Merel Duursma's Guest Book (Part 1)

Name:: jessica dubar
Email:: butterfley@aol.com
Location:: chicago, il united states
Date:: Tuesday June 04, 2002 00:39:59 GMT
Comments:: hi merel and ellen, did your mom tell you? i got engaged to a wonderful man that owns a pizza place at navy pier -- remember when you were here all the fun we had -- i can't wait until your next visit! i have a favor to ask you -- i'm going to email you right now! love, jessica xoxoxoxox

Name:: Sean Ryan
Email:: RyanSP1969@yahoo.com
Location:: Edgewood, PA USA
Date:: Tuesday June 04, 2002 00:30:43 GMT
Comments:: My little one, I was thinking of you today and wanted you to know, that never before today, did I fully understand what all you went through. My Mother is fighting for her life. You have given me new strength to tell my Mother some of your stories. God Bless You.

Name:: ellen
Email:: angelone1994@hotmail.com
Location:: pittsbrugh usa
Date:: Thursday April 25, 2002 17:04:36 GMT
Comments:: I am at the carnegie science center
on my field trip sendding you this.
it is April 25th. 20021!!!!!!!!

Name:: Bob Michelucci
Email:: RMichelucc@aol.com
Location:: the Pitts USA
Date:: Monday April 15, 2002 14:48:35 GMT
Comments:: Hey Merel!
I beieve I met you last year I believe during this time--my name is Bob and I know your mom--she's a terrific lady! Just wanted to tell you that I like your Web site very much and you are in my prayers :-)

Name:: Gallagher
Email:: gallmb@aol.com
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Monday April 15, 2002 14:41:32 GMT
Comments:: Hey Merel,
This may be a repeat--but I'm just saying hi and glas that you are feeling better. Betm you are counting the days till school is out. Hope your summer sitter is way cool.
It was fun to see you and your dad and your rummy sister at the play. I hope I see you again soon.
Gallagher

Name:: Holly and Christopher D'Imperio
Email:: HisandHers@hotmail.com
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Sunday April 14, 2002 15:55:11 GMT
Comments:: HOORAY!!! You look so beautiful!

Name:: Grand Puzzle Master (a.k.a. Leah)
Email:: reynoldslm@yahoo.com
Location:: Oz Emerald City
Date:: Thursday March 28, 2002 14:07:26 GMT
Comments:: I hope you and your sister had fun working on those puzzles in my office. This is a great time for you Merel. Congratulations on finishing radiation!! Celebrate as much as you can! This is an amazing accomplishment for you and your family.

Always with love - - - - The Grand Puzzle Master ;-)

Name:: Eileen McCartney
Email:: mzmic@yahoo.com
Location:: Crafton PA
Date:: Wednesday March 20, 2002 12:14:58 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel, My name is Eileen. I live with Leah, who works with your Mom. I just got to meet your Mom the other day, and she seems like a really nice lady. Her and I have been teasing Leah. (Have you met Leah yet? SHe's kinda crazy. My nieces and nephews call her "Cookie." I think that you and your sister should call her that, too!) I'll be thinking about you, and will stop back to visit your web site and see how you are doing.
Eileen

Name:: Leah Reynolds
Email:: reynoldslm@yahoo.com
Location:: Pittttttttssss Burgh LaLa Land
Date:: Tuesday March 19, 2002 23:56:14 GMT
Comments:: Hey Merel: This is one cool web site. I work with your mom - -she is a little wacky, but very entertaining. Like the other day when I was walking down the hall, she went zipping past on roller blades! Does she do that at home too???

I will keep you informed of her antics.
;-)

Name:: Roland & Lobke
Email:: roland.duursma@simac.nl
Location:: Ede The Netherlands
Date:: Tuesday March 12, 2002 14:46:08 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel!
We think about you every day and we hope you feel good.
Keep up the spirit.

We love you!

Kisses from Roland and Lobke.

Name:: Asja
Email:: trakavica@hotmail.com
Location:: Rijeka Croatia
Date:: Saturday March 02, 2002 17:42:07 GMT
Comments:: It takes a lot of strength and courage to go through all this and I'm very happy and proud to you, Merel, and I know you'll be more than fine! Just don't lose your faith and BE STRONG!!!

Name:: Joe Glackin
Email:: joeg@city-net.com
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Monday February 25, 2002 16:36:21 GMT
Comments:: Stay tough Merel! You've got a great spirit and I know you can get through anything!

Name:: Mary Hawk
Email:: hawkmonkey@yahoo.com
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Tuesday February 19, 2002 19:35:52 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel! I love the pictures on your website. I'll have to show Delaney, especially the one of you dressed as a Princess. She loves everything princessy; I call the decoration theme of her bedroom, "Princess 'til you Puke." (Just kidding.)
Please let Ellie know that the "disco lamp" she sent for Delaney is still a huge it -- it has now made its way into our living room so she can have extra room to dance to Britney Spears!

