Thank you all for being supportive and interested in my health crises. These are hard times for my wife (Patty) and me. But we know that all of our family, friends, and former colleagues want to know what has happened and more importantly, what is current and what our plans our.
We love telephone calls but with all of you out there, sometimes it becomes a bit too much logistically for us to handle with call-backs, etc. I'm not saying not call.
Also, sending out individual emails to a long list also becomes burdensome.
I think most of you understand two things about me. 1) I really like to keep busy, especially doing stuff on the computer. In fact, that's how we ended up in Chicago today through computer research. 2) In my current situation, keeping busy keeps my mind off of the many negative aspects of what I'm going through or what is in the future for me.
So in an attempt to do all of this, I'm setting up this new BLOG: "Phil's GBM". It won't be anything like what I've done before. There will no photos and not very much to laugh about. Just words and updates. So, if you want to find out the latest news, just click and/or bookmark this link:
http://philsgbm.blogspot.com/
Feel free to pass the link on to anyone. This whole thing is not a secret.
Thank you all again for your love and support as we travel this difficult path.
- Phil Marder
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Phil:
ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent idea. We are with you always in spirit and now on the blogosphere.
/cliff
We'll be with you, cheering you on, every step of the way./Ocala Fan Club, Octopop, Pres.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the fight, you know all your racquetball buddies are pulling for you and hope to see you soon again. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteTerry
Phil,
ReplyDeleteGBM treatment progress blog -excellent idea. Doesn't surprise me:) Rita B.
What a great idea, Dad! A perfect way to simultaneously keep everyone updated and also have a way to organize your own thoughts on all that's going on.
ReplyDeleteLove from Sarah, Thomas, and your grandkittens
Great idea, Phil! I'll keep praying! And wishing you the best.
ReplyDeleteSue
Phil:
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Larry and Randee
Phil,
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a very speedy recovery.
2009 HAS to be a much better year for you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
We all want to see you back on the racquet ball courts soon.
Damon
Dear Phil. . and Patty,
ReplyDeleteJust know that even though you might not hear from us readily, Lynn and I are following your blog entries and responses from family/friends. You are in our prayers and most certainly in our thoughts. We, too, pray to the God of Abraham. Healing and Peace be with you and God IS with you....Lynn and Robie
Praise be!! We are so thrilled to hear your acceptance into the trial. What a great beginning to 2009! Hope is the key and hope you now have. r and l
ReplyDeletePhil and Patty...
ReplyDeleteIt's been far too long since I've heard much of anything from the Marders, and this would be the last thing I would have expected to hear after all this time. Just know that Jeff, Marilyn, Alex, Meghan and I are all thinking about you and hoping for your best. You take care of yourselves in whatever capacity is necessary. Stay strong...Adam Collins