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GOD IS SOOOO GOOD!!! PRAISE HIM FOR ANSWERED PRAYERS!!!

God bless,love & hugs,Linn,Daniel & Ariel
The Marrero's <gillinn7@msn.com>
port orchard, wa usa - Sunday, July 8, 2007 11:46 AM CDT

I am trilled you guys had such a good time......you all deserv it.
We continue to pray here fearlesly..I am counting the days until you all walk out them doors as well.
We love you ......
www.ourlittleprincess2002.com
www.myspace.com/ourlittleprincess2002
Barbie and Rachel
Barbie <barbnjim98@aol.com>
Algonquin, - Saturday, June 23, 2007 10:39 AM CDT

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Hi Amy and Steve and girls:

I shared MacKenzie's story yesterday with an art director and copywriter (and good long-time friends). We were all choked up at the immense realization of God's greatness and mercy to you specifically, but also to all of us as we witness something beyond our living comprehension.

These large miracles catch our attention in a profound way. Oh that we could also see the small miracles everyday and celebrate our Creator...the miracle of a good night's sleep (Lem), the miracle of low blood sugar counts (Mom), the miracle of extra time to get a report done (me) But the miracle also of a perfect peach, birdsong, and hugs from good friends.

For three long years, we've been praying for a friend who had breast cancer that went into remission and then returned. She died on Thursday afternoon, leaving her husband (who also lost his first wife to breast cancer) in inexpressible grief.

Two years ago his Dad died the same week his 32 year old son died of natural causes. We don't know why God burdens some people with this heartache, but I know Aaron Hall has grown closer to the Lord through this experience. Please keep Aaron in your prayers, as he grieves.

God has so blessed us all. He's blessed the MacKenzie Community online in so many ways. We love you all. Marilyn
Marilyn Phillips <marilynphillips515@yahoo.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Saturday, June 23, 2007 8:21 AM CDT

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Please know that there is a family in Brookfield, Massachusetts lifting all of you up before our Heavenly Father and thinking of you and praying blessing in the midst of your storms. We are honored to know of you and love that you are brothers and sister and joint heirs in Christ. We'd love to show you our ocean someday. . . open invitation!!! In His Love, Your extended family!!! : )
Lydia Lucas <lml3b@yahoo.com>
Brookfield, MA Worcester - Saturday, June 23, 2007 7:50 AM CDT

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Dear Amy & Mack & whole Johnson family! Just wanted to say we are SOOOOOO happy for Mack's counts and God's precise and perfect timing. I have received more inspiration and love from "knowing" your family, as you have ever rec'd from mine. We love you and will never stop PUSHING & PULLING for Mack. So glad your family is back together. We love you guys!!!!
Tammy, Tom, Kristen & Daria Bauer <tammyb2@comcast.net>
IL - Friday, June 22, 2007 9:18 PM CDT

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Dear Amy,
I just wanted to say this is great news! I know you and your family are jumping up and down thanking the Good Lord for all of your blessings. my heart is with you on that too. As a mom I remember how we felt when my son Gordy's counts started to come back. I also remember how hard it was to be locked up in the bmt unit.we got so bored lol. I will keep on sending my prayers, I know everyone helps.
God Bless and Hugs to you and your family

Tracy (gordysmom)
Tracy Guzman <nanaguz3@yahoo.com>
san Antonio, tx usa - Friday, June 22, 2007 7:20 PM CDT

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Hey Mackie just stopping by to say We are still praying for you! Hope you are having so much fun with your family!
Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Friday, June 22, 2007 6:30 PM CDT

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Hey Amy,
My school did a fundraiser for your daughter and you and your family! We raised a lot of money. We actually had a big assembly all about her. My assistint princeapal actually chatted with you a couple of times! I try and read your updates everyday about Mackenzie! I really do hope she is okay!
My mother has Breast Cancer and just today (!!!!) finished her LAST (hopefully) dose of chemotherapy!! I'm sure you and your family can't wait until you, your family and Mackenzie reach this point my mother is at! It's a great feeling!
Well anyways, I really hope that everything does work out.
Keep updating and writing; and I'll keep sending prayers your way!!! Send E-mails my way if you want to talk or whatever you need!
Thanks for your time,
Elaine
Elaine <maddmonkey31@sbcglobal.net>
Fox Lake, IL U.S.A. - Friday, June 22, 2007 2:41 PM CDT

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continued prayers from
mrs pam
- Friday, June 22, 2007 9:44 AM CDT

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Hi Amy,
It is so good to hear the joy and love in your words. I'm so grateful that you are surrounded by your family again after all those long nights of waiting. Praying for all your intentions, praising God too for all His tender mercies. May they continue to rain down upon all the Johnsons. Love to all!
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Thursday, June 21, 2007 10:05 PM CDT

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Hey Amy,
Wow, Lindsay rode all the Kings Is. coasters!! Those are some serious coasters. I am so happy to hear that Mack's counts are going up. What a relief. I am very happy to hear of all the great blessings coming out of Cinci. I can't believe you guys didn't have to wait in any lines. It's virtually unheard for that park. Another blessings. Anyway, happy, happy, happy for all!!! Love to all. p.s. I am a working fool in case you're wondering if I fell off the planet!
Allison Kelly <apflanz-kelly@sbcglobal.net>
Avon, IN USA - Thursday, June 21, 2007 5:24 PM CDT

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Praying that the counts are up even more today. So glad to her you all had a great time at the park the other day Im sure it feels great to get out of the "4 walls" Please give Mackenzie hugs and kisses from Colorado we love you all!
Andrea, Lilly and Alex Pack <andrea.pack09@gmail.com>
Littteton, CO USA - Thursday, June 21, 2007 3:45 PM CDT

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So glad to hear that you ALL had a good day. Hard to imagine that just a few weeks ago there were huge question marks about even the next day. There are many "miles" to go, but God has brought you so far and will continue to see you through. C'mon bone marrow!

PUSHing and PULLing,

Thomas, Anna, Daniel, James and Peter
Thomas Ensign
Barrington, IL - Thursday, June 21, 2007 1:28 PM CDT

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Goooo back! I pray those counts keep going up, up, up and you are out of that stinkin hospital soon!
Jennifer <kidscancercrusade@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, June 21, 2007 10:15 AM CDT

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Isn't it wonderful for this time of total peace? It's like the chains have been broken and everyone's spirit is running free (lol - free-free!!) Such a healing has taken place, bigger than we even imagined. All of the burdens and worries have been lifted. What a wonderful God we serve. His blessings are more vast than we could ever imagine.
Linda Matson <linnyrulz@yahoo.com>
NY - Thursday, June 21, 2007 7:36 AM CDT

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Prayin', prayin', prayin' for all y'alls. I'm finxinto go to bed now, but wanted you to know that you remain so very special to me and are always in my prayers.

Debbie, I wanted to thank you for the kind compliment and word of encouragement you posted a while back. It came at a good time. Did you just go camping with Aim and her lovelies??? I'm so jealous.

Much love to you all,
Beth
Bt <tarnows@charter.net>
Holland, MI - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 10:31 PM CDT

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Hi Amy:
We are uplifting you all to our Heavenly Father who has you in the palm of his hand and is riding that roller coaster with you (as he has all along).

Today I met the serious 6-year old son of a work colleague and he gravely told me and his Mom about a young child who had cancer and died. He had been watching the TV with the babysitter. (Jake was born at just over 25 weeks and was only 13 oz. at birth. He has a grown-up's appreciation for the preciousness of life, which he knows somehow in his bones.)

I shared MacKenzie's story with him. To see his face light up at the end of the story...both his Mom and I were nearly in tears.

The Legend of Princess MacKenzie will be told over and over for centuries.

We love you all very much. Marilyn, Lem and Lois.
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN Our precious Republic, may we keep her - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 9:37 PM CDT

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Whoa Jane,
Keep it up! I can almost hear a southern accent sprountin' from way down here! ...

Think ya'll are ready for lesson #2: FIXINTO
Here, I use it in a couple of sentences:
Mack is fixinto go to the apartment. We are fixinto celebrate!

COME ON BONE MARROW!

Sending sweet dream HUGS of happiness and joy to "all ya'll!

debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 8:35 PM CDT

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Aim:

Well, I am almost teary-eyed thinking of and picturing Mack walking out the Children's door.

So glad all y'all (remember, that's plural!) had such a great time at Kings Island.

Marilyn, thanks for another "snippet" into your day and life. Again, I'm blessed.

Sending love and prayers, Amy, for as long as it takes!
Jane Klingenberg <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Wednesday, June 20, 2007 7:57 PM CDT

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Sweet dreams Johnsons!

Prayers tonight hoping those cells have gotten comfy and started makin' lots of babies ... prayers tomorrow, they'll make a bunch more ... Hey! Think I'll stick with that until Mack's marrow is full of enough healthy cells to send her and her little kitchen packin' right down the block!

Hope everybody had a great time at King's Island. Amy, I'm keepin my eye on you! Ya know I lub ya'!

Sending enough HUGS to wrap around each one of those gorgeous girlies twice! (Plus an extra for T from Super)
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Tuesday, June 19, 2007 9:34 PM CDT

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Steve, Amy and the girls~

Hey!! It's Megan from Minnesota...or known as "Big Megan"...I miss you guys!!! How are you all doing?!? Amy, let the girls know that I was sad when I didn't get to see them the last time they were in MN, but next time, I will bring them shopping or to a movie!! I'm so glad that they were able to find some marrow for Mackenzie...my prayers are with you! Well, I hope to hear from you soon!!
Megan Rodin <megangel_13@yahoo.com>
Milaca, MN USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2007 8:06 PM CDT

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Jane, you are so sweet.

I am nowhere in the same league as Garrison Keillor. He's brilliant at capturing small town Minnesota and its people, and I think he cares for us all, in his own Liberal, Secular Humanistic way.

However, he is gifted, and he comes from a religious family, which has grounded him in a curmudgeonly love for people.

I met him once. He was very friendly. People in Minnesota have mixed emotions about him, however. Somehow they think he's making fun of them. (Maybe Collette can weigh in here.)

For me, I am just home so seldom that when I am in this little patch of ground that God has gifted me and my family, my heart exalts... and exults. Today my AOL account was giving me heartburn and the only cure was a walk with Bud (who couldn't believe it!).

We went to the farm to visit my brother's dogs who are kenneled while the family is on vacation. The three of them tussled and played, making a pinwheel of tangled bodies, chewing on one another's ears and jawboning one another.

I found Rod's strawberry patch and there were a few red jewels under the leaves. I picked them for Lem but then passed Jack and Samantha on our way home.

I always thought that camels were unique in their ability to sort out what's in their mouth and spit out the rest. Samantha was able to de-stem the strawberry and neatly spit out the berry. Jack, on the other hand, gravely ate the whole thing. There is nothing like the soft warm muzzle of a horse's lips in your hand.

Nothing except the Lord of all things Wise and Wonderful who made them all.

Happy Tuesday evening. Thanks for listening. Marilyn
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2007 7:21 PM CDT

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Hi Aim:

If the weather is as nice at Kings Island as it is in Hamilton, you should be having a gorgeous day. Prayers for fun and safety for you, Sherri and the kids.

I'm riding a few with you from here! :)

Collette, I'm putting my "thinking cap" on to give a pwaying house tip or two to Steve. Although, it's probably far from his mind today if Dave's with Mack right now and Steve is on the links! :)

Great idea.

Marilyn, you are quite the poetic writer. Although I haven't read Garrison Keillor's (sp?) stuff, I somehow think you're in his camp. Thank you.
Jane Klingenberg <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:29 PM CDT

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Amy-

I think it is just that TN is that beautiful! :) Hee Hee! (So happy to live there now. I feel like I can breathe! )

I am glad you had a great time! I'm sure your girls did too! Ya'll definitely needed that.

Still praying and thinking of you often!
Have fun with Dave and Sherri!


*Did you like my ya'll? I am trying. I probably spelled it wrong. :)

Love ya-
Jodi
Franklin, TN - Tuesday, June 19, 2007 1:28 PM CDT

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Letter to MacKenzie

This morning you followed a plumpish, frump (or a frumpish, plump!) old woman down the road. She is dressed in baggy pants, an old shirt, and a red cowboy hat and she’s walking purposefully, looking neither right nor left.

But then the magic of the perfect morning in God’s perfect creation slows her down. To the right the wind gently moves through the sea of marsh grass, turning the leaves silvery. An assertive birdsong warns her away from the bluebird house – and the tiny nest within.

It rained steadily last night and there was a strong wind. This morning the gravel glistens with newly uncovered agates shining in the path. Some as small as a baby’s toenail, others as large as a farmer’s thumb. Each one gathered as a praise offering to the Lord, the Creator of all things great and small. 63 agates sit in a pottery bowl next to the computer. Sixty-three praise songs to Jesus as a “Thank You” for your life, MacKenzie.

We love you dearly and say “Good morning, Tuesday. Good morning, MacKenzie.”

The old woman and the dog, Bud.

Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2007 8:17 AM CDT

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What an awesome God we serve! We can't even speak about the miracle for Mackenzie without tears. But it is so wonderful to shed tears of JOY for all of you. God is good all the time, and so amazing in his grace and mercy. Our hearts are full of praise for Jesus and his touch of tenderness on Mackenzie. His touch heals you all, his arms hold you all, and his heart of love has been revealed to you all. All praise and adoration to our all powerful, merciful God. His eyes have seen you, and he has heard the thousands of prayers for Mackie, and he has given the miracle. We say "thank you Lord". We continue to lift you all up in prayer - for strength, faith, total healing, and grateful hearts filled with joy. Love, Brian and Marg

Marg Hays <marghays@ameritech.net>
East Dundee, Il USA - Tuesday, June 19, 2007 7:42 AM CDT

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To all prayer warriors: Let's each give poor Steve a different tip on playing kitchen the right way. I can only imagine what some of you will come up with. Mine will be send her to the market to get items on her bike. (Every kitchen needs lots of play food.) We have a "little tykes" red and yellow car (I think everyone had those twenty years ago) and I would send Anneka in her car to buy groceries. I washed all the windows in the sun porch and she never noticed I was working. Everytime she came back with a bag of groceries, there would be a little somethings wrong such as the lettuce looking a little old. She was only more than happy to go get fresher lettuce etc. Steve could probably get a whole golf magazine read when she was shopping. Okay, let's hear some others.

I reported on "the miracle" at prayer time in church and two other people I never realized were also keeping up with Mack - there were only half dozen of us in the prayer room at the time. Just think of all the people God has touched thru you Amy. No wonder you are exhausted. Praying fervently for the report of new cell growth. Blessings, Colette

Colette Grussing <grussingcg@yahoo.com>
Clara City, MN - Monday, June 18, 2007 10:53 PM CDT

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So thankful for your wonderful weekend. Thank You, Jesus, for the special time for Amy and the girls.
jk <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Monday, June 18, 2007 10:38 AM CDT

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Happy Father’s Day Steve!

If you enjoyed dinner even half of much as we enjoyed your family … that’s some really good bb-q! Your girls are beautiful, delightful, funny, imaginative, charming, well behaved and effortlessly fearless …except when it comes to flying insects, but then we saw they are all also very fast runners and have extremely healthy lungs! It isn’t hard to see where Mack get’s her shining spirit and zest for life!

Not even sure if ANY river is wide enough for Amy to totally stretch those wings – but she did an awesome job trying!!! Boy, if there were ever two parents who deserved a day in their honor it would be the two of you … just hope your day turns out to have 18 holes, an accurate swing, and really funny looking shoes.

Enjoy your time with Sherri, Dave and the gang. Come on bone marrow!!!! – We wanna do it again, with all ya’ll!
With sincerest appreciation for your double duty daddy/daughter weekend,

The Po-dunk family <itwasSOfun@thinkinboutnextime.com>
- Sunday, June 17, 2007 10:18 PM CDT

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Dad's never do play kitchen quite right do they ? HAHAHHAH ! too cute! Glad you had fun with the girls Amy!
Praying for those counts!!!!!
loti <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Sunday, June 17, 2007 8:44 PM CDT

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Hi Steve- We just wanted to wish you a very Happy Father's Day!!!! We hope you and Mack are enjoying daddy/daughter time. Love, Frank, Kelly, and Addie
Kelly Lesniak <kmlesni@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, June 17, 2007 12:47 AM CDT

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Hi Steve,
Happy Father's Day to you and your "quiverfull." It takes someone very special to be the Daddy of 5 girls. How blessed they are to have you as such an awesome reflection of God's love.
Enjoy the day with sweet Mack!
Kathie & the Kobler clan <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Sunday, June 17, 2007 12:36 AM CDT

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Hi Steve and Amy:

I can just imagine how MacKenzie feels, knowing her sisters get to go camping in Tennessee. But she has her Dad all to herself and that's even better.

Hope you're having a great weekend together and that Mackie continues on her journey of recovery. "There shall be showers of blessings..."

A little rain this morning in Hillman - the ground is fresh after yesterday's heat wave, and the peonies are bending under the raindrops. Their fat pink blossoms hug the ground, but send a delicate sweet fragrance all over the grass. Another one of God's glorious mornings.

Hope you guys have a fun-filled day. Love, Marilyn, Lem and Lois
Cousin Marilyn <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN God's Green Earth - Sunday, June 17, 2007 7:31 AM CDT

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What a tremendous and mighty God we serve. How wondferful that He has touched and healed. I will continue praying for all of you. God bless you for the witness you have been to all of us.
Sarah Summerour <tbkmsf@hotmail.com>
Oakwood, GA USA - Saturday, June 16, 2007 9:37 PM CDT

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This is for Steve. I haven't met you yet, but you certainly are a Father of the Year in my book!! Have a wonderful day!
Blessings,
Linda

Linda Matson <Linnyrulz@yahoo.com>
NY - Saturday, June 16, 2007 10:26 AM CDT

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Mackenzie
I hope you and dad have a fun weekend together!
prayers and love from Missouri
mrs pam
- Saturday, June 16, 2007 9:54 AM CDT

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Hi Steve:

Just wanted you to know I'm praying for you this weekend. I'm sure you and Mackie will have some good Daddy-Daughter times together. You better remember to wear Mr. Blue, or she'll charge you a buck a time. I don't want to say who started that little profit-making business for her which preys on the forgetfulness of middle-aged, sleep-deprived caregivers. :) Okay, you're not quite middle-aged, but I certainly am.

Thinking about you and praying this a.m.

With love,


Jane Klingenberg <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Saturday, June 16, 2007 9:36 AM CDT

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This is a message for Steve...I hope you have a great Father's Day and weekend with little Mackenzie. Thank you so much for sharing your little angel with us we love her so very much. Love to your family from Colorado.
Andrea <andrea.pack09@gmail.com>
Littleton, CO USA - Friday, June 15, 2007 10:29 AM CDT

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I am so excited for your little Mackenzie and your family. You don't know me. My grandaughter, Gracie is in Childrens and her mom and dad keep me updated on your little one. Know that even lots of folks you have never met have been praying for her ..know that the angels are surrounding you and Mackenzie!
Pat Giesting <pgsmile@fuse.net>
Cincinnati, oh hamilton - Friday, June 15, 2007 8:07 AM CDT

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We are so excited to hear the good news! What an awesome God we serve! Amy your faith and strength has been amazing. Thank you for sharing and for keeping us updated. We will keep praying for an infection free, quick recovery. The Diekemas
Ruth Diekema <ruth.diekema@charter.net>
Holland, MI - Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:23 PM CDT

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Debbie's got company comin' !!
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN 56338 - Thursday, June 14, 2007 4:37 PM CDT

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What a miracle!!!! I am so thrilled for Mackenzie and your family--there couldn't be any better news. I am glad you are getting some time with the girls. maybe I will meet up with you in the mountains--we are leaving for the Smokies this weekend! have a wonderful time away from the hospital!
Jill <Tinkrbellrn@sbcglobal.net>
- Thursday, June 14, 2007 4:07 PM CDT

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I knew there were more miracles waiting for your little one. I'm so happy for you! Maybe you'll be home in time for this years charity kickball tournament. Sign the family up on the Kid Power team if you want to join us! www.chicagokicksforkids.org
Danielle with Kid Power <dvillari@theyouthcampus.org>
- Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:53 PM CDT

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Have a great time on the camping trip. It's a great time to bond with the girls after these long months away and a great time for macky and daddy time. Cant wait to check back in Sunday night to hear all about the adventure. Love from Colorado.
Andrea <andrea.pack09@gmail.com>
Littleton, CO USA - Thursday, June 14, 2007 3:20 PM CDT

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It feels so good to EXHALE! What a wonderful way to begin the summer!
Walking on Sunshine!
in Wauconda, IL - Thursday, June 14, 2007 1:40 PM CDT

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As my Bible Study girls say when He answers a prayer...RING THE BELL...and ring it loud! That is awesome Amy...Mack, you are one tough chickie...way to be an example of a fighter and joy to us all.
Amy Saylor <alsaylor@hotmail.com>
Bellevue, WA USA - Thursday, June 14, 2007 1:23 PM CDT

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"It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord,
and to sing praise to your Name, O Most High;
To tell of your loving-kindness in the morning
and of your faithfulness in the night season."
psalm 92
Thanks be to God for Mack's miracle!
mrs pam
- Thursday, June 14, 2007 11:49 AM CDT

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Way to go Mack! And thank you God for healing this precious little girl. Mack, you are my hero! You make me smile and feel great about life. And Amy, you are an inspiration to me as a mother. You are amazing and your girls are lucky to have you. I cannot tell you how much you have touched my life. I continue to pray for you daily. You are truly amazing people. Way to go baby girl. YOU ARE A TRUE HERO! Much love to you from Wapakoneta!
Staci Cotrell <maggiemae84@hotmail.com>
Wapakoneta, Oh United States - Thursday, June 14, 2007 11:24 AM CDT

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Amy,
I'm thinking about all the kids down the line in the future that might be impacted by Mackenzie's healing....all those little cancer patients that the docs might otherwise give up on treating when things look impossible. Your perserverance, and Mackie's sunny disposition through all of this surely will have repercussions of major proportions in influencing the way the docs think about treating patients that seem to be out of options. I told you she would do BIG things. Our great God has awesome plans for your little girl. Just look what she's done so far!

Oh, and yes worship with David Crowder last night at Willow was awesome. Seemed like a little taste of heaven here on earth, to hear all those people praising God at once in that big place. I think the last time I went to a service like that I sat with your Mom...can't remember who was playing that night...maybe Darlene??... but it was the same experience. So awesome to feel the Holy Spirit's presence in a moment like that.

Hugging you from here, my friend! Love, Heidi
Heidi Shor <humblecarpenter@comcast.net>
- Thursday, June 14, 2007 9:57 AM CDT

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I am so happy Mackenzie is healed. I know a person who has cancer and they can see that God is right here, He can heal. I am so thankful! :) *GOD IS GREAT!!!*

Caroline Bullington
Mundelein, Il USA - Thursday, June 14, 2007 9:42 AM CDT

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I had not heard the news till now, was still on my knees for you last night but had not read the site you had already posted. Just finished reading now, told Frank and we are Both crying tears of joy. God is so Good. I find it so interesting that at the moment you really gave it up to him WHATEVER the result would be HE gave you his miracle. I can't wait to hug you and Mackenzie when you get back. THANK YOU PRECIOUS LORD. Two miracles in one family, Amy you are truely one of Gods' chosen!
Karen <Ktejan@comcast.net>
Kildeer, Il - Thursday, June 14, 2007 9:34 AM CDT

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Wow!
No words
just awe, wonder, amazement and love!!!!
For you and for God,
Lisa
Lisa Romero <SEEAH@SBCGLOBAL.NET, suckers4mackenzie@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, June 14, 2007 8:47 AM CDT

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Hi Amy,
I had the privilege of attending a David Crowder Band worship service last night with sweet Heidi beside me. We were both in tears by the end of it, thinking of the praise ascending to Him on behalf of the glorious work He has done in Mackenzie.

"Turn your ear
To Heaven and hear
The noise inside
The sound of angels awe
The sound of angels songs
And all this for a King
We could join and sing
'All to Christ our King!'

How constant
How divine
This song of ours will rise
Oh, how constant
How divine
This love of ours will rise
Will rise...

Ohh praise Him!
Ohh praise Him!
He is Holy!
He is Holy!

Turn your gaze
To Heaven and raise
A joyous noise
Oh the sound of salvation come
The sound of rescued ones
And all this for a king
Angels join to sing
'All for Christ our King!'

Oh la la la la la la..
Oh la la la la la la..
Oh la la la la la... laaa laa laa laaa!

How infinite and sweet
This love so rescuing
Oh how infinitely sweet
This great love that has redeemed
As one, we sing...

Hallelujah,
Hallelujah
He is Holy,
He is Holy"
Kathie <relbok6@aol.com>
- Thursday, June 14, 2007 8:42 AM CDT

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Aim:

Forgot to mention this: After talking with your mom, I made a few calls of my own. :) (Use the word "few" loosely, okay?) One of my friend's daughters answered the phone. She's 14 and made one of the cards I brought with me. When I told her I had gotten a call from your mom, I could hear her voice just fall and the concern come through the phone line. When I told her it was good news, she just sounded like the off/on switch had come back on. After sharing of Mackie's miracle with this young lady, she was just elated. I wanted you to know how profoundly Mackie's healing has affected people that you have never even met, never even received a post from, yet they have been praying and pleading and waiting along with you.

Sending love today, and prayers for as long as it takes,

ps Marilyn: The birds on my walking route were doing their own rendition of the "Hallelujah Chorus" this morning, too. I couldn't help but think of Mack and praising God along with them.
Jane Klingenberg <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Thursday, June 14, 2007 7:18 AM CDT

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When the Virgin Mary appears at Medjugorje (Croatia) in the middle of the night, the birds burst into song. This morning, outside my window overlooking Peavey Lake, the birds are a Messiah chorus --singing for joy. Another miracle we behold.

We serve a wonderful Lord who has cradled MacKenzie in his loving hands for these long months. We are still in awe at Tuesday's news. Love from Hillman. Marilyn
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Thursday, June 14, 2007 5:04 AM CDT

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Steve, Amy, & Girls-
What wonderful news! Schneider prayers are with you!

Deb, Claire, & Cait <schneidergirls3@sbcglobal.net>
Lake Forest, - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 9:48 PM CDT

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Amy,

What a miracle!!!! We knew the Holy Spirit would not let you down!! Our house is filled with such great emotions, I can't begin to imagine how you feel! We're continuing to pray!!!

Love,
Mike, Michelle, Michaela, Joe, Jack and Josh Pigozzo
Michelle Pigozzo <sixpigos@yahoo.com>
Waukesha, wi usa - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 9:21 PM CDT

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Hi Boo~Boo! I'm glad that your feeling good. Bubbles... silly you! I would love to play with you. (Aim, not sure what the bubble thing is about, but you know how 3 yr olds are.) Love you guys.
Jack <saralj11@hotmail.com>
Elk RIver, MN - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:23 PM CDT

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Amy,
So glad for the good news you really needed that lift. My thoughts are continually with you guys.
Cathy Horrocks <Cattlynn76@aol.com>
Wauconda , il usa - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:47 PM CDT

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Amy, Steve and the entire family....As I type this message I am moved to tears at how Great our God is. He has heard the prayers of His people and he has spoken. I am rejoicing with you and can hardly wait until I can tell others. May the Lord continue to bless you all as you continue to trust and walk with Him.

In HIs Love,
Eileen G <egoo0@allstate.com>
Arlington Heights, IL USA - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 2:12 PM CDT

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Praise the Lord!!!!
I was rereading past journal entries and Mack is right on schedule. May 15th you wrote it would take 3 to 4 weeks for the cells to infiltrate and begin to reproduce. RIGHT ON TIME!!!


Nancy Nelson
Commerce Twp, MI - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:05 PM CDT

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Amy,
I was at work last night when we got the wonderful news about Mackenzie....we were all in tears! So glad to hear that all the waiting, hoping, and praying has resulted in God healing our Dolly! I remember your words from when she was diagnosed..."Win/Win". I know that it was the surrendering of Mackenzie to God right from the get go that allowed him to give you "the desires of your heart" because you "delighted in Him". Praising God for His goodness and mercy to your family today....thanking Him for all the things He has yet to do. Wish I could be there to give you a great big hug and say "well done!"

