I’m on my way to Memphis, Tennessee to continue my journey! I’m a little scared, but excited also to meet new people and see new places. Between my treatments, I want to go to The Grand Ole Opry, Graceland and see the south. I have never been to the south. I hope I can see Taylor Swift, shes my favorite!
We still have to find a place to live. Once we do, we need to get a Christmas tree so we can have Christmas and New Years there!
I am going to write about everything I do during our trip. So keep coming back to read it, and post what your doing so I can know that too.
I am scared and exited to get to St. Judes also! I am so happy that we will be doing all of this together!!!! Remember….NOTHING can stop us!
I love you with all of my heart!!!!
-Daddy
Hi Nitalia,
Hope you had a good flight into Memphis. I know that the doctors and nurses at Saint Judes are going to take great care of you and help you get well and come back home to us in Arizona. We miss you already !!!
Hugs and Kisses,
Mimi xoxoxo
Hi Nitalia~
We cant wait to come visit you in Memphis, and give you lots of hugs and kisses
we think about you everyday
WE LOVE YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS
love always
Aliza, Aunt Meesi, Billy, and Giffy
Nitalia and Nitalia’s family,
We are so glad to hear that you are on your way to getting better in Memphis! We wanted to send carolers from our church to your house this weekend to let you know we are thinking of you, but Mrs. Gonzalez let us know about your website so we can keep updated on your trip. We send love and prayers and Christmas carols across the country to you!
The Sarussis
Hello Peach,
Hope you are having a Terrific Tuesday. Wow, Saint Judes is HUGE. How lucky we are to be in such a miraculous place. Did you know Saint Jude is the Patron Saint of Hope. HOPE for a healthy journey. HOPE to be all together soon. HOPE for strength and patience and of course HOPE we get all we want for Christmas! Can’t wait to see you my wonderful Peach. Please give my love to the Peachettes. YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOOOO AMAZING PEACH!!!!!!
Love you, Love you, Love you,
Aunt Meesi
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Nitalia,
I am your daddy’s cousin from New Jersey and we are all thinking and praying for you everyday! My daughters, Natalie and Angela, send you hugs and kisses!
Love,
Cousin Krista
Hi Nitalia,
I am so happy that you are in Memphis. It is on my list of places to visit. I sent you an email but I am not sure if you received it. I am having a bit of trouble getting a password from this site so I will just correspond with you this way. You picked the perfect time to leave AZ. It has been nothing but rain and cold. I lived in NY my whole life and never owned rain boots. I move to AZ and I have 3 pair. Partly because I love shoes, but Cocopah floods!!! I can’t wait till you see Lake Cocopah. This is the first time this year. Max misses Isabella. So tell her “hi” from him. It sounds like your hotel is nice and that you are eating very well. Is the food spicier there? I want to hear everything.
Just so you know, I think you are going to have more mail than you can handle. I emailed your teachers today with your email address. Get ready to type. Mrs. Rusk is getting homework all ready for you. I will probably mail you work after the New Year. Everyone sends their love to you.
Love you,
Mrs. Solod
Nitalia,
I am sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way kido! You are loved! Please do keep us posted on your recovery in Memphis. I am so excited that you’re in Tennesse for Christmas (you guys can sing that “Tennesee Christmas” song)–even though it is quite cold. I came back last week from a trip from Wisconsin to visit my mom and it was 12 degrees outside and windy! It’s even been cold here in Arizona—rainy and 50 degrees! Stay warm and don’t forget your mittens!
Mrs. Burau
Hey Nitalia,
Its Katie from science class. I just want to tell you good luck. I hope you get well soon. We are all so worried about you. I know I didn’t go to your school but we were good class mates. Mrs.Solod talked to some of your close friends about what you were going through. You should have seen all their faces dripping with tears. We can’t wait until you get better. Get well soon Nitalia!!!
Love,
Katie Riley (from school)
Hey Nitalia,
It’s Katie from science class. Today Mrs. Solod talked to your close friends about what you were going through. Nitalia… you should of seen their faces filled with tears. We are all so worried about you. School for all your friends is going really well. We are all learning a lot but we all miss you a lot too! I know you are fighting for a cure. Keep on fighting like a ninja Nitalia!
