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You are all still thought about and prayed for.

Lots of love,
Lisa

Lisa Daly <Lisa021887@aol.com>
Limerick, Ireland - Friday, February 8, 2008 10:30 AM CST
Keeping you in my thoughts during the Holiday season and in my prayer's always.

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Brenda MY CHRISTMAS ANGEL <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta/Canada, - Tuesday, December 11, 2007 9:17 AM CST
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To you,

From Everyone at Post Pals
www.postpals.co.uk

viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Tuesday, March 20, 2007 7:04 PM CDT
The thoughts and prayers just don't stop. They won't. Miles or minutes apart, we are always with you.
With love and many hugs,
The Madkins Family

Barbara Madkins
- Sunday, February 18, 2007 9:23 PM CST
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I feel bad that I haven't been by your page in awhile.Lots going on here.But that does not mean that I don't think of you for I always do.I do stop by your page to see and read the updates just haven't had time to sign your guestbook.


Valentines...... To Heaven

This Valentine is not of the ordinary kind,
Its still filled with love...and blessings inside;
But mine has to be sent on the wings of love...
You see its destination is the Heavens above.

Its not being sent to my parents so dear,
For they are still with me each day of the year;
Its being sent to my child...who left earth so soon,
Who's now in the Heavens with the stars and the moon.

The message is the same as your valentine,
"I love you...my sweet precious child of mine;
My love is still deeper than the ocean is blue,
And its sent with hugs and kisses...from me to you."

"I know you are with me each and every day,
You listen as I talk to you...and hear what I say;
For that is one thing that disease cannot do...
...you'll always be apart of me...and me a part of you."

"I know God did not give you the awful disease,
Thank Him for His comfort He gives me...would you please?
I dont know what I would do without His undying love...
Sent to bereaved parents from the Heavens above."

"I know you are in the best of care,
But it's so hard for us left on earth to bear;
Could you put in a request from us left behind...
For God to send the knowledge..so a cure we can find."

"So that no other family has to go through this pain,
Our lives without you will never be the same;
When I get lonely I will look to the sky at night...
And see you shining down your big bright light."

**~Image Hosted by ImageShack.us BRENDA~**MY LOVING DAD'S SITE WITH A NEW YEAR ANOTHER ANGEL <brurka@shaw.ca>
****Edmonton~Alberta~Canada****, - Monday, February 12, 2007 8:08 PM CST
Dear Vern, Tracee, Jordan, and Madi

I just want you all to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope today and everyday is blessed. Jordan stay strong, you are the best big brother anyone could ever have. May God be with your family. Hope to see you soon.

Natalie Jones <natalie7marie@yahoo.com>
Aurora, CO - Thursday, February 8, 2007 2:48 PM CST
Hey Tracee, Vern, Madi and Jordan,

I want all of you to know I'm thinking of you today. You're in my prayers...I hope that your day is blessed and you find comfort in knowing that Dakoda is still in so many of his friends hearts and thoughts.I love you all and will be sure to see you over break.
...Jordan, remember when Dakoda wanted to sit by me when we ate dinner at your house?! what a stud!

~miss you all <3 kayla

kayla <kayla3@simla.colostate.edu>
aurora, co unencorporated arapahoe - Thursday, February 8, 2007 2:19 PM CST
Hey Buddy! I cannot believe it has been three years since you passed away. I miss you so much and wish you were here with me. I know you are looking down on me and making sure I do a good job and that I am safe. We all miss you so much. I have been thinking of you a lot lately, and just remember the awesome times we had together. All the times you made me laugh, all the times I would hide around the corner and scare you just to play with you. All the times I wanted to watch sports on tv, but you beat me to the tv and had Spongebob or Ed, Ed, and Eddy on already. All the times you came to my baseball games. The fun times we had each holiday especially Christmas at Hubbard's. I remember you were the "Lady's Man" at school. I remember when I coached your soccer team and we had so much fun. I miss those memories, and will never forget them. I love you Koda and miss you so much. LOVE YOU BUD.

