Fuck Cancer / Thank You MGoBlog

Submitted by Cali Wolverine on
As many of you know, my wife (a fellow UM '98 grad) has been battling cancer for the past 6 years. She was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant with our youngest daughter. Despite spreading to the lung and brain, she battled through surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, experimental trials, parp inhibitors, and immunotherapy. We traveled around the country for the best treatment trying to find that home run cure, or at a minimum so she could be a mom to our two little girls for as long as possible. Unfortunately, we started hospice care a few weeks back after exhausting all of our options and no longer being able to control the cancer. My wife continues to hang on even though she could leave us at any moment. I just want to thank MGoBlog and all of its contributors for providing such an amazing outlet for one of my greatest passions...Michigan Sports. MGoBlog was the perfect remedy for many restless nights, medical appointments and hospitals visits. The Michigan family will be losing an amazing wife, mom and alum. But like any true Wolverine she battled to the very end. Fuck you cancer - we are coming for you with a cure soon. And fuck the assholes that are negging people's comments. EDIT: We lost her this afternoon.
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MGoBrewMom

March 1st, 2017 at 6:10 PM ^

No words--just know that we're all praying/sending positive thoughts to your wife for as much comfort as possible; to you for the same, and in knowing you two brought two beautiful kids to the world to carry on and spread her good spirit...and finally to your kids. There is no way for them to understand, but they will be bright lights, and I sincerely wish you comfort and perseverance in the difficult journey. Bless you all.

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itsbigcat

March 1st, 2017 at 6:14 PM ^

This breaks my heart. I don't know you. I'll never know you. It's so crazy how we get so caught up in the day to day that we forget one day we'll receive a phone call (if we are lucky) and the death process will then grow exponentially. All I can offer for you, in such a desperate, dark, and difficult place, is the reminder that every last fucking minute of this gift of a life is to be cherished. The bad days. The great days. The bland days. I remember the play "Our Town" in which the whole goddamn thing is so boring and then the main character dies and all she wants is to go back to her boring life, with a newfound appreciation. I'm earnestly saddened to hear this very bad news and both pray and hope for some light at the end of this dark tunnel. My wife and I are sending as much love as possible your way.

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Esterhaus

March 1st, 2017 at 6:24 PM ^

 

Your beautiful children are yet another aspect of her legacy.  Eventually as difficult as it will be, you must look after yourself.  Take care, brother, and may you find internal peace to move on with.

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blicht4

March 1st, 2017 at 6:29 PM ^

Sorry to hear this and my prayers go out to you, your wife / girls and family! I just lost my dad (59 years old) to lung cancer a couple weeks ago and my heart is heavy thinking about what your family is going through right now.

Stay strong and keep our family close. They're all going to need you! Lots of love to you guys!

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lmgoblue1

March 1st, 2017 at 6:40 PM ^

You and your wife have an army praying for you and holding you close in our hearts. She sounds like an amazing woman. She's already touched so many through your stories. Thank you for sharing. We'll be here friend. Wish we could do much more.

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uncle leo

March 1st, 2017 at 7:06 PM ^

But I'm thinking about you, your wife, and your family.

Fuck, fuck this disease. I'm SICK of hearing about stories with these wonderful fucking people losing their lives MUCH too soon because of this. CURE THIS SHIT.

Tell your wife this whole community is thinking about her and never give up.

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AMazinBlue

March 1st, 2017 at 7:08 PM ^

I wish you all the strength and comapassion I can.  I can neither imagine, nor fathom the stress and pain you are going through.  Trust that God is there for you and your family and he will give you the strength to bear this burden.  Lean on him and family and friends.

God speed to you and your family.  May he hold you close and comfort you all during this trying time.

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bluegoinggray

March 1st, 2017 at 7:12 PM ^

I send you my prayers and deepest condolences. May God bless and comfort your wife, your children, and you. One day things will be different. Until that day, strength to all cancer sufferers and their loved ones.

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victors2000

March 1st, 2017 at 7:50 PM ^

Your wife sounds like such a hero, strong and spirited. Good luck Man, know your Michigan family will always be here to support you spiritually. Give your wife a 'Go Blue' from all of us...

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Sam1863

March 1st, 2017 at 7:56 PM ^

My thoughts and prayers to your wife, your family, and you, Cali.

And from someone who's lost his father, grandmother, aunt, uncle, and old girlfriend to that rotten disease ... Fuck Cancer.

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YakAttack

March 1st, 2017 at 8:23 PM ^

But Fuck Cancer. On Saturday, I had to have my 10 and a half month old puppy to sleep. He had hepatic carcinoma throughout his liver tissue. My wife and I can't have children, so he was like our "kid." He was fine a week before, and after spending 2 nights in "ICU" at Michigan State's pet hospital, we were there as the vet euthanized him. Again, not equating your wife to my dog, but Fuck Cancer so hard!

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The Oracle

March 1st, 2017 at 8:24 PM ^

Unfortunately, death is often unfair, and never more so than when kids are involved. Good luck.

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MIGHTYMOJO91

March 1st, 2017 at 8:45 PM ^

Lost my mother-in-law to this horrible disease. She fought it for 10 years. I cannot even begin to imagine how hard this must be! I pray our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ brings you and yours peace and comfort in these trying times!!!

 

GOD Bless!

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South TX MFan

March 1st, 2017 at 8:57 PM ^

So sorry to hear this. I lost my mom last year to cancer as well. Seeing them in hospice is very difficult. I feel for you. I just had surgery today to remove cancer myself. Fuck cancer indeed.

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Everyone Murders

March 1st, 2017 at 8:59 PM ^

I'm so sorry to read of this, and hope that the hospice experience provides you, your children, and especially your wife comfort and some grace in the face of an awful situation. Nothing much else to say, but your family will be in my thoughts - again, so sorry your family is going through this.

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Slippery Monkey

March 1st, 2017 at 9:08 PM ^

I'm sorry for your troubles. Please accept my deepest sympathies for you and your children having to endure a trying six years. Your pain will prolong long after her suffering has ended. Be strong for your children. God bless

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Golden Blue

March 1st, 2017 at 9:14 PM ^

A deep feeling of sadness swept over me as I read your note.  

This MGoBlog is a strong community.  And even though we've never met, we share a deep and strong bond -- the Spirit of Michigan that Yost described so perfectly.  This commhnity has a common history.  We have the same hopes and dreams for the future.  MGoBlog is where we can go any time, from any place in the world, to be with other Michigan Men and Women to feel the Spirit of Michigan. 

I have no other words other than I'm very sorry.  Fuck cancer.  Go Blue!

 

 

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Golden Blue

March 1st, 2017 at 9:15 PM ^

A deep feeling of sadness swept over me as I read your note.  

This MGoBlog is a strong community.  And even though we've never met, we share a deep and strong bond -- the Spirit of Michigan that Yost described so perfectly.  This community has a common history.  We have the same hopes and dreams for the future.  MGoBlog is where we can go any time, from any place in the world, to be with other Michigan Men and Women to feel the Spirit of Michigan. 

I have no other words other than I'm very sorry.  Fuck cancer.  Go Blue!

 

 

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