate, Kent, England - Sunday, November 6, 2005 5:13 PM CST
Dear Rachel
We had a lovely time in Mallorca. I hope you had a nice time in Blackpool. Come and see me soon please.
Love Tilly
Tilly Wheeler <nwheeler@belvoircastle.com>
Hoby, United Kingdom - Tuesday, November 1, 2005 11:58 AM CST
So pleased to hear how happy Rachel is at the moment, makes us all smile a lot. Minnie seems to have been worth every penny, what a little find! Looking forward to hearing about her next expedition!
Thinking of you all, all the time.
Lots of love
Caro, Will and Archie
xxxxxxxxx
Caro, Will and Archie Greenwood <caro@willgreenwood.co.uk>
London, UK - Tuesday, November 1, 2005 9:21 AM CST
Hi Rachel and Isla
We are really pleased that you had a good break- Its good to not be at school isnt it!!! We are all thinking about you and are really pleased that you are feeling good at the moment.
Hope to see you soon
Lots of love
Jessie Poppy and Toby
Jessica Poppy and Toby <justin2_trayner@yahoo.co.uk>
leicester, - Tuesday, October 25, 2005 7:09 AM CDT
Yes arent your girls beautiful !!! and so alike you can definatley tell they are sisters. Great to hear you had fun in Minnie, we went to Norfolk which was cold and wet but fun. Love to all sinead
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Tuesday, October 25, 2005 6:19 AM CDT
Dear Rachel and Isla and Mummy and Daddy and Grandpa and Grandma and Alicia and Alicia's Daddy and everyone else.
Some days are very special and today was one of those. Our funny Santa was pleased to have a photograph taken with you all when you opened the Christmas Card Shop in Melton Mowbray, thank you so much for visiting us. With love - Dinah.
Dinah Hickling <r.d.hickling@talk21>
- Saturday, October 22, 2005 5:31 PM CDT
Good luck tomorrow Rachel in Melton Mowbray opening the shop. Enjoy the day will be thinking of you...Hope Mum takes some photos for us to have a look at.
Best wishes
Love Barbara O
Barbara O <OHBarbara8@hotmail.com>
- Friday, October 21, 2005 4:17 PM CDT
Hi there,
We hope you had a great time on your latest trip to Blackpool. Minnie has certainly added alot of fun to your little holidays.
Love to all
Helena, Tom and Henry xxx
Helena Bower <helenabower@yahoo.co.uk>
Leicester, - Friday, October 21, 2005 4:15 AM CDT
Hi Rachel, Hope you're having a great holiday.
Love & hugs, Celia & the gang
Celia Raven <ravens4@hotmail.com>
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK - Monday, October 17, 2005 4:49 PM CDT
HI Rachel.
I had a lovely message from your Mum...Please thank her for caring to take the time to write.
I have just found this page and want to say what a beautiful girl you are and I would like to wish you well. I will promise to visit again soon.
take care you will certainly be in my thoughts from now on.
Love to you all
Barbara O <OHBarbara8@hotmail.com>
- Friday, October 14, 2005 3:46 PM CDT
Hello all of you, really pleased your infection has gone rachel, hope you are getting through this intensive block o.k. say a big hello to you mummy daddy and your sister, everyone really, you take care, and keep on going!!!! love Amy, Kevin, Jack and Daisy
Amy, Kevin, Jack + Daisy xxx (McGrath)
- Friday, October 14, 2005 3:22 PM CDT
Hi Alison
I'm so pleased that Rachel is less self-conscious about her hair loss now. Great news about her being in good spirits too. love to you all, Wendy xxx
Wendy Spilsbury <wendy.spilsbury@ virgin.net>
Bath, - Wednesday, October 12, 2005 4:42 PM CDT
Hi Rachel, It's great to hear you're so full of energy today, you special little girl. I hope you have a great week. Give Isla a big hug to let her know how special she is too.
Love & hugs to you all, Celia & the gang
Celia Raven <ravens4@hotmail.com>
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK - Wednesday, October 12, 2005 1:45 PM CDT
My you are a brave and beautiful little girl, and what a brave family you have. My son also has the same thing as you, he is alot older but has had the treatment, stay brave and please gain strength from all the love and hugs coming your way. Love Carolyn and family
Carolyn <clj175@hotmail.com>
Skegness, England - Wednesday, October 12, 2005 2:51 AM CDT
Hi. This is the first time I've visited your website too and I have to say what an incredibly brave little girl you are, and so beautiful too. Keep smiling and fighting.
Love & hugs, Celia & the gang
Celia Raven <ravens4@hotmail.com>
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK - Monday, October 10, 2005 1:45 AM CDT
Dear Rachel. Hello little one, You really are a beautiful little girl. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we have a grandson called Jack who also has A.L.L. so we know a little of what you and your family are going through. Give our love and good wishes to your mummy and daddy. love Lesley and Paul x x
Lesley Harrison <hrrslesl@aol.com>
Kent, England - Sunday, October 9, 2005 4:30 PM CDT
Hi Rachel and all of you, what a beautiful girl you are, our little boy Jack has A.L.L too, you are both little fighters, you keep going, we are thinking of you, this is the first time we have visited your page, we will now be regular visitors, the purple wig sounds fantastic, jack used to wear a cap at school and in the sun. you all take care, love Amy, Kevin, Jack and Daisy xx www.caringbridge.org/visit/jackmcgrath
Amy, Kevin, Jack + Daisy
- Sunday, October 9, 2005 11:45 AM CDT
Hi,
harrolds childrens party, sounds amazing!!! Have a great time, im sure you will!
Love Viks
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Friday, October 7, 2005 4:50 PM CDT
Hello all, glad the chemo is back on track but i guess the next few weeks will be difficult. When it comes to school, trust you instinct as am sure you are the best person to know whats best for Rachel. It must be really hard to try and balance her health and her wellbeing with trying to keep some normality in her life. we had a taste of hospital this week, Mima had surgery on her neck, she was fine i was a complete wreck! All went well, but i did think of you and how hard it must be to cope with trips to theatre and unpleasant procedures being performed on your child. I guess you cope because you have to. Love to all, paricularly Rachel who is such a brave girl and big sister Isla, who like Fifi obviously misses her Mum and little sister when they are in hospital. XXXXXX
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, u - Thursday, October 6, 2005 4:02 AM CDT
Hello Rachel
I hope you are feeling well and have been to school today and enjoyed it.
I have been talking to your Mummy and she says that you are looking forward to coming to the Charity Christmas Card Shop in Melton Mowbray on Saturday 22nd October with your sister Isla and cousin Tilly. I hope you will have a lovely time and enjoy having your photograph taken with our funny wooden Santa Claus. (He is not the real one, I think the real one is busy making toys at the moment).
There will be lots of nice things to look at in the shop and I am really looking forward to meeting you all.
I hope you will keep well, with very best wishes - Dinah Hickling.
Dinah Hickling <R.D.Hickling@talk21>
Melton Mowbray, England - Monday, October 3, 2005 2:28 PM CDT
Hi one and all:
So sorry that Rachel has not been well, and that there has been so much uncertainty over treatments. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we hope that the "next treatment phase" will be able to begin as soon as possible. You have many decisions to make, Alison and Paul, and you are doing a very good job. Thinking of you and sending loads of hugs and love,
Nanc and Jim and your Canadian family xxoo
nancy purkis <purkis@globility.com>
oakville, on canada - Monday, October 3, 2005 10:40 AM CDT
So sorry to hear Rachel's back in hospital,take care all of you, thinking of you as always Much love the ParkersXX
Charles and Maggie Parkerl <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, uk - Sunday, October 2, 2005 1:15 PM CDT
Hi Ailson and Paul
Sorry I didn't make the triathlon on Saturday - from what I hear it was a fantastic performance and a great day. Ted loved meeting Rachel is still talking about the champagne! We're both thinking of you all and will keep up to date from the journal.
Lots of love Kate and Dom
Kate Baldwin <kate@moss-wood.co.uk>
Knutsford, Cheshire UK - Wednesday, September 28, 2005 4:53 AM CDT
Alison, the Commercial Team at MFs are still keeping informed of Rachel's progress through the website, thank you for keeping the news up to date. We all wish Rachel the best and send our love to you.
Chris, Toni and Penny <penny.dick@eu.effem.com>
Melton Mowbray, - Monday, September 26, 2005 6:38 AM CDT
Hi to all of you !!!Well I am finally back in the U.S.A.Just in time for the hurricanes!!! So far we have dodged the bullet ,but the season doesn't end until November... It was so great to see you all in the U.K. I am sure the girls loved the caravan !!! What a great way of getting around.Give Rachel a huge hug from me for being such a brave girl!!! and much love and kisses to all of you .Always in my thoughts and prayers,Love Sadie
Sadie Shorter <Sadieshorter@keyes.com>
Fort Lauderdale, fla US A - Friday, September 23, 2005 1:48 PM CDT
What a lovely photo of you both, hope school is still going well, they sound very caring. Hope you enjoy the weekend in Minnie. Much love The Parkers XX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
l, uk - Friday, September 23, 2005 6:14 AM CDT
Lovely to see the picture of Alison and Rachel in tonight's Mercury - those two lovely smiling faces. Love from us both - Richard and Anne Bloor
Richard and Anne Bloor <bloor@burtonovery.freeserve.co.uk>
- Wednesday, September 21, 2005 4:26 PM CDT
Dear Rachel
I was just looking at your photos - I really like your uniform. I hope you are enjoying school, mine is really hard work now as I am in Year 3! I hope to see you very soon.
Big hug and kiss (and for Isla too)
Love Emily
Emily Sellicks <polly@pollysellicks.com>
Billesdon, UK - Wednesday, September 21, 2005 11:20 AM CDT
Dear Paul,
As you might have heard from Nics, she visited us with her collegue Andrew (we had a great night) and told me about Rachel. Needless to say Daniëlle and myself were shocked, having a wonderful girl of 5 years old ourselves (and a little boy of 16 months, already the same c.ck. b.st.rd as his father ...). Our thoughts are with you and your family all the time and we will be looking for good news on your website daily. I saw Rachels picture for the first time this morning at work (at 7 AM!) and was moved, of course, but also pleased to see how she looks like you and thus reminded me of the fun we had. We'll catch up within a year, and that's a promise Paulie! ALL of us!(go to the Falcon, nick a Roller!)
All our love to Allison, Isla, Rachel and the whole family. Hang in there buddy, and of course, don't do anything I wouldn't do!
BIG BIG hug,
Erik, Daniëlle, Ingeborg and Carel.
