Hey everybody it's Noel and I really appreciate everything that all of you have been doing for me. All of you have been helping me stay so strong and I'm doing and feeling wonderful. Staying positive and lots of prayers will help my family and me through this. God works in mysterious ways and he has a plan for me and I have put my trust in him. When I first heard the news I was very scared and feared for my life; but now I have no fear and I'm staying strong and making the best out of everything. This experience so far has been very eye-opening and I actually have been enjoying it (besides the needles). This has made me realized how lucky I am for everything and how loved I am. I have an extremely supportive family and friends and so many people I don't even know that have sent me so much joy and love. Prior to this I was an average girl excelling in school and sports, I had a wonderful family, good group of friends, adorable boyfriend, big new house and the life that so many people would kill for. Although I don't think I realized how much God has blessed me with everything and this is a way that has just made me so thankful. This is just a curveball thrown that I will hit out of the park and enjoy the victory! This is not a battle... This is a fight that I will win not through sorrow and weeping but through many prayers and staying positive. Yes I know it is healthy to cry, and I have cried a little bit; but honestly some of the crying makes me start to grow fear. This is a life changing experience that has been effecting my body negativley, but has been effecting my mind set and my heart positively. I will keep everybody posted on everything, and again thank you so much I love you all and hope you all have a wonderful day. Tomorrow it will be my birthday( : and I will enjoy every bit of the day and I love reading all of your comments it makes me very happy. Thank you all and I love each one of you very much ;) Enjoy life and be thankful for everything and count your blessings. It will amaze you how much you have and it gives you a positive outlook on life.
Oh Noel, you are amazing! You make us all feel so much better. You have an amazing amount of support that I am sure you feel. You have made me very popular lately with connstant face book request, emails, and text from some of your friends and your Moms. I love you soo much and am so thankful for the care you are receiving. I have always known you were special. You are a beautiful amazing young woman. You are a blessing!!! Hugs and Kisses. Aunt Sheila
ReplyDeleteWell written, beautifully said. You sound like such a remarkably, strong girl. Your positive attitude and your faith in God, combined with the love and support of your family and friends will give you the strength to conquer this obstacle you are facing. I am a friend of your Aunt Sheila's and I, along with my two daughters, will be following your journey with love, positive thoughts and continuous prayer. Stay strong and know that you have an enormous outpouring of support all around you <3 Debbie, Tayli & Braeden <3
ReplyDeleteThis is Noelsunclie. Hey Sweetie. I am so proud of you and I also know you will win! You melted my heart with such inspirational words! I felt your special positive energy and was truly uplifted! So... Thank You! And... You Rock! Like Moster Rock, Rock Lobster, Rock The Casbah, Rock n Rolla, Rock You Like A Hurricane, Rock n Roll Girl! Love You!
ReplyDeleteNoel,
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this, you are in mine and my whole family's prayers. Can't believe something like this would happen to a beautiful, shining, bright girl like you. But you have definitely grasped the situation with a brave and strong heart. You and your family have always been close to my heart, and although i have not seen or talked to you in ages, i always remember the cute, smiling, shorthaired little girl wearing plaid jumpers and navy blue stockings. Our prayers are with you. Sending lots of love. <3 God bless you.
--Hope, Pete and Jolly Johnston.
Noel, I've known you about as long as I've known Hailey. You're an incredible girl and so much fun to be around. It's so inspiring how postive you are. How postive and determined you are, is exactly how postive and determined I want to be. Reading your updates, I know, will just push me harder in everything I do. With your postive attitude, family and friends, and God by your side, you'll hit this curveball out of this world ;)
ReplyDeleteLove you girl, and you'll be in my prayers everynight!
