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Thinking of Cheyenne this morning, and how close she and Connor passed on to Heaven. I know they're together. Just wanted to say "Hi", and hope you guys are doing the best that you can. Cheyenne will never be forgotten by Connor's Forever Mommy.
Rhonda Hunley Pryor <rhonda.hunley@yahoo.com>
Gallatin, TN USA - Saturday, February 2, 2019 10:43 AM CST
I was scrolling through Facebook I came across a friends post about a family whose son was diagnosed with the same cancer is Cheyenne. I thought I would check and see if there's any new updates. My thoughts and prayers continue To be with your family. Cheyenne was and always will be a special girl
To be with your family. Cheyenne was and always will be a special girl <rebekah_e_white@hotmail.com>
Cleburne, TX United States - Monday, August 22, 2016 10:35 PM CDT
Merry Christmas To All Of Cheyenne's Family!
Dear Roy and Donna,
I do think of Cheyenne often, and I continue to remember her beneath the Jesus and the Children stained glass window, when I see claw machines, and when I observe a great father/daughter relationship. Cheyenne was a gift to you and a gift to all who followed her story.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and Christmas cheer,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, December 25, 2015 4:37 PM CST
Dear Donna and Roy, thinking of you, and of your sweet angel Cheyenne, and somehow found my way here. I hope you and your family have wonderful and blessed holidays. Sent with love, Linda
linda champa <lachampa@mintz.com>
woburn, ma 01801 - Tuesday, November 10, 2015 11:08 AM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
On this All Souls Day, I am thinking of sweet Cheyenne and of many other kids. Here is a litany which I have used on this day for the last six years. Please pray it with me.
Litany Of Remembrance (We Remember And Give Thanks)
Leader: Those who live no more are with us still in our thoughts and in our words. Who they are and what they did will always be a part of us and what we have become at this moment.
At the rising of the sun, and at its going down, we remember them, and we give thanks.
In the drizzle of the rain, and in the singing of the brook, we remember them, and we give thanks.
On the dark days, on the cloudy days, and on the brilliant days, we remember them, and we give thanks.
At the rustling of the leaves, and in the beauty of autumn, we remember them, and we give thanks.
At the beginning of the year, and when it ends, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we have joys we crave to share, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we have achievements that are based on theirs, we remember them, and we give thanks.
As long as we live, they too, will live; for they are now a part of us, and always we remember them, and we give thanks.
Closing Prayer: Loving God, may I take on the mind and heart of Christ, that I may continue to hear your call for my life and embrace your world through my prayer, my work, and my life with others, in Jesus Christ. Amen.
Source: The Dominican Retreat House, Niskayuna, NY, All Soul's Day, 2010
I do not know where they found the litany, or if one of the sisters wrote it.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, November 2, 2015 1:29 AM CST
Dear Donna and Roy, Thinking of you and your family on the 11th anniversary of Chey entering Heaven. She was blessed to call you mom and dad. She will never be forgotten. Cherish those precious memories. God Bless,
Kathy M.
Green Bay, WI. 54311 - Friday, October 30, 2015 5:13 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
On her eleventh anniversary, I am remembering sweet Cheyenne. Chey was an amazing girl, and her legacy is huge. May you have peace, as you remember your beautiful and generous daughter and recall the joy of celebrations such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas shared with her. You will be celebrating with Cheyenne again, in God's eternal kingdom, where illness and suffering do not exist, but where there is joy and fullness of life.
God bless you always, and God bless all of Chey's siblings, nieces and nephews, and other dear ones.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, October 30, 2015 4:12 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
As Valentine's Day approaches, I am thinking of you and of your sweet gal, Cheyenne. May your weekend be filled with love from those around you and hope for the future.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, February 10, 2015 2:42 PM CST
Merry Christmas To All!
Dear Roy, Donna, and Family,
Cheyenne was remembered at Holy Eucharist last night, and she will be remembered at Christmas Day Eucharist in a short while. She is often in my thoughts in the beauty of holiness.
God bless you all.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Thursday, December 25, 2014 8:40 AM CST
Thinking of Cheyenne and wondering what mischief she and Connor are getting into today in Heaven... :)
It's been SO LONG....(((HUGS)))
Rhonda Hunley <rhonda.hunley@yahoo.com>
Gallatin, TN 37066 - Sunday, December 21, 2014 8:35 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
I was interrupted on my way to signing Cheyenne's guest book yesterday. I was thinking of her and of all of your family. May God bless you all.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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Litany Of Remembrance (We Remember And Give Thanks)
Leader: Those who live no more are with us still in our thoughts and in our words. Who they are and what they did will always be a part of us and what we have become at this moment.
At the rising of the sun, and at its going down, we remember them, and we give thanks.
In the drizzle of the rain, and in the singing of the brook, we remember them, and we give thanks.
On the dark days, on the cloudy days, and on the brilliant days, we remember them, and we give thanks.
At the rustling of the leaves, and in the beauty of autumn, we remember them, and we give thanks.
At the beginning of the year, and when it ends, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we have joys we crave to share, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we have achievements that are based on theirs, we remember them, and we give thanks.
As long as we live, they too, will live; for they are now a part of us, and always we remember them, and we give thanks.
Closing Prayer: Loving God, may I take on the mind and heart of Christ, that I may continue to hear your call for my life and embrace your world through my prayer, my work, and my life with others, in Jesus Christ. Amen.
Source: The Dominican Retreat House, Niskayuna, NY, All Soul's Day, 2010
I do not know where they found the litany, or if one of the sisters wrote it.
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Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, October 31, 2014 3:55 AM CDT
I just read this article about a young athlete with Diffuse Pontine Glioma and it reminded me of Cheyenne. I thought you'd want to hear about her valiant fight and her determination to raise awareness and funds for research.
http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/2014/10/26/lauren-hill-cancer-mt-st-joseph-basketball/17965023/
Ann M
Indianapolis, IN USA - Monday, October 27, 2014 0:03 AM CDT
Thinking of Cheyenne on her birthday and sending big hugs and love to you and your entire family. God Bless,
Kathy M.
Green Bay, WI. U.S.A. - Tuesday, September 23, 2014 10:18 AM CDT
Happy Valentine's Day Roy, Donna, And Family!
Here is a beautiful, short video for you to watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT4jzG73Kv0
God bless you all as you think of your beautiful Cheyenne.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, February 14, 2014 11:19 AM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
While making a quick trip to K-Mart for three items yesterday, I could not help notice the large claw machine, which was at the end of my checkout lane. It was full of jesters, clowns, and animals. Of course, your beloved Cheyenne came to mind immediately. I miss the accounts of her adventures with the machines and the stories of her sports, jokes, games, and church activities.
I hope all is well with you both, and with Diana and her husband, and with all the rest of your family.
God bless you all.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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A Quote For Today:
Holiness is knowing we have tasted God and knowing that we can never be satisfied with just that taste. It is choosing, in spite of our fear, to go more deeply.
~Joyce Rupp
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Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, February 5, 2014 12:12 AM CST
Merry Christmas To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
Cheyenne was remembered at Holy Eucharist on Christmas Eve and on Christmas morning. I hope this note finds you and all of your family well.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, December 25, 2013 7:50 PM CST
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend, Fiveash Family!
Dear Roy and Donna,
I have thought of Cheyenne several times this week and just wanted you to know. I hope you enjoyed a tasty Thanksgiving Dinner and also are having time to reflect upon the life and legacy of your lovely Chey.
God bless you both, and God bless all of Cheyenne's family, friends, and supporters.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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Here is a prayer from the Native American people of New York State, which Cheyenne would like.
We return thanks to our mother, the earth,
which sustains us.
We return thanks to the rivers and streams,
which supply us with water.
We return thanks to all herbs, which furnish
medicines for the care of our diseases.
We return thanks to the corn, and to her sisters,
the beans and squash, which give us life.
We return thanks to the bushes and trees,
which provide us with fruit.
We return thanks to the wind,
which, moving the air, has banished diseases.
We return thanks to the moon and stars,
which have given us their light when the sun was gone.
We return thanks to the sun, that has looked upon
the earth with a beneficent eye.
Lastly, we return thanks to the Great Spirit,
in whom is embodied all goodness, and who
directs all things for the good of all creation.
~An Iroquois Prayer
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Thursday, November 28, 2013 10:32 PM CST
WOW. your mockingbird stories are amazing! I am so glad you and your family get such signs from your daughter and God. It has literally brought tears to my eyes. I'm a complete stranger to you and your family, but I stumbled upon Cheyenne's page from a friend I lost, that was friends with Cheyenne, her name was McKenzie Brewer! McKenzie was my best friend, and I lost her way to early, but she use to talk about Cheyenne and how they met. Sorry for the randomness, I just had to comment. That's truly amazing how all this wonderful stuff happens to you all to let you know Cheyenne is okay. I'm sure it's one of the best feelings you all could ever have! <3 <3 I'm touched. She was such a beautiful girl.
Danielle Doss <danielledx11@aol.com>
Fort Gay, WV - Monday, November 11, 2013 9:09 PM CST
Dear Roy, Donna, and Family,
Cheyenne was remembered during the Church Women United World Community Day, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, in Schenectady, on Friday morning, and at the All Saint's Day service, at St. George's Episcopal Church, in Clifton Park, on Friday night. She is in my thoughts early this morning, All Soul's Day. May God bless her sweet spirit, and may God bless you and all those that Chey loved.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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Litany Of Remembrance (We Remember And Give Thanks)
Leader: Those who live no more are with us still in our thoughts and in our words. Who they are and what they did will always be a part of us and what we have become at this moment.
At the rising of the sun, and at its going down, we remember them, and we give thanks.
In the drizzle of the rain, and in the singing of the brook, we remember them, and we give thanks.
On the dark days, on the cloudy days, and on the brilliant days, we remember them, and we give thanks.
At the rustling of the leaves, and in the beauty of autumn, we remember them, and we give thanks.
At the beginning of the year, and when it ends, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we have joys we crave to share, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we have achievements that are based on theirs, we remember them, and we give thanks.
As long as we live, they too, will live; for they are now a part of us, and always we remember them, and we give thanks.
Closing Prayer: Loving God, may I take on the mind and heart of Christ, that I may continue to hear your call for my life and embrace your world through my prayer, my work, and my life with others, in Jesus Christ. Amen.
Source: The Dominican Retreat House, Niskayuna, NY, in 2010
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Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, November 2, 2013 2:52 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am remembering Cheyenne on these twin feasts of All Saints and All Souls. A candle burns for her at Barbara Crafton's Geranium Farm.
God bless you always, and God bless all those closely linked with your lovely daughter.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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Here is a copy of the candle and a link to viewing it online.
+ This candle is for Cheyenne Marie Fiveash from Texas +
for young Cheyenne Fiveash on the ninth anniversary of her passing to heaven and for peace for her parents, Roy and Donna
~ this candle was lit by Colette from New York
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http://www.geraniumfarm.org/candleview.cfm?cid=33863
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Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, November 1, 2013 2:23 AM CDT
Dear Roy, Donna and Family,
You are all in my thoughts often but more so today on the anniversary of Chey getting her angel wings. You continue to be in my prayers.
God Bless you always,
Kathy M.
Green Bay, WI. U.S.A. - Wednesday, October 30, 2013 3:29 PM CDT
Roy,Donna, I'm thinking of you ,It's been a long time but I remember Cheyenne, Connor,Celeste,Jakey
bear,Julia and so many others. how are the mocking birds?? Cheyenne will forever be in all the hearts who knew her. Never forgotten, and our days are getting closer to.heaven. love Kim nicks and family
kim nicks <dakk2222@ comcast.net>
hebron, in 46341 - Wednesday, October 30, 2013 11:52 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I continue to hold your dear Cheyenne in my heart beneath the Jesus and the Children stained glass window. I also think of Chey whenever I see a claw machine. It seems like many businesses in our area have installed these games recently, so I think of her often. You and all of her sibs and nieces and nephews are in my thoughts and prayers today. Be assured, you will see Cheyenne again, and when you do, all shall be well.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, October 30, 2013 10:46 AM CDT
Dear Roy, Donna, and Family,
I am sorry I did not get here last week to write in Cheyenne's guest book. I still think of her whenever I see a claw machine, when I am beneath the Jesus and the Children stained glass, and when I think of student athletes. May Chey always be remembered with kindness and affection.
Today, the Feast of St. Francis, is a perfect time to remember your young lady, who loved animals. Perhaps Cheyenne and St. Francis are together this morning enjoying the animals of heaven. Maybe Connor Hunley is with them.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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Let us pray:
Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures. On the fifth and sixth days of creation, you called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air and animals on the land. You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters. We ask you to bless the animals and all living creatures. By the power of your love, enable them to live according to your plan. May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation. Blessed are you, Lord our God, in all your creatures! Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, October 4, 2013 3:32 AM CDT
Good Morning Donna, Roy and Family,
Thinking of your beautiful daughter Cheyenne today as she celebrates another birthday in Heaven. Although I don't sign your guestbook often I do think of you and your daughter often. May God Bless you always and know Chey is forever in our hearts. Love and Hugs,
Kathy M.
Green Bay, WI. U.S.A. - Monday, September 23, 2013 8:14 AM CDT
Blessed Ascension, And Happy Mother's Day To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
Congratulations on the marriage of your beloved daughter, Diana. I hope she and her husband are well suited for each other and very happy.
It is late in the day, but better late than not at all in wishing Donna, and all the other mothers in Cheyenne's life, a Happy Mother's Day. God bless you all, and God bless Roy and Chey's brothers, as well.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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Today's Collect (Ascension Sunday):
O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, May 12, 2013 9:01 PM CDT
Congratulations..I see Diana got married over the weekend :)
Rachel Lawlor <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Sunday, April 7, 2013 4:05 PM CDT
Easter Blessings To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
Cheyenne was remembered at St. George's both at the Great Vigil of Easter and at an Easter service this morning. Chey is never out of thought when I am in the beauty of holiness.
I hope you are having a happy day with those you love.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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An Easter Collect:
Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, March 31, 2013 1:09 PM CDT
Remembering your beautiful girl today and still praying for you.
Linda Champa
Woburn, MA USA - Tuesday, March 26, 2013 3:13 PM CDT
I'm still praying for your family. Your daughter is so beautiful. I'm sure the boys up there are waitin line for her...
Have a happy Eater and God Bless
Jackie
wpb, fl palm beach - Monday, March 25, 2013 12:41 AM CDT
Merry Christmas
Mrs Pam
- Tuesday, December 25, 2012 7:42 AM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
I did not lose power, so I am able to write in Cheyenne's guest book today. After eight years, I still think of Chey beneath the Jesus and the Children stained glass window, and whenever I see a claw machine. She is definitely not forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and with all of Cheyenne's other loved ones.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, October 30, 2012 9:02 PM CDT
Remembering sweet Cheyenne today.
Mrs Pam
- Tuesday, October 30, 2012 8:38 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna and Family,
Hurricane Sandy is beginning to trouble our area, so I am quickly signing Cheyenne's guest book to let you know that I am thinking of her and of all of you at the time of her eighth anniversary.
God bless you all.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, October 29, 2012 4:13 PM CDT
Hello this is Jessica Rodriguez, Cheyenne and i became good friends through caring bridge . I just wanted to let you know that i still think of you all daily. and Cheyenne is never far from my thoughts .
love
Jessica Rodriguez
wilmington, DE USA - Thursday, September 27, 2012 4:57 PM CDT
Dear Donna, Roy and Family,
My thoughts are with you today on Cheyenne's 21st birthday. God bless you for sharing her with us. I pray for you each day and know she is watching over you. I hope she sends you a special "sign" today of her presence. She will always be in our hearts. love and hugs,
Kathy and Dave
Green Bay, WI. U.S.A. - Sunday, September 23, 2012 7:19 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I have been looking through Cheyenne's pictures this week, and I am thinking of her, and of you, on her 21st birthday. May God bless you all.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, September 23, 2012 1:11 AM CDT
Happy Autumn To All! and Happy Birthday Eve, Cheyenne!
Dear Roy and Donna,
Cheyenne was remembered beneath the Jesus and the Children stained glass, at Eucharist, this afternoon. What a wonderful gal she was and is!
May God bless you both, your family and friends, and of course, your lovely daughter, Miss Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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~Sharing An Autumn Prayer:
O God of wonder and mystery, you gave us Jesus to go before us and to show us a way to new life through our dying: As the season of autumn reminds us that all living things must die, so must our faith in the life Jesus promised encourage us to embrace life's potential, rather than being saddened by life's endings, may we find, in the wisdom of your creation, the constantly renewing love that reassures us of your presence. With our eyes on the tree of life and its spectacular beauty, may we remain always in Jesus. Amen.
~Sister Karen Berry
in Prayer Services for Parishes
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, September 22, 2012 9:45 PM CDT
Dear Donna and Roy,
Today, I lit a candle for Cheyenne, at Barbara Cawthrone Crafton's Geranium Farm. This is what the candle says.
+ This candle is for Cheyenne Marie Fiveash from Texas +
for Cheyenne on her 21st birthday and for peace for her parents
~ this candle was lit by Colette from New York
You can view the candle this weekend at:
http://www.geraniumfarm.org/candleview.cfm?cid=29092
You can view the candle and all of the current candles at: http://www.geraniumfarm.org/candles.cfm
I have been praying much of today for world peace and for your personal peace during this weekend, which must be bittersweet for you and for Cheyenne's siblings. God bless you all.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, September 21, 2012 3:06 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
Once again I am thinking of you and remembering Cheyenne during her 21st birthday weekend. May God bless you all.
