Introduction
Hello, and welcome to my journal in this little corner of the interweb world. I wanted to be able to come to a place where I can provide information for our friends and family about Mike's battle with a rare form of Lymphoma. I also needed a place to openly write about my feelings and thoughts through this. Sometimes I find myself having a hard time communicating how I'm feeling. I'm hoping this helps me, Mike, and anyone that might like to read & journey along with us.
Mike and I celebrated our 6 year wedding anniversary on January 6th this year. I joked with him that when I vowed to love him in sickness and in health, that I didn't expect it to be so soon. We always thought (but hoped not) that a serious illness like cancer would be something we would deal with when we were much older. I never thought it would happen now, at a time when we felt like we were just getting into our stride as a little family. We feel scared for our three young children who shouldn't have to go through this. Mike is only 42 years old! I suppose his young age could be a benefit though because he is strong and otherwise healthy. He can beat this!
Our greatest strength, though, comes from everyone on the back lines. Our parents, our friends and our extended family. You are all our biggest supporters and for all of the gifts/babysitting/driving kids/love/prayers/phone calls/texts/cards/visits we are SO THANKFUL. We love you guys so much.
XOXO
Robin
Comments (4)
I am so so sorry. I had no idea. I have admired your "little" family, your sweet daughters and the love that was present when ever I would see you and Mike. I will never understand and I am always asking why....................with never an answer that makes since. It makes me so angry. Don't be afraid to show every emotion that you struggle with. I know you both want to be strong for your girls and protect them, but say out loud every thing you are feeling. Maybe not in front of your girls, but to Mike and Mike to you. Or just out loud when no one is around. You have to face what you are thinking. Bitter, angry, sad, love. And most of all, don't regret saying it or get mad at the other one for thinking out loud. Respect what you each are feeling and share it with out regret or fear the other will get mad. This is so important. Thankfully, he has you and youth on his side. Also the fact, that there is a tremendous amount of technology and advanced treatment for cure or remission. And last but not least.................lean on your family. They truly want to help. I know for a fact they are hurting so much inside.........and by you just asking for anything, no matter how small............it makes them feel needed. They want to be there every step of the way. I will be thinking of you through out this journey. Mike, good luck, you are strong and invincible.......don't give up, that's not an option..........beat this thing and be a winner..........hugs to all of you.
Robin, I've never had the pleasure of meeting you, but Mike was my little brothers best friend in grade school and high school and I always considered him another pesky little brother around the house! Please let him know that I'm thinking of him and will be praying for your family. Stacy Schneider Poindexter
Please tell Mike I am thinking of him and your family. I grew up with Mike and we were great friends. As many do, we grow up and start new lives, but we always remember the ones that helped shape us into the adults we are today. I proudly say Mike is one of those people. Please give him a hug for me, and let him know I am here for anything your family needs.
Robin, Mike and family, We pray for your sweet family. We are so blessed to have met you this year. You are in such a loving, giving community and we are here to help. We adore you all! I ask God to comfort you and give you strength to get through this battle. Much love and many hugs!!