Good luck this week; you'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Mary

Name:: Milyssa Ross Sassos
Email:: mzcalif@hotmail.com
Location:: Greensburg USA
Date:: Monday February 11, 2002 18:19:51 GMT
Comments:: hey, merel!! I met you once at the TF on a Saturday when you, your sister, and father brought your mother a bag of pretzel while we were stuffing the TF's annual campaign letters, and dec 2001 at Zainy Brainys when your mother, and I were wrapping gifts to benefit the TF. it must be super cooooooooolllllllll having your mother as a mother, she is always smiling, laughing, and a very positive pherson. i know that you like HELLO KITTY!!! Tuesday, feb. 12 is chinese new year, and this year is the year of the horse. China is a country that believe in luck and prospertiy. in this year of the horse, i wish you the best of luck, and this year will grace you with the best of friends, and health that will be restored!!! carpe new year!

Name:: Brenda Warner
Email:: tbwarner@cobweb.net
Location:: McDonald US
Date:: Thursday November 30, 2000 02:28:00 GMT
Comments:: My prayers are with you at all times.

Name:: Courtney Weber
Email:: www.webers5@msn.com
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Monday November 20, 2000 00:29:31 GMT
Comments:: HOPE YOU GET BETTER SOON.
SENCERILY,
COURTNEY

Name:: Rose
Email:: Rose15234@aol.com
Location:: Upper St. Clair USA
Date:: Monday October 02, 2000 22:50:47 GMT
Comments:: Merel - You are such a beautiful little girl, we received your pictures today at clinic and we are all so happy how well you look. We miss seeing you, even though you probally don't miss seeing us, for the reasons why you came here. Love, Rose xoxoxoxox

Name:: Ellie
Email:: Angelone1994@hotmail.com
Location:: Pittsburgh, PA US
Date:: Sunday September 03, 2000 18:02:18 GMT
Comments:: I love you, Merel

Name:: Rose
Email:: Rose15234@aol.com
Location:: Pittsburgh US
Date:: Friday September 01, 2000 12:51:09 GMT
Comments:: Good Luck on Friday and remeber that you are loved by so many people. Love, Nurse Rose

Name:: Dianne Duursma
Email:: dduursma@myfamily.com
Location:: Pittsburgh, PA USA
Date:: Wednesday August 30, 2000 04:28:35 GMT
Comments:: My Dear Merel,
I am so proud of you, congratulations on going to 3rd grade.

I love you with all of my heart,
Mommy

Name:: Robb Hickman
Email:: HickmanRC@aol.com
Location:: Atlanta, Georgia United States
Date:: Monday August 28, 2000 01:32:21 GMT
Comments:: Miss you !!!

Name:: Robb Hickman
Email:: HickmanRC@aol.com
Location:: Atlanta, Georgia United States
Date:: Monday August 28, 2000 01:32:12 GMT
Comments:: Miss you !!!

Name:: Holly Ryan
Email:: Americangirl_99@hotmail.com
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Monday August 28, 2000 01:31:18 GMT
Comments:: Little one, Keep up your brave and true fight.
People you don't even realize are praying for your
recovery. May the angels bless you again.

xox Holly xox

Name:: Misha Zorich
Email:: MishaZorich@hotmail.com
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Friday August 25, 2000 01:59:29 GMT
Comments:: Love you and thinking about you everyday !
xoxoXOXOxoxoXOXOxoxoXOXOxoxoXOXOxoxox

Name:: Mommy
Email:: Dianne_Duursma@hotmail.com
Location:: Churchill USA
Date:: Sunday August 20, 2000 21:35:43 GMT
Comments:: I am so proud of you, I love you !!!

Name:: Kevin
Email:: KjC15090@hotmail.com
Location:: Wexford United States
Date:: Saturday August 19, 2000 03:14:48 GMT
Comments:: Merel, I think about you and I wonder what you will look like when you are 16. You will be even more beautiful than you are now. You are a wonderous little girl, I am so proud to be your friend. Hold your head up high.

Name:: Audrey Edmondson
Email:: audreye@city-net.com
Location:: Penn Hills US
Date:: Saturday August 19, 2000 03:12:30 GMT
Comments:: Merel,

You are strong and you will beat this cancer !
You are so loved by so many.

Always, Miss Audrey :) xoxox

Name:: Misha
Email:: MishaZorich@hotmail.com
Location:: Oakland - Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Saturday August 19, 2000 03:11:04 GMT
Comments:: I love you Merel. I enjoy spending time with you and discussing your future as a Oncologist. I think you'll be a great doctor !! Wasn't that turtle book great. I can't wait to go to Brewsters together. xox Misha xox

Name:: Michael Storck
Email:: DStorck@earthlink.net
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Friday August 18, 2000 01:40:41 GMT
Comments:: Hello Merel,

I am so proud to know you, how you have come through this like a shining star. You are amazing !!!!

Love, David

Name:: Miller
Email:: daddymiller@excite.com
Location:: Hawaii USA
Date:: Thursday August 17, 2000 23:06:02 GMT
Comments:: Keep up your fight, you are a strong little angel.

Name:: Ryan McClure
Email:: RM@pitt.edu
Location:: Pittsburgh United States
Date:: Thursday August 17, 2000 01:28:01 GMT
Comments:: Little one, May you know only joy from now on, for you have known what the real pain and suffering is in this world.

A future doctor !

