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1/24/03
Laura,
       Life in general has been a struggle for most, and a light for many. Nikki and you have proved to me that no matter where God leads us, we will be there for each other. Attending masses has and will now be more than just once in a while. I am so proud of everything that you accomplished, and I know that you and Nikki will be watching over me. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to meet two great people who will inspire me through out my life. Wherever life leads me, I know that two heroes will follow. You were and still are a great aspiration in my life, and I hope that you never think back and wish that anything be changed. You have made such great accomplishments in your life, and I know that you will continue to help others in heaven. All of us in Avon miss you greatly, and can't wait for our future together. Thank you for inspiring me to live life at its fullest, and cherish every moment that goes by. God will always watch over you and Nikki and the rest of us. I miss you and love you!
       Whitney McLellan


1/20/03
Dearest Laura, as one of the newest Angels in Heaven of the Smile Quilts
family, we at Smile Quilts will be making a Memorial Quilt to be added to the Smile Quilts site so that all who loved you and gained strength and wisdom from knowing you may visit. They may also add their thoughts to this very special Memorial Quilt to honor such a beautifully spirited young lady. You touched many thousands of people's lives, young and old in your too short lifetime. For any of your dear friends and family reading this post they can add to your Memorial Quilt by sending graphics and/or words they would like to have on the quilt to sprite@tds.net and put For Laura in the subject line. We at Smile Quilts know there is a void at the present in the lives of all who knew you. For them we pray that time will give them the comfort they need just from knowing such a tender and loving person as you. And for you Laura, rest in His arms for your journey was long and hard. He will give you all that you need.
Love, prayers and peace to you Laura, Sprite from Smile Quilts


Never to be forgotten... 
Laura,  you are in our hearts
where the Love and Courage and Hope you taught us all abides.
  Now you keep us in your prayers...
From my heart to yours,
Judi

 

1/5/03
To the dearest Angel in Heaven -

We love you and know that you will always be looking down on us from Heaven. Thank you for teaching us about courage, strength, determination, and to always cherish the life God has given us. Your spirit will forever remain in our hearts. You have been an inspiration to us all. 

We miss you 

Rest in Peace
Love forever,
Willa Burke



1/4/03
 

 December 24, 2002

Dear Laura,

 

During this Holiday Season I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how much I admire your strength, courage and unselfish nature.  Although I have known you for perhaps only a year and a half, I have learned so much about you and from you.  For one, you are brilliant, like a shining star.  Your words of wisdom go far beyond your chronological age.  You are a ‘patriot’ in the fact that you strive for goodness in all people.  You fight for what you believe in and always have kind words for others.  For example, you fought to have a ‘Teen Room’ built in Connecticut Children’s Hospital.  Your thoughts have become a reality.  You are a young woman that makes things happen.  You are unselfish and always think about those around you.  For example (and there are many), when I broke the heel of my shoe coming up to the hospital, you without hesitation, asked your mom to lend me her new boots so that I may walk around comfortably.  You are ‘brave’ and talented.  You had the courage and confidence to sing at your friend Nicky’s funeral.  That, is not an easy thing for anyone to do and I applaud your ability to touch the lives of all of those around you.  For Laura, that is your greatest gift.  You have the ability to reach others in ways that you might not even notice.  You are a ‘celebrity’.  And yes, I am putting you in the likes of Faith Hill, Michael J. Fox, and all of the others that you have pictures with/of in your room.  You have been all over the media – posters, journals, newspapers, etc.  People all over the world are praying for you and know about you and the wonderful ways that you touch our lives.  Your kindness and unselfish nature do not go unnoticed.  I wanted you to know this.  And before I end this letter, I also want from you an autographed picture of you so I can prove to everyone, “Yes, I know Laura Santiago’, since you are a celebrity, far greater than any of the others I aforementioned.  I thank you for touching my life in a way that has enabled me to become a stronger person and face some of my own fears and challenges on a daily basis.  I love you and wish you nothing but joy and peace this holiday season.

Forever in my thoughts and prayers,

Dawn



1/2/03
Dearest Laura....You have been fighting for so long now.  Nikki's illness was a complete whirlwind for us.  Just 6 months between her diagnosis of cancer...what felt like forever for chemo treatments and Nikki's last breath, just one year ago.  I cannot stop thinking of you tonight, and for so long now.  You have been fighting a most courageous and horrific battle....for Twenty months now.  When I think that Nikki fought so hard for 6 months...and it has been so much longer for you......I know you are so very tired now.  We all wish you peace and comfort.  I have so many good memories, as you and Nikki became friends over Chemo.  Not something any child should ever have to do, but you two never complained...you just did what you had to do to get through your ordeal.           Laura, we are all praying for a miracle....we know how much you want to get better...but if this is not the miracle that God has in mind for you....and we know how much you Love God......then I pray for your release from this pain. The miracle is something we cannot see and do not understand yet....but in our faith, we know it is Good.   I know that Nikki will be there waiting for you, along with your dear grandparents.  Please do not worry about your mom and your sister.  It will be hard for them to learn to live their life without your physical presence, but they will be sustained by the courage and love that you have given them .... your love will always be with them and You will always be with all of us.  You and Nikki have given me the courage to go on.  And when you sang for Nikki, at Nikki's funeral.. "There You'll Be" I was given a gift and my spirits were lifted to the Heavens.  Who would ever think a mother, whose most precious child just died, could feel the way you made me feel.  Pure and unconditional love.  For now I know, that the love between a mother and a child, or a sister or a friend, will endure.            Laura thank you from my heart, for being there for Nikki, when she needed your love and friendship the most.  I know Nikki is there for you.  Whatever happens, dear Laura, you will be alright, because you have always been a precious angel from God.    We love you. <3<3<3  Nikkismom


