Dear Friends & Family,

Amber took a sudden step in her seemingly slow walk toward ultimately winning the battle over cancer and overcoming this world.  She had quite a struggle physically on Tuesday and Wednesday but is now comfortable.  Her hospice nurse told me she has maybe a couple of days.  Her path to this point has been marked by many miracles great and small.  Please join our family in praying for one more that takes her peacefully and wrapped in the loving arms of the Savior, from this life without further struggle.   I believe she has truly fought the good fight, has finished her course, and has kept the faith.  What more can be said for a life well lived, used to its fullest, and devoted to the Lord?  I do not believe that Amber's will be a life lost, for I believe that a life lost is one lived without ever having truly loved others, and without loving the Savior.  We love you and appreciate your continued prayers for her peace and ultimate victory. 

Love,

Dan
















Vickie Harkness
10/8/2009 11:41:07 pm

We love you and are thinking of you and praying for you, Amber and your family at this difficult, yet peaceful time. Love, The Harkness Family

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Vickie Harkness
10/9/2009 12:03:55 am

Dear Dan, I was saddened to read your blog entry this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Amber, as she enters her eternal world in the arms of her Savior, and with the rest of your wonderful family as you go through this very difficult, yet, I know it will also be a very peaceful time. With love, The Harkness Family

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Jamie Hadfield
10/9/2009 12:19:43 am

Dear Dan and kids....
I was also saddened to read your blog post this morning. I am, however, grateful that you let us all know how things are going. The last couple of days I've seen lots of cars at your house and have been wondering what the status is over there. My heart just sank when you mentioned that hospice thinks she has just a couple of days. Oh gosh, I'm really going to miss Amber. I don't see her a lot anymore, of course, but I guess it's just the thought or reality that she won't be just around the corner from me. I pray for you guys every single day. I do have faith that her passing will be peaceful and that she will be greeted by many more loved ones on the other side than there were at her birthday party. She will be at peace, and... she will be truly happy. It HAS to be that way because if not, it wouldn't justify Heavenly Father taking a young mother from her family. Remember to use Jeff for help or advice whenever you feel the need. Please let him help you as much as he can as he's been in your shoes before. Love, Jamie

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Kristen
10/9/2009 12:59:03 am

Dan.....you are in our thoughts and prayers along with Amber and those sweet kids. Thanks for letting us come over and visit with her and you a few weeks ago. We are so thankful to know your family.
I know Sister Kapp was inspiried when she made me and Amber VT companions. Amber was an answer to my prayers. I have told her, and hope she knows what a difference she made for me. We love you guys. Hang in there Dan I can't imagine what or how you are feeling! Call anytime we can help!

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Karen B.
10/9/2009 01:34:22 am

Dan - I was looking at your blog for the first time today. You and Amber have such a beautiful family. I found your blog from the breastcancer.org website. I wish Amber did not have to leave this earth early as I cannot even imagine how much you and the kids will miss her. I just hope she is able to go peacefully and will not be in pain. I wish you strength for you and the kids during this hard time.

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Anna
10/9/2009 02:28:45 am

Mosiah 18: 9 " Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn; yea, and comfort those that stand in need of comfort, and to stand as witnesses of God at all times and in all things, and in all places that ye may be in, even until death, that ye may be redeemed of God, and be numbered with those of the first resurrection, that ye may have eternal life—"

This scripture is pretty powerful in a situation like this. Amber has definately been a witness of God. She has been a great example and friend.

Prayers are there for you and Amber and the kids. Death is hard, but I know can be a spiritual moment.

We are mourning with you and hopefully being some comfort too.

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Barb Quigley
10/9/2009 03:22:02 am

Amber,

May you find peace....I am praying for your family and for you. It was an honor to share the "radiation experience" with you...you helped me emotional through the whole ordeal...I am thinking of you. Barb from Tampa

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Pat
10/9/2009 04:08:55 am

I am sad to read your latest post. We lost my father earlier this year to cancer and one week before he passed he almost died. He told us he felt so happy and safe. When the end came it was very peaceful. Amber was a powerful witness on breastcancer.org. I know her crown has many jewels! I will continue to pray for your beautiful family. Pat from Daytona Beach

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10/9/2009 04:30:12 am

Dan-
I'm so sorry to read your post today. I will be praying for your family as I do everyday. Amber will continue to live on in each and everyone of you.

Godspeed Amber and peace be with you and your family.

Vita Jankowski
Jersey Shore

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Kira
10/9/2009 06:11:43 am

You will be in our prayers.

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Laura (caseysmom from bco)
10/9/2009 06:12:49 am

Dan:

Sending prayers out to Amber and your family. I think about Amber every day.

As I sit here and type this tears are running down my face. I met Amber on the breastcancer.org site. She was the first to welcome me to the IBC community section.

Sending you all the prayers, love and hugs.

Laura (aka caseysmom)

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Mike and Tonya
10/9/2009 08:35:07 am

Please know how much we love and pray for you and your family. Having cared for Mike's dad, as he succombed to liver cancer, we can tell you that your home is probably chock full of loved ones, waiting to take Amber home. One can not live the kind of life Amber has lived and not be surrounded by love, both physically and spiritually. God bless you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Holly
10/9/2009 10:37:28 am

Dan, you and your little family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. I pray that you may feel the love and comfort of our Savior. Your family is Amazing. We love you!!!!!

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Kristi (Chase) Neeleman
10/9/2009 11:23:51 am

Time to fly Amber. Spread your wings and fly.

