Comments for Press On http://www.pressonfund.org Press On toward the Goal of Curing Childhood Cancer Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:53:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Comment on Happy Birthday, Patrick by Sarah L http://www.pressonfund.org/happy-birthday-patrick/#comment-1350 Sarah L Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:53:10 +0000 http://www.pressonfund.org/?p=1337#comment-1350 Hey, I know this comment is late but I just want to sya I'm thinking of your family and Madie C and Anna. I really miss Patrick but I know he will always by with us. I am glad his pain is released. I hope his spirit is passed on through many generations. I am touched by his story and I also had one too. My mom had cancer but we were inspired by Patrick. I hope now he is healed and watching over us. I now have hope in everyone. :) Hey, I know this comment is late but I just want to sya I’m thinking of your family and Madie C and Anna. I really miss Patrick but I know he will always by with us. I am glad his pain is released. I hope his spirit is passed on through many generations. I am touched by his story and I also had one too. My mom had cancer but we were inspired by Patrick. I hope now he is healed and watching over us. I now have hope in everyone. :)

]]> Comment on Farewell – A Message to the Children by Kay Diles http://www.pressonfund.org/farewell/#comment-1347 Kay Diles Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:18:00 +0000 http://www.pressonfund.org/?p=1353#comment-1347 It has taken me a while to respond to your letter to the children, Stephen. As the remaining Grandmother to Ian and Grayson Philleps, I cannot express in words how we all feel at Patricks life and the love that has exuded from you and your family to others in the community. I to, have copied your letter and will cherish it. God bless you all and thanks you for sharing. It has taken me a while to respond to your letter to the children, Stephen. As the remaining Grandmother to Ian and Grayson Philleps, I cannot express in words how we all feel at Patricks life and the love that has exuded from you and your family to others in the community. I to, have copied your letter and will cherish it. God bless you all and thanks you for sharing.

]]> Comment on Farewell – A Message to the Children by Sam Tyson http://www.pressonfund.org/farewell/#comment-1246 Sam Tyson Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:47:38 +0000 http://www.pressonfund.org/?p=1353#comment-1246 Stephen and Erin, I got to know about Patrick and your family through the Simpkins. My wife has had three operations and a long therapy requiring hospitalization last year. She is in the hospital, too weak to walk, and can barely speak, but is improving every day. When I feel like I want to crawl in a hole and wallow in self pity, I remember Patrick and Brannen and how they show us how to have courage and grace when things are bad. These boys have inspired Margaret and me to be strong when we didn't want to be. Thank you, Patrick. Stephen and Erin,
I got to know about Patrick and your family through the Simpkins. My wife has had three operations and a long therapy requiring hospitalization last year. She is in the hospital, too weak to walk, and can barely speak, but is improving every day. When I feel like I want to crawl in a hole and wallow in self pity, I remember Patrick and Brannen and how they show us how to have courage and grace when things are bad. These boys have inspired Margaret and me to be strong when we didn’t want to be. Thank you, Patrick.

]]> Comment on Farewell – A Message to the Children by Linda Pilcher http://www.pressonfund.org/farewell/#comment-1244 Linda Pilcher Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:13:48 +0000 http://www.pressonfund.org/?p=1353#comment-1244 When I think of someone whom I consider a "True Hero", your beloved son Patrick will definitely be at the top of my list. I stand in absolute awe of a young man who showed a deep faith in GOD, strength, bravery, courage and a love for life inspite of all the trials he had to endure. Not only do I consider Patrick a "True Hero," I also feel he is and should be to all an "Inspiration." The brightest star in the Heavens above will shine for Patrick. GOD BLESS! When I think of someone whom I consider a “True Hero”, your beloved son Patrick will definitely be at the top of my list. I stand in absolute awe of a young man who showed a deep faith in GOD, strength, bravery, courage and a love for life inspite of all the trials he had to endure. Not only do I consider Patrick a “True Hero,” I also feel he is and should be to all an “Inspiration.” The brightest star in the Heavens above will shine for Patrick. GOD BLESS!

