It's Been A While Since I've Given You All An Update

[Dr. D]

Sorry I couldn't make it yesterday brother. My heart hurts for you and your family. You were one of the first people to take me in when I joined this place. Hooker Bash won't be the same. Love you amigo.

[bowhuntertex]

It's Been A While Since I've Given You All An Update

Just really don't know what to say JP. You have been a great friend for many years. Truly gonna miss ya brother. I felt blessed to be able to hang out with you yesterday. Your strength through this is truly inspirational. Love ya brother and will see you again in about 10 days.

[A&M 90]

Very hard to read even though we've never met. You have great vision and perspective.

Prayers sent for you and your family.

[Roy]

Dang, I just don't have the words. Godspeed brother, we will all see you soon.

[Duane]

Dang, JP... I really don't know what to say. I hope that knowing your fate is actually a blessing and a relief. I hope you and your family are able to make the most of this time that you have together. Thank you for contributing (and continuing to contribute) so much to this community over the years, and thanks to your family for sharing you with us.

Bownanza is only 28 weeks away. It would be great to have you there in the gizzard tent when we pass around the Fighting Cock!

[BBRU]

Your calmness is amazing brother, it is a testament to your faith. May The Lord provide your family the same peace he provided you with. Go enjoy and celebrate your life with your family and friends. I'll will be keeping you and your family in my prayers.

[Etxbuckman]

JP I don't know you but I can tell by your post that you are a stand-up individual. To face the circumstances you're facing with such faith and dignity is truly inspiring. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, sir.

[Weimman]

Thank you for your example of faith. Prayers sent.

[El Paisano]

GOD is indeed with you and has allowed you an extraordinary opportunity and to serve as an example to the rest of us. May you and your family make the best of every minute that you have. In Jesus' name I pray.

[WCB]

You are an inspiration to many, JP. You impacted lives and made a difference long before you were diagnosed. As one of the original writers and contributors to the very first Texas Bowhunters' Journal email newsletter, way back in October 1998, you are one of the cornerstones on which this site and this community was built. You are a great contributor, and more importantly a great friend. You've inspired me with your input and contributions to TBJ/TBH but you inspire me much more in life by your courage and dignity as you prepare to rejoice with our Father in heaven. I ache for your family and for our TBH family as we struggle with seeing you go through this disease and prepare for what appears to be inevitable, and yet I'm glad you have an opportunity to share what must be a supernatural love with your family. It's a struggle to find words, but I'm also glad to be able to tell you ahead of time how much you mean to the site, and to me. I love you, my friend.

God bless you and your family, JP.

Them words made me cry Michael.

Love you JP

[Hickory Nut]

I have started to reply to this thread at least a dozen times and didn't know how to even begin to express how much I admire your courage. I will always remember one of my gizzard cooking cohorts. I believe BushHawg expressed my feelings better than I ever could. Prayers up to you my friend.

[cantexduck]

JP,
Thank you for showing me what faith means. You and yours are in my thoughts daily. You show us what strength and will power really is.

[Dusty Britches]

God speed.

[Shane]

Lord, please wrap your loving arms of comfort and strength around my brother JP and his wife and family today. Bless them as they are blessings to so many others.

[AtTheWall]

AMEN Shane!