3-time Cancer Survivor’s Letter to Pearl Jam

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  • Elderly Woman Behind The Count
    Elderly Woman Behind The Count Posts: 111
    This was a beautiful read. Thank you for sharing it with us & I wish you all the best.
    FUCK CANCER!
  • PP49889
    PP49889 Posts: 133
    Elderly Woman Behind The Count said:
    This was a beautiful read. Thank you for sharing it with us & I wish you all the best.
    FUCK CANCER!
    Thank you!  fuck cancer, indeed!
  • -Buru-
    -Buru- Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,292
    What a beautiful post and positive attitude. Always keep fighting. I hope they play Long Road for you in Wrigley. 

    I am just a dreamer, but you are just a dream...
    If I knew where it was I would take you there.

  • PP49889
    PP49889 Posts: 133
    -Buru- said:
    What a beautiful post and positive attitude. Always keep fighting. I hope they play Long Road for you in Wrigley. 

    Thank you!
  • PP49889
    PP49889 Posts: 133
    Thank you!
  • No Coder
    No Coder Brisbane Posts: 1,126
    Man, what a read! Thank you for your words.

    My wife is a survivor of breast cancer and there's not a day that goes by that I am not grateful for the support we received from strangers who know the long road. Our family and friends were a fantastic support, but the words of support from strangers who understand the battle was uplifting. Music is such a healer, and whilst I didn't have cancer, Pearl Jam's music helped me be strong and focus on being a rock for my wife.

    Keep living life and enjoy Wrigley! I'll be listening from Australia
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me

    *BEC, Brisbane, March 1995
    *BEC, Brisbane, March 1998
    *BEC, Brisbane, November 2006
    *QSAC, Brisbane November 2009
    *EV Solo, QPAC, Brisbane March 10 and 12 2011
    *Big Day Out, Gold Coast, 19 Jan 2014
    *EV Solo, QPAC, Brisbane, 22,23 & 25 Feb 2014
  • PP49889
    PP49889 Posts: 133
    No Coder said:
    Man, what a read! Thank you for your words.

    My wife is a survivor of breast cancer and there's not a day that goes by that I am not grateful for the support we received from strangers who know the long road. Our family and friends were a fantastic support, but the words of support from strangers who understand the battle was uplifting. Music is such a healer, and whilst I didn't have cancer, Pearl Jam's music helped me be strong and focus on being a rock for my wife.

    Keep living life and enjoy Wrigley! I'll be listening from Australia
    Congratulations to your wife and to you!   Thank you for the kind words!  Prayers of continued good health for your family!   
  • jjflash
    jjflash Posts: 5,037
    Peter, 
    Thanks for eloquently sharing your story reminding us how important are hope and gratitude. Your abundant possession of both is inspiring. 
    Looking forward to sharing the '18 Wrigley experience :smiley::rock_on:
    David
  • ledvedderman
    ledvedderman Posts: 7,762
    Great letter, man. Last night (before I saw your wonderful post here) I decided that I would type up and snail mail it to the band to let them know how big of a part they’ve played in my life, but especially in my new life with MS. Songs have new meaning and sometimes they’re the only thing that get me out of bed. So cheers to you in your fight. We all got your back. 
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    http://www.reverbnation.com/brianzilm
  • PP49889
    PP49889 Posts: 133
    jjflash said:
    Peter, 
    Thanks for eloquently sharing your story reminding us how important are hope and gratitude. Your abundant possession of both is inspiring. 
    Looking forward to sharing the '18 Wrigley experience :smiley::rock_on:
    David
    Thank you for kind words, David.  Enjoy Wrigley!
  • PP49889
    PP49889 Posts: 133
    ledvedderman said:
    Great letter, man. Last night (before I saw your wonderful post here) I decided that I would type up and snail mail it to the band to let them know how big of a part they’ve played in my life, but especially in my new life with MS. Songs have new meaning and sometimes they’re the only thing that get me out of bed. So cheers to you in your fight. We all got your back. 
    Sorry to hear of the MS diagnosis.  Write the letter.   I’ve found writing this post to be very cathartic. I’ll see you on the long road, friend.  
  • ledvedderman
    ledvedderman Posts: 7,762
    PP49889 said:
    ledvedderman said:
    Great letter, man. Last night (before I saw your wonderful post here) I decided that I would type up and snail mail it to the band to let them know how big of a part they’ve played in my life, but especially in my new life with MS. Songs have new meaning and sometimes they’re the only thing that get me out of bed. So cheers to you in your fight. We all got your back. 
    Sorry to hear of the MS diagnosis.  Write the letter.   I’ve found writing this post to be very cathartic. I’ll see you on the long road, friend.  
    Thanks man. I’ll absolutely write the letter. If you say it’s cathartic, then I’m going to do it. Best to you, man. Always keep us up to date with how you’re doing. Some of the most caring and wonderful people I’ve ever come across in life have been people from this board. Keep fighting the good fight. We’re all rooting for you. 
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    http://www.reverbnation.com/brianzilm
  • PP49889
    PP49889 Posts: 133
    ledvedderman said:
    PP49889 said:
    ledvedderman said:
    Great letter, man. Last night (before I saw your wonderful post here) I decided that I would type up and snail mail it to the band to let them know how big of a part they’ve played in my life, but especially in my new life with MS. Songs have new meaning and sometimes they’re the only thing that get me out of bed. So cheers to you in your fight. We all got your back. 
    Sorry to hear of the MS diagnosis.  Write the letter.   I’ve found writing this post to be very cathartic. I’ll see you on the long road, friend.  
    Thanks man. I’ll absolutely write the letter. If you say it’s cathartic, then I’m going to do it. Best to you, man. Always keep us up to date with how you’re doing. Some of the most caring and wonderful people I’ve ever come across in life have been people from this board. Keep fighting the good fight. We’re all rooting for you. 
    Good!  I will be sure to update.  We are all rooting for you, too!
  • PP49889
    PP49889 Posts: 133
    Thank you
  • juddboz80
    juddboz80 Posts: 2,141
    Amazing journey....Thanks for sharing! It’s amazing how many of us look to this band for inspiration! 
    Cant buy what i want cause its free....
  • PP49889
    PP49889 Posts: 133
    juddboz80 said:
    Amazing journey....Thanks for sharing! It’s amazing how many of us look to this band for inspiration! 
    Thank you!
  • BJ83054
    BJ83054 Posts: 1
    I have said it many times before, and will continue to say it. You are my hero. Your positivity and strength is amazing. I am so glad that I have been a part of your PJ experience. Have a great time in Wrigley, will be thinking of you in Seattle and Missoula!

    Brent  
  • PP49889
    PP49889 Posts: 133
    BJ83054 said:
    I have said it many times before, and will continue to say it. You are my hero. Your positivity and strength is amazing. I am so glad that I have been a part of your PJ experience. Have a great time in Wrigley, will be thinking of you in Seattle and Missoula!

    Brent  
    Thanks, Jenkins!  Enjoy the shows!
  • PP49889
    PP49889 Posts: 133
    Thank you!
  • PP49889
    PP49889 Posts: 133
    jpdannabelle said:
    Best of luck my friend. You have faced adversity and fear head on and came out a winner. At some point in life everyone walks that long road. Your story should inspire everyone to keep walking and never give up. Enjoy the show this summer. 
    Thank you, friend!

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