Good Afternoon to allof you!! Missing you guys!! It was such a great weekend with all of us together to play!! I talked to Grandma Richards last night and she said Trentie and Ariana had Papa Ochie and Grandma to visit!! AND— They brought CHICKEN and wanted to know where everyone was!!! OH MY!! He said him and Grandma had a Wanderful visit and enjoyed themselves.. I want you to know Iyou guys are in my prayers all of the time!!! I do not understand the Whys or What Gods plan is. WE never will. His plan is so upsetting to many of us and YOu guys are the best for handling things so delicatly as you have.. YOU BOTH anre incredible people!!!! So God is there even if we don’t see it that way. Anyway I LOVE YOU SO Much and See YOU Sooon. God Bless and Love GAunt C
Hello Andersons!
I just wanted to know that I am thinking about you all and sending my prayers! I (as well as others) have been laid off for this week and next so I will give you a call!
God Bless!
Hope you are all doing well and getting ready to enjoy the weekend. It sounds as if the waterpark will be a lot of fun. It has been a long time since we’ve been to one but the boys love them as I bet Trent and Ariana do. It will be nice to be together, having fun and enjoying each other’s company.
Kathy and Nicholas went to the St. Balderick’s cancer fundraiser in Naperville tonight and they raised over $100,000 which will certainly help the cause. Jake was supposed to be one of the honored guests but he has been sick all week so him and I stayed home and watched Harry Potter. It was nice to have some “guy time” together.
Was listening to your song, “He’s My Son” for the first time today and it brought a tear to my eye. I went to I-Tunes and downloaded it for our collection. It is very inspirational and emotional as you well know. Thanks for sharing it with us all.
As always we continue to pray each day for Trent’s healing and comfort as well as for the Lord to ease your pain.
I was just visting your site and wanted to drop a note. I hope you had a great time at the waterpark last weekend! What a great way to have some fun in the cold winter months. We continue to pray for you and for your miracle everyday. Give the kids hugs and kisses for us. Hope to see you soon!
Love, Jennifer
Hello ALL!!! Sure sounds like the water aprk was a good time. What a nice gift to enjoys some good family time!
I just wanted everyone to know about Treantons’ benefit. The benefit is being held in Michigan where a young man who heard about Trenton was so touched by his story , that he decided to begin organizing a benefit in Trentons’ honor. So far we have three bands donating their time @ a nearby bar and grill who has also donated there space and some waitstaff,etc. There will be raffles and we are organizing an auction. The U.S. 12 Bar and Grill has a wonderful menu and reasonable pricing. There is a minimum of a $10.00 donation at the door, of which 100% will go to Trentons’ cause. The date of the benefit is March 26th from 5pm to 10pm. I realize this is a hike for most of Trenies’ friends and family,in which I appologize for. However, if you would like to try to make it out, we would LOVE to have you! If you need to know about accomodations,etc. please feel free to contact me @ tacourter@yahoo.com, and I will be more than happy to help. I’d like to say a very BIG Thank-you to Matt, Mark, and Scott who made this benefit possible! Thanks sooo very much guys!!! Words are not enough. God Bless, Theresa
Donna in response to you speaking from your heart. I could hardly get through reading . You are one true Loving Mom!! I always knew you were a wonderful person , a heart full of gold to give!! Sweetheart, please keep doing what you are meant to do for now. Live for now!! God is with you and many Angels as well. I feel you have so many spirts watching over your family!! Please keep answering from your heart!! God Blesws and I Love you so Much!! FPlease Give Ariana and Trentie Lots of Kisses and Hugs. Tell Clint He is so awesome to. I send him my love too. xoxox Love GAuntCindy
I just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers. We want to ask why, but only God knows that answer. We need to have faith and help each other through. My prayer for you is that you will have peace and understanding. We love you all.
Dear Andersons,
I just wanted to say hi and let you guys know that my prayers are with you. I think about Trent almost every night and I know that God has his reasons for what he is doing. I have 1 boy and 3 girls and I cant see myself with out them. I put myself in your shoes and I dont think i would be able to be as strong as you guys have been. I learned about Trent through Colleen C. when she came down to San Diego to visit her daughter Mika (i call her that). If there is ANYTHING we can do to help in any way please let us know.
We are so sorry to hear that the results of the MRI were not what we have all been praying so hard for. Our hearts ache for you in this most difficult time. Clint and Donna, you have shown so much strength and courage these last several months. Although we often ask why this is happening, we have to belive that God has a speacial plan in store for your lives and for Trent. Although we may never know what that plan is or why God choose your family for his plan, we must keep our faith strong in Him. God bless you as you make your difficult decisions on how to proceed. We love each and every one of you with all of our hearts.
Hi everyone,
Just read the results of your recent MRI and my heart is heavy. I know that love conquers all and I look forward to the love we will all feel this weekend in Michigan. I know that the strong family bonds we all have will take us through these bad times and lift us. My heart and prayers are all for you, Trentie, and your family.
Love you, Aunt Sue
Sorry that we didn’t get a chance to attend your benefit this weekend but are sure that it was successful and inspiring.
The gathering of people to share love and kindness can help to ease heavy hearts.
