On I’ve got cancer, but the cancer doesn’t have me
Posted on January 15 at 9:26 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
Whats up bro. Yeah it's John's little brother. After finding out what you had I thought you wouldn't make it as long as you have. Done is what I thought you were gonna be, only because I, I know how you can be.(STUBBORN).....For all you readers out there our family has endured quite a bit. Myself and 3 brothers along now with my sister as well as our father have now had cancer. 2 with Hodgkins, myself being one of them. 2 with esophageal and 1 with skin and 1 with Thyroid. Now your thinking holy cow(Harry Carry) what a family, and what they have endured. PLEASE don't start feeling sorry for us, that is not what I'm writing for. Sometimes I think and see John trying to give up but then he bounces back and does something like this blog. Maybe this is the only way I can say this without crying in front of you. I've always looked up to you and sometimes wanted to be you with what you do for your job. No matter how hard we argue or the stupid things we all say I'm glad I have the relationship I have with you. How we can talk about Poker,Football,Baseball,and how Bret Favre stinks and how the CUBS are gonna kick the Brewers all around. So please for your nieces and nephews and YOUR family continue to not give up. Continue to be the Smartalic you are and never change. Keep on fighting and WE are all there for you.Love Ya
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On I’ve got cancer, but the cancer doesn’t have me
Posted on January 17 at 2:21 p.m. ( Suggest removal )
John: As I sit here and read your blog and the comments posted I find myself hoping you really realize how much you are loved, respected and needed. I am not talking just about from your family who loves you dearly but obviously from co-workers, friends and people who have never met you. You once told Bob and I that you didn't want to be a burden but this blog will hopefully convince you even on the worst of days how truly needed you are and no one will ever take your place. I most of all hope that you will use this blog and the postings to keep your spirits up and to remind yourself how important it is to keep fighting and try to be positive. Your family will always be there for you and will always do anything to help no matter what. John you are the smartest man I ever met(seriously people try to watch jeopardy with this guy or any kind of trivia show) and I am eternally grateful that you are a part of my life. I find it pretty cool how much we have in common and how fun it is to hang around you. Please continue to use this blog to express your emotions during this particularly hard time in your life and reflect on the comments of others to give you inspiration on those tough days (wow that is the social worker in me talking).:) Remember how much Bob, I and your PERFECT niece and nephew love you and need you!
Love ya John - Michelle (wife of John's youngest brother Bob).