Erik Uyttenbroek and family <godsowncountry@erix.nl>
Rotterdam, The Netherlands - Tuesday, September 20, 2005 1:32 PM CDT
hi Alison and rachel
i know how you feel rachel about being at school and i hope you have the courage to do p.e soon. i'm back at school and also lost my hair i wear a bandana but when i was 6 i didn't wear a hat at school because everyone had understood how i came to loosing my hair.
anyway i hope everything goes ok on your next visit to hospital. i'm still going to birmingham every 2 wks but on thursday it should be my last time except every month i'll get a LP and chemo in spine. i'm back at school in 6th form doing geography and health and social care. i'm feeling much better but my legs are wobbly. hope to see you soon and i'll give you a game of cards. p.s my site wont take my password so i cant put new news onto it. bye bye with all my love danielle xxxx
danielle <dannowasere@aol.com>
- Tuesday, September 20, 2005 5:51 AM CDT
Hi Alison, Paul, Isla and Rachel:
Great to see the girls off to school, though I'm sorry that Rachel has had to contend with the anxiety of the hair loss. I hope that time will heal the hurt that she is now feeling and am sure that most children will be very kind and welcoming. I am thankful for all the love and support so evident in all these messages...................and if we could all shave our heads to make things better, we would!! We are thinking of you all and send lots of love and good wishes. We were very happy to hear that the girls have a new cousin, Charles, to fuss over. Take care of one another and keep up the good work. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With love,
Nanc and Jim xxoo
nancy and jim purkis <purkis@globility.com>
Oakville, on canada - Monday, September 19, 2005 7:33 PM CDT
Hi there,
Just read the Sunday entry and I feel really sad that Rachel's hair loss is causing her such distress. Your urge to protect her must be stronger than ever at the moment. At the same time you must be relieved that the school environment is small and tight-knit and hopefully the children will be encouraged by their parents to help Rachel during this time.
The relief of the bone-marrow results is palpable down the broadband! Good news.
Good luck this week.
With love, Helena x
Helena Bower <helenabower@yahoo.co.uk>
Leicester, - Monday, September 19, 2005 7:11 AM CDT
Great news on the bone marrow results! what a relief.
Love to all.
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, September 15, 2005 6:32 AM CDT
Great news about Rachel, and what a week for all the Smith family!a new cousin as well. All our love The Parkers
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, uk - Thursday, September 15, 2005 1:43 AM CDT
Hi Alison
Brilliant news about the results.
love
Wendy xx
Wendy Spilsbury <wendy.spilsbury@virgin.net>
Bath, - Wednesday, September 14, 2005 4:34 PM CDT
Fantastic news for all of you. I've been thinking about you all day. I'm so glad the wig problem has had a happy ending too. See you Friday.
Sarah, Richard, Martha, Eleanor and Samuelxxxxx <sarahe.short@btinternet.com>
Barsby, Leics - Wednesday, September 14, 2005 2:35 PM CDT
So pleased for you all that today's results were the 'right' ones, looking forward to seeing Rachel with her new purple hair!!
Nicky Ainscough <nicky.stephen@btinternet.com>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, September 14, 2005 1:09 PM CDT
Dear Alison
It was good to talk to you yesterday and thank you so much for giving me the link to you website and thereby allowing me to have an insight into what is going on for you all. i send my admiration and prayers to you all and look forward to seeing you soon.
Henrietta Chubb <h.c@zoom.co.uk>
- Tuesday, September 13, 2005 4:14 AM CDT
Dear Alison, Paul, Isla and Rachel
Have been thinking of you all often, Jenny James just put me on to your web page which has allowed an insight in to your world. Rachel is so gutsy! I have so much admiration for you all. The photos of the girls are gorgeous. Will visit the site again soon. Love and best wishes Claire, Mike, Jessica and Rachel Bowen xxx
Claire Bowen <m.c.bowen@btinternet.com>
Belton-in-Rutland, UK - Monday, September 12, 2005 4:33 PM CDT
Hello Rachel
I hope you are enjoying school & making lots of new friends. You and Isla look so beautiful in your uniforms & I love the holiday snaps, especially our painted faces!! What a fun day we had. Pls come and visit again soon.
Lots of love
Ollie
xx
Oliver Mayhew
Ditchling, Sussex, - Thursday, September 8, 2005 3:13 PM CDT
Dear all
It's been some time since we last posted a note but that's not to say we don't think about you regularly!! The holiday snaps look great as do Rachel and Isla in their school uniforms. We have everything crossed for the results of the tests and hope that Rachel continues to be an inspiration during this difficult time. Love to you all xxx
Sally, Keith and Maisie Langley <swoodyatt@aol.com>
Horsforth, Leeds, - Thursday, September 8, 2005 8:02 AM CDT
Dear Alison and Paul
We heard about Rachel through Nick Shirley. It's difficult to write something meaningful for you but we know we would be devastated if we faced the same news and experience that you are going through. Our hearts go out to you all. Sammy (age 5) sends Rachel his biggest hug. Stay strong.
Lynne and Jeremy Mead <thomas.mead@btconnect.com>
Chelveston, Northamptonshire, UK - Wednesday, September 7, 2005 5:49 AM CDT
Dear Rachel - I hope you enjoyed your first day at school. It was Hannah's first day back today and she told me she was going to look after the new children in Reception - I hope you have found a nice friend in your class. You are so very brave..
Dear Isla, I hope you are enjoying Year 1 - now you are big girl and doing proper work!!!
Sending all our love, Sarah John, Hannah and Emily XXXX
Sarah Parker <sparkerfam@ntlworld.com>
Guildford, London, - Tuesday, September 6, 2005 12:28 AM CDT
Hi Al - we were delighted to be in contact with you recently and hope one day we'll get together just like old times for a good catch-up. Your family are truly remarkable and an inspiration to us not to take anything for granted. Love and Best wishes xxx
"You'll Never Walk Alone"
John and Maria fegan <john.fegan@telefonica.net>
Spain - Tuesday, September 6, 2005 11:34 AM CDT
We are really glad that Rachels first day at school went Ok, we think about you all constantly
lots of love Matt, Emma and Ellie Graham xxxxx
Ps it would be great to meet up when we are next in Leicester, we haven't seen you for all for ages
Matthew Graham <emmagraham@ic24.net>
Bath, - Monday, September 5, 2005 8:26 AM CDT
How lovely to hear that Rachel had by all accounts a lovely first day at her new school. What a moment for you all in more ways than one. You must have felt so proud, she is a little trooper. Always in our thoughts and prayers. All our love Katy, Edward, Amelia, Freddie and Francescaxxxxx
Katy Ellis <katy_ellis@btinternet.com>
Leicester, - Sunday, September 4, 2005 4:02 PM CDT
hi Rachel, Glad you had a good day at school on your first day, it must have been a bit scary for you. I am going down to stanmore for my new bionic leg tommorrow with mum and dad. They are doing my operation on Monday and then I will be back in LRI in a couple of weeks. c u soon love ross. xxx ps im so excited.
Ross Smith <lynnesmith36@hotmail.com>
Leicester, england - Saturday, September 3, 2005 7:41 AM CDT
Glad 'The first Day at School'went well for Rachel, but what a day for The Smith Family. I am sure in the fullness of time you'll,all look back at it and have afew smiles. Keep on going. Lots of love to you all The ParkersXXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
leicester, uk - Friday, September 2, 2005 3:31 PM CDT
What an incredibly emotional day for all of you, what a brave little girl Rachel is. Little ones teach us a lot in how to deal with the wretched things that life throws at us, I guess this is what Rachel and Isla are doing for you, nevertheless you could deal with it very differently, which is why we all think you are so brave.
Loads of love always
Caro, Will and Archie
Caroline, Will and Archie Greenwood <caro@willgreenwood.co.uk>
London, UK - Thursday, September 1, 2005 2:03 PM CDT
Dear Paul, Ali, Isla & Rachel - what an emotional day for you yesterday and what a fantastic girl Rachel is, just getting straight in there & playing! As always, you're in our thoughts, sending all our love Clare, Steve, Lucy & Millie xxxx
The Bartons <clarebarton@btinternet.com>
Foxton, - Thursday, September 1, 2005 7:04 AM CDT
Good luck Rachel for your first day at school tomorrow, with lots of love and hugs, Harriet and Billie....xxx
The two sales I did at home over the past few weeks to raise money for Leukaemia Research went really well. Lots of people turned up considering it is August and always so quiet plus we got lots of "pram pushers" off the street!!. I shall let you know the total money raised when I hear back from Leukaemia Research and they have emptied the donation tins and totted this up with the cheques I am sending. People were very generous and all keen to ask after Rachel's health. Special mention and thanks to Vicky Seaton (Rachels godmum) for coming and helping out on the first day and making a scrummy cake and also to Caro Greenwood and Emma Maziac (spelling?.. nee Greenwood).. for coming, purchasing and being very generous with their donations.
Speak to you soon, H xx
Harriet Phillips <harrietphillips1@aol.com>
London, - Wednesday, August 31, 2005 9:28 AM CDT
in advance about your first day at school. I remember mine, i loved my first year at school, it was so fun :)hope your new line stays infection free, if you need any wiggly bags just let me know (i have a big collection now for those who need them:))
Love viks x
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Tuesday, August 30, 2005 5:03 PM CDT
Hi Alison
I'm so pleased to hear you had a holiday. Good luck with Rachel's first day at school .
Lots of love to you all, Wendy x
Wendy Spilsbury <wendy.spilsbury@virgin.net>
Bath, - Tuesday, August 30, 2005 4:04 AM CDT
Hi to all, Rachel you are just such a brave girl. So pleased you all had a good week away in your camper,you all deserved it. Good look to you Rachel on your first day at school, i will really miss seeing your happy face on Thursdays.
Louise Kemp <simonkemp@dsl.pipex.com>
loughborough, uk - Saturday, August 27, 2005 4:45 PM CDT
Hi Smith's... I continue to track Rachel's progress, and say a prayer for her and the rest of you each day! It is great to hear that you enjoyed some time away, and that the weather cooperated. You all remain in the thoughts and prayers of the Byk family each day, and we admire your strength and courage - especially sweet Rachel! Lots of Love, Ken Byk
Ken Byk <kenbyk@pacbell.net>
Menlo Park, California USA - Thursday, August 25, 2005 1:16 PM CDT
Dear Ali and Paul, I hope you had a fantastic time in Brighton..Hannah and Emily thought the idea of a holiday in a mobile home was fantastic and want us to get one!! It's a shame we couldn't see you when we were in Leicester but look forward to seeing you (hopefully) on Sept 24th for Nick's race. Looking forward to getting all the girls together. I hope Rachel makes it to her first day at school - will be thinking of you...Sarah, John, Hannah & Emily xxxxxxx
Sarah Parker <sparkerfam@ntlworld.com>
Guildford, - Wednesday, August 24, 2005 3:47 PM CDT
Very glad to learn from here that the holiday went well - heaven only knows you deserved it.
Sounds like a heavy week treatment wise - but at least it IS going ahead - hope you're all feeling re-freshed from the break and able to cope,
Speak soon
Julie
JUlie Gardiner <je.gardiner@virgin.net>
- Wednesday, August 24, 2005 2:53 AM CDT
Hi there! Sounds like you had a great trip last week...Spoke to "Auntie" Ange and "Uncle" Geoff on Saturday and got a full update on the camper van, the swimming and the rest of the goings on over there.
Glad to hear that Rachel continues troop on and that all went so well yesterday.
I will try to call again this weekend...would love to have a chat!
