Saturday, January 16, 2010
A Fighter and a Forward
The title of our blog has many reasons. The first being that our Madey plays the position of forward in basketball; one of her favorite sports. The next reason is that on January 14, 2010, we learned that Madey has a form of cancer called Ewing Sarcoma. Since we've learned this its all felt like a whirlwind. It may only have been a few days ago but it seems like years ago. We've received much love and support from neighbors and friends. Shortly after we got the diagnosis, Madey received a forwarded text message from her friends telling everyone at school to "wear blue for Madey". She told Dad, "Dad I'm a forward." To which he replied, "Of course you are, you've always been a forward!" This gave us all a good laugh. We are determined to move forward with faith and to fight the cancer with all the resources we've been given. Madey has also told us that she's no baby and she's going to fight with all she's got; thankfully, she won't have to do it alone. Our family is growing stronger as the days go by. Everyday is a new challenge, a new experience, but we are moving forward, facing our fears, and keeping the faith...
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We love you Madey! I'll always be here if you need someone to talk to! :) Thanks for making this blog - update often!
ReplyDelete--Drue
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We love you Madey, yes we do. Our prayers and love are with each of you.
ReplyDeleteYou are all such a great example of faith, love, and facing challenges together as a family. Faith can move mountains, and believe me; there is enough faith among your family and those that love you that this will be a successful fight!
ReplyDeleteWe love you, Madey!!
Kim V
Thanks for making this blog! You all are a great example to me. Madey, you have always been such a strong person in so many ways and I look up to you so much. I love you and I know you will do great through all of this!
ReplyDeleteThanks for putting this together so we are able to be aware of what's going on. You're in our prayers! What good examples you are to us! With love, Ben & Emily Williams Family
ReplyDeleteMadey, you are awesome! We love you, you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts often. Please let me know if I can do anything - anything at all. I know you already have that offer from Pam (and therefore our family), but I just wanted to go on record personally. I may not have sweet nunchuck skills, but I have pretty good computer hacking skills... - Josh Rolfe
ReplyDeleteMadey, as your hometeachers we want you to know of our deepest love and sincere desire for your well being. As you blog states, you are a fighter and we know you have what it takes to beat this. The Lord will be there to bless you and your family. We'll also be there to support both you and your family. Be forever strong.
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ReplyDeleteMom told me about your Madey and all she is going through. My family has been keeping her and your whole family in our prayers!
Much love,
Steph
Madey, you are so missed at school! We are all thinking of you and praying for your quick recovery! Don't feel alone--you have so many friends and people who love you!
ReplyDeleteOh, fairfieldfossil is me--Mrs. Nelson! (I forgot to sign it.)
ReplyDeleteThe Squires family had heard the sad news of madey. We hope everything goes well. We miss living by all you guys. Take care. Love, The Squires family and Jaxon (Oakleys new baby boy!)
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