6-Year-Old Girl with Brain Cancer Hid Love Notes for Her Parents to Find After Her Death

Posted by Alex in Baby & Kids, Medicine on November 4, 2009 at 1:39 am

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When 6-year-old Elena Desserich was diagnosed with brain cancer, she began hiding hundreds of little love notes around the house for her parents to find after she was gone. Here’s the story:

Just before her sixth birthday, Elena Desserich (right) was diagnosed with brain cancer and given 135 days to live. She lived 255 days, passing away in 2007. After her death, Elena’s parents, Brooke and Keith, found hundreds of notes from Elena hidden around the house — in between CD cases, between bookshelves, in dresser drawers, in backpacks….

"It just felt like a little hug from her, like she was telling us she was looking over us"

Elena left hundreds of notes like these:

See more of Elena’s notes

Elena’s parents, Brooke and Keith Desserich, have now published these notes in a book called Notes Left Behind to fund a non-profit organization The Cure Starts Now dedicated to fighting pediatric brain cancer.

Link to story (book excerpt) over at Today | The Love Notes | Official Website

Ah, this broke my heart, but the story is too touching not to share. Excuse me while I, erhm, dry my eyes. Got dust in ‘em or something.

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222 comments to "6-Year-Old Girl with Brain Cancer Hid Love Notes for Her Parents to Find After Her Death"

Schorsch
November 4th, 2009 at 4:05 am e
Sorry, but obviously fake!

This means her parents never cleaned up in 255 days? Never found one single note by chance what would have spoiled Elenas hide-and-seek?

Nice and heart-warming story anyway!
ted
November 4th, 2009 at 7:23 am e
Struck me as kinda bogus. Although it is conceivable that they never once cleaned, you still would think they'd find at least one or two.
pwscott
November 4th, 2009 at 7:55 am e
Now you guys are making me a skeptic. Of course living with two kids makes me think it is some what plausible and the number of notes was exagerated.
Splint Chesthair
November 4th, 2009 at 7:58 am e
Maybe having a daughter dying of brain cancer put the "make sure the dresser drawers and CDs are dusted" priority way down on the bottom of the list. If my daughter was dying I wouldn't spend time doing any more cleaning than absolutely necessary. Dishes and laundry, tops.
Ant Dude
November 4th, 2009 at 9:24 am e
:~(
gregs
November 4th, 2009 at 9:25 am e
It could be that she sprinkled the notes around the house not long before she died.
Justin
November 4th, 2009 at 10:40 am e
I was expecting different kinds of comments here.

Real weak guys...
Henry Blackbird
November 4th, 2009 at 11:33 am e
Using a dead kid to sell a fiction book is pretty low down.
Foreigner1
November 4th, 2009 at 11:47 am e
That is the kind of "Readers Digest" story that my parents loved to read and sob on when they had a subscribtion to that some 40 years ago. I didn't know it was still in existance...
cuervokate
November 4th, 2009 at 11:55 am e
As an experienced oncology nurse of 15 years I knew as soon as I read ".......given 135 days to live....." it was a hoax. Oncologists, and doctors in general, find it very difficult to give any type of specific time frames to dying pts and for this type of specificity, an exact number of days, is impossible.

Shame on anyone who would use cancer and/or a child to profit.
Michelle
November 4th, 2009 at 12:53 pm e
Wow. This is such a heart wrenching story. It's irksome to see these negative comments. How would you know if it's fake or not. Why are people so quick to assume the worst?

And the housework thing? What the hell? How would anyone know where or when or how she hid the notes? And maybe they just don't keep house the way you do. Good thing we have all the peopel to pass judgement. I'm sure your lives could stand up to the same scrutiny?
Adminus
November 4th, 2009 at 2:02 pm e
Neat "story".
That's just what it is.. a story.
Pure BS....
From the time to die timeline to the end.... BS
Shannon
November 4th, 2009 at 2:02 pm e
People that would take the time to leave a negative comment about this posting are the sorriest type of human and it makes me embarrassed that I share the same species with them. When you loose a child it is so horrendous - there isn't even a name for what you become....but there is a name for those neigh sayers and negative posters out there......ugly waste of space.
mutterhals
November 4th, 2009 at 2:18 pm e
Wow, and I thought I was a cynical bastard!
kymm
November 4th, 2009 at 4:50 pm e
This story would have to be true. Why would anyone use their child and post her picture if it wasn't That is just asking for bad KARMA
Rich
November 4th, 2009 at 4:50 pm e
Look i think we all cant believe what we read or see now thanks to balloon boys family! What happened to reading a heart wrenching story and actually taking it to heart and believing it.. God forbid something like that ever happened to one of my kids but it would definitly help me through if they were to do something like that!
AMANDA ROBERTSON
November 4th, 2009 at 4:50 pm e
My gosh you people... Is it so hard to believe a good thing once in awhile? Have we become such critics that something that means the world to two people has become a "stunt" for publicity and book money? I might agree that there is alot of screwed up individuals out but come on people. 135 Days is an issue? Try roughly four an a half months, does that sound better to you? I agree with Shannon, this is rediculous. Even if there are some points that could be false, on the slim chance that it is real I think you people need to stop and think-- what if it was your child? What if it was your nephew or niece? What if it was someone who you loved? Would you be so skeptical then?? God bless that little child and her parents. I for one could not imagine loosing my child.
guy
November 4th, 2009 at 4:50 pm e
doctors don't pinpoint time to live. this story is twisted around. I really doubt you would tell your 6 year old she's going to die in 6 months???
smchain
November 4th, 2009 at 4:50 pm e
I can't believe what I'm reading in the comments. Whether it is true or not, what if it is and you're talking about this little girl who suffered and died at such a young age.It is not that unbelieveable that a little girl who is dying might want to leave something behind for her parents. I would think that she would leave them towards the end of her life, not when she first discovered she was sick. Have a heart people! The procedes are going to charity and research....
heather
November 4th, 2009 at 4:51 pm e
It is very sad that this little girl passed away and even sadder that her parents read these ugly comments that people write on here. Who cares if the little girl left a few notes or hundreds, they lost their little girl and the common sense thing to do if you have any heart is to feel for them.
livelaughlove
November 4th, 2009 at 4:51 pm e
i know this family and i knew elena, and this is all completely true. God bless them.
The Calm Little Center of the World
November 4th, 2009 at 4:51 pm e
Not to be judgemental, but it does strike me as being faked. Couldn't really say for sure, its not like I know the people.
sc111
November 4th, 2009 at 4:53 pm e
YOU PEOPLE ARE SICK, CYNICAL FUCKS.
faith1992
November 4th, 2009 at 4:54 pm e
why are people being so negative??? you dont know if this story is real or fake so stop being so quick to judge. sheesh people these days!!!
Ronson
November 4th, 2009 at 4:54 pm e
I have a healthy six-year-old daughter who does this exact same thing. Yeah, maybe hundreds of notes are exagerrated, but even one hidden note is very touching.
AMANDA ROBERTSON
November 4th, 2009 at 4:54 pm e
Oh yeah, and one more thing, thanks to everyone else who has responded positively to this, they are the only ones that have restored a little bit of my faith in people's kindness and good hears.
D
November 4th, 2009 at 4:54 pm e
Sorry people, but this is why the world is the way it is...because of you cynical bastards out there. We live in such a sad society anymore....and it's because of you all who wrote terrible thing. I actually pitty you all, and I hope you never have to go thru something like this!
tina
November 4th, 2009 at 4:55 pm e
Read the book before you are so quick to judge. It is the most beautiful, inspirational story. I hope her parents don't read these comments and they make billions and billions of dollars off this book.
keith s
November 4th, 2009 at 4:55 pm e
maybe they spent most of the time in the hospital and worried and could not clean up ?
Ami
November 4th, 2009 at 4:55 pm e
To all the negative nellies...I saw this story on CNN last week. I'm pretty sure they would have checked to make sure it was legit before putting it on the air. I feel sorry for all of you that are so cynical that a story like this couldn't touch your heart. I think it's an amazing story of a young girl's courage and my heart goes out to her family. Losing a child has to be the worst pain imaginable.
guy
November 4th, 2009 at 4:55 pm e
yes but who tells there 6 year old shes going to die soon in order for her to leave notes?
Carol R
November 4th, 2009 at 4:56 pm e
Nice article. Those leaving the negative notes, can you stand for God to judge you with the same yardstick? Just wondering..............
Vickie
November 4th, 2009 at 4:56 pm e
if my child was diagnosed with brain cancer and given 135 days to live, I doubt I would think about cleaning my house. My entire goal would be to spend time with my child and live each moment to its fullest. So to all of you who say that her parents didn't clean their house for 255 days, you are probably right, why on earth would they waste time doing that, when they could of lost their child any day.
Shmaem
November 4th, 2009 at 4:56 pm e
Here is the story via abc news:

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/JustOneThing/story?id=6494966&page=1&page=1
Hazey
November 4th, 2009 at 4:57 pm e
OK. maybe the book just got published then they're writing this. Not that they just found the notes and saying that. Get it?

