Hello all,
Just want you to know that we have had 2 really bad days. He is not really eating and mainly sleeping - most likely due to the chemo. They are trying really hard to get Brian into a private room and will keep you updated on that one. I will be printing off the posts tomorrow afternoon so post any words of encouragement and I will take them in the early evening up to the hospital.
Love to all,
Christie
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I spent most of my evening looking through the many books we have to find some kind of inspirational verse to share with you so you would know just how much I love you and want you to get better but I couldn't find anything that told you that I have been praying harder than I have ever prayed in my life and that I have wished on everything shooting star for you to get better. You have always been someone I could count on for love, comfort, support and understanding. You are a great man and I am proud to say, "that is my uncle Brian"! I love you very much! Tami
Hi Brian and Chris
Was really good to see you when I was last down there, I hope you are are up to visitors soon, let me know and I will come right down,would love to see you guys again ,Jans new Chemo drug is causing some problems but it is given every 3 weeks,so there is time for me to get away,we are thinking of you everyday, keep up the good fight, see you soon and we can swap Chemo war stories, I know if medical wimps like Jan and I can get through it, you will be more than able to do what ever is needed to come through this, Glenn
Hi Brian,
We really miss you around the office and are thinking about you. It's so quiet over in your corner. You are a fighter. All our best thoughts are with you to get better soon.
Terri in CP (or FLP)
Dear Brian and Chris
Thank you for the update--this site is working out very well. Hopefully you are in a private room by now Brian, and more comfortable. You are always in our thoughts, and we have been talking about all the times you have "been there" for our family.
We are very proud of the man you have become through your hard work and determination. You are, and always will be, a brother to be proud of and to admire.
We are thinking of you, Chris, and hoping you can get some rest.
Love, Florence and John
Hi Brian & Chris,
We talk about you both all the time and we hope Brian that you get into a private room soon. We go on the internet probably a dozen times a day waiting to hear how you are doing. We care so much about what you are going through and we know in our hearts how strong you are and know that you will beat this. We miss you and can't wait to see you again soon. Hang in there!
Love Linda & Mikey
Hey Brian it was so good to see you last Friday and meet your family. You needn’t have worried about being a good host, you’re a natural. True to form, you showed more concern for my wife and family’s situation then your own. You have a lovely wife and family and are so fortunate to be surrounded by their love and support along with that of your numerous caring friends and acquaintances. It speaks volumes to the genuine caring and friendship you have given to others over your life. May the chemo do its job and its side effects pass quickly.
Jim Morton
Hi Brian, Phil needs to go for some culture shock ASAP so get well quick . All the best from George C. too! Phil Beer
Hi Brian;
Thinking of you and wanted to pop in and say "Hi"
I have a calendar on my desk and today's thought is:
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows"
(by Helen Keller)
Here's hoping that today your day will be filled with sunshine and that you are feeling a bit better.
I am sending you a big, huge, warm bear hug just like the hugs you give.
Love,
Karen Kesler
Still in Barbados for only 6 more days.Boy do I have some stories to tell.Thank you for this blog spot as it gives us the opportunity to tell you we are thinking of you. You've climbed the big hill and going forward it's smooth riding. Get strong, rest and let the chemo do the work, keep positive. Love and lots prayers, "do ya no w'at I'm saying man......." Len and Tracy
Still in Barbados for only 6 more days.Boy do I have some stories to tell.Thank you for this blog spot as it gives us the opportunity to tell you we are thinking of you. You've climbed the big hill and going forward it's smooth riding. Get strong, rest and let the chemo do the work, keep positive. Love and lots prayers, "do ya no w'at I'm saying man......." Len and Tracy
Dear Uncle Brian:
I just wanted you to know you hold such as special place in my heart.
You've always been such a bigger than life person with just as huge a heart to go with the personality and large stature. Your bear hugs always felt so enveloping and warm, something to be cherished. Sending you a huge hug across the distance.
Love, Kate.
Hi Brian...so to hear you have had a couple of bad days...I sure hop today was better. Still planning on coming out to see you tomorrow afternoon. Chris, if you read this tonight could you give me a call at work tomorrow, you have my number. Bye for now....love Glenda
Hi Uncle Brian,
All I can say is even though I didn't see you much, I do remember those big bear hugs that you give, and for once I am sending you one twice as big from all of us. We hope you have a better day. You are in our hearts every day, not a moment goes by and I remember something you said or did. Love to you, hugs and kisses, Bob, Maureen, Sarah, Mayah, KayCee
Today we celebrated International Women's Day at RO. The guys were invited too. You missed a great get together complete with free food and a fabulous speaker. You would have enjoyed both(Kenny was serving).
We need you to recover soon so we can enjoy more of these times together. The lunchroom just doesn't have the same ambience these days.
Love to you both,
Sue Rapin
Hi Brian.
Hope these last few day's are going a little smoother for you.
We have being thinking about you all the time.I can't believe how many people are pulling for you.
You are that great guy with that witty sense of humour.
Remember that trip to Seattle for our bike parts.What a blast.
We had the guy at the border in tears.He even let us pass without declaring our goods.When we told him that we bought stuff he said good bye.We were in that old car i owned at that time.
