- Gina's been having a heck of a time trying to stay comfortable, despite all the efforts of her wonderful nurses and staff these last couple of days.
- I know in my heart the main contributing factor is Gina doesn't want to let go of life (which is I struggle with as well). Gina loves her family, GOD and continues every second to stay strong and fight through the pain.
- I cannot imagine what Gina is going through and how alone she feels as she is so free-spirited and always seems to find good in all she meets or sees.
- I never in my life have met any single person that has the inner strength and determination that my Gina does. I tell her every time I hold her close to me that she is the strongest woman I know.
- I have been trying to tell her that all is okay, not to worry about me or the kids or her family and friends. I know it is a huge burden she is trying to carry and she must fear others doing it all without her. I cannot imagine life without my soulmate there by my side but still find the courage and strength to tell her it will be okay and to just try and relax.
- Gina's had some rough nights and days with the pain coming as unpredictable as the ugliness this cancer has become. I know her pain management consists mainly of a balancing act and all is guided through the careful hands and watchful eyes of Dr. McDonald. with this in mind we all try to keep the Faith and pray to GOD he has mercy for Gina and ease her pain.
- The pain meds Gina is getting makes it very hard to get rest as she has very high doses as it is necessary to try to control her pain. I know it has been hard for all of you to just sit and wait or sit idly by, but as a result of her pain we all feel it is better for Gina to get her rest and relaxation whenever possible.
- They ran some tests to check if Gina was having any type of seizures and they came back negative - so no seizure activity present. That little bit of good news is a breath of fresh air to us all. We welcome anything positive at this point, no matter how big or small it may be.
As always, I thank all of you for your wonderful thoughts and posts. I know that Gina would read your comments and feel a little stronger inside and take comfort knowing she has so many friends and loved ones in her life. I am truly amazed at the new "faces" posted and feel blessed to have good people like all of you in our lives. Thanks a million times over for all of you love and support!
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Gina is such an inspirational woman! i could only hope that i could be as strong as she is, if i ever have to face something so devastating,. I pray for her comfort and for god to ease her pain, and send so much love to you all. Bob you are a wonderful husband to her, she is sooo lucky to have you by her side. you have the most beautiful, stong woman inside and out, as your wife. please tell gina i love her and hope for her comfort. Love~ Deanna
Bob,
Thank you for keeping everyone updated on Gina. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Connie
Bob,
We are praying for you and your family. If there is anything you need please let us know.
Matt Baxter & Family
Bob,
I am praying for you and your family. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. My heart is breaking for your family. May God's arm be around your shoulder in your time of struggle
-Angela
Know that many people are praying for your family...for comfort and peace for Gina, for strength for you and the kids, as well as Gina's parents and sister. Your faith is an amazing testimony, so thank you for sharing that with others-even in your sadness you minister to others-not just talking the talk, but walking the walk. Praying for God's blessings for all of you, for wisdom for the hospital staff, for peace~ and knowing that God can make good out of a bad situation when we allow Him to. Keeping your family close in thoughts and prayers,
Michelle (Boie) Fitts
Me and my family have been praying for Gina for a long time now. At bedtime, my children pray for her every night. I met her at the relay for life in 2008 after I myself had been battling "the beast". We had an instant connection, maybe because we are both survivors. I kept in contact via email with her on and off and she is truly an inspiration to many, and especially to me. Her eyes and her broad smile get your immediate attention. She and I agreed on one thing for sure: this battle was not about us. It is for our daughters, our nieces, our friends' daughters. She has battled and fought so long and hard now and I say, THANK YOU to people like Gina Mason. Because of her we are one step closer to a cure. All the medications and chemo and treatments have given Drs. more knowledge than before. She is a warrior! I think of her when I hear the lyrics to a favorite song of mine: "There will be a day with no more tears, no more pain, no more fears. There will be a day when the burdens of this place will be no more, we'll see JESUS face to face". She has a special place in Heaven when HE calls her name. She has done exactly what she was supposed to do: live through Jesus Christ. God Bless you Bob, and all of Gina's family. May you find peace and comfort.
Di, Brent, Madison, Keaton and Jada LeBran
WE ARE THINKING OF YOU GUYS, SENDING OUT THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND THE FAMILY, I PRAY FOR GINA TO HAVE SOME COMFORT AND TO EASE HER PAIN. KEN, JOY AND KRISTIN LOWMAN
Gina is such an amazing woman, its amazing to see how strong she has remained through the past couple of years. Even with all of this happening, she fights to stay alive for not only herself but for everyone she loves and for everyone who loves her. Not a day has gone by the last couple of weeks that I haven't thought about her. I pray that god will give her a miracle and take her pain away. If you need anything you can always give my mom a call and we can help you with anything you need.
