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Thanks for visiting our guestbook!(This is an open guestbook. Please feel free to add an entry to the guestbook for others to read.)IF YOU DON'T SEE YOUR ENTRY AFTER ADDING -- PLEASE CLICK ON RELOAD/REFRESH Click here to sign the guestbook. Click here to go back to the main page. Hi Mitch, Congratulations on nearing high school graduation! Education is important. I am still in college but hope to finish grad school this year. Your dad says you are doing well - glad to hear it. Take care and good luck with your future dreams! Jennifer Snook <jen_snook@yahoo.com> Vancouver, WA USA - Thursday, March 29, 2012 9:13 PM CDT Iam s/plefttotoalknee replacement, back surgery, etc. and have a lot of pain. deborah lynn baker baltimore, MD USA - Sunday, August 10, 2008 4:22 PM CDT Happy to hear that Mitch is still doing well. Blessings! Nichelle (Adrienne's mom: http://www.caringbridge.org/tx/adrienne) - Thursday, April 3, 2008 3:49 AM CDT
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At such a young age too. My prayers are with you and your family. Maybe I can come and see you and your mom sometime. I haven't seen you since you were about 4 years old and I haven't seen your mom since she stopped working at Sophisti-cuts. Take care. Shawna Knapp <boriquaplaya@msn.com> Portland , Oregon multnomah - Saturday, December 23, 2006 5:19 PM CST Hi Mitch, I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas. You look great in your pictures! :) Chris Wrenn Seattle, WA - Thursday, December 14, 2006 4:37 PM CST Dearest Angel... Just dropping in to let you know how much your are thought of today! I hope this wee sprinkle of ~*~love~*~ will bring a smile to your face, peace within, and joy to your heart. Brightest blessings... Gentle Angel Caring Angels Wings of Love and Light  Gentle Angel <j_d_atkinson@valornet.com> - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 10:28 AM CST Just a note for you today "Someone" is thinking of you Hope your day is special From dawn 'til day is through.  Angel Katails <katailss@rogers.com> Midland, ON Canada - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 11:16 AM CST A teensy fae flew in to say, "I hope you're doing well today. Just wanted to come by and say to you, I hope this holiday all of your wishes come true. For I'm sure you've been good, I've heard from the source, So you should get all that you want - I'll tell Santa, of course :)!" Then she fluttered her wings and disappeared, Leaving you dusted with love and good cheer. Have a terrific holiday season :), Hafapea Hafapea <hafapea@yahoo.com> Bradenton, FL USA - Monday, November 20, 2006 11:30 PM CST Hey i saw your web site in my cuzins Guestbook the place thats this whole thing puts us in it really stinks Katelin (my cuzin) named her brain tumor Mr. Stinky! great mane for such a horrible thing cant belive she was only 5 when we found it but better now them later i guess. Well i hope all your wishes and dreams come true. best of wishes, Jessica Laughman Jessica Laughman mariposa, CA USA - Monday, November 13, 2006 10:21 PM CST Hey Mitch! Wow.. I don't like giving speeches either, makes me nervous! But I think you get better each time you do it! With Love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Simply Joanne~ ~Bridge of Dreams~ ~Prayer Bears~ OWC, SOEW  Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> Singapore, Singapore - Thursday, November 9, 2006 9:59 PM CST Miss you guys so much! Love ya! Cousin Chelsy <cjae788@comcast.net> - Wednesday, November 8, 2006 9:10 PM CST BOO! We just wanted to wish you a Happy Halloween and share a joke, Why was the skeleton afraid to cross the road? It had no guts! Love from Everyone at Post Pals www.postpals.co.uk Postpals <info@postpals.co.uk> - Tuesday, October 31, 2006 6:46 AM CST Hi Paula, Glad to hear Mitch's MRI was clean - what a relief. He looks great in the new photos and I can't believe Matthew is 5! Wow time has flown. Take care and keep in touch. Linda & Katelin Beaverton, or usa - Monday, October 30, 2006 1:21 PM CST Hi Mitch! Wow! You're doing really well in school! :) YOur mom must be really proud. With Love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Simply Joanne~ ~Bridge of Dreams~ ~Prayer Bears~ OWC, SOEW  Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> Singapore, Singapore - Friday, October 27, 2006 4:55 AM CDT Mitchell,We just stopped by to say hi and to wish you a Happy Fall Season.  God bless,love & hugs,Linn,Daniel & ArielThe Marrero's <gillinn7@msn.com> port orchard, wa usa - Friday, October 13, 2006 1:22 AM CDT Hi Mitch and family, Your Mom signed my granddaughters guestbook on the Caringbridge site - Maddie Miller. Maddie was diagnosed with an oligodendroglioma and had back to back brain surgeries a little more than 4 years ago at age 3. She has been doing fine since. She did not need chemo, just periodic MRIs - they are an annual event now. She did lose a "wedge" of her peripheral vision but will probably compensate it. I am glad that you have done so well. It sounds like you are the picture of health. I am sure your illness has made you a stronger person, even if you aren't aware of it. I had to write, because in all of my searching I find it hard to find someone else with this type of tumor. Of course they told us that there is no genetic research on this tumor in a child Maddie's age so we are just taking each MRI as it comes. I know the feeling of apprehension before each one and the relief of a good report. We are so thankful that Maddie continues to do so well. You would never know what she has been through. So on that note I will close and want you to know that now that we have made this link, you and your family will be in our prayers. We wish the best for you and your family. Thanks to your Mom for the contact on Maddie's site. Sincerely - Patty Railey Patty Railey <pattyr1@alltel.net> Manchester, GA USA - Friday, October 6, 2006 7:17 PM CDT Hey Mitch! I'm glad that the MRI was ok. Hope Matthew is feeling much much better now!! With Love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Simply Joanne~ ~Bridge of Dreams~ ~Prayer Bears~ OWC, SOEW  Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> Singapore, Singapore - Tuesday, October 3, 2006 10:58 PM CDT Hey Mitchell, its me again! Its been awhile and I found your page again tonight. I love the tatto! Is it on you?? Looks like it might be on your back? Or maube on your belly of which there belly button?? You are still on Kyles web page and you have been there for a very long time. www.caringbridge.org/oh/kylewright We did lose the one friend of ours name Tyler on the same page last summer. We were wondering if you knew Ian Shaw from Tacoma WA?? He has a web page with caringbridge too. Joe Wright <joekyleson@zoominternet.net> Poland, Ohio America - Saturday, September 23, 2006 11:44 PM CDT HI Mitch! Yay for you taking the normal bus! Hope school is going good! With Love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Simply Joanne~ ~Bridge of Dreams~ ~Prayer Bears~ OWC, SOEW  Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> Singapore, Singapore - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 1:17 AM CDT Hi Paula and Mitch, It's been a while since we talked but we still think of you often and check in at your site to see how things are going. Great pictures from the lake, I especially like the one with Mitch and Matthew on the floor. Very sweet. Hope all goes well in school this year...7th grade! Already. Keep in touch. lots of love, Linda and Katelin beaverton, or usa - Tuesday, September 12, 2006 1:30 AM CDT Hi Mitch! I love the lake! I remember telling Laban that I've never been to a lake. We don't have any here! lol... So I think you're lucky! With love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Simply Joanne~ ~Bridge of Dreams ~ ~The Prayer Bears Website~ Ones Who Care, SOEW  Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> Singapore, Singapore - Thursday, August 17, 2006 10:20 PM CDT Glad Mitch had fun at camp. I was reading back through your posts to catch up on your lives... Glad the MRI is still stable, I understand about the wanting your kids to be liked thing. Emerald was a *cool*, popular kid at her school, and i spent a lot of time, trying to instill that she should follow the kids around that weren't kind to other kids. She ended up being such a peacemaker and friend to everyone. I was so afraid that people would think she was a brat and not like her... so in a different way, it made sense to me. Lots of hugs, and happiness. Love, Kimberly & Angel Emerald <emislema@yahoo.com> - Tuesday, July 4, 2006 9:50 AM CDT Hey Mitch! Glad that camp was good! Don't blame yah on the food though... vegetarian and organic aren't my fav either! With love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Simply Joanne~ ~Bridge of Dreams ~ ~The Prayer Bears Website~ Ones Who Care, SOEW  Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> Singapore, Singapore - Monday, July 3, 2006 0:05 AM CDT Hey Mitch and Paula, It's definitely great to hear the good news about the MRI and I hope camp was a lot of fun--and not TOO much work. Take care... Chris Wrenn <cwrenn@adobe.com> Seattle, WA US - Sunday, July 2, 2006 2:43 PM CDT Hey Mitch! Can't wait to hear all about how camp went! With love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Bridge of Dreams ~ ~The Prayer Bears Website~ Ones Who Care, SOEW  ~Simply Joanne~ Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> Singapore, Singapore - Sunday, June 25, 2006 9:27 PM CDT Paula & Mitch - Great news on the MRI and the opportunity to go to this working cattle ranch. Sounds like it will be an awesome adventure. Have a wonderful time Mitch! Love from Oregon... Linda & Katelin beaverton, or - Saturday, June 17, 2006 11:38 PM CDT Hi Mitch, Its so good that your MRI is the same. I hope you have loads of fun at camp! With love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Bridge of Dreams ~ ~The Prayer Bears Website~ Ones Who Care, SOEW  ~Simply Joanne~ Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> SIngapore, Singapore - Friday, June 2, 2006 8:23 AM CDT Hi Mitch! Its awesome to hear that you're doing well!:) With love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Bridge of Dreams ~ ~The Prayer Bears Website~ Ones Who Care, SOEW  ~Simply Joanne~ Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> Singapore, Singapore - Monday, April 3, 2006 10:40 AM CDT Hi Paula, I just read your entry and I felt compelled to write. My son, Johan (now 9), is also a brain-tumor patient at Doernbecher (treated initially in 2002 and again for a recurrence in 2004). It's a rough road. These kids are special. I don't think they're ever the "cool" kids - but they are the COOL kids, and are going to be awesome adults - filled with compassion, understanding and wisdom. I have the same pain and fears as you. Just wanted to tell you - I understand. Nan Lofas <lofas1@comcast.net> Portland, OR USA - Friday, March 17, 2006 10:07 PM CST Mitch, I have been missing you. Nothing much has been happening with Kyle either and I want to thank-you for popping in to sign his book. I hear you didn;'t like to try skating?v I didn't like it much either. If I ever have to try it again I will get two pair of skates. One for my feet, and another pair for my rear end because I spend most of my time there!! Jo Wright <joekyleson@zoominternet.net> Poland, Ohio USA - Monday, January 30, 2006 8:33 PM CST Mitch, you don't know me but my little girl also receives care for her brain tumor at Doernbechers in Portland. An A+ grade on a speech is GREAT for someone that has no problems in that area. I am very proud of you and hope you are too!! Great job!! http://www.caringbridge.org/or/kaitlynp Jennifer Powers <MommyJenRN@charter.net> Central Point, OR USA - Monday, January 23, 2006 11:24 PM CST Hey Mitch. Its Ian just checking in on you. Great to hear about your grade. I am doing pretty good. hope you are too. Your Pal Ian http://www3.caringbridge.org/wa/ian/ Ian Shaw <shawfamily2004@yahoo.com> Tacoma, WA USA - Monday, January 16, 2006 11:43 PM CST Hi Mitch! Congrats on the A+! Thats totally awesome!! With love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Bridge of Dreams ~ ~The Prayer Bears Website~ Ones Who Care  ~Simply Joanne~ Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> Singapore, Singapore - Thursday, January 12, 2006 11:01 AM CST Hey Mitch! Your christmas present looks totally COOL! With love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Bridge of Dreams ~ ~The Prayer Bears Website~ Ones Who Care  ~Simply Joanne~ Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> Singapore, Singapore - Tuesday, January 3, 2006 11:17 AM CST Hi. Mitch. Its me Ian. Just stopping my to say hi and to tell you happy new year. I just got back from Vancouver. With visting my aunt and cousins from their. I had a good time. Happy to be home with my mom and dad. I saw that you got a 4 wheeler for christmas. Very cool. I got some new games for my play station and cell phone too. i got some money, cloths. Model rockets, and some reglure games. Well thats it for me for now. Keep in touch. Your Pal. Ian Ian Shaw <shawfamily2004@yahoo.com> Tacoma, WA USA - Sunday, January 1, 2006 9:29 PM CST   MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Wednesday, December 21, 2005 1:39 PM CST Hi. Mitch. Its Ian. Just stopping by to say hi and to see what you are up too. Glad to see you are doing so good. I hear you guys got some snow down their today. How much did you get? Well keep in touch. Your Pal Ian Ian Shaw http://www3.caringbridge.org/wa/ian/index.htm <shawfamily2004@yahoo.com> Tacoma, WA USA - Sunday, December 18, 2005 8:01 PM CST Hey Mitch! Cool! A cell! lol... Your birthday sure looked like a lot of fun!! With love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Bridge of Dreams ~ ~The Prayer Bears Website~ Ones Who Care  ~Simply Joanne~ Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> Singapore, Singapore - Friday, December 16, 2005 1:24 PM CST  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, - Sunday, December 11, 2005 8:58 PM CST Hey Mitch. Its Ian. Just stopping by to say hi. Hope your speach went well. I know you did good. I get shy in front of groups too. I have a band concert on tuesday. Wish me luck. I am doing pretty good so fair but sound like the year is suppose to be bad a round hear. We had frost up hear did you have any down their? well hope I hear from you. I am thinking about you and praying for you. O Yeah happy soon to be 12th birthday. Ian. Ian Shaw http://www3.caringbridge.org/wa/ian/ <shawfamily2004@yahoo.com> Tacoma , WA USA - Saturday, December 10, 2005 11:18 PM CST Hey Mitch. Its Ian. Just stopping by to say hi. Hope your speach went well. I know you did good. I get shy in front of groups too. I have a band concert on tuesday. Wish me luck. I am doing pretty good so fair but sound like the year is suppose to be bad a round hear. We had frost up hear did you have any down their? well hope I hear from you. I am thinking about you and praying for you. O Yeah happy soon to be 12th birthday. Ian. Ian Shaw http://www3.caringbridge.org/wa/ian/ <shawfamily2004@yahoo.com> Tacoma , WA USA - Saturday, December 10, 2005 11:18 PM CST Hey Mitch! No news is good news! Hope thanksgiving went great! With love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Bridge of Dreams ~ ~The Prayer Bears Website~ Ones Who Care  ~Simply Joanne~ Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> Singapore, Singapore - Friday, November 25, 2005 5:31 AM CST Paula & Mitch, Great news about the MRI!!! Katelin's is scheduled for Nov 30th hopefully we will get good news as well. Keep in touch. Linda and Katelin beaverton, or 97007 - Thursday, November 10, 2005 2:08 PM CST Paula, I am so glad everything turn out great for Mitch and your family. We will still keep him in our prayers and you guys enjoy the Holidays coming up. Love and prayers. Linda and family Linda Donahoe <mldonahoe60@aol.com> Spokane, Wa. - Saturday, November 5, 2005 3:25 PM CST hi mitch i found your site on sharethelove.org i was looking for kids who have the same birthday as me :) i love your halloween costume... in fact i was the same thing lol. love lauren caringbridge.org/ct/laurenmoynihan lauren <abbarabbit@yahoo.com> elmwood, ct usa - Thursday, November 3, 2005 2:50 PM CST Paula, I am so glad to hear that Mitch's MRI is clear:) He is a great kid. Take care. Melanie (www.caringbridge.org/wa/isaac) <mtropple@comcast.net> - Thursday, November 3, 2005 9:28 AM CST Paula, glad to hear things are going well for Mitch. I can't believe your having your mri already didn't we have the last one at the same week and Katelin's isn't until Nov 30th. Still trying to get use to OHSU - its hard to build relationships with the staff when you go once a quarter. Katelin is doing great hopefully her mri will support that statement. Keep in touch. Linda & Katelin beaverton, or usa - Tuesday, November 1, 2005 1:10 PM CST  LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA My Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca> EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Monday, October 31, 2005 11:53 AM CST Hi Mitch! Will be praying for your MRI. Take care! With love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Bridge of Dreams ~ ~The Prayer Bears Website~ Ones Who Care  ~Simply Joanne~ Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> Singapore, Singapore - Monday, October 31, 2005 4:25 AM CST Hey Mitch! Wow! A laptop to do your work on sounds really cool! Hope it'll help you lots! With love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Bridge of Dreams ~ ~The Prayer Bears~ Ones Who Care  ~Simply Joanne~ Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> Singapore, Singapore - Thursday, October 20, 2005 4:24 AM CDT Hey Mitch Just stoped by to check in on you big guy. So happy you are doing so well big guy. Happy your week at school was going good too. Ian's been out all week so he hasn't been at his school. He'll have a lot of work to make up. His been very sick. I am praying so much for you that you scans come out all clear and we are praying for Matthew too. We hope he's doing good also. Lots of love to all your family and you guys are always in are thoughts. Matt and Ian http://www3.caringbridge.org/wa/ian/guestbook.html http://www3.caringbridge.org/wa/matthewshaw/ Matt and Ian Shaw <shawfamily2004@yahoo.com> Tacoma, WA USA - Saturday, October 15, 2005 0:09 AM CDT  LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA My Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca> EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Thursday, October 13, 2005 11:58 AM CDT Hey Puala and Mitch. We try to check in on you big guy every week or if not every day. I can't beleave that some one would have the never to say that about you Mitch. But then agian. Kids can be really mean. Mitch we know you are a really careing guy and a super big brother. Don't ever let any one put you down and knock your sprits down. Your a good kid. Keep that cool smile of yours big guy. Ian, Matt and Della http://www3.caringbridge.org/wa/matthewshaw/ http://www3.caringbridge.org/wa/ian/ The Shaw Family <shawfamily2004@excite.com> Tacoma, WA USA - Friday, October 7, 2005 9:12 PM CDT I am so sorry that after enduring two brain surgeries and a year of nasty chemo that Mitch is having to deal with mean kids. Mitch is a great kid and certainly does not deserve to be treated that way. You guys take care and I'll talk to you soon. Melanie (www.caringbridge.org/wa/isaac) <mtropple@comcast.net> - Thursday, October 6, 2005 9:24 AM CDT Hi, Just stopped by to see how Mitchell was doing. We are thinking of you! Take care, Sherri (Kara's mom) www.caringbridge.org/oh/kara sherri <ketch16@yahoo.com> ohio - Friday, September 30, 2005 9:21 AM CDT  Love Always BRENDA My Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca> EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Thursday, September 29, 2005 12:37 AM CDT Hi Mitch! I'm just stopping by to say hi and let you know that I'm thinking of you! I hope you have a GREAT week! God bless and *warm hugs* ><>†<><  *Jennifer C* from Angels on Earth <jenniferc@ilovetocolor.com> Eugene, OR USA - Wednesday, September 28, 2005 10:24 PM CDT Hey Mitch, Hope you have a great week at school! PE can be hard sometimes...I know my son has his days he just can't do what everyone else is doing....and it's very hot here in Florida, combine that with chemo and it's not so easy, but like you, he enjoys everything else about middle school, especially being around his friends! So you enjoy and just have fun! Kathy caringbridge.org/fl/david Kathy <joy2jak@adelphia.net> Boynton Beach, FL USA - Monday, September 26, 2005 8:53 AM CDT Hey Mitch! Glad to hear that you're adjusting well to school. Hope this weekend will be a great one. With love, Joanne and the Dream Team ~Bridge of Dreams ~  ~Simply Joanne~ Joanne <joanne173@gmail.com> - Friday, September 23, 2005 8:39 AM CDT Hi Mitch. Just wanted to say HI and send {{{{{HUGS}}}}! Colleen <cfarmer2@ford.com> Dearborn, MI US - Wednesday, September 21, 2005 10:10 PM CDT Hey Mitch. Ian's dad just checking on you to see how you are doing. Ian's missed his bus too. One of his friends mom's had to go get him for us because we where unable to go get him because we where at work to. He was late because he couldn't get his locker open. So Ian are you are going threw the same stuff with middle school. You should give him a e-mail. He would love to hear from you and chat with you. We are trying to get him to write e-mails more to his pals. He said he would e-mail more with you seeing you guys are the same age and live in the same state and are in the same grade and can relate more. Well got to you. Study hard big guy and keep your spirts up. Matt Matthew Shaw http://www3.caringbridge.org/wa/matthewshaw/ <shawfamily2004@yahoo.com http://www3.caringbridge.org/wa/matthewshaw/> Tacoma, Wa USA - Thursday, September 15, 2005 4:23 PM CDT Hey Mitch. This is Ian's dad. I just wanted to tell you that no matter whats said about you in middle school. Don't let any one make your feelings be hurt. Every one judges people by the way they look. Don't let it get too you. Evey now and then I'll shave my head balder then it already is and people with judge me. but you know what I say. I did it to support some of my sons friends with cancer and they changes their feelings. Ian's short for his age but he dosen't let people get to him because he knows that if they say bad things about him that he knows that god made him and loves him. Keep up the good spirts in middle school. Ian know's what you are going threw. He's in the 6th grade too. Feel free to e-mail him any time you want. Ian asked of you are still in band? Peace out and We Love you Your Pals The Shaw family Ian, Matt and Della The Shaw Family http://www3.caringbridge.org/wa/ian/ <shawfamily2004@yahoo.com> Tacoma, WA USA - Saturday, September 10, 2005 11:40 PM CDT Paula, I check on Mitch daily, but seldom sign the guestbook. You know, some kids are just mean, period. Maybe you should pass the word at his school that his buddy Bulldawg don't take lightly to brats picking on him! Personally, I think Mitch ROCKS! Anyone that has the strength and charachter it takes to kick cancers butt has my respect for life!! Oh and by the way...I think Miranda is awesome to be such a good friend to Mitch. Tell her I think she ROCKS too! Give Mitch and Miranda both big "Bulldawg' hugs from me!! Bulldawg Bulldawg <bulldawg759@yahoo.com> Nederland, Tx - Wednesday, September 7, 2005 2:05 PM CDT  www.postpals.co.uk Liz Cook - Postpals Brighton, England, UK - Sunday, September 4, 2005 7:43 AM CDT Hello! Mitch, hope you are feeling well today. I just wanted to let you know I have a girlfriend who had an ovarian cyst that had hair and teeth in it...maybe the nurse was confused about it?? I will pray for you Mitch. Carla Fankuchen <uofamadre@aol.com> gilbert, az usa - Friday, September 2, 2005 1:37 AM CDT Paula, That is so stupid its funny. I would be worried about the woman. Don't know if she thought she was being funny and totally missed what bad taste it was to say such a thing. I can just pictue the look on your face...what? I'll put that in my file on what stupid things not to say to a parent with a child with a brain tumor. Take care I hope middle school transition goes well Linda & Katelin beaverton, or usa - Wednesday, August 31, 2005 10:44 PM CDT Hi Mitch and family, I just wanted to say hello and that I am so happy that you are doing so well. I don't really write much but I do think about you all often. I met you once at Isaac's memorial and you and your family made quite the impression on me and I'm glad to hear that you and Lucas are friends. Enjoy your last few weeks of summer before school starts again and take care :) Joy (Isaac's sister) <joysafina@hotmail.com> London, - Monday, August 29, 2005 3:17 AM CDT Hey Paula, I justwanted to say I cant wait to see you guys on Saturday! Its gunna be so much fun! And I wanted to know if you still had the original copy of the tatoo, cuz I wanna have it when I go to get it. I thought if you had it you could bring it. Chelsy <cjae788@comcast.net> - Thursday, August 4, 2005 1:36 PM CDT Paula, I enjoy reading about how well things are going. Also the great pictures of the kids. Soon you will be at the lake with your mom and all your sisters and family. We will see you guys then also. Linda, Mike and family. Linda Donahoe <mldonahoe60@aol.com> Spokane, Wa. - Wednesday, August 3, 2005 10:54 PM CDT Paula, Just wanted to let you know I do still check in on you often but haven't been up to reengaging in the support group yet. Katelin is doing great, she gets her port-a-cath out this thursday and has her next MRI August 19th results on Aug 24th. Keep in touch. Linda and Katelin beaverton, or usa - Sunday, July 24, 2005 4:56 PM CDT  BRENDA My Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca> EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Tuesday, July 19, 2005 10:46 PM CDT Just wanted to say hi and let you know we are thinking about you. Have a good week. Jaime caringbridge.org/nj/jaimelynn <Jaime13042@aol.com> nj usa - Monday, July 18, 2005 9:29 PM CDT Mithcell it's great to hear you're having such a wonderful summer and sleeping in and just having time to do the things that make you smile. God Bless. Kathy-mom to David caringbridge.org/fl/david Kathy <joy2jak@adelphia.net> Boynton Beach, FL USA - Friday, July 15, 2005 6:04 AM CDT Glad to hear that Mitchell is doing so good! Take care, Sherri & Kara www.caringbridge.org/oh/kara sherri <ketch16@yahoo.com> ohio - Thursday, June 30, 2005 5:26 PM CDT Hi, So glad that Mitchell is doing so well! We are thinking of you! Love, Sherri & Kara www.caringbridge.org/oh/kara sherri ketchesin <ketch16@yahoo.com> Ohio - Friday, June 17, 2005 6:55 AM CDT Hey Mitchell!!, I am still thinking of you all the time. And we still will alwys have your cute face on our boys site to remind us of you. I hope that you are continuing to get better all the time. Kyle is doing very well and still loves his playstation games. I understand that you might have the same problem that he does; and that is to STOP playing to eat and take a breath!! He is into racing games only, and plays way to much. We even take his play stations disc to hospital during his chem treatments because he doesn't like their games. www.caringbridge.org/oh/kylewright You might notice that we have left the country by the address below. We now live on Mars! Joe Wright <joekyleson@zoominternet.net> heavens, oh Mars - Wednesday, June 8, 2005 11:20 PM CDT Hi Mitchell, Thinking of you today.  