Tomorrow, many are pausing, at noon, to pray for World Peace. It is an idea that I believe would have appealed to the kind and generous heart of Cheyenne. I hope her family and friends can join the prayer in her honor then, or whenever they read this note.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Thursday, September 20, 2012 5:20 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I just want you to know that I am thinking of sweet Cheyenne during her birth month. I have seen several claw machines in the past few days, and with each one, I think about Chey and her many adventures with the machines and her love of winning prizes to pass on. May God bless her large and gracious spirit!
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, N Y U.S.A. - Monday, September 10, 2012 4:10 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I continue to remember your little shepherdess, Cheyenne, as I gaze at the Jesus and the Children stained glass window. A cute announcement from the Sisters of St. Mary, at our Spiritual Life Center, also made me think of Chey. It said they had had a successful kidding season and now have ten new doelings and four new bucklings. I am sure Cheyenne would have loved helping with those lambs.
God bless you both.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, May 23, 2012 6:27 PM CDT
The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.
~Therese of Lisieux (1873-1897)
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, DONNA!
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Dear Roy and Donna,
About a week ago, I was out-of-town at lunch hour, so I stopped in the local Pizza Hut for the luncheon buffet. While there, I noticed the claw machine, and as always, I though of your dear Cheyenne. There was a cute jester inside the machine that I know she would have loved. There were also cats, pigs, tigers, and a whole variety of other animals. I wondered, as I always do, which ones Chey would try to capture to give to children she would treat. I also continue to remember Cheyenne beneath the Jesus and the Children window, at St. George's. Your sweet gal is not forgotten.
God bless you both.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, May 12, 2012 1:18 PM CDT
Hello, Cheyenne and family..just dropping by to let you know you're thought of..and sending my love.
Rachel <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Thursday, February 23, 2012 8:37 PM CST
Happy Valentine's Day To All Of Cheyenne's Family And Friends!
Dear Roy and Donna,
On this day when we celebrate various kinds of love, I have thought a lot about your loving daughter, Cheyenne. May you feel her love for you in a deep way this week.
God bless you always.
Grace and peace,
~Colette
A Collect For Valentine's Day:
Almighty and everlasting God, who kindled the flame of your love in the heart of your holy martyr Valentine: Grant to us, your humble servants, a like faith and power of love, that we who rejoice in his triumph may profit by his example; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, February 14, 2012 9:12 PM CST
Hi Fiveash Family
Just stopping by as I normally do... this time to say hello and also to let you know I think of Chey so much still. Think of you all to.
Shelly <seashelly9@hotmail.com>
Sydney, Australia - Sunday, January 29, 2012 3:45 AM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
I was looking at some cute animal pictures that were sent to me. They made me think of Cheyenne and of all the critters she had. Maybe today, you can pause and reflect about her various pets and about how much she loved them all.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect, The Collect For Samaul Azariah (born 1874), First Indian Anglican Bishop, Dornakal, 1945:
Emmanuel, God with us, making your home in every culture and community on earth: We thank you for raising up your servant Samuel Azariah as the first indigenous bishop in India. Grant that we may be strengthened by his witness to your love without concern for class or caste, and by his labors for the unity of the Church in India, that people of many languages and cultures might with one voice give you glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, January 2, 2012 11:38 AM CST
Blessings To All Of Cheyenne's Family And Friends On The Feast Of The Holy Name Of Jesus!
Dear Roy and Donna,
The two guest book entries directly before this one, demostrate the impact that your precious daughter, Cheyenne, has had on people near and far. I know you are proud of your sweet gal. May your memories bring you comfort and peace today and in all of the days of 2012, and may your hope of heaven, with Cheyenne, remain strong.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
A Hymn For The Feast Of The Holy Name Of Jesus:
To the Name of our salvation,
laud and honor let us pay,
which for many a generation
hid in God's foreknowledge lay;
but with holy exultation
we may sing aloud today.
Jesus is the Name we treasure;
Name beyond what words can tell;
Name of gladness, Name of pleasure,
ear and heart delighting well;
Name of sweetness, passing measure,
saving us from sin and hell.
'Tis the Name for adoration,
Name for songs of victory,
Name for holy meditation
in this vale of misery,
Name for joyful veneration
by the citizens on high.
'Tis the Name that whoso preacheth
speaks like music to the ear;
who in prayer this Name beseecheth
sweetest comfort findeth near;
who its perfect wisdom reacheth,
heavenly joy possesseth here.
Jesus is the Name exalted
over every other name;
in this Name, whene'er assaulted,
we can put our foes to shame;
strength to them who else had halted,
eyes to blind, and feet to lame.
Therefore we in love adoring,
this most blessèd Name revere;
holy Jesus, thee imploring
so to write it in us here,
that hereafter, heavenward soaring,
we may sing with angels there.
Words: Latin, fifthteenth century;
trans. Hymns Ancient & Modern, 1860;
based on that of John Mason Neale, 1851
Music: Oriel, Casper Ett (1788-1847)
Hear it at: http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/t/t753.html
Other tunes used wth these words are Grafton and St. Nicholas.
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The Collect For The Feast Of The Holy Name Of Jesus:
Eternal Father, you gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 213
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, January 1, 2012 7:11 PM CST
Dear Fiveash Family,
I just wanted to drop by and send you warm wishes for a healthy and safe 2012. I hope life has been kind to you and those you hold dear. Honestly, I keep hoping for one of those moments where we run into each other while out and about so we can visit, but no such luck at the moment. You are still in my thoughts and prayers and very much on my heart..
Sincerely,
Rachel Lawlor <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Friday, December 30, 2011 1:23 AM CST
I ran across Cheyenne's page about a year after her death. I took a few days to read all the journal entries and it was one of the hardest things I ever did. I had never read anything like that before, and my life was always easy. They were so detailed I felt like I was going through it with the family. Now that I've revisited her page after five years I find that it still hurts as much as it did before. I can only hope that time has helped all of you. I'll cry for Cheyenne and the family tonight, and maybe come back again in 2016. Bye.
Alena Densmore <alena.densmore@yahoo.com>
Provo, UT USA - Tuesday, December 27, 2011 3:57 AM CST
Merry Christmas To All Of Cheyenne's Friends And Family!
God bless you all.
Grace, peace, love, and joy,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, December 25, 2011 0:55 AM CST
Sending thoughts your way tonight. Cheyenne is and always will be remembered throughout all time. I hope the job is going well for you.
Rachel Lawlor <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Tuesday, November 1, 2011 0:50 AM CDT
Thought of sweet Cheyenne tonight....and so turned to praying for you both. Hope things are going well for you even as you miss your girl. Thank you again for the way you shared her life and stories with so many.
Shelly VanB <jsvanb@sasktel.net>
saskatoon, sk canada - Monday, October 31, 2011 8:10 PM CDT
I know that Heaven celebrates one of its most wonderful angels. Cheyenne taught me so much, and I cannot express my sorrow. I know she brightened the world more in thirteen years more than most do in a lifetime. I know that with such certainty, because she brightened mine. Love you Cheyenne, I know Heaven must be, well... "Heavenly", especially with you there. God Bless-
Joshua Chatham <joshua.chatham@live.com>
Fort Bragg, NC USA - Monday, October 31, 2011 3:35 AM CDT
Today marks the anniversary of a very hard day for those of us not celebrating in Heaven. I can only imagine how glorious Heaven must be with Cheyenne there. Thinking and praying today, and always, in remembrance of Cheyenne.
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.
All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
Helen Keller
Joshua Chatham <joshua.chatham@live.com>
Fort Bragg, NC USA - Monday, October 31, 2011 2:49 AM CDT
Thinking of Chey and the family today more than usual makes for a very bittersweet sunday, I miss her terribly but I know I have my very own guardian angel. I wish I got to see yall more than once a year hope everyone is great. You all are always in mine and my families prayers!
Shasta <shastahector@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, Tx - Sunday, October 30, 2011 10:37 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you and your family today on Cheyenne's anniversary of her entrance into the arms of Jesus. I know you miss her each day not only on these special days. Know she is not forgotten and she remains in your heart and in mine. God Bless. Love and hugs,
Kathy P.S. My Uncle Bob passed away this morning, I bet Chey was there to welcome him home. :)
Kathy and Dave
Green Bay, WI. U.S.A. - Sunday, October 30, 2011 11:58 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
With the expected Nor'Easter yesterday afternoon and possible power outages here today, I wrote in Cheyenne's book very early yesterday morning. Since our power is still on, I am able to visit today, as well. Cheyenne was remembered in Holy Eucharist, at St. George's yesterday, and I prayed for both of you.
May memories and photos of your darling Chey give you comfort and peace today, as you await your reunion in heaven.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
Colette
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As long as we live, they too, will live; for they are now a part of us, and always we remember them, and we give thanks.
~From A Litany Of Remembrance
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, October 30, 2011 9:25 AM CDT
thinking of sweet Cheyenne most especially today,
and I am wearing her motorcycle rally t-shirt right now.
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Saturday, October 29, 2011 8:46 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, and with all of Cheyenne's friends and family, during this anniversary weekend. She is certainly not forgotten.
God bless you all.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, October 29, 2011 1:02 AM CDT
Dear Roy, Donna, and Family,
I am thinking of you as Cheyenne's anniversary approaches. I've just viewed some of her pictures. Chey certainly had sparkly eyes! I know you will be reunited with Cheyenne some bright day, and when that happens, your joy will be full.
God bless you all.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, October 25, 2011 0:10 AM CDT
Dear Donna, Roy and Family,
I thought of Cheyenne and your family all day yesterday on Chey's Heavenly birthday, but I lost her Carringbridge site address when changing to a new computer. I e mailed Collette and she was kind enough to send me the site. She sent me it late last night and I was not on my computer to find it. I just want you to know that Chey will always be remembered and thank you for sharing her with us.
love and hugs,
Kathy and David Mikulsky
Green Bay, WI. U.S.A. - Saturday, September 24, 2011 8:44 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am sorry I did not get here earlier, but I am remembering Cheyenne on her birthday. May God bless you all.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, September 23, 2011 11:57 PM CDT
Hey Punkie Little,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Missing you as much today as forever. Those are beautiful flowers left for you today, huh?? Boy M&M are getting big now, aren't they?? Love you to the moon and back.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Daddy
Roy Fiveash <rfiveash@wcc.net>
San Angelo, tx USA - Friday, September 23, 2011 10:13 PM CDT
thinking of you and Cheyenne today
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Thursday, September 22, 2011 9:30 AM CDT
I'll always remember your Cheyenne. Thank you for sharing her with so many people.
Carol
MN - Monday, September 19, 2011 9:51 PM CDT
Thinking of you guys. Just wanted you to know that we still think of your beautiful girl.
Hope things are well in Texas.
Alisa
www.caringbridge.com/ut/devinross <tiredofcancer@yahoo.com>
- Friday, September 9, 2011 0:21 AM CDT
Hello! I was just looking at some of the caringbridge sights from my nephew and those that I followed during that time. I think of all of you - little Cheyenne, Maddie, my Nolan, Heather's Jacob ...
I hope life is good for you. I know you will continue to miss Cheyenne until you are once again together.
Tess Baker <tessbaker@sbcglobal.net>
Piedra, CA USA - Tuesday, September 6, 2011 3:24 PM CDT
Just wanted to come by and say hello.
Rachel Lawlor <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Friday, August 19, 2011 7:24 PM CDT
Hey girlie, just wanted you to know that I'm thinking about you right now. I love you and miss you everyday. <3
Rita Fava <r.fava@hotmail.com>
Austin, Tx USA - Tuesday, July 12, 2011 10:10 PM CDT
I was just thinking about our babies. 2003 and 2004 are so long away now but not forgot. I like you will never understand what life has brought us. If I ever get back to TX you are one of the first people I want to hug.
Robert is now over 6 feet tall and will be driving soon. Christy has never been the same since Maxie died and only worked a few months after that. Her health has slowly gone down hill. I so worry about Robert being alone after we are gone.
I know our babies are waiting for us and not hurting any more but boy do I miss them. Hear from you soon.
Julie
caringbridge.org/maxie/va
Julie Asbury Lagourney <julielynn47@aol.com >
Amelia, VA USA - Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:26 PM CDT
Joyous Easter Blessings!
always thinking of your precious Cheyenne!
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Sunday, April 24, 2011 7:55 AM CDT
you and I never met. BUT the impact you and your family went around the world. I know the Wheeler family. And Eric was "sweet" on you. So many years ago they asked for prayers and I got the link to this page.. I still have it booked marked and come to it at lest once a week looking for little notes from your mum and dad... Not sure why I even decided to post this, but just wanted you and your family to know your not forgotten... LOVE, HUGS and prayers to your family..
Rhonda Hagen
klamath falls , or - Friday, March 11, 2011 11:50 PM CST
New breakthrough discovered for lethal brain tumor
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 | By Cassandra Feliciano
Scientists at the School of Medicine have created an animal model of a rare and fatal brain tumor affecting young children. This model is the first of its kind and will allow scientists to better study Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIGP), a disease that is fatal for nearly all children who are diagnosed, according to a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
(ANASTASIA YEE/The Stanford Daily)
Led by pediatric neurologist Michelle Monje, the team found that these models could be made by injecting human DIGP cells, donated by the parents of deceased patients, directly into mice. Using this model, the team found new molecular signals that prompt the cancer to grow.
“In a mouse, that population of cells is responsive to the Hedgehog pathway, a signaling pathway important in normal development and many forms of cancer,” Monje said. “We tested the role [of the pathway] by regulating it genetically, and in mice with regulated pathways, […] cells didn’t look as strange.”
These signals could also one day hold the key to curing the cancer by acting as signals for anti-tumor drugs. Monje and her team said they planned to pursue potential cures.
The animal model represents some of the biggest advances for this particular disease, where treatment advances have been stagnant for 35 years, Monje said.
Part of the problem is the lack of available samples.
“The tumor is not biopsied, as diagnosis can be made radiologically (by MRI) and biopsy is dangerous because of the tumor location,” wrote senior author Philip Beachy, professor of developmental biology, in an e-mail to The Daily.
Although Monje declined to give names, she said other research institutions have attempted to create samples as well. Stanford, however, is the first in the world to achieve any success.
DIPG is particularly difficult to treat because the cancerous cells entwine themselves with healthy cells in the brain stem. Since the brain stem is necessary for the body’s survival, surgery is not an option.
As a result, Monje’s findings “give a lot of hope,” said Danah Jewett, whose late son, Dylan, was one of the earliest donors to Monje’s research in January 2009.
“For 35 years, parents were told that their child was going to die,” Jewett said.
“These children need it so badly and their families need so badly,” she added.
DIPG, which primarily affects children ages five through nine, is one of the more common pediatric tumors, Monje said. It affects up to 400 children annually in the U.S. Less than 1 percent of victims live through the first five years once the cancer has set.
Six other families have followed in the Jewett’s footsteps and decided to donate their tumor cells, Monje said.
Her team has also been contacted by a number of other researchers interested in further studying the disease.
For their part, Beachy said that the team has two future studies lined up: the first on the new tumor model to determine what kinds of therapies might be useful, and another to understand the possible cell of origin and changes in normal cell function that cause the tumors.
Several pharmaceutical companies are also working to develop drugs that will treat this cancer. Monje’s new mouse models will test some of the drugs.
I thought you would like to hear of research progress:
The research was funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, the National Brain Tumor Foundation and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Ivy Nguyen contributed to this report.
Ellen
Stanford, CA - Thursday, March 3, 2011 11:33 AM CST
Happy New Year To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
May this new year of 2011 be a time of deep peace, quiet joy, and many blessings.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless your sweet gal, Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect (The Eighth Day of Christmas, Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus):
Eternal Father, who gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of
Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we
pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our Lord
Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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New Year's Prayer
Oh Thou, who art ever the same,
Grant us so to pass through
the new year with faithful hearts,
that we may be able in all things
to please Thy loving eyes. Amen.
~Mozarabic, 700 A.D.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, January 1, 2011 5:19 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
I have been thinking of Cheyenne, while at church, during Advent and now during Christmas. She and other CaringBridge children were in my thoughts as I gazed at The Jesus and the Children stained glass window this past Sunday.
God bless Chey's sweet spirit, and God bless the two of you.
Today we have marked The Feast of St. Stephen the martyr. Below is the collect and one of the songs often used on this day. I could not find a midi link for the tune, but perhaps you know it. If so, please sing it with me. If not, please read the words.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
The Collect For St. Stephen's Day:
We give you thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of the first martyr Stephen, who looked up to heaven and prayed for his persecutors to your Son Jesus Christ, who stands at your right hand; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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When Stephen, full of power and grace,
Went forth throughout the land,
He bore no shield before his face,
No weapon in his hand;
But only in his heart a flame
And on his lips a sword
Wherewith he smote and overcame
The foemen of the Lord.
When Stephen preached against the laws
And by those laws was tried,
He had no friend to plead his cause,
No spokesman at his side;
But only in his heart a flame
And in his eyes a light
Wherewith God's daybreak to proclaim
And rend the veils of night.
When Stephen, young and doomed to die,
Fell crushed beneath the stones,
He had no curse nor vengeful cry
For those who broke his bones;
But only in his heart a flame
And on his lips a prayer
That God, in sweet forgiveness' name
Should understand and spare.
Let me, O Lord, thy cause defend,
A knight without a sword;
No shield I ask, no faithful friend,
No vengeance, no reward;
But only in my heart a flame
And in my soul a dream,
So that the stones of earthly shame
A jewelled crown may seem.
