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.


Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Yesterday has officially taken its toll on Joey today. He has been extremely tired and the nausea is back. He had his Reiki session this morning and he thought maybe that was what was making him so tired. As the day has gone on, it seems to be getting worse. He did make it a point to get outside for his walk in between rain drops though!! All he talks about is that he wants to get up to the office just so he can go over things and maybe do a little work. I am doing my best to hold him back, but maybe he just needs to spend an hour there just to get it out of his system. This is normally the time of year we hire back all of our men, so it seems a little weird right now.
We have had a couple of visitors this afternoon, which really breaks up the day. Joey's "mentor" John Peters, who was diagnosed with lung cancer about two weeks before Joey was diagnosed with his disease, stopped by today and that really boosted his spirits. John is the one we hired when we decided to expand Lynch Construction and started doing the earthwork. He ran that part of our business until we decided to stop building and just focus on the earthwork part. He and Joey are like father and son!
A friend came over the other day and got all of our dock furniture out and cleaned, so now I have to get it off my front lawn! Not a very pretty site right now. This weekend, we have some neighbors who are getting together to put in our dock. Can't wait!! Now I can get my front yard organized!! I hear the weekend is suppose to be warm and sunny, so I know where you'll be able to find us!
A friend of my brother always used to have a saying every time you asked him what the weather was going to be. His reply was always "Sunny and 80!" no matter what time of year. That is now my new theme. No matter what we are going to be facing in the up coming months, in my head I need to be thinking...Sunny and 80! That does wonders for me right now anyway!!
Well, not much news on the home front. Just love the fact that you are all still following the blog. Keep those postings coming! (For those of you that are still having problems, try to sign in under anonymous then post your comment. If you sign up for a google account, you can also post. Good Luck!)
Until tomorrow, God Bless and {{hugs}} to all.

12 comments:

  1. Glad to see you guys are doing well. We are thinking about you every day and can't wait to be up there soon to share a few minutes in that nice screened in porch! We will probably miss the suckers, but I am sure Hayden will be after the sunfish!

    Love ya and see you soon.
    Mike, Amy, Hayden and Riley

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  2. Kerri and Joey,

    I've been following your journey to unknown and somewhat scary territory. You both will emerge stronger and with (if possible) a greater appreciation for the smaller things.

    Take care and don't push too fast. It is a slow process and you don't want to suffer set backs.

    Kerri, did you receive my note on facebook? if not, let me know and I'll resend.

    Talk to you later. Love, Jane

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  3. Joey,
    Mike would love to visit--go for a walk with you?? Poor boy will be alone for 2 weeks while I go to Italy.
    Nancy

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  4. Kerri and Joey, we will be wishing for "sunny and 80" for you now and in the coming months. Enjoy your time at home this weekend. Hope Joey bounces back soon, and you soak up the sunshine and nice weather while you rest up for your surgery Kerri. We think of you every day and admire you both for your bravery.

    Laurie McCloskey

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  5. Glad joey got his staples out but sorry he has had a setback. Hope tomorrow is better. We have you on our minds and in our prayers, always. Love you both, Bonnie and Arthur

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  6. "Sunny and in the 80's"...that is our wish for you and what your life is all about now....your attitude and perseverance is amazing...you are both inspirations for us all...we think about you every day...God Bless....all our love, Kathy and Bob Casey

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  7. Hi Guys! We continue to follow your "life happenings" and think about you lots and miss seeing you! We hope to see you real soon! Lots of love to you, Kim and Tom

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  8. Hey Joe still praying for you and Kerry, will try to get down to see you real soon. If you need something call.
    Jim Libby

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  9. Sunny and 80 is GREAT! I LOVE IT!! THAT IS WHERE YOU NEED TO BE! Joey, this is just a bump to make you truly appreciate the GOOD days, my friend. Leah just took her last exam and is done for the year! pulled a 3.3 I believe, oh and had a write- up in todays BDN. Congrats to Caleb too. I played a little bit of tennis with Leah and it is harder than it appears!!! Way to go, Caleb! Nice weather coming for the weekend so look forward to it! love ya!!!!!

    Diane J

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  10. You are both doing really well. keep up thinking "80 & Sunny"!
    Being tired goes with the cancer recovery. Don't try to do too much but keep that positive attitude. Eat, Rest,Walk and Keep
    trusting your Savior. He is going to use you both in a very special way. in fact He already is doing that.
    Know you are in our prayers and much love to each of you. God Bless
    Uncle A. & Aunt C.

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  11. Hi Kerri and Joe, I think of you every day (several times!) and will continue to send you megatons of positive energy. And I'm on every coordinator's list for cooking, cleaning, shopping, and driving, for the long haul. It will be an honor to be part of your incredible support team.
    Deb Leon

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  12. Joe,Hope today finds you feeling better. So that group is JB's finest, I probably should have known. I remember how much joy it brought everyone's parents to see us all pile in a car on saturday nights to spread cheer and goodwill to all. Sorry I missed the reunion. I'm sure it took your mind off things for awhile. Hope to make a visit soon. You guys are in my thoughts.

    Russ

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