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Dear Friends in Christ
Greetings to you in the most wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ. His richest blessings shall be upon you forever.
I am Pastor P. Ruth Jaiseel Babu Bapatla, India, writing to you in His precious name. I am residing at Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh State in South India.
It is really a great privilege but God has given to share something with you about my ministry for your kind co-operation. I take the promise from Mathew7.7 and approach you for your kind consideration for our ministry. I may be knocking at your door at an odd time, but with the promise that it will be fulfilled. We are a team of youngsters with a great zeal and enthusiasm to extend the kingdom of god in India . We have no affiliation with any organization and we have no any kind of support from anywhere. The resources we have in our ministry are very limited and many times they are beyond the reach of our basic needs. Our aim is to visit every nook and corners of Indian villages and promote the Gospel to every perishing soul. We really hope to see a great deal of harvest in the coming days. In this regard we earnestly wish for your leadership and guidance. Our ministry is mainly based on Gospel work in rural, tribal and slum areas. We visit a number of villages in a month to proclaim the Gospel. India is a country of Idolatry and superstitions. Indians have 9million of Gods and Jesus Christ is considered to be a foreign god. So what we want to prove is that Jesus is the savior of the world. In this regard we need your encouragement in anyway. Christianity in India is considered to be the religion of lowest community. Christians have no honor in the society. They are not allowed to live together with the people of High community. They are considered to be untouchables. So they live in their huts at the outskirts of villages. They work as laborers in the fields for the landlords. They really depend on their potluck. It is because of their poverty and illiteracy. We are regular victims of nature calamities such as cyclones, floods and fire accidents, which take away every year a number of lives and make their children orphans. At such times we bring some of the orphans to us on look after them by collecting money from our local people. But many times the money collected in that way is beyond the reach of their basic needs. At present we are looking after 15 orphan children. When we found them they were in a very pathetic condition. They continually cried for their lost parents. Some midnight's many of them got up and cried bitterly for their lost mother and father. It was beyond our level to console them they are gradually getting accustomed to our love and care. We have to provide them clothes and coverings. Feed them twice a day. Send them to school and buy their educational material and pay their medical bills. Now a day's prices shave gone up so high that a common man cannot reach them. In such a condition we are not able to feed them and meet their needs properly. If we forsake them to their fate their precious lives will be ruined. In this regard we approach you for your kind charity and generosity to wipe out the continuous stream of tears on their tender cheeks and fill their little bellies with a little food. If you could kindly find a sponsor to support them every month we will be ever grateful to you. Please have compassion for them. In a very needy condition we look on to u for your kind involvement. As we have shared with the orphan children about this letter to you they have already started to pray that our Heavenly Father may bring you their way. We have our co-workers in different villages. We all work together for the extension of the kingdom of God . All our co-workers are very poor. They have no proper shelter and no permanent church buildings. We gather in Verandahs and in corners of the streets at nights. They have their families to hunger and uncared and go for Gospel work. Many days in a month they face foodlessness. Our ministry really consists of starvation, anxieties, rebellions, mockeries etc., but we are persistent in the Gospel work to save the perishing souls. If there is a monthly support for our co-workers they will look after their families and go into the ministry effectively. We wholeheartedly invite you to India . Please come once to encourage us in our ministry. Every year we conduct seminars, Crusades and conventions. Would you be a main speaker in one of our conventions? If you kindly write me your convenient date we will arrange meetings. We really need your interference to bless us in our ministry. Our co-workers are regularly very burdening fully praying to God to send any mighty man or woman like you to support them with a monthly help. We really believe that God will show you our agonies and groaning. We have a Christian library in which we have different books for spiritual growth. People from different places visit our library. Some borrow the books and some spend their time in the library to read the books. We pay rent to the library room. We are in need of concerned material. Could you please send us some library material as much as you can or could you kindly recommend us to every one who can support us in this way Please commit yourself to co-operate with us and encourage us in the way you can as Lord enables you. We have no other channel except you. We entirely depend on your kind involvement. We very hopefully and prayerfully await your kind and favorable letter. All our workers, church people, library staff members, and orphan children are sending their heartily greetings to you and your family. I am waiting for your reply wholeheartedly. I am expecting soon reply in this regard.
Thanking you in His precious name.
In His Love, Sincerely,
in His Saving Grace,
Pastor P.Ruth Jaiseel Babu
ROS HEAR-LIFE MINISTRIES
BY MAIL:
Pastor P.RUTHJAISEEL BABU
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JAGANNADHA PURAM
BAPATLA-522101
GUNTUR District
ANDHRA PRADESH
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Ps. PLEASE SEND YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS BECAUSE I WILL SEND CHILDERNS AND MINISTRY PHOTOS TO YOU

Pastor P.Ruth Jaiseel Babu <shineforhim21@yahoo.com>
BAPATLA, AP INDIA - Saturday, March 17, 2007 6:16 AM CDT

ha this is u girl christar holla at me.
christar <someone@yahoo.com>
los angeles, ca la ca - Friday, September 15, 2006 8:53 PM CDT

we wanted to come
by to wish you a
happy weekend....

sending you lots of love

Craig, Lauren, and Helen

CRAIGGY
helen <trula1@comcast.net>
- Saturday, May 14, 2005 8:03 AM CDT

Hi Lindsey Family!
I enjoyed looking at your family pictures at the beach! I hope you are all doing well! Melissa, I hope your Ironman training is going well. Hope to see you soon!
: ) Courtney
Courtney Spiegler <spieglerc@mn.leukemia-lymphoma.org>
Edina, MN USA - Friday, April 8, 2005 10:34 AM CDT

I haven't visited this site in a while, but wanted to let you know that Jonathan and all of you continue in my prayers.
Beth Barron
Wyomissing (Reading), PA USA - Tuesday, March 1, 2005 10:36 PM CST

Hello,
Just want you to know that your in our prayers.
Sending lots of prayers your way.+++++++++++++++++++++
Love LaKota and her mom Debbie.
~*~LaKota~*~

http://www.caringbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <LaKotaDeb@Hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, March 1, 2005 12:05 AM CST

Hi Melissa & crew- I haven't checked your website for a while, but had some time this morning, so here I am. So much fun to see the photos of the kids (my how they've grown!!) & the new pupppy. Just wanted you to know I still think of you often & would love to see you. The old DFD group still gets together from time to time. Sending my love & prayer, Joan Hornberger
Joan Hornberger
Elverson, PA USA - Thursday, February 17, 2005 10:07 AM CST

Stopping by to let you know that we are thinking of you and sending lots of prayers your way.++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Wishing you a very bless Valentine’s day!!!!!!!!!!
Love LaKota and her mom Debbie.
God be with you.

~*~LaKota~*~

http://www.caringbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <LaKotaDeb@Hotmail.com>
St.Cloud, MN - Friday, February 11, 2005 2:22 PM CST

Hello!
Sorry that I don't always sign in, but I do check your web page all the time, Just want to let you know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Sending lots of prayers your way.++++++++++++++++++++++
Love LaKota and her mom Debbie.
God be with you.
~*~LaKota~*~
http://www.caringbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <LaKotaDeb@hotmail.com>
St.Cloud, MN - Saturday, January 15, 2005 10:19 PM CST

Hello Melissa and family,

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and many blessings for 2005.

God bless,
The Paquette's: Monica, John, Aubrey, Saint Gabbie, and Noah

~*~Gabbie’s Site~*~

Monica Paquette <mj.paquette@att.net>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, December 22, 2004 6:45 PM CST

Hi Melissa,

Just want you to know I think of you and am glad to know that Jonathan is still doing well.

Your friend,
Monica
Monica Paquette <mj.paquette@att.net>
Minneapolis, MN - Monday, November 1, 2004 5:57 PM CST

Jonathan,
I just stopped by to check up on you and am so glad to see how well you are doing. You look so grown up! I think of you so often. Keep enjoying the summer and those great brothers and sister. Love from your "old" ChemoAngel Sue
Sue Morrison <basketsue2@aol.com>
Elgin, IL - Sunday, August 8, 2004 5:18 AM CDT

Hi Jonathon-
My name is Jade and my mom and I found your website. I am 9 years old and also have ALL. I am in the maintenance phase and will be done December 1, 2005. I go to St. Paul Children's Hospital-and I like getting spinal taps--the "dizzy medicine"-propophyl-makes me feel happy. My mom or dad say a secret word right before I fall asleep and I try to remember it when I wake up. Try it, it might work for you too. My website is caringbridge.org/wi/jaderobinson. Take care & God bless you
jade robinson <robnjen@pressenter.com>
somerset, wi - Friday, August 6, 2004 11:10 PM CDT

Hi Jonathan,
I'm so glad you are having so much fun this summer. Now that your spinal tap is over, you can get back to all the good stuff.
I'll continue to pray for you.
Stephanie & RachelJoy <mom2rj@comcast.net>
- Saturday, July 31, 2004 3:58 PM CDT

Hi,
Nice to see another update. Congratulations on another run, Melissa, and especially in rain and cold. I would love to see you do all these things that I can barely do in everyday life!!! :-) Don't know if I can even ride a bike anymore.
So, you got the kitten for awhile. Kirsten brought home another little one that is so sweet and loves people and is just adorable, black again though. If I could get it to you all it would be such a nice kitten for the kids. It follows you like a dog. Do you want it???? Please????? It's a male.
Much love to you all.
Suzanne ( Grandma)
Gardner, KS USA - Monday, July 26, 2004 10:37 AM CDT

Stopping by to say that we are thinking of you, and sending lots of prayers your way.++++++++++++
Love LaKota and her mom,Debbie.
God be with you!!!!!!!!!!
~*~*LAKOTA~*~

I found this poem on another web page, thought I would share it with you.

WHY US

Most women become a mother by accident, some by choice, a few by habit.
Did you ever wonder how mother of children with cancer are chosen?
Somehow, I visualize God hovering over the earth selecting his instruments for propagtion with great care and deliberation. As He observes, He instructs his angels to make notes in a giant ledger...
"Armstrong, Beth, son, patron saint Matthew"
"Forest,Marjorie, daugher, patron saint Cecilia"
"Rutledge, Carrie,twins, patron saint Gerard. He's used to profanity"
Finally, he passes a name to an angel and says, "Give her a child with cancer."
The angel is curious. "Why this one God? Shes's so happy."
"Exactly, similed God. "Could I give a child with cancer a mother who does not know laughter? That would be cruel."
"But does she have patience?" asks the angel.
"I don't want her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of self pity and despair. Once the shock and resentment wears off, she will handle it."
"I watched her today," said God. "She has that feeling of self-independence that is so rare and necessary in a mother. You see, the child I'm going give to her has its own world. She has to make it live in her world and that's not going to be easy."
"But Lord, I don't think she even believes in you," said the angel.
"No matter. I can fix that. This one is perfect, she has just enough selfishness."
The angel gasps, "Selfishness? Is that a virtue?"
God nods. "If she can't seperate herself from the child occasionally, she'll never survive.
Yes, here is a woman I will bless with a child less than perfect. She doesn't realize it yet, but she is to be envied. She will never take anything her child does for granted. She will never consider a step ordinary."
"I will permit her to see clearly the things I see...ignorance, cruelty, prejudice...and allow her to rise above them."
"And what about her patron saint?" asks the angel, his pen poised in mid-air.
God smiles and says "A mirror will suffice."

http://www.caringbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <LaKotaDeb@hotmail.com>
St.Cloud, MN - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 2:04 AM CDT

Hi Melissa and all - it's been a couple of months since I had checked out the web site - what a great slide show!! The kids are beautiful! I especially loved the picture of Rachel in her swimsuit!!

I'm so proud of you for going back to school! Not an easy thing to do! Bravo!!!

We're still waiting for your visit! Consider yourselves hugged! love, Becky
Becky <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St. Catharines, ON Canada - Tuesday, June 15, 2004 7:50 AM CDT

Hello Jonathan,
My name is Jenna and I came across your website. You are an awesome kid, and a wonderful inspiration to everyone who knows you, cares about you, loves you, and even people who visit your website. You are truly an amazing Fighter, Champion, and Warrior in life.
Keep Fighting, and Keep Smiling!
You are in my thoguhts and prayers.
www.caringbridge.org/canada/jenna
Jenna <hockeykid@telus.net>
Kamloops, BC Canada - Tuesday, June 15, 2004 0:48 AM CDT

Stopping by to let you to know that we are thinking of you.
Love LaKota , Debbie & Steve
God be with you!!!!!!!!
~*~ LaKota~*~
DOG (DEPEND ON GOD)

http://www.caringbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <LaKotaDeb@hotmail.com>
St.Cloud, MN - Sunday, June 13, 2004 5:25 PM CDT

Stopping by let you know that you are in our thought's.
Sending lot's of prayers your way.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
God be with you my friend's.
Love LaKota and her mom, Debbie
~*~LaKota~*~

http://www.caringbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <LaKotaDeb@hotmail.com>
St.Cloud, mn - Monday, May 24, 2004 5:55 PM CDT

Hi Missy - just talked to your mother and she told me to check out your website which I hadn't seen in quite awhile - The pictures are great and really enjoyed them all - Was sorry to hear about Jonathan's recent illness but thankful he is better and that the medication will eliminate any chance of getting it again - hope you are able to figure out how to get Jonathan to swallow the pills! I am so very proud of all you have accomplished in the past year and especially excited for you about your triatholon successes and the opportunity for others to contribute to such a worthy cause through all your hard work!! I am also very excited about your decision to go back to college and pursue a degree in ESL and the potential for so much more to develop from that degree - I admire your strength and courage and perserverence in all that your family has faced in the past two years and support you in all your future endeavors!! Your mother told me about your next running/biking session coming up on May 23rd and we plan to be there to support you for such a worthy cause for Jonathan and all the many others that are facing similar illnesses. We are thankful for Jonathan's total remission and pray for his friends that are going through very difficult times with their illnesses and that they too will see some positive results soon. Love, Aunt Judy
Judy Ibis <judy_ibis@cargill.com>
Eden Prairie, MN US - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 10:25 AM CDT

Hi Melissa!
I linked to your page from the ALL list (thank you for the kind welcome), and realized that I was here about 2 months ago. I'm sorry I haven't made it back since. FYI: We will likely be in St. Cloud this weekend, on Saturday. If your family is up to it, would you be open to an animated visitor? If not, it's totally fine. If so, just email me privately.
lori (www.caringbridge.com/mn/noahhurley) <clowns@myhometown.net>
n st paul, mn - Friday, May 7, 2004 4:13 PM CDT

Wow what a scare. I am glad that you caught it early, and I hope that he is feeling a little better. I read you welcome to Lori (ALL-Kids). We are just down the road from you. We live in Big Lake and go to St. Cloud quite often to shop. I will keep you along with so many others in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless

www.caringbridge.org/mn/alexisstern
Karen Stern (ALL-Kids) <jandkstern@connections-etc.net>
Big Lake, MN - Friday, May 7, 2004 9:15 AM CDT

Melissa, so glad you guys caught it early --- I shudder to think what "might have been". (although to be honest, the oral antibiotic twice a day for the next six months makes me shudder, too!) :)

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Kristie (ALL List) Kendrie's Page <kristieokc@cox.net>
Byron (Robins AFB), GA - Thursday, May 6, 2004 9:33 PM CDT

Hi Jonathan, I'm glad you are feeling better now. I will continue to pray for you.
Stephanie and RachelJoy <sstrom@quik.com>
- Monday, May 3, 2004 8:31 PM CDT

Hello Lindsey Family!
I love the zeocast slide show...it is so great to see the beautiful smiles! Keep the faith!
Have a super weekend...And make sure that the smiles on your faces continue to come from your heart...
Stacey ~Camp Jornada Rocks~~ <jornadarocks@aol.com>
Stewartville, MN - Friday, April 23, 2004 8:36 AM CDT

Hi Jonathan & Family, The pictures are so good, I have been thinking about you all for weeks and just didn't take the time to look up your site but I got a call from Denise and she said you must go on the site and see those beautiful kids. Melissa you are truly blessed. Go Girl!
Love and Prayers.
Linda Christman
Linda Christman <Linch7864l@aol.com>
Hamburg, PA USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 4:03 PM CDT

Hi, just stopping by to check out your new slide show, and I give it a resounding two thumbs up! What a gorgeous family I see!!!
Kelley Lozicki - www.caringbridge.org/fl/logan <kelley89@earthlink.net>
Clermont, FL U.S. - Tuesday, April 20, 2004 11:24 AM CDT

Hello Lindsey family!!
great slide show, and Great job on the TNT Tri!! I missed that you were even doing that. Jim's in Tahoe in June for the bike ride. Congrats on your Success!!!
It was great to meet you all in DC, glad you got back safely!

Cindy Z, mom to Brandon ALL-Kids <cindy_Zammit@yahoo.com www.caringbridge.org/md/brandon214>
Damascus, MD - Tuesday, April 20, 2004 10:27 AM CDT

Hi Melissa and Jonathan, WOW what a beautiful family and great pictures.How in the world did you get the music in the background?I've been going crazy trying to put Ty's song of love on his and have had no success.I love the way it came out.Good Luck to you and continued health for Jonathan and the family.
Iliana (ALL-KIDS)Ty's mom www.caringbridge.org/pa/tylerwalker <iliana_walker@yahoo.com>
Indiana, PA USA - Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:18 AM CDT

Great job on the website! I loved the slide show!
Nancy
Matthew's Mom
(All-kids)
Nancy Vinson <nagjam2001@yahoo.com>
Fort Wayne, IN - Monday, April 19, 2004 11:48 PM CDT

Hi Melissa and Jonathan! Great web site!. I really enjoyed the slide show. I am happy that things are going well. Make me smile!:). I will check back for updates.

Mike (Dad) and Andy.

http://www.caringbridge.org/in/andyswebpage/
Mike Vander Wyden <mevande@yahoo.com>
Carmel, IN 46033 - Monday, April 19, 2004 9:52 PM CDT

Wow Melissa, that slide show was great! The kids look so cute.

I'm glad that Jonathan is doing well. T-Man just had his once a month check up today and all is well with him too.

Good luck with the Tri this weekend. I wish I had just half of you motivation.

Hugs from Oklahoma,
JenniferK, mommy to Tyler-5 (dx. early pre-B ALL 2-12-02)
ALL-KIDS listserv member
www.caringbridge.com/ok/tyler.king
Jennifer King <thekings5@kindwords.com>
Blanchard, OK USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 9:04 PM CDT

The slide show is great. Thanks for sharing. Best of luck to you this weekend in Florida with your Tri. I'm hoping your motivation rubs off on me one of these days. I would love to do a TNT marathon -- maybe in 2005 :-)
Colin's Journey
Jan (all-kids list) mom to Kelly, Colin & Emma <jan866@aol.com>
Glendale, WI - Monday, April 19, 2004 8:44 PM CDT

Hi Jonathan, just stopping by to say hello. lorraine (All-kids) www.caringbridge.org/pa/ourjohn
Lorraine <Lorrainecott@aol.com>
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Monday, April 19, 2004 8:32 PM CDT

Hey, I love the new photos -- especially after meeting you in DC, and really "knowing" who everyone in your family is. I especially love the photo captioned "it's hard to find a babysitter". ... ha!!!

