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- Friday, July 11, 2003 8:39 PM CDT

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Hi Elliott, I am glad to see things are going well for you.
Just wanted to drop in and see if you were interested in visiting Smile Quilts, just click on the graphic below to visit our site, we would love to make an online quilt just for you.




Angel Chris and all your friends at Smile Quilts
chrisrusso_@hotmail.com
- Friday, July 11, 2003 8:38 PM CDT

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hello Elliott and Family,
My name is Jenna, and I was born wiht a rare bone disease. Elliott, keep smiling that cute smile of yours. Elliotts story helps encourage me and inspire me as well.
Elliott and your family are in my prayers.
http://www.matmice.com/homef/ighterandchampion
Jenna <hockeykid@telus.net>
Kamloops, BC Canada - Wednesday, June 25, 2003 2:36 AM CDT

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Hello Elliott! This is Mason's Mom. I just wanted to say hello and hope your having a super-great summer. Hope our families can get together soon and you & Mason can get to know each other.
Christie Gordley <christie95992001@yahoo.com>
Augusta, KY Bracken - Thursday, June 12, 2003 9:29 AM CDT

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Hello Elliot and Family
Our 5yo daughter was diagnosed Jan25, 2003 with stage II favorable Wilms. We are fairly new with treatment and all that goes with it. Your last entry was so warm and reassuring to parents like myself in the midst of all the treatments. It was neat to find out that your son likes gymnastics and dance--my daughter does also. Also, I have been in MOPs for 8 years (this is my last year,) and I know how much it has changed me and how our MOPs community has rallied around us during this stressful time. I am so happy to hear that Elliot is doing well, that gives me the hope that one day we too can be able to say we are in remission and doing well. God's Blessings to you and your family for sharing your story and reaching out to others like us. My daughters webpage is: www.caringbridge.org/wi/kate . We'll be praying for cancerfree checkups for you Elliot!
Grace Olsen(Mom to Kate 5yo, Sam 7yo, Jonathan 8yo) <olsens5@execpc.com>
Waukesha, WI - Wednesday, March 19, 2003 11:29 PM CST

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I was just reading through your page and was really touched by the story. I am 14 years old and i was diagnosed with Wilms tumor when i was 3. It then came back in my lungs later. Now I am doing fine! When I look back on the whole thing all I can remember is the good things, like racing through the halls or squirting my doctors with water guns! Now that I'm older and starting to deal with the side affects of the treatment I have been researching the tumor and cancer in general. I hope to become an oncologist someday! Just remember to look forward to everyday and keep going, life is worth it!
Michelle
- Sunday, February 2, 2003 9:06 PM CST

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I just read what you wrote in the guestbook. I lost my daughter Brandi Watson in 1995 to Wilms Tumor she had just turned 6yrs. old 13 days earlier. She was in remission for a short time before she relapsed. It always does my heart good when I hear a that a child has beaten Wilms. Keep strong and my prayers will be with you. Your little trooper is handsome.
Anita Cue <michaela95@earthlink.net>
Shelby, NC USA - Monday, January 06, 2003 at 03:56 PM (CST)

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Hi Elliot,
I am glad that you are doing so well. I know that it hasn't been easy. You must be a tough guy! Please pray for my tough guy Jacob. He is just getting started with his chemo and we hope that he can do as good as you. We will remember you in prayer too! Robin
Robin Price <jbrjprice@msn.com>
Boone, NC USA - Friday, November 08, 2002 at 08:03 PM (CST)

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Our son Evan was diagnosed with Wilms on March 13,2000. He had one kidney removed. It had spread to his lung, so he had radiation and chemo. He's been off Chemo for 2 years now!!! He is doing great!! God bless our cancer kids! They are very brave.
Rhonda Lobodzinski <Lobods4@aol.com>
Boothwyn, PA USA - Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at 09:47 AM (CDT)

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hi, my son jacob who is 4 years old has wilms also. he had his left kidney removed july 12,2002. your story is so much like mine. he has stage 3 wilms and had to under go radiation and is still getting chemo. your son gives me hope. i don't understand how people go threw this without the Lords help. God bless your family i'll keep your son in my prayers. please keep my son in your prayers as well. thanks alicia greenleaf
Alicia Greenleaf <cgreenleaf@charter.net>
Duncansville, PA USA - Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 04:36 PM (CDT)

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Thanks for signing the CancerKids.org guestbook! I didn't see your son's story listed on our site. Perhaps I missed it, but if it's not there, please feel free to submit it.