Big hugs to all of you,
Julie
xo
Julie Purkis <jpurkis@somersetent.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Tuesday, August 23, 2005 1:46 PM CDT
Dear Smithies,hear you had a lovely holiday in the'Van' We've been up North for afew days,and have just got the update on Rachel's treatment. Hope all goes well this week, we shall be thinking of you as ever, and shall look forward to seeing you all again soon Lots of love The Parkers XXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
England - Tuesday, August 23, 2005 9:27 AM CDT
Dear Isla & Rachel
I was going to call round to see you this morning but I think you will be at the hospital, We have been thinking of you & of course praying for you. I look forward to seeing you at school. With love
Derek & Lynn Dolman <derek@dolman.org.uk>
Leicester, UK - Tuesday, August 23, 2005 5:45 AM CDT
Hi Alison, Very glad your week went well. I will be thinking of you over the next few days. Love Penny
Penny Dick <penny.dick@eu.effem>
Bourne, - Monday, August 22, 2005 6:27 AM CDT
Dear Alison,Paul,Isla and Rachel. It was lovely to see you all at the weekend and all of you looking so well especially Rachel. Good luck with the operation today and the week of steroids,thinking of you and hope to see you all again soon.lots of love Kerrie,Mick, Ella and Meg.xxxx
kerrie <century2000@hotmail.com>
Brighton, - Monday, August 22, 2005 2:40 AM CDT
Dear Rachel
Hope you had a nice holiday. Hope that we can play in Minnie again soon and that we can see you very soon.
Love you. Love from Max
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Max <nwheeler@belvoircastle.com>
Hoby, United Kingdom - Sunday, August 21, 2005 12:39 AM CDT
Dear Alison, you don't know me, I came across your diary a while back. My son (aged 8) has a port and it does seem to work well. Before he has bloods or treatment, we put a cream on called Ametop, which numbs the area and he doesn't seem to feel the needle go in. If we need his port to be accessed for a few days, then they just leave the needle and tube in but at other times we take it out and he is free to bath, swim etc. I don't claim to know anything about Hickman lines and don't know why one has a port and one a Hickman but it might be worth asking. Good Luck. Penny xx
Penny
London, UK - Sunday, August 21, 2005 11:05 AM CDT
Hi all, here's hoping you are having a fab week, where ever you have gone!!We are just back from Devon / Cornwall and on many occasions I took a momment to stop and think of you all and not take for granted things like swimmimg, beach picnics etc ENJOY your break together. Fifi is off to Norfolk tomorrow for her first ever sleepover with Granny Pixie, so like Isla I am sure there will be some seroius spoiling!!!! Love to you all. The Furbers
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Tuesday, August 16, 2005 2:51 AM CDT
Dear Alison
Your mum and dad told my mum about this website and it is a great way of passing on news about Rachel. I'm glad she is well enough for some swimming and fun. Hope your week is fantastic and hope Rachel continues to get good news from her doctors.
Janice Watt(Martin) <janice.watt@blueyonder.co.uk>
Glasgow, Scotland - Sunday, August 14, 2005 1:19 PM CDT
Just wanted to say I hope you have a wonderful time together next week and enjoy the swimming. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I think this website is a wonderful idea and your courage in the face of such heartbreak is inspiring Sandy (Miss Parker)
Sandy Parker <matthew@mspong.wanadoo.co.uk>
- Saturday, August 13, 2005 2:00 PM CDT
Hi Smithy's, Just to let you know we are thinking of you all from across the pond!! Martin has updated me on recent going ons, in particular the camper van ride to the wedding!! Glad to hear the Hickman line came out OK and that Rachel can swim for a while, she must be so excited. Best of luck for a week on Monday and have a great trip in the van. Lots of Love from Tim Laura Holly and Charlotte
Tim Parker <timp@vail.net>
Vail, CO USA - Friday, August 12, 2005 10:14 AM CDT
Love Viks
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Tuesday, August 9, 2005 7:12 PM CDT
Hello to all you brave Smiths over there .I really admire what you are doing with the website .My heart goes out to you all. With much love Sadie Shorter
Sadie Shorter <SadieShorter@keyes.com>
Fort Lauderdale, Fla U.S.A - Tuesday, August 9, 2005 3:11 PM CDT
It was so good to see you all on Thursday and to have such a lovely cuddle with Rachel! Rachel you are such a brave little girl, thank you for all my lovely drawings.
Isla, with your toothless grin, thank you for the big hug you gave me when I saw you! You are a very good girl for mummy and daddy.
Ali and Paul you remain so strong and brave yourselves when your lives are being constantly turned upside down - you still manage to smile! Ali I hope you enjoyed your few glasses of wine and a short break from the hospital for a bit. See you all soon. Love Hx
Harriet Phillips <harrietphillips1@aol.com>
- Sunday, August 7, 2005 9:07 AM CDT
Alison, we still haven't managed to get together!! Maybe if you do go to Brancaster on your week off we could join you for a morning on the beach. I really hope that things start to go to plan for you - it has been scary just reading the reports, I am so impressed by how you are coping so brilliantly. Everyone at MF Commercial sends their love. But especially myself and the girls - love Penny, Abigail and Georgina
Penny Dick <penny.dick@eu.effem.com>
Bourne, - Thursday, August 4, 2005 7:21 AM CDT
Having just read the latest entry into the journal, it underlines how incredibly brave you both were to travel so far for the wedding at the weekend, you both looked incredible considering what you go through on a daily basis. Not meaning to repeat myself every time I write, but you are doing amazingly, you write of how bright Rachel always is, I wonder if you realise that this is because of the way you have raised her and the fact that it's in her genes to be this way! The girls are gorgeous because of her gorgeous parents.
Our love always
Caro, Will and Archie
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Caroline, Will and Archie Greenwood <caro@willgreenwood.co.uk>
London, UK - Wednesday, August 3, 2005 1:33 PM CDT
Hi All, sorry to hear Rachel has been so unwell in the last 24 hours. You all sound like you have coped well with the trauma! it must have been very worrying. Love to you all, I hope you get home soon. Think of you often.
Love sinead
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, August 3, 2005 7:59 AM CDT
Dear Alison and Paul
Have just been reading how Rachel has been coping with her treatment - she sounds amazing. We are going to Brancaster tomorrow and shall say a prayer for you all on the beach - a spot we all love.
Love from Richard and Anne Bloor
Richard and Anne Bloor <bloor@burtonovery.freeserve.co.uk>
- Thursday, July 28, 2005 4:18 AM CDT
Well done on saturday Alison. I've just read your update on this weeks treatments for Rachel and been thinking of you all, just thought I'll let you know. As always lots of love The Parkers XXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
Leicester, uk - Saturday, July 23, 2005 4:47 AM CDT
It was great seeing you all last weekend, and how much Rachel was enjoying herself with all the other children, she looked so happy and full of life. Good luck on Saturday afternoon Alison, we'll be there supporting you Lots of love Charles and Maggie XX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
l, uk - Thursday, July 14, 2005 7:59 AM CDT
Thank you for updating the website, I appreciate that it must seem like just another chore at this time, but we are all really please to be able to keep uptodate with progress. You are in our thoughts and we wish you the very best progress and success with this awful treatment. Much Love. Penny, Matt, Georgina and Abigail
Penny Dick <penny.dick@eu.effem.com>
Bourne, - Thursday, July 14, 2005 3:07 AM CDT
Hi, my name is Angela James and my son Oli is also being treated for ALL at LRI.He was diagnosed in march 2004. I came across your website through the link from Jesson. Reading what you and your family are goimg through brought back lots of memories of diagnosis and the awful early days when everything was such a shock and often just a bit of a blur!! But although things are never what any of us used to consider "normal" as you seem to be doing, you develop a different "normal" and truly treasure every day. You seem to be coping really well (well done!)I will keep reading and hope everything does improve. Lots of love and prayers to you, PaulRachel and Isla x Hope to meet sometime X we are now on maintenance but due for a lumbar puncture 28th July so will look out for you x
Angela James
boston, uk - Wednesday, July 13, 2005 4:04 PM CDT
We've been thinking of you lots while we've been away and were very sorry to come back and read that little Rachel has not been very well. We do hope she has now recovered -it must have been very scary for you all. Sending you lots of love and hugs from all of us. Vicky, Andy, Issy and Georgie xxxx
Victoria Seaton <seaton.family@btinternet.com>
London, - Monday, July 11, 2005 5:38 AM CDT
Hi Ali, Paul, Isla & Rachel, just horrendous to read of the scare you had last week, but some relief to be given the clinical "all clear"... no doubt it's going to be harder still to maintain your normality when you're watching out for yet more symptoms. You're never far from our thoughts, I so admire your incredible energy to keep this site so well updated, when I'm sure sometimes it's the last thing you feel like doing. All our love to you and your gorgeous girls, Clare, Steve, Lucy & Millie xxx
Clare Barton <clareebarton@hotmail.com>
Leicester, UK - Sunday, July 10, 2005 3:30 PM CDT
Hello Alison and Paul. I am Sarah Naylor's mum and I wanted to just say that I too am thinking about you. I heard so much about your little girls when Sarah worked for you and I was very upset to hear the news. I do hope that all goes well you must remain strong and positive. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christine Naylor <christabelnaylor@aol.com>
Birmingham, - Sunday, July 10, 2005 4:29 AM CDT
Hi Alison and Paul,just to let you know you I am thinking of you and your sweet girls.Give them a huge hug from me.Lots oflove Sadie
Sadie Shorter <SadieShorter@keyes.com>
Fort Lauderdale, fla Usa - Wednesday, July 6, 2005 1:36 PM CDT
we hear from jeff and ange what your progress is. we are so in awe of your strengh and courage.god bless you both.
john and roma watkins
- Wednesday, July 6, 2005 8:01 AM CDT
Just to say as ever you are all in our thoughts. Keep strong. Let's hope Rachel is well enough for French again next week.I echo Nicky's words about normality. Haven't forgotten I owe you a girls night. Just let me know when would be good for you.
Take care.
Sarah <sarahe.short@btinternet.com>
Barsby, Leics - Tuesday, July 5, 2005 3:39 PM CDT
Alison, thanks for the update on the website - seems you are having a tough period. Just remember you WILL come out the other side and all be stronger and closer for your experiences. My love to you all - thinking of you. Penny
Penny Dick <penny.dick@eu.effem.com>
Bourne, - Tuesday, July 5, 2005 3:30 AM CDT
This website is just so fantastic - thinking of you all, I noticed Paul dropping Isla off this morning so assumed something was not well, hope things go back to your version of normal tomorrow. Lots of love Nicky
Nicky Ainscough <nicky.stephen@btinternet.com>
Leicester, UK - Monday, July 4, 2005 2:56 PM CDT
Dear Alison, Paul, Isla and Rachel,
Have just got your web site from Craig and just wanted to add a note to your guestbook saying how sorry Roger and I were to hear of all the problems. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jenny and Roger Mayhew <mayhew.hellesdon@virgin.net>
Norwich, UK - Monday, July 4, 2005 4:47 AM CDT
Hi Alison, glad to see you're all coping well with the daily changes, anytime you fancy a farm visit-feel free. Thinking of you all Daisy, Alan, Ambrose and Poppy.
Daisy Fawcett <dlvfawcett@btinternet.com>
Leicester, - Sunday, July 3, 2005 3:07 AM CDT
hello, sorry to here that rachel not feeling to good hopefully the ulsers will go away soon. i know its been ages of me to be on but me computer at home is not working and there wasnt really alot of news fust that i was going b'ham on 22nd of june. well i'm here now in icolation and had my mums stemcells on wednesday my blood counts are starting to drop and ive just had some platlets they were down to 13. i better write in my journal now bye bye xxxxxxxxxxxxhope b/m results are good xxxxxxxxxxxxx
danielle <dannowasere@aol.com>
- Saturday, July 2, 2005 12:40 AM CDT
Just been reading your news,you are all amazing,just keep positive we shall be thinking of you all, and hope the results are good news on friday. As always all our love The Parkers XXX
ch <candmparker@yahoo.com>
l, u - Thursday, June 30, 2005 8:39 AM CDT
Hi Ali, Paul, Rachel and Isla,
I know the fact that the counts were up is good news but I'm sure you are also dreading the next 3 cycles. She certainly seems to have started off with a few heavy days which must be hard going for you all. If a bit of glittery fluff from the Disney shop cheers her up then I'm sure you're quite happy to fill the house with it!
