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Stay strong Adrian.

Tina K.

Godbless Adrian - keep on blogging xx

You are a true gent, and ur pic looks amazing....thanks for bothering to even type!!!!

Sit back and bask in the admiration :-)

xxxreiki hugsxxxx

dawny

I have never commented before Adrian, but read your blog every day. I pray for you every night that you will be comfortable. You are certainly going to leave your mark in this world. Keep strong and God bless.

Love Sandie xx

So good to see your smiling face, dear one!! I'm so glad to know you have someone with you during the night, should you need anything. That must be a weight off your mind and a huge help to your folks. Rest easy, sweet dreams. Know that we all love you and are always wishing you and your family well.

xoxoxo
Lacey

Adrian!!!

Officially a stalker - was leaving the office and had to check in one more time!

And yay - what joy - to 'hear' your voice through your post!

Great photo and probably the first one without your hat in ages and ages.

And still you Smile! You amaze me. Not just a "smile for the camera" kind of smile, a "we can see your soul shining through your eyes" kind of smile!

I'm off home to my little man, to light my candles, raise a glass and toast to your indomitable spirit!

Keep up the good work, nursies! Take care of our boy. Keep him comfortable, anxiety and pain free. Love to your mum, dad and Carrie!

Sending you energy to lift you when those stairs are just too much for you. Spend this time with your family - "rooted at the centre"

"Two things we give to our children - one is roots, the other is wings!" (not sure my sieve-like brain got that right but you get the gist of it)

Ndinombethe Adrian - always wearing you!

Tight but gentle hugs from Trinidad
xoxo
Tash

Oh Adrian, what a gorgeous photo of you and how good it is to hear from you. You and your loved ones are the important people now and we are deeply touched that you have found time to post us. We are all with you in spirit. Keep smiling and keep brave. Chris

Hoooooray. So wonderful to hear from you, though thank you to Liam and Kay for their updates.

You're still cracking on and Tash is spot on, your spirit is incredible. That's such a smiley picture too!

Thanks for spending the so precious time you have on a post for us, but you're so right to want to save your energies for your family and friends.

Hooray for the nurses and I hope they continue to help lots and ease things for you and I really really hope the anxiety's not getting very much worse.

Am lending my invisible hands to help give you that push up your stairs when you need them.

Thinking of you all always Adrian and hoping you have a lovely good sleep tonight.

Take care,
Love
Toni xxx

Wow Adrian, it's lovely to see you!! Checking on you throughout the day and had to have one last look before bed.

Glad that you've got someone to lean on through the nights but especially that you've been able to think of your blog when you have so many other priorities.

I'm sure you'll find the syringe driver much better than haribos!

PS - the facebook group is ace! :-)
PPS - you look great ;-)

With love
Lesley
xxx

Adrian,

I have never commented before. I have followed your blog now from the begining. I dont really know what to say, this is why I havnt commented before! Its really difficult. My sister knows you very well and has always said what a beautiful, naturally nice person you are. I have never met you but even so I feel like I know you. I wish I had the pleasure of meeting you! wishing you peace, harmony and as much time as possible with your loving family,

Jane xx

Dear Ad,

So good to hear from you and know that you are being so well looked after and cared for by family, friends and nurses.

Wishing you peaceful and contented days and nights.

Sending you love,

Jenxx

Now then mate. There i was explaining to all facebook members how you were so tired and thats why there was no blog news and here you go proving me wrong again! Glad you managed to update. Id say im amazed you take the time, but im not cos thats the kind of guy you are ;). Big love mate. In a bit, Campers x

Always in my thoughts. Stay strong. xxxx

Hello Adrian! I was thrilled when I saw that you had taken the time to update! Just wanted to let you know that I'm constantly thinking of you and sending many positive thoughts your way. Glad to hear that you have a helpful nurse with you throughout the night, and that you've been able to spend lots of time with your family. Indeed, that is a top priority. You have been and will continue to be in my prayers!

With continued admiration,

~Valerie Reinhard

By gosh - you do look well:-) I am so glad you have people with you 24/7, it's support and help when you need it.

Enjoy your time with your family, and friends when you are not too tired. Sleep when you can, eat when you can and drink whatever, whenever you can.

