Love you much, Judi
12/18/03
"...Maybe some people just aren't meant to be in our lives forever.
Maybe some people are just passing through... maybe they get it all
done
faster than the rest of us. They don't need to stick around for a
hundred years to get it all right. They get it down real
quick...it's
like some people just come through our lives to bring us something,
a
gift, a blessing, a lesson we need to learn, and that's why they're
here. She taught you something, I'll bet, about love, and giving
and
caring so much about someone... that was her gift to you. She
taught
you all that and then she left. Maybe she just didn't need to stay
longer than that. She gave you the gift and then she was free to
move
on... she was a special soul. You'll have that gift forever."
Dec. 11, 2003
While visiting with a friend this
week we saw a flock of black pigeons flying over. This is unusual for
this area. In the center of the flock was a beautiful white one. I
told my friend that it was a sign from God that something or someone
was coming into our lives.
Last night I came upon Laura's
Homepage.
I can not tell you the feelings I
am having at this time. I have never meet Laura but I am feeling a
great lost for not having the opportunity to know such a wonderfully
brave beautiful child of God.
I hesitate to write this, but I do
not want to lost out on knowing Joelle and you. I will be praying
that you receive this and that I hear from you. If you are not ready
to know me please write back and say that too, so that I will know you
received my message.
May the Babe in the manger quiet
your heart, as you find HIS peace in worship and praise!
Merry Christmas,
Sandi Pezold
12/7/03
Hello Joanne,
I just wanted to check in on you .....and let you know that you are in
my thoughts more today...Also wanted to let you know that I saw your
commerical this morning...Well I had a quick minute and wanted to say
hello and chek in....
Love you,
Michelle
12/5/03
Hi, Joanne and Joelle:
It was good to read your latest update. We think of you and Laura a
lot .
I can only begin to imagine how hard the holidays will be for you, but
we're
praying that they'll also be full of sweet memories and real
happiness.
Take care in the upcoming snowstorm! Love and hugs, Anne, Bill and
Mara
Dauphin
12/5/03
THANKS FOR THE
UPDATE JOANN. YOU ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE A COMMUNITY LIKE THAT. WE ARE
ALL GOOD. THE BABY JUST TURNED A YEAR ALREADY IN NOVEMBER. NICK IS
GOING TO RETIRE THE END OF NEXT YEAR . HE CAN'T WAIT. WELL TAKE
CARE AND I THINK OF YOU AND JOELLE A LOT. LOVE, NANCY
12/5/03
Hello All-
I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful. Only 5 weeks until the big
race and 1 more long run to go!!! Erin and I ran 18 miles on
Thanksgiving instead of doing the Manchester Road Race. Friday was
Erin's birthday and she wanted to be able to celebrate. I think I'm
going to do a long
run every Thanksgiving because there was no guilt associated with
eating after doing that run.
We started the run around 8am and were done at about 11:40am. We
started at my parents house in West Hartford, ran into Newington, back
into West Hartford near Conard H.S. and then to Saint Joseph College
and finally back to my parents. The weather was perfect and the run
was
actually sort of fun. I know that sounds crazy.
Erin and I had left water and Gatorade at mile 10 which was the corner
of Lemay and Sedgwick Rd. I took my mom (in the car) on the 10 mile
course. She couldn't believe how far 10 miles really is. Neither did I
until I had to run 8 more miles.
This weekend is a step down week -10miles. I'm praying the snow holds
off and then next weekend we run our 20 mile run. That will be the
longest we do before the marathon. I can't believe it's almost here.
Thankfully Erin and I have been injury free. I just got new sneakers
so I can break them in for the big day. I've been wearing cold weather
gear for the short runs during the week. Hard to believe it was so
warm on Thanksgiving.
Thanks again for your support. There have been a few runs that have
been ugly and really hard. But I'm reminded why I decided to this and
know that being on chemo is no picnic. Remembering the kids I've taken
care of helps to keep me going.
