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Hi Nick,
Hope things are going well for you,

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Sue
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Love Viks

HAPPY EASTER LOVE WWW.POSTPALS.CO.UK

I know im early, but

Happy Valentines Day



Love Viks from Post Pals

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Viks

Happy Easter Love Everyone at Post Pals

Hello, Some jokes for you today,

What's a teddy bears favourite pasta ?
Tagliateddy !
Why shouldn't you take a bear to the zoo ?
Because they'd rather go to the cinema !
What is a bear's favourite drink ?
Koka-Koala !



Love Viks

Happy Valentines Day, From Everyone at Post Pals

HELLO! Came accross your website from ALL~kids. Just wanted to say HI I am mom to Jason, an almost 4 year old with ALL Pre-b, standard risk, Dx: May 9, 2003. We are on week 32 of POG 9905. Happy almost 2004!

Jason's site!

Love everyone at Post Pals

Nick,
Glad I found your site! My oldest son's name is Nick. He's a little bigger than you, 23 and 6'4". But I remember him at your age so well. Hope you're liking school and making new friends. Sounds like you like sports...that's great.
I'll be dropping back by to see how you're doing. Let us know what you're doing for fun since you started school!
Blessings to you and your family,
Debi
RAOK

Hi Nick ... Just wanted to stop by to say hello and give you a big hug. I belong to a group of ladies who stitch virtual quilts for children. When you & mom have a moment to spare please stop by Quilts of Love http://quiltsoflove.com and have a look around. We would love to make you a Quilt of Love of your very own.

Hey there, I am glad to see that you are doing well. I hope that what Amie & I set out to do with the Adopt A Kids Site is working, and you have more people praying for you and visiting your site. I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy & Healthy & Blessed Easter/Passover/spring time, whatever you prefer!!

Hi buddy - just wanted to drop by before I forget and wish you a Happy Valentine's Day!
Know many people are thinking of you that day and every day!
{Us guys can capitalize on Valentines Day too --- candy!!!}

- Tueday, February 11, 2003 2:43 PM CST

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Hey there Nick and family,

You are so fortunate to have such an involved and caring principal....but then you are a pretty special guy. I'm looking forward to seeing you this weekend.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Tueday, February 4, 2003 12:17 AM CST

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Hi Nick! Glad to hear you are doing good. I went to Florida to spend some time with my son. I had never been in a plane before but just loved it. Went out to the ocean and some of the beaches. I did not have time to go to Disney World but will next time. Sorry it had been so long since I have checked in with you. I talked to Aunt Cindy a few day's ago. I gave her this site so she can see what all everyone is saying to you. Take care and my prayers are with you. Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Sunday, February 2, 2003 6:15 PM CST

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Hi Nick! Saw you in the paper today! What a cute boy
you are! We are giving Dr. Kearney some money to run
for you! Glad you are doing great! You'll have to come
over some time and play with J.P.
Curry Family
OP, ks USA - Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 06:50 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick,
My Name is Debby, And I have "Adopted" you. I will be checking in on you every now and then to see how you are doing. I do have some experience with Kids with Leukemia. My 15 yr old daughter had leukemia and a Bone Marrow Transplant almost 2 years ago if you want to see her you can go to her Caringbridge page and check it out: http://www.caringbridge.org/oh/emilyroberts/. From what I have read in your history you are doing very well, I am so happy to hear that. I hope that you continue to feel well.
Debby Roberts <Djfrro@aol.com>
Franklin, Oh - Sunday, January 26, 2003 at 08:40 PM (CST)

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Hey guys haven’t been out here recently. Glad to read all the thoughtful things people are writing in and the number of people praying for you. Every bit helps. Love you all and we will get back down to KC for the weekend in February or March. Hope to see you all then. Kids keep up the great schoolwork. Love Aunt Lisa, Uncle Doug and Will.
Lisa Coday <dlcoday@cableone.net>
Sioux City, IA - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 09:44 PM (CST)

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Glad to see things are going well there! My friend Amie & I are trying to raise awareness for more kids' sites and get more support and prayers going. Many of us are in the same situation of having our lives turned upside down. If you havent already, soon you will be getting guestbook messages from someone who has "adopted" you (if you dont want to participate just let us know and we will understand). We know the encouragement from others is important, and even if you dont feel you need it, someone else may be visiting your site and drawing strength from you and how well you are doing! We will be praying for you .

Chris ~ Gooch's Site
Adopt a Kid's site Here

- Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 08:52 AM (CST)

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Hope all is well, you are in our prayers.
Lynn
www.caringbridge.org/pa/jessiespage, PA - Monday, January 13, 2003 at 12:12 PM (CST)

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nick,and family, we the Serum's of Riverside IA hope that you all had a great holiday, keep up the good work nick, Love you all, take care
JEFF SERUM FAMILY <JSERUM@IOWATELCOM.NET>
RIVERSIDE, IA USA - Friday, January 03, 2003 at 08:22 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick Merry Christmas
JP
Overland Park, Ks USA - Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at 07:28 PM (CST)

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Hoping that all is well there.
I just wanted to wish you a FANTASTIC HOLIDAY AND MUCH HEALTH & HAPPINESS!

Gooch & Mom
Gooch's Site

- Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 07:20 PM (CST)

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Wishing you a happy holiday season... Laura
www.caringbridge.org/ca/coltonmeyer
- Sunday, December 01, 2002 at 02:59 PM (CST)

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Just wanted to wish you a Healthy & Happy Thanksgiving
chris
Gooch's Site

- Wednesday, November 27, 2002 at 01:43 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick-
J.P. had a blast at your birthday party. Thanks for inviting
him. We are glad you're doing great in school!
Just wanted to say "HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING!"

Curry Family <Katt0p@aol.com>
Overland Park, Ks USA - Saturday, November 23, 2002 at 11:31 AM (CST)

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Hi, Nick! Sounds like you had a great Halloween! Glad you are feeling alot better! My prayers are continuing for you. The holidays will be here soon, enjoy them, dear!
Jo Ann Boyle (Aunt Arleen's friend) <criquette@wi.rr.com>
Milwaukee, WI USA - Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 04:13 PM (CST)

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Hope that you had a Great Halloween and are looking forward to an even better Thanksgiving. I am so glad that school is going well for everyone, and that you have such great teachers.

Keep those counts up.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Saturday, November 02, 2002 at 12:05 PM (CST)

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That is such good news! I'm so glad I logged on today to read about your success. Congrats to Ali on those A's. Keep up the good work, all of you. Our prayers continue.
Arleen and Harry
Augusta, wi - Friday, November 01, 2002 at 03:42 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick! Just wanted to wish you a very belated happy birthday!! I hope you had a fun celebration and that your treatment is still going well. Have a fun Halloween!
Rebecca Ryan, Disney TNT Alumni <rryan@shb.com>
Mission, KS - Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 04:34 PM (CST)

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Happy belated Birthday!!! Love, Laura
www.caringbridge.org/ca/coltonmeyer
- Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 10:02 PM (CDT)

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Hope no news is good news! Take care and my prayers are with all of you.
Judy <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Monday, October 21, 2002 at 09:04 PM (CDT)

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Hi there, hope you are doing well. We are moving then & wont have computer for 2-3 days, I wanted to wish you a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Gooch
Gooch's Site

- Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 12:42 AM (CDT)

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Hope that you had a very happy Birthday Nick. So glad to hear that you're feeling fine. Keep up the good work.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Wednesday, October 16, 2002 at 08:51 PM (CDT)

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A GREAT BIG "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to you Nick. I'm glad you are doing so well. Keep up the good work and we'll keep the prayers going. Arleen and Harry

Arleen and Harry Serum
Augusta, WI - Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at 10:54 AM (CDT)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK!!!!
I KNOW IT IS LATE BUT MY MOTHER WAS HERE OVER THE WEEK END AND SHE IS IN A WHEEL CHAIR SO I DON'T LEAVE HER DOWNSTAIRS AND COME UP TO MY OFFICE TO GET ON LINE. HOPE IT WAS A GOOD ONE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
Judy <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Monday, October 14, 2002 at 08:22 PM (CDT)

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Happy Birthday! I found your page from Gooch! We are glad that you are feeling well. We will come by and visit again sometime, Laura
laura <www.caringbridge.org/ca/coltonmeyer>
- Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 05:48 PM (CDT)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK!
J.P.
Overland Park, Ks USA - Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 09:15 AM (CDT)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK!!!!

Hope it was a good one!
chris
Gooch's Site

- Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 09:04 AM (CDT)

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That is such good news. It is great to hear that Nick is able to be in school and that his chemo in less intense. Good luck to all of you....Laura in her job and Ali in school and to you too, Mike. I feel like our prayers have been answered.
Arleen and Harry Serum
Augusta, WI US - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 07:36 PM (CDT)

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So glad to hear good news! I was a little worried with such a big gap in entries! Nick, I can't wait to hear all about school. Make sure your dad keeps us updated on how school is going. By the way Mike, Didn't you say you were going to do a marathon for TNT? Which one did you pick? I hope you still plan on doing this. I know some of us alum from Disney are planning on doing the Rock-n-Roll Marathon in June. We would love to have Nick as our honor patient again. It would be even better if you and maybe even Laura joined us! Again, I am so glad to hear things are going well. Please keep us all updated! Ali, I hope we get to see some cool art work from you this year! Take care Serum family.
Deanna And Gretchen Disney TNT Alumni
- Monday, September 16, 2002 at 08:43 AM (CDT)

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Hi guys, boring is good, we like that!
I am glad to see you are all doing well, and please do keep us updated.
chris
Gooch's Site
<chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, September 14, 2002 at 09:07 PM (CDT)

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I hope this finds you guys all doing well
enjoy the summer!
Chris & Gooch
Gooch’s Page

- Friday, July 19, 2002 at 01:29 AM (CDT)

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Hi Nick,

I was just thinking about you and hoping that you're having a wonderful summer. Tell you dad that he should put some of your Disney World pictures on the site so that the rest of us can see how much fun you had. Hope that the rest of your summer goes great.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Monday, July 15, 2002 at 07:46 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick- Hope you have a great July 4th


jp <katt0p@aol.com>
overland park, ks usa - Thursday, July 04, 2002 at 11:41 AM (CDT)

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My daily prayers are with the Serum's. Loved the pictures of you guys together in Disneyworld!
Dan Schuman <dan.schuman@eclipsys.com>
Chicago, IL USA - Tuesday, July 02, 2002 at 08:13 AM (CDT)

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Hey Nick......sorry to hear that you and your Mom had to make a trip to the hospital, but glad that you're back home again. Hope that you get over your cough and fever real soon so that you can get back to feeling great and enjoying the summer.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI 54722 - Saturday, June 29, 2002 at 10:51 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick
Hope you are feeling better. You're in our prayers.
JP & Family <Katt0p@aol.com>
OVerland park, Ks USA - Saturday, June 29, 2002 at 09:33 AM (CDT)

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Hi Nick. I'm glad you and your Mom are back home. Please get well real soon. You are in our prayers. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry Serum <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI - Friday, June 28, 2002 at 07:58 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick ~ Greetings & Salutations ~ Im So glad you are Home Sweet Home!...:o)
Debra <dabra4789@aol.com>
ks - Friday, June 28, 2002 at 07:13 PM (CDT)

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I am SO glad Nick is home and hope you guys have a great weekend!!!
Chris & Gooch
Gooch’s Page
c <chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
- Friday, June 28, 2002 at 07:02 PM (CDT)

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Glad to hear you're feeling better Nick! Hope you continue to stay feeling good and have some fun.
Karin, mom to Christine, pre-B ALL <karin.mika@law.csuohio.edu>
Berea, Ohio USA - Thursday, June 27, 2002 at 08:31 AM (CDT)

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Hi Nick ~ I am saying a Prayer for you to Feel Better & Heal quickly & get HOME SOON! ~ I think the Nurses on 4E are the Greatest, Sending you Big ((((HUGS)))),
Debra from ALL-Kids
Mom to Ben
:o)
"Live Long and Prosper"

Debra <dabra4789@aol.com>
ks usa - Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at 07:39 PM (CDT)

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NICK MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I HOPE YOU GET HOME SOON. HANG IN THERE, YOU HAVE COME A LONG WAY.
YOUR FRIEND JUDY
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Monday, June 24, 2002 at 05:59 PM (CDT)

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We hope you get well soon Nick!! We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there.

Deanna Peterson and Gretchen Jansen
Deanna and Gretchen <dschierl@kumc.edu>
- Monday, June 24, 2002 at 11:39 AM (CDT)

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Hoping it turns out to be a run of the mill virus or something minimal and you guys are home in no time!
Chris & Gooch
Gooch’s Page
<chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, June 23, 2002 at 01:53 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick-
Hey- You're one up on JP, we are working with him to get
rid of the training wheels too. That's pretty neat.
J.P. would like for you to come swimming at his grandma's
and grandpa's house. We are out there every Sunday and
most Saturday afternoons. Please give us a call @685-1841
or 681-6262(Grandma/Grandpa's house) We could even have
Josh and Bradley out too if you would like. And your sister
is more than welcome too. We are really glad you're doing
great. Your dad said you can read good too. Please give
us a call when you can come out. You're always welcome.
Thanks. JP & Family
JP <Katt0p@aol.com>
Overland Park,, ks usa - Saturday, June 22, 2002 at 11:49 AM (CDT)

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hope you guys are all doing well and enjoying the weekend
and a HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to you know who!

Chris
Gooch's page
<chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, June 15, 2002 at 12:17 AM (CDT)

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Congratulations, Nick, on learning to ride that bike. Pretty neat, huh? Congrats also to Grandpa Jerry. Didn't know you had it in you. So good to hear that all is still going well. Keep up the good work.........all of you. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 08:57 PM (CDT)

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Hi, Nick! I just wanted to let you know I'm still thinking about you. I hope you are enjoying the nice weather...having fun riding your bike and playing outside! My prayers are with you and your family daily. Keep up the good work, sweetie!

Blessings,

Jo Ann Boyle <Criquette@wi.rr.com>
Milwaukee, WI USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 12:43 PM (CDT)

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you know, I dont even know if I was aware he had relapsed last year. I just assumed he was a new diagnosis....
I am glad you guys are doing well and staying positive.
Chris & Gooch
Gooch’s Page
<chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 08:39 AM (CDT)

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Hi Nick and all! Glad things are going good for all of you. Nick you are a very strong boy and God is on your side. I will be praying for you each day as I have every since I heard about you. Hang in there. Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Tuesday, June 04, 2002 at 08:13 PM (CDT)

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Just wanted to let you know that we're thinking of you and hoping that everything is going well.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 01:13 AM (CDT)

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Hi Nick! Hope you're having a great day!
Just thinking of you!
JP & Family <Katt0p@aol.com>
Overland Park, Ks USA - Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 11:58 AM (CDT)

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Nick,
I hope and pray that you continue to do good.
Hugs and Prayers,
Dawn Gresham (Tommy's Mom ALL-Kids) <bdmtg@hotmail.com www.caringbridge.com/sc/tommygresham>
Warrenville, SC - Friday, May 17, 2002 at 09:27 AM (CDT)

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So glad that you all had such a wonderful time in Florida. What a wonderful get-away for all of you......and what a treat that mom and dad got to go out on a 'date'. These are memories that you will have with you for ever.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Monday, May 13, 2002 at 10:53 AM (CDT)

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Hope you had a good Mother's Day Laura. Prayers are with all of you.
Judy <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 09:05 PM (CDT)

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Glad all of you had a good time. You all needed that very bad. Glad the two of you had time to be alone. I am sure that does not happen often. Good luck and my prayers are with all of you. Judy
Judy <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Tuesday, May 07, 2002 at 09:25 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick! Glad you had a great time!
JP & Family <Katt0p@aol.com>
overland park, Ks USA - Monday, May 06, 2002 at 03:27 PM (CDT)

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500 pictures?? Holy Moly
Wasnt GKTW village awesome?
Its hard to juggle trying to do the stuff & go to the events there AND do Disney!
GKTW is its OWN vacation!
I am glad you guys had a blast there!
and yes, Spiderman ride WAS awesome!!!
Ron & his sisters loved the Buzz Lightyear one!


chris <chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
/page/gooch - Sunday, May 05, 2002 at 10:38 PM (CDT)

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Your trip sounds like a page out of Fantasy Island. I'm so glad you all had such a good time. What a great organization to provide such opportunities! Thanks for taking time out to send us the card. Hope things continue to go well for everyone. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI USA - Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 04:21 PM (CDT)

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Hi, Nick! Oh I'm so excited about your trip to Disney! Can't wait to see the pictures...I've never been there. I hope it's everything you've dreamed of...and more!

Lots of lovvvve and prayers!
Jo Ann Boyle <Criquette@wi.rr.com>
Milwaukee, WI USA - Monday, April 29, 2002 at 12:35 PM (CDT)

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Friends from my neighborhood with a 4 yr old w/ ALL just left this morning (at an unGodly hour) for Disney too!
I hope you have a BALL!!!!!!!!!

chris <chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
www.caringbridge.com/page/gooch - Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 01:19 AM (CDT)

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HOPE ALL OF YOU HAVE A GOOD TIME AT DISNEY WORLD. MY SON LIVES OUT THERE AND SAY'S THE WEATHER IS GREAT. WILL BE WAITING TO SEE THE NEW PICTURES WHEN YOU GET BACK. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. Judy
Judy <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 04:29 PM (CDT)

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MY PRAYERS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN FOR ALL OF YOU. NICK YOU WILL MAKE IT, JUST HANG IN THERE. WHAT YOU ARE GOING THREW NOW WILL MAKE YOU A BETTER MAN IN THE LONG RUN. I AM SORRY I HAVE NOT BEEN WRITING IN BUT A LADY I HAVE CLEANED FOR YEARS THAT HELPED ME THREW MY HUSBAND'S DEATH IS NOW DYING AND I AM BY HER SIDE AS MUCH AS I CAN. SHE HAS NO ONE AROUND HERE BUT ME AND SO I DO WHAT I HAVE TO DO. YOU GUY'S ARE ALL GREAT AND I KNOW YOU WILL ALL MAKE IT. PRAYERS AND LOVE. JUDY
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 10:17 PM (CDT)

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Hi Serums!

I am so glad that you're back home now Nick. I just wanted you to know that there are so many people thinking and praying for you. I haven't been the most visible person on on your guestbook pages, but I certainly do check in on your progress. I was so glad to hear that you were on maintenance!!!

I bet you are excited for Disney World! And who wouldn't be? It's absolutely wonderful and you will really enjoy it.

A lot of the TNT runners who ran the Disney marathon on your behalf are still keeping in touch one another. We often talk about you and the updates we've read on your website. I was lucky to have met you at our DaVinci's pasta fundraiser way back when, but I think there are a few others who didn't get the chance. We were talking the other day that it would be great to get together with you and your family sometime-- perhaps that pizza place that was mentioned as an idea for our group's gathering a long time ago??? We can tell you about Disney World, the marathon, show you pictures--- and get you even more excited about going!

