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Hello,
We hope you don’t mind that we leave this message on your guestbook. It is important that we get this message out to all families who have experienced childhood cancer in the state of Virginia.
Virginia DMV has agreed to design a specialty license plate for Childhood Cancer Awareness after 350 prepaid applications have been collected by the Childhood Cancer Awareness Foundation located in Chesapeake, Virginia.
If you are interested in obtaining this specialty license plate for your vehicle, please visit our website at http://www.HelpCancerKids.org
On 31 January 2009, the IRS approved our foundation as a 501(c) (3) public charity. The foundation was started by Tom and Joanne Kral of Chesapeake, Virginia as a way to honor Kristina Marie Kral, our 7 year old daughter who died of a rare and aggressive form of pediatric cancer, and to help other children diagnosed with cancer.
Order and prepay for your Childhood Cancer Awareness specialty license plate through our website for $25, plus a PayPal fee of $3. If we are unable to collect the required 350 prepaid applications, you will be reimbursed and your application shredded.
Thank you for your support for childhood cancer.
Tom and Joanne Kral
Founders
Childhood Cancer Awareness Foundation
2320 Bluewing Lane
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(757) 485-1055
Tom and Joanne Kral <HelpCancerKids@cox.net>
Chesapeake, VA USA - Thursday, May 21, 2009 9:19 AM CDT
Just a message to say we will be thinking of you this Christmas.
Love From Everyone at Post Pals
www.postpals.co.uk
Post Pals <info@postpals.co.uk>
- Tuesday, December 23, 2008 1:40 AM CST
CREATE A PEPPER AT CHILI'S TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER!!!!
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Chili’s Grill & Bar® announced the kick-off of their fifth annual Create-A-Pepper to Fight Childhood Cancer campaign. Now through September 30, Chili’s restaurants around the country and, for the first time, in Puerto Rico, are marking National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by inviting people to get creative and raise funds to help St. Jude find cures and save children with cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.
Guests at participating Chili’s restaurants can contribute to St. Jude in multiple ways:
- Make a donation to St. Jude and receive a Create-A-Pepper chili pepper coloring sheet designed for display at restaurants during the month.
- Purchase Create-A-Pepper T-shirts that can be customized with permanent marker.
- Buy a customized Create-A-Pepper key that can be cut for use at home or the office.
- Eat at Chili’s on Monday, Sept. 29, when Chili’s will donate 100 percent of profits from participating restaurant sales to St. Jude.
Visit www.createapepper.com and to make an online donation.
PASS IT AROUND!!!!
GET YOUR FRIENDS/FAMILY TOGETHER!!! TRUST ME ITS SUCH AN AMAZING CAUSE :)
CONTACT ME AT WWW.MYSPACE.COM/CINDY9584
Cindy Choi
- Monday, September 15, 2008 0:47 AM CDT
Sorry I have been out of touch ...hope things are going well and hope to see a new post soon!
Dawn <lpn1026@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, October 7, 2007 8:34 PM CDT
Hip hop, hippety hop
My “Easter Bunny” went off to the shop,
He bought me an egg and lots of chocs
And packed them into a cardboard box.
Then he wrapped it with paper and shiny string
It really was such a pretty thing.
Disaster struck when I opened the door-
He slid across the parquet floor,
He went round the corner and past the stairs
And finished up in a pile of chairs.
Of the Easter goodies not a trace,
he’d thrown them into my fireplace!
So a warning before you go opening doors
Make sure your “Bunny” has non-slip paws!
Happy Easter
With lots of love,
Everyone at Post Pals
Postpals
- Saturday, April 15, 2006 4:25 PM CDT
Just came across your website. And wanted to stop in and say Hi to a fellow Virginia family.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers...
Desiree (Sammy's Mommy) www.caringbridge.org/va/princesssammy
- Thursday, February 16, 2006 7:21 PM CST
Just writing to ask if you'd like a free gift from the "Kickin' Cancer Butt Store" (max $20 price). It really is FREE...we have been doing a big calendar fundraiser recently to try to send out free items to children who are featured on caringbridge. You may have noticed the banner for it on Share the Love as Chris's son Ronnie was featured in the calendar.
We do hats, t-shirts and kids hoodies and can customise them anyway you'd like. If you would like something, please let me know as soon as possible - don't forget to include the size you would like and the address you'd like it sent to and I'll do my best to get it sent out.
