Michelle Celia Callanan (Bunton)

14th June 1974 – 26th December 2008

Michelle Celia Callanan

(

Bunton

)

Tuesday 6th January 2009

St Pius X, Heidelberg Heights

A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF

Messages Posted on Howsisbunny.com

Jane Montgomery Dunkelberg

2/01/2009 3:43:39 PM

I am so sorry. Dear Sean, I remember when you were in ﬁrst

grade at East Side. I was not your teacher but I knew you

well because of teaching with your dad. I have such fond

memories of John’s year at East Side and watching you kids

grow up. We have (slightly)kept in touch via Christmas cards.

I just received their card today (1/2/09) and read about

Bunny’s illness. I pulled up the website and realized what

had happened. My heart goes out to you and to John and

Libby. Love, Jane Montgomery Dunkelberg Submitted By:

Jane Montgomery Dunkelberg

Simmonne

2/01/2009 2:00:38 AM

for Sean Hi Sean, I am one of Cindy’s close friends from

her Mother’s group, and I had the enjoyment of meeting

Michelle on several occassions (as a part of Cindy’s ‘girl

gang’!). Cindy has shared with me, on a few occasions, the

special relationship you and Michelle have had with Archer

(and no doubt, with Julia too). This relationship (as conveyed

to me by Cindy) tells me that both Michelle and yourself

possess true quality of character, which doesn’t disappear

with death, because the imprint of it remains, in hearts and

in minds. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. Sim-

monne. Submitted By: Simmonne

Elicia

1/01/2009 7:13:16 AM

Sean I actually wanted to send Bunny a message just to let

her know I am thinking of her, but unfortunately I was too

late. I was fortunate enough to meet bunny a couple of

times and she seemed like such a lovely, easy going person,

and I remember that huge smile she had on her face

showing off her rock after you two got engaged. I truly am

thinking of you often and wishing you all the best for the next

few days as i can’t even begin to imagine what it would be

like to say goodbye to the love of you life and best friend,

even is she is just in the next room. (meg’s friend) Submitted

By: Elicia

Lucy

1/01/2009 6:00:09 AM

Hi Sean I found out from Cindy and have been really upset

for days. Today was the ﬁrst day I could face the website

and wanted to say to you that I am so sorry to hear about

Chelles. Although she wasnt directly my sister in law I always

felt close to her and loved her very much. We are in Uk at

the moment but have put a request to return earlier as I re-

ally want to be with Chelles on 6th Jan. Please take care of

yourself. Love Eric Lucy and Abby xx Submitted By: Lucy

Tracie (Bunton) Lacey

1/01/2009 5:20:55 AM

Shell Bell Dear Sean, My thoughts are with you. I heard of the

passing of my little cousin from my brother. I was shocked

to hear she had suffered from the same terrible illness as my

Aunty C . I havent been in contact with Shell for many years

,so only have memories of a little girl,who loved life and her

family. I have been reading all about the Gorgeous young

woman who she grew into and how loved she was. She is

with her Mum and her Aunty Hihene (Irene ) now and at rest.

Tracie Submitted By: Tracie (Bunton) Lacey

Michelle (Youngie)

31/12/2008 3:59:44 PM

My thoughts go out to you Sean, your family and Bunny’s

family at this difﬁcult time. I worked with Bunny at Med-

ibank. When I joined the company in 2001, Bunny instantly

welcomed me and made me feel part of the team - that

was how Bunny was. Wicked humour, infectious smile and

the biggest heart. Over the years I worked there we shared

many laughs, girlie chats and a few nights out on the tiles.

What I loved and admired about Bunny was her sense of

self - she knew who she was, what she wanted and what

she believed in - and from that she never wavered. Bunny’s

beautiful legacy to all who knew her will always burn bright.

Bless Ya Bunny Youngie (Michelle Young) xx Submitted By:

Michelle (Youngie)

Blog Posts by Sean

Times like these

Jan 3

Written by: Sean

3/01/2009 11:12 PM

The Foo Fighters couldn’t have

described my day better...

it’s times like these you learn to live

again

it’s times like these you give and

give again

it’s times like these you learn to

love again

it’s times like these time and time

again

What can I say but three words:

Jade and Rhys.

They continue to amaze me, let me

talk and make me laugh.

Just a simple trip to a shopping

centre (didn’t want them the only

ones without sunnies!) was a terric

experience. If Collingwood can

tackle has hard as Rhys hugs then

they’ll do alright. Jade continues to

grow up before me her warmth and

maturity gives me that quantum

of solace.

We tackled a super variety bucket

at KFC and ate way too much (you

are right hun I am Carl Williams),

but as Bun taught us we walked it

off by shopping. JL went back for

a Krispy Kreme, bless her! Bun is

very much in our thoughts, Rhys

mentioned that he and Bun still

had the Northland to home record

at 3 minutes, we tried to beat it but

we think someone was ddling with

the lights to prevent us.

Cel it was good to catch up and see

some great photos. The kids hadn’t

seen shots of me dressed as Angel

and Bun as a Can Can girl at my

30th, thanks.

We are headed surng tomorrow,

Bunny never surfed always threat-

ened to. She will be tomorrow.

I know many of you are nding

it tough, I can only talk from my

experience here (doing my personal

Doogie Howser - world’s rst blog-

ger) getting it out somewhere, no

matter what you say. It denitely

helps me.

Quantum of Solace

By Sean on 2/01/2009 7:24 PM

No I am not doing movie reviews

but I am headed out for with Skip

& Vlade to see the latest Bond ick.

The title could not be more apt in

my life at this minute.

Lieutenant Dan did a great job

today xing up things around the

house, the security/y screen door

out the back in installed I agree

with Dan when he says “I’m pretty

happy with that.”

I think most parts of the service

for Tuesday are set just need to

type them up and hand it over

to our creative team (Larry, Laz

& Hilario). Thanks Martwell for

the chat I won’t tell anyone about

biblegateway.com I promise.

Dominik Pietrzykowski

30/12/2008 9:14:07 PM

Michelle Dear Sean, you don’t know me but I worked with

Michelle at Medibank. I will miss her very much, haven’t

been at MPL for a while but she is deﬁnately a person I have

fond memories of from my 5 years there. It was always nice

to see her early in the morning all happy and that was pretty

much my coffee (pick me up for the day). She deﬁnately

had that affect on a lot of people there and I can only

imagine the loss you feel. With deepest sympathy, Dominik.

Submitted By: Dominik Pietrzykowski

Tilly & Leanne

30/12/2008 6:13:51 PM

Not much more to say than we will miss you Bunny! There will

always be a place in our hearts and thoughts of your beauti-

ful smiling face! Our hearts go out to you Sean and your

family at this time. Lots of Love, Tilly & Leanne xox Submitted

By: Tilly & Leanne

Bernie Runting (Callanan)

30/12/2008 6:04:46 PM

So Sorry Sean I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Bun-

ny, I did not get to meet her but she sounded like a beautiful

girl who you loved very much. My thoughts are with you and

all the Family. Love from Bernie (Your second cousin from

Pakenham). Submitted By: Bernie Runting (Callanan)

Ryan

29/12/2008 9:20:11 PM

Sean, I’m sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family are

coping okay. I really can’t think of much else to say. I think I’ll

go make a donation to the McGrath foundation, just to feel

a little bit useful. All the best. Ryan Submitted By: Ryan

Roy and Judy

29/12/2008 2:51:48 PM

Just got back in today 30/12 and read the email from Alan.

It was a shock for Judy and myself - especially since we

were thinking of Michelle and you very much in the lead up

to Christmas and on the Day itself. Our thoughts are with you

and the children Sean. Roy and Judy Submitted By: Roy and

Judy

Douglas Clay

29/12/2008 3:35:44 AM

It was such a shock to ﬁnd out. We used to talk and found

out we lived in the same street when we were kids. Of the

many years I have known Bunny, she has always been

happy, kind and considerate. I, we, are the better to

have known her. I will miss her. To Sean and the family, my

thoughts are with you. Doug. Submitted By: Douglas Clay

Genevieve Heasly

28/12/2008 4:40:57 AM

Angels in life Angels are with us for such a short time. They

come into our lifes and fulﬁll our needs sadly they leave far

too soon. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts Love

Gen Submitted By: Genevieve Heasly

Anna Smith

27/12/2008 2:04:43 PM

Thanks Am sitting in the hotel room in Queenstown and just

sorted the internet. The ﬁrst thing I wanted to do was check

up on Michelle. I am sorry to hear that she has passed away

but I know she is at peace. I only worked with Michelle for a

few months but she made everyday that much more worth-

while. Thanks Michelle for reminding me that lines are there

to be crossed and that joy and humour can be found in

the smallest things. Thanks Sean for providing us with the op-

portunity to send our love and best wishes when we needed

to. Bless ya Michelle as you blessed us. Anna. Submitted By:

Anna Smith

Joe & Debbie Alexander

27/12/2008 8:37:47 AM

Bunny’s passing We just received John & Libby’s Christmas

letter yesterday evening (12-26-08) and learned of Bunny’s

struggle. Pulling up the site this morning, we are stunned and

deeply saddened to see she lost her battle with cancer. Our

love, thoughts, and prayers travel half-way around the world

from Elizabethton, TN USA to Sean and all of the family. We

hope that knowing people around the world are thinking of

you brings some small comfort and peace now and during

the difﬁcult days, weeks, and months ahead. Love, Joe &

Debbie Alexander Submitted By: Joe & Debbie Alexander

A couple of small wins that meant

a lot today were being able to get

the 4th Twilight book for JL and

the perfect parallel park at the dry

cleaners. I pumped my sts like Hiro

Nakamura because I know Bun was

cheering in the passenger seat.

Can’t wait to see Jade & Rhys

tommorow.

xoxo

Sean

Good Days Bad Days

Dec 31

Written by: Sean

31/12/2008 4:32 PM

Heard this on the radio from the

Kaiser Chiefs sums up my week. At

the moment the good days are still

well in front thanks to family and

friends, I plan to keep it that way

with your help.

Thanks to those who have called or

texted me, I don’t mind the phone

calls I understand what Ryan is

feeling (see posts: re useless) Ryan

you are anything but. Your mes-

sages, blood and donations mean

a whole lot! For those who haven’t

called I can feel your support as

well, if you can’t think what to say

that’s ne to. Just post a message of

what you’re thinking or feeling it

seems to be working for me.

Thanks Chinna for the following

she recieved in a card of support

(from Henry Scott Holland 1847

-1918) couldn’t sum it up better

myself.

Death is nothing at all

I have only slipped away into the

next room

I am I and you are you

Whatever we were to each other

That we are still

Call me by my old familiar name

Speak to me in the easy way you

always used

Put no difference into your tone

Wear no forced air of solemnity or

sorrow

Laugh as we always laughed

At the little jokes we always enjoyed

together

Play, smile, think of me, pray for

Let my name be ever the household

word that it always was

Let it be spoken without effort

Without the ghost of a shadow in it

Life means all that it ever meant

It is the same as it ever was

There is absolute unbroken

continuity

What is death but a negligible

accident?

Why should I be out of mind

Because I am out of sight?

I am waiting for you for an interval

Somewhere very near

Just around the corner

All is well.

Nothing is past; nothing is lost

One brief moment and all will be

as it was before

How we shall laugh at the trouble

of parting when we meet again!

