Phil\’s fight

Hey Phil!
Stephanie told me (of course Ken was and is still asleep) of your website this morning. What a wonderful site Megan has created!!
You know we love you and will be there for you with thoughts and prayers and in any other way that we can today, tomorrow, and all the days into the future.
Love, Missy and Ken

I APPRECIATE THIS WEB PAGE. STEPHANIE , I HAVE ASKED FOR PRAYERS FOR YOU, PHIL. AND FAMILY. YOU ARE CERTAINLY ALL GOING THROUGH A LOT AT THIS TIME. GOD DOES PROVIDE WHAT WE NEED TO SUPPORT US THROUGH THESE TRIALS. LOVE OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL BE A BLESSING NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. WE WILL ALL PRAY FOR GOD’S HEALING TOUCHES.
STEPHANIE. ANDY AND KATIE SEND THEIR LOVE AND PRAYERS. LOVE, JOLYNN

Hi Phil & Henry Family,
Megan and I got back from South Bend ND. (yes I mean Notre Dame) Nick’s graduation ceremony. It was very inspirational. We were relieved to hear that your surgery went so well. I spoke with Steve Dane tonight and we hope to visit with you this week. Stay strong, we love you!

Cole & Megan

Hello Phil,

I’m sorry to hear about your accident and I’m praying for the best recovery results for you. I hope to see you soon in our familiar surroundings of the fellowship where I have always enjoyed your presence.

Your friend always,

Elicia

Phil,

Please know you and your family have been in our thoughs and prayers since we heard this news. We are with you in spirit, thinking of you all day. Phil, one day at a time. We love you. Bill and Kathleen.

Phil,

I’m pulling for you.

Love,
Cousin Lynnie

Phil,

We are so sadden to hear about your accident, our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Remember …..”Don’t give up , Don’t ever give up – Jimmy V

Lots of Love.
Jack, Kelly, Jamie and Natalie Krallman

Hi Phil,
I am a former colleauge of Megan’s when she was at UWF. I am so very sorry to hear about your accident, but where there is hope there is recovery. Don’t ever stop believing. We have been going through the rehabilitation of a dear friend who is a quad and she makes break throughs daily. She will walk again and so will you my friend.
I will pray for you and your family.
God Bless,
Tami Cyr

Dear Phil,
Reading over Joshua 1 many times…
“Be strong and courageous(He says this 3 times, so I’m thinking He WANTS us to!), because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or the left, that you may be successful wherever you go.-Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified: do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go”
I envision you as a warrior thru this. I am praying for you daily.
Tracy Rutherford

Hello Phil, I attended the healing service at King Ave UMC last night I said a special prayer for you and your family. You have achieved the goal for today, to be released from ICU, congratulations!!!! Keep positive thoughts in your mind, soul and heart. Stay in prayer. See you soon. To the Henry Family, I said a prayer for you also. Stay strong, you have such a strong foundation as a family that Phil will have no choice, but to work hard and meet the challenges ahead of him and achieve!!! Much love, Deneen and Family!!!

You are in our thoughts and prayers! We are glad to hear your surgery went well. Stay strong and know that everyone is pulling for you!

Suzi, Charlie and Robbie

Good morning, Phil — I may not see you at all today. But, my thoughts and love are with you. Besides, you see me plenty, and your friends need to see you now. Meg told me you greeted her sitting up in a wheelchair today. Great news! You’re making strides each day. You are strong in so many ways, Phil. You are an inspiration to us all! Love you lots! Mom

