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Dear Holly, Vin, Michael & Stephen, I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious Joseph. He won his battle and is now pain free and running on streets of gold. Resting in Jesus' arms. He will watch over you until you meet him in Heaven one day. You are in my prayers.
Fly high Joseph!
Love and prayers,

Bridge Of Dreams

Hi Joseph!
Will be praying that the fevers will go away and that the pain will start easing off too!


~Joanne’s Corner~


~Bridge of Dreams ~

Hugs, Annie
Annie <penguini1982@yahoo.com>
Rochester, MA - Sunday, February 13, 2005 9:48 PM CST

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Hi Joey!
Glad that you're home from the hospital... hope the meds will start kicking in so you'll be all better really soon!


~Joanne’s Corner~

Joanne <joanne_173@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, February 12, 2005 9:12 AM CST

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Hey Buddy! It's Anthony and Kelly. We heard you got back from the hospital. We hope you are feeling better now. Hopefully, we can come see you once you are feeling better. See you soon!



Anthony Lopez and Kelly Chase <anthonyclopez@comcast.net>
Boxboro, MA USA - Thursday, February 10, 2005 2:47 PM CST

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hey joey

after reading your new update you seem to be much better!
work hard to make that cough go away!!!!

love ya,
have a happy valentines day!


-sophia rae nardone




Sophia Rae Nardone <xjenx@comcast.net>
Swampscott, MA U. S. A. - Thursday, February 10, 2005 1:58 PM CST

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Hey Guys, I'm glad you are home and those stem cells are kicking in!! Hopefully we will see you in clinic real soon. Love, Amy Sawyer
Amy Sawyer <amy.sawyer@comcast.net>
Lynn, MA USA - Tuesday, February 8, 2005 1:48 PM CST

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Dear Holly, I am so glad you are all home, and those stem cells are working to get Joseph strong! The picture is great. God Bless, prayers are with you.
The Lewis Family <micathe@adelphia.net>
- Tuesday, February 8, 2005 7:59 AM CST

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Hello my Joseph!! I can't believe all you have been through in the 2 months since I have seen you.....Whoo!!! Let me know when I can come see you since my friend Brianna isn't there to keep me on the inside! Make sure you give mom,dad,Steeeeeeven and Miiiiiiiichael hugs!!! How about them Patriots!!!!!!
Love Carolebennett
Carole Bennett <Tigger2361@hotmail.com>
Abington, MA USA - Monday, February 7, 2005 10:00 AM CST

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I'm glad your home, I don't like wearing all those things you have to put on when visiting in the hospital.

How about dinner at Chili's (takout) on Tuesday night (2/8)?
Uncle Bob <bobm0107@yahoo.com>
Dallas, TX US - Sunday, February 6, 2005 12:24 AM CST

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Yet another beautiful picture! What a trooper!

Love, the Thomas team Mom
www.ChristiThomas.com

the Christi Crew <Email@ChristiThomas.com>
Tiffin, OH USA - Sunday, February 6, 2005 3:53 AM CST

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Joseph: you are so strong! Back home already. You are definately some tough stuff!! I miss you little man. You keep getting better and stronger and if possible, cuter. Give your mom&dad a hug for me and a big kiss for you. I know how much you like those kisses!(ha ha) I'll keep checking in. Hugs and kisses. -Peg
Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
East Sandwich, ma - Friday, February 4, 2005 1:16 AM CST

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go stem cells! awesome picture and awesome news!!!you guys have a great weekend.
Shaun O'Hearn <bolgerohearn@aol.com>
Swansea, , MA U.S.A. - Thursday, February 3, 2005 9:43 PM CST

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hey little buddy, It was good to see you today! I am glad you got outta here and got to enjoy the snow! Come and visit next week when you are in clinic!!
love, Jamie
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, February 3, 2005 9:36 PM CST

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Hi! I'm really glad to hear that he got to go home tonight. I was close friends with Hope Stout. I have gotten so involved with listening to see how other kids are doing and lets just say that this was the first good news one today. I have faith that he will do better and better until the cancer is gone. I will keep him in my prays and i will check this site to see how he is doing.

Katie Geis <Clarinetbandfantic@hotmail.com>
NC - Thursday, February 3, 2005 8:30 PM CST

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Hi Joseph hope you are soon feeling better and able to go home.Uncle Bobby may have to come to Boston next week, if so he will try to come see you. Grant has been sick with the flu and just today returned to school. I love you... Auntie Debra
Debra Messina <therun1@yahoo.com>
Frisco, Tx, U.S.A. - Thursday, February 3, 2005 7:22 AM CST

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Hey Joseph: I wish I could come see you but I have a cold. I'm sorry you haven't been feeling to well, but glad your getting better. I miss you little man. That's one big snowball you have in that picture. Who were you aiming that at? Feel better soon and be nice to mom. Give your mom a hug for me. I'll keep checking on you. Hugs and kisses - Peg
PeggyTarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
East Sandwich, ma - Wednesday, February 2, 2005 8:36 PM CST

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Hey mad man thanks for talking on the phone today it made my day, and i talked to jamie after and told her to get to work- it's about time. I'm sad you have to have a sleepover and i can't take care of you, but my girls there will take good care of you. Ok i'm off to bed I have to wake up early and meet some new kids to take care of, talk to you later, make sure you build a fort and hide from the nurses, especially that sue carota, only come out when she stops talking to herself and her arms stop moving.
Eileen McDonagh...gotta say the whole name <irish17q@yahoo.com>
Costa mesa....weird, ca usa - Monday, January 31, 2005 11:47 PM CST

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HEY U-DA-MAN!!!!
YO - DAH - LAY - HEE - HOOOOOOO
Tom <tcpo208@comcast.net>
Dracut, MA USA - Monday, January 31, 2005 7:37 AM CST

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Hello Mr. Joseph! I am off for one day and you disappear. I am glad the stem cells are helping!!! Did you enjoy all the snow? Keep eating those cupcakes. Love you handsome. Love, Sandi Cheeks
Sandi <sjfrn98@yahoo.com>
Plymouth, ma - Saturday, January 29, 2005 8:57 PM CST

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Dear Joey, I am glad you got home before the blizzard and got to spend it with your family. We got so much snow, our dog sunk so deep we could not see him!! It was so funny. My mommy and me pray every night for you to get better.
Love, Maddy
Cathy and Maddy Lewis <micathe@adelphia.net>
- Friday, January 28, 2005 8:01 AM CST

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Joey, I pray for you and your family daily. You are one great little boy and I love your pictures. I am in a group called Hopekeepers and the members are also praying for your recovery. Keep up the good work and you'll be out in the snow next year with your big brothers. God bless you and your whole family. Joann Baker
Joann Baker <JIBBLJ@ACCESS4LESS.NET.>
Bedford, Ma uSA - Thursday, January 27, 2005 7:25 PM CST

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Hi Joey glad you are feeling good enough to come home. I hope you feel good enough to go play in all that snow. We didn't get much snow here this year. I miss you. My mom finally updated my web page check it out!
http://www2.caringbridge.org/il/chrisschwier/
Chris Schwier <dlschwier@egyptian.net>
Chester, IL Randolph - Thursday, January 27, 2005 1:56 PM CST

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hi joey,
just checkin in ,miss you alot

love sophia nardone
Sophia Rae Nardone <xjenx@comcast.net>
Swampscott, MA U. S. A. - Thursday, January 27, 2005 1:32 PM CST

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Hi Joesph - another member from Immanuel just wanting you to know that we are thinking of you and praying for you. Glad to see you are doing better.
Paula Pelletier <ppelletierlaw@comcast.net>
Lowell, MA USA - Thursday, January 27, 2005 12:04 AM CST

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Joseph! Your home already!!!! How did you do that so quick? You are one tough cookie!Are you enjoying the snow? My boys are, we have a few forts in our back yard. I'm glad your home but sorry I missed coming to visit you. Tell mom,dad and your brothers I said hi and I miss you all. Keep getting better okay?!!! Hugs and Kisses - Peggy Tarantino
Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
East Sandwich , ma - Thursday, January 27, 2005 11:49 AM CST

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Hi Joseph and all of the other Messina's! SOOOOOO glad to hear that you are home from the hospital!! Maybe you went outside and built a snowman or had a snowball fight with your brothers?? That is what Ricky did with his little brother....(the snowball fight, not the snowman!) Ricky has been working during the snowstorm with his dad, plowing and shoveling and making a lot of money so he can put a really "loud" stereo in his car???? YIKES!! We check on you every day on your website and are so happy that it sounds like you are feeling a little better....keep up the good work at getting better and we hope that we can see you soon!! Give your Mom a great big hug and a kiss from the Brewer's ....you are a lucky little guy to have such a great MOM!!

Sending you a big hug too, Love Ricky and Jan
Jan Brewer <Janbrewer13@aol.com>
Randolph, MA USA - Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:51 PM CST

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Hi Joseph and all of the other Messina's! SOOOOOO glad to hear that you are home from the hospital!! Maybe you went outside and built a snowman or had a snowball fight with your brothers?? That is what Ricky did with his little brother....(the snowball fight, not the snowman!) Ricky has been working during the snowstorm with his dad, plowing and shoveling and making a lot of money so he can put a really "loud" stereo in his car???? YIKES!! We check on you every day on your website and are so happy that it sounds like you are feeling a little better....keep up the good work at getting better and we hope that we can see you soon!! Give your Mom a great big hug and a kiss from the Brewer's ....you are a lucky little guy to have such a great MOM!!

Sending you a big hug too, Love Ricky and Jan
Jan Brewer <Janbrewer13@aol.com>
Randolph, MA USA - Wednesday, January 26, 2005 5:51 PM CST

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Hi Holly and Joey and family, I'm so glad you got home in time for the blizzard. I guess we are in for a lot more too. I'm so happy that you have gotten good news on the scans. I hope you have some great options for whatever comes next. God Bless your family as the Battle continues. I think of you often. Hang in there. Love, Ellen

http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
Ellen Hanson <ehanson89@aol.com>
Cape Cod, Ma USA - Wednesday, January 26, 2005 2:29 AM CST

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Hi Joseph! We are so,so,so,so,so HAPPY to learn that you are home now. Glad you made it home for the blizzard. Everyone at school chipped open their fossil yesterday and all your school friends wanted you to have one to chip open too. They were very glad to hear that you already did yours and found some fossils. They will like the picture of you and Dad and nurse Jen working on the fossil. We all miss you. Love, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Coffey and all your school friends
Carolyn H. Clark <jjclark2@comcast.net>
Westford, MA - Tuesday, January 25, 2005 9:00 PM CST

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Hi, I came across your sight tonight!! I an glad you are home! we will come back again to check in on you!
http://www2.caringbridge.org/ma/ericdonovan/ <kathleen.rhodes.donovan@verizon.net>
scituate, ma 02066 - Tuesday, January 25, 2005 6:48 PM CST

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Hi Joseph,
I'm so excited that you and mommy are going to come and play at my house on Friday. Abby is very excited to have a kid close to her age come over. Of course she doesn't have alot of boy toys, but I'm sure she'd be glad to show you some of her big brother's stuff. Can't wait to see you!
Love, Mrs. Upham and kids
Susan Upham <upham.six@verizon.net>
Billerica, MA - Tuesday, January 25, 2005 4:21 PM CST

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\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\(from the Kitty@!7ub 88888888888888888888884)I am very glad you are home. I think of you often.
Diane <ddodsd@yahoo.com>
Carver, MA USA - Tuesday, January 25, 2005 3:04 PM CST

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hi joey,
miss you alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!


love sophia nardone
Sophia Rae Nardone <xjenx@comast.net>
Swampscott, MA U.S.A - Monday, January 24, 2005 10:04 AM CST

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HI JOSEPH!! Jen and I are glad that you are home..but we miss you here on 7med! come and visit when you are in clinic! NO CUPCAKE PARTIES without us :) see you soon
love, Jamie
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
Boston, - Monday, January 24, 2005 9:37 AM CST

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hey Joseph! That smore maker is pretty cool! Enjoy one or two (or three) for us. We love you and pray for you so often, and of course, your brothers too. Oh, and Mom and Dad! We have a picture of you on our fridge so you are constantly in our prayers. love, Dotty McMillan and boys
Dotty McMillan <dotloumcm@comcast.net>
- Sunday, January 23, 2005 8:25 PM CST

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hi joey
sorry i haven't talked to you in a while, i have been extremely busy!guess what?i got a palm pilote from my sisters god-parent and she did too!i really,really miss you

love,
Sophia Rae Nardone

Sophia Rae Nardone <xjenx@comcast.net>
Swampscott, MA U.S.A - Saturday, January 22, 2005 8:01 AM CST

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"Oh yeah! Oh yeah! Oh yeah! The line's working! Oh yeah!"...........> Jenn doing a REALLY BIG HAPPY DANCE! (after sister Kathy P. calls her at 10:45pm from work to say "It's working!!!!!!") and looking forward to cupcakes and coloring on Monday with Joseph :) I'll be thinking about you guys........ xoxo
Jenn Dagesse <Crazyg7016@aol.com>
Rockland, Ma USA - Friday, January 21, 2005 9:57 PM CST

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Hey Joseph! I'm so glad your feeling better! I wish I could be there to help you get better. It looks like your having a good time with Jen though! I hear you and your dad had some "Guy time" together. I'm sure you had fun. Those smores look good that you were cooking. You have gotten so big. You look so grown up! I'll keep checking in on you. I miss you SOOOOOOO much. You keep getting better and I'll come see you soon. Hugs and kisses - Peggy Tarantino
Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
East Sandwich , ma - Thursday, January 20, 2005 7:38 AM CST

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Hi Holly, Just wanted to check in and see how Joey was doing! I am glad he is feeling better and starting to eat. Hopefully those awesome stemcells will work quickly and you will be home before you know it! God Bless and our prayers are with you.
Cathy and Maddy Lewis <micathe@adelphia.net>
- Wednesday, January 19, 2005 3:32 PM CST

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Joey-I hope you had a good holiday and stay in that hepa room until your stem cells grow. Remember making me chinese food from play-dough? I haven't had a "lunch" like that in a long time. Missing you lots-you look great making s'mores. Vicky PDH
Vicky <vfrank0827@aol.com>
NYC, NY USA - Wednesday, January 19, 2005 7:21 AM CST

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Hi Holly, I'm glad to see that things seem to be going well. I'm glad his appetite is coming along and that he avoided the NG. You continue to be in my prayers. God Bless. Love, Ellen

http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
Ellen Hanson <ehanson89@aol.com>
Cape Cod, Ma USA - Wednesday, January 19, 2005 1:05 AM CST

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Hi Holly,
Just wanted to send good wishes to you, Joseph and the rest of the clan. I think of you often and pray for Joseph all the time. Stay positive and know you have a lot of people praying for Joseph!
Love, Lynne (Heidi's friend)
Lynne Barberian <lynne.barberian@fmr.com>
Medford, MA USA - Tuesday, January 18, 2005 8:02 PM CST

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Hi Joseph! Matthew has asked me to let you know that he is busily making a shaving cream and food coloring cake for you in the bathtub. He will freeze it and present it to you when you visit. It's sooooo cold outside, we'll just set it on the porch. Pull those covers up high tonight. Sweet dreams. Lots of love, Susanne, Tony, Matthew, Andrew.

Susanne Salvo <tony_salvo@yahoo.com>
Westford, MA - Monday, January 17, 2005 7:45 PM CST

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Hi: We found your site a while ago via Sophia and I have tried to keep updated on how you are doing. We were inpatient at the beginning of the month and I thought I saw Joey go by in a stroller, but we have never met before. Now reading your journal I know it was.

I hope mom was able to get some rest at home and your brother is feeling better.

