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Thinking of you on your birthday.
Ann M
- Wednesday, August 3, 2011 2:31 PM CDT
Happy Birthday sweet Katja. You are missed and always loved by so many! Miss Katia and I speak about you quite often sweetie:)
Love, Tracy and
Katia (a.k.a. "The Ladybug")

Fighting leukemia AML with a vengence!
Sharing Hope on the Wings of a Ladybug




Tracy and Katia <tmsol87@aol.com>
- Sunday, August 2, 2009 9:41 PM CDT
I think so often about Anna and when I do I think about all the other grieving parents I know and lift us all in prayer. We so need our Lord's comfort, peace and encouragement. I pray you are held closely in His arms as Katja's Homegoing anniversary approaches.

"I send my weary heart to all; Who shed those tears of pain; With caring tears from my own eyes; my message to you will be; my friend, I pray for thee." (from the poem "I Pray for Thee" , in the collection of prose and poems "If I Could. . .", all by Paul McCutcheon, oldguy05@hughes.net

Yolanda, Mom to Anna <weloveanna@embarqmail.com>
Alt Springs, FL USA - Monday, September 1, 2008 7:23 PM CDT
Wow long time since I have been here... Just wanted to drop a line and let you know that I continue to lift your family up everyday! The boys are beauitful!! We just found out we are expecting our 2nd. We will once again donate our cord blood in Honor of our caringbridge kids. Hope you are having a great summer in MN. Wish I was there because AZ is just toooo Hot!
Jennifer Hines <creative_jenny@cox.net>
mesa, AZ - Wednesday, August 13, 2008 10:55 PM CDT
Hey guys,
Its been so long since I last signed the guest book that I thought I would drop you a line. I am sure the boys are growing like weeds!!! Jackson is getting huge at 2 and talking up a storm. I continue to think and pray for you all everyday. Your family will forever be in my heart. May Katja's angel wings continue to be wrapped around you to fill you with fond memoreis of her.

Jennifer HInes www.thehinesfamilyhappenings.blogspot.com <creative_jenny@cox.net>
mesa, mn - Friday, May 2, 2008 9:35 AM CDT
Hello Jacqui and family.
I think of you often and wanted to say congratulations on the birth of your son, Dominic!
Take care,
Leah Wilhelmy

Leah Wilhelmy
Cook, MN - Wednesday, February 6, 2008 7:46 AM CST
Merry Christmas!!
Thinking of you...
Love,
Jared, Heather, Robin and Jaxon

mn/jaxon <heather@bumblebeephotography.net>
- Monday, December 24, 2007 7:50 PM CST
Keeping you in my thoughts during the Holiday season and in my prayer's always.

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Brenda MY CHRISTMAS ANGEL <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta/Canada, - Tuesday, December 11, 2007 0:24 AM CST
thinking of you guys today
Mike, Ann, and the boys
Rice, MN - Tuesday, September 18, 2007 11:49 AM CDT
As Katja's Homegoing anniversary approaches, may the joy of knowing she is in Glory and awaits for you there continue to fill you with our Lord's blessed peace and hope.

Yolanda Rogers, Mom to Anna <weloveanna@earthlink.net>
Alt Spgs, FL USA - Saturday, September 15, 2007 7:53 PM CDT
I just wanted to stop by and say, hi. I can't believe how big the boys are, they are so cute. I finished up my weight loss fundraiser and lost 48 pounds and was able to raise almost $900!! I'm working on another fundraiser to help out a couple local families that have been touched by pedratic cancer. My husband and I are having a huge yard sale next month and all money goes to the families. Were accepting donations right now. I hope it's sucessful in raising awareness too.
I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer.
http://austinlukesavannahsmommy.blogspot.com/
Love & Prayers,

Amy Nasworthy <mnasworthy@tampabay.rr.com>
St.Pete, FL - Tuesday, August 7, 2007 1:20 PM CDT
Thinking of you guys as always. I can't belive that Evan is already 3 years old!!! Time certianly does fly. I will be holding you all so very close to my hear this week as Miss Katjas birthday approaches. You are forever if my prayers, each and everyday.
Jennifer HInes <creative_jenny@cox.net>
mesa, az - Monday, July 30, 2007 9:51 AM CDT
Remembering you and Katja as her birthday approaches. May our Lord hold you extra close and may His and Katja's presence be extra real and comforting.

Yolanda, mom to Anna <weloveanna@earthlink.net>
Alt Spgs, FL USA - Saturday, July 28, 2007 7:52 PM CDT
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Also letting you know that I'm sending tons of prayer's your way now and always.

