tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post789073274268652612..comments2023-09-10T04:19:57.843-04:00Comments on BolingersCottage: This Vicious Diseasemorgan younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00156150303596246975noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-75256275521640451772012-10-19T08:11:26.985-04:002012-10-19T08:11:26.985-04:00I haven't read your blog for awhile, so I am j...I haven't read your blog for awhile, so I am just now responding to your post. This post really impacted me, because my mom is dying from cancer also. She doesn't express her feelings, so this post gave me a lot of insight to what she is really feeling. Thanks for opening my eyes. I look forward to seeing you on the other side!barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14247457641864374842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-16676748455814302962012-10-14T23:48:43.743-04:002012-10-14T23:48:43.743-04:00Mike,
I was one of Allyson's long-time KEY cl...Mike,<br /><br />I was one of Allyson's long-time KEY classmates. I've bookmarked this blog and check in from time to time, and i have to say it is encouraging. I've questioned a lot of things about my life of late and what comes next, and that's being perfectly healthy. I recently found out I was going to be a father for the first time and your fight encourages me even in that arena. It reminds me that my troubles can be conquered with perseverance. Thank you for that. T-Millhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658800030850579943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-25780131432637278852012-10-09T23:42:47.262-04:002012-10-09T23:42:47.262-04:00the above was written by Mike, not Lynne, who is s...the above was written by Mike, not Lynne, who is sound asleep beside me. out.BolingersCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259224686021680320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-83616540423022986812012-10-09T23:39:58.675-04:002012-10-09T23:39:58.675-04:00i would tell them that there are only three things...i would tell them that there are only three things that count for anything: faith in the Lord, your spouse/ family, and friends. nothing else matters. live like it. i would tell them that you have to be strong, because, like it or not, people will be watching how you handle your situation, because you are being tested. you are an example. i would tell them that physicians do not have the final say. the Lord does. no one else. i would tell them to try to ride their remaining life until the final crash. with your hair on fire. out.BolingersCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259224686021680320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-69699581670538202592012-10-09T23:09:36.765-04:002012-10-09T23:09:36.765-04:00Just wondered...if it were reversed what would you...Just wondered...if it were reversed what would you say to someone in your position?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-28337886330679002872012-10-05T17:20:04.897-04:002012-10-05T17:20:04.897-04:00Iverson just texted me. She says she's not get...Iverson just texted me. She says she's not getting enough press in your blog posts...and she wonders about the use of Tic Tacs. (She assured me this was all well-intentioned sarcasm & hoped it would make you smile. She is however wanting more Dairy Queen. Seriously.)morgan younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156150303596246975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-27724677644658358132012-10-05T14:20:46.289-04:002012-10-05T14:20:46.289-04:00Mike you have been a family friend and i am please...Mike you have been a family friend and i am pleased to say i met you in this life time ,God has a time and a reason for all of us ,And we shall not ask why things happen to good or bad people , I pray for you and your family that God will be with you in this time of your life and your family as well , And i pray for a healing for you as well ,I know there is nothing i can say to make things better for you , But i know the old saying is when you here a bell a angel gets its wings Mike ,When its your time only god knows it and i here that bell i will to the sky for you because i will know you just got yours my friend and the good thing is i know we will meet again in the end and will be no more sadness but happiness , joy , and peace with no more pain . MAY GOD BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND . Ronnie BarelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-46495951655907126572012-10-05T13:26:35.959-04:002012-10-05T13:26:35.959-04:00Judy again!! Lynne will get through this. I was wi...Judy again!! Lynne will get through this. I was widowed when I was 27 with two small children. We made it. How, I'm not sure but prayer and acceptance that we don't know why God does what he does or allows things to happen as they do. My faith is much stronger now as will Lynne's be. There are so many feelings that go along with grief and loss and no two people go through things exactly the same. Take care of yourself now. Lynne is a survivor but I'm sure you already know that.Judy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05144306338573524223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-17346914051901970942012-10-05T13:25:17.382-04:002012-10-05T13:25:17.382-04:00Thanks. Thanks. JR McIntirenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-23879112400449457992012-10-05T13:24:58.055-04:002012-10-05T13:24:58.055-04:00Mike, reading this blog reminded me what a pain in...Mike, reading this blog reminded me what a pain in the ass you are. Nothing has changed from healthy to sick Mike. As my lawyer, I found you could be quite dismissive, extremely annoying, and seemed to harbor contempt for your own client. And I wouldn't have changed a thing. I got it. God Bless you and your family. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11530956796008027600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-32899710158339869242012-10-05T11:30:44.862-04:002012-10-05T11:30:44.862-04:00Wow Mike. I got chills reading that.