I know you will remember that story.The border guy could not believe that we owned Harley's.
This is only one of the many laughs we had.
You are a true Buddy and we miss you . Mikey and Linda
(Hound dog)
Hi Brian & Chris!XOXOXO
It looks like I somehow didn't do y note correctly last evening so will try again... I was just letting you know how very much we love you and that I think of you pretty much 24/7! The happy thoughts of all those memories we created and shared - confess to chuckling out loud at so many of them! The deep thoughts of a brother I love, admire and respect so dearly - and so very thankful for having in my life! You are the biggest and bestest man ever!! (it's okay to tell Cliff I said that 'cause I know he feels the same way!). I love that pic of you and Chris cuddling! Hope today is a better day for you - with you in my heart! Love to you both XOXOXOXO Love a sis' Polly
Hi,
My thoughts are with you. I hadn't touched base with you in a couple of days and I am sad to hear that they were not good days. Chris, tell the "Ballerina" to keep strong and that I am there in spirit. We can all live vicariously through "G".
Luv & Hugs. Trish
Hi Brian,
Our thoughts and best wishes are with you - keep strong. We miss you at the office. All the best.
-from your three enforcement amigos, pam, rosanna & ken
Hey Uncle Brian!
I hope you are having a better day today then you were yesterday! I know you will feel better soon because you started your chemo on my birthday, which is an obvious good sign! Andrew and I are almost done the semester so we will hopefully be coming down soon to bug you and Aunt Chris. Take care and I will talk to you soon!
Love You Tons!
Steph
"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."
Mahatma Gandhi
PS: Wiley the wabbit says hi
Hi Brian and Chris
Just wanted you to know that there is an office full of people that really care for you and admire you. Not everyone is sending you messages but you are in everyones hearts and thoughts. Hope the chemo works magic real soon. Wish I could take some of the pain away for you. Hang in there, we love you. Greig
Brian & Chris,
Hope you start to feel better soon! I miss being able to pick up the phone and doing the consult thing with you. Think about you two all the time.
Steve
Morning Brian ,
Just having a coffee as I get ready for work . Yes , that says 4:47 AM ! I am doing some dayshift for the time being while Dennis is off with injuries he recieved in a slip on the ice .
Everyone really misses you at Chevron and it's not the same without hearing that great laugh of yours!
I am thinking of you and Chris as you both tough it out through these rounds of Chemo . Be strong and get well ! It' easy to see that alot of people love you and need you around !
Larry L.
Hi Brian and Chris - from the Gals
Hope this note finds you feeling better today. We think of you often
and with hope anything is possible.
We miss your teasing particularly Mary who needs a joke now and then to keep going. Life is a bit slow in the office right now but it will pickup soon.
All the best to you and your family for now
Mary, Lynna and Viveka oh and of course Robin can't forget that guy he says hi.
Brian and Chris
Many, many thoughts to you - there are lots of us rooting for you EVERY moment. Our thoughts and wishes are beside you every day, to help you through all of this.
Keep the fight on, then there's no doubt you'll beat it. With the fight comes many ups and downs, stay tough even with the downs.
You are fighting the ultimate fight and that will take you to your many depths.
Good luck Chris and Christie, you also have a very hard, important job to do; you are also very much included in the thoughts and wishes.
Keep up the fight.
Best wishes
Kathleen Schur
Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to my Dad's blogs thus far. I was lucky enough to know how special he was for my entire life but it is great to know that he has so many people pulling for him. I am unable to visit right now due to my flu but I know that he is in good hands thanks to Chris. Thank you for being there with him everyday. You are doing a remarkable job. Lots and lots of love. Don.
Hi Chris and Brian,
Hope you feel better soon Brian. I'm sure you will be well enough to have fish and chips soon. Hopefully I will see you soon in the summer. Steph already has the Tofu recipes lined up.
Andrew
Hi Brian & ChrisXOXOXO
I am soooo glad to hear that you are finally in a private room - much better for you for sure and all my fingers and toes were getting very cramped from being crossed all this time!! Seriously tho, the privacy will give you a much better rest.... We are always thinking of you both - not a day goes by that the kids don't ask after you and send their love! They are also keeping an eye on this great blog site... Hey - a private room, an awesome, cute, "perfect fit couple" and Brian looking so handsome in that nice bright hospital gown (surely he must be a favourite of the nurses for them to give him a cheerful one instead on those boring old white ones!) and Chris so pretty with that wonderful smile of hers..... hmmm.... Sorry, but sometimes I gotta get a tease at you when I can! (I know you'd do the same for me ha ha!!)
Just feel the love and prayers between these words and lines and you will feel us all with you there! talk to you soon... 'til then - all my love Polly XOXOXOXO
Hi Brian & Chris....
I hope the past couple of days have been better for you both. Let me know when it's okay for visitors and I will be there. Brian, keep fighting this evil thing, you can do it! Chris...you are amazing...if there is anything I can do to help, let me know. Miss ya, big guy! See you real soon, Love Glenda
Hi Brian. Sorry to hear you have been so ill. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hang in and be strong! I miss your cheery smile around the office. Happy to hear you have your own room with peace and quiet. Best Wishes.
Love, Sharon R.
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