Love,
Katie Riley (from school)
Hey Nitalia~
Hope you get well soon, we need the sweetie back!!!
I hope you get well soon beacause I miss you in language, social studies, and overall I just miss you. I’m like crying right now. I hope you get better and surgeries go well. I wasn’t in Mrs. Solod’s room cause they didn’t tell me about it. By the way Mrs. Rusk was about crying. (She didn’t tell the whole class so you know
Love,
Carrigan
Hey Peach,
WOW! All your friends wrote to you and even some of the teachers! How AMAZING is that?!! I am looking outside of my window at work and its just starting to flurry! The flakes are small and fine. Its about 36 degrees and windy – BRRRRRRRRR! Its just the way I like it in December, cold and snowy just in time for Christmas!!!! How is the weather in Memphis? I bet its just about the same as New Jersey BUT its just a little bit better cause Memphis has YOU in it. I can’t tell you how excited we are about coming to see you. We can’t wait to see you!
We can’t wait to see you! We can’t wait to see you! You are so strong and courageous my Sweet Juicy Peach. Shine Big, Shine Bright! We love you with all our hearts!!!! See you SOOOOON!!! Give our love to the Peachettes!!!
YOU ARE SOOOOOOOOOOO AMAZING PEACH!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you, Love you, Love you,
Aunt Meesi, Aliza, Billy and Giffy
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Nitalia and Family,
We hope you are feeling better and you have a quick recovery. How’s the hospital food? Is it better than your mom’s or your dad’s cooking? What is the weather like in Tennesse? It’s been cold and rainy here. I will keep you in my prayers every night.
Tell Aviona that I’ve been missing her at school, but we know that she is taking good care of you. Also, tell her she better be practicing four square.
Love,
Katie Dries & Family
Dear Nitalia,
We are happy to hear you are excited and and doing well. It is good to hear from you! we are excited you are seeing new places and meeting new faces. We will be praying for you! We both love and miss you so much! We miss your smile and your laugh! We will tell you all about strings when you get back. One question, are you going to come back this year! Have a spectacular christmas and a wonderful New Year! We all love you!
Love,
Brianne and Haley <3
Dear Nitalia,
I want to come see you for my birthday, or at least sometime in the month of january!!
I was wondering if that would be ok???
My mom and i are looking at flights!! I am so glad your surgery went well!
You are in my prayers day and night!! I’m always thinking about you!
Kendall, Jack and Dawn
Nitalia,
Mia and Sofia miss u very much and hope that you are doing well. Keep strong and know that u have hundreds of kids at their school that have u in their prayers. We want to give u a big hug and kiss (and how about a whale call). We love u!
Hi Nitalia,
We are so glad you are doing well. Aaron misses you in strings and all his other classes he has with you. Daniel misses seeing Aviona and Isabella at school.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have an amazing mom and dad and two great sisters!!!!! You are so brave and strong. You are such an inspiration to everyone!!
Keep us updated on your road to recovery. We write again soon…
Hugs to all,
Aaron, Daniel, Ira, and Tina
Hi Nitalia,
There is no better place to get well than Tennessee – my home state! We are all thinking of you and wishing you well. How lucky your are to have your adoring sisters, mom and dad with you on your road to recovery. Say hi to Elvis!
Love,
Ginger, Will, William and John
Nitalia
You all are in our prayers. Clearly you are touching everyone your come into contact with in true Conti fashion. Loving, warm and amazing. May the doctors take care of you and we look forward to your return soon. You all are missed and we are thinking and praying for you often. I will be sending you some baked goods as I know yor mommy will not have time this Christmas. I will try and keep the midnight oil burning like she does but she is one in a million. Much love to your entire family.
Mr and Mrs. Willits and Nick, Chet and Cal
Hi Nitalia,
I am your cousin Anna from New Jersey. I lived down the street from your nan and Aunt Deby. I met you a few times when you were just a tiny little girl, and I will never forget your beautiful smile. Even though you don’t know us, we love you very much and are praying for you every day. I will tell you a little bit about me so when I email you, you will know who I am.
