Birthday E-mail Messages Received on 4-29-08

From: Leanne Parsons [mailto:boogrl@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 3:01 PM
To: Bogenrief, Paul
Subject: Re: Melissa Yu

Birthday greeting for Melissa:

Melissa!!!! Happy Birthday!! I was just reading some
of the other birthday greetings on the blog and i'm
blown away. SO MANY people are thinking of you and
praying for you...even half-way around the world in
Hong Kong and India! I know that God will provide and
he is faithful. No doubt about that. Ever since I met
you on Casa last year, i have thought that you are by
far one of the nicest, happiest, sweetest girls i've
ever met. you're always so excited to see me...it's
amazing! and I think the WHOLE WORLD of you! Me and
Meesh have been praying for you. Oh...and you would
get a chuckle out of the fact that we me and Meesh are
going skydiving in 4 days!! :) We miss you so much and
can't wait to see you soon! Love you tons! YOU CAN DO
IT! HAPPY SWEET 16!!!!!! <3

From: Emily Howard [mailto:mahaloemily@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:07 PM
To: patientemaisl@chochospital.org
Cc: 2michaelyu@gamil.com; Bogenrief, Paul; Faye Rodriguez
Subject: Melissa 16th birthday - PICU616

Happy 16th Birthday, Melissa! May God continue to hear the prayers from many people for your complete healing. May God provide you a miracle and bless you with a lifetime to share His glory. May you continue to feel the power of love and presence from your adoring family. Let today be the beginning of a strong and healthy awakening for you!

In God's Family,
Emily
Lodi, CA. (a friend of Faye Rodriguez)

From: Jerry_Koh@Kingston.com [mailto:Jerry_Koh@Kingston.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:45 AM
To: patientemail@chochospital.org
Cc: 2michaelyu@gmail.com; Bogenrief, Paul
Subject: Attn: Melissa Yu PICU 616

Dear Melissa,
Happy 16th Birthday!!!

Just want you to know that many people are praying for you, the prayer chain at our company, the prayer group from my Catholic church in Monterey Park and Irvine and our own Bible study group in my company.

God is with you and your family. Pls continue to trust and have Faith in Him.


Love in Christ,
Jerry Koh
From: victor.li@cox.net [mailto:victor.li@cox.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:31 AM
To: patientemails@chochospital.org
Cc: 2michaelyu@gmail.com; Bogenrief, Paul
Subject: Attention Melissa Yu PICU 616

Dear Melissa,

I was shocked when I heard this news. I was deeply saddened realizing so much suffering you have gone through. I was tearful and disbelief. I asked our Lord 'Why You?’ the beloved child of His. I wanted the answer...

In the past few months, we all have witness the outpouring of those unconditional love and prayer for you and your family, from your neighbors, your friends, and your communities, from many many around the world whom you never met...What could be a better testimonial of how much the Jesus love you and your family..

I believe that you will come out this experience as a stronger and more beautiful Melissa. Remember, we all love you very much. Happy birthday!

Uncle
Victor Peng Li
Aliso Viejo

From: Janice Nishioka [mailto:nishiokafamily@att.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:49 AM
To: Bogenrief, Paul
Cc: 2michaelyu@gmail.com
Subject: Melissa Yu PICU 616

Dearest Melissa & The Yu Family,

HAPPY SWEET 16TH BIRTHDAY, MELISSA!

We have never met, however we are part of your Mariners Church family. Though we have never met, I feel an extremely deep connection with you and your family. I check your blog several times a day to here the latest updates on your condition and all the kind words from around the world from well wishers. You are extremely blessed to have such loving, caring and devotional parents, big brother and little sisters. You are also very blessed with an incredible amount of loving friends and extended family. I pray for you several times a day. I also pray for your parents and family for strength, perseverance and wisdom .

I am so proud of you for being so strong and being a fighter that doesn't give up! You will have quite a story to tell when you finally walk out of the hospital!

I picked out a two passages that I thought you and your family would find of comfort.

Kind words are like honey - sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. (Proverbs 16:24)

Then your salvation will come like the dawn, and your wounds will quickly heal.
Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the LORD will protect you from behind. (Isaiah 58:8)

Melissa, keep on fighting and don't give up! We are here in support of you and your family!