We will continue to pray for Joey and your family.
Kerry, Hailey & Brenna <kerry.tobin@verizon.net>
Plymouth, MA - Monday, January 17, 2005 7:30 AM CST

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Hi Holly, I hope the stem cells do the trick. I'm praying for all of you! God Bless you and I am so glad that you are trying to rest and take care of yourself too! Lots and Lots of prayers for Joey and for strength for all of you!
Hugs! Ellen Hanson, Little Scott, Kathleen, Sean and Heather.

http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
Ellen Hanson <ehanson89@aol.com>
Cape Cod, Ma USA - Saturday, January 15, 2005 9:56 PM CST

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Hi Joseph,
I think of you often and hope you are feeling better! I just wanted to check in and see how you were doing. I told Angel Sophia's Mommy to bring back some Warm Sunshine from Florida when she and Olivia get back. Sunshine makes everyone feel better! You and your Family are in My Prayers!
Wendy
Wendy R Browne
Wollaston, Ma - Saturday, January 15, 2005 8:24 PM CST

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Hi Joseph,
I think of you often and hope you are feeling better! I just wanted to check in and see how you were doing. I told Angel Sophia's Mommy to bring back some Warm Sunshine from Florida when she and Olivia get back. Sunshine makes everyone feel better! You and your Family are in My Prayers!
Wendy
Wendy R Browne
Wollaston, Ma - Saturday, January 15, 2005 8:23 PM CST

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Hello to my best buddy Joseph. Hope you like the Sponge Bob felt coloring posters. can't wait to get together and play. Maybe you can show Jamie how we made a Jacuzzi with the pillows. Go Stem Cells!! Love Madison
Madison Swift <Maddogbst1@aol.com>
Methuen, MA - Saturday, January 15, 2005 11:04 AM CST

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Hi --Started out at Daniel Hammer's and ended up here
May the joy of the LORD be your strength day by day
God does have a plan for each of our lives
Prayers continue for a cure for neuroblastoma
with love
angie blakemore
walker lake, nv usa - Friday, January 14, 2005 1:28 PM CST

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Hi Holly, Joey and Family, I am sure as those stem cells get back inside of you, things will get much better!! It was so neat to hear that your teachers came to visit you and home depot, how cool!! Holly you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Cathy and Maddy Lewis
The Lewis Family <micathe@adelphia.net>
Amesbury, Ma - Thursday, January 13, 2005 9:30 PM CST

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Hey Joseph! We're sad to hear that you've been in the hospital so long. We'll pray for your counts to go up soon so that you can get home and hang out with your brothers. Love, The Metivier's
Tracy Metivier <tracymet1@comcast.net>
Billerica, ma USA - Thursday, January 13, 2005 12:21 AM CST

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Joseph,sorry to hear you have not been up to snuff. Hope you are feeling better soon. We had a great Christmas with all the boys home with their girlfriends except Anthony and Kelly. We sure missed them. Oh I forgot Kelly is your girlfriend. I have been sick since Christmas and am trying to get over pneumonia..We really miss all of you and hope to see you in the summer. Love Auntie Debra
Debra Messina <therun1@yahoo.com>
Frisco, Tx. USA - Thursday, January 13, 2005 6:59 AM CST

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Holly, Sorry to hear you are still in the hospital. I think about you guys everyday. I called your house today to see if we could send the bookmobile over. Maureen and I thought it would be a fun for you and Joe. I saw Vin & the boys at the library tonight and helped them pick out a book. You must be so tired. Love and prayers to all of you.
Ellen Apicco <apicco91e@comcast.net>
Westford, MA USA - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 8:43 PM CST

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Hi Holly, I heard you were still on 7 and just wanted to let you know we are thinking of all of you. I came up on Monday, but didn't catch you. We will be in on Thursday again, I hope you are not there, but if you are I will try to come say hi. Hang in there and if you need anything don't hesitate to ask.

Love Amy Sawyer
Amy Sawyer <amy.sawyer@comcast.net>
Lynn, MA USA - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 4:57 PM CST

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Hey guys! Glad to hear you had a good Christmas. Hope to see you in Texas soon, I think we have the perfect cure for your winter doldrums (it's 77 degrees and sunny today). Hang in there, we love you!
Joel and Skyler <joel.messina@aiminvestments.com>
Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, January 11, 2005 10:17 AM CST

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Dear Holly and Joseph, Just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I always hated waiting for counts to come back. Every chemo Amelia received was followed with F&N and a long hospital stay. It has to be hard when his counts are so unpredictable. Keep your sunny sides up. It sounds like you are doing what is right. If ideas just don't come to mind follow your gut. You'll be surprised how much better you feel when you can finally get some much needed sleep. Get home soon.
Allison Hantske <ahantske@netzero.net>
Annapolis, MD - Monday, January 10, 2005 7:49 PM CST

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What a Wonderful picture of a very Handsome Boy! It sure looks like fun playing that game. I have visited your Mom's journal several times as Diane has a link on Sophia Maries page. Please know that you and your family are in My Prayers and that I know you'll be home with them soon!
God Bless you....Wendy
Wendy R Browne
Wollaston, Ma - Monday, January 10, 2005 5:21 PM CST

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I am sad to hear you are still at Hotel 7med. I hope things are going in the right direction and Joseph-wat those munchkins!. Love you guys and i pray you are home before i return. Hugs and kisses-Sandi
Sandi <sjfrn98@yahoo.com>
Plymouth, MA - Monday, January 10, 2005 1:47 PM CST

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Hi Vin & Holly, every now and again I check in, and again I find my self speechless with watery eyes. God Bless.
Happy New Year and all my best.
Tony Vellante <tonyv236@comcast.net>
Marlboro, MA USA - Monday, January 10, 2005 7:09 AM CST

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Dear Joseph, We love looking at your pictures! We hope you get to go home real soon. Joseph we have an idea for you and your family. We have a condo on the ski mountain of Bretton Woods in New Hampshire. There are lots of fun things to do there. Shaunie's favorite is to go sledding on the tubes on the mountain slope! Maybe when you feel up to it you could go stay at our place. There is a big fireplace that is great for cooking marshamellos and making s'mores! Have your mom give me a call if this sounds like fun to you. My cell phone is 1-508-962-1161. Shaunie has surgery next thursday and maybe we'll see you then. Good night and God Bless!
Shaun O'Hearn <bolgerohearn@aol.com>
Swansea, MA U.S.A. - Sunday, January 9, 2005 10:13 PM CST

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Hi Joseph! We are sorry to hear that you have been in the hospital. We hope your doctors let you come home very soon. We think about you and wonder how you are doing, but most of all WE MISS YOU. We will call you soon to see how things are going for you and Mom. Love, Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Coffey
Carolyn H. Clark <jjclark2@comcast.net>
Westford, MA - Sunday, January 9, 2005 6:40 PM CST

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Hey Holly and Joseph - We were sad to hear that you have been spending some time on the 7th floor...we hope it won't be too long before you are home again....Holly, you are an inspiration....hang in there! Ricky and I would love to come in and visit Joseph...please let us know if you will be there much longer and if Joseph would be up for a visit...we think of you every day and keep you right close in our prayers....Ricky is due to be in clinic soon, so if we don't catch you on the 7th floor (which would be a good thing!) then maybe we will bump into you in the clinic....sending a big hug your way...

Love Jan and Ricky (and all the other Brewer's too!)
Jan Brewer <Janbrewer13@aol.com>
Randolph, MA USA - Sunday, January 9, 2005 4:16 PM CST

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Hi Holly and Joe! Sorry you are in the hospital again but know you are in good hands. It snowed all day today and we stayed in except to see Michael's basketball game. Julie Ann had a sleepover last night with 5 friends and kept us up late. Needless to say we are all tired. Hope you get some sleep so you can come home soon! Love, Ellen and all the Apiccos
Ellen Apicco <apicco91e@comcast.net>
Westford, MA USA - Saturday, January 8, 2005 9:22 PM CST

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HI Holly & Joseph - We are thinking of you at home! Take care & come hope to see you soon. Love, The Campbells
Pixie Campbell <pixiecampbell@comcast.net>
- Thursday, January 6, 2005 8:41 PM CST

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Hi Holly, I'm glad Joey continues to feel well. I am praying for you! God Bless, Love, Ellen Hanson~Seans mom

http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
Ellen Hanson <ehanson89@aol.com>
Cape Cod, Ma USA - Wednesday, January 5, 2005 1:55 AM CST

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Hi Vin, Joey and all,

I just found your website from my brother. I want you to know we are all thinking about you all the time and someday I would love you Joey to meet my Son Ryan who is your age. He wanted to say hi and hopes you get well soon.

All 3 of my boys try to always say a prayer for you each night and think you are such a brave boy for everything you've been through.


Jason Filler <fillerj@prpa.org>
Loveland, CO - Tuesday, January 4, 2005 1:08 PM CST

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Hey Joey, I'll see you in clinic.
Don't ever give up!!!
Larry Dalo (from clinic) <Larry_Dalo@msn.com>
????, ?? USA - Tuesday, January 4, 2005 12:05 AM CST

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Hey Joey,

Sorry about your friend Sophia!!
Happy Ney Year!!
Sophia, Rae Nardone <xjenx@comast.net>
S, MA U. S. A. - Monday, January 3, 2005 6:48 PM CST

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Hey Joey,

How are you doing? WELL, I hope you are doing okay!!!
Happy New Year!!!! I miss you alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love,
Sophia Rae Nardone


Sophia Rae Nardone <xjenx@comcast.net>
Swampscott, MA U. S. A. - Monday, January 3, 2005 6:44 PM CST

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Wow, another great picture Joseph, you always make us laugh!! Thinking and praying for you all. Happy New Year!

So very sad about Sophie, we will keep her and her family in our prayers.
Laurel Mooney
- Monday, January 3, 2005 6:10 PM CST

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Hi!
I got the link to your page from Sophia. Just wanted to say hi! Will be praying for you!


~Joanne’s Corner~

Care Mail!

Joanne <joanne_173@hotmail.com>
- Monday, January 3, 2005 9:39 AM CST

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Hello Joseph and family!! This is Anthony and Kelly. Just thought we'd say happy new year and we are glad to hear you had a good christmas. Stay strong and we love you!
Anthony Lopez and Kelly Chase <anthonyclopez@comcast.net>
Boxboro, MA USA - Saturday, January 1, 2005 10:31 AM CST

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Holly & Vinny,
We have been keeping up with little Joeys' progress through your site. We pray for him alot, and the kids love reading the journal and seeing new photos of him! We loved the Christmas card. It wasn't until I visited with Ellen Hanson of Marston Mills that I realized that Joey has the same cancer as Sean. We just visited Sophias' web site after her passing. This is all so very sad. Stephen and I think of you and Vinny so often! Thank you for keeping us all posted. May God Bless your family now and always! -Pam

Pam Pace <keepingpace.multiplemiracles@verizon.net>
Bridgewater, Ma USA - Thursday, December 30, 2004 12:02 AM CST

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Hello there Messina Family!

Merry Christmas! So glad you were able to be home together as a family on Christmas morning. At the same time I am very sad to hear of little Sophie's passing. It's so hard to understand. This is an awful disease. How it makes me long for heaven where there is no crying and no more pain! We continue to pray for sweet Joseph. May God strengthen you by His powerful Spirit in the days ahead. Much love and prayers,
The Upham Family <upham.six@verizon.net>
Billerica, MA USA - Wednesday, December 29, 2004 3:50 PM CST

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Merry Christmas Joseph!!! (and family)

So glad you were home in your own bed on Christmas morning... (where you belong)

We are sending lots of prayers and Love from Atlanta.
Dan Snyder <danieljsnyder@yahoo.com>
Atlanta, GA 30064 - Wednesday, December 29, 2004 2:00 PM CST

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Dear Holly and Family, It is great that Joey was home for Christmas. I am sure it was a wonderful day! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Take Care and God Bless
The Lewis Family <micathe@adelphia.net>
- Wednesday, December 29, 2004 7:28 AM CST

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Merry Christmas to a great family! We love you all. God bless. Dotty, Brian, Jeff and Sam McMillan
Dotty McMillan <dotloumcm@comcast.net>
- Sunday, December 26, 2004 9:14 PM CST

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Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
Kathy Haws
Thousand Oaks, CA - Saturday, December 25, 2004 11:08 PM CST

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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Love, The Youngs
Christine Young <travjosh@yahoo.com>
t, S.C. USA - Friday, December 24, 2004 10:51 PM CST

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Joey and Family
Wishing everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Sending a double dose of Lots of Love, Tons of (((HUGS))) and MANY PRAYERS!
I also want to introduce a new Caringbridge kid, William http://www3.caringbridge.org/tx/william/ His papa is a friend of mine. Please stop in and give him a welcome to the Caringbridge family, Thanks!
Bulldawg
Bulldawg <bulldawg1959@gt.rr.com>
Nederland, Tx - Friday, December 24, 2004 6:49 AM CST

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Hi Messina Family I am Eleanor Walkers sister We got to go to the pan mass with Scott and see the amazing work people do. We think of you often and keep you in our prayers so I hope the trickle effect works with all extra prayers. Stay strong. christine nicoloro
christine nicoloro <nicoloro@yahoo.com>
burlington, ma - Friday, December 24, 2004 6:05 AM CST

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Hi Messina Family. I haven't been in the site for awhile but it doesn't mean that I don't think of you guys often. The courage you all display is impecable. A day does not go by without praying for all of you. Be courageous and keep up the good work. Have a Blessed Christmas and hopefully a happy healthy New Year!!!

Linda Gillis and Family
Linda Gillis <linda_gillis@adelphia.net>
New Ipswich, NH USA - Tuesday, December 21, 2004 9:32 PM CST

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Hi Messina's. Glad to hear that you are home from Philly. Hope things will be quiet leading up to a wonderful Christmas for all of you. See you soon! Love, The Metivier's
Tracy Metivier <tracymet1@comcast.net>
Billerica, ma USA - Tuesday, December 21, 2004 10:15 AM CST

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Hello Messina Family - So glad to hear that you are back from Philly and will be home for Christmas....sounds like things went pretty well and that there are some new things in the works....we think of you all so often....wishing you a beautiful holiday and prayers for a healthy New Year...

Sending hugs from the Brewers - Richard, Jan and Ricky XOXO
Janice Brewer <Janbrewer13@aol.com>
Randolph, MA USA - Monday, December 20, 2004 1:19 PM CST

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Hello Messina Family - So glad to hear that you are back from Philly and will be home for christmas....sounds like things went pretty well and that there are some more things in the works....we think of you all often and stay updated through your posts.....wishing you all a beautiful holiday and prayers for a healthy New Year.
Sending hugs from the Brewers - Richard, Jan and Ricky
Janice Brewer <Janbrewer13@aol.com>
Randolph, MA USA - Monday, December 20, 2004 1:12 PM CST

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Hi Holly, Glad to hear its going well. Happy Holidays. God Bless you and your family. Love the new photo! He is so cute! Continued Best Wishes! Ellen Hanson, Little Scott and the kids.

http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
Ellen Hanson <ehanson89@aol.com>
Marstons Mills, Ma USA - Monday, December 20, 2004 0:52 AM CST

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It was good seeing you at the brunch, Holly. You continually amaze me with your strength which I know can only come from God. My prayers are with you all as you are in Philly and for a wonderful, blessed Christmas together.
Love, Pat
Pat Shaw <pattishaw@comcast.net>
Billerica, MA USA - Friday, December 17, 2004 2:48 PM CST

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Hello Holly,Vin,Joey,Stephen and Michael,
Just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you!
It's starting to get cold here in Westford and hopefully it will snow soon, so we can all have a white Christmas!
Have a safe trip down and back from Philly! We will
see in the New Year.
Love,
Kim, Scott, Kevin and Molly Henderson
Kim Henderson <Kim.Henderson2@comcast.net>
Westford, MA - Friday, December 17, 2004 8:51 AM CST

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Hello guys! Just read you were back in Philly. I hope things go well. The pics are great from the dog show! Miss you guys and i hope you have a great holiday season when you get back!. Love, Sandi
Sandi <sjfrn98@yahoo.com>
Plymouth, ma usa - Thursday, December 16, 2004 10:58 AM CST

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Just wanted to let you guys know I am thinking of you while you are in Philly! Hope you had a safe trip down there, and that things are going well. Can't wait to see you when you get back! I LOVE the new pictures! My little boyfriend Joseph you are just TOO CUTE!!!! See you soon! Love, Jamie
p.s do you like me better yet??? (Eileen's not here, I promise I won't tell!!!)
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
Boston, - Tuesday, December 14, 2004 6:57 PM CST

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Hi Joseph!
We are all missing you very much at school this week. Remember how we made the Dacta toys link together and drop from the loft all the way down to the floor? Well this week we are making paper chains is rainbow colors and we are trying to make them reach all across the classroom. Everyone sends their hello to you. WE MISS YOU. Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Coffey and all your school friends
Carolyn H. Clark <jjclark2@comcast.net>
Westford, MA - Monday, December 13, 2004 7:43 PM CST

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Hi Joey,
I miss you alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love,Sophia Nardone
Sophia Rae Nardone <xjenx@comcast.net>
Swampscott, MA U. S. A. - Monday, December 13, 2004 3:05 PM CST

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Hi!
I saw a link on your page from another and wanted to drop in and say hi to you!


~Joanne’s Corner~

Care Mail!

