Hi Kevin! I had a minute and was just checking to see if your site was up yet...I'm thrilled to be able to be the first to sign your guestbook! We all hope everything is going well for you. Know that we are thinking of you and your family and will be in touch soon. Love, Jamie, Travis, Nic and Grace

Travis Roney
Boone, IA
United States

Hi Kevin,

You don't know me, but I have worked with your mom for over 10 years now, and have the utmost respect for her and her dedication to her family. You are in my thoughts and prayers, so you've got alot of people out there pulling for you.

God bless and hang in there!

Pam Halvorson

Hi Kevin, Barb, and Dick - Just wanted to stop by and visit - will stop in a lot during this season of your lives, once again! Our prayers are with you, as well as hope and faith that this journey's outcome will be good, and that He who causes all things to work together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purposes, will do a marvelous work in you through this trying time! Be strong and courageous, do not tremble nor be afraid, for the Lord your God is with you! love you all lots, Diana

Hi Kevin,

We are sending many positive thoughts and wishes your way. We were going to send the warmer NC winter also, but sorry, we got greedy. Kidding! And hey - what would MN be without snow? Good luck to you. We know your humor and courage (and Johnny contacts) will see you through the trying days ahead.

Many hugs and much love to you,
Michele, Tim, Kyra & Gus

Kevin,

The power within you knows no bounds.

-dave

Kevin, great name! I am praying that you just totally nip this thing in the butt! It has been such a great pleasure getting to know you in the first semester, and I miss walking by your room and seeing you goofballs playing some N64 game. I went to vist your room today, and saw Mike Steck sleeping on the couch and Marcus in your bed. I told them I wish you were there with them. I cannot imagine the fight that comes from within when faced with such a blow, but I do know what the human spirit can accomplish. God has all given us minor details that we see as negative, but only in the end do we truly know why things happen the way they do. It is in my deepest desire that you recover fully, and you come back with your bright and warming smile so I can annhilate you in Mario Kart 64. LOL. I love you, and I pray for your full recovery!

-Kevin Finley

Kevin, I don't know you well but I want you to know I am thinking about you and I will keep you in my prayers. You are a strong and detirmined young man and I know you will make it through this as you have before. Best wihes, Connie Douvier

It has been simply amazing to me in my time as an RA here in Tommy to see the sense of community and true family that exists between all of the guys on the floor. You will always be a part of this Tommy 4 family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

-Ben

Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and praying for you as you start your treatment today!

Kevin, Dick, Barb and family,

It was sad to read the latest update and to know things aren't going very well. I hope and pray everything turns around for you Kevin. I will pray for all of you.

Let me know if there is anything I could do to help in anyway.

Bye for now, Connie Douvier

Dick, Barb & Kevin. Thinking of you lots! You are all in my prayers daily and my thoughts always. Your strength & perserverance amaze me and puts life into perspective. Please know I care and you are all in my heart forever. If there is EVER anything you need, you have my number.

Love you , Donna & Grant

Good morning, Kevin!! We are so happy to hear the surgery went well. I was thinking about you yesterday and could barely get any work done. If it's not too much trouble, could you have a surgery every day? ha ha

So great to hear you are OK. Many thoughts, Travis

Hurray!! So glad to hear that your surgery went well. Oh how wonderful is the power of prayer! Thank you Lord. You have alot of great doctors helping you along the way. You are an awesome young man. Hang in there Kevin. You will be home before you know it.

Kevin, Way to hang tough! Very glad to hear your surgery went smoothly. Sounds like your doctors are second to none, just like you! We'll be thinking of you.

Hi Kevin (and all)

Just have been wondering how you are doing, and how things are progressing! Keep thinking about you and praying for a good outcome! Don't let your humor elude you - it is a wonderful tool for getting through trying and difficult times with grace!

May our Lord bless you with His comfort and peace, and bring healing to you in all areas that are so badly in need of it!

Ok - now I have had chemo, but not like this heavy duty stuff! So, I wonder with it being such a beefed up version of chemo, do you get any good side benefits from this, like glowing in the dark??? ;)

KEV-BO!
Hey man, keep hanging in there...i apologize for not signing in before but i just got the address for the site. I plan on checking the site out frequently, and whenever you feel up for visitors let me know because i have some time off school in the near future (really basically whenever i want because i have a tendancy to skip fairly often :P) and i would love to visit and hang out, so if you want to send me a time and a place and i'll be there :). My parents also would like to say hello so you know that we finally have access to the updates, and thanks for sending us the address. Anyway i will hopefully talk to ya soon, and in the meantime try not too hit on too many of your nurses haha.
-D. F. F.
aka Cousin Dugan

this is one hell of a system to sign a guest book!!! kevin can't you do anything plain and simple these days?? hang in there.. mike & deb

wow it was cold this morning, 15 below. out here in the sticks. we are losing body parts right and left out here on the farm. i had my wisdom teeth pulled and dustin lost his appendix, both in 24 hours. didn't think you would be interested in transplanting any of those , so we just told them to throw them out. lots of smarts in those wisdoms of mine, seemed like kind of a waste!!! mike

Hi Kevin & Mom,

I've been thinking about you ever since your mom sent the initial email. It's nice that you have a website to see how things are going. Heidi has kept me in the loop, as well. I made chocolate chip cookies today and thought of YOU some more, since we brought you some the last time I baked. Anyway, just a little note to finally say we've been thinking about you a LOT !!! May you find comfort in knowing that you are ALWAYS on our mind and in our prayers as you journey ahead. We will come visit, again, when Heidi is home. I'll even bring treats! (if you'd like)

God Bless.