HelenH <geordielass999@hotmail.com>
THE KICKIN' CANCER'S BUTT STORE!, - Thursday, December 22, 2005 12:23 AM CST
www.postpals.co.uk
lorna rogers <lornarogers@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, September 3, 2005 3:09 PM CDT
Hi Brandon,
Thinking of you today,
www.postpals.co.uk
Sue <orangejammies@hotmail.co.uk>
Colchester, Essex, England - Monday, August 15, 2005 8:21 AM CDT
Love Viks
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Monday, August 8, 2005 2:39 PM CDT
Hi Brandon,
Just popped in to say I’m thinking of you
Love
Sue
xxxxxx
www.postpals.co.uk
Sue <orangejammies@hotmail.co.uk>
Colchester, Essex, England - Monday, May 16, 2005 5:31 PM CDT
HAPPY EASTER LOVE WWW.POSTPALS.CO.UK
Post Pals <info@postpals.co.uk>
- Sunday, March 20, 2005 12:27 AM CST
A PRAYER FOR CHRISTMAS
God Give Us eyes this Christmas
To see the Christmas Star.
And give us ears to hear the song
of angels from afar
And, with our eyes and ears attuned
for a message from above,
Let "Christmas Angels" speak to us
of hope and faith and love
Hope to light our pathway
When the way ahead is dark,
Hope to sing through stormy days,
with the sweetness of the lark
Faith to trust in things unseen
and know beyond all seeing
That it is in our Fathers love
We live and have our being
And love to break down barriers
of color, race and creed,
Love to see and understand
and help all those in need.
Lord, bless those we love this Christmas Day,be they near or far away Bless those good friends who mean so much and those with whom we're out of touch. We bring them all to You in prayer, and ask You to keep them in Your care.
Please know that you are thought of, in a very special way, not just this beautiful season but every day.
Chris Ullrich - Bella's Grammy <c_ullrich@msn.com, caringbridge.com/page/isabellaledesma>
- Friday, December 24, 2004 9:40 PM CST
Dear Brandon,
Well, by now baseball is longggg over! Hope you enjoyed the season. Pretty soon spring will be here with a new baseball season. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
Maureen Augustyniak (Emily's mom) <august605@yahoo.com caringbridge.org/mi/emilyaugustyniak>
waterford, MI USA - Sunday, December 12, 2004 8:31 PM CST
Love
Viks
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Thursday, November 11, 2004 6:29 PM CST
To Brandon
Happy Halloween
What was the witch's favourite subject in school?
Spelling!
With love from everyone at www.postpals.co.uk > Post Pals
Kate Dee <k.l.dickinson@talk21.com>
- Sunday, October 31, 2004 10:22 AM CST
Hiya, just saying a hello, I have a few jokes for you today, this time about bears
Q: What do you get if you cross a skunk with a bear?
A: Winnie the Pooh!
Q: Why do bears have fur coats?
A: Because they'd look stupid in anoraks!
Lots of love and big…
Viks
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Monday, August 30, 2004 3:32 PM CDT
Just stopping by to say hello.
Hope you're having a happy summer and that you're doing good.
Hoping to see an update soon.
love Sandra
www.caringbridge.org/sd/gemma <luigitumminelli@virgilio.it>
SICILY,ITALY - Monday, July 26, 2004 3:56 PM CDT
Why do bears have fur coats ?
Because they'd look stupid in anoraks !
What do you call a big white bear with a hole in his middle ?
A polo bear !
Love Post Pals
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Thursday, July 1, 2004 9:45 AM CDT
Hi Brandon, how did baseball turn out? Did you love it? My own son plays baseball, he is 10 years old. He hasn't played long, but loves it.
I hope you are feeling well.
You are in my prayers.
Tamara, Anna, and Gray <thansgenm@verizon.net>
- Monday, June 7, 2004 9:19 PM CDT
Hiya, a few jokes to try and make you smile this weekend.
What are prehistoric monsters called when they sleep?
A dinosnore!
What do elves do after school?
Gnomework
Where do tadpoles change?
In a croakroom!
Love Viks on behalf of everyone at Post Pals
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Saturday, May 29, 2004 1:17 PM CDT
Hello, I thought I would stop by to leave some jokes for you, I hope they make you smile.
