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HELLO EVERYONE,
~~I DO BELEIVE THERE IS A BIRTHDAY.... GIRL?
* IT CAIDENCE ! SHE IS 5? WOW !
~ ~~~ ~~~~> HAPPY BIRTHDAY,CAIDENCE <~ ~~~~ ~~ ~~ ~~~~~~~
love,
aunt karen
kk <rhkkane@comcast.net>
pitssburgh, pa ** usa *** - Sunday, May 17, 2009 10:13 PM CDT

DEAR APPLEBYS,

I DID NOT FORGET YOU, ON EASTER..... NOPE.
HOWEVER, DIDNT GET A NOTE, ON "THE DAY",(as i traditionally
like to do!)

SO, a ONE DAY "BELATED":
~> H A P P Y E A S T E R TO Y O U A L L <~

DID I JUST SAY,"BELATED" ?
WELL,..."THE >REASON< FOR THIS SEASON" AND CELEBRATION,
LASTS... FOREVER!
NOT "BELATED", AFTERALL !

HOPE THE BUNNY RABBIT ARRIVED~> ON TIME!

love,
aunt karen
kk <rhkkane@comcast.net>
- Monday, April 13, 2009 3:34 PM CDT

My Dear Kolton and Caidence, Well Easter is almost over and Uncle Steve and I are worn out from our weekend with you and your parents. We had such a good time and want to thank you all. Hope that you have a great week in school.
luv, Grammy.
Grammy Appleby <bkappleby@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA USA - Sunday, April 12, 2009 10:14 PM CDT

Hi all, everyone here would like to wish you a Happy Easter and wonderful Spring. I hope the Easter bunny is good to you Kolton and Caidence. I continually pray for the good health of Kolton. He is truly a miracle. Much love from the midwest.
Love, Sally, Sue, Marcia and Shirley
sally durrer <mommasal@htc.net>
waterloo, illinois - Sunday, April 5, 2009 1:41 PM CDT

Wanted to make you aware of a fundraiser we are doing in honor or Dr. Grupp. See Jared's page for the information. Maybe you can help by joining us at the event. Maybe you can't make it but will help with a donation. Something to think about.

Hope you guys are doing OK!

http://www.caringbridge.org/pa/jaredstrayer
Connie Strayer <cstrayer@embarqmail.com>
Boiling Springs, PA - Tuesday, March 24, 2009 3:04 PM CDT

DEAR KOLTON AND CAIDENCE,

~~> H A P P Y V A L E N T I N E'S D A Y <~~

love, aunt karen
- Saturday, February 14, 2009 11:52 PM CST

* * * * 2/13/09 * * *

DEAR KOLTON,
~~SO MANY HEARTS TO SEE,ON YOUR WEB-REMINDS ME OF
"A SPECIAL DAY" THAT'S HERE!
~DO YOU KNOW WHAT SPECIAL DAY I AM TALKING ABOUT ?
*FEB.13TH: YOUR ~> M O M S <~~ BIRTHDAY !
~ ~~ C E L E B R A T E ~> ALL DAY ~!
*EVEN...."EXTRA' KISSES FOR HER ?
o x o x o x o x o x o
Lv,
aunt karen

kk
- Thursday, February 12, 2009 11:23 PM CST

Melissa,

It was great meeting you at Dove PLC. I will keep Kolton in my prayers for continued remission and protection.

Love, Kim
Andrew's Page <kim.sprague@cox.net>
Ladera Ranch, CA USA - Wednesday, February 11, 2009 10:10 AM CST

Well, Well Kolton. The Steeler's are the World Champs of Football for the 6th time. Grammy got dressed up as a cheerleader for the occasion & scared a lot of people ha,ha. I hope that you and your Dad got to see the great game. Maybe next year your Eagles will learn how to play football and join the Steelers at the Super Bowl!!!!!
Luv Ya. Grammy
Grammy Appleby <bkappleby@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA USA - Monday, February 2, 2009 7:41 PM CST

DEAR KOLTON,
WELL..... I DO WISH THE EAGLES WERE PLAYING THE STEELERS
IN THE SUPERBOWL. BUT THE EAGLES DIDNT QUITE MAKE IT!

SO-0-000 NOW,I HOPE YOU WILL SCREAM FOR THE TOTALLY FAMOUS,
PITTSBURGH STEELERS..... SUPER BOWL 43; FEB 1ST !

* LETS KEEP "THE BEST"... IN PENNSYLVANIA! :-)

love, aunt karen
"SIX-BURGH", PA * * U S A * * - Thursday, January 29, 2009 10:39 PM CST

Hello Kolton, Well the snow is falling here and the streets are covered. No school today or tomorrow for the kids. I nearly took out a mail box with my car coming up the hill where I live. Uncle Steve let out a loud scream. I told him to get a hold of himself and he laughed. He also said this is great sled riding weather, where's Kolton and Caidence? Wish you where here too. Miss you. Luv, Grammy.
Grammy Appleby <bkappleby@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA USA - Wednesday, January 28, 2009 2:59 PM CST

hey KOLTON,
WHAT A WEB SLACKER I AM !!I TRY TO MAKE IT A POINT TO SEND
YOU A NOTE, RIGHT ON A SPECIAL EVENT DAY,HOLIDAYS,ETC.
~~ WELL, I BLEW IT THIS YEAR, HUH? ~~
I DID NOT FORGET...I WAS TOO TIRED TO DRAG MYSELF TO PC!
* BETTER YET.. I GOT TO SEE YOU,CAIDENCE,MANNIE AND EVEN YOUR PARENTS,AT CHRISTMAS, THIS YEAR!

~~~ HAVE A HEALTHY NEW YEAR: 2009 ~~

"that"s an order"!
lv,
aunt karen

kk
the "icy-burg", USA STEELER TOWN - Thursday, January 8, 2009 10:07 PM CST

Mery Christmas and Happy New Year

http://www.caringbridge.org/pa/jaredstrayer

Connie Strayer <cstrayer@embarqmail.com>
Boiling Springs, PA - Tuesday, December 23, 2008 7:06 PM CST

soooo happy to hear about the great news! have fun at disney! xoxo

Sarah
sarah de la rosa <sarahdellarosa@comcast.net>
pittsburrgh, pa usa - Monday, December 8, 2008 1:37 AM CST

Wnderful news about the scans. Celebrating with you. You are truly blessed. Have a fantastic time in Disney. We went at Christmas the year we went and it is so beautiful. Warm but beautiful lights and decorations. Enjoy it.

Connie Strayer <cstrayer@embarqmail.com>
Boiling Springs, PA - Saturday, December 6, 2008 7:46 PM CST

To My Jeti-In-Training to be. Five more days and we leave for Disneyorld. Grammy has the biggest smile on her face right now because of your great news. I knew that Jesus was watching out for you and your family. He's a pretty strong dude when it comes to asking for help. You remember that as you grow older.
Right now Uncle Steve and I are packing for our trip and trying to leave some room in the suitcases for stuff that you and Caidence may want to bring home, Lego's??? Princess Dresses???? (not for you) and of course Star Wars stuff. I'll see you in a couple of days.
Praise God for this wonderful gift of Health.
Love you all
Grammy.

Grammy Appleby <bkappleby@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA USA - Saturday, December 6, 2008 10:11 AM CST

The Lord is Mighty! Praise Him as we celebrate this wonderful season. I am so thrilled for you all. What wonderful news to hear.Have a great trip and a very Merry Christmas!
Love, cousin Sally
sally durrer <mommasal@htc.net>
Waterloo, il - Friday, December 5, 2008 8:11 AM CST

DEAR KOLTON JAMES,

I WAITED ALL DAY,ON WED.,FOR THE "FINAL WORD";(SCAN)
FINALLY,I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL.IT WAS ABOUT YOU! I HEARD THOSE EVER PRECIOUS WORDS:~~ " NED ".~~~

I SAID,OUTLOUD,& SOFTELY:"THANK YOU,MY LORD."

***AND THEN..I GOT A LITTLE~WILD~:I YELLED OUTLOUD:"YIPPEE-SKIPEE,MERRY CHRISTMAS,HAPPY NEW YEAR,HAPPY DISNEY,HAPPY EVERYTHING!**:-)

TODAY,I CALLED TREVOR: HE WAS SO EXCITED TO HEAR THE
GOOD NEWS.HE SAID:"I AM SO HAPPY...FOR MY FRIEND"!

ALL OF THE WOOLWINES ARE THRILLED.THURS EVE.,BETH WAS EXCITED TO TELL THIS NEWS,TO HER CHURCH BELL CHOIR.
BETH KEEPS THEM UPDATED;THEY PRAY FOR YOU!

NEXT,I CALLED HOLLY,AND I THNIK SHE SAID:"AWESOME"!
SHE TOO,CANT WAIT TO "SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS"

TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILY,KOLTON...I HOPE YOU TELL THEM:
" HEY,LETS KEEP ON CELEBRATING!* * :-)

~BLESSINGS TO YOUR PRECIOUS PARENTS,AND TO YOUR PRECIOUS SISTER, CAIDENCE ~

LOVE,
AUNT KAREN/xoxoxoxoxo
PS: GIVE SANTA ONE HECK OF A LIST !

"kk"
the ~~~br-rrrrr gh !~~, STEELER COUNTRY, USA - Friday, December 5, 2008 1:08 AM CST

Kolton & family,
That is the best news ever, no wonder you are always smiling!!!!! Have loads of fun in Disney and say hi to Mickey for us - and when you come back Matthew wants you to come over and play! Your pal,

Matthew Glovas & family <dmglovas@excite.com>
Easton, PA - Thursday, December 4, 2008 9:52 AM CST

Uncle Tom and I are so happy that everything has come back healthy and good. You are always in our prayers and thoughts.

Have a great time in Pittsburgh and in Disney.

Donna Dowd <dmdowd@aol.com>
Ridgewood, NY USA - Thursday, December 4, 2008 4:56 AM CST

We are all so excited for your family. No one deserves Disney more than you! Love, Hugs, Kisses and Happy Holidays from your Hermitage family.
Karen Scott <ajs1@htol.net>
Hermitage, PA USA - Wednesday, December 3, 2008 6:26 PM CST

Thats great news. Prayers are certainly answered.
Have a wonderful trip and see you all in a few weeks.
Love you all.......
Aunt LeAnne <gklo78@comcast.net>
- Wednesday, December 3, 2008 5:25 PM CST

Yahhhh!
I am so glad things are good. Was thinking of Kolton and praying for him too. He's a great kid!
:)
Becky Dickson
( your favorite teacher - hahaha)
Becky Dickson <beckydickson05@yahoo.com>
Easton, PA USA - Wednesday, December 3, 2008 4:29 PM CST

Way to go big guy, we prayed for good scans.Its great news. love ya. see you & caidence ( mom & dad too) in a couple weeks. just in time for santa
love bub-bup <trapjd3@comcast.net>
irwin pa ( pittsburgh ), pa - Wednesday, December 3, 2008 3:57 PM CST

DEAR KOLTON,

~~ OK KIDDO! BET YOU MITE FELL LIKE:"BEEN THERE,DONE THAT!"
(RE:THE SCANS!)
NO MATTER WHAT, YA JUST GOTTA GET IT DONE.

** THEN ON WITH CHRISTMAS "MAGIC",SANTA & AND LOTS OF FUN COMING YOUR WAY!***

