Notes to the family » Notes to Joan » Guest Book Dear Mrs. Urch, I sent a note last week but, according to your guest book, it doesn't look like you got it. It was so good to see pictures of you and the kids - the kids are all beautiful. You must be so proud. Where did Duke's blond hair go?!! I so enjoyed helping you when they were little. It was such a good experience for me. I have a lot of good memories of you and Kaki, Helen, Jean and Duke. I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Love, Susan Carroll Rice Susan Carroll Rice <gshke@hotmail.com> Matthews, NC USA — Tuesday, August 28, 2001 Joan and family, I know I haven't been around much, but I have tried to stay up to date on everything through Joan..... with her updates I felt like I haven't missed a beat. She is a dear friend of mine and I am praying for her, and for you all. I love you all very much. I am here for you if you need anything at all. Please let Joan know that I love her, and I will keep her in my prayers. Amy Hadley <amy.hadley-martin@mail.state.ky.us> Frankfort, KY USA — Tuesday, August 28, 2001 Joan, We are John Wash's parents. We have read your story and are saddened by your illness. We will pray for you. The Washs - Sam & Katie Sam & Katie Wash <mike.molina@gateway.com> Clarksburg, WV USA — Sunday, August 26, 2001 Joan: I am so glad Margo told me about this site. Whoever set it up did a beautiful job. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily and I believe in miracles too. God Bless You and may he give you the strength to fight this. Love, Suzanne Suzanne Rodgers <SRodg1468@aol.com> Frankfort, KY USA — Saturday, August 25, 2001 Hi Joan and Family, I have just returned from BC, Canada and Martine called with your horrid news. It sucks. Was it serendipity that we saw you at the Bluff! I am so glad that we reconnected and I can't tell you how sad I feel for you, kids, friends and me. The pictures of you and kids are so great, the web site so impressive - What a very fine family you have raised. I send our love and prayers. I hope that I can learn from your strength and goodness. love, Audrey and Mike Audrey Blton <didirow@optonline.net> Rowayton, CT USA — Saturday, August 25, 2001 Hello Joan, Found out today about this wonderful website when I ran into Margo. It is a wonderful idea. You have such wonderful children. I guess Helen is now know as Tanner. I got a little confused reading the notes! From your old neighbor, and of course Spinster from FHS. Louise Roach Louise Roach <LRoach1017@aol.com> Frankfort, KY USA — Friday, August 24, 2001 Dear Helen, Kak, Jean and Duke, Just wanted you to know since Helen's phone call to us, actually she was trying to reach Carolyn, your Mom and you are all in our daily thoughts and prayers. What a strong and marvelous person your Mother is and has been throughout her life. Yes, Joan definitely is a southern woman filled with strength, tenacity and faith. What more proof than her strong and resilient children who surround her with their love and care at this time. Be assured that there is a chain of love and energy formed by all the friends and family of your Mom who all wish for nothing less than a miracle. Again, thinking of you and wishing there was more we could do to help at this difficult time. All our love, Shirley and Ian Shirley and Ian Campbell <iscampb@attglobal.net> Rowayton, CT USA — Friday, August 24, 2001 Ah what a beautiful site. The picture of you, Joan in Ireland is just you. Hard to believe you are the same youthful age as when I saw you last!! Pete and I are off to the midwest and the lakes area for a month vacation. You are in our prayers daily. We believe in miracles. Will check in as soon as we return. We love you. God bless you beautiful lady. Annie Lilly <annie@blackfoot.net> Heron, MT — Thursday, August 23, 2001 Joan, I love you and thank you for your influence. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Love, LK. P.S. Thanks for letting Tanner and I live in the attic on Maxwell! Laura K. Duane Louisville, KY — Thursday, August 23, 2001 Joan, We are John Wash's sister and brother-in-law. We heard that you are in need of well wishes and prayers and wanted to send ours. Gob bless. The Molinas Anna & Michael Molina <mike.molina@gateway.com> San Diego, CA USA — Wednesday, August 22, 2001 Hi Joan and Family, Much love and thoughts! Betsy Matlock Dixon Betsy Matlock Dixon <betsy_d@hotmail.com> Fayetteville, NC USA — Wednesday, August 22, 2001 Thinking about ALL of you and wishing I could be there to give hugs all around! Each of you is so incredibly special and continues to amaze me with your strength and spirit... keep it up. Many smiles and of course lots of love, Grier Grier Booker <gbooker@email.unc.edu> Chapel Hill/Greensboro, NC — Wednesday, August 22, 2001 Just another note to let you ALL know that you are in my prayers. I pray that Jesus' healing light will fill Joan and all of you wonderful children with the peace that only He can give. Love, Eileen Eileen Kitzerow <eileenlk@adelphia.net> Palm City, FL USA — Wednesday, August 22, 2001 Dear Joan, I was so saddened to hear of your situation from Bev. H. Today I received from her the website and I was much encouraged by your courage to enjoy your family and what you have. You will certainly be in my prayers that you will be comfortable and