1/1/03
Happy New Year Laura!  we wish you a peaceful new year---we watched the ball drop at Midnight and thought of you and our many other new year's together. 
we love you!   Aunt Darcy, Uncle Fred and Amanda


1/1/03

Hi Laura -

Heard you had a nice holiday with the family - we pray for you
constantly and hope you know how much we love you.  Santa has hung up
his sleigh for this season and we are all very tired.  We wish you good
things for the new year.

Love Mrs. G from the North Country


Hi Laura, This is Minerva, I'm here at my sister's work place writing you a short letter to let you know that I'm thinking about you this New years Eve. Your a very special young lady and I have grown to love you through out these years. We have always kept in touch and that has always made it special for me.  Tell your mom and Joelle that they are in my prayers also, and that you all have a good New Year their in the hospital room.  From where you are at the hospital will you be able to see anything at times square. I will call you soon and sing you another song. That might scare you plump out of your bed LOVE MINEREVA


Hi Laura-
I don't think you know me... but I was on your bus last year and someone sent me your site. I also went to ISCC with you and your sister. I just wanted to tell you to hang in there and be happy!! Good luck with everything, and keep smiling :)
~Thinking of you always,
       ~Amy Wrubel


HEY KIDDO!!    As difficult as it is please know that there is a plan for all of us and an outcome that we have no control over.  I think God chooses special people to enlighten those around and to be a role model for others.  For those who think life is so bad and they have the weight on their shoulders need heroes like you.  To show the strength and love that one person and one family can.  You and Nikki are special people with very special families and sisters.  Whatever life has given you you have taken and lived it to the fullest in both good and bad times.  You are a winner in every battle no matter what has been brought to the field.  In your fifteen years on earth, you have taught others a lifetime of lessons.  Where ever this road leads remember it is not a dead end, signs and curves will bring great memories and pot holes will no longer exist.  Thank you for teaching me ever more the lessons of living and giving.  We love you, the crazy tutor and her family
Dear Laura,
       Hello from Spain! I spent Christmas here praying for you...and I think God heard my (and everyone's) prayers because you seemed to have a wonderful Christmas with your family. Living away from home sure teaches you that family is the most important thing in life and you are sure blessed with a loving, supportive family. Just to let you know....the holiday season of miracles is still in full swing here....We are waiting for the 3 Kings to arrive on the sixth with gifts for the baby Jesus, and perhaps that miracle for you! I have the wonderful Hartford Courant article featuring you and your sister above my desk here, you give me strength every day! Just letting you know that people are praying for you around the world....
                  Besos,
Kaitlin Muench

Thank you for sharing your journey with us.  Your courage, love and generous spirit have deeply touched so many lives.  Because of you, we are loving more fully, finding more strength and reaching out to others more generously.  You have allowed the Lord's love to shine through you...and that light will shine forever!
                                                           Mary & Ken  


Dearest Laura, you are now an angel with God.  You have always been an angel on Earth.  No one fought a tougher fight, but you were needed to look over us all.  Now you and Nikki can run free from pain forever.  You will always be in our hearts, thoughts, and day to day activities.  Be Free Little one and rest in peace.  We will gather around your Mom and Joelle and help them get through life down here without you.  Your heart lives on. God Bless and Keep You Safe from Harm


My thoughts are always with you Ms. Santiago and your family.  Your daughter was extremely loved and I will never ever forget her.
God Bless
Michelle Carey


12/31/02

My dearest Laura,   Kisses,   Dr. D

12/31/02

Dear Laura,
    You are an amazing young woman who has a lot of courage.  All of our thoughts and prayers are with you always
.