~~~ I HOLD YOU,AS ALWAYS,IN MY PRAYERS ~~

LOVE,
AUNT KAREN

PS:TREVOR AND ALENA TYPED THERE VERY OWN MESSAGE TO YOU!
"kk" <rhkkane@comcast.net>
the "ice-burg": br-rr-rrr-rrr, PA ~~ USA ~~ - Monday, December 1, 2008 3:47 PM CST

Dear Kolton,

I will pray for you.

love,
Alena
p.s.: I am 5yrs. old
alena
Mohton, PA USA - Monday, December 1, 2008 3:32 PM CST

DEAR KOLTON
WHEN YOU GET YOUR SCAN THIS YEAR I HOPE NOTHING IS WRONG.
I KNOW YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH A BIG THING. I HOPE IT GOES
OK.
FROM, TREVOR
P.S. I WILL PRAY.
TREVOR WOOLWINE <RWOOLWINE@VERIZON.NET>
MOHTON, PA U.S.A. - Monday, December 1, 2008 3:21 PM CST

DEAR KOLTON,
2008
*REQUEST: WOULD YOU & CAIDENCE(together),PLEASE SHOUT TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS:

~~~ H A P P Y T H A N K S G I V I N G ! ~~~~

love,
aunt karen & uncle rand!
beth,ryan,..trevor,mason & alena!
craig,holly,..charles & clayton

(whew... just made it,before "The Day",officially ended)

kk <rhkkane@comcast.net>
*** Steeler Town **, ~~ USA ~~ - Thursday, November 27, 2008 11:16 PM CST

Glad to hear Kolton's foot is healing well. "normal" activity probably sounds good to him, I bet. Hope you all had a wonderful Halloween, filled with goodies and treats. Thinking of you.

http://www.caringbridge.org/pa/jaredstrayer

Connie Strayer <cstrayer@embarqmail.com>
Boiling Springs, PA - Thursday, November 6, 2008 1:29 PM CST

Happy Halloween to my very favorite wrestler and princess. I wish so much that I could be there to see you both go trick & treating for the evening, but I know you'll have a great time with all of your friends. Uncle Steve and I are going to dress up and sit in the garage to hand out our candy. I'll try and send you a picture of us so that you can see what we were. Love to you all. Try not to run Kolton, at least not yet.
Love Grammy.
Grammy "Carol" Appleby <bkappleby@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA USA - Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:30 PM CDT

Dear Kolton,

Neat pictures:
>You are a.....~~> Super Soccer Star <~~

>You can "toss the crutches" and walk!
YIPPEE....Just in time for.. "TRICK OR TREAT"!

~~ Hope You and Caidence get lots of TREATS! ~~~
(Mannie too?)

lv,
aunt karen
kk
***** USA **** - Tuesday, October 28, 2008 8:55 PM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,

CONGRATULATIONS~~ IN ALL THAT YOU ARE DOING,DURING THIS TIME OF HEALING!
MOVING AROUND,GETTING OUTSIDE,DOES HELP YOUR BODY TO HEAL!
(as long as doc approves!)YOU MOVE AROUND SO WELL WITH THOSE CRUTCHES,THAT EVEN I, SOMETIMES FORGET YOU HAVE THEM!

IT EVEN SOUNDS LIKE "BACK TO SCHOOL" WAS ENTERTAINING!
~~ YOU HAVE A VERY SPECIAL 1ST GRADE TEACHER ~~

LOVE,
aunt karen
karen: <rhkkane@comcast.net>
Irwin,, P.A. * * USA **** - Sunday, October 26, 2008 11:23 PM CDT

Kolton did a great job at school this week. I think he enjoyed motoring around in that wheelchair with me pushing. We liked racing the line leader to the door too! He's a great boy and I enjoy working with him!
:o)

Becky Dickson
(Kolton's 1st grade teacher)
Becky Dickson <beckydickson05@yahoo.com>
Easton, PA USA - Friday, October 24, 2008 7:06 PM CDT

Sounds as if all is going well. That is great. I should have given you some pointers on cast walking, since I was stuck on crutches and no weight bearing on my one leg for 5 weeks this summer. Didn't even think about it till now. Anyways, glad he tolerated the surgery. Keeping you in my prayers for continued good health.

http://www.caringbridge.org/pa/jaredstrayer

Connie Strayer <cstrayer@embarqmail.com>
Boiling Springs, PA - Thursday, October 16, 2008 10:41 AM CDT

Kolton, you look so-o-o good in the picture. All smiles. We are glad that it is over. You will be out of that cast faster than you know. Tell Mom and Dad that we are praying for all of you.
Aunt Donna <dmdowd@aol.com>
ridgewood, ny - Wednesday, October 15, 2008 5:35 AM CDT

Dear Kolton,

~~ Right there "beside you",(and your parents) today.~~
~~Could you tell? ~~

NO PLACE LIKE HOME:
NEAT:
getting to "see you",back home,this eve. An Awesome looking
cast too!

Prayers for your recovery & healing,will......> continue!

TRICK OR TREAT:
Dont you dare, try any "tricks",with those crutches or
treats may be in jeopordy !~~
(;~
- that time of year -
'.'
~~~