Lyrics: Jan Struther (1901-1953)
Music: Salvation, melody from Kentucky Harmony, 1816
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, December 27, 2010 9:26 PM CST
Remembering your daughter on Christmas.
Keeping you in my thoughts.
A longtime reader...
Lee
VA - Saturday, December 25, 2010 1:11 PM CST
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
Dear Roy and Donna,
Cheyenne was remembered in Holy Eucharist on Christmas Eve. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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A Christmas Prayer
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Loving Father,
Help us remember the birth of Jesus,
that we may share in the song of the angels,
the gladness of the shepherds,
and worship of the wise men.
Close the door of hate
and open the door of love all over the world.
Let kindness come with every gift
and good desires with every greeting.
Deliver us from evil by the blessing
which Christ brings,
and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.
May the Christmas morning
make us happy to be thy children,
and Christmas evening bring us to our beds
with grateful thoughts,
forgiving and forgiven,
for Jesus' sake.
Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, December 25, 2010 1:19 AM CST
thinking of you, Roy and Donna, this Christmas Eve....
and, of course, thinking of all the blessings Cheyenne gave to all the folks she met....
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Friday, December 24, 2010 11:43 AM CST
Hi guys-
I just reread my last post to you- it was supposed to say "to remind you..." NOT "to remind me"... haha! I don't need reminding that I think of your family with great frequency. I hope you are well, and that you will have some extended time together this holiday season.
As always, with love,
Julie-Maddie's mom www.caringbridge.org/mn/maddie
Julie Dornisch <juliedornisch@yahoo.com>
Mpls., MN - Monday, December 20, 2010 7:57 AM CST
Hi Donna and Roy!
Thought I'd drop a quick note to remind me I keep your family close to my heart.
Will stop by again soon.
As always,
with love,
Julie-Maddie's mom www.caringbridge.org/mn/maddie
Julie Dornisch <juliedornisch@yahoo.com>
Mpls., MN - Thursday, December 2, 2010 10:04 AM CST
Blessings To All On All Saint's Sunday!
Dear Roy and Donna,
Cheyenne was remembered in Holy Eucharist Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Both were services honoring all of God's Saints. When you have time, perhaps you can sing one of the hymns we used. I will place it beneath my signature.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
bright seraphs, cherubim, and thrones,
raise the glad strain,
Alleluia!
Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers,
virtues, archangels, angels' choirs,
Refrain:
Alleluia! alleluia! alleluia!
Alleluia! alleluia!
O higher than the cherubim,
more glorious than the seraphim,
lead their praises,
Alleluia!
Thou bearer of the eternal Word,
most gracious, magnify the Lord, Refrain
Respond, ye souls in endless rest,
ye patriarchs and prophets blest,
Alleluia!
Ye holy twelve, ye martyrs strong,
all saints triumphant, raise the song, Refrain
O friends, in gladness let us sing,
supernal anthems echoing,
Alleluia!
To God the Father, God the Son,
and God the Spirit, Three in One, Refrain
Words: John Athelstan Laurie Riley (1858-1945), 1906
Music: Lasst uns erfreuen (Geistliche Catholische Kirchengeäng, Cologne, 1623)
Hear it at: http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/y/y023.html
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, November 7, 2010 11:40 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
Cheyenne was remembered at Morning Prayer and at Eucharist, yesterday, during an All Soul's Day program. Below is a copy of the beautiful litany of remembrance, which we used.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Litany Of Remembrance (We Remember And Give Thanks)
Leader: Those who live no more are with us still in our thoughts and in our words. Who they are and what they did will always be a part of us and what we have become at this moment.
At the rising of the sun, and at its going down, we remember them, and we give thanks.
In the drizzle of the rain, and in the singing of the brook, we remember them, and we give thanks.
On the dark days, on the cloudy days, and on the brilliant days, we remember them, and we give thanks.
At the rustling of the leaves, and in the beauty of autumn, we remember them, and we give thanks.
At the beginning of the year, and when it ends, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we have joys we crave to share, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make, we remember them, and we give thanks.
When we have achievements that are based on theirs, we remember them, and we give thanks.
As long as we live, they too, will live; for they are now a part of us, and always we remember them, and we give thanks.
Closing Prayer: Loving God, may I take on the mind and heart of Christ, that I may continue to hear your call for my life and embrace your world through my prayer, my work, and my life with others, in Jesus Christ. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, November 3, 2010 7:56 PM CDT
Roy, Donna, Ive been thinking of you all, I know its another anniversary Of Cheyenne with the Lord. Still think of her very often as well as you both. I pray for you and Hope your hanging in there! So proud of Cheyenns rally! that is soooo awesome! Love and hugs to you!
Kim <dakk2222@comcast.net>
IN - Monday, November 1, 2010 10:02 PM CDT
six years... so NOT fair!
remembering you and sweet Cheyenne today with love and prayers
Mrs Pam
- Saturday, October 30, 2010 10:03 PM CDT
Dear Donna and Roy,
My thoughts are of you and your beautiful Cheyenne today. Please know that even though I don't write in the guestbook often, Cheyenne is always in my heart and you and your family are always in my prayers.
God Bless,
love and hugs,
Kathy and Dave
- Saturday, October 30, 2010 1:23 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you both and of Cheyenne's siblings on this bittersweet anniversary. May the hope of eternal life, in Christ, uphold and comfort you all.
God bless you.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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Father of all, we pray to you for those we love, but see no longer: Grant them your peace; let light perpetual shine upon them; and, in your loving wisdom and almighty power, work in them the good purpose of your perfect will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, October 30, 2010 9:36 AM CDT
Thinking of you and remembering Cheyenne today.
Loriann
Loriann <5zellos@satx.rr.com>
Selma , Tx - Saturday, October 30, 2010 0:36 AM CDT
It has been quite awhile since I have been on your page but tonight I found my way over to a few caring bridge pages. I wanted to let you know that although I don't visit the CB pages as often as I used to, you are still in my thoughts and prayers. We will forever be bonded with the love we feel for our Angels in Heaven.
Keep well
Angel Katelyn's Mumma, Debbie
http://www.caringbridge.org/ca/katelyn/
Debbie <miraclegirl101@hotmail.com>
- Thursday, October 28, 2010 10:08 PM CDT
thinking of you. remembering cheyenne, always.
www.caringbridge.org/fl/david
kathy <kcummings03@gmail.com>
boynton beach, fl usa - Saturday, October 23, 2010 6:35 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
We had an Order of St. Luke Healing Mission, at St. George's, this weekend. While I was there, I remembered Cheyenne in Holy Eucharist.
I hope you are all doing well.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
From The Prayer Card Of The Mission:
In the name of God
and trusting in His might alone,
receive Christ's healing touch
to make you whole.
May Christ bring you wholeness
of body, mind, and spirit,
deliver you from every evil,
and give you His peace.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, October 16, 2010 11:37 PM CDT
Dear Rhonda,
On this day, when household pets and farm animals are often blessed in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, I am thinking of your dear Cheyenne. Yesterday afternoon, Father Henry blessed many animals in the church parking lot. This ceremony is always well attended by St. George members and others, often coming from miles away to attend. May memories of Cheyenne and her animals bring smiles to your face and joy to your heart.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless Miss Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people grace gladly to renounce the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love of you delight in your whole creation with perfect joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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(I am sorry I was unable to leave a message on Cheyenne's birthday. I was waiting for repair parts for my car and often scrambling to get from place to place or left somewhere waiting all that week. She was remembered in my prayers.)
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, October 4, 2010 11:23 AM CDT
Dear Cheyenne,
Happy 19th birthday! I hope that you're enjoying your birthday up there in heaven and know that we all miss you more than you know down here. I went by and saw you today before I had to come back up to ACU and I hope you got my note. I still remember your 13th bday party like it was yesterday, all the fun and laughing in your kitchen, and the cake and presents too. I wish you could still be here with us and I wonder all the time what college you would be going to but I know without a doubt we'd still be talking 24-7. I miss you and I love you and I will see you again someday so don't forget about me.
Love your best friend,
Michaine
Michaine Purvis <michainepurvis@yahoo.com>
Abilene, Texas United States - Monday, September 27, 2010 2:54 AM CDT
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Fiveash,
I know I am the most horrible friend in the world but it has taken me this long to finally find the website. At the time my family didn't have a computer and then once we did I was either too busy or too unknowledgable to know how to get on and find it. After the rally this weekend I googled it and managed to find the page extremely easily much to my own shame. I'm back in Abilene at ACU but I went by and saw Chey for a little while before I left and left her a little note. I've spent the last few hours reading over the old posts you all wrote and I just can't seem to stop crying. I miss her more than I can ever convey and I wanted you both to know that I never forgot about her over the years and I miss her so much. I don't know if you have any, but if there is any pictures of her or us together that you have could you please email them to me because I'd love to have them in my dorm room... Thank you and I hope to see you again sooner than the rally next year.
Love, Michaine
Michaine Purvis <michainepurvis@yahoo.com>
Abilene, Texas United States - Monday, September 27, 2010 2:49 AM CDT
Just stopping by to remember Cheyenne on her birthday! Thanks for updating the site. Where can we get T-Shirts for the rally? What are the times? Eric has a home game that day with ASU, but we would like to come before that!! Could you float us an email? Love you all!
Sherry Wheeler <frogbear@suddenlink.net>
San Angelo, TX USA - Thursday, September 23, 2010 3:25 PM CDT
Happy Birthday in Heaven Sweet Cheyenne......We miss you and you will always have a special place in our hearts.
love and hugs,
Kathy and Dave
Green Bay, WI. U.S A. - Thursday, September 23, 2010 10:29 AM CDT
Just dropping by to wish Cheyenne a Happy Birthday!
Rachel Lawlor <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Thursday, September 23, 2010 1:38 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
Thank you for updating Cheyenne's main page. In many ways, it does not seem possible that Cheyenne has been with God for almost six years now. I know I cannot possibly understand the pain and loneliness you have experienced. I certainly miss hearing about the jokes Chey often played on her dear old dad, her sports, her faith, her hobbies, and her acts of generosity.
Please offer my congratulations to Diana upon becoming a homeowner. I know you are proud of her and of her brothers, as you continue to be proud of Cheyenne.
And now, on this day of national remembrance, may God bless all those, who perished serving others on 9/11/01, and may God bless your lovely daughter, Cheyenne Marie Fiveash, and all others who lost their lives to childhood cancer.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Mychal's Prayer:
Lord, take me where You want me to go;
Let me meet who You want me to meet;
Tell me what You want me to say, and
Keep me out of Your way.
~Written by Franciscan Friar, Mychal F. Judge, killed by debris at age 68, World Trade Center, 11th September 2001. At one time, Father Mychal served at Siena College, here in upstate New York.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, September 11, 2010 2:29 PM CDT
wow! Cheyenne's Rallies are so amazing for cmn.
hard to believe it has been six years... makes me quite sad!
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Wednesday, August 18, 2010 8:34 AM CDT
thinking of you.
kathy <kcummings03@gmail.com>
boynton beach, fl usa - Saturday, July 31, 2010 4:37 PM CDT
please give us some update. Would love to hear about the Mockingbirds, family, animals and the dog lol
Brenda Rose
San Antonio, Tx USA - Monday, July 12, 2010 10:22 PM CDT
thinking of you
Mrs Pam
- Tuesday, July 6, 2010 8:20 AM CDT
Happy Fourth Of July To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
While at church, I remembered sweet Cheyenne and prayed for all of you. I hope things are going well at work and at home. I also hope Cheyenne's grandparents and siblings are all well.
Below is the collect for Independence Day and some patriotic quotations I have seen in recent days. Please pray the prayer with me and think of the founders of our country and of the brave men and women serving in the military today.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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The Collect For Independence Day:
Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 242
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A Few Patriotic Quotes:
Those who won our independence believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty.
~Louis D. Brandeis
What we need are critical lovers of America - patriots who express their faith in their country by working to improve it.
~Hubert H. Humphrey
When an American says that he loves his country, he means not only that he loves the New England hills, the prairies glistening in the sun, the wide and rising plains, the great mountains, and the sea. He means that he loves an inner air, an inner light in which freedom lives and in which a man can draw the breath of self-respect.
~Adlai Stevenson
This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.
~Theodore Roosevelt
My God! How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!
~Thomas Jefferson
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, July 4, 2010 5:15 PM CDT
Summer Blessings To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you and of Cheyenne on the first day of summer. I believe she would be glad to have the freedom of these warm days to ride horses, tend sheep, and do outdoor sporting activities. May thoughts of a well and happy Chey fill your hearts with peace and joy.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Sharing A Summer Solstice Poem:
The heavens bespeak the glory of God.
The firmament ablaze, a text of his works.
Dawn whispers to sunset
Dark to dark the word passes; glory glory.
All in all a great silence,
no tongue's clamor-
yet the web of the world trembles
conscious, as of great winds passing.
The bridegroom's tent is raised,
a cry goes up: He comes! a radiant sun
rejoicing, presiding, his wedding day.
From end to end of the universe his progress.
No creature, no least being but catches fire from him.
Daniel Berrigan (born May 9, 1921)
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, June 21, 2010 11:28 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I hope Roy had a good Father's Day. As always, I remembered sweet Cheyenne in Eucharist.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, June 21, 2010 0:09 AM CDT
Happy Birthday, Roy!
Dear Roy and Donna,
I hope you both enjoyed the Memorial Day Weekend, and that Roy has a wonderful day today.
God bless you both, and God bless the memory of your dear Cheyenne.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
A Collect For A Birthday:
O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on you servant Roy as he begins another year. Grant that he may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen his trust in your goodness all the days of his life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 811
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The Collect For Justin Martyr, Philosopher, Apologist, And Martyr, 1 June 167:
Almighty and everlasting God, who found your martyr Justin wandering from teacher to teacher, seeking the true God, and revealed to him the sublime wisdom of your eternal Word: Grant that all who seek you, or a deeper knowledge of you, may find and be found by you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:22 AM CDT
Happy Birthday, Roy!!!
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Tuesday, June 1, 2010 7:18 AM CDT
Happy birthday, Mr. Fiveash.
Rachel Lawlor <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Tuesday, June 1, 2010 0:43 AM CDT
Happy Memorial Day To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking about you, and of sweet Cheyenne, on this day, when we remember those who have died in service to our country, and when many of us also decorate the graves of our family members. I did remember Chey at church this weekend, as I always do.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Prayers For Use At Memorial Day:
O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines. This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 839
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, May 31, 2010 5:01 PM CDT
Blessings To All On The Feast Of Pentecost!
Dear Roy and Donna,
Cheyenne was remembered in Holy Eucharist this morning. Pentecost has always been one of our favorite holy days, as we love the red colored clothing that many people wear and the red altar clothes. It is also a festival not generally spoiled by commercialism, although a very young Andrew once suggested marketing "Pentecost Pizza."
God bless you always, and of course, God bless your sweet sunshine gal, Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
The Collect:
O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Hail this joyful day's return,
hail the Pentecostal morn,
morn when our ascended Lord
on his Church his Spirit poured! Alleluia!
Like to clove tongues of flame
on the twelve the Spirit came--
tongues, that earth may hear their call,
fire, that love may burn in all. Alleluia!
Lord, to you your people bend;
unto us your Spirit send;
blessings of this sacred day
grant us, dearest Lord, we pray. Alleluia!
You who did our forebears guide,
with their children still abide;
grant us pardon, grant us peace,
till our earthly wanderings cease. Alleluia!
Words: Attributed to Hilary of Poitiers (fourth century);
trans. Robert Campbell (1814-1868), alt.
Music: Sonne der Gerechtigkeit, Beata nobis gaudia
Hear it at: http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/h/h036.html
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, May 23, 2010 5:16 PM CDT
and I want you to know that any friend of Kevin's is a friend of mine, our healing prayers of peace are with you Zachary.
Barbara Myers <bmyers@surfbvi.com>
Road Town, Tortola Virgin Islands (British) - Thursday, May 20, 2010 7:53 PM CDT
I'm a friend of Kevin's
Barbara Myers <bmyers@surfbvi.com>
Road Town, Tortola Virgin Islands (British) - Thursday, May 20, 2010 7:50 PM CDT
i really dont know what to say but im sorry and im glad you have the signs with the birds my nephew was recently dx with a dipg he has had treatment at st judes and is doing ok for now he is 4 yrs old i ask for your prayers as i will pray for you
Tracy Shumate <tecm1@charter.net>
hays, nc unitedstates - Wednesday, May 12, 2010 10:21 AM CDT
Happy Mother's Day To All!
Dear Donna (and Roy),
I thought of you and of Cheyenne at Eucharist yesterday and today. You are indeed special parents, and I know that Cheyenne was, and is, blessed in having you as her mom and dad.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
A Few Quotes On Motherhood:
The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.
~Honore' de Balzac (1799-1850)
A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.
~Washington Irving (1783-1859)
My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.
~George Washington (1732-1799)
Motherhood from the outset demands the total gift of self.
~Author Unknown
If I am Thy child, O God, it is because Thou gavest me such a mother.
~St. Augustine (354-430) speaking of his mother, St. Monnica whose feast day is May 4.
Gratefully. Faithfully. Peacefully.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, May 9, 2010 3:00 PM CDT
Been thinking bout Chey.
Just wanted to pop in and say hi from down under.
Shelly <seashelly9@hotmail.com>
Sydney, NSW Australia - Tuesday, April 13, 2010 4:24 AM CDT
Hi, Fiveashes! Hope you had a nice Easter. How's your job, Mr. Fiveash?
