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Dear Fods, Cods, and every other wonderful person who has been keeping up with my mom's blog:
hey everyone its joe or i guess joey to most i never usually post but today is a very special day. Today my mom made it downstairs!!!! She has really been working so hard on the steps and knows its a big obstacle but just totally crushed them and hung out downstairs for about an hour. She was delighted to see her downstairs finally and was so happy about the living room, thanks ron and mary G., and also noticed the beautiful mirror and stitching job that cod eileen sent a while back. Then when she felt tired she trucked back up the steps with very little effort and is now resting in her own bed!! I must admit that the last week i was nervous with jess being gone(shes kind of like our teams franchise player), woops sorry mikey, but the progress my mom has made is unreal. Each day she does a little more and its paying off big time shes eating regularly now and is constantly getting stronger. As you all know i have always been a momma's boy but i am in total awe of her fight,drive,determination,and her ability to stay positive in the darkest days. There was a time in my life that i thought i was tough, now seeing my mom claw her way back like she has, yea im not so tough! The women is amazing, shes my hero and the past few days have just proven the fact that there isnt an ounce of quit in her.
My mom asked me to thank you all for everything, for the blogs, cards, food, calls, prayers, and all of the encouragement all the time. I am not real good with words but i think all of you are a big part of the reason she just doesnt quit, RELENTLESS, is a great word, and all of you have been relentless with the support the love the uplifting words your all amazing and from the bottom of my heart i thank each one of you. Reading the blog puts a smile on my moms face every time and it lifts the rest of us up too so again thank you all so much we love you all and cannot say it enough times how much all of the beautiful messages mean to us and do for my mom. SHE IS BACK!!!!!!!! and with christmas right around the corner i think the best christmas present ever has already been given to all of us, another one with our hero who remembers three years ago when the doctors told us 3 months. lol i dont think they had any idea who they were dealing with and how stubborn she is aunt kris i think im seeping, oh well tears of joy
thank you all sooooo much i love you all and cannot wait for the celebration cause oh yea theres gonna be a party!!
joey and Debbie
posted by Joe @ 5:24 PM
48 Comments:
Joey, what AWESOME news!!!! and what a beautiful post.... you are a great kid and the love and support and amazing care you have given to your Mom along with your Dad and Mike and Jessie is the reason your Mom is such a fighter. I've always said your Mom was a truly amazing woman and she proves me right each and every day of her courageous battle.
Give Debbie a HUGE hug and lots of love to all the Teklits clan. You guys are an inspiration to us all. Family is everything!
Love,
Patty
Debbie,
We should film you going up the steps with the Rocky theme playing the background! Da, da,daaaa da, da, daaaaaa...
You're awesome. Still praying hard!
xoxoMEG
Dear Joey, your Mom has always been an amazing person, the way she has handled this illness is truly inspiring, she's a hero to all of us. You're right, this is the best Xmas present to all of us who love your Mom so much! You guys are all wonderful!!!! We love you all, mary and ron
Joey.....I am so happy that I have tears of joy. What WONDERFUL NEWS!!
Debbie you are my hero too. You are an incredible woman...oh yes it has been said over and over again but you are my inspiration.
When I am having a bad day or want to complain I think about you and it makes me realize I have nothing to complain about....and trust me many times do I think about all you and your family have been thru and it makes me move forward real quick. Joey by the way your are a good writer what you wrote was so touching and I could feel all the love and admiration thru your sweet words...I am so glad to hear that Debbie is starting to feel so much better. God is Great. Well this blog made my day you do not know how happy this makes me. I am going to really dance tonight with Mackenzie.... Continued good thoughts and prayers are coming your way. Love to all!
Love,
Donna,Chuck,Wyatt and Mackenzie
Joey,
Thanks for the great,great news. Your mother is one of the most amazing and kindest persons we have ever known. She has helped so many people over the years and is a real hero and inspiration to many.
Lots of love,
Ruthann and John
Joey,, just thinking of you writing this wonderful blog in that muscular body of yours is enough to make me weep...You and your family are such wonderful people.. you put the "fam" in family!
Debbie.. im so glad you made it downstairs!! That is wonderful news...i hope the pain has subsided and that you really start feeling better every minute!!
We all have so much to be thnakful for this thanksgiving.. Joey.. thank you for the wonderful blog.. Deb.. keep the eating and walking and get that strenght up!!
Prayers continue.. love.. mdf
Joey,, just thinking of you writing this wonderful blog in that muscular body of yours is enough to make me weep...You and your family are such wonderful people.. you put the "fam" in family!
Debbie.. im so glad you made it downstairs!! That is wonderful news...i hope the pain has subsided and that you really start feeling better every minute!!
