One hundred days of learning,
One hundred days of fun,
One hundred days to work and play,
Aren't I the lucky one?
~ Mrs. McNeill
Elementary schools all across the country celebrate the 100th day of school with dynamic activities and special celebrations.
Elizabeth is celebrating her own 100th day today: 100 days post-transplant, a benchmark date for allogeneic stem cell transplant recipients. Together with her clear PET scan from a few weeks ago, this day continues joyous news for Elizabeth and us all!
Elizabeth: we love you, rejoice in your accomplishments and pray for your continued health! Happy 100th day!
posted by katrina @ 12:00 AM
138 comments
138 Comments:
100 days and counting. It seems like both a small number and a big number at the same time. Have a great Christmas and then a terrific New Year! It's the best gift to hear the updates like this one from Katrina.
Last Christmas, Elizabeth put her creative talents into building a gingerbread house complete with a ski lodge and ski lift. I barely had a table big enough to hold her masterpiece.
This year, Elizabeth got even more elaborate. She is creating an ice castle. It is made out of gingerbread and sugar cubes and comes complete with turrets covered in necco wafers and blue and white HAND PAINTED stones. It even has stained glass windows individually made with melted colored candy canes.
She started this project the day after Thanksgiving. My contribution has been 3 dozen eggs, 10 lbs. of flour and I don't know how much powdered sugar and molasses. The work in process is spread from one end of my dining room table to the other and Elizabeth is not yet finished. I have no idea where we will put it on Christmas Day when everyone gathers for dinner. (I hope many of you stop by during the holidays to see it).
And so my wish for Elizabeth, is that she have a wonderful life ahead of her, where she can have hundreds and hundreds of projects that consume her time and imagination and that she gets to share her creativity with hundreds upon hundreds of people both young and old.........and makes the mess in her own house :)
Never stop dreaming and creating, Elizabeth. Congratulations on day +100
All my love, Your Mom
Look at me being the third on the list to comment. What else do I have better to do at 2:40am in the morning than to wish you a Happy Hundredth's Day!!! If I were in school and had to bring in one hundred of something, I would bring in one hundred hersheys hugs and kisses especially for you (and apparently you can use them for your gingerbread masterpiece...please take pictures!)
I love you and so happy you have reached another milestone on your road to recovery.
Let's catch up soon!
Kristin
Elizabeth - Your Grandmother Bauerlein spoke about her yearning to be a centurion and how poignant it is that she did not quite make it. You, however, did! You are now officially a Centurion. Those of us who love you, and our number is legion, will show you due honor and obsequiousness forever and ever - or thirty-seven hours, whichever comes first! Pastor
I can't believe I'm logging on at this hour of the morning and getting beat out by 4 people - but what good company to get beat out by.
Anyway, our journey to Italy was amazing in part for the renewal of friendships, but the journey that you've been on for the past 100 days is even more amazing because it was a a renewal of life.
Now that you've past this mile marker, here's to enjoying good food, good wine, and most importantly good friends(unmasked).
Love,
Georgette
"Making your own imprint on life implies that you know exactly how to express your own inimitable style". That is an understatement for you ELizabeth. Your style, your imprint both are quite extraordinary. And God is always in those details. May this 100th day bring you to acknowledge God in the details of your life and at the same time provide you with the tools to continue to make your imprint for many years to come.
God bless you with strong and continued health........Love all of us at the Maulen house!!!!
Wow, you certainly are an inspiration to many, and many of them early risers! I play soccer with Carol and Katrina and just wanted to wish you a happy 100th day.
Sincerely,
Mary Gifford-Smith
YAY! 100 days. You are awesome my friend and an inspiration to us all. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Love,
Caroline
Hello Elizabeth!!! Congratulations on 100 days. i look forward to hearing more great news from you!!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
Mimi Murphy and Family
DEAR ELIZABETH,
CONGRATS ON YOUR 100TH DAY!