Rachel Smith

27/12/2008 4:05:51 AM

my shinning star How you have brought so much to Re-

becca and Adam’s life your are shinning star for them a

DIAMOND, and an inspiration of love and vitality to Steve

and I. My thoughts to Sean,Jade, Rhys, Orval & Marie, David,

Cindy, Archer and Julia we are always here for you All our

love Rachel & Steve xxxxxx Submitted By: rachel smith

Regina Radcliffe

26/12/2008 10:29:48 PM

I had a dream last night, in it I told her how much she made

a difference in my life. I didn’t know then, that I was really

saying good bye. She was happy and smiling. Sean, she will

watch over you. Love Regina, Dom and Joshua xox Submit-

ted By: Regina Radcliffe

Karen Jones

26/12/2008 4:15:09 PM

There’s a gorgeous new angel in heaven, she’s arrived there

to be with her mum, there’ll be a place in our hearts forever,

for the one and only beautiful Bun. To Sean, Jade, Rhys,

Sean and Michelle’s families, our love and thoughts are with

you. We will also miss her dearly. Love Troy, Jonesy and Sean.

xxx Submitted By: Karen Jones

Mandi

26/12/2008 3:58:54 PM

:~( Life is just so frigging unfair sometimes. Michelle was an

absolute bloody gem of a woman and it was an honour

and a privilege to have known her. I am a better person for

it. My heartfelt wishes and thoughts to Sean and Michelle’s

families. Love Mandi xx (who just sneezed - in her own time

as Michelle would have requested!) Submitted By: Mandi

Kate Connelly

26/12/2008 9:03:00 AM

Words cannot express how I feel at the moment but I will

try. Michelle will live forever in my heart as an inspiration to

live life to the fullest extent every day. I will encourage my

children to appreciate every day that they have and help

them to strive to be the very best people that they can be

using her as an example. She was a courageous woman

to the very last and an inspiration to me. Sean my love and

thoughts are with you, Jade and Rhys and Michelle’s family

as well as everyone else who has posted to this site. I for one

will miss her dearly. Kate Connelly Submitted By: Kate Con-

nelly

chinna

25/12/2008 11:50:58 PM

love to you To my little sis-in-law. I’ve known you since you

were 18 with your long blond spiral curled hair and that

cute tough attitude. You have become an extraordinary

friend and special little sis over the years and your beam-

ing vibrant personality will never be lost in my heart. Archer

and Julia are extra special little kids because of you and the

magical love you instilled in them and we all will love you

forever. Peace to you beautiful girl. Chinna xxxx Submitted

By: chinna

Kate Connelly

25/12/2008 9:17:24 PM

Just dropped by to let you both know that we are thinking

of you. Alan, Kate, Lachlan and Peter. Submitted By: Kate

Connelly

Kate Paynter

25/12/2008 8:17:29 PM

love and prayers our love and prayers to sean, bunny and

all the callanans. thinking of you all. love and peace - from

Mark and Kate Paynter. xx Submitted By: Kate Paynter

nick golby

25/12/2008 1:56:53 AM

merry christmas hey sean and bunny, merry christmas all the

way from norway! all our love and thoughts are with you

today and always, hope u have a merry merry christmas.

love nick and nikki Submitted By: nick golby

Happy birthday Matt. Appreciate

the support, it has been REAL

good.

Funeral Notice: 2:30pm 6th Janu-

ary 2008 at St Pius X Church

By Sean on 30/12/2008 9:33 AM

Dad and I went and spoke with Fr

Edwards at St Pius X in Waterdale

Rd. He was very helpful and we

conrmed that the funeral will be

at 2:30pm on Tuesday 6th January

2009.

Thanks for all the notices in the

paper, I’m sure you won’t mind if

I reprint them on HowIsBunny

as well.

Funeral notice will be in the paper

in time.

Donations in lieu of owers to

McGrath Foundation or Breast

Cancer Network Australia would

be appreciated. Donation envelopes

will be available.

Today I will open my iPhone and

look over the music I was playing

on Boxing Day. It will be tough

but I will be surrounded by friends.

As Matt, Dan, Cel & Mellissa can

attest I was able to pull some tears

with a few of those, some of which

were suggested by your posts

(No Marty I do not have the

Collingwood Theme song on my

iPhone).

Bless ya

Sean

How is Sean? Doing OK

Dec 29

Written by: Sean

29/12/2008 8:24 PM

Not changing the domain name

but thanks to all who are asking

“How Is Sean?” I wouldn’t have it

any other way. I know Bunny was

always worried about everyone so I

understand and appreciate it very

much.

Mum & Dad are down for few

days helping out around the house.

We have been sorting through

washing, cleaning, gardening just

normal stuff. Yes there are a lot of

memories surrounding me but they

give me comfort. It was weird head-

ing to a few shopping centres with

Mum (nothing against you Mum)

but Bunny and I did spend a lot

time shopping together. Bun would

be proud of me today I bought

a new shirt with little indecision

or procrastination, I can be quite

frustrating to shop with but Bunny

put up with it. I just said to myself

today WWBD or What Would

Bunny Do, which in this case would

be, “Hurry up and make a decision

you are starting to shit me.

(All with a smile on her face)”.

Made me smile.

Lucy, Eric and Abby

25/12/2008 1:14:52 AM

Merry x-mas Hi Sean and Chelles, thinking of you today and

sending lots of strong love to you both. Love ya guys Eric

Lucy and Abby xxx Submitted By: Lucy, Eric and Abby

All the Heaslys and Glynns

24/12/2008 7:41:55 PM

Merry Christmas Hi Bunny and Sean, We’ve managed to put

Angus (who has been spoilt rotten) off for his afternoon nap

and are thinking of you at Christmas time. God bless you

and looking forward to seeing you again soon. Submitted

By: All the Heaslys and Glynns

Karen Jones

24/12/2008 5:43:49 PM

We Wish you a Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas guys! We

will certainly be raising those glasses to the gorgeous Bunny

when we crack open the champers today and we will also

be raising our glasses to you Sean. Our Sean sends special

Christmas hugs and kisses to you both and we look forward

to seeing you very soon. Lots of love from Troy, Jonesy and

Sean.xxx Submitted By: Karen Jones

Kate Connelly

24/12/2008 5:09:22 PM

Happy Christmas Michelle and Sean - I consumed my fair

share of champagne last night and Michelle the bubbles

and happy thoughts were ﬂowing your way. Now the joke

for the day - “What do you get when you cross Santa with a

witches cat?” - “Santa Claws”. All the love and best wishes

in the world - Alan, Kate, Lachlan and Peter Submitted By:

Kate Connelly

Jade

24/12/2008 4:59:03 PM

Merry Christmas Bunny!! Love you lots Jade Submitted By:

Jade

Meg Vila Pouca

24/12/2008 3:45:08 PM

Merry Christmas Merry Christmas Bun & Sean - we’re thinking

of you both today & sending all our Christmas wishes your

way. Bun - it was so nice to spend some time with you last

night and as always you’re still more worried about others

than yourself checking that I was comfortable etc, bless ya!

You will be happy to know that you won’t be the only one

not tucking into the pork crackle today, Laz’s parents don’t

do pork for Christmas! (I know what are they thinking!) So

I will just have to have a champers for you instead :). Love

you lots & will see you again soon. Meg & Laz xxx p.s. I hope

you made David watch al the carols last night!! Submitted

By: Meg Vila Pouca

Regina Radcliffe

24/12/2008 2:57:00 PM

Christmas Wishes for Bunny & Sean & Family Wishing you a

Merry Christmas ﬁlled with oodles of Love and Hope. Love

Reggie, Dom and Joshie. xoxoxox Submitted By: Regina

Radcliffe

Alyce & Ryan

24/12/2008 2:26:03 PM

Merry Christmas Bunny & Sean!!! Why couldn’t the christ-

mas tree stand up? Because it doesnt have legs. Oh yes,

I’ve done it again!!! Thinking of you both! xox Submitted By:

Alyce & Ryan

mairs

24/12/2008 2:24:17 PM

Happy Christmas beautiful Bunny and Sean. Hope you have

a really special day together. A cast of hundreds of family

and friends will be toasting you and sending all the love and

good wishes in the world. Can’t wait to collect all the Christ-

mas Cracker jokes to share with you tomoz. Should take the

lame joke challenge to a whole new level, although Tim and

Bern have already set a high standard in that department!

Slainte! Mairs, Pete and gang xox Submitted By: mairs

I must say I continue to draw great

strength from my amazing children

who light up my days with a simple

text message or phone call. The

best example I have is a simple text

I got from them after discussing

what they wanted in their personal

notice in the paper.

“We love you bunny we will miss

you lots and lots we will always be

thinking about you love ya jade and

rhys there it is dad can’t wait till the

beach cu l8r love ya jade”

With messages like that how would

you feel?

Funeral planned for Tuesday

6th January 2008

By Sean on 28/12/2008 4:53 PM

Thanks again to all from the

support from all over Australia

and the world.

Personally I would like to thank my

family which includes Callanans,

Coxs and now Buntons for their

offers of assistance, food and shoul-

ders to cry on.

The funeral is tentatively planned

for Monday 5th January 2009,

please check back here or in the

Herald Sun for conrmation.

Bunny’s wishes were for no owers

but donations to charity again I will

provide the details soon.

If you have a fave Bunny photo

please email them to tellme@

howisbunny.com.

Notices will be in Mondays paper

but I will post them here as well.

Please enjoy your holidays as much

as you can, celebrate the end of

2008 the way Bunny would.

HowIsBunny exclusive: Monday’s

notices

Dec 27

Written by: Sean

27/12/2008 8:32 PM

Callanan (nee Bunton)

– Michelle aka Bunny

14/06/74 – 26/12/08

Bunny passed away peacefully after

a brave ght against breast cancer

with Sean, Orval, David, Matt and

Lieutenant Dan by her side. She

made this “corner of the earth” an

amazing place with her smile, vital-

ity and presence. She was ready to

be with her Mum, Curl, two amaz-

ing women now at peace together.

Beloved does not seem strong

enough for the way we all felt about

Bunny as a wife, sister, daughter,

aunty and mate. She loved life and

the people who played a part in it,

she made a huge impression on all

who knew her especially the kids.

Jade & Rhys, Archie & Julia, Eden

& Ava, Darcy & Beau, Becky &

Adam, Aimee, Zoe & Charlie, Finn

& Lily, little baby Sean and many

more were all very lucky to have

known Bunny. She loved all of you

to bits, you all had a special place in

her heart.

Bunny, I cannot express how much

you enriched the lives of Jade, Rhys

& I. Our home has been lled with

love and laughter as it will continue

to be as you have left us with so

many great memories.

Tim & Bernie

24/12/2008 1:27:51 PM

Merry Christmas Good Morning and Merry Christmas Bunny

and Sean. These are probably the worst Christmas presents

“yule” get this year: Good King Wencleslas rang to order a

pizza, the girl asked “Do you want your usual? Deep pan,

crisp and even? How do you know Santa has to be a man?

No woman is going to where the same outﬁt every year!!!

Hang in there kids, hope to catch up soon. Love Tim and

Bern. Submitted By: Tim & Bernie

Tim & Bernie

24/12/2008 1:26:22 PM

Merry Christmas Good Morning and Merry Christmas Bunny

and Sean. These are probably the worst Christmas presents

“yule” get this year: Good King Wencleslas rang to order a

pizza, the girl asked “Do you want your usual? Deep pan,

crisp and even? How do you know Santa has to be a man?

No woman is going to where the same outﬁt every year!!!

Hang in there kids, hope to catch up soon. Love Tim and

Bern. Submitted By: Tim & Bernie

rachel steve beck and adam

24/12/2008 12:50:35 PM

Big wishes sailing your way Sean & Michelle wishing you a

Merry Christmas, may all the bubbles of champayne be

droplets of rising levels ﬂoating your way, Shelly. You will be

ﬂoating at the highest by New Year I’m sure. Toasting you

both today and a special prayer too. Becky and Adam

send love and kisses can’t wait to see you. All our love and

best wishes to you both. xxxx Submitted By: rachel steve

beck and adam

Kathy Young

24/12/2008 12:11:52 PM

Merry Christmas Merry Christmas dear Bunny & Sean. May

Santa & God grant you all your wishes today. Bunny your

courage and determination are inspiring. Sean your love &

devotion are heart warming. We hope your levels keep rising

and you feel better soon. We will toast you today with a

champagne or two.Love & best wishes Kathy & Brian Young

& family Submitted By: Kathy Young

Cath and Tim

24/12/2008 2:53:26 AM

Bubbly Bubbly bubbly Hi Sean and Bunny.. Bubbly all round

on my end and lots of ching chings!!! If I give blood you will

know when and if you get mine coz you will probably end

pissed!!! Its the festive season LOL. Anyway, have a wonder-

ful day and check in again soon... Night Bunny and Sean

Submitted By: Cath and Tim

Kate Connelly

23/12/2008 9:53:30 PM

Have the bubbly in the fridge and quite a few toasts will

be made in honour of both of you. Have a wonderful day

tomorrow and I hope that the man in the jolly red suit brings

us all that we wish for - a better 2009. Love from Alan, Kate,

Lachlan and Peter Submitted By: Kate Connelly

Marcus Boere

23/12/2008 9:21:21 PM

Hey Bunny, just a quick one to let you know that you are in

my thoughts and prayers. You’ve always been a great sup-

port to me with our little talks :) can’t wait to visit you!!! ciao

for now Submitted By: Marcus Boere

Celestine

23/12/2008 8:49:51 PM

Sleepover - 2nd Shift! Hey pookie, its pookie, last night was

fun! Merry chiristmas to you my darling - have a good one

- and in the words of Emma Bunton, Victoria Beckham, the

two Mels and the ginger one, “FRIENDSHIP NEVER ENDS,

ZIG A ZIG AH!” Love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Submitted By:

Celestine

Lish

23/12/2008 8:29:12 PM

Sleepover Thanks for having me for a sleepover last night

Niggy. I enjoyed our secret girls club, up late whispering

with Cel at 1am. It was just like old times, sleepovers with

you ﬂufﬁng the sheets to share your lovely fart smells! As we

discussed, Ian is the nicest smelling male nurse ever, tell him

to keep up the good work! xox Love u always and forever

xox Submitted By: Lish

Thank you to Dr Rowan Doig and

all the staff at Epworth 4EW. To

quote Bun, “We welcome the day

we brought you on board.”