We got slammed with deliveries and admissions last night, or I would have written sooner. I was admitting a kid at 11pm! What a bummer. Can't wait til you're back home, and back at work with us....hee hee hee! :) Love to all of you, Heidi
Heidi Shor <humblecarpenter@comcast.net>
- Wednesday, June 13, 2007 12:58 AM CDT

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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU GOD!
Melissa Hoffman <melis10hoffman@hotmail.com>
Mason, MI USA - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 11:18 AM CDT

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Praise the Lord!!!!
Dorine McNary
Williston, ND - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 11:14 AM CDT

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BIG GOD + BIG PROBLEM = BIG MIRACLE
when it's His will

Thankful it's His will!
sda <ilovegoodnews@anywhereicanhearit.com>
I-94 or I-96, MI Construction Country - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 9:53 AM CDT

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AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Allison Kelly <apflanz-kelly@sbcglobal.net>
Avon, IN USA - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:44 AM CDT

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Oh my gosh!! I don't even know what to say. We have been so worried for Mac and your family. FINALLY!!!! Good news! You deserve it! She deserves it!
Jenn Slago <jennifer.slago@yahoo.com>
Wauconda , Il - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 8:03 AM CDT

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And only You, the Son of man
Can take a leper and let him stand
So lift your hands, they can be held
By someone greater, the Great I Am

Healing rain, it comes with fire
So let it fall and take us higher
Healing rain, I'm not afraid
To be washed in Heaven's rain

To be washed in Heaven's rain...

Healing rain is falling down
Healing rain is falling down
I'm not afraid
I'm not afraid...
(Michael W Smith)

I stand in awe of this awesome God..He is amazing...mack must be blowing her horn happy that "det dos cells got comfy in your new home and started makin' babies!"


Michele Buonodono <jmbuono@bciwildblue.com>
Hamilton, MI - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:57 AM CDT

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What AWESOME news!! God is Great!!
Praying for continued healing for your sweet little girl.

God Bless your family
Love, Elise & Melissa cp-melissamarytaylor518 <princess5181@verizon.net>
- Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:54 AM CDT

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What great news!!
Robin Brunet <robinb@start.ca>
Bradford, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:54 AM CDT

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This was given to me this morning!

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
Psalm 100:4
Linny <Linny@i'mstilldancing.com>
NY - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 7:00 AM CDT

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How great is our God!
Sing with me,
How great is our God!
And all will see,
How great
How great
Is our God!
- Chris Tomlin

Continuing to praise our great God this morning.

"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed,
for His compassions never fail.
They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, 'The Lord is my portion;
therefore I will wait for Him.'

Lamentations 3:22-24


Jane Klingenberg <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Wednesday, June 13, 2007 6:55 AM CDT

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Congratulations!!! I just now read the story of hers and am PLEASED to see that she is in remission. What a strong fighter. I actually came to tell you the story of Baby Kaleb Schwade, who is 6 months and is suffering from Shaken Baby Syndrome. I think you would absolutley be an inspiration for his parents to talk to. Your story is absolutly amazing. Her myspace link is www.myspace.com/kristyreynolds and her site that talks about Kaleb and where you can help the Schwade family is www.myspace.com/helpkayleb. Please do us all a favor and contact Kristy in this time of sorrow for her and share your wonderful story with her. I am sure it would give her some more hope and she definitly needs it. That poor family, I can't even imagine what they are going through but I am so sure that you can relate with her. Thanks again. Congrats again Mack, you are truly an inspiration to all people, young and old, to proove that you can do it!!
Stacey Durnford <stacers_5@hotmail.com>
White City, OR USA - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 2:10 AM CDT

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PRAISE THE LORD indeed, such faith and trust as you have shown it is fantastic to see that Mack is well and being healed before our eyes, what a precious thing it is to be a part of this little girl's life. She ( and you) are such examples to us, I am thrilled to be able to read about her journey.
Thankyou SO much for sharing this all with us, I just know that many of us have had our testimonies strengthened by Macks courage and your faith. I am beyond happy to read this news today but somehow, not at all suprised. This little girl has shown us that with God, nothing is impossible. HOw I LONG to read and see pictures of her and her sisters living it up in the sunshine and enjoying every day of this wonderful life.
Helen <helenwith6@aol.com>
Devon, England - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:33 AM CDT

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CONGRATS!!! Oh my goodness... I was rejoicing when I read the blog today!!!! Praise the lord Mack is healthy!!!! I can't imaagine the celebration that must be going on!!! I knew you could do it Mack!!! May God bless you in what lies ahead for your family!!!

I'm still in awe!!
Megan <hagelbagel0740@hotmail.com>
Stillwater, MN - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:03 AM CDT

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And the people said.........A M E N !!!!! Praise the Lord!!

Love, hugs and daily prayers,
Linda
www.carepages.com
codeword: dalescancerpage
Linda Resinger
Farmington, MO - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 0:14 AM CDT

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"Don't wurrey Mom, be happy", "Do you lik it here Mom, I just lub it". Teaching Ace the song "Five Little Monkeys" -I think of those little cute sayings many times. Out of the mouths of babes. Shock the Docs - I remember when Dr Stella said "I don't think this is going to work but we will go for the miracle." You have witnessed so much Amy that I am sure the medical staff will be bringing your name up in meetings. You will never know all the witnessing you have done on this side of heaven. God has blessed you and I thank you for enduring the suffering in such a christian way, you have set an example for many of us. Wow, God has created one amazing person. THANK YOU DEAR JESUS FOR THE JOHNSON'S - ALL 7!!!!!!!!!
Colette Grussing <grussingcg@yahoo.com>
Clara City, MN - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 11:35 PM CDT

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"Don't wurrey Mom, be happy", "Do you lik it here Mom, I just lub it". Teaching Ace the song "Five Little Monkeys" -I think of those little cute sayings many times. Out of the mouths of babes. Shock the Docs - I remember when Dr Stella said "I don't think this is going to work but we will go for the miracle." You have witnessed so much Amy that I am sure the medical staff will be bringing your name up in meetings. You will never know all the witnessing you have done on this side of heaven. God has blessed you and I thank you for enduring the suffering in such a christian way, you have set an example for many of us. Wow, God has created one amazing person. THANK YOU DEAR JESUS FOR THE JOHNSON'S - ALL 7!!!!!!!!!
Colette Grussing <grussingcg@yahoo.com>
Clara City, MN - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 11:34 PM CDT

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PARTY ON!! I just cannot stay away from here. Continued mercies and healing for Mack, of course! I am so giddy with joy - even my husband was on the phone calling family members with the news. The blessings of being associated with the Johnson family are so amazing. Amy, all the tears, all the hours of prayers, all the candles, all the emails (LOL), celll phone calls, all the discussions, late hours, sleepless days and nights - it has all been leading to this news! Our God is a faithful Father, true to His word, and filled with lovingkindness. There is so much more to come - I look forward to Mack's future! Whatever you need, I'm always here! Hope those cops join in the noise tonight :) Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!!! We are celebrating!!
Linda Matson <Linda@thissideofgiddy.com>
Coram, NY - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:59 PM CDT

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Excuse me, this is the Cincinnati police department. We’ve had a few complaints about excessive noise coming from this hospital room… are ya'll having a party in there?
Officer I. Dontblameya <sothankful2God@imfeelinsilly.com>
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:23 PM CDT

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Tonight, giving glory to God for allowing us to be part of Mack’s miracle. Praising Him for His tenderness, grace, and perfect timing. Excited He knows exactly where to place every new hair on her sweet little head. (patience!)

Prayers tonight of thanksgiving only asking for Mackenzie's continued protection and lots of healthy new cells. Much love to all of you.

Sending celebration HUGS that say, "Let's party dude!"
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:17 PM CDT

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YES GOD! We are dancing for joy with you and giving God all the glory, God is a great and powerful!! How exciting, we will continue to pray! We love you guys! Beth and Jeff
Beth Rech <tazziebeth42@sbcglobal.net>
Arlington Heights, IL - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:07 PM CDT

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Johnson's-
We're praising God tonight with you!

Michlyn Newman <knewman@mninter.net>
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:02 PM CDT

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My dearest Amy,
Got a call from Jane this afternoon. Saw it was her on the caller ID and said, "hey friend...are you calling me with good news or bad???" She yelled, "GOOD NEWS!!" After my loud WHOOOOOOHOOOOO to the sky my 15 yr. old son asked, "Is it Mackenzie??" My eyes welled as I told him what our Amazing God has done! They welled again as I told the 24 year old wife of our youth pastor as we carpooled to a church baby shower tonight. She has Hodgkins Lymphoma that has not responded to typical chemo and is now going through intensive chemo trying to get as close to remission as she can before having her stem cell transplant. They are going to try to use her own cells. We were thrilled she was feeling up to coming tonight and that her counts were such that her Dr. gave her the ok. She praised the Lord with me! (Her name is Stephanie for all you prayer warriors out there)
Oh Amy, I can only imagine how you must have felt when they called with the news.
On my knees giving thanks and sending tear filled joyous hugs to you (and to all of you my dear praying friends) tonight,
Beth
BT <allthingsarepossible@withHim.com>
Holland, Mi - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 9:51 PM CDT

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Yayyyyy!!!! That made my day. I am SO excited! Praise God!

Love you!!!
Kara <doingthehappydance@HEALTHYCELLS.com>
Mundelein, IL - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 9:46 PM CDT

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That is the most awesome news I have heard all day!! Praise the Lord!! I am so happy for your family and think about you every day.
A Prayer Warrior For Mackenzie
Prinsburg, MN - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 9:44 PM CDT

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Just got home from Katie's ice skating lesson in Brainerd and could hardly wait to check for any news. If it was a few degrees colder I'd have ice coming from my eyes. What a relief to have happy tears and all of you together to hear the news. What a miracle. Don't know what to say. Love you and we pray for God's continued mercy. Amen.

Judy Hayes
Hillman, MN USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 9:34 PM CDT

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Praise the Lord!!! I am so happy for you...
michele(nurse in ny)
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 9:33 PM CDT

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It is with GREAT joy and wonderment that I post this morning, here in Australia! AMAZING news - SO happy and joyful with you! Wow! God is gooooooood! Praising Him with you, here in my classroom in Oz.

love, Valerie
Valerie <vallyl_g@yahoo.com.au>
Perth, Australia - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 8:59 PM CDT

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Amy, not even sure sure what to say....there is just a big smile plastered on my face!!! Girl, I have carried yoru family in my heart and I am so overjoyed I can hardly contain it......why should I contain it...God deserves it!! I can't wait to pass on the news to many others that I have shared your journey with...praise him in the morning, praise him in the evening...he is so greatly praised.
Julie Sampson <julieandtodd@comcast.net>
arden Hills, MN - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 8:55 PM CDT

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For so many months Mackenzie's page has been the first I have checked upon arriving home. I am so happy for all of you to FINALLY hear truly great news.
Just Me
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 8:42 PM CDT

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We are just so thrilled for this absolutely WONDERFUL long awaited news! The kids and I yelled "THANK GOD!!!" when we read the entry. They are talking about coming up with Aunt Claire to finally meet Mackenzie when she is healthy back at home in Chicago. Our hearts are smiling tonight for your whole family!
Carrie Schmidt <carriemschmidt@comcast.net>
Glenview, IL - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 7:54 PM CDT

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MY GOD!! MY GOD!! YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!! I hear stories of healings all the time ... so glad it has happened to YOUR sweet child of God!

You don't know me ... I have signed the GB several times but follow your story EVERYday! I feel so relieved; I can only imagine how you guys feel!!

WOO HOO!
Hugs and continued prayers all the way from Woodstock, GA -
Julie Truan
Julie T. <jgtruan@bellsouth.net>
Woodstock, GA USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 7:39 PM CDT

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Just had to write again, we cannot stop coming to Mack's page and reading over and over the joyous news! WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!! Give Mack lots of hugs for us, give everyone hugs for us!!! WE LOVE YOU!!! Love, Frank, Kelly, and Addie
Kelly Lesniak
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 7:14 PM CDT

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I don't live like rapid fire . HAHAHA! I meant it to say the news is spreading like rapid fire . You think I would learn my lesson! I hope you get some enjoyment from my spelling errors.
Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 7:13 PM CDT

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I am absolutely positively rejoicing with you!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!~karen
Karen S.
Conrath, WI 54731 - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 7:08 PM CDT

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My keyboard is slippery with tears of joy. Oh Amy - this is what it means to arrive at the end of the journey and find the double rainbow! God waited to give you the news until Steve and Mackie's sisters could be there to celebrate with you.

"Father, we have the fire and the wood but where is the lamb for the sacrifice?" Isaac asked. "The Lord will provide." Abraham answered in faith. And God credited it to him as righteousness.

Amy and Steve - God has rewarded your faith. We are sobbing with joy. Mom burst into tears just now when I told her. Oh, the joy!

Looking forward to seeing you home and having a wonderful summer.
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 7:02 PM CDT

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I am so happy for you all....what wonderful, wonderful news. Praise God.
Sally Stewart
Sally Stewart <Nannyluv9@aol.com>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 6:57 PM CDT

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That is such great news!!! God is so good, all the time. I am so excited for the day when you are all back home being a normal family again -- well, as normal as you could ever be (hee, hee). I have been having these visions of Mackenzie starting her first day of kindergarten, sporting a new backpack, a cute outfit and a full head of hair. I know it's over a year away yet, but I keep seeing it in my mind, in my dreams...I am believing with you that she is healed, that the leukemia is truly PERISHED!
Can't wait to see you! I was cracking up at Lindsay texting boys! You are going to have your hands full with all those pretty spunky girls.

love,
J.
Jeanette <jgitskin@yahoo.com>
Mundelein, IL - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 6:29 PM CDT

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I Just had to come back and say again How happy I am for you! The news of Mackie is spreading all over whee I live like Rapid fire! It is so exciting to see how many people all over care for Mackenie and your family! May God continue to rain blessings over you all!
Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 6:17 PM CDT

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Thank you Jesus! We are so happy for you and thanking God for His miracle. Not a dry eye in the house tonight!
Kathy Petrovich <chatikathyp@aol.com>
Crystal Lake, IL USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 6:16 PM CDT

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Amen and amen. We serve an awesome God!! Joining you in praising Him for the good work He has done...within Mackenzie and within the body of Christ through this Caringbridge page. It is a privilege to be a tiny part of this amazing journey. Give the Dolly a big kiss from all of us!
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 5:47 PM CDT

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Praising GOD and thanking him for what he has already done and is still gonna do!!!!!! You are awesome FATHER!!!!
YOU go Mackenzie!!!! Soon you will all be at home in Il. together!!
Angel hus Love Angel Pat
Pat Donile
Zion, Il. - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 5:46 PM CDT

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Words can not express the happiness that we feel for you and your family!!! We truly serve an AWESOME God!!
Becky Wynsma <wynsma5@yahoo.com>
Wauconda, IL - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 5:45 PM CDT

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God is AWESOME!!! I knew without reading your post that the leukemia cells had PERISHED, so I've been praising God all afternoon.

Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.
Robin
CA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 5:32 PM CDT

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YYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! PRAISE GOD!!!!!! This is such a joyous day, we are crying tears of joy for Mack.......we can't wait for you to come home so we can see you guys!!! We can't wait for Mack to hold Addie!!! We love you all so much!!!! Love, Frank, Kelly, and Addie
Kelly Lesniak <allthingsarepossible@miraclesCANhappen.com>
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 5:29 PM CDT

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So thrilled to hear your wonderful news! Thank you, God!! I have been following your story faithfully and have been praying for Mackenzie, but have not posted in a long time. I just had to today! How perfect, too, that your family is together now to celebrate this miracle.
Diane
Cincinnati, Oh USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 5:25 PM CDT

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PRAISES STREAMING TO HEAVEN FOR THIS MIRACLE FROM GOD!!!! Can't even imagine the party going on in Mac's room today! What a gift that you are there together to celebrate this moment that clearly only God could produce. Praying that the healthy cells engraft and multiply until sweet Mackenzie is healed completely. God is great! Sending love to your family and continued prayers for good health moving forward.
Janet Albrecht <jalbrecht22@comcast.net>
Wheeling, IL USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 5:20 PM CDT

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OH MY OH MY OH MY......WOW....GOOSE BUMPS ALL OVER ME AS I READ YOUR INCREDIBLE NEWS. HALLELUIA! GOD HAS DELIVERED. WE LOVE YOU, THE HOTTOIS FAMILY
Regina Hottois <regina.hottois@insightbb.com>
New Albany, IN USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 5:15 PM CDT

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PRAISE GOD!!!
ALWAYS HAVE FAITH IN OUR LORD. He will always watch over his children.
Thinking and praying for your family, and so comforted by the good news.

kim weethee <emmi923@yahoo.com>
cincinnati, oh - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 5:07 PM CDT

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OUR GOD IS AWESOME. He is GOD ALMIGHTY. Praise you, most holy Father for your healing and mercy. Thank you, Jesus for shedding your blood and for infusing life into Mackenzie. I love you so much, more than I ever imagined I could. Thank you, thank you for Mackenzie's life!! Praise you for your most holy miracle!!!!!!
Linda Matson <Linnyrulz@yahoo.com>
Coram, NY - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 5:06 PM CDT

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PRAISE GOD FOR HE IS GRRRRRREAT!!!!!!! I streamed tears of joy as I read this GLORIOUS news!!!!!!!!!!! May God continue to bless your family and thank you for sharing your family with us and letting us pray with you!!!!!!!!! I am overjoyed. WHOOOOOOHOOOO!!!!!
The Wagner Family <bsw1019@ptd.net>
Blandon, PA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:39 PM CDT

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Praise God for His faithfulness!! I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes as I read your post! I am in awe of all He has done and will continue to do!! I join you in praising and thanking God!!
Nancy <alnaloge@yahoo.com>
Willmar, MN - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:25 PM CDT

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Our GOD is an AWESOME GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Diane Teller <PraiseGod@AMEN.com>
Shelby Township, MI USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:25 PM CDT

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WOOOOOOHOOOOO!!!! A big celebratory hi-five from a stranger who has been following Mack's story. Thank you for updating. Thank the Lord!
Kate
Chicago, IL - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:23 PM CDT

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HAHHAHHAHAHHAHHAHHA!!! I can not tell you how excited I was reading that! PRAISE GOD!!!!!! Thanking God right now for healing Mackenzie! That is just so awesome!!!!!
Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:23 PM CDT

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AMEN!!!! Praising the Lord as we speak, in complete tears as Im writing this entry. Thank you lord thank you for the Johnson family. Mackenzie you are a true miracle baby and you have so many people fighting and praying for you. I will continue to hold you up to the lord in my prayers. What a wonderful entry Amy, Love you all so much.

Andrea <andrea.pack09@gmail.com>
Littleton, CO USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:22 PM CDT

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"The healing is done." And those were the same words I got, too, Amy! "It is done." We claim every word from the Lord!!!


Linny <Linny@itisdoneformack.com>
NY - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 2:01 PM CDT

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Praise the Lord! He is faithful.
Marilyn <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 1:47 PM CDT

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THE PEACE THAT PASSETH UNDERSTANDING!!!! AMEN FOR THAT AMY .PRAYING FOR YOU THROUGH OUT THE DAY TODAY!
lORI <THE7ROHRBACHS@VERIZON.NET>
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 11:39 AM CDT

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... sharing your exact feelings this morning. PERISHED, the first word i heard over and over as i woke early this morning. genuine sense that big thud in my stomach and the racing heart beat is excitement - or a really good pot of coffee!

LUB YOU SO ... couldn't be more there, if i wuz. xxo!

Sending strong HUGS still holding beautiful Mack and crew up in unwavering prayer,
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:13 AM CDT

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Amy, It's been so long since I've written but know that I have been checking daily and of course praying without ceasing. I'm going down on my knees tonight! The dust is settling at my house thankfully....almost lost my Dad and my dog in last 2 months but again, God is faithful! So happy your family is finally with you; the waiting is almost over and may God continue to bless you all with strength and love....
Karen <Ktejan@comcast.net>
Kildeer, Il - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:07 AM CDT

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Amy, It's been so long since I've written but know that I have been checking daily and of course praying without ceasing. I'm going down on my knees tonight! The dust is settling at my house thankfully....almost lost my Dad and my dog in last 2 months but again, God is faithful! So happy your family is finally with you; the waiting is almost over and may God continue to bless you all with strength and love....
Karen <Ktejan@comcast.net>
Kildeer, Il - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:07 AM CDT

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Hi Amy-
I am so glad everyone is with you in Cinci! When we were in Chicago we saw Kali and Lexie and Steve. They are really growing up. (The girls that is...although you can tell Steve he is growing up too. :)) Such sweet girls! Kali and Lexie were helping my kids feel included in the play. It wasn't the same visiting without you and the other girlies. Can't wait to see you in a few weeks! I am counting down the days to see you and give you a big hug.

Love ya-
Jodi
Franklin, TN - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 9:45 AM CDT

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In prayer today for you all. Glad your family is complete now and you can be refreshed and revived. Much love, Marilyn
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 9:33 AM CDT

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Dearest Amy...
Our prayers are with Mackenzie knowing and trusting that the Lord will bring her through this for His Glory. I pray for His peace for you, Steve and your entire family at this time of uncertainty. I'm thankful that the Lord has brought you all together as a family again. Keep the faith and NEVER give up.

In His Love,


Eileen G <egoo0@allstate.com>
Arlington Heights, IL USA - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 9:30 AM CDT

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Dear Steve and Amy:

Praying this morning. Knowing our prayers are storming the gates of heaven from all over the globe.

We continue to press on with you. I, with Beth, thank God for bringing your new friend.

"Press On" - Selah

When the valley is deep
When the mountain is steep
When the body is weary
When we stumble and fall.

When the choices are hard.
When we're battered and scarred.
When we've spent our resources,
When we've given our all:

In Jesus name, we press on.
In Jesus name, we press on.
Dear Lord, with the prize
Clear before our eyes.
We find the strength to press on.

Our precious friends, Amy and Steve, Linds, Tee, Kali, Lexie and Mackie, we continue to press on with you.
For as long as it takes.
Jane Klingenberg <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 8:09 AM CDT

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The Johnson family..all back together again!!! It probably didn't bother you a bit hearing the girls call out "Mom" so many times. :)
Praying for all leukemia cells to PERISH.
Susan Frew <sfrew@d115.org>
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 8:03 AM CDT

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When I prayed this morning, I told the Lord that I didn't feel the intense strain or the need to "beg," because I know He has already healed Mack, as promised. Of course, I hold her up to Him as she is undergoing this procedure today - even as I type!! We know what's been promised and we claim it today, right now, in the name of His precious son, Jesus, that Mackenzie would realize her healing and live a life for His glory. This scripture was from Joel Osteen today-

God is at Work for You
Today's Scripture

“I know what I am planning for you,” says the Lord. “I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you. I will give you hope and a good future” Jeremiah 29:11 (NCV).

AMEN!! Peace to all of the Johnsons today!
Love you forever,
Linda
Linda Matson <Linnyrulz@yahoo.com>
NY - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 6:49 AM CDT

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Hi Amy,
I'm up early this morning and down on my knees for Mackie. Glad to hear that your family is reunited once again, together to help you carry all that you've been doing alone. Imagining your happy reunion this weekend makes me smile! Praying that the aspiration shows only good news of resurrection. The same power that God used to raise Jesus is available to heal Mackenzie! Holding to that awesome thought, and praying healing over the Baby Dolly...Love, Heidi
Heidi Shor <humblecarpenter@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 6:40 AM CDT

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Hi Amy,
Somehow Monday has turned into Tuesday already. I'll be praying for this morning's procedure. May the Holy Spirit be present in a mighty way throughout the day, as you wait. How wonderful that you are finally reunited with all the girls, and how great it must feel to be hugged by your hubby.
Praising God tonight for all his tender mercies. May your sleep be sweet and deep tonight.
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 0:41 AM CDT

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...also must welcome your new buddies at the pool and the army of prayer warriors they bring with them!

tickled it was Beth who was the first to reach out a warm hand. will never forget it was Beth who first welcomed me to the caringbridge family...

love and hugs to you kind friend - what a great heart you have.
debbie <peepsRherspecialty@thatsagift.com>
- Tuesday, June 12, 2007 0:12 AM CDT

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Night Amy,

Spent the quiet of tonight looking at every single one of Mack's photos ... reconnecting with her brave journey and asking God to join me along the way. Wow! Knew it felt much like you do everyday sitting by her bedside or watching her play in that tiny room. Powerful! Emotional! Exhausting! Rewarding! Mackenzie is a beautiful little girl.

Going to sleep echoing your very own words, "Praying and believing the leukemia has PERISHED and the doctors will confirm that tomorrow! And also praying that some healthy cells would be present to indicate engraftment is on the horizon!!!! Come on bone marrow!!!!"

Welcome to Taylor, Lindsay, Kali, and Lexie, welcome to Steve, and thank you Diana ...

Sending strong HUGS that are right there by your side,
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 0:04 AM CDT

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Hi Amy,
It's been a while since I've posted, but I've been here...checkin' in and prayin'. I'm so glad that Steve and the girls have arrived and that you are hugging them close once again. I had a bit of a twinge when I read your entry today about your new friend at the pool.... ooooooh, a little part of me thought oh shucks I wish that was me praying by the pool with you! But how awesome is our God to send you a special someone to encourage you in person! Give her a hug from all of us and tell her welcome to the family!!
Praying for tomorrow and all it holds.
Much, much love,
Beth
Bt <tarnows@charter.net>
Holland, MI - Monday, June 11, 2007 11:06 PM CDT

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Praying for only good test results tomorrow and hopeful that Mackenzie will be brimming with healthy cells. Stay strong and lean on the Lord while you anxiously anticipate the results!
Janet Albrecht <jalbrecht22@comcast.net>
Wheeling, IL USA - Monday, June 11, 2007 10:58 PM CDT

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By faith in the Name of Jesus.

John 16:23 "Most assuredly ,I say unto you ,whatever you ask the Father in My Name He willgive you . Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will recieve, that your joy may be full"

God does not answer prayer that you do not pray in the name of Jesus. The only access you gain into heaven is through the name of Jesus Christ. " If you ask anything in My name I will do it " ( John 14:4) . You don't gain access into heaven with Mary's name, Buddha's name, Mohammed's name, or Allah's name. But you will with the name that is above every name, the name of the Lord Jesus Christ . " For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we migh be saved" ( Acts 4:12) .
When you get down on your knees,whisper that name and every demon begins to tremble with fear. " Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Son of David," and suddenly the heavens begin to tremble with the power and majesty of God . The host of heaven begins to assemble around you and the earth begins to shake because you've mentioned the name that created heaven and earth, and God shows up! Faith creates the environment where a miricle is the only thing that can happen.

Amy we will be praying tonight. Believing with Faith!!!


Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Monday, June 11, 2007 10:45 PM CDT

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praying really hard for good results tomorrow....
michele(nurse in ny)
- Monday, June 11, 2007 10:20 PM CDT

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Praying, praying, praying, and praying some more. Love you guys!! Love, Frank, Kelly, and Addie
Kelly Lesniak <kmlesni@yahoo.com>
- Monday, June 11, 2007 8:19 PM CDT

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Amy, Mackenzie & family -

Praying for great news tomorrow from your tests. With God all things are possible - AMEN!!! Hope your family is all there with you now :) You are an inspiration to many.

Sally Hulsman <soccer_t15@yahoo.com>
Hamilton, MI - Monday, June 11, 2007 4:33 PM CDT

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Mackenzie:

Your, your momma and daddy's and your entire family's strength is AMAZING! Stay strong and positive and know that you are loved so intensely by God and by so many that pray for you each day.
Kate
Chicago, IL - Monday, June 11, 2007 2:55 PM CDT

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Hi Amy:
Today the rain was coming down in grey sheets as I headed out to Grand Rapids to work. The drive through the marsh was like an English landscape and I marveled at God’s watering pail.

The red Short Horn cows were settled together in a circle, chewing their cuds peacefully as the rain drenched them, but the little white and black calves stood side-by-side in a row at the fence, looking forlorn and miserable. It’s likely the first good soaking they’ve ever had. “What’s this, Mama?”

I drive around a good part of Mille Lacs Lake on my way to work and behind the dark scudding clouds was the light of the sun. Sometimes a bright shining face would peek through for a moment, and then go back under. But I knew it was there.

Just as there is a light surrounding you that will break out… in God’s timing. Sometimes we feel like the fawn alongside the road. She spots us and is curious, longing to watch us, but then flees back into the security of the woods. The journey you’re on with MacKenzie reminds me of that simple scene. You long to go back to a simpler, safer time when life was more manageable, though still complex (as a working mother of five).

Yet God has pushed you on the road of danger and uncertainty, facing potential loss. And yet, a life lived more intensely. Intensely in trust and faithfulness that His guiding hand will shelter you whatever unforeseen troubles come barreling down the road toward you.

This seizing of life on God’s terms has strengthened you and all of us in your Circle of Friends. We’re becoming better at living life, not Self Reliant but God Reliant.


Last night we had Faith Studies International at our church (Dr. Don Bierle) speaking on Creation and Evolution. When one considers the handiwork of our great God, we are brought to our knees. That He cares for every little fuzzy hair on MacKenzie’s head, while also placing the sun, moon, and stars into place, one must lend a voice to Rich Mullins harmony: “Our God is An Awesome God! He reigns!”

