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Hello Madelyn
Quilts of Love wanted to stop by and say HAPPY BIRTHDAY (jan.13).
Glad to hear everything is going good for you. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year's.
Sending lots of love and prayers.
Quilt of Love Angel
Trista

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2007 and beyond.

Hi sweetie, I hope this finds you (all of you) doing well and that you have a good weekend and great Easter!

Hoping you are doing well and wishing you a Happy Holidays.

Hi!
Its my 1st visit here. Thought I'd say hi. Glad that you had a good thanksgiving! :)


~Joanne’s Corner~

Care Mail!

Happy Thanksgiving!
You are in our thoughts and prayers this Thanksgiving
Day and always. Have a blessed holiday season.
Hugs,

Hope this finds you doing well.
We'll be keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.

Island Princess here to wish you a Happy Halloween.

Butterfly Island

Hello sweetie I sure hope all is going well for you! thought maybe you would like a cute little kitty! hugs & love

Hello Sweetie...
I have stopped by today to check up on you and to leave you with lots of love and hugs.
God Bless you,
Island Princess

Butterfly Island

Hi Sweetie
Stopping by from your Quilts Of Love Family to let you know all the angels are thinking about you and and have you in their prayers and hearts..sending lots of angel (hugs)
angel chris
quilts of love

Hi Madelyn...
WOW..sounds like you are having a very fun and busy summer!!
Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you tonight....
Be sure to have lots more summer fun!!
Hugs,
Kim, Karl and Kody Bear

Stopping by to let you to know that we are thinking of you.
Love LaKota , Debbie & Steve
God be with you!!!!!!!!
~*~ LaKota~*~
DOG (DEPEND ON GOD)

Hi Miss Madelyn!
I was thinking about you today and wanted to come by and see if there was any updates - hope all is well - you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jean

Hi Madelyn... Just stopping by from your Quilts of Love family to say hi and leave some Hugs and Love..


Carolyn <carolyn@quiltsoflove.com>
- Saturday, June 5, 2004 11:22 PM CDT

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Hello glad to hear you are doing well Madelyn. Just wanted to stop by and say hi. Loved your picture show. We will keep praying for you and your family.

Trista~Quilts of Love <Chris-Trista@att.net>
Fairmont, wv usa - Monday, May 24, 2004 11:02 PM CDT

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Stopping by let you know that you are in our thought's.
Sending lot's of prayers your way.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
God be with you my friend's.
Love LaKota and her mom, Debbie
~*~LaKota~*~



http://www.caringbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <LaKotaDeb@hotmail.com>
St.Cloud, MN - Monday, May 24, 2004 6:16 PM CDT

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Angel Toto <pat_totoofoz@yahoo.com>
- Friday, May 21, 2004 7:51 PM CDT

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Hello Little Miss Maddie,

I just wanted to send you one last email before I head out for Iraq. Thank you for all the smiles and joy you have brought to me these last few years. You are one funny little girl. Whenever I need a smile...I will think of you!!!! Make sure you give Allie a hug for me, O'kay?? When I get back you will be almost 6 years old, and in school...WOW!!! You are going to be such a big girl then. I just hope I can recognize you, but I hope even more that you don;t forget about "HENRY"!!!!

With lots of love

JEFF (HENRY)
Jeff La Porte <thedoor0817@aol.com>
Sauk Rapids, MN USA - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 8:51 AM CDT

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Hello Miss Madelyn!
I was thinking about you today and wanted to stop by and say hello! I just love all the pictures!
Big Hugs,
Jean


Jean ~ Quilts of Love <jean@quiltsoflove.com>
- Thursday, May 6, 2004 11:57 AM CDT

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU... HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET ALLIE...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!
Sorry this is a couple of days late...be watching for a pkg to come ok...
Hope you had a fun day!!
Lots of love & hugs to you!!
Love
Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, MN - Monday, May 3, 2004 8:52 AM CDT

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It warms my heart to view those pictures. I must admit, tears consume my face after the third one or so. Happy tears of course, you have such a beautiful family. And mom, I see where Madelyn gets her beautiful smile !! No offense dad. May the Grace of God continue to flow over your family.

www.caringbridge.org/tx/hannah
Brenda Glenn (Hannah's mom) <wsu@wt.net>
Magnolia, TX USA - Monday, April 26, 2004 9:22 PM CDT

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Hi I just wanted to stop in and check up on all of you. I hope things are going well.
God Bless
Karen stern <www.caringbridge.org/mn/alexisstern jandkstern@connections-etc.net>
big lake, mn - Saturday, April 17, 2004 9:13 PM CDT

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Hello Beautiful Friend's,
Sending lot's of prayer's your way. ++++++++++++
LaKota will go in April 19th for the 5 day's of testing before the transplant, then April 27th she will have the transplant. "Please pray that this will be the miracle LaKota need's on Earth for a long Healthy Life on Earth. "THANK YOU.
Love,LaKota, and her mom,Debbie
God Bless you my friend's.
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~

The Lord him self goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged."
Deuteronomy 31:8

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St.Cloud, MN - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 12:39 AM CDT

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Hi Girls
HAPPY EASTER!!
I just realized this morning that I forgot to put your little gifts that I got you in Mexico in with your Easter pkg... I will get a pkg mailed out on Monday ok!
Hope your having a fun day!
Lots of love & hugs
Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenahauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Sunday, April 11, 2004 2:08 PM CDT

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Stopping in to say Hello !!!!!!!!!
Happy Easter to you and your family.

We have been gone for a few day's, sorry about not getting back sooner and signing the guest book.
Sending lot's of prayer's your way. +++++++++++++++++
Love, LaKota and her mom, Debbie
~*~ LaKota~*~
God be with you.

Daughter your faith has made you well, go in peace, And be Healed of your disease.
Mark 5:34


http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St.Cloud, MN - Wednesday, April 7, 2004 8:37 PM CDT

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Sorry it took so long to sign Madeylns guestbook. Miss Madelyn and Allie are real lookers, watch out in the coming years, ha,ha. Miss Madelyn you go girl!!!!!!!!!!!
Both you girls have a very special family, Sweet Hugs to all. Grandpa Gene and Grandma Gail Sweet.
http://caringbridge.org/oh/lukesweet
Gene and Gail Sweet <gailsweet@zoominternet.net>
ashland, Oh U.S.A. - Saturday, April 3, 2004 2:47 PM CST

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Hello Sunshine,
Sending lot's of prayer's your way. +++++++++++++++++++++
Have a beautiful weekend!!!!!!!
Love LaKota and her mom, Debbie
God Be With You My Friend.
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~


Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
--Hebrews 13:2


http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St.Cloud, MN - Friday, April 2, 2004 9:35 PM CST

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Hello Sweet Little Lady..
Angel Island Princess here checking up on how you are doing and to leave you lots of Easter Hugs.
Happy Easter sweetie.
Warm hugs,
Island Princess




Island Princess <islandprincess@quiltsoflove.com>
- Tuesday, March 30, 2004 11:00 AM CST

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I know the cases are different because of the girls ages but it does my heart good to read about a little girl that is doing so well! My niece is also named Madelyn and her battle has only recently begun with her Neuroblastoma and yet it seems like a lifetime ago when things were normal. I love the web page. I can see your Mom could teach me a thing or two! I pray the Lord keeps his hand over you Madelyn and your family because something like this touches everyone.
Amy Rich
Amy Rich <the5richs@bellsouth.net>
Burns, Tn USA - Monday, March 29, 2004 5:59 PM CST

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Hi Madelyn, I saw where your Mom signed my niece's page. Her name is also Madelyn. She is going through what you went through. I am so glad you are cancer free. I will Pray that you continue to be cancer free. You are such a pretty girl and I am glad to be able to see your page. I am glad you are okay after the scare you had a couple of weeks ago. May God continue to bless you and your family. Take care. Tracy
Tracy Williams <twills77@bellsouth.net>
Huntingdon, TN - Sunday, March 28, 2004 10:49 PM CST

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Hello Sweetie & mom,
Stopping by to let you know that you are in our thought's and prayer's.
Oh how scared you must of felt at that time.
Sending lot's of prayer's your way.++++++++++++++++++++++++
It's snowing here.....UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love,LaKota and her mom,Debbie.
Have a wonderful day.
God be with you.
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St.Cloud, MN - Thursday, March 18, 2004 8:31 AM CST

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Madelyn and Allie,
I have never visited your web site before, but I had to sign in and share some similarities between your family and ours. I have a son who is 6 and 2 daughters. Ali (Alexandra) is 8 years old and in grade 3. Miss Maddie (Madeline) is 4 years old. Her birthday is January 1/00. It just seems like we were supposed to find you! I'm glad that you are healthy and we will pray for you.
Heidi Dempsey <dempseyh@ecsd.net>
Spruce Grove, AB Canada - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 9:55 PM CST

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I hope this finds things going well for you.
Thank goodness getting the wind knocked out of her was all it was
Although I'm not Irish, you know what they say about St. Patrick's Day----

Angel Chris ~ Smile Quilts ~
chrisrusso_@hotmail.com
- Monday, March 15, 2004 11:48 AM CST

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Wow, what a scare that must have been. I'm glad that Madelyn is okay and everything turned out okay. What a mature Allie you have; you ought to be so proud! Take care. God bless you.

Love Jen, Bill, Brady and Zachary Buckentine
www.caringbridge.orb/mn/zacharyb <jenbucke@hotmail.com>
St. Cloud, MN - Sunday, March 14, 2004 8:31 PM CST

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Hello Pretty Girl,
Sending lot's of prayer's your way. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Have a beautiful Sunday.
Love LaKota and her mom Debbie

God Be With You.
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~
http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Sunday, March 14, 2004 10:02 AM CST

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Stopping by to say Hello,& sending lot's of prayer's your way. ++++++++++++++++
God Bless you my friend.
Love LaKota and her mom,Debbie
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Monday, March 8, 2004 2:39 PM CST

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Miss Madelyn,
What a beautiful girl you are. I am glad that you are doing so well. You are a inspiration to all of us fighting this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

www.caringbridge.org/mn/alexisstern
Karen Stern <jankstern@connections-etc.net>
Big Lake, MN - Wednesday, March 3, 2004 8:53 AM CST

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Hi Sweetie...
I love coming to your page and looking at your sweet precious smile and it is so nice to come to a caringbridge page and see that you are still doing well.. I have to say that right now my heart is breaking with little Abby being so sick, but each day she makes a few more improvements, so we are just going to keep on praying until she is completely healed.
I am so ready for spring, how about you girls?
We are leaving March 20th to go down and see little Abby in Texas, then we are going on a 5 day cruise to Mexico, I really need a vacation, so hopefully Abby is well enough that I can enjoy our time away from home...
I will bring you girls back something special from Mexico ok...We return back home on April 5th , then it will be time to get out Easter pkgs, so you will have a double suprise pkg coming to you.
You girls have a fun weekend!
Lots of love & hugs to you both~
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Angel Sheryl
PS~ Please tell mommy thank you so much for signing Abby's page & praying for her, I know all these prayers are helping!
Love ya!!




Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, MN - Wednesday, March 3, 2004 7:49 AM CST

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Hi Connie!
I found your site through Jonathon's guestbook.
Your daughter is absolutely beautiful, and your story renews my faith that there are more survivors of child cancer than not. I pray for continued health and strength for your entire family.
lori hurley (www.caringbridge.com/mn/noahhurley) <clowns@myhometown.net>
north st paul, mn - Wednesday, March 3, 2004 1:41 AM CST

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Hello Sweetie,
Sending lot's of prayer's your way.++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Thank you so much for your support & prayer's for LaKota, They mean so much to us.
Thank you so much for adding LaKota to your prayer line.
Thank you for your friendship.
God Bless You.
Love,LaKota and her mom, Debbie
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Tuesday, March 2, 2004 11:05 PM CST

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Stopping by to say Hello!
Sending lot's of sunshine your way.
Thank you so very much for your prayer's for LaKota, They mean so very much to us.
Sending lot's of prayer's your way. +++++++++++++++++
God Be With You.
Thank You for your friendship...."Friends are the angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly."

Love,LaKota and her mom, Debbie
~*~ LaKota ~*~

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Friday, February 27, 2004 3:25 PM CST

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Hi Madalyn! What a beautiful girl you are! I am a friend of your Angel Sheryl's, who loves you very much. So glad you are doing well, and I just wanted to let you know that my family is praying for you!
Merilyn Yates <blossom@bevcomm.net>
Winnebago, MN - Friday, February 27, 2004 10:39 AM CST

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I love Madelyn's idea of an adult, those balloons aren't that easy to reach sometimes.
Just came across your website from anothers.
Will be back to check on Madelyn again.
Hugs from Australia
Colleen and Kaitlyn

www.caringbridge.org/ne/kaitlyn

Colleen <ozi_gal@hotmail.com>
Rockingham, WA Australia - Saturday, February 21, 2004 1:18 AM CST

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How precious!!
Kids are treasures thats for sure....

