Comments on: Making Andrea a Breast Cancer Survivor

By: Mandy Ong

Mandy Ong — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:00:33 +0000

I hope you and your family will stand strong together and fight the disease. I know it’s not easy because my mom just had a 9.9lbs neoperitoneal sarcoma removed last week. She too will undergo chemo sessions very soon. I wish you well and your family will be in my prayers. Do take things one day at time and enjoy every seconds of your life. Have a blessed holiday.

By: Melitsa

Melitsa — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:24:04 +0000

I don’t know how I missed this. I’m so sorry to hear your news. Wishing you strength through this difficult time.
Get well soon.

By: Marjorie

Marjorie — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:09:49 +0000

I am so sorry to hear this, if a little behind the times – you are all very much in my thoughts and prayers. XXX

By: Andromeda Jazmon

Andromeda Jazmon — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:52:46 +0000

Andrea and Mark, I am so sorry to hear this. I went through a cancer battle last winter and came out stronger so I am praying the same for you. God Bless you both. You will be missed in the podcast world!! BTW Your baby screaming background seems more fitting than ever right now.

By: Chris D.

Chris D. — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:06:11 +0000

Your entire family is in my prayers. Having faith that you will be back and stronger than ever soon. Your podcasts will be sorely missed but I’m glad you are taking the time you need to beat this cancer. Prayers for peace for you and your girls and for quick and permanent healing.

By: Saints and Spinners

Saints and Spinners — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:39:53 +0000

I think of you.

By: flo

flo — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:48:01 +0000

wow . all my beep best wishes to you .
I’ll keep sending You many many good vibes ,
deeply from my heart.
Get well soon and as powerfull as ever if not more !!

Lots of love to you Andrea, Mark and your sweethearts.

flo

By: Kerry Ramsay

Kerry Ramsay — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:50:12 +0000

You’re in our thoughts and prayers, Andrea. You can DO this!! :)

By: Dave Delaney

Dave Delaney — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:33:55 +0000

Heather and I wanted to let you know we’re thinking about you. Get well soon. All the best,

Dave & Heather

By: Aly in va

Aly in va — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:27:53 +0000

My prayers and thoughts are with you both. I am very saddened to hear the news, yet faithful that Andrea will BEAT this disease.

By: Susan Larrivee

Susan Larrivee — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:14:23 +0000

Andrea,

I found out about your site a month ago, from cousin Larry. Tonight I came to check it out. I will be praying for a complete healing for you.
A lady from my Home school Group just beat cancer. She spent this past summer in the hospital but is now back out at all our kids outings.

I pray that your hearts and minds would be filled with Peace.
My Love to you and Mark and your girls,
(cousin)Susie

By: Maureen

Maureen — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:08:46 +0000

If anyone can beat this, you guys can. Best wishes and know we’re all thinking of you.

Maureen

By: Candace Ryan

Candace Ryan — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:42:59 +0000

Andrea and Mark,

May all the positive energy you’ve both put into the universe find its way back to you now during this challenging time. May peace surround your family. Please let me know if I can help in any way.

By: Michelle Markel

Michelle Markel — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:01:02 +0000

Andrea & Mark,

As a Stage 1 BC survivor, I deeply sympathize with what you’re going through. It’s scary as hell, but you’ll make it to the other side. I highly recommend Barbara Abercrombie’s book on Writing Through The Storm.

An infinity of good wishes to you.

By: Linda Ashman

Linda Ashman — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:44:48 +0000

Andrea and Mark,

Your enthusiasm for children’s books is inspiring and contagious. I hope that all the wonderful energy you’ve sent out through your website and podcasts comes right back to you and gives you comfort and good health–and, Andrea, LOTS of power (I read that’s a favorite word). I’m thinking of you, and sending good thoughts to you both and to your girls.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:24:41 +0000

This is my first visit to your site and I think that I am going to love it! I am a teacher and a breast cancer survivor – and you will be too! Just take it a day at a time and focus on your treatment and getting well. You will get through it! I’ll be thinking of you and saying prayers for you.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:44:49 +0000

Thank you, everyone, for your continued messages of support and energy. It really means a lot to us that so many people are sending good vibes. We can feel it and it’s definitely helping.