Much love from Marilyn/Monday/Minnesota.

Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN God's green wet earth - Monday, June 11, 2007 12:35 AM CDT

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Praying for you all tonight! Praying for those cells to just take off and multiply! Praying with Believing!!!
Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Sunday, June 10, 2007 11:00 PM CDT

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"wookie dere, a widdle light at de end of da tunnel"

Sweet Dreams Amy.
Kissed Jake goodnight and as he closed his eyes, the last words out of his mouth were, "I can't wait to see Amy." ... Soon honey, very soon.

Sending big, warm HUGS filled with lots and lots of healthy cells,
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Sunday, June 10, 2007 10:59 PM CDT

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Hi Amy,
Praying tonight for engraftment & healing, for patience & grace, for safe travels which end in lots of hugs and kisses.
May the Holy Spirit fill every inch of Mack's room, spilling over in abundance to all who draw near.

p.s. Jane, that is one of my most favorite songs. Thanks for posting those lyrics tonight!
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Sunday, June 10, 2007 10:13 PM CDT

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I'm listening to "Give Me Jesus" right now and wanted to share the words:

In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise
In the morning, when I rise
Give me Jesus,

Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
Give me Jesus

And when I am alone, And when I am alone,
Lord, when I am alone
Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
Give me Jesus

And when I come to die, Lord, when I come to die
And when I come to die, give me Jesus.

Give me Jesus
Give me Jesus
You can have all this world
You can have all this world
You can have all this world
Give me Jesus

Aim, the written word doesn't flow with the comfort that Fernando Ortega's voice has, but I pray you can feel this comfort tonight. He has never left you. He never will. Whenyour four walls close in, ("all this world")He sits beside you.

Loving you and praying tonight, for as long as it takes,

Jane Klingenberg <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Sunday, June 10, 2007 8:49 PM CDT

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Praying for a safe journey for Steve and the girls and that they are able to join you ASAP. We are praying, we love you guys!! Love, Frank, Kelly, and Addie
Kelly Lesniak <kmlesni@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, June 10, 2007 6:36 PM CDT

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Amy, I'm so glad your family will finally get to be together again in the next couple of days. I pray for Steve, Lexie, and Mack to all be healthy. Continue to hang in there. I know your journey is long and hard, but you are amazingly strong. The worst is over, I pray, and Mack will recover! We continue to pray for your family daily. Michele, Jacob, and Adam
Michele Schlapfer <dschlapfer@cox.net>
Wethersfield, Ct USA - Sunday, June 10, 2007 6:23 PM CDT

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Amy, Praying for you and your perserverance. Think about driving to a new place. On the road, you see what's before you, but you can't see the destination. Now think about flying to the same place. From up above, you can see the big picture, all the roads, the turns, the hills, and finally the destination. God has the big picture all mapped out for you, but unfortunately, you have to drive and not fly. I will pray that the road leads you past beautiful things along the way and that the destination is more than you could ask or imagine. Your words continue to inspire me, even when you feel like you can't go on another day locked inside four walls. I'm giving you a big hug right now....
Kathy Petrovich <kathy'slovingmack@nevergiveup.com>
Crystal Lake, IL USA - Sunday, June 10, 2007 5:39 PM CDT

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Hang in there. I am praying for you guys.

Love ya,
Crazy Margaret
Margaret Sheehan <margee76@yahoo.com>
Chicago, IL - Sunday, June 10, 2007 5:07 PM CDT

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Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Saturday, June 9, 2007 11:23 PM CDT

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Since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9
Loving Father, please bless the Johnson's. Strenghthen them as they are under attack and facing oppression from cancer. Please bless them with your peace. In Jesus' name I ask it. Amen.
Blessings, Colette
Colette Grussing <grussingcg@yahoo.com>
Clara City, MN - Saturday, June 9, 2007 10:48 PM CDT

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With you tonight, Aim. Lovingly praying for you, for as long as it takes.


Jane Klingenberg <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Saturday, June 9, 2007 10:20 PM CDT

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No words tonight, just sending a great big HUG! (and of course prayers too...)

Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Saturday, June 9, 2007 9:52 PM CDT

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Oh......to be in Peavey Lake with Marilyn..... wow, what a wonderful picture she paints!!!!! Amy, escape in her picture...we love you so much, Mackenzie is such a sweet angel from heaven. One foot in front of the other. With Love, Regina Hottois
Regina Hottois <regina.hottois@insightbb.com>
New Albany, IN USA - Saturday, June 9, 2007 7:21 PM CDT

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Saturday afternoon on Peavey Lake

Hi Mackie:

I decided to take a break from the computer and take a walk down the road with Bud. He was stretched out on the cool garage floor, but the minute I suggested a little foray, he bounded up and was down the road.

It’s warm this afternoon. There is no wind at all and the rock crunch underfoot as we amble. Lem is mowing the lawn so there’s the pungent fresh smell of grass in the air and on the highline wire above our head, a red-wing blackbird calls repeatedly, sounding just like an umpire’s whistle. He’s looking for company but the other birds are sleeping, I think.

The pond is still and quiet until Bud plunges in and dog-paddles slowly around the edge of the marsh, sending quiet ripples out through the water. A patch of minnows cluster at my feet waiting for food to drift onto the surface. I throw some sweet clover heads onto the water, but they’re cautious. More and more of the curious come, however, and soon the water is dense with tiny little silvery fish.

This is the pond that our little friend, the beaver makes every fall. Every time the wily old fellow (probably a lady beaver) makes his/her dam, the man from the county will come out and take it down. He is never successful for long, though. Soon it’s backed up again.

We walk to the church and head back. Suddenly I notice that Jack and Samantha are tracking alongside on the other side of the fence. They have become very alert to any possibility of food and so we stop to feed them some oats and licorice snacks.

They are restless, in constant motion due to the horseflies which plague them – their long legs make a Kabuki dance, trying to kick the horseflies away.

Suddenly they stop and turn their heads back to the field. A young doe is standing there motionless, watching us. The horses watch them intently for a few minutes, and then turn their heads back to the oat pan. Bud is oblivious – he’s on the trail of some scent, barely coming up for air in the long sweet grass.

When I was a kid on the farm, one of my favorite things to do was to head out to the coolness of the barn and the hayloft to find a nest of eggs left by our hens. It was like finding gold. I feel the same sense of discovery when we get back to the garage. I’m trying to find the cats' hiding places during the heat of the day. But when cats want to hide, they’re good at it. Not to be seen.

Lemonade?

Love you, Marilyn

Cousin Marilyn <mpp515@aol.com>
Peavey Lake, Minn-e-ah-soo-tah God's Country - Saturday, June 9, 2007 4:43 PM CDT

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HI Amy,
Marilyn is right...He knows His soldier. I felt numb and dumb when I read your last entry. I didn't know what in the world to say. I know that God loves you and Mackenzie and will never depart from His faithful servants. However, and there should be no "however" but I am human and I can not imagine how painful your experience can be at times when the light seems so far away. Just remember, the light is in the littlest of things. It may not appear like a beacon just yet, but it will when the time is right. I am praying for clearing of this virus, the clot to resolve and for Mack to be off the blood thinners. I am praying for an explosion of healthy new cells to be found SOON Lord please answer this prayer. We ask with humble and contrite hearts for God to bestow health on Mackenzie's body. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen
Allison Kelly <apflanz-kelly@sbcglobal.net>
Avon, IN USA - Saturday, June 9, 2007 4:09 PM CDT

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Dearest Amy:
For 39 long months you've cared for Mackie -- nearly as long as the 45 months you carried all five of your girls. Your steadfastness and faith in her healing and God's will has lifted us all up. When your prayers seem feeble and unanswered, remember that it's the holy spirit that groans to All-That-Is on your behalf. We are so blessed to visualize that spunky little girl living in a spirit of optimism. Your journey is a painful, and yet joyous, one. We don't know why God chose you to bear this burden (we would have crumbled long ago) but He chose right. He knew His soldier.

Much love, Amy. You are in our prayers everyday and we lift you to the Lord. Love, Marilyn
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN God's Country by Divine Providence - Saturday, June 9, 2007 9:57 AM CDT

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Amy--Sending you a great big long distance hug as I know how confining the walls of the hospital can be. Remember that His gates and His kingdom are wide open and free and filled with comfort and love and support of the truest kind. I pray that your family's real world starts to exist outside of the hospital and I pray that your heart begins to feel lighter again. Having to believe even in the darkest times is when we're tested the most.....He's there....ALWAYS!!!! Thinking of you and always praying for you, Mack, healthy cells and your family!!! Nurse Faith
Faith <faith_crozier@hotmail.com>
Bellville, TX USA - Saturday, June 9, 2007 7:03 AM CDT

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ami- just wanted to let you know what an awesome example of faith you are to me. In the mist of a "meltdown" last night with my rebellious 19 year old your words. . .
"laying her at His feet AGAIN" came flooding to my mind & an amazing sence of peace followed. If you can continue to do that with Mack surely I can with my "adult" daughter. Just wanted to say thank you for being real with your updates! praying for protection & healing. also traveling mercies for your family!
sheri frye <sherif1@chesnet.net>
chesnee, sc - Saturday, June 9, 2007 6:57 AM CDT

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Hi Amy,
I'm sorry for the disappointments which are weighing so heavy right now. Hope you can take time to just climb in His lap and tell him the cries of your heart. He already knows your every hurt and is counting each of your precious tears. May you feel His strength and presence engulf you. He's big enough to take all the hard stuff too, so praying that you have an opportunity to meet Him in that place, and just let Him hold you tonight.

I'm praying for all your intentions, and doing so through Psalm 69 tonight. Know how very much you are loved...

"Save me, O God,
for the waters have come up to my neck.
I sink in the miry depths,
where there is no foothold.
I have come into the deep waters;
the floods engulf me.
I am worn out calling for help;
my throat is parched...

But I pray to you, O Lord,
in the time of your favor;
in your great love, O God,
answer me with your sure salvation...
Do not let the flood waters engulf me
or the depths swallow me up
or the pit close its mouth over me.
Answer me, O Lord, out of the goodness
of your love;
in your great mercy turn to me.
Do not hide your face from your servant;
answer me quickly, for I am in trouble...

I am in pain and distress;
may your salvation, O God, protect me.
I will praise God's name in song
and glorify him with thanksgiving.
This will please the Lord more than an ox,
more than a bull with its horns and hoofs.
The poor will see and be glad--
you who seek God, may your hearts live!
The Lord hears the needy and does not despise his
CAPTIVE people.

Let heaven and earth praise him,
the seas and all that move in them,
for God WILL save Zion
and rebuild the cities of Judah.
Then people will settle there and possess it;
the children of his servants will inherit it,
and those who love his name will dwell there."
~ Psalm 69:1-3,13-17, 29-36
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Friday, June 8, 2007 6:31 PM CDT

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Hey Amy,

Spend so much of my thoughts and prayers focused on Mack’s everyday blessings and the day “the walls come tumblin’ down”, the Leukemia had honestly become a perished thought. My heart steadfastly claiming Mack healed.

Once again, your gifts for words, your peek into that tiny room are a reality wake up call. Oh, I’ll continue to close my eyes thankful for things like Mack’s joy filled days in her very own “Club-Cincy”, your tiny moments of escape, and the day you will all "finally" reunite. Tonight, my prayers will also start to include reminders of the road traveled and your special word filled with so much meaning – PERISHED. But none the less, still steadfastly wearing those blinders; still claiming her victory.

Maybe these boards are a little slow, but we're all with you. We have our ways. ;) Know even with all that goes on in our lives outside your four walls at Children’s, never for a moment is anyone forgetting God brought us together because of Mack. And I SOOOO see the light at the end of that tunnel! Whether some days you feel it or not, you lead us closer to it everyday!

Lub you!

Sending HUGS that give Mack credit for bringing us your keys as well as some good pretty good friends,
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Friday, June 8, 2007 5:15 PM CDT

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Remember, Amy, there are three stages in the work of God: Impossible - Difficult - DONE!

Awesome Savior, Thy will be done.


Marsha & Jan's Mom, Loraine Weber <jlweber20@sbcglobal.net>
Oshkosh, WI - Friday, June 8, 2007 4:58 PM CDT

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Oh Amy five weeks . That has got to be so hard! We will Pray God multiplys those cells fast! So you all can be together again. I can not imagine what it is like in your shoes. Praying
Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Friday, June 8, 2007 4:11 PM CDT

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Hi Amy and MAckie,

Amy I can't imagine your frustration. We pray for you guys and check for updates several times a day. The Ligth at the end of the tunnel is there and it is Christ! He will hold you and sustain you. Keep praying with expectations and His answer will come in time. Only He knows the perfect time for engrafment. Hang in there and know so many of us out here are prayig for your whole family.

Love in Christ,

Nancy
Commerce, MI USA - Friday, June 8, 2007 2:42 PM CDT

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Hi Amy and Mackie:
Wow! Did we have fun with Lindsay and Taylor last night! Don't want to make you jealous but we had a great time, even though the weather had turned cold and it was threatening to rain the entire time we played outside.

My niece Katie is nearly 7 and she really wanted to get to know Linds and Taylor better. What fun we had throwing a stick into Peavey Lake so Bud could retrieve it, and then taking a four-wheeler ride down to the pasture to see the horses. Taylor, Lindsay, and Katie each had a bag of carrots and an apple for the horses, who welcomed the attention.

We showed the girls the slumber room over the garage and we promised them that all five girls can come back and have a slumber party on Peavey Lake this summer. Won't that be fun Mackie?

I know you're looking forward to seeing Dad and the girls, and I know Mary and LeRoy are enjoying their drive down to Wauconda to see Steve, Lexi and Kali.

Amy, please know that so many of us here on Peavey Lake lift you up to our Heavenly Father each day - and often many times a day. Mary showed me the pictures of Mackie as she has progressively become chubbier and chubbier in the face from the steriods. But you know what? That sweet, positive spirit pours out of her. She showed us pictures of your hospital room and we all imagined Mackie careening around in circles inside those four white walls.

It won't be long before you are able to move out of the hospital and into the apartment. I told the girls they'll come back from Cincinnati with a Southern accent. They'll be saying "ya'll" just like Debbie!

Much blessings and much love from this side of Paradise. Marilyn, Lem, Lois, Katie, Judie, Rod, Bud, Jumper, Sammy, Bitsy and Scooter
Marilyn <mpp515@aol.com>
Peavey Lake, MN God's country - Friday, June 8, 2007 1:37 PM CDT

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Goodmorning from sunny Colorado! Remembering that no news is good news with the Johnson clan. I am continuing to pray for little mackie and the multipication of cells. So glad to hear that Steve and the girls will be moving down tomorrow bet they can't wait to see your smiling face! Until next time stay strong hunnie love you bunches! xoxox
Andrea <andrea.pack09@gmail.com>
Littleton, CO USA - Friday, June 8, 2007 11:28 AM CDT

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Thanks, Collette, for the great idea. What would we do without Cool Whip containers (the mainstay of the church basement ladies)!
Marilyn <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, Minnesota God's country - Thursday, June 7, 2007 2:55 PM CDT

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Amy and Marilyn, I only need to add one little bitty slip of info for your moring walk. Please take an old coolwhip container with a few holes punched in the lid for furry caterpillers. That is what my grandkids have to take along for Minnesota walks. They pull a little grass to allow them to have some food. These caterpillers are allowed to crawl all over their hands and up their arms. They are squealing with delight. Not me though. Thanks Marilyn for the word picture. Perfect.
One day closer to cell multiplication and the family all together. Have a good time with Lins and Taylor. Blessings, Colette
Colette <grussingcg@yahoo.com>
Clara City, MN - Thursday, June 7, 2007 12:49 AM CDT

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Hi Mackie:

Wanna' take a little walk to the mailbox with me?

It was cool this morning, but now the sun is shining brighly in a perfect blue sky, and it's warm and sleepy. It's not quiet along the road, though. The birds are celebrating today and are chirping contentedly in the black ash trees. The wind is quietly rustling leaves, sometimes there's a plop as a large bullfrog splashes off the road into the safety of marsh and water.

I want to walk slowly taking in the sights, but you run ahead, spotting the iridescent dragonflies that hover over the little pond by the bend in the road. We stop to watch the swirls and eddies in the algae-covered water, and there are so many colors of green surrounding us, even the crayons in your 96-color box of Crayolas wouldn't do.

You spot a spider web stretching impossibly across a fallen log and we both are amazed at how the ferns have naturally blanketed the woods where Lem cut down the trees last fall. They are lush and dense. Nature's natural landscape. Without our help.

Suddenly you see a fish in the pond. "How did it get there?" you ask. The lake is a good 500 yards away. We speculate a little bit as we watch the bubbles move around and then "Hey!" You sight it first. A large greenish-brown turtle swims below the surface and then, with a quick headshake, pops the surface to grab a little lazy fly. So graceful underwater. Just minding her own business. We know the spot where she laid her eggs several weeks ago.

On the walk back to the house, you pick a bouquet of sweet clover and honeysuckle. You plan to give them to Lem, but then you realize that the little honeysuckle end pips are like honey, so you bite them off and have a taste of nature's sweetness.

Lem's going to have some homemade chicken soup for lunch anyway. He doesn't need the honeysuckle.

Do you like noodles or dumplings in your chicken soup?

Love Marilyn (by the way, guess who is coming to our house for supper tonight? Lindsay and Taylor! Aren' we lucky!)
Marilyn Phillps <mpp515@aol.com>
Peavey Lake, MN God's country - Thursday, June 7, 2007 12:29 AM CDT

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mack
praying for those cells to multiply.
mrs pam
- Thursday, June 7, 2007 9:07 AM CDT

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Hey Amy, Mack and Family....I'm glad Mack is feeling so well even though her marrow is taking what seems like eternity...Don't give up..He always provides us with what we need but only when He deems we need it. Saying prayers for you guys everyday and woshing I could pop in to say hi. Florida is HOT!!! Please give Mack a big hug from me and if you see Hannah or her parents, please give them one from me as well!!! Stay Strong!!! Love Faith
Nurse Faith
Bellville, TX USA - Wednesday, June 6, 2007 3:53 PM CDT

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Graphics & Layouts
hey mack!!!! i hope you are having a happy day!
sheri frye <sherif1@chesnet.net>
chesnee, sc - Wednesday, June 6, 2007 12:11 AM CDT

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I just read a devontional just similar to what you talked about today.
" Does not the potter have power over he clay?" Romans 9:21

Jesus makes suffering understandable:He uses suffering as the pressure on the wet "clay" of our lives. Under His gentle, loving touch, our lives are molded into a "shape" that pleases Him. But the shape that is so skillfully wrought is not enough. He not only desires our lives to be useful, He also wants our character to be radiant. And so He places us in the furnance of affliction until our "colors" are reavealed-colors that reflect the beauty of His own character.- Anne Graham Lotz

People get your sunglasses ready! When Amy and family are out of this furnace We will some some bright colors :) ( I think we already do though)

Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Wednesday, June 6, 2007 12:01 AM CDT

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Hi Amy....
While I haven't posted lately, I have been praying. Life gets busy but never too busy to pray. I'm glad your family will be moving down this weekend. I think that may help to make the time pass more quickly. You just hang in there and know that many of us are still praying.
Eileen G. <egoo0@allstate.com>
Arlington Heights, IL USA - Wednesday, June 6, 2007 10:17 AM CDT

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BIG HUGS to all of you!!!! You have endured so much yet the love of God has always shown through!!! You are true inspirations to the love of our GREAT and GLORIOUS GOD!!!! Lots of love!!!!!
The Wagner Family <bsw1019@ptd.net>
Blandon, PA - Wednesday, June 6, 2007 9:47 AM CDT

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Well bummer is right!!!!!! I am praying that no news is good news from the Johnson's today. I hope you are just getting the nest ready for the rest of the family. We are still wearing the Hope for Mackenzie bracelets and praying numerous times throughout the day. Praying for you to have a night of good rest. Blessings, Colette
Colette <grussingcg@yahoo.com>
Clara City, MN - Tuesday, June 5, 2007 11:07 PM CDT

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Praying this promise from God's Word for you tonight with love...

"For the mountains shall depart
And the hills be removed,
But My kindness shall not depart from you,
Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed,"
Says the Lord, who has mercy on you.
"All your children shall be taught by the Lord,
And great shall be the peace of your children.
No weapon formed against you shall prosper,
And every tongue which rises against you in judgement
You shall condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
And their righteousness is from Me,"
Says the Lord.
~Isaiah 54:10,13,17
Kathie <relbok6@aol.com>
- Tuesday, June 5, 2007 10:30 PM CDT

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HAHAh I found your theme song Mackenzie



Lori <the7rohrbach@verizon.net>
- Tuesday, June 5, 2007 6:59 PM CDT

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One day, after scavenging for food, a stranded man on a lost island
arrived home to find his little hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to
the sky. He felt the worst had happened, and everything was lost. He
was stunned with disbelief, grief, and anger. He cried out, "God! How
could you do this to me?"

Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship approaching
the island! It had come to rescue him! "How did you know I was here?,"
asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they
replied.

The Moral of This Story:
It's easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we
shouldn't lose heart, because God is at work in our lives, even in the
midst of our pain and suffering. Remember that the next time your
little hut seems to be burning to the ground. It just may be a smoke
signal that summons the Grace of God.

Jen
Wauconda, - Tuesday, June 5, 2007 11:04 AM CDT

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mack
wow! 22 chicken mcnuggets!
praying for those 2 cells to soon be 22, too!!
mrs pam
- Tuesday, June 5, 2007 9:24 AM CDT

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Think we're all loving Marilyn's peek into life on Peavy lake!

One question - Bud is a dog, right?
smiles n. hugs <weseeHisblessings@everyplacewelook.com>
- Tuesday, June 5, 2007 8:49 AM CDT

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Amy, we continue to call (yell) out to God for those new beautiful cells! I'm praying these next days fly by as you wait for your family to be reunited, but i love picturing Mackenzie going round and round in your room, makes me smile, what a blessing, but God we are asking for more, pour those new cells in MacKenzie's body, let them burst all over her body, heal Mac completely! In the name of Jesus we ask this. We love you guys.
Beth Rech <tazziebeth42@sbcglobal.net>
Arlington Heights, IL USA - Tuesday, June 5, 2007 8:22 AM CDT

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Marilyn:

Can I come too?

Thanks for your posts. They are a gift.


Jane Klingenberg <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Tuesday, June 5, 2007 7:48 AM CDT

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Hi Mackie and Amy-
It was sooooooo good to finall talk to you yesterday! I have missed that so much. We are excited about our road trip to Ohio! Can't wait. The end of school is almost here (2 more days!!). I think I want to go spend time in Minnesota with Marilyn (who I don't know at all) -- she paints the most beautiful, comforting pictures of peace with her words! When Mackie is better, she and I are going on a road trip to see Marilyn!
Love,
Jeanette
J. <jgitskin@yahoo.com>
Mundelein, - Tuesday, June 5, 2007 6:43 AM CDT

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Aim,

Insomnia!!! AHHHHHH! Well at least I have uninterrupted time to catch up on things. Normally, I quick sneak a peak at Mackenzie's web site so I know how to pray during the day/week. But life is so chaotic and busy that I have not written to you in some time. So I am wondering, "Lord is insomnia your way of pushing me to show love to my sister?" I will not argue w/ the Lord b/c I know how that always ends! I don't have anything inspirational or witty to say. Just that I love you and your family and I continue to hold you up to Jesus. Praise God for His mercies toward Mack. Your entry from a few days ago had me in tears yet again. You are living out the lines of the song..."I will praise you in this storm...I will lift my hands...etc" Thanks once again for the attitude adjustment that I needed. I so want to think that when I go to Mack's site I am doing some sort of good deed...let's be honest...I can do nothing without Christ. It is in Him and through Him that we experience and share love. It is all about Him. And...if I am really honest...this site and you have ministered to me way more than I have minister to you! I experience His love through your words. So thank you Jesus for the early morning wake up call this morning so that Amy could show your love to me. Lord bless that beautiful woman and her entire family. Wrap them up in your blanket of protection and love. Pour out your healing spirit on everyone in that family. I shout for joy for your love for them. May you continued to be glorified by the Johnson's testimonies. Restore their spirits w/ hope and peace and bind Satan from Robbing their joy. We love you Jesus.

Love you Aim,

Laura
Laura <lfixsen@comcast.net>
Shoreview, mn - Tuesday, June 5, 2007 4:03 AM CDT

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Hi Amy-
There is still a ton of light at the end of this long tunnel. The light is bright and beautiful. Keep your eyes up and on Him. Praying for a ton of peace to rain down on you and for those monolympho cellies to multiply like crazy. Loving to hear of Mack on the bike doing donuts in the room. Tell her to leave some tread marks for the fun of it! Praying fervently for Mack's health.
Allison Kelly <apflanz-kelly@sbcglobal.net>
Avon, IN USA - Monday, June 4, 2007 8:40 PM CDT

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Hi Amy,
Smiling at the image of Mack eating 22 nuggets and riding circles in the room. Amazing indeed! Maybe all that circle-going acted like a centrifuge, making those cells trying to appear a bit wobbly and discombobbled momentarily. They didn't know they'd be on such a wild ride of life hanging out inside of Mack!

May an abundance of joy be yours in the waiting. Praying for resurrection, renewal, and the image of Mackenzie riding her bike to the lake with Marilyn (whose entries are so amazing!) before the end of summer.
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Monday, June 4, 2007 8:32 PM CDT

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Dearest Amy, I just got back today from Medjugorje, and I climbed Apparition Hill and placed Mack's bracelet at the foot of the Blessed Mother's statue, that she may intercede to our Lord for Mack's 'cell resurrection'. Praying for you all daily, as always, staying the course...
Lori Mc <lorim@webfamily.ws>
Lake Villa, IL USA - Monday, June 4, 2007 8:30 PM CDT

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Hi Mackie:

Come along with me on a Monday evening walk..sometime soon. The sun is slanting its rays over the gravel road at just the right angle. It's easy to spot the Lake Superior agates and you excitedly find one right after another, holding them up to the light, marveling at the reddish orange translucence. "I found one!" you shout. "Look at this one!" Each one is unique and special. Soon your jean pocket is puckered with a round ball of stones. You'll take them home and put them in a fishbowl to marvel anew at their colors.

Bud is happily running alongside you. He loves these walks as much as you do. Sometimes he disappears in the tall grass -- only a wagging yellow tail points his location, and then he emerges with a big happy grin on his face.

We take time to place a bucket of oats in the pails for Jack and Samantha. They can hear the oats scattering into the pan from way across the pasture, and break into a fast lope when they get near the fence. They stop to touch noses with Bud, and then munch away. A snuffling, talking with their mouths full. The sound combines with the sweaty, meaty smell of their warm coats to create a faint, distant uncertain reminder of Paradise lost.

On the way back home the wind is blowing from the North so there's no mosquitos, but one has to watch out for airborne woodticks. Suddenly a large healthy rabbit skitters rapidly across your path followed by a yellow streak. "Bud won't catch him." Lem tells us. "He's not fast enough for that rabbit."

Three fat yellow warm fur bundles yawn sleepily as we approach the garage. They sniff your hand and look at your agate collection, barely stiffling a bored sigh.

Into the house for something...fun, oh, say, maybe an ice cream bar. And then a snuggle.

How does that sound? Love, Marilyn


Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Monday, June 4, 2007 7:43 PM CDT

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Hi Amy,
I'm so glad to hear things are starting to progress for Mack, yoy have been in my prayers, I have my church praying also. I'm now asking you if you can reach others in prayer for a little boy whose name is Ethan Powell, he was born 12-5-06 and was diagnosed with lukemia on 2-6-07, the website for this little boy is http://www.ethanpowell.com/ I don't know much more at this time other than they are at St. Judes.
Sandy <SandyISS@aol.com>
Covington, GA - Monday, June 4, 2007 1:49 PM CDT

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I think the cells are playing hide and seek with the Doctors. They are waiting for their little Army of Cells to build up . Then they are going to come out in full force. And SHOCK THE DOCS!
Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Monday, June 4, 2007 11:22 AM CDT

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Hey Amy!

"Only two cells counted today... one was a monocyte and one a lymphocyte." - if you're only going to have two cells, thinking these are two pretty good ones!

For my fellow pre pre pre-med warriors, thanks Wikpedia! -
1. A monocyte is a leukocyte, part of the human body's immune system that protects against blood-borne pathogens and moves quickly (aprox. 8-12 hours) to sites of infection in the tissues.
2. A lymphocyte is a type of white blood cell in the vertebrate immune system. Lymphocytes play an important and integral role in the body's defenses.