Your brother,
Jordan

Jordan Johnson <BUFFSJJ3@aol.com>
- Thursday, February 8, 2007 1:04 PM CST
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 parents, as this day for them is hard,
There must be some mistake I thought, every card you can imagine,
except I could not find a card, from a child that lives in heaven,
they are still a parent too, no matter where I reside,
I had to leave, they understand, but oh the tears they cried,
I thought that if I wrote to you, that you would come to know,
that though I live in heaven now, I still love my parents so,
they talk with me, and dreams with me, we still share laughter too,
memories are our way of speaking now, would you see what you can do?
my parents carry me in their heart, their tears they hide from sight,
they plants flowers in my garden, there my living memory dwells,
they writes to other grieving parents, trying to ease there 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,
they need to be honored, and be remembered too,
just as the children of the earth will do,
thank you Mr. Hallmark, I know you will do your best,
find a way to tell them, how much they mean to me,
until I can do it for myself, when she joins me in eternity.


I know Christmas must be so hard for you although I can't comprehend how difficult it must be.

All my love,

Viks


viks <viks@postpals.co.uk>
- Friday, December 22, 2006 8:50 AM CST
Hello Bell Family,
I have marked the days with you all. Birthdays (joyful and tough ones), anniversaries (joyful and tough ones), regular days too. Our hearts have been with you all along the way.
Know that even tho' the miles seperate us, that the distance doesn't mean a thing to our hearts. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day & every night at bedtime. Those prayers haven't changed as the days have gone by. You are not alone. You never will be.
We love you so.
The Madkins Family

Barbara Madkins <madkinsco@sbcglobal.net>
- Saturday, September 30, 2006 0:24 AM CDT
Its just not normal, a child's birthday being spent in Heaven. My heart, and many other people's, break for you and the too many others in your shoes.
Chris Gooch's mom <chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, July 15, 2006 3:45 PM CDT
May memories flood you today and everyday. Happy Birthday Sweet Dakoda! God Bless!
cori <joeandcoriplace@aol.com>
detroit, mi - Thursday, July 13, 2006 12:19 AM CDT
You are in my prayers as you celebrate the priceless memory of Dakoda's birth. May our Lord hold you close. May you know the peace and comfort of His embrace. I am so grateful for Heaven and for the Saviour who has made it possible to be reunited with our beloved children there.

In His Love,
Yolanda Rogers
http://www.galatians5.com

Mom to Anna
Alt Spgs, FL USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2006 8:17 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 ,ALBERTACanada, - Saturday, May 13, 2006 0:00 AM CDT
I said a little prayer for you today.
Lisa Daly <Lisa021887@aol.com>
Omaha, NE USA - Wednesday, February 8, 2006 7:44 PM CST
We're thinking about all of you on this day. We still miss Dakoda too.

Love,

Scott, Joann, David, Erin, and Caroline <shphillips@toad.net>
Eldersburg, MD USA - Wednesday, February 8, 2006 2:12 PM CST
I cant believe its been two years. I guess for you guys it seems like yesterday, but then again ages ago since you last heard or held him. So very unfair. I just dont get it
Chris Gooch's mom <chrisrusso_@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, February 7, 2006 7:11 PM CST
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ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

LOVE ALWAYS BRENDA My Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Wednesday, October 12, 2005 9:51 PM CDT
Bell Family,

Here is a joke I thought was really funny. I hope it brings a smile at the very least to your face.

Three Little Pigs went out to dinner one night. The waiter comes and takes their drink order.
"I would like a Sprite," said the first little piggy.
"I would like a Coke," said the second little piggy.
"I want water, lots and lots of water," said the third little piggy.
The drinks are brought out and the waiter takes their orders for dinner.
"I want a nice big steak," said the first piggy.
"I would like the salad plate," said the second piggy.
"I want water, lots and lots of water," said the third little piggy.
The meals were brought out and a while later the waiter approached the table and asked if the piggies would like any dessert.
"I want a banana split," said the first piggy.
"I want a root beer float," said the second piggy.
"I want water, lots and lots of water," exclaimed the third little piggy.
"Pardon me for asking," said the waiter to the third little piggy, "but why have you only ordered water all evening?"
The third piggy says
"Well, somebody has to go 'Wee, wee, wee, all the way home!"

