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pamela bishop
August 26, 2007
Candace, Peter and Ben (aka astronaut in training),
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss and saddness. A child is a gift of love that stays in our hearts and souls for eternity. My deepest condolences to you - if there is anything at all I can do to help, please do not hesitate for a moment to call.
Love from my family to yours,
Pam
Christina Mandrusiak
August 26, 2007
Candace, I just found this guest book today. So many messages...so many people loved and will continue to love Elan, and love and support you, Peter and Mr. Ben. Elan will always be 'My Little Pookey"
Donna McColl
August 14, 2007
Dearest Candace, Peter and Ben; It is said that to know great love is to open yourself to great pain, but few can comprehend what you are experiencing, and will experience, as you move forward in time without Elan at your side.
I hope you can find some small comfort in the words of Kahlil Gibran:
... joy and sorrow are inseparable. . . together they come and when one sits alone with you . . . remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.
Sherry Murphy
August 11, 2007
Peter, candaince, Ben
Words cannot express how I feel about the loss of Elan I have spent so much time caring for her, she was such a sweet and beautifal little girl who loved her friends and loved to be a little princess. I will always have great memories of her. May god take you and your family at this time and keep you in his arms, for someday you will be back with your sweet little angel. I will miss her greatly.
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Kris Magnus
August 11, 2007
Candace - I was very saddened to hear of your loss of your little girl. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Jackie Wassing
August 8, 2007
Candace,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time. My heart aches for you and your family - I wish I could do something to help ease your pain and grief, but only time and the loving memories of such a beautiful daughter will heal your hearts. Know that you have friends and family who are thinking of you, and that Elan will forever live on in the many hearts and lives she touched in such a short time.
Ashley Kerr (Ben & Cory's housemate)
August 5, 2007
Dear Peter, Candace, and Ben
I'm so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. My thoughts are with you.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there,
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight
On the ripened grain.
I am the gentle Autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there.
I did not die.
My Spirit is still alive…
Lynne Mondue (Nykiforuk)
August 5, 2007
Dear Candace and Peter,
I was so shocked and saddened to read about the loss of your daughter in the StarPhoenix. My thoughts are with you, as are my deepest and most heartfelt sympathies. Please, please take care.
Benoit and Cory
August 4, 2007
Dear Candace, Peter and Ben,
As we face ourselves with this unimaginable event, we feel with dispair that we were not able to show our support to your family before this very moment. We are truly disturbed and sad. We send you our most profound love and we will be at your side on Monday when we arrive back in Edmonton. Your family is very important to us and we want you to know that what ever you need we will be there for you.
The memory of Elan will be forever in our hearts; her smile, laughter, love of chocolate bunnies and having fun in her outdoor pool with her brother. We will miss her dearly but she is with us all, every day, every second, every moment.
Until then,
Love,
August 3, 2007
Dear Candace - Just a month ago we were sharing stories about our children. Both Peter and I want to extend our thoughts and sympathies to you and your family. Hold on to the precious memories you have of Elan and the love of people around you.
Leslie Beard
August 3, 2007
I have only slipped away to the next room
I am I, and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other
That we are still
Call me by my familiar name
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used to
Put no difference in your tone
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together
Play, smile, think of me - pray for me
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was
Let it be spoken without effort
Why should I be out of mind?
Because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you for an interval,
Somewhere very near,
Just around the corner,
All is well.
Millicent Bain
August 3, 2007
Candice, Take comfort in knowing that your little angel is resting is the sweet arms of Jesus and will alway live in your heart.
Kathy Allen
August 2, 2007
Dear Peter,
My love and prayers are with you and Candace and Ben.
Vivian Ikari
August 2, 2007
Peter, Candace, Ben and family:
Our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your little angel. We'll always remember Elan and her big smile. Our prayers are with you all.
Jim, Vivian and Sophie
Li Fang
August 2, 2007
Hi,Peter and Candace:
Elan is an angel.