BRENDA~**MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA/CANADA, - Friday, May 25, 2007 9:25 AM CDT
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

~The Tidds

mn/jaxon <heather@bumblebphoto.com>
Rosemount, MN USA - Sunday, May 13, 2007 9:40 PM CDT
Congratulations on your new baby ~ Dominic is adorable, Evan too! Love how you decorated their rooms.
Still thinking of your family, especially your sweet Katja. Keeping you guys in our prayers.
Take care,

Kelly www.caringbridge.org/mn/abe <kellyfagerstrom@hotmail.com>
Bemidji, MN - Thursday, April 12, 2007 11:40 AM CDT
Happy Easter! You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Hines <creative_jenny@yahoo.com>
Mesa, AZ - Sunday, April 8, 2007 9:58 PM CDT
Happy Easter Sufkas!!!Thinking of you today while at Darlene's hoping all is well with new baby--yes I can imagine it is a big adjustment--pretty soon you will be so used to it you will forget what it was like when he wasn't here!!! Hope you have a great easter! Love Shari and family
Shari Gohman <gohman4@juno.com>
Clearwater, - Sunday, April 8, 2007 9:35 PM CDT
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BRENDA~**MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA/CANADA, - Saturday, April 7, 2007 7:20 PM CDT
Congrats!!
You have two beautiful boy's. I love their bedrooms, could you help me with my kids room's? Thank you so much for the pictures.
Good luck with everything!!
Love & prayers,

Amy Nasworthy <mnasworthy@tampabay.rr.com>
St.Pete, FL - Thursday, March 22, 2007 11:45 AM CDT
CONGRATS!!!

Thinking of you all...

~The Tidds

mn/jaxon <Heather@bumblebphoto.com>
- Tuesday, March 20, 2007 11:48 AM CDT
I have to say I LOVE LOVE their rooms!!!!
Jennifer HInes <creative_jenny@cox.net>
mesa, az - Friday, March 16, 2007 10:24 AM CDT
I find it so amazing that the last time I signed in was on the day of Dominics birth. AZ time he had already been born. I knew there was a reason I was drawn to sign in that day!

Congratualtions. He is so beautiful and amazing! I love the pictures. he is truly a gift from God. May your sweet Angel Katja watch over himand Evan every step of the way. I will continue to lift you all up in prayer.

God Bless,

Jennifer HInes <creative_jenny@cox.net>
mesa, az - Friday, March 16, 2007 10:24 AM CDT
This is all so very beautiful. What a beautiful way to
remember little Katia

Stan Lehto <stanleylehto@fairpoint.net>
Yelm, Wa USA - Monday, March 12, 2007 8:38 PM CDT
Hello All,
Sorry its been so long since I last signed in. I still think of you all everyday and I hope and pray things are going well. I would still love to see pictures of Katjas garden in bloom this year. I am sure it will be amazing. Sending you hugs and prayers.

Jennifer HInes <creative_jenny@cox.net>
mesa, az - Wednesday, March 7, 2007 8:06 AM CST
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Valentines...... To Heaven

This Valentine is not of the ordinary kind,
Its still filled with love...and blessings inside;
But mine has to be sent on the wings of love...
You see its destination is the Heavens above.

Its not being sent to my parents so dear,
For they are still with me each day of the year;
Its being sent to my child...who left earth so soon,
Who's now in the Heavens with the stars and the moon.

The message is the same as your valentine,
"I love you...my sweet precious child of mine;
My love is still deeper than the ocean is blue,
And its sent with hugs and kisses...from me to you."

"I know you are with me each and every day,
You listen as I talk to you...and hear what I say;
For that is one thing that disease cannot do...
...you'll always be apart of me...and me a part of you."

"I know God did not give you the awful disease,
Thank Him for His comfort He gives me...would you please?
I dont know what I would do without His undying love...
Sent to bereaved parents from the Heavens above."

"I know you are in the best of care,
But it's so hard for us left on earth to bear;
Could you put in a request from us left behind...
For God to send the knowledge..so a cure we can find."

"So that no other family has to go through this pain,
Our lives without you will never be the same;
When I get lonely I will look to the sky at night...
And see you shining down your big bright light."

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****Edmonton~Alberta~Canada****, - Friday, February 9, 2007 9:33 PM CST
Just thinking about you guys and wanted to say hi. I hope all is well with everything. I'm doing great on my weight loss challenge for the KSF. I started 1-1-07 and I've lost 14 pounds.
Love & Prayers,

Amy Nasworthy <mnasworthy@tampabay.rr.com>
St. Pete, FL - Tuesday, January 16, 2007 10:39 AM CST
What a wonderful speech your family gave yesterday at the Tree of Hope ceremony. I followed your web sight and was so touched by your story. I continue to pray for all of those who are touched in one way or another with cancer. good Luck the rest of the pregnancy.
Paula Rogers <paularogers1@msn.com>
Princeton, Mn - Monday, January 15, 2007 7:38 AM CST
Hi Jacqui,
Just wanted you to know that you guys are in our thoughts.
Take care,
Kelly, Abe & family

K.F. <kellyfagerstrom@hotmail.com>
Bemidji, MN - Sunday, January 14, 2007 9:16 PM CST
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HAD TO STOP BY AND LET YOU KNOW THAT I'M THINKING OF YOU.

LOVE BRENDAMY LOVING ANGELS FOREVER <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA/CANADA, - Wednesday, January 10, 2007 7:48 PM CST
Thinking of you all....

