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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year.Keeping you in my thoughts and in my prayer's always.

Just wanting to stop by and let you know that I'm thinking of you and praying for you and your family always.Sorry it's been awhile since I was here last.Just doesn't seem to be anytime lately.But your always on my mind and in my prayer's.

Hugs and oodles of prayers!
Love

The Four Leaf Clover

A four leaf clover...
A treasure...priceless and rare,
Like my child in Heaven above...
Now in God's tender loving care.

Each leaf...a meaning....a part of my grief
One leaf for strength...one for memories so dear...
One leaf for peace...and one for my faith in God above...
Each represents a part of my life..
My child in heaven...forever missed and forever loved.

The first leaf on the clover....
Stands for strength....to make it through the day....
From morning to night....darkness to light...
With Gods help each step of the way.

The second leaf on the clover....
Stands for peace...that only God can bring...
A Peace that restores my mourning heart...
Smooths the edges of the pain...
and help me learn to begin to live again.

The third leaf on the clover...
Stands for Memories...that I will always hold dear...
Their spirit will shine on in the memories left behind...
Although time may pass...they will never disappear.

The fourth leaf on the clover...
Stands for my faith in God above....
Believing with all my heart in what I cannot see...
Knowing we will meet again...
By the golden gates....in Heaven above.

Until then I'll keep my memories...
Tucked deep inside with love...
Along with my 4 leaf clover...
My treasures from Heaven above.

A Clover? A Treasure?
Blessings from above?
Strength, peace, memories, and faith
All sent from Heaven....with Gods everlasting love.

Valentines...... To Heaven

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Happy Valentines day sunshine...I miss you so much,

HAD TO STOP BY AND LET YOU KNOW THAT I'M THINKING OF YOU.

The Gap

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

By
Michael Crenlinsten

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON ,ALBERTA , - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 2:21 AM CST

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LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON ,ALBERTA , - Thursday, November 16, 2006 8:32 PM CST

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I hope the gift giving and style show went well today. I can't wait to read about it and wish I could have been there. You will make lots of families happy this Christmas.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Thursday, November 9, 2006 2:01 PM CST

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KEEPING YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND IN MY PRAYER'S ALWAYS.

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON ,ALBERTA , - Monday, October 30, 2006 11:36 PM CST

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Hugs and oodles of prayers!
Love
Mike and Mary Slade and families <mar-e@rogers.com>
Guelph, Ontario, Canada - Tuesday, October 24, 2006 7:17 AM CDT

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We just wanted to drop by and say hi
and let you know we are thinking about you.

Jodi and McKayla

Jodi Phelan <jodiphelan@hotmail.com>
Sherwood Park, AB Canada - Friday, October 13, 2006 10:36 PM CDT

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Donna, keep doing what you are doing. God will give you the strength and you are helping many people along the way. We have found out that a 4 year old at the preschool of our church has leukemia, so we are doing what we can to help that family. When I am running and think I can't go another step, I think of the verse I write on the back of my shirt: "....let us run with endurance the race set before us" Hebrews 12:1
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, Tx - Wednesday, October 4, 2006 3:18 PM CDT

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LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON ,ALBERTA , - Thursday, September 21, 2006 9:41 PM CDT

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We just thought we would pop by and check on you today.

Jodi and McKayla

Jodi Phelan <jodiphelan@hotmail.com>
Sherwood Park, AB Canada - Sunday, September 17, 2006 12:25 AM CDT

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Hugs and oodles of prayers!
Love

Mike and Mary Slade @rogers.com <mar-e@rogers.com>
Guelph, Ontario, Canada - Monday, September 11, 2006 10:57 AM CDT

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I will definitely be in prayer this month for childhood cancer awareness, for the kids, parents, friends, caregivers and researchers.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Friday, September 1, 2006 8:56 AM CDT

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Thinking of you all.Glad to hear everything went great with the fundraiser! hope to hear from you soon.
Love Ashley
ashley swope <ashswope@earthlink.net>
washington, tx united states - Sunday, August 27, 2006 3:06 PM CDT

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Hey Cullivers,
It is crazy when you live in the same town and hardly ever get to see each other. I haven't been on the web in a long time, but I thought that I would stop in and see how things were going. I am so excited to see how successful the swim and walk-a-thon went. I know that Adam is so proud to see how you have taken on the challenge of fighting childhood cancer! Just the other day, Kyler was asking a lot of questions about Adam. I found his journal and saw a story that he had written about him and Adam playing when they were little.

I will be keeping you in my prayers as you continue Childhood Cancer Awareness.