Rachel Lawlor <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Monday, April 5, 2010 1:36 PM CDT
Praying for you this Easter morn.....
xxoo Mrs. Pam
- Sunday, April 4, 2010 7:50 AM CDT
Blessings On Easter Morning!
"Welcome, happy morning!"
age to age shall say:
hell today is vanquished,
heaven is won today!
Lo! the dead is living,
God for evermore!
Him their true Creator,
all his works adore!
Refrain:
"Welcome, happy morning!" age to age shall say.
Earth her joy confesses,
clothing her for spring,
all fresh gifts return
with her returning King:
bloom in every meadow,
leaves on every bough,
speak his sorrow ended,
hail his triumph now.
Months in due succession,
days of lengthening light,
hours and passing moments
praise thee in their flight.
Brightness of the morning,
sky and fields and sea,
Vanquisher of darkness,
bring their praise to thee.
Maker and Redeemer,
life and health of all,
thou from heaven beholding
human nature's fall,
of the Father's Godhead
true and only Son,
mankind to deliver,
manhood didst put on.
Thou, of life the Author,
death didst undergo,
tread the path of darkness,
saving strength to show;
come then, true and faithful,
now fulfill thy word,
'tis thine own third morning!
rise, O buried Lord!
Loose the souls long prisoned,
bound with Satan's chain;
all that now is fallen
raise to life again;
show thy face in brightness,
bid the nations see;
bring again our daylight:
day returns with thee!
Words: Fortunatus, (ca. 535-600);
trans. John Ellerton (1826-1893), 1868
Music: Fortunatus (Arthur Seymour Sullivan, 1872)
Hear it at: http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/w/w189.html
Cheyenne will be remembered in Eucharist.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, April 4, 2010 1:18 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I have been thinking of you and of Cheyenne on this day of holy waiting. May God bless you all.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the coming of the third day, and rise with him to newness of life; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, April 3, 2010 8:33 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am sorry I have not been able to return to this book earlier, but I have been thinking of you and of Cheyenne often during this Holy Week.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
The Collect For Good Friday:
Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, April 2, 2010 10:35 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
My son's girl friend has a Chiweenie pup, and in playing with it, I have thought a great deal of Cheyenne and her little Cinnamon Sugar. A couple of days ago, I was in an office where one of the clients had a little brown Chihuahua and a basket of mixed breed puppies, which the Chihuahua was protecting. Again, I thought of Cheyenne and her beloved dog. Actually, few days go by, when I do not think of your sweet gal. God bless her, and God bless both of you.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:01 AM CDT
My goodness, I still come here and check Cheyenne's site every couple of months, but I haven't posted an entry in ages. So I post this entry just so you know that your angel is not forgotten about. I became involved with your caringbridge page back in 2004 when my son was diagnosed with kidney cancer. I cannot remember how I eventually linked to your page, but I did. Again, I just wanted you to know that Cheyenne is thought about often. Even though I never knew her, and have never met you all, I just connected with your story from the time I visited your page. Take care, and be safe traveling the roads back and forth from work to home!
Gayle McKee Lewis <lewisgayle@yahoo.com>
Robinson, TX USA - Monday, March 22, 2010 2:07 PM CDT
God's Blessings To All On The First Day Of Spring!
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you with encouragement and love as we bid good-bye to a long winter and welcome in the spring. I hope you are feeling well and encouraged today. Having daylight until about 7:30 each night has made me think of all of those nights, a few years ago, when we rushed out to the Little League fields. I am sure you have similar happy memories of spring nights with Cheyenne as she did spring activities. May those memories be sweet and full of hope for the future in God's eternal kingdom.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless your sweet gal, Miss Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
March 20
Vernal Equinox
Everywhere is the green of new growth,
The amazing sight of the renewal of the earth.
We watch the grass once again emerging from the ground.
We notice the bright green atop the dark green on the pines,
the fir, the hemlock, the spruce, the cedar.
The alder is already in leaf.
The old plum trees still blossom, leaf, and give forth fruit.
The locust is late as always.
Everywhere and always the song of birds...bees
raiding the orchard, raccoon prowling at
nightfall, the earthworm tunneling the garden,
chickens and rabbits pecking and nibbling, the
goats tugging to reach new delights...all are the
ubiquitous energies of life.
O Lord,
May we today be touched by grace, fascinated and
moved by this your creation, energized by the
power of new growth at work in your world.
May we move beyond viewing this life only through a
frame, but
touch it and be touched by it,
know it and be known by it,
love it and be loved by it.
May our bodies, our minds, and our spirits, learn a new
rhythm paced by the rhythmic pulse of the
whole created order.
May spring come to us, be in us, and recreate life in us.
May we forge a new friendship with the natural
world and discover a new affinity with beauty,
with life, and with the Cosmic Christ in whom
all things were created in heaven and on earth,
visible or invisible, whether thrones or
dominions or principalities or authorities...for
all things were created through him and for him.
In his name.
Amen.
~Chinook Psalter
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, March 20, 2010 12:39 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
While hurrying to the correct exit door of the super market yesterday, I spotted the claw machine out of the corner of my eye. Several jolly green giant dolls caught my eye from among a collection of animals and super heroes. I just had to smile, as I thought of Cheyenne and her enjoyment of the claw machines and how she used her catches to bless others.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless Cheyenne.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect, The Collect For Tuesday In The Fourth Week Of Lent:
O God, with you is the well of life, and in your light we see light: Quench our thirst with living water, and flood our darkened minds with heavenly light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:55 AM CDT
I never stop thinking about you and cheyenne. I'm glad to hear the family is well.
I wish I had something wise and useful to say, but all I have is I will continue to pray for you and your family.
In His Love, Cheryl
Cheryl and Angel Haley <cherylvincent4@aol.com>
- Saturday, March 6, 2010 8:48 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
I have just paused, here, at my keyboard, to pray for you and for all of Cheyenne's loved ones. May you have a good weekend.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Collect For The Friday In The First Week Of Lent:
Lord Christ, our eternal Redeemer, grant us such fellowship in your sufferings, that filled with your Holy Spirit, we may subdue the flesh to the spirit, and the spirit to you, and at the last attain to the glory of your resurrection; who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, February 26, 2010 12:57 AM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
As you know, I seldom miss Eucharist on a major holy day, but I did today, due to about twelve inches of heavy, wet, new snow. Even so, I thought of your sweet gal. May God bless Cheyenne Marie Fiveash and all of the company of heaven.
I hope you are safe and well.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
Almighty God, who in the place of Judas chose your faithful servant Matthias to be numbered among the Twelve: Grant that your Church, being delivered from false apostles, may always be guided and governed by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, February 24, 2010 9:24 PM CST
Blessed Lent To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
I have thought of you and sweet Cheyenne several times today. I hope all is well with you.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
We sang this hymn at St. George's tonight. It is my favorite Lenten hymn. Perhaps you can sing it with me some time this week.
Lord, who throughout these forty days
for us didst fast and pray,
teach us with thee to mourn our sins,
and close by thee to stay.
As thou with Satan didst contend
and didst the victory win,
O give us strength in thee to fight,
in thee to conquer sin.
As thou didst hunger bear and thirst,
so teach us, gracious Lord,
to die to self, and chiefly live
by thy most holy word.
And through these days of penitence,
and through thy Passiontide,
yea, evermore, in life and death,
Jesus! with us abide.
Abide with us, that so, this life
of suffering over-past,
an Easter of unending joy
we may attain at last!
Words: Claudia F. Hernaman, 1873
Music: St. Flavian, Melody From Day's Psalter, 1562
Hear it at: http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/l/l511.html
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The Collect For Ash Wednesday:
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, February 17, 2010 11:43 PM CST
Just stopping by to say hello and to see how you are doing. I hope everything is going well!
I've been thinking about you a lot Cheyenne! I just want to let you know that I've been missing you here lately. But I know your in a better place now. Thank you for the mockingbird visits (:
Rita Fava <r.fava@hotmail.com>
Liberty Hill, Tx USA - Tuesday, February 16, 2010 6:18 PM CST
Happy Valentine's Day To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
Today I have thought of young children having their Valentine's parties at school, hoping their heart shaped envelope or decorated shoe box would overflow with cards, eating heart shaped cookies and special cupcakes, and playing games. I have also thought of junior high boys buying carnations for young ladies and high school kids going out for a movie and pizza. I am sure Cheyenne enjoyed this day, as sure as I am that Cheyenne now marks it in heaven, where all is love and joy.
I hope you have a good weekend and that you receive at least one special seasonal surprise.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
A Traditional Collect For Valentine's Day:
Grant, we beseech thee, O Almighty God, that we who solemnize the festival of blessed Valentine, thy martyr, may, by his intercession, be delivered from all the evils that threaten us through Christ our Lord. Amen
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, February 12, 2010 4:01 PM CST
Roy and Donna
thinking of you and Cheyenne with love......
xxoo Mrs. Pam
- Tuesday, February 9, 2010 4:50 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
Cheyenne has been remembered once again in Holy Eucharist. Later in the day, I made a quick trip to the grocery store, where I saw a claw machine full of hockey bears, Spider-Man dolls, and toy animals, which made me think of sweet Chey again. May God bless her beautiful spirit.
I am pausing, here, at my keyboard, to pray for you both and for all of the Fiveash clan.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
A Prayer of St. Chrysostom (Today's Saint):
Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 102
(As Used During Morning Prayer, Rite 2)
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The Collect For St. John Chrysostom, Bishop Of Antioch And Of Constantinople, Preacher, Theologian, And Liturgist, 407:
O God, who gave to your servant John Chrysostom grace eloquently to proclaim your righteousness in the great congregation, and fearlessly to bear reproach for the honor of your Name: Mercifully grant to all bishops and pastors such excellency in preaching, and fidelity in ministering your Word, that your people shall be partakers with them of the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, January 27, 2010 3:22 PM CST
Hi! I found your site through Claire's caringbridge. Thought I would drop a little line to say hello, and that I love your page.... but hate the "reason" for the page. Cheyenne is a very beautiful child. I am so very sorry that she is no longer with you. I wont say "loss" because she is not lost, we all know where she is. I'll bet she met my grand daughter Caitlyn when she entered the gates of heaven. I noticed that you are in San Angelo, TX. We live in Odessa, TX. I will, however, add you to my prayer list. Each day I pray for strength and acceptance for those of us who have been left behind, as well as healing for those who are still in the fight. I hate DIPG, and all cancer in little children. It just "ain't" right! HERE ARE SOME HUGS FROM ODESSA!
Friends in Christ!
Vicki Cotton (Caitlyn's Nonnie)
www.caringbridge.org/visit/caitlyncotton
Vicki Cotton <vickicotton1@yahoo.com>
Odessa, TX - Friday, January 22, 2010 8:35 AM CST
Hi Donna and Roy,
It has been a long while since I stopped in to write to you here....I love hearing about the mockingbirds, it brings a smile to my face. I will always have a special place in my heart for Cheyenne. God Bless You and know you are daily in my prayers.
love and hugs,
Kathy and Dave
Green Bay, WI. U.S.A. - Tuesday, January 19, 2010 6:19 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
This noon, Andrew and I had the buffet at Pizza Hut. As I looked toward the door we had not used, there was a claw machine crowded with a large selection of toy bears, dogs, and cats. Of course, I thought of Cheyenne and her enjoyment of such machines. May God bless her sweet spirit.
I hope all is well with both of you and with all of your family.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Collect For The Confession Of Peter The Apostle:
Almighty Father, who inspired Simon Peter, first among the apostles, to confess Jesus as Messiah and Son of the Living God: Keep your Church steadfast upon the rock of this faith, that in unity and peace we may proclaim the one truth and follow the one Lord, our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, January 18, 2010 4:56 PM CST
my prayes are whit yo
mary lu
san atoin, texas - Saturday, January 9, 2010 5:46 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
While doing errands today, I caught a glimpse of a claw machine, as I was hurrying along. I immediately thought of sweet Cheyenne. One of the toys was a New York Giants Teddy in a coach's jacket. I wonder if Cheyenne would have laughed with me at this particular toy, as the Giants have had a rough season and fired one of their coaches this week.
Earlier in the day, Cheyenne was remembered in Holy Eucharist. Mother Laurie, our curate, spoke of the courage of the magi. Truly Cheyenne had that same kind of Godly boldness. Chey's friends miss her very much.
God bless Cheyenne's sweet spirit, and God bless both of you.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 214
An Epiphany Hymn:
As with gladness men of old
did the guiding star behold;
as with joy they hailed its light,
leading onward, beaming bright;
so, most gracious Lord, may we
evermore be led to thee.
As with joyful steps they sped
to that lowly manger-bed;
there to bend the knee before
him whom heaven and earth adore;
so may we with willing feet
ever seek the mercy seat.
As they offered gifts most rare
at that manger rude and bare;
so may we with holy joy,
pure and free from sin's alloy,
all our costliest treasures bring,
Christ! to thee, our heavenly King.
Holy Jesus! every day
keep us in the narrow way;
and, when earthly things are past,
bring our ransomed souls at last
where they need no star to guide,
where no clouds thy glory hide.
In the heavenly country bright,
need they no created light;
thou its light, its joy, its crown,
thou its sun which goes not down;
there for ever may we sing
alleluias to our King.
Words: William Chatterton Dix (1837-1898), 1860
Music: Dix (Conrad Kocher, 1786-1872, arranged William Henry Monk, 1823-1889)
Hear it at: http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/a/a371.html
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, January 6, 2010 9:27 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
Cheyenne has been remembered in Holy Eucharist on a blustery day. I hope all is well with you.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
The Collect:
O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, January 2, 2010 10:58 PM CST
Happy New Year To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
I want you to know that I am thinking of you today. I hope you had a good holiday meal, and I hope you take comfort, as you think of the Holy Name of Jesus, in remembering the naming of sweet Cheyenne. May 2010 be a time of deep peace, quiet joy, and many blessings for both of you.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless your dear gal, Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect (The Eighth Day of Christmas, Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus):
Eternal Father, who gave to your incarnate Son the holy name of
Jesus to be the sign of our salvation: Plant in every heart, we
pray, the love of him who is the Savior of the world, our Lord
Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, January 1, 2010 8:32 PM CST
Blessings To All On New Year's Eve!
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Thursday, December 31, 2009 5:02 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Innocents. Let us pray for a cure for childhood cancer, of all varieties, so holy innocents, like Cheyenne, will stop dying from this terrible scourge. Below is the collect of the day and a hymn.
God bless you always, and God bless Cheyenne, and those with Chey, in God's heavenly country.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
We remember today, O God, the slaughter of the holy innocents of Bethlehem by King Herod. Receive, we pray, into the arms of your mercy all innocent victims; and by your great might frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish your rule of justice, love, and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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By all your saints still striving, for all your saints at rest,
Your holy Name, O Jesus. for evermore be blessed.
You rose, our King victorious, that they might wear the crown
And ever shine in splendor reflected from your throne.
Praise for your infant marytrs, whom your mysterious love
Called early from life's conflicts to share your peace above.
O Rachel, cease your weeping; they're free from pain and cares.
Lord, grant us crowns as brilliant and lives as pure as theirs.
Then let us praise the Father and worship God the Son
And sing to God the Spirit, eternal Three in One,
Till all the ransomed number who stand before the throne
Ascribe all power and glory and praise to God alone.
Words: Horatio Bolton Nelson (1823-1913); ver. Hymnal, 1982
Music: King's Lynn, English melody; adapt. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
or Nyland, Finnish folk melody; adapt. David Evans (1874-1948)
Hear Nyland at: http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/b/b209a.html
Gratefully. Faithfully. Peacefully.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, December 29, 2009 4:08 PM CST
Thinking of you,
with much love,
Bonnie
Audrey's Umbrella
Bonnie <bonnie@braintrust.org>
Rye, NY - Sunday, December 27, 2009 9:09 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
When I read at St. George's yesterday, and when I attended both Eucharist and Christmas Lessons and Carols today, Cheyenne was in my thoughts and prayers. I also prayed for you and for other loved ones of Chey. May God bless you all.
I hope you have been enjoying this Christmas Weekend and will enjoy the remaining days of Christmas. May this season of blessing give you hope for a joyous reunion with Cheyenne and for many other good things to come.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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A Christmas Affirmation
by John Killinger
I believe that Christmas is more than a time for parties and ornaments; it is a time for remembering Christ and the incarnation of God’s love in human flesh. I believe there are gifts more important than the ones under the Christmas tree, such as the things we teach our children, the way we share ourselves with friends, and the industry with which we set about reshaping the world in our time. I believe that the finest carols are often sung by the poorest voices, from hearts made warm by the wonder of the season. I believe in the angel’s message that we should not be afraid – that the Child of Bethlehem is able to overcome all anxieties and insecurities. I believe in prayer and quietness as ways of appropriating Christmas – that if I wait in silence I will experience the presence of the One born in the stable, for Jesus lives today as surely as he lived then. I believe in going away from Christmas as the Magi went – another way. I want to be different when these days are past – more centered, more thoughtful, more caring. And I believe God will help me. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, December 27, 2009 6:27 PM CST
Christmas is the season of opening our hearts and our homes
in celebration of the Savior who makes our hearts His home.
Wishing you a very Blessed Christmas.
