Hey Joey,

It has been a while since we posted a note to you here but since it's your birthday we thought we should send you a shout out! We love you and we thank God that you are growing up so strong and healthy. Your Birthday is just a wonderful reminder of how blessed we are to know you and call you our friend. Have a great day Joe!

Love,

Ron, Markey, Lauren, Max, and Madison

Hello Mr. Joey, Been thinking of you and the family and how lucky we are to have such happy,healthy kids running around this summer. You're in a new school and doing great I hear. Hope you are making all kinds of new friends! Sad I missed seeing you all at the beach this summer, but definetly plan to have fun with you next summer. I think we would all have a blast camping on the beach together! Keep being your wonderful self and take good care of your mom and pop. They are very special people just like you. Guess I should give you a new nickname since you are becoming a big and strong young man. Til then, hugs and kisses cutey boy! Love, Nana

I can not express in words the joy I feel now that you are done with one full year of maintenance. You are so strong and growing stronger day by day. I love you so much!!!!

I can not believe you are nine years old now. The time is flying by so fast. You will be driving before ya know it. I love you bubba. Happy Birthday!!
Love,
mom

Hey Joey,
Man it has been a long time since I left you a note. I guess I am just so happy to see how well you are doing that coming to you web site sometimes takes me back to those days that were so difficult. It has been 9 months since your last chemotherapy and only a few more months till you visit PCH every three months. It has sure gone by fast. Third grade is almost over. You are getting so big. I just to tell you I love you bubba. I love you so very much. You are my favorite Joseph in this entire world and I am so happy you are feeling well!!!!

Hi Joey, haven't written in your guestbook lately, but want you to know that every day is a better day knowing you are healthier and growing up big and strong. You are becoming such a fine young man, who will grow up to do amazing things with your strength, heart and thirst for life. Keep getting good grades in school and there won't be anything you can't do!!! Love you Cutey Boy, Nana

Hey Joey-
Todd and I just wanted to say hi. I hope you are doing great. Hopefully we can see ya soon!!!

Love ya,
Todd and Aymee

Dear Joey, what a happy day Christmas was this year. To see you and the rest of your family, including Les and Marty, looking sooo happy and healthy is the best gift of all! I pray that 2009 holds only wonderful days ahead for all of the Black family, as well as the Lowe family and all the friends who pulled together to help you and Phoenix Children Hospital! That such good, could come from something so serious, is truly blessing. Happy New Year!!! Cutey boy!!! Love, hugs and kisses, Nana

Joey, I looked at your pictures, and I have to say you have a great family. I saw a picture with you and your little sister. Little sisters are great cause you get to teach em good boy stuff. My son and I try to watch Batman and Spiderman as much as possible. Did you see the Iron Man movie. I took my son to it and he loved it! Do you know who Thor is? DC comics are making a new movie coming out 2010, I hope it's a good one.

Well you take care,

Cameron

P.S. I'm one of your dad's normal friends.

by the way...I LOVE YOU!!! and am sooo proud of you for being strong and putting up with all the treatments and meds. You've made us all very happy!!!

Hello again my handsome boy! I guess you're getting too old to call you cutety boy. I hope you had a fantastic summer and school is full of all kinds of interesting and fun days ahead. I really, really, can't wait till next summer, when I get you and your family camping on the beach!!! I know where you can watch the dolphins swimming and jumping in the water. I am soooo excited thinking about. We are going to have a BLAST!

YOU DID IT kiddo!
We are so proud of you. You have been so brave for every appointment. Thank you so much for letting Amelia and I share Friday with you. Jeremy wishes he could have been there. We love you bunches.
Love and hugs
Tishy Jeremy & Amelia

YOU DID IT !!!

Joey,
I am so proud of you. Today was your last chemotherapy appointment and you were very brave. It is finally here, a chance for you to live a life without pills and pain. I wish I could leave you a longer message but just thinking about all you have been through and your appointment earlier, I just can not hold back the tears. I love you Joey. I love you so much. You are my favorite Joey in this entire world.
Love,
Mom

Hi Joey,
Well kid you are almost there. Just a few more weeks and then you will be done with chemo. I can't believe it has already been three years. You have done an amazing job. You sure are a brave and strong young man. I love you very, very, very much.
Love ALWAYS,
mom

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!
My Joey,
I love you so much and hope you had a wonderful birthday!! You are now a great big eight years old and getting more handsome by the minute.



I love you !!!!
Mom

Joey,
You don't know us we have been keeping up on your treatments thru Paul Boyd. He contacted us a couple of years ago while fund raising and we have kept track of you since then. It sounds like you're getting near the end of your treatments... I'm sure you will be very happy when that happens. Keep up the good spirits I know the nurses in the Childrens Hospital are wonderful. I speak from experience.... My son Corey had Leukemia when he was 17 and the doctors & nurses were wonderful. He was to sick to go to Camp Rainbow then, but since then he has been a counselor there in Aug for about 8 years. He is now 29 years old and just got married 2 weeks ago now both he and his wife Lindsey will be counselors. I hope my son & I will meet you someday.
Keep smiling and have fun!!! Sally

Hi kiddo...just wanted to check in and say hello...it has been a while. I really dig that you enjoy singing...that is really neat. Keep it up! Not sure when we will get to visit next..hopefully we will be moving to Arizona permanently..then we can come to some of your events...aloha, Kelly, Collin and Maddy (you haven't met yet)

Dear Black Family, I wanted to tell you what a good time we had at the poker game. It is very heart warming to see everyone get so involved in wanting to help Joey and other children. Joey , you were the perfect gentleman, as usual and a great host. Almost to the end of treatment and you'll have so much more time to have fun and be a kid. Stay strong Joey, we love you all very much! Love and kisses, Nana aka Mom

hey joey (and family)!
i wish we could come to the poker game, but the timing is not good (actually i wish we had known about it sooner, i kept thinking it was in august) and little eddie is starting to act sick again (he is only 2 1/2 months old, and has already had 2 ear infections!) but uncle john and i are talking about coming to your end of treatment celebration, your cousins angie and scott have been asking when they can play with their phoenix cousins, so we need to make that happen!
we love you all and think about you every day!
love,
aunt aimee and uncle john-john

Hi Joey!
I just saw your page! So, I thought I would leave you a message. You are doing a great job this year and I am glad you're feeling better. All your teachers and friends at OLPH are proud of you!!!
Love,
Mrs. DeGrose

Hi Joey!!
Todd and I just wanted to say hi and we hope you are doing well. I read you like Rock Band, Todd just got it and we play it all the time. We are not very good yet though!! Have a good day.

Todd and Aymee

Hi there Joey:) We just wanted to check in and say hi. Hope you are having a great week! We love you and we wanted you to know that we are thinking of you. Hope to see you soon. Love The Armstrongs

Hi Joe! Heard you made it thru another treatment, and I know you're getting a little grouchy from going all the time for treatments and taking meds, but HANG IN THERE JOEY, you're getting healthier and youre almost done with treatments. So stay strong and cute! so you can grow up to be president! Love you, Nana

Hey bubba,
You seemed a little sad to head back to school today so I thiught I would leave you a little message. I want you to know that even when you are at school I am always thinking about you. I watch the clock counting down the minutes until I can come pick you and your brothers back up. I miss you like crazy but I know you are safe and learning so many wonderful new things. But don't think for one minute that I am not missing you, I love you Joey !!! You are my favorite Joey in the WHOLE wide world !!
Love,
Mom

Hi there cutey boy! You must be getting so excited waiting for Santa and Christmas to get here. Love your Christmas photo. You all look so happy and healthy. I want to Thank you for being such a good kid and sticking out your treatments, even tho you were tired of the hassle. Merry Christmas, Joey and a happy, fun filled,healthy New year!All my love and kisses, Nana

Hey Kiddo!!

