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October 8th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Hi Buddy, I’m writing the first entry to test this out!
October 9th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Ha! I got here first!!! Love you Andrew! Grandpa and I can’t wait to see you! Hugs and kisses!
October 9th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Okay, so I got here second. Andrew, or should I say “Bubba Chunk” : All of your family and cousins in Colorado say hi and we all love your freckles! My Andrew has them, too, and we call them angel kisses. You keep working hard and get well. Sometime, please let me know where you got your nick name.
October 9th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
I love you Andrew and i pray for you every night! Hang in there!
October 10th, 2008 at 7:08 am
Hi Andrew! So, so, sooo glad to see you are doing so well. I know you don’t know me very well, but you have been in my thoughts every day. Hang in there and stay happy.
Hey Brittany – thinking of you too. I hope to come down next week and see the both of you. Luv Amy.
October 10th, 2008 at 7:22 am
hey andrew, hang in there.. looks like your being a super trooper!!
October 10th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Hi Andrew!
It’s daddy’s friend Sarah in New York City!
We only met once but you left a smile on my face.
I’ve been following your dad’s reports on you.
I’m so glad you are making such wonderful progress!
I find your strength amazing! You are a SUPER HERO!!
Keep fighting!!
October 10th, 2008 at 10:00 am
Hi Andrew!
Wow – I love your web site and the pictures are great. You have a wonderful smile – keep smiling. You look so much like my own grandson, AJ, when he was about your age. I had cancer too ten years ago. Keep that smile on and keep positive each day. You are in our prayers – looks like snow today. I can’t believe winter is just about here. I’m off to an Apache reservation this weekend and will connect back with you when I return.
Love and prayers, Nancy
October 10th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Hey there Andrew. You do not know me, but I have been praying for you. I am a friend of you Dad’s friend, Stpephanie. There are lots of people praying for you little man. You can beat this! May God be with you as you fight cancer. Many peole have overcome this, you can too! God bless, Julie
October 10th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Hi Andrew. I work for your Dad’s company but I live in Los Angeles. I was looking at your website and think it’s very cool. I noticed that your birthday is November 4th. Mine is November 8th but many, many years before yours. But, that still kind of makes us like Birthday Neighbors. I am thinking good thoughts about you and hope you get well soon.
October 10th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Hi Andrew and family!
We are all missing you and can’t wait for you to come back! Lots and lots of good wishes are being sent your way from all your friends at Whitney. Stay strong!
Looks like I get to be the first one from Whitney to sign this guestbook.
Love, Mrs. Tachell
October 10th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
You are so brave! We are so proud of you, Andrew! Best wishes for a speedy recovery. It was wonderful to see your smile!
October 10th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Hi Andrew and family!
We love your smile and your “Thumps UP” attitude. With the positive attitude and all our prayers, you are going to whip this nasty invader!
Love, Uncle Ken & Aunt Jude
October 11th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Hey Buddy!
You are so brave and so strong! I am so proud of you and I can’t wait to come and see you! I miss you tons and tons!!! Keep smiling your wonderful smile and I know you will be all better in no time! Love you more than you know!
Aunt Andie and Katie
October 11th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Hi Andrew,
It is so good to see your smile in the pictues. I can’t wait to see your mile when we get there. I will also want to hear “Beautious” live and in person.
Love you,
Grandpa V
October 11th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Hi Andrew and family,
With the positive attitude that you’ve got and the prayer and the support group you will beat this think and it will be like a bad dream.
Love Uncle Larry & Aunt Roberta
October 11th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Hi Andrew and Brittany!
It is SO good to hear that you are doing so well!! You have such a contagious smile and it’s good to see you wearing it! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Brittany
October 12th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Hello My Bob Amato!
I’m sending HUGE squeezes to you through the air from Rhode Island! I miss you lots and lots! Keep smiling!!
XOXOX,
Aunt Amy
October 13th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Hi Andrew,
I work at Albertsons, and I know your mom through Erin Savoca.
I have been keeping track of your progress through the web site, and I thought it was time for me to say hello.
I think you are a great kid, and it looks like you have a lot of people in the world that love you. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. Get well soon.
With love and best wishes, Marianne Becker
October 13th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Hey Andrew & Family!
I love seeing that big smile on your face! You are an absolute inspiration to all of us! Everyone I work with asks about you every day, and they gather around my work computer when I check for updates on how you’re doing – you have so many people who love and care about you, and pray for you every day. Keep Smiling!
Love,
Cousin Traci
October 14th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Hello Andrew and Family,
I am Nellie Pryor’s mom–and she has kept us updated about your progress so that our prayer warriors at Agape Christian Center hear how wonderfully you are doing! It looks like you have great Doc’s and great friends and will soon be home! SUPER! May you be blessed with quick recovery!
Love,
Mrs. Johnson
October 14th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Hey Andrew,
We are a family of 7 that are friends of your Grandpa and Grandma Christley. We met you several years ago when your Grandparents lived in Darlington, PA. You and your sister Taylor were much younger than you are now. So, you probably don’t remember us, but we remember you and your beautiful smile. We have been following your progress on your website and we are so pleased you are doing so well.
We keep you, your Sister and Mom in our prayers every night. You are a trooper and maybe by the time you read this you will be at home in your own bed.
Keep up the good work, and give your Mom and Sister a high five for us. We will keep in touch.
October 15th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Hey Schmandrew! We all miss you and have been thinking about you TONS! I’m so glad you finally got to go home. I bet it was really nice to sleep in your own bed finally. We can’t wait to see you soon. Cailin and Brayden are talking about you all the time and Brayden thinks your eye patch is the coolest thing ever (he’s in a pirate phase). Love you lots!
Val, Brad, Cailin and Brayden
October 16th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Hi Andrew, I know your grandma and she told me about your website. It looks like you are doing great!!! I will tract your progress and can’t wait to see you at home with your friends and family. Thanks for sharing your story with me.
October 16th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Hi Andrew,
It was good to see you at your house! Hope you are feeling even better and enjoying being at home! God bless you, you and your family are in my prayers and I know a whole lot of people are praying for you. Bye, see you soon! Your friend Nadine
October 16th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Still praying for you Andrew. Glad to hear you are doing well!
October 17th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Andrew….Bug, bug, bug, bug, bug, bug, bug, bug, bug, bug, bug, bug, bug, bug, bug, bug! I miss bugging you! I will see you soon, so save some laughs for me! Love, “Aunt” Tracey
October 18th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Hi Andrew!
Sorry you had to get your medicine so early. We wanted to come see you but we don’t want to give you our germs. We love you very much.
