Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Tests, Sisters and the return of PURPLE
Amy had another 3.1 liters of fluid drained from her today and tonight they performed a CT Scan. She went down to Madison with her mother and all three of her sisters met them there. All of them will be traveling up here afterward and spending the night with us (I told Kelly, her OLDER sister that I’ve set up a cot for her out in the garage!) and then all of us will be going back down tomorrow for more tests and to find out the results from her doctor.
I am very tired…physically, emotionally and spiritually. I may add to this later in the evening, but for now I have no more to say. PLEASE don’t forget to support Amy by wearing purple tomorrow and if someone, who isn’t wearing purple, asks you why, tell them about Amy. If you can, please drop a quick comment letting us know that you wore purple, it really does Amy’s heart good to read about those who have and continue to show their support.
This is Amy's story as seen and told by me – V
I am very tired…physically, emotionally and spiritually. I may add to this later in the evening, but for now I have no more to say. PLEASE don’t forget to support Amy by wearing purple tomorrow and if someone, who isn’t wearing purple, asks you why, tell them about Amy. If you can, please drop a quick comment letting us know that you wore purple, it really does Amy’s heart good to read about those who have and continue to show their support.
This is Amy's story as seen and told by me – V
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Dearest Vince & Amy
Just letting you know we are praying everyday for all of you and more prayers tonight and tomorrow. We will be wearing purple tomorrow and thanks for keeping us posted on the blog. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you.
Love, Dick and Joan
Just letting you know we are praying everyday for all of you and more prayers tonight and tomorrow. We will be wearing purple tomorrow and thanks for keeping us posted on the blog. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you.
Love, Dick and Joan
Amy & Vince,
We will be some of Amy's Purple People on Thursday, forming a network of love, strength, and support all around you. We pray for you every day. Jonathan sends a couple of special high fives!
Patti, Greg, Sarah, & Jonathan
We will be some of Amy's Purple People on Thursday, forming a network of love, strength, and support all around you. We pray for you every day. Jonathan sends a couple of special high fives!
Patti, Greg, Sarah, & Jonathan
Dear Amy and Vince,
Thank you so much for keeping everyone posted. Although I don't post comments often, I do read the blog weekly, pray and share the prayer requests with Ray also. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. (Michelle is a real prayer warrior, and God has gifted her with great faith....I will remind her to pray). May God give you all HIS strength when yours fails. May HE give you HIS peace that passes all understanding. We love you all.
Linda Camarillo
Thank you so much for keeping everyone posted. Although I don't post comments often, I do read the blog weekly, pray and share the prayer requests with Ray also. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. (Michelle is a real prayer warrior, and God has gifted her with great faith....I will remind her to pray). May God give you all HIS strength when yours fails. May HE give you HIS peace that passes all understanding. We love you all.
Linda Camarillo
Dear Vince and Amy
We will be wearing purple today and tomorrow if so asked. I pray for Amy daily along with your family. Be strong - God is there and listening.During my conference I jotted down a verse "Trust in the Lord with all your hear and lean not on your own understanding"Proverb 3:5 We lift our prays up for Amy and your family today and everyday. Your friend Jodi
We will be wearing purple today and tomorrow if so asked. I pray for Amy daily along with your family. Be strong - God is there and listening.During my conference I jotted down a verse "Trust in the Lord with all your hear and lean not on your own understanding"Proverb 3:5 We lift our prays up for Amy and your family today and everyday. Your friend Jodi
Amy and Vince,
I could not get on the blog last night so I checked first thing this morning. Yes, Sara and I will have on our purple.
We will pray and keep praying until we know everything is okay.
God Bless,
Teri U
I could not get on the blog last night so I checked first thing this morning. Yes, Sara and I will have on our purple.
We will pray and keep praying until we know everything is okay.
God Bless,
Teri U
Amy and Vince,
We are all continuing to pray for your family. Those of us who have purple will be wearing it today.
Lots of love,
Shawn, Tiffany, Brayden, Preston, and Landan
We are all continuing to pray for your family. Those of us who have purple will be wearing it today.
Lots of love,
Shawn, Tiffany, Brayden, Preston, and Landan
Vince & Amy
I sent out an email to ask people to wear purple here in the office...so we have 5 plus my daughter so that's 6. More importantly our prayers will be with you all day.
