Renae speaks
Renae speaks
Renae speaks: Guestbook
McKenna Ward
March 9, 2010
HEY I think that it would be very hard to be able to tell a sad story like the one that you told us at the ymca and I think you are cool
mATTHEW
March 9, 2010
you should go and speak at my school in mason city Iowa at Roosevelt elementary. i heard you speak at yfc you are a great person and i respect that you are cool
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Darwin
March 3, 2010
Thank you Renae for sharing with us in Mason City. You planted many seeds and impacted many lives last Saturday night. Blessings to you as you continue to serve our Lord and Savior!
Matt
March 1, 2010
Renae, Thank you for coming to share your story @ Supernight in Mason City. I couldn't believe all that you had gone through. The thing that spoke to me the most was about your friends. God has been speaking to me about how I need to talk to a couple of my friends that are heading down a dark path. Thanks once again for sharing. I pray God is able to keep working through you and your story. :)
No One of Consequence
February 28, 2010
Renae, I heard your story at YFC Supernight, and I want to thank you. I have a feeling it was very hard to give the story twice in a row, and not know if your audience took anything away from it. You said you enjoyed reading your comments, so here you are. May God bless you even more than he already has, your life has been a light to many in this dark world. Thank you for staying strong through it all.
Catherine
February 28, 2010
Renae, I saw you speak at YFC in Mason City, Ia. You're story really touched my heart! My friends and I kept holding back the tears. You've been threw a lot but you knew to stick we Christ! I loved your story! :)
Alexis
February 28, 2010
Renae,
lastnight at supernight, in Mason city, Ia. I heard your story. I want to thank you for telling us your story and inspiring us to never give up and always forgive your friends no matter what.
thanks again,
LOVE LOVE LOVE
L.R.
lexiilynne
February 28, 2010
Renae came to our supernight group yesterday. she came to share her story with our church group. She is an amazing person. I dont know how she forgave the her friend. I dont think i could have done that. The story made me cry at times but made me laugh at others. -Daddy brought us chocolate!- This is an amazing story from an amazing person and i picked to apply it to my life. I hope life gets easier.
I hope you come to my school and share this story with my school. (roosevelt middle school, mason city, IA)
Bec
February 28, 2010
Your story was sooooooooooooooo moving, it made me want to share it with everyone I know.Thanks for coming to yfc
Jordan H.
February 28, 2010
Renae,
Tonight at super night, in Mason City, IA, where you told your story. It was very emotional for me. I was in the third row and when you got toward the end and it was so sad I started crying b/c it was very sad and my prayers are with you. I also think you should come to our school (John Adams Middle School) b/c I also think it would make a big impact on others lives!
Sincerely,
J. H.
Morgan
February 27, 2010
Renae,
Today, at super-night, in Mason City, Iowa. We heard your story. It touched me and my friends. It was also comforting that when I was crying, you gave me a hug. I would VERY much like it if you came to my school, (JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL), in Mason City, Iowa. I think it would make a difference in what people of my school think.
Sincerely,M.
Ashley
November 18, 2009
Renae,
I heard your story in November 2009 at S-E Jr. High. It was a very good story. Even though it brought tears to me, it was so great what you had to say. It must be hard for you, to this day to speak about it all over. But I am glad you do, so people will take it seriously. An know the right things to do. An know what you have gone through. I enjoyed it your story a lot. I hope you and your family take care. Keep sharing your story Renae, because you were fantastic! Take care.
Sincerely, Ashley (:
Melanie
November 18, 2009
Renae,
I had a chance to hear you speak at my Jr. High. Let me just say that you were outstanding. Your story really made me think about what is going on in my life and to make sure that i watch out for others. Your story bring tears to my eyes. I am very sorry for your losses. And i will take what you said today and think of you every time i come up in a situation like that. Thank you. :)
Melanie.
Tim Bruzelius
November 1, 2009
Renae!!!! I love this new site design!!! It is great... The best part is the color. You know what GREEN is? It is the UNIVERSAL color of HOPE. That is definitely what you bring to every student that you talk to. God has blessed you and you have blessed so many, I love it! I really can't wait to be like you with such an incredible ministry and gift for blessing people.
