A message from Bob Crawford

One month ago today my wife found our 22 month old daughter, Hallie, in her crib having a seizure. Paramedics rushed her to the hospital where an MRI revealed a brain tumor approximately one quarter of the size of her brain.

Surgeons were able to remove 90% of the tumor and decided to stop there as her vital signs were unsteady. Following surgery she suffered a stroke. Her condition was critical for the next several days as her brain continued to swell. In an attempt to save her remaining good brain she was placed in a coma for five days.

Since being removed from the coma, Hallie has undergone a second brain surgery, has been waking up, and is doing her best to recover quickly so she get ready for the next phase of her fight against cancer.

The tumor is a Grade 3 Ependymoma. This is a very rare, but deadly brain tumor that effects roughly 100 children a year in the United States. We do not know what Hallie's next step is in her treatment. Her situation is very fluid and there are a number of complicating factors, but we do know that she is fighting hard every day.

My wife Melanie and I would like to thank everyone for their love, care, and support during the most difficult time in our lives. I would like to thank everyone for their understanding of the gravity of this situation and ask for respect to our privacy. When people ask us what they can do to help, we ask them to pray for Hallie's recovery. We feel that God has already worked
miracles through Hallie and we pray they keep coming.


Someday I will return to the stage with my brothers. When that will be I can not say. We are truly living one day at a time.

Thank you again for your love and support for my family during this time.

I look forward to seeing you all again soon.


Bob Crawford

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Miracles ~~~ are Real ~~~ Miracles are Infinite ~~~~
I write from experience!
That experience began from an awareness within myself that what we see and hear is not all there is. There is a spirit within, that is infinite ~~~~.
I am a breathing time machine. Your music has touched my soul. Your love for Hallie has touched my awareness for what you feel inside is the same love that I have for my daughter, who is now nearly 24 years old. I give you that same Love for Hallie!
Love!! Gerry, Jullya and Kerry

I am a critical care nurse and deal with this often its ironic but I play your music on my ipod to my younger patients and it takes them away for a bit. God gave you this gift for a reason as you will see one day. We may all hear it in your music. I'm praying for you and your family.

Bob,

Your friends in Greenville are praying for you and your family.

-WantedMan

Bob,

Your friends in Greenville are praying for you and your family.

-WantedMan

So sorry to hear of this news. As a father myself, I can certainly symapathize with your situation and I am sure your daughter will continue to fight through this illness with your love and support. I am always amazed how much stronger and resilient children can be as opposed to us adults. My family and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family.

We love you Bob! Prayers go out to your daughter and the rest of your family in these trying times. Avett Nation is praying for yall

Bob,

I was shocked to hear of what you and your family are going through. As so many have written before, The Avett Brothers music means so much to me and has truly been an inspiration in my life. I mean, my fiance and I had our first date at an Avett concert in Atlanta, GA and we are dancing our first dance at our wedding to Swept Away.

That being said, I find it even more inspiring that you speak of God and hope when reflecting on the pain you have gone through with your daughter. Although there are great medical centers and health care providers who can all help your daughter greatly, ultimately hoping in God and praying to Him, the Great Physician, is the only way to find peace and true healing. Stay strong brother. Looking forward to seeing you reunited with your brothers.

Tim Tidwell (FL)

I will send all my love and prayers your way

Wow, had no idea. My family and I were wondering where you were at the Milwaukee show. Stories like this really hit home, because my son had a brain injury at 6 months old. It caused him to go totally blind and doctors didn't know if he would get any vision back, they also weren't sure if he would be able to do much of anything. I never did much praying before this incident, but I didn't have any other options. My son slowly started getting some vision back and started hitting his developmental milestones. He will never be able to see perfect - but the fact that he can get around on his own is a miracle. He is now six and in a regular kindergarten setting with little help from aids. About a year ago we I discovered The Avett Brothers. Your band, for some reason, is so special to me, my son, and my father. Riley (my son) knows all the words to every song that you have released. We just went to the Milwaukee show a few days ago and we were all blown away.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that, no matter what happens, things will work out. Never stop praying. I don't really belong to a specific religion, but I do know there is something of a higher power out there! The other thing I was trying to say is Thank You for your great music!!! There is something about your songs that is so POWERFUL and makes me grateful for who I am and what I have!

Bob and family,

Hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you. Remember that you have a huge family in this Avett community and we're all here for you.

There was a dream and one day I could see it. So, like a bird in a cage I broke in and demanded that somebody free it. And there was a kid with a head full of doubt, so I'll scream 'til I die or the last of those bad thoughts are finally out.