love,

aunt karen

"kk"
- Tuesday, October 14, 2008 11:42 PM CDT

Hey Kolton we will be thinking of you tomorrow. Also tell your parents Happy Anniversery too.....
Love to you all......
Aunt LeAnne & Uncle Gary <gklo78@comcast.net>
- Monday, October 13, 2008 5:12 PM CDT

~~~~~~~~~~> 4 GOALS & 1 ASSIST <~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~ W A Y TO GO K O L T O N ~~~~~~~

At tomarrows soccer game>>>> GO FOR ~> 5 ? < ~~

and HAVE FUN, WHILE GIVING IT YOUR ALL!

love,
aunt karen
"kk"
- Friday, October 10, 2008 1:24 PM CDT

Thinking of you guys and all the trouble that Kolton can get into with two crutches. Miss seeing you :)
Marsha Herber
Hoboken , NJ USA - Wednesday, October 8, 2008 9:05 AM CDT

Prayers coming your way for an easy and successful surgery. Boy I bet it will be hard to keep him down for 2 to 4 weeks. Hope all goes well without a hitch. THinking of you all. God bless.

http://www.caringbridge.org/pa/jaredstrayer
Connie Strayer <cstrayer@embarqmail.com>
Boiling Springs, PA - Tuesday, October 7, 2008 5:43 PM CDT

PRAISE GOD !!!! No melanoma ! that is great news. Thank you Heavenly Father for watching over this precious child !
Jackie
- Tuesday, October 7, 2008 9:58 AM CDT

DEAR APPLEBYS,

AS YOU CONTINUE TO MEET WITH DOCS,AND FORM A PLAN,PLEASE
KNOW SO MANY PEOPLE ARE PRAYING FOR KOLTON,AND ALL OF YOU.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I RECEIVED THIS PRAYER,FROM A YOUNG WOMAN,WHO IS STRONG IN HER FAITH.SHE ASKED THAT IT BE OFFERED TO YOU,VIA THIS WEB SITE:

"Heavenly Father" we come to you with heavy hearts but ultimate trust in your divine purpose, this family has faced so many tragedies and has been faithful to you all along and we ask that you continue to watch over each and everyone of them and let them know that you are beside them, and if it is in your will, we pray that Kolten can be healed of this latest scare of cancer for good so that he can continue to be as special as he is for many many more years. We love you and thank, in the name of your precious son Jesus !! AMEN , AMEN, AMEN !!!!"
~jackie~
(jackie)
- Monday, October 6, 2008 1:09 AM CDT

I just heard about Kolton. It knocked the breath out of me. We are keeping all of you and especially Kolton in our prayers. I am glad that so far they do not think it is cancerous. Hopefully it will stay that way. The pictures are wonderful. They both have gotten so big.

Happy very belated birthday Kolton.

Aunt Donna and Uncle Tom
Donna Dowd <dmdowd@aol.com>
Ridgewood , New York USA - Monday, September 29, 2008 10:42 AM CDT

I am so glad to hear that they do not think it is melanoma. That is a good thing. I will be praying for your little guy. Good luck on your next appointment.
God bless.

http://www.caringbridge.org/pa/jaredstrayer

Connie Strayer <cstrayer@embarqmail.com>
Boiling Springs, PA - Sunday, September 28, 2008 6:47 AM CDT

DEAR ZAK, MELISSA, KOLTON & CAIDENCE ,

~~ MELISSA,VIA YOUR WEB NOTE OF TODAY:
IT SEEMS YOU ALL FEEL:RENEWED,RELEIVED AND HOPEFUL"-
~~~~> "LOCK-IN",TO THOSE FEELINGS! <~~~

KEEPING YOU ALL,IN MY PRAYERS,
love,
aunt karen

"KK" <rhkkane@ comcast.net>
~~ IRWIN ~~, PA ** ** USA **** - Friday, September 26, 2008 5:18 PM CDT

Wow Melissa,
I did go read Kolton's info you have posted here. My heart is heavy for what you have been thru and I will pray for the best. Kolton is a very bright boy, and should do very well this year. Honestly, anything I can do to make his first grade year easier, I will try to do for you all. (although he did say today that school is boring and he only likes lunch!) Please keep me posted so I can help your family.

God Bless
Becky Dickson

Becky Dickson <beckydickson05@yahoo.com>
Easton, PA USA - Friday, September 26, 2008 5:12 PM CDT

Dear Applebys, Our prayer is that Colton is healed instantly from any kind of illness or cancer that may come against this fine and young boy. Acts 9:34 in the New Testament shows Peter through the name of Jesus Christ healed a man that had been bedridden for eight years. The power of our Lord is real to this day. God Bless Love Steve and Carolynn
Steve and Carolynn Krueger <krueger719@peoplepc.com>
Colorado Springs, CO US - Friday, September 26, 2008 1:07 PM CDT

We pray for only the best for Kolton
Alice & Wyatt Kane <kanewf24@q.com>
Cottonwood, AZ United States - Friday, September 26, 2008 12:16 AM CDT

I am praying that it comes back not being melanoma or anything else major to worry about. I am sure you are worried and scared.

When you say this sounds so familiar, praying it is not what you are thinking.

Keep us updated on what is going on. Thinking of you and keeping positive thoughts.

http://www.caringbridge.org/pa/jaredstrayer

Connie Strayer <cstrayer@embarqmail.com>
Boiling Springs, PA - Thursday, September 25, 2008 1:10 PM CDT

Dear Applebys ALL,

**UGH..is correct for the seemingly vague description of what has been "offered",to you,re:foot biopsy.
You are left to feel naturally anxious,in this"floatation place",that must seem all to familiar.

*I pray that less agressive sugery,if any,will be needed.

Kolton surely seems,in everyway,like a fast growing,healthy boy!

~ You are,as always,in my prayers ~~

love,
aunt karen

"kk" <rhkkane@comcast.net>
the ~ "BURG ," ~~, *PA* *** USA ****** - Tuesday, September 23, 2008 10:35 PM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,

* * * H A P P Y ~~>7th <~~~ B I R T H D A Y * * *

to

> > > Y O U < < < <

LOOKS LIKE YOU REALLY HAD SOME MAJOR...> FUN!
WAY TO GO, KOLTON !

LOVE,
aunt karen & uncle rand

"kk" <rhkkane@comcast.net>
, PA ** USA *** - Monday, September 22, 2008 9:15 PM CDT

Happy Birthday Kolton......WOW 7 Hope its a GREAT YEAR
Lots of Love
Great Uncle Gary & Aunt LeAnne <gklo78@comcast.net>
- Monday, September 22, 2008 7:20 AM CDT

DEAREST KOLTON,

"A FISHER OF MEN",TO BE SURE! WHAT AWESOME SIZE "FISHEZ"
YOU CAUGHT.THEY EACH LOOK-----SCARY,TO ME.THEY HAVE SUCH BIG
MOUTHS!

IT LOOKS LIKES LIKE SUMMER FUN WAS FABULOUS FOR BOTH YOU AND CAIDENCE. TERRIFIC PHOTOS!

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * * * >> SAY WHAT? << * * * * ~ ~ ~~~~~
YOU SOON WILL BE ~ 7 ~ YEARS OLD ?
WE CANT WAIT TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTH,...WITH....>GIFTS,OF COURSE!

-----------------------------------------
~WE PRAYERFULLY AWAIT THE MOLE REMOVAL/BIOPSY.IT IS GOOD "TO BE SURE",BUT IT AIN'T NO FUN FOR > YOU
LOVE,
AUNT KAREN
"kk" <karen: rhkkane@comcast.net >
THE "BURG", PA. **** USA **** - Tuesday, September 2, 2008 0:25 AM CDT

Kolton, Caidence, Mommy & Daddy, I can't believe how much Kolton is looking like Uncle Anthony right now, right down to the frown. I especially loved the pictures of Kolton on Kenny Kankaroo. I hope that your trying real hard at school this year Kolton. 1st grade will be so much fun if you listen and try. Caidence, you looked like you have been flying a plane for a long time, my pretty angel. I look forward to seeing you all in a few weeks to celebrate Kolton's birthday, the BIG "7". I love you all and think of you often.
Luv, Grammy
Grammy Appleby <bkappleby@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA USA - Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:47 PM CDT

Melissa - The pictures are darling!!! What great kids you have. You (we) are so blessed, aren't we?
Aunt Jan <petuniamay7@aol.com>
Oakmont, pa USA - Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:33 AM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,
SO I HEAR ~~~
YOU ARE GETTING READY TO BEGIN 1ST GRADE? HOW VERY EXCITING!
>IT IS FUN TO GO SCHOOL ALL DAY... YUP, IT IS TRUE!<

AND..CAIDENCE TO PRESCHOOL?

