8/30/02
Dearest Friend,
Our love and support are with you always. We continue our prayers and hope for a miracle.

Love to all of you.
Nidia

8/30/02
Joanne,
You, Laura and Joelle have been doing great pulling through each battle with your faith in God. Latch on to the Guiding Light and God will pull you through this one too!
We are all praying for you, Laura and Joelle!
Lots of love
Sushma

8/30/02
Joanne
Just so all of you know your family is in our thoughts.  Hoping Laura's pain clears quickly.   The Santiago's are made of tough stuff.  Hope Dr. H. comes up with what will stop the lymphoma!  Stay strong!
Love, Debbie

8/30/02
Dear Aunt Joanne,
       Let Joelle stay with us for the school year or at least until Christmas.  I hope Laura gets better and can go to Massachusetts soon.  I'm praying for everyone and hope that the Lymphoma goes away. 

                                           Love,
                                     Alexa

8/26/02
God Bless you all.  Our prayers and love are with you all, The Squillaro's xxxooo

8/26/02
Joanne,
  Thanks for the continued updates.  I cannot begin to imagine what the three of you are going through. Your faith and prayers are your best friends  right now.  Continue your battle knowing everyone is praying and pulling for you.
My best to Joelle as she begins school next week.
Love to all of you, Laurie

8/26/02

Dear Joanne,
                    I am deeply saddened to hear the news. Please know that you all are in my heart, prayers and thoughts. I am respecting your wish for privacy.
                    Love,
                            Aunt Linda

8/24/02
Dear Joanne,

My heart aches for you.  I cannot believe this sad news.  I will continue prayers day and night for Laura, Joelle and you.  May you be comforted in the love of the family and friends who surround you.

When I was very ill, Sister Rosanna told me that Jesus was suffering with me and crying with me.  She said," God does not want to see His children weep.  So, He makes sure that we always get blessings from whatever happens to us."

Sister Rosanna is praying for all of you.
May you be filled with many blessings from God.

With Much Love,
Kathryn

8/24/02

Joanne- a temporary setback, we pray that it will go into remission immediately. You all are in my prayers. Love and Hugs to everyone, Rosalie

8/23/02

Joanne,
I want to let you know how much you and Laura are in my heart today. I pray that Laura is truly in remission. I know God holds her in his hands.
Blessings and Peace,
Salin

8/23/02

Joanne:
I am truly heart sick to hear this latest news ....but my faith in Laura to handle this setback is very strong. Her determination to recover has been extraordinary and I have no doubt will remain so.
Prayers and love to you all,
Beth

8/23/02

Dear Joanne -

It isn't the news we were hoping for but we need to be strong and continue the prayers for Laura's sake.  She's been through so very much and you need to take the time to consider all options.  Know we are standing by you and the girls and whatever decisions you make with God's guidance.  The internet is abuzz with prayers for Laura and you and Joelle.  We love you all and send purple passionate prayers to all.

I love you my friend.  Stay strong -

Love        Jacci     xoxoxoxoxoxo

8/23/02

Joanne,

All my love and prayers for you, Laura and Joelle.

Joe and I are praying with all our hearts for you.

Love
Nidia

8/23/02
Oh Joanne, what a rollercoaster.  My heart is broken for you.  This is such  bad news.   I have never stopped praying for my Santiago family.  It goes, it comes, it can go again.  Just know that I love you all and that I keep you all in thoughts and prayers.  Hugs, Leslie

8/23/02

Joanne -

Don't know when you'll have time to look at your emails, but I hope that when you do find this one that you are set on your next course.  This must have been such an emotional upheaval for all three of you - breaks my heart to even think about it.  But you've all stayed the course through everything up to now and it's always been the right decision.

Be brave and know that there are many, many people out here thinking and praying the right thoughts and wishes.

Whatever else you need, we'll be here.

Ketchiffs

8/23/02

Joanne,

God Bless you all.  You are in my prayers always,

Maryellen

8/23/02

Joanne,

God Bless you all.  You are in my prayers always,

Maryellen

8/23/02

Joanne,

You have our hearts, prayers and support.

Love,

Daphne and Ed, Alex and Peter

8/23/02

Our prayers are with all of you.

Love, Sara & Arthur

8/23/02

Dear Joanne,
      Laura, you, and Joelle are in our prayers as she continues to valiantly fight this disease.  She is lucky to have you as a Mother and Joelle as her sister.   Your family's determination and faith are an example for all of us.   
Love,
Rick and Lil Diachenko

8/23/02

Karen

8/23/02

Dear Joann,

Please know that many prayers and positive thoughts are there for Laura and the family.  I wish there was more we could do but know for now we must be the support team and let the experts do their job.