Thoughts and prayers are with you my friend. All the best.

Bob,

I have only recently discovered your music. It has touched my soul in a short time, and my family's too. Like it's really, really good. Thank you, sincerely.

A friend of mine told me about your daughter. Our daughter is 13 months old. She is terminally ill. We know the journey you are going on. It's utterly beyond words ... yet words (and tears) are all we have to communicate to those who care.

In reading the comments here, I just want to share one of our posts on hope with you ... in an attempt to return the favor for your music.

http://babyross.blogspot.com/2011/06/i-had-great-conversation-with-prett...

Sincerely,

Regan, Amy, Gabrielle, Jimmy, and Micky Ross.

My prayers are with you, Hallie, and Melanie. My own, sweet Jaime was dx with medulloblastoma when she was 5 and lived till she was 11, in '99. the next year , we started going to live music, again. Discovered Donna the Buffalo, which led to your band. Music and dance have saved our sanity.
We are blessed to have been parents for 11 1/2 years, and blessed again to make so many new friends, through music.
You may not feel that way, now. But you are blessed, too, in ways you may not see for a long time.
Be strong to get yourselves through this, and when things seem like they cant get any worse, count your blessings.

The most difficult journey for a parent is to travel through a serious illness of a child. My thoughts are with you all. May your love and faith support you all during these difficult times.

I am a cancer survivor. My prayers to you and your family. Love - Kim H

I am a cancer survivor. My prayers to you and your family. Love - Kim H

"always remember there was nothing worth sharing like the love that let us share our name" stay strong buddy

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family bob.

I just wanted to let you know that I have been praying for you and your family during this difficult time. I recently just had a 3rd brain tumor removed (via craniotomy) 2 days after your GSO show I also wanted to thank you all for the shout out and words of encouragement at your Greensboro show. That was a real shock that brought tears streaming down my face. I never in a million years thought that my favorite musicians would take time out of their own show to support and lift a random fan up in time of need. YOU GUYS ROCK! On Nov. 12th there will be a benefit run for Brain Tumor Awareness in starting in Winston Salem and ending in Greensboro at 106-B College Road, Biminis Oyster Bar. Proceeds will go to towards a holiday party for the Children at Brenners Childrens Hospital. There will be a free band and great food along with hula hoopers and a mobile tye dye unit, hand crafted headbands and jewelry! Come on out and support the cause! I LOVE EVERYTHING YOU DO! stay strong and rock on Hallie... we're all rooting for you!!

all of my love and prayers are with you. you'll be in my thoughts continually.

It was incredible to see you on stage Friday, and the ovation well deserved. My thoughts and prayers continue for your daughter, wife, and yourself!

It was excellent to see you preform in Nashville last night. I've been worried about you since I read your post. I hope your presence last night means your daughter is recovering well. Laughing out loud

Bob,

I was shocked to read your message on the website yesterday prior to the show in Nashville and assumed you would be with your family. I just couldn't imagine the show without you on bass. Thank you for being here! I hope this means that Hallie continues to recover and improve. And remember...

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

it is with a heavy heart that i read about your family's struggles, Bob. we, the fans, will miss your inspirational presence on stage but understand that, above all, family is the first and foremost important thing in anyones life. we pray that your daughter has a speedy recovery. God bless and good luck in these hard times.
we look forward to seeing you again
Ted Baker

Dearest Bob and Melanie,
I just read your letter about Hallie...I can not begin to express any words of comfort outside of the single words of hope and prayer. I will put Hallie on our prayer chain with my brothers and sisters at our church. God is with your daughter in every moment of everyday and our children are always protected in His care although we don't see it sometimes, especially when our children are so sick and have to fight so hard. Being with your family is where you need to be, you're a Dad...a good Dad. Evening, Lillian, Chris and I will pray for you and yours every night as we lay to sleep.

Our love and prayers Bob,Melanie and Hallie
.....the Hudsons

I know why families were created with all their imperfections. They humanize you. They are made to make you forget yourself occasionally, so that the beautiful balance of life is not destroyed.
-- Anais Nin

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My love goes out to your family and friends

I can't think of anything more heartbreaking. My prayers are with you, your wife, Hallie and family. God Bless You and your family.

on our prayer list at church

I was at the Greensboro show when Bob was there. God bless Bob Crawford for bringing such beautiful music to all of us. All of our prayers are with you and thank you so much.