~The Tidds

~Robin and Jaxon~ <Heather_Tidd@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, December 28, 2006 9:56 PM CST



~Robin and Jaxon~ <Heather_Tidd@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, December 24, 2006 8:17 PM CST
The Stockings Were Hung:

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
But one special stocking was no longer there
All that was left were the memories bittersweet
Of a life that had ended so incomplete

The family had pictures all gathered around
That sometimes made all of them tear up and frown
For the sorrow and sadness without their sweet child
Made it difficult for the whole family to smile

Although there were times when they felt him(her) so close
As if they were feeling some kind of a ghost
The signs that were sent were so special and clear
That they felt that he(she) truly was so very near

They often would talk to him(her) as if he(she) was there
Sometimes they would smile but also shed tears
For each Christmas that came brought with it such pain
That they felt in their hearts would always remain

Then one special moment on one special day
He(She) came to them and simply took them away
To fly through the heavens and up to the stars
A beautiful place that was not very far

He(She) showed them where they would all join once again
A place full of beauty no sorrow or pain
A place where he(she) is happy with heavenly friends
A place where we too will also ascend

After their amazing visit was through
This family was no longer terribly blue
For they finally realized one day not to far
They would all be together on a heavenly star

LOVE BRENDAMY CHRISTMAS ANGEL <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta/Canada, - Sunday, December 24, 2006 3:52 AM CST
Hi Jaqui and family - we wish you all a wonderful holiday season. Please know that you are in our thoughts constantly.
Take care.

Leah Wilhelmy <lwilhelmy@mybwbank.com>
Cook, MN USA - Thursday, December 21, 2006 8:32 AM CST
I was at an event last night for the Katia Solomon Foundation, and there were some really good pictures of your angel. Katia & Katja were the first two CaringBridge kids I 'meet'. I actually heard Myron on the radio down here in St.Pete pleading for a donor for his daughter. He talked about Katia's website, and that's where I heard about your Katja. I'm a different person because of these special girls, and it's a much better person.
I'm working on a fundraiser for the KSF. I'm starting a weight loss challenge Janurary 1st and going through June. Hopefully I'll get tons of sponsors and raise funds and awareness. I'll send you an email when I get everything ready. I'm so excited to be able to do something for the Solomon's.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. Your all in my thoughts and prayers often.
Love & Prayers,

Amy Nasworthy <mnasworthy@tampabay.rr.com>
St. Pete, FL - Thursday, December 21, 2006 7:33 AM CST
I think of yo each SO OFTEN and especially when Katia wears certain things. I must admit I watch the DVD each week usually and I selfishly pray that Katia gets old enough to be able to really see what a miracle she could still become more than she already is. I want her to live for so many others and share their stories. Katja is going to be a poster in the KSF office and I would love if you could come up with a MOTTO for the poster. It will be an 11x14 poster or larger with a picture you or I can pick. Her life will live on to help and inspire others:)
We love you guys.
Love, The Solomon Family:)


Tracy and Katia <tracysolomon@tmail.com>
- Monday, December 11, 2006 8:43 PM CST
Brenda's entry was very moving. Not sure if that's the right word I'm looking for...Just checking in.
Ann Moilanen <moilanena@centracare.com>
- Wednesday, December 6, 2006 4:18 PM CST
Its been too long since I signed in. I check the site often. I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. I hope you all have a wonderful time and many happy memories of your sweet Katja fill your hearts. I am sure Evan is getting big just like Jackson. He is walking and babbling all over the place. He walked at 9 months so there is no rest now! He is a mover and a shaker. We were home for Thanksgiving and drove by Sauk Rapids and said a prayer for you all. Again, have a wonderful Holiday and I still hold your family close to our hearts each and everyday.

God Bles

Jennifer HInes <creative_jenny@cox.net>
Mesa, az - Tuesday, December 5, 2006 8:08 AM CST