Of course, we continue to pray extra hard each day for your family’s comfort. The news of Trent’s last MRI did indeed sadden us but we hope and pray that he is comfortable and we are sure the love and warmth around him eases any pain and uncertainty that he may have.
May your faith in the Lord and his love for us all grant you peace.
Hi Everyone! Just to let you all know the family is praying every day. The Banquet this weekend was Awasome! I know all of us did alot of praying. Please give all of you Kisses and Hugs. Please let me know how the dr. appt. went today. OK. God Bless and Much Love GAunt c
I finally logged on so I could leave a message. But know that you are thought about daily and I come by the site everyday to see how Trent is doing. It hurts so much to watch others follow this journey, but always know you are not alone. Enjoy each day to the fullest!!!
Forever Cameron’s Aunt Toni http://www.caringbridge.com/ct/cameron
Dear Clint and Donna,
I can’t even imagine what you are going through at this time. As I read your new post I remembered a few times that were similar when my Best Friend Susie was dying of complications of Juvenile Diabetes that she had since she was 8.
In Early 2002 she had a stroke. When I went up to see her her Mother told me when she ‘came to’ she was mumbling (she couldn’t speak well) at 3 different spots in the room like she was having a conversation. In the five years prior, her Grandpa, Grandma and Great Aunt all passed and she was very close with them. I just know she was speaking with them.
Later that year she was succumbing to Neuropathy and was having seizures. Then around 7 am in the morning of Oct 4th her Mother woke up to get ready for work and she checked on Susie and was trying to give her medicine. Her Mother said she was talking and looking straight ahead. Her Mother assumed she was trying to say something to her but then Susie said to her Mother “Shut up! I’m talking to Grandma”. (Susie was very comically stubborn) Her Mother then went to take a shower.
After she came out of the bathroom she went to check on Susie again but she was gone.
I prayed that God would help your family through this and I can see many Spirits are by Trenton’s side at these troubling times. I also asked that Susie help him through this.
I believe there are spirits guiding us and help us when we reach the end of our time on earth. As heartbreaking it is to see loved ones pass we must remember when they reach God’s Kingdom they are no longer suffering.
I love you all and am praying to God to guide your family.
Clint, Donna, Ariana and Trenton:
Just wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers everyday. I was so sad to hear the news about his recent MRI, can’t believe this is happening so fast. It is so awesome to see all of the love and support coming from your family and friends. How wonderful! We will continue to pray for Trenton to be free of pain and suffering.
Love,
Larry, Sarah, Timothy and Claudia Svitko (Chad’s cousins)
I’m so sorry to hear about Trent’s MRI results. I’d like to offer great words of comfort, but I don’t know what to say. It is so unfair that our children are put through this, and I will never understand why. I was so touched by yesterday’s post about Trent’s conversation with an angel – I truly believe that is what was happening. Stay strong and know you are doing everything possible for your little guy. You all continue to be in our prayers. Love, Stacey
My heart is with you all, as always, and I am praying diligently for little Trentie, no pain- just comfort. I love you all so very much, and I will be there shortly today.
Dear Andersons,
My heart goes out to you.. I know Trenton has his Angels and Spirit Guide with him and are waiting to guide him into GOD’s kingdom. There are no words to express how I feel and how my heart aches for your family. I spoke to Colleen last night and asked how was everything going and i started to cry. I did tell her she should try to be by your family side but……. You know. I know this is probably not the right time to segest something but when the time is right and you are able too, try reading Blessings From The Other Side and Visits from The Afterlife By Silvia Browne. I have lost my mother and father when i was very young then my mother in law 5 months ago (she was like a mom to me) and I know it nothing compared to a child but after reading these books it has gave me much inderstanding of life and death. I did learn about signs our loved ones give us to let us know that they are still here with us. I want to share something with you..
After my mother inlaw past away.. my daughters who were so close to her were very upset and did not understand why. One night when i was putting my 4y old to bed she tells me to move because i was stepping on mama (thats what she called her) and I just moved and said sorry mama I did not know you were there. Then she starts laughing and moving her feet up and i asked her what are you doing. Mom mama is tickling my feet. Mama always did that when my daughter would hide under the sheets with her. I asked her were is mama.. she said right there mommy cant you see her. Then my other daughter (7y old) said to me mommy I’m scared so I asked her if she wanted me to tell mama to go now and she said yes. I did ask mama to go please because it was bed time but that she could come back another day. I decided to ask her the fallowing day what had happend that night and she said mommy i told you already mama was there. I had to ask what she looked like since i could not see anything and she said that she was like this white and pointed at a napkin on the table. I know she is around us and i can spot things around the house that she does. I feel very comfortable knowing she is still watching my girls as she did when she was alive. I hope you dont think this is crazy but from the bottom of my heart its the honest truth and it makes me feel good knowing our loved one are still with us no matter what. I have many stories of things that my mother in law has doen. Maybe someday I can tell you more. Again when the time is right for you try reading those books and if you can get them in audio cd it seems to even has more meaning to it when its read by her.
Please know that Dennis & I have you and your family in our prayers. It’s so very difficult to watch your child go thru this illness. Our only hope is that he finds peace. I’m sure that his special Angel is watching over him.
