Brandon was born on January 8, 2005 to Michael and Julie Nolan of Cooper City, Florida. Brandon was born two months early and weighed only 4lbs-5ozs. Brandon was diagnosed at birth with end stage Renal Failure and it was determined that Brandon would need a life-saving Kidney Transplant when he was big enough. Doctor’s told Brandon’s parents that he would have a very long road ahead of him and that they would be lucky if he survived his first year of life. Brandon has been a fighter from day one. He has endured multiple surgeries, tons of medications and required nightly peritoneal dialysis for two years. Brandon and his parents met with the top five pediatric Transplant facilities in the country. Although there is a lot involved in transplanting a child out of state, they decided to do the surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. Both Michael ( A Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Ft. Lauderdale) and Julie were tested to see if they could be the donor. It was determined that Julie (Brandon’s Mom) was a perfect match. On August 27, 2007, Doctors at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania performed a life-saving kidney transplant.
With the cost of a transplant often exceeding $500,000, many transplant patients are unable to shoulder the financial burden of such a procedure. The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) is a national charity dedicated to organizing and guiding communities in raising funds for transplant-needy patients. 100% of donated funds are used to assist with patients’ transplant related expenses. If you wish to donate your time, expertise or a monetary gift towards the COTA campain in honor of Brandon, this website will provide the opportunity to do so. Tax-deductible contributions to COTA can be made in any one of the following ways. Simply Click on the “GIVE NOW” tab above for secure credit card transactions. Alternatively, checks or moneyorders may be mailed directly to the Children’s Organ Transplant Association, 2501 West COTA Drive, Bloomington, IN. 47403. Checks and moneyorders should be made payable to COTA, with “In Honor of Brandon Nolan” written in the memo line.
Volunteers are needed to assist with fundraising activities. Individuals and groups interested in more information can contact Brandon’s campaign coordinator Jamie Zehnal @ 954-806-5047. Thank you for your SUPPORT!!!
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We are happy to be working with you!
Brandon we love you!
We are looking forward to meeting you soon. You look just like Daddy, sorry Mom he does.
GET WELL SOON LITTLE GUY, AND A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU. HOPE MOMMIE AND DADDY ARE FINE TOO.
Your in our prayers for a quick recovery and a long, happy and healthy life for you and mommy. Lots of love.
Hang in there lil man your tough its in your blood. I hope you both recover quick love uncle keith
May God continue to bless your family and give you all the strength you need to get through this. No matter how difficult the recovery may be never loose sight of how much love Gods has for your family and that he has never left your side. My husband and I have continued praying for your family and will continue to do so. Stay strong and know that God has all his Angels surrounding your family.
Our prayers are with you. We love you. Happy to hear the surgery went well. Hope to get together with you while your in PA.
You are all in our prayers. We wish you a speedy recovery. We will keep checking up on Brandon’s progress. You hold a special place in our hearts.
Hey Little Guy! We have everyone praying for both of you! It is an amazing thing what your Mom is doing, too. We love you guys both and pray that you and your mom have a fast and healthy recovery. God Bless you and your entire family.
Praying for you and your family for a quick and successful recovey.
I am so glad to hear that everything went fine for Brandon, mother, and family. Everyone here in DB is thinking about you guys. We haven’t moved a thing on your desk, Jim. Keep up with the good news!
Very happy to hear the surgery went well…I am keeping you both in my prayers and hope that you both recover quickly.
We were very excited to hear that your surgery went well, and of course, we cannot forget about your amazing Mom!. Here’s hoping that you both have a speedy and successful recovery. We are keeping all of you in our prayers.
Glad to hear it’s a GRAND SLAM! Wishing Mom and Brandon a smooth and fast recovery. After all, there are playoffs and the World Series right around the corner and Jim needs someone to watch all that baseball with him. God Bless!
We were so happy to hear that all went well with the surgery. You are in our prayers and we are certain that you will have an easy recovery and be back home soon. We miss you guys and look forward to a great homecoming. God bless and see you soon.
Hello all, we are happy to know that everything went well. We will keep praying for you guys. Thank you for the update.If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know Mike BUcher and Family
GLAD TO HEAR EVERYTHING IS GOING WELL….MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. TAKE CARE. KEEP UP WITH THE GOOD NEWS. JIM I ATE SOME OF YOUR PRETZELS THE OTHER DAY.
WE HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU GUYS. WE ARE HAPPY TO HEAR THAT THE SURGERIES WENT WELL. JUST REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE THE BEST PARENTS BRANDON COULD EVER HAVE.
Jim, Glad to hear the surgeries went well. My best to your grandson and daughter. By the way, 200 more shutter cases came in. I left them on your desk.
To you All— prayers are tumbling your way constantly !! from here and above ! Jamie –great work on the updates ! Joyce, miss you and constantly thinking of you! Brandon, Mike , and Julie—keep strong !! Love you all !! Jane
We continue to pray for the both of them and a speedy recovery. Thanks for the update I know its hard for all of you.
to:brandon from:christopher james Miss you hope you get to eat some cookies soon. Don’t forget to send us some happy face one’s. can’t wait to play bubblies with you. Tell aunt julie and uncle mike i love them. grandma and papa i miss you too!