Shawna besco
September 23, 2009
YOu are an amazing women! you ARE SO STRONG.. tHANKS FOR COMING TO MY SCHOOL AND TALKING WITH US. I LOOKED UP AND EVERY ONE HAD TEARS RUNNING DOWN THERE FACES. aND i WAS BALLING MY EYES OUT THINKING OF HOW MUCH STUFF YOU HAD BEEN THREW!! AND YOUR DAUGHTER EMILY HAS THE SAME MIDDLE NAME AS ME. EMILY LYNN, AND MINE sHAWNA LYNN.. THAT IS ADORABLE.. i WILL NEVER FORGET YOU YOUR ALWAYS IN MY HEART. tHANKS AGAIN FOR COMING TO ALBERT LEA AREA LEARNING CENTER..
jazz
September 18, 2009
well, hi. Im jasmine. i just wanted to tell u your awesome...
i have a quick question for you...
how did your other daughter, Amanda take Emily loss?
thanks for your time!!!
Kristen Tupa
September 16, 2009
hey im kristen you came to my school swms you were amahzinggggg!!!! i would love to hear you again. it was soo movingg i loved it!!!!!
Krystal Casey
September 16, 2009
I loved your true stories,Renea.
sierra nelson
September 15, 2009
Renae, you came to my school swms in Albert Lea. i really thought your story was so sad and moving your a real trooper for getting through all the stuff you were faced with my question is how did you get through it all??I think your such a great person and i love your energy and strength to go from school to school and tell your story i think your so amazing you rock!!!
kristen tupa
September 15, 2009
hey my name is kristen you came to my school southwest in AL you were amhzingg!!!!! i cried and alot of others did too!!!!! ur juz amahzing!!!!!! :D
Jalcyn Weitzel
September 14, 2009
Renae, you came to my school today, southwest middle school in Albert lea. We talked about it all day. it was so amazing to hear you speak and to hear your story. At one point i took my attention off of your story and looked up to see that half of the school was in tears, including me. You are the kinda person I want to be when I grow up. You forgave those people, your best friends for something that is unforgivable! I could never ever have the strength to do that. You are such an amazing person! I will never forget it, and am passing on your story to many of my friends and family! thank you so much for coming it was so amazing!! :)
love Jaclyn!
Melissa
September 14, 2009
i loved your speech!!!! :) thanks! - missy
Melissa
September 14, 2009
I loved your speach today.... i find it really great you forgave your friends...... thanks for coming to my school! :) - Missy
Grace Gjersvik
September 14, 2009
Renae thank you SO much for speaking to us all at southwest! you really knocked a lot of sense into me and my friends. I thought that it was going to be just another boring assebly but you were amazing!! Thank you
haley allen and maranda baseman
September 14, 2009
hey we saw your speech two time already it was better the frist time at the rock it was to short when you did it at south west !!!!! we love you!!!!!!!!! -haley and maranda
Tina K
August 28, 2009
Renae!! I just want to say that you are an Amazing person, and a phenomenal woman of God. The way that you open your arms to anyone, and welcome everyone is so like Christ, and just so unordinary. I could go on for hours about how awesome you are, but I won't ha ha...I'll do that later. ;) You shine, and I love you. :D
Evan
May 19, 2009
Thank you for coming to Rosemount High School. I was very touched by your story. You are a very good speaker. I will always think of your story and I will never forget it. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
S
May 17, 2009
Thank you soo much for coming to Rosemount High School. It was honestly one of the coolest things that i have ever experienced. It really made me think about the way i live my life. I like your daughter have chosen to be pure and I think it is such a cool thing that your daughter did, I'm sure she is taking after you. I will be praying that your family is well and happy. You are a role model for being so open and forgiving to everyone that has hurt you. Thanks again for coming to our school.
ali
May 17, 2009
You know, I walked into the assembly at RHS last Friday thinking that it was going to be really boring, but you really made these situations come to life. You are a great speaker and I don't say that to just anyone (I'm on the speech team so I can be really critical:D). Anyway, I didn't believe the juniors and seniors who told me it was a powerful presentation, but your words moved me to tears. I was amazed by how much you have been through and by your willingness to forgive those who hurt your family. Renae, I want to thank you for sharing your story, it's really given me a new perspective. I have a little brother and sister about Emily's age and just thinking about what happened to your daughter made me so depressed, I can't imagine what it must be like for you. I'm really glad that you've forgiven "Scott" and "Adelle" and that your cheerful personality still shows. Thanks again and God bless you.
