Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Update

After prayerful consideration and advice from Tony's medical team, we have decided as a family not to proceed with chemotherapy treatment. We were not given favorable odds that treatment would be beneficial, and we do not feel Tony is strong enough to handle the potential side effects. Although the tumor does not appear to be growing rapidly, we are seeing evidence of its infiltration. This is not an easy update to post. Our inclination is to protect Tony and the time we have with him, but we are so grateful for all of you and your continued thoughts & prayers and want to share where we are now. We understand the questions that will arise from this post and the truth is we don't have many answers right now. Tony has had some good days and some bad, but we are so thankful that even the bad days do not include pain. We are doing everything we can to ensure he is comfortable. Tony & Patty are consistently surrounded by family right now and we are incredibly blessed by all of the meals. As you know, it is typically Tony doling out the food, so we are humbled by your generosity.
Posted by Jamie at 9:05 PM

7 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    So sorry to hear this news - but happy that the Pusateri family is together during this most trying time. Please give Tony a big hug and kiss from one of his favorite assistants from long, long ago. Thanks Jamie for all your love and compassion and keeping all Tony's "family" informed. I do truly consider myself one of the family.

    With love,
    Mary Stephens

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  2. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Tony -

    I have been praying and thiking about you buddy. Sttay strong and Know that there is a higher power that can see you through this..

    Hope to talk to you soon!

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  3. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Hi Tony,

    You, Patty and the kids are beloved friends of so many. May their peace, love and energy embrace and sustain you all.
    I want to thank you for always believing in me. Last summer, your help & words of encouragment pointed me in the most amazing direction. Let me now return the favor and say "I believe in you!".

    Much love from Charley and me.
    Pat Patterson

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  4. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God will carry you through this. You and Tony were like my second parents as I was growing up. You trusted me with your 3 precious angels and I loved them like crazy. I have lots of amazing memories of all of you.
    Love, Sheri Braidwood Leslie

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  5. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Tony, Patty and Family-

    Know how much you are in everyone's thoughts and prayers and may God's peace sustain you in the journey ahead. I am just glad you are together. The strength you have as a family is so amazing and filled with hope. Relish the time you have together - the laughter, the tears,the memories through the years, your love for one another and embrace each new day as a blessing!

    Our love,
    Mary Beth and Steve

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  6. Judy BellackApril 18, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Pusateri Family, your faith and your love for each other will guide you to the right decisions for your family. Please know that Larry and I love you and are sending you great big virtual hugs daily. Tony, you have long been an inspiration and mentor to so many, and continue to be. May your days be filled with warm memories, smiles and laughter, and the people you love and cherish.

    Judy Bellack

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  7. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Tony and family: Dave and I send our love. We know how difficult this time must be for you, and we are glad that you have each other to share each others' love and strength and caring. We think of you constantly, Tony, and send our support to you and the Pusateri family. Beth Cooper-Zobott and Dave Zobott

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