Taylor & Graham's January 2005 Guestbook

Email: rogjoc98@aol.com

Date: Monday January 31, 2005 23:02:31 GMT

Comments:

Dear Kirstin, Ian, Graham & Taylor,
I am grateful to read that things seem to be easing up as the pain management takes effect! Poor Graham! He sure didn't need the extra respiratory problems.
I pray every day for comfort, peace and understanding for your family especially, and for everyone who knows and loves you all.

Let me know if there's anything I can do.
Love,
Jocelyn (aka "JoJo")


Email: sargoforth@hotmail.com

Date: Monday January 31, 2005 21:52:07 GMT

Comments:

Kirsten, Ian, Braden, Taylor, Graham, Josh, Jim, & Delta,

Please know that my thoughts are with you during these times. I hope you are able to find strength from family, friends, and from all of whom love you.

All my best,
Sarah Goforth


Email: emilyhoke@yahoo.com

Date: Sunday January 30, 2005 07:30:06 GMT

Comments:

Loving and Missing you guys sooooooo much!!!

Emmy


Email: dcheung327@yahoo.com

Date: Saturday January 29, 2005 20:34:54 GMT

Comments:

Beautiful pictures...our thoughts and positive energy towards you and all your family members!

Cheung family...Sally's acupuncturist...


Email: nancy.urner@eddiebauer.com

Date: Thursday January 27, 2005 22:40:53 GMT

Comments:

Hello to you all!
I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Big...make that.....HUGE hugs going out to you.
xoxo,
Nancy K. Urner
LIVE STRONG


Email: tamcdonald@shaw.ca

Date: Thursday January 27, 2005 17:44:03 GMT

Comments:

Ian, Kirsten, Braden, Graham & Taylor
It's hard to know what to say, I can't imagine what your family is feeling.... me, I am bawling my eyes out.
Our hearts and thoughts are with all of you and I can feel all of the love for your family.
Sincerely, Tracy, Scott, Megan (6), Emily (4) McDonald (from the Cloverdale Paint clan)


Email: rebeccamcp@hotmail.com

Date: Monday January 24, 2005 19:22:36 GMT

Comments:

Your children are so beautiful and very fortunate to have so many caring family and friends. I am glad to learn that Graham and Taylor's pain will now be better controlled. I also hope that you'll now be able to get the rest you so deserve. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Rebecca McPeak


Email: auntscal@yahoo.com

Date: Monday January 24, 2005 17:21:11 GMT

Comments:

My prayer's and thoughts are with you and you family.
Love, Sally Wagner


Email: kcarpenter2004@earthlink.net

Date: Monday January 24, 2005 04:00:11 GMT

Comments:

HI guys! I'm happy to hear that you found a new pain medicine for the twins...I'm really looking forward to seeing you when I finally come home to visit!...with love... Thinking of you
Jade p.s. happy blated b-day Dink!!!


Email: ghavens60@harbornet.com

Date: Monday January 24, 2005 02:13:14 GMT

Comments:

Dear Ian, Kirsten, and Family.
All of you are in our prayers almost daily. We pray for your strength, love and patience. Our hearts are with all of you. I personally feel special that I got a chance to meet the twins at Whitney and Tom's house last spring. Of course, Braden was sitting next to me when she found that I could read..........It was a special night for me. Rien (remember him Kirsten) and I talk about all that is happening and he is praying his own special way - Cameron too. It is great that you have all that support....including a blood product of mine, Adam. He is providing a measure of strength for all of you as he has for me in the past few years. He is my son but also a special friend to me and to all of you. We will keep praying for all of you........
Don & Charlene


Email: julie.oliver@comcast.net

Date: Sunday January 23, 2005 21:59:39 GMT

Comments:

Dear Kristen and Ian,
This is from your OLD fourth grade teacher, Kristen, just wanting you both to know how much I am praying for your darling family daily. Love, Julie Oliver


Email: etholloway11@aol.com

Date: Sunday January 23, 2005 18:50:10 GMT

Comments:

I had so much fun with Braden. I hope we can play again sometime. I'm keeping Taylor and Graham in my prayers.
From Maggie Duwelius(from your
OLL PE class).