Peggy
I sent out an email to ask people to wear purple here in the office...so we have 5 plus my daughter so that's 6. More importantly our prayers will be with you all day.
Peggy
Vince and Amy,
Not only am I wearing purple today, but I pledge to both of you that whenever I see purple on others or in my daily activities, I will use that as a prayer reminder given from God, to focus my attention to pray for you today and the future.
We pray for supernatural grace and strength to be given to each of you today.
We love you
Not only am I wearing purple today, but I pledge to both of you that whenever I see purple on others or in my daily activities, I will use that as a prayer reminder given from God, to focus my attention to pray for you today and the future.
We pray for supernatural grace and strength to be given to each of you today.
We love you
I have kept in touch via the blog even though we moved to MN last year. I am wearing purple and praying for your family. Paige
Hi, I am a friend of Bridge's and just wanted to let you all know that I am wearing purple today and you are in my thoughts.
Thinking of you
Treloar
Thinking of you
Treloar
Dear Amy and Vince:
My heart is very heavy now but want you to know how much I think of you. Went to mass this morning and prayed to Our Lord to heal you. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts. I WILL be wearing purple today as I have my Red Hatter luncheon wherein we ALL wear purple. I will pass your problem on to everyone so we can all say a special healing prayer for you. Please know you are loved LOTS. Aunt Mary Kaye
My heart is very heavy now but want you to know how much I think of you. Went to mass this morning and prayed to Our Lord to heal you. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts. I WILL be wearing purple today as I have my Red Hatter luncheon wherein we ALL wear purple. I will pass your problem on to everyone so we can all say a special healing prayer for you. Please know you are loved LOTS. Aunt Mary Kaye
Vince and Amy,
We are visiting family in Missouri. Mom and I are praying strong for you. We pray you find the strength you need physically and emotionally. Taylor says "hi", too. God Bless you all.
Love,
Gertie
We are visiting family in Missouri. Mom and I are praying strong for you. We pray you find the strength you need physically and emotionally. Taylor says "hi", too. God Bless you all.
Love,
Gertie
Hi Amy and Vince,
I wore purple to school today where they were getting ready to spend the afternoon celebrating Halloween. You should have seen some of those decorations. I had one teacher ask about you today and I shared the need for continued prayer with her. We plan to drop off the November schedule sometime this evening. If you aren't home yet, we'll just stick it inside the storm door with lots of love and prayers tucked inside! Bonnie and David - btw -we read your blog daily
I wore purple to school today where they were getting ready to spend the afternoon celebrating Halloween. You should have seen some of those decorations. I had one teacher ask about you today and I shared the need for continued prayer with her. We plan to drop off the November schedule sometime this evening. If you aren't home yet, we'll just stick it inside the storm door with lots of love and prayers tucked inside! Bonnie and David - btw -we read your blog daily
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Believe in the healing power of the Word. It is God's will for us to be healed!
Love you..... in purple too!
Pink
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Believe in the healing power of the Word. It is God's will for us to be healed!
Love you..... in purple too!
Pink
I wore my puple bracelet to work today since I don't have purple scrubs. I asked a few people who were wearing purple if it was in Amy's honor. A couple were yes's and the one's who just happen to wear purple today were wearing it for Amy after I told them about her heroic story!
I should post more, but know that your keeping up with the blog is not for nothing. I check it daily and my prayers are never ceasing.
Hugs,
Donda
I should post more, but know that your keeping up with the blog is not for nothing. I check it daily and my prayers are never ceasing.
Hugs,
Donda
Dearest Amy and Vince, My purple wardrobe consists of purple undergarments and purple socks. I had to work today so my uniform is my Log Cabin uniform. I wore my purple for you!!! We are praying for all of you.
Love Debby
Love Debby
VINCE, AMY AND THE WEE ONE'S, I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU, PRAYING FOR YOU, AND WEARING PURPLE. I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON AND OFF SINCE LAST NIGHT TO GET THIS DONE. THIS IS MY 4TH TRY AT IT. I JUST GOT DESTRACTED TO MANY TIMES. I WILL CONTINUE TO BURN A CANDLE FOR AMY. WITH THAT I WILL LEAVE YOU THIS. THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH AND SONG, AND HE HAS BECOME MY SALVATION: THIS IS MY GOD, AND I WILL PRAISE HIM.IN THY LOVING KINDNESS THOU HAST LED THE PEOPLE WHOM THOU HAST REDEMMED; IN THY STRENGTH THOU HAS GUIDED THEM TO THY HOLY HABITATION. THE SANCTUARY, O LORD, WHICH THY HANDS HAVE ESTABLISHED. THE LORD SHALL REIGN FOREVER AND EVER. PEACE BE WITH YOU, YOUR COUSIN IN PHOENIX.