Love Sue xxxxxx       www.postpals.co.uk Sue <orangejammies@hotmail.co.uk> Colchester, Essex, England - Wednesday, June 8, 2005 7:01 PM CDT Our prayers are with you that Mitch will never experience a recurrence. That the surgery and the chemo knocked the cancer right out of his body never to return. Things here are still crazy as I'm having to go through and inventory my mothers collections so that we can value the estate and disperse her belongings among the six of us. The siblings come back to town 6/24 after that I should be able to come up for air and visit with you guys again. Katelin's doing great. She's off to southern california for a week with her aunt and uncle. She's thrilled. Take care and we'll be in touch early July. Linda & Katelin beaverton, or usa - Wednesday, June 8, 2005 2:27 AM CDT Hi Paula, Can you believe it was 67 degrees on Monday...and today 94??!! I guess this is Oregon at it's best, but I think we missed spring. Have a blessed weekend at your house. Stephanie & RachelJoy <mom2rj@comcast.net> philomath, or - Friday, May 27, 2005 7:27 PM CDT Hi, Just stopping by to check on Mitchell! We are thinking about you!! Take care, The Ketchesins www.caringbridge.org/oh/kara ketchesin <ketch16@yahoo.com> s.amherst, oh - Tuesday, May 24, 2005 10:08 AM CDT Hope everyone is feeling well! I just wanted to say hello and let you know we are praying for you always. Love and Prayers Andrea Brown Ryans Story <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Fort Campbell, KY USA - Tuesday, May 17, 2005 1:53 PM CDT Hi guys, I hope that Matthew is feeling better and I hope tonight you are all able to get some sleep. Let's get the boys together soon. Mitch we have one of your game boy games, I found it in my car. Take care, see you soon. Melanie (www.caringbridge.org/wa/isaac) <mtropple@comcast.net> - Friday, May 13, 2005 11:00 PM CDT Hi Paula, I do hope you all get sleep tonight. Katelin went for her MRI today but we don't see the doctors until weds as they wanted time to do a thorough evaluation. So we sit and wait. I'm sure it will be okay no reason to think it would have started growing. It was lonely as we didn't know any of the people or where we were going but we had each other and did fine. The anesthesialogist and sedation nurse were very nice and explained everything they did that was different than what we were use to...we talked about next MRI trying it without sedation but having the sedation ready in case she wasn't ready. I hope we can get her to do them without sedation I think she can but she's saying no. Talk to you soon. Linda <linda.mason@comcast.net> beaverton, or usa - Friday, May 13, 2005 8:11 PM CDT WAY TO GO MITCH!!! Those MRI's aren't fun, but it is fun to read that it was a good one. You have a WONDERFUL GREAT day today. Cheyenne's Proud Daddy www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Friday, May 6, 2005 5:38 PM CDT Great News on the MRI! Congratulations Mitch on graduating to once every 6 months. See you soon. Linda and Katelin beaverton, or usa - Thursday, May 5, 2005 10:48 PM CDT Hey Mitch, this is my first time on your site. I pick you up on Kara's site. I want you to know that I will be praying for you and your recovery. I am so thankful that your MRI showed nothing new! Be Strong and keep the faith! David Daniel and family <rhondavid@yahoo.com> Birmingham, Al USA - Thursday, May 5, 2005 7:43 AM CDT Paula, Thanks for updating. We enjoyed seeing you on Sunday. Lucas said to me "mom, you didn't tell me Mitch was coming over today. That was so cool!" I will call you soon. I would tell you not to worry about the results but I know you still will. Take care. Mitch, Thanks for playing with Lucas, he said to me the other day that you are one of his best friends. I have to agree....you are one cool kid. Take care big guy. Melanie (www.caringbridge.org/wa/isaac) <mtropple@comcast.net> - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 11:35 PM CDT Hi, Found your site from another CB page. Your boys are so cute! Wishing you the best. Take care, The Ketchesins www.caringbridge.org/oh/kara S.Ketchesin <ketch16@yahoo.com> S.Amherst, OH - Wednesday, April 27, 2005 9:35 PM CDT Hi Paula and boys, The Copeland girls wanted to stop by and tell you what a pleasure it was to meet you all on Wednesday. Thank you for a nice evening. Mitch, you are so adorable. Paula I would definately like to be part of the support group. Please keep me informed. Big Hugs, The Copeland Girls Crystal(mother of Angel Ray-Anne, dx dpg) www2.caringbridge.org/ca/rayanne <crystal2175@yahoo.com> Portland, OR USA - Friday, April 22, 2005 6:18 PM CDT Hi Guys, So sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Hope you feel better soon so you can come and play:) Take care Melanie(www.caringbridge.org/wa/isaac) <mtropple@comcast.net> vancouver, wa - Friday, April 15, 2005 9:17 AM CDT I'm happy again now that I have found you, but I feel bad that I lost your emails and couldn't write back. Then I went and thought again, that makes twice this month, and looked back at my son Kyles guestbook, and ther you were. I love the new pictures of Mitchell. He is looking better everyday But I really do love his photo of him playing his playstation (I asume that is what it is) But now that I have found you again I will write you. Joe Wright son Kyle at www.caringbridge.org/oh/kylewright Joe Wright <joekyleson@zoominternet.net> Poland, Oh here - Thursday, March 31, 2005 6:59 PM CST Happy Easter Mitch! I hope you have a great day! Jaime www.caringbridge.org/nj/jaimelynn <Jaime13042@aol.com> nj usa - Sunday, March 27, 2005 6:21 AM CST Mitch, Hi pal, we are so glad that you are gaining weight. I would love to get together soon but right now I've got the suds! My stinky dad gave me something called a virus and I really feel like poop! I am hoping to be over it by tomorrow, lets play soon. Paula, I would love to be a part of your support group. Name the time and place and I'll be there. We are so happy that Mitch is doing fantastic. He is a sweet boy with a big heart. Lucas talks about him all the time. I will call you soon. Melanie (www.caringbridge.org/wa/isaac) <mtropple@comcast.net> - Friday, March 25, 2005 9:58 PM CST Paula - Great work on the music now you need to show me how to do it. We are now officially at OHSU with Dr. Nicholson as Katelin's oncologist. Read my ramblings in Katelin's journal and at the end you'll see I've decided to go after creating a brain tumor support group for parents of children with ped. brain tumors. Of course I thought of you and that you might want to join me in kicking this thing off. Let me know and we can get together again soon and figure where we go from here. Glad to see Mitch doing well. Katelin too is doing great. So your right ... Here comes the sun! after months of storms. Love from Oregon. Linda and Katelin <linda.mason@comcast.net> beaverton, or usa - Sunday, March 20, 2005 5:31 PM CST May your Easter be blessed, very blessed. Stephanie & RachelJoy <mom2rj@comcast.net> - Saturday, March 19, 2005 7:50 PM CST I hope you don't mind getting a note from a stranger here in Ohio. But I hope you are getting much better. By looking at your picture it is hard to believe that you have had major health problems. I hate to see whwn kids have to get ill and go through what many of us adults could not go through. Heck, most of us old peoples cry and complain because our back hurts! I am not doing that anymore. I think I will also send you an email. My son has brain tumors, he is 8 years old, and loves meeting friends that have been through s lot. Read his story at www.caringbridge.org.oh.kylewright If you might like to make another friend on line he would love it. He is only 8, but he has no major problems. joekyleson@zoominternet.net <joekyleson@zoominternet.net> Poland, Oh USA - Friday, March 18, 2005 11:28 PM CST Glad to hear you are feeling good. Wishing you a GOOD MORNING! Praying for you always and forever. Andrea Brown Ryans Story <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Ft Campbell, KY USA - Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:00 AM CST YOU ROCK MITCH! When I told Lucas that your MRI came back with good results he was soooo very happy. He really enjoys playing with you. Take care and keep up the good work. Talk to you soon. Melanie & Lucas (www.caringbridge.org/wa/isaac) <mtropple@comcast.net> - Friday, February 25, 2005 11:22 AM CST Paula & Mitch, Awesome news on the MRI! 2 years tumor free would be words I'd love to hear. We're praying that Mitch has a lifetime of tumor free MRI's. Lots of love from Oregon. Linda and Katelin beaverton, or usa - Friday, February 25, 2005 0:31 AM CST Paula and Mitch, YYIIPPEEEE!!!! That's great news on the MRI. Congratulations. One day at a time. I am so happy for you. You are such a handsome boy. I love your webpage. http://www.caringbridge.org/or/kaitlynp I'm Kaitlyn's mommy. We learned of you on the PBT website! Lots of Love, hugs and prayers!! Jennifer Powers <PrayersForKaitlyn@yahoo.com> Central Point, OR USA - Thursday, February 24, 2005 9:11 PM CST Oligodendrogliomas are one of the better types of tumors to have. I believe there is every chance that you have beat this tumor. Congratulations! Mitch looks like a sweetie. Kaller Portland, OR USA - Thursday, February 24, 2005 12:39 AM CST Hi Mitch, I wanted to stop by to let you know we are so excitied that you are going to be one of our Bridge Kidz. I am sure you can type better than me lol Love and prayers, Bridge Of Dreams Debbie and the Dreamteam <debbie@bridgeofdreams.org> VA USA - Tuesday, February 22, 2005 10:06 PM CST JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I AM PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY. CARINGBRIDGE.ORG/WV/FREDAFOX RUTH <BLUEEYED_FEMALE@MSN.COM> HINTON, WV - Monday, February 21, 2005 0:19 AM CST Sounds like you had a good Valentine's Day. Sorry we haven't signed in awhile but we didn't have internet for the longest time, I hated not being able to check on everyone. Glad to hear things are going well. Have a good weekend! Praying for you always. Love and Prayers Andrea Brown Ryans Story <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Fort Campbell, KY USA - Thursday, February 17, 2005 8:54 PM CST Hi, thanks for the support, Paula. I really appreciate that you come by and check on us. I hope this is a good week for everyone in your family. Love, Kimberly & Emerald Maes <emislema@yahoo.com> - Thursday, February 17, 2005 2:29 PM CST Praying for good results on your MRI. Es says the same thing about her tumor. Congratulations Mitch for a job well done at the concert, I know your mom is proud of you. :) Love, Kimberly & Emerald Maes <emislema@yahoo.com> Clinton Twp, MI - Sunday, February 13, 2005 9:53 AM CST Mitch - I couldn't have said it better myself! Tumors do suck! Katelin took her last chemo pill tonight so we're busy celebrating the end of endless pokes, zofran and the overall feeling yucky! Say Hi to Matthew for Katelin. Lots of love from Oregon. Linda and Katelin <linda.mason@comcast.net> beaverton, or - Sunday, February 13, 2005 0:14 AM CST We are finally back on line, and checking up on our cyber buddies. Sorry to hear you've been sick. They closed a public elementary school in our area 2 wks. ago because of whooping cough. All of this grey weather hasn't helped either! We pray that you have a good weekend. Stephanie & RachelJoy <mom2rj@comcast.net> - Friday, February 4, 2005 10:54 PM CST I just found your site and wanted to let you know you are in my prayers. Tina & Lance-www.caringbridge.org/md/lance <lneonkia@comcast.net> - Thursday, February 3, 2005 11:11 AM CST Hi guys, I am sorry to hear that you are not feeling well again Mitch. I'll make a deal with you, when you are feeling better you can come over and play with Lucas. We'll have pizza and rootbeer floats:) Take care. Melanie (www.caringbridge.org/wa) <mtropple@comcast.net> - Thursday, February 3, 2005 9:16 AM CST Paula, I hope Mitch is feeling better. Thank you for checking on us. I really appreciate it. I felt so out of touch with the other parent while I was away, because I couldn't check on everyone all the time. It was really nice to see that people were thinking of us! Mitch is such a handsome guy, I think that every time I see him! Talk to you soon. I hope you are right and the rest of Emerald's tumor just goes away. :) Love, Kimberly & Emerald Maes <emislema@yahoo.com> - Wednesday, February 2, 2005 11:19 AM CST Paula, It never stops does it. Hang in there and make sure you write that letter. Linda Beaverton, OR usa - Thursday, January 27, 2005 8:18 PM CST Paula, Can you write to me when you get a chance? Thank you. Angel Cheyenne's Coach Slate <ul_card_fan@cox.net> San Angelo, TX USA - Wednesday, January 26, 2005 1:12 PM CST So glad you kids are feeling better. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I love and miss you so much. Grandma Janice Priest Lake , Idaho - Monday, January 24, 2005 10:55 PM CST Mitch and Matthew We praying that you both get feeling better soon. Ian to isn't feeling really good. He's going to be haveing sugery Thursday so think about him on that day. God Bless Ian, Matt and Della. The Shaw Family http://www3.caringbridge.org/wa/ian/ <shawfamily2004@yahoo.com> Tacoma , WA USA - Saturday, January 22, 2005 1:22 PM CST Paula, My goodness its sounds like you had one hell of a night. What did Mitch's doctor have to say about his cough? Katelin hasn't come down with anything (knock on wood) so don't worry about that. It was great visiting this week (man it seems like monday was 3 weeks ago). I have my consult on monday with Dr. Nicholson I'll let you know how it goes. Take care and I hope you get some rest this weekend. Linda and Katelin beaverton, or usa - Friday, January 21, 2005 4:49 PM CST I have certainly learned that lesson to, "Don't sweat the small stuff" I was in the same boat last year as far as not knowing that children could get these kinds of diseases, and you never really heard of any until your child was diagnosed. I know that is how it was with Ryan. Mitch I certainly hope and pray you get to feeling better really soon. Praying for you always and forever. Andrea Brown Ryans Story <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Thursday, January 20, 2005 1:28 PM CST Hi there, sorry to hear that you are not feeling well Mitch. Lets hope it passes quickly and you can come play. Paula, you are so right....don't sweat the small stuff because it is so not worth getting caught up in things that we really don't have control over or just simply don't matter. I hope to see you guys soon. Take care. Melanie (www.caringbridge.org/wa/isaac) <mtropple@comcast.net> - Wednesday, January 19, 2005 11:02 PM CST Paula- could you please email me? My daughter is 12 & also a brain tumor survivor (bethsplace.net). I just met another mother who does not have a computer and her son (6) was just diagnosed with a glioma. she needs help and i am hoping you can help her some if you feel up to it. thanks & so glad mitch is doing so well. God bless Jenni <simsack1@comcast.net> Holly, MI - Tuesday, January 18, 2005 7:11 AM CST HI. I hope you don't stay grounded forever. :) Anyhow, it is good to know you are feeling ok. Best of luck. Crystal Geike (Friends of Allie) <cngeike@earthlink.net> Granger, WA 98932 - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 4:10 PM CST Happy Birthday, Mitch! And happy Holiday's to your whole family. The best gift having no tumor... That is just so great. I have been in a bubble I think the last month! Anyway, I hope your evening and tomorrow are wonderful... And this new year brings much happiness. Love, Kimberly & Emerald Maes <emislema@yahoo.com> - Friday, December 24, 2004 4:23 PM CST HAPPY BIRTHDAY MITCH!!! I hope you have a WONDERFUL birthday!! Wishing everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Sending a double dose of Lots of Love, Tons of (((HUGS))) and MANY PRAYERS! I also want to introduce a new Caringbridge kid, William http://www3.caringbridge.org/tx/william/ His papa is a friend of mine. Please stop in and give him a welcome to the Caringbridge family, Thanks! Bulldawg Bulldawg <bulldawg1959@gt.rr.com> Nederland, Tx - Friday, December 24, 2004 7:13 AM CST I bet that was neat to see Santa coming in on a train. We have the same old thing of going to the mall or a store to see him. Ryan was really excited about seeing him and talked his ear off, we practically had to drag him off his lap. Elizabeth just stared at him, I am surprised she didn't try to pull on his beard or hat or something. She likes to grab things. I hope you all have a safe and wonderful trip to you families house for Christmas. Praying for you always and forever. Andrea Brown Ryans Story <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Tuesday, December 21, 2004 12:59 AM CST Paula & Mitch, CONGRATULATIONS!! Wonderful news from the MRI and may all your future MRI's always come back with the same results. Have a wonderful holiday season. Linda and Katelin beaverton, or usa - Sunday, December 5, 2004 1:48 AM CST AWESOME NEWS MITCH!!! Way to go!!! Keep on kickin cancers butt!!! you are DA MAN!! Lots of Love and Tons of (((HUGS))) Bulldawg Bulldawg <bulldawg1959@gt.rr.com> Nederland, Tx - Wednesday, December 1, 2004 11:30 PM CST Thank you Lord for prayers anwsered!!!! God Bless you guys, Roy Cheyenne's Proud Daddy, Forever www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Wednesday, December 1, 2004 10:41 PM CST glad to hear the good news! www.caringbridge.org/or/javad Shannon Mashinchi <smashintwo66@yahoo.com> Happy Valley, OR USA - Wednesday, December 1, 2004 9:12 PM CST Good news. I will keep him in my prayers. Tina www.caringbridge.org/md/lance <lneonkia@comcast.net> - Wednesday, December 1, 2004 3:57 PM CST Hi Paula, I used to think that I was the only person that thought like that. I am sure the MRI will be a good one, and we will be praying for just that. God Bless Roy Cheyenne's Proud Daddy, Forever www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Tuesday, November 30, 2004 7:20 PM CST I'll be thinking of you tomorrow. www.caringbridge.org/or/javad Shannon Mashinchi <smashintwo@hotmail.com> Happy Valley, OR USA - Tuesday, November 30, 2004 0:31 AM CST Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving and happy holiday! Lots of Love and Tons of (((HUGS)))! Bulldawg Bulldawg <bulldawg1959@gt.rr.com> Nederland, Tx - Thursday, November 25, 2004 9:49 AM CST hello to everyone. have ahappy thanksgiving, eat lots and watch a lot of football. praying for you always and forever. Andrea Brown Ryans Story <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak grove, Ky USA - Tuesday, November 23, 2004 9:35 PM CST Paula, What a great school picture of mitch! Glad to hear things are going well and can fully relate to needing to get ones head out of the brain tumor world for a bit. Take care. Linda and Katelin <linda.mason@comcast.net> beaverton, or usa - Saturday, November 20, 2004 0:11 AM CST Mitch's picture is great! Hope everything has worked out with the bus situation! We continue to keep up on Mitch and how he is doing! www.caringbridge.org/or/javad Shannon Mashinchi <smashintwo@hotmail.com> Happy Valley, OR USA - Tuesday, November 16, 2004 9:47 PM CST Hi Mitch, Tell the kid on the bus about the thousands of friends you have on caringbridge and that we have all got your back. Maybe he will leave you alone then. Praying for you every day. Ryan's Nana www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown Sherry <scourtney209@hotmail.com> st peters, mo - Tuesday, November 16, 2004 7:33 PM CST Hey Mitch! I miss ya buddy! I hope school is going great! Tell any bullys to back off! Love ya bud! *Chelsy Chelsy <cjae788@comcast.net> Spokane, Wa USA - Monday, November 15, 2004 9:15 PM CST Hi Mitchel, Paula and family, Liked your new picture..Spent last night with your grandma and grandpa..Janice cooked a wonderful meal with the moose your grandpa helped with.. It was delicious..I am glad to hear you are doing so well. And that school is going great. Keep up the great spirit... Linda, Zachary's grandmother... Linda Donahoe <mldonahoe60@aol.com> Spokane or Priest Lake, Wa, Ida. - Saturday, November 6, 2004 9:57 PM CST DOn't be sorry for the feelings you have. Every parent of a child with a chronic or long term illness has the same fears and concerns. Every time a child earns their wings, it brings a sense of panic to those who are here. It's okay to feel the way you do, vent, and generally worry. www.caringbridge.org/or/javad Shannon Mashinchi <smashintwo@hotmail.com> Happy Valley, OR USA - Thursday, November 4, 2004 10:59 PM CST You are not crazy, nor do you need to get a grip. It is a natural feeling/reaction to what has been happening these last few months, but especially this last week. We have lost some very, very dear friends here on earth. But now they are able to look after and protect our children still on earth. I don't know exactly how you feel because no one can, but I understand completely. I have been an absolute basket case, with chemo and MRI right around this time. Ryan won't hardly come near me because when he does I won't let him go. I wish I could tell you everything is going to be alright. I wish I could garuantee things for you and for other mothers, even for myself. I hate living in the unknowns and what if's, but it is definitely a way of life for us, and everytime we hear of something we get very scared for our children. We are thinking of you and praying for you always and forever. Love and Prayers Andrea Brown Ryans Story <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Thursday, November 4, 2004 11:43 AM CST Paula, Stopping by to say hello. I wish with all my heart that I could give you the guarantee that you are seeking. Mitch is an awesome kid and you are an awesome mom. We really must get together soon for that glass of wine. Take care. Melanie (www.caringbridge.org/wa/isaac) <mtropple@comcast.net> - Tuesday, November 2, 2004 10:35 PM CST Hi Paula. I'm Becky McGlothlin. I just sent you an email and came right to your son's webpage. I completely understand how you feel. I always carried my home phone or cell phone where ever I was in case Kyle needed me immediately. You are a mother and mother's worry about every little thing. Keep the faith and know that whatever happens, it will be for a purpose. My son's purpose is to greet all the children who bravely fought the good fight. He will make them feel safe and secure and I know they will have fun, as he was a very fun-loving person. Becky McGlothlin <bbmedia1@aol.com (www.caringbridge.org/tx/kylemcg)> Austin, TX - Tuesday, November 2, 2004 3:45 PM CST Hi Paula. I hear you with the not wanting to let your child out of your site comment. I would keep her with me all the time, but it wouldn't be the best thing for her, I guess. I think with the lost of Cheyenne, and any of the kids, a little part of me is gone. Your kids costumes look great! How fun! Mitch's made me smile when I saw the ears. How very cool! I hope your day is going well. I had taken kind of a break, I guess from visiting everyone... It was all so overwhelming. I swear, one could spend WEEKS going from site to site and not reach the end, it just tears at my heart. (sigh) Hugs, Kimberly & Emerald Maes <emeraldsmama-supportcancerresearch@yahoo.com> - Tuesday, November 2, 2004 9:04 AM CST Hi Mitch, came across your site via another CB. How are you? You look very strong and a fighter! Take Care www.caringbridge.org/europe/matty Jackie Woodley <jackie@woodley5212.freeserve.co.uk> Truro,Cornwall, ENGLAND - Thursday, October 28, 2004 3:43 PM CDT We wanted to go to the pumpkin patch last weekend too, but everytime we would pass one on our way home Ryan was sleeping. I wasn't about to wake him up either. He is kind of cranky when you do that. He is going Thursday with school and I think we are going to try and go to one over the weekend so that we can carve them for Halloween. Praying for you always. Love and Prayers Andrea Brown Ryans Story <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 8:59 AM CDT Hi guys, Love the picture and the background! Those corn mazes always freak me out (LOL)! Sounds like things are going well. Take care, I'll call you soon Paula (I have a new job - Mon. - Fri.) so no more coffee during the week:( Melanie (www.caringbridge.org/wa/isaac) <mtropple@comcast.net> - Sunday, October 17, 2004 8:57 PM CDT Hey Mitch, It's me Ian. sorry I haven't written for a while but I've been really busy with lots of schoolwork and also with my cub scouts and scouts.I've been thinking about you and praying for you. Just thought I would say a quick hello take care and God bless Ian Shaw Ian Shaw <Shawfamily2004@yahoo.com> Tacoma, Wa USA - Sunday, October 10, 2004 11:29 PM CDT hey hope u feel better!you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers! catherine maloney havertown , pa us - Sunday, October 10, 2004 11:28 AM CDT Sending all my good karma your way, from one oligo owner to another. :) Angela Minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, October 7, 2004 2:04 PM CDT I think it would be cool to see the mountain blow. It will certainly be a long lasting memory. Sorry I haven't signed in awhile, but we still check in on you every new journal. Praying for you always. Love and Prayers Andrea Brown Ryans Story <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Wednesday, October 6, 2004 10:37 AM CDT Paula, I often wonder myslef if any good will come out of all of our suffering, our children's suffering and all the crap that they are put through. I hold onto the little things and I have to tell you that every time I think of Mitch and what an incredible boy he is that I feel good! I really enjoyed getting together for coffee and hope to do it again soon. Take care and give Mitch and big hug for me. Melanie (www.caringbridge.org/wa/isaac) <Mtropple@comcast.net> - Friday, October 1, 2004 11:01 AM CDT Paula, It is good to remember how far the kids have come from those dreaded days post diagnosis and be grateful for every day we have with our children (brain tumors or not). They are having the "4 paws for a cure" fundraiser next sat Oct 9th in Portland where kids come and walk their dogs across two of the bridges to raise money for NCCF. Last year we designated Katelin's $$ to go to Pediatric Brain tumor research. I thought if you guys had a dog or just wanted to come walk with all of us it would be great to meet you in person. Their website is www.pawswalk.org you can click on portland, or to get more info. Last year we went to Lucky Lab brewpub where you can take your dogs to get lunch and a pint. Lots of fun. Let me know if you want to join us. Linda <linda.mason@comcast.net> beaverton, or usa - Thursday, September 30, 2004 2:11 PM CDT I hope you were able to decide on an instrument. I played in the junior high marching band, it was the clarinet. I liked it but once I moved away from that junior high I decided to try something new, instead of band and it was choir. I hope you have fun playing. Glad to hear all is going well, knock on wood. I will knock with you. Praying for you always. Love and prayers, Andrea Brown Ryans Story <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Saturday, September 25, 2004 8:28 PM CDT Hi Paula - just checking in and got a sweet chuckle when I read about Mitch becoming