We just wanted to check in & say hi, we always watch out for your updates & wanted you to know we are thinking of you. You are such a strong boy. It was great to see you a few weeks ago at Nulfies party. We sure don't get to see you guys as much as we would like to!! Have a great weekend. All our love, Kristen, Dave, Karlee & Gracie

Dearest Joey!
Hi!
Just a note to let you know that Grandpa and I had a Yard Sale on Sat., Nov. 3rd at our house in Tucson and raised some money for the Light The Night in your name and I donated that gift today! We met the nicest people, and even met 10 more neighbors! It was funny because I was so tired putting the whole thing together, but I got the energy to pull the whole thing off even when I was "all out of gas!". That is the learning experience about giving to other people - we all help each other. Grandpa and I had such a wonderful day, we sold as much as we could and then donated the rest to Goodwill - so they will benefit also. Please know we love you and you are always in our hearts - give everyone up there a hug for us! Love, Peg

Hi Joey! Just wanted to tell you what a great time I had at the chili cook off! It was so much fun to watch you and the other kids dancing to the DJ. And I also had the best day when you all went out to the lake and had fun on the boat. I can't wait for summer next year to have get togethers at the lake. Hope you had a good weekend! Love you very much and am glad that there's not too many more treatments. You couldn't have been a better little boy to do all that so we have a healthy young man! Love You, Nana

Hi Joey,
What a busy weekend. I hope you had fun at the chili cook off. I sure did. Everyone is coming together to support you and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The walk is just a few weeks away. We will have a great time. Treatment in two days. Then you have only eight more months. Yeah Yeah Yeah !! I love you Joey!!!!! MOM

Hey Joey,
It's your 2007/2008 Rock'n Roll runner Darren here. It was great to meet you this past Saturday. I hope your feeling well, and no worries my friend, there will be plenty of time for that mini golf game your looking forward to.

I just wanted to take a moment to let you know what a blessing it is to have you as my sponser for this marathon. Guys like you, and parents like your mom and dad help a world to understand what true courage is. I know you and your parents didn't ask for it, but God has chosen you for a very special mission. A mission to touch many many lives and to help a lost world get a glimpse of true courage. A chance for people to experience compassion and to help make a difference in some way. You are one of the truest heros in my book little man, and that goes for your parents as well. I thank you for the opportunity to run for you and the cause of such a wonderful organization as the PCH.

God bless and stay strong Joey,
Darren

hey young man , I hope all is well , I haven't stopped by on your webpage for awhile. Stay strong , and I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. have a fun , safe school year . later
Coach Mutti

Dear Joey, I wanted you to know that I think about you every day and wish you didn't have such a rough time on your last treatment! I wish you were done with it, but know you'll be as brave as you have been, so you can get better. We all want you to grow up to be a strong, healthy young man! You've been through so much (your mom and dad too) that hopefully it won't be too much longer and not so painful. Good luck with starting school again! I'm sure it will help to see all your friends and help take your mind off of things! Have fun and enjoy!!! I love you very , very much and wish I could kiss you and make it all better! See you soon Cutey Boy, Love Nana

To Joey and Family,

I mistakenly have come across this site through a search engine but after reading a few lines I felt compelled to wish you folks the very best. Leukemia has recently touched my family, so I would like you kind folks to know Joey and your family are in my prayers. God Bless

Hi kiddo,
I was up early and thinking about you so I wanted to say hello. I am so happy you are feeling better this week. You only have 12 more treatments to go. I love you very much and I cant wait to celebrate at the zoo next year when you have your last appointment. I LOVE YOU VERY ,VERY, VERY MUCH.
mom

Hi Joey!I hope you do well and recover completle from this illness.Happy Birthday!!
My brother Connor says hi

Dear Joey and Family, I had a fabulous time at poker night! It was very impressive to see what a slick operation you all have and a wonderful turnout. It was especially nice to see you have sooo much fun with all the games you played. We are both very lucky to have so many family members that care, plus all the friends your mom and dad have to show their support. Congratulations to you all for such a successful fund raiser. You can't imagine all the good you are doing Cutey Boy by being such a strong and lovable young man!!! You bring out the best in us all! All my love, Nana

Hi Joey!
It was an absolute honor to meet you last night. You are an inspiration!
Fondly,
Paula (the Catholic school teacher)

Hey Joey,
I was thinking about you and thought I should leave you a little note. I feel bad you missed basketball practice yesterday and wanted to let you know it wont be long now before you are off all your medicines. Your little ears looked like they needed a break from the sun. Before you know it your sensitive skin will be a thing of the past. Just over a year to go kiddo. June 08 here we come. I love you Joey. Happy Birthday to my wonderful big guy.

Happy Birthday Cutey Boy! Thanks for having us to your swim party. It was great seeing you have so much fun with all your friends. And all those presents you got should keep you busy for a long time. Great to see you looking so healthy and happy! Keep up the good work and enjoy your gifts. Lots of Love, Nana

Dear Joey, I've been thinking of you all and the fun you must be having on your trip. How exciting to be traveling across country to go on a Disney cruise. I can't wait to hear of all the great times you must be having. I'm sure you will have some very special memories. Your mom and dad are probably more than big kids themselves on the trip! You are such an inspiration to us all and I am very proud of how well you are doing in school and dealing with your treatments! Stay strong and happy cutey boy! Love you with all my heart, Nana

Dear Joey,

I am sure you do not remember me but I met you when you were a very little baby. I use to work with your Mom at Albertsons.

I just found out about your illness and your web site and I must say that you sound like a very strong and brave boy.

I will be praying for you and your family.

I have 2 grandchildren that are at the age that you were when you contacted this illness (5). I just can't imagine what that must be like.

Stay strong and brave!!!!!!!! I will continue checking on your web site to see how you are doing.

Love,
Alma

Hi Joey,
It is 10:27 on Tuesday, March 13 2007. Pop and I put you to bed about an hour ago and I decided to visit your web site for a bit. I looked back at all of your wonderful messages from your great friends and family, even loving people who have not had the opportunity to meet you. I am over come by tears tonight because looking back at the past two years of postings is like reading a story of a brave little guy who has been through so much and who is so loved. You are such a sweet and loving son and I am so proud of you. The best part of today is just knowing how lucky I am to have you for a son. To my favorite Joey......I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!

HEY KIDDO!!

WOW!! WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR YOU TO GO ON YOUR DISNEY CRUISE. YOU WILL LOVE SWIMMING WITH THE DOLPHINS. KARLEE & GRACIE DID THAT IN CANCUN & IT WAS THE GREATEST EXPERIENCE EVER!! WE ARE SO HAPPY YOU'RE DOING WELL WITH ALL OF YOUR TREATMENTS & CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU. ENJOY YOUR TRIP!!
LOVE,
THE CAPKO FAMILY

I hope you are doing well , your on my prayer list , keep being a great kid and GO PHOENIX SUNS !!!

Hello Joey,

My name is Cameron. I have a 5 year old daughter who is now in kindergarden and my 3 year old son who is still at daycare. Your dad and I used to play hockey together. It sounds like you are moving right along in your treatment. You sure are brave! I think this is only the third time I have written and I would like to change that, I would also like to send you a picture of myself and my family. Do you know how I can send you a picture? I could do it though e-mail or the regular mail (like a letter) . Please send me directions.

P.S. What kind of comic books do you like? I like Spider Man, Thor, and Iron Man.

Hi kido,
Just a quick hello. I wanted to tell you I think you are doing a great job in 1st grade. I know you need to start wearing your hat again but I am sure it will help keep your skin from acting up. You sure look cute in those hats.I love you so much big guy !!!
Love Mom

Hey Joey!!!
How are you doing? Todd and I have not seen you for awhile and so we just wanted to say and we hope you are doing good! Remind your mom that you are supposed to come over for dinner! We love you and miss you.
Aymee and Todd

Hello there cutey boy! Sorry it's been so long since I wrote you. I'm so glad you and the rest of the family had a fun vacation! You must have seen a lot of neat things. Can't wait to see the pictures! It's also good to hear your treatment went well and your counts are up. Keep being the strong cutey boy you are. Hope to see you all soon. Love you, Nana

Jooooooeeeeeeyyyyy,

What's up Man? I know that your last round of chemo has been pretty tough. However, I know that you are pretty tough too!! Keep on fighting!!!

Your buddy,

Odell

P.S. Stop by the office so we can play soccer again!

Joey...

We've been thinking about you. I know it is a little late..but Happy Belated Birthday. Wow..you are six now. I just had a birthday too. Bet you are excited that it is summer time. It is so nice to look at all the cool pics on your website. You have so many friends. Well, take care and love ya...Kel and Collin

HI JOEY

I JUST SAW YOU ON THE NEWS AT STUFFINGTON BEAR COMPANY FROM THIS MORNING. ISN'T IT COOL TO BE ON THE NEWS? WOW... WE TAPED IT TO SHOW OUR DADDY TONIGHT. WE WERE SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU ON TV!! WE HOPE YOU'RE DOING WELL & CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN!
KARLEE

Hey Joey. It's Coach Jay from soccer. Just wanted to let you know that we miss seeing you now that soccer is over. Hopefully we'll see you in the fall.

Hey Joey,

Cool website Joe! It’s going to be weird not playing soccer this weekend. I hope you are doing well. I can’t wait to see you back on the soccer field this fall. Take care and make sure you and your family keep in touch.

