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- your browser may not have loaded the new page. Click here to sign the guestbook. Click here to go back to the main page. Click here to view older guestbook entries. please get well soon thinking of you and your family at this time donna hulback <dnnhlbck@yahoo.com> - Monday, November 11, 2013 12:27 AM CST Jan 30th your birthday, Feb 9 you were diagnosed, March 8 you earned your Angel wings...these dates are all very important but... EVERYDAY....you are missed! Mommy <crystal2175@yahoo.com> Gresham, OR USA - Sunday, February 5, 2012 7:56 PM CST Missing you - my sweet baby ray!! Mommy <crystal2175@yahoo.com> Gresham, OR - Monday, April 18, 2011 4:01 PM CDT Happy birthday my little sweetheart I can't believe that your turning 15 this year. Dad loves you and misses you everyday dad <chevit73@gmail.com > helendale, CA - Sunday, January 30, 2011 3:22 PM CST hey ray anne its taken me a long time to be able to even type your name but i do think of you quite a bit and i remember playing joan jett over and over i love that song to and it always makes me think of you i remember playing and hearing you laugh and your giant smile you are missed deeply and will never be forgotten for anyone else who is reading this im sorry for your loss and pain i hope you hold as clear of a picture of her giant cheesy smile as i do that cant help but make you laugh a little through the tears when thinking of her miss you ray ray jerry shaw <hattrick56@live.com> libby, mt us - Tuesday, January 4, 2011 10:15 AM CST Merry Christmas my lil Ray of sunshine Daddy loves you and misses you very much..... Love always your daddy Jason Copeland <chevit73@gmail.com> - Saturday, December 25, 2010 1:03 AM CST Remembering your beautiful smile today sweet baby girl, miss and love you so very much. Devin & Jason <gumpgirl@cox.net> - Monday, March 8, 2010 11:57 AM CST Would you know my name If I saw you in heaven Will it be the same If I saw you in heaven I must be strong, and carry on Cause I know I don't belong Here in heaven Would you hold my hand If I saw you in heaven Would you help me stand If I saw you in heaven I'll find my way, through night and day Cause I know I just can't stay Here in heaven Time can bring you down Time can bend your knee Time can break your heart Have you begging please Begging please Beyond the door There's peace I'm sure. And I know there'll be no more... Tears in heaven Would you know my name If I saw you in heaven Will it be the same If I saw you in heaven I must be strong, and carry on Cause I know I don't belong Here in heaven Cause I know I don't belong Here in heaven Missing you every Minute...Mommy! <crystal2175@yahoo.com> - Monday, March 1, 2010 9:17 PM CST Ray Ray I think of you often and wanted to let you know that. I think of all the memories you have filled in so many people's lives and how you showed them little rays of sunshine. I am glad I had the chance to spend some time getting to know you!!! Your cousin Jeannie Jeannie Copeland-Keep <jeenz1@gmail.com> Oroville, CA - Friday, February 12, 2010 10:10 PM CST Hello Crystal, Was thinking of Rayanne today and was glad to see her page will be here always. Hope you and Kristina are doing good!! Take care. Kelly Escondido, CA - Monday, February 8, 2010 2:54 PM CST happy birthday i miss u a lot kasandra <chevit73@gmail.com> - Saturday, January 30, 2010 7:36 PM CST happy birthday aunt pooh misses you. I love you very much. Aunt Pooh <wnedyberkes@gmail.com> oceanside , ca - Saturday, January 30, 2010 12:18 AM CST My beautiful Angel - You are 14years old today. Wishing you a wonderful Heavenly birthday. Love you forever and missing you always ~ Mommy~ Crystal <crystal2175@yahoo.com> Gresham, OR USA - Saturday, January 30, 2010 11:31 AM CST Happy 14th Birthday Sweetie Daddy misses you Dad <chevit73@gmail.com> - Saturday, January 30, 2010 2:03 AM CST Just thinking about you allot today miss you and love ya Dad <chevit73@gmail.com> - Tuesday, January 19, 2010 2:10 AM CST Just stopped by to say I was thinking of you and Rayanne.Hugs.. Someone who cares in Hemet.Sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> Hemet, ca - Sunday, January 17, 2010 9:33 PM CST I was dreaming about you sweet angel! I just want you to know how much we love you:) MERRY - MERRY CHRISTMAS! Devin Gump San Tan Valley, AZ - Friday, December 11, 2009 8:28 AM CST Been thinking of my little Ray Ray so much lately miss you so much Love for ever and ever Dad <chevit73@gmail.com> - Monday, November 30, 2009 9:37 PM CST I was just thinking of my little ray of sushine I really miss her so much it dosnt get easier the longer shes gone it just gets more tolerable. Ray nana misses u soooo I love u Her Nana <terygary2@msn.com> Gresham, Or USA - Friday, July 17, 2009 11:20 AM CDT Just stopping by letting you know I was thinking of you, and your daughter's adorable smile. Thank you for sharing her story. God bless you. Lisa <rolexh@aol.com> - Sunday, April 19, 2009 9:42 PM CDT Happy 13th Bday...My Ray of Sunshine!!! Love and Miss you Bunches, MOMMY <crystal2175@yahoo.com> - Friday, January 30, 2009 12:25 AM CST My Ray of Sunshine. Thank you for the visit last night, it was very much needed. I miss you bunches too! Hugs and Kisses, MOMMY! Mommy <crystal2175@yahoo.com> - Monday, December 