Thanks for the glimpse into the happiest room on the fifth floor! Sharing your prayers, sharing your laughter, but giving you every ounce of my patience. Lub you all.

Sending tons of nugget HUGS asking for "His shield of protection to embrace her",
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Monday, June 4, 2007 11:08 AM CDT

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Amy, That is such wonderful news. I will continue to Push And Pull for Mackenzie. I read your journal entry today and felt like I had been to church all over again. You will never know how you have ministered to others while you are climbing this mountain. I often think how can I be discouraged over simple problems life throws at us, when there are parents like you guys, going thru this frightening experience with your precious little girl. I know that you have those days where it is hard to look up....but God is evident in your life. You keep on looking up and leaning on God. He IS going to bring you all thru this. You will be a living testimony of how, If we can just lean on God and trust in his unwavering love and faithfulness, that when we go thru life's trials we will come out a better person in the end because of what we have experienced and allowed God to guide us thru. I hope you all have a great week and that uplifting news on Mackenzie's condition will continue to come your way.


Kristi Matthews <kristimatthews@earthlink.net>
Ninety Six, SC - Sunday, June 3, 2007 9:45 PM CDT

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Amy.... another someone you don't know is praying from IL and while it may be so hard to be confined to those 4 walls you are ministering in so many ways to people you will never meet! I and members of my family are pushing and pulling for new cells, for continued strength for you and your family and praying you will all be together and out of the hospital soon! My 24 year old daughter is raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and will complete her first triathlon in June in honor and support of all those struggling with these terrible diseases! It seems so unfair but just know lots and lots of people are fighting with you :) Mack, you must be an awesome girl!
Lisa B.
East Moline, IL USA - Sunday, June 3, 2007 9:12 PM CDT

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Amy.... another someone you don't know is praying from IL and while it may be so hard to be confined to those 4 walls you are ministering in so many ways to people you will never meet! I and members of my family are pushing and pulling for new cells, for continued strength for you and your family and praying you will all be together and out of the hospital soon! My 24 year old daughter is raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and will complete her first triathlon in June in honor and support of all those struggling with these terrible diseases! It seems so unfair but just know lots and lots of people are fighting with you :) Mack, you must be an awesome girl!
Lisa B.
East Moline, IL USA - Sunday, June 3, 2007 9:12 PM CDT

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COME ON HEALTHY CELLS!!!!!!!! Big hugs to all of you!!! Love, Frank, Kelly, and Addie
Kelly Lesniak <kmlesni@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, June 3, 2007 5:33 PM CDT

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Come on cells!! Praying for more!!
Deb, Claire & Cait Schneider <dschnei@d115.org>
- Sunday, June 3, 2007 5:02 PM CDT

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I've been following your journal for about a month now, Amy, and have been and will continue to PUSH and PULL for your incredible daughter. Such wonderful news for you and your family today. Just wanted you to know that another stranger has joined the evergrowing army that is pushing and pulling for MacKenzie and praying for the bone marrow cells to grow! MacKenzie and your family are outstanding examples of strength, faithfulness, hope and love. May the Lord bless you and your family,


Kate M.
Chicago, IL - Sunday, June 3, 2007 4:57 PM CDT

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Singing hearts here! What fantastic news......oh imagining your whole family together at HOME!!!!! Praying and thanking and more praying. GO MACK!!
Helen <helenwith6@aol.com>
Devon, England - Sunday, June 3, 2007 2:17 PM CDT

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YEAH!!!!! Praying for the cells to keep on going! Praising God for the work He is doing in Mackenzie!
Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Sunday, June 3, 2007 12:37 AM CDT

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You don't know me, but I'm praising God along with you, and praying for all leukemia cells to perish and healthy cell resurrection!!! I am a RN in Willmar, and learned about Mackenzie through following Wendy's daughters journey with leukemia. I've been with you for a long time, but never posted until now. I feel a connection with you as Mackenzie has the same birthday as my daughter, who has a daughter who is nearly the same age as Mackenzie. I just couldn't stay silent today, especially when your post contained one of my favorite passages (Lamentations) and the words to one of my favorite praise songs! Please know I am praying for all of you!!
Nancy <alnaloge@yahoo.com>
Willmar, MN USA - Sunday, June 3, 2007 12:31 AM CDT

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Amen and amen!!!! Praising the Lord for the tender mercies and healing He is raining down today. We sure do serve an AWESOME God!!! Give Miss Mack a big hug from all the Koblers :-)
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Sunday, June 3, 2007 11:54 AM CDT

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Amy,

What a wonderful message for this Sunday morning. Bless all of you. Whether you have thought so or not you have shown amazing strength these last few weeks of Mack's journey. My prayers are with you that Macks counts will be able to increase and she will be released from the hospital. May the Lord protect her and bring your entire family together for the summer so that you can live as one.
Tami Kittle <lucrevenge@aol.com>
Pasadena, MD USA - Sunday, June 3, 2007 11:25 AM CDT

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amy,

i am sitting here reading your entry, (on my third time - so far:)) tears streaming down my face, and biting on a pen to keep from going into the ugly cry! AN ARMY OF BELIEVERS! His hints, His clues, those little feelings we have... no coincidences! "BE STILL AND KNOW I AM GOD"

funny thing, our church is doing a fantastic series on dealing with emotions. today's sermon investigated coping with sorrow. our hearts are so filled with positive praise and blessing, so focused on Mack's recovery - we opted to spend our Sunday, very much like ya'll, worshipping as a family... it's been a wonderful, full morning and reading your entry was our hallelujah moment! (she says now crying the ugly cry!)

it's a party day, so many of His blessings in just one post. CUPCAKES FOR EVERYONE!
Sending "come on bone marrow" HUGS! "Praising God for cell resurrection!!!
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Sunday, June 3, 2007 11:10 AM CDT

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Dear Amy:

I thought about you a lot as Lem and I drove to Waseca, MN for his grandson's graduation party. How free we were to pile in the car and head out in the middle of a beautiful day, while you are still surrounded by four white walls.

Though I truly sense that you are pushing out those walls. Your writing always inspires me but your most recent entry truly underscores your gift, as Collette says, to minister to us through your pain, anxiety, impatience, loneliness. I think you have been called "for such a time as this." That's a heavy burden to bear, but
your frail shoulders are under-girded with the most powerful super-structure known to man, the infinite wisdom and grace of our Heavenly Father.

I know it's only a matter of a few days before the family is with you. And we all celebrate with you. You will be re-charged to have your sweetheart and lovely daughters with you.

Much love from Peavey Lake. Marilyn, Lem and Lois
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Sunday, June 3, 2007 6:16 AM CDT

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Dear Amy and Steve, I am praying that Mackenzie's blood counts are beginning to show positive numbers. I revisited my dear friend Betsy Lucas's journal on the Caring Bridge website to remember exactly how many days post-transplant it was before she began to show white blood cell counts, and it was on day 17 (Betsy, in her early 30's, was suffering from CML and had her transplant on Aug. 24, 2005). I pray that since your last journal entry that there might have been the first signs of engraftment for Mackenzie. Today in Lake Bluff we had big thunderstorms for 30 minutes, and I sat on the porch watching the rain pound on the asphalt, and as I watched the raindrops, they appeared to be thousands of "butterflys" taking flight, and I thought of Mackenzie, and I pray this was a sign of the cells multiplying like crazy in her bone marrow, the sign that you all are so anxiously awaiting. Though we've not met personally, please know that Mackenzie and your family are in my daily prayers. Keep the faith. Sincerely, Debbie Moughamian
Debbie Moughamian <jmolinafamilia@comcast.net>
Lake Bluff, IL - Saturday, June 2, 2007 11:35 PM CDT

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What a wonderful journal entry to-day and how right you are. We live in a society totally obsessed with material things and how easy it is to forget what really matters. We have so much to be grateful for and yet we are never content. Praying for your beautiful girl and trying to see how lucky I am and be thankful for all that I have.
With much love from Michigan.
angela <anji@comcast.net>
brighton, mi usa - Saturday, June 2, 2007 11:17 PM CDT

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"Eye has not seen, nor ear heard...the things which God has prepared for those who love Him." 1 Corinthians 2:9

Praying for all your intentions, and praising Him in advance for those yet hidden gifts which are being prepared perfectly, completely, especially for you!
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Saturday, June 2, 2007 7:04 PM CDT

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Amy, we all have to have those days where we wonder why....then, when we get back on track we are able to see how much easier it is to have faith and belive things are as the Lord will have them. I panicked a bit about our homelessness situation, I wandered away from our decisionto rust in the Lord, I briefly tried to 'fix' it myself, just in time, I remembered our decision, I got back on track, kept my promise to trust the Lord.....we got our miracle this week, an unbelievable house , with an acre of land! The same rent we pay in this house we have to leave in 3 weeks.( pictures on my blog, you can see this is no ordinary house!! www.myquietthoughts.blogspot.com)
Miracles happen, Mack is a daily miracle, as you say she is amazing and not suffereing despite no counts, all that chemo....you are a rock, your faith will ( and IS) moving mountains. You are such an example to us all, you have truly encouraged me to be strong and believe. I hope you get some freedom from that little room soon!
Helen <helenwith6@aol.com>
Devon, England - Saturday, June 2, 2007 12:32 AM CDT

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I admire your courage and faith. Your words are so inspiring to me as you are so right in how we all let ourselves be consumed by negative thoughts or feelings, but we all truly know that only He is in charge and only He can give us the strength we all need to survive in this insane, changing world. You have given me courage and motivation to count my own blessings, and not focus on what I cannot control, as I continue to pray for Mack and your entire family during this most trying time in your lives. You are so wise and such a beautiful writer in how you put your thoughts and feelings into words. You are an amazing mother and wife and you have gone above and beyond the call of duty. You are a true inspiration to so many you do not know personally and especially to your daughters as they see the strength and determination you have to have Mack healthy and to have your family whole! Keep up your awesome work with the Lord as well as maintaining patience during this waiting game. Thank you Lord for keeping Mack's spirits high and for keeping her comfortable and content as we continue to wait for that marrow to recover! Let's go cells!!!

Many blessings coming your way!!! Kudos to your daughters for the sacrifices they continue to make to bring their sister home happy and HEALTHY!!! What an AWESOME family you all have!
Jessica <millerfam94@aim.com>
San Bernardino, CA USA - Saturday, June 2, 2007 11:16 AM CDT

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Dear Amy, thank you for your last entry. It is beyond our comprehension how content Mack is in this situation but I think she is just following her lead. Yes, you have much more knowledge and experience than her; therefore, you know all the possiblities that lay ahead. She is content because that is what she observes from you. She has to feel very confident in her surroundings even if you have to put on a big front for her. Children are very wise and pick up on parents actions. Amy, you have given up most everything for this child. I can imaging you have eaten more pretend meals in that little kitchen set from Toys 'R Us than you care to think about. You have given your human all. I am so thankful Mack has you for a mother! I love children and parents who put them first. Mark 9:37 "Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me: and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me". Mack is content for a reason. Blessings, Colette
Colette <grussingcg@yahoo.com>
Clara City, MN - Saturday, June 2, 2007 10:20 AM CDT

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Amy...I was reminded of an ooooooooold
commercial with cows who were contented
(don't remember why they were).
But, you let us know that contentment is good...
what a blessing that you can feel that way.
praying for Mack...praying for you..praying for Steve and
the girls....
mrs pam
- Saturday, June 2, 2007 10:10 AM CDT

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LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE you! Printing off your very wise words on contentment to share with my 15 year old. Oh how the Lord is using you and Mackie and yes, cancer to bring glory to God and inspire others to seek Him. You are a good and faithful servant Amy. Keep your eyes on your guide and follow Heidi's advice...one foot in front of the other! Praying for those cells and for healing tonight.
Hugs,
Beth
bt <tarnows@charter.net>
Holland, Mi - Friday, June 1, 2007 11:36 PM CDT

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Just stopping by to say hello. Your journal entry was so encouraging to me ! Amy I think you need to write a womens devotonal. You speak so beautifully and so inspiring! May God continue to encourage you and keep you uplifted. I read a good devotional if I have time tomorrow I will put it on here. It was about Satan and how God gives us verse to specifically tell him to leave us alone. Keep doing what your are doing Amy! You Are a wonderful mom!!!!
Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Friday, June 1, 2007 11:35 PM CDT

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Missing your happy faces! It's been a while since I've seen you guys! SO happy about how well Mack is doing and the peace you have Amy! You all are AMAZING!!! See you soon.
Katie
Erlanger, KY - Friday, June 1, 2007 10:01 PM CDT

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Marilyn:

Your description of the "slow" child and her mother has made me cry. Thank you.

Everyone's entries the past few days have been so beautiful that I've felt no need to leave my own. Just was blessed by reading what others have offered our precious friend, Amy.

With a grateful heart to so many of my "friends" I've met here.

Tonight our family participated in a 5k run to raise money for the American Cancer Society. It's called "Rural Rush for a Cure". Travis's family was there, as well as Ali's dad. I talked about and prayed for Mackie as I ran/walked.

With love and prayers for as long as it takes,
Jane Klingenberg <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Friday, June 1, 2007 9:13 PM CDT

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Marilyn:

Your description of the "slow" child and her mother has made me cry. Thank you.

Everyone's entries the past few days have been so beautiful that I've felt no need to leave my own. Just was blessed by reading what others have offered our precious friend, Amy.

With a grateful heart to so many of my "friends" I've met here.

Tonight our family participated in a 5k run to raise money for the American Cancer Society. It's called "Rural Rush for a Cure". Travis's family was there, as well as Ali's dad. I talked about and prayed for Mackie as I ran/walked.

With love and prayers for as long as it takes,
Jane Klingenberg <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Friday, June 1, 2007 9:13 PM CDT

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It's Friday evening, the neighborhood is quieting down.

Driving home from work tonight I spotted two Canadian geese, swooping down in perfect unison over the marsh and landing on the mirrored surface of the lake. It was a pleasant leisurely drive from Grand Rapids, MN, along the lakes and fields. Red shorthorn cattle were heads down, grazing quietly, while four young black and white calves played catch and tag like 6 year old boys.

I stopped at a garage sale along Highway 169, in front of a poor pre-fabricated home, with a few dirty urchins running around and two harried women carrying out baby clothes and "stuff" to put on the tables.

I could see that the young mother was struggling and had tried many things to earn money. There were scrapbooking supplies (Creative Memories), landscape pictures (Home Interiors), cooking stuff (Pampered Chef).

Everything was for sale. I felt sorry until I saw that she possessed something much more precious. Her 12-year old daughter is "slow". She trailed after her mother, asking questions continually. Her mother patiently let her take my money and bag my treasures (quilting fabrics). Just as I left she held her daughter close and caressed her hair. Just a simple gesture. I looked into her face and saw light. A freckled round face illumined by an inner peace and acceptance.

Transforming. A holy moment.

Amy, you have that same inner light. Your ability to let us see your innermost thoughts and fears through your writing is a valuable treasure. Through your "weakness" we are strengthened.

I am so glad you share your soul with us. It's a privilege to read the pages of your book as you are writing it.

They say that Canadian geese mate for life. Today my Uncle Jim --85 years old -- died in Onamia Hospital. Throat cancer. "Let me go home to my Father" he said yesterday. And today Jesus came for him.

Now his mate of 56 years, Aunt Kathy, will lay him to rest in Lakeview Cemetery and wing the rest of her journey alone.

An unique day filled with glimpses of God's grace, just a simple Friday in central Minnesota.

Much love from your verbose traveling journey-mate. Marilyn
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Home on Peavey Lake, Morrison County, MN USA - Friday, June 1, 2007 8:24 PM CDT

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Amy
I have been following Macks journey for a few months now and I have not signed the guest book for fear of over whelming you with entries. But today the good Lord put it in my heart to let you know how much your journal entries have impacted my life. I have to say that you have so much testimony to give and you do it with grace and dignity. Your writings are so inspirational. No one knows why Mack is going through this horrible journey, although in time it will be revealed to you. Your strngth and conviction are truly inspirational. I will continue to pray for your family and follow Macks journey. Thank you so much for sharing your families lives with me.
Bonny Vogt <swettgranny05@columbus.rr.com>
Pataskala, Ohio USA - Friday, June 1, 2007 5:42 PM CDT

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Hi Amy, It's my first time here and I just wanted to shout (((((GROW CELLS GROW))))))
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless. Susan & marc
www.caringbridge.org/visit/marcleblanc
Susan Hubley <susanhubley@hotmail.com>
- Friday, June 1, 2007 4:49 PM CDT

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Sending HUGS with a happy heart,
debbie <usoundSOgood@nowicancleanmyhouse.com>
germantown, tn - Friday, June 1, 2007 2:58 PM CDT

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Wow Amy,
Thank-you for sharing your heart so openly. I finished your entry in tears. This is not the first time that your writings have hit my heart in a direct parallel to words in scripture. Sounds crazy?! Read on, for someone named Paul wrote this to his friends...

"I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Phillipians 4:10-13.

There you have it! Glad to hear the spunk back in your words. I'll be praying for continued peace and contentment in the waiting. Praising Him too in advance for the hidden gems and blessings yet to be found. They are there for sure!

I found these words of wisdom and thought I would share them too, as they seemingly fit with being content.

Circle of Happiness
by Mattie Stepanek

"I am a little kid
For you to love.
I am a little kid
For you to hug and kiss.
I am a little kid
For you to say,
"You are so special,
Yes you are" to.
I am a little kid
For all of those things
And more.
And when you
Feel and say and do
All of those things,
I will be a little kid
Who will love you.
I will be a little kid
Who will hug and kiss you.
I will be a little kid
Who will say to you,
"You are so special, too,
Yes you are."
I will be a little kid
Who will do all those things
And more.
And that is what
Happiness
Is all about."

God bless you today, Mackenzie's Mommy!
Praying with hope, praying with love...
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Friday, June 1, 2007 2:29 PM CDT

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Just listening to Joyce Meyer on the radio. Funny coincidence (NOT) that today she pointed out how Jesus was tempted by satan. He was questioned about who he was at the point where he was humanly hungry and weak. How the enemy follows us as we are following the Holy Spirit!! He waits until we are tired and vulnerable and then offers us some of his poison, a quick fix, a pleasurable escape...Sounds like your experience this week, Amy. Even though you are an inspiration and strength to us all, we know you have to fight through your moments of weakness, too. I'm thankful to our loving Father that you have battled back and not allowed victory for the "other side." I trust that now you'll be even stronger and renewed with the Holy Spirit! Loving you and Mackie and all the Johnsons through this journey-
Linny :)
Linda Matson <linnyrulz@yahoo.com>
NY - Friday, June 1, 2007 10:39 AM CDT

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Hi Aim,
My heart hurts to hear your honest words....we all stray at times and look for that "quick fix". You are right, that in the end they leave us feeling empty, rather than filled. But my heart also praises God today, that you are one who recognizes that only God can truly fill you. All my favorite things don't do the trick....reading doesn't,vacationing doesn't , spending time with friends doesn't, shopping for new stuff doesn't. Even our favorite friend, CHOCOLATE doesn't (well..it DOES help a bit, and the dark stuff is healthy for you). Keep putting one step in front of the other, Amy, just one day at a time. I find myself doing that a LOT lately with my two teens....saying thanks to God for a "moment" in time, day by day, where I know my kids are safe and have made a good choice.

Remember that old Rudolph cartoon and song...."Put one foot in front of the other, and soon you are walking cross the floor oor oor! Put one foot in front of the other....and soon you are WALKING OUT THE DOOR!" That's my prayer for you today, that you can keep taking those baby steps of faith that will lead Mackenzie out the door and onward home. Love you! Heidi
heidi shor <humblecarpenter@comcast.net>
- Friday, June 1, 2007 10:18 AM CDT

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Dearest Amy,
Heading to bed, but just wanted you to know that I love you so. So grateful that the Lord has drawn you back to His path and that your feet are feeling solid ground.
As always...praying, praying, praying
Much love,
Beth
Beth Tarnow <tarnows@charter.net>
Holland, Mi - Thursday, May 31, 2007 10:56 PM CDT

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Everyone's words today have been so beautiful and supportive! WOW!

Maybe a little bout of Spring fever left you feeling like you'd hit the wall. Maybe pressure left you needing to escape. Maybe you just wanted to feel "normal" again. Maybe you're just being too hard on yourself. Whatever, Kathie's peek into the isolation of your world right now was right on target!

And, anyone who has come to know you quickly sees that every ounce of your tiny, size nothing body is filled with an electric, plus sized spirit that is hard enough to contain in one building ... much less four walls! Sometimes I even wonder if there are days when the outer walls to Mack's little room actually look like they are pulsing!

You continue to amaze me. You certainly have inspired me to appreciate the little things and take note of all God's blessings everyday. You're so special Amy ... Tonight I'm thankful you are finding a renewed peace and happiness in His arms. I'm glad you're feeling full ... (even tho I know it wasn't from that bite of a Zone bar!)

Sending big fat healthy cell HUGS that shock the docs and send Mack right to apartment living,
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Thursday, May 31, 2007 10:51 PM CDT

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Oh Amy, your entry today tears at my heart! You are feeling vulnerable to the ENEMY and yet to us, you are so strong. Your faith lifts us up. Maybe that's how it works. We don't keep the strength for ourselves, but let it pass through us to others -- to Helen, Collette, Harold. Lisa, Debby, BT, Heidi, the rest of the fan club.

All of us are alongside you every day. You are not far from our thoughts -- and from the outside, the vision of Mackie's happiness and positive outlook is a miracle in itself. I am sure the doctors don't know what to do...what to expect. She is defying their known knowledge.

Today I began a book by a newspaper writer from Baltimore who took time off to visit Paris and other exotic locales. What struck me in her very first chapter was her thought that she was seeking "Holy Moments" in this new experience. I immediately thought of you. You, with your expressive words and honesty. If you have the time, I hope you'll capture the holy moments of your days in the hospital there, so that they can go into the book of life that you will write someday when you're home safe and sound. We cherish your connections to us so much. We love you all so much. Marilyn, Lem and Lois
(And PS, no Lake Woebegone staffers here at Peavey Lake...just a few old fogies. If Garrison Keillor came to Morrison county, I'm sure a few would say "He sure is a strange looking one" and go on with their business. Welcome to the corner of our world!)
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Thursday, May 31, 2007 9:25 PM CDT

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Hi Amy,
I feel badly I've been away due to computer issues, but always remain close in prayer.
I was holding you and Mack in my heart in a very special way today. I went for my first clinical day at CMH and took a tour of 4th floor units. Such a different environment than what I see in my daily work. Oh my...you and Mack are definitely my heroes!

Walking by the isolation rooms for the stem cell transplant patients gave me a slight glimpse into all you are bearing. What you are doing in this waiting is hard, hard work. What a blessing that Mack is feeling so playful, secure, and at peace with her surroundings. My heart goes out to you as each day unfolds and new concerns arise for her care team. Hang tight to the Holy Spirit's promises! May all fears and worries perish, and may hope (and new cells) flourish anew.
Praying for engraftment, and peace of mind and heart. May you find blessings wrapped up in each moment of the waiting. He is there, and is making a perfect way through this desert. Sending a great big hug, Kathie
p.s. what a privilege to catch up on everyone's entries...you all are amazing!!
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:00 PM CDT

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I AM SITTING HERE TRYING TO THINK OF SOMETHING INTELLIGENT TO WRITE , WHICH IS OFTEN HARD FOR ME, AND THEN IT CAME TO ME. TODAY IS THE 31ST AND AS MY DEVOTIONAL STYLE GOES THEN INCLUDES CHAPTER 31 0F PROVERBS. WHY NOT USE THAT AS IT FITS AMY AND STEVE PERFECTLY WITH A FEW COMMENTS ADDED FOR DEPTH SO HERE GOES, VERSE NUMBERS LEFT OFF AND STARTING AT VERSE 10 IN THE NIV:
A WIFE OF NOBLE CHARACTER WHO CAN FIND? (JUST LOOK IN CINCY)
SHE IS WORTH FAR MORE THAN RUBIES.
HER HUSBAND HAS FULL CONFIDENCE IN HER AND
LACKS NOTHING OF VALUE. ( WAY TO GO STEVE)
SHE BRINGS HIM GOOD,NOT HARM, ALL THE DAYS OF HER LIFE.
SHE SELECTS WOOL AND FLAX AND WORKS WITH EAGER HANDS.
SHE IS LIKE THE MERCHANT SHIPS BRINGING HER FOOD FROM AFAR ( OR MAYBE THE LOCAL CONVENIENCE STORE IN CINCY)
SHE GETS UP WHILE IT IS STILL DARK; SHE PROVIDES FOOD FOR HER FAMILY ( SO OFTEN VERY GOOD SPIRITUAL FOOD TOO FOR ALL)
AND PORTIONS FOR HER SERVANT GIRLS.
SHE CONSIDERS A FIELD AND BUYS IT ; OUT OF HER EARNINGS SHE PLANTS A VINEYARD. ( OR RENTS A SUITABLE APARTMENT FOR THEM ALL)
SHE SETS ABOUT HER WORK VIGOROUSLY; HER ARMS ARE STRONG FOR HER TASKS. ( FROM LIFTING MACKIE UP SO MUCH AND HOLDING HER SO CLOSE TIME AND TIME AGAIN}
SHE SEES THAT HER TRADING IS PROFITABLE ; AND HER LAMP DOES NOT GO OUT AT NIGHT. ( SO MACK IS NOT AFRAID IN THE DARK)
IN HER HAND SHE HOLDS THE DISTAFF AND GRASPS THE SPINDLE WITH HER FINGERS.
SHE OPENS HER ARMS TO THE POOR AND EXTENDS HER HANDS TO THE NEEDY. ( OR HER INSPIRING JOURNAL ENTRIES T0 US ALL SO OUR FAITH ALSO GROWS}
WHEN IT SNOWS, SHE HAS NO FEAR FOR HER HOUSEHOLD. FOR ALL OF THEM ARE CLOTHED IN SCARLET ( LIKE THE WINTER TIME IN ONAMIA,MN AT GRANDPA LEE'S OR MARILYN'S)
SHE MAKES COVERINGS FOR HER BED; SHE IS CLOTHED IN FINE LINEN AND PURPLE.
HER HUSBAND IS RESPECTED AT THE CITY GATES WHERE HE TAKES HIS SEAT AMONG THE ELDERS OF THE LAND. ( AND AT HIS SCHOOL TEACHING AND COACHING SITE AS WELL IN ILLINOIS)
SHE MAKES LINEN GARMENTS AND SELLS THEM AND SUPPLIES THE MERCHANTS WITH SASHES. ( OR THEY ARRANGE FOR SUCKERS FOR MACKIE TO BE SOLD AND MUCH MORE)
SHE IS CLOTHED WITH STRENGTH AND DIGNITY; SHE CAN LAUGH AT THE DAYS TO COME. ( SHE TRUSTS HER LORD FOR EACH MOMENT AHEAD)
SHE SPEAKS WITH WISDOM, AND FAITHFUL INSTRUCTION IS ON HER TONGUE. ( SHE NEVER STRAYS FAR FROM GOD'S PATH FOR HER FAMILY AND RETURNS TO IT QUICKLY}
SHE WATCHES OVER THE AFFAIRS OF HER HOUSEHOLD AND DOES NOT EAT THE BREAD OF IDLENESS. ( NOW 120 PLUS INSIDE DAYS OF CARE FOR MACK, CRAMPED QUARTERS BUT NOT CRAMPED STYLE )
HER CHILDREN ARISE AND CALL HER BLESSED; HER HUSBAND ALSO, AND HE PRAISES HER. ( ALL 5 DAUGHTERS AND LOVIN STEVE)
" MANY WOMEN DO NOBLE THINGS, BUT YOU SURPASS THEM ALL"
( AMEN AND AMEN)
CHARM IS DECEPTIVE , AND BEAUTY IS FLEETING BUT A WOMAN WHO FEARS THE LORD IS TO BE PRAISED. ( AND SO WE DO RIGHT NOW, THANK YOU JESUS FOR AMY AND STEVE)
GIVE HER THE REWARD SHE HAS EARNED ( LORD, JESUS, THAT IS OUR CONTINUAL PRAYER AS WE PUSH AND PULL)
AND LET HER WORKS BRING HER PRAISE AT THE CITY GATE.

