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I have followed you caringbridge page for a while now and have read your pain in the words in the journal. I have lost two boys to cancer one at 11, 14 years ago and Cullen at age 7 two years ago. I feel everything you are writing. My friends and some family seem to have fallen off the face of the earth and I feel so alone. I know this is not because they don't think of me or love me. It is because they don't want to make me sad by talking about Cullen and are not sure what to talk about so just don't talk anymore. I started an online grief support social network and it helps me connect with others who have lost loved ones. There is a unspoken bond between people who have lost a child and we need to be there to support each other. I would love for you to check it out when you are ready.

Lynnette Bryant

http://www.togetherinloss.com

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/cullenbryant

Lynnette Bryant

Lynnette Bryant <lynnettem123@yahoo.com>
Hudson, WI USA - Monday, January 3, 2011 1:28 PM CST

Hi Abe...I've been out of town twice since my last entry...weddings in both cases and very lovely weddings in both cases. While I was driving I had an idea for a silly little ditty which I hope you enjoy. I'm calling it
"My Bat NamedSid"

So there he was on second base
The sun upon his face

I took the stance
Then took my chance

then...

The thwack of bat and ball

The ball soared high into the sky
Nearly made me cry I cannot lie

then...

Came sliding home
My guys they did

The championship ours
By my bat named "Sid"

Hope this gave you a chuckle. Love you!

Barbara Riley <riley.bambo@gmail.com>
Spokane, WA USA - Thursday, October 14, 2010 0:02 AM CDT

Hi Fagerstrom Gang: I can't get on the new site, it won't take my password and when I ask for a reminder I don't get any response. So, I will try the old site. Loved the pictures and stories about Bert's visit (did Ernie come, too?). We leave tomorrow for a trip to Germany and Switzerland. We will see the Alps with peaks over 15,000ft. high. Take a look at a map. We will try a "yodel-out" to the boys. Would that be almost as good as a shout-out? See if you can get Mom or Dad to yodel for you. Be sure to take video - and save it for blackmail. Keep up your good sense of humor. Hugs, Mary Melchior
Mary Melchior
Bemidji, MN USA - Friday, September 17, 2010 9:10 PM CDT

Good Afternoon Kelly, Abe, and Family~

Life can really through you some curve balls can't it. I know that Abe is going to step up to the plate and hit another home run with his bravery. We can't tell you how much we have been thinking about all of you and are keeping you in our prayers. Kelly you and your husband are so blessed to have Abe and his brothers in your life. We hope that the transplant is very soon and very successful so you all can go home and enjoy the rest of the baseball season watching the games from your own living room.
Love and Prayers!
Janet, Jon, Aaron,Emily,& Nick Anderson <janjonanderson@aol.com>
Anoka, MN USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:39 PM CDT

Dear Kelly and Abe,
Please let me know if we can do anything to help your family. We will be down in the cites in a couple weekends, so even if you need us to bring anything from home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!!
The Kuhn Family <thekuhns@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN USA - Monday, September 13, 2010 8:17 PM CDT

Hi Fagerstroms,

Your family is an inspiration to me. Abe is such a courageous boy. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day. I will pray for the bone marrow transplant to be a huge success. Kelly you are a truly amazing person!

Beth (McCauley) Quaas <quaazimoto@aol.com>
- Sunday, September 12, 2010 4:34 PM CDT

Hi Abe and family,
I have been thinking of you all. You are on our prayer list at Church, so many people are praying for you. How about those Twins, and Bert! I'm sure that was exciting to hear Bert shout you out! Sweet. The old-timers game was just on last night, do you know who Kent Hrbeck is, Abe? Your mom and dad sure would know. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Have a good day.
Leah and family
Leah DeLack <delack@frontiernet.net>
Littlefork, MN USA - Saturday, September 11, 2010 8:59 AM CDT

Hi Kelly and Abe! All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry Abe that you have to go through this again. I think about you all the time. Abe I am so glad you got to meet Bert..that is awesome. Kelly, I am sending a hug your way and please let me know if there is anything I can do. Take care.
Pam Kelm <pamkelm@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN - Friday, September 10, 2010 8:12 PM CDT

I see our friend Nigel from the UK signed. What a nice fellow - has followed Owen for some time and has some great verbage from England. Kelly - sending prayers of stamina and perserverance for you - hoping that Al will give you some relief this weekend. Abe- sending BIG TIME prayers for your BM to come back favorably... enough chemo, let's get you to BMT and rejoice in your healing forever! We are looking forward to Aunt Linda's fundraiser tomorrow (secretly hoping I win at BINGO - my favorite game). Hope to see some of you there. Hugs to you both friends. Love, THe Pilots
Liz Pilot <pilot4pack@hotmail.com>
Maple Plain, MN usa - Friday, September 10, 2010 1:06 PM CDT

I came here via a link posted on Owen Pilot's CB page to offer prayers for your brave Abe. Sending 100% healing hugs his way from England. Stay strong.

love, Nigel XXX
Nigel Burrell <bosca@mondopippi.fsnet.co.uk>
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Friday, September 10, 2010 8:48 AM CDT

Kelly, Al and Boys... Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. If there is anything we can do back home, PLEASE let us know.
We will keep Abe in our prayers as well as the rest of the family.
Diane, Bob and Boys
Diane Fitzgerald <bdfitz@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN United States - Thursday, September 9, 2010 7:50 AM CDT

I wish I could tell stories like Angie does! Boy, we'll have to go see where she lives for sure (sounds like maybe a nature preserve?) Anyhow, thinking of you Abe and mom too! Sending lots of love and prayers.
Liz Pilot <pilot4pack@hotmail.com>
Maple Plain, MN usa - Thursday, September 9, 2010 7:22 AM CDT

More benefit information...I forgot to mention the HUGE used book sale that will be part of the event. We have lots and lots of current books! See you this Saturday.
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, September 8, 2010 6:55 PM CDT

Hello Abe fans! There will be a benefit for Abe and his family in the Twin Cities this Saturday, September 11 from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. It will be at the Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center, 100 Federal Dr., St. Paul, MN 55111. (Address is St. Paul but it is actually in the Fort Snelling complex - by the Historic Fort and the Fort Snelling light rail station. You can't miss the big white bubbles over the tennis courts!) We will have pizza, a dessert bar, silent auction, raffles, games for the whole family - bingo, bean bag toss, karaoke, ping pong. Would love to see you there. Oh, an example of an amazing raffle item: FOUR Twins tickets in the Dugout Box, Row 5 for Sept. 20 game. If you can't come and want to make a donation or if you have further questions, please give me a call : (612) 729-1361 or send an e-mail: lindalangeness@aol.com Thanks for your support of The Amazing Abe and his family.
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, September 8, 2010 1:47 PM CDT

kelly
i think of you and abe often.. this all sucks..
I wish i lived closer so i could help out.. stay strong ..
denise Taylors mom
denise <denise107@aol.com>
hacienda heights, ca - Wednesday, September 8, 2010 11:25 AM CDT

Happy Belated Anniversary to the Fagerstrom's!!!

Love,
Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, MN - Wednesday, September 8, 2010 8:36 AM CDT

ABE! I just heard Bert give you a shout-out during the third inning of the game! That is so cool!

Love you,
Auntie Jodi
jodi nordlund <jodinordlund@gmail.com>
grand rapids, mn - Tuesday, September 7, 2010 8:36 PM CDT

Abe - we are sooo loooking forward to coming to your Family event this Saturday. St. Paul is so much closer than Bemidji for us southern MN folks.

Kelly - I have forwarded on the pdf document that Sherry Mergens sent to me via my hotmail account. I would really love to put something on Facebook, where I'm connected to many other BHS folks who would want to hear about this event. However, Facebook doesn't allow attachments. Do you have this event on a website that I can link to? Any info would be great.

Also - my mom (Julie Jochum) and step dad (Dan Gartrell ) would like to donate to the silent auction. My step dad takes some amazing pictures/photographs and would like to have one at your silent auction. Who can I connect them with to have it there for you?

Finally - I have heard from a few BHS friends outside the cities & Bemidji area (outside MN actually). They'd like a place to donate to for your family. Again, any info on that that I can pass along would be great.

All our love from Owatonna!
Sara (Jochum) Borgerding <sborgerding@hotmail.com>
Owatonna, MN USA - Tuesday, September 7, 2010 11:33 AM CDT

Kelly, Abe & Family..... Glad to hear things are getting better. We are thinking of you all and saying prayers too. Lots of love and hugs to you all.

Steph, Scott & Jack
Stephanie Reichert <ssreichert@msn.com>
Burnsville, MN USA - Monday, September 6, 2010 4:40 PM CDT

Hello Fagerstrom family,
I read your update in the St. Philips Church bulletin. Thank you for the update so we can send prayers your way. I was saddened to hear of Abe's relapse. Please know many prayers and thoughts of encouragement are out there for you!
Laura Schwindt(Lovell)
Bemidji, MN - Monday, September 6, 2010 11:04 AM CDT

Hey Abe! Glad we could go to the tennis center yesterday. I think we need another round of ping pong so I can redeem myself! (It will be closed again today so we can sneak in for some private game-playing.)You sure put Auntie Jodi in her place with air hockey! :) xxoo Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Monday, September 6, 2010 9:30 AM CDT

dear Abe and family,

I am a friend of Grandma Rose, from whom I have heard many wonderful stories about you and your brothers when I come home to Bemidji. Our mutual friend, Mary Melchior, just told me about your revisit to Minneapolis. (Darn!) but I hope that you will discover the game Rumicube - it is fun for 2 to 5 people - good for your family.
Well, I want all of you to know that my proyers and best wishes are with you and that your circle of caring people reaches all the way east to New Hampshire. I live in the woods which remind me of Minnesota, but it is not so flat here. Look on Google Earth for Mt. Monadnock. I live at the base of it on the northeast side.
my best
Francie

Francie Yeager <franciefy@earthlink.net>
Harrisville, NH - Monday, September 6, 2010 9:27 AM CDT

abe, you are hereby circled!! did he say that??!! what a cool saturday night, eh?! and today was fun, too, playing air hockey and ping pong with you. you have a pretty mean serve. that behind the back thing throws me off every time! stay strong, sweetie. i gotta go pay some attention to milou. she's meowing like crazy. love, auntie jodi
jodinordlund <jodinordlund@gmail.com>
grand rapids, mn - Sunday, September 5, 2010 9:26 PM CDT

Hello Abe! Hope you are doing well now that you are out of PICU. Been thinking about you, and always keeping you in our prayers because I think of you and your family often.

We have had a little excitement again in our neck of the woods. Thought I would share a couple more animal stories. I hope you like them!

Well, you know how I told you how the deer like to visit our yard pretty much daily...often times a few times a day. You guessed it, this is another deer story! There was a doe and two fawns in our front yard by our driveway. We have a big picture window I was looking out when I saw them....and a cat. AGAIN!!! Only this time it was not Milo, the mischievous one...it was his older brother, Skink (a.k.a. Senior).

He is Harris' black and white cat who is about 1 1/2 old. He got his name, Skink, from skunk since he is black and white. Then this spring, when more kittens were born, there was another kitten that looked just like him! So Harris named the kitten Skink, and the older Skink's name evolved to Skink Sr. or just Senior.

Anyhow, there Senior was sitting on the driveway, about 10 ft. from a fawn, and the other two deer very near by also. Then the closest fawn started walking towards Senior and Senior started walking towards the fawn. And do you know what happened?!?!!! YES...they kissed!!! Hahaha! This time all the deer stood there for quite awhile afterwards...like 2 minutes about. And Senior just sat back down looking at the deer. Then, the deer decided to trot off into the woods across the road.

How funny is that to have happen once, but now it happened again with another cat! We do live in an interesting, magical place. But I am surprised by this odd behavior between cats and deer. Aren't you?

Then, this morning we had some more excitement in our yard. This one I missed out on, but my boys (Harris and his Dad, Ron) shared the story with me. Here goes...

Can you guess what can fly, and is quite delicious? Need a hint? .... people really like to eat it for special holidays too. Yes, I am talking about turkeys! Now, we have seen them in our yard before, but not nearly as often as deer. But this morning there was an entire flock of them that ventured into our yard. Actually, there was 15 of them according to the boys! There was 3 larger ones, and the rest of them were smaller. Harris thought there must have been a mom, a dad, an uncle, and babies. They were watching them out our windows until they flew up into the trees. Pretty cool to see turkeys! They hoped that one of the cats would have seen them...that would have added to the excitement, but they must have all been snooz'n somewhere.

O.k. I have one more story to tell you today. Like I said, we live in a magical place, and these are all TRUE stories!

This one comes from Harris, as I did not see this. In fact, he re-enacted the whole scenario for us today. It gave me a great visual of what happened, that's for sure! Yesterday, Harris spotted a deer at the far end of our yard. I was in the house at the time getting some things ready for us to go on another adventure. Well, Harris thought it would be neat to try and sneak up on the deer. Now, I don't think that it's necessarily a smart idea to get too close because deer will protect themselves if they feel threatened. Thankfully, Harris knows not to get too close.

Well, we have big trees in our yard, with big trunks. Like you would see in a park. So, Harris darted from behind one tree to behind another tree, working his way towards the deer. Then, when he was about 60 feet away from the deer, and he was standing behind a tree...he did something he had never done before! He took careful aim, with a golfball, and launched it at the deer. And the ball actually hit the deers leg! Can you beleive it?!!?!!

As you can imagine, the deer was startled, and almost tripped over himself as he took off into the woods. I have yet to figure out exactly why Harris would throw a golfball at a deer, but I guess that just must be something a boy would do. I think he is getting anxious to go hunting. There seems to be alot of talk about it these days. Maybe that would urge such an action. I thought it was funny anyhow. And Harris does have a pretty accurate throw. Have you ever heard of someone throwing a golfball at a deer!?!!! Is that something you would ever do?

We do live in an interesting and sometimes strange place, but it sure is fun and exciting!

Wow, I guess I had a few stories to share with you today! I hope you enjoyed them, buddy!! Hey, I have a big favor to ask. Would you give your mom a really big special hug from me, please? Thanks!

Keep hang'n in there and staying strong! You ROCK!!!

Angie (Harris' mom)
Angie Tvedt <tvedt@jetup.net>
- Sunday, September 5, 2010 5:56 PM CDT

Fagerstrom Gang: Just found out you all were back on Caring Bridge. *&%/$# = polite Sunday swearing. Hoping the third time will be the charm and we will again read "website deactivated" and you will be back in your own beds. A bunch of your Fagerstrom grandparent's old friends are getting together today for our annual Labor Day tournament: bocee ball, horseshoes, and ladder ball with cheering, trophies and everything. Wish we had a real athlete (you, Abe)to give us some tips. Mostly we just sit around, eat, talk and tell dumb jokes. Grandpa Jerry wins the trophy at that. We will all send lots of cheers and hugs your way.
Mary Melchior <melch@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN USA - Sunday, September 5, 2010 12:48 AM CDT

Loved your phone call, Abe! What an amazing visitor you had last night...way better than just being "circled"!
Call me again soon. Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Sunday, September 5, 2010 12:32 AM CDT

what.........you hang out with famous people now?? You are such a cool kid!!
Love you,
Auntie Marci
marci boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
bemidji, mn - Sunday, September 5, 2010 5:42 AM CDT

Abe, we hope you're feeling a little better today. Kelly, let us know who your primary at the U Transplant Center will be. They have a lot of new faces since we were there last, but maybe we'll know Abe's doc there. Joe Neglia was our primary Hem/Onc and Paul Orchard was our primary transplant doc. I hope this week is UNeventful for you all, and especially Abe. We're sorry to hear about his land into PICU - we know that drill as well. Bailey was intubated for 10 days during her ordeal, so I know how scary it is being in unchartered waters for awhile. We'll wait to hear about U of MN details. You're going to love RMH. They have a Mpls. school district teacher (Julie Evers) who also keeps sibs up with their school work from their home town school. The hospital academy teachers will work with Abe in-patient and they also go over to the RMH for siblings. Just an idea for Isaac and Ben if they want to spend a few extra days here and there and you won't be seperated from them for so long. Once you get settled in on campus, we'd love to come and visit. Take care all of you. Abe is in our closest prayers, each and every day.
Terri & Bailey Peterson <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Saturday, September 4, 2010 7:57 AM CDT

XOXO again today Abe! Sorry, you're just so darn cute! Some for you too mom! Prayers are sent up everyday for some happy days ahead! Keep up the great fight and stay strong, we love the updates too! God Bless, the Humbert family
Laurie Humbert
International Falls, MN USA - Friday, September 3, 2010 12:24 AM CDT

You are in thoughts and prayers.
Corella Thorbeck
- Friday, September 3, 2010 11:40 AM CDT

Abe and family, we come to you by way of Owen Pilot and Carter Botz's CB sites. Our son Andrew had leukemia also, so we know of your plight. 2 relapses is so unfair and heartbreaking... but we have faith and we will (and have already been) praying for Abe, that all will go well with the transplant. Abe, you are tough, and you CAN beat this... God is with you and your family... and HE will NOT let you down!
God bless and be strong,
With hugs for healing,
Kathy, Andrew, Ken, and Michaela Poepping
Kathy Poepping <kiaand28@mchsi.com>
Savage, MN - Friday, September 3, 2010 10:29 AM CDT

Oh Goodness - a few nights in the PICU?? I can only imagine the worry that your entire family went through. Good job pulling out of it Abe - you are so tough. We pray for you, Kelly and Mr. Abe everynight. I hope you can feel those prayers. Sending hugs, love and peace
Liz Pilot <pilot4pack@hotmail.com>
Maple Plain, MN usa - Thursday, September 2, 2010 9:41 PM CDT

Hey sweetie. Just want you to know that I am thinking about you. I was at JW Smith Elementary today and I can tell that there is a whole building full of people who love you and are thinking about you there.
Love ya, Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, - Thursday, September 2, 2010 3:41 PM CDT

good morning aber! hope today is going well. i'm staying with auntie linda this weekend and can't wait to see you - maybe we can play a board game. or you can tell me all about webkinz. soon, love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodinordlund@gmail.com>
grand rapids, mn - Thursday, September 2, 2010 8:22 AM CDT

Kelly and Abe, Thanks for the update. I am glad to hear that things are calming down ofter a hectic few days. I bet you did have a good time with all the family. Mary and Linda are part of my best growing up memories. In fact, I wonder if they remember the ride home after we had been to Mpls and they went to a twins game. I think there were 9 of us in the car on the way home........a little snug.

The teacher in me is hoping that Abe has "a little bit" of school work to help relieve the boredom. I can spend hours surfing, and chatting if I am not careful.

Hugs, and prayers from North Dakota.
Sandy and Al Lord
Sandy (Aronson) Lord <Sandy@GlacierRidgeRanch.com>
Bottineau, ND - Wednesday, September 1, 2010 9:18 PM CDT

Oh Kelly and Abe....

It sounds like you have had enough excitement to last you for awhile. Please know that you guys are never far from our thoughts! Carter always lifts Abe in prayer at night. They don't even realize the bond they have, even though they've never actually met!

Sending love and tons of prayers!

The Botz Clan
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, September 1, 2010 2:50 PM CDT

Good Morning Sweet Abe! Hope you have a good day. See you soon. Fist Bumps! Love, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, September 1, 2010 9:44 AM CDT

I check the website every morning when I get up, and say a prayer for the day for you and your family. I hope that you realize how many of "your people" you have praying and in the fight with you. All the way thru...
Natalie and Abby Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
- Wednesday, September 1, 2010 7:22 AM CDT

Hey Abe, I just wanted to let you know that we are praying for you at HopeKids. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you. Keep fighting and never give up HOPE!! Hope is a powerful medicine!!!
Josh Taylor
- Tuesday, August 31, 2010 11:17 PM CDT

Have you on my heart, and thought I would check in on you as I keep you in my prayers. I pray you feel encouraged by the countless prayers that are being heartfully spoken for your family by a multitude of people. Surely, God hears and answers! This past Sunday at church, God urged me to the altar to ask for some special prayers for Abe and your entire family. We had a small gathering on the spot and poured out our hearts to Almighty God. He is so good, and so awesome....I find comfort in knowing that God is with you all, He is in control, and His love for each of you is greater than anyone can imagine.

Hugs and Love,
Angie Tvedt <tvedt@jetup.net>
- Tuesday, August 31, 2010 4:32 PM CDT

XOXO to you Abe and mom too! Hope your day is bright, the TWINS are on tonight! YEAH!! Lots of prayers for you.
Hugs, Laurie Humbert
Laurie Humbert <sales@midwestsportswear.us>
International Falls, MN USA - Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:41 PM CDT

Abe...Nestle's Quik to the rescue...I'll be there in a jiffy!!! xxoo Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, August 31, 2010 9:13 AM CDT

Hi Abe,
I'm a good friend of your Auntie Jodi, and I babysat for your Mom and Antie Marci when they were little. I hear you are a big Twins fan like me (your Auntie Jodi too ) I'm glad the Twinkies are back home again tomorrow. They need to beat Detroit. I'm hoping Morneau comes back to play soon, we'll need him for the playoffs. I'm hoping you are feeling better. You have lots of people saying prayers, and wishing you well. Me too. Love, Connie Peterson
Connie Peterson <scvkpete@msn.com>
Hermantown, MN US - Monday, August 30, 2010 9:54 PM CDT

Hey Abe...just your old Auntie Linda checking in on you. Sending lots of love.
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Monday, August 30, 2010 3:11 PM CDT

Hi Abe & Kelly - I am a friend of your Dad's from our good old BHS days. I check in on your caring bridge site every so often...last time was in June and found out you had been doing well at that time. My prayers are always with you & your family - stay strong & positive!
Sara Borgerding <sborgerding@hotmail.com>
Owatonna, MN - Monday, August 30, 2010 12:50 AM CDT

Kelly, a HUGE hug going out to you! I truly don't know what to say or how to let you know that my heart is literally breaking for you! We will send millions of prayers up and those blessings will be coming down to you all soon, from Minneapolis to Bemidji and back you will feel them soon and very soon. There are brighter days ahead and God will lead you. Answers to why I am sure go through your mind a million times a day, but we are testing our faith to ask why, so we must trust God that he will lead us and we must hold on and walk along. Abe you are the strongest, bravest, cutest boy I know and know that we will pray for you and happier days ahead for you and that those Twins will come around too, I sure hope that your TV in your room gets the Twins channel, if not you make sure those nurses are on their toes so they will find you a TV that you can watch each and every game when you are feeling up to it. God Bless you all and know that we will hold you close to our hearts and the first on our prayer list every day! Stay strong! Kelly, if there is anything I can do to help please let me know. XOXO
Laurie Humbert <sales@midwestsportswear.us>
International Falls, MN USA - Sunday, August 29, 2010 10:12 PM CDT

Sending lots and lots of love. xxoo Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Sunday, August 29, 2010 9:08 PM CDT

hey abe! i hope that you had a good time seeing everyone this weekend. i hear that your dad brought you some pretty tasty food! every time i think of you i smile. love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodinordlund@gmail.com>
grand rapids, mn - Sunday, August 29, 2010 12:58 AM CDT

I love Angie's story!! What a brave kitty.. the deer was probably so confused :) Thinking of the Fagerstrom's this morning. Hoping Mom got a little break from the 8th floor during the weekend and dad got to spend some precious time with Abe. Your Aunt Linda sent us the information on Abe's benefit on September 11 and we are "spreading the news" - hope to see lots of recognizable faces there because we all love you and are praying for your wonderful family. Hopefully counts will begin to rise and blasts will be gone - that's my prayer this week. Sending Hugs
Liz Pilot <pilot4pack@hotmail.com>
Maple Plain, MN usa - Sunday, August 29, 2010 10:54 AM CDT

Hello Abe! Thought you would enjoy a short, fun TRUE story! One of Harris' kittens, Milo, is quite adventuresome. He is orange just like the one in the movie Milo and Otis, if you have seen it. And he likes to get into trouble just like that one too! Hence, Harris named him, Milo. He is about 4 months old, and boy does he have a loud motor for his purr!! He is an outside cat, like the others we have. We live in the forest, so we see alot of animals continually. We have deer that visit us daily, they like to eat the acorns in our yard. And sometimes some of my flowers and plants, which doesn't make me too happy of course. But we sure enjoy watching all the deer, especially the baby fawns! Well just a few days ago, we saw there was a female deer looking at something...it was Milo! They were only about 15 feet apart. And Milo, was slowly approaching him. He got closer and closer, as we watched from the window. Pretty soon, they were just a few feet apart, face to face. The deer was giving the ground his 'warning stomp' with his front hoof. But Milo didn't seem to even notice, he just confidently got even closer. And do you know what happened?!! They touched noses and kissed! Can you believe it!? It's really true!! The deer stood there for a second longer, not sure what to think of this small, orange, furry creature and then took off with big leaps into the woods with his fluffy white tail bouncing up and down. And Milo trotted away back towards our house with his head held high. He is a very brave kitten, because that deer certainly could have hurt him badly. We are thankful he is o.k. though, and I think if there is a next time, we will scare the deer away. We don't want Milo to get hurt. That crazy, silly, adventuresome kitten Milo!!! Wonder what he will get himself into next?

We are thinking of you buddy and continue to pray for you and your family. You are the amazing Abe, and God has an awesome future for you planned! Stay strong!

Hugs, Angie (Harris' mom)

www.caringbridge.org/visit/harristvedt
Angie Tvedt <tvedt@jetup.net>
- Saturday, August 28, 2010 10:45 AM CDT

Hey Abe, I am glad to hear you are getting to go visit one of my favorite cousins.......of course you call her Aunty Linda. Be sure you give her a hug for me next time. I am thinking of you every day and hope you are feeling better.

Hugs, Sandy and Al-- and all our critters
Sandy (Aronson) Lord <Sandy@GlacierRidgeRanch.com>
Bottineau, ND USA - Friday, August 27, 2010 8:30 PM CDT

You don't know me, but Jodi has kept me updated about Abe. My prayers are with you as you go through this a third time. It's hard to imagine, but isn't it true that the little angels on earth are here to show us how to approach difficulties with strength and a smile. My best to you.
Jill May <jjmay@unitelc.com>
Park Rapids, MN USA - Friday, August 27, 2010 3:20 PM CDT

Hello Abe and Kelly! Thinking about you...Abe, did your mom make you sticky rice in the rice cooker Jennifer brought to the hospital yesterday? I know it won't taste as good as Bemidji rice, but hey, maybe it will be okay?!?! Tonight you will get Bemidji pizza when your dad and brothers get here. Woo Hoo! Hope to see you later today. Sending lots of love and good thoughts your way. xxoo Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Friday, August 27, 2010 1:05 PM CDT

Hey Abe. . . here's a State Fair joke: What do beavers eat at the State Fair?

Stick on a Stick. Jane
Jane Snell Copes <jscopes66@hotmail.com>
Inver Grove Heights, MN USA - Friday, August 27, 2010 7:19 AM CDT

So sorry to hear Abe relapsed. I pray this BMT will do in the ALL for good. There aren't too many days that go by I don't think about the little ones out there still battling.
Cullen's Dad
Jim Bryant <venturer1963@yahoo.com>
New Richmond, wi USA - Friday, August 27, 2010 7:07 AM CDT

Hi Kelly, can't imagine what you and your family have been through. Abe, I met your mom a long time ago in college and she was the sweetest person. I bet she is the best mom, and you're so lucky to have her! I have three kids, and even though we've never met you, we've been praying for you every night that God will keep your spirits high and give you the strength you need to overcome this! Love and prayers to your whole family. p.s. GO TWINS!!
Robin Hagen (Horner) <sptcat@hotmail.com>
Moorhead, MN USA - Thursday, August 26, 2010 10:42 PM CDT

Hi Abe and family,
I came to your site from Carter Botz's site. I am so sorry to read that you have relapsed. I only have had a chance to read your story on the home page and a couple of your entries but it seems you have had your share of ups and downs. My son Matt also has A.L.L. He is currently in the first year of his 3 year Maintenance portion of treatment. Relapse. It's every leukemia parents worse fear. I am so sorry to hear that you have had to hear that word not only once but twice. I just can't imagine the fear, anxiety, and frustration you must feel. But, I also can sense the courage, strength, and faith your family has. Just want you to know that we will be praying for your family.

www.caringbridge.org/visit/mattcollins
Teresa, Matt & Bridget Collins <tercol@frontiernet.net>
Le Center, MN - Thursday, August 26, 2010 8:38 PM CDT

Hi Abe and family,
I came to your site from Carter Botz's site. I am so sorry to read that you have relapsed. I only have had a chance to read your story on the home page and a couple of your entries but it seems you certainly have had your share of ups and downs. My son Matt also has A.L.L. He is currently in the first year of his 3 year Maintenance portion of treatment. Relapse. It's every leukemia parents worse fear. I am so sorry to hear that you have had to hear that word not only once but twice. I just can't imagine the fear, anxiety, and frustration you must feel. But, I also can sense the courage, strength, and faith your family has. Just want you to know that we will be praying for your family. Keep fighting Abe.

www.caringbridge.org/visit/mattcollins
Teresa, Matt & Bridget Collins <tercol@frontiernet.net>
Le Center, MN - Thursday, August 26, 2010 8:37 PM CDT

You are all in our thoughts! I couldn't believe it when I heard you were going thru this all again!! I can't imagine how difficult this all is. You are an amazing family with great strength. Stay strong! Lots of hugs! Tara~
Tara Arndt <tarapickar@yahoo.com>
Trophy Club, TX - Thursday, August 26, 2010 8:13 PM CDT

Good afternoon friends. I'm hoping this finds Abe with some relief from his tummy pain. I remember the food fixations - goodness, that's all they can think about. Hot dogs were big with Owen also. He grew to love the pre-cooked chickens in the Deli and also Dominos cheesebread! Hopefully Auntie Linda's kitchen is stocked :) Sending love, hugs and prayers now and always.
Liz Pilot <pilot4pack@hotmail.com>
Maple Plain, MN usa - Thursday, August 26, 2010 7:01 PM CDT

Hi, I am a friend of the Botz family. Just letting you know there is one more voice sending up prayers for Abe and all his family. I know there are so many more too, that may never sign the guestbook, and you may never meet, but we will all pray and stand on God's promises with you during your journey. peace to you all, Jeny Meyer and family
Jeny Meyer <jeny@pamsauto.com>
St. Jospeh , - Thursday, August 26, 2010 11:56 AM CDT

I found your site off of a few others, so thought I better 'sign in' and tell you we are sending our thoughts and prayers your way! Cancer is so unfair...especially for children. We have a 5 year old, Luke, who underwent a BMT for MDS/Monosomy 7 in April 2006 and unfortanately, our 2 yr old daughter was diagnosed with the same cancer in May (to the surprise of us and our doctors) and underwent a BMT 7/12/10. So, we are on this horrible rollercoaster with you. We've been at the U of M for both transplants and love the doctors and nurses there. Hang in there!

Julie Williams
www.caringbridge.org/visit/mollywilliams
Julie Williams <williams.3@hotmail.com>
Foreston, MN USA - Thursday, August 26, 2010 10:31 AM CDT

Just checking in to say Hi Kelly and Abe! I've been thinking about you a lot and hoping that the stomach pains will get better soon! It was fun having Isaac here. 24 hours of video games...but they had fun. Stay Strong and remember I'm here however I can help Kelly!
Candi Slettvedt <ruffles@paulbunyan.net>
- Thursday, August 26, 2010 6:30 AM CDT

Abe, I pray that you will start feeling better. You are one amazing boy. Kelly, you are in my thoughts and prayers too.
Cathy (Hauner) Ward <angelheart26_1999@yahoo.com>
Heidelberg , Germany Europe - Wednesday, August 25, 2010 10:58 PM CDT

Hoping the tummy troubles are getting better for you Abe. Mom, sending lots of prayers your way for perseverance, patience and HOPE. Love and hugs, The Pilots
Liz Pilot
Independence, MN usa - Wednesday, August 25, 2010 10:26 PM CDT

Lotsa love coming from Bemidji........hope your tummy is feeling better. See you soon.
XOXOXO Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Wednesday, August 25, 2010 9:32 PM CDT

Sending lots of love and prayers from Arizona! Go Abe! Go Twins! Go life!
Rita
Mesa, AZ - Tuesday, August 24, 2010 10:13 PM CDT

We are praying for you here in Arkansas! My little 3 year old son Jedidiah is also fighting cancer! He has rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare/aggressive soft tissue and muscle cancer. We are scared too at times but know that we serve a powerful God who is in control. You can read my blog and send me a note if you want to..I can add your name to my blog readers prayer list.
Lori Harper <lorij94@yahoo.com>
Story, Ar - Tuesday, August 24, 2010 4:57 PM CDT

Your Auntie Linda is thinking about you and sending lots of good thoughts your way. I'm still practicing the Jelly Fish Fist Bump you taught me! Love you!
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, August 24, 2010 1:36 PM CDT

hello there mr. abe! you're such a brave, strong boy - i hope you know that! i'm teaching all of our fist bump moves to my co-workers. they think you're pretty cool. have a good day sweetie. love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodinordlund@gmail.com>
grand rapids, mn - Tuesday, August 24, 2010 9:31 AM CDT

Thinking of you and Abe...And prayers are being said for you all here in New York.

Gina Grant
Albany, NY US - Tuesday, August 24, 2010 7:29 AM CDT

Praying for you all from the windy city, Chicago. I can't begin to comprehend your heartbreak and disappointment. What amazing strength and resolve to fight this fight again though. Praying for peace and healing for your family.

