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.


Saturday, April 10, 2010

Update: Joey is quite feverish and nauseous today. Trying to find the source. He has had chest x-rays and blood drawn, but on a good note he had his central line removed!! He did sit up in a chair today for about a half hour and got a lovely sponge bath :) from a very cute girl...his nurse wasn't bad either LOL! He even got his hair washed. That did make him feel better...for a while...then back to sleeping most of the day. We are trying to keep him moving from side to side so he does not get fluid build up. Unfortunately, our efforts have failed here. He does have fluid build up, but I think we can manage this without him getting worse. Please pray for a peaceful night for him. Nighttime seems to be his worst.
Keep those posts coming. It's helping me as much as Joey. Love to all.

32 comments:

  1. pretty women and a sponge bath sounds like the right treatment. Hopefully things will level off and get back to healing. Hope for a good night sleep to all. I'm sure this wears everybody out.

    EK

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  2. Sending prayers to you and your family Kerri!

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  3. Sending prayers to you and your family Kerri!
    Lisa Sutherland

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  4. I guess I knew with a surgery this extensive it wouldn't be easy, but I was so hoping it wouldn't be quite so uncomfortable. Hope both of you get a better nights sleep and each day gets easier.
    Thinking of you often. Janice and Tom

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  5. How lucky is he three good looking women! YOU being the BEST! Healing is the worst part and soon he will be more comfortable. We are confident. You keep your thoughts positive and we will keep the prayers coming. Thinking of you all. Go Team Lynch!
    The Nickersons
    Andy, Julie, Holly and Meg

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  6. Hang in there, both of you. The first few days after a surgery like that have to be the worst. It's so hard because the more he moves around, the quicker the recovery, but it's so painful :(. Make sure you get rest, Kerri...you are going to need it! We'll keep praying along with hundreds of others!
    God Bless,
    Lisa and Mike Grant.

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  7. Hang in there Joey!!!! You are one tuff individual. Hopefully each day will get a little easier. You are so lucky to have such a positive and couragious woman at your side cheering you on. Hopefully those sponge baths by those cute nurses will bring back your great smile and twinkle in your eyes. We are still saying our prayes daily and think of you all often. Stay tuff all!!!
    Love, Nicci Lagasse

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  8. It makes me sick to think about what Joey is going through- I am glad he slept some today and am praying for a nice deep sleep for him tonight (and for you too Kerri). Stay strong- Thanks so much for taking the time to keep us posted Kerri. Our thoughts are constantly with you. XOXO Casey

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  9. Hi Kerri: I think of you, Joey and the boys often. I sure wish I could wave a magic wand and make it all better. Thank you for keeping us all up to date on the progress. I hope each day finds everything a little better. Time can be a great healer of all things. This, indeed, is probably one of the toughest journeys of your life. I know you can make it, Kerri. We are all rooting for you!! Love, Barbara Haskell

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  10. Kerri, thanks for the updates. As always, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Joey, and the boys. I struggle to find the words to comfort you, but please know I would do anything for you. Love, Patti and Maynard

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  11. Kerri and Joey, our thoughts are with you both constantly. This is a tough battle, but you are strong, keep fighting.

    The McCloskey family

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  12. So sorry you and your family are going through this - we just found out! You are both tough, positive people and that will carry you far. Plus you've got an entire community rooting for you!
    XO, Tracy, Kelly & Kane

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  13. I am praying for a peaceful night for the both of you. Thank-you for the updates.

