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Posted 2014-12-25T21:44:00Z

Christmas Morning

We thank you as the shower of cards, messages, love and prayer gave us peace and strength on Christmas morning. Only Gracie could put on a smile during a time like this and her smile is stronger today. Love and appreciation, Debbie

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  • Paul Corr
    Paul Corr

    By Marian and Dave Winters — Dec 27, 2014 9:12am We send our love and prayers to each of you - Grace, Emily, Debbie, Bill, Joyce and Norman. (Also your Aunt Glenna). You're going to beat this, Gracie. You are constantly in our thoughts, and in our hearts. Our family in Illinois is now praying for you, too! By Jill Hall — Dec 26, 2014 9:46pm Gracie, Debbie, Emily and Bill...We send you love and light! Let us know if we can do anything....we keep you in our thoughts and prayers always...xoxo Robert, Jill, Hunter and Emme Hall By Grace Ferry — Dec 26, 2014 9:26pm Dear Gracie, you and your family are in my constant prayers. My name is also Grace, I'm a long-time friend of your grandparents. God bless you my dearest girl. By Katie Garcia — Dec 26, 2014 8:37pm Debbie and Bill, We are praying for healing and a speedy recovery for Gracie; and peace and comfort for the rest of the family during this difficult time.Bill and Katie By Grace Rachow — Dec 26, 2014 6:21pm Good thoughts to you today, Gracie. Smiling is supposedly healing. More good thoughts to all your family. I am very impressed by the outpouring of caring and support from all the people in your world. So cool. I loved the photo of Brillo that was posted today. From the other Grace next door. By Bruce, Kim and Riley Barkis — Dec 26, 2014 6:18pm Bill and Debbie, we're keeping Gracie in our fervent prayers for discovery and application of the most effective treatment methods, for protection over your family, and for Gracie's quick recovery and full restoration to health. Gracie, you are a remarkable, gifted young lady. We know you're fighting this thing. Know by the number of visits to this site, there are many, many people praying for you and caring for you at this moment. May God pour the full power of his mercy, compassion and healing on you. By Zach Corr — Dec 26, 2014 5:09pm Victoria and I are keeping you in our thoughts daily. Get better soon so you can come visit us again and go flying! By Bridget Clancy — Dec 26, 2014 4:56pm There is not a moment when you are not in our thoughts and heart. You are stronger than this illness, Gracie. You will beat this and come out on top, and we are all here to help you every step of the way. All our love, Bridget, Ted, Connor, and Cate By mari headley — Dec 26, 2014 3:55pm Hey Beautiful Girl! Just want to let you know that Kinsey, Addison, Garrett and I are keeping you in our hearts and thoughts continuously. Believe in the healing capacity of the loving energy that surrounds you, Gracie! -Mari By Alice Swanner — Dec 26, 2014 3:31pm My heart and prayers are with Gracie and the family. I know with the love and support of the family and prayers from all will help each of you through this time. Love and prayers to all.... By Carol Corr — Dec 26, 2014 3:21pm Dear Gracie, Harvey and I have been thinking of you every moment. We are praying for you every day. We love you a lot and we want you to know that. We will be seeing you very soon. By Sharon Alvarado — Dec 26, 2014 1:11pm Gracie, You have so many friends....some you do not even know. My name is Sharon, I am a friend of your grandmother, Joyce. I want you to know my family and I have joined the many that are sending you love, hope, and prayers for a quick and complete recovery. By Theresa Chiarelli — Dec 26, 2014 12:50pm Good morning Gracie!! You are in our thoughts and prayers!! We are praying that you have a speedy full recovery and are feeling better real soon!! from the Chiarelli's By Susan Dahlstrom — Dec 26, 2014 12:45pm Thinking of you all and sending all our healing vibes and prayers your way! Love you - chris, Susie and Annika

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  • Paul Corr
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    By Natalie Ward — Dec 26, 2014 12:13pm Good morning Fisher Family - Sending more love and prayers to Gracie and all of you. We're nearby if you need **anything** and for you, too, Emily if you need a little getaway. xoxo Beth, Natalie, CJ & Katie By Michele Schneider Talkington — Dec 26, 2014 11:34am Keeping you in my prayers for all of you and Gracie - if you need anything please please do not hesitate to ask :) My heart goes out to all of you! Love Michele Schneider Talkington By Laura Deboer — Dec 26, 2014 11:30am Morning Gracie. You're on ours minds this morning & in our hearts continually! We love you & look forward to everyday getting better & better for you! Love, Laura, Chris, Hailey & Harry. By elissa ross — Dec 26, 2014 11:19am Hoping Boxing day is bringing more progress for Gracie. We are thinking of all of you in this stressful time. By Cathy Marshall — Dec 26, 2014 11:16am We are thinking of you all and send you our love,support,and prayers. If we can help in any way don't hesitate one moment to ask . Love, the Marshall family from Tribe Yaqui By Nadia Stehmeier — Dec 26, 2014 11:08am Gracie, I just wanted to let you know that myself and my family have been keeping you in our prayers. I know you will get through this and be making beautiful music soon! Keep smiling!! :) By Jeff Weiherer — Dec 26, 2014 11:06am Gracie & family, we were so sorry to learn about your illness. We have everyone in our thoughts and prayers. We're here if we can do anything to help. Jeff & Sandy By Meryl Wieder — Dec 26, 2014 11:03am Gracie, feel the Love that surrounds you and permeates your being. By Joan Barnett and all the ladies in Chapter HD, P.E.O. — Dec 26, 2014 10:49am Grace, you have me and all the ladies of our P.E.O. chapter here in Santa Barbara (25+ ladies!) holding you, and your family too, in our thoughts and most heartfelt prayers. We wish you strength and God's healing touch. As one of our ladies put it, "We could all tell what a determined person Grace is. That determination will serve her well as she navigates the road to recovery." So, Grace, you go, girl! We are sending lots of prayers and hugs your way! By Cindy Billings — Dec 26, 2014 10:11am My heart is breaking for you and Gracie. Please know that Natalie , Doug and I are praying for Gracie and sending her our love. Please let us know if we can help in any way. By sally sheridan — Dec 26, 2014 9:22am We have been in such shock since we heard about Gracie, and have been at a loss as to what to do or say--especially being out of town. I am so glad you have started this post so that we can keep track of how Gracie and your family are progressing as well as how we may help. Sending love and very positive thoughts, Sally, Kathryn and Andy By Joyce Wieder — Dec 26, 2014 5:58am Thank you Grace for that smile!, it took a lot of effort to form a smile with that big tube in your mouth but you gave your family, friends and Gma the best Christmas gift ever! The prayers and love being sent your way will strengthen you and give your family peace. By Karen Wieder — Dec 26, 2014 1:26am Joyce, Norman, Debbie, Bill, and Emily: Katharine and I are praying for all of you and, of course, Gracie. We truly believe that prayers do make a difference, and with all the prayers posted here, we believe Gracie's strong spirit will prevail. You are all in our thoughts, and we are holding you close tonight. Love to you all! By denise kircher — last edited Dec 26, 2014 1:29am Gracie, you are so strong and your smile shines through!! I love you and your family so much. Sending you lots of prayers every day. Denise