Kevin & Barb,

You have a very nice website. I know our website for Jeremiah has been a blessing to us. Kevin, hope your not getting too bored there in the hospital. Keep the nurses on their toes...they really do like that! Barb, you have many people thinking & praying about you and your family. The Carlson's

Hi Kevin,

I hope you are giving the nurses a hard time. We just got this site, finally. For some reason, we did not receive it the first time. Sound like you have been having quite the time...damn little pesky cancer cells can be quite annoying to control, huh? We are praying for you, and wish there was more we could do. Hang in there. Jo and Mike Flanders

Hey Kevin! Shannon and I hope you feel better really soon. Looks like you've got some good friends at SJU-I guess Johnnies aren't all THAT bad....some day, they might even catch up to Morris. Let us know if you need anything at all-we're thinking about you!
Andy & Shannon Sharpe

Hello again Kevin, glad to hear the chemo is going well. I am sure you will be glad to be home soon. Good wishes coming your way. Bye for now, Connie

kevbo
good to see the updates, and good hear that chemo seems to be going as well as chemo can for now....it is going to be a shame to see that hair go again though....fortunately for you my horses have a lot of extra hair right now, so if you want im sure we could hook ya up with a nice black, brown, and white spotted wig. You would have to excuse a few of the manure stains from the pasture though. im sure it would look very professional too...i mean does anything unprofessional ever come from your crazy flandii relatives? Good luck with the rest of the chemo, and keep those spirits up!

Dugs

KEVIN!

Hey there bud! Just thought I would give you a little taste of how I'd greet you on your arrival at the theater those Thursday nights! We miss you.

A huge THANK YOU to your mother for the updates she puts in here. Doc, Erik, Mohs and I check this site often. Hang in there and get better soon! We want to see the 'mullet' again and that gawd-awful hat!!

Awesome..Im so glad Kevin is going home!!

YaHoo!

Hi Kevin, it is soooooooooo great that you get to go home tomorrow even though you have to be hooked up to fluids. But it is better to be home all hooked up and getting tangled in tubes than not being home at all!!!!!!! I also know what it is like when you are in the hospital and want to go home but you can't. And then it is just the most excellent thing when you find out when you get to go home!!!! My favorite thing about coming home was the fact of having home cooked meals, not the nasty hospital food GROSS!!!!! I will write later love from me to all of you love Nic

P.S. Here is a good joke to cheer you up even more:

If it takes 2 guys, 1 hour, to dig a hole 5 feet deep and 5 feet in diameter, how long does it take 1 guy to dig half of a hole???

Answer: There is no such thing as half of a hole!!!

HOW WONDERFUL!!! So glad you get to go home! Will keep prayng that things continue on in the POSITIVE!!! Keep up the good work!

Diana

It is so awesome to hear that Chemo went well, and that you get to go home. I have been praying that you demolish this garbage in your body and it looks like God has been answering my prayers. Keep in there, and fight like your character in WOW would! LOL.

Homeward bound...hooray! Love & prayers from the Idahoans. Kevin, I could sure use some snowboarding tips, whenever you're up to it. Last time we went, I thought I could take down what I deemed a "sapling" ...dang those things are sturdy! Thankfully I didn't end up in the "losing body parts right and left" club :)

hey man
sorry i couldnt resist the temptation of being the first person to sign in on Weds, the 31st, even though its still tues night for me, great to hear you're coming home, though! way to fight it kev!

Dugs

Welcome Home Kevin! Hope things go well at home. It is supposed to be really cold these next few days, so stay warm and cozy, and hope things go well once you are home.

Jo and Mike

hey dude, glad you are home!!! we are leaving tomorrow for the keys so i won't be writing for a good week. maybe longer if i decide to miss my return flight. told dustin i won't come back unless it starts to rain or snow down there so we'll see. stay warm this week, we'll be thinking of you... mike & deb

Welcome home Kevin! I know you've told me, but please remember that I'm only down the street from you and would be happy to check on you during the day or help out in any way possible.

Let your parents know that too or I'll have to call them myself!!

hey kevbo
good to hear you're home...i know i've said it before, but whenever you're up for visitors let me know...i've got a long boring weekend ahead of me, and even longer and more boring weeks of school after that, so i would love to come chat with ya sometime. let me know when the Fuchs Hospital Visiting Hours are and i'll see what i can do :) hope you get rid of those tubes fast!

dugan

Hey Kevin,

You're one of the strongest people I know, and I’m sure you’ll make it through this and be back to college in no time. I don't want to drown you in inspirational sayings or huggy huggy feel good stuff, but know that I think of you all the time. If the days get too dark and you can't stand another helping of hospital jell-o, remember the immortal words of Homer J "Bed goes up, Bed goes down; Bed goes up, Bed goes down".

Adam Fuchs

Hello Kevin,
Perhaps instead of ‘a potato and fork,’ we could bring you by some food once in a while. I know that your appetite might not be that great during your treatments, but if there is ever anything you want, let us know. And, as you know, Ryan has tons of movies to help the time pass. We are close by, and would love to do anything to make your time at Children’s more tolerable :)
With love,
Jen & Mira

PS: Mira wanted to type something to you:
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i love you, mira

Jen Nelson
Minnetonka, MN

Kevin, glad to hear you made it home. I know being in the hospital is no fun and the food there doesn't help to make it any better. I send good wishes and prayers your way. You are doing an awesome job fighting this monster. Hang in there. You are well on your way to winning another battle. Take care, Connie D.

Kevin

I don't know if we have ever met - my son Trevor is on 4th floor Tommy Hall - short end - he plays guitar and lacrosse. I am wondering where i can deliver a care package to. Anything - home made cookies - ice cream -- any cravings that are within my power - I would be happy to provide. my hair has finally grown back after chemo - and truly greatful for it - now that sub zero temperatures are upon us -- I was diagnosed with breast cancer - a while back - and did radiation and chemo -- SO PLEASE PROVIDE A LIST OF your cravings and an address where it can be delivered to --

hey kev

i just got back from st. johns and i have to admit that tommy just isnt the same without ya so i hope you make it back there soon, as things were much more interesting when i came to visit haha

dugs

I just got the parents letter from Rene at St Johns and am sadden to hear of your struggle with this horrible disease. My brother goes to St Johns and is on short wing with your son. His name is Scott Hentges. I have raised my brother since he was 9 when our mother passed away from bladder cancer 10 yrs ago. I cannot imagine what you and your family must be going through, but I will say a prayer for Kevin and your family. God Bless

Such great news! It has to feel good to feel good! Hang on to that hair - as long you can! And keep that appetite too!

I agree - you have to enjoy every good moment to the utmost, and just deal with 'bad days or moments' as they happen!

By God's grace, nothing is impossible!

