Guestbook Achives
5/13/00 - 5/30/00
Aunt Nean - 05/30/00 23:24:24
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Lauren I am so glad you had a great day with Mommy and I at the mall! What a little shopper you were, and that new play house is going to look great in your backyard. I was very glad to see you happy and smiling and talking to me all about Band-Aids, hot dogs, and butterflies! I cant wait to wear the T-shirt you picked out for me at the Disney store, and yours is going to look great on you too...with those sunglasses and new hat you got...BABY you are going to look just stunning! :o) Hug that butterfly hat you got and don't let her fly away! :o) Loves and Hugs to you!
Margi - 05/30/00 22:34:39
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Hi Lauren! I heard that you shopped with Mom and Aunt Nean today and had lots of fun! So, you like pink & purple M&M's today? That sounds so good to me, too. Ivy and I have been doing housework today, mostly cleaning up all the hair that she sheds! Well tomorrow I am going to visit some "Kenzie" puppies, I'll give them a squeeze and a kiss for you! Hope you have happy dreams tonight, Lauren! Love, Margi
Karen - 05/30/00 00:52:03
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Hi....my name is Karen and I live in Alabama....I'm a friend of Garys. I know ya'll don't know me but I just wanted you to know that you are all in my prayers and on our prayer list at Church. I have three children of my own and this touches me very muc . Please hold on to your faith and to each other. God bless.
Margi - 05/28/00 22:37:49
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Hi Lauren! We are grilling our hamburgers right now for supper. Ivy always hangs around the frill in case meat falls and then when it cools down she licks the drip pan. How was your BBQ? Hope you felt well enough to play with Aunt Nean! time to eat! S eet dreams, Lauren! Love, Margi
maryellen - 05/28/00 12:37:57
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Each time I check up on your progress I am overwhelmed by the whole situation. Since I have been traveling on this journey with you I have been able to appreciate all the gifts that I have. Things that use to be a big deal and cause a ruckus are now seen hrough new eyes. I know this is sort of selfish of me to turn this into a me thing, but I am so thankful for the little things and reading your journal helps keep things in perspective. Love to you and your family.
Margi - 05/27/00 13:13:36
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Good Morning, Lauren!! It's cloudy and cool here in Michigan this morning! Ivy and I had our walk and now we have to go out and finish planting our flowers before it rains. I'm hoping your day has some sunshine and smiles and playing with Timmy. And, hop fully, you see Aunt Nean and her Labbies! Oh no, cover your face 'cause they're going to give you big, sloppy Labby kisses!!! Love, Margi
Margi - 05/27/00 02:53:09
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Hi Lauren!! I boo-booed and missed writing to you yesterday and I felt so bad about that! I planted more plants next to your tree today with Ivy trying to help me. She stepped in the dirt and tried to eat the compost--she was so naughty I had to put her back in the house for a while! I hope you are feeling well enough to join your family in all their fun this weekend. It's going to rain here so we'll have our picnic inside. Hope you have pleasant dreams, Lauren! Love, Margi To Lauren's Mom & Dad: I eceived your lovely note and beautiful picture of Lauren. You 2 are in my prayers daily---I can't imagine the burden you carry but I have faith that God is beside you, helping you each day. Enjoy this weekend with your family!!!
Jane - 05/26/00 11:20:25
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Hi Lauren, I am SOOOOO happy that you are back at home with Mommy, Daddy, and Timmy! Did you see that Aunt Nean and I brought our fishies from the classroom over to swim in your tank for the summer? Can you and Timmy help Mommy take care of them? There sure are alot of fish in that tank now, aren't there? I heard that Kenzie is going swimming at Grandma's this weekend, she should have fun in the pond. I hope you'll get to see her there. Have a great weekend with everyone. Tell Mommy and Aunt Nean to take lots of pictures to share with everyone, okay? See you soon. Love, Jane
Carrie Ray - 05/26/00 01:01:03
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Lauren, I am thrilled to hear that you got to come home and that you are doing soooo much better. Have a great weekend and make sure you eat lots of food and enjoy being with your family Love to All Carrie
Grandma - 05/25/00 22:31:48
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Dearest Lauren: I hope you will never have to personally feel the desperation of watching someone you love go through what you endoured this past week. To see you not want to talk, play, sing, read a bood, eat or drink was torture for all of us. We tried ard to keep our spirits up and help your mom and dad. Thankfully the results are positive and we can again see a light at the end of the tunnel. I know there are more rough spots ahead but you have bounced back again with your remarkable spirit and if you can, so can we. Love Grandma and Grandpa
SueBee (from the Lab board) - 05/25/00 18:02:23
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Hi Lauren and Family. I was so glad to hear that the tumor is shrinking. Here's to only good news from here on out. God Bless!