So glad to hear from you and hope it hasn't tired you out too much, certainly not enough not to be able to give your mum and sister a good night hug.

Hope the Paisley Goonie is getting a good airing. We need a photo of the current healthy looking Adrian wearing his 'oh so sexy dressing gown'.

Hugs xxxxxx

The Superhero has hair! Why have you been hiding it all this time?

Great to see your smiling face! No doubt this blog is increasingly difficult for you in many ways, so the post is doubly appreciated!

Hang tough, Superhero. Embrace your family, as I know you do, and friends. Hold hands. Share smiles. Say I Love You often. You know this, I'm sure.

I just want you to know that you truly are a Superhero to so many people.

Forgot to say - LUUURRRVE the new hairstyle darling:-)

Hugs xxxxxx

Hi Adrian,
Take care my friend. I'm thinking of you every day and checking for updates a couple of times a day. Really hope you find your peace and that the Queen stays in her castle where she belongs lol. Keep smiling.

ps have you seen "The Bucket List" with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman? Great movie. I saw it yesterday and laughed and cried the whole way through. Think we all need that Bucket List. Never too late to start I reckon.

Big hug, Steph from Melbourne.

Hey Mr Sudbury

It's wonderful to see your smiling face tonight - and you look absolutely gorgeous; I love your hair. Thank you so much for letting us know how you are!

Keep smiling and keep believing. Your spirit's so strong that it's radiating energy to thousands of us all across the world.

Love always

Amanda x

Darling Ad:

What lovely hair and a lovely smile. You look so vibrant to me...Understand completely about the lack of words from you and this is a time to do only what please you and your parents and Carrie..certainly they deserve all of what you have to give...

My goodness you have touched me and inspired me...I am a better me because of you...

Gentle hugs from Arizona, never just keyboard to keyboard...always and forever

heart to heart

therese

Wow - amazing!.... Adrian smiles and the world jumps up a little and suddenly things feel a little lighter! What a power.
Have a good night. And tomorrow a good day. And dream sweet dreams. No more worries now. We are all here for you every day to carry you into the next one.
Love, and big hugs, Anna

Sleep well tonight Adrian. Sending Love to you and your family. Thinking of you all xx

Yayyyy for you Adrian, it's so good to have you blog something and admirable that you managed too and took the time....as ever you are a star, and still I notice a particularly handsome one....love the curls! :o)

Hang in there you and keep making the most of everything that you love and we'll all keep on wishing peaceful and special times for you and your family. xxxxx

Adrian,
Was just checking before bed and I am thrilled to see this lovely photo and update. I am so pleased to see your lovely smile. I am glad you have all the care you need. You really are bloody fantastic, you know that?
Take care sweetheart.
Much love
T~X~X~X~X~X~

Lovely to hear from you and to see your sexy smile again.
Sweet dreams

hugs & snogs

Donna xx

Thank you so much for still staying in touch even though you don't always feel up to it. Thank you for sharing your journey with me. I've learned so much.

Stay strong, know that you have people caring about you all over the world, know that you made a huge difference. You are a hero to all of us!

Lea White
http://whitesinnz.blogspot.com

Sending you strength and love.

You are an inspiration Adrian.

I am proud to know you.

My best to you and your family.

Paddy B.

You are so generous with all of us. Thank you so much for taking the time to write and posting the great photo. You are so handsome! Thinking of you often and praying for you and your family every day. Hope that you can feel all the love that folks have for you. You have made such a difference to so many people. Love you.

You have a beautiful soul Adrian! More people in the world should aspire to be like you - generous, loving and inspiring! Can you imagine?! Saying that, I think that now you should be selfish and take time for yourself and be surrounded by the people and love that you choose. Will we miss your posts and smiling, hair-topped face? Absolutely! But you have given enough to all of us! You have given more than most people give in a long, long lifetime! Sit back now and know that your work has changed us and made us better. We will carry it on for you and make it more than you ever thought it could be!

Sending you and your family daffodil yellow sunshine filled hugs from sunny California, Tamara

Adrian,
Thinking about you each and every day. What can I say that hasn't been said by everyone else? My sentiments echo all those already written.
Keep the Faith,
Jan in Washington, DC

Adrian,

I have never written to you before today but I read your blog everyday. You are a very amazing person and I pray for you daily. We will all miss your postings. Adrian God Bless you and your family.