Take care and I'll check in on you again soon.


Rebecca Ryan <rryan@shb.com>
Mission, KS - Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 08:18 PM (CDT)

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Hey - it is so great things are going well and you are all back home. Hope your trip is wonderful. Still hoping to make a trip with Marie to visit Brad and all of you - no definite plans yet. Take care.
Paula Stolp <paulasue@charter.net>
Eau Claire, WI USA - Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 06:29 PM (CDT)

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That was great news! So glad Nick did not have to have surgery. Get well fast and get ready for that trip. God's Blessings. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry <dhaka@discover-net.net>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 06:29 PM (CDT)

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We are so glad that you're back home. Hope your infection
clears up fast! You're always in our prayers.
JP & Family <Katt0p@aol.com>
Overland Park,, ks USA - Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 08:53 PM (CDT)

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Nick, you get through this and start terrorizing the neighborhood!! Alie....I need a letter from you!! Mike and Laura...think about you all the time and can't imagine what you have gone through and are going through. You are very strong people and I miss seeing you guys everyday. Praying for the Serums every single night. Love, Judi
Judi Brewer <jcrim007@att.net>
Wichita, KS - Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 08:20 PM (CDT)

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Back home, Thank God.
I am so glad you didnt need the port replaced.
I hope your hospital stays are behind you!!!!
Chris
www.caringbridge.com/page/gooch
<chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 12:53 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick,

So glad to hear that you are back home, getting well and gaining strength for your trip to Disney World. I hope that everything goes smoothly over the next few weeks. Tell your dad to take lots and lots of pictures on your trip!
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Monday, April 08, 2002 at 10:02 AM (CDT)

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Hi Nick ` Im Doing the Happy Dance for you ~ Glad you're Home ~ I Remember another famous kansas saying "Theres No Place Like Home" Dorothy Gale from the "Wizard of OZ". Sending you big Warm Cyber ((((HUGS)))).
Debra.
:o)
Debra & Ben <dabra4789@aol.com>
ks - Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 07:40 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick! We sure are praying for you.
JP & Family <Katt0p@aol.com>
Overland Park, Ks USA - Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 05:44 PM (CST)

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Hi, Nick,
I am so sorry to hear you are not feeling good at all. I am keeping you in my prayers every day. You're a strong dude...you will get better again! Tell mom and dad that I am praying for them also. ((((Nick))))
Jo Ann Boyle <Criquette@wi.rr.com>
Milwaukee, WI USA - Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 12:36 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick Mike Laura & Family ~ So Sorry to Hear you are inpatient ~ I know how hard is is on everyone when the unexpected admission happens ~ We are Saying lots of Prayers that this infection Clears Quickly & you get Home Soon ~ Nick we sure enjoyed meeting you last month at Clinic. Your friends from ALL-Kids List ~ Debra & Ben.
Get Well SOON!
Debra <dabra4789@aol.com>
ks - Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 07:17 AM (CST)

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Hey guys. Doug, Will, and I are always thinking of you and pray for all four of you everyday. I hope Nick gets to come home on Saturday. We love you all very much, stay strong.
Love always Aunt Lisa, Uncle Doug and Will
Lisa Coday <dlcoday@pionet.net>
Sioux City, IA - Friday, April 05, 2002 at 07:02 PM (CST)

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So sorry to hear that things are not going well with Nick. Our prayers are with all of you. Hang in there. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI - Friday, April 05, 2002 at 06:35 AM (CST)

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Ugh. Will be praying his fever subsides soon.
Ron went up to 104.9 and was in the hosp for a week but it was just a virus...
hopefully that will be the case here so he wont need his port replaced.

Chris
www.caringbridge.com/page/gooch
<chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 10:03 PM (CST)

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You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Stay strong!
Maggie Salsbury <maggiesals@ aol.com>
Olathe, KS - Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 04:13 PM (CST)

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HAPPY EASTER TO ALL. Hope Nick is still doing fine and everyone is ready for Disney. Take care. God Bless. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry Serum <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI - Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 10:52 AM (CST)

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Hi! Hope all is well. No news is good news they say. Just wanted to let you know that I am praying for all of you there. Have you got to go to Disney yet? Please keep us updated. Thanks Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA US - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 04:16 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick,

Just wanted to check in with you and let you know that I'm thinking of you. Hope that you're feeling great. Have a great Easter....hope that the Easter Bunny brings you lots of eggs and treats!
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 12:18 PM (CST)

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HOPE THIS FINDS ALL OF YOU DOING OK. SORRY I HAVE NOT CHECKED IN FOR SOME TIME, BUT MY COMPUTER CRASHED. I AM BACK UP AND RUNNING SO I WILL BE CHECKING IN OFTEN. LOOKS LIKE SPRING IS HERE. I GOT MY PEAS IN THE GROUND ALREADY. THEY LOVE THE COOL WEATHER. A LOT OF MY FLOWERS ARE IN BLOOM. I HEAR YOUR WEATHER IS EVEN NICER THAN OURS. NICK I HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING IT. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. JUDY
JUDY <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 07:39 PM (CST)

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Hi, Nick! I just got this web site address from my Leukemia & Lymphoma Society mentor who helped me get to go to Disney World two months ago (Jan '02). I was a marathon runner (my very first one!) & my honor patient was a young girl also treated for her ALL at Children's Mercy. She & other children like YOU were about the only thing to keep me going!!! I have now decided to become a Heme/Onc specialist and will be training for this at Mercy, so I wanted to say "Howdy" & I hope to meet you some day in clinic! Have a fabulous time at Disney!-P.S. Magic Kingdom is AWESOME!!!
Dr. Wendy Hicks <wkhicks@hotmail.com>
Kansas City, MO - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 06:37 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick,
I was just updating Austin's Journal and thought I'd say hi. Hope you're feeling stronger. I'm sure you are very excited about Disney. You and your family will have a great time I'm sure. Austin is starting interim maintainance, so he is doing well also. I'm glad you are finished with your treatments so you can enjoy the nice weather too. Keep doing well.

Sherry B. (Meemaw) <sabrn007@aol.com>
- Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 02:22 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick and family. Hope all is going well and you are all getting pretty excited about Disney. Take care. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harris Serum <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI USA - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 03:18 PM (CST)

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Hello Nick! This is Kim, Derek's mom. We see you at clinic once in a while. I am glad to hear things are going well with you. You and your family have a good time on your trip to Disney! We are getting ready to start our delayed intensification phase the end of March. Maybe we will see you at clinic again soon. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Kim Dixon <kdixon@starband.net>
Hamilton, MO 64644 - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 08:30 PM (CST)

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I'm guessing that no news is good news, and that Nick is feeling fine. Are you counting down the days until you leave for Disney World? Keep up the good work.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Sunday, March 10, 2002 at 01:24 PM (CST)

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hi nick

jp

- Thursday, March 07, 2002 at 06:13 PM (CST)

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Hi, Nick,
Just wanted to let you know that you are still in my prayers. You are one courageous little guy! Have fun at Disney!
Jo Ann Boyle
Milwaukee, WI USA - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 12:10 PM (CST)

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No news is good news Mom!
Glad to hear all is going well for you guys.
You will love Disney.


Chris
www.caringbridge.com/page/gooch
<Chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
Bethel, CT - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 02:41 PM (CST)

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Good to hear from you again. We are so happy to hear that Nick is feeling good and things are going well. I would imagine the excitment is running high regarding the Disney World trip. You guys will have a great time. Enjoy to the max. Our prayers continue. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harris Serum <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI - Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 03:21 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick,

Been thinking about you lately and hoping that you're feeling stronger every day. You will do just great! How many days left until you leave for Disney World? I'll bet that you can hardly wait.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Friday February 22, 2002 11:13 AM CST

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Nick I am thrilled for you. I have been watching your progress as well as speaking to your day at work. Congratulations. I've been praying for you as well as my Austin. Keep up the fight !! Sherry B
Sherry B. (Meemaw) <Sabrn 007@AOL.com>
Desoto, Ks USA - Sunday February 17, 2002 7:13 PM CST

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Nick, Congratulations! It is awesome that you have made maintenance! Also, Disney!!!! You must be so excited! What a great time you will have. Enjoy every minute of it!! Way to go buddie, you are an inspiration!
Susan Eason <season@cerner.com>
- Saturday February 16, 2002 7:58 PM CST

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Great job Nick! I am so happy for you and your family. You have a GREAT time at Disney World! It is time for you to enjoy being a kid again. You have been threw so much.
Sorry I have not been writing in the guest book for it has been hard for me to set and type. I was in a bad car wreck Jan.29th. Some guy going 65 mph hit me from behind and I was only going 25 mph. I got a bad case of whip lash. I am still going threw physical therapy 2 day's a week for 2 hours each. It is helping but they say it will take time. I am not one to take time easy. I just wanted you to know that I did not forget about you and your family. My prayers have been and will be with you and your family. Great new picture. See Dad figured out the digital camera.LOL! Good luck to all of you. Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Thursday February 14, 2002 7:51 PM CST

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I am just thrilled to hear that Nick is in remission and onto the next phase of treatment. My prayers are that all goes smoothly and that the remission will be a permanent one. You are going to LOVE Disney World !
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Thursday February 14, 2002 8:37 AM CST

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !!!!


AMEN!!! THANK GOD!!!
I am so glad to hear that!!!
And you guys are gonna LOVE Disney!!!
Check out the website for where you will stay at www.gktw.org it was great there!

Chris {Goochie's mom}
www.geocities.com/goochsplace

- Wednesday February 13, 2002 11:46 PM CST

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Hi Nick! We are so glad for you. Prayers work. They
say "God rules the world, but prayers rule God."
He always listens and we'll keep praying. We are so
glad you get to go to Disney World. Have a great Valentine's
day!
JP's Family
- Wednesday February 13, 2002 9:18 PM CST

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Wonderful News!
It reminds me of the terrific and tangible, people and prayer Power we felt when our son Dale, had a Heart Operation when he was nearly 6, 18 years ago.
The feeling of Support and Grace was Beyond words is all I can say.
(You will want to know that Dale recovered well from his op at the time, even though he is still affected by, and lives quite well with the problem.) Very Best Wishes.
Barbara <a/b>
Queensland Australia - Wednesday February 13, 2002 6:59 PM CST

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Congratulations, Nick! Our prayers, indeed, have been answered. That is just the greatest news! You all have a great time at Disney World. We will be thinking about you and our prayers will not cease. Take care, all of you. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI - Wednesday February 13, 2002 12:01 AM CST

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Congratulations Nickerbocker!!! Off to Disney World!! You are going to have so much fun!! Make sure that you send Kellen and Brett a postcard!! We love you and miss you!! The Brewer Family
Judi Brewer <jcrim007@att.net>
Wichita, KS - Wednesday February 13, 2002 10:08 AM CST

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I am so happy you are doing well. I'll continue to pray for your recovery and strength to endure. I was one of the TNT members at the Disney Marathon in January. It was exciting being there and knowing everyone had the same purpose--to help raise money for the Society. I'm looking forward to the day when we have a cure. What a celebration that will be. Enjoy your trip to Disney, it will be lots of fun.
Zenobia Bradford <zenobiabradford@hotmail.com>
Lee's Summit, MO USA - Wednesday February 13, 2002 10:06 AM CST

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So happy for you all. WE have been pulling for you at the Radiation clinic. All our prayers
Karen Lomas <kallomas@aol.com>
Belton, Mo USA - Wednesday February 13, 2002 10:06 AM CST

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Congrat's Slicker, you are strong, hope to see you at the condo this weekend, thank's everyone for your prayer's, keep up the good work everyone.
serumhomes@aol.com
- Wednesday February 13, 2002 9:46 AM CST

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Thinking of you Nick and Family, and wishing you All the Best.
Barbara <a/b>
Queensland Australia. - Sunday February 10, 2002 10:13 PM CST

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Nick and Family - Thank you for being a model of inspiration, strength and might. I completed my first marathon at Disney with TNT, and could not have done it without your inspiration. Thank you and God Bless!
Tim Kukula <TimKukula@aol.com>
Overland Park, KS USA - Sunday February 10, 2002 2:03 PM CST

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It's great to hear from all the runner's, when I say that i mean the disney runner's and the new CFS runner's .. To all CFS runner's it now only take's 20 step's per day to get to put a story on Nick's web page and get a buck donated in honor of Nick Serum, the nice thing about this fund raiser is I can change the rule's at any time, so if you don't like the rule's let me know, and I will change them,we must keep raising money for the cause, it would be great if someone jumped in and doubled all the money that we have raised just from the storie's that have been written in from all the great runners, keep fighting everyone, whatever your battle, Karen and I are extending our offer to donate for every story $1.00 in honor of Nick untill the end of Feb. please write often God Bless
Jeff Serum family <serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, IA - Thursday February 7, 2002 9:36 PM CST

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Hey Nickerbocker, I got a letter from Alie today. Kellen and Brett say hi. They miss you too!! I'll bring them up this summer for a visit. OK? We think of you all the time. You are one strong little man. Did Alie show you the picture of Baxter? Maybe we'll bring him along and you can see all the tricks we've taught him. He also chews up carpet...I didn't teach him that! Take care Nick....miss you and love you.................The Brewers
Judi Brewer <jcrim007@att.net>
Wichita, KS - Thursday February 7, 2002 5:43 PM CST

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Hey Nick, did you know you are my super hero? You are soooo strong. I have a few jokes for you.
"What do cats eat for breakfast? Mice crispies!"
"What do you call a gorilla wearing ear muffs? Anything you like, he can't hear you."
"What did one eye say to the other eye? Between you and me something smells."
Keep up the good work and take lots of naps, they make you feel better. I pray for you often. I think God is listening.
Cassie Rugg <cassierugg@hotmail.com>
Overland Park, Ks United States - Thursday February 7, 2002 10:04 AM CST

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Hello Nick, I hope you are feeling as bright as you can be.

I am thinking of you and wishing you all the best. Barbara.
Barbara <barbobe>
Queensland Australia - Tuesday February 5, 2002 9:03 PM CST

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Congratulations Nick!!! Now it's on the final part of your treatment! The hard part is behind you. Keep your head up and be strong like I know you can! I'll be thinking and praying for you!
Courtney Wassom <mattcourtney@peoplepc.com>
Lenexa, KS - Tuesday February 5, 2002 4:24 PM CST

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Hi to Nick and family. Keep working on those counts, Nick. You are doing great. You are a real fighter. Our Prayers for all of you. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI - Tuesday February 5, 2002 2:03 PM CST

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Dear Nick, My thoughts are with you.

I too have had CFS for over 20years, so also know what it's like to be surviving something not very nice.

I saw about you and your website on the CFS website.
I can't walk very far, not 20 minutes, but I am thinking of you, and my Prayers, and Blessings to you. It takes a lot of Courage and Strength to go through what you are going through.

I have a 24 year old Son who was born with a Heart Condition. He is a hero too, to be Living with being so unwell.

My very Best Wishes to you. Barbara.
Barbara <Barbobe@bigpond.com>
Queensland Australia - Sunday February 3, 2002 8:34 PM CST

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Hi Nick. I have






Hi Nick, I have CFS, and what I know is when I get really sick some how I get through it, and then when I feel better it is hard to remember how bad it was....I hope it is like this for you......................I'll keep you in my prayers............




vickey lynn <vickey@earthlink.net>
santa rosa, CA USA - Saturday February 2, 2002 0:11 AM CST

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Hello there, Nick. I am a friend of your Aunt Arleen. I have had CFS a long time. On some days, I feel so dizzy and sick to my stomach and head achy, that I have to haul myself out of bed. It's like having the flu all the time. YUCK. Then on other days, it's better :))))

I was thinking about the word marathon. Most often people think of running and racing. Years ago they had dance marathons to see who could dance the most hours.

I think marathons are about endurance...being able to hold out...put up with...or manage something. I figure that anyone who is really sick must do a marathon. IT takes a really strong person like your Aunt Arleen or maybe like you to be in that marathon. WHat helps is that lots of people are clapping, lots of people are loving and lots of people are thinking about you.

Sometimes I feel like a little turtle climbing up a big hill. It sure is a long way to the top, but I keep going up, up and away. You do that too. Cheers, PAT
pat fero <Bpfero@earthlink.net>
Sun Prairie, Wi USA - Friday February 1, 2002 9:57 PM CST

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Hi, Nick! My prayers are with you. I'm a friend of your Aunt Arleen's. I, like her, have CFS. I am also an ovarian cancer survivor (1 year). I've had CFS since 1988, and there were months when I couldn't get out of bed. But since chemo, I've been doing really well. I will walk as much as I can for you every day...with CFS, every step we take is a blessings!

Your website is wonderful! You have so many people pulling for you and that love you.

You'll be fine, dear.

Lots of love and prayers,
Jo Ann
Jo Ann Boyle <criquette@wi.rr.com>
Milwaukee, WI USA - Friday February 1, 2002 10:54 AM CST

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Hi Nick, Hope you getting your strength back and feeling like going out to play. I didn't get my full 20 minutes of walking done yesterday. It was snowing and it got a bit slippery and I was getting really tired, but as I thought of you fighting so hard, it gave me another reason to keep walking. Harry is out blowing snow right now. We got almost 7 inches of the beautiful white stuff. You would have fun playing in it. Hang in there all of you. My prayers. Arleen & Harry
Arleen and Harry Serum <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI - Friday February 1, 2002 10:08 AM CST

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Hi Nick! We are so glad the radiation treatments are
over. Saturday, J.P.'s sisters went out with their
Dad and J.P. wanted to go to the Toy Store to get a present
for you. We've been trying to run in to the Lewis' at
daycare to give it to you,- but haven't been timing it
right. We will put it in the mail so you'll get it sooner.

Your always in our thoughts and prayers. We are so
glad January is almost over for you.


- Wednesday January 30, 2002 5:50 PM CST

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Hi Nick,

I work at Olathe Hospital with your Dad and I try to keep up with how you and your family are doing. My daughter,Erin,is a nurse at Children's Mercy Hospital,and takes care of many children there. I know from your Dad that you are a very strong and brave young man. Please know that there are many people who you do not even know that think about you,care about you and your family,and certainly pray for all of you. Keep up your hard work and stay strong.