Kindsay
Thank you keeping us up to date and know that there are so many of us thinking of praying for Gina and for all of you. She is such a beautiful person and your words are a testament to the love and faith you share.
God bless,
Beth Dunbar
Thinking, hoping, praying 24/7.
Dawn and Erik
Thursday January 14,2010....I can only imagine what Bob and Gina and everybody close by are doing and how they are handeling all of this..GOD must be helping, and i am glad for that. I love Gina so much and will miss her, but there is a special place for her in heaven and it is not quite ready for her yet. Any body else would have given up by now, but not Gina! I write this with tears, i know she is one tough little girl, but has so many people loving her. I hope to see her soon, and i hope her pain goes away even for just a little bit to give her some much needed rest..Always know how special you are to me Gina...I love all my neices and nephew's, but they are not as strong as you.. You are still the best dance partner i ever had..Love You Sweety...Aunt Judy...Pasadena, Texas
Bob, we continue to pray everyday for a miracle for your family. Gina is a very strong woman and I'm sure will fight til the end. We ask God to wrap is loving arms around you and the kids that you may find some peace. Sending lots of love your way,
Marjie,Justin, Lizzie and Madelyn Reardanz
Dear Bobby and Family,
Thank you for the recent updates, though I can't even imagine how difficult that was for you and your children. I have had the privilege of knowing Gina for over 10 years...though only through the salon as she used to cut my hair. Please know that my family (and also my church family) is praying for you. May God give you all a peace and strength that surpasses human understanding.
Naomi Bragg
Thank you Gina for showing us what true courage is.Thank you Bob, for showing us what true love is.I do not know the right words, to give you the comfort you both deserve.If I did I would say them over and over again.God Bless you and give you Peace. (((HUG)))
Just wanted to say hi , and let you know I was thinking about you..
Love, Georgette,Kevin and Boyz
Big hugs to you
Just look at all the love shown on this site for Gina. She is truly an angel isn't she. She truly is fighting the fight and not talking the talk but walking the walk. Isn't it just like her to do it for the daughters, mothers, sisters and all others in life to find a cure for cancer. Never thought about what someone said about how they did all of the "testing" on Gina to help make someone else better. So well said. Anyone who knows Gina would know that she would do that in a heartbeat wouldn't she? Its hard to understand why something so sad has to happen in life isn't it? It makes me question my faith. I had a talk with God last night and just tried to figure out why in the world when someone is like Gina and has the faith like she did..why in the world can't she have a miracle. I truly believed in a healing for her. But I guess thats what faith is all about. The unknown yet still believing in our higher power. That all is done for a reason we don't always understand and for a loving God. I see her entering the heavenly gates when its time, she'll have the most beautiful big smile on her face and she'll be asking for an apron. Her first words will be "What can I do for you". Can't you just picture her? She'll have that long beautiful red hair and when she sees the pearly gates and streets made out of marble she'll just be in awe. Bobby you and Gina are just so special and all you've had to endure to get her through this has been just so loving and courageous of you. You should be so proud of who you are. Blessings on you and the kids. Will keep looking for more posts and thanks...your posts are worth a million bucks right now.
thank you so much bob for keeping all of us posted,you all are in my thoughts,prayers and my heart at all moments. I keep praying for a miracle hoping something will work, it is in God's hands. Gina is my idol and i wish i could just have a little bit of her strength and courage. Please as always let us know if there is anything we can do. Love, Maureen,Bill,Brett and Brittany.
Thank you for keeping us updated Gina you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all.
Sue and Jessica
Gina and I went to school together in Bourbonnais — and she may not remember me — but please let her know I'm thinking of her and praying she'll beat this thing.
— Debbie Dawson Yoggerst
Bob and family, I hope you all know that I, Dawn and the kids would do anything for Gina and you guys to help anyway possible. If anyone needs a strong shoulder to lean on, or a warm and heartfull hug of friendship and love, dont hesitate to call and reachout. Erik, Dawn, Kindsay, Ryan and Brandon.
Gina is a very strong, caring and loving person that you just love to be around all the time. I remember when I was younger and she would be doing my hair and we would just talk about boys and well goof off. She always made my day seeing her. She always knew how to make u smile. And well I still cant find anyone who can cut hair like her. Gina and her family our in my prayers right now. Just tell Gina I miss her and she is the most amazing person i have ever met.