Aunt Eileen - 05/25/00 16:42:50
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Lauren. Although your mom & dad were not happy about how sick you have been, Dr. Kline's good news yesterday about the tumor starting to shrink, will certainly lift their spirits. Things are looking up Lauren. As you move on to the next hurdle remember t at we're all behind you, and here to help in any way we can. (Bill, remember my little soapbox speech via pager? I'm a believer-more good news will follow-stay positive) Love you all!
Kathryn - 05/25/00 13:23:16
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Dear Sweet Lauren ... You don't know me but thanks to Aunt Nean's Journal, I have been watching you for a couple of weeks. There are lots of us that you will never meet, but we are keeping you and your family close in our thoughts and prayers. And your ood News is proof positive that God does indeed answer prayers. I look forward to Aunt Nean's Journal soon telling all of us that you are home and playing happily. Our hearts are with you, Lauren. Kathryn, New Orleans
Patti - 05/25/00 11:27:53
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Lauren - so GLAD to hear the latest news - sure hope all continues to go well as you move forward in combatting this nasty disease. WE all continue to pray for you and your family. Take care Patti
Jane - 05/25/00 00:15:14
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Hi Lauren, I just got Aunt Nean's email that your tumor has shrunk! Mommy and Daddy must be doing cartwheels right now. I'm glad that you're feeling a little bit better, hopefully you'll be home with Timmy soon. Keep hanging tough, Lauren- remember ev ryone is sending good thoughts and lots of prayers. Love, Jane
Margi - 05/24/00 23:49:07
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Hi Lauren! I'm home now and so is Ivy. She didn't leave my side today--I think she was afraid I would leave her again. I bought some very tall beautiful flowers --Hollyhocks--to plant next to your tree and some pretty green and white grasses for the fron of the garden bed. Think I might just name it Lauren's Garden!! Feeling any better, yet? Boy, I hope so--you have to get back home to be with Timmy! Good night precious Lauren! I hope you dream about playing with little, fluffy yellow puppies!!! Love, Margi
Carrie Ray - 05/22/00 20:45:07
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Lauren, I hope you start feeling better real fast so you can go home and play with your brother. Hugs& Kisses
Jane Block - 05/22/00 15:19:29
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Bill - please call me - work 973-644-5411, home 908-788-7819. I have a friend who's daughter had neuroblastoma at 6 mos. and is now 16 years old!! I'd like you to talk to this woman. Also - my parents have connections at St. Jude's Children's Hosp. We're praying for you all....CALL ME!!!
Margi - 05/22/00 13:02:45
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Hi Precious Lauren! It's a sunny Texas morning and my last day visiting with my little girl. I am painting Morning Glories on her bedroom walls, in purples, and lots of green leaves. Morning Glories are vibrant, beautiful flowers and when they get lots o sunshine they bloom endlessly. Just like your medicines are going to help you be healthy. I hope your day has some sunshine for you, Lauren!! Love, Margi
Jane - 05/22/00 01:36:02
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Hi Lauren, I just got home from work and checked to see if Aunt Nean updated your page. I'm so sorry that you are still having such a rough time, it really has been a terrible week, hasn't it? I hope that you are having sweet dreams right now and wake u in the morning feeling a lot better. Try to keep smiling, and know that better things should be happening soon. Love, Jane
- 05/21/00 20:26:32
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Joanne (CLL from the Lab Board) - 05/20/00 17:32:37
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Hi Lauren: I have been keeping track of you by reading what your Aunt Nean posts on our Lab Bulletin Board. I am very sad today to read about your fever and stay in the hospital. I hope you are feeling better soon and can go home. I always keep you in my thoughts. I planted a new lilac bush in my backyard this week and I will think of you each morning when I look out at it. Get well soon little one.
Margi - 05/20/00 14:24:35
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Hi Sweet Lauren! I didn't know that you were suffering so much from your Chemo. Praying hard for you to feel better and get back home with Timmy, Mom, & Dad. It's been raining hard here in Texas, lots of thunder and lightening! Caesar and Chance don't lik getting their feet wet outside so we have to coax them outside! Then they get cookies when they come back. Asking God's very special blessings on you, Lauren! Love, Margi
Jane - 05/20/00 12:43:46
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Hi Lauren, I hope that you are feeling a little better this morning. It's been a really rough week for you, hasn't it? I hope that you'll be back at home very soon. Aunt Nean and I are getting ready for our last week of school with the kids before summ r vacation starts. Does that mean you get to take care of our fishies again? They are always so happy when they can come and live in your big fish tank with all your fish. I hope that you're feeling much better soon, hang tough, Lauren. Remind Mommy and Daddy that if they need help with anything to please ask. Feel better, Love, Jane
Charlie Anzman - 05/20/00 03:16:20
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Bill and Nean (and Barb)...Know you were facing difficult times ahead before this update. I can't begin to imagine what it's like for you at this point. My family's prayers are with all of you, and of course Lauren. God Speed. Charlie
Aunt Nean - 05/19/00 20:01:13
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Thanks for the update Bill. I have been trying to do that for 2 nights now, but Geocities has been acting up. Will add it to my journal entry.