Cathy and Erin Erkmann
Cathy Erkmann <cerkmann@aol.com >
Overland Park, Ks USA - Wednesday January 30, 2002 2:24 PM CST

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HEY NICK, CONGRATULATIONS ON FINISHING THIS STAGE OF TREATMENT! NOW YOU CAN START BUILDING YOUR STRENGTH UP SO YOU CAN GO THROUGH YOUR NEIGHBORS GARAGES THIS SPRING!!!!
JOHN BREWER <JOHNBR@CONACC.COM>
WICHITA, KS USA - Wednesday January 30, 2002 2:15 PM CST

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I'm glad that the treatments are finished. I can't imagine what it's been like for Nick and the family. I'll keep praying for you guys. Think about you everyday. Love, Judi
Judi Brewer <jcrim007@att.net>
Wichita, KS - Wednesday January 30, 2002 11:14 AM CST

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well, only 4 storie's in the last 7 day's, but good job to everyone that wrote, the story fund driving is going great, and we have added a new cause that will benifit Nick's donation's, We have added CFS, a problem that Mike' s and I aunt Arleen Serum has, and for every story that we hear from people with CFS, and can walk at least 20 minute's per day, The Serum's of Riverside, IA will donate $1.00 in honor of Nick Serum, keep up the good work all runner's in writing in your storie's, we have extende our offer for your storie's for 1 more week, so get writing, and welcome all CFS marathon honor's and please tell us your story to benifit Nick Serum, and good luck,and God Bless
Jeff Serum Family <Serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, IA - Tuesday January 29, 2002 8:54 PM CST

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This one is for Arleen Serum, Arleen if you can run your own marathon everyday, than that is worth more than a $1.00, but since you brought it up, for every CFS story that make's it to Nick web page, and also can walk at least 20 minite's per day, we will also donate $1.00 toward's the honor of NIck, Keep up the good work, and wish we could be closer, say HI to everyone.
Jeff Serum Family <serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, IA - Tuesday January 29, 2002 8:42 PM CST

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Hey Nick,

Today was your very last day of radiation. I am so proud of you. I'm sure it was tough, but I know that you are even tougher. Now all you need to do is rest up, get strong and look forward to a permanent remission. Hang in there, you're doing just great.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Monday January 28, 2002 5:29 PM CST

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This one is for Jeff. I can't run a marathon because I have CFS, but I have been trying to walk everyday. I started out at 10 minutes per day and have worked up to 20 minutes and sometimes if I split it up I can go 25. Does that count for a donation to the fund? For me (and all CFS patients)accomplishing this is like doing a marathon. Take care all of you. God's Blessings. Arleen
Arleen Serum <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, Wi - Monday January 28, 2002 10:40 AM CST

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Dear Nick, Ali, Mike and Laura........I am thinking about all of you a lot today, it being Nick's last treatment. We have a lot to celebrate..his (and all of you) getting through the treatments and his remission from cancer. Sorry to hear it has taken a toll on his well being, but I'm sure that is to be expected. He has been such a fighter, I'm sure with the end of the radiation and some rest, he will pop right back again. So, Nick, you shaved your head. I'll bet you really look cool. We need a picture, Mike. You all take care and get rested up. Our prayers continue for all of you. Love, Arleen and Harry
Harry and Arleen <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI - Monday January 28, 2002 10:27 AM CST

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NIck, well I did it! I finished my first marathon at the age of 47! I only trained for 4 1/2 months and at times asked myself "Are you crazy!!?" However, when I thought about people like you and Krissey (my honored patient) I quickly realized that if you could be strong and do so well with your therapy, surely I could "suck it in" and jog a few miles! When I hear how brave you are being, it really makes me feel humble. You are truly a light shining for the rest of us when we hit a problem in our everyday lives. In other words, you help us to not sweat the small stuff and in most of our lives it is almost always the small stuff that tries to bring us down. Please know that you will be added to my prayer list. Maybe someday I will fortunate enough to meet you in person. Take care and God bless, Teena
Teena Shouse <teena.shouse@mail.sprint.com>
Overland Park, KS Johnson - Wednesday January 23, 2002 2:55 PM CST

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Hey Nick,

How about that little bald head! Shawn's hair started falling out just three weeks after starting his chemo. He was really hoping that he wouldn't loose it, but on the very day that it started falling out (and in big globs) he ordered his head shaved......so that's what I did. Although, thanks to a suggestion from one of his nurses, I could only shaved part of it, so that he could have a long dreamed for 'Mohawk' for awhile. He thought it was awesome. It didn't last long though because he got tired of falling hair getting into everything. He thought that his bald head felt really weird, but liked not having to wash and comb his hair. No Bed-Head either! I loved just rubbing his too cute, smoooooth little bald head and gave it kisses regularly. Enjoy the freedom. I'll just bet that you look way cool.

Hope that the rest of the radiation treatments go smoothly. You must be a real pro by now.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Wednesday January 23, 2002 1:19 PM CST

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Hello! Just wanted to see how Alexandra & Nick are doing..?

Ron still has a little bit of cough left from his bout with pneumonia, but his chemo rash on face cleared up finally -
Thankfully - his bday party is this weekend (the big 5!)

Well I hope there is nothing but positive news and good updates - you deserve it!!

Chris
www.caringbridge.com/page/gooch
<chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
Bethel, CT - Tuesday January 22, 2002 11:58 PM CST

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Hi Nick, my name is Julie and I finished the Disney Marathon. I ran in honor of Sarah Noble, who was at the race. I saw Sarah when I crossed the finish line, and she led the Conga line at the TNT Victory Party!

I am really lucky because, not only did I finish, but I made lots of new friends training for the marathon. The first half of the marathon went great. Then came the rain... Most of the way I ran with my friends, but around the 18th mile I took off on my own. My knee hurt and I wanted to be done.

After two miles alone I felt sick, my knee pain was worse and I missed my friends. Thankfully I was reuntied with my pal, Susan Eason, who ran in honor of you! Although Susan previously ran an entire marathon, she walked the 22nd mile with me because of my knee. Eventually, Susan and I jogged the rest of the way, had fun and met Minnie and Micky Mouse! When I finished, I called my two "big" boys (ages 5 and 2) and told them, "Mommy finished a marathon!" It was a blast, Nick!
Julie Wilson <julmw99@yahoo.com>
Lee's Summit, MO USA - Tuesday January 22, 2002 11:39 AM CST

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Hi Nick & family,
Disney was my first attempt at a marathon and TNT was a great help & encouragement. During our training, I discovered that my 51 year old arthritic knees couldn't handle going from a couch potato to walking 26.2 miles in just a few months so I had to cut back and try for the 1/2 marathon with a brace on both knees.

As a native Californian, transplanted to Missouri 16 years ago, I was expecting to finally find out what Florida oranges tasted like. To my great surprise, at the carb-party the night before the race, with huge bowls of oranges and bananas on each table, ALL of the oranges were from California.......

The morning of the race, we arrived at Disney about 3:45 a.m. and had to WAIT until 6 a.m. for the race to start. We had to walk almost a mile before we even got to the starting line. I had never been in any kind of a race where there were over 18,000 participants..... It was very over-whelming, and exciting.... so exciting that when we finally started, even though I am a walker, I started jogging with all of the runners..... bad choice... shin pains were an almost immediate consequence, but, just when I realized that maybe I should slow down a little to get rid of the shin pain, my coach appeared at my side and starting walking with me for a little ways.... no way I could slow down my pace with my coach walking with me.... therefore, it took almost 2 miles before the shins stopped aching.

During training, I had walked 14 and 16 miles more than once so I KNEW that I could go the distance.... but, my best speed had been around 18 minutes per mile so I was VERY worried about the sweeper bus. At about 3 1/2 miles, I helped another walker pull off her sweat pants over her walking shoes (NOT an easy task), I almost knocked her over several times... but we started walking together after that. Then we picked up another walker about a mile later. We thought we were doing pretty well, about 17 minutes per mile. All of our coaches had told us to do the second half of the race faster than the first half. The first gal said that she planned on running after we reached the 10 mile spot.

However, just before we reached 8 1/2 miles, we started seeing walkers going off the track and getting on a bus..... Moments later, we were told that even though we still had an hour left, we had to leave the course.... we were told that Disney had determined that there was no way that we could finish our 1/2 marathon within the time limit so we had to stop.... It took 5 "volunteers" to "persuade" the 2 gals I'd been walking with, that we were NOT going to be allowed to finish.... MAJOR disappointment... even though within a few minutes afterwards, it began to downpour, in buckets, and we were all immediately drenched to the bone...

After checking back in at the TNT tents to let them know that I was not lost on the track somewhere (so the coach wouldn't have to go looking for me later), I went back to the resort, took a hot shower, bundled in warm pjs and took a nap.... A couple of hours later, the weather was fine again, so I swam a few laps in the pool.

I received so many calls of support from my team-mates that afternoon, I was over-whelmed. They all told me that even though Disney made me "quit", I was still a winner.... I'd walked more than 13.1 many times... 2 years ago, I spent 3 months in a wheelchair with both ankles broken and broken bones in both feet, now I was competing in marathon races. All of my team-mates assured me that I was indeed a winner, even if Disney didn't say so.....

When I went to the victory celebration that evening, my mentor and a couple other team-mates, presented me with a gold Donald Duck medal. I found out later, that when the sweeping started, some walkers were given medals, driven to the 12 mile marker and allowed to finish the last mile, cross the finish, and receive another medal.... so, I was able to also receive a medal for all my hard work and efforts. I can't tell you how much all the support and encouragement from my TNT team-mates has meant to my life. I'm actually looking forward to continue training (at a slower pace) until some day I can compete and COMPLETE a whole marathon.
Linda M. Ellis <lellis@burnsmcd.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Tuesday January 22, 2002 11:13 AM CST

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Hi Nick,

The Disney 1/2 marathon was great! I wore your name on my shirt, so everyone would know who I was running for. Thank you for letting us run in your honor. I hope we made you proud. Please know that every run I do from now on will be dedicated to you!

I hope you enjoy the donald duck and mickey mouse that Deanna Peterson and I mailed to you!

Please take care and stay strong. You are a great kid!

Love
Gretchen Goodman-Jansen
Gretchen Goodman-Jansen <ggoodman2@kumc.edu>
Olathe, ks Johnson - Tuesday January 22, 2002 10:45 AM CST

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Hi Nick, What an awesome experience it was to finish the Disney Marathon with the team in training program. I ran/walked the marathon in 6 hours 13 minutes and 40 seconds. We wore stickers of you on our shirts, so you were running with us the whole way. It was great running with all of my friends (and you in spirit) and knowing that we were doing it for you and others like you! There were times that I was very tired and then I thought about you and my friend Martha that also has Luekemia and I thought, "this is just one day, really a few hours that I have to feel tired. You guys feel this way a lot." That always gave me some energy. Here is the really exciting news!!! I got to meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse!!! I even was able to get a hug and a picture with them. It was really cool. They told me to tell you "hi" and they hope you get better really soon. Thanks for being my inspiration. I had a great time doing all of it. You are my hero!
Susan Eason <season@cerner.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Tuesday January 22, 2002 10:27 AM CST

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Hey all runner's, keep helping by reading and responding to the entry prior to this entry

- Monday January 21, 2002 9:28 PM CST

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Hey Slicker's good luck this week, just think every week it get's closer to the summer time, and I'll need you to help drive the boat, just got back from the condo, great weekend, it is very hard to go down there and not be able to get on the Sea Ray for a boat ride, but that time is getting closer, can't wait. Thank's to all the runner's who have sent in your marathon story. For those of you that have not sent in your Disney storie's please do so, for every story that make's Nick's web page, the Serum's of Riverside IA will donate $1.00 in honor of Nick, keep up the good work, (let's see if we can get 10 STORIE'S in the next 7 day's,} if we make this goal I will double it to $2.00 for each story that make's it in the next 7 day;s. today is Monday the 21st, so get writing everyone God bless
Jeff Serum Family <Serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, Ia - Monday January 21, 2002 9:27 PM CST

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Hi Nick,

Another week of radiation behind you and you're almost finished. Hope that it's going well. I'm always thinking of you.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Sunday January 20, 2002 12:38 AM CST

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Well, I don't think I can beat my husband Dave's great pizza story from the Walt Disney marathon :), but I wanted to add my story nevertheless.

I want to share two very meaningful moments from the trip and marathon. The first was the pasta party the night before the marathon--it was inspiring to hear the words of different speakers (a great runner, the marathon director, and a father with a sad story). The words of those speakers pulled together 4 months of training and fundraising and gave it meaning. The second moment is the marathon itself, seeing over 2,000 "purple people" running together for a cause, and the hundreds of spectators cheering us on! Nick, I hope that you feel the support of your "spectators" (family, friends, acquaintances) everyday. I will keep you in my prayers--stay strong!
Tamara Lipinski <tamaralipinski@hotmail.com>
New Hartford, IA USA - Friday January 18, 2002 9:44 AM CST

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GLAD TO HEAR LAST WEEK WENT GOOD. HOPE THIS WEEK GOES AS WELL. REALLY NICE TO HEAR FROM THE RUNNERS. IT IS A GREAT THING YOU ARE DOING. ALI GLAD TO HEAR YOU ARE DOING WELL IN SCHOOL. YOU ARE A VERY SPECIAL PERSON TOO. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. GOOD LUCK.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA US -

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Hey Nick,
What an awesome kid you are!!! I ran in my first marathon in Disney for TNT. It was a blast!! I never knew 26.2 miles could be so much fun. We did get rained on and the wind picked up, but that was ok. God gives us lots of challenges doesn't he? The best part of my marathon experience was that I ran in honor of 6 people, and that made it easier for me. When I looked down at my wrist I knew why I was running my marathon.
God Bless you are your family Nick. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janelle Faust <techgirl@uni.edu>
waterloo, IA US -

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I saw a picture of Nick & his sister for the first time today. What great looking kids! Caught me off guard, since I know their daddy. (Just kidding, Mike). You are all an inspiration. Please know, that you are in my thoughts & prayers daily.
Barbara Brown <Babrown@ohsi.com>
Olathe, KS USA -

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Great job, Slickers on your treatment, keep up the great work, hope to see you soon, we will be at the condo this coming weekend, can you come? Thank's to all the runner's who are flooding the web site with great storie's of your personal victory's, keep sending in those storie's and the Serum's of Riverside will keep donating $1.00 for every story that make's it to the web site in honor of NIck, great storie's runner's'we hope to meet many of you soon, and can't wait to meet Freddy T. God bless, and thank-you for running in honor of NIck..
Jeff Serum family <serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside , Ia -

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Congratulations on getting trought that first week of treatment, Nick. Hope things continue to go well. Our prayers for all of you. Keep up the good work Ali. You seem to be an exceptional student. Swimming and Karate sounds pretty exciting too.

It has been a great winter. We had 43 degrees yesterday and that's pretty fantastic for up here in the North country.

Take care all of you. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI - Saturday, January 12, 2002 at 09:41 AM (CST)

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Hi Nick, my name is Curt. I did the Disney marathon too, It was a great experience that I will never forget. I did the marathon with the Mid America Iowa TNT, Made lots of friends, and met more in Florida. The people that actually made this possible for me to experience a marathon, is people like you Nick, I like to help people and this gave me the opportunity to raise money to hopefully someday have the cure out there. I also ran this for my wife who is currently 20 months into remission, and is my whole life. Nick, Disney was a magical place and people like you made it that way. Probably the best part of it was the friendships that I made while we were in training and in Florida. Good luck and stay strong!!

Curt Troester <Trotfive@aol.com>
Springville, ia - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 09:23 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick my name is Bobbi and I did the Disney marathon too as part of team in training( Mid- America Iowa.) Disney was a fun marathon to do and I did get my picture taken with Tigger( he is my favorite.)Doing a event like this gives you a great sense of pride in what you have accomplished. I met some nice people while doing this. I walked the half marathon and they are right they do like to take you off the course -- but you see I had my own fight to win too I had to finish as I am a survivor I am 20 months in remission from Hodgkin's Disease. There was no way the I was going to let them take me off the course! I also had great support from my other team members, they were great. My husband also did this and he had faith in me. I did finish and I finished it for my honor patient Marissa for you Nick, for me and everyone out there who has the misfortune to have this disease. We are all fighters Nick I have faith in you and I know that you are strong! I hope all is going o.k. for you and remember there are always someone out there praying for you and keep fighting because life is worth it!
Stay strong
Bobbi Troester <trotfive@aol.com>
Springville , Ia 52336 - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 09:00 PM (CST)

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What a cutie you are Nick!!!
We will keep you in our prayers here in Ohio for sure.

Bonnie (ALL-KIDS)
<http://www.caringbridge.com/page/jamiebowman our Angel ^i^>
Columbus, Ohio - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 06:01 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick, My name is Ericka Pulllen and I just got back from Disney World and ran in the marathon. It was a wonderful and powerful experience. The coolest part was running through Magic Kingdom and seeing the Disney characters (I received a kiss from Daisy Duck). Who is your favorite Disney character? I love them all, but I must say that Minnie Mouse is my favorite. My thoughts are with you and take care.
Ericka Pullen <pullen2@hotmail.com>
Coralville, IA Johnson - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 03:38 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick!

Here's hoping that the radiation is going smoothly, and that you're feeling great. I'm sending lots of positive energy and prayers your direction.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 11:54 AM (CST)

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Hi Nick,

I am the coach of the Waterloo Iowa TNT group. People like you, with your fighting spirit and inspirational stories have kept me going to coach for seven marathons so far. I ran the Disney marathon with seven Team members, including my wife Tamara. I have a funny story I think will make you laugh.

As you know already, the weather got kinda bad on us. To start I have trouble in humid weather because I sweat more than any human alive, and humid weather means I cannot finish a marathon without very, very bad cramps in my legs. I have had to go to a medical tent after crossing the finish line in three of my marathons due to dehydration. Anyway, I knew I was in trouble around mile 15 even though I was on pace to run my all time best (3:50) as I started to cramp. I slowed down a bit and just wanted to run under four hours; well serious rain and wind took care of that idea. Since I was in Disney World I figured I would take it easy the last 5 miles and look around as I ran through the parks instead of taking the race so seriously. Well, about mile 21 I was really hungry. So hungry that I decided at mile 23, in the MGM park, to leave the course and get a pizza. That's right, I got in line and ordered a whole small pizza (pepperoni), jumped back in the race and walked while eating my pizza.

Needless to say everyone, runners and spectators alike thought that was aweful funny. I had more fun with people cheering for me while eating the pizza than I did while running. Another guy who was having leg problems like me decided to walk and talk with me from mile 24 all the way to mile 26, where I stopped in the rain and wished my companion the best, and began to cheer ever single runner that passed me until over one hour later when my wife and a great friend of mine who was also a TNT member came along. I then stiffly got going again and finished the race with those two, holding hands as we crossed for the cameras.

Many people wonder why I chose to "give up" on my goal instead of trying to do my best after four months of training. I tell them I did not give up, I found a new (and more fun) way to overcome pain and still accomplish my mission without giving up when I really wanted to for a mile or two. I bet you know all about that...

I wish you my very best and God's belssings during your treatment. Stay strong and find ways to have fun and be thankful for what you do have, your an inspiration to us all!


