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MESSAGE BOARD Archive December 2002Thank you for visiting! You can click here to add to Simon's Message Board.
Sunday, December 29, 2002 -- 15:38:37 (EST) Name: Gari Stein Thursday, December 26, 2002 -- 11:23:44 (EST) Name: Kris Hopkins -- Email: khopkins@mail.colgate.edu Location: Clinton, NY Well, Happy Almost New Year! And may 2003 bring you and your family lots of hope and strength and love. Peace from Kris, Rob, Emily, Danny, and Laura Tuesday, December 24, 2002 -- 11:01:05 (EST) Name: Bill Hilton -- Email: bhilton881@earthlink.net Location: Sunnyvale, CA USA Tuesday, December 24, 2002 -- 09:22:30 (EST) Name: Erik Location: Davidsonville, MD There's a very special birthday coming up tomorrow - one we celebrate every year. It's the birthday of Jesus. I hope that you celebrate Christmas this year and that you get to know and learn that he's the reason for this whole 'Christmas' thing. If you ask Mom and Dad, they can tell you all about it! Have a great week! God bless - Erik, Michele, Sarah, Erickson Tuesday, December 24, 2002 -- 09:16:52 (EST) Name: Erik Location: Davidsonville, MD Well, one year gone by. And what an up-and-down ride it's been! From hundreds of miles away, we've loved being able, through the miracle of technology, to follow so closely your life and story. I suspect it's a long shot, but just after Christmas, I'll be in Grann's hometown. If you're there between the 26th and 29th, I'd love to see you! Sorry , no plane ride this time, but how about some sledding?? We don't get to do much of that in Maryland, so it's a special treat to do that in Oberlin. Grace and Peace, Erik Tuesday, December 24, 2002 -- 02:45:30 (EST) Name: Marcie Obstfeld -- Email: ppimarcie Location: Irvine, CA USA Monday, December 23, 2002 -- 10:23:47 (EST) Name: Liza, Mike, Jolan &Jenna Burger -- Email: ltburger@hotmail.com Location: Ithaca, NY Just wanted to wish you the blessings of Christmas! We're hoping that the new year brings good news and a fresh start for all of you. much love and good wishes, Liza, Mike, Jolan & Jenna Sunday, December 22, 2002 -- 06:01:50 (EST) Name: Gerda und Kurt Faulhammer -- Email: kurt.faulhammer@aon.at Location: Vienna, Austria PS. Neues Österreich-Wort: Palatschinke. Papa soll Dir sagen, was damit gemeint ist. Alles Liebe von Tante Gerda und Onkel Kurti Sunday, December 22, 2002 -- 01:00:25 (EST) Name: Becky DeRosia -- Email: becky_derosia@yahoo.com Location: Pleasant Grove , Utah You probably don't know me, but me and my family used to live very close to you in Ann Arbor until we moved last spring. Maybe you played with my son Jacob out on the playground sometimes? I wanted to write and tell you that because of you I was able to be very brave this fall when I had to go to the hospital. I had a sickness called Pancreatitis.(it's a VERY bad stomach ache) They had to poke me with lots of needles and give me medicine that I didn't like and they made me drink things that didn't taste very good at all. And do you know what? My 6 yr old Jacob said to me, "Come on Mom, you can be brave....if Simon can do all these things, so can you!" And he was right! I thought about you every time the doctors made me do something I didn't like and I knew I could be brave just like you! Thanks Simon! Becky DeRosia PS I am so glad to see you're going to kindergarten and looking so good in the picture of you on your bike! Friday, December 20, 2002 -- 16:15:57 (EST) Name: Gari Stein Thursday, December 19, 2002 -- 11:37:57 (EST) Name: Kris Hopkins -- Email: khopkins@mail.colgate.edu Location: Clinton, NY I'm so thrilled for you, Simon, that you're off to Kindergarten now -- I know Laura's been enjoying her year so far. Meeting new friends, learning new stuff, and just generally having fun in school seems to be the general theme of things for her and, I assume, for you, too! I have to say, even though I haven't written much lately, I've been thinking about you a LOT -- and from a slightly different perspective than usual.... You see, for a while now my body has been sending me some signals that it wasn't altogether healthy, and I had to be very brave (like you've been) while the doctors and nurses did some tests on me, too, so they could figure out what was going on. Everytime they took some blood, I thought of all the times you've had to be brave about having your blood taken. And when I've gone into the hospital for a procedure where they had to give some of that "sleepy medicine," I've thought of all the times you've been brave about having people poke you and check you and do weird things to you, some of which have been kind of yucky, right? But I drew great strength from your example -- I told myself, "Simon can do it; so I can, too!" :-) So you were a BIG help to me! I'm glad to say that when all was said and done, my doctor said the symptoms I was experiencing could be cured by some commonsense, taking-good-care-of-my-body kinds of things. And you know what one thing is that I'm going to try -- again, following your good lead? YOGA! I've asked for a tape for Christmas and am *really* hoping I'll get it. I'm already excited about learning all those great poses you've talked about.... And my daughter Emily said she'd do it along with me (she learned some yoga in gym at school, so I figure she can be my coach). Maybe the other guys in our