Thursday, November 13, 2008
Slowly Going...
Hey y'all!!!! Its me again!!!! I've been so busy with my dad. Hospice nurses come every day to check up on him. All my relatives are here to tell him goodbye. My mom got me a counsler that I have been talking to. She is very nice. Thank you to everybody that have called and asked if they could do anything. Thats very sweet. I am personally a little stressed from all the people at my house, but they are here for a purpose. I just go into my room and do something in there. My friends threw me a suprise party over the weekend. I thought that was very nice. We had a lot of fun!!! We watched movies and danced to crazy music and shoved cake in each others faces. I also am writing a book called Untitled. It should be finished soon. I can't wait!!! I have got to go and take care of my dad. See ya!!!!
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Hannah,
Hey doll, I am so sorry, I never knew you had a blog page; I'm sorta out of the loop... Your father and family are in my prayers. I can't imagine how you feel, but I can "hear" you in these blogs. You are an inspiring young lady. I miss seeing you, hearing your laugh, and I wish I could be there for you. My best to your family... you'll all be in my thoughts.
King Most High!
Hey Hannah!!! I'm sooooooo sorry for everything you have been through. I just want to say that if you need me, I'm here for you and always will be.
I LOVE YOU HANNAH!!!
Katie S. (hint: blue toes. JK!!)
you are such an amazing girl Hannah. Your faith in God is completely inspiring. Just think how lucky your dad is...HE GETS TO GO TO HEAVEN AND BE WITH JESUS...HIS BEST FRIEND, DADDY, BROTHER, AND THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE! Man...what a cool thing to think about. God is going to take care of you and your family, and He is going to bless your socks off when you get to heaven because of your great faith. You are building up your treasures in heaven. I love you lots. Hang in there ok.
wow thats so sad hannah (its naomi) i cant belive it wow my family and i are going to pray for him and your family i so sorry do you know when you are a true sister in faith gods doing it for a purpose hang in there we are praying for you
Love Naomi Nelson
hi Hannah, me and my family love you so much and we feel sooooo sad about what you are going threw. and any time you want to plzy thats fine we love you!!!!!!!!!!
:D :O :)
Dear Hannah,
Don't worry! When you feel like God isn't watching, or that he just doesn't care remember that its those times where He's closest to you.
Love ya! God's watching :]
Moriah M.
Hi you do not know me, but I got an email from a friend and I read your blog. I am a 13 year old girl who is touched by your blog! I use to go to church with you (I sort of met you before, but I mainly remember you older sister...and at the time your mom was pregnant. You were pretty young as far as I remember). I KIND of remembered your name, and when I saw the picture of your family I KNEW who you were! I do not know much about you or your family, but you all seem like wonderful Christians who are going through a ruff rufff time! I THINK it was ABOUT 5 years ago when I last saw you, but Im not sure. Anyway, I just had to write to you and let you know that you are amazing! keep writing, stay strong, and you are in my prayers!
~Jena
I am so sorry for everything you have been through, but i am sure you are a great inspiration for everyone (including me) who have gone through some sort of problem with a sick family member.
Hey Hannah, you may not know me but I know you. I am not a stalker but I go to Paige and go to VBS at The Bridge Calvary Chapel every year and saw you as a helper for Mr. J I read every one of your blogs and thought you were a very strong person for doing this. I will pray for you and your family.
-Maricela 7th grader from Paige, just ask Hailey N.
I got an email from a friend of mine. You don't know me, and I can't possibly imagine what you are going through. I can only comment and tell you to keep your head up and your prayers rolling. :) God has a plan for all of us. You alone are sharing your strength and the word of God. Just remember to ask when you need help. There are lost of people who are here to help!
Hi Hannah,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I wish there were words I could write that would ease your stress, but I know there are none. I have two daughters and I could not image them going through what you have. Your strength is amazing!
Vanessa
Hannah -
I personally know what you are going through. I lost my father to Cancer when I was only 10 years old.
I am a member of the American Cancer Society and want to pass some information on to you. You and your family can call 1-800-ACS-2345 24/7 to talk with someone about what you are going through. You can also log onto www.cancer.org.