29, 2008 11:44 PM CST I was thinking of Ray today...the sun was shining through some clouds....you can actually see the rays of sunshine pierce through. Love you Crystal and Krissy! Jeannie Keep <jeenz1@gmail.com> Oroville, CA - Friday, August 22, 2008 7:20 PM CDT Thinking of your family and praying for you :) Katie Boyd Menifee, Ca US - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:44 PM CDT Dear Crystal, I am thinking of you today, knowing that your connection with this day is strong, because of the suffering you have known with Ray-Anne's illness. May God bless you always. Grace and peace, ~Colette (from Cheyenne Fiveash's book) The Collect For Good Friday: Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family (the assembled church), for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Colette Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, March 21, 2008 12:04 AM CDT was just thinking of you guys. hope everything is well. Love you Ray-anne!!! Mike Apfelbaum <mike.apfelbaum@gmail.com> marion , il usa - Saturday, February 9, 2008 12:20 AM CST I'm not sure if you ever check here anymore. I just wanted to say I remember Rayanne and pray for you when I do. This week happened to be when I saw the name Rayanne on a kindergarten locker at our school. Just stopped me and reminded me of your great girl. Shelly VanB <jasonshelly@sasktel.net> Saskatoon, SK Canada - Friday, February 8, 2008 7:59 PM CST Just stopping by to see Ray-Anne's beautiful smiling face. She is a ray of sunshine. I see her birthday was yesterday. I will send heavenly birthday wishes and do something special for someone in her honor. My prayers are with you as I know that is not an easy day. God Bless. Remembering Ray-Anne! Blessings, Betsy Praying for Miracles in Ohio Elisabeth Kaiser <ekaiser@prayersfrommaria.org> Westlake, OH - Friday, February 1, 2008 10:50 AM CST thinking of you girls and remebering RayAnne.Someone who cares in hemet.Sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> - Monday, December 24, 2007 3:21 PM CST Great job in designing this page. Beautiful. Just beautiful. Leaza <Portlandhomedraws@yahoo.com> Portland, Or - Thursday, December 20, 2007 10:12 AM CST Wow Ray-Anne was a beautiful girl. You are in my prayers. Megan Buckmaster <megarock@comcast.net> Ridgefield, WA USAa - Wednesday, November 28, 2007 6:27 PM CST Thinking of you and wishing you all a blessed holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving! Hugs & prayers from Candy - Audrey's Umbrella <zacheric02-angel@yahoo.com > Livonia, MI www.braintrust.org/audrey - Thursday, November 22, 2007 9:20 AM CST Your girl is just so beautiful. Her radiant smile must have lit up your lives. Jenny - Saturday, November 10, 2007 9:09 PM CST Hello..its been awhile but just wanted to let you know you are still thought of and your ray of sunshine.someone who cares in hemet.sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> ca - Monday, October 29, 2007 12:42 AM CDT I followed your website during your sweet daughter's battle. I continue to "check in" even though I know that you aren't updating. Her smile is a reward. I am praying for you. Kim <kimboj41@gmail.com> McKinney, TX - Tuesday, August 21, 2007 5:45 PM CDT Dear Family ~ A quick note to let you know you remain in my thoughts & prayers. We lit a candle in honor of your 'RayRay' last month. May her lite continue to shine on you all. Blessings !! Lisa & the Jordan Gang <LJordan@bendcable.com> Bend, OR USA - Saturday, August 4, 2007 10:31 PM CDT Hello.. Thinking of Ray and wanting you to know someone cares in hemet.Sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> hemet, ca - Sunday, July 8, 2007 4:38 PM CDT Just came in the room and Joan Jett was playing on the tv...I immediately remembered Rayanne. Hope you are all doing well. Know that your great girl is remembered and thought of. Shelly VanB <jayandshel@msn.com> Saskatoon, SK Canada - Sunday, May 27, 2007 8:04 PM CDT With Much Love Miss Shannon & Miss Samantha "Froggy" <humphity@gmail.com> Always Missing & Remembering *Rayanne* - Sunday, May 13, 2007 12:32 AM CDT Hello,Thinking of you guys!Someone who cares in Hemet.sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> Hemet, ca - Tuesday, May 1, 2007 12:50 AM CDT Hi, Haven't been to your site in a long time, but thought I should let you know that we still think of your RayAnne...especially everytime we hear Joan Jett on the radio. Alisa Devin's site <tiredofcancer@yahoo.com> - Friday, April 20, 2007 10:30 AM CDT With Much Love Miss Shannon & My Baby Bunny <humphity@gmail.com> Always Missing & Remembering *Rayanne* - Sunday, April 8, 2007 9:48 AM CDT Dear Crystal, I am thinking of Ray-Anne, Cheyenne, and others today, and I thought I would stop by to let you know. May God bless the sweet spirit of you Ray. Grace and peace, ~Colette Colette Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, March 31, 2007 12:10 AM CDT Wishing you all the best, I know the grief is a huge burden to bear (my sister recently lost her only child in a car accident). Chris & Gooch Share the Love.org <chrisrusso_@hotmail.com> - Monday, March 26, 2007 6:23 PM CDT Happy St. Patrick's Day To Ray-Anne's Family! God bless you all. Grace and peace, ~Colette Colette Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, March 