I was pretty overwhelmed by the responses to the post last week with the few things I've learned. I got quite a few emails, along with the comments, with a lot of great comments about what you guys learned from my ramblings. Maybe one of those silver linings...
Cards, emails, comments...anything is important. Yes, it is very hard to keep up with everyone and reply, but every bit of support is wonderful. I understand that my comments about not feeling/being strong or courageous seem like I don't want to hear it from you...but I'm not sure that's the case either. This is one of those journeys where it is the thought that counts, if your note is written on the back of a bar napkin, it is just as nice to get. Your card/email/comment is only a carrier for the fact that you wrote it in the first place. That's meaningful beyond the words you put down. However, I reserve the right to ridicule anything in the name of "laughter is the best medicine".
Almost through day 2 of round 4...the haze is beginning to fall around me, so I may not be the most talkative guy through the rest of the week. I'm likely off on a journey to the other side of the looking glass for the next bit...
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Geoff,
Our hearts and prayers are with you as always, especially tomorrow. I am sure that the results will be what you want and you can focus on recovery and trying to get ready for Christmas. I wish I could be there with you, but we will save that for later when I can give you a hard time and you can take it. We love you.
Sue & Dad
Heck if I knew you liked beer napkins so much, I could have saved some money on wigs! haha
How about TP? Can I write on the good two-ply stuff and send it to you?
Can't wait for our next visit in just 24 days! Jacquie and I are gearing up for a great trip!
Love you bro!
We just heard the news that things are looking up!!! Knew it would happen, though you've always been in our prayers.
I've been a silent follower of your blog so far, though I couldn't keep quiet over this one!
I knew all the prayers would be answered... you're in the home stretch now!
Lots of love,
Erin, Paul & Gabby
Hey Geoff,
I was going to write about how inspiring you are or how eloquently you write, but I'm starting to notice that the vast majority of the other comments here seem to mention that, so I'd say that's old news.
Instead, let's work with that "laughter is best medicine" thing... If you are in the haze where you're looking to just veg out, here's one more tv series to throw into the mix, I don't think I recommended any comedies to you. "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia". Watch it. Download it, Rent it, mug someone who looks like they might have it, its up to you, but this is a hilarious show. Incredibly un-PC, but in such a great way, and I have a feeling you'd really go for it.
Also, in unrelated news, please relay to your lovely wife Melissa that I'll miss seeing her at Christmas this year almost as much as you guys will miss seeing me.. but obviously not quite to the same degree, because let's face it, I am pretty awesome.
HA! Just try ridiculing THIS comment!... wait, what do you mean I made it ridiculously easy?
- Cousin Alex
Laughter can be the best medicine, so for that I prescribe you a HUGE dose of your brother :-) I am glad things are going well, Adam and I send you our love and hope things keep on this great track! As Dick said too, comment when you can, we appreciate the updates more than you know!
Love always, Niki and Adam
Geoff, I don't know if you remember me, but I went to BR and was friends with Mark - I was one year younger than him, which I guess puts me one year older than you.
I've been following your blog and just want to say thank you for putting everything down for the world to see and learn from your words.
I'm a paramedic and always assumed that I "knew" cancer since I was taught about it, and always assumed that I "knew" how to deal with the cancer patients that I met -- your words have taught me so much more than any book ever could. Thank you.
You are completely right when you say that this sucks - I didn't know you very well, but knew Mark pretty good and if you're anything like him you're a great guy too - I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Steph Coletta
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