Joanne <joanne_173@hotmail.com>
- Monday, December 13, 2004 9:21 AM CST

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Hey gang, like you're new pictures Joey I guess if dad is not going to shave someone has to right, and happy anniversity guys. I'm sad you're leaving for Philly again i'm finally working days and thought maybe i'll see you but i'll see you guys when you get back. Good luck down there and hope you're back for christmas, love Eileen.
Eileen <irish17q@yahoo.com>
boston, ma - Sunday, December 12, 2004 6:13 PM CST

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Holly, We think about you guys often and pray for Joseph constantly. Keep trusting God for your strength and know that he has a special plan for Joseph, after all He created him.
Cynthia Rowland <lcrowland@verizon.net>
Westford, MA 01886 - Sunday, December 12, 2004 4:52 PM CST

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Hi Joey,
How are you feeling? In a couple of days I will celebrate my 10th birthday! Its on the 16th. I miss you alot!
Happy Holidays!!!!
Love Sophia Nardone
Sophia Rae Nardone <xjenx@comcast.net>
Swampscott, MA U. S. A. - Sunday, December 12, 2004 8:11 AM CST

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Hi Joey,
Just stopping by to say Hello and to let you know that we are praying for you . Christopher also says hello. Hope you and your family have a nice holiday. Take care.
lisa Christopher's Mom <www.listmeyou3@wmconnect.com www.caringbridge.org/ri/christopherjames>
Fall River , ma U.S. - Saturday, December 11, 2004 6:32 PM CST

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Hi Holly, Glad to hear Joey is feeling better, despite what the scans say. Glad he is going back for some more. Wishing you a really great, feeling good Christmas Season!! Love to you all, Ellen and the kids.

http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
Ellen Hanson <ehanson89@aol.com>
Marstons Mills, Ma USA - Saturday, December 11, 2004 10:22 AM CST

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Hi Holly, Vinny, Twin A and B and Joe I hope and pray that the Philly Treatment will work well and I also pray for you all the time that you remained blessed with strength and courage. I Love You all !! Holly if you end up at the floating come see me I am going for surgery on 12/17.
Debbie Pino Leeber <snotoride@comcast.net>
Waltham, MA - Friday, December 10, 2004 9:54 PM CST

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Jospeh, I'm glad you had fun at the U-Da-Dog Agility Fundraiser. It was great hanging out with you, Guy and Guy at work the other day. Tell your brother I am still trying to figure out what he did to my computer. Tell Dad to get me a cheesesteak in Philly. Good luck next week. Call me when you get back.
Tom <tcpo208@comcast.net>
Dracut, MA USA - Thursday, December 9, 2004 2:10 PM CST

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Hi, This is Dana the chairwoman with On Course For Kids. I wanted to tell you how much it means to me that your family had fun last friday night. I love the photos and I want you to know that your family and others from the hospital have enriched the lives of all the dog trainers that participated. We are amazed and moved by the way the children accept us and treat us and our dogs so kindly.
Dana Crevling <Crevling@aol.com>
MA USA - Tuesday, December 7, 2004 3:22 PM CST

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Hi, Vin, Holly and the boys,
Dick and I think about you often. I can't believe it has been so many years since we have seen you. You all have such courage! I hope Joe's treatment goes smoothly this month. Ginny and Dick
Ginny Holmes <sloeginginny69@aol.com>
Derry, NH usa - Tuesday, December 7, 2004 10:23 AM CST

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Dear Holly and family, It is wonderful that you had such a great thanksgiving together. If you believe that the MIBG made a difference in his cancer, keep that faith. I believe that if we truly have faith in what we ask God for, and if we believe it, he will give it to us. This next MIBG, will show those cancer cells!! Please know that you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you and your family much peace. God bless and faith always.
Cathy Lewis <micathe@adelphia.net>
- Monday, December 6, 2004 9:59 PM CST

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We are so happy to hear that the boys enjoyed their evening at On Course for Kids! It really touched me to know that they had such a great time and that they were still talking about it the next day. We are happy to share our dogs with you anytime at all! Please just let us know when Joey needs a lift and we will bring a nice well-trained dog by to say hello and give him hugs! Holly and Family, we thank you for sharing your story with us...
Michelle Borelli (for Gemini Dog Training and Dogs of Course) <michelleborelli@charter.net>
Littleton, MA USA - Monday, December 6, 2004 3:12 PM CST

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Hey Joseph, Holly, Vin, Michael, and Stephen, I am so happy to hear that you are all remaining optimistic and are enjoying things like the dog fundraiser. Keep up the positive attitude and have the very merriest Christmas ever. I just finished my Christmas cards so you'll be getting a pic of Cameron and Meghan. You are all in my prayers as usual. Gram is also in full prayer mode Holly!
Nicole LaBree <nlabree@aol.com>
Middleboro, MA USA - Sunday, December 5, 2004 2:19 PM CST

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JOSEPH!!! hey buddy, whats up? you'll never guess who was in my dream last night... YOU!!! haha we were on the beach boogie bording, having the time of our lives! i can't wait to see you and the boys! love you all
Stephanie Messina <smessina43@hotmail.com>
auburn, ma - Thursday, December 2, 2004 10:35 AM CST

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Hey Joseph - GOBBLE, GOBBLE!!! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and ate lots of turkey. Now we have to wait for Santa Clause! So what is Joseph asking Santa for this year? My Jeffrey wants a snowboard, Tony wants an electric guitar and nicky wants a drumset. I don't know I think I'll need a seperate house for all that noise!!!! I miss your sweet smile and giggle. Take care and I'll keep checking on you. Hugs and kisses - Peggy T.

Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
E Sandwich, ma - Wednesday, December 1, 2004 1:22 AM CST

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Joseph I would like some two ice cold water please. We really miss all of you and enjoyed our visit.Thanks so much for having us.You will be getting ready for Christmas soon I hope Santa is good to you.Do not give all of my kisses away. We love you. Auntie Debra
Debra Messina <therun1@yahoo.com>
Frisco, Tx. USA - Sunday, November 28, 2004 6:45 AM CST

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Hey guys! Hope you had a good Turkey Day! I was just showing Alyssa your guestbook and pictures. You look so handsome = )! Hope all is well and hope to see you soon!
Love and kisses, Andrea and Alyssa (bandaid nurse =) )
Andrea Gagliardi <andreag9801@yahoo.com>
Somerville, MA US - Thursday, November 25, 2004 6:53 PM CST

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Hope you enjoy lots of turkey and fun with friends and family. We continue to pray for you all. Love, The Metivier's
Tracy Metivier <tracymet1@comcast.net>
Billerica, MA USA - Thursday, November 25, 2004 8:24 AM CST

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Hi joey, I hope it is going well. Just checking on you. Have fun next week at Thanksgiving! Hi to Mom and Aute Kathryn. Love, Ellen Hanson

http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
Ellen Hanson <ehanson89@aol.com>
Marstons Mills, Ma USA - Saturday, November 20, 2004 6:25 AM CST

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Hi joey, how was halloween? I miss you alot!!!!!!!!!!!


Love your cousin,Sophia Rae
Nardone
Sophia Rae Nardone <xjenx@comcast.net>
Swampscott, Ma U. S. A. - Sunday, November 14, 2004 8:14 AM CST

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Hi Joseph we can't wait to see all of you next week. Grant is praying for snow so you guys can build a snowman.Hope you are feeling well. We love your pictures. love Auntie Debra
Debra Messina <therun1@yahoo.com>
Frisco, Tx. USA - Friday, November 12, 2004 7:15 AM CST

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hi joey!

i miss u so much! theres not much to say except that i hope your doing well and i hope you feal better soon so you can come and visit. Well hope i see you soon.
with live from,
Zoe N.
Zoe Nardone <xjenx@comcast.net>
Swampscott, MA USA - Tuesday, November 9, 2004 7:31 PM CST

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Hey Joey and family! Are you the real spiderman? You sure looked like it in your picture. I have been thinking about you guys and keeping you in my prayers. Joey, I hope you keep giving Cathy a hard time in clinic and are firing her for me since I am not there. Tell your brothers "hi".
Jeanne Hampton <jeanneboston@hotmail.com>
Framingham, MA - Tuesday, November 9, 2004 4:14 PM CST

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Dear Joey and Family, I am glad you had a good halloween!! I hope you got lots of candy!! Tell your mom we pray for you everynite!!
Love,
Maddy and Family
The Lewis Family <micathe@adelphia.net>
Amesbury, MA - Friday, November 5, 2004 11:17 AM CST

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HI JOSEPH, SPIDERMAN LOOKS ALOT LIKE YOU IN THOSE PICTURES. DID DADDY GET BLOATED EATING YOUR HALLOWEEN CANDY? HOW WAS THE FAO BEAR UNVEILING? I'LL TALK TO YOU LATER. UDAMAN
Tom <tcpo208@comcast.net>
Dracut, Ma USA - Thursday, November 4, 2004 5:01 PM CST

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Hi Joey,
Glad to hear you had a good Halloween, I was an Army guy and a Ninja for Halloween. I got lots of candy too!
Glad you made the morning parade at school. It was fun being in a parade.
Christian Blouin <lblouin@verizon.net>
Westford, MA USA - Wednesday, November 3, 2004 3:52 PM CST

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Hey buddy... I hope you had a good Halloween. I'm glad we got to hang out for a little while and see your Spidey costume. Tell everyone that Skyler and I say hi, and we can't wait to see you again!
Joel Messina <joel.messina@aiminvestments.com>
Houston, TX USA - Wednesday, November 3, 2004 1:21 PM CST

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Hey honey, it's vicky (MSKCC PDH)..how was halloweenie? I hope you had a good time and got good candy. WEre you spiderman or did you change your mind again? You should have been a cook!! Remember I love you..


Vicky

Vicky <vfrank0827@aol.com>
New York, NY 10021 - Wednesday, November 3, 2004 9:01 AM CST

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Hi Joey, I miss you so so so so so so much!!!!

Love your cousin,
Sophia Rae Nardone



Sophia Rae Nardone <xjenx@comcast.ne5>
Swampscott, Ma U. S. A. - Tuesday, November 2, 2004 1:50 PM CST

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Hey Messina's! I'm glad all is going well. Hey Joseph, how about those Red Sox?! Are you a fan yet? My middle son, Tony, went as Johnny Damon for Halloween! He got alot of candy!!! I'll continue to check in on you. I'll keep praying for all of you. Hugs and kisses - Peggy T.
Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
East Sandwich, MA - Tuesday, November 2, 2004 10:48 AM CST

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Thanks so much for the pics guys! Joseph looks so handsome and so grown up! I am so glad I got to see you in clinic on Thurs. Have a great halloween guys! See you soon
love, Jamie
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
Boston, - Sunday, October 31, 2004 12:02 AM CST

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Joey, you look awesome as spiderman!! I'm going to be a bird!
Hope you and your brothers get lots of candy.
Happy Halloween.

Kevin Henderson <Kim.Henderson2@comcast.net>
Westford, MA - Sunday, October 31, 2004 11:32 AM CST

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Hi Joey, I think your going to be so scary in your spiderman costume! I miss you so so much!!!

Love your cousin,
Sophia Rae Nardone

Sophia Rae Nardone <xjenx@comcast.net>
Swampscott, Ma U. S. A. - Sunday, October 31, 2004 9:58 AM CST

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Hey guys, I loved the pictures you sent, TY. Joey you're looking older and older every time I see you. Welcome back home, I can't wait to see you, I'm going away for two weeks but I'll come see you when I get back. Have a happy halloween, eat as much candy as you can. Talk to you later, Eileen.
Eileen <irish17q@yahoo.com.>
boston, ma usa - Sunday, October 31, 2004 8:40 AM CST

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Hi, I love the new pictures. Glad its going well so far. Continued prayers for Joey. Ellen~Seans Mom

http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
Ellen Hanson <ehanson89@aol.com>
Cape Cod, Ma USA - Saturday, October 30, 2004 11:51 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph!! Sorry to hear about all of the pain you've been having, but very glad to hear about your new treatments!! Good luck with them. You are always in our thoughts and prayers, Amanda misses seeing you in NY.
Vicki & Amanda <vicmiller7@ yahoo.com www.caringbridge.org/oh/amanda>
Reynoldsburg, Ohio - Thursday, October 28, 2004 10:54 AM CDT

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*Hi Joey!*
I havn't seen you in such a long time. I miss you. My mom and my sister, who are sleeping, and my dad, who is at work, all say hi. Blue is whining like crazy! He says hi, too. Blue is wearing his little Halloween bandana. He looks so cute. I cant wait for HALLOWEEN! I dont even know what im going to be yet. What are you going to be? I bet you'll be somthing REALY cool. Well any way, I hope your feeling better and I hope i see you soon!
Love,
Zoe Nardone
P.S. Dont mind my spelling. GET WELL SOON!!!
Zoe Nardone <xjenx@comcast.net>
Swampscott, MA USA - Saturday, October 23, 2004 2:23 PM CDT

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Hi Joey,
We Miss you so so so so much! we all love you!!!!!!

Love the Nardone's
Sophia,Zoe,Jen,Joe
Sophia,Zoe,Jen,Joe <xjenx@comcast.net>
Swampscott, Ma U.S.A. - Saturday, October 23, 2004 1:21 PM CDT

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Hi Joey,
I already emailed you yesterday but I just wanted to tell you some stuff.I really miss you and I can't wait to come and visit you so maybe our moms can plan a Get togather for both familys. I hope you feel better soon!!!!

Love, your cousin
Sophia Rae Nardone
Sophia Rae Nardone <xjenx@comcast.net >
Swampscott, Ma U.S.A. - Saturday, October 23, 2004 8:49 AM CDT

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Hey Joseph - So glad that you are home from Philadelphia. I bet you are looking forward to trick or treating and getting some good treats! Glad to hear you are feeling better, we missed you in clinic this week, Ricky was there on Monday! We will look for you again next time....have a good Halloween...and we hope to see you soon. Tell Mom and Dad hello from the Brewer's.

Love Ricky and Jan
Jan Brewer <janbrewer13@aol.com>
Randolph, MA US - Saturday, October 23, 2004 6:47 AM CDT

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Hi Joey,
how are you? What are you being for Halloween?
I'm being a witch!!!!
How are you feeling? I miss you alot!!!!!!!!

Love, your cousin
Sophia Rae Nardone

Sophia Rae Nardone <xjenx@comast.net>
Swampscott, Ma U.S.A - Friday, October 22, 2004 2:25 PM CDT

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Hi Messina's
I'm glad to hear things went Ok in Philly and that your back in beautiful Westford. We miss Thursday night volleyball games already. We will have to come up with another outside activity for the winter months like snowball catch. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Jamie, Vin, Ana & Nina (I mean purple) <JMRaso@Yahoo.com>
Westford, MA USA - Friday, October 22, 2004 12:02 AM CDT

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Hey Joseph! SOO glad you are home and jumping off the couch being Spider Man. Now you have to decide what to be on Halloween: Spider Man or a Police Man. I'd go with the Police, if I were you. THEY are definitely on your side...just like we are. You and your amazing family are in our prayers all the time. God bless you all. Dotty McMillan and boys
Dotty McMillan <dotloumcmc@comcast.net>
Westford, MA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 11:22 AM CDT

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Hi Joe! It looks like you are doing some great painting in the picture. Hope you are feeling well and glad you are home from PA. We Apicco's are always thinking of you and praying for your family.
Ellen Apicco <apicco91e@comcast.net>
Westford, MA U.S.A. - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 8:27 PM CDT

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Hello, Joey
I stopped by to say hello. My son Christopher goes to the floating hospital also. He is off treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma stage 3. I will be praying for Joey and his Family. Thank You. www.caringbridge.org/ri/christopherjames
Lisa Litchfield <www.listmeyou3@wmconnect.com>
Fall River, Ma US - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 1:29 PM CDT

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Joey-
Keep strong and know that all the good vibes I have are being sent special delivery from NYC. Get well and fast...I miss and love you.

Vicky-PDH/MSKCC
Vicky <vfrank0827@aol.com>
New York, NY USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 6:08 AM CDT

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Hello Joseph and Family,

We met you all at the Ronald McDonald House in N.Y. I just found your web-page on someone else's page. My Joshua relapsed on April 30,2004. We are interested in MIBG therapy for Joshua too.I would like to talk to you about it,when you have a chance. You all are in our prayers. God Bless. www.caringbridge.org/sc/joshua
Christine Young <travjosh@yahoo.com>
Troy, S.C. USA - Monday, October 18, 2004 11:23 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph!
Remember me? I'm your butter-buddy, Michael. I'm glad you got to come back home. I'm wondering when I'll see you again. Maybe we'll meet at clinic. You made me happy when we were in the hospital together and we had butter together. We had peanut butter and regular butter. I got it from the fridge. I hope you remember me. I'm a happier kid than I was sometimes when you saw me at the hospital. My brother Brian says "hi" to your brothers because he remembers them from VIBS. My mom says "hi" too. She thinks of your family alot. I like looking at your pictures on the computer.
Michael Foley
Maynard, MA USA - Monday, October 18, 2004 7:32 PM CDT

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Dear Joey and Family, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. You are such a strong family and God sees this strength. You pictures are great! You are so lucky to have such awesome brothers!!
Love, Maddy Lewis and Family
The Lewis Family <micathe@adelphia.net>
- Monday, October 18, 2004 8:19 AM CDT

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Hi Joseph,

I'm so glad you all are back home. Feel better soon buddy!! I hope to see you all next weekend and play with parachute man.