Love,
Cailin
October 18th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Hi Andrew,
We have been praying for you and your family….glad to see that you are home and getting stronger every day.
October 19th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Hi Andrew!
We are so glad that you are finally at home. I love reading about your progress. You have a great smile! We were happy to hear that the cancer hasn’t moved- that is GREAT news! I imagine you are having fun playing with the Wii – that is good therapy for you too.
We are praying for you. Bob and Cheryl Bassett (We are friends with Grandpa Leon and Grandma Kay)
October 19th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Hi Andrew!
I am so happy that you are on your way to feeling better. Reading about your story and witnessing your positive attitude first hand has been very touching. You are quite the kid and you are an inspiration to me as well as everyone at Red Robin. We would love to see you again!
Lindsay D.
P.S. Tuesday nights are kids’ nights. If you are up for meeting our mascot, Red, and another hot fudge sundae, stop on by and we will take good care of you!
October 19th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
Andrew, I’m so excited! I just read the great news. I’m glad you can be home now. I’ll bet it’s great being home finally. Well, remember how much I love you and I’ll bring Aunt Andi and Aunt Brandi down to see you soon. Remember who your two best friends are? Me and who? I love you little man. Love, Nana
October 20th, 2008 at 12:59 am
Hey Monkey!!!!
Im glad to hear that your back home! and I heard all about the people at Red Robin being so nice to you! I miss you and hope to see you soon! I hope you feel all the way better sooner than that though!
Love,
Uncle Piggy
October 20th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Good luck, Andrew. I will pray for you.
-Rachel
October 20th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Andrew, I am glad that you are home. I hope you have fun getting back to school this week. You are such a brave boy!!!!
Hope to see you soon,
Rennie ( from your doctor’s office)
October 21st, 2008 at 11:39 am
Hi Andrew. I’m glad you are feeling better. I will put you in my prayers every night.
I’m deeply touched by your story. Keep up your positive attitude and get well soon.
Debie
October 21st, 2008 at 11:52 am
Hi Andrew,
I just read your story and you are a very brave young man. I hope you get all better really soon and have fun being a healthy young man.
I will say alot of prayers for you and your family.
Juli
October 22nd, 2008 at 10:25 am
Andrew ~
I am so happy that you are home and improving rapidly. I did not know your Mom played soccer…..she’s quite a Mom!!! I will be praying that you continue to soar thru recovery and get really strong in preparation for your treatments. Take care big man!
Caro Engel from the Itasca office.
October 24th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
That is great news Andrew! I am here as your prayer warrior; God is so good! Julie
October 25th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Andrew & family:
Your family will be in our prayers. We read your story and think you are just a brave young man. May you continue to feel better each day.
Blessings,
Daisy Ford & family
October 30th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Hi Andrew,
We read your story and are so pleased that you are getting stronger and stronger each day. You and your family are always in our prayers. Prayers for your radiation and chemotherapy sessions to go by quickly and for you to continue to do well and show us that beautiful smile that you share with all of us. We are excited that you were able to visit with your classmates, too. It looked like you were pretty high up in the sky in that bucket of the firetruck…was it scary…you looked cool as a cucumber up there!!!!
talk to you soon,
Bill and Cindy
November 3rd, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Hey dude,
Glad you’re feeling good. I hope your mom and sister kept some candy for you for when you’re hungry.
I went to see a pirate movie the other day. It was rated Aaargh…
What’s a pirate’s favorite restaurant? Aaarghby’s….
November 4th, 2008 at 7:27 pm
Happy Birthday Andrew!
November 6th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Hi Andrew,
How are you doing? Did you have a great birthday? We miss you at school, but really like it when you come visit. I hope your radiation goes well and you can come visit at school again soon. Madison needs someone to talk to Andrew.Have you started school at St.Lukes yet?
miss you
Rachel
November 7th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Andrew & Family………..
I stumbled across this website by accident, and am so glad that I did. As a mother of 2 boys, ages 9 & 10, this hit hard. We in Smyrna, TN are praying for you. Just remember God is in control. Get well soon.
November 9th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
Hi Andrew,
We live next to your Grandparents V and I was your father’s Scoutmaster in the Boy Scouts. I have heard and read your story and I know you are doing everything you can to help get better. Keep saying your prayers and Carol and I will pray for you also. I look forward to meeting you some day.
Corkey and Carol Wassam
November 9th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Heh Andrew,
Just wanted to say “Happy belated birthday”.
November 10th, 2008 at 8:13 am
Hi Andrew and Andrew’s Mom!
I am Nellie Pryor’s mom and have been following your progress. We were on a trip to Egypt and Israel, and this is the first time in a while that I have been able to check your site. Great News!! Our Ladies Group at Agape Christian Center in Baker City have been praying for your quick recovery, Andrew, and these grammas will be so excited to hear the news, too.
God Bless, and Happy Birthday a little late!
Love, Mrs. Johnson
November 10th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Hi Andrew, I just saw your birthday pictures, it looks like you had fun on your birthday. I am so glad. I know that you know that tons of people are praying for you. Keep that smile on your face, it is a blessing to see you smiling. God bless you, my friend. Love, Nadine
November 11th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
We love you Andrew!!! Hang in there!
Love,
Brad & Val & Schmailin & Thomas the Train Boy
November 12th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Hey there Andrew! Happy belated birthday little guy!! You looked great for Halloween. Hope your pain goes away soon. I’m still praying for you!!
November 13th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
Hi Andrew,
I hope you’ve been able to enjoy your Halloween package! I was just thinking about you and wanted to drop a line to say “hiya!”. I hope things are going well, and that you’re kicking butt!
Much love to you and your family,
Janell
November 17th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Hi Andrew,
It’s been awhile since I’ve been able to check on you and your progress. Sounds like things get a bit tough with the treatments but, since you’re such a strong young man, I have faith you’ll do just fine. I keep praying things will go well for you and that you have very little pain, if at all. Hang in there and keep smiling.
November 18th, 2008 at 9:11 am
Hi Andrew!
I havn’t checked in with you in awhile and it sounds like there is alot going on. You are trooper as always and love that you are doing so well. Your pirate pictures rocked! I think that is a true match of your personality kiddo
Oh! and happy birthday! Hugs & Hugs!!!! Talk to you soon Andrew.
Brittany – love you too girl. I do believe I may just have to start referring to you as Wonderwoman…
November 18th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
Hey Andrew! I am thinking about you everyday and I think you are the toughest guy around! And about the losing the hair… I know that you are just helping Uncle Steve feel better!! You look great and I hope you enjoyed the Harry Potter books on CD. I am trying to get the last book for you to listen to. Are you ready for it? I get to come to Boise next month and can’t wait to come visit you! Take care and keep smiling!