Love Viks and Everyone at Post Pals
Q: How do you know that cats are sensitive creatures?
A: They never cry over spilt milk!
Q: What do you get if you cross a cat and a gorilla?
A: An animal that puts you out a night!
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Saturday, May 22, 2004 2:43 PM CDT
Happy Easter Love Everyone at Post Pals
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Saturday, April 10, 2004 4:47 PM CDT
Hi Brandon,
Glad to hear you're enjoying baseball.
I'm sure you'll do just great.
Hope you're feeling good, after all you've been thru you certainly deserve a break!!
My daughter Gemma had APL too, she has been in remission for just over 2 years.
Talk to you soon.
Love Sandra and Gemma
Sandra www.caringbridge.org/sd/gemma <luigitumminelli@virgilio.it>
Sicily, Italy - Thursday, April 1, 2004 12:16 AM CST
Hi Brandon hope you have a good time playing baseball
Carla <missionfromgod2001@yahoo.com>
Newburgh, in USA - Saturday, March 20, 2004 6:02 PM CST
Dear Brandon,
I am so glad you were able to attend baseball practice. My 8 year old son plays in the summer. It sure is alot of good exercise!!! Can you ask you mom to email me at my home. I would like to ask her some questions. You see my 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with APL too in Nov. 2003. Thanks !!!!!!
Maureen Augustyniak <august605@yahoo.com>
Waterford, MI USA - Friday, March 19, 2004 7:51 PM CST
hey brandon! This is Erin (one of the shavees) from St. Baldricks. I think it is great that you came out to celebrate the event, I think that your presence alone helped us bring in lots of extra donations. You are a brave kid and I wish you the best of luck. I collect quotes and I found that this one might give you a little inspiration for playing baseball,
"It is never too late to be what you might have been."
-George Eliot
Erin Henshaw <elh8e@virginia.edu>
Vienna, VA USA - Thursday, March 18, 2004 7:48 PM CST
Hi Brandon, I was so happy to read an update! You are just the cutest boy!!! I hope that the baseball tryouts will work out for you.
I continue to pray for you, always.
Tamara <thansgen@gamewood.net>
Danville, Va - Thursday, March 18, 2004 7:30 AM CST
Hello, Some jokes for you today,
What's a teddy bears favourite pasta ?
Tagliateddy !
Why shouldn't you take a bear to the zoo ?
Because they'd rather go to the cinema !
What is a bear's favourite drink ?
Koka-Koala !
Love Viks
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Monday, March 15, 2004 7:17 PM CST
Happy Valentines Day, From Everyone at Post Pals
Emma <emma_hoole@hotmail.com>
London, - Saturday, February 14, 2004 8:31 AM CST
You will get through this
anonymous <none@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, January 13, 2004 11:53 AM CST
Wishing You A Happy and Healthy New Year!!
Sandra Sending Our Love <sandra@sendingourlove.org>
temple city, ca usa - Friday, January 2, 2004 9:56 PM CST
Love everyone at Post Pals
viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Monday, December 22, 2003 4:14 PM CST
Hi Brandon, it's been awhile since I posted you a message but check in frequently for updates....Hope all is well there and you are getting ready for Christmas! I pray that the New year brings you great things.....tell mom to updtae soon!
Dawn R <lpn1026@yahoo.com>
- Monday, December 15, 2003 6:42 PM CST
Dearest Brandon
I gently wrap warm thoughts of you
in my christmas prayers
For Heaven to smile on you
For Angels to watch over you
and the love of Jesus to fill your heart
Have A Merry Christmas
God Bless You And Your Family This Holiday
Have a Marry Christmas and a Blessed New Year
Chris Ullrich - Grand daughter dx with AML M5 <c_ullrich@msn.com, www.caringbridge.com/page/isabellaledesma >
Hemingford, Ne USA - Thursday, December 11, 2003 8:32 PM CST
Hope that you all are doing ok. What is the status of Brandon's cataract? We have not heard from you in a while, but we are still praying. Love from your Adopt-A-Kid friend.
Meg Horne <meghorne@bellsouth.net>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Sunday, November 16, 2003 8:12 PM CST
You haven't updated for some time but I wanted you to know that you are definitely not forgotten. Blessings to you.