LOVE,
AMY COACH JOE'S WIFE OUT OF HER PJ'S
Who Hoo and Congats to all of the Bauerlein Clan - this is a great acomplishment. Liz, we are so proud of you and know that you have many more great milestones ahead - but this one is finished!!
Wishing you the merriest of Christmas'!!
Love,
Gene, Janette, Ryan & Mark Yetter
Elizabeth-
Celebrating 100 days is an incredible milestone and I know there will be plenty more milestones ahead-You are a rock star today.
Patti (friend of Caroline)
Hi Elizabeth,
Happy 100th Day! Hugs for your accomplishment! Laina DiPietro (a friend of Caroline McDonoughs)
Wow!! 100 days already?! I wish you many, many more 100's of continued good health! Merry Christmas and a peaceful, happy and HEALTHY New Year! Love, Liz McElroy (A friend of Caroline's)
Liz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im so............... happy for you I can't wait to have more fun movie nigts withe you, Allie, Kim, Catlin, me, along with Jeff Dumham, "on a stick"
I love you with my whole heart,
Tori!!!!!
Elizabeth -
You inspire us to treat everyday as a gift. 100 days is amazing - keep smiling :)
Have a wonderful holiday with your family and friends,
Patti V & family (friends of Caroline McD)
Elizabeth,
Congratulations on your 100th day!
From Melissa (a friend of Caroline McDonoughs)
The Bauerlein family is such an inspiration! But you, Elizabeth, are the star! I am always so touched at how you all rally together for each other. Congratulations on this 100th day milestone.
Leah
Elizabeth,
Congratulations on 100 days! Our thoughts are with you. We wish you a joyous and wonderful holiday season.
Anmarie Schwartz
Caroline's neighbor
Yay Elizabeth! I'm so glad that you are doing well at your 100-day milestone. An ice castle that you've been working on since Thanksgiving? You're making the rest of us look bad. :) I haven't even finished my Christmas shopping!
I look forward to visiting you sometime in the New Year with my little girl or boy, should she or he ever arrive.
Merry Christmas and Happy 2009 to the whole Bauerlein clan!
Elizabeth,
Congratulations on this milestone! What a way to begin the holidays! Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year! Will you post a picture of the ice castle? I know I will not be the only one wishing to see it. And, being lucky enough to have experienced some of your candy/cookie creations, I am sure it will be amazing! I still think about those chocolate peanut butter ones that Julie and I fought over!!! Merry Christmas!
Maria
Elizabeth,
100 days is wonderful news.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Tracey Walsh
100 days - YES!!! Keep it going, young lady! Connie and I are looking forward to that next gondola ride!
Love ya, Glenn & Connie
It'a amazing Lizzybitty! 100 days- and getting stronger with each one! We're so blessed to have you in our lives. Congratulations!
YBS
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 100th DAY!!
WE WISH YOU A JOYFUL CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR
LOVE
MR.& MRS. FITZ
HAPPY 100TH DAY LIZZZZZZ!!!!
congrats on this big landmark day for you! you now get to enjoy the finer things in life, such as vegetables that arent cooked into oblivion!
enjoy your day, and tell kat's cells to keep doing what they're doing!!
xox♥xox♥xox, allie
Liz, happy 100! You don't look a day over 30! It's widely reported that the emperor Titus opened the Colosseum in AD 80 with 100 days of games. So Congratulations! By that logic, you are now officially able to have gladiator games and to feed people to lions! Enjoy!
Yer brudder in law,
Charlie
Dear Elizabeth,
Congratulations on your 100th day! What a terrific Christmas present. We're thinking of you and praying for you always.
Love Paul, Barbara, Amy & Michelle
P.S. to Katrina's stem cells: Keep up the good work.
I'm soooooo happy to hear the great news! Congratulations and many more healty and happy days ahead.
I know it will be a Very Merry Christmas at the Bauerlein house.
All our Love, The Karner Family
Congratulations on 100 days, what a great gift for you and your family!!!!