I hope Isla has recovered from her rash and virus and is back on top form.
All our thoughts are with you as you wait for the results of the bone marrow.
With love,
Helena, Tom and Henry
Helena Bower <helenabower@yahoo.co.uk>
- Monday, June 27, 2005 10:47 AM CDT
Hi,
Just called by to say hello, it was good to see you at hospital the other day, but even better to see you go home in the very kindest possible way!!!
Best of luck with the next block of treatment
All our love
Helen and Jesson xxxx
helen & Jesson <helen10@btinternet.com>
leicester, uk - Monday, June 27, 2005 1:44 AM CDT
Hi Alison-sounds like a difficult week for you all. I hope the chemo went ok and the results on sat were positive. Its so lovely that the girls are so close-best buddies. I dont want to harrass you at home but would you still like to meet for coffee in the morning. Rachel may not be going to nursery. Will wait to here from you. Much love adele xx
Adele <martinandadelebrown@tinyworld.co.uk>
- Sunday, June 26, 2005 5:54 AM CDT
Hi Rachel, glad your op' went well, lots of love Viks x
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Thursday, June 23, 2005 3:26 PM CDT
Hi Alison, thought of you alot last week - we had our week in Norfolk. We spend a day on Brancaster beach in wellies and waterproofs - can you believe we picked the week before the good weather! Please don't beat yourself up about worrying - it is quite normal and shows that you are a loving and caring Mother, actually I think you are doing wonderfully well. But please take some time for yourself as well. Love to all - Penny
Penny Dick <penny.dick@eu.effem.com>
Witham on the Hill, Bourne, - Wednesday, June 22, 2005 6:11 AM CDT
Hi Alison (yes Sinead AGAIN!!!) please dont be so hard on yourself. You reacted perfectly normally yesterday, like any mother would have done. Its good you can call into the ward and talk through your concerns, a little bit of knowledge can be worse as I guess you do let your imagination run wild! Dont bottle it up though call the Dr's and share your worries thats what thay are there for.
Love Sinead
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, June 22, 2005 5:58 AM CDT
Hello Smith Family,
Continued prayers and thoughts from this side of the Atlantic for Rachel's blood results tomorrow. Stay strong - your open communication has been inspirational - especially Rachel's positive spirit!
Love, Ken
Ken Byk <kenbyk@pacbell.net>
Menlo Park, California USA - Tuesday, June 21, 2005 11:29 PM CDT
Hi guys, just thought we'd say hello as haven't for a while (not intentional just the fact that we can't get out the front door due to hats!!!!) Thinking of you always and sending our love to you all, hope to see you very soon, lol Tom & soph xxx
Tom & Soph <hats @sophiei.com>
Londres, - Monday, June 20, 2005 4:59 PM CDT
Alison,
Sorry to read about all the frustrations. Here's hoping for a better result later this week. I am being asked all the time how Rachel (and you all) are getting on so I am trying to keep up to date using this very handy device. Lots of love to you all.
Victoria Buckingham <buck@hallaton284.fsnet.co.uk>
Hallaton, Leics UK - Monday, June 20, 2005 7:11 AM CDT
Hi Ali and Paul,
Great to see you on Saturday, sore heads all round on Sunday morning! Really sorry to read about the counts. I'm sure it is so confusing when she seems to be so well at the moment. Hope you enjoy these few quiet days at home, it's definately the weather for taking things easy, with a few ice-creams and a bit of TV!
As I said on Saturday Ali, this weblog is fantastic. I know so many of your friends are visiting regularly to see how everything is going. The energy you put into aquiring all the information, understanding it and then writing about it is so helpful to us all and we all appreciate the time you take to do it. I'm sure all the people who are involved with caring for Rachel find you a fantastic pair. Dealing with parents who have such a motivated attitude will bring the best out of them all and therefore Rachel will benefit.
I have felt a bit inhibited before to write in such a public forum, but I've always been told I like the sound of my own voice so I might become a regular! (Sinead is currently topping the league!)
Love to you all, and come on neutrophils, get a wriggle on!
Helena xxx
Helena Bower <helenabower@yahoo.co.uk>
Leicester, UK - Monday, June 20, 2005 5:56 AM CDT
Hi Guys,Hope you are coping well and we know that there is a lot of love in the family to give you the strength to go forward.She is a livley, beautiful girl and with your support,strength and love she will come out with a positive attitude which in itself will help.The photos are great and both girls look happy as can be.We are thinking of you and hope to see you and the family in Brancaster on the beach having a ball as usual.
From Gary, Julia Miller and family
Gary ,Julia Miller <JMGaryMiller@aol.com>
Leicester, - Saturday, June 18, 2005 12:21 AM CDT
Allison, your dad called in this evening as my elder and brought with him some terrific family photographs.You have two beautiful daughters and they both look great fun.
Moira and I send you our love and want you to know our thoughts are with you.
Anna Irvine <annabel.irvine@virgin.net>
Cumbernauld, NL Scotland - Thursday, June 16, 2005 5:20 PM CDT
You're right Alison - that picture is pretty scarey - but it does help us to realise the extremes that this regime is putting her body through. Let's be grateful that 4 is still a relatively unself-aware age, a few more years and the trauma of that weight gain would have been 10 fold for Rachel.
Please don't forget to say if we can help in ANY way.
Julie
x
Julie <julie@gardiner253.freeserve.co.uk>
Barsby, - Thursday, June 16, 2005 1:12 PM CDT
HI there:
Thanks for the update, Alison. Sorry that the counts are being pesky, and hope that next week will be the time. Thanks also for the updated pictures............outward appearances may change temporarily, but that same wonderful spark and spirit lie right under the surface. We send our thoughts, prayers and love to you all.
Nanc and Jim xxoo
Nancy Purkis <purkis@globility.com>
Toronto, On Canada - Wednesday, June 15, 2005 7:51 PM CDT
Great pics guys...As always, loving the girls and their big happy smiles! That put a smile on MY face!
Talk soon - lots of love,
Julie
Julie Purkis <jpurkis@somersetent.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Wednesday, June 15, 2005 1:48 PM CDT
Hi All, I bet these delays are driving you mad. Knowing that its going to be a difficult time i bet you just want to get on and get started! Nothing that you can do so I guess use the time positively and enjoy your time before the start of the BIG chemo. The pictures are great, she is as cute as ever, but as a mother of a 4 year old girl, I can only try and imagine how hard it must be to witness such dramatic physical changes. I think of you lots and admire the honesty in your journal entries, its hard to read them sometimes, but I bet its much harder to write them. So thanks for taking the time to keep us all up dated.
Love to you all, we really must try and get together.
Sinead & CO
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Tuesday, June 14, 2005 7:38 AM CDT
wow what an amazing family and what a stunning little girl.. I just love her hair !! All my best to you all especially cute little curly haired kiddie :) May you all be healed and happy
sam <trinketsandstuff@aol.com>
carmarthen, wales UK - Monday, June 13, 2005 8:04 PM CDT
Paul, Ali, Isla and Rachel. What an incredible family you are! We're thinking about you all the time, especially in the face of all the setbacks. All our love to you, and both your beautiful girls. Clare, Steve, Lucy & Millie xxxx
Clare, Steve, Lucy & Millie Barton <clareebarton@hotmail.com>
Leicester, England - Monday, June 13, 2005 3:59 PM CDT
Hi Alison, It was great to see the girl's having so much fun yesterday.
I'm sorry to hear about Rachel's low blood count. Isla can ofcourse still stay for tea tomorrow after French Club, but we understand if the arrangements have changed.
Love to everyone
Karen x.
Karen McNeelance <phil.mc91@virgin.net>
- Monday, June 13, 2005 3:52 PM CDT
Sorry to read about your blood count proplems. Barney is running the Blackpool Marathon on Sunday 19 June and would like to give his sponsorship money to a charity of your choice that has helped Rachel.Please let me know.
(Via Angela if it would be easier.)Thinking about you Big and Best love and hugs to you all,John and Jan
John and Jan Leaf <janleaf@oldgateroad.fsnet.co.uk>
- Sunday, June 12, 2005 11:04 AM CDT
Dear Smiths, we hear you had a lovely time in Norfolk, but are sorry to read the blood count is not right for treatment. Stay positive, we are thinking of you all constantly All our love The Parkers XXXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
Leicester, uk - Saturday, June 11, 2005 11:38 AM CDT
Thank you for keeping us updated. We can only imagine how desperate you must feel about the set backs. All we can do is send all our love and let you know that none of you are ever very far from our thoughts.
Special kisses to your beautiful girls from Archie.
Our love always
Caro, Will and Archie
xxxx
Caroline, Will and Archie Greenwood <caro@willgreenwood.co.uk>
London, UK - Thursday, June 9, 2005 3:53 PM CDT
Lovely to see you in Norfolk looking happy, hope that you enjoyed your evening. So sorry Rachel's blood count not up enough for next treatment, I know how frustrating it must be for you. love to you all Pixie
pixie james <pixie@ mayfield.go-plus.net>
mayfield , uk - Thursday, June 9, 2005 3:49 AM CDT
Dear Paul, Alison, Isla and Rachel
We would like you to know that we are thinking of you all and wishing you all our love and strength for the future, we shall keep reading your progress and look forward to seeing you all at some stage, with all our love and best wishes Chris, Sarah, Jessica and Alice Bird xxx
Chris and Sarah Bird <burton.bird @ virgin.net>
Lincolnshire, England - Monday, June 6, 2005 3:06 PM CDT
Hi Guys, just wanted to say hi and say that that you are still forever in my thoughts, i check your website daily for any updates. I hope to come up and visit you again very soon, it was really great seeing you last time i was up.
Big kisses for Rachel and Isla, and lots of love to you all, SARAH XXXX
Sarah & Rob Stevens <sarah_moyse@yahoo.co.uk>
Surrey, - Sunday, June 5, 2005 7:52 AM CDT
Hi Smiths, glad to read that all is going well and you all seem to have adapted to the huge life changes so well. Lets hope the blood gives Rachel a buzz for the weekend as the weather is due to be nice. I read about your friend who's child is waiting for a bone marrow transplant and that he was fortunate enough to have 6 matches. Lets hope Rachel wont need one, i have been on the Anthony Nolan register for more that 10 years and wondered have you thought about adding their link to your home page? I am sure a lot of people would consider registering - it involves a small blood test to register. Let me know if you want me to send the link or get more info for you. Love Sinead
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, May 26, 2005 10:30 AM CDT
Hi Alison, this is a fantastic way of keeping uptodate with your news, without you having to tell and retell the story each time on the phone. Thank you for keeping the website live. Hope all goes well with the forthcoming treatment. Love to you all.
