tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877391641371625441.post4503075524176627996..comments2023-02-25T00:36:53.748-08:00Comments on A dads everyday life taking care of a wife w/ cancer & a 3 Yo : A change in behavior can bring great things.Mike Fitzgeraldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11223670475494685623noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877391641371625441.post-26360255496829000842012-01-25T21:48:37.416-08:002012-01-25T21:48:37.416-08:00She sure did. You and Kezia have SO many things t...She sure did. You and Kezia have SO many things to be proud of.<br /><br />In my heart, as always.<br />AudraAudra Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18391294882663905705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877391641371625441.post-61470672327758646512012-01-25T19:14:25.423-08:002012-01-25T19:14:25.423-08:00Mike,
Courtney above got it right.
Thinking of y...Mike,<br /><br />Courtney above got it right.<br /><br />Thinking of you. <br /><br />CLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877391641371625441.post-55353150083566730692012-01-25T16:00:49.263-08:002012-01-25T16:00:49.263-08:00Mike, I already commented on facebook when this fi...Mike, I already commented on facebook when this first came out about how proud you should be for being self-aware and self-correcting when you feel you need to. But I also want to point out that you and Kezia should be SO, SO, SO PROUD of this:<br /><br />"We incorporated a lot of relaxation exercises with her such as quiet time at night when we would just read books. I miss that. She always went for the big red Curious George book. It was one of her favorites. We sang a lot, and we danced a lot. We gave her soothing warm baths before bed to help her relax. It helped us too. It was important to us to keep her comfortable. We hugged her all the time. She loved hugging. She would hug you and she would say "awwww". I miss that. It was a challenge keeping her comfortable sometimes, but we succeeded."<br /><br />What wonderful, wonderful parents you are, how LOVED and cared for your sweet baby was, and that even in such horrible circumstances you gave her a loving home where she got to experience calm and love and caring and laughter and affection and learning and playfulness. What a gift you gave her (and that she gave you). That is something that cancer, and not even death, can take from all of you. So amongst all the other emotions (good and bad) that you feel, please let pride be one of them - you are a wonderful man and a wonderful father. Your wife is a wonderful woman and a wonderful mother.<br /><br />Lots of love to you both!<br />Courtney RaseyCourtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11223271826137040506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877391641371625441.post-47710905065310749302012-01-25T08:51:50.548-08:002012-01-25T08:51:50.548-08:00Well put, Kari. So true!Well put, Kari. So true!Audra Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18391294882663905705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877391641371625441.post-16423471026320404122012-01-25T07:37:04.446-08:002012-01-25T07:37:04.446-08:00It's a wise man who knows himself and you seem...It's a wise man who knows himself and you seem very wise Mike. Good for you taking a step back and realizing what you and your wife need to grieve and when you feel headed in the wrong direction. I am exceedingly amazed by how you choose to stay in the positive and even funnel your anger and doubts into positive action rather than pointless reaction. Your an inspiration!!Kari in Utahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877391641371625441.post-29307289236672659122012-01-25T05:11:57.239-08:002012-01-25T05:11:57.239-08:00Thinking of you all this morning. Prayed for you ...Thinking of you all this morning. Prayed for you and Kezia by name. We're here when you need us no matter what time of day or night. <br /><br />Shawn & BonitaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877391641371625441.post-90817899158836279682012-01-25T04:21:45.333-08:002012-01-25T04:21:45.333-08:00I know your wife saw my post on Facebook, but I al...I know your wife saw my post on Facebook, but I also wanted to make you aware, that I donated some toys and crafts to AI Dupont Children's Hospital here in Delaware in memory of Saiorse. I did that on Saturday morning. You should get something in the mail from the hospital also indicating the donations. Saiorse was an inspiring beautiful little girl and her story has touched my life! I have a 13 month old, and I just cannot imagine what you and Kezia are going through, but I do pray for you! I am also registering to volunteer in their cancer center. I am a strong supporter of not only finding a cure to Neuroblastoma, but for all pediatric cancers! I pray for you and your family, and I thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Don't give up! Saoirse will always be watching over you!Crystalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877391641371625441.post-8309121406532443932012-01-25T02:20:09.890-08:002012-01-25T02:20:09.890-08:00There's time for everything... so take your ti...There's time for everything... so take your time... noone can give you comfort but time.. God bless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877391641371625441.post-50033115513397949892012-01-25T00:52:08.698-08:002012-01-25T00:52:08.698-08:00I agree with others. Take a step by step at once. ...I agree with others. Take a step by step at once. Don't let anything stress you out badly. Take care, both of you two.chimp78https://www.blogger.com/profile/08120597034171553126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877391641371625441.post-11957125005991467402012-01-25T00:48:56.662-08:002012-01-25T00:48:56.662-08:00Yes, it is important to take a time to yourself fo...Yes, it is important to take a time to yourself for while before focusing on something. Sending healing thoughts to you two.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877391641371625441.post-3903453130650581532012-01-24T17:48:16.004-08:002012-01-24T17:48:16.004-08:00'Here' with you Mike. Glad you were able ...'Here' with you Mike. Glad you were able to make yourself have some space to get back to where you need to be. Look forward to the business and foundation stuff. I sent a fb message to Kezia asking about the to-be foundation--info for the fundraisers I am about to hold. Hopefully the proceeds can come your way.Audra Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18391294882663905705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877391641371625441.post-53096554103464632742012-01-24T16:49:09.009-08:002012-01-24T16:49:09.009-08:00Nice post Mike. Glad you got to relax and calm a b...Nice post Mike. Glad you got to relax and calm a bit. One hour at a time. Hang in there.SweetiePunk Pendants & Photoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02774495769630039820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877391641371625441.post-23633938056001071312012-01-24T15:03:20.229-08:002012-01-24T15:03:20.229-08:00one day at a time is all you can do!
Here is a bl...one day at a time is all you can do!<br /><br />Here is a blog that you might enjoy, also written by a grieving father<br /><br />http://offthedivingboard.wordpress.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com