Diana

Cuz Kev.....good to hear you're doing well, eating a ton always makes me feel good too. I'm waiting for you to get back here to SJU so I can "tutor" you, especially on weekends. As for food, if you need any or get sick of Barb and Dick's meals, feel free to drop me a line. Corn dogs, frozen pizzas, toast, chunky soup, porn 'n beans, and mac & cheese are my specialties (the toaster oven can only pump out so much, but i find if you start mixing and matching these essentials there are limitless possibilities). I have also decided to join you in a quest for the best stalker 'stache, even though you have a head start. This is getting lengthy, and I am supposed to be typing a paper now too, so have a good night.

--Wes

Kevin, so sorry to hear about the awful pain you had to endure on Wednesday. I am glad that you are better now. Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you.

Bye for now, Connie

Thanks for the update Barb. I was wondering how things were going. Unfortunately, the news was not good. I can't imagine poor Kevin and all he had to go through. I hope today is somewhat better for you Kevin. I think the people supplying the drug for pain relief should have to feel what you did, and I bet they would have gotten things going faster. I am hoping the rest of this week goes better. Dugan is interviewing for his Regents Scholarship tomorrow. Wish you would be there to visit. Take care you three. Jo

Dear Kevin,

I finally figured out how to forward this to your favorite and only Fl cousins in Jacksonville so they can get the updates on that monster of yours. My computer skills are not the best but thank goodness for Ken and his teaching skills, I think I've finally mastered the web site. My typing skills are a whole nother story!! We just returned from a few days in the Fl Keys with Mike and Deb. We had a great time but the Minn. couple decided to bring their nasty weather down here with them so we were blasted with 20mph winds and showers every day. The sun finally came out the day after we left. Oh well we still had a great time and are really greatful Mike and Deb shared thier vacation with us. We are hoping you can come down for some Fl sunshine after you scare the monsters off. We'll be saving some watermellons for you!! Our prayers are with you kid-o. Love from your Fl Family

Hi Kevin. We are SOOOOOOOOOO glad to hear you are feeling better. "The Shot" gives Nic awful back pain as well. You two are tough: maybe not cagematch-tough, but tough in my book. See you soon, Travis

hey kev
just got back from my st johns interview, and let me tell ya, you better get back there fast cause Wes is not nearly as interesting as you...(sorry wes). so get better quickly, and hopefully i'll see you soon.

dugs

on a cold blistry oct day in 1986,
a life was concieved in the minn stix.
in june 1987 on the 4th to be precise,
a bundle of joy popped like loaded dice.
we named him kevin though - i disremember why,
and our love for him grew as each day passed by.
now at nineteen- almost twenty,
of looks and brains he has plenty.
his determination and strength shine thru each day,
while love and his god lead the way.
a verse called footprints is called to mind,
and while life can be far from kind.
the power of our lord has no bound,
while he carries our life around.
the path we walk may have no reason,
and we must plod along it thru every season.
our family and friends stand by our side,
as we wade through that uneven tide.
my son while i can't be there with you each day,
please know your is there with love as i pray.
for the lord to heal you is my prayer'
because we all do really care.

written feb. 2007 by kevins dad

I TOO, wish that your lives (resembling this week) would last a lifetime! May you be able to hang to these memories as you walk within the journey ahead!

love you guys,

Diana

Happy Anniversary Barb and Dick! I hope you have a great week Kevin. Dugan is hoping to visit this week, as he feels the need to connect with yet another Johnnie.Take care all, Jo and Mike

Hey Kevin ~ hang in there as we are all thinking about you. I came across some "freeze pops" the other day and would be happy to stop by and drop them off for you so email me!

Don't worry about the hair thing -- as you know, it will always grow back. I remember a saying that I once saw "God made only so many intelligent men, the rest he gave hair". What an honor it is to have your brothers stand by you at this time -- now I'll have to go out and buy "mullet" wigs for them too!

Take care ... hope to see you at the movies sometime when you are feeling better. Bring the family as the show is on me!

As Dugan suggested earlier, I think this presents a great opportunity to look into "horsehair" considerations. There are many colors available, and various thicknesses and lengths!

Cheerio.

Flanders River Ranch

Dear Barb, I am praying for you and your son. So sorry to hear of the turn of events. There are two others I am following on caringbridge and both have exacerbated cases and both are looking hopeful. You all hang in there. Kevin, I bet this is not very easy, but take each day as it comes and one day you'll look back and see you made it! Lynette Braun

hey kev...
i like the no hair look anyway...but rather than shaving my head to look like your brothers (unlike you i dont look good in chrome...), i might have to stop the shaving and go for extra hair look to make up for the hair you lost...hang in there and i still hope to visit sometime soon...

dugan

ps my mother is going to be very surprised about the extra hair part when she reads this because last time she didnt like it very much and i didnt tell her about it this time yet haha :)

Happy Valentines day Kevbo! I am sure you have several hott dates lined up tonight but try not to break too many hearts. The only thing I am doing today is keeping the boys away from Dominique, believe me its a very hard job. Geeze they can be so persistent. I love you!

<><Brittany

Hey Kevin! I hope you are doing well. I just wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers. Stay strong!

:) Kim Schmitt

I just wanted to drop a line to let you know I was thinking of you amongst all the chaos around here. Best of luck with your decision for where you're getting your surgery done. I hope things start to look up for you.

Kevin, Barb, and Dick

Good luck with your many decision in the future. Remember you are in our prayers as you begin your next leg of this journey. God Bless. Jo and fam

Hello Kevin, Sounds like you are feeling a bit better these days. So glad to hear that. You have a battle ahead of you but I know you are a strong, brave and courageous person and will come through it just fine. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

Hello to mom and Dick.

Later, Connie

Hey there big guy. Hope all is well. College is going really fast, but the tests just do not get any easier. I was hoping that would be the case this semester, but oh well. The weather is finally getting a little warmer here, the 'Lake Effect' is still blowing that beautiful wind though:( I just cant wait till summer. You have to come out more this time for skiing and wakeboarding. I am still waiting for you to tackle the drive up here for a visit. Well, take care Kev, I hope I can see ya some time when I come home depending on where you are, but any whoo, toodles buddy.