Penny Dick <penny.dick@eu.effem.com>
Bourne, - Tuesday, May 24, 2005 5:31 AM CDT
Hi Alison, It was lovely to get together last week. We think about you lots. I really admire your courage and strength!Love to all
Lucy Pover <loobyinduk@btinternet.com>
- Monday, May 23, 2005 10:42 AM CDT
Dear Paul and Alison We shall be thinking of you all next week with your hospital trips. It is wonderful you are so strong. Love Richard and Anne Bloor
Richard and Anne Bloor
- Friday, May 20, 2005 5:08 PM CDT
Thank you, Alison, for finding the time to write to us at Billesdon Mums and Tots group. We think about you very much and it's really good to find this website, get your news and see the photos. Take care, lots of love from us all.
Jenny and all at Billesdon Mums and Tots. My email: <littleroos@btopenworld.com>
Belton in Rutland, Oakham, Rutland., UK - Thursday, May 19, 2005 2:47 PM CDT
Wow! Princess Rachel and entourage, bouncing on a four-poster bed in a castle, with a real butler to wait on you! What a rare treat. (I bet the Queen doesn't even do that!)
Stunned to hear your news (Dave phoned immediately after seeing Paul)& I'll show him your journal tonight. - we'll keep up to date through that - & I'll tell K&M - ...by the way - K's put on enough weight and at long last has been accepted as a donor - so she and Matt have done precisely that. Lots of love to you all Mary & Dave
Mary Gee <zebedee30@doctors.org.uk>
Coalville, Leics UK - Thursday, May 19, 2005 7:52 AM CDT
To Rachel,
It was nice to hear you had such a great day being a princess.
Margaret <margaret.moloney@eu.effem.com>
Reading, Berkshire UK - Wednesday, May 18, 2005 5:06 AM CDT
To the Smith Family
Our love and best wishes are with you all
sheena, martin and izzy
Buckland, Surrey - Tuesday, May 17, 2005 9:38 AM CDT
hi its danielle glad to here that rachel has been bouncing around and that she is not feling to sick. tell her i will give her a game of pairs and snap on thursday if we are both feeling good. c u then xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
DANIELLE <dannowasere@aol.com>
HOSPITAL, - Tuesday, May 17, 2005 8:09 AM CDT
Hi Paul, Alison,Rachel and Isla
Our love and best wishes are with you all.
Jane (Sharp), James, Rosie and Sophie Privett <priv@privettj.fsnet.co.uk>
oxfordshire, - Tuesday, May 17, 2005 3:54 AM CDT
It's been so long since we have talked. I'm sorry that it takes something like this to reopen communications. My family's hearts and prayers are for your little girl to be healthy again. More to come,
Kirk
Kirk Tippery <ktippery@brinkmannpumps.com>
Waterford, MI USA - Monday, May 16, 2005 7:24 AM CDT
Dear Rachel and Isla,
I can see you both had a great time with Hi-5! I remember watching it on television with you not so long ago. I also remember the song that you made up and danced to for me and mummy when mummy came home early one day - maybe you should be in Hi-5 and make up new dances for them.
And how exciting to have been a princess for a day Rachel! I don't know of any other little girls who have been served delicious cake by a real butler or been driven round a castle and got to jump on a four poster bed!
Did you get the little presents I sent you last week? I think about you lots and always read what mummy has written here so I can see how you're getting on.
With lots and lots of love from Sarah. X X X X X
Sarah <sarahnaylor@hotmail.com>
Nottingham, - Sunday, May 15, 2005 4:27 AM CDT
Alison, you are amazing. It's very moving to read about appreciating the little daily joys your children give you and it's a lesson to us all to slow down and listen to what our children say to us. You're so clever too - shall we start calling you Dr Ali?! I'm really impressed by the way you've got to grips with all the technicalities of Rachel's treatment and can put it down on this blog for all us simpletons to understand. Lots of love to you all, Penny
Penny McCormack <pennymccormack@talk21.com>
London, - Friday, May 13, 2005 12:55 AM CDT
To Princess Rachel,loved the photo in the Banqueting Hall,you must have had a very regal day. Lots of love The ParkersXXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, May 12, 2005 6:09 AM CDT
Love all the new photographs!How cool to meet Hi 5, fifi and mima had a great time, we did lots of dancing and came home with a bag full of small pieces of glittery paper that fell from the stage. Being a princess looks great fun, would you like to do it everyday? Mima thinks wearing a crown would get boring! Lovely to see you having fun. Love to you all. The Furbers XXxxx
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, May 11, 2005 3:18 AM CDT
Dear Isla and Rachel,
Hope you had fun being a princess for the day, I have just seen the pictures, you look fantastic.
Thomas, Paul and myself are sending you lots of love and hugs, keep strong. XXX
Venetia Murray <thebunbury@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, May 10, 2005 3:35 PM CDT
hi rachel just a little mesage to say hope you enjoyed being a beautiful princess yesturday and hope you are feeling ok. see you soon love danielle xx
danielle <dannowasere@aol.com>
Leicester, - Tuesday, May 10, 2005 8:47 AM CDT
Hi Isla and Rachel, we saw your pictures of you and Hi 5, your so lucky to meet them, I hope that made you feel better, loads of love, Ellen and Gabrielle
ellen & gabrielle <phil.mc91@virgin.net>
south croxton, - Monday, May 9, 2005 2:29 PM CDT
Dear Rachel, hope today is wonderful - sounds like its going to be fab! Lottie and Archie really enjoyed playing with you and Isla last week at Sam's - Lottie talked about it all the way home! Hope we can do it again. Lots of love Lizzie
Lizzie Bingham <lizzie_bingham@yahoo.co.uk>
Whissendine, Rutland UK - Monday, May 9, 2005 4:33 AM CDT
Dear Rachel
We hope you have a really great time Monday, you are going to make a great princess and we want to see photos.
We think about you constantly
Lots of love
Matt, Emma and Ellie xxxxx
Emma Graham <emmagraham@ic24.net>
Bath, - Sunday, May 8, 2005 3:21 PM CDT
Dear Rachel, hope you have a wonderful time on Monday, we shall look forward to seeing the photo's, and we really enjoyed seeing the ones from the DeMont. you all must have had such a good time. Lots of love The Parkers XXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
Leicester, England - Saturday, May 7, 2005 8:16 AM CDT
All the Fergusons,and the Davis's who are lucky enough to
count themselves as your old friends,send you much love.I
am at Andrew and Louises with Oscar and Siena,and my two
Tara 8,Eloise 6; we are all thinking of you and yours.
Richard Ferguson <onesonoffergus@hotmail.com>
Oxford, Oxon England - Saturday, May 7, 2005 6:08 AM CDT
Dear Paul, Alison, Rachel & Isla.
Just a brief note to say that our thoughts and well wishes are with you. Rechel sounds like she's being very brave and a real fighter.This is a great way to keep people up to date. Our love and best wishes Jim(PRATT) & Jo
James Pratt <james@jamespratt4.wanadoo.co.uk>
Northants - Saturday, May 7, 2005 3:30 AM CDT
Sorry it's a while since we've been in touch. I'm glad the girls enjoyed Hi 5 so much. Richard and I always read your updates with huge admiratioon. It puts our everyday inconvenieces into real perspective. Hope to see you soon.
Loads and loads of love to you all
Sarah, Richard, Martha, Eleanor and Samuelxxxxxxxxxx
Sarah Short <sarahe.short@btinternet.com>
Barsby, - Friday, May 6, 2005 2:04 PM CDT
Hi Smithys.The photos are great.The girls must have been sooo excited to meet Hi5(of course I have no idea who they are but are obviously a Big Deal over there)!! Just to let you know you are always in my thoughts .I had Ella visit us over in Florida for 2 weeks(flew on her own for the first time.We had a great time together;she is growing up so fast.Loads of Love and Hugs to all of you.XX (-: Sadie
Sadie Shorter <sadie shorter@keyes.com>
Fort Lauderdale, Fl U.S.A - Friday, May 6, 2005 10:33 AM CDT
Glad you had a good weekend with the girls and hope Rachel's treatment goes ok. Just wanted to say thankyou for letting me speak to you last week and also for letting me see this website. I really do appreciate it. Best wishes
Jodie Sabin <jls39@le.ac.uk>
Leicester, - Thursday, May 5, 2005 4:15 AM CDT
Hi again from your Canadian family!
Sorry for the delay in treatment, but glad Rachel is having a good and energetic week! We think of you so often and wish we were closer, but we are there in spirit. Keep up the excellent attitudes and optimistic spirit and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to all,
Nanc and Jim xxooo
nancy purkis <purkis@globility.com>
oakville, on canada - Wednesday, May 4, 2005 10:51 AM CDT
Hi girls, guess what? we are off to see Hi 5 this evening too. We are at the 6.30pm show, so will look out for you in case you are there too. Daddy is staying at home to look after Lulu so its just us big girls going to have fun.
Hope you enjoy it.
Love sinead, Fifi and Mima XXX
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
- Tuesday, May 3, 2005 3:26 AM CDT
Hi Smith's...
I keep up regularly with Rachel's progress, and you are all in my prayers every day! Your sharing of the updates helps us to feel that we are there with you, and we know what to be praying for. Thank you for explaining things in an understandable way.
It is especially encouraging to hear your strength and optimism, and that you are able to find some joy in the midst of such a trying time.
My Love and The Very Best to all of you!
Ken
Ken Byk <kenbyk@pacbell.net>
Menlo Park, California USA - Sunday, May 1, 2005 6:23 PM CDT
Hope you are having a happy Bank Holiday weekend as you say in your news - love to you all. Richard and Anne Bloor
Richard and Anne Bloor <bloor@burtonovery.freeserve.co.uk>
- Sunday, May 1, 2005 3:20 PM CDT
We are in Surrey visiting Louise & Andrew Ferguson and have now read all your latest news - devastated to hear about Rachel and we send all our love and very best wishes for her recovery.
Jerry Ferguson, Sally & Graham Moore <jerry.ferguson@blueyonder.co.uk>
London & Leics, UK - Sunday, May 1, 2005 3:19 PM CDT
Thinking of you every day.
Our Love.
Richard and Jeannie Thompson.
Richard & Jean Thompson <richardt@webleicester.co.uk>
Leicester, UK - Friday, April 29, 2005 12:09 AM CDT
Dear Paul and family
Our thoughts are with you, take care all of you.
Nicholas, Kerry and Mart
Nicholas Ojari <nick@arvo.co.uk>
Leicester, UK - Friday, April 29, 2005 10:58 AM CDT
Dear Alison, Paul, Isla and Rachel
We think of you all the time and find the updates so helpful to understand at least a little of what you are going through. Your courage is truly humbling.
Lots and lots of love and special kisses from Archie to Isla and Rachel.