V&A
Since I am in Dallas on a business trip, my wardrobe is limited - and no purple with me. Regardless, I proceeded to inform my colleagues today (Thursday) of Amy's situation, as well as new business associates here in Dallas that I will be working closely with over the next several months. All expressed best wishes, and the utmost of support, for your entire family. When I asked for prayer, there were a couple of people that were courageous enough to inform me that they fully understood the power of prayer, and would be doing so on Amy's behalf. Praise God that Christians everywhere rise to the call when one of their own needs to be lifted up to Him.
Love and Prayers from Texas,
Dave
Since I am in Dallas on a business trip, my wardrobe is limited - and no purple with me. Regardless, I proceeded to inform my colleagues today (Thursday) of Amy's situation, as well as new business associates here in Dallas that I will be working closely with over the next several months. All expressed best wishes, and the utmost of support, for your entire family. When I asked for prayer, there were a couple of people that were courageous enough to inform me that they fully understood the power of prayer, and would be doing so on Amy's behalf. Praise God that Christians everywhere rise to the call when one of their own needs to be lifted up to Him.
Love and Prayers from Texas,
Dave
Dear Vince and Amy,
I am thankful that God is able to supply our every need--even when that need becomes very great as yours has this past year and as it continues to be. I am thankful that He is--your Anchor in spite of the storm, your Rock, your caring Shepherd, the One who never leaves you, the One who loves you always, the One who provides, the One who sees into eternity, your Comforter. Thank you for sharing your lives, your journey, and your faith with all of us. I pray for Amy's healing tonight and for strength and peace for Vince and the children. Love to all of you from Mary
I am thankful that God is able to supply our every need--even when that need becomes very great as yours has this past year and as it continues to be. I am thankful that He is--your Anchor in spite of the storm, your Rock, your caring Shepherd, the One who never leaves you, the One who loves you always, the One who provides, the One who sees into eternity, your Comforter. Thank you for sharing your lives, your journey, and your faith with all of us. I pray for Amy's healing tonight and for strength and peace for Vince and the children. Love to all of you from Mary
Dear Howard Family,
I, too, wore purple today and all of you were frequently in my thoughts. You are the first thing I pray about every night. I continue to ask God to give you strength and to watch over your family. Jenna, Brad and Teagan send a special hello. God Bless you all.
Love,
Pat S.
I, too, wore purple today and all of you were frequently in my thoughts. You are the first thing I pray about every night. I continue to ask God to give you strength and to watch over your family. Jenna, Brad and Teagan send a special hello. God Bless you all.
Love,
Pat S.
Amy & Vince...I wore my PANCAN fleece pullover yesterday to keep you in my thoughts & prayers. I have to confess that it's black -- but the PANCAN lettering is purple!
(Despite its color, I figured it was much more remarkable than my Vikings T-shirt :-)
Peace be with you,
Andy
(Despite its color, I figured it was much more remarkable than my Vikings T-shirt :-)
Peace be with you,
Andy
Amy and Vince -
Just wanted you to know that I wore purple today. Had a gal at work ask why I was wearing purple today (and I wear it ALOT) and I told them your story. They are praying also.
Thank you for the blog - I check it daily here in Cedar Falls!
Love, Kim
Just wanted you to know that I wore purple today. Had a gal at work ask why I was wearing purple today (and I wear it ALOT) and I told them your story. They are praying also.
Thank you for the blog - I check it daily here in Cedar Falls!
Love, Kim
Amy,
I'm so sorry I have been bad at keeping up with you. I've been getting e-mails from Jackie Guynes on your progress.
I just want you to know that our prayers are with you guys. I know it is difficult and I can't imagine what you are going through but I am thinking about you and sending good thoughts your way!
I always remember how much fun we had at Blessed Sacrament and our sleep overs at each other's houses. I can't believe how fast time goes. I never thought I would be grown up fast enough and now I don't want my son to grow up. Kind of ironic isn't it?
