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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO MY MAKENZIE,,LOVE YOU,,,,NANA
NANA <PBLACKBURN@CITLINK.NET>
- Saturday, December 31, 2011 8:41 AM CST

Makenzie,,Happy Transplant Day,,,,Will always remember 7 years ago today,,,What a blessing you are,,we love you,,nana and papaw
nana <pblackburn@citlink.net>
- Thursday, April 29, 2010 11:24 AM CDT

She is so pretty. It is hard to believe she is in the second grade!
Ron & Joan <ronjoan2348@gmail.com>
Fleming Isl., FL USA - Saturday, March 6, 2010 10:42 AM CST

Cindy & Makenzie,
It is so awesome to come here and read how good Makezie is doing. I love the pictures ! Makenzie you are one cutie pie! Brandon turned 18 which was bittersweet day and I've been working alot so not much time for internet these days but I will check back more often> She is truly a breath of fresh air!
Brande Brewer <brande.kay@vzw.blackberry.net>
la vergne, tn - Saturday, February 20, 2010 7:11 PM CST

WOW....I am speechless Cindy..MAK is absolutely beautiful and looks so incredibly healthy! WOW..does not seem possible its been so long! Hope the lymph nodes have shrunk down and she has a wonderful year in second grade!
Love and Hugs,
LeeAnne and Sammi
www.caringbridge.org/visit/byesiblings
LeeAnne Bye <allenleeannebye@aol.com>
NJ - Monday, January 11, 2010 7:37 AM CST

Happiest of Birthdays, Sweet Angel. We love you so very much.
Your brothers, Jordan and Scott, and sister, Deanna, and Tammie <zoomom45@yahoo.com>
Salem, VA USA - Thursday, December 10, 2009 8:32 PM CST

I love you sooo much sissy you have no idea... Happy Birthday you are growing up on me way to fast... I hope all is well and i hope to see you soon... love you..
Deanna AKA your big sis
Deanna O <herbabyrose@yahoo.com>
SALEM, VA USA - Wednesday, December 9, 2009 11:49 AM CST

Happy Birthday Makenzie!! Have a wonderful day!
Love,

Grant, Kara, Logan, Avery, and Chloe <kmarsh555@hotmail.com>
Lewis Center, OH - Sunday, December 6, 2009 7:57 AM CST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAKENZIE,,,WOW,,8 YEARS OLD,,HOW PROUD WE ARE OF YOU,,,

NANA AND PAPAW
patty <pblackburn@citlink.net>
- Sunday, December 6, 2009 6:09 AM CST

Happy Birthday Mak!!!

I hope you have a wonderful day!!! Tell your mom "Hi!"

Kristi Cole <kristi3333@comcast.net>
Atlanta, GA USA - Saturday, December 5, 2009 10:34 PM CST

Makenzie My new bestest friend, She came to Walmart in Bluefield Va. as a guest with her grandma as a Miracle Champion , She is surley a champion.She has stolen my heart as she does all who she comes in contact with.Then another visit this month just made my day. she is so brave.
Karen French <karfre56@yahoo.com>
bluefield, Va United States - Saturday, December 5, 2009 11:48 AM CST

I was just looking through some photos of Caleb and he made me think of all you guys. Mak is adorable. She looks sooo much like you.
Jared Rasbeary <jaredrasbeary@yahoo.com>
Spring, Tx - Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:35 PM CST

Hi Cindy, Makenzie is amazing!! She is beautiful and I can see your mischievousness in her eyes :) I haven't looked at her site in a long time. The pictures are great. Sounds like ya'll had a wonderful summer. I cannot believe she is in 2nd grade. Good luck with second grade. We will keep you both in our prayers.
Kathy Wood <kwood@carilion.com>
Rocky Mount, VA - Friday, October 9, 2009 12:30 AM CDT

Such a beautiful little girl and she is certainly the spitting image of her mama...We will continue to keep her in our prayers.....
Angie (Price) Wassum <alwassum@yahoo.com>
Bluefield, WV USA - Monday, October 5, 2009 8:46 PM CDT

What a beautiful girl and a great summer. Makenzie is full of energy and ready to get into something! Have a great year in second grade.
Dave Henry <dave.henry@supremelending.com>
Roanoke, VA USA - Wednesday, September 30, 2009 12:25 AM CDT

Looks like you had a great summer!! What beautiful pictures of a beautiful girl & mom. Take care & stay healthy.
Cheryl Peevey
wirtz, va - Sunday, September 27, 2009 5:21 PM CDT

LOVE the new pics!!! I had researched the same organization but never followed through...are you surprised??? You would think in all my spare time that I would finally finish my "to do" list!. We saw the new hospital on the 3rd and you are right...it is fab!!!

I was tired just reading about your summer adventures. Now that's what I call living life to the fullest!!! We too have to go back to Pitt Dec-Jan so lets make sure we go at the same time. My older boys will be coming again and I am going to take them to skiing one day. I'm sure Mak would be up for that.

Take care and talk with you soon!

Kristi Cole & Brody
www.carepages.com
Carepage Name-brodyjcole
Kristi Cole <kristi3333@comcast.net>
Atlanta, GA USA - Sunday, September 13, 2009 10:00 AM CDT

We had so much fun getting to see you guys again after such along time. The girls have grown so much since we first met! It is truely amazing:-) See ya next year! Hope yall have a great year at school and all checks out wonderful in December. Love and miss yall already.
Christie and Destiny <cruelladelight@yahoo.com>
Greenville, Tx USA - Tuesday, August 25, 2009 8:13 PM CDT

LOVE IT!!!! Thank you for sharing and I saw you got a tattoo on your ankel like me!! Way to go....maybe you did it before me?
laura amd Kourt <kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, May 24, 2009 1:22 AM CDT

Happy Transplant Anniversary Mak!!!

Love all the new pics!!!

Kristi & Brody Cole
www.carepages.com
Carepage Name-brodyjcole
Kristi Cole <kristi3333@comcast.net>
Atlanta, GA United States - Sunday, May 10, 2009 11:41 PM CDT

Happy 6th Transplant Anniversary, Makenzie! *<]:0)
Robin and Aubrey www.caringbridge.org/visit/aubreygrace17
Canonsburg, PA - Thursday, April 30, 2009 4:08 PM CDT

Happy 6 year transplant anniversary Makenzie! Thinking of you today and always and sending a special prayer for your donor family. We miss you.

Kara, Grant, Logan, and Avery <kmarsh555@hotmail.com>
Lewis Center, OH - Wednesday, April 29, 2009 9:29 PM CDT

Happy 6th Belly Birthday, Makenzie. My thoughts are with the family that made the courageous and heart wrenching decision 6 years ago that allowed your light to shine and bless all of us who love you. I miss you and can't wait until June!
Aunt Shell <micwheinmt@gmail.com>
Missoula, MT - Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:38 PM CDT

HAPPY TRANSPLANT ANNIVERSARY! Hard to believe six years! We will be thinking of you and your donor family today!

Love
Michelle, Maddie and Angel Isabelle Christenson
Michelle Christenson <mchriste@zoominternet.net www.caringbridge.org oh/isabellechristenson>
mars, pa - Wednesday, April 29, 2009 11:23 AM CDT

So big. So beautiful. I love you guys.
Cathi Morgan,RN,Pediatrics Carilion <cathirn86@yahoo.com>
Roanoke, VA - Wednesday, April 29, 2009 4:16 AM CDT

Hey guys just checking in on ya. I cant believe how tall Mak has gotten!! Des would look like a little midget next to her! LOL She looks so wonderful though. Yall are so blessed. We love yall and miss ya so much.
Christie and Destiny <cruelladelight@yahoo.com>
Greenville, Tx USA - Friday, March 27, 2009 8:05 PM CDT

I love the birthday pictures of Koko- and the video of Kopper is so sweet. I wish I was a dog that lived at your house! Bailey's birthday is on March 31 and he will be 5 yrs old. I am not going to let him see Koko's birthday pictures, as I am not sure Bailey's birthday will be so grand and I don't want him to get jealous! We need to talk about meeting in Nashville in June, so I will call soon. Love and miss you both (and Koko and Kopper too, of course).
Aunt Shell <micwheinmt@gmail.com>
Missoula, MT - Friday, February 27, 2009 12:05 AM CST

Cindy and Makenzie
Thank you so very much for the offer of a pup from your adorable little KoKo. I dont know if Jennifer will wait that long---she really wants a yorkie asap--but will cetainly let you know.
I have read Makenzie's story and Jennifer says that Makenzie has earned Wonder Woman status! Hope that she continues to improve.
Maritia Sparks <jenren4@gmail.com>
Stephenville, Tx - Tuesday, February 24, 2009 11:54 AM CST