WOW….Noel what a testimony of your faith. We have always known you were a very special young lady, but your words really reinforce what we have known. Know that there are a lot of people out here praying for your comfort and recovery. Thank you for starting your blog….that way I won’t have to bug your grandparents for updates. We’re with you in this fight and know you will WIN. Jesus keep you in his arms. Sending you love and HUGS!! Paul and Valerie
ReplyDeleteNoel, I saw this on Facebook. I am so sorry you have to go through this, but you are right, you are a bright young lady who can win this battle. You have already won the first step- your positive attitude and your faith. That is a HUGE battle. I am so glad to hear that you are so courageous in dealing with this and glad that you understand that it is important to feel what you need to feel and cry from time to time. You are an amazing girl and I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong. I am in awe of the maturity you show in your blog. Come visit me when you come back to school!! Sra. Fuller
ReplyDeleteNoel,I just want say that you are one strong young lady.My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family evey day.My name is Casie,and I am Jennifer'sister who is your moms good friend.You have such positives thoughts for what you are going through.When my sister read your blog to me I was blown away.you are such an amazing young lady.Keep thoughs positives thoughts comeing and smile.You can beat this,I know you can.I'll being saying a pray for you every night.
ReplyDeleteHi Noel,
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me, but I have known about you since you were born...Paso being the small town that it is, growing up here I went to school with your parents (though they are older than me..haha :) and your aunt Eydie and I were in the same grade. I worked for your aunt Sheila as one of my very first jobs when I was your age. I am family friends' of the Edwards and they are all so concerned for you. You really have such a special family and seems you are a radiant, smart and wonderful young woman. I will be walking this journey with you in prayer and I can bet you will be teaching many of us more about God and who He is. I can already see His face when you write...knowing He loves you very much, your trust in Him has amazingly shot me out of the park! I hope to meet you one day, but in the meantime, I lift you up and will be thinking of you daily.
His, Jill Alexander
Hi Noel,
ReplyDeleteIT's been awhile since we've seen you...when we heard about this today we were very sad:(But reading your blog made us realize we need to be positive for you and pray that all the love around you keeps you strong..we will pray for you,get better.. Your so special and we know you will use all the love that surrounds you TO FIGHT LIKE A GIRL and beat this!Priscilla and Garrett Younce<3
Hi Noel,
ReplyDeleteI want you to know that your courage in this battle is touching SO many people! You are remarkable, and you are in God's loving care. The power of prayer as you know, is AMAZING! My daughter Shanna was in a few of your classes this passed year, and looks forward to being in more classes together with you in the coming 3 years. She, and I are in awe of you and your strength. Gods love to you Noel, and His healing power to strengthen you and get you on the road to good health, is our constant prayer for you.
God Bless You,
Linda Dowling
Noel, your positivity and faith will help you through this, I know you are a winner and this is another competition for you. When it comes time to let people help you, let them, they are also part of this journey. You are in my family's prayers. Tina Jolicoeur
ReplyDeleteNoey..You are an incredible young lady...Your Velocity girls are hitting out of the park this weekend all for you...Stay strong!
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Debi, Chris and Alison
Noey- I just got to meet you in Salinas and I am just shocked like everyone that you are now facing this challenge, but from what I saw that weekend I know you have what it takes to beat it. Your Velocity team and family are pulling for you and will be thinking about you so much this weekend. You and your family are in my prayers. Keep up the great attitude girl, you will make it through anything! :) <3 -Melissa (Kayla's mom)
ReplyDeleteOH! And I almost forgot, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :)
noel!!! Im so glad to hear from you I love you so much and you are in my and hectors thoughts and prayers. Its amazing how strong you are chica and I admire you for that- I cannot WAIT until we can all play just dance again :] thank you for starting this: everyone has you on their mind. I want to hear from you everyday!! And I hope to see you soon. ha I would have never have even TRIED nutella if it wasnt for you!! I miss you alot girly and I have all the confidence in the world about this-- "It ain't nothing but a thang" <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteHi Noel,
ReplyDeleteWe want to let you know you are in our thoughts and our prayers! You are an incredible young lady!! You are showing such strong faith, and with that and the support of your friends and family there is no doubt you can beat this!! Have a great birthday, you sure deserve the best!!
