Thanks for visiting our guestbook!

This is an open guestbook. Please feel free to add an entry to the guestbook for others to read.

If you do not see your entry after adding - please click on reload/refresh - your browser may not have loaded the new page.
AOL Users: The AOL browser seems to have particular problems reloading after this page is updated. Your Entry is probably already there - it is just not being displayed. Close your screen completely and re-enter it.

Click here to sign the guestbook.

Click here to go back to the main page.

Click here to view older guestbook entries.

We would like to add our support for Delaney, pray for her, and make cards. May God's love touch you each day.
Karen Rawlins <krawlins@cdeducation.org>
Columbus, Oh USA - Wednesday, January 12, 2011 8:07 AM CST

I adore all of you and not a day goes by that I don't pray for you.
Theresa Williams
- Thursday, May 13, 2010 4:05 PM CDT

Here you are! I have been looking high and low for you in my CB "list"...so I am glad you signed Spencer's guest book so that I now know how to come and check on you! After re-reading Delaney's story, I know that you know, more than most, exactly what we are facing with Spencer's relapse. Helpless, to do anything other than pray that "it" all turns out well. Hoping, praying that Miss Delaney is doing well.

With love and never ending hope!
YaYa, Spencer's grandmother
Faith Kaiser <fkaiser@bellsouth.net>
Fairhope, AL USA - Sunday, March 7, 2010 9:47 AM CST

Renee, Laney, Emily and Joshua! I hope your all staying warm this holiday season! I miss you all! Hugs and love to one of my favorite patients! Love you Laney! ;-)
Shannon Dew <shandares2dream@yahoo.com>
Columbus, OH USA - Saturday, November 28, 2009 1:45 PM CST

Renee, I haven't checked in lately but I had to after reading your essay in CURE last night (with the tears falling). What an incredible job you did explaining the journey of childhood cancer families! Your Chrissy is truly an angel on earth, clearly she and Delaney were brought together for a special reason.
So wonderful to see that Delaney and your family are doing well. May the blessings continue!
Love to all,

Jennifer Click and Carolyn & Evan Coveney <jsclick@gmail.com>
Springfield, VA - Wednesday, July 8, 2009 9:01 PM CDT

July 12-17

Camp Dreamacres:
Designed for youth with Cancer and BMT, sponsored by Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Free.
(Held at Joy Outdoor Education Center in Clarksville, Ohio)

Contact: Karen Martin, 513-636-3791
karen.martin@cchmc.org

www.cincinnatichildrens.org/visit/support/camps/cancer.htm
Cincinnati Children's Hospital camps
- Thursday, June 25, 2009 10:45 PM CDT

A truly beautiful essay! You guys rock!

Much love and many misses,
Anglea
the Thomas team Mom <email@ChristiThomas.com >
Tiffin, OH - Saturday, April 25, 2009 3:25 AM CDT

Hey Delaney, Just wanted to wish you a Very Happy Birthday this week. I know I'm early, but I want you to know I'm thinking of you and so glad you're doing well. Have a great birtday sweetie!! Love always, Aunt Karen
Karen LaForest <klaforest63@hotmail.com>
Greenbelt, MD - Sunday, March 8, 2009 4:30 PM CDT

I have been reading the journal entries about Delaney, and now the mastoiditis. Keep in touch...we would love to hear from you when you get a chance. We are listed in the directory. Love ya A.Ruth.
Ruth Kaledas
Grosse Ile, MI USA - Tuesday, February 3, 2009 10:24 AM CST

So sorry to hear that Delaney is dealing with mastoiditis. Hopefully the meds will clear it up without the surgery. Hopefully Delaney's pain has eased too. Jake had a mastoidectomy on his affected side as it became full and infected and look suspicious on the MRI. You can't even see his scar in the crease behind his ear. He was a little nauseous and dizzy the first 24 hours, but then was back to school in 48 hours. He doesn't seem to miss that mastoid bone and it has not become infected since. Keeping you close in our prayers!
Kellie Beresh - Jake's Site <scbkab@cox.net>
Omaha, NE - Sunday, January 18, 2009 3:48 PM CST

Hi Team Delaney,
I was referred to your miraculous site via another mom of a survivor of Ewing's. My grandson, Spencer, was DX with Ewings pNET in July, 2008. Luckily, if that's what you could call it, his tumor presented in the orbit of his eye, so the swelling quickly became evident, resulting in a rapid fire progression of diagnosis, surgery, chemo and radiation. He underwent Proton Radiation in Houston, hoping that it will be less damaging to surrounding tissues and his little 5 year old brain.

Delaney's story is truly amazing and inspirational. I have confidence that, considering the monster she has already fought and won, she will "grow fully into herself". The general educational programs are not so programmed to meet the child's needs as they are to equalize everyone. However, based on what appears to be her very nature and character, backed by a loving family, I have faith that she will be just fine...equal to her peers in every possible way and surpassing them in many ways. Given the delayed diagnosis and all that she has been through and survived, there is no question that she is meant for greater things.

My prayers are with you all and I want to thank you for allowing me to know and see that Ewings can in fact, be beat!

