Today Tim came home from the hospital. There is nothing more peaceful than being in your own home. He is still very weak and not eating but an incredible peace has came over Tim. After much discussion we have opted to come home for awhile and relax away from treatment to regain a quality of life. We are at a in between stage. We are having home health come in for i.v. antibiotic treatments that Tim needs. We have not turned to hospice for care so we still have the option of chemo if Tim can beat this infection and maintain his strength. Tim did confide in me tonight that chemo was not that important to him anymore. He never wants to return to the hospital for treatment no matter what the future holds he will accept it at home. I wish I had the peace and acceptance of this situation that Tim has.
There are always so many thanks to send out I could never in my wildest dreams imagined the outpouring of love and support our family has been offered. The sierra pacific family never stops giving and have humbled Tim by starting a college fund for his girls. You will never know how much this means to us both. The Timmy tourney is the most touching thing I have ever heard of . I don't think Tim would mind me sharing this with you when Mary told him it brought tears to his eyes and he really hoped he could see pictures of this event. Hopefully we can have a video recorder there so Tim can experience a part of it.
Also a special thanks to all the staff at both kids schools I know you are looking out for the girls and it is very much appreciated. Katie's basketball team has been a wonderful sense of support for her right now she is lucky to have all you guys. Finally even though we couldn't wait to escape the hospital Thank you to the great staff who cared for Tim. We both became attached to to a few special nurses who I know are true angels. Thank you Randy, Steve, Penny and Rusti.
It is time to go spend some time with my husband, by the way I read all your comments to him and he enjoys them very much. Thanks again, Kathy
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Tim,
First of all I want to say that there has to be a mistake for why it happened to you. They say everything happens for a reason but they're wrong.
You've always been the most humble man I've ever met. You've always cared for everybody else before you would even think about yourself. If somebody was gloomy or not in such a good mood, you would make them laugh, no matter what you had to do.
I saw you raise Katie and Jessie and you were the best father that they could ask for. I'd always see you helping them if they needed it even though they may not have wanted you to. You put everything into making your family happy and I would always see them smiling; well unless Katie was in trouble and had to either move wood or pull weeds. :)
Your an honest man with a huge heart and that makes up for everything that could be wrong now.
You better get well soon because I want to hear another story about you having to save Katie from drowning on a knee board.
You're forever and always in my heart and thoughts.
no place like home indeed! God is good, as I know being home is such a joy. Your family is such a strong team. Tim I don't have to tell you this but you are such a blessed man to have Kathy by your side. And those sweet little girls. We continue to pray for you all here in Tennessee. God Bless and be with you always.
Tim, This is your Aunt Joyce..All my prayers are with you. Every breath I breathe is a prayer for you and your wonderful family. I rembered the time we all went ice skating in Phoenix, and you were so determined to master the event that you stayed on the ice until you went around the rink one time by yourself. I knew at that time you meant to be all you could be in your life. You have acheived every thing you tried. I love you, Tim and I am very proud of you. My heart goes out to all of you including your great Dad and Mom who raised you to be who you are, your wonderful wife and little girls who have loved you so much. God be with you in this trial and know that your extended family will be there for Kathy the girls and the others who love you so much. God be with you sweet Tim and Kathy and girls. Aunt Joyce
This is your cousin Chuck (Chuckie)How come it is "if it sounds too good to be true" it isn't and "if it sounds too horrific to be true" it is? Like everyone else your situation is very upsetting to me and hard to understand. This is only the 2nd quarter of the game and is doesn't seem fair - the more I ranted about the way the game is going for you it reminded me of many times at half time hearing those same cries "it's not fair". I have always said give me a team with "heart" and no give up and we can beat anyone. Jimmy - you always had the heart and will to win and the team you have now sure has a lot of "heart". It seems either side you lean on - your wife and kids or your mom & dad are there to support you. You are blessed with a great circle of support. I do believe God already knows the final score and he will take care of everything. I'm sure that what used to seem the most important is now the least and relationships are all we really have. I pray God gives you the strength and time to enjoy moments with your wife and kids. You are the strongest on "the team" "the one we want with the ball" "swing for the fence and don't leave anything on the field". (Can you tell I'm a coach?)Yes there will be pain and yelling along the way but that is much better than you being silent. I have written this not to offend you in anyway or deny the seriousness of your illness. I do know I want the best for you and your family with all my heart. On my knees in Missouri. Chuck (Chuckie) Rogers
