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12/6/04 Hello again Mrs. Robey. I don't know how encouraging my letters are, but I know that writing them sure makes me feel better and feel like I am writing a letter to you and your family. I just wanted to say that I am praying you all of you. I know that the Christmas season must be incredibly difficult and I know that some grieving is still going on, but this season is a time for us to recognize that we are God's children and that even though we have lost many dear friends and family members on this earth, God sent his son, knowing that he would die, to earth. We should celebrate God's sacrifice and celebrate the fact that he made a way to heaven for us and our loved ones. We should also make a special point to make God's message clear to our lost loved ones. Heaven is real, but hell is equally real. I mainly just wanted to say Merry Christmas, but I think I ended up telling a story about the importance of the holiday season and sharing the Gospel. I just want you to know that I am praying you and I hope that you all have a wonderful Christmas.
P.S. I grieve everyday for my spiritually dead brother, especially during the holidays, because I know all too well how real hell is and I know that if he died today there could be no comfort in the fact that he is in heaven because he would most likely go to hell for all eternity. Michael Barrett
12/17/04 Marla, I feel led to let you know, that in midst "business" of this sacred season, there remains... a sweet, and special stillness - in my heart, for you. I continue to love you, the only way I really know how - at this point - with my prayers. Please know that I have not forgotten you, or Rachel. Oh how I wish, that we could have but a small taste of what she is feasting on this Christmas... the Glory of Heaven. If only we could, then surely, our joy would be complete - not to be contained by the bonds of this earth, or our human limitations. That is my prayer for you this season, sweet sister... for God to grant you the ability to grasp, what most of us cannot... Heavenly joy. I pray it for you fervently, and faithfully. May He completely baptize you, with His Heavenly joy, and leave you... with His perfect peace. Peace that defies definition - such that it would cause the trumpets to pause, and leave the Angels standing in awe.... If I could be granted but one request this Christmas, that would be it. So that's what I am doing, asking.
1/9/05 I just want to say that I think of Rachel and her family often. I never met Rachel nor her family, but they have touched my heart like no other. I would rush every morning when I awoke to check the progress on Rachel, and on May 4th my heart dropped and felt so empty. I have never prayed as hard for anyone or anything as I did for Rachel in my lifetime. I continue to check the website to see how her family is doing, I know it's hard not to question God when death occurs, and it's so hard to hear everyone saying that she is in a better place, and they are right, but it still has to be the hardest thing in life to loose a child. I don't have children, and don't know the feeling, but I read and feel the pain in Marla's stories, and it breaks my heart. Marla this email is written for you, and I just wanted to let you know that your family will continue to be in my prayers. Marla also just know and remember that Rachel has touched so many lives in her 16 years of living, and it makes me think back and wonder how many lives I have touched in my 36 years, and hope I have touched a fourth of what Rachel touched in her 16 years. Rachel was and is a true blessing, so stay strong and hold on to your Faith. Lolita
1/15/05 i read your story. i was so sad to see that things would get worse when you had thought that you were in remission. i could never imagine the pain you and your family went through. you are very pretty and i really wish it could have been me instead of you
1/19/05 Dear Family of Rachel, My name is Amanda and I go to school at MVNU (Mount Vernon Nazarene University). I did not know your daughter but rather I stumbled on this site somehow or another. I read her story and she seemed to be an amazing young lady. It touched my heart reading all the things that you and your daughter went through. I can only imagine how hard that was to deal with. I just wanted to tell you that I will be praying for you and your family. I read this poem when my friend died in a car accident. It happened right after graduation, I found out when came back from vacation and I found this helpful to me. Words of Hope (by Helen Steiner Rice):
All who believe in God's mercy and grace
will meet their loved ones face to face
Where time is endless and joy unbroken
And only the words of are spoken.
May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always,
Strength in the companionship of those who share your loss,
And peace in the promise that life is everlasting.
I know that you will miss her, but she is not dead she is just living with her Lord and Savior. There will be a time to see her again. Just know that she is in a better place and that she is looking down on you. So remember the good times and flash her a little smile when you look to the heavens. You are in my prayers, Amanda
1/24/05 I know that some time has past, but I recently came across you web site today 1/24/05. This web site is so beautiful! Even though I didn't know Rachel, I am sure that she is smiling down at you every day. Your daughter went through such a difficult experience and I can understand some what because I had cancer also at the age of 20. I am in remission! Please know that you and your family and especially Rachel on in my thoughts from this day on. I will continue to fight for Rachel!