Keep Smiling,
Jennifer M. Martin RN, BSN
Infection Control Practitioner
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
phone: 860-545-9392
fax: 860-545-9371
"Learning is like rowing upstream; not to advance is to fall back"
Chinese Proverb
12/5/03
Dear Joanne,
Thank you for the heartwarming update.
Here at AHS, we are waiting for Joelle, even as we miss Laura and hold
her
in our hearts.
Warm blessings for the holiday season
Sincerely,
Larry
Lawrence M. Sparks
Principal
Avon High School
510 West Avon Road
Avon
12/5/03
Our thoughts and prayers are with you this holiday season, as
difficult as it must be for you both.
We are thinking of you.
Andrea Ellen and Brian Keigan
12/5/03
Joanne and Joelle,
Thank you so much for including me in your updates. I pray for you
everyday and it is comforting to know that there are so many people
with
you. Blessings on you this holiday season.
Love, Kathy Marzano
12/5/03
Joanne,
It was so nice to read the update. I have gone to Laura's webpage so
many
times the past few months but haven't found the words. You and Joelle
are
blessed with so many friends who obviously love you both very much.
Although this is a very difficult time of year, I hope these friends
can
help you through.
I continue to pray for you, Laura and Joelle daily. I can't express
how
much the three of you have impacted my life. The strength and courage
shown
continues to be my daily inspiration.
May God Bless you and be with you during this Holiday Season.
Laurie Reynolds
12/5/03
Dear Joanne and Joelle,
I am once again mesmerized, in awe of the strength, love and
blessings that you both share through Laura's presence. Oh and that
beautiful poem. Dear Joelle, you are so the bomb! A first ladies...
Wendy is actually speechless...thank you, as always, for sharing with
us. Love...and lots of hugs....
The B-Ts and a T
12/4/03
Joanne,
I can say I know what you are going through....but I truly don't
know...In some ways I can relate to you but not in all...This time of
year is the hardest for you and with prayers and friend you will be
able to get threw... I am sure that there will be days when you might
think that you can't but just remember all the good times you have
had..and all the special things and hearts Laura had touched...She is
that guardian angle that is looking down on us all....I want you to
know that my heart is with you and you are in my prayers....Well I
want you to know that even with everything that is on my plate I still
have been thinking of you and praying for you.....
Love you,
Michelle
12/4/03
Hi Joanne,
Hope you and Joelle are doing well!
We are all fine. Just dropping a note to say hi!
Lots of love,
Sushma
12/1/03
Just wanted to tell you and Joelle
that we are thinking about you and Love you very much !
Have a peaceful day.
Love Nidia and Joe
11/6/03
Very cute!
I've been thinking about you a
lot lately. I know that you said that October was your toughest month
so far, so I was hoping that November has been better for you. How are
you doing?
Below is a picture of Christina
and Jackie sending Laura messages and Happy Birthday wishes via
balloons.
Write to me when you can, and let
me know if / when you want to meet for lunch again. I really enjoy it
last time.
Love, Colette
10/31/03
Hello-
Just wanted to update you both on how the training is going. My friend
Erin is also training for Disney, so we have been training together.
It makes my mom feel better when I run with someone else. I will spare
you the details of how my feet look. I'm just grateful that it's
cooler out and I don't have to wear sandals.
This Saturday the CCMC team will be running in the Air Line Trail
Ghost Run. It starts in Hebron and ends at the Center Street
Elementary School in East Hampton. The total run is 13.6 miles. I'm
hoping the weather is dry and the course is flat. The CCMC team
consists of several of the nurses form the heme/onc clinic and me.
Barb, Carol and Sarah and they are also running in Disney.
The fund-raising is coming along. The responses are coming slowly. If
you guys would like, send me the addresses of friends and family
members and I'll send them my letter.
I hope all is well and that you have been enjoying the beautiful fall
colors.