November 18th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Sorry about your hair Andrew! I’ve been doing really well in school and I made some new friends at school. Their names are Sabrina and Sophia and my friend Sophia is going to give you a message.
Sophia’s message:
Sorry about your hair, I hope you feel better.
Knock knock
Who’s there?
Banana
Banana who?
Banana I’m a smoothie!
Love,
Cailin and Sophia
November 19th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Andrew:
I’m a friend of your grandma Jenny. I’m so sorry for the trials that you are having to go through. Jenny updates me on how brave and strong you are for your family. My family is praying for you and your family at this time.
November 20th, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Jenny sent me the address for this website…glad to know that all is working well so far…be brave…this makes my heart ache and swell at the same time..our prayers are said in your behalf. Trust in the Lord….He is always with you. Sending aloha…anti-bon
November 20th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Andrew
I like your new look so much that I am thinking of doing the same except I don’t think my head is as handsome as yours.
Have a terrific day! Know that lots of us are thinking of you.
Bob
November 21st, 2008 at 8:36 pm
Hi, Andrew. We live near Seattle and heard about you from Mike and Kathy Stamy who know you at MSTI. I am Mike’s sister and it was so special to read your journal and see your video. We will be praying for you and will be checking your website often to see how you are doing. Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving.
November 22nd, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Andrew.
Hey buddy. I was thinking about you this morning and thought I would say “hi”. I hope you’re well today
Jess and I pray for you regularly and wish we could be there in person during your journey. Honestly… I’m kind of jealous about all the video game playing you get to do on a regular basis. I wish I could play with you. I hope you have a great weekend! Say hi to your sis (tell her i miss her too), be sure to share your toys, and hug your mother.
Love you Andrew.
- Jon and Jess
November 25th, 2008 at 9:43 am
Hi Andrew,
What an inspiration you are to us. Your courage and commitment to getting well plus your faith in our one true God, is healing energy for all of us. Grandma Leon is a friend of ours, and we love you as we love him. The one bit of advise I hang onto is the fact that Jesus loves me more than we can ever imagine and that is the best medicine I have going for all of us. We will keep you in our prayers Andrew.
In His service,
Dave and Victoria
November 25th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Hi Andrew,
We met at your Dad’s wedding to Rachel.
You are just a little bit older than my daughter, Jess.
I’m glad you are finding comfort in the prayer shawl the ladies at church made. They pray while they knit, they are a very loving and talented group of ladies. I’ve been told that some people have actually heard these prayers while they wear the shawl.
Wishing and praying for your speedy recovery!!
November 26th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Hello Andrew. It was so nice to meet you in the clinic today. Thank you for giving me your business card; your website is great and I will check it often. See you next week! Tammie
November 30th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Dear Andrew: I have been told what a brave man you are,and i also heard from Grandma Kay that you are very considerate too. I knew you when you were a littlelboy and living in the Denver area. i also knew your Daddy when he was small. and I’ve know ther rest of your family here for along time. They are all great people too–justlike you. I am praying for yout hat you will be comforted by knowing the Lord and by knowing that many are praying for you. I pray that you will get well and be a healthy person. Mary Goddard, Littleton, Co.
December 1st, 2008 at 10:40 am
Hi Andrew,
You don’t know us but we know your Grandma Jenny. We stay at the house on the Cape alot. Our little girl, Lacey spent 1 year in the hospital when she was a baby. We go to Children’s Hosp Boston but we live in West Virginia. That is how we found your Grandma’s house to stay in.
We are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. You are a very strong boy and you are a true inspiration to all. Keep up the good work! I know how exhausing it could be on a family to have a child with health issues, but NEVER loose the Faith and know that the good Lord is with you.
Will look forward to seeing your updates!
God Bless,
Debbie, Steve, Logan and Lacey Warner
Buckhannon, WV
December 1st, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Andrew! Have not had time to check in on your progress for awhile. I LOVE the video! You look pretty handsome with no hair. You make a great Mr. Clean
Hang in there little man! Hope you are doing well too Brittany~! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you 
December 7th, 2008 at 8:14 am
Hi Andrew. Sounds like you are actually having some fun! Glad to hear you get to go to school at St. Lukes – I mean who wants to sit around all day and play video games & sleep? (hmm….me maybe)
Anyway…check in to see how the amazing Andrew is holding up about once a week. As always, the superhero little man. Take care of your mom & Taylor too and hang in there. Luv you guys!
December 7th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Hi Andrew,
We think about you a lot from out here in Boston. You’re so brave and strong, keep hanging in there! It must be so difficult, but you’re doing so well. We love seeing your smile in so many of your pictures. We love you, take care!
Chris and Abby
December 9th, 2008 at 2:50 am
Hey Andrew!
] I check in here from time to time to see how you’re doing, and decided that I wanted to say hi to you and let you know that I’m thinking about you. I hope your holidays have gone well so far and I’m sure Santa is going to be really good to you this year! Your Uncle Steve talks about you all the time and it looks and sounds like you’re doing well with all your treatments and schooling which makes you a Superhero in my book 
I can’t wait to see you and watch you beat everyone on Mario Party again! God Bless.
It’s Jamie, your Uncle Steve’s friend! [You beat me a few times on the Wii
Jamie
December 9th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Andrew,
You are definately in our thoughts and prayers daily. Your glowing smile and your positive attitude reflect in all that shows up on the websight. You are a big inspiration and an awesome miracle in the works. Keep tough, little guy!!
December 11th, 2008 at 6:54 am
Hi Andrew,
Just finished reading your note…sounds like you have been very busy. Keeping up with your school work and getting your treatments is like a full time job! Thank you for sharing your beautiful smile….and your strength is amazing. We are storming heaven with our prayers for you and your family.
December 11th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Andrew,
My name is Rhonda and I was a friend of your daddy and aunt when they were kids. Man, you look just like your daddy! That one eyebrow up, one down thing makes me laugh. You know what? Even though I have not had the luck to meet you face to face yet, you have changed my life (and the lives of many people I am sure). My heart has been heavy and sad for a long time -and I did not know what to do. But just seeing you loving life as it is has reminded me that life and love are all we really need. You give yourself to others everyday and never ask for anything in return. Our friend Jesus is always holding your hand and I know you are making him happy with your love and courage. He will never make you have to do anything you can’t handle. You are so strong!!!! I love you buddy and I will pray for you and think of you all the time. Thanks for all you have given me and everyone you touch. Just keep being your awesome self!