Hi guys, We wanted to send you a little note to let you know you are in our thoughts. We hope and pray that each day will get better and better. Take care and give our love to your family.
I’m so glad that you both are doing good!!! I have been thinking about all three of you!! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Good luck with the weeks ahead of you… you are a strong trio and have a lot of love and support!
Dear Brandon, Julie and Mike, Prayer does work. I am so glad things went well. I want you guys to heal up so Brandon can come see my fish at midnight and Julie, I need you back to work, enough slackin. Julie, the checks are in the mail
Dear Joyce, I’m so glad things are progressing so well. We have the note on Brandon posted in the pacu to remind everyone to keep you all in their prayers. I pray for you all and look forward to more good news soon. LOve, Susan Memorial Pembroke
Glad to hear our hero’s made it through surgey Ok. I know it is going to be a very rough road with lots of ups and downs. Mike, stay strong and hang in there because they both really need you right now. Your are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Let us know if there is anything we can do from Flordia. Your Fire Department family is on your side. Give the both of them a kiss and hug for us. The Niosi’s
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything at all please don’t hesitate to call. I was just at PGH Tuesday and I sat in the parking lot thinking of you guys wondering how things were going… It seems like just yesterday we were looking at him with all the tubes and wires in the incubator and here we are again – 20 some odd pounds later and thousands of miles away. Stay strong! Love, Stephanie
Glad to hear the surgery went well. Your Ft.Lauderdale family are all praying for you. Mike stay strong, Im sure it’s really difficult for you being at both of there sides right now. Stay positive. We are all here for you. We Love You Man, The Robertson’s
Thanks for the update.. they have been in our thoughts and prayers. will look for update daily.. Please give our regards to all of the family there.
Glad to hear that everything went well. Keep us posted lots of love and kisses.
We are happy to hear that everything is going well, keep updating this page as often as possible. Love you both.
Hope everything is going good. Hope to hear more updates soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so glad to hear things are getting better there.Hang in there.You are all in our prayers day and night.Tell Brandon Grandpa and Grandma Nolan miss him and love him very much.We have so much to be grateful for!
Julie: What a great update! We were excited to hear that you had been released from the hospital and that Brandon has been moved out of ICU. All of this can only mean one thing – everyone’s prayers are helping to bring all of you home sooner.
Hello all! I am glad to hear that everything went and is still going good up there. I love and miss all of u and I can’t wait till everyones home and healthy! I just want to let Julie and Brandon know that I pray for you both every night and I can’t wait to see both of you. I wish the two of you nothing but luck for everything in the future. Love Always~ Aunt Jac
To Brandon and Julie From Uncle Josh and Aunt Jamie I hope you two were able to spend some time together today. Julie great update! We got some bubblies for you brandon! Get better soon little peanut or should i say king baby nolan of the world! Hope you are feeling better too julie!
Joyce, I,m so glad Brandon and Julie and Brandon came through surgery so well. We all at MHP send our prayers for both a speedy recovery. Love, Jan
Everyone down here is thinking of you guys up there … WE are praying for you everyday…….
Mike keep up the good work . Stay strong….
Julie, Mike and King Baby Nolan, Thanks for the update. I think of you guys often and pray for you constantly. Julie and Mike you are two of the bravest and strongest people I know. You have handled this whole thing with such strength. Everyone at the office keeps asking me how things are going. i know before we all know it you will be back in S. FLa and King Baby Nolan will be all over the place. Keep the faith and stay strong. The fish are waiting.
Glad to hear everything is going good, you’ll stay in our prayers, dont hesitate to call if you need anything! much love, Matt and Adriana
Hi, sweet King Baby Nolan. Grammy made it home safely and finally figured out how to get into the website. I am glad you are doing a little better each day, I heard you got to wear your new shoes and enjoyed some talking books.I think of you all the time and pray that your recovery is speedy and before you know it you’ll be back having fun at your new apartment.Make sure you drink and eat lots. Hugs and kisses, Love to Mommy and Daddy, you’re both fantastic! Julie I hope you’re doing better and Mikey I hope you’re getting some rest. I had so many phone calls the day after I returned that I had to change batteries twice – so many people are thinking of you all, praying and wishing the best for you.Say hi to Grandma and Poppa for me, I know they help brighten each day. Love You.
We’re rootin’ for you little guy! Mike and Julie we hope you are all doing okay.
So glad to hear you are all doing well, Mommie too. Your Grammy Palma tells me how you are every day. I pray for you all
Mike, Julie, and Brandon…We’re so glad to hear the surgery went well. You guys have always been in my family’s prayers since Brandon was born. Keep the faith, stay strong. And don’t forget, your fire department family is also praying for you and looking forward to a happy homecoming. Love The Morans…Danny, Teresa, Daniel and Christian
We are so glad to hear that Brandon and Julie are doing well. You all are in our prayers.