Thanks for sharing that with all of us!
Kristie (ALL List) Kendrie's Page <kristieokc@cox.net>
Byron (Robins AFB), GA - Monday, April 19, 2004 8:32 PM CDT

I am anxiously waiting for pictures!!! I know the trip must have been very great.
Much love to you all.

Suzanne ( Grandma)
Gardner, KS USA - Sunday, April 18, 2004 7:35 PM CDT

Hello Beautiful Friend's,
Sending lot's of prayer's your way. ++++++++++++
LaKota will go in April 19th for the 5 day's of testing before the transplant, then April 27th she will have the transplant. "Please pray that this will be the miracle LaKota need's on Earth for a long Healthy Life on Earth. "THANK YOU.
Love,LaKota, and her mom,Debbie
God Bless you my friend's.
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~

The Lord him self goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged."
Deuteronomy 31:8

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St.Cloud, MN - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 12:10 AM CDT

Stopping in to say Hello !!!!!!!!!
Happy Easter to you and your family.

We have been gone for a few day's, sorry about not getting back sooner and signing the guest book.
Sending lot's of prayer's your way. +++++++++++++++++
Love, LaKota and her mom, Debbie
~*~ LaKota~*~
God be with you.

Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and healing shall spring up quickly.
Isaiah 58:8

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St.Cloud, MN - Wednesday, April 7, 2004 10:59 PM CDT

Hello Jonathan,
Sending lot's of prayer's your way. +++++++++++++++++++++
Have a beautiful weekend!!!!!!!
Love LaKota and her mom, Debbie
God Be With You My Friend.
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
--Hebrews 13:2

Hugs and Kisses <sdl@astound.net>
St.Cloud, MN - Friday, April 2, 2004 8:57 PM CST

Hello Sunshine,
Stopping by to let you know that you are in our thought's and prayer's.
Have a beautiful friday.
Sending lot's of prayer's your way. +++++++++++++++++++++
Love LaKota and her mom,Debbie
God be with you.
~*~ LaKota~*~

"The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him with his friendship." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St.Cloud, MN - Thursday, March 25, 2004 9:05 PM CST

Oops, error in my 1st entry; should read "MANY" years.
Stephanie <sstrom@quik.com>
- Wednesday, March 24, 2004 3:17 PM CST

Hi Jonathan, I'm glad that you are doing so well. I'm praying that you will have any years of adventure ahead of you.
Stephanie RachelJoy <sstrom@quik.com>
- Wednesday, March 24, 2004 3:15 PM CST

Hello Stopping by to let you know that you are in our thought's and prayer's.
Sending lot's of prayer's your way.++++++++++++++++++++++++
It's was snowing here.....UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank Goodness
the sun is out now......................"YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love,LaKota and her mom,Debbie.
Have a wonderful day.
God be with you.
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St.Cloud, MN - Thursday, March 18, 2004 8:57 AM CST

Hi Melissa, I bet you thought I'd dropped off the face of the earth. We just obtained internet connections after almost a year off. (long story) But the good news is that I just got to read your latest entry & at last have an update on Jonathan & your participation in the race. Congratulations on finishing & doing it so well!!! PTL! You'd be interested in knowing that I'm leading another Nav study this semester on Mark & some of your old DFD gals are in it--Ruthie Noble, Sarah Baskin, & Carolyn Montgomery. We still get together with Charlene Peterson for occasional brunch/lunches. Drop me a line when you have a moment. WE still have the same email (hopehillfarm) Love to you, Joan Hornberger
Joan Hornberger
Elverson, PA USA - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 1:06 PM CST

Stopping by to say Hello,& sending lot's of prayer's your way. ++++++++++++++++
So glad that every thing turned out great.
God Bless you my friend.
Love LaKota and her mom,Debbie
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Monday, March 8, 2004 6:37 PM CST

Jonathon - you hang in there. My younger sister was diagnosed with luekemia in the late 1970's and also went through five years of chemo. The treatment has only gotten better since then, and, she is now a healthy 36 year old mother of two beautiful young girls. She is an inspiration to me and everyone who knows her. All the best to you and your family
C. Rose <setterridge@glis.net>
Chesterfield, mi usa - Saturday, March 6, 2004 9:40 AM CST

Praise the Lord!!! We are so thankful that everything is okay and that his heart is fine. That is great news! Hope that you have a great day and I know that you will!!!! Even on a gloomy day great news makes it feel like it is sunshining!!!! God loves you all so much!!!

We love you!

Love, Heidi, Jason, Kaylee, and Gracie and Noah from Heaven
Heidi Schafbuch <onlocation02@juno.com>
- Thursday, March 4, 2004 2:04 PM CST

Dear Nelissa,

I will be praying for you and I hope that it was just a mistake on the test. Praying that somwhow everyone will have a good night's sleep. If you need me tomorrow just call. I will do anything you need! We love you all and just pray that he will be okay. Praying for you lots!
Love, Heidi and Jason
Heidi Schafbuch <onlocation02@juno.com>
- Wednesday, March 3, 2004 9:16 PM CST

Melissa, prayers being sent up that Jonathan's doctor is right and the chest pain turns out to be nothing. Hopefully the test was simply misleading. I'm glad the appointment is soon. Hopefully by tomorrow night you are sleeping easier, knowing everything is fine.

Kristie (ALL List) Kendrie's Page <kristieokc@cox.net>
Bryon (Robins AFB), GA - Wednesday, March 3, 2004 9:01 PM CST

Melissa and Jonathan....

Our family will be thinking about you tomorrow as you go to your appointment. We are praying that all is ok!
Stay strong!
Nancy
Matthew's Mom (ALL-Kids List)
Nancy Vinson <nagjam2001@yahoo.com>
Fort wayne, In - Wednesday, March 3, 2004 8:50 PM CST

Hi Melissa and Jonathon,

Jonathon and your family will be in my prayers tonight. Please update us on how your visit tomorrow is. Pray all will be good.

My nephew is scheduled for an EKG tomorrow since he will be starting DI on Monday and will be receiving DOX.

teresa yam-aunt to alex ALL KIDS list (www.caringbridge.com/ca/alex_yam) <teresalyam@yahoo.com>
Los Angeles, ca - Wednesday, March 3, 2004 8:04 PM CST

Hi.

I found you on LaKota's site. Your family is incredible! My husband and I are professional children's entertainers. When you're ready to celebrate, please contact us; we'd love to share our services with you.
lori hurley (www.caringbridge.com/mn/noahhurley) <clowns@myhometown.net>
north st paul, mn - Wednesday, March 3, 2004 1:26 AM CST

Hello,
Sending lot's of prayer's your way.+++++++++++++++++++++
Thank you so much for your prayer's for LaKota, They mean so much to us.
Thank you for your friendship.
God be with you.
Love,LaKota and her mom,Debbie
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~
"When it hurts to look back and your scared to look ahead you can look beside you and your friend's will be there."

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Tuesday, March 2, 2004 11:49 PM CST

Still praying for all of you guys! Love you all! Hope that you are all feeling better now! You are amazing doing all these marathan's!
Love, Heidi
Heidi Schafbuch <onlocation02@juno.com>
- Monday, February 23, 2004 9:25 PM CST

thank you for your wonderful web page..You all are in my prayers ...God is good all the time..I know God will bring something good out of all of this...lisa
lisa wenzel <elisawenzel@hotmail.com>
reedsport, oregon 97467 - Friday, February 20, 2004 4:18 PM CST

Hello Melissa,

I'm am so sorry you've had sicknesses floating in and out of your house. I have never in my life heard of anyone in this present day getting Scarlet Fever. I read your entries and I don't know how you find time to do all that you are doing. It wears me out just thinking about it. I think I'm one of those people who needs lots of down time--which of course I do not get. But God did not intend for me to rest on the couch.

I miss our lunches. Thank you for mentioning Gabbie on one of your Christmas journals.

God bless,
Gabbie's Mama (and Aubrey's and Noah's too!)
Monica Paquette <mj.paquette@att.net>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, February 18, 2004 6:40 PM CST

Just stopping by to say hi. Looks like things are going well for you and I pray they stay that way.
Briana Roehling
Pflugerville, TX - Wednesday, February 18, 2004 2:17 PM CST

Last year about this time my Mom was admitted to the hospital(pneumonia) for the first time in 44 years.She's 89 now. She has the chronic leukemia but they aren't treating her.The treatment is worse than the disease for folks her age. Good luck tough little cookie!
Diane L. Howe <dianelhowe@earthlink.net>
Dayton, OH USA - Wednesday, February 18, 2004 10:46 AM CST

This is wonderful, keep up the good work
John & Betty Lusk <jlusk3@cox.net>
Great Bend, KS USA - Tuesday, February 17, 2004 6:22 AM CST

good luck little buddy
Rex Wright <rexallus@yahoo.com>
Nettleton, Ms - Thursday, February 12, 2004 4:42 PM CST

Jonathan, Just a quick note to say Hi. My name is Troy Gassman and my son Taylor was diagnosed about 3 weeks ago. He is 9 years old and when he is ready I am going to show him your website and how you have been through some tough times but hopefully the worst is behind you and it will be smooth sailing. You are a brave guy just like Taylor. Maybe someday we will meet you and your mom. Hang in there and be glad you have such a great mom.

Troy Gassman <tt804@hutchtel.net>
Litchfield, Mn USA - Wednesday, February 11, 2004 9:48 AM CST

Hello,
Stopping by to let you know
that we have been thinking about you.
We will be praying that every body starts feeling
great.
Love,Lakota and her mom,Debbie
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St.Cloud, MN - Wednesday, February 4, 2004 11:06 AM CST

I am sending 'get well wishes' to the sick ones. Andrew, your aunt Erin had scarlet fever in kindergarten too and she had to rest to get over it. You have had a lot of sickness this last few months so get well soon. Jonathan so glad you are staying well. That is great!!! And you too Caleb!!! Rachel I'm sorry to hear about your ear infections but take your medicine and get well. I love all of you so very much.
Stay warm up there.
Grandma
Gardner, KS USA - Monday, February 2, 2004 11:42 AM CST

Hello,
Stopping by to let you know that you are in
prayer's and thought's.
God be with you.
Love,LaKota and her mom,Debbie
~*~ Lakota's Page ~*~

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Thursday, January 29, 2004 8:36 PM CST

Jonathan,
I'm proud of you for taking your meds so well. You are a super little patient. I'm glad to hear that life is normal. It's the best way for life to be!
Debbie Little (caringbridge.org/tn/littlecaleb) <littlecaleb@hotmail.com>
Dickson, TN - Wednesday, January 28, 2004 11:26 PM CST

Dear Jonathan and family,

My name is Lisa and I was diagnosed with ALL in 1979 when I was 15 years old. I am now 40, married to my high school sweetheart and have three beautiful children. I know what you are going through is so tough and you probably can not imagine life without hospitals, treatmetn and sickness, but it does get better and life returns to "normal" with time. Hang in there, there is life after cancer. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Jenkinson <lisajenkinson@yahoo.com>
Lorton, VA USA - Wednesday, January 28, 2004 7:05 AM CST

Hi Jonathan, I would like to invite you to visit Smile Quilts http://smilequilts.com and see if we can make a virtual on line Smile Quilt just for you. If you would like a Smile Quilt, just have your mom fill out the request form and we would be happy to send some smiles and hugs your way. Sending you lots of hugs and I will be keeping you in my prayers. Hugs, Angel Sprite

Smile Quilts Angel Sprite <smilequilts@smilequilts.com>
Eckert, Colorado USA - Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:30 AM CST

Hello!
Just stopping by to let you know that you are in our prayer's.
Hope that everything is going good for you.
God be with you.
Love,LaKota and her mom,Debbie
~*~ LaKota's Page ~*~

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:34 AM CST

Hi Jonathan! Snowy greetings from Ohio! I really like the picture of you and your siblings! Glad to hear you are doing well and optimistic. Tell your mom & dad we said hi and still remember the time they came and visited us here on the "farm!" It would be great to see you all sometime!

In Christ's care,
John Rager
John Rager <jarager@bright.net>
Van Wert, OH USA - Monday, January 26, 2004 6:51 PM CST

Hi Jonathan! I came to your site from Kendrie's - and I just wanted to say hi and let you know Im thinking of you! I hope you have a GREAT week! God bless and *warm hugs*

My website! http://jenniferc.faithweb.com
Jennifer C <jenniferc@ilovetocolor.com>
Eugene, OR USA - Monday, January 26, 2004 3:28 PM CST

I am also here on 100 kid quest. I'm having fun meeting all you cute kids out there! Congratulate your mom for me on the marathon - that's quite an accomplishment. I wish for you nothing but quiet days of "normal" life from now on!
Tracy M. <tmangin@symptico.ca>
Windsor, ON Canada - Monday, January 26, 2004 11:56 AM CST

Jonathan I love your pictures, I am on Kendrie's mom's quest to sign the 100 guestbooks. Go luck on your training Melissa, you go girl. I wish I had any type of energy to do something like that. Stay safe ans strong
Heather (Bears who Care)
Heather <momsathomex3@yahoo.ca>
Mississauga, ON Canada - Monday, January 26, 2004 10:50 AM CST

Hi Melissa, Jonathan and family! I have to tell you how touching I think the photo on the front page is ... of your aunt who passed away from leukemia so many years ago. It reminds me to stop and be grateful for the fact our children, while still fighting the same horrible disease, can do so with hope and optimism and great chance for a cure.

Best of luck on your training --- what an admirable job you are doing!! Hope your weekend is going well, best wishes,

Kristie (ALL list) KENDRIE'S PAGE <kristieokc@cox.net>
Byron (Robins AFB), GA USA - Saturday, January 24, 2004 9:11 PM CST

Hi Melissa and Family!!

I just wanted to stop in and let you know that I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!! Thanks again for all your hard work with the Tree of Hope!! You did such an awesome job putting the photomontage together!! It truly touched everyone's heart.

Congrat's on going back to school too!! You are one busy woman!! But, you are also an inspiration to many women too!! Wishing you the best on your new adventure!!

PS~ I love all the photos! You have such a beautiful family!!

Keeping you all close to my heart,
Connie

Connie, Bob, Allie and Madelyn (www.caringbridge.org/mn/missmadelyn) <Roco595@aol.com>
St. Cloud, MN - Saturday, January 24, 2004 6:49 AM CST

Hi Jonathan. I got your link from Kendrie's site.. I am glad you are doing so well. My son John has ALL also. I guess both of you will be off treatment soon-our motto is Chemo takes a dive in 2005! Lorraine www.caringbridge.org/pa/ourjohn
Lorraine <Lorrainecott@aol.com>
Pgh, PA USA - Thursday, January 22, 2004 4:55 PM CST

Hello Sweetie,
Stopping by to let you know that we are praying for you.
Have a wonderful day.
Love,LaKota and her mom,Debbie
~*~ Lakota's Page ~*~
http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, MN - Saturday, January 17, 2004 11:45 PM CST

I was very touched in all the work you have done. I just lost my brother 51 yrs old who beat cancer, only to develop asthma(side effect of chemo) adn suffer a massive asthma attack. Support of friends, family, & even strangers is so important to those affected by any form of cancer. Wishing your little grandson a full recovery, and a long blessed life with his family and friends.
C. Richardson
Crystal, Mn Hennepin - Thursday, January 15, 2004 11:22 PM CST

Hey To the Lindsey Family!
You guys are beautiful. You have done wonderful things for TNT, Melissa. I know that you are very proud of all your accomplishments - Good for you!

Steph
minneapolis, MN USA - Thursday, January 15, 2004 9:08 PM CST

Hi Jonathon! Iam so happy to hear you are doing well.
My name is Jenelle. I'm a mom with two kids. My youngest
is three, and she is the light of my life. My biggest
fear would be for her to get sick. My heart goes out to you and your family. I know your mom loves you and she would do anything to help you get better,and it sounds like you are on the right track!!! I have a cousin who is
now 23 years old with two little girls.When she was 16, she too had a fight with leakemia. She was a sick girl for a while, but now has been cancer free for 6 years.
You can do it too! I wish you well and God bless you!

Jenelle Thompson
Warroad, Mn usa - Wednesday, January 7, 2004 7:52 PM CST

Thank you kids, and Melissa, for the picture and I am missing the kids. Just am recovering from being sick but miss each of the kids.
Have a great year.

Suzanne ( Grandma)
Gardner, KS USA - Wednesday, January 7, 2004 11:35 AM CST

Hi Melissa - So glad I read your message tonight - had not been on for a while. We miss you! The kids loved seeing the pictures! Laura said, Look at all Jonathan's hair! We all miss you and the kids! Give them hugs and kisses for us! Love, Jenny for all
Jenny Friday
Peoria, IL - Monday, January 5, 2004 7:20 PM CST

Loved the new pictures! I am just sorry that I don't live closer to see the kids growing up! Sigh.... You are loved and missed!
Becky <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St Catharines, ON Canada - Monday, January 5, 2004 10:35 AM CST

Thanks for sharing your heart, Little Sis. Don't ever underestimate the power and scope of your ministry here! Wishing you a Joyous New Year.
With much love,
Karla
P.S. I hate cancer, too!
Karla Brownell <pkbrownell@swbell.net>
Houston, TX USA - Thursday, January 1, 2004 9:22 AM CST

First time that I have come to your web, I have read your journal.
I have met you at the Green golf tournament for centra care plaza, And been praying for you ever since. I hope that the year 2004 and the years after bring you and your family the best of health.
God bless you and your family.
Love, LaKota and her mom,Debbie

http://www.carinbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <sdl@astound.net>
St. Cloud, mn - Wednesday, December 31, 2003 5:37 PM CST

This is a great info web about your son! He is a cutie! I got this web off your ebay info. I am no1vaultermace off ebay and just got done bidding on one of your books!I am glad to support your son!!!!
macey <maceylouwho@email.com>
Franklin, ky usa - Tuesday, December 30, 2003 4:43 PM CST

We continue to pray that Johnathan will stay in remission for ever and be cured of cancer. Thanks for your support and love for Noah and us through this past year! You are very special to us! Yes we miss Noah greatly each day! He is with Jesus having so much fun now and without pain. He was so ready to get rid of his hickman and port and now he walks like a prisoner set free! We look forward to the day when we also will go and see Jesus and our little precious Noah! How I can't wait! We love you all!