Love Kim Smith and Family
We are thinking about you Bob. You are strong and an inspiration! Send Gina our prayers.
Eric
Trying to think of the good times today. Hope you are holding up okay Bob. I'm worried about Jesse, Bailey and Riley too. Just want to come up there and hug you guys.
Dawn
Bob,
I want you to know how much I care about you and your (our) extended family. I am so sorry that things have not gone the way we would have all wanted them to. I am not ashamed to say Sheri and I openly weep every time we read your postings, I can never begin to imagine what you and Gena are going through. I also struggle with trying to understand all of this spiritually, I keep searching the bible for truth, and I know its there, It 's just that it's hard to except aspects of it in times like these. But I know that God is with you and Gena, and to me , that is the most important thing. I just want you to know Sheri and I continue to pray for all of you, and that I have a great deal of respect and admiration for you as a man as well as a brother (in spirit as well as blood) and am so proud to be related to you.
Your Brother,
Ron
Roman 8:18
...what we suffer now is nothing compared to the glory god will reveal to us later. against its will all of (all of) creation was subjected to God's curse. But with eager hope, creation looks forward to the day when it will join god's children in glorious freedom from death and decay. ...all of creation has been groaning as in the pains of child birth (right) up to the present time. And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a foretaste of (our) future glory, for we long for our bodies to be released from sin and "suffering" (death and decay). We to wait with eager hope for the day when god will give us our full rights as his children, including the new bodies he has promised us. We were given this hope when we were saved.
great quotes and inspiration Ron. They are nice to read and comforting
Bob,Gina and I were pretty close in High School, Beth has been keeping me updated. I want you to know that even friends from way back have been praying for Gina and her family for a long time. She is truly an inspiration and I hold her up on a very high pedestal. All of my families thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now. May God Bless you all!
Kelley Martell Madsen
Sending endless prayers!
Jody, Dave, Riley, and Cami
Bob, I'm Jeanie L's Mom & I just wanted to take a minute to let you, Gina & the kids know that I'm praying for you all. After going through what you are not that long ago, I know there really aren't any good words of comfort that can be offered at a time like this. But when I read how you are holding her & telling her how much you love her I just know that she is hearing you. Just keep telling her as often as you can.
Mary Boudreau
Bob, I do not know your brother Ron but his religious quotes have really been uplifting to me. At times like this when we all question God. So many things we do not understand. I struggle understand why bad things happen to such good people. It is sometimes hard for us realize that death is really a beautiful thing- we live all of our life trying to do good so that we will have our place in heaven. Gina has absolutly earned her spot in heaven and we who are left behind must find the strengh to accept that death is a reunion with our creator and a beautiful experience. You are never far from my thought or prayers.
May God bless all of us and give us the strengh we need to get through this together.
~ Much love , Jeanie
Bob,
I am so proud to have such a great aunt. I've said it for many years that she is my HERO. I dont even know how to put into words what she means to me. I'm now thankful that she has such great family and friends to be by her side in this time of need. I tell you guys everyday if you need anything you better ask. I know if I EVER needed anything she would help with out hesitation and I would be honered to help her (and mine) family in any way possible. Stay strong, your doing better then any other one of us.
Tiffany
We are thinking of you all and still praying! Thanks for all the updates ,that is so you and Gina ,always thinking of others no matter what is going on..I cannot define Gina in just a few sentences she is just that amazing and like that age old saying goes "they broke the mold when she was made"!! She is such a beautiful soul.Love you guys tons and sending hugs your way. Love, Gee~Kev~Brody~Kody~Kyle
Bob, thanks for keeping us informed, i just got done with a trip and i have prayed for her evry day and continue too. i think of her every quiet moment i get and when at 30,000ft and there is not much to do i say a prayer and ask God to ease her pain. Please tell her this and that I am praying for her and i love her..
Mike hanson
Thinking and praying daily! May God ease Gina's pain.
Brandon, Tara, Hailey, and Cadden Scroggins
Bob~
Thank you for the updates :) We are praying so hard for all of you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Kelli Pitts-Acton
Thanks for sharing your experiences with everyone. God will continue to keep you strong. I was one of Bailey's teachers last year and it was nice to have her smiling face back at school today. Your family is in my prayers.
-Amy Gorham
Hi I don't know your family personally but I have seen two posts about Gina on facebook. There are alot of people praying for her and your family. She sounds utterly amazing! My prayers are with you!!!!
Tami Mongaraz
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