It's great to read the comments made to this blog. Those from work; Clint, Adam, Patti/Kenny; and family; Jenny, and Reed Glassman, it's been 2 to 3 years since we've talked. Thanks, it's fun to read your comments and feel your support.
Tonight Heidi gets to do her thing to my hair. So far it's still all there but the nurses say 2-3 days and it will start falling out. I hope she's not to creative.
Hey Jose
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about you a lot lately. It is nice to read this blog daily and be able to see your positive attitude. Chris and I admire you and Susan and the way you have raised your children. We only hope that ours will turn out as well. We think of you daily, we pray for you and your family, and hope that everything goes well.
Love
Chris and Amanda Brewer
Jose
ReplyDeleteLynette & I think of you often. We are so proud of you for being so positive in this fight you're engaged in. The mind really does play an important role in all of this. Hang tough bro!!! Jerry
Jose,
ReplyDeleteI have a butt pillow you can borrow if you'd like. I spoke with your mom yesterday. I can tell why you are so awesome. She is lovely! I hope everything goes well for you. The Milt Shaum Family are pulling for you!
Dear Jose, Nola and I were saddened, and choked up, when we read what West had written about you. On the other hand we were embolden by your positive outlook, your appreciation for family and friends, and your faith in Jesus Christ. We were reminded of the poem that is about a man facing difficult situations in life, the good and the bad, and treating both of them the same. When the man is able to do this, as the poem goes, he is a MAN. You are a Man my son. We think you know the poem. It is by Rudyard Kipling. At times like this one you are going through, come along, there is nothing others can do that changes the facts. But, like you say, the love expressed by others means everything. Let us share with you a little story about Don's brother, Claron E. Swenson. Claron is Don's only brother and was ten years younger. Claron was a life long security man for the Church and as such was always in the shadow of certain key members of the Presidency. His life was dedicated to his job and as such was loved by those he served. He was diagnosed with a type of cancer that effects the liver when he was 65 years old. He endured, with great courage, all he had to do until he said goodbye to us two years later. We read about things like this every day and move on, but when those close to us are hit, it is a reminder to us of how precious life is and makes us want to be better people. That is the case with you. Here is the "rest of the story" about Claron. The member of the first presidency, with whom Claron had been a close companion for about 12 years, came to visit him in the hospital. Claron looked up at him and said, "President, they tell me I am terminal". The answer was: "Claron, we are all terminal". Claron passed away about two weeks later. The general authority went out of his way, missing his Thursday meeting, in the temple, for the first time in his life, to speak at the funeral. We are all terminal, but sometimes we realize it more fully than at other times. We love you. Don & Nola Swenson
ReplyDeleteHey Jose! Thinking about how tough a kid you were when we were all "wrassling" at Grandma and Grandpa Shaum's. Now your toughness is accompanied by exceptional grace in a difficult time. I am thinking about you and sending out the best of thoughts and wishes. You are most loved!
ReplyDeleteJose,
ReplyDeleteI've been following this blog and we've been remembering you in our prayers since our lunch a couple of weeks ago. It was great to see you. This is a tough deal, but you're a tough guy. Know that you are remembered and loved. I'll stay in touch.
TT