Email: susy.wilson@comcast.net

Date: Sunday January 23, 2005 04:35:09 GMT

Comments:

Kirsten and Ian,
I am thinking about you both daily and saying many special prayers for Graham and Taylor. Love you lots, Susan Wilson


Email: sbest@LHS.org

Date: Sunday January 23, 2005 00:15:22 GMT

Comments:

Greetings Kirsten, Ian, Braden, Graham, and Taylor,

I hope your transition back home has been a smooth one and that the twins are comfortable. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Give a special hello to my buddy, Braden. Please don't hesitate to contact me should any of you need help.

Blessings to all of you and your wonderful family,
Sue Best


Email: eisnerb@comcast.net

Date:

Saturday January 22, 2005 22:46:48 GMT

Comments:

I just read the update on Graham and Taylor. I am glad that the pain medication is being controlled better. I pray that it will help these little angels relax more on a day to day basis. We are praying each day for strength and inner peace for the whole family. Love, Barb


Email: jkrootham@hotmail.com

Date:

Friday January 21, 2005 19:54:07 GMT

Comments:

Hello Olsen family, I don't know you personally, but I have been made aware of your "journey". Since hearing about your "journey", you have all been in my thoughts and prayers, and you will continue to be. I live in the West Linn area, and I am working on ways to rally the Cascade Summit neighborhood, in showing support. God bless, Jennifer Rootham


Email: leahengel@msn.com

Date: Thursday January 20, 2005 19:50:07 GMT

Comments:

Kirsten, Ian, Braden, Taylor, and Graham,
I know I have been M.I.A. lately, getting myself together, but I want you to know I miss you greatly and care for you all deeply. You and your family have been in my life and supported me as long as I have been around. That means the world to me. I know that it is hard to remember, as you are going through this pain, that there are so many people out there who think about you daily. You are so lucky to have such an amazing family and please remember, as I have told so many people, that those beautiful babies are so HAPPY and so LOVED that nothing else matters. I wish you a safe trip home today or tomorrow or as soon as possible. I look forward to coming and spending time with you once you have settled back in. Please hug Taylor and Graham for me and tell Miss Braden that I miss her.
Muchos besos a todos y os quiero mucho,
Leah


Email: jsstevenss905@yahoo.com

Date: Thursday January 20, 2005 19:12:29 GMT

Comments:

I want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. It is so hard to see the children you love so dearly going thru all the pain and suffering. May God show you his blessings daily, through the eyes of his little children. God Bless Suzanna


Email: twooldcrows1942@comcast.net

Date: Thursday January 20, 2005 18:17:55 GMT

Comments:

Hi Olsens,
Just a not to let you know I';m doubling up on my prayers for all of you. I understand heavy decisions need to be made so if you need another ear, shoulder or anything , please call me. Draw strength from God and those who love you! Love, Diana


Email: Jackiemans@hotmail.com

Date: Thursday January 20, 2005 05:06:29 GMT

Comments:

We wish you a safe trip home little angels!! We are sooo looking forward to cuddling with you soon!! Love, Olivia, Ethan, Jackie and Chris


Email: etholloway11@aol.com

Date: Wednesday January 19, 2005 05:07:43 GMT

Comments:

Dear Olsons- I saw this qoute today and thought of you...Much Love, Elizabeth
"I promise you not a moment will be lost as long as I have heart and voice to speak, and we will walk again together with a thousand others and a thousand more on and on until there is no one among us who does not know the truth: there is no future without love" ~ StoryPeople


Email: suesumpter@comcast.net

Date: Monday January 17, 2005 06:12:40 GMT

Comments:

Our family just learned of your situation from the Rosemont Ridge newsletter. Our hearts go out to you in coping with this tragedy. Our son was diagnosed with cancer at the age of four, and whilst we were devastated by his diagnosis, we were so very touched by the loving support of the West Linn community. We received enormous strength and compassion from our friends and neighbors and to this day we feel blessed to be part of such a caring community. You will be in our thoughts and our prayers.
The Sumpter Family


Email: jennycpeters@aol.com

Date: Sunday January 16, 2005 18:01:22 GMT

Comments:

Hope you are all warm and cozy today. We can't wait to see you tomorrow. Love you lots and lots.