Give the girls a big hug & kiss for me....
Would you ask the girls if they would please say a prayer for a special little friend of mine Abigail Ortiz
www.caringbridge.org/va/abbyallies
She is having a rough time and fighting to get better, she needs lots of prayers right now...
Thank you so much for including her in your prayers~
Love ya all lots!!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Love,
Angel Sheryl

Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, MN - Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:50 AM CST

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Hello, Stopping by to let you know that we are
thinking of you and sending lot's of love your way.
We are sorry to hear the ne's of Luke,Our
heart's goes out to his family.
Love,LaKota and her mom,Debbie
HAPPY EARLY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!!!!!
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Thursday, February 12, 2004 6:01 AM CST

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Hi Madelyn! Just wanted to wish you a very happy upcoming Valentines day. Take care sweetie..... lots of love and hugs,

Angel Katnapper / Smile Quilts <katnap22@hotmail.com>
Bloomington, IL United States - Wednesday, February 11, 2004 9:24 AM CST

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Hi Madelyn,

I was just sitting here thinking of who I want my valetine to be this year. I was thinking very hard, and trying to figure out who was the SWEETEST Little girl I know. Only one name came to mind.....MADELYN!!! That's right...YOU. So I just want you to know that on Valetine's day...I will be thinking of you. I promise not to tell anyone if you don't....cause I know how you feel about boys (ha ha). It will be our little secret. Happy Valetine's Day, Maddie.

your Valetine
HENRY
Henry
Sauk Rapids, MN USA - Wednesday, February 11, 2004 4:07 AM CST

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God bless you forever and ever. Hope the weathers brings a smile on your face
Dennis <surrender@astound.net>
ST.Cloud, MN STEARNS - Saturday, February 7, 2004 8:25 AM CST

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Hello Pretty girl,
I see our weather here in Minnesota
warmed up a little today, But who know's
what our weather will bring
us tomorrow.
Have a beautiful day, Know
that you are in our prayer's.
God be with you.
Love,LaKota and her mom,Debbie
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~


Hugs and Kisses <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Thursday, February 5, 2004 2:34 PM CST

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Miss Madelyn,

I hope you're feeling well and staying warm with all this cold weather. Brr...Minnesota is a giant igloo!

Prayers and thoughts your way,
Maddie www.caringbridge.org/mn/maddie <madelinepaguyo@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:25 PM CST

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Hello,
Stopping by to let you know that you are in
prayer's and thought's.
So glad that you had a wonderful birthday.
God be with you.
Love,LaKota and her mom,Debbie
~*~ Lakota's Page ~*~

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:11 PM CST

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Sweetie I am so glad you had a fabulous Birthday..and I wish for you trillions more...I'm dropping over from your Quilts of Love family to wish you a belated Birthday and many wishes for a Wonderful New Year 2004..
Hugs Carolyn

Carolyn <carolynj52@ilovejesus.net>
- Sunday, January 25, 2004 10:20 PM CST

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Hey Sweetie,
Just letting you know that you are in our prayer's.

I can't either wait for the summer.....Living in Minnesota, I think we ended up with the short end of state having our warm weather not last long.
Take care and God bless you.
Love,LaKota and her mom,Debbie
~*~ Lakota's Page ~*~
http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St.Cloud, MN - Sunday, January 25, 2004 9:48 PM CST

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Hi girls...
First of all I want to tell you Maddie that I am so sorry that I forgot your Birthday sweetie...I have had so much going on that I totally forgot.... A very special package will be out in the mail in the morning for you ok...
It sounds like you had a wonderful and fun Birthday...it is hard to have the day end when its been so much fun tho huh?
I was planning on coming up to the ceremony, but I got the crud.... I had it for about a week...yukky!
I just wanted to stop by to let you all know that I am thinking of you today and always!!
I have a very special little friend who really needs alot of prayers , maybe you all could add her to your prayer list ... I am giving you her web page info also, if you wanted to stop by her guestbook and say hi she would love that! Her name is Abby Ortiz~
www.caringbridge.org/va/abbyallies

You girls have a fun weekend~
Lots of love & hugs ~
Angel Sheryl



Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, MN - Thursday, January 22, 2004 8:36 AM CST

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Hey sweet girl,
Just dropping by to wish you a wonderful day.
God be with you and your family.
You are in our prayer's.
Love,LaKota and her mom,Debbie
~*~ Lakota's Page ~*~

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Saturday, January 17, 2004 11:05 PM CST

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Happy Birthday, big girl! My name is Alyssa and I go to school at Sauk Rapids Rice High School, MN. I'm writing an essay for school about the article in the St. Cloud Times about the Tree of Hope. I read the story about your life and it really touched me. You and you family have extreme hope and strentgh in life. Congratualations in everything! I am so happy for you and wish you the best of luck. Happy Birthday!
Alyssa <kittycatmeow53@hotmail.com>
Sauk Rapids , MN Benton - Thursday, January 15, 2004 12:33 AM CST

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Thank you for signing LaKota's web page. As we travel through this journey we have met a lot of wonderful people, thank you for being part of it.
It was so wonderful to see you on sunday. Happy Birtday, Birthday Girl!!!!!!
You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Love,LaKota and her mom,Debbie
~*~ Lakota's Page ~*~


http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, mn - Wednesday, January 14, 2004 7:51 AM CST

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Happy, Happy, Happy 4th Birthday Miss Madelyn! Wow, what a miracle you truly are and how blessed I am to have you and your sister as my special pals! You and Allie have taught me so much about life and how lucky I am to work with kids who have battled the monster because they are so strong and so loved! I was so grateful to look out into the crowd on Sunday and see you and Allie smiling so brightly at me...I was afraid that I might cry, but seeing the two of you, Christopher and Brittney gave me EXTRA strength and I was so honored to be a part of that day! (Thanks for the beautiful picture too :) I thank God everyday that I got to know you and your family.. what a blessing!
Have a beautiful birthday Madelyn! You are so loved!
Sara <sdahlquist@bgcmn.org>
Sauk Rapids, MN USA - Tuesday, January 13, 2004 10:45 AM CST

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Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday, dear Madelyn...Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuu!!! WOW, 4 years old!!! Happy Brithday Miss Maddie!! I loved the new picture on your webpage. You have that "Catwalk" pose down perfectly. I hope you have the worlds most happiest day, Maddie!

Your Buddy
HENRY
HENRY <jeffory.laporte@us.army.mil>
Sauk Rapids, MN - Tuesday, January 13, 2004 0:22 AM CST

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I don't think I'll be able to make it on Sunday. I may, but it's not for sure. If there is any way you could get my ribbon so I can see the beatiful work you did on it, that would be great. My address is 4441 Colfax Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN, 55409. If not, I wanted to thank you anyway for thinking of me. I really appreciate it.

Health and happiness in '04,
Maddie www.caringbridge.org/mn/maddie <madelinepaguyo@yahoo.com>
- Friday, January 9, 2004 4:54 PM CST

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Hope you had a merry christmas and a happy new year! I pray this year brings health, happiness and joy! Go Miss Madelyn!
Maddie www.caringbridge.org/mn/maddie <madelinepaguyo@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, January 7, 2004 8:13 PM CST

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Happy New Year !!!
Thinking of you always~
Lots of love & hugs !
Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Guzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, MN - Thursday, January 1, 2004 9:21 AM CST

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Merry Christmas to you all! I was up in St Cloud last weekend to visit and made a quick stop past the St Cloud Hospital. What a beautiful job you all did on the Tree of Hope! I was able to snap a few pictures. Thank you so much for taking the time in putting this all together and especially for including John Russell on the tree. The picture of him turned out just wonderful- look forward to hearing about the ceremony. Well, I am off to Pennsylvania for a new job position on Jan. 4th....if you are ever out east, know that you have one great tour guide :) Wishing you all a wonderful, healthy and memorable 2004! I was so fortunate to meet you all last year! Happy 2004!

*Allie, you keep those eyes open for the special heart shaped stones from John Russell...dont forget about the feathers too :)

Love,
Your Friend- Shannon
Shannon <shannm07@hotmail.com>
Eden Prairie, MN - Tuesday, December 30, 2003 11:08 PM CST

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Merry Christmas, Maddie!! I hope Santa was very very good to you and your Allie. I sure hope Allie loved the Doll you got her (ha ha). You are just too cute. I hope you and your family are having a great christmas.

Your Buddy

HENRY
HENRY <jeffory.laporte@us.army.mil>
Sauk Rapids, MN - Thursday, December 25, 2003 2:44 PM CST

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Jean - Quilts of Love <quiltsoflove@quiltsoflove.com>
- Wednesday, December 24, 2003 12:45 AM CST

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Just wanted to wish you a Healthy and Happy Holiday
and let you know we are thinking of you and praying for your family.
As another cancer mom myself, I know how awkward this time of year is,
you cant help but think of all the families that wont be hanging a little one's stocking this year, and its sickening.



Angel Chris ~ Smile Quilts ~
chrisrusso_@hotmail.com
- Saturday, December 13, 2003 12:19 AM CST

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I am starting my rounds early as I have many QOL children to visit, I just wanted to make sure you know we are all thinking of you and wishing you the best Christmas ever.
Love Angel Toto <pat_totoofoz@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, December 7, 2003 5:42 PM CST

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Hey Miss Madelyn! I hope you are feeling well and having a great weekend!

Quick question: Did I miss the Tree of Hope? If not, when is it and where? Thanks so much!
Maddie www.caringbridge.org/mn/maddie <madelinepaguyo@yahoo.com>
- Saturday, December 6, 2003 9:46 AM CST

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Hi Maddie,

It's me..JEFF! How are you? Your Mom told me that you went to Indiana with your Dad for Thanksgiving. I hope you enjoyed your visit and that you had lots and lots of fun. I'm sure your Mom and your Allie missed you bunches while you were gone. I also saw a picture of you in your Mom's office. It was from Holloween night, you were all dressed up as a dalmation. You looked tooooooo cute!!! I still think about you alot, and I still pray for you everyday!! Stay strong little angle.

Your Friend
JEFF
Jeff La Porte <jeffory.laporte@us.army.mil>
Sauk Rapids, MN USA - Monday, December 1, 2003 7:41 AM CST

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Hi Connie,

Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. You are so right, cancer is not something you can just get over. It is a life changing experienc, no matter what the outcome. I've said it before, but thank you so much for all you do for childhood cancer in Central Minnesota. Also, Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. God Bless.

Love, Jen, Bill, Brady and St. Zachary Buckentine <jenbucke@hotmail.com>
St. Cloud, - Thursday, November 27, 2003 6:59 AM CST

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Hi Little Ladies,
Have a wonderful, fun-filled Thanksgiving Holiday and don't forget to count all of your blessings.
Big Hugs,

Angel Gloria for Smile Quilts <SimplicityMD@comcast.net>
Owings Mills, MD USA - Saturday, November 22, 2003 7:44 PM CST

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Still thinking, praying and loving you miss madelyn. Your darling as always. Keep it up.
Love Amy*

Amy’s Fight
Amy Mareck <brownhair25@hotmail.com>
- Friday, November 14, 2003 4:47 PM CST

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Hi girls...
Just stopping by to let you know that I am thinking of you... I love the pictures...you girls sure are cuties..
Do you have your Christmas list all made out? It sure will be here before we know it huh?
Tell your mommy that she is very special and there is sure to be a special place for her in Heaven....
Have a fun weekend....
Lots of Angel Hugs to you all~
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Love,
Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:40 PM CST

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Connie,

Thank you so much for thinking of us. This is a very difficult time, but all the love and support is helping us get through it. Thank you for all you do for childhood cancer in central minnesota. God bless you all.

Love, Jen and Bill Buckentine
Jen Buckentine <jenbucke@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Thursday, November 6, 2003 6:48 AM CST

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G'day Madelyn
Wow, what a pretty girl. Glad to see you have beaten a monster.
Hugs from Australia
Colleen and Kaitlyn
Colleen www.caringbridge.org/ne/kaitlyn/ <ozi_gal@hotmail.com>
Rockingham, WA Australia - Wednesday, October 29, 2003 8:53 PM CST

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Happy Halloween Maddie,
from all the gals at Hugs and Hope, Canada Chapter:)
We hope you have a great night with your family!!
Tracey xoxo <traceyhewison@shaw.ca>
Calgary,Ab,Canada, - Wednesday, October 29, 2003 10:11 AM CST

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Hi girls...
YIKES!! I cannot believe that its been so long since I have signed this guestbook... I do check on you everyday...
I love the new pictures.. you girls are such cuties!!!
I will be mailing out a special Halloween pkg soon , so be watching for it!
Yo girls have a fun weekend!
Tell mommy hi~
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
Lots of Love,
Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Wunnebago, Mn - Thursday, October 23, 2003 11:26 AM CDT

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Hi sweetheart...Angel Carolyn here from your Quilts of Love family wishing you lots of halloween fun..I saw your writing and its wonderful..You certainly are a smart little girl..Hugs




carolyn <carolynj52@ilovejesus.net>
Oklahoma United States - Monday, October 20, 2003 0:27 AM CDT

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Just a Hello..Enjoyed the site..Enjoyed reading to Mattie and enjoyed Allie as well..Miracles do happen..We sure had one to..Glad all is going so very well..Take care..
God Bless and may Angels watch over us ALWAYS.
Dad&Mom LaPorte..
The LaPortes
Hagaman, NY USof A - Friday, October 17, 2003 8:41 PM CDT

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Happy Halloween Sweetie....

Hugs,
Island Princess
Island Princess <islandprincess@quiltsoflove.com>
- Thursday, October 16, 2003 11:52 AM CDT

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Hi Maddie,
Your Mom emailed me some pictures of you riding a horse, and of you and your dog, "lilly" (cool dog)! You look so big riding that horse. You really look like you know what you are doing. I still pray for you and your family everyday. Keep smilin' big girl!!!
Jeff La Porte
- Sunday, October 12, 2003 4:00 AM CDT

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Wishing you all the best and a Happy & HEALTHY Halloween from everyone at Smile Quilts



Angel Sandra and all your Smile Quilt friends
- Friday, October 10, 2003 3:32 PM CDT

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Just checking in on you Madelyn. I'm so happy to read that you had a good summer and a great trip to Wisconsin Dells! I hope that splint is off by now. What a trooper you are!

Thanks for the updates Connie. Also, thanks so much for keeping Zachary in your prayers.