Keep Smiling,
Jennifer M. Martin RN, BSN
Infection Control Practitioner
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
phone: 860-545-9392
fax: 860-545-9371
10/27/03
Dear Joanne,
Thank you and Joelle for your sweet phone call on Nikki's
birthday! I think our angels have been busy catching balloons:)
I don't know if it ever gets "harder or easier" but as you sort
of get "used" to missing your baby, some of that numbness does wear
off. It remains an emotional rollercoaster, and you just never know
when the triggers will hit.
Lets get together in the next week or two if you have a good
evening let me know. Thanks for remaining such a big support in spite
of your own pain. I am lucky to have such a wonderful "big sister":)
Love Gail
10/27/03
Hi
Joanne,
I was glad to be there. You did a wonderful job of organizing it, and
greeting everyone there.
Love,
Judy
10/25/03
Hi Joanne and Joelle,
I have been meaning to write to you for sometime. I have been wanting
to tell you of how we were reminded of Laura in a very special way. On
September 13th, Bill, Jackie and I went to Harwichport, Cape Cod for
the annual Cranberry Festival. Part of the celebration is a very
spectacular fireworks celebration. The fireworks far surpassed even
the Disney ones, and the locals joked with us at what they turn on
after the summer tourists leave. Anyway, the first half of the
fireworks, were nothing spectacular, but the second half were all set
to music. Imagine that everyone was crowded into a baseball field, and
there were huge speakers set up. The first song was "Rocket Man," and
after just two or three beats of the next song Jackie exclaimed "I
know this Song." It took us just a few seconds to recognize Faith Hill
singing "There You'll Be." The whole song was played, and throughout
our eyes were riveted on one of the most fantastic displays in the sky
you could imagine. We all had tears in our eyes, and it was like Laura
was right there, and the fireworks were for her. At one point in the
song there was a huge red heart displayed in the sky. If only you
could have been there Joanne and Joelle because it was more special
than words can describe.
I am truly sorry we missed Laura's birthday celebration. In true
teenage fashion Michael told me about it the next day. Donna thought
she had forwarded me your email, but after speaking to her today she
realized she sent it to Sue instead of Susan Shea.
I am glad to hear Joelle is doing well. I miss running into her in the
cafeteria at Thompson Brook. Jackie is at Kingswood Oxford this year
and is very happy.
I will have to stop in and see you soon.
Much love to you both,
Susan
10/24/03
Hi Joanne,
Hope you are doing well, it was
nice to hear about your day for Laura. I remembered Laura on her
birthday as well and sent her my wishes too.
Kamini had her baby on Tuesday. He
is a healthy baby boy and both are doing well.
I am here with Kamini till 11/1 to
help her with Reynu who is enjoying being a big sister.
Talk to you soon.
Lots of love,
Sushma
10/22/03
Dearest Joanne,
Yesterday.....Laura's 16th Birthday. It was never supposed to
be like this Joanne, but yet it is. You made Laura's 16th Birthday
the most special you could make it under these circumstances. Having
Nikki's and Laura's birthdays so close is special and yet
difficult.....like everything I guess. I feel so bad that last year I
didn't do what I wanted.....I wanted to see Laura and do something so
special for her, but in my own grief, It was just too hard to do
anything.....
I wanted to do something special for you and Joelle yesterday, but
could think of nothing earthly that could possibly help, except my
being there. I hope you know i am here for you guys whenever you need
me. I Love Laura, and hope that our angels are having the time of
their eternal lives. they are truly our Birthday girls. Thank you
for letting me share your love and your pain.......and thank you for
feeding me (again:) Lets plan to do Briccos soon!
Joelle, Maybe we can go to Phantom when it comes around
again...I'd love to go with you!
Love Gail
10/22/03
How kind to check-in. Sorry I needed to run after the balloons
took off.
It was a very moving experience. It is nice to see all the
community
support you have. On my way out, I saw Nikki's photo in the car--I
looked
in after I saw the license plates. The love, faith and courage you
all have
is awesome. See you soon. Love always, Dorothy
10/21/03
Thinking of you and Joelle.
It sounds like the balloon launch
was wonderful to see.
