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Thanks for visiting our guestbook!(This is an open guestbook. Please feel free to add an entry to the guestbook for others to read.)IF YOU DON'T SEE YOUR ENTRY AFTER ADDING -- PLEASE CLICK ON RELOAD/REFRESH Click here to sign the guestbook. Click here to go back to the main page. I dont know you but i just found your page thru the bahbad.org webpage for evans entorauge. I have been moved by your journey and your loss of Bradley. he was an adorable little man. Best of luck to Gabe and Devon(sp?) as they push their way thru lifes challenges. I am adding your family to my prayer list. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Lynn Ramey <lynnramey@yahoo.com> Mechanicsville, MD USA - Tuesday, April 5, 2011 7:41 AM CDT Hi, You've gone through so much for a long long time. My sons, my wife and I started this fight last September. My two sons who have ALD just got BMT this year in Korea waiting for recovery from BMT. Hope your son gets better JY Lee <sol@chol.com> Seoul, Korea - Monday, March 22, 2010 1:25 AM CDT Just wanted to send a quick Hello and best wishes from the Bensley Family. Thanks for the email. Charity Bensley <angelslove0918@hotmail.com> Berkshire, NY USA - Saturday, August 8, 2009 3:35 AM CDT My first visit to your site. Y'all have gone through so much! My heart aches for your family but God is Good All the Time! I wish to be one of your prayer warriors. Prayer is so powerful. Our family knows about heartaches and pain but we haven't lost a child so I can't say I know how you feel. Please know that your family will be in my prayers! Blessings! BC - Thursday, May 28, 2009 7:36 PM CDT Love You guys very much, I wish I could have known Bradley better. Love Mary Mary Smothers <marysmothers@wcrtc.net> Henryville, IN usa - Thursday, May 28, 2009 1:10 PM CDT Wow! We love you all. Todd Campbell <campbellrus@yahoo.com> Salem, - Tuesday, May 26, 2009 9:21 AM CDT I'm so glad Gabe is doing well in school :) Both of the boys are such cool kids! We love you guys so much. Lets hang out this summer. Jessie & Matt - Tuesday, May 26, 2009 8:10 AM CDT Christie, I had no idea. I just read your journals. I do not know what to say. I am not sure what I feel. I do know I understand more, and am amazed by your journal. I do not believe I could be that strong. We love you guys Deb Oberlies <debo@c3bb.com> Lexington, IN USA - Monday, May 25, 2009 9:56 PM CDT christie, i can't tell you how close i've gotten to be a sister to you.the one who holds us together the most is our love for christ and our faith we share. i consider you and your family part of my family. and i want you to know i love you , as my sister. thank you so much for shareing your life with me. all the ald boys are in our prayers every night. love you my sister and your boys. your sister , cindy , jesse's mom cindy lightfoot <williamlightfoot@att.net> arkansas city, ks usa - Monday, May 25, 2009 8:53 PM CDT I am the Aunt of Marilyn Williams. Thank you for the website. What a great way to check on our sweet Marilyn. Robyn Mitchell <robynlmitchell2004@yahoo.com> Miami, OK USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 1:10 PM CDT Christi - It has been years (literally) since I have signed the guestbook. I found my way back here through the Joiners site. I apologize for having lost track. As I check off the days on the calender and think about where we were 4 years ago there are still times when the wound hurts as if it is brand new. I am glad for that actually, so that I never forget. Your boys are beautiful. It sounds like even through the stuggle they are doing well. Drop a line if you get a chance. I am glad that you have once again crossed our path. The ALD world is so small. Fondly, Tracy Tracy Reamy www.caringbridge.org/nd/tuckersjourney <reamys@gra.midco.net> Grand Forks, ND - Saturday, March 3, 2007 4:04 PM CST Hey Chris, Just stopping by to ck out the site. LOVE YOU ALL and keeping you in my heart and prayers with the upcoming season (always seems hard this time of year missing our loved ones who have gone to be with Jesus). Oh but cool....Just THINK of "Thanksgiving there!" WOW! Love you! :) Laura (Cuz) <laura.willyard@navy.mil> B'field, - Thursday, November 9, 2006 4:30 PM CST Still checking on you, still praying for you.... Love, Trish and Braeden  caringbridge.org/visit/braedenknight Trish Knight <trishknight@stennisfoundation.org> Amarillo, TX USA - Friday, August 18, 2006 8:04 PM CDT Christie, Just thinking of Brad and you all. Just cking out keeping in touch. Remembering. I will never forget Bradley catching lighting bugs one hot summer evening... all