a musician :))) That's awesome to know he's enjoying school and music - thinking about yous often and sending lots of positive thoughts and wishes your way @ @ @ Tami (Angel Celeste's proud mama) <blessingsbyceleste@hotmail.com> pgh, pa - Friday, September 24, 2004 12:27 AM CDT Mitch, i'm happy to read that you're enjoying school. I aam also happy to read that you're joining the school band. I think that is so cool. My fiance is a musician and he plays trumpet. You will do great with the instrument you pick. Paula, You're a strong mother and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Angel Caitlin's Story Aleta, www.caringbridge.org/ny/caitlintaylorgunn <agunn@optonline.net> West Nyack, NY - Thursday, September 23, 2004 8:04 AM CDT Glad to hear that 5th grade is going well. I hope you enjoy being in the band! Elizabeth <thegoodwinfour@aol.com> Richland, Wa - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 5:03 PM CDT Paula, So glad Mitch is loving school. Katelin too was anxious about going back but seeing her friends and meeting her new teacher quickly changed everything and she's having a good time. I know what you mean about everything is great then what the heck is wrong with me. I'm going through the same thing. I find myself wanting to stay in the now...I don't want the future to come because the doctors have told me it will get worse. It's not that I'm obsessed with the future but its there looming over us like a black cloud. I also find myself getting angry when folks tell me to not think about it or that everything will be wonderful don't worry about it. But then Katelin will walk into the room and I am so thankful things are going so well right now that I then focus on making the most out of today. If you ever need or want to talk just give me a call. Love from Oregon. Linda & Katelin <linda.mason@comcast.net> Beaverton, or usa - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 10:23 AM CDT Mitch - So glad to hear you love 5th grade! Sounds like your going to have a great year and I am sure you will do great in physical therapy. Keep building those muscles. Great news on the MRI! Keep up the great work...glad to hear your doing so well. Lots of love from Oregon. Linda & Katelin Beaverton, or usa - Wednesday, September 8, 2004 10:02 PM CDT Dear Mitch and Paula, I am so happy to read of Mitch's good test results. Awesome! I am visiting from Cheyenne's site. I am praying, as I type, for both Mitch and Cheyenne. God bless you both! Grace and peace, ~Colette~ Colette Clifton Park (Near Albany), NY U.S.A. - Saturday, September 4, 2004 3:31 AM CDT I don't think you can have better news than that! Wooo HOOO! yeAH BAby, Yeah!!! I needed good news... today has been one of those... even though Emerald is doing well... sigh. I love the picture on the front. Way cool! Love, Kimberly & Emerald Maes <emislema@yahoo.com> Clinton Township, MI - Thursday, September 2, 2004 10:10 PM CDT CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is the kind of news we want to hear. Be sure to celebrate! Love from Oregon. Linda beaverton, or usa - Thursday, September 2, 2004 1:22 AM CDT Congratulations! I am so happy for you guys. Our prayers have been answered. I am so glad right now that I don't even know what to say. We haven't been going through this for very long, but stable is the best news we have heard for a long time with Ryan. It is great. Celebration time!! Praying for you always. Love and Prayers Andrea Brown Ryans Story <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Wednesday, September 1, 2004 10:51 PM CDT I hate the What if game. I play that one often these days. I will be praying for Mitch's MRI. It will turn out great! Praying for you always. Love and Prayers, www.carinbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown Andrea Brown (Ryan's mom) <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Monday, August 30, 2004 10:03 AM CDT Saw your post on the PBT site. Best wishes for your upcoming MRI! And hoping that you have results quickly! "What if" stinks ... Never give up the HOPE! But understanding the stress of it all! Kim Peters <peters.lk@verizon.net> - Friday, August 27, 2004 4:34 PM CDT Paula, I know EXACTLY what you mean with the "what ifs". Ashley has an MRI next Thursday, Sept. 2nd and I am an absolute basket case. I get this way about two weeks before MRI and then I'm okay until the next one. As parents of kids with brain tumors all of our inocence is GONE and things you never thought of before are all you think about now. God help us. I have visited your site before and check on Mitch often. I have prayed for him and your family for awhile now. I will pray for your sanity during MRI time and that all will be just perfect. God loves us and NO, there is no getting used to it. Ashley has been off chemo for almost 4 years and I still freak if I think something is wrong. But it does get better, you know, it's our way of life now. Take care and have a great weekend, Love and prayers, Tania (Ashley's mom) www.caringbridge.org/tn/ashleyhaynes Tania Haynes <thaynes@centurionstone.com> Mt. Juliet, Tn - Friday, August 27, 2004 7:46 AM CDT I hope you have fun at your first day of school. Ryan starts on Monday and he is so excited. He can't wait to ride the bus again. He missed a lot of school last year, hopefully this year will be much better. I am glad that you are doing good, I will pray that it stays that way. Praying for you always. Love and Prayers, www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown Andrea Brown (Ryan's mom) <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Saturday, August 21, 2004 7:30 PM CDT Glad you had a good time on your much deserved vacation. Love the new photo-you look relaxed and happy. I'll be praying for good MRI results. Elizabeth (www.caringbridge.org/wa/aidangoodwin) <thegoodwinfour@aol.com> Richland, WA - Friday, August 20, 2004 10:36 AM CDT Hey guys, We will pray very hard for your MRI. I know exactly what you mean about vacations, I love going on them but sometimes I just wish things would clean themselves up when you got home for a few days. Praying for you always. Love and Prayers, www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown Andrea Brown (Ryan's mom) <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 9:48 PM CDT Hi Mitch, Hope your much needed vacation is FABULIOUS, FUN and FANTASTIC. You just keep getting better and better. You are always in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Friday, August 13, 2004 10:09 PM CDT Hey Paul and Mitch. Hope you have a good vocation and hope your MRI gose well. Keep in touch. Love Always your Pal. Ian Ian and Matt Shaw http://www.caringbridge.org/wa/ian/ <shawfamily@mymacs.org > Tacoma, WA USA - Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:57 PM CDT I hope you had a nice vacation! We are working on doing the same for next weekend... I am going to do SOMETHING to get away, darn it... I love the main picture. Very sweet. It is my favorite part about looking at everyone's sites... seeing the new pictures. Feel good! Love, Kimberly and Emerald Maes <emeraldsmama-supportcancerresearch@yahoo.com> Clinton Township, MI - Sunday, August 8, 2004 9:12 PM CDT I hope you had a nice vacation! We are working on doing the same for next weekend... I am going to do SOMETHING to get away, darn it... I love the main picture. Very sweet. It is my favorite part about looking at everyone's sites... seeing the new pictures. Feel good! Love, Kimberly and Emerald Maes <emeraldsmama-supportcancerresearch@yahoo.com> Clinton Township, MI - Sunday, August 8, 2004 9:12 PM CDT I hope you are having fun on your vacation. I just stopped by to see how everything was going since I haven't been able to get on the internet in ages. Glad to hear it is going good. Praying for you always. Love and Prayers, www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown Andrea Brown (Ryan's mom) <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Saturday, August 7, 2004 2:47 PM CDT Hi! Sorry to hear that you are having some pain, Mitch. Glad to hear the fever is gone. I hear you when you talk about Isaac's family. Just thinking about their family brings tears to my eyes. I count my lucky stars that Emerald just had to have a transfusion yesterday... (sigh) I hope Mitch is getting a lot of playing in despite the pain... My heart is with you. Love, Kimberly and Emerald Maes <emeraldsmama-supportcancerresearch@yahoo.com> Clinton Township, MI - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 10:42 AM CDT Hi Mitch, Sorry you are having the pains in your legs. Cheyenne really knows about those now. Today it was only her legs and ankles, so hopefully it won't get worse. You get rid of that fever and keep it away, ok. God Bless Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Monday, July 26, 2004 11:26 PM CDT we stopped in to say hello and wish the pain in his legs will go away soon and that we are praying for you guys take care hugs. www.caringbridge.org/nc/kyle1989 Crystal and Kyle <brownsuperstar89@aol.com> Denver, Nc - Monday, July 26, 2004 9:52 PM CDT I am so glad that Mitch is doing better, we will pray for the pain to subside in his legs. I do know what you mean about Isaac. We never met them in person, but you feel as though you know people even though you have never met them, just I feel like I have that bond with you. It just stinks because we found those bonds and people through the sickness of our children, it would be much better if it were a just because reason. Anyways, I to think about Mel and Gary very often, I did before the loss of Isaac and I do now. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Love and Prayers, www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown Andrea Brown (Ryan's Mom) <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Sunday, July 25, 2004 10:38 PM CDT Hi Paula, When I read your journal post today it hit home hard. I have a co-worker who lost his 5 year old son of a sudden fatal heart problem on the soccer field last oct. The father (my friend) was his coach and was right there when he collapsed and died in his arms. I remember going to bed that night thinking my god this was their first night without their son, then when I woke the next morning the first thing I thought was this is Bill & Amy's first morning of waking up without Michael. It went on like that for weeks/months. I could so relate to these parents pain. I think because we have had our children's lives threatened by this horrible disease that their pain becomes our pain in some way. Hang in there. I hope the fever and leg pain go away sometime soon. I know it seems minor in comparison to Isaac but Mitch's pain and health issues are real don't feel you need to down play them. Take care. Love from Oregon Linda beaverton, or usa - Sunday, July 25, 2004 10:31 PM CDT Hi Paula, I popped in to check on you and Mitch. I know how hard it must be for you that Isaac has earned his wings. The saddness we are feeling is immense, as I'm sure it is for you. I'm not sure if you remember, but I met you briefly at Isaac's Make a Wish party. I hope Mitch is doing OK with this news. Thinking of you. Teresa Baxter <Baxtert@comcast.net> - Sunday, July 25, 2004 1:39 PM CDT Hi Mitch and family. I found you on isaac's web. Just wanted to send some caring thoughts your way. We'll be praying for you. susan <suzoja@msn.com> brush prairie, wa usa - Monday, July 19, 2004 4:04 PM CDT Hi Mitch looks like he is having a blast swimming! Emerald has super sensitive skin also. It wasn't like that before diagnosis, so I don't understand it either. Glad to hear you are eating more, Mitch! Have fun swimming! Hugs, Kimberly and Emerald Maes <emislema@yahoo.com> Clinton Township, MI - Monday, July 19, 2004 8:12 AM CDT Hey! Glad Mitch is having more energy here lately. I wanted to let you know that the balance thing could be the Periactin. Catie took it for a while and her balance got so bad that we did an MRI (even though she had just had one 3 weeks before). We ended up trying to lower the dose and eventually just stopped it b/c she started eating better. (when we started her on an iron supplement). Hope he continues to gain more energy every day. Jenny (from PBT board) Catie's mom www.caringbridge.org/ga/catie <jencarroll@hotmail.com> Guyton, GA - Sunday, July 18, 2004 9:19 PM CDT I love your newest picture!! Swimming sure is a lot of fun. Ryan would live in the pool if he could, but mommy and daddy turn into prunes really fast. He has a hard time standing on his own two feet sometimes too. We hope you are having a good day today, and keep having a good summer. Always in our prayers! Love and Prayers, www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown Andrea Brown (Ryan's mom) <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Sunday, July 18, 2004 1:32 PM CDT Hi Mitch, So, getting to swim alot. That is really cool and lots of fun. Cheyenne got to go swimming today. She also is having trouble with her balance,and it really bothers her in the pool, but she keeps a noodle with her just in case. You have a GREAT day tomorrow, ok. God Bless Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Wednesday, July 14, 2004 11:52 PM CDT HI MITCHELL AND FAMILY, I AM GOING TO TRY AGAIN TO SIGN MITCHELL'S BOOK.I AM KEEPING UP WITH MITCHELL'S PROGRESS THROUGH JANICE. BUT THIS IS MORE INFORMATIVE . GOOD JOB PAULA. MITCH,I AM SO GLAD YOU HAVE FINISHED YOUR TREATMENTS. YOU WERE VERY BRAVE..KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK..I WILL KEEP LOOKING UP YOUR PROGRESS.LOVE THE DONAHOES LINDA DONAHOE <mldonahoe60@aol.com> SPOKANE, WA. - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 1:15 PM CDT Hi Mitchell, I came to visit from Cheyenne site to see how you were doing. I also want to let you know that I am praying for you and your family, Love from Kim m/o Michelle ~~ June 25, 1994 ~ May 31, 2004. Angel Michelle Kimberley Clayton <michelle9kim@yahoo.ca> Guelph, ON, Canada - Monday, July 12, 2004 0:07 AM CDT JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY!!! CARINGBRIDGE.ORG/WV/FREDAFOX RUTH <BLUEEYED_FEMALE@MSN.COM> HINTON, WV - Sunday, July 11, 2004 9:50 PM CDT I am glad to read that you have some idea what the problem is. I hope the new medicine helps mitch. He is such a trooper. I hope you are having a fun weekend! With no headaches. Hugs and Hope, Kimberly and Emerald Maes <emislema@yahoo.com> Clinton Township, MI - Saturday, July 10, 2004 9:34 PM CDT Paula, It's great to finally have a diagnosis that seems to align with his symptoms. I'm sure when the first dr's said oh its migraine's it feels like a off hand diagnosis. I hope this leads to appropriate meds/treatment so that Mitch doesn't have to go through such trauma again. Take care we're thinking about you often. Linda beaverton, or usa - Saturday, July 10, 2004 0:56 AM CDT Hi. Mitch. Its your new friend Ian. I just looked to see how your are doing. I am praying for you alot. I know you'll be ok because god is with you. God always is with is. My daddy saves my e-mail for me and then I put in my disk in my lap top to read all my e-mail to me. I am glad we are friends. Ian http://www.caringbridge.org/wa/ian/ Ian Shaw <shawfamily@mymacs.org> Tacoma, WA - Friday, July 9, 2004 5:08 PM CDT Hi Mitch, Listen buddy, I am sorry to hear that you are having such bad headaches. If I could have one wish my entire life it would be that no child would ever have to go through what you, Isaac & all the other children so bravely face each day. You are awesome! Take care Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> vancouver, wa - Friday, July 9, 2004 11:09 AM CDT I am so sorry that Mitch is having such difficulties right now. I pray those doctors can give you the answers to your questions. It is so hard to have to go through all of this and I wish that none of us did, especially the kids that have to endure the pain, but also for us as parents to have to watch them go through this and not be able to do anything about it. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you or your family. We are praying for you always. Love and Prayers, www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown Andrea Brown (Ryan's mom) <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Thursday, July 8, 2004 10:52 PM CDT We are praying for you!! Those headaches will get better and go away. Mitchell may not be the definition of normal, because he is special. He is special to you, your family, and to everyone who has come in contact with him in one way or another. He is special to my family and we pray for him everyday. We think of him always. You are in our prayers. It is heart wrenching when you go so long without symptons and then all of a sudden here they are and reality sets in again a little bit more than it was before. Ryan had his first headache over the weekend in over a month or more, he had another one today. You don't even know what to say or think when those kinds of things happen. Thank you so much for you support and prayers for Ryan. Love and Prayers, www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown Andrea Brown (Ryan's mom) <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Tuesday, July 6, 2004 8:32 PM CDT Hi Mitch, its aunt Di. The air mattress in your picture is so cool! I want one! Miss you and love you, see you in August. Di <jndi-i@comcast.net> Spokane, WA USA - Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:44 PM CDT Mitchell, I hope you had fun at your friends house. I am sorry to hear that you haven't been feeling well, we don't like those days around here. It stinks when you can't do the things you want because you are not feeling good, but stay strong. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you so much for all of your support. Love and Prayers, www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown Andrea Brown (Ryan's mom) <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Tuesday, July 6, 2004 0:04 AM CDT I am so sorry to hear that the episode came back. Hopefully it will never come back again, and the Dr's will never know what caused it. Sorry we haven't visited much lately, but we have been kind of busy, stressed, and then the computer thing while out of town. We finally made it home this evening for 2 whole days. The side effects of the Vincristine part of the chemo is kicking in and making Cheyenne just plain miserable and in pain most of the time. Mitchell, Cheyenne asked me to ask you to do a little swimming for her since she can't swim for a couple of weeks. God Bless you all. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Friday, July 2, 2004 11:11 PM CDT Hi Guys I love the pic! Im so jealous. Have a great 4th!! Congrats on the report card!!! sam (www.caringbridge.org/ak/aarynandfamily) <samladybugs@comcast.net> - Friday, July 2, 2004 2:09 PM CDT Hi Mitch and Mom! Just stopping in to see... well to see you lounging in the pool, how cool! Hope you have a good weekend, with no episodes and lots of giggles! Kimberly and Emerald Maes <emislema@yahoo.com> Clinton Township, MI - Friday, July 2, 2004 9:13 AM CDT Keep up the good work! We are praying for you and thinking of you always. It is wonderful to hear that you haven't had a headache in a few days. Mom stay strong, as I know that you are, because you and Mitchell are an inspiration to us all. Thinking of you always. Love and Prayers, www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown Andrea Brown <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Wednesday, June 30, 2004 3:10 PM CDT We stopped in to say that we are praying for you and that is good that you havn't had a headache in 2 days. I looks like the medication is working for you. take care www.caringbridge.org/nc/kyle1989 Crystal and Kyle <brownsuperstar89@aol.com> Denver, NC - Tuesday, June 29, 2004 2:42 PM CDT Mitch, I love the picture of you lounging in the pool. Looks soooo relaxing. I hope you are feeling better soon. You're in my prayers. Elizabeth <thegoodwinfour@aol.com> Richland, WA - Monday, June 28, 2004 5:40 PM CDT Dear Mitch, The picture of you in the pool is way cool. RachelJoy and I are going to a pool this afternoon. It's one of our favorite activities. I'll be praying that you feel better soon, and will have many fun adventures this summer. Stephanie & RachelJoy <mom2rj@comcast.net> - Monday, June 28, 2004 2:43 PM CDT Paula, I am so sorry to hear that Mitch is having such headaches. We know how those things go. But, things will get better and he will be up jumping around in no time at all. We are praying for you. Love and Prayers, www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown Andrea Brown <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Sunday, June 27, 2004 7:46 PM CDT Paula, UUUUHG! I think I might just throw a huge fit for the both of us! The uncertainty of all of this makes me crazy. Our beautiful boys don't deserve any of this and yet they both amaze me with their strength. Please let Mitch know that we think of him daily and would love it if he can come over and play soon. Hang in there this is just a small bumb in the road to Mitch's recovery. Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> vancouver, wa - Saturday, June 26, 2004 10:12 AM CDT We are so sorry that you are not feeling well. We will be praying for you to start feeling better and the get to the bottom of things, sam (www.caringbridge.org/ak/aarynandfamily) <samladybugs@comcast.net> - Friday, June 25, 2004 4:51 PM CDT Paula - Hang in there! So glad to hear you are home it does make all the difference. How frustrating that the doc's don't know what it is and call it a migraine. Maybe it is one but it seems so like an easy way out. I've been frustrated this week with just the fact that our doc's can't tell me why Katelin has severe hives and act like it is nothing. Which in comparison to what you've gone through it is nothing. Keep on the doctors don't take migraines as the easy answer and push them to get you real answers. If you ever need to talk you have my number. Linda Linda & Katelin (caringbridge.org/or/katelin) beaverton, or usa - Friday, June 25, 2004 2:14 AM CDT I came to your site from Cheyennes. Just wanted you to know that I am praying for Mitch and the whole family. Until my granddaughter Emerald got sick, I never really new how many sweet sick children there were in this world. It truly breaks my heart. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Ann Kuriluk <ajk2k@i-is.com> Algonac, MI USA - Thursday, June 24, 2004 9:05 AM CDT Hi Paula, It's been many years since we've chatted, but thought it was time to drop you a line. It's crazy and scary to see cancer coming into so many lives of those we know. My oldest son is going to be a senior at Mt. View next year, which is wild because it seems like yesterday we were all just there ourselves. Watching Mitch and Isaac's obstacles and accomplishments is humbling -- you are an inspiration. Denise (Hughes) Montee <dmontee@comcast.net> Vancouver, WA 98683 - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:01 PM CDT Hi Paula, Heard from Mel about Mitch being in the hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am pulling for Mitch! Linda Majors <lmcdermott1120@hotmail.com> Cannon Beach, OR - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 3:54 PM CDT Paula, So sorry to hear Mitch's arm problem has escalated to this. I'm praying that the dr's quickly figure out what is wrong and that medication can resolve it. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you while he is in the hospital. I live 20 minutes away from the hospital so even if you just need someone to talk to, a shoulder to lean on whatever know that I'm here for you. Linda Linda & Katelin caringbridge.org/or/katelin beaverton, or 97007 - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 11:07 AM CDT Paula, So sorry to hear Mitch's arm problem has escalated to this. I'm praying that the dr's quickly figure out what is wrong and that medication can resolve it. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you while he is in the hospital. I live 20 minutes away from the hospital so even if you just need someone to talk to, a shoulder to lean on whatever know that I'm here for you. Linda Linda & Katelin caringbridge.org/or/katelin beaverton, or 97007 - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 11:06 AM CDT Hi Mitch, You don't know me but I feel like I know you. I'm Isaac's teacher and he thinks you're the coolest! I'm so sorry to hear that you're in the hospital. I just had to write and let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care... Karmen Esser <kesser@egreen.wednet.edu> Vancouver, WA USA - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 0:34 AM CDT Paula, Please know that we are praying our hearts out for you guys. Be tough and hang in there. Wish we could be there for support. God Bless Roy www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> san angelo, tx - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 11:16 PM CDT You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do, even half way around the country. Love and Prayers, www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown Andrea Brown <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 10:18 PM CDT I discovered your site from Ryan Brown's and several others. I also have a child with a brain tumor. Dx 7/98, now 7 years old and chemo free since 11/2000. I'm so happy to read that Mitch is feeling so much better. I know it helps moms and dads when their babies aren't constantly in pain. I hope ya'll have a great day and a fantastic summer. God bless, www.caringbridge.org/tn/ashleyhaynes Tania Haynes--Ashleys' mom <thaynes@centurionstone.com> Mt. Juliet, Tn - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 7:19 AM CDT It is so great to hear that Mitch is doing so well and having such fun. Summer is a great season isn't it, but so hot. I stopped by to see how things were going for you and they are going really good. I am glad he is finally off of chemo, Ryan is just getting ready to start his on about two weeks. You are in our prayers today, as always. Love and Prayers, www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown Andrea Brown <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Monday, June 21, 2004 4:28 PM CDT Hey Mitch, GREAT. no headaches. you just keep on getting better and really enjoy the summer. Cheyenne says Hey. God Bless Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> san angelo, tx - Monday, June 14, 2004 10:11 PM CDT Hi Paula, I was reading through this weeks emails and saw that Mitch is going to Doernbacher for treatment. We live in Beaverton and my daughter Katelin (age 6 JPA optic chiasm/hypothalamus) has been treated at Legacy Emanuel for the past year. Her dx was on 6/27/03 and she began 18 months of chemo on 8/7/03 so we have another 8 months of chemo. I was wondering if we could talk as I've been having some issues with the radiologist at legacy and thought about checking out doernbacher's for scans. I'm not ready to switch oncologist as Vik Kanwar has been wonderful but would be interested in talking with you about the clinic and support you receive from them. You could give me a call 503-644-2667 or email me your phone number and I can give you a call. I haven't connected with anyone in the area living this journey and would love to make a connection. Linda Mason www.caringbridge.org/or/katelin <linda.mason@comcast.net> beaverton, or usa - Friday, June 11, 2004 4:38 PM CDT Hi, This is such scary stuff, isn't it. And half the time we can never find out what causes these problems. Cheyenne's eye actually gets a little better, then it will get worse for a couple of days, then get better again. Since it has been 2 months since the scans maybe they will tell us something on the 17th. Mitch is always in our prayers. Give him a great big hug from Cheyenne. God Bless Roy Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> san angelo, tx - Tuesday, June 8, 2004 12:25 AM CDT So sorry to read about the headaches. Just a minor problem for typical folks but a big scare for those with BT. Praying it is nothing out of the norm and is just a headache. ivy and Cameron <ivyjivy@yahoo.com> lynnwood, wa usa - Saturday, June 5, 2004 9:48 PM CDT Hey Mitch, how's it going? I bet you have been in your pool the last few days since the weather decided to cooperate. Take care and tell mom hello. Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> vancouver, wa - Friday, June 4, 2004 9:19 AM CDT Hey Mitch, Don't scare us like that! We will be praying really hard that this never, never happens again. Just think about how much it scared you, your poor mom probably got a few more gray hairs last night. God Bless you. I hope and pray the Dr's can find the cause of the problems and there is an easy fix. It becomes so frustrating knowing that something is going on, but all the experts don't have a clue. God Bless Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Tuesday, June 1, 2004 8:18 AM CDT Hooray! Clear MRI and End of treatment S'milestone Way to go Mitch. Prayers that you remain tumor free forever and forever. ivy and cameron <ivyjivy@yahoo.com> lynnwood, wa usa - Sunday, May 30, 2004 6:13 PM CDT Hi Mitch! I just wanted to encourage you to keep being a brain tumor fighter and warrior! I also had a brain tumor as a youngster. The symptoms first appeared when I was 10 and I had surgery when I was 15. It was a glioma, one of the worst, but I am still here...now 50 years old! Keep fighting and be a happy, carefree boy! Take care, John Martin Columbus, OH John Martin <jmartin5642@wowway.com> Columbus, OH USA - Saturday, May 29, 2004 6:35 AM CDT Glad to hear the great news! Elizabeth <thegoodwinfour@aol.com> Richland, WA - Wednesday, May 26, 2004 3:29 PM CDT Just stopping by to say Hi.Glad to hear you are doing well. sam (www.caringbridge.org/ak/aarynandfamily) <samladybugs@comcast.net> - Tuesday, May 25, 2004 5:38 PM CDT Hi Paula, We join you in praying that whatever it is, it is gone and never comes back!! God Bless Roy Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Friday, May 21, 2004 7:54 PM CDT Hi there, I sent Mitch's banner to the E-mail address on your page. Let me know if you haven't got it and I'll send it again HelenH <geordielass999@hotmail.com> uk, - Friday, May 21, 2004 4:53 PM CDT Hi Mitchell, I'm stopping by to read your updates and spend some time praying for you. We will be in Portland next week, but over at Emanuel Hospital. Stephanie & RachelJoy <sstrom@quik.com> - Thursday, May 20, 2004 8:09 PM CDT Hi, hope you had fun at the party! I can definitely relate to doctors not knowing anything about what is going on. It is rather annoying. I was starting to think they were just distracted by Emerald's rainbow brite hair, but I guess this is pretty normal... (Sad, isn't it?) I hope things continue to get better. Kimberly & Emerald Maes <emislema@yahoo.com> Clinton Twp, MI - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 6:43 AM CDT Hi! I am the mother of a 5 year old daughter with an Oligodendroglioma tumor and just found your website through Ped-Onc Resource. We don't find too many other children with Oligo's so I just thought I'd send a quick note. Congrats to you for finishing chemo and I wish you the best as you continue your journey! Please feel free to contact me through my daughters website and also I wanted to let you know that we would be happy to share our resources and info on Oligo's with you if you are interested. Jamie Paulson (mother of Caitlin) www.caringbridge.org/ut/caitlin Jamie Paulson <www.jamie.paulson@comcast.net> Provo, UT - Friday, May 14, 2004 3:02 PM CDT I do not think it is too much to ask for the doctor to look at the charts of all the kids he/she is going to see that day and review their history. I know they are busy, but they should know who they are seeing. They should also be able to give you more info about the tumor coming back, or at least be able to give you a book or website to go to in order to find out what you are looking for. I find myself feeling irritated and frustrated on your behalf. On a positive note,I'm glad that Mitch is off treatment, and will be praying that he stays OT forever. We will be in Vancouver in July for Aidan's check-up at Doernbechers and for the Relay for Life at Columbia River HS. He will be walking the survivor's lap with his grandfather. It would be great to meet you and Mitch! Elizabeth (www.caringbridge.org/wa/aidangoodwin) <thegoodwinfour@aol.com> richland, WA - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 3:42 PM CDT Hi guys, I have been thinking about you all day and wanted to let you know that I am sooooo glad that you are done with chemo! You are an amazing boy with a ton of courage. We will see you this weekend. Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> Vancouver, wa - Tuesday, May 11, 2004 11:02 PM CDT The last day! WAHOOO!!! Way to go Mitchell! Elizabeth <thegoodwinfour@aol.com> Richland, WA - Tuesday, May 11, 2004 11:09 AM CDT Mitch: Way to go on your last chemo. I had surgery for a brain tumor too in January 2003. I just finished my chemo in May. I also had the mutism and I am still not walking much but I am getting stronger all the time. I am 9 years old and live in Renfrew in Canada. I have a website too. It's the same address as yours but it is canada/paige. I hope you had a party on your last day of chemo! Take care. Your friend from Canada, Paige. Paige Dillabough <bob.dillabough@sympatico.ca> Renfrew, ON Canada - Monday, May 10, 2004 6:07 PM CDT So happy to hear this is Mitch's last day of chemo!!! We are so glad that he is doing well and will say many prayers for his remission to last forever! Kellie Beresh - Jacob's mom - Jake's Site <scbkab@cox.net> Omaha, Nebraska - Sunday, May 9, 2004 4:46 PM CDT Mitch, I am so proud of you for staying so strong this past year. We will definitely be at your NO MORE CHEMO party, see you next weekend big guy. Paula, Happy Mother's Day. You are an awsome mom! See you next weekend. Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> Vancouver, wa - Saturday, May 8, 2004 10:10 PM CDT Hey there Mitch, You're a guy after Cheyenne's heart. Swimming even if it is cold. Just like her. That water could be 60 degrees, and she is going to jump in. Ha. She asks me to come in, but I have only done it twice so far. Waiting for it to warm up a little. You know Mitch, you have to get mom in the pool. HA!! God Bless Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Thursday, May 6, 2004 11:20 AM CDT Hi there, Mitch how exciting being done with chemo.Paula I know how you feel,but eventually the feelings start to disappear has you go on living a normal life.We think of you often and hang in there,you have come along way. sam (www.caringbridge.org/ak/aarynandfamily) <samladybugs@comcast.net> - Wednesday, May 5, 2004 5:59 PM CDT That end of chemo S'milestone is approaching and I want to congradulate Mitch for getting through it. Prayers that it did what it was meant to do and he will forever and ever be done with chemo. Ivy and Cam not feeling much like a BOSS or a Ham these days Ivy and cameron <ivyjivy@yahoo.com> lynnwood, wa usa - Sunday, May 2, 2004 6:10 PM CDT Take care you guys I am thinking of you. Sandi <spensa@aol.com> portland, or - Saturday, May 1, 2004 9:20 AM CDT It is the chemo it just has to be. But it does not make Mitch feel any better cause the ralphing is always not pleasant. It never is! Prayers that he adjusts soon and the meds help with it. Ivy and THE BOSS(Cam the Ham) ivy and cameron <ivyjivy@yahoo.com> lynnwood, wa usa - Thursday, April 22, 2004 7:44 PM CDT Hey Mitch, So sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Hang in there Paula, you guys have come a long way and I know how hard it is not to let those nasty tumor thoughts find their way in. Take care. Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> Vancouver, wa - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 9:49 PM CDT I visited your beautiful Web Site, and I wish you God's peace and blessing through Jesus Christ. Welcome to visit my Site. http://www.algonet.se/~allan-sv/INDEX.HTM Allan Svensson <allan-sv@algonet.se> Sweden - Saturday, April 17, 2004 12:13 AM CDT Hi Mitch- Thanks for coming by to visit Chris's site. I bet you are soooooo happy to almost be done with chemo. Hopefully you'll start feeling better very soon after. And I think it's great that you will start back on the Protocel. Chris has been on it now for 14 months and is doing great so I wish you the same success with it. We're thinking of you honey and check in on you daily. I'll work on being better about signing guestbooks though! Lots of love- Cherryl Chris's mom www.caringbridge.org/fl/chriskirby <ckirby21@adelphia.net> West Palm Beach, FL USA - Saturday, April 17, 2004 10:59 AM CDT Just checking in - glad you are almost at the end. Paula, You don't have to "stop whining". In fact, I don't see it as whining at all. Having traveled a similar road, I would say that your feelings are very normal, and if you can't express them here, where so many people understand, where can you vent? I will keep both you and Mitch in my prayers as you end this part of the journey and move on to the next - life off chemo. Elizabeth (www.caringbridge.org/wa/aidangoodwin) <thegoodwinfour@aol.com> Richland, WA - Thursday, April 15, 2004 1:33 PM CDT Wishing you a Blessed Easter. As always, our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, TX - Saturday, April 10, 2004 9:56 PM CDT Hi Mitch, Just visiting for the first time, my daughter has an oligodendroglioma too. I'm glad to hear you're getting near the end of chemo, you are a super tough young man to go thru all this and still keep up good grades. Well done! Hang in there, keep up the good attitude, and know that many, many people are sending you healing thoughts and prayers. Celeste Treadway-Leuzinger (m/o Maria, oligo II, age 6 1/2) <celestetreadway@direcway.com> Austin, TX - Saturday, April 10, 2004 5:47 AM CDT Just coming by to wish you a HAPPY EASTER!! sam (www.caringbridge.org/ak/aarynandfamily) <samladybugs@comcast.net> - Friday, April 9, 2004 4:04 PM CDT Hi Mitch, It's good to see that you are coming to the end of your chemo. What a trooper you are! Enjoy the springtime here in Oregon. Stephanie and RachelJoy <sstrom@quik.com> Oregon - Wednesday, April 7, 2004 5:27 PM CDT I'm so glad you can see the light at the end of the tunnel! 7 weeks left - that's so awesome! I'm sure Mitch will put on weight again after he is done with chemo - Aidan sure did - 4 pounds in 5 months. That's a lot for him! I'm so happy for all of you. Elizabeth <thegoodwinfour@aol.com> Richland, WA - Tuesday, April 6, 2004 9:33 PM CDT Hi Mitch! Your mom signed my little girl's web page today. I wanted to stop by and "see" you. You are quite a handsome young man and I am glad to hear you are almost done with chemo! Best of luck with your last treatments. We'll say a prayer for you. God bless you, Jenny (Catie's mom, 18 months, medulloblastoma) www.caringbridge.org/ga/catie Jenny Wilkins <jencarroll@hotmail.com> Guyton, GA USA - Tuesday, April 6, 2004 9:22 PM CDT HI, Thank you for signing Dustins web page, Congratulations Mitch on the good grades and almost being done with Chemo. We never had to deal with Chemo, we would of if Dustin would of lived longer. You are right the last 6 months were a nightmare. No parent should ever have to go through it. It saddens me how many parents do have to do it. I wish with all my heart that you never do. Keep fighting Mitch and you can overcome this. You have very handsome boys. www.caringbridge.org/mn/dustin Kris, Angel Dustin's Mom <buser_lady@yahoo.com> - Tuesday, April 6, 2004 8:33 AM CDT Thank you very much for checking in on Carter and signing our web page. I loved the pictures on your page. Hang in there guy hopefully the next 7 1/2 weeks go by with no complications. God Bless you! Rhonda Finger <bubbs1972@comcast.net www.caringbridge.org/pa/carterfinger> Pittsburgh, PA - Tuesday, April 6, 2004 3:10 AM CDT Hi Mitch, Congratulations on the excellent report card. Now that you mention it, Ms Cheyenne should be bringing one home any day now. YOu stay healthy, and have lots and lots of fun. God Bless Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, TX - Sunday, April 4, 2004 11:02 PM CDT Hi! Just wanted to stop by and give you well wishes. We are just starting a similar journey. Emerald was diagNosed with an oligoastrocytoma in January 2004. Hers is in her cervical spine. She just turned 10 a couple days ago. Reading your journal entries are a story of hope for us. Mitch sounds like my Emerald, a strong, brave kid. Good Luck to your family! :) Kimberly Maes www.caringbridge.org/mi/emeraldisle <emislema@yahoo.com> ClintonTwp, MI USA - Thursday, April 1, 2004 9:25 PM CST Hi Mitch, We can not wait to meet you tonight! We will have lots of pizza and cake so save up your appetite. Hope chemo goes well today see you later big guy. Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> Vancouver, wa - Tuesday, March 30, 2004 1:44 PM CST Hi Paula and Mitch, I know exactly how you feel. I often, more often that I like to admit, get depressed when I read about one of our children not doing so well or becoming an angel. Then, I guess something happens, and I know that I had better get back to the other kids, and it seems to pull me out for awhile. God Bless you. You are a wonderful mom and person, take heart in that. Mitch, soooo happy to hear you are feeling good. You just keep[ it up. YOu are always in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Monday, March 29, 2004 8:57 PM CST WOW your almost done with treatment!Wont that be nice. Just stopping buy to see how you were doing.Glad to see al is going well. sam (www.caringbridge.org/ak/aarynandfamily) <samladybugs@comcast.net> - Monday, March 29, 2004 6:54 PM CST Hey buddy,you are getting closer to the end of treatment, way to go, and get ready to party. I know lots of people are praying that you have run that brain blob right out of your system and it never ever ever even thinks about coming back for more butt kicking. I am one of those people, I will keep using your name when I talk to God! THE BOSS(Cam the Ham) & Ivy ivy and cameron <ivyjivy@yahoo.com> lynnwood, wa usa - Saturday, March 27, 2004 11:26 PM CST Hello family, My name is Andrea Brown. Thank you so much for visiting Ryan's web page. Mitchell I just wanted to let you know that we think about you often, you are in our prayers, along with other children that need God's help. I am so glad to hear that you only have 9 more weeks of chemo. I can only imagine how excited you are, we have not yet started any treatments yet with our little boy Ryan. You are a strong child and am glad to hear that you have fought so hard. Love and Prayers. Andrea Brown <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Oak Grove, Ky USA - Saturday, March 27, 2004 4:54 PM CST Hey buddy, Wow 9 more weeks of that stinky chemo! We are so glad that you will be able to make it to Isaac's party. He is looking forward to meeting you. Stay strong pal and we'll see you soon. Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> Vancouver, wa - Friday, March 26, 2004 9:59 AM CST Hey Mitchell, thank you for coming by to check on craig, you are such a kind family. lots of love to you. craig, lauren, and helen CRAIGGY craig <trula1@comcast.net> - Wednesday, March 24, 2004 8:08 PM CST Hi Paula! Hi Mitchell! Hope everyone's feeling better! Just after we got back from Disney, Dave would play and skateboard all day...then puke all night!! 3 in a row....I thought maybe his equalibrium was off from all the rollercoaster rides and just the sheer energy it takes to do 3 parks in two days! Anyway, it's just such a journey, you guys are in our prayers and thoughts always! God Bless! Kathy- mom of David www.caringbridge.org/fl/david Kathy <Joy2Jak@cs.com> Boynton Beach, FL USA - Wednesday, March 24, 2004 7:51 PM CST Hi Paula, Mitch, Matthew and family, Sorry to hear about the puke car.... I personally have a puke pickup truck. I can't even begin to count the times.. Anyway, hope Matthew starts feeling better and Mitch stays feeling great. God Bless. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Tuesday, March 23, 2004 7:12 PM CST Paula, Wow! What a day. You totally deserve a hot bath and a nap. I am so glad to hear the CT scan was clear. We know all too well the fear that vomiting can bring. Take care. Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> Vancouver, wa - Wednesday, March 17, 2004 11:07 PM CST Wow, You know, I guess my day wasn't so bad after all. Isn't it the truth, when it rains it pours. Ha. And you know what, when you get in the car tomorrow, can you imagine the smell. You can NEVER get it all.. Reference the morning sickness thing, ever since Cheyenne has taken Protocel, her sickness is ALWAYS in the morning. God Bless you guys and have a BETTER day tomorrow. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 10:39 PM CST Hey Mitch, have fun today, just wanted to tell you hello lots of love, craig, lauren, and helen CRAIGGY craig <trula@access4less.net> - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 2:08 PM CST Hello Mitchell and Family, My name is Jenna and I came across mitchell's site. I got a chance to go to Disneyland in Novemember, but I was only there for a day. I love playing with my nitendo systems too. I have an N64, Playstaion, gameboy advance, gameboy advance sp, and a colored gameboy. Mitchell, you are one awesome kid, with a great attitude towards life. I love your smile. Youare a great inspiration in life! http://www.caringbridge.org/canada/jenna Jenna <hockeykid@telus.net> Kamloops, BC Canada - Monday, March 15, 2004 2:38 AM CST JUST STOPPING BY TO SAY HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!! sam (www.caringbridge.org/ak/aarynandfamily) <samladybugs@comcast.net> - Friday, March 12, 2004 1:24 PM CST hey there disney fans !!! well im so glad to hear you guys had a great trip. now whe nwewent on mitchs trip there our favorite place was animal kingdom. did ya go on the streched hummer for the safari ride? im just glad you guys had such fun abbie «♥Angel Mitchell♥» <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> - Wednesday, March 10, 2004 4:42 PM CST Hi guys, Glad to hear you are feeling better buddy. Love the Disney pictures! Isaac's Make-A-Wish trip is coming up and we are surprising them with a side trip to Disneyland. You will have to tell us what your favorite rides were. Take care. Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> Vancouver, wa - Wednesday, March 10, 2004 9:55 AM CST Hi Paula & Family, This is Julie (Mueller) Jorgenson and Melanie Tropple (Issac's mom) told me she had been in touch with you. I wanted to send my best to you and your family and let you know that I'm thinking of Mitch everyday. The pictures from Disney are great...I hope you guys really enjoyed your visit. I would love to catch up and meet Mitch. Take Care. Julie Jorgenson <jorgensonjulie@hotmail.com> Garibaldi, OR USA - Tuesday, March 9, 2004 10:16 AM CST Hey Mitch, You need to ask if that is 20 dollars a pound. Then you could put on 10 pounds and have enough money to go on a major shopping spree!!! Praying that the chemo is easy this round. God Bless. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Saturday, March 6, 2004 8:20 PM CST Hey Mitch, thank you for coming by and meeting Craig. you are our new friends. love, craig, lauren and helen CRAIGGY craig <trula@access4less.net> - Tuesday, March 2, 2004 2:24 PM CST HEY GUYS, Great news about the MRI!!!Im so glad that you all had a good time on your trip.You all deserve it!!Chemo stinks I know hang in there!!Thinking of you all, sam (www.caringbridge.org/ak/aarynandfamily) <samladybugs@comcast.net> - Tuesday, March 2, 2004 12:47 AM CST Hey Mitch, I really want to see the disney pictures, i guess we'll just have to come back. we were going to anyway!! love craig, lauren, and helen CRAIGGY craiggy <trula@access4less.net> - Monday, March 1, 2004 8:11 PM CST Well in puter terms wtg Mitch on the stable scans. I hope you tolerate the rest of treatment well and maybe just maybe the dr. will agree the last round is not needed. But I just bet the plan will take into account your overall best interest. Prayers! Ivy & THE BOSS(Cam the Ham) ivy <ivyjivy@yahoo.com> lynnwood, wa usa - Sunday, February 29, 2004 10:47 PM CST Great news about the MRI and the fun you had on your trip. My boys loved Splash Mountain, too. Have a good week! Elizabeth (www.caringbridge.org/wa/aidangoodwin) <thegoodwinfour@aol.com> Richland, WA - Sunday, February 29, 2004 6:09 PM CST Sending much love to a deserving and inspirational child. Melissa Penn - Sunday, February 29, 2004 6:09 PM CST Dear Mitch and family, Welcome home! Glad you had a great time at Disney World. We are ready to go back. Would love to see some pictures when you get the chance, love to see those smiling faces. I pray that Mitch will breeze through this next round of chemo. God Bless and watch over you all. Donna Fiveash , Chey's mom <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Saturday, February 28, 2004 8:45 PM CST Hi guys, I am glad to hear that your trip was a blast. you will have to tell us all about it soon! Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> Vancouver, wa - Friday, February 27, 2004 9:19 PM CST Hi Mitch. I just thought I would stop by and say hi- and see how you were doing. Chelsy told me about your disney land trip- how exciting! I hope that you had fun! Ive never been there... but I heard its great* And also, I just wanted to tell you how amazing I think you are. I've never met you- but Chelsy tells me such great things about you, and I just wanted you to know that even though I have not met you, that you have touched my life... and I know you have touched Chelsy's more than you could imagine. Hang in there bud -Emily H. Emily Spokane, Wa U.S.A - Thursday, February 26, 2004 6:07 PM CST Mitch, I am so proud of you for doing your MRI without sedation! You are going to have so much fun at Disneyland, you will have to tell us all about it when you get back. Paula, Wonderful news on the MRI! I had to work the last two days but the first thing I did when I got home was check the website. Everytime I read that one of our little ones is beating their cancer I am filled with a sense of hope and joy. Mitch will just keep getting better and better! I really hope that your trip is great, you guys totally deserve to have a blast. Take care Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> Vancouver, WA - Saturday, February 21, 2004 10:25 AM CST great news !!!! now go have fun at disneyworld !!!! have lots of fun abbie «♥Angel Mitchell♥» <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> - Friday, February 20, 2004 12:47 AM CST We will praying for an excellent MRI tomorrow. You stay healthy, Matthew too, and have a GREAT< WONDERFUL< FANTASTIC time at Disneyland. Be Safe and God Bless you all. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:52 PM CST Hi, Just stopping by to say high and have a WONDERFUL time on your trip,cant wait to hear about it. I will pray for a clean MRI.Lots of hugs sam (www.caringbridge.org/ak/aarynandfamily) <samladybugs@comcast.net> - Wednesday, February 18, 2004 7:32 PM CST I'll be praying for good results on the upcoming MRI. Have a wonderful trip! I'm so excited for you! Elizabeth <thegoodwinfour@aol.com> Richland, WA - Wednesday, February 18, 2004 11:35 AM CST Mitch & Paula, Hi guys, wow just a few more days then you're off to Disneyland! You will have to tell us all about it when you come back. I will be praying for a Clear MRI on Thursday. Paula, do they sedate Mitch for his MRI's? Take care you guys. Talk to you soon. Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> Vancouver, wa - Tuesday, February 17, 2004 4:38 PM CST hey mitch happy valentines day !!! i know its late :( i had alot on my plate this week. you are going to have so so much fun at disneyworld!!! i know we did ever lasting memories abbie ps.. mom i would like to add mitch to mitchs site is it ok ?? talk soon «♥Angel Mitchell♥» <afraser1@tru.eatslink.ca> - Sunday, February 15, 2004 1:04 PM CST Dearest Mitch WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A HAPPY VALENTINES DAY WITH MUCH LOVE AND PRAYERS ALWAYS. Chris Ullrich - Bella's Grammy <c_ullrich@msn.com, www.caringbridge.com/page/isabellaledesma> - Saturday, February 14, 2004 11:38 AM CST 12 MORE DAYS UNTIL DISNEYLAND!!! WAAAHOOOO!! Bet you all will have sooooo much fun. Mitch, I bet there is so much to eat there you will gain 10 lbs. God Bless you all and have a terrific day tomorrow. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:09 PM CST Paula, Don't be too hard on yourself about nagging Mitchell to eat; you have to do it for his health. He'll understand some day. Have a fabulous time in Disneyland! What a great time of year to go. I'm very excited for you! Elizabeth (www.caringbridge.org/wa/aidangoodwin) <thegoodwinfour@aol.com> Richland, WA - Tuesday, February 10, 2004 3:27 PM CST Hello my name is Jenna and I came across Mithcell's website. I was born with a rare bone disease, and I suffer in chronic pain 24/7, and have had many operation and more to come. So I know for sure that Mitchell is a real fighter and inspiration in life. I hope you all have a great time in Disneyland. Keep being strong and keep smiling Mitchell! My site: http://www.matmice.com/home/fighterandchampion Or: http://caringbridge.org/canada/jenna Jenna <hockeykid@telus.net> Kamloops, BC Canada - Monday, February 9, 2004 2:45 AM CST Mitch, Hey buddy, Isaac wanted me to write and let you know he is doing great. He feels stronger and stronger every day. He really wants to meet you soon. Congrats on the award. You totally deserve it! I hope that chemo went well today, we will talk to you soon. Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> vancouver, wa - Tuesday, February 3, 2004 6:17 PM CST Hey Mitch, it has been a while since I signed your book so guess I better stop being so lazy and make sure I included some posts to your guestbook if I am going to help keep you thinking positive. And think positive is one of the things I truely believe is helpful for each and everyone of us. So you listen to me okay and do something that if really really good for you. Oh! and Laugh, Smile and think happy thoughts, then you will have good dreams when you sleep. Ivy & Cameron's site ivy <ivyjivy@yahoo.com> lynnwood, wa usa - Monday, February 2, 2004 6:37 PM CST Hey Mitch, Say, you could make some good spending money like that. Don't let Cheyenne find out about that, she might start charging us for some of things we do.. Ha. Hope you have put on some weight, that would be a good thing. Wish we could get some on Cheyenne also. Don't know what we can do, but at least she never loses, just never gains. We'll be saying an extra prayer for you chemo on tuesday. God Bless. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheynne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Sunday, February 1, 2004 8:12 PM CST Hi Mitch, Congratulations on your courage award!!! You must be very proud of yourself. Take care, Linda Majors <lmcdermott1120@hotmail.com> Cannon Beach, OR - Friday, January 30, 2004 12:56 AM CST Hi Mitchell, I guess by now you got your award. That is such an honor but so very well deserved. I only wish I had 1/2 the courage that you and Cheyenne has. I am so sorry about the getting sick thing. The main reason I give Cheyenne a ride to school each day is because her first time was ON THE BUS. Very embarrassing for her. Fortunately, the next couple of times at school was in the restroom or the nurses office. You just keep getting better and have a GREAT day tomorrow. We are praying for you. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Wednesday, January 28, 2004 7:52 PM CST Congratulations! You are sooo deserving of a Courage award. Way to go! Elizabeth (www.caringbridge.org/wa/aidangoodwin) Richland, WA - Wednesday, January 28, 2004 4:07 PM CST Dear Mitchell, What a wonderful award you are receiving on Wednesday. Also great news about the weight gain. I'll continue to pray for additional good news the next time I stop by. Stephanie and RachelJoy <sstrom@quik.com> - Monday, January 26, 2004 8:29 PM CST Hey Mitch, That is some award you are getting, and you richly deserve it. Also, it is great that you are gaining some weight. We are going to have to talk to your mom about the drinks she got for you, to see where we can get them. You are going to have soooo much fun at Disney land. It is truly a magical place. YOu are in our thoughts every single day. God Bless and have a really, really great day tomorrow. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Sunday, January 25, 2004 8:36 PM CST Mitch, I am so glad to hear that you have gained weight Yipeee! Your trip to Disneyland sounds like a blast. We have never been so you will have to tell us all about the best places to visit. Isaac was granted his wish...he wished to swim with Dolphins! We will be going to San Diego Sea World. He is thrilled, even though I am very scared of fish (hee hee). Take care big guy and keep those pounds coming. Paula, Hi there, sounds like things are going well. I know we talked about getting together this weekend but we have decided to go ahead and have the cyst drained. I had to change my work schedule so I am now working all weekend. The surgery will be Tuesday, stop by if you are up there for chemo. Talk to you soon. Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> vancouver, wa - Friday, January 23, 2004 9:46 PM CST Hey there Mitchell, Great news on the chemo and gaining weight.. DISNEYLAND!!! WOW, You are going to have soooo much fun. Wish we were going with you. God Bless Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Wednesday, January 21, 2004 11:04 PM CST Hey Mitch, Hope and pray this round of chemo goes REALLY easy. Good luck on putting on the weight. We get Cheyenne to eat when she feels bad by giving her all the things that she shouldn't have. But, what the heck. Anything she eats on those days is good. She is beginning to look like a string bean. She even has to wear a belt on several of her pants now. The good news with her is that she is holding her own on weight, but is getting taller. God Bless you guys. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Monday, January 19, 2004 8:59 PM CST Hi Mitch, Greetings from Florida. We hope you will feel better soon. Its gonna take time but you hang in there mitchellboy. Shawn has a lot of trouble gaining weight too. He weighs 52lbs right now. Starting about 60- then dropping to 42- now 1yr later at 52. You two boys are getting better,& we hope the best for you. Your Christmas photo is very nice. take care. Cathy & Shawn Reed <cjshuttlemom@aol.com& www.caringbridge.org/fl/shawnreed> ft. pierce, fl - Monday, January 19, 2004 7:53 PM CST Hi Mitch, Just dropped in to say hello. I hope the extra boost plus drinks do the trick in putting some weight on you. When Sam was having his chemo he didn't eat a thing {he was only 7 months old though so it was a bit different} but all the other kids on his ward drank lots of milk, & ate lots of ice cream. Thinking of you always sara Visit Sams Page Sara joy <m.joy@tesco.net > uk - Monday, January 19, 2004 8:06 AM CST Hi Mitch and Paula! Hey, I always go for those big thick milkshakes...they taste good and there's something very appealing about ice cream....you can add banana's too....what about pancakes? Sometimes I make breakfast for dinner if that's what the kids will eat....I'll tell you what, that's a great picture of you Mitch on your homepage! Are you getting snow? Believe it or not, my kids have never seen snow in person!! South Florida only gets hurricanes! No snowstorms...so they really want to see it! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We'll check in again! Love, Kathy (David's mom) www.caringbridge.org/fl/david Kathy Cummings <Joy2Jak@cs.com> Boynton Beach, FL USA - Sunday, January 18, 2004 3:25 PM CST Mitch, I check your site sometimes from Cheyenne's site. I have an idea...do you think the Boost would taste better if it were really cold and blended with some ice cream??? It would taste more like a milkshake. My dad has had it that way and he liked it better than just drinking it by itself. Maybe you could have your Mom fix it that way and let you try it. Take care and have fun every day!! You are in my prayers. Melanie Phillips <rphillips148@comcast.net> Savannah, GA - Saturday, January 17, 2004 9:29 PM CST Mitch, Hi there, Isaac wanted me to thank you for the Yu-Gi-Oh magazines and the shirt. He has had his nose in the magazines ever since he brought them home. He would really like to meet you so your mom and I will try to work out a time soon. Take care big guy and drink your boost! I here the strawberry isn't too bad:) Melanie (Isaac's mom) Caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> Vancouver, Wa - Friday, January 16, 2004 5:13 PM CST Hi Paula, I heard from a friend that you met with Melanie, Isaac's mom on Monday. I too went to high school with you, my name is Linda (McDermott) Majors. Anyway, I want to let you know that you & your precious family will be in my daily thoughts. Love, Linda <lmcdermott1120@hotmail.com> Cannon Beach, OR - Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:52 PM CST Hi Paula & Mitch- Thank you so much for stopping by Chris' site and for leaving a GB entry. I'm really, really bad about leaving those even though I spend about 3 or 4 hours a night checking in on everyone! That just means that there are tooooo many children battling this. :( Anyhow, lucky you Mitch that you were out of school last week! Chris would have loved that. He stayed home last Thursday because he wasn't feeling too well. I bet if we had snow here he would have been out in it - feeling icky or not! Your in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of love- Cherryl Chris' mom www.caringbridge.org/fl/chriskirby <ckirby21@adelphia.net> West Palm Beach, FL USA - Tuesday, January 13, 2004 10:36 PM CST Hi Mitchell, Just dropping by to say hello and wish you a FANTASTIC day tomorrow. God Bless you and stay healthy.. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Tuesday, January 13, 2004 10:06 PM CST well hi there guys !! it was nice to see you sign my mitchells guestbook. i read about all the ice and all the no school days .... yeah for mitch!! right now were in a cold snap its -35 here right now and it is cold!! i gotta work the weekend and i got no remote starter for the car so im going to freeze to the seat..lol take care and please becareful driving abbie «♥Angel Mitchell♥» <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> truro, nova scotia canada - Friday, January 9, 2004 4:24 PM CST I hope you guys get dug out of the ice soon...if it's beautiful fun-to-go-play-in snow i don't mind it but this ice is for the birds! we live in Albany, OR and had our share of it too. Dr. Tiford is my step-daughter's doc too, we really love him especially since he gave her her 3rd cancer-free report this last November!!! she had pnet brain cancer 5 yrs ago on New Years Day when she was 9 1/2. I'm glad you had a good Christmas and pray this next year will bless you with a cancer free report too. Take care and we'll keep praying for you. Lori <ljwilbur@yahoo.com> Albany, OR - Thursday, January 8, 2004 2:29 PM CST Just stopping by to say hello.Hope your enjoying the snow. We certianly are!! sam (www.caringbridge.org/ak/aarynandfamily) <samladybugs@comcast.net> - Thursday, January 8, 2004 12:17 AM CST Hi Mitch, Sorry I didn't realise its been such a long time since I signed you guestbook! I am soooo jealous you have all the lovely snow. I live just outside of London & all we've had are a few flakes so far. Thinking of you always Sara Visit Sams Page sara joy <m.joy@tesco.net > uk - Wednesday, January 7, 2004 6:38 AM CST Hey Mitch, That is such a good photo of you two. Hey NO SCHOOL and NO CHEMO on one day. Man, what a great day!! You just keep feeling GREAT and keep getting better and better. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Tuesday, January 6, 2004 8:08 PM CST Mitch, Hey buddy, I hope you are feeling better and staying warm. It is freezing here. Isaac keeps hoping for snow but it hasn't come yet. We missed the last snow storm because we were at the beach. We hope that chemo goes well tomorrow. We will be at the clinic on Wednesday to see Dr. Lamkin. Take care big guy! Paula, It sounds like you had a good Holiday. I would love to get together soon. I have Fri-Mon off and my husband works this weekend so if you want to get the boys together just give me a call. Hope you are all feeling better soon. Melanie (Isaac's mom) www.caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> - Monday, January 5, 2004 10:05 PM CST Hi, I found your site while at another Caringbridge site. I am from Washougal, WA, but now live in VA. My son Hunter is five now and almost finished with his chemo that he started nearly two years ago. We may be coming home to visit my family there and will have to go to clinic at Dornbechers. Glad to see Mitchell is doing so well!! Hope you guys get to enjoy some of that snow, we don't see much of that in VA. Amy Cleghon www.caringbridge.org/va/hunter <jacleghon@yahoo.com> Suffolk, VA - Monday, January 5, 2004 8:24 PM CST Hi there Mitchell, Glad you made it back home all ok. So you got a lot of loot for Christmas, huh. Well, you have lots and lots of fun with it. You are in prayers every day. God Bless and just keep getting better every day. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> san angelo, tx - Monday, December 29, 2003 10:11 PM CST Just stopping by to say hello and glad to hear that you had such a cool Christmas !! Celeste's mommy <blessingsbyceleste@hotmail.com> pittsburgh, - Friday, December 26, 2003 4:45 PM CST We're dropping by to let you know we're thinking of you this Christmas season. May you have all your heart desires. Love, Loni and Angel Codi www.codibug.com Loni <salemdualsport@aol.com> Salem, OR USA - Thursday, December 25, 2003 2:50 AM CST Hi Mitch, UGGGH. I think I missed your birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MITCHELL !! Boy is that ever cool to have truck loads of snow brought in. I bet that was fun playing over there.. Those Bikers are such great people. They did so much for Cheyenne. They probably don't like people saying this, but they are all a bunch of teddy bears on the inside. You have the Merriest Christmas in the world. God Bless. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> san angelo, tx - Tuesday, December 23, 2003 9:42 PM CST Hi Mitch, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you're having a great day Sara Visit Sams Page sara joy <m.joy@tesco.net > uk - Tuesday, December 23, 2003 5:06 PM CST Hi Mitch! I just wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday and hope the holidays are going well. Have an awesome winter break!!!!!!!!!!1 Elizabeth <eboresow@yahoo.com> Hugs and Hope, KS USA - Tuesday, December 23, 2003 12:14 AM CST MERRY CHRISTMAS !! Just stopping by to say hi and hoping you'll have a good week.(((hugs)))& smiles Helen Helen Parody <hparody@twcny.rr.com> Ogdensburg, NY USA - Tuesday, December 23, 2003 9:00 AM CST Happy Birthday Mitch!!! DaDuck <WerbeRacing@aol.com> KDH, NC www.caringbridge.org/ks/dianekeel - Tuesday, December 23, 2003 7:16 AM CST Happy Birthday!!!! Cori <info@postpals.co.uk> - Tuesday, December 23, 2003 3:20 AM CST Hey Mitchell, Paula and Family! That is really cool what all those good people did for your neighbor! If I had known, I would have scooped up some of the snow covering up my sandbox and mailed it over to help the cause! Mitchell, I hope you get as many presents as I wished for! Have a very merry Christmas and all the happiness you can handle in 2004! Luv, Julianna Banana and Family <tjosephson@shaw.ca> Winnipeg, Canada - Monday, December 22, 2003 1:45 PM CST Hey Mitch, I am so sorry that a couple of bad kids are giving you problems at school. Don't let that get you down. Go to school, learn and have fun. But we are VERY happy to hear that you are feeling better. God Bless. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> san angelo, tx - Thursday, December 18, 2003 7:10 PM CST Mitch, I am so sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. Isaac just got over pink eye (yuck!!!!). He would really like you to come over and help him put all of his Yu-Gi-Oh cards in order (is there actually and order to them??) Take care big guy and feel better soon. Melanie (Isaac's mom) www.caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> Vancouer, wa - Wednesday, December 17, 2003 10:49 PM CST paula, poor mitch. i am keeping my fingers crossed. savannah is on my lap and wants to tell mitch something...hello mitch...i hope you get a lot of presents for christmas just like me because we are really sick. cooking i like to cook. i am a mega steroid girl right now. hope your tummy hurting stops so you can go to school. all i want to do is to stay at home with my mommy. hope that is okay for her to write. but is do agree with savannah. i hope the vomiting ceases so he can be a normal boy again. this chemo business is not fun. love to you and mitch lisa www.caringbridge.org/ar/savannah <m-lhurley@centurytel.net> russellville, ar usa - Wednesday, December 17, 2003 8:58 PM CST Paula: I am sorry to hear that Mitch is not feeling well. Maybe he has a virus on top of the Chemo? Your post really speaks to me...We just started Jake on Chemo and his "feeling yucky" was immediate. We have had such a wonderful experience with the Protocel and he has never been sick before....it just breaks my heart. Such a barbaric treatment to make our children better. Oh well, just remember throughout your entire journey....EVERYTHING WE DO TO and FOR OUR CHILDREN....EVERY CHOICE WE MAKE....IS MADE OUT OF LOVE. We love them and want them to be well. Blessings, Susan and Jake . - Wednesday, December 17, 2003 8:33 PM CST HAPPY BIRTHDAY Wow, a Play Station 2. They have the coolest games. Cheyenne just loves Spiro. Unfortunately, we do not have a P2P, but an Xbox, and it doesn't have Spiro. Just love the photo also. Tell mom she is not the only sucker in the world. Cheyenne's dad is the biggest, softest sucker in the world. But, he is ok with that. God Bless and stay healthy, Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:57 PM CST HAPPY BIRTHDAY MITCH! Wow a PS2 that is very cool. Isaac & Lucas have one as well and I can barely pry them away. We will have to get you guys together so you can play video games and mom and I can sit and have coffee. Thank you Mitch for all of the Yu-Gi-Oh cards! You should have seen Isaac's face when he opened the package, he went wild. You are a very generous young man. I am sorry that you weren't feeling good yesterday, we hope you feel better today. You take care buddy. Melanie (Isaac's mom) www.caringbridge.org/wa/isaac <mtropple@comcast.net> Vancouver, WA - Tuesday, December 16, 2003 8:24 AM CST Mitch, Hope the birthday party was fun. My boys LOVE to go to Chuck E. Cheese. We are headed to Portland for Christmas. Maybe we can wave as we drive past each other through the Gorge! Merry Christmas! Elizabeth - Monday, December 15, 2003 9:30 PM CST Mitch I see where you had a Birthday I am sorry I am late but I still want to wish you a BIG Birhtday wish, Hope you had a good one. Hope you are eating better and I am a pickie eater too so I know how it is. But you really need to eat to grow up and be a BIG boy !!!! Serena <Ladybug50@cablespeed.com> Charlotte, Mi USA - Monday, December 15, 2003 5:23 AM CST Hey Mitchell, I know how hard it is to eat like you used to, but we've got to keep the weight on, you know. Maybe you just haven't found what you like yet. We have discovered with Cheyenne, that when she says she is hungry, we have about 5 minutes to get food on the table or she loses her appetite. So far so good. She actually has gained a couple of pounds the last visits to the dr. God Bless and you all have a Merry and Blessed Christmas. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> san angelo, tx - Friday, December 12, 2003 11:56 PM CST That is wonderful news about the scan. I am sure you must be breathing easier although afraid to put your other foot on the rug for fear it will be pulled out from under you. I hope you have a very merry Christmas this year and I'm sure that with the gift you have received already you will. Take Care & Stay Strong, Laura Hinkle Weddington, NC USA - Friday, December 12, 2003 10:50 AM CST What great news about Mitch's scan being clear! Hallelujah! I am all too familiar with the fear of what might come back, so when I pray for Mitch's continued health, I pray for you, too, Paula. I hope everything at school is better, and that Mitch is happy. Elizabeth (www.caringbridge.org/wa/aidangoodwin) Richland, WA - Monday, December 8, 2003 10:33 PM CST Hey Mitch, You are getting a one day head start on Cheyenne. Her Chemo day is the day after tomorrow. We are praying that you have a really good chemo treatment and stay healthy. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> san angelo, tx - Monday, December 8, 2003 8:42 PM CST hi paula hi mitch what great news !!!! thank god abbie <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> tru, ns can - Thursday, December 4, 2003 5:10 PM CST Paula, I am sooooooo very glad to hear that Mitch's MRI is clear! We do see Izetta, we have only been a few times but she has been very helpful. That is great that you are going to Disneyland! I don't know what Isaac will wish for, I guess we will see. I will call you Monday. Take care. Melanie <mtropple@comcast.net> Vancouver, wa - Thursday, December 4, 2003 4:22 PM CST Hi Mitch, Great news!!! I'm so pleased th MRI came back clear, you are one amazing boy! Now you can look forward to a great christmas. Sara Visit Sams Page sara joy <m.joy@tesco.net > uk - Thursday, December 4, 2003 1:10 AM CST Mitchell, YIPEEEE!!! Praise the LORD. God Bless. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net > San Angelo, tx - Wednesday, December 3, 2003 9:49 PM CST HI Mitch!!!! great news!!! Ilove you and miss you......hope to see you soon, Aunt Di Di <jndi-i@comcast.net> Spokane, Wa USA - Wednesday, December 3, 2003 8:36 PM CST Hello Mitch, I am so happy for you. Praise the Lord your MRI came out clean. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep having Fun. Nicholas Dad / http://www.caringbridge.org/nc/nicholascastillo <chooch@nc.rr.com> Cary, NC USA - Wednesday, December 3, 2003 6:35 PM CST Hi mitch, Just dropping in to say hello, hope the MRI came back clear yesterday. Thinking of you always Sara Visit Sams Page Sara joy <m.joy@tesco.net > uk - Tuesday, December 2, 2003 4:51 AM CST Hey there Mitchell, Just dropping by to say hello and let you know that we were thinking about you. Cheyenne says hi also. God Bless you guys and you are aways in our prayers and thoughts. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Saturday, November 29, 2003 9:11 PM CST Hi Mitch and Family! My name is Linda and I am Isaac's Aunt. It is so cool that you and Isaac both live in the beautiful town of Vancouver! Sounds like you have had a rough 6 months buddy...I hope and pray that you and your family will have a fun and healthy Christmas and New Year!! I will check back with you often. Sincerely, Linda <lindatrop@yahoo.com> Pleasanton, CA - Saturday, November 29, 2003 6:32 PM CST Wishing all of you a Blessed Thanksgiving from the Fiveash family. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 9:49 PM CST hi guys wishing you a happy thanksgiving. praying for great results in you next mri. talk soon abbie «♥Mitchell♥» ab <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> tru, ns canada - Tuesday, November 25, 2003 2:04 PM CST Hope all goes well with the chemo tomorrow. We will be at Doernbechers on Wed. for Aidan's first follow-up appt. Too bad we won't be there the same day. It would be nice to meet you in person. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Elizabeth (www.caringbridge.org/wa/aidangoodwin) Richland, WA - Monday, November 24, 2003 7:37 PM CST Hi Mitchell, I know how that sick in the morning thing is. Cheyenne goes through that about a week out of the month. She has been ok lately, so we are praying that it will continue. Snow, did you get to go out in it. It only snows here once or twice a year and then it melts within a day or so. Stay healthy and have a great day tomorrow. God Bless Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Thursday, November 20, 2003 7:59 PM CST Hi Mitch, I'm sorry I haven't been in to say hello in such a long time, I've been checking how you've been doing but I haven't had time to sign to say I've been here. I'm glad you're feeling good, don't worry about the maths. I never did get the hang of it sometimes I still have to use my fingers to add up!! Not everyone can be good at everything, you love drawing so that is probably where your talent lies, by the way I can't draw either! I promise I will be in & leave a message sooner next time, Take care Sara Visit Sams Page sara joy <m.joy@tesco.net > uk - Sunday, November 16, 2003 6:46 AM CST Hey Mitchell, That math and long division is hard, so don't worry about not picking it up real fast. When you finally get it, it will stay with you. You have a really great day tomorrow. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Saturday, November 15, 2003 10:03 PM CST Hi Mitchell, I hope you are having a good weekend. My son, Chase, doesn't particularly like math so it's a little harder for him especially the word problems. I will pray that the math concepts get easier for you both. Take care, DeAnna, Chase's moma www.caringbridge.org/ga/chasesmiracle/ <chasesmiracle@yahoo.com> - Saturday, November 15, 2003 8:58 PM CST hi guys thought i would come in to see how you guys are doing, sounds like evrything is good and glad to hear that. mitch math was my worst subject honest i hated it. take care talk real soon www.caringbridge.org/mi/mitchell abbie <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> tru, ns can - Saturday, November 15, 2003 11:21 AM CST Dear Mitch, Good to hear you are doing so good, the math thing will come all at once, and at times can actually be fun. We continue to check on you and pray to Jesus for complete healing. God's love and Blessings Donna (Chey's mom) caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 <rfiveash@wcc.net > - Saturday, November 15, 2003 10:39 AM CST Hello Mitch, Thank you and your Mom for stopping by my little guys caring bridge site. Nicholas has been battling a similar brain tumor. You are a very brave and handsome young man. I’m glad to hear you had fun on the train ride. I also notice you have many caring bridge and Protocel families visiting and praying for you and your family. God bless you and your family. I will be stopping by often to check up on you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you well. Good luck with your weight gain and math. Nicholas Dad / www.caringbridge.org/nc/nicholascastillo <chooch@nc.rr.com> Cary, NC - Saturday, November 15, 2003 9:14 AM CST Hey Mitch whats up my name is Dave I am 11 i had a gbm stage 4 brain tumor. So I hear you are having trouble with long division. Man that stuff is so annoying. Hey hang in there talk to you soon see ya. caringbridge.org/fl/david david fitting <joy2jak@cs.com> feel good usa , fl usa - Friday, November 14, 2003 1:06 PM CST Hi Paula, Thanks for signing Dave's site. It sounds like they had the exact same symptoms-headachs, vomiting...Mitch is a strong handsome little boy and we will keep up with his page and send lots of prayers! David is on his 4th round of 10 rounds of chemo. He should be done the end of May 2004. Have a wonderful weekend! Kathy (David's mom) www.caringbridge.org/fl/david Kathy Cummings (mom of David Fitting) <Joy2Jak@cs.com> Boynton Beach, FL USA - Friday, November 14, 2003 12:56 AM CST Paula: Thinking of you about the pre-MRI syndrome (PMS). The waiting is SO HORRIBLE I always said I just wish someone could schedule the MRI behind my back and take Jake away and only tell me if it was good. That way no stress!! Doesnt work that way though....keep up the good work mommy you are doing a great job. Sounds like mitch is doing well. Good luck with the weight gain and the long division!! Blessings, Susan and Big Jake . - Thursday, November 13, 2003 1:18 PM CST Glad to hear that all is well. Hope the sleepover was FUN! We are headed your way for Thanksgiving and our first off-therapy visit with Aidan's new oncologist, Dr. Stork at Doernbecher. We are really looking forward to meeting her and relishing the fact that we no longer have to drive over the mountains to see our doctor! Have a great week. Elizabeth <thegoodwinfour@aol.com> Richland, WA - Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:42 PM CST Hi there Mitchell, Hope the sleep over was fun. Bet you didn't get a lot of sleep, huh. We'll be praying for your next MRI. In the mean time, have a GREAT time. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:47 PM CST Hi Paula, Seems like Mitch and Savannah had the same idea. Sleepovers! My girls love them. Last weekend we had the sleepover at our house. I do prefer it that way. Us bt moms become soooo protective. But we still have to allow them some growing room. After all, it's not about us, is it? Hugs to you both. www.caringbridge.org/ar/savannah lisa hurley russellville, ar usa - Monday, November 10, 2003 8:09 AM CST Hey Mitch! Just want you to know Im thinking about you every minute! I love you soo much! Cousin Chelsy <cjae788@comcast.net> Spokane, Wa USA - Wednesday, November 5, 2003 9:21 AM CST hi mitchell \ sounds like you had a great time trick or treating. even better that you felt better going. take care abbie «♥Mitchell♥» abbie <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> tru, ns can - Sunday, November 2, 2003 12:54 AM CST Happy Halloween Mitch. I hope and pray that you start feeling better real soon. Karyelle <karyelle@comcast.net> Leesburg, FL USA - Friday, October 31, 2003 7:07 PM CST Hi There, I sure hope you start feeling better so you can go trick or treating. Have a Happy Halloween!! sam (www.caringbridge.org/ak/aarynandfamily) <samladybugs@comcast.net> - Friday, October 31, 2003 11:16 AM CST I pray for a cure for this terrible disease...G-d bless you and your family. Julia's Uncle Jeff <Phishplugger@comcast.net> Freedom, PA - Friday, October 31, 2003 0:25 AM CST well hi there.. hope you guys have a great halloween. i didnt know matthew was allergic to peanuts.have a great time don`t eat to much candy ... you too mom lol abbie «♥Mitchell♥» ab <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> tru, ns can - Wednesday, October 29, 2003 4:33 PM CST Hey Mithcell, You stay feeling well on that chemo. But that isn't so long. I remember when Cheyenne first started she had to do the 42 day in a row schedule. That was bad after about a week. We are thinking and praying for you everyday. Keep your head up and God Bless you. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Tuesday, October 28, 2003 9:49 PM CST Okay a haunted train ride truly sounds like a great time. I am officially jealous. Maybe you can sing Wiggles songs while you ride the train...if that is not frightening I do not know what is. :) With Love, Susan and Big Jake God Bless Mitch - Monday, October 27, 2003 6:41 AM CST Can I just tell you that Harry Potter is my favorite! Mitch you are too cute! Hoping you have a great day. Chanda & Jake <courtneychanda@yahoo.com> - Sunday, October 26, 2003 9:53 AM CST Hi Mitchell, I am so happy to hear how well you are doing in school. It is fun going to school, isn't it. Cheyenne just loves it. Hope your physical therapy goes well and it is fun as well. You just keep getting better. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Thursday, October 23, 2003 9:19 PM CDT Paula: Glad to hear how well Mitch is doing in school. I have to say...I have probably been to your site 100times and I still think to myself every time I go..."he is the best harry potter ever." He really is...that picture is great. Susan and Big Jake . - Wednesday, October 22, 2003 1:14 PM CDT Mitch - you're looking good, especially in that Harry Potter get up! My daughter Lindsay is also a brain tumor patient and she's read all the books twice and can't wait for the next movie to come out. Keep having fun and making the best of this, it will help you come out of it that much stronger! All the best to you from our family. Keith Braunwalder -- Eagle, Idaho. Keith Braunwalder Eagle , ID USA - Tuesday, October 21, 2003 2:37 PM CDT Paula: I am so glad to hear how well Mitch is feeling. Awesome news. It is so funny how you mention that you had missed his voice so much until it got back up to speed/volume. My Jake was so sick for such a long time before his tumor was discovered that I did not notice how lethargic he had slowly become. When he got better and could move and talk etc. I was completely unprepared for the normal energy that a 3 year old has...he was running me ragged. The cat and I were both like "oh my goodness who is this little terror?" You dont realize how different they were until they are back... I guess you kind of get used to them when they are sicker. Hugs and Kisses to you all. Susan and Big Jake . - Saturday, October 18, 2003 2:33 PM CDT Hi Mitch! I am so glad to hear that you are doing better! That is so wonderful! :) -Emily Hankins Emily Hankins <sugarnspice2402@yahoo.com> Spokane, WA USA - Friday, October 17, 2003 7:38 PM CDT Just stopping by to say HELLO!!Hope you all have a great weekend! sam and Aaryn(www.caringbridge.org/ak/aarynandfamily) - Friday, October 17, 2003 2:31 PM CDT Hi Mitch, Just dropping in to say hello. It's good to hear your vision is improving enough to leave your eye patch off & you've started drawing again. Thinking of you always Sara Visit Sams Page Paula and Mitch: Yeah! That is Hugely good news. Moving in the right direction. Wonderful news. Susan and Jake's Journey . - Wednesday, October 15, 2003 3:28 PM CDT Hey Mitchell, I came home from work for lunch and thought I would check to see how you and your brother were doing. Cheyenne really, really likes to draw also. I tell her that she is a fantastic artist, but she doesn't think so. I can't draw at all. If I can get her to, I will ask her to draw something for you and send it. Well, have to get back to work. Tell Matthew hello and you two have a GREAT day. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Wednesday, October 15, 2003 2:08 PM CDT I hope Matthew is feeling better soon, and that the lump goes away. The picture of the boys in their costumes is great! Have a fun Halloween! Elizabeth (www.caringbridge.org/wa/aidangoodwin) Richland, WA - Tuesday, October 14, 2003 1:22 PM CDT Hi there Matthew and Mitchell, Matthew, I have added you to our prayer list and will be praying for you for that old lump to go away. Mitchell, I can't get over how awesome your costume looks. That has to be the best one ever. You guys have a really GREAT day tomorrow. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Monday, October 13, 2003 10:52 PM CDT Hi Paula, I sometimes think that I am a bad dad because I don't want Cheyenne spending the night at friends all the time. The real truth is, since her diagnosis, I guess I am jealous and just want to spend every single minute with her. I generally realize this and let her go, but boy do I miss her. So Mitchell starts his next chemo on tuesday. Cheyenne was supposed to, but it hasn't arrived yet. Is he on oral, I forget. Cheyenne is doing Temodar, now on the 5 day schedule. You all are in our constant thoughts and prayers. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Sunday, October 12, 2003 11:34 PM CDT hi paula well im so glad to hear mitch is enjoying time with his friends not sick in bed. it gives you time to keep us updated on how mitch is doing. take care abbie «mitchell» abbie <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> tru, ns can - Sunday, October 12, 2003 12:54 AM CDT HI, I see you have been on a rough road also. Makes me sad to see what some kids have to go through. Thanks so much for signing in on my daughter's page she loves visitors! We will add you to our prayer list. Many Hugs, www.caringbridge.com/pa/jessiespage <candlys@aol.com> Lynn, PA - Sunday, October 12, 2003 9:28 AM CDT Hi Paula, Just wanted to let you know I dropped by to check on you and Mitch. I recognize your feelings and they are very normal. I know that doesn't make it all better. I think we all must go through these feelings. My advice is to try to get your rest and to take a break from the emotion every once in awhile. A trip to the beach, a shopping trip or whatever will distract your mind will do. I know that is easier said than done but do what you can. Take good care of yourself. Hugs, Loni www.codibug.com Loni <salemdualsport@aol.com> Salem, OR USA - Sunday, October 12, 2003 4:49 AM CDT Hi Paula, You know what I am going to say. I know exactly what you are going thorugh and feel. There are those days that I have to fight myself to have a semi normal non-emotional day. We are human, nothing more. We love our children with all of our hearts. We would do anything, anything to save them. We have all probably prayed that the tumor would leave our children and come to us. But in the end, we can only do what we can do. There are so, so many people in the world that are less fortunate than us. So many people have lost their babies to horrible accidents without ever having the opportunity to say good bye. Our faults are that we love our children. God Bless you for that. With your love and God's help, Mitchell will live a wonderful long life. God Bless you, Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Thursday, October 9, 2003 10:21 PM CDT Hi Paula, Just wanted you to know I know how you feel. Even after Sam being in remission 2 years I still have days where I can't get what he went through out of my head, or I think the cancer will come back & worry about what we would do if he died. Hearing news of other children dying or being ill obviously makes it worse but sometimes it will come for no reason at all. I used to think I was going mad but now after speaking to others I realise everyone does it. I'm sorry there is nothing I can really do to help you, I hope knowing you are not alone helps. Take care Sara Visit Sams Page Mitch, Great costume, you look JUST LIKE Harry. You are going to have lots of fun on Halloween; Matthew is sooo cute too. "It's not easy being green", per Kermit you know. Cheyenne has put together a Hawaiian outfit. I'll have to make the top though before we can post pictures. Cheyenne never gets a full breakfast either; her stomach is upset every morning. Luckily her school serves brunch, and that's when she feels up to eating. Wanted to let you know Mitch that you are on are ever so growing list of children to pray for everyday. I know exactly how your mom feels; sometimes the nightmare just seems to flood in. Not that we can ever forget that there is a monster in our babies head, but some days are worse then others. Praise God though, my Faith is in the Lord, I try not to worry about tomorrow, just live each day to the fullest. God's Blessings and Love. Donna (Chey's mom) caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Wednesday, October 8, 2003 8:06 PM CDT You do look JUST LIKE Harry Potter. WOW!!You could be a stand in for the movie..I have got to get Cheyenne to try on her costume so I will #1, for sure know what she is going to be and #2, get a photo on the web. Hope your day was a reallly GREAT one. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Wednesday, October 8, 2003 1:42 PM CDT hi mom hi mitch omg you do look like harry potter.glad school is going good. thanks for checking on me mom abbie www.caringbridge.org/mi/mitchell abbie <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> truro, ns canada - Wednesday, October 8, 2003 8:56 AM CDT Hey Mitch, I just wanted to drop by and say hello. We are still thinking of you and praying for you every day. You have a great day tomorrow. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Tuesday, October 7, 2003 9:23 PM CDT Hello Mitch and Paula, Paula thank you for looking in on Aaryn. He does have a MRI on the 10th and Im nervous as always.It still hits me that Aaryn had a BT and that he is going through so much even after radiation and chemo. I hope all stays well as it can.Keeping Mitch and your family in our prayers, sam (www.caringbridge.org/ak/aarynandfamily) - Tuesday, October 7, 2003 6:54 PM CDT Hi Mitch and Paula, Checking in to say hello and hope you're feeling great! We just got back from a clinic visit- just a "well-check"- and everything was terrific. Maddie is feeling perfectly, and her doctor is pleased. Paula, I read your journal posting today, and you are not alone- the last 5 months seem so surreal to me as well. Anyhow- We LOVE Halloween at our house, too! Fall is such a beautiful time of the year in Minnesota- my only complaint is that I wish it lasted longer!! Thanks for checking in on Maddie. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Julie- Maddie's mom www.caringbridge.org/mn/maddie Julie Dornisch Mpls, MN - Tuesday, October 7, 2003 5:10 PM CDT Hey Mitch! I'm so excited for Halloween too. My older sister brought back a mini mariachi costume from Mexico for my little baby brother for Halloween, so my mom wants us all to go as a Mexican mariachi band...She can be so silly sometimes. Well I hope that balance improves and Halloween is a BIG sucess! Maddie www.caringbridge.org/mn/maddie - Tuesday, October 7, 2003 8:44 AM CDT Hey Mitch, I love Harry Potter. It is one of Cheyenne's favorite movies. Be sure and put a photo on the site when you can. We're thinking and praying for you every day. Be strong and have a really great day tomorrow. Cheyenne's dad Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Monday, October 6, 2003 10:48 PM CDT Okay, Mitch, you have to tell me what you picked out for Halloween..Then you have got to get mom to take a photo and post it. Cheyenne originally wanted to be a hula dancer or something, but I don't know if that is still her plan. She will have to know pretty quick, because there is a American Cancer Society Cancer Kids costume party coming up on the 26th. Have to have a costume for that..I hope you have a "Great Day" tomorrow. We are thinking of you and you are in our prayers every single day. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Sunday, October 5, 2003 10:42 PM CDT Hey Mitch, Sorry I haven't stopped by for a few days. Was out of town with Cheyenne at the Doctor's. Hope your field trip was fantastic. Lakes are a lot of fun. Keep putting on that weight. Every time we go to the Doctor, Cheyenne has lost a little. But now it is only about a pound every 2 weeks, so we hope she will even out pretty quick. She still is a little more than she was 2 months ago. God Bless you. You have a really great day tomorrow. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Thursday, October 2, 2003 10:54 PM CDT Hey Mitch, I can relate to your feelings about being called "Witch". I used to get called "Lizard" or "Lizardbreath". I hated it! Hang in there. Elizabeth (www.caringbridge.org/wa/aidangoodwin) Richland, WA - Thursday, October 2, 2003 11:15 AM CDT My daughter Pam also has a brain tumor and has been fighting the fight since November 4th, 2002, after the birth of her daughter (Casey Morgan). My yougnest daughter, Karen, set up a caringbridge website for Pam. Karen's friends mother shared a prayer with us, that I would like to share with you and Mitch. It's called DON'T QUIT: Don't Quit - When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, and you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit - Rest if you must, but do not quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns, As every one of us sometimes learns, And many a fellow turns about, When he might have won had he stuck it out. Don't give up though the pace seems slow - You may succeed with another blow. Often the goal is nearer than it seems to a faint and faltering man; Often the struggler has given up when he might have captured the victor's cup. And he learned too late when the night came down, How close he was to the golden crown. Success is failure turned inside out - The silver tint of the clouds of doubt, And you never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems afar, So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit, It's when things seem worst that you musn't quit.(Just call on Jesus). REMEMBER NEVER GIVE UP THE FIGHT. You are in our prayers. GOD bless you all. Frank father of Pam (www.caringbridge.org/ny/pamostrowski) <frmurato@nyct.com> SYOSSET, NY USA - Wednesday, October 1, 2003 11:58 AM CDT Dear Mitch, So glad you’re eating, that’s always a good sign. Cheyenne eats very little these days, her stomach is always upset. We cut protcell a little more, but afraid to cut it to much, since we know it's working. We continue to pray for your healing. God's Blessings and Love Donna (Chey's mom) caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Monday, September 29, 2003 5:17 PM CDT Hello my name is Jenna and I came accross Mitch's page. He is truly an inspiration, and it is great to hear that he is doing a lot better. My page: http://www.matmice.com/home/fighterandchampion Jenna <hockeys_life@hotmail.com> Kamloops, BC Canada - Monday, September 29, 2003 0:55 AM CDT Mitch: I am so glad to hear you are feeling better. Have a great week filled with lots of laughter and fun! Warmly, Susan and Jake Griffin Jake's Journey - Sunday, September 28, 2003 8:37 PM CDT Hi Mitchell, Glad you're feeling better. Those prayers are paying off. Hope you have a really great day tomorrow. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Sunday, September 28, 2003 8:21 PM CDT Hey Mitchell...SO glad to hear that you are feeling well and that your appetite has picked up. Thinking of you and keeping you close in prayer. Much love... Terry Snyder (Angel Jalen's "Am-Maw") http://www.caringbridge.org/fl/jalen <vix207@aol.com> Royal Palm Beach, FL - Sunday, September 28, 2003 11:19 AM CDT Hi Mitch, I'm glad to read that your appetite is coming back, you keep on eating & getting stronger!! I hope you're having a good weekend, you are always in my thoughts Sara Visit Sams Page Hi Mitch, IT'S THE WEEKEND!!!YEA!!. Don't you just love the weekends. I mean school is fun and all, but it also makes the weekends really good. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers. You stay well and keep feeling good. God Bless you. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Friday, September 26, 2003 10:26 PM CDT Hello Mitch, I met and worked with your mother on 9/25/03. I had heard your story way before that. Your Mom is a very nice person and I think you are an awesome young man. Maybe someday I will get to meet you. You are in my thoughts and prayers, always. Stay strong and "Keep your head to the Sky!" Janice Carter <Jmcmamapooh@aol.com> Portland, OR USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 9:35 PM CDT Hi Mitch, My name is Julie, and my 13 year old daughter, Maddie was diagnosed with a brain tumor in April. She is doing really well and is taking Protocel, just like you. Awhile ago she felt kind of flu-like, too- we call it the "Protocel Funk"- and we stayed real positive about it, remembering that her body was working really hard to kill that yucky tumor. I'm glad to read you're feeling better. Tell your parents to feel free to contact us if they'd like to talk. Go Mitch! Go Protocel!! Julie- Maddie's mom www.caringbridge.org/mn/maddie 612-823-7933 Julie Dornisch Mpls, Mn - Friday, September 26, 2003 7:59 PM CDT Mitch, glad to hear you're feeling better. I will be keeping you in my prayers. Be blessed, Aleta www.caringbridge.org/ny/caitlintaylorgunn Aleta <agunn@optonline.net> West Nyack, NY - Friday, September 26, 2003 6:23 PM CDT Hi Mitch! Just stopping by to say hello! You are so brave and I know sometimes it's hard to eat...my son David has a hard time eating too...I try lots of things to get him to eat because I know it will help him get stronger. You hang in there buddy. David and I will be thinking of you!! Kathy and David www.caringbridge.org/fl/david Kathy <Joy2Jak@cs.com> Boynton Beach, FL USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 4:22 PM CDT Hi Mitch, Hopoe your day today was a good one. Our Miss Cheyenne had one of those embarrassing days today. She chose no to take a Zofran this morning, and guess what happened on the bus. Yeap, and she couldn't get the bus drivers attention until it was too late. The bus driver dropped her off at the house on his 2nd pass by the house. She chose to not go to school the rest of the day even though she felt fine. I think it was the embarrassment part of it. Of all the places, huh, it had to be on the bus for both of you. You are in our prayers and I'm hoping for a great day tomorrow for you. Cheyenne's dad Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Wednesday, September 24, 2003 4:50 PM CDT Hi Mitch, Thanks for stopping by Shawn's web page. You guys are the bravest of all kids I know. It takes a lot to do what you all are having to do. Keep your chin up and spirits high. Love will see you through. cathy (Shawn's mom) <caringbridge.org/fl/shawnreed> ft. pierce, fl usa - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 11:19 AM CDT Mitch: Wishing you a safe and sickness free day. Keep your chin up. Susan and Jakey Bear Griffin Jake's Journey - Monday, September 22, 2003 6:55 AM CDT Mitch. My name is Rich. Your mom stopped by my son Sean's website for a quick visit. I finally got around to checking the message board there, and thought I might send you a little note. I see you have been a liitle ill lately. I hope you are feeling better. It can be kinda scary for your parents I think. I know I always get a little upset when Sean gets sick now, but it has always been a little cold or headache and it goes away just fine. I wanted to tell you that I can tell you are a very brave kid. Seems like you kinda have to be to get through all this doesn't it? Well, you keep on fighting and getting better. I will be checking back to see how everything is going. We will pray for you if that's alright. We've had a lot of people pray for us and it has helped us a whole bunch. Take care of yourself DUDE!!(hey, we're from California ya know;-) Talk to you soon. Rich www.seanspage.net Rich Anderson <andersonkr@comcast.net> Valencia, Ca USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 0:29 AM CDT Hey Mitch, Hope you had a GREAT day today. With Cheyenne, it appears as if lowering her dosage of Protocel just a tiny bit did the trick. We had a no sickness day today. Hopefully it will continue so she can start school tomorrow. You have a really good day tomorrow and and fun. We are praying for you and thinking of you everyday. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Sunday, September 21, 2003 10:03 PM CDT Hey Mitch, Sorry you were sick today. I will say an extra prayer for you tonight to feel great tomorrow and have a great time. Cheyenne is doing alot better, but as we were coming home today, she got sick once. But lately for her, once a day is an improvement. It seems to be slacking off for her right now. Last night we lowered her dose of Protocel just a little so maybe that will help. One thing about it though, when she got sick today, it was very obvious lysing. Exactly as described in the ebooklet. Cheyenne knows this and accepts it now. As long as it is getting rid of that tumor she is ok with it. Also, we believe that she is lsying so heavy because of taking the Protocel in conjunction with radiation. Now that radiation is over, maybe it won't be so bad. Well, it is late and I need to go to bed. Good night and again, I hope and pray that you have a great day tomorrow. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Saturday, September 20, 2003 1:28 AM CDT Paul: Last time Jake threw up was a couple of months ago and it was horrible. First thing in the morning just like before diagnosis..on a friday too. I called his oncologist and he was on-call and said bring him in anytime that weekend and he would be right there....well THANK GOD Mark started vomiting 2 days later...I got it after that. I must say it does make vomiting a much more enjoyable experience when it is a confirmation that your child has a virus! Hope he feels better soon. Just FYI..to clear up the protocel/flu thing. Protocel does not cause you to feel sick. When Protocel kills the cancer it makes you feel sick. The brain tumor people feel worse than others just because the cancer is in the brain. I took it for 6 months with Jake and did not feel a thing ever. But it did get rid of a wart I had. (I can not believe I actually write that but it did) You should really call Julie Dornish (maddies mom) if you get a chance...she is so nice to talk to and she can explain all the beginning stuff well. With Love, Susan and Big Jake Jake's Journey - Friday, September 19, 2003 7:08 PM CDT hi mitch , sorry to here your not feeling to good... guess it must be going around because im sick too. i got one willy of a headache... lol one willy my mitch use to say that.anyway there mitch you talk care and ill peek in on you soon mitch`s site abbie <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> truro, ns canada - Friday, September 19, 2003 5:39 PM CDT Hi Mitch, My name is Dean Peristy and I have an oligodenroglioma like yourself. I had two seizures the day before I found out what they were from. I had surgery to remove it but they couldnt get all of it out. I will undergo radiation therapy since the specialists recomend it to me before chemo. Just wanted to say keep your spirits up and be tough!! ;) Dean Peristy <dperisty@hotmail.com> Burnaby, BC Canada - Friday, September 19, 2003 4:50 PM CDT Hey Mitchell, Sorry you had to stay home today. I was telling Cheyenne today when she was giving me such a hard time about wanting to go to school, that it won't be long before she wants to miss a day every now and then. She will start Monday if all goes well between then and now. I've been wanting to comment on your photo. Being from West Texas, we just dream of water like in the photo. That is beautiful country that you live in. I hope that you feel better tomorrow and don't let that old headache get to you. You are in our prayers every day. God Bless Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash.wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Wednesday, September 17, 2003 10:30 PM CDT Hey Mitch, Didn't catch anything fishing? Cheyenne and I go through that alot. Cheyenne loves to fish, and when we get back home, I am going to surprise her and take her fishing. She was still feeling sick today. Several of the kids that have been feeling sick this long, blame most of it on the radiation. Hopefully it will be over soon. I hope you have a really GREAT day tomorrow. God Bless you. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash.wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Tuesday, September 16, 2003 8:59 PM CDT Hey Mitch: How was the party? I am sure you had a great time. I am glad to hear how well you are doing. Your mom tells us you are some kind of math wiz? Good for you....I might be calling you for some help around April 14th next year. With Love, Susan and Jakey Bear Griffin Jakes Journey - Sunday, September 14, 2003 12:26 AM CDT Hey Mitch! It's been awhile since I've checked in on you, sorry about that. Glad you are doing good! Sending you prayers from Minnesota, Maddie wwww.caringbridge.org/mn/maddie - Sunday, September 14, 2003 11:47 AM CDT Hey Mitch! I know it's been a while since I sent you a message but I wanted you to know that we are still hoping and praying for you and that you are in our thoughts. We are looking forward to having you over here on the 19th! Keep smiling, keep up with your homework, and make sure you have lots of fun! Brad & Shelley Burnett Vancouver, WA - Sunday, September 14, 2003 10:30 AM CDT Hey Mitch, How was the birthday party today. Fun I'll bet. Cheyenne went to her friend James' party today. They went swimming and had a great time. Have a great day tomorrow. God Bless. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Saturday, September 13, 2003 9:02 PM CDT Hey Mitch, How was the birthday party today. Fun I'll bet. Cheyenne went to her friend James' party today. They went swimming and had a great time. Have a great day tomorrow. God Bless. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Saturday, September 13, 2003 9:02 PM CDT Hey Mitch* Just wanted you to know Im thinkin about ya! I hope school is going great! Love* Cousin Chelsy! Chelsy <cjae788@comcast.net> Spokane, Wa USA - Saturday, September 13, 2003 0:48 AM CDT Hi Mitch, Good to hear the MRI showed no change, even though it's not the news you wanted at least it is better than showing the tumour getting bigger. I'll pray the new treatment will start shrinking it ready for your next MRI & clear scans!! You are so strong, well done for going through all of this & still managing to smile. Enjoy your new game Sara Visit Sams Page So glad to hear that all is stable, not as good as "gone" would have sounded, but one thing at a time I guess. Mitch just seems like such a great kid - all the best to you guys. Will keep checking on him! Kellie Beresh - Jacob's mom - www.caringbridge.org/ne/jakieboy Omaha, Nebraska - Wednesday, September 10, 2003 10:26 PM CDT Hi Mitch, Just dropping in to see how the MRI went. I'm sorry you are having to go through all of this, well done for being so brave, I don't think I would be half as strong as some of you kids I read about. I hope you got on ok with the neurosurgeons today. Sending my prayers to you & I'll check back again tomorrow. Sara Visit Sams Page hi mom no its not to much to ask for im praying with you for the same thing hi mitch mitch`s site abbie <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> - Tuesday, September 9, 2003 10:51 PM CDT Hey Mitch, We are thinking of you all the time and praying for a clear MRI tomorrow. You have a really great day tomorrow. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash.wcc.net> San Angelo, tx - Tuesday, September 9, 2003 8:27 PM CDT Hi Mitch, Just to let you know that you were in our thoughts and prayers all day today as you had your MRI. God is awesome. I have seen the miracles that prayer brings. God bless you and your family. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net > San Angelo, Tx - Monday, September 8, 2003 7:28 PM CDT hi Mitch.... its aunt di... just reading all the guest book entries. wow!!! love you and hope to see you soon. get smart at school! lots of prayers for you..... Di Imhoff <jndi-i@comcast.net> spokane, wa usa - Monday, September 8, 2003 10:17 AM CDT Hey Mitch and family, Just to let you know that we are praying for you really hard and have asked everyone we know to pray for a clear MRI tomorrow. Also congrats on joining the Protocel club. Cheyenne has only been taking it since July 14th, but we have experienced a few lsyings, etc, so if you ever have any questions just ask. I am also on the support group, but before I can ever say anything, you usually get it answered. God Bless you guys. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx - Sunday, September 7, 2003 10:53 PM CDT hi mitch im praying for a clear scan tommorw.im so glad to hear school went great. you take care. mitch`s site abbie <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> n.s canada - Sunday, September 7, 2003 9:28 PM CDT Mitch..Paula: Praying, Praying, Praying for a GREAT day tomorrow. Sorry you are feeling kind of punky. With Love, Susan and Jakey Bear Griffin Jake's Journey - Sunday, September 7, 2003 3:42 PM CDT Praying for you Mitch. Sending lots of love from above - ANGEL COLBY JAMES COLE AND CREW. jack - colby's daddy forever and ever .org/pa/colby, UNIONTOWN PA - Saturday, September 6, 2003 8:58 PM CDT Mitch, You are such a handsome young man! I hope that everything continues to improve and this nasty demon leaves you for good. I know it must be very hard for you sometimes. My four year old little girl has a tumor in her brain stem and they can't operate on her, so all we have is hope and Protocel. She often has a struggle with how she is able to move around now compaired to how she used to. Her left side sometimes frustrates her when it doesn't work as well as her right side. Keep up the great work and strength! We are all saying prayers for you and your family. Lots of love....Monika's mommy Monika's site (www.caringbridge.org/nc/monika) Glioblastoma IV Multiforme dx Jan. 2003 Started Protocel 5/30/03 Debbie <DAMACHER@ec.rr.com> Havelock, NC US - Saturday, September 6, 2003 8:35 PM CDT Hi Mitch, I've been waiting for two months for my dsl hookup and it finally happened. We think of you often and pray that things are going well for you. You may not remember us but we are your Auntie Di's brother and sister in laws (Tim and Kim Imhoff). We last seen you at the lake probably two year ago. You are such a handsome young man and look so much like your cousing Ross. I am glad school is going well and hope you are feeling better too. We will check in now and then to see how you ar doing. Stay well Mith, we are thinking of you. XXXX Tim and Kim Imhoff <Imhoff@centurytel.net> Montesano, WA USA - Saturday, September 6, 2003 6:07 PM CDT The one thing which God CANNOT DO is to Fail.... Rev. George Schubert <geojenpugs@aol.com> San Antonio, Tx United States - Friday, September 5, 2003 10:48 AM CDT Hi Mitch! I have a 10 year old named David. He also had a brain tumor and was operated on May 6th, 2003. I'm so glad you had a wonderful first day of school! Sounds like you have nice friends and teachers that care! David was excited to go back to school too, we start real early in Florida! August 13th!! David is in 5th grade this year and really enjoys going to school. He's on chemo until June 2004. If you want to visit his site it's: www.caringbridge.org/fl/david Mitch, you will be in our prayers! Kathy Cummings (mom of David Fitting GBM Stage IV) <Joy2Jak@cs.com> Boynton Beach, FL USA - Friday, September 5, 2003 9:36 AM CDT Hi Mitch So glad the first day of school was good! I knew it would be..wink wink.. Take care and I'll be by soon to catch up with what's going on with you Frannie <FSzekely@columbus.rr.com> Grove City, OH - Wednesday, September 3, 2003 7:34 PM CDT Hi Mitch, I hope school went well. Codi can't go to school, so her teachers and the principal have been coming to the house to visit with her. They were even making some jokes about bringing her homework to do! It sounds like your prognosis is great. Hang in there. We're praying for you! Loni & Codi www.codibug.com Loni & Codi <salemdualsport@aol.com> Salem, OR USA - Wednesday, September 3, 2003 2:59 AM CDT Hi Mitch, Hope school was GREAT. Just letting you know that you are still in our thoughts and prayers. Have a reallllly good day tommorrow. Cheyenne's Dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash.wcc.net> San Angelo, TX USA - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 10:21 PM CDT Hi Mitch, Glad to hear you are back to school. We will keep you in our prayers. We are friends of Cheyenne Fiveash and hopped over here from her page. Sounds like you are doing well. Stay focused on God and amazing things will happen. Sherry Sherry Wheeler <frogbear@worldnet.att.net> San Angelo, TX USA - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 7:44 PM CDT Hi Mitch, My name is Paula just like your Mom's. I am the very happy new owner of "Buckwheat". I just want you to know that I take good care of Buckwheat and she takes good care of me. It sounds like your being cared for very well too. You and your family are in my prayers. I am so glad to hear your doing so well, and going to Disneyland hooray for you all.I will be keeping an eye on your website and if your Mom or you want my email address is paulakaysplace@aol.com. Take care dear may angels be with you always for comfort and strength. Paula Riley <paulakaysplace@aol.com> Vancouver, WA - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 4:54 PM CDT Hi Mitch, I hope you had a great day today! We are keeping you in our prayers. DeAnna, Chase's mom <www.caringbridge.org/ga/chasesmiracle/> - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 1:13 PM CDT Mitch: Just wanted to stop by and say have a great day in school today. We will be thinking of you next week and saying special MRI prayers for you. With Love, Susan and Jake Griffin Jake's Journey Griffin jupiter, fl usa - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 12:02 AM CDT hi mitchell back to school huh... you will get back there and you will be glad you got to see all your friends.my mitch wasnt allowed to take gym either but they did let him ref in some games or keep score. mitch`s site abbie <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> truro, ns canada - Tuesday, September 2, 2003 9:11 AM CDT Hi Mitch, I hope you have a great time now you're going back to school. I'm praying for good MRI results for you. Keep fighting, Sara Visit Sams Page Hey Mitch! Great picture of you in the tube! Hope your first day of school is awesome. What school do you go to? I used to teach 3rd grade at Riverview Elementary School. Elizabeth Goodwin (www.caringbridge.org/wa/aidangoodwin) Richland, WA - Monday, September 1, 2003 9:23 PM CDT Dear Paula, Thank you very much for coming by ANGEL COLBY's site and taking the time to sign in. It's nice to see new faces as I do go back to visit all who come to our site. Read your site on Mitch, and I pray that the chemo will cure him. It is absolutely horrible for these kids to have to go thru this dreaded disease and the treatment process. Mitch, we will be praying very very hard for you and your entire family. "GOD BLESS" Sending lots of love from above - ANGEL COLBY JAMES COLE AND CREW. jack - colby's daddy forever and ever www.caringbridge.org/pa/colby, UNIONTOWN PA - Monday, September 1, 2003 10:13 AM CDT Hi Mitch...just wanted to come by, say "hello" and wish you an enjoyable Labor Day. Glad to hear that you're feeling well. Paula...thank you for signing my grandson's guestbook. I'm sorry the page brings you tears--yes, he was a very beautiful boy who's missed SO much. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Terry Snyder (Angel Jalen's "Am-Maw") http://www.caringbridge.org/fl/jalen <vix207@aol.com> Royal Palm Beach, FL - Sunday, August 31, 2003 10:52 PM CDT Hey, Mitch, This is Benji's mom. I just wnated to tell you that I'm praying for you. I hope you have a great weekend. Lots of prayers and (((HUGS))) Loriann Zello http://www.caringbridge.org/tx/benji The Zello family, Rick, Loriann, Josh, Benji, Grace, and Little Bitty(the cat) <zello2@msn.com> San Angelo, Texas - Saturday, August 30, 2003 0:23 AM CDT well hi there mitch im sorry it felt like i was ignoring everyone but i had no pc. mine fried now im up and running ....for how long god knows. well im glad to hear your having lots of fun. hi mom im hanging in there somedays just barely but i am. i so glad i have found these website lots of info and im not alone. thankyou for caring so much love abbie mitch`s site abbie <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> trueo, ns canada - Friday, August 29, 2003 10:57 AM CDT Hey Mitch, It has been a couple of days since I said hi, so I just wanted to stop in and check on you. Sounds like you had a blast at the coast. I have never been there, but I understand it is beautiful. Stay healthy and have a really wonderful day tomorrow. You are in our prayers. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash.wcc.net> San Angelo, TX USA - Wednesday, August 27, 2003 11:11 PM CDT Hi Mitch, Reading your journal, it sounded like you really had a blast with your friend. Don't get too nervous about your MRI on the 8th, we are all praying real hard that it will be a really good one. So is school fun? Our little girl, Cheyenne, can't go to school right now since her treatments are about 4 hours from our house. We have to stay there during the week. I guess she will be going to school at home instead of at the school. She doesn't like that idea much, but understands. Hope your day tomorrow is a great one. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net> San Angelo, tx usa - Sunday, August 24, 2003 8:55 PM CDT Hey Mitch... Guess what!?My name is Emilee I'm 9 too. I live in san angelo, Texas.I go to Crockett Elementary and my best friend's name is Kassidy.Well,just wanted to tell you a little bit about myself and tell you with God anything is possible!! Have Faith:)(: Emilee Evans <mevans2218@earthlink.net> san angelo, Tx usa - Saturday, August 23, 2003 8:43 PM CDT Hey Mitch... Guess what!?My name is Emilee I'm 9 too. I live in san angelo, Texas.I go to Crockett Elementary and my best friend's name is Kassidy.Well,just wanted to tell you a little bit about myself and tell you with God anything is possible!! Have Faith:)(: Emilee Evans <mevans2218@earthlink.net> san angelo, Tx usa - Saturday, August 23, 2003 8:43 PM CDT Hello Mitch... I will keep you in my prayers, and I pray that your MRI results will be good. I know that our God is an awesome God, and He hears every prayer! Stay strong in our wonderful Lord, and keep your spirits up! You are loved~ "He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth strength." Isaiah 40:29 Jodi Fiveash <fireplay5@wcc.net> San Angelo, Texas USA - Thursday, August 21, 2003 10:45 PM CDT Mitch- I haven't signed in awhile, even though I check on you quite frequently! You are a trooped and I know all of your hard work will pay off on the 8th... I will be praying for you! Sara - Thursday, August 21, 2003 7:05 PM CDT So glad you had a great time at the lake!! God bless you all Frannie Grove City, OH - Thursday, August 21, 2003 7:23 AM CDT Hey, Mitch, this is Benji's mom!!I'm keeping you in my prayers. Benji started school this week. He was nervous too, but he's doing just fine, and you will too!! God bless you, and keep smiling!! The Zello crew!!! http://www.caringbridge.org/tx/benji The Zello family!! Loriann, Rick, Josh, Benji, Grace, and Little Bitty(our kitty) <zello2@msn.com> San Angelo, Tx - Wednesday, August 20, 2003 7:40 PM CDT Hi Mitch, I wanted to stop by and say hello and see how you were doing. I will be praying extra hard between now and the 8th when you have the MRI. We are asking God to have a completely clean MRI, no sign of the tumor or cancer. You are one very special looking young man, and I am sure God has special plans for you on this earth. God Bless you and your family. Cheyenne's Dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash.wcc.net> San Angelo, Tx USA - Tuesday, August 19, 2003 0:50 AM CDT Hi Mitchell, I'm so glad to hear that you are improving each day. With God's help and your will power and all the prayers that your family are saying for you, you will be a strong little bot again real soon. I say a pray each day for your recovery. I live around the cornor from your grandma Janice and grandpa Vince. They tell us how strong you are and how you are doing. Hope to see you back up at Priest Lake real soon. Love you Bob Ekler. Bob Ekler <ekler@povn.com> Nordman, ID USA - Sunday, August 17, 2003 9:34 PM CDT center>  Hi stopping in to say Hi and Welcome to RAOK, I hope that your stay here will be great:) Hugs, Butterfly Butterfly <starr2000_1@yahoo.com> USA - Saturday, August 16, 2003 5:46 PM CDT Welcome to RAOK! Sure you will like it as much as I do! Love and hugs, ~*Angel Smile*~ You can also pick up your gift here: http://groups.msn.com/byangelsmile/shoebox.msnw  ~*Angel Smile*~ <http://www.byangelsmile.net> - Saturday, August 16, 2003 3:37 PM CDT It is a pleasure to welcome you to the RAOK Group! We are so happy to have you join us in spreading kindness online for just five minutes a day - welcome!  Lynda <sparrownine@earthlink.net> Houston, TX USA - Saturday, August 16, 2003 2:29 PM CDT  Just wanted to stop in and welcome you to Random Acts Of Kindness ... If you ever need anything please let me know.. *hugs love and friendship*[:-D] Candi - RAOK Welcoming Committee Canada - Saturday, August 16, 2003 5:33 AM CDT WOW, I have never seen such an animated guest book, way cool. I was just checking in to see how things are going. Have a good trip and I will pray for good MRI reports Debby Roberts,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,http://www.caringbridge.org/oh/emilyroberts/ - Friday, August 15, 2003 12:46 AM CDT Hey Mitch, Hope you day was a good one and tomorrow even better. Chemo is such a downer. My little girl takes chemo everyday also. She takes something called Zofran to keep her from getting sick. It works real good, especially when she takes it twice a day, but her doctor today wants to cut it to once a day. hopefully we will have a good day tomorrow morning without it. Have you decided for sure where you are going on your Make a Wish trip? My little girl, Cheyenne, hasn't decided yet, but it is fun deciding. You and your family are in our prayers. I'll drop by every now and then to say hello and let you know we are thinking of you and praying for you. God Bless you. Cheyenne's dad www.caringbridge.org/tx/cheyenne5 Roy Fiveash <rfiveash.wcc.net> San Angelo, tx USA - Wednesday, August 13, 2003 11:51 PM CDT I'm so glad to hear that you get to take a Wish Trip. Aidan's wish was for a trip to Disneyland, too. We went in May, and it was wonderful! Have a great time at the lake! Elizabeth (www.caringbridge.org/wa/aidangoodwin) Richland, WA - Monday, August 11, 2003 9:57 PM CDT Hi Mitch, Just dropping in to say hello. I hope you don't feel as sick anymore. I know the chemo's horrible & makes you feel really ill but it will all have been worth it in the end. I pray everyday for you that you will live a long & happy life. Keep fighting, & hope you have fun with your friend. Take care Sara Visit Sams Page  Hi Mitch I love you buddy. You make my heart dance! Love, Jessica www.geocities.com/barbiegirljessica2003 Jessica <barbiegirljessica@netzero.com> - Sunday, August 10, 2003 11:05 PM CDT Hello Mitch! It is very nice to meet you! I'm sorry to hear that your belly is upset and I hope you feel better tomorrow when you pick up your friend at the airport! Stay tough pal and kick cancer in the butt! Kimberly Mease <www.caringbridge.org/pa/michaelaann> Lancaster, PA U S A - Sunday, August 10, 2003 9:59 PM CDT Mitch and Mom: Thanks for the nice post in Jakes guestbook. I have been checking on you for quite sometime now. You are such a handsome guy and what a trooper! That sounds like quite some surgery you went through and I am glad to hear you are doing well and recovering. Thanks for the moral support about the bad dreams...you just love these little guys so much and to see them going through something else to make them miserable just breaks you heart. Keep up the fight. With Love, Susan and Big Jake Griffin www.caringbridge.com/page/jakegriffin jupiter (tornado alley for the last 5 days), fl usa - Saturday, August 9, 2003 3:43 PM CDT  Hi Mitch I see my friends Lori and Codi popped in. Lori told me she is very happy that I introduced her and codi to some of my friends. Codi is giving weeks to live and she is not taking medicine anymore. Codi is originally from my town Las Vegas. I love you Mitch. I got your email. Sometimes my site goes down during day if lots of people click into it in an hour it comes back up in like ten to fifteen minutes though ok buddy. Sorry you could not get in today. Hopefully you can next time it is a great site! My Page My Guestbook Jessica <barbiegirljessica@netzero.com > - Thursday, August 7, 2003 7:02 PM CDT Hi Mitch & Family, This is Loni, Codi's Mom. We're a Doernbecher family too. Thanks for signing her guestbook at codibug.com. Codi has been having a rough time but we always find time to enjoy some of the finer things in life (like shopping sprees). I hope everything is going well with you Mitch. We have spent quite a bit of time at Doernbecher over the past few months so we may have seen you there at some point. We'll remember you in our prayers and hope that you start feeling lots better. I hope you have fun in Disneyland. That was Codi's Make-a-Wish also. You really must check out Goofy's Kitchen! It ended up being a favorite with us while we were there. We also rented a car that Codi picked out for us - a bright yellow Ford Mustang convertible. It was a lot of fun. There are pictures of our trip at Codi's website. You guys all stay strong and know we care about you. By the way, we put a link to your site on Codi's homepage. Love, Loni & Codi Loni <salemdualsport@aol.com> Keizer, OR USA - Thursday, August 7, 2003 6:53 AM CDT  Hi Mitch how are you doing tonight? I am doing good. I bet you are excited about going to Disney I would be. You will have a great wish trip sweetie. I love you and I am praying for you. Love and Hugs, Jessica Jessica <barbiegirljessica@netzero.com > - Thursday, August 7, 2003 0:00 AM CDT  Hi I love you. This doggie and I think about you all the time and when we are not online we miss you. I hope you have a great day. I love our friendship. Love and Hugs, Jessica Visit my online adopted little sister Madi and little brother Mickey Sign my guestbook please My Site Jessica <barbiegirljessica@netzero.com > - Wednesday, August 6, 2003 2:24 PM CDT Mitch, You are a very brave young man. I hope you're doing well, and having a good day. I'll keep you in my prayers. (((((HUGS))))) http://www.caringbridge.org/tx/benji Loriann Zello(Benji's mom) <zello2@msn.com> San Angelo, Tx - Wednesday, August 6, 2003 2:19 PM CDT hey Mitch, I found your site on let me see... I go to Taylor Hancocks and then I saw Jessica's so then there I found you!Just want to let you know you will be in my prayers and that I think you are just the cutest thing I bet you have to beat the girls off you! he he!WEll you hang in there God is a miracle worker and he hears our prayers!But they that wait on the Lord shall renew their strength and they shall mount up with wings as eagles they shall run and not be weary and walk and not faint..God bless you! you sweet thang! Michele ky usa - Wednesday, August 6, 2003 11:20 AM CDT I found your link in Aaryn's guestbook. I am offering a prayer that all the treatments will restore you to your former self. It is all new to you right now but as the care goes on you will find a way to look positive and stay upbeat. visit our pages, www.caringbridge.org/wa/cameronboyd. He ended treatment yesterday after one year and 2 months. It was a long haul. Love, Ivy ivy <poisenivj@aol.com> lynnwood, wa usa - Wednesday, August 6, 2003 1:35 AM CDT  I love you. I am praying for you. Love and hugs, Jessica My Page Please sign my guestbook Come meet my adopted online little sister Madi and little brother Nathan Jessica <barbiegirljessica@netzero.com > - Wednesday, August 6, 2003 0:12 AM CDT Glad to see everything is good. We did our MAW last July we went to San Fransisco so Aaryn could KISS a dolphin on the nose. Your going to have a blast on your trip.LOTS OF LOVE, sam (www.caringbridge.org/ak/aarynandfamily) - Tuesday, August 5, 2003 6:23 PM CDT Hi Mitch, My name is Dawna and my daughter is Savannah, your mom found our webpage and signed our book so I am finding out all about you on your site. Savannah was dx when she was 11 and just half way thru her 5th grade year. Her chemo was all inpatient so we spent alot of time there, the school district had a teacher come to the hosp. or home to help her until she felt good enough to go to school. I'm sure your mom will do what is best for you and your schooling. Savannah also already had her MAW trip, we went last Oct. She chose a Disney Cruise and it was awesome! We met Captin Mickey and saw so many characters around the ship. Enough for now but will add you to my list and check on you every day or so,. Take care and God bless! Dawna Turman and Family <www.caringbridge.org/co/savannah> Aurora, Co - Tuesday, August 5, 2003 11:10 AM CDT Hi Mitch and Family, thank you for signing our son's page. Congrats on the Make-a-wish trip. They make it all wonderful. We went to Disney World and stayed at "Give Kids the World" which is a village set up for families with kids with serious illnesses. It was great. We hope the chemo goes well and doesn't make you feel too yuck. Gage is enjoying all the great Spongebob things he got for his birthday. I bet you will get to meet Spongebob and friends if your mom mentions this to the make-a-wish! God Bless! the Edwards www.caringbridge.com/ne/gageedwards <hjedwards@bbc.net> Alliance, Ne - Tuesday, August 5, 2003 9:42 AM CDT Hey Mitch, I'm a friend of your cousin Chelsy. I hope you enjoy your trip to Disneyland it is truly a magical place! I just wanted to say hello...and let you know that you and your family will definately be in my prayers. Bye Bye *mayme* Mayme Marshall Spokane, WA 99005 - Monday, August 4, 2003 6:27 PM CDT Mitch, I am a gal that your mom works with. I have adored you from a far. I am so glad that you are getting better! I have read all of your mom's entries in the diary and it almost brought tears to my eyes thinking about all that you all have gone through. Keep your chin up and know that someday this will all be a bad memory. You are so lucky to have such an awesome family to help you through this. You are all in my prayers. Teresa Teresa Edmonds <camping_fools@yahoo.com> Troutdale, Or USA!!!!!! - Monday, August 4, 2003 3:26 PM CDT  Hello Mitch it is Jessica. In the morning some people have tea and biscuts but I much rather have a glass of gingerale and candy. I love both of those things. I have to get ready for work soon but wanted to pop in and say hello. I am very happy you are my friend. Love and Hugs, Jessica My Page My Gestbook Jessica <barbiegirljessica@netzero.com > - Monday, August 4, 2003 1:52 PM CDT Dear Mitch, My name is Lisa and I was diagonosed with Leukemia when I was 15 years old. I went through alot of chemo and hospitalizations. I remember having the same anxiety about returning to school. The administrative staff, teachers and students welcomed me with open arms and hearts. The made sure all of my needs were met and I participating in only the things I felt comfortable with. I am confident you will experience the same response. I am now 40 years old, married and have three children. Looking back on this tradegic time of my life, I can clearly see how God used this experience to grow me in my faith and character. I learned so many valuable lessons in regards to life. I can truly say my illness had many hidden blessings and changed me forever. God has allowed me to use my illness and recovery to help others in similar situations. I have met so many wonderful families and kids. I cherish the oppportunities I have been given to provide hope and support to so many people. Hang in there and keep a positive attitude. It makes all the difference in the world. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Lisa Jenkinson <lisajenkinson@yahoo.com> Lorton, VA USA - Monday, August 4, 2003 6:52 AM CDT Hi Mitch, Jessica gave me your web address so I thought I'd come over & say hello. I've just read all your entries,I'm sorry you've had such a rough time. My son was dx pleuropulmonary blastoma in oct 2000, he also had a very rough time but now he is great & has been in remission for 2 years. He is now 3 years old. What a great wish,we're going to disneyworld in may, we've never been before & are all sooo excited! Good luck when you see your counsellor, we all cried everytime we went because sometimes it's hard to talk about things, but it made us all feel better & was DEFINATLY worth going. Now I know where to find you I'll be back again soon. Take care, keep fighting Sara Visit Sams Page Hi Mitch, I wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and hope you're feeling better. DeAnna <www.caringbridge.org/ga/chasesmiracle/> Ga USA - Sunday, August 3, 2003 11:56 PM CDT Hi mich, My name is Laura Jessica gave me your sight so i am going to sing your guess book. I love making pepole happy. and seeing them smile. I hope all is well with you Love Laura and The Cats Lilly >^..^< and Shoey >^..^< http://hometown.aol.com/queenlillycat/index.html Laura <queenlillycat@aol.com> ma - Sunday, August 3, 2003 10:18 PM CDT Dear Paula and family, I just read your journal entries and Matthew's story. I am so glad he's doing better! How's the diet? Are you getting to eat everything you want, Matthew? When Liam had steroids, he got so obese, we had to limit his food somewhat, and here was this other little boy, getting to eat Chicken nuggets, french fries and ice cream all day long! Speach is improving. That's good, now you can tell your folks all that yummy stuff you want to eat. We had trouble understanding Liam's words for a while too. It's frustrating, huh? Well, enjoy the rest of your summer. I hope you enjoy school. And don't worry about the other kids. They may just be jeaolous because they don't have an awesome web page and a cool scar on their heads. 