12/31/02

Dear Laura,
       I have been praying for you every night now. You are the strongest person I know and your courageousness inspires me. You have impacted so many lives and are loved by all. Stay strong!
                                                                                     Love,
                                                                               Melissa Papio


12/31/02

Dearest Laura,
       A very special friend is on her way to provide strength and courage during these trying times. She should arrive sometime tomorrow. Hang in there we all love you so much. You have surpasses even the greatest of expectations and made us all so proud.
      Nina, Wendy, Chuck and Shoshana


12/31/02

Dear Lil Miss Lovely Laura,
 I am so happy to hear you had a good Christmas!  Mine was pretty good, I got some clothes and stuff.  And wow a phone call from Faith Hill!!  That is soo exciting!  You shoulda asked her to sing for your own private concert ha ha.  I am so proud of you for staying strong and proving all those people wrong.  Hang in there and keep your head up!
forever emi*                    p.s. sm; )e


12/31/02

Laura, I am so glad that you were able to have a lovely Christmas with mom and Joelle and the whole family.  how wonderful that you got to talk to faith hill!!!!! that must have been the best moment!!! and she sent you a lovely gift!   I did not know how much you liked faith hill but now when I hear her on the radio I get a tear in my eye and a smile on my face.  did you know uncle Fred and josh gave you blood last week???  they were so happy to help you and give you a very special gift.  now you and uncle Fred and Amanda are really connected (of course you always were but now......)I wish you a happy and peaceful new year-----you are so brave and so wonderful.   we love you so very much!   Aunt Darcy

12/30/02
Laura-
I don't think you know me... but I was on your bus last year and someone sent me your site. I also went to ISCC with you and your sister. I just wanted to tell you to hang in there and be happy!! Good luck with everything, and keep smiling :)
~Thinking of you,
       ~Amy


12/29/02

Dear Laura,     Hey, Laura.  I heard that you are dying.  I can tell you now that you will be dearly missed.  I value your friendship, and I try to remember the good times.  I pray to any god or spirit that may be listening that they will help you out.  I pray for your recovery and health, or, if that's not possible, for your pains to be deterred.  I have cried for you before, and I will again, but I know in my heart that you will always be here.  Nikki is.  When I was at a walk for life, she WAS there.  I wondered if she were there, and like an answer, I just knew she was there.  She will be with you till the end, and so will I.  She was with you in your operations, and so was Jake.  When I have questions about my life, I ask Michelle.  And I know that she is sitting next to me, telling me, Just have faith.  You are my hero, and I wanted to dedicate a song to you on the radio, but I could not find the number.  But none the less, I'm thinking of you, and I know that not only in my dreams will you soar up in the sky, but you will, and you already do.  You never backed down, and you weren't afraid of failure.  I said at my teacher's memorial service, "There is a bigger battle- the fight of never giving up- and he won it."  You've won it.  I want to be with you on Christmas, but I can't.  Maybe you'll be with me then.  I know my family versus my relatives, and you are a part of the family by all means.  When Gale calls, I'm afraid that you've died or are dying.  Now that you are, though, I'm not afraid because I know you'll be okay and you have nothing to worry about.  Whether or not there is a heaven or god does not matter to me any more- if I could stay here, I would, and I know that you'll make the right choice when it's your turn.  I sometimes wish that I could have one chance to make all the cancer of the world a person so that I could have a chance to get even.  For you and for Nikki.  For Michelle, Jason, Maria, Doug, and so many thousand other people and especially kids that have never had a chance to live life to the fullest.  I kept thinking, "When Laura gets out of the hospital and builds up her strength, we can go snowboarding.  What a time she'd have."  I imagine who I want to be 10 years from now, and I want to be a pro skateboarder.  I want to be famous, and I want to raise money for cancer research.  If I get there, if I make it, I know you'll be there.  I know because you are an excellent friend and if you lose hope than you don't have much.  So I don't lose hope, as small as my chance of making it big may be, that I can make it and so many kids can make it through cancer.  I love you Laura, and so many people are praying for you, so don't lose hope because that would let me down, and I'm sure that it would disappoint all of the other people praying for you, too.  If you don't hear from me again, I'm with you.  Always.  Please be with me, too.      Love, Aaron         Fight the odds, hero. 

12/29/02 Dearest Laura,      You have come to the end of a dreadful and courageous battle with the most relentless and horrible illness I can think of.  You have shown such courage and bravery thruout all of this, and your faith has been such a strength for your mom and sister, as it has for all of us.  I just wanted you to know that I believe you are the strongest and and  most persistent people I have ever known.  Your love for life and caring for all others is such an incredible inspiration to all of us.  You are truly amazing.      We have all been so blessed to have met you and your family and to have walked this difficult path with you.  Your beautiful smiling face will be evident in every sunrise; your peacefulness and strength in every sunset.  You have the powerful strength of the great ocean, and the gentleness of the soft breeze of spring.  You will always be remembered by us, and will continue to be in our prayers,  You have made our lives so much richer just by being you - you are truly my hero.  I wish you peace, and the long awaited rest you so deserve after such a long battle.  I am sad that we could not have spent many more years together, with you and Aaron being healthy and full of laughter.  Be at peace.  We love you, and will take good care of your mom and Joelle.  Someday we will all be together in a much better place.   Love you always, Marianne


12/29/02

Laura,
I have just recently found out about your struggle with cancer thru Mario Ventura and friends.  I just wanted to let you know that I will be praying for you on a daily basis.  I hope that knowing their are sooooooooooo many people out there that care about you, brings you lots of strength and hope.  My husband and I plan on attending the fundraiser at the Portuguese Sport Club on January 23rd. and we look forward to meeting you.  You are a courageous young lady and I am sure you will beat this and have a loving and fulfilling life.
Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
Concerned strangers,
Elizabeth & Victor Leitao


12/29/02

Dear Laura, Joanne, and  Joelle,

       Just wanted to drop a line and wish you a good night. I have been praying for you and Gina told me to send her love to you all. Love you very much.