We all have so much to be thnakful for this thanksgiving.. Joey.. thank you for the wonderful blog.. Deb.. keep the eating and walking and get that strenght up!!
Prayers continue.. love.. mdf
Hi Debbie,
I now know what makes me read the blog more than daily (except during the dark days, then once was enough!). Joey, I do not usually write on the blog, but today, I am yelling shouts of joy over to Tennis Way!! Joey- Your blog has made me cry and today I know that another miracle has happened for you Debbie!!!! All of us are inspired by your Amazing Grace and anything is possible. You have proven that and more!
All my love to all the T's and hooray for you Debbie!!!
Love,
Cindy G.
Jeez Joey-you brought me to tears!Debbie, it's incredible the progress you have made. I'm so happy for you and your family. Don't try to do too much too fast though, before you know it you'll be baking x-mas cookies.
Thanks for keeping us informed. As sad as I was 4 weeks ago I'm that happy now, well you know what I mean.
Take care,
Love,
Betty
Joey,
thanks so much for the update on your mom. this is the best news. Your mom is an awesome person. My love to you all. Give your mom a big hug for me.
love, hugs, and prayers.
jean
Joey
Great post buddy, thanks for the update. So glad to hear things are looking so great for the best part of the year. Holidays are all about family time and your story trumps us all with how much love can conquer any and all. See you soon
Much Love
Brandon
Joey, you are great with words. I can picture your mother walking down those stairs. Debbie, I expect you'll want to make lunch for Kathy and me any day now. You are my "miracle buddy." Lots of love, Linda Mack
Oh my god Joe I'm streaming with tears.... It's Visitor Alison here... as my 17 year old gets ready to go to Penn State I can only pray he turns out to be half the man your Mom's sons' are and I hope I am half the mother your Mom and Jess are!. I'm lost for words as I cry with happiness today. Being lost for words is not good for a motivational speaker right!!! OK,lets think... party.... get planning because THIS TIME visitor Alison is coming for real! lots and lots of love Debbie, I spent the weekend with a doctor - the Rug Doctor.. I cleaned all the carpets in my house, and as I caught myself moaning with aches and pains I thought of you, and your strength and shut my gob (Irish for mouth!).... god bless Debbie, continued recovery to you.... 3 years and going strong, thank you for staying to brighten our lives. Lots of love... Visitor Alison.
Mom-Mom,
We love you! And are so happy you got to go downstairs and see your beautiful home & freshly painted living room! Isabelle is babbling so much and saying a few words here and there... Running like a maniac.. and is learning a little sign language! I cant believe how big she is getting.. we love you very much and cant wait to see you again...
<3 always
Alli and Isabelle
Dear Joey,
Thanks for the great news! I thought Christmas was a reasonable goal for getting downstairs but your Mom said forget this "baby step" stuff and went right to walking skipping the crawling stage! She is amazing and so are YOU, Mike, and Jess too. I think along with her many friends you guys have to know how very much you have helped your Mom want to fight and get well with the love and care you have all provided. THANK YOU! It's nice to be a part of your Mom's and your families miracle this Thanksgiving.....
Please give your Mom my love. Donna K. (Happy thoughts and Hugs and Kisses from the boys too)
"Cel-e-brate Good Times! Come on!"
I'm sorry but that Kool and the Gang song was all I could think of after reading your wonderful blog, Joey.
Check it out FOD's and let's bust a move for Chizzie. I have a feeling she'll be busting her own moves by Christmas!
Celebration
I love how your mom "totally crushed' those stairs and got downstairs. I know how much she wanted to see her 'new living room'.
This is just fantastic news.
And to be back in her own bed!!!
You guys are the best medicine ever. And Chizzie, I knew you weren't through with us!
You are an amazing woman, mother and friend and I love you, love you, love you.
Joey:
OMG! Got a text from Meredith that there was a new blog and she was so giddy with the news of Debbie making it down the stairs.
We live at our house for news from 912. Debbie is now the topic at work with my co-workers reading the blog for updates and in many ways --- inspiration!
Joey it is even better hearing from you the admiration you have for the strides you mother has made. Remember the T-men +1 woman have made her comeback even more attainable by the outstanding care you have been giving her.
Debbie --- I am so glad you made it downstairs to see the sampler. That made my heart jump for joy!
You guys are all the best.
Love to all of the Teklits & Khouri's. COD Eileen
Hey Joe,
Great news! Audrey, my brother, and I have been thinking a lot about your mom, you, and your family. I remember those days that you talked about, when you thought you were tough...just because you could make a bale at Genuardi's faster than Tommy Rizzo. Well, your mom has you beat.