Another great place here in the Desert is Gildas Club - their information is www.gildasclub.org
They have all kinds of activities for kids and families just like you who are going through cancer with a loved one.
Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you and your family. Stay strong and know that we are all thinking about you.
Tina (Kayleighs mom)
Hannah -
I personally know what you are going through. I lost my father to Cancer when I was only 10 years old.
I am a member of the American Cancer Society and want to pass some information on to you. You and your family can call 1-800-ACS-2345 24/7 to talk with someone about what you are going through. You can also log onto www.cancer.org.
Another great place here in the Desert is Gildas Club - their information is www.gildasclub.org
They have all kinds of activities for kids and families just like you who are going through cancer with a loved one.
Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you and your family. Stay strong and know that we are all thinking about you.
Tina (Kayleighs mom)
Hannah,
I to am very sorry for what you are going thru but it brings me happiness to see the love a daughter has for her dad and how strongf you need to be. god blessed you with a great dad and god blessed this world with you to keep faith and his love going very strong i hope you enjoy the time with your dad while he is here and keep him alive in your heart for everyone to know. myu love and prayers for your big heart and your family
Hannah,
You don't know me but I just recently learned of you throuth Relay for Life, which I got involved with because of losing my friend and co-worker Fernando to Cancer, who was only 42 years old. Cancer really suchs and I miss him so mush! You are so much though that your Dad will get to go to a wonderful place after he passes he will get to go and be with his heavenly Father. I know losing your Father at such a young age has to be really hard and I am really glad that your Mother found someone for you to talk with about it! I lost my Mother 13 years ago this past Saturday and I still miss her so very much it still feels like it was yesterday but it really does get easier with time. My Father who I lost 8 years ago this past June (also in part to cancer) also seems like it was only yesterday to me sometimes. Anyway what I wanted to say to you was I think you creating this blog was a really great idea to help express your feelings and frustration in what you are feeling. I also thought it might help you to know that even older people know how you feel!
Vallerie
Hi Hannah,
I just wanted to tell you that I understand what you are going through. As a person who lost a friend/co-worker a few month ago to cancer. It was so very difficult to see what he went through with his battle and I can quite understand that you are having a hard time with what you are going through. I am very glad that your Mother got someone for you to talk to and that you have created this blog to help you through it as well. I wish you luck with your battle and I will keep you and your family, especially your Dad in my prayers.
Vallerie
Hannah!
I just heard of your blog and had to come online with you. I know you're family, mostly your Mom, from choir at Southwest Community Church and I saw you all at Relay for Life this year.
I feel for you on that house full of visitors, being out of routine can be tough. I LOVE your attitude on God and that you know He's got the best plans for you and your family.
I just wanted to say that you are loved, I cannot imagine what you're going through, I'm thankful that you know that God is going through it right alone with you. He loves you all!
Much love to you and your family,
Linda Matsko
Keep up the good work with the blog and the counselor!
Hannah,
You don't know me, and I know you only through your blog. Common friends from the Relay For Life informed me of your father's condition and what you and your family are facing. Your "story" touched me because I have a daughter who is the same age as you. It would break my heart if she had to go through what you're going through. I would only hope my daughter would know how much I love her and how I would want her to seek out and treasure all the blessings that God has given, even during these challenging times. It might be difficult to see those blessings right now, but in time I'm sure they will become clear. I have to imagine that your father would want this for you, as well.
Hannah, even though we don't know each other, we share the same God. Our family will be saying our prayers for you and your family.
Hi Hannah,
So very sorry to hear your dad is not getting better. I was acquainted with your mom years ago, when we used to attend SWCC, and last May our small church was lucky to have Mr. J (and you) putting on a VBS program for our small church in the desert. Anyhow, I admire your faith more than anything - it sounds like you and the family are at peace leaving it in God's hands. After all, He is in control. Know that families across the desert and who knows where else are lifting you in prayer!
hannah,
i am sooooooooooo sorry about your dad pease tell me if you need anything!!!!!!!
-alex
Hi Hannah, I am sorry your father is dying. I appreciate everything you have shared in these blogs. I would resent it too, if my house was full of people/visitors. It takes a lot of energy to entertain people. I am sure your mother must be tired too. Take care of yourself. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Linda Carden, American Cancer Society Relay for Life participant.
