Helping to foster their sister’s well-being, siblings have lent voices of encouragement as Pat continues to move forward on her journey.

Louise…
Glad to hear you have been doing well.  We continue to have you in our thoughts and prayers.  Let us know if you are “ono” [“craving” in Hawaiian] for anything.  Do you have to follow any special diet?

Mary…
I want to always be there for Pat sending only positive energy her way.   I, like you, want to share in her experience but don’t want to ask too much.  She already has enough.  I am so impressed with her strength……she inspires me. 

Dan…
It’s great to hear about all that is going on…with Pat. I don’t want to bug her about how she’s doing.

Cindy…
Pat…our sister, is truly a special person and it warms my heart to read about her journey and to be allowed entrance into her inner thoughts, fears, concerns, etc. Also your explanation of her medical condition and treatment helps us to understand what she is going through without her having to explain it 12 times! Thanks so much!

John…
Thanks…for the updates. I’m sure Pat appreciates not having to deal with all the personal inquiries. Meanwhile, we can still keep up with her information.

Kathi…
Reading about Pat and knowing how she’s doing is helpful to me and I’m sure the rest of us. It gives us the opportunity to know how she’s doing without all of us bombarding her with repetitive questions. You’ve made me laugh and cry through all of the posts you’ve written. 

I’m proud and happy to have been born into this family. I miss mom and dad. We are their legacy! I know I don’t say it but I want you all to know how much I love you!

 

And again, Kathi…
Thanks for all you’re doing for Pat. Selfishly, for me and many others too. Burdens have been lifted and healing has begun.

I thought you’d like this anecdote. Joey received an email meant for me and comes running in to tell me I got mail from HOT mamma! Whaddaya think? Should I correct him or let him believe you’re really hot???

And this is what Pat had to say to her siblings…
Thank you all for the thoughts, prayers, and words of encouragement. It’s hard to find the words to express how I really feel. Our family is amazing…but you all knew that already. As long as I feel good, I will email to let you know what’s going on. And if I feel crappy, Brad will update you. I love you all…always. 

And what does Pat think about my penning her journey?

I’m glad there’s a venue for everyone to be able to follow what’s going on. Not that I mind phone calls and emails. Day time TV pretty much sucks, so I’m happy receiving and responding to emails. 

As for me…

…at 65…i might like being called…

………”hot” mamma.