December 11th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Hi Andrew,
It is so fun to do school work with you and chat about great movies and books. You are such a joy to be around. I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to be teaching you at home. I really enjoyed reading all of the information on your website. Like the video of you singing, too!
See you next week!
Have a great weekend,
Julie
December 11th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
Hi Andrew,
I talk to your grandmother every once in a while. She is a great lady and she told me she has been visiting with you until you feel a bit better, which hopefully will not be too long.
Your attitude is so vital to getting well real soon. Keep up your spirits and I hope to hear real good news about you soon.
Take care,
Morris
December 12th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Hey Schmandrew! Our computer is fixed now so we can send you messages or chat again! We’ve really missed that. Take care buddy- I’ll try calling your mom tomorrow. Smell you later.
Val
December 15th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Hi Andrew, I really liked seeing you and hearing your voice on the video! I am celebrating wtih you that the radiation is over. I really like your head art! Have a wonderful week, I am praying for you and your fam! God bless. Nadine
December 16th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Andrew,
We really enjoyed meeting you, your sister and mom this past weekend at Sun Valley. We are happy that we were able to share dinner with you and that you chose to come here to celebrate. It looks by the photos that you enjoyed yourself while you were here, that’s good.
We had to leave before you went bowling but it looks like you and your sister had a good time down in the bowling alley. I am really glad that you have this website so that we and everyone else understands your journey and are witness to just what a shining spirit you are. We look forward to seeing you in Boise in the not too distant future.
Kathryn, Brett, and Theo Thomason
December 23rd, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Hi Andrew,
I am very very hapy and glad to see you that your are doing great.I beleive you remember me I worked in Albertsons along with your mom.I am currently in Beaverton,Oregon.I recently learnt about the diagonosis and treatment ; thanks in tons for Mike Young to share it with me.I read all your journey and I bet u are a brave kiddo and I pray god to give all strength and get well soon. I was very happy to hear you in video and you smile worth millon dollors…keep smiling…Tatoo in head is very cute as you are…
we had lot of fun and good time last year during my visit to your home and few Indian festivals. I am thinking those days and I really miss you,Taylor & Britaney.I beleive you keep picking on Taylor
…I will be regulary reading the updates and will keep you in prayers always.
Britaney,
Hope you are doing great and you are one of the brave person whom I knew hence I bet you will be taking things with lot of courage. Please share your number. I wish to hear you , andrew and taylor. My mail Id priya0329@gmail.com.
With Love and Prayers
Priya
December 29th, 2008 at 12:43 am
Hey, Andrew . . . I saw your mom and Taylor at church today and your mom gave me your card. I’ve been thinking about you a lot. Sorry I didn’t call or come over. It sounds like a lot has happened since I saw you in the hospital. I like the new haircut . . . much better than your weird mohawk. I’ll try to be better at checking in on you guys, and hopefully you’ll be well enough to make it back to church soon. Take care,
Sister Wardle
December 31st, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Andrew,
i am a friend of Amy Nelson. I came to this link thrrough her blogspot. I have an 8yr old boy, and perhaps that is why i am touched so much by your story. The courage that you have at such a young age is amazing! Your pictures show a little boy full of joy. i pray that you will come out the winner. A child’s faith is amazing! Remember to pray and to keep your spirits high, so many people are cheering for you.
Happy New Year!
Becky Maness
January 15th, 2009 at 5:17 am
Hey little guy!
I’m sooooo glad you got to enjoy a great Christmas!!!! I really hope you enjoy your life and try to look past the pain. You seem like an Excellent role model for a lot of people in my scool. My mom died of cancer last November and it touches my heart to see you so happy!!!!! Keep on fighting! =)
Happy New Years!!!
Love,
Sofia
January 15th, 2009 at 10:27 am
Hi Andrew,
I am glad you are doing well. Hang in there, buddy! Thanks for your good attitude, I sent your Mom a cartoon with an idea for some head art…I don’t know if she told you about it. It is a bald person getting a bowling ball tattooed on their head. Just an idea for a laugh! Hope you are feeling better after the chemo. God bless you! You and your family are in my prayers. See you soon. Nadine
January 19th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Hi, Andrew,
It was fun chatting with you at the eye doctor’s office today. You are an amazing person! So brave and so cheerful. Your mom and sister are also very brave. Your mom is very busy, I know, but remind her to sign you and Taylor up for family camp at Camp Rainbow Gold. You will have a wonderful time!
The advice I can give you as a fellow cancer survivor is to recognize the love and blessings you have. I predict that some day you and your family will be back to your normal life like it was B.C. (before cancer). The only difference will be that you will be stronger and wiser!
Good luck with your studies, but don’t worry too much. Work on getting well, and your education will become easier.
P.S. Thank you for your opinion on the sunglasses I was trying on–I bought them.
Your new friend,
Fran
January 21st, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Andrew, I look at your website every day so I can see how you are doing. I am so glad you haven’t been too sick with the chemo. I miss you alot and I will come out and see you as soon as I can. Stay brave and remember we all love you, Love, Nana
January 21st, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Dear Andrew, I ldidn’t get to talk to your Grandma and Grandpa Sunday at church. I usually get a report about your progress. i am thinking of youo and praying that you are getting better. i know the treatments are tough, but you are strong. Sending you love good wishes and prayers. Mary Goddard
January 24th, 2009 at 12:09 am
Hey Andrew
You dont know me, but I’ve heard about you through your Aunt Val and I always come here and read about your progress. Im so happy things are always getting better. You are a great young man and such an inspiration. Much love.
Jana
January 30th, 2009 at 1:46 am
Hey there Andrew & Brittany! I check your site regularly but thought I would leave a note and let you know that I still keep you in my thoughts. I LOVE the videos. Your positive attitude and smiling face brings a tear to my eye every time. Hang in there big guy!
As always Brittany let me know if there is anything I can do to help you
February 3rd, 2009 at 7:01 pm
hope you feel better andrew. we miss you at school! hope you get to visit soon.
February 5th, 2009 at 10:14 am
Hi Andrew,
Just catching up on your prognosis, and making sure that things are going well for you. It sounds like some of the treatments are giving you a little trouble. We are sorry to hear that, but know that it is doing you great things. You keep plugging away at being strong, and keep smiling. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You are definately an inspiration to us all!!
Chris, Helen, Zack and family
February 6th, 2009 at 12:02 am
Hello Andrew, I have been looking at your site this evening and thinking what a brave little boy you are, and so special! I am so glad you have so many loving family members and friends around you during this time. I wish you the best of luck and recovery, and that all looks nothing but up from here on out. My son is only 8 and I feel absolutely blessed to have had the chance to raise a child here on earth with my husband, his father.Children are perhaps one of the most amazing blessings there is, and I know you are nothing but to your family. May God bless you and keep you safe and in good spirits. I know you are going to do great!