Laura was certainly
smiling...Mary CCMC
10/21/03
Joanne,
You and Laura were in our prayers
yesterday. It sounds like it was a beautiful remembrance of Laura.
I'm glad the sun came out later in the day yesterday, the balloons
must have been wonderful. But I know it must of been another
painful day for you and Joelle. I'm sorry.
Love,
Michele
10/21/03
Hi Dr. Santiago. I could only stay
at the party today for a few minutes because our field hockey coach
only let us out of practice for a few minutes, but I was so glad to be
able to get over and write a message to Laura. I still think of her
and you and Joelle often. We went back to practice but we looked up
in the sky at one point and saw all the balloons in the sky. All the
girls were amazed at how many there were. They filled such a space in
the sky! We watched until they were gone. I hope Joelle's singing is
going well. She has such a clear, strong voice.
Thank you,
Torie Eells
10/21/03
Hey Joanne, just got out of Spanish
class. We have thought and prayed for Laura all day. Our balloon
launch went great! We took a couple of picture of them ascending into
the Heavens. I hope it was sunny and bright there as well.
I hope you and Joelle reflected on
the happiest moments of Laura's life today. I am sure, as a mother,
you reflected on her birth, 16 years ago, as we mom's do on our
children's birthdays. I know that day was one that brought you so
much joy. Laura's life and the person she was, was joyous in
themselves.
Laura, I know, smiled upon you and
Joelle today, dancing above. Every balloon with every wish, from
every where, reached up to her. She probably said, "My Mom always
knows how to throw the best party!" Because even in your pain, you
reached out to let her know, her life will never go uncelebrated. You
are an amazing woman, my friend. Much love, hugs, and kisses to you
and Joelle. Be in touch if you will be in the area this weekend, and
are coming down to me. Love you, Donna xxxooo
10/21/03
Hello lovely ladies, Just a quick note to send our
love and tell you how proud we are of you all. Today at 4:00, the
girls and I sent Laura our birthday wishes on special purple balloons.
(We included one from Chuck too, as he could not make it home on time
to join us. ) The sky was so blue and the wind seemed to draw them all
together to one special spot very high up in the fair weather clouds.
It was as if Laura was gathering all her messages in one special
place. Thank you so much for thinking of this wonderful way to send
our love. We are with you always.
Wen, Chuck, Shosh and Nina
10/21/03
I really appreciate your keeping me on your mailing list b/c i love
the updates. what
a special day today is for you and Joelle. I love that you are doing
all the special meaningful things. you are both amazing people and I
feel privileged to have known
the three of you. enjoy this special day and always remember you three
are always in my prayers.
jackie
10/21/03
Hi Joanne, thanks for sharing
your thoughts etc. on this special day. Funny, I woke today thinking
of you and Joelle and Laura too - wondering if today was her
birthday! I will now keep my eyes open for those pennies! Have a
beautiful day - I'll be looking for the balloons!!!
Peace and Love,
Gina
10/21/03
Thinking of Laura, you, and Joelle
on this special day. We will be sending ballons to Laura from Newtown.
Our thoughts and love are with you.
Love, Colette
10/21/03
Dear Joanne & Joelle,
I have just returned from
church. LAURA MAY BE GONE
but she will never be forgotten.
love, Jeff..
10/21/03
Joanne,
I
am sure that Laura herself requested that God make today as beautiful
and sunny as it is. She has that way about her. I hope you enjoy the
day as much as you can and always remember that our loved ones never
really leave us their spirits are in our hearts forever. God bless you
and keep you both well.
Love
John
10/21/03
DEAR JOANNE AND JOELLE, I WAS JUST
SITTING DOWN TO WRITE YOU A MESSAGE WHEN I SAW I HAD MAIL FROM JAS
2225. SO MANY PEOPLE WILL BE HOLDING YOU CLOSE TODAY AS YOU CELEBRATE
LAURA'S BIRTHDAY. AN ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MADE IN OUR CHURCH BULLETIN
YESTERDAY CONCERNING THIS SPECIAL DAY. TODAY I HAVE MY GRANDDAUGHTER,
MOLLY, STAYING WITH ME.....SHE NEEDED A " PERSONAL DAY" . WHILE WE
HAVE SEVERAL THINGS PLANNED, TOP OF OUR LIST IS TO DO AN ACT OF
KINDNESS IN HONOR OF LAURA.
