Name: Debra Date: 2005-03-02
Email:
Comments: Our family is praying for Abbie today as she has her trach removed. We hope it will go smoothly and that you all enjoy the freedom this will provide!
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Name: stonebraker family Date: 2005-03-01
Email: stonebraker@hawaii.rr.com
Comments: Abbie, we love you and pray the best for you tomorrow and always. Can't wait to see new pictures of you! much love, Stonebrakers
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Name: Erika & Skyla Date: 2005-03-01
Email: foxee259@hotmail.com
Comments: Hi Abby, hope all is well.. take care and may god bless you all.. you are all in my thoughts and prayers.. love, erika & skyla
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Name: trisha Date: 2005-03-01
Email:
Comments: Continued prayers from California...We're still here! Still praying...still marveling. We will be thinking of you Abbey! We have high hopes for tomorrow! We love you little angel!
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Name: Kristy g Date: 2005-03-01
Email:
Comments: Tiffany, We are all praying for for Abby's surgery to go well and complication free. Please call us if you need help in any way. We are SO excited for you all!!!
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Name: The Sutton's Date: 2005-03-01
Email:
Comments: Abby hope that you have a wonderful day today! Keep up all the hard work! We will be praying for your surgery to go well! Love rbab
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Name: Crystal Date: 2005-03-01
Email: only1smalls@yahoo.com
Comments: Only 1 more day until Abbies trach comes out!!!!!
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Name: Elsa Duff Date: 2005-03-01
Email: mum23@telusplanet.net
Comments: I have been thinking of you, Abby and praying that all will go well tomorrow and every day after that.
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Name: Becky Newman Date: 2005-03-01
Email:
Comments: Hi Abbie and family.Thinking of you all. Tiffany i have read up on Terri. What a heart-wrenching story. We have been praying for her and her family also..
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Name: D. Rayburn (mom of K) Date: 2005-02-28
Email: she_b_playn@yahoo.com
Comments: wow....what an amazing girl! Dad, Mom and brothers, whole family sounds amazing. My thoughts will be with all of you on 3/3.
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Name: Terri Spragg Date: 2005-02-28
Email: mtspragg6@aol.com
Comments: Thank you for helping me look at Terri S.'s situation in a different light...may she have the chance to receive a miracle as Abbie does, each day!
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Name: Candice Date: 2005-02-26
Email: chingc021@hawaii.rr.com
Comments: As I was praying that everyone determined to end Terri Schiavo's life would see and know her as God does, a verse memorized at AWANA came back to me. 1 Cor 2:5 -- "That your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God." Oh Lord, move in your mighty power and be glorified! Amen!
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Name: TNF Date: 2005-02-26
Email:
Comments: Little one, there is not a day that goes by that you are not in our thoughts and prayers. You have come so far, and continue to make progress everyday. We're with you 100% Abby. You are so lucky, I wish I had an older brother who loves me as much as yours does. Don't forget to give him a big hug tonight :-)
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Name: Kathy Felix Date: 2005-02-25
Email: kathleenfelix@comcast.net
Comments: Hi Abby! Thinking of you and your family. Tell your Mommy thank you for the information about Terry and I sent a email to J. Bush about it like she said. Every life is precious. Love to you all!
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Name: peggi wirth Date: 2005-02-25
Email:
Comments: from the school nurse who sometimes worries when trachs "go away", you have all my prayers,too, that march 2 is a success!!
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Name: Cheryl Date: 2005-02-25
Email: rdesko@bresnan.net
Comments: Abby, I just have to comment on RJ's journal entry. I remember well how proud he was the day that you were born. He rang my door bell the next morning and was beaming from ear to ear and shouted"we have a baby gril!" Take care little one and maybe someday soon I'll be able to come to Hawaii and take pictures of you two on the big slide!!!
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Name: Karen Date: 2005-02-24
Email: kzondlo@zondlo.com
Comments: Hi Tiffany, I know you are feeling the Schindler's pain on this 15th anniversary of Terri's accident. Praise God you can still protect Abbie from predators. I know Terri's situation is untenable for many of us. God is greater than Terri's "husband."
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Name: Barbara Date: 2005-02-24
Email:
Comments: Abbie..I am thinking of you and praying for God's grace ... for His protection over you as you prepare for your trach coming out. My heart is filled with joy and gladness for all He is doing in and through you, precious little one...He will guide you through these days..and lead you into joyful dance and song...God be with you and your precious family...in His Love, Barbara (Elaine's mom)
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Name: Loida Rowberry Date: 2005-02-24
Email: LRowberry@aol.com
Comments: I was so happy to know that Abby is progressing. I pray that all goes well with the next step. Our hearts and prayers are with your. From all the Rowberry's in Los Alamos.
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Name: Hobbs Family Date: 2005-02-24
Email:
Comments: Less than a week to go...we are counting down the days until your trach is removed! What a miracle you are, Abbie! You are all in our prayers as you prepare for another hospital visit; but what a victory it will be!
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Name: Becci-Portland OR Date: 2005-02-22
Email:
Comments: Abbie you are one lucky girl. It brought tears to my eyes as I read what RJ wrote about you. A big brothers love is like no other. I'm so happy to hear things are going so well, keep it up!!
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Name: Shirley Stringer http://www.cfbc.org Date: 2005-02-22
Email: sstringer@cfbc.org
Comments: Reading about the love of her 7 yr. old brother brought tears to my eyes. Abby has been in my prayers and thoughts since the beginning. I work with Barbara Craig at Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. and she ask that we all pray for Abby and her family. God has really given each of you the strength to carry on. I pray all goes well on March 3. Have a great trip. In His ...(trimmed)
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Name: The Patton's Date: 2005-02-22
Email:
Comments: It is an awesome blessing to read your updates... Keep them coming, Tiffany! It is also a thrill to see how our children have "that unconditional love". Your Family is still is our prayers.
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Name: The Suttons Date: 2005-02-22
Email:
Comments: Words are inadequate to express the Love of the Lord and his goodness expressed each day. Thank you for your families strength. It always brings me back to what is improtant in life. Child are such a special gift with such awesome love and faith. We will pray for Abby's operation, and for continued her recovery! We love you all !
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Name: Debra Date: 2005-02-22
Email:
Comments: RJ, I can't wait for you to take your baby sister down the big slide!!! You are such an awesome big brother! I hope you will be able to tell us all about it really soon! Hugs & Prayers!
