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| Entered By: | Tricia | Email: | breatheeasy2@charter.net | |
| January 10, 2007, 3:01 pm My name is Tricia and I never got to meet either Brandon or Natalie, but a part of Natalie will be with me forever. I am the extremely fortunate person who received Natalie's lungs through her generous gift of organ donation. I sincerely thank Barry and Briana and the rest of Natalie's family for making the decision to give the gift of life to so many. I have cystic fibrosis and had far out-lived the doctor's expectations of me. A few years ago I had become very sick and my doctors recommended I go on the transplant list. I was 27 at the time. I was on oxygen, had to stop teaching, and was quickly going downhill. I waited on the list from August of 2003 until the 18th of April when I got a call that lungs may be available. I had already had five other calls that started the same way. I had been prepped for surgery many times and even in the operating room holding area only to have surgery after surgery called off for various reasons. So when I got the call on the 18th, I figured it would be another painful day at the UW. Even going into surgery my doctor didn't know for sure if he'd be able to perform the surgery so I was put to sleep not knowing if I was going to wake up with new lungs or still have my old ones. As it turned out, I began the surgery on the 18th and finished on the 19th, one day before I turned 30. I was kept asleep for a few days so I missed my 30th birthday, but I was given the best gift I could have ever wished for. I was so blessed to have this call be the right pair for me. Donating Natalie's lungs was a completely self-less thing to do. She was able to give life or improve life for many people. I know I would not still be around today if it weren't for the lungs I received. I have just recently started exchanging information with Barry. He has been so kind as to share his family life with me along with this website. If you want any more information from me, my email is above. I also have a carepage where I write updates with my health information and post pictures as well. If you are interested in the address, please let me know. Thank you for the opportunity to say thank you and wish God's peace for Natalie and Brandon and their families. Although it can't bring your beloved daughter, sister, niece, friend back, please know that I am so grateful for the gift. Sincerely, Tricia | ||||
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| Entered By: | Lindsay | Email: | Lindsay_JO_294@yahoo.com | |
| December 24, 2006, 5:22 am I'm a little early Brandon but MERRY CHRISTMAS!! watch over britt this year. Well there's alot that sucks about this x-mas. Your gone, there's no snow and it's raining! but at least the ice fishing was good so far. Watch over all of us and I hope your happy up there. Luv ya!! | ||||
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| Entered By: | wunsch family | Email: | ||
| December 23, 2006, 9:05 pm Today is christmas eve and tomorrow is christmas and i just wanted to wish u both a merry christmas and a happy new year. And i hope that u both no that we all miss u greatly and wish that you were here!!! WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!! our prayers are always with the both of you! hope fully we will met up sometime in life with out all of this pain inside. RIP Brandon and Natalie!!! scott, patti and tara wunsch | ||||
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| Entered By: | anonymous | Email: | ||
| December 13, 2006, 1:25 pm okay, so i didn't know either natalie or brandon well at all, actually never talked to brandon..only heard good stuff about him. and natalie, the first time i talked to her, she invited me to go to a hockey game with her? i wasn't able to, but just the thought of being asked by her made me feel good..so even tho i didn't know either of them, i was verry hurt when i hurt about both...and even sort of talked to both of them i guess? many of my friends were really close with both, and i just wanted to say that everyone misses you. even the people who didn't know them very well..and still to this day, i think about how much they have changed the thoughts of many at our school. <33 | ||||
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| Entered By: | Eric, Trudy, and Brittney | Email: | egarland@charter.net | |
| December 11, 2006, 4:15 pm With Christmas approaching, we wanted to thank all of you for the tremendous amount of support that we have received from you this year. We are very touched to know that people still continue to visit this website. It lets us know that memories of Brandon and Natalie are still alive and that they are still in your thoughts. Please continue to leave your thoughts and memories in the guestbook. We really enjoy reading them, and it means alot to us. If you haven't had a chance to visit where Brandon is buried, please take a minute and stop by. His monument went up a couple of months ago. It is very beautiful. Brandon also has his own Christmas tree this year. I think Brandon would love it. Feel free to hang an ornament if you would like to. Again, Thank You for keeping Brandon and Natalie in your thoughts. | ||||
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| Entered By: | Aaron | Email: | AaRoN5156@aim.com | |
| November 25, 2006, 8:33 pm i never really knew either of them alot but i did know brandon for a short while. But the times i did get to hang out with him were fun. me, my brother, and a few of his friend would just sit out in the back of there trucks and talked and listened to country music, and every song is a reminder of brandon. | ||||
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| Entered By: | Katie M | Email: | ||
| November 18, 2006, 11:10 am Natalie, We all really miss you down here. I miss spanish class with you, i have one more quarter of it and its weird not having you in it. I miss you at Menards too..everyone does! I've started working monday nights again and its weird not being at service with you, i miss mondays with you and jamie! Even though i know service desk well now, i still look at the closing list you made, because it reminds me of you. I hope that you're doing well up there Natalie! I miss you and love you! RIP! | ||||
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| Entered By: | patti | Email: | pryakes1@charter,net | |
| November 15, 2006, 4:29 am hey natalie and wendy thinking alot about you two today as usual. I know natalie we didn't spend alot of time together sure wish we could have you are such a neat person. You had so much of your mom in your manerisms and just the way you were. I'm sure it was hard losing her i'm having a hard time without both of you. I try to see Briana as much as our schedules alllow which isn't much. What a beautiful girl she is becoming. You both would be proud. The leaves are changing and it's almost thanksgiving so take care of each other and lots of love always. | ||||
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| Entered By: | a friend | Email: | ||