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Thursday, December 24, 2009 9:04 PM CST
Christmas Eve Blessings To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
I just want to remind you that you are in my prayers tonight.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Tonight's Collect:
O God, you have caused this holy night to shine with the brightness of the true Light: Grant that we, who have known the mystery of that Light on earth, may also enjoy him perfectly in heaven; where with you and the Holy Spirit he lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Thursday, December 24, 2009 4:05 PM CST
Just a short message to say I am thinking of you this Christmas.
Love
Vikki
www.postpals.co.uk
Vikki George <viks@postpals.co.uk>
United Kingdom - Wednesday, December 16, 2009 6:08 AM CST
thinking of you....
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Saturday, December 5, 2009 7:57 AM CST
Just stopping by to leave warm wishes on a cold morning. Happy Advent!
crazy_Ray85@yahoo.com <crazy_Ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Wednesday, December 2, 2009 9:18 AM CST
Blessings To All On The First Sunday In Advent!
Dear Roy and Donna,
Cheyenne has been remembered, in Holy Eucharist, on Saturday and Sunday. May God always bless her sweet spirit.
In addition to lighting the first violet Advent candle this morning, we sang five Advent hymns, at St. George's. One was new to me. I will add the words and tune link below below.
I am thinking of you, and of all of Chey's loved ones, during these days of hope and preparation. God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Bless'd be the God of Israel who comes to set us free
and raises up new hope for us: a branch of David's tree.
So have the prophets long declared that with a mighty arm
God would turn back our enemies and all who wish us harm.
With promised mercy will God still the covenant recall,
the oath once sworn to Abraham, from foes to save us all;
that we might worship without fear and offer lives of praise,
in holiness and righteousness to serve God all our days.
My child, as prophet of the Lord you will prepare the way,
to tell God's people they are saved from sin's eternal sway.
Then shall God's mercy from on high shine forth and never cease
to drive away the gloom of death and lead us into peace.
Words: Carl P. Daw, Jr. b. 1944
Music: Forest Green, an old English folk tune, arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
Hear it at: http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/i/i127.html
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, November 29, 2009 12:31 AM CST
Happy Thanksgiving To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you today. You have given me, and many others, a gift in sharing your beautiful daughter with us. Cheyenne is always a part of my heart.
Below is my favorite Thanksgiving Prayer and today's collect. If you have some time, please pray them with me.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless your sweet gal, Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
A Litany of Thanksgiving:
Let us give thanks to God our Father for all his gifts so freely bestowed upon us.
For the beauty and wonder of creation, in earth and sky and sea,
R: We thank you, Lord.
For all that is gracious in the lives of men and women, revealing the image of Christ,
R: We thank you, Lord.
For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends,
R: We thank you, Lord.
For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve,
R: We thank you, Lord.
For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play,
R: We thank you, Lord.
For the brave and courageous, who are patient in suffering and faithful in adversity,
R: We thank you, Lord.
For all valiant seekers after truth, liberty, and justice,
R: We thank you, Lord.
For the communion of saints, in all times and places,
R: We thank you, Lord.
Above all, we give you thanks for the great mercies and promises given to us in Christ Jesus our Lord:
R: To him be praise and glory, with you, O Father, and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
The Book of Common Prayer, Page 837
The Collect For Thanksgiving Day:
Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest them. Make us, we pray, faithful stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 246
Gratefully. Faithfully. Peacefully.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:29 AM CST
Dear Roy and Donna and Family, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope it will be a peaceful, lovely day for you. Just want you to know that Cheyenne is so often in my heart and in my thoughts. Love and hugs, Linda
linda champa <lachampa@mintz.com (Audrey's Umbrella)>
boston, ma usa - Wednesday, November 25, 2009 10:11 AM CST
Blessings On The Feast Of Christ The King!
Dear Roy and Donna,
Once again, sweet Cheyenne has been remembered in Holy Eucharist. While at church, I also paused to pray for you, and I am pausing, once again, as I write in Chey's book.
On this date, in 1963, three famous people died. They were President Kennedy, Aldous Huxley, and C.S. Lewis. I am including a quote from Lewis before I leave the collect of the day.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
"When Aslan said you could never go back to Narnia, he meant the Narnia you were thinking of. But that was not the real Narnia. That had a beginning and an end. It was only a shadow or a copy of the real Narnia which has always been there and always will be there: just as our own world, England and all, is only a shadow or copy of something in Aslan's real world. You need not mourn over Narnia, Lucy. All of the old Narnia that mattered, all the dear creatures, have been drawn into the real Narnia through the Door. And of course it is different; as different as a real thing is from a shadow or as waking life is from a dream."
~C.S. Lewis, in The Last Battle, 1956
Today's Collect:
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, November 22, 2009 11:42 PM CST
hi. i haven't been on cheyenne's page in a long time. i didn't really know cheyenne, but i used to talk to her on here back in 03 when her and mckenzie brewer was friends. mckenzie and i was very close and i remember her telling me about cheyenne and i decided to talk to her since she was mckenzie's friend, i wanted to be her friend too. but i'm really sorry about your alls loss. she was a beautiful girl and will never be forgotten<3
danielle doss <danielledx11@aol.com>
fort gay, wv - Friday, November 20, 2009 11:52 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
We were in Pizza Hut for salad and bread sticks the other day. While there, I noticed a claw machine. Inside were sports toys, turkey and pilgrim dolls, totebags, and more. I immediately thought of Cheyenne, who enjoyed those machines so much, and who played them to gather toys for others. May God bless her sweet spirit!
Cheyenne was remembered in Holy Eucharist earlier today. Right now, I am pausing, here, at my keyboard, to pray for both of you.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
The Collect For The Commemoration Of Hilda of Whitby, Abbess And Peacemaker, 18 November 680:
O God of peace, by whose grace the abbess Hilda was endowed with gifts of justice, prudence, and strength to rule as a wise mother over the nuns and monks of her household, and to become a trusted and reconciling friend to leaders of the Church: Give us the grace to recognize and accept the varied gifts you bestow on men and women, that our common life may be enriched and your gracious will be done, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, November 18, 2009 5:09 PM CST
My church celebrated All Saints Day, and had confirmation today. Our bishop Wayne Smith read the names of the saints we wanted remembered, and Cheyenne was one of them.
mrs Pam
- Sunday, November 1, 2009 5:53 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
I have thought of Cheyenne a lot during the last few days. I know it doesn't get any easier for you, but the hope of heaven, which we focus on, during the days of All Saints and All Souls, must encourage you.
This morning, at St. George's, some of the young people processed in dressed as saints. I noticed St. Dennis, St. Mary, St. Dominick, St. Dorothy, and St. Patrick. Looking at the children, I wondered what saint Chey would have chosen and who would have helped her prepare her hagiography to be shared with the people. Following Eucharist, we had a luncheon in the parish hall. I am sure Cheyenne would have enjoyed all of the good food and good conversations.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless Cheyenne.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
The Collect For The Feast Of All Saints:
Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
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A Traditional Hymn For All Saints' Day:
For all the saints, who from their labors rest,
who thee by faith before the world confessed,
thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might;
thou, Lord, their Captain in the well fought fight;
thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For the apostles' glorious company,
who bearing forth the cross o'er land and sea,
shook all the mighty world, we sing to Thee:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For the Evangelists, by whose blest word,
like fourfold streams, the garden of the Lord,
is fair and fruitful, be thy Name adored.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For Martyrs, who with rapture kindled eye,
saw the bright crown descending from the sky,
and seeing, grasped it, thee we glorify.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold,
fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
and win, with them the victor's crown of gold.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O blest communion, fellowship divine!
we feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
all are one in thee, for all are thine.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
and hearts are brave, again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
The golden evening brightens in the west;
soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest;
sweet is the calm of paradise the blessed.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day;
the saints triumphant rise in bright array;
the King of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast,
through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
and singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Words: William Walsham How, 1864
Music: Sine nomine
Hear it at: http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/f/f174.html
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, November 1, 2009 2:11 PM CST
I've been thinking about Cheyenne throughout the day.
What an impact your beautiful daughter has made on me
the last five years.
with love
Mrs Pam
- Friday, October 30, 2009 9:57 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you both and of all of Cheyenne's large and wonderful family on her fifth anniversary. May the promises of Christ and your love for each other sustain and encourage you today (and every day).
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Grant, O Lord, to all who are bereaved, the spirit of faith and courage, that they may have strength to meet the days to come with steadfastness and patience; not sorrowing as those without hope, but in thankful remembrance of your great goodness, and in joyful expectation of eternal life with those they love. And this we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
~The Book of Common Prayer, Page 505
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, October 30, 2009 12:16 AM CDT
((HUGS))
Jennifer Hartley <hartley1025@verizon.net>
- Friday, October 30, 2009 9:39 AM CDT
Dear Donna and Roy,
My thoughts today are of a little girl who lit up the world with her smile and love of life. I am also thinking of you today on the 5th anniversary of Cheyenne getting her angel wings. God Bless,
Love and hugs,
Kathy and Dave
Green Bay, WI. U.S.A. - Friday, October 30, 2009 9:36 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna, Thinking of you and cheyenne on her anniversary In heaven. Everytime I think of her or see her picture here.. It makes me smile.. she had this infectious way of making people feel good and laugh. She must be so proud of all you do in her name to help the childrens miracle network. I think of you all often, Im so glad you still have her site... I like to just come and look at her precious face and remember her.
Kim <dakk2222@comcast.net>
IN - Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:31 PM CDT
Roy, I was thinking about you, your wife, and Cheyenne and just wanted to say hello. It is great the money being raised in Cheyenne's memory. May God bless you and your loved ones. Shalom, Jim Dukes
Jim <jimdukes@att.net>
San Antonio, TX USA - Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:21 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
Today's collect honors a great leader in the Lutheran Church in America, and since Cheyenne faithfully attended Lutheran Sunday School, Youth Group, and Church, it is especially appropriate to write in her guest book today. May your memories of Cheyenne, and those of her friends at church, all be sweet today.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Collect For Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, Patriarch of American Lutherans, 7 October 1787:
Heavenly Father, Shepherd of your people, we thank you for your servant Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, who was faithful in the care and nurture of your flock; and we pray that, following his example and the teaching of his holy life, we my by your grace grow into the stature of the fullness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, October 7, 2009 2:45 PM CDT
Hey, guys. I really did want to stay at the rally. I'm glad so much money was raised for CMN.
Rachel Lawlor <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Wednesday, October 7, 2009 10:11 AM CDT
Hi Roy and Donna and family. Came by to say hello and tell you I have been thinking of you today. Wow, I can't believe Cheyenne would be 18. Just wow ...
Love and prayers,
Tess Baker <tessbaker@sbcglobal.net>
Fresno, CA USA - Monday, October 5, 2009 11:18 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I, too, am sorry to read that there was so much rain before and during Cheyenne's annual rally. However, it is good that so much money was raised to help a cause near to Cheyenne's heart. May God bless the one special benefactor, who came through in such a generous way, and may God bless all who worked and all who attended.
I have been thinking of you, and of sweet Chey, on a busy and rainy early fall day. I hope you are doing well and enjoying the best of the autumn season.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect (For Vincent de Paul, Helper Of The Poor):
Almighty God, who called your servant Vincent de Paul to serve you in the person of those in need: Grant that we, following his example, may fulfil your commandments by defending and supporting the poor, and by loving you with all our hearts, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, September 28, 2009 4:55 PM CDT
Sorry I'm a bit late... but HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHEYENNE! WOW- 18... unbelievable.
Roy and Donna,
I continue to think of you, your family, and, of course, Cheyenne with great fondness. I pray you are well and hope you always know you have friends up in (very chilly today) Minnesota.
With love,
Julie- Maddie's mom www.caringbridge.org/mn/maddie
Julie Dornisch <juliedornisch@yahoo.com>
Mpls., MN - Monday, September 28, 2009 11:54 AM CDT
sorry there was so much rain for Cheyenne's Rally...
but it sure sounds like it was QUITE SUCCESSFUL!!!
xxoo Mrs. Pam
- Saturday, September 26, 2009 6:14 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you, and remembering Cheyenne, on another Friday morning. I hope you are doing well and enjoying these early autumn days.
I believe Chey would appreciate today's saint. Sergius enjoyed the outdoors, and like Holy Francis of Assisi, Sergius attracted animals to his presence. I will leave the collect below.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
The Collect For Sergius, Abbot Of Holy Trinity, 25 September 1392:
O God, whose blessed Son became poor that we through his poverty might be rich: Deliver us from an inordinate love of this world, that we, inspired by the devotion of your servant Sergius of Moscow, may serve you with singleness of heart, and attain to the riches of the age to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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A Collect For Fridays:
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but
first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he
was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way
of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and
peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.
The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 99
Written By William Reed Huntington (1838-1909)
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, September 25, 2009 7:43 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
On the day after Cheyenne's eighteenth birthday, I have been viewing some of her pictures. I have always thought the one on the main page, of Chey in a pink top, was especially lovely, but I like many, including the one of her receiving a kiss from little Cinnamon Sugar. Cheyenne certainly was a smiler! It is wonderful that you have left Chey's site up, so her friends, no matter what computer they are on, can see her pictures, whenever we wish.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless your sweet gal, Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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Everytime you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.
~Mother Teresa
Cheyenne gave her smiles abundantly to all, but especially to you. What precious things those smiles were! I hope you have some time soon to go over your photos of Cheyenne with her pets, her sibs, her nieces and nephew, her friends, and of course, with both of you.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Thursday, September 24, 2009 12:01 AM CDT
Happy birthday Cheyenne!
Party on with the King...Jesus
Tom
San Angelo, TX USA - Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:28 PM CDT
Thinking of you on Cheyenne's birthday. I made sure that in her honor, I wore the shirt I got at the rally. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHEYENNE!
Rachel <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Wednesday, September 23, 2009 2:09 PM CDT
Good morning Donna and Roy. Not sure how often you come here to read, but I just wanted to say that we love you. As you all will probably celebrate Cheyenne's birthday today separately and together this weekend just know you are in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts.
Happy Birthday to you Cheyenne! We love you all!
Tom, Sherry, Eric, and Bethany Wheeler <frogbear@worldnet.att.net>
San Angelo, TX USA - Wednesday, September 23, 2009 11:25 AM CDT
Good Morning Donna, Roy and Family,
Thinking of you today on Cheyenne's birhtday. There must be a big birthday bash going on in Heaven today! God bless you for sharing her life with us. She truly was and continues to be an inspiration in my life.
God Bless,
Love and hugs,
Kathy and Dave
Green Bay, WI. U.S.A. - Wednesday, September 23, 2009 6:34 AM CDT
Donna and Roy
My first thoughts this morning were of Cheyenne!
She was one of my very first Pen Pals.....
How I loved hearing all the wonderful things you all did together.
Sending love to you on Cheyenne's earthly birthday.
Hope you had a successful Rally.
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Wednesday, September 23, 2009 6:28 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you, very early in the morning on Cheyenne's birthday. It doesn't seem possible that sweet Chey has been gone almost five years, but your gal did more in her thirteen years, than many do in thirty. Cheyenne was, and is, a real blessing! Her sense of humor, generosity, and love of people will not be forgotten.
God bless you all.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, September 23, 2009 0:07 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
As autumn begins, I am thinking of you and of sweet Cheyenne. I hope you enjoy this season of color and of harvest.
Below I am adding a favorite seasonal poem. I hope you find a blessing in it.
Of course, today is also Cheyenne's Birthday Eve. I am thinking today of how you, her older siblings, and her grandparents, were anticipating your gal's arrival eighteen years ago. May your memories of this precious time be sweet.
God bless you both, and God bless all of your family.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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The summer yields to the autumn winds blowing
While the cool burns the leaves golden red
We harvest fields we planted once knowing
Grains of truth would soon come to a head.
Mystery Healer, I feel your hand above my brow
Into your love I bow.
Again dreams seeming hard to remember
Alluring sleep ever taking its toll
Love redeems like the snows of December
Pure and deep as the infinite soul.
Mystery Healer, I feel your hand above my brow
Into your love I bow.
To meadowlands of the soul's flowering
We return from the roots we have sprung
To understand love we know is empowering
Though we learn from the truth where love hung.
Mystery Healer, I feel your hand above my brow
Into your love I bow.
~Chris Van Cleave (American musician and songwriter)
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:20 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
Three days before Cheyenne's eighteenth birthday, Cheyenne was remembered in Holy Eucharist. I sat near the Resurrection/New Life window, where the depicted deer and squirrel often reminds me of Chey and of her great love for all animals. May God bless her, and you, always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
Colette
Today's Collect:
Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 234
This is one of my all time favorite collects. Perhaps we can all use it throughout the week.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, September 20, 2009 11:19 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
As Cheyenne's birthday draws near, I am thinking of you often. May you have the grace to see each day as one day closer to your reunion with your beloved daughter, who was remembered in Eucharist earlier today.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless sweet Chey.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Collect For The Commemoration Of Theodore Of Tarsus, Archbishop Of Canterbury, 19 September 690:
Almighty God, who called your servant Theodore of Tarsus from Rome to the see of Canterbury, and gave him gifts of grace and wisdom to establish unity where there had been division, and order where there had been chaos: Create in thy Church, we pray, by the operation of the Holy Spirit, such godly union and concord that it may proclaim, both by word and example, the Gospel of the Prince of Peace; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, September 19, 2009 11:37 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
Email just brought me the news of baby boys born to families in our parish. One child's Christian name is Brennan Patrick, and the other's name is Tate David. For you, all such events remind you of the birth of your own dear Cheyenne Marie and of her three siblings. May those memories bring you joy and peace today.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless Cheyenne, Diana, Christopher, and Michael.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect: For Ninian of Galloway, Bishop, Missionary to Scotland, 16 September 430:
O God, who by the preaching of your blessed servant and bishop Ninian caused the light of the Gospel to shine in the land of Britain: Grant, we pray, that, having his life and labors in remembrance, we may show our thankfulness by following the example of his zeal and patience; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, September 16, 2009 11:17 AM CDT
It's been a while since I've visited but I wanted you to know I was remember you all and Cheyenne today as I was writing a post for my blog about chidhood cancer awareness month.