Khalita My Caringbridge Site Duke Peds BMT Aplastic Anemia <khalita@hecaresonline.org>
Lexington, NC - Monday, October 27, 2003 7:42 AM CST
Just checking in and wanted to say hello...Hope things are ok with you! Look forward to an update soon! until then, my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Dawn Rios
Wahiawa , Hi - Tuesday, September 30, 2003 5:46 AM CDT
Hi, Colleen and Brnadon. I'm just here to say hello. I am praying for you both.
Meg Horne <meghorne@bellsouth.net>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Sunday, September 21, 2003 8:08 PM CDT
Praying for you and hoping for an update. Please let us hear from you.
Meg Horne <meghorne@bellsouth.net>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Thursday, August 14, 2003 8:30 AM CDT
Hi Bandon, I know things havent been going too well for you. I ws wondering if we might be able to cheer you up just a little with an online quilt made just for you. Just click on the graphic below to check Smile Quilts out, we would love to make you one!
Angel Chris & all your friends at Smile Quilts Smile Quilts Website
chrisrusso_@hotmail.com
- Tuesday, August 12, 2003 9:23 PM CDT
Good afternoon, Colleen and Brandon. Just stopping in to let you know that I am praying for you daily. Let me know how I can pray.
Meg Horne <meghorne@bellsouth.net>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Wednesday, July 30, 2003 2:15 PM CDT
Hi, Colleen and Brandon. I hope that everything is going as well as it can for you both. When you get a moment, either e-mail me or post an update so I know specifically how to pray. I do lift you up every day, but have not been at my computer too much since summer began.
Meg Horne <meghorne@charter.net>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:55 PM CDT
Hi Brandon, just stopping by again and hoping there would be an update! I hope all is well for you and your family. Take care and I will check in again soon.
Dawn
Wahiawa, Hi - Sunday, July 13, 2003 8:16 PM CDT
Brandon,
Just dropping in to say "Hi". Hope you have a fun summer.
Kathy Haws
Thousand Oaks, CA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 10:25 PM CDT
Just stopping in to check on Brandon. How is he doing? Hope that you all are having a great summer. I am praying for you.
Meg Horne <meghorne@charter.net>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 6:53 AM CDT
Hi Brandon, hope things are going well for you , and that you are all very busy having lots of fun in the sun and thats why we haven't seen an update! There is nothing better than summer time fun in Minnesota! I miss that! I won't be home again until Dec when my new little Grandbaby arrives!
Well, Again , I hope everthing is going good for you and your family!
Dawn <lpn1026@yahoo.com>
Wahiawa, Hi - Thursday, June 12, 2003 2:05 PM CDT
Praying that Brandon is doing well. Love the new pic Brandon, that smile of yous is heaven sent :) You really are a cutie pie.
Did you recieve my mail Brandon's mom?
Stay strong!!!
Tamara <fuchsia@gamewood.net>
- Wednesday, June 11, 2003 12:52 AM CDT
Love your rabbit ears! Praying for you and Mom to keep
strong and healthy!
Lydia Morales <lydia.morales@ed.gov>
woodbridge, va pwc - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 10:11 AM CDT
I'm just checking on both of you. I'm praying that Brandon's eye is better, and that he will not need surgery. GOD IS GOOD..ALL THE TIME!!! This too shall pass. Just think of how far you have come. In Christian love,
Meg Horne <meghorne@charter.net>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Friday, May 23, 2003 8:44 PM CDT
HI Brandon, just checking in to see if there was an update! I will continue to pray for you ! You just keep on fighting this mean disease and al of it's ugly side effects from treatment!
Dawn
Wahiawa, HI - Monday, May 19, 2003 3:45 PM CDT
Hi little neighbor, Brandon!
I am so sorry to hear that you are now having problems with your eye. I will be praying for you that the cataract doesn't continue to get worse and that it will soon disappear. You have dealt with enough already! :)
Take care, Brandon!
Ali <friend2leo@yahoo.com>
Oak Hill, VA - Saturday, May 17, 2003 12:02 AM CDT
Sending prayers your way from the Buckeye State.
What a cutie your little boy is!!!