Hey Uncle Phil,
If any one can overcome an obstacle like this one I know its you.You can and will prove the doctors wrong.
I never really told you how much I appreciate you and everything you have done for our family and for Tim especially. I’m sorry it took something like this for me to say thank you and I love you. I have always felt that way but never said it. Our family has a lot to love in it and now I am realizing we need to say I love you to each other more. Just assuming everyone knows isn’t good enough, Its nice to hear it sometimes.
That will be a lesson I take away from your experience. I will say I love you more, and never again take for granted the nice things that we as a family do for each other.
Please know that you have tons of people pulling for you and supporting you and loving you everyday, only because of the great person you have been in your life.
I also can tell that you have made an impact on Tim’s life and that you mean a lot to him also. The long and late night talks that he and I have had since the accident happened have shown me that you meant more to him then just a boss, he has bonded with and accepts you as his own family. I know you have accepted him in as your family, also. You will never know how much it means to me. You gave him a chance.
Sorry this is so long but I had alot to thank you for because you’re such a great person.
Love Casey

Phil, My family and I are thinking of you daily.
Hang in there brother, I know your faith will get you through these tough days. JW

Dear Phil,
We are thinking of you and sending positive thoughts and many prayers. I remember your Mom sharing a few stories about your “strong will” as a child. Well, that determined attitude is just what you need now and I know you have it in you. Focus on success…we are there for you.
The Saczawa Family

Hope all goes well for you in the coming months.
I’ll keep a good thought.

Dear Phil,
I am Ron’s assistant and he told me and the rest of the staff about your accident. On behalf of myself and our staff we would like to send you heartfelt wishes and prayers for a strong recovery.

Carla D.

Hi Phil-

I just returned home from vacation yesterday and was shocked to hear about your accident while at the gym today.

Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.

Kim

Phil,

I know it’s been a long time. I was speeking to Rob and Tom last night and heard of your accident. I am truly sorry. I am sure no words of mine can assuage the anguish you must feel. You must believe that life will get better. Have faith.

Frank Celardo

Cell 908 403 0788

Hi Phil!
So great to keep up with your daily progress through this website and through Stephanie. We had been planning on and hoping to visit again but have heard the number of visitors that you have had and how exhausting that can be so have decided to wait and let you heal a bit more.
We will be back tho’!! Can’t shake us that easily
Love, Missy and Ken

Phil
I plan on coming to see you soon. Jamie Murphy called with the news and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Knowing your physical and psychological strength, I know you will take this on just like the mountains of Telluride we both love. Your faith and determination have taken you through challenges and they will be there for you during this challenge as well. Take care Mr. Henry. You obviously have a very, very, very large circle of friends and family and classmates who are sending you love and support. See you soon – K

Hi Phil
I was hanging out with Julie and Leigh Ann in Portland who told me about your accident. I keep thinking about you and all the energy and faith coming your way. I hope you can take it in and use it for recovery. I don’t know you well but what I have sensed is that you are a strong and principled person. keep strong. Darienne

Wow, this page gets bigger and bigger by the minute. A testiment to the many lives you have touched.
Dear Friend, I was on way to Grant today when I got the news they booted you out of there! Seriously though, this must be a positive sign of progression. Onward! I know that with your great character and strong faith you will acheive tremendous success. You ARE blessed with a loving family and friends that will be with you all along you journey. The Lord has a plan for each and everyone of us. Yours is, and will be EXTRAODINARY!
You may have escaped me today, but not for long. Hope to see you soon. Stay strong. Murph.

Hey Cuz-

You are truly amazing! I am so proud to be your cousin, you are so strong and loved by so many. I’ll be seeing you at Dodd, keep up the hard work we are all pulling for you.

Love, Cathy

Phil, I remember when I first met you-head down and palms sweating-like many of us when we first arrive. As the months and years progressed I watched the miracle happen. The last time I saw you your head was high and you were laughing with some of the guys. I still think to myself wow I remember that guy when he first came in. Remember miracles do happen. Thinking of you at this time and always. Moe

Phil,
Milt & I were in church Sunday when we heard the news about your accident & were asked to pray for you. We have been doing just that. We are lifting you up many times a day. We are praying for the Lord to watch over all your doctors & your care and that He will just walk with you thru all of this. We pray for His healing hands to be on you while you do your therapy & while you rest. We will continuously lift you and your family up in prayer.
Milt & Bonnie Lustnauer

Phil,

My thoughts are with you. I know you are a strong person and will get through this , you are an insperation to all of us.