Joanne Sullivan ( friend of Caroline's)
Elizabeth Congratulations on your 100th day! Have a great Holiday.
Kerri Robbins (friend of Caroline)
Congrats Elizabeth...You and your family are always in our prayers.
Keep the faith!!!
Debbie Alexander (a friend of your sister Carol and Caroline's neighbor)
Elizabeth,
Congratulations on your 100th day! Its an awesome milestone and we wish you continued success! Have a warm and Wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!!From Susan Higgins ( a friend of Caroline McDonoughs)
Elizabeth, congratulations on your 100th day! From Sherri ( a friend of Caroline McDonoughs)
You made it!!!! It must seem like 1,000 days instead of 100. I wish you continued good health, girl, and a lifetime of happiness filled with gingerbread houses and ice castles. (Please post a picture of the ice castle) God bless you, Elizabeth. love, Brit
Elizabeth, Congrats on your 100th Day!!!! Awesome!!
From, Daniela (a friend of Caroline McDonough)
Congratulations on your 100th Day! Merry Christmas!
Karen (Caroline's friend)
Congratulations. May you have another 100 x 265 more. Peace, love and happiness to continue for you always.
I feel like such a slacker...ten hours into your hundreth day already (what are so many people doing up SO early... 2am, 4am ?!
What a joy it is start my day (I just got up) with such a celebratory air about it. May this be just the beginning of so many celebrations!!! Congratulations!
Mrs H (and this must be a good time for a new song to put on the blog, maybe someething about castles and dreams come true.)
Elizabeth,
Congratulations on your 100 days (not sure what that means, but mom says it's good). Mom showed us the picture of last year's gingerbread house and it looks awesome. Can't wait to see this year's, if mom lets us come over (stained glass?).
Love,
TJ (I typed this comment myself; they are just typing their names)
Katie, Aidan, and Sean McDonough
So this Christmas
And what have you done
Quite frankly, Elizabeth
What haven't you done!
Ice castles, stem cell transplant etc. etc.!!!!
You are amazing!!
Congratulations on 100 days and counting!
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you and your family!
You rock!
Love,
Mary H (Italy Forever)
Congratulations Elizabeth! Now onto the day 101 and beyond....wishing you many healthy decades, with no doctor appointments, job that you love, your own place to make an ice castle in, and everything else that your heart desires...the things so many of us take for granted. You are a blessing to so many! I love you!
Marta
I don't know you but feel as though I do from reading your blog. My children are students of "Frau Bau's and I am a retired soccer player from Caroline's team. Your 100 days are truly something to celebrate! I look forward to checking this blog and reading about 100's of other accomplishments to celebrate! Kathy
Happy 100th! Merry Christmas! Happy New Years! Happy 100th!
I will miss seeing your smile this year during the holidays!
Yea! 100 days! We are so happy for you. Have a wonderful Christmas. This is a very special one for you and all your loved ones.
Love,
Jane & Tony Nugent
Who knew being at 100 could sound so good!
M & W
Did you know there are 100 tiles in a standard Scrabble set? I went to Wikipedia to find something clever or interesting about the number "100" to include in my post, but this was the best I could come up with! No matter though, because there is nothing better about the number 100 than the fact that you, Elizabeth, have reached this celebratory milestone of 100 days.
Here's to a new year (and a lifetime) of health, happiness, laughter, and love for you and your whole family!
Happy 100th Day, Elizabeth! I hope you can do something wonderful and eat whatever tasty goodness you want! Have a wonderful Christmas and a HEALTHY 2009!!!!
Love you!
- Monica
Happy day Liz! Love you tons! See you tomorrow,
E
Happy 100th day, Liz! I think I should get credit for 22% of it.
-Drew
Hi Elizabeth, I hope this is the first of many 100 day celebrations your friends and family get to share with you. Never lose faith! God is doing amazing things. Justin (Monica's boyfriend)
Liz, congatulations on 100 days from all of the Fords in Newburgh.
