Saturday Morning Update...

Dear Friends and Family,

I meant to post last night but I was not able to connect to the internet for some reason. (comcast does that to us from time to time...) We had a very nice week full of friends and family visiting us at the house. My treatments start on Tuesday and for the first 3-4 weeks I should still be in good shape for visitors. Anyone who would like to stop by, just call the house or e-mail us and we will schedule a time with you.

As many of you probably know, we got news that our beloved pastor Patrick will be leaving Community Presbyterian Church at the end of September. I was heartbroken when I first learned of Patrick's departing. Over the last 5 years Patrick and Kelly have become good friends of ours. I no longer look at Patrick as my minister. I see Patrick as a buddy and someone I am able to confide in. He was with me early on the morning of my surgery and was there when I woke up. He gave me the confidence I needed at that time to get through the unknown of what condition I would wake up in. (the neuro surgeon initially thought that I could wake up to paralysis on the right side of my body with a limited ability to speak)
As the son of a Presbyterian Minister, I can understand what Patrick is going through. Believe me, I will miss him very much as I start my treatments and go through my journey over the next few months without him at my side. We as a church community need to support pastor Patrick from now until his departure. We love you Patrick. You will be missed. We do wish you the best in your new church and will pray for you.

Thank you, Patrick, for all you have done over the last 10 years. Thank you also for leaving Nancy. She is truly a blessing to us.

Sincerely,

Dan and Leah