Just got home from the cottage and were glad to see things are going so much better All our prayers are with you and Julie you feel better soon The pictures of Brandon are great Keep the good things going Love to you all
Glad to hear things are going well. We think of all of you everyday. The pictures were amazing, Julie you and Brandon look great. Lots of Love
Hello to all of you, we are at bakers using their computer and reading all the info and pictures. we are with you in prayers and love. We will be with you by letter soon.
Hello! I am holding all of you in my prayers. I am glad that things are getting better. Tell Brandon that I will play with him all he wants when he gets all better. I love you guys and wish that everything will goes as planed. Let me know if you need anything! I’ll be there for you guys! Love always, Jenny
Wow!!! What words come to mind are strength courage dedication and LOVE. These are only a few to describe your commitment to each other. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day and are grateful they have been answered. We are glad that Brandon and Julie are doing well every day. Mike, I am very proud of you, and your family you all are truly blessed. Stay strong and of a cheerful heart – the greatest of all is LOVE. Hugs and kisses and a speedy home coming. Brandon, what a beautiful smile you have!!! See you soon. With love always……..
Dear Joyce and family, It makes me cry every time I open this site Your family is a shining example to us all of what family is all about. I have kept you all in my prayers and believe it or not a friend of ours from church got a liver transplant yesterday in Miami. He has been critical for three weeks so two new transplant recipients on my mind always. So glad to hear everything is progressing so well, not fast enough for all of you I’m sure but sounds like you are a strong team. Looking forward to new updates. Know that lots of people are praying and send our love.
Dear Joyce, Julie, Mike and Brandon, It is so good to see that things are going well. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Everyone at MHP is praying and sending their best to you. I will keep them posted on your progress. God bless all of you! Much love and many prayers! Laura
Hi guys, just wanted you to know that I am thinking of all of you and wishing the very best. You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. You are all very brave and strong and will get through it all with flying colors. Take care and my very best wishes and love go out to all of you.
Wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you and praying for all of you constantly. Thanks for the updates, as it’s nice to know how you are all progressing.
Glad things are going better. I have you all in my prayers. Miss you and hope to see you soon.
Brandon…I feel like I know you. I know your Granny Kathy and Great Poppi very well and I hope to meet you soon. You look like an angel and I know you really are one. I pray for you every day and know that some day you will be chasing Great Dave and Poppi all over the place; and me too, I hope. Love and kisses to you and your remarkable Mommie and Daddy. Nancy
We keep looking at all the pics and the journal!!! thanks for updating us! you guys all look great and are holding your own! julie.. u are doing great.. remember when you had your c section the pain… its the same now.. give it some time to heal! you have a great husband and a wonderful family that is all behind you!!! keep up the good work! Brandon is the cutest in that wagon!!! we love you!! courtney
I am so pleased to hear of Brandon and Julie’s progress…what beautiful pictures…my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time…it is wonderful to see how close your family is and how supportive you are of each other…please know that our prayers are with you for a full and speedy recovery…looking forward to your return home to South Florida…Love, Nancy and Family
Just looking at the new pictures – he’s looking much perkier! glad to hear he and Julie are doing well.
Wow! Every new update and picture shows so much progress. To see Brandon up and in the wagon was so encouraging. Glad to hear all is well. We continue to keep you in our prayers and look forward to everyone getting out of the hospital and back together again even if it has to be in Pittsburg. Before you know it you will be back home for good. Hang in there! love to you all
We are so grateful for all the positive news we keep hearing between our walls at the hospital. Not a days goes by that we don’t think of you all. Sending lots of love,support and strength you way from your MHP family .
Good morning, King Baby Nolan. I am glad that you were given a little medicine to help you get a good night’s sleep, as I hope it will make you feel much better today. Grammy was just watching Dora and Red Rooster had a sore throat, but he took all his medicine and drank lots of fluids just like you are supposed to and now he is all better, just like you will be soon! Love to Mom, Dad, Grandma and Papa, I know they are all working extra hard to help you feel better and be able to get you back to your new apartment as soon as they can!
Glad to hear that everything was a success. Everyone around here is pulling for you. I’m sure it’s tough to be away for so long, so if you need anything please feel free to ask. Take care stay strong.
Brandon and family..We love you and miss you we hope to see your smiling face very soon… Sending you all of of love from Georgia
Julie and Brandon..Our prayers are with you daily..We are so happy to read that you are doing so well… Stay strong Julie you are someone to admire…the pictures are wonderful..Hope to see you all real soon
Hi you guys, we are glad to hear that every thing is going good. We know you have been planning this for a very long time, and before you know it you’ll be back in Florida. Mike compared the post surgery days to the RE46 shifts. I remember those days like yesterday, but remember every thing after RE46 is a walk in the park. God bless you both for the care and dedication you have, and continue to give Brandon. I have met many different people from many different cultures, but you guys are AMAZING. Stay strong, love form the de Winter family (sorry this e-mail is a little bit late).