Clint, you have done such a wonderful job with Trenton’s web site, you can see how much love you have put into it, this shows that you have a lot more than just your voice to give him. I go to his site almost everyday, weather I am at home or at work,it somehow has a calming effect on me when I read about how much love your family and friends have for your family. May God be with you and continue to keep Trenton peaceful and free of pain.
Love,
Sarah Svitko (Chad’s cousin)
Our hearts go out to your entire family. I cannot imagine how it must be to go through what you are having to deal with. But know that you are indeed an inspiration to us all–the love, strength, belief and caring that you have shown all of us is indeed an inspiration. Both Trent and Ariana are lucky to have such strong and loving parents.
We continue to pray for the peace and comfort of not only little Trent, but also your entire family. The Lord has shown that he is with Trent, by sending an angel the other day to speak to him. That is reassuring to us all that the Lord is in your presence. May He grant you all His peace.
Our endless thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He is an awesome God filled with comfort, love and grace. We pray that you feel His presence and that peace and understanding is yours.
Anderson Family;
I just spoke with Dr. Vicente and she told me about Trenton. My heart breaks for your family. He was a very special little boy and he was very lucky to have such a wonderful loving family. Even though he was here on earth such a short time, he touched so many people’s hearts and I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of that. My deepest thoughts and prayers our with you.
Love,
Sarah, Larry, Timothy and Claudia Svitko
There are no words that I can say, but know that you are thought about greatly. I only wish that someday no other family will have to feel this pain.
Forever Cameron’s Aunt Toni http://www.caringbridge.com/ct/cameron
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are aching for you. We just pray that you will find peace and comfort through God. Your family has been such an inspiration. I look at my kids now just a little bit different now. Life is so precious and children can’t be taken for granted. Trenton truley was a gift from God and has touched so many peoples hearts. We will continue to pray for your family. God bless you and comfort you!
Alan and Christine Phillips
May our Lord hold you in his arms at this time! We know your heart is so heavy, We, will try to be there, God willing! Till then, We hold you all in our prayers. Aunt Jodi and Family
I am so sorry to hear the news about Trent. I cannot seem to stop crying tonight thinking about your beautiful son and your terrible loss. But then I smile when I see his smiling face in the pictures on this site. I keep hugging Lindsey tonight and am so thankful for both my children. Know that you are in our prayers and we are so very sorry for your loss. But also know that he is at peace now and the angels are taking good care of him. Love, Stacey
Trent was a true inspiration to me. I admired his strength and courage during his journey. You as parents are so loving and caring and he has the best parents any child could ask for. Trenton has changed my life and how I continue to raise my children. Trent truly was a gift from God and has touched so many peoples hearts. The poem that was posted says it all. You are strong and have done an excellent job as parents and will be blessed for your love and care of GOD’s child. I admire your family. You will remain in our prayes.
Love Brooke Meister and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I seem to be at a lack of words but just know everyone at work is sending their sympathy to your family. Trenton will be dearly missed.
“How precious to me was the love of my son! And now, O God, that Thou hast taken him away from me there is a void which I often feel can never be filled.
His kindness, his innocence and his comforting love softened the trials of many a day. As I think of all this, how heavily is my heart bowed down by the sorrow of his taking away.
As I stand in the peacefull quiet of this spot, divine hope whispers
in my soul that he is at rest in Thy keeping. May this thought sustain me. May I be thankfull to Thee, O God, for the life of my dear son; and may every thought of him incline my soul to kindness, mercy and righteousness.”
Donna, Clint and Arianna- I am so very sorry to hear about Trent. Please Know that my thoughts are with you and I will be praying for you. Please call me when you feel up to it. I am here for you. Mary Nonos
Dear Anderson Family,
We are truly sorry to hear about Trent. Our hearts go out to you during this very difficult time. There are no words that one can say but our thoughts and prayers are and will continue to be with your family. This is something that we as parents/families should not have to go through, but we are the chosen ones. May God Bless you and your family and give you strength. Sincerely, The Hayden Family: Tim, Cindy, Joe and “Jeff”(www.jeffreyh.com)
I heard the news of Trent’s passing when I dropped my son off at Gingerbread School today. Although I didn’t know your brave son I want to extend my very deepest sympathy to your family. What a monumental fight for a young soul to endure. Please know that my family and so many others are thinking of Trent and keeping your family in our prayers. As a mother my heart goes out to you all.
Jean, EJ and Vince Shelby (Gingerbread Beginner class)
Clint and Donna a few months ago I had called Greg to leave a message about Alex for you to get in touch with his parents. I had No idea that you were Trents parents. I am so very sorry for your loss.. I know it has been a rough ride and I just wanted you to know that you are in my prayers….
My heart goes out to your family. I did not know Trent, but my son bryce is in the afternoon beginners class at Gingerbread so I have heard wonderful things about Trent and your family. From the pictures I can tell he was a very happy and very loved little boy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenni Pause
Clint and Donna, I was so sorry I wasn’t able to make it to the services today. My thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family from the beginning, and especially now in such a trying time. We look forward to seeing you both back at work when you are ready…we miss you! Take care and God bless.