Love,

Karina


12/29/02

Laura - just wanted to let you know that you and your family are constantly
in our thoughts and prayers. We pray God will continue to give you the
strength to fight this illness. You are a brave girl and have a wonderful
family. You are an inspiration to us all.

Your MAW friends,
Terry & Nancy


12/29/02

Hey Laura!
     I'm sorry that I haven't posted for a while.  I've been looking at your site but I haven't gotten around to posting. I'm still constantly praying for you.  Stay strong.  You're still my inspiration!  Keep the faith.  God does amazing things!
Kelly


12/29/02

Dearest Laura,   We pray for you every day and know that our prayers will be heard. As always, I send you very gentle hugs and much love.  You are in my thoughts and fervent prayers each and every day. My love to you, Dr. deSilva

12/29/02

God is our blessing PEACE & keep your head up high. Clara


12/29/02

Merry Christmas to you and yours.  happy thoughts and glad you are all together.  take care, love the crazy tutor

12/29/02 Laura-   I hope you had a nice Christmas. It was really nice here; I woke up this morning, looked out my window, and it was snowing (even the ground was covered with snow)!! It was so nice to have a white Christmas, especially because of the disappointing winter we had last year. Hopefully things looked just as nice in New York. I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember to have faith, because with God all things are possible. I wish you a blessed holiday season and a happy new year.   All my love, Jenifer


12/29/02

Hello there sweetie! Merry Christmas. I hope that through it all you are able to find happiness in the holidays. I am praying for you. I hope you got some snow in NYC, I haven't seen the weather reports today but its beautiful and white in Avon. Love you and miss you. Hang in there. This is such a wonderful time of year and you are lucky enough to have a loving family surrounding you. Love you, Karina


12/29/02

I hope you and your whole family's Christmas is partly full of joy.  Please tell Laura I am always thinking of her and that I know Nikki is her angel and is watching over her!  
Lots of Love,
Michelle Carey


12/26/02
Laura,
     I hope you had a Merry Christmas! It was so white! I finally got a new computer (the old one broke a while ago) so now I can write to you even more! Keep your head up and keep smiling! We all know that you can and have been.  You are an inspiration to sooo many people here in Avon.  I hope you know that.  You are ALWAYS in my prayers.
Love Always and Forever,

Lindsay Fitzgerald


12/24/02

Hey Laura.  everyone in Avon is thinking about you and your family a lot.  you're in all of our hearts.  we're all looking for a miracle but Know that they may not be possible.  We love you so much!!!  Merry Christmas Eve to you, your mom and Joelle and I wish you all the best!!! Love, Torie

12/24/02

Laura~ I just wanted to let you know that you are always in my prayers and I think about you everyday. stay strong...you are an amazing person. have a happy holiday with your family and cherish every moment together! we are all praying for you...
Tracy


12/24/02

Laura-
       It's only now that I found out about posting notes, otherwise I would have definitely done this a long time ago, I just wanted to tell you that you inspire me everyday and that I'm always thinking about you. you have the most beautiful voice, and I only hope that someday I can sing near as beautifully as you can, you're in my prayers
             With much love,
                          Michelle Wilbur 


12/24/02

Lil Miss Lovely Laura,
      Wow only one day until Christmas, get excited!  Stay happy and have fun on the holidays.  Word is it is supposed to snow about a foot here on Christmas day, so I'm sure you too will have a wonderful white Christmas.  All my friends are always thinking of ya and keeping you in our prayers.  And always remember missy, ya gotta keep your head up!  
forever, emi* okamoto        p.s. sm; )e



12/22/02
Hey Laura!
      I'm sorry that I haven't posted for a while.  I've been looking at your site but I haven't gotten around to posting. I'm still constantly praying for you.  Stay strong.  You're still my inspiration!  Keep the faith.  God does amazing things!
Kelly


12/22/02

Just letting you know that you have inspired and humbled me by your strength in fighting this disease. You are an amazing person, and try to keep your chin up. Have a happy holiday in NY and remember that many, many people are praying for you.
a friend


12/22/02
Laura -
    A sprinkling of snowflakes and jingle bells for you.  We're all praying for you and hope you know how much we love you.  Love to Mom and Joelle and purple hugs and kisses too.

