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posted by Dee Beile @ 01/27/2006 8:01pm

I have an American Indian friend that told me once: "the growing of 'life', is the give and take, the interaction we experience...weaving in and out of each others life-force...I give you some of me and you give me some of you...and how we grow!" I wish I could express in words, the dignity, courage and love I experienced while being allowed to move about the fringes of your courageous battle with Cancer. I will never forget the Engle family, the respect I have is beyond my ability to convey. I want to thank you for a deeper insight into how to better allow the universe to work it's magic through me...how to better care for those that give me so much more than I could ever give. Always....Dee, RN~~5 South Bergan Mercy Medical Center

posted by William Peckham @ 01/23/2006 7:58am

I remember Dea as one of the brightest people I have ever met. People, problems, and projects he handled with elegance. I wish that I could have known him better.

posted by David Lesinski @ 01/22/2006 4:50pm

In everything he did, Dea was guided by a deep desire to help those who needed a voice. He was a man of great character, integrity and intelligence. I will especially miss his familiar "how do" & our converations at work. With deepest sympathy

posted by Mike Waters @ 01/22/2006 3:18pm

I just found out today that my cousin had passed on. I had not seen him in years but I remember our days as kids playing basketball at the barn in Modoc with dea and my brothers. He always was a great guy and i am sure he will be greatly missed. The entire Waters family from Richmond IN would like to send our condolences. Our prayers are with you.

posted by Kathy Jo Hobbs (Schuetze) @ 01/19/2006 9:30pm

Hi I just wanted to send my condolences on your Uncle Dea. I knew him when I was a real young girl only in Ohio. I am part of the Hubler family and Earl was married to my mother's sister Joan, my Aunt. Dea was a very funny person for what I can remember of him and he was such a nice person. I am really sorry for your loss to the family. Please feel free to email me at (removed)

posted by Tonya (Parks) Christie @ 01/19/2006 9:11pm

Wow! What a surprise to find out that he is gone. Never knew he was sick. But I will always carry good memories of my Uncle Dea! Of the younger years when we all did so many things together. Surely will miss his smile and laugh. He sure looked alot like his father, (my grandpa). So he is up in Heaven with some pretty special people. He will be missed.

posted by Teresa (Parks) Bernard @ 01/19/2006 6:40pm

I'll always remember Uncle Dea as a strong and giving person. To see the photos that you've displayed - the smile that literally lit up his entire face - yep...that's how I remember him. Always smiling, no matter what. I'm so sorry he had to go so soon. The angels will surely enjoy this one! He'll keep them all smiling, for sure!

posted by Glen Larsen @ 01/18/2006 8:34pm

Your father made an impact on many people over his life. We and more over myself will miss him greatly. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. My number at work is (removed). I will be the the service. My prayers are with you and your family. Glen

posted by Fred K. @ 01/18/2006 4:50pm

Dea was a great man who could get things done while being a gentleman at the same time; he will be missed by all of his friends at FDC. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

posted by (unknown) @ 01/17/2006 2:15pm

What a wonderful site to help keep others informed. I admire the strength,love,dedication and commitment to helping Dea be comfortable. He is so fortunate to have a family who loves him as you do. May God Bless and Keep You.

posted by Judy Trevillyan @ 01/17/2006 1:18pm

Dea,
My prayers are with you and yor family. I really wanted to tell you thank you for the SNAP program you set up at FDR. It's a wonderful program.

posted by Bruce Klein @ 01/16/2006 2:24pm

Chin,

If you need any help with food or moving furniture give me a call at the office (removed) or at home (removed) and Jackie and I will be glad to assist in any way we can.

posted by Cherie Watkins @ 01/16/2006 1:36pm

Chin and family = call me (removed) or e-mail (removed) and I'll gladly move furniture and bring food. Just let me know when. !!!!!!!!!! I want to help. My prayers are with you.

posted by Grace Manne @ 01/13/2006 8:15pm

Dear Dannie, Chin and family,

You are all in our thoughts and prayers..We know what a long road your family has traveled and how difficult in must be. I really appreciated the opportunity we all had to share the fun of settling, moving and graduating you girls up at NU. Your dad was "the man" fixing and putting everything in the Garnett apt together! Those are fun times we will always remember fondly. Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do..our best always,
Grace

posted by Bruce Klein @ 01/12/2006 9:11am

Dea, want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting the fight and know that we're all in your corner.

