Thursday, March 12, 2009

ευχαριστώ (Efxaristo)



Annalynn has more people she would like to thank today. In case you were wondering the language, this is 'Thank you' in Greek.

Megan sent a beautiful postcard of Santa Monica in So Cal with a funny joke on the back that made Annalynn laugh.

Joey sent a fun and cheery postcard of downtown Salt Lake City that put a smile on Annalynn's beautiful face.

Renee, Oh wonderful Renee! She sent Annalynn some more stickers!

Uncle Greg and Aunt Marsha
sent a really cute card that also included stickers!

Thank you so much all of you for your fun stickers, jokes messages and cards. It is so great to hear the giggle in Annalynn's voice and see the smile on her face when she receives these fun surprises in the mail.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

감사합니다 (Kamsamnida)

So many people to thank today!

BYU 198th Ward (Craig and friends) sent some beautiful, just-for-Annalynn art. They were all so unique and well done. The messages were warm and cheery. Thank you so much- it was like a bundle of sunshine. A special story about this package is that it arrived on the perfect day. Annalynn had just returned from getting her chemo treatment and was not feeling that well. She was laying down on mom's bed and mom asked her if she wanted to look at some mail that she had received... immediately this cheered her up. Seeing the beautiful pictures that were created just for her was the absolute best thing to cheer her up and help her feel a little better!

Margarett sent a cute card with a cheery message from Los Angeles. The picture on the front of the card was fun and playful.

Linda, Kevin and Michael sent another post card of Bridal Veil Falls in the Provo Canyon in Utah. The beautiful falls are always a treat. When Annalynn is able to she would like to go and visit the falls and see the grandeur of them in person!

Colton and Renee also sent some more fun postcards with pictures of Ariel, Jasmine and Belle on the front. Colton and Renee must have had such a fun time at DisneyWorld picking out all these fun cards and things for Annalynn and her sisters. It has been such a delight to get postcards with the princesses and the cheery messages written on them.

Steve and Jenny Bohrer family sent a puzzle letter with a picture of the Grand Tetons. Wow! This is so fun and amazing. Annalynn and her whole family really enjoyed receiving this!

Annalynn received a really cool Valentine's Day Card from Michelle, Brian, Lindsay, Cody, Maggie and Lacey. Happy Belated Valentine's Day to all of you also! Valentine's Day is such a fun holiday to touch base with loved ones and remind them that you are thinking of them.

Last today, but certainly not least, is a thank you to Maddie Walker for the "Care About You" card she gave Annalynn.

All of these cards, letters, and words of cheer have really been so much fun for Annalynn and her family. Thank you so much, it is so thoughtful and sweet, we really really appreciate all of the sunshine that we've been receiving (even on the snowiest of days)!!!!


Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Grazie! Grazie!

Before we get into 'thank yous' for today: Annalynn went to clinic yesterday to receive her chemo treatment. She was fine, but worn out. She did get a fever, but after doing a full check-up on her, the doctors decided that the fever was a side effect of the medication. She is doing ok today and sounds quite chipper on the telephone!

Thank you to Grammie and Grandpee Beck for sending a beautiful Alaska postcard. What a surprise to get a postcard from Alaska when G&G are not 2 miles from Annalynn most days!
Thank you also for the other postcard with a picture of the Wasatch Mountain Range. Both of these cards were greeted with excitement.

Thank you to Drew in Guam for the awesome postcard. Never would we have guessed that she would get a postcard all the way from Guam! How excited she was to get the card with palm trees on it. Guam is a far of place- we had to look it up on the map!

Another postcard from Dave and Melissa (and family who live in LA) but the postcard is from NYC! It sounds brrrrr in NYC only 18 degrees, but the picture of the NYC skyline is fantastic. Thank you so much for the cheery and warm message all the way from NYC.

Margarett sent a really neat card that also put a smile on Annalynn's face.

Each day she is greeted with another sweet message from someone. Thank you to all of you for helping brighten her day and warm her heart.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Domo Arigato



Thank you to Renee and Colton for sending two more postcards!! Annalynn received one postcard with a picture of the castle and Cinderella, and the other has a picture of the castle with Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Belle! The princesses are so much fun and really brightened her day.

Thank you Kristen L. who sent a cool postcard from Seattle! Its always such a surprise where the next postcard will be from! Annalynn is enjoying watching the mailbox to see what else is in store.

Another Thank you goes out to Linda, Kevin and Michael who sent a really neat postcard of Hovenweep National Monument. (We do not directly know Linda Kevin and Michael if you would please drop a comment or email us and let us know who you are that would be great!)

Apologies from Aunt Quel and from Annalynn's mom that it has been a couple of weeks since we have written our 'Thank yous'. We had some things to attend to that kept us from blogging. We are back now and things are well.

Annalynn's numbers are up, up up! She is doing well and so the doctors will just keep monitoring her to make sure the numbers stay up and she continues to improve! Good Job, Annalynn!

Monday, February 9, 2009

Kiitos!


Annalynn would like to thank Megan for a postcard from Hollywood~ She enjoys getting postcards to see the places and things far from her home. It really put a smile on her face to find yet another sweet message of kindness for her in the post box.


Annalynn also received a card from Uncle Greg! It was a sweet surprise to get a cute card in the mail from Great Uncle Greg. Thanks for the happy note!

Annalynn's last but certainly not least- thank you for today is for Colton & Renee who sent her a really interesting and fun post card from Disney World in Florida! The card had a group of the Disney Characters on it with information about when the character(s) first appeared on TV or in a short cartoon.

The mailbox is providing a lot of sunshine and sweet messages these days for Annalynn and the whole family. Thanks again to all of your wonderful words and messages of love.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Danke schön


Today Annalyn would like to thank Megan for the cute pink heart pen and the cards. She LOVES the pen, its so girly and fun! The cards and picture really brightened her day.


Annalynn would also like to thank Christine H. for the heartfelt cat card. The message inside really made her feel warm and sunny. Getting things in the mail has proved to be quite the exciting thing and she appreciates all of this sunshine being sent her way.


Aunt Quel sent a box of fun activities for Annalynn and her sisters to enjoy. (Most of you know that Aunt Quel is writing this according Annalynn and her parents' specifications.) No need to thank myself, I hope you 4 enjoy that stuff! I love you and miss you!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Merci Beaucoup!


Annalynn's mailbox has been full of fun and surprises lately! Annalynn received 2 cards from Renee. The cards have pictures of dogs on them and one of the dogs looks like the family dog, Marty, that passed away last year. It brightened every one's day to remember their dear dog that they all miss so much. The cards also had stickers and some great messages that really put a smile on Annalynn's face! Thank you, Renee and Colton!


Monday as Annalynn was getting back home from getting her Chemo treatment and having her immune system checked, she discovered a card from Maryanne that had jokes on it. Annalynn was a little melancholy after leaving the hospital but once she read the jokes on the card- she laughed and laughed! It really cheered her up and put a smile on her face, which in return pleased her mom. Thank you, Maryanne!


The computer that Annalynn uses to "attend" school was fixed and the Internet with camera has been re-installed so that Annalynn can resume school with her classmates! Woo-HOO!