Have a very Merry Christmas,
Love Charlie
Your 100th day is a Christmas gift to all of us. You have our continued love and prayers. You are indeed and inspiration Love ya! Mrs. Daul
Congratulations on this great milestone. It truly is a great Christmas present for you and for those who know you (and your wonderful family). Here's to 100 more and 100 more and 100 more - oh well you get the picture.
Nancy and Victor Eichorn
Congratulations Elizabeth! I'm so happy for you!
Happy 100th Day!!!! Many good wishes sent your way!
-Debbie Rispoli
Congratulations on your wonderful news! May you enjoy a healthy, happy and renewed holiday. Happy 100th Day!!
Warm regards, Jessica(coworker of Carol)
At 100 your becoming a real estate mogul - how cool is that! House, castles - what's next? Cities? Empires?Hope so.
Elizabeth,
Congratulations on 100 days. I'm so glad to hear you are doing so well. Hope you have a great holiday!
~Jacquelyn
100 days - at this the season of joy and wonder, you too are truly an amazing celebration! I wish you strength, joy, happiness, and healing at this the most miraculous and wonderful time of year! With Blessings and Prayers
Hi Elizabeth. I am a friend of Caroline's and just wanted to say Congratulations on 100 days! You truly are an inspiration to us all.
Happy Holidays.
Janet Kasparian
Elizabeth-
Congratulations on your 100 days!! You and you family are an inspiration for all of us!!
Have a Happy holiday!!
love,
Debbie Molfetta (a friend of Caroline and Carol's too)
Congratulations!!! I hope you'll be biting into a tastey red delicious soon ;)
Shawna
Hey Elizabeth, 100 days is awesome. I am glad you are doing well. That is the best christmas present ever. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Love ya, Christine Stack
"Elizabeth, congratulations on your 100th day! From The Mastropietro Family ( a friend of Caroline McDonoughs)
Dear Elizabeth, i am very happy for u that your feeling great!!!!!!! Love Julia Stack
Dear Elizabeth, You Rock! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Love, Jacqueline Stack
How many knee deep in snow steps, would Santa be willing to take to give Elizabeth a hug and bring her a candy cane...hundreds. The volunteer fire truck just stopped at the top of our driveway and two volunteers leaped out to direct traffic. Out hopped jolly Santa himself and he stepped many steps down our long driveway and then even more up our unshoveled walk, just to hug Elizabeth. For those of you not from our area, we had just short of a foot of snow fall last night and unlike Elizabeth, Gary and I don't have minions, so shoveling goes slowly. The smile on Elizabeths face was great. Thanks Santa.
Dear Miss. Bauerlein,
It's wonderful news that it is 100 days. I am happy for you! Love, Gabriella Stack
CAZ who is currently in San Francisco, wanted to be sure that we add her name to the congrats train. As always, she's thinking about you.
100 angels smiling down from Heaven today.Congratulations on another milestone. God bless you and your support team. Love Allison Shea
As a daughter of someone who recently had a liver transplant, I understand the importance of each day. Congratulations on this incredible milestone.
Happy Holidays,
Karen (friend of Caroline's)
Cogratulations on your 100th Day Elizabeth!
Best Wishes!
Jerilyn ( a friend of Carolines)
Elizabeth,
You're such an inspiration to us all. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family this holiday. Be Merry!
Happy 100th Day and counting....!
Paul, Kat, Jake & Nat
100 days - woo hoo! Seems like just yesterday we were sipping wine outside in Italy... I'm looking forward to seeing you next week! Love ya! ~ Jen
Congratulations Elizabeth! Many more days to come!
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Congrats on 100 days Elizabeth!! And here is to MANY MANY more!!!
Laura
Elizabeth,
Congratulations on your 100th day milestone!! We are ecstatic for you. Our prayers for you continue. God bless you. . . and have a beautiful Christmas and a HEALTHY and happy New Year.
