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August 10th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
I too have gotten here from Kotaku.
After I found about you, all the junk I went through today has been reconstructed into an ambition to help those that are striving for a bed of roses.
Thank you, you’re a great inspiration for those swaying off the course to their dreams.
Stay gusty, eternal bliss awaits!
August 10th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Hey! I came here through a link your dad posted on a nerd niche website I frequent. Just want to say hi from way south – Chile, in South america. People like you, dude, is what keeps the world from falling apart. Seriously. Keep it up – you’re an example of how much a human life be worth in terms of dignity and strength.
August 10th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Hey Andrew!
I only recently began following your fight and I wanted to stop by and wish you well. You are strong and have more courage than many grown men – stay that way, and persevere through it all!
Dont ever give up!
August 11th, 2009 at 1:35 am
hey how’s it going andrew & to your your family as well, hello,
I just read about your story on kotaku & thought I’d leave a message as well as I too, had a family member in the same situation whom was very close to me; she is however in a better place. Thankfully though my sister though is a survivor of cancer & is doing well this day. I lost my mom at a young age & for to realize that back then was a harsh reality. being 5-6 years old at the time you would think, oh your mom is being taken care so there’s no need to worry however that changed . I still think about my life & how it would be different if she was around to this day but i know in my heart that she watches me everyday. I have no doubt in my mind that that hope exits in this world just as much as patience does. I’m sure you’ve heard of the saying, “patience is a virtue” well for one thing I’m sure Andrew has a lot of that just like myself if he’s come this far. You keep hanging in there buddy & soon you’ll be out there enjoying yourself just like all the other kids having fun, going to carnivals, parks, etc you just keep believing in yourself as mush as you a here in the video game world, remember you are in real life as well as you’re a fighter. take care & stay strong.
From San Diego, CA
Richard
August 11th, 2009 at 1:59 am
To Andrew,
Your courage and strength are admirable. I wish you the absolute best!
August 11th, 2009 at 3:53 am
Hi Andrew
I read about you at a videogames website I like to visit. Your dad mentioned that you like to hear from people in other countries, so hello to you from Glasgow in Scotland! Andrew is a very common name in my country – in fact, our national flag is called the St. Andrew’s Cross – so perhaps your family has a little Scottish blood somewhere in it?
You sound like a very strong and brave young man, and I have no doubt you’ll beat your problems in the end.
My very best wishes to you for everything you do in the future
Phil
August 11th, 2009 at 7:14 am
Hey Andrew! Your dad posted about you on Kotaku.com, so I thought I’d drop by and leave a comment.
He said you like hearing from people from other countries. I’m only from Canada, and it’s quite similar up here, but I love hearing about other countries too. It’s great to have something in common with an astounding fellow such as yourself. Just recently I met my penpal from Sweden; we’ve been writing for three years, and I learned how to speak Swedish as a big surprise for her.
She was impressed!
I understand how video games are an escape for you. Though my ordeals in life have not been remotely on the same level as yours, I know how it feels to need the escape a good game provides. My game of choice is usually Pokemon.
However, the feats you go through every day that are posted on this blog are far scarier and more brave than learning Swedish verb conjugation (which, if you ever wanted to know, is almost wickedly simple). I wish you all the best! You’re a real trooper, kid.
~Marlo
August 11th, 2009 at 9:05 am
Hey there, young man.
Your dad pointed me here, and I’ll be sure to bookmark this site, because you truly are such a brave and wonderful person. I’m down from Mexico, but I’m currently in Canada. It’s pretty fun to have two citizenships, because it means that someone, somewhere, will always have your back on things. I have a bunch of friends from other places that would love to comment here, so I’ll be pointing them this way. One of them is from St. Andrews in Scotland!
I know how it feels to battle a thing such as this. Back when I was your age, I had cancer in my nether regions. It’s never a fun place to get any health problem, especially not cancer. Reading through your fight only makes me proud and happy to see that someone was braver than I was. But in the end, I got through it, and I know you’ll get through it too. Never believe, not even for a second, that you are alone in this fight. We’re here for you.
Now, on a less depressing note, I always found video games to be awesome to keep your spirits up. That’s the main thing, to keep your spirits up. It really does make quite a difference on a base biological level! I always preferred games like Tetris and Pokemon. They keep you thinking and the skills you pick up really do come in handy later on in life.
