GUNNER GILLESPIE 2000-2008
--(Updated from this morning's blog post)--Gunner Gillespie earned his wings this afternoon at 1:43 PM E/T. God bless his sweet little soul. He fought a cancerous brain tumor (DIPG) beginning November 30, 2007. He was a sweet little boy who entered my life through a mention in a Blog posted by my dear friends Shannon and Amy Aldridge, who lost their sweet daughter, Sahara on November 5, 2007. The Gillespie's spent the entire summer here in Scottsdale, Arizona where the Good Lord allowed me to become close friends with Gunner, his 5 year-old sister Garlynn and of course, his wonderful parents Gus and Janna. May God Bless Gus, Janna and Garlynn now in their grief so that they may quietly and privately begin the healing process. Your thoughts, prayers, meditations and unconditional expressions of Love and Tender Mercies are very much appreciated by this lovely family. I urge you to consider leaving a word of Love for Gus and Janna at Gunner's website: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/gunnergillespie.
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God Bless All of You who stayed with us through this Journey. Gunner was all about Loving others and now we must Honor his gift to us by continuing to spread his genuine Love, his sincere Concern for others and his Sweet Spirit of Goodwill and Humor to everyone around us who values Peace and Tenderness.
Love,
Michael
posted by Michael Manning @ 1:24 PM
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my love and frienship, will never die, EVER.
im so proud to be Gunner's friend. i assure you, it is a gift. this too, will shine on boldly and bright, forvever.
in hope and faith for strength,
gunner's captain barrette
Oh dear Michael, this just brings me to tears! I will pray all day in hopes that Gunner recieves an earthly miracle and for his parents to be at peace with God's choosing. Either way. God bless.
my heart and prayers go out to everyone, especially Gunner, Janna and the family.
Oh that is so sad. I will be thinking and praying for that brave family!
Michael, I came back to say that I am including ((((you)))) in prayers also my friend, for I know your heart is hurting too.
Thanks for highlighting Gunner's plight, Michael.
Praying for Gunner and his family, for God's will to be done, Michael.
Love, hugs and prayers,
Diane
i hold your hand in friendship
forever, like my love for Gunner.
I have not given up on him and won't waiver in my hope a miricle with find its way to him.
all aboard the heaven express.
Oh, I'm so sad to hear this. Was so hoping for a miracle, but in some ways, maybe this is one too for he is at peace now. I'll continue to pray for his family and for you Michael.
Thank you all so very much for your enduring Love and Friendship. Your comments are very meaningful to me, and I want to acknowledge the Kindness you have shown. Now lets stop by Gunner's site and lend comfort to Gus, Janna and Garlynn.
With Love & Gratitude,
Michael
May God bless them and shelter them beneath His wings is my prayer now, Michael. I just sensed that I needed to check in here.
Love,
Diane
Diane: And mine as well. My Love to you for checking in. This has been a rough day. But I feel your Love and Your Mercy along with all of our Blog friends who shared from the heart!
We share this time of reflection for our friends, The Gillespies. My little one, contemplative and thoughtful, expressed her relationship with Gunner as "Forever Friends" and I found comfort in those simple words. May we all be as wise as eight year olds...
Take care and know the prayers abound from Kentucky to include friends, near and far in distance, always close at heart.
My condolences to his family.
A pray for Gunner
All my love
Maria
Happy Birthday, Diane! Your birthday celebrations sounds very nice to me and your anniversary plans sound perfect, too. We don't make a big huge deal out of our anniversary either, although the one coming up in a month is 30!
I'm keeping the baby in my prayers and hoping for good news. And I'm keeping Gunner's family in my prayers too. So, so sad.
May he soar with the angels Michael. My heart aches for his family and friends.......
yesterday was sad, and hard.
today SUCKS.
but its all about OUR superfamily.
yourock,
angel G's D
Michael, thanks for the email yesterday letting me know.I am SO SO sorry for the Gillespie's loss, but know Gunner is no longer hurting and was oh so very loved in his short life, and made a difference to other's lives.
I am so glad you got to spend the wonderful time you did with Gunner and his family over the summer. I think that sas valuable for all of you.
My deepest condolences and sympathies to the family, and to you as I know your heart is truly aching.
God bless you dear Gunner Gillespie. Fly free of pain with those angel wings!
Ally
3 Magpies, Maria, Barb, Patti,Dari and Ally:
I was very Blessed to be with Gunner and his family this summer here in Arizona, and I saw first-hand what a sweet little boy he was. So curious about other people and their careers, hobbies and concerns--and his love of Trains. For the rest of my life, I will always think of Gunner whenever I see a train or hear a train whistle. He was a loving child and his wonderful parents and sister need our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Please consider visiting Gunner's website to leave a message of comfort if you are able. lol!
Michael
Thank you for sharing Gunner's dear life with us.
My thoughts and prayers are with Gunner's family and YOU at this difficult time.
Hugs!
-Marie
Thank You, Marie. I ammaking it a point to visit each person who has been so kind to stop here. I encourage all lurkers to consider visiting Gunners website to leave a message of Supportiveness and Love that would be a positive comfort to dear Gus and Janna and Garlynn at this time.
Blessings,
Michael
what an incredible journey this sweet boy's life has been
he and his family are an inspiration and I carry them in my heart now and always
thank you Michael for all you have done and continue to do to make life kinder and gentler
Blessings to you, Michael. Holding the Gillespie family in our hearts...
Keri and Keith Kennedy
dianne, I am very touched by your words and how you've Honored me with your sweetness.
Kerri & Keith: You are both Warriors from your personal journey together and now reaching out to The Gillespies. I have reached the conclusion long ago that in as much as they need our Love and Prayers, we need them too.
I will catch up with you personally by the end of this weekend. lol!
i am so sorry to hear about Gunner. my condolences and prayers for his family. things like this really help to keep life in perspective. thank you for sharing Michael.
hey Mr M
its nice to talk to my superboy directly.
im blessed to have been able to snuggle and love up on him, during our visit.
couldnt pull me off this train, nope, not even with power tools.
heiresschild: I am in the process of continuing to make one-on-one connections with you and everyone I may have missed here who leaft a comment. Please consider leaving a kind word of Love and Tenderness for Gunner to his parents Gus and Janna at Gunner's Caringbridge site. I appreciate your condolences, and I miss Gunner deeply.
Dari: We will pull together with other friends who have been part of Gunner's Train and we will see Gus and Janna through this situation with our mutual love for them! Bless you. :)
Yes, it's very touching and tragic, the worst kind of pain a parent can suffer.
I'm sorry to see this post go up. I was hoping it never would.
Ellee: Indeed.
Martini: He is free now from so much suffering, and he is completely healthy in a better place. I share your anguish.
Maria: I'm so not with it 100% yet and may have missed acknowledging your sweet friendship and message. Thank You! and lol!
That's the same day my dad died, too. It will never be the same for either one of us. I'm sorry to hear of Gunner's passing, especially at such a young age -- I'll never understand when children have to suffer so much. He and his family are so blessed to have you in their lives.
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