To know Joey and Kerri is to love them. The news of both of them being diagnosed with cancer is heartbreaking. We've created this site so that you can get updates, offer help, and use the guest book to write thoughts of encouragement and love. The outpouring of love and support they are receiving is very wanted and appreciated, however there will be times in the future when the Lynchs may not be able to keep up with phone calls and visits. Please use this site as an alternative means to stay connected.


Friday, April 9, 2010

I guess there is no rest for the wary...off to Bangor I go for my "big" appointment today. Cam is driving me up there (because his boss is so wonderful and just so happens that he needs a vehicle delivered to Bangor and one to come back to Portland...saves the miles on my car!) so we will be there in time to see Dad and Zachary (and Nicole!!) get off the plane. I cannot wait to see him!! Dad has no idea I'll be there so may be a little emotional :) Mom and Cam are going to my appointment with me so I have my support team. Then we turn around and head back to Portland. I will be going to see Joe this morning and Cam will pick me up at Maine Med. I've been up since 6 just waiting for a decent time to be able to go see him. Maybe I'll pick up that hamburger he wanted to bad last night LOL! I'll post my results and an update on Joe later tonight. Love you all, Kerri

25 comments:

  1. I hope your appointment goes well. I'll be praying for you. Love, Lisa Grant

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  2. Hi Kerri,

    Will be thinking of you today.

    Love, Cindy

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  3. Sending positive vibes and thoughts your way. Go get em' Joe and Kerri. Love, Steve and Sus

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  4. What a whirlwind Kerri!!!! You have that positive energy when some on us would be crushed. You amaze me. Thanks so much for keeping us posted. You were in my morning prayers today and will continue to be. Remember that you can call on any of us neighbors if you need anything taken care of at home. Best wishes today. So glad you've got such a supportive family.
    Lorraine

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  5. Hey Girl,

    Super news last nignt!!!!! Your Mom called us as soon as Cam called, which was shortly after we left her place last night. Soooo glad it went so well. Phase I over!!

    Good luck on your appt. today. No classes today so I'm available all day if you need ANYTHING-rides, food, companionship, dogsitter . . . . And tell Joey, Yeah, he's still sexy!!!! Love you guys!
    Kathy R.

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  6. WOW! You are the woman!!! You go girl!! I was so hoping that maybe you had posted something this morning...and sure enough you had!! Soo sounds like you got this all under control!! Glad Cam is able to drive you today, and be there with you for the appt! And what a wonderful surprise for your Dad! Hugs for all of you!!! Thank you so much for keeping us all updated!!! Love, Darlene

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  7. Good luck today - turn off your cell- relax a little, enjoy the ride with Cam, and take care of you! You're amazing! Thinking of you and sending you more good energy! Love you!

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  8. We are thinking of you. Glad they are keeping Joe comfortable so you can concentrate a little more on you today. Wish you could have had a little reprieve, but as you say, no rest today. Maybe once you have more of a plan for yourself, you can actually sleep in tomorrow! Hang in there!

    Love, Janice and Tom

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  9. So glad the operation went well. Good luck with your appointment today. Hang in there, you CAN DO IT!!!!! You and your family are in my prayers daily. Love,
    Sue R.

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  10. Joe and Kerri,

    You all are in our thoughts and prayers!

    Love Perry, Dawn and Cooper

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  11. Lynda Andrews-ArsenaultApril 9, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Morning Kerri, Good luck today at your appointment. I'm hoping and praying with you!
    Muckaha, Lynda

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  12. We love you and praying for good results for you today. So glad to hear Joey is doing so well. Bonnie and Arthur

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  13. So happy to hear that Joe's surgery went well. Good luck today, Kerri, with your appointment. Sounds like you are surrounded by love... we'll be thinking of you.

    Jeannie, Tony, Ben, Sheri, Jacob, and Spencer

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  14. Blessings to all of you. We keep you close to our hearts.


    Nancy and Mike

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  15. One day at a time! Have a safe trip back to Bangor, and good luck with your appointment. The boxes were dropped off last night ,, Tom let me in as he had not gone to bed yet ;) He is getting old (hope ur smiling Tom). Thanks for keeping the blog updated ,, it's a great help ,,, what an awesome tool. Like so many others ,, morning prayers were focused on the Lynch gang. Safe travels everyone. Ray

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  16. Your story about Joey being hungry and sexy made me laugh out loud! Hope all goes well today. My love to everybody (and a special hi to your folks as they are in my prayers too)!

    Love, Melissa

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  17. Joey, I'll smuggle you in that burger when the time is right. Congrats on a great day yesterday.

    Kerri, Safe travels today. It was great to see you last evening. Keep that spirit. Call me any time of day or night.

    Love, Steve

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  18. I knew you would be alright, your a tough little shit!
    Jim

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  19. Kerri, I have been overwhelmed and saddened to learn about your diagnoses over the past few weeks. I am grateful for the blog so that I can continue to monitor your progress as you both fight this. You have always had an amazing outlook and have had such a positive impact on so many people. This is evidenced by the outpouring of support on your blog!
    I was thrilled to hear that Joey's surgery was such a success and I pray that yours is equally so. I wish that I lived closer so that I could wrap my arms around you and give you a huge hug! My thoughts are with you, Joey, Cam, Caleb, and your parents. Your boys have been blessed to have been raised in such a warm and loving family. Our love to all of you. Kurt, Becca, Krag and Kyleigh Kirkland

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  20. Soooo happy to hear Joey is cracking jokes already. I'll cook you something good Joe and sneak it in.Let me know what your craving !! We wil be in Portland Sunday so we will stop by to see if you are up to company.
    Kerri hope today went well.Hope you could get some sleep in the car. Remember to take time and take care of yourself. You are in my thoughts constantly. Our prayers continue.
    Tell Cam and Caleb if they need anything just call.
    Love Ya,
    Brenda & Bobby

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  21. Great news on Joey. get him a burger or two,
    good luck with your appt. today Keri
    you all are in our thoughts and prayers
    love you all
    Scott,Anna and Corinne
    Cam make sure your mom gets her rest

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  22. Kerri and Joey, I was overwhelmed when I heard that you both had cancer and had such a fight ahead of you. I can only imagine what your feelings were!! You are both such positive people with a lot of faith and strength so I know that will guide you forward. I have thought of you both every day since I heard this news and will continue to do so and keep you in my prayers. If I can help you with anything or if you need a nurse once you get home, you know you can call me! Much Love, The Brookings Vicki, Bruce, Bret, Anya and Alex

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  23. Hope it went well, keep us posted! <3 Jen, Eric and the kids

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  24. We are with you especially today ....your strength is a calming effect for us all...another step on your journey...so good to hear that Cam and your Mom will be with you ... And it'll be a blessing to go back to Joey and renew your commitment to continue to rise above the hard road ahead for you both . You go girl...and Joey too!!!

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  25. Dear kerri and Joe, I just today was able to grasp this whole sad story ... WHY WHY does this happen to anyone especially two wonderful people as you two . I will follow the blog and say my prayers for you .Love to you both!! I have had family members with cancer as well ,my heart goes out to your whole family1 Love , Linda Fraser Mitchell

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