Best wishes,
Mark

By: Shelf Elf

Shelf Elf — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:33:40 +0000

I’d just like to say that you are both remarkable people, who add so much to the kidlitosphere. I love JOMB. I will be thinking of you both, and sending amazing cancer-fighting vibes to you Andrea. We care about you, and we know you will win this fight. xo Shelf Elf

By: woody

woody — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:35:16 +0000

All I can say is that the world needs more people like you both! So sorry for your news and will miss this podcast greatly. Maybe there is a book to be written about/by the J.O.M.B. duo?

By: Children’s Literacy and Reading News Roundup – 12 October | Scrub-a-Dub-Tub, a Reading Tub Blog

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:54:17 +0000

[...] extend our best wishes to Mark Blevis and Andrea Ross, the dynamic duo of Just One More Book. In an announcement last Wednesday, Mark explained that JOMB is going on hiatus, in part, because they will be devoting all of their [...]

By: Mary Lee Hahn

Mary Lee Hahn — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:54:18 +0000

Andrea and Mark, you’re in my thoughts. I hate it that yet another family has been blindsided by this diagnosis. It’s going to be a helluva year, but the seismic shift and aftershocks that cancer and treatment bring WILL quiet down and recede. Andrea WILL be a survivor/thriver. You WILL get through all of this with grace and sanity and humor and honesty (and a few tears along the way, that’s only natural).

Sending positive positive positive thoughts.

By: Harry and Mary Ross

Harry and Mary Ross — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:58:44 +0000

Andrea & Mark, we offer you good thoughts and our prayers in beating this rotten disease. Take care and God bless your whole family.

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:24:43 +0000

Many good thoughts from me too.

And wow! Those are impressive numbers.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:07:44 +0000

Andrea & Mark, your generosity and enthusiasm here on JOMB has always amazed me. Thanks so much for what you have given to all of us! I’ll miss you online, and will be thinking of you. Please be well, Andrea!

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:06:01 +0000

Best of luck to you all. And thanks for all you’ve given to us. I’m sending healing vibes your way.

By: Deborah Sloan

Deborah Sloan — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:38:58 +0000

Andrea and Mark… you have given us so much energy and thoughtfulness in your podcasts and we’re sending it right back to you. This Sunday, I’m running the Boston Half Marathon as part of the Dana Farber Cancer Team and will be running for you and everyone else who’s deal with this beast of a disease. I’ll be running strong knowing that you are too.

By: Tarie

Tarie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:26:52 +0000

I will be praying for you, Andrea, and sending lots and lots and lots of healing thoughts your way.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again and again and again, because I mean it from the bottom of my heart: I love you guys, and I love JOMB!

By: lisainberlin

lisainberlin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:06:27 +0000

To the just one more book family: I was shocked to hear this news. I want to send you, Andrea and your family my best wishes…thankyou for this blog, I look forward to seeing it in the future because I believe you will make it through this.
Lisa

By: Denise Doyen

Denise Doyen — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:11:37 +0000

Mark & Andrea, Your lively podcasts with their energetic music, your daughters’ sweet voices and laughter, and both of your thoughtful, earnest, kind and committed takes on so many books, author/illustrators and kidlit subjects… it’s all quite a contribution to your listeners’ kidlit lives.

As you withdraw now to focus your family’s impressive energies on Andrea… Well, somehow I feel just as positive about a good outcome in that endeavor as I do every time I hit “play” for your show.

Take good care. Fondly, Denise

By: Stephaine @ Geezees

Stephaine @ Geezees — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:00:12 +0000

Sending good thoughts your way!

By: Andrew Karre

Andrew Karre — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:54:46 +0000

You’ll both be in my thoughts. Thank you so much for all you’ve done and will do for the children’s book community.

By: Richard Hanks

Richard Hanks — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:18:07 +0000

Don’t know what to say, just good luck and keep strong.

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:35:18 +0000

I am a breast cancer survivor and if there is anything I can do to help please don’t hesitate to ask. There really is a wonderful community of survivors out there and it helps to get all the information and support that you can.

Try to stay positive. You will beat this! They have come so far in fighting this terrible disease.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

By: Rasco from RIF

Rasco from RIF — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:32:06 +0000

With all best wishes to you both as you navigate this journey…you have so many with you in spirit and eager to do what we can to assist.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:29:23 +0000

By the way… I’m collecting cancer survivor stories on my blog. I’m hoping to get 31, one for each day of this month. So far I have four. If you have one, please take a few minutes to add it to the list at:

http://www.markblevis.com/survivor-cancer-share-your-story/

Thanks!

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:27:32 +0000

This community is amazing!!! We are grateful for the good vibes, thoughts and outpouring of support.