Hannah-
I know I don't know you very well, but I can really relate to what you are saying. When I say I can relate, I don't mean that I have ever experienced something quite like what you're going through, but something similar. When I was 7 years old my 6 year old best best friend and her entire family died in a plane crash. Simple. When My parents first told me, it hit me like a bomb. I remember every single detail.
I know it goes against everything you've probably heard, but time doesn't heal things like these. Like when your friend punches you in the eye, your eye will heal, but just the fact that your bff punched you will always hurt.
sincerely,
Rachel from wen. thearter class
Hannah, My name is Trisha and my daughter Katie goes to school with you. I got an email that talked about your blog. My mom has been fighting CLL (a form of cancer)for quite some time now and it amazes me that something so cruel can be a part of our lives. Please know however, that you have many friends, and even strangers, all around you who are will help you out and hold you up if/when you need it. Cherish every moment and love like it is your last breath and you will have memories to last for an eternity. I am sure your dad is a very special man and you will forever be in each others hearts.
Keep up the blog entries. You are an inspiration to the world and there are so many sending your dad and your family love and prayers and healing white light.
Hannah, I was referred to your blog through a Girl Scout. How pleased God must be with you! You truly are an inspiration, and a great witness to many people. You really have a way with words, and I hope you will continue to use that gift as God leads you. Our family knows Mr. J - and I'm glad you could have that time with him. My therapist has a brain tumor, and asked me to continue seeing him while he went through chemo. I can relate to some of the things you talk about. I know this is harder than hard. I'm glad you know that God is with you and your family every step of the way. I'm glad you know your dad will be happy and pain free in Heaven. I'm glad you know you will all see each other again someday. I know it doesn't take all the pain and fear away, it just helps. My prayers will be with you from now on, as will those of the rest of my family. Please don't be slow to ask others for help or comfort - remember, giving to you may be the way God chooses to bless them!
Ann
Hannah - You don't know me, but a friend forwarded your blog. I have 2 daughters that are at your school, one in 7th and one in 6th. My Dad also has cancer, and God has seen fit to keep him around - it's been 7 years since his diagnosis. You are showing remarkable strength and you will be in my prayers. Hospice was a good idea...both of my sisters are hospice nurses and I know how caring they can be.
Stay strong!
Hi Hannah!
I just found out that you had a blog.
You probably don't remember me. I brought over a meal to your family last year and I remember thinking how amazing your Mom is and I remember also thinking that you kids were amazing too.
I am keeping you and your family in my prayers and now that I know you have a blog, I'll be reading. You are an amazing girl and I am so proud of you and your faith in the LORD through this difficult time. HE will take care of you and your family!
Rozanne
Hannah,
My heart aches for the pain you and your family are experiencing right now. I watched my sweet great aunt slowly die of this terrible disease. The greatest comfort I had was that her mortal pain would soon be gone. I still miss her terribly but one day I will see her again. I know she is with her mom & dad, brother and husband in God and Jesus presence. Keep your tremendous faith in Jesus and he will guide and comfort you.
Jan Jenkins (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Hello Hannah,
I am in awe of your spirit. Your belief will get you through these hard times. I believe that God places gifts(people) in your journey to help you through this. I know your path is carefully taken care of.
Take care of yourself.
Ms. H
Hi Hannah-
I am Kayleigh Stimpson's aunt. You are one brave girl. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Hi!
I don't even know you, but I heard about your blog through some people and i was interested. I wanted to hear your story. I am so sad to hear about your dad. I can't even imagine what it would be like. But don't worry, God has a plan for you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
Hi Hannah,
You probably do not remember me, but I was in your second grade class. I am so sorry to hear about you father...um...remember Jesus loves you. Keepin you in my prayers.
Love,
Jasmine
WOW! What a lot to have to deal with so young. You are truly an inspiration to others. I lost my oldest brother to cancer and my father just 3 years ago, but I had many good years with them. Just know that he will always be with you and crossing over is never a good-bye. My prayers are with you and your family, it sounds like you have a lot of people who love you around you too. I will continue to read your blogs as they are inspiring. Thank you for sharing with others your insights that can help so many others going through what you are going through or might go through at sometime in their lives. God Bless you and your family.