I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU ALL,AS THE FALL SCHOOL SEASON BEGINS.
~ NOTHING LIKE THAT VERY FIRST DAY:BRINGS BACK MEMORIES ~
Love,
Aunt Karen

"kk" <rhkkane@comcast.net>
, - Saturday, August 23, 2008 11:19 PM CDT

Hello checking back and hoping for an update on how things are going. Yes, even if life is boring and ordinary. Boring and ordinary actually sound good to me about now. Keep in touch.

http://www.caringbridge.org/pa/jaredstrayer

Connie Strayer <cstrayer@embarqmail.com>
Boiling Springs, PA - Wednesday, August 20, 2008 9:15 PM CDT

Hi,

I am the Dad of AJ, a 14 year old cancer victim. I wanted to make you aware (maybe again) and enlist your help for the Cure Childhood Cancer petition! The GREAT news is that CureSearch, LIVESTRONG and Alex�s Lemonade Stands have ALL written about the Petition on their websites! And TX Children�s and DUKE have both allowed us to setup paper versions inside the hospitals! WE ARE MAKING HEADWAY and are at over 11,000 signatures! But we need your help again. If you can please make your readers aware, email it around again, and give just a little publicity, I think we can make this happen!

Thanks again,
AJs Dad
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/CureChildhoodCancer

AJs Dad <ajsdad4227@gmail.com>
Wake Forest, NC - Sunday, July 27, 2008 7:45 AM CDT

Hello hope your summer is going well. I assume that no update means things are smoothly sailing along without a hitch. God bless and keep in touch.
http://www.caringbridge.org/pa/jaredstrayer
Connie Strayer <cstrayer@embarqmail.com>
Boiling Springs, PA - Wednesday, July 23, 2008 8:34 AM CDT

~~ JUNE 21,2008 ~~

DEAR ZAK,

SENDING YOU A 1 DAY EARLY, BIRTHDAY GREETING:

~~~ ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY T-O-O O >> YOU <<<< ~~~~~~~

love,
aunt karen
"kk" <rhkkane@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA ~ ~ USA ~~ - Friday, June 20, 2008 4:31 PM CDT

Happy Birthday to Caidence!! wow 4 years old. where does the time go? My babies are going to be 9 and 7 this summer. The kids look great. I love the pictures.
Love from the midwest gang, Sally, Sue, Marcia and Shirley
sally durrer <mommasal@htc.net>
Waterloo, il - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:58 AM CDT

DEAR CAIDENCE,

H A P P Y
B I R T H D A Y
TO

~~>> Y O U <~~~~

>>>>>> 4yrs. old !! <<<<<<<<

love,
aunt karen
kk <rhkkane@comcast.net>
Pittsbrugh, PA - Monday, May 19, 2008 9:49 AM CDT

Well,well,well Kolton. I guess the Flyers aren't as good as the Pittsburgh Penguins. We're going to the Stanley Cup Play-offs and now you have to go outside and yell in your best and loudest Appleby voice, "I Love the Pittsburgh Penguins!" Have Mommy take a picture of that for Grammy. If you could see me now, you would see a BIG smile on my face. I love you Kolton, even though you picked the wrong team. Luv, Grammy ps:GO PENS!!!!!
Grammy Appleby <bkappleby@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA USA - Sunday, May 18, 2008 9:33 PM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,
~FABULOUS EYE NEWS!~~
YIPPEE! I AM SO,SO HAPPY FOR YOU. :-)

love,
aunt karen
kk
Irwin, PA - Saturday, May 17, 2008 10:30 PM CDT

OKAY KOLTON,

~~ DID YA THINK THIS WASNT COMING? ~~~

READY?

~~~~~~~~> GO-O-O O O PENS < ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

NO PROBLEM...
THEY'LL GET IT DONE! :-)

love,
aunt karen

kk
~IGLOO TERRITORY ~, PA - Saturday, May 17, 2008 10:26 PM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,

GUESS WHAT? A NEAT STORY:
I LOOK,MORE OFTEN THAN I WRITE,AT YOUR WEB,FOR NEW UPDATES OR PHOTOS.JUST A COUPLE DAYS AGO,I DID PEAK,TO SEE IF A NEW UPDATE:NOT YET. WELL....> TODAY I GOT AN EMAIL,FROM A REALLY,REALLY NEAT PERSON,NAMED SANDY,THAT I USED WORK WITH. SHE COMMENTED ON YOUR UPDATE & YOUR NEW PHOTOS.
SO-0-0,I IMMEDIATELY RACED,YES,RACED,BACK HERE,TO YOUR WEB SITE,AND: ~~~>SURPISE!<~~~~

~~~~> I LOVE THE NEW PICTURES & NEWS! < ~~~~~~~

IT IS NOT A SURPRISE,TO ME,TO SEE HOW STRONG YOU ARE
ON THOSE MONKEY BARS!YOU ARE SO TALL:GROWING BY LEAPS &
BOUNDS!

THE EYE DOCTOR:I AM PRAYING FOR YOU,THAT YOUR "EYE REPORT" IS A GOOD ONE.

IT IS SO TERRIFIC TO SEE YOU & CAIDENCE,GROWING,PLAYING & LOOKING HAPPY.

TO MELISSA & ZAK: ITS GREAT,JUST GREAT,THAT YOU GET TO SHARE,ONCE AGAIN,~ GOOD NEWS ~!

LOVE
AUNT KAREN

kk <rhkkane@comcast.net>
irwin, pa - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:53 AM CDT

Hello there Family, Just got a nice surprise on the web page,what great pictures. Can't wait to see you all in 2 weeks. I'll be keeping you Kolton in prayers that your eye Doctor visit goes extremely well. As for you Caidence, I'll have a surprise for you on your birthday. I love you all. See you soon.
Luv, Grammy
Grammy Appleby <bkappleby@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA USA - Sunday, May 11, 2008 9:15 PM CDT

Hope you have a great day today.

Connie Strayer <cstrayer@embarqmail.com>
Boiling Springs, PA - Sunday, May 11, 2008 8:14 AM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,
I JUST NEED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT:
~~~ WOW ~~ YOU SURE CAN HIT A SOFTBALL!! YOU SLAMMED
THAT BALL,AND RAN THE BASES.I THINK IT WAS SOMETHING
LIKE > 11 < HOMERUNS! YOUR STRENGTH & POWER ARE AWESOME!
LOVE,
AUNT KAREN
kk <rhkkane@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA - Thursday, May 1, 2008 10:29 AM CDT

DEAR APPLEBYS~
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OF YOU! A DAY OF CELEBRATIONS!
~ I HOPE THE BUNNY MADE IT TO YOUR HOUSE, AND YOU FOUND
EASTER BASKETS FILLED WITH SPECIAL TREATS !

LOVE,
AUNT KAREN

kk <rhkkane@comcast.net>
- Sunday, March 23, 2008 4:31 PM CDT

Hi Kolton,

I am a friend of Carolyn, who is your friend Tanja's friend. I have been following your story since 2004 and am SO glad to read that you are doing so well!