smiles. Love you! Keeping you in my prayers as always! Laura :) Laura (Cuz) B'field, IN - Wednesday, August 16, 2006 6:20 PM CDT Hi Christie,Carlton,Gabriel and Devan. Although we "chat" regularly i still pop in to look at your beautiful family photo...it just really touches me! Thank you for all your support with regards to Ashton...I dont think you could possibly imagine how much your mails help ease myself and Ashtons family through his difficult battle. I thank God for making our paths cross. You have become a very special friend to me that i will always cherish! All our love from Sunny South Africa. Joni <joni.vonwielligh@trident.co.za> Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa - Thursday, August 10, 2006 7:37 AM CDT Hi Christie, I'm praying today that thoughts of Bradley would bring great smiles to each of your faces -- even Devan's....and that God would bring to his mind a very special Bradley memory! Love the family pic on the front page! Here's wishing the Smith family a very happy 4th!! Love, Trish and Braeden caringbridge.org/visit/braedenknight Trish Knight <trishknight@stennisfoundation.org> Amarillo, TX USA - Tuesday, July 4, 2006 12:26 AM CDT Hi Christie, Just read some of your updates, hope everything is going well for you all. Take care and take one day a time!!! Love Julie(cpa) Julie C <julescpalab@hotmail.com> Louisville, ky - Thursday, June 15, 2006 11:57 AM CDT Hi Christie, I'm so glad you posted again. I've stopped by regularly, to see if you had updated. I bet Devan will love t-ball, and I'm sure he and Gabriel will enjoy swimming. I think of you often, and hope things are going well for you. Love, Trish and Braeden caringbridge.org/visit/braedenknight Trish Knight <trishknight@stennisfoundation.org> Amarillo, TX USA - Wednesday, February 22, 2006 6:10 PM CST Christie, I have thought of you often and am sorry I haven't kept up on writing. I hope you know I do think of you. t ball is so much fun to watch. I am always here for you, if you need to talk. Deb www.caringbridge.com/mn/ajtoivola <dltoivola@yahoo.com> gilbert, mn - Sunday, February 19, 2006 11:07 PM CST Thank you for sharing your thoughts and pictures. You have beautiful children. God bless you and your family as you struggle with ALD. Mitzi Schireman Sun City, AZ - Saturday, February 11, 2006 7:30 PM CST Christie, Found your site, and just wanted to check in with you. Hope all of you are having a good start to the New Year. My best to all of you. Let me know if we can help with anything. Paul O. Paul Orchard, MD <orcha001@umn.edu> Minneapolis, MN - Monday, January 30, 2006 5:26 PM CST Hi Christie, I think of you all the time, and I check in on you guys every day, to see how you're doing. I hope you all are doing well. Love, Trish Trish Knight <trishknight@stennisfoundation.org> Amarillo, TX USA - Friday, July 8, 2005 12:43 AM CDT Christie, I hope you've had a good day today with Gabriel and Devan....I've sure been thinking of you today, and praying for God's very special grace. Love, Trish Trish Knight <trishknight@stennisfoundation.org> Amarillo, TX USA - Sunday, May 8, 2005 11:22 PM CDT Thinking of you and continuing to pray for you all. I love your new homepage picture. Thanks for sharing the smiles from brighter days. Fondly, Tracy Tracy Reamy www.caringbridge.org/nd/tuckersjourney <reamys@gra.midco.net> Grand Forks, ND - Saturday, April 30, 2005 10:03 PM CDT Hi Christie, Thanks for the update on Gabriel. We have the "One Step Closer" Walk for Leukodystrophy this Saturday in Allen, TX (Dallas area), and right now we have 258 people signed up to walk! Isn't that something? As we walk, we will think of you and your sweet family, and we will honor Bradley. Love, Trish Trish Knight <trishknight@stennisfoundation.org> Amarillo, TX USA - Wednesday, April 6, 2005 6:11 PM CDT Just wanted to say "hi". Just read the latest entry about Gabe's Ck up. Will be praying for Gabe's eyes and good health. You all are always in our hearts and prayers. :) Oh and I will also pray for that family with the three boys. Laura (Cuz) <laura.willyard@navy.mil> - Tuesday, April 5, 2005 4:57 PM CDT Hello Smith Family! I found your site through the Joiner boys' site. I am also a Hunter's Hope Volunteer (Krabbe Leukodystrophy) and will continue to push for Newborn Screening for these leukodystrophies! Hunter's Hope has a symposium every year (this year it's in July) for families of leukodystrophy kids...one year Augusto Odone (Lorenzo's Oil..Lorenzo has ALD) presented...check out the web site...they have been of great help to many many families! “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 Christine ~ Hunter's