    Love, Alayna

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  14. Hey you two, Rick and I are routing for you both...Wish there were more we could do..When this is all over I think you all should start a gang...The Survivors!!!! Thinking of you and your family....Love Rick & Mel Leavitt

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  15. Hello,
    I'm thinking of calm well functioning bodies, resting and working with ease for all of you! As the spring growth emerges so may your bodies heal. I will hold faith that all will go as smoothly as possible,
    Love to you,
    Cici

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  16. Thinking of you often... wishing for a restful night for all... please know that we are here for you all, don't hesitate to ask.

    love, Melanie, Brian, Brian and Ben

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  17. Thinking of you as we get ready to head to bed, sure hope you and Joe get a restful sleep tonight! Thank you soo much for taking the time to keep us all updated!
    Love you all,
    Darlene, Mark, Joe and Jen

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  18. wished I could edit my previously posted message....I meant to call YOUR Joe...JOEY!!!! Mine prefers JOE!!! LOL

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  19. If you need a distraction, I posted some pictures from "Annie" and a video of Sam and Adrianna singing "I Don't Need Anything But You"! You know we're thinking about you and sending lots of good thoughts your way!
    Love, Jen

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  20. Posted them on FB by the way!

    ;-) Jen

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  21. Hi,

    I know it's late, but wanted to say we are thinking of you. Hope you both get a great night's sleep and things look better tomorrow!! Love, Jim and Sue

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  22. Good Morning,
    Joey is so lucky to have you there Kerri. No matter how good a hospital is, each patient needs his own advocate to really keep an eye on what is going on. Don't be afraid to be the "squeaky wheel" because its worth alot. I know its a grind, but once you get home we can get you rested and some help. Theresa and I are talking about how to get you a biomat for your house, and she wants to do some bodytalk on you. Hang in there and just focus on getting home. You guys are unbelievably strong.
    Love you, Bronwen

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  23. Joe and Kerri
    We are sending all our love, thoughts, and prayers your way! Keep up the good fight, awesome job! Better days and nights are ahead.

    Love Joe Steph Chelsea and Kayla Mooney

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  24. Kerri and Joey,
    So sorry to hear of your recent medical events and this blog has helped everyone keep up to date. What you give you shall receive and you are certainly receiving so much love and support to help keep you all strong. Know I am thinking of you and sending positive energies your way!
    Love you...

    Louisa

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  25. The Rainbow House Family has had the Lynch Family in our thoughts and prayers throughout this past weekend...Kerri, Joey, Cam and Caleb you are so much in our hearts and prayers. Your journey is tough and the path will be long, but you have the strength and spirit and great love for each other that will bring you all through the rough stages of this journey.,hopefully, the small steps forward will increase and the hard ones decrease as you try to live , at this point, one moment at a time....United with all your family and friends..we are with you!

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  26. Dearest Kerri and Joey,

    My heart just aches for you both and I know the first couple of days after major surgery are often the toughest. I am so glad that you are by his side. The prayers are many and steady, girl. I love you both. Better days are coming .... Love, Lynn H

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  27. Hi Folks
    Your names came up in church today,with Dana,all are praying for you. Our thoughts are with you.
    Gary&Glenna

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  28. Joey, I am glad to see you have a strong woman by your side... and to have Kerri there must be nice too. Getting a sponge bath and watching Nascar must be a dream come true. Just make sure your health insurance covers home visits before you leave the hospital. If not, I am sure we can all pitch in ;)
    All the best bub!
    Mike & Amy Davis

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  29. We are thinking and praying for you all today. The nurses will take good care of you and since they are nice to look at that will put a smile on Joey's face. Enjoy this day and we hope for a good nights rest to recovery. Love, Tim, Melissa and girls.

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  30. We hope each day brings more comfort and healing. Keeping you in our prayers. The nurses must have been fighting over giving Joey a sponge bath after they heard how "sexy" he is with his shaven chest!!
    Love, Joe, Cindy & family

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  31. Joey and Kerri, Thinking of you both and praying for a fast recovery..You are both strong people who obviously have a substantial amount of support cheering you on by the looks of this blog (which is very helpful, by the way!!) Keep that "fighting Irish" attitude!! Love, Deb and Scott Kenny

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  32. Hi Joey & Kerri
    So glad to hear that things are progressing pretty much as expected & love the blog. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families as you go through this really tough time. Hope to hear good news about your recoveries.
    Love,
    Sandy C.

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