Love you guys,
Tina
Tina Roehling <tinaroehling@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, August 27, 2006 2:46 PM CDT

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I wish I could have been there for the Swim-a-thon/Walk-a-thon. It sounds like it was a wonderful event!!! Way to go. Adam would be so proud of you.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Friday, August 25, 2006 2:05 PM CDT

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

Love Brenda MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta/Canada, - Thursday, August 24, 2006 8:16 PM CDT

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Keep up the good work! I still find it, so very hard to realize what you have gone through , in such a short time! We are all so very fragile!
Hugs and oodles of prayers!
Love
Mike and Mary Slade and children <mar-e@rogers.com>
Guelph, Ontario, Canada - Sunday, August 20, 2006 8:39 PM CDT

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Dear Culliver Family-
I hope everything went ok during the Washington DC trip. I hope ya'll achieved everything that ya'll went up for. I am sorry that I was unable to go this year. I am hope to go next year. By then I should have no problem with ($) and should be able to afford it by then. I really miss talking to you and Tim and Andrew. It has been some time since the last time we talked. I hope everything is going good with the CureSearch and with Adam's Angels Ministry. As you probably have noticed, we moved back to San Antonio. We just need to get away from Houston. There were just to many sad memories there for us. And this is Little Dude's birth place and we have very happy memories with him here. Dan is doing great, he seem to alot happier here. He did loose one of his best friends from high school in March of this year. He was only 36 years old. He went to bed on a Sunday night and never woke back Monday morning. It was his older bother that found him Monday morning. They believe he passed away just shortly after he went to bed that night. Still do not know why? Danielle is getting so big. She is almost has tall has I am and is wearing my shoes already. She has a birthday on Tuesday Aug.15th she will be 11.

Well as for me I was doing fine back in May and June. I believe it was at the end of June when I started feeling real bad again. I was still taking my medication (prednisone), went back to the doctor when they gave me some bad news about my blood work and my 24 hour urine test. Well, the news was that I had relapsed again (I was taking 60 mg of prednisone a day)while on high doses of steroids. And my blood work show some changes in my kidney function that had not changed the whole entire time since I have been sick. To come down to it, the prednisone quite working and there is nothing else that they can give me. I was told that my body has become immuned to them. So now it is just a sit back a wait for my kidney to go. I am taking it ok. I do have my moment when I feel like I just can not take it anymore. I am going back to college and am earning my degree in accounting to keep my mind off it. I have also just recently (started this Monday)got a new job. It is actually kind of ironic to me, but I am sell Life Insurance. Tell Andrew to have fun in school. When does he start? It is getting late. Love to hear from ya'll.
Stacie Little- mommy to angel Dude. <dlittle12@satx.rr.com>
San Antonio, tx USA - Thursday, August 10, 2006 11:00 PM CDT

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Sounds like you guys had a wonderful trip and were very successful in getting things accomplished. Adam would be so proud of you. Keep up the wonderful work you are doing.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Tuesday, July 18, 2006 8:36 AM CDT

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Dear Mr. and Mrs. Culliver, I had the honor of meeting you briefy as we spent frustrating hours at Reagan airport in DC these past couple of days. As a future physician, I will hold your story close to my heart. I suppose all we can do in this world is to have faith. Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring others to stay strong in the face of adversity. Best of luck -- Sincerely, Vian
Vian Nguyen <vian.nguyen@bcm.tmc.edu>
Houston, TX US - Monday, June 26, 2006 10:45 PM CDT

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We just came by to check on you today.

Jodi and McKayla
Jodi Phelan <jodiphelan@hotmail.com>
Sherwood Park, AB Canada - Friday, June 9, 2006 10:25 PM CDT

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As you know, we are always thinking and praying for you all.
much love and go and make a difference up on the "hill"
love ashley
ashley swope <ashswope@earthlink.net>
washington, tx 77880 - Thursday, June 8, 2006 2:46 PM CDT

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Just checking in to say Hi. Our prayers are with you and all your loved ones. God Bless.

The Holts.
Jeff and Cari Holt (www.caringbridge.org/mn/ryanholt) <c_holt@hotmail.com>
- Friday, May 12, 2006 9:41 PM CDT

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A Mother's Day Wish From Heaven

Dear Mr. Hallmark,

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you Mr. Hallmark, I know you’ll do your best
I have done all I can do; to you I’ll leave the rest.
Find a way to tell her, how much she means to me
Until I can do it for myself, when she joins me in eternity.
LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca~~THE PRAYER BEARS~~>
EDMONTON , - Wednesday, May 10, 2006 4:24 PM CDT

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Just thinking about you! You guys are truly amazing!
Christi Crow <christic@argontech.net>
Caddo Mills, TX USA - Monday, May 8, 2006 12:21 AM CDT

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LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca~~THE PRAYER BEARS~~>
EDMONTON , - Wednesday, May 3, 2006 3:29 PM CDT

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We are always thinking about you.