Faith Kaiser, aka YaYa, Spencer Shores grandmother www.caringbridge.org/visit/spencershores

Faith Kaiser <fkaiser@bellsouth.net>
Fairhope, AL USA - Sunday, January 11, 2009 11:39 AM CST

Hey,
i wish you a happy new year and very much luck.
Good wishes from Germany
Vicky
Halle, Germany Germany - Thursday, January 1, 2009 4:48 PM CST

Hello Renee, and Delaney, I was just wondering how you all are doing. I am glad that Delaney is doing so well, it seems like just a short time ago that she was first diagnosed.
Michael McNabb RN <mctyedye@wideopenwest.com>
Westerville, OH U.S.A. - Thursday, January 1, 2009 3:00 PM CST

Just checking in and want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas! Hope you have a wonderful holiday season and all the best for 2009!
Kellie Beresh - Jake's Site <scbkab@cox.net>
Omaha, NE - Thursday, December 4, 2008 6:44 PM CST

You'll have my vote!
Karen LaForest <klaforest63@hotmail.com>
Greenbelt, MD US - Tuesday, September 16, 2008 4:35 PM CDT

Hi, Team Delaney!!! I just caught up with your updates over the summer. I hope the frustrations that Delaney is feeling right now with a new environment work themselves out. I'm sure soon everyone will transition to Delaney's challenges and she will learn better ways to cope. Hang in there, Mom! Glad to hear that Delaney met that 5 year mark - what an amazing survivor she is. Even with her challenges, you can celebrate her remarkable fight and win over cancer! I know we are thankful for the inspiration that you guys gave us through our own journey. We are 4 months away from Jake's 5 year mark! We are so thankful for that and so thankful for Delaney's continued remission when we come and visit this site. All of you have come so far and we celebrate that too! Thanks for keeping us updated! Beautiful picture on the front page! What a beautiful little life Delaney is!
Kellie Beresh - Jake's Site <scbkab@cox.net>
Omaha, NE - Friday, August 29, 2008 4:29 PM CDT

Hey everyone, so nice to see the update and beautiful new picture. Delaney, you are all grown up!! Glad to hear that school is going well for the most part, and hope all the extra curricular activities are fun and rewarding. Keep in touch and do good in school. I love you!! Aunt Karen
Karen LaForest <klaforest63@hotmail.com>
Greenbelt, MD USA - Wednesday, August 27, 2008 9:04 PM CDT

Dear Diggs Family,
I am glad to hear that the kids are back in school and that Joshua and Emilie and trying new things. I am praying that a solution is found for Delaney's issues.
Love, blessings and tons of hugs,
Tanys
Tanya <tanyans83@yahoo.com>
DE - Saturday, August 23, 2008 6:53 PM CDT

Hello, I am YaYa, aka Faith, a grandmother to Spencer who is 4.5 and just diagnosed with E-scarcoma, pNET. His tumor was found early, luckily. Your story is amazing, inspiring and gives me hope. I hope camp is nothing but fun, fun, fun and that you, Mom, live through the silence! Thank you for being there. Faith
Faith Kaiser <fkaiser@bellsouth.net>
Fairhope, Al USA - Sunday, August 3, 2008 11:48 AM CDT

Hi guys!
It was great to meet you. I didn't kow that Delaney went to a Flying Horse Farm too. Jason went to Boggy Creek in Florida for the first time this year. He LOVED it! Would have gotten back on the plane & gone straight back down if he was allowed. Of course, I missed him sooo much!
Welp...take care

Judy Strauser <jstrauser@woh.rr.com>
Wapakoneta, OH USA! - Friday, July 18, 2008 11:37 AM CDT

Hi Renee,
My daughter Mara went to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp twice some years back. The staff there is super supportive. I expect Delaney will have a good time! I was nervous too, but Mara enjoyed herself. She is 17 now, is doing well, and is heading to college this fall!
Anne Dauphin <annedauphin@hotmail.com>
Vernon, CT - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 9:31 PM CDT

I hope Delaney has a Marvelous time at Camp. What a great experience for her. And Renee, enjoy the "me" time, you deserve it. Love, Karen
Karen LaForest <klaforest63@hotmail.com>
Greenbelt, MD US - Thursday, June 19, 2008 5:13 PM CDT

Hello! Dropped in to say a quick hello! After reading that the kids are here in Cols, I realize now we did see Emily and Josh at the Zoo on Monday! How they've grown. Glad to read things are going well. Hope you get out and have fun without the kids, I know it seems impossible, but you deserve it!
Chris Garverick
Powell, OH - Thursday, June 19, 2008 12:33 AM CDT

Congratulations on Five Years Off Treatment!!! That is wonderful news!
Love, blessings, and tons of hugs,
Tanya
Tanya <tanyans83@yahoo.com>
DE USA - Friday, June 13, 2008 2:21 PM CDT

Congrats on the clear scans!!!
Kenny <webmaster@cancerkids.org>
South, FL USA - Thursday, June 12, 2008 12:36 AM CDT

What great news!!! I was so happy to hear about the great test results. The power of prayer, hope and positive thinking is amazing. The prayers will continue and I hope you can all breath a little easier for a while. Enjoy the summer!!! I love you. Love always, Aunt Karen
Karen LaForest <klaforest63@hotmail.com>
Greenbelt, MD - Thursday, June 12, 2008 7:48 AM CDT

