Just an update. Phil has been vomiting again. Only once per day so far and only a small amount. No poop since Wed night. He is still taking visitors and recieved a bobble head Miller Beer Deliver Guy today from a special friend that works at Miller. Thanks you the younger Jim Arndorfer. Phil is very proud of his new gift.
Finally, we got ourselves some entertainment while locked in the house. It is a Wii system. Very cool. Michael bought one too. I understand that we can connect it to the internet and play against each other with out leaving our homes. The grandchildren moved all the furniture in the living room to make room for the three of them to play tennis and baseball and to bowl. Phil is their cheerleader and has a great time whatching kyle laugh at the reruns of himself. It is a great Christmas present for all and I get excersize while playing dancing with the stars and bowling.
Also check out the web page www.am920thewolf.com. The following is the wording on it. Also, we got a letter from the DJ Gregory Jon. The letter follows the web information.
Phil's Christmas spirit is alive and well
Friday 12-19-2008 10:07am CT
Here's an update on Phil
Hi Greg,
Phil is still with us, riding up and down on life's roller coaster, some days are good some not so good as he continues with his cancer. He keeps on going like an "Energizer rabbit" even though he gets a little weaker each day. He smiles, shares stories with all that call or stop in to visit and keeps a positive attitude.... something that most people find hard to do.
This week, his brother returned from Kosovo and with another brother and sister stopped in to share family photos and memories along with Phil and family. They visited Phil for 6 1/2 hours and he said this seemed to perk him up, bringing laughter and tears to all. He is still waiting for his sister and brother who live in Texas and are planning to do a road trip to visit, we hope that the weather won't postpone their trip.
I have also attached a picture of Gus (my Bischon) Wilbur (my daughter's Bischon/Poodle) Tilly (Phil's Poodle) Phil (he is the one with glasses) Lady (Phil's Bischon/Poodle) Red (a neighbor's Bischon/Poodle) Gus and Tilly are husband and wife and are the proud parents of Gus, Lady, Red and two other Bischon/poodles. They bring lots of joy and smiles to Phil's life each day.
I thought I would give you an update and thank you and WOKY for all your kind words and prayers.John and Mary
Phil's Christmas Wish was granted
Wednesday 12-10-2008 5:09pm CT
Here's the latest on Phil
Hi Gregory
Here is a picture of the print that hangs on Phil's bedroom wall, it is about 5 feet high by 8 feet long and brought a smile that was almost as big to his face. Phil is still with us, fading away each day in weight and health but not in spirit.... he must have some things that he needs to complete before he concludes the final chapter in his book of life.
A person came forth and donated the print to Phil and the family at no cost and in less than 12 hours when they heard about Phil's request for a fall scene with a tree. I would love to acknowledge the person, however, he wishes to remain anonymous, My guess is hearing about the smile that it made on Phil's face was thanks enough. There are people in this world that do kind acts like this one, making huge differences in a person's final days.
Please share my thanks to all the well wishers, friends and relatives of the family that keep calling, stopping to visit and sending cards to Phil. I am sure that is why he is still with us for another day.
I will keep you aware of Phil's final journey as it changes a bit more each day.
Thanks again,
John
This is what Christmas is all about
Friday 12-05-2008 1:36pm CT
Here's an e-mail I recieved this week. (I left out their last names}
Good Morning Greg,
I have a very urgent Christmas Wish for my brother-in-law who is on his way to heaven in the next couple of days/weeks. He is in the final stages and days with pancreatic cancer, this is his third cancer in his lifetime (each of a different type) and the one that he won't beat this time. His name is Phil and his wish for his final day would be that he would walk in to the woods in Door County during the fall, sit down under a tree looking at the beautiful colors that the Lord provided and doze off to meet his maker in heaven. Well, this won't happen since he is in home hospice with only days to weeks left before his final chapter in life comes to an end. I would like to find an artist to paint this tree/fall mural or someone who could take a digital photo that I would provide and make a print that would cover his bedroom wall behind his bed. This would be the most wonderful final gift to one of the best people that was ever put on this earth. If the"Wolf" could make a "Holiday Wish" like this one happen, I am sure that Phil would have a smile on his face for the remaining days of his life and for eternity.
John and MaryJen came through...
Hello,
I heard the request for fall pictures. I hope these are acceptable/enjoyable. They happen to be of my/and my parents yard. I live in Northern Wisconsin, and commute to the Southern part of the state to go to school (about a 5 hour drive).
Included in these pic's are a picture of Buddy(he's the one driving the sled, I'm shotgun). He was a therapy dog and I took him to the local nursing home on a weekly basis. Buddy's previous owner threw him away, and I adopted him from a local shelter when he was 6 years old. I lost Buddy this year he was 14 years old. (The other picture of Buddy is with my dad on the hill). Adopting Buddy was the best thing I have ever done. He brought such joy (and was a driving force behind me making it thru an extremely terrible and traumatic event).
Please encourage your listeners to consider adoption when looking for a pet.
