Joe’s Journey

Another one of my favorites.  We had such great times.  Hope this one makes you smile.

Love you and miss you all.

Anel

A day I spent with Jack at the hippo park.  I love this photo, I hope you do too.

Lydia Power –  I shot this on the last day of school one year – do you remember?

The inflatable pool on the roof was the greatest thing ever!  Not a care in the world and the first day of summer vacation.  The world is yours….

Anel

Hi Joe!  Hi Karen, Lydia & Jack!  

It’s been a really long time since we have seen each other and I just want you all to know that you have always been in my thoughts and in my heart.

I shot this image at a point in my life where I felt that much was out of my reach.  I am sharing it with you to remind you that even the impossible can be attained. Keep reaching.

Sending you love & light,

Anel

A quiet moment of reflection always helps to prepare you for whatever comes next.

Hi Joe,

With the audacity of hope, anything can be accomplished.  Here’s hoping that your total health is soon restored.  All my best, Val

I hope this this works Karen . All systems are go for Week 5file:///Users/briangibson/Desktop/IMG_0029.jpg

Great vibes from Toronto for week 5

Dear Joe,

I am so sorry you have been diagnosed with such a dis-ease, but there’s no doubt in my mind that you will overcome this temporary setback.  As you were first being diagnosed, (not knowing all the tests you had been going through) I called you to notify you of my brother Freddy’s passing.  Not only were you upset, but you were apologetic that you wouldn’t be able to fly to NY and be with me to show your support.  Of course the generous man that you are, you sent the most beautiful heart of flowers.  Everyone at the funeral home asked,  “Who sent that beautiful arrangement of  flowers?”  Joe, you are an “angel” in disguise, and you were certainly an angel for my brother.  Fred loved you and lit up every time he spoke about you.  As I continue to read through your blog, I can see all the people you have touched throughout your life.  As busy as you are, you even made time to visit Freddy in West Chester, PA while he was living with my family.  Of course I posted a picture of the two of you!  I want to thank you for your friendship and for ALWAYS being a phone call away for my brother.

As for myself, thank you for including me in your personal journey of healing.  The love and support of all your family and friends is monumental.  You will continue to shine on us all, and your positive spirit is most certainly a blessing for all of your family and friends.  May God continue to bless you and your beautiful family.  Please know the Guarinos will continue to keep you in their prayers. 

1. Love, prayers and friendship always,
   Ro, Rich, Ricky and AlyJ

Greetings Joey C.! Well Joe, this post started out with the idea that you might enjoy a couple of well-chosen photos. But the 3 cups of fresh coffee I’ve thrown down have interfered with my realizing sooner that I know a lot less about efficiently posting to WordPress than I figured I did when I got started. Before, with some trepidation, I click “publish” let me just explain that I’d wanted to include pix that I felt would in some way delight: New-born babes. Beasts of the field (or couch). Flowers. Trees (there’s a tale I want to share with you of that Doug-fir “Lazarus”). Clouds and sunsets. // But enough of words. They are merely signposts, and pale ones at that. Always remember in all places and at all times how much you are loved. Affectionately, dougie T [One of your first two roommates at Hofstra, 9/78 - 5/79]