Hello Makenzie and Cindy and family. Jodee sent me your website. Our daughter Aria has HD and only 6cm of functioning gut, we are off to the US this year for transplant. I am reading Makenzie's story and just wanting to say hi and thank you for sharing the journey. our website is www.aria.org.nz if you are interested. Hope you meet you all one day maybe :)
Anita MacDonald
Auckland, New Zealand - Saturday, February 21, 2009 6:43 PM CST

HI McKenzie and Cindy
Was just getting your link to send to our friend in New Zealand and thought I would say hello while I was here. It is good you do not hve to come back to Pitts until summer and look forward to hopefully catching up with you both then - I guess it will be at the new hospital!
Jodee Reid <jodee1@zoominternet.net>
Gibsonia, Pa USA - Saturday, February 21, 2009 1:13 PM CST

MAKENZIE

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY,,,,WE LOVE YOU,,NANA,PAPAW AND KESSIE
Patty <pblackburn@citlink.net>
- Friday, February 13, 2009 7:37 PM CST

Happy Valentines Day, Cindy and Makenzie!
Robin and Aubrey www.caringbridge.org/visit/aubreygrace17
Canonsburg, Pa - Friday, February 13, 2009 7:51 AM CST

I do believe our girls would get along famously. ..

AG dolls and small dogs. . .:)
DRESSING them UP!

Sh
Floyds Knobs, IN USA - Thursday, February 12, 2009 8:01 PM CST

What a beautiful little girl. It's so great to see children thriving after a transplant. It gives me further hope that Kimberly will continue to thrive. God is Good!!
Tammy and Kimberly <TxRn64@yahoo.com>
Herndon, VA USA - Friday, January 23, 2009 4:55 PM CST

Wow ! I am sitting here at work and thought of you dear McKenzie. It has been awhile since I checked in on you. Your Momma did an awesome job on that video. The song is so true. You are one precious miracle with one very special Mother. I am so happy and thankful to our God for all He continues to do for you. How blessed you are. My prayers are with you always for health, happiness and endless love!
Happy New Year beautiful gift from God!
Caleb's Grandmaw

Donna Graham <donnagraham1@yahoo.com>
Spring, Tx USA - Wednesday, January 7, 2009 10:10 AM CST

HI GUYS, WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND YOUR NEW 4 WHEELER. IAN AND MARTA WOULD BE THRILLED TO RIDE WITH YOU SOMEDAY. HUGS AND KISSES !!!
MIKE KOLB <MNKUGA@BUFFALO.COM>
WEST SENECA, NY - Wednesday, January 7, 2009 0:41 AM CST

Makenzie,
Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I got your card in the mail this week and I am just blown away by how precious you are. You are getting sooo big and I am so happy to see and hear that you are doing great. I miss you guys everyday..Hope 2009 brings you even more joy..Take Care..
Korri &^caleb^ (www.caringbridge.org/ks/calebstorybook) <Korrincaleb@yahoo.com>
The Woodlands, Tx - Tuesday, December 30, 2008 11:59 PM CST

CUTE CUTE and DOUBLE CUTE.
Sh
Floyds Knobs, IN USA - Saturday, December 27, 2008 6:59 PM CST

Happy Birthday Makenzie! I can't believe you're 7 already and such a beautiful big girl! Hope to see you next time I get down to Roanoke.
Mary Wallace <SeansPCToy@aol.com>
Deerfield, NH USA - Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:49 PM CST

Cindy and Mak...I cried the whole way thru the video. It is amazing what you have been thru, and what a special gift God gave the world when you were born. Its been a long time since I've seen you, but I will always have the memories of those first couple of years. I wish you many more special birthdays Miss Makenzie. Know that you are loved around the world!!
Misty Hardy <md.hardy@cox.net>
Roanoke, VA - Monday, December 15, 2008 12:32 AM CST

Happy Belated Birthday Mak!!!!

We hope it was a great one!!! Wishing you and your mother a wonderful Christmas.

Kristi Cole & Brody
www.carepages.com
Carepage Name-brodyjcole
Kristi Cole <kristi3333@comcast.net>
Atlanta, GA USA - Saturday, December 13, 2008 11:55 PM CST

Happy Birthday! I cannot believe you are so grown up... I know I don't get to see you but I visit your pages often. I saw your Mom the other day at the hospital. What a beautiful video she made for you! Best Wishes for this new year of SEVEN!
V Brownell, CRNA @ RMH <vinvirginia@aol.com>
Roanoke, VA USA - Friday, December 12, 2008 8:00 PM CST

WONDERFUL video!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Meredith McCauley <cmmbcb@msn.com>
Roanoke, VA United States - Wednesday, December 10, 2008 11:16 AM CST

Happy Birthday Makenzie!!! Can't wait for you and Max to meet someday. Love the photos.
Yuko, Randy, MAX and Kai <munakata@colorado.edu>
- Tuesday, December 9, 2008 11:58 PM CST

I am so proud of you, Makenzie! What a wonderful young lady you are. Happy Birthday to you and to your loving Mother.
Clinton Cavett, MD <ccavett@carilion.com>
Roanoke, VA USA - Tuesday, December 9, 2008 2:09 PM CST

Makenzie- Happy "7th" Birthday. You get to come to camp this year-yeah!!! I will forward this on to Kaitlyn so she can see your new pictures. Love ya- Lynn
Lynn Seward
Pittsburgh, PA - Monday, December 8, 2008 3:09 PM CST

Happy 7th Birthday Makenzie!!! I can't believe you are already 7 years old. It seems like only yesterday that your mom brought you to Stewartsville to sign up for Preschool and now you are walking the halls at Goodview like you own the place - HA! Can't wait to see you singing in the Christmas program on Sunday night - You Go Girl!!!! Love, Mrs. Ayers

Sherry Ayers <sayers@bedford.k12.va.us>
- Monday, December 8, 2008 1:02 PM CST

Makenzie:

you are truly a miracle and I'm proud to know you.

Dr. Hart
Michael H. Hart, M.D. <mhart@carilion.com>
Roanoke, VA USA - Monday, December 8, 2008 11:03 AM CST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE MACKENZIE MAY YOUR DAY BE BRIGHT AND SUNNY AS WELL AS THE FUTURE FOR A SEVEN YEAR OLD---WE HAVE NEVER MET YOU BUT YOU HAVE CAPTURED OUR HEARTS THROUGH OUT THESE LAST SEVEN YEARS--YOUR LITTLE LIFE HAS BEEN FILLED WITH MORE BATTLES THAN OTHERS OF EQUAL AGE OR MORE--WE ONLY WISH THAT THE FUTURE HOLDS THE BRIGHTESS FOR YOU-FROM BILL AND GEORGIA BERG-------WE LOOK FORWARD SOMEDAY SOON TO MEETING THAT LITTLE MAC--MERRY CHRISTMAS TO MAC 12-25-08.
BILL AND GEORGIA BERG <goblackburn@hotmail.com>
GALENA, IL. USA - Sunday, December 7, 2008 4:49 PM CST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET MAKENZIE!! 7 years old is getting up there in age, girlie! Your birthday video is just so touching, your Mom put a lot of time getting the photos of your life together for us to see again, great job Cindy! Have a wonderful birthday party, we are sharing it with you in spirit! Sugar sends birthday wishes too, she's waiting for you to come and ride her again. Your life inspires us all. Bless your donor family, they have given us a precious gift-you.
Brenda Wheeler <brenwheeler@wildblue.net>
Bonner, MT USA - Saturday, December 6, 2008 1:12 PM CST

Happy 7th Birthday Makenzie!!!
Have a great day!!!
Cheryl Peevey & family <cherylpv@jetbroadband.com>
wirtz, va - Saturday, December 6, 2008 10:56 AM CST

Happy Birthday Makenzie!! Hope you have a wonderful party and lots of fun. Wish we could be there with you. Sending birthday hugs. Lots of love.
Kara, Grant, Logan, and Avery <kmarsh555@hotmail.com>
Lewis Center, OH - Saturday, December 6, 2008 7:21 AM CST

OHHHH KAYYYYY!!!

YOU KNOW Olivia is on HIGH ALERT TO SEE SOME MORE PHOTOS OF KOKO--and MAK--more ammo!