Peace, Ryan

Name:: Henriette
Email:: henriette@vanunnik.com
Location:: Zoetermeer Netherlands
Date:: Tuesday August 08, 2000 15:49:24 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel,

Hope you're having a good time during your vacation.
Will we be seeing and reading some of your 'adventures' in your scrapbook?

We hope that you get stronger and better every day!

Say hello to Ellie and Mom and Dad.

Love,
Arjan & Henriette

Name:: Michele (Isasky) Powell
Email:: powells@ccia.com
Location:: Enon Valley USA
Date:: Sunday July 30, 2000 23:00:04 GMT
Comments:: God bless you and your family! We will pray for a full recovery.

Name:: Kerrie Brosky
Email:: brosk@forcomm.net
Location:: South Heights USA
Date:: Wednesday July 19, 2000 20:07:00 GMT
Comments:: Merel, I sat her reading your website and taking in all the photos of you and your sister. You are both very beautiful little girls. I have a little girl of my own....I think you are very brave and I will say a prayer for you. I think I will check back and read the updates of all your GOOD progress reports too!! Have a nice summer!

Name:: Sherry Stoll
Email:: stoll@stargate.net
Location:: Beaver Falls, PA USA
Date:: Wednesday July 12, 2000 22:22:12 GMT
Comments:: Dear Merel:

May God Bless you and keep you strong. My prayers are with you as you win this battle.

Name:: Santa Claus
Email:: ChristmasEve@hotmail.com
Location:: Silver Lane North Pole
Date:: Wednesday July 12, 2000 03:49:30 GMT
Comments:: Merel,
I am watching over you and can't wait until Christmas when you see what I am getting you, for being so brave.
Could you do me a favor ? I saw the argument your Mommy had with Ellen about brushing her hair, you tell her from me if she brushes her hair two times everyday, from now until Christmas, I will bring her the most beautiful baby doll, anyone has ever seen !!!!

Ho Ho Ho Ho !!! I love you both very much !!!

Name:: mommy
Email:: dianne_duursma@hotmail.com
Location:: churchill united states
Date:: Friday June 02, 2000 11:30:01 GMT
Comments:: i
love
you

Name:: Kevin Chavara
Email:: KChavara@hotmail.com
Location:: Wexford United States
Date:: Friday May 26, 2000 11:36:48 GMT
Comments:: Sweet One,
You are an ANGEL sent here by God to inspire us all.

Love, Kevin

Name:: Asja Hrvatin
Email:: trakavica@hotmail.com
Location:: Rijeka Croatia
Date:: Tuesday May 23, 2000 15:04:42 GMT
Comments:: Dear little girl,
I wish you all the best in the whole world!!!
Stay beautiful, as we can all see you are!!!

Name:: Arjan & Henriette
Email:: henriette@vanunnik.com
Location:: Zoetermeer Netherlands
Date:: Monday May 15, 2000 08:04:09 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel,

You look gorgeous in your Holy Communion dress! Ellie has a nice 'young lady dress' too!

We're happy that for the time being chemo treatment days are over. We hope that you recover well, and that you and Ellie can enjoy a long and pleasant summer(vacation).

Love,
Arjan & Henriette

Name:: Josh Farmer
Email:: DukeJF@aol.com
Location:: Worcester/MA USA
Date:: Friday May 12, 2000 20:07:16 GMT
Comments:: Hey kiddo,
I knew you could do it. Were all so proud of you. I hope to hear from you soon.
Love Josh & the whole Camp Sunshine Crew

Name:: Andrea Sisk
Email:: bandgeek01@hotmail.com
Location:: Wilkins Township USA
Date:: Sunday April 30, 2000 00:20:23 GMT
Comments:: Hey, Merel, I know you're sitting right here, watching me type this, but it can be for later! So, you're going to e-mail me, right? Okay, we're going to go eat Oreos now! See you later!

Name:: Jerry Timney & Sandy Stachowicz-Timney
Email:: gtimney@pdq.net
Location:: Houston, Texas
Date:: Wednesday April 26, 2000 01:05:24 GMT
Comments:: We are formerly from Ambridge area. Sandy was in the class of 1970 at Ambridge & I was in the class of 1970 @ Quaker Valley High. We send our love & best wishes for a full & speedy recovery. We will keep you in our prayers.

Name:: julia
Email:: friends_8@hotmail.com
Location:: nyc ny usa
Date:: Saturday April 22, 2000 15:59:02 GMT
Comments:: happy easter but you're sweeter than any chocolate candy!!

Name:: Ron Strauss
Email:: rkstrauss@eurekanet.com
Location:: Gallipolis USA
Date:: Sunday April 16, 2000 18:27:41 GMT
Comments:: Merel,
Best of luck to your with your battle. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Have a Happy Easter.

Name:: Scott Noxon
Email:: SNoxon@aol.com
Location:: McKees Rocks USA
Date:: Wednesday April 12, 2000 02:30:00 GMT
Comments:: Hope the good news keeps on coming!!!!

Name:: Samantha Crawford
Email:: ridgecamp@aol.com
Location:: Pittsburgh
Date:: Sunday April 09, 2000 20:41:21 GMT
Comments:: Hello Merel,

I had a really good time at the baby shower with you. I'm looking forward to seeing you again and playing barbies with you. Your best friend.