-Sarah Anderson
Just thinking of you guys today and remembering!! Clint, I know you are worried about what people think on how you were and are handling things with Trennies’ passing. But we all understand that everyone handles things differently and at a different pace. There may be times when you are more upset and sad about him not being with us anymore, and that doesn’t mean your faith in God is any less during those times. You might keep cycling through these different feelings many times. I( at least) feel that can be normal, and usually is. I can not pretend to understand what you guys are going through right now, but I know the feelings that I am having, and can only imagine the magnitude that they are for you guys. I never once questioned your love for your son while I was there during those last hard days, and no one else did either. I too know that he is in a better place blanketed by love and warmth and happiness, but I also think about the family gatherings that he will be missed at and can’t help but feel sad and even sometimes mad at why this had to be. He was such a huge part of our little group of kids. The leader of the younger boys, if you will. The dynamics of our little “clan” will all change now. I know that he has touched all of our kids though in different ways that only they really know, and will carry him with them forever. I don’t know that we will ever know the magnatude of how many lives he he has touched : how many personalities he helped mold, how many people he helped to give hope, how many people he brought closer to God ( me included), how many people he made realize what is really important in life, etc. What an amazing young boy to have had such a huge effect on so many people in such a short time. I will love, admire, and miss him forever! But I will NEVER forget the lessons he has taught me.
I love and miss you guys. I am so glad to hear that you are at peace today. I hope you guys can be there for eachother and help bring that peace to one another. It will be so important to continue the families strength, and be able to lean on one another, as one might be at peace moreso than the other on any given day.
We are all here as well for this, and anything you guys need. That will never change!
Love you guys!! Talk to you soon. Theresa
Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and are so glad that the Lord is granting you some peace and comfort during this most difficult of times. Both Kathy & I have been truly inspired by your words and actions as well as the love you have shown for both Trent & Ariana.
We too, if for different reasons, have seen our relationship with God deepen and take on new meaning since Jacob’s illness. His love is evident in the peace He grants us during our times of despair; His presence in the signs He shows us (the angels visiting Trent); and His saving grace when He calls us to His kingdom to be with Him and our loved ones again.
We will continue to pray and if we can help in any way, please let us know.
Thinking of you today and praying for your peace and comfort. I just read yesterdays journal entry and was deeply moved by your words. We are grateful to hear that you feel comfort knowing that Trent is living a life with God in peace and free of pain. We too were thinking of Trent at Anna’s party and thought how much fun he would have had. I am sure he was singing in Heaven the most joyful sounding Happy Birthday to his sister. I think he was showing us his presence in that last candle that Ariana had to blow three times to go out. What a jokester! As always we are here for you. We continue to pray daily for your peace and comfort.
Good Morning Donna, Clint, and Ariana,
I just want to let you know that you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that the Lord guide you and comfort you through each new day.
Ariana…Happy Belated Birthday, Sweetie!
Wishing you a Blessed Easter,
Michelle, Brad, Trevor, Tyler, and Nicholas Mohnke
Hello Andersons! Just thinking of you guys and hoping your hearts are peaceful. I think of Trennie often and even talk to him from time to time. I’m sure he thinks I’m crazy!!! Ha! Ha!
It’s still surreal to me yet, I think. I know you must be having some difficult days, but please know that you can ALWAYS call me. I don’t care if you want to cry, or laugh, or pray, or all of the above together. Sometimes I really feel like reaching out to you, but, it seems a little more difficult over the phone. I know it shouldn’t though. I guess I don’t want to call at a bad time for you either. So I am going to let you lead the conversations to what you need to talk about and hope that you’ll be honest with me, even if it’s telling me you just don’t want to talk .
I pray for your families strength and peace all of the time, as well as the rest of us. I just hope you know that I’m stll here for you!
I love you guys so much! talk to you soon. xxoo xxoo
My family and I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you. God will be watching over Donna and her loved ones to help them be strong and cherish Trents memory. I am glad to have met up with Barbara and would love to catch up with all of you. It has been so long. I have Barbara’s phone number and will be contacting her. I have left my e-mail address and hope to hear from any of you who remember me. Please take care and I will be in touch God Bless
Our heart is heavy again with the news that Trent’s friend Megan has also earned her angel wings. We will pray for peace and comfort for her family. As always, we will continue to pray for your peace and comfort as well.
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Hey Andersons – thinking of you today! If there’s anything I can do for you, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Scott
Good Afternoon to allof you!! Missing you guys!! It was such a great weekend with all of us together to play!! I talked to Grandma Richards last night and she said Trentie and Ariana had Papa Ochie and Grandma to visit!! AND— They brought CHICKEN and wanted to know where everyone was!!! OH MY!! He said him and Grandma had a Wanderful visit and enjoyed themselves.. I want you to know Iyou guys are in my prayers all of the time!!! I do not understand the Whys or What Gods plan is. WE never will. His plan is so upsetting to many of us and YOu guys are the best for handling things so delicatly as you have.. YOU BOTH anre incredible people!!!! So God is there even if we don’t see it that way. Anyway I LOVE YOU SO Much and See YOU Sooon. God Bless and Love GAunt C
Hello Andersons!
I just wanted to know that I am thinking about you all and sending my prayers! I (as well as others) have been laid off for this week and next so I will give you a call!