God Bless,

Coach Jim & Family


P.S. I may be playing on an indoor soccer team soon. If you would like to come out and watch me play just let me know…

Hey Joey,

I've been thinking about you buddy. I was reading some Spiderman comics with my son Ryan the other day and remembered that I met your Pop at a Comic Book shop (Bosco's) when we were about 13 or 14 (1984 or 1985 - ugh... lol).

Do you like the X-Men too? Did you see that the X3 movie is coming out this Summer? And so is Superman! Ultra Cool!!!

Ryan wanted to wish you a happy birthday, he just turned 6 too (in April).

I listend to your Song and its AWESOME!

You take care buddy and stay strong. Say hi to your Mom and Pop for Ryan and I.

Martin Odsather

Hi Joey!

I just heard your song, and think it's awesome. And I can't believe you are going to be 6 soon!! I'm looking forward to celebrating your special day with you. And can you believe that you are almost finished with school?? Wow, first grade is just around the corner.

Take care handsome and I will see ya soon!

All my love,
Aunt Kim

Hey Joey and the rest of the gang,

Just want you all to know we are thinking of you. Joey, we are getting soooo excited for your birthday party. We are going to have so much fun and we can't wait to see you!

Keep up the awesome soccer playing!!!


Love,

Ron, Markey, Lauren & Max

Hi Joey, I really enjoyed watching you play soccer and can't wait to go to another game. I just wanted to tell you how special you are to me! Lots of Love and hugs, Tishy

HEY JOEY!!

SO GLAD TO HEAR YOU'RE DOING WELL WITH YOUR TREATMENTS!! I BET SOCCER IS FUN, ESPECIALLY SINCE YOU'RE THE HIGHEST SCORING PLAYER!! THATS GREAT! WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE POKER TOURNAMENT IN YOUR HONOR AND SEEING YOU REAL SOON. WE LOVE YOU & YOU REMAIN IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS.

LOVE
KRISTEN, DAVE, KARLEE & GRACIE

HI JOEY!!!
Todd and I wanted to say hi and that we miss you and hope you are doing well. I am sending your mom fsome pictures from the wedding! We love you and hope to see you soon!
Aymee and Todd

Hi there Cutey Boy! I heard how great you are doing with your treatments! Way to go! Keep up with being such a strong and brave little man. I am soooo proud of you and even more proud that you are doing so well at soccer too. Sounds like you are running the team!!! Please know that I think you are amazing and can do pretty much anything you put your mind to. I love you very much and can't wait to see you on Easter! I'm going to try and get off for your graduation too. Love and Miss you all, Nana

Hi Joey,
Tomorrow we head to PCH for treatment. It should be a quick appointment. You will be able to eat and no spinal. Yeah !!! I am so proud of you. You do so well when you have treatment. Maybe we can get a bellywasher at the snack-bar. I love you!!
Mom

Hey Joey...

Hi there!! Bet you can't wait for the summer to come...so you are going to be a first grader next year..wow, what a big accomplishment.

We are coming to Arizona from May 6-15...hopefully we get to hang out with you when we are there.

Take care and see you soon...love and aloha, Collin and Kelly

Hey Joey -

Well it's coming close to an end, Kindergarten that is! We bet you're excited for summer to start soon, just as Kenzie is. We can't believe you and Kenzie are going to be going onto 1st grade soon. (That just means your mom and dad, as well as us, are getting older - yuk!) We're very proud of how well both you & Kenzie are doing. We wanted to say Thank you for being so special to us and always making our morning by just saying "Hello!" We're counting down the days to your b-day party! (make sure you have lots of food & drinks for us, and don't forget to add in a lot of FUN!!!) You need to let us know what you would like for your b-day? Anyways, take care of yourself, We Love you,

Love & God Bless
Fairbairn's :)

Hey Joey! I just wanted to tell you that I can't wait to see you tonight and you are so brave and the strongest kid I know!

Love you lots,
Jackie

hey cutie,how are you? I just want to say i love you and i'll see you tomorrow.

Hi Joey. I just wanted to tell you how awesome it is to be able to see you the few times a week at school. You make it easier for kenzie to go on the days she does not want to go. So that I thank you for. I hope you are still enjoying school. We love you so much! Just keep smiling, because you keep us smiling. Love Robert, Diane, Jacob, Mackenzie, and Josh

hey Joey, I just wanted to send you a quick note to say I was thinking about you. I hope you had a good day at school and can not wait until Isee you tonight. Love ya,

Pop

Hi Joey!!
i just wanted to check in & say hi. We havent seen you in so long, but i want you to know we think of you all the time. I love to check your website for updates. We are all so pleased with your progress. I love to hear about your clinic visits & how great you're doing with all of your treatments. You are such a big brave boy. We sure hope to see you & your family soon. We love you & pray for you & your family every day!!
Love,
Kristen, Dave, Karlee & Gracie

hi joey,

My name is Lauren and I am in 5th grade at Coyote Hills Elementary School. I went to O.L.P.H. from Kindergarten to second grade. I had Miss J,Mrs Beckert, and Mrs. Carlson. Mrs. Carlson also goes to my church. My school is doing a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society called Pennies for Patients. My mom works with your Aunt Dea and she told me about your website. It is interesting to see what you have gone through and to know more about it makes us want to help even more. I am also going to tell my teacher, Ms.Farrow, about this website. I hope that you continue to feel better. Have fun in Miss J's class.

Lauren

Hi Joey,

We just wanted to post a little note to say hi and we are thinking of you!! :) We are glad to hear you are doing so well. Way to stay strong, you are such an inspiration!!

BIG HUGS!!

The Carter family in Alaska

Hey Joey: We saw a news piece on your visit to Luke Air Force Base last year and just thought you were the coolest pilot we've ever seen. We love to visit your website and see all the positive updates that appear.
Our good friend near San Francisco (Half Moon Bay) is getting excited about her Cross Country Ski Trip in Alaska to help raise funds for the Leukemia Society. She just had a huge BBQ event up there and raised nearly $3000.00 just in that one evening. I haven't talked to her since the end of January which was the final day to send donations for the trip but I'm pretty sure she hit her target goal. She's a little nervous about the ski part since she's still a novice but she's been training hard for a few months. If you want to call her and give her a few inspirational words, she would love that. Her name is Wendy Padua and number is 650-560-9303.
Once again keep up that wonderful positive attitude.
Tim and Linda Cowles
Surprise, AZ

HEY JOEY!!

I KNOW WE HAVEN'T SEEN YOU IN A WHILE, BUT WE ALWAYS CHECK UP ON YOU ON YOUR WEBSITE. WE ARE SO GLAD YOU'RE DOING WELL WITH YOUR TREATMENTS. YOU ARE SUCH A TROOPER, WE ARE SO IMPRESSED WITH YOUR BRAVERY & STRENGTH. KARLEE & GRACIE ASK FOR YOU AND PRAY FOR YOU ALL THE TIME & WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU REALLY SOON & WANT YOU TO KNOW WE ARE ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT & PRAYING FOR YOU. WE LOVE YOU, KRISTEN, DAVE, KARLEE & GRACIE

Joey, congratulations on being able to have that tube removed. You must be feeling on top of the world. I hope you will continue to get well and I look forward to seeing you at the next school function, being a normal boy.

Connie Himes and Sam Acedo

Het kiddo , happy new year to you and your family. I hope all finds you well and you have a great 2006. Keep that big smile going and just have as much fun as you can , have a great day too. God Bless . Coach Mutti

Hi Joey, I am sooo happy you finally have the port out and got it done in time for Christmas! You looked so good on Christmas Day and seemed so happy that it made me very happy! I so glad to see you full of such pep and anxious to buy some new games. Have fun with all Santa brought you and I hope you find the games you want. You are such a good boy! Thank you for being such a sweetheart. Love you lots and lots and lots! See you soon, Nana

Hi there Joey, the last time we saw you we talked about your port being taken out on the 23rd. You were so excited. I hope that you are feeling great and we just wanted you to know that we have been thinking about you today! Love Aunt Tishy and Jeremy

Hi there Cutey Boy! I heard you had a great time at Disneyland and I am sooo happy for you all. You got to see a waterfall, had breakfast with Lilo and Stitch, when on a bunch of rides lots of times, sounds fabulous! Can't wait to see you to tell me all your fun! All my love, Nana

Joey you are the bravest kid I know and you are not scared of anything. I enjoy playing games with you and I hope to see you soon!