Hey Mike, I just read the updated news, we are praying for him each day. I showed his picture to my little son Aiden, so he knows who he’s praying for. Keep hanging in there, you are going through something very difficult- but you’ll all make it through just fine. I hope -B- has a better day tommorow. Give him a 40 and tell him to drink up. Matt
Dear Nolan family, My prayers are with you and I hope Brandon is getting better. I cant imagine how someone so little can cope with all this. God Bless all his care givers and the Dr’s.
I always check this site on my day off. Pray that by now the fever is long gone. For a kid who I’m sure you limited fluids for two years and now is supposed to drink a ton, he must be confused and surely not used to drinking so much. I feel for you all but one day at a time. Easy for me to say, hard for you all to get through. But God is faithful and he will surely hold you close in these hard times. We keep each other posted on all the progress at the hospital-MHP and everyone sends their love and prayers for you all.
Julie,Mike and Brandon, Don’t make me come up there. You know what Brandon needs. He needs to see Doc’s fish and have an adjustment and the infection will be gone.A little hot sauce goes a long way. Julie and Mike hang in there.I hope Mike gets some sleep soon.
Dear Julie and Mike, I check everyday to see how my Baby King Nolen is doing, I miss you all so much. Marissa prays everyday in chapel at school for Brandon. All our prayers are with you. What hero’s you all are! Sandy
Glad to hear that Brandon may be able to go home soon. Many staff members are keeping you all in their thoughts and prayers for your continued positive recovery. Love to all, Nancy and Family
We are glad to here that Brandon is doing better and he is at home with you guys. I’m sure he is very happy about that. The fact that he will now get cholate and pizza will lift his spirits and his weight. LOL Please send some of that cold weather back to us as it is hot as hell here. We konw that it has bben very hard on on all of you but hoepfully from here on out it will get eaiser. We pary every day for a speedy recovery.
Thank God he is home, we have been praying for all of you. I bet he is really happy to be home. Thank you for keeping us update. If you need anything let us know! Natasha, Mike and Mia Bucher
I am so happy to hear that Brandon is home!! I know that you guys are doing your best out there and i’m sure Brandon is more than grateful!! I still think about all of you all the time in hopes that you will return to Florida soon!!! Take care of eachother!!
We are so happy to hear Brandon got to go home. Jamie is very good about keeping us up to date on the latest. Our whole church is praying for you all. Please Keep posting pictures, we love to see them. Love, Grandma Robin and Papa Mark
I was getting ready to send a pair of shoes so Brandon could go home, but I am glad he found his. i know it was the thought of me coming up there that did it.Tell Brnadon I am looking for a frog for the fish tank. And as soon as you guys come home, it’s my house for a game. Keep up the good work, Brandon have a slice for me, mmmmmmm real pizzer!!!!!
Got the good word that Brandon is in his new home We are so happy Keep up the good work We are praying for you all constantly Love to you all
Brandon, Julie, Mike and my special friend, Joyce !! I have been out of internet touch — been to Maine !! I was so excited to hear that Brandon is out of the hospital and all updates! You have no idea how your journaling helps those who think and pray for you all the time ! I thank you from my heart! Keep up the fantastic work you have been doing , try and rest, heehee, and know you are all loved !
THINKING OF YOU ALWAYS, SENDING YOU HUGS AND KISSES HOPE BRANDON IS EATING AND DRINKING MORE EVERY DAY AND THAT JULIE IS GAINING HER APPETITE BACK AND FEELING STRONGER. HOW ABOUT A NEW UPDATE. THANKS XOXO POPPI
Dear Julie, Mike, Jim and Joyce: I cannot believe the improvements that have been made! He and you Julie look wonderful; Bradon looks thrilled to be out of there (except for the mask in the car). I just read all of the journal entrys and got a little teary seeing the photos. You guys have been through a lot, and I am so glad to hear that he is going home. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. -Lauren
Hi Brandon, its my Birthday today and I sure am thinking about you!! Aunt Karen cooked me a nice dinner, sure wish you were here to enjoy it with me. Hope it won’t be long until you can come see me. I love you so much and miss you!! Love, MeMa
Dear Brandon, This one is for you….Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and soooooo are you!! I love you little man. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO Kamryn
Good morning King Baby, so wonderful to see some new pictures of you! I’m glad you are drinking lots so you are feeling better…keep up the good work, dad, too. I can just picture eveyone running around…sip, sip, sip!!! Love to you all, miss you.
Dear brandon, I hope u get well soon and that u can get back home soon. From your awsome cousin kyle +)
Hi Brandon: You look so cute and I can’t wait to hug you. Keep up the good work and eat and drink everything you are told to…and get back to Florida soon. Lots of hugs and kisses. I have a cute little dog, Rocco, who would like to send wet kisses too…and little squeaky barks!!
So good to hear that you are finally out of the hospital. So glad Joyce that you can be there to lend your helping hands. You guys are doing an amazing job handling all that you have to do. It all seems a little overwhelming. But one day at a time and before you know it it will be behind you. I just had to go in and do a case. Laura sends her love, we were talking abot you guys. Were you ears burning? Wish we could do something to ease the load but know that we are thinking of you all and keep you in our prayers.