Love Samantha

Name:: Christopher
Email:: AFewGoodMen1972@hotmail.com
Location:: Franklin Park, PA USA
Date:: Friday April 07, 2000 01:05:31 GMT
Comments:: Little One,

We all love you and as you are growing we are growing with you and loving you all the way. In a few week's you will make your First Communion, we are all so proud of you. You are a beautiful person, and I am a better person just knowing someone as sweet as you.
xoxo Christopher xoxo

Name:: Ellie
Email:: AngelOne1994@hotmail.com
Location:: Pittsburgh, PA USA
Date:: Tuesday April 04, 2000 11:56:48 GMT
Comments:: I love you, Merel xxxoooxxx

Name:: Adrienne Wetzel
Email:: Macncheese4two@hotmail.com
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Friday March 24, 2000 19:00:30 GMT
Comments:: You are an adorable child and we are praying for you.
I want to go to Disney World and meet Mickey and Chip too !

I love you

Name:: Arjan & Henriette van Unnik
Email:: henriette@vanunnik.com
Location:: Zoetermeer Netherlands
Date:: Wednesday March 22, 2000 14:33:57 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel,

We're happy that you had a lovely time in Disney/Orlando with Ellen and you Mom and Dad! Reading the scrapbook entries makes us want to go there too...

Our best wishes,
Arjan & Henriette

Name:: Josh Farmer
Email:: DukeJF@aol.com
Location:: Spencer, MA
Date:: Thursday March 02, 2000 03:37:32 GMT
Comments:: Hey kiddo, I hope your feeling better. I'll tlak to you soon.
Love Josh

Name:: Danielle Vochinsky
Email:: daniinad@usaor.net
Location:: Pittsburgh PA United States
Date:: Thursday February 24, 2000 13:25:52 GMT
Comments:: Merel,
You are so beautiful and a shining star. We are all praying for you hunny. Love, Dani

Name:: David Adelson
Email:: DA15217@hotmail.com
Location:: Squirrel Hill, PA USA
Date:: Tuesday February 22, 2000 13:17:24 GMT
Comments:: ~ Hey Merel ~
I dig the new do !!
~ David ~

Name:: Erin Howell
Email:: EH15212@yahoo.com
Location:: Pittsburgh PA United States
Date:: Wednesday February 16, 2000 12:12:58 GMT
Comments:: You my dear, sweetheart know better than anyone that life is what happens when you are making plans.
Stay strong, you are loved so dearly. David and I pray for you everyday. xoxox Erin and David xoxox

Name:: Katie
Email:: gracie051@aol.com
Location:: Worcester USA
Date:: Monday February 14, 2000 02:23:35 GMT
Comments:: I miss you guys!! merel- stay strong hun, we are all on your side. you have taught me soo much about strength and faith when things aren't exactly looking up. I miss you and I can't wait to see you again!!! I love you to pieces!

Name:: Nick Saldana
Email:: sscotter66@hotmail.com
Location:: San Francisco, CA United States
Date:: Saturday February 12, 2000 22:00:11 GMT
Comments:: Keep up the fight, people all over the world are praying for you, sweet little one.
Love, Nick

Name:: Dana Loucks
Email:: loucks@micro.ti.com
Location:: Monroeville PA USA
Date:: Monday February 07, 2000 18:33:49 GMT
Comments:: Merel,

Just to let you know I'm thinking of you and praying for
you to become well.

Sending my love,
Dana (a friend of your father's-we both worked at Tartan)

Name:: The Pongibove Family
Email:: PJP549@gateway.net
Location:: Forest Hills USA
Date:: Saturday February 05, 2000 22:26:15 GMT
Comments:: Merel,
We just found your Web-Page and have read about everything that you've been going through. You are a very brave girl. We keep you and your family in our prayers.
We're going to plan a "reunion" for all of your old friends from Mrs. "D's" pre-school...We'll be calling soon!!

Name:: Ellen Paige Duursma
Email:: Angelone1994@hotmail.com
Location:: Pittsburgh, PA United States
Date:: Sunday January 30, 2000 21:17:06 GMT
Comments:: Merel,
You are the best big sister anyone could ever have.
I think that you are very brave.

Love,
xx Ellie xx

Name:: Nico Stanos
Email:: NTS@hotmail.com
Location:: Pittsburgh, PA USA
Date:: Monday January 24, 2000 22:43:46 GMT
Comments:: Dear Merel, I came to Pittsburgh, to the finest medical
medical school. I came here to be a Pediatric Nuerologist
to help children like you. I enjoyed meeting you on Friday
and I reassured my conviction that I chose the right profession.

You have a spirit like I have never seen, ever before. You are
a beautiful young girl. I will pray for you, every night.

May God Bless You. Nico

Name:: David Andersen
Email:: DA1768@hotmail.com
Location:: Fox Chapel USA
Date:: Friday January 14, 2000 02:07:28 GMT
Comments:: Dear Merel,
You are so sweet and beautiful, found your page through,
John and Erica, you are very brave and could teach alot of
people alot of things. I say a prayer for you, everyday when I go to sleep and think about you on Thursdays when
it is "chemo day". I am sorry that you must endure this at
your young age, I believe though that there will be something that great that you will accomplish in your life
GOD only selects the strong and wise to do great things
and be the best. Hugs and wishes, David and family

Name:: Dr. Matthew Williams
Email:: MattWilli53@hotmail.com
Location:: Munich Germany
Date:: Tuesday January 04, 2000 02:06:21 GMT
Comments:: Hello Little Merel,

May God Bless You and keep you in his care.