17, 2007 11:32 PM CDT With Much Love Irish Sammi & her Irish Mommy <humphity@gmail.com> Always Missing & Remembering *Rayanne* - Saturday, March 17, 2007 12:44 AM CDT Just sending some ________XXXXXXXXX_______ XXXXXXXXX_________ ______XXXXXXXXXXXX____XXXXXXXXXXXXX ________ _____XXXXXXXXXXXXXX__XXXXXXXXXXXXXX ______ ______XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX _______ _______XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX________ ________XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX_________ __________XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX __________ ____________XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX _____________ ______________XXXXXXXXXXXXX ______________ ________________XXXXXXXXX ________________ __________________XXXXX __________________ ___________________ XX ____________________ ______________________________________________ To you, From Everyone at Post Pals www.postpals.co.uk viks <viks@postpals.co.uk> - Tuesday, March 13, 2007 7:33 PM CDT Sorry I missed posting yesterday, RayAnne's Homegoing anniversary. May our Lord bless you in a special way. The thought is late but just a vivid. I guess it really doesn't matter what day it is. They have left, we remain and the wait to hold them again will always be unbearable Yolanda Rogers, Mom to Anna <weloveanna@earthlink.net> Alt Springs, FL USA - Friday, March 9, 2007 7:19 PM CST thinking of you jane d'a wakefield, ma - Friday, March 9, 2007 1:05 AM CST Thinking of you and your Ray today and always ... Carol MN - Thursday, March 8, 2007 11:38 PM CST Crystal, Thinking of you today and your Ray of Sunshine.Keep on working for that cure and awareness.Thank-you for the link to Marias prayers.I'am looking for Rainbows.Someone who cares in Hemet.Sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> Hemet, ca - Thursday, March 8, 2007 12:01 AM CST Crystal..Hope you have a great Valentines Day!Thinking of you all!Someone who cares in Hemet.Sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> Hemet, ca - Wednesday, February 14, 2007 2:28 PM CST I feel bad that I haven't been by your page in awhile.Lots going on here.But that does not mean that I don't think of you for I always do.I do stop by your page to see and read the updates just haven't had time to sign your guestbook. Valentines...... To Heaven This Valentine is not of the ordinary kind, Its still filled with love...and blessings inside; But mine has to be sent on the wings of love... You see its destination is the Heavens above. Its not being sent to my parents so dear, For they are still with me each day of the year; Its being sent to my child...who left earth so soon, Who's now in the Heavens with the stars and the moon. The message is the same as your valentine, "I love you...my sweet precious child of mine; My love is still deeper than the ocean is blue, And its sent with hugs and kisses...from me to you." "I know you are with me each and every day, You listen as I talk to you...and hear what I say; For that is one thing that disease cannot do... ...you'll always be apart of me...and me a part of you." "I know God did not give you the awful disease, Thank Him for His comfort He gives me...would you please? I dont know what I would do without His undying love... Sent to bereaved parents from the Heavens above." "I know you are in the best of care, But it's so hard for us left on earth to bear; Could you put in a request from us left behind... For God to send the knowledge..so a cure we can find." "So that no other family has to go through this pain, Our lives without you will never be the same; When I get lonely I will look to the sky at night... And see you shining down your big bright light." **~ BRENDA~**MY LOVING DAD'S SITE WITH A NEW YEAR ANOTHER ANGEL <brurka@shaw.ca> ****Edmonton~Alberta~Canada****, - Tuesday, February 13, 2007 11:45 PM CST Happy Birthday RayAnne!! Thinking of you Crystal today and hoping your memories of Ray will keep you smiling.You are not forgotten.Someone who cares in hemet.Sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> Hemet, ca - Tuesday, January 30, 2007 2:02 PM CST Quilts of Love stopping by to let you know that we are thinking of you and your angel as her birthday nears(jan30). Keeping you in our thoughts and Prayers. Rayanne will never be forgotten. Love and prayers Quilts of Love Angel Trista Trista Long <Chris-Trista@att.net> Fairmont, Wv 26554 - Monday, January 22, 2007 7:17 PM CST Thinking of you and your angel on her birthday - We wish you peace and will never forget Ray-Anne " Angel Tammi @ Quilts of Love <qol_angeltammi@yahoo.com> - Sunday, January 14, 2007 4:55 PM CST Someone who cares is thinking of you all.Hey.. Rayanne I loved the rainbow you sent me,I blew you a Kiss did you feel it.Will miss hearing from you Crystal,but will never forget your Angel Rayanne.Sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> Hemet, ca - Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:28 PM CST HAD TO STOP BY AND LET YOU KNOW THAT I'M THINKING OF YOU. LOVE BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE WITH A NEW YEAR ANOTHER ANGEL <brurka@shaw.ca> EDMONTON,ALBERTA/CANADA, - Thursday, January 11, 2007 1:06 AM CST I often think of Rayanne. I will continue to remember you in