Taylor & Graham's May 2005 Guestbook
 
Email:
gsleeve@bendcable.co
Date:
Thursday May 26, 2005 03:21:36 GMT
Comments:
We are the Grandparents of Kristen Carpenter. We want you to know we are praying for your family daily-may you find comfort in knowing so many people CARE.
Email:
gsleeve@bendcable.co
Date:
Thursday May 26, 2005 03:19:49 GMT
Comments:
You will be in our thoughts and prayers as will your two Angels...such a loving spirit you all have may God surround you
Email:
kcarpenter2004@earthlink.net
Date:
Tuesday May 24, 2005 00:31:30 GMT
Comments:
Kirsten, Ian, Braden, Taylor and Graham,
Hello from Las Vegas! It is so great to see the newest pics of all you guys! I wish I could be there for the race it sounds wonderful! I am always thinking about you guys and it was so awesome just to hear your voice the other day Kiri-o. I LOVE YOU,
Jade
Email:
jjkantor@comcast.net
Date:
Monday May 23, 2005 19:01:42 GMT
Comments:
Dear Olsens,

I just opened my email to receive an invite to participate in the Walk for Ourtwoangels. Our family would love to be a part of this. Once again, I find myself looking at your website and checking in on how the twins are doing. The new pictures are so beautiful. Thank you so much for inviting us to share this journey with you. You continue to inspire hope in all of us and gently remind us to count our blessings.

We will keep you all in our prayers.

Much Love,

The Kantors
Email:
jamieormimi@cs.com
Date:
Monday May 23, 2005 16:40:42 GMT
Comments:
I've never met you, but I think of all of you daily. I'm actually a sister to John DeRaeve (Maureen Kelly). My prayers and thoughts are so with you. It's a good life, but I don't understand the lessons we endure at times. Some day I hope it all makes sense. Please know I'm here if I can help. I plan to be involved in the walk. Sincerely,
Jamie DeRaeve-Lewis
Email:
sisy10@excite.com
Date:
Sunday May 22, 2005 04:53:19 GMT
Comments:
Hi.
You night not remember me but i am Michele Wellock Joan Codd's granddaughter from Our Lady of the Lake. I have been visiting the site every other day after school and i am plaining on going to the walk on July 16th. I hope to see you there and maybe even my whole family will come and some of my friends from my neighborhood. Hope to see you then.
Love, Michele (Codd) Wellock
Email:
jmwellock2@excite.com
Date:
Sunday May 22, 2005 02:22:14 GMT
Comments:
Dear Olsen Family - It has been a while since I have had the time to check on the twins. I am ever humbled by all your courage and strength. My family and I will most definately be there for your wonderful walk this summer. I look forward to seeing you all there. Happy late Mother's Day Kirsten and hugs to your whole family. Juli
Email:
fieldfpr@aol.com
Date:
Saturday May 21, 2005 20:35:38 GMT
Comments:
All Noah's east coast family send a big hello. The new pictures are too precious and poignant for words. When we listen to the lullaby Noah wrote for the twins, we are reminded of what is really important in life, and how your family is following that path hour by hour, day by day. We send all our love-- Melissa, Fred, Max and Tim
Email:
gardner@outdoorjapan.com
Date:
Saturday May 21, 2005 16:30:32 GMT
Comments:
Hi guys,

Sending over some warm wishes to your family from the notso far east, and letting you know you are in our thoughts.

-Gard & Kat
Email:
tylerandtooze@comcast.net
Date:
Wednesday May 18, 2005 15:21:50 GMT
Comments:
Thank you for the nice visit last week. When I showed up and saw both grandmommy's working in the yard with Ian and those precious angels in the sunshine, I could not prevent some tears. Upon hearing little Kalia's voice, Graham and Taylor gave her a magically warm reception. They both looked so peaceful outside with the sun shining on their faces and the tunes a rollin' (yes, Willie Nelson)! I sure missed you Kirsten and Braden and baby.
love, tooze and kalia
Email:
lisabailyjohnson@aol.com
Date:
Tuesday May 17, 2005 21:27:27 GMT
Comments:
Dear Kirsten,Ian,Braden,Taylor and Graham,

Greetings from Florida from Robin Schaefer's (Baily) sister.
I am so moved by all which God has handed you. You are both Spectacular parents and I hope to seeing all of you this summer. Jared and I will be visiting my parents (Bill & Donna Baily) in June/July and would love to get together.

Kirsten, congratulations on your new addition. I am so happy for your family.

Please give Graham and Taylor a big hug and kiss from Jared and I. Our thoughts and prayers are with you every day.