Book is published. Then they announxe the notes.
Rob
November 4th, 2009 at 4:57 pm e
You people are disgusting. Even if you thought it was fake why would you expose yourself as having zero character on a comment board. Seriously folks. Get a life.
Disheartened
November 4th, 2009 at 4:57 pm e
God help us all. Such drama.
Nick
November 4th, 2009 at 4:58 pm e
Who knows if it's real or fake, you can't tell from this short article. So many of your comments are based on a few words. Read the book and get the WHOLE answer, don't be so quick to judge. Maybe they were finding the notes before she even died but not all of them. The world is cynical, that's how it goes. Maybe if it is a fake, it's ok...because the proceeds from the book are going to help fight pediatric cancer. Don't be so negative!
cristie
November 4th, 2009 at 4:58 pm e
omg thats is soo sad but so sweet to find the letters.
J
November 4th, 2009 at 4:58 pm e
if you actually read the article you would have noticed that the book was a non profit one used to help fund the research behind pediatric brain cancer you moron and its sad that that is what you post about instead of the actually story about parents losing a child.
amkatee
November 4th, 2009 at 4:58 pm e
Well from my own families experience we DID have a doctor tell my aunt, uncle, and 10 year old cousin that he had less than a year to live. He was diagnosed with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy. He handled it with such wisdom. The amazing thing is that 10 years later he is still here! I think this is a heartwarming story. I used to leave little love messages around the house. I think I need to get back to doing that again!
Aunt Trepee
November 4th, 2009 at 4:58 pm e
Hoenstly guys, lets have a little sympathy. We could be reading an article about a mass murderer or a rapist. Aleast the story is heart felt.
guy
November 4th, 2009 at 4:58 pm e
There is no god, religion is something slapped upon you at a young age in a way to control you and contribute your money to there "business" wake up
Justin-d
November 4th, 2009 at 4:58 pm e
This story is very emotional but as for anyone thats saying this is bull... you dont know that for sure and these kind of things happening are not impossible, Maybe this little girl knew she was going to die and she loved her parents so much that she wanted them to have a reminder of that. Even after she died. I believe it.
Robert
November 4th, 2009 at 4:59 pm e
thats the nicest thing every may god bless that famaly
Richard
November 4th, 2009 at 4:59 pm e
Raises a lot of questions "135 Days" to live, How none of the notes were found, and the like... But, BUT That is where "Artistic License" comes in - Even in Life Stories... Some of this could be true, just embelished to make the story better...
Deven Markley
November 4th, 2009 at 4:59 pm e
Even if it is fake, there is a good message behind it. And even if they did mess up on a few specifics, its a good heart warming story. There is good in the world
dcelmer
November 4th, 2009 at 4:59 pm e
#1 have to agree with cuervokate. doctors dont give exact days to live. #2 how would she put notes out just before she died if she doesnt know exactly when that will happen? #3 hidden in dresser drawers? even if you dont do regular cleaning of house, doing laundry would cause you to go into the dresser to put clothes away. remember this is a 6 year old. #4 same for the back packs. mom would go thru the back pack every day after school to see what is going on in school. that is the nature of parenting these days. sorry, but in 8 months they would have found at least some of the notes. even if she didnt put them out until the day before she died, where were they stored for the last 8 months? come on people, take the blinders off! sorry about someone losing a small child, but this is B.S. from the start. look at the facts not just the sad story.
kimmy
November 4th, 2009 at 4:59 pm e
i feel bad 4 tht family . it doesnt sound bogus
The one who prays!
November 4th, 2009 at 4:59 pm e
Seriously, whether its true or not leave negative comments off. If these people are lying their judgement day will come. We, as a society, should learn how to keep negative things to ourselves. If you don't believe the story-keep moving. Don't ruin the moment for us.
kimmy
November 4th, 2009 at 4:59 pm e
i feel bad 4 tht family . it doesnt sound bogus 2 me
jasonicus
November 4th, 2009 at 4:59 pm e
You people calling this fake, just remember Karma comes around. Have some respect for this sweet child and her family. This is heartwarming and touching. Beautiful story.
Tarysha
November 4th, 2009 at 4:59 pm e
Who really cares if it the entire story is true or not? The parents are posting about their child, who died from brain cancer. The benefits from the book they've created go to benefit children with brain cancer. Kids are the greatest gift one can receive and I cannot begin to imagine what it is like to lose one. Let each grieve in his or her own way and if you don't like it, you don't have to read about it - just leave the nice stories for those of us who like to think that there is a little bit of good out there, somewhere.
Just me
November 4th, 2009 at 4:59 pm e
I went to high school with the father. Such a sad story. For those of you who are skeptics, this is a very true story.
alice
November 4th, 2009 at 4:59 pm e
I may have believed it if I hadn't seen P.S. I Love You and I find it hard to believe a 6 yo would understand what was happening to her enough to leave "hundreds" of notes.
rae
November 4th, 2009 at 5:00 pm e
Look, somtimes you dont notice what a loved one is doing untill they are gone she may have done the whole note thing her whole life and it dident truly touch there hearts till she was gone not to say it wasnt cute while she was alive my kids do all sorts of things its like finding there toys all through the house if I payed attention were my son leaves all of his toys I am sure he will leave them in all my fovorite places that I like to relax only because thats where I am and he likes to be near me i wouldent have payed attention to that untill I read this story or unill he was no longer in my life ( I pray not )seriously think about it
guy
November 4th, 2009 at 5:00 pm e
you said it Tina, they are trying to make billions and billions
talf788
November 4th, 2009 at 5:00 pm e
I expected people to say something other thank clean house. You obviously didn't read this very well. Who seriosly dusts inbetween every single CD and book?????????? This kid was smart and this story touched me to know end. Probably because I think my daughter would do the same thing.
This story should touch everyones heart. It is so hard seeing a child die in front of you. I couldn't even imagine. People need to get a heart!!!
Brian T
November 4th, 2009 at 5:00 pm e
Once again people prove why comments are unnecessary..
Julio
November 4th, 2009 at 5:00 pm e
The fact that they are donating the money to a good cause and the fact that they do say "in between CD cases, between bookshelves, in dresser drawers, in backpacks", not sure how many people clean between this places on a daily basis, but come on people!!! Have a little heart, the story is nice and its not being put out so people can judge it.
This is what is wrong with this world, anything that is said gets judge. Not good. No wonder we are the way that we are.
SSF
November 4th, 2009 at 5:00 pm e
Wow, way to be a jerk. How would you count the time to your child's impending death? Days, months?
Maybe you don't have a 6 year old running around the house. I know the one running around my house right now is prolific in the notes and pictures he leaves scattered everywhere for us. And yes, I think it is possible that if something awful were to happen to him (heaven forbid) I would spend the months to come finding those notes and pictures. He sticks them everywhere.
As cheesy as it is, I am glad they have done something to remember their daughter, esepcially for her sister's sake. Nothing like being raised in a house where the 800 pound gorilla in the room concerns your sister's death, and how no one ever talks about it.
in the silence
November 4th, 2009 at 5:01 pm e
Did any of you ever stop to think that maybe they did find some beforehand? Maybe they just didn't talk about it and left them be til after her death? Regardless, what a sweet sentiment for a six year old to leave! Their is no greater loss than that of a child! Those of you who are critics, you're heartless!
HEATHER
November 4th, 2009 at 5:01 pm e
Here you go...all you needed to do was GOOGLE...this is the news story about this darling little girl and the parent's book in hopes to raise money for this cause...YES people are terrible!!! This is a true story about a special little girl!

http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story/Weekend-Auction-Planned-In-Memory -Of-6-Year-Old/JEEAahe4nkGirXxTcJsz1A.cspx
Nissa
November 4th, 2009 at 5:01 pm e
Totally side note from the story, but as an editor, I noticed...
"...Elena Desserich (right) was..."
The picture is to the left.
Nidan_01
November 4th, 2009 at 5:01 pm e
I agree that these are some really strange comments from people who don't know if they're cynical assumptions are correct. If they are correct, then I humbly apologize, but I could believe this is trued because I know that kids do things like this.

I'll check it out on snopes.com and submit it if it hasn't been already...
talf788
November 4th, 2009 at 5:01 pm e
I meant other than CLEAN house.....
g funk 2k
November 4th, 2009 at 5:01 pm e
All a scheme by the media. You probably read this and forget that the government put together the 9-11 attacks. "People are easier to control in groups" - Barack Obama
DL Mace
November 4th, 2009 at 5:01 pm e
If the parents were making this book for their own profit I'd say hmmmm, but it's for a non-profit organization The Cure Starts Now dedicated to fighting pediatric brain cancer. It's to help people who have a life a threatening sickness. Stop all the detective work people. let it go.
lynn
November 4th, 2009 at 5:01 pm e
we could all learn a thing or two from this little angel....
Casey
November 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm e
Days, monthes, come on, doctors do tend to give estimates when they can and that's just nitpicking.

As for doubts about them not finding them before, well I doubt she would have known her own time was coming so well as to do it in one big go just before. They never said they only found such notes after she died or that it came as a surprise to them. I have to imagine she had started hiding the notes awhile back and they started finding them before she died. That doesn't make the statement that they found hundreds of notes after she died false nor does the fact they it wasn't a total surprise reduce the comfort it must have been to her parents.