Dear Diggs Family,
I just stopped in hoping for an update. You are still in my prayers.
Love, blessings, and tons of hugs,
Tanya
Tanya <tanyans83@yahoo.com>
DE US - Saturday, May 17, 2008 11:53 AM CDT

It looks as though things have calmed down abit for you guys. I still thing of all of you and how strong you are in your own way - Love to you all Linda Aleksandrowicz mom to Jon Hanson
linda aleksandrowicz <lindarp1@verizon.net>
erie, pa us - Wednesday, February 6, 2008 11:49 PM CST

Hello Renee my friend! Happy New Year to you and your family! Be blessed.
Richard Morgan <riconoire@yahoo.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Saturday, January 5, 2008 9:26 AM CST

Hi everyone! How was your Christmas? I hope it was wonderful and peaceful. Happy New Year too. We'll talk soon. Love always, Aunt Karen
Karen LaForest <klaforest63@hotmail.com>
Greenbelt, MD US - Saturday, December 29, 2007 7:32 AM CST

Hi All,

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I still check your site and continue to keep you in my prayers. E-mail me when you're going to be in Columbus and we can get together.

All our love,
Nathaniel, Aaron, Seth, Daddy Dan , and Miss Kathy
Kathy Speelman Kramer <kathykramer@columbus.rr.com>
Dublin, OH - Wednesday, December 26, 2007 7:26 PM CST

Hi Team Delaney,
We still think about you often. Hope all is well. Take care.
Lori McKenzie <lkm43054@yahoo.com>
New Albany, OH USA - Tuesday, December 11, 2007 8:03 PM CST

Hi,
I'm glad to hear the good news. I look at your website often for updates. I hope you're adjusting to life in Fishers. We loved that area and enjoyed the year we lived there. The community and the schools are great!!! Have you met the Hardee family yet? They live in Fishers and I had the opportunity to meet them at a dental office where I worked. You may already know them from church or school. They have a boy, Jake, who has a caringbridge website. His address is www.caringbridge.org/in/jake. If you get a chance to meet this family it would be great for both of you. Bridget(Jake's mom) is going through a lot of the 'now what' post-treatment issues that you went through a few years ago. I'm sure she'd love hearing from someone who's been through it. Delaney...you and your family will remain in our prayers. I'm glad you have this website so I can check to see how you're doing and see how much you and your siblings are growing up! I will never forget meeting you and your family outside Cozymel's in Dublin, OH. Take care!!!
Debbi <fishmama2@yahoo.com>
Hilliard, OH - Monday, October 15, 2007 8:02 PM CDT

Yeah! Thanks for the update and the new picture. You are all beautiful (and handsome, Josh). You remain in my thoughts and prayers. Love you! Aunt Karen
Karen LaForest <klaforest63@hotmail.com>
Greenbelt, MD - Monday, October 15, 2007 4:17 PM CDT

Woo-hoo for good news!! What a blessing.
Love, blessings, and tons of hugs,
Tanya
Tanya Nicole Servis <tanyans83@yahoo.com>
newark, de USA - Saturday, October 13, 2007 5:44 PM CDT

GREAT NEWS!!! What a relief for you guys! We always have Delaney and the rest of you in our prayers! The kids are getting so big and look great! Hope you have a wonderful fall!
Kellie Beresh - Jake's Site <scbkab@cox.net>
Omaha, Nebraska - Thursday, October 11, 2007 12:26 AM CDT

Yay!!!! Thank God! I'm so relieved for you and Delaney.
Anne Dauphin <annedauphin@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, October 10, 2007 6:19 PM CDT

We will say prayers that this latest MRI is just what all the scares we have had with Jake are - scares from very tough to read MRI's. We know now going into an MRI that things will never be clear and they are never really sure what they are looking at. It's a skull heavily damaged from surgery and radiation and full of snot all the time. His MRI's never really look the same and unless we have this one radiologist who knows Jake the best, we always get this same kind of report - "cannot rule out tumor reoccurance." It used to freak us out. Now we just know going in that that is what the report could say and if it does it takes a couple of days for everyone to decide if we should worry or not. Two years ago, half of them thought it was a relapse, half thought it was not. We went to the side of caution and he had a mastoidectomy to remove the suspicious area. Pathology results showed nasty radiated tissue and packed in there forever snot. We will say BIG prayers that that is exactly what Delaney has too. Hang in there and we hope you get a consensus soon!
Kellie Beresh - Jake's Site <scbkab@cox.net>
Omaha, Nebraska - Friday, October 5, 2007 6:53 PM CDT

Hello Diggs family,
I just want you to know I am praying about the MRI and hoping that the next update says the scans are fine.
Love, blessings, and tons of hugs,
Tanya
Tanya Nicole Servis <tanyans83@yahoo.com>
newark, de USA - Thursday, October 4, 2007 8:12 PM CDT

Hello to all. PLEASE keep us posted on MRI results. My prayers will be 10x's stronger then usual. Waiting anxiously. Love always, Aunt Karen
Karen LaForest <klaforest63@hotmail.com>
Greenbelt, MD - Monday, October 1, 2007 6:57 PM CDT

I Still Visit and check out the developments. Very happy about the developments and proud to call you my friend. Please keep in touch.

