tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971603056272300955.post784472401592014342..comments2023-09-11T06:28:30.358-07:00Comments on Sean Martella's Testicular Cancer Update Blog: Day 4 Update from JeffSeanTellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17570492554305405234noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971603056272300955.post-53372655392588351322008-01-20T10:40:00.000-08:002008-01-20T10:40:00.000-08:00Jeff, Kathy, Sean, Natalie and Stephanie...You are...Jeff, Kathy, Sean, Natalie and Stephanie...You are such a WONDERFUL example of how "families" are to pull together during these trying times. Karen and her parents have also been WONDERFUL...Please let them know how much we appreciate their support, help and the loving care they give to you all. WE WISH WE WERE THERE TO HELP YOU TOO. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers constantly. Lastnight was a HUGE scare and I am sure it is SO HARD to see your child in so much pain and not be able to do anything EXCEPT what you did...YOU did the RIGHT thing and brought him to get "medical help." He WILL have to take pain meds and meds for his stomach to get through this...It was SO HARD to see Mom go through her chemo treatments and everything that Sean is going through now. Dad and I felt SO HELPLESS...I had to shave Moms head when her hair started falling out. She asked me to shave it for her. (I know you'll all think I am crazy but I kept a little chunk of her hair and I put a little baggy) I don't know why I did save some but I felt I needed to. I had to shave her bald. HOW FLIPPING HARD DO YOU THINK THIS WAS??? It was DEVASTATING for me, Mom and Dad to watch me shave her head...Thank you so much for contacting us last night so we could pray as a family for you all. I KNOW Sean WILL beat this cancer...PLEASE take care of yourselves so you can stay strong too...Jeff, I know you are in constant pain and getting weak with your MS so PLEASE take care of yourself too. Kathy, I know this was a hard decision putting schooling off for 1 year. You BOTH are examples of the "unconditional love" and the sacrifice you give to make sure your family is taken care of. I AM PROUD TO BE A MARTELLA TOO...WE ALL LOVE YOU.... Love to you all, The Martella FamilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971603056272300955.post-59007344892987729632008-01-19T21:07:00.000-08:002008-01-19T21:07:00.000-08:00Sean, Karen, Taffy, Jeff, Nat and Steph,We sure lo...Sean, Karen, Taffy, Jeff, Nat and Steph,<BR/><BR/>We sure love you guys! Hang in there, and know that you have tons of support out here. I'm happily wearing my livestrong wristband (I'll bring a few up with me when I bring g-ma and g-pa up Monday). Whenever we think of inspirational stories to tell people, your story and the story of your dad and mom, are an amazing inspiration to all of us. It shows how inspiring family interconnections can be for all of us. We think your desire to become a neurologist is absolutely wonderful, and with an awesome friend like Karen, and inspiration from people like Lance A., we expect you'll be another amazing success story!<BR/><BR/>Love, Uncle Rich, Grandma and Grandpa TenneyRichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988735107692676181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971603056272300955.post-68452723731832517902008-01-19T08:49:00.000-08:002008-01-19T08:49:00.000-08:00What I really want to know is: Taffy, are you sha...What I really want to know is: Taffy, are you shaving your head too?<BR/><BR/>:)Miss Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943741658238267889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971603056272300955.post-70680214395282271612008-01-18T11:10:00.000-08:002008-01-18T11:10:00.000-08:00Martella's- :)I am grateful for this blog.. Journa...Martella's- :)<BR/><BR/>I am grateful for this blog.. <BR/><BR/>Journaling your thoughts and also capturing the whole process with pictures will be of help to others in the future as well, I'm sure. Uncle Jeff, I'm sure you were inspired to go and see your old friends... I'm glad you had that experience. I hope your health is good also. We worry about you too..<BR/><BR/> What great parents you have Sean! We continue to pray for each of your family members, and want you to know that we love you! You have ALOT of support!<BR/><BR/>Family is what is most important...<BR/>Loveya, Ann and Chad and FamilyAnn Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374067182519089756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971603056272300955.post-55300478300740178042008-01-18T10:52:00.000-08:002008-01-18T10:52:00.000-08:00Hi Sean, Taffy, Jeff and girls,It's a good thing I...Hi Sean, Taffy, Jeff and girls,<BR/>It's a good thing I have Melanie around to get me into the computer to see how all is going. I have been thinking of you all and praying for you. Having been the chemo support for my brother not too long ago, I know it is very tiring, but it sounds like you are doing great! Uncle Mike and I are thinking of you all. Jeff, I was so happy to hear that you got some good advice before you came home. Sometimes when things like this happen, it is very hard to understand. I am thankful that you are all upbeat cause it will help so much. The Dr. seems awesome and I am so glad that you have one that truly cares. That is huge. Thanks for the updates. We haven't called because we know you need peace and quiet when you get home, but know you are in our thoughts. Taffy, hopefully by putting school off you can have a little more rest and not be so stressed. Sean, we love you and you look like you are doing well. Hope the nausea lets up soon. Love, Aunt Diane and Uncle MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2971603056272300955.post-8135036522933131552008-01-18T08:15:00.000-08:002008-01-18T08:15:00.000-08:00You guys are awesome. I think of you all the tim...You guys are awesome. I think of you all the time. What troopers!!! I love the blog and that we can see his progress. Sean looks great for having chemo. Funny that you are playing yahtzee. Way to keep your spirits high. I love you guys and keep up the great work!!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06567437481830868100noreply@blogger.com