Malena, you and your family throw an awesome party! Thanks for inviting us to your super fun party and we couldn't be happier that you're done with chemo. You're our little super hero :>)!
lots of love,
the cassidys

Pete, it's your old friend from Computer Support Services in Memphis. I haven't checked in with you guys in quite some time, but I wanted to send my love. I am wishing you a wonderful holiday season with Thanksgiving in a few days and a very Merry Christmas. Yay!!!!!!!! NO MORE CHEMO!!! Give Jamie, Mackenna, Tony, Suzanne and especially Malena a BIIIGGG hug for me!

Congratulations to you all, especially you Malena. What a strong and courageous girl you are and what a wonderful family you have. We're so glad you're all done and hope you have a happy, happy party to celebrate

Congratulations to a tremendously strong little girl and her family! We are so happy for you and wish you all the health and happiness you so deserve!

Joel, Monica & family

Congratulations Mercurio Family!! Although I did not know you at the onset of this journey, I took some time to reflect by walking through your photo album. I admire all of your strength and courage and know that you will be an inspiration to all who have been touched by life's challenges. A big hug for Malena from Jane and the Brod family!!!

Congratulations Malena!!! We are thrilled for you and your family. We wish you health and happiness. Have a great time at your party!!!

Congratulations Malena and to your whole family!!! We're so happy for you.
joe, jess, greta and spencer armbrust

we have actually never even been on this site - so this was a good time to start...with a celebration. Happy Sunday with no pill box!! We love you all. The Miller Gang

I love you Malena. I miss you at preschool! I can't wait to see you at the end of nemo party! Maybe you can come over on Tuesday to play.
Love Payton

WooHooo! We have been touched beyond words that you have allowed us to share this most difficult journey with you. We can only hope to be able to handle any challenges life throws our way with the kind of strength, grace and perseverance you have all shown every single day. And now a new chapter, the celebration begins! Today's your day and every day thereafter!
XOXO,
The Fees

Congratulations Malena, I'm so happy for you and your whole family,what a day to celebrate, I think I'll eat chocolate in your honor today! I love you! Mrs. Clauss

hooray for malena!!! hooray for all of you - you did it! NO MORE CHEMO!!! we couldn't be happier that the long journey has finally ended. we will pray that the other girls and their families are as blessed as you have been. congratulations malena!!!

Hip-hip-hooray! Woo-hoo! We're excited for you all! We love the fireworks. Yeah Malena!

Big hugs and smiles,

The Garitys

Congratulations to all of you! We know this day must be the happiest day ever :) !!!

Hurray!!!!! We are so happy for you that it's your last day of chemo. Enjoy your day and don't eat too many bagels! We love you and your whole CRAZY family!

CONGRATULATIONS MALENA!!! WE ARE THRILLED FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! WAY TO GO KIDDO!!!

Yea! The medicine ends today! We are so happy for you and look forward to your big party in a few weeks! You ALL deserve it!

When I saw 1 day and 7 hours left, I got chills. Congratulations!

Hurray for Malena! We're so happy for you all and we're looking forward to celebrating at the party! Let us know how we can help with the party!
xoxo

WOW!!!! That's awesome and I am so happy that it is almost done. Can't wait to see you guys at the party.

Malena,
We are so happy to see that you're so close to done! 16 days and counting....you're an incredibly strong girl--you can accomplish *anything*! (That goes for your Mommy, Daddy, and brothers and sister, too.)
We love you lots. We won't make it to your party because we live so far away, but we'll be thinking of you. Have lots of fun for us!

3 WEEKS!!!!!!!

It's the Scherrer's again. We continue to look at your updates and get more and more excited for you as we see your count down get less and less. We have tears of joy in our eyes for you and your family...we can't wait for day 22 to come. You are such a strong girl and we pray that Margaret will be as strong as you. We talk about you every day!
See you soon.
Love and Hugs,
The Scherrer's

Hello Malena,Makenna,Jamie, and Tony....
How is school going for everyone Its already October...moving fast, Miss seeing yous...will be at
the party in Novemeber...wouldnot miss it...hope to
see you before then...let me know how everyone is.....
love
Miss Laura

Hi Melana,
We are so excited that you are all doing well and your counts are great! We can't wait to be there! We just got home from the hospital, more yucky medicine but we got to see one of our favorite nurses JODI!!
We need to set up a play date, one for us and Julia and one just for our Mommies. Hope to see you soon and we will continue to pray for all of you.
Love,
Margaret, Catherine, Becky and Marc
PS Hope to see you at the Halloween party at Camp Good Days!