Jesse

Hey Kev!!! I just want you to know that all of us are really pullin for you. We miss you alot up here... How long you gonna be in the cities, cuz i'm transfering to Arts Institute International in july. Hopefully you'll be outa there and healthy as a horse by then. We (kari and steph) miss you greatly. Get better... cuz i said so!!

~~Kari N and Steph H~~

hey Kevin,Barb and Dick,

Sounds like you will have a lot of desicions to make and I'm praying for God to guide you in the right direction. I'm also praying that he will send us some warm weather real soon!!!!! It's 33 degrees down here and I'm freezing my buns off. They are actually talking about possible snow flurries in the northern part of the state. I think this is a direct result of the snowbirds coming down to visit and bringin their blasted weather with them. I won't mention any names but a certain chicken farmer does come to mind! The girls are coming home with eight of thier friends tonight. They are all in town for the national BCM conference. We will be hosting them tonight and tomorrow so we've stocked up on the icecream and snacks. Hope Ken doesn't find it first. We love you guys and our prayers are with you. Rose and family

well deb and i did come back from the keys, we had three bad weather days and three good days. the nice weather came as soon as ken and rose left, contrary to what rose has been telling everyone. we were able to rent a boat a couple times and do some fishing, which was great. i think the good lord has finally shown me my true calling in life, that is to buy a fishing boat in the keys. capn mike has a nice ring to it don't you think? i think i'll name the boat the " no work zone. " anyway we enjoyed it very much and plan to go back as soon as possible. keep your chin up next week, you are in our thoughts and prayers always. Deb even had a candle lit for you, so now i know better days are just around the corner... Mike and Deb

Hi Brother,

Riddle me this--how come as soon as a guy shaves his head, it gets to be -20 degrees? I think something weird is going on. It's a shame you can't see my marvelously shorn noggin, but everytime the -800 degree wind chill hits it on the way to work, I think of you, and our crazy striped brother! Lot's of love to you both!

Adam Fuchs

hiya kev
keep your spirits up man, a couple more rounds of this stuff and those little beasties will be scared away for good. I havent forgotten about my promises to come visit yet, and i still intend to as soon as i can manage it, assuming you're willing to see the crazy flanders side of the family :)
good luck man, and i know everybody around here is pulling for ya

dugs

Hey Kevin! I sure hope this second round does the trick, and you can start feeling better soon. I got a taste of hospital life when I had my appendix removed a couple weeks back. That's the biggest news I have from this neck of the woods. I spent most of today hauling manure from the chicken barn. So in a way I guess we are both waiting for brighter days ahead. haha.

Take care, and get well soon, Dustin.

Kevin,

I hope you are able to get through this round of chemo, without too many complications. I am doing some extra hard praying, and I hope someone upstairs is listening. God Bless, and good luck.

Jo and Mike

Hi Kev, Barb, Dick -

Praying that you will have the wisdom needed to know the BEST place to be for the harvest! (most people would think that would be in a field somewhere, and at a different time of the year) (tongue-in-cheek SMILE).

Also hope and pray that the nause keeps at bay - especially when you have to go and look over the other facility!

Keep your courage, hopes, and faith high!

love you all,

Diana

Kevbo you are awesome. I love you and Im praying for you. God Bless <><Brittany

"Therefore do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. while we do not look to the things which are seen but the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal." 2 Cor 4:16

Hang in there Kevin. I know you can beat this monster. Prayers and good wishes keep coming your way.

Take good care, Connie

Hi Kevin and all! We hope you know we are thinking of you always and check your site at least daily though we may not have time to sign the guestbook. We hope you are feeling better soon. We know how the "chemo barfs" (as Nic called them) go...not so fun.

Nic is doing well and I think a little bit because of you, has joined the swim team for the first time. He really looks up to you and wants to be like you!

Here's a bit from Grace...ghnhynhgrwqza32hmuinik m,umhtgrveszqzxxxxxxxxxxx (I think she is saying "keep smiling Kevin"--and "I hope to meet you soon!")

Let us know if we can do anything...Love, Jamie, Travis, Nic and Grace

P.S. Hello to Dr. B and nurse Sara G!

Hey Kevin!

I'm glad that your facebook led me to this site, as it certainly saves a great deal of trouble on your part.

I can't imagine what you're going through now, but be assured that you're in my thoughts. Your courage through all this is admirable.

Things are mellow down here, and the days are warming up again. I wish you the best.

Hey there Slim:)

Well, everyone else is telling you to keep your chin up and stay strong. I know you will do these things, cause that is just the type of sport you are, but I know it is hard. So here are some of my favorite day brightners..... I like to use them on test days, or when i should be studying, but instead start to day dream. I dont know if you ever met my half-pet squirrel Petey, but he always makes me laugh. He has got to be the biggest fricken squirrel in Stearns County!! The best part is when he eats all the bird food and mom gets mad and yells at him, but he doesn't move.. just keeps eating! Another favorite of mine is just thinking of beavers! I dont know what it is, but they make you giggle. Or else Scooter, or any dog makes me giggle. (If you haven't noticed, animals get me) Summer, Spring, warm breezes, vacations... our Vagas vaction, and the movie Anchorman never fails to bring cheer. Will Farrel will always yeild humor! Well, I should pretend to be working again so toodles bud, hope I brought at least one smile. And one more thing, I am sick of all the St. John's pride on here, so I am going to get you some real university apparel, and deck you out in REAL Bulldog, UMD, pride. You are getting a t-shirt and maybe a hat. Well, keep up the faith Kev,

Cousin Shank

Hi Kevin,
It was nice to see you the other day. And by the way, your 'hair' doesn't 'look silly,' as Mira blurted out so nicely the second she walked through the door. After all-- she has been conditioned through knowing Ryan, and his many hairdos. And we all know how he takes his haircuts seriously:) (Mohawk)

Don't worry, you still have your handsome Fuchs Brothers good looks :)

Take care & will visit again soon-
Love Jen
& a hug and kiss from Mira

Hey Kevin,

I know we never really hung out a ton while you were at SJU, but I remember the night of that semi-formal dance. It was so much fun talking and dancing with you! I loved seeing your huge smile :) I hope everything is going well, and you are feeling better. I hope you know that everyone here cares about you, and wants you to get better. I hope to see you back at SJU next year, that would be spectacular! Take it easy, and I will keep you in my prayers.

