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HEY BABY BOY I WAS THANKING ABOUT YOU TO DAY AND HOW YOU SAID MY NAME I KNOW IF YOU WERE YOU WOULD LOVE YOUR BABY CUZIN MIKE I THANK ABOUT YOU ALOT ME AND YOU ALWAYS WERE CLOSE I THANK ABOUT WHEN MEAND YOU USED TO PLAY WITH YOUR MEOW I LOVE YOU BABY BOY SO MUCH LOVE ALWAYS LINDY
lindy <LINDY_JARREL1990@YAHOO.COM>
- Sunday, June 4, 2017 2:15 PM CDT

I miss you Shae.
Mommy <DawnPierce@BankPlus.net>
- Wednesday, February 15, 2012 1:15 PM CST

Dawn,
Such a wonderful website for your precious angel. Such a beautiful little boy with a sunshine smile.
Marti Albers <malbers1@hotmail.com>
Hernando, MS - Monday, July 27, 2009 10:02 PM CDT

Shae - just wanted to take a second and let you know that I was thinking about you today.....Koby's last day in high school was today....and I was just thinking back over the years and thought of you too!! I love you sweetie....I miss you too!! Give Mama a hug and kiss for me!!
Gayle Lander aka Aunt Kkkkkkkkk <gayle.lander@bxs.com>
Southaven, MS USA - Friday, May 8, 2009 10:55 AM CDT

We are so deeply saddened by Shae's story-- what a bittersweet reminder to be thankful for your loved ones, live every moment out loud, and never take anything for granted. We are all so blessed in this life and we never know what God has in store for us. You have a beautiful family and the sweetest little angel in Heaven watching over you! You are all in our thoughts and prayers and we are here for anything you may need--
Kacey & Ashley Reed <kacey_ashley2007@yahoo.com>
Southaven, MS USA - Wednesday, January 28, 2009 6:42 PM CST

Happy Birthday Shae. I miss you so much.

Mason asked Nanny yesterday if Jesus was going to have a birthday cake for you in Heaven. I am sure that you will have a yummy cake with all the ice cream that you want.

Love you Angel Bear,
Mommy

Miss you sooooooo much
- Tuesday, December 30, 2008 8:57 AM CST

Dawn I know I haven't seen you in years and just found out about Shae - many years after he got his angel wings. But please know that you and your beautiful family will always be in my thoughts and prayers and next time it rains I will think of Shae and smile :0)
Mitzi Hall Garrett <garrettm@cooley.edu>
Lansing, MI - Wednesday, November 12, 2008 6:10 PM CST

I sure miss you Shae. You were diagnosed 8 years ago today. It's still so hard to believe that you are no longer with us. Thanks for all the butterflies that you send us. You are always with us. I love you sweetie and miss you oh so much.

Please visit us in our dreams.

Love you angel bear,
Mommy

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
- Monday, August 4, 2008 8:37 PM CDT

We all miss you so very much!!! Thanks for the butterfiles yesterday.

I love you Sweet Angel
Aunt LaNelle <Bulldogfanmslanelle @yahoo.com>
Southaven, ms america - Saturday, July 26, 2008 10:47 PM CDT

Dawnie?

I love you Angel Shae. We all miss you!!!
Aunt LaNelle <Bulldogfanmslanelle @yahoo.com>
- Thursday, July 10, 2008 0:16 AM CDT

Hey Guys!!Looks like everyone had tons of fun at the Shake4Jake!!Wish I coulda come,but just wasn't meant to be,long story!!You look GREAT with your hair dark!!I know your Shae is so proud of his family,reaching out and helping other families who are dealing with catastrophic diseases!!Your family is a true example of people living for the LORD!!

Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
- Wednesday, July 2, 2008 4:32 PM CDT

OK, you guys...are you coming to stay with me??? Will Mason be my bed buddy? Do I need to get some FRESH sweet tea for His Majesty? I'm on go if you are!!
Jin Jin <vjc11@comcast.net>
- Wednesday, June 18, 2008 8:50 AM CDT

Hey Sweet Angel. I love you.
Aunt LaNelle <Bulldogfanmslanelle @yahoo.com>
Southaven, ms United States - Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:11 PM CDT

Just wanted to pop in and say hello :) LOVE the street sign! I hope that you are all doing well down South! We have lots of rain and flooding, but our house is fine. We are coming down in August... tried to contact Mark and Mylissa twice so far, I don't think they are getting my messages, was looking into staying there as with our new baby we will be at 6 people... Hopefully we get a chance to see you guys then.
Gina and Liam www.caringbridge.org/visit/liamreinier <ginabarrett@Yahoo.com>
Ankeny, IA - Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:38 AM CDT

Dawn,
I can't wait to write some insurance on Shae's street!! What an AWESOME gift. I know where I'll be doing some prospecting. Thanks for the update and sharing your amazing story.
Kacy Acree <kacyacree@allstate.com>
Olive Branch, MS USA - Tuesday, May 27, 2008 9:29 PM CDT

Hey sweet Angel. Miss you so much. Thanks for the butterflies and the rain today. It smelled so sweet.
Lindy LaNelle Bloom <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, May 22, 2008 11:43 AM CDT

Hey girl, funny thing. Reese was one of the names I had picked out for Maddi- Reese Raborn, has a ring to it don't it!!!! Can't wait for June it your turn to come see us and we will get to put you guys to work. HAHA
Love You give Mason a hug for me.
Staci Raborn <sraborn@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:42 PM CDT

Hello folks!
It has been a little while since I've sent a message. I hope that all is well. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and keeping you in prayer.
Lynn Savela <lsavela@comcast.net>
Vineland, NJ - Tuesday, May 20, 2008 8:22 AM CDT

Thanks for giving me a heads up about the story of the sign...what a special, special gift.

Love you and hope to see you soon,
Ashley
Ashley Bianchi <bianchia@rhodes.edu>
- Monday, May 19, 2008 9:36 PM CDT

Hi Dawn. I have not signed in for a while. Love to catch up with you guys. I was really surprised and tickled when I saw the pic of Shae's street!!!

I think of you and your family often and pray for you, too.

Hope to see you at Shake for Jake, and maybe in Saint Louis, too. Our younger son and wife just moved there. We love to go to the St. Louis Cardinals games.

Love ya, girl.
M rs. Fay
Bastrop, LA - Sunday, May 18, 2008 11:07 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,

So glad you had a nice Mother's Day. LOVE the sign, that is really neat... No matter what, Shae would of never been forgotten!

Did you see what I posted on my blogs about MOMS? Check it out girlfriend!

Hope you have a great week.

Love ya,

Susan
Jordan's Site <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Praising God for your friendship......................................, - Monday, May 12, 2008 10:54 PM CDT

Miss you sweet angel.
Lindy LaNelle Bloom <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, May 7, 2008 9:17 PM CDT

Thanks for the comment on my blog. I was going to leave you a comment but you haven't posted yet! If you need any help please let me know.
Now you need to persuade Staci to start blogging!
Hope you have a great weekend.
Zhohn Dupont www.zhohn.blogspot.com <z_dupont@hotmail.com>
Simmesport, LA USA - Friday, May 2, 2008 11:36 PM CDT

Sending birthday wishes! Hope all is well and letting you know we stop here often just to pray for your family.
God Bless you!

www.caringbridge.org/visit/carsonruffa

Please visit Carson's site and leave messages of hope and prayer for he needs them right now.

Thank you!
Jackie
WPB, FL - Monday, April 28, 2008 5:19 AM CDT

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Love you all!!!
Lindy LaNelle Bloom <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
- Friday, April 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT

Hello Mrs. Dawn Pierce my friend!! I am bad about keeping in touch but I'm always thinking of you!! are you a brunette now?

hope Mason had a great birthday!! Are you and Susan really getting together without me?

much love
Carol
carol <dmill3@insightbb.com>
- Monday, April 21, 2008 10:43 AM CDT

Hey Dawn,

It's count down time now! I'm so excited to see you on Monday! Email me your cell number so I'll know where to meet up with you guys.

I really APPRECIATE you taking time to spend with us Dawn, you are such a special friend indeed.

Can't wait to love on Mason, Jordan is excited too!

Love you,

Susan
Jordan's Site <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Baton Rouge, - Friday, April 18, 2008 9:41 AM CDT

I got to hold Mason as he slept on my shoulder this afternoon. I was reminded of our first Thanksgiving with him. I held for most of the length of the Egg bowl. What a great night that was. He really does make my heart smile. I can feel it. Then he awakes as says, "I want my Nanny." BURN!!! He shot me down.

I love y'all.

Angel Shae,
I love you. Thanks for the two butterflies you sent me yesterday. I can't wait to see you again.
Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
- Friday, April 11, 2008 6:54 PM CDT

Hey Sis. I love y'all.
Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Southaven, MS America - Wednesday, April 9, 2008 9:59 PM CDT

Happy belated birthday to our sweet little Mason. Your lucky because we will be seeing you in just a few days, so instead of trying really hard to mail the package and failing, I will be delivering it in person. Can't wait to give you all a great big hug!!!
Staci

Staci Raborn <sraborn@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, April 8, 2008 11:58 PM CDT

Happy Birthday, Mason! My little girl, Kayla, had hers on Saturday. Wow! One day you two will have to meet. I know she would just love to play with you!
I hope you had a great day!
Love, Kristin
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Tuesday, April 8, 2008 10:14 AM CDT

Oh, I missed Mason's birthday!! You should of told me!!

Tell him Miss Susan and Jordan will be bringing him a present when we come to Memphis.

Yes, he's BLESSED and spoiled, sounds like a good combination to me!!

Looking forward to seeing you Dawn!!

Love you,

Susan
Jordan's Site <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
So grateful for your friendship!!!!!!!!!!!!!, - Monday, April 7, 2008 10:51 PM CDT

Happy Birthday Mason.
Praying that all of you have a great week.
Zhohn Dupont <z_dupont@hotmail.com>
Simmesport, LA USA - Sunday, April 6, 2008 9:23 PM CDT

Happy Birthday Mason!!! I love you so much. I am very proud of you. You are a Big boy!!! Smart, handsome, and ever so precious. I hope you have a fantastic birthday!!!

Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
- Saturday, April 5, 2008 7:44 PM CDT

Hey Sis. Todd, and Mason,
I love y'all.

Hey Sweet Shae, love and miss you so much.
Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
- Monday, March 31, 2008 10:40 PM CDT

Ahhh, I'm sorry I missed this post! Well, I just know it was a very, very HAPPY one indeed.

I know you just ADORE your Todd, and it's obvious he ADORES you!! What a beautiful testimony you guys are to so many.

Dawn, I'm counting the days, I'm so excited to see you and Mason, I'm forgetting to worry about those scans! See how good God is? You are the perfect person to be with me!

LOVE YOU GIRLFRIEND!!!

Susan
Jordan's Site <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
See you in Memphis........................................, - Saturday, March 29, 2008 8:35 AM CDT

Hey guys, I just want you to know how blessed I am to have met the three of you. Oh how I wish I would have gotten to meet Shae. I'm sure he and Jake are big buddies and watching over all of us each and everyday. We love you and can't wait to see you in a couple of weeks.
Staci
Staci Raborn <sraborn@comcast.net>
- Thursday, March 27, 2008 11:39 PM CDT

Happy Anniversary Dawn and Todd!!!

I love you both!!
Tina Sommer <4sommers@bellsouth.net>
Southaven, MS - Wednesday, March 26, 2008 1:50 PM CDT

Happy Anniversary Dawn and Todd. I'm extremely happy for both of you and myself because I love Todd's cooking.
Hey Mason, April 6, 2008 is around the corner. I can't wait. What a handsome and smart boy you are.

Angel Shae, We sure do miss you baby.

Love to you all,

Aunt LaNelle
LaNelle Bloom <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, March 25, 2008 10:08 PM CDT

Shae - I'm going to the zoo this afternoon after work with Cole and Koby - I can't wait for the butterfly exhibit to open - As always, thinking of you and missing you!!! Love you harder than thunder can bump a stump!!! Aunt Gayle a.k.a. Aunt KKKkkkk
gayle lander <gayle.lander@bxs.com>
Southaven, Ms USA - Tuesday, March 25, 2008 4:08 PM CDT

Happy Easter!!!
Tina <4sommers@bellsouth.net>
Southaven, MS - Sunday, March 23, 2008 1:24 PM CDT

I never met your precious Shae here on earth, but because of his him I have had the blessing of being able to meet his precious family and see what a loving inspiration you all have been to other families, such as ours. Thank you for always reaching out to others. Praying Shae sends you lots of butterflies :)

Dianna&Cole caringbridge.org/visit/wesleycolehardy
- Thursday, March 20, 2008 1:41 PM CDT

I am glad that time passing means that we are one day closer to seeing our babies again. It is definitely hard to know how much time has passed though. We are thinking of you guys today.
The Bowen Crew <jennifer@bens-story.com>
- Thursday, March 20, 2008 7:00 AM CDT

Dawn, Todd & Mason,

I am thinking of each of you today and lifting you up. I pray that God will wrap you in his loving arms and comfort you today. I pray that today you each can reflect on all the joy that Shae brought you and so many others.

I love you and am so honored to call you "friend",
Tina Sommer <tsommer@firstbankdelta.com>
Southaven, MS - Thursday, March 20, 2008 6:58 AM CDT

Okay Friends of Dawn, Todd, Mason, and Angel Shae, This is a very hard week for them. Is anyone out there? I want to see pages and pages of support for them the next time I logg on.

Dawn, Todd, Mason,
I love you and am so proud of you. I know you'll be smiling all week and putting your best face forward. I don't know how much you hurt, but I know you are. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Angel Shae,
Aunt Nelle misses you and loves you so very much.
Mindy Grace and John Reed miss and love you too. Give Jesus a hug for all of us.
Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Southaven, MS America - Monday, March 17, 2008 9:48 PM CDT

I love you all!!!
Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
- Saturday, March 15, 2008 9:36 PM CDT

Hi Mason (and Mom and Dad, too)
I love your new pictures. You are getting to be such a big boy now...and soon to be 5 years old too. I know you had so much fun in the snow. Looks like Jesse enjoyed it a little bit too. I wish we had gotten snow, but we very seldom do down in Texas. I hope you can get your Mom and Dad to bring you down here during the summer so you can get some more TEXAS clothes and stuff. Have fun...You surely are a cutie!!!

Mrs. Jane <janemjones@austin.rr.com>
Cedar Park, TX - Thursday, March 13, 2008 2:55 PM CDT

I saw my first Shae butterfly today. The timing was perfect. I love the pictures.
Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, March 12, 2008 6:02 PM CDT

Hey, I enjoyed looking at the new pictures. Mason looks JUST LIKE his daddy!
Amanda Meek
Collierville, Tn USA - Tuesday, March 11, 2008 1:53 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,

What's up? Just stopping in to say hi and let you know how often I think of you, and miss you.

We'll be up on Sunday April 20th, I'd love to see you. Mark your calendar!

Love you,

Susan & Jordan
Jordan's Site <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Can't wait to see you.........................., - Monday, March 10, 2008 8:34 PM CDT

Dawn,

Thank you so much for ministering to J.Lee, Ann, and Ellen Taylor. You and Todd are so strong and I appreciate you and your family.
Lydia M. Edwards <ledwards@starkvilleacademy.org>
Starkville, MS USA - Friday, February 29, 2008 1:08 PM CST

Hey Dawnnie, I love you sis. You are my closest friend and I still can't imagine what it must be like for you. Please don't tell all of Mason's business. He is a good boy. Some folks just don't understand his preciousness. Thank you for Maddie's story. I need pictures from all my St. Jude friends for my classroom. I will be asking for donations this year from my parents. My bosses will not know until after the fact. They shouldn't have a problem with it.

Angel Shae, Aunt Nelle misses you everyday. I love you.
LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Southaven , MS America - Monday, February 25, 2008 7:43 PM CST

Hey Dawn,

OH MY!! I missed your birthday! I didn't know you were born in February? No wonder I love you so much, and you are so SPECIAL. Yep, those February babies just don't come any finer!! (He He...)

Sounds like you had a wonderful celebration and Todd is just a doll sending you flowers at your dinner, now I'm IMPRESSED!! (and jealous too...)

I love the story about Mason. Yes, leave it to the little girls to "report". That is their speciality, they ALWAYS have a story waiting to be told! That was hilarious.

Mason is smart, "don't ask, don't tell", sounds like a plan to me. ALL my boys used that policy!

Well sweetie, hope you are having a great week, sorry it's taken me a while to get over here.

Blessings to you and oh, "Happy Belated Birthday" to you and your hubby!!

Love you!

Susan & Jordan
Jordan's Site <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Missing you too my friend................................., - Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:44 AM CST

Hey Dawn,

I'm patiently W-A-I-T-I-N-G!!

Susan
Jordan's Site <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Missing you too my friend................................., - Friday, February 15, 2008 7:41 PM CST

You gotta love that Mason, a boy after my own heart. I guess you better send me the recipe for that "best soup ever". I'm sure I will get the same response from my boys and I know anything cooked by Dawn is always followed by the words best ever, right? Set your calendars. Shake 4 Jake is set for June 28th.
Love You Guys,
Staci
Staci Raborn <sraborn@comcast.net>
- Sunday, February 3, 2008 11:21 AM CST

Hey Mrs. Dawn. Arthritius woke me up early, so I am praying for you right now. I do not know what it is to loose a child, but GOD does know. He grieves with you and knows your mother's broken heart.

That Mason is a smart boy, and learning so much, even how to kiss up with the best of them. :) I loved seeing his Christmas pics. Let us see some more of your work with your new camera!!

Love you all in the name of Jesus Christ.

Mrs. Fay
Bastrop, LA - Sunday, February 3, 2008 5:59 AM CST

ugh!!! I am sooooo� sad today. After reading your update and Maddie's my heart is just.. well, broken. I do not understand why these things have to happen to our babies. I know that I know that I know that God has a plan for each of us and I guess that we won't know exactly what that plan is until we get to Heaven and see Him and Shae, and Hanna, and Ronell and Ben and Jake....and so many others that we love and miss. We just have to trust Him and I know that you do. Dawn, I love you, Todd and Mason and my heart just breaks for you because I cannot even imagine the pain of losing a child. I am so thankful for you and for your heart. Thank you for showing me and reminding me that none of us are promised tomorrow and to hold on to each God given moment.
Tina Sommer <tsommer@firstbankdelta.com>
Southaven, MS - Wednesday, January 30, 2008 8:09 AM CST

Hi Dawn.

Thanks for the update. It was great to "hear" from you. We were really missing you!

First, I can't even understand the feelings you must live with. I must say, though, that you continue to amaze me with your perseverance to push through your grief, and try, as hard as it may be at times, to focus on your blessings. You are truly an inspiration, and I know God will honor your faithfulness.

On to that major (adorable) blessing in your life, Mason, that boy is too cute! Men...they learn early, huh? He does have a point, though...he was only throwing at a bad guy. C'mon, Mom! =) I once read a precious little excerpt that said...Mom, Your first love. I can see that so glaringly in your relationship with him.

I will keep your friend in my prayers. When I read your update about her, this scripture came to mind.

2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

I also heard someone once say, He brings us to our knees, so we can more clearly see His face.

That doesn't always lighten our load, but hopefully it will comfort her knowing she is not in this battle alone.

Ok, I am now writing a novel, so I'll end by saying...I will keep you and your precious family in my prayers, always. Have a wonderful weekend.

Love, Kristin
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Saturday, January 26, 2008 4:52 PM CST

Hey Dawn,

Wow, I can't believe you posted earlier this week and I didn't know!!

OK, now back to the update. This was truly the W-A-I-T.

I LOVED the new pictures of Shae. I've only seen a few, so this was a MAJOR treat. Oh my... how precious. You could not help but feel cheated. BUT...as we know, God had other plans. You got to be "chosen" for those precious tender years, what a joy he was. He'll always be your number 1 son!

Now, for little Mason. Poor baby. I don't know why you guys continue to NEGLECT him!! (He He...) Looks like Santa must of needed an extra sleigh.

I love the story you shared. Yes, he's got it for mom. Don't you just love being conned?

Well sweetie, hope you have a great weekend.

Thanks for posting. I'll start checking back more OFTEN. (hint...)