I am sorry for your loss,but you are not alone, I understand your feeling.Michelle is so enjoyable play with Elan,she call her name often. I wish your family all the best,smiling for future.Elan is in our heart.
Michelle's mommy
Micky Elabdi
August 2, 2007
Candace, my deepest sympathies for the loss of your little girl. Take strength in the love of your family and in happy memories of Elan.
Joan Currie
August 2, 2007
Very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Lisa DeVries
August 2, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
June Sawchuk
August 2, 2007
My sincerest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dolores and David Jeffares
August 1, 2007
We extend our sincerest and prayerful sympathy to you, Candace, Peter and Ben and to your extended family in the sudden and tragic loss of Elan. We hope our church, First Mennonite (Edmonton), will give you the support you will need during the difficult days that lie ahead.
Maria Goodnough
August 1, 2007
Though I did not met Elan personally, I came to know her big brother, Ben. I was saddened by Elan's unexpected passing. My condolences and prayers to her parents and Big brother Ben.
Sharon Exham and Don Scott
August 1, 2007
Candace and Peter, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cathy and Charlie Vermeeren
August 1, 2007
Candace, Peter and family
It is with great sadness that Charlie and I send this note to you today. While words can never address the pain you must be feeling, please know that we hold a special place in our hearts for you and hope that you will count on your many friends and families to get you through this very difficult time.
Steve Buick
August 1, 2007
Candace, I'm so sorry for your loss. You have a lot of friends here who are thinking of you; we hope you're ok and hope to see you again soon.
Lisa Barrett
August 1, 2007
Dear Candace and family,
I'm so deeply sorry to learn about Elan. She was such a sweetie. You're in your hearts, our thoughts and our prayers.
Joanne Herron
August 1, 2007
My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Elsa
August 1, 2007
Here is hoping your continued love for each other and the joyful memories you share of Elan will help fill the emptiness her passing has left if your home and hearts.
Lori (Popoff) Wacker
August 1, 2007
Dear Peter and family,
May the love of your family and friends carry you through this difficult time.
From Diane's high school friend,
Dixie Anderson
August 1, 2007
Candace, Peter, Ben and Family
We are so sorry about the death of your beautiful daughter Elan. We wish we could find words that would relieve your pain, but we cannot imagine what they are. Losing a child is one of the saddest life experiences possible, and words of true comfort are difficult to find.
Please know that we are thinking of you in your sorrow. You have our sincere condolences.
Neil & Dixie Anderson and Family
Joan Gibson
August 1, 2007
Dear Peter, Candice and Ben
and extended Family
I am deeply sorry for you loss- who can understand why this precious little girl did not have a chance to grow old. May the memories you have help ease your pain and bring smiles to your hearts. I wish there was something I could do to help - I am happy to see you are surrounded by love and caring friends -lean on them and accept their help and love for this will help you survive. My love and thoughts and prayers are with you. Joan
Franco Savoia
August 1, 2007
On behalf the Edmonton YMCA we extend to you deep felt sympathy and prayers to the entire family. Elan was a part of the Y family in our child care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support and help.
Nora Johnston
August 1, 2007
Candace and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. No words will make a difference, but know that people here at Health and Wellness are sharing your grief.
Thinking of you....
Nora Johnston
Natalie McMurtry
August 1, 2007
Candace, Peter and Ben:
I was so sorry to hear of your loss from Arlene. I am thinking of you all at this time. I am reminded to cherish each moment with my own children.
Ronna Bremer
August 1, 2007
Candace and family
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your precious little girl. Some times things happen for reasons we can't begin to understand but I hope that your beautiful memories of the time you had with Elan will ease your pain and sorrow at this very difficult time.
Sylvia Bisson
August 1, 2007
Candace, Peter, & Ben - We can't know why some things happen...but we can know that love and beautiful memories outlast the pain of grief. And we can know that there's a place inside the heart where love lives always...and where nothing beautiful can ever be forgotten. Thinking of you and praying that God's peace and the comfort of friends and family will see you through this difficult time. I share your pain! With deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of sorrow in the loss of your precious little "sweetie pie". May the arms that welcomed Elan into heaven be the same arms that hold your heart today. With my deepest sympathy. God Bless you.