I wish you the best, and I’ll stick around. You’re doing better than me when I was your age, so take comfort in that you’re braver and more courageous than pretty much everyone out there. Keep up the awesome work!
~Armando
August 11th, 2009 at 11:36 am
Hi! You don’t know us but your grandpa Leon does! Our office is routing for you Andrew! I am a cancer survivor too and I know!!! Hang in there and this will all be in the rearview mirror one day!!! and about those kisses from sisters… you just gotta let em!!! ( I have a sister too!:)
August 11th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Hey
I also found my way here through kotaku. I just wanted to drop in and give a shout out to you Andrew. hang in there buddy, we’re all routing for you.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Here from Kotaku as well buddy. My father is a cancer survivor as well. Just be encouraged and know that it can be tough at times, but life is so worth living and fighting for. God bless and you’ll be in my prayers!
Jer 29:11 (NIV) “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
August 12th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Hey Andrew, also made it here from Kotaku, thought I would stop in and say hi!
I’m a Police Officer in Illinois who has been playing video games pretty much my whole life, so it was nice to hear that you enjoy games too.
Your story touched me because my wife and I recently had our first child, Ethan. He is six months old now. Hopefully Ethan will be healthy and not have any sickness in his life…but if he does, I hope he has even half of the strength and determination that you have.
I have an uncle just underwent his 3rd surgery to remove a brain tumor, and he is doing very well. He said he is going to start following your website. You’re never alone out there kid, we are cheering for you!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Hey Man,
How you doing Andrew? I visited from Kotaku but I am living in Singapore, a small sunny island all the way in Asia.
I make video games too, small ones mostly. It’s midnight right now where I live and I am up working on my game. I hope one day I can make those big games for the playstation and xbox and I hope you will play them.
Keep up the fight against cancer, I am sure you will do well. You’re a good man Andrew.
August 14th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Andrew,
Hang in there buddy. I work with your Dad and my heart goes out to you. It sounds like you are a pretty tough kid. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Ian
August 17th, 2009 at 6:15 am
Andrew,
Like everyone else, I saw this from the post on Kotaku. Since you liked to have have visitors from around the world, I thought I should stop and say hi. I’m living in Japan at the moment. I know you can fight this and get better. Best wishes from Japan!
August 17th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Hello Andrew,
We saw you video and like your new friend. The kids made some art work for you. It was great to see you again. I am also glad to hear you returned from the hospital. I bet you get tired of going there. Take care!
Deena and family
August 17th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Hang in there buddy! You’re an insipration to us all. Best thoughts and wishes
August 21st, 2009 at 10:43 am
Hi Andrew!
I just spoke to your mom and she let me know of your website! Looks like we will be working a lot together this school year and I am so excited to meet you. I have heard wonderful thing about you and your love of learning. See you soon!
Miss Carla
August 21st, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Hi Andrew,
My name is Mrs. Boyd and I am the principal at Monroe. We are really looking forward to meeting you when school starts. I think you will like Mr. Walker, he is a great teacher. You have nice classmates too! 4th grade is one of my favorite grades because the curriculum is terrific. You will learn all about Idaho History and hopefully this spring you can participate in Mr. Walker’s famous Wax Museum. You’ll have to ask him about it.
Talk to you soon,
Mrs. Boyd
August 22nd, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Hey Andrew- What’s this talk about Timothy Wolfington? If he comes to visit, make sure he doesn’t eat you because I hear he has very big eyes to see you with, and very big ears to hear you with, and a very big mouth to………….. AAAAHHHHH He’s got me! Make him let me go!
August 27th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
though i found andrew through fliker, i’m delighted to see that i can keep up with his progress on this site. i am the executive director of ‘the pinwheel project’ (check us out at http://www.thepinwheelproject.org) and we support lots of super-special kids like andrew. we are located in new york but when we find someone as terrific as andrew, we are happy to help. we’d like to know what makes andrew smile – is he a game fan, movies, arts & crafts? please let us know – our e-mail address is on the site as well as our phone # and we’d love to send something to brighten his day. what a great kid – please send him a new york hug from all of his new friends at the pinwheel project.
p.s. – is andrew a ’star wars’ fan?