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Name: The Henning's Date: 2005-02-22
Email:
Comments: Hello Abbie! We are praying hard for health and the removal of your trach! We are also praying fervently for the siblings in your family as this journey has shown how deep love for a family can go, it knows no end to the depth! Raising you all up to Our Lord!
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Name: Mary Tsunemoto Date: 2005-02-21
Email: STsunemoto@hawaii.rr.com
Comments: We are marking March 2 on our calendar to pray for Abby's trach procedure. So far, all we can say is "Wow, Wow, Wow" with praise.
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Name: Barbara Date: 2005-02-21
Email: bcraig@cfbc.org
Comments: To all the family, we join with you in this prayer for protection over the next weeks to keep Abbie healthy and strong to be able to remove the trach...we rejoice with you as this milestone is passed and we look to see God continuing to work in this precious child and your whole family...Godspeed and His best blessings are prayed for you all. Love, your sister in Christ, Barbara Craig -Houston,TX...(trimmed)
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Name: The Kofoed's Date: 2005-02-21
Email:
Comments: Your family has strength like no other! You are all so amazing. I was reading back through your updates and I just cannot believe how far Abbie has come! She is one tough cookie! Good luck in the coming weeks, we're praying for you all!
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Name: Mary Date: 2005-02-20
Email:
Comments: Abbie - we are praying that you stay healthy and are excited about the freedom that will come with removal of your trach. Love to you and your family -
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Name: Becky Newman Date: 2005-02-19
Email:
Comments: Oh my goodness that definately brought tears to my eyes. Abbie is so lucky to have her big brothers with her. I pray all goes well and ya all get to take Abbie down that slide. I am praying that Abbies lungs stay clear.... God bless ya all.
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Name: Mary Rose Date: 2005-02-19
Email:
Comments: The power of prayer manifests itself daily. All one has to do is to listen & look at the gains Abbie has made! Praise be the Lord.
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Name: Cheryl Date: 2005-02-19
Email: rdesko@bresnan.net
Comments: Yeah God!!! We will all be praying that your entire family stay healthy!
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Name: Sue Searles Date: 2005-02-19
Email: howslukedoing@yahoo.com
Comments: I'm rejoicing and praying with you that Abbie will stay healthy for her trach removal. God is so Good!
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Name: Becky Newman Date: 2005-02-18
Email:
Comments: That is wonderful news. I am definately praying that miss Abbie stays well and you all can experience more freedom. Vara boys Abbie is so lucky to have you big brothers who love her so much. You guys ROCK!!!!
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Name: Kristy G Date: 2005-02-18
Email: Gia3@verizon.net
Comments: Congratulations Vera family!! This is such a huge step! Thank you GOD!! We are praying for strong immunities for your entire family.
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Name: Candice Date: 2005-02-18
Email: chingc021@hawaii.rr.com
Comments: Hi, Miss Abbie! Just a little note to tell you that you and your friend little Luke are still on my mind and in my prayers daily. It is such a joy to see you coming to church with your family, and how you sing out loud, making a joyful sound for all to hear. You unify our church in a special way, little one. We love ya!
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Name: Stephanie Ormond Date: 2005-02-18
Email: plumeriabebes@yahoo.com
Comments: Hooray for Abby! You have touched my life with your courage to come back to your loving family. You have inspired me more and more each day to Praise the Lord. Thank you...Abby. Lots of prayer and love to you, Stephanie, Alana and Tia.
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Name: Kathy Date: 2005-02-17
Email: kathleenfelix@comcast.net
Comments: Dear Abby and family, I hope the Lord will show you someday how many lives have been touched by your great faith and by the great works the Lord is doing in all of you. Be blessed forever! Love to you all!
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Name: Dwaine and Cynthia Date: 2005-02-16
Email: farrelld002@hawaii.rr.com
Comments: Thank you so much for the update. We continue to pray for all of you and believe that one day Abby will be completely restored. We talk about seeing her stand in front of the church with all of you saying, "hi, I'm Abby." That's what we pray for. Love you!
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Name: Dumlao Ohana Date: 2005-02-15
Email:
Comments: Hi Abbie! Jaslyn and Tierra wanted to wish you lots of love for Valentines Day! Their mommy will be delivering a Valentine's card to your daddy to give to you. Hope you like it! They "taped" it up real good so daddy doesn't peek! Hugs & Kisses!
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Name: Cheryl Desko Date: 2005-02-15
Email: rdesko@bresnan.net
Comments: Hi precious girl! Keep up the good work!Hope you all had a great Valentines Day. Tiffany we will help you knock on those gates-don't you worry about that!
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Name: B. Newman Date: 2005-02-15
Email:
Comments: Oh my gosh!! That is such wonderful news. You are all so blessed that Abbie is doing so well. Abbie is so strong.. Keep gettin well...
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Name: Pastor Kevin Date: 2005-02-15
Email:
Comments: We are banging on the gates here in Canton, Ohio. We have kept Abby on our prayer list every week since the accident and frequently send Abby's "home page" to the entire church family by way of e-mail. I know that untold numbers of people have prayed and are praying for Abby. Blessings,Kevin
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Name: Linda Date: 2005-02-15
Email: lcarver@direcway.com
Comments: Tiffany, what sweet tears from Abbie. I am knocking down the door with you!! The Lord will bestow on Abbie a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. Abbie will be called an oak of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of HIS splendor. Is. 61:3 All our love.
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Name: Me, too Date: 2005-02-15
Email:
Comments: Tiffany, you are not alone. I wish I could be there to tell you when you need to hear it.I will be banging the gates along with you...God Bless you and Abby too...
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Name: Karen Date: 2005-02-14
Email: kzondlo@zondlo.com
Comments: Have a blessed Valentine's Day filled with special things! Knocking on His door with you! Love, John and Karen
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Name: Melissa Date: 2005-02-14
Email: jduke@integrity.com
Comments: Happy Valentine's Day precious girl.You are in our hearts and prayers today.Spread a little extra love for us at your house today.We love you all. The 4Dukes
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Name: The Pauls Date: 2005-02-14
Email: dmtopaul@aol.com
Comments: We will continue our prays for sweet Abbie. It has been a blessing to see the miracles unfold through Abbie. I know that the Lord has great, great things in store for this little miracle girl. Keep your tremondous faith, the rewards are so great.