Well I hope I have the right e-mail address and that you are able to get this. If you have time send me a note.
Love, Kelly (Kruse) Bracilano:)
I'm so sorry I have been bad at keeping up with you. I've been getting e-mails from Jackie Guynes on your progress.
I just want you to know that our prayers are with you guys. I know it is difficult and I can't imagine what you are going through but I am thinking about you and sending good thoughts your way!
I always remember how much fun we had at Blessed Sacrament and our sleep overs at each other's houses. I can't believe how fast time goes. I never thought I would be grown up fast enough and now I don't want my son to grow up. Kind of ironic isn't it?
Well I hope I have the right e-mail address and that you are able to get this. If you have time send me a note.
Love, Kelly (Kruse) Bracilano:)
Vince & Amy,
Please know that we continue to pray for all healing and blessings for your family. We love you guys!!!!!!!!!
Geoff & Jenn
Please know that we continue to pray for all healing and blessings for your family. We love you guys!!!!!!!!!
Geoff & Jenn
Hi Vince & Amy....
My uniform tomorrow will be purple!!!
Thank you for allowing us into your lives with the blog. There are many of us who read it every day and even look several times a day awaiting your posting!!! Even though we don't comment often, we are behind you all the way.
Love, Theresa & Butch
My uniform tomorrow will be purple!!!
Thank you for allowing us into your lives with the blog. There are many of us who read it every day and even look several times a day awaiting your posting!!! Even though we don't comment often, we are behind you all the way.
Love, Theresa & Butch
Vince and Amy-
I want you to know that while we haven't contacted you in a while, you have been on our minds and in our prayers every single day. Not a day goes by that I don't check the blog and see what you are up too, how you are feeling, and mostly, to see what you are sending from the scriptures. Your messages are powerful and hold so much meaning to all of our lives. Thank you. There have even been a few times that your blog has had the same scriptures and message as the following Sunday sermon. We will all be wearing purple on Wednesday and Thursday (because we can, and because it is important) and storming the gates with many, many prayers. You won't be alone the next few days--we've got your back covered!!
With much love,
Kari, Jerry, Kyla, Max, Elsie, and baby
I want you to know that while we haven't contacted you in a while, you have been on our minds and in our prayers every single day. Not a day goes by that I don't check the blog and see what you are up too, how you are feeling, and mostly, to see what you are sending from the scriptures. Your messages are powerful and hold so much meaning to all of our lives. Thank you. There have even been a few times that your blog has had the same scriptures and message as the following Sunday sermon. We will all be wearing purple on Wednesday and Thursday (because we can, and because it is important) and storming the gates with many, many prayers. You won't be alone the next few days--we've got your back covered!!
With much love,
Kari, Jerry, Kyla, Max, Elsie, and baby
Dear Vince and Amy,
I have been praying. My sister was just diagnosed with cancer today. I will be praying. Dan mentioned it was OK to stop by. I will try to stop in and say Hi.
Love,
Ken
I have been praying. My sister was just diagnosed with cancer today. I will be praying. Dan mentioned it was OK to stop by. I will try to stop in and say Hi.
Love,
Ken
Vince and Amy,
I feel so helpless to do anything but pray, which I know is powerful, but I am also a doer and I feel that I cannot do anything. I will pray, pray often and pray strong. Give her my love, to the kids and of course you. Pat
I feel so helpless to do anything but pray, which I know is powerful, but I am also a doer and I feel that I cannot do anything. I will pray, pray often and pray strong. Give her my love, to the kids and of course you. Pat
Please let us know if we can do anything at all. Our prayers will continue for all of you. Our love, Mary for the C-ham's.
Vince & Amy,
I always want to write something in response to your words Vince, but nothing ever seems right. You wouldn’t believe how much love wells up in us for you guys. Amy’s love for me and my family has always blown me away. I’m really struggling to work through her pains. My longing for Christ’s kingdom only intensifies as I hear your updates. Maranatha! Lord Jesus. Come quickly!
If you have suggestions on how I can minister to you, your precious kids, or to Amy, speak and it will be done.
In Christ,
Dan G.
I always want to write something in response to your words Vince, but nothing ever seems right. You wouldn’t believe how much love wells up in us for you guys. Amy’s love for me and my family has always blown me away. I’m really struggling to work through her pains. My longing for Christ’s kingdom only intensifies as I hear your updates. Maranatha! Lord Jesus. Come quickly!