August 29th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Why are people who write books so funny looking?
Because their tales come right out of their heads.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:39 am
Andrew,
Good Morning! I’m excited to have you in our class! All of the students in our class are excited as well!
Mr. Walker
August 31st, 2009 at 1:24 pm
hi mr. walkers class is relly fun hope to see you soon in the classroom soon.mr. walker is a great teacher he helps you a lot.i will see you later.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:47 pm
hi, you are going to love this class . I hope you get rit of your cancer.
September 1st, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Andrew,
I hear theres going to be an icarly marathon coming up and that youre going to watch every episode of it! Try not to be too stinky!
Love,
Uncle Steve
September 1st, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Andrew,
Hi! It’s your cousin Beth from Colorado. Everyone here says to tell you hello and send you hugs. (((((Andrew)))))) We’ve been keeping up with your progress and really like to see your pics. We love your photos done by the photographer – you have such an amazing smile and eyes. Stay strong, Andrew. You’re always in our prayers.
Love, Beth
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Hi Andrew,
My name is Mrs. Wilber and I teach music at Monroe. I am so excited to meet you when you come to school. We have a really fun music program planned for spring, and we will also be singing songs from Idaho this year. You have really nice classmates and Mr. Walker is great. I look forward to meeting you!
Mrs. Wilber
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:58 am
Hello Andrew!
I’m Mr. Lunstrum, the counselor for Monroe Elementary. I am looking forward to getting to know you, although I’ve already heard great things about you from your mom. I’m wondering if I could organize a visit sometime soon so I can meet you face-to-face.
Until then,
Mr. L
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:11 pm
We will be thinking of you we send our love and prays your way
September 4th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Never stop smiling Andrew!
Do you know your name means “man warrior”? Seems like you are a pretty strong guy! I will keep you in my prayers!
~Amanda
September 7th, 2009 at 8:14 am
Hi Andrew,
I found out about you from your aunt on Ravelry.com. I think that you are a very special kid and you will be a fighter. Now you have a new friend from Texas. We think it is a whole different country down here!
September 14th, 2009 at 9:12 am
Hi Andrew im in room10 just like you are going to be I hope you
get better see you later.I get in touch with you on wensday
September 20th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Howdy, Andrew! Don’t forget about your oodles of friends in the thriving metropolis called Nampa! How is your book coming along? Have any of the nurses learned to play trash and garbage, yet? How about Kim? Be good, even if it is a strain for you:-0!!
Your Monday Pal,
Christine
September 21st, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Hi Andrew!
Just checking in to see how you’re doing. We all hope you get out of the hospital soon, and we check the updates from your mom and dad often. My Andrew is very happy today because it snowed here in Colorado Springs. I’m not sure, but I don’t think it’s supposed to do this on the last day of summer and I’m not ready to put my flip-flops away just yet! We’ll check in on you again very soon. We think of you often and say a prayer for you everyday. You are one amazing kiddo!!!
Love, Beth, Andrew, Bryan, Katie and Sarah
September 30th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Hi Andrew!
I just finished talking with your grandma Kay. She told me she had a good time taking you outside in the wheelchair. She said that you and she swiped some gloves and made hats out of them on your way outside. I am your grandma Kay’s sister-in-law. We live in Colorado Springs. I am Beth’s mother. I hear that your dad and grandpa Leon are leaving tomorrow morning for Boise. I’m sure you will be glad to see them.
I hope you will be able to go home very soon. Uncle John and I think of you all the time and love you very much!
Aunt Joyce Kimmel
September 30th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Keep up the good fight Andrew! We love you! We all wish we could be there for you! Make sure you keep your Dad, Grandpa and Grandma busy when you see them!
You are in our prayers! Give Taylor a hug for us too!
Brad, Val, Stinker-Goose, and Stinky-Monkey
October 3rd, 2009 at 10:30 am
Hello Andrew,
I have heard some wonderful things about you, as Mr. Walker has done a pre-intro for you to the class, and my daughter Tina relayed your story to me. I have just checked the classroom websites calendar and informed Tina, who is one of your classmates, you will be there on the 8th and she is excited to finally meet you in person. Until Thursday…
-The Towns Family
October 8th, 2009 at 12:48 am
Hey little man just wanted to say your life is impacting and inspiring many others like myself to keep going. God gives you struggle to show that he does love you. Real Soldiers like you lead the way. Hoooah!!!