Good Luck to your kids as they call Indy (Fishers) their home :)
Vic <vtipp67@yahoo.com>
Toledo, OH USA - Monday, September 24, 2007 9:59 AM CDT

I still visit! I found Delaney via Christi Thomas's site some time ago

Nikki from www.bloggingforkids.shebecameabutterfly.net
nikki <pookielocks@yahoo.com>
columbus, oh usa - Wednesday, September 19, 2007 9:45 AM CDT

Hi Ren�e I was doing some long over due editing of my "Favorites" links and came across Caringbridge. It was fate that I should sign on so soon after you updated the site, although I have no idea how often you do this. I looked over who had signed in and when. I know who a few of the La Forest's are, but only through long lapsed email contact. However, I still remember that afternoon (I forget the year - 2002?) when Mike and I stopped by to visit (although I forget where it was). I was impressed by your strength and dedication. And (over the years), I still am.
I suppose Delaney is old enough to use a computer and use email, if so, I would like to exchange ideas with her and get to know her better. I assume your move to Indiana was to accept a new occupation. I don't like to move anymore, although Lord knows I did enough of it when I was in the USAF.
I hope you and th kids are not only well, but enjoying life.

Dale La Forest <dlaforest@socal.rr.com>
Torrance, CA USA - Sunday, September 16, 2007 12:13 AM CDT

Yeah! I am so glad to see an update and a great one at that! We started school August 13th, so we can beat you there! They are a little gung ho on education here in Omaha - oh well, if my only complaint is that we start school too early, then things are good! I can't believe the kids are in 4th 6th and 8th grade! Wow! I dared to put Jake's 5 year date on his last update too - December of 2008 is getting close and closer all the time! I know both of our kiddos will make those dates and many others well into their futures! I and I'm sure many others are faithful checkers of updates here on Delaney's site. She was our first source of information and inspiration when we started this battle. The first of skull Ewing's I ever found. Please keep updating as I continue to refer many other skull Ewing's to her site to give them the same inpriation I have gotten from your whole family's story over the years! Keeping you always in our prayers! Hope it's a great week and that the weather has cooled there in Indiana like it has finally here! Love these 70's!
Kellie Beresh - Jake's Site <scbkab@cox.net>
Omaha, Nebraska - Monday, September 10, 2007 11:24 PM CDT

I came across your site via another site on childhood cancer's, so while I am not familiar with your own history updates are good! Even though you may think no one is reading with the internet these days, there are lots and lots of individuals out there ck'ing on others that we don't even know just learn to care for via web. (Even when we don't post, we still read and care. :) God Bless your sweet daughter and your family! May the "all to soon" upcoming year be the answers to your prayers! After this hot summer, hope your winter there is mild! :)
Denise <dmarshall523@yahoo.com>
TN - Monday, September 10, 2007 0:27 AM CDT

Dear Diggs Family,
I am so glad thankful for the update that all is still well. I will continue to stop by about once a week and will continue to pray for your family.
Love, blessings, and hugs,
Tanya
Tanya Nicole Servis <tanyans83@yahoo.com>
Newark, DE USA - Saturday, September 8, 2007 9:40 PM CDT

Hi Renee! I'm so glad that things are going so well for all of you! If you get a chance, drop me a quick email as I'm not sure if your email is the same listed on the page. I'm not working for Wade anymore and am actually living in Illinois...not that far from you! Hopefully I'll hear from you soon!
Tracy Elkins <tracy_elkins@hotmail.com>
Pana, IL - Friday, September 7, 2007 10:38 AM CDT

Hi! I'm sorry it took me so long. I tried e-mailing but the pc wouldn't let me. It was so good to see you! Hopefully we'll see you at the picnic too.
Sara
Sara Richardson <saranbean@verizon.net>
Albany, OH USA - Sunday, August 5, 2007 1:40 PM CDT

Hello Diggs Family,
I just stopped by hoping for an update. I still stop by frequently but rarely sign. Hope things are going well.
Love, Blessings, and tons of hugs,
Tanya
Tanya Nicole Servis <tanyans83@yahoo.com>
Newark, DE USA - Monday, July 23, 2007 10:03 PM CDT

It's great to read the updates here and see the photos. Emilie is really growing up, and looking great. We missed her visits after you left--then we moved not so long after. So glad Delaney has been having good reports.
Julana
Dublin, OH USA - Saturday, June 30, 2007 4:39 PM CDT

Hope all is well there! We often have you guys in our thoughts and prayers. Hope the move went well and that life in Indianopolis is giving you a good job and good schools and good medical care! Will love to come visit again and hear of clear scans for Delaney this summer! Keep updating - we check often and love to see how things are going!
Kellie Beresh - Jacob's mom - Jake's Site <scbkab@cox.net>
Omaha , NE - Thursday, May 24, 2007 2:31 PM CDT

Hello, there is a hidden message here for you, but you've got to do a little bit of work to find it. Use the coin to "scratch" the surface to reveal your message

Love Viks

If you have 1 minute spare today please send an email to a sick child at www.postpals.co.uk
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Tuesday, May 22, 2007 5:20 AM CDT

Hi Renee, Emilie, Delaney and Josh, I hope you are all settled in your new school, house and job. It's always exciting to move and hope it's all good. Delaney, I think you have some tests coming up (or just had them). You're in my prayers everyday. Let us know when you hear anything. Have a great weekend. Love always, Aunt Karen
Karen LaForest <klaforest63@hotmail.com>
Greenbelt, MD - Saturday, May 19, 2007 7:29 AM CDT