Hello all,I must say it took me a while to figure out this internet messaging stuff. Anyway we have really enjoyed the pictures and updates on this website. We love you all and continue to keep you all in our prayers.
Just wanted to drop by and say hi to u all!!! hope you are doing well!! how is the weather? (cold??) keep taking care of eachother!! always thinking about u!!!
We are very glad to hear you guys are out of the hospital. Continue to be strong, we continue to pray for all of you. God Bless, Danny, Teresa, Daniel and Christian Moran
I miss you sooooo much. Tell daddy to let you watch dora anytime to want. Start looking for the mail man i am sending you something special! Are you using your bubbles? Call me. I love you! 🙂
Brandon, Julie and Mike – Sending you our best wishes from Seattle. You all look so good in the pictures on this site. Thinking of you often. Continue on the road to recovery. – Rene and Bob
Hi, King Baby. I’m so glad you are doing such a good job drinking and taking your medicine! I hope you are having fun with all your new projects – is the new apartment full with stickers yet? I’m glad to know mommy is feeling a little better and daddy is getting a little more sleep. I bet you keep them busy all the time!I love you and miss you…Lots of hugs and kisses
HI LITTLE DARLINGS, HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GOOD WEEK. I MADE IT TO UPS ON FRI. SO TELL BRANDON TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT LATE WED. SPOKE TO SHERRI AND MORE MENU’S ARE IN THE MAIL.LOOKS LIKE YOUR HAVING INDIAN SUMMER AT 85 TODAY,WARMER THAN US. I WAS HAPPY TO SEE RENE AND BOB WROTE. MISS AND LOVE YOU XXXXXXXXXXXX
Mike, Please call us or update your journal to let us know how Brandon is doing.
Julie, Mike and Brandon, oops, King Baby Brandon, sorry, Hope you are all doing well. Just dropped by to say hi and see how goes it. Julie you would be proud of me the Halloween decorations are up and have been for 10 days. I am sure you would have to change some cause, well you know, still trying to locate a white frog for the fish tank. If you think it’s cold now give it a couple of weeks. will send a space heater for you(just kidding) Keep up the good work.
hi julie.mike and brandon, wishing you all the best. come home soon i am mom’s friend elaine. sending lots of love and kisses.
Hi, King Baby Nolan! It’s almost pumpkin time, I bet you’re new apartment looks very cute all decorated for Halloween. How do you like the cold weather in Pittsburgh? I bet Mommy is very cold, make sure you give her an extra snuggle to keep her warm. Aunt Ang is here with me and sends a big hug and kiss to you, Mommy and Daddy. We love you lots and miss you.
Mike,Julie and Brnadon. Sorry it took so long to write. Glad to hear all is pretty much going as planned. I read your messages all the time. Brandon is so lucky to have such great parents. Mike, Nothing new at the FD. SOS. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you… Kim and Bill
hi brandon i hope y r feeling bttr ant mommy too i miss u and hope to see u soon i pray for u all as much as i can and i could b part of ur support team just cause i favent seen u dosent mean i dont love u and miss u ill rite ssoon i love u all grandpa mike
hi brandon how r u today i hope ur getting better and will b abl to come soon i hope ur mommy and daddy r ok too i hope u get better soon so i can c u i pray for u and mommy and daddy all the time i bought a special kite for u to fly when u get home maybe we can fly it together feel better and im so proud of ht a big boy u r love to all grandpa mike
Hi Mike, Julie, and my little buddy Brandon!! I’ve missed seeing you guys in the restaurant so much, Brandon always cheers me up when you come in… At least I get to keep tabs on Brandon when the rest of the family comes in…Lots of hugs and kisses! 🙂
Just checking in…your bus that I promised you is on its way! Love you
Dear Brandon,Julie and Mike It is ok that you miss i still love you 🙂
Dear Brandon,Julie,and Mike srry about the first letter i said it wrong i meant to say it is ok that u missed my b-day because i loved the letter. =)
Dear Brandon, I just wanted to say that the red sox won there game against Boston. From your cousin Kyle=)
P.S from last letter Kayln is going to state championships in three days i hope u r doing well little man. 😉
Hey guys Hope all is well been thinking about you guys alot.We have been going on the site to check up.Brandon looks great.. Julie glad to here you are feeling beter..Mike if you need anything let me know my father has been asking…You all are in our prayers….