Marissa
May 16, 2009
I will never forget your story
Brandon Brist
May 15, 2009
I greatly appreciated your willingness to come talk to RHS this week, as i can see from this guestbook many of my fellow student also feel the same way. Your story was touching and i have thoughtabout your story repeatedly over the past few days. I wished i was up closer for your presentation but the large amount of 9tha and 10th graders in RHS caused me to sit in the back. I hope God shones his light on you so that you may continue to touch other peole hearts. God bless- Brandon Brist
Amanda
May 15, 2009
Hello, Thank you for coming to Rosemount High School. When I heard your story I was really touched and sad for your loss. I have lost a loved one from a motorcycle accident not quite like yours but she was not suppose to not be riding and she went out anyway. She put her left leg down and flipped the bike. she was my aunt and someone that i could go to when i needed to talk. i really miss her and i love her every much.
Nick
May 14, 2009
hey you came out to my school today and you just told me the most touching story i will ever hear in my life. i will always remember your story.
Camille
May 14, 2009
Thank you for your visit to Rosemount High School today. Your story is so moving. I can tell you are a very strong person to have gone through all of that and still remain a happy person. An early happy birthday to Amanda! I wish you and your family the best of luck.
Meg
May 14, 2009
Thank you so much for coming to Rosemount high school today! Your story really touched me! I am driving for the first time and never really thought about drinking and driving. I told myself that i would never drink and drive, but your speech really changed my life.I know how important it is to make the right decisions in life. I told your story to my mom and as soon as i got to the part of the accident me and my mom started crying! It just broke my heart! I dont think i could ever even think about drinking after your speech. your story had such an impact on the enitre school and everyone was talking about it! God Bless you and your family! :D
Hannah
May 14, 2009
Renae,
I want to thank you so much for coming to Rosemount today. Your story truly has made an impact and hit home for everyone. You told us to either leave your story in the chairs or to take it and use it, and I promise to use your story to help others and to help myself.
Thank you for sharing your story with us.
the girl who asked if she could pray for you
May 14, 2009
Thank you so much Renae for coming to Rosemount high school, you have really changed my life, i dont understand why God would do such a thing. it just confuses me, i am praying and asking for answers. i pray for your strength and that things are going up for you. i could never ever forgive someone for that. forgiviness is a gift, you have that and its a great thing. God bless you and your family, you also helped my faith with your presentation today. thank you so much you dont know what it means to me.
Sammy
May 14, 2009
-You came and talked to my school today. I go to Rosemount High School. What you told us must have taken a lot of courage. I'm really sorry you had to go through all that pain. Thank you for coming, it means a lot to me and I know you affected many people at my school. Thats the most I've people cry and I really think people will think twice before drinking and driving. I'll remember you. Give your son a hug for me. Thank you.
MiChelle Regenold
May 14, 2009
Hi renae,
Thanks so much for coming to our school and sharing your story. i cant imagine how tough that would be. you are such a strong women; i keep wondering how you got through all of this. Before listening to you speak, i wouldnt have realized the importance of forgivness. it must have taken alot for you to do that. You touhed me in a way that i cannot explain, and i thank you for that. it made me realize that i need to cherish what i have and be thankful for every minute i have with my loved ones. i walked out that gymnasium door today with my decision to do something with your story! Thanks again for sharing a part of your life with me. i truely appreciate it. Your in my prayers; much love
MiChelle
Tiara Jean
May 14, 2009
I don;t know how to put the words of how much i loved your story...it touched me so much i think of how bad my life is then now i think of you and it gets better i don't understand how you can forgive so easily that would be so hard for me to forgive i was brung up to not forgive now i can't choose. i think your amazing your husband too you make me feel cold and warm inside at the same time..... thank you forevery you've taught me..... LOVE Tiara Jean Sarff
Rosemount High School
May 14, 2009
Renae, we wanted to thank you for sharing your story with us. We all agree that you are a very strong person for sharing your story and overcoming all that you have been through. We have chosen to apply your story and your message to our lives and share it when we can.