Jen, Bill, Brady and Zachary Buckentine
St. Cloud, MN - Monday, October 6, 2003 1:50 PM CDT

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Hi Madelyn!
Just dropping by to check on you and leave you and Allie a 'get ready' for Halloween gift!
Love N Hugs,
Jean



Jean - Quilts of Love <jean@quiltsoflove.com>
- Sunday, October 5, 2003 12:37 AM CDT

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Hi Madelyn! I'm a friend of your Mommy's and I live right here in St. Cloud too! I would love for you and Allie to meet my kids and have a playgroup sometime! I have a special little something, just for you...and I bet your mommy can guess what it might be!
Love, your new friends, Lisa, Greg, Alayna, Maia, Noah and Carter
Lisa <GLAM4Trombley@aol.com>
Sartell, MN USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 1:12 PM CDT

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Love Angel Toto
- Monday, September 8, 2003 10:12 PM CDT

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Madelyn,

Love your site! The way your pictures display is really neat. You are such a beautiful little girl.. your story gives us hope for our son (Ryan). Tell your parents thanks for dropping by Ryan's site and for especially for the prayers. Ryan will be having a rough week (so many tests).

www.caringbridge.org/mi/ryanc
The Connollys (another NB family) <padwik@yahoo.com >
Fenton, MI USA - Sunday, September 7, 2003 2:30 AM CDT

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Hello, it's me Stephanie. Thanks so much for visiting my site. Madelyn, you have a beautiful smile and I'm happy for your cancer free days. I am still waiting for mine, but because of little smiles like yours, I feel that I one day my day will come to be cancer free. Be nice to your mom and stay sweet.

Love,
Stephanie

www.caringbridge.org/mn/brown_eyed_shorty
Stephanie Harlow <stephanie12352@msn.com>
St. Cloud, MN USA - Saturday, September 6, 2003 7:41 PM CDT

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Hi Madelyn! My name is Maddie. I'm thirteen and have a brain tumor. I stumbled upon your website and updated myself on you. You are quite the little gal! You and your family will be in my daily prayers! Hope that arm is back to normal soon!!
Maddie www.caringbridge.org/mn/maddie
- Thursday, September 4, 2003 8:22 PM CDT

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Hi Girls!
WOW, your new pictures are beautiful! I bet you girls are enjoying summer to the fullest! Know that I am always thinking about you. Keep your eyes open for those heart shaped rocks and feathers too. John Russell loves to send down treasures! Sending my love to you all.

Love,
Shannon
Shannon <www.caringbridge.org/page/johnrussell>
Eden Prairie, MN - Saturday, August 16, 2003 2:51 PM CDT

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Hey Madelyn how are you doing? I hope you all are enjoying your summer! For some reason it never dawned on me actually how young you were at diagnosis, your poor parents' minds must have been swirling. Its great to see you doing so well!!! Hey did I ever tell you we found some bunnies in our backyard recently. Actually, our dog did - the kids were in the pool and she was barking like crazy under the pool deck. Finally when we checked there was a bunny nest with a baby bunny in it. Then after more looking through it we found 2 more. So since I have 3 kids and there was 3 bunnies, they each named one. We left lettuce and water and carrots out there but it was never touched so we dont think the mom came back. About 2 days later we took them in to feed them and we had them a week, feeding them kitten milk from a kitten bottle or dropper. They were SO cute! They called them Jean, Robin and Nibbles. My son Gooch called his Jean, named after Jean Smart in XMen. They opened their eyes while we had them and by the end of the week we had them they were running all over, more running than hopping. My husband was convinced they were going to grow up and bite our fingers off, so we turned them over to a Childrens Museum that is a wildlife rehab center near us. I hope they are being taken care of, if they werent already released. I know the kids loved them and they really were cute!! That was our thrill for the summer – hope you are enjoying yours!



Angel Chris and all your friends at ~ Smile Quilts ~
chrisrusso_@hotmail.com
- Friday, August 15, 2003 8:04 PM CDT

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Hi Allie and Madelyn~ How are the two cutest girls in the whole world doing?? Allie, you are getting so big and still cuter than ever! Miss Madelyn aren't you adorable with those bangs!! You look like a totally different little girl! Are you guys have a good summer? Allie~ when I come up to babysit you this winter we will have to bust out the Power Puff Girls CD again and dance like we did at David and Kari's wedding. I miss you all of you and love you.
Angela Peipus
Sioux Falls, SD - Thursday, August 14, 2003 3:23 PM CDT

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Hi Maddie, this is your great aunt Sheila. You are such a brave little girl and would love to see you sometimes. A big Hi to Mom and Dad and Allie too. Lots of love and hugs to you.
Sheila Stumpf <stsheila@charter.net>
Maple Lake, Mn USA - Monday, August 4, 2003 7:10 PM CDT

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Becky w. <blessingsfa@yahoo.com>
Springdale, Ark usa - Monday, August 4, 2003 10:34 AM CDT

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Maddie,

You are great and you are tough! Love your web page too! Keep smiling and keep trusting Him!

The Murdoch Family
Kevin Murdoch <klmurdoch@earthlink.net>
Jacksonville, FL US - Saturday, August 2, 2003 10:59 PM CDT

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Hi Maddie Just stopping By to Tell you Hello
From NJ
AnD Jesus Loves you And So Do I


Sue <sue.case@worldnet.att.net>
keyport, nj usa - Friday, August 1, 2003 11:36 PM CDT

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Hey maddie and FAMILY!!
maddie i hope your arm gets better!! be careful!!
have a great summer!! see ya!!
LEAH (NEIGHBOR)
- Friday, August 1, 2003 3:59 PM CDT

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Hi Maddie,
Just a note from Great Uncle and Aunt Gordy and Pat. Thanks for the great pictures and we were so sorry to find out about your broken arm. Here's hoping it mends fast. We hope that you could come and visit at our cabin in Alexandria sometime soon. Maybe this Fall, as right now we are flooded out of the area. You could go for a ride on the pontoon or ride in the speed boat and swim in the lake.
Take care and give our love to Mom and Dad and Allie.
Pat Pedersen <patpedersen@life-source.org>
Mpls, Mn Hennepin - Friday, August 1, 2003 2:39 PM CDT

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Hey guys, I hope that arm heals quickly! Dakota had a cast in the start of summer, so I know what you're going through trying to keep the cast DRY! Big sisters are great at making sure little sister's don't run through the sprinklers. I'm very glad to hear all is going well in your family. You guys are always in my prayers!
Sandy Overla <overla@bellsouth.net>
Haughton, LA USA - Friday, August 1, 2003 1:41 PM CDT

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Hi Connie and girls-
I am so happy to see this site. Connie, i am back in Minnesota since last September 2002. I am married and live in South Mpls. I work with my mom and Paula. Please keep in touch and call when you are in Mpls. I want to meet the girls.
Your cousin,
Susie
Suzanne Dick <spedersen@life-source.org>
Minneapolis, MN Hennepin - Friday, August 1, 2003 9:18 AM CDT

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Way to go Madelyn! Don't ever give up! You are one of God's miracles and are blessed by God.
Darren, Breanna, and Kira Lemons
Cheyenne, WY USA - Thursday, July 31, 2003 11:50 PM CDT

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"animated.gif (c) Kitty Roach."

Hi Girls...
Just wanted to stop by and tell that I am thinking about you... Hope you are having a fun summer...Have you been doing lots of swimming? My favorite thing to do is got to the park and swing or else go on the merry-go-round..
Sorry we missed getting together in July....hopefully soon tho..
Ask mommy if she will e-mail with your phone number....
You girls have a good week!
Lots of Love
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, MN - Sunday, July 20, 2003 12:59 AM CDT

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Connie,
I was very pleased to read the latest happenings with Maddie. She is one awesome Girl!!!
CMF
- Saturday, July 5, 2003 5:00 AM CDT

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Hello Ms Madelyn!
Just stopping by to check on you and tell you that I hope you and Allie and the whole family have a wonderful 4th of July today!



Jean - Quilts of Love <jean@quiltsoflove.com>
- Friday, July 4, 2003 2:20 AM CDT

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Would just love to see you on that bike of yours.
Wishing for you a 4th of July full of laughter.
Angel Sandra and all your Smile Quilt friends
- Monday, June 30, 2003 8:41 AM CDT

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Hi Madelyn and Allie!
Thinking of you girl- sounds like you both are kicking summer off in the right direction toward fun! You both have a wonderful summer! Allie, I hope that little toe gets well and soon- good luck with soccer! Madelyn- you go girl- you sound like a pro biker with all of your fancy moves- keep at it!

Love to you all.
Shannon
Shanno <www.caringbridge.org/page/johnrussell>
Eden Prairie, MN - Sunday, June 15, 2003 10:07 PM CDT

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Hi Madelyn and family,

Just wanted to write and let you know we still think of you often. We hope you are having a wonderful summer!

Love, Jen, Bill, Brady and Zachary Buckentine <buck2@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Sunday, June 15, 2003 7:49 AM CDT

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Hi Madelynn Just wanted to stop by & leave a big hug for you. Take Care We Care! hugs



Angel Craving Wings
Canada - Thursday, June 12, 2003 2:47 PM CDT

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Thinking of you all and hoping things are going well!
Lots of hug to the girls....
Have a good week~
Love,
Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Monday, June 2, 2003 5:16 PM CDT

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Angel Sky
- Thursday, May 29, 2003 3:00 PM CDT

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Hi Madelyn and Allie!
I just wanted to send a quick note to let you know what an amazing mommy you have. You sure are 2 lucky girls, and we love you both very much!
Leah (and Chris and Christopher, too!) <imperialbeek@aol.com>
Sauk Rapids, MN USA - Tuesday, May 27, 2003 1:49 PM CDT

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Hello Madelyn,
I am a friend of your Mom. I'm glad to see your future is bright and happy! You have a special family that cherishs you and Loves you. I wish you the best of everything that life has to offer.
Tim
Maine, USA - Friday, May 23, 2003 7:28 AM CDT

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Just wanted you all to know that my thoughts & prayers are with your family today...
I am praying that they can figure out whats going on with Madelyn....
Lots of Angel Hugs ~
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO.. to the girls :o)
Love,
Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, MN - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 9:22 AM CDT

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Happy Mother's Day Connie! Sending all my love up to you all. I will be thinking of you all on Tues. God bless...Love, Shannon
Shannon <www.caringbridge.org/page/johnurussell>
Eden Prairie, MN - Sunday, May 11, 2003 7:53 PM CDT

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Hi Madelyn I want to wish you well! hope your mommy finds out why you are purging. I know she is really worried about you! I will pray that things will turn out ok! take care & God bless!

Angel Sky
- Friday, May 9, 2003 2:31 PM CDT

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I just had to stop by and help you celebrate the coming of summer! love ^A^ Toto

^A^ Toto
- Monday, May 5, 2003 5:16 PM CDT

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Happy belated birthday Miss Allie. Hope you and your family had a fine day full of celebrations. Peace and blessings...Louise
Louise H. Beaulieu <bobloub@gwi.net>
Madawaska, Maine - Monday, May 5, 2003 5:59 AM CDT

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Happy Belated Birthday Allie!!!! I cannot believe you are 8! You are such a beautiful and very wise soul. I hope you had a great birthday! Thinking of you girls...hi to Madelyn!! Sending many birthday hugs up to you Allie.

Love,
Shannon
Shannon <www.caringbridge.org/page/johnrussell>
Eden Prairie, MN - Sunday, May 4, 2003 7:19 PM CDT

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU - Allis sorry this is a day late but it is still filled with lots of Love and best wishes. Hope you day was a wonderful one and have fun with your slumber party tonight! Dont stay up toooooo late LOL!!
Love Cyber Auntie Debbie
Debbie Showers <crzy4em@aol.com>
Richmond, MI USA - Friday, May 2, 2003 2:31 PM CDT

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLIE!!! WOW I cant believe you are 8 what a great age. Have a great birthday!!!!

Nancy, Ken,Mitchell & Cassandra Moldenhauer <favinlaw@hotmail.com>
Berlin, Wi - Thursday, May 1, 2003 6:21 PM CDT

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Happy Birthday, Allie!
Cyber Auntie Em, Collin, Evan, and Grant
Emily
Florence, AL - Thursday, May 1, 2003 4:00 PM CDT

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Happy 8th Birthday to you Allie! Hope you have an awesome day. You are a sweet young lady! Can't wait for your party on Sunday.
Lots of Love,
Auntie Karla, Uncle Tom and your cousins Isaiah, Samuel and Hannah.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLIE
Karla, Tom, Isaiah, Samuel & Hannah <KAR1427@aol.com>
Kimball, MN USA - Thursday, May 1, 2003 3:44 PM CDT

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Dear Alexandra, Happy Birthday to our lovely granddaughter. I know you'll love being 8 years old because it is one of the very best ages to be. Enjoy today and know you are loved very much by us....love G'ma & G'pa Nivala.
Monica Nivala <mnivala@msn.com>
Cook, MN - Thursday, May 1, 2003 2:27 PM CDT

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET ALLIE.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!!!
Hope you have a fun day filled with LOTS of suprises...
Be watching for a envelope to arrive for a special little girl!
Give everyone BIG HUGS...
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Love,
Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, MN - Thursday, May 1, 2003 11:44 AM CDT

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Happy Birthday Allie- From Amelia, Ian, Shane, CarleeAnne, and their mom and dad. We hope that your day is filled with happiness and fun. God bless You.Amelia really misses you.
Kari Potrament <potramentj@AOL.COM>
St Cloud, MN USA - Thursday, May 1, 2003 8:16 AM CDT

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Happy Birthday Allie!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!!
Sarah Kusznir <sis517blue@aol.com>
Palmerton, PA USA - Thursday, May 1, 2003 8:10 AM CDT

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Happy Birthday Allie.......Hoping you have an awesome day becasue you are such an awesome girl!!!!!!! Love you!!!!!
Cyber Auntie Gina <iluvbear@aol.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Thursday, May 1, 2003 7:52 AM CDT

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WOW!!!!!!!!! Allie is 8 today!!!!!!! Happy Birthday Allie
You are such a special girl! I am truly blessed to be able to have you in my life. I truly wish I could be with you today as you celebrate your 8th birthday. All my love, your aunt Bekki.........PS......hope your birthday is as wonderful as you are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bekki
Sioux Falls, SD USA!!! - Thursday, May 1, 2003 7:39 AM CDT

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Hay sweetie, Angel moo here just stopping in to check on ya and let u know we all are thinking about you ...Hope you are having a great day u boootiful lil girlie!!
Leaving you with Lots of Love n Snuggles!!




