Being a 'cancer victim' focuses you all the more on the need for public awareness and support for any kind of research or treament on cancer. April 4-10 is the week where leukemia is being highlighted (simply put, leukemia is a blood cancer, where abnormal white blood cells are made in the bone marrow tissue that forms blood) This is of interest to all cancer sufferers, because radiation and chemotherapy treatment make a person much more susceptible to leukemia. The other main cause is smoking, so it you smoke, you're on the short list for getting leukemia. Yes, you can help! One of of my most faithful bloggers, my nephew Brad, is taking part in the 'shave for a cure' campaign, and is losing his beautful hair today(!), to support me and other cancer sufferers. Check out Brads page on www.shaveforacure.co.nz/ view event profile3922. You'll see Brad is a good looking bloke - he has his Uncles genes in this respect, not his fathers - and we'd be thrilled if you could support him in his quest. He might even post a photo of the 'shaved' Brad for you to chuckle over. Any donation is appreciated - look at his list of supporters, and join them. Its easy-just follow the links and directions. As well as spending time on your knees with me, you can now put your hand in your pocket for Brad.
Still sore, tired and grumpy, but slowly on the improve. Love hearing from you folks. Together we're the Tight 50!
Hey Uncle Murray,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your support!! Such a tiny thing to do to lose some hair, but great to help keep you and other NZers fighting this disease in the forefront of our minds. Pass on love to the family, and your blog community. Hope your weekend is a good one. All our love Brad, Coral, Eva, and Stella x x x x
impressive Brad! Dad, grumpy??? couldn't believe that! missing you xxx
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Murray - despite your present situation you are thinking of others. We're proud of you (and Brad for taking the initiative). Many people in the Shakin' City are praying for you and Fay. Love the 'blog' - keep in touch and 'stay strong'.
ReplyDeleteLawrence & Rosalie (and Adelle and Dave).
Murray you are an inspiration. To get a good looking bloke like Brad to lose his hair for a worth cause like the LBF is no mean feat. Well done!
ReplyDeleteHi Murray, just letting you know you are in our prayers regularly; if part of the body hurts, we all hurt....
ReplyDeleteWe're glad to hear you managed to sell the cab franchise so quickly - who bought it? - an Armenian brain surgeon? I've only seem to get into cabs of immigrants with amazing qualifications, waiting to be registered/certificated in their chosen profession or working on improving their English - in fact you must have been the most cheerful cabbie, definitely with the best English and the fewest qualifications I've ever been driven by!!!
A midwife friend, Anna, is being shorn tomorrow as well! She has the most beautiful long hair. She has arranged to sells her hair to a wig maker for $120 to start the fund off....the wigmaker makes wigs for cancer patients, so it all seems to fit very well.
Thought for today (this one got me through labour twice!) God will never put you through more than He knows you can cope with, (and He's still there as you go through it, holding your hand).
God bless you & Fay,
with love, The Gates
Hi Murray :)
ReplyDeleteGina told me you had a blog set up..very impressive!! Thankyou for sharing with us all..it's great to know more specifically what to pray for and to just know how you're getting on. I'll make sure I log in more regularly.
Great to catch up last week. (Hope you've sorted out that DVD player!)
ReplyDeleteKeep smiling you two - you're doing great. Looking forward to more good news. Praying for you each day. God bless and hold you close.
Hi Murray (I've had a lesson from Terry on how to write a comment)
ReplyDeleteVery glad to read the treatment is gong to plan and we know you'll be working hard on getting better. All the best
GRUMPY: How do you get away with that?
We know that one thing you are not, is a grump - John R
Thanks for the support "team blog". Uncle Murray you have some great friends, as dad said earlier "you have to be a friend to make a friend". You are an awesome all round bloke Uncle. We are all with you and for you.
ReplyDeleteLove Brad, Coral, Eva, and Stella x x x x
I shaved my head this week too
ReplyDeleteHi Murray,
ReplyDeleteJust 'on to' this blog 'stuff' ?? but have been following your 'journey' on this site.
Having spoken with Fay a few weeks ago after Carol & I first heard of your cancer, we have been somewhat amazed of your courage and positive attitude....I did say 'somewhat', because that's what I would have expected from you. Reflecting on 'days gone by' and our friendship over several years and although over recent years has seen a change in direction for us including our move to Taupo, we do remember well & fondly, time spent with you and your family & friends, & particularly your positive attitude, so it's good to see nothing has changed.
The challenge you now face together with Fay & your family is huge, but not at all insurmountable given the 'support' you have access to & can call on.
We will continue to follow your progress and pray for you. Continue strong Murray & look ahead to the better & brighter days of the future.
Kind Personal Regards,
Carol & Craig