Dave Lipinski <trekman@kca.net>
New Hartford, IA USA - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 06:03 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick. I was a member of TNT Mid-America-Iowa group that went to Disney World for the Marathon. Even though it was billed as the 100 Magic Moments of Disney, the real magic moments came from hearing of people like you, being with others who raised money for the "cause", and sharing with others at the airports, on the flights, and at Disney World what we had accomplised and why. The real "heroes" in all of this are the honored patients.
Mayford Davis <cherokee@quixnet.net>
Moline, IL United States - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 03:28 PM (CST)

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Hello! I just wanted to report how well TNT did at the Disney Marathon. We took 49 people from the Kansas City area. They raised over $200,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Nation wide TNT raised 8.8 million dollars! Go TNT! They were able to do it because of sweet little boys like you keeping them going. Thank you to all the Honor Patient Families like the Serum family!
Heidi Schiefelbein, TNT Campaign Manager <heidi@crn.org>
Shawnee Mission, KS USA - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 10:18 AM (CST)

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Hi Nick. Hope today went well for you. We've been thinking
and praying for you all day!
JP & family
- Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 05:25 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick. Hope today went well for you. We've been thinking
and praying for you all day!
JP & family
- Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 05:25 PM (CST)

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Hey Serum family!
Disney was a blast and very exhausting! We are planning a reunion party on January 27th and maybe you could come. We are all going to share our photos. Now for my story,

We arrived in Orlando in the late afternoon. When we arrived at the resort there were a ton of TNT people from all over the nation. We pretty much checked in and then went to get something to eat because we were all very hungry. After we ate it was off to bed because we had an early morning meeting that we all had to be at.

Day2 (one more day until the race)

We got up early and went to the meeting. At this meeting we got final instructions on when we needed to be up to catch the bus, and more detailed information about the race. Many of us were worried about the time limit! ecspecially us first time marathoners. They said we had to keep a pace of 16 minute miles or we would be sweeped off the course by a "sweeper Bus" Not the thing to tell us first timers. All day we worried about the sweeper bus getting us. We even tried to think of ways on how we could get away if the bus got near us.

After the meeting we took a bus to the Disny Sports complex to pick up our race packets and to walk the expo. We took pictures of us in front of the time clock that was ticking away the hours and minutes until the race. We also bought all our race souvenirs. This took most the day so after we finished we went back to the resort to rest because we had to catch buses at 3:30 p.m. to got to the pasta party.

The pasta party was incredible! Lot's of people and lots of food. Many people spoke and gave pep talks. One father got up and told his story about his daughter Kim and her fight with Luekemia. He showed pictures of her from a baby to age 21. There were pictures of her and her brother and other friends and family. By the time he finished there was not a dry eye in the place.

The best news is that TNT raised more than 8.8 MILLION dollars for the society. There were approximately 2,500 TNT runners/walkers participating in the marathon.

After the dinner we went home and went straight to bed. After all, the big day was just hours away. We didn't sleep well I think many of us had dreams about things going wrong at the race.

Day 3 THE BIG RACE!!!!!

Yes, it is true, we got up a 2 a.m. that is 1:00a.m. Kansas City time. Buses took us to the Epcot parking lot near the starting line. It was amazing seeing over 18,000 people standing around waiting to do this race. It was cold and dark. They finally took us to the starting line where they had us split up into different "corrals" Marathoners went first then 1/2 marathoners lined up. Just before 6:00am the start of the race, fireworks went off and Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck came done the road and gave all of us a pep talk and started the race.

THE RACE!!

Things started off very well for me. It was dark for quite awhile but soon it started to get light out and it definitley warmed up. We ran through Epcot when it was dark and they had it all lit up and music going. It was very cool!

About the 5 mile mark I was pretty confident I was going to beat the sweeper bus and began really enjoying myself. The spectators were great! People I didn't even know where cheering me on. They called all of us TNT people the "Purple People" because we all had purple shirts on. It was exciting to hear people shout "Way to go purple people we love you!" I swear I cried every time someone cheered for me! It was so emotional!

Around the 7 mile mark I had to go to the bathroom so bad and all the porta-potties had huge lines. I didn't want to stop because I was still worried that it would make me fall far behind! So yes, I did what many other people did and found a bush! After that I felt so much better! My running picked up!

As I headed towards Disney world the characters starting comming out! I took a picture with snow white and grummpy. As I headed into Walt-disney world the real excitment began! There were people cheering every where! As we turned the corner and headed down disney main street you could see magic kingdom! This was so cool. I took pictures again As we ran through disney world, there was very up beat music and characters everywhere! I took pictures with Pluto, twiddle dee and twiddle dum, Buz Light year and chip and dale and many more. The only ones I missed were Mickey and Minnie. The line was to long and time was important! I took pictures at every mile marker starting at the 9 mile marker!

After Disney world things got rough but all the other runners were great, Many would run beside me and give me encouragement and just talk to me.

Every runner had a story on why they were doing this race. Many were doing it honor or memory of friends or family members who were batteling leukemia or had battled this disease, some runners were survivors themselves. I met many new friends along the way! I told everyone my story and all about you Nick! They all wish you the best durring your chemo treatments. Many of the runners understood what you were about to go through. People from Florida, Washington, Colorado and many other places all wish the best for you!

The Home Strech

As I approached the finish line I can't begin to tell you the emotions I felt! People cheering and screaming "You DID IT!" It was so unreal. I stopped right before the finish line and took a picture of the spectators and the finish line and then I crossed it.

As soon as I crossed they gave me my medal and I just cried. This was definitley the best thing I have ever done in my life. I never saw the sweeper bus!!!

After the race I went back to find my friends to cheer them on to the end! Every time someone I knew crossed the line I cried! When I new all my friends had made it I went back to the resort showered and took a big nap!

In the evening we all went to a "Victory" party. We celebrated evryones accomplishments. Many honor patients and their families came to the victory party. Maybe we will see you there next year! After the party we went home and slept! We left early in the morning to make it back to KC.

Well this is my story Im sorry to take up so much room!
Nick, I couldn't have done this if it wasn't for you and your family. You have all given us the strength we needed to do this!

In fact , watch out Portland Marathon because the purple people from KC are thinking about comming your way!! And we are going to do it for you Nick!!!

My challenge for everyone who reads this from age 15 to 100 is to get involved in TNT! If you think you can't do this you are wrong! You can do this!! I am living proof! Now, go out and have fun and help fight and find a cure for Luekemia!!!

We have something special just for you Nick. We hope to get to you real soon! So, be looking for it.

Hey Jeff, Isn't my story worth at least $100? Maybe we could work out a deal, You give my story $100 and I will see about getting you extra beer at Freddy T's!!

Take care Serum Family and Thank You!!
Deanna Peterson TNT teammember.
<dschierl@kumc.edu>
Olathe , Kansas - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 12:42 PM (CST)

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Well, Nick, I did it!! I ran my very fist marathon at Disney World and it was all for you! So, I thought that I should let you and your family know all about it!

On Sunday morning, we were up at 2 am. No that is NOT a typo! We got ready, went and had some breakfast, and then it was off to the staging area. It was rather cold that morning, so we were all layered up before the race started. Finally at about 5:15 am, we were led to the starting line. The KC TNT team stood around, stretched a little, took a few pictures and then all of a sudden it was time to start, so off we went! It was great. There were tons of people standing on the sides of the road to cheer us on and keep us going the whole way. The marathon route took us through all 4 Disney parks, starting and ending at Epcot Center. There was music along the way in several places and several of the disney characters were out that morning to cheer us on. At mile 10 we were feeling really good and stopped to take a picture in front of Cinderella's castle, and then we were off again. We reached the half marathon point and saw the crowds cheering for the finishers, but we kept on going. Things were going great until mile 15, when the rain started. And I mean it poured! We ran through the monsoon for four miles when it finally let up. And still, looking like wet rats, we pressed on. We finally reached mile 22, and the final countdown to the finish begun. With each mile marker that we ran past, we felt better and better. When we reached 24 miles, we knew we were going to make it!!! So, we kept on trucking, and before we knew it, there was mile 25. We slowed to a walk for a little bit, stopped to stretch our legs, and we were off again. Wanted to make sure that we were looking good for the finish line. The next thing we knew there was mile 26 and we only had .2 miles to go! We rounded the corner and saw the finish line up ahead. Suddenly the adrenaline kicked in and we were able to pick up the pace and finish strong. And as soon as we crossed that finish line and got our medal, that's when the tears started! I had finally done it!

So that's my story. Thank you so much, Nick. You can't even understand how much of an inspiration you were to me, and still are. Any time things were getting tough and I thought that I couldn't make it, I just thought of you or looked at your picture that I had pinned to my shirt. Everything that you are going through is so much more difficult than a marathon! Because of you, I knew that I could finish that marathon.

Keep your head up! You too, are going to be successful in your own "marathon"!!!
Courtney <mattcourtney@peoplepc.com>
Lenexa, KS - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 10:52 AM (CST)

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WE NEED TO HEAR FROM THE RUNNER'S.. HOW DID YOU ALL DO? WE ARE ALL WANTING TO KNOW. PLEASE FLOOD THE WEB SITE WITH YOUR STORIES OF HOW IT WENT, HOW MUCH MONEY YOU RAISED ECT. FOR EVERY STORY THAT I READ, THE SERUM FAMILY OF RIVERSIDE IA WILL DONATE $1.OO IN HONOR OF NICK, PLEASE SEND YOUR STORIES TODAY, GOOD LUCK, AND THANK'S FOR THE SUPPORT
JEFF SERUM FAMILY <SERUMHOMES@AOL.COM>
- Monday, January 07, 2002 at 08:05 PM (CST)

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KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK SERUM FAMILY OF OLATHE, GREAT JOB SLICKER'S , OUR PRAYER'S ARE WITH YOU ALWAY'S, GOOD LUCK, BE STRONG, STAY AIRBORNE..... LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE BOAT, YOUR BUDDY JEFF NEED'S YOUR HELP TO STEER, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU,LOVE THE SERUM'S OF RIVERSIDE, IA
JEFF SERUM FAMILY <SERUMHOMES@AOL.COM>
- Monday, January 07, 2002 at 07:59 PM (CST)

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I always say a prayer for Nick, but will pray especially hard for the next couple of weeks. All of you are always on my mind. Miss you guys so much!! Hi Alie!!!! Give Nickerbocker a big hug and kiss from Judi.
Judi Brewer <jcrim007@att.net>
Wichita, KS USA - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 03:10 PM (CST)

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HI! MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH ALL OF YOU. GOOD LUCK ON THE UPCOMING WEEKS. BE STRONG, GOD IS WITH YOU ALL THE WAY.
Judy <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA US - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 09:03 AM (CST)

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Hey Slicker's hope you had a great xmas, can't wait untill you can come to the condo for a visit. Good luck with upcoming treatment's and stay AIRBORNE, Thank's to all the runner's look forward to surporting you again next year, take care everyone, the Serum's of IOwa
Jeff Serum family <serumhomes@aol.com>
- Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 05:05 PM (CST)

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Good luck Nick! This is the weekend we run the marathon. We will be thinking of you the whole time and sending positive thoughts your way. A big thanks to you Nick and your family for being such an inspiration to all TNT team members. I will write when I get back and let you know how things went. You and your family our in our constant thoughts and prayers, good luck with your treatments Nick and we will talk to you soon.
Deanna Peterson and Gretchen Jansen TNT meambers.

- Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 11:05 AM (CST)

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Hi! We will be praying extra hard for Nick during the
month of January. We'll go to Mass everyday and offer
it up for Nick. How do you find all of those nice
sayings? God will answer our prayers.
Have a nice New Year's.
J.P. and family
- Monday, December 31, 2001 at 11:06 PM (CST)

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I hope that Nick's counts are up on New Years Eve.....might as well have the year go out on a positive note. All of the preparations for radiation can be a little tedious, so I hope that Nick can hang in there.....maybe they will make him an extra mask to take home. They are so cool!

Our experiences with the radiation therapy were very good. Hopefully Nick will feel great throughout. Then, you just have to wait till the end to see if it worked. Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a successful outcome.

May the New Year Year bring you all much happiness, and most of all....health.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 05:35 PM (CST)

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Hello.. you don't know me but I ran across your site listed in the ACOR leukemia homepages.
My son Ronnie will be 5 next month & he has ALL - was diagnosed at 3 1/2.
I see you are both good looking kids by your photos!
I just wanted to drop by, tell you I am glad to hear you are doing well, and wish you all a healthy and happy 2002.
Chris <chrisrusso_@hotmail.com
www.caringbridge.com/page/gooch>
Bethel, CT - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 11:39 PM (CST)

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I will be house setting in Iowa City from the 27th of Dec till Jan. 8th. But will check in when I come home to check on the house and the cats. I hope you have a good christmas day.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA US - Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at 04:48 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick, Laura, Mike and Ali. Keeping working on those counts, Nick. I know you can do it. Hope you all have a very nice Christmas even though Nick can not be with friends. The important thing is that he stay healthy for his up coming treatments. Let us know how those spinal tap results came out. Our prayers for all of you.
Arleen and Harry <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI - Monday, December 24, 2001 at 11:12 AM (CST)

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Sorry to hear that your counts are a little low, and that you will have a quiet Christmas. Just get lots of rest and enjoy waiting for Santa. I'm sending you lots of positive vibes for raising your counts and getting really strong.

Have a very Merry Christmas.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 02:28 PM (CST)

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When is the race in Forida?? Good luck to all the runner's, God bless
Jeff Serum <Serumhomes@aol.com>
- Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 09:10 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick, I bet you are getting excited for Santa to come to your house!! I'm going to leave out really great cookies and chocolate milk for him! It never hurts to be good to Santa. I'm getting really excited about running the marathon. We finished 22 miles last Saturday and it was great. I also reached my financial goal!! So everything is ready to go. I hope you have a great Christmas and that your counts go up so you can start your treatment! Hang in there and keep your chin up!
Susan Eason <season@cerner.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 05:33 PM (CST)

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Hi, Nick! This is Pam Downs. One of the Team In Training Runners. How are you doing? I am sure you are getting ready for Christmas and we are getting ready to go run our race in Florida. I hope that Christmas brings many wonderful things for you and your family.
Pam Downs <pdowns@shb.com>
olathe, KS - Thursday, December 20, 2001 at 04:04 PM (CST)

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The serum's of Riverside Ia, are praying real hard and long for you Slicker's, hang in there, we love you
Jeff serum family <serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, Ia The great USA - Monday, December 17, 2001 at 07:35 PM (CST)

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Mike, please update photo's what is the matter, can't get new camera working?

- Friday, December 14, 2001 at 08:05 PM (CST)

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Sorry, we have not written for awhile, 4 closing's this week, then some time off, great job Slicker's, keep up the great work, we are going to the condo the day after xmas, for a few day's, can't wait for a few day's from the stress, hope your family get's the same. If you can, please come to the lake, for a day or so. as, you know, we have plenty of room. Hope everything gos well for your family for the holiday's ect, God bless, and Please, everyone, keep praying, it realy does work, as you can see Nick Serum is still , and will be with us for along time, thank's to all the runner's, and thank's to FREDDY"S BAR, hope the winner's of the Condo weekend's have a great time, at the Lake of the Ozark's, the Condo's are great and the view is the best, look forward to supporting you again next year, Freddy;s Bar,and also look forward to some, as promoised, some good food and cocktail's, God bless to all
Jeff Serum Family <Serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, Ia The great USA - Friday, December 14, 2001 at 08:01 PM (CST)

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So glad that things are going smoothly, and that there is only a quick visit for a spinal on Monday. Hope that you are getting excited about Christmas.......and I hope that we can all get a little snow. My fondest wish of all is that "I Wish You Enough"
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI 54722 - Friday, December 14, 2001 at 12:05 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick. Great news. Keep up the good work. Have a great Holdiay Season all of you.
Arleen and Harry <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI - Thursday, December 13, 2001 at 07:11 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick- JP would like you to come play some time,- we
could have Josh come too. We are glad you don't have to
go to the clinic this week.

On one entry- it said they had to raise $300.00 more?
Does that money help Nick? Please let us know who to contact. Thanks.
J.P. <Katt0p>
OP, Ks USA - Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 09:02 PM (CST)

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Hi! Glad to hear all is well there. We have been having great weather here too. I really want some snow. I know your sister Cindy would not agree with me but I want some anyway. Gets you more in the xmas spirit. Got most of my shopping done. Nick glad to hear you are dong good. Hope you are enjoying the sun shine. I will be praying for you.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Wednesday, December 12, 2001 at 08:11 PM (CST)

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Hello Serums! Thanks so much for coming to DaVinci's on the 14th. I am so glad that were were finally able to meet one another.

I hope all is well with you. Congratulations on this latest milestone, Nick!

Fundraising is going well. I have about $300 left to raise. I'm confident that I'll make it.

The running was going real well, but I had an emergency appendectomy on Thanksgiving. It was my first stay in a hospital and I now understand just how awful it is to be poked and prodded at all hours. I was only in the hospital for about 36 hours, but I was ready to get out. I also realized, Nick, that you have a lot of guts, patience and strength to go through all of your treatments and put up with all of that other "hospital stuff" on an ongoing basis.

As for my running in the Disney marathon, the surgeon doesn't think I'll probably recover in time, but I am determined to prove him wrong. I've slowly started working out again (mostly walking) and think I'll be up and running in time for Disney. After all, I've been inspired by a boy who has gone through much more than I ever have and is thriving!

Thanks, Nick, for providing inspiration to us all.

Rebecca Ryan
TNT Runner

- Monday, December 10, 2001 at 01:59 PM (CST)

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So glad to hear about the "victory" of this milestone you have reached, what a thing to celebrate! Things have been crazy! Gretchen and I have been training and we are getting anxious about the marathon.

We both reached our goal along time ago but have been busy trying to help our other teammates reach their goal. We helped 2 team members with a fundraiser they had at "All Fired Up" it was a blast and they raised quite a bit of money.

Heather and Scott had to drop out because Scott got a new job and is traveling a ton and Heather is pregnant and is having a lot of morning sickness. They will both try again next year to do this.

Ali, I laughed when I read about your slumber party, I love slumber parties it brought back memories for me! If you ever need any tips(or should I say tricks to play on others) let me know. I would be glad to share! I also have tips for you Nick just in case Ali ever has a slumber party at your house. I have 2 older brothers who played a lot of tricks on me and my friends at my slumber parties.

Take care Serum family and have a great Holiday Season! We will be thinking of all of you when we are at Walt Disney World for the Marathon! Thanks for being our inspiration, all of you!!

Deanna Peterson TNT team member

- Thursday, December 06, 2001 at 11:47 AM (CST)

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Hi Laura, Mike, Nick and Ali. Congratulations on your great victory finishing the Chemo. What wonderful news. I know you are all a little anxious about the next radiation phase coming up and with good cause. Nick has been so strong through all the previous treatments, I know that he will come through this one fine too. Our prayers for all of you. Hope the treatments go well and you enjoy the upcoming Holiday season.