February 6th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Hello Andrew!
I believe we’ve only met you once, (you were really little) but I’m your Grandma Jenny and Grandpa Randy’s niece. I want you to know that we are thinking of you. Heavenly Father loves you and knows what you’re going through right now. When you are feeling especially sad or not so well, think of Him and He will comfort you! We are praying for you! Let your Mom know how much we are ‘pullin’ for her too! Taylor too!
Take care and we love you all! Darcie
February 19th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
Hi Andrew!!
Grampa&Grama Nelson were telling me about what is going on with you these days…sounds like it’s very rough! We are saying our prayers for you…there are a lot of folks who are thinking of you and wishing that heaps of blessings go your way. Keep your smile up and running….It is hard to smile when there is junk going on to make you sick,and i have not ever experienced what you are going through…but chin up the more you practice anything[smiling or laughing or burping?heh heh heh] the easier it becomes!! Here is a little joke…
Knock Knock! “Who’s there?”
Dwayne!!
Dwayne who??
Dwayne da Bathtub quick….I’m dwowning!!!
HAR DEE HAR HAR HAR!!!
Love to you ,,,,,eat some popcorn! Tutubon
February 19th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Hey andrew, Just a short note to tell you that we think of you so much and you are always in our prayers. Your Grandma Jenny keeps us updated on your progress an struggles. You are a special boy with such a good attitude. Much love to you, your Momma and Daddy and sissy Taylor.
February 20th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Hi, Andrew!
I was reading your blog today and want to say, “Hang in there, buddy! I’m sorry for your nausea and hope the doctors will help you get it under control. I enjoyed your mom’s remark that you’re waiting for your eyelashes to fall out. I remember losing them at the very last. AND it was quite the novelty for me watching them grow back!
I think of you often since we met at the eye doctor’s office. (I did get those sunglasses of which you approved! I like them a lot. ) I wish you and your family well and hope you have enjoyed the sunshine the last couple of days!
February 21st, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Hi Andrew! I’m a friend of your Aunt Val’s. She is so proud of you and thinks you’re so brave! She talks about you all of the time, so I thought I’d check in and tell you to keep up the great work and positive spirits! My mom is a cancer survivor and she says it’s her spirits that helped her through it!
Take care!
February 26th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Hi Andrew, I have the pleasure of working with your mother! She was telling me the other day about the immanent balding episode and I can’t wait to see the results. Your mother is very proud of you; if you didn’t already know that.
She tells me that you are an “extreme” optimist and that you have been a true hero throughout this whole experience. A “hero” you say? Dictionary.com defines a hero as, “a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.” While you may not be a man in physical stature, you definately are handling this chapter of your life as good as any “man” would hope to, and with many heroic qualities to boot.
There is one thing that is hard for “heroes” though, and that is allowing others to nurture them when they have been wounded in battle. So remember, God has given you many people to help nurture you back to health (especially your mom, sister, and grandparents) and letting them care for you (and yes even fuss over you) provides them a blessing and ultimately lets you put more effort in to healing. Lean into God, he doesn’t cause hard things to happen to us, but allows them to happen so that we can grow from the experience. He also tells us in the Bible that he will not give us more than we can handle.
Keep up the good work and progress, Hero Vanderploeg, you are an inspiration to this man!
February 26th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Andrew, You met me and my dog Rocky a couple of summers ago. Rocky is a therapy dog at St Luke’s he visits kids all the time. He told me that he would love to come see you when you feel like it. Have your mom call me 424 1382, if you would like to have a Rocky visit. Love to you, Wendy Stevens
February 26th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
HI ANDREW, I HOPE TO COME AND SEE YOU SOON. I AM HAPPY TO HEAR YOU ARE DOING WELL. I WILL TRY TO CALL YOU SOON, MISS YOU . ED
February 26th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
ANDREW!!!!! My BFF! What is happenin? I love you!
February 27th, 2009 at 3:21 am
Hi Andrew!!
thought it was about time i popped by and said Hi to you, i’m an internet friend of your Gran Kay, (we call her mad woman) lol
so how you doing young man??? i have been reading many of your updates and i still see you smiling here!! well done you keep doing what you are so far and i can see you doing really well!!!
well a bit about me…. I’m Liesa (pronounced Lisa) i am 48 years old a nana to 8 grandkids… i have 6 kids all but 1 grown up now… i live on the south east coast of the UK called Brighton, yep we have one to!! i know your gran is at Brighton Colarado i do think its funny….. cant tell you how many people live here just to many sometimes….. we have thousands come to Brighton from the inner cities… loads from london……
today so far the weather is gorgeous!! sun shinning brightly still fresh but nice…. my dog enjoys being outside when its like this…. i have a great dane called Diesel, hes 19 months old and huge!!!
not sure if we can put pictures on here but may send some to your gran so she can show u me and the dog!!!
well i suppose i have to go get washed and dressed as its 9.20 in the morning here and my youngest has gone to school (shes Lauren and shes 13) i have to go do somethings in the town
anyway would be nice to say hello!!
take care young man hope your soon fixed!!!
love and hugs
Liesa xxxxxx
February 28th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Hi Andrew……Keep your spirits and determination up. You are doing GREAT. Wendy and I and Rocky will come visit you when it’s OK to do so. See # 98 above. Jack Stevens…
March 17th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Hello, Andrew. I am a friend of your dad’s from high school and I wanted you to know that we are thinking of you! My dad was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2006 (Oligodendroglinoma) and so our family has been dealing with all the stuff that comes along with this sort of thing. We hope that you are having a good day today and if you’re even in the Colorado mountains we would love to meet you!
-Beth Garst and, her dad, Ike
March 26th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Hi Andrew,
We are friends of your Grandma Jenny’s. We stay in her Cape Cod house a lot. My little girl has to go to the hospital alot in Boston so we stay in Sagamore for the week.
You are truly an amazing kid. My little girl had to have a feeding tube as well. Her’s had a little valve on it like a beach ball that went into her stomach. She no longer has it.
I loved the pictures of you shaving heads!! You are an inspiration to all. Hope you feel better soon.
Debbie, Steve, Lacey and Logan Warner
March 29th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
we are doing some fun stuff in class and your website is very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 2nd, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Hi Andrew,
My mom Annie is friends with your Auntie Amy at Amica. We have been praying for you every night. We hope you feel better soon! I am 8 years old too. My sister Rachel is 5 years old. My mom hopes you feel better! And she thinks you are a brave little soldier.