Jen, Frank, Rae and Cole


Email: gates1588 @comcast.net

Date: Sunday January 16, 2005 02:02:42 GMT

Comments:

I learned of your heartbreak through Rosemont Ridge MS newsletter. I am sorry that your family must endure the seemingly unendurable. The illness of you children is the hardest a parent must face. Our family lost our 15 month old (Kelly would now be 15) due to a pool accident. It was indeed a tradgedy, but in the midst of all our sorrow, we had a blessing unforseen and unexpected. We live in West Linn, a totally caring community that rises to the occasion. You will be blessed by acts of kindness from this town and inhabitants. Prayers, dinners, cards and support will enfold you and your sweet little family. Our prayers will join thew many spoken in your behalf.
I hope you will be blessed with comfort and precious time with your family. If we can be of help in any way, please do not hesistate to call on us.
Mike and Geri Gates


Email: annehholloway@aol.com

Date: Saturday January 15, 2005 03:22:25 GMT

Comments:

Kirsten and Ian - I just have to tell you that the opportunity to spend time with your beautiful children makes my day. To experience Braden's zest for life, Taylor's sweet, sweet face and Graham's beautiful smile is a grace that I can't thank God enough for placing in my life. xoxo..a


Email: pduwelius@aol.com

Date: Friday January 14, 2005 13:52:56 GMT

Comments:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You are such a brave family. Know that our support is always here for you. Much love to your beautiful family..The Duwelius Family


Email: mlogan_jackson@yahoo.com

Date: Thursday January 13, 2005 18:33:26 GMT

Comments:

Dear Kirsten, Ian, Braden, Taylor, and Graham:

Thank you so much for sharing your courageous story with us-what a beautiful family you have! The love and strength you demonstrate is amazing and a true inspiration. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day.

Jenny (Lanz)
Jackson


Email: catherinemiles@earthlink.net

Date: Thursday January 13, 2005 03:59:12 GMT

Comments:

Dear Olsen Family,
Happy New Year!Just wanted you all to know we are thinking of you often in NY and hope that each day brings a smile and renewed strength for each of you.
Anne Holloway's Niece,
Catherine Miles


Email: eisnerb@comcast.net

Date: Tuesday January 11, 2005 20:48:33 GMT

Comments:

Hi Braden,
Everett sure enjoyed coming over and playing with you during the holidays. He loves your Thomas Trains. He also enjoyed saying Hi to Taylor and making her smile by kissing her hand.
Kirsten, It was wonderful seeing you even for a brief moment New Years Eve day. I'll call soon to come over for another visit. Our prayers here at school and at home continue. Love, Barb


Email: kristan_lowe@hotmail.com

Date: Tuesday January 11, 2005 01:37:10 GMT

Comments:

Dear Olsen Family -
My thoughts are with you and your entire family. Your children are beautiful and they are blessed to have such wonderful parents and supportive friends. -Kristan Lowe


Email: sbest@LHS.org

Date: Monday January 10, 2005 19:41:42 GMT

Comments:

Hi Kirsten and Ian,

Blessings to you and Braden, Taylor, and Graham. I hope that you have had some good nights of sleep over the weekend. I am so pleased that VNA hospice is involved as there are countless ways that they can be of help. As I previously worked with kids and adults who had cancer, I have a lot of experience in working with VNA. They are an awesome source of guidance and support.

If there is anyway that I can be helpful to you guys or any of your families or friends, please let me know. I was the assistant at the
8:30 service at Augustana, and we continue to pray for all of you. I gave Pastor Mark an update about the twins.

Call if you need anything. (503) 413-2015.