God Bless!
Love,
Alison
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Dear Clint, Donna, Trent & Ariana,
Hope you are all doing well and getting ready to enjoy the weekend. It sounds as if the waterpark will be a lot of fun. It has been a long time since we’ve been to one but the boys love them as I bet Trent and Ariana do. It will be nice to be together, having fun and enjoying each other’s company.
Kathy and Nicholas went to the St. Balderick’s cancer fundraiser in Naperville tonight and they raised over $100,000 which will certainly help the cause. Jake was supposed to be one of the honored guests but he has been sick all week so him and I stayed home and watched Harry Potter. It was nice to have some “guy time” together.
Was listening to your song, “He’s My Son” for the first time today and it brought a tear to my eye. I went to I-Tunes and downloaded it for our collection. It is very inspirational and emotional as you well know. Thanks for sharing it with us all.
As always we continue to pray each day for Trent’s healing and comfort as well as for the Lord to ease your pain.
God Bless,
Brian
I was just visting your site and wanted to drop a note. I hope you had a great time at the waterpark last weekend! What a great way to have some fun in the cold winter months. We continue to pray for you and for your miracle everyday. Give the kids hugs and kisses for us. Hope to see you soon!
Love, Jennifer
Hello ALL!!! Sure sounds like the water aprk was a good time. What a nice gift to enjoys some good family time!
I just wanted everyone to know about Treantons’ benefit. The benefit is being held in Michigan where a young man who heard about Trenton was so touched by his story , that he decided to begin organizing a benefit in Trentons’ honor. So far we have three bands donating their time @ a nearby bar and grill who has also donated there space and some waitstaff,etc. There will be raffles and we are organizing an auction. The U.S. 12 Bar and Grill has a wonderful menu and reasonable pricing. There is a minimum of a $10.00 donation at the door, of which 100% will go to Trentons’ cause. The date of the benefit is March 26th from 5pm to 10pm. I realize this is a hike for most of Trenies’ friends and family,in which I appologize for. However, if you would like to try to make it out, we would LOVE to have you! If you need to know about accomodations,etc. please feel free to contact me @ tacourter@yahoo.com, and I will be more than happy to help. I’d like to say a very BIG Thank-you to Matt, Mark, and Scott who made this benefit possible! Thanks sooo very much guys!!! Words are not enough. God Bless, Theresa
Hello Andersons.
Just wanted to say hi and see how Trent and the rest of you are doing. Sounds like the waterpark was fun; we are big fans of waterparks as well!
Your family continues to be in our prayers. Good luck with Trent’s fundraiser! Love, Stacey
Donna in response to you speaking from your heart. I could hardly get through reading . You are one true Loving Mom!! I always knew you were a wonderful person , a heart full of gold to give!! Sweetheart, please keep doing what you are meant to do for now. Live for now!! God is with you and many Angels as well. I feel you have so many spirts watching over your family!! Please keep answering from your heart!! God Blesws and I Love you so Much!! FPlease Give Ariana and Trentie Lots of Kisses and Hugs. Tell Clint He is so awesome to. I send him my love too. xoxox Love GAuntCindy
Dear Andersons,
I just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers. We want to ask why, but only God knows that answer. We need to have faith and help each other through. My prayer for you is that you will have peace and understanding. We love you all.
Love The Zokvic’s
Dear Andersons,
I just wanted to say hi and let you guys know that my prayers are with you. I think about Trent almost every night and I know that God has his reasons for what he is doing. I have 1 boy and 3 girls and I cant see myself with out them. I put myself in your shoes and I dont think i would be able to be as strong as you guys have been. I learned about Trent through Colleen C. when she came down to San Diego to visit her daughter Mika (i call her that). If there is ANYTHING we can do to help in any way please let us know.
God Bless you all
Estella Sumangil and Family
Clint, Donna, Ariana & Trent,
We are so sorry to hear that the results of the MRI were not what we have all been praying so hard for. Our hearts ache for you in this most difficult time. Clint and Donna, you have shown so much strength and courage these last several months. Although we often ask why this is happening, we have to belive that God has a speacial plan in store for your lives and for Trent. Although we may never know what that plan is or why God choose your family for his plan, we must keep our faith strong in Him. God bless you as you make your difficult decisions on how to proceed. We love each and every one of you with all of our hearts.
Love,
Brian, Jennifer, Cole & Luke
Hi everyone,
Just read the results of your recent MRI and my heart is heavy. I know that love conquers all and I look forward to the love we will all feel this weekend in Michigan. I know that the strong family bonds we all have will take us through these bad times and lift us. My heart and prayers are all for you, Trentie, and your family.
Love you, Aunt Sue
Dear Anderson’s,
Sorry that we didn’t get a chance to attend your benefit this weekend but are sure that it was successful and inspiring.
The gathering of people to share love and kindness can help to ease heavy hearts.
Of course, we continue to pray extra hard each day for your family’s comfort. The news of Trent’s last MRI did indeed sadden us but we hope and pray that he is comfortable and we are sure the love and warmth around him eases any pain and uncertainty that he may have.
May your faith in the Lord and his love for us all grant you peace.