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  • Paul Corr
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    By Ruben Gil — Dec 26, 2014 1:00am Gracie, I just found out yesterday evening that you have been hospitalized. As a family we have been lifting you up in prayer for peace, healing and a speedy recovery. I am so proud to tell my children about the amazing young woman you are!! We are saddened by all that you are going through, but this Christmas Season is also a reminder of Hope and Love. Praying that you and your family are experiencing bountiful amounts of Hope and Love. By Kara Yonker and Amanda Donovan — Dec 26, 2014 12:17am Thinking of you and sending prayers your way. Get well soon Gracie. God bless! By Chris & Lori Tolcher — Dec 26, 2014 12:04am We are very sad to hear that Gracie has to deal with this condition. Please know that the entire Tolcher family is praying daily for Gracie to make a full and quick recovery, and for all of you to stay strong during this time. Feel free to call on us if you need our help in any way. Merry Christmas, Fisher family! By Lito Garcia — Dec 25, 2014 10:55pm Gracie you can beat this! Gracie you are in our prayers and thoughts everyday. Lito, Joany, Indi Garcia By Laura Jimenez — Dec 25, 2014 10:16pm Praying for speedy and full recovery. Merry Christmas from the Jimenez household to the Fischers By Gloria Cavallero — Dec 25, 2014 10:06pm Thinking of you on this Christmas night. We send love, hugs and all good thoughts for a speedy recovery, Gracie. Gloria, Bruce and William Belfiore. heart By Dan, Connor, Logan and Brady — Dec 25, 2014 9:40pm All of the O'Keefe's are praying for Gracie!! By Alicia Kielhorn DeJarnette — Dec 25, 2014 9:35pm Greg, Ashley, Janine & I are thinking of Gracie, Debbie, Bill & Emily. Our hearts go out to you and you are all in our prayers. By Luisa Hyatt - mom of Colin and Alea Hyatt — Dec 25, 2014 9:31pm Holding your family close and sending healing wishes and thoughts. By Susan Kielhorn — Dec 25, 2014 8:12pm Bob and I are sending prayers, love and support to Gracie, Debbie, Bill, Emily and the rest of the extended family. By The McCotters — Dec 25, 2014 7:45pm Lots of love and prayers for Gracie. By Lynette Gaona — Dec 25, 2014 7:26pm You are in our thoughts all the time. We are praying for you and holding you all in a great big hug of love. Strength and healing to you Gracie. Love, Lynette, Dylan, Jaelin, Devon, Maesyn, and Cainan By Virginia Lordan — Dec 25, 2014 7:08pm So good to be able to read and see updates on your condition. You are so loved and always missed. By steve stewart — Dec 25, 2014 6:50pm Gracie, this is Steve. Debbie and I are thinking about you and looking forward to your recovery.... love, steve and debbie stewart By Siena Hogan, Martha and Don — Dec 25, 2014 6:21pm Gracie, Emily, Debbie, Bill - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We send lots of love to your family. By Debi and Mark Bateman — Dec 25, 2014 5:03pm Debi and I are prayng for you, Gracie. We enjoyed your music when we came from Michigan and visited your grandma and grandad in 2012. God bless you with a speedy recovery. By coo umoff — Dec 25, 2014 4:30pm Umoffs love Gracie! By Felicity Moore — Dec 25, 2014 4:28pm Tristan & Lili and Felicity & Joe from church are thinking of you all the time. We missed you at the Christmas Eve service when all the kids and youth were there. It felt like an integral part missing not to see you and your family. We are sure you will recover fully from this, even if it takes awhile. Stay strong. By Katie Olson — Dec 25, 2014 4:26pm What an inspiration Gracie is! Merry Christmas and lots of love. By Fran Adams — Dec 25, 2014 4:18pm Dear Paul. We are Joe and Fran Adams and live next door to the Stewarts. We are sending Gracie our prayers and positive thoughts for her quick recovery. It is hard to imagine how difficult it is for you but how wonderful that you have a great family to rely on. We think of you all every hour. Fran and Joe

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