Lot of Love,
Auntie Heidi
Heidi Demers <hdemers@mit.edu>
Groveland, MA USA - Monday, October 18, 2004 7:28 AM CDT

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Hi all, so glad to hear that you are back home and that the treatment was uneventful. You are in our thoughts and prayers always! Love, The Metivier's
Tracy Metivier <tracymet1@comcast.net>
Billerica, MA United States - Monday, October 18, 2004 6:23 AM CDT

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Hi Messina, Glad your all home and that it went well. Please keep us updated on Joey. Glad the boys got to go with you too and work on their History. God Bless! Love, Ellen

http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
Ellen Hanson <ehanson89@aol.com>
Marstons Mills, Ma USA - Monday, October 18, 2004 5:07 AM CDT

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Hello Messina's,
Glad to hear the treatment was uneventful and you're safely
back home. Hopefully you can get out and enjoy some of this
beautiful fall weather we are having! Just wanted you
to know we are thinking about you. Keep Smiling!
Love Kim,Scott,Kevin and Molly Henderson
The Henderson's <Kim.Henderson2@comcast.net>
Westford, MA - Sunday, October 17, 2004 1:30 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph,
So glad to read that you are back home. We have been praying for you and are so thankful that you were able to to to Philly to get the help you need. Now we'll just keep praying that your body will get stronger with each passing day. You are a real trooper (and I don't mean police. . . .)!! God loves you!!!
The Upham's <upham.six@verizon.net>
Billerica, MA USA - Sunday, October 17, 2004 12:53 AM CDT

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I am glad it is done and over with for now. I think we waiste more energy on the waiting and worrying. Thinking of you always. Love Diane Olivia and Sophia PS love the belly tatoo in the calendar
www.caringbridge.org/ma/sophiamarie <ddodsd@yahoo.com>
quincy, ma usa - Saturday, October 16, 2004 4:33 PM CDT

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Hello Messinas from Sally in WI! I check the site often and decided to send a quick note. My heart is with all of you. Joseph looks like an amazing policeman in his uniform!! Another format to fight this disease. I want to give you the name and number of my best friend who lives in Philadelphia. call her for anything - where to go, what to do - to take you out for a cup of coffee. She will be happy to do anything as i have often told her about mr. "don't you smile at me". joyce koecher also asks me all the time how he is doing. okay - my friend is pam laws and best way to call her is 215.783.7117. please call her if you need her. i think of you so often. i miss the floating so much and everyone there i cared about. take care. love, sally
sally bowers <s-bowers@sbcgolbal.net>
evansville, wi usa - Saturday, October 16, 2004 2:39 PM CDT

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Hello Messinas from Sally in WI! I check the site often and decided to send a quick note. My heart is with all of you. Joseph looks like an amazing policeman in his uniform!! Another format to fight this disease. I want to give you the name and number of my best friend who lives in Philadelphia. call her for anything - where to go, what to do - to take you out for a cup of coffee. She will be happy to do anything as i have often told her about mr. "don't you smile at me". joyce koecher also asks me all the time how he is doing. okay - my friend is pam laws and best way to call her is 215.783.7117. please call her if you need her. i think of you so often. i miss the floating so much and everyone there i cared about. take care. love, sally
sally bowers <s-bowers@sbcgolbal.net>
evansville, wi usa - Saturday, October 16, 2004 2:37 PM CDT

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Holly, you are not kidding, not only does Joseph have an amazing magnatism about him, but your whole family does! Here is official notice that Camp Mooney has moved indoors for the winter so anytime you want some fun and distraction come on by. You are all always in our thoughts and prayer, I was glad to hear through Pixie you were all doing pretty well down there this week and would hopefully be home soon. Miss you all!!! Tell Joseph Hut Hut says hi....Love ya
The Mooney Family
Westford, MA USA - Saturday, October 16, 2004 9:45 AM CDT

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Hey Messina's! I'm praying for all of you. Joseph looks so adorable in that police uniform! Although he looks cute in just about anything!!! I just can't imagine what you are going through. Know that there are many prayers out there for you. Joseph is tough and he loves you all so much. Holly, you never cease to amaze me with your unlimited ideas for fun. You really are so creative. You have made some of the most scary things into a game!!! You truly have a gift. Michael and Stephen, what great guys you are. It's great that you stick by your little brother the way you do. We have the skyline of Boston, now lets see a drawing of the skyline of Philidelphia. (By the way I never did get my copy of the picture!!) Vin, hang in there, you've got one tough little boy who totally gets how much you love him and it gives him so much strength. I tell everyone I work with about Joseph. I'm so proud to have had the opportunity to care for him. You just can't help but fall in love with him. I'll keep checking on his progress. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love - Peg
Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
E Sandwich, MA - Friday, October 15, 2004 4:26 AM CDT

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Joseph I'm thinking about you always. Nice uniform, no one better mess with you. I miss you all. see you soon

Jaime
Jaime Messina <jmess52024@aol.com>
Medford , MA USA - Thursday, October 14, 2004 7:11 PM CDT

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Just want you to know your in our thoughts and prayers.
Terese Patterson
Framingham , MA - Thursday, October 14, 2004 3:14 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph, We have been praying each night for you especially this week. Marc wants to know if you are going to be a policeman for Halloween. He's going to be the Blue Power Ranger. Oh, Marc wants to type: BYE, MARC METIVIER. So I guess we're done! Hope to see you soon. Love, Jon, Tracy, Marc & Nicole
Tracy Metivier <tracymet1@comcast.net>
Billerica, MA USA - Thursday, October 14, 2004 2:52 PM CDT

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Hi Guys, just checking in to see how its going at CHOP. I hope you get Great results in a hurry. Thinking of you and praying for you. Blessings, Ellen and the kids.

http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
Ellen Hanson <ehanson89@aol.com>
Marstons Mills, Ma USA - Thursday, October 14, 2004 0:31 AM CDT

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Get well Joseph...my prayers are with you everyday!!
liz novis <etn31@aol.com>
watertown, ma us - Wednesday, October 13, 2004 2:12 PM CDT

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Hello Messina Family,

Nancy and I just wanted say, "Hi!" and let you know we think about all of you guys everyday and wish Joseph well with the treatment.

Stephen & Michael -- Have you huys rented "Rocky" yet? It's one of my favorite movies and it's set in Philidelphia. See you soon!
Fred & Nancy Brooks <fjbrooks@comcast.net>
Sudbury, MA USA - Wednesday, October 13, 2004 1:11 PM CDT

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Hello Messina's were thinking of you. Madison loves Joseph's picture, she thought he looked so cute. She said to tell him, "go get those bad cells." Love the Swift's
Swift Family <maddogbst1 @ aol.com>
Methuen, MA - Wednesday, October 13, 2004 11:45 AM CDT

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Hey all!! I got the page to work on my computer!!! I am sad but the apples will have to wait. Can you make tornadoes out of lead curtains????? Steven and Michael and Vin, have to do the cheese steak loaded with extra cheese wiz....and go to Gino's!!! Love you guys. Prayers are yours.
Love CaroleB
Carole Bennett <Tigger2361@hotmail.com>
Abington, MA usa - Wednesday, October 13, 2004 8:13 AM CDT

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Joseph,

I LOVE your photo! You get those "bad guys"! I hope your MIBG goes quickly, when Griffin did it, time really did go by fast. I hope you enjoy your "shoot the can" game. It sounds like fun. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Monique and Griffin
www.caringbridge.org/tx/griffinyarbrough <griffiny22@comcast.net>
plano, tx - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 4:27 PM CDT

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Dear Joseph, Your policeman picture is the BEST! We love it! You'll have to wear it to school sometime. We are thinking of you all the time and we know you are being very brave in Philadelphia. We all miss you at school. We send good wishes to Mom, Dad,Michael and Stephen too,to give you all strength for this week in Philadelphia. Mrs. Clark and Mrs.Coffey.
Carolyn H. Clark <jjclark2@ earthlink.net>
Westford, MA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 12:02 AM CDT

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Hi Joseph! So glad you guys made it safely to Philadelphia, City of Brotherly Love. We are praying for you in that great big hospital. LOVED the picture of you in the Chelmsford police uniform, Joseph. Bet Uncle Joe likes it, too!! God love you and be with you during all this stuff, kid. Lots of love, Grandma and Grampy S.
Betty Stirling <ebstirling@aol.com>
Saugus, MA USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 11:00 AM CDT

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Hi guys....Can't stop thinking about how all of you are doing in Philly....Our love and prayers are with you...and Sephen and Michael ...don't try to put another crack in that bell..Love Uncle Steve, Auntie Lynda and your cousins
Lynda Messina <dancer1892@aol.com>
Watertown, Ma - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 9:24 AM CDT

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Hey Joey!
Mrs. P here (remember vbs - you kept calling me "YO")...I love your duds in this picture! I am glad you are off to PA and that you are such a brave soldier! Us Paxton's are praying for you all the time - just remember that Jesus is ALWAYS with you! remind your mom, dad and brothers too, okay!? I can't wait to hear how you are doing - hang in there bud!
Ellen Paxton <epaxton@charter.net>
Groton, MA USA - Monday, October 11, 2004 9:49 PM CDT

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Dear Holly & Joseph, I will be thinking and praying for you daily as you hunt down and kill those bad cells this week. Stay strong, Stay safe, Fight Hard!

Hugs from Amelia & Allison
Allison Hantske <ahantske@netzero.net>
Annapolis, MD - Monday, October 11, 2004 9:36 PM CDT

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Hi Joey, We're remembering you in thought and prayer this week while you're in Philadelphia. You are a special little boy and it makes me smile when I remember seeing you at VBS this summer. You had the biggest smile I ever saw! I'm so glad you were there. Love, Eleanore Mannuzza
Eleanore Mannuzza <eleanoremannuzza@hotmail.com>
Chelmsford, MA USA - Monday, October 11, 2004 5:50 PM CDT

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its me again i just wanted my girls to see joseph as a cop fighting crime.
dEREK saab <vze1msly@verizon.net>
NYC, nY m - Monday, October 11, 2004 3:35 PM CDT

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its me again i just wanted my girls to see joseph as a cop fighting crime.
dEREK saab <vze1msly@verizon.net>
NYC, nY m - Monday, October 11, 2004 2:29 PM CDT

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Joey and Family,
You are in our prayers every day. We know you are in God's hands and look forward to your coming back to church and sharing your big smile with us.
Janna, Steve and Drew Hoiberg <jmhoiberg@yahoo.com>
- Monday, October 11, 2004 2:23 PM CDT

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hey big guy,
this is derek from the photo lab in nyc, iam glad you are doing ok joseph.
i miss you,
you are allways in my prayers. take care and email me let me know how your doing.
derek saab <vze1msly@verizon.net>
NYC, nY manhattan - Monday, October 11, 2004 11:31 AM CDT

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Hope all goes well, see ya soon.
Uncle Bobby <bobm0107@yahoo.com>
Dallas, TX US - Monday, October 11, 2004 11:28 AM CDT

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Hi Joey and Family,
Just wanted you to know that we will continue to lift you up in prayer as you head for PA. VERY COOL police shirt by the way! Holly, I am continually reminded of what a blessing it was to have you in the Mom's class. We will continue to pray for you specifically, that the Lord will give you the strength you need to get through this next tough patch. May you be quieted by His love. He delights over you with singing! God keep you all.
Susan Upham <upham.six@verizon.net>
Billerica, MA USA - Sunday, October 10, 2004 4:32 PM CDT

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Hi Joey we were just talking about you, me and Jamie. I think we should fire her and no one does it better than you. Try to be nice to the nurses down in Philly, but if you have to fire them we understand. Hope all is well, Eileen and Jamie, and Linda S.


The Nurses <irish17q@yahoo.com>
Boston, ma - Sunday, October 10, 2004 3:07 PM CDT

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Hey Joey Guess What? It's 3:00 on Sunday and I miss you guys already! My mother, father, and I are praying that your treatment works. I hope you can have some fun in Philly and Michael and Stephen try that Cheesesteak! Michael and Stephen make sure you clean your plates so your mom might give you a dollar again. Let me know whats up!:)
Katie <sunnybunny93@msn.com>
Westford, Ma The United States - Sunday, October 10, 2004 2:01 PM CDT

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With each child I see or read about these days, I long to do something for them. So, I will continue to pray for you little Joey. I pray for your parents and brothers as well. We all long for you to be better. We know God will hold you all in the palm of his hands. With our prayers, The Jones Family
Mary, Kevin, Ashley and Savannah Jones <marycbjones@yahoo.com>
Los Altos , CA USA - Sunday, October 10, 2004 1:37 PM CDT

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Messinas,
My thoughts and prayers go with you as you travel to CHOP. I hope this is the cure for him. I know what you are going through. This all very scary. Best to you. Diane Olivia and Sophia
www.caringbridge.org/ma/sophiamarie <ddodsd@yahoo.com>
Quincy, MA USA - Sunday, October 10, 2004 9:44 AM CDT

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I love the picture! He is such a cutie. I am excited for you guys. I know how scared you are about the mibg treatments. But I also know that there has been some success with it. I pray that Joseph will do well with the treatment and that this will be the cure that you have been waiting for. We miss you guys.
Lois Schwier (Chris' mom) <dlaabc@hotmail.com>
Chester, IL USA - Sunday, October 10, 2004 0:35 AM CDT

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Hi Joey: Remember how much fun we had at Vacation Bible School? I really enjoyed being with you in your classroom. You made me laugh so much. I am going to say a special prayer for you tonight. Please get well.
Michelle Miller <bscmiller@comcast.net>
Westford, MA USA - Saturday, October 9, 2004 9:00 PM CDT

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Hi Joey and family, Our family will continue to pray for you as you make this journey to philly. Joey, I had such a great time singing with you this summer at vbs and I can't wait to sing with you again soon.I will pray for Gods strength for you as you begin this new medicine and that you will feel all the prayers of the many people at church who are praying for you and your family every day as you travel. Love, Jill, Andy, Andrew, Aaron, Corey and Joshua Everleigh
Jill Everleigh <je4bys@comcast.net>
Chelmsford , mass usa - Saturday, October 9, 2004 8:53 PM CDT

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Stopped by from Sophia's page. Your children are beautiful. Safe travels next week and we will be sure to check in to see how the treatments are going. Wishing you the best!!


Kerry Hailey & Brenna's Page <kerry.tobin@verizon.net>
Plymouth, MA - Saturday, October 9, 2004 7:48 PM CDT

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Hi guys,
First of all, I LOVE the outfit! Hey Joseph my dad is a police officer too so maybe we can get you some Bangor Police goodies (you know way up there in the boonies!) Just wanted to let you all know that I am always thinking of you! All of your girlfriends on 7 medical miss you and are cheering you on! Have a safe trip down to PA, good luck! Joseph you are a very brave boy and we are all so proud of you! Cheer on those SOX! (hey there is a chance they might play the Yankees..then you have to switch back to a SOX FAN!) Teach those people in Philly what being a Red Sox fan is all about! Take care and keep in touch Love, Jamie
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
Boston, - Saturday, October 9, 2004 6:44 PM CDT

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Dear All,

Have a safe trip to CHOP! We are praying for you guys as always. Love the uniform Joseph!!

Love Auntie Heidi, Uncle Doug, Amber and Jennelle
Heidi Demers <hdemers@mit.edu>
Groveland, MA USA - Saturday, October 9, 2004 6:34 PM CDT

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Dear messina Family:
You are in my prayers as you head down to Philly. I am praying for Joey's strength and that his body will respond in the best way to all treatments. I also pray for your strength and peace through this difficult time. May God surround you all with His love and presence. Love, Renee
Renee Brogan
- Saturday, October 9, 2004 5:33 PM CDT

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Messina Family
I have been fervently praying for you all and will continue as you now go to "Philly". My prayer is for your strength and courage but most of all for healing.
God Bless you All and especially Joey
Merri Russell <meredithrussell3@comcast.net>
Tyngsboro, ma mdx - Saturday, October 9, 2004 4:08 PM CDT

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Hey Joseph its Auntie Debra just wanted to tell you again how much we love you and pray your new treatment will make you a very healthy boy. Say hi to your brothers and Mom and Dad. We will see you next month. Love Auntie Debra
Debra Messina <therun1@yahoo.copm>
Frisco, Tx USA - Saturday, October 9, 2004 3:28 PM CDT

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Hey Joseph - What a great police officer you make!! Remember how Ricky used to collect all of the police stuff when you guys were roomies?? He has a lot of stuff and maybe he can share some of it with you! We think about you every single day and are sending you big hugs to take with you to Philadelphia. Please give your mom and dad a big hello from us and tell them that we will be keeping all of you in our hopes and dreams, right next to Ricky...