Jodi and McKayla

Jodi Phelan <jodiphelan@hotmail.com>
Sherwood Park, AB Canada - Tuesday, April 18, 2006 4:56 PM CDT

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I've been thinking of all of you a lot lately, with Adam's birthday having passed and Easter coming. I was reading over the website having to scroll down really far to get to your words. Then I thought, "Wow, look at what you've accomplished in the last four years." It is amazing. I'm so proud of all that you've done and continue to do. I share your story whenever I feel led to. Keep up the good work and know that there are many people out there praying for the Culliver family everyday.
Easter Blessings to you
Kel <kehako@aol.com>
Houston, TX - Friday, April 14, 2006 4:57 PM CDT

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






LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON , - Monday, April 10, 2006 10:26 PM CDT

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Thinking and praying for you all.
Love Ashley
ashley swope <ashswope@earthlink.net>
washington, tx united states - Saturday, April 8, 2006 8:54 PM CDT

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Thinking and praying for you all.
Love Ashley
ashley swope <ashswope@earthlink.net>
washington, tx united states - Saturday, April 8, 2006 8:51 PM CDT

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Thinking of Angel Adam on his 8th birthday!
Tina Roehling <tinaroehling@yahoo.com>
- Saturday, April 8, 2006 8:39 PM CDT

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Donna, I hope the visit to the children's hospital to donate toys went well yesterday. I'm sure it is hard to go back. Please know that you are all in my prayers as Adam's birthday is tomorrow. We will actually be in Brenham this weekend.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Friday, April 7, 2006 10:39 AM CDT

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Keeping you in my thoughts and in my prayer's always.
LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca ~THE PRAYER BEARS~>
EDMONTON , - Tuesday, March 28, 2006 7:06 PM CST

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Wow. That would be huge if the bill passes. I'll keep that in my prayers. Hope you are enjoying your spring break.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Thursday, March 16, 2006 11:37 AM CST

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Just stopping by to let you know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayer's always.
Sorry it's been awhile since I have been here.Doing alot of running around with the kids and it's been snowing here all week but finally it's starting to melt.I just want to see the sun again.Have a good day and I will be back again really soon.

HAPPY ST.PATRICKS DAY



LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA/CANADA, - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 7:02 PM CST

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We just came by to check on you.

Jodi and McKayla
Jodi Phelan <jodiphelan@hotmail.com>
Sherwood Park, AB Canada - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 12:41 AM CST

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I am so excited to read about the legislation being put forth to fight childhood cancer! Thank you so much for all of the hard work you do to fight this terrible disease. You are an inspiration.

I hope your family enjoys spring break.

Love,

Diana, Mother of Angel Katherine
Diana Cross, http://www.caringbridge.org/tx/katherinecross/ <diana@houston.rr.com>
Houston, TX - Friday, March 10, 2006 11:04 PM CST

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THE PRAYER BEARSHUGS
LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITEHUGS <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA/CANADA, - Saturday, February 25, 2006 2:04 AM CST

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My Brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2-4

You guys are always in our prayers.

Christi Crow <christic@argontech.net>
Caddo Mills, TX USA - Friday, February 24, 2006 2:40 PM CST

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Sorry to hear all the sad news. I will say extra prayers for you.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Friday, February 24, 2006 9:54 AM CST

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Good morning,

I am Vickie Buenger in Bryan, Texas. Yesterday, I was in line at Scott and White Pharmacy picking up prescriptions for my mother (sinus infection, only) and I struck up a conversation with the woman in front of me in line. She had thrown a cheerful comment out to my 8 year old who was dressed for her upcoming soccer game. I gently corrected her that she was talking to my daughter, not my son. You see, my daughter has very little hair because she is a cancer patient at Texas Children's Hospital. This woman, whose name I never got, was charming and complimentary about my daughter and talked warmly about children in general. Then she told me the story of your remarkable, Adam.

First thing this morning, I visited his web site and have read with tears and awe about Adam, his illness and death, and your amazing response. I just wanted to thank you for staying connected with Texas Children's and providing so much support to the children and families there.

My daughter went through treatment there in 2002 and 2003 for neuroblastoma. She relapsed last March and is again being treated by the doctors there. Dr. Wang and Dr. Meyers were some of the first doctors we came in to contact with and like you we think the world of all of the doctors, nurses and professional staff there.

I will add Adam's site to the ones I visit daily.



Vickie Buenger <vbuenger@mays.tamu.edu>
Bryan, Texas - Friday, February 24, 2006 9:32 AM CST

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Way to keep getting the word out. You are doing wonderful things.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Tuesday, February 14, 2006 11:55 AM CST

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We are thinking of you today.