So, of course, it's been exaggarated, nothing in the media isn't spun in some way, but it's not like this is a fabrication.
Joyce
November 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm e
They are using the profits to publish a book to fund a non-profit organization, so it is not as though they will benefit personally.
Just Me
November 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm e
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/33505113/ns/today-today_books/

For all you people who think that the parents did this for money...do a little bit of research to see wtf you're talking about. These people lost their precious daughter to a horrendous disease.
NikkiClink
November 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm e
You people are ridiculous. Ms. Oncology Nurse, did you happen to do the math on the 135 days to live? That's about 4 and a half months. I love how everyone is saying "Doctors don't give timelines." uhm yes, they do. Maybe not the doctors you have been in contact with, but some do. I've lost both my parents to cancer and guess what, doctors told us the approximate timeline for both. You don't know everyone and their stories. Not everyone in this world is bad. These people have lost a child, be compassionate!
Marcus
November 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm e
I can't believe some of these comments. The proceeds of the book go on to help fund a "non-profit" organization to help fund brain cancer research for kids morons. It's not like they are going to make any kind of fortune off it. Any parent or anyone with even air in their head knows nothing can fill the void of losing your child. The people who posted these negative posts are a bunch of idiots.
jack arnett
November 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm e
I think its a great story! my grand mother recently died and did the same thing, leaving notes in very obscure places. I think it had to be tough for the parents to find the first few notes, but after awhile, it would be something to be proud and smile about.
mother39
November 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm e
Doesn't seem outrageous to me. The story doesn't say that she starting leaving notes as soon as she found out...so why do people think that these notes were sitting around for 255 days. For all we know they could have been done within the last week.
joyfulnms
November 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm e
Does anyone remember the old saying: If you can not say something nice, then don't say anything at all. Some of you people need to take it to heart.
sendingFaith_fromZoe
November 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm e
Y'all such idiots. if you want to complain, start a new location. Didn't your parents ever tell you "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all"? Seriously people, think how the family must feel,esp. after y'all think they were lying. Give them some space!!

I liked the article. Love and prayers to the family who is going through this rough time. <3
iman
November 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm e
WHAT THE F THATS SOOOOOOOO MEAN WHAT YOU SAY ABOUT THAT BEING FAKE!IT COULD BE BUT THAT IS SOOO MEAN BITCHES!
Gina
November 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm e
Some of the comments you people have left are terrible and you should be ashamed of yourselves - How sad that they lost their daughter. May God give them comfort and hope that they do not read all these nasty comments from you. May God also give you some common sense and a heart because you can all use it.
catty
November 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm e
for those who say they are selling that book with her notes in it for profit, didn't u notice that it's for a non-profit organization to help find a cure? Even if it is fake then at least they are doing it to help other people!!!
MIckie
November 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm e
My husband died of cancer on December 26, 2007. A couple of months later my son and I found a song he had begun writing in the back of the notebook where we had all the bills listed. Quite honestly, I had looked at this notebook numerous times and never found the note. Same goes for a nother note he left me. I have to agree with the guy who said you just don't do a whole lot of searching and cleaning when you are losing someone you love. And to the guy who said shame on you for using a dead girl to sell books - my understanding is the proceeds are going to a good cause. Not much different from the christmas cards designed by kids. I think it's great that they kept the notes - whether they found them before or after losing their precious daughter. Shame on you people for being so callous and not seeing the sweetness in this
greg johnson
November 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm e
it's hard to say something nice till it happens to yourlittle girl it happened to mine the out come was better though because she was able to be operated on and is doing fine after three years she also left notes to me so hats off to them
Meggy
November 4th, 2009 at 5:03 pm e
Did u guys ever think that maybe the doctors didn't know EXACTLY when she'd die, but her parents forced them to make an educated guess so they could plan for the future, and remember whether the article is fake or not, this is on YAHOO. Not all the facts are going to be perfect!!!!! ><
Kelly
November 4th, 2009 at 5:03 pm e
Who cares whether it is true or not, the money goes to an organization to help fight brain cancer. If you don't agree with making money for that then don't buy the book. Jeez
charlotte
November 4th, 2009 at 5:03 pm e
the little girl must of known she wasn't going to make it, so she just started leaving little notes everywhere, i thought it was really sweet. And for all of you negative ass people look in that black hole and i hope you find a heart or a soul or something!!!
Michelle
November 4th, 2009 at 5:03 pm e
First of all Cuerovokate, your experience as an oncology nurse really means nothing. I too have been a nurse for many years. Worked at many hospitals covering oncology. Just because where you work no Dr would say that doesnt mean somewhere else one wouldnt. Everyone should have a little courtesy for those around them. Who cares if you believe it or not, grow up! Worse case senerio if it wasnt true and least it touches the heart, at least for those who have one. Take your negativity and keep it in your own private lives there is to much of that going around as it is.
Smile
November 4th, 2009 at 5:03 pm e
This is not a story. This is real life. This 6 year old had the wherewithall to look into the future, and unlike most adults cannot and will not do.

I feel sorry for those who are disgustingly cynical what a world you live in. Shame on you for not believing in what this beautiful child left for her precious parents.
Nicki
November 4th, 2009 at 5:03 pm e
I cannot believe some of you fucking people! What if it was YOUR child who died? I'm sure you wouldn't want people saying some of the things that some of you assholes have said. Not only is that just wrong, but it's as disrespectful as it can get. Have a little respect for not only the sweet little angel who passed on, but for her family as well. Some people just should not be permitted on a fucking computer!!!!!!!
Tonja Brown
November 4th, 2009 at 5:03 pm e
This is such a sweet and touching story. I bet the parents cry constantly for the daughter they have lost and to find a love note from her is like her speaking to them from beyond the grave.
HAK
November 4th, 2009 at 5:03 pm e
http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/29/five-year-old-cancer-patient-leav es-thousands-of-notes-for-her-f/

Check out the link...TRUE story!
pau
November 4th, 2009 at 5:04 pm e
I believe that no one is here to judge! Leave that job to the Boss. May all your negativism be forgiven by GOD. Even if the story were not to be true, they are raising money for a cause that could have perhaps saved their daughter's life. Quit hating, just bacause you have a miserable life, doesnt mean that you have to spread all your negativism around the world. Haters!
Thomas
November 4th, 2009 at 5:04 pm e
Wow, i seemed to have forgotten how truly pathetic people can be. The posts about this article are outrageous, pin pointing the most trivial things, but leaving out the fact that a 6 year old little girl has passed away. Her parents have suffered a great deal, and I for one, feel for their loss. Put yourselves in their shoes and then come back and comment. How accurate the story is about the number of notes being found, or when they were found after her pasing DOES NOT over shadow the fact that their little girl is gone. GROW UP PEOPLE!
sister
November 4th, 2009 at 5:04 pm e
I think they are probably exagerating when they say they found hundreds of notes, but it is totally possible that this story is partialy true. My brother died on a car/bicycle accident at age 7 and after he was gone (and yes, my mom used to clean the house) we found in every drawer and every corner of the house something that reminded us of him. We try to put away the big stuff, but you will be surpeised of how much of a kid can left behind (small toys, paper wraps, etc.), in this case without being planned. Plaese feel compassion for this folks. Read the story and try to imagine how hard it is for a parent to lose his/her child. And yes, after the child is gone the smallest of things will remind us of them.
Aura
November 4th, 2009 at 5:04 pm e
when i read I don't feel like it was fake at all, its pretty sweet of the little gurl, if its real.
If its bs then y wood there b another family tryn to get attention off their child?
Lit Chas Caston
November 4th, 2009 at 5:04 pm e
This was the sweetest story.Bless her heart for being so thoughtful to help her parents get thru a difficult time.I would only want to be so lucky to find a note from a love one gone on.
elizabeth
November 4th, 2009 at 5:04 pm e
these parents were on the Today show last week. this does not seem like a hoax at all. I can tell you if my child was sick I doubt I would be looking in books and between CDs for anything. It is sad that she is gone, but it is a nice story. Also, they are not out to profit from this, The money is to fund cancer research.
Thoughtful
November 4th, 2009 at 5:04 pm e
Listen- I have several family members that have died from Cancer. One I lost in the past 6 months, and I have one suffering with it now. Regardless of the age of it's victim, Cancer is an awful thing and any money that is made to support efforts to cure it is commendable.
That being said, I know from the several relatives that have passed, they do not give time frames in days. They give time frames in months (such as 3-6 months or 6-12 months) if they give time frames at all.
The idea of someone saying 135 days (or 4 1/2 months as someone commented)is not probable.
However, as I mentioned, if the money is going to finding a cure or treatment for this disease that has taken so many lives, then I appreciate anything that may raise money and awareness for the cause.
GraceMadison
November 4th, 2009 at 5:04 pm e
If can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. Thanks.
Camy
November 4th, 2009 at 5:04 pm e
Even if it is fake, which I won't take the time to judge, the money is going toward something great. Just stop judging, you don't know everything.
BA
November 4th, 2009 at 5:04 pm e
This is a great story, heart wrenching and I for one have lost a loved one to a brain tumor and yes, the Dr gave him a timeline, fortunatly he lived past the time line, but only a few extra weeks, even with agressive treatments. I could only imagine the bitter sweet feeling of stumbling across these unsuspecting notes. As far as between books and CD cases, how often do you read the same books over and over and dust between them? Thats probably a good reason they didnt find them right away, not to mention, after they found one or two, they went on the search to find more.
Annnabanana
November 4th, 2009 at 5:05 pm e
I am shocked at how quick to judge half of you people are. Even if this was/is a false story, it is touching. How much lower can you get then to make harsh comment about a story like this. Instead of thinking about it as some other person's daughter think of it as your grandmother or someone who is important to you. Maybe instead of being so quick to judge you can put yourself in there shoes. anyone who commented on this negatively, you just make the rest of society look bad by your lack of concern or care. So do us all a favor and keep your comments to yourself.
aymee
November 4th, 2009 at 5:05 pm e
You ppl make me sick !!!! You are nothing but a bunch of SOBS how do you know it is fake for all you know it might be real.. as for the cleaning would you want to spend your child's last remaining days cleaning or spending it with her??? And would you want to remember those memories cleaning your house instead of spending them with her??? I know that if it was my daughter I would want to spend every waking moment with her taking care of her and holding her close!!!!
Come on ppl !!!
Gabe1719
November 4th, 2009 at 5:05 pm e
Wow, what has this world come to? Even a heartfelt story of the death of an innocent child receives negative and critical comments?
Kim
November 4th, 2009 at 5:06 pm e
It makes me really sad to read some of these comments. How have we become such a cinical and mean society. A innocent child lost her life. Is it so wrong to believe that she left these notes for her parents, I dont think so. This story warmed my heart until I read some of the awful comments. Grow a heart people.
ashlee
November 4th, 2009 at 5:06 pm e
shame on all of you for saying this is fake. i think those of you saying this do not grasp the concept of losing a loved one, and the way this story could bring tears to your eyes.having lost a mother, sister , and husband between 2004-2007, this story beats close to my heart. this little girl died, so does it really matter if the notes are fake or not?
AC Love
November 4th, 2009 at 5:06 pm e
Not sure if this is fake or not, but being a mother of a 5 year old. I can belive it. Whatever helps the parents sleep at night. Guys they lost their daughter, their baby, the love of thier lives. The Notes are cute :^)
Tiffany E
November 4th, 2009 at 5:06 pm e
Seriously! What is with some people. This is the parent way of coping with their tragic loss of there 6 yr old. Who cleans when they are busy tending to a sick child and who cleans after the loss of a close loved one? Some doctors do give exact days. They did with my grandfather. so you synical basters get a freaking life and go bash on somebody your own size!!!!!
Spokane_B
November 4th, 2009 at 5:06 pm e
If you guys took about 60 seconds to google her name you would of wrote someting totally different. The girls was treated at the Cincinnati Childrens Hospital and St Judes in Memphis. She had a tumor in her Brain stem that took her voice away and the only way she could communicate was with notes. she was given 5 month to live but held out longer what a great girl she was to give her parents something to remember her by.
Jeff Abbott
November 4th, 2009 at 5:06 pm e
Did any of you naysayers read the part about the proceeds of the book? Wouldn't this indicate they are NOT doing it for the $$.