Great to see Malena is doing well!!-Dave Mitchell

Hi Malena,
MIles was asking yesterday why he doesn't
see you and Colin at Parkdale. Maybe next year I told him. ( I secretly think he misses your dance moves.) We hope you are doing well!
Maybe we'll see you around town-
The Klubes

GOOD AFTERNOON MALENA, how was your day at
school....thank you again for coming friday night to
southgate and going on stage with me...you were
wonderful.... do you get alot of homework...
well i am just leaving work to run home and let the
puppy out. did i show you pictures of my puppy, her name is daisy....have a good evening...and be sure to say hello to everyone for me...hugs and kisses....bye

Hey Malena!
I am soooooooo excited that today is your first day of school! You need to call me this afternoon and give me all the details. I hope you have a ton of fun and make sure you give your mom an extra kiss before you get on the bus.

Love Ya!
Aunt Meaghan

Malena--
I loved having you at Orientation today. I can't wait until tomorrow when kindergarten really starts. Be patient with your sweet mother and give her a few extra kisses for her Kissing Hand. She will miss you while you are at school, but she knows that I will take such good care of you. We will learn amazing new things in our class. See you after the bus ride!!!!
Love,
Mrs. McAtee

Hi Malena, I just wanted to wish you a great first day of school. We are really going to miss you at pre-school. Mrs. McAtee is really lucky to have you in her class. I hope you'll come back and visit us sometimes. We got some fun new toys with your gift to us and you should come check them out.
Love, Mrs. Clauss

Hi Malena,
I just wanted to wish you a happy first day of kindergarten!!! I am so excited for you and can't wait to hear how your day went!!!
Talk to you soon - Love, Miss Tess

Hi Malena,
Your Grandpa Mercurio is my first cousin, so I count you as one of my favorite cousins!

I just checked on your website and am so happy that you and your friend, Julia, will be in the same class at school this year. I bet you are both so excited and can't wait for school to start. I, myself always looked forward to the start of school each September and couldn't wait to see my friends again. Hope you enjoy your school year, too.

We have been praying for your return to good health. Pretty soon you'll be all finished with that bothersome chemo and you can put all this behind you. You are a lovely little girl and I look forward to seeing pictures of you as the poster girl for 2009.

With much love to you and your wonderful family,
Cousin Ann Favre

Hey Babes,

14 days until school starts! I don't think I want you to go! How about staying home with me?!

Love, Mom

Dear Malena,
I've been keeping track of your progress. It's very exciting that you are near the end of this very long road and countdown. Hang in there (and that goes for your parents too!)
Karen Terry

99 days and counting!!! Hang in there kiddo!

Yea Malena!!

100 days until chemo ends!! yipee!! when santa comes, you'll be done...when thanksgiving is here, you'll be done!! sooo close! hang in there a little bit longer; we are all pulling for you!

keep enjoying this beautiful summer.i'm sure we'll see you and your family soon!

love,

the ferullo's

Hi Malena,
Are you having fun this summer? Hannah and Finnegan go to the pool a lot. Finnegan likes to splash his sister. I bet you like playing in the water, too.

Here's a joke to tell your Dad:
How do you become friends with a squirrel?
--Climb a tree and act like a nut!

Enjoy the rest of your summer! Are you excited to start school? Hannah starts school in less than a month.

Love and hugs,
Brenda Garity

Hi Malena,
I have only met you one time - my name is Rachel, I'm the sister of your Aunt Theresa's friend Aly. I visit your website often to see how you're doing, so I thought I'd sign the guest book this time (I hear you like getting new mail). It sounds like you're having a wonderful summer! I hope the rest of it is great too and that you're feeling well.
Maybe I'll get to see you the next time you visit your Uncle Marty. I had a great time playing with you, your sister and cousin Caitlin last time! Take care!
Love,
Rachel

Hello Malena,
Sounds like you had a fun day at Darien Lake!! I hope you are having a fun summer and I can't wait to see you next!!
Love, Tess

Hi Malena!

Hope your week goes well We think of you often and say prayers for you. Kep enjoying the summer!

Love,

Nancy and Gary Tebo

Hi there Malena. I just wanted to let you know that I love you and think of you often. And I love getting calls from you. Have a great summer.

Hi Malena,
I had a great time on Kid's Day! I love you! You are an amazing little girl! (I know you are a big girl!) Love, Mommy

The guestbook is back in business!

Hi Malena! Glad to hear you had an awesome time in Florida! Way to go "Miss Ambassador"! We will be watching!!

Malena,
From your Mommy's description, 2008 looks to be an exciting year for you! We think of you often and send you warm, positive thoughts (too bad we couldn't actually bottle up the SC sun for you--if there was really a way, we'd do it). Keep on smiling, pretty girl.
Love and big hugs!

Malena, I just wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas, I've put a card in the mail for you with a photo of myself and my new little brother I wrote you about last time I sent you a card. Happy New Year and warmest wishes, hugs and kisses

Happy Holidays

How nice for Malena and your family to have so many people surrounding you with their love and support.
Happy Holidays!!

We are happy to hear of Malena's contnued good health. The Pocono retreat sounded great. Enjoy the rest of the holidays.

Gary and Nancy Tebo