Jodi and McKayla

Jodi Phelan <jodiphelan@hotmail.com>
Sherwood Park, AB Canada - Monday, February 13, 2006 8:44 PM CST

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Hugs and oodles of prayers!
Love


Mary, Mike Slade and the kids <mar-e@rogers.com>
Guelph, Ontario, c - Saturday, February 11, 2006 8:09 PM CST

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LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Saturday, February 11, 2006 2:41 PM CST

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LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Saturday, February 4, 2006 0:07 AM CST

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Hugs and oodles of prayers!
Love


Mary, Mike Slade and the kids <mar-e@rogers.com>
Guelph, Ontario, Canada - Friday, February 3, 2006 7:52 AM CST

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Tim & Donna,
What a blessing to meet you two!!
My first DC experience was absolutely incredible and I'm very encouraged and excited to be a small part of such a wonderful organization as CureSearch.
Our prayers are with you and thank you for being such a great support in my 'getting my feet wet' in DC.
Don't you know our babies are well acquainted by now and smiling on our efforts for their many friends still in the fight.
Look forward to seeing you again in June!
Only By His Grace - Trish
www.caringbridge.org/ar/emmagrace
Trish Hampton <bubbleup42@yahoo.com>
Lincoln, AR - Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:29 AM CST

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Donna, Tim and Andrew,
I wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers tonight. Each of you are doing an awesome job spreading the news about childhood cancer.
Dayna Ruemke <druemke@psebrenham.com>
Brenham, TX - Friday, January 20, 2006 8:49 PM CST

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I just want to say that we love you guys, and I hope God gives you strength today. What an awesome day this was for Adam, and we are celebrating with him.
The Crows <christic@argontech.net>
Caddo Mills, TX USA - Friday, January 20, 2006 12:45 AM CST

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Thinking of you today.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Friday, January 20, 2006 9:02 AM CST

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Donna, Tim and Andrew, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers always, but more this week and especially tomorrow. May you always remember the special times you shared with Adam and the blessing he brought to you.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:01 AM CST

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Donna I know these past few months have been very difficult-with this month being the toughest.I want you to know that we are praying for you and there is hardly a day that goes by that you ,Tim,Andrew and Adam are not in my thoughts and prayers. I know you know that God is always with you. I love you ashley
ashley swope <ashswope@earthlink.net>
washington, tx united states - Thursday, January 12, 2006 2:21 PM CST

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LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Wednesday, January 11, 2006 8:08 PM CST

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Hi Donna,

I read your journal entry regarding Christmas and my heart aches for you. I understand how you feel. It is hard to find the new traditions.

I think it is wonderful how you brought gifts and resources to other families dealing with childhood cancer this Christmas. What a gift to God, Adam and yourselves. You are an amazing woman. You have touched so many lives including mine.

Love,

Diana, Mother of Angel Katherine
Diana Cross, http://www.caringbridge.org/tx/katherinecross/ <diana@houston.rr.com>
Houston, TX - Monday, January 2, 2006 5:43 PM CST

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Sending prayers your way during this time. Keep up your great work in 2006. You are truly a blessing to others.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Sunday, January 1, 2006 3:54 PM CST

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Wishing you a happy and peaceful new year! Thinking of you...

Gabby
Europe, - Sunday, January 1, 2006 5:47 AM CST

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Oh, how my heart aches for you, my dear friend. You do not have to go back to the way you used to do things, Donna. No one says you have to. You should not feel bad about needing new Christmas/holiday traditions. Do what feels right for you and your family.

I can only imagine the pain you feel every day. I can only imagine what it is like to try to make it through the day some days. Oh how I wish I could take the pain away. I want you to know that I'm just so totally proud of you for your resolve to help others. I'm so proud of you for directing your grief this way. I know you don't always feel strong, but by God's grace, you are.

I love you and am praying that God will hold you tightly in his arms.
Love,
Kristin
Kristin, Mike, Ryan and Brandon Connor (www.caringbridge.org/ga/brandonconnor) <kristin.connor@comcast.net>
NORCROSS, GA - Friday, December 30, 2005 7:52 PM CST

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Praying for you. We thought about you guys ALOT!! Zane said the same thing you said. Christmas morning he said "think about what an awesome celebration they are having in heaven!" Is that awesome or what??
Much love and prayers
ashley swope <ashswope@earthlink.net>
washington, tx 77880 - Tuesday, December 27, 2005 12:29 AM CST

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Christmas Without You

The lights are blinking merrily
The tinsel’s on the tree
It sits there in the window
For all the world to see.

The house is filled with holly
And pinecone scents the air
The Christmas cards keep coming
Each one is hung with care.