posted by Jeni "Russ" @ 01/08/2006 10:07pm

Dea, keep up the fight, I know it is hard to do. Find the blessing in every day. I've never known a man who loves his family more than you. Chin, I have never met you or the girls, but when you posted their locations and studies, I recognized every one -- Dea is so proud of each and every member of your family, we've been lucky to know you all through him. I so wish I could have come to the party to meet you all, but we were all just getting over a very nasty respiratory bug, and I couldn't risk giving it to Dea. If there is anything I can do to help out in any way, please let me know. I will continue to pray for you all every day.

posted by Mike Chott @ 01/06/2006 9:36pm

Dea, keep up the good fight! My prayers are with you - you helped me so much in the early days...

posted by Mikoda Magbenga @ 01/03/2006 11:04am

Sophie, Thanks for making this blog available to us. May God give your dad all the strenght and courage he needs to win this fight. I have hope that things will get better because Dea is a fighter.

posted by Bruce Kenkel @ 01/03/2006 8:26am

Dea, As you proabably know statistics are just statistics. You are a great fighter and an inspiration to many. Take care and see you soon

posted by Mario Almestica @ 12/27/2005 11:17am

Dea I'm praying for your (speedy)recovery and strength for you and your family.

posted by Marvin Vanosdall @ 12/22/2005 8:08pm

Your Dad is a man of great integrity and has touched all of our lives in such a positive way. Dea you are raising an awesome family. My prayers are with you and your family.

posted by Neal Binkley @ 12/14/2005 10:08am

It was great to get an e:mail from Dea the other day. I hear he is gaining weight and doing better. Hope all is well, God bless.

posted by tim white @ 11/11/2005 3:49pm

we're ready for you to come back to work dea. please hurry.

posted by (unknown) @ 10/20/2005 2:27pm

Dea, I saw you today and I shook your hand, and I met your lovely daughter. You both look like you were proud to be out and about. I saw two Warriors today, keep fighting and beat this damn thing! To You and Yours... God Bless.

posted by Will @ 10/10/2005 1:12pm

Been thinking about you and wondering how you're doing, Dea. Thought maybe you were slacking, but see you were doing **real** work for a change! C'mon back to the looney bin soon! We all miss you. 8)

posted by Sue Balkovec @ 10/10/2005 12:16pm

Dea, I was so glad to hear you're home from the hospital. I hope you continue to recover and have been praying for you like crazy. We miss you on all those late night calls!

posted by Nancy Finn @ 10/10/2005 10:06am

Dea and family, I'm glad to hear you are home - it's much easier to rest and recover in your own home. We miss you here at the Data Center. You are all in my prayers...God Bless

posted by Brenda Hammer @ 10/10/2005 7:31am

Great news to hear that you are home now! Take care. We all miss you.

posted by Bob Berwick @ 10/05/2005 8:19am

Just to let you know we miss you on the converence calls with the Denver folks and are thinking of you always, keeping you and your family in our prayers.

posted by Kevin Currin @ 09/29/2005 6:52pm

Dea, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I respect you so very much for all that you are!

posted by Jackie Schimonitz @ 09/27/2005 6:42am

Chin: I just wanted to let you and your family know that I am thinking about you. You are all in my prayers. Keep the faith.

posted by Kathy Scudder @ 09/26/2005 8:02am

Chin, I pray for your husband and also you and your daughters each day to have the strength to fight this battle. You are all in my thoughts throughout the day.

posted by Jeni "Russ" Russell @ 09/25/2005 8:33am

I pray each day brings you a little more health, Dea. You are such a strong person, with a strong, loving family; when you're feeling low, let them hold you up. And know that there are literally hundreds of us out here, your friends, thinking of you and praying for you every single day. God bless you all!

posted by Ann Burger @ 09/23/2005 11:19am

I have worked with Chin for several months now and have come to learn about your very special family. I think of you all every day and pray that God will give you the strength you need at this time.

posted by (unknown) @ 09/23/2005 7:58am

The thoughts and compassion of this site is an inspiration, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

posted by Karen A. @ 09/23/2005 7:52am

Chin and family you are all in my thoughts. Dea is a very strong person and I hope he begins to feel better real soon! Please take care!