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Name: CALLEE Date: 2005-02-14
Email: unpacked 4now@mylifeline.net
Comments: Dearest Tiffy and family, Happy Valentines Day to ya'll. We are still here prayin' for sweet Abbie.Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer~ Romans12:12 Love Ya'll so very much~Callee, Bruce, Bryce, and Grace Anne
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Name: The Suttons Date: 2005-02-14
Email:
Comments: Praying, knocking, and rejoicing with all the improvements! We can't wait until we can see everyone! Love RBAB
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Name: Keleigh Date: 2005-02-14
Email: kllypoole@yahoo.com
Comments: Your story has been very inspiring to me and really has helped me with my own story as well. I have a two year old who was in a motor vehicle accident last year in april we were at childrens from april 2004 to May 2004 and at Baylor Childrens house in june and july. my little girl also has a trach and several other issues. Abbie will get better and I am happy to hear she has made so much progres...(trimmed)
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Name: wilma Date: 2005-02-13
Email: ladywg@yahoo.com
Comments: Hi Abby, My prayers are with you. I have a child who is in need of care 24/7 on a vent. You are on a remarkable road that test your strengths in so many ways. The gift of Abby is precious so cherish it. God speaks to us in so many ways and this child seems to be so strong. Praying for you
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Name: wilma Date: 2005-02-13
Email: ladywg@yahoo.com
Comments: Hi Abby, My prayers are with you. I have a child who is in need od care 24/7 on a vent. You are on a remarkable road that test your strengths in so many ways. The gift of Abby is precious so cherish it. God speaks to us in so many ways and this child seems to be so strong. Praying for you
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Name: Your Sister in Christ (kim in San Diego) Date: 2005-02-12
Email:
Comments: Dearest Abbie, Your mommy asked us all to help her knock on the Lords door for healing you little one and today - rest assured we are gonna bang that door down! - God will answer Vara family! Keep up the hard work Abbie and praise God for all of the good news about your smaller Trach and that you are doing so well with the capping off Abbie!
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Name: Jane Clelland Date: 2005-02-11
Email: Nana4crafts@aol.com
Comments: I know you are impatient.But remember the butterfly story. It needs to fight its way from the coccoon to gain strengh.Just as Abby is fighting her way back. Hang in there kid.
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Name: dawn & emily Date: 2005-02-11
Email: emsmom0@aol.com
Comments: wtg on the capping abby! cant wait for a new pic w/out the trach! your doing so well in your recovery! keep reaching for the stars!!
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Name: Candice Date: 2005-02-11
Email: chingc021@hawaii.rr.com
Comments: Tiffany, I immediately "knocked on the gates of heaven" after reading your update. I envisioned the Lord opening up the door and His glory bursting forth, shining down unto Abbie's little face. And though she is precious just as she is, I prayed that glorious light would make her whole. Oh Lord, hear our cries! Amen!
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Name: Becky Newman Date: 2005-02-11
Email:
Comments: That is such good news. Keep it up Abbie. All the little improvements you are making are enormous. You just keep trucking on little one.
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Name: Angela D'Ambrosio Date: 2005-02-10
Email: adx21965@msn.com
Comments: Your updates are inspiring to me. Thank you for the time that it takes. I pray for Abby daily and have been praying since May, about one week after the accident. Abby has come so far and has worked so hard. So has the whole family. Your determination on behalf of Abby is touching. Thank you for sharing your "valleys". It takes courage to do that. I have been struggling with an injury that changed ...(trimmed)
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Name: Kenney family Date: 2005-02-10
Email: lkenney@hawaii.rr.com
Comments: My dtrs and I have been praying for Abby almost every night, especially the 3 and 6 yo. They pray for her to be able to walk, run, and play just as they do. God hears all the prayers of the little ones! We are so excited about all her progress!
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Name: Guyette Family Date: 2005-02-10
Email:
Comments: Praise God for the amazing progress!!! We will most certainly join with you in PERSISTENT knocking and banging on the heaven's doors!!!
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Name: Your Friends In The Firehouse Date: 2005-02-10
Email:
Comments: Stay strong! Sometimes you just need to see going down that valley as a way to gain speed to make it up he other side! Always remember that gates are made to be opened, too. Prayers out to you and yours. Aloha!
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Name: rhonda Date: 2005-02-10
Email: rhonda.jerman@lexisnexis.com
Comments: We will knock with you. I have 3 daughters. We pray for Abby together. They love to see new pictures. So do I.
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Name: Becky Newman Date: 2005-02-09
Email:
Comments: Letting ya all know we are thinking of ya.
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Name: Crista Date: 2005-02-09
Email: sawhvmom@aol.com
Comments: Abby I am so proud of you keep up all the super great work :)
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Name: Wendie Date: 2005-02-09
Email: wsmolley@hotmail.com
Comments: Prayers to the family. We hope everything is going well.
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Name: Me Date: 2005-02-08
Email:
Comments: Keep up the amazing work Abbie. We are all cheering for you!
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Name: Erin Date: 2005-02-07
Email: eritow@saif.com
Comments: Your progess is a miracle Abby! Take rest in knowing what an amazing family you have. Your parents will never give up on you, and we all look forward to the day that you are typing your own updates! God Bless you this week!
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Name: Kathy Date: 2005-02-06
Email: kathleenfelix@comast.net
Comments: I thank the Lord for the "unspeakable joy" He is giving your family. 1 Peter 1:7-9 Keep going strong!! Love you all!
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Name: TNF Date: 2005-02-06
Email:
Comments: Aloha Vara Ohana - I feel like some too who say they check in on Abby every day but rarely post due to saying the same things over and over...even still you are in my prayers little one. I will post even if I feel like I repeated myself over and over. It's worth it for you to know that you are being thought of. Take care, and check in on you soon.

Name: Andrea vercellino http://midland vineyard.com Date: 2005-02-05
Email: puplover@speednetllc.com
Comments: Hi Abby and family I wanted to tell you we are praying for you all I hope Abby get better.
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Name: April Date: 2005-02-05
Email: atrimmer_1@charter.net
Comments: Thank you for inspiring me to look for the little positive steps along life's way.....
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Name: Goymerac's Date: 2005-02-04
Email:
Comments: Great update Tiffany....so happy to hear of her progress. We will keep Abby in our prayers since it's been working so far. Keep it up Abby, your progress is very refreshing for all.
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Name: Debra Date: 2005-02-04
Email:
Comments: Hoping you've all had a great week!
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Name: :D Date: 2005-02-04
Email:
Comments: Keep up the good work Abbie. You are amazing!!!