Thanks to Michelle’s colleagues

at Medibank Private especially

her mentor and friend Alan, your

support over the past two years has

been remarkable.

Thanks to everyone for the mes-

sages of support on HowIsBunny.

com.

Goodbye my lover, Sean

BLESS YA

CALLANAN, Michelle (Bunny)

On Boxing Day after a courageous

battle with cancer.

Beloved wife of Sean, step mother

and friend to Jade & Rhys, loved

and loving daughter in law of John

and Libby, sister in law of Matt

and Bridget, Meg and Larry, Dan

and Kristy, special auntie to Darcy

and Beau.

We will miss you Bunny, your smil-

ing face and your special sayings

always brightened up our day.

Rest in peace Bunny.

Love John & Lib xx

CALLANAN, Michelle (Bunny)

We will all miss you Bun.

Bunny from day one you were

always so energetic and gener-

ous - always looking after others

(especially spoiling Jade and Rhys

and your niece and nephew). Your

positive outlook rubbed off on us

all and we feel privileged to have

shared so many great times and

having you as part of our family.

The love and commitment you and

Sean shared will not be forgotten,

nor will the friendship that you

shared with Jade and Rhys. Your

ghting spirit was there to the very

end and the courage, devotion and

strength Sean displayed is admired

by us all.

Bless ya Bun,

Matt, Bridge, Darcy and Beau,

Meg and Larry, Dan and Kristy

xoxo

Corner of the earth

By Sean on 26/12/2008 6:31 PM

It was this song by Jamiroquai that

was playing as Bunny passed away.

Thank you all for the support as

soon as the cricket is nished we’ll

have a venue to celebrate Bun’s life

with family and friends.

Love Sean

Goodbye my lover

Dec 26

Written by: Sean

26/12/2008 8:48 AM

This is a rollercoaster ride that’s for

sure. Sometime in the very near

future I will say those words to my

love. If I only had Archie here he

could tell me what track it is. She

loved taking Archie to see James

Blunt.

Her liver is failing, she is sleeping

but comfortable and not in pain I

can’t tell as her forehead is relaxed.

She did not like her forehead fur-

row joking she’d try Botox one day.

No need Hun you are as beautiful

as the day I married you. Two years

of marraige may not seem long but

gee we packed in 10 years of life

in there.

Please look out for one another

as Bunny would say, “Bless your

cotton socks” I know most of you

are wearing thongs today but you

get the idea.

Kate Connelly

23/12/2008 11:27:15 AM

Alan thought this was a good one so here we go. “What

do you call a woodpecker without a beak?” - “A Head

Banger”. Love Kate. Submitted By: Kate Connelly

Rachel Steve Rebecca Adam

23/12/2008 3:49:14 AM

good to see ya It was really good seeing you honey, got to

keep the cold facewasher happen love. The look of relief

made you so happy. Would love to give yo a big hug and

kiss, kids can’t wait to see you. P.S your top looked lovely

love ya heaps rachel steve rebecca adam Submitted By:

Rachel Steve Rebecca Adam

Isabella and Jordan Shade

23/12/2008 1:42:28 AM

Thanks Bunny and Sean Hi Bunny and Sean, we wanted to

say thank you for our great birthday presents (I have already

worn the pretty dress and love it - Bella) . We love you and

can’t wait to give you a big kiss and hug. Submitted By:

Isabella and Jordan Shade

23/12/2008 1:42:11 AM

Thanks Bunny and Sean Hi Bunny and Sean, we wanted to

say thank you for our great birthday presents (I have already

worn the pretty dress and love it - Bella) . We love you and

can’t wait to give you a big kiss and hug. Submitted By:

Isabella and Jordan Shade

Joch & Katherine

22/12/2008 11:43:46 PM

Class! Hi guys, good to see you yesterday. Sean don’t be

forgettin’ that good cream! Checkin’ the website every day.

Sendin’ all our love. Submitted By: Joch & Katherine

Rhonda

22/12/2008 10:46:22 PM

Hi Just received John and Libby’s Christmas card and your

news. Hope you are coping really well with your treatment

and our thoughts and prayers are with you. As you have

Sean and the Callinan spirit, I’m sure the extended family as

well as your own family are with you 100%. You will be in our

thoughts too. Submitted By: Rhonda

Eve

22/12/2008 9:05:26 PM

Fruit Salad Yummy Yummy Hey Bunster!! Man, I think Steve

beat me again to the messages!! Bugger!! I have to

apologise but all my song references at the moment refer

to the Wiggles! So....... Charlie says to eat lots of fruit salad

(yummy yummy) and maybe some mashed banana too

(eeww yuk). Bunny, we’re all thinking of you, my family sends

their love & Anita, well I can’t repeat what she said (F!@#$)

but she also sends her love too! We check in everyday,

so please know we’re here and love you so so so so so so

much! Great to hear the good reports and hope to visit

soon. Love Ya Chick..........Evie xx Submitted By: Eve

steve

22/12/2008 8:51:12 PM

CRAP SONG REFERENCES Hey Bunny we are all sending our

love from Keilor to you .We want you out ON THE PROWL,

DANCIN IN THE STREETS, WALING ON SUNSHINE o.k. I’ll stop.

Just want you to know that you are in our every thought.

XXXXXX Submitted By: steve

Kate Ryan

22/12/2008 8:28:24 PM

Hi guys! we still haven’t had the internet connected at the

new house but Mairs relays the blog to us via phone, and it’s

great to hear about your good results today Bunny– keep up

the amazing work! still laughing about the nurse with the ice

pack...Now I’m off to ﬁnd Conor to teach me about twitters!

Sending lots of love to you both, Kate xox Submitted By: Kate

Ryan

Paula Mason

22/12/2008 8:21:03 PM

Hey Bun, I am bored at work so thought I would drop you a

line. Good news for your tests, fantastic. We will have to save

you some of Nan’s Christmas pudding and custard for when

your feeling a bit better. Kaelyn is good and sends his love

again, this time blowing you a big smoochie kiss. He is very

excited for Santa, and his list is getting longer by the day.

Anyway better get back to it I guess. Take care chat soon.

XOXO Paula Submitted By: Paula Mason

I am with her now as is Orv, David

and Lieutenant Dan.

We’ve seen the doctor and nurses

this morning they have done a

wonderful job but all they can do is

make as comfortable as possible.

For all the Callanans please try

your best at Steve’s today keep up

the laughs and smiles for the kids

including mine. Darcy girl give

them a squeezy hug they make the

world of difference.

Love to you all

Sean

Spotted Bedside Boy & Sleeping B

By Sean on 25/12/2008 12:36 PM

In a corner suite enjoying some

Christmas lunch.

We have a lot of hope for Bedside

Boy and Sleeping B they have a

history and a future.

We did hear some groaning. What

was happening?

I’ll never tell

xoxo

Gossip Girl

Mirror mirror

By Sean on 25/12/2008 11:25 AM

Shrek, Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie

were chatting over lunch.

Shrek said, “I’ve always I was the

strongest man in the world, but

how can I be sure?”

Brad said, “I’m pretty sure I am the

sexiest man in the world but I have

never conrmed it.”

Angelina said, “I’ve been told I am

the most gorgeous women of them

all but sometimes I wonder.”

They decided to visit the magic

mirror to ally their concerns once

and for all. Shrek asked the mirror

he sighed with relief which

conrmed he was the strongest.

Happy to hear Shrek’s news Brad

and Angelina stepped up to the

mirror to ask themselves.

Brad & Angelina came back and

asked Shrek the following,

“Who the f*&k are Michelle &

Sean Callanan?”

Merry Christmas everyone

Sean & Bunny

All I want for Christmas is you

By Sean on 24/12/2008 9:14 AM

Thanks to Lish & Cel for tag

teaming the night shift much

appreciated.

It is that kind of support that is

helping me each and every day.

We all know why Bunny has so

many friends and supporters she is

the most giving and generous spirit

I have ever known, Auntie Kath

you are a close second (thanks for

the regular blank texts by the way

always happy to call you back).

Not much medical news today

trying to reduce the bruising but it

will take time.

To all have great Xmas and raise

your glasses to my beautiful wife

when you crack open the

champers, I’m sure you will.

Cheers and Ho Ho Ho

Sean

Alyce & Ryan

22/12/2008 8:05:51 PM

Hi Bunny & Sean! Keep the good news coming. Donated

blood today, so once you get some of that stuff into you

you’ll be Dancing on the Ceiling... trying to keep up with the

themes. Obviously no good at that or jokes! Loving the good

news though please keep it coming!! Submitted By: Alyce &

Ryan

Regina Radcliffe

22/12/2008 5:05:43 PM

The GUESS Inﬂuence.... Hi Bunny, Its been awhile since I

posted but I have been reading everyday and twitter is my

friend. Just had to let you know that I bought my second

GUESS bag at the GUESS shop in Chaddie. It’s the latest

range that came out last Friday. It’s black and I know you

say to always have a matching purse but it didn’t come with

one, so I chose a brilliant red one instead. Looks great. They

also have some brilliant shoes, need to wait for the sales

though, spent way too much on Saturday. I do believe that

may be your inﬂuence at work. Heehee. Love you Bun, take

care. Reggie. Submitted By: Regina Radcliffe

Kate Connelly

22/12/2008 2:42:38 PM

Hi Michelle and Sean - I just called to say I love you (apolo-

gies to the great Stevie Wonder). Like a bridge over troubled

waters (apologies to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel) Alan

and I will be there to do what we can for both of you. And

now for my joke of the day. Why did the man cross a chick-

en with an octopus?. So everyone in his family could have a

leg each. xoxoxo Kate Submitted By: Kate Connelly

Regina Radcliffe

22/12/2008 2:40:22 PM

The GUESS Inﬂuence.... Hi Bunny, Its been awhile since I

posted but I have been reading everyday and twitter is my

friend. Just had to let you know that I bought my second

GUESS bag at the GUESS shop in Chaddie. It’s the latest

range that came out last Friday. It’s black and I know you

say to always have a matching purse but it didn’t come with

one, so I chose a brilliant red one instead. Looks great. They

also have some brilliant shoes, need to wait for the sales

though, spent way too much on Saturday. I do believe that

may be your inﬂuence at work. Heehee. Love you Bun, take

care. Reggie. Submitted By: Regina Radcliffe

Lucy

22/12/2008 3:39:54 AM

Love ya It was so special for me to see you today. Keep up

the good results. Pippi misses and loves ya! Submitted By:

Lucy

Mandi

22/12/2008 1:00:13 AM

Hi! Hi Guys, been reading with interest and sending positive

vibes in mega-amounts. Reading the titles to Sean’s posts .. I

almost had to break out the happy pants and MC Ham-

mer. I settled for some Cyndi Lauper instead. My kids were

suitably mortiﬁed. Missed you at work this week Bun, we had

to do compliance training! I managed to fail even after

cheating. I think Alan might be looking for a new PA (that’s

Project Administrator, NOT Personal Assistant!) :) Lots of love

and good wishes, m. xx Submitted By: Mandi

Matt and Bridge

22/12/2008 12:20:28 AM

Internet Rumour Bun, great to see you in good spirits yester-

day keep ﬁghting and keep the good news coming. And

just to clarify Sean’s blog - we are not pregnant. Submitted

By: Matt and Bridge

Judith

21/12/2008 8:38:21 PM

Today is check-up day although we are in regular touch with

Libby and John. Good report yesterday and better today.