Blessings,
Bonnie <www.caringbridge.com/page/jamiebowman>
Columbus, Ohio - Thursday, May 15, 2003 0:02 AM CDT
So sorry to hear that it never seems to end. I looked at the pics, WOW!!! Brandon, you are a cutie pie :):):)
Stay strong and keep smiling, you have a nice smile.
someone who cares
- Monday, May 12, 2003 7:42 PM CDT
Hello Brandon and family. Hope you are all having a great mothers day! Sorry to hear about the clot and cataract problems. Mom, Please get a second opinion on the blood clot issue! Clots can very dangerous and Brandon has come too far to take any chances! keep us updated!
Dawn <lpn1026@yahoo.com>
Wahiawa, Hi - Sunday, May 11, 2003 1:50 PM CDT
I am so very sorry to hear about the cataract. I know the eye doctor told me to watch my son because some of the side effects are glaucoma and cataracts, but it seemed such a long shot... and the blood clot, well I know I dont blame you for getting another opinion, I'd be terrified too. Please know we are all thinking of you and praying for Brandon.
Chris
~ Gooch's Site ~ * * ~ Adopt A Kid's site ~
- Thursday, May 8, 2003 9:08 PM CDT
Colleen, please know that my prayers are with you and Brandon. I hope that the cataract is not too bad, but even if he needs surgery, at least it is not as invasive as it was years ago. I am also praying about the blood clot in his heart, and that God will perform a miracle and the clot will disappear on its own. Keep your chin up, and remember, GOD IS GOOD...ALL THE TIME!!!
Meg Horne <meghorne@charter.net>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Thursday, May 8, 2003 7:21 PM CDT
Hi Brandon!
I hope you had a happy Easter!! It couldn't have been more beautiful here in No. VA, huh? :) Gorgeous!
Take care, Brandon!
Ali <friend2leo@yahoo.com>
- Monday, April 21, 2003 6:08 PM CDT
Hi, Colleen and Brandon!! Happy Easter!! Hope you have had a WONDERFUL day, celebrating the risen Christ. I had some surgery on my right wrist 4/4, so have not been able to sign in and let you know that I am still praying for you. GOD IS GOOD...ALL THE TIME!
Meg Horne <meghorne@charter.net>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Sunday, April 20, 2003 8:32 PM CDT
HAPPY EASTER BRANDON :)
Jodie Summers..... http://www.caringbridge.org/ca/lindsayjohnson <jsummers1@bak.rr.com>
Arvin , California United States of America..."Pray for Our Troops" - Sunday, April 20, 2003 12:16 AM CDT
Hey there Brandon, I am glad to see that you are doing well. I hope that what Amie & I set out to do with the Adopt A Kids Site is working, and you have more people praying for you and visiting your site. I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a Happy & Healthy & Blessed Easter!!!
Chris
~ Gooch's Site ~ * * ~ Adopt A Kid's site ~
- Thursday, April 17, 2003 4:58 PM CDT
Checked back in tonight and was glad to see an update, althought reading it brought tears to my eyes! I pray that your Easter this year will be the begining of happy memories! Please keep us updated and know you are in the thoughts and prayers of many!
Dawn Rios <lpn1026@yahoo.com>
Wahiawa , Hi - Tuesday, April 15, 2003 5:28 AM CDT
Hello My name is Jenna. Happy Easter! You are in my prayers Brandon, and keep smiling! I have a website on my fight with a bone disease.
http://www.matmice.com/home/fighterandchampion
Jenna
Jenna <hockeys_life@hotmail.com>
Kamloops, BC Canada - Monday, April 14, 2003 2:39 PM CDT
Just me, stopping in once again too say hello and to hope that you are staying warm and dry during this cold, wet weather. I continue my daily prayers for you.
Meg Horne <meghorne@charter.net>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Friday, April 11, 2003 5:05 AM CDT
Colleen, it was so good to hear personally from you! I have experienced the hospitalization of two of my children, both blessedly brief, and cannot even imagine what you went through. Maybe this year's Easter will be warm and sunny outside with warm and sunny gifts from God! Bless you, and I will contonue to pray for you.
Meg Horne <meghorne@charter.net>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Sunday, April 6, 2003 8:08 PM CDT
Hoping this Easter brings only chocolate eggs. Glad to read tour update as I've been checking out this page for months waiting for good news to appear.