Love Mrs. G from the North Country


12/22/02
12/21/02
Laura, Just wanted to tell you again how much we love you. You have been our special girl since you were born--and you and mom were right there waiting for Amanda when she was born.  i remember mom sneaking you into our hospital room so that you could visit Amanda for the first time.  You are a wonderful young lady and you have accomplished so much.  You have taught us what strength and determination really mean and yet through all of the things you have had to endure you are always thinking of others and not yourself.  The night you had mom call us because  you were worried about Amanda-----we just love you so much. i know the distance between our homes kept us from doing a lot of everyday things together but when we got together oh boy did the distance fall away.  remember our rides through your neighborhood at Christmas time and we would go """oohhhhh-ahhhhhh att all the pretty lights??????    we love you and wish only peace and joy to you.   our love always, aunt Darcy, uncle Fred and most of all  AMANDA


12/21/02

dear Laura and family,
I've been checking up on Laura's website frequently and just wanted to drop you a line.  Laura, you are quite the fighter! we need more people like you with even a fraction of your strength.  keep your chin up and that lovely smile on your face.  to Laura's family, I wish you the very best during this holiday season.  best of luck in all that you do.  :)

meg duffy (a friend of nikki's)


12/21/02

Hey Laura,

Talk about SLOW??? I did not even realize that you had a web page all this time!!!!! This is one of those times where you just feel so unbelievably stupid you want to collapse, but you would not know, would you, because you are a GENIUS....... Seriously!

Anyway, I will be thinking of you always, and wish you the best of luck with all this ..........stuff. Please feel free to IM me or give a call any time (I know this is online but I will be flattered to entertain phone calls from strangers- I hardly get any because I am such a loser nerd >;P) 1-860-659-0877.

I remember your crystalline singing voice all the time, and you inspire me to GET PRACTICING, right? It is such a pleasure to know you . Keep singing.

We are all praying for you.

Love,
Carolyn


12/21/02

Hey kiddo.  I hope things are very festive in your room, although I am sure that it doesn't seem like that right now.  It has to be the most specialist Christmas ever.  I hope you are surrounded by your family and can feel the love and prayers of voices from far away.  A little Christmas glow and even snow would be good.  You are a gift to all of us, especially your Mom and Joelle.  Each day your strength gives others what they need to get through even their toughest moments.  Just a look in your eyes and others can see what an eternity must look like and what true love and compassion are a reminder to leave each day to its fullest and to never lose sight of what tomorrow may bring. Remember dear sweet girl, there are angels here on Earth too.  You are one of them.  Rest and enjoy each day as you always have.  You and your fight and family reflect the true meaning of Christmas.   Happy Holiday thoughts from CT to the Big Apple.  Remember no two snow flakes are alike, and there are no other Laura's like you.  Much love, the crazy tutor

We are all thinking of you here at CCMC! Keep in touch!

Love,

Kevin


12/21/02

Hello Laura,

You are such a beautiful person and belong to one wonderful family! We are all praying for a miracle and for God to give you all strength. Joelle, Joanne and Laura we send you lots and lots of love!

Sushma, Ray and family


12/21/02 Laura, I am Minerva's older sister and I want to say hello, Minerva loves you very, very much. She wishes she was there with you right now. We had the great pleasure to meet you and your mom, when you came out to visit us all in Wyoming, and you were a cute bundle of joy, and of course we tried turning you into a cowgirl, with boots, hat and a ride on the horses. I don't think we ever got your mama on a horse thou.  Even thou we personally have never talked to you since then, Minerva has always kept us updated on your life. She told us about your cancer, and all of us out here in Wyoming are sending our love. Laura we all had a special prayer for you yesterday. God is with you now, and will always be with you, may our love and prayers be felt, we will keep a eye out for your mama and sister. Minerva has your pictures all over her home, you were like her first baby, she loved you, she took care of you, she always says if she never had gone out there, she would have missed a great part of her life.  Laura save a place for us up in heaven. Love Maria and the whole  Martinez gang. Here's from all of us Maria, Minerva, Magdalena, Moses, Eleas, ChaCha, Malva, Adam and Mom and Dad.


12/21/02

Hi Joann from your friend Clara here in Avon, I'm sorry to hear the news about Laura even though the words I'M SORRY have never ever fixed anything; my heart and prays go out to you and your family. I will continue to pray that God will stand near Laura, and hold her hands through all the pain she's taken. I pray that God will heal Laura, and bring Laura home. I ask God to please hurry, and get Laura home soon because a house full of LOVE is waiting. Oh God I pray that You understand that we all have faith in You, that we would never question anything You do. We know God that You Love Laura, that You would never leave her; and Your plans are to keep on blessing her through the outcome of this. The outcome is in Your hands Dear God, and we sit here with faith and understanding that only You have the power. We ask You over and over again Dear GOD to heal Laura; not remembering that we only need to ask once, and You are on your way. Joann I pray, and I believe that God listens. I know you believe the same because you have seen miracles happen. Hold on Joann God is still here sitting beside your BABY rocking her in His arms. PEACE BE WITH YOU Clara Bennett-Joseph & Candace Joseph