Elena’s parents, Brooke and Keith Desserich, have now published these notes in a book called Notes Left Behind to fund a non-profit organization The Cure Starts Now dedicated to fighting pediatric brain cancer.

I like to believe there is no way in hell this would be fabricated.
Annette
November 4th, 2009 at 5:06 pm e
Children do leave things behind for loved ones to find (if they have the ability to draw and/or write). My daughter sent emails (to be sent after her surgery was complete), filled pages full of her thoughts and feelings in her many journals, wrote notes and left them for us to later find. Our friends and family found comfort in her heroic inspiration.
leli
November 4th, 2009 at 5:06 pm e
What is wrong with you people! If anything shame on you. I wonder if any of you have kids that love you enough to draw and leave "letters" for you cause I do and ironically they look very similar and they are in all sorts of strange places. I have at least two drawers full. Try and think of how sneaky kids are and what the real message is. We need a cure for CANCER not to mention statically all of you nasty's above probably know someone who has passed from cancer. Additionally you don’t give a damn about your home when you’re probably spending most of your time at the hospital, not to mention welcome to the indulgence of the media (and who cares hopefully it does add a few bucks for a cure) its people like you who make us as Americans and humans in generally look like selfish non-compassionate POS! Do you think it’s even feasible that maybe she had an adult friend help her. Even if it is fake we still need a cure and I rather be gullible and compassionate than be you.
P Iqbal
November 4th, 2009 at 5:07 pm e
Look on the good side, giving money to brain cancer which is obviously needed... no one would want to loose a child this way. or any way...we all need to love in this world and stop hating so much.....my kids leave notes all the time and they are healthy it feels good to get love from your babies when they learn to write..
Molly
November 4th, 2009 at 5:07 pm e
The fact that people are reading this story... developing a negative opinion... and then feeling the need to voice it is beyond aggravating. THE PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY. Grow a heart!!! Oh and congrats on the sheep skin. Mom must be so proud.
Eri
November 4th, 2009 at 5:07 pm e
Well.... A 6 year old hiding things like paper in a dresser and between cds. Then you have to ask how could she have done all this with out them noticing. You do have to wonder if the parents ever watched her, got dressed, and put on clothing or cleaned at all.

I mean if it is fake then these parents should be hanged.

And if not then my heart goes out to this family.

Simple as that.

R.I.P Elena
APerson
November 4th, 2009 at 5:07 pm e
You cynical blobs of crap need to look in the mirror in disgust and ask yourself if you deserve the life that has been given to you because you sure as hell don't deserve it based on your short sighted, knee-jerk, jealous statements.
kir
November 4th, 2009 at 5:07 pm e
I agree with sc111. I am always picking up after my kids drawings, maybe this mom did too, but there was more hidden everywhere that they found later. There are lots of places in my house I don't clean weekly, especially when someone is sick. I just do the dishes and laundry and cooking when I am sick or someone else needs to be babied.... you all are a bunch of clean freaks with no kids and a cold heart!
angelheart77
November 4th, 2009 at 5:07 pm e
Yes, it CAN happen! My mother who was dying of lung cancer did the same thing.After she passed away in 2002 I found notes and drawings throughout her home, in books,drawers,file cabinets, little notes, tokens of love hidden all over her home.I'll pray for you unfortunate skeptics who have never been so blessed!
charles
November 4th, 2009 at 5:07 pm e
wow there are lots of mean sprits here even if they did fake it,if i lost my little girl i would be devestated for years sounds like a couple sharing there love they had for there little girl with the world,i say thank you i dont think i could do that.
Brenda
November 4th, 2009 at 5:07 pm e
Well I do agree with the 135 days..but how do you know that this 6 year old had a very close and playful relationship with her parents..leaving little "hugs" around was for the parents not the little girl...there is no greater loss than that of a child..remember this could have been you!!!
Jane Dough
November 4th, 2009 at 5:08 pm e
I cannot believe people are so crude and closed minded!!! And to the Nurse above that said she has never heard of a physician giving a time line or exact # of days to the girls death.. You are just flat out stupid! And I hope I never encounter you for any medical reasons...

DR's give cancer patience time lines to their death more often than NOT. I know cause I have lost not 1 not 2 but 3 family members to some form of cancer! and guess what... they all had days or weeks or months to live.. and of course they all three exceeded the Dr's guesstimate...

The point is here you jackasses! This story is very much believable... so before you pick it apart and assume you know this little girl or her family and know how they take care of there house or how they took care of there daughter while she was ill!!!!! YOU DONT KNOW!

