Phil\’s fight

You are all in my prayers

You’re in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless You…Hope to see you soon….

I’m glad I could be here in Columbus to support you. I’m happy to see you are the same Uncle Phil I always knew. You have always been a role model and an inspiration to me and you always will be. I know you will be able to fight through these hard times and you will have a great and sucessful life. I will continue to pray for you and I love you alot Uncle Phil. I will look forward to many competitions between us in the future.

Love,
Luke

PHIL

You have always been a inspiration. You are MY FRIEND. I LOVE YOU. I am Sooo Proud of your walk & life. I have not seen your face since 6/7/2003 I miss you. May GOD give you peace & understanding more than you have ever known. I will see you soon.

I LOVE YOU FRANK G.

Hi Phil and Megan-

I saw a mention of you on Bearalums.com. I thought the name sounded familiar and as I was reading through some of the comments, I realized that not only are we “BEARS”, we also have friends in common! To start with, Bill W. then Megan and Cole, Terry and Heidi, among others.
Dan and I just want you to know that you are in our prayers, and that we will keep you there continually through your recovery
God Bless you and your family-
Dan and Betsie Coppola

I do not know you or your family, but saw this flyer at the Caribou near my home this morning. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

I do not know the specifics of your situation, but I may be able to be of service.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me at this email address.

Eric

Great news on your move. It sounds like you are progressing to be moved so quickly from the hospital to rehab. I look forward to visiting…we have alot of conversation to catch up on!

Stay strong, stay positive.

Kim

Good morning Phil,

Glad to hear you are at Dodd now. You and your family remain in our daily thoughts and prayers.

Bill and Kathleen

Phil,
I think of you every morning when I wake up, and keep you in my prayers.
Jules, Darienne and I all think the world of you! I find myself checking into this site several times a day.

Use your strength to help you with your rehab, and I will meet you at my Mom’s house again when I come home over the holidays!
Fondly, Leigh Ann

Phil – Keep the faith. Good thoughts are coming from Colorado. Visit with you soon. Love, Linda and Mike

“Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.”

Give it all you’ve got.

“Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.”
-Babe Ruth-

Still praying……………….Deborah

Phil,
Since I heard of your accident, you have been and will remain in my prayers. I cannot imagine what your going through Try to stay positive and work hard at Dodd. We are really blessed to have Dodd Hall in Columbus. It has been recognized nationally as a center of excellence and the doctors there are highly skilled. I was planning on visiting you this weekend at Grant but will come to Dodd when you are accepting visitors. Kate Oakley Leaver is out of town this week but she would like to visit with you as well. Hang in there Phil and know that many, many people are praying for you.
Fondly,
Mary McGlone Myklebust

Hi Cousin Fuff-
Sending Colorado energy your way as you undergo rehab. We were so sorry to hear of your accident but know with your physical and mental strength you will heal!
Work hard in therapy and don’t give those therapists too much grief- they only have your outcome in mind.
Glad you got to get outside too!
Robin, Dan, Seth and Jenny

Dear Phil and Family,
You are all in our thoughts. Someone told me
one time to forget about the plans that didn’t seem
to work out right, but don’t forget to always have
a dream. Sometimes you don’t realize how strong
you can be until you are forced to show it. We
are sending you all our love and support to help
make you strong even when you think you can
not go another day.
Love, The Anderson’s

Cousin Phil,
I will not tell you “he has a plan.” I personally do not believe in “plans.” I have had many conversations with the big G and believe me I’ve waited on hold and left him many voice mails! No metion of plans, etc. The only “plan” is your will. It is in your hands.

Now is the time.
You WILL prevail.

My strength and belief,
Cousin Christine

Phil – Megan, Kuyper, Duke and I have been keeping you in our prayers since we learned of the accident. The boys would like to take you up on a game of hoops when you are ready! Please know that we are thinking of you and that we are willing and ready to do whatever we can to assist you and your family. When you are ready to convene the “Dodd Hall” group please let me know, there is a group of us who are ready to come and visit. God Bless.

Good day Phil! We just had a customer in our showroom who is wheelchair bound (25 yrs.) I was telling him about your accident. I told him you had feeling in your legs and all…He said, ” I pretty much have a good feeling that HE will walk again”! I wanted to share this positive story with you. He has a great attitude and is convinced that he will awaken one day and will not be confined to his chair. TTYL, Hope all is going well. CT

Hey Phil,

Geez…I haven’t heard Fuff in Years….
Jake & I want to come out and see you…let us know when.