Praying for you.
Bethany (Audrey's Umbrella)
- Tuesday, September 15, 2009 2:18 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
On the anniversary of the 9/11 attack, I am thinking of you, of Cheyenne, and of those brave souls that perished in New York City, in Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon. Among those individuals are two somewhat connected to me. One was a classmate in high school, whose wife was also a classmate, and the other was a priest, who at one time served at Siena College, a few miles from our home. (A prayer of that priest is below.) May God bless your hero, Cheyenne Marie Fiveash, and may God also bless all those, who perished serving others on 9/11/01.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Mychal's Prayer:
Lord, take me where You want me to go;
Let me meet who You want me to meet;
Tell me what You want me to say, and
Keep me out of Your way.
~Written by Franciscan Friar, Mychal F. Judge, killed by debris at age 68, World Trade Center, 11th September 2001
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, September 11, 2009 11:01 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you as you do the last bit of preparation for the Third Annual Cheyenne Marie Fiveash Rally benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network. It does not seem possible that Cheyenne has been gone almost five years, and it also does not seem possible that your sweet pumpkin would be turning eighteen. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you both.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, September 8, 2009 10:34 PM CDT
Happy Labor Day To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
Andrew and I had a busy day today, so we decided to slip into Pizza Hut for the buffet lunch. As always, it was good. Today, they seemed to have an especially appealing selection of items for making a tossed salad, but we also had some pizza, pasta, and bread sticks.
I hope you have had some time to relax during this long weekend.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless Cheyenne.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Collect For Labor Day:
Almighty God, you have so linked our lives one with another that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives: So guide us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out of work; though Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 825
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, September 7, 2009 4:48 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
Today I wish you and your whole family, a good Labor Day Weekend. When my boys were little, if the weather was good, we always had an outdoor outing at this time just before our New York schools open. One thing they enjoyed doing was packing a picnic and going to the canal to watch the boats pass through the locks. Sometimes the care taker would invite us to come into the building and watch him work up close. I am sure sweet Cheyenne would have enjoyed seeing the locks raise and lower the boats and waving to the people aboard.
May your faith and your memories of Labor Day Weekends spent with Cheyenne comfort and sustain you.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Prayer For Labor Day:
On this weekend, when we rest from our usual labors, loving Father, we pray for all who shoulder the tasks of human labor—in the marketplace, in factories and offices, in the professions, and in family living.
We thank you, Lord, for the gift and opportunity of work; may our efforts always be pure of heart, for the good of others and the glory of your name.
We lift up to you all who long for just employment and those who work to defend the rights and needs of workers everywhere.
May those of us who are now retired always remember that we still make a valuable contribution to our Church and our world by our prayers and deeds of charity.
May our working and our resting all give praise to you until the day we share together in eternal rest with all our departed in your Kingdom as you live and reign Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
~As Shared By The Archdiocese Of Detroit (Roman Catholic)
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, September 4, 2009 11:51 AM CDT
Cheyenne....still touching people and changing lives. I know she changed mine.
As always, I am praying for you all.
Cheryl and Angel Haley <bandcvincent@aol.com>
- Wednesday, September 2, 2009 5:41 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
Yesterday afternoon, I attended the ordination of a Lutheran friend. Jennifer, like your precious Cheyenne, and like your other children, was baptized into the body of Christ, raised in a Lutheran Sunday School program, and active in a Lutheran youth group. For about four years, after her college graduation, Jen worked at our church, St. George's, as youth minister, just down the road from her beloved Prince of Peace Church. As she worked among us, she discerned her call to the ordained public ministry. Our rector during Jen's time with us, Father Bill Hinrichs, presented Jen to Bishop Marie Jerge and Bishop Kurt Kusserow. What a dynamic moment in ecumenical sharing!
Cheyenne was certainly blessed to have been given the same spiritual gifts that Jennifer received. You were good parents in this, and in many other things to sweet Chey. The results of your excellent parenting were always displayed in your teenager's life, despite her grueling illness.
God bless you for being Godly and loving parents, and God bless all of your children and grandchildren.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, August 30, 2009 8:10 AM CDT
Dear Donna and Roy,
I always look forward to your updates....I don't write as often as I should, but I do pray for you and Chey is forever in my heart.
God Bless,
Kathy and Dave
Green Bay, WI. U.S.A. - Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:11 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
As the summer vacation comes to a close and the students begin returning to their classrooms, I am thinking of you and of Cheyenne. I know this must be a sad and lonely time for you, and so my thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Collect For Louis 1X, King Of France, 25 August 1270:
O God, who called your servant Louis of France to an earthly throne that he might advance your heavenly kingdom, and gave him zeal for your Church and love for your people: Mercifully grant that we who commemorate him this day may be fruitful in good works, and attain to the glorious crown of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, August 25, 2009 3:47 PM CDT
Dear Mr. Fiveash,
I have been quietly reading about your precious daughter and praying for your family for many years now. Friends of ours recently lost their son, and shared some pictures taken in St. Peter's Cathedral of a large aura next to them. This Cathedral was a special place for the family, and this very large aura appears in no other pictures, except the ones taken there. I immediately thought of something you had written on this site about a book called "Heaven" which described how our loved ones remain among us, and how much comfort that gave you. I would like to get this book for our friends, and was wondering if you could provide the author's name so that I can be sure to get the right book. Though I did not know Cheyenne, I have been so touched and inspired by your tremendous love for her, and hope that by sharing this book our friends may find some peace in knowing that their son is still with them. Thank you for sharing your amazing daughter, and the lessons you have learned along the way. God bless you.
Maddy
- Monday, August 24, 2009 2:25 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
On a day when some think of the special relationship between a parent and a child, I am thinking of both of you and of what good parents you were, and are, to sweet Cheyenne.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
O God, who chose the blessed Virgin Mary to be the mother of your incarnate Son: Grant that we, who have been redeemed by his blood, may share with her the glory of your eternal kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, August 15, 2009 9:25 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking about you, remembering sweet Cheyenne, and thinking of Chey's grandparents and siblings. I hope all is going well.
I have been humming a hymn we often sing on the Transfiguration, which is today, so I will leave it and the collect below.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
O God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you, O Father, and you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Christ upon the mountain peak
stands alone in glory blazing;
let us, if we dare to speak,
with the saints and angels praise him.
Alleluia!
Trembling at his feet we saw
Moses and Elijah speaking.
All the prophets and the Law
shout through them their joyful greeting.
Alleluia!
Swift the cloud of glory came.
God proclaiming in its thunder
Jesus as his Son by name!
Nations cry aloud in wonder!
Alleluia!
This is God's beloved Son!
Law and prophets before him;
first and last and only One,
let creation now adore him!
Alleluia!
Words: Brian A. Wren (born 1936)
Music: Mowsley, Cyril Vincent Taylor (born 1907)
Hear it at: http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/c/c109.html
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Thursday, August 6, 2009 3:10 PM CDT
Thinking of you!
www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown
Nana Sherry <scourtney209@hotmail.com>
st peters, mo USA - Monday, August 3, 2009 1:32 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
We set a new record for rain, here in the Albany area, in the month of July. We had the most rain in 183 years, coming in at about ten inches. I probably should not mention it here, as I understand your state is very dry this year. Here people are having difficulty finding a time, when it is not raining to do their yard work, and many have been denied time to golf, camp, fish, play or watch baseball, and have barbecues. Andrew and I had plans to attend a rodeo on Friday, but instead, we saw the movie, "Up." We enjoyed the Disney-Pixar presentation, and I thought of Cheyenne, Connor, and others, who would have enjoyed it.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless your sweet gal, Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, August 2, 2009 10:56 PM CDT
Thinking of you!
HUGS,
Andrea Brown
www.caringbridge.org/ky/ryanbrown
Andrea Brown <andrea_brown03@yahoo.com>
Oak Grove, KY USA - Saturday, August 1, 2009 2:50 PM CDT
Hi Roy and Donna
My Preschool's church got a new pastor the 1st of July. The Parsonage is having a complete Extreme Makeover. The pastor and his wife are living in another church's parsonage for two months while we try to make ours livable. Gayle and I are doing all the landscaping (which I might say is looking good!) One day we decided to cut the grass...there were two lawn mowers in the garage. I have not cut my own grass for two years (and now I remember why:
my sciatica doesn't take well to mowing the lawn.)
Well, the head of the trustees got a kick out of "this old lady with the lawn mower" and took several photos. Apparently he shows photos (big on the wall of the church) and gives the updates to the congregation at the two late services. (I sing at the 1st service) So, yesterday evening at the church's ice cream social, I heard that folks had seen me. (This is a long story, but there is a point!)
so, Gayle and I got a private showing of our photos, and there I was wearing
CHEYENNE'S T-SHIRT!!!!
Roy, hope your job is still going well, and that Donna is doing okay on the home front.
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Monday, July 27, 2009 6:23 PM CDT
Hello, I was just thinking of you all. Roy, I'm glad you have a job new job that you enjoy. I can imagine how the travel gets tiring.
I am still here in Fresno ... probably for several more years.
God Bless you both and your family.
~Tess
Tess Baker <tessbaker@sbcglobal.net>
fresno, cA USA - Wednesday, July 22, 2009 9:37 PM CDT
I still miss you both.... Love you.. Julie
Julie Asbury Lagourney <julielynn47@aol.com >
Amelia, VA USA - Sunday, July 19, 2009 8:30 PM CDT
Hello Fiveash Family
I just came back to NY from Texas where I spent two weeks fencing the USFA Summer Nationals in Dallas. Boy was it hot there. Oneday it was 108!
Aside from the fact that I was fencing nonstop and am also the youngest national referee and tournament director for the USFA so I was reffing alot of events I did not fence in, I had a great time. I did not see much of Dallas but all the Texans were so nice. My Tumbleweed buddy Savannah Remington, who was my buddy beginning at the same time as Cheyenne came to visit to see me fence with her family from Tulsa, Oklahoma and that was great because we had never met before in all these six years. Believe it or not I am coming back to Dallas next March where there is fencing North American Cup. Hopefully I will get to see a little more of Texas then. As we were leaving at the airport yesterday, a woman with a little chichuaua (sp?) walked up to where we were sitting and the little dog, Molly, who reminded me of Cinnamon jumped up to sit on my lap and I thought of Cheyenne and what a perfect way it was to say goodbye to her home state. Only the very best to your whole family.
Arabella Uhry (Mao Yue)
New York, NY USA - Wednesday, July 15, 2009 8:06 PM CDT
Dear Roy, Donna, and Family,
I am sorry to not have wished you a very Happy Fourth of July Weekend. We have had a lot of severe weather here, in southern Saratoga County, for the past twelve to fourteen days, so I have not used the computer very much. I hope you are all well and enjoying a good summer.
I continue to remember sweet Cheyenne in Eucharist.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
The Collect For Fridays:
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but
first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he
was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way
of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and
peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 99
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, July 10, 2009 9:47 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
As the school year comes to a close, here, in New York, I am thinking of Cheyenne and what she might be doing with her time during the summer months. I know that memories of Chey riding her horse, making scrapbooks, and playing jokes on her dear old dad must make you smile. Be assured that you will see Cheyenne again, and that when you do, all shall be well.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
Almighty God, we praise you for the men and women you have sent to call the Church to its tasks and renew its life, such as your servant Philip Melanchthon. Raise up in our own day teachers and prophets inspired by your Spirit, whose voices will give strength to your Church and proclaim the reality of your kingdom; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Thursday, June 25, 2009 11:35 AM CDT
Thanks so much for the update! Hope you are doing well yourselves.
Oh, I went by Lawnhaven today and left 3 pennies on Chey's marker, one of them brand new. Truth is, I couldn't go see my baby nephew with out seeing Cheyenne too. Hope to see you in September for the rally.
Rachel Lawlor <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Thursday, June 25, 2009 3:03 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
Today's saint is Alban, the first known martyr of England. When my boys were little, they enjoyed seeing the St. Alban stained glass window at the Cathedral of All Saints, in Albany. Certainly there were pictures that Cheyenne enjoyed and things she liked to make with crayons and clay. May thoughts of those things bring you comfort today.
God bless you always, and of course God bless your dear daughter, Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
Almighty God, by whose grace and power your holy martyr Alban triumphed over suffering and was faithful even unto death: Grant to us, who now remember him with thanksgiving, to be so faithful in our witness to you in this world, that we may receive with him the crown of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, June 22, 2009 5:37 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna, it was so wonderful to come here today and see an update. You two are so busy -- please take care and get plenty of rest. I just can't believe that Cheyenne would be coming up to her 18th birthday. What a beautiful girl -- inside and out! She must be lighting up heaven with her beautiful smile. Sending you both lots of love and hugs, Linda
linda champa <lachampa@mintz.com (Audrey's Umbrella)>
boston, ma usa - Monday, June 22, 2009 3:43 PM CDT
Summer Blessings To All Of Cheyenne's Family, Friends, And Supporters!
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you and of sweet Cheyenne today. I hope all is well and that you are enjoying the first day of summer. I hope Roy has a safe, uneventful return to his work location.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your lovingkindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, June 21, 2009 3:51 PM CDT
Hey, havent dropped by in a long while, a year maybe two. I know someone who has just recently called they dog Cheyenne and I decided to come here to say hi.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lauradunks
Laura
~X~
Laura Dunks <take_my_breath_away_@hotmail.com>
St. Albans, Herts England - Sunday, June 21, 2009 3:35 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
Thank you for updating Cheyenne's journal. I have come here tonight to let you know that I am thinking of you both on another Father's Day Weekend, with Cheyenne in heaven. I know it cannot be any easier for you, and I am so sorry that there is not something more that I can say, or do, to help.
Roy, you are an absolutely amazing father. May you be blessed in all four of your children today and always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
+++
Some Favorite Quotes On Fatherhood:
My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.
~Jim Valvano
It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.
~Johann Schiller (Fathers and daughters, too. ~Colette)
I don't care how poor a man is; if he has family, he's rich.
~M*A*S*H, Colonel Potter
I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection.
~Sigmund Freud
Fathers are angels sent from heaven.
~Unknown
Father! - to God himself we cannot give a holier name.
~William Wordsworth
Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance.
~Ruth E. Renkel
There's something like a line of gold thread running through a man's words when he talks to his daughter, and gradually over the years it gets to be long enough for you to pick up in your hands and weave into a cloth that feels like love itself.
~John Gregory Brown, Decorations in a Ruined Cemetery, 1994
The greatest gift I ever had
Came from God; I call him Dad!
~Author Unknown (Certainly Cheyenne has always agreed.)
Again, God bless you.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, June 20, 2009 9:29 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
This is a special date in our family life. I know you have many special anniversaries as well, and I pray that you remember some of those good times with a happy heart today.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, June 19, 2009 5:40 PM CDT
Anyone can carry his burden, however hard, until nightfall. Anyone can do his work, however hard, for one day. Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely till the sun goes down. And this is all that life really means.
~Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer (1850-1894)
Dear Roy and Donna,
I saw this quote in a magazine, while waiting in an office earlier today. I thought you would like it.
I hope you, and all of Cheyenne's loving family, are doing well.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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Collect For The Commemoration Of Joseph Butler, Bishop Of Durham, Theologian, 16 June 1752:
O God, who by your Holy Spirit give to some the word of wisdom, to others the word of knowledge, and to others the word of faith: We praise your Name for the gifts of grace manifested in your servant Joseph Butler, and we pray that your Church may never be destitute of such gifts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, June 16, 2009 5:41 PM CDT
You say grace before meals. All right. But I say grace before the concert and the opera, and grace before the play and pantomime, and grace before I open a book, and grace before sketching, painting, swimming, fencing, boxing, walking, playing, dancing and grace before I dip the pen in the ink.
~Gilbert Keith Chesterton, writer (1874-1936)
Dear Roy and Donna,
Yesterday, while receiving Communion, my position along the altar rail faced the Jesus and the Children stained glass window. As I gazed upon the figure of Jesus surrounded by children, I remembered sweet Cheyenne, and I prayed for you. I hope you and Chey's siblings and grandparents are safe, well, and content.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless your sweet gal, Miss Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Collect For The Commemoration Of G.K. Chesterton, 12 June 1936:
Almighty God, who gave to your servant Gilbert the gift of a Ready tongue and pen, and endued him with zeal to use them in your service: Mercifully grant to each of us, that we may well and truly answer anyone who asks of us a reason for the hope that is in us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, June 12, 2009 11:26 AM CDT
Blessed Trinity Sunday To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
Sweet Cheyenne has been remembered once again in Holy Eucharist. Also, right now, I am pausing at my keyboard to pray for both of you and for all of Chey's loved ones.
God bless you always, and God bless all of the people of Trinity Lutheran Church, as well.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, June 7, 2009 2:55 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
Today's saint Justin, reminds me of the value of names and the fun of naming, as one of my boys used the name "Justin," as his Confirmation name. Your lovely daughter is the only person I have ever known named "Cheyenne," so perhaps someday you will post some information about how Cheyenne Marie Fiveash was named. I am sure there is a good story there.
