Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Back At Home

     Our little Hazelnut is back at home!  On Monday we were told as soon as the news crews(!) were done with their interviews we could go home, and boy was she happy!  She is feeling extremely well and is as rambunctious as ever.  The home nurse will come over tomorrow to draw her labs and she has a clinic appointment next Tuesday to see if her body is ready for Chemo.  If it is, we begin Chemotherapy Round #5 on Wednesday.  It is so hard, as a mother, to watch my daughter's little body just recover from one round of chemo, just to turn around and knock her down again.  But in Hazel fashion, she continues to take it all in stride with a big smile on her face :)

     After Hazel's "SEND PIZZA" story hit the airwaves we have received so many well wishes, prayers and inquires about sending things to her.  First, let me say THANK YOU to all of you and I wish I could respond to each and every one of you.  If you would like to send Hazel something or write her a letter, you can send it to:

Hazel Hammersley
PO Box 1449
Simi Valley, CA 93062

     Here also is a little compilation of Hazel's reactions to watching herself on TV for the first time!  Enjoy!

31 comments:

  1. Blessings to you and your sweet family! Hazel is absolutely adorable and has such wonderful sparkle in her eyes.

    I wish her the most successful treatment, peace for the family and many years making many wonderful memories.

    Signed,
    Someone who's walked a mile in your moccasins

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  2. What an amazing person she is, not to mention just the cutest little monkey ever.

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  3. You have an amazing daughter and an amazing family. Keep your faith

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  4. Awwww so sweet I guess the pizza did do her body good!!! Thank god she is home !! Enjoy her and shower her with love!!

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  5. Awwww so sweet I guess the pizza did do her body good!!! Thank god she is home !! Enjoy her and shower her with love!!

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  6. Love, love, love this! Hazel is just full of spirit and life! Sending many prayers your way =)

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  7. I'm so glad to hear that Hazel is home! She has the sweetest little voice!
    Lots of Love,
    Lauren

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  8. She has the sweetest voice and the brightest smile, may god bless you hazel and your family.....

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  9. Hello,

    I found your blog by the ''Send Pizza'' story.. Would like to send courage to your little princes.. She is in my prayers :)

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  10. What a beautiful baby girl you have... gorgeous. My son is about her age. Lots of prayers being sent your way. Stay strong.

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  11. I found your story through Yahoo's "Send Pizza" story and spent an entire afternoon reading through each and every one of your posts. Your little Hazelnut is an absolute DOLL!! Sending many prayers and good thoughts your way! So happy to hear she is feeling well and able to be home for awhile.

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  12. I'm from brazil and knew the history " send pizza" today, at facebook. Hazel is so beautiful and her smile and hapiness are so strong as she. No cancer at all can win with a power like hazel have. I hope she gets better son. I'll prayer for her....

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  13. Tell Hazel that she is famous here in Brazil!!! A beautiful history, and I hope the best for you and your family!!! God bless you!!!

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  14. Bless your family and your little Hazel! We have an almost 2 year old ourselves and can't imagine what you and your family must be going through. Prayers for your little one!

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  15. Lauren.....you are amazing! I dont know how you hold up. I know God is carrying you as it states in footprints in the sand. Keep the faith, the positivity and love. You are all in my prayers. Remember this too shall pass, its only a season, what we go through makes the story of our lives. You have touched many hearts/homes. God will heal your precious Hazelnut

    Jo Ann Reyes

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  16. Hazel continues to amaze and inspire. We love all of you so much, hugs and kisses.

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  17. Absolutely Precious!!! What a great mom you are Lauren and how blessed you are with all your children! Hazel is a incredible and an inspiration to so many. Many blessing to all of you... xo Katie

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  18. Your beautiful Hazel is an inspiration to us all! It is amazing what a strong little girl she is. You are an incredible mother, and just as strong (she must get it from you!). Hazel's story has certainly touched my heart and I will continue to follow her journey through your blog. Your precious little girl will continue to be in my prayers. May god bless!

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  19. i've totally fallen in love with your Hazelnut! she is such an inspiration and a real fighter!

    i sent out a note in the mail for her this afternoon!

    my prayers are with Hazel, your family, friends, and all those helping to treat her at CHLA! much love!

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  20. I just found your blogspot. My daughter Ava just finished treatment for stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer. She had scans last week and has No Evidence of Disease. I wrote on caring bridge, almost every single day of Ava's treatment over the past 14 months. Here is Ava's story in hopes that it may help you in some way www.caringbridge.org/visitavacrowly. We also have a young family; Thomas (7), Jackson and Ella (5) and Ava (4). Praying for Hazel and your beautiful family!

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  21. I just found your blogspot. My daughter Ava just finished treatment for stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer. She had scans last week and has No Evidence of Disease. I wrote on caring bridge, almost every single day of Ava's treatment over the past 14 months. Here is Ava's story in hopes that it may help you in some way www.caringbridge.org/visitavacrowly. We also have a young family; Thomas (7), Jackson and Ella (5) and Ava (4). Praying for Hazel and your beautiful family!

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  22. Sooo GLAD to hear your sweet "Hazelnut" is home where she belongs! What a sweet and spirited little voice she has. Will continue to pray as she goes through her next chemo--on her way to BEATING this disease!

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  23. Good Morning from Germany,
    some days ago,Hazel´s story arrived at Germany. i have red an article about the pizza bonanza in a German magazine. A hyperlink brought me to your blog. And i have red every post of it. This took time because reading in English needs much more time than something in German. Hazel´s story was very emotional to me. She is so a pretty little girl and it makes me sad that this happen to her. I´m praying for her and I hope that God will give her strange to beat this cancer. Hazel is in my mind and I hope she is getting well soon. I hope there are not so many mistakes in the text, and if, I´m sorry for this. I hope this comment arrival to you and your family. Please give her my best regards from me. God bless you all.

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  24. I sent something to the PO Box listed, but it seems the USPS has rejected it as being an "undeliverable address." Can we please verify the address?

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  25. Hello Hazel and Family! I, of course, found your blog through the pizza story like so many others :) Your sweet girl is in my prayers, as are you all. Pediatric cancer affects the whole family, and you are all so tough and brave. I'm glad to read you are leaning on God; He will remain your strength when your own human strength is gone. You will remain in my prayers, and I'm looking forward to reading more good news!!!!

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  26. This was so sweet! I'm so glad Hazel is home and you all enjoyed a litte (BIG) pizza party! My prayers to your family.

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  27. prayers for your daughter from pakistan.. hope she gets well..I guess religions of all faiths including Muslim hindus and Christian would be praying for your little angel..lets hope any of them answers anytime soon.. :)

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  28. prayers for your daughter from pakistan.. hope she gets well..I guess religions of all faiths including Muslim hindus and Christian would be praying for your little angel..lets hope any of them answers anytime soon.. :)

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  29. Hi I'm from Perú and we have the opportunity to listen Pizza's Story and it was amazing!!! prayers for your daughter and your family from Perú...We know that God will do a miracle , she is just a cute little girl, I'm a Mother too, and just let me tell you that you are a very strong woman and have and extraordinary daughter. Kisses and hugs and prays for Hazel , We love you !!!!

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  30. Good afternoon (here the time is 3.30 pm) from Hungary!

    I got to your blog through viralnova.com and find it absolutely amazing.
    I admire your faith and strength, Lauren.
    As a matter of fact, I am volunteering for an international association which aims to cure seriously ill children with therapeutic recreation. I don't know if you know it: http://www.seriousfunnetwork.org/home
    I can't promise that I will pray for you as I am not a believer, but from this very moment I will think about Hazel every single day.
    I sincerely wish you all the best.

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