I am 51 years old. I know that sounds old, but I’m a cool 51 year old. My husbands name is Larry, and I have 2 kids named Matt and Amanda. Matt is 16 and Amanda is 14. They are both in high school. Matt is a football player and Amanda is a cheerleader. I work at UPS, that’s where all the big brown trucks are. I am an event planner for UPS, which is a fun job because I get to plan all of the parties. We don’t have any pets, but we really want a puppy some day soon. That’s everything about me, so I hope you got to know me a little better.
I hope that you will get better very soon. Keep smiling. Tell your mommy, daddy and sisters that we love them very much. I will go to your web page every day and keep up with your progress. I promise to email you again. Hugs and Kisses from everybody here. Xoxoxox
Anna
I hope you are feeling better!
Nitalia,
Hello this is Meg. I just went to Zeke’s ( Tatum and Tyson’s brother’s ) basketball game they got creamed by Horizon High School 65 to 45. I went bowling today with my dad, sister,brother,Tatum,and Tyson. I got a couple of strikes and spares. I hope you feel better and heal quickly. The days go by sooooo slow when you guys aren’t here. I miss you a lot and I love typing you and we hope you come home soon. P.S have a Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!
Luv u,
Megs
Nitalia,
Hey girl! Do u remember me? I remember you from the Gonzalez birthday party!
Funny memory:
Remember when I pulled out my tooth with a gummy worm! Girl you were cracking up.
Well cant wait to see you when you come back to Arizona.
-McKenna
Hi Nitalia,
Aaron and I miss you soooo much. I am glad you are getting much better. I think of you often. We are all praying for you every day.
Today it is Aaron’s birthday, and we are going bowling. I hope I will beat him both games.
Daniel
Hi Nitalia,
I hope you feel better soon because we all miss you guys. I think that little video that you guys did in your living room was talent!!! I would not be able to do that even if I wanted to. I also have the chance to be in Mrs. Mangels reading group!!! I am so excited!! Can you type me back about memphis? That would be great! Bye Nitalia, I will type back as soon as I can. P.S have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
Hi Nitalia,
I forgot to tell you that you are the bravest person I have ever met.
your friend,
Max Fuss
hi nitalia,
we just wanted to tell you we love you and mia is currently writing a little ditty just for you:)
Nitalia and family,
Hope today you are feeling better and everyone got some rest…also hope you got my first reply, did not see it here…It was about your Dad, only eating hot dogs and bananas when he was a little boy….
You are definitely brave, it is a good thing that your Mom and Dad have you there to help them be brave too.
I was checking my memory for so other things I remembered about your Dad and his famliy when they were younger….don’t tell Pop and Nanny that I said they were old.
Anyway, one Christmas when we all lived in Philadelphia, around the corner from each other, Dad and his family had a beautiful Christmas Tree, it was decorated with lots of lights, ornaments, tinsel and garland…..BUT they also had a BIG great dane dog with a long,wild, swinging tail…..and everytime the BIG dog got excited his tail would wag like a giant whip…..and if he was near the beautiful Christmas Tree, whack, bang, zip, crash….there would go the tree…Pop would put it back up and whack,bang,zip, crash – down it would go again….That Big dog, needed a short tail, can not remember if they ever cropped his tail. It was funny after Christmas, but when the tree was tumbling over ?
It is very cold here in Philadelphia today, I think the cold winds came from Memphis. I need my scarf and hat,Burrr.
Give kisses to everyone for me.
Much Love, Aunt Sue
Hi Nitalia,
We were in church last weekend when Father Pat called your name for us to pray for you. We all went home and sat around the kitchen table and said an individual pray for you to get better. Robbie and I are so happy that your surgery was a success. You are so brave. Keep on smiling that sparkling smile. We hope to see you back in Arizona soon.
Love,
Robyne, Cliff, CJ, and Robbie Boyle
Hi Nitalia and Family,
Love the website your Dad has set up. I and many people from all around the world are praying for you and your family.
You beautiful bright smile is being seen by many and I know you have won the hearts of all the nurses and doctors at St. Judes.