Hello there dear Joey! Craig and I had a great time seeing you and the family on Thanksgiving! I guess I owe you another card game, even if you were beating me! I hope you all have a blast when you go to Disneyland! Have a ton of fun and say hello to Mickey Mouse for me! You are doing so well at school and everything else, keep up the good work! I think about you all every day and send all my love! Tell your mom and dad to have a ton of fun too at Disneyland, no one on earth deserves it more! Hugs and Kisses, Nana

Hi Joey!

We woke up to snow today so Ephraim got Veaya's snowmachine out and made a track for her in the backyard. She's a great little driver!! If you ever come up here in the wintertime, Veaya said you can have a turn driving her snowmachine around our yard, too. She got your letter and drawing in the mail; and we saw the Christmas card you made - you are a GREAT artist!! You will be getting another letter from her soon, along with her pre-school picture.

Take care and have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!! BIG HUGS to you and your family from all of us.

Love,
The Carters

Hi Joey,

We see you had a great Halloween, and fun in the snow.

We just wanted to tell you we are thinking about you, and we are glad you are doing so well.

Have a great Thanksgiving to you and your family!

Take Care,

Donna & Family

Hi Joey,
I have never had the pleasure of meeting you, but I worked with your Dad at Telespectra a few years ago. I could always see how proud he was of you and your family. Keep up the great work and the positive attitude! You are loved by so many people, even people that have never met you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Take care,

John Passov

I hope you had a fun halloween, we played a game last night and I wished you were there,it was a playoff game, we had fun. I hope you are feeling good, is your brother teaching you basketball, get em tiger nothing can stop you! God bless and have a fun weekend
sincerely,
Coach Mutti

Hello again there Cutey Boy!, I heard you had a great week at school. I really enjoyed seeing you and the rest of the family on Halloween. You really pulled a good trick on Craig. He thought it was another Spiderman trick or treating and didn't realize it was you! I hope you had lots of fun and enjoyed your treats. Can't wait to see you again. Have a good weekend and get some rest for school next week. You are doing such a great job! All my love, Nana

Joey,

We have never met you personally, but we worked with your Dad at Syntellect. We want you to know that we are praying for you and your family. We have read all of the wonderful things that everyone has to say about you. We enjoy looking at all of the pictures that are posted on your web site. You are such a handsome young man.

Wow! You got to throw out the first pitch at a Diamondbacks game. Maybe one day we can come over and you can teach Shane how to throw a baseball.

God Bless you,

Bolosan's

Hi Joey! Hope your Halloween was loads of fun! Wish we could have been there to see you and your brothers and sister all dressed up. Lots of Love, Tishy and Jeremy

Dear Joey,

I am Cole's big brother and I will look for you on the
play ground and around school. Was it fun at the Luke
Air Force Base? I need to ask you favor to please try to
keep Cole out of trouble - He's a mess! You should
see his face when he eats cake.

Your best friend's big brother
Wyatt

Dear Joey,

I hope that you had a great week and I'm
glad you had such a good time at the
Luke Air Force Base. I hope that you will feel
better and stay better. We will make you feel
better. See you at school on Monday.

From Cole

Hi Joey!

You don't know me, but I saw your pictures for your "Pilot For A Day". You look like a real pilot! I have two boys of my own, and they saw your pictures and now they want to go!!!!

It is good to hear you are doing so very well, especially that you are back in school!

You are an angel. Your Christmas Card drawing is beautiful. I would love to have one. :)

Our family prays for you and your family every day.

Donna, Art, Justin, Michael, Johnny, Sheree, Lindsey and P.J., and the rest of us.

Hey Joey!
Todd and I just wanted to say hi. We hope that you are doing well and we hope to see you soon. Hope your having fun playing duck hunt. I will make sure Todd comes over soon and plays with you!! We love you can't wait yo see you again soon.
Love,
Todd and Aymee

Hi Joey, I saw your Christmas angel card and it is fabulous! Those angels are precious and so are you. I also saw more pics of you in your pilots uniform and you sure are handsome! Glad to hear you are doing well getting back to school. See ya soon. All my love Nana

Hi Joey! How's my awesome student? What a famous young man you have become! I just turned on my computer to see all of your wonderful pictures that were taken in your flight suit at Luke Airforce Base!! Wow, that must have been really fun for you and your whole family. Thank you for being a part of our class at OLPH. You are loved very much by everyone there especially your kindergarten friends and "silly Miss J." Stay strong Joey...we are all praying for you!
God bless you....Miss J. :)

Hi Joey,

Saw your picture in the newspaper. It looked like you had alot of fun with the fighter jets. I know that you will have a great recovery. You seem like a brave young man. You are a real superhero and inspiration to others!

Take care
Kevin Rentch

Hey Kiddo, I hope all finds you well, and I hope school is good to you too. I am the coach of the Lil Phoenix Suns, I would like to invite you to a game sometime , and when you turn nine there will be a spot just for you on the team ( that is if you like the game of basketball) Keep smiling and laugh as much as possible, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong. God Bless you and your family, Sincerely, Coach Mutti and the Lil suns

Hello there Mr. Celebrity, Student, Pilot, Artist, Cutey Boy! I've been rooting for you all week and hope you had a good week back to school. It must have been tough getting into the swing of things, but I know how proud your mom and all of us are, that you keep going to learn more every day, so you can grow up to be President!!! You are the best for that or anything else you want to do! Stay Strong and have fun this weekend!!! Lots of hugs and Kisses, Nana P. S. Can't wait to see your Xmas Cards!

Hey there Joey!!

Wow...what great news...that is awesome that you get to go back to school! I bet you really missed your friends and teachers.

It was great eating dinner with you and your family at Pei Wei when we were visiting from New York City. Your family is wonderful. We'll have to visit with you again the next time we are in town.

Have you decided what you are going to be for Halloween? It is our favorite holiday. We always dress up. Collin is going as a guy from the 80's or a semi-Napoleon Dynamite and I am going as a Go-Go Girl from the 60's.

Hang in there buddy and we'll talk to you soon...Love and Aloha, Collin and Kelly

Hi Joey!!
That is so exciting you get to go back to school!! I always loved school, and Veaya does, too, and she'll be writing you another letter very soon. :) Are you getting ready for Halloween?? It is one of our favorite times of the year and we are hoping that it doesn't snow before the 31st. Well, have fun back at school with your friends and teachers. I bet they've really missed you!! :) Love, Tina

Hi Joey! I had a GREAT TIME walking with you and all the family and friends! Light the Night walk was such an inspiration, and you ARE SUCH AN INSPIRATION. Thanks for letting my go with you and I hope you enjoyed it as well. Can't wait to see you again. Love Nana

Joey, I had a very good time with you at the Light The Night and I ment what my poster said (Joey, I would walk around the world for you) I love you joey!

Hello there Mr. Celebrity Pilot! you looked so grown and handsome in your pilot's uniform. And you look so professional in your photo in the paper. Way to go on your counts being up. Now you should be able to out walk everyone, other than your "energizer bunny" mom. My black chair is open for you ANY TIME, cutey boy. I'll see you in Tempe!!! All my love Nana

Hey there cutie patootie!I had such a good time hangin out with you. I just wanted to send you my love. I just know your treatment will go well Friday. I will be thinking about you! I love you bunches! See you Saturday at Light the Night.
Love and hugs, Aunt Tishy

Hi Joey...WOW! You are 5yrs old and you have your own web page....What guy! I just read about you and I saw your picture and You are A Very Special Boy. You have such a beautiful smile. I am a cancer survivor myelf, last year all of my friends did the walk in my honor and this year I am able to walk, so I be thinking of you while I walk. You"re in my thought and prayers.....Keep Smiling!

Hi Joey! Just wanted you to know that I missed seeing you at the car wash on Saturday. Ya should have been there to see all the "crazy" people running around and hooping and hollering. I'm sure you would have gotten a kick out of watching it, cutey boy. You need to give everybody an extra hug for all their hard work kiddo! They all love you sooo much and are trying sooo hard to do everything they can to help you and other children who get to go thru treatments. So for every time you go, know there are tons of people thinking of you and want you to feel better!!! Keep doing such a GOOD JOB of being a wonderful little boy. Each day you make us all very happy when you can be happy. Love you lots, Nana

Hello there CUTEY BOY! I wanted to congratulate you on your being an honorary New York Fireman! That is a super honor! How special you are that the brave men and women of NY think of you to send a t-shirt and personal photo! You are such an inspiration! You make us all want to be braver!!! I'm happy to here your counts are up and know you'll be doing much better soon. And I hear you get to have a mini vacation from school, so you should have lots of time to get some rest and get all your strength back. Lots of kisses and hugs. Give your brothers and sis a hug from me too, OK.Love Nana

Hi Joey! Just a note to say hi and that I'm thinking of you! Thank you sooo much for your visit and the great swing! I'm happy to hear your Grandma Black is coming for a visit. I hope you are getting your strength back up for yourself so you can enjoy the visit and I'm sure your friends at school miss your smiling face. Miss you too! Take care CUTEY BOY!!! All my love NANA

Hey, baby Joe,

Just wanted to say hi and that we miss you. We know you lost your hair, but we also know you look GREAT without it. You are being so strong and courageous and some days must seem so long, but know we love you and can't wait until we see you again. Keep your chin up. Love,

Jason, Amy, & Tyler Beck

HEY JOEY!!