IT IS PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT MAKE ME DISGUSTED TO BREATHE THE SAME AIR AS YOU!!!! JUST HOPE THAT ONE DAY YOU DONT FALL INTO THE SAME HEARTBREAKING SITUATION!!! MAY YOUR KID LEAVE YOU NOTHING! AND MAY YOU ALWAYS REFLECT ON YOUR SORRY PATHETIC INHUMAN NATURE AND REGRET EVERY JUDGMENT YOU PASSED ON THIS FAMILY AND WHAT THEY WENT THROUGH!!!
shelby
November 4th, 2009 at 5:08 pm e
that is so sweet!!!!:)
ram
November 4th, 2009 at 5:08 pm e
Beautiful heart warming story. Watching the video and the images of the notes expresses a honest love for her family which can not be denied or duplicated. RIP angel.
An Duc
November 4th, 2009 at 5:08 pm e
Wow!! You people can be mean!!!! I don't care if the story is true or not, let's go back to the "Golden rule"! If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all!!!!!! What if something like this were to happen to you, and everyone made fun of you and called you a liar? Then how would you feel? People these days are way too quick to judge!!!!!!!!!! I don't want anyone to sit and judge me, and I don't think anyone else does either! My heart goes out to this family!!!!
RICK L
November 4th, 2009 at 5:08 pm e
Reading this story or any like it makes me think of my little Kami,that is a pain that truly makes me sick to my stomach.I honestly do not think i could go on with out her since her birth we have been blessed with her good health and the joy she brings to us dailey,hourly.so i am assuming that you people leaving these negative post are without children otherwise you wouldn't have the heart to leave them.if it is bogus then pray for them don't ridicule them because obviously they have lost thier child either way and like i said it is a pain i couldn't deal with myself yet they are dealing with it.so back off let them find peace however they can
blyndmassiah
November 4th, 2009 at 5:08 pm e
wow, i cant believe people are so negative, even if it was fake, its worth it
just the fact that we were able to feel something is an acomplishment, in a society that is quickly learning not to feel anything,
shame on us,,
lets change that trend and learn to be soft hearted,
crystal
November 4th, 2009 at 5:08 pm e
I don't think I would be too into cleaning house if my daughter was dying. I generally don't clean my CD
cases anyway. There are plenty of places she could have hid the notes where one wouldn't clean or not often at least. My boyfriend found notes from his wife around the house after she dyed and his kids always left him notes taped to the inside of cabinet doors.
MS Shawnny
November 4th, 2009 at 5:08 pm e
Wow, you would think people would be more sympathetic. I found the story touching and Im sure if I found out my daughter was dying of brain cancer, the last thing from my mind would be cleaning the bookshelf off.
Mariajustme
November 4th, 2009 at 5:08 pm e
Who cares if it was real or fake-the profits go to an organization to fight childrens brain cancer! Oh and just for the record, if anything like this happened to me, (god forbid, knock on wood, etc.)the last thing on my mind woould be to clean house! Who dusts their friggin cd's anyway?
Vince
November 4th, 2009 at 5:08 pm e
I'm going with the 15yr veteran nurse. I am sure there are a lot of inexperienced people commenting on how it was reas or fake. But a nurse for 15 years would probably know more. It would be nice if the story is real, and messed up if its fake.
Carey
November 4th, 2009 at 5:08 pm e
I'm sorry to hear about the lose of your lil girl. I have 2 myself and the notes my daughter draws, I keep in a box to look back on one day. So I know that anything that was left behind was heart warming. May God be with you and your family and to know that she is a true Angel now and she will always be with you. As far as the NEGATIVE comments ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE!!!!
RANDY
November 4th, 2009 at 5:09 pm e
I can see from the comments left that most of you heartless a holes don't have kids or don't truley love the ones you have or have never had a loved one die from cancer
HEATHER
November 4th, 2009 at 5:09 pm e
How about people taking 2 minutes to reasearch before they post STUPID...HURTFUL comments. This is a REAL...TRUE story about an AMAZING little girl in OH. Maybe we can learn something wonderful from her!!

http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/29/five-year-old-cancer-patient-leav es-thousands-of-notes-for-her-f/
MJJacobs
November 4th, 2009 at 5:09 pm e
I doubt this is fake. Even if they were trying to use this to sell a book, if you have read the story, the money from the book is going to fund a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting pediatric cancer. Shame on all of you that posted negative and hurtful comments...absolutely disgusting.
Lin
November 4th, 2009 at 5:09 pm e
No doctor would ever give an estimate in days, of life expectancy.
stephanie stidham
November 4th, 2009 at 5:09 pm e
god bless u guys dont listen to stupid ppl . i geuss they have never loss someone in thier life and that is sad to write somthing like this .im so sorry for ur loss my biggest fear is to loss one of my children . and then to try to go on. she is watching over u anddont forget that . ill pray for u and ur family .
marina
November 4th, 2009 at 5:09 pm e
I think this is a beautiful story of how much the child loved her parents and didnt want them to hurt so much leaving beautiful notes for them to find AFTER her death(for those of you that cant read the article above thats when they found them after she died)im sure that the little girl new she didnt have much time left and did it out of love!!!! its beautiful!!!!
steve greenberger
November 4th, 2009 at 5:09 pm e
absolutely unbelievable some people's disgusting ability to be so down right evil since their identity is shrowded by a username instead of a a real name. I challenge the people that posted this hatred reveal there names to this unfortunate parents. Nothing would make me happier than to see these complete morons eat their words and apologise in person!!!!

disgusting and should be ashamed of ourselves
paula
November 4th, 2009 at 5:10 pm e
some say this is bogus that they nevr cleaned but for the 255 days this little girl was fighting for her life thats all the paernts thought of maybe they did a little cleaning but there thoughts and minds were on their little girl its hard to do it even after they pass your afraid to touch anything i know i lost my 5 1/2 old daughter in 2001 and i was afraid to mess anything up leave it like she had it even i found little notes after chelsea passed just things that sat there it really tears you up inside knowing you out lived your child if something happened to yours would cleaning be on your mind be honest now its been 8 years and the pain is still there i kept her homework and everything so dont judge these parents at least they are giving the money to help find a cure
Trenton
November 4th, 2009 at 5:10 pm e
You people are smal, cold and clearly pathetic. If you bother to do a search on this girl you'll see the interview on good morning america.
hells bells
November 4th, 2009 at 5:10 pm e
you are all such A-holes. it doesnt say they just found the notes in one day!!! they were found over a period of time, so im sure they found a couple here and there (in the dresser probably right away, then the back pack or whatever).

What the F is wrong with Americans nowadays trying to bring everyones goodness down? quit being so conceited and selfish. I'm a marine, i fought for my country and love it to death, but i'm getting tired of the people that live here with no morals or respect for others.

It's a true story jerks!!!
steve greenberger
November 4th, 2009 at 5:10 pm e
absolutely unbelievable some people's disgusting ability to be so down right evil since their identity is shrowded by a username instead of a a real name. I challenge the people that posted this hatred reveal there names to these unfortunate parents. Nothing would make me happier than to see these complete morons eat their words and apologise in person!!!!

disgusting and should be ashamed of ourselves
me
November 4th, 2009 at 5:10 pm e
Get real people. If your looking for a fantasy story, go watch cinderella or something. This is such a BS story!!!
April
November 4th, 2009 at 5:10 pm e
You people make me sick! I have personally known two people who have lost thier child to brain cancer. It is a quick killer, most of the time the parents don't even know what's going on until it's to late. To think that people would question the authenticity of this story is appalling! Seriously, when you have a termilly ill child the last thing that is going through your mind is "oh geez, I think I'll go through all my backpacks and CD cases today". My guess is that these are good parents who were doing thier best to spend as much quality time with their daughter as possible making sure that her last days were full of love and happiness. Grow a heart people and have some empathy! My thoughts, prayers and love goes out to this family.
GS
November 4th, 2009 at 5:10 pm e
Why does everything always have to be negative would be nice if everyone would take the time to look for the good in things first there is always bad you don't have to look for it. it is all around you start looking at yourself first maybee you can change something bad in you for the good
steve greenberger
November 4th, 2009 at 5:10 pm e
absolutely unbelievable some people's disgusting ability to be so down right evil since their identity is shrowded by a username instead of a a real name. I challenge the people that posted this hatred reveal there names to these unfortunate parents. Nothing would make me happier than to see these complete morons eat their words and apologise in person!!!!

disgusting and should be ashamed of yourselves
Trenton
November 4th, 2009 at 5:10 pm e
You people are small, cold and clearly pathetic. If you bother to do a search on this girl you'll see the interview on good morning america.
Cristina
November 4th, 2009 at 5:10 pm e
I agree with Splint Chesthair. Your kid is dying why would you care about cleaning every nock and cranny of your house. Regardless if every aspect of this story is true or not we should have some compassion. These people lost a beautiful little girl.
Des
November 4th, 2009 at 5:10 pm e
Guy - you obviously don't have any kids! Any kid, any age has the right to know about their health. Kids are actually more accepting of the truth than most adults - they are quite resileent. Why don't you donate your time at a children's hospital and find out?????
jackie
November 4th, 2009 at 5:10 pm e
I think this story is really touching..

now, why are people being sooooo negative??? It can happen you know, why do are people always thinking the worst? Good still exsists.... maybe not in your life, but some people's have good lives.. and some people who may have lost their 6 year old daughter who are probably taking it pretty hard, they probably need a little good in their lives.

People like you guys, are crushing it. Wow, as if they haven't been hit enough by negativity...
as if they haven't had enough taken away from them...

wow. really awesome, guys, real sweet..

(100% sarcasm)
todd
November 4th, 2009 at 5:11 pm e
For those of you with neg comments shame on you ! If you have a child with cancer most of your time is at the hospital or dealing with the illness not vacuuming or doing everyday chores! It just goes to show you how clueless people are when it comes to childhood cancer ! thanks for sharing that touching story !
Mary Ann C Golden
November 4th, 2009 at 5:11 pm e
Oh but doctors do give days till death.Everyone in my family had a date.One year,30days etc etc.That is what makes me mad about doctors only God knows when you'll die.