Caro, Will and Archie
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Caroline, Will and Archie Greenwood <caro@willgreenwood.co.uk>
London, UK - Wednesday, April 27, 2005 3:28 PM CDT
Dear Paul and Alison, just read your up date, what a 'seesaw'time you are all having, but glad you are trying to keep as 'normal' as possible. Charles and I are having the little Wheelers for a few hours after school on friday which we are really looking forward to,so don't forget us if you ever want afew hours out one evening. As ever love to you all Charles and Maggie XXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, April 27, 2005 9:48 AM CDT
Hi Alison, keep loggin on to check how Rachels getting on. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. love Daisy,Alan,Ambrose and poppyxx
Daisy <dlvfawcett@btinternet.com>
Leics, Gb - Wednesday, April 27, 2005 7:41 AM CDT
Hi Smiths, sorry to hear Rachel was poorly last week, but glad she bounced back so quickly. I catch up on your news several times each week and cant say how great it is to be able to do so with out disturbing you all. Think of you lots and please remember we would love to help in anyway possible, we are just a call away. The ladies in the creche at Cannons asked after you and sent their love (not sure how they knew about Rachel) Jane, Lucy and Hina send a big hug and kiss. Love to you all - Sinead & Co
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Tuesday, April 26, 2005 3:33 AM CDT
Dear Paul, Alison, Isla and Rachel
The Murray's, Agar's, Barker's, Cappers are thinking of you.
Elisabeth <elisabeth@murrayhdh.wanadoo.co.uk>
- Monday, April 25, 2005 6:18 AM CDT
Dear Paul, Alison, Rachel and Isla
We are so sorry to hear that Rachel is poorly. We have just read your updates and are overwhelmed with your courage.
Our thoughts are with you.
Love Paul, Ali and Darcey
Paul, Ali and Darcey Hyam <alihyam@hotmail.co.uk>
Leicester , - Sunday, April 24, 2005 12:42 AM CDT
I read Alison's updates and think of you all every day. Love and kisses to Rachel and Isla.
Lorraine and Geoff Nichols <lorraine@astleyaps.co.uk>
Leicester, - Saturday, April 23, 2005 8:37 AM CDT
Paul, Alison and girls - thanks for posting such regular updates. Breadsticks are my favourite too! Thinking of you all daily. Matt, Emma and Ellie
Matt and Emma Graham <emmagraham@ic24.net>
Bath, - Friday, April 22, 2005 2:32 PM CDT
Dear Isla and Rachel, hope you enjoyed Legoland, did you go on the fairytale boat ride with the smoke, Millie and I really liked that when we went. Hope we can see you both soon. Love Flora McCormack
Penny McCormack <pennymccormack@talk21.com>
London, UK - Thursday, April 21, 2005 12:24 AM CDT
Hi Alison and Paul, sorry I've missed you at school this week - this site is such a fantastic way to keep up, without you having to relive all the latest news time after time when people ask. Thinking of you all and hope to catch up soon. Lots of love Nicky & Don xxx and kisses from the boys tooxx
Nicky Ainscough <nicky@nickystephenmarketing.co.uk>
Leicestershire, UK - Thursday, April 21, 2005 8:09 AM CDT
great website, i have just read the latest on sweet little Rachel's progress.she is such a brave girl.Thinking of you all at this difficult time. lots of love louise,simon, emma and james kemp
kemp family <simonkemp@dsl.pipex.com>
loughborough, England - Tuesday, April 19, 2005 2:10 PM CDT
Alison, thanks for the update. It is great to hear that you all seem to be keeping cheerfull - love to you all. xxxxx PS Looking forward to being a full-time Mum in a few months, so hope to have more time to catch up.
Penny Dick <penny.dick@eu.effem.com>
Bourne, - Tuesday, April 19, 2005 6:51 AM CDT
Dear Alison, Paul, Isla and Rachel,
Thanks for the latest update we do like to follow all your latest news. (we look every other day). The gils have just spotted your photographs and they thought Rachel's bed looked cool in hospital they wanted to know if she can watch TV in bed !! Great to hear you got to Lego Land.
See you soon, Karen, Phil, Ellen and Gabriellex.x.
Karen <phil.mc91@virgin.net>
- Monday, April 18, 2005 2:32 PM CDT
Paul, Alison, Rachel and Isla,
its taken an absolute age to make contact, for that we are sorry.
Your girls are truly wonderful, and you are all so very very courageous.
Our thoughts continue to be with you.
Much love Matt, Emma and Ellie
This web site is an inspirational tool.
Matt and Emma Graham <emmagraham@ic24.net>
Bath, - Monday, April 18, 2005 2:05 PM CDT
Hi Paul Ali,Rachel and Isla,What a great way to keep in touch.Just to let you know I am thinking of you,and pray for Rachels recovery soon.Kiss the girls for me.Much love and Hugs.Sadie xxx
Sadie Shorter <sadieshorter@keyes.com>
Fort Lauderdale, Fl U.S.A. - Monday, April 18, 2005 12:05 AM CDT
Dearest Rachel
I hope the transfusion went well at the weekend. Please ask your Mummy & Daddy if we can play together soon.
I can't wait to see you & Isla.
Lots of love
Your friend Ollie
xxx
Oliver Mayhew <laurie@22jermyn.com>
Sussex, England - Monday, April 18, 2005 5:11 AM CDT
Dearest Paul & Ali, So glad you managed to get to Legoland, what a precious time that must have been. So lovely to see you last weekend, and to read the latest update on your amazing little angel. Sending all our love & hope to you all & hope it's not too long till we see you again, Clare, Steve, Lucy & Millie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Clare, Steve, Lucy & Millie <clareebarton@hotmail.com>
Leicester, UK - Monday, April 18, 2005 4:53 AM CDT
We've just found out about your website. What a brave little girl Rachel is and we all wish her well. If there is anything we can do to help, please do not hesitate to contact us. Love from Shirley, Martin, Joshua and Charlotte
Shirley Johnson <shirleyaj42@hotmail.com>
Leicestershire , UK - Sunday, April 17, 2005 3:14 PM CDT
Hi Alison,Paul,Isla,Rachel
What a super idea for keeping in touch.Loved the pictures.Always in my thoughts and prayers. Love Aunt Betty
ELIZ D MCSKIMMING <rhonaw38@hotmail.co.uk>
COATBRIDGE, SCOTLAND - Sunday, April 17, 2005 7:48 AM CDT
Paul and Alison, we cannot begin to imagine what you both are going through and wish to send our sincere best wishes, to you all. With the recent Birth of our own daughter (Lilly Georgia - born Sunday 10th April)we can only now begin to understand, just how precious our children are and what joy they bring.
Thinking of you always and hope to see you soon.
Cousin George and Tracy
George Pratt <georgehpratt@hotmain.com; george.pratt@rokgroup.com>
Northampton, UK - Saturday, April 16, 2005 2:53 PM CDT
Dear Alison, Paul,Isla & Rachel, just to let you know I'm still thinking of you & praying for brave little Rachel. lots of love Pixie
Pixie James <pixie@mayfield.go-plus.net>
Mayfield , uk - Saturday, April 16, 2005 1:32 PM CDT
Paul, Alison, Isla, and Rachel. I feel deeply sorry for you at this terrible time. The photos are wonderful and they really show how sweet and happy this little girl is. She looks like shes always putting on a brave face.Awww. I hope rachel gets better soon. xx
Rachel Spencer - Age12 <cool_gal_rachel_11@hotmail.com>
England - Saturday, April 16, 2005 3:37 AM CDT
Paul, Alison, Isla and Rachel
All our thoughts are with you as you face another difficult weekend. The pictures are fantastic and show the great strength that Rachel has. She is amazing!
Loads and loads of love to you all
Justin, Emma, Jessica, Poppy and Toby xxxxxxxxxxx
Justin, Emma, Jessica, Poppy and Toby <justin2_trayner@yahoo.co.uk>
- Saturday, April 16, 2005 2:00 AM CDT
Paul and Alison
My thoughts are with you and your family . Keep Positive and strong.
Alan Pole <alpole1@btinternet.com>
Leicester, - Friday, April 15, 2005 4:00 PM CDT
Paul and Alison
Being so far away I have only just heard this news. Despite the distance my thoughts are with you all.
Best wishes
Cheese
Anthony Couse <anthony.couse@ap.jll.com>
Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 7:17 PM CDT
Hi Rachel,Isla,Alison and Paul.
Just got back from holiday in Tenerife and we have found out about your great website, love the pictures!! Great to see you at Nicola's the other day! Thinking of you all.
Lots of Love
Will,Jo,Becky and Jamie Scrivins
x x x x
Scrivins <Scrivins@aol.com>
- Tuesday, April 12, 2005 2:17 PM CDT
Hi Alison,
We've only just met through our childrens pre-school, but your courage is inspirational. Rachel is a very lucky little girl to have such a wonderful and caring Mum. If there is anything I can do, just ask. With very best wishes and prayers, Camilla McKay.
Camilla McKay
- Monday, April 11, 2005 3:39 PM CDT
Dear All
The website is a great idea and we are very glad that Rachel is responding well to the treatment and will keep checking in on her. The photos are fab - what a little star you are Rachel! Keep on shining and we'll keep thinking of you! Love to you all
Sally, Keith and Maisie xxx
Sally Langley <swoodyatt@aol.com>
- Monday, April 11, 2005 8:37 AM CDT
Hola Paul, Alison, Isla and Rachel,
You are never far from my thoughts and I know you will all get through it. What a couragious family you are.
My love and prayers.
Rita XXXX
Rita James <ritajames@wanadoo.es>
Port d'Andratx, Mallorca Spain - Sunday, April 10, 2005 9:48 AM CDT
Dear Smithies
Thinking of you all, I hope you two girls remember me from our lovely holidays - I missed you all last year, and
look forward to the next one.
Much love, Ray ( Ollie's poppa)xxx
Ray Smith <laurie@22jermyn.com>
- Sunday, April 10, 2005 9:01 AM CDT
Dear Smithies, it was so good to see you all last night,and what good form Rachel and Isla were on, I guess it was seeing that 'tease' Uncle Charles again!!!Take care all of you. Lots of love Charles and MaggieXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
Leicester, England - Sunday, April 10, 2005 5:35 AM CDT
Peter and I have just seen your website for the first time. What a brilliant idea, so we can keep up with your progress without phone calls etc.! The photos are great and we will be checking regularly. Our love to you all. Peter and Gay Martin
Gay Martin <vgaymartin@hotmail.com>
Leicester, - Saturday, April 9, 2005 12:03 AM CDT
Hi Paul, Alison, Isla and Rachel
Just to let you know we're thinking of you all over here in HK, with fingers, toes and everything else firmly crossed. Big bro (uncle Martin) has been a wonderful postman, helping keep us all up-2-date and we have Mr. Murray here this w/e to give us a shot of "home" news. Wishing you all strength and lots of smiles to help with the steps ahead,
Best wishes,
Peter, Kate, Harriet & wee George
Peter & Kate Martin
Hong Kong - Saturday, April 9, 2005 5:53 AM CDT
Dearest Paul and Alison, I've just read Rachel's update on the site, so glad everything going to plan, and that Rachel has gone to Play school, what an achievement. Charles has just completed his 1st week of retirement!! it's great. Love as always to you all Charles and MaggieXX
Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
Leicester, England - Friday, April 8, 2005 11:35 AM CDT
Great to have an update. I think maybe Brancaster will be a bit chilly this weekend!! But have a lovely time where ever you decide to go.
Penny Dick
- Friday, April 8, 2005 9:31 AM CDT
Hi to you all. This is a wonderfull way of keeping up with Rachels treatment and progress without intruding on the family too much.
Our feelings, best wishes and positive thoughts are with Rachel and all her family,who also need help and support at this dificult time. Children are very tough and resilient, sometimes not so, Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles etc.