2/18/05 Marla, I wanted you to know that I made a donation today in Rachel's memory to the Country Cares for Kids Radiothon that 102.5 the Bull puts on every year. I hope my donation and the donations of so many others will help the researchers at St. Jude's to find a cure so that no other family has to go through what you have gone through. I think of you often and pray for you more...may God give you the strength to daily carry on.
For those of you reading this post on weloverachel.com, I encourage you to also make a donation to this radiothon in Rachel's memory. It is so important, not only for the survival of the many that are sick, but for those that are left behind when a loved one is lost. Let's all pull together so that, one day, this will never happen again.
Rachel, sweet angel in heaven...although I never met you, you touched my life and the lives of so many others through your amazing strength and awesome faith in God. You are SO missed!
3/23/05 Happy Birthday Rachel. I will love you forever! Mary Rose
3/23/05 Happy Birthday Rachel! I love you SO much!! I think about you everyday!! I love you! Love, Andee ~*BFF*~
3/23/05 Thinking of you during this bittersweet first birthday without your sweet Rachel. While I never met Rachel, she continues to occupy my mind, a true testimony that she has changed the lives of many. Pleading with God for an indescribable peace to cover you. Love, Amy Whitlark
3/24/05 Marla, Although I still pray for you, everyday - and I would not tell you that if it were not so - I haven't been to Rachel's web site since December. I could not sleep tonight, God weighted my heart, for you, once again....so I came to post a message to you - having no idea that today was Rachel's Birthday. If you can be comforted at all by His presence... please know that He is still calling upon His children to intercede on your behalf, precious sister, and fellow mother. If only I could do more. I must use every ounce of faith that I can call on to know that His sufficiency is not dependent on anything that I have, or don't have to offer you. So I will continue to pray. Day, or night, as He urges. I promise you that I will do that. Wherever you are in this difficult journey, and I could never pretend to know what you face, at every turn.... He has not left you, and He has not let us leave you
either... You are not alone, even in the darkness of night. Morning will come. He said it would. That's what I'm praying for.
4/7/05 Hey Marla! Man our d-group misses Rachel. I thought of her the other day, I remembered that we said that when we turn 18 we would go sky diving. It wont be the same without her, but when I do it, i will do it for her! I miss Rachel so much, I know its almost been a year but it feels like yesterday we were at Brekenridge. Our d-group just isnt the same without her, neither is our dance parties. But I know she is in a better place and i can't wait to see her again, hopefully not now but deffinately one day. I'm so jealuse she is getting to praise God all day long. But God works everything out for the good. We love you and miss you! Morgan Long
5/4/05 Thinking of you during this very difficult anniversary date. In fact, it’s rare that a day doesn’t go by that I don’t think of you, your family and Rachel. She’s amazing and not forgotten!!! Amy
5/4/05 We miss you sweet Rachel... we miss you!
5/4/05 Dear Richard, Marla and boys: Tim and I would like you to know that we paused in reflection of your family today. We felt that God's arms were around each of you today through "moments of memories". "Time truly goes by and doesn't make us forget but remember easier". I think of her so often in my busy days...I thank you for her "embracing feeling" that she has given us daily. My continual love to all of you today and always.!!!! Fondly, Kathy Busby
5/4/05 Hi Mrs. Robey: I just wanted you to know that I know that today was difficult for you. I thought about Rachel at school today. I talked to my friends at school about her and they remembered her too. I just wanted you to know I was thinking about her today and your family. lots of love, lawren
5/4/05 hi Mrs. Robey and Rich: I just would like to say I am thinking about your family today . I am real sorry Rich that you have to think about all of this again today. Stay Strong, your friend Tyler Busby
5/5/05 It's hard to believe it's been a year...I miss her more each day. Misty
5/6/05 You are not alone....ever.Never doubt His love and providence.As I sit here
my soul overflows with prayers of strength and comfort for you.I am at a loss of words......may this bring you comfort and peace which passes all understanding.-Psalm 60:1-4~" Hear my cry,O God;Attend to my prayer.From the end of the Earth I will cry to you,When my heart is overwhelmed For you have been a shelter for me,A strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of your wings."~
5/10/05 dear Rachel, it's been over a year now since you were called back home! I've been thinking a lot about you the past few weeks. All the fun memories there are to think about!! I had a rough day last week and I didn't want to talk to anyone about it but one of my good friends finally got me to share what was on my mind and i broke down crying right in front of her. I told her about you and i think she cried a little
too. i started telling so many funny stories about you that she was rolling on the ground laughing!! God does everything for a reason and you were his light on earth and you are still his light in death!! I miss you so much and cant wait to see you again!! Peter Kniskern
7/18/05 To the dear family of Rachel...My name is Jennifer, and I happened to stumble across your website dedicated to your beautiful daughter Rachel. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my heart sincerely goes out to you. It seems as if Rachel was a caring and compassionate person with a bright attitude and love for God. I am not sure why I stumbled across this website but I believe that there is a reason for everything. Whatever the reason, I have begun to pray for you. I have a close friend of mine going through a similar experience, and can relate in a small way.