SO THANKFUL things are going GREEEEEAT!
Sh
Floyds Knobs, IN USA - Thursday, December 4, 2008 8:17 AM CST

Hey guys! Makenzie looks so wonderful and I know she is keeping you jumping! LOL She is so full of life. We love and miss yall both. Keeping you in our prayers as always.
Christie and Destiny <cruelladelight@yahoo.com>
Greenville, Tx. USA - Tuesday, September 30, 2008 9:28 PM CDT

OH Cindy Mak looks beautiful and so precious and happy! Your sweet miracle is growing up!
God Bless you both!
Hugs,
LeeAnne, Sammi and family

LeeAnne Bye <allenleeannebye@aol.com>
NJ - Saturday, September 27, 2008 9:03 AM CDT

I just wanted to drop in and say hello and let you know that you guys are in my thoughts and prayers. I love the pictures on the homepage from over the summer, Makenzie is such a beautiful girl! I hope you guys are doing well and I hope you all enjoyed celebrating the holiday weekend. :-)

Love,
Bonnie

Bonnie (www.caringbridge.org/az/bonniemarie) <bonniebelle@cox.net>
Mesa, Arizona USA - Wednesday, September 3, 2008 0:24 AM CDT

Hoping all is well and MAKENZIE ENJOYS SCHOOL!
Sh and O www.caringbridge.org/in/oliviablinndekold
Floyds Knobs, IN *U*S*A* - Sunday, August 31, 2008 9:26 PM CDT

Hey - great job Makenzie!!! So does this mean that you will be attending the ones in 2010? We just emailed the local team here to find out how to get involved - hope to see you there!!!
Kristen and Katie <kristen@zigweid.net>
Kirkland, Wa USA - Saturday, August 16, 2008 11:10 PM CDT

How wonderful that would have been to see Makenzie running her little heart out. I would have been in tears the whole day...Congrats to her for getting a metal...truly amazing..I miss you guys..Take Care
Korri mom to ^Angel Caleb^ <korrincaleb@yahoo.com>
The Woodlands, Tx - Thursday, July 31, 2008 11:54 PM CDT

I can't even begin to imagine the emotions in the room when donor families and recipient families met! It must have been powerful to all of you. The donor families must have been so proud to have been part of these kids lives. Makenzie looks like she is giving her all to the events, and I am so proud of her. What a great summertime treat for both of you. I hope you can make it back to Montana soon, we need to see you again. Dessa got a Grand Champion Ribbon at the 4H fair over the weekend riding Sugar. Sugar wants to have you ride her again, so that's another reason to get back to Montana.
Brenda Wheeler <brenwheeler@wildblue.net>
Bonner, MT - Monday, July 28, 2008 7:58 PM CDT

Makenzie, way to go getting your bronze medal. You are a true inspiration. Hope to see you and Koko soon.
Love, Dan and Elise
Dan and Elise Spencer <danduckeli@aol.com>
Salem, VA USA - Friday, July 18, 2008 5:49 AM CDT

Congratulations Makenzie on the broze medal!!! I am so glad we finally got to meet in person. So glad we got to spend the day with you and your mom at the zoo.

Take care,

Kristi Cole & Brody
www.carepages.com
Carepage Name=brodyjcole
Kristi Cole <kristi3333@comcast.net>
Atlanta, GA USA - Monday, July 14, 2008 10:40 PM CDT

MAKENZIE,,PAPAW AND I ARE SO PROUD OF YOU FOR
WINNING THE BRONZE MEDAL IN SWIMMING AT THE TRANSPLANT GAMES.
HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON AND TO SEE YOUR MEDAL,,,WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH,,,,,NANA
NANA <pblackburn@citlink.net>
- Monday, July 14, 2008 12:34 AM CDT

Dear Cindy & Makenzie,
You made my day today, after reading your journal entry about earning the BRONZE in SWIMMING at the US Transplant Games in Pittsburg, PA!!! CONGRATULATIONS!! We are so very, very proud of you!
Tina Pierce <christina_pierce@lifenet.org>
Roanoke, VA - Monday, July 14, 2008 11:17 AM CDT

Cindy and Makenzie, we saw your story on the news! Wow...I had no idea what she has been through. We wanted to let Makenzie know that we are proud of all that she has accomplished and goodluck at the games!!! Have a safe trip!
Brandon, Cassie, Brianna, Emily and Abigail Sloan <cdsloan22@aol.com>
Goodview, VA US - Tuesday, July 8, 2008 6:42 PM CDT

Hi, we just saw your story on channel 10. We are so proud of you. We know you will do great. Hope to see you when you get back.
Jamey Walsh and Mom Yevonne <yeeyore@msn.com>
Goodview, VA USA - Sunday, July 6, 2008 8:34 PM CDT

Horse camp, and a fun summer what more could a 6 year old ask for? Have fun at the transplant games! Yes, I think Kourt and makenzie would be good friends too :-) They seem to have that same sassy personality that makes them so strong.....yet so sweet! Amazing little girls both of them.
laura and kourt <kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
ca - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 3:31 PM CDT

Cindy, Delighted to see the new pics of Mak and hear that all is well.
Ann Weaver <amweaver@wowway.com>
Naperville, IL USA - Monday, June 30, 2008 9:23 AM CDT

Hi McKenzie and Cindy
Looking forward to seeing you both in July!!!
Jodee Reid <jodee1@zoominternet.net>
Pittsburgh, pa USA - Wednesday, June 25, 2008 7:10 PM CDT

Hi Makenzie!
My name is Jenna and I came across your site. You are a brave, courageous fighter and a real inspiration. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
caringbridge.org/visit/champ291
Jenna <nevergiveup301@aol.com>
Kamloops, BC Canada - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 5:37 PM CDT

BLESSINGS!! So happy that all is going so well. congrats on the 5 years! The new puppy ....so cute! love it, and love the softball pics. Life to the fullest! love it!
laura and kourt <kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, May 8, 2008 2:16 PM CDT

HAPPY FIFTH TRANSPLANT ANNIVERSARY!!!!!

WE'RE SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!

GO GET A HOME RUN!!
Mary, Dave and Sean <SeansPCToy@aol.com; www3.caringbridge.org/nh/seanw>
Deerfield, NH 03037 - Monday, May 5, 2008 9:46 AM CDT

Happy 5 year Anniversary!! We are so happy to see you doing so well and enjoying life. We are so grateful to your donor family for giving you this second chance at life, and for also giving us the opportunity to share this journey with you and your mommy. We miss you!
Love,
Kara, Grant, Logan, and Avery <kmarsh555@hotmail.com>
Lewis Center, OH - Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:11 PM CDT

HAPPY TRANSPLANT ANNIVERSARY! We are thinking of you and your donor family today! We miss you!
Love Michelle, Maddie, and Izzie
Michelle Christenson <mchriste@zoominternet.net www.caringbridge.org oh/isabellechristenson>
mars, pa - Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:29 PM CDT

Oh my Goodness!!! Those pictures are soooo sweet! I didn't know she was playing baseball. Destiny has been dying to play baseball because her little boyfriend, Mason plays. Talk to ya soon
Christie and Destiny <cruelladelight@yahoo.com>
Greenville, Tx. USA - Thursday, April 24, 2008 5:10 PM CDT

when medical drama happens...it happens BIG!!
HOPE ALL IS WELL!!
laura and kourt <kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
- Monday, April 21, 2008 2:29 PM CDT

Hello precious ladies! It has been awhile since I peeked in to check on you two. You have been busy. I pray all is better now and your Paw-Paw is feeling great with his ticker all put in order. I love your puppy but it is not as cute as you are Makenzie!
Take care dear ones,
Caleb's Grandmaw

Donna Graham <DonnaGraham1@yahoo.com>
Spring, Tx - Friday, April 18, 2008 8:06 AM CDT

Glad to hear everyone is feeling a little better. The pup is SOO cute. Thinking of you. Lost your website for awhile. My computer crashed and lost all of the cb sites...trying to find them all. Take care
steph www.caringbridge.org/visit/stephanie6 <stephot1@hotmail.com>
Phoenixville, PA - Friday, April 11, 2008 8:39 PM CDT

Glad to hear that Makenzie & your dad are doing better. When it rains it pours!!! Take care

cheryl
- Wednesday, April 2, 2008 4:21 PM CDT

Busy, busy, you sound so busy! Mak and Paw-Paw I hope you both feel better! Your puppy is adorable. Makes me want one! Sorry to hear the whole fridge story after all that talk we had about refrigerators. Sounds like you saved Easter dinner though. (((Hugs!!!)))
Mary Wallace <SeansPCToy@aol.com; www3.caringbridge.org/nh/seanw>
Deerfield, NH USA - Wednesday, April 2, 2008 7:21 AM CDT

Hey girls. Wow you have had alot to deal with! I'm so glad everything has worked out for your dad and Kenz. We will keep them in our prayers for a full recovery. Love the Easter pics and that pup is too cute! Big hugs and kisses.
Christie and Destiny <cruelladelight@yahoo.com>
Greenville, Tx. USA - Tuesday, April 1, 2008 11:50 PM CDT

What a week! I'm so glad to hear that Makenzie and your Dad are on the mend. Great Easter and Koko photos!
Wishing you quieter weeks ahead.
Yuko (Max's mom)
- Monday, March 31, 2008 8:51 PM CDT

KOKO!