Lots of hugs,
Marsha
Hi Nitalia,
I hope that you get well soon. I’ve been praying for you. I hope that you have a fast recovery and that we see you back at Cocopah soon.
Nick
Hi Nitalia,
Tonight is the first night of Chanukah and we will say a special prayer for you. We are so impressed by your courage, and that your surgery went well. Tali will write again soon. Sending lots of Arizona sunshine and love to you all,
The Bornsteins
Liz, Alan, Tali & Katie
This is Tali writing. My mom forgot to tell you something important. Chanukah is a holiday about miracles, so it’s the perfect time to ask God for a healing miracle for you. I will do that when we light the candles tonight. Say hi to Aviona for me.
Lots of love,
Tali Bornstein
Hi Nitalia,
We are the Fogelman Family and we live here in Memphis. We have heard a lot about you and your wonderful family from friends of ours who live in Arizona and who are friends of your parents.
We want you to know that we are thinking of you and sending you all of our best wishes!
We talked to your dad today and told him we hope to be able to visit with you and your family real soon.
We are thinking of you.
The Fogelmans (Rick, Kim, Annie, Jack, Reece, and MacKenzie)
Hi Sweetie,
We just finished reading your website and we are glad to hear that your surgery is over and you are doing fine. Your doctor looks like a very nice man We were so happy to see your beautiful face and as always you have your precious smile. We guess you wish you were back in Arizona in the warm weather instead of this horrible cold weather we are having here. Now you know why we love to visit you in Arizona not only to we get to see you and your sisters but we get to enjoy the warm weather. Please e-mail us your address so we can send you cards and gifts. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. We love that we can go on this website to be updated and see your adorable face. We love you so, so, so, much and will call you in a few days so we can talk. Say hi to Mommy, Daddy, Avionna, and Isabella. We miss you and hope you will be better real soon!!!!!!!!
Love you lots,
Aunt Annie and Uncle Richard
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Nitalia,
I love your website. It allows me to see your beautiful pictures and read about your progress. You look great, and your smile melts my heart. It sounds like you are at a wonderful place with terrific doctors and nurses. I am so proud of your amazing strength, courage, and attitude!!! I hope that you continue to fight hard, stay positive, and keep smiling. You are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. I will be in touch. Give my love to your parents and sisters.
Love,
Colleen
XOXOXO
Good Afternoon Peach,
Just a quick note – I was telling my supervisor, Joan all about you and how amazing you are with your strength, courage and sense of humor and she told me she has set up a fund in which she donates every month to Saint Judes right out of her bank account! Wow, how amazing is that! I am going to try and figure out how to do that with my account!
Thank Goodness its afternoon Peach!! You know how I feel about Mondays! Billy and Giffy feel the same way. Anywho I’m getting ready to go to lunch! Wow, did you just hear my stomach – it scared me!!! Don’t forget how much New Jersey loves you and how we all can’t wait to be together with you and the Peachettes!! Give everyone smooches and hugs
YOU ARE SOOOOOO AMAZING MY JERSEY PEACH!!!!!!!
Love you, Love you, Love you,
Aunt Meesi, Aliza, Billy and Giffy
xoxoxoxoxoxox
PS – Miss You
Hi Nitalia! I love your website! It is so nice to be able to check on you, Aviona, Isabella, and your mom and dad with just the click of a button! My family and I are thinking of you all every day and hoping that your recovery is a quick one!! It is VERY COLD here in Scottsdale!! I took my Cocker Spaniel (Wrigley) for a walk last night and I put a navy-blue sweater on him! I thought he looked great but Mr. Scott wasn’t so sure . . . What do you think?? Do your dogs wear sweaters when it gets cold? Maybe you could work on some designs while in Memphis and then share them with all of us when you get back!
Warm wishes to you and your family!
Mrs. Scott (from Sequoya =:)
Hi Nitalia,
Whats up Nitalia! Today me and my brothers just sat around , played outside, and played games. But the only interesting part of the day was when I got in a fight with my brother Nick. but I think you know that a typical brother would fight with his brother or sister. I hope you feel better soon so you can come back to Arizona. we will all miss you!!! I will type back as soon as I can. P.S have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!!