RHS
Suzy
April 23, 2009
I wanted to thank you Renae for coming to Foley High School yesterday and speaking. Me and a couple of my friends were crying. Two years ago this September, our community lost a junior girl in an automobile accident. Alcohol wasn't involved, but I bet a lot of that student's friends were moved by your presentation yesterday. I'm in Speech so I understand how difficult it can be to speak in front of a whole school, but it must be much, much worse to speak about the kind of thing that you did. Again thank you and I wish you well with future presentations. Keep doing what you do. YOu do an extradrodinary job.
kcm
April 23, 2009
hi im from CLEVELAND MN and i am so sorry for your loss i just had a loss in my family my grandma just had heart problems and on friday when my grandpa was going to see her they called him up and tokd him you dont have to waste your time coming over here to see her.And that night when my mom and dad told me i had a friend with me there to comfert me after they told me so thanks a lot for coming in and shareing your story
Timm Smith
April 23, 2009
Ranae,
I want to thank you for the powerful presentation at Foley High School yesterday. Although your story has tremendous heartache, the hope and faith that you show is amazing. I know that your presentation touched many of the students and staff. Your family is so strong and I wish all of you the best!
Take Care,
Timm Smith
Anna
April 21, 2009
Hi, I really appreciated you coming to our school and talking to us today. That really ment alot to me. I am sorry about what you and your husband had to go through.Thanks Again
Anna
Cassidy Kopet
April 21, 2009
Renae,
I am from cleveland school... your speech was GREAT today... I can not believe that you have been through all of that!!
i HOPE YOU COME BACK SOON!!
Cassidy Kopet Mr Hahns class (6th grade)
alec rogers
April 21, 2009
I am from Cleveland public school i thought you speech was great. I'm sorry that happened to you and yuor husband. we wont you to come back next year for DARE. Alec Rogers
Mr.Skinner's class
tyler piotter and nick piowlski
April 21, 2009
We are from cleveland public school we thought your speech was great. I am very sorry for all you have been through.I hope you can come back next year.Just so u know we are in Mr.Skinners class.
kaleigh clark-mcCabe
April 21, 2009
i thought is was sad and i learned to should not drink and drive it is bad and you can get hurt or hurt someone else i am in 5th grade from CLEVELAND MN
Allie Schmitz
April 16, 2009
Hi Renae! I'm a senior at Monticello and I just wanted to thank you for coming to the Highschool today to share your story. It's so amazing that you have the ability to come and tell your story to others and try and open peoples eyes. I cried through your whole presentation and I cant believe you can talk about what you went through. You are a very strong person and I look up to you on how you handled your situation! Thanks again for coming and sharing your sad story! I hope people walk and follow your story and make the decisions they should. You sure followed in Gods path! God Bless!
karly
April 16, 2009
Omg I can not even explain how amazing your speech was!
jeff
March 24, 2009
Hey thank you Renae for sharing your story. It made me really think about how one choice can affect so many people!!
Megan Bening
March 23, 2009
Hi Renae, I just wanted to thank you again for speaking at Sibley East school and at the impact pannel in Gaylord. Your story had a big impact on me. After hearing it, I really thought about alcohol and about under-age drinking. I really thought about how one drink now can have an adverse affect on your life. I think it is amazing that after all you have gone through, you can still forgive. I wish I could be like you, and I wish you and your family all the best!
glen sladek
January 26, 2009
I listened tonite over at Glencoe.Thank you so much! and Ben,I envy that harmonica handling of yours!Thanks again Glen
sue kraus
January 21, 2009
Renae I can't stop thinking about you, your family,and the incredible strong faith that you have. The message came through strong and clear and I think we all could pick it up a notch! There is nothing more precious then family and to almost lose two members and be able to forgive is incredible. You truly could use the motto that life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, its about learning to dance in the rain. Thank you for having the courage to share your story.
sue kraus
January 21, 2009
Renae Wow What a story you just shared. It was a few nights ago and I can't quit thinking about it. It was such an emtional touchig
Rhonda Froehling
January 20, 2009
Your story was very moving and heart wrenching, I am a daycare provider in a small town also. I admire you for having the courage to speak about this and for your family sharing you with the rest of the world. When you said
that your son had abandonment issues to this day, my heart went out to you and your family for still sacrificing so you may speak your story to others. Thank you. Your story was in the NU journal below is the web site.
http://www.nujournal.com/page/content.detail/id/504895.html?nav=5009
Thank you again
myrna mae roiger
January 19, 2009
Awesome , you shared a lot and taught us alot. I hope to have my 25 year old daughter listen to you some time soon.Thank You
Jenny
December 4, 2008
Hi! I am a Senior at Cedar Mountain High School! I loved your speech!! I think it is incredible how you can find humor in such tragic events! I still think about you every once in a while and it has been a few weeks since you came to my high school and told your story. You have left a big impact on me. Thanks for coming to speak and God bless you and your family.