Love, Heidi
Heidi and Jason Schafbuch <onlocation02@juno.com>
- Thursday, December 11, 2003 1:56 PM CST

Dear Melissa,
Came across your website by accident...or maybe not. The Lord comes to us in unexpected ways.
I have stopped my busy morning to pray for you and your
children.
Have a blessed Holiday.
Shelley
Shelley Holmen <Shelski@comcast.net>
Valparaiso, IN USA - Wednesday, December 10, 2003 8:01 AM CST

Hi Melissa!

Those are wonderful pictures of the children. Priceless I would say!

I'm glad you got to know Noah Jay's family. They are already sharing their faith while in the midst of the greatest pain.

Hope to see you soon...sometime.

God bless,
Monica
Monica Paquette <mj.paquette@worldnet.att.net>
Minneapolis, MN - Saturday, December 6, 2003 10:49 PM CST

Melissa:

It's been a long time! I just wanted to check in on you all and Jonathon, send my love and prayers for you all. I didn't know Noah but many people I know did. I'm sorry for his family's priceless loss and pain.

Wishing you a beautiful holiday season,
Christine and Barry Hay <barryhay@comcast.net>
Corcoran, MN - Thursday, December 4, 2003 8:39 AM CST

What sweet and beautiful grandchildren. The picture is very good of all of them.
Suzanne (Grandma)
Gardner, KS USA - Wednesday, December 3, 2003 3:43 PM CST

Melissa, so nice to "meet" you and Jonathan on the ALL list --- you have much more self control than I have, to have never posted. I have only been on the list a few weeks and already I think people are sick of me!! :) I'm so sorry for the loss your family experienced in the passing of your son's friend Noah.

I love the photo of all four of your kids in the bathtub --- reminds me of the "good old days" when my three fit in our tub as well! They are all beautiful. Belated birthday greetings and continued best wishes for Jonathan.
Kristie Escoe (ALL list) www.caringbridge.org/ga/kendrie <kristieokc@cox.net>
Byron (Robins AFB), GA USA - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 2:02 PM CST

I just wanted to say hello since you joined in on ALL-Kids. My dh is from Prior Lake, so the rest of us have been up to MN several times. One of these days we will bring the boys for real snow! I hope you have very happy holidays, your kids are precious.
Vicki, mama to Duncan, ALL-Kids <texneus@yahoo.com>
Copper Canyon, TX - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 12:58 AM CST

My heart is sad along with yours - you know, the more people that I know that go before to Heaven make it seem so much more real - I am so looking forward to meeting Noah one day! The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away - I will choose to say "Blessed be the name of the Lord!"
Becky Frisk <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St Catharines, ON Canada - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 12:30 AM CST

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on the ALL LIST. I take comfort in knowing that God is in control, and the hope I have in Him extends beyond this earth and into eternity. Prayers to Jonathan and your family. The Spragues
www.caringbridge.org/ca/andrew <kim.sprague@cox.net>
Ladera Ranch, CA USA - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 10:50 AM CST

Hi Melissa,

I am sure that Noah Jay's death has hit your family hard. I think you had developed a friendship with his family. I am sure it is also hard on Jonathan.

The Lord works in ways we simply will never understand in this life. I know tha Noah Jay's family has a long road ahead of them but God does carry us.

Somehow we will have to get together...maybe after the holidays.

Congratulations on finishing the Triathalon! I've never done one of those.

God bless,
Monica
Monica Paquette <mj.paquette@worldnet.att.net>
Minneapolis, MN - Tuesday, November 25, 2003 4:49 PM CST

Melissa you are a great person and a great mom. I wish you all the best and many blessings.
Ramon A. Serrano <raserrano@stcloudstate.edu>
St. Cloud, MN USA - Saturday, November 22, 2003 5:29 PM CST

Jonathan,
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!! Wish we could celebrate with you tomorrow. Have a good day and a great year. We love you so much.

Grandma and Grandpa
Gardner, KS USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 11:14 PM CST

Hi Johnathon,

I just thought I'd let you know I was checking in andI am so very glad you are doing so well.
My heart is heavy as well for those families who have just recently lost loved ones to cancer and those so desperately trying to battle for thir lives. I pray this terible disease will soon be abolished with a cure!
Brenda Hulst <BHulst654@AOL.com>
StCloud, MN - Friday, November 7, 2003 10:55 PM CST

Hey there - hadn't checked the site for a few weeks - so glad to hear that all is going well - congrats Melissa on the triathalon! Bravo! Give me a call and let's chat. Consider yourselves hugged! love, Becky
Becky Frisk <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St Catharines, ON Canada - Monday, November 3, 2003 1:33 PM CST

Dear Jonathan, I'm a mom of three young boys 11, 8 and 7. Their firstnames are Rafaël, Gabriel and Mikaël, just like the Archangels. I know they bring me luck and when I pray for someone, thinking of them, my prayers are so much stronger and heard. I'll pray for you, your family and little kids like you who are sick but who, I'm so sure, will win their battle againt this disease. I know you are so strong and determined, you are the best, you are the strongest. Little Angel you will overcome this thing, I just know you will. You have all it takes, your family, your friends but most of all, your HEART. Get well soon for now and forever!
Sandra Solaligue-Perez
Quebec, Canada - Saturday, November 1, 2003 11:21 AM CST

Happy Birthday, Melissa. I hope you have a good year.
What a lovely picture of your family. Your Grandmother and the girls look so much alike and your dad doesn't look like he does now, but he too looks so sweet. I know you'll treasure that picture and the memory of your aunt who died.
By the way, Andi ( my cousin Jerilyn's husband) died on the 21st and so he is out of pain from cancer and with the Lord now.
Happy Birthday.
Suzanne
- Saturday, October 25, 2003 1:41 PM CDT

Hi Guys--I hope the little stuffed dog makes it home alright. I found him in the front bedroom after you left. We so enjoyed your visit--Hope you can come back soon.
Elaine Mitchell <elainel44@alltel.net>
Stockton, MO Cedar - Tuesday, October 21, 2003 11:28 PM CDT

thinking of you these moments
Nebrask Cowman <heyskippy@hotmail.com>
NE - Tuesday, October 21, 2003 7:17 PM CDT

HI Mellisa,

Congrats on the triathalon! What a feeling that had to of been after all the self discipline you put into training! I believe we all have to continue to join hands in this fight to abolish this terrible disease. There are too many innocent children being diagnosed every day and the numbers are growing. It breaks my heart and I feel the pain for all parents as I read the daily journals. I am so thankful Johnathon is doing well and I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
Brenda Hulst <Bhulst654@aol.com>
StCloud, MN - Saturday, October 11, 2003 10:50 PM CDT

Hi Melissa,

Sorry I hardly ever sign...but I do check on in you. Congrats on the triathalon!!

Praying for you, too.

God bless,
Monica
Monica Paquette <mj.paquette@worldnet.att.net>
Minneapolis, Mn - Monday, September 22, 2003 10:24 PM CDT

Hi Jonathan and family
We continue to think and pray for you all! Glad to hear school is going well - and that you are doing well. We miss you and your family. Ask your mom to email me sometime soon!
The Fridays <scfridays@juno.com>
Peoria, IL - Sunday, September 21, 2003 7:24 PM CDT

Hello Jonathan! I hope you are having a wonderful day! Each morning I ask my precious Saviour, Jesus Christ, to care for you through another day. If you ever come to St. Catherines to visit your friend Becky, that is quite close to where I live and it would honour me to take you for an airplane ride. I'm glad you enjoyed the airplane photos! Please say "Hi!" to Noah for me when you see him next. I pray for him also. God is so good! Take care my little friend!
Pat Hanna <aviatoris@rogers.com>
Cambridge, Ontario Canada - Saturday, September 20, 2003 10:18 PM CDT

Hello from farm country in Ohio! I am a special needs teacher, and will add you to my list of kids that I pray for! We have a huge tiger in our room to help us be brave. We'll tell the tiger about you.
Elisabeth Owen <owengardens@raex.com>
New Philadelphia, Ohio USA - Friday, September 12, 2003 8:35 PM CDT

Hi Johnath,
I hope you are enjoying school and making alot of new friends. I know you will because you have a smile that melts anyone who meets you and a huge heart! I always keep you in my prayers.
Brenda Hulst <Codyfoundation.com>
StCloud , MN - Friday, September 12, 2003 7:59 PM CDT

Be encouraged...my sone was recently diagnosed with Duchenne's MD...he's 5 this year. It's a tough row to hoe, but we all live one day at a time! Thanks for sharing!
Sally Molitor <redhen2@earthlink.net>
Random Lake, WI USA - Thursday, September 4, 2003 11:57 PM CDT

Hi Y'all,
Hope you have a wonderful time up North. Glad that the summer has gone well. Wow, that triathlon is sure coming up fast. If you need a physical therapist afterward, you know where to come! Love, Karla & family
Karla Brownell <paradidomi@swbell.net>
Houston, TX - Saturday, August 23, 2003 7:59 PM CDT

God Bless you and your beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your story and pictures with me. It is a great reality check for me. My huge life stresses don't seem so huge.
Bless you,
Amy
Amy Bain <Amyshops@bellsouth.net>
- Wednesday, August 20, 2003 7:02 AM CDT

This is so hard! My Heart goes out to you. Jonathan, keep your Chin up. You are in my Prayer's.
Betty Boye <Bettyb@comcast.net>
NJ USA - Thursday, August 14, 2003 4:36 PM CDT

You probably have no idea how much you are thought of and prayed for - you are precious friends and we miss you. I miss not seeing your kids grow up. I miss not being able to just chat about nothing. I miss you! Take good care. Sure do love you guys!
Becky <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St. Catharines, ON Canada - Tuesday, August 12, 2003 12:52 AM CDT

From one parent to another, my prayers are with you all. God's speed on a full recovery.
Pamela Campbell <lcampbell18@houston.rr.com>
Houston, Tx USA - Friday, August 8, 2003 9:55 AM CDT

Hi Johnathon,
Just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you tonight as always and I continue to pray for healing and happiness for you. Next time you make a visit to see Noah let me know and I'd be glad to join you. All of you boys have such a special place in my heart and I admire you in every way possible. :-)
Love, Brenda
Brenda Hulst
St Cloud, MN USA - Wednesday, August 6, 2003 1:11 AM CDT

Hey Guys just wanted to say glad to hear everything is going well and thanks for visiting us in the hospital. Noah appreciates guests even though he might not show it all the time. He is not fond of being there. Jonathan keep going strong and fight the fight.
Jason and Heidi
- Friday, July 25, 2003 10:50 AM CDT

Hi!! I am also the mother of a 7yr special needs son... I just wanted to let you know that you are an amazing inspiration!! While your triathelon training may be rigorous, but to see (also journal) your whole family still enjoying life to the fullist despite the hardships has amazing benefits for his health as well as his coping. It shows in that wonderfully bright smile in his portrait!

I look forward to reading the updates. As I said before, your family is an inspiration to us all!

My children & I will continue to remember your family in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless!!!
KD Shannon <AutisticX1@sbcglobal.net>
Tulsa, OK USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 3:28 PM CDT

Hi Melissa and all - Just wanted to say we're thinking and praying for you. I'm excited about your triathlon plans!
Jenny Friday
St. Cloud, MN - Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:14 PM CDT

I just wanted to let you know that I 'care' about all of you. I know it is hard for you all. I heard a quote from a Gaither video that said "If God had made mountains smooth how would we have gotten to the top". I doubt that I quoted it word for word but that's the idea. It's the hard times and how we respond that make us become who God wants us to be, similar to the egg. Jonathan, I'm glad you're enjoying this summer and that you can do so much more this year. We love you all.

Suzanne ( Grandma)
Gardner, KS USA - Monday, July 14, 2003 10:51 PM CDT

I am sending My Guardian Angels to you so you may have More of God's protection and Peace. Honey Just know there are people in this world who are praying and lifting you and your family up to Jesus. Miracles Still Happen and I BELIEVE AND HAVE FAITH IN OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!
Davina Stike <dnjeff@msn.com Come visit our site. www.jeffstike.com>
Pylesville, MD USA - Friday, July 11, 2003 11:50 AM CDT

Hey, guys, Hello from Illinois and another four-kid family. We found your website and we wanted to say that we will pray for you. God promises that His strength will be sufficient for you--and we know He sends EXTRA measures of strength your way.
Love, the Jagitsch Family
Melody Jagitsch <melodyj@earthlink.net>
Elburn, IL USA - Wednesday, July 9, 2003 11:41 PM CDT

Hello Jonathon,I hope you beat your luekemia.My grandmother died from cancer.I might get it too someday because I chew snuff all the time,day & night, & my lip gets white & looks awfull,but I guess that would be my own fault wouldn't it? Good luck Jonathon,we have good medicine nowadays. Emory W.
Emory Wilcowski
Bemidji, Mn USA - Tuesday, July 8, 2003 11:19 PM CDT

Hi Jonathan! We pray for you almost every day. You probably do not remember us, but we remember you! I am glad that you are brave in doing many things to fight leukemia. Sounds like your mom is still as brave as ever, too.
Lots of love from the Mac Arthur Family
Trudi Mac Arthur
- Monday, June 30, 2003 7:11 AM CDT

Hi Melissa! I have enjoyed you and Jonathan's websites; the pictures of the kids are adorable. And of course, I am so excited for you as you train for your triathalon! Your courage in this and in Jonathon's illness amaze and inspire me!
Love Amy W.
Amy Woolsey <wawoolsey@astound.net>
Sauk Rapids, MN USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 4:15 PM CDT

Jonathan and family, What an extraordinary gift you are for all of us. Thank you, thank you for being! Diana
Diana Castellon <dccastellon@comcast.net>
Novato, Ca. USA - Sunday, June 8, 2003 5:53 PM CDT

Here's hoping that some of those summer plans will include Niagara Falls!!! Consider yourselves hugged!!
Becky <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St. Catharines, ON Canada - Monday, June 2, 2003 9:42 AM CDT

What beautiful children!! May God bless you all. I am trusting God to bring a healing to Jonathan.
Marsha Johnson
Tyler, TX USA - Monday, May 26, 2003 3:12 PM CDT

His perfect will be done. Live secure in the knowledge that whatever God has planned is right and good. I know that's the hard part :)My thoughts and prayers are with you,
God Bless
The Hudgins Family (Susan) <sbhudgins2@aol.com>
Athol, MA USA - Sunday, May 18, 2003 7:14 AM CDT

Hi Lindseys!
All of the Ragers from Van Wert say hello and trust Jonathan continues to do well. Brit, do you remember coming to visit here? Hope you can stop by again if you are ever through here. We have lots of animals for the kids to see; llamas, sheep, lambs, chickens, and turkeys!
What is your favorite animal Jonathan?

In Christ's care,
John for the Ragers
John Rager <jarager@bright.net>
Van Wert, OH USA - Saturday, May 17, 2003 5:42 AM CDT

Hey Jonathan,
Just wanted you to know that the Friday's are still praying for you! You're a neato kid! Are you excited to be done with Kindergarten soon? Remind mom to call us if she needs help!
Mark Friday
St. Cloud, MN USA - Thursday, May 15, 2003 2:11 PM CDT

Hi Melissa:
Believe me, you have lots of company in constant worry about more cancer. Just recently I was noticing how big my 15 month old Lydia's tummy is and said something to someone about how I sure hope it's not a tumor! It's so ridiculous (especially in other people's eyes) but when it's already happened to your family once you realize how vulnerable we all are and anything seems possible. One thing that has helped me is to acknowledge my thoughts as legitimate (for me!) and then to try to let them go and move on. I sure hope you got a picture of Flopsy! That sounds too cute! God bless,
Christine Hay - www.caringbridge.com/mn/jacksonspage <barryhay@attbi.com>
Corcoran, MN - Tuesday, May 13, 2003 6:23 AM CDT

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Hugs
Mary Lee (www.caringbridge.com/mn/davis.leukemia)
- Sunday, May 11, 2003 5:16 PM CDT

I found your page from searching eBay, while looking for woodworking books. I saw on one of the journal entries where Jonathan was 'hammering and sawing' on a woodworking bench (I think at school, maybe), and thought how great it was he enjoys such a hobby. As a kid, I remember turning things on a small lathe when I was not much older than he is.
As an adult, I work with the Ride For Kids group here in Georgia, because I had a niece who died of a brain tumor when she was in her early teens. My best to the family, and my sincerest hope is that Jonathan beats this disease, as I have seen many kids beat a similar one.
Thank you for the pictures and journal entries. It looks like Jonathan has a very loving family, and is indeed a very lucky young man for that.