Hope Lead Volunteer..www.huntershope.org <Luvbills@aol.com> LeRoy, NY USA - Friday, April 1, 2005 6:15 PM CST Praying for a good checkup for Gabriel in MN! Always, Trish Trish Knight <trishknight@stennisfoundation.org> Amarillo, TX USA - Wednesday, March 30, 2005 8:42 PM CST Thinking of you always and wishing you a blessed Easter. Fondly, Tracy Tracy Reamy www.caringbridge.ord/nd/tuckersjourney <reamys@gra.midco.net> Grand Forks, ND - Sunday, March 27, 2005 7:45 AM CST Christie, Praying for you today. Wishing you a hope-filled Easter. Love, Trish Trish Knight <trishknight@stennisfoundation.org> Amarillo, TX USA - Saturday, March 26, 2005 10:51 AM CST LOVE Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 11:43 PM CST You're on my mind today, Christie. Sending big ((((( hugs ))))) your way. Love, Trish Trish Knight <trishknight@stennisfoundation.org> Amarillo, TX USA - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 10:34 AM CST stumbled upon your link and wanted to come by sending you lots of love Craig, Lauren, and Helen CRAIGGY helen <trula1@comcast.net> - Saturday, March 12, 2005 12:44 AM CST Christie, I found your website through Tucker Wells' site. I'm so sorry about Bradley. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Always, Trish Trish Knight <trishknight@stennisfoundation.org> Amarillo, TX USA - Monday, February 28, 2005 7:51 PM CST Thinking of you on this day, knowing how difficult it is for you. I know you are right, Brad and Tucker are probably the best of friends by now. It brings such a smile when I think of their heavenly life, but it also brings so many tears. Your in my prayers, especially today. Fondly, Tracy Tracy Reamy www.caringbridge.org/nd/tuckersjourney <reamys@gra.midco.net> Grand Forks, ND - Sunday, February 27, 2005 12:17 AM CST Just wanted to let you know that as the calendar turned to February you are especially in my thoughts and prayers. What an intense month of emotions for you as you mark both of Bradleys birthday - his earthly and his heavenly. Your in my thoughts! Fondly, Tracy Tracy Reamy www.caringbridge.org/nd/tuckersjourney <reamys@gra.midco.net> Grand Forks, ND - Friday, February 4, 2005 7:36 AM CST barry and judy bennett judy bennett <barry.bennett@insightbb.com> - Wednesday, December 1, 2004 10:06 AM CST It's been a while since I have signed the guestbook, but I continue to check here frequently. I know that the onslaught of the holiday season will bring many challenges for you. Know that I am thinking of you and please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Take care. Fondly, Tracy Tracy Reamy www.caringbridge.org/nd/tuckersjourney <reamys@gra.midco.net> Grand Forks, ND - Thursday, November 18, 2004 10:00 AM CST What great pictures. Thanks for sharing them, and thanks for reaching out to us. This is such a difficult road, and one that few people share. I feel blessed that God brought you to us. Fondly, Tracy Tracy Reamy www.caringbridge.org/tuckersjourney <reamys@gra.midco.org> Grand Forks, ND - Saturday, September 11, 2004 7:23 AM CDT Dear Christie, Lily and I viewed the pictures and read your beautiful poem. We cried. We miss Bradley so much, too. He had such a great smile![even without a tooth or two] I pray God gives you the peace you need. Love, Cheryl Cheryl Robinson <Wwjdrob4@netscape.net> Scottsburg, In USA - Friday, September 10, 2004 10:53 PM CDT Hello Everyone, Hope you all are doing well. We think about you all often. Enjoy the summer & Take Care. We'd like to hear how everyone is doing, if you have time. Love Julie & Catherine Julie Covert <julescpalab@hotmail.com> Taylorsville , ky - Tuesday, June 8, 2004 1:08 PM CDT Christie & Carlton, just thinking of you. I think of you all and my friend who lost her little boy in September, you all have showed so many how to have strength and to take one day at a time!!! Thank you for sharing your boys with everyone! Take Care, Julie Covert julie covert <julescpalab@hotmail.com> taylorsville, ky - Tuesday, May 4, 2004 12:12 AM CDT Christie, Carlton thank you for your strength, and letting me share time with your 3 boy's this past year. I know every moment is precious! Love Mary Mary Smothers <marysmothers_1@juno.com> Henryville, IN usa - Sunday, April 4, 2004 3:53 PM CDT Christy&Carlton, Hello I don't know if you remember me but I am Roberta and Keith's neighbor that came to the party for the boys. I just thought I would let you know what a impact your boys made on me they were just little angels and I always ask how their doing and what's going on in their lives. So So sorry to hear about your precious Bradley but we all know who he's with and just where he is!! So