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Name: Aurora and Family Date: 2005-02-03
Email: ahafer@houston.rr.com
Comments: What a beautiful, precious, baby girl! We are so excited for you - God is good! I have shared your story with friends here in Houston-they too are praying for you.
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Name: The wilson's Date: 2005-02-03
Email: pwilson@innovishealth.com
Comments: Its terrific to hear how well Abby is doing. She is in great hands ! You go girl!
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Name: selah Tennberg Date: 2005-02-02
Email: jesus.ismyfriend@verizon.net
Comments: this is selah, I'm 3 too and pray for you all the time... jesus loves you abby and I do too!
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Name: Juliana Tennberg Date: 2005-02-02
Email: jesus.ismyfriend@verizon.net
Comments: you look beautiful abby! praise the Lord for His hand of healing in your life! you are in our prayers and we love you! the Tennbergs<><
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Name: Arpi Date: 2005-02-01
Email: Aalumyan@ci.glendale.ca.us
Comments: Dear Tiffany, I just want to let you know that I have been reading your updates since day 1 and I am so happy to see how well our little Abbie is doing. If I dont read the updates, I feel like something is missing from my life and I will continue to pray for your family. Love ya!
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Name: The Kofoed's Date: 2005-02-01
Email: kofoed01@sbcglobal.net
Comments: We hadn't checked in on you all in while but have kept you in our thoughts and prayers. We moved to San Antonio and are getting settled in here. It is awesome to see how far Abbie has come. I am so happy to hear that she is beginning to talk and smile for you! Take care and give all of the Vera's our love! Chris, Nicole, Damian, Cody and Lilliana
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Name: Becky Newman Date: 2005-02-01
Email:
Comments: Abbie you are making such wonderful progress. You keep smiling little one. God Bless!!
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Name: The Henning's Date: 2005-02-01
Email:
Comments: Dear Abbie, Lots of things about your recovery have made me smile but hearing about YOU laughing & smiling just send my heart soaring!! You are such an angel! Your mom & dad are so special! You are all flowers of the Master Gardener! PS I love your shirt in your new picture :)
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Name: Kristy Schnabel Date: 2005-02-01
Email: k.schnabel@adelphia.net
Comments: It is a comfort and a blessing to see the strength and hope in your writings. Abby is so blessed to have a faithful family that continually draws strength from the Lord. She is so beautiful and it is a priviledge to be able to be a part of her blooming. As a pediatirc home health care nurse in Virginia, I can only imagine how exciting it is to be a nurse in your home and to witness the miracle of ...(trimmed)
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Name: Jason, Beki, Garrett, and Kelsey Warren Date: 2005-01-31
Email: beki_warren@yahoo.com
Comments: I can only imagine how beautiful and sweet Abbie's smiles and laughter are to see and hear!!! Praise God for these wonderful reports! Love, The Warren Family
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Name: Mary at Rehab Date: 2005-01-31
Email: alohacandy51@yahoo.com
Comments: I was so excited to read that Abbie has been smiling and making such wonderful progress. Our prayers are being answered every day!! Praise God!
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Name: TNF Date: 2005-01-31
Email:
Comments: Vara Family, you are in my prayers this evening.
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Name: Ben & Kathy Laake & family Date: 2005-01-31
Email: laake.family@verizon.net
Comments: Ray,Tiffany,We praise the Lord for how far He has brought Abby along!!We'll all continue to stand on His promises!God bless you all. You're always in our prayers!
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Name: Sunni in Oregon Date: 2005-01-31
Email:
Comments: Hey Girlie - you are our hero. We're so proud of you here in Oregon. You are doing the hard work and many blessings are flowing your way. Daily prayers to you sweet one. Love, the Yorks
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Name: Bonnie Date: 2005-01-31
Email:
Comments: Tiffany, many days I read your updates and do not write a comment, because I feel like I repeat myself over and over. Today I am repeating myself again, but I can't help but shout for praise at Abby's progress and your faith!!!! Your family is such a blessing to us! We love each and everyone of you!
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Name: Becky Newman Date: 2005-01-30
Email:
Comments: Abbie hope you are feeling better kiddo. Thinking and praying for you all.
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Name: The Suttons Date: 2005-01-29
Email:
Comments: Praise the Lord for Laughter! It must have been a wonderful sound to hear Abby laughing again. All I can think to write is how wonderful the Lord is and how great is his faithfulness. Love RBAB
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Name: Dumlao Ohana Date: 2005-01-28
Email:
Comments: Well, mom and dad get to go out on a date huh? guess what Abbie, the babies let their mom and dad go on a date too! I'll tell you a secret, on our date we talked about the kids! I'm sure mom and dad did too. Keep on truckin' Abbie!
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Name: Ingrid Jones Date: 2005-01-28
Email: ingridrn3@earthlink.net
Comments: Dear Abbie, What a beautiful little girl you are! It is wonderful to see Jesus' healing you. May He bless you and your family. I hope to see you all soon and watch you run and play with your brothers and family.
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Name: Becky Newman Date: 2005-01-28
Email:
Comments: Ray and Tiffany I hope you two have a very relaxed fun time together. Little miss Abbie I bet your laugh was so joyous to hear. You keep trucking along little one. Kyle hope you are feeling better. You are all in our prayers.
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Name: The Hobbs Date: 2005-01-27
Email:
Comments: We hope you all have a ton of fun w/ your gma & gpa visiting! What an exciting time ahead. It's so good to hear the positive news of Abbie laughing! Way to go, Cutie!
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Name: Mary Jo & Dave Osmun Date: 2005-01-27
Email: dave@osmun.org
Comments: We've been watching from Ohio for most of the time on the site. What wonders God has for us around the corner can't be concieved with our minds. Often we have to be put into a position of dependence to see them. Such a blessing and encouragement your family have been to us and countless others. "No good thing will He withhold..." Ps 84:11 God bless & our church family will keep praying until we m...(trimmed)
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Name: Cheryl Date: 2005-01-27
Email: rdesko@bresnan.net
Comments: Abby, you keep on laughing little one!! We are all so excited for you. Ray and Tiffany-have a great time on your date.