Ann <ak94kate@yahoo.com>
Lindenhurst, IL - Tuesday, August 24, 2010 1:42 AM CDT

I am coming to you from Owen Pilot's Caringbridge site. The famous words at our house are "NEVER GIVE UP"!! Clearly you are fighters, keep the faith!! We have added your family to our prayer list (and will include you in the prayer petitions at our church each Sunday so you will have another huge group of people praying for all of you!!) Blessings!!!
Pam Lund
Peshtigo, WI - Monday, August 23, 2010 11:36 PM CDT

Hey, Abe! Hugs to you and your mom. Love, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolisq, MN - Monday, August 23, 2010 10:54 PM CDT

Oh! Kelly,

I could not believe what I was reading on the all-kids relapsed list when I read your post. I am so sorry and heartbroken for your family. To go through treatment for leukemia once is bad enough..to have to go through it 3 times is completely heartbreaking and so unfair. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys as you embark on this new journey towards complete healing. Praying Abe will achieve remission soon and that his chemo and transplant will go as smoothly as possible. Hugs and best wishes always!!!!!!!
April Molle (Logan's Mom) <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Monday, August 23, 2010 9:03 PM CDT

Hey Abe!
I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you. I beleive that God will heal you of this cancer! Our God is an awesome and mighty God and he has the POWER TO HEAL YOU RIGHT NOW!! God is going to do something AMAZING and AWESOME in the lives of you,your family,and everyone around you!
God Bless You Abe!
Emily
Emily Dewes <Dewberrygirl@gmail.com>
- Monday, August 23, 2010 7:05 PM CDT

I read about your courageous fight with leukemia. Our prayers are with you in hopes that Abe and you, his family, has patience as you work through this latest challenge.
The Lord is with you always.
Tami Gaudreau <gpiano321@gmail.com>
Wylie, TX USA - Monday, August 23, 2010 6:22 PM CDT

Hello, Abe and Family,

I know of you because your Auntie Jodi speaks so fondly of you. She has told me how much fun you are, what a big fan of the Twins you are, and how special you are to her and your whole family. Why, if it weren't for you, I would have no idea what a shark fist bump is!

I send you all prayers and thoughts for speedy recovery. Please know that you have touched so many people (even those of us you haven't met yet). And we will continue to pray that you are strong and will get well to do all of your favorite things and more again soon !

Diana Goemann <goema002@umn.edu>
Cohasset, MN USA - Monday, August 23, 2010 5:07 PM CDT

I, too, came here from Owen's CB page to let you know Abe,you will be added to our prayer list! Also praying for brothers as well as Mom & Dad as they fight this battle with you!

Fear knocked
Faith answered
No one was there!

The Dabbs
Louisiana
Jeannette Dabbs <jnetdabn2@cox.net>
Central, LA USA - Monday, August 23, 2010 2:53 PM CDT

I came here from Owen Pilot's CB page to offer prayers for your brave boy Abe. 100% healing hugs sent his way from England. Praying that he will regain remission fast and that he will soon be once again cancer-free for good. Thinking of you all.

love, Nigel XXX
Nigel Burrell <bosca@mondopippi.fsnet.co.uk>
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Monday, August 23, 2010 2:21 PM CDT

We, too, are numb. Like the rest of our CB/8th floor friends, we will go into prayer overdrive for Abe and your entire family. Saw the note on Abby's CB. You will summon the strength, I know you will.

Joey and the Brunners
Mike Brunner <brunner4192@yahoo.com>
Savage, MN - Monday, August 23, 2010 1:25 PM CDT

I cannot find the words to tell you what I am feeling. I am numb!

We are praying, and praying. For your whole family, ugh about his siblings, too....it is so much to process.

Love from Savage-

Natalie and Abby
Natalie and Abby Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
- Monday, August 23, 2010 1:07 PM CDT

So Sorry to hear about the relapse. Prayers for you Abe and both your brother, Mom and Dad from South Africa. My grandson (Reef) was diagnosed with ALL aged 5 months. He is now 11 months post bone marrow transplant and is doing very well. He is still cancer free, but suffers from graft versus host disease as a result.

You are soooo brave and deserve to be rid of this monster once and for all. The BMT will do the trick, it did with Reefie who turns 3 next month.
Charmeon Carneson <charmeonc@gmail.com>
Johannesbur, SOUTH AFRICA - Monday, August 23, 2010 12:50 AM CDT

Woke up thinking about you Abe. Brought a smile to my face. Hang in there Kelly - you are a WONDERFUL mom :)
Liz Pilot
Maple Plain, MN usa - Monday, August 23, 2010 10:33 AM CDT

Hi guys,

My heart is broken and I feel sick as I read of this new development in your sweet Abe's story. I am so sorry you guys have to endure more junk in order to regain full health. Our prayers are with all of you....and your medical team. I can't imagine the frustration and exhaustion you are all feeling. I am just so sorry. I know your family well enough, however, to know that you are going to dust yourselves off and just do what needs to be done....all with faith and a good attitude. You will see him through this! Our prayers are also being lifted for the donor that will help Mr. Abe FINALLY rid his body of this beast. S/he is out there....and has the wonderful cells that will allow Abe to grow up, grow old, and be healthy and strong. Keep the faith, guys! We are standing right beside you. God bless!

The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Monday, August 23, 2010 7:49 AM CDT

Our thoughts and prayers are coming your way as you ride this up and down rollercoaster they call cancer. Abe you sure are a trooper and are amazing to read about. We were sent your way from Owen's caringbridge website...God Bless you and continue to give you strength and HOPE...In Hope
Kim Anderson <kanderson@blairstreeofhope.org>
Minnetonka, MN usa - Monday, August 23, 2010 7:15 AM CDT

I wish the road were smoother, but I know you guys can do this! I'm a 6 year transplant celebrator (for CML), and the U of M folks are the best of the best in the field. We're with you!
Jane Snell Copes <jscopes66@hotmail.com>
Inver Grove Heights, MN USA - Monday, August 23, 2010 6:29 AM CDT

My heart is broken to hear that Abe has relapsed again. I just can't find the words to express the strong emotions that flood me. I can't imagine how immensely frustrating, among many other things, this is to you all. I am so sorry.

I have yet to meet the Mighty Abe, but from what I hear...he is amazingly sweet and incredibly awesome! He will rise up, and he will win this battle!

I am beleiving and trusting in not only Abe's healing, but also that God will provide in every way on the journey all that each of you needs. That His healing and protective hands will be on Abe, and that His presence will surround all of you, that you will find rest in the loving arms of Jesus.

Please know that we are standing on God's promises for Abe and your family, and that we are regularly remembering you in our faithful prayers.

"Those who go to God Most High for safety will be protected by the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, 'You are my place of safety and protection. You are my God and I trust you.'" Psalm 91:1-2

"I leave you peace; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world does. So don't let your hearts be troubled or afraid." John 14:27

" The Lord hears good people when they cry out to him, and he saves them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and he saves those whose spirits have been crushed." Psalm 34:17-18

Godspeed. Hugs, Angie

www.caringbridge.org/visit/harristvedt
Angie Tvedt <tvedt@jetup.net>
Milaca , MN - Monday, August 23, 2010 0:23 AM CDT

I come to Abe's site from Owen Pilot's Caringbridge site. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort and peace knowing that people all over the world are praying for your family.
Cheryl Birong <cbirong@q.com>
Sierra Vista, AZ USA - Sunday, August 22, 2010 10:14 PM CDT

Sending caring thoughts to a great fellow and his family.
Corella Thorbeck
Plymouth, MN - Sunday, August 22, 2010 10:11 PM CDT

So sorry to hear this news. Put on the boxing gloves, Abe! You're going to beat this beastQ

Sending all of you my prayers.
Roxann <horsesetc@msn.com>
Audubon, MN usa - Sunday, August 22, 2010 9:59 PM CDT

hey abe! thinking about you lots! hope you had a good weekend. love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodinordlund@gmail.com>
grand rapids, mn - Sunday, August 22, 2010 5:02 PM CDT

Hope you had fun with dad and ben this weekend. Can't wait to see you guys next weekend. Love, Auntie Marci
Marci boes <mboe@wha.k12.mn.us>
bemidji, mn - Sunday, August 22, 2010 4:44 PM CDT

Hi guys,
I'm so sorry to hear about Abe's relapse. You're right - there just aren't any words. But if at first you don't succeed.... And the third time is the charm, right? I know the thought of transplant is a very scary venture right now, and has been all along for you. But you will be in the most amazing and caring place at the U of MN, and the passion the doctors and nurses have for their patients is unparalled. The U is the Mecca for pediatric transplants. And with the double cord transplants now, it is amazing what can be beat back and defeated. We're keeping all of you in our closest prayers. Stay strong and BELIEVE that this will be the last of the battles and those nasty little cells that seem to want to make a comeback will raise their white flags and retreat forever. God Bless you guys.
Terri & Bailey Peterson <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Sunday, August 22, 2010 7:55 AM CDT

Hi Abe & family! Hope you had a good night at Auntie Linda's and lets hope that those darn Twinkies do better tomorrow. Aiden is still talking about the fun he had playing softball with you at Marci's.
Thinking and keeping you in our thoughts!
Michelle-KC-Aiden & Little Carleigh Jo
Michelle <michellehanevold@hotmail.com>
Bagley, MN United States - Saturday, August 21, 2010 9:56 PM CDT

Thinkin' about you today...and EVERY day! Sending you lots of kisses which I know you love. Ha Ha. Okay, then, we'll do fist bumps. We're all in this with you. Go Abe! Go Team Abe! xoxoxoxoxoxoxo Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Saturday, August 21, 2010 2:42 PM CDT

Your WHOLE family is in our thoughts and prayers. Heidi
Heidi Reynolds <heidiho@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN USA - Friday, August 20, 2010 11:07 PM CDT

Kelly & Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, especially your little boy, Abe. We are terribly sorry you have been fighting this for so long. Good luck and know there are many people rooting for you!
Love,
Matt, Anne, Connor & Ashlyn Maxwell
Anne (Karsnia) Maxwell <horseplay@mchsi.com>
Savage, MN US - Friday, August 20, 2010 8:33 PM CDT

Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Lori Reierson <lmreierson@frontiernet.net>
- Friday, August 20, 2010 4:12 PM CDT

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! Abe is a strong little man and has a terrific support system! Stay strong and continue to be hopeful. You will get through this!
Beth Bachmeier
Littlefork, Mn - Friday, August 20, 2010 3:04 PM CDT

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Stay Strong-
Kristi and Family
Kristi Portugue <kportugue@mnscsc.org>
St. Peter, MN USA - Friday, August 20, 2010 2:46 PM CDT

Hi, Abe. I got to meet you and your mom last night at your Auntie Lindas. I have already shared the story of you taking your white socks off to see the Twins vs. White Sox game with many people! Very Funny - What a TRUE TWINS FAN!
You and your family are always in my prayers - your Aunt Linda is a very special, dear friend of mine.
Love,
Erna
Erna Dalen <erna@ernadalen.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, August 20, 2010 11:13 AM CDT

Abe, Al, Kelly and boys,
We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers as you brave another series of treatments. Stay positive and keep smiling. :)
Kevin and Bonita <kevinhanson@wiktel.com>
Hallock, MN - Friday, August 20, 2010 11:12 AM CDT

Hey Awesome and Amazing ABE!
It was SO fun to play tennis AND ping-pong with you! I am going to work on my OWN sneaky ping-pong serve...so watch out!! Be sure to remind your Mom and your Aunt Linda that you beat them both BADLY!! Next time you come to the tennis center the courts are going to be PURPLE, your favorite color!
Judy Long
minneapolis, MN us - Friday, August 20, 2010 11:03 AM CDT

hey abe! hope auntie linda, jennifer and harsha are keeping you and your mom busy! did you see the twins stink up the field last night?? oh well, at least they were awesome at the game you saw! go twins! go abe!! miss and love you, auntie jodi (shark fist bump)
jodi nordlund <jodinordlund@gmail.com>
grand rapids, mn - Friday, August 20, 2010 10:10 AM CDT

Hi Abe,
We are planning a trip to the cities next weekend. Can't wait to see you, we miss and your mom so much. Let us know if you need anything.
Love you, Auntie Marci

MarciBoes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, - Friday, August 20, 2010 8:57 AM CDT

Hey dude! I hear you got to see two Twins games. Very cool! I hope to see you soon. Love you lots, kiddo.
Jennifer Langeness <jlangeness@yahoo.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, August 19, 2010 5:45 PM CDT

Abe,

Hope to have another spirited round of air and bubble hockey with you soon.

Keep strong!

Harsha
- Thursday, August 19, 2010 5:36 PM CDT

Hey Abe...Hugs and Kisses and Jelly Fish Fist Bumps from Auntie Linda! Love you lots.
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, August 19, 2010 4:33 PM CDT

Abe, Thank you so much for painting me a picture for my birthday. I put it on the stand right by my bed so it's the first thing I see every morning. I love you sweet boy.

Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, MN - Friday, August 13, 2010 10:55 PM CDT

Hey Abe! How's the tennis dude??? Wow! You could really hit those balls. Great seeing you and your mom.
Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, May 6, 2010 3:32 PM CDT

Abe! Hope you remembered to say "rabbit.rabbit.rabbit" today. :)
xxoo Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, April 1, 2010 10:44 PM CDT

Hello Abe and Peeps! How is everyone up there?? I always think of you when Dave and I make our CenterPeeps for his family's contest. Sure do miss seeing you here in Minneapolis but am sooooo happy you can be at HOME! Hugs and kisses to all. Love, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, March 31, 2010 1:13 PM CDT

Abe and family, just checking in, GREAT JOB ABE!!!!!! We are so proud of you and soooooooo happy for you that it is OVER!!! Normal life is great and we cannot take NORMAL for granted can we? Life is so prescious, especially when it is about handsome, young men like you. You did a fabulous job handling this journey, I hope all is well for everyone else at your house and now you can just be Abe! Go Twins, huh? Wow, cannot wait to attend a game a the new Twins park, it is sooooo nice! God Bless you and your family, the Humbert Family
Laurie Humbert
- Friday, March 26, 2010 2:43 PM CDT

Hey Abe! Can't wait to see you this weekend. Have you thought about what you want to do on Sunday?
Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:54 AM CST

Hey Abe. Hope you're feeling better. Will you be cheering the Vikings on today??? GO VIKES!
Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Sunday, January 24, 2010 2:43 PM CST

Hey there Off Treatment Abe! Glad things are going well. Happy New Year! Love you lots, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Friday, January 8, 2010 1:07 PM CST

congrats on the good news brudder. happy new year from wasilla.

kevin fagerstrom <kgfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
wasilla, ak usa - Wednesday, January 6, 2010 10:24 PM CST

GREAT news! I'm so happy for all of you! I'll share the news with the rest of my family.
Patti Church <pchurch@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN - Wednesday, January 6, 2010 8:34 PM CST

Guys!!!!!! Congratulations! Done, done, done....forever! What an amazing way to finish up the year and quite literally start anew! We are so proud of you, Abe. You have handled things with such grace and courage. I think you are amazing! Enjoy the chemo free life...this time for good!

Much love,
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, January 2, 2010 8:58 AM CST

Abe,
I don't know if you remember us by Conner played Wii with you at the hospital one day. It was quite awhile ago now that we think about it. We were so happy to hear you had your last chemo session this month! Way to go!!! Hope your test results are good! Conner is doing well. So far so good with him. Hope you had a great Christmas and have a happy New Year!!
www.caringbridge.org/visit/connerstadler
The Stadler's (Todd, Danielle, Conner & Trent) <dstadler@hotmail.com>
North Branch, MN USA - Thursday, December 31, 2009 7:42 PM CST

Thinking of you today sweetie pie. Can't wait to spend New Year's Eve with you tomorrow night!!

Love you, Auntie Marci
marci boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
bemidji, mn - Wednesday, December 30, 2009 10:52 AM CST

It's been forever since we've written you a message but what a great time to do so. Congrats on your end to Chemo Abe!! A big high five to you. You've been so brave and we're so proud of you. Enjoy the rest of 3rd grade!!
Candi, Travis and Taylor Slettvedt <ruffles@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN - Monday, December 28, 2009 10:24 PM CST

Sending the BIGGEST HUGS from cold I.Falls! WOW! YOU DID IT!!!!!!! So happy and sooooo proud of you all! What a wonderful Christmas and Birthday present, you will remember your 9th birthday forever! I am so happy you will resume to normalcy too. We pray for you each night and will continue to do so. Blaine is done too, YEAH!! What a great feeling to have the LAST one done! God Bless you all, we are so very happy for you all! Congrats and the Happiest New Year ahead! Love, the Humbert Family
Laurie Humbert
International Falls, MN USA - Monday, December 28, 2009 5:14 PM CST

Merry Christmas!

Hugs,
Jen Vogel

Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN United States - Tuesday, December 22, 2009 7:51 PM CST

happy birthday and yahoo on your last treatment brudder.

remy and the girls say hello and happy b-day too. enjoy christmas and vacation. maybe you can catch some fish.

merry christmas from wasilla
kevin fagerstrom <kgfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
wasilla, ak 99654 - Tuesday, December 22, 2009 1:40 PM CST

Abe,
Yippee! WooHoo! Cool Beans! (oops, I mean Cool Penguins!)
Am so excited that you had your last chemo treatment today. And I loved being with you on your birthday.
You are my hero, Abe. Love you lots and lots! Auntie Linda

Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Monday, December 21, 2009 4:07 PM CST

Abe,
Happy birthday! SO many goood and happy wishes or you on your birthday and end of chemo treatment. Cant wait to se you in a few days.
I gotta share a new christmas joke with you. How does Santa get back up the chimney soo many times on CHristmas? He eats lots of beans for lunch, maybe even a irish bean soup with 239 beans, because if it had one more bean, it would be 2 faaaarty (240). HAH!
HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT DAY.
LOve, UB and AM #2
brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, - Sunday, December 20, 2009 7:45 PM CST

Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday and birthday too Wendy Wells and Allie Moller
Wendy Wells <Marikalex @aol . Com>
- Thursday, December 17, 2009 5:15 PM CST

Hey, Abe! Only a couple more days until you come to Minneapois.
What do you want to do to celebrate your 9th birthday??? We will have fun! Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, December 17, 2009 2:12 PM CST

Kelly, I miss you dear friend. The days we spent on the 8th floor seem like a distant memory, but also seem like yesterday. Do you know what I mean? I am so proud, so elated, so excited that Abe will be going off treatment on the 21st! Merry Christmas to him. What a remarkable, brave, strong and resilient young man. All the blessings of the new year from our family to yours. Always in our hearts - The Pilots
Liz Pilot
- Thursday, December 17, 2009 8:56 AM CST

HI Abe,
I get to work with your GREAT AUNT LINDA here at the tennis center. Do you know that she is learning to play tennis? Maybe sometime you, Linda, maybe your Mom and I can all play together? I could be on your team and we'll put your mom & Aunt Linda together.
I think Penguins are pretty cool. I only wish they could talk to tell us what they are thinking! I can tell you what I'm thinking...DOWN WITH CANCER and UP WITH ABE!!
Judy LOng <judy@fwtec.org>
Mpls, MN USA - Monday, December 14, 2009 7:11 PM CST

I am so excited he is going to be done .... Congrats .... I love that word OFF TREATMENT.... I have a big smile and warm and fussies in my tummy for you and your family... ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
denise Beals.. Taylors mom <denise107@aol.com>
ca - Monday, December 14, 2009 6:07 PM CST

Yeah, Abe! Way to go! Can't wait to see you on your birthday. Sorry that you will be in Minneapolis and not at HOME, but we will have lots of fun! ANYTHING that you want to do! Lots of love, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Sunday, December 13, 2009 5:29 PM CST

Wow!!! I thought Abe had one more year of this relapse protocol, so I am very, very excited to hear that he is finally done with it all and can begin a new, healthy, happy, CARE-FREE life very soon. Abe, you are one amazing little guy. We're really proud of all you've been through and for keeping your head up and persevering. You deserve a lifetime of happiness and good health. I'm thinkin' it's going to be starting about the time you kick off your big Number 9 birthday. Have a great month, Fagerstroms. And a very merriest of Christmases, with a lifetime of more to come.
Terri & Bailey Peterson <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Friday, December 11, 2009 3:35 PM CST

Looks like my entry did post. Sorry about the repeats. My system was having a glitch!

Have a great weekend!
Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN United States - Friday, December 11, 2009 8:55 AM CST

Wow - did I read that correctly? I'm sooooooo happy & excited to read your almost done with treatment! Kelly - just thinking about Abe spending 7 out of 9 birthdays in treatment just brought tears to my eyes. You can finally put this chapter to rest. Get ready to start your "New normal". We are sharing in your excitement!

WOW! Abe, you have been such a trooper and such an inspiration to so many! I love your "Lasts" checklist. That's how we did it to and it was such an amazing feeling when those days came and gone : ) We wish you a HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY ABE! I think that is the greatest gift anyone could ask for!

WAY TO GO FAGERSTROM'S!

Hugs to you all!
Jen Vogel

jennifer Vogel <jennifer@speedyprintinc.com>
Becker, MN United States - Thursday, December 10, 2009 6:35 PM CST

Wow - did I read that correctly? I'm sooooooo happy & excited to read your almost done with treatment! Kelly - just thinking about Abe spending 7 out of 9 birthdays in treatment just brought tears to my eyes. You can finally put this chapter to rest. Get ready to start your "New normal". We are sharing in your excitement!

WOW! Abe, you have been such a trooper and such an inspiration to so many! I love your "Lasts" checklist. That's how we did it to and it was such an amazing feeling when those days came and gone : ) We wish you a HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY ABE! I think that is the greatest gift anyone could ask for!

WAY TO GO FAGERSTROM'S!

Hugs to you all!
Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN United States - Thursday, December 10, 2009 6:30 PM CST

Wow - did I read that correctly? I'm sooooooo happy & excited to read your almost done with treatment! Kelly - just thinking about Abe spending 7 out of 9 birthdays in treatment just brought tears to my eyes. You can finally put this chapter to rest. Get ready to start your "New normal". We are sharing in your excitement!

WOW! Abe, you have been such a trooper and such an inspiration to so many! I love your "Lasts" checklist. That's how we did it to and it was such an amazing feeling when those days came and gone : ) We wish you a HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY ABE! I think that is the greatest gift anyone could ask for!

WAY TO GO FAGERSTROM'S!

Hugs to you all!
Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN United States - Thursday, December 10, 2009 6:28 PM CST

Wow - did I read that correctly? I'm sooooooo happy & excited to read your almost done with treatment! Kelly - just thinking about Abe spending 7 out of 9 birthdays in treatment just brought tears to my eyes. You can finally put this chapter to rest. Get ready to start your "New normal". We are sharing in your excitement!

WOW! Abe, you have been such a trooper and such an inspiration to so many! I love your "Lasts" checklist. That's how we did it to and it was such an amazing feeling when those days came and gone : ) We wish you a HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY ABE! I think that is the greatest gift anyone could ask for!

WAY TO GO FAGERSTROM'S!

Hugs to you all!
Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN United States - Thursday, December 10, 2009 6:25 PM CST

Loved seeing you, Ben and your mom this weekend. Can't believe you got your old Auntie Linda to go down that slide at the HopeKids party! And going to Holidazzle with you is always fun. xxoo Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, December 8, 2009 1:06 PM CST

Hey, Abe! Can't wait to see you this weekend. We will have fun fun fun! xxoo Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Monday, November 30, 2009 11:14 PM CST

Happy Thanksgiving to the Fagerstrom family!
Have a wonderful day at Marci's house.
Give hugs from me to everyone! xxoo Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:18 AM CST

Hi Abe and Family - Best Wishes sent from frosty Int'l Falls! It is getting cold, then the s word will start soon. Hope all is well at your house and you are feeling good. Looking forward to your graduation date too Abe! Hang in there it is coming! God Bless you all, stay strong and healthy and mostly enjoy life to the fullest each and every day! Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Love, the Humbert Family
Laurie Humbert <sales@midwestsportswear.us>
- Friday, November 20, 2009 8:14 PM CST

hi abe and mommy
you guys have not written in a while.. No news is good news I always say... I hope you had a great halloween.
taylor goes into the hospital on mon for methotrexate.
she just got a cold so who knows what that will mean ..
denise <denise107@aol.com>
hacienda heights, ca la - Saturday, November 14, 2009 3:36 PM CST

Say it ain't so, Go Go! Can't believe he's leaving the Twins. We'll have to find another favorite player, I guess! How are you? Can't wait to see pictures of you and your brothers from Halloween. Hope you had lots of fun. Miss you but am glad you can be at HOME! Hugs and kisses from Lava Lamp Linder a.k.a. Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Monday, November 9, 2009 12:28 AM CST

Abe,
Tell your Mom happy birthday today! We hope you are feeling good able to go to school with your friends.
Love, UB and AM
brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, CO United States - Sunday, November 1, 2009 9:07 AM CST

Hello Fagerstrom family! Thinking about you and wishing all of you a Happy Halloween. Love, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, October 29, 2009 1:42 PM CDT

Hi Guys!

Hoping everyone is staying H1N1 FREE? We had it last week...ick!

We hope Abe is feeling great and having a good start with the school year!

Hoping we get a indian summer yet this fall. This snow is nuts!

Holding you all close!
Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Wednesday, October 14, 2009 7:27 PM CDT

Hey Abe! Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.
xxoo Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, October 14, 2009 3:22 PM CDT

Go Go Gomez! Yeah! Was so much fun talking to you after the game last night. Are you still doing that Happy Dance??? Go Twins! Go Abe! xxoo Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, October 7, 2009 1:04 PM CDT

GO TWINS!!! Can you believe it, Abe?!! After we beat the Tigers tomorrow, we'll have to have a Twins party to help us beat the Yankees.

Hope you're having fun. I miss you and your brothers! Come to Grand Rapids soon!

Love, Auntie Jodi
jodi nordlund <jodinordlund@gmail.com>
grand rapids, mn - Monday, October 5, 2009 11:15 AM CDT

Thanks for the nice note you left for me yesterday. I miss you already!
xxoo Auntie Linda a.k.a. Lava Lamp Linder
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:49 PM CDT

Hey there, Abe! It was soooo good having you and your mom, Jodi, and Kenzie here this weekend. Wish the Twins had won the game we went to, but we still had fun. Hope your sore arm feels better. Those flu shots are no fun!!! Let me know what you make out of my big dishwasher box. Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, September 22, 2009 3:25 PM CDT

Hey Aber, Have fun at the Twins game on Sunday, make em win! Please give Kenzie a hug from me and tell her to call home more often!!

Love ya,
Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Friday, September 18, 2009 4:17 PM CDT

Hey Abe! I can't wait until the Twins game!!! Maybe we should make some signs when we're at Linder's. I hope that you are having fun at school this week. See you soon! Love, Auntie Jodi
jodi nordlund <jodinordlund@gmail.com>
grand rapids, mn - Wednesday, September 9, 2009 10:59 AM CDT

oh......and Happy Anniversary Kelly & Al!!!!!!!

M.
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Monday, September 7, 2009 8:27 AM CDT

Hey Abe, thanks to you and your family for the great meal and card game last night. Kenzie, grandma and I had lots of fun. Happy first day of 3rd grade tomorrow - love your Twins backpack!
XXOO Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Monday, September 7, 2009 8:26 AM CDT

Happy Anniversary, Guys! Hope you were able to get away to celebrate a little bit!

I am so happy that Abe gets to start the year off in school! That is HUGE! I hope they all have a great year! We started last week Monday, and we were all looking forward to this long weekend...it's always an adjustment.

Sounds like you guys have tons of stuff to pack in before the summer ends! Enjoy each other!

Love,
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, September 6, 2009 12:24 AM CDT

Hey Abe, and the Fagerstom family! How are you all? Sounds like things are going well and everyone is excited for school, my kids here too! We pray for you each night and that you will have a breeze of time til the end of your journey! You are tough and strong and YOU CAN DO IT!! Cheer those Twins on to catch up and get into the playoffs. "GO, GO, GOMEZ!! Have a great weekend and good luck on the first day of school! God Bless and we will say an extra prayer to the Neutriphil Angel to bring you some better counts to stay on track. Love, the Humbert Family
Laurie Humbert
International Falls, MN USA - Thursday, September 3, 2009 4:54 PM CDT

Hey Abe! Hope you're enjoying your last days of summer before you go back to school.
I miss you. When will you be coming to Minneapolis again? Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, September 2, 2009 12:44 AM CDT

Mr. Abe - your summer sounds a lot like ours. I'm wondering if you and Mr. Owen are on the same maintenance plan - sounds very familiar?? Anyhow, good luck with the start of school - how fun. Kelly, what will you do with yourself all day? Come down and we'll have coffee and go shopping. WE deserve that. Miss you guys, but are glad to not visit on the 8th floor. Lots of Love and Sending good health and no flu viruses :)
Liz and Owen Pilot <pilot4pack@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, August 25, 2009 8:18 AM CDT

Thanks for the update Kelly. It's awesome to know that things are going pretty well for you guys and that Abe's got to somewhat enjoy his summer vacation. Keep up the strong fight Abe!! Kelly, would love to connect on one of your trips to Mpls. Send me an email if you're going to have some time to spare. Take care and always keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
Angie
- Wednesday, August 19, 2009 3:23 PM CDT

Checking in on you guys. Enjoy the rest of the summer.

Natalie and Abby Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
Savage, MN - Wednesday, August 19, 2009 2:32 PM CDT

abe! the relay for life was awesome! i think you walked (and sometimes ran!) more laps than the rest of us. way to go. how was your trip to the cities? come and visit me sometime! love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodinordlund@gmail.com>
grand rapids, mn - Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:32 AM CDT

Hey Abe...can't wait to see you tomorrow at Relay for Life. Team Abe & the Gang rocks!!! Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Friday, August 7, 2009 11:05 AM CDT

hey brudder,

it was good to see you last week. remy sure liked to go to your house and play. i think he misses his cousins. your baseball swing is looking pretty good, i think you'll be hitting homers next summer. taia is playing in a soccer tournament this weekend so we are busy with that. hang in there brudder, take care, uncle kevin and auntie ginny

Hi Abe! Are you guys still doing Free Sale? Just wondering. How are you? I hope you are still having lots of fun!
Taia
Hi Abe is Isaac still playing Wii and watching Harry Potter?
I cant wait to go back to Bemidji!
Kira
remy
kevin fagerstrom <kgfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
wasilla, ak usa - Saturday, August 1, 2009 10:40 PM CDT

Hi Abe! You don't know me but I know a little bit about you. I work with your aunt Missy in Denver and she keeps me updated on how you are doing. I'm very glad to hear that you are doing so well. I know the treatments are tough and not very fun but man, you are a warrior. I read the latest update and I can't believe how strong you are. I want you to know me and my family pray for you and your family very often. Just know that people in Colorado care for you too. I want you to stay strong buddy, you're almost done. You think the Twins will catch the Tigers? I think so too!
Michael McConnell <mvm_2379@hotmail.com>
Denver, CO USA - Monday, July 27, 2009 4:43 PM CDT

Sooooo good to hear from you, and even better to hear how well things are going!!!!! We always assume no news is good news, but it is GREAT to hear the details of that good news!

Our prayers continue.....emjoy the rest of this quickly fading summer!

Love, The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
St, Joseph, MN USA - Saturday, July 18, 2009 11:28 AM CDT

Abe,
Glad to hear you are enjoying the summer and playing a little golf! I'm working in some new jokes and will post this weekend for your review and approval - dont be too harsh on my humor. Good luck in the next month with the treatments and Go Go Twins!
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com >
denver , co - Thursday, July 16, 2009 9:25 PM CDT

Hey Abe. Great having you and Ben and your mom here. See you again soon! Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, July 14, 2009 11:19 PM CDT

Abe,Wishing you all a wonderful Fourth Of July!

God bless,love & hugs,Linn,Michael,Daniel , Ariel & Private 1st class Bret Marrero
The Marrero's <gillinn7@msn.com>
- Saturday, July 4, 2009 10:55 AM CDT

Hey there, Abe/Puggy...how are ya doin'??? I miss you sooooo much but am so glad you can be HOME in Bemidji. My house is way too quiet when you aren't here! Maybe I'll get to see you when I'm in Bemidji over the 4th of July. I want to hear all about the things you've been doing. Love you lots, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Saturday, June 20, 2009 1:25 PM CDT

Helloooo Abe,
What ya doing these days? Hanging out on the green lawn enjoying the sun, fishing, eatin popsickles and having fun! Just checking in on you and hope all is well
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com >
denver , co - Friday, June 12, 2009 4:54 PM CDT

Hey Abe, haven't seen your cute little face in awhile. Tanner is away at camp this week so our house is pretty quiet. Kenzie started a new job at Subway, so far she wraps sandwiches and cuts tomatoes. She says it is exhausting.....funny girl. Come and visit us some time soon.
Love You,
Auntie Marci
M. Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Wednesday, June 10, 2009 8:43 AM CDT

Abe,We hope you're having a wonderful day.

God bless,love & hugs,Linn,Michael,Daniel & Ariel
The Marrero's <gillinn7@msn.com>
Port Orchard, WA USA - Sunday, June 7, 2009 1:18 AM CDT

abe! hope you're having a good week. you must be about done with school, eh? i'll send you photos of your "frenchman" pose as soon as i figure out how to download pictures from my camera! hugs to you and your brothers. love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Tuesday, June 2, 2009 12:37 AM CDT

Hey there Abe, a.k.a. Puggy! Had so much fun bowling with you last night - even though you
kicked my butt! Have a great rest of the week and I'll see you next weekend.
Hugs and kisses, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, May 27, 2009 12:24 AM CDT

Hi all, Kelly it was soooo great to see you and Marci at the DJ. Oops, I mean CJ's in Littlefork. You look great! Abe, you have such a cool mom and she loves you to the moon and over the rainbow! God Bless you little man and we will pray that things continue to keep going well for you. Mom said you can all see the light at the end of your tunnel too, GREAT!!! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers for lots of sunshine at the Fagerstrom house for a fun filled, happy, not to many dr. visits, and a wonderful summer! Go Abe!! Love always, the Humbert Family

Blaine says go, go Gomez!
Laurie Humbert <sales@midwestsportswear.us>
International Falls, MN USA - Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10:20 AM CDT

Abe, we hope our treatment went good today. A long day at clinic for sure, so hoping you survived and outa there by now! Kelly it was so nice to finally meet you today! I always wonder if I'll meet any of these faces from CaringBridge. Hope your day went well!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Tuesday, May 26, 2009 3:19 PM CDT

Love the new photo, too! The girls are hoping you might be in school during the next two weeks - they miss you. Hope you are feeling okay....

Sherry Mergens <mergens36@yahoo.com>
Bemidji, MN USA - Monday, May 25, 2009 10:29 PM CDT

No news...is good news!

I love the new picture on your home page. I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather we are having this long weekend.