Great!! Bunny missed your smiling face yesterday and your

bar-b-qued dimmies Sean. Love judith and Trevor Submitted

By: Judith

bruno and claire gissara

21/12/2008 6:53:52 PM

thinking of you thinking of you both - we wanted to send

you a big hello and to let you know your in our thoughts and

hearts xxxx Submitted By: bruno and claire gissara

Can’t touch this

By Sean on 23/12/2008 12:24 PM

Thanks Mandi for the MC

Hammer shout out it describes

Bun’s feeling with her left knee

perfectly. She took a tumble on the

car park Thursday week ago and

is bruised and very sore. They are

trying to reduce the uid in it to

help her out.

Her bloods and liver continue to

improve she is still having daily

platelet transfusions (apparently it

takes 4 donors to ll one bag so no

excuses people give blood if you

can). As she hasn’t been eating too

much her bloods are a little low in

protein she is going to have some-

thing that sounded like BMXing

not sure if she can handle at bike at

the moment.

Other than that she is sleeping and

drinking well which I guess a lot of

you are doing with all the Xmas

parties on.

Ttyl

Sean

PS apologies to Matt & Bridget I

did realize late last night I left that

one hanging out there.

Funny girl

Dec 22

Written by: Sean

22/12/2008 11:13 AM

Thanks for all the musical themed

posts of support I know today’s

is stretching the rules a little but I

couldn’t think of a better title to

describe yesterday. Bunny loves her

Babs and yesterday she could have

lled her shoes in a Vegas show.

Sure the mouthwash gave her

a pick me up but it was vintage

Bunny here are the highlights...

Nurse asks where she wants the

icepack her reply “Where do you

reckon? Up my a&$!”

Upon seeing Matt & Bridget “Are

you pregnant again? Bless ya”

Trying set Mark up on a date,

watch out mate she’s on a mission t

here.

Seeing Archer & Julia playing

with the water fountain from her

window. Seeing a beautiful video

made by Darcy girl and then seeing

her blow kisses from the window.

And announcing the Stacey on

Eastenders is a slapper and she

makes her sick so please don’t

mention her.

Her bloods and liver function have

improved for the second day in a

row. Well done Babe keep this up

and I will bust out my Cotton Eye

Joe dance in Bourke St Mall for

everyone’s amusement.

If she keeps this up she may be

home before the new year.

Cheers

Sean

Mairs

21/12/2008 3:50:30 PM

Hey guys, it’s such a privilege for all of us to be sharing this

journey so closely with you both - your love, generosity and

tenacity are inspirational.Thank you for including us in your

circle of love. Big hugs, Mairs xox Here comes an absolute

doozy in keeping with the musical theme eg:Mary Poppins

Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of

the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on

feet. He also ate very little which made him rather frail and

with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made

him. (Oh man, this is so bad it’s good)....... A super calloused

fragile mystic hexed by halitosis. Submitted By: Mairs

Conor Ryan

21/12/2008 3:41:58 PM

NKOTB Sean + Bunny, you two are amazing people. To keep

with the music references, keep Hangin’ Tough. All love,

Conor + Jade. ps - Sean i know you were referring to the

High School Musical song. don’t ﬁght it. Submitted By: Conor

Ryan

pip

21/12/2008 1:59:56 PM

Thinking of you both and wishing you all the best. Keep up

the good spirits, All my love pip Submitted By: pip

Craig Kelly

21/12/2008 4:46:18 AM

‘dance me to the end of love’ Bunny & Sean, Go you good

thing(s)! In the words of Leonard Cohen ‘dance me with

your beauty, let me see your beauty when the witnesses

have gone’ (continuing the theme) Craig, Tylah & Chlo xxx

Submitted By: Craig Kelly

Lucy

21/12/2008 3:45:50 AM

Love ya! Cant believe how much we love ya. Keep the

good results coming Chelles...Hope to see you tommorrow x

Submitted By: Lucy

Scott Kelly

21/12/2008 3:10:26 AM

Power of Love Hi Bunny & Sean, we pass on our love and

support from the ﬁve of us! On the music theme, I would like

to add my recommendation of the ‘Power of Love’ (Jennifer

Rush). We are with you all the way, from afar. Love Scott,

Eliza, Ruby, Lilly & Matilda. Submitted By: Scott Kelly

Scott Kelly

21/12/2008 3:09:54 AM

Power of Love Hi Bunny & Sean, we pass on our love and

support from the ﬁve of us! On the music theme, I would like

to add my recommendation of the ‘Power of Love’ (Jennifer

Rush). We are with you all the way, from afar. Love Scott,

Eliza, Ruby, Lilly & Matilda. Submitted By: Scott Kelly

Dean McEwan

21/12/2008 1:41:49 AM

Hey bunny, its Dean McEwan from the Wonga Park days. I

hope your still fartin and burpin like the best of em’!! Sean,

your doing an exceptionally wonderful thing in this website.

Hang in there Bun and dont lose your beautiful smile. Love

from Dean McEwan Submitted By: Dean McEwan

Marcus, Claire and Angus

20/12/2008 11:24:02 PM

Cotton Eyed Joe? Gee, with all these music themed blogs,

I can’t believe you haven’t put your favourite song in (well,

that or anything from the Commitments). We gave Angus his

enormous Bunny hug yesterday as requested which he was

very happy with! Submitted By: Marcus, Claire and Angus

Cath and Tim

20/12/2008 9:11:02 PM

Hey Bun Hi bunny and Sean.. Just checking in.. Not much

to report here.. Camryn is FINEALLY walking!!!! She is one

very lazy bubby and to keep her quiet we feed her.. Loves

her food... Jake always torments her and Im thinking she

is going to be a little bit rough around the edges.. She has

Jake in headlocks and pulls his hair when he is getting rough

with her. What am I in for!! Jake is 3 on christmas day can

ou believe. He is loving Sanata and cant wait... Kisses and

hugs to you and Sean and Seeyou soon Love Tim and Cath

Submitted By: Cath and Tim

Gotta get up

By Sean on 21/12/2008 11:13 AM

From UK group from the 90s

Black Box

The good news is that Bun’s blood

test came back this morning with

her white blood cells slightly up

which is the best news we’ve had

for a couple of days. Still some

work to do but it is a small step in

the right direction.

Her mouth and throat are still

pretty sore so they have ordered

a cocaine mouthwash which will

deaden the mouth & throat. I don’t

know if this means Richmond fans

will be allowed to visit as everyone

is concerned about Ben’s circle of

inuence check with Terry Wallace

(again sorry about that but that one

was like T-ball hard to pass up, gee

I hope Didak stays in for NYE).

Anyway I’ll nish with the last line

from Black Box.

And time won’t take my love away.

Sean

Were all in this together

By Sean on 21/12/2008 8:40 AM

You may have noticed the musi-

cal theme to my blog titles, even

though I have the new iPhone I

haven’t used the iPod that much.

These tunes seemed to popping

into my head at the moment. FYI

I am thinking of the Ben Lee song

not the High School Musical ver-

sion but whatever oats your boat.

Speaking to Lish yesterday

reminded me of one of Bunny’s

face questions which I’m sure

the crew at Medibank know well,

“What did you have for dinner?”

with followup methods of cooking

techniques and of course dessert.

It’s a Bunton thing but dessert is a

must, they do all love their dessert.

Little did I know that these ques-

tions helped Bun and in turn Lish

plan their family meals. I guess she

should come with a privacy policy,

but those who know her know that

with Bun it is all out there nothing

is sacred.

So for the sake of full disclosure I

had lasagne for dinner last night

which was beautiful, thanks Meg.

Cheers

Sean

Every breath you take

By Sean on 20/12/2008 5:17 PM

Spent most of today simply

watching Bun sleeping. She seems

more comfortable today the

morphine drip is having the desired

effect, unfortunately her blood

counts have not bounced back as

we’d hoped.

We hope that there is a change for

the positive overnight to see her

immune system make a recovery

so she has ammunition to ght this

with.

Thanks for all the messages, texts

& phone calls. I pass them on when

Bun wakes up and asks for a Big M

or icypole.

She is in great hands and they are

looking after the both of us well.

I know Margaret from the visitors

waiting room will wonder on

Monday what happened to her

bowl of Clinkers? What can I say I

keep getting pink ones I have to go

back until I get a green one :)

Cheers

Sean

Lish & Shane

20/12/2008 9:02:30 PM

Sean Just to follow on from Dan’s message, Shane and I are

in full agreeance and support of your comments, Dan. Sean,

your strength & courage are amazing, your humour helps

to ease, you are Bun’s rock. To see her reaction yesterday

when you came into the room was something that we’ll

never forget. Your love for each other is one of the most

beautiful things we’ve witnessed. And to follow in your

theme of songs, as Dan said (and in the words of Grinspoon)

- You’re a hard act to follow.....and what’s the next line?

Such a ﬁne looking fellow - OK we’ll give u that one too! You

two are a great team...keep punching xoxo Submitted By:

Lish & Shane

Paula Mason

20/12/2008 9:02:22 PM

Hey Bun, Not much to report having a bit of a lazy weekend.

Hope your doing ok, Kaelyn says hi and wants me to tell you

he beat me in need for speed again, which really means

he plays way too much X Box. Sending you both big hughs

and kisses from all of us. Loads of Love Paula Clint & Kaelyn

Submitted By: Paula Mason

Joch & Katherine

20/12/2008 7:13:04 PM

Thinkin’ of ya Dear Bunny and Sean, we’re thinking of you

and sending you all of our love and crossing all of our ﬁngers

and toes for you. Love Joch & Katherine Submitted By: Joch

& Katherine

Dan

20/12/2008 4:32:23 PM

Sean, it was good to catch up with you yesterday and on

reﬂection it made me think about showing courage and

and mental toughness. I’m not real good with words but see

if you understand what i mean.When i think of these things

gernerally i think of football players for example, Jonathon

Brown running back with the ﬂight of the ball with the full

forward and fullback coming the other way but he keeps his

eyes on it and takes the mark, thats courage. Or the poor

bugger who had to stand in the spot in front of plugger,

thats courage. Rob Harvey and Shane Crawford who man-

age to go through the pain barrier time and time again to

make the next contest. You are showing all these qualities

plus much more, you are one tough bugger. You set a very

high standard for us to follow, and keep up the good work.

Pass on our love Bunny. Love Dan & Kristy Submitted By: Dan

Martwell

20/12/2008 3:08:35 PM

Maxwell No 5 Just to keep your musical theme going, how

about Side By Side We Stick Together!As the coffee is play-

ing a vital riole at the moment, may I suggest you try a new

drop of Maxwell House No 5. Comes highly recommended

by Eddie. Mick and Bucks! Submitted By: Martwell

Tim & Bern Golby

20/12/2008 6:02:23 AM

Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you. By the

way, we bumped into a guy carrying a 10 foot stick. Bern

said to him “Are you a pole vaulter?: He replied “No I’m Ger-

man but how did you know my name is Walter???”. Love

Tim & Bern Submitted By: Tim & Bern Golby

Tim & Bern Golby

20/12/2008 6:02:15 AM

Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you. By the

way, we bumped into a guy carrying a 10 foot stick. Bern

said to him “Are you a pole vaulter?: He replied “No I’m Ger-

man but how did you know my name is Walter???”. Love

Tim & Bern Submitted By: Tim & Bern Golby

A hard day’s night

By Sean on 20/12/2008 7:19 AM

Well if you know how I’ve been

sleeping, if that dog was on a vinyl

recliner. Much like sleeping on a

plane without the customs checks

and beggars at the airport when

you wake up. Anyway enough

about me nothing a coffee followed

by a red bull can’t x.

Bunny’s pain and nausea is uc-

tuating in equal amounts the staff

here are doing a great job to level

things out. Had another blood test

this morning hoping they come

back with better numbers than

Matty Hayden this time. Until that

happens she’ll be in here for a bit

longer. She may be home for Xmas

if we see enough improvement so

her immune system can handle the

outside world.

Thanks for all the support and mes-

sages keep them coming in. Bunny

knows there is a lot of support out

there to all of you she says

“Bless ya”.

