Hey again,

Talked to mom and she sends her love and hope you are having a great time. Keep safe and see you soon.

Love mom through sister Donna

HI Linda,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole group. You are with some extraordinary people so I don't worry too much about you. But I have to tell you something that my dear friend told me. YOU ARE CAPABLE OF MORE THAN YOU KNOW. That goes to the whole group too! Your visiting Mt Kilimanjaro is a glimpse of proof of that. One step at a time. Stay strong.

Lots of Love,
Kami

Hi Aunt "B",
Hope this day went well for all of you. Spoke with Mom and she sends her love.
If you feel something pushing at your back, thats us! We are continuing to pray you up the mountain!
All our love, Annie

Love getting the updates. Today was Sadie's day to report Tx.Got lots of prayers as you trek on and up. can't wait to get a first hand report. L Sr.D

Hi Char, Matt & Patrick N,
Received an email from Cousin Linda, she want me to pass this along to you:

“...Tell them all that they are in my thoughts and prayers for a fun, safe and productive trip. Linda and George S “

Ok well happy walking!
Love ya Michelle N

Hi mom and dad,
I miss you. School is good. Yup. Um.....yea. Em is nice, Alex is.....well you know Alex. Had SAC today. Big math test on March 12th. Yea. Miss you whole lots. Hope you're havin' fun and are safe.

Miss you alot,
Tessa

Robin and Patrick............. we send our love! Keep on going! Love, Missy, John, Hagan and Coby!

Matt,

I told my brothers you are carrying a banner with our parents' names to the summit. They thought that was the coolest ever! All say thanks and good luck on your journey.

Can't wait to hear all about it when you are back.

Eileen

Carol Samuel
I'm getting ready to go teach prenatal education class tonight. That got me to thinking about pregnancies, and how when a gal first finds out she is pregnant, there is all this excitement and the due date seems so far away. Then as time goes on there is lots of preparation for the big event. Is that how it is with this Kili climb? Lots of excitement and LOTS of preparation for the big event? I often tell my couples that the delivery is their Olympic event. Kili is yours. The climb is the labor (good thing women don't labor as long as this climb takes) and the summit at sunrise will be the crowning glory just as the birth is at the end of labor. Never will get that OB nurse out of me. Still wearing the angel! - even at night EST. Very excited to get all the updates.

Hope all is going well. I hope the climb is everything, and more than you expected. Paul, I seen the message Sussane sent yesterday from work. I'm glad they miss you. Service Machine isn't as fun especially when talking about FLOW! Anyways, I hope everyone is holding up, and continue pushing up to the summit.
Mike/WM

Dear Tom,
Your family is all so proud of you and what you are accomplishing on this grand adventure. We are praying that all things are working together for good for you and the whole group.
Love,
Greg, Alison, Audrey, Lysette, & Mary

Updates are GREAT. I have a question.Will the updates include an underware change feature? or was that just an aside ? We know Matt! Couldn't pass that one up. D. LOL

Hey Esther!
Steve and I and Sam King (Diane's husband ) are here in Corn Hill having a nice supper on a cold and snowy night in upstate NY. We are thinking of you and Diane and what a wonderful experience you are having and what an inspiration you are to us! I still remember all the times in Spin class during your treatment and how we counted down the weeks! Looking forward to re-connecting with you and doing some biking when you get back and hearing ALL about your wonderful experience! We have EVERY confidence BOTH you and Diane WILL SUMMIT!!!
Take care and God bless!
Jan Gates, Steve Baldwin and Sam King

Mount Kilimanjaro, Yes Sir. One "K", Two "I"'s, an "L" and a "manjaro", Yes Sir. Hope that the climb is going well. It's great to hear that guy changed his underwear, HA HA. Just listening to mystery train and thinking about you and Robin.

Peace and good health,

Dave

Following the progress on the website. Must be an awesome experience. Keep on treking!
Nadine and Walt

Hope you are doing well. I was inspired by your climb so I went up stairs today for the first time in a week. No altitude sickness to report. Need some oxygen though. I still have to make the desent. I was wondering, can I ride the King up to the top of Kili?? Be well!!
Lol

I cannot believe the amount of support shown on these blogs! What an inspiration you and your team are for not only us your family and friends but to all the cancer survivors out there. I know you must be quite aways up and reaching the summit any time now. I know you will make it! I know you are pushing yourself to the limit, or close to it, just keep thinking one foot in front of the other. Keep on climbing! I love you. We are praying for you and your friends there.

Hi Tina, Dad & I love keeping up with your trek up the mountain hope it continues to go well for evryone as you climb. The mission was at Chruch this week and everybody was checking on you, everyone is very proud of you and can't wait to hear your stories and see your pictures. Pat and girls are doing great, they had dinner here last night. Sara pretty much hung with her Grandpa and uncles yesterday after school. Abby & Erin came with me. I heard all about their red book and the cards. Honey, your somehting else. Enjoy, stay safe and we'll keep you all in our prayers.