Can't wait to see more photos!
Love, OliviA
- Sunday, March 30, 2008 11:26 AM CDT

Hey Cindy An Mak! Just wanted to suop by and say hello. Hope all is well with you guys. I love ya'll and I think of ya'll often.
Georgia <gafromtheva@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, March 25, 2008 5:33 PM CDT

Happy Easter!!! Cindy I cant get over how Makenzie is growing!!! Im glad you all have had quiet winter...quiet is good. I see she is a hannah montanna fan too..she needs to come play with Abby and Jenna sometime...they could form a band..lol
Amy Dent <aimeshair@hotmail.com>
princeton , wv mercer - Sunday, March 23, 2008 11:38 PM CDT

What a great picture of the 2 of you at tech!!! You both look great. I check the website weekly and keep updated. The puppy is sure adorable. Give me a call soon - I called a while ago & left a message.
Take care & god bless the both of you
Cheryl PV
Burnt Chimnet, va - Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5:19 PM CDT

Makenzie
I love your new dog. I'm a little jealous of you with those three good looking guys.WOW!!! I think of you everyday and pray you are ok.
Love & Prayers
Bobbi Cooper
Bobbi Cooper <bcooper@suddenlink.net>
- Tuesday, March 18, 2008 3:28 PM CDT

Cindy and Makenzie,
Glad things are going well. The puppies are adorable.
Nathan, Karen and Myles <nkstefl@juno.com>
Rochester, NY - Tuesday, March 18, 2008 6:54 AM CDT

Still think of all the kids! I check up on everyone once in awhile:) So grown up i tell yah:)
Nurse Andrea (-used to work at chp)
Somerset, nj - Friday, March 14, 2008 3:41 PM CDT

Hey guys, glad to hear things are going so well! Love to see makenzie looking so BIG and healthy! Noah has been keeping us very busy with all those teenage attitudes!!!!!!Keep up the good work mamma,kenz is looking great! Lots of LOve,PAULA & NOAH
paula ziegler <rzpz91@hotmail.com>
west covina, ca - Thursday, February 21, 2008 11:54 AM CST

What kind of dog is Koko? Makenzie looks great- and things have been quiet! Give her a kiss for me- Love you guys- Lynn
Lynn Seward
Pgh, PA USA - Tuesday, February 19, 2008 9:29 AM CST

Oh WOW Cindy ...Mack looks soo very grown up! I can imagine the rodeo..and I agree with Mackenzie..its not nice to pick on baby cows! LOL... So glad to read things have been going pretty well and how exciting about the puppy!
LeeAnne, Sammi and family
LeeAnne Bye <allenleeannebye@aol.com>
NJ - Saturday, February 16, 2008 10:03 AM CST

Love,
Bonnie
Bonnie (www.caringbridge.org/az/bonniemarie) <bonniebelle@cox.net>
Mesa, Arizona USA - Thursday, February 14, 2008 6:46 PM CST

Glitter Graphics
Robin and Aubrey www.caringbridge.org/tn/aubreygrace
Canonsburg, PA - Thursday, February 14, 2008 5:59 AM CST

aww.. love the rodeo story, kindergartners are soooo FUNNY!! Thanks for sharing:-) Just checking .
Laura and Kourtney <Kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, February 6, 2008 8:37 PM CST

I can just imagine the attention Lil Miss Kenz caused when she thought the baby cows were getting hurt... LOL I laugh out loud thinking about it....She is such a mess! Glad she has managed to stay in school so much this winter. Destiny has missed alot and she is on homebound...lol Well you girls take care we love and miss yall.
Christie and Destiny <cruelladelight@yahoo.com>
GREENVILLE, Tx. USA - Wednesday, February 6, 2008 1:41 AM CST

Hey girlies, just stopping by to see whats new. Glad the port placement went well. Hope ya'll are having a great start to the New Year! Much love, hugs, and kisses!
Christie and Destiny <cruelladelight@yahoo.com>
Greenvilleq, Tx. USA - Friday, January 18, 2008 11:46 PM CST

Hi Makenzie Kourt wants you to know she went to Disneyland again and put up some new pictures. Kourt says she will share Peter and wendy with you when you get to come to CA.Just stopping by to say HI
Kourt and laura <Kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, January 13, 2008 0:02 AM CST

Glad to hear that your port placement went smoothly. Wishing you all of the health and happiness in the New Year! Take care, Cindy & Tyler
Cindy Miracle <cdmiracle99@aol.com>
Lebanon, OH - Friday, December 28, 2007 11:10 PM CST

Makenzie
We were so glad to hear things went great today. Hope you have a Happy New Year. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers every day. Hope Nana is being a good patient for you while she is there.
Love & Prayers
Bobbi & family
Bobbi Cooper <bcooper@suddenlink.net>
princeton, wv - Friday, December 28, 2007 5:12 PM CST

Cindy and Makenzie,

Hope all is well. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Karen, Nathan and Myles <nkstefl@juno.com>
Rochester, NY USA - Wednesday, December 26, 2007 8:01 PM CST

Merry Christmas Makenzie !
I hope you got lots of fun presents from Santa Claus! I was thinking of you today !
Hugs & prayers from Texas,
Caleb's Grandmaw

Caleb;s Grandmaw <DonnaGraham1@yahoo.com>
Spring, Tx - Tuesday, December 25, 2007 10:58 PM CST

Merry Christmas! Love those birthday and Christmas pictures. What a ham. We love and miss yall very much.
Christie and Destiny <cruelladelight@yahoo.com>
Greenville, Tx. USA - Tuesday, December 25, 2007 6:58 PM CST

Merry Christmas to you an mommy! I hope santa was good to yall.
Georgia Ayden and Angel Louie <gafromtheva@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, December 25, 2007 10:35 AM CST

I wish I could be there to see the madness tomorrow! I am sure Santa will be very good to you both. I am still giggling over the stories from our trip to Gatlinberg, and I am looking forward to our next adventure! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - and thank you for being such a special part of my life! Love ya
Michele Wheeler <micwhe@safeco.com>
Missoula, MT - Monday, December 24, 2007 3:37 PM CST

I hope your day is filled with lots of love and happiness. Merry Christmas! We can not wait to here what Santa brought you! Good luck on Friday we will be thinking of you!
Christenson Family <mchriste@zoominternet.net www.caringbridge.org oh/isabellechristenson>
mars, pa - Monday, December 24, 2007 11:14 AM CST

I can't believe it is time for Christmas already. We are all so thankful that Mak is healthy and that the last hospital visit was brief. I loved watching the kids open their presents together last night. Katie won't walk around the house without the "clip-clops" on her feet. I hope you two are having a good time in Princeton. We will see you soon. We all thank God for Makenzie, our own special miracle! Love you both!
Laurie Fuchs <lafkff1@aol.com>
Roanoke, VA - Thursday, December 20, 2007 9:31 PM CST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I see that she is a Hanna Montana fan also! Peter and Wendy are still the big thing here but Hanna Montana is pretty cool too! I am so impressed that she will sit on santa's lab...Forget that! with Kourt! Love that you remember the Donor family, So special! So glad she is doing so well dispited the almost hospital stay on the B day. I am with you on the Port who wants to be stuck every month? Do what ya got to do.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Laura and Kourt <Kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, December 19, 2007 6:35 PM CST

Hi Cindy and Mac. Got your card today. Love the pictures! I heard through the grapevine that maybe Kopper would like a new puppy friend. We would love Mac to have a puppy. We will let you know when they are born and you can come over and pick one out! Merry Christmas to you both and God Bless you both. Your are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Dan and Elise Spencer
Elise Spencer <Danduckeli@aol.com>
Salem, VA USA - Wednesday, December 19, 2007 4:56 PM CST

Cindy and Mackenzie,
WANTED TO WISH YOU BOTH A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR! Think of you both so often. Love the pictures. Your daughter sure is growing up. Contact me sometime.
Robin Frazier <nacota2@yahoo.com>
Salem, Va USA - Tuesday, December 18, 2007 5:08 PM CST

Cindy and Makenzie, I love the picture on your christmas card.
Aubrey likes Kopper, she said he looks like a snowman. We hope you both have a happy and healthy holiday. Let us know when you are coming back to Pittsburgh, maybe we can get together.

