tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post5434277431482736478..comments2023-11-05T06:26:06.725-06:00Comments on Let's Do It!: Arrangements and SuchVickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03232676927126653489noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-81629698687819745362009-04-13T18:24:00.000-05:002009-04-13T18:24:00.000-05:00It is so interesting what the post above mine asks...It is so interesting what the post above mine asks WWED? ("What Would Erin Do" I have begun to ask myself this at times because of the wonderful example she left us of how to live life well. I believe that WWED very much mirrors the original phrase WWJD, because she had so much of Jesus in her. She very much lived the way He wanted her to. <br /><br />I think I mentioned it to you yesterday, but we have chosen to hand the beautiful lanyard that Erin and Tiffany made on our mantle. It is a lovely reminder to us to be mindful of the important things in life, which is how Erin lived.<br /><br />Continuing to send you love and hugs and thinking of and praying for you all...<br /><br />Reeves FamilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-86390173645906834812009-04-13T17:23:00.000-05:002009-04-13T17:23:00.000-05:00Dear Mr.,Mrs.Buenger, and Davis: I hope you are do...Dear Mr.,Mrs.Buenger, and Davis: I hope you are doing fine by the grace of almighty god, I cant even imagine what you are going through, the loss of a child must be absolutely dreadful, but the buenger family is a strong one and will not even let the passing on of the main cause your pride stop from helping the cancer society and even though I have not done much, Me and Erin were friends from the beginning because she was the outgoing person. Now that I realize such an impact she had made I try my best to be outgoing now and I hope some day, one day people will look up to me as we do to Erin now so WWED?(What would Erin do?) WDED(what DID Erin do?) Everything...<BR/>Farhan MahmoodFarhan Mahmoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09291961774337097604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-1121629624415647432009-04-13T13:46:00.000-05:002009-04-13T13:46:00.000-05:00Wearing Erin's lanyard, I'm walking for Erin today...Wearing Erin's lanyard, I'm walking for Erin today at 3 PM eastern ( 2 PM central). I'll be thinking of Erin and you and Walter and Davis the whole time, a distant satellite to the Memorial Service. But then again I have been thinking of you almost all the time anyway. I only got the news when I logged on in Vermont this past Friday night, and it was with puffy eyes and a tear stained face, that I continued our travel program of the weekend. <BR/>Mara Stiles (mom of nb angel Laura 1994-2006)<BR/>New JerseyMara Stileshttp://laurastiles-nj.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-59675821464785804832009-04-13T12:02:00.000-05:002009-04-13T12:02:00.000-05:00Hi Vickie,Please read Angie's blog she wrote yeste...Hi Vickie,<BR/><BR/>Please read Angie's blog she wrote yesterday (http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com/). <BR/><BR/>She lost her baby at birth on 4/7 last year...she celebrated what would have been Audrey's first birthday this past weekend.<BR/><BR/>Erin knew love everyday of her life from you...you gave her strength, courage, and the ability to live fully despite an ominous prognosis. I'm grateful for you sharing Erin and your journey together.<BR/><BR/>I'm praying for you and your family and hope that knowing Erin is in heaven brings you great comfort. <BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Sarahsarah watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16097685853867936102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-33296485515845432862009-04-13T10:54:00.000-05:002009-04-13T10:54:00.000-05:00Erin was a brave young girl, who also had the grea...Erin was a brave young girl, who also had the great good fortune to be a member of an incredibley courageous family. Walter, Vickie, and Davis, we can never forget your compassion and faith. <BR/><BR/>Please accept our deep symbathy and heartfelt condolences.<BR/>God bless you.Dick and Mary Arnoldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-43569294866859620852009-04-13T10:36:00.000-05:002009-04-13T10:36:00.000-05:00Dear Mr. and MRs. Buenger,I wish to express condol...Dear Mr. and MRs. Buenger,<BR/><BR/>I wish to express condolences to you and your family. Over the year I have read about Erin from time to time, having been introduced to her by my wife, Goodnight Mom. Your strength is that of a 300 year old oak tree, overflowing its boundries to bring strength and courage to us bystanders. For that, I give thanks to Erin and yourselves. Kristi will be delivering a warm hug from our family to yours thia afternoon.<BR/><BR/>Jonathan (Eva's dad)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-64709500740258798542009-04-13T10:22:00.000-05:002009-04-13T10:22:00.000-05:00Dear Vickie,I remember you fondly from when I work...Dear Vickie,<BR/><BR/>I remember you fondly from when I worked at A&M during the '90s. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a wonderful child you were blessed with and what a wonderful mom she was blessed with. I am sending prayers for peace and love for you and your family.Wanda Bird Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267118010983038009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-60353043151689797822009-04-13T09:08:00.000-05:002009-04-13T09:08:00.000-05:00Arms around you.Arms around you.Jane Snell Copeshttp://www.scienceoutsidethebox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-28530718157202519502009-04-12T20:52:00.000-05:002009-04-12T20:52:00.000-05:00I have been reading your blog and have enjoyed kee...I have been reading your blog and have enjoyed keeping up with Erin. I am so very, very sorry for your loss.Anita Turnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-7471936626057579762009-04-12T20:51:00.000-05:002009-04-12T20:51:00.000-05:00Wow- amazing tribute- gives me chills to look at t...Wow- amazing tribute- gives me chills to look at that picture. I wish I could say something poignant to make you feel comforted, but I can't. My grandson has neuroblastoma and I found your blog a while back. Your stories of Erins spunk and positive attitude turned me around on many a crappy day. I ache for you missing your sweet girl. Please know that the ripple effect she had is quite powerful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-46467723364362649002009-04-12T20:17:00.000-05:002009-04-12T20:17:00.000-05:00Walter, Vicki and Davis,I was so struck to read ab...Walter, Vicki and Davis,<BR/><BR/>I was so struck to read about Erin in the paper Saturday. She had so much energy, even with cancer, I (and so many others, it appears) never expected this to happen. <BR/><BR/>Your family will be in our dinner prayers for many days to come.<BR/><BR/>Erin was the best example I have ever seen of a life well lived.....<BR/><BR/>Blessings and comfort to you,<BR/>Marcy (Halterman), Russell, Eva and Aine Cox<BR/>College Station, TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-80015672052072759052009-04-12T19:46:00.000-05:002009-04-12T19:46:00.000-05:00What a wonderful, special child. I have been take...What a wonderful, special child. I have been taken with Erin for a long time now but I have been hesitating to leave a note lest I, a stranger, intrude on this time of such deep personal pain for you and your family. I do want you to know though that there are many like me, who are silently shedding tears at your enormous loss.<BR/><BR/>JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-23091873706509310462009-04-12T19:16:00.000-05:002009-04-12T19:16:00.000-05:00hi vickie, if i were closer than 22 hours away i ...hi vickie,<BR/> if i were closer than 22 hours away i would have been at erin's celebration tonight and her memorial today. just wanted you to know that you, walter and davis are in my thoughts many times a day these days. as you've said on my blog - i hope you are being gentle with yourself and doing what you can to take care of yourself. <BR/><BR/>many blessings on this easter,<BR/>brooke in loganbrookehttp://rivervision.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-78946604542400032922009-04-12T18:50:00.000-05:002009-04-12T18:50:00.000-05:00I came to your site via the xanga of Nancybratt an...I came to your site via the xanga of Nancybratt and have spent the last few days reading each and every post from the very beginning. If you see a lot of "Hammond, IN" in your tracker, that would be me. <BR/><BR/>I just wanted to tell you what an inspiration Erin is, and always will be. My thoughts and prayers are with Erin's family and all her friends around the world at this time.<BR/><BR/>KarenKarennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-74945626782068539312009-04-12T14:52:00.000-05:002009-04-12T14:52:00.000-05:00Oh Buenger Family, Words cannot express our sad...Oh Buenger Family,<BR/><BR/> Words cannot express our sadness. I've waited 3 days to post this because I had no idea what to say to offer some comfort, and (to me) that seems odd being written by a fellow cancer mom. <BR/> I wish we had had the time to know Erin more intimately, but like everyone else, we fell in love with her the moment we met her. She single-handedly raised more money for Candlelighters in one evening than anything on record (if not literally, then figuratively for sure!) :-)<BR/> Lindsey had mentioned several times that she wanted to hang out with Erin and make lanyards, but she was just to ill to do so lately. <BR/> Please know, Vicki and family, that you are in our thoughts and prayers every single moment of every single day.<BR/> Please also know that if you need anything, ANYTHING at all, we are just a phone call away. We would be honored and would consider it a privilege to do anything you need. <BR/> <BR/>Melanie MacNabb<BR/>Mom of Lindsey Gothard<BR/>www.caringbridge.org/visit/lindsey2009Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544622883625624678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-10514770750878978362009-04-12T14:02:00.000-05:002009-04-12T14:02:00.000-05:00Dear Mr. and Mrs. Buenger,I just thought it might ...Dear Mr. and Mrs. Buenger,<BR/><BR/>I just thought it might be appropriate to say what an incredible impact your family has made on me, Erin and Davis especially. She was the most upbeat and wonderfully bright person I have ever met (or probably ever will meet) and I have never witnessed such strength and understanding especially from such a small child. Her capacity to show love was seemingly unlimited and she made my experience with your family one that I will never forget. <BR/><BR/>And just like his sister, Davis has strength within him too. The kind of strength that inspires and makes me want to be a better person. You have done such a marvelous job with both of them. If there are better people out in the world, I haven't found them yet.<BR/><BR/>I can't imagine how you all must be feeling. To have someone so pure and full of life taken away...there aren't words to describe it. I am so very sorry. I was devastated to hear the news. My heart is heavy and my prayers are with you, your husband, and Davis. <BR/><BR/>I will be attending the memorial service on Monday in the most colorful thing I can find. If there is anything I can do for you all please don't hesitate to ask. <BR/><BR/>Matthew Dahlgren<BR/>(PPR member for life)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-21091917097646165112009-04-12T13:05:00.000-05:002009-04-12T13:05:00.000-05:00I was so shocked to log on and read the latest upd...I was so shocked to log on and read the latest update. Even though I never met Erin in person, there is an ache in my heart for your family. Please know we are praying hard for you guys...wish I could be there tonight, but I will be wearing bright colors today and tomorrow in honor of sweet Erin.