Love you,

Susan
Jordan's Site <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Sending lots of love..........................., - Saturday, January 26, 2008 9:49 AM CST

Dawn,

Thanks for the update. I just wanted to let you know that my prayers are with you. I don't know what you are going through right now, but I do know that you are the strongest person I know.
Missy Roberts <jroberts020@centurytel.net>
olive branch, ms u.s. - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 9:14 AM CST

Hey Dawn. Just stopping by to let you know that I think of you and your precious family many times and when I do I pray for you all. Nothing special going on here, but just sending love from LA.

Let us hear from you, girl.
Mrs. Fay
Bastrop, LA - Wednesday, January 16, 2008 10:10 AM CST

Hey and How Bout'them TIGERS???Oh yea,what a sweet victory!!I hope to read an update soon,I check Shae's page often and pray for you guys!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
- Tuesday, January 8, 2008 11:00 PM CST

Dawn,

I just wanted to let you know that I have been thinking about you and your family. I hope that you had Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Best Wishes
Missy Roberts
Missy Roberts <jroberts020@centurytel.net>
olive branch, ms u.s. - Tuesday, January 8, 2008 9:00 AM CST

Just checking in....looking forward to an update...
Tina <tsommer@firstbankdelta.com>
Southaven, MS - Monday, January 7, 2008 8:06 AM CST

Hey there, I'm always a day late and a dollar short, but know that you are always on my mind. we celebrated Jake's birthday tonight and I thought of Shae and all the other precious angels. They will be throwing their own party in Heaven and it will be a a big one. Our two will be blowing out their candles together, how cool is that! We were destined to be friends way before we ever met. We love you guys and miss you lots. Hope to see you soon.
Staci Raborn <sraborn@comcast.net>
- Tuesday, January 1, 2008 1:52 AM CST

Happy Birthday, precious Shae!
My prayers are with you, Dawn and Todd, as I am sure these days can be so hard.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and I am sure it is safe to say that Mason was spoiled rotten! =)
Love, Kristin
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Sunday, December 30, 2007 6:10 PM CST

Dawn, Todd, and Mason,
We are thinking of you all today. I know this is a day of memories! It must be hard to imagine how big Shae would be...but don't you know he and Mason would love each other dearly. We still don't understand why little children have to leave us so early, but we do know that it is all in God's plan. You two have blessed the lives of so many people and are so dear to many....Enjoy that precious Mason every minute and Come See US!!
Jane and Bob
Bob and Jane Jones <janemjones@austin.rr.com>
Cedar Park, TX - Sunday, December 30, 2007 3:59 PM CST

To my dear sweet Dawn,

Well, today is one very special day, the day the Lord give you the most wonderful gift, SHAE!

I can't imagine all the joy that was packed in those short years, but I know every moment was special and your memories will carry you until he's in your arms again.

Yes, we have this hope, and I know it carries you daily.

Praying you feel surrounded by so much love today, and your memories bring so much JOY to you!

Praying for you, and thanking God for bringing you into our lives.

With lots of love and some extra HUGS,

Susan
Jordan's Site <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Giving thanks for the Pierce family....................................., - Sunday, December 30, 2007 10:32 AM CST

Thinking of you guys. Hope your holidays went well! Waiting for an update about them!!!
Gina and Liam www.caringbridge.org/visit/liamreinier <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ankeny, IA - Saturday, December 29, 2007 10:23 PM CST

hey sweet Dawn. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you as Shae's birthday approaches. I can imagine he was your best Christmas present ever!

I miss you and hope you all had as good a Christmas as possible. My computer crashed yet again!! Santa once again bailed me out and I'm back on with a new computer that I'm spending a lot of time with trying to figure out.

Sending you a big hug today and know that I love and miss you!!!

Carol
carol <dmill3@insightbb.com>
bowling green, - Friday, December 28, 2007 10:29 PM CST

thinking of you...
tammy pinnow <tammy_pinnow@yahoo.com>
hernando, ms - Friday, December 28, 2007 9:17 PM CST

Thinking of you this Holiday Season! God Bless!
Love!Hugs!Prayers from S.C.
Darline Rollins <drollins07@yahoo.com>
Kershaw, S.C. - Wednesday, December 26, 2007 0:55 AM CST

Merry Christmas!! God Bless you!!
Shaun Rogers <shaunr@bellsouth.net>
Dunwoody, GA - Tuesday, December 25, 2007 5:07 PM CST

Merry Christmas!

I would have waited for Shae's birthday to write, but I'll be away from the internet then.

The special day set aside to celebrate the birth of Jesus is a wonderful day to remember that God's gift of His Son makes it possible for us to be with our children again, where there is no pain, fear, or sadness. And it will be forever.

www.caringbridge.org/al/mamieadams
Mamie's Daddy <george.f.adams@us.army.mil>
Huntsville, AL USA - Monday, December 24, 2007 9:18 PM CST

Hey Girlfriend,

What's up? I'm sure you are busy these days! Just wanted to stop by real quick and wish you and your precious family a very Merry CHRISTmas!

I'm so grateful for your friendship and look forward to all God has in store for 2008!

Be blessed my friend, I love you!

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Thanking God for you ......................................, - Friday, December 21, 2007 6:49 AM CST

Hello : ) Just letting you know that we are still following along! Great to see some new pictures. Wonderful job on raising that much money for St Jude!!!!!!
Gina and Liam <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ankeny, IA 50021 - Monday, December 17, 2007 2:08 PM CST

Dawn...your mailing address was in my computer that crashed..I can't find it anyway...Please call me ASAP and leave address.
Jane <janemjones@austin.rr.com>
Cedar Park, tx - Saturday, December 15, 2007 2:22 PM CST

I sure love you, girl!!!

Tina <4sommers@bellsouth.net>
Southaven, - Wednesday, December 12, 2007 5:25 PM CST

Good preaching, Sis. Amen!!! I needed to hear or read this today. Great update. Sorry we didn't know where to go , but thanks for hanging with us. I will be back, maybe even participate next year, if I get into shape.

Angel Shae, we miss you so much. It still hurts, but I know you are very happy and healthy in Heaven. We love you!!!

Love you Sis.
Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Southaven , MS America - Sunday, December 9, 2007 6:31 PM CST

Go Team Shae!

Hey Girlfriend,

Thanks for the pictures, yes, I'm still reading and always WAITING for your updates!!

I just wanted to let you know I'm going to be lighting a candle in honor of Shae tonight as the Compassionate Friends have a Candle lighting Service tonight in honor of all the children who have went on before us.

Yep, our TRUE heroes here on earth...

Sending lots of love to you Dawn, and I'm missing you.

Give Mason a big hug from me and Jordan.

Hugs and lots of kisses,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Sending lots of love~love~love your way..............................., - Sunday, December 9, 2007 8:39 AM CST

I am also a lurker,I am going to try and sign more often,just to let you know,I check your page all the time!!Praying that the marathon goes well and alot of $$ gets raised!!What is Mason's BIG present????
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, LA. USA - Thursday, November 29, 2007 9:52 PM CST

Hey Dawn,

What a wonderful surprise! I loved the new slide show with more pictures of Shae, oh he is so precious! Mason looks so much like his big brother!

Well your big weekend is coming up. I wish more then ever we were there with you. It was too much with our trip to Disney.

But next year is the YEAR! WE WILL BE THERE!

Praying for you, and missing you my friend,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Sending lots of love~love~love your way..............................., - Thursday, November 29, 2007 7:28 PM CST

Love you Dawn, Todd & Mason.....Even though Mason
will NOT give me any kisses....Love to you Shae.
Leanne Beard <LeanneBeard@Bankplus.net>
Hernando, ms - Monday, November 19, 2007 4:45 PM CST

Love you all!!!
LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Southaven , MS America - Sunday, November 18, 2007 8:47 PM CST

Shae - Aunt Gayle misses you today!!! Give MaMa a kiss for me!!! Love you to the moon and back and harder than thunder can bump a stump!!!
Gayle Lander <gayle.lander@bxs.com>
Southaven, MS - Tuesday, November 13, 2007 4:02 PM CST

Hey Dawn,

See, there are lurkers out there, you may not be aware!

Great update. Now, have you ever thought of starting a BLOG? OK, OK, I know you do work, and do have other things to do with your nights, but, well, come on, let's blog together! (He He)

I'll be looking forward to Mason's new pictures.

I hooped over the Shae's site tonight, and oh, I just LOVE those pictures of him. I wish you would post them on this site. (Hint) Gosh, I keep giving you a hard time huh?

Now, I bet you loved seeing the Raborns and the newest addition. I thought she looked like Jake too! Precious...

Well sweetie, I'll give you a little break, but you know I'll BE BACK for those pictures.

Have a great weekend.

Love and miss you,

Susan

Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Been missing you.................................., - Thursday, November 8, 2007 9:09 PM CST

Hello Mrs. Dawn. I bet you did not expect me. I am a real lurker when it comes to siging in, but I really miss your updates.

I am praying for you tonight, and although we have only met a couple of times, I just love you and your precious family. How are you guys doing? Let us hear from you soon! Love ya.
Mrs. Fay
Bastrop, LA - Sunday, November 4, 2007 11:27 PM CST

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, the update is coming?

I'm still waiting!
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Waiting and waiting..................., - Wednesday, October 24, 2007 6:47 AM CDT

Hey Dawn,

Waiting for your update. I went to the mailbox today to send something to you, and guess what was sitting right there on top, waiting for me?

A beautiful butterfly! I said, thanks Shae!

Sending lots of love,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Missing you.........................., - Tuesday, October 16, 2007 9:17 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,

Oh my, I'll get to see you tomorrow! YES... how cool is that??? (wish Carol was there too!)

Love seeing those 3 BEAUTIFUL women still up on your site, hmmmm what can ya say?

Love you,

Susan

PS Pray Jordan is not grumpy Tuesday after sedation and many drugs to keep him still!

Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
I'm so blessed to know you..................................., - Monday, October 8, 2007 8:58 AM CDT

Hey there,

Well, we just got back from a long weekend of Hockey. As I sat in the Sommett center, I thought of you and the great weekend we had there. Lets just say the atmosphere at a Hockey game was quite different from being there for Beth Moore.

I promise I am going to get the phone cover to you, I've been driving around with it in my car and forgetting to get over to the post office. However, I do think of you every day I see it.

We have a week off of school this week, looking forward to some down time. Hope you are doing well and Mason is having a great beginning of fall.
Miss you bunches,
Carol
Carol <dmill3@insightbb.com>
- Sunday, October 7, 2007 7:53 PM CDT

Thinking of you...
Have a wonderful weekend!

Love, Kristin
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Friday, October 5, 2007 2:50 PM CDT

Hey Girlfriend,

Well, it's count down time AGAIN, I'll be getting to see you soon, now, it just don't get any better then this!!

Hey, I'm really going to miss you after this visit. Looks like some family needs to head down south...

Hope you are having a great week Dawn.

I'm going deeper still,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
See you soon.................................., - Wednesday, September 26, 2007 6:54 AM CDT

Hi Dawn. It's been a couple years since we've talked, I guess. I just wanted to stop by and say hello, and see that cutie pie's little face
Hope you're doing well
Jennifer Naeger-mom to angel Ty www.caringbridge.org/mo/butterflyty <jnw_jnn@hotmail.com>
- Friday, September 21, 2007 12:26 AM CDT

Hey Dawn,

Just stopping by tonight cause I was "missing you". I loved your update!

Can't wait to see you in October, and Mason too. Hope you are having a nice week.

Keep going deeper still,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Counting the days till I'm back in Memphis.............., - Wednesday, September 19, 2007 8:29 PM CDT

Dear Dawn,

Thank you soooo much for the new pictures of Mason. Can it be possible that he is even more handsome in his new pics?!

I am so glad you had such a great weekend; I know Mrs. Susan LOVED getting to spend some more time with you. One of these days, I'll have to make another trip up to Memphis with them, and get to meet you and that precious boy of yours in person.

Well, let me get back to the girls.

It was so good to "hear" from you!

Love, Kristin
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Wednesday, September 19, 2007 6:24 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,

It had been so long since I have visited this site. It doesn't mean that I haven't prayed for you and your family. I was glad to hear about that conference you attended that sounds wonderful. We ladies need that time with other ladies. I just gave a talk on Menotoring last night at our Ladies Ministry meeting at Church. It is so important to hear the teachings of other Christian women. I am glad to hear that Mason loves his MMO. My girls loved preschool. They are in Kindergarten and First grade this year. Kelli still struggles with the loss of her brother. Jerri does too, but Kelli is very sensitive and emotional about things. Well, anyway I am glad you and your family are doing well.

Always missing Will,
Enjoying Kelli and Jerri,

Carol Strosnider
Carol mommy to angel ^Will^ Kelli and Jerri www.caringbridge.org/nc/littlewill <wkjmommy@wmconnect.com>
Monroe, NC USA - Tuesday, September 18, 2007 7:05 PM CDT

Hey Todd, Dawn, and Mason....
A voice from the past down Longhorn way!!! We are still rolling along down here waiting for your visit. I just read about your week-end. What a blessing it was for you all! I went to Shreveport last spring to hear Beth Moore...and like you all, it seemed like she was speaking to me (and that's what the rest of our groups said.)God just works those things out for us, doesn't he?
So exciting to hear that Mason is in MDO. Karlie (our 22 month old granddaughter) is going three days a week also, so I am getting a little time to do things at church. I can't believe how Mason has grown...saw the Longhorn towel in the picture. I have Mason's picture above my computer and think of you all so often.
The stores are FULL of Longhorn stuff now....anything you could possibly imagine...even Crocs...sleep shirts for ladies, you name it....they have it...SO.....if you want me to do any Christmas shopping for you, let me know.
Give Mason a BIG HUG from me...Chef Todd too. I will try to do better about staying in touch...I would have to write a book to catch you up on what all we are doing...staying so busy. Bob says hello.
Take care and come see us....
Jane Jones <janemjones@austin.rr.com>
Cedar Park, TX - Sunday, September 16, 2007 7:45 PM CDT

Hey Dawn. I had to tell you that I have been hearing all about the weekend. Wow. I have been praying for you ladies since Susan told me that ya'll would be going to the conference. God had HIS hand all over this trip didn't HE! As you girls are back home I am continuing to pray for you all to keep on remembering joyous jewels from the Lord, spoken through those leaders. I am asking God to strengthen you in every way.

Dawn, you and your family are such an inspiration to all who know you. Your ministry to those who are in the midst of the furnace of childhood cancer is so wonderful. God bless you today and every day, till we hear that longed for trumpet or until our Heavenly Father call us individually to our HOME/HOME! Love ya, girl.
Mrs. Fay <thomasx@suddenlink.net>
Bastrop, LA - Friday, September 14, 2007 1:51 PM CDT

To my dearest Dawn,

Girl, I'm missing you already! Did we not have the BEST time in Nashville? If you need any pictures, just go to my site and pick them up so you can update...(HINT)

Gosh, I do keep pressure on you huh?

Dawn, I can't begin to tell you how much it meant to me to be there with you and Carol. Our dream finally came true!

Check out my what I shared about you on Jordan's page, you will just never know how much our friendship means to me. You give me so much HOPE.

Looking forward to seeing you in October, Jordan is so excited to see Mason. Better get that "LSU shirt" out of the closet!! If he's out~grown that, no problem we can get him ANOTHER ONE!!! He He...

Love you girlfriend,

Susan

PS How was Lion King?

Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Love you Dawn..........................................., - Thursday, September 13, 2007 2:10 PM CDT

Your camera is on it's way and suppose to be there Thursday. Crazy me didnt hear the part about looking for your phone cover. I have it too now and will send it separately. I finally cleaned out my van from bumper to bumper yesterday....amazing what you can find!

Missing you,
Carol
Carol <dmill3@insightbb.com>
- Wednesday, September 12, 2007 9:31 AM CDT

I just wanted to check in with you and make sure that you had a wonderful time in Nashville.

Missy Roberts
Missy Roberts <jroberts020@centurytel.net>
- Wednesday, September 12, 2007 8:52 AM CDT

Hey Dawn.

Where's the update, girl?

I heard your time away this weekend was awesome! God is sooo good! I kept you and the rest of the ladies in my prayers, and praise God for drawing so near to all of you.

Well, can't wait for your update.
We miss hearing from you.

Love, Kristin

P.S. I would love to see more of that precious Mason. (Hint, hint...we need some more pics!)
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Tuesday, September 11, 2007 4:48 PM CDT

Just got my voicemail, and yes! I have your camera...I hadn't even noticed it.

Don't worry about it, I will get it mailed to you this week! I hope you had an extra to take to the lion king!

Call you later,
Carol
Carol <dmill3@insightbb.com>
- Sunday, September 9, 2007 6:51 PM CDT

Hey my sweet friend Dawn,

I know as I write this you are probably getting close to home and ready to go to the Lion King. I know Mason will love it!

I had such a wonderful time with you. Made me really wish you lived closer and we could hang out all the time.

You are even more wonderful and beautiful in person! What an awesome time together!

I'll be in touch soon,
much love and HOPE
Carol
carol <dmill3@insightbb.com>
- Sunday, September 9, 2007 12:18 AM CDT

Hey Dawn,

Great update, thanks!

Yes, I'm ready to roll, this is going to be one AWESOME weekend! Can hardly wait to see you! It's been too long.

I got to see the Lion King in Canada a few years ago, oh my, Mason, and your whole family is in for a MAJOR BLESSING, it's incredible!!!

Love you girlfriend,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
I'm sooooooooooooo excited to see you!!!!!!, - Wednesday, September 5, 2007 4:45 PM CDT

Good morning Shaester - I was thinking about you driving to work this morning - first came the tears because I miss you and think about how bad your mom and dad must feel everyday not to be able to see your precious face. Then I smiled because I know you are in a much better place - still miss ya though. Your cousin Cole broke his arm yesterday....AGAIN.....another football season missed because of a broken arm. I imagine that your little brother will be just like Cole. Not a bad thing, of course!!! I love you sweetie. I miss you too!!! Give MaMa a kiss for me - tell her I miss her too!!! Don't forget - you are my sunshine!!! Have MaMa sing it to you....she used to love to sing - I'm sure she still does!!
Aunt Gayle (aka Aunt kkkkkkkk) <gayle.lander@bxs.com>
Southaven, MS - Thursday, August 30, 2007 8:32 AM CDT

Need new update. I love you.

Hey Angel Shae. We all miss you so very much. I need you to talk to John Reed in his dreams. He needs some wisdom.
Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Southaven , MS America - Saturday, August 25, 2007 8:04 PM CDT

Hey Dawn and Todd and Mason, I'm ashamed it's been so long since I've written to say hello, but I do check in on the site every couple of months or so to see how ya'll are. Tyler and Peyton are growing like weeds and Tyler starts BIG Kindergarten this week. He was supposed to start last week but fell and hurt his nub. As of today he is still on crutches but hopefully in a day or two he'll be good as new again. Sounds like you guys have been staying pretty busy with all the different events from month to month. We are still missing everyone so much and I always get a cringe when I read your site that I could be there joining in on the "fun"draisers :). Next time you guys come all the way to Crossville don't forget we're not all that much farther. We should get together in Knoxville and catch up. Glad you all are doing well. Miss ya much. April
April Jones <aprildjones48@yahoo.com>
Sevierville, Tn usa - Saturday, August 25, 2007 5:42 PM CDT

Good Saturday Morning Dawn,

Just wanted to drop a line before I'm off and running today.

So good to hear from you. I'm getting more and more excited as the days go on. Now, what are you wearing? Causal, dressy or what? I'm going to be the "mom" of this group of young ladies.

(Have mercy on me OK?) We will be in the room with Tonya and Joni, very young and full of "ENERGY", be warned! He He...

Love you, and so blessed this day if finally coming!

Have a blessed weekend,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
It's count down time now................................, - Saturday, August 18, 2007 8:19 AM CDT

HeHeHe...It feels so fun to have such a cool secret.

I can't believe it either. It seemed so far away and now it's just around the corner!!!!!

