Comments on: Cancer, Probably; A Poem

By: Mark Bryant

Mark Bryant — Thu, 21 May 2009 01:13:46 +0000

Zac,

You are definately one in million buddy – but not for the cancer’s sake. You had the courage to follow your heart and make that leap of faith when you left TRW a few years ago – few of us can say the same…

As for your “authors” photo – What’s up with that? Looks more like a mug shot!! Mandy – Make him post a better photo!

Your’s in faith,

Mark

By: Wanda

Wanda — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:04:21 +0000

Hey Zac…okay, I admit it. I think the cancer sucks and so does the poem! I’m praying for you everyday.
Wanda

By: Joe Akers

Joe Akers — Mon, 18 May 2009 17:28:24 +0000

Zac:

I just learned of your situtation. I left Sun 6 weeks ago and have out of the loop somewhat. I wish I had got to know you better during the time you were in the Springs. After reading your blogs and your website, I realize I didn’t know a side of you that leaves me in awe. Be brave my friend, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe

By: Stan

Stan — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:07:43 +0000

I was very moved by your poem and my prayers go out to you and your family as you are facing this trial in life. I used to repair radiation therapy machines so I would see people of all ages battling cancer. The youngest patient I’ve seen was 3 years old. Every time I went to a site to repair the therapy machine and would see the patients at the center I would always silently pray for them before I started my work. I would pray that the Lord would watch over them, heal them, and to comfort them. My family has a history of cancer so it is always in the back of my mind. Again, I will be praying for you.

In His Hands,
Stan

By: Shane

Shane — Sat, 16 May 2009 05:31:27 +0000

I think some people see this and they don’t know what to think or what to say or how to react. Commenting on the prior update/blog entry is much more of a straightforward affair for most. Not for me.

Actually, as much as I have tremendous respect for you for how you’ve handled (and discussed ) this all so far, it was this poem that gave me the most comfort. Funny, you’re the one going through this and I somehow need comfort. Strange, no?

But it was upon reading this that I finally smiled and I said (out loud, no less), “That’s Zac being Zac.”

Much respect. Seriously. Know that you are in our prayers. Know that a lot of people care a great deal about you, Mandy, and the kids. Thank you for the updates.

By: Susanna

Susanna — Sat, 16 May 2009 05:05:21 +0000

Sigh.

By: Amber Andreasen

Amber Andreasen — Sat, 16 May 2009 01:59:28 +0000

I am praying for you and your family, Zac. Thankful you can express your heart through writing and poety and bless the array of emotions that are there and will come. I will follow your journey through your blog. No pressure to communicate, as I understand the lack of energy and can only imagine the overwhelming feelings that go along with this; but, please know I’m with you and if you ever want to “talk,” via phone or email, I’m here. You’re a piece of my heart, Zac. I love you, my friend.

By: heather

heather — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:43:47 +0000

zac, you don’t know me–will probably never meet me.
but i had cancer too… at 23. it’s a scary thing, the “c” word…
praying for you…

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:42:53 +0000

I guess that makes us 2 in a million, brother! Your scar is bigger than mine. I’ll be praying for ya! (via @tonymorganlive on Twitter)

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:08:01 +0000

Yo Zac,

I hear your fear. I too was diagnosed with Cancer at a very young age. I’m 29.

I encourage you to take hold of you spirit and point it upwards. In this time when your body may become very sick, your spirit can continue to grow and be strong.

Being diagnosed was the hardest and best thing that has ever happened in my life. Check out my story at … http://www.welivenow.org/about_live_now/

If I can do anything to help, just holler! Peace with you brother.