12/21/02

Laura, I think about you everyday. You are so special to me. You have taught me such important things about life, love and courage that no other has. You are an extraordinary young woman, never forget that. I wish you peace and comfort. I love you Laura! *HUGS*  Erin

12/21/02

We just wanted to send along the continuing love and prayers of our family for you.  As soooo many friends, family, and even strangers have said....you and your family have touched us all in such a powerful way. Knowing you makes us all better people.  THANK YOU!!!!  Remember that the LORD loves you beyond anything you can even imagine and your grandparents are loving you and watching over you!  When we think of you, we think of strength, courage, goodness, beautiful hair :), and a young lady working in her Mom's office, looking like "she owns the place!"  May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He shine His Face upon you . . .  and may He hold you in the Palm of His Hand, now and forever.      
                                                            With love and prayers and gratitude,
                                                                         Mary & Ken Bangs
                                                                               & Kids


12/21/02 Dearest Laura,       Just wanted drop a line and let you know that I am thinking of you. Athena (the nurse intern from this summer) is back at CCMC and wants you to know that she is also thinking of you and praying for you. We all love and miss you very much. You are a brave and strong individual. You have gone through so much and look at all of the strength you have shown us all! My prayers are with you and please know that a day does not go by that you are not in my thoughts. Love you, Karina


12/21/02

dear laurA,
YOU HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH INSPIRATION AS YOU ARE A HEROIC YOUNG WOMAN.  AS YOU HAD A TOUGH JOURNEY THAT NO ONE KNOWS BETTER THAN YOU.  MAY YOU BE COMFORTABLE AND HAVE SWEET DREAMS.  MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.

WITH WARN AFFECTION,
STACEY SIMMONS
ROBIN SALERNO SISTER IN LA


12/21/02

Hi Laura!  Just want to know that we never stop thinking and praying for you.  I am so sorry you did not get the best of news recently.  I know you will find peace and comfort for yourself and your family.  You are a very special young lady and we admire you so much.

I pray you will have a restful, pain free and very happy Christmas season.  We love you!  Send hugs and kisses to you, Joelle and Mom!  Lots of Love, Anne & Michael


12/20/02
Dear Miss Lovely Laura,
      Hey I'm so sorry I haven't written to you in a while but you're been in my thoughts and prayers.  Lemme tell ya Laura your an inspiration to us all, if I could have half the strength and courage you had I could move mountains, just as you do.  Hey I know its gonna be hard to but try to enjoy the holidays, I wanna see ya smiling with that holiday cheer and spirit I know you have.  I'll try and write back before the new years, but it not have a merry Christmas!  Stay strong missy!  
forever, Emi* Okamoto      p.s. sm; )e


12/19/02
Dear Laura, Joanne, and Joelle,
       We are praying harder than ever for you.  Your friends from 2J love you.  Laura, it was so good to see your beautiful face on the blood drive posters when we were up at Hole In The Wall Gang Camp last week.  Even though we don't see you at CCMC these days, we are always thinking about you.  God bless you and keep you in his loving care.
With Our Love,
Rob and Alison Burke 


12/19/02

hi to all of you  in NY...  Christine sent me the email that things are  not going as we all hoped.  I think of you often and saw your bright beautiful smile on the blood poster last week..  Paige is getting big, crawling and smiling all the time, she now at 8 months wants to feed herself, a very independent girl already (not a bad thing!!)  Matthew is loving his sister and looking forward to Christmas.  Remember the miracle of CHRISTmas and that we will be praying for you. 
Lynn Nochisaki and Family (CCMC Teen Group)


12/19/02

You are in my prayers. I think about you everyday and what you must be going through. You are the bravest and most special girl I have  ever known. Knowing you has impacted me more than you could know. I can never imagine living the life that you have lived and to have experienced what you have at such a young age. Laura, you are a strong person. You have shown us strength when we thought there was nothing left in you to fight. You have inspired so many people and have impacted more lives than you will ever know. God smiles when he looks down upon you and I hope that you are able to feel his loving arms around you. I know that at times it might be hard to feel that embrace and that at times you might want to hate him for allowing you to go through this. But never forget, he loves you and he feels all of the pain that you feel. You are such a special girl to me and I must admit that I feel my heart freeze a little every time I see an email or an update from you...I am so scared that it will be bad news. I just hope that you will be able to have a wonderful holiday in spite  of the circumstances and know that y prayers are with you always. I love you and I miss you sun shining smile that can warm my heart in .2 seconds flat! Much love to Mom and Joelle too. Please send me some good news soon!!