Our cancer survivor friends have all told us the same thing… lean on the people that offer help. So, once we have a better sense of what lies ahead and when the surgery and treatment are underway, we will contact the people that offered support with our requests.

Thank you all so much for the good vibes and support. It really does energize us.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:27:23 +0000

Sending good thoughts and warm wishes your way – and hoping ever so much that you kick cancer’s ass.

By: Susan Taylor Brown

Susan Taylor Brown — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:25:14 +0000

I am sending my healing survivor vibes out into the Universe on your behalf. Thank you for all that you have both done for the Kidlitosphere. Please let us know what we can do for you.

By: Anita N.

Anita N. — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:10:20 +0000

Dear Andrea, Mark, Lucy and Bayla.

I am thinking of you!

By: Fuse #8

Fuse #8 — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:04:09 +0000

Liz is right. Cancer sucks. But I have faith you will beat that nasty cancer down with a blunt object, Andrea, and you will conquer and win!

As the wife of a cancer survivor, let me know if there’s anything I can do.

By: Kim Baker

Kim Baker — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:59:37 +0000

Good thoughts and hugs to you both. We’re all pulling for you!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:12:04 +0000

My thoughts and prayers will be with both of you. May God provide total healing.

By: alicia padron

alicia padron — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:41:51 +0000

Best wishes for you Andrea.. you can do this!! Lots of love for you and Mark and the kids. You guys are amazing and have managed to touch many lives because of your love of books. I know you’ve touched mine.

Thank you for that!

xo
Alicia

By: Liz B

Liz B — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:28:39 +0000

Cancer sucks. My prayers are with you & your family.

If there is anything we can do – let us know.

By: adrienne

adrienne — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:35:57 +0000

Oh, Andrea, be well. My best healing thoughts are with you and Mark and your girls.

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:13:56 +0000

You have my prayers for Andrea and the whole family. You were so kind to me and my family in our battle with cancer, even doing a podcast for Emily and Flying Horse Farms. I’l never forget that. May blessings and strength and love hold you up and carry you through.

By: Lori Calabrese

Lori Calabrese — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:58:21 +0000

I admire everything you guys do. Just know the Kidlitosphere is here for you! My thoughts and prayers are with your family!

By: Jenny Schwartzberg

Jenny Schwartzberg — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:57:19 +0000

I’m sending lots of get-well thoughts and prayers and will keep both of you in my thoughts. Remember we are all here for you.

Love,
Jenny

By: Dawn Morris

Dawn Morris — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:49:00 +0000

My thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family. I just know that your love of reading together will help you get through this. Music can be a very powerful healing tool as well. Stay strong and get well.

By: Tricia

Tricia — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:47:01 +0000

Damn cancer. My thoughts and prayers are ascending for you all.

By: Terry Doherty

Terry Doherty — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:21:21 +0000

By the numbers: 2 of the most gracious, selfless people we know!

You’ve offered everything you have to us, and we’re going to send it right back in the form of positive energy. No, Mark, it’s not demanding at all.

Our thoughts are with you both and the girls!

By: Lita Judge

Lita Judge — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:16:32 +0000

My thoughts are with you Andrea. Get well!

By: Liliana

Liliana — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:49:43 +0000

Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts.
Thank you for reminding us that books are everything!

Best wishes from the deepest Peru (as Paddington bear says)

By: Jackie Parker

Jackie Parker — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:11:43 +0000

Good thoughts, goodwill and hopes for a speedy recovery from this corner!

By: tanita

tanita — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:08:08 +0000

Lighting a candle for you and your family. Thanks for all you’ve given to the kidlitosphere.

By: Whitney Stewart

Whitney Stewart — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:00:20 +0000

With the energy, focus, and generosity that we know you have, you will make it through this.

Looking forward to your return to health and the book news world.

Best wishes.

By: Glynis

Glynis — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:51:37 +0000

You will all be greatly missed. Blessings and peace as you journey onward. Glad you prioritized. You won’t regret it. Prayers for your whole family, and especially Andrea. (From a sister – a cancer survivor. Forge on!)

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:46:25 +0000

Love and healing thoughts to your family!

By: AZ

AZ — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:43:58 +0000

We’ll be praying for you!

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:38:44 +0000

Thank you for your kind words and shockingly fast response! We’re doing well and remain very focused on a successful outcome. We’re grateful for all of the positive vibes and we know that they’ll really help. So, at the risk of sounding demanding, please keep them coming!

Have an amazing time at Kidlitcon!