Haha.
Lots of love,
Lisa

Lisa Daly <LisaDaly@creighton.edu and Lisa021887@aol.com>
Omaha, NE USA - Monday, October 10, 2005 3:07 PM CDT
Bell Family,

Even though I am much farther away I still think about you all and pray for you.

Lots of love,
Lisa

Lisa C. Daly <LisaDaly@creighton.edu or Lisa021887@aol.com>
Omaha, NE USA - Thursday, September 29, 2005 4:45 PM CDT
We still keep you in our prayers and think of Dakoda often. We pray that you Vern, will remain safe during your deployment and come home soon! I know Dakoda is looking after all of you! I know it is still so hard....I was looking at Jordan's bio on the Neosho website and he states the person he admires most is his little brother Dakoda! God Bless you all!
Taryn Hamen-Johnson <THamenfamily@aol.com>
Parker, CO USA - Friday, September 23, 2005 11:05 AM CDT
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EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Monday, September 19, 2005 10:25 PM CDT
I'm just stopping by to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless and *warm hugs* ><>†<><
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*Jennifer C* <jenniferc@ilovetocolor.com>
Eugene, OR USA - Thursday, August 25, 2005 10:03 PM CDT
That is a beautiful poem that you wrote and posted! We love you and think of Kode every day!
Cyndi Tauer <ctauer@denveria.com>
Denver, CO USA - Thursday, August 25, 2005 8:47 AM CDT
May God bless you and keep you, may He make His face to shine upon you and until we meet again, may God keep you in the palm of His hand!

God bless you!

Patrick Barnett MM3/DV <patrickb@ecoquestintl.com>
Camp AJ, Kuwait - Friday, August 19, 2005 11:05 AM CDT
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BRENDA My Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Thursday, August 18, 2005 3:13 PM CDT
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BRENDA My Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
EDMONTON,ALBERTA CANADA, - Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:19 PM CDT
Hi, This is Erin. I hope all is going well with your family. We are at Give Kids The World and I just wanted to tell you we found Dakoda's star. We took a picture of it. We will send you a copy. Happy belated Birthday Dakoda!!
loooooooooooovvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeee,
Erin

Erin Phillips <shphillips@toad.net>
Eldersburg, MD America - Saturday, July 16, 2005 6:28 PM CDT
Dakoda,

Happy Birthday buddy. I hope you have a great birthday in heaven.

Tracee,

Know we are all thinking of you daily. If you need anything please let us know! We would be there in a heartbeat for you guys!

Betty, Carl & Summer <betty@knechtfamily.com>
Centennial, co - Wednesday, July 13, 2005 8:53 AM CDT
Bell Family,
I hope you always remember through the tough times and through the easy times that there are people who will always keep you all in their daily thoughts and prayers(and I am one of them).
Lots of love,
Lisa

Lisa C. Daly <Lisa021887@aol.com>
Denver, Co USA - Monday, July 11, 2005 11:25 PM CDT
Bell Family,
I hope you always remember that as you contine living your lives through tough times and through easy times you have people keeping you all in their daily thoughts and prayers. With God on your side you can make it through anything.
Lots of love,
Lisa

Lisa C. Daly <Lisa021887@aol.com>
Denver, CO USA - Monday, July 11, 2005 11:09 PM CDT
Bell family,
Just dropping in to say hello... congrats to Jordan and Sloan on college in the fall... that is awesome :) I know Dakoda would be extremely proud. I know there are just no words to describe your pain of the loss that you guys feel.. I hope you all know I'm always praying for your family... Dakoda remains in my thoughts always... he was a special guy.