If you need a referral for doctors to follow up with Delaney in Indy, visit www.caringbridge.org/in/jake I met this family when we lived in Fishers IN and they can probably help you find the best in the area. The are a wonderful family for you to meet! Good luck in your new home.
Debbi
Hilliard, OH - Thursday, May 10, 2007 7:17 PM CDT

Dear Renee: I read on e-sarc that you are awaiting some test results. I don't remember seeing anything posted that you were worried about. Perhaps it was just a mistake. You and Delaney are always in my thoughts and prayers. She is such a fighter!! She is a lot like her mom! Keep us posted. Nancy
Nancy Rienzo
Coral Springs, FL USA - Wednesday, May 2, 2007 8:49 PM CDT

I'm so thankful for the wonderful news! I hope things go well with the move and please update again soon!
Love, blessings, and tons of hugs,
Tanya
Tanya Nicole Servis <tanyans83@yahoo.com>
Newark, DE USA - Saturday, April 28, 2007 6:41 PM CDT

Hi Renee, Emilie, Delaney, and Joshua,

Congrats on the new job - it sounds wonderful! So glad things are finally going your way. You certainly deserve it! I wish you all the best in your new home and job. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Nathaniel, Aaron, Seth, Daddy Dan, and Miss Kathy
Kathy Speelman Kramer <kathykramer@columbus.rr.com>
Dublin, OH - Wednesday, April 18, 2007 9:06 PM CDT

hi renee emilie,laney and josh

happy easter and i wish you all the best in your new job, home and school

love you lots

aunt pam
pam nikkila <pnikkila@paychex.com>
berkely, mi us - Monday, April 9, 2007 3:26 PM CDT

Hey Gang!
It is great to see an update and one that appears to be great news all around. Good luck in your new position Renee. I hope all is well and the kids are doing well in school. Please keep in touch after your move. Delaney, you are getting to be so big and such a pretty young woman. Glad to hear from you and have a wonderful Easter and Spring Break vacation.
Rusty Carpenter <rcarpenter3@mchs.com>
Columbus, Oh - Saturday, April 7, 2007 6:47 AM CDT

Yeah, so good to see an update. Sounds like all is well. Enjoy the spring break and keep in touch! Love always, Aunt Karen
Karen LaForest <klaforest63@hotmail.com>
Greenbelt, MD 20770 - Wednesday, April 4, 2007 5:08 PM CDT

I feel bad that I haven't been by your page in awhile.Lots going on here.But that does not mean that I don't think of you for I always do.I do stop by your page to see and read the updates just haven't had time to sign your guestbook.
**~

BRENDA~**MY LOVING DAD'S SITE WITH A NEW YEAR ANOTHER ANGEL <brurka@shaw.ca>
****Edmonton~Alberta~Canada****, - Wednesday, February 14, 2007 0:31 AM CST

No News is good news huh!!!!! Hey everyone just stopping by to see how everyone is doing. I will come back later and hopefully I will see an update. I hope you guys are all doing good.......
Jeffrey Thomas <jat366@yahoo.com>
Reynoldsburg, Oh USA - Tuesday, February 13, 2007 1:27 PM CST

Hi Renee & Kids! Are you loving this winter weather that has finally arrived? The boys have been out of school three days, and I'm trying to finish up some freelance work at my old job. Things are hectic! Sure would like to read an update and hear from you guys. Keep warm!
The Garverick's <cgarverick@sbcglobal.net>
Powell, OH - Wednesday, February 7, 2007 1:40 PM CST

amy my name is tim green i work at the toledo paint facility. i have a couple of questions. 1. reimbursement on the longterm and short term disability,i've never been reimbursed. 2.will i get the $90.00 aweek after a1000 hours and araise of $2.45 at a 1040 hours? i'm new to this.
timothy green <shannsta4@sbcglobal.net>
toledo, ohio usa - Thursday, January 18, 2007 4:13 PM CST

Happy New Year everyone. I keep checking and wondering when the next update will appear. I hope Delaney is doing well, along with the rest of the family. Please update soon!
Amy D
Kentville, NS Canada - Thursday, January 4, 2007 10:41 AM CST

Hi Delaney and Family! Just wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas!!! Although you live in enemy territory now, I still love you:) Glad to hear all is well. I started traveling as a nurse last year and have been to San Francisco, Phoenix and now home to Cincinnati for awhile. It seems like it has been forever ago that we spent so much time being silly on J5. Miss you all!
Susan Brown <brown_2107@hotmail.com>
Cincinnati, Ohio - Saturday, December 23, 2006 0:53 AM CST

Hey Renee, Emilie, Delaney, and Joshua,

I can't believe how grown up you all look! It looks like life in that State Up North is agreeing with you. It was good to read your update. Renee, you mentioned being busy at work. Do tell - what are you up to these days? What kind of job is it? (Enquiring minds want to know :-) Life is more hectic than normal here. We're *finally* building a house on our lot (we've only owned it since 1989!!!) and getting this house ready to sell. The new house is supposed to be done before the end of the year. Dan wants to be in before the holidays - I have my doubts about that. It's only 9/10 of a mile away, so none of the boys have to change schools, which we're pleased about. One of the best things about it is that the mud room has a shower to clean filthy boys, and "cubbies" for the boys to hang their backpacks. No more excuses for leaving them on the floor. Yeah! Well, I guess that's it for now. Take care. I think of you often.