Love The Brewer's
Janice Brewer <Janbrewer13@aol.com>
Randolph, MA USA - Friday, October 8, 2004 10:22 PM CDT

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Dear Messina Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you enter this new treatment. We pray this will stop Joey's disease progression and a cure will be find.
Maddy Lewis <micathe@adelphia.net>
- Friday, October 8, 2004 5:08 PM CDT

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Hey Joseph and everyone! I will be praying for everyone as you go on to Philly. You are a special and strong family! Remember how much you are loved! Love, Dotty McM ><>
Dotty McMillan <dotloumcm@comcast.net>
Westford, MA USA - Thursday, October 7, 2004 1:40 PM CDT

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Hi Holly, I'm so sorry to read of disease progression. I hope you have great results at CHOP. It sounds like a wonderful place. You continue to be in my prayers. Please say hello to Kathryn for us. God Bless, Love, Ellen Hanson

http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
Ellen Hanson <ehanson89@aol.com>
Marstons Mills, MA USA - Thursday, October 7, 2004 1:04 PM CDT

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Hi Vin, Holly, Michael, Stephen, and Joey!

It's your cousin Heather! I just spoke to Uncle Vin and he told me you'd be traveling to Philadelphia. I am sorry that you have to endure another treatment but I hope it works out and gets rid of the neuoroblastoma. Please call me if there is anything I can do! Again, I am sorry you have to go through this. Stay positive!!!!

Love,


Heather
- Wednesday, October 6, 2004 3:17 PM CDT

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hello there, i am writing from florida, i am a friend of sophia's grandmother, we work together at walmart. i just had to write you, and let you know you are thought of too! You be the sweet little boy you are, you have a very cute picture! i will be thinking of you!
JOY EIBE <tothestars1701d@aol.com>
BRADENTON, FL USA - Monday, October 4, 2004 8:42 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph! Marc and I think of you often. We will be watching the updates and praying for you during your new treatments in Philly. Give your mom and dad a big hug from us. Love, Jon, Tracy, Marc & Nicole Metivier
Tracy Metivier <tracymet1@comcast.net>
Billerica, MA USA - Monday, October 4, 2004 6:57 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph, You don't kmow me, but I feel like I Know you through Your Aunt Mary. She has told me so much about you. I am your Aunt Mary's Aunt Marion and I live in Ga. Just want you and your family to know I am praying for all of you . You look like a very happy boy in your pictures. Keep smiling and remember God Loves you.
Marion Ungemach <mungemach@bellsouth.net>
Williamson, GA USA - Monday, October 4, 2004 10:00 AM CDT

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Dear Joey, Stay tough, you are a fighter!! We are all praying for you and your wonderful family!!

God Bless!!
Maddy Lewis and Family <micathe@adelphia.net>
- Sunday, October 3, 2004 7:59 PM CDT

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Hey you little snot. Where is my salsa?
Good luck with your treatment and suck up to the nurses. We love you and cannot wait to see you at Thanksgining. Say hi to your brothers Love Auntie Debra, Uncle Bobby, and Grant
Debra Messina <therun1@yahoo.com>
Frisco, Tx usa - Sunday, October 3, 2004 7:02 AM CDT

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Holly,Vin,Joey,Stephen & Michael: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. You are one tough family and I'm sure that you will beat this nasty neuroblastoma. All of you together just makes Joseph stronger and fight more. I think the hardest thing for all of you is not being able to hug!! As soon as you see Joseph thats what you instinctively want to do. He's just that darn cute!!!! I will follow your progress. Maybe I can even visit when Joseph's allowed visitors. I have family in PA. Hang in there Messina's,there are just so many prayers out there for this family they just have to be answered. Hey Joseph, Don't forget your Good Luck Care Bear!!(and don't ever forget who gave it to you! ha ha) Love - Peggy T.
Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
E Sandwich , MA - Sunday, October 3, 2004 4:58 AM CDT

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Holly, Vin, Joseph and the boys,
Keep thinking positively. You guys are always in my thoughts and prayers and I just know that the treatments will be successful. Stay feeling as strong and as great as you look in the pics Joseph!
love,
Nicole, Brian, Cameron and Meghan LaBree
Nicole LaBree <nlabree@aol.com>
Middleboro, MA USA - Saturday, October 2, 2004 9:21 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph, I just heard that you are going to Philadephia for more treatments. I am so sorry you have to go through this again, but we will all be praying for you and know that God will be with you and with your mom, dad and brothers. We love you and look forward to you coming home and back to church to see us all. Love, Pat
Pat Shaw <pattishaw@comcast.net>
Billerica, MA USA - Saturday, October 2, 2004 8:28 PM CDT

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JOEY YOU LOOK GREAT, I MAY MEET YOU ONE DAY. MY GRANDAUGHTER LEXY IS ALSO GOING TO PHILADELPHIA ON OCTOBER 8TH TO TALK TO DR. MARRIS, TO ALSO HAVE THE SAME L131 MIBG TREATMENT. LEXY IS 4 YEARS OLD, AND SUCH A STINKER. I WAS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE THAT HAD GONE THROUGH THE MIBG. I WILL CHECK ON YOU LATER.
LEXY'S NEUROBLASTOMA FIGHT
PAT NEWTON <PNEWT4@aol.com>
NEDERLAND, TX - Saturday, October 2, 2004 8:27 PM CDT

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Dear Holly and Joseph,
We are praying for a successful treatment at CHOP. Joseph looks so grown up and so handsome in his photographs. Amelia would be all over him. She's turned into quite a wild child. You are always on my mind. Stay strong!
Allison & Amelia
Allison Hantske <ahantske@netzero.net>
Annapolis, MD - Saturday, October 2, 2004 8:27 PM CDT

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We follow several children's journeys and offer prayers of strength for them as well as their families. Our friends, the Robinsons, are struggling with their 4 year old being sick also. Joey looks good, what a beautiful child. It is so hard to believe that there is so much striff going on inside of him. We pray for his healing and for your strength to help him through this. Have faith.
Love and prayers,
Jenny <fbloedow@mchsi.com>
Redwood Falls, MN - Saturday, October 2, 2004 7:41 PM CDT

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Hi Holly & Vin,
Joey looks great! Good to see you the other day in clinic.
The Henderson's will be thinking and praying that this next treatment at CHOP, will lead to a cure!



Kim Henderson <Kim.Henderson2@comcast.net>
Westford, MA - Saturday, October 2, 2004 10:07 AM CDT

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Our thoughts and prayers go with you all to Philly as you go through this next round. Joseph is a dynamic kid who will win over this hospital staff as well with his outgoing personality!! We will continue to keep you in our prayers each night, good luck and we'll monitor your progress!
Scott, Debbie, Emma and Craig Barnes <swbarnes@verizon.net>
Billerica, MA USA - Saturday, October 2, 2004 8:38 AM CDT

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Holly, Vin and Family - The Brewer's are thinking of you all every minute, wishing there was more that we could do for your family. Praying that things go well in Philadelphia and that your all being there together helps with the long days. We will follow Joseph's progress through your website, and please tell him how much Ricky is thinking about him! - Love, Richard, Jan and Ricky Brewer
Janice Brewer <Janbrewer13@aol.com>
Randolph, MA USA - Saturday, October 2, 2004 8:24 AM CDT

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Vin and Holly,
Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you guys!

Tony & Cheryl Vellante <tonyv236@comcast.net>
Marlboro, MA U.S.A. - Friday, October 1, 2004 6:57 PM CDT

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Hi Holly & Joseph . . . just read your update of 10/1 - hope your treatment is successful! Joseph is such a sweetie!! Sending prayers - think positive, positive, positive!!
Jan Miller (Amanda's Granny!!) <rjmiller@bright.net>
Crestline, OH USA - Friday, October 1, 2004 6:51 PM CDT

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Hey Joseph, Craig and Kurt say hi, hope you are having fun in school. We love all the photos. Take care and hope to see you soon. "Craiger wants some roni's???!!!" Tell Stephen and Michael we say hi. We love you and miss you!
Auntie Mary <walck@cqservices.com>
Sayre, PA USA - Friday, October 1, 2004 3:44 PM CDT

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Hey Joseph please tell your mom and dad to call us if they need anything. Tell Guy and Guy to stay out of my yard!! I'll give you a call before you leave for Philadelphia.
Tom, Lisa, Nick and Den <tcpo208@comcast.net>
Dracut, MA - Friday, October 1, 2004 3:15 PM CDT

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Hey Joseph, when your in Philly will you pick me up a large Philly Cheese Steak sub. You know how I like it. Keep it cold. Madison says hi and wants to see you soon.

Love Uncle Mark
Mark Messina <markrltyex@aol.com>
North Grafton, Ma USA - Thursday, September 30, 2004 9:21 PM CDT

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Messina Family,
Know that I am thinking of you. I will keep you all in my prayers. If there is anything I can do for you, you know where I am. I am never too busy. Always, Diane Olivia and Sophia
www.caringbridge.org/ma/sophiamarie <ddodsd@yahoo.com>
Quincy, MA USA - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 8:48 PM CDT

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Wishing you the best...be strong, our thoughts are with you!
Heather Baker <hbaker@westford.mec.edu>
Westford, MA USA - Tuesday, September 28, 2004 1:08 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph,

I am your brother, Mike's, sixth grade social studies teacher. I hope that you will come and visit our classroom someday with Mike. You sound like a very special guy. Have a wonderful day.
Mrs. Kimball <skimball@westford.mec.edu>
Westford, MA - Tuesday, September 28, 2004 1:00 PM CDT

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Hi Joey
I am going to be one of your brothers' teachers this year. Your mom told us about your website. You are such a strong guy! I am looking forward to meeting your brothers and I hope I will get to meet you too. I hope you are having fun at school!
mr. kelly - stony brook school <lkelly@westford.mec.edu>
westford, ma usa - Tuesday, September 28, 2004 10:21 AM CDT

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hey buddy,
I am sorry that I keep missing you guys in clinic! I hope your belly is feeling better! The RED SOX had a great series this weekend vs the Yanks....are you a SOX FAN YET??????
p.s I think the Care Bears are definitely SOX FANS!!
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
Boston, - Monday, September 27, 2004 8:33 PM CDT

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Hi Holly,
Thanks for all the great stuff for transplant. the floors are clean!!! Hope you are doing well. Diane
www.caringbridge.org/ma/sophiamarie <ddodsd@yahoo.com>
Boston, MA USA - Wednesday, September 22, 2004 10:17 PM CDT

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Hey Joseph! Tell your brothers to 'suck it up' on the picture taking. My Michael is older than them and I 'embarrassed' him at the bus stop this year too. It just has to be done. We're supposed to be seeing you soon. Tell your Dad to get his act together to finalize the date.
Catch you later. Mary Ellen and the rest of the Rileys
Mary Ellen Riley <meriley@comcast.net>
Tyngsboro, MA - Monday, September 20, 2004 6:39 AM CDT

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Hey Joseph, I agree with the message you typed. forttFG%%$RGUYANDGUYCCFD"""::{{{[[[}}UDAMAN}}]]]}]]]]]FRugkoiujnHHJAS""[[[}{{>mnjhhdtarefrevd.
Tom <tom.pagones@cingular.com>
- Sunday, September 19, 2004 4:27 PM CDT

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Hey Joseph, guy, and the other guy:

Nancy and I hope you all have a great school year. Good luck with those early morning alarm clocks. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Fred & Nancy Brooks <fjbrooks@comcast.net>
Sudbury, MA USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 9:02 AM CDT

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Hey Joseph! Its Kaffrin (Kathryn). I just wanted to say HI and I hope you have fun in school. You'll do fine. You did a great job last year - remember ghost toast? Anyways, make sure you tell Stephen and Michael I said hello also and I hope to make it down to Westford to visit you guys soon! And of course have a sleepover (with a pillow-fight!).
Kathryn Messina <kmessina16@yahoo.com>
Auburn, MA USA - Tuesday, September 14, 2004 7:15 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph! Grandma is finally getting around to reading your web page!! LOVED the picture of you on your motorcycle. It came out better than the picture I took of you on it. What a smile!! Guess I should have saved my Honda 125 for you when you turn 16!! By that time, my motor cycle license will have expired and you'll have to give ME a ride on yours!! Hang in there, kid. Everyone is rooting for you. Our whole church (East Baptist) still prays for you and the family continually. Love you!! Love, Grandma
Betty Stirling <ebstirling@aol.com>
Saugus, MA USA - Tuesday, September 14, 2004 12:34 AM CDT

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Joseph - do not smile at me!!!! Do you remember me? I used to see you at the Floating when I worked there and got to know you and your family! You look like quite a dude on your 5th birthday photo. I now live in Evansville, Wisconsin - close to Madison, WI and not far from Chicago. Maybe your mom can show you where that is on a map. They have a wonderful children's hospital here too, but not as special as the Floating. okay, you can smile at me Joseph. I think of you a lot. Love, Sally PS - I see the lady, Joyce who sent you the quilt - she always asks me how you are. You take care. Sally
Sally A. Bowers <s-bowers@sbcglobal.net>
Evansville, WI USA - Monday, September 13, 2004 3:37 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph,

Good luck on your first day of school! Your gunna have a blast.

Oh, tell Steven and Michael that it's OK if they want to change your Dad's fantasy football line up. He won't mind.
Victor <victor.morris@hp.com>
Andover, MA - Monday, September 13, 2004 10:10 AM CDT

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Hey kiddo, hope you feel better than when you saw me the other day. Bring your bike to the race on saturday, we'll have a race. See you later, Eileen.
Eileen <irish17q@yahoo.com>
Boston, ma usa - Friday, September 10, 2004 4:27 AM CDT

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Hey Joseph! Happy Belated Birthday!!! Wow 5 years old. I can't believe how big your getting. What a cool bike you got. Looks like you have had a pretty fun summer. I sure do miss you. Don't forget me, okay?! Tell your mom & dad and brothers I said hi. I'll keep checking in on you. Love Ya!!
Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
East Sandwich, MA - Thursday, September 9, 2004 8:06 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph, Just wanted to wish you a happy first day of pre-school. Hope you have a fun day and I can't wait to hear all about it. Love, Auntie Mary
Mary Lou Walck
Sayre, PA USA - Thursday, September 9, 2004 10:11 AM CDT

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Happy Belated Birthday joseph!! Im sorry I only looked at your caring bridge today!! I hope you enjoy all your good prisents!!
talk to you soon!
Love,
Ally
Allyson Macherone <Angelbaby57@inpro.net>
Wantage, nJ U.S.A - Wednesday, September 8, 2004 4:57 PM CDT

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Hi Joey,
Cool Motorcycle and Happy Belated Birthday!
Hope you have a awesome first day at pre-k, I start pre-school
tomorrow too!
Have a terrific day.

Kevin Henderson <Kim.Henderson2@comcast.net>
Westford, MA - Wednesday, September 8, 2004 3:33 PM CDT

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Hi Joey,
Cool Motorcycle and Happy Belated Birthday!
Hope you have a awesome first day at pre-k, I start pre-school
tomorrow too!
Have a terrific day.