Love you bunches,

Karina


12/19/02
Laura -
We love you.
Your NH Family


12/19/02
Just wanted to say hello to you and to tell you how beautiful you are.. I have a granddaughter in Ct with Leukemia she is almost 5 years old her name is Karlee-Ann.. I found your page thru someone who signed her guest book.. I just wanted to tell you i will pray for you. I called to donate blood for you platelets.. but they do not take cross the state line donations no way to get them to you. however i will go to the red cross and donate blood in your name ok.. so sorry I can't do it specifically for you. I will pray for you everyday and hold you up in prayer at my church.. Take care hope you have a wonderful Christmas.. hugs to you  Love The Grammie
 


12/19/02

All our love, prayers and hearts are with all of you....now and always. You are
strong...Joelle and Laura need that strength from you now, as always.
Praying ...praying and begging for peace, no pain and miracles.

Love you,
Wendy , Chuck , Nina and Shosh

 


12/19/02

Hey kiddo, hear things are not where you all want them to be.  Keep the faith and remember that there is a plan and regardless of the outcome people can learn a lot.  I know that this is extremely painful and difficult for you and your family.  Find strength in us all and remember you are and will never be alone.  My thoughts and prayers are with you always and especially during this time.  We love you, the crazy tutor.

12/19/02 Hello sweet Santiago girls...

I am so sorry that life is so difficult for you right now.  I think of you often, you are in my prayers.  Aaron talks about Laura all the time, I know he misses her so much and wishes she was better...he just absolutely adores her.  Give her kisses from us, and Joelle too. 

Much love to you

12/19/02

I am thinking of you all and praying for you all the time. You are constantly in my conversations and on my mind. Laura is fantastic. Please give her a hug for me. Are you coming back to CCMC? That is what Lucy had mentioned. Let me know.

All my best.

Kevin Rice


12/19/02

Dear Dr. Santiago,
Joelle is where she needs to be now.  That is what family is for and all about.  She needs you and Laura and you need her, and of course, Laura needs all of you.  I'm so sorry and nothing I can say will help.  Do know that you are all in my prayers and thoughts every day.
Judy
Garrett


12/19/02

I'm with you.  God bless you all.  Donna


12/19/02

HI CUZ, ALWAYS PRAYING.............MUCH LOVE   "KEEP THE FAITH"............
JOEY O


12/19/02

Hi Laura,

I am so sorry that I could not visit you with the rest of the girls on Saturday. I really, really wanted too! I wish that I could be there with you. I want you to know that you are a very very special person to me, and I love you with all my heart. I wish that I could say something else, and I wish that I could help you. But, I hope this small message will suffice in getting my message across to you. Keep up the good spirit. I love you like a sister.

Allie


12/19/02

Hello Joanne, Laura and Joelle,
    It has been a long time since I didn't have direct news from Laura's health.  I feel very sad and touched for your message.  I just finished my last test for school today and sat in here to read my filled e-mail.  I have been under a lot of stress and feeling real tired after being done with this four courses semester, having to work also in a full time job.  But suddenly, I feel that the pain I have is nothing compared with the hard time and the real pain that must Laura and all of you being feeling.  Sometimes we don't find the right words to express comfort or relief.  I only know that is Christmas time and that is supposed to be a special moments for kids.  Thinking about which present could be the best for a kid, we can realize that is nothing else that seeing her smile, healthy and in comfort.  That is my wish for Laura on this moments.  I am sure also that it will be the best gift that Baby Jesus could bring to Laura.  My family and I have never stopped praying for her.  And why not?.. A miracle can happen, specially on Christmas.

                        With special love, from Flerida, Jorge, Carolina y Victor


12/19/02

Dear Laura:
We just wanted to let you know that we think of you often and pray for you every night before bed. You are an amazing person. 
Love, Anne and Mara  Dauphin from CCMC


12/19/02

Dear Joanne,
   It breaks my heart to read your e-mail. I can't imagine your pain as you watch your beautiful Laura suffer trying to fight this horrific disease. You've all been so brave and strong. And you've been the most devoted mother ever. Please feel the love and the prayers being sent to you. I'll continue to pray for a miracle, yet maybe the miracle is the beautiful children you've been blessed with and the incredible love you have for each other. Please yell if there is any way I can help you through this difficult time. God bless you and Laura and Joelle.
          Love,
           Donna


12/19/02

please wish her the best of luck from me. i love her so much and i think about her often. i am praying for her she's an amazing girl.
~sefira


12/19/02

Joanne;
I just wanted to say that you have been the epitome of strength and courage.  I admire you and hope that I will be half the parent you have been to Laura and Joelle.  With love, Tara


12/19/02

Joanne,
God Bless you, Laura, and Joelle.  Thank you for your email.  Everyone cares deeply about Laura, Joelle, and you.  We are all praying for you.  It is so hard to understand what Laura is going through.  I have an image in my mind of Laura as a beautiful smiling little girl.
Please know that you and your precious daughters are in my heart and prayers always.  Call me anytime if you need me.
Love, Pat


12/18/02
 

Just stopped by to say Hi! Sorry couldn't find your guest book but wanted you to know I stopped by. Your in our thoughts & prayers. Hugs Angel Craving Wings www.mychristiansite.com/personal/acw/