LAURA IS NEVER FAR FROM OUR MINDS,
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN HAS BROUGHT HER SO CLOSE. .....IT DOESN'T MATTER
WHETHER I'M HERE OR TRAVELING CROSS COUNTRY OR SETTLED IN CA. THE
PENNIES ARE ALWAYS NEAR TO REMIND ME OF A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND WHO
CONTINUES TO IMPACT OUR WORLD. MY LOVE IS WITH YOU BOTH TODAY AS IT IS
EACH DAY. NANCY
10/21/03
Joanne,
Have a wonderful afternoon. I wish I could be there, but things are
too busy at work. I have pennies from heaven to drop off to you.
I'll try to stop by soon.
Nancy
10/20/03
Click here: A Purple Balloon on Main Street - photo by Gail Sullivan
at pbase.com
I can't be there to share this
moment with you... but know I am sending my purple balloons to
remember Laura today.
All my
best with Love, Judi
10/15/03
Hi Joanne. It was wonderful to
speak with you today. Thank you so much for talking to me about
Laura. As I wrote to you in my letter, her story deeply touched me.
I am truly honored to dedicate my Disney race to Laura. Thank you
also for inviting me to share in your remembrance of Laura's
birthday. My boys and I will be there. I look forward to meeting
you.
Love - Dee
10/15/03
JUST CATCHING UP WITH MY E-MAIL
AFTER OUR CONVERSATION THIS EVENING. IT WAS SO GOOD TO TALK TO YOU!
I MISS YOU SO MUCH!
AS I TOLD YOU, WE WILL DO OUR
BALLOON TRIBUTE TO LAURA AS WELL, AROUND THE SAME TIME AS YOU, BUT
FROM THE BEACH. I PROMISED ALEXA 16 PURPLE, AND IT WILL BE 16!
I WILL PRAY EXTRA HARD FOR YOU AND
JOELLE THIS MONTH, JOANNE. I KNOW I WILL BE ONE OF MANY.
PLEASE GIVE KISSES TO JOELLE. IT
SOUNDS AS THOUGH SHE IS MAKING LARGE STRIDES. YOU MUST BE SO PROUD
OF HER. ! LOVE, DONNA XXXOOO
10/14/03
Hi Joanne,
I've been thinking of you a lot
lately. The fall reminds me of Laura. I remember last fall around
this time we came to visit her at home; we went to Boston Market to
get dinner. I miss her a lot. How's Joelle doing? Tell her I'm
almost ready for Halloween - I had my nails painted orange with
white moons and black witches airbrushed on them. Everyone assumes
I did it because I work with kids (they don't know how much I've
wanted to do this for so long!) Next week I think it's black polish
with yellow moons and orange pumpkins. Decisions...decisions...
We are looking forward to
remembering Laura on her birthday at your home. I wish so much I
could go back and change the past couple of years - I think so often
of how I
felt that Laura would be here to celebrate her 16th birthday, how
she'd drive the Sebring, and how she'd laugh and roll her eyes when
Aaron tried to make her laugh. Can't we just wake up and find this
all here?? I hope you find some peaceful
moments here and there and Joelle is able to laugh and be a kid with
her friends. I pray that you both feel Laura's presence around you
and that it offers some comfort to you. Talk to you soon.
Much love and big hugs, Marianne
10/14/03
Thanks for the update, Joanne!
Your family rides on the wings of love and good wishes!!
Robert Bessel
Public Relations Coordinator
COCC.
10/14/03
Joanne,
It was a real pleasure to see you
and Joelle on Sunday. We had a great time getting soaking wet!