Thinking of you!

Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Sunday, May 24, 2009 9:50 AM CDT

Hi! Kelly~

Thank you so much for your message and support! :) I thought about you guys when this all came up because I knew Abe had recently been through this! I am so happy that his results were good and he is still in remission! :) You know what's weird.......one of the nurses told me they see funky cells more often with the relapsed kids! He said it's usually because their marrow is just completely exhausted from all the chemo......sure makes sense!

I love the updated picture of Abe! He is just too cute! :)

I hope that you all have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!!!

Best wishes
April Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Saturday, May 23, 2009 6:35 PM CDT

Hey Abe,
Am looking forward to seeing you and your family in Littlefork this weekend for our annual picnic! I've been practicing for the bean bag toss so I can kick your butt. Ha Ha Ha Love you, Auntie Linda

Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, May 21, 2009 2:30 PM CDT

Hey your new pictures are great! The cousins love to swim too. School's almost out up here - what kind of fun stuff will you guys do this summer? Miss you, love you-
Aunti Ginny, Uncle Kevin and three little birds <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Sunday, May 17, 2009 2:37 AM CDT

Abe and family,
Can't wait to hear all about the weekend! Love the new photos. Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Monday, May 11, 2009 10:17 PM CDT

Hey guys!

Long time no hear.....Guessing that means everything is well and wonderful and fabulous at your house!!!

Hugs from all of us! Happy Mother's Day, Kelly!

Mary
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Friday, May 8, 2009 9:37 AM CDT

Hey Abe...you should be here any minute. Yeah! Como Zoo, here we come! Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Sunday, May 3, 2009 12:58 AM CDT

Am getting excited to see you this weekend when you come to Minneapolis.
What do you want to do???
We will have fun! Love and hugs, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Monday, April 27, 2009 1:39 PM CDT

Hey Abe...it was great seeing you, your mom, and Ben on Saturday at Uncle Don's house. I sure do miss you when you're not at my house but I'm sooooo glad you can be home in Bemidji. Have you been out riding your bike? I send lots of hugs and kisses. xxoo Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, April 22, 2009 3:27 PM CDT

Superman Go-Go Abe!! Great to see you at Uncle Don and Auntie RuthAnn's house. I'm glad you got to go on a 4-wheeler ride with Uncle Don. He's a good driver. See you soon - I can't wait for you to stay at my new house in Grand Rapids! Make sure you tell Ben congratulations for 3rd place at the Pinewood Derby! Later, Love, Auntie Jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Sunday, April 19, 2009 2:57 PM CDT

Hi Abe,
Uncle Kevin sent me the link to your guest book. I am another cousin you might not of heard about. I am your father's cousin. Your grandpa Jerry and my dad (Ernie) were brothers. You can see pictures of your heritage at

http://tburgh.typepad.com/tamara_ann_burgh/my-inupiaqeskimo-family.html

So glad to hear you're doing better. We've had you and your brother's picture (laying on the grass in the leaves) posted on our refrigerator for a long time. We think about you.

Happy Spring! Tamara (your cousin) and Mary Jane (your aunt)
Tamara Burgh <tburgh@sbcglobal.net>
Bella Vista, AR USA - Tuesday, April 14, 2009 12:05 AM CDT

Hi Abe and all. Hope you had a wonderful Easter with all the family at your house. Wish I could have been there, too. Miss you lots! Did you have an Easter egg hunt? I found the most Peeps at Dave's family's Peep Hunt. Yeah! Hope to see you next week with I'm in town.
Hugs and kisses, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Sunday, April 12, 2009 10:28 PM CDT

GREAT NEWS ABOUT YOUR BONE MARROW RESULTS!!!!!!

HAPPY EASTER GUYS!

Hope you have a beautiful Easter celebration with your loved ones surrounding you!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Sunday, April 12, 2009 8:33 AM CDT

Hey Abe and family! Hope all is well there, SOOOOO happy for your results, you are so tough Abe! Very proud of your courage and strength! YOU ROCK!!! Hope the Easter Bunny is good to you and your brothers too! Have fun and give your mom a hug for me! Take care and good luck buddy! God Bless, Laurie Humbert (Blaine says hi too)
Laurie Humbert
- Friday, April 10, 2009 1:10 PM CDT

Hi Abe, it was fun having you and your family at our house the other day. See you on Easter!

Love,
Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn us - Thursday, April 9, 2009 1:51 PM CDT

Hi there Abe,
I am new here. I just wanted to let you know that I will keep you in my prayers. So glad to hear the bone marrow was clear. I have such admiration for all you children fighting cancer. You are so brave! Keep up the good work.
Love,
Lisa
Lisa Eddy <rsrmine1@twcny.rr.com>
Marcellus, NY - Tuesday, April 7, 2009 6:08 AM CDT

hey brudder,

thanks for the card and the picture. they are on the fridge now. i just got back from deadhorse, it was 20 below there. alapaa. we had the barfovirus at our house this week and we all seemed to get a bit of it. hopefully we are done with that. anyway, hope you are enjoying the time you get to spend at home and good old j.w. smith elementary. take care.

uncle, auntie, things one and two, and curious george(remy)
kevin fagerstrom <kgfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
wasilla, ak usa - Tuesday, April 7, 2009 3:54 AM CDT

Abe,
What ya doing? We are finishing up with our third snow storm n the last week. We haven't had snow most of the winter so it's great to have some white stuff to shovel and in the yard. It melts pretty quick here just like an ice cream cone in the summer. What's your favorite flavor of ice cream? Hope you are all well and we'll be rooting for the Beavers this thurday!
Love, UB and AM
brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, cO - Saturday, April 4, 2009 6:27 PM CDT

Hey Abe... I was able to get the DVD charger that was left at Short Stay on your last visit. Maybe you owe me a hug and kiss when I next see you?!?! Hope you are doing well. xxoo Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Saturday, April 4, 2009 5:07 PM CDT

Abe,
What do Beavers and Irish have in common? They both like the color green.

What color of green is better on the hockey rink? Last night it was beaver green! Go Beavers! Hope you are having fun at home and feel good enough to go to school this week.

Love, UB and AM
brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
DEnver, CO United States - Sunday, March 29, 2009 3:50 PM CDT

hey how are you today im hope's sister im emily are you good how are you feeling today what do you like have a good day what's up today well how are you abe you do not know me love emily

Emily Fairchild <fairchildsign@frontiernet.net>
Littlefork, MN United States - Friday, March 27, 2009 11:18 AM CDT

Awesome news to hear! That is just wonderful!

Pam Kelm
Bemidji , mn - Thursday, March 26, 2009 11:26 AM CDT

Thank God! Great news, and we are celebrating with you!
Much love,
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, March 25, 2009 9:00 PM CDT

hey brudder,

good news on the bone marrow. misters says hello, he's drawing pictures and hanging out with dad today. have a good week,

wasilla fagerstroms
kevin fagerstrom <kgfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
wasilla, ak usa - Wednesday, March 25, 2009 2:43 PM CDT

Hi Abe, I grew up in the same town with your Dad & Uncle Brian. I just came across your website on the internet and saw the good news you received today. I'm so happy for you and your family. I will definitely add you to my daily prayers and will check back on you soon.
Teresa
Teresa Sogard Robarge <trobarge512@aol.com>
Mesquite, TX USA - Wednesday, March 25, 2009 0:23 AM CDT

Wow, well, I don't tune in for a week and look what happens!! Well we are sure relieved to hear that Abe's marrow remains great. You are the Might Marrow Man! We're proud of you, Abe - and we're sorry about your hair, too. Guess you'd better stock up on some extra sunblock for the next few months. We're happy you're back home, back to school, and having some fun again. You are in our prayers every day. God Bless you, Abe.
Terri & Bailey - www.caringbridge.org/mn/baileygrace <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Tuesday, March 24, 2009 10:12 PM CDT

Abe and familia,
Awesome news on your bone marrow! we are sooooo happy to hear your marrow is healthy and those pesky little luekemia buggers aren't around.
Talk with you soon.
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com >
denver, co - Tuesday, March 24, 2009 5:01 PM CDT

Yippee!!! Woohoo!!!
xxoo
Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, March 24, 2009 4:22 PM CDT

Hello Kelly, Abe and family:
Just read your update and want you to know that we're praying for you in LIttlefork. We think of you all the time. We're sure hoping for great test results. You guys have went through ENOUGH.
Have a good week in Minneapolis.
Kelly, breath deeply and make sure you take care of yourself too.
All of our love and best wishes,
Mike, Steph, Hope and Emily Fairchild
Stephanie Fairchild <fairchildsign@frontiernet.net>
Littlefork, MN United States - Monday, March 23, 2009 8:44 PM CDT

Abe,

Praying that your BM results were good. Stay strong!!
Brenda
Sharpsville, IN - Monday, March 23, 2009 4:36 PM CDT

Abe,
Good luck this week with the tests! we'll be thinking and praying for good results.
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com >
denver , co - Monday, March 23, 2009 1:00 PM CDT

We are thinking of you guys! Happy to hear you have enjoyed your week off and have been able to be home for a while. What a blessing for all of you. We am praying that tomorrow's test go well and for great results. Looking foward to seeing pictures of you with hair. Although you are very handsome bald, I don't think I have ever seen you with hair.
Wishing you safe travels and great results this week.
Hugs and prayers, Jason, Heidi, Austin and Nathan
Heidi <priceconstruction@mlecwb.net>
- Sunday, March 22, 2009 9:48 AM CDT

Hello Abe, Kelly & Fam,

Wanting to get on earlier this week to say hello & Happy St. Patty's day! Hope all is well and everyone's at home enjoying each other and feelin good. Today is the first day of Spring...YAHOO! It couldn't come fast enough. Love the season change and winter and all, but I've had enough for sure! Hope you have a great weekend!

Hugs Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN Usa - Friday, March 20, 2009 10:57 AM CDT

hey abe! i had lots of fun playing snow baseball with you, ben and your mom (gomez, punto, and nathan)the last time i was in bemidji. hopefully we can play on the grass next time! hope you're having a good week. talk to you soon. love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Thursday, March 19, 2009 10:14 AM CDT

Hey Abe. How's "Chuck" the Panda? With his Twins uniform, maybe he will bring our favorite team good luck this year! Was fun seeing you...hugs and kisses from Auntie Smoochie!
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, March 10, 2009 2:06 PM CDT

HI Kelly, Abe and family-
We are sure thinking of you guys. It must really be great to at HOME. Here's hoping you get alot of HOME time and Abe does awesome on this maintenance part of his treatment.
Just wanted to drop a note and let you know that we think about you and are keeping you all in our prayers.
We head down to Children's on Tuesday and Hope has an all day check-up with lots of tests. She doesn't mind most of it but doesn't care for the pokes.
Continued best wishes and we'll keep checking in.
Lots of Love, Steph Fairchild and family

A note from Hope's little sister Emily who is almost 7:
hey i hope you feel better we have a great sliding hill at our house in LIttlefork. You should come and try it. it is so fun but it is bumpy have a good year love emily hope mike steph
Stephanie Fairchild <fairchildsign@frontiernet.net>
Littlefork, MN United States - Saturday, March 7, 2009 8:50 AM CST

Abe,
I have a word quiz for you. Read all of the following phrases and tell me what they all have in common. bean sprouts, barked beans, blow holes, blowing the o'l butt trumpet, bottom burp, bucksnort, clouds of chaos, cracking a rat, firing scud missiles, gravy shorts, makin beans, nature's little surprises, ooops! i let fluffy off the leash, the brown cloud, turd honkin.

the answer: you probably all ready figured this out, the answer is "fart glossary"!
hope u are feeling great and talk with you soon,
love, UB and AM

brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, CO United States - Wednesday, March 4, 2009 8:54 PM CST

HI Abe and family;

Checking in on you and sounds like you are doing well.

Always in the prayers....
Natalie and Abby Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
- Sunday, March 1, 2009 8:33 AM CST

Maintenance! What a sweet, wonderful word! You did it, Kiddo! Way to go! I am so glad you are spending so much time at home...there really is no place like home. Good stuff! Our prayers and trust in God's plan continue....hang in there!

Kelly, thank you for your sweet notes. It's been a wild week! Ugh! We are thinking of having a "Stupid Party" after everythig is over..."stupid heart, stupid cancer, stupid surgeries, stupid...." the list can be endless some days....Doesn't that sound like a good idea!?!?

Sending hugs!
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Friday, February 27, 2009 5:48 PM CST

Abe-
So good to hear that maintenance is going well. We think about you all the time and everytime we see a pug or a penguin or something purple, we think of you EVEN more!!! We are glad you are able to do some of the normal kid things now. We bet you are great at floor hockey. ALthough we miss seeing your silly smile and your mom's warm smile, we are glad that you are managing to stay away from children's and are home, where you should be. Owen has one last scheduled inpatient stay this week and then radiation and then we are off to maintenance. Want to have a huge party next year when you are both done??? I'm talking HUGE. Lots of love to you all. Have a great weekend. Owen, Liz and family
Liz Pilot
- Friday, February 27, 2009 9:18 AM CST

hello big time home maintenance guy,
we are sooo happy to hear you have been at home and enjoying school and having some normal kid duties. Don't let those girls at school talk you into anything that isn't cool and dude like, they can be pretty persuasive at times. Happy birthday to your dad the 40 year old guy and your aunt missy #1 today!
take care and hope to talk with you soon.
Love UB and AM
brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, CO United States - Thursday, February 26, 2009 8:26 PM CST

Hey Abe,
I had sooooo much fun with you, your mom and your Grandma Mary. The zoo! Bowling! Wow! Your old Auntie Linda was exhausted and The Amazing Abe was still rarin' to go! You really are amazing. Have some good days at HOME and we'll plan something fun for your next visit.
Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, February 25, 2009 2:21 PM CST

Hey Abe, WAY TO GO!!!!!! Home for some fun filled times, SOOOOOOO happy for you all! Kelly, Thanks so much for the update, it is wonderful to read of happy times, family time, and normal life things! Keep on fighting Abe, we will continue to cheer you on and pray for the normalcy of life thar you soooooo very much deserve! Good Job bud! Much love and many happy thoughts and tons of prayers! Love your buddy Blaine and his family too!
Laurie Humbert
International Falls, MN USA - Friday, February 20, 2009 10:54 PM CST

Hey Abe...I get to see you in just two days...Yippee! Please give your dad a big hug from me and tell him that I'm sending lots of birthday wishes. Wow, he's getting OLD! Ha Ha
Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Friday, February 20, 2009 11:21 AM CST

Abe! How nice are you for sending Carter THE coolest card EVER and sending Pokemon cards!?!?! He was THRILLED! I have heard that card play over and over today and it cracks us up every time! thank you for being such a good friend. Although you boys have yet to meet, you share an incredible bond. We are blessed to have you in our lives!

Hope you're feeling good!

LOVE to all of you!
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, February 18, 2009 8:18 PM CST

Hey Abe...glad to hear you got lots of valentines at your school party! Am looking forward to seeing you and your mom this weekend, and maybe Grandma Mary, too!! What do you want to do? Go bowling? Go to MOA? Maybe down to Merlins for some french fries?? We'll have fun! Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, February 17, 2009 11:05 AM CST

happy valentines day abe! did you eat a heart-shaped pizza? i hear that you're at a tubing party today. hope you had fun. ask your mom about her skiing trip to buena vista when she was a teen-ager...give your brothers a hug from me. love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Sunday, February 15, 2009 2:43 PM CST

Happy Valentine's Day to all of you! Hope your day is full of sweet treats & lots of love!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Friday, February 13, 2009 7:06 PM CST

Hey Abey baby...always wanted to say that...LOL! Hope all is well with our friends! Thinking of you!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Tuesday, February 10, 2009 7:59 PM CST

No news is good news? HOPE SO! Thinking of you.

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Tuesday, February 3, 2009 6:08 PM CST

Hey Abe,
Hope you are enjoying your time at HOME! I hear that you've been going to school - that's great! Say hi to
Isaac and Ben for me (and your mom and dad, too!) Oh, have you seen your new little cousin Carleigh Jo??
Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, February 3, 2009 10:29 AM CST

Alright, Guys....no updates must mean that you are having a ton of fun, right? I hope all is well with you. You are always in our thoughts and prayers! Talk soon!
Mary
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, February 3, 2009 8:06 AM CST

Hey Fagerstroms...thinking about you and hoping things are going well in Bemidji! Hugs, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, January 28, 2009 11:40 AM CST

Abe,
Have a new joke for you today. Goes like this:

How many beans are in an Irish bean soup?
Answer is 239
Why 239? Because if there were one more bean in the soup it would be 2Faaaarty! (240) Hah!
Have a great weekend and stay warm. I saw it was going to be cold again this weekend.
Love, UB and AM
Brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com >
denver , co - Friday, January 23, 2009 4:01 PM CST

Hey Abe...How are you???? Hope things are going well at HOME! Lots of love, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, January 22, 2009 1:12 PM CST

Abe,
Happy MLK Jr. Day! Here are a couple of new jokes for you.
What color is a burp? burple!
Why did the kid start a gardening service? Because he wanted to rake in some cash!
How do you say your ABC's backwards? CBA!
Have a good week.
Love, UB and AM

brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com >
denver , co - Monday, January 19, 2009 9:14 PM CST

Abe,
Happy Hockey day in Minnesota! We hope you are home watching all the hockey games on TV and staying warm. Wholly moley its been cold in Bemidji. I keep seeing the -30 temperatures and remember walking to school when we were your age. You've heard the story before "-40 below 0 temperature, snowing, blowing, uphill both ways, 3 miles to school and when we got to JW Smith we had to shovel the entire parking lot with 2' of snow and then start the fires in each classroom to warm up and we did all of this before 8:00 am so we could get some good learning in for the day!" Times were tough back then. Well maybe some of that is true, I'll leave it up to you to figure out how much is fact or fiction. Tlk to you soon.
Love, UB and AM
brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, CO United States - Saturday, January 17, 2009 12:09 AM CST

Hey Buddy! Checking in to see how you're doing. Sounds like you all had a great New Years. I was excited to read you're having your birthday celebrations! I just had cold stone for the first time today. Wow is that stuff the best. Maybe I should have stayed away, now I will remember that delicious taste! Hope you have a great weekend!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Friday, January 16, 2009 5:15 PM CST

Hi from up north...
I hope you're feeling okay lately, Abe. Sorry we haven't written much lately! I think that freezing cold weather affected our brains or something. Now that the cold moved to your area, everything here is melting!!!
I'm guessing you guys got the box. I bet your birthday parties were lots of fun!
Hi to everyone, hugs too, have a good weekend :)
Auntie Ginny and the Slipping-Sliding Screechers <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Thursday, January 15, 2009 11:14 PM CST

Hey Abe...hope you are staying warm! Was fun seeing you but am so glad that you can now be at HOME!
Love, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, January 15, 2009 5:08 PM CST

Hi sweetie, hope everything is going well in the cities and you will be home soon. Love you, Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
bemidji, mn - Monday, January 12, 2009 7:17 PM CST

Any trips to the Twin Cities scheduled? We'll probably be inpatient starting Wednesday - stop up if your around. Happy New Year!@
Liz and Owen Pilot
Maple Plain, mn - Saturday, January 10, 2009 11:12 AM CST

Hey Abe ~
Lily wanted me to send you a note and wish you a Happy Be-lated Birthday! Can you believe that a pug dog could snort out all of that!! You are on our minds often and in our hearts always. Wishing you and your family all the best!
Kassandra & Lily
Kassandra <safenurse1@gmail.com>
St. Paul, MN - Wednesday, January 7, 2009 6:08 PM CST

Abe,
Happy New Year! We are so happy you were at home for Christmas & new years eve. Sounds like you had a big party lined up last night for 2009. Hope you all had fun and did lots of swimming. AM and I were fuddy duddys and stayed home to watch movies, fell asleep before midnight. What a couple of lamos huh! Talk with you soon.
Love, UB and AM
Brian Fagerstrom <Bfagerstrom@Worthgroup.com>
Denver, Co USA - Thursday, January 1, 2009 11:19 PM CST

I'm happy to read your festivities for Christmas & New Years are full of good times. Ugh, when I read about the Cytoxin it made me think of Isabel. She was allergic to that one and gave us quite a scare when they first administered it. I'm glad to hear Abe is handling everything good! WAY TO GO ABE!!!!! We wish you all good health & happiness in 2009!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Wednesday, December 31, 2008 5:06 PM CST

hey abe and family! good bye 2008 and hello 2009!! happy new year!

it was so much fun seeing you all over christmas. sounds like your partying will continue through this weekend. have fun! i have some friends coming tonight to celebrate the new year. i think i'll use the whoopie cushion on them.

take care and stay warm! love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Wednesday, December 31, 2008 11:04 AM CST

Happy New Year to the Fagerstroms! Love and hugs and lots of good wishes for a wonderful 2009.
Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, December 30, 2008 10:53 PM CST

Hey guys!

I am finding that my messages are not saving well....I have not forgotten about you....I just have some kind of block as to how to save messages...sorry!

Glad your Christmas was wonderful! You deserve it! 2009......it's going to be a great year for you, Abe! Hang in there...you are doing great!

Much love,
The Botz Crew
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, December 30, 2008 10:16 PM CST

Hope you had a great Christmas.

The Bauleke's
Natalie Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
- Sunday, December 28, 2008 8:15 AM CST

merry christmas brudder

taia, kira, remy uncle and auntie
kevin fagerstrom <kgfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
wasilla, ak usa - Thursday, December 25, 2008 6:46 PM CST

Merry Christmas! Love, The Tvedts
Angie Tvedt (Harris' Mom) <tvedt@jetup.net>
- Thursday, December 25, 2008 3:13 AM CST

Merry Christmas!!! Sending many blessings to you this holiday season and always! Hope Santa brings you lots of gifts!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Tuesday, December 23, 2008 8:26 PM CST

Hey Abe and family...am so happy that you are all at HOME together in Bemidji! Can't wait to see all of you in Littlefork if you make it up for Christmas. Lots of love, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Monday, December 22, 2008 6:45 PM CST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABE & ISAAC~

Kelly~

I am so happy that Abe has been released from the hospital! I hope you two make it home soon! :) I think what Abe's nurses did for his birthday was amazing! You guys are blessed with very caring and wonderful nurses! :) :)

best wishes
April Molle <aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:50 PM CST

Abe,
Happy Birthday! We called the house last night but heard you and Mom were at Aunt Linda's celebrating and waiting out the blizzard. Hope you get home safe today, we know you'll be ready to celebrate with Isaac, Ben, Dad and everyone else who is around. Enjoy your birthday weekend! Your truly deserve to celebrate for 8 days (one day for each year).
Love, UB and AM
brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, CO United States - Sunday, December 21, 2008 10:34 AM CST

Ok, ok, ok....I am a really bad dancer but, I am willing to forgo that and dance it up for you.
Happy Happy Happy Birthday.

Natalie and Abby Bauleke
Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
- Saturday, December 20, 2008 2:31 PM CST

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ABE (AND ISAAC!) WE ARE, IN FACT, DOING THE MTX. DANCE! HOPE IT'S WORKING AND HOPING YOU ARE OUTTA THERE BEFORE TOO LONG! CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS SNOW?!!?!?!? WOW!

HUGS!
THE BOTZ'S
MARYBOTZ <JMBOTZ@HOTMAIL.COM>
- Saturday, December 20, 2008 1:06 PM CST

I am praying for fevers to stay far far away!!!

Amber Vittone
COLE prayer team

amber vittone <purejoy@charter.net>
Bessemer, mi usa - Saturday, December 20, 2008 10:01 AM CST

HAPPY HAPPY to Abe the Birthday Boy!! Did you party at midnight?? I bet your brothers are waiting to celebrate with you. See you on Christmas! Love, auntie jodi
jodirae@frontiernet.net <jodirae@frontietnet.net>
littlefork, mn - Saturday, December 20, 2008 9:40 AM CST

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to the COOLEST Abe EVER, Happy Birthday to you! Hope the pee looks good this morning and you can get on the road. Birthdays are awesome, and you deserve the best! Especially if you can give your brother his spankings today! Take Care Bud, think of you always and continue to send up lots of happy thoughts and prayers for ya! Merry Christmas to you and your family! Love and Hugs, Laurie Humbert
Laurie Humbert
International Falls, MN USA - Saturday, December 20, 2008 4:16 AM CST

Been waiting for the BIG day this week and wanting to wish you a super duper Happy Birthday!!! Hope you can bust out of there. Happy Birthday to Isaac too!!! How cool to have birthdays so close together!

Have a blessed Christmas together as a family! Angie
www.caringbridge.org/visit/harristvedt
Angie Tvedt (Harris' Mom) <tvedt@jetup.net>
- Saturday, December 20, 2008 1:00 AM CST

Abe - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
I was so excited when I realized it was after midnight and I could be the first one to wish you a happy birthday in your guestbook. Thank you so much for getting Owen a prize from bingo - he really likes it! I hope you get lots of wonderful presents - but mostly I hope your pee is crystal clear and the methotrexate level is below .1 when you wake up - how awesome would that be. Happy Holidays to the entire family and remember, if you get snowed in, I must insist that you stay at our house for a night - how fun would that be? Love & prayers, Owen, Avery and Liz
Liz Pilot <pilot4pack@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, December 20, 2008 0:18 AM CST

Happy Birthday to Isaac! Hope you have a great party after your mom and Abe get home.
Happy almost Birthday to Abe! Here's hoping you will be on your way HOME tomorrow.
Love you, Auntie Linda a.k.a. The Biker (you goof!)
Linda <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Friday, December 19, 2008 6:00 PM CST

Hey, there!! Just stopping by to wish you an early HAPPY BIRTHDAY wish!! Have a great day. God Bless
Donna Carlson <cailycakes3@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, December 18, 2008 1:30 PM CST

Abe - so good to see you this morning. You look awesome! I hope you are getting ready for a great birthday. Maybe we should have Jeannine order a cake for you and Owen? Sounds good to me. See you in the halls. Lots of Love, Owen
Liz Pilot
Maple Plain, MN - Thursday, December 18, 2008 1:04 PM CST

Hello Puggy! Wondering if you're as feisty today as you were when I saw you last night?!?! You are quite the Abe... Can't believe you will soon be 8. Woohoo! I'll be doing my chemo-clearing-quickly dance until you get to go HOME! Love you lots, Auntie Linda

Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, December 18, 2008 11:54 AM CST

Dear Abe and family-

HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY! It is so hard to believe you are going to be 8! It seems like yesterday you and Dylan were in ECFE and barely talking ;-) And how can we forget your beloved Barney shirt? :-)

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and lots of birthday wishes too!

The Dickinson Family
(John, Laurie, Dylan, Gavyn and Shayn)
Laurie Dickinson
Bemidji, MN - Thursday, December 18, 2008 10:05 AM CST

hey abe! let's hope that chemo clears really fast so you can get back home soon! i'm thinking of you! hugs and pinches, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Wednesday, December 17, 2008 10:17 AM CST

Hello Friends,

We are sending some serious good thoughts for everything to go good & quick with your treatment, so you can get home to celebrate Birthdays & Christmas! Happy early birthday Abe! We are glad to hear about your update and we hold you close always!!!!!!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Monday, December 15, 2008 6:54 PM CST

hey abe! what about all the snow??!! as soon as it warms up, you and your bros can make lots of snowmen. i can't wait to see you soon - either on your birthday, or at chrismastime. willie and guy were here this weekend, and they helped me decorate and put up the christmas tree. hugs to you and the rest. stay warm! love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Monday, December 15, 2008 1:42 PM CST

Hello Kelly, Abe and family:
Thanks so much for checking in on us during our stay and surgery on 6th floor. We sure appreciated it. We tried to get into Abe's site to see if you guys were up on 8th or not, but it kept telling us it was suspended??? I am able to get to the site from home though.
We went home late Saturday night during the storm after a 9-10 stay so we were happy to be home.
Kelly, I sure hope you get your wish for a "feel good", great and AT HOME December. We are thinking of your family always and hope that things are going great.
All our best!
The Fairchild Family- Mike, Steph, Hope & Emily
Stephanie Fairchild <fairchildsign@frontiernet.net>
Littlefork, MN USA - Monday, December 15, 2008 9:07 AM CST

Sounds like you have a busy week coming!! Wishing you the best for your next treatment and sending positive thoughts and prayers. We sure hope you are able to be home for your birthday!

Hugs to all! Jason, Heidi, Austin and Nathan
Heidi
- Sunday, December 14, 2008 4:26 PM CST

Hey Abe. I'm sending you lots of hugs and kisses! Bet you can't wait for your birthday!! And Christmas!!
What an exciting time of year. Love you lots, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Saturday, December 13, 2008 4:28 PM CST

Hey guys!

Sooo good to hear from you!!! We will ABSOLUTELY send good thoughts and prayers your way for birthdays and Christmas at home!!!! Good stuff! You guys are amazing! Keep marchin' forward....we're all behind you!

Much love!
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, December 13, 2008 12:33 AM CST

Hi Kelly, Abe and family,

I am sorry you have to be going through all of your treatments right before Christmas but I am praying that you will be home and feeling good for the holiday season. One more step out of the way.

Thank you for your support for Peter too.

Many blessings to you and yours and especially Abe.

Annette (Peter's grandmother)
Annette Dickson <annettekdickson@yahoo.com>
Salinas, CA 93908 - Saturday, December 13, 2008 12:32 AM CST

Hey Abe ~ Lily wanted me to write you a note, Pug dogs are not very good at typing! She hopes that you are doing well and wanted to send you well wishes! Have a great day! Lily said it like SNORT ~ SNORT but I knows that what she wanted to say!
Kassandra
St. Paul , MN - Saturday, December 13, 2008 9:15 AM CST

Hi Guys,
How's December so far? I hope your days are good ones, filled with shopping, playing, baking, visiting, and school concerts.
Thinking about you and sending lots of love!
UncleK, AuntieG and the Holiday Screechers <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Wednesday, December 10, 2008 1:28 AM CST

Abe and Kelly, and family too! Hope all is well there and that you all had a great holiday together! Thinking and praying for you always! Take Care with lots of hugs your way, Love, Laurie Humbert
laurie humbert
International Falls, MN USA - Wednesday, December 3, 2008 1:00 PM CST

Did you bust out yet? We sure hope so! Hoping that your feeling good after your treatment. You are always in our thoughts buddy!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jen
Becker, MN USA - Tuesday, December 2, 2008 7:43 PM CST

I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! :) :) will check back soon for an update! :)

hugs
April Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Friday, November 28, 2008 9:18 PM CST

Al, Kelly, Abe, and family,

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that this holiday finds you at home enjoying time together. You continue to be in my prayers daily.

Greta :)
Greta Seitz <gretaseitz08@hotmail.com>
Bemidji, MN - Thursday, November 27, 2008 11:40 AM CST

Hey All,
Happy Thanksgiving, with all the crab legs, wild rice, bacon, Morey's smoked salmon and Giovanni's cheese pizza you can eat. I wish we could all be together for tomorrow!
*We love you guys*
The Wasilla Branch <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Wednesday, November 26, 2008 7:58 PM CST

Hoping you guys have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I hope Abe is doing well and that you guys are at home for the holiday!

Hugs
April Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Wednesday, November 26, 2008 5:03 PM CST

Hi Abe and family,

Just wanted to send a quick note to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! I'm hoping you will be at home surrounded by your family with lots of good food to eat...mmmmm! Thinking of you and your family often and sending lots of good thoughts your way!

Jenni Heem
- Wednesday, November 26, 2008 10:00 AM CST

Abe,
Here are few Thanksgiving jokes to share this weekend.

Knock, knock!
Who's there?
Arthur.
Arthur who?
Arthur any leftovers?

Why did the turkey cross the road?
It was the chicken's day off.

Teacher: "Why did the Pilgrims sail to America?"
Student: "Maybe they missed their plane."

We hope you are feeling well and have enjoyed the time at home.
Love, UB and AM

brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Tuesday, November 25, 2008 1:58 PM CST

We wanted to see how are CB friends are doing and wish you a happy Thanksgiving! Hoping you spend the holiday surrounded by loved ones and good eats. We hold you close always! Many blessings to you ALWAYS!

Gobble Gobble!
Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Sunday, November 23, 2008 5:57 PM CST

Hi Abe, Kelly and the gang! Hope all is well there in Bemidji and having a great weekend at HOME! Abe one more week behind you, way to go bud! Getting closer each time, we are so proud of you and will certainly keep you in our prayers for no fevers! God Bless you bud and hope you are enjoying all the Crab Legs you can eat and all the fun foods of home. Take Care and enjoy the snow, the Humbert Family
Laurie Humbert <sales@midwestsportswear.us>
- Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:08 AM CST

HEY GUYS!

I AM HOPING YOU ARE AT HOME, SNUGGLED IN DURING THIS MESS OF WINTER! PRAYING FOR NO FEVERS AND FOR SMOOTH SAILING....YOU ARE DOING IT, ABE!!!! YOU ROCK!
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:06 PM CST

Hey, GREAT day! Home is where the good food is!!
I think if you're craving crab legs it's because of those Alaskan genes...
We're thinking of you and hoping this week is all FUN and NO fevers. Noogies to the brothers and your dad too. Hugs for your mom!
xoxoxo
Auntie Ginny, Uncle Kevin and the Wild Wasillians <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Tuesday, November 11, 2008 0:09 AM CST

abe - i'm so glad that you're on your way outta there pretty soon! have you watched any of the dr. doolittle movies with eddie murphy? i watched a couple this weekend. they were great! i especially like the monkey.

miss you and love you, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Monday, November 10, 2008 11:39 AM CST

Hello from some of your peeps...Kid you crack me up! I'm glad you had the best Halloween ever and got candy to last a year. Thinking of you as always and hoping time on the 8th floor is going super fast!

Sending Hugs,
Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel <jennifer@speedyprintinc.com>
Becker, MN USA - Sunday, November 9, 2008 1:29 PM CST

Prayers for comfort and treatments without additional hurdles.
Corella Thorbeck
Plymouth, MN - Sunday, November 9, 2008 12:43 AM CST

Hello to all! We are so glad you were able to enjoy Halloween. It was such a great night for trick or treating! We are hoping you are able to "bust out" of there soon and for this round to go well for you. You have been through so much! You are in our thoughts and prayers daily! Stay strong Abe.
Hugs and prayers, Jason, Heidi, Austin and Nathan
Heidi
- Saturday, November 8, 2008 8:20 PM CST

Hey guys!
Hope it is a quick stay and you are back at home before you know it!

