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Mark and Sue Kamerzel Mark and Sue Kamerzel

Steve,

June 2014 used to be a month I did not back on with any fondness. I remember where I was and what I was doing when the world seem to come to an abrupt and immediate halt. I remember breaking the news to Sue, Kaitlyn and Alex with tears of anger and madness streaming down my face. I remember the following days and weeks of complete confusion and dread of hearing more devastating news than the previous update. I was at the point of afraid to talk to you...what possibly can I say, what possibly can I do to in some small way to try to help you. I felt helpless in unlimited ways and what could I do to help you....

Then you said to just call you so I WILL FEEL BETTER. Wait, wasn't I the one who was suppose to help you feel better?!? In that instant realized I still had you, we still had you and in your fashion you were reaching out to family and friends ensuring we were all alright. After seeing you over the last few times, I see the stubborn fighter in you, taking on this fight every step of the way. I am in awe, amazement and proud of you! Why do I now look back on June 2014 in a better light?!? After 44 years of knowing you and you reaching out to me to ensure I was processing things as I should, it was then walls were broken down and not only did I repeat as I have for 44 years that YOU ARE MY BROTHER but for the first time in those 44 years told you that I LOVE YOU. You, Karen, Holly and Allison are constantly in my prayers, my thoughts and my deeds as my life has forever been altered in the best way possible by simply knowing you. Keep fighting my brother and friend, keep on fighting!

Love and support,

Mark

Sandra Cook Sandra Cook

Steve, I am sorry to hear you are going through this awful time with cancer. Please know that you will be in my prayers for much success with the treatments you're going through. You have a very sweet nurse/wife to help with your care, so that makes things a little easier.

Erica Marieb Erica Marieb

Steve,

Chris Molloy filled me in on what 's been going on. Leave it to you to be an overachiever in this aspect of your life as well! :) Glad to hear it didn't make it to your bones--very good news! I'll be thinking of you and your family as you go on this journey. Let me know if you need anything and if I can help in any way.

Love,

Erica

Jen Pavlik Jen Pavlik

Dear Steve, Chris Molloy just passed this page on to me. I was so sorry to hear this news. We'll be thinking of you and hoping for good news to come your way soon.

Jean Philip Jean Philip

Hi Karen! You did an amazing(!!!!!) job with this website! Oh my goodness! ! ! !
Well, thankfully, your little dog assisted in finding out what is going on in Steve's body. At least you bought him some time.
The most important thing is your mental state. Yours and Steve's. I went through that with both my parents. You have to fight a good fight. Together, you are at war. My friend, Hopie, got diagnosed with cancer in her lymph nodes that went to her bones. Two years ago they told her she had only a few months. She's still here and if you saw her, you would never know she was sick! Only God knows our expiration date. There isn't a doctor in the world who can predict that. I have another friend who had months to live and that was 5 years ago. Remission can last 10 years or more!!!! God is always in control!!!
Only our Heavenly Father knows why these things happens. Why are some babies born with cancer and die within weeks or months? But it's at these trying times, that God is calling upon us to draw closer to him. He will help you weather the storms. There is no chemo or medicines that are as powerful as prayer. I have been praying for Steve every day, and also I have my bible study group praying for him. I pray for your entire family.
Stay strong and God centered. If you need anything, please call 226-8886, 24-7. I mean that!!!
Love and God bless,
Jean & George