Can't wait.
much love
Carol
Carol Mille <dmill3@insightbb.com>
45 minutes from Nashville, - Monday, August 13, 2007 3:04 PM CDT

I just wanted America to know that I can spell "hear" as well as "here".
Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Southaven , MS America - Saturday, August 11, 2007 5:31 PM CDT

Sis. great update. There is "news" when you get home. Dad is moving Mom out to the country. You should here this conversation. I can't wait for Mason to come back to town. love y'all.

Hey sweet Shae, I love you.
LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Southaven , MS America - Saturday, August 4, 2007 8:33 PM CDT

I miss you Shae. 7 years ago today, you were diagnosed with MDS. It is so hard to believe that it's been 7 years.

We love you sweetie and look forward to the day that we are reunited with you.

Love you bunches,
Mommy and Daddy

Missing you more than before.............................
- Saturday, August 4, 2007 8:30 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,

Now "tomorrow" has come and gone, WHERE'S THE UPDATE???

What's up sista?

I'll be back for that nice LONG update! (Faith: evidence of things not seen...)

Love you girl,

Susan

Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
I'm ready to go DEEPER STILL............................., - Wednesday, August 1, 2007 6:06 PM CDT

Hey Sweet Angel Shae, I love you and miss you.
Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Southaven , MS America - Thursday, July 26, 2007 6:34 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,

What's up? I'm counting the weeks, days and hours till I get to see you! This is soooooooooo exciting huh?

How's my little Mason doing? Please give him a big hug from us.

Hope your week is going well.

I'll be back!

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Your sista in Christ........................, - Tuesday, July 24, 2007 8:16 PM CDT

Hey Guys!!I thought of ya'll other day-I went into a shop at the mall called Tiger Town to see what kinda cool LSU stuff they had and lo and behold they had a few(just a few)Texas Longhorn things!!WHY,I DON'T KNOW!!Just Kidding!!Isn't Mo and Todd'a baby just BEAUTIFUL?!!I just know she was HEAVEN SENT!!!I hope your family is doing good and I hope to read an update soon!!
Libby Kokinos(A BIG LSU FAN) <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La USA - Wednesday, July 18, 2007 7:58 PM CDT

Hey Kiddos!!!
I was DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEElightful to get to spend time with you at Shake 4 Jake weekend!! What a blessed event!!
I know our Angels were smiling from ear to ear to see everything going so well and raising dough for JRF.
I'm so glad you had some yellow snow for me ... that's so sweet of you. Better yet, I'd LOVE to come enjoy it myself sometime. I keep thinking that one day I won't be working 7 day weeks but for now ... well, I gotta.
Know that I love ya'll bunches & bunches and am ever thankful for God allowing our paths to cross. You are treasures to my heart.
Take care, give Mason hugs for me and talk to you later taters!!
Only By His Grace - Trish
Heaven's Lil Dancin' Darlin ~ Emma Grace
Trish Hampton <bubbleup42@yahoo.com>
Prairie Grove, AR - Monday, July 9, 2007 10:52 AM CDT

It was so nice to meet you at Shake for Jake, I am so glad you introduced yourself to me while you were working at Jake's store. Thanks for being such wonderful friends to Staci and Don. I know ya'll have been there for them so many times. Hope to see you again soon!
Tammy Skinner <tskinne@entergy.com>
WM, La - Monday, July 9, 2007 8:53 AM CDT

Hi, I have visited your site once before, I was brought here from Jake's site. Glad to hear you had such a great vacation, your photos are gorgeous! Your family is in my prayers.

www.caringbridge.org/visit/dianemarie
sarash
ma - Sunday, July 8, 2007 5:31 PM CDT

I just wanted to stop by and say HI! It was so nice to meet you at Shake 4 Jake. Hopefully we will see you again there next year.
Ginger Braun (www.caringbridge.org/la/carsonbraun <cgccbraun@earthlink.net>
Bossier City, LA - Thursday, July 5, 2007 4:13 PM CDT

Hello Pierce family, I stumbled across Shae's site tonight although I think I have visited before. I feel compelled to write to let you know what incredibly thoughtful people you are! I read through all of your journals, and you continually visit other families fighting the cancer beast, ask for prayers for other children, and support others no matter how much emotional pain you are going through. Your compassion and love for Jake is evident in each entry. I'm sure all St. Jude families feel blessed to have met you. Mason seems to be growing up into such an awesome boy. You are great parents!!!
Best wishes,
Julie's big sister
www.caringbridge.org/visit/julie
Caitlin <all__that__Jazz@Hotmail.com>
London, on Canada - Tuesday, July 3, 2007 10:44 PM CDT

Thanks for sharing your vacation and pics with us,I love the one of Mason and the butterfly on his back!!Sounds like ya'll had a blast!!My daughter and I actually went to W.Monroe for shake4Jake on Saturday but we didn't get to stay long because my Grandson wanted his Mommy to come home,so we had to leave:( I did get to meet Staci and I saw Mo for just a minute,it was really cool and we will be back in 08'!!I actually saw your husband,I knew it was him from the pics and I heard him mention Mason's name,I am really sorry I didn't get to meet you!! I check your site all the time,and keep your family in my prayers!!!Maybe we can meet at the next big event,huh??
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Monday, July 2, 2007 9:42 PM CDT

Hi, Shae!

This is my first time to visit your site.

You had already been in Heaven a few years when my little girl joined you there. You've probably exchanged stories about vacations at Gulf Shores. Did she tell you that she was afraid to go into the ocean (or Gulf), even when I carried her, but she had such a wonderful time in the swimming pool? How about her beach ball, and how nervous it made her if the wind blew it toward the water?

You're such a good boy to help your family have a good vacation. You must be so proud of Mason!

www.caringbridge.org/al/mamieadams
Mamie's Daddy <george.f.adams@us.army.mil>
Huntsville, AL USA - Sunday, July 1, 2007 11:14 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,

WOW...what a vacation! I never been there, and after seeing your pictures and hearing your stories, hmmmm, we will look into this! (I'll be flying down...bad back!)

Oh my, the pictures were incredible! You are a great photographer Dawn. So many special moments were captured, and the picture of Mason with the butterfly on his back, well, it put chills down my spine! AMAZING. What a nice gift from Shae.

Well I'll give you an A+ for this awesome update. Love you, and can't wait to see you, oh yes, I'm counting the days already!

Lots of love and many hugs,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
So blessed to know you........................., - Friday, June 29, 2007 9:52 AM CDT

Looks like y'all had a wonderful time. The pictures are great - I love the one of Morgan!! :-)
Tina
Southaven, MS - Thursday, June 28, 2007 12:22 AM CDT

Hi folks. Just wanted to say hello. Enjoy you trip to LA...safe travels. How I wish I could be there but unfortunately things didn't work out for a trip this time. thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
Lynn Savela <lsavela@comcast.net>
Vineland, NJ - Thursday, June 28, 2007 9:57 AM CDT

I can't wait to see the pics. C'mon, you're making us wait too long over here! =)
Glad to hear you guys had such a great time.
Love, Kristin
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Tuesday, June 26, 2007 8:31 PM CDT

Welcome Home...

Back to reality! Can't wait to see some of those pictures. Now, you know me, I'm going to BUG you until they are posted!!!

Anxiously awaiting them,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Baton Rouge, La - Sunday, June 24, 2007 4:33 PM CDT

I just came across Shae's webpage. He was a very brave young man. Hope you are havign a wodnerfull trip and Happy Father's Day. www.caringbridge.com/visit/brock1 and www.freewebs.com/scrfanatic
Brock <blueturtle511@aol.com>
j county , Pa Usa - Saturday, June 16, 2007 6:06 PM CDT

Dear Dawn,

I am so excited about your trip...sounds like a wonderful time of RELAXATION. Well, as much relaxation you can have with a 3 year old. =)

Mason's pictures were adorable. I hope he is enjoying his "summer camp." He is growing up way too fast.

It was so good to hear from you. I can't wait to hear all about your vacation.

Love, Kristin

P.S. I want to see lots of pics, too. =)
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 9:12 PM CDT

Dear Sweet Dawn,

Oh, I really appreciate your updates! I'm a faithful visitor. I'm sure there are many more. Don't get it, many people visit, but just don't sign? I'm sure there are many people that keep checking up on you and just LOVE seeing Shae's sweet face!

Hope you guys have a GREAT time on your trip, sounds like so much FUN! Wow, I've never been there before, so you better share your pictures!

Mason is growing up so fast...too fast! I want him back in diapers, he he... He is just adorable, he has a smile that can just melt my heart in pieces. Oh what a GIFT God blessed you with.

He has someone watching over him each day, Shae is doing a great job of taking care of his little brother.

Well, I know it's packing time now, count down time... Make many beautiful memories, I'll be waiting to hear "all about it". ( and will continue to bug you until I do...)

Your friend,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Missing you guys.............................., - Wednesday, June 13, 2007 1:39 PM CDT

Dawn-I am going to try and come to Monroe to the SHAKE4JAKE event,I hope I get the pleasure of meeting you!!You are such an inspiration to so many people!!GOD is certainly using you and your family as a great ministry to help others!!I have a Shea,also,but SHE is 24 years old and a Mom!!I can't even imagine what you and so many other parents have to endure on a daily basis,but just know,you are covered in prayer.Once again,hope to meet you!!Mason is just adorable,I bet he keep you hoppin',huh???

Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Sunday, June 10, 2007 10:05 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,

So blessed you had the "honor" of getting to know Ronell. From what I've heard and read she was one very, very special young lady.

She will be missed...

Hope things are going well for you. How's our little Mason doing these days? Any new pictures?

Hope you have a nice week,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Baton Rouge, LA - Monday, June 4, 2007 2:08 PM CDT

Hi Dawn,

Looks like Kristin and I were on the same wave length. We sure miss hearing from you.

How's life, Mason, your hubby, work? I know you must be getting real excited about those 2 new little girls that are on the way! Oh boy, Mason has so many "potential" wives.

Remember, my granddaughters are FIRST in line!

Hope you have a great week,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Baton Rouge, LA - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:39 PM CDT

Hi Dawn!

What's up? We're really missing you out here in cyberspace. How is that precious Mason? I know work is keeping you real busy, but we'd love to see a new pic of Mason. He is too cute! That little personality shines right through in his photos.

I can't wait to "catch up" with you in your next update. =)

Love, Kristin

Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Monday, May 21, 2007 1:18 PM CDT

HappyDawn!

Hey Dawn,

Hope your weekend is extra special! JUST LIKE YOU ARE! I know this holiday must be "bitter~sweet" for you.

Praying for some butterflies to come your way. Love you girlfriend. Did you see the pictures on Jordan's site? Check them out!

Love ya,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Baton Rouge, LA - Saturday, May 12, 2007 7:09 AM CDT

Thanks Dawn,

It was SO GOOD to hear from you! Sorry about your scare! I also have high cholesterol, I guess my is generic too. Jordan is especially high also.

We did the "Relay for Life" this past weekend, check out our pictures when you get a chance. We had someone VERY special on our hearts that night.

Your vacation sounds delightful, and much needed. We hope to get away this summer too.

Miss you!

Susan

PS Give Mason a great big hug from us!
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Baton Rouge, LA - Tuesday, May 8, 2007 9:55 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,

OK, let's talk! WHAT IS GOING ON? I miss your updates? I miss hearing about Mason? This is it, you better hop to your computer and start typing away, I can hardly stand it anymore.

OK, now I'll be back SOON to check up on you!

Love you Dawn,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Your desperate friend...................................., - Thursday, May 3, 2007 4:01 PM CDT

Man oh man,that Mason is a CUTIE!!!Looks like he had a fun party!!Ya'll are such a strong family and HE has certainly used you to help others!! I love reading your site!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
- Saturday, April 28, 2007 12:31 AM CDT

I saw the link to this journal on a comment you left on Tommi Simcox's journal and I was compelled to come read. I've just spent over an hour reading and crying. You are a strong and wonderful family. God bless you and whenever I see a butterfly from this point on I'll think of Shae. I have a little boy who is almost 3 and I thank God everyday that he is healthy. Have a wonderful day!
Gina Arends <bellaboo3903@yahoo.com>
Southaven, MS - Tuesday, April 24, 2007 3:53 PM CDT

Popping in to see if you had any news :) I am excited we get to see you soon! Do I need to do anything yet to arrange lodging etc? Hope to see Mason too! His pictures are adorable!
Gina and Liam <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ankeny, IA - Monday, April 23, 2007 11:37 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,

Just stopping by to see if you had UPDATED!!!! HINT~HINT!

How are you doing? What's up?

Sending lots of love tonight,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Waiting and waiting..................., - Thursday, April 19, 2007 9:14 PM CDT

I was just walking with Liam and Keegan to get Ethan from school. The first butterfly I have seen this season fluttered by and I thought of Shae instantly. I wanted to come home to write to you and then I see you had been writing to us when that happened! We look forward to being back in Memphis, I truly miss a lot of it!
Gina and Liam <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ankeny, IA - Tuesday, April 17, 2007 3:54 PM CDT

I just wanted to let you know how moved I was by Shae's sweet pictures and your journal. My heart goes out to you and I am praying today for your family...and that many butterflies come your way!
Shanna Hutchins <shutchins1@suddenlink.net>
Whitehouse, TX - Tuesday, April 17, 2007 9:16 AM CDT

You're welcome.
Tell Mason I have his birthday "prize" when he comes to stay with me again.
Jin Jin <vcraig@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Saturday, April 14, 2007 11:56 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,

Just stopping by to say "hi, how ya doin"? Been thinking of you, and wanted you to know!

Please give Mason an extra big squeeze from me tonight, he's such a cutie and becoming a "big boy" now.

Missing you,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is good, all of the time...................................., - Saturday, April 14, 2007 9:50 PM CDT

OH MY GOODNESS...
I meant to be sure and send MASON a birthday surprise and the time just got away from me. I am so sorry....It looks like he had a great time at his party! Give him a hug from me, please...and I promise to do better.
Hope you are all doing great! Things have been a little crazy here, but hopefully are settling down with a little "high blood pressure" medicine! Getting old has a few drawbacks, for sure!
Thanks for the kind words...Keep in touch. Bob and I hope to see you again someday before too too long.
Oh, and be sure to give "cooking Todd" a hug too.
Jane Jones <janemjones@austin.rr.com>
- Sunday, April 8, 2007 3:57 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,

Oh my, I missed Mason's big day!! I feel terrible. Please let give him a great big hug, one from me, and one from Jordan too!

Hope his little party went well! (PICTURES PLEASE....)

Sorry we weren't able to "hook up" when we were in Memphis, it was crazy. I totally understand.

Hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow as we celebrate OUR HOPE, yep, Jesus took away the sting of death, and now we can live forever! He's alive, and one day soon, we all we be together again.

Love you girlfriend,

Susan

PS Hope you see some butterflies tomorrow!

Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is in control............................., - Saturday, April 7, 2007 4:59 PM CDT

A rare visit from me. You know how I am. I love and miss ya'll a lot. Hope to see you soon. Happy Easter!!
Tonya
Marco Island, FL - Friday, April 6, 2007 9:22 AM CDT

I miss you so much Shae.

Love you,
Mommy

Looking for butterflies.........
- Thursday, April 5, 2007 5:49 PM CDT

Well...Mr. Mason..HAPPY Birthday!!!!!Such a sweet little man!!! I cannot believe he is growing so fast.....I hope Shae will blow you some butterfly kisses for your Birthday!
Todd & Dawn...thinking of you in my heart always!!!
Love you all!
Leanne Beard <LeanneBeard@Bankplus.net>
Hernando, MS - Wednesday, April 4, 2007 4:42 PM CDT

Your updates always make me cry....

Brayden is so upset that he has to miss Mason's party -- he even told me that he would miss his soccer game!!!

I hope that y'all have a great week -- full of butterflies!!

Love you,
Tina Sommer
- Sunday, April 1, 2007 7:57 PM CDT

Glad to hear the week went well. I think Shae didn't want just any balloon, he wanted the caterpillar!!! :) I now have tears streaming down my face after reading about Abel. What a devastating complication. Hope you have a great week!
Gina and Liam <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ankeny, IA - Saturday, March 31, 2007 2:18 AM CDT

Hi Dawn.
Praying for you today, and thinking of you guys always!
Hope you have a good weekend.
Love, Kristin
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Friday, March 30, 2007 12:14 AM CDT

Hey Dawn,

Hope we get to see you guys in Memphis next week!! Been missing you, and I need a big hug from Mason too!

Love you,

Susan
Jordan's Site <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Let's get together........................................, - Tuesday, March 27, 2007 9:24 AM CDT

Love you.
LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Southaven , MS America - Sunday, March 25, 2007 5:11 PM CDT

Dawn , Todd and Mason and Angel Shae
we have been thinking about you and praying for you from Australia , I cried and cried with your last Journal entry , please know I am thinking of you through yourheart ache and I just wanted to share a poem with you that I HAVE on my sons webpage in dedication to all the parents that have children in Heaven
here it is
Ask my Mom how she is
My Mom, she tells alot of lies
she never did before.
From now until she dies,
she'll tell a whole lot more.
Ask my Mom how she is
and because she can't explain,
She will tell a little lie
because she can't describe the pain.
Ask my Mom how is she,
She'll say "I'm alright."
If that's the truth, then tell me,
why does she cry each night?
Ask my Mom how is she,
she seems to cope so well.
She didn't have a choice you see
nor the strength to yell.
Ask my Mom how she is,
"I'm fine, I'm well, I'm coping."
For Gods sake Mom, just tell the truth
just say your heart is broken.
She'll love me all her life,
I loved her all of mine.
But if you ask her how is she
she'll lie and say she's fine.
I am here in Heaven.
I cannot hug from here.
If she lies to you don't listen,
Hug her and hold her near.
On the day we meet again,
we'll smile and I'll be bold.
I'll say, "You're lucky to get in here, Mom
with all the lies you told!"
-unknown

Maria
Sammy-Joes mum
http://www.caringbridge.org/ok/sammyjoe
Maria Liistro <sammyjo2@bigpond.com.au>
Melbourne, vic Australia - Saturday, March 24, 2007 5:59 PM CDT

Your KiKi, Kye, and Kah-Na just wanted to let you know we love you. Kiana and I were just giggling at thoughts of Shae and some of the silly times we had together. It's empowering to know that even though this time of year makes our hearts heavy, we have the joy of the memories we shared with Shae and the hope of seeing him again soon. Our lives were truly touched and blessed by knowing him.
Crystal Thompson <Buckeyebaby@juno.com>
Southaven, MS USA - Wednesday, March 21, 2007 6:49 PM CDT

Dawn, Todd and Mason,
Just wanted to stop by to say hello. I will be thinking of you this week and saying a prayer for continued strength.
Lynn Savela <lsavela@comcast.net>
Vineland, NJ - Wednesday, March 21, 2007 11:24 AM CDT

DAWN TODD AND MASON!
I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU GUYS!
I MISS SEEING YOU!
HOW'S MY FAVORITE LIL MASON??
WE NEED TO GET TOGETHER SOON!

I KNOW YESTERDAY WAS TOUGH AND I ALSO KNOW
GOD RESTORES BROKEN HEARTS JUST AS HE IS DOING
WITH YOU GUYS!
HIS PEACE PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING!

I MISS YOU AND HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE GINNY OWENS CONCERT!
WE NEED TO MEET SOMEWHERE IN THE CHURCH! I WOULD LOVE TO SIT WITH YOU!

I WILL CALL YOU TODAY OR TOMMORROW!

GIVE THAT MASON A GREAT BIG HUG FOR ME!

SCARLET FERGUSON <graciegirl1@bellsouth.net>
SOUTHAVEN, MS - Wednesday, March 21, 2007 9:48 AM CDT

Hey Dawn, Todd, and Mason, I love you. I decorated my classroom door in honor of Shae. Today, Ms Danielle's 3year old class fingerpainted butterflies to finish decorating my room. It is beautiful. My heart aches for us all. And at the same time, I'm thrilled that he is well. I love you.

Sweet Angel Shae, I love you precious. We miss you so much.
LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Hernando, MS America - Tuesday, March 20, 2007 6:33 PM CDT

I am thinking of you yet again... I hope you are able to find happiness through your activities today.
Gina and Liam <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ankeny, Ia - Tuesday, March 20, 2007 2:37 PM CDT

Todd, Dawn & Mason....
Thinking of you and your Angel Shae!!!!!!!!!!
Love you all!!!!
Leanne Beard <LeanneBeard@Bankplus.net>
Hernando, MS - Tuesday, March 20, 2007 2:15 PM CDT

Dear Dawn and Todd,

I am praying for you guys even more today than usual. May God hold you in His arms so gently, yet so tightly, so that you feel His presence, peace, and comfort all around you.