Hi everyone!! hope you are all adjusting to the cold weather!! (better u than me!!!) i’m glad brandon got to go trick or treating…it would be hard to take that away from him!! can’t wait to see pics of the giraffe!! hope you start to feel better soon julie!!! take care the three of u,,always thinking about u! looking forward to the luncheon tomorrow!! keep warm!!! 🙂
Dear Brandon,Glad to hear you had fun trick or treating with your daddy.I hope you show everyone your costumes pictures and your HUGE pumpkin.Try to stay inside,because its tooooo cold for you outside!Be a good boy and eat and drink alot so we can see how big you are getting.Brandon we love you sooooo much! Love,Grandpa and Grandma Nolan
Just wanted to say hi, Brandon, Grammy misses you and the cold weather! You and mommy and daddy are lucky to be enjoying the winter this year as it’s still in the high 80’s here. I really felt it when I got to Ft. Pierce! Have fun snuggling with mommy and daddy! Love you
Hey brandon did you get to see snow today? Send some cold weather to me! Miss you! xoxoxox
To the King, Julie and Mike, THis too shall pass, many, many prayers are going your way. Julie , Happy Birthday!!! You didn’t bug me every five minutes with your count down, I still remembered. I will have a slice of cake for you tomorrow and don’t forget the cappuccino. Mike did you remember, cause you have to live with her.
How is Brandon doing? Please update journal.
Hi, Brandon, Mike and Julie. We had such a great time at the car wash today, though I’m sure we will all be very tired tomorrow. The weather was great and the team worked hard,it was a big success! We were all thinking of you today and many new people that we met now have you in their prayers. Love you and miss you-Hope things are improving a little bit each day. XOXXOXO
Hi King baby Nolan! How do you like the snow? Chris, mark and baby reba wish they were there. Christopher had so much fun washing cars on saturday, but i am still hurting! LOL! I am trying to plan another car wash for the first weekend of Dec. Are you starting to get ready for x-mas? Santa is watching! Uncle Josh says hi and he misses you. I love you! 🙂
HI LITTLE GUY, HOPE YOU MOMMY AND DADDY GOT TO MAKE A SNOWMAN YESTERDAY.GRAMMY IS BUSY LOOKING FOR YOUR SHEETS.TODAY I GOT A BIG GIFT BASKET FILLED WITH LOTS OF FOOD AND THANKSGIVING TREATS, FROM THE DANIA FIREFIGHTERS WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU SHORTLY.I’M WORKING ON THE W/E PHOTOS FOR YOUR DAD. XOXO AND LOVE ALWAYS.
Happy Thanksgiving Brandon, Mike and Julie! Our prayers are with all of you! Our daughter Sara has her whole third grade class praying for all of you! love, Matt and Adriana Green
Thanks for the update even thougth the news was not good we will keep praying that all will turn out well. Brandon is lucky to have such caring parents. Thinking of you…
Mike — Just married 3 weeks ago. My wife and I offer your family up in our church each Sunday for prayers. Hang in there. Your brothers and sisters back home support and pray for you. Stay strong for your family. God will take of the rest.
Dear Mike,Julie and Brandon, I just went through the web site here. I’m glad I did because although I always read the updates on the Dept. email, the pics kind of hit me hard. You three are the strongest trio ever. I admire you all. You’re all in my family’s prayers.Stay strong. Needless to say, let me know if there is anything I can do. Tom,Tracey,Hailey and Hannah Major
hi brandon im sorry i havent wrote u sooner iv been in the hospital most of november and am saying at my moms and my sisters on the weekends im sorry to fear youve been feeling bad and hope your better soon i pray for u all the time and hope u can come home to fl soon i saw your halloween pictures what a great looking giraffe i didnt know it was really u maybe u could send me a pictures sometime well u keep getting better and ill wrrite u as soon as i can ilove u all grandpa mike
To the King and his parental units, Brandon by know daddy has built the biggest and best snowman ever. Mike you know how to do that right? You see you start with a snowball and then roll it, never mind you’ll figure it out.Anyway, hope you got some sleep and the snow has stopped. Keep on healing!
Hi Mike, I don’t know if you remember me, but I used to work in the peds er at Broward. Im am working at Philadelphia Childrens Hospital now. Gonzo forwarded this to me. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Leigh lgagern@aol.com
Hi big boy!!!! I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH and I MISS YOU LOTS!!!! I’m praying for you everyday that you get better, I know you will you’re so strong. Christmas is coming!!!! Are you excited??? Santas going to come!!!!!! Did daddy make your Snowman family???? I love you Brandon with all my heart!!! Juile and Mike I love you guys too A LOT!!! I’m praying for you. I miss you! Love Always, your cousin Kalyn
Dear brother, As humans perceive this trial with hope and fear, with joy and sadness I see you as you are: a perfect child of God, blessing each person with love, strength and life. The divine life of God is a current of healing and miracles. Your body responds to this current of Life and a Miracle of Healing is now! I am with you at all times holding your hand. I love you.
DEAR BRANDON,ARE YOU BEING A GOOD BOY AND TAKING ALL YOUR MEDICINE? I HOPE SO CAUSE SANTA WILL BE THERE IN 2 WEEKS FROM TODAY AND HE ONLY BRINGS LOT OF SURPRISES TO GOOD BOYS LIKE YOU! WISH YOU WERE HERE TO HAVE FUN WITH…MISS YOU AND YOUR MOMMY AND DADDY TOO XOXOXO
Julie and Mike, we are praying for you guys, sorry Brandon was in the hospital. We are always thinking of you and praying for you. Thank you for keeping us updated. If there is anything you need please let us know.
