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.


Tuesday, April 13, 2010

The morning has started off really good...the NG tube is GONE!!!! Yeah!!! Gave him an ice cream freeze headache though, so he is laying quite right now. His fever is also down. They started him on an antibiotic last night and it must be working :) Today will bring more milestones for him I am sure of it.
Interesting tidbit...I counted 30 staples yesterday...His stomach really does look like a railroad track!! Looking good though. The only thing that is still getting to him are his dreams. They are so vivid and real. Once that subsides during the night, he will truly get a good nights sleep. I guess I must be feeling more comfortable here because I slept though the night last night. Have been up since 6 and feel like a new woman! Here is to a good day!
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  1. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Working through the list! Great to see all your progress... can't wait to see you. We'll be on a water-ski in no time.
    Love,
    Mike & Amy, Hayden & Riley

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  2. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 8:12 AM

    Hey Kerri,

    Glad to hear Joe's making such good progress. A couple of things to remember~first, all these funny things that Joe has been saying the last few days will keep you laughing for many years to come~we're still laughing about a few things that Oliver came out with. Second, all those staples will soon be gone and the scar that's left behind will just be a story to tell your grandchildren many many years from now :)

    Still praying!

    Pam Struble

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  3. rockerApril 13, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    G R E A T to hear the good news!!

    Love, Melanie and Larry

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  4. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Good nights sleep...double check!!! How are YOU doing Kerri?
    Debbie

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  5. UnknownApril 13, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Sounds like thing are progressing nicely. Keep up the good work! That goes for BOTH of you!! ;-)

    Love
    Diane

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  6. SweetPeaKariApril 13, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Good good good news! SO happy with these updates! Best of luck with the nausea Uncle Joe! Is there any ginger-stuff you can suck on?? Also happy to hear your NG tube is out, what a relief that must be!

    Kerri- my boyfriend's mom is a 2x breast cancer survivor! She has some books that you might be interested in.... let me know and I can grab them for you!

    Both of you: don't forget to have some de-stressing meditation time every day! You both seem to be doing wonderfully! Rest up and heal well!

    I hope to see you soon! xo, Kari

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  7. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Joey so glad to hear the tube is out and now maybe you can have that jello you wanted last night.Hopefully with the antibiotics your fever will stay down. Kerri glad to hear you had a good nights sleep.
    Keep up the good work you two. Good talking to you last night Kerri. We can all learn alot from both of you. Great attitudes and quick wit !!!

    Love, Brenda & Bobby

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  8. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    What excellent news! You are an amazing family and deserve nothing but good things. Thanks again for all the updates.

    Much love, Melissa, Maxx and Cam

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  9. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Yeah Joey!!! You'll start feeling stronger once you get something in your stomach. Kerri, continue to get rest and take care of yourself.

    Love,
    Debbie, Joe, Jerry & Max

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  10. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    Joe, I'm glad you are improving day by day. One day at a time. Positive thoughts about sitting on the dock and relaxing are good meditation-which builds the immunization system. Keep it up. Looking forward to reading the updates, thanks for keeping us all in the loop so we can send out strong vibes to each of you. ~Sally B.

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  11. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Hey Buddy! We're glad you finally got the tube out of the way. Keep up the hard work. There's hardly a minute of the day that we're not thinking about you guys. Can't wait to see you back home on the lake!

    Love,

    Ray, Tyler, & Raymond

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  12. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    Cordless! Sounds like you're hitting some good milestones. Glad to hear you're both getting some rest. Look forward to paddling across the lake this summer. I'd like to sit on that dock w/ you and Joey. Ditto to everything Pam said. Positive vibes coming your way.

    Eric Kell

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  13. AnonymousApril 13, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Think about you every day...several times a day....and appreciate the updates. Glad to see Joey's progress! And what a fighter he is! Go Joey!
    Take care,
    Monica and Fred Patterson

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  14. AnonymousApril 22, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nice to hear the good progress. You are a very loved and appreciated family, and we are with you every step of the way. A long journey, but you will all pull through. You both are such fighters! keep it up! lots of love
    ~*Jackie Files*~

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