Love,
Nathaniel, Aaron, Seth, Miss Kathy, and Daddy Dan
Kathy Speelman Kramer <kathykramer@columbus.rr.com>
Dublin, OH - Tuesday, November 28, 2006 7:45 PM CST

BOO!

We just wanted to wish you a Happy Halloween and share a joke,

Why was the skeleton afraid to cross the road?

It had no guts!

Love from Everyone at Post Pals
www.postpals.co.uk

Postpals <info@postpals.co.uk>
- Monday, October 30, 2006 11:39 AM CST

So glad to have an update, glad Delaney has grown some and doing wonderful in school. All the kiddos look great!

Susie
www.caringbridge.org/visit/goatfarmgirl
Susie <luckygoat@gmail.com>
OH - Sunday, October 22, 2006 8:27 PM CDT

Hello,
I am glad to see everyone is doing well. We think of you often.
Lori McKenzie & Joey Biesiada
Lori <lkm43054@yahoo.com>
new albany, oh - Thursday, October 19, 2006 6:34 PM CDT

I have just recently read every entry in your journal. I'm so proud of ALL of you for your roles in this journey. And I'm glad you updated too! Have a wonderful Halloween! Stay strong and feel well.
Amy Dukeshire <amydukeshire@hotmail.com>
NS Canada - Thursday, October 19, 2006 12:52 AM CDT

Glad to hear all is well. The kids look great - love the new pic. We check on you guys all the time. We hope it's a GREAT Halloween and rest of the fall!
Kellie Beresh - Jacob's mom - Jake's Site <scbkab@cox.net>
Omaha, Nebraska - Tuesday, October 17, 2006 2:33 PM CDT

OK Renee, it's been a full quarter now, time for an update. How has the beginning of the school year progressed? What's up with each of the three kids? Your love life? Your job? Does Delaney have any test dates coming up? I pray for all four of you daily and check in periodically, so I'm just looking for a little updated info here!
Susan Emerson Beasley <semerson@columbus.rr.com>
Columbus, OH USA - Tuesday, October 3, 2006 8:57 PM CDT

hi renee, emilie, delaney and joshue

glad to hear all is going well! I have not written in such a long time..... I wanted you all to know you are never far from my thoughts.

I hope school is going well and I can see you guys soon!
Pam Nikkila <pnikkila@paychex.com>
berkley, mi us - Monday, September 18, 2006 12:45 AM CDT

Hope all is going well! Hope the fall weather is setting in and the kids are doing well with school! We think of you guys often!
Kellie Beresh - Jacob's mom - Jake's Site <scbkab@cox.net>
Omaha, Nebraska - Friday, September 15, 2006 3:57 PM CDT

Glad to hear that Delaney is doing well...I can't believe how much everyone has grown!!

Nichole
Columbus Children's Hospital
Nichole Ferris (McCormick) <ferrisn@chi.osu.edu>
Columbus, Oh Franklin - Tuesday, August 8, 2006 11:14 AM CDT

Hi delaney and emilie and josh , it is nicole doak from scottish corners !! i miss you all like crazy i hope you are doing good and all of you are happy and delaney healthy!!! well i miss you feel free to email me ok
Love, nicole
Nicole Doak <xoxodoakxoxo@aol.com>
dublin, OH USA - Wednesday, July 5, 2006 9:10 PM CDT

Hi, Renee and the 3 Little Diggs! I had to catch up and read back a bit to see how you guys are doing. So thankful that Delaney's latest scans were clear! Such a miracle that child is in so many ways! So glad to read too that Emile is doing so well and that it seems things are finally settling and somewhat "normal" again. "New normal" I should say, huh? I'm sure the challenges with Delaney are frustrating for her and all of you. We will keep you guys in our prayers that things are easier for the kids to understand and become more managable. Hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July!!!!

Kellie Beresh - Jacob's mom - Jake's Site <scbkab@cox.net>
Omaha , Nebraska - Monday, July 3, 2006 3:34 PM CDT

Hi Renee, Delaney, Emilie, and Joshua! Greetings from J5 and Columbus! I miss all of you soooo much! Glad to hear that Delaney is still cancer free! I love your pictures, everybody looks so happy and healthy! Hugs and Kisses!
Shannon Dew, J5 UC/PCA <shandares2dream@yahoo.com>
Columbus, OH USA - Saturday, June 17, 2006 2:01 PM CDT

Thanks for posting the new picture, the kids look so grown up!! Way to go Emilie on your grades, that's super! Congrats to Josh! Lastly, GREAT NEWS for Delaney! So happy that the test results showed no new cancer. What a relief to all. We're busy here with baseball and looking forward to more pool time once school is out this Thursday. Hope to see you this summer!
The Garverick's
- Sunday, June 4, 2006 7:14 AM CDT

Hi. I've been on the acor listserv a bit with a friend kelly who is 34. That list is so great and informative, but was overwhelming for me. Today I got back on because she's not doing well and I heard the GREAT news about Delaney so I came to your page for HOPE! thank you. Also....my inlaws live in Powell Ohio and my brother in Farmington Hills, MI...I'm a UM grad in Bio and worked at Motts for a short time as a patient sitter....so....it was neat to see that you've been to the same places. Love to all.
Suzanne Foley-Ferguson <PinusStrobus@maine.rr.com>
Scarborough, ME USA - Wednesday, May 24, 2006 8:38 PM CDT