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Name: Brian Martin Date: 2005-01-27
Email: brian.d.martin@us.army.mil
Comments: Ray, Tiffany, Abby, and the rest of the Veras. You are all in my prayers...I just learned about Abby yesterday after meeting with Gordy Lewis at a conference. May God bless you all. (Brian ~ Greely)
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Name: The Suttons Date: 2005-01-26
Email:
Comments: Hello everyone. It is a blessing each time that I read your updates Tiffany. I look forward to reading about the progress that occurrs everytime that you write. Keep up the hard work Abby! You are a miracle in progress everyday!...We love you all. Love RBAB
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Name: TNF Date: 2005-01-25
Email:
Comments: Thank you for the updates. It just makes my day when I come log on and read that your little one is improving more and more each day. You can truly see God's hands working. I pray for continued progress, patience, and perseverence for you all. Take care Vara ohana. Our prayers are with you.
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Name: Kathy Date: 2005-01-25
Email: kat8011@ricochet.com
Comments: Praise God for all he is doing with you Abbie. It is amazing to watch the Lords work because even in tiny increments you have miracles each day. I will pray for you and your family every day.
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Name: Erika & Skyla Date: 2005-01-24
Email: foxee259@hotmail.com
Comments: hi Abby and family, im glad to hear that abby is doing well.. you are all in our thoughts and prayers. we love you all.. may GOD bless.
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Name: Candice Date: 2005-01-24
Email: chingc021@hawaii.rr.com
Comments: Wow! Am I glad you don't write like William Arthur. That quote from the 1/23 update gave me a headache! But seriously, our message this past Sunday was on Patience. Get a tape if you missed it. Love ya!
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Name: Linda Date: 2005-01-24
Email:
Comments: Sounds like you have been working very hard and your mommy too! Praying for you and your wonderful family.
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Name: McCoy Family Date: 2005-01-24
Email:
Comments: Abby you are so beautiful, what a complete angel. Melts my heart!! Tiffany you are such a strong women, I admire you so much. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY>
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Name: Cheryl Date: 2005-01-24
Email: rdesko@bresnan.net
Comments: Abby, what a beauty you are. Tiffany, thanks for the updates, you're great!! We all continue to pray for all of you daily. Keep up the good work!
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Name: Becky Newman Date: 2005-01-24
Email:
Comments: Wow Abbie sounds like you are doing so good. My daughter Alyssa said to tell you she thinks you are great.. We always pray for you and your family.
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Name: The Suttons Date: 2005-01-23
Email:
Comments: Abby your picture is beautiful! We are very excited about you beginning to eat some food, and sliding down your slide. We love you and your family. We always look for updates, and continue to pray for you. Love rbab
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Name: Angie Brasfield And Family Date: 2005-01-22
Email: angiebrasfield@yahoo.com
Comments: Abby you are such a pretty little angel. Keep up the good work.
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Name: Angie Brasfield and family Date: 2005-01-22
Email: angiebrasfield@yahoo.com
Comments: Such a pretty little girl. Your are doing a great job, keep up the good work.
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Name: Angie Brasfield and family Date: 2005-01-22
Email: angiebrasfield@yahoo.com
Comments: Such a pretty little girl. Your are doing a great job, keep up the good work.
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Name: Mary Date: 2005-01-22
Email:
Comments: What a beautiful new picture of Abbie. Sounds like you're picking up steam, kiddo! Keep working hard!
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Name: The Ryan family Date: 2005-01-21
Email: navychaplain@hotmail.com
Comments: We love your new picture Abbie - you've grown so much since we saw you last! Thank you Jesus for healing Abbie every day. Great is Your faithfulness. We love you and miss you so much Abbie!!
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Name: Your Friends In The Firehouse Date: 2005-01-21
Email:
Comments: Glad to hear all the positive news for the crew at your home. Here's to 2005 going along gangbusters for Abby's contiuned improvement. Aloha Ke Akua -
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Name: Becky Newman Date: 2005-01-21
Email:
Comments: What a beautiful pic!!!Praise God for how well you are doing Abbie. You are all in my prayers. Tiffany I bet sleep felt great!
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Name: Marjorie Balleras Date: 2005-01-20
Email: jorette618@yahoo.com
Comments: Hi Abby, You dont know us but we have been crossing paths for quite sometime. My daughter Danica was born In Kapiolani June 12, 2004. She is our first child,beautiful baby girl. She was diagnosed with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopaty at birth and we spent 21 days in NICU and intermediate care unit. My husband and I have seen you a couple of times with your mom in the cafeteria. My friend and...(trimmed)
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Name: M's family Date: 2005-01-20
Email:
Comments: What a BEAUTIFUL new picture! Abbey looks so bright eyed & happy. Thanks for sharing the new pic & the updates! Prayers & hugs!
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Name: rhonda Date: 2005-01-20
Email: rhonda.jerman@lexisnexis.com
Comments: Abbie, you look beautiful. I love the picture.
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Name: Linda Date: 2005-01-20
Email: lcarver@direcway.com
Comments: Abbie, Our hearts are overflowing with praise as we read your latest update. We praise God for your continued healing!! Keep up the hard work. Praise God for a new nurse to help out. Praise God for a full nights sleep. He is so faithful. We love you all and pray without ceasing.
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Name: dawn & emily Date: 2005-01-20
Email:
Comments: such a pretty picture! abby you are doing awesome! keep up the good work, before you know it youll be causing trouble again!!
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Name: Nathan and Amy Yost Date: 2005-01-19
Email: yost2705@msn.com
Comments: Abbie is looking beautiful!! Her progress is truly amazing. We continue to pray for you all!!
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Name: Christi from VA Date: 2005-01-19
Email: bransonx2@chartertn.net
Comments: It is so great to see a beautiful new picture of Abbie! I am continually praying for you all and have so enjoyed seeing Abbie's progress since this summer.
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Name: Melissa Date: 2005-01-19
Email: jduke@integrity.com
Comments: What a beautiful new picture of you Abbie!We are looking forward to seeing you someday soon...not sure when yet.Love to all the Varas from 4Dukes.
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Name: Annie Date: 2005-01-19
Email:
Comments: Faith is not believing that God can. It is knowing that God will.
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Name: Your Sister in Christ (Kim in San Diego) Date: 2005-01-19
Email:
Comments: Oh Abbie you look so cute in that last picture posted! My how you've come along and now moving your arms to touch your brother at night and to make the mobile move - Praise God for all these things and esp for you and your mommy who does such a wonderful job of sharing the good news and good works of Jesus! - we keep praying for you little one!
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Name: Marcy Date: 2005-01-19
Email: dmtopaul@aol.com
Comments: You are all such an example to everyone. You continue to be in our prayers. We are amazed at your strength and the miracles that your family is experiencing. We will continue to pray and watch the miracles unfold as Abby continues to get better.