With love--Jessica

Hello Kevin, I know you probably don't remember us but maybe I can refresh your memory by also saying we are the two crazy girls who worked with John Gray. My mom, Sandy, who also works at St. Johns, told us about this site and so we thought we would stop by and let you know that we are praying for you to get better.. so hopefully you can work with us again this coming summer!

hey kev it was great chatting with ya tonight...definitely was too short though, and hopefully i can visit for a while longer in the near future...saturday looks like the most likely day for me, so i'll give you a call then and we'll figure out something to do, or even get together with crazy old wes and do something if he's around....we'll figure it out then, and until then.....Tschuß!

dugs

Kevin, this is your aunt Alice in SC. Just want to let you know that you are in my prayers & the prayers of everyone I know in NC & SC. Your strength & courage to face this head-on & to choose this strong therapy is hard for me to comprehend. I hate that you are going thru this, again, but, I also know that with God’s strength, you will prevail. I Love You. Aunt Al!

Kevin, Glad to hear this round of chemo is over. Enjoy the good days while you can. You have a lot of fighting to do yet. Hang in there. You will win this battle too being the strong and good person that you are. Prayers and good wishes are constantly on the way!!! Bye for now, Connie D.

Hi Kevin, Barb and Dick,

I hope you enjoy your week. Dugan is busy getting ready for the play this weekend, so he probably won't get to see you before you leave, but good luck next week. I hope everything goes as well as it can, and better. We will be keeping you in our prayers. Thanks for sharing this site with those of us who cannot physically be there. Know that our thoughts are always with you as you head into the next ordeal. Take care, Jo, Mike, Dugan

hey kevbo

dugan

You know Kev,

If you wanted to go to a REAL hockey game, I could have hooked you up with a very crafty, skilled, and very intelligent UMD Bulldog V. SCSU game some time next week. Then you could have seen some real hockey talent ;) jk. Hope you had fun, cause I am really jealous of you. I have always wanted to go to a Wild game, so you better let me know how it went. Hope the rest of your days go swimmingly.

Toodles, Shank

Hey kev
sounds like you got a hell of a weekend ahead of you...maybe just try to keep the strippers from dancing too long or other hotel guests might get suspicious ;)...i figured i better sign in here too because nobody had signed it yet today...well thats about all i got for now....enjoy your days off, and have fun with that pool

dugs

Hello Kevin-

I am Becky Chepokas from the Miracles of Mitch Foundation, Mitch's mom. I am planning on meeting you & your family today at the Hilton for your Mn Miracle weekend. I have been reading some of your site and I am looking forward to meeting you. It sounds like I should make sure they give you the sound proof rooms - no I'm kidding, they don't have any. I'm glad you are planning on having a fun weekend. Fun is the purpose of the weekend, and the perfect time to forget about the "C" word. Look forward to meeting you this afternoon!

Becky C. - The Miracles of Mitch Foundation

www.miraclesofmitchfoundation.org

Hi Kevin, Barb, & Dick~ We're sending lots of Idaho Spud thoughts & prayers your way this week :) Hang in there!

Love, Sarah & Dave

Hey bro,

Way to get out of having to paint the basement! As they say, time is everything. Of course, they also say the early bird gets the worm, and who'd want to eat worms! What does the late bird get? And who are they anyway? Well, as I was saying, wait a second, what was I saying? Oh ya, Love you man!!

Adam

WOW! What fantastic news on the PET Scan results! Cannot tell you all enough how much we are pulling for you - you are indeed in thoughts and prayers - and great news from you guys is like the sun breaking through a heavy fog - just lifts your spirits and brings hope for a better day! Love and (group hugs) - Diana

Hello Kevin,Barb and Dick

Horray for the PET scan results! You've got those beasties scared and running for the hills now. It's great that you guys finally got some fun time also. I can't imagine how hectic your lives have become. YOU ARE ALL MY HERO'S. Sending all our love and prayers your way. Rose and Ken

Jean

Hi Kevin and Family, so glad you were all able to forget about it all and enjoy a Minnesota Miracle Weekend! Hope you were able to get something fun from Best Buy! Anything we can do to help, please shoot me an email and we can connect by phone. Your in great hands, with some of the BEST in Medicine today! Im honored to have been able to help, my wife Becky, and friend Susan and Shawn from the Hilton LOVED meeting you..The Miracles of Mitch is here to help! God Bless you all..Steve (mitches dad)
www.miraclesofmitch.org

hi kevin!
i'm susan (sue), the one that made you endure all the photographs at the hilton last friday evening!
i was delighted to meet you and hear your heroic story
of 'stick-to-itiveness' with your battle.
i have some images that perhaps you or you parents might
like to post on your site that i haven't been able to get
to the foundation yet, so if you are interested in getting
a first look, please e-mail me and i'll zip them off!

Hey binkles! Its your old pal muffinman from WoW!

Long time no talk! Ive missed u and hob and becky gave me your site link. One day When I have more time we need to talk! I wish you the best of luck and if you need anything let me know!

kev...im doing this from germany!!! i hope you are doing ok...and i get to sit on a little triangle of the couch tonight as i just sprained my ankle playing soccer...anyway keep those guys on the run and and i hope you feel better so i can show you all the pictures from the disco when i get back....ok i have to go eat with my german family...i hope the after chemo crap passes soon!

happy st. patricks day

dugan

kev...its me again from germany...hope you are still doing ok...its very fun here and i cant wait to tell you the stories and show you the pictures

kick the rest of those damn beasties out for me

dugan

Hey Kevin,

As the next few weeks will be difficult ones for you, we will keep you constantly in our prayers. We hope to receive good information regarding your harvesting, and wish you well in the upcoming days. Even though we are not there physically, know that you are in our thoughts. Keep up the good attitude, as I think this is one of the times when you will need it most. God Bless Kevin, we are sending prayers and good well wishes your way. Jo and Mike

Kevin, glad to hear you had a fun weekend with your friends at the Hilton.That was a very special gift.You certainly deserved it. You have much ahead of you and I am sure you will do well. As always I will keep you in my prayers.