Thom Pinkston <KA4EPX@Yahoo.com>
Warner Robins, GA USA - Sunday, May 11, 2003 9:55 AM CDT

My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you. 95' wasn't a good year; as we lost a couple family members and last year I lost my best girl friend from childhood. I'am dealing with Parkinson myself. I believe a great deal of stubbornness & love has kept me going; as it may be for you and your family. Hug! We need one at least one a day if not more.
Linda K Clark <dzsewer@new.rr.com>
Green Bay, Wi USA - Monday, May 5, 2003 4:58 AM CDT

Hey Jonathan,
What have you been doing lately?My family says hi to you. I sure hope you've been having a good day. See you later.
Lindsay Mailloux
Lindsay Mailloux
- Tuesday, April 29, 2003 5:12 PM CDT

Hi Melissa:
I just wanted to extend a special invitation to you to attend our service of thanksgiving next week on Thursday, May 8th at 7pm in Maple Grove. Details can be found on jackson's web site (address below.) We will be lighting a candle for Johnathan as well as all the children we know who are battling or have battled cancer. I am very sorry to hear that things are so crummy right now for your little guy. You are right, there is no getting around the grief and pain, we simply must go through it. But we can go through it armed with God's strength, hope, love and peace and it makes it much more bearable somehow. Love and hugs,
Christine Hay - www.caringbridge.com/mn/jacksonspage <barryhay@attbi.com>
Corcoran, MN - Tuesday, April 29, 2003 11:28 AM CDT

Hello - this is Joshua East (your 3rd cousin!) from England. I saw your photo this evening and all your brothers and sister. I pray every night with my mum that you'll get better. My dad has cancer too and is having chemo. It makes him tired. Love Joshua.
Joshua East <aeba17301@blueyonder.co.uk>
Gillingham, Kent, ENGLAND - Friday, April 25, 2003 1:17 PM CDT

You are in my prayers!
Kimberlee Hartzler-Weakley <kmhartz@hotmail.com>
Harrisonburg, VA 22832 - Thursday, April 24, 2003 4:05 PM CDT

Hello Lindsey family--
I came across you all on EBAY--as I have made several purchases from you recently. I am overwhelmed with God's love for his children. My own family is going through this awful cancer--My 61 yr old Mother is in the hospital now. I understand the MANY unexpected trips to the hospital--as she has been in CCu, then ICU and now a rehab room. I will pray for your family-- as you know--when one person in the family is ill--the whole family is experiencing the illness. Jonathan--I pray for you and your brothers and sisters-for they will also be forever changed by this cancer. God gives us renewed strength through all the prayers he hears. Your family is OUR family as we all are bound through Christ together. Jonathan--you will have a special journey in life--God has touched many people's lives just through your illness. Many people around the world will forever be changed just because they have been touched by your illness. You have probably brought more people closer to God than you will ever know---his plan for you is already in action. Trust in the Lord--and you and your family will continue to be blessed. As I have found out recently---we all have more strength and prayers in us than we ever imagined possible. My family ( husband Mike & 3 girls and 1 son)will continue to place you and your family in our prayers. Just imagine--you have now changed our lives too!!!! :-)Many blessings! **Kelly (ebay: bosoleil)
Kelly Lewis
Houston, Tx USA - Monday, April 21, 2003 5:05 AM CDT

Dear Melissa and Jonathan
It was nice to meet you in er last night. Noah appreciated meeting someone that endures this process. Hope you did not have to spend so long in the er last night.(port access) Hope your family has a great easter. Heidi would like to get the boys to together to play sometime.
Because He lives we can face tomorrow.
In His Hands
Jason
Jason and Heidi Schafbuch
Sartell, - Friday, April 18, 2003 9:45 PM CDT

Dear Melissa and Family,

We still think of you alot, and pray for Jonathan daily. We are doing good, two weeks ago, Len had chest pains, and went to the ER, spent two night, had a heart catherization, was transferred by ambulance to Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, to have angioplasty and a stent inserted, in a main artery that was 95% blocked. PTL, all went well, and today the cardiologist gave him a good report, he has no limitations. He is only 56, but has a family history of heart disease, he could eat nothing but broccoli, and probably have diseased arteries. So we are learning to live with a new thing, plus he is retiring from the Post Office on May 2. He will not be returning to work, so we are in a new chapter in our lives, which is exciting. We are planning another trip to Mexico with CEFC (7th one)in July.

We now have 4 grandchildren. Tricia and Brad have the 2 boys, Andrew now 6 1/2, and Justin 3 1/2, and a little girl, Katelyn Joy born last Oct. 25. Are we enjoying her! And our son Dan and Karen have a little boy, Benjamin, who is a year old today. So what fun we are having.

I am still working part-time at the same job, will be 5 years next week.

May you and your family enjoy this precious holiday season, as we celebrate Jesus's death and resurrection. We have a Good Friday service tomorrow at church.

We send you our love, and we want you to know we still pray for you daily, and will continue. We might be far apart, but we are not in prayer.
Ruthie Noble
Pottstown, PA USA - Thursday, April 17, 2003 8:34 PM CDT

Hello Jonathan! I still remember you in prayer each day...just remember...Jesus made you and He sure knows how to "fix" you...after all, He IS the great physician! I love the verses in the Bible that talk about how important even the little sparrows are to Him! I am a pilot and one of the most interesting sights I have ever seen is when flying very close to a big cloud and you look at your shadow on the side of the cloud. The shadow of the airplane is completely circled by a round rainbow! Reminds me how Jesus' love completely surrounds me! There is NO safer place! Take care, my little friend!
Pat Hanna <aviatoris@rogers.com>
Cambridge, Ontario Canada - Tuesday, April 8, 2003 9:13 PM CDT

Dear Jonathan, I'd like to tell you a little about myself. When I was your age I was diagnosed with a very serious disease that little was known about(lupus). I can hardly believe it but I turned 50 last month. It appears to me that you have the same medicine I had--The love of a wonderful family.
Good luck with your treatment and hang in there.

Donald Spinelli <donpam@optonline.net>
Hawthorne, NJ USA - Tuesday, April 8, 2003 5:28 PM CDT

Hi Jonathan,

It's good to read you're doing well at the moment and just learned to tie your shoes. All I can say is that I try to imagine how brave you and your family are, trying to keep up the good spirit and all. All the best from one of your mother's customers from Holland!
Duki
Amsterdam, NL - Saturday, April 5, 2003 5:06 AM CST

HI Jonathon,
Just want you to know I am thinking about you and contnue to pray for you. You'll have to write me and let me know if you have that gameboy figured out.I hope to see you sometime
soon. God loves you!
Brenda Hulst
StCloud, MN - Saturday, April 5, 2003 1:46 AM CST

Hi Jonathan,
How have you been? I've been doing great. I'm still praying for you. Well I'll see you later.
By By

Lindsay Mailloux
- Monday, March 31, 2003 7:01 PM CST

May God bless you and your family and keep you strong.
Amy Maze
Fort Scott, KS United States - Monday, March 31, 2003 0:07 AM CST

Just wanted you all to know that we're still praying for Jonathan and the rest of you! Glad that the pill's are going down a bit easier!
In Jesus,
Pastor Mark

Pastor Mark
- Thursday, March 27, 2003 5:12 PM CST

johnathan is a great looking kid and I have no doubt that he will grow up to become a fine young man.
bill hayward
markhan, Ont. Canada - Tuesday, March 25, 2003 8:28 AM CST

I am preschool teacher who happened upon your website while browsing through e-bay. Two years ago I had a student who was diagnosed with leukemia when she was 13 months old - she is now a happy, healthy, wonderful girl who can look forward to a long, full life, and I know the future holds the same for Jonathan. By April, 2005 he will be a strong, healthy boy who will participate in life like any other child. My very best wishes to your entire family -
Sally
Washington, DC - Sunday, March 23, 2003 5:58 AM CST

Hi Jonathan,
How have you been feeling? I sure hope your doing better. Have you been having a good day?
Lindsay
Lindsay Mailloux
- Friday, March 21, 2003 6:45 PM CST

you are in our thoughts and we send you our prayers , may each day be filled with tranquility and love.
Roschelle Branum <branum315@aol.com>
Vancouver , wa clark - Wednesday, March 19, 2003 8:50 PM CST

hello to you all i hope everything goes ok i will be praying for you GOD BLESS EACH ONE OF YOU
GENIA <GARNER67@AOL.COM>
- Monday, March 17, 2003 8:21 AM CST

Hi Jonathan,
I sure hope you are feeling better. I've been praying for you.
Lindsay Mailloux
- Saturday, March 15, 2003 8:05 PM CST

Hello Melissa:
I am so thankful that you have completed another milestone, another hurdle in this marathon! I praise God that Jonathon is doing well. You have been an amazing parent to all of your children. God bless,
Christine Hay (Jackson's mom) <barryhay@attbi.com>
Corcoran, MN - Tuesday, March 11, 2003 7:22 AM CST

Dear Jonathan and family......sending much love and caring thoughts to you
Cecilia and Alex
Gardiner, NY USA - Saturday, March 8, 2003 9:15 PM CST

HI MISSY I WAS ON MY TEACHER'S WEBSITE AND I WAS JUST GOING
TO WRITE A LITTLE NOTE TO JONATHAN. WELL I HOPE HE IS FEELING BETTER.
Laura
St. Cloud, MN USA - Friday, March 7, 2003 7:06 PM CST

Hello Jonathan and family,
This is Chemo Angel Mary.
I was so glad to get the address to your web site!
I never knew you had this, so I always just checked in with Chemo Angels once a month to see how you were doing.
And I was so very glad to get to see a picture of you and your swwet brothers and sister. You sure are cuties!
For some reason, my computer won't display the two pictures on the main page but I bet they're cute too.
Always know that you and your family are in my prayers!
We serve a good and BIG God and He is well able to take care of us. We don't have all the answers but we can rest in the arms of the One who does!
Blessings,
Angel Mary
P.S. This is my daughter's email address, she is a Chemo Angel too. But you can email me here anytime.

Angel Mary Lemke <Godisgood@microcore.net>
Morrisville, MO USA - Friday, March 7, 2003 4:57 PM CST

Congratulations!
Maintenance is so much easier than that first year altho we ended up in the hospital a few times with fevers (colds, really bad colds) because their white counts are still so weak that it doesn't take much to bring them down.

BUT it is a LOT better and you actually start to feel "normal". CONGRATULATIONS again.

Mary Lee (www.caringbridge.com/mn/davis.leukemia)
- Thursday, March 6, 2003 3:22 PM CST

Hi guys - just want you to know that you are loved and missed and prayed for regularly. Consider yourselves hugged!!!
Becky Frisk <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St. Catharines, ON Canada - Thursday, March 6, 2003 10:28 AM CST

Please accept heartfelt good wishes for Jonathan from England!
Linda
Rugby, England - Wednesday, March 5, 2003 9:28 PM CST

Hope you are all doing well! That is great that he is done with his last dose of peg. How did Johnathan do with ara-c? It was really rough last time. I saw his picture at Centracare. He's so cute! Well we would still love to meet you and Johnathan. Maybe sometime after next Monday when his counts should start going back up. He's doing good so far and still has energy. We're just praying for no fevers and no more blood transfusions. Well I would love to get the kids together sometime to play. Hope you have an encouraging day!! Springs around the corner.
Psalms 86 always encourages me in the living translation

Love in Christ, Heidi Schafbuch

Heidi Schafbuch
- Monday, March 3, 2003 8:43 PM CST

Hi Jonathan,
I hope your feeling better. I'm praying for you.
love,
Lindsay Mailloux
[ps]My best wishes to you and your family.
Lindsay Mailloux
- Tuesday, February 25, 2003 7:22 PM CST

Dear Melissa,

I do check up on you...sometimes to see if and when you will update Jonathan's Web site!

Sorry to hear about your back again. I've never experienced that, but understand it can make life very difficult.

Maybe we can get together sometime after the baby. I do miss our lunch conversations.

God bless,
Monica
Monica Paquette <mj.paquette@worldnet.att.net>
Mpls, - Tuesday, February 25, 2003 3:59 PM CST

Dear Friends,
You are on my heart, especially this day. Be assured of my prayers for each one of you. "For I know the thoughts I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end" Jer. 29:11. I love you and miss you.

Dottie <dottie@imi.org>
Temple, PA - Thursday, February 20, 2003 1:43 PM CST

hope your feeling better
lindsay mailloux
- Friday, February 14, 2003 5:03 PM CST

Happy Valentines Day you precious friends. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Let me know about that trip to Niagara Falls. Consider yourselves hugged!! love, Becky
Becky Frisk <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St. Catharines, ON Canada - Friday, February 14, 2003 12:10 AM CST

Jonathan...Hi from Fred & Rita's Trains...Wishing you Smiles and a Big GET WELL SOON You are in our prayers...Wish we could come and have a cookout when summer comes, but we live clear over here by Lake Erie So just want you to know we will think of you evry day, and keep you in our hearts as a very special friend...Fred & Rita,Kori Bell & Tipper the pups and all 16 kitty's...Yes we have a Zoo
Fred & Rita Albridge
Cleveland, , Ohio USA - Monday, February 10, 2003 1:47 PM CST

Hello Melissa, I buy airplane books from you on eBay and was looking at what you have for sale when I noticed your note about Jonathan.

My wife and I and our three kids all love Jesus and KNOW how wonderfully He answers prayer! For the past several months we have been monitoring a young couple we know in the Toronto, Ontario area. Their six month old son Kyle was born with a defective heart and the only way for him to live was a heart transplant. They waited on the Lord for months and three weeks ago Kyle took a turn for the worse. At the same time, a donor was found in a distant Canadian city. The heart was flown to Toronto Sick Kids Hospital by private jet...in the meantime Kyle who had recently been allowed to go home 30 miles north of Toronto for a few days was having a heart attack! They rushed him by air ambulance in a race against time. The heart arrived at the hospital minutes before Kyle, but baby Kyle's little heart stopped as they were unloading him off the helicopter! They got the heart going again and did the transplant and now he is expected to recover. God answers prayer!!!

Sadly, another baby had to die to give Kyle his life! But Jesus knows all about that!!! He died to save MY life! So we will pray for little Jonathan that the Lord will show His mercy and incredible love to you and give you strength and peace through this incredible test of your faith. Thanks for sharing Jonathan's story and may He heal Jonathan according to His gracious will!
Pat Hanna "canadianaviator" <aviatoris@rogers.com>
Cambridge, Ontario Canada - Thursday, February 6, 2003 10:54 PM CST

Dear Brit, Melissa and your wonderful family...
You all are in our prayers more than we let you know. Oh how I wish we were nearer to you all....
You all are in our thoughts espically today and this week... With Love, The Lambrights

Valerie Lambright <valerie@imi.org>
Wyo,, PA - Monday, February 3, 2003 10:17 AM CST

Sorry to hear the counts were down. We'll keep praying regularly for you all. What a cute family!!
Pastor Mark
St. Cloud, MN USA - Thursday, January 30, 2003 at 04:29 PM (CST)

Dear Jonathan,

We wish you all the good fortune you and your family can carry!

Jan, Antoinette and Billy the Proud Bird (actuallly, it is a cockatiel)
Jan, Antoinette and Billy van der Horst
Den Haag, Netherlands - Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 01:52 PM (CST)

......"I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?" Jeremiah 32:26
I am claiming this verse and thanking God for his greatness and power and that He alone can heal bodies, relationships and all our needs. He is faithful.
Much love to all of you.

Suzanne ( Grandma)
Gardner, KS USA - Wednesday, January 29, 2003 at 10:32 AM (CST)

I thought of you and visited the Web site to check on Jonathan. Just wanted you to know my diligent prayers are with you and your whole family.
Beth Barron <beth@imi.org>
Wyomissing, PA USA - Monday, January 27, 2003 at 07:54 AM (CST)

Keep up the good work all of you. Jonathan give your Mom and Dad and brothers and sister a hug from us. We love you all and keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Brit thanks for your open, honest portrayal. Melissa call me
I will be praying for each of you. All my love,
Denise Wesner <wesnerpa@cs.com>
Mohrsville, PA USA - Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 08:03 AM (CST)

Thank you Brit for that touching letter. Never forget that God is with all of you during these stressful times. It is wonderful to see the respect you and Melissa have for eachother, and you truly honored her by what you wrote. Continue to make memories for your children while you have the privalege of caring for them daily. It's evident that you are a great dad to your children just as Melissa is a wonderful mom. We are praying for your situation and for Jonathan's health. The Zide Family
Marty Zide Family
- Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 11:17 PM (CST)

Brit,

I met Melissa up on the 8th floor and we have had lunch together several times. You wrote a nice journal entry and I am sure that both of you are excellent parents during such stressful times.

God bless,
Monica Paquette
Monica Paquette <mj.paquette@worldnet.att.net>
Minneapolis, - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 06:25 PM (CST)

Our prayers are for your family. When Noah was first diagnosed with Leaukemia we were told there was another boy in the St CLoud area with Leukemia. I was not unitl Melissa hit our website di d I know who. I am so soory that yo have to endure this dreadful disease. I was reading you entry on the 18th about how people have told youto be glad about Jonathan having ALL. You are right there is nothing to be glad about this cancer. We have been told some really ridiculous things, people mean well but just do not know how to respond. Unfortunately we know what each family is feeling. We know the uncertainity of each day and sometimes each hour may bring. But we know one thing, that God is in control. And for some unknown reason He has allowed our children to be hit with this awful cancer. We know God is not the author of this disease. We pray God's peace upon your household and Jonathan. What days do you guys go to Children's for treatment? it would be great to get our boys together. May God richly bless you during these trying days. There is also another boy in our area who has Leukemia. Drew is a young boy with AML. His page is drewrichter.
Jason Schafbuch <www.caringbridge.org/mn/noahjay>
Sartell, MN - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 11:16 AM (CST)

Good to hear from you Brit - you are a wonderful father. Your entry was very touching. We pray every night for Jonathan and his family.
Card Angel Melissa <mhamm@hammhome.net>
Pewaukee, WI USA - Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 06:46 PM (CST)

Brit
That was a lovely journal entry. It is hard for the "males" to be so open and you did a beautiful job. I'm sorry about your separation, I pray for you and your family. Stay tough, and I agree, Melissa is doing a great job.
Mary Lee (www.caringbridge.com/mn/davis.leukemia)
- Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 04:15 PM (CST)

Hi Melissa,

I see Jonathan is not feeling to well from this chemo treatment. It really is so hard to see children have to endure this. We are praying for you!!

God bless,
The Paquette's: Monica, John, Aubrey & Saint Gabbie
Monica Paquette <mj.paquette@worldnet.att.net>
Minneapolis, - Thursday, January 16, 2003 at 03:48 PM (CST)

I stumbled onto this website while surfing on Ebay. What a brave boy Jonathan is...and his parents too. As the mom of a 12 year old, I can only imagine your stress. Know he is in many people's prayers. God Bless.
June
- Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at 09:59 PM (CST)

My hopes and prayers are for an amazing little boy called Jonathan. My hopes and prayers are also for a very caring and loving family, may you all know peace soon.

