Thanks for sharing Joe, it takes courage to open up such deep emotions publicly!
From me...thank you! Thank you for reminding me to grab every bit of time with my beautiful, energetic crew (I have 4 of my own and a step daughter) and grab a cheeky cuddle whenever I can with them. Sending strength over to you all 🫶
Your words come naturally for you. Thank you for allowing them flow. It show others your heartaches, challenges and victories. As Emily shared with you, no, not today! Wise words indeed 🤗❤️
The thought of my kids is what keeps me being too stubborn to die. I refuse to leave them behind until at least they're 35. It may sound ridiculous but I should've been dead a couple years ago. I'm not a power of positivity person, but I do believe in the powwer of intent and I intend to be there for my children as long as possible. I do intend on dying someday. Just not for a couple decades. I got business to take care of.
I love you so much for writing this, you my friend are a great human. Thanks for being so vulnerable and so beautiful. A lot of kids never experience a single day having a dad like you. Sending you so much love and hugs and peace and laughter.
I read through every piece of writing that you shared here on your journey in this newsletter. I am truly so sorry for everything that you are having to endure. I cannot imagine the courage and strength it takes to face this. I know the answer. You just do it. There’s nothing else that you can do.
I briefly entered the miserable world that is cancer, besides my mom when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer during Covid. And while as a bystander, I don’t ever claim to understand going through it firsthand, all of this is familiar.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey and experiences despite how hard it is. Despite the pain you are in, the fatigue that you feel everyday and the stress. You can touch so many people: those going through similar situations- giving them the courage to go on, people at their side- helping them support their loved ones with cancer better and the people that need perspective to actually have gratitude in their lives.
Thank you for being honest about toxic positivity and hope and all of it. It all resonates deeply.
And your kids ❤️ I am a mom of three and I completely get it. When we all depart this world, because we all will with certainty, our kids will look back and cling to the memories and things that we said. Your love for your kids shines through your writing and it will bring them so much comfort to be able to look back and tangibly see their dad talk about how much he loves them. (Dear Theodosia is one of my favorite songs from Hamilton.)
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am wishing you some comfort and peace and rooting for you through everything.
Thank you so much for the kind words and all the support and compassion. You do get the pain and every other emotion that goes into this journey as close as someone can without having cancer- and I don't wish you to join this club ever (great people but not fun at all.
I also would argue that throughout this, it is just as hard mentally on my loved ones and those that have to sit and endure the knowledge that their loved one is passing away so you know all too well this journey.
Again thank you so much and I appreciate you taking the time to read my posts. Happy to be here if you need anything anytime!
I’m so sorry Joe. Thank you for sharing your story with us ❤️
❤️ Thank you.
My heart aches for you. Hold your babies tight and continue to create memories with them.
Thank you Karen. I try to every chance I can and when they let me lol- they're aging out of wanting to be hugged.
Words fail me and my heart breaks for you. Sending love your way.
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It's tough to read this article, Joe, but I applaud you for sharing your pain. It may help others. Best regards.
❤️ I appreciate the kind words Mikel. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing Joe, it takes courage to open up such deep emotions publicly!
From me...thank you! Thank you for reminding me to grab every bit of time with my beautiful, energetic crew (I have 4 of my own and a step daughter) and grab a cheeky cuddle whenever I can with them. Sending strength over to you all 🫶
❤️ Thank you for the support Mark. It's never enough time but hopefully we can capitalize on whatever time we have left.
Every week I learn from your journey as I am on my own. Thank you for putting out the effort. And for continuing to stack ❤️
❤️ Thank you for the support Susan. I learn from you and all my other online cancer crew that help make this journey a little less crappy everyday.
Your words come naturally for you. Thank you for allowing them flow. It show others your heartaches, challenges and victories. As Emily shared with you, no, not today! Wise words indeed 🤗❤️
The thought of my kids is what keeps me being too stubborn to die. I refuse to leave them behind until at least they're 35. It may sound ridiculous but I should've been dead a couple years ago. I'm not a power of positivity person, but I do believe in the powwer of intent and I intend to be there for my children as long as possible. I do intend on dying someday. Just not for a couple decades. I got business to take care of.
I love you so much for writing this, you my friend are a great human. Thanks for being so vulnerable and so beautiful. A lot of kids never experience a single day having a dad like you. Sending you so much love and hugs and peace and laughter.
Thank you Lisa. I appreciate the kind words- much too kind as their mother does the heavy lifting. But again, much appreciated. ❤️
Your post hit home today. Thank you for sharing, Joe.
Thank you for your support ❤️
Thank you. ❤️
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I read through every piece of writing that you shared here on your journey in this newsletter. I am truly so sorry for everything that you are having to endure. I cannot imagine the courage and strength it takes to face this. I know the answer. You just do it. There’s nothing else that you can do.
I briefly entered the miserable world that is cancer, besides my mom when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer during Covid. And while as a bystander, I don’t ever claim to understand going through it firsthand, all of this is familiar.
Thank you so much for sharing your journey and experiences despite how hard it is. Despite the pain you are in, the fatigue that you feel everyday and the stress. You can touch so many people: those going through similar situations- giving them the courage to go on, people at their side- helping them support their loved ones with cancer better and the people that need perspective to actually have gratitude in their lives.
Thank you for being honest about toxic positivity and hope and all of it. It all resonates deeply.
And your kids ❤️ I am a mom of three and I completely get it. When we all depart this world, because we all will with certainty, our kids will look back and cling to the memories and things that we said. Your love for your kids shines through your writing and it will bring them so much comfort to be able to look back and tangibly see their dad talk about how much he loves them. (Dear Theodosia is one of my favorite songs from Hamilton.)
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am wishing you some comfort and peace and rooting for you through everything.
Thank you so much for the kind words and all the support and compassion. You do get the pain and every other emotion that goes into this journey as close as someone can without having cancer- and I don't wish you to join this club ever (great people but not fun at all.
I also would argue that throughout this, it is just as hard mentally on my loved ones and those that have to sit and endure the knowledge that their loved one is passing away so you know all too well this journey.
Again thank you so much and I appreciate you taking the time to read my posts. Happy to be here if you need anything anytime!
Thank you and likewise!
This is so beautifully written!
Thank you for sharing your raw and honest thoughts with us through this wild and difficult journey.
I’ve been keeping up with your posts for a while now and most days, I’m at a loss for words and can only add a heart.
I’m so sorry that you’re going through this.
As always, I’m keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. 🩷
<3
I love that, “not today”. No shame in hiding when you need to either. As always, and you already know, sending my love.
Thank. you so much!