God bless,

Kenny
Kenny <webmaster@cancerkids.org>
Fort Lauderdale, FL USA - Monday, September 30, 2002 at 12:48 PM (CDT)

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MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU! I AM GOING TO RN SCHOOL RIGHT NOW AND HOPE TO BE ABLE TO WORK WITH SICK CHILDREN. STAY BRAVE AND KEEP GOD FIRST IN YOUR LIFE!
LISA MITTS
- Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 01:12 AM (CDT)

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My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have a 6 year old cousin who had a Wilm's tumor removed from his kidney a little less then a year ago, he was doing well until this week, since May he has developed a tumor which has wrapped around his intestine and stomache. We are praying very hard for his recovery. God Bless!!
Amanda
- Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 12:56 PM (CDT)

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Hi, I am in the process of writing an article for the Freeport,Il "iNK" about WILMS tumors and in support of an area child who has been diagnosed with a second WILMS and has recently lost his second kidney. My research led to your page. God bless you all. Life is so precious. Hang in there and give your child a big hug from all of us here. I spoke with my subject's mother tonight before they were to return to Madison for radiation and she told me, "If my child can smile through all of this then I can too." My prayers are with you.-Tony
Tony Carton <tcarton@blkhawk.net>
Stockton, IL Jo Daviess - Saturday, August 10, 2002 at 03:46 AM (CDT)

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Hello Elliott, Jill, Craig & Nate!
I found Elliott's website while checking on some of our other children and I'm totally enchanted with him! What a cutie (and looks like a pistol too! Ha!). I wanted to tell you two things - one, I will be praying that Elliott continues doing so well. I loved the pictures at DisneyWorld! How wonderful that you all had such a nice time. Secondly, I wanted to tell you that I am a Quilting Angel with Smile Quilts. We are ladies who love to 'stitch' virtual online quilts to bring smiles to the children. They are all customized quilts. I would like to invite you to all come visit our site and look at some of the quilts we have done for other special children (including my own grandson Jacob), and then if you would like, we Angels would LOVE to make Elliott his very own online quilt. Just click on the graphic I'm leaving and it will bring you right to our site. If you ever want one made for Elliott, just let us know (instructions on the site) and we Quilting Angels will start stitching away for him! More importantly, I will be back to check on him and wanted to let you know he and your family are in our prayers.
~Angel Hugs~
Jean Ilderton
Quilting Angel Smile Quilts
http://www.smilequilts.com



Jean Ilderton <jean@jeanilderton.com>
Tucson, AZ - Tuesday, July 09, 2002 at 02:36 PM (CDT)

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My niece was diagnosed with the Wilms tumor in November 2001. She underwent 23 weeks of chemotherapy and about 5 radiation treatments. She also had her left kidney removed. Early June 2002, she started showing symptoms like she had with the first tumor. On June 15, 2002, Johns Hopkins found another golf ball size tumor on the right side of her abdomen as well as a spot on her lung. She is now labeled as a stage IV. She will also have a brain scan on July 23rd. Please anyone who reads this, pray for my niece, Kayla!
Janine Tipton <jtipton@ccbcmd.edu>
Baltimore, Maryland USA - Tuesday, July 09, 2002 at 07:36 AM (CDT)

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Greetings, I trying to locate anyone with or with information about mesenchymal chondrosarcoma. My 4 yr old granddaughter was dx with this two weeks ago.
MiMi Olsson <mimi-olsson@attbi.com>
Attleboro, MA 02703 - Sunday, July 07, 2002 at 07:26 PM (CDT)

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I am a first-time visitor to your website. Elliott is a beautiful little guy! I'm happy that all is going well for him. Praise the Lord!

"O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever." (Psalm 136:1)

Carl Mohme <cmohme@hotmail.com>
Florissant, MO USA - Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 05:39 PM (CDT)

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I am almost a 34 year survivor of wilms tumor. June 10 will be 34 years for me. I am 36 now & still cancer free. I did have side effects from my treatments. I ended up having 3 major back operations in 1979 & 1980.
Tim Bain <tjbain@ccrtc.com>
spencer, IN USA - Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 03:19 PM (CDT)

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Hi there!
Glad to see all is going well on your end!
Wanted to drop by (mom if you want a pix on front page email me) and tell you

chris
Gooch’s Page
<chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
- Wednesday, May 08, 2002 at 08:40 AM (CDT)

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hey i am 15 year old girl that has a little cousin that is 6 and has a brain tumor i am very glad that your son is doing good because he is sooo sweet lookin. I would like to hear more of you.
tasha <tasha_dolphins@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 11:17 PM (CDT)

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Hello, and God bless you and your family. My name is Miriah and I am 9 yrs old I to was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor 10.05.96 I am a CANCER SURVIVOR and its great. Love Always, Ria
Miriah Mendoza <cancerygemini@yahoo.com>
sacramento, CA USA - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 06:51 PM (CST)