April 8th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
Andrew,
I am so sorry to hear that you are sick. I know that you are a strong boy and that you will fight and get better. I’ve known other kids who got sick and now are doing well. I believe in you!
You know, you were always one of my favorite students and I still belive that you are a special little boy. I think about you every day and you should know that you are in my heart.
Work hard on your studies because when you’re able, you can go back to school and show them what you know!!
Read loads of books, get smart, be strong and take good care of yourself.
Love always,
Mrs. Reynolds
April 16th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Andrew,
I have been following all of your stories on your web page for the past several months. Your web site is really neat. I especially enjoy your videos! Well, I must say, that the Study Center at Whitney just isn’t the same without your smiling face peeking in at the door at the bottom of the stairs! You are such a smart young man especially in math! I think you have already passed all of your mutiplication facts – last year! Mrs. Moon and I sure miss you! Take care and we hope to see you soon when our new school building is open! Bye for now!
Mrs. Gordon
April 29th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Andrew,
I continue to keep track of your progress through your website and say a prayer for you every day. I do hope you get to go home from the hospital today, but want you to know that it was very brave and smart of you to know you maybe needed to stay one more night. You are a very smart young man. Keep sending the videos, as we all love watching them.
Love, Beth ( your cousin in Colorado)
May 1st, 2009 at 7:11 am
HI Andrew:
It is a pleasure reading about such a brave person. You are an inspiration to those around you. My hopes and prayers are with you and I will pass on your message- your fight is a hard one – but from what I can tell – you are up to the task – All the Best.
Janet
(a friend of your Aunt Amy)
May 6th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Hey Andrew
Your Dad and I used to work together when he was working for Sunbelt Industries. I still work for Sunbelt in southern California. I check in on your website occasionally to see how you are doing. Anyway, just thought I would drop you a line to tell you that you are an inspiration to me because you are one tough guy. Hang in and get well. I’m pulling for you.
Pete
May 27th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Hi, been thinking of you. I liked your star wars update, and I’m glad you are feeling better!
May 27th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Hi Andrew,
We enjoyed watching your videos. And we are happy to hear that you did well in your last chemo treatment. I am going to work in Montana soon and I hope to get a couple of days off to come to Boise and see you. But until then, I will keep checking in on how you’re doing on this website. Take care and our prayers are with you.
Ed King
June 13th, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Hi Andrew,
It has been awhile since we last wrote. I have been keeping up with your activities( sounds like the prom was a blast!).
I am glad your N/G tube has been removed…and that your are doing OK with your eating. I hope your blood counts improve. It would be sad to think that they may need to postpone your next chemo…I know you are getting the very best care and are surrounded by so many folks who love you and are praying for you and your family.
Keep smiling…that beautiful smile.( heh…a cavity..OH YUCK!!!). Wouldn’t it great if it just disappeared!
Talk to you later,
Bill and Cindy (Rachel’s aunt and uncle in connecticut.)
July 2nd, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Hi Andrew:
I am a former business associate of Albertsons, Inc. I have been following your progress since I first heard of your diagnosis. Someone your age should not have to go through such a terrible thing. My husband and my daughter and I have all survived cancer in various forms, so we know a thing or two about fighting cancer.
They say that God does not give you more than you can handle (hard to accept sometimes) and that once you have gone through something like this, you are a stronger and more compassionate person.
I wish you all the best and a full recovery. Please get well and know that strangers like me are praying for you.
Sincerely,
Coleen Reed
Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend.
July 8th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Hey Schmandrew- What do you call the largest computer you can buy?
A big Mac!
Sorry- I don’t know very many good jokes and Cailin wanted to tell you “Orange you glad I didn’t say banana” for the millionth time. Sorry you’re not feeling so great today- I hope you get feeling better soon!
July 8th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Hi, Andrew. I am a childhood friend of your dad’s and your Aunt Val’s. I wanted to let you know how thoroughly entertaining your movies have been. I really like the one with the storm trooper. Please keep up the cinema magic and I hope you get to feeling better.
July 8th, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Hi there Andrew,
My name is Shana and I am a friend of your Aunt Val’s. I just wanted to tell you that I have been thinking about you and praying for you, too…. your Aunt Val just left a really funny joke about the Big Mac – hee hee hee Val
I’m sorry that this was a yucky day for you, and I hope that tomorrow finds you feelings lots lots better.
July 8th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Hi Andrew! I hope you get to feeling better soon. My thoughts are with you and I will do everything in my power to help. I am a commitee member to the Lincoln County Relay For Life (in Libby Montana) and I hope you would give me the honor of purchasing a luminaria bag in honor of you. Please let me know if you would like me to do that.
Many thoughts to you!
Liz
July 9th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Hi Andrew.
My name is Danielle, and I live in Canada. I’ve been following your website for awhile now (your Aunt Val told be about you) and I just wanted to let you know what a brave guy I think you are! Sending you hugs and best wishes from the north!
July 9th, 2009 at 5:33 am
hi andrew! what a brave guy you are. i know it’s got to be hard sometimes, but you got a great family, and lots of friends pulling for you. i am a friend of your aunt val’s, so i hope you will count me as your friend, too. i live in Iowa right on the mississippi river. mark twain used to live in my town when he was a young man. and if you read the records of early river explorers, they mention the same bluffs and the large bend in the river we have right here at Muscatine. it gives you a real sense of history.
well that is enough about where i live. i am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers andrew. God bless.
tom.
July 9th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Hi Andrew!
I’m a friend of your Aunt Val’s, and I just wanted to say that I think you are very brave!
Kristen from Maryland.
July 9th, 2009 at 7:56 am
Hi Andrew!
I am friends with your Aunt Val and wanted to come let you know that I think you are very strong and brave! I’m sorry you haven’t been feeling very well the last few days but I hope that you are feeling much better today!! I also wanted to let you know that you have the greatest, brightest smile!! Sending hugs and good thoughts your way!
Emily in Florida
July 9th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Hi Andrew.
I am a friend of your Aunt Val’s I just wanted to leave you a message and say that I think you are very brave and strong little boy. You have been in my prayers and willl continue to pray for you and send thoughts your way.
Kristi in Virginia
July 9th, 2009 at 9:51 am
Hey Andrew,
I am also a friend of your Aunt Val. You are a brave boy. My daughter had an NG tube a long time ago for different reasons. I know they aren’t fun at all(she didn’t like it either) and I am proud of you for getting through it.
-Jo
July 9th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Hi, Andrew. I’m another friend of your Aunt Val. I’m so sorry to hear that you’re having a hard time right now, and I admire how brave you are. You’ll be in my prayers.