I am so thankful that God blessed me by letting our paths cross. I am a better person b/c of your family and the stories of your precious son.

Thinking of Shae as he is now laughing with Jesus,
Kristin
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Tuesday, March 20, 2007 1:33 PM CDT

Hey guys! Thinking of you today and always!
Jeff, Tina, Hayden and Forever Angel Stanton www,caringbridge.org/la/stanton <stantonhaynes@yahoo.com>
Minden, La - Tuesday, March 20, 2007 12:54 AM CDT

Hi Dawn, Todd and Mason,
I continue to think of you often. I wish I had some magical words or deeds to make this day easier, but I know too well that it's just not possible. The only thing you can do is to continue to focus on how Shae lived...happy, innocent and beautiful. I love all his pictures on your page. I'm so sorry that you are here without your precious Shae every day in your home. It's obvious his spirit continues to live through you and Mason.

Just wanted you to know that we hurt with you everyday, but extra hard on days like today.

Somone shared this Waldo quote with me recently, "What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us."
Your family has truly shown the amazing things that lie within you and how you've truly used your heartache for good.

love, hope and courage
Carol and family
Carol (Reid and Randon's page) <dmill3@insightbb.com>
Bowling Green, ky - Tuesday, March 20, 2007 8:51 AM CDT

I woke up thinking about y'all this morning....

My thoughts and prayers will be with you all throughout the day.

Love you,
Tina
- Tuesday, March 20, 2007 8:03 AM CDT

Good Morning sweet Dawn and family,

Today I will remember and I will celebrate the gift of "William Shae Pierce" also. I did not have the "honor" of knowing him here, but oh, one day I will!

I pray you continue to find so much comfort in all your memories of his most beautiful smile and beautiful eyes. From all you have written about him, and all I have seen in little Mason, gosh...I KNOW he was very, very SPECIAL indeed.

God choose you Dawn, to be his mom, what a gift he was.

Thank God for for the promise you will see Shae again. A part of you now resides in heaven with him, and oh, how much sweeter it will be for you when you are finally all together again!

Keep holding on to your HOPE, your LOVE and your great FAITH,

Your friend,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Praying for butterflies today..........................................., - Tuesday, March 20, 2007 7:15 AM CDT

Dawn,Todd and Mason,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I can just imagine Jake and Shae having a grand ole time together.
Until we all meet again, we have some awesome angels watching out for us!
Always Believing!!
Dawn Rushing <ppsidr34@aol.com>
West Monroe , LA - Monday, March 19, 2007 2:58 PM CDT

You are in my thoughts and prayers as you painfully relive Shae's journey to Heaven. I pray that though the memory be so unbearable, the joy of knowing Shae is in Glory and awaits for you there continue to fill you with our Lord's blessed peace and hope.

Yolanda , Mom to Anna <weloveanna@earthlink.net>
Alt Spgs, FL USA - Saturday, March 17, 2007 3:24 PM CDT

Hello. Got your link from Jake's site....Love your pics and the entry about the Four Leaf Clover. PEACE and STRENGTH to your family as your anniversary approaches. God Bless You!!
Rita Hilton <ritahilt@bellsouth.net>
Cordova, TN - Saturday, March 17, 2007 5:31 AM CDT

Just checking in to say hello. I am thinking of you, as are many in my family. I know Shae is in a wonderful place, but it doesn't make it not hurt that he isn't here too. I so wish that I had had the honor of meeting Shae, I feel like I have from the many pictures and stories, but I am sure I would be even more amazed by meeting that sweety in person!
Gina and Liam <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ankeny, IA - Friday, March 16, 2007 11:13 PM CDT

Love you Sis!!!
LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Hernando, ms America - Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:23 PM CDT

I love your update,I can't even imagine how you must miss your Shae but I pray for you all the time.I hope that helps in some small way!!Last week one day outside the daycare where I work,I saw a beautiful BIG butterfly and I thought of you and your Shae!!I know he and Jake must be having a great time in Heaven.I pray for the Raborn's daily too,somethings in life we can't and don't understand but we just have to BELIEVE!!You are an awesome person and GOD surely is using you to help others,may HE continue to pour his blessings down on you and yours.
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:05 PM CDT

I miss you Angel Shae. Please send Mommy extra butterflies over the next few days. I had a wonderful dinner with Daddy, Mommy, and Mason. Mason said the blessing three times. All this time I thought your Dad was a great chef; turns out, the taste of his cooking is only as good as the blessing said by your amazing little brother. We all miss you. I am glad you are well. We'll see you soon. Send Daddy some extra butterflies too.
Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Hernando, - Thursday, March 15, 2007 2:18 PM CDT

Whazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzup? I have a bunch of pics printed on Staci's new Kiosk for you! Now the challenge is getting them in the mail. Our girly men, sipping wine, and standing in their heaven, The Kitchen! OMG! Todd and I are going to visit the adoption attorney in the AM. You should see our profile book. IT is so super cute!! Mo
Melanie Massey Groves! <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
- Wednesday, March 14, 2007 11:37 PM CDT

The Four Leaf Clover

A four leaf clover...
A treasure...priceless and rare,
Like my child in Heaven above...
Now in God's tender loving care.

Each leaf...a meaning....a part of my grief
One leaf for strength...one for memories so dear...
One leaf for peace...and one for my faith in God above...
Each represents a part of my life..
My child in heaven...forever missed and forever loved.

The first leaf on the clover....
Stands for strength....to make it through the day....
From morning to night....darkness to light...
With Gods help each step of the way.

The second leaf on the clover....
Stands for peace...that only God can bring...
A Peace that restores my mourning heart...
Smooths the edges of the pain...
and help me learn to begin to live again.

The third leaf on the clover...
Stands for Memories...that I will always hold dear...
Their spirit will shine on in the memories left behind...
Although time may pass...they will never disappear.

The fourth leaf on the clover...
Stands for my faith in God above....
Believing with all my heart in what I cannot see...
Knowing we will meet again...
By the golden gates....in Heaven above.

Until then I'll keep my memories...
Tucked deep inside with love...
Along with my 4 leaf clover...
My treasures from Heaven above.

A Clover? A Treasure?
Blessings from above?
Strength, peace, memories, and faith
All sent from Heaven....with Gods everlasting love.
**~

BRENDA~**MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
****Edmonton~Alberta~Canada****, - Monday, March 12, 2007 11:21 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,

Sending you a beautiful butterfly tonight...

I know it's getting close to Shae's anniversary. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you, and as always, just love to get to see his beautiful face!!

Keep holding on to your hope,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Sending so much love you way....................., - Monday, March 12, 2007 7:58 PM CDT

Butterflies this early??? Wow, you KNOW the boys just wanted you to know they are running free and happy now, able to soar around with no problems weighing them down. I didn't realize Max Lucado did email things. I have several of his kids books, they are wonderful. So deep yet simple and powerful. I am thinking of you everyday, but will be thinking even more so on the 20th.
Gina and Liam <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ankeny, IA - Saturday, March 10, 2007 10:40 PM CST

Thinking and praying for you especially during this month.

Remembering Shae always.......
Dawn <dpickens_42@yahoo.com>
Beaumont, Tx - Wednesday, March 7, 2007 2:48 PM CST

Dear Dawn,

I am sorry I haven't been by in a while. I really missed your sweet spirit that is behind every update.

I will be thinking of you guys more than ever this month. I loved how the devotion said that reunion is just a splinter in time. Thank God we have the promise that we will hold our loved ones again and love on them FOREVER! I, especially, can't wait to meet your precious Shae. =)

Thank you for always sharing your heart and giving us a glimpse into your world. I love reading your updates. We missed you for a while, there! Hint...hint! Keep those updates coming.

Love, Kristin
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Wednesday, March 7, 2007 12:27 AM CST

Came across your son's site from another caringbridge family. The source of encouragement is sooo AMAZING. GOD is soo GOOD. Thank you for sharing your journey with me.
Jennifer Serna <pinkbearbravery@yahoo.com>
Garland, TX - Wednesday, March 7, 2007 9:59 AM CST

Sis. Powerful update. I am proud of you. The butterflies

gave me goosebumps. I love you.

Shae, I sure do miss you.
LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Southaven , ms America - Tuesday, March 6, 2007 6:17 PM CST

Hey Dawn,

Thank you, thank you and one more THANK YOU! Great update. I'm so glad you shared that article on grief by Max Lucado, I received it to, and oh, it was sooooooooo GOOD.

I just loved when he said:

�I�ll see you soon,� you speak the truth. Reunion is a splinter of an eternal moment away. Wow, how true, we are truly just a breathe away from spending eternity with the Lord and our loves ones, FOREVER.

It's hard to believe it's been 6 years since your sweet Shae stepped into the arms of Jesus. I can't imagine how much you must miss him each day.

Dawn, I know it's only by God's amazing GRACE you go on, and I know another secret. You have such a huge tender heart, always giving and caring for other's. You've taken the comfort you received and now comfort others. I know this keeps you going each day.

Thanks for being such a beacon of HOPE for me. I admire you so much, and I learn so much by watching you.

So blessed you had a great time with the Raborns, and oh, that was sooooooooooooo neat about the butterflies! God is so good.

Keep holding on to your HOPE,

Susan

PS Now, I'll be back checking up on you and yep, I'm already waiting for the NEXT update!!!

Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Sending so much love your way....................., - Monday, March 5, 2007 10:23 PM CST

Hey Dawn, I haven't signed the guestbook in a while but I check in regularly. I wanted to tell you that while at work one day last week I too saw a butterfly. I thought "how strange, it's so early in the year" but I instantly thought of you and your family.
Amanda Meek <amanda.meek@utmg.org>
Collierville, Tn US - Monday, March 5, 2007 4:59 PM CST

Dawn, I am so excited about Ronell's concert. I just found her website. Does she know you? If you don't update soon I may have to enlist Susan to persuade you. I don't know her, but you took her hint on the last update. Or I could get Mo. I don't know her either, but Mason does. I love you sis. Gotta go help your Father count quarters. He would like to have you here to help. I wish you were here too.
LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Southaven , ms America - Sunday, March 4, 2007 2:33 PM CST

Update please. All Mason told me about last weekend was that Gin Gin was a good girl. I love you sis.
LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Hernando, - Saturday, March 3, 2007 8:07 PM CST

Hey Dawn,

What's up??? How was your weekend with the Raborns? Miss you.

Lots of hugs,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Thinking of you today.................., - Friday, March 2, 2007 8:41 PM CST

I hope you had a great weekend. You are amazing.
Pepper Glenn <pepglenn4@yahoo.com>
Southaven, MS - Monday, February 26, 2007 5:11 PM CST

Hope your weekend went well! I am glad you went back to St Jude. You do so much good there, but I know it holds many memories. Just thinking of you!
Gina and Liam www.caringbridge.org/visit/liamreinier <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ames, IA - Monday, February 26, 2007 0:17 AM CST

Hey Dawn,

Thanks for the update, short, but sweet! Now, when you get home from the Raborns, we will want to hear "all about it!"

I know you are so happy now, spending time with your second family. I'm sure this is "bittersweet" without Jake there.

I'll be back to check in soon.

Lots of love and many hugs,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Our God is an Awesome God.............................., - Saturday, February 24, 2007 7:03 AM CST

Wonderful Update....Remember I owe you a B'day lunch!
Love you all!
Leanne Beard <LeanneBeard@Bankplus.net>
Hernando, MS - Tuesday, February 20, 2007 1:17 PM CST

Hey Sis. Great update. I think you discuss Mason's potty progress too much. It is a private matter. He'll be fine. I believe Shae did help Liam. I love you and am proud to have you for a sister. Remember the movie, The Aristacats? One of the kittens tells his sister, "you're not a lady, you're just a sister" Well you are a lady too. I saw where Sissy logged in. It really is a small world. Don't forget to remind me about Ronell's concert.

Hey Sweet Shae, I miss you. I can't wait until we can all be together.
Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Hernando, MS America - Sunday, February 18, 2007 3:28 PM CST

I believe Shae did teach them. And I understand the desire to have an effect that is bigger than one person. I asked them what they had learned from Liam. They said if he doesn't relapse that the amount of GVHD he has had and the lack of relapse on such an aggressive disease helps to support the theory of Grafts Vs Leukemia being MAJOR! Liam is finally a normal boy. No meds, no line to worry about, etc... It is nice. He will always be special and have special needs, but we now can just have a normal day. I thank Shae, Marcus, and all the others who have gone before us for the information and research they have provided the doctors to improve treatments.

We'll be back in May and would be happy to see you if you are around, though it is probably a quick visit.
Gina and Liam <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ames, IA - Friday, February 16, 2007 11:26 PM CST

WooooooHoooo... I will get my Todd to crank up the grill!! Tell your Todd to bring his icing, spatulas, and other baking supplies!! HOpe you recognize me. That weight is just falling off me! HA

Are ya'll doing a limo for Ronell? That would be pretty cool. If you think of a way for me and Staci to help, let me know. Oh...and sorry... Happy Birthday!! Mo
Melanie Massey, www.caringbridge.org/la/jakeowen <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
- Thursday, February 15, 2007 9:55 PM CST

By the way.... I really do not live in Southaven, MA - That would be MISSISSIPPI! Geez!
tina
- Thursday, February 15, 2007 5:45 PM CST

What a great update. You continue to amaze me - You are such a wonderful mother, wife and FRIEND!!! I love you!
tina sommer
southaven, ma - Thursday, February 15, 2007 5:44 PM CST

Hey Dawn,

You made my day! I'll be back tomorrow to comment on this over~due but GREAT update! OK...it was worth the wait.

Talk more tomorrow.

Just had to let you know I was grateful!

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Happy Belated 29th............................, - Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:38 PM CST

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!
Hello Pierces,
Still looking forward to my Mason hugs...not that I don't want hugs from Mama Dawn and Daddy Todd...but you understand...

Missing you guys, so come on over here.

Love,

Jin Jin
Jinnie Craig <vcraig@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Wednesday, February 14, 2007 3:43 PM CST

Hi Dawn,Todd and Mason,

Hope you have a super duper, LOVE filled day! Hmmmm, wonder what Todd has up his sleeve for you today?

Hey, I'm getting inpatient waiting for an UPDATE!!! HINT~HINT!

Love you girlfriend,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Glad to call you my friend.............................., - Wednesday, February 14, 2007 9:07 AM CST

I have to say I'm so impressed with Todd's baking. Wow, I would love to have a chef around here. Does he clean up his mess too?

Thinking of you often!
Carol
Carol (Reid and Randon's page) <dmill3@insightbb.com>
B owling Green, - Wednesday, February 14, 2007 7:22 AM CST

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****, - Friday, February 9, 2007 9:42 PM CST

Hi Dawn,

Ahhhh, after I fell off my chair, and bumped my head, it was soooooooo good hearing from you!!

Yes, I'm missing you too my friend. We don't come back to the Jude until April.

So blessed to hear you are going back. Little Liam, oh my, how could not just "adore him", what a cute little kid he is! I'm sure his parents gain so much strength and hope from knowing you.

I'm going to send you an email tomorrow.

Love you Dawn,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is good, all of the time...................................., - Friday, February 2, 2007 10:48 PM CST

Hey, I couldn't let Mo out do me. After I saw she signed, I had to get one in. I have found several cute butterflies, and had to buy them. Before too long you will be decked out with Shae apparel.
Love You,
Staci
P.S. Mason, Jake would have loved playing in the snow with you!!!!
Staci Raborn <sraborn@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Thursday, February 1, 2007 10:42 PM CST

Whazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzup?!! Mo
Melanie Massey, Mason and Jake's Aunt MO! <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
- Friday, January 26, 2007 11:04 PM CST

Hey Kiddos!
Really strange that you signed the guestbook today because you all have been on my mind and especially, in my heart. I'm so bad about signing guestbooks ... I stalk but don't usually talk .. ha! Know that whether you hear from me or not, you're always in my prayers and right here in my heart. I'm ever thankful that God sent me you!! Love you kiddos ... give Mason sugars for me!
Only By His Grace - Trish, Momma to Heaven's Lil Dancin' Darlin ~ Emma Grace
Trish Hampton <bubbleup42@yahoo.com>
Prairie Grove, AR - Thursday, January 25, 2007 2:02 PM CST

Fred. You ALWAYS said you would name your first baby Shae. I remember you saying this in 4th grade. Sometimes we just "know". You always seemed to know. Although you no doubt have walked through fire, your faith has seemed to not waiver. I love you. You are an inspiration to me. I'm grateful to have met you again all these years later. God bless!!!!
Seher "Sissy" <ibsknix1@yahoo.com>
Hernando, MS USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:55 PM CST

I found a cool butterfly change purse for you. Now the secret is... to get it in the mail! I buy things all the time, but I cant' get to the mail it off part. I will consider it a challenge to myself! Just thought of you (and Shae!) MO
Melanie Massey, www.caringbridge.org/la/jakeowen <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
- Monday, January 22, 2007 10:42 PM CST

Dawn,
Mom and I loved the new pictures of Shae. We hope you keep writing for Shae and Mason - you definately have a gift with words. We love you!!
Cindy <archiejrt2000@hotmail.com>
Oxford, MS - Monday, January 22, 2007 11:29 AM CST

Hi Dawn,

Now, this was a wonderful SURPRISE!! I said, well, let me just "check" and see if she updated and you did, YEAH!

I must admit my heart dropped when you wrote something like why update? I thought, hmmmm NO, don't STOP!!!

Yes, I love coming to see Shae's sweet smiling face, and then I get to hear all the cute "Mason Stories" too. He is something!

So glad he truly enjoyed Christmas. Hey, I was thinking, I found him a wife!! Yes, he can choose from my two beautiful grand-daughters. Does he prefer blonde's or brunettes? OK, I know he'll ALWAYS adore blonde's, but hey, ya never know!! We'll have to get this marriage lined up one of these days...

Well sweetie, see how much fun I have coming to your site, just totally rambling my head off, taking up your entire guestbook!

I'll be praying about the new sitter, I know how important that is.

Love ya bunches,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is so good........................., - Wednesday, January 17, 2007 9:55 PM CST

Hey there sweetie...
I am sorry I neglected to sign on Shae's birthday. The new pics are so neat...I can see the beauty in you and Todd's eyes...that new parent look. We may be wizened, but rich in wisdom, right??? hehe. We love you guys and will see you soon.

Love, Mylissa
Mylissa Horrocks
Bella's Caringbridge Site
Habitat for Hope <mylissa@habitatforhope.org>
Memphis, TN USA - Wednesday, January 17, 2007 12:18 AM CST

Give Mason a hug for me. I love you guys. Looking forward to seeing you again real soon. Hey Todd how's the 4 wheeler repair coming HAHA!!!!!!
Staci
Staci Raborn <sraborn@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Monday, January 15, 2007 8:07 PM CST

Hi Dawn,

Just stopping by to check and see if you updated!!! HINT~HINT~HINT!!

Thanks so much for your kind and encouraging words. I did what I promised, Tonya got a great big hug from you!!

Hope things are going well for you. I think of you often, and they are always ones filled with so much love.

I'll be checking back soon.

