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Sweet 16 🎈

In support of
Chelsea Brem and Family

Today is Chelsea’s 16th birthday. Celebrating it from the hospital definitely wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card…but here we are, showing up anyway.

Friends and family found a way to make sure she knew she was being celebrated today. Chalk messages appeared outside…bright, colorful reminders that even from a distance, people showed up for her. It stopped us in our tracks. Proof that love finds its way in, even through hospital walls. 🫶🏻

And then there was Chelsea herself. Spunky. Independent. Funny. Very sarcastic. The kind of sarcastic that lets you know she’s fully paying attention and absolutely forming an opinion. The raised eyebrow. The perfectly timed comment. The “are you serious?” look that needs no translation. 🙄 That sharp wit and humor we know so well continues to show up more and more.

To celebrate her birthday, we bought cupcakes for the pediatric floor (PICU, step‑down, and rehab) and Chelsea helped deliver them herself. Plates, napkins, party hats and all. After 37 days here, she’s become something of a local celebrity, making the rounds and spreading birthday cheer with her sweet smile, charm, and sarcasm. At that point, it was pretty clear this was Chelsea’s floor, and we were just walking in it.🧁

We kept today simple and calm, but it was full in all the ways that matter. We’re incredibly grateful to the staff here who helped acknowledge her birthday with warm wishes, a card and a signed canvas, and to every single family member and friend who took time to send messages, prayers, chalk, and love. 💕

Sixteen looks a little different this year…but make no mistake, Chelsea is still very much Chelsea. And anyone who knows her knows…sarcastic comments are the real gift. 🫶🏻

Thank you for continuing to surround our girl and our family with so much love.💗

Kara and Michael Brem
8 months ago

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Melissa Julian 8 months ago

Happy 16th birthday, sweet girl 💜

Joan Ludwig 8 months ago

Happy Birthday Chelsea!

Katie Buchanan 8 months ago

Happy Birthday Chelsea. You are so loved. Awesome to see your smile today❤️

Jennifer Kelly 8 months ago

Happy birthday Chelsea!!

Carolyn Everett 8 months ago

HaPpY Birthday, Chelsea! Yummy cupcakes, a great chalk message, and wishes from near and far! ❤️🎉🎂

Kirsten Jackson 8 months ago

Happy 16th and many more beautiful birthdays to come!

Kelli Travis 8 months ago

Happy Sweet 16 Chelsea!

Tom Melle 8 months ago

Happy Birthday Chelsea!!! We're so proud of your spirit and progress!! Keep up the fight and you'll be home soon!! All our best . . . -Tom & Amy Melle

Kathy Everson 8 months ago

Happy Sweet 16th birthday, Chelsea! I love reading all your updates posted by your mom! Continued prayers and positive thoughts for your quick and total recovery! Kathy Everson (Arlington, TX) Friend of Marie & Steve, Donna & Ron Findley

Kim Lloyd 8 months ago

Happy 16th birthday Chelsea!!!

Mitchell Bratton 8 months ago

Happy Birthday Chelsea! I hope it was a great day! YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

steve maygar 8 months ago

Happy 16th Birthday Chelsea! I think you'll look back in 20 years and laugh about spending it in the hospital.

Ginger Davis 8 months ago

Happy 16th Birthday Chelsea!🎂🎂🎂🤣

Julie Folsom 8 months ago

Happy, Happy Sweet Sixteen! You are a true fighter with exceptional courage persevering through this unexpected blip in your journey. Know that all your friends and family continue prayers in your name. Looking good and cupcakes look yummy!

Carol Kocher 8 months ago

Happy birthday Chelsea!! And many more!🤩🥳🌸🎂🍰🍧

Heidi Johnson 8 months ago

Happy 16th birthday!

Amy Lusk 8 months ago

Happy sweet 16 Chelsea! We love you and hope you can come home soon! We are praying for you everyday 🥰 Madelin is looking forward to celebrating with you.

Angela 8 months ago

Happy 16th birthday Chelsea!!

Kristin Langley 8 months ago

Happy 16th Birthday, Chelsea!! You are amazing!!! 🎉🎉

Pam Winans 8 months ago

Happy Birthday Chelsea🎉. Wishing God’s greatest things for you as a 16 yr old. 💜

Dennis and Frances Jarabak 8 months ago

Happy birthday Chelsea!

Betty Marsh 8 months ago

Happy 16th Birthday Chelsea! You are so loved! 🎂🎂🥰🌺🎉🥳🎈

Karen Albidrez 8 months ago

I watched her tug on another girl's ponytail yesterday and I thought...oh yeah, she's getting to be more of herself!! Happy birthday.sweet girl!!

Sherrill Stanley 8 months ago

(I am a friend of your Brem grandparents.) Chelsea, I missed the event for you yesterday because of MY sister's birthday! So glad you are celebrating yours today! I can't remember where I was or what happened on my 16th celebration, but you will always remember yours! Keep on showing everyone the spunk inside of you, and you will celebrate number 17 however and wherever you wish!!

Jamie Sharpe 8 months ago

Happy 16th Birthday, Chelsea!

Karen Bobetic 8 months ago

Happy Sweet 16 Birthday Chelsea🎂🥳🎉

Amy Fenton 8 months ago

Happy birthday, Chelsea!

Tom Hemrick 8 months ago

My prayers continue from Vol country Happy sweet 16

Cindy Westrick 8 months ago

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Dave and Terri Buchanan 8 months ago

A Wonderful and Beautiful update. HBD Chelsea !

Brenda Carroll 8 months ago

A very special Happy Birthday to Chelsea!

Deanna Hansbrough 8 months ago

Happy sweet 16, Chelsea! 🎉🎂

Michael Fortson 8 months ago

Happy 16th Birthday!!!!!

Denise Simpson 8 months ago

Happiest of birthdays, Chelsea! You are a rock star as is your family as you all continue on your healing journey🎉🎂

Kate Moynihan 8 months ago

Happy birthday Chelsea!! I couldn't wait to get to school today and read the weekend updates :)

Susan McDermott 8 months ago

🩷🎂🩷🎂🩷🎂🩷

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