MICHELLE PHOTIADES
July 31, 2007
GOD HELP YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES AT THIS TERRIBLE TIME.
MICHELLE
Rebecca and Michael Pratt
July 31, 2007
Elan ...means "the friendly one." And that she was. She was so beautiful with her red hair, her smile so cheerful and her personality so intoxicating. We will miss her and remember her with warm happy memories.
You are our friends, we will take care of you.
God Bless.
Marta Bor
July 31, 2007
No words can express the loss and our prayers are with you and your family.
Surindar Singh
July 31, 2007
Candace,
What a tragedy. She was a absolutely beautiful girl. Our heartfelt sympathies.
Pauline Nealon
July 31, 2007
Candice, big brother Ben and Peter: Elan must have been a special angel to be accepted so young by the angeles of heaven. Cherish the moments you shared and know with all your heart she is in good hands. God bless you all.
Pat Cox
July 31, 2007
Peter, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pat Cox
Kathy Telfer
July 31, 2007
Peter,Candace and Ben - my heart aches for your loss of your young one. Elan spent very special, precious time with you and it is a time to remember with love. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Irwin Huberman
July 31, 2007
Dear Candace...deepest wishes of comfort to you and your family. There is one more angel in heaven at God's side...Kol tuv (with all goodness)
Peter Malcolm
July 31, 2007
Peter, Candace, Ben and family,
Your note to colleagues in Alberta Education was beyond eloquent, despite the expression of doubt about your capacity to be eloquent at this time of profound loss. Thank you for taking the time to include us in your grief in a way that touched our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peter and Lynne
Tanya N
July 31, 2007
My heart aches for your family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Tanisha & Aaron
July 31, 2007
In these and the days ahead, pull your strength from the love and support of family and friends. The courage to face the world will return in time...
Peter and Candace, whatever we can do, we are here for you.
Carole Stevenson-Roy
July 31, 2007
Candace, Peter and Ben
I am so deeply sorry and heartbroken to hear about Elan. Your Sweetie Pie was a beautiful, joyful soul. I hope your hearts find peace.
Carole
Stella Bouchal
July 31, 2007
Dear Candace,
May God give you extra strength in this difficult moment; and that the fond memories of your sweet little girl will comfort you always.
Tamara Stenback
July 31, 2007
Elan... vis vitae, vis vitalis, soul, spirit, the force of life. A perfect name for a perfect gem. Her time with us was unbearably brief yet the memory of her sparkle will be everlasting. Keep smiling, Sweetie Pie, your footprints are forever in our hearts.
All our love,
Tamara, Randy, Soren & Ryder
Carol Mules
July 31, 2007
Candace, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God help you find the strength to get through this time of sorrow and grief.
with love and sympathy
Todd Eistetter
July 31, 2007
We pray for your family and your daughter Elan. Words can not give comfort to the loss that you are feeling and the difficult time that it is. I pray that you somehow find the strength that is needed to continue on.
Mark Dixon
July 31, 2007
Dear Candace, Peter and Ben,
I am heartbroken to hear your news. Words cannot express...
Thinking of you at this very difficult time and sending healing, supportive energy.
Mark
Anne Douglas
July 31, 2007
Dear Candace, Peter and Ben,
I thank God for the joyful, happy years you had with your little Sweetie Pie. I ache for you in this dark time of sorrow and loss. I pray that you will continue to find peace and comfort in happy memories of your little girl and the gift that she was, and always will be.
Love
Anne
Sherr Wadson
July 31, 2007
We are praying that God will give you an extra measure of strength as you release Elan into the arms of Jesus.
Irene Midgley
July 31, 2007
God Bless this little child of God. When I saw her picture, I saw an angel. May the good Lord give you all the strength to deal with your sadness.
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