prayer as I think of her. Thank you for sharing her. I'm sure at times that was not the easy road. I appreciate what I have learned from you. I never hear Joan Jett and don't think of Rayanne!! :) Be good to yourselves. I send you a lot of love, Shelly <jasonshelly@sasktel.net> Saskatoon, SK Canada - Wednesday, January 3, 2007 5:54 PM CST The Stockings Were Hung: The stockings were hung by the chimney with care But one special stocking was no longer there All that was left were the memories bittersweet Of a life that had ended so incomplete The family had pictures all gathered around That sometimes made all of them tear up and frown For the sorrow and sadness without their sweet child Made it difficult for the whole family to smile Although there were times when they felt him(her) so close As if they were feeling some kind of a ghost The signs that were sent were so special and clear That they felt that he(she) truly was so very near They often would talk to him(her) as if he(she) was there Sometimes they would smile but also shed tears For each Christmas that came brought with it such pain That they felt in their hearts would always remain Then one special moment on one special day He(She) came to them and simply took them away To fly through the heavens and up to the stars A beautiful place that was not very far He(She) showed them where they would all join once again A place full of beauty no sorrow or pain A place where he(she) is happy with heavenly friends A place where we too will also ascend After their amazing visit was through This family was no longer terribly blue For they finally realized one day not to far They would all be together on a heavenly star LOVE BRENDAMY CHRISTMAS ANGEL <brurka@shaw.ca> Edmonton,Alberta/Canada, - Sunday, December 24, 2006 2:42 AM CST The Gap The gap between those who have lost children and those who have not is profoundly difficult to bridge. No one, whose children are well and intact can be expected to understand what parents who have lost children have absorbed and what they bear. Our children come to us through every blade of grass, every crack in the sidewalk, every bowl of breakfast cereal. We seek contact with their atoms, their hairbrush, their toothbrush, their clothing. We reach for what was integrally woven into the fabric of our lives, now torn and shredded. A black hole has been blown through our souls and, indeed, it often does not allow the light to escape. It is a difficult place. For us to enter there is to be cut deeply, and torn anew, each time we go there, by the jagged edges of our loss. Yet we return, again and again, for that is where our children now reside. This will be so for years to come and it will change us profoundly. At some point in the distant future, the edges of that hole will have tempered and softened but the empty space will remain - a life sentence. Our friends will change through this. There is no avoiding it. We grieve for our children, in part, through talking about them and our feelings for having lost them. Some go there with us, others cannot and through their denial and a further measure, however unwittingly, to an already heavy burden. Assuming that we may be feeling "better" six months later is simply "to not get it." The excruciating and isolating reality that bereaved parents feel is hermetically sealed from the nature of any other human experience. Thus it is a trap - those whose compassion and insight we most need are those for whom we abhor the experience that would allow them that sensitivity and capacity. And yet, somehow there are those, each in their own fashion, who have found a way to reach us and stay, to our comfort. They have understood, again each in their own way, that our children remain our children through our memory of them. Their memory is sustained through speaking about them and our feelings about their death. Deny this and you deny their life. Deny their life and you no longer have a place in ours. We recognize that we have moved to an emotional place where it is often very difficult to reach us. Our attempts to be normal are painful and the day to day carries a silent, screaming anguish that accompanies us, sometimes from moment to moment. Were we to give it its own voice we fear we would become truly unreachable, and so we remain "strong" for a host of reasons even as the strength saps our energy and drains our will. Were we to act out our true feelings we would be impossible to be with. We resent having to act normal, yet we dare not do otherwise. People who understand this dynamic are our gold standard. Working our way through this over the years will change us as does every experience - and extreme experience changes one extremely. We know we will have recovered when, as we have read, it is no longer so painful to be normal. We do not know who we will be at that point or who will still be with us. We have read that the gap is so difficult that, often, bereaved parents must attempt to reach out to friends and relatives or risk losing them. This is our attempt. For those untarnished by such events, who wish to know in some way what they, thankfully, do not know, read this. It may provide a window that is helpful for both sides of the gap. By Michael Crenlinsten LOVE BRENDAMY CHRISTMAS ANGEL <brurka@shaw.ca> Edmonton,Alberta/Canada, - Saturday, December 23, 2006 6:35 PM CST I am the grandmother of Ray, I miss her so much nothing will ever be able to fill the hole that was left in my heart. I miss her more then i could have ever imagined and I will always till the day I die. Being the grandmother of a child that pass is one of the most terrible things you could ever imagine. I wanted to find a cure so bad and I still do I cry a lot because nothing can take away the pain of the loss of a child. We miss her !!! I am so pround of my daughter Crystal and of my grandaughter Krissy for showing us that you can't give up and you have to go on with your life. They have been an inspiration in my life and I will always love them for that. They are so very strong. Ray I will always love you and miss you all the days of my life but I will survive and I will see you again someday in a much more beautiful place Crystal & Krissy I love you more then life itself Thank you for showing me how to live in a time when living seamed impossible Love you nana Teri Gary <www.terygary2@msn.com> Portland, Or USA - Friday, December 22, 2006 10:37 AM CST All of us here at Tuesday's Child have you in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You, Island Princess (Tuesday's Child) Island Princess <mooks@bellsouth.net> - Wednesday, December 20, 2006 9:37 PM CST Hello, Thank you for sharing your daughter, and your families journey, Wishing you a very blessed holiday. God be with you. Love LaKota, and her mom Debbie. http://www.caringbridge.org/mn/laplafcan <LaKotaDeb@hotmail.com> St.Cloud, MN - Tuesday, December 19, 2006 9:07 PM CST Hi Crystal, thanks for sharing your story and thoughts with us. Keeping you, Ray-Anne and family in my prayers, especially over the holiday period and knowing how hard it is without our precious children. Have a safe holiday...Sue Sue Young, Aaron's mum www.kiwiangels.org/aaronyoung.htm <young-hayes@ihug.co.nz> Mangonui, New Zealand - Tuesday, December 19, 2006 3:30 PM CST Crystal & Krissy, Thank you for sharing RayAnne's story! Merry Chirstmas to both of you! Teresa Jones Gresham, OR - Tuesday, December 19, 2006 2:41 PM CST Hi Crystal and Krissy, Just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers especially in this holiday season. Krissy, stop by sometime and see me sometime at school:-) Blessings, Janet Johnson Janet Johnson <janet_johnson@centennial.k12.or.us> Portland, OR - Tuesday, December 19, 2006 12:50 AM CST Ray Ray --- Been thinking a lot about you this holiday season thinking about all the years we would do Christmas decorations togeather you..Bailey..the boys and me... so much fun... Miss you and love you lots... Angie <angie.may@assist2sell.com> - Tuesday, December 19, 2006 11:41 AM CST Crystal, Thank you for sharing Ray-Anne's story and maintaining the website for so long. Hopefully others will continue to visit and learn about the struggles that Ray-Anne and your family experienced. You are correct when you say the experts never tell you everything and it is only from other parents that all the information required to make life altering decisons can come. We are honored that you have chosen to post a permanent link to Ray-Annes website on the the JTHF FamilyLink Network page (www.jthf.org) so that other parents will have this information available to them. Thank you and may God Bless you and give you strength as you live each day without your beautifal daughter. Tim and Cindy Hayden (Jeffrey's proud parents forever) <tim.hayden@jthf.org> Cincinnati, OH USA - Tuesday, December 19, 2006 11:39 AM CST Ray Ray --- Been thinking a lot about you this holiday season thinking about all the years we would do Christmas decorations togeather you..Bailey..the boys and me... so much fun... Miss you and love you lots... Angie <angie.may@assist2sell.com> - Tuesday, December 19, 2006 11:38 AM CST Hi Crystal and Krissy, I was thinking of Ray today... I wanted to know if Krissy got her scrapbook and I hope you enjoy the one I made of Ray. Take Care, Jeannie Copeland Northern , CA - Wednesday, November 15, 2006 2:15 PM CST I think about you often. I think the conference will be amazing next year. I didn't realize that our kids were the same ages apart. Charli is 5 years older than Cameron. I often wonder if by them being older and aware of what happened how it will affect their lives. I hope it makes them want to be fighters for a good cause and stronger to handle all the crap that life hands out. I will pray for you (and our whole DPG family) during these next few tough months. Cameron's mom (www.caringbridge.com/ct/cameron ) Carla Brooks <cmfbrooks66@yahoo.com> West Hartford, CT - Friday, November 3, 2006 7:09 AM CST I think about you often. I think the conference will be amazing next year. I didn't realize that our kids were the same ages apart. Charli is 5 years older than Cameron. I often wonder if by them being older and aware of what happened how it will affect their lives. I hope it makes them want to be fighters for a good cause and stronger to handle all the crap that life hands out. I will pray for you (and our whole DPG family) during these next few tough months. Cameron's mom (www.caringbridge.com/ct/cameron ) Carla Brooks <cmfbrooks66@yahoo.com> West Hartford, CT - Friday, November 3, 2006 7:09 AM CST Stopping