<BR/><BR/>KariKarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943275959073653280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-91791973469283356752009-04-12T10:29:00.000-05:002009-04-12T10:29:00.000-05:00Erin is one of the most amazing people I have ever...Erin is one of the most amazing people I have ever met in my life. She is the best model I have for facing adversity with humor, strength, and determination. I will never forget her. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the weeks to come.<BR/><BR/>Chris KochevarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-48928075197104848842009-04-12T10:10:00.000-05:002009-04-12T10:10:00.000-05:00Thinking of you guys at this time, just as we thin...Thinking of you guys at this time, just as we think of Hans and all the other little ones fighting cancer everyday. <BR/><BR/>We're so sorry to hear the news.The Adkins Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358372760653644669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-83905015263881934142009-04-12T09:34:00.000-05:002009-04-12T09:34:00.000-05:00Vickie,I just don't know what to say. I'm in NC w...Vickie,<BR/><BR/>I just don't know what to say. I'm in NC with my family and just saw the news. My heart is broken for you all. We are heading to mass and I will be sure to ask for a special prayer for Erin. I'm so sorry I cannot be there today.<BR/><BR/>In NB love,<BR/>Kristi and familyGoodnight, Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01188093753876297741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-86647310129064692922009-04-12T08:54:00.000-05:002009-04-12T08:54:00.000-05:00Vicki,Max just called. He and Erin have all the li...Vicki,<BR/>Max just called. He and Erin have all the light sabers they need. Green light sabers are especially easy to find in heaven, so is orange. Purple too. All the colors of the rainbow which I'm sure makes Erin smile. They are having a blast - Max, Erin, Lucas, Eden A, Penelope, Eden B, Christi, Austin and all the others. Erin's also teaching Max how to bead a new holder for his dog tags. Our thoughts are with you on this Easter, as they will be on every Easter from now on.<BR/>The Mikulak'sAndy (Dad to Max)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15957283970526429773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-12242738926531383742009-04-12T03:39:00.000-05:002009-04-12T03:39:00.000-05:00In the early morning hours of this Easter morning,...In the early morning hours of this Easter morning, I found reference to "Erin's Home" via another's blog.<BR/><BR/>Then I read your news about Erin as of the 9th.<BR/><BR/>I am so very sincerely sorry for your loss.<BR/><BR/>Your Erin was and is a lovely little girl with a beautiful smile, an obvious kind heart and zest for life.<BR/><BR/>I wish I could bring a bouquet of bright bluebonnets from my yard down for all of you.<BR/><BR/>You are all in my thoughts and prayers on this special Easter Sunday ... and hopefully this second generation Aggie alum will be feeling well enough to make it to Easter services where I attend church at First Presbyterian in my town.<BR/><BR/>You have a lovely, shining new star in Heaven today, shining down on Bryan and College Station.<BR/><BR/>God bless you and be with you and your family as you celebrate Erin's life.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>A friend in DallasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-21365126610966163732009-04-11T23:09:00.000-05:002009-04-11T23:09:00.000-05:00Dear Buenger Family,You are in my thoughts and pra...Dear Buenger Family,<BR/>You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have followed you the past 2-1/2 years after learning of you through the site of our daughters friend who died of NB in 2006. We have a daughter Erin's age and have delighted in Erin's life as we seek to understand our girl. Vickie, your gift of writing is so enlightening...cancer did not define Erin. Thank you for sharing Erin's life with us. You are a terrific mom, I have learned so much from you. I can't imagine how much you will miss your girl. Thinking of you so much. Much love from a lurker and a friend. LyndaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-51686170881549489822009-04-11T19:26:00.000-05:002009-04-11T19:26:00.000-05:00I'm so shocked to read of Erin's death. If there w...I'm so shocked to read of Erin's death. If there were anyone I thought would be this it would be here. I pray she is resting in no pain and playing with her other warriors.<BR/><BR/>My heart is sending continuous love to your family.<BR/><BR/>Laurie in NJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-656703098638938996.post-87037736863145878972009-04-11T19:04:00.000-05:002009-04-11T19:04:00.000-05:00May you dwell in the comfort of His arms tonight a...May you dwell in the comfort of His arms tonight and always and in all ways. And may His love caress your spirit with peace.<BR/><BR/>I am running a 330 + Mile journey run beginning May 15 and I will carry Erin's name on my running shirt the entire distance. <BR/>Together we will be a voice for the voiceless raising awareness not only of neuroblastoma, but all pediatric cancers.<BR/><BR/>God Bless You and Yours<BR/><BR/>Grandpa John (John Raschke - Redford, MI)Grandpa Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01055685744162618996noreply@blogger.com