Dr. Matt

Name:: Shelley Kranik
Email:: lilplath82@hotmail.com
Location:: Perryopolis, PA USA
Date:: Sunday December 26, 1999 19:54:24 GMT
Comments:: Sweetie- I truly hope you make it through...and I'm positive you'll have a wonderful time meeting Scott and the rest of The Clarks...They seem like a nice group of guys...I know, b/c I met Scott, if only for briefly, over the summer and he's really nice! Have a great New Year!

Name:: Richardson Family
Email:: lgrst@pitt.edu
Location:: Mckees Rocks USA
Date:: Thursday December 23, 1999 20:19:46 GMT
Comments:: Merel,
We all hope that you are having a nice Christmas season!
Ours thoughts and prayers are always with all of you.
I hope that year 2000 is good to you. You and your family
are welcome on CHristmas day and New Years too.
Love, Bill, Luann, Ryan, Nathan, Gina, and Tara.
God bless you

Name:: Megan
Email:: meglynn129@hotmail.com
Location:: Mt. Pleasant USA
Date:: Wednesday December 22, 1999 01:24:15 GMT
Comments:: Did you ever think you'd get such a response from just signing a guestbook?? :-) I'm among those who reached your site from the Clarks' guestbook...quite a friendly bunch, these Clarks fans are, as my friend Big D pointed out. :-) I just wanted to tell you that I wish the best for you in the future, and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!!!!

Name:: Sarah Solomon
Email:: Solo28@hotmail.com
Location:: Pittsburgh PA United States
Date:: Tuesday December 21, 1999 05:16:24 GMT
Comments:: Merel,

From one CLARKS fan to another: Peace, prayers will be said for you, your recovery and your ever ending strength.

God Bless You, Angel.

Name:: Kristen
Email:: kriscrack85@hotmail.com
Location:: Indiana, PA
Date:: Monday December 20, 1999 01:17:29 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel--Just a Clarks fan who saw your guestbook entry...I wanted to wish you all the best, now, at this Holiday season, and in the months to come!!

Name:: Krisna
Email:: jan.kris.e.na@prodigy.net
Location:: Pittsburgh PA
Date:: Saturday December 18, 1999 16:14:06 GMT
Comments:: Hi. I saw your guestbook entry on the Clarks website too, and followed the link to your page. And I'd just like to thank you for sharing your story & your experiences, because you have inspired me. Hope you and your family have the very best Holiday.

Name:: holly miller
Email:: holly.marx@mailexcitte.com
Location:: usa
Date:: Thursday December 16, 1999 07:57:51 GMT
Comments:: Hey there Merel. Getting ready for Christmas? I'm looking for that orange bandana. I hope you're doing well. You're inour thoughts and prayers. Aloha - love, Holly

Name:: Scott Blasey
Email:: ScottClark@aol.com
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Friday December 10, 1999 23:11:21 GMT
Comments:: Dear Merel,
I'm so glad you wrote to me. I really can't imagine what you're going through but the fact that you listen to and enjoy my music makes me feel good in a way I can't describe. I'm looking forward to meeting you on New Year's Eve and I'm sending you all of my positive energy. Right now I'm in Nashville, Tennessee recording a new Clarks CD, but I'll be home for Christmas. I hope and your holidays are filled with love and joy. Peace, Scott

Name:: Colleen Priester
Email:: cepshadow@aol.com
Location:: St. Clairsville US
Date:: Friday December 10, 1999 17:53:53 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel! I saw your posting in The Clarks guestbook and I wanted to write to say Hello. I hope that you are doing really well. I wish you and your family a very happy holiday! Best wishes:)

Name:: Christopher D'Imperio
Email:: AFewGoodMen@hotmail.com
Location:: Pittsburgh United States
Date:: Wednesday December 08, 1999 00:23:24 GMT
Comments:: Hey little one, I am a friend of your mom's friend, Melissa and
when she told me of your plight, my heart sank that instead
of playing and worrying about what color lip gloss to wear
you must worry about all kinds of other medical things.
Because I was crying, I think that you are very brave and
a remarkable example for all of us. Never ever take any
thing for granted, you don't know what is around the
corner. Merel, you are in my thoughts and in my prayers
I have added you to the prayer list at my church and I
am just so touched by your spirit. Much love to you
and may God bless you.
I read your entire page and I had to stop alot because I was

Name:: Chipper Smith
Email:: Chipper@aol.com
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Tuesday November 30, 1999 11:55:07 GMT
Comments:: ~M~E~R~E~L~

Kewl page, love it, love you

~C~H~I~P~P~E~R~

Name:: Jim
Email:: jmmysza@hotmail.com
Location:: Denver USA
Date:: Tuesday November 23, 1999 23:23:54 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel,

This is Jim, your mom's friend who used to live in New Mexico...Close to a Teepee....I have read your whole page and all the struggles who have and are facing...you are very brave! I pray for you nightly and know that you will be just fine....