Love, Lisa Johnson
Email:
trishknight@stennisfoundation.org
Date:
Sunday May 15, 2005 20:31:00 GMT
Comments:
This is my first time to sign your guestbook, but I do check on you all frequently! I'm so glad to see you're doing a walk! We (The Stennis Foundation) have been doing the "One Step Closer" Walk for Leukodystrophy since October '03...if I can help you with anything, please let me know! Hugs to Braden, Taylor, and Graham!

Love,
Trish
Email:
huffmdm@verizon.net
Date:
Friday May 13, 2005 19:50:06 GMT
Comments:
I knew your Mom, Sally Olsen, from HSBC. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. -- Michael Huff
Email:
aidenw@iprimus.com.au
Date:
Thursday May 12, 2005 08:14:43 GMT
Comments:
Kirsten, Ian, Braden, Graham, and Taylor,

We have been deeply touched by both your website and the experience you are going through. We want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

All the best, I'll see you guys in September.

Aiden, Nicole, and Bridie Warren
Email:
lldaves@comcast.net
Date:
Tuesday May 10, 2005 23:07:21 GMT
Comments:
Dear Olsen family,

What beautiful and priceless photographs of your beautiful family. Thank you for sharing glimpses of what life is all about with the rest of the world. Your children are lighting the world for others in ways that make the angels sing.
You are never far from my thoughts and your courage helps me to continue to face my life day by day.

Love and prayers from Texas,

Lauren Lancaster Daves
mom to Conner 4, HLHS angel Logan Elise and a bundle of hope on the way
Email:
rogjoc98@aol.com
Date:
Monday May 09, 2005 02:11:15 GMT
Comments:
Dear Olsen's,
Thanks for the wonderful photos of your family! I'd like to come by to see you all this Friday. . .I'll give a call.
With love and prayers,
Jocelyn
Email:
chatalasangie@qwest.net
Date:
Sunday May 08, 2005 16:40:36 GMT
Comments:
Kirsten,
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Mother's Day and let you know you're in my thoughts! I hope you and your family have a very special day!
Take care!
Angie Chatalas
Email:
monahan97@comcast.net
Date:
Sunday May 08, 2005 00:35:12 GMT
Comments:
Kirsten and Ian--
What beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing your "angels" with us!
Prayers and love, Debbi nd Mike
Email:
Pduwelius@aol.com
Date:
Saturday May 07, 2005 22:19:12 GMT
Comments:
It was fun seeing you guys at the lake run. That was fun, did braden like the ride? I went on It like 10 times.I really want to babysit for Braden. I could be a mothers helper if you want or in a couple of weeks when I turn elevn I'm taking a red cross camp. But if Your're busy with the twins or something we can just have braden over to play. Besides i got some new barbies. That would be really fun.
From maggie duwelius
Email:
bunnyv@myexcel.com
Date:
Saturday May 07, 2005 14:19:57 GMT
Comments:
Blessed mothers day!
May the Lord shine His light upon you and give you peace in the storm.
For we know the plans He has for us, for a future and a hope. love Bunny
Email:
bghighland@verizon.net
Date:
Saturday May 07, 2005 05:29:49 GMT
Comments:
Dear Olsen Family,

Thank you for sharing your beautiful family pictures. What a treat to have such a nice day to capture your love, strength and tenderness forever.

Happy Mother’s Day Dink. You are an extraordinary mother, I learn from you every day.

All our love,
Brian, Ginger, Morgan & Karah
Email:
annehholloway@aol.com
Date:
Saturday May 07, 2005 03:24:37 GMT
Comments:
Hi Tay and Graham! I just wanted to let you know that Emily called from Paris this morning and wanted you to know she lit a candle for each of you and prayed for you both in Notre Dame Cathedral today. She said to tell you she thinks of you even though she is so far away.
Email:
eisnerb@comcast.net
Date:
Friday May 06, 2005 15:16:17 GMT
Comments:
I love the new pictures of the family. You all look beautiful in each one. They are so precious. Each one is a teasure for keep. Kirsten I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day. Love to you all, Barb E.
Email:
carinalewis@earthlink.net
Date:
Friday May 06, 2005 01:12:53 GMT
Comments:
I check on how your family is doing often. The new pictures are lovely. You are a beautiful family. Your always in our prayers.
Carina Lewis & family (Cory, juvenile MLD, age 8)
http://corylewis.blogspot.com
Email:
maureenjohn@comcast.net
Date:
Thursday May 05, 2005 02:24:35 GMT
Comments:
Hi there-
What a brave and beautiful family you are! The pictures are wonderful. Lots and thoughts and prayers to you. Maureen DeRaeve
Email:
amandaklash@mac.com
Date:
Wednesday May 04, 2005 20:28:24 GMT
Comments:
Hi Olsens,
Your photos are so beautiful--just like your family.
Kirsten, Happy Mother's Day. It was so good to see you last week and hold Taylor. Ava loved playing with Braden and we look forward to a zoo trip sometime soon.
As always, thinking of you.
Love, Amanda
Email:
ndlpoint@needlenookoflajolla.com
Date:
Wednesday May 04, 2005 18:53:47 GMT
Comments:
Love to all of you--we think about you all every day and our prayers are with you.
Email:
armadison@hotmail.com
Date:
Wednesday May 04, 2005 15:37:53 GMT
Comments:
I am not really sure how to explain how I have found you, but I read your story that was in your local newspaper and had to contact you. My son, Tucker also has MLD. He was diagnosed in August of 2004, 1 month after your two precious ones were. He is 5, and loosing different abilities daily. He can still walk, although not well, and his speech has drastically changed. I know how busy you are, but there are just so very few that have this awful disease, that I want us all to share with other. Things that you have found helps or not. I search daily for any and every bit of information that I can find on MLD. Your family is in my prayers. Please visit Tuckers website at www.caringbridge.org/tn/tuckerstrailers