With Warm Regards and Prayers,
Sue Best


Email: grant.carter@rbc.com

Date: Friday January 07, 2005 16:35:36 GMT

Comments:

Kirsten and Ian, it was so good seeing you at the Christmas party a few weeks ago! Thank you both for everything you did to bring everyone together, it was a great time!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family everyday and my mom will keep me informed as I know that she is relishing her time with Braden. Please keep the faith and we will stay in touch!

Grant and Caroline Carter


Email: alexandg@oes.edu

Date: Friday January 07, 2005 05:23:52 GMT

Comments:

Dear Olsens.
My mother (teacher Karen) comes home every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and all she can talk about is sweet Braden and the Twins. I wish you all the hope and just now that every Thursday at My school in chapel we have an open prayer time and I always pray for you and your family. Best Wishes,
Ali Grauert


Email: kate.doyle@adidasus.com

Date: Thursday January 06, 2005 21:05:56 GMT

Comments:

Kirsten and Ian -

I discovered this news from my mom and I was devastated by all you must be going through. You are such kind and loving people and have a beautiful family. I think of you often and wish there was something I could do to make this easier, but after visiting your website I can see how many people love you and will help you through this. Lots of love to you all and Delta who has always been there for my family and offered nothing but unconditional love...

Kate


Email: sawyerc@hasson.com

Date: Wednesday January 05, 2005 16:31:19 GMT

Comments:

I've just learned of your website but want you to know that you have been in our daily prayers since hearing about your medical journey. We will continue to pray for all of you and to give thanks for the blessings that come with such a struggle. God bless you all...Carole (Robinson) and Mac Sawyer


Email: hankney543@comcast.net

Date: Tuesday January 04, 2005 21:38:26 GMT

Comments:

Dear Kirsten & Ian,
Happy New Year to all of you. We loved your Christmas card. I'm sending you wishes and prayers for strength. I wish we lived near you so we could help with Taylor & Graham. I would love to be able to hold and cuddle them in my arms. Not being able to, know that my arms are around all of you with love and hope. Take care and much love. Jane Ankney (and Moe too)


Email: craftcenter@craftcenterstitchery.com

Date: Tuesday January 04, 2005 18:46:01 GMT

Comments:

Dear Olsen Family,
We had no idea of the struggle you are going through. It has been a while Ian since we spoke over the phone at LC Krammer. Please know that our love and prayers are with your family.
Joy and Jamie Patterson


Email: wood@gorge.net

Date: Tuesday January 01, 2005 04:32:10 GMT

Comments:

Hi Kirsten, Ian, Braden, Graham and Taylor,
Happy New Year!!!
We are sending lots of love to each of you on this start of a new year. We hope to come in this next week, and hopefully we could bring by dinner and say hi.
Thank you again for such a wonderful party. Tom and I had so much fun getting to see the two of you and everybody else we have been missing so much! What a special night. Kirsten, I'm serious about a New Years trip to Belieze again. Motta Rocks is calling our names.
I love you so much. I'll call you this next week and see if it works for us to come by.
Love from all of us!
Holly, Tom and Aiden


Email: achavens@comcast.net

Date: Tuesday January 01, 2005 04:30:57 GMT

Comments:

Happy New Year Graham & Taylor!!

Your amazing little spirits never cease to inspire me.

Love,

Uncle Adam


Email: tpardee@comast.net

Date: Tuesday January 04, 2005 04:17:20 GMT

Comments:

Your strength and love are an inspiration, always so good to see you. Love, Mike, Tami and Taylor Bella Pardee


Email: skottysmom@msn.com

Date: Tuesday January 04, 2005 03:44:37 GMT

Comments:

My name is Lynn Haynes and I work with Marilyn w/Drs Weil and Kilpatrick. You are all in my family's thoughts and prayers and in our prayer chain at church with special blessings. God Bless, Lynn Haynes


Email: annehholloway@aol.com

Date: Monday January 03, 2005 21:41:25 GMT

Comments:

Happy New Year Graham and Taylor! It was so nice to see you yesterday. Your sweet smiles make my day.
Love, Anne


 

Thank you to all our many friends and family who share this journey with us.