]]> Comment on Farewell – A Message to the Children by Coy Watkins http://www.pressonfund.org/farewell/#comment-1243 Coy Watkins Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:50:52 +0000 http://www.pressonfund.org/?p=1353#comment-1243 I did not have the opportunity to know Patrick or your family but saw this letter and thought I would read it. I just want you to know how much it affected me and encouraged me. We all face difficulties in our lives and how we handle them makes all the difference. Thank you for sharing this and I hope others will read it and realize that God, family and friends are here for all of us we just need to look for them. Very well said! Thank you again! Paying love forward....wonderful! I did not have the opportunity to know Patrick or your family but saw this letter and thought I would read it. I just want you to know how much it affected me and encouraged me. We all face difficulties in our lives and how we handle them makes all the difference. Thank you for sharing this and I hope others will read it and realize that God, family and friends are here for all of us we just need to look for them. Very well said! Thank you again! Paying love forward….wonderful!

]]> Comment on Farewell – A Message to the Children by Christy B. Jones http://www.pressonfund.org/farewell/#comment-1242 Christy B. Jones Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:44:58 +0000 http://www.pressonfund.org/?p=1353#comment-1242 Although you don't know me, I have been praying for your son. I now pray for your family daily. My husband, Lark and I are friends of the Simpkins Famaily and learned of Patrick through them. I bought an amaryllis from Gayle Foster to help support Press On. My flower had more blooms on it than I have ever experienced on an amaryllis. It was so beautiful! I am so moved my your strength and faith. Although you don’t know me, I have been praying for your son. I now
pray for your family daily. My husband, Lark and I are friends of the
Simpkins Famaily and learned of Patrick through them. I bought an
amaryllis from Gayle Foster to help support Press On. My flower had
more blooms on it than I have ever experienced on an amaryllis. It was so beautiful! I am so moved my your strength and faith.

]]> Comment on Farewell – A Message to the Children by Tara http://www.pressonfund.org/farewell/#comment-1237 Tara Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:27:40 +0000 http://www.pressonfund.org/?p=1353#comment-1237 This letter is moving and beautiful, and I am finding myself all choked up as I write. I did not know Patrick, nor do I know you all, but I am connected to Press On thru the Turner Simkins family and their journey with Brennan's illnesses. I saw this link on Turner's wall. And I am so glad I read it. I am sorry you lost your son, but I am so moved at the strength that flows through this letter. May love and peace surround you. Now, I am going to go give my daughters an extra hug. thank you for sharing. With Love-Tara Chokshi This letter is moving and beautiful, and I am finding myself all choked up as I write. I did not know Patrick, nor do I know you all, but I am connected to Press On thru the Turner Simkins family and their journey with Brennan’s illnesses. I saw this link on Turner’s wall. And I am so glad I read it. I am sorry you lost your son, but I am so moved at the strength that flows through this letter. May love and peace surround you. Now, I am going to go give my daughters an extra hug. thank you for sharing. With Love-Tara Chokshi

]]> Comment on Farewell – A Message to the Children by Helen http://www.pressonfund.org/farewell/#comment-1233 Helen Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:09:23 +0000 http://www.pressonfund.org/?p=1353#comment-1233 Patrick and your family have been and will continue to be in my prayers. I pray for an army of angels with arms interlocking to surround your family and your home. Thank you for sharing Patrick's story with the world. Patrick and your family have been and will continue to be in my prayers. I pray for an army of angels with arms interlocking to surround your family and your home. Thank you for sharing Patrick’s story with the world.

]]> Comment on Farewell – A Message to the Children by Nellie http://www.pressonfund.org/farewell/#comment-1231 Nellie Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:00:27 +0000 http://www.pressonfund.org/?p=1353#comment-1231 Dear Family, Thank you for sharing. Remember way deep that our little antalope is still with us in spirit. This is the time we will countinue to learn from him. Each day his spirit will send you all love and happiness. Always keep him close and our creator above will let you know he is okay. Pleasent journey Little Antalope N Dear Family,
Thank you for sharing. Remember way deep that our little antalope is still with us in spirit. This is the time we will countinue to learn from him. Each day his spirit will send you all love and happiness. Always keep him close and our creator above will let you know he is okay.
Pleasent journey Little Antalope

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]]> Comment on Farewell – A Message to the Children by Judith McCarthy http://www.pressonfund.org/farewell/#comment-1230 Judith McCarthy Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:31:03 +0000 http://www.pressonfund.org/?p=1353#comment-1230 I have been on the sidelines cheering for Patrick vicariously through Press On and updates from my sister, Laura Phinizy. You have blessed me so much with your message. I hope that my children will have the opportunity to learn from your journey. I have been on the sidelines cheering for Patrick vicariously through Press On and updates from my sister, Laura Phinizy. You have blessed me so much with your message. I hope that my children will have the opportunity to learn from your journey.

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