Sometimes I get so sick of hearing in the news all the crappy shit that goes on in the world. Since I've found out about my cancer let me tell you how generous,loving,and caring this world can be...
- My Mom and Dad show up immediately to console me.
_ Hundreds of phone calls pour in as news of my cancer spreads from friends and family.
- Sister in-law brings over a care package with all antitoxicants foods and drinks
- Mother-in-law and Father-law show up the next day to help out.
- More meals show up from neighbors and friends.
- 2 Friends show up and rake leaves.
- 1 buddy offers to finish the renovations I haven't bothered to finish since I've found the lump and for free.
- My Sister in laws brother gives me a medallion of a Saint with a dvd of his amazing story.
- my parents pay to have the duct work cleaned.
- mother in law pays for marissa's winter coat.
- Daycare teacher offers to babysit whenever needed.
- Everyone offers to babysit whenever needed.
- Jen's nurse friend helps fast track me into the cancer clinic.
- Jen's friends from work pitch in to have a cleaning service clean are house before I start chemo.
- My neighbor takes me out for breakfast.
- my neighbour helps me rake more leaves.
- my neighbours hug me.
- more phonecalls pour in.
- people offer help with snow removal while i'm on chemo.
- Hr lady fast tracks my insurance claim through.
- Hr lady gives me her cell # says call her anytime to vent and give me her antitoxidant tea she got from england.
- 14 toolmakers from work pitch in and buy me 42 inch plasma tv X box 360 and 4 or 5 games plus a card with $60 in it.
- Jeff whom i've never met but we share the same cancer sends me a care package with sweater,hat,funny movies, inspirational cancer books,medications,and a nintendo ds.
- friend of Jen's takes us to the park to do a photo shoot for us
- 3 friends pitch in and make up a little care package to take to chemo with me.
- my wife buys me a couch I want so I can lay my sick ass down. Even know she hates it.
-old grade school friends email and call offering advice and whatever help is needed.
- brother shows up to cut my lawn.
- millions of prayers said for me.
- A priest gives my wife hope!
- My wife is always there.
- My doctor gives me a second appointment to anwser mo questions.
- Jeff fast tracks me into a second opinion With the big wig specialist of Follicular NHL in BC.
- Secretary at the london hospital fast tracks my info to this gentlemen. in BC.
- My boss accomadates me on everything.
- Guys at work switch me shifts so I can work days.
John, I've just read pretty much every blog so far. I just want you to know how strong and brave you are. I believe you WILL not only beat this, but will beat the crap out of it. I am so happy to learn that you are doing this blog - great idea so you aren't repeating things over and over to people on an hourly basis! You can simply refer them to the blog if you don't feel like talking about it. I am here for you and Jen in anything you need...housecleaning, babysitting (even overnights), a hug, an ear, whatever you need!! Love you guys. Andrea Hawkrigg.
ReplyDeleteGood point about referring people to blog and not having to repeat everything Andi!!
ReplyDeleteEven a quick post saying call, don't call, whether you are up for visits or NOT... just send out the sign... don't worry about hurting peoples feelings... they should respect yours...
Johnnie my dear... you kick the crap out of this stupid cancer... and if you dont have energy to kick... there is a LONG line up of people who will send you their strength...
You, Jen, Rissa and Kaylala are sooooo important to Eric and I... we are there to stand beside you and fight...
xoxoxoxoxo
John, Jen, Marissa & Mikayla,
ReplyDeleteEven though its been a few months since we've last seen you, we had been thinking about you, wondering when we'd get together for the next playdate.
You must still be reeling from the diagnosis. We really appreciate you including us in your blog and appreciate you being open to share your story (if the past year of our own journey have taught us anything, its that you can never have too many people praying, sharing good thoughts, affirming, and assisting).
We commit to walking this journey with you... and as the weeks and months and years progress, we pray that you'll continue to feel supported and surrounded.
Think about any of the practical needs that we or others can support you with (playdates? meals? sitting with you at the hospital?) and as well, include in your blog specific things that people can be praying for.
With love,
Bill, Rachelle, Connor and Abby LaBranche
John and Jen,
ReplyDeleteI am overwelmed with all of the fantastic things your family, friends and co-workers have been able to do to show their support!
John, you are without a doubt one loved man!
Jen...you are brave to get a couch you don't like! LOL
Take care
Annette and Brad Smith (OW)
John,
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing this blog. Your love for your children is your strongest gift and will help see you through this!
Derek Maisonville
John, I'm just speechless... this is a very thoughtful thing for you to do. As we've said, and so many others have also said, anything you need, call us. Anything. We mean it. Also I am so inspired by everything you've written about how people have helped!! I'm also curious about the BC connection. Fill us in if you have the time and energy. Otherwise just know we are thinking of you and praying for you.
ReplyDeleteChristie, Jamie, Morgan & Hailey.
Hi Christie,
ReplyDeleteYes I been in contact with a gentlemen from Windsor with the exact cancer I have. He's now in remission. He has went to conferences and made direct contacts with other doctors throughout Canada and Us. Particularly Dr Gascoyne The top Specialist in Canada. He's Studies Just follicular Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. He now has all my stuff and I'm hoping for his opinion soon.