Cheers

xoxo Gossip Girl

I mean Sean

Can’t wait to be home to watch

crap TV with my girl

Make that a weekend stay

By Sean on 19/12/2008 8:27 AM

Just nished speaking with our on-

cologist, unfortunately she won’t be

coming home just yet. Her platelets

and white blood cell counts are

very low and she needs to more

blood and monitoring. She is in

very capable hands and they are

doing everything they can to keep

her as comfortable as possible.

I know everyone feels for Bunny at

the minute and would love to visit

but the doctors want the visitors

to be kept at a minimum as she in

under risk of infection. I will pass

ok messages and love to her from

you all.

Please know she may be ghting

outside her weight class but she is

punching like crazy thanks for

being in our corner.

Thanks

Sean

Overnight stay at Epworth

Dec 19

Written by: Sean

19/12/2008 7:30 AM

Bunny spent the night at Epworth

as they wanted to keep an eye on

her and give her blood a boost.

Platelets too low to have chemo

and other blood counts done. She

has has a platelet transfusion and

4 bags of blood. She wants to

come home which is a good sign,

last night she was too exhausted to

care. For those wanting to help can

you please nd some time to give

blood? Michelle has the most com-

mon blood type O+ (38% of world

population according to Google)

the blood bank always needs more

especially over the holidays.

Waiting on results and to see the

doctors ttyl. (That’s Internet short-

hand Mum Talk To You Later, Jade

can explain it)

Cheers

Sean

Alan Connelly

20/12/2008 3:17:41 AM

To you both Our thoughts are with you both Sean and

Bunny. We hope you enjoy your next icypole, we will keep

one at work waiting for you. Submitted By: Alan Connelly

Chinna

20/12/2008 2:33:29 AM

Lovin ya nig It was beautiful spending a few hours with you

today niggy and I was glad when you gave me that look

that Karen Walker would give Grace Adler troubled by what

she’s wearing....I missed that look. Hate to use this site as a

type of chat room but Jade if you’re reading, thanks for a

loan of Twilight the book - I absolutely loved it!! And just to

ﬁnish off, Meg makes a mean looking lasagne for anyone

who cares. Lovin ya niggy xxxxxxx Submitted By: Chinna

Marty C

20/12/2008 2:22:19 AM

Thinking of you! Hi Bunny and Sean. Just letting you both

know that we’re thinking of you and sending you all our

love. Marty, Julie, Patrick, Georgia and Ronan. Submitted By:

Marty C

Kerry Gilbert (wilson)

20/12/2008 1:10:03 AM

Thinking of you both Dear Bunny, We hope today that you

have had a restful day. You are in our thoughts always Kerry

& Ash xoxox PS Sean I would have kept looking for the green

clinkers too they are the best!!!! Submitted By: Kerry Gilbert

(wilson)

Jade

19/12/2008 11:03:29 PM

hey bun hope u feel better soon missin u lots cu l8r love jade

xox Submitted By: Jade

Chris Wilson

19/12/2008 6:58:51 PM

Sal & Chris Hi Sean and Bunny, Just letting you know that Sal

and I are thinking of you both. All the best Chris and Sally

Wilson (junior Wilba) Submitted By: Chris Wilson

Edey

19/12/2008 3:36:35 PM

hi bun last night i had a sleepover at ryans house he is 8. To-

day we played skirmish it was funny. I wish we could visit you

but not ava she was naughty when we visited pop in hos-

pidal. she would have to stay with someone else. Mummy

said we might have jerms under our ﬁnger nails they can

make you more sick so when you come home i will clean

my ﬁngers in the bath before we visit you and sean and jade

and rhysy. do you rember when we went to a restorant and

put bits of food in the hot water that was fun. Then i had a

sleepover at your house and you helped me when i cried a

little bit. Sean siad xox gossip girl and mum always says that

to and she always says contratulations you are still in the

running to becoming americas next top model. I love you so

much from Eden& Ava & Shane & Alisha or mum & daddy.

Submitted By: Edey

Alyce &Ryan

19/12/2008 1:26:53 AM

Hey you two. Thinking of you both as always! Also thinking

how we can be funnier than Mairs... Two sausages were fry-

ing in a pan, one says to the other ‘how’s it going’ and the

other screams “AAARGH A TALKING SAUSAGE!!!” Lots of love

xoxo Submitted By: Alyce &Ryan

Meg Vila Pouca

19/12/2008 12:41:15 AM

Hi Bun, just wanted to send you a little msg and say hi! Hope

you are getting some rest at the epworth & they are looking

after you. Must be nice to have Sean there with you tonight.

You are always in my thoughts so know I’m sending lots of

love & big hugs your way. I will have a champers for you on

Sun. Lots of love, meg xx p.s I’m even missing your burps - I

never thought I’d say that! Thought you would appreciate

that one!! xx Submitted By: Meg Vila Pouca

mandy.mac

18/12/2008 10:03:08 PM

Hi Bun, just wanted to check in and let you know you are

constantly on our minds and in our hearts xoxo keep strong

darling girl...rob,mands and thomas Submitted By: mandy.

mac

Back to the Epworth

Dec 18

Written by: Sean

18/12/2008 10:26 AM

Heading back to the Epworth

today for more treatment and

check ups.

Bun isn’t feeling the greatest today,

still unsteady on her feet and a bit

nauseaus. We are waiting for an

ambulance to take her into the Ep-

worth, nothing major just a more

comfortable ride for Michelle.

I’ll let you all know how we go later

in the day.

Cheers

Sean

Slept better coffee still

mandatory

Dec 17

Written by: Sean

17/12/2008 10:03 AM

Last night was a lot better as we

got a script lled yesterday for

more pain killers and it denitely

helped through the night. It was a

2 icypole night but there wasn’t dis-

tressed as much as previous nights.

Bunny is sleeping soundly right

now after taking more pills this

morning than Ben Cousins on a

bender (sorry Tiger fans couldn’t

resist).

Today has nothing planned, she

is most happy in her bedroom

with no distractions (not even the

TV which is rare for her as Edey

knows).

Tomorrow we hard back into the

Epworth for another round of IV

chemo and to check in with all the

doctors, nurses, social worker, dieti-

cians and probably a few more.

She is eating enough even if it is

only watermelon (due to mouth

ulcers) but she has fallen in love

with Banana Big Ms which is great

according to the dietician.

Anyway gotta go trying to build

another website for work this one

has been a great playground to test

ideas out on.

Thanks for all the calls, texts and

messages. Yes I am doing ne,

keeping on top of things and

distracting myself researching work

stuff in my Harry Potter study (for

those who don’t know I have my

PCs setup under the stairs).

Can’t nish without congratulat-

ing Jade and Rhys on their terric

reports from school, well done you

should be very proud of yourselves

I know Bunny & I are.

Cheers

Sean

PS Get well soon Jeanne, you have

been a great support to Bunny & I.

Here’s to a speed recovery.

Sleep optional,

Coffee mandatory

Dec 16

Written by: Sean

16/12/2008 11:16 AM

Been a battle last few days to try a

get the right medicine to manage

Bun’s pain and allow her to sleep

comfortably. I think (hope) we have

it right now, in close contact with

the Epworth and our oncologist

who have been a great help.

The nights have been tough but

the early morning icypoles seem

to help. I am very thankful for our

expresso machine though it has

got a punishing, I can’t remember

how I functioned in the morning

before the age of 25 (the pre-coffee

years). Thankfully working at the

Mairs

18/12/2008 8:35:26 PM

Hi Sean and Bunny, here’s a little dose to help you feel a bit

smiley on such a tough day... Two cows are standing next

to each other in a ﬁeld. Daisy says to Dolly, ‘I was artiﬁcially

inseminated this morning.’ ‘I don’t believe you, says Dolly. It’s

true, no bull! exclaims Daisy. ..... DejaMoo: the feeling that

you’ve heard this bull before. ...and just to keep you rolling

on the ﬂoor with laughter....Two ﬁsh swim into a concrete

wall. Then one turns to the other and says “Dam!” (even I

groaned at that one!) Go gently, Mairs xox Submitted By: Mairs

Celestine

18/12/2008 4:06:01 PM

Morning Pookie!! Hey gorgeous, hope they have got you in

the Presidential Suite there! Thinking of you always... Wes and

I are off to ‘the rat’ for more painting and getting ready for

visitors at Christmas. Having my weekends off is pure luxury!

love you darling girl - you are in my mind constantly. xxx Cel

Submitted By: Celestine

Libby

18/12/2008 4:04:41 PM

Hi Bunny, Hope your stay in Hospital is okay, you are in the

best place, they will be able to monitor your meds (ER speak

coming out). Sean has been doing a great job but I think

you need the professionals at this moment then you can go

home. We are having Champagne day on Sunday sorry you

both will be missing it, we will be having a few drinks for you.

Brian Young is another absentee as he is in hospital recover-

ing from knee surgery. Keep punching Bunny we are thinking

of you al the time. Love Libby & John xx P.S. Sorry no jokes

leave that to Mairs. Submitted By: Libby

Lish

17/12/2008 7:29:42 PM

Nan & Pop Hey darling girl, just got back from Nan and

Pop’s, Pop’s home from hospital today and enjoying Nan’s

cooking much more than hospital food. They urged me

to send their love and support to you and Sean. When I

showed them the website they thought it was magic! They

asked me to post a message on their behalf, thinking that I

must be on par with Einstein to be able to do such a thing

on a computer - god love em. Nan’s making her Christmas

shortbreads and there’ll be a batch on their way to you

guys. Love you both xo Submitted By: Lish

Anna Smith

17/12/2008 3:24:35 PM

Hello lovely Hi Michelle, Just wanting to let you know we are

still missing you here in Telco land. Dennis just handed me a

line but I dared not cross it without backup (weak I know!) I

am about to disappear for a few weeks but will be checking

out to see how things are progressing. Wishing you all the

best. Anna. Submitted By: Anna Smith

Cath and Tim

17/12/2008 2:32:50 PM

Hi Bunny and Sean Hi Bunny and Sean We think about you

guys daily. Reading all the love and support that all your

loving family and friends are sending is truly amazing. We

look froward in seeing you again in good time. Just thought I

will post this link for you to have a giggle at Camryn being a

dancing Santa. You may have to cut and paste http://apps.

facebook.com/santa_yourself/?santa=787655581 All our

love to Tim, Cath, Jake and Camryn Submitted By: Cath and

Tim

Craig Kelly

17/12/2008 6:06:52 AM

Sean & Bunny, Reading that the Banana Big M’s are suitable

for your appetite can I also recommend the Banana Paddle

Pops - ‘very nice’ It is wonderful to read all the love in mes-

sages posted daily, yet you are the true inspiration Bunny.....

Not forgetting you Sean, great stuff pal. Love Craig, Tylah &

Chloe xxx Submitted By: Craig Kelly

Karen Jones

16/12/2008 3:02:18 PM

Hey guys, our little man Sean just reminded me that it’s time

to check in on you again so here’s a whole loada love com-

ing your way.You’re always in our thoughts and in our hearts.

Til next time. Love from Troy, Jonesy and Sean.xxx Submitted

By: Karen Jones

DOJ and those mandatory 3pm

coffee shop sessions got me started

on the stuff.

Although Bun is drifting in and

out of slumber I am keeping her

informed of all your messages, so

thanks again.

I know a lot of you are feeling help-

less and want to do more. Please

know your support is appreciated

and you will be called upon.

Cheers

Sean

Thanks to all but worth

repeating

Dec 14

Written by: Sean

14/12/2008 1:21 PM

A big thanks to everyone who is

posting their support as the mes-

sages keep coming in here’s a few I

wanted to repeat here.

From Alan (Michelle’s boss\men-

tor\friend\supporter)

“I thought it was time to tell on

Michelle, just to remind people

who may not know, exactly how

strong she really is. Sean I was

fortunate to interview Michelle

some 7 years ago for a job. While

we were very impressed with her

and had already decided to give

her the position it was only after I

found out she had experienced her

car being run into and written off

straight after the interview and he

plight leading into the interview

(read Ansett) that I had a glimpse

into how much she will ght for

what she what. It was later when

she was determined that you were

the right person for her that I really

saw her determination and ght

for what she felt was correct that

you would appreciate there was no

alternative for you. You where both

destined for each other, and the last

few week have conrmed it, Sean

you have my utmost appreciation

of your strength and determination

to support Bunny. I have seen her

never turn away from a challenge

and win, I can only repeat I have

seen her never turn away from

a challenge and win, I can only

repeat what I said to you on Friday,

if any one is going to beat this then

Michelle is the person to do it. As

I suspect you know, your support

is key to this, I can only offer the

support for both of you from the

side and that of where she works, if

there is anything we can do let me

know, I will ensure it happens.”