<3 The Sonniksen Family!
Noey,
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with your bravery and how articulate you are. You will no doubt win this battle and emerge victorious! You are very loved and have so many people pulling for you. You are an inspiration to many.
Much love,
Emily Aschle
Noey, Happy Birthday. You are an inspiration to many people old and young! We look forward to seeing you playing ball very soon...
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Noel, I would like you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. You have helped me realize how silly my everyday stresses or problems are. I thank you so much for that! God does have a plan for you, your family, friends and everyones life you have come in contact with. With your strenght you will help us all in our own journeys. Things that we may see as impossible will not be impossible because of you. I will be in the stands watching you hit that curveball. Happy, Happy Birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteWith love,
Erika Tidwell & Family
Hey Birthday Girl,
ReplyDeleteWe woke up thinking about you so we sang "Happy Birthday" out loud and out of tune for you...did you hear us? Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom with us all. You are amazing! keep up your attitude and positive spirit, God will do the rest.
Much love,
The Corsos
Noel, Happy, Happy Birthday!!!!! We haven't seen you in awhile, but we remember you would come in with your Grandpa to take pitching lessons at the Batting Cages. =) We always thought and still do think the world of you and your family. We were saddened when our daughter, Stacie told us about you and what you will be facing. Your positive attitude and faith will get you through it! You have such a strong support with great family, friends and a closeknit community! You will CRUSH that curveball out of the park, I just know it! I work at the High School Cafeteria, please come and find me if you need anything or just to say "hi"! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, Yvette Salazar and the Salazar Family (Mark, Stacie and Justin) Hugs!!! <3
ReplyDeleteWe are bummed we didn't get to see you when we last visited Paso. You have grown into an amazing young lady. Your faith is incredible--I have a group of prayer warriors, here in Placerville,--that are interceding on your behalf. Through prayer, we can achieve anything!!
ReplyDeletehey noel,
ReplyDeletegirl i am amazed by your positive attitude. you will crush that curveball ur a strong girl and can make it through anything! just so you know we love u and are praying for ur peace of mind and comfort. reading your blog made me feel so much better that you are taking this challenge so well. Happy birthday babe i hope its the best ever! can't wait to see you at school and back on the softball field!
<33 alyssa sullivan
Happy Birthday Noel!!! Wow such a powerful perspective! Your words are humbling, inspiring and nothing short of graceful I have known you for quite some time-I remember you at Emma's age running around Haily J!! And now a beautiful young lady. I hope you realize how this has really touched and effected long-time friends and families here in our little town. You really do have a comminity loving and praying for you. The power of Love is an amazing gift and on this day-your birthday I wish you lots of that. May the Lord continue to keep under his Loving Arms Always.
ReplyDeletexoxoxox,
Joanne Apodaca- Lowe
Noel,
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me soo much! You have the most incredibly strong and faithfull spirit. You are a wonderful girl who has her whole life ahead of her! I know you will hit this curveball because you are so strong. Thank you for teaching me to be thankful for everything I have in life. I am not only wishing you a Happy Birthday today, I'm wishing you Happy Birthday for every Birthday you will have. You are in my prayers and I want to thank you for your inspiring words!
Love-
Olivia Musial
Happy birthday Noey<3<3<3 numba 8!. You are loved by so many people. I hope you enjoy your "surprise cards." You know i will always be here for you through thick and thin and sickness and health. Everyone here at the Maduena~Edwards house sends their love and prayers. We all KNOW you will win. You always do. I love you my bright, strong friend. You are amazing.
ReplyDeleteLots of love (as always ;)
Rilah Delilah <3<3<3
"i love you always forever.." "welcome to the jungle.." "in comes her daddy standing six foot four sayin'" "now stop what your doin' cuz imma bout to ruin the image and the style that your used to.." "TO THE WINDOOOOWWWWWWWS TO THE WAAALL TO THE..."