family will want to try it, too! So thanks for helping me through this uncertain time in my own life, Simon -- even though you probably didn't even *know* you were helping me, you were! :-) We'll keep thinking of you guys and hoping for some conclusive and good results on your own tests. In the meantime, have a great holiday season, and enjoy the snow! Love, Kris, Rob, Emily, Danny, and Laura Thursday, December 19, 2002 -- 11:37:14 (EST) Name: Kris Hopkins -- Email: khopkins@mail.colgate.edu Location: Clinton, NY I'm so thrilled for you, Simon, that you're off to Kindergarten now -- I know Laura's been enjoying her year so far. Meeting new friends, learning new stuff, and just generally having fun in school seems to be the general theme of things for her and, I assume, for you, too! I have to say, even though I haven't written much lately, I've been thinking about you a LOT -- and from a slightly different perspective than usual.... You see, for a while now my body has been sending me some signals that it wasn't altogether healthy, and I had to be very brave (like you've been) while the doctors and nurses did some tests on me, too, so they could figure out what was going on. Everytime they took some blood, I thought of all the times you've had to be brave about having your blood taken. And when I've gone into the hospital for a procedure where they had to give some of that "sleepy medicine," I've thought of all the times you've been brave about having people poke you and check you and do weird things to you, some of which have been kind of yucky, right? But I drew great strength from your example -- I told myself, "Simon can do it; so I can, too!" :-) So you were a BIG help to me! I'm glad to say that when all was said and done, my doctor said the symptoms I was experiencing could be cured by some commonsense, taking-good-care-of-my-body kinds of things. And you know what one thing is that I'm going to try -- again, following your good lead? YOGA! I've asked for a tape for Christmas and am *really* hoping I'll get it. I'm already excited about learning all those great poses you've talked about.... And my daughter Emily said she'd do it along with me (she learned some yoga in gym at school, so I figure she can be my coach). Maybe the other guys in our family will want to try it, too! So thanks for helping me through this uncertain time in my own life, Simon -- even though you probably didn't even *know* you were helping me, you were! :-) We'll keep thinking of you guys and hoping for some conclusive and good results on your own tests. In the meantime, have a great holiday season, and enjoy the snow! Love, Kris, Rob, Emily, Danny, and Laura Tuesday, December 17, 2002 -- 08:28:44 (EST) Name: Sibylle v. Rosen -- Email: sibylle.von.rosen@de.debitel.com Location: Stuttgart, Germany Sibylle Tuesday, December 17, 2002 -- 00:17:40 (EST) Name: Annette Steve and Rowan We are out here checking up on you as usual. Like seeing you with your bike each time we open your page. Got your Grandma's great Christmas letter today. Hope you turn out to be a great writer like her. I saw an old friend of mine today in San Francisco and he told me his step daughter was just accepted to Oberlin so maybe your Grandma and Grandad will meet her some day. Maybe she will even get to take a Chemistry class from your "retired" grandad. I told him his daughter had made a great choice considerng Rowan and you wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for your grandparents all meeting in Oberlin. We are in the process of getting the inside of our house painted so we are all topsy turvy and haven't been able to get an Xmas tree yet. But we have some pretty lights outside. Your great aunt Lee comes on Wed so the painting will stop tomorrow for an Xmas break and we will get to start getting ready for a visit from Madi and Lexi too. We love you all and hope you have a great Christmas. Sounds like you might go to Indianapolis? Have fun. Love, asr Monday, December 16, 2002 -- 23:33:36 (EST) Name: Doris S. Young -- Email: dsyoung@roanoke.infi.net Location: Roanoke, VA USA You don't know me, but my husband, Lewis Young is your Grandmother Ann's cousin. We live in Virginia. We were so glad to visit your web site and see how well you are doing. I know you are enjoying kindergarten and having loads of fun. You look like you would be so much fun to be around and would enjoy all sorts of games. Maybe sometime you can send me an e-mail to tell me what kind of games you like to play. I like to play computer games and watch sports on TV. Keep up the good news because we all love you. Sunday, December 15, 2002 -- 15:54:29 (EST) Name: amy -- Email: asheon@umich.edu Location: ann arbor, MI I was SOOOO happy to hear you got to start kindergarten! I was reading back through your mother's musings--so beautifully written---and saw that your birthday is just 2 weeks before my son's, who also started kindergarden this year. I talk about you often to my own children and they always join me in wishing the best for you and your family. Saturday, December 14, 2002 -- 23:09:33 (EST) Name: tracey metry Location: ann arbor, mi happy days to you mary, markus and miriam as you adjust to your wonderful new routines. tracey Thursday, December 12, 2002 -- 08:24:32 (EST) Name: Lee Williams Wednesday, December 11, 2002 -- 13:46:28 (EST) Name: anne, tom, and