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Name: dawn & emily Date: 2005-01-19
Email:
Comments: still praying for you abby! keep up the good work!!
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Name: Dumlao Ohana Date: 2005-01-19
Email:
Comments: Abbie, look how big you are growing...the girls love how your hair looks so they "demanded" theirs to be the same. They can't wait to come and play with you one day just like your cousin did! Have you been telling mommy to get some rest?
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Name: Candice Date: 2005-01-19
Email: chingc021@hawaii.rr.com
Comments: Thanks, Tiffany, for inscribibg your tablets that we may run -- with each joyous nugget you give us about Abbie's progress. And don't worry about typos in the updates. I, too, have a keyboard that can't spell. Auwe!
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Name: Angela Date: 2005-01-18
Email: adx21965@msn.com
Comments: Thank you for Abby's picture...what a gorgeous little girl. When you contrast the first photos of her in the hospital and this one for today, it is heartwarming and hopefull. Alleluia, God is good. I'll keep on praying as I have been. God bless all of the Vara's.
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Name: John and Karen Date: 2005-01-18
Email: kzondlo@zondlo.com
Comments: What a precious picture of Abbie! Thanks for sharing it. You guys remain in our prayers daily. Love to you all. John and Karen
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Name: TNF Date: 2005-01-18
Email:
Comments: Wow! You're so beautiful Ms. Abby! My you have grown so much. Listening to your Mommy talk about your brothers, and Crystal, I'm wondering if I should have another little one for my 2-n-a-half little girl. Keep up the hardwork Abby, we're rooting for you! Love always, TNF
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Name: The Sutton's Date: 2005-01-18
Email:
Comments: We are excited about the new developments in Abby everyday. She is a precious fighter who has the determination to get well! As always everyone is in our prayers. We love you all RBAB
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Name: Uncle Tim & Auntie Lo Date: 2005-01-17
Email:
Comments: Dear Abbie,We are always so happy to hear of your progress. Praying God will strengthen you each minute of the day. Jesus Loves You.
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Name: Cookie Date: 2005-01-17
Email:
Comments: Just wondering how everyone is doing.
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Name: Candis Date: 2005-01-16
Email: candishutchens@yahoo.com
Comments: I as glad that Abbey is doing so well. I have been away from the computer and am glad to hear how good things are going. Abby and family are in my prayers always. Have a great New Year.
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Name: Candice Date: 2005-01-15
Email: chingc021@hawaii.rr.com
Comments: Hi Miss Abbie and family! It is so good to have the updates up and running again. "Thanks, Gio's mommy! Although you're a continent away, you're still so vital to this web site! I pray for more good news and for our paths to cross again someday."
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Name: Desko's Date: 2005-01-15
Email: rdesko@bresnan.net
Comments: Hi Abby! Sounds like you are going to be getting into trouble in no time. Give your mommy and daddy and brothers a big kiss for us, and Crystal too! We miss you sooooo much. Found pics of the boys decorating cookies at our house in LA. Seems so long ago!
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Name: Hobbes Family Date: 2005-01-14
Email:
Comments: Tiffany, we know better than to believe you've been lazy! We completely understand that every minute you spend posting updates for us is a sacrifice of time from Abbey & your family! We greatly appreciate the news you are able & willing to share whenever you can!
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Name: Becky & Alyssa Newman Date: 2005-01-14
Email:
Comments: Abbie you are doing so great. I bet you will be crawling soon and loving it. It is amazing reading this journey your family is on. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.God Bless!!!!
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Name: Maggie Young Date: 2005-01-13
Email:
Comments: Hi there sweetie pie! I am soooo proud of you!! You are working so hard and making so much progress. Thank you for sharing all your success with us! Love, Maggie
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Name: dawn & emily Date: 2005-01-13
Email:
Comments: you are working so hard abby! keep up triyng to crawl & keep up the awesome talking!!
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Name: Crystal Date: 2005-01-12
Email:
Comments: Abbie you rock!!! You are getting so good at crawling all by yourself and giving kisses on command. And Aunt Tiffany..you're doing so awesome making sure things get done even w/o our good friend Debbie to help..
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Name: Mimi Date: 2005-01-12
Email: falley@yahoo.com
Comments: Uh-oh. It looks like something may be wrong again with the website. Hope it gets back to normal soon. No posts for two days either. Hope everyone and everything is fine. Hello Abbie!
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Name: Courtney Mohatt Date: 2005-01-11
Email: jmohatt@hotmail.com
Comments: You inspire us to live as we should...for Christ and watch for his miracles.
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Name: Mandi Date: 2005-01-11
Email:
Comments: Good to read some updates. We've been wondering. Praise God for Abbie's successes!
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Name: Angela D'Ambrosio Date: 2005-01-11
Email: adx21965@msn.com
Comments: Praise God! I was so happy to read an update about Abby. Of course you have all remained in my prayers and I just praise our loving Father for touching you all with His tender love. Abby will continue to prosper in God's perfect time.
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Name: Becky Newman Date: 2005-01-11
Email:
Comments: We are so happy to hear how great things are going for you all. You are always in our prayers.
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Name: Sherri Allen Date: 2005-01-11
Email: smallen@ev1.net
Comments: I can't wait to see what God has in store for Abby this new year.
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Name: Linda Date: 2005-01-11
Email:
Comments: A prayer was said for you and your family today. Thanks for the latest update.
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Name: Allie Date: 2005-01-11
Email:
Comments: Wonder what Abby's been up to since Dec. 27? Hope she is doing fine. Her progress is sounding like it is beginning to really pick up. Yeah!
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Name: Aurora and Family Date: 2005-01-11
Email: ahafer@houston.rr.com
Comments: Thank you for the updates...Praise God for all the good news! RJ's tender heart brings me to tears.
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Name: Deana Date: 2005-01-11
Email: leeville420@hotmail.com
Comments: Hi everyone, I am so glad you are back online I check this web site everyday to see how the Lord's little Angel is doing. I am so excited about all the news. I will be praying for you all.
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Name: Kristy G Date: 2005-01-11
Email:
Comments: Yeah! Your back! Thank you Gio's mommy, your work is much appreciated. Congratulations on the new van! I cant wait to see you all out and about. Sending love to all the Vera's, Kristy
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Name: Debra Date: 2005-01-10
Email:
Comments: Hope you're all doing great & that 2005 is off to an awesome start! We can't wait to hear some happy updates!