Lori in Detroit
July 9th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Hi from New York City! I know your Aunt Val from the internet and wanted to stop in to say hi to you. You are one brave boy. I’ll be thinking about you and praying for you.
Danielle
July 9th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Hey Andrew
I was here before but am stopping by again to say hello. I know about you through your aunt Val and always stop by to see how you are doing. You are a very brave young man.
I hope you start feeling better soon and Ill keep you in my thoughts.
Jana
Salem, Oregon
July 13th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Hi Andrew,
I work at the same place your Mom does and have been reading your website today. My gosh you are a very strong and brave young man and I know your family must be very proud of you.
I know it’s hard, but you hang in there and keep fighting… You can beat this darn stuff!
I hope you are feeling better soon…
Your in my thoughts and prayers young man,
Tonya
July 13th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Hi Andrew
I live in Chicago and saw your website. I have 6 children and 8 grandchildren. Two of my grandchildren have feeding tubes and they will always have them because they are not able to swallow. They are twins and are 11 years old and are very happy. I just wanted to drop in and say hello and to tell you I hope you feel better and I will hold you up in my prayers. Jesus bless you.
Rebecca
July 13th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Hi Andrew,
I’m another friend of your Aunt Val’s…and I live all the way over in Australia.
I just wanted to say that I’m sorry you’re feeling bad right now, but that I’ve heard that you’re very brave and very strong, so you deserve good things!
Hugs and get well soon wishes from Kate and Maia
July 14th, 2009 at 8:38 am
Hi Andrew,
I’m a friend of your Aunt Val (she’s pretty popular!!!) and I wanted to drop in and let you know that I think you are sooo brave! I love looking at your pics.
You are in my prayers.
Anika
New York City
July 14th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Andrew…just stop in to see how you are doing. Sorry you are having a tough time right now. Hang in. I’m thinking REALLY good thoughts about you on a regular basis.
July 19th, 2009 at 8:10 am
I’m a friend of Brad and Valerie Nielsen’s, Stay strong Andrew. You are such a brave little boy. You will remain in my prayers. Love Clint, Rachael, and Nelson Miller
July 26th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
We miss you Andrew! We are hoping we can come visit you soon. Take Care!
From Your Friends
Deena, Steve, Vance, Macy, Lucas & Maiya Winterton
I am excited for you to meet little Maiya she is five months now and very chunky!
July 28th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
Hang in there! You can make it through!! I wasn’t sure if I could, but I decided I would, so I did!
I wrote you a note on another page.
Your Friend,
Brandon Hammett
July 29th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Hi Andrew, I knew your mom when she was growing up she was a very good freind to my daughter Mandy. I just saw this about you on facebook. I am sorry you have been sick. we will pray for your speedy recovery. I love the pictures of you. you have the nicest smile!! Tell your mom I love her and will pray for you and your family.
August 1st, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Hi Andrew,
Sorry you’re feeling bad. My mom told me she saw your mom in the hospital and you are my friend so I wanted to say I’m thinking about you. Keep having fun.
Kaden
August 1st, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Andrew,
When I heard about your situation and have read all that you have been through it breaks my heart. I want you to know you were such a sweet boy to have in primary in the vista ward and I couldn’t choose a better kid as a friend for my boy. We keep you in our prayers.
Bernadette
August 10th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Hi Andrew,
I just want to say, keep up the good fight buddy. Stay positive about everything. Your mind is a very powerful thing, and if you keep the attitude that everything will be okay, and just know within yourself deep down you will overcome this, amazing things will happen. Stay strong, and keep having fun. My prayers are with you.
-EN
August 10th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
Hey Andrew,
I remember being your age, and all I did was play video games. Heck, I’m 18 now, and all I do is play video games. Unfortunately, I’m starting college soon, so I have more important things to focus on. Enjoy gaming while you’re a kid dude, because you’re not going to have much time for them once you’re an adult! I sure wish I could be a kid again. Anyway, keep your chin up. While it may seem like you’re missing out now, the world’s not going anywhere. It’s just waiting for you.
I saw something your mom posted on a gaming site, so I figured I’d come by and say hello. I’m sure you’re tired of people saying they’re sorry for you, so I’m not going to do that.
-James
August 10th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
Hi Andrew or is it Andy
I read about you in a post your Father made on the Kotaku website, so I thought I would pop over and say hello!
How’s your day gone today, fella?
Hope your making progress and keeping good, positive thoughts going.
I live all the way over here in England, a place called St Albans, its a fascinating little city with a lot of history behind it, to be exact, though Monday to Friday I work in a place called Birmingham. Its supposed to be British summertime over here, holiday season, but as I look out the window all I can see is rain..typical rainy English weather!
I work as an artist for a computer games firm called “CodeMasters”, maybe you have heard of us? We make lots of cool racing games, and a few other sports and action games. Lots of fun….and beats working for a living
Keep strong Andrew, all the best for the future.
Jamie
August 10th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Andrew –
Stay strong, buddy! It’s good to see you smiling. I stumbled on your website through another link.
Hang in there and keep your spirits up!
August 10th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
I’m a 30 year old man and can say without a shadow of doubt that you are stronger than I am. Know that God loves you and my family will keep you in our prayers.
August 10th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Yo Andrew,
I read about you from your dad back at a site I frequent and I have to say you’re one tough little guy. I can’t imagine the things you’re going through, but I just want to wish you luck and try to give you the spirit to rock on.
Hope you get better little man
August 10th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
Andrew,
Hello from Charleston, SC! We don’t know each other, but I wanted to write and wish you all the best! Your mother seems to love you very much, and I’m sure she is not the only one. Take care buddy!
August 10th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Hi Andrew,
I am an avid reader of Kotaku and just wanted to let you know I saw your dad’s comment about you. He cares about you very much and from the comments on your website I can tell many other people do as well. It’s good to see you like games so much, I have been playing since I was 4 years old and it got me though many tough times. I hope to see you better soon!
August 10th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Andrew,
I had leukemia when I was about the same age as you. Bone cancer, essentially. I saw your dad post on a website (Kotaku), and I thought I’d say hey. I think the only thing that got me through chemo was my old Nintendo (8 bit, with the rectangle controllers). It may seem scary, but take it from a survivor that you’re a very brave boy. I wish I’d had the internet back then. Your family seems to have really gone all out for you with this site! I especially love that Daily Prophet paper. Brilliant!
Just be sure to get really good at whatever games they have laying around so you can destroy all the friends you’ll have when you get better. Show them you were busy.