The gifts are tied with ribbons red
And topped with pretty bows
I’m done with all the details
As far as Christmas goes.

The fire is softly glowing
I think about your touch
But Christmas isn’t Christmas
I miss you oh, so much.

If I could have just anything
My Christmas wish would be
To wake up in the morning
And find you here with me.

Staring at your picture
I long to be set free
Tonight the tears are streaming
As I hold it next to me.

Flakes of snow swirl through the air
I’m braced for stormy weather
I wait for brighter days ahead
When we can be together.

So hold a place in heaven
Someday when life is through
I’ll be the Christmas angel
Who shares this day with you.
LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Thursday, December 22, 2005 10:10 AM CST

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Sending prayers for you during this holiday season.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Wednesday, December 21, 2005 10:12 AM CST

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Hugs and oodles of prayers!
Love
Mary, Mike Slade and the kids <mar-e@rogers.com>
Guelph, Ontario, Canada - Thursday, December 15, 2005 5:59 AM CST

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We are thinking of you.

Jodi and McKayla

Jodi Phelan <jodiphelan@hotmail.com>
Sherwood Park, AB Canada - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 10:55 AM CST

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I hope your family has a wonderful CHRISTmas! We will be thinking about you. Your family means alot to us!! Thank you for so much encouragement this year! Your family has made such an impact on our lives and we love you!!
http://www3.caringbridge.org/tx/joeycolt/
Christi Crow <christic@argontech.net>
Caddo Mills, TX 75135 - Tuesday, December 13, 2005 12:12 AM CST

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I know it's been like forever since I've visited you.
I have just been so busy.
But I think of you always.
LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Monday, December 5, 2005 9:03 PM CST

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Know that we are holding you so close to our hearts now and always. I know that this is such a difficult time...among many difficult times! We are praying for your comfort and peace now and always.
With much love,
Kristin
Kristin, Mike, Ryan and Brandon Connor (www.caringbridge.org/ga/brandonconnor) <kristin.connor@comcast.net>
Norcross, GA - Saturday, December 3, 2005 10:42 PM CST

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Love the picture! The tree and angels sounds pretty!Much love and prayers.
Ashley
ashley swope <ashswope@earthlink.net>
washington, tx 77880 - Saturday, December 3, 2005 5:40 PM CST

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Bill <bill@caringbridge.org>
Eagan, MN US - Thursday, December 1, 2005 10:48 AM CST

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Just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving! I pray for you all the time. You guys are doing awesome things for our children. Keep doing Gods will.
Joey and Christi Crow <christic@argontech.net>
Caddo Mills, TX USA - Wednesday, November 23, 2005 10:22 AM CST

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Happy Thanksgiving!
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Wednesday, November 23, 2005 9:10 AM CST

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Sounds like things are going well. Happy early birthday to Andrew!! Hope the show today goes well.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Tuesday, November 15, 2005 11:50 AM CST

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I just came by to see how you were today.
Jodi and McKayla

Jodi Phelan <jodiphelan@hotmail.com>
Sherwood Park, AB Canada - Wednesday, November 9, 2005 10:40 AM CST

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So glad to read the update. You are doing such great work. What a special and powerful ministry.

I'm going to email you about something new I'm doing. Let's talk soon.
Hugs to y'all!
Kristin
Kristin, Mike, Ryan and Brandon Connor (www.caringbridge.org/ga/brandonconnor) <kristin.connor@comcast.net>
norcross, GA - Sunday, November 6, 2005 9:00 PM CST

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Sounds like things are going well. I'm glad Andrew is doing well in school and football. The upcoming events sound like fun, too. I will keep your ministry in my prayers.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Wednesday, November 2, 2005 9:18 AM CST

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It is truly amazing how God works. I'm glad that you were able to meet the nurse and thank her. I hope you enjoy the job. It sounds perfect.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Monday, October 24, 2005 9:30 AM CDT

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Hello beautiful friends: What a neat story about how you met up with that nurse in the shop. I love reading that kind of thing and hearing how God works in our lives. What a neat thing that was to happen! Sorry about the passing of your lawyer...life changes in the blink of an eye as you very, very well KNOW. Another example of how we all should NOT lose site of the here and now and to try to fill our days with positive things....even when it is so very, very hard many days. Well, take care...just wanted to say hi and that I am thinking of you as always.
Love, Eileen
www.caringbridge.org/il/ej
EJ's Caring Place
- Sunday, October 23, 2005 9:10 PM CDT

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Sorry about my other graphics in the guestbook not showing up.
I found a new place to upload them from so hopefully these will stay now and you will not see the red x.
Just delete all my other ones with the red x in your guestbook.Take Care.

