The Power of Positive Thinking...

I'm writing today to ask for good thoughts, well-wishes, prayers... whatever sort of positive vibes you're into... for a couple of family members.

My brother's wife, Amy, has an 18-year-old son, Ben. Ben was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma this summer. They found it in a salivary gland. He's looking at some tough treatments coming up, and I know they all could use your well-wishes.

Patrick's Grandma Ashton is currently hospitalized at United. She's had a tough time this summer - had heart problems and started kidney dialysis, and now more recently, a staph infection landed her back in the hospital. Currently, she's still fighting the infection and blood clots in her legs, the stent for dialysis keeps plugging, and she's in a lot of pain. This is one amazing woman who has given birth to 11 children... and manages to keep track of all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Someone with such a huge heart deserves huge prayers. Not only is she struggling right now, but her husband, Patrick's Grandpa Ashton, is in a care center. Their whole family could really use a break from anymore bad news.