Amanda Groskreutz
November 27, 2008
I love you!
Amanda Groskreutz
November 27, 2008
I love you mom! i hope you know that. you are the best mom ever. I love the way you handle situations and the way that you are such a Godly women. Thank you for just being a mom!
Amanda Groskreutz
November 27, 2008
I love you mom!you are the best mom ever! Thank you for all you do and all you have done... You are a big inspiration for a lot of people.. including me. I love the way that you handle situations. you are a Godly women also. thank you for just BEING a mom:)
Brittany
November 26, 2008
Hey,
I'm a Junior At Cambridge Isanti High School! Renae, your story is amazing, it's horrible to think of what happens to such good people. While i was listening to your story i couldn't help but cry because i feel your pain. I haven't lost anyone that close to me, but both sides of my family suffer from alcoholism and it scares me when they go and drink and drive! its such a dumb choice, it not only puts themselves in danger but also other innocent people like your husband and daughter. I am really sorry about what happened to your daughter, but shes in a better place. Also its amazing how well your son is doing! i'm so happy for you. Anyway i just wanted to thank you so very much for sharing your story! it has inspired me in many ways. i hope your family and you have an enjoyable thanksgiving and keep in touch!
Brittany.
alisha johnson
November 26, 2008
Thank you so much for coming to my school today (cambridge-isanti high).
you are a very strong woman to have to go through all of that and be able to stand up in front of tons of people and tell your story.
i am very greatful that i have gotten to hear your story.i am going to take everything that happened to your family and change the way i used to do things i am going to start using DASH more and learn to forgive people and speak n live the truth from now on.
thank you once again.best of luck to your family and emily up above.
bless all of you.
kelsey
November 26, 2008
you story is very moving and has made many people think twice about many things.
thank you for coming to our school and speaking to everyone about your story
Dakotah Harmoning
November 3, 2008
Renae,
you are and inspirational speaker.
I'm a seventh grader at Cedar Mountain High School.
eight years ago, i had a loss of a family member in a car crash. it was not because of drugs, but when you told the story of how you lost your daughter, it made me think of how my cousin died.
you are such an inspiration and i want to take what you taught me and my peers as a life lesson.
your speech was REALLY amazing and i would love to hear it again.
best of luck to you and your family and Emily up above.
god bless to all
~%Dakotah - cedar mountain high school
dylan
November 3, 2008
your story was really sad. I'm a 7th grader at cedar mt. high, You made a big impact on the school.
z
October 24, 2008
hi, i saw u on october 23rd and i heard ur story and i just want to let you know that it has a very special place in my heart and ur story has honestly changed me and now has made me a better person than who i was before i heard u tell your story. so i just wanted to say thanks and it was truely amazing. i can honestly say that ur my hero and i will never forget about ur story and how it has changed me for the better.
katelyn mckenna
October 23, 2008
I think should you come speak at my church!! its hosanna lutheran in lakeville!!
katelyn
October 23, 2008
Ranae, your story hit home for me today, it was incredible. about the whole dating for marriage thing, i ended things with a guy because he kept hurting me and today you assured me that i did the right thing, and to just let go, he was your frend scott to me. It's like i didnt even know him anymore. Also your story inspired me with your strength and determination, i recently broke both my elbows and i always asked God why me, but i had to trust him and now he's blessed me workmans comp so i can bless my church with all the extra money im getting. Ranae you are a true inspiration. How your so happy and full of life after everything thats come your way, you really are a hero Ranae.
katie bassett
October 23, 2008
renae ! I am one of the students from the FCCLA region meeting. i just wanted to say you really touched my heart with your story, i was the one balling twords the front.. my brotehr recently just got into a motor cycle accident, and almost brought his girls on that ride. i just wanted to say thanks alot for comming. and at spring lake park in the summer we have a leadership camp, maby you coudl speak tehre!
thanks agin,
katie.
Marcie
October 22, 2008
I really loved your talk and admire your strength. I realized how often I forget to tell my family members I love them soooo much. Thanks.