Love, Phyllis and Eric Rieder
Congratulations Elizabeth! Merry Christmas and Happy 2009 to you and your family!
Julie and Justin (Friends of Erica)
Liz,
Congratulations on 100 - and here is to 30000 more!!
Love,
Gene Yetter
Elizabeth,
congrats on 100 days! your amazing and one day we will be on who wants to be a millionaire and yes. we will win.
Love
Liz
p.s. if you dont remember that we played it on the plane home, i dont want you to think im insane.. haha
HAPPY 100TH DAY!! HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU ALL DAY!! HOPE TO STOP BY TOMORROW IF THE WEATHER IS NOT TOO BAD TO SEE YOU AND BRING COOKIES!
LOVE MR&MRS MILLER
Elizabeth,
Congratulations on your 100th day!!! You're truly an inspiration to all of us. We wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!!!
The Madden Family (friends of Caroline McDonough's)
Congratulations on 100 days! We met when you came apple picking with Erica and Drew. I'm very happy for you!
Katie
You are an inspiration to all of us--Happy 100 days. Have a Great Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!
The Nogula Family (friend of coach Caroline)
Congradulations on 100 days!
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Samantha (friend of Caroline)
Dear Elizabeth,
Congratulations on your 100th day!! Have a Merry Christmas and I know you are looking forward to a great New Year!
Love,
JoAnn, Richard, Nicole & Katie Birgler
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Congratulations on your 100th day! Zach
Aunt Liz,
How does it feel not to drink yellow paint anymore?? Happy 100th
day! Me and Nicky are ready to decorate. Love, Matt
To Zach's Aunt Liz,
Happy 100th day!
Riley
Liz,
I'm so glad your 100th day is a special day for me as well. And like Billy Joel say 'We're keepin' the faith'.
Love,
John
Hi Elizabeth,
We wish you a very happy and healthy Christmas and New Year. Keep up the positive attitude!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you daily.
Love,
The Pfeiffer's
Yeah!!!!!! 100 great. We love you Liz. We pray for you every day.
Hey, Elizabeth, I wanted to wait until it was over the hundred so I could be the highest number.I know I usually like to be number one or two depending which number you have picked. So 1008 congrats to you.
There was never a doubt in my mind that you would get through these 100 days with flying colors. You have certainly shown those doctors what a good Lutheran girl can do. I love you and am so happy you have done so well.
Love, Nel
Congratulations on reaching the magic century mark - and in excellent shape, I might add! We'll continue to keep you in our prayers while you focus on getting better and better! Have a blessed Christmas and the happiest & healthiest New Year ever.
Love ya,
Linda and Charlie K.
Happy 100 days Elizabeth, does this mean 200 comments on day 200?
Love, Herman Paul and Gerri
Congratulations on 100 days!!
-Natasha (friend of Erica's)
Dear Elizabeth,
Happy 100th day. We wish you good health. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year field with health, love and happienes.
with love Ligas family
Congratulations on your 100th day! Wishing you a very joyous Christmas and the Happiest & Healthiest of New Years ahead!!
Love, Josephine, John, Christian & Shane
Congratulations on your 100th day.It's great to hear good news. Never lose hope!! I'll keep you in my prayers. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.Love,AnaI play soccer with Caroline
Hi Elizabeth,
Congratulations on reaching the 100th day since your transplant! Hope you have hundreds and hundreds and hundreds more, and things continue to look up.
Hang in there, you have a lot of people pulling for you and praying for you.
Patty, Terry, and Dick Gast
Congratulations on the big 100! You rock.
Okay...so i missed the actual day...but, wooo hooo!!!! Congrats on the 100 days! Hope you have a fabulous time celebrating, eating and being merry with friend and family during the holidays!
~Missee
congrats on your 100 days. we wish you good health.we love you and your family.
vinnie & linda tipa
HAPPY 100th DAY, ELIZABETH!
AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Molly
Hello Elizabeth,
Congratulations on the first 100 days (101 now). And you Katrina cells keep doing your job!!!