My prayer for you is to know God's unfailing love, His abundant Grace, and Peace! I am sure that you have had people say these same things to you in church...but sometimes we need a little reminder. God has his hand on your life. I am also reminded of the footprints poem....
"When you looked back and saw only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you"
May God richly bless your life, and the everlasting memory of your daughter. Just know that there will be somone praying for you out here in British Columbia,Canada!
In Christ, Jennifer O'Gorman
"We can do no great things-only small things with great love." ~Mother Teresa
8/11/05 I don't even know Rachel or her family, but I really believe that this was on my screen for a reason. I wasn't looking for it, it just popped up. I have been having a hard time dealing with my fathers death. This month is the anniversary of the day. I was really having a pity party, and then I read of Rachel's story. My father lived his entire life and did amazing things. He raised 4 great kids, and was able to see his grandchildren laugh and run. Rachel, had so much to do and so many things to experience. However, in reading her memories and memorials, it seems she lived a full and loving life. I applaud you and your family for the courage you have getting through this and I thank you for giving me some too to get through my days. I will add you in my prayers at nite. God Bless! Now, I too, will always remember Rachel. Marie Montgomery
5/4/06 It’s been 2 years…Rachel isn’t forgotten and never will be. My prayers are with you and your family as you face this very difficult anniversary date. Love, Amy Whitlark
5/4/06 Forever in our hearts you will be...
5/14/06 What a beautiful daughter you have. I pray that I can hold my three as long as you held her. My prayer is for you to have peace in knowing she is with christ.... The Lawrence's, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
6/7/06 I am not even sure how I came about this site. I know it was some message from God. I have a daughter Hope who is 29, married with two children and has end stage ovarian cancer. I have been a mess for months having a hard time dealing with the fact I am going to lose my daughter to this horrible disease. You are so brave to be able to share your grief. Your daughter was so brave to be so young and to fight this terrible battle. I would love to hear some words of wisdom if you have any for the next few days. Hope is at home with hospice and not doing very well. She is battling a fever and having a hard time breathing. Thank you for sharing your story with me. Much Love, Antonia
6/11/06 I happened onto your very touching site in honor of Rachel this evening while trying to find information (regarding blood donations/ CNV negative) for a young friend in Alabama who's also suffering from AML and awaiting a bone marrow transplant. I've finally (praise the Lord) got my blood pressure low enough to donate, and am trying to learn everything possible about donating both blood and platelets for little Summer. I wanted to express my deepest sorrow and condolences about the passing of your precious daughter. I haven't been blessed with children yet, but I have two of the most precious little nieces (age 11 and 2 1/2); couldn't love anyone more than I love Becky's two girls. I'll remember ya'll in my thoughts and prayers.....God bless you! Perry Williams, Douglasville, GA
Summer Thompson's site at CaringBridge.org
http://www.caringbridge.org/cb/inputSiteName.domethod=search&siteName=summerthompson
My myspace page (links to Summer's and two other children's CB sites)
http://www.myspace.com/southernwx
Summer's page
http://home.comcast.net/~southernwx/Index.html
12/21/06 Thinking of you and your sweet Rachel during the holidays.
Amy Whitlark, Atlanta, GA
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