Thanks to Alan and Michelle’s

work colleagues for your support it

is very much appreciated. Michelle

is looking forward to a return to

work, who else is going to boss

you all around in her no-nonsense

manner?

From Mairs (my Aunty)

“Hi guys,its Mairs calling. I am

blown away by what you have both

been going through - together and

separately. I hope you can feel the

wall of love and support surround-

ing you and hoping for the best

possible outcome. You have already

shown your family and friends

the remarkable depths of your

endurance and perserverance in

the journey so far and no doubt this

will continue in the battle ahead.

When I call you both to mind the

rst image that comes is the joy

you eminated on your wedding

day. We all agreed we had never

seen a groom with such a broard

and permanent grin, and who will

ever forget your briliant response

Bunny, when asked by the celebrant

Kate Connelly

16/12/2008 12:53:26 PM

Jokes This one may not live up to Mairs but here we go - The

Good Wish Fairy ﬂies down to two statues in a park and says

“If I could grant you both a wish what would it be?” They

answer “We would like to be human for a day”. “Granted”

says the Fairy. They run off into the bushes and a rustling

noise is heard. Five minutes later they re-appear with beam-

ing smiles and the Fairy asks “Did you have fun?”. “Yes” says

one statue as he turns to the other statue and she says “I did

too, but next time you hold down the pigeons and I’ll crap

on them” Submitted By: Kate Connelly

Lucy

16/12/2008 4:43:17 AM Hi Sean and Chelles, think about

you both every day. Please call on us anytime and we will

be there! Love Lucy x Submitted By: Lucy

Judith

15/12/2008 10:54:46 PM

thinking of you Hi Bunny and Sean.Just checking in. Think of

you both each day.Your love for each other will give you

strength to ﬁght this. All our love Judith & Trevor Submitted

By: Judith

Mairs

15/12/2008 10:07:19 PM

Hi sean and Bunny, just touching base with some more

irresistable ‘Callanan Jokes’. They say laughter’s the best

medicine, hope these help. Love Mairs xoxo Two peanuts

walk into a bar, and one was a salted! A man walks into a

bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm and says: A beer

please and one for the road. ....and one more dose for

good measure... Two cannibals were eating a clown. One

says to the other: Does this taste funny to you?’ Love you

guys xox Submitted By: Mairs

Celestine

15/12/2008 5:48:30 PM

Hey Sean , you are doing a great job looking after Bun!

Michelle i miss you so much - see you soon, love you lots

xxxxxCel x Submitted By: Celestine

Celestine

15/12/2008 5:48:23 PM

Hey Sean , you are doing a great job looking after Bun!

Michelle i miss you so much - see you soon, love you lots

xxxxxCel x Submitted By: Celestine

Paula Mason

15/12/2008 3:26:36 PM

Hey Bun and Sean, just thinking of you both and sendind

all our love. Kaelyn says hello and hopes your feeling ok,

he wants to know who you like best from the hills, he likes

Spencer with the spikey face??? I think he means the beard.

He is checking the planner daily to tape the eps for me, well

trained I know. Take care xoxo Paula Clint & Kaelyn Submit-

ted By: Paula Mason

Kate Connelly

14/12/2008 8:05:03 PM

Hey there Sean and Michelle - I am deﬁnately missing the

“Michelle” stories that Alan brings home from work, they

inspire me to give him heaps at home. I admire your strength

and the depth of your love for each other and I do believe

that together you will beat this. As always my thoughts are

with you both. Kate Submitted By: Kate Connelly

Mandi Nugent

14/12/2008 5:21:39 PM

Hi Guys, just checking in. I can’t wait for you to come back

to work Bunny - the inappropriate comment quota is slipping

to dangerously low levels (though Anna and I are deﬁnitely

trying, and Tim is doing his fair share also). I miss our chats

about Merrick Watts (mmm) and you rolling your eyes at our

wow chatter :) Lots of hugs and good vibes heading your

way, Love Mandi xx Submitted By: Mandi Nugent

if you would take Sean to be your

husband... ABSO-BLOODY-

LUTELY! You are a great team

and the power of the love you share

is tangible. Rest in it on the tough

days, dance in it on the good days

and be gentle with yourselves along

the way. We are all cheering you

on from the sidelines! All my love,

Mairs xoxo

PS. Pete and gang send their love

and warmest wishes. Kate and

Trent shift on Monday and so are

off line, but she will be in touch.

PPS. Thought I’d nish with a

couple of lame jokes (otherwise

known in this house as Callanan

jokes - go gure?) just to put a smile

on the dial.... Two antennas met on

a roof, fell in love and got married.

the ceremony wasn’t much but the

reception was excellent. but wait

there’s more.... A jumper cable

walks into a bar. The bartender

says, ‘I’ll serve you, but don’t start

anything.’ Is that laughter or groans

I hear? I hereby challenge my fel-

low bloggers to surpass my efforts!

Cheers, M”

Thanks Mairs and I thought those

jokes were restricted to Dads only,

you’re telling me the whole fam-

ily is aficted with these sense of

humour?

From Eden (one of Bun’s favourite

kids in the world) “Hi bun we hope

you can come tomorow. I love you

more than anyone in the hole intire

world. you give mum dad ava and

me lots of presents. But the good

thing about you that you love us !

and we love you to once again ilove

you more than anyone in the hole

intire world. love Edey&ava”

Thanks Edey, Bun was very happy

to see your smiling face today. She

loves you very much and she loves

hearing you giggling so keep it up

buddy.

Thanks to everyone for the

messages, texts, cards and prayers.

Sean

Sleep and 18-1

Dec 13

Written by: Sean

13/12/2008 12:04 PM

Bunny is sleeping well now she is

back in her bed, must admit it was

easier getting a good night sleep

with her by my side. She is eating

her fruit salad around the clock

and taking all our medications

whenever I ask or nag, how the

tables have turned :) I look for for

her naggin’ to return.

Thanks to Mum & Dad for coming

down today to take the kids out

for the day and buy us a Xmas

tree. Mum has been cooking up a

storm can’t wait to get into those

home made vegie and sausage rolls!

Thanks Mum.

Wearing my 18-1 t-shirt today as

a reminder that things that are not

meant to happen sometimes do. I

follow sports are there is always big

upsets from bigger underdogs.

18-1 represent the record of the

New England Patriots lasy year

perfect record entering the the

Super Bowl but their perfect season

was ruined by the New York Giants

showing that the unexpected can

happen at anytime.

This is your Super Bowl Babe,

gotta believe

Sean

Kate Ryan

14/12/2008 5:19:59 PM

Bunny, you are in our thoughts and our hearts. It is truly inspir-

ing to read the previous posts and blogs, pages upon pages

of people who love you, all cheering you on in this ﬁght. You

have supported our little family from day one and it means

more to us than words can say. Reading these messages it is

clear that ours are just a drop in the pond, there are count-

less lives you have touched with your beautiful spirit. We

know this spirit will keep you strong and positive, and we are

behind you and Sean all the way!! Love Kate, Trent, Finn &

Lily xox ...P.S. apologies for Mairs’ lame jokes!! xox Submitted

By: Kate Ryan

Dave

14/12/2008 1:44:33 PM

Dear Bunny and Sean, Luv you both. Just keep on ﬁghting!!!

Submitted By: Dave

Gay

14/12/2008 3:23:29 AM

Bunny The journey is not of your choosing but take strength

from your man by your side and family and friends who love

you Our prayers and thoughts are with you both love Gay

and Pete Submitted By: Gay

Bernie Golby

14/12/2008 2:48:22 AM

Hi guys, you are in our thoughts and prayers. As a couple

you are an inspiration in the way you have taken on the

challenges of the past. With the love and support you have,

we know you’ll meet this head -on love Bernie&Tim Submit-

ted By: Bernie Golby

Ryan & Alyce

14/12/2008 1:38:15 AM

Hi Sean and Bunny. We are both thinking of you and are

sending our love. You are both incredibly strong people and

together can beat anything life throws at you! Thinking of

you always, Ryan & Alyce xoxo Submitted By: Ryan & Alyce

Jenny Evans

13/12/2008 8:50:47 PM

message to bunny & sean Dear Bunny & Sean, we want to

send our love and prayers to you and to let you know that

we are thinking of you. We know that you are both very

strong and that you will get through this with the help from

everyone that loves you...Love Jenny & Nick xx Submitted

By: Jenny Evans

Scott Kelly

13/12/2008 5:24:47 PM

Hi Sean & Bunny, We are thinking of you. Love Scott, Eliza,

Ruby, Lilly & Matilda. Submitted By: Scott Kelly

Anna Vila Pouca

13/12/2008 10:00:52 AM

Thinking of You Dear Bunny & Sean - Meg passed on this site

to us and we wanted to pass on lots of love to you both. You

are very much in our thoughts and willing you to get through

this. Anna & Ed xxxx Submitted By: Anna Vila Pouca

Craig Kelly

13/12/2008 4:31:45 AM

CAN DO Bunny / Sean, Your courage will know doubt place

you in good stead to again win this battle. My mail tells me

that could’ve, would’ve, should’ve is not in your vocab.

‘CAN DO’ is your only method of thinking.. By the way this

is Craig, (Sean’s cousin) and you are both very much in my

and my girls’ thoughts today, tomorrow and everyday until I

hear Lib & John announce the great news of your overcom-

ing this interim hurdle. Craig, Tylah & Chloe xxx Submitted By:

Craig Kelly

13/12/2008 4:31:28 AM

CAN DO Bunny / Sean, Your courage will know doubt place

you in good stead to again win this battle. My mail tells me

that could’ve, would’ve, should’ve is not in your vocab.

‘CAN DO’ is your only method of thinking.. By the way this

is Craig, (Sean’s cousin) and you are both very much in my

and my girls’ thoughts today, tomorrow and everyday until I

hear Lib & John announce the great news of your overcom-

ing this interim hurdle. Craig, Tylah & Chloe xxx Submitted By:

Craig Kelly

Home Sweet Home

Dec 12

Written by: Sean

12/12/2008 3:37 PM

It was only a day in hospital but it

felt much longer. Thanks to my

driver David for helping me out

today, no sleep and driving do not

mix.

I can feel the relief in Michelle

now back in our own bed (BIE Best

Investment Ever!).

She isn’t up for much talking just

sleeping but I know as she sleeps

in our bed I know she feels a little

like this...

Ready for the ght of our lives

By Sean on 12/12/2008 7:41 AM

Sleep seems to be optional for the

both of us at the moment. Very

tired but getting our strength back

to put up a big ght.

Got the bone marrow results back

and unfortunately the cancer has

moved in more than expected.

The plan and treatment course

remains the same as we need to get

this damn thing under control rst

before we can try different treat-

ments. We are both very happy that

the team of doctors and nurses are

working hard behind the scenes to

nd whatever edge we can.

Michelle is a tough and stubborn

women and I love her for it we are

going to put all our energy into

this ght. There has to be someone

defy and bafe medical opinion so

medical breakthroughs can happen

(here’s hoping you see Bunny’s

story on House one day).

Thanks for the support it is

appreciated and needed.

Sean

A hectic day at Epworth

By Sean on 11/12/2008 3:29 PM

It has been a busy day & Bunny has

been exceptional.

She got thru a bone marrow biopsy

with no problems we are waiting on

the results.

She now has a pick line to give her

all the chemo so less needles which

Bun is happy about.

I am waiting at the Mountain View

for an order of chips for Bunny so

that’s a good sign that her appetite

is coming back a little.

All things being equal she will be

home tomorrow.

Bun says thanks to everyone.

Cheers

Sean

Heading into hospital...

Dec 10

Written by: Sean

10/12/2008 6:49 PM

We have seen all the doctors we can

in the past week. We (I say we but I

really mean Bun) had more tests for

blood and a CT scan of her brain.

The good news is that her brain

scan came back clear (from cancer

not of a brain!), however there is

some concern from her blood tests.

More tests are to be done at the Ep-

worth specically a bone marrow

biopsy to conrm if the cancer is in

the bone marrow which would help

explain the aches and pains Bunny

has had over the past 4-6 weeks.