jim

Name:: Asja Hrvatin
Email:: trakavica@hotmail.com
Location:: Rijeka CROATIA
Date:: Monday November 22, 1999 17:48:17 GMT
Comments:: Sweet little girl!
I read about you a lot and I am absolutely convinced you're gonna be fine very soon! Your daddy and mommy love you very much so be a brave girl and fight! Show everyone who's a big girl!
I'm a bit late, but still I wish you a happy happy birthday!!!
I send you a lot of hugs and kisses

Name:: The Dittler Grandchildren
Email:: myrnah@city-net.com
Location:: Pittsburgh Allegheny
Date:: Friday November 19, 1999 19:56:24 GMT
Comments:: We are the three grandchildren of Myrna-the lady that works with you mother. I am Scott and I have a sister Kayle and Katelynn. I am eight years old and I will be nine in December. My grandmother told me you have not been feeling very well.....I hope that things get better for you. I will keep you in my prayers and my family members will also. Hurry up and get well real soon. Scott

Name:: Myrna Antonio-Hall
Email:: myrnah@city-net.com
Location:: Pittsburgh Allegheny
Date:: Friday November 19, 1999 19:51:04 GMT
Comments:: Merel-I am a co-worker with your mother. I know that you are not feeling very well today and Mommy had to take you to the hospital. I pray that things are going a lot better for you now. I know that Mommy will keep me posted-you are a VERY BRAVE young lady. This weekend is my grand daughter's second birthday. I know that you just had your 8th birthday and you went to Chicago. That is great. Keep up your spirits and I will continue to pray for you. God Bless You.

Name:: Ivy Fitzpatrick
Email:: Fitz@hotmail.com
Location:: Juno, Alaska United States
Date:: Wednesday November 17, 1999 01:28:53 GMT
Comments:: Little one,
I chat with your Mum in the BCSurvivor's room, I hear all about you and read about your courage, hope and strength. I think you are very brave, but also I think that sometimes, we know, I believe you know this, I heard about your dreams of your Uncle Bobby, and I think you know that he is your angel and I think you know that. I too believe in the angels and I know how you feel.
I think you are a beautiful little girl with a bright and long future.
Love and wishes, Ivy

Name:: Anita Cooke
Email:: cooan02@cai.com
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Wednesday November 10, 1999 16:40:02 GMT
Comments:: Hello Merel.

I work with your dad at Computer Associates. I first heard about you and your fight, around the time you went to camp sunshine. Your dad explained the activities at the camp with big smiles. I'm looking forward to hearing about your next adventure. Until then I wish you love and strength.

Anita

Name:: Patrick Gallivana.k.a. brian-bsb
Email:: slowpg@aol.com
Location:: Worcester USA
Date:: Wednesday November 10, 1999 01:11:34 GMT
Comments:: hi merel. it's me one of the bsb's that sang to u at camp sunshine

Name:: Patrick Gallivana.k.a. brian-bsb
Email:: slowpg@aol.com
Location:: Worcester USA
Date:: Wednesday November 10, 1999 01:11:25 GMT
Comments:: hi merel. it's me one of the bsb's that sang to u at camp sunshine

Name:: Lenie Borghuis
Email:: tenhave@cobweb.nl
Location:: Hoofddorp The Netherlands
Date:: Monday November 08, 1999 00:51:57 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel,
What a good idea, such a guest book. Other times I didn't notice this, I jumped right away to the latest news.
Merel, you know my favorite life-sentence is: "Carpe Diem". This is Latin for the Dutch sentence "Pluk de dag". It means live from day to day and enjoy every day you get, you never know how the next day will be. Try to be glad with all nice things what happens on a day, like a hug from someone, although it can be sometimes very hard to see nice things.
Merel, you are a tough girl, also your Mom, Dad and Ellie are tough. You know, I think you will succeed in visiting Holland again.
Much love and many kisses and hugs from Lenie, Teun, Eline and Moniek. xxxxxxxx

Name:: God and Duwaani
Email:: duwaani@yahoo.com
Date:: Sunday November 07, 1999 02:06:12 GMT
Comments:: Peace and love my little sister, God and i love you and if you ever want to speak with us just talk to the wind.
Mother Earth says She loves you and remember to eat your vegetables their good Medicine.
Bye Bye

Name:: Myrna Antonio-Hall
Email:: myrnah@city-net.com
Location:: Pittsburgh Allegheny
Date:: Friday November 05, 1999 16:01:56 GMT
Comments:: Merel-heard the news about you having to be in the hospital. You are a very brave young lady. It is very important that you follow all instructions that are given to you by the medical personnel. Myself, along with everyone at the Task Force are praying for you. I will say a SPECIAL prayer for you when I pray for my grandchildren. Hope to see you real soon at the Task Force and if you or your family ever need anything-don't hesitate to contact me at 771-1757 or on my pager 590-2295.