by to let you know that I still think of Ray and the brave fight she gave. Praying for comfort and blessings for your family. love, kim Andrew's Page <kim.sprague@cox.net> Ladera Ranch, CA USA - Sunday, October 29, 2006 1:21 AM CDT Thinking of you always. Congratulations on the Relay for Life! We did our first team this year, and our goal was $1500, and we raised over $2000. It is amazing how wonderful it makes you feel, to do something and helping other people fight this horrible beast. I love the luminary ceremony also. We had a goal of 100 luminaries to sell in Ryan's name, and he had over 250, so his name was read over 250 times. It was absolutely amazing, our goal next year for luminaries is 500. I do hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Love and Prayers, Andrea-Ryan's mommy forever Andrea Brown Ryans Story <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com> Fort Campbell, Ky USA - Friday, October 6, 2006 9:19 AM CDT Hi Crystal, Glad to hear that you guys are doing good. Thought of Ray tonight. It was Make A Wish night at Cold Stone. The last time I went was when they had it during RayAnne's time. I still make wishes in her honor. Take care. Kelly Escondido, CA - Thursday, September 28, 2006 10:04 PM CDT Hi Crystal,So glad your relay turned out so successful.Your rafting trip sounds like loads of fun.Hard to get back to work after that.Look for your rainbows..and know someone cares in Hemet.Sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> Hemet, ca - Tuesday, September 12, 2006 1:33 PM CDT Dear Crystal, I can only imagine how sad you must feel at the beginning of a new school year. I know, if I were in your place, I would also wonder what my daughter would be like, how she would be wearing her hair, what color back pack she would have, and what outfit she would have chosen for he first day of classes. Connor Hunley would have been in fifth grade this year, too. My thoughts and prayers are with his parents, Rhonda and Eddie, with you, and with all the other parents, who did not send a child, or a teen, to school, or to college this month. God bless you. Grace, peace, love, and all good, ~Colette~ Colette Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, September 9, 2006 8:53 AM CDT Crystal ~ Awesome update! So glad to hear that you are having wonderful times with your family and friends. Thanks for keeping in touch and sharing your life with the world. Ray is very proud of you and the things that are being done to honor her memory. You are an incredible lady and I will continue to pray for peace for your family. A Friend in Christ's Unending Love, Michelle Bartoletti Olman <michelle@village.howard.wi.us> Green Bay, WI USA - Thursday, September 7, 2006 9:23 AM CDT Wow! Sounds like you guys had a great time. I am so scared to try rafting. Rob and the kids want to go. I guess I'll have to give in and try it now. Congrats on going over your goal for Relay4life. That is awesome. We still think of Ray and talk of the times she came over with Krissy and her wig. They always brightened our day when they came by to visit Andrew. We miss you guys. The neighborhood isn't the same. The Oribello Family (Your old neighbors) Escondido, CA - Thursday, September 7, 2006 0:16 AM CDT I agree with Krissy: Whitewater rafting is awesome!! So glad to hear that there is some energy to begin making new memories. How difficult to do, and yet we cannot risk missing out on precious time spent with our loved ones here...today. An ongoing battle in my heart, as well. What a bittersweet day today was. I like the picture in my mind of a purse swung over Ray's shoulder, "big girl style". Thank you for sharing from your heart. My Stephen would've been starting his second year of college...maybe. I am sad and missing mine too. My heart is with you this evening... Robin <robin.bonesteele@comcast.net> Battle Ground, WA - Wednesday, September 6, 2006 11:57 PM CDT I was posting this picture on Cassie's site, and thought I would swing by your page to say "hello", well done for raising so much money, its amazing :) Lots of love Viks viks <viks@postpals.co.uk> - Sunday, August 27, 2006 12:46 AM CDT I was thinking about Ray-Anne today and I realized that it has been a very long time since I left a message to let you know that your little girl is still very much on my mind. I hope you are all doing well. Candy Belanger <zacheric02@msn.com (Audrey's Umbrella)> Livonia , mi www.braintrust.org/audrey - Saturday, August 19, 2006 3:33 PM CDT Hey Everyone, Hope you are doing well. Just thinking about you all and wanted to say Hi. Love you guys and miss you lots. Love & miss you too, my Ray-Ray!!! Jennifer Polachak <jpolachak@va.metrocast.net> King George, VA - Wednesday, July 26, 2006 8:17 AM CDT Just stopping by to say hi and let you know that I'm thinking of you. Sounds like Krissy's birthday was a hit - I LOVE those ideas and will have to remember them for sure!! :) God bless and *warm hugs* ><>†<>< *Jennifer C* from Angels on Earth <coopsie78@gmail.com> Eugene, OR USA - Sunday, July 16, 2006 2:24 PM CDT Crystal...just wanted to let you know you were thought of today and Rayanne too.Someone who cares in hemet.Sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> Hemet, ca - Thursday, July 13, 2006 2:20 PM CDT Crystal, Thank