Isobel
Isobel Roberts <isobel.roberts26@ntlworld.com>
SALFORD, England - Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at 02:54 PM (CST)

My prayers go out to you. You will get well I know it.
Bud in Spokane
Spokane, WA USA - Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 07:50 PM (CST)

HI
My thoughts are with your family during this chemo phase. It will go by quickly - I hope. Just think, your almost there! Prayers....Mary Lee
Mary Lee (www.caringbridge.com/mn/davis.leukemia)
- Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 05:33 PM (CST)

Folks
Your courage puts the World's problems into context. You are an example to us all. Keep fighting. In my prayers tonight. David, Carlisle, UK.
David Gibson <affric@tiscali.co.uk>
Carlisle, UK - Friday, January 10, 2003 at 05:42 PM (CST)

What a beautiful little boy you have. For that matter, what beautiful children you have been blessd with. I know that you are busy and most likely exhausted. I just wanted to let you know that there is one more person in the world who cares and will be praying for you. Jonathan, you are terrific! May God bless you!
Kristi Ryther
Chico, CA USA - Thursday, January 09, 2003 at 06:20 AM (CST)

Dear Jonathan,
I'm a student at SCCS and I have been praying for you!!! Elle
Elle
saint Cloud, mn america - Wednesday, January 08, 2003 at 07:11 PM (CST)

This was my first visit to Jonathan's web page. I am so inspired by such a brave little boy and his family. God Bless all of you and we'll keep you in our prayers. I wish you health and happiness, Jonathan!!! Stay strong in Jesus!

mcgdog <dogdoc6283@msn.com>
Knoxville, TN USA - Wednesday, January 08, 2003 at 08:27 AM (CST)

In our thoughts!
Scott Norris <cdsn1@hotmail.com>
Winnsboro, Texas USA - Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 03:49 PM (CST)

Beginning a new year of praying for Jonathan. Looking forward to an update.
Love, Uncle Gerry and Aunt Jean
Gerry Davey <Gerry Davey@email.com>
Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NU, England - Tuesday, January 07, 2003 at 02:42 PM (CST)

My prayers are with all of you. May the Lord's angels watch over Johnathan and keep him safe.
Dee Hart (deesews4dolls)
La Crosse, WI USA - Sunday, January 05, 2003 at 11:07 PM (CST)

I wish Jonathan all the best of luck in his care and treatment. My first wife succumbed to leukemia 26 years ago 2 weeks before her 26th birthday. She did not have available to her all the treatment options that exist today.
Stan Shimonko
Alberta Canada - Wednesday, January 01, 2003 at 05:28 PM (CST)

Stay strong Jonathan. May this new year bring happiness and health to you and all of your family.
"Doc" Dunn <andros@pvtnetworks.net>
Southern, NM USA - Wednesday, January 01, 2003 at 05:01 PM (CST)

Happy New Year - may this year bring you nothing but good news, cancer free cells and some sort of calmness.
It was good to see you at the hospital. The Shands
Mary Lee (www.caringbridge.com/mn/davis.leukemia)
- Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 02:54 PM (CST)

God Bless your family and Jonathan. Jonathan will be in my prayers every day.
Dom Francone
- Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 07:55 PM (CST)

God bless you and I'll pray for a full recovery.
Liinda Blackwell <lb2603@comporium.net>
Rock Hill, SC USA - Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 05:07 PM (CST)

Hi Jonathon,
Hope you are having a great day!
Dawn Low
Dawn Low <dmlow@charter.net>
Northbridge, MA USA - Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 01:47 PM (CST)

What an inspiration you are Jonathon. God bless.
Jo Ann Valles <rvnjv@aol.com>
Chicago, IL 60194 - Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 08:11 AM (CST)

Jonathan,
I see your beauty and wholeness and see you healthy and happy. You have a wonderful spirit and are loved. Your presence on the planet is a blessing to all of us. Thank you. Peace, Health, Blessings and Love
Nancy Carr <nancythedove@aol.com>
Vieques, PR Puerto Rico - Friday, December 27, 2002 at 06:03 AM (CST)

We pray for you daily, Melissa and family. We enjoyed the photo album, the children are growing so nicely. Glad to hear that Jonathan is doing well. We pray that you will have a special blessing this Christmas season. We do, we have two more grandchildren, our son Dan and is wife Karen, had a little boy named Benjamin in April, and we now have a granddaughter, born to Brad and Tricia (Katelyn Joy)for will be 2 months old on Christmas day. We love you all, and are so thankful for a website like this.
Ruthie Noble
Pottstown, PA USA - Monday, December 23, 2002 at 06:49 PM (CST)

Jonathan,

Hi! Merry Christmas from Kazakstan! Sounds like we missed your birthday. Hope it was a good one.

We just bought a Christmas tree today. It's our first one here.

We were amazed to see how big you, your brothers and sister are. Time flies! Our daughter is just a few weeks older than your sister and our son will be 11 months old tomorrow.

You come to our mind often and we remember you then.

Love,
Becky & Jonathan, Elizabeth & William
Jonathan and Becky Mott <jonathanbecky@pactec.kz>
Shymkent, Kazakstan - Monday, December 23, 2002 at 11:14 AM (CST)

Jonathan, get well soon, our prayers are with you.Our son is also named Johnathan and was born at 2 lbs 13 oz., he is now 23 years old, 6 ft tall and 260 lbs. We prayed hard for him and will do the same for you, MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Childrens Book Nook <ashtrestrv@aol.com>
Cambridge, NY USA - Sunday, December 22, 2002 at 08:46 PM (CST)

Hello Lindsey family, and especially Jonathan! We found your site through eBay and would like to send you all our best wishes for your recovery and for the Christmas holidays. Jonathan, you've got a million dollar smile! We loved your pictures, you're all a bunch of cuties, and thanks for sharing them :) You're all in our prayers, and remember that just because we haven't met in person, that doesn't mean we can't care about you...from the looks of your guestbook alone, you have a LOT of people on your side who care for all of you and wish you the very best. Keep up the good work!
The Arnold Family <ifindancestors@xmission.com>
Draper, UT USA - Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 10:50 PM (CST)

Hi, Jonathan!
So many prayers and so much love are surrounding you and your family.The Irish have a saying, "May god hold you in the palm of His hand." I know that He will. Be well!
Love and hugs, Joan
Joan Mac Kenzie <westchesterdon@aol.com>
Westtown, Pa usa - Friday, December 20, 2002 at 12:10 AM (CST)

I'm praying that you will have precious memory making times this Christmas. Jesus is worth celebrating!! You are loved and missed! Consider yourselves hugged!! Becky
Becky Frisk <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St. Catharines, ON Canada - Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at 10:11 AM (CST)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jonathon...Keep your head up high !!
Martin and Alison Baker <martinqbaker@sbcglobal.net>
Fairfield, Ca. USA - Monday, December 16, 2002 at 09:09 PM (CST)

Hi Melissa:
I do not know why you had a hard month but I will pray for you. It is a difficult road, to say the least. Keep enjoying life - it is a blessing, even in it's most trying times.
Christine Hay
Corcoran, MN - Friday, December 13, 2002 at 09:42 PM (CST)

Dear Jonathan,Ipray for you each day.Ihope you get better soon.Hang in there Mellissa!In Christ,Anne
Anne Magnuson
St. Cloud, MN USA - Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 07:43 PM (CST)

I don't know your family,but I certainly admire the courage your little boy has shown .I wish I lived near you so I could offer you some help.Best wishes to all of you.
Celia Stanley <Seelya51@aol.com>
Va.Beach, Va. USA. - Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 11:50 PM (CST)

We will be celebrating Christmas soon - when Jesus Christ came into the world to give abundant and eternal life to all who believe in Him. I've just said a prayer for you Jonathan and your loving family. With Love.
Francis Lau <thelaus@brunet.bn>
Brunei - Monday, December 09, 2002 at 09:08 AM (CST)

Hi Jonathan - We wanted to wish you a Happy St. Nick night. Alexander said they made and hung stockings at school today. He is excited to go back to school tomorrow to see if St. Nick put anything inside. Alexander wanted to know if you made a stocking at school too? Hope all is well. We think of you every day.
Melissa <mhamm@hammhome.net>
Pewaukee, WI USA - Wednesday, December 04, 2002 at 07:54 PM (CST)

My thoughts, hopes and prayers are with you and your wonderful family and especially your very brave little boy Jonathan.
Isobel Roberts <isobel.roberts26@ntl;world.com>
Salford, England - Tuesday, December 03, 2002 at 04:10 PM (CST)

Hi guys - haven't heard anything in a while but want you to know that you are thought of and prayed for often!! We need a good long chat! Take good care. Consider yourselves hugged!!! love, Becky
Becky Frisk <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St. Catharines, ON Canada - Monday, December 02, 2002 at 11:59 AM (CST)

Hi to Jonathan and the family,

I just looked up a book about life and nature on ebay, and found you. I saw your family was from Minnesota and decided to buy the book because we're from Wisconsin, next door, and my husband will love it for Christmas. We don't have any children, so we will live through you vicariously. I'm sure you're a trooper, Jonathan, and our best wishes are with you! gillian and bill braksick, chilton, wisconsin
gillian braksick <catmint8@aol.com>
chilton, wi usa - Monday, November 25, 2002 at 09:56 PM (CST)

Hi Melissa:
What did you find out about Jonathon's hearing? We are bringing Jackson in on Tuesday for hearing aids so I am especially interested and praying that you do not have that to deal with on top of everything else. Happy Birthday to Jonathon! (a little late) Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday season. Hugs,
Christine Hay - www.caringbridge.com/mn/jacksonspage <barryhay@attbi.com>
Corcoran, MN - Sunday, November 24, 2002 at 10:04 PM (CST)

Dear Jonathan,I'm Paul Brix I go to Saint Cloud Christian
Shcool Mrs.Emerson is my teacher we pray for you everyday.
I hope you get better.Have a happy THANKS GIVING!
PAUL BRIX
ST. CLOUD, MN USA - Friday, November 22, 2002 at 06:26 PM (CST)

I just discovered your journal through something you were selling on E Bay. My prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult journey. May God Bless and encourage you. You will be in my prayers and I'll be so excited to get the good report.
Fran
Hackensack, NJ 07601 - Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at 07:02 AM (CST)

Happy 6th Birthday, Jonathan!!!! I hope you have the happiest time you've ever had and continue to be such a blessing to everyone!!! I wrote to you back in May and told you that my family and I were praying for you everyday. I want you to know that we have continued to pray for you every single day, yes, every single day, several times a day, and that your name is a household word around our house. We always, always, always pray for you every time we pray!!!! I think of you so often, and I hope you feel great on your birthday and always! God bless you and your family!!!!
Linda Stearns <lholley@jaguar1.usouthal.edu>
Semmes, AL USA - Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 11:48 AM (CST)

Happy Birthday, Jonathan. We love you so much and wish we could share the day with you. We will be praying that God will give you a very good 6th year.
Grandma and Grandpa ( Suzanne Lindsey)
Gardner, KS USA - Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 08:49 AM (CST)

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Jonathan, Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!
That is long distance singing. Enjoy number 6. Have a piece of cake for me and don't forget the ice cream. May the Lord continue to bless as you are progressing through the levels of treatment. Give your Mom and Dad, Sister and Brother's a hug from me. Happy Birthday again!!!
Denise Wesner <wesnerpa@cs.com>
Mohrsville, PA USA - Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 07:00 AM (CST)

Have a Happy Birthday, Jonathan - the BIG 6!
Its going to be a GREAT year for you and your family.
Card Angel Melissa <mhamm@hammhome.net>
Pewaukee, WI USA - Monday, November 11, 2002 at 10:29 PM (CST)

November12th.Happy Birthday Johnathan...Hope you have a great day !Santas coming soon.Do you have your list made out yet? I'm sure alot of people you don't even know are thinking about you.People like me...God Bless You.
Irene Lawson <mrsmummer2002@aol.com>
Deptford, NJ USA - Monday, November 11, 2002 at 10:19 AM (CST)

Hi Melissa:
So glad to hear that Jonathon is doing well. Give yourself a hug for me - I haven't seen you in a long time (might be a good thing, huh?) God bless,
Christine Hay <barryhay@attbi.com>
Corcoran, MN - Monday, November 11, 2002 at 06:28 AM (CST)

Hi Missy,

Read your lastest news on Jonathan and it sound so great that Jonathan is doing well.

My prayers are out to him and the whole family. Hope you and family are doing fine.
Like my dad always says "Take a day at a time". Things will work out.

God works in strange ways sometimes and with all the prayers going out to him, you and the family he will be with you always.

Take care.

Love Sylvia Perkins
Sylvia Perkins
Lake Forest, CA US - Thursday, November 07, 2002 at 09:57 AM (CST)

Hello Jonathan:
We are having earthquakes where we live. They are fun as long as they don't damage anything. We live across the River from Wrangell St. Elias National Park. God made it very nice here. I hope you feel ok today.
God Bless You, Kevin & Kathy Dorsey
PS if you ever visit Alaska stop by to see us. If you are here in July you can go Salmon fishing with my Kids.
We have Kids from 7 months to 20 years old.
Kevin Dorsey <KD@sanpedro.com>
Copper Center, AK US - Tuesday, November 05, 2002 at 11:32 AM (CST)

Dear Lindsey family I am praying for you. I hope Jonathan is feeling well today.

Laura Friday
- Sunday, November 03, 2002 at 04:28 PM (CST)

Hi Jonathan! We loved seeing your pictures on here. Hope you had a good time at your grandma's today! Please stop in sometime when you are there! We are thinking and praying for you!
The Fridays
- Sunday, November 03, 2002 at 04:19 PM (CST)

DEAR JOHNATHAN,
YOU DO NOT KNOW ME,BUT I PRAY FOR YOU EVERYDAY IN SCHOOL.
I GO TO SCCS WITH SOME OF THE GIRLS FROM YOUR CHURCH.
I HOPE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER EVERYDAY, AND THAT EACH DAY IS FILLED WITH HAPPINESS.
AND I HOPE YOU KNOW THAT PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD ARE PRAYING FOR YOU!

LOVE,
GRACIA
GRACIA
ST.CLOUD, USA - Sunday, November 03, 2002 at 01:18 PM (CST)

Happy Halloween Jonathan and family - hope you have a SPOOKY night!!
Card Angel Melissa, Alexander & Max <mhamm@hammhome.net>
Pewaukee, WI USA - Thursday, October 31, 2002 at 09:44 PM (CST)

Dear Jonathan, Me and my class pray for you each day in school.I'm hoping that you get better soon.God loves you. Love,Anne and Leah Magnuson
Leah and Anne Magnuson <magnuson@astound.net>
St.Cloud, MN USA - Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 04:21 PM (CST)

Dear Lindsey family,
From our home to yours comes our prayer for you all - that the Lord will continue to work and bring healing to Jonathan and God's Joy to you each. The pictures are precious and the notes in the guest book are too!

The John Rager Family <jarager@bright.net>
Van Wert, OH USA - Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at 05:15 PM (CST)

Dear Jonathan,
We just want let you know that you are in both of our prayers. We pray for the best for you and your family!
Quintin & Christine Knight <knightdesigns@hotmail.com>
Dickson, TN 37055 - Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at 09:36 AM (CST)

Jonathan, I check for updates every day and keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs from your ChemoAngelSue
Sue Morrison <BasketSue2@aol.com>
Elgin, IL USA - Monday, October 28, 2002 at 11:00 PM (CST)

A quick hello from Berks County. I think of you every day as I am doing my chores and wish Minnesota wasn't as far away as it is. I am so glad you have wonderful friends there to help you. Give everyone a hug from us. Our prayers are with you. The boys say Hi! Talk to you soon
Denise Wesner <wesnerpa@cs.com>
Mohrsville, PA USA - Monday, October 28, 2002 at 05:54 PM (CST)

A few of my students at St. Cloud Christian School know you, Jonathan, but many have never met you (some have logged on to your website). Yet EVERY DAY one or more of my 4th graders pray for you, Jonathan. Thanks for letting us!
Mrs. Emerson
St. Cloud, MN - Friday, October 25, 2002 at 08:15 PM (CDT)

Dear Jonathan:

I read somewhere in ancient teachings that if you are visited by many people with well wishes this can remove or take away half of your illness. However you must beleive in this, every day by looking above you will come to understand the Psalm which states where our help comes from. Our wishes to you is to get well and have a speedy recovery.
The Aloof's <avironintl@msn.com>
Wichita, KS USA - Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 12:05 PM (CDT)

I bought a few Honda books from you many months ago & tonight was deleting the e-mails regarding our successful transaction when I decided to see if you had anything else for sale I might be interested in. I clicked on your "ME" page & began reading the plight of Jonathan.

His smile exudes a sense of confidence & resilience that makes us ALL stronger. I pray for his wellness & for the strength of his friends & family to be able to keep up with him. He is a motivating factor in many of us just by his smile. I wish you all the best in coping with this challenge.
Erik <hofu@earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at 11:46 PM (CDT)

Hi Melissa:
I just want to say hello! I am thinking of Jonathon and you and your entire family. I stop in now and then to read your updates - thanks for taking the time to do them. I am sure it is difficult for you to find the time to do so. God bless,
Christine Hay - www.caringbridge.com/mn/jacksonspage
Corcoran, MN - Monday, October 21, 2002 at 06:13 AM (CDT)

Dear Jonathan and family,
I came across your site on E-bay, and it reminded me how our children are a blessing and a gift from God. Jonathan, your shining face is a joy to see. I pray that you will soon be well. God bless you.
Karl R. Wilberg <krwpc@telus.net>
Edmonton, ab Canada - Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 09:23 AM (CDT)

Hi Melissa,

Those bumps in the road just seem to keep coming, don't they? I haven't heard lately about your back and hope that you are feeling better in that respect.

We will pray tonight that Jonathan's counts get to where they should be in order for him to continue/start chemo.

I miss our talks.

God bless,
The Paquette's: Monica, John, Aubrey & Saint Gabbie
Monica Paquette <mj.paquette@worldnet.att.net>
Minneapolis, - Friday, October 18, 2002 at 05:49 PM (CDT)

Precious Jesus, Would you wrap your loving arms around Melissa today? Please give her strength and wisdom and rest. Heal her wounded heart and help both she and Brit to keep trusting You for every day. Please give her some encouragement today...let her know that You are right beside her, loving her and the family. Help her to order her days - to do her best - and then rest in You for what doesn't get done. We love her, Lord and miss her! Let her know that you will uphold her with Your righteous right hand. Amen

Laura Smith <laura@imi.org>
Reading, PA USA - Tuesday, October 08, 2002 at 01:02 PM (CDT)

Paryers are with you.
CardAngel Melissa <mhamm@hammhome.net>
Pewaukee, WI USA - Sunday, October 06, 2002 at 10:26 PM (CDT)

Dear Lindsey Family:
May God bless and guide you through this difficult journey.
Sally
Sally Garcia <sgarcia1@aol.com>
Bronx, NY USA - Sunday, October 06, 2002 at 12:11 PM (CDT)

Melissa -
You have such a beautiful way of writing. I am so glad Jonathan is better and school is going well for him. I also think its great you are thinking about going back to school. You show amazing strength. You are an inspiration to all!
Card Angel Melissa <mhamm@hammhome.net>
Pewaukee, WI USA - Friday, October 04, 2002 at 12:37 PM (CDT)

Dear Lindsey family,
You all will for ever be in our prayers and in our heart. We pray that you are feeling better Jonathan. We hope you, Brit and Melissa, are also getting the strength you all need to parent this precious "tribe". They are all so sweet and boy do I miss you all.
May God Bless and give strength and courage to face all that is before you.
Valerie
Valerie Lambright <valerie@christar.org>
Wyomissing, PA - Friday, October 04, 2002 at 08:22 AM (CDT)

Wish I had learned to swallow pills the skittles way!! Loved the pictures - I am missing the kids growing up! The years are going by way too fast. You are all loved and missed much!
Becky Frisk <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St. Catharines, ON Canada - Tuesday, October 01, 2002 at 07:59 AM (CDT)

I hope you're ready for another week of school, Jonathan. I'm glad that you were able to get taken care of so well at the hosptial.
We love you very much.