Andrew McCarthy
Genuardi ID# 21430
West Point Store #11
I started watching Joel Osteen(a pastor) a few months ago.I have always believed in angels and prayer.Joel often says a setback is a setup for a comeback and Debbie with all your fsmily,cods,fods etc.we are all marching behind you pushing you along,you truely are an extroadinary sister,friend,etc,I love you sooo much,hang in there,.Your best days are ahead.
Love,
Pam
ps..Joey that was some blog,you guys are all amazing.
I am a friend of Eileen's from Lexington. Ann and my mom, Eleanor were great friends. Eileen keeps me in touch and I check your blog regularly. I feel like we are all family. I have read both your ups and downs with tears of sadness and tears of gladness! Keep up the great work and you remain in my thoughts and prayers. Connie Allspaw Selin
Deb, you're amazing! As is your family.
I think of you every minute, hoping that you continue with that feisty spirit and determination.
The flag is still flapping, and I think of you each time I walk up my doorstep.
Keep up the good work.... you're Wonder Woman!
Love Lizzie
Hi honey-
Hope this finds you...downstairs! Seriously tho, I've been doing the happy dance and thinking of you since reading Joey's post.
Hope all is well today and that you are resting comfortably, eating good and rebuilding your strength.
I've been a little frantic here. Running around trying to get Mr. Hal ready for his trip to Ireland for a board meeting (Visitor Alison!) and the UK, where he makes a presentation at some conference. I'll meet up with him in London on Friday and we'll be spending our Thanksgiving there. (my name is mud in Ohio)
You know what it made me think of? The time you went to London to meet Joe during his law school days. For some reason, you got ready to leave at my house. Can't remember exactly why, but I can still see you in my mind's eye like it was yesterday. You wanted to be extra cute when you met up with Joe - he had been gone all summer! You looked so adorable. Do you remember what you were wearing? I do! ha-ha.
You had on a black, sleeveless dress that tied at the waist. It had a small standup collar trimmed in red. Your shoes were a pair of black espadrille sandals and a red bangle was on your wrist. (don't remember your purse...hmm.) Your hair was curled and so cute and your eyes just sparkled. You were so excited about the trip and seeing Joe again.
It's funny the things you remember, isn't it?
I love you honey. Hope reading this makes you think of that London trip and makes you smile!
I'm thinking of you and sending you big vibes, honey. I know your climb out of that big hole is frustrating and moving way too slow for you. You know what 'they' say - patience is a virtue that highly adorns women."
Which also brings us to today's word.
Patience
I am patient, kind, and loving.
A tiny seed must be nurtured and given time to develop into its full potential. I, too, develop in my own time, producing the fruits of Spirit I am meant to produce.
I remember to be patient with myself, allowing time for my God-given talents to be revealed. Words from a familiar prayer help me remain calm and assured:
Prayer of Faith
I now am wise, I now am true,
Patient, kind, and loving too. All things I am, can do, and be,
Through Christ, the Truth that is in me.
Saying this prayer reminds me that the loving presence of God within gives me the wisdom and strength to meet any situation.
"But as for that in the good soil, these are the ones who, when they hear the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patient endurance."--Luke 8:15
P.S. Pammy is that you?
Yes Kris,
I finally got my own computer at work.
Pam
WHAT GREAT NEWS. Debbie you are the greatest. I hope I have your strength if I ever need it. What a trooper. You have such a great family taking care of you and never giving up - and you never give up too - keep up the spirits and make this holiday the best you ever had. As Patty said your family is truly an inspiration to all of us. Way to go. Keep going - girl there is no heights you can't reach. Love Shelly
WOW
Yesterday hearing Debbie's "voice" and today hearing the news from Joey. WOW is all I can say. My jaw has dropped and I am also seeping a bit. Absolutely wonderful news. Debbie you ARE a hero. And so is the entire Teklits family. AMAZING! Love, love, love to all of you.
Love, hugs and kisses,
Beth
Joey,
thank you for the great news on your mom!!! Deb, we are all cheering the news that you continue to recover!! (even if my Penn State guys had a little stumble a week ago..) You are a true inspiration to us all!
Love,
Rick, Phyllis, Steph and Shane
Visitor Allison, if you ever need a tour of the "Harvard of the Mountains" (Penn State) just let me know...but be warned, after the trip your favorite colors might just be blue and white....
Joey I loved your BLOG. And Miss Debbie - what can I say. I know exactly how you felt to get downstairs and see the rest of the house. I felt the same way when I finaly got upstairs after my illness and saw Stefie's bedroom that we redecorated for the wedding.
