tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post3311799608256926379..comments2023-06-22T09:50:29.699-04:00Comments on Nate's Road To Recovery: Cautious Optimism...Natehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173183632144605437noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post-78348371597504984922008-02-18T23:01:00.000-05:002008-02-18T23:01:00.000-05:00Tocayo,Love the pictures and info...family was sic...Tocayo,<BR/><BR/>Love the pictures and info...family was sick like dogs and didn't make it to church....please update me on your latest CT scan....we have been praying for you and are anxiously waiting for miracles from God our Father above on your behalf!!!<BR/><BR/>Peace, grace and blessings on your whole family! <BR/>Nate<BR/>248-565-4700<BR/>nateg71@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post-76374545846416099232008-02-13T12:41:00.000-05:002008-02-13T12:41:00.000-05:00Nate,Thanks for inviting us all to be part of your...Nate,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for inviting us all to be part of your life during this difficult time. Your blog has been a window into the challenges facing you, and it has given us an opportunity to share in the faith the binds us. Your faithfulness and trust in the Lord has been an inspiration, and the prayers from the many surrounding you give testimony to the strength of that commitment. I too pray for you and the family, and through everything that God may be glorified. <BR/><BR/>Here’s a short poem from Ella Wilcox (1916). Perhaps you’re familiar with it:<BR/><BR/><BR/>One ship sails East,<BR/>And another West,<BR/>By the self-same winds that blow,<BR/>'Tis the set of the sails<BR/>And not the gales,<BR/>That tells the way we go.<BR/><BR/>Like the winds of the sea<BR/>Are the waves of time,<BR/>As we journey along through life,<BR/>'Tis the set of the soul,<BR/>That determines the goal,<BR/>And not the calm or the strife.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Love, John<BR/><BR/>P.S. How about those Red Sox!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post-29938097960567380232008-02-09T21:06:00.000-05:002008-02-09T21:06:00.000-05:00Nate and Deb,Thanks so much for keeping us all pos...Nate and Deb,<BR/>Thanks so much for keeping us all posted. Even Rebecca in New Zealand can keep up with your progress!<BR/><BR/>I like the bald look. I've always thought it would be great to have such an easy haircut, but with generous hips and a pin-sized head, I would not look like Demi Moore. Instead my hairdresser has given me a great haircut that I don't need to blow-dry (still can't get that right arm up that high). It does make it easier to get out of the house. My PT is going well and each week I add more functions to the right arm. John and I are planning to visit Rebecca in New Zealand for 2 weeks in March. We're definitely looking foward to the visit.<BR/><BR/>We keep you in our prayers and know the Lord is keeping all of you in the palm of his hand.<BR/><BR/>Leslie and JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post-30000975411129297052008-02-09T14:05:00.000-05:002008-02-09T14:05:00.000-05:00I left a comment before and I forgot to tell you t...I left a comment before and I forgot to tell you that my whole class is praying for you not just my family. I know how much the prayers of God's people helps so I hope this encourages you too. Love, Judy EllefsenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post-91262344686237165872008-02-08T10:46:00.000-05:002008-02-08T10:46:00.000-05:00Deal or no deal - hey the bald look is in! I've co...Deal or no deal - hey the bald look is in! I've considered it myself! So good to hear things are getting back to normal and you are kickin' this thing in the butt!!! Sorry about your Patriots, maybe next year you'll get to lose to my Buccaneers... LOL!!! (maybe not!)<BR/><BR/>Not sure if my words encourage you, but your words sure encourage me! Not sure what else to say, except keep up the great work and thanks for keeping us posted!!!<BR/><BR/>Your bud from FL, Charles "Chuck"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post-23195484352646424572008-02-07T23:02:00.000-05:002008-02-07T23:02:00.000-05:00Hi Nate, I'm glad to read your updates, sounds go...Hi Nate, I'm glad to read your updates, sounds good for you to be back at work. If it helps, I get that deer in the headlights feeling if I have to get the kids ready & out the door. You're in our thoughts and prayers, Alice has even asked about you once or twice and has included you in her bedtime prayers.<BR/>DaleDalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06777848397044479597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post-56320579399647359952008-02-06T18:26:00.000-05:002008-02-06T18:26:00.000-05:00Nate, We just want you to know that we are all pra...Nate, We just want you to know that we are all praying for you and will have "Cautious Optimism" with you. Thanks for the blog so we can know what's happening and can pray with knowledge. Love, Judy Ellefsen and familyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post-84468032520321596792008-02-05T21:17:00.000-05:002008-02-05T21:17:00.000-05:00Hi Nate and Deb, I am not sure if your remember me...Hi Nate and Deb, <BR/>I am not sure if your remember me and/or my family, (Jeff and Kathy Lowry), Jennifer, Ryan, Stephanie from Saint Alban's in McCook, NE. This was about 12 to 15 years ago. <BR/><BR/>We always felt very welcome to be part of this Saint Alban's family, and that was because of your families involvement. I have thought about your family many times through the years. <BR/><BR/>I want to express my sincere thanks to your parents and our prayers will be with you and your family, as you go through this time to heal and strenghten, as I know you will be fine. <BR/><BR/>God bless you and your famly, I will follow this blog and stay in touch. <BR/><BR/>Jeff LowryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post-14298717096749434212008-02-04T14:22:00.000-05:002008-02-04T14:22:00.000-05:00Nate, Imagine