We love you and we keep praying for you. See you later this week.
Lots of love,
Aunt Anna & Uncle Jerry
Elizabeth,
I just found out about your illness from Julie. I have read your blog and you have a great spirit! I am so happy to hear that you are doing better! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
P.S. I miss your chicken wings!
Love,
Emily (Leone)Savastano
ELIZABETH , I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOUR SUCCESSFUL 110 DAYS, BUT I MUST TELL YOU I AM MAD AT YOUR BLOG BECAUSE I JUST TYPED 100 "HAPPY"S AND IT DIDN'T SHOW ALL, SO BOO HISS ON THAT , BUT MANY MORE WONDERFUL DAYS , WEEKS, MONTHS , YEARS FOR YOU - MERRY CHRISTMAS - KARIN
OOPS - THAT WOULD BE 101 DAYS!! K
Woohoo!! 100 days! Congratulations!!
Love,
Di
Elizabeth congratulations on your 100th day (from Laura a friend of Caroline McDonough)
YIPPIE!! 100 Days! Awesome!! I am so happy for you!! Best of luck!! Take care! Sharon Fennessy ( Caroline,s Friend)
YIPPIE!! 100 Days! Awesome!! I am so happy for you!! Best of luck!! Take care! Sharon Fennessy ( Caroline,s Friend)
YIPPIE!! 100 Days! Awesome!! I am so happy for you!! Best of luck!! Take care! Sharon Fennessy ( Caroline,s Friend)
It seems I missed the 100th day celebration, so let me say congrats on your 101 days.......you are in my prayers, have a very Merry Christmas. May this year bring you health, peace and happiness.
Carlette (friend of Caroline McDonough)
Hi Elizabeth. I went to Gburg with you and have been following your progress through Julie's Facebook posts. I want to congratulate you on your victory over cancer over the past years. You really are a hero, and I'm so happy that you're doing well. It's obvious that the girls from Alpha Xi really love you, and you're lucky to have them on your side. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers this holiday season.
Stacy Devaney
EIizabeth,
100 days ! Way to go cells! They must like the cold weather but you might want to plan a beach trip to check it out. Can't wait until 200!!!
Love from Texas
Jacque
Congrats on 100 days - well really 102 days since I'm late in posting a comment - sorry for my lateness. Best Wishes and much happiness to you and all. Happy Holidays!
Signed John Lupinacci, a friend of Caroline and yours :-)
Congratulation on Day 102!
anonymous friends.
Hey Beth:
100 days...pretty cool....
I tell all your admirers here at the TA. Feel well. Merry Christmas.
Charlie J.
Hi Liz,
Sorry I missed the official "100th day" but I didn't check my work email over the weekend. This is normally a good thing, but in this case I missed the big day. Such good news!! Congratulations!!!! I recall Garrett's 100th day and it truly is a day to celebrate. What with Christmas upon us and New Year right around the corner, this is another Christmas miracle. God Bless you, keep the faith. You are a wonderful, strong, beautiful woman!
Love, Marianne and Garrett Semenetz and family.
"Elizabeth, congratulations on your 100th day! From Jim & Judy (friends of Caroline McDonoughs)
EJ --
Congrats and a BIG hug!
Keep smilin and can't wait to see the finished gingerbread castle.
Health & blessings,
Susan, Bill, Brian & Caitlin
Happy 102!! I am sure I'll be late for your 1,000,000 th, so I'll just post on day 1,000,002. I'll mark the calendar. Best of luck, health, and happiness.
Rob Montuoro (Friend of Caroline McDonough)
Hey Liz,
Congratulations!!! 100 and counting..I was waiting for Willard Scott to celebrate along with us...
You are awsome and an inspiration to us all. To our beautiful Liz, we love you. Oh, yeah, take a picture of that gingerbread house, we all would like to see it (especially those who are in other states. Love, Aunt Millie SC
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