Taylor Smith
October 21, 2008
You spoke at Tech High School today. I am a sophomore and I found your story very encouraging. Your strength was amazing, and I will always remember your story.
Kelly Morford
October 21, 2008
Hi, Im a student at Tech high school. Thank you so much for coming to talk to our school today. It makes me relize how much I take things for granted. Im so sorry about your daughter Emily. What you do is pretty amazing :]
Thanks again
Johnathon Walker
October 21, 2008
Thank you so much for doing what you do! Your story is touching and quite an eye-opener. I respect you for being strong through so much tragedy. Your presentation was very inspiring.
donovan schreifels
October 21, 2008
thanks for a great speech today at tech it was very moving I am very sorry to hear about your loss
Hannah Laudenbach
October 21, 2008
I would like to say that your speech today was amazing. Your story brought back the memory of my Aunt who passed away 3 years ago last week, October 16th. She too was in a car accident and died after being ejected from the car from not wearing her seatbelt. Also, like in your story, she was only 1-2 miles away from her house like scott was. I couldn't hold back my tears from how similar these two crashes seemed and I know a lot of other people felt touched by your story. I can't imagine how hard it could have been to see your daughter there. I really hope you keep telling people of your story and would like to thank you for speaking with us today. I will never forget your story.
megan thompson
October 21, 2008
Wow. Never before have I been so emotional over something. I cannot believe all that you and your family has gone through. I went to school today thinking I had a quiz first period, but was immediately saddened by hearing your story. Drunk driving makes me so mad, for the driver is just thinking about themselves. It is amazing how much you let this rule your life - in a good way. You sharing your story to my friends and me really shows that you care. Thank you very much, Renae =]
Lamide Gazal
October 21, 2008
Hi... You just spoke at my school (Tech High School) today.
I am also very sorry about your loss. I'm glad you could share your story with my school. I don't know very many people that could have done that after going through all you have. I myself was very touched by it. After visiting with my classmates after your speech, it is clear they were as well.
Again, Thank you!
kinzie burton
October 21, 2008
hey.
I am a student from tech high school. and I just wanted to say your speech was amazing. and I'm really glad you told that story to our school because it meant a lot to people :] thank you!!
Bennett Johnson
October 21, 2008
I really enjoyed your speech today. I am very sorry for the loss of your daughter. I hope you can keep doing these speeches they really make people see what can happen from one minute to the other.
Thanks Renae
nick
October 20, 2008
I pray that I could have the half the faith and forgiveness that you do.
Tanya Stein
October 20, 2008
Thank you for sharing your story. My Daughter listened to you speak today at Apollo High School and you truely touched her heart and life. From one mother to another I can't imagine your pain. Thank you for having the courage to touch other's lives and make a difference.
Jennifer
October 20, 2008
Thank you for sharing your life experience with me, my friends, and all those from Apollo High School. I believe you truly are strong person, and that you have touched the lives of so many people. YOU are an inspiration. Keep up the good work spreading the message.
- ♥ Jennifer
Kayla Fichtinger
October 20, 2008
Hello Renae,
Just today you came to my school (Apollo Senior High) here in St.Cloud and I had the opportunity to hear your story and I must say that I totally got the message you were trying to get across. I'm sure alot of other people did as well. I definately think you changed some people's views on those certain situations. It must have been hard walking up to see that your daughter had passed. For me the hardest part of your presentation was seeing your daughter in her casket. It reminded me of my grandpa who passed away this year in April. It's tough losing someone you love. Well just thought I would look at your website and sign your guestbook. Best wishes :]
annonomous
October 20, 2008
thanks for speaking at our school. your really talented and i think it made a difference.
DeeAnn
July 30, 2008
I absolutely LOVE your website!!!
I'm missing you!!
Love you so much!!
katrina meine
June 2, 2008
hey renae,
i know you came to our school awhile ago (chs)but you really spoke to all of us. tords the end i started to cry really hard. me and my friend erin n. cried together and always will because we're now kidney buddies.
well thank you for coming to our school i really appriciate that.
lots of love,
katrina meine
Kathryn
May 21, 2008
You are an inspiration to me!! I loved your speech. it hit close to home and i needed a wake up call to my world. in my mind horrible things like that didn't happen to me. but seeing you, i know it can. you live through every day with grief and sorrow but manage to pull through and you are an amazing speaker and i wish you would keep doing that. we all need a wake up czll somedays. and i cried through the whole presentaion.