ReplyDeletefun bus ride songs you and i loooove :D thought you would enjoy seeing and finishing these quotes hehehe. "turn around you can't face backwards on the bus!" "dude, we were just having a dance battle, jeesh." ahahaha miss you soooooo much<3 hope you have a fanatic bday love you love you
Riley...again :)
Noel,
ReplyDeleteUr an amazing youung lady and i know you can win this battle!! i know u fight to the finish and you always win !! because you deserve to win ..i believe ur going to win!! ur in my prayers.
Love Briana
hey bestfriend:) ,
ReplyDeleteyou are an amazing and strong girl and i know your gonna win this fight!!:)
love ya,
Cody Holloway
Noel!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday girl!! Thank you soo much for the inspiring words,You are soo strong girl everyone knows that!!You are very loved by everyone <3 We will continue to pray for you!!I love you forever girl!!
CRUSH THAT CURVEBALL!!
Noel Babe,
ReplyDeleteRight before i found out about all this, literally earlier in that day, i was thinking about all our memories, like that one field trip, and all the volleyball jokes with everyone, all the history day's. The time we had a berry war at your grandparents house. Readin this brings tears to my eyes, and i know i'm not the only one. I'm not sure why, but the worst things happen to the best people, and i never believed that whenever i heard it, until i found out about you. You're really one of the most amazing, positive, strong, uplifting, beautiful, and sweet girls i have ever met. I've never seen that smile leave your face. I remember when you and Ross first started talking, you'd tell me all about it in Mr. Coopers class, and i'd always say you guys should be together :) Even though we aren't as close as we were before, you'll always have a place in my heart. I know with your positive attitude, along with the others around you, the prayers from everyone and your strength you WILL get through this. Happy 15th birthday baby girl, knowing you, you'll make the best out of it. I love you. <3
Love,
Cailee :)
Noel,
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday love. (:
I hope your birthday is great just knowing that everyone is thinking of you and that they love you. <3
I will always remember this conversation of ours:
Nico- How tall is Mcafee?
Me- I think he is 6'4
You- Ross6'4.
Hahaha
I love you girl and I hope you feel better (:
Cant wait to see your smiling and energetic face.
Love always and forever,
Hailie Conrad <3
hey noel happy birthday!!! your out look on life is amazing, you have the attitude of a winer. i rally liked what you said "God works in mysterious ways and he has a plan for me and I have put my trust in him." its so true he dose have a plan for all of us. and putting our trust in him is always worth it.
ReplyDeletekeep on keeping on.
and i am up for "just dance any time"
enjoy your birthday.
You'll only turn 15 once, so enjoy every moment of today!! Every time I think of you I see your radiant smile. We may know very little about each other, but one thing is for sure... YOU ARE AMAZING. You have a grace and maturity beyond your years that is inspirational. You and the rest of the gang are in my constant thoughts and prayers. Be blessed by every miracle that you experience and all the angels that you will meet along this journey. Happy Happy Birthday my dearest Noel.
ReplyDeleteLove Ali (your shop buddy)
Heartbreaking.. Noel you are Phenomenal. Thinking of you daily. Happy Birthday Gorgeous:)
ReplyDeleteLove Cal, Melissa and Marie
Hey Noey, Happy Birthday!!! This is definitely a memorable one. I am so glad you are staying strong and positive and placing your faith in God. He will see you through this. I am also glad you have such a strong support group between your family and friends. If there is anything you need, just ask. I know we aren't the first to offer, but know the offer is there. You are an amazing young women who is dearly loved. We will keep you in our prayers daily. We love you!!
ReplyDeleteNatalie, Darin and Ashlee
Noel
ReplyDeleteYour are the most amazing young women. There are no more powerful words for you then Faith and Hope.You are in my and my children's prayers everynight.