Robin and Aubrey www.caringbridge.org/tn/aubreygrace
Canonsburg, PA - Tuesday, December 18, 2007 3:22 PM CST

Makenzie
WOW!!! I love your new pictures, I can't pick a favorite I love the #6 with you standing beside it. They are all good. Hope you have a great Christmas. Your are in my prayers everyday. I heard Nana wasn't being a very good patient, you better take extra good care of her. Hope to see you soon.
Love & Prayers
Billy, Bobbi & Brittni Cooper

ps. I have a friend that has a site now his name is ethan perkins. his website is www.caringbridge.org/visit/ethanperkins
Bobbi Cooper <bcooper@suddenlink.net>
Princeton, wv - Thursday, December 13, 2007 9:48 PM CST

Hope your birthday was great and Christmas is even better! You both deserve to be spoiled! Happy Holidays, Cindy & Tyler
Cindy Miracle <cdmiracle99@aol.com>
Lebanon, OH - Wednesday, December 12, 2007 8:42 PM CST

Happy Birthday Makenzie...Hope you had a fun one and got lots of neat things. Take care
Korri.....^Caleb^ <korrincaleb@yahoo.com>
The Woodlands, Tx - Monday, December 10, 2007 11:20 PM CST

Hi Makenzie!
I keep a shortcut to your website on my computer but I have not checked in for awhile. Sorry, but much has been happening here in Texas. I do think of you so very often. I just watched your video and love all the pictures. You are still too cute for words.
I thank God you are celebrating life every day and I thank Him for your donor that gave you a second chance. God is good ! You and Mommy have a very Merry Christmas. I will be checking back to see what Santa brought you!
Hugs and prayers from Texas,
Caleb's Grandmaw

Caleb's Grandmaw <DonnaGraham1@yahoo.com>
Spring, Tx - Monday, December 10, 2007 10:08 PM CST

HAPPY BIRTDAY MAKENZIE! Hope you enjoy your day and are feeling better!
Love Michelle,Madeline and Isabelle

Christenson Family <mchriste@zoominternet.net www.caringbridge.org oh/isabellechristenson>
mars, pa - Thursday, December 6, 2007 5:07 PM CST

Happy Birthday Makenzie!! I can't believe you are 6 years old. You are getting so big. Hope you have fun in TN and are feeling better.
Love,
Kara, Grant, Logan, and Avery <kmarsh555@hotmail.com>
Lewis Center, OH - Thursday, December 6, 2007 6:51 AM CST

True inspration.....I love to read that she doing so well. I love everything about it. So glad school is going well and she made it to the pumpkin patch....AWESOME. Sorry she has to get poked for the IVIG but? wow! she is doing great.
Laura <Kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, November 27, 2007 2:15 PM CST

How funny that Korri is the last one to sign. I know it may seem as if I don't keep up with you guys but I stop by often. Mac looks great! Wish you guys all the luck.
Jared Rasbeary <jaredrasbeary@yahoo.com>
Crosby, tx - Monday, November 19, 2007 7:35 PM CST

Hi Guys,
Just was thinking about you two and wanted to say hello. Makenzie looks wonderful and I love the Halloween pic's. Miss ya and hope to talk to soon.

www.caringbirdge.org/ks/calebstorybook
Korri <korrincaleb@yahoo.com>
The Woodland, Tx - Thursday, November 15, 2007 11:13 PM CST

OK--SO is that HIDDEN LAKE in the "MOVIE"?

HOW I miss Montana sometimes. . .bless you--KEEP ON MAKENZIE!

!
Sh
Floyds Knobs, - Wednesday, November 7, 2007 8:18 AM CST

Makenzie,
I love your halloween costume and I miss you!

Love
Isabelle
Isabelle Christenson <mchriste@zoominternet.net www.caringbridge.org oh/isabellechristenson>
Mars, PA - Friday, November 2, 2007 6:47 PM CDT

Makenzie looks absolutely amazing!

So good to see her living life, complete with the pouty face. Make sure to let her know that although the pouty face is cute, we think her smiley face is much cuter!!
Patty & Colyn
CA - Monday, October 22, 2007 1:18 AM CDT

Precious child! So glad to hear that she is pouting, smiling, living LIFE fully!

What would we do without those amazing people God gives us?

!

Keep on keeping on Miss Makenzie!
Sh
- Sunday, October 21, 2007 9:42 PM CDT

Makenzie looks great! She looks like she is having fun with Emily. We miss the Knoxville Zoo and the camels. Aubrey and I plan to visit Miss Emily when we go home in November. I'm glad you had a great time.
Robin and Aubrey www.caringbridge.org/tn/aubreygrace
Canonsburg, PA - Wednesday, October 17, 2007 5:54 AM CDT

Hi! This is Amber, Melanie's mom. Thank you for replying to my message. I love your website and all the pictures of your pretty girl! It looks like she is having a great time and liking school! Love that she is having fun at the fair, swimming, riding horse, all kinds of things! Take care!

www.caringbridge.org/visit/melanie
Amber
Rochester, Mn USA - Monday, October 15, 2007 11:47 AM CDT

YOU GO GIRL! You keep on doing great!
Sh
Floyds Knobs, IN USA - Monday, October 8, 2007 10:59 PM CDT

Hi Cindy and Mackenzie, Wow what a great summer you two have had. I love all the pictures and everytime I see pictures of Mackenzie it reminds me of what a true miracle she is. She is so beautiful and her smile just lights up the world. I am so happy that she is doing well and getting to attend school. When I look at her, it gives me so much hope for Kenneth's future, she is such an inspiration to me. I miss seeing you guys and hope all continues to go well. Thinking of you always and keeping you in our prayers. Hugs, Myra
Myra Cantrell <MCant99937@aol.com>
Anderson, SC USA - Friday, September 28, 2007 10:02 PM CDT

Hi Cindy and McKenzie
Glad you are enjoying school McKenzie. Matisse started a week late then had a week off to go to Disney for her Make a wish but is now in full swing.
Just wanted to let you both know you are in our thoughts and love to catch up from time to time.
Jodee Reid <jodee1@zoominternet.net>
- Friday, September 21, 2007 1:49 PM CDT

It is a amazing feeling when they take take that walk into Kindergarten and never look back! Are girls are growing up! Funny you have the cheerleader thing happening in your house too....but I know where kourt gets it. I love that your summer was great! Life to the fullest! next summer CA? and Peter Pan and wendy if kourt will share:-)
Laura and Kourtney <kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
ca - Sunday, September 16, 2007 7:28 PM CDT

Makenzie, What an exciting thing to start kindergarten! I hope you love it every day. You are such a big girl now it is hard to believe.

Cindy - I have not looked at her site in a few months. (sorry). It was a little too much for me all at once to see her graduating from preschool and then off to kindergarten. It made me cry - but of course good tears. There were so many times we worried for her and I know she will continue to have her challenges - but to see her so happy, riding a bike, going to camp, having sleepovers, going to school...all those every day things and moments that make life worth living...well it is overwhelming. I am glad you continue to keep her page updated. It reminds all of us why we continue to seek medical care for our children when we're tired, or the news is bad, or the doctors seem to not have answers. Her smile and her life says it all.

I cannot help but think of Sam's joy on the first and really every day of kindergarten and 1st grade. I am so glad that Makenzie seems to be as excited and find similar joy in such a small thing as he did. I think they would have been good friends despite the age difference.

You look great in the one and only picture I saw of you (her graduation). I am glad you're both doing well.

Love,
Anne www.caringbridge.org/wi/zachsam
- Sunday, September 2, 2007 10:56 AM CDT

Makenzie...We love your new pictures, you look so grown up. Brittni loves the Hello Kitty lunch box. We look forward to hearing all the great stories Nana tells us about you. Have a great year.
Bobbi, Carol & Brittni <bcooper@suddenlink.net>
Princeton, WV - Friday, August 31, 2007 10:46 PM CDT

What a wonderful blessed summer and start to a new year of real school!!! How cool! She looks so great and happy. You are such a wonderful mom! Destiny got to go see her school but we are starting homeschool this year then if all goes well off to the big school for 1st grade! Ya'll take care. We love and miss ya'll very much!
Christie and Destiny <cruelladelight@yahoo.com>
Greenville, Tx USA - Wednesday, August 29, 2007 1:36 PM CDT

Congratulations on starting kindergarten!!!! Katie and Jordan will start back next week and are very excited too (as am I!!!)

