tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post8466835620161527036..comments2023-09-04T01:54:10.259+12:00Comments on KAT Activities of Daily Living: My DarlingKAT ADL'Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18207087848010028220noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-68147099093907701712013-05-06T21:06:36.038+12:002013-05-06T21:06:36.038+12:00Dear Kat - hand on my heart for you, Gary and your...Dear Kat - hand on my heart for you, Gary and your children. I only met Gary a few times; the love and good humour between you was strikingly present. What a tough journey you have been on together, and how courageously you walked alongside. Sending you love, light and strength, Claire xoClaire Beynonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00005365677016923903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-49851563691010833182013-05-02T17:46:00.481+12:002013-05-02T17:46:00.481+12:00So sorry to hear about Gary. He was a great man. O...So sorry to hear about Gary. He was a great man. Our thoughts and love were with you today. Love Chris, Emma, Ellie, Olivia,Kate MeynellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-20569844640013841362013-05-02T04:25:34.662+12:002013-05-02T04:25:34.662+12:00Kat, much love from afar and from the past. I am ...Kat, much love from afar and from the past. I am devastated to hear your news. All of my memories of Gary are fun filled, life filled ones. (Wacky wacky sports days came into my head today). I am so happy to see that you have so many people full of love around you to help you through this. Accept their support - you deserve it. Deanne, Sudesh, Madison and PiperxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-76905030585499654902013-05-02T00:27:06.107+12:002013-05-02T00:27:06.107+12:00This has been inspiring example of adversity match...This has been inspiring example of adversity matched with tremendous courage and willpower. Kat, it is timely to recognise your role in this struggle to deal with such daunting challenges on a day-to-day basis for such a time period. And for both of you to share with family, friends and colleagues your experiences in this public way has been generous and illuminating. <br /><br />We can see what an enthusiastic and committed family man that Gary was, and how enriched your lives must have been with these experiences of emotional highs and lows. You have reminded all on the things that really matter in the time we have been given. GEBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448407275763977610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-83512477920388564022013-04-30T00:15:44.902+12:002013-04-30T00:15:44.902+12:00Hi Kat - both my family and the Enabling family ha...Hi Kat - both my family and the Enabling family have been following your journey with Gary intently and we're all terribly sad with the news. Gary was a man who always challenged us and inspired us to do great things, and this world is lucky to have had him. We will always remember to think outside the box, to challenge the status quo, to try harder and to love life and new experiences thanks to Gary. All our love - Sarah, Ryan & the team xxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-18189459631041258262013-04-29T11:57:46.768+12:002013-04-29T11:57:46.768+12:00Hello Kat- so sorry to read about your husband I h...Hello Kat- so sorry to read about your husband I have been following your blogs along with Gary's for some time from Canada. My husband to has been on this wild journey with sarcoma since Dec 2009. It has given me a great amount of support to read your family's stories. Gary like David ( my husband) had an amazing way of dealing with this brutal cancer in such a possible manner.<br />Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Thank you again for sharing. Mary Louise .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178345917997179567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-1867905089803128782013-04-28T19:05:58.464+12:002013-04-28T19:05:58.464+12:00Hi Kat - Sarah Evans from the Microsoft Fiji trip ...Hi Kat - Sarah Evans from the Microsoft Fiji trip here. Matt told me about Gary's illness last year. We were just gutted for you both. Such beautiful, fun people the pair of you. You both left such a mark on us. What a team! I have followed your blog weekly and have been in awe that you still manage to write so beautifully (with such refreshing honesty) through such challenging times. I swear, between you both you've inspired a legion out here in cyber space. I have no doubt Gary will get the fantastic send off he deserves. We will be raising our glasses here in Auckland in salute of him. Much love and hugs to you and your family for the ooming weeks and months ahead. Sarah & Matt Evans xxooSarah and Matt Evansnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-80064556061507411712013-04-28T16:30:48.127+12:002013-04-28T16:30:48.127+12:00I have read and reread your comments a few times a...I have read and reread your comments a few times as some things get missed. Thank you all so much for your kind and encouraging words.It really is lovely seeing all the lives gary has touched and the care and concern shown here.xxKAT ADL'Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207087848010028220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-39962131837097980142013-04-28T16:25:36.404+12:002013-04-28T16:25:36.404+12:00Mike I do remember you and the evening,It was a pl...Mike I do remember you and the evening,It was a pleasure to meet you.thank you for your kind words, I also remember you talking to Gary about your brother,xxKAT ADL'Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207087848010028220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-83094432216377764362013-04-28T15:42:14.798+12:002013-04-28T15:42:14.798+12:00Kat,
You may remember me, I came to your house wi...Kat,<br /><br />You may remember me, I came to your house with Nicolas Birch late last year. I remember how amazed I was at the kindness you and Gary offered me, a great meal, kind words, and great conversation. It was most amazing to me because I was a total stranger and your family was going through so much at the time. What was most amazing to me was the wonderful conversation I had with Gary. I really feel privileged to have met him. As a stranger in a chance meeting, he shared so many great things with me. Without a doubt, a chance meeting for a couple of hours that I will never forget in my lifetime. Thank you.<br /><br />MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-23275157756282031252013-04-27T12:29:33.796+12:002013-04-27T12:29:33.796+12:00Kat Im so sorry to hear of Gary... Wow he just kep...Kat Im so sorry to hear of Gary... Wow he just kept on going eh amazing he was and because he had you right there with him and his beautiful kids...I know you have lots of support, am sending much love and the biggest of hugs for you all... You are an amazing woman and Im coming to see you one day XXXXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-31567459610467455122013-04-27T01:13:30.426+12:002013-04-27T01:13:30.426+12:00This is very sad news Kat,my warmest thoughts are ...This is very sad news Kat,my warmest thoughts are with you and the chicks, you rare and amazing bird. Hazelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-41334533076219930842013-04-26T23:16:55.330+12:002013-04-26T23:16:55.330+12:00Thinking of you kat, Hana Mac and zac!
