Prayers for the Cotcher family

[Duke C #11]

Best wishes to your dad, Matt.

[Reverent Horn]

Matt, you and your dad are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if I can do anything to help out.

[primal defense]

Prayers sent for a speedy recovery.

[UTfish]

Matt,

Just to let you know that it's not just one and done. We are continuing to pray for the both of you.

[java]

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.

[UTfish]

We're still with you and your Dad, Matt. Our thoughts and our prayers.

[pringlelake]

Matt---wanted you to know that you and your family are still in our prayers. We miss you.

[Sirhornsalot]

Have thought a lot about you recently, Matt. Hope all is well. Will continue to lift you and yours up in prayer.

 

 

[Aaron Carrara]

Talked to Matt today. Ya'll keep the thoughts and prayers coming for his dad and his family - they need them. Thanks.

[java]

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.

[joeywa]

Just checking in, Matt.  Thinking about you and your Dad.  Stay strong buddy.

[duqu]

one "like" for your post joeywa.....

[Aaron Carrara]

Still thinking about you, your dad and your family, my friend.

[Duke C #11]

Any updates?

[UTfish]

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!

[Bear19]

Would someone fill us in re Matt?

Hope like hell he enjoyed today.

[Aaron Carrara]

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.

[texasdalton]

Prayers.

[Matt Cotcher]

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.

[Duke C #11]

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.

[joeywa]

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.

[doc longhorn]

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.

 

 

[java]

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.

[Duke C #11]

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]

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?