Our family is overwhelmed with emotion and words cannot fully convey our gratitude. Thank you for sharing your words of encouragement and showing you care through gifts of support. It is moving to hear from family, old friends, new friends and all those Morgan has touched along the way. I LOVE IT!
Thank you to all those of you who have left sweet messages and gifted towards the expenses that have overwhelmed Morgan and Kasha- you are truly making a difference! : )
Morgan is doing well- all things considered, of course. He is a champion! He inspires me everyday. As long as I can remember he’s been more of a teddy bear than a fighter. To fight is not his norm… to see him still bright-eyed and smiling at the world leaves me in awe. All the pain he has endured over the last couple years… to be a witness to all the procedures and happenings since his diagnosis in June – is life changing. You just can’t live the same. He inspires me!!
He sleeps a lot. It’s the trade- off to managing the pain. When he is awake- he is so alive, alert and engaging. I love to just sit with him- soaking him up. I look forward to our time together and can’t stay away really. … knowing our time has a limit- I am living with no regrets! We have enjoyed some deep conversations, debate, tears (from me), good laughs, road stories, reminiscing, and good ole family times.
President’s day weekend brought family and a friend in from California. Morgan loves to spend time with his people and was so thankful they made the trip over to visit. It had been some time since they had visited Arizona. I hope to share some photos that were taken soon. Thank you again to those who have come to see Morgan.
The weekend we are closing now has been quite eventful as well. Michael, the oldest of us four turned the big 4-0 and had a 70’s shindig. I need pictures- hilarious! We gathered together at Morgan’s house on Saturday night for some birthday cake and ice cream and stories of course and then they left to throw a party. Mark, the youngest- our jet-setter flew in last night for a visit and the festivities then out this morning. He will be joining us again next week for a week and Morgan and I can’t wait for the quality time together. He too will spend his upcoming birthday with us, March 2. It’s been nice to celebrate all of our family birthdays together this year. Mark has made an effort to be here to share them all with us.
As I close, I’m reflecting on the notes that have been sent with the gifts- touching. Morgan is living a life that has touched and changed people. His story, our family, has already meant much to many. I am a proud sister and am blessed to have began as a Strub and still belong to those boys. : )
Thank you for following and carrying us in thoughts, prayers and with your tangible support! YOU….. PRICELESS!!
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Such a touching post here today….even though I have never met Morgan, I feel like I know him, and what an ENCOURAGEMENT he has been to me! Wow, my life is forever changed because of him, he has shown courage and love towards everyone! I am so happy that you have time with him and many family get togethers going on. GOD BLESS YOU ALL as you coninue with this unexpected journey.
This will be the first time I have posted anything here, however, I have known of Morgan for quite a long time. He, in fact, was the main reason why I fell in love with Arizona 5 years ago via his writings and his travels. Through his travels and his current journey through Cancer, he has inspired me, awed me, touched me and overwhelmed me with his strength, his courage and his love of family and life in general. My love and prayers go out to him and his family and friends, all that know him and love him. Blessings to all of you and Godspeed.