October 8th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Andrew, you little booger.
I hear how Grandma and Grandpa both got to see you last week! Im quite jealous but Ive been super busy with school. Youve only got a couple rounds of chemo left! thats awesome. Stay strong buddy.
Uncle Piggy.
October 8th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
He called himself Piggy, *faints from the shock*.
October 8th, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Hello I am abby from your class. I was wondering if maybe I can visit some time. And if you don’t now me than sed me a message back.
October 28th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Hi Andrew
Yesterday was the first time i heard about you thru aunt Amy. Just be strong and think about all the family and friends that you have, being young and with God’s help you will be fine soon and back to all activities. At one point Alex and I will meet you and you going to hear a lot of stories about Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We’ll be in touck buddy.
Manny & Alex
October 30th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Hello Andrew! I am a friend of your Aunt Amy and live in Rhode Island. She keeps me (and all of her other friends) up to date on your progress. I hope you know that there are a whole lot of people here who are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers. We are all inspired by your strength and your spirit; and are glad that you are surrounded by such an amazing circle of friends and family. Best wishes, Lee
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Hi Andrew
i hear its your 10th birthday tomorrow (4th nov) hope you have a fab day…. im sure you’ll be spoilt rotten as most 10 years are these days…. lol have a grand day hope you’re feeling well for your special day….
i wrote to you once before… a friend of your Grandma Kays… i live in the south east coast of the UK… place called Brighton… right on the seafront.. its a cool place to be.. most of the time ;p
i think i told you about my big dog Diesel and wouldve like to show you pictures of him… dont know how to….
hes 2 years old now…looks nothing like scooby doo, he wears bandanas and thinks he the real business!!
hes great fun and still has attacks of the ‘zoomies’ where they dart back and forth so fast… luckliy he doesnt go on the furniture now… managed to train him not to… it was funny when he would tear all over the place… but sooooo unpredictable so never knew when he was gonna do it…
well young fella… have a grand day.. will be thinking of you and your family
hope to hear soon if u wanna see pics of the crazy dog…
take care sweetheart
much love from over the pond
Liesa xx and Diesel xx
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Happy Birthday to you……..Happy Birthday to you…..Happy Birthday Dear Andrewwww…….Happy Birthday to Yooooouuuuu!!!!!!!
HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY ANDREW!!!!!
It’s your cousin, Beth, from Colorado. You should be very happy that you didn’t actually get to hear me sing. It is not a pretty sound and you would probably have covered your ears. I am sorry to hear that you are in the hospital right now, but still want you to have a very Happy Birthday with your family and all of the wonderful people at the hospital. I have been keeping track of you and have seen many pictures of the hospital and the people who work there. They look like a very loving, fun group of nurses and other people, and it seems that they care about you very much and take good care of you.
My family and I will be thinking about you on your SPECIAL DAY and you are always in our prayers. Love, your cousin Beth
November 4th, 2009 at 3:49 am
Happy Birthday Andrew! 10 years old OMG, you are growing up so fast!. I was sorry to hear that you are back in the hospital. Now all your nurse friends will be able to share your special birthday with you. They will make you as comfortable as they can. Andrew, I enjoyed your Halloween costume. You are a very photgenic fella amd so handsome! Love you lots and will be saying a special birthday prayer for you today.
Uncle John says to say Happy Birthday to you also!!!
Aunt Joyce Kimmel
from Colorado Springs
November 4th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Happy birthday Andrew! I can’t believe you’re already in the double digits. I hope you have a great birthday, even though I hear you’re in the hospital!
November 4th, 2009 at 10:21 am
Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuuu *screeeeech* Happy Birthday to YOUUUUUUUU *squack*. Happy Birthdayyyyy dear Andrewwwwww *aaaccccckkkkkk* Happy Birthday to YOUUUUUUUUUU *running away from all the geese and cats who think I’m calling them*
November 4th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Happy Birthday Andrew!!!