LUCKY!! I really look up to you and Carlton's strength, your SPECIAL !!!!! Jennifer Krekel <jkrekel@msn.com> Corydon, IN USA - Wednesday, March 31, 2004 9:37 PM CST Good Morning, just thinking of you and your family. I continue to pray for you all. I hope things are going well for the boys. Take care, try to enjoy the nice weather thats coming our way. Julie Covert <julescpalab@hotmail.com> Taylorsville , ky - Tuesday, March 23, 2004 7:18 AM CST I just wanted to say hi and let you know your in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care love, Julie Julie Covert <julescpalab@hotmail.com> Taylorsville , ky - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 11:02 AM CST I know as each day passes Bradley will give you more and more strength to move forward. I continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. Julie Covert <julescpalab@hotmail.com> taylorsville, ky - Friday, March 5, 2004 10:17 AM CST May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time as only He can. We were created by Him for eternity. This life is just the pre-game show...Bradley is now enjoying the real thing! Our life here is so fleeting, you will be with him again someday and there will be no more suffering. Praise Him! You will be in my prayers. Ranee Kelly <kelly_ranee@crane.navy.mil> Bedford, IN - Thursday, March 4, 2004 4:12 PM CST Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. CPA Billing Dept., Melody, Marie, Sheila, Stephanie, Susan Jodie, Trish, Kristina, Cindy, Walt, Tracy, Renae, Tammy, Kelly, April, Felix & Nancy. Sheila Speers <sspeers@clinassoc.com> Louisville, ky usa - Monday, March 1, 2004 4:54 PM CST Your cousin Laura is our secretary. She has kept us up to date on your family's ordeal with your beautiful children. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. I, too, hope your son is laughing and playing and snowboarding with the angels! Dana IN - Monday, March 1, 2004 12:32 AM CST Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Julie, Kathy, Catherine & Donna CPA Cytology <julescpalab@hotmail.com> - Monday, March 1, 2004 9:09 AM CST All of our prayers are with you at this time. We are so sorry for your loss. Michele, Olga, Laine and Sandra - CPA Cytology Processing, Louisville, Ky. March 1, 2004 Michele Wines <candletrix@msn.com> Louisville, KY USA - Monday, March 1, 2004 8:15 AM CST We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dana J, Samantha, Beverly, Mabel, Dana S & Maggi <djohnson@clinpathassoc.com> Louisville, KY USA - Monday, March 1, 2004 7:42 AM CST CUTE PICTURES!!!! Hello, how are you? I hope everyone is doing well. Catherine, Kathy, Susan & I were just checking in. Love the pictures, and what cute "cowboys" you have.! Take care talk to you soon. Julie Julie Covert <julescpalab@hotmail.com> taylorsville , ky - Monday, January 12, 2004 2:48 PM CST HAPPY NEW YEAR I hope this year brings you good health and happiness. Love Julie julie covert <julescpalab@hotmail.com> taylorsville , ky - Monday, January 5, 2004 12:49 AM CST Hi Christie, hope you had a good Christmas, I've been praying for your boys. I hope this new year will bring you your miracle you've been praying for, lots of love. Julie Covert Julie Covert <julescpalab@hotmail.com> - Tuesday, December 30, 2003 10:19 AM CST Dear Christie, My heart aches for you. I too believe God has a plan, and I believe you are the perfect person to keep it. I promise to pray very hard on the 26th and 27th for your boys. No one can imagine how hard this disease is, I have seen it way to much. Collin is doing good, he had the chicken pox just a little while ago, and the flu a couple of times lately, but he is still involved in hockey, basketball and wrestling this winter. I am praying for a Christmas miracle this season, I am praying for a cure. May God Bless each and everyone on your family in this rough road. Love to you all Back here in Minnesota--Deidre & Collin <DeidreWilmes@hotmail.com> - Thursday, December 25, 2003 11:07 AM CST I just wanted to let you know i'm thinking and praying for you all. Take care and enjoy the holidays. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Love Julie Julie Covert <julescpalab@hotmail.com> taylorsville , ky - Monday, December 22, 2003 2:26 PM CST Dear Christie, I just learned about Bradley and Gabriel from Regina. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Elizabeth Simpson <simpson22@prodigy.net> Louisville, KY Jefferson - Tuesday, November 25, 2003 2:18 PM CST Christie, I just wanted to let you know that I'm lifting you, your family and especially Bradley and Gabriel up to the Lord in prayer daily. I know you don't know me, but a dear friend of mine told me about the enormous burden you're under. My heart goes out to you and your faithfulness is truly an inspiration. I pray that God gives you an extra special blessing this holiday season. In Christ, Gayle McMillin <lgmcmillin@ashland.com> Winchester, KY - Tuesday, November 25, 2003 11:26 AM CST Dear Christie, Debbie sent me an e-mail today regarding the situation with Bradley and Gabriel. I am so sorry for the trial you are going through. I was so broken this morning when I heard the news. Please know that I am praying for your family and especially the boys. Their names are on our prayer list at Grace Baptist Church and please be assured they will be lifted up in prayer daily. Your strength and hope is so inspiring and I know that it is because of the precious grace of our God. Please continue to trust Him and lean upon Him when you feel you can't go on. His strength is "perfect" when ours is gone. God bless and keep your family in His care. Love, Regina Lewis Regina Lewis <reginaps37-4@earthlink.net> Richmond, Ky United States - Friday, November 21, 2003 3:19 PM CST Christie - I heard about Bradley from Diana. I will be praying for him and your family. Debbie Roberts Lexington, KY Fayette - Thursday, November 20, 2003 8:04 PM CST Christie, I just wanted you to know I am praying for you and your precious family. Much love and prayers, Deloris Deloris Shell <dshel@lexclin.com> Lexington, KY USA - Thursday, November 20, 2003 11:59 AM CST Christie and Carlton, loved the picture of your family with the pumpkins! You all look wonderful. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know the holidays will be difficult, I wish we were closer to you all. All our love, Sally Sally, Greg, Meghan and Sarah Page <sepage@cableone.net> Gulfport, MS USA - Monday, November 17, 2003 8:21 PM CST Loved the pictures from the farm! Thanks for letting my family be a part of yours that very special day. Love, Cheryl Cheryl Robinson <Wwjdrob4@netscape.net> Scottsburg, In. USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 3:53 PM CST HELLO, HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVING A GOOD DAY!!! TAKE CARE. LOVE TO ALL JULIE julie covert - Monday, October 13, 2003 3:23 PM CDT Sally Page told me about your children, and my heart goes out to you and your family. May you have the strength to endure and be there for the others, and may you and your husband find comfort in each other. Your family will be in my prayers. Diane Marshall <dianemarshall@sbcglobal.net> Olathe, KS USA - Saturday, October 11, 2003 10:14 AM CDT Christy & Carlton, We so enjoyed visiting with you last night. It was great to see all the kids playing and jumping on the trampoline. Thank you for letting us come and sharing with us parts of this journey. You are all in our prayers. Nathan had a great time and Lindsey still wants to pet the dog!! Jenny & Tim BIlkey New Albany, IN - Tuesday, October 7, 2003 7:45 PM CDT Hello, just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you. You know it takes very special people to handle the things that your being delt with right now. God only gives you what you can handle. I've learned so much from Carol and her son Kyle. They were so strong. Carol said over the weekend, she takes one SECOND at a time. Do that, enjoy what you have right now even though days may seem crazy and overwhelming but also remember all the great memories you made with your boys. Take care and stay strong. Love to all Julie Julie Covert taylorsville, - Monday, October 6, 2003 11:20 AM CDT Dear Friend, God call me out of bed tonight to check on your web-site and some other things I needed to do on-line.I talk to you and see you so often, but until I read it, sometimes I don't see it as clearly. Forgive me. My heart breaks to know only alittle of what your going through. You are still the best Mom for Bradley and he still is saying "thank-you Mom"and loves you so much in the best way he knows how. Nothing can take that away. Standing back watching, I can be a witness to your love and see how important and precious children can and must be to our lives. You put a whole new meaning to "Love never fails". Love, Cheryl Cheryl Robinson <Wwjdrob4@netscape.net> Scottsburg, In. - Sunday, October 5, 2003 10:55 PM CDT I heard about your boys from my sister-in-law. My friends and I will be praying for your family.My God keep His loving arms around all of you. Mary Jane Schlake Spiceland , In - Wednesday, October 1, 2003 9:37 AM CDT Hello, I'm glad your back safe and home w/ everyone. I hope all is going well. You all are in my thoughts and prayers, take care and be strong. (The picture of