FROM PROVERBS 31: 10-31 THE WIFE OF NOBLE CHARACTER NIV

TANG KNOWS THESE WORDS ARE FAR BETTER THAN HIS AS THEY ARE THE WORDS ULTIMATELY FROM THE LORD.
HAROLD "TANG" WYNIA <tang@usfamily.net>
SHOREVIEW, MN USA - Thursday, May 31, 2007 5:32 PM CDT

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Still PUSHING & PULLING for Mack. Amy cling tight to your faith, you are such an inspiration to all of us! Lots of prayers coming your way!!
Tammy Bauer <tammyb2@comcast.net>
Cary, IL - Thursday, May 31, 2007 3:02 PM CDT

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It isn't that you HAVEN'T asked for our prayers is what I meant in the previous post, last sentence. Let me join the Mistake Club, my bad :( Blessings, Colette
Colette <grussingcg@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:43 PM CDT

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Dear Jesus, we come onto you this afternoon and thank you that Amy's gaze has been readjusted and her feet have been replanted. Thank you that disappointment and weakness has been replaced with renewed hope and strength. You know exactly what Amy's needs are and if in anyway her caringbridge family can help please let the Holy Spirit speak to us so we can encourage her. It seems like when she is doing well only a few faithfuls respond and I for one, don't know how to respond (for some unknown reason.) Many more of us can relate and encourage when she falters. Please forgive us and let us encourage her EVERYDAY so she doesn't take her focus off You. At this time Amy is being too hard on herself so let her ask for help from us - perhaps we need to be more focused on You ourselves. Only You know what she stands in need of and open the ears of our hearts to listen and obey. Amen.

Now on a lighter note. Marilyn, is Peavey Lake anywhere near Lake Wobagon and are you hanging around with Garrison Keilor?? Actually, I can relate to your discriptive writing better then Keilor's.
Amy and Mack, we love you and will be praying for you. It isn't that you have asked for our prayers, infact you have asked for specific prayers, we will try harder. Blessings, Colette
Colette Grussing <grussingcg@yahoo.com>
Clara City, MN - Thursday, May 31, 2007 2:35 PM CDT

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LIFTING YOU UP TODAY!!!
SHERI FRYE <sherif1@chesnet.net>
CHESNEE , SC US - Thursday, May 31, 2007 1:55 PM CDT

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Hi Amy,
You are so right in your assessment of what it's like to get off the path. As always, thank you for opening your heart to all of us and sharing the raw truth. It is so easy to lose sight of what is REAL and GOOD and TRUE. You are a terrific mom, as I have said before. My prayers are with Mackenzie for health and recovery. As I share my advice with you, I will take a healthy dose myself...keep your eyes on the Lord for He is the prize and no one or no thing can match His gifts to us. With love and prayer, Allison
allison kelly <apflanz-kelly@sbcglobal.net>
Avon, IN USA - Thursday, May 31, 2007 1:25 PM CDT

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God is hanging in there with you while we all wait for these cells to do their thing. I can imagine the need to get out of that hospital for a little while. Hang in there. We are all still praying for Mack, you, Steve and the girls. You will all be together soon.
Joyce <cdncrafter@yahoo.ca>
Brampton, On Canada - Thursday, May 31, 2007 9:29 AM CDT

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Hi Amy & Di & MacKenzie,
Dave & I are in Gilberts, IL with Jamie & Steph waiting for "whatshisname" to be born. (They won't even tell us how many syllables in the name so we can play the guessing game! pout, pout) Stephanie is HUGE-all out in front. I can't believe a body can still stand straight with that ball on the belly. Her due date was yesterday. Ben is a joy to keep an eye on, and I'm making batches of food for the freezer. Dave is here too, working. But we're going to have a lunch break with Schroed's just down the road at the Elgin Harvest campus today. We also may ride over to see the Del Webb in Huntley.

Keep hanging in there guys. We love you and continue to pray for you all.
Love, Syd
Syd Phelps <sydphelps@gmail.com>
Summerfield, FL - Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:39 AM CDT

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I can't come here and read about this little girl without feeling overwhelmed by how incredible she is, to hear that she is happy and playing, uncomplaining and just such a joy. She is indeed a miracle to us all! Keep fighting little Mack, and mommy, I can't even begin to imagine how being trapped in that little room must feel! You are a star!
Helen <helenwith6@aol.com>
Devon, CA England - Thursday, May 31, 2007 7:50 AM CDT

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AS that adorable little Dory would say..."Just keep swimming, just keep swimming."
Keep your chin up, and your eyes on the prize. I beleive with all my heart that Miss Mackenzie will be healed here on earth and you will be home before you know it!
May God continue to bless you!
Amy Jurgen <Kitmineau@aol.com>
Saco, Me - Thursday, May 31, 2007 7:41 AM CDT

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Good morning, Amy:

We're getting some much-needed rain here in Central Minnesota this morning. I hear the birds are up already (at nearly 6AM) My heart breaks for your in your comfy "prison cell".

I am so sorry that this waiting is so hard. "Sorry seems to be the hardest thing" sang Elton John. But when you consider your journey, I think "waiting seems to be the hardest thing" (though losing weight and keeping it off is right up there!)

I think it must be the seeming endlessness of it that is so soul-sapping. You have been such an stalwart soldier, with leadership that amazes and inspires us. What a blessing you are.

I think you need a couple of really good movies. (Here's my current favorite: "The Queen". Just love those British accents). Do you have a VCR - oops, showing my age - a DVD player in your room? If you do, let me know what you'd like to watch and I'll send some along. "Finding Nemo" is practically my all-time favorite. ("Swimming, swimming".)

That movie reminds me of Jesus and God - Father and Son (goldfish) never stopped seeking each other. And Jesus has found you, Amy and Mackie. He has you in the palm of His hand. Just rest there a few more days. And then we'll celebrate Mackie's complete and total healing.

All our love. Marilyn, Lem and Lois
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Thursday, May 31, 2007 5:57 AM CDT

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I freaked out on the week-ends when Elliott was getting his chemo...You amaze me.
Cindy Aldrich <elliottsmama@comcast.net>
Sandwich, Illinois - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 11:25 PM CDT

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Night Amy,

126 days inpatient ... YOUR SPIRITS AMAZE US!

Sending hang in "dere", you're "donna" make it HUGS!
debbie <allpositives@webelieve.com>
germantown, tn - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 10:51 PM CDT

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Amy,
I would never be able to say "I know how you feel", but you are only human, so feeling the way you do is "okay" in my book. Your the glue holding it all together....that's a lot of pressure! When you get a chance to get outside tomorrow, take a few deap breaths, nice and slow, and as your doing that....breath in and remember what all this is for...I know you know! Continuing to PUSH and PULL for Mackenzie....and thinking of you as well.
Susan Frew <sfrew@d115.org>
- Wednesday, May 30, 2007 8:42 PM CDT

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Was thinking of you yesterday as Katie and I went on a fishing launch from Eddy's on Mille Lacs Lake with a group organized by the men's Bible Study group. We ended up being the only bonnies with 20 in our church group but we held our own. Rod had an ambulance meeting on the other end of Mille Lacs. Turned out to be a wet (thank the Lord for the much needed rain) and cold by the end of the 4 hour trip but still had fun. Katie didn't get a bite nor did Pastor right next to her for some reason. They had the same fishing gear as the rest of us and same bait and were right next to me (I had four fish on but no keepers, one small, one too big and the others got away before in the net). Katie was so patient. She admitted saying a prayer that she'd catch fish and that was my prayer for her also. Instead she showed everyone her patience and willingness to try. At one point she sat down when it wasn't raining and read a book to us to pass the time. She didn't complain. Sure made me think of Mighty Mack!! We can learn so much from our precious kids. So my thoughts were with you and your wait for those healthy new cells to start coming. We had a very kind captain and he enjoyed a few jokes and riddles with Katie and those two were busy sharing snacks when it wasn't busy with other fish. Katie enjoyed keeping an eye on the kept fish. They'd splash her whenever she kept watch. So much like Mack making fun and smiles even considering the circumstances.
Sending our love and continued prayers.
Rod, Judy and Katie
Judy Hayes <jlhayes@brainerd.net>
Hillman, MN USA - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 10:07 AM CDT

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Good Morning Amy,
Came across this verse this morning and thought of you. It goes well with Jane's entry.

My soul, wait thou ONLY upon God; for my expectation is from Him.
He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before Him: God is a refuge for us.
Selah
Psalms 62:5-8

I know it is sooooo hard to wait. Praying specifically today that your soul will wait only on Him...that HE will be your glory and your strength. He is there, your refuge, your defense and because of Him you shall not be moved.

Count your blessings every day...write them in your journal..or on that little white board on your hospital wall so that you can look at them each day and rejoice.

I'm counting you (and Mack and your mom) as one of my blessings today. What a blessing to join you each day, to pray for you all, to have my faith strengthened as I watch you stand strong in Him and watch your faith SHINE!

My fellow prayer warriors...I'm counting you too. What a privilege it is walk beside you and learn from you. Your love and care for the Johnson family and each other daily inspire me to love and care more passionately for the people God has put in my life....not to mention the great faith building words of wisdom and praise you share.

Hugs and love to you all....
Beth

bt <myheartrejoicestoday@Hislove.com>
Holland, Mi - Wednesday, May 30, 2007 7:43 AM CDT

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Hi Aim,
It was good to hear your voice "in person" today, and know that you had escaped those confining walls of the hospital to sit at the pool. I'm so thankful that God has blessed you with a peaceful place of escape. I'm picturing you, surrounded by all those college hunks....one feeding you grapes one by one....another bringing you a cool drink....another fanning you with one of those big leafy things....for some reason that picture came to me and I had to giggle! As much as it sounds like you are enjoying being a "college girl" again, I can't wait til you and Mack are HOME for good. Come on bone marrow, make dem babies!!! Praying for peace in the waiting....Love, Heidi
heidi shor <humblecarpenter@comcast.net>
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so sorry for the errors. After I corrected them, part of my entry disappeared. So, I sent the typo-filled one. We can form a club, Lori! :)
jk <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Tuesday, May 29, 2007 12:50 AM CDT

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My bookmark was still waiting for me at May 24 in "Streams":

"Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at THE VERY TIME that God had promised him."

The plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. (Ps. 33:11). But we must be prepared to wait on God's timing. His timing is precise, for He does things "at the very time" He has set. It is not for us to know His timing, and in fact we cannot know it - we must wait for it.

If God had told Abraham while he was in Haran thast he would have to wait thirty years before holding his promised child in his arms, his heart might have failed him. So God, as an act of His gracious love, hid from Abraham the number of weary years he would be required to wait. Only as the time was approaching, with but a few months left to wait did God reveal His promise: "At the appointed time next year... Sarah will have a son". (Gen. 18:14). The "appointed time" came at last, and soon the joyous laughter that filled the patriarch's home caused the now elderly couple to forget their long and tiring wawit.

So take hear, dear child (Amy), when God requires you to wait. The One you wait for will not disappoint you. He willnever be even five minutes behind "the appointed time". And soon "your grief will turn to joy".

... As passengers it is not for us to interfere with the charts and the compass. We should leave the masterful Captain alone to do His own work.

Oh, Amy, how hard it is for us to wait. Yet, look how long you've already waited for God to heal Mackenzie... you have deposited about three years already in your "waiting account". Who could have borne it if we had known before she was born what lay ahead of us? Or Linds? Or Sadie? But, for every single day that we've waited and pleaded, God has met us with His new mercies.

We will continue to wait together, you and Mackie and your mom, there in the four walls. The rest of us from wherever in the world we read your posts and send our prayers heavenward.

With love today, for as long as it takes.

ps Marilyn: you are the "Norman Rockwell" of words. I was tempted to paint my own picture of Memorial Day here in my town, Hamilton, MI, which is the quintessential "Small Town USA"... Amy, someday when you get here you'll realize I wasn't kidding about it being a "no stoplight town". We like it that way. :) The only traffic jams we get here are when they stop traffic on the highway to let our Memorial Day and homecoming parades have the right-of-way.
Jane Klingenberg <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Tuesday, May 29, 2007 12:46 AM CDT

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p.s. here's a great miracle story from Memphis that reminds me of Mack's cells... considering how she sees things, she might like the comparison:



At the Memphis zoo, we have two pandas. The girl panda is Ya Ya, and the boy panda is Le Le. They left their home in China to come and live in here for awhile. The zoo treats them great, but they are still a little homesick. Like you Mack, they keep on smiling, playing and eating Bamboo ... (I know you don't eat bamboo!)

Everybody here hopes they will have a baby. Panda's are very special animals. Anyway, one day the doctors noticed that Ya Ya was acting different. She was sleeping a lot and she didn't feel like playing all day. The doctors thought she might have a baby! Well, they had to give her lots of things like ultra sounds and blood tests ... but no signs of that baby! Everybody was patient and watched for weeks because we believed and guess what! They just found out there is a teeny tiny baby growing inside of Ya Ya ... no bigger than a peanut! All this time - just like those new cells of yours - that baby panda was hiding!

So, in 30 -45 days, Ya Ya, Le Le, and Memphis will have a new baby panda! For awhile, she has to stay in a special room and only certain people can visit her. The doctors will have to keep checking on Ya Ya, and she'll keep on having those tests. Like you, she'll start feeling better, but won't be able to go out and play as much as she would like to - soon she'll even get to move to a special tree that looks a lot more like her home in China. And once the baby comes, Ya Ya's life will slowly go back to normal! Sound familar?... (I know you don't live in a tree!)

So, go Mack! Go Ya Ya! I'm looking forward to the day we all can go to the zoo and meet that new cub. My vote for a name ... boy or girl, it's gotta be Mack!

Sending a second round of warm, fuzzy, and cute HUGS,
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
- Tuesday, May 29, 2007 11:52 AM CDT

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Peek a boo!

Would you expect anything less from Mack's healthy new cells? Oh, they're there; playing games and hiding out till everything's just right! What do we expect ... der just babies!

With you all the way Amy, I couldn't want your hopes and dreams any more if they were my own ...
come to think of it - THEY ARE!

LUB YOU!

Sending all positive HUGS - all positives!
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Tuesday, May 29, 2007 10:33 AM CDT

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Amy, I have been praying for Mackenzie and your family for several months but have never taken the time to thank you for your willingness to share your heart with all of us. Your courage and faith in God have been a great encouragement to me. God has taught me SO MUCH through your struggles and your willingness to let God be in charge. Although you are praying for complete healing, you are simply trusting God and the fact that He is in control. Thank you!!
Sarah Summerour <ssummerour@crown.org>
Oakwood, GA USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2007 10:01 AM CDT

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Marilyn, your writings are blessings from heaven. The Lord has really given you a precious gift to be able to put those thoughts into such beautiful poetry. I thank you!! By inspiring Amy, you give me such hope and a reminder of the gift we've all been given - Jesus! And the precious blood of Jesus - the idea rings in my mind constantly - the lifeblood that is filling Mackenzie's body. What a wonderful God we have!
Linda <Linnyrulz@yahoo.com>
NY - Monday, May 28, 2007 10:52 PM CDT

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Sweet Dreams Amy,

We believe.

Sending HUGS "Praying for good blood counts and discovery that the leukemia has PERISHED!!!!!" forever,
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Monday, May 28, 2007 10:12 PM CDT

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Amy,
Sorry about the 4 walls. Glad to hear that Mackie's spirits are good. I am so wanting to write something witty or inspiring but nothings coming to mind that can overcome what you are going through. Maybe picture us sitting at a coffee shop drinking the best chai! I mean really good chai. And then having all the time in the world because our husbands are glad to watch the kids for as long as we need them to. Are any memories coming to mind? We hung out with the Wynia's on Saturday night and that story came up. I think its still a sore spot. We love you and are so thankful that you let us glimpse this journey through this website. Keep praising the Lord and let the sun blaze through those walls!
Michlyn Newman <knewman@mninter.net>
- Monday, May 28, 2007 9:45 PM CDT

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Hi Amy:

It's the end of our weekend here and I am about to close down the computer for the night. The excitement of family, of visitin', and of fishin' and running' around is over.

Lem is in his easy chair channel surfing, and I'm doing a little trip report writing about my consultancy to Georgia. And thinking of you.

Steve will be leaving and you and Mackie will be just girls again. You guys and Jesus. He is there too, praying alongside you, helping Mackie sleep and giving her that wonderful spirit of happiness and optimism.

She awakens every day to a new hopefulness. It's in her nature. You are so blessed.

And you? Our Lord and Savior, the almighty Jesus Christ of Nazareth is there beside you, too. Giving you the comfort of His presence when you wake up in the middle of the night, feeling alone and feeling the burden of Mackie's healing on your shoulders.

He touches your cheek and says "Give it all to me. I'll take it all." What a Blessed Assurance (Aunt Dessie's favorite song).

When I was in Georgia I was working with the team on agricultural imports. I came to an item and Rusudan explained it was "manna". "Like manna, in the Bible." "What is it?" I asked. "It's like a little seed." "Can you find it in the grocery store?" I asked. "Yes, but people don't eat it much anymore". I was drawn to Exodus to find that manna ...was like hoarfrost, like coriander seed."

But the manna that showers you is much more profound. It's the manna of faithfulness, of assurance,of kindness, loving kindness. Jesus brings unearthly manna. He brings himself.

As believers, we are so blessed. I want to shout it to the skies!

You must know that anyone of us would take your place. Please let us know what you need so we can help you. And we know tomorrow will be a big day, too, so along with the Mackie Love Army, we add the prayers of Peavey Lake, somewhere in the middle of nowhere (but right smack in the middle of God's love). Love, Marilyn
Marilyn Phillips <mp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN God bless the USA - Monday, May 28, 2007 8:23 PM CDT

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MACKENZIE,
Tome on new cells gwow!!!!!
Praying for you guys to come back home to Il. sooon!!!
We serve an awesome God! He knows our every need!! We love you LORD Jesus and magnify your name!!!You have carried this family this far and we know you will nottttt let them down!!!
We Love you all Amy, Steve and All the beautiful girlies!!!! XXXXOOOOO Much love Angel Pat from Zion Il.
Pat Donile
Zion, IL. - Monday, May 28, 2007 4:59 PM CDT

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praying for those cells to start making babies! =]

oh how i love mackenzie.

♥kar
Kara <missingmackenzie@loveya.com>
- Sunday, May 27, 2007 8:50 PM CDT

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mack
praying for those cells to det comfy!!!
Amen!
mrs pam
- Sunday, May 27, 2007 8:35 PM CDT

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Again I did not check my writing! I meant to say You know alot of people have no idea what transplant entails, ( Believe me I did graduate from High school , With as many kids as I have I try to do hings very fast before they come in needing me for something. :) SORRY!!!!!!
Lori whocann'tspell <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Sunday, May 27, 2007 7:39 PM CDT

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To Marilyn Phillips on Peavey Lake in the middle of nowhere in Minnesota God bless the USA: can I come live with you!?!?! Ha! What an awesome entry, you are a poet. You paint a beautiful picture. It looks like a postcard for the way America once was. Good to know it still exists in places like Peavey Lake. Makes me want to pack up the kids and the car and the Rand McNalley and find you. And Amy, being that the Ohio River is a whole whopping 2 miles from where I sit, I suppose we could just as easily jump on a boat and make our way upstream to you!

I visited Mackenzie's myspace again on the homepage, found myself thinking, "Oh yeah, that was when this happened, or that happened..." Wow, what a long long journey. You are so good. I can see where your patience would be dwindling. Mine would be in negative numbers and I would have collapsed in a heap of melting something ... a long time ago.

YOU are incredible. You are so good, and a perfect example of what God wants "mothering" to look like. "Mothering" ... what a big word. Your patience is incredible. I have a great idea for the 2 weeks ahead ... a book, a really long great page turner. Either that or lots of movies. The days will fly by when Steve and the girls get there. Any idea how long you guys will be there before you can go home?

Just know I am thinking of you guys this weekend and praying for a speedy 2 weeks. I am also thinking of Marilyn's picket fence and Model T. Oh, and that train of animals going to the mailbox. How sweet. We love you and Mackenzie.
Regina Hottois <regina.hottois@insightbb.com>
New Albany, IN USA - Sunday, May 27, 2007 9:59 AM CDT

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Hi Amy I was just telling some one how long Mackenzie was in the hospital.You Alot of people have no idea what Transplant entails! And the amount of time you have to be in the hospital.Any chance I get to tell some one about you all I do! I can not wait for he day you guys are out of there! I am praying it will be soon! I am so happy at how well Mackenzie is doing! Her saying she wants the cells to have babies is so funny! She is so cute!
Praying Praying! Hang in there I can only imagine how stir crazy you are . It will get better when your husband and girls come down too. Then you won't feel so torn! Okay enough of my Yapping! :)
Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
Reading, - Sunday, May 27, 2007 9:06 AM CDT

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Hi Amy:

I'm looking over a newly green lawn to the shimmering lake. The rising sun is casting a brilliant splash of light on the far side and it feels as if the chilly coldness of yesterday is being warmed away by God's breath. A new day.

Let me take you on a little tour to get you out of those four walls.

Lem walks down the dirt road driveway past the marsh, to the mailbox every day. And nearly every day he's followed by Bud the dog, Sammy the mama cat, and one-two-or-three of the other yellow tabbies: Jumper, Bitsy, or Scooter. A little pet train, taking in the sights.

Our lilac tree is nearly done, but the lush spyarhia (sp)bush that Daddy planted several years ago fills our senses with faint perfume and tiny white flowers.

Our rhubarb plant is overflowing, but one can never have enough, in my view. We made "Aunt Dessie's rhubarb dessert" last night and it was yummy. She (Steve's grandma) was the best cook.

Lem planted the window boxes and even hollowed out some old oak log sections in which to plant geraniums. They are at the of the white picket fence and send out a pungent smell after the heat of the day.

Our grill is still in the garage, but later today we'll probably drag it out and put out some Johnsonville brats. Lem's grandkids were here yesterday and caught sunnies and bass off the dock, one right after another. Didn't leave any for our breakfast, but OK.

It's nearly time for church. We always have a big fellowship meal between church and Sunday School so the singles, older ones, and those who travel a long way can share a meal together. My kitchen is fragrant with the smell of chocolate cake and calico beans. (Lem is begging for chocolate frosting, but I think it will be whipped cream).

I hear Lem bringing up the Model T to take us to church in style. I love the sound of it and the sight of that old car as it rounds the bend between the pasture where Pam keeps her horses, and our marshland.

We always look forward to this weekend as it gives us a chance to remember our loved ones who have gone before and for the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines who paid the ultimate sacrific for us.

And I can't say the words "sacrifice" without thinking of you. Some say that a mother's love always means sacrifice for her children, but Amy, you and Steve both (and Mackie's sisters, too) are giving so much of yourself to this fight.

We so appreciate you and are inspired daily by your example. I am humbled. We will see the victory.

Bless you today and this week. We chant along with Mackie -
"tum on cells, grow!"

Love, Marilyn
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
On Peavey Lake in the middle of nowhere Minnesota, MN God Bless the USA - Sunday, May 27, 2007 8:26 AM CDT

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Hi, Although I don't know your family personally, I saw a link to your website through another caring bridge site. I just want you to know that I'm praying for your family and I know it must be so hard to be confined to those four walls. Just know that many many people in the world are praying for you and having faith that Mack's precious body is growing stronger each day. Thank you for sharing your story and reminding us all that God is always in control.
Debra Moore <tandj1981@yahoo.com>
Moore, SC USA - Saturday, May 26, 2007 1:46 PM CDT

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Just feel like doing this to remind us all of the goal!

Perish \Per"ish\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Perished; p. pr. & vb.
n. Perishing.] [OE. perissen, perisshen, F. p['e]rir, p.
pr. p['e]rissant, L. perire to go or run through, come to nothing, perish; per through + ire to go. Cf. Issue, and
see -ish.] To be destroyed; to pass away; to become nothing; to be lost; to die; hence, to wither; to waste away; bring to destruction; destroy; cease to exist; disappear: to come to an end or cease to exist; to pass away or disappear; to suffer destruction or ruin

SOUNDS PERFECT TO ME!!


Linny <Linnyrulz@yahoo.com>
NY - Saturday, May 26, 2007 12:05 AM CDT

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Hey Aim;

If you haven't had a chance yet, make sure to read yesterday's (May24)"Streams"... I meant to post some of it here yesterday, but as you know things went a little crazy on this end. Today's come and gone and I'm too tired to type it in tonight. It's about "waiting", which seems to be our theme for yesterday and today.

Sending love and prayers,
jk <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Friday, May 25, 2007 10:19 PM CDT

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Hi Amy,
I was out in the garden the other day, planting flowers and listening to my mp3 player. What song should come on but "All Things are Possible"! So right there in the dirt, on my knees, I gave thanks for the 41/2 years we've had with Mack and praised God for all that He is doing with her little life. I'm glad to hear that you've had some time out in the sunshine too. There's nothing like fresh air to renew your mind and your spirit. Praying for you, my friend, that you find God's purpose in all this waiting. The best is yet to come....Love, Heidi
Heidi <humblecarpenter@comcast.net>
- Friday, May 25, 2007 10:12 PM CDT

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Hi Amy,
I was cleaning out my desk at work and came across a small devotional tucked way in the back of a drawer. I opened it up to this page, and thought of you in your waiting. So this is for your tonight, with my prayers for Mack's "fullness of time." May He continue to reveal Himself to you in a mighty way. Praying too for all your intentions with love...

The Fullness of Time!"
"But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son..." ~ Galatians 4:4

What was it that made the time of Jesus' coming "the fullness of time?" Some would say it was the common language of the Roman Empire, making it possible for peoples of wildly varying ethnic backgrounds to communicate freely. Others would say it was the vast network of Roman roads, making travel throughout the Empire relatively safe and easy. Still others would say it was the rising decadence of the Roman Empire, spelling its eventual doom.

Actually, all of this is speculative. What finally made the day of Jesus' birth "the fullness of time" was the sovereign purposes of God. It was the right time because it was God's time. And that challenges us to think differently about today.

Some years ago a very wise person told me that one of the most important questions I could ask myself on any given day is simple, "What time is it?" The answer to that question could not be found in a glance at my wrist watch, but only in an obedient response to the purposes of God. God has a plan, and an obedient following of his Son is the fulfillment of that plan. And this of course makes even today, "the fullness of time." ~Tim Brown.

Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Friday, May 25, 2007 9:53 PM CDT

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Well, it's Friday and it's really HOT here in NY. In the 90's!! I'm going to envision you sitting in the sun at your pool and chillaxin'. Thank the Lord for a relatively uneventful week and for little girls' kitchens and playtime, for the changing of seasons, and school years ending and families being together. I know that you'll make the best of it all, like you always do. Have a wonderful, uneventful :) weekend. I miss you and love you.

Linny <linnyrulz@yahoo.com>
ny - Friday, May 25, 2007 5:59 PM CDT

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Hey Amy! ;)

Just stopping in to tell you how special your crew is to our crew!

Keeping in mind no matter what else is going on in our lives her in TN - you, Mack, and your family are patiently working hard for the day when ya'll are up to something crazy too!

Appreciating it all a little more because you do too!

Sending protective HUGS praying for "those new cells to engraft and multiply in her marrow."
debbie <portapottiesrus@podunklake.com>
gtown, tn - Friday, May 25, 2007 10:15 AM CDT

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Hi Mackenzie and Family,
Greetings and many prayers from Sarasota, Florida. Mackenzie, you are one amazing girl!!! Maybe you could plan a trip to visit us in Sarasota -- we live near the most beautiful white sand beach and I know our kids would love to play with you and your sisters. Know that you have a family here in Florida that loves you from afar.

Sending you much love!
TK, Wendy, Earle (8), and Bea (6) Kelly (Allison and Kevin Kelly's brother and sister in law).
Wendy Kelly
Sarasota, FL - Friday, May 25, 2007 9:48 AM CDT

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I am glad that Mack is feeling good! Hope you can enjoy yourselves over the Holiday Weekend. We, here in Adrian, Michigan, are still PUSHing and PULLing for all of you and Pray every day for your health and protection. May God Bless You All!!!
Dawn Renee <dawnydawn@douganddawn.com>
Adrian, MI USA - Friday, May 25, 2007 9:36 AM CDT

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Amy,
So glad to hear Mackenzie is doing well. I hope you have time to relax over the holiday weekend....maybe pool side again!
PUSHing and PULLing all the time for Mack.
Susan Frew <sfrew@d115.org>
- Friday, May 25, 2007 9:08 AM CDT

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Just read Marilyn's on the road idea for you. We headed to Hackensack, MN to visit Paul Bunyan's girlfriend. We visited Paul in Brainerd last year and Katie asked if he had a girlfriend ("Yup, Too Tall Tillie in Hackensack, " he said). So we took our last day of school trip there. While there we played on an incredible playground. Katie had to try everything a couple of times just for you. There were things there we've never seen on a playground before. Next headed to Walker, MN to do some shopping and hit another playground. It was rather cold but we enjoyed being able to run and wear off some energy. Headed back to Brainerd for a couple of errands and back home. It is only 1 1/2 hours to Hackensack from our home but took us all day. That was our fieldtrip. Hope it will be soon that you can be out and about yourselves. We pray for quick engraftment!! We will think of you every time we can be out and about and we thank the Lord we can.
Sending our love and prayers,
"Cousin" Rod, Judy and Katie
Judy Hayes
Hillman, MN - Thursday, May 24, 2007 7:37 PM CDT

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Mackenzie,Just stopping by to say hi and to let you know we are thinking of you.