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA My Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Thursday, October 20, 2005 11:11 PM CDT

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Congrats to Andrew on his great report card! Glad to hear your mom is doing well. Take care.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Thursday, October 13, 2005 9:20 AM CDT

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I am teary eyed while I read about Adam.He was a precious little boy to all who knew him.You have done so much to honor him.Cherish all of those wonderful memories you have of Adam.I too lost someone close to me.My sister Tara was murderd 08/02/04.She was 26 yrs.old and at that time her baby daughter was 7 months old and her son was 9 yrs.old.We miss her so much.God Bless You on all of the work you all are doing in honor of your son..Tonya
http://www.taraswilley.com

Tonya Harris <tonyah22@yahoo.com>
Resaca, Ga U S A - Wednesday, October 12, 2005 8:51 AM CDT

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LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA My Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Monday, October 10, 2005 8:09 PM CDT

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Thank you for reminding us that it is always our CHOICE in responding to trials. If you can choose joy in the face of the loss of your sweet Adam, I can and should always follow your example. I love you guys so much!
Love,
Kristin
Kristin, Mike, Ryan and Brandon Connor (www.caringbridge.org/ga/brandonconnor) <kristin.connor@comcast.net>
norcross, GA - Saturday, October 8, 2005 9:31 AM CDT

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Love the picture!Praying for you all the time!
Love Ashley
ashley swope <ashswope@earthlink.net>
washington, tx unite states - Friday, October 7, 2005 2:27 PM CDT

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Just checking in to say hi. We think of you constantly. Take care of yourself and God Bless.
Jeff Holt (www.caringbridge.org/mn/ryanholt) <c_holt@hotmail.com>
Buffalo, mn - Wednesday, October 5, 2005 7:19 AM CDT

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I'm glad that you are doing well right now and feeling at peace.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Tuesday, October 4, 2005 10:38 AM CDT

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I could't sleep! Thinking of you and what a very Special friend you are! Praying for your mom, Tims dad and life in general. I am so happy that you are at peace, you know Adam is! I love you Ashley
ashley swope <ashswope@earthlink.net>
washington, tx united states - Tuesday, October 4, 2005 5:22 AM CDT

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Hi Donna,

I wanted to stop by and say hello. I think of your family quite often but just haven't been visiting sites much lately.

Love,

Diana, Mother of Angel Katherine
Diana Cross, http://www.caringbridge.org/tx/katherinecross/ <diana@houston.rr.com>
Houston, TX - Monday, October 3, 2005 3:48 PM CDT

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Hello precious friends :)

CONGRATULATIONS Andrew!!!!! That had to be an AWESOME feeling to make that tackle. :) Glad you are on the way to feeling better too. Donna, so glad your Mom has received a diagnosis. Will continue keeping her in my prayers. How's Tim's Dad doing? Been praying for him too. Well, just popped on for a moment to check on you....and sign in. I'm exhausted tonight, need to catch some early zzzzz's :)
P.S. - One of the Mom's at the soccer game today asked my about the Curesearch green bracelet I wear....got to share some of Adam's "story" and the good news about Curesearch! I LOVE when I am able to do that!
Blessings,
Eileen
www.caringbridge.org/il/ej
EJ's Caring Place
- Friday, September 30, 2005 7:44 PM CDT

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Congrats to Andrew on the football win! Glad everyone was safe from the hurricane. Keep up the great work that you do to raise money and awareness of childhood cancer.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Friday, September 30, 2005 11:46 AM CDT

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Just stopped by to see how things were going today.
Jodi and McKayla

Jodi Phelan <jodiphelan@hotmail.com>
Sherwood Park, AB Canada - Thursday, September 29, 2005 11:10 AM CDT

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Always thinking of and praying for you all!
Much Love Ashley
ashley swope <ashswope@earthlink.net>
washington, tx united states - Tuesday, September 27, 2005 7:03 PM CDT

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Don't u have family in Houston? Hopefully they are safe also.
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- Thursday, September 22, 2005 8:10 PM CDT

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Donna, please be safe if you stay in Brenham. I'll be praying for everyone.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Thursday, September 22, 2005 11:36 AM CDT

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Our hearts and prayers go out to you. We know what it's like to lose a child. Take care of yourselves and God Bless.