Hi, Hannah,
I am so sorry to hear about what you and your family are going through. My thoughts and prayers go with all of you. I am a teacher at LQHS and my own neice was diagnosed with Lymphoma cancer about a year ago. Luckily for her, she is doing very well now, and she went through chemo and radiation too. She is only 34 years old and a middle school teacher in El Cajon. She has three little girls. One is seven years old, one just turned six years, and the youngest is three years old. My neice found out that she was pregnant about a month after her last treatment, and she is expecting a little boy at the end of this month. We still have her in our prayers as I will add your family and you in my prayers as well. God Bless you and I want you to know that my neice also had a blog, which she felt helped her alot through the toughest year of her life. Take care and maybe someday you will be my student at LQHS.
Hi Hannah! I am sorry I haven't been on your blog site for a while. I am sure you are feeling stressed out with everyone asking how you are and how they can help. Please know that I am here for you 24/7 if you need a shoulder to lean on or someone to vent to. -Mr. C
Hi Hannah,
I don't know you, or your family. My heart goes out for all of you. To see this from your perspective, and your Dads. It's painfull. I know you are strong, but inside you have to be in so much pain, that you can't let the world see it. You can only let out a little at a time. Then close the door on it. I know God never gives us more than we can handle, sometimes I just wish he didn't trust me so much. I've had 7 people die in my family since 2000. Some I've lived throught taking care of them, other's I made promise's I couldn't keep. Then other's coming home from one funeral to find out two days later someone else has dies. It's rough, wanting to be alone with your
Dad, yet knowing you have to share. I'll pray for you and your Dad, and family. Your blog was a good idea.
Karen
Hannah,
My name is Mrs. Meadows. I am a teacher at La Quinta High School. My sister is a teacher at Paige. This is her first year there. Her name is Mrs. Zengler. I am so impressed with your openess, maturity, and faith in such a difficult time in your life. I lost my grandfather to cancer two years ago. He went on hospice at the start of the summer and went to heaven by August. It was so difficult to see him wither away. He was so ill and so tired. It got to a point where we had to tell him it was okay to leave us. Sometimes they hang on because they want to make sure all of their loved ones are okay and have said their goodbyes. Its amazing the strength and selflessness they have. The day he left us was bittersweet. I was sad to see him go, but happy to know he was no longer suffering and had joined loved ones and God in heaven. The song they played as we said our final goodbyes as they carried him out of his house was "Some where over the Rainbow" by IZ. Look it up. While it makes you cry, it is also so uplifting. Enjoy the time you have left with your dad on earth and look forward to reuniting with him in the future. God Bless!
Hi Hannah (& Kailey & family)--It's Mrs. Amidei. I just found out about this site today. It looks great. I'm so sorry that your family is going through this cancer. I do mean family, because a serious illness impacts everyone in the home. I very much enjoyed having your sisiter in class last year and (with any luck) will be able to have you in 2009. If you need anything--especially during these emotionally draining holidays--please call. You know my room number & I think K still has my home number. Recording these moments, even though they are bitter-sweet, will give you a lot of peace. Love to you all.
Dear Hannah,
I met you at Debbi and Chris's house and then also at Nan and Jory's house through our small group if you can remember, I was pregnant then and we talked about babies! I read your blog because Tina Stimpson sent it through our school email and I am a first grade teacher at Reagan Elementary. She told us to read it and when I read who it was from I wanted to read it right away, knowing your family just a little. Wow, you are an inspiration to all of us with your courage and faith. We should all be so blessed. It is so wonderful for your family to have such a deep faith in God because of course that is what will get you through anything. I just want you to know I will pray for you and your family; I am so glad to have met you!
Love in Christ,
Angella
I LOVE YOUR BOOK "UNTITLED" THAT YOU ARE WRITING!!! YOU SHOULD POST IT ON HERE!
-Sarah D. (Angela's sister from Mr. J camp)
P.S. The CAPS are to show my excitement!!
That is so sad I feel so sorry!! I kinda know how you feel, but in smaller amounts, last Thursday my mom, sister, uncle, and sister's friend were hit and I was so terrified!
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