God bless,love & hugs,Linn,Daniel & Ariel
The Marrero's <gillinn7@msn.com>
port orchard, wa usa - Thursday, May 24, 2007 7:27 PM CDT

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Hi Mackenzie

This is Sadie. How are you doing? I'm happy to hear that you're doing a little better. Do you like your little kitchen? I love you.

How are your sisters doing?

Love,
Sadie Klingenberg <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Thursday, May 24, 2007 6:59 PM CDT

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Hi Amy,
I havent signed in for a while. But I check on Mackenzie everyday!!! Mackenzie you can fix my dinner and wash my dishes any time you want!!! You go GIRL!!!I am praying for you!! We serve an awesome GOD!!He is in full control!!!
Amy you are an awesome MOMMY,GOD gave you and Steve five beautiful girlies.He is our rock! God Bless you all
XXXOOOO Angel hugs to all the girlies,
Love Pat from Zion,Il.
Pat Donile
Zion, IL. - Thursday, May 24, 2007 5:07 PM CDT

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Hi Mack and Amy! I haven't signed this guestbook in ages, but I check on you girls daily. I'm watching TV and Ace is interviewing Jordin and Blake and it made me think of you! I' glad to hear you are feeling well right now and Amy, I'm very glad you had your time to get out and sit by the pool. I know it's hard, but it's good for you! My family continues to pray for all of you! We love you Mackenzie!!!!
Ashley Keen <Ashlee868@aol.com>
Santa Paula, CA United States - Thursday, May 24, 2007 4:39 PM CDT

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Just wanted to let you know I am praying for Mack and your family. She truly is a fighter!...and beautiful too! I learned of Mack through a friend who posts your "diary" on our employee website (Crown Financial Ministries). Mack is the inspiration behind my decision to donate my baby's cord blood(I am due in Sept. '07). My prayer is that more people will see that by donating this cord blood that is usually discarded, it can help save more children's lives. God Bless you and your family.
Beth Baker
Gainesville, GA USA - Thursday, May 24, 2007 12:58 AM CDT

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Hey Amy,

thought about ya'll all night. even remember laughing at around 3 am... (she says shrugging her shoulders.)

woke this morning thinking of the story you told me about watching the Flying Pig marithon runners and the kids at LFHS ... how you were amazed, what they were running for and how proud you felt watching them go the distance...

hope this morning you're seeing the finish line. the success story, the parallels, all the people clapping and cheering, all brightly colored flags flapping in the wind. The party. - ya'll can do it! you ARE doing it!

if the four walls feel like you've "hit the wall" keep PUSHing and PULLing through them.
ALL POSITIVES Aim, all positives!

Sending HUGS to the Lord above that see how hard you're all trying everyday.
debbie <lifeisgreat@butbossmayfireme.com>
germantown, tn - Thursday, May 24, 2007 9:09 AM CDT

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Hi Aim,
Hugs and love being sent your way...and prayers being sent His way for you all. I can't tell you how grateful I am that Mackenzie is feeling so well. What a blessing and gift that is!
Much love,
Beth
bt <headingtobed@onetiredmama.com>
holland, mi - Wednesday, May 23, 2007 9:54 PM CDT

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I am so happy you get "out" and a slight break from your life "in" -- and it is so wonderful to hear how well Mackie is going. I can just imagine her being "busy, busy, busy" -- I am praying for her total healing -- and very soon! Come on cells -- do your GOOD thing!! - Your Prayer Bear - Marti
Marti Retzer <AlmnTrFrms@aol.com>
Chico, CA USA - Wednesday, May 23, 2007 5:29 PM CDT

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Hi there Amy and MacKenzie. I feel it! I feel it! God is in 'dem bones.

I think what we have here is a miracle and we are praising God in this corner of his imperfect but forgiven world.
So glad for the little R&R - wow. What an image of the goodness of the Savior who knew exactly what you needed and when.

We will continue to lift you up in prayers. Thank you Father for today. Love, Marilyn
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Wednesday, May 23, 2007 5:11 PM CDT

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Hi Sweet Princess!! Long time, no hear from me. Sorry! But I read your site almost every day and pray for you. I love to read of the healing the Dear Lord is blessing you with!! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers,
Dorine McNary
Williston, ND - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 10:37 PM CDT

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Amy, just from the tone of your words - I know exactly what you've been up to!
It's workin' for ya girl. Keep it up!

Even ol' Mack sounds like she's shaking up that marrow factory and getting ready to "Party Dude!"
... God's smiling on ya'll, Aim.

Sending sweet dream HUGS praying the second half of this jouney is a walk in the park,
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:22 PM CDT

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Hi Amy,
I'm grinning at the thought of you taking time by the pool. How wonderful that you could soak up some sunshine and just be.

I'm smiling at the thought of Mackenzie riding circles around her room. A miracle indeed that she is feeling so spunky, with minimal side effects. Wow, wow, wow. Definitely the power of prayer at work within and around her. We serve such an awesome God.

I was praying and my Bible honestly fell open to this. Made me think of you and Mack and God and all your prayer warriors...

"May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;
may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
May he send you help from the sanctuary
and grant you support from Zion.
May he remember all your sacrifices
and accept your burnt offerings.
May he give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.
We will shout for joy when you are victorious
and will lift up our banners in the name of our God.
Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed;
he answers him from his holy heaven
with the saving power of his right hand.
Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm.
O Lord, save the king! (& littlest princess too!)
Answer us when we call!" ~Psalm 20

Shouting for joy and raising the banner tonight in thanksgiving for the grace and blessings which have been bestowed today. Praising Him in advance for those gifts which are yet to come!
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Tuesday, May 22, 2007 7:47 PM CDT

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Hi Mackenzie,
Guess what? My first grade class is counting down to the end of the school year using the ABCs from Z to A and today is "L" day. So we are having lollipops and guess what kind they are? Suckers for Mackenzie! I told my students all about you and they are sending you good wishes. They said to tell you they hope you get better soon! Their names are Brendan, Cara, Charley, Chris, Damaris, Emma, Erick, Joseph, Jordan, Maggie, Maren, MaryKate, Nathan, Paige, Patrick, Ruth and Sal. Their mouths are turning all kinds of funny colors because of the lollipops!
Have a good day Mackenzie -- you are amazing and I love you so much!
Love,
Ms. Jeanette
J.G. <firstgradersreadyforsummer@soamI.com>
Mundelein, IL - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 12:39 AM CDT

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Graphics & Layouts
no need to look far...we're all right here!
praying for protection & grace for mack!
sheri <sherif1@chesnet.net>
chesnee, sc - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 11:29 AM CDT

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... no matter what else is going on, I'm with you as we joyfully keep Him first and Mack right there by His side.

Lub you!

Hopes today finds you all feeling playful.
Sending HUGS "praying this week that the umbilical cord blood cells engraft in Mack's marrow and multiply an abundance of healthy cells!" FOREVER!
debbie <sandnmytoez@ai,.com>
germantown, tn - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 10:06 AM CDT

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Just one of the PEEPS checking in! Prayers for beautiful days and restful nights!
Linny <Linnyrulz@yahoo.com>
NY - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:11 AM CDT

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Hi Amy,

just wanted to say hang in there and Mackinze's new marrow will kick in soon. maybe you can find a new hobby to keep you busy? I remember what it was like to be with my son in the bmt unit. praying for new marrow to kick in!! God bless your family!!!

Tracy(gordysmom)
Tracy Guzman <TGUZMAN001@satx.rr.com>
San Antonio, tx. USA - Monday, May 21, 2007 6:52 PM CDT

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Amy,
So glad to hear Mack is feeling good. Continued prayers for protection of all her organs.
Susan Frew <sfrew@d115.org>
- Monday, May 21, 2007 3:06 PM CDT

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Hey Amy!

So happy you were able to get out and enjoy your birthday! One of the best gifts you could possibly give Mack is your uncanny ability to stay 3 dimensional. Your freshness and joy are her link to the bwerdies singing and flowers blooming. Your zest for life becomes hers too!

Thankful today Mack has a mommy that knows how to have fun – then, bring that energy back and share it with her!! If with nothing more than a renewed spark in your eyes, you’ve transformed her four hopal walls into the outside world… you are the fuel for her dreams. You keep her thinking about getting better!

Keep it up!
With that kind of attitude, mixed with your kind of faith – Satan’s too scared to even TRY and play tricks!

Lub you so much!
Sending HUGS that see Mack shockin the docs ahead of schedule,
debbie <notgettinnothindone@2manyforu&none4me.com>
germantown, tn - Monday, May 21, 2007 11:39 AM CDT

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So glad to hear that you are feeling well and eating!!! Praying this week for the stem cells to start engrafting and multiplying into healthy leukemia free cells. Stay strong angel you are a true delight.
Andrea, Lilly and Alex <andrea.hayes16@gmail.com>
Littleton, CO USA - Monday, May 21, 2007 9:57 AM CDT

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John 11:1-4
Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. Therefore the sisters sent to Him, saying, "Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick." When Jesus heard that, He said, "This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it."
Linda Matson <Linny@ibelieve.com>
NY - Monday, May 21, 2007 9:39 AM CDT

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Stumbled upon your page. You are too cute. We hope your Transplant goes well and that you have a good recovery.
Kim & Lizzie-DeVos childrens Hospital peds heme/onc <chevy4by@hotmail.com>
Grand Rapids, MI US - Monday, May 21, 2007 9:17 AM CDT

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Go Mack! Hooray God!
Yes, a miracle indeed that she is eating and feeling well. I recently read up on all that other patients have endured post-stem cell transplant, praying over each of the potentials, that they may not reach Mack. Thank-you Lord for covering Mackenzie with your grace! Come on engraftment!
Sending a hug,
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Sunday, May 20, 2007 11:51 PM CDT

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Amy & Steve- This is the first time that I have ever read about your little angel. Keith and Michlyn have kept me updated throughout the years. From the sounds of it, God is preparing little Mack to be a mighty warrior. He is giving her and your family many hurdles to overcome and through it all, you have remained faithful to Him never losing sight that He is in control and He will help all of you- never leaving your side. We will continue to lift Mack up in all of our prayers as well as asking for patience and peace to overcome all of you. God Bless you and do a miracle for you to get rid of the leukemia once and for all!

Kelli Kitzman (Newman)
Kelli Kitzman (Newman) <allks@connections-etc.net>
Big Lake, MN Sherburne - Sunday, May 20, 2007 5:28 PM CDT

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Lifting you up in prayer this morning. Marilyn
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Sunday, May 20, 2007 12:48 AM CDT

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hmmm..that darn guestbook monster is eating my words again. My post read I would (evah devol)..I had to spell it backwards so that it wouldn't remove it again!... to eat chocolate cake...but when I hit post it removed the words.
anyone know why it does that sometimes?
bt <tarnows@charter.net>
holland, - Saturday, May 19, 2007 10:01 PM CDT

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Happy, happy birthday my friend! I would have loved to sit and have a piece of chocolate cake with you today. Hope you had some special happy birthday moments throughout your day.
Still praying for you all,
Much love,
Beth....who's waiting for the Mackie Love Bus to pick me up.
bt <aretheresnacksonthebus@justwondering.com>
holland, mi - Saturday, May 19, 2007 9:54 PM CDT

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Well, Birthday Girl, I guess my keeping the date "classified" didn't really keep things under wraps. I celebrate you today. God smiled down on your parents when He entrusted you to them.

I am praying God's blessings rain down from heaven all day, morning till night, and that you will be soppin' and saturated with His love.

Sending 27 birthday hugs, one for each year. :)

wub you wots
jk <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Saturday, May 19, 2007 4:46 PM CDT

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one of my TWO favorite Amy's!!!! My sister Amy Suzanne is my sister by blood....and I'm thinking you are too, since we are sisters by the blood of Christ. Hoping you are eating lots of chocolate cake and icecream today, as well as getting out of the room to take a walk in the sunshine and enjoy the rest of your girls. I'm at work today, and if you were here too I'd treat you to Chinese, minus the toenails of course!!

Hugs to Mackie, our little trooper. I bet the best present you could get today is hugs 'n tisses from the Baby Dolly. Pushin and Pullin....Love, Heidi
Heidi <humblecarpenter@comcast.net>
- Saturday, May 19, 2007 4:03 PM CDT

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY!!!! We hope you get to eat lots of chocolate today! Give Mack hugs and kisses from us! We love you guys!!!! Love, Frank, Kelly, and Addie
Kelly Lesniak <happybirthdayamy@youarethebest.com>
- Saturday, May 19, 2007 1:24 PM CDT

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Amy,
So I see its your birthday! Happy Birthday Girl. I pray that something very unexpected and sweet comes your way today. Keep focusing on Jesus and not the four walls. You are loved beyond measure! Love Michlyn
Michlyn Newman <knewman@mninter.net>
- Saturday, May 19, 2007 11:45 AM CDT

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Happy Birthday, Amy!! I am so sad we weren't able to come and celebrate with you. I hope you have a great day; you deserve it! I am so happy to hear that Mack is doing so well--she is so tough! Looking forward to seeing you guys soon--Love, Kristi
Kristi Phillips
Chicago, IL USA - Saturday, May 19, 2007 10:53 AM CDT

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Dear Amy. Steve, and the Fabulous Five! Amy, Since it's your birthday I wanted to share a card that Dale gave me on my birthday because it said so much!! "Always remember, when God made you He did so with a purpose and a plan. He saw all your days before you lived one of them and placed over you the covering of His protective Love.
He has allowed nothing to come into your life that has not first been screened through that love. His hand has remained upon you to this very day. He calls you by name.
You are His beloved child..the apple of His eye..the delight of His heart.
Today you are in the exact place He wants you to be, and tomorrow He will be with you as He has always been..in goodness, in kindness, in faithfulness.
With a prayer that your birthday will be a special day of remembraance of the goodness of God in your life.
Happy Birthday!!
Uncle Dale and Aunt Jo <dmcarthur3@cox.net>
Tucson, Az USA - Saturday, May 19, 2007 10:34 AM CDT

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Amy,
Becky remembered your birthday yesterday! We are all thinking of you and your Family. Working today and having fun? Kathleen is sitting next to me, she is head of the Pep council for the unit(she is the resident cheerleader).
We have been going to construction meetings for a new unit so when you're ready to come back to us you can come back to our level III nursery(so you can add to your stress). We are praying hard and have proven God does listen to all. love ya Chris Lotzer

Chris Lotzer <klotzer870@comcast.net>
- Saturday, May 19, 2007 10:33 AM CDT

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Yeah Mack. I'm glad your doing so well. Your such a trooper. Girl your so brave. To fight such a great battle. We shall keep up our Prayers for you always. Without question. We wuv you sweetie. I pray you have a good weekend. Dream of all those places you want to go to. And don't worry you'll be aloud there before you know it. God Bless You sweet pea.
k
Franklinville, nj usa baby! lol - Saturday, May 19, 2007 8:58 AM CDT

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Happy Birthday Amy!!!!! I love Marilyn's idea for the "virtual road trip!" I'm in! K, J & I are planning a real road trip to Cinci once school is out. Kara's play finishes this weekend, her school finishes next week, and Joel and I finish June 7. After that, we are free -- to come see you and Mack!! I watched the Shakespeare video that Joel and the girls starred in the other day and I laughed so hard! Linsdsay should win an academy award for her performance. We will bring that with us so you can get your laughs too. Make sure you eat lots of chocolate today! If I were there, I'd fire up the chocolate fountain just for you. Tell Miss Mack she rocks and I love her and miss her and can't wait to see her.
Love you so, so much my friend!!! Stay strong in Him!
Love,
J.
Jeanette <happybirthdayamy@eatchocolatetoday.com>
Mundelein, IL - Saturday, May 19, 2007 8:07 AM CDT

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OK guys, we need to get Amy and MacKenzie outa those four walls. I'm thinking -- "ROAD TRIP!". If I were to start out with dozens of my new bestest friends of the Mackie Love Army, I'd have to start right here on Peavey Lake and head over to Onamia (13 miles) and pick up Steve's parents, LeRoy and Mary. They'd head down to Elk River and get Sarah and Steve, stopping to hug Jada and Jack and a brief stop at Panera for sustenance. Then, I'm thinking, we'd need to head over to Clara City where we can squeeze in Collette - who am I missing along the way.

I have the coffee thermos filled. It's a beautiful day for a road trip. Peavey Lake is rippling with a warm breeze this morning at 5:45AM, and it's 'goin to be a scorcher' as we said in the old days.

There's road construction around the Cities, but that won't stop the "Whoop Whoop Troops" as the station wagon becomes a mini-van, becomes a passenger van, becomes a small school bus. We're picking everyone up - we're headed to Wauconda - with stops in Michigan, St. Louis (of couse) Tracy in Arizona, I think, or is it Texas...woo-ee! Helen from Devon, how are we goin' to get you on the bus? Bring the kids. There's room. The Mackie Love Army is on the move.
Marilyn - Logistics Manager for the Mackie Love Army On the Move <mpp515@aol.com>
Peavey Lake, MN Good ol USA - Saturday, May 19, 2007 5:47 AM CDT

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY!!!
May you feel God's presence in a special way throughout the day. Hope you get lots of hugs and kisses from your family. Those are the best gifts of all!
Birthday blessings with love,
Kathie <HappyBirthdaytoYOU@Godsmiledthedayyouwereborn.com>
- Saturday, May 19, 2007 0:18 AM CDT

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Heyy Sweet Mack and Amy!! I love how you want to go on an adventure outside of the hospital. Stay strong and soon your boyfriend can take you to Disneyland! PUSHing and PULLing for that day to come soon! Keep smiling!! and Happy Birthday Amy! Wishing for you to have a blessed brithday!! God Bless, Love always and forever, x3Kaitlynx3
x3 Kaitlyn x3
- Friday, May 18, 2007 4:04 PM CDT

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Hey Aim,
Happy Birthday a day early! I thought that I better write now before your day passes. I wish you wouldn't have to be at the hospital, but we'll have to have a HUGE party for you and Boo when you get back home. Hope that she continues to feel so good. She's too funny...workin' the system even when she's stuck in the hospital. Take care and we hope that you have the best birthday possible! Love you all!
Sara P. <saralj11@hotmail.com>
Elk River, Mn - Friday, May 18, 2007 3:41 PM CDT

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Hi Guys- Just checking in!!!! Frank brought a little something special to school for Mack and gave it to Steve to bring to you, it is actually from my parents! We hope Mack enjoys it! We love you guys so much and you are always in our hearts, minds, and prayers! We love you!!!! Love, Frank, Kelly, and Addie
Kelly Lesniak <kmlesni@yahool.com>
- Friday, May 18, 2007 3:27 PM CDT

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Tan I say dat weading Macks entries make me so GOOD, what a joy your baby is! She is divine. Still praying hard for this precious girl, can't wait to hear about all theh plaves she goes to when she is BETTER!
Helen <helenwith6@aol.com>
Devon, England - Friday, May 18, 2007 3:23 PM CDT

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Well, I'm liking the idea of incorporating Toby Mac's "whoop, whoop" into our official countdown/rap/l00 bottles of beer on the wall song.

Kathie, "we're quacking you up!!" - that made me laugh. Guess I'm just a silly goose.
RapsRMe
- Friday, May 18, 2007 1:42 PM CDT

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Amy, Steve, and girls
I am walking in our local Relay for Life tonite with my best friend Amy and her son, Jesse who also has ALL. We are excited to celebrate Jesse, but we are also celebrating MACK!!! Your name is on our shirts and you are in our hearts. GO Mack! The Cotrell's will honor you tonite sweetheart! All our love
Bob, Staci, Gaven and Ashlynn Cotrell
Staci Cotrell <maggiemae84@hotmail.com>
Wapakoneta, OH United States - Friday, May 18, 2007 12:54 AM CDT

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Hi Mackenzie, glad to see you are feeling well enough to want to venture outside the hospital. We are all pushing and pulling for you and hopefully soon your boyfwend Ace can keep his promise to take you to Disneyland!

XO

Rita Hawks
Gilbert, AZ USA - Friday, May 18, 2007 12:39 AM CDT

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Hey Linny...thanks for the picture! Did you all notice the peeps in the front row??? There's something not quite right about them...they look a little...crazy! I think it really is us!!!!!!!!!!!

Amy,
So glad yesterday was a good day! Praying for the same today. You tell that sweet to keep dreaming...I think we'd all make the effort to meet her just about anywhere she could come up with. Praying for the Lord to meet you in an extra special way within those four walls of that room.
much love,
Beth..who just keeps prayin', prayin', prayin'

bt <somethingsnotquiterightwiththosepeeps@mack'spond.com>
peepville, - Friday, May 18, 2007 12:34 AM CDT

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Hi Mackenzie: So happy that you have new cells!!! Praying that they will reproduce quickly and that you will be FREE, FREE, FREE of that nasty Leukemia forever. Praying that you have a good week-end and that next week is a problem-free week for you. You are one brave little girl! With lots of love and many prayers - Eileen
Eileen Moldenhauer <EMolden@d115.org>
Johnsburg, IL USA - Friday, May 18, 2007 12:26 AM CDT

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toby mac has a song about peeps! it goes
when i say where my peeps you can say... whoop whoop!

so WHOOP WHOOP!!!

to mack, ami & their family!
we're all with you guys!!!!!
sheri <sherif1@chesnet.net>
chesnee, sc - Friday, May 18, 2007 12:19 AM CDT

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I am so glad your mood has changed.......being in a hospital day in day out as you put it is horrible.I was gone for a few days but I was so reliaved today that Mack is doing better every day, we will continue to pray and there are so many people who have been touch by your Journey me included as my little girl Rachel continues her treatment and battle with Leukemia I need your curage and faith and Amy you have done just that.
Give that wonderful little girl a huge hug from us and tell her how very proud we are and we will continue to fight this fight with lot's of prayers.
www.ourlittleprincess2002.com
Barbie <barbnjim98@aol.com>
Algonquin , IL - Friday, May 18, 2007 11:07 AM CDT

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Praying for you today! I am glad you got some laughs out of the guest book entry's I just had to go back and check them out . :) You guys are all so funny:) Praying!
Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Friday, May 18, 2007 9:31 AM CDT

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... "tan I go to the cinguwar store?

Marilyn, mental image was right about you. You are the world traveling artist - cultural, to say the least.
So, here's today's lesson from urban dictionary.com.
PEEPS - The slang term for "friends" or "people"... and actually, we're a bunch of softies - some of us still available at the Dollar Store tho...

LUB you all!
Mackie - keep shockin the docs, hope today is awesome!!!!
Aims ... keep laughin girlie!

Sending out the door HUGS in the best mood!
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
- Friday, May 18, 2007 8:58 AM CDT

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Oh my. I'm away from the computer for one day, and everyone is quacking up!

Amy, glad to hear that you are smiling, and that Mackenzie's imagination is taking her on grand escape adventures. It is such hard work...staying with in four walls, watching and waiting for that bone marrow to grow. Even though I couldn't post yesterday I was still praying...and actually had it placed on my heart to pray for patience and sanity and peace of mind as you wait within that room...and then your words this morning.

Mack, I'm all for going to Disney World. Wouldn't that be a neat place for everyone to meet?! Would you ride on Dumbo with me, or are you more of a Rockin-Roll Rollercoaster girl? Or maybe we could all get on a parade float, and practice our best princess waves. *Heavy sigh* Okay, now you've got me dreaming too!
Enjoy this day little one. Know how very much you are loved!
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Friday, May 18, 2007 8:56 AM CDT

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Here we are!!!
Linny <linnyrulz@yahoo.com>
NY - Friday, May 18, 2007 8:51 AM CDT

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Well, I guess I'd better weigh in on this whole peeps business. I have a friend who loves them, but only if they are hard as rocks (from the Dollar store, I'd bet). She's from Pennsylvania, if that explains it.

Anyway, her little peepster, grand-daughter Mallory, is 7 months old and had surgery yesterday for a non-descended uereter (sp?). So please offer your prayers to the peep grandmom and peepster Mallory.

Amy, we continue to stand by you today as you infuse again. I bet you can do that in your sleep.

How blessed Mackie is to have a Mom who knows how to do that, with love and kindness and the soft words that only moms know... You are in our prayers.

My mental image now is of little stem cells, with little duckie feet, peep-peep-peeping their way up Mackie's blood stream and multiplying happily like mad.

And singing! Singing praises to our Lord that they are out of that ol' stupid test tube and into someone who will love and take care of them. Go, guys, Go.

God bless.
Marilyn
MarilynLovesMackenzie <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Friday, May 18, 2007 6:08 AM CDT

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Okay, officially ... the natives are restless.

Been thinking about our flock and the whole mental image thing - you know, one sentence changes everything for me. ... uuummm "We're your peeps!" ???

Sending goodnight HUGS that hope Mack had a great day and Amy's home in her cozy apartment, asleep before her head hit the pillow!
koo-koo bird <wereluckyducks@macksnamysside.com>
- Thursday, May 17, 2007 9:51 PM CDT

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Oh, Beth. You have put the icing on the cake of my day. Birds of a feather do, indeed, flock together. Makes me think of the song from "Grease":

"We go together, like ramma lamma lamma, jajingity jingey jong" or something like that.

Hope that was close, as I did not do a lyric search on that one. Somehow that one rolls off my tongue a whole lot better (Debbie) than "100 days of captivity, 'hunerd or so more days, we "x" one off, we wait at the cross, for 99 days of cap-ti-vi-ty". I have been working on it, and so far, that is the pitiful best I can come up with.

Sorry, it's not much and totally rap-less.

Aim, sure do love you. In case it seems I've (we've?) totally forgotten the purpose of this care page, yes, I am praying, for as long as it takes.
One ofthe Birdies <stillflockingtogether@nightowl.com>
- Thursday, May 17, 2007 8:56 PM CDT

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I just have to say that I love all y'all. After logging on for the umpteenth time today looking for an update, I sat down to re-read some of the recent posts in the guestbook.

Debbie's comment...You remind me of a duck..had me giggling. Jane's nocturnal howling dog had me grinning too. I've heard stories of this dog..Jane and I share a good friend "Julie" who on occasion watches the nocturnal howling dog. I believe Julie's comment was..."Beth, it's like no sound you've ever heard before! Especially when you're sound asleep!"
Amy may not have a nocturnal howling dog, but she's got a nocturnal beeping IV machine(or 2 or 3), nocturnal prowling nurses, nocturnal life saving medicine, nocturnal symptom combating medicine, nocturnal loneliness, nocturnal thoughts, and some kind of nocturnal hospital sleeping apparatus to give her plenty of nocturnal prayer time.

I spent 11 days in-patient with my daughter when she was 1 week old (she had a infection that she contracted from her birth mom) and then just this past fall spent 5 days inpatient with the same daughter (then 5 yrs.old) when she had pneumonia. I can't imagine spending months, especially with the added emotional stress. You must be one exhausted duck, my friend.
We, your friends, are here to say...(in the spirit of Dory from Finding Nemo)...just keep paddling, just keep paddling, just keep paddling, paddling, paddling. Just imagine us all floating all around you in this big pond called life. We're your peeps!
Ok....time to go shake a tail feather and make dinner.

hugs, prayers and love,
Beth...who is trying oh so hard to wait patiently for my Mackie updates!
bt <gladtobeaduck@birdsofafeatherflocktogether.com>
Mackie's Pond, - Thursday, May 17, 2007 6:19 PM CDT

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Amy,
I know how much you wanted to move forward to transplant. I am happy for you guys that you were able to proceed and that Mackenzie is doing well so far. I am praying for only healthy cells to develop. Stay strong. Sending prayers your way daily and God's blessings and protection for Mac and your entire family.
Janet Albrecht <jalbrecht22@comcast.net>
Wheeling, IL 60090 - Thursday, May 17, 2007 2:42 PM CDT

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She's a butterfly. Pretty as the crimson sky. Nothing ever going to bring her down. Everywhere she goes. Everybody knows, she's so glad to be alive. She's a butterfly.

Thinking of you!
Danielle <danielle@www.mykidpower.org>
Chicago, IL - Thursday, May 17, 2007 11:20 AM CDT

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Hi Amy-

I noticed the last person who signed the guestbook was also from TN. We've got you covered at night and in the morning in TN.

I heard a speaker at church quote someone(I am trying to give credit when I have no idea who to give is to. :) ) who said,

Life is like stringing together pearls, but with no knot at the end.

Hang in there. Yucky steriods!