What glorious news! Rejoice!
Love, the Thomas team Mom (Angela) <Email@ChristiThomas.com>
Tiffin, OH - Tuesday, May 23, 2006 11:33 AM CDT

Just wanted to let you know I am praying specifically for this pain in delaney's arm to be nothing to worry about.
sharon shields <sharonshields44@hotmail.com>
London, England - Tuesday, May 16, 2006 3:39 AM CDT

Hey, Guys! Glad to hear that all is well with Emily and Joshua. We are keeping Delaney in our prayers and hoping like heck that arm pain is nothing. Jake has pain in his extremities sometimes and it just seems to be chemo related. Will check back often for updates. Happy Mother's Day!
Kellie Beresh - Jacob's mom - Jake's Site <scbkab@cox.net>
Omaha, Nebraska - Saturday, May 13, 2006 5:31 PM CDT

Hey, guys! It's BJ - from Columbus Children's.

I'm praying for you guys.... Hope this is nothing.
Miss you all!

BJ George
Columbus, Oh - Tuesday, May 9, 2006 9:42 PM CDT

Hey, thanks for the update and my prayers are going strong. Let us know results of tests. Hope it's nothing. I love you! Love always, Aunt Karen
Karen LaForest <klaforest63@hotmail.com>
Greenbelt, MD - Sunday, May 7, 2006 8:10 PM CDT

Hello All! Wow, so much happened over three months for all of you. Glad to hear the Tim is back, closer to the children. They will enjoy having him closer. Josh is certainly growing into a fine young man. I bet he is enjoying the basketball hoop (Thomas & Matthew would be jealous :-)). The school year is wrapping up here, it doesn't seem possible, time really does fly. I hope we get an opportunity to meet up with all of you this summer!!!
The Garverick's
- Saturday, April 29, 2006 7:18 AM CDT

Happy Easter! I hope you all had a blessed and Happy Easter. I'm thinking of you and praying that all is well and that God continues to watch over you and give you the strength you need to continue fighting the good fight. I love you! Love always, Aunt Karen
Karen LaForest <klaforest63@hotmail.com>
Greenbelt, MD - Sunday, April 16, 2006 1:10 PM CDT

Keeping you in my thoughts and in my prayer's always.

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca~~THE PRAYER BEARS~~>
EDMONTON

, - Saturday, April 15, 2006 10:53 PM CDT

Renee and the 3 little (maybe not so little anymore) Diggs
Glad to find out that you are all togeather again - you sound really happy about it. Just keep hammering away at those doctors - I work for them now - I know - Have a Great Easter and next time you are in Cleveland let me know - i am less than 2 hours away - Love to you all - Linda (Jon's mom)
Linda Aleksandrowicz <lindarp1@verizon.net>
Erie, PA - Friday, April 14, 2006 12:50 AM CDT

Hadn't been to the site in a while and it was great to see an update. Sounds like things are going well for Josh and Emily. I am so glad about that. I'm sure you have such mixed feelings in regards to Delaney and dealing with her challenges. Happy that she is alive and for the treatment that enabled that to be, but at the same time so sad for the side effects that she faces everyday. We hope the deterioration to her glands, skull and brain do reach a plateau and soon. We know with your strength and determination, Delaney will deal with all of the changes she faces with grace and success. You guys are always in our prayers!
Kellie Beresh - Jacob's mom - Jake's Site <scbkab@cox.net>
Omaha, NE - Thursday, April 13, 2006 1:31 PM CDT

Hip hop, hippety hop
My �Easter Bunny� went off to the shop,
He bought me an egg and lots of chocs
And packed them into a cardboard box.
Then he wrapped it with paper and shiny string
It really was such a pretty thing.
Disaster struck when I opened the door-
He slid across the parquet floor,
He went round the corner and past the stairs
And finished up in a pile of chairs.
Of the Easter goodies not a trace,
he�d thrown them into my fireplace!
So a warning before you go opening doors
Make sure your �Bunny� has non-slip paws!

Happy Easter

With lots of love,

Everyone at Post Pals

Liz <loopy_blonde89@hotmail.com>
England, UK - Thursday, April 13, 2006 12:51 AM CDT
Delaney,Wishing you and your family a very blessed Easter.God bless,love&hugs,Linn,Daniel & Ariel

The Marrero's <gillinn7@msn.com>
port orchard, wa usa - Wednesday, April 12, 2006 12:12 AM CDT
Always thinking about you and the entire family and keeping you in our prayers.