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is good, all of the time...................................., - Saturday, January 13, 2007 8:25 PM CST

Dawn, Todd & Mason,
May you continue to turn to God for his comfort and love during times of weakness. You are an inspiration to so many. I love Shae's scrapbook- priceless memories.
Kristin
Kristin Tarrence <kristinnjoe1999@yahoo.com>
Hernando, MS - Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:37 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 1:22 AM CST

Hello Dawn, I got your web site from my friend Justin's page. Wow what a cute little man.. I love your slide show so many great pictures. I will check back on you and look at shae's page when I need a little cheering up. Take care.. kristin Huffman
wv/Kristin Huffman <wvqueenie03@aol.com>
Wv - Monday, January 8, 2007 4:19 PM CST

I don't sign in as much as I should because I can't say what I feel. God looks on the heart so I am trusting that He will express to you, Shae, how much we love and miss you. I honestly think about you all of the time. I often wonder if you are with my little boy and hope that you both will greet us when we get to Heaven. I am so looking foward to hearing your voice welcome me with a big "Hello KiKi!!!" So, be prepared little man to get a group hug from me and your girls as we have a lot to make up. Happy Birthday Shae and be looking for us! Crystal (KiKi), "Kahna and Ki"
Crystal Thompson <Buckeyebaby@juno.com>
Southaven, MS USA - Thursday, January 4, 2007 4:34 PM CST

Those are great pictures. What a little angel.Priceless memories until the day you meet again. Love to you all.Mason come play next week.
Julie McGhee <juliemcghee@bellsouth.net>
Horn Lake, Ms - Wednesday, January 3, 2007 5:50 PM CST

Hey Dawn, I'm late in signing but haven't forgotten about you and sorry I let the 30th get by without a note. I thought it was a huge coincidence that I also have a niece that shares a birthday with Reid. Always bittersweet. Love the pictures.
Carol
Carol (Reid and Randon's page) <dmill3@insightbb.com>
Bowlling Green, - Tuesday, January 2, 2007 11:33 PM CST

Happy Birthday Shae! Those pictures are priceless, and though I am crying now to the point it is hard to type, it was such a delight to get to see more of your beautiful little boy. He is close in age to my oldest and I had some of the same outfits for him! :) I hope this year brings you many new experiences of joy!
Gina and Liam www.caringbridge.org/visit/liamreinier <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ames, IA - Tuesday, January 2, 2007 0:21 AM CST

I love the pictures. I'm still looking forward to a visit soon. Beware, however...I'm about to paint the guest bedroom. I've already purchased the new bedroom furniture, so you guys can be the first ones to enjoy the new space. Hope to see you soon.

Jin Jin <vcraig@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Monday, January 1, 2007 11:29 PM CST

I LOVE looking at the pictures of your sweet Shae!!They are just too precious!!I guess that HEAVEN is probably one BIG party all the time,huh??!!I admire you and your family,ya'll keep us truly inspired to help find a cure for childhood cancer!!I hope Mason had a great Christmas,you are so right,he certaily looks alot like his big brother!!Praying for good things for ya'll in 2007!!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, LA. USA - Monday, January 1, 2007 9:05 PM CST

Happy Birthday, Shae! I am sorry I am a little late, but I am sure the party is still going on in heaven. (In fact, I think in paradise, parties never end!) =) Your pictures are just priceless, and that face of yours...precious!

Dawn, Thanks for sharing your 2 adorable sons with us. I hope you and your family enjoyed the holidays. We are praying for you guys.

Love, Kristin

Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Monday, January 1, 2007 8:08 AM CST

To my dearest Dawn,

Oh, my, I was gone yesterday, and did not sign in for Shae's birthday!!!

Well, Happy Birthday Sweet Shae!

I just LOVED the slide show. Thanks Dawn for taking time to do this, I got to see and catch more of his precious personality. He has the most "BEAUTIFUL" loving eyes, oh...just melts your heart.

I can't imagine how much your miss your sweet little boy, but I'm with you, no more pain, and he's living a life we all LONG to live, with Jesus!

Been missing you Dawn.

Praying 2007 will be a year of new beginnings for you and your family. I'm praying for His most abundant blessings to fall on you all. I'm so grateful for the gift of our friendship.

Keep holding on to your hope Dawn, love you girlfriend!

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is good, all of the time...................................., - Sunday, December 31, 2006 7:13 PM CST

sending prayers your way..
melissa and hailee
http://www.caringbridge.org/az/hailee
melissa <angels4hailee@nc.rr.com>
west end, n usa - Sunday, December 31, 2006 3:59 PM CST

I was just thinking of you and wanted to let you know. I LOVE the new slideshow. So precious!! It was great to see all of those pictures! Thank you for sharing them. I hope to see you soon.
Tammy www.caringbridge.com/ms/hanna <tammy_pinnow@yahoo.com>
Hernando, MS - Sunday, December 31, 2006 0:51 AM CST

Thinking of your family on this special day that honors Shae. The picture show was great and shows us what a special beautiful boy he was. Gina, Liam and I all appreciated talking with you while we were at St Jude. It was nice to have someone who understood what MDS is.

Liam's Grandma Rosalie
Rosalie Reischauer
Muscatine, Iowa USA - Saturday, December 30, 2006 6:14 PM CST

Dawn and Todd,
It was so good to talk to you guys Sat.
I hope you had some real good luck!!!!

The pics are so sweet...I felt like I knew
Shae just from viewing them.
I know he is a special baby!!!
I wish him an awesome Heavenly Happy Birthday!

You guys are very special to me!

Hey..I am with Mo...Sometimes I saw you and other times I
think Shae resembled Todd...but most of all..I can not believe how Shae and Mason look just alike!!!

Thinkin about you and Todd today!
Scarlet

Scarlet Ferguson <graciegirl1@bellsouth.net>
Southaven, Ms - Saturday, December 30, 2006 5:12 PM CST

OH! I love the pictures!! I am with Mo, there are some pics where he looks like each of you - and some where he looks like my nephew - go figure! No matter who he looks like, he is just absolutely beautiful just like his mommy, daddy and brother. I love y'all!!
Tina
Southaven, MS - Saturday, December 30, 2006 4:38 PM CST

Dawn,
I enjoyed the pics on your slide show. What a cutie!! Thinking of you and saying a prayer.
Lynn Savela <lsavela@comcast.net>
Vineland, NJ - Saturday, December 30, 2006 11:28 AM CST

Ok, I am getting up "early" today... it is almost 10:30, so I thought I had better crawl out of the hole. But, I am NOT getting out of my pajamas! LOVE the slideshow. That is the most pictures I have EVER seen of Shae. On one, I would think, "Gosh, he looks just like his mama", then another would come and I would think, "No, it is his dad.. he looks just like his dad!" There were some Mason moments in there too! See ya'll soon. MO
Melanie Massey, aka Aunt MO, www.caringbridge.org/la/jakeowen <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
- Saturday, December 30, 2006 10:18 AM CST

I am certain our children are whole now and in the presence of our Saviour where together they wait for a blessed reunion. May our Lord bless you with His comfort, peace and hope in a very special way as Shae's birthday approaches.

Yolanda, Mom to Anna <weloveanna@earthlink.net>
Alt Springs, FL USA - Saturday, December 30, 2006 9:28 AM CST

WHAT CARD? I don't think Todd and I got a CARD?!! Helllloooo? Don't pretend not to hear me. We love you abd are thinking about you today. I am going to get you a good surprise. Come back to Lousisiana. Come on, come on... you are getting sleepy... you want to drive down I55... you want to pack up Mason in the carseat for a roadtrip... Todd P wants to make brownies for me....

We'll be having a Jake birthday party on the 31st. The invitation is open. Mo
Melanie Massey <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
- Saturday, December 30, 2006 1:19 AM CST

Hey Todd, Dawn, and MASON,
Just want you to know that we are thinking about all of you. I know tomorrow is Shae's birthday and there will be lots of "moments" as you remember so many special things about him. I can just imagine that he is rejoicing in heaven and enjoying seeing how wonderful his parents are to other people and watching Mason and his precious antics.
You are in our prayers, as always. (Thank you for the precious picture on your card!! ....and the door is still open anytime!!!)

Jane and Bob Jones
Cedar Park, TX - Friday, December 29, 2006 9:53 PM CST

thinking of you and your family
Cari McNatt <cmcnatt@mfbank.com>
Hernando, MS - Friday, December 29, 2006 10:09 AM CST

You, Todd, Angel Shea & my boyfriend Mason are on my mind
this week. I love you all!
Leanne Beard <LeanneBeard@Bankplus.net>
Hernando, MS - Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:39 AM CST

Heaux! Heaux! Heaux! Merry Christmas! Hopefully Santa will bring you that LSU jersey that you always wanted.
Uncle Todd <tgroves@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, La - Sunday, December 24, 2006 11:37 PM CST

Thinking of you guys today,I can't even imagine how hard it must be.Your family is truly inspiring,reaching out a helping hand as you have walked in these parents shoes.Is Mason beside himself with excitement??My Grandson was sooo excited he could hardly contain himself!!I think of you often and hope to one day meet you!!Minden is getting ready for the St.Jude telethon,it will be Superbowl weekend,hoping to break some records!!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Sunday, December 24, 2006 7:33 PM CST

Dear Dawn & Family
I just wanted to wish you and your family a Blessed and Merry Christmas.
Hugs,
Kim & Scotty MPS II

<cottons@earthlink.net>
Modesto, CA - Sunday, December 24, 2006 2:30 PM CST

Christmas�

Each Christmas I remember
The ones of years ago;
I see my Parents and Grandparents with their Santa glow.

Each Christmas finds me dreaming
Of days that used to be,
When we hid presents here and there,
For all our family.

Each Christmas I remember
The smell in the air,
Of roasting turkey, pies
And cookies everywhere.

Each Christmas finds me longing
For Christmas� now past,
And I am back in childhood
As long as memories last.

From our family to yours.

Merry Christmas and Happy New year!!
Beckywhittington <Beckywhittington@adelphia.net>
- Sunday, December 24, 2006 10:12 AM 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

LOVE BRENDAMY CHRISTMAS ANGEL <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta/Canada, - Saturday, December 23, 2006 4:42 PM CST

I am a new visitor to Shae's page i followed the link on Jake St Jude marathon pics. What a beautiful sons Shae and Mason are. I hope it helps to know even years later new people are learning about Shae and touched by your families love and spirit, Lyn www.caringbridge.org/nj/justinw
Lyn Wyatt <glwyatt@gmail.com>
straford, nj usa - Friday, December 22, 2006 1:11 PM CST

I love you, Dawn.
Mason and Todd too!!!!

Leanne Beard <LeanneBeard@Bankplus.net>
Hernando, MS - Thursday, December 21, 2006 4:43 PM CST

Love y 'all!
Tina
- Wednesday, December 20, 2006 12:14 AM CST

Good Morning Dawn and family,

Just stopping by to say hi. I hope your holidays are going well, and you are wrapping things up. (hmmm, a pun!)

It's been a difficult year, but God has been FAITHFUL through it all.

I'm so blessed to know such a wonderful family as yours.

Keep holding on to Jesus,

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Worshiping the King......................., - Monday, December 18, 2006 7:43 AM CST

Hey Guys,
I'm having Mason withdrawal. I think you need to plan a trip down here and the sooner the better. Merry Christmas to you. I hope you've got your shopping done, and your holidays can be stress free.

Love you,
Jin Jin
Jinnie Craig <vcraig@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Thursday, December 14, 2006 0:10 AM CST

Oops! I meant "Pierce" family. Please forgive me.
God bless,
Denise
Denise Yates / the absent-minded ChemoAngel
Canada & Venezuela, - Sunday, December 10, 2006 6:44 PM CST

Dear Mason family ~
I just wanted to let you know that it is now past 7 p.m. in my time zone, and in keeping with the tradition of the National Candlelighters 10th Annual Wave of Light, I lit several candles in memory of some of my dear family members as well as for several of the darling babies who became angels much sooner than anyone expected. One of those candles is for your Shae. All of the candles burning are either red, green or gold in keeping with the Christmas spirit, so I lit a gold one for him. Some of the other babies I lit candles and said prayers for are Jake Raborn, Jacob Duckworth, Stanton and Emma Grace.
God bless you all.
BELIEVING,
Denise / ChemoAngel
Denise Yates
Canada & Venezuela, - Sunday, December 10, 2006 6:42 PM CST

Hey! Thanks for the picture! I am surprised you were able to catch up to my lightening fast speed!

Take care,
Jake's Uncle Todd <tgroves@jam.rr.com>
WM, La - Sunday, December 10, 2006 5:48 PM CST

Hi Dawn,

I'll be lighting a candle in rememberance of your sweet Shae tonight!

Sending lots of love your way!

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Remembering Shae............................., - Sunday, December 10, 2006 9:39 AM CST

Hi Dawn,

Wow, the pictures were great, and the whole event sounded awesome. OK, I'm convicted. Next year I will be there for sure. Now, not to run, (bad back, my official excuse!), but I sure can stand with signs, drink hot chocolate, and cheer on the team. So...........count me in! (I won't need to train for that in March...he he...)

Now,I owe you a letter, let me get to that now.

Love you guys!

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is good, all of the time...................................., - Wednesday, December 6, 2006 11:39 AM CST

Congrats on the success. That is awesome. I wish I was closer to train with you for a 5K. I'm not much of a runner, but really want to start doing some races for such wonderful causes!
What a great way to honor Shae.

Thinking and loving you guys often!
Carol
Carol (Reid and Randon's page) <dmill3@insightbb.com>
Bowlling Green, ky - Tuesday, December 5, 2006 7:32 AM CST

Hey Dawn, Todd, and Mason...
Sounds like Saturday was a great day. Wish we could have been there. I LOVE the pictures...The butterfly flying around almost did me in! I know Shae was so proud of his parents and friends. His memory lives on..I read once when someone you love dies, the memories become treasures. Oh, what treasures the Pierce family has. Even though I never met Shae, I can't see a butterfly and not think of you all.
AND, there are butterfly things EVERYWHERE...I guess there have always been lots of butterflies, BELIEVE signs, and M&M stuff....and I never had a reason to really notice them. But, oh I do now. Love you guys..Call me if you want me to do some "shopping" for you.

Jane and Bob
Cedar Park, TX - Tuesday, December 5, 2006 4:16 AM CST

Hey Dawn...
LOVED the pics!! They are great!! OK, OK...it looks like you guys really enjoyed yourselves so I won't chicken out next year even if its -20. I'll meet you with rollerblades on...

Love you!!
Mylissa
Mylissa Horrocks
Habitat for Hope <mylissa@habitatforhope.org>
Memphis, TN USA - Monday, December 4, 2006 9:51 PM CST

Jacob's Mum Our Aussie^i^Jacob
Australia - Thursday, November 30, 2006 11:54 PM CST

Hi Dawn,

Just checking up on you again. I sure miss hearing from you. If you see this, please drop me a line, I really miss you.

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is good, all of the time...................................., - Tuesday, November 28, 2006 8:23 PM CST

Hey Dawn, Todd and Mason....

I just wanted you to know that I was thinking about y'all this evening.

Love you,
Tina Sommer
- Saturday, November 25, 2006 8:09 PM CST

Thinking and praying for your family. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

BeckyWhittington <BeckyWhittington@adelphia.net>
WV - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 9:51 PM CST

Happy Thanksgiving Pierce Family!

Hi Dawn,

Been waiting for an update...hint.

Hope things have been getting better for you. I've been praying for you Dawn, I know you are missing sweet Jake and the entire family.

I pray your day is extra special tomorrow.

Your friends,

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Sending lots of love and prayers to Vermont...................., - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 6:52 PM 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 ALWAYS BRENDA MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON ,ALBERTA

, - Wednesday, November 22, 2006 2:25 AM CST

I hope you all have the greatest Thanksgiving...wish I could eat some of Todd's cooking...Well I am sure he will
bless us between now and Christmas. Wellnessplus will have to be put on the back for a few days! Sorry, I'm hungry! Love ya, Girl!
Leanne Beard <LeanneBeard@Bankplus.net>
Hernando, ms - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 4:46 PM CST

Hey! Enjoyed your company this past weekend. You should make that happen more often. Todd and I could do some baking next time you are here! HaHa! Take care.
Jake's Todd <tgroves@jam.rr.com>
WM, La - Tuesday, November 21, 2006 8:02 AM CST

Psalm 42:1-8 (New Living Translation)

Psalm 42

For the choir director: A psalm[a] of the descendants of Korah.

1 As the deer longs for streams of water,
so I long for you, O God.
2 I thirst for God, the living God.
When can I go and stand before Him?
3 Day and night I have only tears for food,
while my enemies continually taunt me, saying,
�Where is this God of yours?�
4 My heart is breaking
as I remember how it used to be:
I walked among the crowds of worshipers,
leading a great procession to the house of God,
singing for joy and giving thanks
amid the sound of a great celebration!

5 Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise Him again�
my Savior and 6 my God!

Now I am deeply discouraged,
but I will remember you�
even from distant Mount Hermon, the source of the Jordan,
from the land of Mount Mizar.
7 I hear the tumult of the raging seas
as your waves and surging tides sweep over me.
8 But each day the Lord pours His unfailing love upon me,
and through each night I sing His songs,
praying to God who gives me life.

Hey Guys!!

I just wanted to leave you a note to say "hello" and that we LOVE & MISS seeing you! I'm SO SORRY I've not signed in before now! I'm with Susan, it's totally understandable that you need a break! You guys just keep doing what you're doing (looking at JESUS) and He will let you know when the time is right to get back on board with your ministry.

Oh, before I forget ..... I made an extra site for Brent just for the sake of storing links to our friends sites. I've added Shae, might should've asked you first, but I'll remove it quickly if you want. (I REALLY didn't think you'd mind - please say if you do)

ALRIGHTY .... I'll let you go for now!

We LOVE YOU GUYS!
Tonya

Link, Tonya, Brent, Zach & Gabe Nason <nason5@aol.com>
Mathiston, MS USA - Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:43 AM CST

Just wanted to say hello and let you know I am thinking of you. Praying.....
Lynn Savela and Family <lsavela@comcast.net>
Vineland, NJ - Thursday, November 9, 2006 11:19 AM CST

That is the bestest picture of you and Todd. I love reading your updates...it is kind of like me knowing what is going on w/you outside of the bank! I love you so much!
Give Mason a big one for me! Todd to if ya want to! LOL
P.S. I know those precious angels are having a wonderful time in heaven.

Leanne Beard <LeanneBeard@Bankplus.net>
Hernando, ms - Thursday, November 2, 2006 3:19 PM CST

KEEPING YOU IN MY THOUGHTS AND IN MY PRAYER'S ALWAYS.

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON ,ALBERTA

, - Tuesday, October 31, 2006 0:36 AM CST

Hi Dawn
I hope you're feeling better. Sometimes it's a good idea to just step back and take a break for a bit. Just remember all your friends who love you and are thinking of you.
Hugs,
Kim & Scotty MPS II

<cottons@earthlink.net>
Modestoc, CA - Monday, October 30, 2006 9:19 PM CST

Hey girl..
Great pictures...And, you know what, your hubby loves you very much too. That's pretty obvious!
Give Todd and precious Mason a big hug...

Jane
- Friday, October 27, 2006 9:52 PM CDT

Hi Dawn,

Oh my, the pictures are FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing them!

Dawn, I want you to know I've been praying extra hard for you. I know how much you loved Jake and the whole family, heck, they are "family" to you. I know you would miss them.

My heart is heavy for you, I can't imagine all the feelings and emotions it stirs up. You were "there" for them, and this was something you had to do.

I think taking a "break" is a good thing, and you know, I know it won't be for long. You will be back blessing others and cheering them on, but for now, just enjoy your precious Mason and your handsome hubby!

Love you girlfriend,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Sending so much love your way....................., - Friday, October 27, 2006 9:19 AM CDT

Dawn,
It's all good in the 'hood! I know you are heavy-hearted for us, but I think if you could be here with us, you would be better. Staci is doing really well. Saying that seems to denote to some taht she is doing "just swell", and I don't think I have to tell you that that is faaaaaarrrrr from the truth! However, she is a pillar of strength. Don, well, keep praying for him! He has his buds that are helpful to him... and Todd and he have been spending time together. Take heart! Jake's family is OK. and Jake is even better! Come on down and see us. MoMo
Melanie Massey <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:56 PM CDT

Longhorn stuff EVERYWHERE...big sale?????
Jane Jones
- Tuesday, October 24, 2006 8:39 PM CDT

Hey Sweet mama! I love ya!

Give my sweet Mason a smooch for me!
Leanne Beard <LeanneBeard@Bankplus.net>
Hernando, MS - Tuesday, October 24, 2006 9:41 AM CDT

Was checking in on some Caringbridge sites a few minutes ago and was surprised to see Mason wearing an LSU shirt!!!
Have to make sure Todd G. sees that picture. I know it was a gift from them, right!
Thinking about you all.
Jane Jones
- Wednesday, October 18, 2006 9:48 PM CDT

Mason, I have a message for you...