Katy
May 21, 2008
When you spoke at Crookston High School, i had managed to keep the tears away until the very end when you started the slide show and played Who Will Hold Her Hand". That really hit home when you can put a face to the girl you had been hearing about for almost an hour. Hearing you speek really affected how i see and think about others.
THANK YOU Renae!!!!!
Courtney Christians
May 17, 2008
Hey Ranae:
Just stopping by, you came to the "blue earth area middle school" in march, i think. I had a great time when you came. I feel sorry about what happen to your family. Just stopping by to know im thinking about you.
Shannon Malo
May 8, 2008
thank you so very much for coming to crookston highschool I am very sure that your story has touched many in my school you are an excellent speaker and a great role modle again thank you so much for coming to CHS :)
Auddie Harper
May 2, 2008
HI Renae thank you for coming to CHS. I awas really happy that i got to talk to you on Friday i told my mom that i loved her so much i learned to forgive her and everytime i think about it's a big nightmare i would never get over it but it's hard u know.
Carrie
April 30, 2008
im from crookston high school.. ur story was soo sad... but also you are sucha strong person!!!! i could ave never done the things you did!!!! ur great :)
Ally Tetz
April 28, 2008
Hi Renae!
I just wanted to thank you soo much for comming to our school (CHS) and telling your story. I sat there and cried through the whole thing.. but i think it was a good thing you came, and changed people's points of view.
I think you taught a good lession.. and I know I sure learned from it!
Thank you soo much!
*you and your family are in my prayers!
much love,
Ally.
Kendra
April 28, 2008
Dear Renae
I just wanted to thank you for coming to our school (Crookston Highschool) and for how much you inspired me. I really appreciated what you did. I realize it must have been hard for you to talk about it. I know that it would be for me anyway. It was really a wake up call for, letting me know that I need to be more grateful for what I have, like family and friends. It was really a very touching and heartfelt story, and I am just so glad that you were able to come and speak at our school. I know everyone was. Thank you so much. God bless.
Kendra
Erin Netland
April 27, 2008
you talked at my school(Crookston High School) and I feel bad for what happened to your daughter and to your son. And the whole abuse thing and i kinda know what it is like to have that happen! And after that speach there were people talkin about a boy drowning in town and that was my brother. My mom said that it is hard to forgive the person that was watching him but in the end she knew it was right! It must have been hard for you to forgive your friends and I know that it is alot easier to forgive then it is to forget. I'm glad that you came to our school and shared your story. Me and my friend cried alot. It is hard
♥_♥Erin♥_♥
Tamika Wold
April 26, 2008
Renae I just wanted to tell you that you changed my life. Your presentation was awesome and sad at the same time. I cried like a baby when you told my school(Crookston) your story. If I were you I would not no how to get past those hard times. you must be so strong. even in the mist of your tragedies you can still make jokes. I wish I was as strong as you. When you played Emily’s "dash" I couldn’t hold back the tears she is so beautiful. Thank you so much for coming to my school. -Tamika
angela johnson
April 26, 2008
Heyy Renae!! im angela and i am one of the students from CHS (crookston high school) and your story was AWSOMEE!! it was very powerful in SOOO many ways. It would have talken a me VERY VERY long time for me 2 forgive those people for doing what they have done! and i was SO shocked that you didn't cry at all well that i could see and i probly would have been and that slid show so amazing! but it was very sad and it must have been hard for you. i think like ALL well most of the girls were crying and even my teacher Mr. Moe was about to cry and he doesn't cry tht easy i think!
i will keep you in my prayers!
and thank you very very much for comming!!
♥angela♥
Aryanna Ostgaard
April 26, 2008
Hey Renae thank you so much for coming to Crookston High School yesterday. i'm one of the True Players who put on the skit and also a member of the minor league. i thought your story was so sad and it almost made me cry but its a really good story i think you are one of the best speakers i have ever heard that came to my school. you story had two great lessons in it 1st child abouse and then drunk driving and it being the day before prom and child abuse prevention day it was very good. and all of that happening in the same year must have been really hard i could never handle a year like that. and your daughter Emily being born just a week before i was is kinda scary but cool just to know she would've been my age. Well i thank you very much and hope that you changed alot of peoples lives!
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