Julie and Mike, Just wanted to let you know that we have been thinking about you and we are so happy that you are doing well. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. your neighbors, Steve and Erica lamourts@bellsouth.net
Just dropping in to say hello. I miss you all sooo much. Glad to hear Brandon is doing a little better. Lolo says HI! too:)
BURR….GLAD WERE HERE. DAVE TURNED ON THE PITT. GAME TODAY AND WE SAW ALL THAT SNOW…I SURE DON’T ENVY YOU. THE RAINS PRE EMPTYED THE CAR WASH BUT I’M SURE THEY WILL TRY AGAIN SOON, LAST TIME WAS SO GOOD.HOW IS BRANDON DOING? WE WOULD LOVE AN UPDATE. GIVE HIM SOME LOVIN FROM US…MISS YOU GUYS.XOXO
Hey Mike, Julie, and Brandon, Hope you are all enjoing the snow. We miss you guys and hope to have you back soon. Have a happy Christmas and baby Nunez can’t wait to have Brandon back. Chris
Hello Mike,Julie and Brandon. We Hope you all are doing well, and we wish you a very Merry Christmas. God Bless you Medina Family
Hi,Brandon.. Your package was picked up today so you should get it in a couple of days. I hope you and mommy and daddy are feeling ok. We have a big cold front, I actually am wearing a sweatsuit! Love to you all. xoxoxo
Mike and Julie my thoughts and prayers are with you. Happy bithday to little Brandon. Hope to hear from you soon Mike. Bill Heller
Happy Birthday Brandon! You’re 3 now, what a Big Boy! Hope you enjoy the package I sent you. Love you XOXOXO
Hi Brandon, We wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday. Wow! We can not believe that you are turning 3 today. Here’s hoping that you had a great day with many more to come.
Happy Birthday Brandon! We hope you had a fabulous birthday! You are always in our prayers. Keep getting stronger! Love, Janice, Scott, Meagan, and Zach
TELL MOM AND DAD THAT WERE WORKING ON THE BOOKS AND I’M WAITING ON AN E-MAIL TO SOME QUESTIONS I ASKED THEM.I HOPE YOUR KEEPING WARM AND TRYING SOME NEW FOODS. I WILL BE SENDING A SURPRISE PACKAGE TO YOU THIS WEEK WE LOVE AND MISS YOU LOTS.GIVE US A CALL SOON XOXO
Hi Julie, Brandon, and Mike, Brandon is a Beautiful child! My thoughts and Prayers have been with you and will continue to be. Best of luck and love through the year and beyond, Molly (Joyce’s Friend)
Julie, Mike, and Brandon, You are an amazing family that has been through what no family should ever be faced with. From everything that we have heard, we can only imagine the day to day ups and downs, always hoping and praying for Brandon’s full recovery and return to south Florida. Brandon, you are a gorgeous little boy and we hope that your great days FAR outnumber your bad days. All our love, Derick, Rebecca, and Myles Armstrong ps. we LOVE the towel-taco pic 🙂
Hello…Just dropping in to let you know we are thinking of you all. I hope everything is going good up there and that we hear from you all soon:) Love an miss you guys XOXOXO
Hi, everybody….Grammy is recouperating from yesterday!!! We had a great day and almost perfect weather. We met so many new people and all of them will keep you in their prayers. Hope you are all well, I miss you and hope to hear from you soon.Love you xoxo
Hi Guys, Was sitting here thinking of you all so I figured I would drop a line to you. trying to get the golf tournament going and find sponsors. We are all working hard to get it done, so no worries. Hope the King is doing better keep us posted.+
Hi Guys hope all is well. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers, god bless you all. We wish Brandon the very best and hope you are home soon.
BRANDON,DID YOU GET TO PLAY IN ALL THAT SNOW AND MAKE THE SNOWMAN FAMILY? IT’S SURE BENN VERY COLD UP THERE,KEEP WARM, THE MAILMAN IS BRING YOUR BOOK CARD THIS WEEK..SO YOU CAN SHOP AGAIN. HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THE EASTER BUNNY WILL BE THERE IN 3 WEEKS…HE WILL NEED TO WEAR A COAT UP THERE TO DELIVER ALL YOUR TREATS! MISS AND LOVE YOU XOXO HOW BOUT A PHONE CALL, THX.
Hey everybody, just dropping by to say hello:) Hope you are all doing well. Love and miss you;)
HI BRANDON.HOW ARE YOU?WE ALL LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH!REMEMBER EASTER IN JUST 2 DAYS!WELL SEE YOU SOON!LOVE YOU! BY!
Hi brandon, its your awesome cousin Kyle here. I just thought i would message you and see how your doing, and also if ill see you in easter little man. Well this was a message from your cousin Kyle, get home soon +), =), :), @), =], =}, bye!!!!!!