Kevin Henderson <Kim.Henderson2@comcast.net>
Westford, MA - Wednesday, September 8, 2004 3:32 PM CDT

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Hi Holly, Great birthday pictures! Happy belated B-day Joey. Hope the bladder thing gets resolved soon and is a minor glitch. Scott will go to Pre-K tuesday also. What a smile on your little man! Blessings! Ellen

http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
Ellen Hanson <ehanson89@aol.com>
Cape Cod, Ma USA - Sunday, September 5, 2004 3:41 AM CDT

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Hi Holly, Hi Joey,
We have missed not seeing you in New York with Lois and Chris and the rest of the hospital/RMDH gang. Our trips to NY are over too. It really does feel funny to miss everyone now but I do. Amelia is having a great summer. She is doing well and I am trying to live a regular life again. I do think of you guys often and will pray for strength and comfort. Hugs from Annapolis.
Allison & Amelia Hantske <ahantske@netzero.net caringbridge.org/md/amelia>
Annapolis, MD - Wednesday, September 1, 2004 9:26 PM CDT

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Happy Belated Birthday Joseph!! Holly, I am so glad that Jason gave me this website. I am always thinking of you guys and you are always in my prayers. Its so good to hear how well you are all doing! I'd love to catch up sometime. Maybe via email would be best.
Nicole LaBree <nlabree@aol.com>
Middleboro, MA USA - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 7:18 PM CDT

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hey buddy! love the bike! when can i go for a ride? maybe i will take the care bears for a spin! ha ha
hope all is well at home, love Jamie
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
Boston, - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 8:44 AM CDT

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Holly & Joey - is that bike cool, or what? Sounds like things are going fairly well. Here's hoping for continued improvement in the right direction. Met you in January when I was in NY with daughter Vicki and grand-daughter, Amanda. I think of you both quite frequently - take care -love & prayers always - Amanda's Granny
Janice Miller <rjmiller@bright.net>
Crestline, OH USA - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 6:37 PM CDT

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Sorry, but i'm finally checking out your picture. Happy Birthday Joey. Do you think I can borrow you're motorcycle to go cruisin? I think it suits you better. Hope all is well at home, won't see you for a while so no coming up to stay on the 7th floor. Talk to you later.
Eileen <irish17q@yahoo.com>
Boston, ma usa - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 3:46 AM CDT

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Lynda has kept us up to date with Joseph's progess. His and his family's courage is an inspiration.
Pat Davis
Watertown, MA USA - Monday, August 23, 2004 10:28 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph,
I love your new Bike!! Amber and Jennelle can't wait to come over so you can give them a ride. See you soon.
XOXOXXO Love, Auntie Heidi
Heidi Demers <hdemers@mit.edu>
- Monday, August 23, 2004 12:15 AM CDT

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Hi Joseph Happy Birthday ! Your Old! I'm sorry I missed your party i was in Cape Cod! But I'll Make it up to You!
Love,
Katie
Katie <sunnybunny93@msn.com>
Westford, ma U.S.A. - Thursday, August 19, 2004 5:44 PM CDT

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Happy Birthday... Jacky-legs!
Joel Messina <joel.messina@aiminvestments.com>
Houston, TX USA - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 9:58 AM CDT

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HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY BUDDY!
I hope you have a great day! And I am so glad that you are home! Have fun with the motorcycle and take lots of pictures....I can't wait to see them! See you soon
love, Jamie
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
Boston, - Sunday, August 15, 2004 10:09 AM CDT

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Happy 5th Birthday Joseph!! Marc and I loved seeing/playing with you at VBS. Hope you had a nice time in Hershey and that we can hear all about it soon. Love, Jon, Tracy, Marc and Nicole Metivier
Tracy Metivier <tracymet1@comcast.net>
Billerica, MA 01821 - Saturday, August 14, 2004 7:12 PM CDT

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Hey buddy it sounds like you had fun at the beach and on your trip to Hershey. Did dad get bloated? Tell your brothers, Guy and Guy, that Lisa says hello. Dennis wants to bring you some pumpkin pie. I think of you every day, give me a call. Your buddy, Tom.
Tom <tom.pagones@cingular.com>
Dracut, Ma USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 7:49 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph,

I work with your Dad and just wanted to drop you a note. I really like your website and the pictures are great! My son, Caleb (3 years), looked at your pictures with me. He especially liked the "riding the waves" one. He said, "daddy, can I do waves with Joseph....pleaseeeee?"

You and your family are in our prayers daily.

Jeremiah 29:11
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.

Love,
Daniel, Amanda, Caleb and Grace

Daniel Filler <dfiller2@comcast.net>
Loveland, CO USA - Monday, August 9, 2004 1:49 PM CDT

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HI Joey Hope you had a fun time in Virginia See you soon!
Katie <sunnybunny93@msn.com>
- Sunday, August 1, 2004 1:27 PM CDT

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Hi Joey!
My name is Jenna and I came across your website. You are one amazing super kid! You have an amazing and awsome smile, and you are an inspiration to all. I love making and meeting new friends, it will be cool to be your friend as well. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will come by again to say hi.
www.caringbridge.org/canada/jenna
Jenna <hockeykid@telus.net>
Kamloops, BC Canada - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 6:16 PM CDT

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Hi guys,
Joseph...what a weekend for the SOX!! Went to the game on Sat when they beat up on your YANKS! what a game! Now are you a Sox fan again???? C'mon!
Holly, hope you had a great time in Chicago, can't wait to hear all about it! See you soon, love, Jamie
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
Boston, - Monday, July 26, 2004 7:01 PM CDT

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Hi Holly, it was so nice to meet you and Kathryn in Chicago. Next time your on the Cape we will get together. Hope you had a safe trip home and say hello to Joey for us.
Love, Ellen Hanson and Scott

http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
Ellen Hanson <ehanson89@aol.com>
Cape Cod, Ma USA - Sunday, July 25, 2004 8:38 AM CDT

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Hi Joseph and Holly, What a picture! Sounds like you had a great vacation. Sophia and Zoe say hello to all of you. We hope that you spend the month of August at home enjoying the rest of the summer after Joseph's latest treatments. Our good thought are always with you. Jenny
Jenny Nardone
Swampscott, MA U S A - Saturday, July 24, 2004 8:06 AM CDT

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Joseph and Holly - It was so great to catch up with you guys in the clinic last week. How lucky were we Joseph, to get to see you and play with you not one day, but TWO!! You were the highlight of our week last week and made a tough day end with a big smile!! Hugs to you and your mom...can't wait to see you again soon! Love, Jan and Ricky
Jan Brewer <Janbrewer13@aol.com>
Randolph, MA USA - Wednesday, July 21, 2004 1:09 PM CDT

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Great pictures from the Cape - You look like a real surfer dude on that board. I'm glad you had such a good time. Joel came back telling me how cool you, Stephen and Michael are. He and Skylar had a great time and didn't want to come home either. God Bless - Love you all!

Donna Messina <dmessina@crescent.com>
Houston, TX USA - Monday, July 19, 2004 2:16 PM CDT

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Looks like you had fun. You all deserve it. Joseph, you look great!!!! Holly, take some time at the conference for a little fun. You truly are amazing and deserve a little "time for Holly". Anytime I feel overwhelmed with my life, I think of you. I've got nothing on you. I pray for all of you. I'll keep checking up on Joseph. Keep in touch. Give Joseph a big hug and kiss for me.
Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
East Sandwich , MA - Saturday, July 17, 2004 9:19 PM CDT

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I LOVE the picture in the ocean!!! Joseph you are just too cute! I am so glad you all had fun at the Cape. It was great to see you in clinic this week, Joseph I love playing in the kitchen w/you. Gear up for a big Yank/Sox series next weekend! GOOO SOX! Holly, best of luck in Chicago I will be thinking of you and I can't wait to hear all about it
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
NEMC, - Thursday, July 15, 2004 12:02 AM CDT

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Hi all
Miss seeing you all lately, but always thinking of you. Looking forward to some volleyball battles now that Vin has us all whipped into shape and proper scoring!

Love Laurel
Laurel Mooney
- Tuesday, July 13, 2004 2:18 PM CDT

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Thinking of you, i hope you are well. Best of luck. Diane Olivia and Sophia
www.caringbridge.org/ma/sophiamarie <ddodsd@yahoo.com>
Quincy, MA USA - Thursday, July 8, 2004 7:02 PM CDT

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hey rumor has it you were on 7 med this weekend and I missed you! Hope you guys had a great weekend, I will check in clinic for you this week!! Joseph, big series SOX vs YANKS this week...you better be cheering for the RIGHT team! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SOX!!
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
S. Boston, MA - Tuesday, June 29, 2004 9:38 AM CDT

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What a great guy! God be with you all!

Angela
www.ChristiThomas.com (neuroblastoma fighter - two years now and still fighting for remission)
Love, the Thomas Team Mom <Email@ChristiThomas.com>
Tiffin, OH - Thursday, June 24, 2004 4:47 PM CDT

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Oh my goodness!! Joseph your picture with the lemons is a classic. And once again, your clothes match the occasion. What a great job you did selling the lemonade. We're looking forward to getting together with you and your family soon. Hugs and kisses....The Rileys
The Rileys <meriley@comcast.net>
Tyngsboro, MA - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 6:36 AM CDT

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I didn't get any lemonade!!! Are you going to make more??!! Happy Fathers Day Vin. Happy 12th Stephen and Michael. Almost teenagers, uh oh watch out!! It looks like you had fun at the walk. I'm sorry I missed it. Hopefully next year. I was at a NASCAR race in Pennsylvania. Take care all of you. I'll keep checking up on you. Hugs & kisses to my favorite little Joseph.


Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
East Sandwich, MA - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 1:34 AM CDT

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Hello all. I bet you are surprised to hear from me. Joel just gave me your web site address this afternoon at lunch. I just wanted you to know that though I haven't stayed in touch you are all in my prayers daily. Joseph -- especially you. Keep your chin up, handsome! I miss and love you all!!!
Donna Messina <dmessina@crescent.com>
Houston, TX Harris - Monday, June 21, 2004 4:17 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph and all. I love the new pictures! I'm praying for you all. I can only imagine what you are going through. You are an amazing family. I know Joseph has done as well as he has because he has such a great family and he loves you all so much. You should be proud of yourselves. I pray that CHOP can give you the help Joseph needs. That little smile just gets to me every time I see it. I miss all of you, but I'm glad Joseph's been outpatient. When is your lemonade stand going to be? I might be thirsty one day and have to get some lemonade made by a very special someone. Let me know if you come down this way. Joseph, I got a pool now! So if you come you & Stephen and Michael can go for a swim in it. Maybe if your mom and dad are good they can too. (ha ha) Take care everyone. I'll keep checking on you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Joey give your bear a hug from me to you.

Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
East Sandwich, MA - Friday, June 11, 2004 7:37 AM CDT

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Hi guys! I love the new pictures! Joseph you are too cute, I miss you guys! I keep missing you in clinic, but I am glad that you haven't been upstairs to stay. Joseph, Nomar is back....are you a red sox fan again yet???? You guys are always in my thoughts and prayers, hope to see you soon. Love, Jamie
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, June 10, 2004 7:01 PM CDT

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Vin, you've got my prayers for Joseph. My brother has been in remission for over 10 years, so I know God takes care of His children! Tell Joseph that people in Colorado love him.
Gloria Broyles <gloria.broyles@hp.com>
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Thursday, June 10, 2004 1:54 PM CDT

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Vin, all of us at HP are praying for you and your family. Your strength is truly amazing. God Bless.
Beth Smith-Sarabia <Beth.Smith-Sarabia@hp.com>
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Thursday, June 10, 2004 1:29 PM CDT

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Vin, Holly, Michael, Stephen, and Joseph....I think of you all and pray for you sooo often. God has chosen you to go through this amazing time...because of his grace, and love for you. That is a hard thing to grasp but it is true! I love you all. We will continue to pray for strength. <><
Dotty McMillan <dotloumcm@comcast.net>
Westford, MA 01886 - Tuesday, June 8, 2004 8:04 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph, How was your picnic in Friendship park with your class? It was a beautiful day and I am sure you had a great time running around. Guess What? I have laryingitis, which means I can't talk!! No making fun of me when I see you!! Jessie and Jake are enjoying it because I can't tell them what to do! Have a great weekend, I'll talk to you when I can:) Sue
Susan Ryan <sueryan4@comcast.net>
Westford, MA USA - Saturday, June 5, 2004 8:01 PM CDT

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Hey gang, i'm sure it's a quiet week next to the tube in clinic cuz i had a couple of days off. Hope the scans went well, i've been thinking of you guys. Tell joe i said hi and have fun in school, maybe see you guys next week if i'm back on days.
Crazy Eileen <irish17q@yahoo.com>
boston, ma usa - Saturday, June 5, 2004 2:17 AM CDT

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Hi Vin, Holly, Joseph, Michael and Steven. I haven't been on the site in awhile. My husbands sister Betty is battling cancer as well and our energies have been spent there. However, Joseph and Betty have been in my special intention at church every Sunday. I also have Joseph enrolled in the local prayer group. My heart cries for what you all have been going through and I admire your strength. Holly, I'm sorry to hear about your back. I hope it wasn't serious. I love the pictures. All the boys look so cute. I just want to reach out and hug them. Me and my family will continue to pray for all of you. Keep up the good work and may God Bless you all!!!

Linda
Linda Gillis <linda_gillis@hotmail.com>
New Ipswich, NH 03071 - Wednesday, June 2, 2004 9:29 PM CDT

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Hi guys! I miss you guys! Hope to see you in clinic this week! Holly, hope your back is feeling better....Joseph remember GOOOO SOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, June 2, 2004 7:56 AM CDT

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Joseph,
Sorry I havn't written in so long. Our vacation was great. There was a place in France called Messina's.
We will probably see you at the walk on Sunday. I hope everything goes well today. See you soon. GET WELL SOON!!!
From,
Zoe N.

zoe nardone
swampscott, ma usa - Saturday, May 29, 2004 12:33 AM CDT

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Hi Holly, take care of that little precious guy. Sounds like he's doing well with the chemo. Amanda asks that you check her site, prom pictures are on there of her and Jay. www.caringbridge.org/oh/amanda
Vicki <vmiller@parking.com>
Reynoldsburg, Oh - Friday, May 28, 2004 3:26 PM CDT

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Getting psyched for the walk with everyone. Hope the weather is good so Joseph and the entire family can do the walk. Here's to putting away our rain ponchos this year. You all are always in our thoughts and prayers.

Love the Mooney Fam.

Love
Laurel Mooney
Westford, MA - Wednesday, May 26, 2004 10:23 AM CDT

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Hi Joseph and Holly, I'm glad to see your happy Mother's Day photos. Who are those two other boys? Just a couple of strangers that wandered into the shot? Just kidding, hi brother M. and brother S.. We hope that you are feeling well Joseph. We check this page every week to read all about YOU. Zoe and Sophia are downstairs eating way too much fudge. They are suppose to sell the fudge for their softball team.......but they are eating more than selling! We are walking for Team Messina in a few weeks and I hope that we see you and your family and your friends. Keep smiling, just like in those beautiful pictures of Mother's Day. Jenny
Jenny Nardone
Swampscott, MA USA - Monday, May 24, 2004 2:13 PM CDT

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Hey Joseph! I'm just checking in to see how things are going. Looks like you had fun with your mom and everyone on Mothers Day. I love the pictures. You look soooooo cute. But I bet you already know that. I hope you were extra nice to your mommy on her special day. You take care and have lots of fun. I'll keep checking in on you. Holly I hope you had a great mother's day. I hope your back is better. Keep in touch.
peggy tarantino <jtarant158@aol.com>
east sandwich, ma - Saturday, May 22, 2004 5:05 AM CDT

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Joseph I cannot wait to see you and go to the beach with you and your brothers. I pray for you every night and ask God to help you get better.
bring some toys so we can play. Love Grant
Grant Messina <therun1@yahoo.com>
Frisco, Tx. U.S.A. - Friday, May 21, 2004 6:19 AM CDT

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Hi Holly and Joseph, What a thrill to see you lookin' good! All of you look good! I pray for you often and can't wait to see you back in church playing with all the kids. We miss you too Holly! Love, Pat
Pat Shaw <pattishaw@comcast.net>
Billerica, MA USA - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 8:03 PM CDT

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Holly - I am a muralist in the Boston area who has seen my dad through a successful, however, harsh and grueling, cancer treatment. Since that time I have pledged 10% of my company's profits to cancer research and have offered children with life threatening illnesses a free mural for their bedroom, bathroom, or playroom. Imagine my delight when checking in on Joey when I recognized the Minuteman memorial pictures, and realized he lived in Massachusetts. It would be an honor to paint a mural for him. If you or he are interested, please feel free to email me. In the meantime, my thoughts are with you all.