Angel Moo <moomoo@citlink.net>
WV - Monday, April 28, 2003 6:18 AM CDT

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Just stopping by to say hello!! You are in our thoughts and prayers!!

Click here to Visit Davin's World

God Bless!!
The Rucker Family
Rushell, Shauna, Davin, & Tuesdey <r.rucker@attbi.com>
Garland, TX USA - Sunday, April 27, 2003 11:31 AM CDT

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Connie, how blessed your beautiful little family is. Thanks be to God. You must have been so pleased after getting all these great news at the hospital. You must also be so proud of your little girl. My 9 year old daughter had a birth injury and she is also great when it comes to tests, mri's etc. She has never cried or complained about a procedure she had to recieve. Our little children are strong and they surprise us everyday. Enjoy your daughter and embrace the great news of feeling better. Peace and blessings..Louise
Louise H. Beaulieu <bobloub@gwi.net>
Madawaska, Maine - Thursday, April 24, 2003 8:33 PM CDT

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Hi Miss Madelyn!
I found your new quilt, and I must say, I LOVE IT! Too cool!
Your boyfriend was asking about you today. He wants you to come over and play!
And I wanted to thank your mommy for being my support and loving friend. You are all so lucky to have each other, and I am very blessed to have you as part of our lives!
WAY TO GO, MADELYN! You are a SURVIVOR of cancer! I am so very proud of you.
Say hi to Allie for me!
Love,
Leah (and Chris and Christopher, too!) <imperialbeek@aol.com>
Sauk Rapids, MN USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2003 9:54 PM CDT

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Hi Sweetie, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed making your quilt. I hope it makes you smile.



Angel Jane
Middletown, CT - Tuesday, April 22, 2003 9:25 PM CDT

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Hello Sweetie....
I came by to welcome you to Quilts Of Love and saw the wonderful news in your journal. This is such fantastic news. God Bless you sweetie and welcome to the Quilts Of Love family.
Big Hugs,
Island Princess



Island Princess <islandprincess@quiltsoflove.com>
- Tuesday, April 22, 2003 10:00 AM CDT

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Yeahhhhhhh Madelyn!!!!!!!!! You go girl! What a brave soul you are! I am so amazed at how you handled your day on Thurs. You are such a very special girl. I am so happy that you continue to remain cancer free!!!! yippeeee!!! Wishing you all a very blessed and happy Easter. Say hi to Allie for me too.

God Bless.

Your Friend,
Shannon
Shannon <www.caringbridge.org/page/johnrussell>
Eden Prairie, MN - Saturday, April 19, 2003 4:17 PM CDT

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I am so happy you have joined our Quilts of Love family - I can't wait to see the lovely quilt that will be made for you!

Angel Toto
- Saturday, April 19, 2003 2:08 PM CDT

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Hi! We are so happy to hear of your great news - congratulations on the wonderful test results Madelyn. It sounds like you were a very tough girl during that long day you had at the hospital. Keep up the good work. Our God is an awesome God! Wishing you a wonderful Easter.

Love, Jen, Bill, Brady and Zachary Buckentine <buck1@mn.astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Saturday, April 19, 2003 10:06 AM CDT

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"animated.gif(c)kittyroach"

WHOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO Maddy ~
WHAT AWESOME NEWS!!! Hearing those words CANCER FREE must be so wonderful to your family! I am SOOOOOOO Happy for you all~
You girls have a HAPPY EASTER...
Great big Angel hugs are headed your way :o)
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Lots of Love ,
Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Saturday, April 19, 2003 9:55 AM CDT

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Hello little miss princess, I am so glad everything went great. You are so brave with the IV. You must have been hungry. Your such a trooper, you run with the best of them. You keep kicking butt the way you are doing. Happy Easter
Love
Amy*
Amy mareck
Albany, MN - Friday, April 18, 2003 9:41 PM CDT

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Hi Connie - I finally made it back to your site and saw Madelyn's pictures and read all the updates. Maddy you are soo cute I just love your pictures - Congrats on the great check up yesterday - Wonderful news. Cant wait to meet you all some day. Love and Huggs Debbie
Debbie <crzy4em@aol.com>
Richmond, MI - Friday, April 18, 2003 4:15 PM CDT

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Hi Girls!
Wow, what great weather we had yesterday, huh!?! Sounds like you both had a very fun time at the park! Madelyn, know that you will be on my mind on Thurs. I am praying for those nasty inactive bugs to just be gone! FOR GOOD!! Sending you girls both a lot of love and angels your way....

Love,
Shannon
Shannon <shannm07@hotmail.com>
Eden Prairie, MN - Tuesday, April 15, 2003 10:22 AM CDT

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Hello, my friends. Hope all is going well and wish the best to all of you.
Ryan Reitmeier
Fargo, ND - Tuesday, April 8, 2003 9:20 PM CDT

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Hi Girls...
Just stopping by to tell ya hi!
I LOVE your new pictures Madelyn.. what a big girl you are :o)
Have a good week....
Can't wait to meet ya!
BIG HUGS !
Love,
Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, MN - Tuesday, April 8, 2003 8:13 PM CDT

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Hi Girls,
I LOVE the new pictures! Madelyn sure has such a fun personality clearly shown in those pictures :) Hope all is well up there. Where is our summer weather??? I think we have gone back into "winter mode"!! Sending much love, prayers and angels your way! Have a great Monday!

Love,
Shannon
Shannon <www.caringbridge.org/page/johnrussell>
Eden Prairie, MN - Monday, April 7, 2003 1:16 PM CDT

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Hi Madelyn, Allie, Commie & Bob, Thanks for sharing your pictures with me . I just love seeing them. The girls are growing into such beautiful little ladys. I cant wait to see them again. Mitchell and Cassandra keep asking when we can all get together again. We will have to do it soon. Take care and God Bless.
Nancy, Ken,Mitchell & Cassandra Moldenhauer <favinlaw@hotmail.com>
Berlin , Wi - Sunday, April 6, 2003 10:08 AM CDT

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Good morning Madelyn and Allie!
Austin told me to say hi to you too. We all miss you so much. Madelyn, Austin wants you to come down and visit, he wants to walk with you in the butterfly house together. Allie it looks like we are going to have to go out horseback riding together doesn't it. I can show you a few tricks ;)...ok maybe I better wait until your a little older, your mom might get mad at me! Hope you all have a super day. I know the benefit will go awesome, wish I could be there with you. I love you all! Bekki ...oh yeah, the pictures are soooooooo cute and love the movies!

Bekki Knaus <bekki_22@hotmail.com>
Sioux Falls, SD USA - Sunday, April 6, 2003 8:11 AM CDT

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You guys are the most important people in our lives! Thank you for the nice words you have said about us. We love all of you so much, and thank God everyday that He brought us together.
Big hugs,
Leah, Chris, and Christopher <www.christophershope.com>
Sauk Rapids, MN USA - Thursday, April 3, 2003 9:23 PM CST

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hi.
allie <allieandmadelyn>
- Thursday, April 3, 2003 4:38 PM CST

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Hi Allie and Madelyn!!
I think I am still trying to find a way to pick my jaw up off the floor after reading the lastest journal entry! I am amazed! It is truly amazing how many people our special angel watches over. I have told him a lot about you girls and I know he is keeping a good eye. You girls are so special....especially since he delivered the heart shaped stone to you! That will always be your special stone dropped from heaven. It is a stone of love, wisdom and constant prayer. I am so blessed to have met you girls. You are the sweetest girls EVER!! Hopefully we can get together again sometime soon. I know once spring and summer finally come around, I will be up in St. Cloud a lot. I will keep you posted on the dates and hopefully we can meet up. Sending much love your way! THinking of you girls!

Love,
Shannon
Shannon <www.caringbridge.org/page/johnrussell>
Eden Prairie, MN - Wednesday, April 2, 2003 8:45 PM CST

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Hi - I am from Quilts of Love - we make virtual quilts I would love for you to stop by and check us out? maybe you would let us have the honor of making a quilt just for you? hugs Angel Toto

angel Toto
- Wednesday, April 2, 2003 1:50 PM CST

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Good evening Connie, What a message of hope you share with other families. I just love that "movie" you made of your family. It is wonderful. I am not a "cancer" Mom but I was made aware of caringbridge through a Krabbes family. My 8 year old daughter was born with a brachial plexus birth injury so it encourages me to see the journeys that other families follow with their children. You are so blessed that your daughter is doing well. I invite you to visit my daughters website (it is not big because my scanner gave up on me...I will update it when I get a new scanner) and follow the links to learn more about brachial plexus injuries. www.injurednewborn.com/elizabeth/elizabeth.html
Enjoy your family and good luck in the future. Peace and blessings..Louise H. Beaulieu
Louise H. Beaulieu <bobloub@gwi.net>
Madawaska, Maine - Tuesday, April 1, 2003 9:42 PM CST

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Hello,
Dear Madelyn & Allie we loved watching the movie and to see the love in your family. Our 8 1/2 year old daughter Andrea has been helping with selling the raffel tickets for Katja, she wanted to be involved and help where she could. Your family as well as Katja's has been added to our prayer list.
Marv, Lois, Kyle, Andrea, Maria & Dean Rothstein <mlrothstein@cloudnet.com>
Cold Spring, MN - Tuesday, April 1, 2003 4:29 PM CST

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Hi Everyone - What a wonderful website you have. You all are so cute. I am so glad to have met all of you and feel really good about helping out with such a wonderful cause. See you soon!
Kathy Silvers
- Monday, March 31, 2003 1:23 PM CST

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DOING THE ANGEL DANCE.... Isn't this cute? This animatation is provided by Artie.com

Good Evening Girls....
Thank you so much for the sweet things you said about me on your page... I can't wait to meet you girls... It will be soon promise....
So.. do you girls have any good Aprils fools jokes planned for mommy & daddy? Hmmmmmmm... I can think of a few, but it may get you girls in BIG trouble, so maybe I will keep my mouth shut...hehehehehe....
You girls have a good week.... I will check back soon!

(((ANGEL HUGS)))
Love,
Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Sunday, March 30, 2003 8:56 PM CST

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Hello all.
I finally got onto your caringbridge website, now I'm having web envy. I would love to know how to jazz up Katja's website with video/sound. Thanks for everything.
Aaron, Jacqui and Katja Sufka <sufkaaron@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 4:03 PM CST

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Hi Miss Madelyn,
I sure hope you have a wonderful sleepover party! That sounds like so much fun! Be sure to let us all know how it went! Tell Allie- WAY TO GO...she sure biked a long ways! That is so great. What perfect weather we have been having too! Great bike weather. Hope everything is well with you all. Thinking of you and Allie always!

Your Friend,
Shannon

Shannon <shannm07@hotmail.com>
Eden Prairie, MN - Thursday, March 27, 2003 10:04 AM CST

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Precious Pumpkin,

You are so beautiful. God made you for a very special reason and designed you for a special purpose. I pray that you will come to know Him and live a life pleasing to Him. I pray for your family, for your mommy and daddy who love you very much, and your sister Allie. You have more love wrapped in your pinkie than a lot of people experience in an entire lifetime. Cherish it, remember it, and thank God for all of it. I will be praying for you.
Miss Pam
- Wednesday, March 26, 2003 11:47 PM CST

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Happy Monday Girls....
Just stopping by to let you know that I am thinking of you !
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO


((( ANGEL HUGS )))
Love,
Angel Sheryl

Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Monday, March 17, 2003 5:01 PM CST

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Hi Madelyn!
I hope you and Allie are outside enjoying this wonderful weather we are having!!!! Have a great weekend! Thinking of you girls always! Love, Shannon
Shannon <shannm07@hotmail.com>
Eden Prairie, MN - Saturday, March 15, 2003 4:25 PM CST

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Hi Miss Madelyn, I hope you are having a wonderful day. Just stopping in to invite you to visit Smile Quilts. http://smilequilts.com We would love to make you a virtual on line Smile Quilt all your very own. Just click on the graphic to visit and apply for a Smile Quilt. Praying all goes well for you.

Sprite <sprite@tds.net>
Eckert, Colorado USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2003 1:46 AM CST

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Hi Miss Madelyn, Allie and Connie!
It was sooooo great to meet you girls yesterday!!! Madelyn and Allie are just soooo cute and so special. I am so blessed to have met you girls and look forward to meeting up with you girls again! I know John Russell was shining the bright sun over us during our time together yesterday. Hope you all had a nice time at grandpa's! Look forward to talking again soon!!

Your "new" Friend,
Shannon
Shannon <shannm07@hotmail.com>
Eden Prairie, MN - Monday, March 10, 2003 12:20 AM CST

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Hi Girls....
Wow... you girls are lucky to have met Shannon.. although I have never met her in person I am hoping to someday! She is a VERY loving and caring person... and she & John Russell had a very special bond together...I am glad that you guys all got to meet.
Hasn't this weather been cold... we had just bitter cold this last weekend... Brrrrr... but according to the weather man we are supposed to have 50's by Friday...YIPPEEE!!!
I better get back to work....
Have a good week!
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Luv,
Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Monday, March 10, 2003 11:36 AM CST

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Hi Girls...
Just wanted to stop by & let you know that I am thinking about you both!
Have a good week :o)
Tell mommy hi from me ok!
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

Lots of love,
Angel Sheryl

Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Tuesday, February 25, 2003 2:37 PM CST

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Happy Valentines Day Madelyn!!! I know I don't sign on here like ever but I do think of you often. I am so glad things are going well for you. Congrats on being the big 3 years old. Your's getting pretty old, : ) Hope your valentines is filled with hugs and kisses.
Love
Amy*
Amy Mareck
Albany, MN - Friday, February 14, 2003 1:07 PM CST

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY !!!!
You girls have Happy Valentines Day.....
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Luv,
Angel Sheryl


Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Friday, February 14, 2003 8:22 AM CST

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I found the link. What a wondeful page!! thank you for the loving words. you must know we feel the same way. We must be talking about you often because Ty can't wait to meet you. Our lives have really been enriched from sharing our lives with you and can't wait to see you again. Take care and give the kids a big hug from us. See ya soon
Tim and Becky <tkb71061@hickorytech.net>
St. Peter, Mn - Sunday, February 9, 2003 7:40 PM CST

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Good Afternoon cuties~
Just wanted to stop by & let you know that I am thinking of you....
I wanted to THANK you for the very nice card... you girls are so sweet to think of me!
You girls have a good weekend and be looking for a special Valentines pkg ok.....
Did you guys get your funny pens? Weren't they goofy? I saw them and right away thought of you girls!
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Luv,
Angel Sheryl

Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Friday, January 31, 2003 at 02:27 PM (CST)

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Happy Happy Birthday Miss Madelyn! It was so nice to meet you and your family last weekend! We are so proud of you for turning the big 3! Connie, the Tree of Hope ceremony was absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for organizing it - it must have taken a lot of your time. It was so nice to see, meet, talk with others who have gone through or are going through the same thing as us. The music was wonderful too. I hope that these gatherings can become a regular occurence. Thanks again, and let me know if I can ever help with a future Tree of Hope. God Bless.