The Holts.
Jeff Holt <cari_holt@hotmail.com (www.caringbridge.org/mn/ryanholt) >
Buffalo, Mn - Thursday, September 22, 2005 7:23 AM CDT

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Thinking of you today.
Jodi and McKayla

Jodi Phelan <jodiphelan@hotmail.com>
Sherwood Park, AB Canada - Wednesday, September 21, 2005 0:58 AM CDT

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Love Always My Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Monday, September 19, 2005 8:04 PM CDT

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Sounds like you have been busy. I will keep your mom and Tim's dad in my prayers. Congrats to Andrew on the 3rd place at the fair! That is wonderful.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Monday, September 19, 2005 9:43 AM CDT

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Hello.
Thank you for the informative update....keeping everyone in my prayers - including your Mom and Tim's Dad. Congratulations on Andrew's successes! WOW!!!!! That boy just AMAZES me!!! How proud you must be. :) We've been "holding it together" around here....one day at a time. Kyle's doing well in school...I will get his mid-term report this week and see exactly how well. We had Open-House last week and it was nice to "see" how the school day runs. He is enjoying soccer. They won a game on Friday so he was so happy! Well, take good care. I will pop-in again soon as I can.
Love, Eileen
www.caringbridge.org/il/ej
EJ's Caring Place
- Sunday, September 18, 2005 9:52 PM CDT

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Hello my dear friend!
How are you? Think of you everyday....thank you so very much for your support and encouragement....you are a treasured friend. I stop by ALL THE TIME, but haven't been signing as much as I would like. Once my life 'calms' down I hope to sign-in more often...I miss it so much! Well, also wanted to be sure I got here in time to wish you a Happy Birthday! At least I hope I have the right day...LOL It IS the 15th, right??? Hope you have a beautiful day!
Love, Eileen
www.caringbridge.org/il/ej
Ej's Caring Place
- Monday, September 12, 2005 7:10 PM CDT

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Donna, thinking about you and your family,I miss seeing you at church.
mindy <amgreen@intergate.com>
brenham, tx u.s.a. - Sunday, September 11, 2005 8:10 PM CDT

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Hope Andrew is feeling better. Keep up the good work with everything you are doing.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Friday, September 9, 2005 9:34 AM CDT

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BRENDA My Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Monday, September 5, 2005 8:24 PM CDT

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Donna,
Just wanted to stop in and check in on you. Remember your strength in God will help you through this sadness. My heart goes out to you during these ups and downs. Everyone can tell you they feel your pain, but as Jason's grandmother would say, "It's nothing like losing your child, you never get over it you just learn to live with it, and unless it happens to you ,words cannot express what you are feeling" She lost her son in a drowning years ago. If there is anything I can do, don't hesitate to call me. Just know I am thinking about you often.

Your Friend,
Julie

Julie Hueske <jhueske@broadwaves.net>
Brenham, Tx - Saturday, August 27, 2005 10:23 PM CDT

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I'm glad Andrew is doing well so far in school and is enjoying football. They do grow fast! When I read the part about Adam should be starting second grade, it hit me. I forget sometimes that he would be the same age as Kyler and Dalton. You are always in my prayers.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Thursday, August 25, 2005 10:19 AM CDT

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Praying for you. Glad Andrew is adapting well. You are so right about Adam, I know you miss him terribly-but he is in the best hands,our Heavenly Fathers-what could be better than that!!
Much love ashley
ashley swope <ashswope@earthlink.net>
washington, tx usa - Thursday, August 25, 2005 9:57 AM CDT

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Alicia, John, Ciara, Hunter, & ^^Angel^^ Tommy BENNETT CHILDREN'S JOURNAL <mps3mom@hotmail.com>
- Friday, August 19, 2005 0:00 AM CDT

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Just popped by to see how things were going.
Jodi and McKayla

Jodi Phelan <jodiphelan@hotmail.com>
Sherwood Park, AB Canada - Thursday, August 18, 2005 11:27 AM CDT

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I'm so glad the swim-a-thon and the baseball game were successful events! That's wonderful. I hope Andrew has a great year of school this year.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Wednesday, August 17, 2005 11:24 AM CDT

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You all are doing awesome things! keep up the great work! I know Adam is so proud of all of you!Glad to hear everything is going so well!
ashley swope <ashswope@earthlink.net>
washington, tx usa - Wednesday, August 17, 2005 8:31 AM CDT

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BRENDA My Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Tuesday, August 16, 2005 6:20 PM CDT

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Sounds like the Ranger game was a success! Keep up the great work you are doing.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Monday, August 8, 2005 9:41 AM CDT

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Ya'll are doin' such wonderful things, but I have to ask what do ya'll do for a livin' -- you've never mentioned jobs or working like most of us average Americans today. Ya'll must have a wonderful family to help support ya'll.