Brian & Kathy Anderson
hi Andersons,
Thoughts & prayers are always with you.
love, jeannie
Hi Everyone! Just to let you all know the family is praying every day. The Banquet this weekend was Awasome! I know all of us did alot of praying. Please give all of you Kisses and Hugs. Please let me know how the dr. appt. went today. OK. God Bless and Much Love GAunt c
I finally logged on so I could leave a message. But know that you are thought about daily and I come by the site everyday to see how Trent is doing. It hurts so much to watch others follow this journey, but always know you are not alone. Enjoy each day to the fullest!!!
Forever Cameron’s Aunt Toni
http://www.caringbridge.com/ct/cameron
Dear Clint and Donna,
I can’t even imagine what you are going through at this time. As I read your new post I remembered a few times that were similar when my Best Friend Susie was dying of complications of Juvenile Diabetes that she had since she was 8.
In Early 2002 she had a stroke. When I went up to see her her Mother told me when she ‘came to’ she was mumbling (she couldn’t speak well) at 3 different spots in the room like she was having a conversation. In the five years prior, her Grandpa, Grandma and Great Aunt all passed and she was very close with them. I just know she was speaking with them.
Later that year she was succumbing to Neuropathy and was having seizures. Then around 7 am in the morning of Oct 4th her Mother woke up to get ready for work and she checked on Susie and was trying to give her medicine. Her Mother said she was talking and looking straight ahead. Her Mother assumed she was trying to say something to her but then Susie said to her Mother “Shut up! I’m talking to Grandma”. (Susie was very comically stubborn) Her Mother then went to take a shower.
After she came out of the bathroom she went to check on Susie again but she was gone.
I prayed that God would help your family through this and I can see many Spirits are by Trenton’s side at these troubling times. I also asked that Susie help him through this.
I believe there are spirits guiding us and help us when we reach the end of our time on earth. As heartbreaking it is to see loved ones pass we must remember when they reach God’s Kingdom they are no longer suffering.
I love you all and am praying to God to guide your family.
God Bless,
Alison
Clint, Donna, Ariana and Trenton:
Just wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers everyday. I was so sad to hear the news about his recent MRI, can’t believe this is happening so fast. It is so awesome to see all of the love and support coming from your family and friends. How wonderful! We will continue to pray for Trenton to be free of pain and suffering.
Love,
Larry, Sarah, Timothy and Claudia Svitko (Chad’s cousins)
I’m so sorry to hear about Trent’s MRI results. I’d like to offer great words of comfort, but I don’t know what to say. It is so unfair that our children are put through this, and I will never understand why. I was so touched by yesterday’s post about Trent’s conversation with an angel – I truly believe that is what was happening. Stay strong and know you are doing everything possible for your little guy. You all continue to be in our prayers. Love, Stacey
My heart is with you all, as always, and I am praying diligently for little Trentie, no pain- just comfort. I love you all so very much, and I will be there shortly today.
~Love~ denise
Dear Andersons,
My heart goes out to you.. I know Trenton has his Angels and Spirit Guide with him and are waiting to guide him into GOD’s kingdom. There are no words to express how I feel and how my heart aches for your family. I spoke to Colleen last night and asked how was everything going and i started to cry. I did tell her she should try to be by your family side but……. You know. I know this is probably not the right time to segest something but when the time is right and you are able too, try reading Blessings From The Other Side and Visits from The Afterlife By Silvia Browne. I have lost my mother and father when i was very young then my mother in law 5 months ago (she was like a mom to me) and I know it nothing compared to a child but after reading these books it has gave me much inderstanding of life and death. I did learn about signs our loved ones give us to let us know that they are still here with us. I want to share something with you..
After my mother inlaw past away.. my daughters who were so close to her were very upset and did not understand why. One night when i was putting my 4y old to bed she tells me to move because i was stepping on mama (thats what she called her) and I just moved and said sorry mama I did not know you were there. Then she starts laughing and moving her feet up and i asked her what are you doing. Mom mama is tickling my feet. Mama always did that when my daughter would hide under the sheets with her. I asked her were is mama.. she said right there mommy cant you see her. Then my other daughter (7y old) said to me mommy I’m scared so I asked her if she wanted me to tell mama to go now and she said yes. I did ask mama to go please because it was bed time but that she could come back another day. I decided to ask her the fallowing day what had happend that night and she said mommy i told you already mama was there. I had to ask what she looked like since i could not see anything and she said that she was like this white and pointed at a napkin on the table. I know she is around us and i can spot things around the house that she does. I feel very comfortable knowing she is still watching my girls as she did when she was alive. I hope you dont think this is crazy but from the bottom of my heart its the honest truth and it makes me feel good knowing our loved one are still with us no matter what. I have many stories of things that my mother in law has doen. Maybe someday I can tell you more. Again when the time is right for you try reading those books and if you can get them in audio cd it seems to even has more meaning to it when its read by her.
AGAIN my Prayers are with you and your family .
God Bless You All
Estella Sumangil and Family
Our hearts are with you and we also continue to pray that Trent finds peace and comfort. We love you very much.
Brian, Jennifer, Cole & Luke
Dear Clinton & Donna,
Please know that Dennis & I have you and your family in our prayers. It’s so very difficult to watch your child go thru this illness. Our only hope is that he finds peace. I’m sure that his special Angel is watching over him.