~*~*Girlie's Page*~*~

Love always,
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Janice <janiceliew1981@yahoo.com>
Melbourne, Australia - Monday, June 6, 2005 7:04 AM CDT
Bell, Family, WOW,Congratulations to Jordan! What an awesome way to end his H.S. baseball career! How proud you must be, as well as having 2 boys moving onto college. I just wanted to drop in to remind you that although you may not always hear it from us, you are always in our prayers and close to our hearts. As I was watering the peace garden at school the other day, I was in reflection of Dakoda and your family, where you've been and things to come. Please know that your friends will always carry you, let them. Peace,
the Berscheids <susieberscheid@juno.com>
Denver, Co - Thursday, May 26, 2005 7:10 AM CDT
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Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Sunday, May 8, 2005 3:11 PM CDT
Hoping you have a Happy Mothers Day, and spend the day remembering the good times with Dakoda.
Chris & Gooch
- Friday, May 6, 2005 11:02 PM CDT
DEAR VERN & FAMILY, i HAVEN'T VISITED YOUR WEB PAGE LATELY, FRANKLY IT IS TOO PAINFUL; I HOPE YOU ARE ALL DOING AS WELL AS POSSIBLE AND KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. I MISS YOU VERN AND HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL.
LISA MORELAND <LMOREL5539@AOL.COM>
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020 - Friday, May 6, 2005 10:32 PM CDT
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Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Friday, April 29, 2005 2:58 PM CDT
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Edmonton,Alberta CANADA, - Sunday, April 24, 2005 6:30 PM CDT
Dearest Vern,Tracee,Sloan,Jordan,Madi and Angel Dakota,
Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you know that not one day goes by that your not thought of, prayed for, or just loved by us. May our dear Lord always provide you with comfort, peace and love. The kids and I always talk about Dakoda, we feel him around us all the time. He forever lives in our hearts and mind!!!
God bless each and every one of you,
With loving thoughts and prayers,
All our love and friendship,
Romeo,Lynn,Tyler,Jillian,Christian and Isabel

Lynn S. Magalong and family <rl1tjci2juju@msn.com>
Thornton, Co God bless the U.S.A - Thursday, April 21, 2005 0:15 AM CDT
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God Made You For A Reason

When I look upon my screen
I find a happy reason
the joy that comes to me from you
is gratitude so very pleasing...

What a wonderful creator
that made a friend like you,
He placed a sweet kind person
and gave me lots of comfort too.

A world without your kindness
would be a sad sad world.

But I don't have to worry,
there's no need to be,
because of you I am very happy,
and that's good enough for me.

I've found great people everywhere,
they come into my life.
Just like you, all those others too,
have given me delight.

So I thank God I met you,
I thank him for all seasons.
Now I know for sure with all my heart,
GOD Created YOU for a reason.

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LOVE BRENDA Image hosted by TinyPic.comMy Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta CANADA, - Sunday, April 17, 2005 11:54 PM CDT

The Cord

We are connected my child and I,
by an invisible cord not seen by the eye.

It is not like the cord
that connects us til birth
this cord can't be seen
by any on earth

This cord does it's work
right from the start
it binds us together
attached to my heart.

I know that it's there
though no one can see
the invisible cord
from my child to me.

The strength of this cord
is hard to describe.
It can't be destroyed,
it can't be denied

It's stronger than any cord
man could create.
It withstands the test
can hold any weight

and though you are gone
though your not here with me
the cord is still there
but no one can see

It pulls at my heart,
I am bruised....... I am sore
But this cord is my lifeline
as never before..

I am thankful that God
connects us this way
a mother and child
death can't take it away!!!!!!!

LOVE BRENDA Image hosted by TinyPic.comMy Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta CANADA, - Thursday, April 14, 2005 3:02 PM CDT
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Thinking and praying for you always.

LOVE BRENDA Image hosted by TinyPic.comMy Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta CANADA, - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 8:54 PM CDT
Hi guys,

I just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know that there is still not a day that goes by where i do not think about you and Dakoda. I have not signed lately, because I have been so busy, but that does not mean i have not thought about you. I hope we can get together soon.

We love you guys very much.