I've know...Wow Mike. I got chills reading that.<br />I've known you a long time. I'm sorry we never really got past the aquaintence stage, but I am proud to call you a friend. Since learning of your disease, I, like many others have had that awkward moment when we ask "how you doing?" I'll never, ever forget your initial response to that from me when you flatly said, "I'm dying." Talk about leaving someone speechless.<br />Don't ever question if you've been an inspiraton to others Mike. You most certainly have been. I've quitely followed this blog since it's inception and have watched video clips or listened to the audio of your messeges at Huddle or at Oakbrook. Your story is an inspiration of faith. I admire you a great deal and will be deeply saddened when you are called home.<br />I find myself looking over at your garage/workshop when I drive past your house or am out walking Tess. I'm hesitantly hoping to see you working on some new project and want to stop and say hello. I say hesitantly because I don't want to impose on you or seem bothersome. <br />I've considered trying a note to Ivy's neck when she stops by to sniff noses and other doggie parts with Tess and Bentley, but don't want to freak her out. I enjoy her occassional visits.<br />Mike, I pray to our Father that you will leave this place peacefully and with full knowledge that you made a difference in so many people's lives. Mine included.<br />You will be greatly missed.<br />Jeff KirkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-28968948979858069512012-10-04T23:20:53.513-04:002012-10-04T23:20:53.513-04:00Thanks for being real! I dont know you but my hear...Thanks for being real! I dont know you but my heart cries out to you and all those who love you. There is nothing pretty about this disease. It has no mercy! I have a friend who severals weeks ago went through what you are going through. One thing Mike she got though it and so will u. God pomises that. This is just satans last dig at your flesh, but he doesnt win! God promises that. Sometime I think to myself when will I go and how will it be and Im not even sick! Just natural thoughts to a seemingly unnatural event! We are all going. This isnt our home. We have a future and a hope! A home waitting for us where we wont have to leave and loves ones that are there and loved ones that a coming. I will see my friend again, and when that time comes for you, you will see your love ones again and they will be waitting and always thinking about you, and satan cant stop that GOD promises!Ranaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-5295859980295950842012-10-04T22:47:19.642-04:002012-10-04T22:47:19.642-04:00Mike, I don't know you, but I feel compelled t...Mike, I don't know you, but I feel compelled to respond. First what Judy has to say is some good & loving words! I don't know how you feel, but you certainly gave a very descriptive verbaige! What I'm about to say may seem cold and possibly cruel, but I feel compelled to do so anyway! First of all you and your family and friends are living with cancer! That shit of saying that you are dying of cancer is just bullshit! Everyday, every moment that God gives us one more day to go to Dairy Queen, kiss your most precious Lynne, pet Iverson ... is a gift! Pain and all! It is a gift from God! The good news is that God gave us Jesus to forgive us of our sin so that we can live eternally in the very loving arms of our lord! Personally I am looking forward to some day being held in those mightyfull arms and kissing the sweet checks of our Jesus. Mind you I'm not in any more hurry to get there than you are, but with all your strength and all your will the day will still come when our Lord and savoir will come for you! Rejoice! Open your arms to him! He will free your pain! He will also free the pain of your loved ones and your friends, because in Christ's words he has told us to celebrate your life! Even though it may come sooner than most, it is certainly worth a major celebration! As all life is! And to celebrate that you will finally be in peace with our Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ! You are so loved! And the next time someone asks how you are doing, well tell them! But also tell them that it won't be for long and with that in mind let them know that if Jesus could suffer on the cross for our sins, this is the least you can do to forbear. Go in peace my friend & know that you are not alone!♥♥♥♥♥ I will be looking for you on the other side!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18423587810453536035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-90770502009381891582012-10-04T20:12:36.915-04:002012-10-04T20:12:36.915-04:00Mike, thank you for your honesty. If people can...Mike, thank you for your honesty. If people can't take it, then they won't continue to ask. It is your pain - physical, emotional and spiritual. It's okay to express it. Many of us are glad you can do so. It takes a lot of courage. <br />You and Lynne are in our prayers and hope for some good days for you yet. People forget "There but for the grace of God, go I".Judy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05144306338573524223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-6552074125914392722012-10-04T00:28:13.361-04:002012-10-04T00:28:13.361-04:00Mike - Let's go fly! I'll supply the airp...Mike - Let's go fly! I'll supply the airplane! On another matter... the Kayak is not just a piece of furniture any more! She floats... very well I might add! Steve@glenndale.netStevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-15476083636151284822012-10-03T21:30:19.647-04:002012-10-03T21:30:19.647-04:00good writing - straight from the gut... I only wi...good writing - straight from the gut... I only wish it was a novel and not your real life experience of suffering.... love you both, janisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-25806714622541011762012-10-03T20:47:25.630-04:002012-10-03T20:47:25.630-04:00Mike, thank you for your honesty. I hate this for...Mike, thank you for your honesty. I hate this for you and Lynne. I don't understand any of the whys of this. All I know for certain is that God loves you deeply and will give you all that you need to go through this. He will never leave you or forsake you--that is a promise. I love you both and will continue to pray for strength and courage as you walk this hard path. SherryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-933884385633374892.post-83869560005863920772012-10-03T19:45:21.528-04:002012-10-03T19:45:21.528-04:00Man-oh-man, Mike. I do believe you nailed it - th...Man-oh-man, Mike. I do believe you nailed it - the pain, the irritation, the loss of patience, the fear, and the frustration of leaving our most beloved beings. For myself, I see it as a road that ends abruptly, a light that in the end is extinguished much too soon. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your feelings. It's tough. I know. I will always remember you when I pass a YMCA, my local airport, a Ducati, when I fly to Raleigh, and when I pass by a DQ. Well, I'll actually think of Ivy when I see a DQ.Gabrielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070220813785004658noreply@blogger.com