my suprise when I got the monthly St...Nate, Imagine my suprise when I got the monthly St. Albans newsletter with your name in it!! I thought what the heck has Fran been drinking, is this a misprint?? I cant say as though I know what your going through, but that I will pray for you, and your family. Your family was of great help to me and my family at the passing of my dad and we will never forget that. <BR/>You sure have a couple of good looking kiddos'...I can see that they got their good looks from their mom (HA). <BR/>Unlike your family I was happy to see the Pats lose, but wish they would have been playing the Pack instead. At least you have not become a Lions fan!! Your perserverance is inspiring and we wish you the best in your road to recovery. Great idea with the blog....it will be a great help for you and all of us in keeping up with your recovery process. Now hurry up and get this thing beat...Winter Park is calling your name!!<BR/><BR/>Love Tom, Kristie, Sydney, and Gabe Randel<BR/>Randelsroost@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post-11982407622191850092008-02-04T07:37:00.000-05:002008-02-04T07:37:00.000-05:00Nate and Deb,You continue to be in our prayers. Ke...Nate and Deb,<BR/><BR/>You continue to be in our prayers. Keep up the good fight. We appreciate the blog and passing the information along to all.<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the Patriots loss last night. I screamed at the TV several times in the last quarter to no avail, but I felt better after getting it out of my system. I hope you had a lot of fun and fellowship with the family.<BR/><BR/>I have been listening to Rob Bell and he has been teaching on Philippians in the month of January. Your comments reminded me of Rob's teaching and Paul's words to this church. Living is tough work. Keep singing.<BR/><BR/>Love, Bill and JanieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992939419157654654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post-63045864372056313922008-02-03T23:25:00.000-05:002008-02-03T23:25:00.000-05:00Hey Nate and Deb,We look forward to your blogs lik...Hey Nate and Deb,<BR/><BR/>We look forward to your blogs like waiting to read the next chapter of a book...a great one. Thanks for keeping us updated with such honesty and insight. Your faith is teaching us a lot about life and the challenges that do and will come our way. It is so great to hear that you are feeling well and responding to your chemo treatments with minimal side effects. Your blood work results are very encouraging. We will continue to pray that your CT results are consistant with the bood results. <BR/><BR/>We had a little Superbowl party tonight and we were all cheering for the Patriots in your honor...bummer outcome, but exciting game even though I usually just watch for the commercials and the company.:)<BR/><BR/>We look forward to seeing you in the next couple weeks. <BR/><BR/>Love you,<BR/>Nancy and BenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post-45472621760673681802008-02-03T14:07:00.000-05:002008-02-03T14:07:00.000-05:00Hi Nate & Deb,I am so glad that I ran into you at ...Hi Nate & Deb,<BR/>I am so glad that I ran into you at church this morning. I hadn't heard about your diagnosis until Deb shared with me this morning. Sometimes word spreads fast and other times it's like molasses - especially when folks are talking about cancer. I want to leave you with a note of encouragement. Cancer rocked the world of many folks in my family as well my closest friend. It can be really scary. I worked at Karmanos for the Clincal Trials Department in Bone Marrow/PBSC Transplant from 1996 - 2001 and had the awesome opportunity to meet hundreds of survivors. (ps. you've got a great doc!) Through my experiences I have seen people's lives transform and point right toward God and His Love like a huge spotlight. From reading your blog I can already tell that that is what you are doing. He will be Your Rock!!! It would be an honor for me to pray for you and your whole family as you journey through this leg of life.<BR/>-TracyTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16541121133179610066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post-39715142413308539072008-02-02T23:17:00.000-05:002008-02-02T23:17:00.000-05:00Nate and Deb, Though we have been praying for you...Nate and Deb, Though we have been praying for you ever since Marge shared your story I have not taken the time to check in. Now I must figure out how to leave messages so I can comment more often. We know that we don't get miracles if we don't need them, but when there is a need, a miracle comes so we pray for that miracle in your life. What beautiful children you have. You are truly blessed! And we too will be cheering for the Patriots!! So while you are watching in the cold north, we will be watching the same game in the sunny south! Loving you, JanetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6521281962522053689.post-14966544915371238742008-02-02T00:36:00.000-05:002008-02-02T00:36:00.000-05:00Nate and Deb, It was SO GOOD to read you blog t...Nate and Deb,<BR/><BR/> It was SO GOOD to read you blog tonight. We are so thrilled that you are feeling well most of the time, and that you can resume your normal activies. <BR/><BR/> It was great spending time with you last weekend and your church service was really great. Your minister doesn't preach a candy coated gospel that if one is a Christian, works hard, and has faith - then everything will be wonderful. There will be struggles and trials, but God will walk with us through it all. It was very uplifting and helpful.<BR/><BR/>Have a great time with your parents and siblings as you host the Superbowl Party on Sunday. I hope the Patriots win, since I know you are all Patriot fans.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for keeping up with the blog. It is terrific.<BR/><BR/>Love, Marge and JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com