Carl, Betty & Summer <bhepp@colorealtor.org>
Centennial, CO - Tuesday, April 12, 2005 9:52 AM CDT
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Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Wednesday, April 6, 2005 1:29 AM CDT
we will keep you in your prayer, I know this is so hardand its so hard to be here with our your child. we to have a lil girl whom had a brain tumor whom doesnt know b/c she to was healed 100% and is now living with Jesus.MAy God Bless you and you Family with peace and loveall the days through.
With Gods Love April and Angel MAe MAe

www.geocities.com/angelmomfriends5/kayla1.html <babymsmom04@yahoo.com>
- Saturday, April 2, 2005 9:41 AM CST
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Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Friday, April 1, 2005 11:09 AM CST
Bell Family,
Dropped in again to say hello and tell you that you're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lots of love,
Lisa

Lisa C. Daly <Lisa021887@aol.com>
Denver, CO USA - Monday, March 28, 2005 10:52 PM CST
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Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 12:49 AM CST

HAPPY EASTER LOVE WWW.POSTPALS.CO.UK

Post Pals <info@postpals.co.uk>
- Tuesday, March 22, 2005 12:40 AM CST
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Just thought I would stop

in and say that I'm thinking of you always.

See you on Monday.

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LOVEImage hosted by TinyPic.comMy Loving Dad's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Saturday, March 19, 2005 1:40 AM CST
Hi! I am a friend of the Edwards', and I am so sorry for your loss! I can't even begin to imagine what your family must be going thorough right now! Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always! Sincerely, Micki, Clay, Kaitlyn, and Shaylee Messersmith
Micki Messersmith <messer@panesu.org>
Alliance, NE - Wednesday, March 16, 2005 1:22 PM CST
Hi, came across your site from Gages page, so sorry to hear of your loss, your little guy was so couragous and an inspiration to all. Your in my prayers and may God be with you and your family.
Patty Josh and Danny Taylor <taylor@bbc.net>
Alliance, ne usa - Tuesday, March 15, 2005 9:41 PM CST
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Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Monday, March 14, 2005 1:22 PM CST
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Always LOVEImage hosted by TinyPic.comDave's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Friday, March 11, 2005 7:11 PM CST
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Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Wednesday, March 9, 2005 2:37 PM CST

Stopping in to let you know that I'm Thinking about you today and always.

Always LOVEDave's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Monday, March 7, 2005 7:26 PM CST

Always LOVEDave's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Saturday, March 5, 2005 5:41 PM CST

Thinking of you always.Sending hugs your way.

Brenda Dave's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Thursday, March 3, 2005 12:27 AM CST


Brenda Dave's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Tuesday, March 1, 2005 2:18 PM CST
Hi there. It is a great time for a hug....a Lent hug! We can all grow stronger and stand up straighter as we reach out, share our love and hugs for each other during Lent.
I miss catching you regularly.
In my heart always,
Love,
Barb

barbara madkins
- Monday, February 28, 2005 8:45 PM CST


BrendaDave's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Thursday, February 24, 2005 3:17 PM CST

BrendaDave's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Tuesday, February 22, 2005 3:07 PM CST

BrendaDave's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Friday, February 18, 2005 10:18 PM CST

BrendaDave's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Friday, February 18, 2005 10:18 PM CST
Happy Anniversary to you!
Happy Anniversary to you!
Happy Anniversary Tracee and Vern!
Happy Anniversary to you!!
I promise we don't sound like Alfalfa as we sing that either! ;]
Bummed that we missed catching you guys on the phone, the house is quiet again. But we couldn't let the day go by without telling you that you were in our thoughts and prayers for a sweeeeeeeeeet anniversary!
Love you so,
The Madkins Tribe

Barbara Madkins
- Monday, February 14, 2005 9:29 PM CST

yOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND IN MY PRAYER'S ALWAYS

BrendaDave's Site <brurka@shaw.ca>
Edmonton,Alberta Canada, - Monday, February 14, 2005 9:12 AM CST
Hello Our Friends,
Just checking in to share love and hugs, all the way from Texas. I guess that is why they call it "deep in the heart of texas" ! ;]
Until next time,
Love,
the Madkins Family

Barbara Madkins
- Friday, February 11, 2005 9:06 PM CST
Bell Family,

Thank you for hosting the party the other night to celebrate little Kode's life! What a great tribute and showing for him and for the support of your family! As always, and like many, many other people, I think about Kode and the family everyday of my life! You know I love you all and I will always support you and be here for you!