Jen Buckentine <buck1@mn.astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Monday, January 20, 2003 at 08:58 PM (CST)

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Dear Maddy and Alley - You are so lucky to have a family that cares so deeply for you. A sisters to learn from, who can be an example and a confidant. I'm sure that you and your sister have a long time before you will both truly understand that. I don't have a sister so I adopt friends like your mom who is a truly special person to me. Cherish her and you will learn alot from her hard earned wisdom. Respect your Dad. He will always be a man that adores and loves you. That is what Mom's and Dad's do.
Kari Potrament <Potramentj@aol.com>
St. Cloud, MN Stearns - Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at 11:14 AM (CST)

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Happy Bithday !!!!! I Hope Some day I can introduce MyY Son Jake to You !! It is so Great to see you Celebrate # 3 !!
Love
The Cohen Family
http://www.caringbridge.com/co/jacobtylercohen/


Dave Cohen <dave@specialtyenterprises.com>
Westminster, Co 80234 - Monday, January 13, 2003 at 09:21 PM (CST)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS GIDGET BUBBLETUSH!!
I hope you have the best Birthday ever! I have a Birthday gift for you, but guess what? Its still sitting on my counter... now thats not very good is it? I promise it will go out in the mail tomorrow, a little late... sorry!
You have a GREAT day cutie pie!
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
Angel Sheryl
Tell Allie Hi ok...
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnbago, Mn - Monday, January 13, 2003 at 10:32 AM (CST)

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Oh no... Connie, I feel awful.
Today is the Tree of Hope Ceremony and I forgot.
We just got in from grocery shopping and I
remembered where we were going to go today...
St. Cloud.
Please keep me informed of any other get-togethers
that are coming up. It would be nice to meet everyone.
Take care, forgive me! Hope to see an update of how
it went.
Sara Freking
Austin's Page <sfrek1214@earthlink.net>
Red Wing, MN USA - Sunday, January 12, 2003 at 02:41 PM (CST)

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Hey guys, I'm so glad that things are going well. I'm glad that you had a great Christmas and that's way cool that you go to see santa. He stopped here to. I just had to stop and wish you the best of 2003s to ya.
Stay well and don't get into to much trouble
Love
Amy*
Amy mareck <www.caringbridge.com/page/amymareck>
Albany, MN - Monday, January 06, 2003 at 04:43 PM (CST)

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Miss Booger Bubbletush ( Allie )
and Miss Gidget Bubbletush ( Madelyn)
GOOD MORNING ...
And HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
How are things going for you girls? Well its a brand new year and hopefully not to many people will call you girls by your new names...hehehehehe....that is kind of a goofy game to play huh, but its kinda fun to... sometimes even grown ups like to play silly games... but I am thinking I really don't like my new name so well...Crusty Chickenjuice
I will trade if you one of you girls want to?
Guess what? I have a special little package that I am gonna mail out this morning for 2 very SPECIAL little girls..
Better run... Have a good day!
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
Lots of Love,
Angel Sheryl aka Crusty Chickenjuice
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Thursday, January 02, 2003 at 07:16 AM (CST)

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HI BOB,CONNIE,ALLIE,& MADDIE!! I AM LEAH'S BFF "MELISSA" SHE TOLD ME ABOUT MADDIE AND I THOUGHT THAT WAS SOOO.... SAD I JUST WANTED TO SAY I AM SORRY AND I WISH THAT NEVER HAPPEND!! I HOPE YOU GUYS LIVE A HAPPY LIFE!! AND HAVE A HAPPPY NEW YEAR!!! WITH TONS OF HOPES AND WISHES LEAH'S BFF
*~MELISSA`*
St.Cloud, MN United States - Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 11:44 PM (CST)

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HEY BOB ALLY MADDIE CONNIE!
YOU GUYS ARE DA BOMB!!! LUV YA ALLY YOU ARE SO CUTE AND MADELYN YOU ARE DA BEST I WISH YOU WOULD OF HUGGED ME LONGER CUZ I LUV YA!! AND YOU ARE A STINK BUTT! LOL! HEHEHE HAHAH HAPPY NEW YEAR! AND BOB I HAVEN'T SEEN U FOR AWHILE AND I HAVE MISSED U! AND CONNIE I JUST SAW U ON SATURDAY! IT WAS FUN TO CATCH UP WITH U! WELL BYE AND LOTS OF LUV!!
P.S.E~MAIL ME!
~*LEAH*~
St.Cloud, MN U*S*A*! - Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 11:38 PM (CST)

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Good Morning Girls...
Hows it going? It sounds like you had a fun Christmas...
And Santa came to your house while you were awake? WOW.. You girls are very Special!!!

I have a very silly game for you to play ok....
Here goes~
This is really funny and only takes a couple minutes!
Sometimes when you have a stressful day, you need some silliness to break up
the day. Here is your dose. Follow the instructions to find your new name.
>The following in an excerpt from a children's book, "Captain Underpants and
>The Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants", by Dave Pilkey: (don't you just
>LOVE captain underpants?)
>The evil Professor forces everyone to assume new Names.
>For example: George W. Bush's new name is Goober Chickenshorts.
>WHAT'S YOURS?
>
>Use the third letter of your first name to determine your New First Name:
>
>a=poopsie
>b=lumpy
>c=buttercup
>d=gidget
>e=crusty
>f=greasy
>g=fluffy
>h=cheeseball
>i=chim-chim
>j=stinky
>k=flunky
>l=booger
>m=pinky
>n=zippy
>o=goober
>p=doofus
>q=slimy
>r=loopy
>s=snotty
>t=tulefel
>u=dorkey
>v=squeezit
>w=oprah
>x=skipper
>y=dinky
>z=zsa-zsa.
>
>Use the second letter of your last name to determine the first half of your
>New Last Name:
>a = diaper
>b = toilet
>c = giggle
>d = burger
>e = girdle
>f = barf
>g = lizard
>h = waffle
>i = cootie
>j = monkey
>k = potty
>l = liver
>m = banana
>n = rhino
>o = bubble
>p = hamster
>q = toad
>r = gizzard
>s = pizza
>t = gerbil
>u = chicken
>v = pickle
>w = chuckle
>x = tofu
>y = gorilla
>z = stinker
>
>Use the fourth letter of your last name to determine the second half of your
>New Last Name:
>a = head
>b = mouth
>c = face
>d = nose
>e = tush
>f = breath
>g = pants
>h = shorts
>i = lips
>j = honker
>k = butt
>l = brain
>m = tushie
>n = chunks
>o = hiney
>p = biscuits
>q = toes
>r = buns
>s = fanny
>t = sniffer
>u = sprinkles
>v = kisser
>w = squirt
>x = humperdinck
>y = brains
>z = juice

Guess what my new name is ? Crusty Chickenjuice....EWWWW...
What a name huh? Ok.. Girls try to figure out your new names ok....Have fun!
((( ANGEL HUGS)))
Lots of Love~
Chemo Angel Sheryl

PS~ HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 09:30 AM (CST)

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hi mom dad maddy ilove you maddy cute momi like the move it was cute bye love ya i miss ya byee
allie <allieandmadelyn@aol.com>
- Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 01:00 PM (CST)

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hi mom dad maddy ilove you maddy cute momi like the move it was cute bye love ya i miss ya byee
allie <allieandmadelyn@aol.com>
- Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 12:59 PM (CST)

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Just stopping by to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hope you have a great time over the holidays, and look forward to hearing all about it!

Love n Hugs
Kim x7x
Kimberley Barrett <Slimkim77@hotmail.com>
Bradford, England - Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at 08:34 AM (CST)

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Good Morning Girls....
Man you girls are SO lucky to have Santa visit your guestbook... You must have been extra good this year!
I hope you girls have a very Merry Christmas!!
Don't forget to leave Santa his treats...hmmmm .. popcorn and milk? I thought Santa liked Cookies & milk... Maybe he just wanted something different for a snack this year.
My 2 yr old grandson Jeffrey has been busy baking cookies with his mommy for Santa.
Well Girls I have lots to get done today.. bet get this day started!
Lots of Love
MERRY CHRISTMAS
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
Chemo Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at 07:30 AM (CST)

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Ho Ho Ho Allie & Madelyn...
Its Santa here... Merry Christmas to both you little cuties. I hear you have both been very good girls this year and you are both very special, so I'll be sure to leave something extra special for you . I'll be at your house in the wee hours of Christmas morning... Don't know for sure what time I'll make it to your area, but I am sure you'll be fast asleep. Well I have lots of toys to make yet, so I better get going. If you want to leave Santa a little snack, I really like popcorn & milk.
Love,
Santa
P. S. Rudolph sends his love too!

Santa <bigguy@northpole.com>
North Pole, Christmas Country - Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 09:23 PM (CST)

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I hope that you are all doing well and that your holiday preparations are going well too! Connie, I saw the Christmas tree at the health plaza. It looks very nice! Thanks for doing that! Can't wait to meet you in january!
Jen Buckentine <buck1@mn.astound.net>
St. Cloud, Mn - Monday, December 16, 2002 at 09:28 PM (CST)

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What a BEAUTIFUL little girl!
We will add Madelyn to our prayer list that she remains cancer free.
You did a wonderful job with her website!
Peace and God Bless
Ruthie (Seth's mom) <www.caringbridge.org/fl/sethlovestrains>
North Palm Beach, Fl - Friday, December 13, 2002 at 06:30 PM (CST)

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Happy Thanksgiving!
I have never had a more exciting Thanksgiving gift as
seeing the pictures of a Beautiful family on the web site.
Connie and Rob, what a great job and a beautiful family.
May God bless you richly. Love, Grandma Bette

Bette Jo Alvey <Jojoelynn@insightbb.com>
Evansville, In usa - Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at 10:05 PM (CST)

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Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
Doctor Family
Zachary's web link
- Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at 01:54 PM (CST)

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Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is that little voice at the end of the day that says...I won't give up, I'll try again tomorrow. I am so very happy for you Madelyn. You are living prove that if you stand in the rain long enough, you will eventually see the rainbow.
Rich Cousin
Sartell, Mn - Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 05:37 PM (CST)

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Hi girls....
Just stopping by to wish you a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!
Have a GREAT day~
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
Love,
Chemo Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at 08:24 AM (CST)

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Connie, your daughters are beautiful. They are so pretty. I LOVED the movie, I think I watched it 3 times. I love the picture with Madelyn standing with her best friend Hannah with there little swimsuits on. I hope that Madelyn is forever free of cancer.
Love
Amy*
Amy Mareck
Albany , MN - Monday, November 25, 2002 at 09:06 PM (CST)

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Hi I saw your guestbook entry in my friend Jeannie's son Nicolas's site. I met them online about a week ago. I thought I would come and visit your page. I hope you have a very happy holiday season. Http://www.geocities.com/magicalbarbies
Love and hugs,
Jessica

Jessica <magicalbarbies@aol.com>
- Monday, November 25, 2002 at 05:55 PM (CST)

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Hi guys!
I love the mini movie - what a great idea! Glad to hear that things are going well with you. Keep up the great work Madelyn! Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving. God bless.

Jen, Bill, Brady and Zachary Buckentine <buck1@mn.astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 09:56 PM (CST)

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Hi,
Just wanted to let ya know that the movie is GREAT!!! You have such cute family!!! I loved the pictures. Thanks for keeping us updated. Sending POKWC love and prayers.
Char & Lance <LanceMom@aol.com>
Aptos, Ca - Monday, November 18, 2002 at 08:09 PM (CST)

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Hi there,

Just cheking how little miss Madelyn is doing, I hope you all had a nice weekend. By the way I forgot to mention last time I wrote in but Nicolas also has a beauty mark in the exact same place just like Madelyn, which makes them Unique in there own special way!!!
Jeannie <jadbemi@hotmail.com, caringbridge.org/tx/nicben>
Eagle Pass, TX - Monday, November 18, 2002 at 11:42 AM (CST)

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My name is Jessie Fahlstedt and I am really good friends with the Cohen family. Just wanted to let you know that you're family is im my prayers and I will check on you daily.
Jessie <jaffieparker@hotmail.com>
Littleton, CO - Sunday, November 17, 2002 at 07:25 PM (CST)

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Connie, Bob, Madelyn and Allie:
I found your website recently and have been reading all your journal entires. First of all, what beautiful girls you are! I still can remember Aunt Karla telling me about Madelyn's diagnosis and praying for her recovery. I'm so happy to see how well she is doing. Hannah, Isaiah, and Samuel talk about Allie and Madelyn quite frequently and it was so cute to see all you together in your videos here on the website. Connie, your journals are very touching and really will be a neat thing for your girls to have in years to come. I am in nursing school now and work at Children's so I know how scary of a plce it can be yet how wonderful so many of the nurses and doctors are. I will continue to pray for your family and read your site to hear about the lovely girls. Take care...
Kelsey Rushmeyer (Karla's niece) <kels117@yahoo.com>
Mpls, MN - Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 09:47 PM (CST)

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Thank you for your note on our website. Your daughters are beautiful, and inspirational. God Bless. The Tate Family
Amanda & family
- Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 09:46 AM (CST)

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I love the movies you have on your website! I enjoyed watching them! I am so happy to hear of your story, it's very encouraging. My frined Robyn (www.robynbrooks.co.uk) is in the middle of treatment for this awful disease, I hope she beats it like you, I know she can! You are a very beutiful young lady and I hoep you continue to be the happy girl you are at the moment!