Much love and prayers to all of you!

Angela Wells
Paris, TN
Email:
kirk.miller@verizon.net
Date:
Wednesday May 04, 2005 04:48:31 GMT
Comments:
Ian and Kirsten

Thank you for sharing the pictures! They're lovely.

We wanted to drop you a note to let you know that we think of and pray for you every day. The strength you've shown on this heartbreaking journey inspires us to dig deeper within ourselves to be the parents God intended us to be.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Kirk, Jocelyn, Hayden and Nate Miller
Email:
ehollow1@gladstone.uoregon.edu
Date:
Tuesday May 03, 2005 21:09:24 GMT
Comments:
Hi Olsens!! I am in London right now and finally got some time on the internet and saw the great pictures of your family!! I miss seeing you all but I getting updates from my mom about how the twins are doing. Tell Braden hi for me and give the twins a hug from me! I am thinking and praying for you all from across the world!!
Love,
Emily
Email:
jjknutson@netzero.net
Date:
Tuesday May 03, 2005 20:27:43 GMT
Comments:
What absolutely beautiful pictures of your family! We always look look forward to spending time with you all. Mackenzie has had such a wonderful time tagging along with me these past Mondays to spend time with her 3 buddies.
We Love you,
Jon, Jami, Austin, Nathan, Cameron, and Mackenzie Knutson
Email:
rebeccamcp@hotmail.com
Date:
Tuesday May 03, 2005 18:45:03 GMT
Comments:
Absolutely beautiful pictures! I check the website almost daily for updates and am sorry to learn that Graham appears to have lost his eyesight. Both he and Taylor are so fortunate to have constant care and love to sustain them through their journey.

Kristen, I hope you and the other mom's in your extended family a blessed Mother's Day.

With Love,
Rebecca McPeak
Email:
nla411@verizon.net
Date:
Tuesday May 03, 2005 14:48:56 GMT
Comments:
Hi all,
Just a quick note to let you know that the pictures are beautiful. Thank you for sharing them....

With Love
Melissa
Email:
johnston1@comcast.net
Date:
Tuesday May 03, 2005 04:32:33 GMT
Comments:
Just a little note to say "HELLO" You're always in our thoughts. Ellie and Evan send big hugs and kisses to Braden, Taylor & Graham... Talk to you soon. Love, The Johnston Family
Email:
imjsanderson@hotmail.com
Date:
Monday May 02, 2005 02:41:04 GMT
Comments:
Hi to you all,
I keep up on the web site and read the guest book often. It sounds like you are getting many smiles from both Taylor and Graham recently. What a treasured gift! I'm hoping to come see you all again soon. Take care...
Jamie
Email:
bpassar@pacifier.com
Date:
Sunday May 01, 2005 15:50:14 GMT
Comments:
Dear Ian, Kristen, Braden, Graham and Taylor,
We just read the note from one of your other cousins as we prepare to take you to God in our prayers this morning at church. I tell you this not to make you think we are super religious but to remind you that there are many, many out there doing the same thing. This is the way they start their week. You, your family and friends are such an inspiration to us. We pray that God will give you some special "joy" today to hang on to.

We spent a week last March with Jean and Margo and I can tell you that their love and support for you is just immeasurable. Carpe Diem.
Our love and prayers are with you,
Bob and Sue Passarge
Email:
ginasala@att.net
Date:
Sunday May 01, 2005 06:15:52 GMT
Comments:
Dear Ian and Kristen, Braden, Graham and Taylor-
This is your cousin- Gina Scollard. I think of you often and you are in my prayers. Thank you for sharing with us via your website your journey. I hope to see you again. Please let us know if you come this way (to Seattle). I know this is rough for you and I am so inspired by the love you are sharing with eachother and inspiration with all of us.
With prayers and blessings for all of your comfort
Gina Scollard
13051-30th Ave. NE
Seattle WA 98125
(206) 367-2708

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