Name:: Red
Email:: Redcheckers28@yahoo.com
Location:: Los Angeles, CA United States
Date:: Saturday October 30, 1999 18:15:29 GMT
Comments:: Merel

Yo it's Red, I work for Make-A-Wish, came across your page.
I think you are a very special girl with a special life.
You are good and beautiful, strong and very courageous. I think your family and your friends are very lucky to have you in their life. Always remember that people all over the world are praying for you, we all want you to get better. Keep up the fight and never give up.
You will remain in my prayers always and I will check your page often to check in on your progress.

Love, Red

Name:: Kara LaBreck
Email:: GoddessK56@aol.com
Location:: Worcester,MA
Date:: Tuesday October 19, 1999 19:21:53 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel! This is Kara, i was a counselor in your group at Camp Sunshine. I am friends with Katie,and the "Backstreet Boys"! I just want you to know that I think you are an unbelievably strong girl and i keep you in my prayers every day. My heart goes out to you and your family,and stay strong!
Love, Kara

Name:: daniel finnegan
Email:: nycman10021@alloy.com
Location:: nyc us
Date:: Friday October 15, 1999 01:00:28 GMT
Comments:: dear merel,
i am an old friend, of your mom's ( hi di !!! )
i found out through, patty, i am so sad to read what
you have to go through at only 7, you are a brave little
girl and have more courage than most adults.
you are beautiful.
i put you on a prayer list at my church, here in nyc,
i will pray each day for you and light candles weekly.
sending love, strength and toys, what are some of your
favorites ?
keep the faith, love, danny

Name:: Anna Elchin
Email:: MacnCheese4two@hotmail.com
Location:: New York City, New York USA
Date:: Thursday October 14, 1999 23:06:28 GMT
Comments:: God Bless you little one, you are in our hearts, prayers and daily thoughts.
I heard all about you from your friend, Maria at Camp Sunshine, I pray that God will heal you. Your hair is like spun gold, your eyes blue like night, your lips red like cherries.
Hugs and Kisses, my sweet, sweet child

Name:: Kevin Chavka
Email:: kjc28@yahoo.com
Location:: Pittsburgh United States
Date:: Saturday October 09, 1999 01:53:55 GMT
Comments:: Dear Merel,

Keep up the fight, I know you will win !
You are a beautiful, very intelligent young lady, you will
win your battle.
You are in my daily thoughts and nightly prayers.
Hugs & Kisses,
Kevin

Name:: Lee Ann d'Artenay
Email:: ldartena@csc.com
Location:: San Diego USA
Date:: Friday October 08, 1999 23:10:05 GMT
Comments:: Greetings Merel.

Name:: rich cummings
Email:: movieboy99@aol.com
Location:: pittsburgh usa
Date:: Wednesday October 06, 1999 17:15:24 GMT
Comments:: hey merel, glad you had a good time at camp. come in to your mom's work one fo these days, i have a big bowl of candy in my office!!!

Name:: Josh Farmer
Email:: DukeJF@aol.com
Location:: Spencer,MA
Date:: Tuesday October 05, 1999 22:43:18 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel, I'm Josh, You'll remember me as "Kevin" the Backstreet Boy. I just want to thank you and your family for making Camp Sunshine the most fun and rewarding week of my life. You are all an inspriation to the world. It was a pleasure to share my week with you. God Bless and Keep up the great fight

Love Josh "KEVIN"

Name:: sarah campbell
Email:: sscotter11@hotmail.com
Location:: newfane
Date:: Tuesday October 05, 1999 00:50:09 GMT
Comments:: hey merel
how are you hun
its sarah from camp sunshine i will talk to you later
luv ya hun
bye
sarah

Name:: Katie Dunn
Email:: gracie051@aol.com
Location:: worcester u.s
Date:: Monday October 04, 1999 19:47:31 GMT
Comments:: hey guys i love this page! You are awesome, i feel so fortunate to be a part of this, you, your family:). Thank you for the chance to get to know you!

Name:: Freddy
Email:: Boriqua081@aol.com
Location:: Worcester U.S.
Date:: Monday October 04, 1999 00:00:44 GMT
Comments:: Doin a good job guys!!!!

Name:: Beth Seay
Email:: bseay@dnet.net
Location:: Franklin, NC USA
Date:: Saturday October 02, 1999 23:08:35 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel, Ellie, Dianne and Ron - hope you are all recovering from camp and travel. We had a wonderful relaxing week (but very emotional on my part) but are awfully glad to be home. Best wishes and many prayers for you all, especially Merel. Keep in touch!! The Seays - Beth, Rhys and Mary Margaret (and Roger, the phantom husband, too!)

Name:: Sander Duursma & Elke Wouters
Email:: sd@globalxs.nl
Location:: Zaltbommel The Netherlands
Date:: Wednesday September 15, 1999 20:15:44 GMT
Comments:: Dear Merel,

Very good idea from your mom&dad to create this webpage, so we can read about you almost every day!
We hope you get well soon!

Greetings,
Sander & Elke

Name:: Tammy Frech
Email:: tfrech@city-net.com
Location:: Verona USA
Date:: Wednesday September 15, 1999 14:29:04 GMT
Comments:: Merel-
You are in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Tammy
your mom's friend from work

Name:: Ank, Anna, Geertje & Riekele Bijleveld
Email:: rjbijleveld@hotmail.com
Location:: Enschede Netherlands
Date:: Tuesday September 14, 1999 21:00:20 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel,

Just like fam Kaptein we lived with your father in Enschede. We are very sorry to hear about your illness. We hope our good wishes will help you a little bit to go through all the treatments. A special wish from our daughter Anna who is 6 years old.