Love and Hugs
Kim x7x

Kimberley Barrett <Slimkim77@hotmail.com>
Bradford, West Yorkshire England1 - Friday, November 15, 2002 at 11:13 AM (CST)

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This is cutest website I have seen, great work with the pictures, I will try to do the same with my website! I get so happy to read stories like yours where a child has beaten cancer. My son was dx at 10 1/2 months with a neuroblastoma cancer. He is cancer free also! Once again great website, and such beautiful pictures!
Jeannie <jadbemi@hotmail.com, caringbridge.org/tx/nicben>
Eagle Pass, TX - Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 03:02 PM (CST)

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Good Morning Girls.....
Just stopping by to say hi before I head for work~
Have a good week !
I LOVE THE VIDEO SLIDES OF YOU GIRLS.... They are sooooo cool.... way to go mom!
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
Chemo Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@mchsi.com>
Winnebago, Mn - Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 07:58 AM (CST)

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Connie...what a great job on your web page. Your girls are beautiful! My son had a tumor in his abdomen too, wrapped around his whole side. He's 9 now and has that "beauty mark" just like Madelyn. :-) I'm a fellow Minnesotan, hopefully we can arrange to meet some day. Take care and best of luck to you and your family. With lots of POKWC love...
Lou Anne, a fellow POKWC
- Monday, November 11, 2002 at 12:08 AM (CST)

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Hi - I Just wanted to stop by and say Hello !! My Son also also Stage 4 Neuroblastoma.. He was diagnosed On his 1 Yr Birthday.. He is Now 29 Months Old.. and Thank the Lord He is in remission .. I Love Your movies .. You kids are awesome.. Here is Jake's website.. we have 3 Children... We will Keep Yours in our Prayers

http://www.caringbridge.com/co/jacobtylercohen/

Love the Cohen Family

Dave Cohen <dave@specialtyenterprises.com>
Westminster, Colorado - Sunday, November 10, 2002 at 06:18 PM (CST)

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Miss Madelyn, I love that title, it's so fitting. You are a beautiful little girl. I especially like the picture of you holding the puppy, he is cute as well. I hope and pray your days of doctors and hospitals are minimual. God bless you and your family.
Sue
Susan Christianson <suemc5@yahoo.com>
Volga, SD Untied States - Saturday, November 09, 2002 at 04:49 PM (CST)

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Hi Connie,

I'm very proud of what you did with the web site. Madelyn is such a beautiful little girl. My prayers are with her and your family. You should be proud of yourself. Take care, your friend!
Scott Cross
Incirlik, Turkey - Saturday, November 09, 2002 at 02:02 PM (CST)

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Hi there. I promised I'd be back and now I've read your entire history. Praise God for healing your little girl. And, thank you also for coming to sign my guestbook and for your encouraging words. I'll continue to check in on you guys and will be praying for NED FOREVER!! God bless!
Khalita www.caringbridge.com/nc/khalita Duke Peds BMT aplastic anemia <khalita@hecaresonline.org>
Lexington, NC - Saturday, November 09, 2002 at 09:17 AM (CST)

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We love the movie on the main page. What an awesome idea!! The pictures on the photo album page are beautiful. Allie you can tell you really love your sister and helped her through her tough times. Keep up the good work. Madelyn you are a very pretty girl. We are so glad to hear that you are cancer free. Live each day to the fullest! God Bless.
Jennifer Nichol (Mom to Kenny (NB List)) <kjnichol@earthlink.net or www.caringbridge.org/ct/kennethbrian>
New Fairfield, CT - Saturday, November 09, 2002 at 08:57 AM (CST)

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Fantastic movies Connie! The girls are beautiful. I am so glad that Madelyn continues to do so well.
Iris (Courtney's mum from the NB list)
Rockhampton, Qld AUSTRALIA - Friday, November 08, 2002 at 09:03 PM (CST)

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Dear Connie,
My, what a wonderful web page, I have not seen anything like it. You have a beautiful family. Madelyn you have got a beauty mark,but it will get smaller in time. Allie, I love your page also. So glad I got to say Hi" Lou/mom to sherry/grandmother to Josh P. (age 10) dx.nbIV 6/01
Lou Dailey <skiptolou@juno.com>
Knoxville, TN. USA - Friday, November 08, 2002 at 09:02 PM (CST)

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Connie,
I am so glad that little Madeline is doing well.My Gwyneth is doing pretty good too. WE JUST HAD HER SCANS DONE LAST WEEK AND EVERYTHING IS CLEAR. We are continously praying for our children.Kiss Madeline for us.Tell her we are sending her lots of hugs and kisses from Ohio.

Kim
Chillicothe, OH U.S. - Friday, November 08, 2002 at 06:46 PM (CST)

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The movies of your girs are just about the sweetest things I have seen! Cute kiddos!
Jo <jvon557@aol.com>
Crestview, FL - Friday, November 08, 2002 at 07:27 AM (CST)

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Hi Maddie and Allie,
I just love the movie it sure was very special to watch. The pictures were awesome and I think thats a great idea to put this movie on your website. I also can't believe how big you girls are getting. Tell your mommy thanks for sharing this site with us.
Janel <ifuluv2party@aol.com>
Parkland, FL - Thursday, November 07, 2002 at 07:18 PM (CST)

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Maddie, Auntie Karla is finally sitting down to sign your guestbook. About time don't ya think? Your Mom would have been mad had I waited 14 years. :) I am so proud of you, I think you are truly a gift from God. Thanks for being Hannah's best friend. I will try and write more often. Love you! Karla
Auntie Karla <KAR1427@aol.com>
Kimball, MN - Thursday, November 07, 2002 at 03:13 PM (CST)

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I made a movie for Allie also........here it is!

Connie
- Thursday, November 07, 2002 at 10:30 AM (CST)

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HI Allie and Madelyn~ How are you girls doing? Madelyn that sure was sweet of you to call me the other night. You are such a sweetie..and Allie, too! I love you all, and have a great day.
Angela
Sioux Falls, SD USA - Wednesday, November 06, 2002 at 12:41 PM (CST)

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I just wanted to warn you that www.caringbridge.org/mn/jordanlee is a hoax website. It is connected to www.caringbridge.org/mn/thepenningtonkids which is also a hoax website. This individual is having a wonderful time playing on the emotions of families who really do have kids with cancer. Just wanted to warn you. Best regards!
Concerned Reader
- Tuesday, November 05, 2002 at 04:52 PM (CST)

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Just wanted to check in and see Madelyn was doing
Stacie and Jordan <www.caringbridge.org/mn/jordanlee>
- Tuesday, November 05, 2002 at 12:20 PM (CST)

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Hi there. I do believe this is the first time I've come across your site. I will go back and read your history. For now I just wanted to leave a note saying how glad I am to have found your site and to let you know that I'll definitely be back. Blessings!
Khalita www.caringbridge.com/nc/khalita Duke Peds BMT aplastic anemia <khalita@hecaresonline.org>
Lexington, NC - Saturday, November 02, 2002 at 12:50 AM (CST)

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Good Morning Girls...
HAPPY HALLOWEEN.... Are you girls excited about going Trick or Treating tonite? I bet you are... Don't eat all that candy at once ok... Belly aches are no fun!
Take a look at these silly kids with all their different costumes on.. that is goofy huh?
You girls have a SUPER DUPER fun day!
Lots of Halloween Angel Hugs
Love,
Chemo Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@bevcomm.net>
Winnebago, Mn - Thursday, October 31, 2002 at 07:13 AM (CST)

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Good morning Girls....
How are you doing? Are you girls getting excited about going trick or treating? What are you gonna be for Halloween? We got snow here in Southern Mn last night, and there are a ton of accidents and rollovers.... you would think that people who live in Mn would know how to drive wouldn't you?
Well girls I have lots of work to do today, so I better get started....
Have a good day and I'll check back soon...
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
Chemo Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@bevcomm.net>
Winnebago, MN - Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 08:56 AM (CDT)

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Thank you for signing Bailey's guestbook. How funny that you signed it today as we flew through the twin cities on our way to Florida!

Your Madelyn is adorable and I will keep her and your family in my prayers!

Kelly www.caringbridge.org/nv/baileyaustinjohnson <baj31199@AOL.COM>
Lake Tahoe, NV usa - Thursday, October 17, 2002 at 09:02 PM (CDT)

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Thank you for letting me visit your site. Your Madelyn is so adorable and what a little fighter!! God has big Plans for her. Great test results and My Madelyn and I will pray for a healthy life! Thank you for signing my Madelyns book! BIg hugs and prayers to you and your family!
Tammy <tlstg@msn.com>
Chicago, Illinois United States - Monday, October 07, 2002 at 10:20 AM (CDT)

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Congrats on the awesome test results!! I'm so happy for all of you! Thank you for the update - I had been wondering all week! Keep up the good work Madelyn. Hope I get to meet you someday.

Jen, Bill, Brady, and Zachary Buckentine <buck1@mn.astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Monday, October 07, 2002 at 06:41 AM (CDT)

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Connie-I am soooo happy to hear about all the good news!!! You and your family are in our prayers daily. I bet your beautiful daughters are keeping you busy. I hope to see you sometime soon. God Bless you!
Cousin Shelly Pedersen Thompson
North Mankato, MN - Saturday, October 05, 2002 at 10:02 PM (CDT)

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Hi Girls....
Angel Sheryl is blowing Happy bubbles for Madelyn~ YIPPEEE....YAHOOOO.... I am so happy that your tests were good!
You girls have a fun weekend... its a beautiful day here in Southern Mn...
I'll check back soon
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
Luv,
Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@bevcomm.net>
Winnebago, MN - Saturday, October 05, 2002 at 12:13 PM (CDT)

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Hi Guys Im am sooooo glad to hear the good news. Thanks for keeping us updated. God Bless you all !!!!!!!!!!
Ken, Nancy, Mitchell and Cassandra Moldenhauer <favilaw@hotmail.com>
Berlin , Wi USA - Friday, October 04, 2002 at 09:07 PM (CDT)

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Hi Connie, Just finished reading your update. What a trooper!! Madelyn sounds like my Sabrina...one tough cookie. Tell her that I am proud of her for being such a big girl and showing those people what strength really is!
p.s. Madelyn...that was a very sweet thing you did with the stickers :-)
Cathy (one of the pokwc moms) <mrsstan@aol.com>
Bernie, MO - Friday, October 04, 2002 at 08:08 PM (CDT)

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Connie---I could have written your post word for word. Amazing how non cancer parents just don't understand what an incredibly scary thing it is to be told your child has cancer...and yes, how incredibly wonderful it is when they tell you your child is now cancer free...but. Sometimes it feels like a giant sword is hanging over your head...it does get better, but it never goes away.
cheryl <c1216@aol.com>
redwood city, ca - Friday, October 04, 2002 at 05:44 PM (CDT)

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Hi Allie and Madelyn~ How are you guys doing? Your pictures are adorable. Allie, I can't wait to see your hair...I bet it is really pretty. How is school going? I bet you have atleast 3 boyfriends.
I love you all
Angela Peipus
Sioux Falls, SD USA - Thursday, October 03, 2002 at 03:07 PM (CDT)

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Hi guys,
Thanks for sending me the website with the updated pics. I just don't know how you all managed to get so cute in these short years. You all look fantastic and your smile, WOW, they just light up the world around you. I'm going to save this website and everytime I get to feeling down or a little homesick I'm just going to visit your site again and cheer right back up. Thank you so much for that! I hope you are all doing great and I want you all to remember there's a lot of us out here who love you dearly and are so so proud of each and every one of you. You're my hero's! Take care of you and always remember to smile! :o)
Don Benson <donald.benson@psab.af.mil>
Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia - Wednesday, October 02, 2002 at 09:28 AM (CDT)

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I saw your website listed on Shane Jones' site. Just wanted you to know we're adding Madelyn to our prayer list. She's a beautiful little girl. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ashley and Lynn McCalvin <lynnrae@cloh.net>
Ironton, OH - Tuesday, October 01, 2002 at 07:06 PM (CDT)

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PEEK A BOO girls....
Hows it going? It is raining cats & dogs here.... have you ever seen it rain cats & dogs before? Thats kinda silly huh?
Just wanted to stop by and tell you both hi and I am
sending lots of Angel prayers that those test results come back with good news!
Have a good evening~
((( ANGEL HUGS)))
Luv,
Chemo Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@bevcomm.net>
Winebago, Mn - Tuesday, October 01, 2002 at 05:48 PM (CDT)

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Hi there Powell Family,
Connie, your are so right! Fear sucks. I WISH there was something I could do to take that away.
I am holding all of you close today and praying for the scan results to be normal, and for God to help you all to get thru the day.
Love and Hugs,
Leah <imperialbeek@aol.com>
Sauk Rapids, MN USA - Tuesday, October 01, 2002 at 10:56 AM (CDT)

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Hi there,

You and Sami are almost on the same schedule. Sami goes in tomorrow for her injection so they can do her MIBG scan on wednesday. We are worried as you are till the docs say they are cancer free. We will be praying for you tomorrow.
www.caringbridge.org/nj/samigray

Dan Sami'a dad <gray56@optonline.net>
Bridgewater, NJ USA - Monday, September 30, 2002 at 10:53 PM (CDT)

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Connie I just read your reply from great ideas and jumped into madelyn's sight. I know we can not always trace the hand of God but always remember to trust in his heart. There is God's hand in all of this for sure and we sure don't always see his will or can figure it out but trust.