Keep that weird mom of yours in check! LOL!

Hugs,
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, November 8, 2008 6:18 PM CST

Abe,
Not sure if you are back in the cities for treatments this weekend but thought we would say heloo and send you a new new joke.

Teacher: Class, we will have only half a day of school this morning.
Class: Hooray
Teacher: We will have the other half this afternoon!

Have you eaten all your Halloween candy yet? Have a great weekend and talk with you soon.
Love, UB and AM
brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, CO United States - Saturday, November 8, 2008 9:28 AM CST

Sending hugs! Hoping you got tons and tons and tons of candy for Halloween!!! Thinking of you guys so often!
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Monday, November 3, 2008 7:40 PM CST

Hope you didn't eat too much candy!!!
I'm so glad you are home. And that platelet count - I think the highest I remember since following Abe's journey!! Wahoo....
We'll be going in for HD ara-c, scheduled for Wednesday, but I'm hoping to have a week repreive with low counts so Owen's body can have one more week to rest up before the nasty junk! Maybe, we'll be in together again. I call room 8111 and the bed :)
Have a great week. Thinking about and praying for you all daily. Love, the Pilots
Liz Pilot
- Sunday, November 2, 2008 10:15 AM CST

Abe,
We are sooo happy you were able to be home for Halloween and go Trick or Treating! Did you get more treating or tricking? Knowing you - you probably did more tricking and jokstering. Enjiy your time at home this week and talk with you soon.
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Sunday, November 2, 2008 7:51 AM CST

Abe, can't wait to hear about your trick or treating last night! Did you get lots of candy? Happy Birthday, Kelly! Have a great day. Love, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Saturday, November 1, 2008 1:01 PM CDT

spooky creepy fun happy ghosty chocolatey halloween!!! hope you guys make a haul! have fun!! i'll probably miss most of the tricksters tonight because i'm going to our high school football game - we're playing to get into the state tournament. go vikings!

and, you get another celebration day tomorrow for your mama's birthday!!! happy birthday kelly!

hugs to you all. enjoy the gorgeous weather!

love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Friday, October 31, 2008 6:43 PM CDT

Happy Halloween!!!!
I hope you guys got all caught up on your sleep because Halloween is the BEST!! We finally got into the swing of things today, carved the pumpkin and finished the costumes. Abe, are you going trick-or-treating? I hope all three of you get to fill up your buckets/bags/pillowcases with CANDY (and a toothbrush or two)...
It was so good to hear that you got to go home to recover from another tough chemo week. We're thinking about you all the time, we love you all LOTS and LOTS!
Auntie Ginny and the Trick-or-Shriekers <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Friday, October 31, 2008 1:10 AM CDT

Are you still at Spa 8? If so, we hope you're having some fun as we know they usually have fun stuff planned around the holiday! If your home we hope you get to go run around the neighborhood and do some trick-or-treating. We think about you every day and hope you're doing good!

Bel has some jokes for you...

How do you mend a broken jack-o-lantern?
Answer: With a pumpkin patch!

What does Tweety Bird say on Halloween?
Answer: Twick or Tweet

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel <jennifer@speedyprintinc.com>
Becker, MN USA - Wednesday, October 29, 2008 8:44 PM CDT

Hey, Abe,I missed you. Glad you were able to go home. But I will have to wait till next time to play the sandwich slapping game with you. I think you were aftaid I was going to beat you so you skipped out of here as fast as you could. I Love you. Happy Halloween. Eat lost of Candy.
Kelly, got done with work early and drove by hospital. Linda told me you were gone. I am glad you were able to get home. Linda told me how much he wanted to be home for Halloween. Hello to Al and the boys. Say hi to your mom as well. Hope someday I can see everyone up there in Bemidji.
Willie
Willie Nour <williamnour@comcast.net>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Tuesday, October 28, 2008 4:29 PM CDT

Hey there Abe...how are things in Bemidji?? Am so excited that you got to go HOME! Have fun on Halloween and give your mom a big birthday kiss for me on Saturday! Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, October 28, 2008 1:30 PM CDT

Hi Abe and Kelly - I sure hope you get to head north soon. We woke up to s_ _ _ today! Yuk, I just cannot type that word yet. I will pray hard for you to have a good week and be home soon. Have a great time on Halloween with your brothers, lots of treats and some tricks too! You and mom are the BEST Abe, you really are a cool young man with a really cool mom too! Hang tough, stay cool and we will send up lots and lots of prayers for you both! God Bless, Laurie Humbert
Laurie Humbert
- Monday, October 27, 2008 9:48 PM CDT

Hi,Abe how are you doing? We are fine. How are Isaac and Ben? Chena went to the groomer and had a Furminator treatment. Now he does not shed. I hope you get to go home soon. Bye!
Love,
Kira
Wasilla, AK - Sunday, October 26, 2008 8:47 PM CDT

Hi Abe,
Hope you get out of the hospital in time for Halloween. Just letting you know we are thinking of you! Take Care,
Love
Jeff, Pam and Abbie Kelm
Pam Kelm <pamkelm@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji , mn - Sunday, October 26, 2008 8:46 PM CDT

Hello Abe,
What's up?We've been having fun,and we hope you will get out of the hospital before Halloween. I wish we could go trick-or-treating together!What do you want to be for Halloween?I'm being a witch.I miss you!
Love,
Taia
Wasilla, AK - Sunday, October 26, 2008 8:31 PM CDT

Abe - I love your smile...it says a million words....I found out about you from Liz Pilot (Owen's Mom)....
God Bless you and continue to give you strength and HOPE
www.blairstreeofhope.org
Kim Anderson <daisy62999@msn.com>
Minnetonka, MN USA - Sunday, October 26, 2008 5:22 PM CDT

Abe & Kelly-
So good to be neighbors, for a little while, anyhow. I'm glad to hear that Abe had some good moments yesterday. I'm thinking that as I type this, there are probably two nurses, one for each leg, about to shoot the PEG into his leg muscles - YUCKO. Such a nice way to wake up - isn't it? I hope you both got some good sleep last night in your luxurious room, complete with real bed! Wow - you deserve it. We sneaked out around 6 p.m. last night - the later MTX level was actually higher than the morning one, so somebody screwed up somewhere. The nurse is on her way out right now. I hope Owen's level is below .1 - we woke up today in a sea of urine (or fluids) all over - shirt, pants, sheets, blankets - completely soaked! So it looks like I'll be do laundry today :)
Love to you both!
www.caringbridge.com/visit/owenpilot
The Pilots <pilot4pack@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, October 26, 2008 8:10 AM CDT

hi Abe how are you doing. I am doing fine. Do you have snow yet? from Kira

Hi, we're hoping all is well and that you're alllllll ready for Halloween and Kelly's birthday!! Woohooooo!
love, hugs, kisses,
Auntie Ginny and the Snowy Screechers <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Thursday, October 23, 2008 6:39 PM CDT

Hello friends! Sending you warm wishes and so happy to read you're at home.....YES!!!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel <jennifer@speedyprintinc.com>
Becker, MN USA - Tuesday, October 21, 2008 7:13 PM CDT

Hi Abe!

It's a beautiful day here in San Francisco and my whole team is getting ready to run the Marathon tomorrow. Each and every one of the 16,000 runners on my international team has selected special honorees to run for and I am excited to be running for YOU!!! I spent the morning decorating my jersey to represent You, John Dingley (the owner of Merlins Rest) as well as my best friend RJ. I put your name in glittery letters and drew you a special penguin on the back of the jersey and I will send a photo to your auntie Linda's e-mail so you can see it. I was thinking that the penguin probably should have a name though, any ideas?

Wish me luck I NEED IT!!!!!!

-Jordan
Jordan Parker <grrrljordan@yahoo.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Saturday, October 18, 2008 1:25 PM CDT

hey abe! i miss you! how are things in bemidji? i heard you got to play with einstein! i can't wait to meet him. i'm busy raking leaves this weekend. you and your brothers should be here to jump in them! hope you have a good weekend. hugs to you, ben and ike. see you soon, love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Friday, October 17, 2008 12:25 AM CDT

Hey Abe...hope you're having a good week at home. What have you been doing?
I miss you but am glad you can be HOME! See you next week.
Lots of love, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN 55406 - Thursday, October 16, 2008 3:22 PM CDT

Hi Abe,
Are you playing with Einstein today? Hope we can get together soon and play Mad Gab again. Here's one for you:
Sip Eighty Dude Ha

Love Ya,
Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, - Wednesday, October 15, 2008 3:55 PM CDT

Sending hugs to you guys!!! Glad you are at home!!!

Much love!
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, October 11, 2008 10:38 PM CDT

We're glad you're NOT in school for a little while, Abe. There is too much crud going around right now - I swear it's the flu season starting early. Bailey was very sick all week with it, as well as my other 2, neighbors, friends. It's a good idea to stay home hunkered down and away from it. I would say buy stock in Lysol, but I guess we don't want to buy stock in much of anything right now!! What are you going to be for Halloween, Abe? And your brothers? Bailey is going as Ozzie Osbourne and Andrew wants to be a Police Officer. Andrew says he is going to arrest Ozzie as soon as he gets his uniform on. We're thinking about you today, as we do every day, and keeping you and your mom and dad and brothers in our prayers. Hope you are feeling good today and can get outside a little bit.
Terri & Bailey - www.caringbridge.org/mn/baileygrace <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Saturday, October 11, 2008 8:05 AM CDT

Keep up the good work Abe! I am so glad you got to go to a Twins game. I'll bet you had a great time. I don't know how the weather is in Minnesota but here in California it is starting to cool down for fall. Even when it cools down here it is probably a lot warmer than at your house. It is hard to believe but Halloween is almost here!

We are thinking about you!

Annette Dickson - Peter's grandmother www.caringbridge.org/visit/peterdickson
Annette Dickson <annettekdickson@yahoo.com>
Salinas, CA 93908 - Saturday, October 11, 2008 1:25 AM CDT

Hi Abe! I'm so happy for you and your family that you get to stay at home for a few days and hang out with your brothers. When things quiet down a little bit I want to stop by and finally meet you and see your mom. Take care and keep up the strong fight!
Angie <angiesekula@hotmail.com>
- Friday, October 10, 2008 10:08 AM CDT

I am so glad you get a break for a couple of days - build that strong body up to compete with that icky ara-c. we are still feeling its effects from almost two weeks ago - nasty stuff. i'm sorry mr. abe doesn't get to go to school quite yet, but hopefully that ANC will climb over the weekend and maybe he'll get a day or two in next week. thinking of you, as always.
Liz and Owen Pilot
- Thursday, October 9, 2008 9:30 PM CDT

ABE!!! I sure hope you remember me but it's Miss Amy...from Kindergarten with Nancy! Well I just have been thinking about you and wanted to say hi! I hope you are doing well and think about you and your family often! I am now out in Utah teaching Kindergarten!!!! I love that age! As I loved teaching you way back when! (Okay it wasn't that long ago!) But I love it out here, I am living by Salt Lake City, and the mountains are amazing!!! I hope all is well and wanted to tell you hi and hi to your family as well! Take care bud!
Amy Kanz <ackanz@yahoo.com>
West Jordan , UT - Monday, October 6, 2008 9:56 PM CDT

Kelly, I'm so happy to read Abe is doing good! I think of you guys/him every day and hope everyone is getting by and hanging in there. You are such an amazing family and are doing amazing at plugging away and fighting this beast. It gets sooo long, but just remember you are not traveling this road alone and I too remember how humbling it is. Having such an awesome support group of family & friends willing to pitch in and help is huge and of course never goes unappreciated. We hope you are having a great friday and enjoy the weather this weekend. Love the fall weather! I bet it's beautiful in Bemidji right now?

Hugs,
Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Friday, October 3, 2008 5:29 PM CDT

Hey Abe. Am so happy you got to go HOME! Enjoy your time in Bemidji with your family.
(Bet your brothers and your dad will be happy to see you and your mom!)
Hugs and kisses, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Friday, October 3, 2008 4:59 PM CDT

Hi Abe and Kelly: Hope you are having a good week! Sure think of you alot and send many prayers up for lots of sun shiny days for you all! We are still sad at our house about those darn Twins, they just couldn't get anything going. Poor guys! They will train hard for next season, right? We Abe, we hope you are feeling well and enjoying this fall weather, what is your costume for Halloween? Blaine is going to be guess who, "JOE MAUER", he has his jersey, his side burns, and a helmet like Joe wears. It'll be cool, hope you have fun with your mom and dad and brothers! Stay cool buddy! Love, Laurie and Blaine Humbert
laurie humbert <sales@midwestsportswear.us>
- Thursday, October 2, 2008 11:40 AM CDT

Hello Abe...even though both of us had our Twins shirts on last night, it wasn't quite enough. Oh well, there's always next year! Hope you and your mom are having a nice day. See ya later. xxoo Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, October 1, 2008 2:27 PM CDT

Abe,
Bummer about the Twins last night, they gave it their all but just couldn't hit the ball. Hey - I just made a rhym and didn't know it! Hope you get home later this week and enjoy some time with your brothers.
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Wednesday, October 1, 2008 1:31 PM CDT

Hello Bemidjians,
It's a sad day for the Twins, but... it was fun while it lasted, right? UncleK and the cousins who were awake were wearing their rally-caps during dinner, for the last inning but it wasn't quite enough of a help. Maybe we're too far away.
We've had our first overnight frost- brrrr! Snow is sticking from the tops to the middles of the mountains, too. I guess if a person likes winter, this is good news. Time to start Halloween planning!
We're sending some hugs and hopes for a good week for all of you. XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Auntie Ginny and the Frosty Fagerstroms <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Wednesday, October 1, 2008 0:05 AM CDT

Abe,
How bout them Twins! Hopefully they can play well this weekend and win the division. We hope you had a good week and get to enjoy some time at home.
Love, UB and Am
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Friday, September 26, 2008 1:35 PM CDT

Yeah Twins!!!!!! I bet you had a blast at the game last night. I hear you are on your way home today so I hope to see you soon.
Love, Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Friday, September 26, 2008 8:50 AM CDT

Hey Abe ("Puggy")- you were "sawin' logs" when I left for work today so didn't get to wish you a good morning. Hope you're having a wonderful day. Are you going to make a sign for the Twins game tonight?? GO TWINS! I like your idea that no one can wear white socks (White Sox!!) to the game tonight. You'll have to check the family to make sure. Your mom just called to say you were heading over to visit me at my office. Yippee! See you soon.
Love, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, September 25, 2008 2:28 PM CDT

HEy Aber, hope your trip to the cities is a quick one this week. We're thinking about you here in Bemidji. Hugs and kisses, Auntie Marci
Marci Boes
bemidji, - Wednesday, September 24, 2008 5:09 PM CDT

Hi Guys!
Just wanted to say hi and send some hugs and smiles your way :0)
Love,
UncleK,AuntieG, and the Silly,Chilly,Willy-Nilly Screechers <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Tuesday, September 23, 2008 1:50 PM CDT

Abe,We just stopped by to say hi and wanted to wish you a wonderful week.

God bless,love & hugs,Linn,Daniel & Ariel
The Marrero's <gillinn7@msn.com>
port orchard, wa usa - Sunday, September 21, 2008 1:43 PM CDT

Hey Puggy...How was the field trip? Hope you got to go with your class! I miss you when you're not here with me, but, as always I am sooooooo happy when you can be HOME in Bemidji with your family. See you next week.
Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Friday, September 19, 2008 7:04 PM CDT

Hi Abe, did you get to go to school this week? Let's get together this weekend. Come over, I'll lock up those crazy dogs and we can ride the 4-wheeler and roast weenies and marshmallows. Love, Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Friday, September 19, 2008 4:07 PM CDT

Ahh "home sweet home" enjoy!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Thursday, September 18, 2008 8:39 PM CDT

Beyond words, excited, thrilled that you are all home together as a family should be. Lots of Love for the weekend.
Liz and Owen Pilot
- Saturday, September 13, 2008 6:13 PM CDT

Glad you are home, enjoy the time together as a family.

Hugs and prayers.

Natalie Bauleke
Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
- Saturday, September 13, 2008 7:23 AM CDT

Hey Sweetie, I'm so happy you could come home this weekend. I just went to town to pick Tanner up from the school dance, we talked about stopping in to say hi but thought it was probably too late. Maybe we'll see you sometime tomorrow. Love ya, Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Friday, September 12, 2008 10:03 PM CDT

Abe,
Yeeeeehaaaahhahahahahah! Your going home for a few days. Enjoy your pizza and being home. We've been rooting for the Twins to start playning some better baseball and put a whoopin on those sally White Sox.
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Friday, September 12, 2008 5:23 PM CDT

Way to go Abe! We sure hope for you and mom to have a great weekend home with your dad and brothers. Maybe you will be home in time to eat your Giovanni's Pizza and watch the Twins! Good job this week and we will send up lots more prayers. God Bless, the Humbert Family
laurie humbert
- Friday, September 12, 2008 4:29 PM CDT

Yiippeeeeee! Have a safe trip and enjoy being under one roof!!!
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Friday, September 12, 2008 3:49 PM CDT

Hello~

I hope that Abe's inpatient stay goes well and that he tolerates the chemo with no side effects and that he doesnt take too long to clear! :)

I am so glad that he was able to go to school all week long! :) He definitely deserves to have normal moments! :)

Hugs and best wishes~
April Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Thursday, September 11, 2008 2:27 PM CDT

Cow racing....seriously?!?!!? I am sooooo not in the Wii world. I can't believe there is cow racing! How funny! Our prayers are with you always, Buddy, but we will really ramp them up this week. Praying that the chemo does it's job and leaves without any trouble. We are awfully proud of you, Abe. Keep it up!!!
Love,
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, September 11, 2008 8:00 AM CDT

You Rock Wii champ! GO ABE!

Glad you got to have a first week with your second grade class. We hope that time flies by this week at the hospital and you get to bust out of there sooner than later and of course feeling good and no nasty side effects. It's nice your auntie lives so close and was able to visit you today and give mom some time. Kelly, I remember everything about those rooms and how you hate to leave them alone!

I'm sending you a big hug today & always!

Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:22 PM CDT

Abe (aka Wii champ),
Here is some trivia on Carlos Gomez we thought you may want to know:
his middle name is Argelis: you could call him Go Go Argy!

he was born in the same month as you (December) and in the same year I graduated from high school (1985): boy am i getting old.

when he was playing for the Mets, he was the third player with then name Carlos and they called him "Littel Carlos"

he can run the 40 yard dash in 4.29 seconds! that is really, really super fast almost as fast as you can eat a bowl of wild rice!

Have a good week in MSP and talk with you soon.
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Wednesday, September 10, 2008 2:13 PM CDT

Hello Puggy! Hope things are going well for you on the 8th floor and that you are keeping the nurses on their toes. Loved hearing about your first week of second grade. I'll be up to see you tonight - dice in hand!! And maybe my quarter bag. Hope we don't get in trouble but I have to win back all that money you took from me last time we played. Hugs and kisses, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, September 9, 2008 11:18 AM CDT

Hoping that all is well and that Abe is feeling great and doing well! :) :)

Hugs~
April Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Sunday, September 7, 2008 7:26 AM CDT

Abe, we are so excited to read you got to go home and get ready to start school. We hope you had a fabulous first week...we know you will have a great year! Keep hanging in their family and keep fighting. You inspire so many people!!!!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel <jennifer@speedyprintinc.com>
Becker, MN USA - Saturday, September 6, 2008 10:29 AM CDT

Abe,
Here a some new jokes to share with your classmates. Since we just got back from fishing, i went with a fish theme on the jokes.

Which fish can perform operations?
A Sturgeon!
What lives in the ocean, is grouchy and hates neighbours?
A hermit crab!
Why did the whale cross the road?
To get to the other tide!
What is the best way to communicate with a fish?
Drop it a line!
Have a great second day at school today and good luck with treatments later this week.
Love, UB and AM

brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Wednesday, September 3, 2008 2:03 PM CDT

Aber! How was your first day of second grade??!! Hope you had fun. And hope you didn't get too much homework! Hugs to you, Ben, and Isaac.

Love, Auntie Jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Tuesday, September 2, 2008 10:08 PM CDT

Hi! Kelly~

I loved reading about how happy Abe was with his welcome home from his brothers and grandmother! :) That is so sweet! :)

I am so happy that Abe is able to go back to school this year and am very happy also that he was able to attend his first day of school! :)

I can definitely understand your worrying about Abe while he is at school! :) I can relate! I am sure he will be fine and how absolutely wonderful that he is at the point where he can go back! :) :)

I hope his next round of hd methatrexate goes well!

Hugs and Best wishes always! :) :)
April Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Tuesday, September 2, 2008 9:24 PM CDT

Abe,
Congratulations on your first day of school today! Hope you had a good time and were able to share stories with your friends. Tell them to keep your seat warm when you have to go for treatments and not to look at your homework for answers. We had a good trip up north with Grandpa Jerry and spent a night with Taia, Kira and Remy. They all say hello and hope you feel better.
Love, UB and AM

brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, CO United States - Tuesday, September 2, 2008 8:50 PM CDT

Hi Kelly,

I hope Abe enjoyed his first day of school. Keep up the good work. You have been through so much. I know those counts will rebound soon. Just keep putting one foot in front of the other until you get to the end of treatment. It must seem like such a long road especially after having done it once already but you will get through it. Thank you so much for your encouraging posts on Peter's site. They have meant a lot to me. I keep checking on Abe's progress regularly.

Annette D

www.caringbridge.org/visit/peterdickson
Annette Dickson <annettekdickson@yahoo.com>
Salinas, CA USA - Tuesday, September 2, 2008 5:45 PM CDT

HOOOOO-RAY! Back to school!! Wow guys, you're getting so old! (and so are the rest of us hahaha)
I hope you've been feeling better since you got home. I also hope your next stint on the 8th floor is a short one.
We had fun with UB & AM, they stayed with us for part of the weekend on their way back home. We didn't have very good jokes ready for them though, maybe you can send us some good ones? Grandpa Jerry visited here yesterday too, and took us out to dinner. It sounds like they all had a nice, fish-filled week up north!
Remy wants me to get back to sculpting playdoh on-demand, so I'll just end here with a little webhug. XOXO
Auntie Ginny and Prince Playdoh <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Tuesday, September 2, 2008 1:40 PM CDT

Hope your first day of 2nd grade is GREAT!!! So glad you got to be there today! Kelly, I think lurking in the halls is totally "NORMAL"...isn't it?!?!?! LOL! Enjoy your alone time!!!! Praying for all to go smoothly this week!
Love, The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, September 2, 2008 9:57 AM CDT

Hi Abe. Am thinking about you as you start second grade tomorrow. Have a great day!
Hugs to you, Isaac and Ben. Love, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Monday, September 1, 2008 10:57 PM CDT

Hello Fagerstrom Family- So glad to hear that Abe's home and gets to be there for his first day of school. You may have had to miss out on last years, but we hope this one will be an awesome one for you!! We hope this school year brings lots of happy times to you and your family:) You definitely deserve it!! Good luck with your next treatment. I know high dose methotrexate isn't fun, but it can work miracles. We think of you often and thank you so much for checking in on Christopher. Enjoy your first day of school Abe. Take Care!

Beth Bachmeier http://www.caringbridge.org/nd/christopherbachmeier <bclay10@yahoo.com>
Littlefork, MN - Monday, September 1, 2008 4:22 PM CDT

Horrayy!!!!!!!!! We are so happy for you all! And Abe, the first day of school, how cool is that! We are so excited for you. That is just the best news ever! Congratulations, and enjoy every moment! You deserve to have the best day ever. All those prayers and happy thoughts have worked, and way to stay so strong! You are amazing little man! Kelly, enjoy some down time for yourself, I know last year I was the mom learking in the hallways wondering if Blaine would be ok without me, guess what, Abe will be too! You are amazing too! Have a great first day of school Abe, Isaac, and Ben! Much love and lots of prayers, the Humbert Family
Laurie Humbert <sales@midwestsportswear.us>
- Sunday, August 31, 2008 9:07 PM CDT

Wow, Fagerstrom gang, is that exciting news or what?! Three boys going off to the first day of school. Are those teachers prepared for you guys? Anybody remember the old TV show "My Three Sons"? Ready or not world, here they come. Have a stupendous day everyone. Kelly, you keep busy baking after school treats for snacking while hearing everyone's reports.
Mary Melchior <melch@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN USA - Sunday, August 31, 2008 1:31 PM CDT

abe,
greetings from Nome. we have been doing a lot of fishing & grandpa Jerry is bringing you all some fresh salmon. the plane ride was fun, we saw a lot of relatives who all asked how you were doing & send their very best wishes that you start feeling better and get to go home soon. talk with you soon and hope you feel better soon!
love, UB & AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Saturday, August 30, 2008 1:09 AM CDT

Hi there Abe!

I hope you will get a chance to visit my website as I have added you as one of my honorary teamates! I will be running in San Francisco on October 19th on the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "Team In Training" and I will wear a special jersey that I will decorate to honor you, Randi Jo and John Dingley! You will have to let me know what to put on there to represent you, maybe a penguin?

You are an inspiration!

Http://pages.teamintraining.org/mn/nikesf08/jparkervuf
Jordan Parker <grrrljordan@yahoo.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 12:13 AM CDT

Hey there Puggy...Woo Hoo! Yippee! There's no place like HOME!!!!! Bet your brothers and your dad will be soooo excited to see you. Happy school shoppping this weekend. Hugs and kisses, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 12:10 AM CDT

Hi Abe & the Gang, I hope everything's getting better and better! Time to pack on some pounds right?
I just talked to UncleK - they're heading to Golovin tomorrow to visit relatives, pick berries and maybe catch some fish. Try to picture UB,AM,UK and Grandpa Jer in a tiny plane buzzing over the tundra!
Well, there are lots of relatives up there you've never even heard of who are thinking of you and praying that you'll get better really soon.
And... with any luck Grandpa will share some muktuk and dried fish with you when he gets back ;)
Auntie Ginny and the Shrieky Shriekers <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:52 PM CDT

hey hey hey!!! what a day!!! we are checking in on you everyday. Big Brown is behind you guys all the way... horses eat hay. wish you were here to stay. so you could go to school and ...play...without you, our skys are gray...I have to go away now. take care, and whatever we can do... just SAY...Dawn Yepma---ma-brown.
Dawn <dlyepma@ups.com>
cass lake, mn usa - Tuesday, August 26, 2008 6:25 PM CDT

Hey there, Abe a.k.a."Puggy"! Although I LOVE having you here at my house, I can't wait until you can go HOME! I know how much you miss being in Bemidji with your dad and brothers. When you go HOME, maybe you can go to Kenzie and Tanner's house and see the new puppies...all nine of them! Should we go down to Merlin's again tonight so you can have your usual french fries?? Pretty soon you will be one of the "regulars" down there, just like your Auntie Linda and Dave. And Jordan, one of my favorite people we met down there, will be running in a marathon to raise funds for leukemia research so that is cool. Hope you and your mom are having a great day. See you later, alligator.
I love you! Auntie Linda

Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, August 26, 2008 12:14 AM CDT

we head into clinic on wednesday. will you be around? hope the platelets are on the rise - thinking and praying for you - always.
Liz and owen Pilot
- Monday, August 25, 2008 10:39 PM CDT

Hi Abe & Family,
I found your CB site thru another CB site. My daughter Tori was diagnosed on Jan. 17th, 2004 with AML leukemia. We spent 6 months in-patient at Mpls. Childrens. From reading your journal entries we were most likely there alot of the time when you were there for the beginning of Abe's treatments. She was 4 1/2 at the time and just turned 9 the end of July. Tori is 4 years off treatment. For AML patients the magic # is 5 years off treament. I must admit that it was really hard reading about Abe's relapse being so soon after he was done with treatment. That is my biggest fear with Tori. That she will relapse right before we finish year 5!! You sound like an incredibly strong family and I admire your courage!! Abe is a beuatiful boy and I just know God is watching over him!! God bless you and I will continue to check back on his progress. My thoughts and especially my prayers are with you and your family!!

Jami Lahr

www.caringbridge.org/mn/torilahr

Jami Lahr <lahr6@mywdo.com>
Cold Spring, MN USA - Monday, August 25, 2008 9:53 PM CDT

Hey Abe, stay tough bud. Life throws some funny thins at you but they all work out in the end. P.S. I am looking for someone to mow my lawn. Brenden has been fired from his position for lack of caring.
Uncle Shane <gatorgrain@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, August 24, 2008 0:17 AM CDT

Hey Buddy!
Glad to hear you are eating again. I know that can be so tough. I bet you can't wait to get HOME, huh? It's so great that you have such a great aunt close by to Children's! What a blessing! Our prayers are with you, Big Guy! Hang in there!
Much love,
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, August 23, 2008 7:41 PM CDT

Hey there Abe, glad to hear you are feeling better! Keep up the fight bud, you are AMAZING!!!! So is your mom!! We will alway pray and wish you happy days soon. I loved the song you sang in the tub, you know what Abe, I wish I could take those old icky shots for you, I don't like to get poked either, but I would take every one of them if I could, I would love to take all of Blaine's for him too. I know it really is a bummer, but you are sooooooo brave and strong. We are all soooooo verrrrrry proud of you! Lots of hugs and prayers to you all! Love, the Humbert's
Laurie Humbert <sales@midwestsportswear.us>
- Saturday, August 23, 2008 4:48 PM CDT

Whew! You are tough!! Stinky old pneumonia and C-DIFF... Well, that week is behind you and now you can bounce back, eat more noodles, and get school supplies in order. Do you eat as much wild rice as Isaac?
UncleK and Remy got to hang out with Grandpa Jerry at the Anchorage airport. Remy came back wearing a brand new Twins hat. Go Twins!!
We're so relieved to know you're getting better and that you have all those awesome people around you taking care of you. You'll be home meeting your new teacher in no time.
Sending lots of love,
Auntie Ginny, Uncle Kevin and the Squealers <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Saturday, August 23, 2008 3:03 PM CDT

Thinking of you tonight. Hoping you are enjoying your visit here in the Cities and thanking God for watching over precious Abe last week and always.
Much Love - The Pilots
Liz Pilot
- Friday, August 22, 2008 10:10 PM CDT

Interested in Curing Childhood cancer license plates in the
State of Minnesota?? Please visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/princessmaddie There is a lot
more information on that website. I just think it's a great
idea!! So, I thought I would pass it on...feel free to
share it with others also :)
Megs Barrett <mbarrett@mcgough.com>
West St Paul, MN - Friday, August 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT

Hi! Kelly~

I am so happy Abe is doing better! It sounds like a very scary time! I am so sorry you all had to go through that! Abe is one tough little guy! The ara-c is just awful and then to have pneumonia on top of it. :( I hope the antibiotics have worked and that the pneumonia is gone!

I love the song you heard Abe singing! He is too funny! ;)

Hugs~
April Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Friday, August 22, 2008 4:39 PM CDT

Hi Abe,

I'm super glad that you are feeling better...sounds like you had a few rough days. Hope you're feelin' 100% soon! Kelly, hope you're doing well too. I'm thinking of you all and throwing up tons of prayers!!!
Take care,
Jenni
Jenni Heem <jenniheem@yahoo.com>
Maple Grove, MN - Friday, August 22, 2008 3:18 PM CDT

I know those shots hurt! But they do their job. Glad Abe is singing! Feel better, feel better, feel waaaaaaay better!
Jane Snell Copes
Inver Grove Heights, MN USA - Thursday, August 21, 2008 7:20 PM CDT

Thinking of you.

Hugs. Natalie Bauleke
Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
- Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:18 PM CDT

Oh my goodness.....Kelly you must have been terrified! I am so sorry you had to endure that scare! We give thanks for Abe's recovery and for God's healing and protecting hand on your baby. Sending all of you huge, gigantic ((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))
Love, The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, August 20, 2008 10:15 PM CDT

Oh Kelly! My gosh you must have been freaked out...I'm sure that's an understatement. I'm happy to read Al's work let him go, so you could all be together because no one does well in crisis mode. Having an understanding place of employment is huge once you've entered the cancer world. You shouldn't have to pick between your family & work. I'm so happy things have turned around and Abe is back to his spunky self!

Holding you close!
Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Wednesday, August 20, 2008 2:37 PM CDT

Hey Aber, I haven't talked to your mom in a few days, hope you are feeling better and having a good time at Auntie Linda's house. We are going to visit grandma, Isaac and Ben tonight at your house tonight. Still no puppies yet!