All our love. Anton & Donna Eve. x x x x
(Good plug for "Give Blood" in yesterdays journal. Until you need a transfusion you don't realise how vital someone else's blood can be).A x
Anton & Donna Eve <antoneve@tiscali.fr>
Les Baux de Provence, France - Thursday, April 7, 2005 10:58 AM CDT
Wonderful to be able to keep up with you all...I send you my love and prayers XXX
Gaynor Atkinson <gaynor@thetower.org>
Norfolk, - Thursday, April 7, 2005 7:20 AM CDT
Dear Paul Ali Isla and Rachel - the website is fantastic, well done you for writing so well about such hard matters. It's good to have some idea of just what Rachel (and you) are all going through. We missed you in Norfolk at Easter(especially on the egg hunt!), but thought about you a lot. I hope you have a fantastic time in Disneyland. With lots and lots of love to you all
Penny, Adam, Issy, Ed, Millie and Flora McCormack <pennymccormack@talk21.com>
London, - Thursday, April 7, 2005 5:35 AM CDT
Dear Alison, Paul, Isla and Rachel,
I felt really guilty having disturbed your few precious moments of rest on Sunday morning, but I'm so pleased to know about your web site. It's a fantastic idea. Keep up dating the news we will follow it with positive anticipation.
Phil, Karen, Ellen and Gabrielle <phil.mc91@virgin.net>
- Wednesday, April 6, 2005 4:41 PM CDT
Dear Paul, Alison, Isla and Rachel
Thanks so much for keeping us informed of Rachel's progress. I am crossing my fingers for you that she will be well enough to go to Eurodisney and wish you all a happy well earned break.
Lots of love
James and Polly
James and Polly Sellicks <polly@pollysellicks.com>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, April 6, 2005 1:18 PM CDT
To Rachel,
I am very pleased to hear you are feeling well at the moment. I really like your photos especially the one where you are making a funny face. I will send you another card next week.
Lots of love Jemima xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Jemima Sellicks <polly@pollysellicks.com>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, April 6, 2005 1:13 PM CDT
Dear Rachel,
I hope you keep feeling well enough to go to Eurodisney - I wish I could come with you!
Lots of love
Emily xxxxxxxxxxx
Emily Sellicks
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, April 6, 2005 1:07 PM CDT
We are all thinking of you and trying to send positive energy Rachel's way - keep strong and take care of each other.
Lots of love
The Sturmey's
James, Nicola, Harry & Charlotte <jamessturmey@aol.com>
Leicester, - Wednesday, April 6, 2005 12:16 AM CDT
We are all thinking of you and trying to send positive energy Rachel's way - keep strong and take care of each other.
Lots of love
The Sturmey's
James, Nicola, Harry & Charlotte <jamessturmey@aol.com>
Leicester, - Wednesday, April 6, 2005 12:15 AM CDT
Hello my friends! Thinking about all of you every day and sending all of my good karma your way. This site is fantastic - and the photos are wonderful. Sending you lots of love (and big hugs to the "girlies"!!)
Julie xoxoxoxoxo
jpurkis@somersetent.com <jpurkis@somersetent.com>
Toronto, ON Canada - Wednesday, April 6, 2005 10:49 AM CDT
Hi Alison, Paul Isla & Rachel
think the website is agreat way to keep everyone informed/upto date, Karen let me know the address. you are all in our thoughts and prayers, we wish the very best for Rachel and are here if needed.
Love Jo, Martin & Elizabeth Charles
Jo Charles <mjc@martinjc.me.uk>
croxton, - Wednesday, April 6, 2005 10:04 AM CDT
Hi Alison, Paul, Isla & Rachel,
Just to let you know we're all thinking of you constantly.
I think like a lot of people we're feeling a bit helpless right now, so please, please remember, if there is anything we can do, to let us know.
Joe sends a kiss and Jerod sends a hug (he doesn't do kisses!) and we hope to see you soon.
Lots of Love
Kate, Mark, Joe and Jerod <kate@cannonland.com>
Sheffield, UK - Wednesday, April 6, 2005 4:35 AM CDT
Hi Alison, Paul Isla and Rachel, so glad to have this forum to make contact. Like all your friends we have been relying on 2nd and 3rd hand news and not wanting to bother you with phone calls. I did pop over to see you both on WD 27 but you had gone home for a few days! The photo's are great I cant believe how grown up they both look, I dont know why I am surprised as Fifi Mima and Lulu are now well beyond the baby stage. Do you remember that stage!! hard work but we had a lot of fun, I plan to start Lulu at Tumble Tots in September with the dreaded Irene, remember her. The journal is great I am amazed at your technical knowledge, its incredible how previously baffaling jargon can become common place language. Would love to see you at some point. Hopefully you might get chance to escape to Norfolk at some point and we could get together with the girls then. Thinking of you all, love and prayers. Sinead, Mark and girls XXXXX
Sinead Furber <sinead.furber@uk.ngrid.com>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, April 6, 2005 3:38 AM CDT
Dear Paul,Alison, Isla and Rachel,
What a wonderful way to keep in touch.Our updates have all been second or third hand up to now.
We think of you constantly and would like to help but don't know how. It must be comforting to know you have so much GLOBAL support.
We add our love and best wishes for a speedy recovery to you all.
Michael and Trish.
Trish Wilford <michael@wilford.com>
Billesdon., U.K. - Tuesday, April 5, 2005 11:56 PM CDT
Dear Paul and Alison
What a great way of keeping everybody informed!! Think about you lots, it was lovely to see you last week all be it brief. We are recovering from 5 weeks of chicken pox but would love to get together soon, hope you got the presses via Nics. Much love Ashley , Lucy India and Fred x
Lucy Pover <loobyinduk@btinternet.com>
- Tuesday, April 5, 2005 5:33 PM CDT
Dear Rachel
You are a very special cousin. I like the tortoise on this website and we like to read your news.
I love you. love Tilly
Tilly Wheeler <nwheeler@belvoircastle.com>
Hoby - Leicestershire, - Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:14 PM CDT
Dear Rachel
You are a very brave cousin. Please come and bake more cakes with us soon. I like the way you ice the cakes.
Love from Max
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Max Wheeler
Hoby - Leicestershire, - Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:08 PM CDT
Dear Rachel
Hope you enjoyed your play at our house. I would really really like to see you soon. Lots and lots of love Harriet
Harriet Wheeler
Hoby, - Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:02 PM CDT
Hi Alison Paul Isla & Rachel,What a lovely idea to have this web site--I have thought of you so often whilst I've been in Australia.It is so good to see Isla & Rachel looking happy. What a brave little girl Rachel is.I do hope she will respond to the next treatment& you can all keep your spirits up. Our love to you all Ted & Pixie
Pixie James <pixie@mayield.go-plus.net>
mayfield, uk - Tuesday, April 5, 2005 7:45 AM CDT
Hi Alison, beautiful photo's of beautiful girls!! Stay strong and happy for them. It's great that I can be updated at the click of a button!! Love and best wishes to you all. xx
Toni Oldfield <toni.oldfield@eu.effem.com>
- Tuesday, April 5, 2005 7:38 AM CDT
Dear Alison Paul Isla and Rachel. Just to let you know our thoughts and prayers and with you all. Mary and Ann, Belvoir Castle.
Mary <mary@belvoircastle.com>
Grantham, United Kingdom - Tuesday, April 5, 2005 4:28 AM CDT
Dear Paul, Alison, Isla and Rachel, Keep your spirits up and look after yourselves. We are thinking about you all and in particular Rachel a great deal...what a great way to keep us all updated!!
Celia and Charlie Bloor
Hallaton, - Monday, April 4, 2005 12:19 AM CDT
From Cape Town. Good to be able to keep up to date with Rachel, though Sam gives us news regularly. All the best to you all and hope to see you before too long.
Love Annete & John
Annette Richardson
Cape Town, S A - Monday, April 4, 2005 11:26 AM CDT
Paul,Alison,Isla & Rachel,
Think positive and have faith in a complete recovery
for little Rachel, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Much love Jose & Ron
R.V.Smith. <Muxloe.Smith @ Virgin.Net>
Kirby Muxloe, England - Monday, April 4, 2005 10:11 AM CDT
Dear Paul and Alison
We are so pleased to see your photos and read all about little Rachel's illness and especially to let you both know that we are thinking of you all and praying for Rachel's recovery. Love from Richard and Anne Bloor
Richard and Anne Bloor
Leicester, UK - Monday, April 4, 2005 5:24 AM CDT
isla n rachel love u both so much n i really hope i can visit soon thinking of u always your fave babysitter kayla x x
kayla <kayla_est88@hotmail.com>
- Monday, April 4, 2005 4:54 AM CDT
Dear Paul, Alison, Isla & Rachel
This really helps to understand some of what you are going through. I am glad to see Rachel still has the sparkle in her eyes despite all she has been through. As with all your friends, you know we are thinking about you all the time. Lots of love Peter, Victoria, Florence & Jamie
Victoria Buckingham <buck@hallaton284.fsnet.co.uk>
Hallaton, Leics UK - Monday, April 4, 2005 3:35 AM CDT
Dear Paul & Alison, and Isla & Rachel...
You are all in my thoughts and prayers every day! Thank you for putting this website together so we can all track Rachel's progress. I'm sure you can all feel our prayers and positive thoughts, and I hope they are of some comfort as you go through this difficult period. I know that with Rachels strength and all of the love of family and friends, she will beat this disease. Stay strong, and know that we are all with you in mind and spirit!
Lots of Love from this side of the Atlantic,
Ken Byk
Ken Byk <kenbyk@pacbell.net>
Menlo Park, California USA - Sunday, April 3, 2005 7:56 PM CDT
Dearest Paul,Alison, Isla and little Dachel,
Thank you so much for keeping us informed, this website is great. The pictures are wonderful they made me both laugh and cry. Rachel,you are so brave and an inspiration to everyone, i think of you everyday x I hope to be visiting very soon. I have some lovely photos from my wedding to show you, including a very special one of you,me, mummy and Isla. Keep Smiling, lots of love from Sarah XXXXXX
Sarah & Rob Stevens <sarah_moyse@yahoo.co.uk>
London, - Sunday, April 3, 2005 2:27 PM CDT
Dear Paul, Alison, Isla and Rachel,
Thank you for your journal and for being so open about this desparate time you are all going through - because you`re ready to share in this way, you open the door to all the love and support your family and friends so urgently want to give you.
We are keeping in touch through Sam and Martin, but wanted to send you our love and to say that we are thinking of you all and willing you forward with all the positive thoughts we can.
With love, Richard and Glenys
Richard and Glenys Harris
Henfield, Sussex, - Sunday, April 3, 2005 1:29 PM CDT
To dear little Rachel, Keep on smiling like you were in the photographs, and playing. Lots of love Will Parker and Polly (the cat)XXXXXXXXX
William Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
Leicester, England - Sunday, April 3, 2005 1:26 PM CDT
Dear Ali,Paul,Ily and Rachel - This web site is an absolutely fantastic idea! Now we don't have to keep bothering you for the much wanted up dates! You are all utterly brilliant and you are all being so strong. We are thinking of you constantly. XXX PS Freya wants to know when she can have Rachel and Isla to play again?