Kate
Kate <strokesofbrilliance@comcast.net>
Chelmsford, MA - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 1:40 PM CDT

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Hi
Joy Scott gave us your email. Our family would like you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Take Care
Your neighbors
Dan and Robin Vooys Galloway Rd.
Robin Vooys <r.vooys@att.net>
Chelmsford, MA us - Monday, May 17, 2004 5:17 PM CDT

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Hi Uncle Vinny, Aunty Holly, Stephen & Michael, Joseph! Looks like you guys had a good Mother's Day :) well desirved! Sharon sends her love!... Today is my last day of high school!!! Im having a graduation party and you guys HAVE to come! (invitations are coming soon :)) i cant wait to see you all!! Hope your feeling good Joseph, keep it up! <3 Love <3 Stephanie
Stephanie <smessina43@hotmail.com>
auburn, MA - Monday, May 17, 2004 9:01 AM CDT

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Holly, You are in our prayers daily and nightly, esp. in Samuel's prayers. Even though he knows you and the family only thru the illness, he remembers you every night in bed when we pray. God bless you all. You are so loved.
Dotty
Dotty McMillan <dotloumcm@comcast.net>
Westford, MA USA - Sunday, May 16, 2004 10:25 AM CDT

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Email me about the conf in Chicago. I found some great fares. Diane
Diane <ddodsd@yahoo.com>
- Saturday, May 15, 2004 9:54 AM CDT

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HI guys,
Sorry I missed you guys all week...I am working eves. Heard you stopped by to visit sweet pea today! Hope you guys have a great weekend, and I will check on you next week in clinic when I am back on days! (I am here tonight w/Jess Sachs....who says hi and she misses you too!) see you soon, love, Jamie
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
NEMC, - Friday, May 14, 2004 5:57 PM CDT

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What an inspiration to others!Joe, the Paces' are constantly praying for you and your family. You are GODS gift and he has a lot of plans for you. Stay strong and tell your parents, Stephen and Michael hello. (We are friends of your mom and dad)
Stephen Pace <stevepace@verizon.net>
Bridgewater, ma Plymouth - Friday, May 14, 2004 2:49 PM CDT

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Hey Vin,Holly,Joseph,Steven and Michael, I just found out about this site. It's really nice to see pics of Joseph. Hope to see you guys soon. Can Steven or Michael please tell me why the Tomato never took off as a hand fruit.

Ron Cochran <ron_cochran@hotmail.com>
Malden, MA - Friday, May 14, 2004 1:35 PM CDT

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Hello Holly & Joey!! Joey, you are such a cutie!! Vicki shared your website address so I thought I'd say Hi. I haven't been back to NY since January during Amandas's first session and I'm sure Vicki and Amanda will miss seeing you in New York - I hope the treatment that Joey receives does well for him. Here's hoping for the best for your family, hopefully the Dr.'s can get him cured. Wouldn't that be wonderful. Will keep you in my prayers.
Jan Miller (Amanda's Granny!!) <rjmiller@bright.net>
Crestline, OH USA - Thursday, May 13, 2004 3:49 PM CDT

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Hi Joey and Holly, it's Amanda. I miss seeing you in NY. I hope you are doing good and feeling good. I'm in the hospital right now at home getting more chemo before my next antibodies. I'll send you pictures from prom. Hopefully I will still have hair!!!! Lots of love, Amanda
Amanda <goraiders07@aol.com>
Reynoldsburg, Oh - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 6:08 PM CDT

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Hey Doctor Joseph. Glad to hear you are doing well with outpt. stuff! Hope you gave mommy lots of hugs and kisses on Mother's Day. Lots of your other favorite nurses are giving Eileen trouble that our picture didn't make it. Maybe next time. Keep up the good work. love you-kisses!
Sandi <sjfrn98@yahoo.com>
Plymouth, - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:06 AM CDT

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Hi Messina gang, happy mom's day you deserve more than a day, but anyway glad to hear things are going well, it was nice to see you guys i'll stop down and see you in two weeks when i'm back on days. So those pills are going down without a problem, joey you are superboy. Talk to you later.
Eileen <irish17q@yahoo.com.>
boston, ma usa - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 2:50 AM CDT

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Great web site

I am praying for you as you walk through each day with new strength from God.
Betsy Oder <2cor517@mindspring.com>
- Tuesday, May 11, 2004 10:19 AM CDT

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Hi Holly, Vin and boys! We miss you and pray for you every night. Holly, Happy Mother's Day (belated)! You are an amazing mom. Your boys are blessed. Joseph, hang in there - you are our superhero! Love, Tracy, Jon, Marc & Nicole
Tracy Metivier <tracymet1@comcast.net>
Billerica, MA USA - Monday, May 10, 2004 6:57 AM CDT

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Hi Holly! I am so glad to hear about this website and was reading it today on Mother's Day. I am continually amazed at the strength and courage that Joseph and your family has; you can see how God is working in your lives and you are such a testimony to everyone around you. Holly, we miss you and want you to know that you all are always in our thoughts and prayers. God bless, the Barnes Family
Debbie Barnes <swbarnes@verizon.net>
Billerica, MA 01821 - Sunday, May 9, 2004 2:35 PM CDT

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Hi Holly and Family,
It's Mother's Day and I'm sitting here reading your web page. I am continually amazed at the strength the Lord gives you day by day. Know that you are often in our prayers. We just prayed for you as a family last night before bed. Holly, you are an incredible Mom. Tell those boys to give you EXTRA hugs and kisses today. It's YOUR day!! All my love and prayers are with you.
Susan Upham <upham.six@verizon.net>
Billerica, MA - Sunday, May 9, 2004 11:27 AM CDT

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I see Joseph is enjoying "his clinic". I'm glad things are going well. Holly I'm sorry to hear your back is still bothering you. I hope you have a wonderful Mothers Day. If anyone deserves it you do!! You truly amaze me. Tell the boys I said hi. I'll keep checking in on you. Take care.
Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
East Sandwich , MA - Saturday, May 8, 2004 9:55 PM CDT

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Ok, I will try not to take it personal that CRAZY EILEEN made the front page...that's it, I am going to have to fight her! ha ha ha Hope you guys are doing well, and having a great weekend! Hey Joseph...SOX WON today! Yeah! Go RED SOX! BOOO YANKEES!! See you next week in clinic,
tell mommy, dad, Stephen and Michael I said hi! Holly, Happy Mother's Day, you are an incredible mom!!
love, Jamie
Jamie <jowens020@yahoo.com>
S.Boston, MA - Saturday, May 8, 2004 9:27 PM CDT

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Hi, Joey and family!
Joey, you probably don't remember me, but I know your mommy and just wanted to let you know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You are a brave little boy!
Carrie Marshall
Franklin, TN - Saturday, May 8, 2004 9:29 AM CDT

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Hey Joseph - Hutt Hutt - you throw the ball great! Thanks for showing me all your cool play spaces! I'll be back :)

Love Laurel
Laurel Mooney
Westford, MA - Friday, May 7, 2004 7:55 PM CDT

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Hello Team Messina. I'm ralling up some troops from Agilent that will be participating in the Boston Harbor walk. :) 3 new members signed up today (including myself) Hopefully we'll meet your team goal soon!
Deb Mungillo <debbie_mungillo@agilent.com>
Burlington, ma 01803 - Thursday, May 6, 2004 2:26 PM CDT

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Hey Joseph! Just stopped by to say HI... Can't wait to see you this summer. I'll be sure to bring the baseball stuff so we can play again. Skyler says hi too and she can't wait to tell you about how she met Curious George at Disney World.

Hang in there buddy!

Love, your cousin Joel.
(Vin and Holly, I am going to be in Boston for work in June and would love to get together... I'll give you a call when it gets closer, you guys hang in there too! Tell Stephen and Michael I say Hi)
Joel Messina <joel.messina@aiminvestments.com>
Houston, TX USA - Thursday, May 6, 2004 11:42 AM CDT

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Hi Joey! Just letting you know we are thinking about you. We miss seeing you in NY at RMH. I hope things are going well.
Vicki (Amanda's mom) <vmiller@parking.com>
Reynoldsburg, OH - Thursday, May 6, 2004 11:26 AM CDT

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Hey Joseph!! Hope you had a good day :) You look so cute in all the pictures! Aunty Holly, hope your backs feeling better! I can't wait to come to one of the boys game! I love you all so much and i think about you every day! Love~ Stephanie
Stephanie <smessina43@hotmail.com>
auburn, ma - Wednesday, May 5, 2004 10:49 PM CDT

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G'day
Just letting you know we've been here to check on Joey.
Hugs from Australia
Colleen and Kaitlyn

www.caringbridge.org/ne/kaitlyn

Colleen <ozi_gal@hotmail.com>
Rockingham, WA Australia - Friday, April 30, 2004 6:00 AM CDT

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Greetings from Ohio: Just wanted to let you all know that I am praying for TWO little special boys named JOEY. Our Joey began his fight as a superhero (3) months ago. Your strength and courage gives us direction as we battle stage 4 NB also. I had an older sister that was SPECIAL in 1979. Her name was Lisa. Time and time again, Lisa and my parents were constantly reminded about the special poem/prayer that I today hold close to my heart through this journey/challenge that our family has again been faced with. I'm sure you have heard of it, but I will once again remind you of it. Joey, God bless you and your family
DON'T QUIT
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low, and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won he stuck it out,
Don't give up though the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,
It's when things seem worse,
That you must not quit.

Sincerely,

Jeff Tubo
www.JoeyTubo.com

http://www.medjugorje.org/medpage.htm

Jeff Tubo <JeffTubo@sbcglobal.net>
North Canton, Oh USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 5:09 PM CDT

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Hello Joey and Family
My name is Jenna and I came across your page. You are a real trooper and Fighter in life. You are an inspiration to all. I love making new friends and signing their books. I will come back again to say hi. You are in my prayers.
www.caringbridge.org/canada/jenna
Jenna <hockeykid@telus.net>
Kamloops, BC Canada - Wednesday, April 28, 2004 2:07 AM CDT

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HEY U-DA-MAN......ROCK SOUP!!!!
GUESS WHO <tcpo208@comcast.net>
- Sunday, April 25, 2004 10:24 AM CDT

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In The Name Of Jesus I pray. Joey, there's still hope for your complete healing and I am believing and praying for that. You have been through so much and it's time we stay on our knees and storm the gates of heaven for you. I'll be checking back soon to check on you.

www.caringbridge.org/tx/hannah
Brenda Glenn (mom to Hannah DXW/NBIV 06/02) <wsu@wt.net>
Magnolia, TX USA - Friday, April 23, 2004 9:57 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph and Holly !!! Ally and I[her mom]wanted to say hi and that we miss you both a lot !!! It`s just not the same with out you in Manhattan !! We`re hoping you`re hanging in there and we`re praying for you !!! Ally just has 1 more treatment and we`re done !!! This and the next one is very hard on her but we are going to see the light at the end of the tunnel by June !!! How`s things by you ?? We think of you everyday and miss that smiling face and those dance steps too !!!! We`re so lucky that we got to meet you and hope to get to Boston one day to visit !!!Our Best to you and your family !!! love, ally and her mom xoxoxxoxoxo
louise Macherone <louisem@inpro.net>
Wantage, NJ - Friday, April 23, 2004 9:40 AM CDT

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Hi, I came across your guestbook from Kaitlyns (Australia), funny, since I live right here on Cape Cod. My son Sean has nb (stage 3-inter risk) and we also get treated at Sloan. He is also a triplet. I know you have twins. I hope that the chemo is really working for you! It is supposed to get warm finally. I hope you have a really sunny, fun day today!
Ellen Hanson
http://www.caringbridge.org/ma/seanhanson
Ellen Hanson <ehanson89@aol.com>
Marstons Mills, MA USA - Sunday, April 18, 2004 2:09 AM CDT

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Joseph, I'm sorry your not feeling well. I'm sure Dr. Wolfe & Dr. Grodman will have you feeling better in no time. You made some really nice art projects. You should be very proud of yourself. I'm jealous that Eileen has a picture with you. I want one too! (Only not on the internet) It looks like Rob and the playroom is keeping you busy with making bracelets for everyone. I still have the necklace you made me!! I'm sure your nurses are keeping you entertained. Say hello to everyone for me. Feel better real soon. Hugs and kisses - Peggy T.
Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
E. Sandwich , MA - Saturday, April 17, 2004 1:35 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph and the rest of the Messina family! We'd like to wish you all the best for a speedy recovery as you continue through these tough times.....our thoughts are with you all. Keep smiling and enjoying all the precious time together - this is what life is really all about. This is a great web site - it shows the strength and courage within you all - keep it going.

Greetings from England! Zoe and Darren Lambert (was Z.Lawson from Agilent Germany)
Zoe Lambert <zjldml@hotmail.com>
Newbury, England - Friday, April 16, 2004 10:16 AM CDT

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Hey Joseph - It was so great to visit with you and mom the other day....It made Ricky happy to hear that you saved the little car that he made you when you guys used to be room mates!! It sounds like you are starting to feel better and we are glad that you might be at home this weekend hanging out with Michael and Stephen....maybe you guys will do something fun next week on vacation! We can't wait to see you again, Ricky and I will stop in again soon!

Love, Ricky and Jan

P.S. Don't forget to give mom a big hug and tell her we are thinking about her all the time!
Jan and Ricky Brewer <Janbrewer13@aol.com>
Randolph, MA USA - Friday, April 16, 2004 7:33 AM CDT

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Hey Joseph! I hope you got alot of candy in those cool plastic eggs you told me about. The easter egg hunt sounded fun. Did Stephen and Michael get alot of eggs too? Did you find any frogs out there while you were looking for eggs? Your art show sounded fun I'm glad you got to go. I'm not surprised you were able to go. Those crazy nurses will do anything to get a smile out of you. Take care of those care bears, if you throw them around to much they might get dizzy!!! I hope your feeling well. I'm always thinking about you and your family. Let me know when your at the Floating again & I'll come see you. Hey Crazy Eileen, if your reading this - hello to you too, I miss you guys.
Peggy <JTarant158@aol.com>
E. Sandwich, MA - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 6:23 PM CDT

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Dear Joseph,
It made Mrs. Eastman and I sooooo happy to see you at the Art Show. You had so many projects hanging up for everyone to see. Now Steven and Michael know how much work you do at your school! We have even more of your pictures at school that we have saved. You can take them home to add to the Art Show in your dining room. {Now that's a neat idea!}
It was raining yesterday so we didn't go out to the playground. We listened to a record about Sammy and we did some silly dancing around. We all said,"Oh wait this Joseph hears this song! He'll like the silly dancing part!"
We are always thinking of you. Love, Mrs. Clark
Carolyn Clark <jjclark@fiam.net>
Westford, MA - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 8:09 AM CDT

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A quick note to let you know that we keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. You are such a cute boy. I will keep cheeking your web site to see how you are progressing. God bless you.
Grace (Lois' mom) <G_r_a_c_e_4_him@hotmail.com>
Carlsbad, NM USA - Tuesday, April 13, 2004 9:34 PM CDT

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dear Joey,
I hope you had a great Easter. At beseball practice the day before Easter the ball kept hitting me in the face and on my shins. It was kind of funny. Tomorrow we are leaving for France, Venice, and Rome. I am going to send you a post-card from france. In the plane we are taking everone has their oun tv. I can speak some French but I still stink at it. My dad can speak Italian prety well. He sings a very funny song in Italian. Right now my sister is blowing her nose realy loud and my mom is packing for our trip. Blue is chewing on a new bone we got him that we just realized is only for dogs over ten puonds. Blue only ways five pounds! Everyone says hi. I hope we see you soon!
From, your friend,
Zoe Nardone
P.S. I will write to you again when we get pack from our trip.
P.S.S. Get well soon!
Zoe Nardone
Swampscott, ma usa - Tuesday, April 13, 2004 2:24 PM CDT

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Hey crazy, it's the other crazy, i found the site, nice pictures. If peggy reads this, hi Peggy hope all is well. I'll see you tomorrow Joe, but i thought i'd drop a quick hello. You better rest up tonite so we can do some serious painting tomorrow, yes i decided i'm gonna paint the frog blue.... too bad. Tell the boys i also want a ride on the hovercraft, maybe they can pick me up at the finish line on marathon day and bring me to the hospital, just kidding. bye for now. Eileen.
Eileen(crazy eileen) McDonagh <irish17q@yahoo.com>
Boston, MA usa - Tuesday, April 13, 2004 2:13 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph - We saw your website and it was great! Hope you are feeling well. You are such a happy boy. You are always happy and smiling. Michael told us that you made a millipede out of clay and tissue. One of us had a Granny Smith apple for snack. Michael thinks you would like that! We like to hear all about you. From everyone in Mrs. Pacsay's Class
Mrs. Pacsay's Class <kpacsay@westford.mec.edu>
Westford, MA USA - Tuesday, April 13, 2004 9:39 AM CDT

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Hi Joseph, How are you doing? We hope you feel better soon. We miss playing with you and we hope we can see you real soon. We like the pictures of you, it looks like you had fun on your field trips. We hope you had a good Easter and hopefully we'll see you soon.
Love Taylor and Tatiana
Taylor and Tatiana Vanaria <tvanaria@aol.com>
Westford, MA US - Monday, April 12, 2004 2:12 PM CDT

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Joey-
I miss you so much and our play-dough lunches. I hope you are feeling better and know that I think about you everyday. Just feel better.