Ali
VA - Sunday, March 9, 2008 9:39 AM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,
WHAT AN AWESOME FUNDRAISER TOM DID FOR YOU & FOR ALL CHILDREN WHO ARE FIGHTING CANCER!I DO BELEIVE I MISSED IT,THOU.IF SO,I WILL DONATE NEXT YEAR.
SAW "BALD TOM", THOU.
~~~ GREAT JOB~~
LOVE,
AUNT KAREN

"kk" <rhkkane@comcast.net>
irwin, pa - Saturday, March 8, 2008 11:10 PM CST

First off that is great what your family is doing to raise money. I did get the opportunity today to go on-line and donate. May you raise lots of money.
Sounds like all is well with the kiddos. God bless and stay healthy and happy.

http://www.caringbridge.org/pa/jaredstrayer

p.s. Happy belated birthday to you mom.
Connie Strayer <tinkerbell53@netzero.net>
Boiling Springs, PA - Thursday, February 28, 2008 1:42 PM CST

This is so great to hear that Kolton is doing well, after so much treatment and surgery! Thats one tough little kid.
We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers.

Love, Ross and Jewell Ferraro
Ross Ferraro <rossferraro@verizon.net>
Riverview, FL USA - Tuesday, February 26, 2008 7:15 AM CST

DEAR KOLTON,
I SURE DO HOPE THAT YOU AND CAIDENCE HAVE A VERY...
~~~~~~~~~~ HAPPY VALENTINES DAY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXXO
love and smooches,
aunt karen

"kk"
- Thursday, February 14, 2008 11:54 AM CST

to ~~~~~~~~> MELISSA APPLEBY <~~~~~~~~~~~~
YOU are one Very Special Person, to whom i wish to say:

~~~~~~~~> HAPPY, HAPPY > 30TH < BIRTHDAY !!<~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

i love you,
aunt karen/xoxoxo

"kk"
- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 12:09 AM CST

HAPPY '30' MELISSA! THE 30'S ARE EXCELLENT YEARS FOR TONS OF FUN! ENJOY!
wendy tarletsky <wtarletsky@q.com>
- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 7:23 AM CST

HAPPY 30TH MELISSA! We all hope you have a great day and remember it only gets better from here!
Love, icy in the midwest--Sally, Marcia, Shirley and Sue
and Happy Valentines Day to all of you!

sally durrer <mommasal@htc.net>
waterloo, il - Tuesday, February 12, 2008 12:50 AM CST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MELISSA!!! I actually remembered that it's early or mid-Feb, had 1978 stuck in my head, but thought that in reality you'd turn "29 forever" today. Can't believe you're that OLD! (HAHA) Really, you are just a baby. I'm excited, because I thought I had 15 yrs on you, but apparently not more than a dozen (or so...). I wish I could see everyone, & Ma Johnson really feels the tug of Pbgh too; I dreamt I was w/ y'uns last week, I didn't even know about Bruce's service then, Mom told me later. But I guess I'm entertaining 10 of Rod's closest relatives this summer in honor of his 40th BD; Rod told them they could ALL stay w/ us; but we couldn't sleep 'em all if we piled them on the floor like sardines!! So I guess I'm renting a beach house, trailer, or something. But I hope your day is marvelously happy, as "30" is certainly cause for celebration.
Carol & Rod Johnson-Hebert <caroljohnson@rrb.gov>
Westborough, MA - Tuesday, February 12, 2008 10:53 AM CST

DEAR KOLTON,
SAY WHAT?
A LITTLE BIRDIE JUST FLEW PASSED BY HOUSE AND WHISPERED TO ME,THAT >>YOUR MOM<< IS HAVING A VERY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY, FEB.13TH!
HINT: IT STARTS WITH THE NUMBER....> "3"

LOVE,
aunt karen
"kk" <rhkkane@comcast.net>
- Monday, February 11, 2008 9:26 PM CST

hello applebys!

i love the awesome new photos and update. wow! alot has happened out your way.you guys sure stay busy!
Prayers for Koltons eye and cataracts haulting? no problem.
my prayers for Kolton (and all of you)....are said everyday.
now, on with your.... hunt! br-rr-rr-r

lv,
aunt karen

"kk" <rhkkane@comcast.net>
ice burg, pa - Friday, January 25, 2008 4:16 PM CST

Dear Kolton,

I'm a friend of your Aunt Jan's. She and I prayed for your recovery. May God Bless You always!!
Mary J. DeLullo <mjdpgh@msn.com>
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Tuesday, January 22, 2008 3:33 PM CST

DEAR KOLTON,
AS A WEB "NEWCOMER", HAS JUST STATED: "HERO"! THAT DESCRIBES>>>YOU!
AND GEESE HUNTER, NOW? STAY WARM.
LV,
AUNT KAREN

kk
burg- (steelers-didnt do it !), pa - Monday, January 14, 2008 11:58 AM CST

Thinking of you and wanted to stop by to see how things are going. Hope you had a terrific Christmas and a Happy New year. May 2008 continue to bring good health and fun to you all. God bless.

http://www.caringbridge.org/pa/jaredstrayerC
Connie Stayer <tinkerbell53@netzero.net>
Boiling Springs, PA - Saturday, January 12, 2008 5:19 AM CST

Kolton, I found out about your cancer from your dad on HuntingPA. My son also had cancer. You youngsters who fight this disease are my heroes. You go through things that us adults could never survive. And you do it without complaining! You are so strong!

Keep on fighting! Heard your dad took you goose hunting; first of many hunts to come!!!

Bob Jamison <rjamison@pa.rr.com>
Franklin, PA - Sunday, January 6, 2008 5:07 PM CST

Happy New Year to you all! I hope 2008 is a blessed year for all of you!
Love, from Sally, Marcia, Shirley, Sue here in the midwest Hugs and Kisses!
sally durrer <mommasal@htc.net>
waterloo, il - Friday, January 4, 2008 2:29 PM CST

Melissa & Zack,

I'm so happy that all our prayers have been answered in regards to Kolton's remission! What a blessing! And wishing you and your entire family blessings in 2008!

Much love,
Debbie
Debbie Friedman <dfriedman@howardhanna.com>
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Thursday, January 3, 2008 6:37 PM CST

~~~~~~~~~~~~>> 2008 <<~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

HAPPY NEW YEAR to ALL OF YOU !

lv,
aunt karen
kk
the "burg", - Tuesday, January 1, 2008 12:30 AM CST

DEAR KOLTON JAMES,

MERRY CHRISTMAS,2007: TO YOU,YOUR SISTER CAIDENCE,YOUR
PARENTS,AND to ALL OF YOUR FAMILY,NEAR OR FAR!

"AND TO ALL A GOOD NITE......"
z-zzzzzzzzzz

LOVE,
AUNT KAREN

"kk"
"the burg", pa Steeler Country ! - Tuesday, December 25, 2007 8:46 PM CST

Hello to all, Merry Christmas! I just know Santa is going to be good to Kolton and Caidence. They couldn't be any cuter! I am so happy you are so blessed with continued good news this christmas. May you have a wonderful time celebrating the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ and may you have a blessed Christmas and New year!
Love, Cousin Sally
sally durrer <mommasal@htc.net>
waterloo, il - Monday, December 24, 2007 11:58 AM CST

DEAR KOLTON AND CAIDENCE,

I THINK I HEARD SANTAS SLEIGH BELLS, LAST NITE ?
~~ DID YOU HEAR THEM?

HE KNOWS HOW TO GET TO YOUR HOUSE. HE KNOWS EVERYTHING
ABOUT YOUR WHOLE FAMILY!

LOVE,
AUNT KAREN
"kk" <rhkkane@comcast.net>
Steeler Country, - Sunday, December 23, 2007 3:37 PM CST

Great news! Way to go Kolton! Enjoy this extra special Christmas. Keeping you in thought and prayer. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! God bless,
Elisa Kent : )
- Thursday, December 13, 2007 3:20 PM CST

Great news Kolton and family.Keep hanging in there and doing what you've been doing for a year!!!!

re456yuhgvcxza - from Alena (it says "Kolton")

I think of you guys often. Hopefully we can see you over Xmas in Pittsburgh.
love Beth (and Alena)

Beth Woolwine <rwoolwine@verizon.net>
Mohnton, pa berks - Saturday, December 8, 2007 1:34 PM CST

Way to go buddyboy,great news. I new you could do it. see ya in a couple weeks. i love ya. & Caidance too
BUBBUP <TRAPJD3@COMCAST.NET>
IRWIN, PA USA - Friday, December 7, 2007 1:48 PM CST

Dear Kolton, Zak, Melissa & Caidence. I am so excited about the news. What a wonderful gift from God and Dr. Grupp. I'm so proud of you all but especially you Kolton. Grammy could never lay on a table for a 1/2 hour. What a big boy your becoming. And Caidence,to sit around waiting takes a lot of energy, but you did it. Good Girl. I love you all and wish that I could be there to help you celebrate. I am in my heart. Love, Grammy
Grammy Appleby <bkappleby@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA USA - Wednesday, December 5, 2007 11:40 PM CST

I'm SOOOO glad to hear the good news! You know that I am always thinking of Kolton and the fam! XOXO
Sarah De la Rosa <sarahdellarosa@comcast.net>
Manor, PA - Wednesday, December 5, 2007 7:00 PM CST

I really enjoyed readding about the good news and recent history. Thank God for the news. Our prayers will continue. The pictures are great.
Aunt Donna <dmdowd@aol.com>
- Wednesday, December 5, 2007 5:30 PM CST

I celebrate "normal" scans with you too. And you are so right, that is the best Christmas present ever!!! Who could ask for anything more. NOT ME!!! Have a wonderful Holiday season. I noticed today that Kolton has a giving tree on Lunch for life site too. I will go there directly and donate in honor of Kolton who is winning his battle against NB. We are winners today and always. God bless.

http://www.caringbridge.org/pa/jaredstrayer
Connie Strayer <tinkerbell53@netzero.net>
Boiling Springs, PA - Wednesday, December 5, 2007 3:11 PM CST

DEAR KOLTON,

SCAN NEWS:
NOT A DOUBT. YIPPEEEEEEE !!!

