Patkid Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 This past week has been very very difficult for B and me. He is very weak and sick and still reeling from the CT SCAN report. We have been prayerful and trying to find our hopeful addietude again.............kind of like the mojo search that Cindi is traveling. Anyway, I want to tell you something AWESOME. My sister, Mary Jan, (My god-daughter's mom) who also has a son in Iraq, and a full time job and a Daughter moving to Milwaukee for grad school from VA where she has been working in a Jesuit Outreach Volunteer Program, and a husband who works too many hours and on and on, did this for Brian: She made a CD. She put the avatar we use on this forum on the cover, altered by adding a SuperMan S Logo where the Bear's logo is on Bri's sweatshirt. There are 14 tracks on the CD ~ all with lyrics containing the word SuperMan except the last track, which is the Star Wars Theme. It came in a box w/ a Superman Ballcap and a wonderful loving card for Bri and one for me. They started calling Bri SuperMan when he did such an outstanding job not letting the loss of his right hand slow him down at all................the Superman designation has continued during his brave fight with LC. I am amazed at how people are so good and so kind and so loving and I wanted to share this GOOD NEWS with all of our family here. Love and friends and family and peace for all of us. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Hi Pat and Superman, You know my expression... Priceless.. What a wonderful, wonderful gesture on their part. To take the time and create that CD for you guys. You know that your Brian, is their Super Hero, their Superman. They admire him so much. Talk about making your day... huh. Something like that could just change a mood in an instant. You guys are a wonderful couple it shows so much in all your posts. You are a genuine. caring couple who has an inner beauty that really shines through. Your sister and her husband put their heads together and came up with a great idea for their Super Hero. Priceless....Priceless....Pricless Maryanne PS. I really hope and I am praying that Brian starts to feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 It's so wonderful to hear about the positive of human nature! Thanks! You are blessed in many ways, not the least of which is your loving extended family. Keep flying, Superman, and Pat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Pat: you an dBrian have my prayers. I hope Brian gets enough strength back to try chemo again soon. That is pretty coold of your sistr to find a way to cheer you all on. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Wonderful story. Wonderful people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Pat and Brian, Thank you for sharing this gift with us. As devastating as this disease is on all of our lives , it has brought with it, as a friend of mine described it , "riches gleaned". The compassion, the love and the support of others is something you may never have felt so vividly if this hadn't happened to us. This very website is a perfect example of how human compassion does exist. It's sad that we have to go through such tragic events in our lives in order to experience these compassionate gifts from others , but then again I have to think how blessed and gifted we are. Love and Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Your sister is a remarkable woman. In the midst of her own turmoil, she reaches out to help family in need. Thanks, Pat. You made my day with this example of the spirit that can prevail. love, Cindi Socks. stickers. tee shirt. card...get my drift?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 It is obvious to me that true "wonderfulness" runs in your family genes. You can't go to the store and buy that. Thinking of you two, Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 (((Pat and Brian))) Guess we should never forget how important an act of love can be! Even the littlest demonstration of love has more power than ANYTHING all the money in the world can buy! Glad you two are loved so well! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I got your drift, cindi. thought of it immediately. and I think Bri's superman moniker is wellearned, supergirl (pat)! xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Pat & Brian, I'm sorry this is such a tough time and wanted to let you know that I'm praying for you, along with all the others who care about you so much, and I'm certain many who read things here but never post. What a great gift from your sister! Brian DOES sound like Superman, and you're his perfect mate. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 That is so, so nice. You've got wonderful people surrounding you. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Pat and Brian, you have a wonderful family and the kindness you show must be throughout your family.I am praying for you both and hope things get to be easier. It is time Bri gets a break from all this nonsense and his road should be smoother! God bless you both,Nancy C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyT Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Dear Pat and Brian, I am so sorry to hear how difficult things are right now and it is so amazing to read what a beautiful gift your sister put together for you both. My thoughts and prayers are with you both for brighter days NancyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Dear Pat and Brian, Wow!! How very much thought and time went into that. What truley went into that was a ton of love!!! Just by knowing you through this community family I see why you are both so loved. God Bless you both always, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 What an uplifting story! Praying hard for you guys! Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Very nice story Pat/Brian, prayers for the best. Hang in there. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Your friend came up with a great idea!!! You are very lucky to have such a good friend. Listening to all the Superman songs should be very motivational for Brian. It's good to focus on someone like Superman and pull some strength from that character. Dennis always watched the movie "Patton" during rough times and before chemo. Keeping you two in my prayers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 What a wonderful and true friend you have Pat. You are blessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 What a sweet and thoughtful sister you are blessed with. My prayers continue for both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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