Miss you!
Jodi
Franklin, TN - Thursday, May 17, 2007 9:14 AM CDT

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Sweet Dreams Amy,

Thankful tonight Mack is a fighter who swallows pills like a champion! Only God knows how ya'll do it all - and some days, bet ya' even He's smiling with wonder.

You remind me of a duck. Calm and unruffled on the surface, but paddling like "heck" underneath...

Over the next few days, hope you can find just a few moments for yourself. :)
Sending HUGS from here to "their" ...
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Wednesday, May 16, 2007 11:11 PM CDT

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Dear Amy, Steve and Mackenzie,

What wonderful news that yesterday Mackenzie successfully underwent her bone marrow transplant! What a true blessing that she received this cord cell transplant. This was the first of many miracles that God has planned for Mackenzie. We have a dear friend (young woman)who underwent a stem cell transplant in August 2005 for CML, so we have lived through these emotions and experiences that you have faced and will face on a daily basis. Betsy is doing quite well, though she has had to face many struggles since her transplant (most importantly her bone marrow is cancer-free right now). Our prayers will be with you all as you face each new day with hope, apprehension, but most importantly with faith. There is most certainly hope. I do believe that!

Our 17 yr. old son, Gabriel Molina-Moughamian, participated once again in the LFHS Hope for Mackenzie 8K race this year and placed first again ... I know that he ran this race with the conviction of fighting for both Besty's and Mackenzie's victory over leukemia, and with the love, support and prayers that both your families are receiving, I am certain that both Mackenzie and Betsy will overcome this disease. As I pray for Betsy each night, I will be praying that God protect Mackenzie from all illnesses and complications and help her and your family through these very difficult days, weeks and months ahead. Stay strong and keep the faith.

Sincerely,
Debbie Moughamian
Debbie Moughamian <jmolinafamilia@comcast.net>
Lake Bluff, IL - Wednesday, May 16, 2007 9:50 PM CDT

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Hi Amy,
I can only begin to imagine the busy-ness in and out of Mack's room with all her meds and needs. I'm guessing quiet, interrupted time to sleep is a precious gift. Glad that she is able to nap and wake up feeling good enough to play.

I was thinking about you today with newfound respect as I ventured down to Children's. The traffic was crazy, and the entire way there I was trying to think of what your trips must have been like there...especially when Mackenzie was so little and so very sick. I'll be spending part of my summer clinical on the 4th floor with one of their CNS's. I'll be carrying Mackenzie with me in a special way over these next weeks.

Praying for all your specific requests, and also this promise from God's word, to remember that He already knows the days ahead, and is making a perfect way for your family...
"The Lord your god himself crosses over before you...He will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you."
~Deuteronomy 31:3,8

May sweet, healing sleep be yours tonight.
Praying with hope, praying with love...
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Wednesday, May 16, 2007 9:23 PM CDT

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Love you. Sending goodnight hugs and butterflies kisses. Of course, there will be prayers in the night, too, each time I wake up. I guess God sent us a nocturnal howling dog for a reason. :)

xoox
jk <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Wednesday, May 16, 2007 9:03 PM CDT

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Amy,
My son Johnathan (9yrs old) wanted to tell Mackenzie that he feels bad that she is not feeling good and hopes and prays she feels better soon.
Robin Straus and her team from Health and Wellness did a wonderful job with the triathalon...Mack would have loved all the pretty colored flags marking the course and I believe there were over 300 participants!
Sleep well!
Susan Frew <sfrew@d115.org>
- Wednesday, May 16, 2007 8:36 PM CDT

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All the best Mackenzie!! I hope you have a very quick and successful recovery!
Robin Brunet <robinb@start.ca>
Bradford, Ontario Canada - Wednesday, May 16, 2007 1:36 PM CDT

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WOW, so much riding on a 15 minute procedure. All of us here are waiting with you and praying lots!
Susan Frew <sfrew@d115.org>
- Wednesday, May 16, 2007 12:26 AM CDT

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When I read your entry this morning, I could feel something very positive and assuring about this transplant. God is in those life-giving cells! I believe that with all of my heart.

Lisa <loumicsmom@tx.rr.com>
Cedar Hill, TX USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:00 AM CDT

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am I the resident rapper, dare I ask?
uknowwho
- Wednesday, May 16, 2007 8:52 AM CDT

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Hi Amy...Was so excited to see that Cord Blood. God Bless the family that so graciously gave up their child's cord blood to restore Mackenzie with healthy cells after 10 years of protecting and keeping it frozen. The Lord knew exactly at what time they would be needed. We will continue to pray for healing and healthy new blood cells. We are also praying for a special blessing to the family that donated the cord blood. You just keep "pushing and pulling" for Mackenzie.

In His Love,


Eileen G. <egoo0@allstate.com>
Arlington Heights, IL USA - Wednesday, May 16, 2007 8:47 AM CDT

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Hey Amy? ... ya think we need to get our resident rapper to rework the lyrics to "100 Bottles of Beer on the Wall" ... make it into kind of a countdown to home song???

Sending gitty HUGS with much repetition and a bit of a rap beat, of course!
debbie <itsbeenalongroad@ievengotherelate.com>
- Wednesday, May 16, 2007 8:22 AM CDT

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Morning Amy!

Thinkin' about how good those cells must be feeling - all warm and cozy in their new Mack-house - esp. after they've been tissed by God.

Prayers things are still seemingly uneventful. Keeping ya'll close all day long.

Sending patient and hopeful HAPPY HUGS :)
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Wednesday, May 16, 2007 8:04 AM CDT

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Hi Amy,
Just checking in before I hit the hay....it was a long night at work tonight. Did I tell you we are going to a new computer charting system at work? Well, today was "go live" and you know how smoothly that always goes. We're just using it in admitting to start, and that's trouble enough to start with! I was thankful I was not in admitting, but the three babies I was assigned to made it crazy enough.

I'm so glad to hear that all went smoothly today. How beautiful to see that precious syringe of blood, woken up after all these years just for Mackie. How amazing that God knew she would need it, and that He whispered to that family and prompted them to donate it. Praying, praying, praying that God will make that miracle we've all been waiting for, and thanking Him for every day you've been blessed with Mackenzie.

Thinking of you all tonight with love. Knowing that God's thoughts of you outnumber the grains of sand on the seashore....He has you in His thoughts constantly! Holding you close in my heart, with big hugs to all....Love, Heidi
Heidi Shor <humblecarpenter@comcast.net>
- Wednesday, May 16, 2007 0:26 AM CDT

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Night Amy,

Thankful tonight for the family of a beautiful baby girl born in St. Louis, 1997.

What a day!

Sending patient and protective HUGS marveling at His miraculous "tech support",
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
- Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:53 PM CDT

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Thank-you, thank-you for sharing those incredible photos. Mackenzie, I'm so very, very proud of you! I'm praying and praising Him tonight with a smile...I'm A positive too!
Sending a big hug,
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:06 PM CDT

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Hello Johnson family,
AMAZING! Thank you for sharing your day and the beautiful pictures of Mackenzie. Praying for those cells to overflow in Mack's little body and bring her healing and health and home. Lots of love and thanksgiving to our Father who watches over and protects. Loving you Jesus for this wonderful and special gift for Mackenzie!! Sending so many prayers of thanksgiving to our good Lord. Lord, thankfully, You never tire of hearing from your children. Mackenzie has been blessed with these cells that You have provided for her in Your perfect time. We believe that You have orchestrated this beautiful gift and are so thankful and love you with all of our hearts and souls. Lord, we ask You again for protection for Mackenzie. May you guard and protect every function of her small body until these new cells can take hold and produce new life in her. Lord, we know that only You have the power to heal this precious child. We believe in You, we love You and we thank You.
Allison Kelly <apflanz-kelly@sbcglobal.net>
Avon, IN USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 9:20 PM CDT

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Oh Amy,

Seeing those cells in the photo took my breath away. I pray for Mac's organs to remain strong, and I pray for you to continue to feel hope. The wait is long, but God is with you every minute.
Lori Mehrtens
Avon, IN 46123 - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:55 PM CDT

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Oh God, may those cells just become a part of Mac's body like she was born with them. Protect her send your angels to surround her and keep any infections away, put up barriers around her so all her organs and entire body will stay healthy. We pray for every cancer cell to be gone from her body by the power and blood of Jesus. Heal her completely Lord in the name of Jesus. Shower them with your blessings and joy. We love you guys and will continue to pray pray pray!!!!!!!!!!!
Beth and Jeff <tazziebeth42@sbcglobal.net>
Arlington Heights, IL - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:31 PM CDT

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I am so glad to hear that all has gone well today. My prayers will continue to be with you daily. I know that God is going to see you all through. Love to each of you.


Kristi Matthews <kristimatthews@earthlink.net>
Ninety Six, SC USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 7:59 PM CDT

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Hey guys! Congratulations on your brand new cells Mack! I've been thinking about you all day. I was at the Notre Dame Grotto today at 1:00 to light a candle for Mack and your whole family. What a journey you have been on to get to this point!! Congratulations! I'll see you guys tomorrow!
Nurse Andrea <andrea.lemberger@cchmc.org>
Maineville , OH United States - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 7:28 PM CDT

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Dear Johnsons:
Praying for all your requests. Having read your site from the beginning, your strength amazes us all. May He be with you through the rest of this journey.
Wauconda Family
Wauconda, IL USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 6:30 PM CDT

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Mackie, lil' buddie, we are so proud of you too!

"You gimme butterflies" everytime I see your sweet face.
Remember - good things come in small packages.

Sending I'm a wreck HUGS that are still just as strong as you need em to be!!!
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 6:03 PM CDT

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Well, I didn't expect to feel so emotional when I checked out the new pics. Wow, tears in my eyes and a trembling voice, calling my nearby family to come to the computer and see the cord blood syringe. Wow.

Praying tonight for ongoing protection over our precious Mackie.

sending love and hugs, and butterfly kisses :)


jk <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Tuesday, May 15, 2007 5:46 PM CDT

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Waterfalls of tears here for our sweet friends in Cincy. Butterflies are the perfect metaphor for a life that exists by the grace of God. We're praising him today. Love, Marilyn
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman, MN USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 5:29 PM CDT

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Sorry I have been MIA. I have been praying and thinking of you all every day! Not a day goes by that Mackenzie s not on my mind some times she is all day! Praying for healing of her bone marrow. And protection from side effects!
Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Tuesday, May 15, 2007 3:56 PM CDT

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Praying for Mack's road ahead. May she continue to shock the doc's all the way home to the playgrounds of Wauconda.

Thankful for people like Tracy and "crazy" Steve, who along with Gordy and Ali, led the way with courage, grace, and a sense of humor.

Sending warm family HUGS that are strong, faithful, and very patient,
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 2:09 PM CDT

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Praying that the transplant today will be used by God to heal Mackenzie completely. Praying for side effects to be minimal. What a mighty God we serve!
Sally Hulsman <soccer_t15@yahoo.com>
Hamilton, MI - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 1:43 PM CDT

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I keep asking God to breathe new life into Mackie via this transplant. The way He placed His mouth over Adam's and breathed life into him, and Eve too. The way Elijah (or was it Elisha? I'm never too good at keeping those two straight!) spread himself out over the widow's son and let life flow into the boy. The way Jairus's daughter received new life and sat up straight in bed. The way that Jesus commanded Lazarus' life back into him. The way that our Lord, Himself, was given new life and rose up after three days. Claiming that same new life to flow into Mackie today. Knowing God sees and hears. Trusting His care and plan for her.

Sending love again today,
jk <prayingwithyoutoday@neverdoonastop.com>
- Tuesday, May 15, 2007 1:34 PM CDT

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Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking and praying for Mack all day today. I'll try to stop by before I leave today!
Hugs, Prayers, & Blessings,
Nurse Michelle
Michelle Jackson <myjackson25@hotmail.com>
Alexandria, KY USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 1:11 PM CDT

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Prayin', Prayin', Prayin', Prayin'
Just wanted you to know!

bt <prayinformackenzie@mackmafiaheadquarters.com>
holland, mi - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 1:05 PM CDT

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Hi Amy
Our hearts and prayers are with you all. Praying you will feel God's amazing presence in many ways during this time...Love you- Jennifer
Jennifer Bullington <bullsandcubs@aol.com>
Mundelein, IL - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 1:02 PM CDT

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Thanks Lord for allowing Mackenzie to have this transplant. Thanks for the donor and his/her family and their gift. We pray that You will work through these cells, medical staff, and procedure to bring Mackenzie to full health!

Hope you find the CBT to be as exciting and boring as we found our PBSTC. Hang on, the ride gets worse in a few days.
Steven <transplantsRus@aardema-johnson.net>
Somewhere in, MI - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 12:46 AM CDT

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Hi amy,

I just want to tell you to hang on, all the things that happen durning transplant will soon come to and end once mackenzie's new marrow starts to grow. this is a hard road but never fear it does get better. you know all the prayer are helping and I see you as a person of such deep faith and all you friends that write you do too. what a amazingly strong family of faith. I wish i had, had family with that much faith at the time my son and I had to go threw this.
I"m still praying for your family. I want so much to see a picture of mackenzie out of the transplant unit.

your friend
Tracy (gordysmom)
Tracy Guzman <TGUZMAN001@satx.rr.com>
San Antonio, tx. USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 12:29 AM CDT

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Amy's Perfect Transplant Prayer

Instructions: repeat over and over - with meaning and love.

Thank you Lord, for your amazing grace today and for helping Mack get relief from her pain. Continue to let your mercy and grace rain down on Mack and flood this room. Place a shield of protection around Mackenzie during these vulnerable days when she has none of the natural defenses in her body that you designed her to have. Supernaturally give her body whatever it needs to endure these next weeks. Hold her liver, kidneys and bowels. Lord, I ask that You would do the work of her organs so that they may rest. Maintain their function and protect them from any harm. Almighty God, prepare Mack's body to receive these new cells on Tuesday. Bless each cell and command them to infiltrate Mack's marrow, engraft perfectly and fill it up with new, healthy cells. Lord, we ask you to speak the word "perish" to any cancerous cells that may be lingering around. Let them die and disappear quickly. Thank you Lord, for walking with us every step of these hard days. It is because of YOu, and only You, that we can get through this! Thank you for your love and faithful watch over Mack. Continue to craddle her in your arms and shelter her from any harm. There is no other place I'd want her to be. You are all she needs. I love you Lord. Amen."



mack's army <withher@foreverandever.com>
- Tuesday, May 15, 2007 12:05 AM CDT

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I was drawn back to the guest book, it is nearing time for the bmt to take place, praying hard for sweet little Mackie stay strong baby we ALL love you very very much.
Andrea <andrea.hayes16@gmail.com>
LIttleton, CO 80127 - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:49 AM CDT

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Our hearts are with you today Amy, Steve and girls. And Especially little Mack. Praying for perfect transplant. We are fighting right along with you! All our love and prayers are with you.
All our love
The Cotrell's, Bob, Staci, Gaven and Ashlynn
Staci Cotrell <maggiemae84@hotmail.com>
Wapakoneta, OH United States - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:25 AM CDT

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Joining in, from far away, but so close in spirit. All good things to those who trust in the Lord!!! AMEN!! Let's get it going Bone Marrow!!! New blood, new life, a healthy, happy Mackie!!

Linda Matson <linda@praiseGodfromwhomallblessingsflow.net>
NY - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:24 AM CDT

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Hi Amy,
I too joined the unseen army that was beside you during the prayer vigil. Praying and fasting today as the gift of new life is given to Miss Mack. May her body receive these cells with a welcoming hello friend! May they quickly find a new home within her marrow, and bring healing.
Praising God in advance for all He has yet to provide on this journey. We sure serve an awesome God!
May you feel His presence in a mighty way today.
Praying with hope, praying with love...
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Tuesday, May 15, 2007 11:06 AM CDT

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Hi Amy,

Tried my best to stay up extra late last night using your journal history as my prayer guide. When I finally gave in, my sleep was not uninterrupted. Pretty sure it was just the normal what happens when your 47 - but I chose to look at it as an opportunity to connect with God on Mack's behalf ... His blessings are everywhere!

Thinking of you today as Mackenzie's new cells make thier welcomed entrance to the world. Praising God for His protection to this point and His grace while the her body recovers to 110% perfection! Believing with my whole heart all signs of the leukemia PERISHed FOREVER!

Joyfully and patiently joining "all ya'll" in an hour and a half...
Sending sorta' happy birthday HUGS!
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:23 AM CDT

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Steve, Amy and Mackenzie:
You all are in our prayers today. May the dear Lord watch over you and shower you with his blessings.
With our love, Eileen and Art
Eileen Moldenhauer <EMolden@d115.org>
Johnsburg, IL USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:04 AM CDT

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We are praying for you guys! Our love to each of you!
The Wynias <wynia4@comcast.net>
Woodbury, MN - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 9:56 AM CDT

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Hi Amy, Just checked the website as I do every Tuesday before my Bible Study. All the women always want an update so we can pray very specifically for Mackenzie. I hope you had a nice mothers day with Mackenzie. The Hays/Schuring clan were blessed to share the day with your precious girls. They are beautiful and growing up soooo fast. It's hard to believe Lindsay and Taylor are 12. What a testimony to God's grace and mercy to look at Lindsay and her miraculous life. What a gift to share thier birthday with them. Our prayer is that we we will share many more birthdays with them and Mackenzie. I will pray this morning with my group and later at 1:00 to ask God to heal Mack's body with the new bone marrow. We will pray that God would be glorified in the whole process. May he hold up you, Steve, the girls, your parents and the entire family. His strength IS perfect.

With our love and prayers and concern,

The Schurings
Kim Schuring <kandkschuring@aol.com>
Gilberts, il usa - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 9:20 AM CDT

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Praying for a smooth transplant today. Your family will be in my prayers all day but especially at 1pm EST. Mackenzie is a strong little girl. Stay strong, you have a huge army out here fighting for your little angel. Thank you for sharing her with us, shes a true delight.
Andrea, Lilly and Alex <andrea.hayes16@gmail.com>
Littleton, CO 80127 - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:56 AM CDT

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"This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it."

I was awake several times in the night, joining in prayer for Mackie and today's BMT. Seems my mind can think of little else today.

So thankful that God has prepared the way for this day. Standing with you in love and prayer, for as long as it takes.
Jane Klingenberg <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:41 AM CDT

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Hello Amy and Mackenzie. Although we have never met I feel as though I know you. It seems we know some of the same people and through them and the website I have been following your story. My family has also struggled to battle this awful disease and I know it is a very difficult roller coaster ride. Your strength and faith are an inspiration to us all. You are all in my prayers today more than ever. I pray that by this time next year you are celebrating the anniversary of Mackenzie's new life. I wish you all the best of everything.
Gina and Jerry Greenhill <ginagreenhill@csltd.com>
cary, IL - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:35 AM CDT

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Amy and family,
Today I hold you close in prayer. May God bless Mackenzie's cells with new life through this bone marrow transplant. I will be praying fervently throughout the day. Love to all.
Allison Kelly <apflanz-kelly@sbcglobal.net>
Avon, IN USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:34 AM CDT

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HI Amy,

Just wanted you to know, we are standing with you today and everyday, arms locked, looking to heaven for grace, mercy and healing. Can't wait to hear more about the miraculous hand of God moving in your life. We love you all.
Larry and Anne Kayser <lkayser@fbctn.org>
Frankliin, TN - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:24 AM CDT

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Amy,
Praying that you felt covered by the peace of God's presence during your prayer vigil last night. Although not there in body, I was there in spirit, praying along with you all throughout the evening. Woke up to sunshine here, thinking "today is a GREAT day for a miracle to happen!" Come to think of it, good things happen on May 15th....I went into labor late in the evening of the 15th, and by 11am on the 16th I was holding my beautiful boy in my arms. Can you believe Steve turns 17 tomorrow??? Doesn't that make ME feel older than dirt!

Come on, Miracle Marrow! Praying for every drop of that precious cord blood, given in love and mercy for Mackenzie. May it make it's way quickly to where it belongs, settle in and get comfy in it's new home, and start making those healthy blood cells!!! Praising God today for getting you to this point....thanking Him in advance for all He has yet to do for Mackenzie!

"For I know the plans I have for Mackenzie," says the Lord, "plans to prosper her, and not to harm her, to give her a future filled with HOPE!" (Jeremiah 29:11)

Love, Heidi
Heidi Shor <humblecarpenter@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, May 15, 2007 7:48 AM CDT

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Steve, Amy and Mackenzie -
You are in my prayers today.
Judy Crawford <jac2912@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, May 15, 2007 6:17 AM CDT

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Hi Aim,
It's 4:12am here in Michigan. The wind is blowing like crazy and the blinds on my window were banging and kept waking me up. I finally decided to get up and close the windows a bit and found myself drawn here as well.
Praying for you Amy...and for sweet Mackie too.
Here's a verse for you this morning
Psalm 143:8
Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning,
For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You.

Praying you will feel His lovingkindness this morning my friend. Lift up your soul to Him.

Loving you so,
Beth
bt <tarnows@charter.net>
holland, mi - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 4:18 AM CDT

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Dear Johnsons:

We are standing with you today, especially at 1PM. Amy, I can only imagine the mixture of fear and hope that will grip you as you watch the gurney go into that room.

God is in control of those hands that will infuse our little precious friend with the lifeblood of her friend in St. Louis (who unknowingly, but in hope and generosity, in 1997 donated cord blood, thus giving birth to twins).

David said "God is my high tower."

We lift our hearts and minds to him today. Love, Marilyn, Lem and Lois
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Hillman back home in God's country, MN USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2007 3:40 AM CDT

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Dear Johnson Family,

The "Bethel Focus" arrived today and I read about your dear Mackenzie. I have spent the last 2 hours reading your journal and shedding tears as I an only imagine the painful journey you are on. Your faith and trust in God is absolutely incredible and God is using you in a mighty way! Please let me share my life verse with you: "Let us run with perseverence the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on JESUS the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the thrown of GOD. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." Hebrews 12: 1b - 3.

My prayers are with Mackenzie and your entire family as you persevere and continue to set your eyes on Jesus, allowing him to wrap his loving arms around your entire family.

Love,

Pam Tucholke (Bethel class of '83)
Pam Tucholke
Bloomington, MN USA - Monday, May 14, 2007 11:03 PM CDT

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I'm praying more than ever!!
Dorine McNary
Williston, ND - Monday, May 14, 2007 9:39 PM CDT

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Hi Mackenzie!
We are sending extra special prayers your way for the big day tomorrow!

We will be thinking of you sweet girl!
Love, Caroline, Matthew, Carrie and Steve Schmidt <carriemschmidt@comcast.net>
Glenview, IL USA - Monday, May 14, 2007 9:10 PM CDT

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Know that we are praying with you and for you - Hannah ALWAYS remembers to mention "Kenzie" in her prayers. My heart aches and hopes along with you. As you can understand, we are anxiously looking forward to checking in on Friday, but we do look forward to seeing you :)

God be with you,
Mei Ling
Mei Ling Rumping
Kings Mills, OH United States - Monday, May 14, 2007 9:01 PM CDT

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Dear Amy and Mackenzie,
Hello I hope your day is getting better. My son and I, who is 13 are thinking and praying for all of you. Especially for you Mack. We would love to hear that you are outside playing, riding bikes, skating. We would love to see pictures of that. We are waiting patiently to see them. All our love and prayers are with you. Smile Mackenzie, you have one of prettiest ones.
Christine Corrall <Christinecorrall07@comcast.net>
Lodi, CA U.S.A. - Monday, May 14, 2007 7:33 PM CDT

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Amy,
We're with you in spirit! We'll be praying tonight and tomorrow as well. Love you!
Michlyn Newman <knewman@mninter.net>
- Monday, May 14, 2007 7:08 PM CDT

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Dear Amy, Steve and Girls! We are with in in the Spirit and prayers for each of you. Yesterday in church, I gave some of the things Mack was saying to you - especially - We aren't ever going to give up, are we, Mom! What a statement and true Spirit of keeping going on. A mother came to me after service and wanted an address so her children can write to Mack. I will post it in our church bulletin. God has each of us in the palm of His Hand and His perfect Plan will exceed our expectations. Love!
Uncle Dale and Aunt Jo <dmcarthur3@cox.net>
Tucson, AZ USA - Monday, May 14, 2007 6:34 PM CDT

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Thinking of your family and little Mack during this wonderful time when Mack will be blessed to recieve her gift of new life! Praying for her new cells to grow strong so she can get on with the business of just being a little girl! We check on her weekly and found her site through links from others. Stay strong and believe!
The Lowenthal Family
Savannah, GA USA - Monday, May 14, 2007 4:58 PM CDT

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Hey Amy,

You must be so tired. Wish somebody dropped a little tylenol/benedryl in your tea - oopsie! But ya' can't argue a dual naptime might be a pretty good idea... :)

Thrilled today has been a good one for Mack, (she's amazing!) Yippee, the mail bin was filled to the brim! Nothing like a few thousand goodies to take your mind off a pretty rough week!... Wish you knew all the gifts you send to Mack's army just by sharing her. Don't think there are enough bins on earth to hold those blessings.

Amy, your prayers are so perfect. I find myself reading them over and over so I don't miss a single detail in mine... see, one of your many gifts that keep on giving!

I'll be with you through tonight, and again at 1:00pm est... matter of fact, don't think I'll be going anywhere for a long, long, long time. I wanna witness Mack free, free, free, fithy popcicle dirty, and playing outside till the street lights come on!

Sending HUGS that continue "to ask Him to command the leukemia to PERISH and free Mackenzie, allowing her to enjoy a healthy life here on earth."
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Monday, May 14, 2007 3:09 PM CDT

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Amy,

Happy Mother's Day - you could win an award for "Mother of the Year" for sure. You have to be one of the best mom's I have ever known in my life. You have been such an inspiration to so many people and ALL of your children are blessed to have you as their mommy. You hang in there and we all will continue to pray for you and your family.

Love,

The Dietrich's
Dianna Dietrich <dianna.dietrich@kraft.com>
Wauconda, - Monday, May 14, 2007 11:46 AM CDT

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Steve, Amy, & Mackenzie-
Good luck tomorrow! You are in the Schneider prayers!

Deb <dschnei@d1115.org>
- Monday, May 14, 2007 9:15 AM CDT

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Amy...I prayed for you yesterday asking that God would give you a special blessing for being so faithful to Him and to your family, expecially Mackenzie. Yesterday was truly your Mother's Day. You are an example to every young mother of grace under pressure and a testimony to God's faithfulness even in the worst of times. I will continue to uphold you and Mackenzie in prayer with the assurance that our Father is holding and protecting her through this rough journey. What a celebration it will be when she is free of cancer altogether. I look forward to that day with great anticipation.

Hope your day is full of his grace and mercy.

In His Love,

Eileen G. <egoo0@allstate.com>
Arlington Heights, IL USA - Monday, May 14, 2007 9:05 AM CDT

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Happy Mother's Day Amy!
Jill <Tinkrbellrn@sbcglobal.net>
- Monday, May 14, 2007 8:17 AM CDT

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I know I don't HAVE to sign this page, as much as I want to be here. I feel out of magical words and so many of you have said the beautiful deep things that I feel inside. I just want to thank everyone, one more time, for the faith and support you have given to Amy here. It's been nourishment for ME - more than any of you can ever know. Today as a soldier in the Mackie Army I'll take my place on the battlelines. I'm at work, but my heart and my head are with all of you - praying, praising, begging, thanking our Heavenly Father for the miracle of Mackenzie. Thank you, Lord--"I will sing of your love forever" - that's on the radio right now. Perfect!! We will all testify of your greatness and powerful healing hand forever as the miracle becomes manifest in sweet little Mackenzie.
Linny <iremainamazed@amen.com>
NY - Monday, May 14, 2007 7:20 AM CDT

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Dear Amy and Steve:

When I'm extra tired, my laughter and tears are nearly one and the same and interchangeable.

Amy, I sense you are exhausted beyond reason. The kind of "worn-outness", bone-weariness that requires days and days of slumbering in the backyard in a lawn chair (sipping an iced tea) while all five girls play around with Daddy.

I see those days ahead of you this summer. Your energy will seep into your limbs again, and life will return to normal. Except you have been forever changed. Henri Nouwen says that God allows our "cup of life" to be emptied so that we can be filled with Him.

I see how you have been so filled with God that you're spilling over into our lives, too. We are so blessed to be a part of your suffering.

I wish I could take Mackie's mouth sores for her (though I see in Steve A's entry about Ali that she had these mouth sores, too). I'm glad our Princess Valiant, Warrior Princess, is feeling better, and back to her "old self".