'Course I'm sure you'd rather be without all that, and just go back to 'normal', right? We'll be thinking about you all, and praying for that 100% recovery! Love, Jan Tamayo Liam's mom www.caringbridge.org/page/liamtamayo <tamayo2@jps.net> Sacramenot, CA - Sunday, August 3, 2003 9:09 PM CDT Hooray for Disney!!! about 80 % of the fun is in the months spent planning and just thinking about it!!! Great news, and you all deserve it. Good progress, and you are in our prayers, and thoughts here in Virginia. Mary Alice Dorschel caringbridge.org/va/lizzie <jay.dorschel@verizon.net> - Sunday, August 3, 2003 8:58 PM CDT hi mitchell wow disneyland..formitchells wish we went to disneyworld too we had so much fun...if you go to seaworld sit back a lil you will get splashed by shamoo mitchs site abbie <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> truro, ns canada - Sunday, August 3, 2003 11:23 AM CDT Hello Mitch and Mom, good to read your site and see your pictures...followed from the BT list. When Liz wont eat enough we give her scandi shake, a high calorie shake that a nutritionist can get for you...mix with Ice cream, or instant breakfast and drink hot, it is good and about 600 calories! Hang in there, it sounds like you are strong and doing great. school will work out, and the rough times will just be history soon.....always, Mary Alice Dorschel caringbridge.org/va/lizzie <jay.dorschel@verizon.net> suffolk, va - Friday, August 1, 2003 9:42 PM CDT Hi Mitch! I'm glad to hear that you are doing pretty well with your treatments and are beginning to feel better! My son Nolan has a brainstem tumor. He and I will be praying for you! Lorraine <loralof@yahoo.com> Antioch, CA - Friday, August 1, 2003 1:44 PM CDT Mitch - I just heard of your surgery and read the newspaper article about it. I want you to know that I'm praying for you. It is hard to understand why things that aren't fun happen. I'm trusting in the Lord to reveal his love and power through your situation. You are a beautiful boy and your life is touching many others. Karen L. Vancouver, WA - Thursday, July 31, 2003 11:30 PM CDT Mitch, I have a son, Matthew, who also has a "lump" in his head. Matthew is also 9 years old (he will be 10 in September). School is not one of Matthew's favorite things....he has to work harder than others....but he did really well this past year as I'm sure you will, too. Matthew loves video games and collecting Yu-Gi-Oh cards. We will pray for your healing. God bless, The Passarella Family www.passarella.com/matthew.htm Andrea Passarella <andrea@passarella.com> Swedesboro, NJ - Thursday, July 31, 2003 6:55 PM CDT hey hunnie. This is Jessica, a friend of Chelsy's. I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and your family during this incrediblely hard time and that you are in my prayers sweetie!! stay strong!! love to you and all your family. xoxo! Jessica Daniel <Sparkles848@hotmail.com> Spokane, Wa USA - Wednesday, July 30, 2003 4:52 PM CDT Mitch, Just wanted to let you know that your courage is rare. You have incredible gift now to share with those around you. I'm sure it doesn't always seem this way - but I know that I've been encouraged by your strength. Stay determined to keep at the school-work, it will pay off in the end. Your doing great! Andrew Camas, WA USA - Wednesday, July 30, 2003 1:00 PM CDT Mitch- I can't imagine some of the things you have had to endure. Things that no one should ever have to go through. Sometimes negative things happen in our lives, but they always make us stronger. You are SO strong. I admire you and have faith in your recovery. Love, Shardé (chelsys friend) Shardé <sodapop747@aol.com> birmingham, AL USA - Wednesday, July 30, 2003 1:29 AM CDT hey mitch hopr you get better soon e mail me at headbanger320@comcast.net see you in a couple weeks ross imhoff <headbanger320@comcast.net> spokane , wa usa - Tuesday, July 29, 2003 8:41 PM CDT Hey Mitch, my name is Jessica Stebbins and I am also one of Chelsy's friends. I admire you for your tremendous courage and strength. You really have guts! You're a true hero in my eyes and so many others. Fight through these tough times and know that so many people love you and are thinking of you every day. Hang in there and know that you'll always be in my prayers and in my heart, -*Jessica*- Jessica Stebbins <jasvbchick@yahoo.com> Spokane, WA USA - Tuesday, July 29, 2003 5:39 PM CDT hi Mitch.... miss you can't wait to see you at the lake. we will all do some swimming. be sure and bring your uno cards.....love you Aunt Di Di <jndi-i@comcast.net> Spokane, WA USA - Monday, July 28, 2003 6:07 PM CDT Hi My name is Wyatt. My mom told me that you were sick and that we should pray for you. I am 7 and I am going into first grade. I go to Crossroads Chruch. I hope you are having a good summer. What school do you go to and what grade are you in? I hope you are feeling better and I will be praying for you. Write me back and tell me the things you like to do. Wyatt Kane <userkane9504@aol.com> Camas, WA Clark - Monday, July 28, 2003 4:57 PM CDT Hey Mitch. My name is Emily Hankins, I am one of Chelsy's friends. I just wanted to tell you that I admire your courage throughout this whole process and what a truely special person you are. I am very proud of you for being so strong. There are few people in this world who have the courage that you have. That shows a lot about the person you are, never give up. Chelsy speaks so highly of you, and she loves you very much. You are just the cutest little boy, and I want you to know that you will be in my prayers each night. Hang in there and never stop smiling. -Emily* Emily Hankins <sugarnspice2402@yahoo.com> Spokane , WA U.S.A. - Monday, July 28, 2003 3:30 PM CDT Hey Mitch, This is one of Chelsy's friends. My name is Matt White. I just wanted to tell you that you are one of my heroes for being so strong and brave through this entire process. I know it can be scary, but stay fearless through this whole thing. You have people above us working for you and I will make sure my entire family prays for you. Your brand new friend, Matt White Matt White <PSUgridiron06@aol.com> Spokane, WA USA - Monday, July 28, 2003 1:30 PM CDT ~*MITCH*~ hey we are friends of Chelsys and she told us what you are going through! You are such a BRAVE boy for going through all of this! You will make it, there is NO DOUBT in our minds!!! Just ALWAYS remember that you can do anything you want to! Well you are in our prayers! U CAN DO THIS DUDE!!! ~Jessie & Jessica~ *Jessie & Jessica* - Monday, July 28, 2003 11:36 AM CDT Mitch- There are a million trillion reasons to stay positive...and from what I can tell, one of the biggest ones is your family. This is a challenge that not very many kids have to face, but from caringbridge sites I have learned those that do are usually the coolest to begin with, and even cooler when they overcome it! I can tell from the journal, the postings and the pictures, that you fit the description!!! You can visit my niece's site. She is finding her way to recovery from another type of brian tumor...She is one amazing kid too...just like you!!!! www.caringbridge.org/mn/maddie Sara Mpls, MN - Monday, July 28, 2003 8:23 AM CDT hey guys, i just wanted to tell you that i am praying for you and hope that all is going well. hope you get better soon mitch! Angela Storro <angelastorro@homtail.com> Nordman, ID US - Monday, July 28, 2003 1:21 AM CDT Hey Mitch* Its your cousin Chelsy! Just thought Id stop by and say I cant wait to see you when you come in a few weeks! I miss you so much! Hang on there! We all love you very much! Chelsy* <cjae788@comcast.net> Spokane , Wa USA - Monday, July 28, 2003 0:29 AM CDT our daughter Beth is 10 and had medulloblastoma. She is almost half way through chemo. I am sorry your lives have changed as much as ours, but stay thankful we were given a chance to fight. Her website is bethsplace.com. you will all be in our prayers. jenni simsack <simsack1@comcast.net> holly, MI usa - Sunday, July 27, 2003 10:29 PM CDT Have a great time swimming today! You're in my prayers. Elizabeth Goodwin (www.caringbridge.org/wa/aidangoodwin) Richland, WA - Sunday, July 27, 2003 12:34 AM CDT Please know that there are many people praying for you, including our family! Hope you have fun swimming today. You are a brave and strong young man and God has a very special plan for your life and is making you stronger to fulfill that plan...just keep your eyes on Him! He loves you very much! God bless you. Dale and Janet McDonald <janetmcdonald@yahoo.com> Vancouver, WA US - Sunday, July 27, 2003 10:58 AM CDT Please know that there are many people praying for you, including our family! Hope you have fun swimming today. You are a brave and strong young man and God has a very special plan for your life and is making you stronger to fulfill that plan...just keep your eyes on Him! He loves you very much! God bless you. Dale and Janet McDonald <janetmcdonald@yahoo.com> Vancouverq, WA US - Sunday, July 27, 2003 10:57 AM CDT You are really brave, we are praying for you, thanks for all the great clothes, I love the sandals, we are thinking about you and know you will be back at the lake soon....Zachary Jackson Sorry that you were sick, hope you are better, thanks for the sponge bob shirt, bye, Riley Jackson We are so happy to hear from your Grandma that you are doing so well, we think of you and wanted you to know that we are thinking about you and have the best wishes and prayers sent your way. Thank you for all the great cool clothes you sent to my boys, Julie Jackson P.S. I used to babysit/hang out with your Mom, way weird huh?????? Jackson Family, Zach, Riley, Alyse, Ron and Julie Spokane, WA - Saturday, July 26, 2003 10:44 PM CDT You are a brave young man, Mitch. Just keep on working and you will soon be back to where you were. Just know that people are praying and hoping for a complete recovery for you. God Bless you and your mother and father and brother. Mary Ann Eckhart <marygolf@juno.com> Plain city , Oh USA - Saturday, July 26, 2003 9:28 AM CDT god speed sweetie i have a son 12 year old mitchell his website is http://www.caringbridge.org/mi/mitchell/ i wont get into details but you can visit his site.mitch is now my angel in heaven. it will be 3 months in 5 days.email me anytime if you just need to ask questions vent or anything im a good listener it helps me cope with mitch. im praying for ya. abbie http://www.caringbridge.org/mi/mitchell/ <afraser1@tru.eastlink.ca> truro, canada - Friday, July 25, 2003 5:52 PM CDT HI Mitch, It's really good to see how well you're doing. Keep up the good work. sue boyd <KAREN.BOYD@COMCAST.NET> OREGON CITY, OR USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 5:04 PM CDT Thank you so much for signing Emily's guest book. Your son is a very brave and handsome boy and it sounds as if he is doing well! I will pray for his healing and for strength for all of you Debby Roberts.........................http://www.caringbridge.org/oh/emilyroberts/ - Friday, July 25, 2003 4:53 PM CDT Mitch, Hope all is going well. Keep up the hard work. Nora Sharp <stormraven_ns@msn.com> Vancouver, WA USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 1:08 PM CDT Hi Mitch! Do we have an awesome God, or what? To know that people all over the country (even the world) are praying for you and that God is listening... now that shows the awesome power of our Lord! I can't imagine how you are feeling during this time of trial, but I do know that God knows and is there for you whenever you call. He will bring you through.... and we look forward to meeting you one day at Crossroads!! The Pesacreta's (Johnnie, Mary, Aaron & Emma) <peskyfamily@peoplepc.com> Battle Ground, WA USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 5:10 PM CDT Hi Mitch I am here in Albuquerque New Mexico.and just got an email from a friend In ALABAMA,WHO sent me the webpage of yours And I just want to say,just keep your Faith,and Spirits up. You are a very brave young boy.And may I say a very very handsome young man,And i know God must have a plan in your life,and that Prayer can do anything. My family will be Praying for you.And remember this that our God is bigger than anything,and my family has expereinced lots of tragedy and problems in our life,but God bought us through it all. God bless You and your wonderful family,and know God loves you son. Mary BLACK MARY BLACK <SUNNYNM3@AOL.COM> Albuquerque, NM BERNALLIO - Thursday, July 24, 2003 1:51 PM CDT Hello Mitch, I'm sorry you are going through such a time with your ailment, but I am also awed at how special you are in that YOU have brought so many people to the throne of God by praying for you! /So often we get caught up in our own problems that we fail to Pray for others. What a priviledge you have given me. I Pray that God will touch you with His healing Power, that He will give you and your family strength to endure and that He will be with the doctors, nurses, lab techs, scientist and all who are working to aid God in your healing. Have you realized that the word "cancer" has the word "CAN" in it? And YOU CAN do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Keep up the good work of getting well soon. Lu Brown, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Lu Brown Tuscaloosa, AL USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 1:46 PM CDT Hello Mitch and family, I am really glad to hear that things are getting better for you. You are in my prayers. I have not met you but I do know your mother from working with her. I wish the best in all to come. Cheryl Warren <larry.warren@comcast.net> Portland, Or usa - Thursday, July 24, 2003 11:17 AM CDT Hello Mitch, I will pray that God will give you the strength to endure all the treatments and that he will restore your health once again. Thank you for letting me touch your life. Ann Ann Mayes <annanji@aol.com > Tallassee , AL USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 10:09 AM CDT Hi Mitch, It was great to read your story and see your picture. My son Jake is 16 years old and had a brain tumor removed in Feb.03 (medulloblastoma) He also has PFS. Jake is just starting to speak well enough for us to understand and can now sit up unassisted for about three minutes. He has a gast. tube but eats food by mouth too. He had radiation and is now doing chemo. (Cisplatin and Etopocid at this time. He is also on the rehab floor getting concentrated PT,OT, and Speech. I'm sure your Mom will tell you how much it helps parents to know there are other kids and parents going thru the same experience.. Jake, his Dad, and I wish you the best sucess. Pam Wilson <wilsonpj45@hotmail.com> Belton, TX USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 9:02 AM CDT Hi,Mitch Your story came to my church's e-mail prayer tree so lots and lots of people are praying for you. I bet you never thought you'd be this famous, huh? Isn't it great to know that people who never even met you are asking God to take especially good care of you? I really liked the picture of you and your dad and your brother in the lake. That looked like fun. My son is 18 and he loves to jump into rivers or lakes or the ocean. I hope you get to do lots more fun things this summer. Hang in there and hug your mom every day. Vicki Rhodes <vrhodes@bpchurch> Battle Ground, WA - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 6:46 PM CDT What a special boy you are! We are adopting a baby boy as soon as he is born. Hopefully in the next 2 weeks. As I read about you I pray for you and I pray that my son will be as brave and as special as you are. God allows nothing to happen without reason. The reasons are not always clear, but God's love for us is clear! Keep focused on that as hundreds of people are praying for you! Shelly Kelly <skelly@bpchurch.com> Vancouver, WA Clark - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 6:05 PM CDT Wow Mitch, how blessed you are to have affected so many lives and have so many prayers lifting to our Father in Heaven on your behalf! The Burnetts, one of our clients, let us know of your trials. What a battle you and your family are fighting together! Can you see how precious your life is to your family, both biological and spiritual? My own children, ages 9 and 11, are praying for you too. We wanted to remind you to trust in God who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think (Eph 3:20) and remember that His ways are not our ways. God has a plan for your life. James (5:11) says that we count those blessed who endured. That we have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord's dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. And Job, through his trials, not only heard about God but came to "see" God in a very personal way (Job 42:5). May your faith and belief in Jesus Christ increase a thousand times during this painful time in your life. You are loved precious one! Continue to fight the good fight and keep your eyes focused on Jesus! Gabriele Massie <gabrielemassie@earthlink.net> Brush Prairie, WA USA - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 2:50 PM CDT Hi Mitch. I have just received an email through Crossroads and wanted to let you know that you are in so many peoples prayers. We are praying and thinking of you and know that the Lord is GOOD in all situations and we look forward to your healing. Dani Wilson Camas, WA USA - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 12:42 AM CDT Hi Mitch! I found the link to your web page in Zachary Finestone's guestbook. When I saw that you live in Vancouver I had to visit. I lived in Vancouver for almost 20 years and now live in Richland, WA. I went to youth group at Crossroads Community Church and then taught at Riverview Elem. before moving here almost 8 years ago. My youngest son, Aidan, is almost done with 3 years of chemo for ALL. He is 4 1/2 years old. His brother, Andrew, is 7. I will add you to my prayer list, and will check in again soon. Elizabeth Goodwin (Munro when living in Vanc.) www.caringbridge.org/wa/aidangoodwin Richland, WA - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 11:00 AM CDT Hi Mitch, You don't know me, but I wanted to email you to let you know that I was thinking about you and praying for you and your family. Ms. Barbara Cox forwarded me an email about you. As an 8 year old, it must be tough trying to understand all that is happening to you. You might even be a little scared. I am over in Iraq now and I get scared sometimes, too. But, like me, if you have faith and know that God has a mission for you, and that he'll take care of you, you won't have to be afraid anymore. I will keep checking in on you, soldier. Keep your chin up. That's an order! Major John Matthews John Matthews <john.matthews1@us.army.mil> Iraq/Kuwait - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 3:02 AM CDT tuesday night care group in agoura hills prays for you! rick (brad's friend) rick nagasawa agoura hills , ca usa - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:02 PM CDT Hi, I just wanted to stop by and let you know that we are praying for you and your family and hope that you continue to do great! You are a very strong and courageous young man and I just know that you can beat this! Cherryl Kirby www.caringbridge.org/fl/chriskirby <ckirby21@adelphia.net> Wellington, FL USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 10:42 PM CDT Thanks for visiting Jonathan's page! We are glad to hear that you are doing ok. We will be praying for your family. Kelly ( Jonathan's mom) <www.caringbridge.org/tn/bibleman> Knoxville, Tn - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 9:49 PM CDT Hey Mitch, hang in there. Life can be so tough sometimes. Remember the fun times and look forward wih hope to the future... Ed Battle Ground, Wa 98604 - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 9:33 PM CDT Mitch, We heard about your story from another fellow prayer warrior in the Vancouver, Washington area, (Brad Burnett). Your courage and positive attitude along with the faith in God will help you through. Happy to hear that you are feeling better each day. Our prayers a with you always. Michael & Tammi The Morris Family <Morrisx4@inetarena.com> Vancouver, Wa USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 4:38 PM CDT Mitch, stand strong through things that are happening now. I am almost 8 years old and I go to Crossroads and have lived in Portland for about 2 months and have had a lot of tough times and struggles. My Dad is not in my life and it's been that way most of my life and I still feel a empty spot because of that. God can do anything. God has already changed things for the better in my life, I have a step dad who is very nice and is a Christian and I will be praying that God will take care of things for you. Love, Callie Callie Rushing <Calgabiegirl@aol.com> Portland, OR USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 4:37 PM CDT Mitch: We admire your bravery for facing this life circumstance head on. Remember that God knows our needs before we ever do and that He will take care of you no matter what. We'll be praying for healing so that you can get back to doing what you want to do instead of what you have to do. Keep up the good work, we're very proud of you. The Terreson's (Gabe, Kim, Gage, Baby & Coco) Vancouver, Wa USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 4:34 PM CDT We heard about your website via Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver WA. We'll be praying that the Lord will help you keep your spirits up as you and your family wait on His help and grace. John & Jill Evans Portland, OR U.S.A. - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 4:22 PM CDT Mitch: The Burnett's sent out a prayer request for you and encourged folks to visit your website. I just wanted you to know that I am praying for you and your family. Dale Dale Lough <dwlough@hotmail.com> Vancouver, WA USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 4:18 PM CDT Mitch and Famiy: I saw a post you made on another persons site and I wanted to stop by and say hello. I am glad to hear you are feeling better and getting hungry again. Keep on fighting!! Blessings, Susan and Big Jake Griffin www.caringbridge.com/page/jakegriffin jupiter, fl usa - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:10 PM CDT Hi Mitch, or should I say " WUZ UP", that's how my boy's talk..We are praying for you and your family. Be brave, have fun, and know that you ALL are loved. God Bless You... The Rubino Family Battle Ground, WA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 11:49 AM CDT You are such a brave young man. Our prayers are with you. Life is so precious, so enjoy all the special moments. The Davis' Battle Ground, WA USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 0:46 AM CDT Hey Mitch!!! Looks like you had a good time at the lake. And managed to stay cool during the heat. We are so glad to hear that you are getting better, and that you are getting your voice back too!!! Wahooo! Keep up the good work, you're an inspiration to others. Stay strong and come and play some day soon! You are in our thoughts and our prayers. Brad & Shelley Burnett <brad.burnett@comcast.net> Vancouver, WA USA - Monday, July 21, 2003 9:19 PM CDT Hi Mitchell, We're thinking about you, you are in our hearts and in our prayers. Hopefully you will be able to enjoy some of the summer that is left now that you are feeling a little better! Pat Jorgenson/Ruth Lazzaro <BJ11912@aol.com> Port Orchard, WA USA - Sunday, July 20, 2003 8:16 PM CDT Hello Mitch and family,. great to read your story and see you are doing well so soon. We did chemo too, and it was stinking, so hang on and hope it all goes easy!! There is hope at the finish of all this.! We would love to keep up with your site, so have added you to our list , and my girls love the tattoo idea! Mine would sag, I am too old I tell them. Best of wishes and strength to you. Mary Alice Dorschel <jay.dorschel@verizon.net> suffolk, va - Friday, July 18, 2003 9:34 PM CDT Hello Mitch, Your Aunt Di works for us in our salon and we talk about you everyday! Your courage is inspiring to all of us. She showed my her new tatoo yesterday, it is sooo beautiful. I will keep you, and your parents in my prayers. Have a fun summer! Christa DiStefano Christa DiStefano <christasue@msn.com> Spokane, WA USA - Friday, July 18, 2003 12:48 AM CDT Hey Mitch and Family, I am glad that you found our page.. and glad that you are handling chemo so well right now. Hope that will continue. We will check in on you now that we know you are out there. www.caringbridge.org/fl/zacharyfinestone Scott, Rebecca and Zachary Finestone <srfinestone@hotmail.com> Jensen Beach, FL USA - Thursday, July 17, 2003 5:10 PM CDT hi mitch its me your cousin alex i missed seeing you here at home when you were in the hospital. i hope you get way better soon.good job being strong through you bad hospital experience. alex vancouver, wa - Tuesday, July 15, 2003 10:28 PM CDT Hi Mitch... I miss you. We sure had a good time when we came to visit. I think about you everytime i see my tatoo! ha ha ha love you a bunch Aunt Di Di <jndi-i@comcast.net> Spokane, wa USA - Tuesday, July 15, 2003 6:06 PM CDT What a good looking boy! I have a five year old boy who had a medulloblastoma, surgery 2/12/02 also at Doernbecher. What great care they receive there. God bless Mitch. Joanne Stewart <jastewartz1@charter.net> Stanfield, OR USA - Tuesday, July 15, 2003 0:05 AM CDT Hi, I have been reading your posts on the cerebellar mutism list. I just wanted to tell you that we have been through very much the same thing with our son Kyle. PFS and Mutism. He was dx'd at age 4 with medulloblastoma. In 10 days, it will be 8 yrs since his diagnosis. :) Hang in there, it does get better. Mitch you are a very brave young man. Lori <timandlori77@msn.com> Tacoma, WA USA - Saturday, July 12, 2003 5:56 PM CDT Hi Mitchel Boy, Keep up the good work with your talking. It's just going to get better and better. Bill and I think about you every day. Give your mom and dad a big kiss for me their doing a great job! Luv you all :) Julie and Bill Vancouver, WA Clark - Saturday, July 12, 2003 3:10 PM CDT Hi Again Mitch! I thought I would write in here again since Grandma wrote the other one basically. I just want you to know I am thinking of you every day! And your in my prayers! I love you so much and I know you will get better soon! I love you so much! Chelsy* Chelsy <cjae788@comcast.net> Spokane, Wa USA - Saturday, July 12, 2003 1:38 PM CDT Mitch my thoughts and prayers are with you every minuet.I love you so much! I will see you tonight! Love Grandma Grandma Janice Nordman, ID USA - Friday, July 11, 2003 6:33 PM CDT we love you mitch! Chelsy <cjae788@comcast.net> Spokane, Wa Spokane - Friday, July 11, 2003 6:26 PM CDT Mitch - we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. My daughter Victoria (17) has had surgeries for three GBMs since October, is on her 38th radiation treatment today and gets chemo very day. She, like you, looks like a million bucks. I expect both of you to get well, and do something good with the rest of your life. The pursuit of life is a day-by-day endeavor. Vic has shown us how to live it and it has made a wonderful improvement in life for all of us. She is "stomping on the terra" every day, be sure you do the same! Mike Songin <mjsongin@yahoo.com> Clarence , NY USA - Friday, July 11, 2003 3:22 PM CDT Mitch- You are so handsome!! Glad to hear you are talking. That's a huge step! Keep working at it. It'll get easier. We will be praying for you and hoping that your chemo goes smoothly and works wonders. Will check in again soon- Jennifer Kaelei's mom- www.caringbridge.org/ar/kaelei <kjmcdonald@cox-internet.com> Bella Vista, AR USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 11:40 AM CDT Hi Mitch!! We hope that you are doing better. We want you to know that we are praying for you and that we hope you get well very soon. 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