Sunday, March 9, 2008

A Special Letter

First of all, I can't believe none of you know Mr. T's real name. Where were you all for the 80's? Engaging in behaviors that Mr. T would disapprove of, no doubt. I pity the fool who wastes his time breakdancing and experimenting with mind altering substances!

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Peter, John, and Catherine got a very special letter on Saturday. It came from Terry Francona, the manager of the Red Sox. It's not a form letter, that's for sure (unless the Sox now have some kind of weird "sorry your dad has cancer" form letter that they use a lot), and the signature is real.

Here's the letter:






Sorry for the small print; this was the best I could do with the scanner.

We don't know who contacted the Sox, but we're pretty sure it was Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys, since they're the "house band" of the Red Sox. I asked cousin Christine if she could confirm that, and thank Ken for us, but they're on tour right now, so she can't get in touch with him.

Everyone out there has been incredibly generous. We appreciate your time, your good wishes, and the gifts -- small and very large -- that you've given us. They mean a lot, and I've been trying to thank everyone privately and publicly (on the blog), so if I've missed a thank you, I'm sorry. But know that we're aware of how blessed we are to have such great support. It makes us feel good knowing that you've been there for us when things haven't really been too rough yet. We know you'll be there when things do get difficult, when the Lymphoma progresses and the treatment starts up (whenever that will be).

Thanks again to everyone.
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 10, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    Wow Bob. That was very impressive.

    Would it be inappropriate to ask Big Papi to hit a homerun for you?

    That would be awesome.

    Tom

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  2. christineMarch 11, 2008 at 7:51 PM

    What an awesome letter, i haven't heard from Kenney because of the tour, im sure i will when he gets back, but that was very cool, the kids must have been so surprised, that's great!!!

    xxooChristine

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  3. mikeMarch 12, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    for those who may be unfamilair with the Dropkick Murphy's, I beleve that "on tour" during the month of March generally refers to the Murphy's playing most of the dive Irish pubs in South Boston and Dorchester. At least that's what they've done historically.

    If that's the case, Christine, can you get me a couple of tickets for Saturday night?

    Mike

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