Love you,
Auntie Marci
Marci <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Wednesday, August 20, 2008 10:44 AM CDT

Hi Abe, I hope you're feeling better now than last week. I'm really sorry to hear you had a rough week. Hopefully your brothers brought you some smiles and fun! You are in my thoughts and prayers, stay strong!
Angie <angiesekula@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:26 PM CDT

Abe,
here a couple of new jokes for you.
What do you get when you mix a UPS driver and a fedex driver? a fedup driver!
Where do penguins keep their money? In the snow bank!
Hope you had a great day and are feeling better.
Love UB and AM

brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, CO United States - Tuesday, August 19, 2008 7:47 PM CDT

Hellllooooooo Abe,
We hope you are feeling better and made a hospital/jail break in the last couple of days. We are just watching the olympics and thinking about how well you have done in you own chemo olympics. think they should call it the Abelympics and you are the grand pooba at the opening ceremonies. Think how much fun you could have with jokes and making people do silly human tricks for the events. Talk to you soon.
Love, UB and AM
brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, CO United States - Monday, August 18, 2008 11:04 PM CDT

Just checking to see if you got released - prayers for you - always.
www.caringbridge.com/visit/owenpilot
Liz & Owen Pilot
- Monday, August 18, 2008 10:20 AM CDT

Buddy, we are sorry to hear how crummy you're feeling. We too remember all those chemos that you mom mentions your taking. UGH! Sending a ton of good vibes to you and hope & pray you're already feeling much better! Holding you close always!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Monday, August 18, 2008 10:16 AM CDT

Hi Abe. I'm so sorry you've had such a tough week. I hope that by now your fever is gone and you're feeling better. You are one strong boy that's for sure!! Keep fighting this and pretty soon you'll be back in Bemidji whipping Travis at video games. He's pretty excited for that! Taylor just got another Nintendogs game. She said to tell you hi and hopes you feel better soon. Give your mom a big hug from me and tell her I've been thinking about her a lot! Take care and stay strong big guy!!
Candi Slettvedt <ruffles@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN - Monday, August 18, 2008 7:58 AM CDT

Praying you are already feeling better Abe. WOW are you tough..truly...you are a warrior buddy! Please know that I am keeping you close in my heart and sending extra prayers for your continued protection, strength, and healing. By the way...I LOVE the photo up...you radiate joy champ! Always, Angie
Angie Tvedt (Harris' Mom) <tvedt@jetup.net>
- Sunday, August 17, 2008 10:48 PM CDT

Sorry for this extra tough hurdle. Prayers for improvements.
Corella Thorbeck
Plymouth, MN - Sunday, August 17, 2008 11:32 AM CDT

abe,
just checking in on you today. Love the new pictures! The Twins keep winning and trying to take over first place - Go Twins! We hope you have a great day today and start feeling better.
Love, UB and AM
brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, CO United States - Sunday, August 17, 2008 11:27 AM CDT

Hi Guys! I looked at your new pictures and I can't decide what I love the most... Abe's big smile by the luminary, the one with Abe singing to the computer, or Ben's bunny-ears on Isaac's shoulder.
We've got a little excitement up here - UncleK will come home from Japan tomorrow, my little brother's getting married tomorrow, and tonight a mama moose and her baby walked around our house eating willows and fireweed! We thought she'd eat our tiny garden plants but she must prefer something actually BIG and edible.
Sorry you're having some rough days... We're hoping for better (pain-free!) days soon, for normal temps and pressures too. Keep posting those smiley photos!

Auntie Ginny, Taia, Kira, Remy & Chena <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Sunday, August 17, 2008 2:49 AM CDT

We hate ara-c. Owen's blood pressure drops from that also. and the fevers are the worst. we are thinking and praying for Mr. Abe today - let me know if there is anything we can do.
Liz Pilot
- Saturday, August 16, 2008 4:43 PM CDT

Oh, Abe~
I am sorry you are feeling so rotten. Our prayers are strong and our faith is even stronger. Hang in there, Buddy. They will get this figured out for you and you'll be feeling like a million bucks very soon!!! Please give your mom a big hug from us, ok? Keep your chin up! You are doing a great job!
Love, The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, August 16, 2008 3:48 PM CDT

Abe, we're so sorry you're feeling so yucky. That ARA-C is pretty icky stuff and we can certainly relate to your various issues. It's like a flashback for us reading about your struggles. BUT!!! We know that this isn't for much longer and these yucky days will be in your rearview mirror soon. In the meantime, there's nothing like your brothers and dad to add some much-needed distraction, even if it's just to sit next to you and watch tv while you doze. We're praying for a quick turnaround so you'll be feeling better soon. Take care, all of you, and know that you are in our prayers each and every day. Every day of that stinkin' ARA-C is another day of battle won. And you are one terrific warrior. I would say quite Olympic, myself! You should be awarded a gold medal when it's all done.
Terri & Bailey - www.caringbridge.org/mn/baileygrace <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Saturday, August 16, 2008 2:29 PM CDT

Hi Abe, I'm hoping and praying you are feeling better today. It was so much fun at the relay for life when you could be there. Wow, there were lots and lots of luminary bags with your name on them! Goldie still hasn't had the puppies yet. I'll email you a picture when they finally arrive. Will you help us name them? You always come up with the best names!!
P.S. I love the new pictures on your site.

Love you sweetie,
Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, MN 56601 - Saturday, August 16, 2008 8:57 AM CDT

Hi Abe and Kelly: Hope you had a better day today. I apologize for not checking in sooner. We think of you all and pray for you all each and every day. Abe we will keep you close in heart and prayers for a quick recovery and you will be home soon. Blaine says he will light a candle at church for you. Keep being strong and we love the updates. God Bless and Love, the Humbert's
Laurie Humbert
- Friday, August 15, 2008 10:48 PM CDT

Abe,
Hang in there buddy, don't let the chemo blues get you down. We are rooting for you to feel better as soon as possible, but let your family and doctors take care of you so you can ride your bike soon.
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Friday, August 15, 2008 10:01 AM CDT

hey abe! hang in there, little man! you are strong and you can do it! i know you'll be feeling better soon.

it was lots of fun hanging out at the relay. boy, you sure walked a lot of laps! i miss you. hope to see you before too long.

love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Thursday, August 14, 2008 3:42 PM CDT

ARA-C...ugh. I know that one was tough on Carter in the doses you can give at home....Sounds like Abe's body is not too fond of that one! We continue to cheer for you, Buddy, knowing that God is guiding every step, every procedure, every dose that is given to you. Our prayers are with you.....you already have a year under your belt,Buddy! You are kicking cancer's butt! Way to go!

Love, The Botz's
PS...make sure you sign up for KidsCan!!!! www.kidscanmn.org We need your voice; your story!

Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:39 PM CDT

Hi! Kelly~

Popping in to say hello~ I hope that Abe's counts are on the rebound!

thinking of you guys and hoping Abe can restart his chemo soon!

HUGS
April molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Tuesday, August 12, 2008 0:19 AM CDT

Hi! Kelly~

I hope that you all had a wonderful time at the Relay for Life! I hope you will add some pictures!

So sorry that Abe's anc is so low! I hope he recovers soon that he can move forward in treatment! So glad to read he has not needed platelets in two weeks! That's great!

I think it is wonderful that Abe has felt good enough to be able to ride his bike with his brothers and do what our children should be doing.......being plain ole kids, enjoying their childhood!

I cannot believe it has been a year since Abe relapsed. I thought it was a bit later. I completely know what you mean about the feelings of being on this cancer journey for so long!

hang in there!

Hugs and best wishes
April Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Saturday, August 9, 2008 9:53 PM CDT

Prayers and thankful for steady progress.
Corella Thorbeck
Plymouth, MN - Saturday, August 9, 2008 10:15 AM CDT

Go Team Abe & The Gang!
Go Platelets! Go up ANC!!!
What a blast the Twins games must have been, especially with UB & AM in charge of the Joke Department. I guess you didn't have any major vehicle breakdowns along the way, you can ask Grandpa Jerry about that one.
It's great to hear about all the at-home stuff you get to do lately, great to hear you're having fun.
Love and miss you lots,
Auntie Ginny, Taia, Kira, Remy and Uncle K from far away <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Friday, August 8, 2008 11:32 PM CDT

go-go fagerstrom! i love it! so, go-go, i hope you save a dance for me tonight at the relay! see you soon! love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Friday, August 8, 2008 12:18 AM CDT

Hey Puggy! Can't wait to see you tomorrow at the Relay for Life. Team "Abe & the Gang" rocks.
Love you,
Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, mn - Thursday, August 7, 2008 10:24 PM CDT

What's going on up there in "Burr-midji". Not yet anyways. Checking in to see how our Abe is doing & feeling these days? How long of a protocol/maintenance does Abe have left? I have to keep track of my CB kids. Even though we are done updating...we are not done checking in on you! You are in our hearts always!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Wednesday, August 6, 2008 3:21 PM CDT

Hi Abe,
I heard about you and your website from a couple of friends. I have a young friend with cancer. Yesterday we talked about other children also having cancer and I told him about you and having to going through treatment twice. I mentioned that several of the jokes I had told him came from you. He also loves jokes. He liked hearing about you, was all smiles and wanted me to email you a joke for him. If you want to send an email to him have your mom send it to my email address. You can call him "George." I can't give out his real name on the internet. Thank you for the jokes!! Wishing you the best.
Rebecca

What is a trees favorite drink?
Rootbeer.
Rebecca <rebeccadawnwild@embarqmail.com>
Welch, MN USA - Wednesday, August 6, 2008 0:04 AM CDT

Was there a winner in the Joke Battle Royal?
Auntie Ginny and the Screechers <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Tuesday, August 5, 2008 10:41 PM CDT

Hi Abe, Kelly and family,
Keep up the faith, There are a lot of people praying for you all. Maybe we'll see you this weekend at the Relay.
Heidi and family
Heidi Reynolds <heidiho@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN US - Monday, August 4, 2008 10:08 PM CDT

Hi Abe I hope you can come back to school this year. me and Hana miss you. we would like you to come to are house soon.
Harper and Hana <mergens36@yahoo.com>
Bemidji, MN - Sunday, August 3, 2008 5:33 PM CDT

Hi guys!

Were your ears burning yesterday? We had a talk about your family and your journey...literally! We were in Nisswa all week, soaking up some family time at a cabin on Roy Lake...We went to Kendall Candles and saw a sign for Bemidji....90 some miles yet. Wow...Carter couldn't believe how long you have to drive to get your treatment. New respect was earned there!!!! I hope you are doing well and are at home, Kiddo! Our prayers are always around you!!!

Love,
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, August 2, 2008 3:38 PM CDT

Thinking of you. Hope this finds everyone doing well. Hoping you survive this hot & muggy weekend!

Hugs,
Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Saturday, August 2, 2008 10:56 AM CDT

abe, have a great weekend in the cities with everyone! make those twins win! go go gomez!

love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Friday, August 1, 2008 9:24 AM CDT

Hi Abe,
I've been thinking of you, and I am hoping that your enjoying summer. Your great aunt Jodi has me busy watering all the community gardens, so that we can grow purple carrots, rainbow chard, and burgandy beans. Do you have anything growing in your garden? If you need some seeds, ask Jodi. She's got a box full. Have you been to the book store, your favorite one in Bemidji? I haven't gotten a good summer read in yet, but I have some books on order. It's always a good day to read. I'll keep checking on you, and greet everyone in your family for me. Have a great day, Abe!

Leah
Leah DeLack <delack@frontiernet.net>
- Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:05 AM CDT

Hi Abe and Kelly - Best wishes and lots of hugs and prayers for you this week that all will go well and you will have lots of fun in the big city. Go Twins, huh Abe? They beat the White Sox last night and are winning the game tonight too!!! Have a great week and know that your friends are thinking of you and sending lots of prayers to you now and always! God Bless, the Humbert Family
laurie humbert
- Tuesday, July 29, 2008 9:27 PM CDT

Abe,
We can't wait to see you guys this weekend and share some laughs! Keep working on some new jokes and see you Friday.
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Monday, July 28, 2008 1:35 PM CDT

hey little man, we miss you here in bemidji. hope to see your sweet face really soon. i think about you every day.
love, auntie marci
marci b <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
bemidji, mn - Friday, July 25, 2008 9:20 AM CDT

Hi Kelly,
Watching Abe's progress. Hopefully things will even out soon for Abe count wise and the hospital stays and bugs will be a thing of the past. Hang in there. Praying for Abe's complete recovery.
Annette
www.caringbridge.org/visit/peterdickson

Annette Dickson <annettekdickson@yahoo.com>
Salinas, CA 93908 - Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:49 AM CDT

Puggy?!!?!?!? Cute. Hoping your SSU visit was uneventful and that you slept through the IV antibiotics! You never cease to amaze me, Mr. Abe (and family). I hope you can still hear us cheering for you every day!!!!!!
Much love,
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, July 22, 2008 5:41 PM CDT

Hey Puggy! (I'm glad you finally approved a nickname!) Man, you cleaned me out last night. You are quite a talented shaker of the dice. And, an Uno champion. But, tonight I'm hoping to make a come-back, so get ready! I'm thinking of you as you spend the day in short-stay for your treatment. (I wore the penguin t-shirt I got from your Grandma Mary to work today. It's my "Abe Shirt") Hugs and kisses and lots of love. See you tonight.
xxoo Auntie Linda
Linda <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:10 AM CDT

Hi Abe,
We're thinking about you buddy. There hasn't been much exciting stuff going on here, believe me, fireworks are pretty lame when the sun is still up and it's raining. You're doing some fun stuff though! The zoo sounds like so much fun.
Here's to a fast turn-around this week and no more mouth soreness!
Love,
Auntie Ginny, Uncle Kevin and the Screechers <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Monday, July 21, 2008 9:29 PM CDT

Hey Abe! Hope that your week in Mpls. is short and that you're home this weekend so I can see you when I visit Bemidji. Say hey to Auntie Linda and your mom. I miss you! Hang in there, sweetie. Love, Auntie Jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Monday, July 21, 2008 7:35 PM CDT

Abe,
Alright, I'm going to start this joke competition about three weeks early. Mostly because it sounds like you need some laughs and so everyone who signs onto your website can contribute to the "non-sense". I take no responsibility (it's all on you) for what jokes get posted over the next few weeks. Have fun reading these and Aunt Missy #2 and I look forward to a face to face battle royal in a few weeks.
The joke-off is on!

What is the sharpest thing in the world?
A Fart. It goes through your pants and doesn't even leave a hole.

A skeleton was trying to fart in a crowded place.
But in the end it couldn't 'cos it had no guts.

What do you get if you eat beans and onions?
Tear Gas.

Why fart and waste when you can burp and taste? (you've probably heard this one)

Laugh and the world laughs with you; fart and they'll stop laughing.

Confucius (your Dad was once Confucius) say:
Man who fart in church sit in own pew.

What do you call a fart?
A turd honking for the right of way.

Have a guuuuud rest of the week and we look forward to seeing you at the Twins game!
Love, UB and AM#2

brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Thursday, July 17, 2008 0:45 AM CDT

Good luck getting treatments back on track! Abe, you are one tough cookie, hang in there and I hope you can enjoy summer too!
Jeny Meyer <jeny@pamsauto.com>
St. Joseph, - Wednesday, July 16, 2008 6:38 AM CDT

So, so good to see you guys today at clinic. Abe, you look great. and Mom, you are amazing. We are so proud to know you guys and watch as you conquer this terrible disease.
Liz and Owen Pilot
- Tuesday, July 15, 2008 10:21 PM CDT

Hi Abe. I'm looking forward to seeing you tonight. I'll stop by the grocery store and get some bacon for you!!! Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Monday, July 14, 2008 5:37 PM CDT

We'd never give up on you Kelly!!!!! We understand how hard it can be to update. There are more important things to tend to...your family! Glad to hear Abe got to see the fireworks, go golfing and do some fun summer activities. Hope you get those good counts today and back to chemo tomorrow. Never fun, but yes, you want to get back on track...understood. Holding you close every day!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Monday, July 14, 2008 3:52 PM CDT

Hi Abe,
all the best sweetie!
Di
Australia - Sunday, July 13, 2008 5:11 PM CDT

Good morning Abe,
Hope you are having some fun at home and trying to enjoy a portion of the summer. We are looking forward to seeing you in August and can't wait to hear some new jokes from you. I need to restock my own supply of jokes so get ready, we can have a joke competition. No rules except you have to be able to tell the joke to your grandmothers. Take care and see you soon.
Love, UB and AM
brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, CO United States - Sunday, July 13, 2008 12:32 AM CDT

I was happy to hear you are getting to go home. Continuing to pray for your Abe. Also, thanks for always checking in on my "baby"
Paula Bachmeier <paulabachmeier@hotmail.com www.caringbridge.org/nd/christopherbachmeier>
Burlington, ND USA - Saturday, July 12, 2008 9:30 PM CDT

What a great surprise to open Blaine's CB and see a message from our wonderful friends! Thanks! We hope you are having a good week and we send many prayers, happy days full of sunshine and great strength for the neutriphil angels to do their work for you too. Sending you all a HUGE hug and tons of happy thoughts! God Bless, Laurie Humbert
laurie humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Friday, July 11, 2008 7:35 AM CDT

Hi! There~

Kelly~ Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a message! :) Yes, Intensification is so hard! I hope that Abe will get through it quickly and with no complications! :) I hope you are all doing well and I hope Abe is OUT of the hospital and feeling great....and his counts hopefully....AWESOME! :)

Wishing you guys the VERY BEST ALWAYS!

HUGS!
April Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Thursday, July 10, 2008 7:59 PM CDT

Happy Belated 4th of July! Hope everything is going good for you and you all could enjoy the fireworks and family fun days! Holding you all close in our hearts and sending our love!
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Wednesday, July 9, 2008 10:37 AM CDT

Hi Abe and all. Was such fun seeing you in Bemidji at YOUR house!! Glad you enjoyed the 4th of July at HOME.
Love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Monday, July 7, 2008 3:03 PM CDT

Hi Abe and family, hope all is good there and that you had a great 4th of July. Can you believe I just had to type the 4th of July? Where is the summer going? Wanted to say hi and say we still pray for you always and to wish you happy days and lots of good days ahead! Love and God Bless, the Humbert's
Laurie Humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Sunday, July 6, 2008 9:23 PM CDT

hey abe!
how's it goin. i tried to call u yesterday to thank u for the present. now we can play webkinz together:) u'll have to email me ur username. mines kenzerdoodle15. well i guess i'll ttyl sweetie;>
-kenZ
kenzie boes <mbkenz@yahoo.com>
Btown, mn - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 12:52 AM CDT

Abe,
Just checking to see how things are going with you. We are trying to make it back to see you and go to a Twins game sometime in the next month or so. We'll let you know as soon as we can. Hope you have a great day today and fell guuuuud!
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 8:27 AM CDT

Just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you! We are hoping that you are feeling better and able to have some fun!
Hugs and Prayers! Jason, Heidi, Austin and Nathan
Heidi
- Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:18 PM CDT

Hi Abe and Kelly, hope your days are brighter. Hang in there buddy, you can do it. Sending lots of good thoughts lots of prayers and loads of wishes and hope for good counts no more sores and days full of fun and happy times! You are a real trooper Abe! God Bless, the Humbert Family
Laurie Humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:39 PM CDT

Hello Abe,

I hope you're feeling better today. I think a big ice cream Sundae from DQ will help your mouth feel better. We're finally getting some nice warm weather here in Mpls, hopefully you can get out and enjoy it. How about a trip to Como Zoo! You're in my thoughts often. Take Care! (take care of your mom too, k!)
Angie <angiesekula@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, June 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT

abe! i hear you went bowling last night! did you hear about the time auntie linda slid down the lane when she was bowling?? i hope you're having fun with ike. i'm sure i'll see you real soon. i'll be in bemidji over the 4th and then we can light some sparklers, ok? hugs to you and the rest. love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:16 PM CDT

Abe we are soooo happy to hear you have busted out of there by now. I'm so sorry that you have to deal with all this yuckiness. Hope your mouth sores go away and that you can get back to eating lots of pizza from your favorite place at home. You are one strong little guy, so don't ever forget that.

Hugs to all of you!
Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:49 PM CDT

Hi Abe!
It was so good to see you yesterday - especially because you were leaving Children's YIPEE!!! You look great. I hope the mouth sores start to go away soon and you will feel like eating again. Sometimes, Owen won't eat or poop while we are there - he just says "I'll wait until I get home" isn't that crazy.
Remember, if you and your mom need to get out and go for a ride, you can always stop by our house and we can chat and play. We are about 40 minutes west of the Twin cities - it is actually a beautiful ride. We are not too far from Lake Minnetonka. Well, just wanted you to know we are thinking about you and praying that soon you are back to your silly self. Lots of Love
www.caringbridge.com/visit/owenpilot
Liz Pilot
- Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:55 AM CDT

Abe,
We'll raise a glass of grape juice for you getting out of the hospital and going to Aunt Linda's. I wish you mouth sores would go away so you could have soem grape suckers or gumme bears. We are thinking of you and hope to see you soon.
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Monday, June 23, 2008 2:11 PM CDT

Oh - I hope you are at home reading this. We are thinking of you Abe and all the icky side effects you are experiencing. Owen has had lots of the same kinds of things. I am sorry you have to feel this way. All I know is that any kid who gets through relapse therapy is THE TOUGHEST kid there is!! You are very strong and I know how hard this is - come on, you are just supposed to be a kid at home, getting into trouble, right? We think about you lots and pray that you are feeling a little bit better each and every second! Lots of Love
Liz Pilot
- Monday, June 23, 2008 6:53 AM CDT

abe,
we are thinking of you and hoping for good results to go home! Keep smiling and hope you get home soon.Love,
UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Sunday, June 22, 2008 9:06 PM CDT

Good evening
I'm visiting from Owen's page. Letting you know Abe is in my prayers!
Kelli Wick
- Sunday, June 22, 2008 8:53 PM CDT

I came here from Owen Pilot's CB page to offer a prayer for Abe - he's a cool little guy and I hope he gets out of the hospital soon and that his treatment goes well for him. Healing wishes sent from a sunny but windy U.K. :o)

love, Nigel XXX
Nigel Burrell <bosca@mondopippi.fsnet.co.uk>
Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Sunday, June 22, 2008 2:55 PM CDT

Praying for you guys to be heading home sweet home! Abe, you amaze me!!! Hang in there, Buddy! We are cheering for you!!!
Much love~
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, June 22, 2008 11:16 AM CDT

Sounds like a perfect day to bust out of there, Abe! What a fun homecoming it will be with all the rain out of the way and some fresh air and sunshine ordered just for you. You have a great week recuperating at HOME and we're praying you will continue to feel better and stronger each and every day. We're still waiting on our Build-a-Bear date with you, and we know when you are feeling better and your counts are where they need to be to tackle MOA (on a low volume day!) then we're picking you and your mom up and heading down for some fun, and you can build a new snuggle-buddy to go to the hospital and clinic with. Take care, Abe. You are in our prayers each and every day - along with your brothers and mom and dad.
Terri & Bailey - www.caringbridge.org/mn/baileygrace <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Sunday, June 22, 2008 8:00 AM CDT

Prayers for levels that will allow you to go home. Prayers for comfort and continued strength.
Corella Thorbeck <cthorbeck@aol.com>
Plymouth, MN - Saturday, June 21, 2008 10:11 PM CDT

Oh guys- we know how it feels to be "stuck" on the 8th floor waiting for the levels to drop - sometimes it's if I want to shake up Owen, put him on his head and have him run up and down the halls - just to see if that might make the levels drop!!! I will say a specific prayer tonight, asking that Abe's body flush out that toxic drug tonight during his sleep, so that when you wake the nurse can come in and say "you're out of here today!". Love and hugs.
Liz Pilot <pilot4pack@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:32 PM CDT

Hope you're outta there on this beautiful, beautiful day!
Jane Snell Copes
Inver Grove Heights, MN USA - Saturday, June 21, 2008 1:06 PM CDT

Hi Sweetie,
I'm crossing my fingers that you'll be able to come home tomorrow and the mouth sores will heal quickly. I'd like to come to your house and see you watering your purple flowers this weekend.
Love, Auntie Marci
Marci B <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn 56601 - Friday, June 20, 2008 3:27 PM CDT

Kelly, Abe & Family,

Just read on Owen's site that you are at the hospital and not feeling good. We hope that your pain leaves quickly and you can be back to feeling good again! You're in our thoughts & prayers!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Thursday, June 19, 2008 2:23 PM CDT

Thinking of you!
Jane Snell Copes
Inver Grove Heights, MN USA - Thursday, June 19, 2008 10:05 AM CDT

I heard you were having a bit of a hard time...we will raise you up in more prayers for pain free days.

I loved to read about the fun with the cousins.

Hang in there. We are thinking of all of you. At the hospital and the rest at home, I know that stinks.

Natalie Bauleke
Natalie Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
- Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:41 AM CDT

Praying for you, Buddy! God's blessings as you move through these tough phases...................

Love, The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:01 AM CDT

Hey, everyone.
Linda told me that you might be in the cities this week. I called your cell phone number that I have but it said the number was changed. Then I remembered that your entry said you were home playing and hanging out, celebrating father's day. I am glading you are having lots of fun.
If you have a new phone number, let me know, or I can take it from Linda.
Willie <williamnour@comcast.net>
Minneapolis, MN Hennepin - Wednesday, June 18, 2008 9:21 PM CDT

Whazaa, watcha been doin Abe? today I beat Tanner at Star Wars on their xbox. and today I also played with the doggies too. and I also wanted to say whazaa again. Hi mommy and I love you mommy. bye bye
Ben
Ben Fagerstrom <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, MN - Tuesday, June 17, 2008 9:52 PM CDT

Purple is the color for SURVIVOR...THAT'S YOU ABE! We will be praying for your next round. Glad you got to go 4-wheeling and have some time away from the hospital. Happy Father's day Al.

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Monday, June 16, 2008 3:22 PM CDT

Hi! Kelly~

Thank you for popping in and leaving a message~

I hope Abe's counts are high enough to be admitted for chemo the next time they are checked! Im happy he is having fun though......while waiting! :)

Best wishes! :)

Hoping your hubby has a great Father's Day! :)
April Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Saturday, June 14, 2008 7:19 PM CDT

Hi Abe,
I'm sending you a big hug sweetie!
Di
Australia - Saturday, June 14, 2008 5:41 PM CDT

Kelly, glad to know you are enjoying the beautiful weekend. I've been walking the 8th floor to look for an "Abe" sign - haven't seen one so I figured you weren't here. One of these times, we'll hang out. Best of luck next week.
Liz Pilot <pilot4pack@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, June 14, 2008 2:45 PM CDT

hey aber! sounds like you had a great time with the boes! i wish i coulda been there. quick, turn on the t.v. - the twins are finally winning a game! stay warm. isn't this stinky weather?? love you lots. hugs to you and your brothers. love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Wednesday, June 11, 2008 6:54 PM CDT

Hi! Kelly~

So glad that Abe's counts are up and that he is feeling well! I hope he was able to be admitted for hd chemo yesterday! Intensification II is so tough! Hoping (if you guys are inpatient) that Abe is released soon and doesnt have any bad side effects from the chemo!

Take care and Best wishes! :) :)
April Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 2:12 PM CDT

Abe, you are a total counts rockstar, buddy. We hope everything goes well this week with the HD Metho and that you will recover quickly from this cycle, too. We're thinking of you all, as we do each and every day, and keeping you close in our prayers. We hope you are out of there and back home soon!
Bailey has a couple of knock-knocks for you:

Knock, Knock.
Who's there?
Dishwasher.
Dishwasher who?
Dishwasher way I talked before I got my false teeth!

Knock, Knock.
Who's there?
Tank.
Tank who?
You're welcome!

Knock Knock
Who's there?
Cash!
Cash who?
Hey - are you calling me a nut?

Take good care, buddy, and have a good week.
Terri & Bailey - www.caringbridge.org/mn/baileygrace <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 6:51 AM CDT

Hooray for great news and smiling faces. Have a fine weekend at home! It's really blowing here today!
Jane Snell Copes
Inver Grove Heights, MN USA - Friday, June 6, 2008 4:04 PM CDT

Happy to read you're home and counts were good enough for you to bust outta there until Monday! Enjoy your days at home as a family!!

Have a great weekend!
Hugs, Jen Vogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Friday, June 6, 2008 10:52 AM CDT

Abe,
Great work on the counts big guy! What a wonderful surprise for you and everyone. Enjoy the time at home this week and kick some leukemia booty next week with your treatments.
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Friday, June 6, 2008 9:28 AM CDT

So glad to hear that you are home, love the rays and sunshine on your main page! The sun is shining for you this week. So happy for you all! Enjoy each other while you are at home. Lots of hugs, love and prayers your way! The Humbert Family
Laurie Humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Thursday, June 5, 2008 10:41 PM CDT

We're heading in Wednesday (counts willing) for a HD methotrexate stay also. Want to play some Wii in our room? Our see you at the foosball table? It'll be nice (in an 8th floor-sort-of-way) to hang out with friends
Li z and Owen Pilot <pilot4pack@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, June 5, 2008 7:19 PM CDT

Hi Abe,
just passing by to wish you all the best!
Di
Australia - Thursday, June 5, 2008 4:56 PM CDT

Hi Aber,
I hear you are home!! I hope to see you all this weekend. Maybe you guys could come to our house and we'll have a campfire and roast hotdogs and marshmallows??
Love ya,
Auntie Marci
Marci <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
- Thursday, June 5, 2008 9:32 AM CDT

Hey guys!
What's up? I can only assume when things are quiet, that is a GOOD thing! We are sending you lots of hugs and prayers! Hoping those counts are good so you can enjoy some of this crazy weather...is it cold or rainy?!?!?! I am thinking summer's gotta be here soon!
Love, The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, June 4, 2008 4:03 PM CDT

Hi Abe,

Sooooooooooo, have you grown any WBC's yet? I'm sure your Mom is anxiously awaiting the news that your ANC is back in a safe range!

Stay Strong!
Nancy, Matthew's Mom
Nancy Vinson <nancyvinson@verizon.net>
- Tuesday, June 3, 2008 10:04 PM CDT

Hi Abe! Hi to mom and the rest of the family. Hope for the best for you this week and always, for those stubborn ol' counts to rebound and get back to a safe zone. Go Twins! Splitting games with the Yankees, WOW! Our friend Joe Mauer got his first homerun today, we cheered loud enough, maybe they heard us in the Dome, do ya think? Blaine says Hi Abe, and hopes you feel well soon. He is struggling too, this is "ROID WEEK" at our house. YUK! Poor guy, it is hard, huh? Take care all, we will pray hard for you and stay tough Bud! Love, the Humbert Family
Laurie Humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Monday, June 2, 2008 10:47 PM CDT

Just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you! Sending prayers that your blood counts go up and you are able to go home again for a while! Glad to hear you are cracking jokes and being the wonderful Abe we know and love! Hugs to all!
Love, Jason, Heidi, Austin and Nathan
Heidi
- Monday, June 2, 2008 9:22 PM CDT

Abe and All,
What a busy week you all had. Great you could spend some time at home with your crazy (crazy like your uncles) brothers. We will send you good wishes this week for good counts and that you are feeling well. Congrats to Isaac for reading more books than a publishing editor and what a fun way to celebrate! Ben in first grade next year - look out world. Keep smiling and hello to your mom and dad.
Love, UB and AM
brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, CO United States - Monday, June 2, 2008 4:16 PM CDT

Dear Abe and Family-

Sorry we haven't sent you any notes the past month, but like Mommy said, the business of school and Dylan turned 7, kept us all on our toes.

Sounds like you could use some good strong prayers for those cells to get back to those high numbers :0) We will do our best!

Have a good time at the RMH...that is one very awesome place and if you see Persis, tell her hello from me.

Hugs to you and your family!
John, Laurie, Dylan, Gavyn and Shayn
Laurie Dickinson
Bemidji, Mn - Sunday, June 1, 2008 11:25 AM CDT

Hi Abe, Kelly and Al, all of us are Praying and wishing you the best!! we check your site everyday!! Hope you had a good week, and you can go fishing this weekend...
our best goes out to all of you ALL the time!!! Walleyes are biting fierce on Leech again, your welcome to join us any day...we are catching our limits right off the dock!! we should have the boat gassed up soon too! Your UPS family is strongly behind all of you, take care!!
Dawn
Dawn <jvv1dly@ups.com>
Cass Lake, mn us - Saturday, May 31, 2008 0:00 AM CDT

Hi Abe, just popping in to say I love you.

Auntie Marci
Marci B. <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Wednesday, May 28, 2008 4:25 PM CDT

You got it...fever free thoughts headed your way!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Tuesday, May 27, 2008 1:41 PM CDT

Good morning, Guys~
Hope this finds everyone doing well. Just popping in to say hello and to let you know we are thinking of you. I hope your family was able to spend some time together this weekend. Keep up the great work, guys. You are amazing!

Much love,
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Monday, May 26, 2008 7:49 AM CDT

Hi! Kelly~

I hope that all is well and that Abe was released and is fever free and doing GREAT! Another round behind you guys! :) :) Logan does not like the eye drops what so ever either and the pegs shots.....well you know all too well how terrible those are!

I hope you guys have a wonderful weekend far far away from the hospital!!

The Como Zoo sounds like it was lots of fun! :)

Kelly~ You have the best attitude! You are amazing to me! :)

I have made the switch from the older caringbridge page to a new one so I want to give you our new link!