Sandra,,and Gemma <luigitumminelli@virgilio.it>
Sicily. Italy - Saturday, April 5, 2003 2:54 PM CST
I found your website through another Caring Bridge website. I was surprised to see a link to the "Herndon Connection" because that is (one of) my local papers as well! I live in Oak Hill, which used to be a part of Herndon. When was Brandon featured in that paper (the link doesn't seem to be working)?
I will stop by again soon!
Ali <friend2leo@yahoo.com>
Oak Hill, VA - Saturday, March 29, 2003 11:13 PM CST
I hope you're having some of this pretty weather on this first day of spring!! Sure hope that there has been only good news since August of 2002. I'm still praying.
Meg Horne <meghorne@charter.net>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Friday, March 21, 2003 12:32 AM CST
Brandon, Hope things are going well. It's been a very long time since you have updated, hope it means that you're doing too many nice things to have time. I have a daughter Gemma who, like you has APL. She was diagnosed 13 months ago and is now on Maintenance.
Love Sandra
Sandra <luigitumminelli@virgilio.it>
Sicily, Italy - Friday, March 21, 2003 4:19 AM CST
Hi, Brandon and Mom!! I "adopted" Brandon through ChubbyChica. I've been praying for him and for you and your family. Hope all is still well, especially since there has not been an update in a while. God bless you!!
Meg Horne <meghorne@charter.net>
Spartanburg, SC USA - Tuesday, March 18, 2003 8:55 PM CST
Aloha from Hawaii, I just found your page via Chubby Chicas carring bridge link, I hope things are well for you as I notice there hasn't been an update to this site in a long time...Maybe no news is good news? Thats what I am prayer for. Will check back in soon, Until then my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Dawn Rios <lpn1026@yahoo.com>
Wahiawa, HI USA - Wednesday, March 5, 2003 1:40 PM CST
Hey Brandon, a trophy and a new kitty! Wow, doesn't get much better than this, does it? You sound like a brave, gutsy sort of guy. My sister just had a transplant for AML and she's doing really good. I know from watching her go through it that it's not easy. But you did it! Take care and hang in there.
P.S. Ask you mom about CatNip. Meemo might REALLY like it. It makes my cats act really goofy and silly for a while.
Helen Krieger <hjkrieger@bigplanet.com>
Beaverton, or USA - Thursday, October 03, 2002 at 10:41 PM (CDT)
Hi Brandon!
I just heard you got a special trophy for basketball. That's wonderful! What position do you play? I also heard about your cat Meemo. What an interesting name. Does your cat do any tricks? Well we just wanted to say hello. I have a little boy who is 6 (almost 7) and he is going to have a transplant in a couple months. If you want to check his web sit the address is below.
Pat Bingham www.caringbridge.com/mi/isaiah <patricib@umflint.edu>
Swartz Creek, MI - Monday, August 26, 2002 at 09:39 AM (CDT)
Congrats on the trophy!!!! Great job you've earned it.
Laurie Schultheis (mom to Amanda APL)
West Palm Beach, fl - Friday, August 16, 2002 at 07:42 AM (CDT)
Hello Brandon
my son has leukemia too
so I know it stinks
I laughed when your mom mentioned all the head honchos
who need to approve you even getting your teeth cleaned basically!
Its unreal how everything changes....
I am glad you are doing well & will be praying for you!
Chris <chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
www.caringbridge.com/page/gooch - Friday, April 26, 2002 at 08:24 AM (CDT)
Good luck and god bless
www.caringbridge.com/fl/zackerykull
Jill <jillgkull32@aol.com>
polk, fl - Friday, April 19, 2002 at 10:43 PM (CDT)
Hi I wanted to stop by and read some of Brandon's story. I am from the Faith-list. My little girl, Jordyn had AML and a BMT. She is in heaven now. I pray you beat this awful disease and live a long, healthy, happy life.
Please go and look at the website I have created for my little girl and her let her light shine on you!
http://www.geocities.com/ourangeljordyn/Welcome.html
God bless both of you!
Christy Fitzpatrick...Angel Jordyn's mom and Jacob's too <CcjFitzpatrick@aol.com>
Ft. Riley, KS USA - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 10:02 AM (CST)
god bless you ..