Arleen and Harry. <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI - Wednesday, December 05, 2001 at 04:31 PM (CST)

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Great job, Slick. Will be at the lake-home the day after Xmas untill New's Year, maybe you can come over to see everyone, no deer yet, have been to busy to hunt much, am looking forward to 2nd hunting season that start's Saturday, and goes for 2 week's, Serum custom Home's has 6 closing in the month of December, just trying to stay focused, and take time out to hunt, when I can, remember when you could take time off to relax at the holiday's, they say that thing's should get easier when you get older, but I'm not sure, anyone else care to comment, Take Care
Jeff Serum family <Serumhomes@aol.com>
- Tuesday, December 04, 2001 at 07:36 PM (CST)

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Glad to hear that you're back home again Nick. Have you got your list ready for Santa yet? Hope that you'll be feeling great for the Holidays.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Monday, December 03, 2001 at 11:40 AM (CST)

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Hi Nick, I am sorry that I havent' written lately. I have been staying very busy at work and with training. And with the Holidays coming up, I just can't seem to get everything done! Training is going well, and so is fundraising. I did a fundraiser all day Saturday and Sunday, and hopefully will reach my goal soon. I was only about $500 short, so I should be almost there after this weekend.
Hang in there everyone! There are MANY people thinking and praying for you!

Courtney
TNT Runner
Courtney Wassom <mattcourtney@peoplepc.com>
Lenexa, KS - Monday, December 03, 2001 at 09:34 AM (CST)

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Great job, Slicker's, Thank's everyone for the prayer's, hope the next visit goes just as well. Went hunting for deer this weekend, saw 9 total in 2 day's, nothing close enough to get,I have 2 weeks total for the hunt, most of all, enjoy the peace and beauty of the timber ground, and all the wild life, that you see, life is good. Hope to see everyone soon, Love The Serum's of Riverside, Ia Home of Caption Jame's T Kirk of the Star Ship enterprise future birth place...
Jeff Serum family <Serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, Ia America - Sunday, December 02, 2001 at 09:02 PM (CST)

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WAY TO GO NICK! GOOD LUCK THIS TIME AND EVERY TIME. HANG IN THERE LAURA. ALI HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD OVER NIGHT SLEEP OVER. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA US - Saturday, December 01, 2001 at 12:48 PM (CST)

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Hope that your ear is clearing up quickly. Bet that you can hardly wait for another stay at the hospital. But this will probably be the last one. Way to go.....you're almost there! I'll be thinking of you.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Friday, November 30, 2001 at 08:35 AM (CST)

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IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU GUYS HAVE A LOT AHEAD OF YOU. GLAD YOU FEEL GOOD ABOUT ALL OF IT. I AM NOT SURE I WOULD BE AS BRAVE AS BOTH OF YOU ARE. MY PRAYERS WILL BE WITH EACH OF YOU. HOPE ALI IS DONG OK TOO.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA US - Thursday, November 29, 2001 at 08:25 PM (CST)

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Good luck Slick on Thursday, can't wait to see new pictures, how are all the runner's doing on their fundraising, hope all is well, went to the condo last weekend, great weather on Sunday, hard to leave, trying to talk the family into moving, but are concerned about the school system around the lake area,most everyone work's at a gas station, or sell night crawler's for a living. Talk to ya soon
Jeff Serum Family <Serumhomes@aol.com>
- Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at 10:50 AM (CST)

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to nick you'rre my bestest friend from jp
jp
- Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 07:48 PM (CST)

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HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GOOD WEEK END. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I WAS THINKING ABOUT ALL OF YOU. SOUNDS LIKE IT IS GOING TO GET REALLY COLD OUT THIS NEXT WEEK. FOR ME I REALLY WANT SOME SNOW, NOT A LOT BUT ENOUGH TO GET ME IN THE XMAS SPIRIT. I LOVE HOLIDAYS. I HAD 2 OF MY GRANDDAUGHTERS HERE TODAY AND THEY HELPED ME AT MAKING COOKIES AND PUTTING UP SOME XMAS THINGS. WE TOOK THE COOKIES TO SOME OF THE ELDER PEOPLE HERE IN TOWN. THE GIRLS HAD NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE AND ENJOYED IT. I AM GLAD THEY MOVED CLOSER TO ME SO I CAN SEE THEM MORE OFTEN. I WILL BE CHECKING IN TOMORROW TO SEE IF YOU HAVE AN UPDATE. THEY SAY NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS AND I HOPE THAT IS TRUE IN THIS CASE.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA US - Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 04:28 PM (CST)

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Hi Nick! Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.
J.P. thinks of you every night at bedtime.

Do you have your Christmas tree up? What do
you want from Santa Claus?
Tim, Kathy, Katie,JP & Anne Marie
Overland Park, ks jo - Saturday, November 24, 2001 at 11:03 PM (CST)

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Heading to the condo today, wish we were ale to run over to KC. and see everyone, hopefully at x-mas. Take care
Jeff Serum
- Friday, November 23, 2001 at 08:27 AM (CST)

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HAPPY TURKEY DAY EVERYONE
MOM & DAD, GRANDMA & GRANDPA AND DOOGIE <DOOGIERPM@AOL.COM>
OLATHE, KS JOHNSON - Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 11:57 PM (CST)

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HOPE ALL IS WELL. HOPE ALL OF YOU HAVE A REAL GREAT THANKSGIVING DAY. I WILL HAVE MOST OF MY KIDS HERE. GOT MOST OF THE DINNER PRETTY WELL DONE. PIES BAKED, WILD RICE DONE, SALAD DONE. THE TURKEY WILL GO ON LATE TONIGHT. SOUNDS LIKE THE WEATHER IS GOING TO START CHANGING ON SATURDAY. NICK DON'T EAT TO MUCH TURKEY! I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU.
Judy <Judyaug1@aol.com>
IA - Wednesday, November 21, 2001 at 09:09 PM (CST)

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mike, you have alot of great piture's please update pic... thank's The Serum's of Riverside
Jeff Serum Family
- Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at 07:45 PM (CST)

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Mike I really liked the writing you put in. It really has a lot of meaning to it. Hope all is well with Nick. I will be praying for all of you.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 06:50 PM (CST)

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Nick, it was great to see you and your family last night at the DaVinci's. Thank you for coming.
Pam Downs <pdowns@shb.com>
Olathe, KS - Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 02:59 PM (CST)

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GLAD TO HEAR ALL IS WELL THERE AND HOPE ALL OF YOU ARE AT THE PASTA DINNER. NICK YOU HAVE A LOT OF FRIENDS OUT HERE PULLING FOR YOU. YOU WILL MAKE IT. HOPE ALL COMES OUT GOOD WITH YOUR EYES. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. GOOD LUCK.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 06:30 PM (CST)

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Great job Slicker's and Serum family of Olathe, Just rolled in from the lake, have not been there as a family since Karen broke her anckle7 week's ago, had a great time the weather was in the 70's, we were on the boat 4 hour's saturday and 2 hour's today, just to think boating is coming to an end this year, Im hoping that the weather is nice on Thanksgiving for 1 last cruise of the year, we are planning on spending a week at the lake over the long break, and our planning a quick trip to Kc from the lake if Slick is feeling up to it, we sure hope so. Great job Slick, keep up the good work, and stay AIRBORNE, Love Jeff Karen, Logan, Brendan, and Kaelyn
Jeff Serum Family <Serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, IA - Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 09:39 PM (CST)

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Dear Nick, Ali, Laura and Mike.

Glad to hear you are back home, Nick and Laura, and everyting is going fine. It is so good to hear that things are going well and you are all very positive about the future. Mike, I love your "Quote for the day" on Nov. 8. I think I need to go back and read that everyday. Ali, you must be a very wonderful little girl; going to visit the kids in Nick's area of the hosptial. You have no idea how much that means to those little guys who are there day after day. Please keep up the good work. Our prayers for all of you. Thanks a lot, Mike and Laura, for inviting Brad to your home for Thanksgiving. That was so nice. However, I'm really glad he decided to change his plans and drive home and be with us. We really miss him. Take care........all of you. God's Blessings. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI USA - Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 04:28 PM (CST)

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Welcome home Nick! Hope that you're having a great weekend. All of us in Wisconsin (as well as Indiana and Bangladesh) are thinking of you and hoping that the hospital visits go well and that you always get back home quickly.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 12:50 PM (CST)

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GLAD TO HEAR THAT NICK AND LAURA ARE BOTH HOME. I HOPE LAURA GOT SOME REST TOO. THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME TO DO THAT. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.

Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Friday, November 09, 2001 at 08:38 PM (CST)

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Welcome home, Nick! I hope that your latest round of treatment went well. The marathon training is going well. We're running "just" 10 miles tomorrow. Last Saturday we ran 18 miles. It was tough, but Nick is a great inspiration and I believe thoughts of him pulled us all through. I hope that all of you will be able to come to DaVinci's next Wednesday evening for our fundraising dinner so that we can finally meet you!! The fundraising is going well-- I think we're all going to make our goal.

Keep your spirits up and know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Rebecca Ryan <rryan@shb.com>
Mission, KS - Friday, November 09, 2001 at 10:45 AM (CST)

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Nick I hope you are home and doing good. I hope Mom is getting some rest too. She is a great Mom to stay up at the hospital with you. Your Uncle Jeff and his family went to the lake for a long week end. Guess they are gong there for Thanksgiving too. My prayers are with you.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Thursday, November 08, 2001 at 07:41 PM (CST)

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JUST WANTED TO SAY HI AND I AM PRAYING FOR EACH OF YOU AND AN EXTRA ONE FOR NICK. HOPE YOU GET HOME SOON AND CAN GO OUT AND PLAY WITH THE OTHER CHILDREN WHILE THE WEATHER IS STILL NICE. ALL OF OU TAKE CARE. JUDY
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 09:18 PM (CST)

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I'm praying for you Nick. I miss you so much. Kellen and Brett miss you too! We think about you all the time. To Mike, Laura, and Alie...you are the strongest people that I know. I miss looking out the window to see if the Serum family is ok. Your old neighbors...The Brewers
Judi Brewer <jcrim007@att.net>
Wichita, KS US - Wednesday, November 07, 2001 at 04:39 AM (CST)

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MIKE MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AND HOPE ALL IS WELL.
NICK HANG IN THERE, I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND I KNOW YOU CAN DO THIS TASK. YOU HAVE A LOT OF PEOPLE OUT HERE PULLING AND PRAYERING FOR YOU. YOU WILL MAKE IT. I HAVE A LOT OF FAITH IN YOU.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Tuesday, November 06, 2001 at 09:33 PM (CST)

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NICK I WAS SURE YOU WOULD MAKE IT. YOU ARE A VERY STRONG BOY WITH YOUR WHOLE LIFE TO LIVE AND IN TIME YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GO AND DO ALL THE THINGS YOU WANT.
ALI THAT IS GREAT THAT YOU VISIT THE OTHER CHILDREN THERE. THEY NEED ALL THE HELP AND UNDERSTANDING THEY CAN GET. YOU ARE A VERY SPECIAL PERSON.
LAURA YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST MOTHER'S I KNOW TO BE BY YOUR SONS SIDE THREW ALL OF THIS AND IT IS PLAN TO SEE WHY THE KIDS DAD LOVES YOU SO MUCH.
YOU ALL ARE GREAT PEOPLE AND MAYBE SOMEDAY I WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO MEET YOU.
I WILL BE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. JUST TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Monday, November 05, 2001 at 10:27 PM (CST)

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Good luck to all the runner's, and thank-you so much for all your help for Nick and my brother Mikes family, so glad to help the runner's with condo weekend's hope that they put you over the edge in your fundraising, God bleSS, AND AGAIN--THANK YOU
JEFF SERUM FAMILY <SERUMHOMES@AOL.COM>
- Monday, November 05, 2001 at 07:39 PM (CST)

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Slick, great job on the count's, we are all praying real hard for you all, God Bless, The Serum's of Riverside,IA
Jeff serum family <Serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, IA - Monday, November 05, 2001 at 07:36 PM (CST)

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So glad you made your counts Nick! I will be praying for you. Take care, Deanna Peterson TNT member

- Monday, November 05, 2001 at 01:22 PM (CST)

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Slick, hope count's were up today, let us know real soon
Jeff serum
- Monday, November 05, 2001 at 09:44 AM (CST)

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GOOD LUCK NICK ON MONDAY! I WILL BE WAITING TO HEAR THE REPORT. YOU REALLY HAVE A GREAT FAMILY THERE. PRAYERS FOR ALL OF YOU. JUDY
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 07:19 PM (CST)

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HI! HOPE NICK'S COUNTS WERE UP FOR THURSDAY. I WILL BE PRAYING FOR NICK AND ALL OF YOU. CANCER HAS HIT DEATH IN MY FAMILY AGAIN. IT IS A REAL SCARIE AND BAD THING. I KNOW NICK IS STRONG AND WITH HIS SPIRITS UP LIKE THEY ARE HE WILL DO GREAT. HANG IN THERE. JUDY
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Friday, November 02, 2001 at 05:11 PM (CST)

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Dear Laura, Mike, Ali and Nick,
I have been without internet access for a very long time. My computer may have given up, but our prayers for all of you have not. I'm finally back and just catching up on all your postings. The cranial radiation does sound a little scary, but he will come through it with flying colors, just as he has with all the other treatments in the past. The thought of being on maintenance in January is very good news. Our thoughts and prayers continue, as always. Take care, all of you. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry Serum <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI USA - Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 04:02 PM (CST)

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Mike, had a chance to read the Holland story, how true. Good luck Slick, Stay airborne, Love The Serum's of Riverside, Ia
Jeff serum Family <Serumhomes@aol.com>
- Tuesday, October 30, 2001 at 10:47 AM (CST)

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Mike, please update photo's ,,thank's
Jeff seum
- Monday, October 29, 2001 at 06:34 PM (CST)

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Good luck this week Nick, Please everyone pray alot
Jeff Serum Family <Serumhomes@aol.com>
- Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 11:36 AM (CST)

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NICK SORRY TO HEAR YOUR COUNTS WERE DOWN. HANG IN THERE YOU WILL MAKE IT NEXT TIME.
ALI GOOD JOB ON YOUR GRADES.
ALL OF YOU HAVE TO BE STRONG AND I KNOW YOU WILL MAKE IT THROUGH THIS ALL OK. I WILL BEING PRAYING HARDER FOR ALL OF YOU AND NICK KEEP YOUR HEAD UP, YOU HAVE A LOT OF PEOPLE OUT THERE PULLING FOR YOU. JUDY
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Sunday, October 28, 2001 at 10:57 AM (CST)

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Hi Nick, I hope those counts start climbing. I hope you are feeling okay and are still able to play and have fun. Isn't it beautiful in Kansas City today! We really enjoyed our run this morning. Only 10 miles this week. I can't wait to meet you sometime. Take care, Susan Eason
S
- Saturday, October 27, 2001 at 05:08 PM (CDT)

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Hey Nick!! Hope you're doing well. The training and fundraising are both going good. I ran 16 miles last weekend. That's the furthest I've ever run at one time in my whole life, and I wouldn't have been able to do it without your inspiration. You're one special little guy! Alli - congrats on the straight A's! That's great!! Have fun and I hope to meet you all soon! Take care, Kristine
Kristine Devine <bblueyes_64153@yahoo.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Friday, October 26, 2001 at 02:24 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick this is your cosin Jennifer I hope you get better soon. I haven't seen you since the party for you Now you are five years old. I am proud that you are getting though all this ok. I hope you get alot better soon. E-mail me soon.
Jennifer Kelly <LTD2GURL121@aol.com>
Olathe , KS USA - Thursday, October 25, 2001 at 05:47 PM (CDT)

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Hello Nick and family! Hope everything is going as well this week as it was last! I have been working hard lately on my training and fundraising. Both are going well. We ran 16 miles this last weekend. It still amazes me! And I am only about $500 short on my fundraising. It will be a great feeling when I reach that $3000.
Hope you're feeling great, Nick! I can't wait til we meet you!
Courtney
Courtney Wassom <mattcourtney@peoplepc.com>
Lenexa, KS - Tuesday, October 23, 2001 at 08:56 AM (CDT)

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Hello! Serum family. Nick I am so glad your counts our up! And I am so happy you had a great Birthday. Things are going well with training and fundraising. Thank you again Nick for being such a great inspiration! I couldn't have made it this far without you! Take Care and I hope things continue to go well, Deanna Peterson TNT member.

- Monday, October 22, 2001 at 09:48 AM (CDT)

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Was a beautiful day here. I got all my garden cleaned out. Hope it was as nice there and all of you got out for some fun. We will not have many day's like this one anymore. Still praying for you Nick.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Sunday, October 21, 2001 at 08:29 PM (CDT)

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Hi! Glad to hear things are going well with Nick.I emailed this web site to my son, Bryan, in Florida. I see he has put an entry in the guestbook. That makes me happy. I will be praying for all of you. Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Friday, October 19, 2001 at 08:49 PM (CDT)

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Keep up the good work Nick. Everything sounds like it's going really well. We're thinking of you and your family. How does it feel to be 5?
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI 54722 - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 08:13 PM (CDT)

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Great Web sight, If there is anything I can do to make it more visible here in Florida PLEASE let me know. There are lots of (Freewill givers) here in the retirement state and I will pass this along to any and everyone. Good luck Nick I will get the prayers started here in Florida.
Bryan Stine <BryGuyNFla@aol.com>
Sarasota, Fl USA - Wednesday, October 17, 2001 at 06:52 AM (CDT)

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Hi!Hope all is well there tonight. I hope it is ok for I gave my sister this web sight. I know Nick needs all the help he can get and so does Ali plus both of you. Hang in there, it will all come out good, God will see to that. My prayers will continue. JUDY
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Tuesday, October 16, 2001 at 09:57 PM (CDT)

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HOPE ALL IS WELL THERE TONIGHT! THE WEATHER IS REALLY COLD HERE AND I AM NOT READY FOR SNOW AT ALL. I STILL HAVE PEPPERS AND THINGS IN THEGARDEN I WILL HAVE TO GET OUT TOMORROW FOR THEY SAY WE ARE GOING TO GET OUR FROST THEN. NICK HOPE YOUR COUNTS ARE UP AND HAVING FUN WITH THE THINGS YOU GOT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. JUDY
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Monday, October 15, 2001 at 09:28 PM (CDT)

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HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK. I know it is late but better late than not at all. I have mailed you a card and I know it is late too. Sorry about that but it is on the way. Hope Monday goes smooth for you and your Mom. My prayers are with all of you. Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Sunday, October 14, 2001 at 07:02 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick, Happy Birthday a few days late. I hope that you had a great birthday and are now relaxing and enjoying your new toys! I'm running with TNT and your smile keeps us going! Take care and have a great weekend.
Susan Eason <season@cerner.com>
Kansas City, MO - Friday, October 12, 2001 at 06:36 PM (CDT)

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A day late, but Happy Birthday, Nick!!! How does it feel to be 5? You'll be grown up before you know it! Hope you had a wonderful time yesterday!
Courtney
Courtney Wassom <mattcourtney@peoplepc.com>
Lenexa, KS - Thursday, October 11, 2001 at 08:49 AM (CDT)

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A very Happy Birthday to the big guy turning 5. Hope that you're feeling on top of the world and having a wonderful day.