August 10th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
Hi Andrew,
A big hello from Singapore! I came across your site in one of the Kotaku comments sections. After reading through your stories I just want to say you’re one tough kid! Hang in there, and I wish you the best of luck. Stay positive and don’t let anything get you down.
August 10th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Hello there Andrew,
You don’t know me but I have been reading about your story. It’s kids like you that keep me going too. I also have an illness and even take some chemotherapy drugs to help treat my Crohn’s Disease. I know it’s gotta be hard to stay happy and sometimes you might wonder “Why me?”, but you are a great kid and you’ll get through this!
Hope you are feeling better soon and you can get back to doing what you love.
Sincerely, Steven
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!!!
November 4th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Happy Birthday Andrew! Hope you enjoy your day!
November 4th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Hey, Andrew! Happy Birthday!
Loved your Halloween costume. Super cool.
Have a great one,
Nicole
(We’ve never met, but I am a friend of your Dad’s from high school. Your Dad is a very funny person – you should ask him about the time we made a movie in a parking lot!)
November 7th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Hi Andrew,
Just checking in to see if you had a great birthday! Your German Cjocolate cake really sounded good. Did you have a little ice cream with it, too? Hope you are able to go home soon.
Thinking of you lots and lots. Uncle John said to say, hello, too!
Aunt Joyce
November 14th, 2009 at 12:44 am
Andrew… DUDE! You are getting your hair back! Your picture reminded me that I need to trim up my amazon forest on my head. You are looking great! Glad to hear you are feeling so much better! Hope you enjoy the presents we sent you! We all love and miss you!
Uncle Brad, Aunt Val, Crazy Cailin, Bouncy Brayden
November 15th, 2009 at 7:54 am
Andrew,
Grandma Kay told me that you were going to be going home. We are so happy to hear that. I like the picture of you opening your birthday presents when you got home. I am sure that was really a lot of fun. I also liked the picture that Grandpa Leon took when you were at the hospital playing Monopoly. I bet it was good to see your Grandpa Leon last week. Take care of yourself and I will be checking in on you with the Web site and with Grandma Kay.
Lots of Love and kisses, too,
Aunt Joyce
November 17th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Hi , Andrew I just read your incredible story while I looking on The Painted Chair web-site,
it directed me to read about you . You are an amazing young boy with great strength and
courage. I to have a ten year old son Paul and twelve old daughter Marie who likes wi-wi and soccer . I’am going to have them write you a letter so you can now have pen-pals in Pa. They can tell you all about themselves in their letter.
WE will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Good luck with school and yours treatments we routing for you in PA. And dont eat too much Turkey on Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!
Debbie ONeill
November 19th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Thanks for letting me know about your website. It was neat to read through. I hope you enjoyed your second birthday. You will have to tell me all about it when you come into the clinic. You still owe me a game of guess who. I’ll beat you one of these days.
Sarah
November 25th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Hey Andrew!!
Wanted to drop you a note to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Hoping you’ll be able to eat some turkey and mashed potatoes with gravey. YUM!! I commented on your birthday picture about your hair. All of us in Colorado will be thinking of you and tomorrow and you are still always in our prayers. Tell Taylor we all say hello to her, too.
Have a great day, Andrew.
Your cousin Beth in Colorado
November 28th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Hey Andrew.
I know I’m a little late to the party but I just found your dad’s post on Kotaku and wanted to say “Hi and best wishes.” from Montreal, Canada. I see you’re doing well and I hope you had an awesome Thanksgiving.
It’s alot of the same up here in Canada, but Montreal is a beautiful city and I hope you get to visit some day, it’s one of the oldest cities in the US and Canada and we have a meal that’s made of French Fries, Gravy and Cheese (Definitely the best part of living here.) Living here, I do know how to do something kinda neat:
J’espere que vous etes joyeux et forte.
Keep fighting the good fight and don’t let the man get you down.
January 5th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Andrew,
I heard you are going in for tests since finishing your last round of chemo. I wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and praying that all goes well. It sounds like you had a good Christmas. I think I am all shopped out and ready to get back to some kind of routine. Say hello to your family and Happy New Year to you and Taylor! Good luck to you today.
Love, Your cousin Beth in CO
January 6th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
YAAAAAYYYY Andrew!!!!!!
We are all so happy to hear the great news about your test results today. I know this has been a very good day for you and your family. Keep taking good care of yourself and keep up that positive attitude that impresses me so much. You need to post more pictures – I actually think you are quite handsome with or without hair, and I can’t say that about many people!!!! You are still in our prayers.
We love you here in Colorado – Your cousin Beth
January 7th, 2010 at 12:35 pm
Andrew,
I used to work with your Dad. Just checking in to see how your are doing. Keep up the FANTASTIC recovery. Oh, by the way, Happy Birthday.
Peter
February 20th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
ANDREW!!!!!
YES, no news certainly is good news!!! I am just checking in to see how you’re doing and it sounds like you are doing very well. All of us in Colorado are so glad to hear this. So, how did you like the philharmonic? Any good? It is foggy and snowy here today and I am getting very tired of the cold weather. I am ready for spring. We all think of you often and continue to say prayers for you. You take care, and I am looking forward to a new webcam from you.
We all love you – Your Cousin Beth
February 23rd, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Andrew,
I do not know you….but, I know your grandma and grandpa….Randy and Barb and some of your aunts and uncles. I was so sad to hear about what you were going through….and am now happy to hear you are doing better!!! I send so much love and many prayers to you!!! I would love to meet you……maybe that can be arranged. : )
keep on keepin on……
love,
Marla
March 22nd, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Hi, Andrew,
I wasn’t able to attend St. Baldrick’s this year. I would have loved to hear you speak! I’m glad you’re past all the bad stuff. From now on I hope your life is just good stuff!
I would like to invite you and your family to attend this year’s Relay for Life. It’s a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. I think you would enjoy it. There is a dinner for survivors and a whole lot of activities. For more information, contact the American Cancer Society office, or check out the event website http://www.adarelay.com.
Best wishes to you and your family!
Fran Cantwell
March 25th, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Hi Andrew!!!
Wow, that was very sad giving you a hug goodbye at school today…. Not that it is really goodbye, of course. And, in reality, it is a very happy time for you. You are finally getting to go back to school, and that’s what we all wanted for you. We have just been friends for so long now, that I will really miss seeing you so much. I willl still come visit though!! I’ll stop by at your recess time so that I can talk to you sometimes. You have such a nice teacher and classmates. You are in very good hands.
I’m also so excited about your upcoming trip to Florida. Can’t wait to hear all about that!!
Email me, OK? juliemorgan111@hotmail.com
See you soon.
Love you,
Julie