I JUST READ ABOUT YOUR CLINIC VISITS LAST WEEK AND WE WANTED TO TELL YOU WE ARE THINKING ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY!! KARLEE & GRACIE HAD SO MUCH FUN AT YOUR HOUSE ON THE TRAMPOLINE AT YOUR HEAD SHAVING PARTY THAT THEY ALWAYS ASK WHEN WE'RE GOING TO COME OVER AGAIN. WE'LL HAVE TO GET TOGETHER REAL SOON!! WE DON'T GET TO SEE YOU VERY OFTEN BECAUSE WE LIVE KIND OF FAR AWAY, BUT WE WANT YOU & YOUR WHOLE FAMILY TO KNOW WE THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY & PRAY FOR YOU EVERY NIGHT KIDDO!! WE WILL SEE YOU SOON! LOVE, KRISTEN, DAVE, KARLEE & GRACIE

Hello there! First, congratulations to being a great artist and designing a perfect Christmas card. And how exciting to be on the same baseball field with the Diamondbacks, one of Andrew's favorite teams. I hope you are beginning to like the hospital better. Andrew who says Hi by the way also had leukemia when he was five, he didn't like things much at first, especially taking all his medicines, yuk!
But he begin to really enjoy his hospital visits. One time the Doctor told us we could go home and Andrew asked if he could wait till after BINGO. One of his nurses even played floor hockey with him in the halls. He had a lot of fun staying in the hospital. Andrew is now 13 and in February of 2005 he celebrated his 5 years off treatment. He loves playing baseball and plays it every chance he gets!! He also runs cross country for his school and does very well. We send our love and prayers hoping the time goes by real fast for you.

Hello, again there, cutey boy! It was GREAT seeing your smiling face! and I love the beads you have. I hope you got a kick out of the shaving party. You are very lucky to have a family, even your MOM, who shaved their hair, that love and support you. I heard you are doing terrific at school, even when you're not really in the mood. I am sooo proud of how hard you try every day! It can't be easy for you to feel up to going to school every day, but if you don't, then it will harder for you to become PRESIDENT or whatever you want to do when you're older. Give your MOM a kiss for me, OK? Can't wait to see you and brothers and Jenna again. Lots of hugs and kisses!!!

Hi Joey - I'm Aunt Carol's sister. I meet you when you were a little guy. Gee what a big handsome guy you are now. I wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers every night. I will follow your progress on this website. All my love. Aunt Eleanor

Hey Joey,
Tomorrow is a big day and I just wanted you to know I look forward to spending the day with you. We can have pizza from the cafeteria and maybe even a milkshake. Then we have only two more sleeps until we start to shave heads. Do you think I should cut my hair too? We will have to see about that. I love you so so so so so much !!! You are my favorite Joey in the whole wide world!!!!!!!
Love,
Mom

Hi joey,
Its me britnee.I havent talked to you on this website for a long time.Also I've been asking Alexis a lot about you so I thought I should write to you.If you ever have any problems and want to talk to me Im there for you,also if youre ever just bord you can call youre cousin Alexis and ask for my phone number.Feel better soon.
youre pal,
Britnee

Hi, Joey
Amy just told me about your web site and I had some time today to check it out . Really nice. Keep up the good work and you are in our thoughts and prayers. We look forward to seeing you at one of the Beck's party's soon.
Take care, Jay & Pat

Hi Joey!

Hope you had a good time with the radio station interview last Saturday. It was
fun to have lunch with you before you
went! I'm sure your busy schedule tuckered
you out this weekend, so when you are up
for it, Uncle Donald said to call him
when you want to go Mini Golf. He is really
looking forward to taking you.

Get rest, Handsome and I'll see you soon.

Love,
Auntie Kim

Hi Joey!

Sounds like you did a fantastic job throwing out the first pitch! Wish we could have seen it! :) Way to go! I see you've started school... and it can seem a little scary... but most new things are (and even us adults get scared when we try new things!). Soon it will be fun and you'll have all kinds of new friends! :) That's what I keep telling Veaya, too, since she'll be starting pre-school in a couple of weeks. I'll check back with you then to see if you have any advice to help her not feel scared, okay? In the meantime, we'll be thinking about you! Love, The Carter family

Hi Joey! You are such a pro!!! I saw you practicing before the game and you did great! What a celebrity you are! I am soo proud of how you are handling all the commotion. For such a quiet, boy you sure are in the spotlight. Because you are such a gentleman and so smart you deserve every moment of stardom. Love your photos on the web site. It helps to understand what you are going thru. Keep STRONG cutey boy, things are getting better all the time. All my love Nana PS Kisses

Hi Joey! Miracles happen! Keep up the great work. You are always in our thoughts and prayers and know your courage and strength will win out. Love and best wishes. Lou & Jan Vitale.

Hey Joey,

We were so proud to watch you throw that first pitch last night, that was the best part of the whole game!! My brother said they showed you on TV on the Fox sports channel. I only wish we had known so we could have taped it. Try to remember the DeRoest family when you become a famous pitcher. We hope to see you all soon. Stay strong buddy.

Love,

Ron, Markey, Max and Lauren

Hi Joey--We've never met, but I'm a friend of your Uncle John, Aunt Aimee and your Grandma Marti. I saw you throw out the first pitch last night and I was so proud of you. That must have been a little scary, but you did a wonderful job. I really liked the way you stepped over the third base line on your way off the field. You're an awesome kid! Love, Leni

Hi Joey! We had so much fun watching you throw out the first pitch at the Diamondbacks game tonight! You were awesome, it looked like a strike for sure! Hope you had fun at the game and can't wait to hear all about it. Lots of love and hugs, Aunt Tishy and Jeremy

Hi JOEY!!!
Todd and I were at the Diamond Backs game tonight and man did you do awesome. You really threw that ball hard. It looked like a strike to us!! Keep practicing that throw. We hope that all is well for you and that school is going great! You are AMAZING. We love you and hope to see you soon!
Love,
Todd and Aymee

Hi Cutey School Boy, I heard how you are being such a toughy and going thru your treatments and STILL handling your meds like a trooper AND GOING TO SCHOOL TOO!!! You must be tired by now kiddo! But I know you'll still keep marching on and doing your best, as you always do!!! Can't wait to see you throw out the first pitch. Such an honor for such a worthy young man. Take a DEEP BREATH kiddo and keep telling yourself that all this hassle WILL PASS, but the love everyone is sharing and learning from you, WILL NOT. Miss you and hope to see you soon or at the game. Have a fun weekend. Love you, with all my heart, Nana PS Same to your brothers and sis of course. Kissess

Hi Joey Its been a long time since I wrote last. I received the pictures yesterday. You have a beautiful sister and family. Course I'm a bit pregidist.
How was your first day of school? Did you make a bunch of new friends? I hope you like school. Did you get to see Jacob there? I think it is nice haveing a big brother at school with you.
I have to go work at the Alaska State Fair tomorrow and will be there for 7 days. I enjoy the work I do there. I get to see all the neat things people make and see all my friends that I haven't seen for a year. We have a great time.
Say hi to everyone for me. Take care of yourself andhave fun at school.
Love ya Granny and Granddad Black

Hello Joey,

My name is Cameron and I am a big Spiderman fan too. I always thought that being able to swing through the air, climb buildings, and shoot web would be great fun. You and I also have that dislike for hospitals. I don't know what it is but I just don't like em. They ought to have a big toy box you get to pick from when you get to leave. I do like carrots though, my other big cartoon favorite was Bugs Bunny.
Your dad and I met when we were around 11 or 12. We used to play hockey together. Your dad was pretty good. He had speed and a great wrist shot. Those were some fun times.... have him explain to you how to play full contact football on ice.
Like I said, i don't like those hospitals but sometimes we all have to go there to get help. The last time I had to go was to get stitched up from a boating accident that nearly puntured my lung so you do your best to be brave and remember that there are lots of people behind you!
Love The Hoyers; Cameron, Cheri, Caitlyn, and Ethan

Hi Joey! Weve never met, but I came across this site while looking at some video game stuff on a site ran by a friend of your dad. I have a 8 year old daughter Meghan, who when she was 5, got diagnosed with horrible, lifelong illness. We worked and worked and did the best we could and she ended up getting alot better and now she is very happy and does all kinds of cool stuff like softball, swimming and LOVES videogames[ like her Daddy ]. Just wanted to tell you to hang in there, try to do your very best and Meghan and I will keep checking back to see how everythings going. Your new friends...Randy and Meghan

Hi Joey,
Todd and I just wanted to tell you that we hope you have a GREAT first day in Kindergarten! We know you're gonna do awesome! We love you!
Todd and Aymee

Hi Joey,
I had so much fun swimming with you yesterday and that corn was so good you had three ears. I just wanted to drop you a little note to let you know that I was thinking about you today! I hope you had a FABULOUS first day of school! You will have to tell me all about it.
Hugs& Love Aunt Tishy

HI JOEY!!