ON THANKSGIVING DAY, YOU TOLD ME YOUR VERY FAVORITE HOLIDAY WAS....CHRISTMAS.
*I CAN SEE WHY: YOU JUST GAVE US THE BEST GIFT EVER!

OK... MAYBE IT HAD A LITTLE, TINY SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ANTICIPATION OF THE TOYS YOU HOPED TO BE GETTING FROM SANTA ON CHRISTMAS MORNING! CAIDENCE TOO.

LOVE,
UNCLE RAND & AUNT KAREN

"KK"
STEELER COUNTRY, PA GOT IT DONE ! - Wednesday, December 5, 2007 1:38 PM CST

That's AWESOME Kolton!! I will continue to keep you in my prayers!! :) Have a wonderful holiday!!
Jenna Milkovits <jenna426@aol.com>
Hometown, PA Schuylkill - Wednesday, December 5, 2007 1:22 PM CST

Melissa, Zak, Kolton and Caidence -- SO SO happy to hear this, we've been thinking about you guys a lot. Can't wait to see you next weekend!!!
Marsha and Eric TREILING - whooooo <mherber@lehman.com>
- Wednesday, December 5, 2007 1:17 PM CST

DEAR KOLTON,

THIS WEEK IS YOUR SCAN: YUKY THAT YOU HAVE TO MISS SOME
PLAYTIME AND SCHOOLTIME.

SO MANY PEOPLE ARE PRAYING & WAITING FOR THE NEWS WE DO BELEIVE WE WILL HEAR. THOSE EVER PRECIOUS INITIALS: "NEC"!

I LOVE YOU,
AUNT KAREN
kk <rhkkane@comcast.net>
the saturated, rainy ..."burg", - Sunday, December 2, 2007 4:54 PM CST

DEAR KOLTON,

HAPPY LATE THANKSGIVING~ AND~ EARLY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

YOUR FRIEND,
GABRIELLA ANDREO
g.a.
- Friday, November 23, 2007 2:33 PM CST

DEAR APPLEBYS,

~~ HAPPY THANKSGIVING~ 2007!

I WAS SO GLAD TO GET TO SEE ALL 4 OF YOU! TIME WAS
BRIEF, BUT VERY PRECIOUS, INDEED.
NEVER A DOUBT ABOUT HOW MUCH THERE IS TO BE THANKFUL FOR!
*KOLTON DID MENTION THAT HIS VERY, MOST
FAVORITE HOLIDAY IS ....CHRISTMAS!!
*CAIDENCE AGREED!

LOVE,
AUNT KAREN

kk <rhkkane@comcast.net>
THE "BURG", - Thursday, November 22, 2007 9:43 PM CST

Hey Kolton, Happy Birthday! Glad to see everything is still going well for you and your family. Check with us next time you are visiting Grammy Appleby. We haven't seen you for a while. Tell your Dad that Matthew has harvested three deer so far (Dad-0). See you soon I hope.
Dave, Karen, & Matthew
Dave Smith <smithdlskjs@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA USA - Sunday, November 18, 2007 7:43 PM CST

Wow! I was reading your sons journal and he is so adorable. I was amazed to find that we have the same B-day - September 22!!! (expect I was born in 1990). I like to learn about neuroblastoma and the children who have it because I want to be a ped. oncologist.
Lauren Fattig <drtbkchick42@aol.com>
Anderson, IN United States - Saturday, November 17, 2007 6:48 PM CST

Hello and glad all is going well. The kids look terrific. Keep bugging and I am sure you will eventually get those scans scheduled..been there, done that waiting on a script. I just calling and bugging and eventually it happened.
Don't forget the lunch for life fund raiser is underway. I see Kolton has a tree there. Go and raise money.
Well Glad the birthday went well without a hitch. Good luck on upcoming scans.

Connie Strayer <tinkerbell53@netzero.net>
PA - Sunday, November 11, 2007 5:45 AM CST

Thanks for the update! I've been watching for one. Sounds like all of you have been very busy. Love, Linda
Linda Hinson <lindahinson@verizon.net>
Allentown, PA USA - Thursday, November 8, 2007 7:21 PM CST

DEAR KOLTON,

CONGRATULATIONS...BIG TIME, FOR SCORING NOT ONE, BUT
>>3 GOALS<<, IN SOCCER!! YOU KEEP GETTING BETTER AND BETTER !

I LOVE ALL OF THE NEW PHOTOS AND .......... alas, an... "UPDATE"!:-) YIPPEE!!
*i can see why there was a bit of an update "delay": alot of fun and exciting things happening out your way!

love,
Aunt Karen
ps: please let "us" know, Melissa, if you want all of your "web guests", to hammer in on the doc, to get that scan script!:-)

karen
STEELER COUNTRY-GOT THE JOB DONE !, #1 - Wednesday, November 7, 2007 1:26 PM CST

What wonderful pictures! Caidence, you made a beautiful Snow Princess and Kolton. . . at first I thought I was looking at a real Storm Trooper and than I realized that it was you. You got Grammy all excited there. I was wondering how you got Star Wars to come to your house. Looks like you both had a wonderful time. See you soon. Love, Grammy
Grammy Appleby <bkappleby@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA USA - Tuesday, November 6, 2007 10:17 PM CST

Hi Kolton. I looked tonight to see if you had any new pictures on the web page but no new ones. I hope that you and Caidence had a fun time Trick & Treating. Grammy only had 18 kids come to her house this year. I guess everyone is growing up in this neighborhood. Uncle Steve went to a party as a Zombie. That is someone who's all white and walks funny. I scared some kids just being myself (HA, HA, HA, only kidding). Well, I hope you saved me some candy for when I come out. If not, I'll have to tickle you. I love you and Caidence, Mommy and Daddy too. Grammy

Grammy Appleby <bkappleby@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA USA - Wednesday, October 31, 2007 10:43 PM CDT

DEAR KOLTON AND CAIDENCE,

"TRICK OR TREAT......" (i shall let you finish that line,any ol silly, way you wish!)

DRESS UP; GET THOSE TREATS !

~~~~~ HAPPY HALLOWEEN :-) ~~~~~~~

LV,
AUNT KAREN

"kk"
PITTSBURGH STEELER CITY, PA " we are on top !" - Monday, October 29, 2007 2:46 PM CDT

First off I must say HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY. I do not know how I missed it. I hope you had a wonderful birthday filled with fun.

Hope school is going well for you.

It is hard to believe how much the weather has changed within the past few weeks. Fall is here and winter on its' way soon.

Well hope to hear an update soon. Thinking about you. God bless.

http://www.caringbridge.org/pa/jaredstrayer
Connie Strayer <tinkerbell53@netzero.net>
Boiling Springs, PA - Saturday, October 27, 2007 9:08 PM CDT

Happy Belated Birthday.

You certainly had a fun-packed summer. Let me know when you head up to Penn State, I may just want to tag along!!

Best to you all
Nicole Ronoc <njronco@verizon.net>
Whitehall, PA - Sunday, September 30, 2007 8:07 PM CDT

Happy Belated Birthday Kolton!!!
I was so glad to see all the pictures with comments. It is so great to you as a family particapiting in a lot of fun activities! I hope Kolton's love of school continues and he makes lots of friends. Love you all,
Love cousin Beth

Beth Woolwine
mohnton, pa berks - Thursday, September 27, 2007 12:22 AM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,
!!!! HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY, TODAY !!!
*I ASKED YOUR GRAMMIE TO KISS YOU 6 TIMES, FOR ME.
BUT IT SHOULD BE >7< TIMES...YA NEED ONE EXTRA: TO GROW ON!

LV,
AUNT KAREN
KK <RHKKANE@COMCAST.NET>
- Saturday, September 22, 2007 2:19 PM CDT

Happy Birthday Kolten. Your a "BIG 6" year old now. I hope you enjoy your party.

Love
Aunt Christine
Christine
- Friday, September 21, 2007 3:31 PM CDT