Name:: Maria Macchione
Email:: MMMMMMnMMMMMM@mailexcite.com
Location:: Sewickley, PA United States
Date:: Tuesday September 14, 1999 12:29:04 GMT
Comments:: Dear Merel,

I pray for you everyday. I hope that God will take care of you and make you all better. May you never lose hope, some times it takes a little longer for the hope to float, but, it will.

You sound like a very sweet little girl. God Bless You

God Speed, Maria Macchione

Name:: Kelly Webber
Email:: Kelly_Webber@hotmail.com
Location:: Chicago United States
Date:: Saturday September 11, 1999 11:56:25 GMT
Comments:: Dear Merel,
I check your web page every 3 days for updates and new guest book signers, I am amazed at addresses :)

Have fun at Camp Sunshine, I think for Christmas, I will make a donation to Camp Sunshine, in place of buying everyone a present and donate it in their names.

I know you will beat this and you will once again be the happy little girl, I love hearing about in emails from your Mom.
Just remember, there are alot of people who love you and are praying for you. I will be home in January, for good and we will go for ice cream at the zoo !

Lots of Love, Kelly

Name:: Harry Kaptein, Aadje Mugie, Judith & Tamar
Email:: harry.kaptein@wxs.nl
Location:: Lelystad the Netherlands
Date:: Friday September 10, 1999 21:24:23 GMT
Comments:: We used to live a long, very long time ago with Ron in the
students home Calslaan 34 on the campus of the University
of Twente in Enschede in the Netherlands.

Name:: Linda L. Marx
Email:: marx@att.com
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Friday September 10, 1999 20:05:53 GMT
Comments:: We are all remembering you in our thoughts and prayers and hoping for a complete and speedy recovery.
Love,
Ono

Name:: ASJA
Email:: trakavica@hotmail.com
Location:: Rijeka Croatia
Date:: Friday September 10, 1999 17:36:58 GMT
Comments:: Hi there little girl! Even thoug I don't know you, I thin a lot about you and wonder how you are and what you do. Hope you'll feel better soon. Love,
Asja.

Name:: Stephen Beck
Email:: becst02@cai.com
Location:: Islandia, New York USA
Date:: Friday September 10, 1999 02:28:37 GMT
Comments:: You have the support of the whole Computer Associates Ingres GPS team. We've got some "sunshines" coming your way !

Name:: Carry Megens
Email:: C.Megens@imn.nl
Location:: Nijmegen Netherlands
Date:: Tuesday September 07, 1999 17:23:19 GMT
Comments:: Hello Merel,

During the preparations for CHILD-II (in fact a reunion
for former Calslaan 34 residents, the flat your Daddy
resided on during his study period at Twente University)
the message of you being diagnosed with cancer came
across. This shocked us all, and we decided to collect
as many 'sunshines' for you as people could spare.
Henriette has informed Ron about this already, I'm sure.

We all hope you'll fight and win this battle.

Name:: Julia Watts
Email:: Friends_8@hotmail.com
Location:: New York City USA
Date:: Monday September 06, 1999 21:11:29 GMT
Comments:: I came across your web address through, a friend of your Mom's. There are examples in our daily lives to teach us, so many can learn from you. I will pray for you and light a candle for you every Sunday in my church. I hear you are a beautiful little girl, I will be visiting Pittsburgh at Thanksgiving time, perhaps, I could come a pay you a visit.

Name:: Dana Peulice
Email:: DP1@euromail.com
Location:: Paris France
Date:: Monday September 06, 1999 13:38:20 GMT
Comments:: You are in my prayers, sweet little one

Name:: Uncle Rob
Email:: HickmanRC@aol.com
Location:: Latrobe US
Date:: Wednesday September 01, 1999 00:14:28 GMT
Comments:: Hi Sweetie....... You are always in my thoughts
Love ya

Name:: Roland & Lobke
Email:: rjd@tref.nl
Location:: Zelhem The Netherlands
Date:: Saturday August 28, 1999 21:13:01 GMT
Comments:: Hi There Merel !
Here are a few words from your cousin Roland and his girl-friend Lobke.
Did you receive our card?
We hope you get well soon, and we think a lot about you!
A lot of kisses !
Greetings Roland & Lobke

Name:: Henriette van Unnik
Email:: h.vanunnik@vistaworld.nl
Location:: Zoetermeer The Netherlands
Date:: Friday August 27, 1999 08:31:07 GMT
Comments:: Hi Merel,

Every (working) day we read the entries in your virtual scrapbook. We know you have a difficult time, and we wish you a get well soon.
You must be looking forward to Camp Sunshine!
Lots of love,
Arjan and Henriette

Name:: Mommy
Email:: dianne_duursma@hotmail.com
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Friday August 27, 1999 04:23:47 GMT
Comments:: I love you, my little birdie :)

Name:: Ron
Email:: duursma@hotmail.com
Location:: Pittsburgh USA
Date:: Friday August 27, 1999 04:09:43 GMT
Comments:: Just testing!