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loganthomas01

Hugs and Best wishes! :) :)
April Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Friday, May 23, 2008 10:45 PM CDT

Hey Abe! It was so much fun going to Como with you. You are so brave to go on the rides. I'm glad Jennifer could go with you because your mom and I are kinda wimpy. Have fun at HOME with Grandma Mary and your family. Hugs and kisses from Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, May 22, 2008 11:21 AM CDT

Kelly & Abe - Was led to your site from Harris Tvedts CB site...Abe - I love your smile....and Kelly that is awesome that you got a real bed....many nights were spent on the plastic couch and chairs.....Our Blair loved the nurses at Childrens as well as at the U of M Childrens. To us they are angels..We pray for you and ask god to bless you and give you strength and HOPE!
Kim
www.caringbridge.org/visit/blair
www.blairstreeofhope.org

Kim Anderson <kanderson@blairstreeofhope.org>
Minnetonka, MN USA - Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:38 AM CDT

Hi Abe!
We would love to see some of your new artwork from Webkinz, maybe you could post some on the guestbook photo page. Hope you are out of the hospital today after PEG shots and treatments. Sounds like some pretty wicked stuff - but certainly not a strong and brave as you are! You are a very, very brave young man and have a tremendous attitude in dealing with all the treatments, nurses and docs. Give oyurself a big pat on the back from us.
Take care and love,
UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 1:33 PM CDT

hey abe!! i hope that you're finding ways to keep busy while you're in the hospital. let's hope you get out soon so you guys can come up to littlefork this weekend! the bean bag game is just waiting for us! big hugs to you from littlefork. give your mom a hug from me, too.

lots of love,
auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Wednesday, May 21, 2008 10:13 AM CDT

Dear Kelly, Abe & family...glad to read that you've got another spinal under your belt, but sorry to hear about the reaction to the antibiotic. I haven't checked in on you in a while, but do think about all of our little online, cancer-kickin friends all of the time! I hope you are able to begin enjoying yourself now that another long pulse of dex is overwith. Hopefully they boosted your counts up really high so you can stay on track for you next phase of chemo. Enjoy the last few weeks of school and as much of your summer as possible. We'll be praying for you in New York! Love, the Della Penna family
Ellen, Matt, Allison & Griffin
www.caringbridge.org/ny/griffin
Ellen Della Penna <emdellapenna@rochester.rr.com>
Batavia, NY - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 8:37 PM CDT

Hi Gang,
I will be praying as you begin this next phase in treatment. What a trooper you are Abe! I hope you crammed a ton of fun in before heading back to the 8th floor. Hope you made it to Como...we love that place too...tons of fun to be had there. We hope you will all be home together for this long weekend! Kelly, hang in there with the gray hairs...Bel had a few reactions too...they are scary and do keep you on your toes! Better treat yourself to a color!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:30 AM CDT

So sorry to have missed you guys - but you know how that goes; when they say you can go home - you pretty much run to the elevators to get the heck out of there. we hope your stay goes fast. We'll be back at clinic on Friday for more chemo. Hope the eyedrops help with the arac. Hope to see you soon.
Liz and Owen Pilot
- Monday, May 19, 2008 3:46 PM CDT

YES CHERYL AND RAY STANLEY WILL BE ATTENDING BILL AND LOLA'S 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON JULY 26TH . WILL BE THERE FOR THE DINNER AT 5 . SEE ALL OF YOU PEOPLE AT THE OPEN HOUSE :-)
RAY AND CHERYL STANLEY <ray@minot.com>
MINOT, ND USA - Sunday, May 18, 2008 4:10 PM CDT

Hey Abe. Hope you're having some fun days in Bemidji. Heard it was in the 60's there yesterday...WOOHOO! Am looking forward to seeing you and your mom on Sunday. What do you want to do?? The rides are now open at Como Zoo and they have penguins there. Or maybe you want to go to your favorite bowling alley for Buddy's Grape Soda?! Can't wait to see you. (Don't forget to bring your new bear so I can guess his name.) Sending lots of love to you, Isaac, Ben, and your mom and dad. xxoo Auntie Linda/Auntie Lindar
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, May 15, 2008 11:55 AM CDT

Hi Abe, Kelly and family: Hope all is well there for you and you have traveled back home to Bemidji safely! A walleye breakfast, WOW, that is one of our favorites too! Praying for good weeks for you all! God Bless and Take Care along with lots of fun too! Love, Laurie
laurie humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Thursday, May 15, 2008 11:24 AM CDT

Abe (or should we call you Juanie fan),
Hope you are either home tonight or on your way home from today's treatments. Sounds like you enjoyed the fresh walleye for a breakfast of champions! Good thing your dad is a good fisherman (hah hah) and cooks up a mean batch of fish. Take care and talk with you soon.
Love, UB and AM
brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, co - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7:41 PM CDT

Hi Abe!
I hope today's procedure went smoothly and the antibiotics are doing their job... Your fish-breakfast story made me giggle a little because right now, everyone else is in bed for the night and Taia and I are eating Corn Pops and cinnamon-sugar toast! Just a little backwards!
Do you get to go back home before next Monday? I hope you do, it sounds like walleye is on the menu for a while and it's your turn to catch some.
I'm thinking we should probably stretch Mother's Day into Mother's Week (or month or year!) for your awesome mom. Of course your Grandmas and Aunties get to share some of the spotlight but your mom is just the best ;)
Take care, remember we love you lots!
Auntie Ginny and the Wasilla Mosquito-Swatters <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 0:00 AM CDT

Glad to read your update today and hoping you got the call shortly after your posted that everything went smoothly for Abe's procedure. That Dexamethasone really does a number on their little bodies. I remember your description to a tee and will never forget. I'm glad it's finished for him! Onto the next stage...again, we will be keeping all of you in our prayers! The Walleye breakfast sounded delicious and so glad that Abe and the boys at least got to eat some! Kelly, glad you got all those smooches...they are the best!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Monday, May 12, 2008 2:09 PM CDT

Happy Mother's Day Kelly! Wishing you nothing but peace & blessings! Can't wait to hear about yourtrip!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Sunday, May 11, 2008 10:58 AM CDT

Abe,
Happy opening of walleye fishing day! We hope you have a chance to go fishing with your dad and brothers. Make sure you wish your Mom a happy Mother's Day tomorrow for all of the great things your Mom does for all of you. Talk with you soon and good luck with treatments this week.
Brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, co - Saturday, May 10, 2008 5:10 PM CDT

Happy "off steroids" week, Abe! We hope you are enjoying your time at home and gearing up for a most incredible, wonderful summer full of activities to keep you and your brothers busy and happy. Thanks for your good luck presence with the Twins, as a previous entry attested to! Maybe we'll see you at a game sometime! Roger and I work most Sundays at booth 221, the Anoka Area Hockey Assn. booth, and we'll be there slinging dogs and sweating like them, too! So if you're there on a Sunday ever, stop by and say "hi"!!! (The ice cream booth is at the end of ours, too, and there's more hockey people running that one, too! (But it's not the souvinir baseball cap one! Just plain cups/cones!) Take care, buddy! And have a wonderful weekend. We keep you in our prayers each and every day.
Terri & Bailey - www.caringbridge.org/mn/baileygrace <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Saturday, May 10, 2008 7:40 AM CDT

Hi Abe!
We're glad we finally figured out why the Twins are winning...they have Super Abe on their side. The bravest first grader ever! We're happy to hear some of the bad meds are over, at least for a while. We hope you are at home having fun and messing around with your brothers.
Take care,
The Portugues
Kristi Portugue <kportugue@mnscsc.org>
St. Peter, MN USA - Thursday, May 8, 2008 9:23 PM CDT

Abe - I finally did it! I just returned from the blood drive and gave blood to the American Red Cross. This was my first time ever giving blood. You were my inspiration for wanting to give somehow to those in more need than me. I hope you had fun at the Twins game. Hang in there!
Sara (Jochum) Borgerding <sborgerding@hotmail.com>
Owatonna, MN USA - Thursday, May 8, 2008 12:38 AM CDT

I just was on Christopher's site and realized I had not checked in on yours for such a long time - I was so sorry to read about the relapse - it puts things into perspective about how fragile this whole situation is and how quickly it can change. I am, on the other hand, glad to read that Abe is progressing well on treatment and pray that he will have continued good results. Our prayers to all of you and thanks for taking the time to check on our "baby" too.
Paula Bachmeier <paulabachmeier@hotmail.com. www.caringbridge.org/nd/christopherbachmeier>
Burlington, ND USA - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 10:33 PM CDT

Abe, you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.
Mitch and Lisa Smith
Mitch Smith <mlhsmith@paulbunyan.net>
- Wednesday, May 7, 2008 10:02 PM CDT

Hi Abe,
Just here to say hi and to let you know we're thinking about you. I hope you're feeling more normal now that the steroids are done! Hugs and hellos all around from us to you and the rest of the Bemidji bunch.
Lots of love,
Auntie Ginny, Uncle Kevin and the screechy kids <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Tuesday, May 6, 2008 9:09 PM CDT

Wow... it's been a while since I have visited this site!! What a handsome young man!! I am so happy that things are going so well. Hope you have an awesome summer... and many many more to come!!
Naomi Fehr <jnyf@mts.net>
Winkler, MB Canada - Tuesday, May 6, 2008 1:13 PM CDT

abe,
How is it going today? Are you in the cities or home? We are just taking it easy at home. We finally got a new computer (not as nice as your new one from christmas) but we still like it and getting used to the new super duper fast speed. No more picking my nose waiting for a web page to open. grandma rose said you are thinking about the golf season. Start stretching and working on grooving your swing so you can beat grandma rose. Hope you are feeling well and didn't have any problems with treatments this week.
Love, UB and AM

brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, - Saturday, May 3, 2008 9:20 PM CDT

Hi Abe!
I see you made it to the Twins game....I was hoping you'd be able to. I just read that you've been craving smoked salmon from Morey's, that sounds good....now I'm craving it! = )I hope your appointment on Tuesday went well and I'm soooooo glad that you'll be done with those PEG shots for a while! Take care and hope you are able to get out and enjoy some nice weather! Take care Abe!! You're such a strong little man! You should be so proud of yourself! I continue to pray for you and your family everyday!!
Take care!
Jenni

Jenni Heem <jenniheem@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, May 1, 2008 10:54 AM CDT

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

God bless,love & hugs,Linn,Daniel & Ariel
The Marrero's <gillinn7@msn.com>
Port Orchard, wa usa - Wednesday, April 30, 2008 10:09 PM CDT

Abe,
Hey, way to go. Did you get to do the wave at the Twin game? I see that they pulled a slight win with the score at 4 to 3. I'm hoping that you enjoyed something really tasty at the snack bar. Did you sing along to "Take me out to the ballgame"? I like that part. I've been thinking of you, and will check on you again.
Leah and family
Leah DeLack <delack@frontiernet.net>
- Wednesday, April 30, 2008 8:57 PM CDT

Hey sweetie boy,
Way to make those Twins win!! Auntie Linda emailed us some pictures, looks like you had lots of fun at the game. Love you sweetie and I hope you are on your way home soon.
XXXXOOOOO Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Wednesday, April 30, 2008 5:04 PM CDT

Abe,
Did you make it to the Twins game? If you did we hope you had a blast and cheered until you couldn't talk anymore. If you want to learn how to whistle really, really good, your Aunt Missy #2 can whistle really super duper loud.
We wish you the best if luck this week with the treatments and shots. You will beat this cancer bugger!
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Wednesday, April 30, 2008 8:25 AM CDT

Hi Abe! Hope you are having a good day, and WOW you are going to the Twins game, we will watch for you on TV. Cheer loud and eat lots of Dome Dogs too. Sending lots of prayers for a good week and good counts. Blaine has treatment tomorrow too and then he has 5 days of steroids. He eats lots then too, wonder what his craving will be this time. Does yours change each time? His does. Best of wishes to you and your family! Go TWINS!!! Many hugs and lots a love and prayers, the Humbert Family
Laurie Humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Tuesday, April 29, 2008 5:13 PM CDT

hey abe! i'm so happy you are going to the twins game! hope that i can see you on the t.v. tonight. everyone in littlefork will be looking for you. have a fun time. make 'em win!

love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:38 PM CDT

Hey Abe...can't wait until we go to the Twins game tonight. Just talked with your dad
and he said you were making a sign. Maybe we'll get "circled" ?!?! Go Twins! Go Abe!
Love, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:33 PM CDT

Hellooo snowy Bemidji,
Abe, looks like you have some new snow to play in today. Good snow for making snowballs and forts. Good luck this week with treatments and we will try to call later today.
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:07 AM CDT

Abe, you are so brave dealing with peg shots, steroids and all that treatment brings in this stage. You are such an inspiration to so many and we are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers! Stay strong and remember that "your people" are cheering you on as you fight!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Thursday, April 24, 2008 8:38 PM CDT

hey abe! hope you're having a great day! did you get any smoked fish on your way home from the cities? have you developed a "pork tooth" yet? ask auntie lindar what that is. grandma mary is here, and she's baking some janis joplin bars. ask your mom to make some for you. they're yummy.

"Hi dolly. I love you!" from Grandma Mary.

go twins! did you see the game last night? pretty exciting!

later, love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 3:28 PM CDT

Hey guys~
When are you in next? Carter will have a spinal next Thursday...do you think you'll be back at Children's? Sounds as though, as always, you are being super brave, Mr. Abe! Keep it up...we are so proud of you!

Our prayers continue~
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Monday, April 21, 2008 5:53 PM CDT

Hello from CA, Abe. Hope you are having fun at HOME! See you soon. I'll be back in Mpls. tomorrow night.
Love you, Auntie Linda/Auntie Lindar/Auntie Smoochey
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
in Sonoma, CA - Sunday, April 20, 2008 8:52 PM CDT

Abe,
Great to see you are at home enjoying your brothers and family all together. You are a brave young man having such a positive attitude with all the poking and medicine required of your treatments. Pat yourself on the back a few times for us! Morey's smoked fish sounds really good to me right now (wish we could share some together). Kepp smiling and talk with you soon.
Love UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Sunday, April 20, 2008 2:20 PM CDT

Proud of you, Abe...and family.

Keep up the good work, and eat up a storm. I know your Mom loves to be short order cook:)

Prayers thru the Re-Induction Phase, we are here and praying.

Natalie Bauleke
Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
- Saturday, April 19, 2008 8:35 PM CDT

Great job Abe! A quick trip for you and mom, that is WONDERFUL! So happy for you two to be back home, there is no place like home! We are happy for you, enjoy your time at home and we will root hard for good days, and we will pray for a smooth Roid Ride too. Love, the Humbert's
Laurie Humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Saturday, April 19, 2008 7:55 AM CDT

Way to go, Abe! You and Bailey can share some funny stories about Propyphol some day. Haha. That made me laugh! She liked that funny juice, too. We hope your meat cravings remain local so it's easier on your mom and dad, but if you're craving White Castles or something "metro", let us know. We'll be packing a box with dry ice and sending it your way. Hey, do you guys know a good shipping place that's fast? (haha). Stay calm, stay strong and make the best of your steroid ride, Abe, we'll be keeping you close in our prayers.
Here's some knock knock jokes to try out on your brothers!

Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Who
Who who?
Did I just hear an owl?

Knock knock
Who's there?
Adolph
Adolph who?
Adolph ball hit me in de mowf.

Knock knock
Who's there?
Amanda
Amanda who?
Amanda fix the refrigerator is here.

Terri & Bailey - www.caringbridge.org/mn/baileygrace <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Saturday, April 19, 2008 7:22 AM CDT

Hi Guys! It's so great to know that treatment is moving along! Abe, you're waaaaay tougher than any of us, that's for sure.
Your cousins are playing outside in this balmy 40-degree weather, digging holes in the mud. Remy went to the "baw-buh opp-uh" today for a really short haircut like Uncle K's. Now we're trying to get out of the house for Rib Shack dinner...
We're all happy you're home this weekend and we hope your mom and dad can keep up with your appetite!
Love and all that stuff from
UncleK, AuntieG and the Muddystroms <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Friday, April 18, 2008 8:05 PM CDT

Greetings again from Idaho. My daughter Stacie and your son are on the same protocol and I just wanted to let you know that Stacie finished the protocol 20 weeks behind schedule. She is doing great and will be OT for a year at the end of June. Her counts are great - thank goodness! I am not sure how anyone gets thru this protocol on time.

Brenda Tornga - Boise, Idaho
Brenda Tornga <btornga@yahoo.com>
Boise , ID USA - Thursday, April 17, 2008 12:26 AM CDT

GREAT NEWS!!!!!! Happy to check in and read this wonderful news! Keep up the great work Abe!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:41 AM CDT

Abe,
Go AvalaWild (Avalanche & Wild)! We are watching the Minnesota vs. Colorado hockey playoff game and rooting for the avalanche (since the wild was not in MN when I grew up). We hope you are feeling good today and the chemo isn't being a big bad bully. keep the faith and smiling.
Love, UB and AM
brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, co - Tuesday, April 15, 2008 9:53 PM CDT

Oh Abe! So glad that your marrow is clear! Praise God!!!! You are truly an incredible warrior through it all!!

What a roller coaster you guys have been on recently...so hard. Trusting that Abe will soon be back on his chemo for re-induction as he stays on track for his healing. We must also trust, that these times of 'off-chemo' are exactly what each specific child needs as part of His healing plan. I know that is hard to do at times, but He is who we can trust, as you know.
Continued prayers for Abe and the family! Always, Angie
www.caringbridge.org/visit/harristvedt
Angie Tvedt (Harris' Mom) <tvedt@jetup.net>
- Tuesday, April 15, 2008 9:26 PM CDT

Thank God...I was out of town and now am checking on all the darlings.
Hugs and Prayers.

Natalie Bauleke
www.caringbridge.org/visit/abbybauleke
Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
- Monday, April 14, 2008 9:58 PM CDT

Hey Abe.......What's a tree's favorite drink?...Root beer!.....you deserve to celebrate your good counts with a few......keep fighting the fight..........barb
barb <reitter@paulbunyan.net>
bemidji, MN usa - Monday, April 14, 2008 9:54 AM CDT

Hi! Kelly~

Oh! I know you guys are sooooooo relieved! :) I am so happy about the results of Abe's bma!~ Im sorry that you guys had to go through this scare though but thankful it ended with great news!

Hang in there!

Hugs and Best Wishes
April Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:52 PM CDT

Abe,
Great news on the marrow results! Have a root beer on us for the wonderful results and best of luck this week with the treatments. We are soooo happy the results came back positive, now its time to open up a can of whoop booty on the cancer bum! We'll be rooting for you this week and will be thinking of you every day. Keep smiling and give your mom and dad a huge hug.
Love, UB and AM
Brian Fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
denver, co - Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:21 PM CDT

Yeah on the marrow counts! Isn't waiting the absolute worst thing ever? Good job Abe growing those clean cells and being so brave in this incredible journey you are on. We will be in clinic on Tuesday morning for blood products. will re-introduction be inpatient? Can't wait to meet you all in person. Hugs-
www.caringbridge.com/visit/owenpilot
Liz Pilot
- Sunday, April 13, 2008 2:42 PM CDT

Oh guys,
I haven't popped by for a few days, and WOW....you've been on a rollercoaster ride!!!! I am soooo thankful that you got such great results! Thank God! Trusting that this was the break that Abe needed and he will be ready to move back into treamtent next week. Sending much love~
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
` - Sunday, April 13, 2008 8:55 AM CDT

WHO-HOOOOOOO!!!! We are so happy for you all! Go out and celebrate and have loads of fun with each other company! God Bless and have a great weekend, love the Humbert's
laurie humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Saturday, April 12, 2008 9:29 PM CDT

Kelly and family,
What great news!
Thank you to Terri (Bailey's mom) for her guestbook entry. It gave us great comfort while we were waiting for Abe's test results to hear from someone who had a good outcome while in a similar situation.
Have a fun weekend, Abe, playing with your brothers in all that snow! See you on Monday.
Hugs, kisses and lots of love from Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Friday, April 11, 2008 6:38 PM CDT

Hey Fagerstroms: I thought that great rush of air that blew by was another storm coming in, then realized it was a whole lot of people breathing a sigh of relief and then taking a deep breath again. A double WooHoo on that news. Enjoy your weekend.
Mary Melchior <melch@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN - Friday, April 11, 2008 4:50 PM CDT

Wonderful news! Have a great weekend!!!

Greta :)
Greta Seitz <gretaseitz08@hotmail.com>
Bemidji, MN USA - Friday, April 11, 2008 3:11 PM CDT

Abe,
Glad to hear you are home for a few days and we are hoping for great results on your bone marrow results. Have fun in the snow this weekend and make a huge snow fort.
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Friday, April 11, 2008 1:54 PM CDT

Just stopping by letting you know we are praying harder than ever for you all! God Bless you Abe! I love the snowman page on your site, but in April, it should be baseball gloves we are seeing not more snow, YUK! Stay strong Kelly and know I pray for your strength too. Blainer lit a candle for you at School Mass today. Hang in there and have loads of fun in your snow fort with Isaac and Ben! Love, the Humbert Family
Laurie Humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Friday, April 11, 2008 1:18 PM CDT

Hope you get the snow of your dreams, and that we DON'T! Waiting with you for those results--arms around you. Jane
Jane Snell Copes
Inver Grove Heights, MN USA - Friday, April 11, 2008 9:13 AM CDT

We will continue saying our prayers that you get good news today. Have fun in the snow!
GretaSeitz <gretaseitz08@hotmail.com>
Bemidji, MN USA - Friday, April 11, 2008 5:42 AM CDT

Hi Abe, Here is a big bunch of positive thoughts laced with lots of energy and prayers that your counts increase. I hope you get to build a snow fort this weekend. Stay strong!
Angie <angiesekula@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:34 PM CDT

Thoughts, hopes, and prayers coming your way from Texas. And as everyone knows... everything is bigger in Texas, so these thoughts, hopes and prayers are HUGE!!!!! Love, Tara and Dan
Tara Arndt <tarapickar@yahoo.com>
Trophy Club, TX - Thursday, April 10, 2008 8:23 PM CDT

Bailey took 7-8 weeks for her counts to recover from several of the same chemos that Abe has been getting. It is nerve-wracking, for sure. And we had the same marrow tests because a few of her docs were a little more than concerned as well. So we're hoping for them to see some new baby cells growing in there and that Abe's marrow is indeed beginning it's recovery. That stuff they have to hit the kids with is so darn strong that I'd be surprised if many of kids recovered very quickly. We're keeping you in our prayers, Abe, as we do each and every day. We know and believe that you'll be back at it again soon, and long before any nasty little cells think they might have any chance of making a comeback. And remember, if the marrow is shot down, it's not just the good cells staying away - the bad ones are, too! (The glass half full mindset!)
Terri & Bailey - www.caringbridge.org/mn/baileygrace <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Thursday, April 10, 2008 7:46 PM CDT

Dear Abe,
I am sitting here thinking about you, loving you and praying for you.
Hallie Baldwin <hbaldwin@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 5:57 PM CDT

Hi Kelly and Abe,
We're sending you our love and hoping for good answers today!
Smellyboy Remy and his mom and dad <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK 99654 - Thursday, April 10, 2008 1:31 PM CDT

Prayers for continued strength and good outcomes.
Corella Thorbeck <cthorbeck@aol.com>
Plymouth, MN - Thursday, April 10, 2008 12:14 AM CDT

Kelly, a BIG hug coming from I.Falls to you. Hang in there and know we are praying hard for only good news! You are strong but let the love and prayers coming your way be your strength now. Abe, you are so darn cute, love your smile in your pictures! You have many fans cheering you on bud! Love and prayers going your way always! God Bless, Blaine and Laurie
Laurie Humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Thursday, April 10, 2008 11:27 AM CDT

Abe,
Good luck this morning with the marrow test and getting your ANC counts up! We are thinking about you everyday, kick some booty on that bad leukemia dude.
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:46 AM CDT

Hey Abe (and Kelly)...
How did the gorilla escape his cage?
With a monkey wrench!
.......here's hoping you escape bad counts and get yourselves back to Bemidji soonest.....Stay strong!......barb
barb reitter <reitter@paulbunyan.net>
bemidji, - Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:21 AM CDT

Kelly and family,
Hope that everything goes well tomorrow. We hate short stay. We will be thinking about you and Abe and sending best wishes and prayers.
We were at Children's today and just got back about 7:30 pm. Hope had her annual tests today and she was very happy to get them over with!
Love and best wishes to you all!
The Fairchild family- Mike, Steph, Hope & Emily
Steph Fairchild <fairchildsign@frontiernet.net>
Littlefork, MN USA - Wednesday, April 9, 2008 8:58 PM CDT

Looking for good results tomorrow! Stay strong and brave! You can do it! Hope you don't get stranded in the big snow storm that's supposed to be coming.
Jane Snell Copes
Inver Grove Heights, MN USA - Wednesday, April 9, 2008 8:27 PM CDT

Hi Abe, Kelly and family. Thank you for the b-day wish for Blaine. It was a great day! Hope that your days are better being at home. We sure hope the neutriphil angels have visited to bring you better counts. Wishing sunshine in your days and happiest memories being at home with your family. Enjoy those times together! Did you get another dose of snow for one last snowman? We did, YUK! I want tulips and green grass now, enough snow! Hope all is well there and know we pray for you always Abe! God Bless you all, the Humbert Family
Laurie Humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Wednesday, April 9, 2008 10:35 AM CDT

HI ABE I HOPE YOU ARE FEELING GOOD. We are going to work with calculators today. Mrs. Baldwin gave me stuff to take to you - it is your homework. I beat Grandma at Foos ball last night - ten times in a row!!!!! i love you. XO XO BEN
Ben and Nancy <naitken@bemidji.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, MN USA - Wednesday, April 9, 2008 10:16 AM CDT

Thinking "Good Count" thoughts and wondering how your day went?!? Thanks for your well wishes on our crazy day. Happy to hear Abe was home all weekend and was having good eats and good times with his sweet family!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel <jennifer@speedyprintinc.com>
Becker, MN USA - Monday, April 7, 2008 5:05 PM CDT

Hi Kelly, I'm glad to see that Abe got be home for a while. Just letting you know we are thinking of you all the time. Tell Abe that Abbie loves Penguins too. Take Care. Pam
Pam Kelm <pamkelm@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, mn - Monday, April 7, 2008 4:40 PM CDT

hey brudder,

hope you are enjoying your time at home. we are having a lazy weekend at home ourselves. it's been snowing since friday night and just let up. we are hoping it clears up so we can see northern lights tonight.

we are all hoping your counts will come up and hope you have another good week. taia and kira have a new joke for you.

what has horns and melts in your mouth?

chocolate moose.

take care,

uncle, auntie, taia, kira, remy the terrible
kevin fagerstrom <kgfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
wasilla, ak 99654 - Sunday, April 6, 2008 10:42 PM CDT

Hi, Abe!

Glad to hear you're feeling so well. Praying for those counts to go up so you can get on with beating that cancer for good!

www.caringbridge.org/al/mamieadams
Mamie's Daddy <george.f.adams@us.army.mil>
Huntsville, AL USA - Sunday, April 6, 2008 10:24 PM CDT

Hey Kiddo!

Hoping your time at home is going well! I am so thankful that you were able to make it home for awhile! You are such a brave little man....just wanted to remind you of that! Have a great day....give your mom an hug from us (and you, too!).

Love, The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, April 2, 2008 9:48 PM CDT

Hi! Kelly~

Awe~ I loved reading about how Abe rang the doorbell and surprised you! :) What a cutie! :)

I am sure it is so nice to have him HOME! :) Im sorry his counts are low though! I hope they will come up soon so he can restart his chemotherapy! In the meantime....have a GREAT weekend.... which I am sure you all will!! :)

Hugs and Best wishes! :)
April Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Wednesday, April 2, 2008 6:42 PM CDT

Hi Abe,

Just made my day to read your update and hear that you got to bust out of Children's and head to Home-Sweet-Home. Giovanni's pizza sounds yummy!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Tuesday, April 1, 2008 4:10 PM CDT

Hey Abe. Hope you are having a great time being at HOME!

It's snowing here today...forecast is for 8 inches. Yuck! But, it will probably melt by the time you come back. Miss you when you're not at my house but you are in the best place in the world...home with your mom and dad and Isaac and Ben. Hope you are having some fun days.

Love you lots, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Monday, March 31, 2008 3:11 PM CDT

Abe,Just stopping by to say hi and wishing you all a happy spring.

God bless,love & hugs,Linn,Daniel & Ariel
The Marrero's <gillinn7@msn.com>
Port Orchard, wa usa - Sunday, March 30, 2008 11:41 PM CDT

Abe,
Glad to hear you are home for a while! Nothing like home, Giovanni's pizza and the Wii to make you feel better. Enjoy the time at home with everyone and talk with you soon.
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Sunday, March 30, 2008 9:28 PM CDT

Hooray for home! Have some fun with the last (???) of the snow. Jane
Jane Snell Copes
Inver Grove Heights, MN USA - Sunday, March 30, 2008 3:22 PM CDT

Always smiling - that's what I love about pictures of Abe. Kelly, we will be beginning inpatient treatment for Owen's relapse and I hope we have an opportunity to meet and talk. Thank you for your messages. www.caringbridge.com/visit/owenpilot

Liz Pilot
- Saturday, March 29, 2008 9:12 PM CDT

YA-HOOOOOOO!!!!!!! We are so, so, so, so, so, soooo happy for you to be home! That rocks Abe! YOU rock Abe! You amaze us all, you are strong, brave, cute as a bug, smart, and did I mention cute as a bug! Really Abe, we are so proud of you and your mom and dad too, and your brothers are so strong too! We are glad that you get to stay home for a few days, have loads of fun, kick mom's butt again at those games, eat lots and lots and lots and we will pray to the neutriphil angel for some neutriphils so those counts rebound for you. Hang in there bud, and have lots of fun with your family! God Bless you and your family, Blaine and Laurie Humbert
Laurie Humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Saturday, March 29, 2008 8:14 PM CDT

Hello Abe. I hope your still able to stay out of the hospital and spend some time at Linda's with daddy/mommy.

Anyway, we heard a joke today and thought it might make you smile.

WHAT HAS FOUR LEGS AND CAN NOT WALK?

A TABLE :-)

Have a great weekend and I hope you can enjoy the sunshine :-)
Laurie D
Bemidji, MN 56601 - Friday, March 28, 2008 6:45 PM CDT

Hi Abe, I'm so happy to hear you're feeling a little bit better. I think the visit from your brothers brought you some much needed joy! and I think the Easter Bunny gave you some extra special cancer fighting eggs! Take care Hopefully you'll be back in Bemidji by the weekend.
Angie <angiesekula@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, March 26, 2008 4:49 PM CDT

Together for Easter! That is awesome. I'm sure you didn't want to spend the holiday in the hospital. But at least you were all together and the Easter bunny found the hospital. I hope that this week is a GOOD week. You all deserve it. Take care!!
Greta Seitz <gretaseitz08@hotmail.com>
Bemidji, MN - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 6:13 PM CDT

So happy to read you were all together for Easter. Although not the ideal place to be anytime...let alone on Easter...at least you all had each other. I'm glad Auntie Linda was able to bring you all those eggs to dye. I continue to pray that you catch a break as we know it's been tough for you. You are one strong little man and such an inspiration with your strength & courage. Keep fighting Abe! Kick the beast to the curb!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 12:49 AM CDT

Hi Abe. We've been thinking of you down here in Owatonna. I am making my first ever blood donation to Red Cross in your honor. You are such a strong young man. I look up to your courage. Take care!
Sara (Jochum) Borgerding <sborgerding@hotmail.com>
Owatonna, MN - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 9:31 AM CDT

Here's another alphabet joke: What Christmas song is this? ABCDEFGHIJK MNOPQRSTUVWXYZ? Noel!
Jane Snell Copes
Inver Grove Heights, MN USA - Monday, March 24, 2008 5:10 PM CDT

How was your Easter?!?!? I hope you have been feeling better and MAYBE even broke out of the hospital. Sending you hugs, Kiddo!
Much love,
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Monday, March 24, 2008 8:59 AM CDT

Hi Abe,I got a joke for you.

There's this kid and he asks the teacher if he can go to the bathroom. The teacher says "First say the alphabet." So he says "ABCDEFGHIJKLMNO QRSTUVWXYZ." Then the teacher asks "Where's the P?" So he says "Running down my leg!"

Hope you have a good week this week.
P.S. Why did the rooster cross the road?

Because the chicken was on vacation!!

From Travis
Travis Slettvedt <travis-cole@hotmail.com>
Bemidji, MN U.S.A. - Sunday, March 23, 2008 7:32 PM CDT

Abe hoping that you are having a great Easter celebration with all your family around you. I bet the Easter Bunny brought you a ton of sweet goodies? You are such a brave little man and I know this is a rough patch right now. We are praying for you everyday. Even though things are overwhelming at times just continue to remain strong and fight!

Hugs,
Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Sunday, March 23, 2008 10:21 AM CDT

Happy Easter Abe! What did the big bunny bring you? The boys' got nerf dart guns and I must say, they are ganging up on us :-) They have a laser beam on them, so we are playing downstairs in the dark.

We hope you are feeling better and can enjoy time with your brothers,mommy and daddy :-) I'm trying to find a couple days to come to Minneapolis and perhaps see you and Mommy. I will let you know the day and time so you can tell me if you need anything :-)

Easter Blessings,
John, Laurie, Dylan, Gavyn and Shayn
Laurie Dickinson
Bemidji, MN 56601 - Sunday, March 23, 2008 9:12 AM CDT

Happy Easter! I am sorry to hear that Abe has been having such a tough week. No fair at all. I hope that things are starting to improve and that you will be able to enjoy the Easter holiday. Take care!
Greta Seitz <gretaseitz08@hotmail.com>
Bemidji, MN - Sunday, March 23, 2008 7:44 AM CDT

HI Abe - we hope you are feeling a little better today and wanted to wish you all a very Happy Easter. I'm hoping you might be able to take a few nibbles at some chocolate rabbit ears today - but it not, you'll be making up for lost time NEXT year, for sure! That was a silly note your brother left you. Thank God for brothers who can keep you laughing and hold you up when you need it the most! We're keeping you close in our prayers, buddy - and ALL of you, Fagerstroms.
Terri & Bailey - www.caringbridge.org/mn/baileygrace <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Sunday, March 23, 2008 7:23 AM CDT

HI ABE. DADY HAS BAD BREATH. WUZA. I AM AT AUNTY LINDAS HAWS. DADY SNORS. WUTCHA BIN DOOING? HAPPY ESTER. THE ESTER BUNY WILL FIND YOU AT THE HOSPITAL.
I LOVE YOU. XO XO XO XO XO XO XO FRUM BEN.
Ben Fagerstrom <lindalangeness@aol.com>
in Minneapolis, - Saturday, March 22, 2008 12:10 AM CDT

Hey dude! I was at the hospital yesterday with Auntie Linda, but you were sleeping. So, I wanted to be sure to say hello to you here! I am sorry that you aren't feeling good right now. Hey, I saw this funny Easter video that I thought you might like to see. You can watch it by going here:

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?cl=7077518

I hope that you have a really "egg-cellent" Easter!

Jennifer

p.s. How does the Easter Bunny stay fit?
EGG-xercise and HARE-robics!

p.p.s. Why shouldn�t you tell an Easter egg a joke?
It might crack up!
Jennifer <jlangeness@yahoo.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Saturday, March 22, 2008 11:02 AM CDT

Abe & Family--

We just wanted to check in on you and let you know that we send our best wishes and prayers your way. We had our "bumps" along the way and can sympathize with the fatigue, frustration and stress that goes along with them. But, we know you will do great. Sending prayers. Have a great holiday!

The Brunners
www.caringbridge.com/mn/joeybrunner
Mike Brunner
Savage, MN - Saturday, March 22, 2008 8:28 AM CDT

hey bud, hows it goin! heard u havn't been feeling so good.i bet ur purty tired huh? i hope u start feeling better hun cuz i miss u lots:). how many penguins do u have now? last time i checked u had like 30. i hear ur into webkins too. ur room must look like a zoo with all those animals everywhere. sounds like fun:>
well, i gotta go so see u later bud!
love you,
kenZ

kenzie boes{your biggest fan:)} <mbkenz@yahoo.com>
bemidji, mn - Saturday, March 22, 2008 0:12 AM CDT

Hi! Kelly~

I am so sorry that Abe is having such a hard time right now and that he is inpatient! :( I hope with all my heart that he starts feeling better real soon, that the mouth sores go away soon and that his counts come up and that his c diff clears very soon! I am thinking of you guys and sending many prayers, well wishes and good thoughts your way! :)

I hope that Abe will be able to go home before Easter! My heart goes out to you guys! :) I hope that no matter where you guys are.....inpatient or at home....that you will all have a wonderful Easter Holiday!