So it looks like she will start some

form of chemo tomorrow most

likely with a hospital stay to get the

cancer under control so her blood

results improve. Bunny wishes she

could post herself but she is so

“knackered” (her words not mine)

but she does want me to pass on

Vlade, Sally, Elli and Jemma

13/12/2008 3:53:35 AM

Hi Bunny, Our thoughts our with you guys. Our warmest

wishes. We know you’ll get through this. Vlade, Sally, Elli and

Jemma Submitted By: Vlade, Sally, Elli and Jemma

Renae D’Arcy

13/12/2008 2:54:27 AM

Hi Bunny, lots of love ﬂowing your way from us and we will

be thinking of each of you. Love Aaron,Renae,Millie and

Charlotte D’Arcy. Submitted By: Renae D’Arcy

Alan Connelly

13/12/2008 12:24:42 AM

next part I have seen her never turn away from a challenge

and win, I can only repeat what I said to you on Friday, if any

one is going to beat this then Michelle id the person to do it.

As I suspect you know, your support is key to this, I can only

offer the support for both of you from the side and that of

where she works, if there is anything we can do let me know,

I will ensure it happens. Submitted By: Alan Connelly

Alan Connelly

13/12/2008 12:22:53 AM

ongoing support Hi Sean and Michelle, I thought it was time

to tell on Michelle, just to remind people who may not know,

exactly how strong she really is. Sean I was fortunate to in-

terview Michelle some 7 years ago for a job. While we were

very impressed with her and had already decided to give

her the position it was only after I found out she had expe-

rienced her car being run into and written off straight after

the interview and he plight leading into the interview (read

Ansett) that I had a glimpse into how much she will ﬁght

for what she what. It was later when she was determined

that you were the right person for her that I really saw her

determination and ﬁght for what she felt was correct that

you would appreciate there was no alternative for you. You

where both destined for each other, and the last few week

have conﬁrmed it, Sean you have mu utmost appreciation

of your strength and determination to support Bunny. I have

seen her never turn away from a challenge and win, I can

only repeat

Mairs

12/12/2008 7:34:45 PM

PS. Pete and gang send their love and warmest wishes. Kate

and Trent shift on Monday and so are off line, but she will

be in touch. PPS. Thought I’d ﬁnish with a couple of lame

jokes (otherwise known in this house as Callanan jokes - go

ﬁgure?) just to put a smile on the dial.... Two antennas met

on a roof, fell in love and got married. the ceremony wasn’t

much but the reception was excellent. but wait there’s

more.... A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender

says, ‘I’ll serve you, but don’t start anything.’ Is that laughter

or groans I hear? I hereby challenge my fellow bloggers to

surpass my efforts! Cheers, M xox Submitted By: Mairs

Mairs

12/12/2008 7:23:53 PM

Hi guys,its Mairs calling. I am blown away by what you have

both been going through - together and separately. I hope

you can feel the wall of love and support surrounding you

and hoping for the best possible outcome. You have al-

ready shown your family and friends the remarkable depths

of your endurance and perserverance in the journey so far

and no doubt this will continue in the battle ahead. When

I call you both to mind the ﬁrst image that comes is the joy

you eminated on your wedding day. We all agreed we had

never seen a groom with such a broard and permanent

grin, and who will ever forget your briliant response Bunny,

when asked by the celebrant if you would take Sean to be

your husband... ABSO-BLOODY-LUTELY! You are a great team

and the power of the love you share is tangible. Rest in it on

the tough days, dance in it on the good days and be gentle

with yourselves along the way. We are all cheering you on

from the sidelines! All my love, Mairs xoxo PS. Pete and gang

send th

Eden

12/12/2008 3:58:59 PM

Hi bun we hope you can come tomorow. I love you more

than anyone in the hole intire world. you give mum dad ava

and me lots of presents. But the good thing about you that

you love us ! and we love you to once again ilove you more

than anyone in the hole intire world. love Edey&ava Submit-

ted By: Eden

thanks to each and everyone who

has been posting to the site. She

would also like to thank the people

who don’t know about the internet

that have passed on best wishes by

this olden-days method called the

post (my words not hers).

Thanks for your prayers,

Sean

Getting thru the weekend...

By Sean on 7/12/2008 6:08 PM

Just an update from the weekend.

First of all thanks to Chris Bourke,

Seamus Ryan and Norm for install-

ing our new split system air con-

ditioning it took most of Saturday

thru the rain and heat but Bunny

is now more comfortable even if I

am freezing my nuts off! It was a

long day for Bun but the Ivanhoe

crew with help from Orv gave her

some comfort while the boys were

working away.

I know Bunny intends to make a

blog post herself but she isn’t up

to it at the minute. The pain killers

and other mess have her a little

disoriented for the time being she is

happiest when sleeping.

Again thanks for the messages and

support.

Cheers

Sean

PS In cool (techy) news I am writ-

ing the post from my iPhone. Jade

is so jealous :)

Thank you, thank you, thank

you

Dec 5

Written by: Sean

5/12/2008 8:59 AM

I guess the title says it all but I feel

like I am Thanksgiving albeit a

week late.

Thank you to all the great

messages posted to the site.

Thank you for all the offers

of support I will take them

up at some stage

Thank you for all the love

and best wishes

A big thanks to our employers

Medibank & Devtest,

I know I appreciate it a lot,

I know Bunny does too.

Marcus, Claire and Angus

12/12/2008 3:41:54 AM

All our love to Bunny and Sean. You are in our thoughts and

our hearts. Angus likes bunnies. Submitted By: Marcus, Claire

and Angus

Brooke

12/12/2008 3:23:19 AM

Sending you Angels from Perth! Bunny when i heard the

news from Lishy I couldn’t believe it!! Sending you our love,

all our strength & best wishes every single day all the way

from Perth Darling girl. You’ve done it once mate you can &

will do it again! YOU’RE A SURVIVOR! Great idea Sean, look

after yourselves. Love Brooke, Trent, Ethan, Cohen & Ally

xoxoxo :) :) :) Submitted By: Brooke

Celestine

11/12/2008 10:06:30 PM

Pookie its pookie hey im off to ballarat again tonight , get-

ting my little house ready for you to visit! i can’t wait i think

you’ll love what ive done with the place!! your room is ready

and the bathroom is brand new!! And guess what - after all

the physio we’ve been giving dodgey, ( hooking him up to

the hills hoist by his special pants!!) he is now walking on his

own again. love you xxxxx Submitted By: Celestine

Dan

11/12/2008 9:36:54 PM

Bunny & Sean, we are all behind you(as Sean would

say”BEHIND YOU”ha ha) you both are extremly stong, keep

it up. Lots of luv going your way from Kristy and Dan xxoo.

Submitted By: Dan

Leanne & Tyler

11/12/2008 8:51:33 PM

Bunny & Sean Hey Bun & Sean, just wanted to say a quick

hello and to let you know we are both thinking of you. Keep

your chins up as much as possible. Hugs, Kisses and Positive

Vibes coming your way, Love, Tilly & Leenan xoxoxox Submit-

ted By: Leanne & Tyler

Regina Radcliffe

11/12/2008 7:15:32 PM

Just popped in to say Hello. Hi Bunny, This is just a quick Hello,

thinking of you as always. Just read Sean’s latest blog. Kinda

teary eye’d but I feel that the love and strength you and

Sean have for each other will see you through the battles

ahead. Michelle, I truelly believe with all my heart that you

will get through this because you are a Strong and Deter-

mined woman. Thinking of you everyday, Hugs and Kissess

from Joshie. Love Regina Submitted By: Regina Radcliffe

Evie

11/12/2008 7:14:43 PM

hey guys...love you both very very much, always sending

our love and can’t wait to down some of those apple cider

cocktails with you on boxing day.........wot can I say, they’re

awesome...........and so are you!! Luv ya xxxxxx Submitted By:

Evie

Chinna

11/12/2008 6:47:19 PM

Choppa Hey Nig, Choppa wants to know if you want to

come around and watch Ariel with her in her bedroom? She

said you can sit on her Barbie couch. Looking forward to it.

love ya niggyyyyyyyy x Submitted By: Chinna

Kate Connelly

11/12/2008 4:49:14 PM

Michelle and Sean There are those who defy the odds and

they are truly special people. Michelle you are one of those

rare special people and I truly believe that you will beat

this and come through the other side then watch out world

there will be no stopping you. All my love and support to you

both. Kate Submitted By: Kate Connelly

Simone

11/12/2008 1:46:39 PM

Hi Bunny, Just a quick one from my Dad & I to say hang in

there and we are thinking of you. Take care, xo Love, Sim &

Les Submitted By: Simone

How is Bunny

twitter feed

Jonesy thanks for your

message, the present and

the photos of beautiful baby

Sean. Bless ya enjoy your

Xmas with Troy.

Jade I know I was sleepy this

morning but seeing you guys

made my day. You and Rhys

make your Dad and I very

happy we love you heaps

too.

Meg it is great to have a sister

like you. Give your beautiful

husband a Xmas kiss from

me.

Regina wishing you and your

family a merry Xmas. Hope

Santa brought you that

matching Guess bag

Alyce & Ryan just had some

platelets think they might be

yours I am feeling a little bit

silly. Thank you

Mairs thanks for all your

messages hope the Ryans

have a happy Xmas give

those champers a thrashing

for me

Thanks Tim & Bernie looks the

your Xmas crackers will are

empty you used all the

material in you post. So nice

you posted twice

Becky & Adam have a great

Xmas your Aunty Bun loves

you very much

Thanks Kathy keep supporting

John & Libby too bless ya

Cheers Cath & Tim have a

happy birthday Jake!

Thanks Kate have a merry

Xmas

Thanks Marcus I look forward

to having a good chat soon

Thanks Lish & Cel looking

forward to more sleepovers

keep that lavender spray

handy though

Thanks Kate & Alan for your

support bless you both

Thanks for the visit Rach.

Give Becky & Adam a big kiss

from me.

Isabella, Jordan & Alexis too

I’m sure you look great you

always do, love you guys to

bits

Thanks Joch & Kathryn have

to hide the hand cream from

the nurses it’s a big hit

Thanks for the support

Rhonda bless ya

Eve please give Charlie girl a

big Bunny kiss

Thanks Steve keep those hits

coming

Thanks Kate be sure to give

your beautiful kids a hug from

Thanks for the big smooch

Kaelyn

Kate Connelly

11/12/2008 12:43:05 PM

Good Morning Guys - glad to hear that things are progress-

ing positively. Lachlan sends his love. Kate. P S just let me

know when you’re ready to attack some Lindor Balls and

they’ll be on their way with wings. Submitted By: Kate Con-

nelly

Celestine

11/12/2008 2:39:13 AM

Pookie its pookie great effort! i hope you are feeling better

soon i miss you so much. i did the emma and tom christmas

run last night - 2 laps of albert park lake - gosh it seems like

years since we used to do a run and a pot!! oh yeah, it is

years!! im about to settle into The Closer. xxxxx Submitted By:

Celestine

Lish

11/12/2008 1:52:25 AM

Good girl Niggy we are so proud of you, you’ve been poked

and prodded so many times (that’s enough Sean - he

he)and here you are taking it like a trooper. Good to see

you are keeping our “god love ya” going - Curl would be

proud. Scoff your chips babe, Shane, Lish and the ruggies

xoxoxo Submitted By: Lish

Melissa

10/12/2008 11:59:30 PM

love to you Hello lovely Michelle and Sean. . . Much love,

hugs, cocktails, smiles, magic to you both. xxxx Submitted By:

Melissa

Anna Smith

10/12/2008 9:48:32 PM

Hospital Staff Hi Michelle, remember to tell the hospital staff

when you need something. They are there to make you

feel better. Boss them around when you have the energy!!!

Here’s hoping the tests come out ok. God luv ya! A. Submit-

ted By: Anna Smith

unca steve

10/12/2008 5:23:56 PM

the bunster well congrats on getting my ﬁrst bog (i mean

blog) message ever...love you both sending all our thoughts

all the time..good luck today..........luv steve evie and girls

xxxxxxxxxxxx Submitted By: unca steve

Mandi

10/12/2008 4:44:15 PM

Hi hi! Hi Guys, Just checking in! This site is such a cool idea.