the boys is really cute.) Julie C. julie covert <julescpalab@hotmail.com> louisville, ky - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 11:50 AM CDT Christi & family, just want to say hello and we're thinking of you. Hope everything is going well for you all. Take Care. Julie & Catherine (cpa) julie louisville , ky - Tuesday, September 16, 2003 12:02 AM CDT Hello, just wanted to say hi and we're thinking of you all. Glad you have the website so we can keep up with your news. Take care. julie, catherine, & kathy (cpa) julie covert - Tuesday, September 9, 2003 3:41 PM CDT To the Smiths, I think about you all and my prayers are with you! Collin is almost 2 years out--October 11th. He broke his arm this summer at wrestling camp, so he had a cast on. He is all healed and now he is in football, soccer and fall hockey. He so missed school too. I home schooled him -- but in the end I got a tutor for him. He starts 3rd grade this year. He missed all of first grade, but he just skipped over that. I am very sorry the other kind of treatment didnt work out--I so prayed it was the answer. Keep on plugging away its worth every minute. My prayers are with your whole family Deidre & Collin Deidre Wilmes <DeidreWilmes@hotmail.com> Mankato, MN usa - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 8:23 PM CDT Dear Christie, Cheryl gave me the web address. Thank you for the updates and the pictures of the boys. We pray for you all. Melodie Rutledge <mrbroady@yahoo.com> Underwood, IN USA - Monday, August 4, 2003 6:28 AM CDT We are praying for you all. Melodie Rutledge <mrbroady@yahoo.com> Underwood, IN USA - Monday, August 4, 2003 6:21 AM CDT Hello Mom, Dad and the Boys! Looks like all 3 boys inherited Mom's smile! The web page is a great idea and I'm sure your son's will enjoy receiving messages from all around the world. I'm a mom from Chicago, Illinois. My children, Michelle (8) and Jack (4) were preemies (Michelle was 1 lb 10 oz at birth) and I heard so many dire predictions when she was in the hospital (3 months in the NICU) that, when I look back, I wonder how I kept going. But you should see this miracle kid learning multiplication today! Never underestimate the strength of your children to beat this disease Mom! They look absolutely wonderful. Your choice to share your story is so helpful to parents who need to feel less alone in their struggle. The folks at the simple living site are praying for you. Hi from Chicago Boys! The All-Star baseball game will be played here on Tuesday..hope you can practice catching some grounders and pop-ups this summer. If you watch the game on t.v., look for us in the Bleachers (my favorite seats!) wearing silly Hawaiian shirts- I'll be waving to you!...love, Rita from Chicago Rita Chicago, illinois usa - Monday, July 14, 2003 2:14 AM CDT Dear Friends, I finally took the time to go back and catch up on reading your journal since our visit to Minnesota. Our visit with your family was wonderful, too. We tell everyone we have seen "the faith of a child!" Don't forget to let God love you through the love of others. Call me anytime, I'll be there. "The Anchor Holds," Love Cheryl Cheryl Robinson <Wwjdrob4@netscape.net> Scottsburg, In. USA - Monday, July 14, 2003 1:38 AM CDT I have been praying for you all and I wish you were closer so we could help you out. If you need anything for the boys or yourselves please let us know. I will keep in my prayers and my thoughts. We Love You All,your cousin Lisa Page Quave and family. Lisa Page Quave <ccclisa@cableone.net > Biloxi, Ms Harrison - Tuesday, July 8, 2003 12:53 AM CDT Hi All, Just read you last entry. Hope you and Bradley & Gabe will be home soon. Can't wait to see ALL of you soon. E-mail us when you get home. Love and Prayers. Berta Roberta Ponto <rlpontor1977@compuserve.com> Corydon, IN OSA - Monday, July 7, 2003 6:36 PM CDT Christie, Praying for you all to be able to come home soon :) Glad you all had a good visit with family. Called missed you but spoke with Carlton some. Will try to call again this week. Passed your letter around to those here at work who have been praying for you all. Keeping you all in our prayers. You all are always in my heart & mind. :) Love your Cuz Laura & Kyle Laura Willyard Bloomfield, IN - Monday, June 30, 2003 12:26 AM CDT Hi All, Your last two e-mails sounded pretty encouraging, We hope you will ALL be back home in Indiana soon. Went to Grandpa's 80th Birthday Party today. Wish you all could have been there. I think he acually had a good time. Hope to see you all soon. Love, Berta & Keith Roberta Ponto <rlponto1977@compuserve.com> Corydon, IN USA - Sunday, June 29, 2003 6:24 PM