Dennis & Terry
Clint, Donna, Ariana and Trenton,
Clint, you have done such a wonderful job with Trenton’s web site, you can see how much love you have put into it, this shows that you have a lot more than just your voice to give him. I go to his site almost everyday, weather I am at home or at work,it somehow has a calming effect on me when I read about how much love your family and friends have for your family. May God be with you and continue to keep Trenton peaceful and free of pain.
Love,
Sarah Svitko (Chad’s cousin)
Dear Clint, Donna, Ariana & Trent,
Our hearts go out to your entire family. I cannot imagine how it must be to go through what you are having to deal with. But know that you are indeed an inspiration to us all–the love, strength, belief and caring that you have shown all of us is indeed an inspiration. Both Trent and Ariana are lucky to have such strong and loving parents.
We continue to pray for the peace and comfort of not only little Trent, but also your entire family. The Lord has shown that he is with Trent, by sending an angel the other day to speak to him. That is reassuring to us all that the Lord is in your presence. May He grant you all His peace.
Love,
Brian, Kathy, Jacob & Nicholas
This is your great aunt Jackie getting my sister in-law get on here.. Love you
Jackie
Dear Clint, Donna, Ariana & Trent,
Our endless thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He is an awesome God filled with comfort, love and grace. We pray that you feel His presence and that peace and understanding is yours.
With love,
Tracy and Jeff from Suncrest.
Anderson Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. If you should need anything please call us.
Love
Jared, Kim and Amy and the rest of the Halo of Hope Family
Anderson Family;
I just spoke with Dr. Vicente and she told me about Trenton. My heart breaks for your family. He was a very special little boy and he was very lucky to have such a wonderful loving family. Even though he was here on earth such a short time, he touched so many people’s hearts and I am so thankful that I was able to be a part of that. My deepest thoughts and prayers our with you.
Love,
Sarah, Larry, Timothy and Claudia Svitko
There are no words that I can say, but know that you are thought about greatly. I only wish that someday no other family will have to feel this pain.
Forever Cameron’s Aunt Toni
http://www.caringbridge.com/ct/cameron
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are aching for you. We just pray that you will find peace and comfort through God. Your family has been such an inspiration. I look at my kids now just a little bit different now. Life is so precious and children can’t be taken for granted. Trenton truley was a gift from God and has touched so many peoples hearts. We will continue to pray for your family. God bless you and comfort you!
Alan and Christine Phillips
May our Lord hold you in his arms at this time! We know your heart is so heavy, We, will try to be there, God willing! Till then, We hold you all in our prayers. Aunt Jodi and Family
I am so sorry to hear the news about Trent. I cannot seem to stop crying tonight thinking about your beautiful son and your terrible loss. But then I smile when I see his smiling face in the pictures on this site. I keep hugging Lindsey tonight and am so thankful for both my children. Know that you are in our prayers and we are so very sorry for your loss. But also know that he is at peace now and the angels are taking good care of him. Love, Stacey
Trent was a true inspiration to me. I admired his strength and courage during his journey. You as parents are so loving and caring and he has the best parents any child could ask for. Trenton has changed my life and how I continue to raise my children. Trent truly was a gift from God and has touched so many peoples hearts. The poem that was posted says it all. You are strong and have done an excellent job as parents and will be blessed for your love and care of GOD’s child. I admire your family. You will remain in our prayes.
Love Brooke Meister and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I seem to be at a lack of words but just know everyone at work is sending their sympathy to your family. Trenton will be dearly missed.
“How precious to me was the love of my son! And now, O God, that Thou hast taken him away from me there is a void which I often feel can never be filled.
His kindness, his innocence and his comforting love softened the trials of many a day. As I think of all this, how heavily is my heart bowed down by the sorrow of his taking away.
As I stand in the peacefull quiet of this spot, divine hope whispers
in my soul that he is at rest in Thy keeping. May this thought sustain me. May I be thankfull to Thee, O God, for the life of my dear son; and may every thought of him incline my soul to kindness, mercy and righteousness.”
Donna, Clint and Arianna- I am so very sorry to hear about Trent. Please Know that my thoughts are with you and I will be praying for you. Please call me when you feel up to it. I am here for you. Mary Nonos
Dear Anderson Family,
We are truly sorry to hear about Trent. Our hearts go out to you during this very difficult time. There are no words that one can say but our thoughts and prayers are and will continue to be with your family. This is something that we as parents/families should not have to go through, but we are the chosen ones. May God Bless you and your family and give you strength. Sincerely, The Hayden Family: Tim, Cindy, Joe and “Jeff”(www.jeffreyh.com)
I heard the news of Trent’s passing when I dropped my son off at Gingerbread School today. Although I didn’t know your brave son I want to extend my very deepest sympathy to your family. What a monumental fight for a young soul to endure. Please know that my family and so many others are thinking of Trent and keeping your family in our prayers. As a mother my heart goes out to you all.
Jean, EJ and Vince Shelby (Gingerbread Beginner class)
Clint and Donna a few months ago I had called Greg to leave a message about Alex for you to get in touch with his parents. I had No idea that you were Trents parents. I am so very sorry for your loss.. I know it has been a rough ride and I just wanted you to know that you are in my prayers….