~~~ *** SAY WHAT? ~~~
THERE ARE MANY BALLOONS, THAT I DO SEE.
PERHAPS, CAUSE> YOU ARE TURNING 6,< ON SEPT 22!

~~~~ HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY, KOLTON JAMES! ~~~~~~~~~

I SURE WILL CELEBRATE THAT DAY!

YOU HAVE FUN,......... ALL DAY LONG!

LV, AUNT KAREN

KK
STEELER COUNRTY! - Thursday, September 20, 2007 2:59 PM CDT

Hey there Kolton and Caidence, I so enjoyed the pics. They brighten my days. I see that you have a Birthday in 1 week Kolton. Grammy still remembers the morning that you were born, and here you are turning 6. WOW, how you have grown. Riding a bus to school with all of the other children and being so good in class. I hope that you haven't gotten in trouble with the teacher as yet. You don't want to break last year's record.
And now you Caidence are in Pre School. Grammy is going to have to get direct TV to your home so that she gets to see both of you grow and change without me missing anything. As always I miss you both, Mommy and Daddy too. I look forward to seeing you all real soon. God bless you and keep you. Love you Kolton. Love you Caidence.
Grammy
Grammy Appleby <bkappleby@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA USA - Friday, September 14, 2007 9:37 PM CDT

HELLO ALL~

AWESOME NEW PHOTOS AND ONE HECK OF AN "UPDATE!"
~~~~ YOU SURE HAVE BEEN BUSY. ~~~~~

SORRY,I CANT PICK A FAVORITE,IN PHOTOS,THEY'RE ALL GREAT!

ENJOY "FALL START-UP!" SEEMS FALL-ISH, WITH SCHOOL, BUT NOT RE WEATHER!

LV,
AUNT KAREN

KK <RHKKANE@COMCAST.NET>
THE BURG...AGAIN!, - Monday, September 3, 2007 1:50 PM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,
I THINK I HEARD SOME NEWS!
YOU STARTED KINDERGARTEN THIS WEEK!
~~AND YOU RIDE THE SCHOOL BUS!
~~~~ TRIPPLE ZOOWIE!~~~~~
WE CANT WAIT TO HEAR MORE. YOU ARE AWESOME!
LV,
AUNT KAREN

KK <RHKKANE@COMCAST.COM>
THE BURG, STEELER COUNTRY - Thursday, August 30, 2007 3:06 PM CDT

Wanted to stop by and wish you well in school. Our school starts this Tuesday. I am looking more forward to it than the kids (smile). Summer sure did fly by this year. Have a great weekend.

Connie Strayer <tinkerbell53@netzero.net>
Boiling Springs, PA - Sunday, August 26, 2007 6:09 AM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,

PRE-PARE, TO ......BE-WARE!

IT'S STEELER TIME!

(the new mascot?i think he is scary.please dont be scared!)

LV,
AUNT KAREN
ps:i knew you couldnt possibly live without this pre- season comment!
kk <rhkkane@comcast.net>
the "BURG", PA - Saturday, August 18, 2007 9:10 PM CDT

hello all ~
WELL,..... does Mannie stay or ?
many folks waiting to hear!
LOVE,
aunt karen
ps: too soon for Steeler pep talks ? :-) never! stay
tuned.
kk <rhkkane@comcast.net>
THE "BURG", PA > STEELER COUNTRY - Sunday, July 29, 2007 10:40 PM CDT

Sounds like you all are having a great summer. Fun is what it is all about. Great pictures. May the rest of the summer continue to bring fun and enjoyment your way. Hope sometime we can link up together. Good luck at the docs and hope the dog can stay.

Connie <tinkerbell53@netzero.net>
Boiling Springs, PA - Sunday, July 29, 2007 6:13 AM CDT

Helllooo Kolton and Caidence! I love the new quad! I bet you are a pro by now! Hope you are haveing a great summer! It was fun seeing you ant your nan and pap's anniversary party, I hope you had a good time! Can't wait to see you soon! Love ya lots!
Carissa Kistler <Chrissa84@comcast.net>
- Saturday, July 28, 2007 12:39 AM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,
COMGRATS ON YOUR SOCCER MEDAL-WELL DESERVED, ESP.AFTER
MAKING YOUR BIG GOAL!
I MUST ADMIT, MY FAVORITE PHOTOS ARE OF THE BEACH! WOW,
THAT DOES LOOK SO VERY INVITING.
YOU AND CAIDENCE ARE CERTAINLY HAVING A FUN SUMMER. PLEASE
DONT SPEAK OF....SCHOOL. IT'S STILL TOO SOON! ENJOY PLAY
DAZE.
WE WILL AWAIT THOSE ALLERGY TESTS!
LOVE,
AUNT KAREN
KK
- Friday, July 20, 2007 10:12 AM CDT

I always look forward to the updates and new pictures. My favorite ones this time are from the beach! The ocean looks so inviting, especially after the past few days of HOT and humid weather. It looks like you are having a great summer. I'm still looking forward to getting together...hopefully sometime soon. Love, Linda
Linda Hinson <lindahinson@verizon.net>
- Wednesday, July 11, 2007 8:57 PM CDT

Hey Kolton & Caidence, Got to look at the new pics on the web sight today. Enjoyed them all,especially the beach ones. They bring back sum great memories. I also wanted to thank you for the wonderful weekend that you gave me. I so liked our ride home and I learned so much from you Kolton. Your one smart young man. Where would Grammyu be without you and Caidence. I can't wait till you camo back in 2 weeks for the reunion. See you then. Hope all went well with the doctor's.
Love, Grammy
Grammy Appleby <bkappleby@comcast.net>
Irwin, PA USA - Wednesday, July 11, 2007 3:01 PM CDT

Glad to hear things are going well. The pictures are great! The kids look like they're really enjoying the summer. Take care and as always you're in my prayers. God bless, elisa : )
Elisa Kent
Larimer, PA - Wednesday, July 11, 2007 1:20 PM CDT

Great pics of the kids!! Hope you keep having a great summer! Marcia and Shirley say Hi too.
Love, Cousin Sally
sally durrer <mommasal@htc.net>
waterloo, il - Tuesday, July 10, 2007 4:16 PM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,
**** HAPPY BELATED >JULY 4TH, 2007THE REASON IT'S "BELATED: YOU AND CAIDENCE WERE HERE IN THE "BURG".
**BETTER YET: RIGHT IN MY BACKYARD!** DOING THE "GLIDE RIDE",SWINGS, BUBBLES; RUNNING; PICNIC,ETC. ALL WITH YOUR
SISTER AND 4 OF YOUR 2ND COUSINS: CHARLIE, TREVOR, MASON AND ALENA.
~~~ 6 KIDS... WOW ! IT WAS A TERRIFIC BLAST!~~~~~

CAIDENCE(3) TOOK A COUPLE UNEXPECTED "HITS" FROM "BABIE
CHARLIE"(14MONTHS), IE: A SOFT,TOY GOLF CLUB!HE DIDNT KNOW ANY BETTER,ALTHO HE IS LEARNING. SHE STARTED TO TAKE A SWING AT HIM, BUT WE SAVED CHARLIE, AND EXPLAINED IT, AS BEST WE COULD, TO CAIDENCE. AFTER THAT, SHE HANDLED HIS
SURPRISE SWATS, QUITE WELL :-)

KOLTON, YOU GOT TALLER! PLUS, YOU RAN FASTER
THAN I COULD EVEN BELEIVE!

~~`WHAT A SURPISE TO HAVE YOU AND CAIDENCE ARRIVE!~~~

LV,
AUNT KAREN

KAREN KANE <RHKKANE@COMCAST.NET>
IRWIN, PA - Thursday, July 5, 2007 10:59 AM CDT

Congrats on the 3 years since diagnosis! Glad to hear that Kolton is doing well. My son, Daniel, will be at the 2 year off treatment milestone this month and he is also doing great.

www.caringbridge.org/pa/danielcooper
Barbara Cooper <barbe2700@yahoo.com>
Havertown, PA - Monday, July 2, 2007 5:12 PM CDT

Love the pictures! we'll keep you in our prayers regarding Kolton's eye and the emotions you all must be going through. Happy Belated Birthday cousin Zak!!!