The Gap

The gap between those who have lost children and those who have not is profoundly difficult to bridge. No one, whose children are well and intact can be expected to understand what parents who have lost children have absorbed and what they bear. Our children come to us through every blade of grass, every crack in the sidewalk, every bowl of breakfast cereal. We seek contact with their atoms, their hairbrush, their toothbrush, their clothing. We reach for what was integrally woven into the fabric of our lives, now torn and shredded.
A black hole has been blown through our souls and, indeed, it often does not allow the light to escape. It is a difficult place. For us to enter there is to be cut deeply, and torn anew, each time we go there, by the jagged edges of our loss. Yet we return, again and again, for that is where our children now reside. This will be so for years to come and it will change us profoundly. At some point in the distant future, the edges of that hole will have tempered and softened but the empty space will remain - a life sentence.
Our friends will change through this. There is no avoiding it. We grieve for our children, in part, through talking about them and our feelings for having lost them. Some go there with us, others cannot and through their denial and a further measure, however unwittingly, to an already heavy burden. Assuming that we may be feeling "better" six months later is simply "to not get it." The excruciating and isolating reality that bereaved parents feel is hermetically sealed from the nature of any other human experience. Thus it is a trap - those whose compassion and insight we most need are those for whom we abhor the experience that would allow them that sensitivity and capacity. And yet, somehow there are those, each in their own fashion, who have found a way to reach us and stay, to our comfort. They have understood, again each in their own way, that our children remain our children through our memory of them. Their memory is sustained through speaking about them and our feelings about their death. Deny this and you deny their life. Deny their life and you no longer have a place in ours.
We recognize that we have moved to an emotional place where it is often very difficult to reach us. Our attempts to be normal are painful and the day to day carries a silent, screaming anguish that accompanies us, sometimes from moment to moment. Were we to give it its own voice we fear we would become truly unreachable, and so we remain "strong" for a host of reasons even as the strength saps our energy and drains our will. Were we to act out our true feelings we would be impossible to be with. We resent having to act normal, yet we dare not do otherwise. People who understand this dynamic are our gold standard. Working our way through this over the years will change us as does every experience - and extreme experience changes one extremely. We know we will have recovered when, as we have read, it is no longer so painful to be normal. We do not know who we will be at that point or who will still be with us.
We have read that the gap is so difficult that, often, bereaved parents must attempt to reach out to friends and relatives or risk losing them. This is our attempt. For those untarnished by such events, who wish to know in some way what they, thankfully, do not know, read this. It may provide a window that is helpful for both sides of the gap.

By
Michael Crenlinsten

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON ,ALBERTA Canadian Flag, - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 2:12 AM CST
"Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way you always used to. Put no difference in your tone; wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was, let it be spoken without effort, no trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, somewhere very near. Just around the corner. All is well."

- Henry Scott Holland (1847 - 1918) Canon of St Paul's, London

Julia <amlsux@yahoo.com>
Scottsdale, Az USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 2:27 PM CST
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You are in our thoughts and prayers
with Love Jacob's Mum

Jacob's Mum ^i^Jacob
Australia
- Saturday, November 4, 2006 3:05 AM CST




~Robin and Jaxon~ <Heather_Tidd@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, October 31, 2006 6:11 PM CST
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KEEPING YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND IN MY PRAYER'S ALWAYS.

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON ,ALBERTA Canadian Flag, - Tuesday, October 31, 2006 0:16 AM CST
Just wanted to say hi, and let you know I was thinking about you guys. I hope you've had a nice summer and are enjoing the cool weather. I think about Katja often and wish I could have met her.
Love & Prayers,

Amy Nasworthy
St. Pete, FL - Monday, October 9, 2006 9:09 AM CDT
Hey guys just stopping in to say Hi and letting you all know you are still in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless!
Annie Oikari <mnpackerfan65@yahoo.com>
River Falls , WI USA - Saturday, October 7, 2006 6:18 PM CDT
Hi Jacqui,
Just wanted to stop by & let you know that we're thinking of you guys.
Take care,
Kelly & family
www.caringbridge.org/mn/abe

K.F. <kellyfagerstrom@hotmail.com>
Bemidji, MN - Friday, September 29, 2006 10:56 AM CDT
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LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON ,ALBERTA Canadian Flag, - Wednesday, September 27, 2006 7:27 PM CDT
I have been thinking and praying for you all week. Always in my prayers.
Jennifer HInes <creative_jenny@cox.net>
Mesa, az - Thursday, September 21, 2006 2:40 PM CDT
prayers...

~The Tidds

~Robin and Jaxon~ <Heather_Tidd@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, September 21, 2006 8:18 AM CDT
Katja will never be forgotten. She passed away on a birthday in our family so it always comes back to me how we celebrate a year as you remember Katja's departure to Heaven. I come by the site so often, I don't know why really but I just enjoy being able to come here and look at the pictures and check for updates. You guys are very special to us and Katja is always close to our heart. Someday we will meet her. She will have to show us around Heaven. I am sure she has the run of the place:)
Love, Tracy and
Katia (a.k.a. "The Ladybug")

Fighting leukemia AML with a vengence!
Sharing Hope on the Wings of a Ladybug



Tracy and Katia <tracysolomon@tmail.com>
- Wednesday, September 20, 2006 7:39 PM CDT
Remebering Katja and your family today.
Ann Moilanen <moilanena@centracare.com>
- Monday, September 18, 2006 9:00 AM CDT
I know this is a very difficult day to get through. Know that so many are thinking about you and remembering the beautiful daughter you have. She is awaiting your arrival in eternal life. What a glorious day that will be.

How was Katja's celebration. It was a beautiful day yesterday.

Love to you all,
Sandy



I do not need a special day
To bring you to my mind
The days I do not think of you
Are very hard to find.

Each morning when I awake
I know that you are gone
No one knows the heartache
As I try to carry on.

My heart still aches with sadness,
And the secret tears still flow,
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.

My thoughts are always with you,
Your place no one can fill,
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.

There will always be a heartache,
And often a silent tear,
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.

If tears could make a staircase,
And heartaches make a lane,
I’d walk the path to Heaven
And bring you home again.

I hold you close within my heart,
And there you will remain,
To walk with me throughout my life
Until we meet again.

