Duke C #11 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 Best wishes to your dad, Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverent Horn Posted September 27, 2015 Report Share Posted September 27, 2015 Matt, you and your dad are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything to help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primal defense Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Prayers sent for a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTfish Posted September 28, 2015 Report Share Posted September 28, 2015 Matt, Just to let you know that it's not just one and done. We are continuing to pray for the both of you. HornSports Staff and bcherry168 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
java Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 Matt, I've been thinking about you and your family. I hope you have some support, as well. Caregivers have a thankless job. Take a little time for yourself when you can. Perhaps there is a bible study group close by with people your age and a support group? Though I moved to a new town in August, the people there have been wonderful. Through a bible study group, I found that there is a group that will drive people to and from chemotherapy treatments. Though today went well, I know that at some point that could change. If it does, it is comforting to know there are people willing to help. I will continue to pray for you and your family, and hope that your dad is improving. Johnstark23, Aaron Carrara and UTfish 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTfish Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 We're still with you and your Dad, Matt. Our thoughts and our prayers. java 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pringlelake Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Matt---wanted you to know that you and your family are still in our prayers. We miss you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirhornsalot Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Have thought a lot about you recently, Matt. Hope all is well. Will continue to lift you and yours up in prayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Aaron Carrara Posted November 1, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Talked to Matt today. Ya'll keep the thoughts and prayers coming for his dad and his family - they need them. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
java Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Matt, I think about you and your family constantly. Each week when I go to MDA, I hear about miracles from patients and their families. Friday night, I talked to the dad of an 18 year old boy who was dx'd with Stage 4 cancer of the thorax in July. He is cancer free now, but undergoing his last two chemo treatments 'as insurance'. I pray you and your family experience a miracle, and hope that your dad is comfortable. Please take care of yourself. Aaron Carrara and joeywa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator joeywa Posted November 5, 2015 Moderator Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Just checking in, Matt. Thinking about you and your Dad. Stay strong buddy. Johnstark23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duqu Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 one "like" for your post joeywa..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Aaron Carrara Posted December 14, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Still thinking about you, your dad and your family, my friend. UTK66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke C #11 Posted December 14, 2015 Report Share Posted December 14, 2015 Any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTfish Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 Matt, I know from experience that Christmas time can be very hard for families who are dealing with adversity... stay strong in your faith and trust Him. Have a blessed Christmas, and may Christ bring you joy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear19 Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Would someone fill us in re Matt? Hope like hell he enjoyed today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Aaron Carrara Posted February 4, 2016 Author Administrators Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Talked to Matt yesterday and he is hanging in there. Still supporting his dad and family in Georgia right now. Please continue to pray for them as they need it. Cancer sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdalton Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Matt Cotcher Posted February 4, 2016 Administrators Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Would someone fill us in re Matt? Hope like hell he enjoyed today. Thanks, Bear. I got a kick out of NSD. Seeing recruits pledge to Texas/Charlie Strong validated a lot for me. And thanks also to everyone for the well wishes, prayers & support. Dad is steadily declining but isn't in hospice yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke C #11 Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Matt, I went through this with my dad 25 years ago with mesothelioma. As you know, I wear a Livestrong bracelet every day in honor of those who fight this battle. I'll think of your dad every day when I put it on. Best of luck. Etex Horn and doc longhorn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator joeywa Posted February 4, 2016 Moderator Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Hang in there Matt. Missed your input and conversation on NSD, but I know you are a bit preoccupied. We're praying for you and the family as you go through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc longhorn Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 I'm a doctor, but I am a Christian as well. I have seen miraculous things that cannot be explained by medical science. I have observed after death events that will take your breath away and question everything you thought you knew or believed in. I know two previously hard core atheist colleagues, that worshipped the religion of science and that have become born again Christians. I could tell you why, but the stories are just too long and convoluted. I am a scientist and have participated in many research projects. That's where my career led me. Also, I was once an atheist. I will end this part of my comments here. Modern medical science is wonderful and I firmly believe the scourge of mankind will be eventually defeated. Hang in there, Matt. Grandpa Zorro, java, DBut82 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
java Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 They are doing some miraculous things now. I love my radiology oncologist. She is amazing. The awards on her wall are simply awe-inspiring. What amazes me about MD Anderson is the length of time of employee service. It's not unusual for employees to have spent 10, 15, or 20 years there. The stability must contribute to the success. They seem to take great pride in being part of a great facility that does miraculous things. utparothed, Duke C #11 and doc longhorn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke C #11 Posted March 15, 2016 Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 java, I wasn't aware of your fight. I will add your name of the list of cancer warriors I wear my Livestrong bracelet for. You are good people. joeywa and doc longhorn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator joeywa Posted March 15, 2016 Moderator Report Share Posted March 15, 2016 Matt and I texted over the weekend. He's doing fine, other than being pretty much without internet service most of the time. (Ha-First World problems!) He is still with his mom while his dad is being cared for. He knows that we're all thinking about his family and have them in our prayers. I jokingly press him about getting back online, but apparently hamsters are in short-supply in Georgia. Who knew? Duke C #11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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