Happy, Happy Birthday!
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI 54722 - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 05:27 PM (CDT)

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Happy Birthday Nick! Hope you have a great time today! Make sure everyone does what you say because today is your day! Have Fun! Deanna Peterson TNT Member

- Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 12:08 PM (CDT)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR NICK,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! The big 5! Just wanted to wish you the best on this special day and let you know that the TNT runners are still out there working hard so that we can run in your honor in Orlando. I understand that we might be able to meet you soon and I am really looking forward to it! Until then, we'll be thinking of you as always.
Rebecca Ryan <rryan@shb.com>
Mission, KS - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 11:19 AM (CDT)

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HAPPY B-_DAY SLICK, Hope you have a great day, your present is in the mail, hope you like it, Love Jeff, Karen, Logan, Brendan, Kaelyn
Jeff Serum family <Serumhomes@aol.com>
- Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 09:07 AM (CDT)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK!!!!! ITS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT YOU AND SARAH ARE 5 YEARS OLD. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE BIRTHDAY PARTY ON SUNDAY-SHOULD BE ALOT OF FUN. HOPE YOU HAVE A SPECIAL DAY.
LOVE UNCLE GENE, AUNT DEBBIE, JENNIFER, MATTHEW, SARAH AND MICHAEL
ALL THE KELLYS <DKELLY3262@AOL.COM>
OLATHE, KS - Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 07:43 AM (CDT)

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Happy 5th birthday Nick --This is a very exciting day for you -Hope you have a fun day-Grandma, Grandpa and Doogie love you very much.
Grandma, Grandpa & Doogie <DOOGIERPM@AOL.COM>
Olateh, Ks Johnson - Tuesday, October 09, 2001 at 11:38 PM (CDT)

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So glad to hear that your hospital stay was a short one, and that you are back home again. Hope that your visit on Monday is a short one, and that everything goes well.

Keep your counts up!
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Sunday, October 07, 2001 at 09:15 AM (CDT)

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Hi Nick!! My name is Sheilah and I am a TNT member. I had a garage sale this past weekend as a fundraising event. I have a picture of you on the collection jar. One of the patrons is a nurse at Children's Mercy and recognized you. She had nothing but wonderful things to say about you.

Are you ready for your birthday?

Hope to meet you!! Be strong!
Sheilah Niemeyer <sniemeyer@shb.com>
independence, mo usa - Friday, October 05, 2001 at 02:47 PM (CDT)

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Hi guys,

Nick I hope this note finds you feeling well! Hang in their buddy, you've got a ton of people thinking about you!

I heard the auction went great. I cant believe we made that much money!! I wish I could have been with you guys. I will definently be at the Octoberfest this weekend. Look forward to seeing you again.
Take Care,
Gretchen TNT
Gretchen Goodman Jansen <ggoodman2@kumc.edu>
olathe, ks jo - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 02:04 PM (CDT)

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Hi Serum family!
Sorry I haven't responded sooner but right after the auction I had to go out of town. I am so glad Nick made his counts and I hope he is doing well. He is one tuff little guy. Mike and Laura Thank You so much for coming to the auction. Having you there meant a lot to our team!

Im sure Debbie (who is absolutley wonderful!) has told you about our Oktober feast this Sunday the 7th. It will be at Freddy T's in Stanley and is located at 151st and 69 highway. We will have lots and lots of food and we have a ton of door prizes to give away. I plan on playing some fun games such as 1 hit wonder. I will sing a 1 hit wonder and the first person to guess the title and artist will win a door prize. If they guess wrong, they will be encouraged to make a small donation or they can just pay me to shut up since I can't sing! We will also have some other fun games for door prizes.

I hope that Nick is feeling well enough to come. We will keep praying for him in hopes of a speedy recovery! Stay strong Serum family and we hope to see you Sunday! Deanna, Gretchen, Scott and Heather TNT team members (:

- Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 09:22 AM (CDT)

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Hang in there Nick and all of you. You all have a few real rough days ahead of you but all of you are strong and will do just fine. Nick you are a brave and strong boy and will get threw if in no time. Just take one day at a time. I will be praying for all of you as I do each night. Nick and Laura I will do an extra one for both of you for I know you can use all the help you can get. I will check in tomorrow and I know I will hear a good report. My prayers are with all of you. Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 09:38 PM (CDT)

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You can count on us for a special prayer for Nick and for you and Laura and Ali too. I pray that Nick gets through his treatment without any problems.

Doing a bit of recuperating myself today. Brad and Greg were home for the weekend, as well as Paula and her family and Marie. We celebrated a four sibling birthday party and had a great time. It so wonderful to have most of the family together. We were missing Aliya and Jainal and wish there could have been here too. The boys had no flight problems and we are greatful for that too.

Our thoughts and prayers for Nick and all of you. Take care. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry <dhaka@discover-net.net>
August, - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 11:03 AM (CDT)

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Way to go Serum family on getting Nick ready for his treatment,Keep praying everyone.
Jeff, Karen, Logan,Brendan, Kaelyn Serum <Serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, Ia - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 09:58 AM (CDT)

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Hang in there Nick. You've got a couple of rough days ahead of you but you'll do just fine. Don't forget to give your nurses some of those great smiles you've got. You'll be feeling much better real soon.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 09:22 AM (CDT)

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Hey Nick I am glad we got to see you this weekend. Good luck with your treatments. Doug, Will and I will be praying for you, hang in there. See you in a few weeks. Tell your Mom, Dad and Sissy we said hi. Love you all.
Aunt Lisa, Uncle Doug and Will <dlcoday@pionet.net>
Sioux City, IA Woodbury - Wednesday, October 03, 2001 at 07:58 AM (CDT)

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Hello Serums! Hope all is going well. I have been keeping up with all your journal entries but have not been writing much in the guestbook lately. Sorry about that! Nick, I know that you are probably at the hospital right now. I hope that you meet your counts today and that the treatments go very well for you! Remember that I am pulling for you in all this, and so are all the other TNT runners. Ali, How did your game go last weekend? I am sure that you were the star player!!!
My fund-raising is going pretty well right now. I shouldn't have a problem meeting my goal. I wanted to let you all know that I am going to be hosting a charitable drawing on October 14. Right now the plan is to do it at the Walmart on Shawnee Mission Parkway, but I haven't set that in stone just yet. I'll let you know when I do!
Hang in there everyone! Mike and Laura, I know that you are having a hard time, but you are proving that you are wonderful parents. You and your family are in my prayers!
Courtney
Courtney Wassom <mattcourtney@peoplepc.com>
Lenexa, KS - Tuesday, October 02, 2001 at 01:43 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick and all of you. Nick I am praying that tomorow will go great for you. You are a very brave boy and you will make it. Glad the auction went good. Will be watching to see how Tuesday goes. Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 07:26 PM (CDT)

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Hi, Nick. My name is Pam Downs. I am with the Team In Training group and I just wanted to drop a quick note to you saying 'hi'.

Laura, you and I talked a couple of weeks ago now. I am the mentor for a group that also has Nick as an honor patient. I know you just participated in an auction and it sounds like that was a wonderful event. Our group would still like to get together with Nick at some point if possible or if nothing else we do have a birthday present for Nick. It is a Pokemon quilt and pillow. Please call me or e-mail me at your convenience. Thank you.

Pam Downs
816-391-5552
PDowns@SHB.com

Pamela Downs <pdowns@shb.com>
Olathe, KS USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 03:45 PM (CDT)

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Thank's to everyone that bid on the condo weekend's and eveything else that was at the auction, My family look's forward to helping with donation's again next year, and hope to attend, keep up the great fundraising effort's runner's, god bless, The Serum's of Riverside IA
Jeff Serum <Serumhomes@aol.com>
- Monday, October 01, 2001 at 08:50 AM (CDT)

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SORRY TO HEAR NICK DID NOT MEED HIS COUNTS-I KNOW HE WILL ON MONDAY-WE WILL PRAY THAT HE WILL. I AM REALLY ENJOYING WORKING WITH THE TNT RUNNERS THAT ARE RUNNING THE MARATHON IN NICKS HONOR. THE AUCTION WILL BE A GREAT SUCCESS ON SATURDAY NIGHT AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MIKE AND LAURA THERE TO SUPPORT THE AMIGOS4NICK TEAM

DEBBIE <DKELLY3262@AOL.COM>
OLATHE, KS - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 11:56 PM (CDT)

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Sorry to hear that Nick was not able to go on Thursday. You did not say anything about last Saturday and Ali's game. How did she do? Was all of you able to go? I really hope so. I am sure you don't get to do a lot of family outings together. You will in time. I will be praying for you Nick. I know you can do it. I would really like to have his address so I can send Nick a birthday card if you don't mind, You can email me it. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. JUDY
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Friday, September 28, 2001 at 08:25 PM (CDT)

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Hi! I hope all is ok. Real worried for there has not been an update yet, but I pray that all of you are real busy and all in good health. Nick you will handle Thursday in flying colors. You are a very brave boy and we all have faith in you. Hang in there and before you know it, this will all be in the past and seem like a book you read. Laura I know it is real hard on you while Nick's stay at the hopsital but you are one great Mother to go threw this with Nick. All of you are very speical people and you have a lot of people praying for you, and writing, and running to help all of you get threw this. Tomorrow will be a good day I know it will for all of you are so strong and Nick is great and has more will power than most of us adults today. I will put in some extra prayers tonight for all of you. Please let us know how it goes. There is a lot of friends that cares about all of you. Some have meet all of you and some like me have not but feel like we have. I will be praying for all of you. JUDY
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 09:43 PM (CDT)

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We know Nick has another hospital stay this Thurs and hope it goes well. Nick seems to adjust for these stays and I know it is hard on Laura but she is a real special person and wants to do everything possible for Nick. I know these hospital stays are hard on the whole family and Nick has a special family who is helping him get better which we are all praying it will. I know there is another fundraiser this weekend for all the runners and we want to thank them for all they are doing. They are all special people to put this time and efforts into this and making Nick special to them. We want to also thank all the people who donated all the great things for the event. Nicks aunt Debbie has also done quite abit for the runners getting donations and I know she is doing this as she loves Nick and wants to help make him better by helping to raise money for more research in this alful cancer. Nick is a fighter and we believe in near future he will be well and getting ready for school and all activites he wants to do. We love all of you
love mom and dad, grandma and grandpa and doogie <Doogierpm@aol.com>
olathe , ks johnson - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 10:21 PM (CDT)

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Hi! I am getting worried for there has been nothing on since Friday and that is not like you. I hope you read this and update us on Nick's progress.I pray that everything is ok. Hang in there. JUDY
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at 08:31 PM (CDT)

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Hi! I was just checking to see if you put in an update on the family. I hope everything is going ok and that you all got to go to Ali's game on Saturday. I hope they won there game. I will check in tomorow. My prayers are with you. JUDY
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Monday, September 24, 2001 at 08:34 PM (CDT)

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Good work NICK. I was sure you would make it. Sorry about the hard time with the spinal tap. Hope all of you get to go to Ali's game. Good luck Ali. My prayers are with you. JUDY
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 05:22 PM (CDT)

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Great job Nick on the count's keep getting AIRBORNE to recovery, don't know if we will get to use the boat again this year with Karen's broken anckle, she is still in alot of pain. Take care Nick, good luck thursday, be strong, and please , ereryone please keep uup the prayer's. Good luck to all the runner's in your fundraising.
Jeff Serum <Serumhomes@aol.com>
- Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 03:10 PM (CDT)

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Hi! Just wanted to let you know I am watching this closly. Hang in there all of you. I really feel like I know you as well as I do Cindy, Jeff and Karen. You will all make it with all our prayers and help, so hang in there. Good Luck. Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 09:17 PM (CDT)

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My name is Jessica and i am 21 yrs. old. my nephew was diagnosed with (all) lukemia a few weeks ago. My brother is a single father and he lives with me and my mother. He is a kck cop and my mother is a nurse at olathe medical center. This is something that i cant bear to come to realize its real. why him, you know? why not me? why should this 2 year old little boy who cant tell us what he wants, have such a horrible disease. he's gone through 2 rounds of kemo and just got out of the hospital for having mouth herpes. I hope he can stay longer. i miss seeing him. i was wondering if possibly you could call my brother chris who is 27 years old and talk to him. i feel like he has no one. mike my brother 30 yrs. old has a family of his own and is a lenexa cop and tony my 3rd brother who is 25 has been activated and is standing gaurd in topeka airforce base. they are talking about sending him to afganistan. and me well i am a paraeducator in kindergarden at walnut grove in the morning. i go to school full time at jccc in the after noon and i work a second job at ringside til 9.30pm so i get home at 10pm and hopefully for his sake he and austin are sound asleep
my email is
jessicab@ringside.com
jessierice@hotmail.com
and our phone number is 913-583-3600 De Soto
thanks and i love what you are doing for your son

jessica Bussell <jessicab@ringside.com>
De Soto, ks usa the best - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 08:56 PM (CDT)

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Keep up the great work Slicker's, we were planning a trip to KC soon ,but plan's have changed in just 1 fall and 2 broken bones. Thank's everyone for your thought's, Karen come's home this afternoon, hopefully the kid's will help pitch in,good thing Im self employed, Be strong Slick, hope to see you soon
Jeff Serum <Serumhomes@aol.com>
- Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:13 AM (CDT)

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Keep up the great work Slicker's, we were planning a trip to KC soon ,but plan's have changed in just 1 fall and 2 broken bones. Thank's everyone for your thought's, Karen come's home this afternoon, hopefully the kid's will help pitch in,good thing Im self employed, Be strong Slick, hope to see you soon
Jeff Serum <Serumhomes@aol.com>
- Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 11:13 AM (CDT)

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So glad to hear that Nick has had some excitement in his life and that he's feeling so well. You will be glad to be limiting his outside exposure right now. It really is too risky.

I hope that Aunt Rosie and Karen get themselves all fixed up as soon as possible. We're thinking of them.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman>
Augusta, WI - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 10:12 AM (CDT)

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Nick and Mike glad you had a good week end. Nick you are a very strong boy and you will make it. I can see it in your eyes. Ali good luck in your sports. You look like a very strong girl too. Mike and Laura hang in there. You are all worth it. I hope your Mother comes out ok. I have talked to her on the phone and she sounds like a great person. I got an email from Jeff about Karen, sorry to hear about that. They have there hands full with three little ones. Maybe I will bake some cookies and take over when I go on Thursday.I will pray for all of you. Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Tuesday, September 18, 2001 at 08:02 PM (CDT)

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Nick and Mike, Thank You so much for coming out to Lowes to support Gretchen,Scott, Heather and I. Nick we are all so glad to have met you. You are a really cool guy! Thanks for letting us take all those pictures of you. Craig says you can sit on his motorcycle anytime you want. We have our garage sale next weekend and then on the 29th we have the BIG auction. Everyone one my team is very excited about this. We have received many donations from area business'and feel this will be a good money raiser for us. Again, we were very happy to see you Nick and your Dad. We hope to see you again soon! Take care, Deanna Peterson TNT

- Saturday, September 15, 2001 at 09:22 PM (CDT)

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My prayers go out to all of you. It has been a busy few day's in praying for all the people that are hurt or died in the torrorism on Tuesday, but I always include the four of you in my prayers each day. Nick you are doing a good job, hang in there and take one day at a time. Laura this has to be hard on you too. Take it easy and get some rest. I bet Dad can handle one more game of CandyLand. Good Luck. Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 06:47 PM (CDT)

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Mike,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family every day.

Your freind,
Steven Gennaco
Steven Gennaco <sgennaco@quadramed.com>
Winthrop, MA USA - Thursday, September 13, 2001 at 09:29 AM (CDT)

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Nick, it is great to hear that you are home! I am glad that the treatments went well and that you and your family can get some real rest now. Ali, sounds like you had a terrific time at the circus. I'm jealous, I wish that I could have gone too! We had our first 10 mile run this past weekend. It went pretty well, I think. We get a break next week, only 6 miles. But we'll be thinking of all of you the whole way!
Hang in there everyone! I am praying for you, and so are MANY others.


Courtney Wassom <mattcourtney@peoplepc.com>
Lenexa, KS - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 09:54 PM (CDT)

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Hi! Sorry I did not get back sooner but had some medical problems too. The Bluegrass festival was great but got home and had some problems. Had my cancer flair up. I have been fitting it for 28 years. I know I will make it for I am not ready to leave here yet, but sometimes it gets really hard. But with faith I have made it this long and will for many years. Nick if I can do it I know you can too. You are very strong and have a lot to live for and you will do it the same as I have. When they found my cancer they gave me 6 months to live and here I am still working 28 years later and fighting it, but I am here and so will you. Prayer and believe will help and the love of your family and I know you have that. I had to add an extra prayer for myself for the past few days but yours came first for you still have most of your life to live and mine has been here a long time but I am not ready to give up yet. Glad Every thing is going good. I know you will make the rest in flying colors. I wish I know what your color is Nick, I would send you a little gift in that color, but I think your color is Prayer right now,and I do that each night and sometimes more when I feel some extra prayers are needed. Hang in there, You have a lot of people behind you and we are all praying for you and your family.Good luck! Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com >
- Monday, September 10, 2001 at 09:39 PM (CDT)

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I am so glad that Nick and Laura had a short stay in the hospital and are back at home. Rest up and enjoy your time at home.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Monday, September 10, 2001 at 04:53 PM (CDT)

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First of all, great job slicker's in getting AIRBORNE on the count's, second, everyone keep up the prayer, most everyone come's from different faith's, but we all have 1 thing in common, 'PRAYER' great job, everyone Am planning a trip to KC hope to see everyone soon,and 3rd happy 29th b-day Laura
Jeff Serum Family
- Sunday, September 09, 2001 at 07:18 PM (CDT)

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Hi Serums,

Good to hear that Nick's counts were up and the treatment is underway. Happy Birthday, Laura. I hope one of your birthday gifts is continued good news about Nick. Last night Harry walked with the cancer survivors in the Augusta Relay for Life. We had a luminary lite for Nick and are keeping all of you in our prayers. Arleen and Harry
Harris and Arleen Serum <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI - Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 08:29 PM (CDT)

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Happy Belated Birthday to both Mike and Laura!