IT WAS GREAT TO SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND FOR GRACIE'S & THEN JACI'S BDAY PARTIES!! WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR YOU TO THROW THE FIRST PITCH OUT FOR THE DIAMONDBACKS! WE HAVE OUR TICKETS ALREADY. SO DAVE, KARLEE, GRACIE & I WILL BE THERE TO SEE YOU! WE ARE ALSO SO EXCITED TO SEE YOUR ARTWORK FOR THE CHRISTMAS CARDS! YOUR ARTWORK MUST BE PRETTY SPECIAL TO GET CHOSEN FOR THAT. WOW!! WE CONTINUE TO THINK OF YOU & PRAY FOR YOU. YOU'RE SUCH A BIG, STRONG BOY & YOU HAVE A GREAT FAMILY ON YOUR SIDE!! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU FRIDAY! LOVE, KRIS, DAVE, KARLEE & GRACIE CAPKO

Hi Joey!

I was so good to have you come join Aunt Dee and me at our ice cream social at work yesterday. Everyone thought you were an awesome young man! I hope that you can come again before you start school. I heard you are going to throw the first pitch at an upcoming Diamondback game! How cool is that!! I know everyone there will love you and your great smile.

Well it's time for bed, so good night to ya Joey. I love ya bunches!

Aunt Kim

Joey,
We have never met you, but we have known your family for a long time! Derik went to school with your dad and his brothers, and we used to live in Boise where your uncle John and aunt Aimee (and Angie and Scott) live.
We were so shocked when we heard that you had cancer, but we are so relieved at all the positive news we have heard since that date. It seems like you are a real strong little man, and we are excited to hear when your treatments are over and we can celebrate you being cancer-free!
We will continue to pray for your health and for you and your family to find strength in the Lord and His love. Looking forward to seeing you up in Alaska someday soon!
Love,
Marti, Derik, Grace and Spencer Seeliger

Hi Joey,
I just wanted to send you a quick message to tell you how very lucky Pop and I are to have you as our son. You have been through so much these past few months and you have done everything we have asked of you. I know you will learn a lot at school but I think you will teach your classmates a lot as well. I love you very much !!!!
Love,Mom

Hi Joey!
I am glad to hear you got Veaya's note in the mail. Now that she can write all the letters of the alphabet, she loves to send notes to people, so expect more to come! :) It sounds like you are having a great time down there... we wish we were there to play with you instead of being in Anchorage right now because it is so smoky from the wildfires. We can barely see down the street! Anyway, we just wanted to say "HI!" and send a BIG HUG to you and your family. :)
Love, The Carters in Alaska

Hi cutey Boy! I got the biggest kick when you answered the phone today, you are the "mini" Jerry for sure!!! Can't wait for you to start school soon! I know you've waited a long time to show those kids a thing or two! LOL You are the BRAVEST MAN I know right now. Keep being the precious little boy you are! Have fun at the ocean and tell the sea lions I'll be visiting soon! Love you with all my heart, your drawing buddy.

Hi Joey,

I'm glad to hear you're doing well. I just wanted to send a note to tell you that I'm thinking of you and I continue to pray for you.

I hope you can come meet my kids sometime soon. We live down the road from your Grandma & Grandpa in Alaska. My son, Kyle, is sleeping in his new bunk beds tonight. He was very excited to sleep on the top. My baby daughter, Norah, learned to say "Ma-ma" this week. :) I bet you could teach my kids a few more tricks, eh?

Hang in there, little buddy.
Love,
Amy, an old buddy of your Dad's
Anchorage

Joey! Howdy bud. Althought we have never met, we have quite a bit in common. Your Uncle John and Aunt Aimee told me about you and your website last Saturday night.

I was diagnosed with leukemia about 8 years ago. It is similar to yours, but 'chronic' rather than 'acute'. I have CLL, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Is is not fast-growing kind like yours, but rather very slow. It has taken 7 years until I needed to go in and have chemotherapy. I just got out of my first set of treatments, and I want you to know how much better I am doing. I feel better, and my body is healing.

I have heard that you will be, or are going through chemo soon. I want you to know it wasn't as bad or scary as I thought it would be. My family really helped out and the medicine helped too. I have a three-year-old named Ethan and a 20-month-old named Abigail. They are probably just as energetic and fun as you. They helped take care of me while I was sick.

I just want you to know, Joey, that there are a ton of people thinking and praying for you. I hope you fly through the chemo and keep on having fun in your life. You will be able to look back on this entire experience in 10 years as just a memory.

Good luck, bud, and God bless. And thanks for those that set up this site, it is great!

Matthew & Kari May
Boise, Idaho

Hi Joey,
Wow, that was a lot of people at your fund raiser on June 24. You really have a nice family. How are you doing. Hopefully you are getting better. I think of you and pray for you every day. Do remember my daughter, Jane. She moved into her new house last week. Maybe you can come see it someday.

Bye for now Joey
Get well
Denny Walker

Hi Joey,

It was fun watching you swim yesterday and see how much better you are doing! I enjoy
your and your brothers & sister visits so
much. I hope you come over again real soon!
Love ya,
Aunt Kim

Hi Joey,

Wish we could be done there for the fun events your parents have planned. It sounds like the dinner was lots of fun. We miss you and love you.

Hey Joey,
I had a fun time watching you at the benefit dinner. Hope to see you soon.
Love always Brendon

Hi again Joey!
We are glad to hear that you don't have to go to your visits as often, at least for a couple of months anyway! Oh, I wanted to tell you that Veaya got her friendship bracelet from Jaclyn - it's so pretty. :) She is going to send you something in the mail to hopefully help you feel better. Stay tough and build up your strength for next month's visit. BIG HUGS!!

The Carters :)

Good morning Joey,

It was such an honor to meet you and your Dad at the golf event at WE-KO-PA golf course on Monday. Being a leukemia patient myself I understand the pain and suffering an adult must go through battling this dreaded disease. But, I have no way to comprehend how a child or the parents and family of a child like yourself must edure the on going battle of this disease. As an adult I have adjusted to the daily ups and downs, but how does a child like yourself who can't even understand it, who hasn't had enough Spiderman, Star Wars, or baseball in his life, or even attended school yet handle it? I guess this is one of the mysteries of life we will never understand. "JOEY, YOU ARE TRULY MY HERO." I will continue to pray for you and all other patients that we will some day soon find a cure. BE BRAVE. Continue to fight as I will, and "WE WILL WIN."

Your friend for life,
Denny Walker

Hi Pean, Jer, Jake, Joe, Jason and of course, Jenna,
Can't wait to see you all at the benefit!!! I am so,so proud of you Joey and have so much faith in you, and your mom and dad, to get you thru this because there are so many people who care. I met a lady tonight whose son has lived with this for years and wants you to know she cares and wants to help. She asked you and your mom contact her so she can put you in touch with different organizations she relies on. Thank you for being so brave and one of my heroes. Your smart and brave and that's a winning combination. Love you and can't wait for a hug and a kiss. See you at the benefit! All my love, Nana
jennifer poehler
email address: startmeup66@cox.net

Thank you so much for being the "honored patient" for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Links Fore Leukemia golf tournament today (www.linksforeleukemia.org/arizona). It was sooo very hot for those golfers, and you really helped cool them off with the water squirt fan. I hope you had fun helping us raise money to find a cure for leukemia. You are a brave guy, and so is your Dad. He did such a great job explaining your leukemia to the golfers. It's hard to talk about sometimes, but you and your dad, and your brother Jacob, are real troopers to come talk to us. When all the money is done being counted, we think we will have raised $70,000! And YOU helped make that possible. God Bless you and your family!