Kate in Indiana, USA

I have been reading about you for so long. I lost a friend in April through leukaemia. I have been inspired by your determination throughought your battle and admire everything that you have acheived. I am now on the bone marrow transfer list and am very proud to be part of it. As much as you can enjoy it all. Vanessa

HUGS and much love and positive vibes to keep staying strong. ♥

Look at the hair! : ) ! Yay !

The man the man the man!!

Sudders, you don't look sick

and I wish you weren't

Cuddle City!! Cudabudsudabud! ! ! ! : ) ! !

X!!

LL

Laura

THIS is a beautiful night : )

LL

So wonderful to hear from you - thankyou. Sending you thoughts and prayers.

Gentle and heartfelt hugs winging their way to you from Cheshire. You have touched so many hearts, mine included.

Love to you and your family too.

Sue X

Dear Adrian,

Wow, such a lovely surprise. You managed to type another warm, informative, and even funny update. Slipped in the 'ole "I appreciate this is something which we have all experienced plenty of at some time in our lives." So true, but most of the time the rest of us lack the excellent troika of excuses you have for any particular speaker - painkillers, anti-anxiety, and anti-nausea meds, So sorry I missed that, you were saying your disertation is on what now??

Lucky for the excuse, but not for the foggy moments and loss of quality of life. I am so relieved that you have the overnight nurse (both for yours and your parents' rest and peace of mind). Wow, 24 hour care, iced drinks, love of family surrounding you. So glad.

If you can stand another comment on your picture...You look really nice! Besides the curly locks you were concealing in your signature hat, your smile - mouth, eyes, cheeks - really does radiate out of the image and into the viewers' hearts. Mine was a bit in my throat for the first half of your post and I had to swallow and read comments before I could find words for you.

Risking any concerns of plagiarism/lack of citations by fellow Adrian's Army mates, I though it sometimes nice to read a whole mass of complements (each from a single commenter) together to really help it sink in.

So.....
from just the first 32 comments above I found that you are widely viewed as: a true gent, still cracking on, a beautiful, naturally nice person, Superhero, sweetheart, bloody fantastic, a hero to all of us, an inspiration, a very amazing person and you have a beautiful soul.

Hope the rapid fire presentation helps it sink in just a bit more than your humble self probaably lets it. We truly love and thank you from deepest depths of our hearts.

Wishing you good rest and lively moments of laughter.

Love,
Margaret (USA)

You lovely thing, you- we all understand that this time is so precious to you and your family to have- you should never have to feel burdened by us! We will sit back and watch, and pray, and love...

xx
beccha

Adrian,

I have never met you, yet I think of you daily. I stumbled upon your blog and have been forever touched by your story, and inspired by your courage and strength. You are in my prayers daily and I hope that you realize just how many lives you have changed in your crusade.

Keep fighting,

Caitlin

Adrian, how lovely to see you again ! And that smashing smile is still there. I'm so glad that you have round-the-clock help, too, and hope that you are now more comfortable. This time is so important for you and your family to be together without interruption or pressure, and so this blog tonight is so appreciated. I'm constantly thinking of you and wishing you all the comfort and anxiety-free peace in the world, you so deserve it, and much more, of course. I always think that I'll run out of words each time I post, but you just generate them again and again. You are so special. Sleep tight tonight, and remember everyone loves you and is thinking of and concentrating on you and your family right now.
Lots of love and positive energy from me, Jane in La Palma. xxx

There you are!!! How wonderful to see an update though I'm sure it was a challenge to get yourself together to write.

Being an American I'm not that familiar with what the Queen looks like these days, so when I first saw the photo of you and the lady, I thought to myself - "oh my GOSH the Queen actually stopped by to visit!" Then I realized my mistake ... she's the angel with the good drugs!

Glad to hear you're comfortable and being waited on by nurses and loving family - one day at a time, my friend. Each day is another blessing.

Good night, sleep tight from Cincinnati, Ohio USA!

~ Mary Anne

You are an amazing person.