I would like to come over on Monday
to remember Laura – please reserve a balloon for me! I have a couple
of the poster pictures printed for you – I’ll bring them then.
Love Susan
Susan Hacking
Public
Relations & Outreach Manager
American
Red Cross
Connecticut Blood
Services Region
209 Farmington Avenue
CT 06032
Tel: (860) 284 7002
Fax: (860)
284 7023
E-mail:
hackings@usa.redcross.org
10/14/03
Dear Joanne,
It is always so nice to receive an
e-mail from you. Every time I see a shiny penny I think of Laura. She
has been on my mind a lot lately...I think because her birthday is the
same month as mine. I look forward to helping Joan with Golf in the
Dark again this year. Maybe we'll see you and Joelle there.
My love and prayers are with you
always.
Kathryn
10/14/03
Hello Again, I will be bring
something with me to put in the balloon but also to let you keep a
copy, it is a poem I wrote for Laura
Courtney
10/14/03
Hi Joanne,
I
would love to send a balloon to Laura on her birthday. I think I have
some purple balloons left over from a party last year - I will check
tonight and call you.
Anne
10/14/03
Hi Joanne --
You can count Devin, Ryan, and I as
"yes's. I'll drop Devin off a few minutes before 4:00 and then head
back home to get Ryan off his bus for 4:05 or 4:10. Ryan and I will
circle back to your house for 4:15 or 4:20. See you then...
Tricia
10/14/03
Love you Joanne - See you next Monday - don't sweat the pumpkin
carving- you need to take your time and do what feels right - I think
of Laura often - Hug Joelle
Love,
Daphne
10/13/03
I will be there next Monday. Can I
bring something such as cider or donuts? I am looking forward to see
you and Joelle and to send a message to Laura.
Love,
PS : please tell Joelle that i
am very proud of her for doing so well in school.
Francoise
10/1/03
Joanne, I talked with
Aaron. He definitely wants to be there for the birthday celebration.
He'll do ok with it. He really misses Laura and I believe this helps
him feel a part of her with him. Talk to you soon. I miss you.
Marianne
9/23/03
Hello-
Hello-
Here is a copy of my fund-raising letter. I used the photo of Laura
and Dr. Hagstrom from the web site. I had put the photo Laura gave me
in my scrapbook and was afraid that if I removed it, I would ruin it.
Thanks again for letting me do this in Laura's name.
My sister and Amy went away for the weekend with the church Youth
Group. From what Lauren said, it was a good trip.
Keep Smiling,
Jennifer M. Martin RN, BSN
Infection Control Practitioner
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
phone: 860-545-9392
fax: 860-545-9371
9/9/03
Joanne, I do not know if you know but while Gail was talking to Aaron
before the run started one of my daughters found a penny on the ground
and gave it to Gail and then she in turn gave it to Aaron. Laura was
with us that day. The penny held the power. It was wonderful to see you
and Joelle on Sunday. It was a sad but truly rewarding day. I am glad
you made it it meant a lot to Gail. Take care and let the tears flow as
they may. God Bless and keep you,
love the crazy tutor,
Jenn
9/9/03
Joanne, I can’t help but cry for You, Joelle and Laura when I read
this. I guess I have no idea the pain. I don’t know how I could go on
daily without one of my kids. I look for pennies daily.
Don
8/30/03
Joanne,
I am so sorry to find that Laura passed away and I hope these belated
notes aren't full of more pain than condolences. I kept her web page
book marked and periodically checked to see how she was doing.
Obviously I haven't checked in some time. I have thought of you, Laura
and Joelle often as my Brittany was born just a couple of months before
Laura. When I first learned from you of her illness on one of my
chiropractic visits, I just couldn't fathom the fear and heartache that
would lie ahead. I have only one child. And when I count my blessings,
I think of families like yours that face such pain. It is a mystery why
some are chosen to walk that path.