This seems kind of hard to believe.Didnt they notice her running around the house if she was so sick??
vlizzle
November 4th, 2009 at 5:11 pm e
I cannot belive some of the pathetic, rude and heartless comments left on here. What does it matter if they were told she had 135 days to live or 79 or 102. I don't care if you think this is fake or BS, someone has lost a child to cancer. I find it hard to believe that people are focusing on the $$$$ aspect and not the love aspect. Have you ever lost someone to cancer, especially a child? I am sure her parents spent every minute of every day focusing on her and not cleaning their home. I am so disgusted with the mentality of some people - get over yourselves.
brian a fraser
November 4th, 2009 at 5:11 pm e
GOOD DAY all
yes.... even to you all not so nice people that are so very quick to judge. let me ask you a question for example.... what if you took your mom/dad/brother/sister/son/daughter/grandchild to the doctor and found out that they have a cancer and they do not have a lot of time left to live. im sure the 1st thing you will do after you get back home is say well they got cancer and who knows how long to live. well LETS START CLEANING THE HOUSE cause its kinda dirty. or WOULD YOU SAY F#&% the house im gonna spend AS MUCH TIME WITH MY LOVED ONE AS I CAN. because WE are not promised that we will all wake up tommorow and when you hear that you have a death cloud above your head im sure YOU all would forget about the clean/dirty house and maybe you just maybe even forget to eat sleep and do a lot of NORMAL things that should be done everyday.... so even if YOU dont believe it ,i pray that I and YOU ALL never have to find out what you would or wouldnt do in this same kind of situation.... remember GOD/JESUS/and/or/WHOM/ WHAT EVER you believe in will make sure to protect you me and the ones we love....i will pray for the sweet angels family and maybe you YES YOU should too.... bless me you and even them too????????
brian a fraser
November 4th, 2009 at 5:11 pm e
GOOD DAY all
yes.... even to you all not so nice people that are so very quick to judge. let me ask you a question for example.... what if you took your mom/dad/brother/sister/son/daughter/grandchild to the doctor and found out that they have a cancer and they do not have a lot of time left to live. im sure the 1st thing you will do after you get back home is say well they got cancer and who knows how long to live. well LETS START CLEANING THE HOUSE cause its kinda dirty. or WOULD YOU SAY F#&% the house im gonna spend AS MUCH TIME WITH MY LOVED ONE AS I CAN. because WE are not promised that we will all wake up tommorow and when you hear that you have a death cloud above your head im sure YOU all would forget about the clean/dirty house and maybe you just maybe even forget to eat sleep and do a lot of NORMAL things that should be done everyday.... so even if YOU dont believe it ,i pray that I and YOU ALL never have to find out what you would or wouldnt do in this same kind of situation.... remember GOD/JESUS/and/or/WHOM/ WHAT EVER you believe in will make sure to protect you me and the ones we love....i will pray for the sweet angels family and maybe you YES YOU should too.... bless me you and even them too????????
george
November 4th, 2009 at 5:12 pm e
true or not it tell of what love realy is,thank about it.peace!
Paul Moity
November 4th, 2009 at 5:12 pm e
Damn that is some moving shit......
sReed
November 4th, 2009 at 5:12 pm e
People are so cruel. Maybe she was given somewhere in the time frame of like 5 months and the person who wrote the article turned it into days. As for the notes, I believe them. How many of you have CD's sitting on your selves that you haven't listened too in a couple of years, I know I do and when I dust them I don't take them down I run the rag on the top of the stack. Same goes for backpacks, when you don't use it you don't look in it until you are going to get rid of it which could be some time later.
And no where in the story does it say they just found the notes. Chances are they started finding them right away but as the years have gone on they found enough to amount to a large number.
My daughter writes me notes all the time a lot of the time they get shoved under the couch or flutter under the fridge. Sounds to me like some of you don't have good relationships with your children or you would know about the "love" notes cause you would be getting them.
Alexis
November 4th, 2009 at 5:12 pm e
I, for one, think this is very realistic, and very heart warming. Your 6 year old died of a brain tumor. What are you going to do? Start cleaning as soon as you get back from the funeral? Some people take lots of time to mourn their loved ones death, especially if its a young child, your child, who outlived you. Hundreds of notes...it may be an exaggeration...But I know I still find small little notes and doo-dads hidden in the crannies of my house.
This is for sure, not fake, but take it as an inspiring story. Your daughter looking over you...like a small angel. It gives you hope.
Kelly
November 4th, 2009 at 5:12 pm e
I'm really surprised to see all of the mean comments! How often do you clean out your CD cases?? And like Vickie said-- Maybe they didn't feel much like cleaning!!!!!Who knows how long they were in and out of the hospital, also. Pretty skeptical of you. What makes you guys experts of this story. Have a little sympathy!!!
Renae
November 4th, 2009 at 5:12 pm e
Wow you people are sad, its a nice story and who the hell would clean their cd cases I dont ever heard of itunes...who even uses cd's anymore...you people are pathetic thinking this is fake. I like the story and I believe it I wish my mom who died left me notes. Besides if you had winter draweres there's a good chance you wouldnt use them all year roundm you mean to tell me you all go in each and every drawer every day or month? I dont and I only have one large dresser, and small chests with drawers. Your all losers and should be ashamed for knocking the story. The book is being made to help raise money for a cause not so they can go buy a corvette!!!!!
robin gulack
November 4th, 2009 at 5:12 pm e
What happened to this beautiful, brave little girl was very sad and the notes she left behind for her Mom and Dad says she has a big heart. The negative comments some people left here are reprehensible and should be erased. Her Mom and Dad I'm sure are hurting beyond words and to leave comments like this is evil. Housework would be last thing on my mind if I had a sweet daughter that did not have long to live because of something so horrible. I would be too sick to my stomach to be doing anything at all! Those who did leave such comments should think about how they would feel if they or someone dear to them was diagnosed but people like them are the reason why there's so much pain and suffering in the world. We don't need people like that period!
AWilson
November 4th, 2009 at 5:12 pm e
135 days works out to four and a half months. It's very possible that the doctor would tell them that she only had four and a half months to live. As for hiding notes in dressers and between cd's - how often do you go through every single one of your cd's? In dresser drawers - I know for a fact that I have clothes in my drawers that I don't move very often, if something was under it I'd have no clue. Be nice people I think this is a sweet and true story.
DBH
November 4th, 2009 at 5:12 pm e
Kinda story that breaks your heart when yo read or hear about,despite all the jaded, skeptical commentators.
linda
November 4th, 2009 at 5:13 pm e
I am a broken hearted mother who just buried my son. He died of a brain tumor. I spent every minute with him and did find time to clean, but I don't condemn them for not finding the notes sooner. I am sure they feel very blessed. Losing a child is nothing people should be faking.
Adel
November 4th, 2009 at 5:13 pm e
Damn, stop with the whole "It's fake" "Completely absurd" etc. etc. A life was taken away. It's hard for anyone to accept that they won't see their bestfriend, sister, mom, dad, brother, son, niece, etc. again. Leave it as it is and send your condolences to this family to ease their pain.
TWH
November 4th, 2009 at 5:13 pm e
Agreed that after "Balloon Boy", ANYTHING is possible in these hard economic times. Parents are certainly NOT above using their kids as a commodity to make a quick buck. Balloon Boy reality parents did it, the ugly dude with the eight kids, and so forth. Granted, they claim the money is going to charity, but in 2009 not all is as what it seems. I'd be willing to believe one note was left somewhere in the house, but hundreds? Really? This kid obviously had a lot of extra energy to be running around the house hiding notes. Apparently the parents weren't paying very close attention when this kid only had 100+ days to live. To post the exact number of days left to live does seem a bit like those countdown clocks that calculate to the exact day, hour, minute, and second. Did they have one of those running over the kid's bed? Quit being such a bleeding heart liberal for once in your life and accept people use their kids as profit tokens.
Jeni
November 4th, 2009 at 5:13 pm e
Wellll, the number of notes or the days to live may be exaggerated. But I believe that this little girl did do this. And I am pretty sure that any parent losing a child would not clean house from top to bottom...it would be hard to get through the basic neccesities. You bitter people make me sad. So uneccesarily mean & negative. Jeez, I hope you try to enjoy life & those around you.
Bill
November 4th, 2009 at 5:13 pm e
I lost my daughter 6 years ago from cancer and it has changed my life forever. Everytime I find anything she wrote or loved when she was alive I cherish it. It's all I have left. How dare anyone diminish such a beautiful gift from a very special child.
Homie
November 4th, 2009 at 5:13 pm e
hahhhhahahahaha these comments are funny...the ones that crack me the most are the ones from people that are butt-hurt over reading all the negativity. Thanks for the laughs guys..I needed that.
brian a fraser
November 4th, 2009 at 5:14 pm e
i love you and you and her and him and even all you rude and not so nice people....
god jesus bless US ALL.... YES I SAID ALL OF US!!!!!!!
Sarah K
November 4th, 2009 at 5:14 pm e
WOWWW.. What if this was your little girl and people were sayin it was fake or just something to get their book out?? You people are pathetic! Instead of writing these rude and unture things why dont you look up and get more of the story before claiming its fake.. HOW WOULD YOU FEEL TO FIND THIS ARTICLE ONLINE WITH ALL THESE POSTS SAYING ITS NOT TRUE WHEN IN FACT IT IS!?!? That would tear a parent to peices to read from people that their daughters death was untrue and just a publicity stunt! I know I would be devastated! and YES doctors can and will give an ESTIMATE of life expectency! you people are ridiculous... GET A LIFE!