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Name: The Henning's Date: 2005-01-10
Email:
Comments: Abbie, can I just use this space to thank Gio's mommie for all her work. Moves are not easy with young ones and during December adds another level of stress to it! thank you for bringing the updates again, we are grateful and God Bless You in your new home!
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Name: The Henning's Date: 2005-01-10
Email:
Comments: Dear Abbie, wonderful to read your mom's updates and how events unfolded at your house over Christmas! We praise God for all the miracles, especially your words of love! Your mom is correct, nothing can really seperate us. Because praying for each other, shedding tears and shouting praises together binds hearts and souls. You have a "family" that spreads across the world and we are all praying ...(trimmed)
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Name: Travis and Melissa Brown Date: 2005-01-10
Email: bunchofbrowns@comcast.net
Comments: We are so happy to get your latest updates! My the Lord continue to bless you and keep you in this new year!
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Name: Kathy ( & Kawika) Date: 2005-01-10
Email: mommykanyuck@hawaii.rr.com
Comments: I am THRILLED for you all! Thank you so much for the latest update.. I should invest in Kleenex! =) Kathy
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Name: Linda Date: 2005-01-10
Email: lindasun75@hotmail.com
Comments: praise the lord miss abby, your nurse misses you very much and congratulations on every step you take into the new year. Luv and kisses, aunty linda
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Name: Candice Date: 2005-01-10
Email: chingc021@hawaii.rr.com
Comments: So good to read the latest updates! I'll continue to pray for you all. Now I have to go... I'm late from my lunch break; but it was worth it! Love ya!
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Name: Gio's Mommy Date: 2005-01-10
Email:
Comments: Hi All & Abby. I am finally back online. We moved across the country during the holidays. Sorry and Happy New Year. Let's see God's work this year.

Name: Ginnie Date: 2005-01-10
Email:
Comments: Once I posted, now I can read something. Great news is wonderful but we are sad we can't more easily know what to pray for--almost a month now. I agree, let's pray for the webmaster!
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Name: Ginnie Date: 2005-01-10
Email:
Comments: Still praying but receiving no word for so long and not even any recent prayer messages. What has gone wrong? I don't even know who to contact.
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Name: Dumlao Ohana Date: 2005-01-10
Email:
Comments: We were taking down Christmas decorations and Jaslyn asked me if I knew how many presents Abbie had...I told her and her little sister I didn't know, but every day is Christmas for Abbie's family because GOD helps Abbie wrap a present every day for her family to open and see...the gifts are something Abbie does new or improved as each day passes. Those kinds of gifts are the best ones to get.
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Name: Your Friends In the Firehouse Date: 2005-01-10
Email:
Comments: Missed meeting you. God Bless you and the family in the up-coming year. Look forward to the positive progress reports. Aloha.
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Name: christina Date: 2005-01-09
Email: cruschil@optonline.net
Comments: Though I have not posted in a long time, you have remained in my thoughts and prayers. ty for the updates, they bring a smile to my face when I hear how wonderful Abby is doing. The love you have for one another and your faith continue to inspire me, thank you for that.
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Name: Michele Henning Date: 2005-01-09
Email:
Comments: Dear Abbie, just checking in again. hope you have a wonderful Sunday with your family! Love, The Henning's
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Name: Annette33 Date: 2005-01-08
Email: annette33@mail2world.com
Comments: LOL, I too was worried after almost a month, and decided to check the guest book. Was happy to see updates here. Think of you often. My 6 yr old dd always asks why I access your page all the time. I had to tell your story...
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Name: Joan Schmaltz Date: 2005-01-08
Email: barontwo@yahoo.com
Comments: I was so worried when I didn't see any new posts for almost a month. Tonight I decided to check the guest book and was thrilled with the updates in it. Thank the good Lord for Abbie's progress. I pray for her and know that this will be a great year for her!
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Name: Michele Henning Date: 2005-01-08
Email:
Comments: Hello Abbie!! I have been checking in today, cannot wait to see your "news" Still praying and still rejoicing in the miracles!
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Name: Your Sister in Christ (Kim in San Diego) Date: 2005-01-08
Email:
Comments: What wonderful news Abby, that you are able to communicate better and better. we pray blessing upon you and your whole family for this whole new year little one - keep up the good work!
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Name: TNF Date: 2005-01-07
Email:
Comments: Morning Ms. Abby, thinking about you this morning.
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Name: The Suttons Date: 2005-01-07
Email:
Comments: Dear Father please continue to restore Abby everyday. Thank you for your answers to our prayers. Abby and family we love you all and continue to pray!
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Name: Becky Newman Date: 2005-01-07
Email:
Comments: You are all in our thoughts and prayers daily.
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Name: rhonda Date: 2005-01-07
Email: rhonda.jerman@lexisnexis.com
Comments: Is everything ok?
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Name: Jackie Date: 2005-01-07
Email:
Comments: I've started praying for the webmaster. Everyone join me.
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Name: Jason, Beki, Garrett, and Kelsey Warren Date: 2005-01-07
Email: beki_warren@yahoo.com
Comments: We're still praying every day, Tiffany! I know I don't post terribly often, but thought you might like to know that we still pray every day and read the updates when they are available. Isn't it exciting how Abbie is constantly progressing? We can't wait to hear all the wonderful details this weekend! Love, The Warrens
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Name: Glenda Date: 2005-01-06
Email: glenda.odonnell@blueyonder.co.uk
Comments: glad all is well looking forward to hearing news soon.
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Name: Michele Henning Date: 2005-01-06
Email:
Comments: Happy New Year Abbie and Family!!! I just sat and read thru the guest book and I am SOO thrilled at Abbie's gift to her daddy!!! Leave it to our girl to say such a beautiful thing to her daddy!! Cannot wait for ALL the updates! Will have to grab a coffee and enjoy the time "with you" when the updates are in!! This is going to be an awesome year for you!!!
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Name: Trisha Date: 2005-01-06
Email:
Comments: I haven't posted in a while, but I am still here! I check on your progress, Abbie, often. I am so thankful that you continue to progress. God is WONDERFUL! God bless you little angel...please know that those of us in California are still along for the adventure and we are still praying! We love you dear heart.
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Name: Update from Tiffany Date: 2005-01-06
Email:
Comments: Trying to make up for inability to post updates..I am sorry that so many of you have been looking and have been frustrated..we'll be posting again soon. Abbie is beginning to track with her eyes more consistently, and is finding new sounds to try to talk to us with. Please, even in the absence of real updates, keep praying. We'll be back up to speed soon!
