Joe has a big day today, like yesterday wasn’t big enough. Less then 24 hours after a 13 hour surgery there are some big goals on the board.
He’s groggy but alert and offering to sneak $20 to anyone who will get him a Powerade. That’s not going to happen for a few days because his stomach is still asleep and he’ll be getting most of his calories through a small feeding tube.
He’s battered but not broken. We are in a small, weird transition hospital room until they can get him into his regular room.
That means so place for the pregnant mama to sleep and I hurried back here this morning. I’ll be one of those lunatic mothers who sleeps on the couch with a flashlight until my daughter is home because I just can’t settle in until I know everyone is safe.
Joe is safe here and getting great care. He’s sick of nurses moving him and cleaning him up. He has tiny drainage tubes sticking out of his sides and belly. A chest tube is in his lung for fluid build up.
As you start your day today and set your goals, think of Joe who has some hurdles we take for granted everyday. He needs to breath. He needs to get out of bed. He needs to walk. First day of recovery- lets do this. 🙂
Joe’s good friend sent him this quote this morning.
“The mans finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the the battlefield exhausted – but victorious!!”
Joe………you actually look GREAT!
You do actually look fantastic! Good job and CONGRATULATIONS on the first of hoping many victories!!!!!!
Still looks as handsome as ever. On the way to a Big, big recovery. Prayers and blessings!!!!!
“When you come to a dark valley, a difficult season or a sickness, don’t worry about it. God will give you the grace and strength you need.” Joel Osteen
God does amazing things! And I have faith that Joe has amazing things ahead of him!
We are praying for you Joe you look great! Hang in there God is right with you… Love Kevin and Kathy
God bless you and your family. I will send many prayers your way
Jackie Brockington’s daughter, Kelly
The victory is yours, Joe. You have been such an inspiration to me, I can’t tell you. We serve an amazing God, who fights for us, and asks us only to trust Him. You have shown us that courage, that willingness. God bless you. XO
You are amazing & strong man! Make sure you listen to Leah! Keeping you in our prayers. Love You!
We are praying for you Joe. Stay strong.
Love ya,
Mr. Sweeney
You do look good but I know you are exhausted, follow nurses and doctors orders so you get better and stronger each day, Amanda you tell those nurses get Joe a room where you can be comfortable too and make sure to rest and take of yourself too. You two amaze us more each day. Joe even if you aren’t very religious there is a power greater than us. I pray daily for that power to give you the strength you need and to get you well to be there with Amanda and your daughter, to have many precious moments together for many many years. May each day bring you closer to your dreams and goals we love you and will continue to pray for you and Amanda, you show those doctors, nurses, and that damn cancer how strong JOESTRONG really is love Anne and phil
Prayers to you and your family!! GOD BLESS YOU!!
One thing I learned through three surgeries…you DO feel a little better with each passing hour, but it takes time. Then one day, you say ‘hey, not bad!” Progress may not be obvious, but it’s there…………..Joe is in my prayers and thoughts……I’m sure he’ll meet all those goals.
Joe you are a remarkable man with an equally remarkable wife by your side. Your family and friends are all praying for you to get back to the Joe they know and love. It certainly will take time but we believe brighter days are ahead for you. Keep believing and trusting that God is with you and he knows your every need.
GO JOE GO!!!!! FIGHT ! FIGHT! FIGHT! MUCH LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
XOXO GOD BLESS YOU ALL ! Miss Diane Zachary
Hang in their Joe! God is good and Loves you. We’ve never met, but I heard your story through my cousin Joe Klein. Prayers are with you, your family and your doctors. Get better and I will treat you to one of those cocktails in the name of the blog.
Godspeed.
For that arduous a surgery you actually look good! You can do it!! I think of you both daily and the strength and love you have for each other.
#3 and #4 look really tough, but then, just practice for holding that little girl in a few months! Hey, you two, whatever it takes, I KNOW you will make it. Prayers with you all the time and from my friends, too!
I don’t know you but, I do know what you are going through it is a rough time, but you will make it through because God is holding you tight right now.