Becky <sqboty1958@aol.com>
niles, oh usa - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 08:54 PM (CST)
hey guys, i'm sorry it took me so long to sign the guestbook. i was out playing in the mountains... ;) i wanted to wish you and your family the best of luck!! sounds like you have an incredible family there buddy!! keep plugging away and have a GREAT time playing basketball. i used to do that too. what fun! never tried gymnastics though. what's that like? what do you like the best about it?? anyhow, keep on enjoying what you are doing and keep that wonderful smile you have!!!
take care of yourself and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
sean
sean swarner <sean@cancerclimber.org>
estes park, co usa - Saturday February 16, 2002 9:11 AM CST
Hey Brandon! I had APL and a BMT too! I'm about two and a half years out, a little less than you, but I feel great. One of my daughters, Caitlin, is a basketball player, like you. She always beats me really bad (I think she fouls alot though)-- Are you a basketball fan? We love the Sacramento Kings and have seen Chris Weber (very tall!) and Jason Williams (he's a Memphis Grizzly now) at our grocery store! You must be very strong to have gone through all that you went through. WAY TO GO! Good luck to you.
Vicki <Vnote@aol.com>
CA USA - Monday January 28, 2002 1:15 PM CST
I want to commend you on being a great mother and caretaker. My husband is going through a BMT for relapsed AML/MDS and it is terrifying and heartbreaking to watch an adult go through this - I cannot imagine watching a child. You have done a great job with your son and this web site! Thank you for sharing your story - you have a beautiful little boy both inside and out. Best luck to you both!
Meredith Inman <mlkardash@yahoo.com>
Charlotte, NC USA - Friday, October 12, 2001 at 07:42 AM (CDT)
Hi! I don't look very elegant but I use the plain color soft towelling shoe type slippers instead of shoes and I'm much more comfortable.
Good Luck with School
Kathleen <kathleen_anne@msn.com>
Cape Town, WP South Africa - Saturday, July 21, 2001 at 12:55 PM (CDT)
Brandon,
I love the pictures your mom posted on your site. You are one good-looking eight-year old! Best of luck to you as you continue your fight.
Amy & Savannah Olson (www.caringbridge.com/il/savannah)
Amy Olson <amyolson11@yahoo.com>
Woodridge, IL USA - Thursday, May 31, 2001 at 04:05 PM (CDT)
Colleen,
Thanks for the note. I came to visit the site to see your pictures finally.....they are great.....sad though too, huh? But, the news is great about counts and such. I hope it continues. Sorry I had to leave pedonc, but, maybe we can stay in touch privately now. Take care. All the best.
Niki Daubach <ndaubach@home.com>
Omaha, Ne USA - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at 06:19 AM (CDT)
Bandon and Mom...We are praying for both of you. God Bless.
Clarence and Sue Shackelford <4093 Lake Conway Woods Blvd.>
Orlando, , FL USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 08:38 PM (CDT)
Colleen (and Brandon!),
I just visited your site to send lots of support and hugs and congrats on your latest news. You have been through so much, and I completely understand all of your emotions, as we have been through the same thing with our son Brian.....two BMTs (one at 9 mos old, the second at 2 1/2 yrs old), LOTS of acute and chronic GVHd, and all the developmental delays that go with all of this. He has known no other life, but like you Brandon, seems to still have such a great dispostion. You are both very brave, although, I know you don't have much choice in all of this, and you are both very special little boys who have brought much joy into all of our lives. I wish you success and health and happiness in your future. I'll keep up with you from your mom on the PED-ONC support group. Take care!!
P.S. Share your photos with us when you can on the photo page!!
Niki Daubach <ndaubach@home.com>
Omaha, NE USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 07:39 AM (CST)
Dreams do come true!!! George and I were so excited to hear about your test results. Yea!!!!!! I don't know who was happier Mommy or you. Can you imagine no more pills, no more tests to worry about, no more worry about infections, no more painful test....Brandon you are such a brave boy. You have such a strong Mommy that was there every step of the way to make it as easy as possible for you. But now you both can take such a big breath and hopefully breath a little easier. I don't know why families have to go through this. God is making you strong for a reason. He is always with you and will never let you down.
We are so glad that we got to meet your family and that Gregory also got to know such a special little boy. We will always hold on to those wonderful pictures that you would slip under his door to try and cheer him up.
Your strength and courage has been an example to many. You have always been able to make lemonade out of lemons. We will always remember your family and you will always have a special spot in our hearts....
Nancy and George Hladky <nmhladky@aol.com>
Sykesville, md usa - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 03:06 PM (CST)
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