"Cock-a-doodle-do"... now, guess who it is from???

"Rooster"
- Wednesday, October 18, 2006 1:07 PM CDT

Hi Dawn,

Oh my, it was soooooooo good seeing you, your hubby and sweet Mason again. He has grown up so much! He is just precious. (check out his picture on Jordan's page!)

You looked great Dawn! Thanks so much for coming over and help celebrate Jordan's birthday. It really meant a lot to us.

I'm just so blessed the Lord brought our paths together.

Please tickle Mason for me, OK?

Your friends,

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Glad to call you my friend.............................., - Monday, October 16, 2006 10:20 PM CDT

Dawn,
We had such a GREAT time with you guys and all the group Saturday night! We HAVE to do it again very soon! And then seeing you and Mason on Sunday...well it's like you've always kinda been there :)I know God has placed you just where He wants you. Thanks for continuing to touch lives!
Dianna&Cole caringbridge.org/visit/wesleycolehardy
- Monday, October 16, 2006 9:18 PM CDT

Dawn,
I don't think I have ever signed on your site before, but tonight I felt like I should. I've met you and Todd a couple of times now with the Raborn family. You guys were at the Jude one night with them when things were a little tough and then I saw ya'll again at Jake's visitation. I have to tell you, I don't know how you do it. You have such an amazing strength and faith beyond anything I can imagine. Thank you so much for sharing your love and your faith with other families. Shae and Mason are very lucky to have you as their mom. You set a wonderful and inspiring example. Thank you for that.
Kacy Acree <kacyacree@allstate.com>
Olive Branch, MS USA - Sunday, October 15, 2006 8:54 PM CDT

Hey Dawn...
Tell Todd that I am sure the reason the Rayborn gang went to San Antonio is so they could stop at UT and buy some shirts, pants, socks, hats, etc...I bet Uncle Todd will be all dressed up in orange the next time you see him....
You two are just the neatest people..I am glad that we have gotten to know you..Give sweet Mason a hug and come see us.
Love ya,

Jane and Bob <janemjones@austin.rr.com>
Cedar Park, TX - Tuesday, October 10, 2006 9:36 PM CDT

Hi Dawn,

Just wanted to let you know how sorry I am about Jake. I know he won his battle, but you and your family will miss him so much.

You were such great friends and such a support to the Raborn family. Your hearts must be broken.

What a glorious day it will be when Shae, Jake, Emma Grace, Stanton and so many other precious little Angels will greet us and lead us through those heavenly gates!

Love you guys,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
So grateful for you................., - Sunday, October 8, 2006 10:31 PM CDT

GOD is certainly using you to minister to people!!I know Don and Staci and the rest of the family were so glad you were there for them.Our heart are heavy for the family,but Jake has won the ultimate war!!I so hate cancer,I will always donate to help find a cure!!
Libby kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Sunday, October 8, 2006 10:19 PM CDT

You guys are awesome for making the trip to La. for Jake and family. You have been such a blessing to their family.

katherine dixon <dixongreg@bellsouth.net>
West Monroe, Louisiana - Saturday, October 7, 2006 8:46 PM CDT

Thak you for allowing God to do so much loving work through YOU!
Dianna&Cole caringbridge.org/visit/wesleycolehardy
- Thursday, October 5, 2006 3:26 PM CDT

Hi Dawn
Thanks for checking up on Scotty. Glad to see that things have been going well. I don't think I could give up my internet for a week! You have some willpower.
Hugs,

Kim & Scotty MPS II

<cottons@earthlink.net>
Modesto, CA - Wednesday, October 4, 2006 5:05 AM CDT

GEAUX TIGERS!!!! I thought about writing something but I really feel sorry for the Bulldogs. They are bad,bad,bad.

Now for Texas, Sam Houston State? What? Who is next Delta State?

Guess Who <????@????.com>
- Sunday, October 1, 2006 7:52 AM CDT

Hi Dawn,

Been missing you, when is the next update???? HINT...HINT!

Hope all is well. I know you are having Jake withdrawals for sure.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Your friends,

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Glad to call you my friend.............................., - Friday, September 29, 2006 5:04 PM CDT

Dawn, Todd and Mason,

It was so good to meet all of you this past weekend. I have read Shae's site before, but it just means more after you meet the family. All I've really done since lunch is read your journal history. I scrolled all the way to the bottom and started with your first one. I still have a ways to go, but I'm enjoying every one of them! Don and Stac are so very lucky to have friends like you, especially since you know exactly what they are going through. I pray God's blessing on all of you and especially beautiful little Mason. He is such a cutie!

Toni Bradberry <toni.bradberry@centurytel.com>
West Monroe, LA - Tuesday, September 26, 2006 4:37 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,
I just wanted to tell you (again) how much I enjoyed spending the day with Mason. He is such a sweet heart. I know how proud you and Todd must be. You tell that little guy that he is welcomed back to my house ANY time!! ...and tell him that "Rooster" said Hello!
Tina
southaven, MS - Monday, September 25, 2006 10:54 AM CDT

DAWN...
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TAKING
TIME OUT OF YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE
TO TAKE ME TO THE JUDE THIS
PAST WEEKEND!

YOUR LIL MASON IS TOOOOOO CUTE!
SUCH A LIL MAN!
YOU ARE TRULY BLESSED!

THANKS AGAIN DAWN AND I WILL SEE
YOU SOON!

GIVE MASON A GREAT BIG HUG!

SCARLET FERGUSON <GRACIEGIRL1@BELLSOUTH.NET>
SOUTHAVEN, MS - Wednesday, September 20, 2006 9:05 PM CDT

Hey, Dawn...
Get your pajamas on and come on down here to St. Jude. We are piled up in the "fancy" recliners, watching TV, and pretending we are home! The picture of Shae dated 9/11/00 was so cool! Anyway, I have a treat for Mason, so I will try and get it to you before I go, or leave it with Staci. Glad you are updating again! Mo
Melanie Massey <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Saturday, September 16, 2006 11:40 PM CDT

Hey precious. I sure do love and miss you.
Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Hernando, MS America - Friday, September 15, 2006 7:29 PM CDT

Go DeSoto Divas!!!!

Hi Dawn,

Great update, gosh, I was starting to worry for a while. I'm so proud of you with your media fast! I pray you really got to enjoy being away from all of this.

So, Mason is in his "big boy bed", ahhhh, he just can't grow up, let's not let him OK?

As always you amaze me Dawn! You are so disciplined, so focused and just an all around GREAT person. I'm so blessed the Lord allowed our paths to cross.

I'm praying like crazy for Jake, baby Randon, and Brent these days. We need some miracles really bad.

Thanks for being such a faithful prayer warrior for so many.

It's getting closer to our visit, I can't wait to see you guys!

Have a blessed weekend Dawn,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is good, all of the time...................................., - Thursday, September 14, 2006 10:59 AM CDT

Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you. We were down for a 2 day visit, but it was very brief. We know of a new MDS (and AML and monsomy 7) family going down next week for their first visit. She doesn't have a caringbridge site, though I have nearly badgered them to get one! I am meeting more and more kids with it! I don't think I could have made it a week! I haven't made it one day without internet in a long, long, long time!
Gina and Liam <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ames, IA - Wednesday, September 13, 2006 11:18 PM CDT

As I was reading your update I had scrolled back up the page and noticed the date on the picture of Shae.....it has 9/11/00 printed on it. I thought that was pretty neat....
Love to all.....
Dianna&Cole caringbridge.org/visit/wesleycolehardy
- Monday, September 11, 2006 9:04 PM CDT

Dawn,
The media fast is over --- you can now update!!!

Girl, I just wanted to tell you, Todd and Mason that we had a wonderful time with y'all Saturday evening. I am so thankful that God has brought y'all into our lives. We love y'all!!
Tina Sommer <tsommer@firstbankdelta.com>
southaven, MS - Monday, September 11, 2006 10:37 AM CDT

Just another LSU fan dropping by to say HOW BOUT'THEM TIGERS??I am a fan of yours also,maybe we could get an update soon??
???
anytown, LA USA - Sunday, September 10, 2006 10:48 PM CDT

Watch it, you LSU people! Todd Pierce, you tell 'em about those Longhorns!! Dawn, it's time for an update! What are you guys doing these days?

Jane
Longhorn City, - Friday, September 8, 2006 12:11 AM CDT

Dawn,

Staci is typing this for me as my left is swollen shut. Just kidding! Hurry up and update.

GEAUX LSU.
Jake's Dad <sraborn@jam.rr.com>
- Friday, September 8, 2006 0:42 AM CDT

Hey!

Looks like Texas got lucky today. I really thought North Texas, The green machine, would beat them. Just kidding. Ohio State next weekend. Wow!!!! Good luck.
If you guys ever want to see West Monroe you know you have lots of places to stay. Come see us!!!!! Oh, and if you ever want to see a real football game live just let us know. But don't be surprised if you change that burnt orange in for some Purple and Gold!!!

Take Care,
Jake's Uncle Todd <tgroves@jam.rr.com>
Tiger Country, La - Sunday, September 3, 2006 2:21 AM CDT

Just stopping by to say "Hi". Hope you're enjoying your weekend.
Hugs,
Kim & Scotty (MPS II) <cottons@earthlink.net>
Modesto, CA - Saturday, September 2, 2006 10:48 PM CDT

Hey! I was just thinking about y'all and checking in! Hope all is well!
Anya <alf0721@comcast.net>
Tupelo, MS - Saturday, September 2, 2006 8:50 AM CDT

Hey Hey, It's me. Can you believe it I think this is twice in one month that I have signed. It's a record!!! I sure hope we get the chance to see you guys before we go back home. If you are off monday, we should definitely get together, if not sooner. We will look for you tomorrow. Not sure where we will be at that time. Call me. I will have my phone.
Love
Staci
Staci Raborn <sraborn@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Thursday, August 31, 2006 9:44 PM CDT

Glad your men are feeling better! Yes, I am jealous that you will see Jake. I bet he is ready to see his Mason buddy! Give that sweet Mason boy a hug from me!
Thanks for the delivery service!

Jane and Bob Jones
- Thursday, August 31, 2006 4:53 PM CDT

I just want you to know you have BLESSED my heart this day! I'm Jabin Lawrence's grandmother. You can go to his site at www.caringbridge.org/visit/jabinlawrence

GOD BLESS YOU ALL... Monique Lawrence
Monique Lawrence <mlawrence@lamar.com>
Glenmora, La. USA - Thursday, August 31, 2006 1:48 PM CDT

OK, so I guess we are included in the faithful few!!! What a beautiful sermon, and I am praising and thanking God for giving you and Todd ears to hear. What a gift of grace over your sweet lives.

Love you guys, and see you soon!!
Mylissa Horrocks
Bella's Caringbridge Site
Habitat for Hope <mylissa@habitatforhope.org>
Memphis, TN USA - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 11:33 PM CDT

Keeping you in my thougths and in my prayer's always.

Love Brenda MY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta

, - Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:33 PM CDT

Hi folks! Just wanted to say hi and let you know I am thnking of you. Keeping you in my prayers.....
Lynn Savela <lsavela@comcast.net>
Vineland, NJ - Monday, August 28, 2006 10:30 PM CDT

Hey...we can't be having a stomach bug...Todd and Mason, hope you are feeling much better..And Dawn, I know who got the worst part of that deal! Take care..

Jane and Bob Jones
- Monday, August 28, 2006 9:26 PM CDT

Hey Mason,
I just wanted to tell you that I really do like looking at
your cute picture all the time. THANK YOU so much for giving it to me. Cole and Case really want to meet you. They didn't know what to think when a picture of a cute little boy appeared on the table with pictures of them. They said, "Well, when does he come to our house?"
Hope you are having fun and taking good care of Mommie and Daddy.

Mr. Bob and Mrs. Jane <janemjones@austin.rr.com>
Cedar Park, TX - Sunday, August 27, 2006 2:25 PM CDT

Just wanted you to know that I keep you guys in my daily prayers!!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, la. USA - Friday, August 25, 2006 11:54 PM CDT

Hey Dawn!
Sorry I haven't signed in a while, but you guys are always on my heart and in my prayers.
I am so glad that you put that sermon message on your page. Sometimes we just need to be reminded that God is in control of EVERYTHING!
My pregnancy is going good...just growing and growing! =)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Love, Kristin

Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Friday, August 25, 2006 9:01 AM CDT

Hi Dawn,

Wow, I'm impressed, once again! You are on the ball these days...

Thanks so much for sharing those awesome points from Sunday's sermon, hey, I'd love a copy of his message if possible, sounds incredible! I'm familiar with him , he has written some great books.

Once again you continue to amaze me Dawn. I read a neat quote today, and I thought of you. I know you are trying to get in shape, (for that famous "black dress"), but you are always doing this kind of exercise:

"There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up." John Holmes

Yes, in all that you have endured, you continually reach out to others and lift them up. Your hope is contagious.

I'll be in touch about our visit!!

Love you guys,

Susan & Jordan

Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Glad to call you my friend.............................., - Thursday, August 24, 2006 10:48 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,
Wonderful update! I have read several people's comments about your church service on Sunday. It must have been awesome. Surely hit home to me! I typed a long entry today and lost it...Even though we never knew Shae (and I wish we could have), I think of him (and you all) every time I see ANYTHING with a butterfly. I just got a bunch of catalogs in the mail, and it seems like there are things with butterflies all over. I think it is just wonderful that you minister to people the way you do. I know you will never get over the loss of Shae, but you have used his story to help so many. I know God will bless you.
Take care..Tell Todd hello and give Mason a BIG HUG! ARE YOU SURE YOU CAN'T TAKE SOME VACATION DAYS?

Bob and Jane Jones
- Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:34 PM CDT

I am so humbled to know you
and to know you pray for my son
and family. I love you.
caringbridge.org/visit/wesleycolehardy
Dianna&Cole
- Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:07 PM CDT

Love you!!
Tina
southaven, MS - Thursday, August 24, 2006 7:59 AM CDT

Just wanted to drop in and say hello! I hope all is going well down South. We finally got a little reprieve from the evil heat up here, but it is supposed to be coming back soon... :(
Gina and Liam www.caringbridge.org/visit/liamreinier
Ames, IA - Tuesday, August 22, 2006 11:27 PM CDT

OK,Dawn or you trying to make us all look bad??Buying a dress 2 sizes too small??Maybe you are trying to get us motivated!!I have been trying to tone up and lose about 10#'s but gee it is so hard!!I really do have good intentions but I just don't follow thru!!Glad to hear Mason is keeping you guys busy!!My Grandson is the same way,when he is here its like a 3-ring circus!!!But he is just sooo sweet!!!Good luck with Team Shae,I know he is so proud of his parents!!GOD is certainly using you in a powerful way,you are so special!!I love reading your updates!!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Saturday, August 19, 2006 10:58 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,

Been missing you! Glad you updated.

So, it looks like you are on a mission with that new dress, come on, you've been looking good, don't disappear on us!

Glad you had a nice time on the boat again with your friends. Mason is something huh? I can't wait to see him again.

I'll look forward to your next update, hint, hint...

Your friends,

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is good, all of the time...................................., - Friday, August 18, 2006 6:48 PM CDT

YOU GO GIRL!!! You need to share some of that motivation with ME!! I guess that means no Newk's this week, huh?

Ricky, Brayden and I had a really good time Friday night - we need to do it again.

Love you,
Tina
Tina Sommer <4sommers@bellsouth.net>
Southaven, MS - Monday, August 14, 2006 5:13 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,
I was going to write and ask you if you were waiting a month to update! Sorry...SO glad to hear from you. Sounds like you had fun at the lake...That Mason is so cute...and does seem fearless. Hey girl, I have lots of dresses hanging in my closet that are two sizes too small...the bad thing is they USED to fit. Something about this TEXAS food..well, Mexican food...that put the pounds on Bob and me. Of course, I have not gotten up to exercise. When we left church last night, we both intended to come home and walk..Instead, we stopped at the new Baskin-Robbins and each got a HUGE ice-cream cone! That's true will power, huh? We are going on a mission trip to Vermont the end of September and we have to get in shape or I won't make it through the day without my nap. MAYBE TOMORROW..that's my goal.
I know you will be seeing Staci and Jake. Give them a hug from me. I bet Jake and Mason will be happy to see each other again.
Tell Todd hello....happy exercising...you will do it. You have determination, but it will be hard...with Todd being such a good cook. Give Mason a big hug. I can't wait to see him again. Did you get my e-mail about the UT schedule? Ya'll come!!!

Jane and Bob Jones
- Monday, August 14, 2006 3:31 PM CDT

Making our daily check in :)Hope you have a wonderful week.
Dianna&Cole www.caringbridge.org/visit/wesleycolehardy
- Sunday, August 13, 2006 7:51 AM CDT

Just checking in to see how you are doing. We just returned from Memphis tonight. Keeping it pretty warm down there huh!!! When our visits stop giving me heart attacks, I would like to be able to meet up with you again. Right now though I spend my entire time in panic mode, so I am not much company!
Gina and Liam www.caringbridge.org/visit/liamreinier <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ames, IA - Saturday, August 12, 2006 0:02 AM CDT

Good Morning Dawn!

Been missing you girlfriend! How's things going for you and your family? I'm sure you are missing your Jakeman really bad.

Hope things are going well, and you have a nice weekend ahead. Please give Mason a great big hug from us. Can't wait to see you in October!

Your friends,

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is good, all of the time...................................., - Friday, August 11, 2006 9:03 AM CDT

Hey Hey Hey, guess who? Jake and I will be back in Memphis on the 15th and without transportation. We will need to hook up and have supper or something. We miss you and can't wait to hug your necks.
Staci <sraborn@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 1:48 PM CDT

You don;t know me but IO found your website through another caringbridge site and wanted to tell you how sorry I am that Shae is no longer with you. He is an adorable little boy and I am sad to see that he was only 3 years old. Not even fair. I will pray for you and your family.
Lynn Miller <lmiller@businesscredit,.com>
Anoka, MN USA - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 1:11 PM CDT

Hello Todd, Dawn, and Mason. I just wanted to say hello and let you know that I am thinking about you all and praying for you everyday!! Thank you Dawn for everything. I am so blessed to know you all.
Melissa Stanford <melissastanford@bankplus.net>
Southaven, Ms USA - Wednesday, August 9, 2006 12:59 AM CDT

Who is faithful to sign your guestbook?! That is right, Aunt Mo!! Come on down, Dawn. The upstairs is wide open. I took a cool picture of a butterfly in my garden this week. I also bought you some buttterfly stickers to send you so that you can stick them all around you at your desk or on your mirror where you get dressed or on the dash of your car, or wherever! I hate cancer! Shingles too!! Mo
Melanie Massey, aka Aunt Mo www.caringbridge.org/la/jakeowen <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Tuesday, August 8, 2006 9:50 PM CDT

Dawn, Todd, and Mason,
Thanks again for having us all out at your house for dinner. We had a great time, and it was wonderful to finally meet you....although I felt like I knew you well already. It was good to get to meet Bill, Dianna and Cole too....and get to spend more time with Don, Staci, Jake, and Jinni. You are a wonderful family, and we are privileged to be your friends. Give Mason a BIG HUG from me! (Oh, Bob really enjoyed meeting you too..he wanted me to be sure and tell you that...he shares Todd's banana pudding recipe (ha).
Jane and Bob Jones <janemjones@austin.rr.com>
Cedar Park, TX - Monday, August 7, 2006 10:42 AM CDT

We found your son's site through Asher and ^Jacob^'s site. I have sat here this evening and read the entire thing. What a strong and wonderful family you have.... HUGS
Please know that you and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
www.caringbridge.org/visit/shelbyandaverykrumwiede
Kristin Krumwiede <kckrumwiede@Bis.midco.net>
Bismarck, ND USA - Sunday, August 6, 2006 10:36 PM CDT

Thank you so much for signing Asher and ^Jacob's^ guestbook. Like you with the twins, I have followed your story for some time, but rarely sign the guestbook. Please know I have kept your beautiful family in my prayers as well and will continue to do so. You have an incredible ministry in how you have been caring for other families. If there is ever anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask.
Laura Lynn and my two little miracle nephews: www.caringbridge.org/visit/asherandjacob <laurainsem@yahoo.com>
Gettysburg, Pa - Sunday, August 6, 2006 10:22 PM CDT

Shae's family,
Thank you for signing Dillon's web page. Also thank you Shae for taking care of him from above. You are a beautiful little boy. He needs your angels wings!