This is your cousin Chuck (Chuckie)How come it is "if it sounds too good to be true" it isn't and "if it sounds too horrific to be true" it is? Like everyone else your situation is very upsetting to me and hard to understand. This is only the 2nd quarter of the game and is doesn't seem fair - the more I ranted about the way the game is going for you it reminded me of many times at half time hearing those same cries "it's not fair". I have always said give me a team with "heart" and no give up and we can beat anyone. Jimmy - you always had the heart and will to win and the team you have now sure has a lot of "heart". It seems either side you lean on - your wife and kids or your mom & dad are there to support you. You are blessed with a great circle of support. I do believe God already knows the final score and he will take care of everything. I'm sure that what used to seem the most important is now the least and relationships are all we really have. I pray God gives you the strength and time to enjoy moments with your wife and kids. You are the strongest on "the team" "the one we want with the ball" "swing for the fence and don't leave anything on the field". (Can you tell I'm a coach?)Yes there will be pain and yelling along the way but that is much better than you being silent. I have written this not to offend you in anyway or deny the seriousness of your illness. I do know I want the best for you and your family with all my heart. On my knees in Missouri. Chuck (Chuckie) Rogers
Tim,
Jeff wanted to see you then visits were limited. He heard Dave Smith was turned away so he didn't try , he's sorry for that. I check the site every day for un update, even though I haven't meet your wife she is incredibly strong as your are. If you notice the pics of the two shifts Jeff isn't pictured. He was on nights when they took the day shift, and went to days then they took the night shift, he missed them both. And of course you know Jeff he went straight to poor Mary and complained. How she deals with him, go Mary! Tim you know how Jeff loves to play poker, he's looking forward to the Big game at Glens, he would'nt miss it. We wanted to let you know we are thinking about you all the time, we're praying for you and your family. Stay strong!!!
God Bless.
Jeff & Becky Williamson
Timothy
My heart is hurting from holding you so tight today.
I love you my precious one!
Timbo
This greeting comes to you
On no special day
I just want to let you know
I'm thinking of you today
I think of you often
Not just today
I think of you my dear Brother
In a very special way
I think you're awesome
And you mean so much to me
It's important that you know this
I hope this you see
Love ya always Bud!
Hi Tim, Kathy, Katie and Jessie, it was such a pleasure to spend time with you on Monday. Thank you for sharing you and your home and family with me and the girls. I have come to realize that you and Kathy are definately my hero's. My regrets are we are so far away and I have not been able to get there often enough. But for now I am setting all "regrets" aside and living in the moment, and the moments I got to spend with you and your wife and Mom and Dad and Shelly. We made it back to McMinnville fine, and I kept replaying in my head your words..."I love you guys too". I love what you've done to your yard and I am happy that you can sit and enjoy the beauty of all of that. So happy to have met your friend John. I have a pretty good idea that there are more of those great friends out there, you have such a winning personality. Keri and Dina will be talking to you as soon as they get resettled and unpacked, so look for that. But remember that we are girls and we talk alot so you will probably be sorry that we have email. We spent quality time with your Mom and Dad and Jimmy. Such a pleasure to be there with all of you, it's like coming home every time I visit. Timmy, I will say good night for tonight, I know I can go on and on. I love you always and it was great to see you and talk with you. Love to you and yours. Aunt Sue
Dear Kathy & Tim,
You are in our thoughts everyday. We are offering you our help in any way, Just ask. We love you Kathy & we are real fans of Tim.I know that God loves you all, and he will help you get through these times. We are praying for you all. Love, Carl & Doris
Tim and Kathy,
It was so good to see you, Timmy, to have the opportunity to tell you I love you. Time and distance has not dimmed my love for you, Jimmy and Shelly, Aunt Jane and Uncle Jim. All of my fondest memories include you five, my mom and sister.
Kathy, please know how grateful I am to you for opening your home to us; my mother, sister and I. There are not words to express how much that means to me.
My love, prayers, hope and Faith to you.
Cousin Dina
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