The name "Justin," is associated, in the church, with character and with courage, as Justin was a teacher and a martyr, traits that Cheyenne Fiveash also had in great abundance. God bless her sweet spirit.
Below is the collect for today.
God bless you both.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Almighty and everlasting God, who found your martyr Justin wandering from teacher to teacher, seeking the true God, and revealed to him the sublime wisdom of your eternal Word: Grant that all who seek you, or a deeper knowledge of you, may find and be found by you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, June 2, 2009 9:49 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
On a windy Pentecost afternoon, I am thinking of you and remembering Cheyenne. I read the lessons at one of our services, including a long lesson from Acts 2, with many difficult names identifying groups of ancient peoples.
I hope you are well and that you have had a good weekend. I also hope that Diana, Michael, and Christopher are doing well. You have a lovely family.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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Here's one of my favorite Pentecost hymns. Perhaps you can sing some of it today.
Refrain: Hail thee, festival day!
Blest day that art hallowed forever;
day wherein God from heaven,
shone on the world with his grace.
Lo! in the likeness of fire,
on them that await his appearing,
he whom the Lord foretold,
suddenly, swiftly, descends. Refrain
Forth from the Father he comes
with his sevenfold mystical dowry,
pouring on human souls
infinite riches of God. Refrain
Hark! in a hundred tongues
Christ's own, his chosen Apostles,
preach to a hundred tribes
Christ and his wonderful works. Refrain
Praise to the Spirit of life,
all praise to the Fount of our being,
light that dost lighten all,
life that in all dost abide. Refrain
God, who art giver of all
good gifts and lover of concord,
pour thy balm on our souls,
order our ways in thy peace. Refrain
God Almighty, who fillest
the heaven, the earth and the ocean,
guard us from harm without,
cleanse us from evil within. Refrain
Kindle our lips with his live bright coal
from the hands of the Seraph;
shine in our minds with thy light;
burn in our hearts with thy love. Refrain
Words: Venantius Fortunatus (530-609);
trans. Gabriel Gillett, 1906
Music: Salve, festa dies
Hear it at: http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/h/h031.html
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, May 31, 2009 6:19 PM CDT
I sing a song of the saints of God,
Patient and brave and true,
Who toiled and fought and lived and died
For the Lord they loved and knew.
And one was a doctor,
And one was a queen,
And one was a shepherdess on the green:
They were all of them saints of God—and I mean,
God helping, to be one too.
~Mrs. L.L. Scott (1898-1986)
Dear Roy and Donna,
I know I have shared the hymn above in its entirety with you previously. The "shepherdess on the green," Joan of Arc, is remembered today 578 years after her death. Over twenty movies and more than 20,000 books have been written about her, but she still remains a puzzle to many of us today. We remember Joan, in the words of James E. Kiefer, "not for winning military victories, or even because her visions were necessarily authentic, but because, being persuaded of the will of God for her life, she responded in faith and obedience to that will as she understood it." May we be able to also respond to that Will in our own time.
I am thinking of you and of your sweet gal, Cheyenne today, and I will remember Chey in Holy Eucharist.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect (For Joan Of Arc, Visionary, 30 May 1431)
O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgement, and light rises up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, to ask what you would have us do; that the spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices, that in your light we may see light, and in your straight paths may not stumble, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, May 30, 2009 10:16 AM CDT
Happy Memorial Day To All Of Cheyenne's Family, Friends, And Supporters!
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you on a clear, pleasant Memorial Day afternoon. I hope you have had adequate time to remember, reflect, and pray during this long weekend.
Chey has been remembered in Holy Eucharist.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless your sweet gal, Miss Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Prayer For Our Country
Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 820
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, May 25, 2009 4:29 PM CDT
Cinnamon
the Preschoolers got a kick out of your cute card!!!!
woof and love
Mrs Pam
- Wednesday, May 20, 2009 6:37 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you, and remembering sweet Cheyenne, on a cool, spring morning. The hint of new life is in the air. May we be open, grateful, and expectant.
I am leaving you a short poem I like very much.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
On Waking
By John O'Donohue, Irish Mystic (1954-2008)
I give thanks for arriving
Safely in a new dawn,
For the gift of eyes
To see the world,
The gift of mind
To feel at home
In my life.
The waves of possibility
Breaking on the shore of dawn,
The harvest of the past
That awaits my hunger,
And all the furtherings
This new day will bring.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, May 18, 2009 7:25 AM CDT
thinking of you
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Sunday, May 17, 2009 6:13 PM CDT
Sending my love and prayers. I know Maddie and Cheyenne are having fun goofing around in heaven. I will continue to pray for your family every day.
Much Love,
Brittany Dahlen <b.dahlen@yahoo.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Saturday, May 16, 2009 5:29 PM CDT
This page has been viewed 1359050 times.
I just noticed this incredible number. Truly it speaks to how many loved Cheyenne and how well they loved.
God bless her sweet spirit.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Thursday, May 14, 2009 10:17 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
Early one night this week, Andrew took me to Albany, to see thousands of tulips, in Washington Park. They were gorgeous. I hope you, too, are experiencing beauty in your lives this week.
I am sure that Cheyenne's garden is coming along well. Roy, you give so much energy and dedication to it.
As always, I am remembering Cheyenne, with a smile in my heart.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Thursday, May 14, 2009 10:13 AM CDT
Donna
thinking of you today on Mother's Day....
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Sunday, May 10, 2009 6:23 PM CDT
Good Morning Roy and Donna,
It has been way too long since I have written in Chey's guestbook but not a day goes by without prayers for you.
Thank you for the update. I will add Christopher and Michael to my prayer list.
Wishing Donna a Happy Mother's Day and hope a little "Stinker" sends her a sign today of her love. Chey, will forever be in our hearts!
God Bless,
love and hugs,
Kathy and Dave <kamik48@att.net>
Green Bay, WI. U.S.A. - Sunday, May 10, 2009 8:36 AM CDT
Thinking of you....
Cheryl and Angel Haley <bandcvincent@aol.com>
- Saturday, May 9, 2009 7:31 PM CDT
Weekend Blessings To All Mothers!
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you, of Cheyenne's grandmothers, and of all nurturing women in Chey's life, on this Mother's Day Weekend. May you all be well and be blessed.
Cheyenne will be remembered at Eucharist soon.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park , NY U.S.A. - Saturday, May 9, 2009 1:32 PM CDT
Hey, Fiveashes!
Just wanted to drop by and wish Mrs. Fiveash an early Happy Mother's Day.
Rachel Lawlor <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
SAN ANGELO, TX USA - Saturday, May 9, 2009 2:24 AM CDT
I just wanted you to know that while I never met Cheyenne and will probably never meet you, I continue to remember her and the amazing way she lived her short life. God Bless.
Becky Kaster <Fanof54@aol.com>
Kansas City, KS USA - Tuesday, May 5, 2009 7:08 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I have remembered Cheyenne, in Eucharist for Good Shepherd Sunday. May God bless you today, and every day, as you remember your lovely daughter.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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The King of love my shepherd is,
whose goodness faileth never;
I nothing lack if I am his,
and he is mine for ever.
Where streams of living water flow,
my ransomed soul he leadeth,
and where the verdant pastures grow,
with food celestial feedeth.
Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
but yet in love He sought me,
and on his shoulder gently laid,
and home, rejoicing, brought me.
In death's dark vale I fear no ill
with thee, dear Lord, beside me;
thy rod and staff my comfort still,
thy cross before to guide me.
Thou spread'st a table in my sight;
thy unction grace bestoweth;
and O what transport of delight
from thy pure chalice floweth!
And so through all the length of days
thy goodness faileth never:
Good Shepherd, may I sing thy praise
within thy house for ever.
Words: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877), 1868
Music: St. Columba, Irish melody
Hear it at: http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/t/t199b.html
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, May 3, 2009 3:47 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I cannot believe that four and a half years have passed, since Cheyenne left her earthly home for her heavenly dwelling. What a bittersweet anniversary period this is for you, for all of Chey's family, and for all of her fans! Yet, we are not like those who have no hope. Cheyenne will be seen, known, and loved again, in that place where there is no sorrow or grief, but only life eternal. You can count on it.
In the meantime, Cheyenne is remembered in our thoughts, prayers, and candle lighting.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless your sweet daughter, Miss Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
Almighty God, who gave to your apostles Philip and James grace and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in life and death the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 240
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Friday, May 1, 2009 10:53 AM CDT
thinking of you and remembering cheyenne always! i really miss all the daily journals of the funny things she did, How loving and giving she always was.. maddie, faith, julia, savannah, jakey bear, celeste,maxie.. so many many great kids have left us to soon.. I remember all of them. And there stories and heart prints they left. Just thinking of all the special kids that changed me.
kim <dakk2222@comcast.net>
- Sunday, April 26, 2009 10:16 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
We are watching the earth green up, here in southern Saratoga County. After a long winter, my cherry tree is about to bloom, and I am wondering how Cheyenne's garden is doing.
I hope you are both well and enjoying a joyous Eastertide.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect (Feast Of St. Mark, A Red Letter Day):
Almighty God, who by the hand of Mark the evangelist have given To your Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God: We thank you for this witness, and pray that we may be firmly grounded in its truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, April 25, 2009 7:46 PM CDT
Cinnamon
you should be getting some mail today (I imagine)
xxoo Mrs. Pam
- Monday, April 20, 2009 4:16 PM CDT
I just signed her findagrave.com guestbook. I do genealogical research and didn't have past her paternal grandmother who was a twin sister, until now. Me and Cheyenne are related through her great-great grandfather, Callie Homer Morton, who was a sister of my great-grandmother, Bessie Harkins. I'll be sure to add her to my webpage. It's www.tribalpages.com/tribes/jonstewart. PW is austin.
Jon Stewart <jstewart04@gmail.com>
Eagle River, Ak USA - Sunday, April 19, 2009 0:01 AM CDT
roy and donna, I think of you so much. Im sorry I havent been here in so long.. I just kinda took a break unintentially because of health issues and my moms cancer. But they got it all ( they say) so she is growing her hair back now! Its hard to believe that this long winter is over finally and the mockingbirds are back. that is awesome. Im praying for your family. My nephew is in afghanistan too so I know the fear.. I bet your so happy to see the garden greening up.. Its just warming up enough here in indiana to plant some flowers soon.. My arthritis has not enjoyed the damp weather.. I want you to know that although my visits here are few and far between I will try to be better.. but I think of you all and pray for you.. And will never forget Miss cheyenne! Love to you all! p.s I see Miss colette is still faithful as ever.. that is so amazing.. she is such a special person.. she never misses! WOW~
Kim <dakk2222@comcast.net>
IN - Thursday, April 16, 2009 10:39 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
Cheyenne was remembered in Holy Eucharist this morning. I also prayed for you.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 223
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, April 15, 2009 4:48 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
As we continue Easter Week, I am thinking of you and remembering sweet Cheyenne. I hope you enjoyed a great Easter dinner, after attending an uplifting service.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
O God, who by the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light: Grant that we, who have been raised with him, may abide in his presence and rejoice in the hope of eternal glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be dominion and praise for ever and ever. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 223
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, April 14, 2009 5:10 AM CDT
Hey Ya'll! Hope you have a Blessed Easter! What a beautiful day! God bless you all and thanks for the update!
Sherry Wheeler <frogbear@worldnet.att.net>
San Angelo, TX USA - Monday, April 13, 2009 5:21 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you on Easter Monday and remembering Cheyenne.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
Grant, we pray, Almighty God, that we who celebrate with awe the Paschal feast may be found worthy to attain to everlasting joys; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, April 13, 2009 3:12 PM CDT
Thinking of you both. I recently went through a file box I keep in my room, mostly it contains pictures and keepsakes but I managed to get some old court documents mixed in and wanted to weed that out...I found a card Cheyenne had written to David in the summer of 2004, along with a couple pictures...I do have her picture along with several CB children, on the wall in my room....so these too will go up, I shared the note with Dave.....he gets very quiet and I know it is all so surreal, we will keep her note forever.
Kathy
caringbridge.org/fl/david
kathy <joy2jak@comcast.net>
Boynton Beach, FL usa - Monday, April 13, 2009 6:16 AM CDT
Easter Joy And Blessings To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
Cheyenne has been remembered in Easter Eucharist.
I hope you are having a good day. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you always, and God bless all of Chey's friends and loved ones.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
our salvation have procured, Alleluia!
now above the sky he's King, Alleluia!
where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
praise eternal as his love, Alleluia!
praise him, all ye heavenly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!
Words: Compleat Psalmodist, 1749
Stanza 4, Charles Wesley (1707-1788)
Music: Easter Hymn, from Lyra Davidica, 11708; adapt. The Compleat Psalmodist, 1749
Hear it at: http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/j/j038.html
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Gratefully. Faithfully. Peacefully.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, April 12, 2009 1:05 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you, and of your family, on this day of holy resting.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless sweet Cheyenne.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
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O Sorrow Deep!
O sorrow deep! Who would not weep
with heartfelt pain and sighing!
God the Father's only Son
in the tomb is lying.
The Paschal Lamb, like Isaac's ram,
in blood was offered for us,
pouring out the life that he
might to life restore us.
Blest shall they be eternally
who ponder in their weeping
that the glorious Prince of Life
should in death be sleeping.
O Jesus blest, my help and rest,
who tears I pray thee, hear me:
now, and even unto death,
dearest Lord, be near me.
Words: St. 1, Friedrich von Spee (1591-1635); tr. Charles Winfred Douglas (1867-1944). Sts. 2-3, James Waring McCrady (b. 1938). St. 4, Johann Rist (1607-1667); tr. Charles Winfred Douglas (1867-1944)
Music: O Traurigkeit
The Hymnal 1982, #173
Hear it at: http://www.oremus.org/hymnal/o/o594.html
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, April 11, 2009 12:33 AM CDT
Love and prayers from Scotland,Rosi
www.caringbridge.org/hi/kayla
Rosi Pullin <rosipullin@hotmail.com>
Glasgow, - Friday, April 10, 2009 6:37 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I have been thinking of Cheyenne during this most holy week.
God bless you both.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Thursday, April 9, 2009 10:43 AM CDT
Hey Roy,
Just thinking about your Cheyenne. I hope this finds you and yours well.
Take care,
Terry Josephson, Julianna Banana's dad
Terry <tjosephson@shaw.ca>
Winnipeg, MB Canada - Wednesday, April 8, 2009 1:15 PM CDT
That would be wonderful to have Diana back in San Angelo.
Praying for your boys!
That is too sweet that Cinnamon doesn't bark at
Cheyenne's mockingbirds.
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Sunday, April 5, 2009 7:53 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
Thank you for updating. It is always good to hear how Cheyenne's brothers and sister are doing.
I am glad Roy's parents have been staying out of the hospital, and I hope Donna's family is all well.
Have a blessed Holy Week and a joyous Easter.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect (Passion Sunday):
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 219
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, April 5, 2009 0:50 AM CDT
Dear Roy, so nice to read this update. God bless you and your entire family. You're in my prayers. Hope you have a blessed and happy Easter.
linda champa <lachampa@mintz.com (Audrey's Umbrella)>
boston, ma usa - Friday, April 3, 2009 12:11 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I hope you, and all of Cheyenne's family members, are doing well this week. I am sure Cheyenne's garden must be shaping up well, as the foliage in your area is always ahead of ours. Roy, when you can, please give us an update.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Thursday, April 2, 2009 3:35 AM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
I have thought of your sweet gal, Cheyenne, several times this week and have remembered her at various services. I hope both you and Cheyenne's grandparents are doing well.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
O God, you have given us the good news of your abounding love in your Son Jesus Christ: So fill our hearts with thankfulness that we may rejoice to proclaim the good tidings we have received; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, March 28, 2009 1:12 AM CDT
I haven't been by here for awhile....but I think of you all, and Miss Cheyenne, often.
Sending you many prayers,
Cheryl and Angel Haley <bandcvincent@aol.com>
- Wednesday, March 25, 2009 11:09 AM CDT
Thinking of you.
Kathy
caringbridge.org/fl/david
kathy <joy2jak@comcast.net>
Boynton Beach, FL usa - Wednesday, March 25, 2009 8:17 AM CDT
Happy St. Patrick's Day To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you both on a sunny, warm pre-spring day. I hope you and Cheyenne's dear grandparents are all well.
We had some dinner Sunday night, at the local Friendly Ice Cream. They have recently remodeled and removed their claw machine, to make more room for take out service, but the Friendly's, in Latham, still has a claw machine. I think of Cheyenne whenever I see it. How your gal loved to play!
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
Almighty God, in your providence you chose your servant Patrick to be the apostle of the Irish people, to bring those who were wandering in darkness and error to the true light and knowledge of you: Grant us so to walk in that light that we may come at last to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, March 17, 2009 10:08 AM CDT
thinking of you
the Preschool Pen Pals and Mrs. Pam are praying for you....
- Wednesday, March 11, 2009 5:48 PM CDT
Dear Roy and Donna,
We are beginning to get a few somewhat warm days, here, in southern Saratoga County, and we certainly are happy that today will be the first, of many to come, with more daylight. I am sure things look more like spring in your area than they do here. I hope the beginning of the rebirth of the earth, makes you smile, as you think of the eternal life promised us in Holy Scripture.