CDT Dear Christie & Carlton, I have been out of town two of the last three weeks with our church youth group. I didn't know the latest news on Gabriel & Bradley so I was really excited to get the e-mail from Lisa W. about this new website. The pictures are great! Please tell the boys I love them and we're still praying for you all. Dawn Combs Scottsburg, IN - Monday, June 23, 2003 2:27 PM CDT Hoping you find comfort in knowing that the Emmaus Community is lifting you in prayers...God bless you and your boys! Keep leaning on Him. In Christ's Love, Gina Shelton - Monday, June 23, 2003 9:44 AM CDT Hello!! I love your webpage!! It's wonderful to be able to know what is going on daily with the boys. Thank you for taking the time to share your days with those of us who cannot be with you right now. The pictures are incredible to see! I'm so glad the boys are able to enjoy time together! Thank you for the photos! God bless you! Lara Jeffersonville, IN USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 11:09 PM CDT All Gods Love and Joys go out to you and your family. Eva Stokes <Legatodolphin@aol.com> West Harrison, IN U>S>A - Thursday, June 19, 2003 12:34 AM CDT Dear Friends, I'm glad to hear that Gabe is doing better. You are always in our hearts & prayers. I know that this has been hard on all of you. We could never be able to say that we know how you feel, but we all grieve for the pain that all of you are going through. Jesus never told us that things would be easy, but He has promised that will be with us always, carrying us along when we're to weak to walk. He's carrying you now. Let Him be your strength, & feel His love surround you. We are so glad that God provided a place for you to be together. Everytime we go to McDonald's we donate to the Ronald McDonald house. We love and miss you all. His Love & Mine, Becky Becky McDonald <RaptureMeNow70@aol.com> Underwood, In. Clark - Thursday, June 19, 2003 12:10 AM CDT Christie, Hi :) just finished fwding this site to a lady at mom's church that wants to keep updated to better keep you all in her prayers and thought that I would leave a note. Neat pictures! Is Brad hair darker? or is it just the picture? He looks like Carlton :) and I think Gabe has your smile Devan too! Just wanted to write a bit here. Will email you too! God Bless and take care Love your Cuz Laura Laura Willyard Bloomfield, IN - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 4:27 PM CDT Hi All, Glad to head Gabe is back at the Ronald McDonald House. This web site is neat, I get teared up when I read some of the entries. Hope everyone is hanging in there. Prayers to all of you. The pictures are so neat. Keep sending them. We love you all. Keith & Berta Roberta Ponto <rlponto1977@compuserve.com> corydon, IN USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 3:47 PM CDT We love you guys! Brittany is biting at the bit to come up there next week to see everyone. I'm so excited that Gabriel got to return to the RMH yesterday...Give everyone our love. Shenan Campbell <scampbell@salemschools.com> Salem, IN USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 1:57 PM CDT I AM AUNT JUDY'S NEIGBOR & I WORK FOR SEARS COLLECTIONS UNIT. THE PEOPLE THAT WORK THERE ARE ALL PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY, & I HAVE DECIDED THAT THEY ARE SOME OF THE MOST WONDERFUL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. THEY ARE OF ALL AGES,FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE & ALL HAVE STORIES OF THERE OWN,BUT THERE IS NEVER A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT SOMEONE DOESNT ASK ME ABOUT THE BOYS. AS ONE LADY SAID TO ME ONE DAY "THE BOYS DONT HAVE TO BE RELATED TO ANYONE THAT WORKS AT SEARS,THEY ARE 3 LITTLE BOYS THAT NEED OUR HELP" SO TODAY WE ARE HAVING A BAKE SALE FOR YOUR CHILDREN. THERE ARE 3 FLOORS THAT HAVE DIFFERENT UNITS. SO MOST OF THESE PEOPLE I NEVER SEE & DON'T KNOW THERE NAMES, BUT THEY HAVE TAKEN YOUR FAMILY ON AS IF THEY KNOW YOU PERSONNAL. PLEASE KNOW YOUR FAMILY IS LOVED. REMEMBER THAT THESE PEOPLE ARE HERE FOR YOU. IF YOU ALL NEED ANYTHNG LETS US KNOW & KNOW THAT SOMEONE AT SEARS ROEBUCK & CO AT 12201 BLUEGRASS PKWY IN LOUISVILLE KY WILL FIND SOME WAY TO HELP! PS ANUT JUDY IS ONE OF THE BEST PEOPLE I KNOW, SHE IS MY NEIGHBOR & ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS jeannie jones louisville, ky - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 8:41 AM CDT Bradely& Gabriel I'm praying Erica Miller <ejesuslike@Yahoo.com> New Albany, IN USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 4:22 AM CDT You all are all in our prayers. Andy has been keeping me updated via email