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Angie
10/9/2009 11:55:29 am

Prayers for you sweet Amber and your wonderful family.


Angie from BCO

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Dan and
10/9/2009 11:59:13 am

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Marshelle
10/9/2009 12:06:07 pm

Dan,

I have been thinking of you and your dear family throughout the past week. I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prays daily. I know our Heavenly Father loves you all. May he comfort you at this time.

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Marci
10/9/2009 01:16:49 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family....

Love
Marci

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10/9/2009 01:45:47 pm

My heart aches for you. Especially your children. And for Amber as she leaves them. Yes, the separation is temporary and yes, we are so amazingly blessed by a loving Heavenly Father who has a plan of salvation for us, but this whole death transition still hurts. I pray for your comfort. And for peace for your children.

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JUDY AND JEFF
10/9/2009 02:04:33 pm

DAN,
YOU KNOW HOW WE FEEL ABOUT YOUR FAMILY.
PLEASE TALK TO AMBER ALL THE TIME. SHE WILL HEAR YOU AND KNOW YOU ARE THERE.
SHE WILL ALWAYS HEAR YOU AND BE YOUR ANGEL.

JUDY AND JEFF

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Kristal
10/9/2009 02:22:26 pm

Dan,
Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to you and your family. Your family is truly amazing and we have been so blessed to know you and feel your courage, strength and faith. We love you all and pray that Amber will have peace and be free of pain.
Love, The Small's

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Keith and Mandy
10/9/2009 02:54:16 pm

It was so good to see you last week at breakfast. Our hearts have been heavy since learning of your sweet wife and the trials you and your family have faced. We have been touched as we have looked trough your blog. You are such a sweet family and great examples of faith, strength, and so much more. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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I am so sorry.
10/9/2009 02:55:08 pm

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Angel Baratta
10/9/2009 03:06:16 pm

Dear Dan;

I am praying for Amber, you and your family.

Sincerely Angel

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10/9/2009 06:24:14 pm

Thinking of you all.

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Laura
10/9/2009 11:53:43 pm

Dan:

Thinking of you, Amber and the kids.

Lots of love, hugs, and prayers.

Laura (a.k.a caseysmom from bco)

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Terry Smart
10/10/2009 02:37:02 am

Dearest Dan and Amber and Family, You are in my prayers always. As the office read your latest entry on the blog, word spread quickly.I am sure many prayers were said there and since from all your coworkers and their families. We love you.May the love of our Savior surround you and his peace comfort you. Terry

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Aunt Lori
10/10/2009 12:20:03 pm

Our thoughts and prayers are continually with you. We pray the spirit will be strong in your home, bringing strength,peace, and comfort. I know the veil will be thin between heaven and earth to help the family through this difficult time. We love and admire your sweet family and feel blessed to have you as part of our eternal family. Love, Aunt Lori

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Katie Chase
10/10/2009 01:16:51 pm

Words cant say all I want to say. I continue to feel blessed by Amber and your entire family. You are all wonderful examples to me. Amber will live in all of us--she has shared so much warmth and light, which will keep glowing for a long, long time. We will pray for her to have peace and comfort. Love and prayers for all of you.

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10/10/2009 01:30:27 pm

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Scott Chase
10/10/2009 02:50:34 pm

Dan I thank you and Amber for the example that you have been to me and my family. I thank the Lord that Amber was inspired to share her experiences with cancer and the Lords blessings that have come to her and your family through this trial. I have been inspired and taught. As always my prayers go out in your behalf. But perhaps a little more fervently to night and in the coming days. I will pray that the Lord's piece will accompany you, Amber, and your children in these final moments of Amber's mortal life, and in the days following her passing into the loving arm of the Savior Jesus Christ.

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10/10/2009 05:07:19 pm

Dear Chase family,
I know the Lords loving arms are around you at this time and all your loved ones are praying for you. You're in our thoughts and prayers! We love you all! Lori & Scott

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I just came across your blog last week on the BC.org site. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
10/11/2009 12:04:08 am

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10/11/2009 12:31:59 am

Amber.. and Dan

You are an inspiration to me, Amber I am sending you deep love and wish I could give you the hug I so long to give... you are never far from me and always in my heart x

x x x

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10/11/2009 05:58:58 am

A special prayer for a gentle passing. I am in awe of your faith and devotion, both of which have inspired people all over the world. I am a better person for having "known" Amber, having read her posts - and yours.

With much Love, and many prayers...

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Melissa
10/11/2009 06:25:03 am

Amber, Dan and Family,
Thank you for sharing your journey with us all. Your family has been and is a great source of strength and has influenced so many people in so many ways. Thank you for sharing your testimony of the gosple and helping the rest of us try to understand the "whys" of this trial. These precious children you were able to bring into this world are a gift to us all and a beautiful memory of you! We will all be here to watch over, and take care of them as we know you will from above! We love you and are praying for the peace and comfort your family needs at this time. with Love, Melissa

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10/11/2009 11:48:48 am

Love and peace to you and your whole family. Soon Amber will be in Jesus' arms.
May God bless you all.

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Doreen
10/11/2009 10:33:14 pm

May God heal your family's broken hearts until you see your sweet Amber in heaven someday.

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Terry Smart
10/13/2009 12:07:27 am

Continued prayers from us to you.We love you.

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Laura
10/13/2009 09:18:38 pm

Dan:

Thinking about Amber and your family.
I check both bco and this for any updates on her everyday.

Sending all of my love to you and your family.

Laura (a.k.a caseysmom from bco)

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