My heart goes out to your family. I did not know Trent, but my son bryce is in the afternoon beginners class at Gingerbread so I have heard wonderful things about Trent and your family. From the pictures I can tell he was a very happy and very loved little boy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenni Pause
Clint and Donna, I was so sorry I wasn’t able to make it to the services today. My thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family from the beginning, and especially now in such a trying time. We look forward to seeing you both back at work when you are ready…we miss you! Take care and God bless.
-Sarah Anderson
Just thinking of you guys today and remembering!! Clint, I know you are worried about what people think on how you were and are handling things with Trennies’ passing. But we all understand that everyone handles things differently and at a different pace. There may be times when you are more upset and sad about him not being with us anymore, and that doesn’t mean your faith in God is any less during those times. You might keep cycling through these different feelings many times. I( at least) feel that can be normal, and usually is. I can not pretend to understand what you guys are going through right now, but I know the feelings that I am having, and can only imagine the magnitude that they are for you guys. I never once questioned your love for your son while I was there during those last hard days, and no one else did either. I too know that he is in a better place blanketed by love and warmth and happiness, but I also think about the family gatherings that he will be missed at and can’t help but feel sad and even sometimes mad at why this had to be. He was such a huge part of our little group of kids. The leader of the younger boys, if you will. The dynamics of our little “clan” will all change now. I know that he has touched all of our kids though in different ways that only they really know, and will carry him with them forever. I don’t know that we will ever know the magnatude of how many lives he he has touched : how many personalities he helped mold, how many people he helped to give hope, how many people he brought closer to God ( me included), how many people he made realize what is really important in life, etc. What an amazing young boy to have had such a huge effect on so many people in such a short time. I will love, admire, and miss him forever! But I will NEVER forget the lessons he has taught me.
I love and miss you guys. I am so glad to hear that you are at peace today. I hope you guys can be there for eachother and help bring that peace to one another. It will be so important to continue the families strength, and be able to lean on one another, as one might be at peace moreso than the other on any given day.
We are all here as well for this, and anything you guys need. That will never change!
Love you guys!! Talk to you soon. Theresa
Dear Clint & Donna,
Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and are so glad that the Lord is granting you some peace and comfort during this most difficult of times. Both Kathy & I have been truly inspired by your words and actions as well as the love you have shown for both Trent & Ariana.
We too, if for different reasons, have seen our relationship with God deepen and take on new meaning since Jacob’s illness. His love is evident in the peace He grants us during our times of despair; His presence in the signs He shows us (the angels visiting Trent); and His saving grace when He calls us to His kingdom to be with Him and our loved ones again.
We will continue to pray and if we can help in any way, please let us know.
Love,
Kathy, Brian, Jacob & Nicholas
Thinking of you today and praying for your peace and comfort. I just read yesterdays journal entry and was deeply moved by your words. We are grateful to hear that you feel comfort knowing that Trent is living a life with God in peace and free of pain. We too were thinking of Trent at Anna’s party and thought how much fun he would have had. I am sure he was singing in Heaven the most joyful sounding Happy Birthday to his sister. I think he was showing us his presence in that last candle that Ariana had to blow three times to go out. What a jokester! As always we are here for you. We continue to pray daily for your peace and comfort.
Love,
Jennifer
Good Morning Donna, Clint, and Ariana,
I just want to let you know that you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that the Lord guide you and comfort you through each new day.
Ariana…Happy Belated Birthday, Sweetie!
Wishing you a Blessed Easter,
Michelle, Brad, Trevor, Tyler, and Nicholas Mohnke
Hello Andersons! Just thinking of you guys and hoping your hearts are peaceful. I think of Trennie often and even talk to him from time to time. I’m sure he thinks I’m crazy!!! Ha! Ha!
It’s still surreal to me yet, I think. I know you must be having some difficult days, but please know that you can ALWAYS call me. I don’t care if you want to cry, or laugh, or pray, or all of the above together. Sometimes I really feel like reaching out to you, but, it seems a little more difficult over the phone. I know it shouldn’t though. I guess I don’t want to call at a bad time for you either. So I am going to let you lead the conversations to what you need to talk about and hope that you’ll be honest with me, even if it’s telling me you just don’t want to talk .
I pray for your families strength and peace all of the time, as well as the rest of us. I just hope you know that I’m stll here for you!
I love you guys so much! talk to you soon. xxoo xxoo
I love you, and I’ve been wanting to leave a message for so long now, but I just don’t have the words b/c I’m lost right now…
Just sending a message of LOVE,
Denise
My family and I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you. God will be watching over Donna and her loved ones to help them be strong and cherish Trents memory. I am glad to have met up with Barbara and would love to catch up with all of you. It has been so long. I have Barbara’s phone number and will be contacting her. I have left my e-mail address and hope to hear from any of you who remember me. Please take care and I will be in touch God Bless
Kathy Kirby
Our heart is heavy again with the news that Trent’s friend Megan has also earned her angel wings. We will pray for peace and comfort for her family. As always, we will continue to pray for your peace and comfort as well.
We love you all very much,
Brian, Jen, Cole and Luke
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