excited about going home! My thoughts and love and memories of a great many laughs are with you. Love, Ann Ann Mudge <mudgea@bellsouth.net> Charlote, NC USA — Wednesday, August 22, 2001 All - My prayers are for you. I am so happy to see that you are making the most of this time together. - Ben Ben Askren <ben01@lexmark.com> Lexington, KY USA — Wednesday, August 22, 2001 We are at such a loss for words(imagine that, yes it's true) to express not only our love for Tanner but our fond memories of "A Night With Joan" last year at Tanner's. We knew the mother of Tanner & Duke would be one heck of a lady but our wonderful surprise was how much fun Joan is. (We shared the outdoor smoking table and enjoyed every moment) Our thoughts, love and prayers are with each of you every hour. Joan, you have such a wonderful smile, and by the way who's that hot chick on the home page? David & Donna Lopriore <dllopriore> Mason, OH USA — Tuesday, August 21, 2001 Mrs. Urch, You have enriched my life for as long as I can remember, with scavenger hunts, wonderful costumes, sage advice (which sunk in even when it didn't seem to) and teachings on love and life. I feel so lucky to have seen you more often recently, and hope to get another big hug from you real soon. You are in all my thoughts and prayers, and with this email comes loads of love, Carolyn PS I heard through the local grape vine of "a recent siting of Mrs. Urch in Rowayton, looking like a gorgeous bombshell and just like Helen!" - honestly, according to Amy Kitzerow. Carolyn Campbell <ccampbell222@hotmail.com> Washington, DC USA — Tuesday, August 21, 2001 Ms. Urch...what can I say, you are such a special person. I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family. You are the Mom of one of my dearest friends and I thank you sincerely for Tanner. I know you are all so strong - separately and together - and I know the Lord will help you through this time. I love you Joan, Tanner, Jean, Duke and Kakie. - LauraBeth LauraBeth Cox Green <rwesgreen@earthlink.net> Kennesaw, GA USA — Tuesday, August 21, 2001 I thoroughly enjoyed the time we had together last week and am thinking of you daily. Thanks so much for being such an inspiration to all of us. Much love and peace my dear Aunt Jo. Love, Rich. Richard IV <Richard4x@hotmail.com> Greensboro, NC USA — Tuesday, August 21, 2001 Hey Urchie, just a little note to say that you are loved. There were many times you made my day and I maybe made you smile one time. I know I am probably the only one you let call you Urchie Baby. You hang in there I have ordered you a miracle and it will come soon. I love you Joan Urch!!!!!!!!!! Mary Presley <mary.presley@mail.state.ky.us> FRANKFORT, KY USA — Tuesday, August 21, 2001 Sending lots of love and big hugs your way. Lisa Lisa Murray Powell <lpowell@merrellgroup.com> Raleigh, NC — Monday, August 20, 2001 Hey, Mrs. Urch, Letting everyone know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Hope everyone knows I am here for anything that is needed. Lots of love and hugs for all amy <AJSMAIL201@AOL.COM> Frankfort, KY usa — Monday, August 20, 2001 Thanks Joan, for all the love and joy you bring to everyone you meet. See you soon. Sheldon J. Sheldon Cotton <cotton@myaetherbb.com> Louisville, KY — Monday, August 20, 2001 AJ,AJ,AJ,--I missed our bedtime card last night, but hope to be able to see you just for a quick minute tonight. The memories that we have shared are oh so special to me and to my children. You are the (as the sweatshirt says) "World's Coolest Aunt". Thank you for the lessons of courage and faith. Love you AJ!! "Ellie" versailles, KY USA — Monday, August 20, 2001 Aunt Jo Sure do wish that I were there To X and O you, 'cause I care About you -- aunts like you are rare! And so, although I am not where I wish I could be, there is n'er An hour that passes without prayer For God to keep you in His care. Lindsey Jo <craw4dcrew@juno.com> Charlottesville, VA USA — Monday, August 20, 2001 Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Joan, with Kakie and the whole family. Kakie is the light of our newsroom. You have raised a wonderful, caring daughter who tends to all of us as if we are family, so we know you are in very fine, loving hands now. Live, love, laugh. Annie Blair and everyone at the Cincinnati/Kentucky Enquirer <ablair@enquirer.com> Cincinnati, OH USA — Sunday, August 19, 2001 You are all in my thoughts and prayers. So glad I got to see you on your visit. With love, Bev Bev Hennessey <bevpopehen@aol.com> Norwalk, CT USA — Sunday, August 19, 2001 Love and Prayers!! Nancy Barton Cadillac, MI — Sunday, August 19, 2001 Tanner, thinking about you and your mom often. Know that your family are in my prayers. Your Pal: Ralph Ralph Elliott <reliot@bigfoot.com> Cincinnati, OH — Sunday, August 19, 2001 Hi Joanie - thinking of you. robin robin <skinney@fewpb.com > Frankfort , KY USA — Sunday, August 19, 2001 We Love You and are praying for you! Russell,Alison,Fred Allen & Edie nicholasville, KY — Saturday, August 18, 2001 You're uppermost in our thoughts. We love you so much and are expecting a miracle. Mimi Meredith and Marc Rendish <mimirendish@aol.com> Acton, MA USA — Saturday, August 18, 2001 Hi Joanie. Sending lots of love. Me. Kendal Kelly <kendal@kellyjelly.com> Brooklyn, NY USA — Saturday, August 18, 2001 back to the top