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My prayers are with you. My daughter Naomi was diagnosed with Wilms on 04.01.94. This August will mark 5 years of remission. I know how you feel the night before a check-up, I usually don't sleep. Trust in your faith and friends to help you through those long days. Also I hope your child's wish is granted. One organization that may be able to help is called Give Kids The World. They helped with our daughter's wish. They were great-------God bless
Frank Johnston <Dallisonfn@aol.com>
Elkhart, IN Elkhart - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 01:19 PM (CST)

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Hello Jill my son Drew had a wilms removed on 1-28-02 it was about six pounds on his right kidney.It was a stage 3 with favorable histology.He has already finished with radiation and his in chemo.We know it is in gods hands.We will be praying for you and your family.Marty
Marty & Leeann <mhowington@rjsonline.net>
Rock Hill, SC us - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 08:22 AM (CST)

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HI
HANG IN THERE..........
MY NEICE WHO IS 2 YEARS OLD JUST FOUND OUT SHE HAD WILMS
IN DECEMBER. SHE ALSO HAD SURGERY TO TAKE THE LEFT KIDNEY AND THE TUMOR. AT FIRST IT WAS SO MENTALLY CRAZY. SHE HAS BEEN GOING TO JOHNS HOPKINS CHILDREN HOSPITAL SINCE DECEMBER. NOW SHE IS JUST GOING FOR RADIATION AND CHEMO, OTHER THAN NOT HAVING ANY HAIR SHE LOOKS AND ACTS LIKE A CHILD WITH NO MEDICAL PROBLEMS. KIDS BOUNCE BACK SO FAST IT'S REMARKABLE.
HANG ON AND GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
BEVERLY MCINTYRE <BEVERLYAMCINTYRE@AOL.COM>
SALISBURY, MD USA - Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 01:14 PM (CST)

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hello all. What handsome boys!!!
My son was diagnosed at 3 1/2 with leukemia, so I know firsthand how scary and hard this is.
No matter how good the prognosis, your world comes to a screaching halt that day.
Its unreal how much of an impact the words of a perfect stranger can have on your life!
I will be praying for all of you.

Chris
www.geocities.com/goochsplace
<chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
Bethel, CT - Friday February 15, 2002 1:35 PM CST

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Hi Jill,

My name is Len, I also have a child with cancer. I realize first hand how helpless you feel as a parent. I'm glad to here how well Elliot is doing. I hope his wish is granted. My son Andrew has received his wish of a trip to Disney World that we are planning in late March. Andrew's website is www.caringbridge.com/canada/andrewmizzoni.com
All my best and prayers to you and your little cutie. Len
Len Mizzoni <lmizzoni@citynationalleasing.com>
Toronto, On Canada - Thursday February 14, 2002 10:36 AM CST

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Jill,

As a mother myself, I can't imagine what it would be like to see your child go through all of this. I am so glad that you put it in the Lord's hands. It is hard to keep the faith in times of heartache or struggle, but you sound solid in your faith. I know that the Lord will carry you and your son through this and I will pray that he heals Elliott. Thank you for your letter that you left on my mailbox. I will definitely send you my donation to help you reach your goal. May God bless you and your family.
Lisa Ballard <lballard03@aol.com>
Burlington, Ky - Thursday February 14, 2002 1:11 AM CST

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Hi, I am your neighbor and I would love to help with your Team in Training. I proposed to some of the ladies in our neighborhood (Pebble Creek)today that we have a neigborhood yard sale with all proceeds to go to whatever your family needs it for. I hope this is okay with you. My husband will donate all the neccesary copywork and I will donate the money for the ad in the paper and prayerfully our neighbors will donate the rest. I was thinking of April. Perhaps April 20th and 21st. Please let me know if this is good for you..Thank you for sharing..Sincerely...
Tammy Smith <tsmittys @ msn.com>
Burlington, ky usa - Saturday January 26, 2002 4:15 PM CST

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My name is Mark Hosaka and I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer during a surgery in Dec. 2001. Before then I was a very fit father of three with a beautiful wife and no medical history. I work as a police officer in the city of Henderson, Nv. I ask myself the question of why did this happen, everyday. The only answer that makes sense is that it is a test of faith. Your faith will get you through the hurdles of life. As a parent there is nothing I fear more than harm to come upon my child. Stay strong, as it sounds like you have been, and he will feed off of your strength. It won't be long before this all will seem as if it was a dream. If you have any questions, any at all, I'm available. I will be starting chemo and radiation in about three weeks. I am also part of this website (www.caringbridge.com/nv/markhosaka). God bless you all and you will be in our prayers.
Mark Hosaka, Henderson PD <ellie1@lvcm.com>
Henderson, NV - Thursday January 24, 2002 11:24 AM CST