You are growing up so fast - we wish we were closer so we could visit! Hopefully things continue to go well for you!
Kristen and Katie <kristen@zigweid.net>
Kent, WA USA - Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:05 PM CDT

I can't believe how big Makenzie has gotten!! Hope school goes well!! It brings me such happiness to hear that she is doing well and to see such joy on her face!! Hope Reese has the same feeling next year, pre-school for him this year!! Take care and stay healthy, Mary, Reese & Nathaniel
Mary Stansbery <marystansbery@yahoo.com>
Upper Sandusky , OH - Tuesday, August 28, 2007 3:32 PM CDT

Congratulations on your first day of kindergarden, Makenzie! Aubrey can't wait to go next year. I love your pictures. It looks like you had alot of fun this summer. I hope you have fun at school.
Robin and Aubrey www.caringbridge.org/tn/aubreygrace <ra_meller@yahoo.com>
Canonsburg, PA - Tuesday, August 28, 2007 5:56 AM CDT

So glad makenzie made it to kindergarten. She looks so happy in all the pics. She continues to be inspiration to me too! Hope you have a safe and healthy rest of thesummmer and fall!
stephanie www.caringbridge.org/visit/stephanie6 <stephot1@hotmail.com>
Phoenixville, PA - Monday, August 27, 2007 10:26 PM CDT

Love the summer fun pictures! Kenz looks awesome. She's so beautiful and so full of life. We love and miss ya'll very much. Big hugs and kisses.
Christie and Destiny <cruelladelight@yahoo.com>
Greenville, Texas USA - Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:04 AM CDT

Makenzie
Izzie says to tell you to have fun at camp, and she can not wait until the two of you can go to transplant camp together and that she misses you! Have fun at camp Cindy and Makenzie!
Love Isabelle
Michelle and Isabelle Christenson <mchriste@zoominternet.net www.caringbridge.org oh/isabellechristenson>
Mars, PA - Friday, August 10, 2007 10:40 PM CDT

Woohoo! Summer fun! Mak looks great! Keep up the good work--both of ya!

Mary Wallace <SeansPCToy@aol.com>
Deerfield, NH USA - Thursday, August 9, 2007 9:28 PM CDT

I love the great pictures! You look like quite the swimmer. And I understand you jumped off the diving board at Nana and Papaw's too!! We sent a DVD of Dessa and Sugar at the Fair so you can see how well they did. They won three purple ribbons, a blue ribbon and a trophy! Next summer you will have to come back so Dessa can take you horseback riding by the Blackfoot. Love you and have fun at camp!
Aunt Shell <micwhe@netzero.com>
Missoula, MT - Thursday, August 9, 2007 11:57 AM CDT

Hey CIndy, thanks for the support.. I think I am free of that yucky virus. Maybe it always comes up as most of us would and whoever read it that day decided to document it. I will talk to you soon. Would still love to know more. I did read some on your site from 2-3 years ago. Anyway, thanks again
steph
stephanie www.caringbridge.org/visit/stephanie6 <stephot1@hotmail.com>
Phoenixville, PA - Monday, July 30, 2007 2:51 PM CDT

Thank the good Lord... she did not get those yucky pox! We think about ya'll all the time and miss you dearly! Hope to talk to ya soon. Love ya'll both very much!
Christie and Destiny <cruelladelight@yahoo.com>
Greenville, Tx USA - Friday, July 27, 2007 9:31 PM CDT

OH YEAH!!!!
Sh
- Wednesday, July 25, 2007 0:33 AM CDT

I hope she is still chix pox free. Thinking of you guys
steph
stephanie www.caringbridge.org/visit/stephanie6 <stephot1@hotmail.com>
Phoenixville, PA - Friday, July 13, 2007 6:26 PM CDT

HOW did the chicken pox turn out? AND PIANO--what a blessing!

I TRY to remember; I want my kids to LOVE to play--just like with reading. . .I'd rather they come to it with a love. . .lasting!
Sh
Floyds Knobs, IN USA - Wednesday, July 11, 2007 6:28 PM CDT

Hope all is well...and you dodged the chicken pox...UGH!! Drama!! I thought it only followed me...Guess not:-)
Laura and Kourt <kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
- Monday, July 9, 2007 10:57 PM CDT

Needless to say, nobody feels any worse about Makenzie being exposed to chicken pox than her AUNT LAURIE. Thankfully, you continue to "dodge the bullet", just as you have with so many things along this journey. You know Aunt Laurie, as well as Granny Carol (who has the direct prayer line to heaven)are praying that the "pox" do not appear. It will be two weeks tomorrow since initial exposure, so keep those fingers crossed!! We all love you, and we are very sorry:( Aunt Laurie and crew
Laurie Fuchs <lafkff1@aol.com>
Roanoke, VA - Monday, July 9, 2007 4:13 PM CDT

Sorry to hear about the chix pox ordeal. I hope she dodges the bullet.. So hard to avoid everything.. but we continue to try. just letting you know you are in our thoughts and prayers
stephanie www.caringbridge.org/visit/stephanie6 <stephot1@hotmail.com>
Phoenixville, PA - Monday, July 9, 2007 10:52 AM CDT

Hello Cindy and Makenzie!! Congrats on the graduation. I cant believe you are a big girl now. My how you have grown. You are so beautiful. We need to get together again. It has been a long time.
I pray you dont get the chicken pox. That is NO fun. I still remember when I had them.
Keep in touch
melissa Page
roanoke, va usa - Thursday, July 5, 2007 4:11 AM CDT

Hi Mak and Cindy,
Hope you dodge the chicken pox bullet. I can't believe that Mak has graduated from PreSchool. She has turned out to be quite the lovely young lady.
Have a happy 4th of July.
Donna and Angel ^Kyle^ Noble www.caringbridge.org/oh/kyle <donnanoble2001@yahoo.com>
Grove City, OH USA - Wednesday, July 4, 2007 9:12 AM CDT

AAAUUUUGH CHICKEN POX??!! Thats one of my biggest fears of being around other kids.
I AM PRAYING EXTRA HARD SHE DOES NOT GET THEM!!!! Please keep us posted. What's this experimental drug? Fill us in on that!
We love ya and miss ya!
Christie and Destiny <ctaylor74@peoplepc.com>
Greenville, Tx USA - Saturday, June 30, 2007 1:11 AM CDT

Hi Cindy and Makenzie

My name is Nienke (Ninka) and I am the mother of an 8 month old son Robin who has been diagnosed with Total Hirschsprung, he has no functioning intestine. He feeds on TPN and is doing reasonably well.

We live near Amsterdam, in The Netherlands and intestinal transplants have never been performed here. We'd have to go to the US, or to Paris, France. Besides that, our doctors have told us that life after transplant is comparable to what it is on TPN, and that Robin wouldnt live longer than 4 years after transplant - if he would even be so lucky, cos the figures showed that only 50% survive the 1 year after transplant.

All this information has led us to making the choice not to transplant - a very very hard decision to make.

I was just wondering what your doctors have told you before opting for transplant, and most of all, how Makenzie is doing now? Is she able to eat normally?
Nienke <nienkeslettenhaar@yahoo.com>
Barneveld, Netherlands - Europe - Thursday, June 7, 2007 5:08 AM CDT

How Cute she looks graduating. Looks like it was a great day. Glad to see she is doing so great! Keep it up. Congrats on graduation!

stephanie www.caringbridge.org/visit/stephanie6 <stephot1@hotmail.com>
Phoenixville, PA - Wednesday, June 6, 2007 11:34 AM CDT

Makenzie, you look beautiful in your graduation gown and we are very proud of you. We are so glad that you are doing so well and that school turned out so well for you this year. Enjoy your summer and have lots of fun. We think of you often and you are always in our prayers. God Bless You!!!! Hugs, Myra and Kenneth
Myra Cantrell <MCant99937@aol.com>
Anderson, SC USA - Tuesday, June 5, 2007 8:04 PM CDT

Great Job Makenzie!!!I am very proud of you!! You will have to come and play with Abby and Jenna this summer.
Cindy I cant beleive these girls are going to kindergarten...Abby graduates Pre-k on thursday..I know you are proud!
Amy Dent <aimeshair@yahoo.com>
princeton, WV - Tuesday, June 5, 2007 5:53 PM CDT

Good Job Makenzie!!!I love all the pictures, such joy and happiness in her face. She was really proud of herself and that's great!Love and miss you guys.
P.S
did you get my thank you card? I think I may have sent it to your old address.