Remember you can do anything thru him who gives you
strength and tommarrow many hearts and prayers will be with you guys. Trust!
Now, Hi little Allie I have heard you have grown so!!!!I hope you remember who I am it has been so very long since I have seen you and Madie. I hear you are very smart and loves school. Are you still taking dance? Have you cut your hair? Have you talked to Krista or Matt lately? I better let go here and say good bye, please don't grow up too fast or atleast until I get to see you again.
Prayers to you all...
Love Mary
Mary Knaus
- Monday, September 30, 2002 at 08:59 PM (CDT)

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I just read the latest journal entry. Wow, I feel like I was there with you; all the fear, tears, worry, that's something that no parent or child should ever have to go through. Thank you for sharing your innermost thoughts and emotions with us. So happy to hear about Madelyn's 2 yr cancer-free anniversary!!!! God is truly amazing for giving you a cancer free daughter! God Bless you all.

Jen, Bill, Brady and Zachary Buckentine (www.caringbridge.com/mn/zacharyb) <buck1@mn.astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 10:27 PM (CDT)

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Good evening Allie & Madelyn...
Hows it going cuties? Sorry its been a few days since I have been here... I have been really busy ~ I was in the cities on Friday night for the " Light the night walk" at Phalen Park in St.Paul...it was very nice and so worth raising money for! I got to meet Monica Paquette..little Gabbies mommy... in case you don't know about her.. the site is www.caringbridge.com.mn/gabrielles.prayers Gabbies mommy Monica is a sweet wonderful lady! Maybe some day I can meet you girls and mommy to.
Then on Saturday I went to a bunch of garage sales in the morning and my grandsons 2nd Birthday Party was in the afternoon.... busy... busy...
The weather sure is getting chilly huh.. won't be long and we will need to get our winter coats out!
Tell your silly mommy that she never needs to send a thank you....
Better run... I'll check back soon ~
((( ANGEL HUGS)))
Luv,
Chemo Angel Sheryl

Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@bevcomm.net>
Winnebago, Mn - Monday, September 23, 2002 at 07:25 PM (CDT)

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Connie,

I just wanted to send you a quick hello and let you know that I am praying for your Mom. Here's hoping she's on her way to a quick recovery. (The same thing happened to my Mom when she was a little girl. She's deathly afraid of large dogs.) I hope you are enjoying your new computer and I hope you had a wonderful birthday! The Vikings game sounded like fun! (I'm going to a tennis match in December.) Give my best to Bob and the girls and have fun with your new little nephew, Jack. (I've always liked that name. I have a cousin named Jack. He was a wonderful baby!) Keep in touch, we'll talk soon. Take care. :)




Kara M. Knafla
- Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 09:41 PM (CDT)

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Hi Miss Madelyn!
I hope you are having tons of fun and keeping mom and dad SUPER busy! (I bet you are!) :-))
Here's a BUG hug for you! ((((())))
And one for your mommy, too! ((((()))))
Lots of love,
Leah <imperialbeek@aol.com>
Sauk Rapids, MN USA - Friday, September 20, 2002 at 06:56 PM (CDT)

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Good Morning Allie & Madelyn,
Just wanted to stop by and tell you to have a BEARY fun week...
Summer is just about over, so make sure you girls are getting out and having lots of fun before we have to dig out our winter gear....Winter...BRRRRRRRR... I don't even want to think if winter yet.
I'll check back in soon
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
Luv,
Chemo Angel Sheryl
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@bevcomm.net>
Winnebago, Mn - Monday, September 09, 2002 at 07:14 AM (CDT)

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Hello you guys are the coolest I love to come over and play.
I hope Ally likes school and has a good teacher BYE!!!
Leah <koolkats@yahoo.com>
st cloud, MN USA - Monday, September 02, 2002 at 03:03 PM (CDT)

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Congratulations on your Second Anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is so good to here how great you are doing.
Our Sami has one week left of her protocol and no more meds. She has been cancer free since December 2001.

Keep up the great work.
Love to you
Dan, Sandy and Sami
www.caringbridge.org/nj/samigray
Dan Sami's Dad <gray56@optonline.net>
Bridgewater, NJ USA - Sunday, September 01, 2002 at 09:42 PM (CDT)

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Hi,

I found your site after you posted a message on my daughter's caringbridge site. Your family is beautiful, and Madelyn is just a little angel! I will be reading some of the past posts, but just wanted to stop in and say hi. Take care.
Laura Piper, mom to Danielle, http://www.caringbridge.com/ia/danisdiary <laurapiper@hotmail.com>
Hampton, IA - Friday, August 30, 2002 at 01:24 PM (CDT)

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Allie & Madelyn~
Just stopping by to let you know that I am thinking of you !
Have a fun weekend..
((( ANGEL HUGS )))
Luv,
Chemo Angel Sheryl
http://www.geocities.com/sgunz2000/Chemo_Angel.html
Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@bevcomm.net>
Winnebago, Mn - Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 08:08 PM (CDT)

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Connie, you are truly doing such a beautiful job with this website! Thankyou for taking the time to put this all together. I can still remember when you first told us about Madelyn's cancer. Reading your detailed accounts of it tonight have been so emotional for me. You and I had babies just a few days apart, and reading the details of what you had to go through firsthand was just heart wrenching. I am so thankful to God that Madelyn is cancer free, and someday I hope to meet you and your two beautiful girls! On the lighter side, I am privileged to know that Madelyn considers my son her boyfriend and carries a picture of him in her purse! LOL!


Joy, Paul, James and Ashley <joykreiss@aol.com>
Castro Valley, CA USA - Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 02:02 AM (CDT)

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Connie - What a wonderful job you have done on this site and in telling Madelyn's story. I have cried throughout, even though I know the blessed outcome. I finally had time to come back and read it all. I so remember the day I found out and just hugged Megan for hours after. I could never imagine going through something so tramatic. Also Thanks for mentioning my Mom and asking for prayers for my family. You are the sweetest person and I truely can not wait to meet you in person. It just has to happen in October! Take Care, Love and Huggs Debbie, Emily, Megan and Dave too!
Debbie Showers <crzy4em@aol.com>
Richmond, MI USA - Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at 09:43 PM (CDT)

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Hey everyone~ How is everyone doing? Allie~ Are you getting excited to go back to school? I can't wait to come see you and Madelyn again, it's been so long. I miss all of you so much. I love you!


Angela Peipus
Sioux Falls, SD - Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 09:32 PM (CDT)

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Madelyn and Allie are the most active kids I have ever seen. Whenever I'm jumping on the trampoline with Allie, for some reason she can't stop laughing, which always makes me laugh too. Madelyn always has a smile on her face that is very contagious to everyone around her. But, with the joy and happiness come the serious parts. One day while I sitting on top of the slide in their backyard, Madelyn came up to me and told me she loved me. I was speechless. After a few moments of me just sitting there not able to fully realize what she had just said, I looked into her eyes and I saw that she understood what she was saying, and that it was what she honestly felt. After a few more moments, I said, "Oh" and she simply walked back to Connie while I sat there dumbfounded. I still can't believe what happened that day. To me, Madelyn is an angel here to spread happiness into everyone she meets.
Kevin Daly <kev2052@yahoo.com>
St. Cloud, MN USA - Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 01:22 AM (CDT)

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Allie & Madelyn...
What beautiful little girls you are...I love all the pictures of you girls and mommy & daddy..... Your mommy & daddy are gonna have their hands full when you grow up, your gonna have boys knocking down the doors.... Allie... maybe you already have a boyfriend ... boys are silly huh?
Are you girls having a fun summer? Do you like to swim? The last few days it has been raining so much in Southern Minnesota...I think it is supposed to be in the 80's this weekend though so that will be nice.
Please tell mommy thanks for signing my guest book...
That was very sweet of her!
I'll check back in soon to see how you are doing ok...
Have a beary fun weekend!
((( ANGEL HUGS)))
Cheno Angel Sheryl


Sheryl Gunzenhauser <mik181@bevcomm.net>
Winnebago, Mn - Friday, August 23, 2002 at 09:26 PM (CDT)

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I am so glad to see that everyone is doing well.
I think that their is a special angel watching over her!
Hope to see you all soon.
Your cousin,
Paula
Paula Pedersen <paulapedersen@aol.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 11:46 AM (CDT)

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Great Web Page. I hope it helps others to cope and have Hope!!
Timothy S. Culbert Sr. <tcwinthrop@aol.com>
Winthrop, Me USA - Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at 08:57 PM (CDT)

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Hey there guys I was just checking out your web page. Very nice, I like it. Thanks for signing mine too. It was very kind of you. I will keep you in my prayers along with the rest of them. I will check in often.
Love
Amy*
www.caringbridge.com/page/amymareck
Amy Mareck* <brownhair25@hotmail.com>
Albany, MN - Monday, August 19, 2002 at 08:01 PM (CDT)

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Thank you for the touching updates!! It is great to hear that your family is doing so well, after all that you have faced. Every journal entry brings tears to my eyes. You truly are an inspiration to all of us. Thank you!!

(((ANGEL HUGS)))
Chemo Angel Tammy <tnelsoncpr@hotmail.com>
Rush City, MN - Monday, August 19, 2002 at 04:21 PM (CDT)

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You did such a great job on her website. I am so proud of you. I am so glad Madelyn is doing so great. Thanks for sharing your website with us. You have two beautiful little girls.
Sadie Winter <jarbla@aol.com>
Long Grove, IL USA - Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 09:45 AM (CDT)

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What a great website!! Thank you for sharing it with me!
What a pair of beautiful girls you have!! So much like their mom!!
We'll keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers!
Monya Kalkbrenner <mkalk@mbcgroup.net>
Kimball, MN USA - Friday, August 16, 2002 at 03:01 PM (CDT)

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I have a two year old daughter name Madeline also. We call her Ms. Madeline too. Your story is so touching and you have such a beautiful family. I wish you the best.
Sara <sara.vandereykspanier@bankerssystems.com>
St. Cloud, MN - Friday, August 16, 2002 at 03:00 PM (CDT)

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Hey Brown Eye! Had a great time in July the pics are sweet hope you had a good time to. How is your pool? Hope Mady is having a good time with it. Give Wendy or me a shout at the house one day. By the way Hi Bob & Alley Love you Guys!!
The Turbo's (Reitmeier) <turbo30@rrv.net>
Crookston, MN The Red White & Blue - Friday, August 16, 2002 at 01:14 PM (CDT)

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You guys look great. Glad all is going well for you all.
Lemoine "Pit" and Maria Pitman <Mia831Pit@yahoo.com>
Abilene, TX USA - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 09:17 PM (CDT)

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Very nice webpage!! Glad to hear Madelyn is "cancer free". Someday when I am back in Minnesota visiting my family, we will have to get together again so I can meet Madelyn since she wasn't born here on the Guam.


Jeff Green <jzgreen@guam.net>
Dededo, Guam USA - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 05:35 PM (CDT)

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Hey guys. We (me luke and chad) just got back from jumping on my trampoline conveniently located in your back yard. We just wanted to say thanks for everything; letting us jump, being there to listen when we needed to talk, and for all those other things that you do for us that we might not even recognize. Thanks again and we wish madeyln all of our love to help her with her cancer and with her journey through life!
Kevin Daly, Luke Trossen, Chad Mackrell <kev2052@yahoo.com>
St. Cloud, MN U.S.A. - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 04:41 PM (CDT)

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Hey guys. We (me luke and chad) just got back from jumping on my trampoline conveniently located in your back yard. We just wanted to say thanks for everything; letting us jump, being there to listen when we needed to talk, and for all those other things that you do for us that we might not even recognize. Thanks again and we wish madeyln all of our love to help her with her cancer and with her journey through life!
Kevin Daly, Luke Trossen, Chad Mackrell <kev2052@yahoo.com>
St. Cloud, MN U.S.A. - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 04:34 PM (CDT)

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Hey guys. We (me luke and chad) just got back from jumping on my trampoline conveniently located in your back yard. We just wanted to say thanks for everything; letting us jump, being there to listen when we needed to talk, and for all those other things that you do for us that we might not even recognize. Thanks again and we wish madeyln all of our love to help her with her cancer and with her journey through life!
Kevin Daly, Luke Trossen, Chad Mackrell <kev2052@yahoo.com>
St. Cloud, MN U.S.A. - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 04:34 PM (CDT)

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Hey guys. We (me luke and chad) just got back from jumping on my trampoline conveniently located in your back yard. We just wanted to say thanks for everything; letting us jump, being there to listen when we needed to talk, and for all those other things that you do for us that we might not even recognize. Thanks again and we wish madeyln all of our love to help her with her cancer and with her journey through life!
Kevin Daly, Luke Trossen, Chad Mackrell <kev2052@yahoo.com>
Kandahar, cave Afghanistan - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 04:33 PM (CDT)

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Hey guys. We (me luke and chad) just got back from jumping on my trampoline conveniently located in your back yard. We just wanted to say thanks for everything; letting us jump, being there to listen when we needed to talk, and for all those other things that you do for us that we might not even recognize. Thanks again and we wish madeyln all of our love to help her with her cancer and with her journey through life!
Kevin Daly, Luke Trossen, Chad Mackrell <kev2052@yahoo.com>
Kandahar, cave Afghanistan - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 04:32 PM (CDT)

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Hey guys. We (me luke and chad) just got back from jumping on my trampoline conveniently located in your back yard. We just wanted to say thanks for everything; letting us jump, being there to listen when we needed to talk, and for all those other things that you do for us that we might not even recognize. Thanks again and we wish madeyln all of our love to help her with her cancer and with her journey through life!
Kevin Daly, Luke Trossen, Chad Mackrell <kev2052@yahoo.com>
Kandahar, cave Afghanistan - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 04:31 PM (CDT)

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Hey guys. We (me luke and chad) just got back from jumping on my trampoline conveniently located in your back yard. We just wanted to say thanks for everything; letting us jump, being there to listen when we needed to talk, and for all those other things that you do for us that we might not even recognize. Thanks again and we wish madeyln all of our love to help her with her cancer and with her journey through life!
Kevin Daly, Luke Trossen, Chad Mackrell <kev2052@yahoo.com>
Kandahar, cave Afghanistan - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 04:29 PM (CDT)

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Hello,
you guys are the best neighbor ever! I'm glad I have a little friends around!
allie you are the best friend ever!!!!!!!!!!!
Bye!!!!!
Leah <k19582msn.com>
St.cloud, mn usa - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 01:52 PM (CDT)

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Dear Allie, Madelyn, Connie, and Bob,

I hope you all know how truly blessed I feel to know you and how amazed I am at your strength, courage, and commitment throughout this journey of yours. God has blessed you all with each other and us for having you in our lives. I wish you all the peace, love, and happiness that you so richly deserve now and forever. If there is anything I can ever do for any of you, please don't hesitate to let me know. I love you guys!