Laura was a blessing to you for 15
years and you have Joelle and I hope that helps. It also sounds like
you have many friends and neighbors and a whole community that is there
to help. I am sure the pain never goes away but through your pictures
you have some great memories as well. Let those be remembered most. My
deepest sympathies and prayers to all of you.
Claudia Jacques-Soto
8/19/03
Hi Joanne:
It's good hearing from you. It's hard to believe that Joelle is going
to Middle School. I still remember her as a little girl holding hands
with Laura as she walked. I can understand your mixed feelings
however, you should embrace this experience as a new beginning for
both of you and an opportunity to build on the beautiful memories you
have of Laura as a student there. It's Joelle's time to shine and
flourish into a beautiful young woman, just like your beloved Laura.
I know that you both miss Laura very much but, it's nice to hear that
you're trying to move on and enjoy each other. It's ok to be sad but,
remember that we care about you and Joelle and are here when you need
to cry, laugh and remember.
I'm looking forward to having you visit. Jacqueline is growing up so
quickly- she's developed her own little personality and has become a
very independent little person rather than the tiny baby I held in my
arms not too long ago.
Talk to you soon.
Love,
Dina
8/19/03
Where has the summer gone. I imagine some days drag and others fly
by. It is amazing how strong the spirit of the youth are. They tend
to have a far better understanding of death than we do. I find that I
get said as a mother thinking of your and Gail's loss as well as other
the other mothers and find tears falling. But I turn to my girls who
have conversations with the angels above and a new breath comes out.
I then try to find peace that there are several special angels and
stars up there looking out for my family and making sure we get
through. He never gives us more than we can handle. The harder our
path the greater our opening into his Kingdom. That gets me in a
better mood too. Laura's just keeping it warm for you and
entertaining your parents. They must have needed her too.
Take care and happy shopping!! How fun is that?
Clothes and shoes are
not the same anymore.
God bless and always thinking of you,
Jenn Brokaw
8/19/03
Joanne,
Good to hear that you are keeping yourself busy and coping as best you
can.
Best regards,
Gary Hyde
8/18/03
Hi, forgot to tell you that your box arrived here Thursday. I saw
Michelle Friday and gave it to her since James had stayed at home with
Daddy. I haven't heard yet if he liked what was inside or not.
Joseph said he would give it to him. He also said he found 5 pennies
in my driveway on the way over from the post office so we put them in
our special bank. He is going to a new school next Tuesday and asked
if I thought the new teacher would like to hear about Laura and her
pennies from heaven. I said I thought that would be a wonderful idea.
James is starting kindergarten and when Joseph told him about show and
tell, he said he wants to take some of his pennies in on the first day
to talk about them. So, the news of Laura Angel and her pennies is
spreading, bringing joy and hope to all they touch.
Love to you both, Barb
8/8/03
Dear Friends,
The countdown for Nikki's Run has officially begun! It is
exactly one month from today,
Sunday morning, September 7th!
Registration begins at 7:30 am, Wheelchair racers at 8:50am. Runners
start at 9am, and the Walk starts at 10 am. I have registration forms
now, so please contact me if you need them! If you pre-register, the
first 250 people get tee shirts! But you can register on Sept 7th.
It would be great to design your own individual or team tee
shirts to wear that day, with a photo or photo button of your loved
one (s) who have cancer, or who are a survivor or an angel. I really
want to show our support to all of the children who battle this
disease!
I hope to see all of you on September 7th at Manchester
Community College. Call or email me for info. Please feel free to
forward this to all of your friends and family! This is the only run
in our state I know of that is Just for Kids with cancer....lets show
them how much we care:)
Love, Gail and her angel
8/4/03
Hi Joanne,
Although I haven't written lately, I check the website regularly and
pray for you and Joelle daily. It is nice to read your updates and I
appreciate you continuing to share your life with everyone. There
have been many occasions when I was very stressed about something or
in a "difficult" situation, when there in front of me lies a penny! I
smile and thank Laura for being with me when needed. She continues to
be an inspiration. My best to you and Joelle. Love Laurie