His Journey with Cancer

Congratulations to this years NHL Alumni Ace Bailey Award for Courage our man Earl!!!!!

Darby and I (along with 26 others) were there to accept the award for him. It was a grand event, but could never compare to the grandness of Heaven.

Jun 16, 2007

His name is " THE WALL"

Hi Everyone,

We are happy to let you know that Earl has completed his pre-op chemo. "HURRAY" He was discharged yesterday and actually it was hard to get him out of there. Earl has this amazing way of drawing people to himself and making friends wherever he goes. He is a welcome presence and brings a smile to everyone's face. It has been said that seeing Earl come close to you is like getting a hug.... oh and he is famous for his hugs too.
We have a busy two weeks ahead of us as we get ready for GRAD and our trip to Toronto. Earl's graduation dinner and dance is on Monday June 25th,at the Winnipeg Convention Center, where he has be asked to say grace prior to dinner. What an Honor! His convocation will take place at 9:00 am on Friday June 29th at the Winnipeg Concert Hall and this is open to family and friends. We are very proud that Earl, despite all his challenges has managed to graduate with the rest of the students that he has gone to school with in Pembina Trails.

At 4:00pm on the 29th we depart for Toronto, where we spend a couple of days with friends before Earl is admitted to MT Sinai Hospital. We will get a chance to go to the Hockey Hall of Fame and to the Theater. Earl will be admitted on July 2nd at 4:00pm and will undergo some tests and procedures on Tuesday. We will have a day off on Wednesday, so hopefully if Earl is feeling good we will get a pass and do some Toronto Sightseeing. Thursday is surgery day.... so those of you that pray please mark this day boldly on your calendar. I don't have all the details of the surgery yet, but I think it will be about 9 hours.
I will keep the BLOG updated during our stay in Toronto. And I remind you that it is wonderful to open it up and see that you have sent comments. I will be staying at the Chelsea Delta and Earl will have a phone in his room. He will also have his laptop with him or we might buy him a DVD player so if you have some DVD's that you don't watch anymore perhaps we could borrow them and have some movies to watch while we are there. Earl also has a NINTENDO DS, so he could use some games if you know anyone who has them and doesn't need or want them anymore.

We are at home now so Earl would love to have a phone call, it always cheers him up to hear from his friends and loved ones.

Take Care,
Debbie

3 comments:

Mafiosa said...

hey earl i know that your going to be fine i will be praying extra hard for you more then i already have been i will miss you but it's a good thing because your going to get better so may god bless and keep you safe and may he watch over you while you are on that table may he bring you out healed and ready to face the world again ok earl i'll see you soon love you always Super G haha

mike.bw said...

Hello, Earl!

Well, I hope you're settled into your room at Mt. Sinai, and that you've got the nurses and doctors in stitches (so to speak) with your antics and comedic conversation skills.

The boys wanted me to let you know they're thinking of you, and that they hope you'll return sooner rather than later.

Keep those good thoughts flowing this week, and make sure you're well rested for Thursday. Remind Debbie to take care of herself too, okay buddy?

Talk to you soon, Steve Austin (get it?)

your friend,
mike.

Anonymous said...

People should read this.


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Getting to know Earl
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Earl's Trip To Minnie

Earl's Trip To Minnie

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Earl and Paul Lapolice

Earl Cook

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