-The notes were awesome and something I would wish to find if something this tragic happened to me!
brian a fraser
November 4th, 2009 at 5:15 pm e
PLEASE PRAY 4 THE WORLDS SICK AND HOMELESS MEN/ WOMEN/ AND CHILDERN
shellie
November 4th, 2009 at 5:15 pm e
wonderdful story made me tear lots of love to this family!!!!!!!!
cheerchick
November 4th, 2009 at 5:15 pm e
If she did leave it or if she didn't who are you to be judging her and her family? Just because you see something that is truly amazing you have to assume it's not true?
Joe Dziok
November 4th, 2009 at 5:15 pm e
While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about. God has blessed us with your beautiful daughter while she was here. We have learned much from her youthful wisdom and the pure love of her abbreviated life. God bless you all.
Jennifer M.
November 4th, 2009 at 5:16 pm e
I'm a nurse too and some Doctors do give time frames. The Dr told the parents the child had 4.5 months. People often demand these estimates. If this child was at home or a hospital bed she would have ample time to make these notes. Our six year old often hid notes too. Once she hid a Father's day note taped to a coat hanger in the coat closet before she went to visit her mom. My husband happened to find it 2 weeks later on Father's day. I suppose half of you don't believe that.
I just don't think that people who are caring enough to raise money for charity are apt to be con artists.
Jenica
November 4th, 2009 at 5:16 pm e
How sad.....a kid dieing in a young age......she's only 6 years old not even in middle school yet...That is so sad......
Rigo
November 4th, 2009 at 5:16 pm e
How can people be so ignorant? This story is very heart warming. I can't believe there are idiot people out there that only look at the glass half empty vs. half full. Stop judging what is wrong with life and start enjoying life for what it is. It is unfortunate that this family no longer has their loving child's pressence and you have dirtbag people ruining the story itself. If you don't believe in it; it is your right but don't talk unless you have facts. What is wrong with our society when all people give a crap about is trying to find lies and disproving the truth without having actual facts. GET A LIFE!!!!!
seamama
November 4th, 2009 at 5:16 pm e
I don't know, apparently those people who think the parents should have found her notes before don't have kids... I have a perfectly healthy 2 year old and let me tell you, I haven't had the time to rearrange our CD or book collection once in the last two years.

I also have to say that you tend to overlook those small things when you are busy. Every day I find a little scribble from my two year old and throw it out - these things take on a different value when the person who made them is gone.
Gladys de Ponce
November 4th, 2009 at 5:16 pm e
I hope none of you would never have the experience of loosing a child. I did and I believe them, this happen to me also, after my daughter went back to our Lord House, I started to find many notes of love.
Richard
November 4th, 2009 at 5:16 pm e
Wow

As adults we might want to take heed from what children teach us of what is really important remembering to give of ourselves and to the adults who are acting like spoiled brats well you know what you can do. My wife is an 8 year survivor and my father died of brain cancer I don't wish this pain on anyone and for a child to be so thoughtful those parents did something right
Dotti
November 4th, 2009 at 5:16 pm e
Last year I was given 5 years to live with ovarian cancer. I beat it but it came back after 7 months. After 4 treatments out of 6, the doctor told me there was nothing left to treat, now cancer free and extended my expectancy to another 5 years!!
Margaret
November 4th, 2009 at 5:17 pm e
I agree with Trenton on this. If you people would stop using negative energy/negative remarks and do some research...duuuuhhhhh...the internet is the most resourceful place to find out truth from lies. Now go read up at this link... http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/33505113/ns/today-today_books/

Also, you negative people...all of you are probably one of those that send forwards that are not at all true and don't even both checking them out and believe the lies.
Klayure
November 4th, 2009 at 5:17 pm e
Geesh... I don't think the story said that the parents never found any notes or that they didn't know their daughter was hiding notes before she died. I think you guys are making assumptions. If my little son was dying and wanted to do something nice so that we would remember him, I wouldn't spoil his efforts by exposing him, reading his notes and letting him know that I found it, etc. etc.... Such skeptics.... The facts are - little girl died, she left notes for her parents telling them that she love them. Absolutely tender.
Mark Rowell
November 4th, 2009 at 5:17 pm e
Whether or not this story is bs, in which I don't believe it is, it doesn't change the fact the this little girl died at such a young age. According to the Social Security Death Index she did exist, which states:
Name: Elena Rosemary Desserich
SSN: 273-06-9654
Last Residence:
Born: 21 Dec 2000
Died: 11 Aug 2007
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (2001-2002)
I don't think her parents would make this up..what would they gain from it. All the money is donated to the pediatric brain cancer fund anyhow.
soccerlove3m
November 4th, 2009 at 5:17 pm e
First of all, Doctors do sometimes give an estimate of how long someboby will live. They may not give the exact days (probably the writer adding a bit more drama)but they don't just say "your daughter is going to die." People ask how long. A year, 6 months, a week, etc. Second of all, this girl DIED. Do you really think she could go to school? No. So her parents probably kept her at home which means that all her stuff could have been around the house. Sure her parents must have seen some but they never saw the amount. Also, 6 year olds aren't stupid. If they are going the hospital, and getting treatment, they will realize something is wrong. This child died from an illness, let us honor both her and her family, and do our best to prevent this from happening. Let us keep our negative commments to ourselves and help others.
Rhonda
November 4th, 2009 at 5:17 pm e
I agree with the oncology nurse, as an icu nurse for 15 years, you never never give a time period for life expectancy, especially in days. But it was a nice story...just a little exagerated
Rhonda
November 4th, 2009 at 5:17 pm e
I work with a nurse who's sister knows the parents of this child, because their daughter has the same cancer and she is dying as well. This is a true story and a very sad story. I find it very sad that anyone would post such negative comments about this story. Shame on you!
Jasmine
November 4th, 2009 at 5:17 pm e
this is soooooo sad.OMG
Jay
November 4th, 2009 at 5:17 pm e
Wow, please do not invite me to any parties. You guys are so cynical it's sad. If you read a few more articles and go to the website, you will see that some of this may be due to the writer, some due to publicity. At the end of the string, there is still a family who lost a little girl who loved her parents enough to leave them a bunch of notes that showed them how she felt. There, better now?

Go out and kick a puppy!
DeeDee
November 4th, 2009 at 5:17 pm e
to the people who think this is fake

dont any of you have kids?

a six year old would have plenty of time to do those letters in a few days. she didnt have work, she couldnt hang out with friends at the mall, etc. she was a child doing what children do and thats color and stuff. when i was a kid i used to write letters and hide em in places for my mom to find when shes sad or upset. it would make her smile when she found them.

another thing, if your child died, what would u do with their stuff? you go through them. also dont act like when u clean, the whole entire house has to be spot less. i dont clean behind the bookself or the dresser.

god bless the family.
Reezanne Elpel
November 4th, 2009 at 5:17 pm e
I have a niece that died of canser at 4 years old. She had neuroblastoma. I think those notes she left around the house were priceless. It gives you a little look into a child blameless heart. It should be a lesson to us adults. If we try a little notes hiding while we are healthy to our spouse or children and let them know how much they are loved. It is a way to give a little of ourseleves toour loves ones.
I pray that family enjoys each note. for those haters out there, i feel sorry for you. you find the bad in evertything. It is not about cleaning or what ever you other readerss wrote. IT is abouta child who dispite her cancer still saw joy. Maybe adults can learn something . Dispite your hardships, you should still find some joy. Life is very short.
Heather
November 4th, 2009 at 5:17 pm e
published these notes in a book called Notes Left Behind to fund a non-profit organization that says non profit so i dont believe the parents is doing this for money this is a heart warming story and like many others said i would of spent my time with my child not worrying about the house to much
Bonaloulou
November 4th, 2009 at 5:18 pm e
I did not see anywhere in the story that said the parents DIDN'T find notes before she died!
JimC
November 4th, 2009 at 5:18 pm e
Well, I have kids. I have also lost a child. Whether this story is made up as some of you suggest or true, as I will believe, it certainly is touching just thinking about it.
Elvis
November 4th, 2009 at 5:18 pm e
To everyone, real story or not, it warms the heart. In these troubled times, its nice to have a feel good story about the kindness of children. They havent learned to be sad, just live every day playing and giving love. As far as the book goes, they did say that the $ went to fighting pediatric brain cancer. I'll buy it just to help this cause. Peace!
hope for the world
November 4th, 2009 at 5:18 pm e
I have to say that maybe a close family friend helped her do the coloring, and decided to hide the pieces for her! I think it is HORRIBLE that everyone responding in a less than honorable way to this story should look at their life, and their family, and think about the situation as it could pertain to his or her life. When my mother passed away from cancer, we were going through her things, and she left myself and each of my siblings a letter! And whether she hid them or not regardless of when, it meant alot to all of us to feel her presence and hear her voice in our heads while reading them! I am sure these parents are just letting her spirit live in them, and wanted to share with the world so we can know that there are ways to make our loved ones be able to cope just a little better everyday! And if nothing more comes from this story, maybe another family could do this for themselves. If you are truly skeptical....STOP READING ABOUT GOOD THINGS THAT HAPPEN TO PEOPLE!!!!! Obviously you have the perfect life! So you have nothing better to do with your time but ridicule and judge every good thing that happens in the news!!
sc112
November 4th, 2009 at 5:18 pm e
Agree with sc111.
You people are sad.
Whether the story is true or not.
YG
November 4th, 2009 at 5:18 pm e
I was expecting something good on the comments, instead a lot of skeptical people. I have a feeling that after the balloon boy incident there will be skeptical people in just about every article.