I went down to Iowa this weekend to spend some time with Nic, Grace and of course Jamie and Travis. We had a really great time. Nic always keeps me laughing. Grace is growing so fast. She is so darn cute. The only part I don't like is the long drive. I am getting used to it so it didn't seem so bad this trip. I also took my granddaughter Amanda (Carrie's daughter) with for company. She is such a good young lady. It was nice spending time alone with her. I try to take one grandchild at a time to do things with. It is a lot easier that way. They look forward to those times and so do I.

As always I wish you the best. Take care. Connie

Slick!!!
It was really nice to see you in person again! It has been a while, especially since I was in the Fuchs residence again. I always like going to your house for things, reminds me of the good ol days when I stayed over. Any Who, school really sucks- two tests and a speech to give next week- and I really miss spring break. I have to go somewhere next year, cause everyone is walking around with tans and talking about either florida, mexico, or Vegas:( I find myself looking at my poor albino arms and walking away in shame and empathy. Well, Hope you are doing great, oh and I saw 300 the other night-----AWESOME!!---- take care, and may the Force be with you young Fuchswalker.

p.s.- if you ever get a chance, or see a cool one, get me a light saber, long dream of mine!

Hey Kevin,

If you ever need a ride to the cities I would be very happy to help you out. My hours are very flexable. Hope you are feeling better after the blood transfusion.

Bye for now, Connie

Kevin,

I hope the blood transfusion brings back a little energy for you, and brings up the counts. You probably need to eat a few of Uncle Mike's eggs to get that energy back. Hang in there guy.

Jo and Mike and Dugan

Hey Bro,

Sitting up at night before I drift off, my mind usually wonders onto you. I marvel at your strength, your good humor, and how I'd do anything for you. Well, anything except chew tinfoil, I wouldn't do that one for you. Or juggle cats, your on your own there too. Oh, and I definitely wouldn't dance naked at a monster truck rally, that's just plain weird. But I'd do anything else for you--and smile while I'm doing it!

Adam

Kevin, sorry to hear you had such a tough ride home on Monday. Hopefully you are feeling much better now. Eating Pizza....guess that qualifies as better. Have a great week. Need anything feel free to contact me, I really mean this. Take care and God Bless, Connie

Kevin,

Glad to hear the harvesting is completed. I hope things are better from here on...but you still have a few hills to climb, huh? Anyways, take it easy, and start looking for the Easter Bunny.

Jo and Mike

Whatever the rash brings, I know you will overcome it Kevin. Due to your positive thinking and strong will, you have battled each challenge well so far. You are amazing in this arena, I truly believe your determination to become better, and your ability to see your future self as cancer free will make a difference in the outcome. As hard as this seems right now, I think you can overcome the obstacles. Keep you chin up! God Bless, Jo and Mike

Hi Kevin & family,

I forwarded a couple of emails off to you earlier this evening. Hopefully we will be able to connect sometime. I just wanted to send you some hope and encouragement on the shingles issue. Nathan had those in January due to being immune-compromised also. They are NO fun!! Hang in there though, they DO go away (just not fast enough). Coincidentally, you both got them in the exact same spot, left hand. I hope your right handed, that will be very handy!

Blessings to you and your family on your continued journey!!
www.caringbridge.org/visit/nathanwalz

Hey Kev!

Glad to hear the harvesting is over and you were able to attend the concert! Don't worry the shingles will come to an end. Have you talked to any campers lately? Yinka left me a message the other day and I need to call him back. I miss Montana and all you guys! Just wanted to let you know I was thinking about and praying for you! You can do it! xxoo

Kevin it was so nice that you could attend Kyleigh's Color Guard performance at SCSU. We were all so proud of her. Thanks for coming and tell Dick and your mom thanks too. Have a good week.

Connie

hey kev
i dont have school from tomorrow (thurs) until next monday and since i will be relatively bored tomorrow i was thinking about giving ya a call and visiting if you're up for it...i will call ya tomorrow when i know for sure what time i would be able to come and hopefully i'll talk to you then

hope your energy level can soon be as high as your positive spirit

dugan

Hey Kevin,

Been thinking about you lots latley. Im glad to hear the harvesting went OK. Grant, Ryan & Troy and of course "me" all have you in our hearts and prayers. My Brother Dick calls you "His Hero". I believe you are "many" peoples hero, mine included. If you need anything ..you have my number. :) Remember I have great access to awesome Harley garb, should you want anything. Oh yeah..I take my bike license test on May 17th..So look out when your back on the road.

Love ya always!

Donna, Grant Ryan & Troy

Slick!!!!
I really should have chosen a catholic school! We do not get a single day off for the easter holiday, so not fair. I don't have a clue what is going on for easter, but i have a real craving for barb's meatballs right now! too good. If you are feeling really down or sad on easter because the rabbit fell down your widow well (he he he he I still remember when you told me that story!) call me up and I will cheer you up. I am really hoping Wes will hide my egg in a good spot. I know you are majoring in Econ, but I can't help but hate it. My teacher is the devil, hates holiday, students, and happy things, he is so evil i have a suspision that he even hates PUPPIES.... the man gave us two on line assignments due Easter SUnday!!! EVIL!! Well, cheers Kev, good luck with everything coming up, toodles buddy.

Hi Kevin & family,

Hoping those nasty shingles are almost cleared up so you can enjoy the Easter weekend with your family and friends!! We hope that this springtime season brings you hope and joy for healthier days ahead!!!

Blessings to you and your family!
Pam Walz & family
www.caringbridge.org/visit/nathanwalz

Love from the Roney Family!!!!

Kev --

At least this time -- you know how long it will take your hair to grow back. Did your's grow back curly the first time? Hang in there -- at least those nasty drugs are even nastier on those cancer cells --- one day at a time -- spring is coming -- at least being bald in the summer is cooler in temp.

hang in there -- Johnnie's on 4th floor Tommy all say hi!!!!!

Kevin, just a quick note to say hi. I am very glad to hear the Shingles have been conquered! Have a great week.