You are back and we're all so happy to hear the news.
Donna Tea Bags
Debbie and Family,
In a post above, Connie talks about tears of sadness and tears of gladness...geez, don’t we all know exactly what she means! The last two posts here--Friday evening’s post dictated by Debbie and Sunday evening’s post written by Joey--certainly have brought on the tears of gladness!
This past Friday night was a beautiful one here in central Florida...the temperature was in the mid-70s; fluffy white clouds filled the western sky, creating a glorious sunset; the eastern sky was almost crystal clear, as the nearly-full moon began its ascent. I was on a short walk with Neillie, our little ShihTzu, and we were almost home when the eastern sky lit up with an orange glow. I stood on the sidewalk in front of our house watching the Space Shuttle, Endeavour, rise into the night sky on its journey to the International Space Station. What a thrill it was to see that bright red/orange tail for nearly two minutes, before the spacecraft turned east and over the Atlantic Ocean; I had a chill running up my spine, a lump in my throat, tears in my eyes. We’ve seen eleven (I think) shuttle launches since moving to Florida, and they never cease to amaze me. Then, a few hours later this same Friday night, I logged onto the computer and read your post, Debbie; the chills and lump in the throat returned, and tears of gladness ran down my cheeks. The tears were back again on Sunday after reading your post, Joey. Oh, Debbie, you really are relentless...how astonishing your determination and how tremendous your efforts at healing! Oh, Joe, Jessie, Joey, Mike, you truly are a wonderful family...how incredible your devotion and care! More than any old Space Shuttle launch, the entire Teklits family is amazing!!!
My granddaughter, Kaitie, has a black tee shirt with white lettering that reads, “Come to the dark side, we have cookies!” No doubt, Debbie, it’s a very good thing you don’t remember much of being on the dark side, but is it possible you discovered cookies there?!? Guaranteed, they wouldn’t be nearly as good as those famous Debbie Teklits’ Chocolate Chip Cookies (which, by the way, Lari and Deidra have spent nearly twenty years attempting to replicate…never with much success)!!!
This evening, when he walked through the door and smelled something delicious cooking, Tim thought he’d walked into the wrong house!!! I haven’t baked this tasty meal for many years, but, with a nip in the air here and constant thoughts of you, Debbie Teklits’ Chicken Cheese Rolls seemed just the perfect thing to enjoy for dinner!!! There was a bit of trouble, when I couldn’t find my meat mallet and had to use my mother’s very old one (circa 1942!); I worried the metal mallet part would fly off the scared wooden handle, and tears of sadness filled my eyes for a moment when I thought of my mother and her using this simple kitchen tool so many years ago.
Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner; if you aren’t able to prepare all your delicious dishes yourself, hopefully you’ll be able relax in your family room and supervise the baking, cooking and roasting from the comfort of your sofa! Okay, enough about food!
Debbie, each and every day we think of and pray for you. Our hopes and prayers are that...with plenty of rest, good food, wonderful loving care...you continue to improve more and more with each passing day. The Radel family will be among many others when, on Thanksgiving Day (and every day, really), we thank God for blessings given you and yours.
With love,
Linda
Amazing news. We love you all and our prayers won't stop!
Debbie....you never cease to amaze everyone! You must be SO proud of your family & what WONDERFUL loving care they have provided you with! I'm sure you wouldn't be where you are without them! You guys should be SO proud of yourselves! Keep up the good work Debbie!! We're all still pulling for you!
Love,
Bridget
hey.........
joey-you ARE a writer...we could feel everything you wrote about-thanks!!!
seeing joe on the alley in OC on sat brought tears of joy...but that you all are keeping on-eating/moving around/probably doing a jig by now brings shouts of hallelujah! (yeh, and more tears)...
the haddonfield presbyterians are getting a taste of what debbie (wonder woman) and God together are all about. so many call to ask about you and are keeping all of you in prayer.
a minute at a time, an ounce of fluid gone at a time...go girl!
grace,peace,love, and hugs-
tony and jill
Dear Deb, I hope the good news is holding and improving. You and your family continue to be in our prayers. I'm greatful that in between your tough times, you get some relief and happiness. You all deserve it!
Love, Bob & Kay
Joey.
Thanks for posting such great news! I know it's because of you, your Dad, Jess & Mike that she is doing so well! You guys are truly amazing!
Love,
Aunt Jeanne
You are so right - they didn't know who they were dealing with. Deb - you are the strongest person I know. I don't know if you have any idea how much inspiration you give to all of us! Your life is so important to so many people. Your example on how to live it is unreal! I love you, my dear friend! Love, Cheryl Crone
Deb... hope this friday finds you stronger and feelng better... boy.. good week.. the news about you doing so much better, and Brad Pitt on Oprah!!!