Our family chain is broken now,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one
The chain will link again.
~Author unknown~

sandy jergens <sandyardolf@hotmail.com www.caringbridge.com/mn/masonjergens>
watertown, mn - Monday, September 18, 2006 7:24 AM CDT
Thinking of you often....

~The Tidds

~Robin and Jaxon~ <Heather_Tidd@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, September 17, 2006 11:08 PM CDT
We miss them all the time. We miss them forever. We know from experience however, how, incredible as it is to believe, some days the pain can be even deeper and keener. We pray that our Lord will hold you extra close and that you might know His comfort and peace in a very special way as Katja's Homegoing anniversary approaches.

In His Love,
Yolanda Rogers
http://www.galatians5.com

Mom to Anna
Alt Spgs, FL USA - Sunday, September 17, 2006 6:48 PM CDT
You are still in our daily prayers!
Julia <amlsux@yahoo.com>
Scottsdale, Az - Thursday, September 7, 2006 11:57 AM CDT
Just wanted to stop and let you know I was thinking about you guys. I had a dream the other night, I am not sure what it was really about but when I woke up, I thought of heaven and I thought about how many children and adults that have left this earth too early in my eyes. Someday, I will meet them. Katja will be one of those. I so much wanted to meet her here but someday I know I will see her.
Love, Tracy and
Katia (a.k.a. "The Ladybug")

Fighting leukemia AML with a vengence!
Sharing Hope on the Wings of a Ladybug



Tracy and Katia <tracysolomon@tmail.com>
- Thursday, August 31, 2006 2:36 PM CDT
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Keeping you in my thougths and in my prayer's always.

Love Brenda MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta SmileyCentral.com, - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 4:14 PM CDT
Thinking of you...

~The Tidds

~Robin and Jaxon~ <Heather_Tidd@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, August 29, 2006 12:45 AM CDT
Well things have been busy here. I havn't been able to sign on as much as I use too. I thought about you on Katjas Birthday. Sending you lots of love & Prayers.
Jennifer HInes <creative_jenny@cox.net>
Mesa, az - Monday, August 21, 2006 1:38 PM CDT
Happy Birthday Katja!

You are ALL in our thoughts and prayers...

~the Tidds

~Robin and Jaxon~ <Heather_Tidd@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, August 3, 2006 11:07 PM CDT
My heart and prayers hold you on this, Katja's birthday. The memory of the righteous is a blessing (Proverbs). May your memories always be blessed with Katja's presence.

Yolanda Rogers
Alt Springs, FL USA - Wednesday, August 2, 2006 7:20 PM CDT
Happy Birthday Katja!
Ann M. <moilanena@centracare.com>
Rice, MN - Wednesday, August 2, 2006 3:43 PM CDT
Hello! Just wanted you to know we are still thinking of you all. The pictures are really beautiful. What a great place to sit, listen to the water, and keep your wonderful memories alive.
Leanne Klett <klett@charter.net>
Sauk Rapids, MN - Friday, July 28, 2006 10:36 PM CDT
I just wanted to stop by and say hi. I hope your having a great summer chasing around Evan. He is so cute!! My two year old daughter, Savannah loves playing in the dirt. First thing this morning she wanted to go dig in the back yard!!
Have a great weekend!!
Love & Prayers,

Amy Nasworthy
St. Pete, FL USA - Friday, July 28, 2006 9:52 AM CDT
That is beautiful!! It is so peaceful looking:)
Love, Tracy and
Katia (a.k.a. "The Ladybug")

Fighting leukemia AML with a vengence!
Sharing Hope on the Wings of a Ladybug



Tracy and Katia <tracysolomon@tmail.com>
- Friday, July 21, 2006 8:49 PM CDT
Jacqui & Family,
I am so sorry that it has been so long since I checked in. The pictures. Just breath taking. What a wonderful place for you both to and think of your fond memories of your sweet Katja. It looks so amazing I am sure the pictures don't even do it justice.

Well we enjoyed our trip back to MN to see family & Friends. Jackson was baptized at my grandfathers church and we were amongst family and friends. It was very nice. I came home and gave my notice and started a new job. What a blessing that has been. I work for a family freindly company.

I continue to lift you up in my prayers each and every night. I am so glad that Evan had a wonderful 2nd birthday. I am sure as he grows older he will hear all about his big sister and how he made her dreams come true by coming into this world.

Thinking of you always,

Jennifer HInes <creative_jenny@cox.net>
Mesa, AZ - Friday, July 21, 2006 12:23 AM CDT
Jacqui,
Just wanted to say hi. Katja's bench looks beautiful in the new garden, it looks like such a peaceful place.
Thinking of you today.
Take care,

Kelly www.caringbridge.org/mn/abe <kellyfagerstrom@hotmail.com>
Bemidji, MN - Thursday, July 20, 2006 9:22 AM CDT
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Wow I'm speechless.It's absolutly beautiful.What an awesome yard you have.I know that Katja loves it and is always there watching over you.