Best Wishes,
The Nishioka Family
Janice, Lance, Ryan & Sarah

From: Sheila McCaul [mailto:matthewtwentytwo37to39@cox.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:39 AM
To: 2Marlene Yu; 2michaelyu@gmail.com
Cc: Bogenrief, Paul; McCaul, Sheila
Subject: Happy Sweet 16th Melissa




Dearest Melissa,

Happy Sweet 16th birthday. As I type this please know my prayers have been with you and your family. I pray that the Lord will wrap you in His loving arms and bring extra Angels to guard and help you to continue to fight, to get stronger & well soon. The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness. Psalm 41:3 & So Moses cried out to the LORD, "O God, please heal her!" Numbers 12:13
Melissa, you and your family have been such a joy to know. It's been a real pleasure to serve with you and your family in the AWANA club at Mariner Church. You are an amazing and wonderful child in Christ. Your servant heart has been so beautiful to watch as you shared His love with the little children in the Cubbies club. We miss you dearly, our Sweet Melissa, we miss your smile, your delightful ways that have brought so much laughter & joy to the children.

You and your family have touched all of our hearts with your courage and faith. And in my heart you all have a very special place. I know that you and your family were all sent as a gift to me from our Beloved Lord. I cannot even begin to tell you how blessed I feel to know all of you and just love you and your wonderful family so dearly. This will result in your being witnesses to them. Luke 21:13

I will keep praying for you & your family, that your faith will remain strong, for peace to be with all of you. I pray that the Doctors will find a way to help you and that the medication they are prescribing will work as they should. I pray the Lord keeps your bodies and mind strong during this hardship. And that through all of this, you and your family are becoming much closer, not only to each other but to our Beloved Lord Jesus. Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security. Jeremiah 33:6

Again I wish you a very Happy Sweet 16th Birthday, may your dreams be of Cake, candy & ice-cream, presents & fun and friends & family. May you feel all of our love and the power of our prayers for you & your family.

Love to all of you,
Sheila McCaul
AWANA Commander
Mariners Church
Irvine, CA



From: D.W. [mailto:dwell@rocketmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 9:05 AM
To: patientemaisl@chochospital.org
Subject: Attention Melissa Yu PICU 616 Happy Birthday Wishes

Hi Melissa,

We just wanted to send you a Happy Birthday message to you. We know that your current situation is difficult but want you to know we are always praying for you and that the Lord will heal you soon so you can have a fulfilling life and be a witness of His care for you.

We love you and hope this will bring some happiness in this difficult time.

God bless you.

Love,

Don and Cici Weller

From: AKuan@teledyne.com [mailto:AKuan@teledyne.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:58 AM
To: patientemaisl@chochospital.org
Cc: 2michaelyu@gmail.com; Bogenrief, Paul; kuanb@tycoelectronics.com
Subject: Attention: Melissa Yu Birthday Wishes


Dear Melissa,

Happy Sweet 16 !

Your sweet smile appears in our minds, every day and night when we pray for
you. It encourages us to trust God and pray without ceasing.

May the amazing love of Jesus flow down from His hands and feet that were
nailed to the cross, and cover you this day and forever more.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

With sincerely love and care,
Aaron and Bessie

From: sharon pang
To: patientemaisl@chochospital.org
Cc: 2michaelyu@gmail.com ; mrb@marinerschurch.org
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 5:34 PM
Subject: Attention Melissa Yu PICU 616

Dear Melissa,
You are our Lovely daughter in Christ,we love you and we care about you.
May our Mighty God be with you always.


Happy Birthday!!!!

Pastor Samuel Pang & Sharon Pang


From: Janet Byk [mailto:jbyk@byknet.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:43 AM
To: Bogenrief, Paul
Subject: RE: Melissa Yu Blog Update

Hi Melissa! You don’t know us yet (we look forward to meeting you when you return to church!) but we hang out with your sister Mildred helping with check-in in kids ministry….she is really good at check-in and such a super nice person! Our birthday wish for you is for your complete recovery – we know God is able to heal you and we look forward to seeing you at church again! Our family is praying for you and your family daily, and we send this note with love and strength for continuing down the path God has chosen for you….sometimes He surprises us with where He takes us, but in hindsight, things make more sense. It is an adventure to follow Jesus; never easy, but so rewarding – he never fails us and never leaves us alone. We were reading John 14 this morning, and I’d like to share it with you. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:1-6. Sending you and your family the peace and love of Jesus that surpasses understanding, Mr. and Mrs. Byk, Tara (age 10, whose birthday is also in May so almost 11) and Hayley (age 14) (and a birthday kiss and tail wag for you from our sweet dog Oliver )

From: Doreen Allmand [mailto:dallmand@kbb.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 8:17 AM
To: CHOC
Cc: 2michaelyu@gmail.com; Bogenrief, Paul
Subject: Attention: Melissa Yu PICU 616

Dear Melissa,

Happy Sweet Sixteen!

We are praying for Good Health for you and Strength for you and your family everyday. When you get better, we should get a big cake and all go out and celebrate!

Love,

Steve and