I hope that this round g well on the medicine with no side effects yets. Hopefully there will be none.He is a real trooper and seems to adjust to what has to be done. You are a special person who deals with each day and just does what has to be done and no complaints. We know this has been hard on the whole family but soon this will all be over and you can go on with your normal life. Hope you will be home in a day or two. We love you all
Mom & dad --grandma and grandpa <Doogierpm@aol.com>
Olathe, Ks Johnson - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 04:05 PM (CDT)

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I am so glad Nick made his counts! Happy Birthday Laura! Hang in there! we are all praying for the best. Take care, Deanna TNT member
Deanna Peterson
Olathe, ks - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 02:49 PM (CDT)

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Happy Birthday Laura! I'm happy to hear Nick has made counts and is receiving treatment. Hang in there Nick!! To the whole Serum family: Thank you. Your strength, courage, love, and hope is overwhelming, and has inspired me to become a better person by sharing more of the same with others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Kristine (TNT member) <bblueyes_64153@yahoo.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 11:09 AM (CDT)

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Happ Birthday, Laura. We are so glad Nick made his counts this week. Our prayers are with you
Debbie <Dkelly3262@aol.com>
Olathe, KS 66062 - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 10:52 AM (CDT)

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Happy Birthday Laura. Take care of yourself and Nick in the hospital.
Debbie <dkelly3262@aol.com>
Olathe, KS USA - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 10:47 AM (CDT)

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Hello Serums! I just wanted to let Nick know that I am thinking about him. I know the treatments make for a rough time, but hang in there. You're going to make it, and you'll be home before you know it! The TNT members will be thinking of you and your family tomorrow on our first 10 mile run. I can't wait to meet you!

Courtney Wassom <mattcourtney@peoplepc.com>
Lenexa, KS - Friday, September 07, 2001 at 08:47 AM (CDT)

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Hey guys. Hope Nick makes his counts Thurday. Hey Happy 32nd Birthday on Friday the 7th. to Laura. I hope Nick's counts are up and you spend it at Childrens(That's an oxymoron). Uncle Doug has got some Pokemon's for you!!!! He will have Aunt Lisa bring them down at the end of September. Good luck Nickoli......we think about you often........Later, Uncle Dug
Uncle Doug & Aunt Lisa <dlcoday@pionet.net>
Sioux City, Ia USA - Wednesday, September 05, 2001 at 07:54 PM (CDT)

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Hi, Nick!! My name is Sheilah and I'm a member of "Nick's Team" for the Disney Marathon. I hope you did get some rest yesterday. You are a very strong and courageous kid!! I'm thinking about you.
Sheilah Niemeyer <sniemeyer@shb.com>
Kansas City, mo usa - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 03:22 PM (CDT)

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Jim Woehrle <james.woehrle@med.ge.com>
Overland Park, KS USA - Tuesday, September 04, 2001 at 01:06 PM (CDT)

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Happy b-day Mike, good luck this Thursday on the count's, get ARIBORNE SLICKER"S, Love the Serum's of Riverside IA
Jeff, Karen, Logan,Brendan, and Kaelyn <Serumhomes@aol.com>
- Monday, September 03, 2001 at 08:07 PM (CDT)

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Hi Laura, Mike, Ali and Nick. Hope those counts are up and Nick can get on with another treatment. Love the photos. Those pictures of Ali and Nick are really precious..and the one of you, Mike, looks pretty great too, doing your thing with the celebrities. I waiting to see one of Laura.

Thanks again for having Brad over. He said he really did have a great time and the food was delicious. It was so nice of you guys to take time out of your busy schedule to welcome him in grand style.

Please know our prayers are with you and your family always. Arleen and Harry


Arleen and Harry Serum <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI - Monday, September 03, 2001 at 03:50 PM (CDT)

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Happy Birthday Uncle Michael!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day.
Love, Jennifer, Matthew, Sarah and Michael <Dkelly3262@aol.com>
Olathe, KS USA - Sunday, September 02, 2001 at 04:29 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick-It was so fun to see you playing with Sarah and Michael the other night. We will have to get together more often. I am very excited to be working with some of the TNT runners. They seem so enthusiastic and motivated. I am excited to be helping them meet there goals. Take care

Debbie Kelly (Mike's Sister) <DKelly3262@aol.com>
Olathe, KS USA - Saturday, September 01, 2001 at 09:27 AM (CDT)

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Sorry to hear that Nick's count was to low. I know he will make it next week. I will add an extra prayer for him each night. Hope all of you have a good Labor Day week end. We are on our way to Aledo Ill. for a Bluegrass Week end. I will be back on Monday and hope and pray to hear some good news from you. Hang in there, we are all praying for you. Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Friday, August 31, 2001 at 09:38 PM (CDT)

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Hope that you all will have a nice Labor Day weekend. It's nice that Nick will be able to spend it at home with his family. Holidays in the hospital aren't much fun. That said, we're sending lots of positive vibes Nick's way so that his counts come up quickly and he can get back to his job of killing off cancer cells.

Enjoy your weekend.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Friday, August 31, 2001 at 06:28 PM (CDT)

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Hey, slicker's get AIRBORNE next week with your count's. I am Mike's brother from Riverside IA, and wish to thank you to all the people that will be running in honor of Nick, he is a very strong kid, with a huge heart for his older and younger cousin's, and family, what a tough battle for such a great and young kid, but with your support and constant prayer, Nick will beat this damn sickness, Thank-you from the Serum's of Riverside IA, and keep up the great work in honor of Nick. PLEASE KEEP UP THE PRAYER"S for NIck and family, god is testing us, and as a group we can beat this test.
Jeff Serum family <serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, Ia - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 08:00 PM (CDT)

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Hello to Nick and the rest of the Serum family! Add one more to the TNT group running in Nick's honor at the Disney marathon. I hope that we'll be able to meet you soon, Nick. I've read all of your journal entries; you are one tough kid! If everything has gone according to plan, you entered the hospital today. I hope that this round of methotrexate treatment goes better for you than it has in the past.

I've enjoyed both the pictures and the artwork you've posted on the website-- Ali, I can only dream of having artistic talent like yours!

Take care, Serum family, and know that you are in the thoughts of many.
Rebecca Ryan <rryan@shb.com>
Mission, KS - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 02:54 PM (CDT)

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Hi everyone,

Just checking in. Hang in there, Nick !

Deanna and I are having a garage sale on Sept 22, and we are looking for donations! This is your chance to clean out those closets! We are willing to take anything and everything. Please call if you have donations- I will pick up donations

913-393-3226 home
913-588-5759 work

Thanks so much
Gretchen Goodman Jansen
TNT team member
Thanks
Gretchen Goodman Jansen <ggoodman2@kumc.edu>
Olathe, Ks usa - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 01:57 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick and family! I just wanted to wish Nick the best during these few days at the hospital. Hopefully, when he is out and feeling better, we can all finally meet! I will keep you all in my prayers!

Courtney Wassom <mattcourtney@peoplepc.com>
Lenexa, KS - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 11:11 AM (CDT)

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Alie, Great art work! It is so cool! your work was absolutely the best one there! I hope you are liking school. Tell Nick to hang in there. There are a lot of people praying for him and your family. Take care, Deanna TNT teammate

- Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 10:56 AM (CDT)

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Hi Nick. My name is Kristine Devine and I'm also one of the TNT runners for the Disney Marathon. I can't wait to meet you! I just wanted you to know that we're all thinking about you and praying for you. Remember that laughter is the best medicine - so try and laugh a lot - OK? Take care, and I hope to meet you soon!
Kristine Devine <bblueyes_64153@yahoo.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 08:40 AM (CDT)

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Hello, Nick and family. My name is Kelly and I am one of the new TNT members for the Disney Marathon. Just wanted to let you know that I will be sending you my thoughts and prayers while you are in the hospital. Take care and God Bless

Kelly Goodman <kgoodman@hntb.com>
Merriam, KS USA - Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 08:00 AM (CDT)

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Hi Nick. My name is Amy and I am also a Team in Training member. I look forward to meeting you. I will be thinking about you and saying prayers for you while you are in the hospital.
Amy Barnett <abarnett@shb.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 06:22 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick and Family. My name is Alli and I am one of the new members to the TNT. I look forward to meeting you all (especially you, Nick) and I will be thinking of you during your visit to the hospital. I have really enjoyed reading your journals and I know they will help me keep track of how wonderfully you (Nick) are doing. (It's confusing sometimes because I don't know names/relationships of those mentioned, but I keep trying.)

I hope we have an event soon that you will enjoy participating in so that we can all meet!! (Nick, if you have suggestions you should let us know!!)

Best of luck to you all. Please take care of one another and know you are in my thoughts.

--Alli
Alli M. Jacoby <jake0046@hotmail.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 06:02 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick, My name is Susan Eason and I am going to run the Disney Marathon with TNT for you. I heard that you are going to the hospital tomorrow and I hope that everything goes really well. I will keep you in my prayers. Keep that smile!
Susan Eason <season@cerner.com>
Kansas City, MO - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 05:38 PM (CDT)

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Hi. My name is Pam Downs. I am the mentor for the Team In Training group that will be running for you in the Disney World Marathon. When you are feeling up to it, our group would like to plan a special event with you. (I will contact your mom and dad.) Our thoughts are with you!!!
Pamela Downs <pdowns@shb.com>
Olathe, KS - Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 05:00 PM (CDT)

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Just wanted to check and make sure you got the pictures I sent you from the golf tournament. Janna

- Wednesday, August 29, 2001 at 01:39 PM (CDT)

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Pictures are great. It is nice you change them often. I really enjoy this web site. I go to it as soon as I get on line. I am prying for all of you as I do each night. Hang in there, you are very important to a lot of people. Just take one day at a time and you will all make it threw this troubled times and smile, that helps. Mike take your wife out on a date again, she really needs that and so do you.
Judy <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Monday, August 27, 2001 at 09:55 PM (CDT)

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Great picture's Every picture of Slick at the lake condo that we see bring's back great memorie's of that great weekend, and look forward to next year at the Serum condo. Just got back this eve,from 4 day's at the lake, great weather got all the jet ski's running.. now back to school for the Serum kid's on Wed. Karen can't wait , Good luck Slicker,s with treatment's, hope to see you soon in KC. this fall, Keep PRAYING everyone, and Slick stay [AIRBORNE]
Jeff, Karen, Logan, Brendan, Kaelyn Serum <Serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside , IA - Monday, August 27, 2001 at 09:39 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick! I just wanted to check in. I am glad that everything is going well for you and I hope that the Methotrexate treatments go well too. I have been working hard on my fund-raising for TNT. So far, I am doing pretty well. I have lots of ideas, I just need to find the time to do them!
Can't wait to meet you! You and your family are in my prayers!
Courtney
Courtney Wassom <mattcourtney@peoplepc.com>
Len, KS USA - Monday, August 27, 2001 at 12:49 PM (CDT)

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MIKE AND LAURA -- GLAD YOU GOT TO
OUT THE OTHER NIGHT - I HOPE YOU CAN GO MORE OFTEN
MAYBE YOU CAN GO OUT WITH THE BUNCH YOU WENT WITH
SEVERAL MONTHS AGO -- LAURA REALLY HAD A GOOD TIME
ENJOY THE WEB AND ALL THE PICTURES --AS YOU KNOW
I AM SENDING EVERYTHING TO GLADYS AS SHE DOES NOT
A COMPUTER
HOPE EVERYTHING GOES WELL WITH NICK NEXT PHASE
AND I KNOW IT WILL --EVERYONE IS PRAYING VERY HARD
I KNOW GOD IS LISTENING
WE LOVE YOU ALL
MOM AND DAD
MOM AND DAD SERUM <DOOGIERPM@AOL.COM>
OLATHE, KS JOHNSON - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 09:39 PM (CDT)

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Aunt Lisa, Uncle Doug and your cousin Will (or Quinton, just to you, I still don't know where that came from) are really pulling for you Nick. I check the entries just about everyday, but haven't left a note until now, I was just on the phone with your mom and she asked why I never write anything. Well after you read this you'll know. When I help Will say his prays you are the first person we ask God to bless and keep safe. Uncle Doug and Will are busy watching Tiger as I am sure you and your Dad are. I am glad to hear Ali likes school. I really like all the pictures.
Lisa, Doug and Will Coday <dlcoday@pionet.net>
Sioux City, IA Woodbury - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 04:26 PM (CDT)

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mike and Laura! Glad the two of you got time together without the kids. You both need that. I know you have a busy, busy schedule but it is important to take time for just the two of you. Nice you have family there to help you out on that. Do it more often. Glad Ali is doing good in school. That is very important in life. Nick, good job on the spinal taps. I am sure it was not the funnest thing you ever done. You look like a very strong boy and I know you will make it threw the Methotrexate with flying colors. You are great. I will be praying for you each day. Good luck to all of you. Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 12:37 PM (CDT)

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A belated Happy Anniversary. I am so glad that you managed a 'date'. Love the photos...just keep them coming. I have many memories of 'spinal tap days', and hope that they aren't too tramatic. Is Nick getting headaches from them? Now you get to look forward to the methotrexate. I'm sure that Nick will sail through it.

Thanks for so warmly welcoming my little bro Brad to Kansas City. We all appreciate your thinking of him.
Marie Rahman <mariearahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Sunday, August 26, 2001 at 10:04 AM (CDT)

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Glad to hear that the spinal tap went pretty well today. I hope the methotrexate goes as well. It sounds like you guys have a long tough period ahead with all the treatments. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Thanks for having Brad over tonight. That is so thoughtful of you.....especially when your schedule must be full to the brim with Nick's care and Ali's activities. It is great that you guy's are getting together again after all these years. Take care all of you.
Arleen and Harry <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, wi USA - Saturday, August 25, 2001 at 08:02 PM (CDT)

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Hi! Hope all is well! Just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and paryers are with all of you. Hope all of you have a good week-end and remember to smile it does help. Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 06:01 PM (CDT)

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Love the new photos-Sarah, Michael, Jennifer, and Matthew
Aunt Debbie and Uncle Gene love to come to this sight. Even though we talk on the phone alot, we love these updates. You are in our prayers all the time.
Aunt Debbie <Dkelly3262@aol.com>
Olathe, KS USA - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 09:04 AM (CDT)

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Great idea with the Disney Marathon-I am Mike's sister, Debbie from Olathe and would love to help get sponsors for this great cause- I have alot of great connections in Olathe. I would love to help in anyway to meet your goals-please contact me. Thank you
Debbie Kelly <dkelly3262@aol.com>
Olathe, KS USA - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 09:00 AM (CDT)

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Love the new photos. Looks like everyone was having a really good time. Keep enjoying the rest of the summer, and try to minimize those hospital stays.
Marie Rahman <MarieARahman@hotmail.com>
Augusta, WI - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 10:31 AM (CDT)

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"Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Glad every thing is going fair. It will get better, we have to believe that. Great pictures. Judy
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 09:41 PM (CDT)

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Great picture's, Slicker's look forward to getting AIRBORNE next year at the condo, hope to make a trip to KC soon. let us know when a good tin=me would be? Keep praying everyone
Jeff Serum
- Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 07:34 PM (CDT)

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Just stopping by to say Hi.....Just finished reading your latest posts and am glad to hear Laura and Nick are back home and things are moving in the right direction. Keep up the good work, Nick. Thanks for welcoming Brad to Kansas City. We hate to see him move so far away from home, but knowing you guys are there makes it much easier and once he gets settled into his new job, I'm sure all will go well. Enjoyed the new photos. The best to Ali as she goes back to school.....keep up those "A's". Glad to hear you had a good time at the golf tournament, Mike. Take care, Laura and get some much needed rest. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry Serum <dhaka@discover-net.net>
August, WI USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 10:23 AM (CDT)

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Hi Nick! I am your Uncle Steve's mom-in-law (Tina's mom). I have sure enjoyed reading your web page and the photos are wonderful. I hope you will thank your daddy for all the time he puts in to keep your family and friends informed. It looks to me like you have at lease a million friends who are cheering for your team. I had to have chemotherapy 5 years ago. It wasn't much fun, but I am terrific now! And you will be too. You are a very tough little guy (excuse me, big guy) and I admire you a lot. Some one said in one of their letters to you, you were their hero. I think you are a lot of people's hero. I loved the letters from the runners in the marathon. Keep up those big smiles and great attitude.
Dee Lyons <dee83ly@msn.com>
Franklin, TN USA - Wednesday, August 22, 2001 at 08:31 AM (CDT)

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Hi Nick,
My name is Ann Schaper and I will be running in the Disney Marathon in your honor. I look forward to meeting you and am trying hard to meet my fundraising goal. My thoughts are with you.
Ann Schaper <ann@schaper.com>
OP, KS JO - Tuesday, August 21, 2001 at 06:30 PM (CDT)

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I am really excited to tell you that I have just joined the Team in Training and will be running the Disney Marathon on January 6, 2002 in honor of Nick. In fact, I will have my first training session tomorrow. This has always been a goal of mine, but I could never find the inspiration to do the training. Thanks to Nick, I know that I will be able to do this!! I have just started my fund-raising and will be working with area businesses to hold a charitable drawing. I'll keep everyone posted!
Courtney Wassom <mattcourtney@peoplepc.com>
Lenexa, KS USA - Friday, August 17, 2001 at 10:31 PM (CDT)

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Hi everyone,

I'm Gretchen Goodman-Jansen. Deanna Peterson and I will be walking/running for Nick in the Jan 6th, 2002 Disney World Marathon. We are very excited about meeting Nick- we hope that we can make him proud of us :)
We have started contacting local area businesses to find out if they are willing to sponsor us. We will keep all of you up to date on our fundraising efforts. Please let us know if you know of anyone or any businesses that would like to contribute.

Listed below are some of the businesses we have contacted to hopefully help us out, please let us know if you have any contacts at these businesses, know of other businesses that may want to contribute, or are willing to write letters to help encourage businesses to contribute.

