tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post5660038324985857085..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: THE BIG C HOP....LET'S CUT ON CANCER...Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-41350386355613353562015-02-03T14:14:46.220-06:002015-02-03T14:14:46.220-06:00Any plans for this to be published? Any plans for this to be published? Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-53329027003647673302014-09-25T04:43:40.365-05:002014-09-25T04:43:40.365-05:00Thanks so much for sharing this story. Rose Marie ...Thanks so much for sharing this story. Rose Marie must have been one impressive woman. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-2475941542874528732014-09-21T10:06:59.767-05:002014-09-21T10:06:59.767-05:00Great story! I hope the anthology does extremely w...Great story! I hope the anthology does extremely well. Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06837639807533435390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-58871309684832426192014-09-19T05:36:55.717-05:002014-09-19T05:36:55.717-05:00A beautiful story Michael. I hope it helps Melissa...A beautiful story Michael. I hope it helps Melissa.<br /><br />BTW: this is the new Donna Hole. I think I followed you under this name (dolorah) but I'm not tech savvy, as you know.<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-52873788925640302142014-09-18T19:36:52.560-05:002014-09-18T19:36:52.560-05:00That's an amazing story. I love your Mom's...That's an amazing story. I love your Mom's fierce "I don't have to have a man" spirit. Yet she was clearly a keeper, and the men knew it. I'm so glad you and your Mom got to enjoy Europe several times together and 13 YEARS of being cancer-free is amazing. Thank you, Michael. This story really touches me. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-38668008503278633252014-09-18T10:25:46.148-05:002014-09-18T10:25:46.148-05:00What a beautiful story. It goes to show once agai...What a beautiful story. It goes to show once again that those who choose what they want, instead of putting up with what they don't like ... win. Your Mom sounds like a great lady. <br /><br />Thanks so much for organizing this event for Melissa. It is very nice meeting you.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-48918222508163671332014-09-18T09:10:29.953-05:002014-09-18T09:10:29.953-05:00Michael, what an inspiration your mom was in so ma...Michael, what an inspiration your mom was in so many ways. Thanks for sharing her story. I'm glad that she got to take that trip to Europe.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-48377554480732209122014-09-17T14:49:25.233-05:002014-09-17T14:49:25.233-05:00Michael, you are so lucky to have such a wonderful...Michael, you are so lucky to have such a wonderful, inspiring mother. I loved reading about your trip to Europe together.Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-38571678630678103702014-09-17T13:36:24.402-05:002014-09-17T13:36:24.402-05:00I'm glad to hear she chose Sgt. Mike! And how ...I'm glad to hear she chose Sgt. Mike! And how sweet of you to take her to Europe. You're a good son and she was one lucky mom. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-12987012783759795212014-09-17T12:09:15.777-05:002014-09-17T12:09:15.777-05:00What a beautiful story about your Mom. I'm sur...What a beautiful story about your Mom. I'm sure she is very proud of you. <br /><br />Michael you are also a beautiful man, as evidenced by this story and your willingness to lend a hand to so many people. I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to participate here with you and so many other wonderful bloggers. You are an inspiration to many I'm sure.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-43629967675977517802014-09-17T07:13:50.263-05:002014-09-17T07:13:50.263-05:00That was absolutely beautiful. She was a feisty wo...That was absolutely beautiful. She was a feisty woman!H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-84717827396789869502014-09-17T06:53:34.535-05:002014-09-17T06:53:34.535-05:00Thanks so much for sharing your story, Michael. I&...Thanks so much for sharing your story, Michael. I'm so happy you got to visit Europe together! You told it all in such a sweet way, I felt like I was there with the "characters" :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-11470906726271088582014-09-16T23:25:49.574-05:002014-09-16T23:25:49.574-05:00Thank, Jess. I'm glad you enjoyed it. And, tha...Thank, Jess. I'm glad you enjoyed it. And, thanks for stopping by!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-17229819474107155082014-09-16T21:20:34.723-05:002014-09-16T21:20:34.723-05:00What a fabulous hop! I so enjoyed your story- so w...What a fabulous hop! I so enjoyed your story- so well written and interesting. Great job with the characters!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-4352355375469768602014-09-16T17:36:48.529-05:002014-09-16T17:36:48.529-05:00Thank you, Mood. So happy you enjoyed it. These da...Thank you, Mood. So happy you enjoyed it. These days I haven't written much, so it's nice to know I still can.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-47193580555454525842014-09-16T17:35:57.289-05:002014-09-16T17:35:57.289-05:00Congrats, Mark! That's awesome.... We missed y...Congrats, Mark! That's awesome.... We missed you, but you finishing is very important too!<br /><br />Glad I could help...Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-54285282138135542932014-09-16T17:34:36.124-05:002014-09-16T17:34:36.124-05:00I sooo believe in the human spirit, Anne. I've...I sooo believe in the human spirit, Anne. I've seen it so many times... Thanks for stopping by!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-58648594890274612472014-09-16T17:33:35.304-05:002014-09-16T17:33:35.304-05:00Thanks, Julie. We'll have LOTS to talk about t...Thanks, Julie. We'll have LOTS to talk about tomorrow...Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-16457379868546820282014-09-16T14:49:08.047-05:002014-09-16T14:49:08.047-05:00That was a fantastic story, beautifully told. Than...That was a fantastic story, beautifully told. Thanks for sharing it.<br /><br />moodmooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-23640192292815462902014-09-16T14:47:33.458-05:002014-09-16T14:47:33.458-05:00Wow....
Never expected Rolf to act like that.. bu...Wow....<br /><br />Never expected Rolf to act like that.. but happy he did for YOU!!<br /><br />PS... sorry I missed the hop... but you will be proud... I finally finished the ms....<br />Cut 13k words AND changed every sentence to present tense :)<br /><br />Thanks - and hope the hop was a success :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-35214315715187052142014-09-16T10:56:10.847-05:002014-09-16T10:56:10.847-05:00We never stop missing our parents. I still feel or...We never stop missing our parents. I still feel orphaned after my mom's death last year. I always thought you could only be an orphan if you were a kid. Now I know differently.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-8619927070765558522014-09-16T05:17:31.829-05:002014-09-16T05:17:31.829-05:00She sounds like a really beautiful amazing woman. ...She sounds like a really beautiful amazing woman. I have a sister who also had cancer and seeing people we love inflicted with this sickness yet fighting it all the way makes me really believe in the strength of the human spirit. Thanks for sharing your mom's story.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640511681168230116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-58782960733865793472014-09-16T03:01:00.003-05:002014-09-16T03:01:00.003-05:00Your mom was an exceptional lady. It's amazing...Your mom was an exceptional lady. It's amazing how she helped run FOUR nursing homes at the same time! She truly was ahead of her time. I was on the edge of my seat throughout your story, and I loved your mom's witty comeback when she was first diagnosed. You were wonderful for taking her on her dream vacation to Europe, three times no less. Thanks for hosting this worthwhile bloghop, and I can't wait for your book to come out! You and Melissa make a great team! Hope to hear part II of your mom's story on Wednesday!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-6513390009967655372014-09-15T23:31:33.916-05:002014-09-15T23:31:33.916-05:00Thanks Tyrean, it's so true. It's our choi...Thanks Tyrean, it's so true. It's our choices on how to handle this that resolve our fate. My Dad did nothing to fight his cancer and lived only three months. But pancreatic cancer is one of the worst with only a five percent survival rate.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-84592516702653319272014-09-15T23:29:43.897-05:002014-09-15T23:29:43.897-05:00Thank you, Sharon for stopping by....Thank you, Sharon for stopping by....Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.com