This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Aaron "Alex" Hollenbeck who was born in Illinois on October 15, 2002 and passed away on June 17, 2005 at the age of 2. We will remember him forever. Alex was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer called P.N.E.T.. in Aug of  04. In that time Alex has had 3 brain surguries to try to remove the tumor, 3 rounds of chemo, 3 minor surguries. Alex threw it all remaind strong and happy. Alex is what kept me moving from day to day. His light was so strong. There was something very special  about this boy and all who knew him know what I am talking about. We love Alex with all are hearts and hope that one day we will be with him .
We will always love you ..

    




Look its Gracie and Jo Jo and Lily with there dog Teddy


This is your Sister Lily Anne ... She is giving u a hug



Look a Angel Just Like u ...




I Know How Much You Love "Bob"Bob"






I love you Alex..Mommy
Hey buddy ... I miss u more and more each day 
I hope that you are having fun in heaven with benny... and Ryan... keep on huging everone from hevean...I know that you are watching over us...I love y and miss more than words can say ... 

My Purpose


I have cancer. There isn't any explanation as to why I got sick.
All I know is God has a plan for each of us and for each plan there
is a purpose. Some of us know what our purpose in life is and others
will never find it. Then there are those like me who accomplish it
without ever realizing it.
My journey with cancer will not and has not been without purpose,
It is through my illness that I have helped doctors understand this
disease a little more so they may find a cure.
It is through my illness that I have opened the eyes to those around me
to how precious life really is. Something we all to often take
for granted.

It is through my illness that some of those around me have realized
that life is too short to be afraid of our feelings. My cancer has
been beaten back by the power of love. It is the most powerful of
emotions, one not to be afraid of, but to be embraced. To be loved
by someone unconditionally and completely is to reach into your soul
and feel warmth.

It is through my illness that I have shown there is no guarantee for
the future--only dreams for it. Whether the future is just another
day or another 75 years, we should all dream big and live fully
everyday.

It is through my illness that I have seen the strong cry, only to
find more strength.

It is through my illness that some of us who haven't talk to God
in a while have once again begun to pray.

It is through my illness that I have joined the hands of those
familiar to those of strangers, to form one long chain.
I have already accomplished so much in such a short amount of time
and each day I continue to touch the hearts of many.

That is my purpose 





Imagine


Imagine having everything you ever wanted in a family,
Imagine having fun, laughter and love in your heart,
Imagine everthing you live for is for your family,
Now, imagine if this ended just with a flash of your eyes,
Imagine your heart, your laughter and your smiles gone,
Imagine living in this world without the ones's you love the most,
Imagine something made from a miracle, get taken away too soon,
Imagine the mother, the father, the sister and the friends,
Imagine trying to cope with this emptiness,
Imagine life that does not seem there is no meaning in your heart,
Imagine your soul being ripped and torn into pieces with an unbearable loss and pain,
Just imagine, because for me this is all real,


There is no imagine this,
There is no imagine this,
I face this reality everyday for the rest of my human life,
Like a nightmare that you can't wake up from,
Like a wound that cannot heal or close,
Like a pain that is so unbearable it keeps on hurting,
Imagine yes I can
For this is my life now and for all eternity