God bless you both, and of course, God bless your sweet gal, Miss Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
~The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 218
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Sunday, March 8, 2009 11:41 AM CDT
Hello from Michigan..I run across this site from a person in a game site that had it posted in her profile. Your daughter was/is a very beautiful girl and I'm so very sorry for your loss. I just loved the entries on the little ways she shows you she is still here! I lost my father in 2003 from colon cancer and the summer after, we started getting butterflies all over our yard around the pool when my son who was 2 when my dad passed would be out there swimming.And every year they come back. I know this is my dad watching over his grandbaby, he just adored him so much. I just wanted to sign the guest book and tell you what a beautiful girl she was. God bless you.
Lisa <lisa_barton@sbcglobal.net>
Detroit, MI USA - Friday, March 6, 2009 10:49 PM CST
Hello,Just stopped by to say I'am thinking of you all.God Bless.Someone who cares in Hemet.Sherry
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Sherry <cowpies5@aol.com>
Hemet, ca - Friday, March 6, 2009 4:21 PM CST
thinking of you...
quite often, actually!!!
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Saturday, February 28, 2009 4:59 PM CST
Hey, I saw at the mall yesterday that CMN was setting up their event. Immediately, thoughts went to you and to Cheyenne. Sorry I couldn't be there, though. Maybe in September :)
Rachel Lawlor <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Friday, February 27, 2009 10:10 PM CST
Hello Fiveash Family!
It was so wonderful to see you all last night and share that special cheerleading moment with you! Bethany was excited to see you albeit a bit embarrassed. But, she felt really good about her performance once she was finished. She was thrilled to have so many folks there to see her!
Hope all is well with you guys! Love and prayers to you!
Sherry Wheeler <frogbear@worldnet.att.net>
San Angelo, TX USA - Thursday, February 19, 2009 4:47 PM CST
Hello Fiveash family,
I just wanted to check in and let you know that I include you in my prayers each night. I have gotten in the habit of reading Maddie's past journal entries on the corresponding day of the week. Yesterday I read an entry mentioning her phone call with Cheyenne. She and Cheyenne seemed to experience very similar symptoms and still were so upbeat and determined on enjoying life.
Whenever I imagine Maddie up in heaven (in her Mansion, with a karaoke club on the first floor) I see Cheyenne close by her. I am guessing that we will be welcomed by both of them when that day comes and they will immediately start showing us around heaven, being their same inclusive and outgoing selves.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories of Cheyenne and the stories of her "visits" to you in many forms. Reading her page continues to comfort me.
Sending my love and prayers,
Brittany Dahlen <b.dahlen@yahoo.com>
Minneapolis, MN - Wednesday, February 18, 2009 3:16 PM CST
I know how much you are missing your Cheyenne, cuz I know how much I am missing my Haley.
It really stinks!!
I wrote in our journal we are doing a memorial/remembrance service for her in October (Oct.1) We could cure your empty nest syndrome for a few days if you want to visit! :)
I think of you guys often.
Cheryl and Angel Haley <bandcvincent@aol.com>
Kingsport, TN - Tuesday, February 17, 2009 0:26 AM CST
Valentines, valentines,
Tell me what they say:
“We love you, we love you
More and more each day!”
The Preschool Pen Pals and Mrs. Pam are praying for you....
- Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:47 AM CST
Hello, Thinking about you all today and wanted to stop by to say hello. God bless
Bethany
- Thursday, February 12, 2009 4:02 PM CST
I came across your website via another Caringbridge site. Your story has touched me to the core. I am an adult going back to school for nursing and when I'm feeling a little weary from school, the Caringbridge stories help me to remember why I'm pursuing a degree in nursing. I love your stories of "signs from Cheyenne". I too get them from my Dad who passed from cancer a little over a year ago. I seem to receive them exactly when I need them. Your story, and many others are my inspiration to keep going in school. As hard as it is, I know nursing is my true calling and someday I can only hope to make someone's day just a little easier. God bless you and your family.
Marcella Flynn <marcellarae@nycap.rr.com>
Brant lake, NY USA - Wednesday, February 11, 2009 5:55 PM CST
Hello Fiveash family,
It has been a while.....so much to catch up on. I was thinking about you guys and wanted to check in and see how things were. As you all do, we miss our Zach so much. Our grandbaby, Zachasya, is so much like him it is unbelievable. I will send pictures through e-mail soon and fill you in on our life since my last post which was forever ago I'm sure.
Love to you both and lots of hugs,
Misti
Misti Herrera <dmherrera@pvtn.net>
Artesia, NM USA - Saturday, February 7, 2009 1:17 AM CST
Thinking of you and your precious daughter this Valentine's Day. Love never Dies.
Ang
From One Broken Heart~~To Another
http://thehaloconnection.blogspot.com/
Angela Denes <wings4logan@aol.com>
West Jefferson, Ohio USA - Wednesday, February 4, 2009 8:02 AM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
I was here yesterday, but I got called away before I could sign Cheyenne's guest book. I just love the bracelet story. Truly Cheyenne is with you in many, many ways.
About a week ago, Andrew and I saw the movie, Inkheart. When the show got out, we stopped at Friendly Ice Cream for dinner. There, just inside the door, was the claw machine. Of course, I thought of Cheyenne and all the fun and opportunities for charitable gifts that she created with those machines. God bless her sweet spirit!
God bless you both, and God bless Cheyenne's grandparents and siblings, as well.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect (Note the words between "keep" and "conclusion."):
Almighty and everlasting God, you sent your servant Anskar as an apostle to the people of Scandinavia, and enabled him to lay a firm foundation for their conversion, though he did not see the results of his labors: Keep your Church from discouragement in the day of small things, knowing that when you have begun a good work you will bring it to a fruitful conclusion; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, February 3, 2009 10:29 AM CST
What a great story..thanks for sharing. May you have safe travels this week.
Rachel Lawlor <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Friday, January 30, 2009 2:16 AM CST
Dear Donna and Roy
So sorry for your loss. We lost Aoife in june of 2004 to her diffuse pontine glioma. Her dad, Thomas was in contact with Roy when both Cheyenne and Aoife were going through their battle.
Hope you are both keeping well,
Lisa King
Lisa King <lisalisa@eircom.net>
Dublin, Ireland - Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:43 AM CST
Dear Roy and Donna, love that bracelet story! Cheyenne is always amazing. Sorry you're empty nesters now, but I hope the kids visit often, or you get to visit them. Sending you both love and hugs, Linda
linda champa <lachampa@mintz.com(Audrey's Umbrella)>
boston, ma usa - Tuesday, January 27, 2009 1:55 PM CST
Roy and Donna
you seem to get the most amazing signs from
Cheyenne... just when you need them!
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Monday, January 26, 2009 5:40 PM CST
Hey Fiveashes! Sorry to hear you are having some down days with the kids out living their lives. We'd love to catch up with ya'll if you find a few moments!
Bethany is cheering at the LadyCats b-ball game tomorrow night and in the next few weeks she will cheer during a Rambelles home game...maybe you all could make that one I know she'd LOVE to see you!
Eric is doing well in school and band and scouts...as a junior assistant scoutmaster! Next big thing for him is the Rodeo Parade! Then turning 17!!! They got their letter of acceptance from Disneyland so they will in fact be marching in May in brand new uniforms!!! He's maintaining the A/B Honor Roll and still is involved in Paul Ann's youth group.
Hope you all are well. Think of you often! Glad to see an update!!!!
Sherry Wheeler <frogbear@worldnet.att.net>
San Angelo, TX USA - Monday, January 26, 2009 4:33 PM CST
I'm so sorry for your loss.My heart goes out to you and your family.No family should have to lose a child.My 9 year old daughter,Kinley,was diagnosed in October 2008.
April McGee <noboobsmcgee@yahoo.com>
Lexington, AL USA - Saturday, January 24, 2009 5:51 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
Thinking of you and praying for you daily.
God Bless,
love and hugs,
Kathy and Dave
Green Bay, WI. U.S.A. - Thursday, January 22, 2009 4:39 PM CST
Thinking of you and sending love and prayers from Scotland,Rosi
www.caringbridge.org/hi/kayla
Rosi Pullin <rosipullin@hotmail.com>
- Tuesday, January 20, 2009 7:07 PM CST
Happy 2009.
I had lost your address, but luckily
found it again. How nice to have all
your videos converted. I am sure they
brought back a lot of happy memories.
Sorry to hear about BlackJack. We lost
a dog to lymphoma while Devin was still
on chemo. Its just too wierd.
Anyway, thinking of you guys,
Alisa
Devin's site <tiredofcancer@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, January 15, 2009 10:00 AM CST
Glad Epiphany To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
On this holy day, I am thinking of you, and of sweet Cheyenne. We are having nasty weather, and I am not feeling my best, so I did not get out to Eucharist tonight. I am contenting myself singing some of my favorite Epiphany hymns. I will include the John Mason Neale hymn that not many people know, but which is probably my favorite. Tony Barrand and John Roberts, who study and perform traditional music, are the ones that introduced it to me. It is on a couple of their Nowell Sing We Clear albums and also on a William Pint and Felicia Dale recording.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Over the Hill and Over the Dale
by John Mason Neale
Over the hill and over the dale
Came three kings together
Caring naught for snow and hail
Cold and wind and weather
Now on Persia’s sandy plane
Now where Tigris swells with rain
They their camels tether
Now through Syrian lands they go
Now through Moab faint and slow
Now o’r Edam’s heather.
Over the hill and over the dale
Each king bears a present
Wise men go a child to hale
Monarchs seek a peasant
And in front a star proceeds
Over rocks and rivers leads
Shines with beams incessant
Therefore onward, onward still
Ford the stream and climb the hill
Love makes all things pleasant.
He is God ye go to meet
Therefore incense proffer
He is king ye go to greet
Gold is in your coffer
Also man he comes to share
Every woe that man can bear
Tempter, railer, scoffer
Therefore now against the day
In the grave when him they lay
Myrrh ye also offer.
Over the hill and over the dale,
Riding east together
Caring naught for snow and hail,
Naught for wind and weather
Warned by God from Herod’s door,
Each king turns for home once more
Hearts and footsteps lighter,
Now behind them shines the star
Which they followed from afar,
Shining ever brighter.
+++ Remember, each time we encounter the living Christ, we continue with hearts and footsteps lighter. +++
Today's Collect:
O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Gratefully. Faithfully. Peacefully.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, January 6, 2009 8:23 PM CST
Dear Roy, Donna and Family,
Wishing you blessings as the new year begins and thanking you for letting us be a part of Chey's life and legacy.
God Bless,
love and hugs,
Kathy and Dave
Green Bay, WI. U.S.A. - Thursday, January 1, 2009 7:53 PM CST
Thinking of you as 2009 dawns.
Rachel <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Wednesday, December 31, 2008 10:33 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
I am thinking of you on New Year's Eve.
God bless you always.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, December 31, 2008 8:32 PM CST
I hope this message finds you well. I know it has been a very long time since my last visit, but I want you to know that Cheyenne and the two of you continue to be and will be forever in my thoughts. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your horse BlackJack.
If you are ever up for a conversation, drop me a line. I would love to hear from you.
Crystal (Angel Ray-Anne's Mommy) <crystal2175@yahoo.com>
Portland , OR - Monday, December 29, 2008 11:02 PM CST
Dear Roy, Donna, and Family,
I am thinking of you all during this Christmas weekend. Cheyenne is in my heart, and you are all in my prayers.
God bless you all, and of course, God bless your beautiful daughter, Miss Cheyenne Marie Fiveash.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
Colette
Today's Collect, The Book Of Common Prayer, Page 238
Shed upon your Church, O Lord, the brightness of your light, that we, being illumined by the teaching of your apostle and evangelist John, may so walk in the light of your truth, that at length we may attain to the fullness of eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Saturday, December 27, 2008 11:52 AM CST
Hope you had an OK Christmas yesterday.
Rachel <crazy_ray85@yahoo.com>
San Angelo, TX USA - Friday, December 26, 2008 3:45 PM CST
Wishing you a peaceful Christmas,
Leigh
Richmond, VA - Thursday, December 25, 2008 10:32 PM CST
I am wishing Cheyenne's family a beautiful Christmas filled with joy and thanksgiving as you celebrate the birth of Jesus. May God's love bless you throughout the coming year. Merry Christmas from the Preschool Pen Pals, too.
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Thursday, December 25, 2008 10:48 AM CST
A Christmas Prayer
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Loving Father,
Help us remember the birth of Jesus,
that we may share in the song of the angels,
the gladness of the shepherds,
and worship of the wise men.
Close the door of hate
and open the door of love all over the world.
Let kindness come with every gift
and good desires with every greeting.
Deliver us from evil by the blessing
which Christ brings,
and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.
May the Christmas morning
make us happy to be thy children,
and Christmas evening bring us to our beds
with grateful thoughts,
forgiving and forgiven,
for Jesus' sake.
Amen.
God bless you, dear Fiveash family. I am thinking of you tonight.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, December 24, 2008 3:27 PM CST
Christmas Blessings To All!
Dear Roy and Donna,
May your worship tonight, or tomorrow, be filled with joy and praise. I am thinking of you, and of sweet Cheyenne, at this holy time of the year.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
LORD JESUS, as we contemplate your en-flesh-ment,
so that you could be like us in all ways but sin:
give us hearts filled with faith and gratitude,
that in this Christ-Mass we make experience Your redeeming love.
Amen.
~A Prayer By Daniel William Herzog
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Wednesday, December 24, 2008 9:58 AM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
Today is another blustery December day. We have fresh snow, but, due to the wind, few children will be playing outside, after school.
We are marking the Feast of St. Thomas, the Apostle, today. (It is normally celebrated on December 21, and is often the day of winter ordinations, but it was transferred, due to Sunday, which is always a Feast of Our Lord.) I will leave the collect and a hymn below.
God bless you always, and of course, God bless sweet Cheyenne.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Today's Collect:
Almighty and everliving God, who strengthened your apostle Thomas With sure and certain faith in your Son's resurrection: Grant us so perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting in your sight; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
By all your saints still striving, for all your saints at rest,
Your holy Name, O Jesus. for evermore be blessed.
You rose, our King victorious, that they might wear the crown
And ever shine in splendor reflected from your throne.
All praise, O Lord, for Thomas whose short-lived doubtings prove
Your perfect two-fold nature, the depth of your true love.
To all who live with questions a steadfast faith afford;
And grant us grace to know you, made flesh, yet God and Lord.
Then let us praise the Father and worship God the Son
And sing to God the Spirit, eternal Three in One,
Till all the ransomed number who stand before the throne
Ascribe all power and glory and praise to God alone.
Words: Horatio Bolton Nelson (1823-1913); ver. Hymnal, 1982
Music: King's Lynn, English melody; adapt. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
or Nyland, Finnish folk melody; adapt. David Evans (1874-1948)
Gratefully. Faithfully. Peacefully.
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Monday, December 22, 2008 12:29 AM CST
Dear Roy and Donna, I am thinking of you! I am so sorry to hear about Blackjack, and I remember well hearing about him so often. God rest his gentle soul! I just ordered a book from Amazon called Notes Left Behind: 135 Days with Elena. It's the journal of a child with brain cancer, written by her family so that her sister will always remember her. Roy, I always said that you had a book in you. Maybe someday you will write it. Meanwhile, I am sending you healing thoughts and hope that you and your family will have a blessed Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year ahead. Take good care, my friends. Love, Linda
linda champa <lachampa@mintz.com (Audrey's Umbrella)>
boston, ma usa - Friday, December 19, 2008 7:51 AM CST
Dear Donna and Roy,
Just dropping by to let you know I was thinking of you all. I'm so sorry to hear about Blackjack....it's so surreal that it turned out to be a brain tumor. I picture Cheyenne riding Blackjack, smiling that beautiful smile of hers. Sending you both prayers of peace this season and always.
Kathy
caringbridge.org/fl/david
kathy <joy2jak@comcast.net>
boynton beach, fl usa - Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:05 PM CST
Dear Roy and Donna,
So sorry to hear about Blackjack. I imagine Chey is riding him in Heaven with her hair flying in the air.
I am so glad you have the videos of Cheyenne to treasure. Wish I could see them:) Sounds like she loved to ham it up in front of the camera. :)
Ever since mom broke her hip I have been busy and I can't seem to catch up on anything...I just keep trying though.
Though I haven't written it doesn't mean you aren't in my thoughts and my prayers every day as you are!!!
God Bless,
love and hugs,
Kathy and Dave
Green Bay, WI. U.S.A. - Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:50 PM CST
Sherry, congratulations to you and to Eric on his Eagle. That is quite an accomplishment!
Roy and Donna, may your Christmas lights bring you cheer and comfort.
God bless you all.
Grace, peace, love, and all good,
~Colette
Colette
Clifton Park, NY U.S.A. - Tuesday, December 16, 2008 4:52 AM CST
Hello Fiveash Family!
Well, I think Winter is finally visiting us here in West Texas. We were sorry to hear about Black Jack, guess someone wanted a horse for Christmas.
We look forward to seeing you Thursday night for Eric's Eagle Scout Court of Honor!
Good luck getting your lights up! I know Cheyenne loves to see the lights. I have mine up and they shine for her and my kiddos!
We love you all so much! Give our love to all your kids!
Glad to see your update!
Sherry Wheeler <frogbear@worldnet.att.net>
San Angelo, TX USA - Monday, December 15, 2008 2:35 PM CST
We don't have school today because a major ice storm is
predicted. The temperature dropped 45 degrees from yesterday.
I know what it is like to be without power like Collette was,
and I hope never to have to be in that situation again.
I've been w/o electricity in both July and January for 4-10
days. ugh ugh. fortunately, I stayed with friends.
prayers and love from Mrs. Pam
- Monday, December 15, 2008 9:27 AM CST
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