Grandma
Gardner, KS USA - Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 05:21 PM (CDT)

Melissa,

Jonathan has a real look of intensity in his pictures. He looks like a real fighter and I am sure that with great medical care and the prayers of family and friends he will come through this making all he touches proud. I have a hard time believing the person that I have been doing business with so promptly and professionally with has the increased workload and difficulties that you have. God Bless You! Better days are coming. My daughter 5 years ago was diagnosed with a blood disorder called ITP, but for about a week they weren't positive that it wasn't luekemia. I have felt that anguish. My daughter continues to be treated at The Ireland Cancer Center at University Hospitals in Cleveland. She is now 21 but continues to be treated in the Rainbow Babies & Childrens area's. For the longest time I didn't understand why until one day a young patient came over and asked if she was all better now. She was becoming the goal for some of these kids, Big, Stong,(my daughter is an athlete)and healthy looking. It became apparent that spirit within these children is maybe the #1 medicine. Good Luck. God Bless. You are all in our prayers for strength.
Dave Williams <pibmedic1@hotmail.com>
Sheffield Lake, Ohio US - Friday, September 27, 2002 at 10:01 AM (CDT)

Jonathan,
Just wanted to send you my best wishes for a full recovery. Remember.......God will never give you anything you can't handle.

Patrick Ayres
Costa Mesa, CA - Thursday, September 26, 2002 at 04:42 PM (CDT)

Jonathan you are a trooper. God is all powerful and Larry and I (Betty) will be praying for you and for your mother. Melissa, my heart goes out to you with back problems. I know first hand what you are going through with the back as I have already had 9 back surgeries and still have problems. God is our only hope!!! Sincerely Betty Kelsey
Betty Kelsey <lbkelsey@vci.net>
Cadiz, KY USA - Wednesday, September 25, 2002 at 06:16 AM (CDT)

Jonathan.... Sweetheart, with all the prayers being said for you, trust me...God is listening and you will be alright and you can add our prayers to the others. Your a blessing.
Dean & Londi Harroun
Visalia, Ca USA - Saturday, September 21, 2002 at 12:17 AM (CDT)

Hello Melissa,
So glad to hear Jonathan is really enjoying school but sorry to hear about your back. I know you have such a hectic schedule so I hope it heals faster than predicted. We will pray that this harsh chemo doesn't hit as hard. Always thinking of you.
Monica
Monica Paquette <mj.paquette@worldnet.att.net>
Mpls, - Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 10:14 PM (CDT)

You do not know me. I found your site through Ebay. I am a Christian, and Jonathan has touched my heart. I will pray for him and you, his family. Always remember that Jesus is always with us, and He loves you very much Jonathan!
Anita Farace <anitafarace57@yahoo.com>
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL USA - Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 01:17 PM (CDT)

My prayers are with you , Jonathan.
Mike and Rhonda <Gerardomr@aol.com>
Birmingham, AL USA - Tuesday, September 17, 2002 at 08:51 PM (CDT)

What beautiful pictures! We will be praying for Jonathan and his treatments, may they go well and give the results needed. We just worked a booth at a local fair last weekend where the proceeds went to our friends whose children have the fanconi anemia. Alex, their daughter, was on the same medication that Jonathan will be on. We are finding out so many young children have these blood diseases, it is so sad. We know the Lord is taking care of them. We will be praying. Love, The Zides
Marty and Bev Zide
- Sunday, September 15, 2002 at 11:27 PM (CDT)

Hi Brit and Melissa,

Sounds like you're going to have a heavy day today (9/13/02) so I'm praying!

Byron
Byron Barnshaw <byron@christar.org>
Fleetwood, PA USA - Friday, September 13, 2002 at 08:15 AM (CDT)

Hi Melissa:
Just wanted to drop you a note to say hello! I continue to check in and I love the new pictures of all your sweet little children. I also want to offer that if you need to drop off Rachel for a day while you are in the hospital for an appointment with Jonathon I would love to help you out. Just call me anytime 763-420-3112. I tried getting your number from information when I read that you could possibly use some help tomorrow watching Rachel but your number was not published. Anyway, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care!
Christine Hay - www.caringbridge.com/mn/jacksonspage <barryhay@attbi.com>
Corcoran, MN - Thursday, September 12, 2002 at 09:14 PM (CDT)

What great pictures of such precious grandchildren. Jonathan, you look like a school boy!!!! And you are. I know you'll like school and do very well. Soon you'll be reading to your brothers and sister. Won't that be fun?
We love you and are praying for you all.
Grandma <suzanne_lindsey@yahoo.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Sunday, September 08, 2002 at 11:17 PM (CDT)

Hi Melissa
I'm SO glad that Jonathan is eager for school. It is the BEST medicine for being "normal" for these kids. All the other kids go to school and he is doing something they are all doing. I told the school that Davis can stay as long as his temperature doesn't go over 100. You know they can run a low grade very easily. When it is in the 90's, I have him either have the teacher or the nurse take his temp hourly. That way no surprises if it spikes. It was kind of a pain, but allowed Davis to go to school since schools will not keep kids in with a temp of any kind. After explaining to them that chemo kids can run fevers without being sick, they were really cool with it. I even supplied my own thermometer for them!

The rollercoaster is a bummer. You are doing a great job and handling it very well. I pray for your continued strength and positive outlook. Good Bless you
Mary Lee
Mary Lee Shand www.caringbridge.com/mn/davis.leukemia
Burnsville, MN - Friday, September 06, 2002 at 08:36 AM (CDT)

Way to hang in Jonathan! Your school program looked like fun! I'll be thinking of you!!
Pam Coulter <anmlfrm@hotmail.com>
Prairie Village, KS USA - Wednesday, September 04, 2002 at 09:52 PM (CDT)

Hi there! I have been praying. Hope your school year is off to a great start, Jonathan! My boys started school last week and love it though they would rather be home playing and not have homework! You continue in our prayers. Yours in HIm,
Beth, Richard, Joshua, Joseph, Daniel Barron
Beth Barron <beth@imi.org>
Wyomissing, PA USA - Wednesday, September 04, 2002 at 01:01 PM (CDT)

How are you liking school, Jonathan? I know taking pills isn't fun, but once you get good at it like your mom and dad are you will think it is so easy. I accidently brought home some swallow pills for Mariah this year, so she had to take them. She screamed really loud for the first three days when I told her it was time to take them. Finally she tried it without a drink of water, and said that was much easier. Have fun in school! We love you. Tell your brothers and sister " Hi" for us.
Aunt Erin, Uncle Derrick and cousins <e2mkelly12@hotmail.com>
Gardner, KS - Tuesday, September 03, 2002 at 10:47 PM (CDT)

I can't believe you are starting school, Jonathan!!! You will have so much fun and learn so much and soon you can write to us and read and that will be so wonderful!
We love you and want to hear about your days at school.
Keep taking your medicine so you can get well.
Grandma
- Tuesday, September 03, 2002 at 09:34 AM (CDT)

Melissa and family,

Thinking of you guys every day and always praying that the remission is here to stay. I hope school goes well for everyone. Take care.
Love,
Monica, John, Aubrey & St. Gabbie
Monica Paquette <mj.paquette@worldnet.att.net>
Mpls, - Saturday, August 31, 2002 at 06:25 PM (CDT)

Super Job!!!!!!! Swallowing pills is a great undertaking.
Losing Teeth,Swallowing Pills sounds like you are getting older. I trust you are going to get through this hurdle just like the ones before. As you leave your cares with Him you see how much He cares for you. In our thoughts and prayers always, The Wesner Family-Barry,Denise, Eric, Amy, Austin, Ryan, and Stewart

Denise Wesner <wesnerpa@cs.com>
Mohrsville, Pa USA - Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 05:58 PM (CDT)

I fell upon this page! I am so sorry to hear about your son. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Susan Gagne <Dud328@aol.com>
Yardley, Pa. USA - Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at 04:53 PM (CDT)

Way to go Jonathan! I have a hard time swallowing pills too. You are doing great! We send happy smiles!
Card Angels Melissa, Alexander and Max <mhamm@hammhome.net>
Pewaukee, WI USA - Saturday, August 24, 2002 at 12:36 AM (CDT)

I just was bidding on one of your books and clicked to go to view other books and found out about Jonathan. We are praying for the Lord to bless and keep your whole family. When I was little, grandma would say that she would rather be sick then see us babies sick. Being a mother, we all feel that way. God gives us no more than we can bear! Hang in there, the blessings are coming your way! There is power in prayer!
Cindy Gwinner <capforever@hotmail.com>
Lake Ozark, MO USA - Friday, August 23, 2002 at 02:39 PM (CDT)

Hi Melissa, It is always good to check the web site and get updated on your lives. I think of you all often and pray that the Lord will bless you every day in a big way. That he will give you the strength to get through this. Love and Blessings from Pennsylvania
Linda Christman <Linch78641>
Hamburg, Pa USA - Friday, August 23, 2002 at 11:54 AM (CDT)

Dear Johnathan,
Get well soon. I am a registered nurse and work with children of all ages at YALE. You hang in their your mommy seems to love you lots.
Big Hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Melissa Wallach R.N. Yale University Hospital, CT
Ebay ID: thekidzcloset

Melissa Wallach <melissawallach@cox.net>
Southington, CT USA - Thursday, August 22, 2002 at 09:49 PM (CDT)

What a cute and brave boy! We are praying for Jonathan. "Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7
Amy <almb3@aol.com>
- Saturday, August 17, 2002 at 06:14 PM (CDT)

Good morning Lindsays,
We are thrilled to read your progress and be able to pray for you. Sometimes a good nights sleep is a grand event. Enjoy the weekend and each other. Talk to you soon. We are praying you through this.
Denise Wesner <wesnerpa@cs.com>
Mohrsville, PA USA - Friday, August 16, 2002 at 06:48 AM (CDT)

Hi Jonathan,

Just checking in on you and the rest of the family. You are a brave young man and I know you mom is very proud of you. God bless all of you.

Love in Christ,
Monica, John, Aubrey & St. Gabbie (Paquette's)
Monica Paquette <mj.paquette>
Minneapolis, - Friday, August 09, 2002 at 11:03 PM (CDT)

Hi -- It's just Marilyn Brown checking in as I learned
about your having a web page. Just be sure to tell Jonathan that Pete and I pray for him every day, and
send our love == The Browns
Pete & Marilyn Brown <bhaven@charter.net>
St. Cloud, MN USA - Thursday, August 08, 2002 at 07:10 PM (CDT)

Hi Jonathan and Family,
I was on e-bay and noticed your website. We recently went thru the fear that my 16yr. old had leukemia. As it turns out she doesn't. She has Epstein-Barr and they think some other bleeding problem which she is being tested for this week. We were very relieved. After reading your site I realize how fortunate we are. Life is odd, you wonder why things happen to people and why. Please know that with faith, hope and prayers, everything will be okay. You'll be in my prayers everyday. May God Bless you and keep you in His care. Although you don't know me, I send you all my love.
Gay Solonchak (anglstr@optonline.net)
Gay Solonchak <anglstr@optonline.net>
Lindenhurst, NY US - Thursday, August 08, 2002 at 05:12 PM (CDT)

Jonathan,
I can't believe you are that big already and losing teeth but you are!!! Seems like yesterday that I held you and you were so tiny. But then I'm just a silly old Grandma and treasure things like that! We love you and hope you'll take that medicine so you can get well and feel good again.
Grandma
Gardner, KS USA - Wednesday, August 07, 2002 at 05:39 PM (CDT)

You are a big boy Jonathan to loose your first tooth, How Exciting, and isn't that empty space fun to look at and feel! Take your medicines and they will help you feel better. God Bless You, many are praying for you. Love, Marty and Bev
The Zides
- Tuesday, August 06, 2002 at 11:18 PM (CDT)

CONGRATULATIONS on loosing your first tooth Jonathan!! Alexander will be so jealous - he's told me for about 6 months now that his front bottom tooth is loose, but nothing has come out. WAY TO GO!
Have a good week - we send happy thoughts!
Card Angels Melissa, Alexander & Max <mhamm@hammhome.net>
Waukesha, WI USA - Monday, August 05, 2002 at 09:39 PM (CDT)

Keep up the good work, Jonathan! Mom, too!
Merilynn
Tucson, AZ US - Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at 07:52 AM (CDT)

You sound like you are a good cleaner, Jonathan. Did you like Stuart Little 2? Your cousins and I missed seeing you in Kansas very much. I am glad you had some fun times with your Mom. We love you and pray for you.
Erin, Mariah, Marisa, Derrin
Gardner, KS USA - Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at 01:12 PM (CDT)

Dear Jonathan,

I heard you're getting tired of the chemo and the leukemia. I don't blame you...it really is a lot to handle. Just know that you and your family are always in our prayers. Hang in there.
Love,
Monica, John, Aubrey & Gabbie in Heaven

Monica Paquette
Minneapolis, - Monday, July 22, 2002 at 10:40 PM (CDT)

My prayers are with you,Jonathan.Please take your medicine so you will get better and I can take you to an auto race and hopefully meet Jeff Gordon.I will try. Dave Kinsley
Dave Kinsley
No.Oxford, Ma. U.S.A - Monday, July 22, 2002 at 08:31 PM (CDT)

Jonathan,

blessings from the Motts in Kazakstan
Ask mom for some tea. ;) (I hope it comes ok Melissa)

love
jonathan Becky Elizabeth and William
jonathan Mott
Shymkent, Kazakhstan - Sunday, July 21, 2002 at 06:05 AM (CDT)

Hi there Jonathan. While surfing through eBay, I came across some item's for sale by your family. Then, I realized you had your very own web-page. WOW !!! YOU GO BOY !!! Maybe when you feel up to it you can tell me how to design a page as good as yours. In the meantime, my family will be remembering YOU and your FAMILY in our Prayers. God Bless you little guy.
Gene, Janice, and Polly
Poverty Knobb, Texas U.S. of A. - Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at 09:52 AM (CDT)

Hi
Heard you went to the picnic but Davis refuses to go anywhere that is related to cancer - his way of coping. Sounds like all is going well and I continue to pray for your family. Perhaps we'll see each other in clinic.
Mary Lee (www.caringbridge.com/mn/davis.leukemia) <mleep@msn.com>
Burnsville, MN - Saturday, July 13, 2002 at 10:29 AM (CDT)

Hi Melissa: Just want you to know that I am thinking of you and Jonathon and your entire family and reading up on how things have been going. It was nice to see you at the picnic! It is interesting for me to read what Jonathon says about how the drugs make him feel since Jackson could not express that to us and I'm sure much of it is similar. Anyway, you take care and continue to do the incredible job you are doing with your family.
Christine, Barry, Camryn, Jackson and Lydia Hay <barryhay@attbi.com>
Corcoran, MN - Monday, July 08, 2002 at 11:11 PM (CDT)

Thanks for the updates and sorry all of the kids are sick now. Hopefully it won't last long. How very helpful you are Jonathan, to fix the breakfast like that. We love all of you.

Grandma <suzanne_lindsey@yahoo.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Monday, July 08, 2002 at 10:56 PM (CDT)

What a CUTE (bathtub) picture! It reminds me of my brother and sisters! Good Luck and keep your chins up too! I'll be thinking of you and yours!
Barbara Dougherty <bdoughe1@tampabay.rr.com>
Tampa, FL USA - Thursday, July 04, 2002 at 07:17 PM (CDT)

Jonathan you are a very brave and strong little boy. Superman would be impressed by how strong you are. I work with your aunt Sharon and she has been keeping me updated on how you have been doing. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. You continue to be positive and stay strong. You will get through this and soon it will just be a memory.
Angie Steinbrugge <angie.m.steinbrugge@mail.sprint.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Wednesday, July 03, 2002 at 10:42 AM (CDT)

Happy 4th of July JONATHAN and family!
We are thinking of you and send FIRECRACKER wishes!

Card Angel Melissa, Alexander and Max <mhamm@hammhome.net>
Waukesha, WI USA - Tuesday, July 02, 2002 at 10:46 PM (CDT)

It was fun to see the pictures of all the kids, and we continue to pray for Jonathan. Hope you have fun biking together this summer.
Marlys and Roy Hohmann <rhohmann@charter.net>
St. Cloud, MN USA - Tuesday, July 02, 2002 at 08:29 AM (CDT)

Keep up the good work Jonathan! All that bike riding is great - maybe some day you can do the Tour de France like Lance Armstrong. He was sick too like you once but he listened to his Doctor & family and now he's fine - you will be too! God's Blessings!!!
Gerald Edgar <vje68@hotmail.com>
Garner, Iowa USA - Monday, July 01, 2002 at 04:18 PM (CDT)

Dear Jonathan,
Thank you for letting us see your pictures. I love you, Jonathan. I hope you feel better soon. We pray for you a lot. I pray that the medicine will make you feel better and not let you throw up a lot. I'm glad to have you in preschool. I like you too much. From Anna
(Anna, who's 4, was in Jonathan's preschool class at Cherub last year - after showing her and reading to her some of the stuff here, she dictated this message for Jonathan)
Anna Emerson (with Mom's help) <MarkDevonaEmerson@juno.com>
St. Joseph, MN U.S.A. - Sunday, June 30, 2002 at 06:53 PM (CDT)

Jonathan-- God Bless You. God has a special purpose which will be understood by you, in the future. You will become a strong young man, with a Wonderful, Meaniful future. Although I understand your difficulties now. I also have a son who went threw your daily challenges, many years ago. He is a Blessing in every way. You are in my prayers. Mother of Terry Dale Santschi, my Gift from God.
Linda Santschi <santschi1@yahoo.com>
Ironton, Mo. USA - Saturday, June 29, 2002 at 12:25 PM (CDT)

Hello Jonathan, I am your second cousin, Allison and my husband Jimbo, whom you have never met yet. We live in Overland Park, Kansas, not far from your Grandparents and Aunts and Uncles. You are a very sweet and wonderful inspiration to many people. Keep up the good work. I pray you have more good days than bad while going through your treatments and recuperation. Just so you know we are always thinking about you and wishing the very very best for you and your family.
Allison & Jimbo Johnson <agjvatterottcollege@hotmail.com>
Overland Park, KS Johnson - Monday, June 24, 2002 at 04:46 PM (CDT)

Hi Jonathan,

I'm so sorry that the chemo is making you sick. I love the picture of you on your Web page. My family will keep praying for you and we hope you can do some really fun things this summer.