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Hi Jill, you did a wonderful job! I'll see ya Sunday for Elliott's b-day party!
Stephenie Frye <fryeanderson@aol.com>
Hebron, Ky Boone - Thursday, January 03, 2002 at 09:08 PM (CST)

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I hope that Elliot's Christmas went well and that he is feeling fine. My son, Brandon, was diagnosed with bilateral Wilms 3 weeks ago. He's had 3 doses of chemotherapy so far. Please keep him in your prayers, as we keep other Wilms patients in ours. If anyone has a child with Wilms and would like to email me, please feel free.
David <dpride@ebay.com>
San Jose, CA US - Monday, December 31, 2001 at 01:30 PM (CST)

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Hi Elliott! How are you doing? Hope you are doing great!!Your aunt Mary.
Mary Ledford <Lonnieledford99@cs.com>
Erlanger, ky America - Wednesday, October 31, 2001 at 06:57 PM (CST)

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Dear Jill, and Elliot-
My little sister Katie is 5 years old,and was currently diagnosed with Wilms. A week ago Tuesday in fact. She is in stage III. What should I expect? She came home Tuesday, and it's alot different. Her energy and enthusiasm is almost completely gone. She cries about loosing her hair. Did Elliot lose his? Pray for her. Thank you, I'm glad to hear Elliot is doing so well!
Jill Griffin <jill_e_bean14@yahoo.com>
Thatcher, Az USA - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 10:17 AM (CDT)

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My Son also had Wilms tumor when he was seven years old. He is now ten and doing great.
I would like to know why some children do not do so well?
A little friend we knew at the out patient oncology was five when diagnosed with Wilms tumor and he died..
I am so greatful to God that he is fine.
Thanks for your web page!
You may email me at laura5@qis.net
Laura Knight <laura5@qis.net>
Westminster, Md usa - Monday, August 27, 2001 at 11:01 PM (CDT)

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hi elliott it's me nicole your cusent hope you are doing well. Well i'm fine

love,
nicole =^..^= meow

nicole <sis 3 @compuserve.com>
erlanger, ky u.s. - Sunday, August 19, 2001 at 02:56 PM (CDT)

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Dear Jill and Elliot,

Thank you so much for sending so many wonderful messages to Savannah and her family. You know what a blessing these messages are, I am sure. It is just so hard that this is the way we meet so many fantastic people....thru this icky disease.

I am so glad for you that Elliot is doing great. I will add your family to my prayers.

Savannah's Grammy
Mary Carter <cart4831@sprynet.com>
Downers Grove, IL - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 08:43 AM (CDT)

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Hello Elliot and Family

I am so glad to hear that Elliot is all done with Chemotharapy. I wish you Elliot, the very best. And I want you to know what a strong little boy you are. My prayers are with you and your family always.


Carrie Ragland Mom to Brandon DX-Wilm's&Rhabdo and Jade 12 <Lynnie888@cs.com>
Butler, PA Butler - Thursday, June 14, 2001 at 09:16 AM (CDT)

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Hi Elliot,
My name is Larry, I am Alexis'dad. I am so sorry that you and your family have to go through this, but your almost all done with that icky medicine. Thats Great!
Well you have a lot of people praying for you to get all better. So hurry up. Alexis and savannah will be right behind you.
Jill stay strong you have a beautiful little boy.

Love the Ehrhart family

Larry Ehrhart <larz2@aol.com>
Tinley Park, IL - Sunday, June 03, 2001 at 09:27 AM (CDT)

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Hi Elliot and family,
My name is Anna and my 22 month old daughter just finished her last round of chemo for Wilms Tumor stage 1. It sounds like Elliot is doing great and he is a beautiful little boy. I hope his last treatment goes well for him. We will pray for him. You have to put it all in God's hands.
Anna Willis <Pcprincess2@home.com>
chicago, il 60638 - Friday, June 01, 2001 at 03:45 PM (CDT)

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Hi, Elliott!

Your mommy told me that she started a site for you, and I am so happy to read that you have ONE treatment left! Way to go on all of your progress! I can't wait to see pictures, too.

Jill - thanks for all of your support. I am so glad that you found Alexis' site, too. All of our kids are amazing, and I feel blessed to be apart of such a network & community of faith.

Hugs -- The Olsons (Amy, Lance, Savannah & Jasmin)
Amy Olson <amyolson11@yahoo.com>
Woodridge, IL USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 02:29 PM (CDT)

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Hi, Jill, Elliott & Family,
My name is Karen, I'm one of Alexis' aunts. I just read your journal entry and my heart goes out to your family. We will add Elliott to our daily prayers. May your faith in God help you through this.
Karen Matrenec <karenslinc@aol.com>
Steger, IL USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 01:52 PM (CDT)

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