Comments on: Second round

By: mick sutton

mick sutton — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:15:12 +0000

hi both, glad you are coping well with the chemo, (and losing a few lbs is a good excuse for future gluttony)
all the best from me and the family

By: tracey

tracey — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 05:27:38 +0000

Hi Helen, Steve. Tracey here on Lews email address. Hes at work, I am cuddled up on the couch with Lily watching a little of the Olympics. (yep, raining and cold here again) Love the photos above. You guys have gotta get out a movie = Kangaroo Jack, its a hoot. Bet you think twice about getting too close to those roo’s after that. Enjoy your time out of hospital jammies you gorgeous hunk you. Keep tight guys. kia kaha! Love trace xxx

By: Paul van Dinther

Paul van Dinther — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:52:38 +0000

Steve mate! You lost a few pounds? Awesome! This means guilt free snacks and beer. Nice to see you up and about in that photo. I am also very happy to read that Sam and Dignity will soon be re-united with you guys. You sure can be proud of Sam.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:56:18 +0000

Hi Steve and Helen,

Glad to hear that Steve is doing well with the kemo. You are both wonderful and strong people so hang in there and enjoy playing with the kangaroos 🙂 We are keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers.

Paul and Christine.

By: Laurie Brown

Laurie Brown — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:06:01 +0000

Larry and I(Timeless)are putting out positive thoughts in your direction. We often think about you and have checked in on your blog from time to time. We often speak of our first meeting at the community lunch table at the Liberty Landing boat show. You and Helen were deep in discussion when Larry and I asked if we could share the table. Not sure if we told you this, but we were stood up that day by another couple. When we looked over the sea of tables, we saw the two of you sitting alone. Larry and I looked at each other and commented….”well, lets see if we can make friends with these folks”.
Well….the rest is history that included the purchase of your first boat. We still look for her on the sound. Thoughts of her bring back so many good memories.

Steve and Helen, I am happy to report that I have become a much more courageous sailor. I think you stated on your blog that it appeared I would much prefer to sit on our boat at the dock. I sit here smiling, because at one time that was true! Today I claim the proud role of navigator and cook for our wonderful adventures.

Now to this nasty illness. Let me tell you from experience. Do not read the statistics. They are a bunch of nonsense. I have close family experience and those of others that prove them to be valueless. You are a strong and courageous man…..that’s most of the battle..and of course the love and support from your family and friends.

We are thinking of you and Helen often.

The Browns

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 07:08:49 +0000

Hi Guys, glad all is going well and Steve is able to get out and about. I hope he does not react too much to this round of chemo – does he have a good selection of books to read during his 5 day stays in hospital? It will be great to know that Dignity and especially Sam will be reunited with you soon. Take care and thinking of you all. Love Erin and Robin

By: Lew Randal

Lew Randal — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 06:57:54 +0000

Hi Steve and Helen
Glad to hear everything is progressing as it should. It is bewildering even for us, to think of you Steve, in a hospital bed with 2 drips in your arm.One day at a time I think, and one cycle of chemo at a time. You are in our thoughts and wishes. Look forward to better days to come.

By: Anne Holland

Anne Holland — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 03:09:22 +0000

Great update and photos…

The following is said with tongue in cheek… I went to the woods in NJ with Maggie and saw a dead skunk, tought that seeing Roos would be a better experience… And, also thinking that if only it were easy to donate a few lbs I’d send some of mine over for Steve in a heart beat…

Still holding you all safe in my heart.

By: John and Jose Reyden

John and Jose Reyden — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:19:53 +0000

Hi Steve and Helen, happy to hear the chemo is going well. Sounds like things are progressing with Sam and Dignity shortly on the way to Australia, will be nice to have your son and home with you again. Nice to see some photo’s of you guys out and about, that is how we know you! All the best, take care and love from all of us.