I usually don’t post personal items here, sticking to tech- and work-related topics, but here goes: for a little over a month now I’ve been at home full-time. I’ve taken a leave of absence from work to care for my wife, who is currently battling terminal cancer. So far she’s not in a lot of pain, and other than severe fatigue she is doing pretty well – all things considered. Her spirits are great and she’s quite comfortable with the possibility of her imminent death.
If you would care to pray for her, I would be greatly appreciate it. Her name is Barbara. I have been praying for her healing and that she be granted strength and courage. So far the strength and courage part of my prayer has definitley been granted!
Thanks!
April 23, 2008 at 10:15 am |
Michael,
You and Barbara certainly have my prayers. I lost my wife a little more than 6 years ago and can very much sympathize with you.
April 23, 2008 at 10:19 am |
So sorry to hear this sad news. We will keep you and Barbara in our prayers.
April 23, 2008 at 10:22 am |
Wishing you both peace, support and strength in this difficult time, Michael.
April 23, 2008 at 10:25 am |
I truly wish all the best for her. I am sure she will make it, don’, at any time, loose hope.
April 23, 2008 at 10:27 am |
Prayers & positive thoughts for both of you.
April 23, 2008 at 10:44 am |
Michael,
I just added you and your wife to my prayer list and will definitely be praying for you both during this challenging time. I cannot imagine or begin to understand how difficult this must be for you and your wife and am saddened by the news.
April 23, 2008 at 11:26 am |
My thoughts and prayers and positive wishes are with you and your wife. So glad to hear her spirit is strong, and she is fortunate to have you and your strength by her side. Sending only positive energy your way!
April 23, 2008 at 12:42 pm |
Michael:
I will definitely be praying for you and Barbara.
Rob
April 23, 2008 at 4:59 pm |
Michael, my thoughts are with you and Barbara. Strength can be had in numbers and we are all with you.
JK
April 23, 2008 at 6:59 pm |
MIchael, Today I found an archive of a website I wrote many moons ago. Looking through the “Links” section I came across your “ultralight” site, and remembered enjoying it very much. Google brought me here.
I am saddened to hear of what is happening in your life. I shall keep your family in my prayers, and wish the best for you all, come what will.
Vic
April 23, 2008 at 8:29 pm |
You both will be in my prayers, asking God to give you both strength and comfort.
April 23, 2008 at 11:50 pm |
Michael,
Our prayers are with you for healing and peace.
Bob
April 24, 2008 at 4:41 am |
Dear Michael and Barbara,
I heard about your situation at the google woyp group. Who would have thought that a palm III and an ebook would bring kindred spirits together over 10 years later. My father is also battling cancer. I just wanted to write and tell you that many of us won’t write but we will pray. Thank you for sharing your lives with all of us. God bless you both.
April 24, 2008 at 5:02 am |
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April 24, 2008 at 5:23 am |
As I dont know you in person, but being a follower of your ipod tips, I wish you and your wife all the strenght you need, God bless you…
April 24, 2008 at 7:47 am |
I was shocked to learn this news this morning on woyp. Please accept my deepest sympathies in this very difficult time for you and your wife.
Bert Latamore
April 24, 2008 at 9:57 am |
I am sory to hear your news. Please take comfort in the fact that there are many, myself included, praying for Barbara.
April 24, 2008 at 2:38 pm |
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April 24, 2008 at 9:36 pm |
You are in my prayers; both of you. As a fellow cancer sufferer, I have great empathy for you both.
June 16, 2008 at 11:40 pm |
Dear Mcconnick,
I have been following your site for a while, and especially your SH6 and Ipod/Iphone stuff…
I am sad to hear this.. but have you all tried alternative healing ?
I can send you an ebook i once read about it.. And i recently knew a friend with a stroke who recovered well, through it…
I can send u the ebook if you want, meanwhile, my prayers are with you..and your wife..
Krish
June 17, 2008 at 6:20 am |
Krish,
Thank you so very much for your kind offer and concern. We have quite a bit of information on alternative healing already. Thanks again!
Michael
June 26, 2008 at 6:32 am |
Hi Mcconnick !
Thats great !
Wish you and your wife all the very best, and life is all about making the best of every moment that we are living in.
Cheers.
Krish