Love and prayers for you,

Linda Pendergast

8/22/02
Joanne --

I will pray with all my heart. She's so sweet. You are amazing. I want to be there with you. Joelle is on stand-by ... everyone's on stand-by. We wait, we pray, we smile for Laura. She's so beautiful.
Love, Peace:
Judy 

8/22/02

Dear Joanne:
My, you're up late!  I thought we were the only ones who stay up this late!  Just got your e-mail and wanted to send a note of encouragement.  Even though it has really been a rollercoaster ride with many ups and downs, there have been so many positive gains made by Laura lately that have been amazing.  Keep your spirits up and continue to have faith beyond what is reasonable to expect.  That was Jesus' message to so many of those to whom he granted miracles.  We, as do so many others whom Laura has touched, continue to pray for her and send the powerful energy of our love.  Wishing you both a peaceful sleep.  Hope you got the Martin Doman CD.  Love and Prayers Always,  Ken and Mary

8/22/02

YOU HAVE ALL OUR PRAYERS AND OUR HEARTS

Love,
Daphne

8/22/02

8/22/02

Dear Joanne,
    I will certainly pray extra prayers that this event be absolutely nothing to worry about for Laura.  I am also praying for you.
    "Trust in the Lord for His mercy is great and His love endures forever."
    With Lots of Love and tons of prayers,
    Kathryn

8/22/02

Hi Joanne,

Just one more obstacle to overcome.  I guess it seems like it will never end!  We will keep praying for Laura and your entire family.  God Bless You All and give you much needed and deserved continued strength!

Mal

8/22/02

All my prayers and offerings for this to come out fine.

Karen

8/22/02

 I will certainly be praying!!  Don't give up.
Love

Laurie

8/22/02

8/22/02

Oh, Joanne, what a roller coaster ride you are all on. My heart goes out to you. Stay
hopeful as you always are, and I will keep praying. Love, Jane Ellen

8/22/02

Joanne,
We are all praying and hoping this is nothing. Please keep the faith.
Love
Sushma

8/22/02

Dear Joanne, We will continue to pray for you and your family.  Laura is a strong and vibrant young lady who will fight whatever comes her way.  We are all thinking of you constantly.  God Bless you .
Love, Marguerite

8/22/02

Thanks for keeping us updated during a tough time.  We ache for you, Laura, and Joelle.  It's difficult to know what to say.  Most of us have not had the experiences you are having.  We all know there will be ups and downs with recovery.  Well, this is one of the "downs".  We need to have faith that Thursday's biopsy results will be good.  Laura has tremendous strength as does her family.  Know that so many of us are thinking and praying for you each day!
Love, Debbie   

8/22/02

8/22/02

Believe me we haven't stopped praying--extra hard right now though!!  love us

8/22/02

Joanne,

I will pray that it is nothing.  Laura needs a BIG BREAK!!   I will be thinking of you. 

Take care,
Love,

Lina

8/19/02
 

8/19/02 Dear Joanne, Thank you God!  What great news!  We are so excited that Laura and Joelle are now preparing for the blood marrow transplant!  I cannot believe how many tests Laura has had already to be sure all is well for Boston.  Again and always our thoughts and many prayers are with you, Joelle and Laura.  Love and hugs, Carol T.

8/19/02

Praise God, Praise God, Praise God!!!!

I'm still tingling all over!

8/19/02
Joanne:  What joy!  We are so happy Laura is in REMISSION!  Mara and I hugged each other as we read your journal entry!!  We'll pray that things continue to go well.  We plan to be in the hospital this week for chemo.   Looking forward to seeing you!  Give  Laura a hug from us!     
Anne, Bill and Mara

8/19/02
You guys are amazing!   We are still praying.  Heard Laura's name in church this morning as well.  Much love... The Tates

8/19/02

Hi, Joanne!
Thank you for the great news about Laura. I just returned from the Jersey shore and was delighted to see your e-mail. As always I will keep Laura in my prayers and the family of course as she proceeds for the bone marrow transplant.
Love, Jane Ellen

8/19/02
Dear Joanne,

I will spread the word and I will continue to pray.  Everyone is so grateful to our God for this blessing and we trust Him to grant Laura's request to be healed.

Thanks for asking-my tooth and back are coming along.

Love,
Mary

8/19/02

Aunt jo we are so happy... mom and i had to digest it a bit after you told us...we couldn't believe it..first reaction was relief and tears..then we were happy happy happy.....abuelo and abuela send their love and more prayers so that everything goes well with the transplant.....tell laura now she gets to come and visit us..he he...
ok..i've got to go to work...
love always,
"your favorite niece"
jd

8/17/02
Fantastic! I knew she could do it! I bet you are all breathing quite a few sighs of relief! Our love and prayers are with you all well into the future. Give your girls a hug for me. Love, Barb

8/17/02

8/16/02
Joanne,
Way to go! Give Laura a big hug for me.
Best regards to everyone,
Carl

8/16/02
Yea!!!  Thank God for the good news!  Thank  Laura for her beautiful fighting spirit, thank you for always being there!!  Many blessings!
Cheryl

8/16/02

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