posted by Shannon L @ 09/23/2005 6:24am

Dea, I want to wish you a speedy recovery. I know that your positive nature will can help your body heal. You have a great support system around you and may God keep them and you strong. Hope to see you smiling face soon and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

posted by Tabitha Alluri @ 09/22/2005 8:55am

Dea, you are in my thoughts and prayers.....Be strong, keep up the faith! love & regards, Tabitha.

posted by Chris Guinane @ 09/22/2005 5:35am

My thoughts and prayers are with you Dea, Chin and your girls. Please take care.

posted by Jeff Nazeck @ 09/21/2005 8:10pm

Dea, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Can't wait for our Mentoring sessions to start up again. Never give up! Jeff

posted by Jeff Hart @ 09/21/2005 2:25pm

Dea, My prays are with you and your family.....semper fi

posted by w david duncan @ 09/21/2005 8:52am

As a first time viewer of this site, you have reminded me that our true strength lies in two things .. Our gentle tenacity and how our families rise to meet each day. I, too, admire Dea's strength and gentle spirit. I have come to admire how he has equipped his family to meet the constant challenge this cancer presents. I do wish you well and God Speed.

posted by grace manne @ 09/21/2005 7:23am

Great Memories of getting the girls settled on Garnett and of our time together in Evanston. My thoughts and prayers are with you all daily. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to call or contact us.

Warmest regards always , Grace

posted by Ray Thompson @ 09/21/2005 7:14am

Teaching a child about life is the most important aspect of parenting. Dea is blessed in the fact that his efforts are overwhelmingly obvious. Strength comes from within. Compassion forms out of love.

posted by Chris L. @ 09/20/2005 1:45pm

Keep up the good fight Dea, and get well soon. You are in the thoughts and prayers of those of us in Denver too. God Bless!

posted by Mary Lou @ 09/20/2005 12:53pm

I have worked with Chin only a few short months but have come to know how close her family is to each other. I know that this close relationship will help her husband through this difficult time. My prayers are with Dea for a quick recovery!

posted by Jen @ 09/20/2005 7:36am

When Mr. Engle carried my ~300 pound boxes of books with ease, I knew he was tough...I also know that toughness will continue to help the Engle Family through this...I'm thinking of you guys!

posted by J.R. Warak @ 09/19/2005 6:55pm

Dea, You are a great teacher and just as great a friend. Keep fighting and healing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep on swimming!

posted by Bill C @ 09/18/2005 6:32pm

I know you are strong for each other. You are all in my prayers.

posted by Betty Avula @ 09/18/2005 3:53pm

We are praying for Dea's speedy recovery.

posted by (unknown) @ 09/18/2005 3:52pm

I have heard about Dea a lot and he is such a cheerful person. Our prayers are with the Engle family and his speedy recovery.

posted by Cathy Torrence @ 09/17/2005 9:39pm

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Dea. And with your entire family. Be strong. Keep faith. We are all hoping that you will feel better very soon.

posted by Tina Chen @ 09/17/2005 12:23pm

I hope Dad is doing better, please give him my best wish....take care

posted by Adele @ 09/16/2005 10:31pm

You guys are fantastic. Char- i miss you so much- i love you terribly and i hope your dad improves soon! I don't think there is really anything else i can say.

posted by Dannie Engle @ 09/16/2005 12:46pm

thanks Sophie for putting this together. I really appreciate everyone keeping me up to date while I go through my orientation. it is really hard being away from home, but I know that everyone in my family is too stubborn to ever lose this fight. keep rocking guys and thanks to everyone for all your support for our father.

posted by Steve Hernandes @ 09/16/2005 12:39pm

Many times your dad has told me how proud he is of his girls and this blog is just another example of why. As for Dea, we all know how strong-willed he can be so if anyone can win this I am sure he can. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

posted by Julie Baldassano @ 09/16/2005 11:46am

Sophie, Thanks for creating this blog. I admire your dad so much I can't really express in words. He is such a good person and that seems a rare find these days. I hope he starts feeling better.

posted by sophie @ 09/16/2005 11:25am

i just want to say thank you to everyone that has helped out our family during this time. it means a lot to us, and a lot to my dad.

posted by Anisha @ 09/16/2005 10:54am

Dea is so strong-willed and with the support and prayers from family and friends, the cheerful staff at the hospital, I pray for his speedy recovery so I can hand him over all the DB2 Connect that we support. Dea, I am kidding. I will keep it...all I ask of you is to recover FAST.