Johannes -- Email: doyleyad@stolaf.edu Location: Northfield, MN USA xoxooxo anne Wednesday, December 11, 2002 -- 08:48:14 (EST) Name: Melissa Eljamal Tuesday, December 10, 2002 -- 22:32:54 (EST) Name: Susan Hartman Monday, December 09, 2002 -- 20:43:29 (EST) Name: Rebecca -- Email: rebecca37cross@hotmail.com Location: Oberlin, OH USA Happy Kindergarten to you! I met with some college friends of your mom's this weekend, and they enjoyed seeing your "off-to-school" photos. (The ASCommittee all send their regards and warm wishes to you, Mary.) I'm sure Schuyler in particular will love to hear (or read) about the details of Simon's schooldays soon. We all send big love to our strong boy! your Oberlin friends, Rebecca, Randy, Emma Rose & Schuyler Monday, December 09, 2002 -- 11:54:16 (EST) Name: Kyla Boyse -- Email: kylaboyse@comcast.net Location: Ann Arbor, MI We were glad to see all of you in church on Sunday. What a happy week Simon had at school! Let's see, Simon, I wonder which "special" you have on Fridays. I will guess. I am guessing that you have Music on Fridays. Am I right? Ok, maybe I had a big clue, since Victor goes to kindergarten, too, and he has music once a week. Now another school-week is starting. Now you are an expert! Have a good time! Love, Kyla, Scott, Victor and Alita Monday, December 09, 2002 -- 09:19:48 (EST) Name: Gari Stein Monday, December 09, 2002 -- 09:19:22 (EST) Name: Gari Stein Sunday, December 08, 2002 -- 23:44:20 (EST) Name: Mary Craig -- Email: mfcraig@umich.edu Location: Ann Arbor, MI USA Not to put words in your mouth or pressure on you to write a note on somebody's Web page, but I have to admit I've been checking the Message Board pretty often lately, looking for signs of support and connection. It's wonderful to have Simon so actively involved in the normal routines of 5-year-old life. Our lives overall seem to be amazingly normal at the moment. As Margaret Dawson told me at church this morning, "Normal is a big deal." Meanwhile, we await the next news of Simon's progress against his disease. The coming week will bring no new testing, only routine blood work to check if his blood cells are too depleted after the radiation therapy. So far, Simon is "holding his own" without transfusions. The week after next will bring more tests (CT scan, bone marrow biopsy/aspirate, Echo cardiogram). He may also have a repeat of the MIBG scan, which was done last week but yielded no readable results. Anyway, if you've been thinking you might write us, don't hold back. We're out here, reading, and looking for strength, humor, and the wonderful warm fuzzies of reading caring words from so many friends! Love, Mary Sunday, December 08, 2002 -- 16:15:02 (EST) Name: Amy Olson Location: Seattle, Hope you're having fun at kindergarten! love, Amy Friday, December 06, 2002 -- 15:46:43 (EST) Name: Michelle Stempien -- Email: michelle_s@kiarts.org Location: Plainwell, MI USA Hi Mary! :) Thursday, December 05, 2002 -- 06:29:32 (EST) Name: Christina Helms -- Email: ch50@columbia.edu Location: Milan, Italy Your mother and I knew each other at Oberlin, and I have been following your recovery on Simon's Place. When I logged on yesterday and saw you looking so healthy and happy, on your way to school, I remembered what you said a few months ago: you have cancer fighting magic in you. It's true! You have magic in you, a very strong magic - and it is winning now. I pray for you and know that you are going to be well. Enjoy school, and your wonderful family. Christina Helms Wednesday, December 04, 2002 -- 23:49:27 (EST) Name: annette Location: Oakland, CA What great news you are off to kindergarten! You looked like one happy dude in those photos. Rowan was asking about you at Thanksgiving down in Laguna wondering how you were feeling. Hope you get to go back to Laguna and visit the beach sometime in the future. You sure are lucky to get to start out kindergarten with art class. Miss you. Hope you had a fun Thanksgiving in Oberlin. Love, Annette Steve and Rowan Wednesday, December 04, 2002 -- 13:39:55 (EST) Name: Gari Stein to start ahead of schedule and that you were in time to march off to art class..Congratulations to mom and dad on number 10 and a night out...most well deserved...to marcus, the mozart music is Richard Stoltzman-The essential Clarinet-Mozart-Concerto, K,622-Quintet,K.581...enjoy.... Tuesday, December 03, 2002 -- 14:46:13 (EST) Name: anne, tom, and johannes -- Email: doyleyad@stolaf.edu Location: Northfield, MN USA all our love and huge hugs, hopefully we can see you all soon, xo anne, tom, johannes Tuesday, December 03, 2002 -- 01:45:15 (EST) Name: Julia Schwartz -- Email: j.schwartz@stafag.ch Location: Frauenfeld, Switzerland Monday, December 02, 2002 -- 23:57:29 (EST) Name: Karen Zaruba -- Email: kzaruba@umich.edu Location: Ann Arbor, MI Keep getting stronger! Monday, December 02, 2002 -- 14:42:25 (EST) Name: Katrina Zook -- Email: katrinazook@hotmail.com Location: Laramie, Woming USA I'm glad to hear things are going better for you and that you're home! It must be strange getting all of these messages from so many people you've never met, but I hope they cheer you up every once in awhile, as well as your mom and dad. I too, went to kindergarten in Ann Arbor and had a fabulous time. Enjoy! Katrina Zook MESSAGE BOARD Archive
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