Phil,
I was so happy and relieved to see you and talk to you the other day. Considering what you have done in regards to our club for yourself and others over these past many years, I know you will do amazing, incredible, and wonderful things with this challenge too. Keep your head up and if you need anything please don’t hesitate to call. I consider you a real friend and I thank you for setting the bar high in areas which I don’t have areas yet. I love you man.
Skyleur

Hey Phil

So sorry to hear about your accident. Havn’t talked to you since Basemeant-2-b. You hang in there man.
I’m a prime example that God gives people second chances. Just hang in there with head up.

Marty

Phil,
Karen and the kids wanted to visit you and give support…but we’ll let you rest up a while first. We’re praying for you.
I’m betting on you on this one Phil. You’ve overcome adversity in your life before and I know you can do it again!
I just saw where Orlando Bloom said that in “Lord of the Rings” they had him do all his own stunt work and that was amazing/encouraging because he had previously broken his back and the doctors said he may not walk again.
We’re saving a place for you at UALC TKD! In Christ, Tom, Karen and Jennifer, Kelly & Steven

Phil,

Ron Prange has you on his prayer list at his church, North Community Lutheran. He sends his thoughts and prayers.

Hey Phil
I was incredibly saddened when I learned of your accident…you are so strong in body, mind and spirit. I am confident you will use all of these in your recovery process. Do your part and let our God do the rest…teamwork!!!

You have been in my thoughts and prayers daily…I also have my Mom praying for you as well.

Be blessed…Barbi

You do not know me, I am Jude’s Father. I want to let you know you are in my families thoughts and prayers. It sounds like you are a very strong man that has made lots of close friends in your life. As all in our community know, ” easy does it” and “one day at a time”. Your faith will carry you through and your friends will be at your side. God Bless and Peace

Hey Phil,

My good friend Kris Shaffer called and told me of your accident. I went with you and Kris too the Arnold Schwarzenegger event a few years ago….I wish you all the luck in your recovery and a continued eventful life. Good luck and you are in my prayers.

Regi

Phil,

That’s not right !. All the Schwartz family members are thinking of you.

See ya soon.

Michael Schwartz

Phil,
Sorry to hear of your accident, but honestly, I’m glad it wasn’t worse. I do think God has a plan for us, even though we don’t always understand it. I’m so glad I was forwarded the email that told me about this, and I’m looking forward to reading over this website in detail. Thanks to Megan for putting it together. I’ll let my sister and father know about it as well. I wish the best for you and your family.
Mark Meacham

Phil,
Our family was so saddened to hear of your accident. It sounds as though you already have amazing strength and determination! Keep the faith. I am thinking about you and praying for your miracle! If anyone can achieve and overcome, I know you can. I have many friends here in Chicago praying for you.
Thanks to Megan for this wonderful website. All my love to all the Henry’s.

Your cousin,

Alice

Phil,
To update my news, I completed the Tri-state Trek, to benifit ALSTDI, in good time and with the company of 157 other commited riders. We were blessed with an amazing series of days and crossed over beautiful stretches of the country, starting in Newton, MA, passing through Conn along winding roads that slipped from sloping hills to glorious views of the oceanside, through small towns and chasing granite block walls through the woods. It was truly a wonderous ride and we were gifted to have to people who rode with us who were fighting the effects of ALS. Young, old, slim and large, athletic and out-of-shape, the group was full of heart and full of determination. They rode through injury and strain, flat tires and fatigue, rain and shine. At the end of the ride, after arriving in White Plains, NY, we waited till every rider had arrived at the finish and then we recieved a police escourt and rode a 4 mile route through downtown White Plains, with people lining the roads ringing cowbells (the symbol of the ride) and cheering. At the very end, true to a long standing tradition, I dropped and with my bike on my back, I did push-ups with all my gear still on, until I couldn’t do them anymore.
I thought of you and of everyone who has had their lives limited by injury, disease, and accident and hoped that the energy and commitment of so few, could give hope to so many. I thought you would like to know the details of the last 3 miles that I rode in honor of your healing.