Keep eating and getting that strength back.. love..mdf
Mom Mom ...
We have been busy packing and organizing for disney.. Just packed her cute little minnie outfit that her mom mom got her!!! We will be thinking about you the whole time... We love and cant wait to see you soon....
Love You,
Alli and Isabelle
Hi Deb,
Like all others I'm constantly checking in for updates. I hope you are continuing to show improvement. I can't believe Thanksgiving is this Thursday. This year has flown by. AJ and Mere got engaged in October. They are getting married Oct. 10 2009. The reception will be at White Manor CC in Malvern. They basically have everything done already. Today we are going to Kennett to look at houses with them. Now if Scott would move out we'd be back to empty nesters again. No such luck!
My grandchildren are growing like weeds. Addison weighed in at 19lbs 12 oz. for her 4 month well baby visit. She has gained 10 lbs since birth. She is such a pleasure. Usually Ethan is wonderful too. Of course if you met him at the outlets yesterday you would not think so. We must have been crazy to take two kids there. Oh well, we got a great deal on a rug for Addisons room. That's what we went for so we're happy.
I'm hoping you are enjoying this beautiful though freezing day.
Take care,
Betty
,, MY vacume cleaner blew up yesterday ... actual flames and all,, ha.. kind of scarey.. i love to vacume, so had to rush out to costco and get a new one.. not a dyson. although would love one, just too expensive this time of year.. anyways.. came home, vacumed and boy!! my old one must not have been doing much of a job.. i got up sooo much dog hair..
Deb... 4 days to thanksgiving!!Are you feeling strong enough to hang out down stairs with your family and enjoy a good thanksgiviing dinner?I sure hope hope so. i pray that you get stronger everyday!! Hope its all going well for you and all the teks..
love.. mdf
hey.......
as we leave for RI to spend thanksgiving with tony's family, we wanted you to know you ALL remain in our thoughts and prayers (and yeh, in the presbyterian prayer chain's prayers). 5 weeks and counting...God is Great!!!
of course....each of you is great in the ways you are dealing with these challenges.
hang tough...BE for each other...andgive hugs for us!
grace and peace...and thanks
tony & jill
Debbie,
Hoping your Thanksgiving is tur-ific, ha.. ha... yikes that's bad. Thinking of you. Pop Pop is doing much better, and we hope that you are too! Are you gaining back any strength?
xoxo Meg
Hey Debbie,
I'm the cook this year for Thanksgiving. Now do you take the turkey out of the plastic wrappings before you put it in the oven or what? ha! ha!
I'll be okay. Kevin will be running the kitchen on Thursday. I'll be the helper.
You guys have a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy all the leftovers (there're the best)
Love,
Donna Tea Bags
Dear Debbie and family,FODS and CODS
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Love,
Betty
Wanted to wish the Teklits family a very blessed Thanksgivng Day Holiday. Anyone who knows Debbie and all the love that surrounds her has much to be thankful for.... you, my dear Debbie, are an inspiration to us all, thank you for all that you have done for me, my family and just for being you.... the most amazing, loving individual I have ever known.... Love ya,
Happy Thanksgiving,
Love, Patty
Debbie,
Wishing you a most Happy Thanksgiving.
I am thankful for you, my friend.
love,
tessa
Hello Teklits family,
I couldn't let today go by without telling you how grateful I am for you all. Debbie you are a wonderful friend. Joe, you are our "boy toy' on our visits to the shore and we love every minute of the pampering. Jess, Joey and Mike you have proven yourselves to be the wonderful kids raised by your mom and dad. Keep it up, it's working. Thanks. Hopng you all get to gorge yourselves this Thanksgiving.
Love, hugs and kisses,
Beth
Joe, Debbie, Jessie, Joey & Mike
Just wanted to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Love,
Jeanne
Teklits,
I hope that you had a great thanksgiving. Matthew got out of my grasp and plunged his hands into big Matts mashed potatoes and pea's. Talk about a picture! A great day to be thankful...
xoxoMeg
I was kind of hoping there was a post thanksgiving blog..hint hint.. actually.. its okay.. you guys share so much with all of us already.. i just hope and pray you are still getting stronger...
Our thanksgiving was nice.. Patrick came home, which means the house is off and on full of college kids.. i really like it. i stocked up on snacks and soda for all of them while they were here.. Mark is playing in a baseball showcase at u of san fransico today.. i have the tree up and the house decorated.. think i will swing by the outlets just to see how crazy it is..
Love to all of you. mdf
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