unsettling news
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008Kevin writes a weekly newspaper column, you can read his last one about his cancer here. I don’t intend on making comics about it, but I’d encourage you to become a regular reader of his column because it’s most enjoyable. One might be so bold as to liken it to a vastly more mature, broad, typed version of Fart Party, plus my ma and little bro appear regularly in it too. It goes up online every Sunday.
July 1st, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Julia, my prayers go out to you, your family and loved ones that things will be better.
July 1st, 2008 at 8:16 pm
This is tragic but very nicely done. I hope your stepdad recovers quickly.
I finally bought your book, and I just got it in the mail. I have an awesome night of reading ahead of me.
July 1st, 2008 at 10:50 pm
Damn.
*fingers crossed*
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:41 am
woah….bombshell much? :hug: chin-up man! hope you’re family manage to cope ok.
July 2nd, 2008 at 7:22 am
i have had a really similar, if more self involved, trajectory; i moved back home to new york because of my father’s series of (i know this sounds crazy but its true) minor bouts with cancer after a few years in sf and, despite family issues and anything that was going on around me, spent the first two years back here wallowing in missing the west coast self pity. then, a few months ago, it became clear that my dad’s cancer had returned and was no longer minor. suddenly i am so glad i have been back here, even if i’ve been a little shit about it, and am so glad i am still here to be with him. anyway; i will keep you and your family in my thoughts and hope for the best for your stepfather.
July 2nd, 2008 at 8:25 am
when i was younger i used to be really scared of spiders, then when i was a teenager my dad died… i guess im saying no matter how bad something is, be grateful, cos it can always get a whole lot worse.
hope your family’s ok. all the best, big pete.
July 2nd, 2008 at 10:16 am
Damn, I’m sorry to hear about the diagnosis. It sounds like you’ve got some reasons to be optimistic though. From what your step-dad wrote in the article, he’s got a good gameplan and it’s manageable. Here’s to him beating it into remission! all the best.
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:16 am
Good thoughts and best wishes to your stepdad.
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:18 am
Ex-wife was just diagnosed with cervical cancer two weeks ago. They were able to get it all this time, but now she has the big C on her.
I hope it’s early. I hope they’re able to help him. I hope whatever time is left for him is rewarding and happy. Positive thoughts and zen popsicles to you and yours.
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:43 am
All of us in Napa are thinking of your family. Kevin is such a huge part of the community. We miss you, Julia, you will be a great support to him and Cheryl. Best of luck!
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Damn, I’m sorry to hear about the diagnosis.
July 2nd, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Best to your step-dad. He sounds like an alright guy, I hope he comes through with flying colours. The comic is great too BTW.
July 2nd, 2008 at 4:49 pm
I’m very sorry to hear this.
Having been through this before, and alas not really knowing youo beyond the funny page, I can only say I wish you luck and strength.
July 2nd, 2008 at 6:30 pm
All my best to you and your stepdad. *Fingers crossed* I read his column and I’m glad to hear he has good doctors on his side.
July 2nd, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Oh wow, that’s not good at all.
July 3rd, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Just read Kevin’s latest column and ending up flipping through a bunch of older ones too; He’s a really clever and humane writer. Good luck to your entire family.
July 3rd, 2008 at 10:15 pm
thanks for the link…it will be another quality site to add to my list!
July 4th, 2008 at 9:07 am
woah. heavy.
very well delivered comic.
you have my best wishes.
July 5th, 2008 at 11:15 am
That is a great saying by your grandmother. After suddenly losing one of my best friends last summer, I’ve become such an optimistic, happier person. Things can always be worse.
My thoughts go out to you and your family. I hope everything works out *fingers crossed*
July 16th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Hey,
I just had a similar experience. My dad went in to hospital last week for a lung infection, turns out he’s got lung cancer. BIG f&cking lung cancer.
I hope it all turns out better for you than it did for me. Hang in there.