You will be in our prayers today and tomorrow, as we bless the cells that will be streaming their God-given life force into Mackie's blood stream. Praise the Lord. Much love, Marilyn
Marilyn Phillips <mpp515@aol.com>
Back home in Hillman, MN USA - Monday, May 14, 2007 5:24 AM CDT

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Amy, I hope you had a good Mother's Day - you deserve it like no other. I thank you for taking such good care of Mackenzie - she is one lucky child that has an understanding and patient mother. You know what is best for her so thanks from the rest of us. It really means a lot - how could she possibly get this far w/o you. And of course, I know our God is behind you and her.

Beth says Marilyn makes her giggle. I will be holding Marilyn to the GMC -Grand Mack Celebration - so we can all meet near your home in Wauconda to give thanks, laugh, talk, cry and drink coffee. As Marilyn said, "just like Tabitha's friends did in those days. Laughing and crying in amazement." The only thing different is I think the Minnesotans should car pool down to get an early start on the celebrating!!! I keep wondering if you are still in the back seat of the van Amy, just watching the scenery and letting God do the driving. I had you pictured with your head over the passengers seat when you were dealing with Dr. Stella. I need to get some sleep and save the questions for the GMC.
I will be praying the "perish prayer" the next few days. Blessings, Colette
Colette <grussingcg@yahoo.com>
Clara City, MN - Monday, May 14, 2007 0:15 AM CDT

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Happy Mother's Day Amy and Diana...and all of you other moms out there in Mackie land. I typed a long entry to you last night...didn't finish it until 1:45 in the a.m. and then when I previewed it and tried to go back to fix something, my computer said it had an error with our browser and had to shut down. I lost it all....I was so frustrated, but I didn't have the energy to type it all over.
I've been praying for you all like crazy..the Lord brings you to mind soooo often.
Hug the dolly for me,
Beth
(apparently the new leader of the Michigan Mack Mafia??!! Marilyn you make me giggle!)
P.S. For the last 2 weeks it has taken your guestbook much longer to load. We've been having "issues" with our computer, so I don't know if it is my problem or what. Anyone else having trouble?
bt <tarnows@charter.net>
holland, mi - Sunday, May 13, 2007 9:48 PM CDT

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Hi Amy and Diana,
Happy Mother's Day to the two of you! I hope your day was blessed with lots of hugs, kisses, and snuggles with Mackenzie. I'm sorry to hear that Mack is feeling some side effects, but so thankful for the meds that give her relief. Praying for you all....looking for that miracle to come on Tuesday! Love, Heidi
Heidi Shor <humblecarpenter@comcast.net>
- Sunday, May 13, 2007 9:08 PM CDT

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Amy,

Reading your entry lead me to reflect on this part of Mack’s 41/2 year journey up the mountain… her docs, in shock and forced to do a “double take” while she peddled by with a smile. Her random comments filled with faith, family, and courage. Her tiny body ... hurting, thinner and ravaged by strong, miracle medicines - still wanting to go, go, and go. And finally, Mackenzie on Tuesday, at the top of her mountain doing a triumphant Rocky arm pumping dance!

Reminded of Matthew 21:21-22 (The Message): But Jesus was matter-of-fact: "Yes—and if you embrace this kingdom life and don't doubt God, you'll not only do minor feats like I did to the fig tree, but also triumph over huge obstacles. This mountain, for instance, you'll tell, 'Go jump in the lake,' and it will jump. Absolutely everything, ranging from small to large, as you make it a part of your believing prayer, gets included as you lay hold of God."

Believing more than ever, Mack has done her part. Now it’s up to her army. WE CAN move her mountain! Let's tell that leukemia, ‘GO JUMP IN THE LAKE’… it will jump – Then, we can watch in thanksgiving and praise as it sinks all the way to the bottom – PERISHed; never to be seen again!!!!! Yee-hah!

Sending HUGS that join you in prayer,
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Sunday, May 13, 2007 6:32 PM CDT

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I was reading my scriptures today and read Matthew 15:28.
"Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O Woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour"
My heart gave a leap as I imagine how you, with your faith, will hear those words too. God bless that little Mackenzie through this next few days.
Helen <helenwith6@aol.com>
Devon, England - Sunday, May 13, 2007 6:31 PM CDT

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Happy Mother's Day Aim!!!! We love you Mack!!! Love, Frank, Kelly, and Addie
Kelly Lesniak <kmlesni@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, May 13, 2007 2:30 PM CDT

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I can feel the strength of so many prayers all the way over here in England! Happy Mothers day Amy, Happy sunday to Mack.....wow what a day tomorrow is going to be, one little girl who is being carried by so many prayers, who is showing us all what Heavenly Father can do, we will be praying harder than ever for that total earthly healing, protection from all those harsh side effects and endless joyful memories for precious Mackenzie.
Helen <helenwith6@aol.com>
Devon, England - Sunday, May 13, 2007 10:43 AM CDT

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Happy Mother's Day Amy!

Prayers today will be filled with yummy snacks, games without rules, giggles and tisses galore! ... You know, just a very typical Amy's the mommy kind of day.

Ready for Mack's day of rest coming hand in hand with a vigil to welcome and bless those special cells. I can see excactly where you'll be ... please know that tiny chapel will be packed to spiritual capacity because so many of Mack's army will be right there with "all ya'll".

Sending HUGS of protection claiming all signs of leukemia PERISHed FOREVER!
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Sunday, May 13, 2007 9:33 AM CDT

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Happy Mother's Day Amy!
Thank-you for being you. Hope your day is filled with hugs and God's presence. Staying in prayer for Mack, grateful that He can see her every need. Which is why, in fact, He made YOU to be her Mommy!
Blessings to all,
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Sunday, May 13, 2007 9:06 AM CDT

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Mackenzie
thinking of you today and your wonderful mommy!
mrs pam
- Sunday, May 13, 2007 8:35 AM CDT

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Amy-
Happy Mother's Day to a mother who inspires me every day to reach higher ground! Thank you!
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Jen
- Sunday, May 13, 2007 7:54 AM CDT

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Happy Mother's Day Amy and Happy Birthday Lindsay and Taylor!!! I can't believe in exactly one year you will be the mother of not 1 but 2 teenagers!!! WOW! I also want to wish a special Happy Mother's Day to your mom. Diana, I hope you enjoy the day. I am trying to get a prayer team together to pray for Mackenzie tomorrow night. Anyone in the area who is interested in praying with us, please e-mail me! Mack, you have the best Mommy ever! Enjoy having her all to yourself today! Have fun being with Daddy too. Play lots of Mousetrap -- setting off the trap is what it is all about!
Love you lots,
Jeanette
J. <jgitskin@yahoo.com>
Mundelein, IL - Sunday, May 13, 2007 7:48 AM CDT

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www.wishafriend.com

Have a wonderful day!
I love you!
Linny <Linnyrulz@yahoo.com>
Coram, NY - Saturday, May 12, 2007 6:53 PM CDT

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Hey, Aim:

Just wanting to let you know I'm praying with you for every leukemic cell to PERISH!! For protection over every other cell in Mack's little body.

For you to continue to see God's presence and faithfulness everywhere you look. For you to have a quiet, blessed Mother's Day with Mackie and Sarge. (Hey, Steve, once I know a nickname I use it forever.) For the mercies to fall afresh tomorrow from heaven. So thankful we know today that God's mercies will be new tomorrow am for you and Mackie, and all of us who know Him.

Sending big hugs, ongoing prayers, and much lub,

jk <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Saturday, May 12, 2007 5:55 PM CDT

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Hey Amy!

Thinking of you, praying for Mack, and sharing everything special about Mother's day with the bestest mommy I've ever met - YOU!

Tiss brave lil' Mackie and let her know we lub her very much! Just one more chemo day... soon to be free, free, free!

Sending HUGS that see new healthy cells ready to bust out and get busy,
debbie Dear Amy,
I'm not so sure Stella and her team had any choice but to let Mack go to transplant!!!! If I was standing up for something I believed in, I would want YOU to go bat for me. You have what it takes to win heart battles. You are wise beyond belief and wisdom comes from God. You are strong, fiesty, faithful, true, medical trained and many other prositive adjectives but yet human. Please take care of yourself for your girlies and Steve's sake. You have had a front seat roller coaster ride this whole week and you need to rest. I think someone reminded you earlier that even Jesus rested the seventh day. (Easy for me to say - I know). Get some much needed rest for the next phase. I know your mother is with you so I will quit. We are rejoicing in your good news. Blessings, Colette
Colette <grussingcg@yahoo.com>
Clara City, MN - Thursday, May 3, 2007 0:28 AM CDT

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AMEN!!! I echo your sentiment, PRAISE GOD! My prayers and hope are with Mack tonite, and moving forward... We will stay the course!
Lori Mc <lorim@webfamily.ws>
Lake Villa, IL USA - Thursday, May 3, 2007 0:09 AM CDT

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Taken from : Life lessons to live by by John Hagee

Jeremaih 33:3 " Call unto Me, and I will answeryou, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know."

My mother often spoke to me about prayer in these terms: " Some prayer, Some power. More prayer, more power. Much prayer, Much power.: Add to that these words from Martyn Lloyd-Jones:" Man is at his greatest and highest when upon his knees he comes face-to-face with God."
You have so much or as little of God's power in your life as you're willing to pray to receive. " God is no respector of persons" ( Act 10:34) .
Jesus did not teach his disciples how to preach or how to raise money, but he did teach them how to pray. He began where we must begin: " Our Father in heaven" ( Matt 6:9)When you come to our Almighty God, you come to the God who loves you as your Father. He can make a way when there seems no way, and He cannot fail. He will plant you by rivers of water(Ps. 1:3) . The new opportunity that is right in front of you, He can cause to explode with possibilities.


Praising God for the news you got today! What an answered prayer .!!!!! We will be praying for the next crucial weeks!

Lori <the7rohrbachs@verizon.net>
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 10:59 PM CDT

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Hi Amy, Steve and Friends:
I should just learn to read the site before I put on my eye make-up (which is now running down in black streaks). Praise the Lord. Now is the time -- as Peggy said - to be in prayer and fasting, as we stand with you in transplant time. Do we not serve a wonderful and marvelous God who, in his wisdom, has placed very life within umbilical cord blood from one soul, to go to another in her time of need?

The scientists are now discovering that our brains' neural pathways actually mimic each others when we meet and talk.

This is simply what Jesus said when he said "And the greatest of these(commandments) is that we 'love one another'. We are each other and we were meant to reflect his love. I am so grateful for the family that donated their baby's blood. The very gift of life for our Mackie (she's all ours now, too, don't you know)

I am so moved this morning. Shouting praises to the skies. Love, Marilyn
Marilyn Phillips in Awe and Love <mpp515@aol.com>
Tbilisi, Georgia - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 10:58 PM CDT

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God is so amazing...and so is your faith and trust in Him! I am so glad that your waiting is finally over! I'm not sure when you guys are making the move, but I'll stop by and say hi this weekend if its before Tuesday...I'm just so excited!
Sarah
Florence, KY - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 10:57 PM CDT

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I can't stop crying! I was just headed to bed and remembered to check the website...just last night I was crying out to God, more like screaming, about all that went bad with my day. My heart was turned in an instant to Mackenzie where my prayers and broken heart changed to pleading with God for Mackenzie. I am so overwhelmed right now and thanking God for the blessings. We will continue to pray, push and pull. Someday maybe we will even meet! Love to all of you and big hugs to Mackenzie, my four year old hero!
Kathy Petrovich
Crystal Lake, Il USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 10:40 PM CDT

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Adrian, Michigan is yelling "PRAISE GOD"!!! We are continuing to pary throught htis whole ordeal and they have been answered. Now we must pray for more healing! We love you are are PUSHing and PULLing for you all! Give Mack a hug for me!!
Dawn Renee <dawnydawn@douganddawn.com>
Adrian, MI USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 10:08 PM CDT

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Oh, the very sweetest of dreams Amy!

Don't ya love surprises?!!

"I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell you of all your wonders.
I will be glad and rejoice in you: I will sing praise to your name, O Most High."
Psalm 9:1,2

Closing my eyes so thankful for sweet Mack. Can’t help but picture exactly what must have happened today:

You only turned your back for a moment! Where could she have gone? There it is, you find Mack's bike parked outside of a big door! But where's Mack? Suddenly you see her! She's storming into a huge conference room all full of smiles, and dressed to the nines from head to high topped toes! Stella and her team are sitting in stuffy leather backed chairs, stunned, speechless, and with wide open mouths.

Without warning, Mack hops up on a big round table and breaks into the most energized version of “5 Little Monkeys” any of Cincinnati's finest and well educated professionals had ever seen! When she's finished, she simply takes a bow and politely leaves the room, pedaling down to the gift shop for a salty snack. … yep, thinkin’ that just sealed the deal!

Celebrating tonight, and loving Heidi’s end to our story.

Sending soppy eyed HUGS with a great big smile,
Debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 9:54 PM CDT

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Amy:

My heart swells and eyes fill as I read all of the entries of Mack's prayer warriors, "rejoicing with those who rejoice".

How great is our God! We claimed that song on Monday, remember?

Love you so.
jk <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 9:11 PM CDT

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Hi,

I am Michelle, I had a bmt for cml in 9/96. My sister was my donor and I am doing great. I participate in an online chat room that meets 3 times a week. We discuss all aspects of the transplant process. I invite you to try and join us, anyone is welcome. We actually chat "face-to-face" so to speak. We would love to support you.
www.bmtsupport.org
tues, thurs and sat @9P ESt
Michelle <bdworman@aol.com>
Hurst, TX USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 9:08 PM CDT

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What are the chances that Mack's docs would make the decision to move to transplant on the same date that Sadie had her transplant?? (Thirteen years ago this very day, praise God!!) I guess those "imparting" prayers are powerful, even when the person praying doesn't understand them. :)

Well, I am rejoicing with you, dear Amy. Sarge, too. :)
I will be going to sleep tonight with a very happy and thankful heart.

"This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it."

Love you so!!
jk <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 9:06 PM CDT

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Amy,
I echo my sister's words....praise God for that family that looked beyond their own moments of joy to realize that they might make a donation that would help a family in great pain. Thank God for them!

Mighty Mack....and even MIGHTIER God! Can't wait to see the rest of the story unfold....can't wait til the part that says "and they lived happily ever after!"
Love, Heidi
heidi shor <humblecarpenter@comcast.net>
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 8:56 PM CDT

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Hi Amy,
Thanking God tonight for the path He has made. Mack's chance at new life! How amazing to think that not too long ago, a little baby entered into the world, and the baby's parents were moved to sign a consent that saved some of that baby's precious cord blood. That cord blood was carefully collected, labeled and stored. Waiting for who knows how long.

That cord blood might have been collected before Mack's diagnosis, or months later, waiting far away.

That cord blood was formed by the One who has counted your every tear, heard the cries of your heart, and perfectly knows Mack's every need before any of the rest of us.

Now He has that precious cord blood waiting just across the street, with a green light to GO to its final destination.

Praying for protection, peace, wisdom, and strength for the days ahead. May God bless Mack's marrow, which will soon be blasted, emptied, and ready to be filled with new life. Bless every of those waiting cord blood cells, and the priceless gift they contain.

Wow, wow, wow. Amazing. We serve an absolutely amazing, wonderful God!

Praying with hope, praying with love,
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 8:49 PM CDT

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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Love you!!!!!!!
Beth
bt <tarnows@charter.net>
holland, mi - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 8:21 PM CDT

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I have been looking in on you all day today and am so excited to hear the news of transplant. Your family is in my prayers every day! I have never met your family, but through this website I can see that Mack is a prescious and beautiful girl, and she has a wonderful family!
Amy <nicholas@willmar.com>
Prinsburg, MN USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 8:17 PM CDT

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Our God is an awesome God!!!! Amy I am SOOOOOO happy!!!
All praises to the King!! God will do amazing things with this little girl of your's....just like He has done through you! Halleluiah!!!!!!! Pushing & Pulling 4Ever 4 Mack!
Tammy B <tammyb2@comcast.net>
Cary, IL - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 8:14 PM CDT

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PRAISE GOD! Praying, Praying, Praying! I think it is time to fast again! Love you!
Peggy Ekstrom <Pege125@aol.com>
Mundelein, IL - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 8:11 PM CDT

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Great News!!! and the prayers continue in Covington Georgia, will be praying nonstop as all this is happening,
Sandy <SandyISS@aol.com>
Covington, GA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 8:10 PM CDT

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That is great news!!! prayers continue, in fact it's time to kick them up a notch or 2!!!!
michele(nurse in ny)
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 8:03 PM CDT

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I have checked your site several times today waiting for the words that you have been longing to hear...on to transplant! Praying now more than ever for your sweet girl!!
Jessica <jessicawink@wowway.com>
MI - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 7:47 PM CDT

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PRAISE THE LORD WITH ALL THATS IN ME, PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME!!! You don't know me Amy, but I "stumbled" upon Mack's page many months ago (even signed the guestbook a while back) and have followed you everyday since! I'm so very thankful the Lord gave those doctors a vision today!! Thank you Lord for your faithfulness....you are GREAT and GREATLY TO BE PRAISED!!

Blessings and continued prayers from Woodstock, Georgia ....
Love,
Julie T.
Julie Truan <jgtruan@bellsouth.net>
Woodstock, GA USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 7:46 PM CDT

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Praising God and rejoicing with you.
Syd & Dave & Dorothy Phelps (Dave's Mom) <sydphelps@gmail.com>
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 7:45 PM CDT

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Amy,

This is wonderful news!!! I will continue to remember Mackenzie and you all in my prayers. Isn't it great to know that we have a God that hears us when we pray...someone to call on in our time of need. God is definitely answering all those prayers going up for your precious angel.

Kristi Matthews
Kristi Matthews <kristimatthews@earthlink.net>
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 7:37 PM CDT

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Mack and Amy,

Congratulations on Transplant! You guys have been in my prayers everyday and I am so happy that Mack has finally reached this point. Miracles do happen! Will be thinking of you guys.
Tami Kittle <lucrevenge@aol.com>
Pasadena, MD USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 7:36 PM CDT

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Amy,
Your family is in my prayers everyday. Hang in there.I'm clinging to my faith and praying for a cure, pushing and pulling for Mack.
Jeannie P. <j.pflanz@insightbb.com>
Corydon, IN USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 7:14 PM CDT

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Amy,
Your family is in my prayers everyday. Hang in there.I'm clinging to my faith and praying for a cure, pushing and pulling for Mack.
Jeannie P. <j.pflanz@insightbb.com>
Corydon, IN USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 7:14 PM CDT

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Amen!!!! I just was out at a job interview and couldn't wait to get home to check on little Mackie!!! I am so happy for you all to be moving on to Transplant...I will be praying for each of you! Smile Mackenzie you are the most precious little angel.
Andrea <andrea.hayes16@gmail.com>
Littleton, CO USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 7:11 PM CDT

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ALLELUIA!!!!
Praise God for all things!

May God continue to bless and keep Mack. May she be healthy and strong in the coming days! We pray for this transplant that it may bring her full and complete healing!

Nancy
Commerce Township, MI USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 7:06 PM CDT

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Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!! Just heard the news and I'm so overwhelmed with excitement!!! God is amazing and his miracles are evident in room 535!!! Always praying and I'll see you all on Tuesday!
Katie
Erlanger, KY - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 6:59 PM CDT

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Congratulations on being able to go to transplant! I will be praying for you guys!! Sending healthy thoughts!
Scarlett
Los Angeles, CA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 6:36 PM CDT

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Amy, Steve, Mackenzie and girls,
I am so happy!!!! I can't stop crying. I have had a lousy, crummy, anxiety-ridden week. (Nothing compared to yours...I'm sure.) I am so overcome with relief and emotion!!! WOW!!! How do you guys do it? This is an unbelievably grueling journey. I am so happy to be on it with you. I am so relieved and happy, I don't even know what to say!!
I love you guys and I'm so excited!!!
Always praying, and always thinking of you,
Lisa
Lisa Romero <SEEAH@SBCGLOBAL.NET, suckers4mackenzie@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 6:10 PM CDT

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I have to add this...Anyone remember the words to this song? For some reason, I need to put it here:


HE IS LORD
He is Lord, He is Lord!

He is risen from the dead and He is Lord!

Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess

That Jesus Christ is Lord.

Affirming that He is in control, He is Lord, He is God!!
I am so in awe!
Linda <linda@iaminawe.com>
NY - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 6:08 PM CDT

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Praise God from whom all good things come!
Cindy Brewer
Walkerton, IN USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 5:50 PM CDT

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Are we allowed to say I KNEW IT?? You can ask Debbie - I told her I just felt that Wednesday something big was going to happen. I am so thankful to our loving, heavenly Father, for hearing our pleas, for answering our prayers. I thank you, Lord, that you gave me the confidence to say that Mackie is healed, because you would never take back your promise! Thank you for Mackenzie, Lord. Thank you for your answers. And thank you for healing!!!

I am OVERJOYED!!!!!!!!!!

Linda <IBELIEVEIBELIEVEIBELIEVE@MACKIE.COM>
NY - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 5:48 PM CDT

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Praising Jesus! Covering Mackenzie in prayer now for what will be the toughest part in her journey with Leukemia. To God be all the glory....Mackenzie is getting her miracle!
Rachael <speedsk8hawaii1988@gmail.com>
Kailua, HI - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 5:44 PM CDT

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I have followed and prayed but never posted.... but how can I be praising Him for this victory and not let you know????? Yes- another friend in Ohio is on board and jumping for joy with you! My prayers are with you daily- I check on Mackenzie at least once a day-God is soooooooo good. In Christ,Linda
linda stouffer <lstouffer@gmail.com>
akron, OH USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 5:40 PM CDT

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THANK YOU GOD!!!!!!!!!!! Our eyes are filled with tears of joy!!! We love you and are always thinking about you and praying for you!! WE LOVE YOU MACK!!!! Love, Frank, Kelly, and Addie
Kelly Lesniak <thankyougod@continuetoanswerourprayers.com>
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 5:40 PM CDT

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Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Hoooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God is so awesome, Have not writen much but you know who we are. Lee and Mary are the best. I think I just heard Lee shout praise to the LORD. I Read every day and pray more.
Pastor Tom Franklin <franklintc@charter.net>
Northfield, MN USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 5:38 PM CDT

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Praise the Lord! May he keep holding you in his loving hands as the path now goes to transplant! Whew! Can hardly believe it finally is coming. As another friend is now a month and a half post transplant we rejoice with them and you at this new chance for life. The other issues you have shared with us will take care of themselves too when we put them to the Lord but in His time and His way. Thank you for showing all of us how to stay strong and trust in the Lord. He does answer prayers and you have one huge team of prayer supporters out there!!
Judy Hayes
Hillman, MN USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 5:35 PM CDT

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Hi Amy-
Wow!!!!! I can't believe it! What an answer to prayer...we are geared up to pray through this. I am in awe that Mack is strong enough to go to transplant and I am thanking God in advance for how He is going to provide for each and every one of her needs as well as each and every one of yours and the families. Less than two weeks til transplant. The army of prayer warriors is ready for battle!!! Bring it on!
With love, hope, prayers and peace that surpasses understanding,
Jeanette
Jeanette <yeahfortransplant@Godisgood.com>
Mundelein, IL - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 5:23 PM CDT

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Pray without ceasing is what God tells us. I'm still praying and will continue to pray for Mackenzie! God has a plan and it sounds like He is revealing it! Hold fast and keep the faith! Prayers are going up and hugs are being sent! God loves you so much! Keep smiling Mackenzie! :0)
In His Amazing Love..... Marjorie Parker <JCCRADGURL2004@aol.com>
Four Oaks, NC USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 5:22 PM CDT

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Amy,
I have been praying hard for you the past several days, and thinking about you nonstop. My heart goes out to you and I am with you completely every step of the way on this journey. There's really no words to describe it. I am praying and praying and clinging to the cross right along with you!
With love,
Lisa
Lisa Romero <SEEAH@SBCGLOBAL.NET, suckers4mackenzie@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 3:42 PM CDT

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Hi Amy,
Wow, thanking God for the ways he is meeting your needs, both large and small. He is SO good, all the time! Hooray, hooray for Miss Mack feeling wonderful...a continued miracle indeed.

Praying right now for all those who will gather around a table in just a few minutes to discuss Mack's plan of care. May He be present at that meeting in a mighty way, granting wisdom, guidance, clarity, and hope as only He can do.

Praising Him in advance for all that is yet to come...
Kathie <Relbok6@aol.com>
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 12:43 AM CDT

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Hey Barbie ... sending "lub payers" Rachel's way too!

Tell her Mackie's site reminds me of that scene from "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" - you know, where the Grinch's heart grows, and grows, and grows... not that everybody here is a grump or anything :), but our hearts sure are a couple sizes bigger than they used to be!!!


Hugs!
deb
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 11:52 AM CDT

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We are so glad you are feeling better......I have prayed so hard for you all....
Hope this 2:00 o'clock meeting goes well and you all can get some sort of what is next.
If doing another BMT is what they think is best have faith that only means there is hope for Leukemia cells to go away and they must feel your precios little girl it's strong enouph to handle the treatment.
I can't give you confort as all this is easier said than done ...however know this we are with you.
I am also living your nightmare as well as our with Rachel sharing this same diseas.......I do know how you feel because I wake up every morning hating the fact she has to live with this and go through all the testing and BMT-SPT and so on it's a sad reminder of our reality But God is still there with you and looking after your child ....
Hang in there......
Glad the thing with ins is clearing up.that should be the least of your worries however with all this comes huge medicals bill and living expenses, I also want my life back just like you but God for some reason or some plan choose us ......with that said please be strong because you give me courage in our jorney.....
Much love and prayers headed your way from The Williams
www.ourlittleprincess2002.com
Barbie <barbnjim98@aol.com>
Algonquin , IL - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 11:19 AM CDT

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Me again! It's just so good to hear positive, encouraging words again. Mackie is ready to go - Hey, Doc! The Lord has prepared the way - Are you listening?? Let's go transplant. Let's get this show on the road. Ready and willing - will check back here after the 2PM time. {{{PRAYERS FOR MACKIE!!}}}
Linda Matson <linny@waytogo.com>
NY - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 11:18 AM CDT

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Morning! Sure seems this is the start of a great day!
Once again we're all waking literally on the same page!

Amy, what a difference a day of prayers makes!

Like my friends before me, had to let everyone know nothing fills my soul more than clicking into this guestbook and finding post after post packed with fantastic words of encouragement from all over the country,(Kudos to Jane's neck of the woods; they're sure getting a big jump on the rest of us :)!)

Together, we're making a difference.

It always feels like God's giant hand reaching down to brush the hair out of Amy's eyes, pull her up, and give her something steady to hold on to until she can catch her breath... and after reading her brand new post, here is His proof once again.

Giving thanks this morning for each one of you. Confident I'll be with "all ya'll" again at 2:00est. Mackie's ready for a new room!... and since specifics matter to Him - today would be a great day to move.

Sending HUGS believing Stella's just got "a good feeling!",
debbie <sandnmytoez@aim.com>
germantown, tn - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 9:06 AM CDT

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Morning Amy and all,
Wow have the guest book entries blessed me this morning. Thanks so much for sharing the poems and emails.
Amy, praying the Lord will meet your every need today and that He will heal our sweet Mackenzie. You are shining so very brightly for Him, my friend. Be encouraged.
Keepin On with you,
Beth
bt <tarnows@charter.net>
holland, mi - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 7:43 AM CDT

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Gwen:

Thank you so much for sharing the thoughts/words of your partner in your prayer ministry. Yes, prayer does take time and energy. I especially liked the military "man down" analogy and will remember that.

Thank you for sharing.

ps Collette: thank you for your most kind compliment yesterday
jk <jane.klingenberg@gmail.com>
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 7:40 AM CDT

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Amy--I check Mackie's site thru-out the day and pray for your sweet baby often.

This is part of a devotional that I read this a.m. and you came to my mind.

Men see not the bright light which is in the clouds.(Job37:21)

I cannot know why suddenly the storm
should rage so fiercely round me in its wrath;
but this I know----God watches all my path,
and I can trust.

I may not draw aside the unseen veil
that hides the unknown future from my sight,
nor know if for me waits the dark or light;
but I can trust.

I have no power to look across the tide,
to see while here the land beyond the river;
but this I know----I will be God's forever;
so I trust.

Trusting along side you.

Michele Buonodono (Janie K's friend!) <jmbuono@bciwildblue.com>
Hamilton, MI - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 7:34 AM CDT

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Praying today!!
Tracy Haverdink <thaverdi@remc7.k12.mi.us>
Hamilton, MI USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 7:17 AM CDT

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Amy: We receive "Mackenzie updates" through Cynthia Fitzpatrick at Crown Ministries. I felt led to share with you comments sent by a prayer warrior who shares a prayer ministry with me at Blackshear Place Baptist in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Just please know that we are praying for you and that we CARE!

"Thank you for the update on little Macken