Dillon's Dad
www2.caringbridge.org/ca/dillon/
Richard <richard@nollid.net>
Alameda, CA - Saturday, August 5, 2006 11:28 AM CDT

Aching for one of your uplifting updates :)
Love you........
Dianna&Cole www.caringbridge.org/visit/wesleycolehardy <dbhardy22@yahoo.com>
- Friday, August 4, 2006 10:59 AM CDT

Hi Dawn
I'm so happy you had such a great vacation! Mason sounds
so precious! what a gift he is for you. I will keep you in my thoughts this week.
Hugs
Kim & Scotty (MPS II)

<cottons@earthlink.net>
Modesto, CA - Thursday, August 3, 2006 0:55 AM CDT

Just wanted to check in and say hello! We will be down next week, but actually we are pretty booked up, though we have some day time free. It is carnival and camp week again (do we know how to time it or what!!!) We arrive Sunday night and leave Friday afternoon, so if you are up at the Jude during that time, email me and I'll try to find you! We'll be at Grizzlies this time.
Gina and Liam www.caringbridge.org/visit/liamreinier <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ames, IA - Wednesday, August 2, 2006 11:46 PM CDT

Hi Dawn,

I'm so blessed you had such a nice vacation. I was not surprised either how God worked things out for you to be where you were.

I just LOVED the conversation between you and Mason, this is priceless. He definetly has a bad case of being too cute!

Thanks for being such a good friend to so many. You have the most tender heart in all the world. I'm so glad the Lord brought you in our lives.

We'll be back in October, it will be here before you know it. We must celebrate and have dinner!

Love you guys,

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Glad to call you my friend too................................, - Wednesday, August 2, 2006 10:12 PM CDT

Dawn,
Hey girl. I just had you on my heart today and decided to check in on you and drop you a note. I am so glad that you had a wonderful vacation. We actually just got home from Destin ourselves. I think it is nothing short of a "God thing" that you were at the same condo that you shared with Shae. I bet he was looking down from Heaven and just telling you to enjoy life and beaming proudly about the way you have reached out to so many of us St. Jude families. You and Todd are amazing and you will never know this side of Heaven how you have touched so many of our lives with your unselfish giving of yourselves to others. Just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you today and praying for God to bless you a hundred fold for all that you have done for us and others. Have a great day.
Donna Garrett a.k.a. Ashley's mom
www.caringbridge.org/tn/ashleygarrett <donnagarre@aol.com>
Collierville, TN - Wednesday, August 2, 2006 3:22 PM CDT

Hey Dawn!!I heard thru Jin-Jin about the BIG party!I am just thrilled that Jake is home in WM!!He has really been thru so much and is such a BIG miracle!!I am glad ya'll had fun at the beach,how special that you stayed in that same condo!!I can't even imagine what memories that brought back!!You are such a special lady and GOD is certainly using you to minister to other St.Jude families in a tremendous way!!How is the house project coming??I haven't gotten to far as my hubby has been working on Sat.,I just hate to ask him to do any work in what little free time he has.I love your positive updates,you are such an inspiration to so many people!!GOD BLESS!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Tuesday, August 1, 2006 10:43 PM CDT

Dawn,
Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you...

Tammy <tammy_pinnow@yahoo.com>
Hernando, MS US - Monday, July 31, 2006 5:19 PM CDT

Hey Dawn....I hope you and Todd and Mason had a wonderful time. I prayed that "emotionally" it would not be too difficult for you and Todd. I pray you all found a renewed strength. For some reason God has placed you on my heart....actually ALL over my heart. I truly believe He has a ministry for you at CHC. I think with there already being 4 St. Jude families in one church as large as this one I believe He has placed you and Todd there for a reason. I don't know if you were able to be there tonight but....WOW.....He sure showed up in a HUGE way tonight! The connection that you have with the Bowen's and Tammi and our family and now Tina...and the fact that we all attend the same church just keeps telling me God has got something planned. Anyway....I hope to see you again soon.....And I check your site everyday...I love when you update.....God speaks through you in such a passionate way!
Dianna&Cole
- Wednesday, July 26, 2006 11:29 PM CDT

Hey Dawn!!How was your trip??Where did ya'll stay?I am leaving the 6th of Aug for 4 days of R and R in Gulf shores,we are staying at the Pheonix111.I really don't know how much rest I will be getting,I am going with my best friend her,Mom and her 2 kids,but I love her kids so we will do just fine.I am sooo excited!!!Man,isn't Jake doing well,I am so thrilled!!He is one strong little guy and his family is just the best!!I got an Email from Mo today thanking me for being a faithful prayer warrior,I feel like I should thank them for sharing Jake with me!!
I saw 3 pretty butterflies yesterday and I thought of your Shae!!They were huge black butterflies with a pretty orange color on them!!How did Mason like the beach?We may take my Grandson next year,he will be 4 in Jan. and he is a hoot,its like a 3-ring circus when he is around!!You are an awesome person with a BIG heart,may HE richly bless your life as you bless others!!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Wednesday, July 26, 2006 10:17 PM CDT

DAWN....I LOVE YOU!!!
Leanne Beard <LeanneBeard@Bankplus.net>
Hernando, Ms - Wednesday, July 26, 2006 12:59 AM CDT

Dawn,

I hope that y'all had a good time on your trip. I have been thinking about you. Call me when you get back to work and caught up.

Love and prayers -
Tina Sommer <tsommer@firstbankdelta.com>
Southaven, MS - Monday, July 24, 2006 8:07 AM CDT

Hello,
It was so great to actually meet you yesterday. Thanks for coming over! We got the go ahead to go home!!! We plan on leaving next Tuesday. Seems unreal! I hope that your trip is fabulous! Enjoy every precious second.

I hope to see you on one of our check ups. We will be coming every month for a year, so we will have multiple chances!
Gina and Liam www.caringbridge.org/visit/liamreinier <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ames, IA - Tuesday, July 18, 2006 11:40 PM CDT

Hi Dawn
Boy you are right, I am tired just reading what your husband has been doing!! and after a 12 hour shift!
Have a great time on your trip!
Hugs,
Kim & Scotty (MPS II)

<cottons@earthlink.net>
Modesto, ca - Saturday, July 15, 2006 1:28 AM CDT

Just wanted to say hello and thinking of you!
Lynn Savela and Family <lsavela@comcast.net>
Vineland, NJ - Thursday, July 13, 2006 9:09 PM CDT

Hi Dawn,

I'm so sorry we were not able to see you on our visit. I'm sure you were busy with all your remodeling. I'll look forward to seeing you next time.

Thanks for your prayers!

Missing you,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is good, all of the time...................................., - Wednesday, July 12, 2006 9:23 PM CDT

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON ,ALBERTA

, - Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:54 PM CDT

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON ,ALBERTA

, - Wednesday, July 12, 2006 3:54 PM CDT

Hey Dawn,
I am so glad that I have gotten the opportunity to get to know you. You are such an inspiration to so many and God is using you in a mighty way. I am so happy that you, Todd and Mason are coming to CHC!! I hope that y'all will love it as much as we do.

See you Thursday at lunch....

Love you,
Tina <t.sommer@firstbankdelta.com>
Southaven, MS - Monday, July 10, 2006 3:50 PM CDT

Hello! We'd be happy to meet up next week, just email me or call at Target House (room 424) The link for Cole is missing the Y at the end in you page and thanks for thinking about Liam... I THINK we may be getting close to going home, but wondering more and more now.

I am jealous of the home improvments going on! Especially that he is finishing what he starts!

Hope to see you soon!
www.caringbridge.org/visit/liamreinier
Gina <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, July 9, 2006 5:37 PM CDT

Hi Dawn,

Wow, what a great update, GO DAWN!!!

First off, can I borrow Todd, please? I'll get the tickets to fly him down. I just need some painting, packing, and some small repairs, oh and to rip up the carpet in all 3 of my boys' room, is this a deal or what?

So glad to hear you are having things re-done, that is always fun, (when you are not MOVING!)

I was also blessed to read about your new church, that is also so exciting, and so important. It is the second best thing to our families for sure.

Hope to see you when we get there!

Your friends,

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is good, all of the time...................................., - Sunday, July 9, 2006 11:29 AM CDT

Shame on me. I opened Shae's site about 3 hours ago and failed to sign. I feel like such a lurker. But I'm back and I must say I enjoyed your update. I'm so impressed by Todd's handiworks; I can't wait to see everything for myself. Give Mason a great big hug from Jin Jin and tell him I'll see him soon.
Jin Jin <vcraig@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Saturday, July 8, 2006 10:56 PM CDT

Woo Hoo Dawn,
I am SO glad you updated, and what a GREAT update it was! Todd is definitely a good guy...Bob cooks and builds, etc..It has taken me 41 years to get him trained EXACTLY right, but he has made it!
Now, we MUST stop this talk about painting Mason's room purple. I just came in from shopping around all day and everywhere I went I saw some really cute ....you know what kind of stuff! (I won't say since some people like the Raborns/Groves read this). They have EVERYTHING for the LH....Just say the word and I'll go looking for you!
I am SO glad you enjoyed Colonial Hills and will be going again. Did you get my e-mail that I told Maggie about you all?
OK...take care.Give Mason a hug....talk to you later. Thanks to you and Todd for being such special people...

Jane Jones
Cedar Park, TX (Longhorn country) - Saturday, July 8, 2006 4:46 PM CDT

Dawn,
Can you believe Todd and I signed the site at exactly the same time? Oh wow...we are so cosmically connected! We are two states away, and still in each others' hearts! Love love, kiss kiss. MO
Melanie Massey <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Saturday, July 8, 2006 4:00 PM CDT

Hey, guess who?? Even though I will probably talk to you in an hour or so, I am just proving to you that I read. Todd you the man!!! I can't wait for you to visit LA. I have lots of projects and Lord knows Don is not a tool man. I am with Todd Groves purple is a great color for Mason's room and I can even picture a tiger theme. How cool would that be. Every little boy loves tigers.Grrrrrrr
Love You,
Staci
Staci Raborn <sraborn@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, La - Saturday, July 8, 2006 2:34 PM CDT

Ahhhhh... Miss Libby beat me! But, I DO know that Don was up at the wee hours of the morning reading, he just didn't sign on. I finished a new layout for Jake's scrapbook last night. It is titled, "LSU vs. UT" , and the rest I will leave to your imagination! It has pics of Todd and his banana pudding with LSU in whipped cream on top! I have big close ups of Jake (in purple and gold) and Mason (in hideous burnt orange!) right beside the big LSU and UT. It is pretty cute! Oh, and there is also a picture of Mason doing "Hook em Horns" and of Jake and my Todd doing an "L" on their foreheads. WHAT does that mean?!!! Mo
Melanie Massey <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Saturday, July 8, 2006 1:52 PM CDT

Ok, I have not heard anything about painting any of your rooms "burnt orange." Purple would be a beautiful color for Mason's room.

We need pictures of these improvements!
Jake's Uncle Todd <tgroves@jam.rr.com>
WMonroe, La - Saturday, July 8, 2006 1:52 PM CDT

Great update Dawn!!I wish I could get my husband to do all the things Todd has been up to!!We bought another house last year,while we have more space its in need of a facelift!!We are doing one room at a time,next I think is the hall because that won't take much time!!I love your updates,your are a wonderful person and I would sure love to meet you!!!Your last paragraph to Shae had me in tears,no one knows how you feel till they walk in your shoes.I am a partner in hope with St.Jude and I strongly encourage everyone else to be!!!Have fun shopping and if you see Jake again give him a big ole Minden hug from BELIEVER Ms.Libby!!!If it makes you feel better,my Grandson,3 also,stays bruised up too!!I think its just a boy thing!!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Saturday, July 8, 2006 11:34 AM CDT

OK...I'm officially tired. Nap time! Where in the world does he get his energy from??? We will start looking for a new house after the 1st of the year...I can't wait to paint!!! Kiss little man...enjoy the summer!!
Anya <alf0721@comcast.net>
Tupelo, MS - Saturday, July 8, 2006 10:05 AM CDT

Hey Dawn,
It is JULY! Tell us funny things about Mason! Like that he likes to have his pants yanked down over and over and over... He must be a glutton for punishment! Thinking strongly about staying next week too. Don't know yet. Mo
Melanie Massey , Jake's Aunt Mo www.caringbridge.org/la/jakeowen <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Friday, July 7, 2006 11:08 PM CDT

Thinking of you tonight~what a wonderful update and song to remind you of that precious Shae! We miss seeing you guys and Mason! Madelyn has scans on July 10,11, & 12th. Maybe we'll see you guys soon! Love Brandi
Beamons www.caringbridge.org/tn/madelyn <bpbeamon@yahoo.com>
St Jude Friend-Memphis, tn - Tuesday, July 4, 2006 11:18 PM CDT

I am so glad that your family came to our church yesterday...it was good to see all three of you!!
Have a wonderful 4th of July.

Love,
Tina <4sommers@bellsouth.net>
Southaven, MS - Monday, July 3, 2006 9:07 AM CDT

Dawn, what a GREAT surprise to see you all at church today! I had no idea you were planning a visit at CHC. Wow...it just felt like you were just SUPPOSE to be there. When Bro. Rick made the statement about being a reflection of God's love I IMMEDIATELY thought about you! You truly are a reflection of God. I don't really know you well, but from what all I do know....I feel so very blessed that our path's have crossed. Thank you for reaching out to our family! I know God is going to continue to use you in MIGHTY ways! I feel so privledged to know you.
Dianna&Cole www.caringbridge.org/visit/wesleycolehardy <dbhardy22@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, July 2, 2006 5:09 PM CDT

Hi Dawn,

Just stopping by to wish you and your family a nice 4th of July! Well, it's finally time for our visit, and I'm so very excited. I'll email you this week.

God bless you sweetie!

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is good, all of the time...................................., - Saturday, July 1, 2006 9:08 PM CDT

I have heard that you have heard about us :) We looked for you today at the hospital, as I had heard that you may be coming, but our paths didn't cross. We are there every day, and the rest of the time, we are at Target House, so I would be delighted to say hello. My sons and I looked at Shae's page today. What a beautiful boy! Kind of eerie connections between Liam and him! He passed away when Liam was conceived (though I don't know about the exact date), Liam is short for William, though we named him Liam-not William, they both have beautiful angelic faces with bright eyes pearing out, both were told to have leukemia first, etc... I hope we get a chance to meet sometime.

www.caringbridge.org/visit/liamreinier
Regina Reinier <ginabarrett@yahoo.com>
Ames, IA 50010 - Sunday, June 25, 2006 5:52 PM CDT

Dear Dawn,

Just stopping by tonight to let you know you were on my mind. So, how ARE YOU? Still busy with work? I know what you do with your time off for sure!

I love your updates for the Raborns! I'm looking forward to seeing you, and getting a great big hug from Mason! Jordan is excited too. Now, I heard something about "brownies"....hmmmm did you know I'm a chocolate freak? We'll talk more about that!

We fly up on July 9th, Sunday afternoon. Counting the days now.

Sending lots of love and hugs your way,

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Glad to call you my friend too................................, - Tuesday, June 20, 2006 9:18 PM CDT

~Walk a little slower~

Walk a little slower, Daddy,
Said a little child so small.
I'm following in your footsteps
And I don't want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast,
Sometimes they are hard to see;
So, walk a little slower, Daddy,
For you are leading me.

Someday when I'm all grown up,
You're what I want to be;
Then I will have a little child
Who'll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right,
And know that I was true;
So walk a little slower, Daddy,
For I must follow you.

Hey Guys!

I just wanted to check in to wish Todd a VERY HAPPY Father's Day! I've shared this poem with many of our caringbridge buds/dads and I wanted to leave it with ya'll too.

I hope your're having a GREAT weekend!

Love you,
Tonya

PS .... It was great to get to hang out with ya'll again the other night. And those brownies were AWESOME!! I'll have to invite myself to supper again soon. HE HE HE! Just kidding!

Link, Tonya, Brent, Zach & Gabe Nason <nason5@aol.com>
Mathiston, MS USA - Sunday, June 18, 2006 6:41 PM CDT

Hello my beautiful friend! I've been checking on you but I haven't had time to sign. Between my new job, chasing Chloe, keeping up with Ian, and church...I can't seem to find time to do much of anything else. But I wouldn't have it any other way. Don't feel bad about the toddler bed thing, Chloe is 4 and I'm just now getting ready to put her in her own bed. Ian finally got a DAY JOB!! It's a big transition for her, but bigger for me. I don't know if I can do it. Anyway, I'm sure Todd will be fine...Mason will probably do better. So I understand where he is coming from. Love ya!!! Talk to ya later. Email me Monday so I can give you my new work number! Hugs and kisses!!
Anya Foster
Tupelo, MS - Saturday, June 17, 2006 8:51 PM CDT

Hey,
MoMo has landed! Hope to see you guys now that you are in Memphis. Jake looks AWESOME!! Thanks for continuing to watch our for my family. I heard Staci shared the brownies last night with the nurses. HOw dare she?! Mo
Melanie Massey <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Saturday, June 17, 2006 3:00 PM CDT

I came to your site through Jakes. I was quite suprised to see Shae had the same diagnosis my Liam has. He is 4 and has MDS and monosomy 7. Thank you for all the support you continue to offer others!

www.caringbridge.org/visit/liamreinier
Gina Reinier
Ames, IA - Saturday, June 17, 2006 8:17 AM CDT

Dawn- I come here from Jake's site. I had never been to Shae's site before. Although I do not know the Raborn's personally, I have come to love them dearly through Jake's site. I can't thank you enough for being so kind to them, whether it be opening up your home, providing dinner or even just shoulder to lean on. I can't imagine how great they must feel to "know" someone in the area and someone who has been in their situation.
Believing Jake will be healed-
Zhohn Dupont <z_dupont@hotmail.com>
Simmesport, LA USA - Friday, June 16, 2006 3:33 PM CDT

Dawn,
Just wanted to stop by and say hello and let you know that your family is in my prayers. I am sure that the last few days, losing Caring Bridge friends has been difficult and stirs up lots of pain and emotion. Know that God carries you during those tough times. Thank you for the update on Jake and for being such a great support for the Raborn family.
Lynn Savela and Family <lsavela@comcast.net>
Vineland, NJ - Thursday, June 15, 2006 10:15 PM CDT

Hi Dawn. I haven't signed in in a while, but think of you all constantly! Hope you are having a good week.

Wanted to send you many blessings this week and tell you that I cherish your friendship!!

love,
Carol
Carol Miller (Reid's page) <dmill3@insightbb.com>
Bowling Green, ky - Thursday, June 15, 2006 10:46 AM CDT

Dawn-What sweet update for Jake tonite!!you sound like a really caring person,when Mo came to meet me she just bragged on what wonderful people ya'll are!!I loved it when you told Jake if he wanted to mouth your family's name to feel free!!During such a sad time as the loss of 2 beautiful children it is great to know Jake is doing better!!These families have been in my prayers,I had been following Jacob's page and I had just found out about Will 2 days before he died,this is really devasting,I am sure you know how these parents feel.I pray for you,Todd and Mason, as I can't even imagine what you go thru on a daily basis.Thanks for the great updates on Mr.Jake and thanks for being such a wonderful,caring person!!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Wednesday, June 14, 2006 10:52 PM CDT

Hi Dawn,

Just want you to know how much I "appreciate" knowing you and having the honor to call you my "friend"!!

Thanks for the great update on Jake's page. You are such a blessing to that family, I know the connection is strong. Thanks for reaching out to so many. You have such a HUGE heart.

Just wanted to stop by and take a peak at Shae today. Now, everything is going to be alright!!

Love you guys,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is good, all of the time...................................., - Wednesday, June 14, 2006 10:09 AM CDT

Hi Dawn, I'm a first-time signer, too. I follow Jake's HEALING PROGRESS daily. I wanted to thank you for a beautiful update entry late Tuesday night. Thank you so much for being there for Don & Staci. God truly is using you in a powerful way. You can see how many people keep up with and love Jake & his family, but none of them are at their side and have truly "been there" like you and Todd. God will always continue to bless you as long as you continue to honor Him like you are doing. Shae is a beautiful boy! I can't imagine your emptiness there but I do understand your anticipation of that glorious day when you will see him again. Thank God for His saving grace and the promise of Heaven!!!