Best Wishes and a quick recovery,
Shawn.

(may I also recommend reading a book that I was reading during my downtime on the ride:
The Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life by Robert Becker and Gary Selden, you may find some interesting answers to your healing and to pose to your doctors)

Phil,
Your positive attitude and willingness to set your mind and body to work hard at recovery are a tremendous example to us all! I am sure that it will work toward your progress to recovery! Be strong…and stay strong Phil.
your friend, Tom Wang

Hi Phil!

You don’t know me, but I’m Heidi and Wayne’s sister, Marilyn. Any friend of theirs is automatically a friend of mine. You probably know that my family is big on prayer … so that’s what I’ve been doing for you ever since I heard of your accident.

Phil, please know that God is still in charge and miracles happen every minute of every day.

PS – I’ve read all the wonderful comments that have been left for you. My gosh, you surely are loved.

Marilyn

Hi Phil,
hearing about your accident broke my heart and I am so sorry!
However, I also hope you keep those spirits up and keep fighting.
Your physical fitness must be a huge plus and it’s great you are to be back to rehab today.
You and your family are in my thoughts!
Fondly,
Kamila (Kamca (: ) Doudova, Vancouver BC

Phil,
We just returned from out of town. We were so sorry to hear about your horrible accident! I’m sure all the weight lifting at the shack has paid off in your ability to deal with the pain and your struggle to recover. Our thoughts are with you!
DaVaun and Jim

Hello Phil,

You don’t know me, but we have a mutual friend… John McCutcheon… to whom I owe my life and deepest gratitude.

I ran into him yesterday on his way to see you and he told me your story. He knew I would understand, to some degree, what you are going through as I am currently in the midst of the fight myself. Along with quite a few other severe problems in my spine, I have two pedicle fractures in my L2 and am currently undergoing intensive therapy.

I don’t know what I could do to help you, except to tell you how inspired I was by your “we’ll see about that” attitude that John described to me. I know you’re going to be just fine… for whatever it’s worth… I could hear it in John’s voice. He described you as a truely wonderful person and I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that I know you are loved and I will be fighting right along with you.

I am not the sort of person that prays everyday, but lately I have been… this is a hard fight. I will keep you in my prayers and hopes. If there is anything I would wish for you is that you just keep going and keep yourself open to the love that surrounds you.

Take great care… and thank you.
Aubrey Victoria Touchman

Dear Phil,
I just returned from an extended time out of town and I heard of your accident from Denise (Talebi)Gillespie through her sister Ana. I am sorry to hear of it and wanted you to know that I will keep you in my prayers. I am glad to know you have a supportive church and it looks like many wonderful friends to encourage you.
May God’s supernatural grace and strength be exactly what you need each day so you can recognize your progress.
God’s love never fails.
Your old friend,
Penny Hamilton Kauffman

Phil – Sorry to hear about the accident..Get well soon.

Phil, just heard of your accident. With a family like yours & all these prayers, I know you will “fight the good fight” ! Hang in there & God bless.

Phil,
Darienne and I are both staying close to you by checking this site. She just called me to see if I had read todays report.
Talked to Jules this am about you as well.
You are still in my prayers, and I really like seeing the pictures that have been added!
Love from your Portland pal,
Leigh Ann

Hi PHil,
We check this site often so we can keep up with your progress. You and your family our in our prayers daily. Stay strong stay faithful and keep Smiling.
Fondly,
Dave, Marybeth, BrookeAnn, Cassidy and Cole

READ SO MANY RESPONSES, I’M DIZZY.
YOU SURE ARE LOVED PHILLY, REALLY LOVED.

Phil,
It is a pleasure to meet and work with your paint buddies. They do a great job, and represent you well at each site. Megan has also been great to work with. The folks at the paint stores say hello, and keep up the fight. We all hope you continue with the courage and strength that has made you the person you are. See you when you get home. David D.

