Hi Uncle David and Sarah,
I hope you are still smiling, as you were in your photos! My thoughts are with you both. Stay strong and hopefully you can beat this! Look at my Uncle Mike, no one thought he'd walk or fly again but he did! I'm around thursdays and fridays if Sarah ever needs help, or fancies a coffee and a chat. This must be unbelievably hard for both of you, I can't imagine, but you have each other and we are lucky to belong to a close and caring family, so draw on that and use us!
Lots of love,
Charlie, Madeline and Ruby xxx

David & Sarah. Our thoughts are with you both at this extremely difficult time. As we get older we increasingly fear the possibility of illness and disability, and worry whether we could face an uncertain future with the love, strength, determination and resolve you are both showing.

We both wish for your journey to recovery to be as swift and comfortable as possible and for your mutual love and support to continue to be strong and posative through the many challenges that lie ahead.

Chris & John

Hello Uncle David and Sarah.

I’ve been sat here reading about your journey so far and it has totally blown me away! I think it’s brilliant that you are sharing all your experiences, both physically and emotionally. As others on your blog have commented, cancer is such a taboo, yet very real and it’s very noble and defiant of you to be demystifying your cancer. It shows your tremendous courage, optimism and perseverance. Furthermore when I read your accounts and the comments others have made it stirs up many emotions-happiness, love, thankfulness, sadness, fear. I hope you can use these to inspire you to continue fighting, to do what you want you to do and to look forward. I really admire you and Sarah. Although this must be unbelievably hard, you are both clearly arming yourselves with the knowledge, support and confidence to beat this.

I had no idea that you were a keen photographer. Photography is something that I’ve been on about doing for ages. May be you can teach me and share your skills and talents with me some time soon? Perhaps at the next Pell family get to together!

My thoughts are with you and Sarah. Bring on the happy times!

All my love, Lucy x

David, thank you so much for sharing this with us all. Special love sent from Billy & Poppy to Jasper.

Hi David, you know what i have said via pm in the forums, i hope your blog helps as an inspiration to others
hugs to you, sarah and jasper xxxxx

David and Sarah,

This is an amazing thing you are doing, and your facing it in such an amazing manner, my hope for you both is you'll grow closer as you face this together, and you'll have a quick full recovery.
More positive thoughts your way.
love to you both and little Jasper xxxx

Thanks to all you guys out there who are contributing to this. Your personal messages of support and help are my strength.

I will help with photography, Lucy. I intend to get my camera out again soon. Spring is coming and needs recording. Jasper's antics need showing

Hi David,

Thank you for taking the time to enquire about my dad's illness when you are so busy yourself. It was much appreciated, believe me. I've not looked at the blog for a few days so was very touched to read so many lovely messages of support for you and Sarah. You have obviously ignited a spark in very many people who have met you and respect you in the many circles in which you move. That says a great deal about you as a person and I hope that these messages carry you along through all the nasty bits.

Love to you both.

Hi David & Sarah.

I was shocked when Charlie told me about your terrible news. You go through life hoping that nothing like cancer happens to you, or your friends and family. The reality is far from this. You never know how you would deal with it if it happened to you; I can say from spending the last hour on your site that we should all draw inspiration from you. I think your courage, openness and resolve is to be admired. I've always believed that being positive and maintaining a sense of humour can help you through many things, and with your attitude and the incredible support you have from your family and friends, you can beat this.

I can not possibly understand how hard these last few weeks have been for you both, and whilst I am many miles away, if there is anything I can do to help you through the coming challenges then please let me know.

My hope is for the future to bring good news and a comfortable recovery and whatever challenges face you both; you will have the full support of all around you and the strength of the bond between you.

Keep smiling - you'll be back!

Hi David and Sarah,
Just read all the messages of support from friends and family.They must be a great source of encouragement to you and lift you up when down.Keep fighting mentally and physically and you will win.
Martin

Hi David and Sarah

I will think about you often and admire your courage tremendously. Keep trying. x

Estelle

Dear David and Sarah

'Cancer' is a word which strikes terror into each and every one of us. It must have been a very lonely time for you when you heard that word, however you straightened your back and instead of looking into the abyss you looked upwards and outwards. In writing your blog you have filled that lonely place with your family and friends and people who don't know you, but now they do. The negatives have been banished by this account of your journey. We are proud to know you. Fight the good fight, David. Our best wishes you to you.

Brian and Kathleen