It is summertime!
Summer is here and the kids are going and growing. Just a quick note to let everyone know that we appreciate the continued support and love. The best way for Lincoln to live on is for him to be remembered and never forgotten. If you are thinking of our sweet Lincy, you are helping us to continue onward.
Happy late Father's Day to all the greatest Dad's. A special Happy Father's Day to the one our kids call Daddy. Half of who I am and most of how I continue to smile even through the hole in my heart is because of you. I love you so much my sweet Jimmy. Our children and I are lucky to have you.
Also, Happy Father's Day to Dad A, Dad T, Dad W, Dada, and Gramps. We love you each so much and we thank-you for the support you gave us throughout our lives and especially this past year + .
We have a very close friend who finished treatment recently and I would like to extend her support group to each of you. Emily Phillips (age 4) successfully completed treatment for Stage 3, Group 3 inoperable Rhabdomyosarcoma of the skull base. May you (and your family) get back to a more normal life very, very soon!! All our prayers for cancer freedom...the words remission are coming.
Her website: www.emilygracephillips.com
We have another very close friend, Adrian who is not doing very well and could certainly use extra prayers. Adrian was our first roommate in NY when Lincy had surgery and our last roommate in January before isolation and viral diagnosis. He walks a VERY similar path as Lincoln. He is still in treatment for Stage 4 Rhabdomyosarcoma of the bladder/prostate, had the same surgery and similar chemotherapy as Lincoln. He just celebrated his 2nd Birthday. The world renowned experts at Sloan are scratching their heads for a 2nd time this year (the 1st being Lincy's situation) as Adrian shows signs of neurological problems that are severe and unresolved. Please pray that the reason becomes clear with a resolution that fixes him.
His website: www.adrianurbanski.com
P.S. His little brother just born a couple of months ago is named Benjamin Lincoln in honor of our Lincy.
Please pray for the family of Marissa Monroe. We met Marissa at the RMH in NYC as her family travelled back and forth from Michigan for treatment of Stage 4 Neuroblastoma. Despite novel treatments, she became an angel 2 weeks ago today. SHe did not make it to her 3rd Birthday. I know her family misses her so much.
Her website: www.caringbridge.org/visit/marissamonroe
Lastly, I noticed that I did not write about Lincy's very best friend Lia. Lia, went to be with Lincy on April 27 as her family was waking to celebrate easter in Bulgaria. She went home in January with progressive disease and no more options. Her mom was/is an amazing woman and friend. She prepared fresh organic meals daily to keep Lia healthy and we would take both kids often to Central Park for fresh air and a cappuccino. Most importantly she lived for Lia. I know her mom is lost without her sweet Lia (11 years old) but I am hoping she is finding Lia in the things she encounters each day. Lia left behind her mom, younger sister, and daddy. She now laughs and plays and takes care of Lincy.
May your summer be fun!
P.S. If you have not yet received a thank-you letter for your donation or gift or help, it will be on the way soon. I promise!
With love,
Carlina
LINCY, WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO SOOOO BIG!
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