Love, Vicky (MSKCC PDH)
Vicky Frank <vfrank0827@aol.com>
NYC, NY USA - Friday, April 9, 2004 10:33 AM CDT

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Hi Joseph,
I am the sister of a good friend of your Mom's. You sure a cute little guy. I love the picture of you with the pumpkins. Keep up the good work Joseph. Say hi to your Mom for me.
Nancy Chaffee Altavilla <NALTAVILLA@MVGARCHITECTS.COM>
Melrose, MA USA - Thursday, April 8, 2004 11:51 AM CDT

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Hi Joseph! sorry I didn't write you last night, I got reeaaally busy at work. I loved seeing you again! You have gotten so big. I can't believe you drank all that contrast for your test after your mom told you not to drink it. You are such a stinker. I'm glad you had fun at your sleepover at the floating with all those crazy nurses.
Michael and Stephen I heard about your hovercraft you built, it sounds amazing. Your mom is very proud of you and misses you both.
Stephen - AMAZING drawing of Boston. Can I get one? Keep up the good work.
Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
E. Sandwich , MA USA - Wednesday, April 7, 2004 12:41 AM CDT

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Joey, I can't wait to meet you. Heros are few and far, but all you guys are at the top of the list. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hope to see you all this summer.
Love, Tony & Cheryl Vellante
Tony Vellante <tonyv236@comcast.net>
Watertown, MA U.S.A. - Wednesday, April 7, 2004 7:09 AM CDT

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Just want to say hello to all of you. Vin, Holly, Michael, Steven and Joey. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hope to hear more good news, See you all soon.
Gabe Vellante <Gabe30@aol.com>
Marlborough, Ma - Tuesday, April 6, 2004 11:53 AM CDT

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dear Joey,
Today is monday and I just got back from school. Since I had some free time I decided to write to you. Don't tell my teacher, but I secretly finnished all my homework in class. Right now Blue is barking like crazy. He says hi. Sophia is at a friends house and my mom is in the bathroom. My dad is probably putting in a carpet as we speak. They all say hi. Baseball season is starting soon in Swampscott. I made majors ond Sophia made minors. I bet you are a great baseball player. Sophia dyed her hair pink the other day. The dye is permenent so it will never come out. Well thats all for now. I hope we see you soon.
From, your friend,
Zoe N.
p.s. GET WELL SOON.
Zoe Nardone
Swampscott, MA USA - Monday, April 5, 2004 2:09 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph and Everyone,
We think of you so much. It's nice to hear you have the best nurses, I bet they make you laugh. Hope your mom gets some coffee ice-cream!

Laurel Mooney <mattandlaurie@yahoo.com>
Westford, MA - Sunday, April 4, 2004 6:14 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph. Chris wanted me to tell you he misses you very much. When he went to his pre-k screening the lady asked if he had any friends and he said Joseph. I wish you weren't so far away. It would be so cool if you guys could go to school together. Anyway, keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny I saw on the news that he was headed your way with lots of eggs and candy.
Lois Schwier <dlaabc@hotmail.com>
Chester, IL USA - Sunday, April 4, 2004 3:25 PM CDT

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Hi Joseph. Its Michael. I'm at the Neely House. I think I just ate a cow. Hold on...I have to spit out the cow. bloooooooooohhhhhhhhddfghb!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm done. Bye.
Mike Messina <mikem1992@msn(or hotmail).com>
Michael, R Messinaland - Sunday, April 4, 2004 8:57 AM CDT

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HI there
I just came across your website.
What a cutie you are.
Will be back to check on you again.
Hugs from Australia
Colleen - Kaitlyns mum

www.caringbridge.org/ne/kaitlyn

Colleen <ozi_gal@hotmail.com>
Rockingham, WA Australia - Sunday, April 4, 2004 3:06 AM CDT

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Hi Joseph, I just wanted to tell you what a brave boy you are. Everyone that knows you should be so proud of your courage. I feel as though I really know you and that is because I work with your Aunt MaryLou and she has kept me informed of your progress. I know how much you are loved by what she has told me. All that love and all the prayers sent your way will be your light of hope and help. You are in my prayers. I was so glad to hear that with your new treatment you are able to stay at home and still go to school. Keep your spirt up and I look forward to hearing good news from your Aunt MaryLou.
Andrea Furman <twins2@stny.rr.com>
Sayre, PA Bradford - Thursday, April 1, 2004 9:26 AM CST

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Hi everyone, We loved your web page and awesome pictures! We haven't seen you in a while, but David remembers Stephen and Michael with a smile, and so do his big brothers who helped in VBS and always got the biggest kicks out of those two clever jokesters! We are happy that we can keep updated on Joey's treatments, because we think of your family and keep you in prayer. We hope these new treatments will make a big difference. Love ya all, Val.Ron, Steve,Brian, and David Dagley
Valerie Dagley <Valstea@aol.com>
Tyngsboro, MA 01879 - Monday, March 29, 2004 4:48 PM CST

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Curious George can't hold a candle to Joseph's smile in the picture. All the pictures are great. Are you getting some good rides on the hovercraft Joseph? Tell your brothers hi and we'll have to come by for a ride. Great site Holly and Vin, so glad your protocol is fairly local and that Joseph can stay in pre-school. As always, everyone is in our prayers.
Laurel Mooney
Westford, MA - Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:56 PM CST

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HI Joseph, You are the most photogenic kid I know, every picture is so cute! Luv Ya...........D,S,J$J
Susan Ryan <sueryan4@comcast.net>
Westford, MA USA - Sunday, March 28, 2004 12:39 AM CST

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Hi Joseph, Michael,Stephen, Holly, and Vinny ! Hope all is well!
Katie <sunnybunny93@msn.com>
Westford, Ma U.S.A. - Saturday, March 27, 2004 8:09 PM CST

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HEY U-DA-MAN, I looked for your picture in the main page of your web site. How come there is a picture of Curious George and another monkey wearing your pajama's?? Let me know when you don't have school so me, Fred and big Chai can have lunch with you.
Tom (the other U-DA-MAN) <tcpo208@comcast.net>
Dracut, Ma - Saturday, March 27, 2004 8:00 AM CST

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Hi guys, just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers. You have done an excellent job with this web page.
Like always Lisa and myself are there if you need any help at all
Mike Barberio <barberio1@yahoo.com>
Spencer, MA Worcestor - Tuesday, March 23, 2004 9:06 AM CST

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Hi Guys. Everytime I look at Josephs picture I see a replica of Holly. :) My heart goes out to you guys as you continue to get great news and then not so great news. I know that it is emotionally draining to have a child that is constantly in and out of the hospital. Our prayers are always with you.
The Mungillo's <debbie_mungillo@agilent.com>
Burlington, MA 01803 - Monday, March 22, 2004 5:04 PM CST

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Hi Joseph, I am sitting here with Zoe and Sophia looking at the pictures and reading about you and your brothers. You look very happy those pictures! It sounds like you may be at the floating today (Monday). Zoe is going downstairs now to film a movie with her friend Shannon. I Don't know what the movie is about...it is a secret. Sophia is leaving to visit her friend Shauna, they have a job walking a dog down the street. Our new puppy Blue Heaven is very cute. He is full grown now and weighs only 5 and 1/2 pounds. I bet that you have a stuffed animal bigger than him. Zoe and Sophia love him and they want you and your brothers to meet him soon. It seems that all of the little boys that I know are watching the Wiggles. Do you watch the Wiggles? Well little Joseph I know that your Mom will read you this note. A kiss and a hug from Sophia and Zoe and Me (Jen) and Joe. We hope that you had a good day today.


Jenny Nardone
Swampscott, Ma usa - Monday, March 22, 2004 3:12 PM CST

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Hi there Messina Family. Joseph, I love the 'pumpkin' hat you wore on your pumpkin picking field trip. Fashion conscious guys are so appealing, not to mention adorable. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Your picture with Michael & Stephen is on our refrigerator smiling at us all day every day. Be strong Joseph and give everyone a kiss for us. Love ya!
Mary Ellen, Walter, Michael, Lauren & Alyson <meriley@comcast.net>
Tyngsboro, MA - Monday, March 22, 2004 11:40 AM CST

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God bless you guys. You are in our parayers. Maintain all of your strength, Joe looks tough as nails. We should all have the strength and courage of that little guy. Love and miss you all Steve Pace
Steve Pace <stevepace@verizon.net>
Bridgewater, ma - Monday, March 22, 2004 6:22 AM CST

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Dear Joseph, I'm very glad your Mom told me about your web page. I think about you every day and keep you in my prayers. I am glad I can read about all the hard work your Mom and Dad and all the doctors are doing to help your body get rid of those bad cells. And my goodness! you have so many friends from New York and Boston and all over the country who talk to you on this web site! I'm so happy you are in my preschool class so we can play together. You are my #1 helper. What do you think we should have for snack the next time we go to school? Love, Mrs Clark
Carolyn Clark <jjclark@fiam.net>
Westford, MA USA - Sunday, March 21, 2004 7:56 PM CST

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Hi Joseph,
You don't know me, but I sure wish I could meet such a fine young man. I knew your Daddy through work and have been hearing about you for a long time. What a trooper you are with the greatest smile in the world! I've said lots of prayers for you, your Daddy and Mommy, and big brothers. I'm sure God is taking special care of you all.
Joanne Hardeman <jlhardeman@mindspring.com>
Marietta, GA USA - Saturday, March 20, 2004 10:34 PM CST

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Dear Vinny, Holly, Joseph, Michael, and Stephen.
My heart and prayers are with you always. There isn't a day that goes by that you guys aren't on my mind. My son John prays for Jospeh's recovery at night when he says his prayers. I also give him a special intention at mass every Sunday. This is the first time reading your web site. It broke my heart to read what you guys are going through. Please if there's anything at all I can do to help, just say the word.

I'm going to send the website to my friend in the prayer group and ask her for help again.

May God Bless you all and keep you strong.

Linda Gillis <linda_gillis@hotmail.com >
New Ipswich, NH USA - Saturday, March 20, 2004 11:38 AM CST

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To the Messinas: Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Looking forward to another holiday get together.
Victor, Diane, Brian and Jennifer - The Morris's <victor.morris@hp.com>
Andover, MA - Saturday, March 20, 2004 9:11 AM CST

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Hey Michael and Stephen, even though you guy's are my two favorite musicians, artists and fartists, I'm going to get serious for a second. Your mom and dad are very lucky to have two guys like you to help them and Joseph. Now that's the last time I will ever be serious with you two wacko's. Get back to driving your mother crazy. - Tom
Tom <tcpo208@comcast.net>
- Thursday, March 18, 2004 9:33 PM CST

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Hey Joseph, Did you order this snow?!!Can you make it go away? I miss you little man. Holly and Vin my heart goes out to all of you. I wish I could say or do something. Whatever decision you make it will be the best because you love Joseph and he knows it. He's a fighter. The rest is in God's hands. Just don't ever stop being there for eachother. If ever two people were meant for eachother it is you two. Hang tight, we're all praying for all of you. Love - Peggy T.
Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
E. Sandwich, MA - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 4:41 PM CST

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Dearest Joseph and family,
Thank you for the update. (Holly, you did a FANTASTIC job on the site.)
You are in our daily thoughts and prayers. We will direct them towards you decision now and we always pray for a cure! You are special and part of our extended family.
Lois' mom, Grace <G_r_a_c_e_4_him@hotmail.com>
Carlsbad, NM USA - Sunday, March 14, 2004 6:21 PM CST

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Hey Joseph, "Craiger wants some roni's"? Hi from the Walck's in PA. Miss you and love you. See you on Easter!!
Auntie Mary <walck@cqservices.com>
Sayre, PA USA - Sunday, March 14, 2004 12:43 AM CST

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Hey Joseph! Fred tells me that you drive really well. Next time we see you I want to see if you drive like me! :)
Nancy & Fred Brooks <wongns@msn.com>
Sudbury, MA - Friday, March 12, 2004 5:02 PM CST

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Hi Joseph,
My family and I are really sorry to hear what happened.
But what ever happens my family and I know you can do it! Just remember EAT AND DRINK! If you have e-mail can you please write back to me at Angelbaby57@inpro.net I will be happy to hear from you! We miss you guys! Good luck Holly Joseph and the rest of your family! Ally
Allyson Macherone <Angelbaby57@inpro.net>
Wantage, N.J U.S.A - Friday, March 12, 2004 5:01 PM CST

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Hey lttle man. You told me your name was Joseph Anthony Poop. I dunno about that. I think you're lying to me.
Ryan Messina <ryan_messina@dell.com>
Austin, TX US - Friday, March 12, 2004 1:13 PM CST

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Joseph.... Your my hero. Hey, you gonna finish that pumpkin pie?
Big Chai <chai23@comcast.net>
Franklin, MA - Thursday, March 11, 2004 1:43 PM CST

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Joseph, Im coming over this weekend to eat all Stephens & Michaels left overs. especially cold pizza & hotdogs!


Mark Messina <markrltyex@aol.com>
Watertown, ma - Wednesday, March 10, 2004 3:57 PM CST

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Joseph, don't forget to bring your tools to the Cape, we have to finish building your birdhouse.
Uncle Bob <bobm0107@yahoo.com,robert.messina@sun.com>
Dallas, TX - Wednesday, March 10, 2004 1:54 PM CST

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Joseph and the entire Messina clan...you are never far from our thoughts and prayers. We continue to pray for healing and that God will provide each of you support and comfort.
The White Family <lenny_white@yahoo.com>
New Boston, NH u - Wednesday, March 10, 2004 1:25 PM CST

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To the Messina Family, you are in me and my families prayers. Look forward to one day enjoying our families playing together.
Derek Sutton <derek.sutton@hp.com>
Mableton, Ga US - Wednesday, March 10, 2004 12:43 AM CST

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Hi Joseph, It's Peggy your night nurse from the Floating. I miss you!! I heard you still have the bear I gave you. I think about you alot. I'm glad your enjoying school and have lots of friends. Have your bear give you a hug for me. Next time I see you I want a hug ok. hugs & kisses - Peggy
Peggy Tarantino <JTarant158@aol.com>
E. Sandwich`, MA USA - Tuesday, March 9, 2004 9:12 AM CST

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Dear Joseph and family,
I am Lois' mom. We have added you to our list of prayers for children with cancer. There are no words that I can say. God said in His word, "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, Your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be." (Psalm 139:13-16) I am joyful in my heart knowning that God is in control.
Grace <G_r_a_c_e_4_him@hotmail.com>
Carlsbad, NM USA - Saturday, March 6, 2004 7:18 PM CST

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Hey buddy i was wondering if you had any pumpkin pie lately? talk to you later
Dennis <tcpo208@comcast.net>
dracut, ma - Saturday, March 6, 2004 1:53 PM CST

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Hi Guys, I miss seeing you and keeping up with all that's going on. Thanks for the site. It helps keep us updated. I'm glad to hear Joey is doing well in spite of this setback. We will continue to keep him in our prayers. Perhaps we can all get together this summer when I come up north to see Kristin, Michael, Tia and gang. God Bless and Keep the Faith
Donna Edwards <weonit@msn.com>
Port Canaveral, FL US - Saturday, March 6, 2004 11:31 AM CST

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To my little buddy - U DA MAN.....enough said
Tom <tcpo208@comcast.net>
- Friday, March 5, 2004 6:42 PM CST

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Joey-I miss you so much-and all your play-dough food-we are all hungry! I have your picture in front of me and look at you all the time. Please know that I think of you every day and hope that you are feeling good (get rid of your cold!) and love you alot.
Your pal always--Vicky
Vicky-MSKCC PDH <vfrank0827@aol.com>
NYC, NY - Thursday, March 4, 2004 12:26 AM CST

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Hi Joseph. We miss you here in NY. Chris is sad that you aren't here to play with him. We hope you are doing good. Tell your mom hi for us. We are all praying for you and your family. www.christopherschwier.com
Love, Lois & Chris Schwier <dlaabc@hotmail.com >
Chester, IL USA - Thursday, March 4, 2004 8:32 AM CST

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To the Messina Gang, You are all in our thoughts and prayers everyday. Keep hanging tough Joseph.
The Garfields
Taunton, MA USA - Tuesday, March 2, 2004 1:52 PM CST

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To the Messina Family,,, Our thoughts and prayers are with you everyday. The courage that Joseph and the Messina family shows everyday is an inspiration to us all. We should all cherish the family we have and take nothing for granted. The Andes Family
George Andes <gandes79@attbi.com>
Somerset, MA USA - Tuesday, March 2, 2004 11:52 AM CST

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To my youngest grandson, Joseph A. Messina. We pray for you all the time, honey. You are constantly in our thoughts! We love you so much. God will take care of you in His time. Keep the faith. He loves you very much, too. Lots of love and kisses, Grandma and Grampy Stirling
Betty Stirling <ebstirling@aol.com>
Saugus, MA USA - Saturday, February 7, 2004 3:41 PM CST

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