Where to Visit Joe

Sorry, I didn't even think to tell you where Joe's at now so that you can visit if you want. He's at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery, 3801 Roselawn Dr, Denton TX 76207, in the "Garden of Oaks," plot 107. That's the cemetery right next to Hills and Hollows if you are familiar with that. It's back in the back of the cemetery, but it's really nice with an oak tree near the grave.

Thanks!

Thank you to everyone who helped all of us during this hard time. The funeral was beautiful and so well attended, it's clear that Joe was well loved. Thanks for all the prayers, visits, food, etc, they all meant a lot to us. Joe loved attention, so I think we all did him proud. :)

Come see Joe

The viewing will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints chapel at 4501 Teasley Lane in Denton, on Thursday, Oct 9 from 11-1:30, with the funeral service to take place at 2 in the same location.

In lieu of flowers or cards, please make a donation to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. See http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page?item_id=8477 for more info.

The Beginning

Our Heavenly Father finally called Joe home to him this morning around 3:30 am. He fought right up to the end, but he's no longer in pain. We know that Joe was loved by everyone whose life he touched, so we will post the viewing and funeral information as soon as we get it. Thank you for your prayers and visits, they really made a difference to Joe.

Almost over

Joe's fight is almost over.

As I write this, Joe's renal system is in the process of shutting down. That's a fancy way of saying that his body isn't flushing the toxins that build up as we eat and drink. The Doctors have said that this is the end, and it won't be long. We all love Joe and we are going to miss him terribly.
But...
There is an end to pain. And we believe that Death is not the end - that Joe will niether forget us nor will we forget him until we meet again.

We love you, Joe.

what to do?

I haven't written in a few days because I didn't know what to say without sounding all doom and gloom. Joe's entire torso is full of "nodules," which I assume is a nice way of saying tiny tumors. They think some of these nodules might be interfering with his internal organs for several reasons. First, his bladder wasn't working properly and now Joe has a catheter. When they first put it in, they got out 10,000 cc, and that's just not cool! He's retaining water so badly that he's gained back 50 pounds. His feet, legs, and stomach look so swollen the skin is stretched and shiny. The oncologist honestly doesn't know what to do next. It's been pretty rough in room 4210 lately, so if everyone could pray harder, we'd appreciate it. :)

Big foot strikes again!

I haven't been able to spend much time with Joe this week because I have been sick with a cold. My source of info when I'm not around is mom, and she's been sick, too. :( But here's what I do know: Joe's nutrapenic and his feet are even more swollen than usual. And Joe's feet being even bigger than usual is a sight to behold! That's about it. Sorry!