Connie D

Good luck on the chemo session this week Kevin. I hope it goes as well as can be expected, and beyond. There will be better times ahead, so keep looking that direction. jo and mike

So Barb,
If I would have known that putting your snowmen away would have ticked mother nature off this much, I honestly would never have mocked them!! She really took it personally this season. I know you never heard me say it but.....It is a BEAUTIFUL collection! (maybe that will bring Spring back!!) I can't believe this weather! A foot of snow in April. Well, take care Kevin, Barb, and Dick. You are all heros in my heart. Keep it up Slick, better times are ahead. Toodles Buddy,

Shank

Hi Kevin,

Just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you. And wishing WE had some snow in April. Yea, right. Not so much. Let me check... yes, yes, it's going to be in the low 70s tomorrow here in NC. Ahh. Seriously, you are an inspiration and we've got fingers and toes crossed that this round is over soon. (People look at us strangely as we hobble around - but not to worry! It's not like normalcy runs in the family, right?)

Hugs!! Shel, Tim, Kyra & Gus

Hello snowbirds,

I Can't believe it's snowing in April. Barb you better bring out those snowmen for one last fling! Kevin good luck on your last round of chemo. Our prayers are with you every day. The girls came home to terrorize us for Easter but after loading up on cookies lemon pie and chocalate cake they headed back up to Jax. We had a very blessed Easter and Thank God for all of our blessings. Miss and love you all! Rose

Happy Birthday Barb! Gee, for a 57 yr. old chick you sure know how to keep them guessing! With all the stress you've been under lately, it's amaizing your hair isn't snowhite! You deserve a break and I hope Dick's little rock pile does the trick! Kevin, we heard you had the "roof" problem. We've found that if you "nail" it down good and hard, it usually gets "board" and gets hammered! So the next time you're bothered by the shingles, heed this advice and I'm sure you'll conquer it! (or be a very good carpenter,anyway!) Love,Mike&Deb

Good morning Kevin, so good to hear that you are feeling better and your appetite is back to normal. Also glad that I shop at CUB!!!! Have a great week.

connie d

Hi Kevin & family,

Just checking in to see how you are doing! We hope you are feeling better. Sometimes, it takes a little while after chemo to get back on track again. We hope your feeling well enough to get some fresh air this weekend. It always feels good to get outside a little bit!!

Prayers and blessings to all of you,
Pam Walz & family
www.caringbridge.org/visit/nathanwalz

Hey Kevin,

I got your letter last week. I have been meaning to write for a while, but you'd be amazed at how busy a guy can be--even when the only time measures that count are months and years. Anyway, just wanted to say "what's up" real quick and let you know a letter is on the way--eventually!

Love, Adam

Hello Kevin and family,

Just checking in to see how you are doing! Sounds like you will be at CentraCare short stay tomorrow for some transfusions. They are terrific there, aren't they?! I hope you are getting a chance to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine and beautiful weather. Keep staying strong!!

Blessings to you and your family,
Pam Walz & family
www.caringbridge.org/visit/nathanwalz

Kevin,

I hope your tests go well this week. I will be praying for you.

I am planning on going down to Iowa this weekend again. Nic's birthday was on Monday. I like to be with the kids around their birthdays. It is a lot easier shopping with them along.

Next Tuesday is Carrie's birthday so I will be going down there to spend time with her then too. Was down there a week ago to take Kyleigh and Amanda birthday shopping.

Too many April birthdays!!! Glad Lucas' is in July and Grace's is in November. Of course that leaves Jamie in October and Travis in August.

Have a good weekend.

Connie D

glad to hear those damn beasties are on the run!...they must have heard that good ole cousin Dugan would get very angry and beat em up if they stuck around...since im so incredibly big and tough.....anyway thats awesome to hear you're on the mend...keep it up, and next year you'll be back at st johns and i can come visit you there again :D

keep getting better!
dugan

Kevin,

Glad to hear you are on the upside. Hopefully it continues in this direction. We just started planting the crops on Friday. I tried planting the first field, but got the seed too thin, so I think dad will be doing the rest this year (he won't let me back on the planter)haha. Anyway, I was just wandering, seeing you're doing better, if you would be up for rock picking. We have 20 acres ready for picking, and another 50 should be ready tomorrow, so I'll be expecting you to come out Monday morning. The pay is great, and we serve up free lunch (Blended raw eggs)!

Well, take care, and maybe I'll take a rain check on the rock picking, Dustin.

Hello Kevin, hope all is well with you.

I had a great weekend in Iowa with Nic, Grace, Jamie, and Travis, also Kyleigh. We went down Friday and came back on Monday. We were constantly doing something.

Kyleigh learned how to drive a 4-wheeler and to shoot a BB gun. Nic got her involved in everything. Such fun!!

Nic even had me driving his 4-wheeler. After driving snowmobiles this winter the 4-wheeler was a piece of cake.

I hate to leave when I go there. I would seriously live down there if it wasn't for Carrie and the kids needing me here.

I hope you had a good weekend too.

Connie D.

hey there slick,

Well, finals are finally coming to a close. I actually got kind of lucky in that, of my five classes, I only had one cummulative final---in Econ though!!! I don't know how you could ever like that stuff! Hopefully at this time next week, i will just be able to kick back, relax, and chill as a Sophmore! (technically i will be a Junior, but no one likes a bragger:) Any who, next time I pull through your neighborhood, we are definitely going to throw the baseball around, cause i have a craving to do that. In the mean time, take care, eat right, sleep tight, all that stuff, and oh-- don't forget the chicken noodle soup- always a crowd and health pleaser. Toodles buddy,

Shank

Kevin, just want to let you know I will be sending good thoughts and many, many, prayers your way as you start the next part of your journey to fight this awful monster. If there is anything you need please have someone let me know. I will help out in anyway I can.You are a very courageuos young man and you will win this battle like you have so many before.

God be with you, Connie Douvier

Hello Kevin & family-

www.miraclesofmitchfoundation.org

Hi Kevin Barb and Dick,

Sounds like now is the time for that Olmschenk toughness to take effect. We will be praying for you, and keeping track of your progress. I only wish there was more we could do. I am working on those Irish jokes.