If you have suggestions on how I can minister to you, your precious kids, or to Amy, speak and it will be done.
In Christ,
Dan G.
Dear Vince & Amy,
My heart aches with you! May the God of ALL COMFORT continue to comfort you and give you wisdom. I'm moving over to Baraboo within the month. Let me know if I can be an extra support to the kids and to you.
With much love,
Becky
My heart aches with you! May the God of ALL COMFORT continue to comfort you and give you wisdom. I'm moving over to Baraboo within the month. Let me know if I can be an extra support to the kids and to you.
With much love,
Becky
Vince & Amy
Thanks for the blog postings so we can know what is going on. Have prayed LOTS for Amy over the weekend.
Please call again if you need help with kids. I wish I had been around the day you were looking for a playmate for Vinny. I love having him in Sunday school. Let him know Austin (and the rest of us) missed him, he was the only boy this week.
Will continue to pray for Amys healing an recovery.
Susan Topham
Thanks for the blog postings so we can know what is going on. Have prayed LOTS for Amy over the weekend.
Please call again if you need help with kids. I wish I had been around the day you were looking for a playmate for Vinny. I love having him in Sunday school. Let him know Austin (and the rest of us) missed him, he was the only boy this week.
Will continue to pray for Amys healing an recovery.
Susan Topham
Dear Amy, Vince and family,
Want you to know that we are praying for you everyday, and I will be wearing purple today!
So happy your Mother and sisters are with you today, there is nothing like having family support. I talked with your Dad last night, Amy and it is always good to visit with him. Thanks Vince for keeping us posted with the Blog. Keep the Faith and our prayers are with you always!
Love
Jane and Gene
Want you to know that we are praying for you everyday, and I will be wearing purple today!
So happy your Mother and sisters are with you today, there is nothing like having family support. I talked with your Dad last night, Amy and it is always good to visit with him. Thanks Vince for keeping us posted with the Blog. Keep the Faith and our prayers are with you always!
Love
Jane and Gene
Dearst Amy
I was blessed my your mom with a neat bracelet and I will wear for you and pray daily for you
I am so glad you have the girls with you what a wonderful support you have . Even though we have
not seen each other she was my very frist friend I had when I moved here what a blessing she was
for me so I know she is for you.They are so little words can do but how speical you are to have so
many love you. God bless you Amy with love Joyce
I was blessed my your mom with a neat bracelet and I will wear for you and pray daily for you
I am so glad you have the girls with you what a wonderful support you have . Even though we have
not seen each other she was my very frist friend I had when I moved here what a blessing she was
for me so I know she is for you.They are so little words can do but how speical you are to have so
many love you. God bless you Amy with love Joyce
There are six of us here wearing purple!! Hannah also sewed with purple today at 4-H!!
We love you!
Considines
We love you!
Considines
Vince and Amy,
Wanted to let you know that I had my purple on today. Took the kids to Pumpkin Town and people were asking all over the place about you. Sharing with everyone to pray, pray, pray!! Sherrianne, Wendy Noyes' daughter, made you a get well card, Amy. She wants me to take it to you and I will just as soon as we're able. If it weren't for Dave being in Dallas we'd be up there tomorrow night. You are all warriors, keep up the good fight and the good faith which we are only able to do through God's strength and not our own. We love you and are thinking and praying for the whole family.
Dave, Donna, and Rose.
Wanted to let you know that I had my purple on today. Took the kids to Pumpkin Town and people were asking all over the place about you. Sharing with everyone to pray, pray, pray!! Sherrianne, Wendy Noyes' daughter, made you a get well card, Amy. She wants me to take it to you and I will just as soon as we're able. If it weren't for Dave being in Dallas we'd be up there tomorrow night. You are all warriors, keep up the good fight and the good faith which we are only able to do through God's strength and not our own. We love you and are thinking and praying for the whole family.
Dave, Donna, and Rose.
I don't know what to say Vince and Amy, I wish you didn't have to go down this road. Be good to yourselves. I hope you know that I didn't mean to neglect emailing you before. I have enjoyed the blog. I think you will be more mature spiritually then I ever hope to be. Please take this as a compliment. We're all warriors, but some were meant to be commanders. My heart is with you all. Stay golden. Vent whenever you need to.
Love always,
Debbie.
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Love always,
Debbie.
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