Hugs and Best wishes!

glitter-graphics.com
April & Logan Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 8:21 PM CDT

HI Kelly and Abe~
I just wanted to send a Big Hug and lots of Prayers your way. I had such a good visit with Marci and the other Gals last weekend. Marci filled me in on all that has been going on and I can't even imadgine all your daily struggles. I know you are a strong person and your son is so beautiful that I can totally see what keeps you going! He is such a blessing and I know that you will all get through this even though you have to put in some bad days. Abe you do deserve a break and I am sure it will be coming soon. When I was a little girl I use to go and play with your Auntie Marci and your Mom in Littlefork. We use to have some really fun times. You'll have to ask your Mom if she remembers when I use to act like a Monkey and make her laugh? We use to do some pretty silly things. I have a little boy that is 7 too. His name is Nick and he is in the 2nd grade. He is really looking forward to Easter as I bet you are too. You take care and we all hope that you start feeling better soon.
God Bless you all!
Love,
Janet Anderson & Family
Janet Anderson <janjonanderson@aol.com>
Anoka, MN USA - Friday, March 21, 2008 7:42 PM CDT

Hey guys, we're thinking about you and wishing away the cough, the pain, and the rest of the horrible stuff (steroid-monster too), and we're chanting UP UP UP with the ANC. Abe, your smile in the valentine picture is such a happy one and we can't wait to see your bright smiling face again! Hugs and high-fives from all of us, even all of these hundreds of Alaska cousins you don't even know!
Auntie Ginny, Uncle Kevin and the UpNorth Crowd <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Friday, March 21, 2008 4:01 AM CDT

We were up on the 8th floor this morning wanting to say hi but your curtains were closed and we didn't want to interupt some much needed rest. We are praying for you to get that well deserved break! This has been going on way too long for you little buddy but we all know how strong you are and what that strenght can do!
Hugs and Prayers, Jason, Heidi, Austin and Nathan
Heidi
- Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:16 PM CDT

Oh Abe!...you truly are a STAR!....I am so sorry that you are enduring such pain...you are WAY over due for a break buddy!! If I could...I would step in and take your place so you could be free of it all, and just be your self and do all that you want to. Ohhh....hang in there...you truly are incredible! And God loves you more than you can imagine! I trust His plans for you are MIGHTY...because that is what you ARE!

Kelly!...Oh...I cannot even imagine how difficult things are for you all right now...for Abe to be so uncomfortable, and for you as his mom to not be able to 'fix it all' right away. I hope you find comfort in knowing that your great LOVE is enough...it truly is...love does conquer and overcome all things...even the tough stuff.
I wish I had checked Abe's site yesterday and known he was inpatient...we were at Childrens today for clinic and PT, and surely could have stopped in quick and delivered some good food, snacks, HUGS...or SOMETHING! We even popped up on 8th...but just to the family bathroom to drop off a few 'esentials'. Harris got to help set them up on the window sill... so if you need something...RUN...before it is all gone because there was just a handful of items. :) So sorry we missed that opportunity to say hello!
As for my prayers....they are steered towards super natural healing for Abe, continued strength, His comfort, immunity recovery, protection....and comfort, peace, strength, and rest for your entire family.
Sending cyber HUGS to you...and many positive thoughts of expectation as I trust in God's GREAT plans for the Mighty Abe!
With Love, Angie
www.caringbridge.org/visit/harristvedt
Angie Tvedt (Harris' Mom) <tvedt@jetup.net>
- Thursday, March 20, 2008 10:40 PM CDT

Hi, Abe. How is my wonderful first grader? I miss you and the kids do too. We talk about you and pray that you are feeling better every day.
I saw your mom last week and she said when you are feeling up to it, we will get together and do some reading.
Stay strong and never, never, never, never, never give up. I love you....Mrs. Baldwin
Hallie Baldwin <hbaldwin@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN beltrami - Thursday, March 20, 2008 9:22 PM CDT

Kelly, I just wanted to send you a big hug and to have you give Abe one too!

Six months is past and my prayers are that the next six months will be nothing but GOOD things. Abe, you certainly deserve a break :-)

Laurie Dickinson <1craftychix@gmail.com>
Bemidji, MN - Thursday, March 20, 2008 3:22 PM CDT

Hey Sweetie, I'm so sorry you've been feeling so yucky lately. You are such a strong and brave boy. I think about you all the time and miss your sweet smiling face so much.

What would you like the Easter Bunny to bring you?

Hugs and kisses from Uncle Pat, Auntie Marci, Makenzie and Tanner

Sloppy doggie kisses from Gus, Henry and Goldie
marci <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
bemidji, mn - Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:02 AM CDT

We are so sorry that this is such an icky time for you, Abe. Bailey can relate to all of those unpleasantries. C-dif was our close cousin for about 6 months. We were always in isolation with "that sign" on our door for one reason or another and the nurses had to gown up coming in always. But this too, shall pass! We're just seeing and believing that all of the bad cells are being destroyed through all of this nasty chemo. It's tough. It's just plain tough being so sick all the time. That's why we call our cancer kids "warriors". It's truly a hard-fought battle, but one that will be won. You are our hero, buddy. Stay strong, find some silly moments in the day, and stay focused on summer and getting outside to ride your bike, feeling the sun on your skin and feeling so much better than these past few months have been. Those days are just around the corner - and we know what a quick re-bounder you are. We're keeping you in our prayers and hoping you'll feel a little better day by day.
Terri & Bailey - www.caringbridge.org/mn/baileygrace <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Thursday, March 20, 2008 7:25 AM CDT

OMG, just one the those would rock me, at 42, to my knees.
Thinking itch and pain free days....

Hope he has a smile today, he needs a break...and steroids to boot. They help with some if ALL of the crap, but they make them so cranky.

THINKING of you.

Natalie for the Baulekes
Natalie Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
- Thursday, March 20, 2008 6:22 AM CDT

Oh Kelly! When I saw the Cdiff word i about died. I had that 9 years ago and have never been so sick in my life. I was in the hospital for 4 days. I just ache for him. I can't even imagine this on top of everything else.

On a side note, I hope that Ben was speaking of Missy #1 when he spoke about the snoring, because I would never do that. As Skimo said, we were able to track down the grape tootsies and you should have a supply to last at least a day. I wish I could take this all away for you guys.

Love
AM#2
Missy <missy.fagerstrom@aimco.com>
- Wednesday, March 19, 2008 11:20 AM CDT

Hey Abe, Hope you're better today. Those turtles on your page look mean enough to chase any bugs away. How about that sunshine!
Jane Snell Copes
Inver Grove Heights, MN - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:21 AM CDT

Prayers for comfort and improvements.
Corella Thorbeck <cthorbeck@aol.com>
Plymouth, MN - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 9:47 AM CDT

Ohhhhhh, Buddy!
I am so sorry things are so tough. You are such a trooper and DESERVE a break!!!! We are ramping up the prayers!

Kelly, sending extra hugs your way.....my heart breaks for you and your little man. Always in my thoughts.....

Love, Mary
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, March 19, 2008 9:31 AM CDT

Abe and Familia,
There are some grape tootsies that should be delivered to your Bemidji house this week that will hopefully give you something to look forward to each day. Goooooo grapilicious! I was thinking about the fun times we had at Disney World last summer and the big smile on your face during some of the rides (even the big roller coaster that was scary, and I think I pooped my pants on, but don't tell Aunt Missy #2). I know you will regain that big smile because you will beat this cheaser cutting, ripped underwear, holy socked, bad WI playing, poor fisherman, smelly underarm ALL guy. We are pulling for you everday and wish you have a better day tomorrow! Make sure you give your Mom, Dad and brothers a big hug because they need some POSITIVE energy as much as you do. All of you are a very incredible famliy and give inspiration to everyone for your strentgh and courage fighting this terrible illness. Give yourself a big pat on the back and keep believing tomorrow will be a better day!
Love, UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 0:34 AM CDT

Hi Abe and Kelly: Just hate to hear all the stuff you guys have to face each day. Does it help to pound your pillow, Abe? Our baby grandson had Cdiff when he was in the hospital for surgery, and it's no fun. There has to be a turn-around day pretty soon - and then won't we all smile again!
Mary Melchior <melch@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:38 PM CDT

Dear Abe and Kelly: Sending lots and lots of good wishes, prayers, love and neutriphils too! We will keep praying for the break Abe soooooo deserves will come soon. We will keep praying for you and know we think of you often! May God hold you both close and give you better days. Stay strong, the Humbert Family
Laurie Humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:20 PM CDT

Hi Kelly and Abe,
I'm so sorry to hear things are just going plain ole' yucky for you right now. I have faith that things will turn around soon. I've been thinking about you a lot and sending tons of good thoughts your way and throwing up lots of prayers and ...plus I'm keeping my fingers crossed too that soon you will be feeling good for when the Easter bunny visits! Abe, you are so tough and brave...you are definitely an inspiration to so many! Hope you start to feel better soon!!
Jenni Heem <jenniheem@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:16 PM CDT

hey, I left a few jokes for Abe last week but I don't see them on the guest book. Wonder what happened. I will check with you.
william nour <williamnour@comcast.net>
minneapolis, mn usa - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:12 AM CDT

Dear Abe, I want to tell you something about Missy - she SNORES!! Uncle Skimo has a really cool laptop. In the summer I am going to go to a horse camp! I think you already know that. We worked on the letter Vv today in school today- it makes my lips vibrate when I say the sound it makes. Issac got a new game on his DS. I saw a picture of Nancy when she had cancer and she hardly had any hair - she looked like you - no offense! Now I want to tell you that Issac let me watch him play his new DS game - it's about Pokeman - It is snowing out now and we get to go have a snack and milk. Oh, we have a new boy in out class, his name is Cole, he has glasses and brown hair. Love BEN XOXO XO XO
NAitken <naitken@bemidji.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, MN USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 2:04 PM CDT

Hi Abe and Kelly,
Tanner had lots of fun going to the cities and visiting you. Thanks Kelly for taking him with you. Abe - remember to pinch your mom if she's not wearing green today. :)
Happy St. Patricks Day!
XOXOXOXOXOXOX0 Auntie Marci

Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Monday, March 17, 2008 1:59 PM CDT

Happy St. Patty's day!

For each petal on the shamrock This brings a wish your way - Good health, good luck, and happiness For today and every day. ~Author Unknown

Hugs,
Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, Mn USA - Monday, March 17, 2008 10:54 AM CDT

If we could we'd jump on a plane and be by your side to give you some great big hugs! I guess we'll have to settle for whatever huggy-ness we can fit in this sentence HHHHHHHHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGSSSSSSSSS !!!!!
AuntieG, UncleK, Chenathedog and the Alapa Bunch <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
- Monday, March 17, 2008 7:45 AM CDT

Hey Guys!

Hope all is well and the weekend was quiet and uneventful! Boy oh boy do I hear you about wishing Spring was here! UGH. Enough is enough! Good for you for breaking out the bikes, Kelly! It's so good for the soul to be out and about after a long winter! Hopefully Abe will be back home soon and will be able to join you! Our prayers, as always, are all around you!
Talk soon,
Mary
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, March 16, 2008 8:57 PM CDT

We're hoping this weekend finds you feeling better, Abe. Those feeling better days are ahead, buddy, but it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel some days. God Bless your Auntie Linda - she is an angel of Mercy in your lives these days (months....years). We got our bikes out yesterday, only to discover that Bailey no longer has one.....hmmmm....guess it was left outdoors (again...) and someone decided they liked it, too. So bike shopping is in our near future. But Bailey and Andrew have been out on their rollerblades, too, so gearing up for hockey STP this summer. We're still on for our Build-a-Bear date, Abe. So in a few months, when you are not feeling so pukey and icky, we're going to take you down to MOA and catch a few rides in the new Nick park too!! Be thinking about the rides you want to hit first. Maybe not the twirl and hurl ones, though, at this point!!! In fact, don't think about those at all right now!! We're praying for better days ahead. And a fun Easter egg hunt next weekend maybe - down here or up in Bemidji. Stay strong, buddy! You're in our prayers each and every day.

Terri & Bailey - www.caringbridge.org/mn/baileygrace <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Sunday, March 16, 2008 8:08 AM CDT

Hugs and prayers to all! So sorry Abe is not feeling well and having a tough week. We are praying he feels better soon. I sure do miss his smile and sense of humor! Wishing you all a wonderful weekend full of healing.

Jason, Heidi, Austin and Nathan
- Saturday, March 15, 2008 1:41 PM CDT

Abe,
The sun is up and it is going to be a better day for you and every one! We have some friends in town for the weekend and they wanted to send their best wishes to you (Alexis 6 and Kara 4 from Kansas). We will call you at AQunt Linda's house tonight and see how you and Dad are doing.
Love UB and AM
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Saturday, March 15, 2008 10:43 AM CDT

Hi Abe. Travis and Taylor are so sorry to hear you're having a tough week. They've been praying for you every night that you'll be feeling better and those yucky nose bleeds and mouth sores will go away. Hope you can be home again soon and play with your brothers. In the mean time hope you are getting lots of movies in and kicking your dad's butt in video games! Stay strong and know that we're all thinking about you.
Travis, Taylor and Candi Slettvedt <ruffles@paulbunyan.net>
- Friday, March 14, 2008 11:16 AM CDT

Abe: My grandsons asked for ideas for a name for their new dog. It is a pomeranian puppy who thinks he is a doberman, so they want a strong name that might get him some respect from the other three dogs and three cats he moved in on (glad it's their house and not mine). I figured you knew about being strong and tough and getting along with brothers. So, could you give us some ideas? Hope you get a break in all this yucky stuff soon. I bet you feel like growling and barking to scare all this stuff out the door.
Mary Melchior <melch@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN - Friday, March 14, 2008 8:59 AM CDT

Hi Aber,
I mailed you a package today so watch for it at Auntie Linda's house tomorrow or Saturday.

Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Thursday, March 13, 2008 3:19 PM CDT

Hey Abe, you hang in there! You are a very strong and brave boy, we will pray really hard that you will soon be on the mend and feel much better so you can give your dad and auntie linda that smile with a little pinch to go with it like auntie jodi said to do, right? We wish the best for you and will keep praying! Hang in there too mom and dad. Lots of love and prayers, from the Humbert Family
Laurie <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Wednesday, March 12, 2008 10:29 PM CDT

hi my name is kayci and i'm 10 i learned about you in my church school.And I bought one of the braclets that thier raising money for.And I'm thinking of you.And I'll will write you from time to time.And I hope you do well Abe.
Kayci Stiles <mhauner@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn U.S.A - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 8:29 PM CDT

Hi! Kelly~

The picture of Abe with his Valentine is very sweet! He is such a cutie!

I am so glad Abe was discharged but so sad that he is having such terrible nosebleeds and especially sad about the pain and mouth sores! I HATE cancer and I am so sorry you guys are going through this for the second time like we are!

Hoping Abe starts to feel better real soon.....

Thinking of you guys!

HUGS!
April & Logan Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 6:03 PM CDT

Hey Super Abe, just popping in to say I'm thinking about you today. Miss you and love you lots.

Auntie Marci

Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:35 PM CDT

Kelly, I'm so sorry that Abe has to go through this again. Not fair for any of you. I'm sending you a big hug and praying for his strength and much better days ahead.

To the lamp of love: may it burn brightest in the darkest hours and never flicker in the winds of trial. ~Author Unknown

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:00 PM CDT

Hi from Texas! Abe, I am so sorry to hear of the icky days you have been going thru lately. I'm just going to say it... That just stinks! However; with all the updates on you, I know how strong you are and I want you to know there are a lot of people sharing their wishes with you to get better. I hope you are feeling better very soon!!
Tara Arndt <tara.arndt@americredit.com>
Trophy Club, TX - Wednesday, March 12, 2008 2:01 PM CDT

Abe and all,
Tell that red headed, goofy looking, boogger picking, ear waxed, greasy hair, funny smellin, hairy belly buttonned, knobby kneeded, no teethed, bad breath, cheeser cuttin, garbage can dwelling cancer to take a hike leave you alone for a long, long, long time! You deserve a break from the rough week you have had. We wish you have a much better couple of days and pray that you will feel better tomorrow.
Love, UB and Aunt Missy
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co 80210, co - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 11:40 PM CDT

dear abe, even though you're having some tough days, things are gonna get better. you know why? because you're the strongest, bravest boy i know. hang in there buddy. i'm sending you big hugs and big love from littlefork. when you feel up to it, give your dad and auntie linda a big pinch along with a big smile. i love you lots.

it won't be long before we can go to some twins games! they'll be in town at the end of the month. i can't wait to go to a game with you. maybe we'll even take your brothers!

love, auntie jodi

jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 7:19 PM CDT

Hey Abe. Hope you're doing better today. Thinking of you!
Jane Snell Copes
Inver Grove Heights, MN - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 5:32 PM CDT

Kelly, I don't even know what to say...

I have been in the Word studying Romans 8:28 and learning that God takes even the worst things and turns those things ultimately into blessings! It is hard to see that now, but keep close that God works everything for good to those that believe in Him.

Abe has touched so many lives, along with that of yourself and Al. You are a truly amazing family!

Hugs and I pray that Abe can put that beautiful smile back on his face and yours, very soon.
Laurie D
- Tuesday, March 11, 2008 5:32 PM CDT

Hi Abe,
I'm really sorry to read that you're not feeling so hot. I hope the transfusions help with your nose bleeds. I also hope your stomach and back feel better asap. You are such a strong little guy. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Stay strong!
Angie <angiesekula@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, March 11, 2008 1:15 PM CDT

Hello Sweet Abe. What a trooper you are. I hope you will be feeling better soon. You are my hero.
I love you, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 12:24 AM CDT

Checking in on the big guy, Abe. Oh, so sorry for the rough time he has been having...mouthsores, nosebleeds, sore throat...all very tough things, and to have them all together with everything else is so incredibly hard I am sure. OH guys....I am sure you are taking things one moment at a time. I pray that ABe is soon given some relief from all these painful and uncomfortable things...that he be restored to a healthy state, able to run and play as his heart desires.
On my heart...sending positive thoughts, and prayers up for Abe and your family! Angie
www.caringbridge.org/visit/harristvedt
Angie Tvedt (Harris' Mom) <tvedt@jetup.net>
Milaca, mn - Monday, March 10, 2008 8:59 PM CDT

I just read your update on Abe. It's hard to even imagine what you go through on a daily basis. Your family is always in my thoughts. I'm sending as many good vibes as I can your way. Stay strong and positive.
Patti Church <pchurch@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN USA - Monday, March 10, 2008 7:19 PM CDT

We are sure hoping you are at home enjoying your time together! Sorry to hear you are not feeling well and we are sending prayers for you to heal. Great pictures, thanks so much for sharing! Stay strong Abe!
Hugs and prayers,
Jason, Heidi, Austin and Nathan
Heidi <priceconstruction@mlecwb.net>
- Sunday, March 9, 2008 10:44 AM CDT

abe,
hope you are all home in Bemidji enjoying the time together. We are at home watching some hockey (Gophers vs. Duluth) thinking about all of you.
Glad to hear about your sledding and time at home for a while and to see your new photos. Tell Mom and Dad they are doing a great job of keeping everyone updated. You have an incredible number of people thinking and praying for your return to good health.
Keep rooting for the twins and hope for a twins vs. rockies world series in 2008!
Love, Uncle Brian and Aunt Missy
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Saturday, March 8, 2008 9:06 PM CST

Hi Abe- my name is Tommy and I an 11 years old. We pray for you at church and I have an Abe is an all star bracelet. I like all sports- baseball is my favorite,though. I like the Twins but am a Red Sox fan (mom's from Boston). I also like Pokemon and video games. I got a DS for Christmas with Pokemon Pearl. My favorite Pokemon that I got is Palkia. When you feel better maybe you could email me back. For now feel better - we will keep you in our prayers!!!
Tommy Manninen& mom Lorraine <larainmann@yahoo.com>
Littlefork, MN USA - Saturday, March 8, 2008 2:08 PM CST

I love the new pic's...and I hope you are OUTTA there, for the weekend.
Keep up the good work, we are thinking of you.

You are a brave kidling.

Natalie and the Bauleke's
Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
- Saturday, March 8, 2008 6:02 AM CST

Hi Abe and family, oh my! What handsome guys you all are! Abe you look great, keep up the great work, you have soooo many ABE fans out here, almost as many as the MN Twins!!! They are ready to open here soon, we cannot wait! GO TWINS!! We are glad to hear that you and mom are heading home today, have loads of fun and we will pray that those mouth sores and that sore throat go far, far away real soon! Hang in there, we always pray for you and your family and know that we think of you often. Thanks Kelly for checking in on Mr. B, we love hearing from you all. Have a great weekend, maybe spring weather is coming, shh, I hope I didn't scare it away. Take Care, Blaine and Laurie
Larurie Humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Friday, March 7, 2008 8:44 PM CST

Hey Guys! Hoping you got to bust out today!!!!!!!! Abe, you look great and love seeing the new pictures! Hang in there buddy, you're doing amazing!

Hugs,
Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Friday, March 7, 2008 7:53 PM CST

ABE!!!! I love the new picture! You are lookin' good, Buddy! So handsome! (Are you rolling your eyes yet?). Keep up the great work. You are never far from our hearts...
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Friday, March 7, 2008 11:27 AM CST

Love that new picture! Hope everything continues to go smoothly, and that you'll be back home for good sooooon. Jane
Jane Snell Copes
Inver Grove Heights, MN - Friday, March 7, 2008 8:38 AM CST

hey brudder,

glad you were able to spend some time at home. sounds like you about wore out the tubing hill.

we are mostly into the house now, lots of boxes still laying around but we are making progress. we woke up sunday morning and there was a moose eating his breakfast in our back yard. remy was all excited and kept pointing at it and yelling, "moooooooooooose, moooooooose!" as loud as he could. every morning now he gets up and looks for a moose.

kira caught a nice fish last weekend on wasilla lake. it was a nice sunny warm and calm day. we had a warm spell so the snow had melted and the lake ice was pretty smooth so the girls put on their skates and skated all over the lake while dad and remy drilled holes. kira was pretty excited and then started to talk trash about catching a fish and we didn't.
it made a good supper though. chena the dog went with us and the girls thought he should have skates too.

the girls are excited for spring break next week. we are going skiing and camping before uncle has to go to work end of the week.

anyway, keep your chin up, we are all thinking of you often,

love from your northern relatives.

uncle, auntie, taia, kira the fishin girl, remy, and chena the dog
kevin fagerstrom <kgfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
wasilla, ak 99654 - Friday, March 7, 2008 0:16 AM CST

I must have hit the enter key when I was not done writing to you, this is the first time I have signed into a caringbridge guestbook. My name is Don Steward Jr. and I came across your guestbook while sitting at Childrens Hospital of PA. My 3 year old son Zach was diagnosed on Valentines Day 2008 with Pre B ALL, he is doing well and my prayers are with you and your family. Abe, it made me happy to see you smiling. Our Zach has a 5 year old brother and 7 year old sister. They are not smiling too much anymore because me & Mommy are at the hospital and our family misses each other. We have never been apart like this. If your have any suggestions to help our family that would be great. Hang in there and keep that beautiful smile everyday! Please feel free to visit our carepage at: www.carepages.com/ServeCarePage
Our care page name is BIGTUFFGUY. THANKS, THE STEWARDS
Don Steward Jr. <donjr@wbstewardandson.com>
West Deptord , NJ USA - Thursday, March 6, 2008 9:45 PM CST

You have a great smile! Keep Smiling because you made me happy tonight!
Don Steward Jr. <donjr@wbstewardandson.com>
West Deptord , NJ USA - Thursday, March 6, 2008 9:29 PM CST

Hey Sweetie Boy, I'm sorry I didn't get to see you when you were home for a few weeks. Kenzie, Tanner and I all have coughs and sore throats and didn't want to share yucky germs with you. I'm sorry to hear you have a cough and sore throat too, it's no fun. Tanner got your email but hasn't had time to answer it yet. (I'll give you a hint though, there's a white rat hiding from Gus, Henry and Goldie on top of the entertainment center in our living room :) You'll have to tell me about Webkinz, which ones do you have? Are there any that you want and don't have yet?
Love you to the moon and back, Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Thursday, March 6, 2008 5:42 PM CST

Hello Abe and family-
So glad to hear you were back in Bemidji for a fun weekend outside. The tubing hill at Buena Vista is getting faster each day as the sun beats down on it making it icy. By next week you could sail all the way to the parking lot.
Just think, only 26 more days until the Minnesota Twins play their first game this year. I was lucky enough to play on the Police Federation team when I was young. We had rising young stars named Fagerstrom. Ask your dad about them.
We hope as the weather starts to warm up we will see you up here in Bemidji. Take care of yourself buddy-
Paul & Erica Daman and family
Paul Daman <pdaman@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN USA - Wednesday, March 5, 2008 9:07 PM CST

So glad you've been able to enjoy your family time together! Yay! Hoping the coughing and sore throat hit the road. Sending you lots and lots of good thoughts and prayers....
The Botz's

Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, March 5, 2008 4:09 PM CST

Hello Abe,
Hope you are feeling well today and having a good week. I'm in Las Vegas for work and going home on Thursday. Just like you, can't wait to get home. Keep smiling and talk to you soon.
Love, UB
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Wednesday, March 5, 2008 11:36 AM CST

Hi Abe :) I hope your having a great day and feeling good today.

God Bless, The Stones
Jim Stone <jstone@bemidjistate.edu>
Bemidji, MN uSA - Tuesday, March 4, 2008 9:23 AM CST

Hi! Kelly~

Popping in to say hello! :)

I hope that you are all doing well and that Abe's ANC has rebounded!

How wonderful to have a week of no needles or blood products! :)

I know I have said this before but it must be so incredibly difficult to have to travel such a long distant for treatment! :( I am never going to complain about the hour it takes us to get to our hospital ever again! :)

The movie Alvin and the Chipmunks is such a cute movie! What a perfect Valentine's date! :) :)

I am so glad that Isaac and Ben are doing well!

Thinking of you guys! :)

Take care and big hugs from Florida! :) :)
April & Logan <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Monday, March 3, 2008 8:14 PM CST

Hey Kiddo!
Just stopping in to check on you! Sounds like you have been doing pretty well! You are always in our hearts and prayers. I hope you are having great days and restful nights and that you stay HEALTHY in this tough winter season!
Hope to see you soon!
The Botz's

Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Monday, March 3, 2008 7:46 AM CST

HI ABE. IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE ABLE TO BE HOME AND ENJOYING SOME FUN KID TIME. FROM WHAT I JUST READ I ASSUME YOU AND YOUR BROTHERS GOT TO GO TUBING! I'M SO HAPPY THAT YOU WERE ABLE TO ENJOY THE SUNSHINE, SNOW AND MOST OF ALL FAMILY TIME. TELL MOMMY WE WANT TO SEE PICTURES :-)

I THINK THE BOYS' ARE GOING TOMORROW. DYLAN'S DADDY SAID THERE IS MOST LIKELY ONLY A COUPLE MORE WEEKS BEFORE BUENA VISTA WILL BE CLOSING, SO WE NEED TO GET OUT AND ENJOY THE FUN. DID MOMMY AND DADDY GO TO? THE BOYS' THINK LANE THREE IS THE FASTEST AND DYLAN ESPECIALLY LOVES IT WHEN THE TUBING OPERATORS SPIN HIM FIRST BEFORE SENDING HIM DOWN THE HILL :-) THEY ALSO LIKE DOING THE "TRAIN". DID YOU AND YOUR BROTHERS MAKE A TRAIN?

SPEAKING OF FUN, HAVE YOU AND YOUR BROTHERS EVER TRIED SNOWSHOEING? GAVYN, DYLAN AND SHAYN TRIED AT LOGGING DAY'S AND LOVED IT! THEY ARE ASKING THE EASTER BUNNY TO BRING THEM SNOWSHOES. I THINK THAT WOULD BE A FUNNY SITE, THE EASTER BUNNY BRINGING SNOWSHOES WHEN IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE SPRING!

WELL, I BETTER GET TO SOME CLEANING. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO KEEP THE ICKY BUGS AWAY THIS YEAR AND I HOPE YOU ARE ALL DOING WELL TOO! TELL MOMMY HELLO AND DON'T FORGET TO GIVE HER A BIG HUG AND KISS. WE MOMMY'S LOVE THAT FROM OUR BOYS'!
LAURIE DICKINSON
- Saturday, March 1, 2008 9:49 AM CST

Greetings from St. Peter-
We're glad to hear that you've been getting some more time at home lately. What games are the most fun to play on the Wii? We think it sounds like a lot of fun.
Take care,
Kristi, Jeff, Payton and Reese
Kristi Portugue <kportugue@mnscsc.org>
St. Peter, MN USA - Saturday, March 1, 2008 7:29 AM CST

Abe we are so happy to hear you are home. I would highly advise everyone to stay low as the bug is in full force right now! Our thought and prayers are always with you!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel <jennifer@speedyprintinc.com>
Becker, MN USA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 3:50 PM CST

abe! how's my favorite nocturnal hedghog?? did you guys have fun tubing on sunday? hope you have a good weekend. hugs to you and your brothers. love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:29 AM CST

Abe,Just stopping by to say hi and to wish you a wonderful day.

God bless,love & hugs,Linn,Daniel & Ariel
The Marrero's <gillinn7@msn.com>
Port Orchard, wa usa - Sunday, February 24, 2008 10:56 AM CST

Abe and all,
Great to hear you had a week at home with your brothers and hope you are continuing to master the wii for our rematch. Angus and Olive say hello and hope you another great week in the cities.
Love UB and Aunt Missy
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Sunday, February 24, 2008 10:28 AM CST

I have been checking on you daily and was so glad to get the update and hear you are having fun at home. I am sure it has been wonderful to have everyone home for a while. I still get a big smile on my face when I open your site, I just love your picture!
Hugs and Prayers, Jason, Heidi, Austin and Nathan
Heidi
- Friday, February 22, 2008 3:29 PM CST

hey brudder,

what do you get when you cross a fish with an elephant?

swimming trunks

what fish is famous?

a starfish.

hope you are enjoying your week at home. grandpa jerry says it is pretty cold there. its been melting and raining here. kira thinks it's springtime. everyone is excited to move into our new house next week. i think chena the dog is the most excited because he is tired of apartment life.

maybe you can get your dad to tell you some stories about when he was young and dinosaurs roamed the earth and jw smith school issued us stone tablets to write on.

take care, good luck next week,

wasilla fagerstroms, uncle, auntie, taia, kira, stinky remy and chena
kevin fagerstrom <kgfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
wasilla, ak usa - Thursday, February 21, 2008 6:01 PM CST

abe,
what's going on today? hope you are having a good day so far. did you make any funny cards for your dad's birthday (he is getting close to being 40 next year). keep smiling and talk to you soon.
love, UB and Aunt Missy
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Thursday, February 21, 2008 10:47 AM CST

Hi Abe! You don't know me but I went to school in Littlefork with your mom. I haven't been on your site for a very long time but have been thinking a lot about you. I have you in my prayers and I'm very glad you are getting to spend some good time at home. Hugs go out to you! Tara Arndt
Tara Arndt <tara.arndt@americredit.com>
Trophy Club, TX USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:12 PM CST

Abe-
This is the first time I've been on the Caringbridge site. You are quite a little trooper. Zach, Karly and Ria have been learning all about you and praying for you in their sunday school classes. Enjoy your days home and give your mom a great big hug from me.
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Karrene Heppner <kmheppner@northwinds.net>
International Falls, MN USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 9:18 AM CST

Hey Abe. Glad you're having a nice few days at HOME! Can't wait to hear all about it.
Love, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Monday, February 18, 2008 2:11 PM CST

"But love, I've come to understand, is more than three words mumbled before bedtime. Love is sustained by action, a pattern of devotion in the things we do for each other every day." ~Nicholas Sparks in The Wedding

Happy HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! Wishing you a great weekend too!

Hugs,
Jen Vogel & family
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel

Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Friday, February 15, 2008 10:08 AM CST

Helluuu Abe,
Happy Valentines Day + 1 day! Hope you received a valentine or two from some cute girls at school. We are thinking about you everyday, and hope you have a great day.
Love, Uncle Brian and Aunt Missy
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Friday, February 15, 2008 8:41 AM CST

glitter-graphics.com

Popping in to say hello! I hope that you are all doing well! I hope Abe is HOME and feeling great and that his counts are up! :)

Hugs from Florida! :) :)
April & Logan <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Thursday, February 14, 2008 5:22 PM CST

Dear Abe,
Happy Valentine's Day!!
I can't believe you puked when I was in a really good mood, I got in a bad mood then because I don't like it when your not feeling well. I hope you feel better.
Do you remember Randy Beard? He came and sang at our school again, like he did last year. I got to get up on stage and sing with him. Nancy took my picture.
I think we are going to our cousins house for valentines dinner cuz thats what we did last year.
It was the 100th day of school yesterday.
I love you! XO X XO XO XO XO
LOVE BEN

Ben and Nancy <naitken@bemidji.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn USA - Thursday, February 14, 2008 1:29 PM CST

hello there abe! did you watch the westminster dog show?? uno, the beagle, won best in show! hope things go well for you at children's today so that you can be home soon. there should be some valentine stuff coming to bemidji soon...well, hang in there, be strong, and know we're all rooting for you!

love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Wednesday, February 13, 2008 8:54 AM CST

Hey Abe,
Things sound like they're going much better for you. It's so nice to have an appetite again isn't it? Your cousins are downing hot chocolate and leftover chicken today. We're all trying to return to body temperature after freezing our toes and faces at Big Lake. The big snowmachine (maybe you say snowmobile) race, the Iron Dog, started and we watched those fast dudes take off. Taia and Kira built a snow fort because watching snowmachines blast by every five minutes is boring.
So have fun playing Wii and making valentines, we're all hoping you have a good week. Say hi to the folks across the street for us!
Love from the Frostbitten Fagerstroms,
AuntieG, UncleK, Chenathedog and the Alapa Bunch <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Sunday, February 10, 2008 4:25 PM CST

Home sweet home!!!! Hopefully home until Tuesday!!! As always, kiddo, you are in our prayers!

