Comments on: “Putting Tubey In”

By: Darren Rowse

Darren Rowse — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:41:44 +0000

I’m a person, who knows what she wants. I’m not the one who has a lot of free time to write comments here and discuss stupid and silly news, like you do. It’s so funny that you all take it seriously, start thinking about it and so on. I would never spend my time on such stupidity. I just want to say that there’s a real word, where you can spread rumors and argue. Why are you doing this online? You look so funny!

By: Margaret Youngs

Margaret Youngs — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:54:36 +0000

Emily, Brad, and Maddie -

I am your neighbor, co-worker, and friend…I see you all everyday but this website still takes my breath away. Your desire to return to normalcy, as much as possible, has been a success from my point of view. Your sense of calm and taking every day in stride is more than admirable and translates to those around you (me, specifically). I am amazed, but not surprised, at all that you have accomplished while juggling the demands of getting through a day.
My love and support to you,
Margaret

By: Bob Stein

Bob Stein — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:30:22 +0000

Hi Emily. A friend of mine, John Rolfe, told me about your effort and website.

Just wanted to drop you a note to hopefully give you some encouragement. My own son Peter went through what Maddie is now going through. There were certainly some very tough days, but Pete today is doing great. He is now 13 years old, 2.5 years post-chemo – and a runner! He has run Beach to Beacon, the Maine Marathon Relay twice, and a smattering of other races. The last two falls he also ran for his middle school cross country team.

We’re also big fans of the MCCP. Anyway, good luck to you, Maddie and your family. While there may be ups and downs along the way, you will reach the finish!

By: Nancy Olson (Tatar)

Nancy Olson (Tatar) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:19:38 +0000

Dear Maddie, Brad, and Emily,

Hello from from Nick’s mom and Ben’s Nana. Nick and Ramey sent me an Email and told me about your “twotrials” and I so hope that my love and hope and prayers reach you up in the cold North East.

I am in sunny Tampa but will be back in Williamsburg by the first of February. Send me the address and I will send a check for the fund raiser. If there is anyting, anything, I can do to help you or your family I’m in.

I have so many happy memories Brad, of you and Nick, and your mom and dad.

Very best wishes,

Nancy

By: Anne Reder

Anne Reder — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:54:36 +0000

Dear Emily, Brad and Maddie,

We are so impressed with your wonderful project! It is truly spectacular! I have cared for kids with leukemia and families like you during my nursing career. It is not for the faint of heart.

Recently, Genevieve gave me a book by Kate Braestrup who is a chaplain for the Maine Warden Service(maybe you know of her). She talks about crisis…When it hits…” your life… will swing suddenly and cruelly in a new direction with breathtaking speed, and if you are really wise… you will know enough to look around for love.It will be there standing right on the hinge, holding out its arms to you. If you are wise, whoever you are, you will let go, fall against that love, and be held.”

You are indeed wise because in true Johnson fashion, you are giving as much as you are getting. I hope you feel the love every minute of every day.

We are thinking of you every day and wishing both girls 100% success with your trials!

All our love,
The Reder Family