Monica & John Paquette
Monica Paquette <mj.paquette@worldnet.att.net>
Minneapolis, - Friday, June 21, 2002 at 10:55 AM (CDT)

Hi
I read your journal and was wondering if you knew that chemo can effect the long nerves of the body? (legs and arms first) Davis doesn't have any reflexes at all in both the arms and legs. You can also get "dropsy" foot, but we haven't experienced that. Davis is a LOT slower, especially when he is on chemo but he really picks up speed between sessions. Just remember - very few of the chemo side effects are long lasting. This is a very short period of time to save our sons life. It is sad watching them sometimes and my heart goes out to you. Davis was probably the most athletic child you'd ever see, and to see him loose that at age 12 is hard. He had to pitch a ball game last week and they had to pull him because he could barely get the ball over the plate - he is on the ara-c phase of chemo right now. BUT I know it too shall pass....
Mary Lee Shand (Caringbridge.com/mn/davis.leukemia) <mleep@msn.com>
Burnsville, - Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 02:15 PM (CDT)

Hi Jonathan and Family!
I just read your Mom's email to me and I was so excited to hear more about you. I can't wait to show my boys your website. You'll hear from us soon!
Card Angel Melissa <mhamm@hammhome.net>
Waukesha, WI USA - Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 04:38 PM (CDT)

We are praying for Jonathan and Praising the Lord that he is in remission. Camping will give your children treasured memories of spending time in God's creation, that is so nice that you took your family to do that Brit. Again we are so glad about Jonathan's energy returning! If you could say a prayer for Matthew Pearl, age 5, and Jay Thomas, age 17, both in need of bone marrow transplants we would appreciate it. God Bless All of You, Love, The Zide Family
Marty and Bev <quikbar@aol.cum>
- Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 12:07 AM (CDT)

Just wanted to let you know that we've not forgotten you and are praying for you regularly. So glad that Jonathan is having some good days. Sometimes that lifts everyone's spirits. Everyone here is fine. Love you all.

Laura Smtih <laua@imi.org>
Reading, PA USA - Monday, June 17, 2002 at 09:34 AM (CDT)

My goodness, Brit is braver than I was!! But I didn't like camping anyhow, kids or no kids. So glad Jonathan, that you are doing so well and being so cooperative with your shots and treatment. Our church and our family and friends are all still praying for you all.
Suzanne <suzanne_lindsey@yahoo.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Sunday, June 16, 2002 at 11:31 PM (CDT)

We were so happy to hear that Jonathan is still in remission! I continue to pray for you everyday, Jonathan, and for Melissa, Brit, Caleb, Andrew, and Rachel. God will help you through these difficult times as he has promised. We love you.
Erin Kelly and family <e2mkelly12@hotmail.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Friday, June 14, 2002 at 11:30 AM (CDT)

Good Morning Brit, Melissa, Jonathan, Caleb, Andrew, and Rachel; We praise the Lord that you have an occasional Normal Day. We uphold you in prayer and visit your web site on a regular basis. Happy Father's Day Brit! We look to the Lord to give you each the strength and mental attitude to cope with the enormity of the situation. We love you all and are in our thoughts through out each day. Every day when I do the wash, mow the lawn, weed the garden, go to the grocery store, make the beds, run the sweeper, hug the boys-I wonder how that is being done at your house and if there is anything I can do. So glad to hear the news of continued remission! Praise the Lord!
Take care we will write with pen and ink and send some pictures, too. Love to all! Hugs that can't quit. Love, Denise, Barry, Eric, Amy, Austin, Ryan, and Stewart.
Denise Wesner <wesnerpa@cs.com>
Mohrsville, PA USA - Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 07:47 AM (CDT)

Hi Melissa and family
I am Davis's mom and met your husband today at short-stay at Children's. We were having a long chemo session and I read the name "Jonathan" on the door and asked your husband if your last name was Lindsey and he said yes. Your son is beautiful and talked to me too. Hope the bone marrow test is perfect....Mary Lee
Mary Lee Shand (Caringbridge.com/mn/davis.leukemia) <mleep@msn.com>
Burnsville, - Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 01:16 PM (CDT)

Dear Melissa and Family,
We pray for you and your family each day. It was been a while since we were able to connect to this service. What a blessing this service is, to family and friends. We know that you are learning to live as we all should, one day at a time. We pray the Lord gives each of you the strength to face each new day. Steve had a sermon today on Phil. 4:4, Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: Rejoice. God commands us to rejoice in the bad times, as well as the good times. As I read over the guestbook, I saw just that. How can I rejoice? It is so much more honoring to God, during the darkest moments of our lives, rejoicing during hard times. He gave the example of Curtis Hoke who is always praising God and never complains. Start small in rejoicing, and remember all is "in the Lord". We pray for encouragement for you all each day, and only the peace that the Lord can give. We love you all, give the children a hug for us, just love that bathtub picture (Rachel is beautiful-first time seeing a picture of her,) and the little guys are growing so fastly. We are getting ready for another trip to Mexico, and again are taking Zack Saint, who battle leukemia at a young age, and is now free of it. We pray for that same kind of blessing on Jonathan.
Our love and prayers are with you.
Ruthie Noble <lenruth@juno.com>
Pottstown, PA USA - Sunday, June 09, 2002 at 03:29 PM (CDT)

Hi Melissa
Davis also got mouth sores but we put him on acyclovir (I probably spelled it wrong) and "magic mouthwash" and it was truly magic. They can eat and talk with it. The meds helped heal the sores. SO even tho you don't want them, they are not so bad with the proper meds. Davis spiked a fever the first time but not this round. I think the nice weather has a lot to do with that. He is also in this phase and is getting the ARA-C next week alto we are 1 whole phase ahead of you, we can keep you posted. I still think the worst part is the decadron (steroids). Enjoy the extra time off - enjoy the new peach fuzz on his head! Take care - Mary Lee
Mary Lee (www.caringbridge.com/mn/davis.leukemia) <mleep@msn.com>
Burnsville, - Thursday, June 06, 2002 at 05:41 PM (CDT)

Hi Melissa: I hope you have had a better couple of days. I'm anxious to hear if you feel uplifted by all of the prayers. When I read your Wednesday entry I prayed for you right here in my chair with your journal open in front of me. I have been in similar shoes and sometimes it takes a couple of days to get things going in the right direction again. Thinking of you,
Christine Hay - www.caringbridge.com/mn/jacksonspage <barryhay@attbi.com>
Corcoran, MN - Friday, May 31, 2002 at 10:17 PM (CDT)

Thankyou Melissa for sharing your feelings so we can pray for you. We are sure there are many opportunities calling your name daily and we will pray for the choices you have to make. God is greatly using you in the lives of your children and someday they will arise and call you blessed for all the time,love and prayer you poured into them. Until then, we who read your journals call you and Brit both remarkable and may God Bless You and give you His strength for each new day. Love, The Zide Family
Marty and Bev <quikbar@aol.com>
Chesterfield, MO - Thursday, May 30, 2002 at 08:31 AM (CDT)

Melissa
I remember a few years ago, my husband worked a lot in the summer and played softball out of town too. To make a long story short, I was a single parent all summer long. I remember having to take 3 kids to the ball park for games at the same time, I hadn't gone to the bathroom, brushed my teeth or combed my hair that day. I got a speeding ticket on a road that changed from 45 to 30 without warning too.

I was so overwhelmed and sat at a stop light ready to have a nervous breakdown. Then a great thought came across my mind....this is NOT my time...it is my childrens time. One day I will be alone more and have more time for myself. At that time my hair will be perfect, my teeth will be whiter and I will have an empty bladder when ever I feel like it! After I resigned myself to that and chose my new life motto of "simplify, simplify, simplify" a great peace came over me. My house is messy, I've gotten rid of a lot of clutter - I sell off most of the boys toys and "stuff" every year (or donate), I don't collect things anymore and we are a LOT happier....and I don't care what others think about it. Hope this helps....smiles....Mary Lee
Mary Lee Shand (Caringbridge.com/mn/davis.leukemia) <mleep@msn.com>
Burnsville, MN - Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 10:24 PM (CDT)

Hello there! I have no idea who you are, but I am so deeply moved and am in tears as I type this. I was searching for a gardening book on eBay when I stumbled across yours, then followed a link you had and saw, "Jonathan". Curious, I clicked on it. But the real reason I went this far is because I had a strange...I don't know what to call it. All I can say, is please start thanking God for a miracle. Before Jonathan, there was another child that I KNEW SOMEHOW that I was appointed to pray for. I had never seen this child but only heard of him, and knew only his name (did not know race, or home situation) and so I would ask for healing every night, and so would my husband and my children, at the dinner table for this child. I also would pray for him at church, at my mother's house, at work (had co-workers to pray also) and would ask others to pray as well. I only asked too that God please at least let me know of his healing. This very morning, I read that he now appears to be doing quite well and will return in a month to the doctor for a recheck. (An entertainment center had fallen on his head at a few days of age and broke his cranium, caused severe brain damage and paralysis)I praised and glorified God for this miracle and thanked him for letting me be even distantly involved. Then, putting that aside, I was searching for this book and found Jonathan. Now I have added this child to my prayers. I will do the same for him. And I believe God led me here for this reason.
God bless you all, and keep strong in your faith. God is not limited in any way.
Linda Stearns <lholley@jaguar1.usouthal.edu>
Mobile, AL USA - Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 11:15 AM (CDT)

Hello there! I have no idea who you are, but I am so deeply moved and am in tears as I type this. I was searching for a gardening book on eBay when I stumbled across yours, then followed a link you had and saw, "Jonathan". Curious, I clicked on it. But the real reason I went this far is because I had a strange...I don't know what to call it. All I can say, is please start thanking God for a miracle. Before Jonathan, there was another child that I KNEW SOMEHOW that I was appointed to pray for. I had never saw this child but only heard of him, and knew only his name (did not know race, or home situation) and so I would ask for healing every night, and so would my husband and my children, at the dinner table for this child. I also would pray for him at church, at my mother's house, at work (had co-workers to pray also) and would ask others to pray as well. I only asked too that God please at least let me know of his healing. This very morning, I read that he now appears to be doing quite well and will return in a month to the doctor for a recheck. (An entertainment center had fallen on his head at a few days of age and broke his cranium, caused severe brain damage and paralysis)I praised and glorified God for this miracle and thanked him for letting me be even distantly involved. Then, putting that aside, I was searching for this book and found Jonathan. Now I have added this child to my prayers. I will do the same for him. And I believe God led me here for this reason.
God bless you all, and keep strong in your faith. God is not limited in any way.
Linda Stearns <lholley@jaguar1.usouthal.edu>
Mobile, AL USA - Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 11:09 AM (CDT)

Isn't this ALL just amazing? Here I was bragging about how well Davis was doing 2 days ago and now he doesn't get off the couch he's so tired and needs platelets too. It can hit so fast and it keeps you always watching and waiting! I feel for you and am sorry you have to be at the hospital. We will be at short stay tomorrow for platelets at about 6:30 pm. If your still there I'll stop up and see, but Davis is not in good moods lately so it will be, as always, up to him.....Prayers for you all
Mary Lee
Mary Lee Shand (Caringbridge.com/mn/davis.leukemia) <mleep@msn.com>
Burnsville, MN - Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 11:17 AM (CDT)

loved the new picture!!! Glad he is out and about! We are praying much for you! Consider yourselves hugged!!
Becky Frisk <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St. Catharines, ON Canada - Friday, May 24, 2002 at 12:03 PM (CDT)

Jonathan,
I sure wish we could have gone to your preschool program. I know you did so well. Remember we love you so much even though we are so far away. Love goes across many miles. We are still talking to God about getting you well and He loves you more than we do even.

Grandma <suzanne_lindsey@yahoo.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 01:00 PM (CDT)

Hi, this is Jackson's mom. Melissa, it was so nice to see you at Gabbie's funeral and I am glad to get your web site so I can keep up and in touch! I'll be praying for your family and especially your sweet Jonathan.
Christine Hay - www.caringbridge.com/mn/jacksonspage <barryhay@attbi.com>
Corcoran, MN - Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at 11:10 PM (CDT)

Hi
I'm so glad you get to go on interim maintenance. The first time we got to go on it we took a trip and altho Davis was tired he was just happy to not have to go to the hospital. Enjoy this time because with every round of chemo they respond quicker and seem to get sicker a little easier. Even tho they do, they are kids and rebound quickly. With chemo in the summer, you should avoid all the nasty virus's that we endured in Dec/Jan. We are now in our final round of chemo before maintenance. So far so good. He is tolerating it well. Being able to go outside helps tremendously.

I can't imagine having to travel to the hospital for all the treatments. I'm glad you have an alternative. We live in Burnsville and that takes a half hour. Have you done a Make-A-Wish? It was the best thing we did for Davis. He took a shopping spree at the Mall of America. Even tho Leukemia is curable, they qualify. I was hoping for a trip to Hawaii, but Davis had other plans. There is also chemo angel website - they send gifts and cards to anyone under chemo. They are www.chemoangel.com. Take Care

Mary Lee (www.caringbridge.com/mn/davis.leukemia) <mleep@msn.com>
Burnsville, - Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 09:56 AM (CDT)

Hi Brit, Melissa, Jonathan and sibs!
We pray the Lord will continue to sustain and strengthen you all as you go through this difficult time. I admire your attitude and compassion you have even for the other patients and families. You have a wonderful support group of friends and family - especially your heavenly Father!
In Christ's care, John Rager and family
John A. Rager <jarager@bright.net>
Van Wert, OH USA - Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 09:14 AM (CDT)

Hello Lindseys':) We look forward to the unfolding of God's plan in all of this. We pray for Jonathan's health and strength as well as his spiritual growth through this illness. We pray for you and those who are assisting you at this time. We Love You. Love, Denise Wesner
Denise Wesner <wesnerpa@cs.com>
Mohrsville, PA USA - Friday, May 17, 2002 at 06:12 AM (CDT)

Just wanted you to know that you are missed, loved and prayed for. My heart aches for the pain and turmoil in your lives right now, but we have Hope...of the best kind. I love Jeremiah 29:11 (the whole thing but mostly the first) which says, "For I know the plans I have for you...." God knows. He's not forgotten you and I pray that you will feel His loving arms wrapped around you today. I love you all.
Laura Smith <laura@imi.org>
Reading, PA USA - Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 02:21 PM (CDT)

Hey Brit & Melissa - just wanted to say hi again and let you know that we continue to pray for you all every day. I just wish there was more that we could physically do - so I am just trusting God that He is touching others to help you out. Consider yourselves hugged. love you. Becky
Becky Frisk <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St.Catharines, ON Canada - Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 12:55 PM (CDT)

Our love and prayers are with you. Four in the tub at one time must be a record! I still remember our trip to the photographer for prayer card photos when the boys were really little. The proofs are still around here somewhere! We will keep in touch.

Lisa Barnshaw <lisa@barnshaw.com>
Fleetwood, PA USA - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 12:52 PM (CDT)

Hi, all. We met you at NPO in 1999, and Bernie was the one who asked if you had prayed specifically for twins. :) Just wanted you to know that more of His big family were lifting you up. May His grace and strength be sufficient for all your needs during this trying time. Thanks for including the pictures of all four; my, how they've grown. What a heritage you have to pass down to all four!
Bernie and Sherry Pierce <sherry@imi.org>
Reading, PA - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 08:16 AM (CDT)

Dear Lindseys, Thanks for letting us know about the web site. Our hearts and our prayers are with you. We miss you all very much. You are a dear and special family.
Don Eenigenburg <don@christar.org>
- Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 01:17 PM (CDT)

Dear Brit and Melissa,

Thanks so much for sharing e-mails with us about what's happening with Jonathan and for sharing your heart as well. I know this must be an incredibly difficult time for you and I want you to know that I am praying for Jonathan's healing as well as for your strength and comfort. It's great to know that so many people are helping you out in practical ways. You are loved here and thought of often.

Karen
Karen Brightbill <karen@imi.org>
Adamstown, PA USA - Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 12:55 PM (CDT)

Hi
You don't know us but we are also an ALL family and I heard about you thru the grapevine in Oncology (8th floor). We send our prayers and thoughts to your family. Davis, our 12 year old son, doesn't let this get him down at all! He is MY inspiration. God Bless.
Mary Lee Shand
Mary Lee (www.caringbridge.com/mn/davis.leukemia) <mleep@msn.com>
Burnsville, MN - Saturday, May 11, 2002 at 07:00 PM (CDT)

Hello Lindsey's, We continue to uphold you in prayer each and everyday. Jonathan, you are looking great-I see that beautiful smile everytime I come on the website. You are so brave. Melissa, Happy Mother's Day ! When I grow up I want to be just like you. Doing whatever it takes. Lord Bless you and the family. Love Denise Wesner
Denise Wesner <wesnerpa@cs.com>
Mohrsville, PA USA - Thursday, May 09, 2002 at 06:27 AM (CDT)

Hello Lindseys, It was great to read the web page and great to see your kids. We are praying for you all.
Linda Chrisman <Linch78641@aol.com>
Hamburg, Pa USA - Friday, May 03, 2002 at 08:38 AM (CDT)

We are hoping to hear good news from the treatment this week. I am praying for Steven's family and know you all are sharing in their loss.
Jonathan are you still doing puzzles? We love you very much.

Grandma ( Suzanne Lindsey) <suzanne_lindsey@yahoo.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 10:41 PM (CDT)

Dear Brit and Melissa - you are in our thoughts and prayers so much - this web site is such a great thing - I loved the picture of the four kids in the tub! What cuties!!! May God give you much grace and strength today. We love you guys. Do know that we are here for you!

love, Becky
Becky Frisk <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St. Catharines, ON Canada - Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 09:54 AM (CDT)

A friend told me about little Jnathon. i wanted to check out his webpage, just to let you know, you are all in my prayers, not just Jonathon, but your family as a whole. I know that God will give you the strength that you all need, and His divine will, will be done, God's blessings upon all of you.
Vickie Hall <vickthetrick@aol.com>
Lorain, Oh Lorain - Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 10:18 PM (CDT)

It is wonderful to hear that Jonathan is home! We pray he will get a little stronger every day. Just think of the way both of you are blessing his life by being there for him all the time, what a beautiful picture of the Father's love for us,always with us, taking care of us. God Bless You, The Zides
Marty and Bev Zide <quikbar@aol.com>
- Friday, April 26, 2002 at 12:40 AM (CDT)

Dear Jonathan, Andrew, Caleb, Rachel, Melissa and Brit - we send you love and greetings and many prayers at this terribly draining time for all of you. So thankful that Jonathan retains his sense of humour through it all. May God give you all His strength to meet each day.
Love from Brit's Great-Aunt Jean and Great-Uncle Gerry in England
Gerry Davey <GerryDavey@email.com>
England - Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 03:12 PM (CDT)

Hi Melissa and family:

Thanks for including us on your Web site and asking for prayers for us! It made me cry. We will never know why some of us have such painful journeys. But it is wonderful to meet other Christian families who share the same faith. We will pray for you also!

(And feel free to pass along our Web site. I noticed that someone asked.
http://www.caringbridge.com/mn/gabrielles.prayers)

Love,
Gabbie's family (Monica, John, Aubrey & Gabbie Paquette)
Monica Paquette <monica.paquette@westgroup.com>
- Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 12:30 PM (CDT)

Hi Melissa and family:

Thanks for including us on your Web site and aksing for prayers for us! It made me cry. We will never know why some of us have such painful journeys. But it is wonderful to meet other Christian families who share the same faith. We will pray for you also!

