Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Thank you to those who have supported the support staff!!!!!
Lisa and I, the amateur blogger Dave, want to take a minute to thank all of you who have helped juggle, feed, transport and generally caretake our four children. At the risk of sounding exhaustive, I would like to name a few names. Thank you Ryzenga family, my boys didn't even miss soccer practice! To Cari Hart, thank you for teaching Ava a work ethic! My girls have been having the greatest slumber experience! To Megan and Avery Hanneken, the pitch in attitude has made asking no stress at all. The Hofland family took Bella under their wing amidst a full house. Jessica Weerstra showed Ava she could have fun even without her sister, no small task I assure you! To the Brezette (and by that I mean Aaron and Riggs as well), thank you for hosting us and feeding the multitude of extended family that have come to support Matt during this strenous time. Thank you to Tom Fowler and Boatwerks for making our time here possible. Above all, thank you for all your prayers, intentions, and comments. They have buoyed Matt and humbled us all. Thank you for blessing us and our family with your love and friendship. DB
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(I have a stack, so I'll start with my own)
Charlie! Matt & the stacks of Gibson and Drummond family and beyond-
My heart goes out to you - what a heart-wrenching, senseless thing.
BUT! I have never met persons with better, stronger or more vigilant energy!
All of my thoughts and best energy is funnelling right to Charlie & the family, near and far.
Love, Mark
[I emailed several friends and my church from New York City - following are responses from some more of the best people I know]
markie,
i'm so sorry to hear this. god, really - he will be in my thoughts and prayers, and i will pass it on. thanks for sharing this with us so that we can continue to be supportive in this way! makes you feel closer.
love you friend,
Shonnie R. Ball
you know you have my prayers--for Charlie and for your family. I'm so sorry.
MUCH love,
Maren
So sorry to hear the news Mark. I will be thinking of you, your family and most importantly Charlie. I know too well what it's like to have young kids who are ill. It's the saddest situation. However, it's amazing how much strength and clarity can be found in the midst of sickness. I hope that you and your family are able to find those small, but very strong moments of inspiration. I love you and let me know if you need anything. -- KIP
Know of my prayers for little Charlie and all the family.
Take care,
Ronnie Adams
As an [Metro Baptist Church] emeritus myself, I join with you in Charlie’s corner.
He goes on the prayer list of the little church that I am helping out (“helping?” is perhaps questionable) here in the Jackson area.
J. David Waugh, D.Min.
thank you so much for letting us know. i am definitely thinking and praying not only for Charlie but for you and his whole family and circle of friends right now.
please keep us updated.
we love and miss you, too!
amanda rae*
Charlie is in my prayers and good thoughts and sending them positive and healing light right now!!
And so it is!
Haqumai
Markus,
Charlie, his family, and medical folks are in my prayers. Thank you for letting us know, so we can add to the energy in his corner. What a truly horrible thing for him and his family. Some things just should never be...
I love and miss you too. Take care of you.
Paula
I'm praying so hard right now! Love you my dear friend!
Angela Shultz
hey markie, i'll put your dear little nephew, charile's name, on my
own personal prayer list as well...an early diagnosis can mean an even
earlier cure, i hear....god bless all of you in your journey of
fighting it together....love, kathy
Mark Back...
*May we all continue to be Support Staff for this small and mighty fighter, Charlie.
As well as for this family which, I know, is always up for slaying a dragon.
Love & All My Best~
Mark
It's the least we can do at this time....Be Good Family!
Helping with the girls is the least we could do! We were glad to help. In addition, the girls both learned a little something from the experience... Bella now knows that what I pick out for her is what she'll wear for the day... especially when it's 6:45am. Ava learned that she loves cinnamon muffins (compliments of Judy Allen...thanks!), and that rising early isn't so bad. In fact, Ava requested that Alyssa wake her up as soon as Alyssa opened her eyes (quite surprising as you know how Ava usually is in the morning). We were glad to help so you could be with Matt and Charlie. Much love to the support staff, Matt, Charlie, and Lauren!
Cheers for Charlie from your cousins in Moline!! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Love,
The Smithers Families
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