Love and good health to you all.
xoxoxo,
Jules
Monday, September 3, 2007
The Journey Continues
Hope everyone had a great and relaxing labor day weekend. Pat is hanging tough, feeling stronger everyday. Once the chemo leaves his system he is a different person. That chemo is some nasty stuff, it has no mercy, but you gotta do it. I just drove through the gates of our neighborhood for the 48th straight night without my husband. I miss him like crazy. Cancer is taking it's toll on all of us. Pat lies in the bed and fights it with every ounce of his being. At 99 Fairlane we fight it with all we can muster. Some days are just tougher than others. The love and support we get from family and friends is our safety net. Without it I can't imagine where we would be. The little things mean so much to me these days. Chloe holding my hand every morning when I pick up the phone at exactly 8 am to call Pat and see how his night was. All my children are showing so much concern not only for Pat but for my well being. They refuse to leave me at home alone not even for an hour. I am blessed with so much love.....thank you to everyone. We will beat this disease and be that much stronger after the battle. Cancer came knocking on the wrong door.
Love and good health to you all.
xoxoxo,
Jules
Love and good health to you all.
xoxoxo,
Jules
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Julie...you are soooo correct when you say cancer came knocking on the wrong door! Like Pat's bracelet says....EFF Cancer!!! You look so great Pat. Mike and I had fun hanging out with you Saturday night. See you soon....Lots of Love and Prayers, Maribeth
Hi Pat and Julie,
Pat, I love the picture. Nice to see your smile. Rob is here while I type this note and he says to send his regards and keep up the good fight. Glad to hear you had a good weekend and we love reading Julie's posts. It keeps us connected. Stay strong my friend. We send a big prayer today.
Love,
Marcia
Hi Pat,
I am happy to hear you are feeling stronger every day. My daily Prayers go to you and your Family.
Dan Smith
Self-pity by DH Lawrence
I never saw a wild thing
sorry for itself.
A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough
without ever having felt sorry for itself.
I came across that mini-poem and it kept me thinking about you and how hard you continue to fight without giving up or complaining. It is rare to see so much strength and my admiriation for you and your family continues to grow daily. You are in the prayers of my family and me. You are all so amazing. I wish there was more we could do.
Sincerely,
Naomi
Hi Pat, You are so lucky to such an awsome family. This web page is great and I hope you are reading it EVERYDAY! Its pretty awsome to know how much everyone cares about you guys. Just a quick update on Donahoe Racing. The FJ is LEADING THE POINTS...The SUPERDUTY is in SECOND PLACE IN THE POINTS....2 more Races left. I'm hoping to bring AHAB 2 more championships!!I went to Robbies house last week to pick up some body panels for the off-road hall of fame and we both had a long talk about you and said some prayers so all your off-road guys are thinking about you. Get Better DAMMIT!! Take care buddy. GO GET EM!!
Pat,
We are following your journey. A tough one we know, but only can imagine how it really is. From our vantage point, you and your family are blessed with bravery, love and hope. Healing thoughts are sent your way on a daily basis.
Love, Dixon and Nancy
Hi Pat,
You look great!!!! It is amazing what love and support and fighting will do.
Where do you find the letter H?
In the middle of NOWHERE. Ha ha ha
I came across that one on one of the boys popscicle sticks.
I hope to see you this weekend if I can get Angie to come and watch the boys for a couple of hours. I wish the boys could come and visit. As you know they are very entertaining.
We miss you, get better.
Kim, Gavin & Nolan
Dude! enough is enough get your ass back here! lol! just kidding!Get well first,THEN get your ass back here! We all love and miss you! Mason and the whole AHAB gang
MISS YA BUD !!!!! GOD BLESS
Pat,
I find myself praying for you and your family throughout the day. I can be doing laundry or driving in the car and I become aware that I am praying for you. I know prayers are where you and your family get strength to fight this evil disease. Know that you are loved and thought of by so many, many people.
Hi Pat,
Well, We're off on our first big adventure in the "Home on Wheels" starting tomorrow....can't wait to see how that goes! It already has me frustrated since I couldn't get the refrigerator to turn on today. I'm sure Big Bob will get it going tonight. Hopefully when we get back you will be at home with your family where you belong. In the meantime, take care and keeping getting stronger.
Love you.
Nancy
Dear Pat and Julie,
Our names are Barbara and Vincent Kraus. I'm Jo Ann Sheikh's sister and Vincent is her brother-in-law.
We've heard so much about you both. You have an awesome family! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We're anxious to hear more and more good news as each day passes.
Hey, isn't Jo Ann a sweetheart? She's my one and only sis--she's definitely a keeper! Jo Ann lets me know how Pat is doing and about how wonderful and supportive Julie and the rest of the family are. We truly wish you only the very best.
Your "Fountain Valley Fans,"
Barbara, Vincent
Kids: Paul, Valerie, Mark and Philip
Hey Pat, Your photo looks great!! It's good you will get a break from the chemo and maybe even a chance to visit home before you begin the next treatment. We are all thinking of you and praying you will be well soon. Stay strong.
Julie, Brady, Brock, & Chloe...love and support to you all.
xoxo,
Brenda, Ron, Regan, & Madison
The Rogers family loves and misses all of you Smiths =)
You have been prayed for many times in our family and we really hope that we can see you as soon as we can!
xoxo
trust in prayer. you are going to be fine. you are loved.
Hi Jules,Pat and Family,
Just wanted to say that Pat you look good in the picture! Keep up the strong fight and you will finish first! My thoughts and prayers are with you! I pray that this will be the last round and the news will be great! Hang in there and stay tough! All my love cousin Kelly
Pat, Just wanted to tell you we miss you and wish you our best! Glad to hear your gonna kick this things a**! Thanks, for just being you. Roger and the Robby Gordon Off-Road Crew.
Dear Pat and Julie,
Just a quick note to say hi and it was nice to see you both on the weekend in such great spirits! Day by day things will get back on track. In the meantime, wishing you happy hours of rest and recuperation. Your Dad and I are cheering for you 24/7!
Love, Jo Ann
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