Love,
Gabbie's family (Monica, John, Aubrey & Gabbie Paquette)
Monica Paquette <monica.paquette@westgroup.com>
- Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 12:28 PM (CDT)

Would it be possible for us to see the web sites of the family with the two year old? I will pray though regardless.
Grandma ( Suzanne Lindsey) <suzanne_lindsey@yahoo.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 11:55 AM (CDT)

we are praying for Jonathon
george & sylvia hunter <hunsg@webtv.net>
overland park, KS USA - Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 10:49 AM (CDT)

Jonathan, are you ready for the 1000 piece puzzles now? That's good you can do them without looking at the box. How many puzzles do you have now? Is it hard to keep track of the pieces? Also, you might let Mom and Dad beat you once in awhile! :-) I love you. Glad you are feeling a bit better.

Grandma ( Suzanne Lindsey) <suzanne_lindsey@yahoo.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Monday, April 22, 2002 at 03:46 PM (CDT)

Hi, I just came upon your web site, I will be in prayer for your son and all the family members. I have a 41/2yr old Grand Son, I know we would want as many as could to interceed with prayer on his behalf, I will think of your son as if he were my own grandchild and pray for him.
Christie DeLamater <chrisvdel@juno.com>
Whitehouse, OH USA - Sunday, April 21, 2002 at 01:25 PM (CDT)

We will be praying for Jonathan and this procedure, that is good that he does not have to be awake for it. We pray they will find the source of the bleeding and he will soon be feeling better. We hope you are feeling better Melissa. We pray God will give you and Britt the grace and strength you need at this time.God Bless All of you.
Marty and Bev Zide <quikbar@aol.com>
- Friday, April 19, 2002 at 11:52 PM (CDT)

Dear Brit and Millissa,
This message is from Kay Costello Jacobson a dear friend of your mother. We have been in touch for over 40 years. I recently went to KS to visit with them. We live in CT.

My heart goes out to you all. Jonathan...I pray for you each day. We have a grandson Justin he is 4 years old. Grandparents are very proud of their grandchildren you all are very special. The Lord be with you. Love and hugs....Kay and Fred Jacobson.

Kay Jacobson <kfjacob@aol.com>
East Hampton, CT USA - Friday, April 19, 2002 at 06:42 PM (CDT)

Yes, Melissa, rest assured, many, many people continue to pray for Jonathan. Thank you so much for the "updates". It definitely helps us to know exactly what to pray for. I hope you and Brit can feel the power of these prayers. Bless your heart Melissa, it sounds like you might have the flu. Hope you can find the time to rest. We send each of you our love and concern. Jonathan, we pray that your little body gets lots of "tender loving care". God bless you. Love, Aunt Sharon (from Kansas City).
Sharon Watson <swatson43@kc.rr.com>
Overland Park, KS USA - Friday, April 19, 2002 at 10:38 AM (CDT)

Hello, Jonathan and your wonderful family. I know God is
going to bless you and your family richly. Our family has
gone through many adversities, but God has always been there
to comfort and guide us. I am a eBayer and happened upon
your website. I am so glad I did. May God bless and keep
you in His care. With much love, Joyce Anglin
Joyce A. Anglin <h&janglin@viagrafix.net>
Pryor, OK USA - Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at 08:19 PM (CDT)

Hey, Brit and Melissa...Randy and Ginger here. Actually, Ginger is in Morocco attending the AWM field conference there. She is staying with David and Vivian. I'm sure you know we left SIM and are at AWM. What a story we could tel you. Please send your address and phone number so we can phone you. We think of you guys so often!
Randy Fox <ging400@aol.com>
Boothwyn, PA USA - Monday, April 15, 2002 at 10:29 AM (CDT)

Hey guys. My mom just sent me the link to this page. Just wanted to say hi and you know that i've been praying. I miss you!
Jennifer Herzog <jennybennyxox@aol.com>
Reading, pa usa - Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 02:18 PM (CDT)

Dear Jonathan,

Undoutably your parents have talked about us, even though you haven't met. We continue to pray for you, your family and the situation you have. God bless. Love from us in Kazakstan.
jonathan Becky, Elizabeth and William <jonathanbecky@pactec.kz>
Shymkent, Kazakstan - Sunday, April 14, 2002 at 09:54 AM (CDT)

Dear Melissa and family - I stumbled onto your touching story while on E-Bay. It gave me chills to read about your Jonathan, as we were in the same predicament 29 years ago with a 2 year old little boy with a brain tumor. Medicine has advanced so much over the years, and there is a lot of success with childhood leukemia now. Please don't lose the faith. God will bless you all and make you strong. It's amazing how reading your story brings it back so vividly, although it's never far from the surface. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Irene <Tonyandirene@mindspring.com>
Cheraw, SC USA - Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 08:21 PM (CDT)

Snakes are fun , aren't they Jonathan, as long as we don't find them in our house:) We are so glad you are feeling better and we will pray you will continue to do so. God is so Good to answer our prayers! We hope you have a fun day. Love, Marty and Bev Zide
The Zides <quikbar@aol.com>
Chesterfield, MO - Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 05:12 PM (CDT)

I wanted to tell you that we are praying for you all and of course Jonathan. We have our church praying also. The Lord now is very close to you so you can lean on Him for strength and help. We will keep in contact with you through the web site or your mother and dad. In Christ Love Andy & Madalyne Anderson.
Andy Anderson <MagAndy@juno.com>
Lane , KS USA - Friday, April 12, 2002 at 03:11 PM (CDT)

Dear Jonathan and family,

I came across your webpage while shopping on Ebay. As a survivor of lymphoma (7 years) I can understand what you are going through. I want to encourage you that the Lord is so faithful even when times seem the hardest. My family and I will be praying for your recovery. Jeremiah 29:11 is one of my favorite verses that encouraged me when I was so sick. It reads, "For I know the plans I have for you declares the LORD. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". The LORD bless you and keep you and make His face shine upon you my friend!

In Christ,
Shep and Genea Eubanks
Shep Eubanks <shep@wfeca.net>
Bonifay, FL USA - Friday, April 12, 2002 at 03:08 PM (CDT)

We hope you've had a good week so far. I am looking for a good puzzle that I will be sending soon. Since Jonathan is a 'pro' I need to find a good one! Most of them that are his age level are not nearly as many pieces as he is doing. Love to you all. We are praying daily.

Grandma and Grandpa ( Suzanne Lindsey) <suzanne_lindsey@yahoo.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 04:26 PM (CDT)

Dear Melissa - so glad to finally talk to you today and catch up. You all are in our constant thoughts and prayers. Consider yourselves hugged! love, Becky
Becky Frisk <becky.frisk@on.aibn.com>
St. Catharines, ON Canada - Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 01:48 PM (CDT)

Hi Melissa, Brit and Jonathan, You can be sure we are keeping your whole family in prayer, for new strength and vitality, physical and emotional strength, and that you would sense the Lord's comfort in the midst of all that you face each day. We pray the Lord's healing touch be on Jonathan, with love from Charlene
Charlene Peterson <cjlp777@yahoo.com>
Denver, Pa USA - Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 11:20 PM (CDT)

Hello Jonathan, and Family, Thank you for letting me know about the Web Site. It is encouraging to see all the people encouraging you. We are praying for a soon return to good health. Keep smiling. We love you all. Love Denise for the Wesner Family
Denise Wesner <wesnerpa@cs.com>
Mohrsville, PA USA - Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 07:06 PM (CDT)

Hi dear Jonathan, Melissa, and Brit: What a wonderful website and way to keep us all up to date. Jonathan...I wish I could come over and play with you today! We are praying for your complete healing. Melissa, we love you, hang in there, I'm sending big hugs and prayers. love Deb Shirey and family.
Deb Shirey <Forgehills@aol.com>
Elverson, PA USA - Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 05:49 AM (CDT)

Little Jonathan - just to let you know we've looked at your photo on the computer and read the updated news. We've going to pray for you every night when your "third cousins" Amy and Josh go to bed. Brit and Missy - just take one day at a time. With our love
Andi & Jeri East. Amy and Josh. <charlieboy@andi7.fsnet.co.uk>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 05:31 AM (CDT)

Thank you for the update Melissa, it is so good to hear that Jonathan has a bit more energy and that he is enjoying his puzzles. May God bless you and Britt as you daily have so many needs to meet with your family. May he continue to give you His Grace as Jonathan must be administered his meds each day and we pray you continually watch him getting better. Thank you for the updates, Praying for your family, The Zides
Marty and Bev Zide <quikbar@aol.com>
- Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 12:22 AM (CDT)

Dear Jonathan and Family,
It was so good to see your smiling picture, with all you are going through. We are praying for you and your family daily, and we know that Jesus is with you each step of the way, and many people are lifting you all up in prayer. We wish we were closer, that we could help out. We send our love and prayers,
Len and Ruthie Noble <lenruth@juno.com>
Pottstown, PA USA - Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 08:52 PM (CDT)

Dear Melissa, Brit, Jonathan- We continue to lift your names to the Father, knowing that He is with you through every day & night. Thanks Melissa for sending this web address. What a wonderful service! Love to you. Joan
Joan & Rich Hornberger <hopehillfarm@juno.com>
Elverson, PA USA - Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 04:16 PM (CDT)

Dear Brit, Melissa, and Jonathan,
We just received an e-mail from Suzanne. We are very concerned and will be praying for you all. Jonathan, we saw your picture and we believe you are a very brave boy!
We will be praying for you and will add your family to our Wednesday evening prayer list at our church. Jonathan, our youngest son Ryan, just came downstairs and we showed him your picture and then we prayed for you. God loves you so much!
John and Sherry Rager & Family <jarager@bright.net>
Van Wert, OH USA - Monday, April 08, 2002 at 07:25 AM (CDT)

Our prayers are with all of you as you await the first spinal tap on Monday. We pray that any pain will be minimal and that the medicine will be effective. Most of all we pray Gods' presence and peace be very real to you this morning. Jonathan's picture is beautiful and precious and now we can picture his sweet face as we pray for him. With love and prayers, Marty and Bev Zide
Marty and Bev <quikbar@aol.com>
Chesterfield, MO - Monday, April 08, 2002 at 12:00 AM (CDT)

hi johnathon this is you dad's (Brit)cousin angie doering in San Diego California and justchecking up and still praying for you and your family. God Bless we love you .
Angelina Cleasa Doering <angiedoering@hotmail.com>
san diego, CA USA - Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 09:28 PM (CDT)

We were sorry to hear the news about Jonathan. You are in our prayers. All of our love, Linda (McKay),John, and family
Linda (McKay) Mitchell <mitchecm@pwrtc.com>
Monticello, IN USA - Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 08:41 PM (CDT)

Brit, Melissa and Jonathan--I wanted to tell you that we are praying for you as you are at the motel near the hospital tonight waiting and we are praying that the tests will go well. It seems so scarey but nothing is too hard for the Lord! You are constantly in my mind and heart.
Grandma ( Suzanne Lindsey) <suzanne_lindsey@yahoo.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 08:06 PM (CDT)

Dear Brit, Melissa, & Jonathan, I little note from England to assure you I am remembering you all in prayer. I pray that God will give you peace, strength to cling to Him, and a total assurance that he is trustworthy and that He loves you all. With Love, Betsy Osborne
Betsy Osborne <elizabeth@osborne770.freeserve.co.uk>
Stratford on avon, uk - Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 05:35 PM (CDT)

Hi Jonathan (and the rest of the Lindseys, too!) Howdy! We send our love and prayers from Texas with wishes for lots more smiles (like your picture!) where there have been so many tears. You are a very brave little boy. We hope you're feeling better real soon. Love, Paul, Karla , Rachel and Anna Brownell
Karla Brownell <paradidomi@swbell.net>
Houston, TX USA - Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 11:18 AM (CDT)

Dear Brit and Melissa
Just to let you guys know we love you and are praying for you during this hard trial. Great that even out here we can connect with the web site and keep up to date!! Give that dear little boy our love, even though he won't remember us!!
Drena and Michael Byrne <mike_drena@yahoo.com>
Dushanbe, Tajikistan - Sunday, April 07, 2002 at 09:44 AM (CDT)

What a nice smiling picture I found on here of you, Jonathan. You still have your sweet smile inspite of all your hospital trips and medicines and I'm so glad God is helping you to do all of this and be so strong and brave so you can get well. I wish we could see you and not just a picture but this will do for now. Hugs and kisses from all of us here.
Grandma and Grandpa and Uncle Noah, Aunt Shannon, and Aunt Kirsten
Grandma ( Suzanne Lindsey) <suzanne_lindsey@yahoo.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 01:57 PM (CST)

Dear Jonathan, I am your grandfathers cousin Dianne(Malone) Austin, My prayers are with you and hope you get well soon. Will be pulling for you and your family through these diffacult times. All my Love Dianne
Dianne(Malone) Austin ( Byrom & Ilenes daughter) <dilaustin@attbi.com>
Mishawaka, In US - Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 09:29 AM (CST)

Brit and Melissa we are wondering if Jonathan is home now and how it's going. Jonathan I hope you're taking your yukky medicine so you can get well sooner. I love you all. It would be nice to see some pictures soon. Maybe you could do that in your 'free time' and that's a joke. :-) Are you up to smiling for us, Jonathan?
Grandma ( Suzanne Lindsey) <suzanne_lindsey@yahoo.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Saturday, April 06, 2002 at 09:12 AM (CST)

Jonathan - I only know your Mom and only a little but I can see you are very loved by all who know you. May that love and the prayers strengthen you with the faith that they represent. God Bless! Gerald
Gerald Edgar <vje68@hotmail.com>
Garner, Iowa USA - Friday, April 05, 2002 at 07:27 PM (CST)

Jonathan,

This is your cousin Takeshi and aunt Ikuko.
We just wanted you to know that we are praying for you.
Jer.32:17 Isaiah 40:31
love, Takeshi & Ikuko
Ikuko Lindsey <ikukojayhawk@yahoo.com>
Lawrence, KS Douglas - Friday, April 05, 2002 at 05:06 PM (CST)

Dear Jonathon We love you and are praying that you will soon be strong and well again. I'm sure the Good Lord will answer our prayers.Love you
Aunt Phyllis Morgan <PMorgan26@msn.com>
Morocco , Indiana - Friday, April 05, 2002 at 01:57 PM (CST)

Hi Jonathan, I've known your daddy a long time. We are cousins. You are very special to me because I have a boy named Jonathan as well. When we heard about the leukemia, we were sad and started to pray. Since then we have learned that you are a strong and brave boy (you must take after parents)and that you are going to beat this sickness. We are praying to give you (and your parents) strength. We wish you all the best and a speedy recovery so you can get back to where you left off. Love from the Hunters.
Mike Hunter, Jr. <m.hunterjr@att.net>
Overland Park, ks USA - Friday, April 05, 2002 at 12:09 PM (CST)

Dear Jonathan: Your Aunt Erin, Uncle Derrick, and your cousins-Mariah, Marisa, and Derrin- all love you very much,and are praying that you will get better soon. We are sad that you are so sick, but we are glad that Jesus and His Angels are going to take care of you.
Erin Kelly <e2mkelly12@hotmail.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Friday, April 05, 2002 at 11:46 AM (CST)

Dear Jonathan, this is so nice to tell us how you are doing. We hope that God will make your medicine work fast, so you can soon play and have fun again without so much pain. We are praying real hard for you and your family. Love to you and all your family, from your friends in Overland Park, Kansas, Frank and Ginny Hawk.
Ginny Hawk <ghawk@hallmark.com>
Overland park, KS Johnson County - Friday, April 05, 2002 at 10:08 AM (CST)

I got up this morning wondering how our Jonathan did during the night and if he'll get to go home today. I also hope Melissa, that you got sleep and rest. Another day is here and another day the Lord will give grace for this day. Much love to all of you.
Grandma ( Suzanne Lindsey) <suzanne_lindsey@yahoo.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Friday, April 05, 2002 at 09:55 AM (CST)

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope Jonathan is in less pain now and that you are able to leave the hospital soon. My love to you.
Jeannie Doering <jdoering@ku.edu>
Lawrence, KS USA - Friday, April 05, 2002 at 08:24 AM (CST)

Jonathan, we are friends of your Aunt Sharon's in Kansas City. It sounds like you are a very, very brave boy. We pray that you will be able to play with your toys and friends very soon. Harry and Millie Boehler
Harry and Millie Boehler <hboehler@ netection.net>
Butler, Mo USA - Friday, April 05, 2002 at 06:21 AM (CST)

Hi Jonathan, You are being such a brave boy for not feeling well. We know Jesus is with you at all times and we are so happy that you are doing better. We pray you will continue to improve each day. That is so nice of your mom to keep us updated so we know how to pray for you and your family. God Bless You. We are friends of your Grandma and Grandpa Lindsey. Love, Marty and Bev Zide
Bev Zide <quikbar@aol.com>
Chesterfield, MO - Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 11:20 PM (CST)

Hi Jonathan, we want you to know that many people in the Kansas City area are praying for you. You are very special and we love you. We are also praying for the doctors and nurses who are trying to help you. And, we are praying for your mommy & daddy. May God give each of you the strength that you need to get through each day. Take care Jonathan, we wish you lots of love, and hugs and kisses, from Aunt Sharon (your Grandpa Lindsey's sister).

Sharon (Lindsey) Watson <swatson43@kc.rr.com>
Overland Park, KS Johnson - Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 10:06 PM (CST)

Hello to Jonathan and family, We love you and our prayers are with you. I also have my small group Bible study praying for you. Love and prayers from your Great Great Aunt and Uncle Barb and Norm Standish
Barbara Standish <babs 210us@yahoo.com>
Crown Point, IN USA - Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 08:18 PM (CST)

Hi Jonathan. Though we've never met, you are family to me. I am a first cousin to your Grandpa Bill. I haven't seen your Daddy since he was just a kid even younger than you are now. Just because we've never met, won't stop the prayers that our family from Indiana is sending to you and your family. God Bless you and be brave my little one. Love and hugs from your cousin, Sandy (Hickman) Cady in Mishawaka, Indiana
Sandy Cady <SCady71148@aol.com>
Mishawaka, IN USA - Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 07:47 PM (CST)

Our prayers from myself & Sandy Cady.
Eddie <Beachwave1@aol.com>
Mishawaka, In St. Joe - Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 07:43 PM (CST)

We love you, Jonathan, and are praying for you daily. The hardest part is being so far from you all and not being able to help. But I know God will help all of you with each hard day and hour and minute.
Grandma ( Suzanne Lindsey) <suzanne_lindsey@yahoo.com>
Gardner, KS USA - Thursday, April 04, 2002 at 05:33 PM (CST)

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