about how the Boys are doing. We'll keep praying for you all. God has choosen you. You all must be very special people. Stay strong and God bless you! Lynn & Family <lmyottmom@cs.com> Long Beach, MS USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 8:39 AM CDT Hi All, Went to visit Grandma & Grandpa today. Granny Said she got to see Bradley & Devan. She said she really enjoyed seeing them. She also said she had a nice talk with Diane. I'm really glad you have her to help you out. Hope gabe is doing better. Keep the faith and many prayers to you all. Love, Berta Roberta Ponto <rlponto1977@compuserve.com> Corydon, IN USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 5:23 PM CDT There is not an inch in the whole area of human existence of which Christ, the sovereign of all, does not cry, 'It is Mine.' This was encourageing to me so I thought I would pass it along. May God Bless your children we are praying for you all. ann Ann Solomon <oneofthesheep70791@yahoo.ca> Zachary, LA USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 10:27 AM CDT Christie, Carlton, and Boys, Just want you to know that you are all in our prayers. Judy has been keeping us updated via email about how the Boys are doing. We'll keep praying. God bless you! Bob, Beth, and Rob <bbschaf@earthlink.net> Colorado Springs, CO USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 2:11 PM CDT Dear Friends, As I read over the last couple of days of your journal, I realize you all have been through so much just this week. I pray that just knowing that people care so much for your family helps you through some of the bad times. The journal is such a good thing. I have to admit, I have wanted to ask more questions but didn't know how. This way it comes freely from your own words and in your own time. I don't have any answers, but I can be your friend. I am here when ever you need me. Just 5 more days and I'll be there to give you an embracing hug! I'll call on Monday night before we get to Minnesota. Because He Lives, You Can Face Tomorrow! Love, Cheryl Robinson .. Cheryl Robinson <Wwjdrob4@netscape.net> Scottsburg, In - Thursday, June 12, 2003 9:45 PM CDT Christie, Thanks for the web page. My thoughts and prayers are for your family--I am here for you. I hope there is a lot of progress this week. This is a horrible disease and I hope someday there is a better treatment. Thanks for the updates. Keep on trucking-remember one day at a time. Its really hard to believe Collin is 20 months out exactly today. Hope we get some sunshine today. Lots of Love, Deidre Deidre Wilmes <DeidreWilmes@hotmail.com> Mankato, MN USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 9:09 AM CDT Dear Christie, It's me dear friend! This was such a nice thing for you to do and share with people that care.I am looking forward to seeing you June 19! I will continue to pray for your wonderful boys, Carlton and you. I 'll pray that God surrounds you all with His angels and ever present love. I love you all, Cheryl Cheryl Robinson <Wwjdrob4@netscape.net> Scottsburg, In - Monday, June 9, 2003 8:31 PM CDT From our family to yours - MANY HUGS, KISSES, & PRAYERS! Cousin - Barbara Curry <bjcurrybrat@juno.com> Benton, LA USA - Monday, June 9, 2003 10:15 AM CDT Love you all :) Glad the boys got to go home for a visit. Keeping you all as always in our prayers. Give the boys hugs for me! :) Laura Willyard - Monday, June 9, 2003 9:16 AM CDT Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt Charlene J. Tullett Cotton Valley, LA USA - Monday, June 9, 2003 8:49 AM CDT We love you all so much and miss you greatly. You are in our prayers and we know you are in good hands (Our Lord's). The Bader Family - Monday, June 9, 2003 6:47 AM CDT Hi All, The Website is really neat. Glad to hear Bradley & Devan were able to come home for a while. Hope things work out well for Gabe. Prayers to all. Love, Berta Roberta Ponto <rlponto1977@compuserve.com> Corydon, IN USA - Sunday, June 8, 2003 1:01 PM CDT Hi. Glad to hear Bradley and Devan were able to come home for a little while. Hope Gabe is doing better. We still are praying for all of you. This web site is so neat, will check it often. Can't wait till you ALL are home. Love, Berta Roberta Ponto Corydon, IN USA - Sunday, June 8, 2003 12:56 AM CDT hi from aunt judy & family like the new website judith bennett <bbjb@peoplepc.com> louisville, ky usa - Sunday, June 8, 2003 11:14 AM CDT I hope Gabriel's CT scan on Monday shows a shrinkage of the lesion on his lung! Love ya, Jo Joanna Salsbury <chichiflowers@earthlink.net> - Saturday, June 7, 2003 11:43 PM CDT |
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