you for coming by and signing Troy's questbook. I am not good at signing, although I check in as much as possible. My updates are few and far between these day - how many ways can I say I'm sad? (Sad just seems to be an understatement). Stay well. Wishing you peace, Nadine (Troy's mommy forever) Nadine Paulmeno <Spitter24@aol.com www.caringbridge.org/ny/troy> Hoover, AL USA - Tuesday, July 11, 2006 10:17 PM CDT Dear Ray annes Parents, My dearest apologies that Ray Anne passed. We would have been in the same grade... we would have been going into fifth grade together.I wish I had known Ray Anne. She seemed like a wonderful girl. Kimberlyn Nicole <kimberlyn.hughes@hotmail.com> Kennesaw, GA America - Monday, June 19, 2006 10:28 AM CDT Wow, sounds like you have been busy and will continue to be busy all summer. Have a safe enjoyable summer w/ many happy memories of Rayanne. Hugs,thoughts,and prayers, Angelique and girls www.caringbridge.org/oh/harleiparker angelique parker <pfloyd326@yahoo.com> ohio - Tuesday, June 13, 2006 12:41 AM CDT Crystal,,I'am happy all is going well with your fundraising!We have something in common I Love Journey! My daughter loves def leper. Have a great time at their concert and your secret getaway.Your in my thoughts and Rayanne is in my heart.Someone who cares in Hemet.Sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> Hemet, ca - Thursday, June 8, 2006 1:44 PM CDT WAY TO GO TEAM RAY-JAY! How awesome! Thanks for sharing what has been going on in your lives. Krissy's birthday sounded wonderfully creative and insane. She has an amazing mom and a loving caring family to surround her...and the love of her beautiful sister. Hugs and smiles to all of you... Robin <robin.bonesteele@comcast.com> BG, WA USA - Tuesday, June 6, 2006 9:10 PM CDT Hi, Great update. Way to go on raising all that money. Alisa Devin's site <tiredofcancer@yahoo.com> - Tuesday, June 6, 2006 6:46 PM CDT Hello..just stopped by to say I was thinking of you and hope you see a rainbow.Someone who cares in hemet.Sherry sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> Hemet, - Saturday, June 3, 2006 1:40 PM CDT Thinking of you! Chayce & Shay <eeneedscure@yahoo.com > Davison, MI - Monday, May 22, 2006 8:42 AM CDT Happy mother's Day Crystal.. hope you feel your Ray of Sunshine.Someone who cares in Hemet.Sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> Hemet, ca - Saturday, May 13, 2006 2:05 PM CDT LETTING YOU KNOW THAT YOUR THOUGHT OF ON MOTHER'S DAY.KEEPING YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND IN MY PRAYER'S ALWAYS. A Mother's Day Wish From Heaven Dear Mr. Hallmark, I am writing to you from heaven, and though it must appear A rather strange idea, I see everything from here. I just popped in to visit, your stores to find a card A card of love for my mother, as this day for her is hard. There must be some mistake I thought, every card you could imagine Except I could not find a card, from a child who lives in heaven. She is still a mother too, no matter where I reside I had to leave, she understands, but oh the tears she’s cried. I thought that if I wrote you, that you would come to know That though I live in heaven now, I still love my mother so. She talks with me, and dreams with me; we still share laughter too, Memories our way of speaking now, would you see what you could do? My mother carries me in her heart, her tears she hides from sight. She writes poems to honor me, sometimes far into the night She plants flowers in my garden, there my living memory dwells She writes to other grieving parents, trying to ease their pain as well. So you see Mr. Hallmark, though I no longer live on earth I must find a way, to remind her of her wondrous worth She needs to be honored, and remembered too Just as the children of earth will do. Thank you Mr. Hallmark, I know you’ll do your best I have done all I can do; to you I’ll leave the rest. Find a way to tell her, how much she means to me Until I can do it for myself, when she joins me in eternity. LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca~~THE PRAYER BEARS~~> EDMONTON ,ALBERTA, - Saturday, May 13, 2006 0:29 AM CDT Hi Crystal and crew, Just stopped in to say hi! Thanks for the update - sounds like your whole Relay for Life team is doing an amazing job (and I haven't forgotten about sending you my Relay report, pics, etc...I just got home from school today, so now that finals are done I can finally get the rest of my life organized!) Kristina, good luck on your driving test...learn that book well and maybe you'll make your mom less nervous. ;-) Love to you all! Love, Hilary Hilary <Dncr510@aol.com> NJ, USA - Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:22 PM CDT Crystal, Krissy, and Ray Ray....I am stopping by to say hello. Crystal...your jokes that you send are funny....and I hope you enjoy mine. Glad to hear things are going well. Spa days are the best!!! And I hope that I may get to see Krissy when she is down here...and Happy Mother's Day Crystal if I don't get to this page before then....also Happy Birthday Krissy now because I get busy....I don't know when I'll stop by here again. Love you girls....Jeenz Jeannie Copeland Northern California, - Wednesday, May 10, 2006 7:10 PM CDT Sending hugs of comfort and support to all. Thank you for