Best wishes to Halie. My son is a medulloblastoma survivor, now 11 years old and 4 years out. No other way to do it but one day at a time. Good luck.

praying for Hallie and your family so much. your little girl is a fighter. have faith and hope. I pray that your family's love will grow even stronger through this time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Melanie, and Hallie. God Bless Mr. Crawford. <3

My most fervent prayers for you, your wife and your sweet baby Hallie. I will also be praying for Hallie's doctors and nurses, and all who will serve you as this journey continues. Love and light to each of you. May the peace of our Lord be with you now and always!

I am so sad to learn of Hallie's illness. I know firsthand how devastating it is to watch a child suffer. My family and I pray for Hallie daily and we pray for strength for you and Melanie as well.

My thoughts and positive vibes to you and your family Mr. Crawford. You have blessed the world with your wonderful music and I truly hope that this only has a positive outcome for you and yours. I'm thinking of her always. <3

I missed seeing you on stage in NH and was made sad when i found out why you weren't there
I hope the best for you and your family, lots of us prayin, stay strong

Bobby:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Best wishes from all of us here in South Jersey.

Fatty

I am so sorry to hear what your family is going through right now. I hope that she has a full recovery.

Dear Bob, We pray for Hallies perfect health and wholeness knowing that love is healing her now. We also affirm perfect peace, strength and understanding for you, Melanie and all your loved ones at this time and always. We also pray for the wisdom of God to work through every doctor and person who touches and tends to Hallie in her healing process. Peace and Love, Ross

We are praying for your family... Our hearts are aching with this news... May little Hallie recover quickly and fully...

Bob,

Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you and Melanie during the most difficult time a parent will ever endure. Take all of the time in the world with the most important thing in your lives.

God Bless

. Prayers are being sent up. God Bless.

Dear Bob,

I was wondering where you were last night at the concert at Stubb's in Austin, TX. I am so sorry to hear about what you and your family are going through right now. My prayers and love go out to you and your family.

Kelly

Beste fam. Crawford, vanuit Nederland willen wij jullie ook ontzettend veel sterkte wensen en de hoop uit spreken dat het met jullie dochter goed komt.

Hartelijke groet en nogmaals veel, erg veel, sterkte gewenst!

Fam. Ruessink, Netherlands.

Bob, my heart and prayers go out to you, Melanie, and most of all to Hallie. My wife, Tiffany is a nicu nurse and our youngest daughter Kendall had to spend about 4 weeks in the nicu at Erlanger hospital in Chattanooga shortly after she was born due to having a hole in her intestine. the biggest hurdle was the post op sitiuation that she went thru after her surgery which was successful and now Kendall is a normal 2 year old girl will a huge zest for life. Although our situations are very different please keep in mind that children have a way of overcoming gigantic obstacles that they dont even know about. I know that this has to be the lowest of lows of a time in your life. I promise you I have been there, crying and walking into walls wondering what is next. But you have to keep having faith that God will prevail and will come up with a plan that is best for all of you! I have been touched in ways by the music that you, Scott, Seth, and Joe have made over the last few years in ways that you could never imagine and hope to see you back on stage with the brothers again soon in the very near future. My family will keep you in our prayers and hope for a speedy recovery for Hallie and for your family. Having never met you face to face I know that you are a man of great integrity and of strong values. My family wishes the very best for you and yours. God bless and keep your chin up. Everything happens for a reason and this will only make you stronger. Again God bless! And remember.... "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"- Philippians 4:13.
Scott Perry

Dear Bob,
My name is Kate White and I am Geoff White's mom . His dad and I live in Austin and are going to the show at Stubb's tonight. When I was looking up info about the show I discovered your message which left me in tears. I am so so sorry...I can't begin to imagine what you and Melanie are going through. Geoff had routine surgeries when he was 2 months old and that was difficult enough. The cancer makes everything so much harder. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Crawford Family,

I just read your message and my heart completely goes out you and your family. I am a father of a beautiful 2 1/2 yr old daughter that was 15 weeks premature. She was 1 lb 8 oz at birth and after she was born we spent 105 days in the NICU. So although I don't share the same story as you I know what it is like as a father to spend those many days and hours in the hospital worrying and praying for your daughter. What kept me going was knowing that whatever happened God had his loving hands on her and on me. Giving me strength to get through whatever was in store. I'm not sure whtat her situation is but if you can hold her as much as you can. Sing with her, and pray with her. I will surely be praying for Hallie and for you and your wife. These kids are strong Bob. They are fighters. God Bless You!

In Him,

Adrian Caauwe