Oh, and by the way, I sure wish you could come visit our church in West Monroe. I go to Cedar Crest with Mo and the rest of the gang when they could come. I guess that's a little far though, huh!?! Thanks for all you do for Jake, Staci & Don.
Cathy Harris <cubbysgirl78@yahoo.com>
West Monroe, LA USA - Wednesday, June 14, 2006 6:43 AM CDT

Dear Dawn,
Your entry has brought tears to my eyes. I know I say this all of the time, but you have to have the sweetest spirit in the world. You always put your own worries, fears, broken heart aside, and help others. I know Jesus is so pleased with His child, YOU!
You are such an encourager, servant, wonderful mother and wife! I am so thankful that God has allowed our paths to cross. You inspire me in so many ways. THANK YOU!
I will be praying for you more than ever this month. I will also be praying that God leads you to the exact church He wants you at.
Love, Kristin
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Monday, June 12, 2006 10:31 AM CDT

Dawn,
I check Shae's site often, but don't sign. (sorry)
Anyway, I know you are not "Methodist", but you are welcome to try our church Getwell Road Methodist. We have wonderful programs for kids and good stuff for the adults too. We are part of a great Sunday School class.
Have a good week. (Jake is constantly on my mind and in my prayers)
Ashleigh Parker <picturemom23@yahoo.com>
Olive Branch, Ms - Sunday, June 11, 2006 11:25 PM CDT

Dawn-I would sure love to meet you!!You are such an inspiration to so many people!!It is so nice of you to give back by loving and supporting the other St.Jude families!!I bet your Shae is just so proud!!I can't even began to imagine your loss but no,I don't think anything you would do(like comparing Mason and Shae)would be crazy because I have never been thru what you have and people deal with things differently.Your FAITH in HIM just shines thru in every entry!!Maybe,one day I can come tour the Jude and meet you,that would be AWESOME!!!You are a SPECIAL lady!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Saturday, June 10, 2006 10:24 PM CDT

Well Dawn, If I had checked your site before I e-mailed you, I would have known you had seen Will's family! But, that's ok....I loved hearing from you. I really appreciated your entry tonight. It was truly from the heart. It is impossible for me to know how much you miss Shae and what a wonderful little boy he was, but I know he is smiling big to see how his wonderful parents minister to so many people. You have allowed God to work in your lives so that you can help others, and I know you will be blessed for it.
Have fun at CARS...Our grandsons saw it last week and are still talking about it. My son-in-law is a State Farm Agent and State Farm sponsored it so the boys think that is cool...In fact, the four year old said, "Daddy helped make the movie." You know, Daddy can do EVERYTHING!
Talk to you soon. Thanks for the e-mail. I am looking so forward to meeting you in person when we get up that way. Thought it would be in June, but we have backed it up until the end of July.
Keep in touch..Again, thanks for updating...
Jane Jones <janemjones@austin.rr.com>
Cedar Park, TX - Saturday, June 10, 2006 0:31 AM CDT

Mrs. Pierce, I just want to tell you how much you are admired and loved by so many. You are an amazing woman of strength, courage, happiness and tons of other adjectives I could go on and on with. I read Jake's site daily and Stanton's also and always see how you are giving and loving all of these families daily. Even through your own pain and suffering you still manage to be a beacon of hope and a ray of sunshine to others. To know that you have helped someone else and touched the lives of so many must be a wonderful feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you daily as you continue to miss your beautiful boy and continue to lend a hand to others. I admire you so much.
Lori McGowan--formerly of Minden, LA <lorimac211@hotmail.com>
Houston, Tx Usa - Wednesday, June 7, 2006 7:08 PM CDT

Hi Dawn,

I'm just so blessed to read you and Todd had such a wonderful time away! You really needed this so bad. So, when you get a minute let us know how the reunion went! I'm sure you both looked the BEST and the youngest!

I know you've been so busy with work and praying so hard for out little Jake, you are always up to something to make others feel special.

Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you today. God bless you Dawn, I'll be seeing you next month!

Your friends,

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is so good........................., - Tuesday, June 6, 2006 4:33 PM CDT

Hey Dawn...Sure miss you...I haven't seen you lately -I see your precious daddy though...I sure love him. He's a big teddy bear that loves his Dawn!!! I always check Shae's sight because of the Love you have for the Lord and how you encourage everyone and just to read the wonderful caring things you do for others. God has sure blessed me for just knowing you kid. It makes God even more real to see how he has used you and Todd through your pain. You are precious...I love ya! Monie
Monie Taylor <rodgnmonie@aol.com>
Southaven, MS usa - Tuesday, June 6, 2006 1:10 AM CDT

I so enjoyed lunch with you today. We definitely need to do it again.
Tina Sommer
Southaven, MS - Wednesday, May 31, 2006 3:56 PM CDT

Dawn,
Have a great time at the reunion!
Hugs,
Kim & Scotty (MPS II) <cottons@earthlink.net>
Modesto, CA - Thursday, May 25, 2006 1:50 AM CDT

Have a wonderful time away!

I'm praying faithfully for our little Jake!

Much love,

Susan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Thanking God for you ......................................, - Wednesday, May 24, 2006 10:46 PM CDT

Hello beautiful! Hope all is well with you and your clan! We are great. We have been part of a new church that has started up here in Tupelo...we have been really busy with that. Check us out...northstarchurchtupelo.com. Give little man a hug for me!!
Anya <anya.foster@bxs.com>
Tupelo, - Wednesday, May 24, 2006 4:31 PM CDT

Dawn,

Hey,I know it has been along time. You have still been in my prayers. I am so glad you are doing so well. Mason sure is getting big. He is so cute. I know Shae would be so proud. Good luck with the trip and keep in touch.

Carol Strosnider

Carol mommy to ^Angel Will^ Kelli and Jerri www.caringbridge.org/nc/littlewill <wkjmommy@wmconnect.com>
Monroe, NC - Saturday, May 20, 2006 10:38 PM CDT

You are so kind and loving to always be such
a source of encouragement to us! God has blessed
you with such a heart of mercy!
Dianna&Cole <dbhardy22@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, May 17, 2006 6:44 PM CDT

Dawn,What a blessing you are to so many people!!I would love to someday meet you!!I said a prayer for you today,I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!!!Hope the Relay For Life raised lots of $$,and I hope you got some rest afterwards!!God Bless You!!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Sunday, May 14, 2006 10:40 PM CDT

Dear Dawn,
Happy Mothers Day! I hope you had a great one and that you were truly spoiled. You surely do deserve it.
Love, Kristin
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Sunday, May 14, 2006 8:02 PM CDT

Dawn,
Thinking of you....
Hope you see lots of butterflies today :)
Love you~

Dianna&Cole <dbhardy22@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, May 14, 2006 3:28 PM CDT

Hugs,
Kim & Scotty (MPS II)

<cottons@earthlink.net>
Modesto, CA - Saturday, May 13, 2006 7:21 PM CDT

Hi Dawn
Wow and I thought I was busy! Glad to hear everything is going so well for you.
Hugs,
Kim & Scotty (MPS II)

<cottons@earthlink.net>
Modesto, CA - Saturday, May 13, 2006 7:12 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 3:15 AM CDT

Dawn,
I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day!!! You deserve it! Just wanted to let you know I am praying for you this weekend.
Kelly Kicker <oosta24@hotmail.com>
Hernando, MS - Friday, May 12, 2006 9:32 PM CDT

Hi Dawn,

Just stopping by to wish you a wonderful Mother's Day Weekend. You are such a great mom, and such a great friend to so many. Thanks for being such a blessing in our lives.

Praying for some butterflies from your Shae!

Love,

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Thanking God for you............................................., - Wednesday, May 10, 2006 7:45 PM CDT

Just thinking of you today! Hope you are having a good week so far.
Love, Kristin
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Tuesday, May 9, 2006 11:04 AM CDT

I'm home!!!!! I just about to go and get in the bed with my boys, how exciting is that? The only thing better is when I can snuggle with all 3 at the same time. Check on Don and Mo. Make sure they are not ripping each others hair out[HAHA}! Hope to see you when I get back.
Love Ya,
Staci
Staci Raborn <sraborn@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Thursday, May 4, 2006 11:39 PM CDT

Hi Dawn
Sorry I haven't been here in a while but wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you. Sounds like you had a great time with your friends!
Hugs,
Kim & Scotty (MPS II)

<cottons@earthlink.net>
Modesto, CA - Thursday, May 4, 2006 9:59 PM CDT

THANK YOU!!
Dianna&Cole <dbhardy22@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, May 4, 2006 10:12 AM CDT

Glad to hear you had a great getaway weekend-retail therapy style!!How fun!!I live in Minden,La and Jake's Aunt Mo came by work, to meet me today,WOW,was I surprised and so happy to meet her!!!It really makes me want to meet Jake and the rest of the gang!!They are such special people!!She told us what a great friend you had been to them and how much you had done for them!!!Just know that you are in my daily prayers.GOD BLESS!!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 10:09 PM CDT

Hey Dawn.
I was thinking of your 2 cuties, and realized I hadn't been by for a visit in a while. I am so glad you were able to get away. Shopping therapy is the best of all! =)
Have a great week!
Love, Kristin
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
Covington, LA - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 2:26 PM CDT

Shae, good morning Angel.....just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you today!! Please give your MaMa a great big hug and kiss from Aunt KKKKkkkkk....tell her that I said happy birthday and that I love her and miss her. Each baseball game that Cole has had recently, we've seen a butterfly or two....thanks for keeping an eye on us. Love you always!!!
Aunt Gayle <gayle.lander@bxs.com>
Southaven, MS DeSoto - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 11:01 AM CDT

Dawn-Hey girl! Sounds like you had a good girls weekend away. I think I may be in need of one of those. It amazes me how many things make us think of our sweet angels. My niece will see a butterfly when they are playing and say "look mommy Stanton came to play" especially if it is blue butterfly. When Stanton first passed away I was staring out the back door and a red breasted robin walked right up to the porch and just stood there. This happened every day for weeks. I would just go by there and as the bird walked up I was just say "Hey Stanton". He always loved birds. What is amazing is that I can open the door and everything and he will not fly off. I had a very dear friend tell me she made the lawn men stop mowing until her robin had come to her window for the morning. Even in the snow a robin would come to her window almost every morning. She too would talk to him for a while and then he would leave. I guess some people think I am crazy but if it makes me feel better I don't care. Everytime I go to the angel garden and airplane flies over and Stanton use to say "Airplanes make me so happy!" WE miss you guys. Love you
Jeff, Tina Hayden and forever Angel Stanton www.caringbridge.org/la/stanton <stantonhaynes@yahoo.com>
Minden, La - Monday, May 1, 2006 1:34 PM CDT

Even though I have never met you,I can tell you have a great BIG heart!!You are sooo special to those who are traveling a road you have been down.I know your Shae is so proud of you for all that you do and are for these families!!I have a 23 year old daughter-Shea,that how I always remember to pray for Shae's family!!Praying for you,lots and lots!!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Sunday, April 30, 2006 9:57 PM CDT

Hi Dawn,

Don't worry about signing other guestbooks, we know how much we are loved, and I'm so blessed you have been busy, in a good way!

I was also so happy to hear you got some nice "girlfriend" time away! Yep, we all need some of that "therapy" from time to time.

So good to hear from you. I'm sending lots of love and praying for many butterflies to keep coming your way from your precious Shae.

Please give Mason a great big hug from us!

Love yall!

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Thanking God for you.................................., - Friday, April 28, 2006 7:17 PM CDT

Dawn!!! I'm so disappointed...do you know how close I live to Opry Mills?? Less than an hour, but on top of that I was actually in Nashville some last weekend with my parents!! You were so close!!
Well, at least we will know next time you head this direction. I'm about one hour north, just straight up I-65.

Thinking of you often. Glad you are staying busy.
love, hope and courage
Carol
Carol Miller (Reid's page) <dmill3@insightbb.com>
Bowling Green, Ky - Friday, April 28, 2006 7:32 AM CDT

hey auntdawn whats up am just siting hear thinking about you and mason and how big mason is giting shae i love you and miss you and i miss how you side my name.. will i dont have much to say but how much i miss your talk to you soon.. i love u uncletodd auntdawn shae mason big hug for all.... i know i cant spell
lindy dawn jarrel <jarrdawn@yahoo.com>
- Friday, April 28, 2006 0:29 AM CDT

hellllllllllllooooooooooooooooo??!
MO <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
WM, - Wednesday, April 26, 2006 0:28 AM CDT

Surprise!!! Just wanted you to know how thankful I am that God brought you and your family into my families lives. We love you so much. Thanks for always being there.
Staci
STaci Raborn <sraborn@jam.rr.com>
west monroe, la - Wednesday, April 26, 2006 0:21 AM CDT

I don't think I have ever signed your site but I check in every few days. I am sorry for your loss but I know you have helped so many other families in their "cancer" journy along the way. I know that Shae is so very proud of his Mommy and Daddy and of course little brother Mason. Hope you see lots of butterflies!!
Tina Pense <tpense@ozarksecc.com>
Farmington , AR - Tuesday, April 25, 2006 4:50 PM CDT

I bought my best friend's little girl a butterfly "halter" top today, and thought of Shae. I am happy that I think of him all the time. I wish I could have known him, but by knowing ya'll I feel that I do. MO
Melanie Massey , Jake's Aunt Mo www.caringbridge.org/la/jakeowen <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
West monroe, LA - Sunday, April 23, 2006 9:54 PM CDT

Hi Dawn,

Wow, it's seems like forever I've stopped by! Missed you guys. I know how it is to get caught up with others going through such difficult trials. You are such a good friend to the Raborns, and to us too!

Hope your Easter was special. I'm so blessed you are seeing your butterflies Shae is sending!

We love you guys!

Susan & Jordan

PS I would have to say that song is one of my all time FAVORITES!
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
God is good, all of the time............................................, - Thursday, April 20, 2006 8:50 AM CDT

I just wanted to tell you what a pleasure it was to finally meet you, your husband and sweet little Mason. I heard so much about you through Dianna and Tammy, I felt as if I already knew you.
Oh, I love that song -- it is one of my favorites!!
Jake and his family are in our prayers.
Tina Sommer <tsommer@firstbankdelta.com>
Southaven, MS - Monday, April 17, 2006 8:46 AM CDT

I come to your site from Jake's.I can't even imagine your pain but I can and do pray for you!!Your Mason is such a cutie,even in the dog kennel!!LOL!!You and your family are such an inspiration to me and and so many others,may you have a BLESSED Easter!!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Saturday, April 15, 2006 11:17 PM CDT

Alicia, John, Ciara, Hunter & ^^Angel^^ Tommy - BENNETT CHILDREN'S JOURNAL <mps3mom@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, April 15, 2006 5:26 PM CDT

Keeping you in my thoughts and in my prayer's always.

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDAMY LOVING DAD'S SITE <brurka@shaw.ca~~THE PRAYER BEARS~~>
EDMONTON

, - Friday, April 14, 2006 1:02 AM CDT

hello. you dont know me, and I really dont know you and your family except through the websites of stanton and jake. I am originally from minden, la, home of stanton haynes and went to college in monroe, la, right across the river from jake raborn. I dont know the Raborn family from anyone, but grew up with Stanton's aunt jamie from the 6th grade on. I have come to check this website as often as I check Jake and Stanton's and pray for your family daily. I just want you to know how much of an inspiration you are and how much I admire you for your selflessness (if that is even a word) for not even posting anything regarding your family or your needs and just posting a need for prayers for jake's family. You truly are an inspiration to all especially families that are still in this battle. (not to say your family doesnt face a battle each and every day) I hope and pray that you and your family are granted peace, comfort and happiness in the days to come and want to celebrate the life of your beautiful baby boys! They are both amazing!!! I only hope that Mason will be reminded every day of the wonderful brother he was blessed with!!!! You are in my prayers daily and sorry for the long entry!!!!
lori mcgowan <lorimac211@hotmail.com>
houston, tx usa - Wednesday, April 12, 2006 9:19 PM CDT

Kim & Scotty (MPS II)

<cottons@earthlink.net>
Modesto, ca - Tuesday, April 11, 2006 11:42 PM CDT

I enjoyed the party yesterday. I hope everyone enjoyed the party as much as I did. I am sorry the wind and whinners went a little too far. Mason only cared that he got to blow out candles and eat cake. It was great. I love to look at life through Mason's eyes. Life is just better that way.
Shae we miss you and hope to see you soon.
Aunt LaNelle <bulldogfanmslanelle@yahoo.com>
Hernando, MS America - Sunday, April 9, 2006 4:20 PM CDT

It is remembrance weekend at St. Jude this weekend. Wanted you to know I still check your child's web site and pray for your family. Imagine the fun they must have playing in heaven. God is always good, you just have to believe.
BeckyWhittington <BeckyWhittington@adelphia.net>
- Saturday, April 8, 2006 10:12 PM CDT

Happy Birthday to your sweet Mason!!What a great source of comfort and support ya'll are to all of the other St.Jude Families!!!Praying HIS blessings down on you!!!!
Libby Kokinos <nanalib03@bellsouth.net>
Minden, La. USA - Saturday, April 8, 2006 9:05 PM CDT

HAPPY HAPPY DAY MASON!!!
Dianna&Cole
- Thursday, April 6, 2006 8:16 PM CDT

Happy Birthday Mason!!!

Hope this day was extra special from beginning to end. You sure are a cutie, and yes you are VERY, VERY smart!!

Love you bunches, keep smiling and giving those awesome kisses. (I'm going to let you choose who you will marry sweetie, Grace Kelly or Kayla Michelle!!)

Your friends,

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <susan2956@yahoo.com>
You're the best Mason................................., - Thursday, April 6, 2006 7:42 PM CDT

Happy Birthday, Mason! I hope you have a wonderful day. You are such a cutie. Thanks for sharing both of your precious sons with us, Dawn!
Love, Kristin
Kristin Amato <kma0405@bellsouth.net>
- Thursday, April 6, 2006 3:00 PM CDT

Happy Birthday Mason. I didn't realize I almost share a birthday with one special boy. I love April Birthdays.
Have fun with your family, I know how much they enjoy sharing this day with their precious boy.

love,
Carol
Carol Miller (www.caringbridge.org/ky/reidmiller) <dmill3@insightbb.com>
bowling green, Ky - Thursday, April 6, 2006 11:00 AM CDT

You guys are awesome for all the prayers, support, hospitality and everything else you continue to show the Raborn family. You are the deal!!!!
Dixon Family <dixongreg@bellsouth.net>
west monroe, la - Sunday, April 2, 2006 8:38 PM CDT

Hello Pierces,
It is Mo and Hunter! We are in your kitchen, drinking your coke, and using your computer! Thank you for your hospitality. Knowing we have a "home" here in memphis is so comforting! We love you, guys. Oh, and thanks for leaving the toothpaste upstairs for us! Mo
Melanie Massey, Mason's Aunt Mo, www.caringbridge.org/la/jakeowen <mgroves@jam.rr.com>
West Monroe, LA - Friday, March 31, 2006 9:44 AM CST

hey auntdawn i miss your and love your give my baby a huge for me shae lindy loves you baby and miss you i will talk to you soon auntdawn julie sad that she loves your to.......
lindy <jarrdawn@yahoo.com>
byhalia, ms usa - Thursday, March 30, 2006 11:24 PM CST

Hi Todd,Dawn and Mason,

Wow, it was soooooooooo good to get to see yall again! Dawn, thanks so much for bringing us up to the hospital Monday night.

I so enjoyed getting to spend some time with Mason, he's such a cutie, I'm in love! Jordan is stil talking about how smart he is...

As always, I'm just so grateful the Lord brought you guys in our lives. You just amaze me Dawn. You made our trip up so special. Looking forward to the end of June when we can see each other again.

Your friends,

Susan & Jordan
Jordan <Susan2956@yahoo.com>
Thanking God for you......., - Wednesday, March 29, 2006 7:18 PM CST

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