12/18/02

Just wanted to let you know that here at GEEPERS your friends come in all the time and see your name posted and tell me how they know you and what an awesome person you are.  Your friends are always smiling when they speak of you and even people who dont know you wish you well.  Even had some of your CCD students come in Joanne and tell me what an awesome time they had in your class.
Warm loving thoughts and prayers to you, your Mom and Joelle,
Mary Moret


Hi Laura,
My family and I continue to pray for you everyday at dinner time.  I know I pray for you a hundred times a day.  I miss you lots and wish I could give you big hugs like I used to.  I miss my hugs with your mom, too.  Laura, my thoughts and prayers of you are so close to my heart.  I am sorry it took me this long to get the hang of it, Brenden helped me with this technology.  I hope you enjoyed the goodies and wreath with your mom.  My screen name got all crazy, so you can use this email address.  I love you lots and you are always on my mind and in my heart.  I love you and hope to hear from you or your mom.  We'll be sending something else with Joelle, soon... I've told the youth group to continue to pray for you.  I'll send their Christmas card to you at Sloan.  You're a wonderful, courageous young lady.  I am so proud of you, Laura.  I love you,  Bye for now.  Mrs. (Ellen) Gobell



12/13/02
hi I'm Laura Santiago again maybe you don't remember me but it's ok i understand you because you've get a lot of mails from everywhere, I just want you know if I can help you just tell me it I live in Mexico now but if I can do something just write me back I hope Laura gets well very soon I'm glad because we have the same name but tell her she is the number one I'm second well bye

Laura Santiago 2"


12/13/02

Laura,
  We miss you and think of you often.  We've been keeping apprised of how you're doing through heme-onc and the website.  We are all praying for you and sending lots of positive energy your way.
Love,
The CCMC NPs
Emily, Kate, & Amanda (who has now developed a very cute pregnant belly--hopefully you can see her soon)!!


12/5/02
Dear Laura,   The red cross sent me some Blood drive posters with your beautiful smiling face on them!  I have one hanging in my office at work to try to get the teachers to call for regular donation appointments,  so thanks for your help!!  Please don't feel the need to answer this, as I know you need to save your energy for getting better.  Just want you to know I am always thinking of you, and Love you.  Love Aunt Gail


12/5/02

hi you are not going to believe me my name is Laura Santiago too this is funny cuz i never thought there could be someone with my same name, I saw you web page I'm sorry I b+ but if you need my help I'll be here, i have anemic but I'm fine I hope you get well soon. so marry Christmas and happy new year dear Laura.

Laura Santiago from Mexico


12/4/02
Hi Laura,  Christine and I wanted to say hello and send our best
thoughts your way.  We keep checking in at your web site for updates.
The teen room continues to be very well loved and used every day.  It's
been great to have a special place for teens on the 8th floor.  We're
getting ready for the snow tomorrow.  It seems a little early for it but
it's coming anyway!!  Say hi to your mom and Joelle for us.  Take
care...Christine and Mary


12/4/02

Laura,     I just wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that you can all be together for the holidays. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and Miss you all! -Karina

12/4/02

Hey Laura!
Today is Thanksgiving and we just wanted to say THANK YOU for being the incredibly strong young lady that you are - you are an inspiration!!  Thank you for being a blessing in our lives for NINE years - and more to come!  You are always in our thoughts and prayers - we pray for your continued strength and for your unsinkable spirit.

Love you -
The Wagners


12/3/02
Hey Laura!

Today is Thanksgiving and we just wanted to say THANK YOU for being the incredibly strong young lady that you are - you are an inspiration!!  Thank you for being a blessing in our lives for NINE years - and more to come!  You are always in our thoughts and prayers - we pray for your continued strength and for your unsinkable spirit.

Love you -
The Wagners


12/2/02
Hi Laura,

Check out this photo of your sister at Macy's. She looks all grown up. Kermit seems to think so too. We had a nice time walking around 34th street amongst the ticker tape from the Macy's Thanksgiving parade. Thanks for sparing your sister for a few hours. Even though it was cold out, Joelle seems to emanate enough warmth to keep us comfortable. 
 

You did a great job getting yourself out of bed last week. I saw the pain that you went through, but you seemed to muster that last piece of energy to prepare for Physical therapy and Occupational therapy. I am very impressed by how brave and strong you are.

Hang in there, I know you can fight this. Love you and thinking of you. -Jenifer Ngo


12/2/02

Hi Laura!!

Not sure you'll get this (the address that pops up for you 'value1996@aol.com' looks funny..). Anyway -- I'm thinking about you. Praying for you. Hoping your pain is controlled. Wanting you to get home. Hey! I guess I haven't poked around your website enough -- just saw your new car!! A dandy! Heard it was from your uncle. Cool. Is there a line of your friends wanting to be his niece? Where does the line start?

Hang in there sweetie. One day at a time. Say hi to mom. The Lord is with you.

Love You!

Judy Osterby and Mand


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