All my love...Thinking of you kat, Hana Mac and zac!<br />All my love to you guys!<br />Your always and forever in my thoughts Gary!<br />Lots of love and hugs, Georgia xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-90715781524046224852013-04-26T21:06:58.303+12:002013-04-26T21:06:58.303+12:00Your faith is your strength now Kat and I know tha...Your faith is your strength now Kat and I know that God has you, Hana, Kenzie and Zak in his arms. As you say farewell to Gary for the time being, others are reaching out to welcome him home. God bless you all - Rosemary and NicholasRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914666929367998628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-46128037007763940382013-04-26T20:38:26.676+12:002013-04-26T20:38:26.676+12:00So sorry to hear this Kat. You have all been very...So sorry to hear this Kat. You have all been very brave. Thinking of you all, Miree, Reef, Bella, Alex and NickIPM Globalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16567460086675578295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-67872120342853554302013-04-26T20:30:30.759+12:002013-04-26T20:30:30.759+12:00Sending love and thoughts all the way down the ota...Sending love and thoughts all the way down the otago peninsula to you all. Kia kaha kat, hana, maca n zac. You remain one of the most beautiful families i know. Peace and love sacchi xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-38501647552529859502013-04-26T19:26:01.161+12:002013-04-26T19:26:01.161+12:00Dear Kat, Arihana, Mackenzie and Zach, our love an...Dear Kat, Arihana, Mackenzie and Zach, our love and thoughts are with you all. Thank you for bravely sharing your journey with such honesty, sadness, humour and above all, grace. We will continue to hold you in our prayers as this journey continues. I hope that in some small way the overwhelming love of your friends and family sustains you all in the days ahead. Gary was an absolute gentleman and will be sadly missed. Sharon, Greg, Sean, Reuben, Liam and Emilie Cook xoxoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-79994305042977560872013-04-26T18:59:57.029+12:002013-04-26T18:59:57.029+12:00Unconditional love to you all. Very sad to read th...Unconditional love to you all. Very sad to read this. Found out from Cat a few minutes ago.Love to you all.xxx<br />Callum,Cat, and HughAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-29515149312528615742013-04-26T18:28:53.704+12:002013-04-26T18:28:53.704+12:00Darling Kat, Anna let me know, but I wanted to com...Darling Kat, Anna let me know, but I wanted to come here and see your own words too. Thinking and praying and sending you so much love all day and tonight. For you and the whanau...From Jo and Anna and David and Matt xxxxxxxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-10694354209659240622013-04-26T16:39:51.529+12:002013-04-26T16:39:51.529+12:00So sad for you all. Thinking of you and sending hu...So sad for you all. Thinking of you and sending hugs. <br />Love from Tessa & Vic xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-14140626118708861522013-04-26T16:29:31.665+12:002013-04-26T16:29:31.665+12:00So sorry for your loss Kat. Our thoughts are with...So sorry for your loss Kat. Our thoughts are with you and the kids.<br />Andrew & Kirst TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-43046698215026746482013-04-26T16:28:53.572+12:002013-04-26T16:28:53.572+12:00Dear Kat, So sorry to hear the news just now - not...Dear Kat, So sorry to hear the news just now - nothing eases that moment even though it was not unexpected. May you all know God's presence surrounding you right now and in the days and weeks to come. Take comfort from knowing that Gary has just gone on ahead and you will be reunited one day. Much love and hugs, Rachael. XXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-1009954135945304972013-04-26T15:47:07.805+12:002013-04-26T15:47:07.805+12:00My dear friend, I am so sorry for your loss. I am ...My dear friend, I am so sorry for your loss. I am holding you near and dear to my heart. Sending love to you and yours. xoRuth W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-21580638726846448422013-04-26T15:03:12.797+12:002013-04-26T15:03:12.797+12:00Dear Lovely Kat ... my thoughts, love and prayers ...Dear Lovely Kat ... my thoughts, love and prayers are with you ... Gary fly free ... you are safely home in the arms of our awesome God. <br /><br />KrysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5283215767064450045.post-84245805283649763372013-04-26T14:56:24.937+12:002013-04-26T14:56:24.937+12:00dear Kathryn and family.
Mervyn and I just want yo...dear Kathryn and family.<br />Mervyn and I just want you to know we are thinking of you all constantly as you deal with the loss of precious Gary. Kathryn you have been so courageous, loving and caring of Gary in the journey he has been taking. We will no doubt see you soon, but love and strength for the next few days as you deal with all that it brings. If we can do anything at all just ask. Much love Aunty Helen and Uncle Mervyn<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com