Don Benson <donald.benson@psab.af.mil>
Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 10:24 AM (CDT)

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Hi. Madelyn you are the best little neighbor. Hi Connie. Hi Bob. Hi Allie. Thanks for letting us use the trampoline by the way.
Chad (Annoying Neighbor) <Roaddogy00@astound.net>
St. Cloud, Mn USA - Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 08:54 PM (CDT)

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Hi Connie, Allie and Madelyn,

I got a chance to look at your web site and what a beautiful job you've done on it! The photos are great! It's wonderful to see how well you all are doing! Thank you for sharing Madelyn's journey, it's a very inspiring story! Connie, you should be very proud of your girls! They are growing up to be sweet young ladies! I hope you all are having a super summer! Let's get together soon, ok? Take care and keep smiling! :)
Kara <karaknafla@cloudnet.com>
- Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 04:27 PM (CDT)

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I just came to your website for the first time today from another one that I check on. What a story you have to tell!! I sat with tears running down my face, but so thankful to God that the story has ended with such joy. What beautiful little girls you have - I'm sure you both are so proud of them. I will continue to come back and check on your whole family. May God continue to bless you as he obviously already has!! With big hugs and love,
Krista Iverson <krista.iverson@gepex.ge.com>
Ottawa, IL - Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at 01:35 PM (CDT)

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Both your daughters sound so wonderful. I'm so happy they are able to share that special bond of sisters. I hope y'all have tons of fun on vacation. Sending hugs and lots of love.

Char & Lance <LanceMom@aol.com>
Aptos, Ca USA - Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 07:48 PM (CDT)

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Hi Madelyn,

It is so wonderful to see how good you are doing. My little girl Samantha (Sami) has neuroblastoma as well. Since December she has been cancer free.
Keep uo the great job, this makes everyone proud to see how strong you are.

Dan Sami's dad
www.caringbridge.com/nj/samigray
Dan <gray56@optonline.net>
Bridgewater, NJ USA - Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 08:55 PM (CDT)

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Hi Madelyn and Her Mommy:
Just wanted to say hi and thanks for signing Chelley's guestbook the other day!!

Love Noele
www.caringbridge.org/mn/nichelles.story

Noele and Ty <Youngstownsbabygirl@hotmail.com >
- Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 12:05 PM (CDT)

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WOW!! What a story! I will admit you had me in tears from the beginning...very well written. I am a Minnesota Chemo Angel...I angel a 5 year old girl with Leukemia. I have been angeling since March and love "watching" over little ones and seeing them smile. I am glad to hear that your family is doing so well...you've been through so much! You have a beautiful family! Take Care and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

((((ANGEL HUGS))))

Chemo Angel Tammy
Tammy Nelson <tnelsoncpr@hotmail.com>
Rush City, MN USA!!! - Friday, August 09, 2002 at 01:03 PM (CDT)

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Hello Miss Madelyn.... I MISS YOU! It was a lot of fun meeting you in Chicago and ... YOU GIVE THE BEST HUGS! Tell your mom to email me and I'll give her my phone number so we can keep in touch... I'll even send you my address so we can be pen pals! I can't wait to see the photos of you and me! I love you sweetie! Keep being that wonderful little girl you are! Keep dreaming sweetie! Remember... there is nothing like a dream to create the future! You're part of it! I'm sending BIG HUGS to you and your mommy and everyone!
I LOVE YOU! Your friend, Julia :-)
Julia Barry -- Toireasa's Mommy <bjulz@aol.com>
Philadelphia, PA USA - Wednesday, August 07, 2002 at 12:58 AM (CDT)

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Dear Connie, Bob, Allie, and Madelyn,
How wonderful to hear Madelyns survivor story! Diagnosed at 15 weeks old... I can hardly imagine. I often times am so thankful that Austin was diagnosed at the pre-school age. He's old enough to have some control and understand what is going on yet too young to really think about anything serious!
Moving along here, a lady I work with, her grandson was just diagnosed with stage 3 neuroblastoma. I am going to pass your website on to her for inspiration.
Also thank you for leaving a note on Austin's page and sharing your site. You have a beautiful family. Take care & God Bless,
Sara Freking
Red Wing, Mn Usa
{{Austin's Page}} - Monday, August 05, 2002 at 07:39 PM (CDT)

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madelyn is so cute!!i have a 2 year old sister,a week old sister and a 3 month old nephew i could never imagine anything like that happining to them i wouldnt know what to do and allie being as strong as she was at such a young age i know i could never do that!!
Brittney Platt <untouchablyhot69@aol.com>
groveland, fl usa - Monday, August 05, 2002 at 04:57 PM (CDT)

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Madelyn and Her Mommy,
I just wanted to say thank you very much for visiting my sister's site. I hope you have a great week!!

Love Nicky Pennington
www.caringbridge.org/mn/nichelles.story

Nicky Pennington <youngstownsbabygirl@hotmail.com >
- Sunday, August 04, 2002 at 08:03 PM (CDT)

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Connie, Bob, Allie & Madelyn are the greatest and the last time we saw Allie & Madelyn was about a year and a half a go -Madelyn was so sweet but still needed her mom so much and Allie was so grown up for her age - they are all the neatest people - Connie is the best daughter any one could ask for - will LOVE YOU ALL FOR EVER
Grandma & Grandpa Reitmeier <barreit@lewiston.com>
Lewiston, ID usa - Saturday, August 03, 2002 at 11:02 PM (CDT)

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Dear little Madelyn,
My family is so glad that you are really beating neuroblastoma. We will continue to follow your journey and pray that you are forever in remission.
Love in Christ,
The Paquette's: Monica, John, Aubrey & St. Gabbie
Monica Paquette <mj.paquette@worldnet.att.net>
Mpls, MN - Friday, August 02, 2002 at 05:51 PM (CDT)

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Thank you for preparing all this wonderful, sad and beautiful material for all of us. I am so touched by it all, but aren't we all touched by God's work. Bless you and your family and all your friends.
A. Rosemary Lamoray ( Mary)
Melbourne , Fl USA - Thursday, August 01, 2002 at 10:14 PM (CDT)

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Connie (and family),

Just dropped by to see the site and say Hi!!! Nice to see everything is working out on the journey. If you need anything make sure to give us a call. Hope all always stays great. IMPA.
George Overla
Haughton, LA USA - Thursday, August 01, 2002 at 03:21 PM (CDT)

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I was so touched when I intially heard about what Madelyn and her family were going through, being I have 2 kids the same age as Madelyn and her big sister. But after visiting this web site I was touched even more!
Sandra Overla
Haughton, LA USA - Thursday, August 01, 2002 at 01:25 PM (CDT)

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Beautiful website Connie. Madelyn is truly an inspiration to all of us. I too remember getting that email and call from Karla. Couldn't believe it. But with such a wonderful Mother such as yourself, the outcome was inevitable!! Glad you've been my online friend for all these years, we've shared alot of nasty jokes! How about the oranges? Anyway, I'm rambling as usual, give those precious gals a kiss from me and take care. TTYS...Susan
Susan
- Thursday, August 01, 2002 at 03:20 AM (CDT)

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What a wonderful web page Connie! I cried through it all, even though I knew most of the story! Maddie is truely a precious miracle and I count myself very lucky to know her! Hugs to your whole family!


Sarah Kusznir and family
Palmerton, PA USA - Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 12:25 PM (CDT)

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Connie,
I love Madelyns web page. You did a great job. Brought tears to my eyes. So glad that she handled tx so well and is now cancer free.
Hugs,
Karen Brown
Bend, OR USA - Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at 10:34 AM (CDT)

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What a great idea to share your story. I cried through the entire thing so far - it hits so close to home. Your family has been truly blessed! We look forward to meeting you sometime in the future.
Jen, Bill, Brady, and Zachary Buckentine (www.caringbridge.com/mn/zacharyb)
St. Cloud, MN - Monday, July 29, 2002 at 11:09 PM (CDT)

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Oh the pictures are great. You've written what we all feel when we're told our kids have cancer. I love survivor stories. They give hope to those just starting the cancer journey.
Char & Lance
Aptos, Ca - Monday, July 29, 2002 at 06:46 PM (CDT)

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I am truly blessed for having such a dedicated
and wonderful wife to share our experiences in this
traumatic event, my prayers are with anyone that has endured the effects of cancer. Our prayers were answered
and Madley is doing great. Looking back at the whole experirence I can honestly say that I heard the worst
news of my life(diagnosis)and in the end heard the best news of my life (cancer free), I have learned a new found respect and admiration for families that cope with struggles of life threatening illness. As for our family, not a day goes by that I don't thank god for Madelyn and
Allie. Connie I love you with all my heart.
Bob.
Robert Powell
St. Cloud, MN USA - Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 07:47 PM (CDT)

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To be honest, I wasn't there for Madelyn during her cancer treatments as much as I had wanted to be, but my heart was always there even if my body wasn't. I remember one time time with Madelyn and Connie, before Madelyn was diagnosed with cancer, we were in Kohl's shopping when all Madelyn could do was throw up. It was so sad seeing her so miserable and there was nothing we could do to make her feel better. When I found out she had cancer, I was so scared. I didn't understand why she had to have it. She was so young, she didn't deserve it. Everytime she had to go to the hospital for a chemo treatment, my heart raced. I was so scared for her and Connie. I felt helpless because the only thing I could do for Madelyn was pray. (Thankfully that payed off!) I remember a few times after Madelyn was cured...she was so scared to be around other people. More than anything I wanted her to come to me. I wanted to be able to hold her and to play with her without her crying. The day she let me hold her without being scared was wonderful, it was such a warm feeling. I have always felt a special connection with both Allie and Madelyn because of my closeness with Connie. when I was asked to babysit the girls for a week this year, I was both scared and excited. For a two year old, Madelyn is definately a little angel. She laughs, plays, and cries just as any other two year old would do. Madelyn is truly a gift from God and I love all of you with all my heart.
Angela Peipus
Sioux Falls, SD USA - Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 10:49 AM (CDT)

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Thank you Connie, for visiting Goochie's site and letting me know of yours. Madelyn is a gorgeous little girl, too many of us CAN sympathize with what its like to hear those words and have your life changed forever with one sentence from a stranger. Its unreal how many kids have cancer, I never ever gave it a thought before Ron was diagnosed. Its truly sickening. I have another online friend whose on also has NB and is struggling right now in treatment (he relapsed) I am glad Madelyn responded so well and is thriving.

Chris
chrisrusso_@hotmail.com
Gooch's Site
- Saturday, July 27, 2002 at 08:10 AM (CDT)

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Little Miss Madelyn..I missed her entry into the world on January 13, 2000. I will never forget the heart breaking phone call on May 9th, the fear in my sisters voice, all the questions running through my mind, how can this all be happening to our little Madelyn. There was no way I was not going to be there for Madelyn's surgery. The hours of sitting there the hardest, the unknown, their minister there for all of us. I will have to say Madelyn's ongologist made a huge impression on me, he was the only doctor that came in and gave us updates during the surgery, which was very comforting. When he told us how big the tumor was I was totally shocked. How could anyone so little have a tumor the size of a baseball inside their little tummy. When we were finally allowed to go and see her in the intensive care unit the feeling cannot be described....so tiny...so loved....and what a fighter she was. I was so relieved to see her alive and hopefully on her way to good health. I can not even begin to imagine what Connie and Bob were feeling throughout everything. When I got home I called all the prayer lines that I could find in Sioux Falls and then turned to all my internet friends to ask them all to pray for Madelyn, as well as Connie, Bob, and Allie. Madelyn needed the prayers to heal, they needed it for the strength. The outpouring of love and prayers was incredible. To this day I am asked how she is doing. I am so thankful that I get the opportunity to watch my Godchild....my niece grow up. She is truly a miracle! I love you Miss Madelyn....I love you Allie, and I love you Connie and Bob...I am blessed to have you all in my life.
Bekki Knaus
- Thursday, July 25, 2002 at 07:10 AM (CDT)

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Connie-
What a wonderful site and tribute to your beautiful daughter and her journey. I can't wait to meet her and Allie.
Your cousin Susie.
Susie
Columbus, OH Franklin - Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 08:53 AM (CDT)

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You are truly a miracle, Maddie!
Emily and boys
Florence, AL USA - Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 05:24 PM (CDT)

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Connie, what a nice job on Maddie's website. The pictures of Madelyn are my favorite too! Madelyn is so lucky to have Allie (Alexandra...love her REAL name) for a sister, she has helped Maddie through this illness more than any of us will know. All my love to you... Grandma Nivala (Connie's Mother)
Monica M. Nivala
Cook, MN USA - Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 05:08 PM (CDT)

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Great webpage! I'll look forward to reading updates!
Kelly
- Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 01:32 PM (CDT)

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Thanks for giving us such a great site to follow your family, Connie! I can't wait to read more. :)
Cyber-Auntie Sam
Maumelle, AR - Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 09:33 AM (CDT)

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Great webpage. I can't wait to see and read more!!
Mindy
- Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 07:28 AM (CDT)

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Great website, Connie! Maddelyn is adorable!
Rhea
Austin, TX - Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 07:10 AM (CDT)

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