Hi Phil-

I heard about your accident recently and I just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers your way. You may remember me as John’s (JW) little sister Jen, though I can’t even remember the last time I saw you. I do remember what a great person you are, and I know you will put up a good fight and work hard in your rehabilitation! Hope you make it home for your birthday, and if not, hey, just celebrate late! All my best-

Jen

Hi Phil,

Great to read about your progress. I’ll call Monday to see if your up for that 3:30PM visit we had planned.

John Mc

Phil,

I had the privilege of meeting you a couple of weeks before your accident and again so priviledged to visit you while at Grant.

This site is a true testament of your character and love that is shared amongst so many that you have touched. You are going to continue to touch more people than you could ever imagine. Along with the masses, your are included in my prayers daily. No one expects your journey to be filled with roses, but utilizing the enormous support system that is obviously surrounding you, your journey will undoubtedly be an incredible ride…….one day at a time.

Prayers and thoughts always,
jon l.

Phil,

I just heard about your accident last night. After the initial shock, I thought of your contagious smile and positive outlook that makes me know your future holds many new adventures. I look forward to visiting you soon.

Take care and God Bless

PFry

Phil -

What a shock! Today I e-mailed your parents about getting together for dinner on Saturday, Sept. 1, the night before the Family Reunion. With there reply, they sent Megan’s Web Site. I am still in shock.

Just finished reading all the comments and I believe just like everyone else on this list – That you are going to beat this thing.

There are so many family members, friends and with your innner strength you will pull through.

Keep the head up and keep pushing. We are all pulling and pushing with you.

All our prayers for a complete recovery.

Lots of Love,

Jim & Linda

Dear Phil,
Just like my brother I am in shock. Even though I only go to the the Jones Family Reunion every three or four years I always expect to see the same people, we eat and visit and the only change is the younger kids get bigger all the time. I never expect someone I am related to, to have an accident such as yours.

I am also in awe of the website your sister has created. I have read through all the comments and it seems to have all been said by people who know you better than I do. What I know is the heritage you come from. You come from strong stock. My grandmother and your great grandmother was a force to be reckoned with to her 104th birthday. Aunt Katie slowed down a little sooner but not by much. So with those genes I have great faith in you and the progress you will make toward recovery.

I also just want to make clear that just because I live in Gainesvill Florida I am not nor will ever be a Gator fan or part of their Gator Nation. It is my sister who left the message before mine that went to the University of Florida and still comes up to the football games. (I noticed she failed to mention that).

So, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep your faith .

Becky Davis

Phil:

We just heard about your accident from Cathy Travers Archer. Although we haven’t seen you for a long while our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

We are local in Columbus (Sunbury) and would like to offer our help in any way.

Keep up your positive attitude and friendly smile.

Love, the Travers\Liimatta family.

Phil,
I’m so glad that we have mutual friends that keep me up on this website. I feel so disconnected from the UA crowd up here in Medina. (I guess that’s not ALL bad). I think about you and your family often. I can’t imagine the challenges you are dealing with, although I continually marvel at your support system on this website. Please know that we make contacts that last a lifetime, even though separated by distance. I hope that we are in Columbus for one of your “parties” one of these days. Sounds like a great time was had by all.
Mark Meacham

Phil – We are thinking of you and wish you strength and courage in your fight – Sally and Jim Stratton

Phil,

My main man. You were and always will be an inspiration to me. I miss you and want to see you next time I am in Columbus. I often think of all of the amazing things you taught me and you are with me always. I miss you and am so proud of you and your new cause.

-Amir

Hey Phil,

Well, the sun was out and it was warm today…if you were able to over look the snow piles you could pretend it was almost Spring! I hope you were able to soak up some of that warmth.

Talk to you soon. Let me know if you want to go to my sisters for that massage bed thing.

Bill and Kathleen

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