Final Post :O)

Hello everybody!

We are so absolutely overwhelmed with your generosity, friendship and love that has been shown to our family. Your presence at the service emphasized how many lives Brian had touched. He will never be forgotten in our lives as we are sure he won't be forgotten in yours. Words cannot express our feelings and a simple thank you is not enough but we would like to thank you nonetheless.

Lots of love,

Chris and Christie

Big Guy Cont'd

Hello everybody!

I just wanted to update everybody on what is happening this week. Brian's celebration of life will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 11:00 am at the Cloverdale United Church - 17575 - 58A Avenue in Surrey. There will be a tea and coffee service with sandwiches to follow.

For all those who are coming from out of town, there has been a rate of $109.00 per night at the Hampton Inn - 19500 Langley Bypass - 604-530-6545 please quote "Cosens Funeral" for the rate (this rate includes a hot full breakfast and is very close to the house and service).

Love to everybody and see you on Thursday,

Christie

Our Big Guy

Sorry everybody that it has taken us so long to update but the last few days have not been great. We have been spending all of our time with Brian. It is with much regret that we have to tell you that Brian lost his fight at 5:15pm yesterday. It is as hard to write this to all of you is it is for us as a family to go through this. You have been his line to life and for that we are greatful! Thank you for your prayers and thoughts and all your comments as we made sure Brian heard each and every one of them. Once arrangements have been made, we will update the blog with all information.

One thing we ask is for no flowers. Brian's wish was that Christie and Patti are walking the weekend to end cancer in August 07 for him and my sister Sharon. In leiu of flowers for Brian's memory, please sponsor them. It would make the journey that he had to go through possibly better for somebody else.

Thanks for all your love and support, you are all very special to us.

Chris and Christie

http://www.endcancer.ca/site/TR?px=1925498&pg=personal&fr_id=1203 - Christie

http://www.endcancer.ca/site/TR?px=1634405&pg=personal&fr_id=1203 - Patti

New room

Hello everybody,

Brian was moved on Monday to the Hospice Building to a bigger and brighter room. It's a very nice place and very peaceful. Yesterday was not a very good day. His meds were changed and I believe this is the reason for him not doing so well. We will see how he holds up today and will post later.

Hugs to everybody,

Christie

Busy Week

Hello everybody, sorry for the delay in posts but it has been a very crazy week.

Brian has definatly had a week of ups and downs. By the end of the week he seems to still have high spirits and a smile for everybody. This week we have learned that despite the best of chemo intentions the cancer is still growing. There will be no more chemo at this time. Brian needs to save up his strength to get up more and keep mobile. He was in a great mood this evening and says hello to everyone!

Take care,

Christie

The most important thing in illness is never to lose heart. ~Nikolai Lenin

Happy St.Patricks Day!

Brian's days of being good still continue. He's been eating a bit, sitting up in chairs and even WALKING! The next round if Chemo has been put on hold for the moment but there will be some tests that are going to be done to see how the first round has affected him. He send his love to everybody and is loving the new look with his bald head!

Talk to you soon,

Christie

Good couple of days

Hello everybody!

Brian seems to have some pretty good days. He was sitting up today actually eating lunch witch he has been unable to do until recently. He's eating bits and pieces and seems to be doing okay with that. He shaved his head yesterday and thinks he looks like "Senior Ray" (a friend of his). He appreciates all your words of inspiration and I print the posts often for him. Friday of this week he will be going in for an evaluation for his next round of Chemo and if all goes well he will be starting round #2 on Monday the 19th, we'll see where that takes us.

Talk to everybody soon!

Christie