www.caringbridge.org/ks/calebstorybook
Korri <korrincaleb@yahoo.com>
The woodlands, tx - Tuesday, June 5, 2007 3:29 PM CDT

LOVE IT!!! Such moments to treasure Kourt also will be moving on to the "big Kid" school. You have such a amazing little girl! I love the pictures...they just tell the whole story thanks for sharing
Laura and Kourtney <kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
- Monday, June 4, 2007 7:49 PM CDT

Congratulations on your graduation, Makenzie!! I am so proud of you. It looks like you are taller than the other kids in your class, and you look so grown up. Wasn't it an exciting day for you and your Mom? I am so happy you had such a good school year. Can't wait to spend time with you and Mom again. Love to you both.
Brenda Wheeler <brenwheeler@wildblue.net>
Bonner, MT USA - Monday, June 4, 2007 12:51 AM CDT

Makenzie, you have grown to be such a big girl!!! I remember when Katie and I first met you guys - I still have the picture of you with Katie and Justin at dinner in Pittsburgh. What beautiful pictures of your graduation!!! We will be praying that things continue to go so well for you. Hopefully one of these days we can get out to that end of the country to visit, or perhaps you can visit us....(that being said, only a visit, and no staying at Children's Hospital here!!!!) We miss you and Katie says hi!!!
Kristen and Katie <kristen@zigweid.net>
Kent, WA USA - Sunday, June 3, 2007 10:42 PM CDT

Peekaboo Makenzie! It's your estranged (and strange) Uncle Robert. Now don't cry. hehehe. Miss you and hope you are doing well. Tell Mommy I said hello.
Robert Hedge <yomonk1@aol.com>
Roanoke, VA - Wednesday, May 16, 2007 10:18 PM CDT

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MOM,,I LOVE U VERY MUCH

MAKENZIE
Makenzie
- Sunday, May 13, 2007 6:55 AM CDT

Happy belated ANNY!
What a beautiful girl you are.
Olivia
- Tuesday, May 8, 2007 6:34 AM CDT

Happy Anniversary Mak !!!!! Ian tells his friends about you all the time. You must be very special if you can impress even him ! Lots of Love, Mr. Mike
MIKE KOLB <MNKUGA@BUFFALO.COM>
- Wednesday, May 2, 2007 9:42 AM CDT

Happy 4th Transplant Anniversary, Makenzie!
Robin and Aubrey <ra_meller@yahoo.com>
Canonsburg, PA - Tuesday, May 1, 2007 3:55 PM CDT

Happy Transplant Anniversary!!
shelle and hannah <shdmiller@yahoo.com>
- Monday, April 30, 2007 2:27 PM CDT

Happy Anniversary Makenzie.
You are one lucky little girl to have such a special Mommy! She has a beautiful way with words, especially for your donor family. I just smiled reading her happy note. I will never forget your transplant date as this is now an important date for our family. I pray you will be celebrating many, many happy anniversaries. God bless you precious girl!
Caleb's Grandmaw

Caleb's Grandmaw <DonnaGraham1@yahoo.com>
Spring, Tx - Monday, April 30, 2007 0:14 AM CDT

Happy 4th Anniversary. That is great! I hope I am doing as great on my 4th. Keep enjoying the "boring" life. Always thinking of you.
stephanie www.caringbridge.org/visit/stephanie6 <stephot1@hotmail.com>
Phoenixville, PA - Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:47 PM CDT

Happy Transplant Anniversary.
So glad to hear things are going well. It is hard to believe it has been almost a year since I last saw Mak.
Donna and Angel ^Kyle^ Noble www.caringbridge.org/oh/kyle <donnanoble2001@yahoo.com>
Grove City, OH USA - Sunday, April 29, 2007 10:39 PM CDT

Happy Transplant Anniversary Makenzie! What a special day tomorrow is and we will be thinking of your donor family as well. It's hard to believe sometimes that it has been 4 years! But then again it seems like just yesterday when we were all the hotel. Miss you.
Kara, Grant, Logan, and Avery <kmarsh555@hotmail.com>
Lewis Center, OH - Saturday, April 28, 2007 10:47 PM CDT

HAPPY TRANSPLANT ANNIVERSARY!!!Thinking of you and your donor family. Hugs, Myra and Kenneth
Myra Cantrell <MCant99937@aol.com>
Anderson, SC USA - Saturday, April 28, 2007 10:41 PM CDT

Makenzie and Cindy

HAPPY TRANSPLANT ANNIVERSARY Makenzie! We will be thinking of you and your donor family tomorrow, and remembering how special your donor family is. Also how thankful we are to know the both of you!
Love Izzie and Michelle <mchriste@zoominternet.net www.caringbridge.org oh/isabellechristenson>
Mars, PA - Saturday, April 28, 2007 7:58 PM CDT

MAKENZIE,,,HAPPY 4TH TRANSPLANT ANNIVERSARY ON SUNDAY 4-29-2007

WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU AND SO HAPPY THAT YOU HAVE GROWN TO BE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL,,,WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH,,,NANA,PAPAW AND KESSIE
NANA <pblackburn@citlink.net>
- Friday, April 27, 2007 8:37 PM CDT

Makenzie,
I am just checking in to see how you are. I love your video and the song is so perfect. You are quite a star precious one! It is such a blessing and inspiration to hear you are doing so well!
Texas hugs!
Caleb's Grandmaw

Caleb's Grandmaw <DonnaGraham1@yahoo.com>
Spring, TX - Sunday, April 22, 2007 0:58 AM CDT

Makenzie, We enjoyed getting to visit and play with you this week. Aubrey talked about you and Emily all the way home from Red Robin. Hopefully we can get together again.
Robin and Aubrey www.caringbridge.org/tn/aubreygrace <ra_meller@yahoo.com>
Canonsburg, PA - Friday, April 20, 2007 6:37 AM CDT

Just Checking!! Thinking about you!
Laura and Kourtney <Kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, April 18, 2007 11:46 PM CDT

Thank you Cindy for fixing Destiny's website for us! I can't wait to see ya'll... We are so excited!! Have a safe trip up and call us when you get here. Love ya guys.
Christie and Destiny <ctaylor74@peoplepc.com>
Greenville, Tx USA - Saturday, April 14, 2007 9:42 PM CDT

Happy Easter Makenzie! I can't wait to see you!
Love Izzie and Maddie <mchriste@zoominternet.net www.caringbridge.org oh/isabellechristenson>
Mars, PA - Sunday, April 8, 2007 9:18 AM CDT

Cindy, that is such a beautiful set of pictures! We miss you guys - hopefully when deciding your vacation, it will be out west??? :-)

Hope all continues to be well!
Kristen and Katie <kristen@zigweid.net>
Kent, wa usa - Friday, April 6, 2007 3:17 PM CDT

I haven got on to Gifts from Heaven since Allibeth went to live with jesus and the first sight I go to is Mckenzes and so after watching her slide show my heart is acking for my baby but it is so wonderful to see her she is a big girl now and looks wonderful I miss you guys so much me and Leah still pray for all our transplant kids every night I will be in pittsburgh for the memorial service April 21 and would love to see you guys if you are their also I would love to get a hold of michael isabels mon if you have a number or emal just let me know .give mckensey a big hug and kiss from me.. miss you
Amy Thompson <ameethompson@yahoo.com>
corbin, ky us - Wednesday, April 4, 2007 1:55 PM CDT

Cindy & Mackenzie -
What great pictures. My heart aches to see you and Sugar and Zues! I miss them as much as you do right now. I'm so glad to hear that everything is going so good for you now! It reminds me to cherish everyday I have with my girls as well. Take care and know that you are in our hearts. Sugar will be ready for your next visit.
Debbie, Katie & Maddie Parker
Bonner, MT USA - Tuesday, April 3, 2007 10:58 AM CDT

Thinking of you:-) Thank you for all the info and the encouragment and support. Makenzie's sucess is what I think of as we consider Transplant.
Laura and Kourtney <kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, April 1, 2007 12:11 AM CDT

The video is beautiful and says it all. Makenzie is certainly a miracle. HAPPY TRANSPLANT ANNIVERSARY!!!!!Hope to see you while you are in Pittsburgh. Our prayers continue to be with you.
Myra Cantrell <MCant99937@aol.com>
Anderson, SC USA - Thursday, March 29, 2007 10:29 AM CDT