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Name: TNF Date: 2005-01-06
Email:
Comments: I prayed for you all today.
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Name: Millie Date: 2005-01-06
Email:
Comments: I've followed along for months--now nothing. No new prayers. It seems everyone has stopped. This has been hard to deal with. I will keep looking, searching for information.
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Name: Kathy (& Kawika) Date: 2005-01-05
Email: mommykanyuck@hawaii.rr.com
Comments: I am sooo excited for you all - new year and more progress! God is faithful, and is blessing us through you... Thank you Abby and Family... TIffany- thanx for the update in the guestbook... made me feel better!
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Name: Glenda Date: 2005-01-05
Email: glenda.odonnell@blueyonder.co.uk
Comments: After I posted last post a whole load of posts came through. So glad Abby is doing ok looking forward to the news.
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Name: Glenda Date: 2005-01-05
Email: glenda.odonnell@blueyonder.co.uk
Comments: I too am worried I check every day for news. I pray that everything is ok with you all.
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Name: TNF Date: 2005-01-05
Email:
Comments: I never had a chance to thank you for all the wonderful pictures. Little Abby, you are such a cutie! And you grew so much! Take care everyone!
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Name: callie Date: 2005-01-05
Email:
Comments: good to hear that abby is doing better
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Name: Ginny Date: 2005-01-05
Email: wayoutworlds@yahoo.com
Comments: This is tough not getting updates anymore. Plus no recent prayer updates either. We pray all is okay.
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Name: Jason, Beki, Garrett, and Kelsey Warren Date: 2005-01-05
Email: beki_warren@yahoo.com
Comments: A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Vara family! Sounds like lots of exciting stuff is happening at your house. Praise God! We were especially excited when we read about Abbie saying "I love you" to Ray. I can't wait to see what God has in store for 2005!!! Love, The Warrens
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Name: Update from Tiffany Date: 2005-01-05
Email:
Comments: Another great day! Abbie scooted forward on her slide all by herself tonight, with the whole family celebrating around her as she went. WOW! Wonderful appt with her surgeon who was thrilled with her progress..appts like that are really fun! "Real" updates will be posted this weekend. God is Good!!
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Name: lurker Date: 2005-01-04
Email:
Comments: updates?
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Name: TNF Date: 2005-01-04
Email:
Comments: Hello Ms. Abby...How is your week going? I pray that all is well, and that you are doing better. Take care little one.
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Name: Update from Tiffany Date: 2005-01-04
Email:
Comments: Aloha! Our webmaster, Michelle will be home later this week. Stayed tuned for exciting news about Abbie's progress, Abbie's Angels fund, and happeneings around our house. I pray that your new year is off to a great start!
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Name: Kristin Date: 2005-01-04
Email:
Comments: Looking forward to some new updates soon. You are all in my prayers as always.
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Name: Jen Date: 2005-01-03
Email:
Comments: just updating the page so I can see new entries! I check every day!
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Name: Aurora and Family Date: 2005-01-03
Email:
Comments: Thank you for the update-so thrilled to hear how well things are going. We continue to pray for Abbie and the entire family daily - I know God is listening!
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Name: Suzie (Nebraska) Date: 2005-01-03
Email: smosbyne@cox.net
Comments: I am getting so scared and worried - it has been nearly a month without an update...can we hear anything - just a little 'evrything's ok'???
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Name: Kwan Date: 2005-01-03
Email: kwannie@yahoo.com
Comments: We are hoping to hear more of Abbie's progress but cannot find updates. I can't even see any prayer updates that go past mid-December. Hope nothing unfortunate has happened. We will continue to pray.
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Name: Virginia Date: 2005-01-03
Email: dnwickersheim@hotmail.com
Comments: I'll just thank Jesus ahead of time for the miracles and goodness and blessings that he will pour out on you all this 2005. Thank You Jesus. You are the best and without you we are nothing,& can do nothing. With you ALL things are possible and We can Do All things through Christ who strengthens us. Blessings, Virginia
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Name: Kathy Date: 2005-01-03
Email: kat8100@ricochet.com
Comments: Happy new year Abbie and family. May the Lord fill this year with healing and great blessings for all of you. You are always in my prayers.
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Name: Denny Hall Date: 2005-01-03
Email: cdflyer@earthlink.net
Comments: Abby's survival and continuing recovery was 2004's highlight for me. I look forward to more wonderful progress for this beautiful little girl in 2005. My prayers are added to those from around the world for Abby and her family.
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Name: Wilson Family Date: 2005-01-03
Email: Pwilson@innovishealth.com
Comments: What a terrific picture! We pray for your continued improvement Abby ! God bless you all !
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Name: Michelle Date: 2005-01-02
Email: CantuKJV@aol.com
Comments: I pray for a wonderful new year for the entire family. It was wonderful at Christmas to talk to my family and see how many of them are still praying for Abby and checking this site. There are many petitions still being made for all of you.
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Name: Update from Tiffany Date: 2005-01-02
Email:
Comments: Happy New Year! Our webmaster is on vacation and unable to post updates. But, all is TERRIFIC here. Abbie is improving in small ways each day, and we are so blessed. This is going to be a big year, and we look forward with eager anticipation!
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Name: Candice Date: 2005-01-01
Email: chingc021@hawaii.rr.com
Comments: Happy New Year, Miss Abbie! Oh, what the Lord has in store for you! Many blessings to you and your family! We love you!
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Name: Jen Date: 2005-01-01
Email:
Comments: Hope everything is ok... we miss the updates!
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Name: TNF Date: 2005-01-01
Email:
Comments: Little one, I pray that in this new year, God will continue to bless you and your family. I wish you all good things in this new year.
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Name: Aurora and Family Date: 2005-01-01
Email:
Comments: We hope you had a Blessed Christmas holiday, Vara Family! I have been concerned due to no updates....hope all is well. Happy New Year!
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Name: The Chun Family Date: 2005-01-01
Email:
Comments: Happy New Year Vara Family, May God continue to surround your family with his love. Keep up all the hard work precious Abbie! This will be another miraculous year for you and your family. We love you so much and are so proud of you Abbie. Hope to see you soon.
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Name: Becky, Alyssa & Danielle Newman Date: 2005-01-01
Email:
Comments: Happy New Year Vara Family. We wish you all a wonderful year. You are all in our prayers.....
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