Shannon Gidcumb :) <3
A lot of people are praying for you and I know you can feel that prayer. Keep up your strong faith and God will witness to others through you.
ReplyDelete****Noey Noey your the one... Hit the ball and RUN RUN RUN**** Round the bases you will go, first second third and HOME!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Noel! Sounds like you were showered with tons of cards, gifts & love today. But hearing "no leukemia cells in your spine" had to be the best, that's AWESOME!! Keep that cheerful spirit. Thinking of you <3 Debbie, Tayli & Braeden <3
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Noel. If I knew you could receive flowers, I would have sent some!!! Hoping you are getting some rest, and thanks for keeping us all faithful! To another day,
ReplyDeleteJill Alexander
Hey Girl! I'm glad you are being so positive, and you are right God does have a plan and I'm sure it is a good one, just has gotten a little bit bumpy that's all :) You can do it! I did ;) Love ya~
ReplyDeleteJenay ( Rilah's sister)
Hi Noel, This is Kathy McCornack.......I just wanted you to know that D.j., Ralph and I have you and your family in our prayers. I read your blog and I'm so impressed with your grace, strength and positive attitude. Happy Belated Birthday!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Noel, .. You are incredibly strong and optimistic and that is very admirable to me.. keep it up and you will be out there on the field chasing whatever dreams you have!
ReplyDeleteNoel....Praying for you! Love U!! xoxo
ReplyDeletestay strong and keep ur faith.
<3 ur cuzin Julienne
Noey, this is Ida that done the young guns stuff for you girls, as Megan contacted me tonight to tell me of your situation, all I said not our Noey, but I am in the works to help our girl out, I have watched you grow and you are strong willed that is why you hit that curved ball baby, you rock and you are strong willed as you 3 muskatrees are ( I spelled it wrong but all good baby girl) I love you and God is with you always. Love you, Ida
ReplyDeleteNoel, your words are so powerful and give me chills. You radiate such a positive light for yourself and for everyone else around you. I am not sure if I had Leukemia at your age I would have been so strong. When I was diagnosed I was 7 and still very much a child and naive to what was really going on emotionally. Physically I knew I hated it the hospital, the needles, and the medicines that’s something that just had to be done. I, like you was lucky to have such amazing family and friends who supported me through such a journey. This curveball you hit out of the park will only make you stronger a “Warrior!”
ReplyDeleteMy love and prayers to you and your family – Nicole Marquez
This poem reminded me of you and your words throughout this blog enjoy-
An Inspirational Poem
St. Theresa's Prayer
May today there be peace within.
May you trust that you are exactly
where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are
born of faith in yourself and others.
May you use the gifts that you have received,
and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content with yourself
just the way you are.
Let this knowledge settle into your bones,
and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us.
Noey, One of the first people I thought of was Nicole Marquez, my family knows hers, I remember being around her when she was little and going through her chemo, and how she IS a survivor... xoxo
ReplyDeleteheyy.. noel just thought we would say how proud we are of u for keeping your head held high we look up to u for that(: we want you to know we are here for u anydayy and that we love you(: and we know u will win this fight cuz u always do and u always have us and everyone else to help u in that fight(: u are in our prayers and thoughts we wish u all the best..
ReplyDeletelove,, samantha sheldon and rylee pohlman(from ag bio class mrs. bradshaw and mrs. hopkins)
Noel u opened my eyes so much. Just knowing that someone my age is that mature and positive about the whole situaion amazes me. Ur positive attitude and the level of ur maturiting will take u so far. U are a wonderful beautiful amazing young women and i know that u can win ur fight. Before i started reading ur blogs i took my life for granut and thought that i had it bad, and i wasnt thankful that i had a loving family and loving friends. Ur so strong and every blog u post helps so many people. i know it.cause it helps me and i dont know u like all of ur best friends. I hope u know that u have a million people behind u. everybody loves u for who u really are and ur positive attitude. I hope u win this fight. I love u and hope to talk to u soon. Catie<3
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