Love Mom & Dad

Bonnie, Jim and Tom and all the rest of the climbers
I am thinking of all of you every day when I come to this site to hear where you are. I wish I could have been there with you all. But it was not to be so you can tell me all about how wonderful it was when you return.
Suzie

Ok Patrick you know how goofy/quirky I can be so hear it goes… As Diana Ross or Marvin Gaye sang it but with a twist - I changed some of the words….

"Ain't no mountain high enough 'Cause baby, There ain't no mountain high enough…. To keep me from getting to [the top] [You will] Remember [this] day… 'Cause baby, There ain't no mountain high enough… To keep [you] from getting to [the top] No wind, no rain [Your] love is alive Way down in [your] heart…Although we are miles apart [We are here routing for you] Don't you know that There ain't no mountain high enough…. No wind, No rain, Or winter's cold. Can't stop me baby. oooo baby Cause you are my goal…. Ain’t no mountain high enough…"

Well hope you get my point… it’s late here and I am off to bed and it's about 8 am your time. So as you keep moving to the top… remember…Ain't no mountain high enough! Go get ‘em! I love you!
Michelle & Kiernan

Hi Dad, we love you and are cheering you on 100%!!! Can't wait to see pictures. Love, Deb, Mike & Kids

Hello from Dale City, Virginia!

We think about you everyday climbing "Kili". Had a great trip to Florida with Mary, Audry and Lysette last week. Had lunch with your Mother one day. Can't wait to hear about your "Adventure in Africa!"

Love and Support, Jane and Gabe Gutierrez

Hi! Everything is great here - finally got the driveway cleared! Thinking of you and the others and trying to imagine what's happening there. Not long now and you'll be standing on what seems like the top of the world! My thoughts are with you. Good luck and be safe!
Lots of love, Bonnie

Hi Patrick, Well it is Thursday A.M. here and you are most likely getting ready for dinner... I was wondering if you can see Orion in the night skies of Africa. I remember when you taught about the constellation... the stars there must be incredible and you must feel like you can reach up and touch them now that you are so high up on the mountain. Enjoy God’s beauty and wonder! I looked up Orion on the web and it says that the Orion's Belt is called Drie Konings (Three Kings) by Afrikaans speakers in South Africa... I know you are located in East Africa, just south of the equator but do they call it that in Tanzania? Well the challenge must be kicking in now that the air is thinning... but I know you can do it! You have more strength then you realize. Sending you love and that extra push - I know you can, I know you can! Write in your journal all of it. Give my love to Char, Matt, Robin, Patrick & Todd......and everyone else! We love you Patrick!
Michelle & Kiernan

Enjoy your climb. We're thinking of you.
We expect lots of stories and photos at our department meeting.

Good Luck
Town of Bristol

Hi You two,
Well, it was 6 degrees outside this morning. I don't think you are at that temperature yet, and hope you don't get that cold! The sun is shining now and I am thinking of you two watching it set in the west while it shines here in Canandaigua. Everyone is asking about you all, and praying for the entire JOI team. It is quite the education for some as, prior to this, they didn't even know where Tanzania was! The excitement here for you all is extraordinary. Just know that I love you both and can't wait to hear the stories, see the pictures and hug you both. Just remember to keep breathing!! All my love, Janet (MOM)

Hiya' guys,
Hope you all are feeling well and strong on this 4th (going into fifth) day. We can only imagine what you are experiencing. The girls are GREAT. I'm lovin' it! Get a good night's sleep and may tomorrow bring even more beauty and wonder for you all. Love, Barb

Ned...
Do you need deodorant on a mountain? I would think any smells would be blown right off you.... Don't spare the underwear...We can take up a collection for more when you come back.
We are DELIGHTED that all is going so well.....
Letitia, Laura,Larry & Carolyn; :)

Love from Rochester! It was 3 degrees this morning, my windshield wipers broke, just another typical day of Rochester in the winter! I'm real proud of you!

Love,
Michelle C

Robin, it was so great to hear you today!!!! and to know that you are getting our messages!!! We had another great day and have a pretty big day planned for tomorrow. Annalie has been invited to take a class along with other 2s tomorrow at the new My Gym that opened here in Waldorf. Then we go to pick up Bobbie from the Metro - she wanted to spend some time with Annalie too - didn't want me to have all the fun. Oh, just wanted you to know, the TV has not been on once. (Who has time?) This afternoon I turned it on to take a look at the weather report and when the picture came on, Annalie said, "That's Oprah!" No TV, huh? heehee.

When you get to the top, be sure to say hi to your Nana. I know she'll be watching you. I am so proud of the two of you. Take care of each other, be safe, and enjoy your grand adventure. (I had to look twice at the picture - didn't recognize Matt with his beard!!! Char looks beautiful as always!)

XXOO,
Mom

We are thinking of you daily and trying to telepathically send you strength, stamina and oxygen. I would have included warmth but it's below zero here this morning. And what's this I hear about a backpack dance? How come you never showed US? To you and your group we say - Good Luck and Keep it up!
Kim and Fred Stresing