| November 6, 2006, 10:41 pm Brandon: I know that we werent really friends but I can still remember seeing your face everyday with Paap and all of those guys. I will never forget the first day that I realized that I wont see your face again. You are missed by more people than you ever know. Nat: It makes me sad that just as we were beginning to be good friends you left this world. I will never forget the good times in spanish class and out 'deep conversations'. I know it sounds weird but I still sometimes think I see you around-and I feel like screaming 'Hey Natalie! Where did you go?' But then I realize that it cant be you because you are gone. You were and still are remembered as the most beautiful smile and personality in our school and your big smile will never be forgotten. I hope that you found what you were looking for and that where ever you are now you are happy. I love you so much and you will be forever missed. to young, to beautiful, to much to live for. <3 | ||||
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| Entered By: | Barry | Email: | ||
| November 6, 2006, 2:01 am Pictures of Natalie's urn are now available at the end of her photo album. | ||||
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| Entered By: | Lindsay | Email: | ||
| October 27, 2006, 5:26 am I thought things would get easier as time goes on but sometimes it feels like time has just stoppped..it feels so good but bad when people ask me about my cowboy hat or my thing with grizzly bears. I'm glad to tell people the story to make them aware and to keep your memories alive but sometimes it's hard to hold back the tears welling up and my throat closing in bcause I just want to burst into tears. plus the snow is coming down now and I'm thinking about ice fishing and wondering if I'm even going to go because last winter was the most memorable one I've ever had. I know as time goes on it'll get easier and they'll be many of days where I'm back in time to when I first heard the news. I love to hate kenney chesney's, who you'd be today, cuz I love it so for you and natalie but I hate it so cuz I wonder where life would be with both of you on this mortal earth instead of with the angels. watch over us all and guide through the good and the bad. RIP Brandon and Natalie | ||||
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| Entered By: | Barry | Email: | ||
| October 22, 2006, 8:03 am Natalie's ashes and urn have been placed at Roselawn Memorial Park, 705 Femrite Dr (the road that goes behind Menards). When you enter the building, go straight and angle right. It's the last alcove on the right, or just ask someone. I believe thier hours are 8 to 4:30 M-F, 9-3 Sat, and 9-12 on Sun, or call to make sure. Please feel free to visit. Barry | ||||
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| Entered By: | Brit | Email: | ||
| October 18, 2006, 4:05 am Nay, today is 6 months...i think about you all the time, and today on they way to school i'll be missing you was on the radio. tears came to my eyes. I miss you so much, you can't even imagine. I hope you're doing great wherever you may be because babe you deserve it more than anyone. You are greatly missed by everyone, and I can't wait to see you again someday Love always, Brit | ||||
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| Entered By: | A Friend | Email: | ||
| October 17, 2006, 1:58 pm I love you soo soo much! i thin about you every day! i hope you are doing well whereevery you are now! i love you! | ||||
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| Entered By: | sheena | Email: | ||
| October 17, 2006, 1:25 pm natalie my thoughts are with you everyday i just wish we got to know each other alot more then we did then just a hey and a smile but your smile and your kindness i will never forget. | ||||
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| Entered By: | bryna | Email: | ||
| October 15, 2006, 2:05 pm natalie i think about you everyday. when i see briana walk into school sometimes i think its you. i miss you so much and i think about you everyday. rip nay nay | ||||
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| Entered By: | Brit | Email: | ||
| October 4, 2006, 10:09 am Brandon, she's right...its almost huntin season time, and I will never forget that night you taught me how to skin, and cut up a deer!! and you tellin me how good i was doin cuz 'i have your genes' haha, im gunna miss that this year - along with eatin them sailor cherries - them were some good times. and I'm relly bummed i never got the chance to go out with you last year, but i'll find a way to go out this year for ya!!! Maybe I'll even learn how to gut a deer this year - oviously not as fast as you - but i'll try since you never got the chance to teach me. I know you'll find a way to be out there huntin' this year though and find that trophy buck!! i love you and miss you so much. oh and by the way your headstone is absolutely AMAZING...i know you would love it. **Forever in my heart and in my thoughts** | ||||
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| Entered By: | Anonymous | Email: | ||
| October 4, 2006, 3:23 am Hey Nay and Brandon! Im just sitting in class thinking about you guys getting ready write a paper. I miss both of you more and more everyday...Brandon i miss you teaching me things i thought id never be tought ((skinning deer)). Hunting season is back and I bet you anything brittney and i would be going with you if you were still here. I regret not going with you guys last year. Now i wish i would have. Your dad is coming to speak at my school next week and i have a huge feeling its going to be a very rough day. I hope you guys are in a happier place now..I love you two and miss you both a lot! | ||||
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| Entered By: | Anonymous | Email: | ||
| October 4, 2006, 3:04 am Hey Nay and Brandon! Im just sitting in school thinking of you two, getting ready to write a paper about you guys. I hope you guys are in a much happier place now...I miss you both more and more everyday. Brandon i miss coming to see you with your sister and you teaching me things i never thought i would be doing. Your dad is coming to speak at my school soon and i have a feeling its going to be a pretty rough day. I love you both so much and miss you two with all my heart. Watch over us! I love you! | ||||
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| Entered By: | Barry | Email: | ||
| September 29, 2006, 12:54 am Today Briana and I leave for the Mississippi River for duck hunting. For the past seven years, Natalie has gone with me on this annual trip, and Briana for the last three. Natalie always loved tromping through the marsh, camping at Squirrel Hollow, and hunting ducks. I'll never forget when she shot her first duck and how happy she was. Everyone in the marsh could hear her yelling "I got it! I got it!". This will be an emotional weekend for me. I hope I can focus on the good times we had together hunting on the Mississippi. I miss you Natalie, Love, Dad. | ||||
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