Good luck with the upcoming weeks, I’ll have my ﬁngers

(and other bits) crossed and send good vibes your way!

Cheers :) m. xx Submitted By: Mandi

Meg Vila Pouca

10/12/2008 4:30:23 PM

Hey there Bun, good luck for your tests & treatment & the

epworth today - we’re thinking of you!! Love you lots - Meg

& Laz xxxx p.s. I’ve ﬁnally started watching gossip girl on free

to air - lots to catch up on - you can ﬁll me in!! Submitted By:

Meg Vila Pouca

Kate Connelly

10/12/2008 1:00:09 PM

Hello Michelle and Sean Hi Guys - Just popped by to say

hello and let you both know that I am thinking of both of

you. All my love and all that stuff. Kate Submitted By: Kate

Connelly

hilary

10/12/2008 4:04:41 AM

me again when i left work for my few months off, you asked

me to keep in touch to let you know if i turned from suit to

earth mother. Not transformed yet but a few days ago i

planted a tub of lettuce and a tub of parsley. Ok, not a total

conversion but its the start of a makeover. You keep pushing

too, thinking about you heaps. Hilary Submitted By: hilary

Kathy & Brian Young

10/12/2008 2:10:36 AM

Hi Bunny Our love & prayers are with you both. You have

such wonderful family & friends supporting you & a wonder-

ful ﬁghting spirit. We hope you are free from pain soon. Love

Kathy & Brian Young Submitted By: Kathy & Brian Young

Well done Alyce & Ryan

thanks for the platelets http://

www.donateblood.com.au

Thanks Kate my mouth is

feeling better nearly ready to

add the chocolate group to

my diet

Hey Reg that is easily ﬁxed

get a matching bag for the

purse and a purse for the

bag all sorted, bless ya

Thanks Lucy have a safe ﬂight

Mandi I don’t miss

compliance training but I miss

you guy

Matt & Bridget,

Sean apologises but make

sure you keep practising love

Bun

Judith & Trevor sorry we

missed you we’ll have the

dummies ready

Bruno & Clare been a while

thanks for the support

Sean found this in the hospital

kitchen we think it is a bit

strange what do you think?

http://twitpic.com/v6zs

Mairs it be the mouthwash

talking but that last one did

get a laugh bless ya

Thanks Conor & Jade you

guys are so sweet love ya

Ta Pip give Lachy a smooch

from me

Craig thanks for your

messages you’re a love

Thanks Lucy looking forward

to seeing you give Abbey girl

a big kiss from me

Thanks Scott give your girls a

big hug from me

Thanks Dean good to hear

from you

Thanks Marcus & Clare,

Sean will keep ﬁnding a way

to entertain even at my

embarrassment bless him

wouldn’t have him any other

way

Thanks bro that was the best

iced coffee ever

Well done Camryn that’s

bloody fantastic! Give both

kids a big kiss from me (no

cheek rubbish on the lips)

Thanks Shane & Lish just

remember this is HowIsBunny

not HowIsSean God love him

Thanks Paula and keep

smiling Kaelyn you beautiful

boy

By the way did I mention

that this custard rocks!

(post mouthwash)

Thanks Jochen & Kathryn I’m

glad you stopped at toes

Thanks Dan he learnt

everything from me bless him

he’s a love

Jeff Warner

9/12/2008 5:13:38 PM

Hi Miss Bunny You know me and email miss placed the

orginal from Alan. Missing my regular bunny ﬁx and chat

Thinking of you lots keep up that wonderful attitude miising

you heaps Jeff Submitted By: Jeff Warner

Lucy

9/12/2008 2:48:48 AM

Hey Chelles Just thinking of you! Love Lucy x Submitted By:

Lucy

9/12/2008 2:48:21 AM

Hey Chelles Just thinking of you! Love Lucy x Submitted By:

Lucy

Kate

8/12/2008 7:39:51 PM

Hello there beautiful Just popped by to say hello and to let

you know that I bought some Lindor Balls today (they were

on special) and they are sitting here whispering “Eat me, eat

me” but I’m going to be good and wait. Love to you as well

Sean. Love Kate. Submitted By: Kate

Anna Smith

8/12/2008 3:50:22 PM

Hello lovely Morning Michelle, feeling lonely today as Mandi

is working from home and I have no backup for when I am

giving Dennis a hard time. (Sadly I am not half as good as

you with that). Thinking of you heaps, missing your smile.

Anna. Submitted By: Anna Smith

Matt Callanan

8/12/2008 1:48:23 AM

Bun Dear Bunny - We are all thinking of you - keep up your

ﬁghting spirit - you are one of the toughest people we know.

Hope to see you soon. Love Matt and Bridge, Darcy and

Beau PS - Darcy loves her purple tutu and wants to wear it

everyday! Submitted By: Matt Callanan

Alisha Champion

7/12/2008 10:51:39 PM

Entourage Hey Niggy, Just letting u know, u and Sean can

relax as we’ve IQ’d season 5 Entourage. Still haven’t seen all

of season 4, bless us! The Bun & Sean foxtel training wheels

can nearly come off for us xox Lish xox Submitted By: Alisha

Champion

Scott Heaney

7/12/2008 5:28:36 PM

Thinking of You Mate Bunny, Just heard from Alan how you

are, as I noticed you had been absent for a while and IT

Security called me to say that our ebay trafﬁc is down 95%!.

Stay positive and our thoughts are with you. Keep up the

ﬁght. All the best mate - Scott, Donna, Emily, Audrey & Mat-

thew. Submitted By: Scott Heaney

Judith Wilson

7/12/2008 5:00:22 PM

Bunny Hi Bunny and Sean our love and support are with you

during this time.Your positive thoughts and bright messages

were a joy to me , so now I hope my return ones are the

same for you. Family and are friends are the best medicine

so make sure you take all your required dosage. Love Judith

and Trevor. Submitted By: Judith Wilson

Mark Seymour

7/12/2008 3:58:48 PM

Hope all goes well today. Thoughts are with you both. Sub-

mitted By: Mark Seymour

Libby Callanan

7/12/2008 3:11:15 PM

Dear Bunny, Hope you are feeling better today. All the best

for the Doctor’s visit. We are thinking of you as are all our

family & friends who we have contacted, they send their

love & support. Keep going girl remember you are a shin-

boner & they are tough!!!Love you. Libby xx Submitted By:

Libby Callanan

Laura Shannon

7/12/2008 2:42:14 AM

Bunny, My love and support is with you and Sean at this time.

I know that you will ﬁnd the courage and the strength to get

through this. All my love, Laura. xoxo Submitted By: Laura

Thanks Martwell Sean doesn’t

mind the House blend but

as Archie would say Go

Rooboys!

Love you too Archie

http://twitpic.com/ur6i

Great view from my room

love you Snow White

http://twitpic.com/ur4r

Thanks Tim & Bernie that

joke was terrible but funnily

enough it is now the

clubhouse leader :)

Thanks a lot Alan tell Kate to

leave me some chocolate

Thanks Chinna give Cheech

& Chops their 5 kisses from

Michelle

Thanks Marty give your kids

a big hug from me bless em

Thanks Kerry I don’t plan

on going for a run so resting

sounds good

Thanks JL your messages

mean a lot to me and your

Dad love Bun

Thanks Chris & Sal bless ya

Thanks Edey you’re the best

buddy love you to bits!

Thanks & Congrats Ryan &

Alyce you’ve done well.

GSOH not high on list Alyce?

Only kidding keep smiling

Thanks Meg don’t worry still

got more burps in me

Thanks Mands give Thommo

a big kiss from me Rob not so

much ;)

Thanks Pookie yes just got the

upgrade rm w/vu back to

sleep now

Thanks Libby the staff at

Epworth doing great job

please raise you glasses to

them at champagne day

Thanks Nan THANKS POP

Seano loves this tech stuff

doesn’t he? Bless him

Thanks Anna I miss Telco land

believe it or not

Thanks Cath & Tim we’ll

check out Camryn later on

Headed back to the Epworth

for more treatment -

http://www.howisbunny.

com/B...

Thanks Craig Banana Paddle

Pops are now on the

shopping list

Happy Birthday David, love

ya bro

Thanks to the Shannons for

the card and gift

Thanks Jonesy bless little Sean

he’s a darling love him to bits

Thanks Kate, looks like the

gauntlet has been thrown

down Mairs

Thanks Lucy give Abbey girl a

Shane

6/12/2008 11:35:39 PM

hi there chick, reading all these messages seems to me

that ﬁnally you have become popular any wonder though

because you are the most caring, gorgeous person that i

have ever m. Mate you have loads of support and you are

as strong as hell so you’ll pull through, you always do. Love

you’re mate Shane. Submitted By: Shane

David Callanan

6/12/2008 7:00:20 PM

Its only just begun! Chris and I just want to say we have no

idea how to send these blog things but we are going to get

better at it. You are going to beat this one too Bunny! Such

determination and absolute love reaps their own rewards.

We are with you both. Anything you need just let me know.

Submitted By: David Callanan

Sam Shannon

6/12/2008 1:48:59 AM

Bunny- My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time,

hoping you will stay strong. Love Sam xo. Submitted By: Sam

Shannon

Mandy Shannon

6/12/2008 1:44:06 AM

Hey Bunny we are all thinking of you and praying for you.

Think positive and stay strong, love to you both, love Mandy

and Mick xxx Submitted By: Mandy Shannon

Marty C

5/12/2008 12:32:50 PM

Bunny Hey Bunny! Just letting you know that we are thinking

of you. All our love and prayers are heading your way! Sean,

if you need anything at all just give us a ring. Love you both!

Marty, Julie and the kids. Submitted By: Marty C

Kate Connelly

5/12/2008 12:26:13 PM

Simming Phones Hey Michelle - we should get our phones to-

gether for a swimming race - mine often do a “Thopey” and

go through the washing machine. Love from all of us here.

Kate, Alan, Lachlan and Peeter Submitted By: Kate Connelly

Karen Jones

4/12/2008 10:48:14 PM

Jonesy To a gorgeous chick called Bunny and her very

special man, our prayers and thoughts are with you, here

to help you all we can. Little Sean sends special kisses to his

crazy buddy Bun, he can’t wait to see you sweetheart, hear

your laughter, have some fun. You’re such a ray of sunshine

Bun, a heart made out of gold, the love you give to others,

comes back to you tenfold. Thinking of you both always. Lots

of love from Troy, Jonesy and Sean.xxx Submitted By: Karen

Jones

Kate Connelly

4/12/2008 12:45:34 PM

Hello Georgous, I am only a phone call away and I’ll be

there with Lindt (the box of desserts looks good) and we

can blow our blood sugar together. Always sending positive

thought messages, love Kate. Submitted By: Kate Connelly

Mandi Nugent

4/12/2008 12:33:49 PM

Morning! Morning Bunny, I’ve been Connexed again (yeah

yeah I know, we need to move further in) so I thought I’d

drop you a note. Same old, same old at work, Alan ordering

me around (wait, what? he reads this? ruhroh), Tim eating

all the bananas and Dennis requesting ﬁddies for calling in

favours. Come back soon, I’m not getting dragged to HR on

my own! Luv ya. m. xx Submitted By: Mandi Nugent

Bigger Bunny

4/12/2008 12:14:08 PM

hey sis. Is there a lot of love in the house or what?. Only a

few days since Poindexter banged this page up and your

getting more hits than Cindy’s credit card - sorry lips. There is

obviously a lot of support out there chick so don’t hesitate to

use it as you need.....it will make us feel a little better as well.

When you get a chance can you have a chat with Chops

that its NOT ok to leave the house without undies. Cheers

babe. Submitted By: Bigger Bunny

Hilary

4/12/2008 5:26:26 AM

Hi Michelle Just a wee note with my heartfelt good wishes

for you and Sean to push through this difﬁcult time. A’ra best

and more, luv Hilary Submitted By: Hilary

kiss from Michelle

Got a good night’s sleep..

loving the lemonade icypoles

they rock! Had my

medicine now back to

slumber

Thanks Judy appreciate the

support

Thanks Mairs making us smile

but only b/c they are so bad

Was a bit sore but Sean got

me some pills back to zzzzzz

Pookie you are missed as well

I am dreaming of cocktails

with you in my sleep

Hey Paula like the Hills not

a fan of Spencer at all he is

a tool. That ﬂesh coloured

beard is creepy