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON ,ALBERTA Canadian Flag, - Wednesday, July 12, 2006 10:05 PM CDT
Wow, the yard looks great!! I'm sure Katja loves it. It looks very peaceful and inviting. My yard is in need of a makeover!! Summer is so hot in Florida so I'm not much for yardwork. We have to much sand and rocks.
I hope you have a great summer enjoying the garden.
Love & Prayers,

Amy Nasworthy
St. Pete, FL USA - Friday, July 7, 2006 6:31 AM CDT
I wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and your family today. Love your cousin Laura from Oregon
Laura <kelbyleason@hotmail.com>
Eugene, OR U.S.A - Thursday, July 6, 2006 5:29 PM CDT
Happy Birthday Evan!!!
Happy Father's Day Aaron!!!
Thanks for the update, it wonderful to hear how your doing. I hope that your able to get the yard finished this summer. I'm sure it will be a wonderful tribute to Katja. Have a great day and know that prayers are being said for you all.
Love & prayers,

Amy Nasworthy
St. Pete, FL USA - Sunday, June 18, 2006 9:13 AM CDT
Happy Birthday Evan!!! Wow 2 years old. I remember you in your moms tummy, she was so cute (and still is) We are sending hugs from across town. Our pool is up in the front yard stop by and swim.
the odette's <jlodette@stcloudstate.edu>
- Saturday, June 17, 2006 9:35 PM CDT
The Ache We Hold Inside

When these children we loved are taken,
And the years pass slowly by,
You feel the grieving is over.
But the ache is still inside.
This life of ours must continue
And the tears we must learn to hide,
But you know it will never leave you,
This ache we feel inside.
Their siblings go on with their future,
And you know this is how it should be.
You share in their joys and sorrows,
But that ache won't let you free,
Where they rest, you visit less often,
And their voices are not as clear,
And our zest for life is returning,
But the ache is always near,
Our friends and families tell us,
How well we handled our grief,
If they only knew deep within us,
From this ache there is no relief,
When alone we talk to them often,
For we know they are still by our side,
And the warmth of our memories comfort,
But the ache will always abide,
As we continue this earthly voyage,
And the calm and the storms pass by,
We will cherish our precious memories,
And this ache we hold inside.

Julia <amlsux@yahoo.com>
Scottsdale, Az - Saturday, June 10, 2006 7:13 PM CDT
Hi guys! hope all is well with you! doing good here. I think of you guys and katja daily-when I see three birds together I think it's my dad, grandma and katja watching over us. I hope you are having a good summer so far. Hope to see you at a family function. Take care, love,Shari and family
Shari Gohman <gohman4@juno.com>
Clearwater, MN - Thursday, June 8, 2006 10:51 PM CDT
we are heading back to MN on Friday! I am so excited. We will be heading by your town to head West! I will be thinking of you guys! I hope all is well and your little man is doing well. Jackson is roling over and sitting up! He is huge! Praying for you all.
Jennifer Hines <creative_jenny@yahoo.com>
Mesa, AZ - Wednesday, June 7, 2006 10:30 AM CDT
Thinking of you often...

~the Tidds

~Robin and Jaxon~ <Heather_Tidd@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, June 1, 2006 10:04 PM CDT
You are all still in our prayers.
Julia <amlsux@yahoo.com>
Scottsdale, Az - Friday, May 26, 2006 10:06 PM CDT
Time indeed does march on, but I for one will never forget Katja. I visit her site almost daily just to see her beautiful picture. I follow other caringbridge kids, but some like Katja & Katia have special places in my heart. Maybe it's the name? I think it more how special these girls are and how my life has changed since learning of their struggles and victories. I will never look at my children the same. I so look forward to updates about your family, and pray for your happiness.
Love & Prayers,

Amy Nasworthy <mnasworthy@tampabay.rr.com>
St. Pete, USA - Thursday, May 25, 2006 12:03 AM CDT


Prayers...


~Robin and Jaxon~ <Heather_Tidd@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, May 14, 2006 6:54 PM CDT
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A Mother's Day Wish From Heaven

Dear Mr. Hallmark,

I am writing to you from heaven, and though it must appear
A rather strange idea, I see everything from here.
I just popped in to visit, your stores to find a card
A card of love for my mother, as this day for her is hard.

There must be some mistake I thought, every card you could imagine
Except I could not find a card, from a child who lives in heaven.
She is still a mother too, no matter where I reside
I had to leave, she understands, but oh the tears she’s cried.

I thought that if I wrote you, that you would come to know
That though I live in heaven now, I still love my mother so.
She talks with me, and dreams with me; we still share laughter too,
Memories our way of speaking now, would you see what you could do?

My mother carries me in her heart, her tears she hides from sight.
She writes poems to honor me, sometimes far into the night
She plants flowers in my garden, there my living memory dwells
She writes to other grieving parents, trying to ease their pain as well.

So you see Mr. Hallmark, though I no longer live on earth
I must find a way, to remind her of her wondrous worth
She needs to be honored, and remembered too
Just as the children of earth will do.