Hi Joey!
It was SO GOOD to see you last night! You have improved nicely. The treatments are working. Thank you for coming to visit. Have a good clinic visit tomorrow! You and your family are always in my prayers.
Love you!
Love, Peggy

Good Morning Joey,
Only one more sleep until treatment. This week will be so quick. I bet we will be home before 11:00. Tomorrow you also get to go to the Links for Leukemia golf tournament. I bet you and Daddy are going to have so much fun. You are going to meet a lot of really nice people.

You only have five more sleeps until your big dinner. We are all going to have a lot of fun then. I bet the DJ will play Cha Cha Slide for you. You can show everyone your cool dance moves. I love you Joey !! You are wonderful and you really do give the best hugs!!
Love Mom

Hey Joey sorry we can't be there to help more but we know you have a great bunch of people there who love and will do anything for ya! I am glad things are getting better! We are coming home soon we hope to see you! love ya! KSES

HI JOEY YOUR UNCLE AND I ARE VERY HAPPY YOUR TESTS CAME BACK WELL. WE KNOW WITH THE MOM AND DAD YOU HAVE YOU WILL OVER COME ANYTHING. WE ARE SO HAPPY TO BE PART OF YOUR FAMILY. LOVE YOU

Dear Joey,
It was PRICELESS to see you and your brothers and sis. It has taken me a long time to read all of your web site, so I'm sorry I haven't posted a note before now. Been a "little" crabby lately, so I miss seeing all of you "little" troopers. And please don't ever stop being the precious boy you are now, because you are very blessed to have such unconditional love around you. You can thank my MOM for that. We need to find the time soon to just sit on a beach and try painting that picture again. And I want to thank my daughter for being an inspiration by just being who she is. Kisses and tell Jake I want his and J's and Jenna's lips besides yours of course. AND A HEARTFELT thanks for all who've helped Pean and Jerry in words, thoughts or deeds. All my love to the Black Family and a SPECIAL THANKS to Martha Black for sharing her son with my daughter, he is ONE of the GOOD GUYS to say the least. AND yes I do get very emotional sometimes,but what can you do?? Love ya, later Joe

Hi Granny and Granddad just checking in. Uncle John-John, Aunt Aimee, Angie and Scott left yesterday. We had a wonder visit with them. Wish we could see you. Be strong. We love you. Granny

Joey-

Just wanted to say hi! I had so much fun with you at the Art Nights! Remember that you promised to come and see me when your at the hospital.

Have fun Joey!!

Your Buddy,
Jennie

Joey....God will never let anything happen to us that we can't handle. That means that you must be a pretty strong young man if you have Leukemia !! In fact, your aunt Deidra always tells me that you are very strong and very brave. I think you are verrrrry strong and verrrrry brave!! It takes a lot of inner strength to go through all the treatments and procedures that you have to go through. You are my HERO!!!!!!!!

Keep up the good work Joey!!!!!!!! :)

Hi there Joey,

Just a brief note to tell you that we are all in the same boat. I too am a cancer fighter, and this has become part of my life. The good part about all of this is that I have I have my loving family here with me every step of the way, by my side.
And with them, what can sometimes seem like a frightening experience has become just another barrier, another hurdle to jump over in this journey called life. Have faith, don't ever lose hope.

Wishing you a fast and strong recovery. A big hug from the Mendoncas'.

Hi Joey...

We just wanted to wish you a happy belated birthday and a strong recovery. Keep up the good work. We are so happy that you are getting stronger. You have an awesome website. We will be checking in everyday.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care buddy! Love ya, Collin & Kel Hanlon

Hi Joey,
We just wanted to write a little note to you. It's a beautiful sunny day here in Anchorage, but probably not as hot as it is in Arizona, huh? Well, we read about your latest visit to the hospital and we don't blame you for not liking it a bit! One of the silliest things about life, though, is that the things we dislike the most, are often the best things for us. My Mom used to tell me that, and I never believed her, until I became a Mom myself. Silly stuff, I say! But true. Stay tough Joey. We think about you all the time! :)
-Love, the Carter family in Alaska

Good Morning Joey,
I just wanted to tell you I had a very nice weekend with you. You did such a good job swimming at Aunt Kim's house. Your legs and back are just gonna keep getting stronger. Keep up the good work. I LOVE YOU !!
Mom

Hi Joey, I thought I had sent a note, but unlike your computer literate family, I am not. Anyway I'm trying again. Aunt Tootsie, Uncle Joe, Uncle Eddie, Aunt Elma, Aunt Cookie, Uncle Kenneth,Uncle Jerry and I have a prayer circle going for you, so every minute of every day some one is saying a prayer for you. You sure have grown since we saw you last. If you don't remember who we are, ask your dad or mom to show you our picture. We certainly enjoyed visiting you and your other cute brothers. Your little sister wasn't born yet, but I'll bet she is as cute as the rest of the family. You keep your lively spirit and sweet smile ( did you get that from your dad- oh you got it from your mom huh) and we will write again soon. We love you and all your family. Love from your Grandpa Blackie's brothers and sisters.

Hey Joey
I so proud of you.Stay strong ok.I know you will get better.Love Maria

HEY JOEY!!

WE JUST READ ABOUT YOUR HOSPITAL VISIT TODAY & WE ARE SO HAPPY TO HEAR THAT YOU'RE IN REMISSION. WE THINK OF YOU & YOUR FAMILY EVERY DAY & ARE SO GLAD TO HEAR SUCH GOOD NEWS. YOU'RE A TOUGH KID! THE MEDICINE & HOSPITAL AREN'T MUCH FUN FOR ANYONE, BUT IT SURE IS WORTH IT. I KNOW YOU'LL UNDERSTAND THAT SOMEDAY!! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOON & YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS..KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!WE LOVE YOU ALL. LOVE, KRISTEN, DAVE, KARLEE & GRACIE CAPKO

Hi Joey:

My son Sam goes to school with your brother at OLPH and he has already sent you a message. I just had the time to read your site and see your picture. I hope you will continue to get better. Sam and I will keep praying for you.

Keep smiling that beautiful smile, that is what first caught my eye on your website. I read that you do not like hospitals, but that is where miracles happen and good things happen, just remember that when you are there!

I hope someday I will get to meet you at an OLPH function. Take care

Connie Himes
Sam Acedo's Mother

Hi Joey,

You don't know me but I've been keeping up with you and your fight. I found out about your fight and how strong you are when a friend of yours (Markey DeRoest) asked me to say a lil prayer in my church and so I did. My daddy is a Pastor and as soon as I heard about your story I quickly asked him to lift you up in his prayers. :) So you be strong and know that God is with you and your family, as well as Glendale Community church. I'm going to keep up with you so be ready to hear a lot from me!! :)

P.S. My lil cuzn had luekimia when he was 6 yrs. old. He is now 14 yrs. old and a strong healthy young man. I'm going to give him the website so can come visit you too...

Well that's all for now. I will talk to you later. :D

Christy Tafoya

Hi Joey! :)
You don't know me, but I'm an old friend of your Daddy's. My name is Tina Carter (but your Dad remembers me as Tina Butler - and I remember him as Jer-Bear) and I'm up here in Alaska. We'd love to meet you if you come back up to Alaska to visit. :)

I know you're tough because you're a Black, so hang in there and keep up the good fight. Happy late birthday, too!

Big hugs. We'll be thinking of you.
The Carter Family
Tina, Ephraim, Veaya and angel baby Sevren

Hi Joey,

I was lucky enough to have worked with your Mama, along time ago, when she first met your Daddy. I still work with your Aunt DeAnna and Aunt Kim. They talk about you all the time and love you lots. You have a very special family. I know you are such a brave little boy and that you are getting better everyday. My thoughts and prays are with you.

Friends,

Kathy

Hi Joey! We love you and hope you will get better soon. We are all praying for you and we look forward to playing spiderman with you soon.

Hi Joey!!! We just wanted to let you know we are all praying for you. I am one of your dads cousins(Monica) We hope you get better very soon. Happy late Birthday!!!!!
Love Monica,Robert,Kristen & Little Robert

Hey Joey,Congrads on going to the clinic and about what he said.Also congrads on running.You are so brave.I check this web site ever weekend.Great job on progressing.Feel better soon.Im still praying for you.Talk to you later.
Your fan,
Brit

Hi, Joey
It's nice to meet your support site, you have many fans including us. Joey your doing wonderful with your progress... My nephew also had Leukemia and is in remission now for 1 full year. So keep your spirts high and do your excerises and you to will be up and playing with your friends very soon. Take care the Thornton family...