All my love and prayers from the States
xoxo

I wish we could get married. Really, I wouldn't pass you up for anything!

You are a hero and will live on in our hearts and memories, always! You look beautiful in your picture. Really Adrian, you are an inspiration. And if you want to get married, you just let me know :)

Amanda

Adrian,
I wish you continued peace and love. I just adore seeing new pictures of your gorgeous face. Thank you for always sharing yourself with us. You will always be treasured!

With love,
Michelle

Adrian,
What a wonderful surprise to check for the upteenth time today to see that you were on. You are amazing, even trying to share with you virtual family what has been going on lately.
Glad to hear that you are getting what you need and spending your time with your family. It must be a great comfort to you now. You have done everything you can and have definitely left a lasting legacy, one we will all do our best to keep going!
I send my love and prayers to you and your family.
Take care,
Amanda
Ontario, Canada

You look great Adrian! I'm still praying for your comfort on the rest of your journey. God bless you and your family.
Love from the USA,
Patty

Hi Adrian,
Thankyou so much for taking your valuable time and making such an effort to post us an update and a wonderful photo.
Other Adrian's Army members, or is it Baldyblogaholics?!, got it right- your indomitable spirit shines through. You are facing the challenge of the transition from this life to the next with such courage and love.
You are an amazing gentleman and a son of whom any parent would be immensely proud.
You are so right- your priorities are with your loving family now.
Bask in their love... and know that prayers for you all and thoughts of you are carried with me throughout every day.
love
Julie
Moonta S Aust

Dear Adrian,

Early morning good news, good to see you again Adrian.A picture without that cap!

Glad to know that someone is there with you to look after in the night continuously.Lucky nurse!

Try to be strong,keep fighting.Enjoy your time with your family.

Peaceful days ahead!

Lots of love and heartfelt prayers!

Shiney

Adrian,

So happy that you are being cared for 24/7. I'm praying for peace in your heart and mind. I'm still praying for you that, as the Bible says-the peace that passes all understanding -will be yours becuase you believe in the One who will welcome you in eternal life.

Living for Him!

Dana

I just want you to know, that I am very glad I bumped into your site and got to know your story. I joined facebook and I think you are very remarkable.

Have faith, stay strong, and remember that you are loved much even by those that dont know you personally.

I believe that nothing is forever, not pain not sickness and that soon those all will go away forever. I also believe that we will all see you again, and when we do you wont be sick any longer.

Adrian, I am a CML survivor with three children and I have posted support for you on your blog. I am also a member of the Daughters of the King, an Episcopal (Anglican to you) prayer group. I have put you on our church prayer list. I know, somehow, that you will not mind because I feel from reading your blog that you are very spiritual.

God be with you, always, Adrian.My thoughts and prayers are with your family as well because as horrible as leukemia is, I would take it a dozen times over rather than have one of my beloved children suffer through it. You are all very brave.

Dear Adrian,

So glad to read your latest words, that you are surrounded by warmth and love. You look good in the photo!

Hannah
USA

Adrian, you are truly an amazing person. As I'm sitting here listening to The Killers "All These Things That I've Done"..."I've got soul but I'm not a soldier" - I'm thinking of you and all the things that you've done. Whenever I'm feeling weak in my own battle with Hodgkins I turn to your blog and get the inspiration I need to continue the battle. Thank you.

How wonderful to see an update and a great picture as well! Sending some more strength, love and peaceful vibes from Canada. Keeping you in my thoughts.

Hey Christina : )

So, the number of things this blog does for us all is really great.

But if this blogohol does it for you then . . .

We can be doubly glad : ) ! !

What a wonderful post, young lady - - Thanks : )

: ) X O !

LL

Laura

P S There are so many candles it's like a campfire now : )

Army campfire : )

Love to all,

LL

Ads I hope today is as good as yesterday!!

You are mor lucid medicated - - than maybe I am normal : )

X!!

LL

Hi Adrian,

What a wonderful surprise to see your lovely face when I switched on this morning. The smile says it all, and I love the hair.

Yesterday I honestly believed we wouldn't be seeing a post from you again. It must have taken so much strength and effort to do this for US.