Thank you Mr. Hallmark, I know you’ll do your best
I have done all I can do; to you I’ll leave the rest.
Find a way to tell her, how much she means to me
Until I can do it for myself, when she joins me in eternity.

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca~~THE PRAYER BEARS~~>
EDMONTON AlbertaCanada, - Thursday, May 11, 2006 11:00 AM CDT
Thinking about you and praying for you all. I hope your garden starts to bloom. I will be anxious to see pictures of it.
Jennifer Hines <creative_jenny@cox.net>
mesa, AZ - Wednesday, May 10, 2006 2:38 PM CDT
Katia and I came by to see Katja's Ferry Picture. We were talking about the picture on the way home from clinic. You guys are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Tracy and
Katia (a.k.a. "The Ladybug")

Fighting leukemia AML with a vengence!
Sharing Hope on the Wings of a Ladybug



Tracy and Katia <tmsol87@aol.com>
- Saturday, May 6, 2006 3:04 PM CDT
Just wanted to stop by and say 'hi'. Hopefully your all doing well and warm. It's already in the upper 80 here in St. Pete. I love hearing about Evan, he is to cute. I'm sure Katja is enjoying him from Heaven.
Love & Prayers,

Amy Nasworthy
St. Pete, FL USA - Thursday, May 4, 2006 6:51 AM CDT
Thinking of you all today.
Jennifer Hines <creative_jenny@cox.net>
MEsa, AZ - Monday, May 1, 2006 9:24 AM CDT
Hi Jacqui, Just wanted to let you know that you're in our thoughts. The pictures of Evan are adorable. Hope things are going well for you. Take care,
Kelly www.caringbridge.org/mn/abe <kellyfagerstrom@hotmail.com>
Bemidji, MN - Wednesday, April 26, 2006 9:06 AM CDT
Happy Easter Aaron, Jacqui, and Evan! Just wanted to let you know that you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for continuing to update the page and posting the pictures. God Bless!
Nicole Nemeth <nemeth17@comcast.net>
New Hope, MN - Monday, April 17, 2006 9:29 PM CDT
HAPPY EASTER!!!


~Robin and Jaxon~ <Heather_Tidd@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, April 16, 2006 8:03 PM CDT
Hi All!! Sorry it's been so long since I've wrote in here. I was wanting to wish you a happy easter! I hope you are doing well. Evan is such a peanut. I didn't even get to talk to you at grandpa's party at timberlodge--what a nuthouse! Well, hope to see you soon! Take care--I bet Dad and grandma are hiding Katja's easter eggs this weekend!! We miss them so much. Heaven is so lucky to have them. God bless you this easter and always. Love, Shari
Shari Gohman <gohman4@juno.com>
Clearwater, MN - Friday, April 14, 2006 10:23 PM CDT
Hi Jacqui,

Happy Easter to you and your beautiful family. I know Katja and Mason are decorating Easter eggs, going on Easter egg hunts and worshipping our Lord. May God grant you peace.

How is the garden coming? Any new pictures you can share with us? I'd love to see it.


sandy jergens <sandyardolf@hotmail.com>
watertown, mn - Friday, April 14, 2006 9:13 AM CDT
Evan, you look like a little man with many hats:) Very cute! I think of you guys very often and keep you in our prayers. Things have been hectic here but I made up my mind to take some time and sign a few guestbooks. I had to pop by here. We need to do a few "home projects" but I am afraid to mess things up. We really aren't "handy" people. I wish we were. Jacqui, congrats on your job. We pay our student loans and wonder why we went. We had to stop attending when Katia was diagnosed but we were nearly done. We do have the abilities (web design, interactive media, studio productions) but we mainly just use them for the foundation which means we don't get paid. At least we stay up on practice and maybe someday, someday, we will use them for pay.
Love, Tracy and
Katia (a.k.a. "The Ladybug")

Fighting leukemia AML with a vengence!
Sharing Hope on the Wings of a Ladybug



Tracy and Katia <tmsol87@aol.com>
- Thursday, April 13, 2006 2:34 PM CDT
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Keeping you in my thoughts and in my prayer's always.

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca~~THE PRAYER BEARS~~>
EDMONTON AlbertaCanada, - Thursday, April 13, 2006 1:43 PM CDT
Just thinking of you guys today and thought I would write a note. I hear the weather is wonderful. I hope your garden for Katja blooms full this year. Jackson and I are returning to MN in June. We will be up your way at my sisters.

Forever thinking about you and praying for you all always.

Jennifer Hines <creative_jenny@cox.net>
Mesa`, AZ - Thursday, April 6, 2006 5:02 PM CDT
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Keeping you in my thoughts and in my prayer's always.

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca ~THE PRAYER BEARS~>
EDMONTON AlbertaCanada, - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 12:15 AM CST
Thinking on you and Katja too! I havent touched base with you in a long time, Trinitys mom here! I am doing much better lately and your son is adorably cute too!

You can always email me too!

Sincerely,


Mother of Angel Trinity
www.trinitysdiary.com
http://spaces.msn.com/Angelsmom2004andbeyond/

Trinity AML-M7 too.