Good morning Joey and family. We have a bright sunny day in Anchorage. The snow is all gone in the valleys. Time to go 4 wheeling. Grandpa says he is ready to come visit you and bring his 4 wheeler. You get strong so we can we can all go riding. We love you. Granny

Hi Joey! I am so proud of you! You are a very strong and brave young boy. You are doing great on your running! Keep up your good work! Hope you have a great weekend!
LOVE,Jake

Hi, Joey. Although we've never had a chance to meet, it is great to see your smiling face in pictures. I (Melissa) am your dad's favorite first cousin. I am also your second cousin. Our family will be watching your progress through this website and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. You come from a very long line of strong boys, just like your daddy. So don't worry, Joey, you are already a really strong kid.
Love from Albuquerque,
Melissa Robert, and Steven

Hi Joey, I wanted to let you know how proud I am of you. Stay strong and brave. You and the family are in our prays. We love you all. Take care and keep that smile always. Love Deidra and Family

Hey Joey,
I'm sorry to hear about what happened. I'm soooooo glad you're doing well. Keep it up! Our family is praying for you and I want you to get better. Oh yeah, do u like your website? It's really cool!
Liz:P (Jacob's Cousin)

Hey Joey,

Your website is way cool. We have been missing you these last few weeks and can't wait to see you. I've been showing all my friends at work your website and everyone here is praying for you. The DeRoest Family loves you!

Joey: I am a friend of a friend of your mom and dad. Karlee and Gracie play with my grandchildren Madelyn and Domonique. We are so glad to hear that you are doing so well and that soon all of the medicine, hospital, doctors and nurses that are helping you get well will just be old friends and celebrating your next birthday with you and your family. So what do you want for your next birthday? Will you be in kindergarden or first grade this year? What is your favorite TV show? I just bet your are smiling now--thinking about your favorite show. Take care and if you email me back I will try to guess what your favorite show is.

HI JOEY!! YOU PROBABLY DONT REMEMBER US, BUT WE SURE REMEMBER YOU!! YOUR MOMMY & DADDY ARE GOOD FRIENDS OF OURS. WE THINK OF YOU & PRAY FOR YOU EVERYDAY. WE ARE SO HAPPY THAT YOU'RE DOING WELL WALKING & YOUR NUMBERS ARE UP, SO YOU CAN BE OUT & ABOUT MORE! KARLEE & GRACIE WERE SO HAPPY TO SEE YOUR PICTURE ON THIS WEBSITE. THEY WANT TO SEE YOU AS SOON AS YOU'RE UP TO IT!! YOU ARE SUCH A STRONG LITTLE BOY!! LOVE, KRISTEN, DAVE, KARLEE & GRACIE

Hey there Big Joey! I'm a friend of your mom and dad's and have met you a couple times. Your parents are very proud of you... we all are. Keep getting better and stronger Joey. You're doing a great job and you have a lot of people behind you keeping you in their prayers and thoughts.
-Daman

Hi Joey,

I just wanted to let you know I am very proud of you. You did such a good job at the clinic. You are getting stronger everyday. You just let me know when you are ready to head out for pizza. I love you Joey!
Mom

Hi Joey, You may not remember us, but we sure remember you. You are in our prayers always and Uncle Eddie and Aunt Elma pray for you everyday also. I spoke to Aunt Cookie today and she says her daughter, Shannon, keeps her informed about you. We love you. KISSES, HUGS AND LOTS OF LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR BROTHERS AND YOUR LITTLE SISTER TOO. Auntie B and Tootsie

Hey Joey,
I'm an old friend of your Daddy's. It sounds like you're working hard and staying strong. I have a 5 year old son named Ryan who'd love to meet you and play with you when you get up to Alaska to visit.

Keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Martin Odsather

Hi Joey,
I am your grandma Linda's mother-in-law. I Want to wish you a happy birthday and a speedy recovery. You are a special boy in a lot of peoples lives.
Joyce

Hi Joey!
You have your very own website - this is awesome! I am so very proud of you. It is great news to hear that you are up and walking! I know how hard it was for you and how much you have been hurting. I think of you everyday! Give me one of those big, huge smiles!
Love, Peggy
P.S. What is Dinosaur doing now?

Dear Joey,
You are a stong boy.You are walking already.I am so proud of you.You have been so so very brave these past couple of weeks.Happy 5th Birthday.5 already wow you are such a big boy.I cant stop praying for you.Feel better soon.
Your buddy,
Britnee

Good job Joey.you are walking!I'm so proud of you. feel beter soon. bye Joey. Love, Alexis

Hi Joey,

I just wanted to thank you for being such a good boy these past couple of days. I know you have been tired but you are walking around and using your muscles. I bet by tomorrow you will be ready to run. Keep up the good work. I love you so much!! 895,541,215,456,747,899 million, gazillion, times 2. Love always Mom

Joey,
You're five already? And so handsome!
We wish you lots of hugs and a speedy recovery. You and your family are in our prayers.
Love,
Amy, Sean, Kyle & Norah

Happy Belated Bday Joey. Keep up the good work and stay strong. We are all proud of you.

Love.... Prop Family

Joey,

We were sure sorry to hear you got sick. We know you and your family are strong, so you'll plug through this. Keep in mind that God is with you all the way. He's there in the good times and the bad. Count on His help.

Happy (belated) birthday. We hope you had a great day.

We're very proud of you for walking again. I'm sure it wasn't easy, but your a strong young man. Keep your chin up, and keep pushing forward.

Our prayers are with you. If there is anything you or your family needs, please give us a call.

All our love and prayers,

The Volks

Hey Joey, happy birthday, I don't know you but you sound like a fighter and a very brave boy. The Paskins family wishes you the very best of luck. Hope you keep doing Good. And HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY!
Love, Jason,Amanda,Nevada, and Vai Paskins

BEST OF LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
KEEP ON BEING SO BRAVE!

Hey Joey, happy birthday, I don't know you but you sound like a fighter and a very brave boy. The Paskins family wishes you the very best of luck. Hope you keep doing Good. And HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY!
Love, Jason,Amanda,Nevada, and Vai Paskins

BEST OF LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
KEEP ON BEING SO BRAVE!

Hey Buddy,
We are so happy to hear about your walking by yourself! That's a really big deal. I know things are really hard for you right now...you are so brave! We cant wait to see you when you are feeling better. Kaelyn & Ryan are 5 too - they saw your pictures and want to play with you. Hugs & love, Kim & Jason

Hey Joey! Happy Birthday and congratulations on some really awesome test results and for walking by yourself! Very cool. We are praying for you!

Hi! Joey you dont know me but, but i want you to know im pulling for ya, your in my thoughts!You seem like a very strong boy! I'm praying for you!Good luck to you and your family!Have a great day!

Joey,

Thank you for inviting us to your birthday party. We always enjoy spending time with Joey and the Black family. You guys truely are special people. Happy 5th birthday Joey!!!

Tishy and Jeremy

Joey! Happy 5th Birthday! You are a true superhero. Tyler wants you to get better so he can play with you again soon. We love you bunches! Hugs and kisses,
Amy, Jason, and Tyler Beck

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY!!!
I'm so proud at how brave you have
been! Keep up the good job at getting those legs strong again! You're awesome
Joey! I love you bunches, Auntie Kim

Happy Birthday Joey! (Hope to play Halo with you soon) Love always, Brendon

Hi Buddy, We are so glad to hear that you are up and walking around. Have a wonderful birthday and remember everyone is praying for you and loves you. If you need anything please let us know. Nana and Tata Fairbairn

Happy Birthday, Joey! We have been thinking about you and praying for you every day. We are proud of you for walking again. You are stronger and braver than Spiderman and all of the Power Rangers!!! We can't wait to see you and hope you have a wonderful Birthday! Eat lots of cake! Matthew & Alicia

Happy Birthday! You are awesome! Sounds like you are working very hard at walking and getting strong! We love you!

Kim/Skeet and kids

You're walking!!! How awesome, Joey!! You are such a smart and strong little guy and you are teaching us so much about courage. We love you so much and wish you the happiest birthday.

You did it!! Walking all by yourself!! I am so very proud of you! You have been so brave these past couple of weeks. You are my favorite Joey in the whole world!! Happy 5th Birthday!! I love you! Love always Mom

Hi Joey! We just want to say we love you and we will not stop praying for you. We wish you a Happy Birthday! We will see you soon. Keep smiling and stay strong : ) . Love Robert,Diane,Kenzie and Josh.