Comments on: Gratitude

By: goldengirls59

goldengirls59 — Mon, 19 May 2008 04:24:46 +0000

This is also my first time to your site. I think you are doing exactly the right thing by spending time together, recording memories that you will have forever even though your beloved wife will not be there. That is a great legacy for your kids. Enjoy every single minute, living in the present and not the future and you will not regret it. We will be praying for peace for you and your family.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:15:55 +0000

Fatty and Susan,
First time to your site and I have learned a great lesson from you both!

I will be back to revisit. I am praying for your family.

By: Catriona Mac.

Catriona Mac. — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:19:32 +0000

Susan, Fatty and children–

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. You all truly inspire me with your grace in the face of terrible news.

Jimmy Valvano said, “To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special.”

God bless you all.

By: B

Mon, 12 May 2008 22:09:24 +0000

I’m having a bone scan next Monday. Nuclear stuff injected and then a scan. I’m nervous. I think maybe my cancer has come back. One of my blood work markers was high. I haven’t told anyone I’m scared yet. I’m even down playing it (so far) to my husband. May you and your wife get a miracle. . .even if it is just more time. I was in remission for over five years. (And maybe this is just a glitch and I still am. That’s what I’m hoping.)

By: KTBee

KTBee — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:16:10 +0000

Though I do not know you (or you me) I feel your pain and struggle, I cry with you, and I think of your family often. You write with beautiful insight and passion, Susan must feel great warmth and comfort inside knowing you care so deeply and truly for her and your children. That is a wonderful gift to give her through her pain. Please know that as you walk (bike) and write through your journey there are many of us silent readers cheering you on. I’ll be thinking of you…

By: Lora

Lora — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:02:20 +0000

Linked to you through Pioneer Woman. My Dad died when I was 13. I realized 30+ years later that I did not remember the sound of his voice-it makes me sad even today 15 years later. SUCH A GOOD IDEA to record your wife’s voice-not just for you-but for your children. Saying a prayer for you both-right now-asking God for mercy and compasssion as you walk this road together.

By: sonja

sonja — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:35:52 +0000

I am a mother to two girls. I am healthy. I have tried so many times to sit down and write them a letter. Something that they could hold on to if I died unexpected. To this day I have not been ablt to do this. Because the thoughht of leaving them behind is so dreadful to me: My heart and good wishes go out to your wife and you and your kids. This Life is a weird and bumpy road. and there is nothing we can do sometimes except saying: I care.

By: Will

Will — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:46:36 +0000

I’m a newcomer to the site as well as a cyclist and breast cancer researcher. I just wanted to wish you the best and offer the tiny bit of support I can. Reading your post made me work a little harder today!

By: Autumn

Autumn — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:33:33 +0000

I just discovered your site through PW. This gives me chills. I recently found out I had cancer and had very similar thoughts. Your circumstances are different than mine. It may seem very obvious but I think the biggest thing would be to spend any time together as much as possible and maintain normalcy as much as possible. It sounds like you’re able to do that somehow. I truly hope the best for you. May Heavenly Father be with your family!!

By: Harp

Harp — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:23:03 +0000

As I read your posts I’m impressed how you keep from becoming angry and bitter. It must be tough. When I think of my own wife and dealing with something like that I don’t know if I could keep things as clear and positive as you do. Susan and you are both an inpiration. Keep up the fight.