Hey Mike, I hope all is well. Best of wishes and happy Easter.
hey brandon how r u i miss u very much and hope to see u soon i wouls have wrote u sooner but ive been having computer preblems and then i had to spend a few days in the hospital no fun there right. i hope ur mommy ans daddy r well i tries to call a couple of times but i had to leave a message my new phone # is 9544332966 and new email is ncognito86@bellsouth.net i really miss u all and hope to see u soon i love u very much grandpa mike;)
hi big boy how u doin i was just looking at ur pictures smoe of them really made me laugh i sure miss u and i hope things r better for u all ill be glad when u can come back to fla and back to ur house and we can b buddies i think about u all the time and pray for u all,feel better and rember grandpa mike always loves u by for now gpm
Hey rocket man, you tell those Doctors up there not to make me come up there. I’ll give them a rocket they will never forget. Still looking for the frog.
Hello Brandon,Julie and Mike, Hope you guys are staying warm. We all are thinking of you guys, praying that God will give you strength and healing everyday. Hope to see you all soon. God Bless
Hey guys just wanted to let you know we’re thinking of you. You are both amazingly strong, and so is that little hero of your’s. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Hi Brandon I just wanted to say that I miss you and I hope to see you soon.So just call me.Ok.See you soon.Bye Brandon + Julie and Mike. =/ * **]
Today a speaker on our in-house TV in my retirement community is named Branden Nolan!! I think often about you all, but especially today! Hope things are going as smoothly as possible.
Just wanted to say hi and let you guys know that we at Broward General nite shift ER still ask about you guys and keep you in our prayers! Love Barb
What a special day! It’s hard to believe it’s been a year. Happy transplant day! You are so special to all of us and mommy and daddy are the best! Everyone here is thinking of you and we all hope that you will get to come home real soon…Connie and Billy send their love, too. Buddy sends a big wet kiss! I love you and pray every night that each day brings you better health and good things come your way. I was just looking at some of your new pictures and must say you are the cutest grandson a grammy could have!! I hope you have a big celebration today and give mommy and daddy lots of extra hugs and smooches!!
happy birthday to u with ur new kidney ino ull have many more i miss u lots and cant wait to see u again keep getting better so u can come home soon…bye for now love grandpa mike
CONGRATES ON YOUR 1ST KIDNEYVERSARY! It is hard to believe that it has already been a year since your transplant. Brandon – it appears that you had a wonderful time at the zoo and aquarium. We loved the slimey snake picture! Take care and come home soon.
WOW,GREAT NEW PHOTO’S AT THE ZOO AND DINNER . THANKS, MOMMY AND DADDY PLANNED THE PERFECT DAY. LOVE AND MISS YOU, LOOKING FOWARD TO YOU COMING HOME SOON.
I MISS YOU BRANDON!!! I use goodsearch every time I search for something now and I have told as many of my friends as I can up here at John Carroll University! I hope you love being back at home; I know you had many people missing you. I really and truly do miss seein you every week at On the Border. I will forever remember you and your awesome parents. Remember to always listen to them because they know what’s best! Julie and Mike, if you have the time, send me an email sometime. My email is wdunbar09@jcu.edu; I’m always checking it! Well, miss you all and hopefully I’ll see you all soon!
We are so happy that you are finally home! We are sorry that someone stole the money out of your box, but we will work hard at the South Plantation Fall Festival to replace it. We love you.
I’m not related but share the same last name as the courageous Brandon Nolan. What a great kid and wonderful family. I will pray for Brandon to get well soon. I’m honored to share the same last name as Brandon and his mom and dad.
i hope you are doing good
Mike, You and your family are in our prayers. Hope to see you soon. God bless little Brandon.
Hi…my husband just told me about your little one…i just have a baby and i can immagine how you can felling(sorry for my english)..We just made a donation and i will still pray for Brandon every night so he will 100% strong!!!…One big kiss for him from my little daughter Nicole(4 month old)..
Here is to the old days at Decatur! Email me sometime.
Hello Brandon, It’s almost time for Halloween and trick or treating. Send pictures of you in your costume. Guess what? Ken and I got a puppy. Her name is Calli. She’s white and has black spots and one black eye patch. I’ll send you pictures. I wish you could see her and play with her. She needs a playmate. The next time you come to Pittsburgh, you have to meet Calli. OK? Have a good October. Stay well. Eat your veggies and drink your milk!! 🙂 Miss you Brandon. Tell mom and dad hello for us and let them know we have a vacancy next door….come move back!!!! Love you, Lori and Ken
Dear Brandon, You are such a sweet guy and special friend of my daughter, Meagan in Ms. Mary’s Pre-K class at Creative Child Learning Center. You have been one of the highlights of this year for her. Wishing you the best for your 3rd annual Golf Tournament and Auction this Saturday. We love you!
Julie…it’s NIKKI.. PLEASE CALL ME AT 805-624-2039 I would love to help you guys out. I will be praying for little Brandon every day. I miss you and I hope to hear from you soon. God Bless
Hi Nolan Family, Brandon looks great! Mom n Dad too. would love to meet Brandon one day. Hope all is well with you. Hope you have a great Memorial Day.
Hi Julie, I hope Brandon is doing well. How are u? would love to hear from you:) allysondawn@hotmailcom