Jo and Mike

Hey Kevin,

I was reading your Mom's posts and I found an Irish joke that I hope will help you out.

An Irishman wants a job, but the foreman won’t hire him until he passes a little math test.
Here is your first question, the foreman said. "Without using numbers, represent the number 9."
"Without numbers?" The Irishman says, "Dat is easy." And proceeds to draw three trees.

"What’s this?" the boss asks?
"Ave you got no brain? Tree and tree and tree make nine," says the Irishman.
"Fair enough," says the boss. "Here’s your second question. Use the same rules, but this time the number is 99."
The Irishman stares into space for a while, then picks up the picture that he has just drawn and makes a smudge on each tree. "Ere you go."

The boss scratches his head and says, "How on earth do you get that to represent 99?"
"Each of da trees is dirty now. So, it’s dirty tree, and dirty tree, and dirty tree. Dat is 99."
The boss is getting worried that he’s going to actually have to hire this Irishman, so he says, "All right, last question. Same rules again, but represent the number 100."
The Irishman stares into space some more, then he picks up the picture again and makes a little mark at the base of each tree and says, "Ere you go. One hundred."

The boss looks at the attempt. "You must be nuts if you think that represents a hundred!"
The Irishman leans forward and points to the marks at the base of each tree and says, "A little dog come along and crap by each tree. So now you got dirty tree and a turd, dirty tree and a turd, and dirty tree and a turd, which makes one hundred."
"So, when do I start?"

HAHA LOL

I have praying for you, and I hope those mean mugging toxins do their job, and do as little harm to you as possible! Stay up homie!

Love and Peace in the Middle East

-Kevin

Hi Kevin and all! I can truly say I know what you are going through. It will be hard. The hardest yet probably, but you have so much strength and such a positive outlook that you will make it through. The chemo is the worst. The actual transplant is a snap and then all you have to do is GET BETTER!

I don't have an Irish joke but I do have a transplant hint that will help. During the transplant and for several days/weeks after (at least in our case), there will be a most peculiar smell. I've never smelled anything like it before or since. I won't lie, it's pretty yucky. Kevin won't be able to smell it (Nic didn't, anyway) but everything became saturated with it. It, at that time, was the norm. On transplant days, the hospital kitchen sent up about 12 cut up oranges to combat the smell. The oranges helped a bit but soon "the smell" just became "the smell" with a hint of citrus.

I came up with something that really made a difference...dryer sheets. Boxes of them. Every few days, I'd open a new box and hang the sheets everywhere. They are very potent, clean smelling and you can even switch up the "flavors" for excitement!

I don't mean to make light of the situation. It was, for us , a rough time to say the least. But if I can help, and making that smell go away a little will help, I will.

Know we are thinking of you all of the time and look forward to Kevin feeling better so you all can come down to visit...nothing more exciting than Iowa!

Love, Jamie (and Travis, Nic and Gracie, too!)

P.S. Thanks for the "Korea blanket"! It really means a lot that you gave it to me!

Good luck and God Bless Kevin. We will be anxiously checking the site each day to read of your progress. You WILL endure!

Mike and Jo and Dugan

Kevin, Just a quick note to let you know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting, you will win!!!

connie

Hey there Kev,

Well, I have just one final to go....... Business Law!!!! I don't know how it will be but tommorrow at 10 I will find out! I am so sick of school. I want to go home, pet Scooter, and just bask in the sun with no care on my mind. I suppose I should stop procrastinating on studying, good luck with all your finals, we are both in the home stretch bud, all we got to do is hang tough. Toodles buddy, God bless

Shank

You're the best of the best, you've done your homework, everything is in place, now go, go, go....win, win, win !!!! And you will be home free !!!!!!!!!!!!

Donna

A coworker of your mom's

P.S. She's a pretty awesome woman. But you probably already know that.

hey kevbo
seein as how we have a bit of ireland on our side we're gonna attempt to help you come up with those irish jokes and see how we can do...so here goes....and all that business with your having to make several trips to the bathroom made this joke come to mind...

theres two Irish brothers, mike and pat, who, like most irish, are heavy drinkers, and spend most their time in the pub (surprise huh)...
anyway,one day at the pub mike says to pat, 'i just finished me annual doctor appointment, and he told me im goin' to be dyin' soon...'
pat looks stunned and says 'thats terrible...is there anyting i can to do help?'
mike thinks about it for a bit, looks at him, and says, 'well there is this one thing....when im gone could ya pour a pint o' guinness over me grave for old times sake?'
pat, lookings somewhat pained, says 'of course, mike, anything i can do'.....he then pauses a moment before asking, 'but...would ya mind if i ran it over me kidneys first?'

thats all i got for now...i'll see if i can find more ....keep your spirits up kev!

dugan

Grace wants to send her love.....

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got that?

Stay strong! love, J,T,N & G

Hi Kevin, Glad to hear things are going okay so far.Hope you can find a scrabble partner. Jamie, Carrie and I love to play scrabble. Wish we could be there for you. Good thoughts and prayers coming your way!!!

connie d

Well dang it, I was planning on surprising you with a nice big bag of black pepper, it makes a great gift. I guess that plan is now snuffed...not to bring Barb's hopes down, but I think you still got her in scrabble, too. I am just moving out here, it is kind of a pain. Hope to see you around sju next fall again.

It's sure great to know you have that karate background Kevin...those little beasties don't stand a chance against a black belt! Of course, if you need any backup, my physique alone is very intimidating, so just let me know. Also, there must be an exception in that no fruits/veggies rule to include Idaho spuds! They have amazing nutritional value; in fact I'm surprised they don't have you on a 90% spud diet already. Well, take care and know we're always thinking of you! Sarah & Dave

Kev!!!

Certainly sounds like you're in the thick of some pretty yucky stuff... SO if Sarah's Idaho spuds don't work out let me know and I'll send up a jar of Florida beach sand and sun. Goodness I miss you and really hope that you find this feeling sunny side up. Know that I'm praying for you... we all are (and have been) down here.

Love your Florida sisters!

Scrabble? I'm in!!! Crazy day here in Iowa so it will be quick...but know we're thinking of you!

Love, Jamie, Travis, Nic and Gracie