Lots of Love Uncle Martin,Auntie Sam,Freya and Frankie (woof!) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Sam Smith <samskitchen@btinternet.com>
leicester, uk - Sunday, April 3, 2005 11:06 AM CDT
Paul,Alison, Isla and Rachel,
The web site is a very good idea and the photos are great!We all hope and pray that Rachel makes a full and complete recovery.I know you guys have had a really rough time over the past couple of months and it must be a terrible worry for all of you. But I know with todays' medicines and technology that this disease can be overcome and Rachel will go on to live the life that she deserves. All the best and we look forward to seeing you soon and reading about Rachel's recovery. What a brave little girl!
Big Al, Helen, Cam, Han and Elly.
Alan Stainforth <astainforth@parkridgeholdings.com>
Braunston, Rutland, - Saturday, April 2, 2005 1:03 PM CST
Just another "hello" from Canada and to say how wonderful to see the pictures of the 2 beautiful girls!! Had a good chat with Angela today and glad to hear that you are getting a bit of spring weather. That will brighten all the spirits! Thinking of you and praying for positive results. Lots of love,
Nanc and Jim xxoo
nancy and jim purkis <purkis@globility.com>
oakville , on canada - Saturday, April 2, 2005 8:17 AM CST
Dear Alison,Paul,Isla and Rachel.
What a fantastic way to let everyone know what is going on.Beautiful pictures.We are all thinking of you and looking forward to the next holiday we can all be together.Lots of love Kerrie,Micky, Ella and Meg.xxxx
Kerrie Guthrie <century2000@hotmail.com>
Hove, Sussex England - Saturday, April 2, 2005 1:37 AM CST
To Rachel Get well soon. We liked seeing your photos
love your friends
Martha and Eleanorxxx
Sarah Short <sarahe.short@btinternet.com>
- Friday, April 1, 2005 11:48 AM CST
Dear Paul, Alison, Isla & Rachel
I really wanted you all to know that all of the congregation at St Bartholomew's Church, Kirby Muxloe continue to pray for a complete recovery for Rachel. We give our support for you and all the Smith/Parker family during this very traumatic time. With much love and great optimism for your precious little Rachel's recovery. Jane and Peter Fletcher
Jane Fletcher <jane@jfletcher.fsworld.co.uk>
Leicester, England - Friday, April 1, 2005 10:11 AM CST
Dear Alison,Paul Isla and Rachel, what a wonderful idea this web site is,it must be so comforting to know how many people are thinking of you all at this time. Keep strong, With lots of love and hugs to you all, Charles, Maggie and Will XXX
Charles and Maggie Parker <candmparker@yahoo.com>
Leicester, England - Friday, April 1, 2005 10:00 AM CST
Hi Alison, Fantasitc to see the lovely photos and also read the update on Rachel's treatment. It is a great idea to set up this website - well done you to have grappled with the technology! Much Love to you all.
Penny, Matt, Georgina and Abigail
Bourne, England - Friday, April 1, 2005 9:08 AM CST
Thanks for including us in your guestbook. The photos are fantastic and the girls beautiful.
We are sure that with our constant prayers and those of all your friends and family Rachel will have a wonderful result.
Love from Debby & Ed
Debby & Ed Byk <edbyk@aol.com>
Palm Desert, CA USA - Thursday, March 31, 2005 6:00 PM CST
Hi Alison and Paul
This is a great idea. I loved seeing photos of the girls - they are gorgeous. The one of Rachel on the hospital bed is a mini you Alison, very funny, it made me laugh and cry at the same time. What a brave little girl. Lots of love to you all
Wendy, Simon, Kiah and Immie xxxxxxxx
Wendy Spilsbury <wendy.spilsbury@virgin.net >
Bath, - Thursday, March 31, 2005 3:49 PM CST
Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know about this site - it is great to be able to hear how Rachel is doing without feeling that I am bothering you when you have so much to cope with. I am in awe of the way you seem to be coping - I'm sure you will deny that you are, but the fact that you have managed to put this site together is a testament to your strength; Rachel is lucky to have such a Mummy - however dreadful her luck in other ways at the moment.
GIve her our love
Julie and Alicia <Julie@gardiner253.freeserve.co.uk>
Barsby, - Thursday, March 31, 2005 3:32 PM CST
Dear Paul,Alison,Rachel,and Isla,
What a wonderful thing technology is!- to be able to keep all your friends informed of Rachels treatment and progress in this way is simply fantastic - if only we could click on a mouse and Rachel would be cured!!!
However,if love and support of family and friends,positive
thoughts and,hopefully, the best possible treatment is what is needed then she will emerge a bright and shining little Star and you will know that your love and strength and that of those around you has helped her along that road.
Thankyou so much for sharing your ordeal with us and for giving us the opportunity to let you know that you are constantly in our thoughts.
Georgie and Michael Lewis
Michael and Georgina Lewis <www.lewis974@btinternet.com>
- Thursday, March 31, 2005 2:22 PM CST
Dear Rachel, I think your the greatest! Mummy and daddy have told me how brave you and all the familly have been and i just want to be like you. We all cannot wait to splash around together on our next holiday, Isla and Ollie too. We will also learn how to waterski and play tennis alot better than our parents. (who needs a wetsiut to barefoot in eh?!)
We are all thinking of you every day and just wanna give you a big cuddle and a huge kiss. Big love!
Ella Holden <anna@cucumberlane.co.uk>
london, UK - Thursday, March 31, 2005 12:20 AM CST
Paul and Alison your web site is wonderful and your positive attitude inspirational.We join all your family and friends in praying hard to God to give Rachel the strength to fight this illness,together with her Star Parents.
We send our admiration and best love to all four of you,
John and Jan xxxx
John and Jan Leaf <janleaf@oldgateroad.fsnet.co.uk>
Leicestershire, UK - Thursday, March 31, 2005 12:18 AM CST
Paul and Alison:
We send greetings across the Atlantic and the hope that your little Rachel will soldier on through this difficult time.
I'm sure your friends and family appreciate this latest communication technology! We're glad to be in the loop!
Thinking of you.
Pat&Bob Martin
Pat Martin <patbobmartin@aol.com>
TORONTO, ONT CANADA - Thursday, March 31, 2005 11:47 AM CST
Dearest Paul, Alison, Isla & Rachel,
Brilliant idea! (Not one of Daddy's then??) Thinking of you all and hoping to see you very soon! Sending all our love, hugs and big bright smiley things, Tom & Sophxxx
Tom & Sophie Parker <hats@sophiei.com>
London, UK - Thursday, March 31, 2005 11:01 AM CST
We're so glad to know what's going on; the website is a great idea! Can't send much more than tons of love from our end- and from your email it sounds as if you are coping brilliantly. Tim off to Australia tomorrow to see Katie and go to a wedding, and between that and other travels I don't think we'll be in England this summer. Bummer; we'd love to be able to see you all! As it is, we are always thinking of you and look forward to any updates. Lots and lots of love, Tim and Laura
Tim and Laura Parker <laurap@vail.net>
Vail, CO USA - Thursday, March 31, 2005 10:53 AM CST
Dear Paul & Alison,
Thank you for sharing Rachel's progress. We will pass your news on to Matt & Emma.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Your positive attitude will see you through and soon you will be one happy family once more.
Love Glen, Mick & family.
Mick Graham <Mick.graham@crawco.co.uk>
Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire., - Thursday, March 31, 2005 8:08 AM CST
Dearest Paul, Alison, Isla & Rachel
How clever of you to set this up and to keep everyone updated. The pictures are gorgeous & it is lovely to see the girls looking so happy despite everything. We think about you all the time & will come up as soon as you want.Lots of love to your brave little girls & to their very courageous parents,
Craig, Laurie, Ollie & Clemmie xx
Laurie & Craig <laurie@22jermyn.com >
Sussex, England - Thursday, March 31, 2005 7:25 AM CST
Dear Alison, Paul, Isla and darling Rachel, We think of you constantly. We send you all our love, our hope and all our positive thoughts.
Caro, Will and Archie xxxxxxxxx
Caroline, Will and Archie Greenwood <caro@willgreenwood.co.uk>
London, England - Thursday, March 31, 2005 6:29 AM CST
Dear Alison, Paul, Isla and Rachel
What a great idea to set this up as I have been longing to hear how little Rachel is doing but have not wanted to ring and ask. She looks amazing considering what she is going through. We three wish all the love and luck in the world and our thoughts are with you always.
With lots of love, Venetia, Mutsy and Thomas. XXX
Venetia Murray <thebunbury@hotmail.com>
Leicester, England - Thursday, March 31, 2005 6:21 AM CST
Dear Paul and Alison,
Really appreciate the update - we have shared Angela and Geoff's pain over the past weeks but sadly have not been a great comfort to them as we too have felt such pain. We are, though, convinced that with the strength of your love and support, Rachel will soon be back to her usual happy, smiling and healthy self and you too will be enjoying a normal life.
Love Ced and Lynne
Ced Ingleton <ced.ingleton@tudor-rose.co.uk>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, March 31, 2005 4:09 AM CST
Dearest Paul, Ali, Isla & Rachel,
We're all thinking of you every day, and send all our love & hope. You're being so incredibly brave, though it probably doesn't feel like it, Rachel you're an amazing little girl! This journal is a wonderful way to keep in touch, and hope we do see you all soon. With all our love and big kisses from Lucy & Millie xxxxxxxxx
Clare, Steve, Lucy & Millie <clareebarton@hotmail.com>
Leicester, UK - Thursday, March 31, 2005 3:50 AM CST
The Smithy's
Are thoughts are with you all. You know where we are if you need us. Be strong and keep smiling. Paul, with all you have survived and put yourself & Alison through in your life you will get through this with the love and help from each other your family's and friends. We wish we could do more. With all our love Maz Emma & Josh xxxx
Maz <james@maziak.co.uk>
Wellingborough, - Thursday, March 31, 2005 2:54 AM CST
Dearest Smithys,
Fantastic smiles in your photos!! We missed you in Norfolk - all our fingers and toes are crossed and we love you all loads.
Hugs and sloppy kisses all round from Tom Tom & Baby Ben..xxxxx
Jo Shirley <joannashirley@shreds.co.uk>
- Thursday, March 31, 2005 2:22 AM CST
we love you!
and I pray Jesus!!
hang in there!
marie-france
leicester, england - Wednesday, March 30, 2005 3:27 PM CST
Dearest Ali, Paul, Rachel and Isla
Thank you for keeping us informed. Our thoughts are with you all each and every day.Much Love and very best wishes Andy, Helena, Hannah and Isabella x x
Helena Shirley <hshirley@technogym.com>
- Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:49 AM CST
Dearest Ali, Paul, Rachel and Isla
We are thinking about you constantly and send you all our love and best wishes. We will come and see you soon. In the meantime the journal is a great way to make sure we can be with you in spirit every step of the way. Love Vicky, Andy, Izzy and Georgie xxxx
Victoria Seaton <seaton.family@btinternet.com>
London, - Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:40 AM CST
HI Alison, Paul, Isla and Rachel:
What a good idea to keep us all informed of the latest. Thanks for the very concise picture. We think of you lots and send you all our love and "good health" wishes.
xxxooo
Nancy and Jim Purkis <purkis@globility.com>
Oakville , On Canada - Wednesday, March 30, 2005 10:17 AM CST
dearest little Dachel and Isla..
we love you lots. We will come and visit you soon and uncle billy can make you laugh! xxxxxxxxxxx
Love Uncle Billy and Aunty Harriet.
Harriet <harrietphillips1@aol.com>
London, - Wednesday, March 30, 2005 6:51 AM CST
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