Your Friend,
Max Fuss
Hi Nitalia-
We hope you and your family had a good weekend. It sounds like you have moved into a condo. Wow..it was all decorated for you and even had a Christmas tree!! I bet it is beautiful, just like you and your family. We are sending good thoughts and prayers your way. Keep us updated on your road to recovery. Only 3 more days and Santa will be there!!! You and your sisters must be getting very excited!!!! We will write again soon. Tell Aviona, Isabella, mom, and dad hi for us. By the way, Daniel was only able to beat Aaron in one game of bowling yesterday.
Sending lots of love and hugs your way..
Tina, Ira, Aaron, and Daniel.
Hi Nitalia:
We are all thinking so much about you and your family. We wrote a message before but I think I might be messing up here as I’m not seeing it…sorry about that…not too good on the computer. I hope this note finds you, but, no matter what, please KNOW that our family prays for you every night at dinner and that you are always on our minds. The Conti family is so strong, energetic, and loving and when you send that out into the world then all the healing will be heading right back your way. Happy almost Christmas Eve!
Love to all, The Browns
The Fogelman Family 21.12.2008 at 10:21 pm Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Hi Nitalia,
We are the Fogelman Family and we live here in Memphis. We have heard a lot about you and your wonderful family from friends of ours who live in Arizona and who are friends of your parents.
We want you to know that we are thinking of you and sending you all of our best wishes!
We talked to your dad and told him we hope to be able to visit with you and your family real soon.
We are thinking of you.
The Fogelmans (Rick, Kim, Annie, Jack, Reece, and MacKenzie)
Merry Christmas to the Conti Family!!!!! We were thinking of you so much at Blessed Sacrament yesterday… We know your day will be filled with joy and love because you will be with each other. May 2009 bring all the blessings of your heart! All our love and prayers, The Browns
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(We’ve been up since 6 so it feels like it must tomorrow already
Hello to the Conti Family and Sue’s mom,
Merry Christmas from the Moser’s, Larry, Anna, Matt and Amanda. I hope today was a good one for all of you. I prayed for all of you at mass today. I hope that God heard me. I love you all and will call and check up you tomorrow.
Anna
Dear Nitalia, Aviona, Isabella, Mr. & Mrs. Conti, This website is fabullous…I fell like I’m right there with you! What a joy to see you all and to see and hear how well you are doing! Your “Blessed Sacrament Family” has been very concerned and praying for all of you, so this site has been a wonderful gift to us. We know this has been a most difficult time but know that you are wrapped in a HUGE ribbon of love and faith and that’s a winning combination. We’re all cheering you on Nitalia and looking forward to seeing all of you very soon! Continued Blessings to each of you! XOXOXO Mrs. Pat
Dear Aviona,
Aviona heres a school update, we have just finished are first week back at school. I am trying out for the talent show tomorrow. I made it in student council. We started typing class. It is not the same without you.
Nitalia is so lucky to have sisters like you. Nitalia stay strong!I will update you on school later.
Love,
Abby Adelman
Just wanted to send a big hello from Phoenix to you all. You probably have received the pictures of all the RE kids saying prayers of thanksgiving and joy for all of you…we are anxious to have you back hone! Looks like you had a glorious time at Graceland…wish I was there…but oh Nitalia…GRITS??? You should be craving a taco about now! Loads of love to all…I think you all brought the Grace to Graceland and Memphis…don’t let them keep you! xoxo Mrs. Pat
Hi Ms. Pat,
I love hearing from you and everyone from church, I enjoy the cards the kids sent they cheer me up.
And you are right I am CRAVING a taco, that’s about the only thing Memphis doesn’t have that’s as good as Arizona. (I miss Cantina Laredo and their delicious guacamole)
Don’t worry I’m definitely coming HOME!
Love,
Nitalia
Hey pretty, I hope your doing OK. We all miss u here in NJ! but at least I’m going to c u in the summer. Were going to have a great time. I love u so much and I miss u a lot. Talk 2 u later.
Love, Marisa
PS, um… WANGS ha ha ha