Sunday, November 18, 2012

Round II

Jon starts round II of chemotherapy tomorrow. He will spend 72 hours in the hospital at Baldwin Park returning home on Thanksgiving. Yesterday Jon learned that straight razors are banned in barber shops (gone are the days of Jayber Crow); so he had to rely on a DIY method. He consulted a local "master shaver" and managed to successfully shave his head without a nick.
Jon is mentally ready to tackle the next few weeks and is focused on his daily treasures. Jon's bone scan was clear and his eyebrows have yet to fall out. (Insert humor.) These are two things he is extremely grateful for... Our friends at the Cycle Annex have organized a "Ride for Jon" this holiday weekend. http://rideforjon-eac2.eventbrite.com We are excited to have our community "sweat it out" in Jon's name.
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13 comments:

  1. Fight on, Jon! I'm bringing some DVDs to Sacramentum tonight (I think Sarah will be there...?) in case you need some additional ways to pass the time in the hospital. I've curated a collection of movies just for you!

    Emily

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  2. Great news about the clear bone scan and the shrinkage! (Insert choirs of angels singing, "Alleluia!") Praying for you all as always and thanking God for you and this wonderful community of family and friends. You'll be at the top of our gratitude list this Thursday.

    Much love,
    Suzannah and Chadd

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  3. Keep fighting the good fight Jon (and Sarah Lynn and the boys)! We are thinking of you and sharing the strength, love and hope from your community and beyond!

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  4. I'm so happy for this wonderful news.

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  5. So happy to hear the bone scan results came back good!

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  6. http://www.sexybaldguys.com

    ...you may be hearing from them. I'm just saying.

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  7. Seriously Jon, nice haircut! I'm currently participating in no-shave November. However, beginning Dec 1 I am interested in your head shaving schedule! I would like to participate along with your schedule as a reminder to pray. Please let me know (troy.eddy@gmail.com). I know it's been a long time, but know you are greatly respected and loved! - all the way from China.

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  9. Here's a big deep breath for the next round.

    It was great seeing you Jon the other day. It struck me later how deep your eyes looked. In a good way. Like still pools of water (insert mystical metaphor here).

    For Light over Suffering, here's Love from the McLaughlins.

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  10. Jon,
    We will pray for strength for this next round - and very happy to hear that the bone scan was clear!

    And for the record... you're no stranger to a bald head and shrinkage.
    [that's a good one]

    -Nate

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  11. Hang it there. It will be a rough ride with some big hills and hairpin turns that will take your breath away, but you will see scenery more beautiful than ever before. You wont know where this ride will take you, you wont know where or when it will end. But no matter what with the love of your family and friends it will be a good ride. Love and peace from your new sarcobuddy sarcogal49

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  12. Jon - looking good! Praying that chemo is done and you are home today for Thanksgiving! And know that Jayber Crow is one of my favorite novels and Wendell Berry one of me all time favorite authors. Blessings to all of you. P.S. I am thankful that you came to VTS!!!

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