Olathe Wal-Mart
Dillons on 151st
Hen House on Blackbob and 135th
Dean&Delucas at Town Center Plaza
Blackbob Vet. Hospital- Blackbob and 151st
University of Kansas Medical Center
Gretchen Goodman-Jansen <ggoodman2@kumc.edu>
Olathe, Ks - Friday, August 17, 2001 at 02:00 PM (CDT)

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Slicker's be strong, and Get AIRBORNE over the top, you can do it, will be sending great pictures of Slickers driving the boat, Love the Serum's of Riverside KEEP PRAYING EVERYONE'
Jeff Serum <Serum Homes@aol.com>
- Friday, August 17, 2001 at 10:18 AM (CDT)

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I am very excited to say that a friend and I have joined "team in training" and Nick is our honored patient. We have never done anything like this before and we were both not real sure if we wanted to do this. We have both done 5ks before but let's just say it took awhile. As soon as we learned more about Nick we both knew that we had to do this. For not knowing Nick very well, he has really inspired and motivated us to do this. Thank You! Nick! Both Gretchen and I live in Olathe and look forward to possibly meeting Nick. We have even began our fundraising efforts and look forward to trying all kinds of different strategies to raise the money. Though we have only started this yesterday, we both agree this has been a great experience! Sincerly, Deanna Peterson
Deanna Peterson <dschierl@kumc.edu>
Olathe, Ks United States - Thursday, August 16, 2001 at 10:40 AM (CDT)

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Hi! I hope no new writings means good news. I am glad Nick and Laura are home and hope they got the rest they need. The Lord is watching over all 4 of you, and I am sure he is taking care of you. I will continue to pray for each of you. Prayers always help. Hope to see a new entry tomorrow. Please take care and take one day at a time, that helps too.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at 08:00 PM (CDT)

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So glad to hear you are home again, Nick. I was just heading to bed and decided to check in and see what's going on. Such good news to view. Keep fighting little guy! Jesus loves the little children and I know how very much He must love you to give you such a challenge in life. I hope I can visit with you in person some day soon. I miss your sweet smile :) All my love, GREAT Aunt Joyann
JoAnne Walther <GRANDMAHOODIE@AOL.COM>
Cedar Falls, , IA USA - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 12:56 AM (CDT)

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So glad to hear that Nick is home, and all is well. I talked to Dad Sunday, seemed to being doing fine, Hey Nick we named our new boat THE KAELYN ROSE of port RIVERSIDE, preety cool, huh, Take care, Love the Serum's of Riverside
Jeff Serum <Serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside , - Monday, August 13, 2001 at 09:45 AM (CDT)

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Beverly and Grandpa are praying and wishing you the best everyday, we love you very much. we pray that you get well soon. We love you dearly Nick.
James and Beverly Steffens <bsteffens@kc.rr.com.>
k.c., mo u.s. - Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 06:31 PM (CDT)

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Another fun-filled weekend to look forward to. Hope that everything goes smoothly, that mom's 'sleep-over' bed is comfy, that the food is not too bad, and that the nurses all have a good sense of humor.

We're thinking of you.
Marie Rahman <mariearahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Friday, August 10, 2001 at 09:38 AM (CDT)

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Just got back from the lake, and could not wait to find out how Slicker's is doing, WOW PRAYER DOES WORK. Keep up the great work Slicker's, great picture with the Royal's dude, Im printing it right now to show your older cousin's, Hope you can make it to the lake soon, can't seem to get the boat [AIRBORNE] without you, will be sending you a picture of the boat soon, have you thought of a name yet? Love Jeff, Karen, LOgan,Brendan,Kaelyn Rose
Jeff Serum <Serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, Ia US - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 09:24 PM (CDT)

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Dear Laura, Mike, Nick and Ali,

It's great to hear that Nick's counts are back up and he is ready for another go around. How about you Laura...are you up to it? Hope you are able to get some rest while at the hospital.

I just went back through all your postings and the guestbook. I knew I had missed some of them and wanted to keep up on what is going on with all of you. As I read through them, it took me back to those stressful days during the nine months that Shawn was hospitalized. Some times I wonder if God gives us these tragedies to deal with in order to strenghten us.... because it certainly does. We always think it can't happen to us and then we find ourselves in the middle of it with our lives totally changed and turned up side down. But God gives us the strength and perseverance to deal with it. And, you guys seem to be doing a great job of it. It's so good that you have been able to continue with Ali's activities, so her life can go on in a normal fashion. Keep up the good work. Our prayers for all of you. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harris Serum <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI USA - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 08:01 PM (CDT)

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Glad to hear the good news. I pray for all of you and Good luck to Nick on his hospital stay, and Ali on her soccer games. My Granddaughter was born with cancer and had a hard road to go but is fine know and has given me a beautiful Great Granddaughter.The Lord will help see all of you threw these times.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 06:41 PM (CDT)

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Hello My Darlings!
Sorry I haven't visited before this but I have had problems with this piece of "junk"; but HOPEFULLY I'm back on now.
So happy to read yesterdays news!!! You keep fighting Nick.I pray for you and your whole family every night before I go to sleep. (Especially Grandma and Grandpa Serum 'cause they REALLY need lots of prayers :
Allie, your art work is OUTSTANDING. I think you have a real gift. Keep working at it, ok?
My love to you all and remember I'm always here if you need me and even if you don't.
I'll be back often so you'll have to put up with all my jibberish now. Sorry :(
My love to all of you, (Great) Aunt Joyann :)
JoAnne Walther <GRANDMAHOODIE@AOL.COM>
Cedar Falls,, Iowa Black Hawk - Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 09:49 PM (CDT)

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Hi to the Serum's. So happy to hear that Nick's counts have zoomed up again. That is just great. Hope the next ARA-C goes well. Congratulations to Ali on her great award winning art. You did a great job, Ali. Good luck, Mike, in the golf tournament. Take care, all of you. God Bless.
Arleen and Harry <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI USA - Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 05:18 PM (CDT)

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I'm so very happy with Nick's fabulous counts, and hoping that he is enjoying feeling more like himself. Alie's '3D Garden' is awesome! Creating such a beautiful piece of art must have taken her a long time. Good luck to Mike on the Golf Course this weekend!
Marie Rahman <mariearahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI - Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 03:09 PM (CDT)

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Glad to hear you're back home, and that you've gotten your counts back up. Love that photo of you and Pete LaCock.....could that smile be any bigger? Looks like you're a celebrity now!
Marie Rahman <mariearahman@aol.com>
Augusta, WI 54722 - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 09:00 AM (CDT)

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I'm so glad that Nick is finally home. It doesn't surprise at all that they want to make "Nicker-bocker" a spokesperson! He sure has the personality for it. The song was beautiful. Give Nick a hug for me...and Alie...and my thoughts and prayers to all the Serum's. I miss you guys so much!!! Love, Judi Brewer and family
Judi Brewer <jcrim007@yahoo.com>
Wichita, KS USA - Sunday, August 05, 2001 at 05:41 AM (CDT)

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Hi! I did not see a new report today but I know it was a good one. Steve I would like you to send me your address so I can send Nick and Ali cards. Young ones like to get mail and I don't want Ali to feel left out. If you would email me that I would be happy. Thank you and I am still praying for all of you. Tell Nick one of these day's when I go see Aunt Cindy I would like to me him, I would like to meet all of you. Thanks a lot.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 08:26 PM (CDT)

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Great job, slick, keep up the great work, Hope to see you soon, will be at the lake from sat, to wed give us a call, Love Jeff, Karen, Logan;Brendan, and Kaelyn
Jeff Serum
- Friday, August 03, 2001 at 08:55 AM (CDT)

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Good work Nick. Just take one day at a time and it won't be long before you will be sitting at that ballgame. All of you take care.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Friday, August 03, 2001 at 06:39 AM (CDT)

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Hope everything is going well
Michelle Weasmer <weasmer223@aol.com>
Salt Lake City, Ut US - Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 12:36 PM (CDT)

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Hey Nick, did you get a FEW BALLOON'S ON WED? hOPE YOU ENJOYED THEM, GLAD TO HEAR ON THE COUNT'S
JEFF SERUM
- Thursday, August 02, 2001 at 07:54 AM (CDT)

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Mike, please update this site daily, while nick is in hosiptal, if you have time, we think of you and your family often, and would like to jump on-line to see progress, take care, and we hope you read these e-mail's to nick., be strong nick be AIRBORNE,
Jeff Serum
- Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 08:18 PM (CDT)

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From our experience, the super low ANC counts following chemo (especially ARA-C) are normal. Just be patient and wait for Nick's system to recover in a clean environment. Keep in mind that the cancer cells are being knocked out as well.....and that's the goal. From our experience, transfusions were very common when counts were low, and are nothing to be alarmed about. Your challenge will be keeping Nick's spirits up while he waits to be strong enough to go home. He's going to be just fine.....it may just take a little longer than you would like.
Marie Rahman <marierahman@hotmail.com>
Augusta, WI - Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 10:48 AM (CDT)

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Nick and Laura hang in there.I will pray for both of you an extra prayer tonight. Nick I seen the pictures of you and your sister. You both are very charming and very strong. Please hang in there. I know you can make it through this bad time. You are very strong. I wish I had gotten to meet you. I love you very much even though I have not meet you. Just please take one day at a time. It is easier that way and Laura please do the same. My prayers are with all of you.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 10:02 PM (CDT)

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Mike, life is a roller coaster, but your's has an added hill that you and laura must help Nick get to the top of to recovery, hang in there Mike, my love and prayers are with you and your family
Jefff Serum <serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, IA - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 09:02 PM (CDT)

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We are lake friends of Jeff,Karen and family. This web page is a great idea, just think everybody who see's it - is praying for Nick. God Bless Nick and family.
Brian and Sue Sminchak
- Monday, July 30, 2001 at 08:04 PM (CDT)

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I am friends with Cindy. I also Clean Jeff and Karen's House. I always ask about all of you. They gave me the web sight so I could keep up on what is going on. I pray for all of you and I know God will help see all of you threw this. Just hang in there and take one day at a time. Good luck to each of you.
Judy Augustine <Judyaug1@aol.com>
West Chester, IA USA - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 10:47 AM (CDT)

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our prayers are with you.
mary, stacey, brody, bricen miller & blake shebek
kalona , ia - Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 04:04 PM (CDT)

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Just stopping by to say Hi and so glad to hear that Nick's counts were back up and he was able to complete the treatment. Sounds like a real trooper. Laura, we are thinking to you too, spending those long days and nights at the hospital. It has got to be very exhausing. Keep up the good work, all of you. The song is so beautiful. It really tells the story. Our thoughts and prayers for all of you. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry Serum <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI USA - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 08:55 PM (CDT)

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Our Grandson's name is Nicolas and we all call him Nick.
He was dx on Friday, Oct. 13th 2000 and was in protocol CCG1991 after maintenance, he has started a 2nd DI but is not doing as well as he did in his 1st DI. He was 2 1/2 years old at dx and turned 3 on 4/09/01. We are told he has a little more than 2 1/2 years of treatment to look forward to with about 80-85% success rate.
Ron Jost <rjost@bellatlantic.net>
Cape May Court House, NJ USA - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 11:11 AM (CDT)

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Nice job with the website. Great looking children. My son also ALL but he is 18 and about to be off treatment and start college in a couple of weeks. We wish Nick the best.
Dawn Rhodes <wdrhodes@rose.net>
Thomasville, GA USA - Friday, July 27, 2001 at 06:39 AM (CDT)

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Our prayers are with you all.
Bob & Sandy Holmlund <Bob@holmlund.com>
Hudson, IA USA - Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 10:09 PM (CDT)

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Great website with the song it is really touching my heart.

Bonnie,grandma to ^i^ James
<http://www.caringbridge.com/page/jamiebowman>
Columbus, Ohio - Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 12:38 AM (CDT)

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Hey, Serum's we will be at the lake home on Thursday, and would like for you to call us to let us know on slick, our prayer's are strong for you tonight slick, be AIRBORNE
Jeff Karen,Logan, Brendan, Kaelyn
- Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 07:12 PM (CDT)

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My name is Amy Lake, I know Jeff & Karen. The company I work for manages the rental in their condos here at the Lake. My younger sister was diagnosed with AML about 10 years ago when she was 8. She was at Children's Mercy (my mother knows Dr.Woods). The doctors had only given my sister 5 days to live when she was diagnosed. I would like to take this time to give you more hope. I was a perfect match for a bone marrow transplant. The transplant was completed on June 27, 1991. My sister just turned 19 in April. My mother and sister still live in KC. Please call me at 800-704-6962, I would be happy to give you my mom's phone numbers. We will keep you in our prayers. You are in good hands and Children's Mercy Hospital! NEVER GIVE UP HOPE!
Amy Lake <carlamy@usmo.com>
Lake Ozark, MO - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 10:16 AM (CDT)

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Great song, Slick we pray that your count's are up on thursday, be strong, think AIRBORNE
Jeff Serum <serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, IA - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 09:05 AM (CDT)

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hat a wonderful web site --even tho we check on Nick progress i think this is great--It will be neat for Nick to have these journal and words from everyone who are thinking of him when he is like our age. We have seen you all in good days and bad days and we will be there for you always.
We are only going to think of good-days in future. We pray every day for all of you and i think God is just testing everyone but feel he is listening and will help you all.
The song really fits both of you as Laura has many times just stood and looked at Nick and right from day one you have said "WHY CAN'T IT BE ME". Hopefully Nicks count will be up Thurs so he can stop the awful shots he hates. We love you all.
Mom & Dad --Grandma & Grandpa & Doogie <DOOGIERPM@AOL.COM>
OLATHE, KS JOHNSON - Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 08:00 PM (CDT)

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This site is wonderful and we're so grateful to have a chance to hear about what's going on with your wonderful family and sweet Nick. Mike and Laura, the song says it perfectly. You've really touched our hearts. God love you all.
Lesle and Doug Knop <lmknop@aol.com>
Overland Park, KS USA - Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 04:23 PM (CDT)

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Serum Family:
Just wanted you to know that you are in our prayers.

Dan, Sandee, Ashlee & Karlee Sinnott
Dan Sinnott <dans@sinnottagency.com>
Waterloo, IA USA - Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 10:26 AM (CDT)

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So glad to see that nick made it thru as a hereo that he is. We think of nick all the time and hope god is there at nick's side all the time.. Good job Nick, keep up the good work, as you always do.. Hey Nick have you thought of a new name for my boat, let me know. The kid's say Hi, Take care Nick, be strong, as I need my little guy around to help me get the boat AIRBORNE, AS YOUR THE ONLY ONE WHO KNOW'S HOW. Love Jeff, Karen,Logan, Brendan, Kaelyn
Jeff Serum
- Monday, July 23, 2001 at 08:39 AM (CDT)

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Slicker's alway's keep fighting and never giveup. If your feeling down at time's just think back to the AIRBORNE weekend at uncle Jeff's lake home, as I hope it bring's huge smile's to your face as it does mine each and every time I tell someone about that great weekend. I will be sending a picture of the new boat to you soon In the meantime we are trying to think of a name for the boat, any idea's? Love uncle Jeff
Jeff Serum <Serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, IA Us - Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 08:30 AM (CDT)

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HOPE EVERYTHING GOES WELL,OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK SLICKERS.
JEFF, KAREN, BRENDAN AND KAELYN <SERUMHOMES@AOL.COM>
RIVERSIDE, IA USA - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 10:56 AM (CDT)

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Hey nick I hope everything goes well for you at the hospital. Me and all my Pokemon are rooting for you hang tuff see you soon. Love your older cousin.
Logan <datalj@aol.com>
Riverside, IA USA - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 10:53 AM (CDT)

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Hey Nick, I hope you and your mom have a nice weekend at the hospital, and that you've got lots of books and videos to keep you busy. Be sure and tease the nurses whenever they come in, and then flash them great big smiles . Hang in there!
Marie Rahman <marierahman@hotmail.com>
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Friday, July 20, 2001 at 03:54 AM (CDT)

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Just checking in to see how Nick's doing. We're praying that Nick's hospital stay goes well and for strength for the family.
L.J. & Brenda Slavens <lj@answerkc.com>
Eudora, KS USA - Thursday, July 19, 2001 at 03:21 PM (CDT)

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Nick,
I know you are a brave little boy and you are waging a terrific battle against a bitter ememy. I pray often that you will lick it and I firmly believe you will. Your new slogan can be: "Nick WILL lick it."
Doug <brad@necd.net>
Olathe, Ks USA - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 08:48 PM (CDT)

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Hi Nick - We're all rooting for you. I know you are a go getter so keep plugging away. We all thank God for you and your wonderful family.
Judy Roberts <jbrobert@ohsi.com>
Olathe, Ks USA - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 03:22 PM (CDT)

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A day doesn't go by that I don't think about Nick. He is the strongest little guy that I've ever known. He's my hero. With Love, Judi and family
Judi Brewer <jcrim007@yahoo.com>
Wichita, KS US - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 05:57 AM (CDT)

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Hope those counts are up soon and treatment can continue. Sounds like the weekend on the water was great for everyone and it sure didn't slow Nick down. Keep up the good work. Our thoughts and prayers. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 05:43 PM (CDT)

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Hang in there, those counts will be back up soon enough. Think of it as a couple of more days to rest up. Love the photographs. One more week left for the Rahmans in Dhaka, and then we are on our way back to the lake in Wisconsin.
Marie Rahman <marierahman@hotmail.com>
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 11:12 AM (CDT)

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The website is great. Rosie does a good job of keeping us up-to-date, but now we can check on Nick when Rosie is not in the office. Don't forget we are praying for God's best for Nick and family.
L.J. Slavens <lj@answerkc.com>
Lenexa, KS USA - Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 10:12 AM (CDT)

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This web page is a great idea. Your weekend on the water sounds great and Nick had a lot of fun. Good luck keeping the counts up. My thoughts are with you.
Greg Serum <GregSerum@aol.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 10:19 PM (CDT)

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What a great weekend! I would have loved to see Nick 'airborne'. Keep those counts up.
Marie Rahman <marierahman@hotmail.com>
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Monday, July 16, 2001 at 06:34 AM (CDT)

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we just got home from the lake, home for 7 days then back down for a week, hope you can return during that week. WE were thrilled to have everyone make it to the lake, and at many times were overwhelmed with excitement at the joy and happiness that we saw in the eye's of nick thru-out the whole weekend, playing with his older cousin's }as he called them} and younger cousin. Having nick behind the steering wheel of the boat was the greatest, and plan on having him behind the wheel every year, and will be the only time that I allow the boat to be airborne, as I will need nick's help to control the boat and have someone to help yell {get AIRBORNE} great site look forward to photo's and update's. Hope you all can come to the lake in 2 week's. Everyone in the Serum family of Riverside is doing great and the kid's are growing like crazy. Take care
Jeff, Karen, Logan, Brendan, Kaelyn <Serumhomes@aol.com>
Riverside, IA US - Sunday, July 15, 2001 at 10:41 PM (CDT)

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This a great web page..

Love
Aunt Debbie
Debbie Kelly <DKelly3262@aol.com>
Olathe, KS USA - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 04:10 PM (CDT)

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What a wonderful idea. Now whenever I'm wondering how Nick is doing, I can just check his web-site. Thank you so much. I hope that you will also include updates on how the rest of you are doing as well.
Marie Rahman <marierahman@hotmail.com>
Dhaka, Bangladesh - Saturday, July 14, 2001 at 11:06 AM (CDT)

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This is a terrific idea. So easy to see how you are all doing and write a quick note too. We think of you often and keep you all in our prayers. Say Hi to all for me.
Paula Stolp <paulasue01@msn.com>
Hudson, WI USA - Friday, July 13, 2001 at 10:25 AM (CDT)

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Mike and Laura.....what a great idea! Thank you so much for letting us know about the website. We are so happy for Nicks remission and hope the good news continues. We think about all of you so much, especially at prayer time. God Bless. Arleen and Harry
Arleen and Harry Serum <dhaka@discover-net.net>
Augusta, WI USA - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 04:25 PM (CDT)

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