Lauren's Dad - 05/19/00 18:21:39
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Update: Lauren was readmitted into the hospital on Tuesday with signs of a fever. She wasn't eating or drinking well. Since then, she has been experiencing the full effect of the high dose chemotherapy that she received last week. She is currently receiving IV fluids, antibiotics, and morphine for pain. She hasn't been running a high fever, but she has had little or no appetite. Deb and I have been alternating back and forth for overnite stays. Lauren has not been sleeping well, so the nights have been pretty long. We are hopeful that she will be well enough to come home early next week. I am posting this information here because a number of people have called and were unaware that Lauren was in the hospital.
Margi - 05/19/00 13:32:09
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Hi Lauren!! Sorry I've missed a couple of days but I'm having a great time being here in Houston with my daughter. I hope you are feeling better today and back home with Timmy. This morning is so hot & humid, the dogs are sleepiong after a romp outside nd then chasing and rolling around inside. Praying for your good health, Lauren! Love, Margi
Odem - 05/17/00 15:36:37
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Hi Lauren and Timmy, we are thinking about you today, hope your ear is feeling better, kiddo! Timmy, I hope you had a great day and got to do some fun things!
Margi - 05/16/00 16:34:04
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Hi Lauren!! Very cloudy, rainy day here. I hope you are felling beeter with your new blood--do you think I would have more energy with some new blood?? I am going to visit my little girl in Texas, yes that BIG place I went to last Feb. I am going to give her lots of hugs, go shopping with her, and play with her dogs. Tell Timmy I hope he does well when he hops today. I'm not sure I could hop as long as he probably will! I'm hoping you have a good day! Sweet dreams tonight, Lauren! Love, Margi
Margi - 05/16/00 01:22:05
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Hi Lauren!! Today was a cold but pretty day in Michigan. I had to wear a coat & hat to walk Ivy. I guess you had to go back to the hospital today for a blood transfusion. You have gone through so many tests a procedures, more than most adults have never ndured. I guess if this is what is going to make you better then you must do it. I think about you every morning on my walk and ask God to give you some happiness during your day. Pleasant dreams, Lauren! Love, Margi
grandma - 05/15/00 22:38:36
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Dear Lauren Grandpa and I are so glad that you were home for Mothers Day. I loved spending my day with you and Timmy. We had fun playing ball and bubbles with both of you. I know today was rough having to get a transfusion but it will make you feel so muc better. You are such a fighter it is an inspiration for all of us. I hope you know how loved you are and that we will be here to help all we can. Love you always, grandma
Mark Richardson - 05/15/00 16:49:27
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Bill, Lauren and your whole family remain in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Mark and Carolyn
The Hockenberry's - 05/15/00 13:42:06
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Lauren, We want you to know that even though your treatments are harder,we know that you have what it takes in your heart and soul to beat this,and make a full recovery. You are such a special little girl, God made you that way for a reason!
Margi - 05/15/00 02:21:45
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Hello Lauren!! I heard that you and Aunt Nean were watching Labby's puppies on the computer last night. They are all so tiny, just like Beanie Babies! Did you give your Mom a big hug and kiss today for Mother's Day? I hugged & kissed my Mom and so did Iv ! She loves her Grandma, especially when Grandma is cooking! Sweet dreams, Lauren! Love, Margi
Melanie - 05/14/00 18:13:34
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Hi tough girl! I'm sorry to hear that you got so sick with your new treatment. I hope it gets easier for you. You must be so proud of your big brother. Way to go Timmy!! Happy Mother's Day Deb! You are a fantastic mom and your kids are lucky to have you Was Aunt Nean a good babysitter ? I'm sure you did your best to wear her out. Who was the special visitor? Bye for now. Lots of love from my whole family! We're praying for you!
Margi - 05/14/00 01:51:18
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Good evening, Lauren!! Well, I can just imagine the fun you've had tonight with Aunt Nean!! And I hope I hear who the surprise guest was that came with her! I can picture you girls trying on hats, painting your toenails, and chatting about girl stuff!! H pe you have sweet dreams tonight, Lauren! Love, Margi
Carrie Ray - 05/13/00 02:38:20
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Lauren, I am glad that to see that you are home again. I keep checking your page to see how you are doing. Hugs and Kisses Carrie