This morning while my radio was on, I heard Vern talking about Kode. He was telling the story for the Children's Miracle Network radio-thon. Alice 105.9 does this annually to help raise money for the many families and people touched and helped by Children's Hospital in Denver. As you can imagine, Vern's words brought tears to my eyes and filled my heart with the reminder of how horrible the process was, especially the last month. Thank you Vern for being a strong father and sharing your story with the world! I know that Dakoda was watching you and was very proud of his Daddy! I am sure that many people called to make a donation in his name. I continue to donate monthly to the Children's Miracle Network and pray that someday there will be a cure!

You are remarkable friends and a great family! Know that I will always be by your side!

Cyndi <ctauer@denveria.com>
Denver, CO - Friday, February 11, 2005 11:02 AM CST
Bell Family,
I just dropped in to tell you that I am still praying for all of you. As I have said before you are so strong and I admire you for it.
Lots of love,
Lisa

Lisa Daly <Lisa021887@aol.com>
Denver, CO USA - Wednesday, February 9, 2005 0:40 AM CST
Bells, grieving is a process you will never be over, despite what others may want. You wont ever not miss Dakoda. And the days, like the 1st and today, and his birthday, are just all the more harder to bear. Wishing you all peace.
Chris - Gooch's mom
- Tuesday, February 8, 2005 9:11 PM CST
Vern, Tracee, JJ, Madi, and Sloan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. We all are very sorry that we couldn't be with you tonight to celebrate Koda's amazing life. I will personally never forget playing with him and Madi at the baseball games, smiling...I've never met such a touching person. I would have rather gone to every game to play with him than to watch the boys play! I know that we all wish that we could be there to give you just one more hug. There isn't a day that goes by that we don't think of you all. May God continue to bless you, and know that we are always thinking of you.
The Mauns

Meghan Maun <maunster@holly.colostate.edu>
Fort Collins, CO - Tuesday, February 8, 2005 8:34 PM CST
We want to be with you tonight and celebrate Dakoda's life with you, however we will not be able to make it to the remembrance dinner this evening. Please know we have been thinking of all of you and our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always! Dakoda...A remarkable child with a smile that would warm your heart in an instant, we will never forget him nor do we want to! God Bless each of you! All our love,
Taryn and AJ <THamenfamily@aol.com>
Parker, CO USA - Tuesday, February 8, 2005 3:57 PM CST
Hi Tracee, Vern & Jordan. There is not a day that goes by where we don't think of you all. We have a picture of Dakoda on our fridge. Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you and miss seeing you.
Julie, Sean & Sage <juliakh@msn.com>
Littletoin, CO USA - Tuesday, February 8, 2005 12:10 AM CST
My Dear Bells,
Nothing much to say. Just lots of love and hugs to share.
If we started a hug, it just wouldn't stop. That is what love is like.
We are with you, especially now.
Love,
The Madkins Family

Barbara Madkins
- Monday, February 7, 2005 10:08 PM CST
Bell Family,
I smile at the thought of a Remembrance dinner for Kode. How lovely. Wonderful that it will be "at home" a.k.a MPB.
There won't be enough kleenex, but there will be more than enough love. Take the love-leftovers home and enjoy them as you walk through the second year. Let the love fill your heart and soul so that you will have fuel for the next day. Strength for the journey my brothers and sisters. Strength for all.
Love,
The Madkins Family

Barbara Madkins
- Saturday, February 5, 2005 10:31 PM CST
Dear Bell Family,

In so many ways i cannot believe it has already been a year. Many times it seems a lot longer than that since he and Summer were giving each other those silly little shy looks, but than in many other ways it seems like just yesterday they were exchanging Valentines. There has not been a day in the last year that we have not thought about your dear sweet angel or even talked about him. We are all holding you so closely. We love all of you and look forward to celebrating life next week. Dakoda Bell will forever live in all of us and will forever be our guardian angel. Summer stills looks to him for guidance all the time.

We love you guys so much!