Beth W.
mohnton, pa - Monday, June 25, 2007 8:55 AM CDT

DEAR ZAK,

HAVE A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ...... YOUNG MAN!
YUP, 31 IS VERY YOUNG!

(TRADE YA? :-)

LV,
AUNT KAREN
KK <RHKKANE@COMCAST.NET>
- Thursday, June 21, 2007 12:38 AM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,
IT IS "T MINUS 24 HRS", TIL YOUR DAD, "ROLLS OVER" INTO
THE OLD AGE OF................>> 31 <<<
I HOPE YOU TEASE HIM, REALLY WELL, FOR ME.

* HOW ABOUT TICKLE HIM 31 TIMES? + 1 extra, FOR GOOD LUCK !

LV,
AUNT KAREN/xoxoxoxoxo
kk <rhkkane@comcast.net>
- Wednesday, June 20, 2007 11:01 AM CDT

DEAR ZAK,
JUNE 17TH: H A P P Y F A T H E R S D A Y !

JUNE 21ST, BRINGS YET ANOTHER SPECIAL DAY YOUR WAY...
A BIG "OL".......... BIRTHDAY!

LOVE,
AUNT KAREN
karen kane <rhkkane@comcast.net>
- Saturday, June 16, 2007 8:45 PM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FIRST SOCCER GOAL ~~ WOW ~~~
AWESOME! WAY TO GO!

I AM GLAD YOUR "THREW YOURSELF", INTO CELEBRATING !

LOVE,
AUNT KAREN
karen <rhkkane@comcast.net>
- Saturday, June 16, 2007 8:11 PM CDT

I love the pictures of the dog in the pool with the kids!!
Love, Linda
Linda Hinson <lindahinson@verizon.net>
Allentown, PA USA - Thursday, June 14, 2007 8:52 PM CDT

oops, sorry for the big "spacing error".
LV,AUNT KK
KK <RHKKANE@COMCAST.NET>
- Sunday, June 10, 2007 5:32 PM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,

THE "WORDY, DEEP THINKER", HAS RETURNED.
CREDIT PLEASE: USUALLY I AM ON TOP OF NEW PHOTOS AND UPDATES! I THOUGHT CAIDENCE BIRTHDAY WAS LONG OVER !
HOW NEAT THAT SHE GOT TO STRECTCH IT OUT.... FUN !

YOU HAVE ONE HECK OF ALOT GOING ON. AS USUAL, I STRUGGLE TO FIND A FAVORITE PHOTO,OF YOU AND OF "THE BIRTHDAY GRIL" !
SO.... I 'LL PROBABLY JUST SAVE THEM ALL ! :-)

>YOU ARE A GRADUATE! < * CONGRATULATIONS * SAY WHAT?
>>>>>>>>NO GPA WAS LISTED ? <<<<<<<<<<
I AM GUESSING IT WOULD BLOW US AWAY! :-)

SUMMER FUN, YOU "ALL" SURELY ARE HAVING.
WHAT A STICH THAT MANNIE GETS TO PLAY IN THE POOL:
I LOVE IT.(GO FIGURE)!

YOUR PARENTS RELAY NEW CONCERNS RE THE CATARACT DEVELOPMENT AND WHAT THE FUTURE, MAY HOLD,IN THAT REGARD.
IT IS A BIG CONCERN,FOR THEM, DUE TO THE "SOURCE". PLUS, IT IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE "AGE" TO DEAL WITH THIS.

YET I AM GUESSING, THEY WONT READ THIS TO YOU. SOMEDAY, YOU WILL READ IT ALL, ON YOUR OWN. FOR NOW,THEY PROTECT YOU FROM ANY OF THE "POTENTIALS",PUT BEFORE THEM.

THEY HAVE "HEAVY HEARTS", SOMEDAYS, BUT "CARRY" THE "WEIGHTS", FOR YOU. THEY WANT TO ENSURE YOU REMAIN THE HAPPY, BUBBLY, ENERGETIC,(GLIDE-RIDER), SOCCER PLAY, SWIMMER, WHEW ~~~ALL THAT YOU ARE!

KOLTON, YOUR PARENTS ARE BRAVE TO PUT THIS "NEWS" ON YOUR WEBSITE!
THEY MAY BE NEEDING THEIR "OWN SPACE" RIGHT NOW. YET GETTING OUT THIS NEWS
MAY BE CRUCIAL, REGARDING WHAT SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE,
WORLDWIDE, MITE KNOW & BE ABLE TO OFFER.

AS ALWAYS,KOLTON,YOUR'E IN MY PRAYERS...EVERY SINGLE DAY.
SOMEDAY, I WILL TELL YOU ALL THAT I PRAY FOR.

SCHOOLS OUT, YIPPEE , SKIPPEE ~~~~
SPLASH, PLAY & ENJOY THIS SUMMERS, "EARLY ARRIVAL"!

PEACE,
LOVE,

AUNT KAREN

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karen kane <rhkkane@comcast.net>
- Sunday, June 10, 2007 5:28 PM CDT

First off I want to say congrats on the 3 year diagnosis. Every year under our belt is a great thing and something to celebrate about. Keep up the great job Kolton. I am one of your biggest fans. kick NB butt.......

Happy birthday to Caidence. Looks and sounds like she had a great one. Way to go girl, you know how to have fun. I love it.

Mom and dad what a crazy life we have had which makes us even more greatful for special days like birthdays and anniversaries (like diagnosis). We are both so blessed with our little ones. We are the luckiest people on earth.

I am going to the NB conference in Chicago at the end of the month. Are you guys going? 2 friends and I are driving there. Should be a hoot.

Well God bless.

Hugs
Connie Strayer <tinkerbell53@netzero.net>
Boiling Springs, PA - Tuesday, June 5, 2007 4:06 PM CDT

Hi Melissa,
I've been watching for an update. It's always fun to read about what's going on with all of you. I enjoy seeing the updated pictures of Kolton and Caidence. Love, Linda
Linda Hinson <lindahinson@verizon.net>
Allentown, PA USA - Sunday, June 3, 2007 3:01 PM CDT

Hello to all! It is so great to see Kolton doing so well. The time does fly by! I'm sorry Kolton has to have more surgery. Aunt Shirley just had cataract surgery. I told her to wear her eye patch and a bandana in her hair and I was going to braid her hair with some beads and she will be right in style with all the pirates right now! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CAIDENCE! I can't believe she is 3. It has been so nice to see pics of the kids growing up. Hope your summer is full of fun and ice cream!
Love, cousin Sally
sally durrer <mommasal@htc.net>
columbia, il - Thursday, May 31, 2007 10:00 PM CDT

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y
to
C A I D E N C E !

3 YEARS OLD TODAY !

WE CELEBRATE Y0UR ARRIVAL AND THE SPARKLE YOU HAVE ADDED
TO ALL OF OUR LIVES.
NOW EAT THAT CAKE ! :-)
LOVE,
AUNT KAREN
karen kane <rhkkane@comcast.net>
the "burg", - Saturday, May 19, 2007 6:30 PM CDT

Hope you have a great mother's day today. Enjoy your day with your little ones.

caringbridge.org/pa/jaredstrayer
Connie <tinkerbell53@netzero.net>
- Sunday, May 13, 2007 9:27 AM CDT

DEAR KOLTON,
WHAT AWESOME NEW PHOTOS & TRUELY WONDERFUL WRITTEN UPDATE!

I CANT CHOOSE A FAVORITE PHOTO, ALTHO I LIKED: FISHING,
ESP. WITH YOUR SISTER CAIDENCE INCLUDED; THEN SLEEPING IN THE LAUNDRY BASKET, AND MAYBE ONE OF THE TOP FAVORITES, WAS
>YOU ON STAGE, LOOKING LIKE A TRUE ENTERTAINER!< THAT IS
A GREAT PHOTO.............(and reminded me of your...DAD,
aT about the same age.)
I LOVED THE BUNNIE BOOTS IN THAT STAGE PICTURE!

I ENJOYED HEARING OF(AND SEEING) ALL THE FAMILY VISITS!
I'D LOVE TO COMMENT ON SO MUCH MORE, BUT WONT TAKE THE
SPACE..............JUST YET.
LV, AUNT KAREN
ps: melissa, i loved the "nurse witch" story! i admit that i giggled out loud. "YOU GO GIRL"..... !

karen kane <rhkkane@comcast.net>
the "burg", PA - Wednesday, May 9, 2007 10:19 AM CDT

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