Now that you have put all our minds at rest, concentrate on yourself and your family now. We surround you with our love and the warmth of our 8 o'clock candles. I am so pleased you have 24hour care as well and I hope the demons are under control at night.

Thank you so much Adrian for all your love and strength.
Thank you for being our teacher and our inspiration.
Thank you for bringing your cyber global family together.
We will never forget you and we will always love you.

All of this will be passed to my grandchildren and to their children as well.

Sleep tight and
Bless you sweet cheeks

Ree

Hi Adrian,

It is so nice to an update, thinking of you constantly and sending all of my positive energy in the general Sheffield direction.

So much love to you and your family

Emma xx

You need to know we all love you Adrain.

Stay Strong Love Em xx

Hey Adrian, nice to 'see you'! Hope you're not in too much pain and that the anxiety stays away...but what do I know!

It's nice to catch up on the blog but you're so right, your time needs to be spent how you want it, chatting to people you know.

I have full admiration for you sharing this with us.

Take care
Mel xx

Thank you Adrian - it was such a delight to find that wonderful photograph!

As a member of Adrian's Army and a Baldy's Blogoholic (Black Belt!) I confess to checking on you several times a day.

With apologies to Tash for using her beautiful word - Ndinombethe Adrian.

Peace be with you.

With love,
Elaine
xxx

The first thing I do in a morning is to check your blog.

The last thing I do at night is to say a little prayer for you, Carrie, your Mum & Dad, friends and family.

Sending you love Adrian - that's all you need.

Yvette xxxx

www.yvettesbook.com

Aaah, cracking photo! I'll have to attempt to 'Bluetooth' it to my phone and then on to Christine M. as part of my role as her spokesperson on here!

As usual, I'm going to cheat - and say ditto what everyone above has said. Sadly, I went to bed probably seconds before your latest news was posted - lovely surprise to find your gorgeous smiling face here this morning! - I'm with Shiney; lucky nurse getting to look after you at night!! :-)

Sincerely, thanks for taking the trouble to update us all - and thanks Liam for getting us all started on facebook - LOL! Will check in later...

All my love, energy and warmest wishes, Charlotte xx

Hi Adrian,

It's lovely to hear from you again. Liking the photo it is a good one of you. I hope that you remain comfortable. I still can't get my head around all that you have achieved, you should be very proud of yourself. Take care, always in my thoughts Julia x

Dear boy, so good to hear your news, and see your smiling face. You support team sound fantastic, what a great job those guys do. Your smile still shines through,amazing...your time is so precious, to be spent with your loving family...we all have each other out here,so you just concentrate on surrounding yourself with your loved ones....

Tash,you got it spot on I have on my fridge something a friend passed on: "Give your children two lasting things.....one is roots,the other is wings"..How true...

Love to all you and yours
Nickix

Oh Adrian,

I was so excited to hear that you posted. I was searching facebook when I noticed that there was a message that you had written. I was so excited I could hardley move my fingers fast enough to type.

I know that these are challanging times but, I do thank you so much for posting. It is such a relief to see you smiling and that those were your words there for all of us to read.

Sleep tight and know that you are thought of and loved.

Always,

Heather Marton
Agoura Hills, CA
USA

Thank you so much for taking such effort to update us.

It's lovely to see your smiling face and I hope that you continue to be comfortable.

I am with Elaine and am also a member of Adrian's Army and a Baldy's Blogoholic I think I get a black belt too as I check in half a dozen times a day to see if there are any updates.

As always peace, love and empathy to you and those around you. You're one in a million!

Tracy xx

Adrian,

It is so good to see you also the facebook update I wish you every success with the campaign .
I have to say you look so well, however in reality you are feeling not so great these days.I think you are also doing a grand job of illustrating how well the medical team & staff are at looking after people battling with leukaemia . Also how much specialist care is involved in looking after patients .The dedication of the staff also your family and friends is fantastic .
Your family must be so proud of you as we all are.

So good to see your photograph !

Best wishes to you all.

Linda McDermott
xxx

Hi there, smiler. So glad to see you again with that radiant smile. You put me to shame as I grumble about the rain.

What can I say? Your strength is incalculable

May your God be with you.

Love to your family too

Phyllis and John xxxx Lincoln