If you're kid was dying you would want to spent most of your time with him/her and you wouldn't really care about anything else besides her. You people need to understand that she was more important than the house being cleaned.
Peggy
November 4th, 2009 at 5:18 pm e
Really, you cynics! You should be ashamed. A little fact checking and you'd find that the story is true. While little Elena was going through treatment, a story was written in the paper about her which her mother said they had "pads of paper for notes" all around the house so that Elena could communicate. SEe:
http://www.wcpo.com/mostpopular/story/Saving-Elena-Desserich/2fJQhFJn2 kG-T5y8IX2wEg.cspx

As far as "135 days"--I am sure that "Four to Five months" could be what the doctor said. If you look at this story, it was written to say she actually lived for "255 days" hence the comparison.

My heart goes out to this family..
Nat
November 4th, 2009 at 5:18 pm e
What an inspirational story. What an amazing girl.
motherof2
November 4th, 2009 at 5:18 pm e
If you check out the National Childhood Cancer Foundation, you will find this same story. I really feel sorry for those that feel that they need to post such negative comments on here. I hope that the family does not read them. Being a mother that has lost a son I know that I would be sick to read some of these comments. Not every story that you read is tied to a person trying to make a dollar on someones misfortune. If you don't believe the story then fine, but that doesn't mean that you have to post such horrible things about people. These are people that you don't even know. Walk a mile in there shoes then you can sit in judgment.
Ellyn
November 4th, 2009 at 5:18 pm e
I lost my daughter in 1976 at the age of 8. She had leukemia. You don't have to tell your child shes going to die - kids at school will do that for you. Kids can be so cruel. She was always in the room as the doctors would talk to us. Kids are not dumb - they know more than you think. My heart goes out to this family.
Clay girl
November 4th, 2009 at 5:19 pm e
Guess what skeptics? I knew a little boy just like this little girl. he too died. His tumor is the only one that has been kept alive at Stanford so they can experiment with cures. Look it up on the Stanford hospital files. His name is Dylan. Dylan was just as thoughtful as this little girl was. It's a shame to doubt what wonderful, thoughtful, love-filled people kids are. You world is certainly darker for it.
RIP Elena
November 4th, 2009 at 5:19 pm e
All I can say to the negative posters is... Shame on you!! Whether or not you believe the story, or choose to believe it, you don't have to leave comments like the one you did. No one is twisting your arm to buy the book and donate to charity.. don't believe the story if you don't want, who cares... but for those who have a heart and want to belive don't need to read those types of comments. Let the family grieve the way they need to. I know if one of my children were diagnosed with a terminal illness and I found notes around the house... either before or after their death, I would cherish them forever, and I find it commendable the parents are willing to share their grief for a good cause... research on pediatric cancer! I don't consider what they're doing is using the death of a child to get fame and fortune... I see it as their way of helping to prevent another family from having to go through this type of loss.
imee
November 4th, 2009 at 5:20 pm e
fake or not, all I can say is even a 6 years old can do extra ordinary things. and by the way those letters were hidden at places we normally don't clean daily or weekly basis.
love life
November 4th, 2009 at 5:20 pm e
This story can't be a lie. My friend just died of cancer and her parents spent so much time in the hospital that they did not clean the house at all. Some of her friends went over to the house and helped them clean so that they could focuse on their sick child. As to the notes they are very tuching and i wish i had notes from my friend stile.
Stephanie
November 4th, 2009 at 5:20 pm e
Aw! She is such a sweetie! So cute! She left those notes for her parents... such a sweetie!
Osh
November 4th, 2009 at 5:21 pm e
This is so cute!! I'm sorry about Elena, she seems like a sweet girl! Just ignore all the other rude comments and you are lucky to have a little girl like that!
April
November 4th, 2009 at 5:21 pm e
Ok stop saying they didn't clean their house you idiots unless it says the day she put them out then maybe but she probably built them up and hid them in her room. then put them out later!!
rus
November 4th, 2009 at 5:21 pm e
A few points here. I don't know if it's true or not. Some of you are filling in details that aren't there. I CAN say after having gone through taking care of someone with a terminal illness, notes hidden in bookcases, in CDs or at the bottom of drawers might not be discovered for months. You are dealing with too much and, believe me, you aren't thinking about cleaning out the bottom of drawers or bookcases. This doesn't say WHEN she started leaving them. Hell, 6-year-old kid, she could've written all of them a week after she was first diagnosed. If it IS true they probably have no idea when or for how long she did it. The writer who said doctors don't give you a specific number of days you're expected to live is correct. I suspect that if it is true the writer was adding some drama. I don't like to be hoodwinked no matter how heartwarming the story, but I'm not convinced that that is the case.
robert
November 4th, 2009 at 5:21 pm e
hate 2b cynical but i agree with dcelmer....right when i read the headline it sounded phony to me....i think it's a great story but not one based on fact....it's probably just a fundraising gimmick....sad story none the less...
michael barry
November 4th, 2009 at 5:22 pm e
There is an old Grimms fairy tale about a child given a penny to put into the poor box, but instead hides the coin under a floorboard. The child got sick and died. Every evening the childs spirit returned to her bedroom looking under the floor for the coin. Her grieving parents saw her spirit searching and looked under the floor themselves. Finding the coin, they knew what she was searching for, and put it into the poorbox. The childs spirit was at peace and never returned.
The fairy tale is from the 1700's but based on common folklore! Anyone who does not believe the present story is possible, should pray to see the light.
charra
November 4th, 2009 at 5:22 pm e
some doctors may say such thing: to pin point the time frame of one's life.. my mom was diagnosed with kidney failure/kidney stones and the doctor said to my mom"you only have 4 months" but my mom lived morethan 4 months which turns to 5 years...
________
in connection with this kid maybe the parents doesnt clean up their house the way we do... or just do the basic cleaning & just spent their time with their dying kid... right? so dont be too much judgemental people....
God only knows the real.. maybe they really speak the truth.
Victoria
November 4th, 2009 at 5:22 pm e
Seriously "dcelmer" #1 I think you should go visit a hospital where people have just passed due to cancer and ask their families how much time was given to them because they to "at times" give you an ESTIMATED time to live. #2 This sounds like they were a close family with good values passed on to their beautiful daughter who was filled with sweet innocents. #3 hidden in dresser drawers!?! I guess you only have 1 drawer in your entire home so when it is laundry time its empty. Other people have more then 1 person living in the home which calls for more then just one drawer. And yes, it is a 6 year old, so I already know you have no kids to know they LOVE to hide things and have a huge imagination. Finally #4 "mom would go through the backpacks" that's great for you. Other people in their home have more then 1 book bag in their closet. Moms purses she don't use, luggage that does not get used very often or even an old gym bag. Really no one here is asking anyone to solve a mystery its just a family sharing their story. So either read it and go on with your day or say a simply "god bless"
Vince
November 4th, 2009 at 5:22 pm e
Maybe the timeline is somewhat off, and how many of you clean between cds or go to the bottom of some of your shelves, the point is this amazing little girl knew what she was facing and still thought of her family and how much she loves them. I'm saddened by the fact our society is so cynical that a beautiful story like this is looked at with such disdain. Pray none of your children should have the same thing happen to them.
Kimberly
November 4th, 2009 at 5:22 pm e
I have to say I am really shocked at the negative comments. Is this what society has become? You can't even read a heartfelt story about a grieving family without "calling BS". Do you guys kick the casket at a funeral just to make sure the dude is really dead? What a bunch of sheltered a-holes. Maybe if you got out from behind the computer for a few seconds and developed some actual human connections, you could understand what this story is about. Geesh!
Sherri
November 4th, 2009 at 5:23 pm e
My son just got out of the hospital where he was for a full 7 days. I can tell you, I didn't leave the hospital for more than a TOTAL of 2 hours the whole time. When your child is ill, you do what you have to do. Everything else goes by the waist side. I'm sorry if so many people are having a hard time believing this story but that just shows what a emotionally poor society we have become. And this family IS NOT profiting from the book, the proceeds are going to a cancer research organization. Not exactly the money maker people here are making it out to be. I have sympathy for the family who lost their child but I pity you all who have said such hateful things here. THAT is what is tragic.
Jay
November 4th, 2009 at 5:23 pm e
Some of you guys are so cynical it's sad. Quit picking apart this article and check on the story. Looks to me like part of all this is the fault of the writer and part due to publicity. At the end of the day, there was a little girl who died, but loved her parents enough to make a bunch of little love hotes for them.

I bet you like to go out kick puppies for fun...
SUMTA
November 4th, 2009 at 5:23 pm e
wow...u guys are so heartles...how would u feel if u lost a child?! my heart goes out to the family and i hope thhat they will be able to keep living life without her. this is not fake. The first few comments on this page are disugusting...
Nate
November 4th, 2009 at 5:23 pm e
All the negativity. Really pathetic. I feel for that family. And the people harping on 135 days...another way of saying four and a half months. I wouldn't be shocked to hear a doctor say that. Half way between 3-6 months.

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