God has truly blessed ya'll.
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- Sunday, August 7, 2005 3:30 PM CDT

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Ok...I've missed a few weeks signing in!!!!! So, sorry!LOTS of personal "stuff" in the way....but, I wanted to be sure to stop in and let you know you have been and ALWAYS are on my heart...even when I don't sign in. But, I still read EVERY new journal....just haven't signed lately. I injured my back again, but THANKFULLY it is mostly well before Kyle's birthday...which is tomorrow. I hurt it last year the day BEFORE his party....so I was pretty much out of commision for that one. :( Today was Kyle's first soccer practice...he said he feels like he will never walk again! LOL....my little man has some SERIOUS "conditioning" to do! But, I think it will be VERY good for him AND I am hoping he will enjoy the experience of being on a "team" and learn/grow from it. And have FUN! School begins the 22nd :( Boy, where DOES the summer go???? I miss him so when he goes to school! And, I've put off the inevitable school supply shopping...lol....kind of like if I don't do it school time won't come?? LOL....well, you all have a nice weekend. I'll be back as soon as I am able. Take very good care.
Love, Eileen
www.caringbridge.org/il/ej
EJ's Caring Place
- Saturday, August 6, 2005 9:41 PM CDT

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Thinking about you today and of all the wonderful things you are doing.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Tuesday, July 26, 2005 1:36 PM CDT

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Thinking and praying for you.
Love
ashley

ashley swope <ashswope@earthlink.net>
washington, tx 77880 - Monday, July 25, 2005 9:37 PM CDT

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Just came by to let you know we are thinking about you today.
Jodi and McKayla

Jodi Phelan <jodiphelan@hotmail.com>
Sherwood Park, AB Canada - Friday, July 22, 2005 2:40 AM CDT

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Donna, I came accross your sight by accident (or should I say fate)? I am at work, I am a pediatric oncology nurse at childrens hospital, and was checking up on my patients. I have been reading Adams story for about six hours (in between my nursing duties). I have never met Adam, but I will never forget him! He was an "angel on loan" and has touched many lives, stay strong and don't lose your faith.
Angela <angela.duke@cchmc.org>
- Sunday, July 17, 2005 5:10 AM CDT

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BRENDA My Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Friday, July 15, 2005 11:33 AM CDT

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Donna,
It was good to see you on the 4th. Hope you all had a great time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Claire is looking forward to swimming in the swim a thon for cure search. Take care and enjoy the rest of the summer.
Julie Hueske <jhueske@tectx.com>
Brenham, Tx - Tuesday, July 12, 2005 11:10 AM CDT

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Hi Donna and Family,

I just wanted to stop by and let you know I was thinking of you all today. It sounds like you had a wonderful time at the pageant.

Also, I just read about changing Adam's room. This sounds like a huge step to me. At this time, I still haven't been able to give my friend some of Katherine's clothes to make a quilt for me. It is nice to believe I might be able to remove her things and change the room at some point.

Take Care,

Diana, Mother of Angel Katherine
Diana Cross, http://www.caringbridge.org/tx/katherinecross/ <diana@houston.rr.com>
Houston, Texas - Tuesday, July 12, 2005 0:26 AM CDT

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So glad you had a grand time at the pagent....and so proud of Tara!!!! So, Andrew's at camp...how exciting for him, Though I bet you are missing him. :) Kyle goes to camp next Monday, the 18th. His first time there and away from home! He is SO excited! I am so very happy for him, but will miss him terribly! But, have to let him "spread his wings". He is going with his friend Josh, it is a Christian camp. They will have a super time, I am sure. :) Nice "response" about wealth...AMEN!
Take good care, talk to you soon.
Blessings,
Eileen
www.caringbridge.org/il/ej
EJ's Caring Place
- Monday, July 11, 2005 7:52 PM CDT

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Sounds like you had a fun weekend. I tried to find the pageant on tv so I could watch it and didn't find it until 10:00pm. I watched part of it, but then got tired and had to go to bed. The swim-a-thon sounds great. Wish I could do it, but since it is during the week I'll be at work.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Monday, July 11, 2005 2:01 PM CDT

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How awesome to be going to the pagent!!! Looking forward to an update about it. Had to be an amazing experience!
Love, Eileen
www.caringbridge.org/il/ej
EJ's Caring Place
- Sunday, July 10, 2005 12:16 AM CDT

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R U guys independently wealthy?
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- Thursday, July 7, 2005 11:45 AM CDT

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Have a safe trip! I'll be praying for you and for Tara.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Thursday, July 7, 2005 8:49 AM CDT

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Hello, Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July. MAJOR undertaking with the changing of Adam's room. I am certain that was very difficult for you and Andrew, yet at the same time "healing". Everything comes in it's "time" and God touched both your hearts to KNOW when the time was right. I think this was a very HEALTHY step for both of you...I am so proud of you! Adam is with you always...in your heart, all around....and I know he's so happy, pleased and PROUD of his family!
Love, Eileen
www.caringbridge.org/il/ej
EJ's Caring Place
- Wednesday, July 6, 2005 10:18 PM CDT

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