Love,
Jodi Hansen (E-Sarc)
Mother of Rachel
Jodi Hansen http://www.caringbridge.org/mn/rachelhansen <FlyingCook@aol.com>
Lakeville, MN - Tuesday, April 11, 2006 10:56 PM CDT
Hello LaForest-Diggs Gang! Thank you for the update and welcome back Emilie! Lot's of changes for you guys and it's nice that your dad will be a little closer again. I hope you have a blessed and happy Easter. You're always in my thoughts and prayers. Renee we'll talk soon. I love you all! Love always, Aunt Karen
Karen LaForest <klaforest63@hotmail.com>
Greenbelt, MD - Tuesday, April 11, 2006 4:43 PM CDT
Hi Delaney ! I just wanted to tell you I still remember how soft and fuzzy your hair is ! That is so cool. I hope you like the Basketball Hoop you won, you're a lucky gal ! Say hi to Josh and your mom for me ! Scott Schmidt, the red haired guy at Lou LaRiche Chevrolet...
Scott Schmidt <scotmacpro@aol.com>
Plymouth, MI USA - Monday, April 10, 2006 8:53 AM CDT

Keeping you in my thoughts and in my prayer's always.
LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON , - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 0:49 AM CST
Hello Renee, Delaney & Josh! Check in everyday to see what's happening, would love to hear from you!! The boys are out for Spring Break (and of course the snow showed up). We aren't going out of state, but know there are alot of Ohioans headed south (wish we were heading the same way). We have a little overnighter planned, so at least we'll get away for awhile (and somewhere else other than a Cavs game :-)). Post your updates, and as always, call us if you're in Columbus. Hope everyone is in good health and spirits!
The Garverick's
Powell, OH - Saturday, March 25, 2006 11:26 AM CST
Hello Team Delaney! I stopped by to see what was shaking up north, but there's been no new entry, so I hope all is well for your family.
We're doing well. Riley will turn 12 on April 5 and Eden will be 6 on April 21. Time sure flies!
Sorry that we missed saying Happy Birthday to you. So Happy Birthday!
The Adams Family.
Shelly Adams <hondale@sbcglobal.net>
Westerville, OH - Tuesday, March 21, 2006 8:29 PM CST

May the Grass be soft as heather
as it sways beneath your feet
May smiles so bright and so cheerful
light up every face that you meet...

May your heart be ever hopeful,
and filled with glad songs to be sung,
And may the years always be kindly
to keep you forever young!

May the Luck of the Irish be with you...always, forever and a day!

Love,
~*Juli*~

Juli Merhaut <crazygal8705@yahoo.com>
Canfield, Ohio USA - Friday, March 17, 2006 8:09 PM CST
Happy Birthday sweetheart! I left a message for you on you mom's cell phone, hope you got it. Your card will be in the mail tomorrow morning. I've had it for like 2 weeks, and for some reason I thought I still had time to mail it, until I looked at the calendar today and realized I blew it! Sorry. Hope you had a great day. We love you! Aunt Karen and Kristy
Karen LaForest <klaforest63@hotmail.com>
Greenbelt, MD - Monday, March 13, 2006 9:29 PM CST
Delaney,
Wishing you a very happy and fun Birthday!
Kathy H.
T.O., CA - Monday, March 13, 2006 6:10 PM CST

Hugs,
Danielle
- Sunday, March 12, 2006 6:15 PM CST
Hi Delaney, Joshua, and Renee,

Just wanted to let you know we're still thinking of you and praying for you. We miss seeing you. Nathaniel was at the doctor today for his 11 year check up; Aaron and Seth turned 8 in December. Where does the time go??? We miss you guys. Are you getting used to having Emilie in TX? What a change for all of you. Take care of yourselves. We miss you.

Love,
Nathaniel, Aaron, Seth, Miss Kathy, and Daddy Dan

P.S. Did I mention that we miss you?!
Kathy Speelman Kramer <kathykramer@columbus.rr.com>
Dublin, OH - Monday, February 20, 2006 4:22 PM CST
Stopping by to say Hello and to let you know we are thinking of you and praying as well...Bearhugs...

The Prayer Bears Website

Mary Mabe <mmabe63@yahoo.com>
Coeburn, va Usa - Thursday, February 16, 2006 5:22 PM CST

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA/CANADA, - Wednesday, February 15, 2006 1:58 AM CST
Happy Valentines Day, Delaney and Family!!!
Kellie Beresh - Jacob's mom - Jake's Site <scbkab@cox.net>
Omaha , Nebraska - Tuesday, February 14, 2006 12:01 AM CST
Delaney! We were SOOOOO glad to hear from you and your family. Riley thought that you were one cool chick! He said that tell tell the funniest jokes ever. Eden couldn't believe it when I told her you lived far away in Michigan, she wanted you to some over and play this week.
I must tell you, Delaney, that I really enjoyed our converastions that the hockey game Friday night. You are high on my list of fun people to chat with. Any time that you plan to bring your mom back to Ohio, you need to call and let us know so that we can all get together and hang out. I still think you have the coolest reading glasses that I have ever seen!
Renee, your family is top notch. Thanks for signing the guestbook and opening up the lines of communication. My kids just loved meeting yours. It's so rare that Riley amkes a connection like he did with Delaney, I'd hate for him to lose that.
I'm sorry that I didn't get more of a chance to chat Friday night. Sometime the non-cancer kid needs the attention more the the cancer kid and I worked HARD to find that balance there in the arena, my feet still hurt!
Please stay in contact, we really enjoyed meeting you all and look forward to becoming friends.
My email will be below, please use it!
Shelly Adams <hondale@sbcglobal.net>
Westerville/New Albany, OH - Monday, January 30, 2006 10:53 PM CST

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Saturday, January 28, 2006 11:05 PM CST

Click here to sign the guestbook.

Click here to go back to the main page.

Click here to view older guestbook entries.