As I'm wiping my tears away. Oh my gosh!!!! That is great. The song fits perfect. Lil' kenzie, you're so wonderful!!!!
We love you, Uncle Chris, Aunt Meredith, cousins Corinne and Hunter
Meredith McCauley <cmmbcb@msn.com>
Roanoke, VA United States - Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:28 PM CDT

The video is so precious and I love the song! Can't wait to see ya'll in April!
Love ya!
Christie and Destiny <ctaylor74@peoplepc.com>
Greenville, Tx USA - Wednesday, March 28, 2007 9:19 PM CDT

Enjoyed Video. Very touching.
Judy and Mike <mikeand judywood@citlink.net>
Princeton, WV USA - Wednesday, March 28, 2007 6:48 PM CDT

The video turned out great I loved it! Perfect song :-)
Laura and Kourtney <kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
ca - Tuesday, March 27, 2007 8:14 PM CDT

We love your new Video! It was a little sad though. (In a good way). We hope you all are doing ok, and have a good Easter! I hope the Easter Bunny comes Makenzie! Tell Kopper we said Hi and Makenzie the same!
Your Friends,
Morgan, Misty, Emily, Braden, and Mr. Mike
Morgan, Misty, Emily, Braden, and Mr. Mike <mistydawn1990@comcast.net>
Knoxville, TN U.S.A - Tuesday, March 27, 2007 4:12 PM CDT

Oh how very grown and beautiful she is! Good job Cindy!!
Kathy Ebeling <klie3@nexicom.net>
Lindsay, ON Canada - Saturday, March 24, 2007 5:43 PM CDT

I was finally able to see all your Easter pics.... They are absolutely beautiful!!! Love that dress..
We love and miss ya'll.
Christie and Destiny <ctaylor74@peoplepc.com>
Greenville, Tx. USA - Tuesday, March 13, 2007 2:34 PM CDT

You are such a beautiful little girl. I can not help but smile every time I check in on you ! I think of you often!
Hugs and prayers,
Caleb's Grandmaw

Caleb's Grandmaw <DonnaGraham1@yahoo.com>
Spring, Tx USA - Monday, March 12, 2007 11:05 PM CDT

Thank you for the support!! I love the easter pics, sooo cute!
Laura and Kourtney <kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, March 11, 2007 12:37 AM CDT

Love the pictures!!! Miss you guys! Take care.
Kristen and Katie <kristen@Zigweid.net>
Kent, WA USA - Friday, March 9, 2007 4:39 PM CST

Ok Cindy you're acting like me now and not updating!!! LOL We hope everything is going ok. We think about ya'll all the time and pray for you daily. Much Love!
Christie and Destiny <ctaylor74@peoplepc.com>
Greenville, Tx USA - Friday, February 23, 2007 3:47 PM CST

Ihope all is well thinking of you
Laura and Kourtney <kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
CA - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 0:23 AM CST

HOpe Makenzie is doing well without her port. I guess no news is good news. Maybe if the weather gets warmer, she can avoid some of the nasty bugs that have been lingering.
Thinking of you.
stephanie www.caringbridge.org/visit/stephanie6 <stephot1@hotmail.com>
Phoenixville , PA - Monday, February 19, 2007 7:17 PM CST

Oh my gosh!!!! Makenzie looks so grown up!!! I love the tooth picture. I am sure the tooth fairy was good to her!!
I miss you guys and I hope the no port thing works out. I am so glad to hear she is doing well. Keep in touch, we need to get together again!
Love you!!
Melissa Page <tthoops3@aol.com>
Roanoke, VA USA - Saturday, February 17, 2007 3:22 AM CST

Hope all is going well with Mak and having no port. I know...it is a blessing and a curse!!! She looks great and is such an encouragement to others.

Take care,

Kristi Cole & Brody
www.carepages.com
Carepage Name=brodyjcole
Kristi Cole <kristi3333@bellsouth.net>
Atlanta, GA USA - Thursday, February 15, 2007 0:16 AM CST

Cindy,
What great news! No lines, it is a strange thing to get used to but a good thing. Just so you know when Matt would get sick and need an IV they would still let him come home with that(of course I lived 40 min from childrens) I actually learned to place an IV. You already have that being a nurse. Well lets just pray you wont need to worry about that and she just stays healthy!! She is growing up so much! Looks just like her Mommy!
Leslie Smith Mom to Kelly Liver small Bowel Tx 6 years post! <ldsmith@thesafety.net>
Tarentum, PA USA - Monday, February 12, 2007 3:31 PM CST

HI GUYS!!
I am so glad to hear she is doing so well, A true inspriation!! I understand about the port, its sooo good but has its downfalls as well. Thanks for letting know about the discovery channel show!! :-) hope all continues to go well.....Thinking about you:-)
Laura and Kourtney <Kourtneysmom2002@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, February 11, 2007 11:13 AM CST

Hi Girls,

Just want you to know I'm thinking of you. Love you!!
traci kolb <traci_kolb@yahoo. com>
West Seneca, NY usa - Thursday, February 8, 2007 4:24 PM CST

Hi! This is Deb, Mom to Connor, from TPN list. I love your site! Mackenzie, you are a beautiful little girl with such an incredible fighting spirit! Keep on fighting hon! You are an inspiration! I hope you are able to do real well without your line. Much love, Deb
www.caringbridge.org/visit/connorscott99
Deb Millard <sdcm@optonline.net>
Landing, NJ USA - Monday, February 5, 2007 10:16 AM CST

Oh my...NO LINE!!! What a big step. We are praying things go wonderful without and she does great. I'll call you soon. We love ya'll
Christie and Destiny <ctaylor74@peoplepc.com>
Greenville, Tx USA - Sunday, February 4, 2007 10:54 PM CST

Hey guys, praying that all is going well for you. If you come up with any tricks to help Mak tolerate "pokes" now that she is lineless, please pass them on!!!!!
Kristen and Katie <kristen@zigweid.net>
Kent, WA USA - Saturday, February 3, 2007 8:46 PM CST

Cindy and Makenzie
Good luck today with your line, we will be thinking of you! Miss you!
Love Michelle, Maddie and Izzie
Michelle, Madeline and Isabelle Christenson <mchriste@zoominternet.net www.caringbridge.org oh/isabellechristenson>
Mars, PA - Friday, February 2, 2007 5:34 AM CST

cindy,
sorry tohear about makenzies port. 3 1/2 years is a long time. I am surprised they allow her to have one. My docs took ALL lines out about 3 weeks after my transplant and wont put one in unless I am in the hospital for more than a few days. Good luck friday. I guess you have mixed emotions either way if it does or doesnt get in. Take care.
stephanie www.caringbridge.org/visit/stephanie6 <stephot1@hotmail.com>
Phoenixville , PA - Wednesday, January 31, 2007 3:47 PM CST

Cindy & Makenzie,
Just wanted to stop by and say hello. Makenzie you are getting to be such a big girl now and look just like your mommy! Cindy, I have been keeping you and Makenzie in our prayers. Sometime resend me your # so that we can catch up in the near future. I love you both and miss you very much. All My Love,
Brande <excluzion@comcast.net >
Tn - Saturday, January 20, 2007 12:36 AM CST

hello. Sorry to hear Makenzie is upset about leaving preschool. BUt as a fellow tranplantonian I am currently fighting off a flu bug myself. Makes me want to live in a bubble. She will understand one day when she sees how important of a decision it is... Take care. Oh, I love her birthday cake too. Love, STephanie
stephanie www.caringbridge.org/visit/stephanie6 <stephot1@hotmail.com>
Phoenixville , PA - Friday, January 19, 2007 6:23 PM CST

Hey girls... Makenzie is getting taller and taller with every new picture posted. She's going to be towering over you by the time she's a teenager...LOL She looks wonderful. It is funny that her and Des had the same Christmas dress. Ya'll take care we love ya!
Christie and Destiny <ctaylor74@peoplepc.com>
Greenville, Tx USA - Friday, January 12, 2007 10:10 PM CST

Beautiful pictures as always Cindy! Thanks for sending that Silent night movie a few weeks ago. I liked it. Hope 2007 is good to you and your beautiful girl. She's growing up right before all of our eyes.
Love,
Anne www.caringbridge.org/wi/zachsam
- Wednesday, January 3, 2007 8:28 PM CST

I am so glad to see you had a wonderful christmas. The "little" pony is very cute. I pray your biopsies continue to be good. Take care. Oh, thanks for teh shirt and bracelet ideas. My husband had some made for me for christmas.. very cute.
stephanie www.caringbridge.org/visit/stephanie6 <stephot1@hotmail.com>
Phoenixville , PA - Wednesday, January 3, 2007 1:53 PM CST

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