Betty Hepp <bhepp@colorealtor.org>
- Friday, February 4, 2005 9:39 AM CST
Our Dear Bell Family,
Well, here we are. The first of February. Hard to believe, and yet so easy to believe. I know that you are achingly aware of the 358 days since Dakoda went to heaven. My God, we pray for peace in your hearts everyday. We pray that you find comfort in knowing that Dakoda was a trailblazer to heaven. The Kodian Angel that will guide and shine His light for all that know him....and all that continue to love him....and ask Kode to spread heavenly blessings on his family. It is only because of God's love for Kode AND you all that you have made it thus far. We (meaning all of your extended family) are able to love and care for your family because of the dear love that we have received from heaven above. God already knows He works in mysterious ways. In our goofy humanity we try to understand it all, but we can't. We just know that because of the faith of you guys, and everything you taught and comforted Dakoda with, that there is a comforting place to be closer to God. His loving arms are waiting for us all. I'm just hopeful that someday, Dakoda will be holding the gate open for me and mine, all of us really. So, I guess what I am trying to get to is that we are all marking the first anniversary with you. There is no forgetting this. We are all turning to God, in our own ways, to see and understand. While we are there, we will all be standing with you. All of us, holding one another up...like a chain of folks with their arms crossed forming a stronger circle of love. We love you all so much. You are never alone.
Wish we could be together, especially now...but we know our hearts already are.
Love,
The Madkins Family

Barbara Madkins
- Tuesday, February 1, 2005 9:27 PM CST
Vern, Tracee, Sloan, Jordan and Madi,
I haven't written in a very long time and was always one who regularly checked in and sent my well wishes your way. I want you to all know I have kept you in my prayers and keep the spirit of your beautiful son alive! Dakoda still inspires me every day and I realize how fortunate I have been to have had him touch me and be a part of my life during his short time on earth. In recent weeks, he has come up in discussion several times and he now inspires those that I have shared his story with. A co-worker of mine and I were speaking this past Monday and I told her the story of your amazing child...we cried together... and today she told me of how she shared the story with her two boys that same evening and how since then they keep Dakoda and each one of you in their prayers each night. It was only today I realized as she and I spoke that it has been nearly one year since he was in our lives in a physical sense and my heart ached. I can only imagine how difficult this past year has been for all of you. Please know that we are all here for you and will celebrate the life of Dakoda with you on the anniversary of his death. We send you our deepest sympathy and many many prayers for the days, weeks and years ahead! We miss you all dearly and hope to see you all very soon! All our love,

Taryn and AJ <THamenfamily@aol.com>
Parker, CO - Friday, January 28, 2005 9:33 PM CST
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to tell you i am holding you all very close these next couple weeks as i am sure the coming days are extremely hard and certainly not the type of anniversary you ever imagined needing to celebrate. You guys all continue to amaze each of us. We all love you guys.
Betty, Summer & Carl <bhepp@colorealtor.org>
Englewood, co - Tuesday, January 25, 2005 2:20 PM CST
Bell Family,
Today I saw a little saying that I thought was very appropriate for you especially coming into this next month:
Never put off until tomorrow. . . the hug you can give today.
So here are my hugs for you . . . . .
Lots of love and hugs,
Lisa Daly

Lisa Daly <Lisa021887@aol.com>
Denver , CO USA - Tuesday, January 25, 2005 0:57 AM CST
Dear Vern and Tracee, Jordan, Sloan and Maddie,
Just dropping you a note because we have all been thinking about you and hoping you are doing well. I know it has been so hard and we wish we could take some of the burden off your shoulders. Since we can't, we will just keep standing next to you and try to hold you up.

Take care and just know we care.

Love,
The Youngs
Tom, Joanne and Danny




Joanne Young <JYoung2856@aol.com>
Denver, , CO USA - Tuesday, January 18, 2005 2:57 PM CST
Vern & Tracee,
Just here to let you know I'm thinking of your family and of precious Dakoda in Heaven... I miss him dearly even though I never met him. Reading of him through your journals when he was here and after he got his wings gave me a great insight into what an amazing boy he was...

~*~*Girlie's Page*~*~

Love & hugs,
XOXOXOXOXOXO

Janice <janiceliew1981@yahoo.com>
Melbourne, Australia - Wednesday, January 5, 2005 5:27 AM CST
I love you guys!
Cyndi Tauer <ctauer@denveria.com>
- Monday, January 3, 2005 2:32 PM CST

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