God bless you!

Peace

Elaine
Vancouver, BC Canada - Monday, March 27, 2006 1:46 AM CST
It was great to see an update!! I really love the new pictures, Evan is such a ham. Please know that so many people still check on your family and care. Katja touched my heart and I learned so much from her. I look foward to meeting her one day in Heaven. I hope you have a beauitul spring and get lots of work done.
Love & Prayers,

Amy Nasworthy
St. Pete, FL USA - Saturday, March 25, 2006 9:57 AM CST
Thinking of you....
~Robin and Jaxon~ <Heather_Tidd@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, March 23, 2006 11:20 AM CST
Beautiful pics! I do come here often just to check in but don't often leave a message. I am so happy that things are running along for you. Good luck on the new bathroom!
Penney <tandp1991@aol.com>
Midlothian, TX USA - Wednesday, March 22, 2006 9:57 AM CST
Love the new pictures and thanks so much for the update! alwyas thinking about you!
Jennifer Hines <creative_jenny@yahoo.com>
mesa, AZ USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2006 12:52 AM CST
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HAPPY ST.PATRICKS DAY

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THE PRAYER BEARS

Just stopping by to let you know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayer's always.

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA/CANADA, - Friday, March 17, 2006 10:17 PM CST
Hello! Thanks so much for nice words about our little guy. My husband takes pictures as a freelancer so needless to say he will be well photographed. Just wanted to drop by and say hi and that I am always thinking about you guys!@

Lots of Love and prayers...Jennifer Hines <creative_jenny@cox.net>
Mesa, AZ - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 9:17 PM CST
Just wanted to stop by and say 'hi'. Praying that all is well with everyone.
Love,

Amy Nasworthy <mnasworthy@tampabay.rr.com>
St. Pete, FL USA - Thursday, March 2, 2006 9:35 AM CST
JUST WANTED TO TAKE TIME TO SIGN. I AM BAD ABOUT STOPPING BY THE SITE AND NOT SIGNING IN. KATIA AND I WERE TALKING ABOUT KATJA'S FAIRY PICTURE SO I WANTED TO SHOW HER THE PICTURE ON THE PAGE. I THINK OF YOU GUYS SO OFTEN.
Love, Tracy and
Katia (a.k.a. "The Ladybug")

Fighting leukemia AML with a vengence!
Sharing Hope on the Wings of a Ladybug



TRACY AND KATIA <TMSOL87@AOL.COM>
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 7:12 PM CST
Thank you for sharing this website, Jacqui and family. You are in my thoughts.
Leah Wilhelmy (Lessard)

Leah Wilhelmy <lwilhelmy@mybwbank.com>
Cook, MN USA - Thursday, February 23, 2006 3:41 PM CST
I was very sad to read about your daughter's battle with cancer and her passing. Thank you for letting us know on the 86 class website. My daughter spent alot of time at Children's battling a brain tumor a few years ago - but luckily she is doing wonderful now and is in Kindergarten at Wyoming Elementary. I can only imagine the pain your family has endured. Take care of yourselves,
Roxy Patterson (Garrison)

Roxanne Patterson (Garrison) <Burlyrox@tcinternet.net>
Wyoming, MN USA - Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:02 AM CST
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Valentines..To Heaven

This Valentine is not of the ordinary kind;
It's still filled with love and blessings inside;
But mine has to be sent on the wings of love..
You see, its destination is the Heavens above.

It's not being sent to my parents so dear
For they are still with me each day of the year.
It's being sent to my child who left earth too soon
Who's now in the Heavens with the stars and the moon.

The message is the same as your valentine
"I love you my sweet precious child of mine."
My love is still deeper than the ocean is blue
And it's sent with hugs and kisses from me to you.

I know you are with me each and every day
You listen as I talk to you and hear what I say
For that is one thing that disease cannot do
You'll always be apart of me and me apart of you.

I know God did not give you the awful disease
Thank Him for His comfort He gives me, would you please
I don't know what I would do without His undying love
Sent to bereaved parents from the Heavens above.

I know you are in the best of care
But it's so hard for us left on earth to bear
Could you put in a request from us left behind
For God to send the knowledge, so a cure we can find.

So that no other family has to go through this pain
Our lives without you will never be the same
When I get lonely I will look to the sky at night
And see you shining down your big bright light.

Happy Valentines Day Sunshine..I miss you so much
I know you know how many lives you have touched
You'll always be mine..I love you will all my heart
I know we'll be together again and then we'll never part.

So you see the meaning is still the same
The method of delivery is the only change
Mine must be sent by a little white dove
On the wings of Love.

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA/CANADA, - Tuesday, February 14, 2006 8:58 PM CST
Jacqui,
Thank-you for sharing Katja's website. We are so sorry to hear about your daughter. She was a beautiful little girl! Take-Care and God Bless. Hope you and your husband will make it to the class reunion in the fall.

Chris and Tina (Herbert) Brown
Centerville, MN USA - Monday, February 13, 2006 7:35 PM CST

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