Friday, February 22, 2008

Welcome

I hope this forum is usable enough to serve as a forum for Julies family and friends. I think it's easy to add a comment, picture, video or whatever. So please join in.

7 comments:

cdeloid said...

The pictures look great. Good to see them here. Cdeloid

GTPONY said...

Hi All,

Wow thanks for the blog Glen! For those who don't know I am Julie's cousin in Seattle and I still can't fully get a grip on this whole chain of events. We grew up with Julie and she is so much like another sister to me and my sisters. The pictures were great to see! Glen, was any T-cell suppressive therapy or other immuno-suppressive treatments ever considered? I am not in the medical field but I know how AIDS patients must keep T-Cell counts UP... is there or has there been a reverse therapy and was that ever an option? Forgive my ignorance of the medicine... I'm sure all was considered. Godspeed to my third sister, all I ask is that her husband and children find the faith, strength, and understanding they need. To my Auntie and Uncle Jack know that we are all here and we support you and our sister throughout this journey, though it has been especially difficult for those of us so far away, we are here and thank Glen so much for the blog... and those pictures! They gave me a good smile!

Love you all,

Mike

LiKelleh62 said...

Hi All, I'm Julie's "oldest" cousin. I am the second oldest behind Glen out of the 9 of us cousins. We grew up together and have always considered each other as close as brothers and sisters. We were and are that close. Even though we all went our separate ways, and our "traditions" grew apart, we all have so many memories of family get togethers, marriages, kids and life. Julie and I shared a bond of having children with health issues at birth and talked of how strong both our girls were and how they were such unique kids. Kids that enjoyed life to the fullest no matter what they were going through, and always keeping us on our toes...One memory that sticks in my head most about Julie is when she was just into her teens and I came over with my two oldest girls to swim in the pool. There was Julie, in her 2 piece bathing suit laying out in the sun catching rays. She always tanned so well and her beautiful blond hair lightened by the sun. My girls loved it when she was at the pool because she would take time with them and taught them to swim. We all know Julie was a great swimmer and loved the water.
Thanks for the great upload of new pics of Julie and the kids! It is so nice to see her smiling beautiful face and to see her with the kids. It made me smile and that has been hard through all this. Her smile has always been infectious to me. She'd smile and giggle and of course those around her would have to laugh with her. Her shy and quiet "what???" always brought a laugh when she would question, "What did I miss?" Julie has touched me, my 4 kids, brother, sister and parents deeply and will always be in our hearts. There will be times when we will be together and the memories will be talked about. The smiles will come again and again because that is what Julie did best. Made us smile. Love you Jules...Your work is done here and time is near for you to go home. Prayers are with Jon, the kids and family for strength to endure this time. Peace and comfort to my Aunt and Uncle, Glen and Susan that Julie is at peace and with all those that have left us to move into God's kingdom that loves her.
God Bless, Lisa

heather said...

hi family,friends, etc....,

wow i dont even know where to begin. anyone who doesnt know im julies cousin heather. my momn lisa and julie were VERY close. im lisa's oldest daughter. I cant wrap it around my mind that julies sick. I have many memories with julie growing up. when my sister and i were little we would go over to the pool and swim with julie. she taught my sister and i how to swim and not to be aftraid of the water. many memories of julie stick out in my mind such as Christmas time julie would take my sister and i upstairs at auntie carolyns house so "santa Clause" could come and we bring presents.she wuld tell us to look out the window and watch for santa. thats just one of MANY memories with her.Julie taught me how to jump off the diveing bored.Julie is very special to all of us we love her all so much.love you julie..<3

herbj said...

Hi, This is a wonderful thing you are doing and my heart goes out to everyone in Julies life.

Uncle Herb

VCappola said...

I haven’t been able to come up with the words to express how deeply my heart goes out to Julie, her family, and all the DeLoids during this distressful time. It's so hard to come to terms with any reason that these things should have to happen, especially to someone with so many gifts and a kind heart such as Julie's. I haven't seen her in many years but in reading some of the comments from her family and members of her community, it's clear that she leaves a positive effect on the lives of everyone she knows or meets. The pictures are great! It's hard to believe she's the mother of four.....and still looks just like she did as a kid herself!
It's nice that you created this blog Glen. I've been getting pieces of the story and updates from your father at CVS and it’s always great to talk to him, but it's also been helpful to read kind of a synopsis of Julie's story since her illness began.
My heartfelt prayers are with Julie especially, but also with Jon and their children, and the DeLoid family, as you have all had more than enough difficulty to endure in this lifetime already. I hope you're able to find peace in knowing that there are so many people who care.
Much Love,
Valerie (Haight) Cappola

My letters said...

hi, i came here because of your video on youtube. I'm really sorry for your family's lost. Julie seemed really nice and you have such a great supportive family. Let's just say I cried like a baby after reading your blog. May Julie rest in peace now...