Saturday the 6th will be my first birthday without Buddy, and unfortunately I will not be able to get home because I am down here at school. So please play a song for my little angel.I hope these pictures are what you are looking for. Click Here I enjoy your station when I'm doing homework on the computerJen
Friday 12-19-2008 10:07am CT
Here's an update on Phil
Hi Greg,
Phil is still with us, riding up and down on life's roller coaster, some days are good some not so good as he continues with his cancer. He keeps on going like an "Energizer rabbit" even though he gets a little weaker each day. He smiles, shares stories with all that call or stop in to visit and keeps a positive attitude.... something that most people find hard to do.
This week, his brother returned from Kosovo and with another brother and sister stopped in to share family photos and memories along with Phil and family. They visited Phil for 6 1/2 hours and he said this seemed to perk him up, bringing laughter and tears to all. He is still waiting for his sister and brother who live in Texas and are planning to do a road trip to visit, we hope that the weather won't postpone their trip.
I have also attached a picture of Gus (my Bischon) Wilbur (my daughter's Bischon/Poodle) Tilly (Phil's Poodle) Phil (he is the one with glasses) Lady (Phil's Bischon/Poodle) Red (a neighbor's Bischon/Poodle) Gus and Tilly are husband and wife and are the proud parents of Gus, Lady, Red and two other Bischon/poodles. They bring lots of joy and smiles to Phil's life each day.
I thought I would give you an update and thank you and WOKY for all your kind words and prayers.John and Mary
Phil's Christmas Wish was granted
Wednesday 12-10-2008 5:09pm CT
Here's the latest on Phil
Hi Gregory
Here is a picture of the print that hangs on Phil's bedroom wall, it is about 5 feet high by 8 feet long and brought a smile that was almost as big to his face. Phil is still with us, fading away each day in weight and health but not in spirit.... he must have some things that he needs to complete before he concludes the final chapter in his book of life.
A person came forth and donated the print to Phil and the family at no cost and in less than 12 hours when they heard about Phil's request for a fall scene with a tree. I would love to acknowledge the person, however, he wishes to remain anonymous, My guess is hearing about the smile that it made on Phil's face was thanks enough. There are people in this world that do kind acts like this one, making huge differences in a person's final days.
Please share my thanks to all the well wishers, friends and relatives of the family that keep calling, stopping to visit and sending cards to Phil. I am sure that is why he is still with us for another day.
I will keep you aware of Phil's final journey as it changes a bit more each day.
Thanks again,
John
This is what Christmas is all about
Friday 12-05-2008 1:36pm CT
Here's an e-mail I recieved this week. (I left out their last names}
Good Morning Greg,
I have a very urgent Christmas Wish for my brother-in-law who is on his way to heaven in the next couple of days/weeks. He is in the final stages and days with pancreatic cancer, this is his third cancer in his lifetime (each of a different type) and the one that he won't beat this time. His name is Phil and his wish for his final day would be that he would walk in to the woods in Door County during the fall, sit down under a tree looking at the beautiful colors that the Lord provided and doze off to meet his maker in heaven. Well, this won't happen since he is in home hospice with only days to weeks left before his final chapter in life comes to an end. I would like to find an artist to paint this tree/fall mural or someone who could take a digital photo that I would provide and make a print that would cover his bedroom wall behind his bed. This would be the most wonderful final gift to one of the best people that was ever put on this earth. If the"Wolf" could make a "Holiday Wish" like this one happen, I am sure that Phil would have a smile on his face for the remaining days of his life and for eternity.
John and MaryJen came through...
Hello,
I heard the request for fall pictures. I hope these are acceptable/enjoyable. They happen to be of my/and my parents yard. I live in Northern Wisconsin, and commute to the Southern part of the state to go to school (about a 5 hour drive).
Included in these pic's are a picture of Buddy(he's the one driving the sled, I'm shotgun). He was a therapy dog and I took him to the local nursing home on a weekly basis. Buddy's previous owner threw him away, and I adopted him from a local shelter when he was 6 years old. I lost Buddy this year he was 14 years old. (The other picture of Buddy is with my dad on the hill). Adopting Buddy was the best thing I have ever done. He brought such joy (and was a driving force behind me making it thru an extremely terrible and traumatic event).
Please encourage your listeners to consider adoption when looking for a pet.
Saturday the 6th will be my first birthday without Buddy, and unfortunately I will not be able to get home because I am down here at school. So please play a song for my little angel.I hope these pictures are what you are looking for. Click Here I enjoy your station when I'm doing homework on the computerJen
Letter:
Hi John and Mary,
That's such great news. I chatted with Archbishop Timothy Dolan this morning, and he said he'd say a special prayer for Phil. I do have some more pictures and a DVD for Phil from a listener. If you'd like you could pick them up next week. Hopefully there won't be another snow storm. Thank you for letting all of us share in this true Christmas story.
Greg
That's such great news. I chatted with Archbishop Timothy Dolan this morning, and he said he'd say a special prayer for Phil. I do have some more pictures and a DVD for Phil from a listener. If you'd like you could pick them up next week. Hopefully there won't be another snow storm. Thank you for letting all of us share in this true Christmas story.
Greg
1 comment:
Wii sounds like lots of fun! I am glad for laughter! Thanks for the update on Phil also, we keep praying for comfort, peace and lots of love,
Hugs,
Gaby
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