continuing to update, Crystal. I am encouraged to see how you have taken your energy and channelled it in positive ways, as your Ray of Sunshine cheers you on... GO TEAM RAY-JAY! Blessings to you... Robin Bonesteele <robin.bonesteele@comcast.net> BG, WA USA - Wednesday, May 10, 2006 6:04 PM CDT Dear Crystal, I saw your message in Cheyenne Fiveash's guest book today, so I thought I would come here to visit. Bereavement is hard work, but I hope you are still attending your support group and doing the things that seem best to you to do on your own. Perhaps some of the writings of Madeleine L'Engle may be helpful to you. Although not written specifically to be tools for those in bereavement, you might want to check out her adolescent fiction, A Ring of Endless Light, and her autobiographical book, The Summer of the Great-Grandmother, as starting points for enjoying her many books. God bless you always! Grace and peace, ~Colette~ Colette Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, May 3, 2006 10:49 AM CDT Just wanted to say Hi. Hope you are finding more moments in time for fun. Take care. Volcano Head Escondido, - Wednesday, April 26, 2006 11:57 PM CDT Thanks for the update MaMa I know sometimes both of us are busy there isn't enough time to get up to speed. I'm happy to hear Kris had a nice visit with her dad and she is so enthusiastic to go Berevemeant classes. I hope with everyone's prayers your mother's health is well and things look optimistic. Good for you Angie for taking a day at the spa I couldn't think of someone who deserves it more(and should do it more often). Ray your thought of often and with those it always brings a smile to us thank you for that. As you know Austin is doing just fine (a little too much) Is there anything you can do to knock his arrogance down a bit??? Miss all of you LOTS!!! Marcie, Austin & Dilly-Doo Marcie Cabiness <imw2005gigi@yahoo.com> carlsbad, Ca USA - Tuesday, April 25, 2006 3:41 PM CDT Thank you for the updates and emails. I think you often. Kelly Escondido, CA - Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:22 PM CDT Hello from Hemet...glad to hear you and Kris are finding your way...Hugs to you from someone who cares in Hemet.Sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> Hemet, ca usa - Sunday, April 9, 2006 3:02 PM CDT Thanks for updating your website and sharing your story with us. You are an amazing woman, and I must say...I am a bit jealous about the spa thing. Way to go, you so deserve it! Keep up your great fundraising efforts, I know Ray is smiling down on you and is very proud of you! Denise www.caringbridge.org/co/kylel <dmlindgren@msn.com> - Wednesday, April 5, 2006 0:06 AM CDT TO Ray...I think of you often. Crystal and Krissy...I am here for you always. Jeannie Copeland <jeenz1@gmail.com> In Northern California, - Wednesday, April 5, 2006 0:05 AM CDT What a blessing this update is...what amazing courage and determination you all display...choosing to work through the painful process of grief...finding meaningful ways to honor Ray with rasing funds for ACS...shining your daughter's light back to the world...Thank you for sharing. I wish you all the best. Robin Bonesteele <robin.bonesteele@comcast.net> BG, WA - Tuesday, April 4, 2006 11:57 PM CDT My beautiful Ray of Sunshine....I miss you sooo much! Love always and forever, Mommy <crystal2175@yahoo.com> Portland, OR USA - Tuesday, April 4, 2006 10:19 AM CDT Hello from Hemet thinking of you and your little Ray of sunshine....someone who cares in Hemet.Sherry Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com> Hemet, ca usa - Monday, March 27, 2006 12:42 AM CST i am also a parent that lost a child,Tanner feb 3 06 from brain cancer and Keaton april 9 05 from accident. thank you for letting me read about your child stephanie newberry <newberryxsix@aol.com> yachats, or usa - Saturday, March 25, 2006 7:03 PM CST Rayanne's sunshine continues to shine through you! Love & Prayers - Sharice Sharice C. Lyman <slyman@chsd.org> San Diego, CA USA - Thursday, March 23, 2006 10:04 AM CST Just thinking of you guys, Alisa Devin's site <tiredofcancer@yahoo.com> - Monday, March 20, 2006 2:33 AM CST Still keeping Ray-Anne, you and your family in my thoughts and prayers on her anniversary. God bless Sue Young, Aaron's mum www.kiwiangels.org/aaronyoung.htm <young-hayes@ihug.co.nz> Mangonui, New Zealand - Monday, March 13, 2006 4:34 PM CST Sending thoughts and prayers from Nebraska. Patty <taylor@bbc.net> Alliance, ne usa - Monday, March 13, 2006 2:37 PM CST Keeping you in our prayers on Ray-Anne's angel date. Love, Diana, Mother of Angel Katherine Diana Cross, www.caringbridge.org/tx/katherineross <diana@houston.rr.com> Houston, TX - Friday, March 10, 2006 1:18 PM CST One year as an angel...thinking of beautiful Ray-Anne and her family. Love, Hilary Hilary <Dncr510@aol.com> NJ/MD, USA - Friday, March 10, 2006 0:27 AM CST Thinking of you today. God bless! Cindy Wright Tennessee, - Wednesday, March 8, 2006 1:23 PM CST We are holding you close in our thoughts day. You are in our prayers everyday. Blessings ~ Shari and Nicole www.caringbridge.org/nm/nicole Shari McElroy <ShariMcElroy@aol.com> Belen, NM USA - Wednesday, March 8, 2006 9:56 AM CST Thinking about you today. 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