Hugs,
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, February 10, 2008 9:12 AM CST

We're so glad you are HOME, Abe, and beginning to feel better. Stay hunkered down inside (like you'd want to go outside anyway!) and we'll be keeping you in our prayers for a safe trip back and an UNeventful week at Childrens for your next chemo. BRRRR!! Spring is coming and you'll be back outside soon!
Terri & Bailey - www.caringbridge.org/mn/baileygrace <terri4design@mac.com>
Ramsey, MN usa - Sunday, February 10, 2008 7:43 AM CST

Oh no...not the stomach flu. Hope things have turned around! Kelly that's pretty talented to be able to drive and hold a puke bucket. When looking back it helps to laugh...what's next hugh? Never a dull moment with kids then throw cancer on top of it and you never know what's next! We are praying for you and wishing you a great weekend with no more pukes!

Hugs, Jen Vogel & Family
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Friday, February 8, 2008 10:57 AM CST

HI Abe,

We sure miss seeing you, it seems like it has been a couple of months. We are glad to hear that you are feeling better, hopefully you won't have to drive your mom home and hold the puke bucket for her. Anna's birthday is next week and we hope to see you on Saturday. If you can't be there, Anna has a valentine's present for you.

Hang tight, big man! We're behind you 110%.

Love Betty and Anna
Betty and Anna Ogren <ogrenb@hotmail.com>
bemidji, mn USA - Thursday, February 7, 2008 10:02 PM CST

hey abe just got a new joke, here it is. knock knock, who 's there? I. I who? I don't know who!!! do ya get it? hah do ya? well it sounded good in my mind earlier today but u know how my mind works sometimes. hope to see use 2 on friday, love dad
daddy <sadal31@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, February 7, 2008 9:09 PM CST

Hi Abe, Sorry to read that you were visited by the icky flu bug. Can't they just leave everyone alone already!?!? I hope you have a good week and that you'll be home this weekend. Keep up the strong fight!
Angie Sekula <angiesekula@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, February 7, 2008 4:25 PM CST

Kelly,
What a hoot! Just when you think you've seen everything on this journey, the whole driving 5 hours with a puke bucket has to be a first! You are an incredible mom!!!

Ahh, those cherished giggles!!!! Soak 'em up!!! Praying for many more with each passing day!

Much love,
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, February 6, 2008 5:48 PM CST

Hi Abe and Kelly, hope that you are feeling better soon. You are soooooo tough, and hey, way to keep mom's driving skills sharp! Good job Kelly! We will pray for a good week for you both and travel safely. Your brothers are cool too, isn't family just the best ever! Hang in there bud! Much love and prayers, from the Humbert family
Laurie Humbert <laurie@midwestsportswear.us>
- Wednesday, February 6, 2008 10:25 AM CST

abe,
glad to hear you were home for the weekend. sounds like your mom should start a new driving school named "buckets and driving". sorry to hear about the flu, but you are tough as nails and sharp like a knife as your cousins say. I have missed the wii game and look forward to a rematch soon so you can beat up "the old man" in boxing. my shoulder is still sore!
love,
UB and Aunt Missy
bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Tuesday, February 5, 2008 11:26 PM CST

Hi Abe I miss you at school. I hope you are fleeing better.
Love Harper
Harper Toward <mergens36@yahoo.com>
Bemidji, MN USA - Monday, February 4, 2008 7:39 AM CST

hi Abe,
i am listening to the super bowl kira.hi this is taia.how are you?i'm fine.i hope you are getting better!!!!!!!!!!!!
what did one knife say to the other? you're looking pretty sharp today!
love,taia and kira

hey brudder,

we are eating chips, mac and cheese, little smokies, guacamole, and making pizza, kira said we will be full tonight. remy learned to say "don't do dat", "big giant bear", and when kira gets mad he says "buggy!" hope you are feeling ok we are thinking of you, take care,

uncle and auntie.
kevin fagerstrom <kgfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
wasilla, ak usa - Sunday, February 3, 2008 6:07 PM CST

I hope that this week is going better for Abe. And that he will be home in time for the Super Bowl. It is always fun to eat pizza, drink pop, and watch the game. Hang in there.

Prayers,
Greta
Greta Seitz <gretaseitz08@hotmail.com>
Bemidji, MN - Sunday, February 3, 2008 7:27 AM CST

Hi Abe, hope that all is going well, we sure think of you often and I light a candle for you at our church each Friday mass. We pray for you each night too. Hope you and dad are having a good time hanging out with each other and Kelly it was great to hear you just "being a mom" to your prescious little guys! Loved the update. You all are so strong and brave, a total inspiration to us all! Take care and God Bless you all! The Humbert's
Laurie Humbert <DHUMBERT@CHARTER.NET>
iN'TL fALLS, mn usa - Saturday, February 2, 2008 9:55 PM CST

Hi Abe!

Am I understanding correctly that you collect penguins? I do too! I have the same polar fleece blanket that is on your front page picture!

I grew up in Park Rapids but live in NE now. My husband is in the Air Force so we move a lot but we may think about staying here.

Hope all your treatment goes well!

Hugs,
Connie Frisby-Griffin <cdlfg@cox.net>
LaVista, NE - Saturday, February 2, 2008 1:07 PM CST

Hi Abe & Family,

Are fingers are crossed tightly that this round isn't as hard on poor Abe. Hoping your soon released and back to Bemidji!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,
Jen Vogel & family
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel

Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Friday, February 1, 2008 11:30 AM CST

Who is that handsome guy in the arcade? Great to hear you all had some time together last week even tho it was a bit nippy. We hope you feel better this week and cross our fingers you get a quick weekend at home.
Love Uncle Brian and Aunt Missy
brian fagerstrom <bfagerstrom@worthgroup.com>
denver, co - Friday, February 1, 2008 10:15 AM CST

Hi Abe! Glad to hear things are going a bit better this time around. Aren't those window things cool? Dylan has those too :-)

Isaac, way to go in the contest! We heard your name on the radio :-)

Kelly, glad you got to be "just the mommy" last week and have your boys' close to you ;-) Sorry about the carpet, but it did make me giggle. Ah, the things we mom's get to do ;-)

Have a wonderful weekend and Abe, I pray you get to be home with your brother's very soon!

Laurie D
Bemidji, - Friday, February 1, 2008 9:09 AM CST

HAha I just read that post over and it sounds like I'm planning to put the dog in the crawlspace!!!

Don't worry, I would never do that... I just meant I didn't know if the dog would like the house!
teehee
AuntieG <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
- Friday, February 1, 2008 1:57 AM CST

Hi Abe and Uncle Al,
Thanks for the message, it's good to hear from you guys! I hope this stretch on the 8th floor is a short one. Sounds like your roommate is pretty cool. We're all feeling a little giddy around here because we found a house. When we go over there, Remy likes to hide in the closets and the girls like the crawlspace. I don't know if Chenathedog will like it but it's gotta be better than lying on the doormat all day long and slip-sliding on the laminate floor.
So when you get back to Bemidji, hopefully in time for the Super Bowl, say hi to the rest of the clan for us, and have a few extra bowls of vanilla ice cream (with sprinkles cuz that's popular around here) for us too!
Love and hugs and highfives,
AuntieG, SpecialK and the Wasilla Screechers
and Chena the Slip-sliding Dog
Ginny Fagerstrom <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Friday, February 1, 2008 1:37 AM CST

We are so happy to hear you got to enjoy your time at home. I am sure it went fast but is sounds like you made every minute count. We are hoping this round goes well and that you are able to go home for the weekend. Keep up the good work Abe!
Hugs and Prayers, Jason, Heidi, Austin and Nathan
Heidi
- Thursday, January 31, 2008 8:55 PM CST

hey abe and al! glad to hear things are going well at the hospital this week. be happy that you didn't have to go outside too much this week - the weather was fit only for polar bears and penquins!

have a great day! here's to y'all watching the superbowl in bemidji!

love and hugs,
auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Thursday, January 31, 2008 9:53 AM CST

abe says hi back to everyone. this week going well so far. hope to be home by superbowl. note to kelly,update website, i don't know how!
dad <sadal31@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 30, 2008 11:53 PM CST

Abe, we continue to think of you every day and pray that you'll be feeling better soon. I'm so glad you are eating lots and that you could be home! Abe and Kelly, your strength is inspiring. Continue to stay strong and remember, Kelly, I'm always here whatever you need!
Candi Slettvedt <ruffles@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN 56601 - Wednesday, January 30, 2008 7:19 AM CST

Hi! Kelly~

I am so happy that Abe is home! :) :) It must be so hard having to travel such a long distance for treatment and hospital admissions!

I hope that Abe is feeling great, fever free and that his counts are great!

Wishing you all the very best always! :)

HUGS!
April & Logan Molle <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Tuesday, January 29, 2008 6:20 PM CST

Hi Kelly and Abe, I hope you guys had a great week at home. Abe we think of you all the time! You are one tough little guy! Take Care.
Pam Kelm
Bemidji, mn - Monday, January 28, 2008 7:30 PM CST

I'm praying for Abe everyday. I'm so glad his temps have stopped - praise God. I will continue praying until he is completely healed!

jim
Jim Stone <jstone@bemidjistate.edu>
Bemidji, MN uSA - Saturday, January 26, 2008 9:35 AM CST

Wishing you a great weekend...AT HOME! Sending big hugs and hope you feel better before your next round! Thinking of you guys!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel

Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Friday, January 25, 2008 10:48 AM CST

Yeah! So glad you are home! (Gosh after a month!)

We continue to pray Abe does well and the headaches go away.

Sending many hugs,
Tiffany - mom to Jackson and Faith <jetoneil@Yahoo.com>
Rohnert Park, CA - Friday, January 25, 2008 8:56 AM CST

We are so glad Abe is finally home and feeling better!!!

We pray for continued improving health and progress.

Annette (Peter's grandmother)
www.caringbridge.org/visit/peterdickson
Annette Dickson <annettekdickson@yahoo.com>
Salinas, CA USA - Thursday, January 24, 2008 4:09 PM CST

Enjoy your time at home, so happy to check in and see the good news!

Hugs,
The Vogel's
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Thursday, January 24, 2008 3:59 PM CST

Hello Abe...
I miss seeing you every day, but I am so excited that you can be HOME!!! Hope the headaches and cough are soon gone and you are feeling better. But, there's no better medicine than being home with your mom and dad and Isaac and Ben. Lots of love and smooches, Auntie Linda

Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, January 24, 2008 11:14 AM CST

Hey buddy, I finally got to play Wii, I love the cow racing. Hopefully, you are getting some serious game time in. Watch out for the Wii elbow, Uncle Skimo was down a limb for some time. We miss you and we are thinking of you guys 24/7. Lots of love. AM#2 and Uncle Skimo
Missy <bfagerstrom@comcast.net>
- Thursday, January 24, 2008 10:03 AM CST

This brought a HUGE smile to my face :-) Welcome home ABE! I pray all continues to be on the "up swing" from here on out. You and mommy have been in my prayers A LOT. You have a special place in many hearts Abe and I hope your time at home has been just what you needed to get past these yucky bugs. I thought of you today while at ECFE, there were penguins EVERYWHERE.

Hello and hugs to Mommy.

Laurie Dickinson
- Wednesday, January 23, 2008 6:08 PM CST

YIPPPPPEEEEEEEE!!!! You are home! That is the greatest news! Enjoy your time and keep everyone on their toes Abe, you can have permission to boss everyone around! Have fun and stay warm. Love, the Humbert Family
Laurie <dhumbert@charter.net>
Int'l Falls, - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 5:49 PM CST

Hi Abe!! I'm an "old" classmate of your Grandma Rose--from nursing school. I live in Gig Harbor, Washington. It is very cold here but not like the cold you have in your home state. We used to be stuck in traffic trying to cross the Narrows bridge but now we have another bridge and don't have to wait in traffic. Did you ever see the TV program "Eerie Pennsylvania"? That bridge that blew in the wind and then collapsed? That was the old, old bridge in Washington, not Pennsylvania. Hope you have a good day.
Trudy Allen <rufus005@centurytel.net>
Gig Harbor, WA USA - Tuesday, January 22, 2008 7:03 PM CST

YIPPEE! WOOHOO! COOL BEANS! (ooops, I mean COOL PENGUINS!) There's no place like HOME!
Sending you lots of hugs, kisses and love,
Auntie Linda (Auntie Smoochy)
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, January 22, 2008 10:16 AM CST

HI Abe and family. My name is Sandy Lord. I used to be Sandy Aronson and your Grandma Mary is my cousin. I was in Littlefork this past weekend celebrating my mom's 80th birthday (Madge Aronson) While at the church my grand kids and I each bought a braclet with your name on it. We are all sending good thoughts and prayers for you.
One of my hobbies is knitting. I love knitting stocking caps. If you want one let me know the color you want and I will whip one up for you. I can send a bunch and you can share them with some of the other kids. I love your penguin collection. My other hobby is horses and if you want to ride one just let me know. I think we will be in Littlefork this summer and I am going to bring some of my big furry friends along. Hugs, Sandy -- from North Dakota
Sandy Lord <Sandy.Lord@sendit.nodak.edu>
Bottineau, ND USA - Tuesday, January 22, 2008 9:57 AM CST

Yeah, Abe! You should be waking up in your own bed this morning! That's the best medicine there is, eh? Stay warm and have fun with your brothers. Stay strong, buddy.

Big love to you and the rest of the crew,
Auntie Jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Tuesday, January 22, 2008 8:15 AM CST

Whaaahoooeeey! I'm so happy to hear you are coming home today!! Grandpa Richard and I were planning a trip to the cities cause we miss you so much. Hopefully now we can see you in Bemidji. Tell your mom to give me a call after you guys get settled in and rested up a bit.
Love you sweetie,
Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn - Monday, January 21, 2008 6:25 PM CST

Oh, Buddy, I am sorry you are having to be so brave for all of these tests. Pretty crummy, but you are incredible at dealing with all of them!!!! We are proud of you. Hoping your body is just about DONE fighting off these bugs so you can feel good again...SOON! You are amazing!!!! Each and every entry your mom writes makes us thank God for your strength, courage, and loving attitude! Talk soon!
The Botz's

Kelly, hang in there...you know you can call if you need to vent...I don't want to call you and risk waking Abe (or you) up!!! Sending hugs!
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Monday, January 21, 2008 11:09 AM CST

Hey Abe and Kelly, Hope that today is a better day for you. We will pray for no more headaches, no fevers, better counts, and no unexpected tests or scans. We will hope for lots of smiles, sunshine, fun games on the Wii and LOADS of fun with your brothers. It is really cold here, so stay warm, keep smiling and Thanks for sharing with us. We love keeping up with you and "cheering" for you to have better days ahead. They are coming! Lots of warm hugs from the IceBox of the Nation, God Bless You all, the Humbert Family
Laurie <dhumbert@charter.net>
- Monday, January 21, 2008 8:23 AM CST

Hey Abe: I hope you are having a good time with your brothers. Tell Detective Ben to keep his eyes, ears and nose open, and I bet he can catch Grandma Rose tooting, too. You guys will have lots of blackmail material: "Grandma, bake us some cookies or we will spill your secrets." I hope by the time it finally warms up again here, you will be feeling good enough to come home for awhile.
Mary Melchior <melch@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN - Sunday, January 20, 2008 1:22 PM CST

I sure hope Abe's fevers are gone by today. I hate reading what a rough time he has been having. Sounds like you guys make the best of a situation. Webkinz is the BEST isn't it? And to have a Wii to play with? Wow!

Sending many hugs and prayers Abe is fever free and feeling better soon.

Tiffany - mom to Jackson and Faith <jetoneil@yahoo.com>
Rohnert Park, CA - Sunday, January 20, 2008 10:36 AM CST

Hi there Abe ~ We live in Littlefork and think of you often when playing on the school playground equipment since we found out how much you like it!:) We're hoping and praying for you that you're feel better real soon. Hope that you're visit from your brothers made you smile and that you're getting to enjoy the WII! Santa brought one to our house and we love it! Thinking about you and your amazing Mom and praying for you every day. The Franz family
Theresa Franz <littleforkfranz@frontiernet.net>
Littlefork, MN - Sunday, January 20, 2008 9:10 AM CST

Hi Abe and Kelly,
My daughter Kadance skated with Ben this summer while Abe was always getting my youngest, Livia, to smile :)
We had missed you the last few weeks of skating, and after seeing a poster of your picture and story up at a coffee shop, I learned of what had happened. I just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers, and if there is anything that I can help with here in our community please let me know. God Bless.
Trish Ritchie <trish@tjdesignstudio.com>
Bemidji, MN - Saturday, January 19, 2008 9:40 PM CST

I hope things are turning the corner for Abe---yuck to the headaches.
We will keep checking and praying for just that.

Happy cold Weekend,

Natalie and the Bauleke's
Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
- Saturday, January 19, 2008 8:38 AM CST

Hi Kelly,

I am so sorry Abe is having such a rough time of it. I hope that by now he is starting to feel better and if not at home yet, will be there soon. I am praying for better days ahead for Abe and all of you. Hang in there.

Love and prayers for Abe and all of you.

Annette (Peter's grandmother)
www.caringbridge.org/visit/peterdickson
Annette Dickson <annettekdickson@yahoo.com>
Salinas, CA USA - Saturday, January 19, 2008 0:08 AM CST

Hi! Kelly~

I am so sorry that Abe is having such a hard time right now and I dont blame him for wanting to go home! Little children should not be cooped up in hospital rooms! It is just so heartbreaking! The relapse protocol chemo is tough! I hope he is released soon and feeling 100 percent better in no time.....and I hope his counts come up real quick! :)

I hope his headaches have gone away and that his cough has cleared!

Hang in there! Im so glad that so far his cultures havent grown anything! Hope it stays that way and hopefully he will be home before you all know it! :)

P.S. The picture of Abe on the front page is just too cute! He has such an adorable smile!

Best wishes!

April & Logan <Aprilmolle@tampabay.rr.com>
Port Richey, FL USA - Friday, January 18, 2008 5:58 PM CST

Hi Kelly

Thanks for signing Mikaela's guestbook. I had tried to find your CaringBridge site but I was trying to add your last name and wasn't getting it right. It was great to meet you at the Tree of Hope event. Soooo sorry to hear of Abe's setback - we will be keeping him and your family in our prayers. Hang in there!!
Karen Hanson

www.caringbridge.org/visit/mikhanson

Karen Hanson <skhanson@mywdo.com>
Avon, MN - Friday, January 18, 2008 2:26 PM CST

Dear Abe,
Nancy lost your website on her computer, but she found it. It is journal time in school now, but I get to write to you today, cuz sometimes we're too busy. I will come to Mpls soon, after my cough goes out. Isaac lied about his chocolate pie farts, he won a spelling contest in the school. I didn't touch your new Wii game or your Harry Potter game. I also want to say the those games are really Isaacs. We get to go to Reading Buddies now so gotta go!
Love Ben XO xO XO
Nancy and Ben <naitken@bemidji.k12.mn.us>
bemidji, mn United States - Friday, January 18, 2008 1:54 PM CST

Hello!
I heard this joke on Arthur this morning and thought of you right away. What do you call two bananas? A pair of slippers.
Feel better,
Reese
Reese Portugue <kportugue@mnscsc.org>
St. Peter, MN USA - Friday, January 18, 2008 7:25 AM CST

Hey Abe. Hope you're feeling better sooooooon!
Jane Snell Copes
inver Grove Heights, MN - Thursday, January 17, 2008 2:07 PM CST

Hi Kelly and Abe,

I'm so sorry to hear about all those bumps in the road. I have faith that they will smooth out soon and you'll be able to get home to your own house and own bed. I'm so glad that your brother was able to come and see you...sometimes that's the best medicine. I'm rooting for you Abe and sending lots of prayers and good thoughts your way. Kelly, take care of yourself too and let me know if you need anything while you're here.
Jenni Heem <jenniheem@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, January 17, 2008 9:58 AM CST

hey brudder,

hang in there, i know that one day you will be able to look back and say that you beat this.

everyone here says hi and sends their love. remy is starting to talk more. his latest trick is to let out a toot and then he says that chena the dog did it. he thinks that is funny. chena doesn't laugh though.

taia and kira have a new joke, why is it fun to order rabbit soup at the restaurant? because then you can tell the waiter that there is a hare in your soup. ha ha.

here's hopin you get to go home soon.

take care,

uncle, auntie, taia, kira, remy and chena the tooting dog
kevin fagerstrom <kgfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
wasilla, ak usa - Thursday, January 17, 2008 2:53 AM CST

Headaches are no fun. I am sorry you are getting them. I am praying they will go away! Also hoping those counts start rising soon so you can head on home! You are such a trooper, Abe. Keep it up!

Hugs,
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 16, 2008 8:36 PM CST

Hoping the CT scan can give you some answers to the headaches. You are on hearts and minds, as we know how stinky it is to be admitted and to be feeling so yucky. Wish you didn�t have to go through this!!!!!!! We know that brighter days are ahead, so hang in there and keep your chin up!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel <jennifer@speedyprintinc.com>
Becker, MN USA - Wednesday, January 16, 2008 3:56 PM CST

Hey Abey...hope today is a better day. I'm thinking about you and love you lots. Can't wait to see the art projects you are working on. You are one talented guy!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO, Auntie Linda
Linda Langeness <lindalangeness@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, January 16, 2008 12:19 AM CST

good morning, abe! i hope that you're feeling better today. kick those stinky headaches in the butt! have you seen any good movies lately? i really want to see the waterhorse movie.

well, buddy, take it easy. i'm sending a big hug all the way from littlefork. be strong! you're one tough kid, aber! i love you lots.

love, auntie jodi
jodi nordlund <jodirae@frontiernet.net>
littlefork, mn - Wednesday, January 16, 2008 9:05 AM CST

Hi Abe, hope that you are feeling better. We are freezing up her in I. Falls, it is really cold! Stay warm and know that we are cheering for you hard up here and sending lots of get well wishes your way and that you will soon be feeling well again! Know that we pray for you always and keep your family in our prayers too! Take care buddy, Love the Humbert's
Laurie <dhumbert@charter.net>
- Tuesday, January 15, 2008 8:59 PM CST

Praying for many things right now...good ANC, good plats and no more mouth sores. Those sores are are so painful. Good sign that your craving KFC and were able to eat a whole piece of chicken. Really hoping you can get back home...you must be very homesick! Hang on guys because brighter days are ahead!

Thinking of you all!
Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel <jennifer@speedyprintinc.com>
Becker, MN USA - Tuesday, January 15, 2008 3:41 PM CST

Deare Abe, I know that your bloody noses are gone and I hope they do not come back soon. I hope you are feeling better and that your mouth has stopped hurting. Daddy got home at 9:30 last night. He woke me up this morning and I put my poptart in the toaster. Isaac ate chocolate pie for breakfast - pretty weird. I want to go to Minneapolis but I have a cough so I can't be around you. I slept with Grandma the night before last night. Grandma snores. Did you know that? I am at school today. Thats it. Love Ben XOXO
Nancy and Ben <naitken@bemidji.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, MN USA - Tuesday, January 15, 2008 2:20 PM CST

Prayers for improvements.
Corella Thorbeck
Plymouth, MN - Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:26 AM CST

Hello!
We are all thinking happy and good count thoughts for you. We were happy to hear that you got to be home for your birthday and Christmas. What kind of games do you play on your DS? Payton and Reese worked on their science fair project today with popcorn. You should have been here to help us eat it! We ended up popping 6 bags of microwave popcorn.
Hang in there,
The Portugues
Kristi Portugue <kportugue@mnscsc.org>
St. Peter, MN USA - Sunday, January 13, 2008 5:25 PM CST

Hoping those counts are on the way up! Glad to hear you are eating again, Kiddo! Carter had those mouth sores, too...boy, they were tough. You are one brave, strong, amazing guy. I remember him not even being able to open his mouth...at all! So, I am hoping that the fact that you were able to eat a pc. of chicken....those mouth sores are on their way out the door! Praying you were able to stay at Auntie Linda's house and that you are feeling GOOD! We will be back soon!
Hugs!
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, January 13, 2008 8:50 AM CST

So sorry to hear that Abe is having a tough week. You are all so brave throughout this journey. Hoping that things get better this week and everybody gets to be home again. Keeping you in our prayers!
Greta Seitz <gretaseitz08@hotmail.com>
Bemidji, MN - Sunday, January 13, 2008 7:08 AM CST

Hi Abe,

Just a quick note to tell you we love you and miss you so much! Hope you are feeling better and can come home soon.

Love, Auntie Marci, Uncle Pat, Kenzie and Tanner
mboes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
bemidji, mn - Saturday, January 12, 2008 3:55 PM CST

Hi Fagerstrom's! I don't always sign the guestbook but I check your website a couple times a week. Sorry to hear that Abe isn't feeling well. Know that I am sending well wishes your way.
Patti Church <pchurch@paulbunyan.net>
Bemidji, MN USA - Wednesday, January 9, 2008 5:49 PM CST

Hi Abe,

I'm so sorry you're not feeling well right now. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and once you're feeling better I hope to finally visit you and your mom at Children's. It sounds like you had a really fun time at the zoo. What was the most interesting animal you got to see? I like the giant bats!

Angie Sekula <angiesekula@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, January 9, 2008 5:33 PM CST

Hey guys--

Sorry for the "bumps in the road" but praying that things feel better soon.

The Brunners
www.caringbridge.com/mn/joeybrunner
Mike Brunner
Savage, MN - Wednesday, January 9, 2008 2:28 PM CST

Prayers for improvements.
Corella Thorbeck@aol.com
Plymouth, MN - Tuesday, January 8, 2008 10:40 AM CST

Dear Abe,
Hope your mouth sores go away - they are such a pain! (oops, I think I did a pun). Anyway, hope you are feeling way better and we are thinking of you in Idaho (where we have many potatoes and also alot of other things, like snow!).

Kelly,
I saw your comment on the relapsed support group and noticed the similarities between your son and my daughter. My daughter, Stacie (20 years old) relapsed 13 months OT (12/2004) and her little sister was not a match (how about 0/6) and so we also decided to do the relapse protocol AALL0433. Stacie just finished this in June and is now doing great. It was a rough time, but better in some ways. We spent more time in the hospital (lots more in-hospital chemo and a few stays for 'issues'). But we had less chemo at home and that was actually a lot less stressful. We are lucky enough to live just about 5 miles from the hospital so we could go home more often than most because we were so close, but they still made us stay for all the major chemo and that was okay. While it is nice to be a home, sometimes I was amazed at what kind of stuff I was doing .. having no nurses training. Also, while it was really tough chemo, we finally got the nausea issue figured out and she didn't loose so much weight. She actually looks healthier of the relapsed chemo because she wasn't throwing up everything. That is also a lot less stressful also, as I'm sure you know.

Anway, she went off chemo in June, off to out-of-state college in late August and her counts have been the best since her first diagnosis. I just wanted to let you know that it does finally get finished. And I know you are right in the middle of the crappy stuff, but it gets better. Okay, maybe not the hair part (Stacie finally get enough hair back for school, but otherwise was mostly bald) - but hair is hair - it grows back.

Take care, we are thinking of you and prays are headed your way from Idaho...

Brenda Tornga

Brenda Tornga <btornga@yahoo.com>
Boise, ID USA - Monday, January 7, 2008 11:34 AM CST

When it rains it seems to pour. I'm sending good energy and prayers for your mouth soures to go away...no fevers...and that you are NOT admitted. Thankful that you have your Aunt Linda so close, so you can at least break out of spa 8 because these closed quarters can make you go crazy. You're one amazing little man!

Hugs,
Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel
Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Monday, January 7, 2008 11:07 AM CST

Oh Abe, I am so sorry for your not fun week. Things will get better for you soon, just hang in there. We will pray extra hard for you and hope that you and dad will soon be on your way home. Good thoughts sent to you and your family. You really are a great trooperand ever sooooo brave. Your fans who read your guestbook are soooo proud of you and we know that there are better days coming! Take care and know that we are hoping you feel better real soon. Lots of x's and o's for you! Love, the Humbert's
Laurie Humbert <dhumbert@charter.net>
- Monday, January 7, 2008 9:47 AM CST

Oh ABE! You have had some tough days. I am so sorry. You are one amazing kiddo enduring so much. I sure hope you are VERY proud of yourself...you sure should be! It breaks my heart to see you suffer...but it also is warmed by your strength and determination. I pray that you receive God's grace, protection and healing always. Trusting you will be feeling better soon...and back home too!
Hang in there big guy! You are AMAZING!!!!! Always, Angie
www.caringbridge.org/visit/harristvedt
Angie Tvedt (Harris' Mom) <tvedt@jetup.net>
Milaca, MN - Sunday, January 6, 2008 10:57 PM CST

Ugh...you poor guy. Mouth sores are the worst, fevers are no fun, and the whole hospital scene (as great as they are there) gets really old really quickly. I am so thankful that you have family down there so you can be comfortable while being close to Children's. It's not home, but it is the next best thing. We are saying lots and lots of prayers for you, Buddy. These times are so tough for you. I am so sorry. Brighter days are ahead, though. We KNOW that! Keep your chin up!
Hugs~
The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, January 6, 2008 8:06 PM CST

Hey Abe,
What a doody week! (That's Taia's word for messed up) We're all really hoping you get better tomorrow and you can go back home soon.
The zoo sounds like a blast. Do they have penguins? Polar bears?
Well, I hope you were able to see some fireworks from the 8th floor Monday night. Give your Mom and Dad and brothers some hugs from us and get better in a hurry!
Love,
The North of North Bunch
Auntie G & the Wasilla Screechers (Uncle K too, finally!) <ginnyfagerstrom@yahoo.com>
Wasilla, AK - Sunday, January 6, 2008 1:48 AM CST

Hi Abe,
Hang in there...you are a tough little boy! Just letting you know we are thinking of you all the time!
Jeff, Pam and Abbie Kelm
Bemidji , mn - Saturday, January 5, 2008 9:05 PM CST

Bummer that we missed you at Spa 8, but so happy that you were able to break free...even if it means carrying a backpack of fluids! LOL! We will meet up sometime, and hopefully it will be nowhere near Children's! Hoping you have a great weekend and are all together again.
Love, The Botz's
Mary Botz <jmbotz@hotmail.com>
- Friday, January 4, 2008 8:13 PM CST

Hi Abe,

I'm glad you were able to leave the hospital, but I'm sure you're ready to get rid of the back pack and get home to Bemidji...I'll keep my fingers crossed and throw up lots of prayers to help you out!!! How was the zoo??? I love going to the Minnesota Zoo...that sounds like a great idea, I think I may have to do that one of these days. What's your favorite animal there? I love the dolphins....they're so cool!! Well I hope you are able to get home soon...I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenni Heem <jenniheem@yahoo.com>
- Friday, January 4, 2008 9:43 AM CST

I hope you had a wonderful time at the zoo. Thomas, Claire, & Lauren were there on Monday. Thomas got to see the bald eagle fed on the MN trail. Something all boys love to see...huh? We keep you in our prayers and hope you & your family are doing well.

Take care -
Your friends from Owatonna, MN....The Borgerdings
Sara Borgerding <sborgerding@hotmail.com>
Owatonna, MN - Friday, January 4, 2008 8:57 AM CST

Glad to hear you were able to leave the hospital. I know it's no fun to have your port accessed and hooked up to fluids but at least you are not in the hosptial! I am very jealous that you are going to the Zoo! I love the zoo and have not been to there in a very long time. I hope you had a wonderful time! Praying for your levels to go down so you can go home!
Hugs and Prayers to all!
Jason, Heidi, Austin and Nathan
Heidi Price
- Thursday, January 3, 2008 11:18 PM CST

Hey Abe and family, hope all is going better for you and you will soon be home. We pray for you each and every night and Blainer lit a candle for you at church on Sunday. You are sooooo brave and make everyone sooooo proud to call you friend! Your ROCK Abe! Hi to mom for me and keep the great smile going! Take care little buddy, Love the Humbert Family
Laurie Humbert <dhumbert@charter.net>
- Thursday, January 3, 2008 9:16 PM CST

Ok Kelly,I can take a hint:)

Well Abe, we still have 5 wrapped Christmas presents at our house with Fagerstrom names on them. I sure hope you can come home this weekend so we can get together. We miss you so so so much!

Say hi to Auntie Linda for me. (ask her what a seal sounds like and don't laugh too hard if it sounds just like a chicken)
Hugs and kisses,
Auntie Marci
Marci Boes <mboes@wha.k12.mn.us>
Bemidji, mn 56484 - Thursday, January 3, 2008 5:05 PM CST

We love the Zoo, too.

Hope you are free from the needle soon, my daughter, Abby is always rather guarded with it still accessed.

Better days ahead in 2008.

Natalie Bauleke
www.caringbridge.org/visit/abbybauleke
Bauleke <cbauleke@msn.com>
- Thursday, January 3, 2008 3:08 PM CST

Abe you are looking great buddy! I LOVE your penguin blanket in your picture. It looks so warm and perfect for snuggling during these cold days we are having in Minnesota! Praying that the chemo passes through your system, so you can get the heck out of there and get home again. Hoping that you're having an amazing time at the zoo! I know it must be tiring wearing the backpack, getting extra chemo and of course the accessing, but you�re doing amazing kiddo�KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Thanks for the updates Kelly...sending hugs to you all!

Hugs, Jen Vogel
www.caringbridge.org/mn/isabelvogel

Jennifer Vogel
Becker, MN USA - Thursday, January 3, 2008 3:07 PM CST

Knock Knock!
Who's there?
Aardvark.
Aardvark who?
Aardvark a million miles for one of your smiles......
so look at the camera and say CHEESE! please.......hope to see you here in bemidji soon......barb

barb reitter
bemidji, mn usa - Wednesday, January 2, 2008 12:20 AM CST

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