You’re my last thought and prayer before I go to bed.
Other than the fact that I wish I didn’t sleep in a hot smelly shed with 2 Dogs.
Keep On Keepin’ On,
Love,
Gary L.K.
P.S. Thanks Meg

Phil,
We all are thinking of you daily. Life at times deals you a crappy hand, those with perserverance are those that succeed despite the odds. The character of a man is not measured when all things are going his way, but how well that man continues to fight when all things seem to be going wrong. You are one of the strongest people I know Phil, and this too shall pass.
Stay focused Phil, our prayers are with you.

Jeff, Jen, Kate and soon to be Jack (The NC Henry Clan)

Hi Phil,
Do you remember me from Meggies little Fishinger Elementary friends? My memories of hanging out with your family are very precious to me! You are people so full of life!! Your parents were so wonderful to me (Go Cougars!) and Megan was such a dear friend! I loved you all and wished you were my family!! (No disrespect to my family!) I am so angry this happened to you. I hope you are angry too because that will give you FIRE for your recovery! You are well loved I see by this web site…what an enormous blessing. Look for 5 things to be thankful for each day — no matter how small. Someone told me this when I was in “God’s waiting room” at one point in my life and it helped me keep looking for the silver lining and the unexpected gifts that come on the fringes of heartbreaking events. I will pray for your recovery and hold you and your family in my heart.
With love, Cindi Shaffer (Hostetler)

Hello Phil and the Henry Family. We are staying in prayer for all of you. Phil, I continue to send you positive vibes and energy to get through the rehab. Eventhough it may be different than your past work outs it is still a work out so attack it the same!!! Keep up the good work and continue to get fresh air, as you know it keeps the mind fresh!!!
I saw this scripture and thought I would share it with you:
We look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen: for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:18

Your strong heart, mind, soul and faith is what will get you through. Stay in prayer, much love, Deneen and Kendall Day and the King Ave. UMC family.

Hi Phil and the whole Henry gang,
I have been following your daily progress (thanks Meg) and it is wonderful to see how many people are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers. You will have ups and downs, as we all do, so look up, look ahead. You WILL come out of this all right.

Robin

Hi Phil, I just talked to Mandy from Power Shack and she told me about you…Hang in there buddy,,,Im thinking and praying for you. Best, Betsy McNally Harris

Hi Phil and Henry Family!
I hope your week has been off to a better start.
Megan, thanks so much for keeping us informed.
I check your site daily and think of all of you constantly.
May God continue to take care of all of you.
Sending you lots of love from Illinois,
Your cousin,
Tricia

Phil – I am a classmate of your Aunt Mary Lou Krallman from St Joe’s, and friend of your Mother and aunts as well. Keeping you in my prayers for recovery from this most difficult injury. Stay strong and keep your faith in God’s goodness. We never know what plans He has for us, not always on our time frame, but He knows best. How wonderful that you have such a large, supportive family – that means so much. Know that many of the Sisters of Notre Dame and Alumnae from St. Joe’s have you in their prayers as well.
I will watch your progress. God bless.
Kathy Puccetti

Hey Uncle Phil,
I just wanted to let you know that I have been thinking alot about you. I was very happy that i could come and see you in Ohio. I have been praying for your recovery and I miss you alot. I also want to pick up the guitar and take some lessons so I will be able to play a song with you someday. I am just really happy that it is still the same Uncle Phil that I love.

Love,
Paige.

Thank you sooooo much, blog “staff” !!!!!!!!

Hey Philly
I have written you so many times but only in my head, and now that I am finally on the computer I’m not sure what to say. I’ve had all kinds of angry, sad, hopeful, spiritual, ….thoughts concerning you. But from talking to your family you have so much more clarity than I. Phil you really amaze me!!! I always knew you were strong inside and out, but man……. You have so much inner wisdom – You know your challenges, you’re confident to conquer this mountain and you know life is the journey God gifts to us. You have shown so much grace. Your Family is so proud of you. They always say “Phil is showing us how to be strong.”

By the way: You are a terrific gardener. Things look good
and Man, Is Gary so f/n funny!!!!!!! Love the one about sleeping w/the dogs.
Wishing you comfortable sleep!
Cousin Nan

Dear Cuz,
I have been reading all of your messages- you do have an army behind you! I spoke with your Mom-Aunt Nancy. She was on the way to see you after church last Sunday. We talked, laughed, and shared a “Mom moment.” You will always be her “baby.” Trevor always mine. No matter your age, location , status, etc. You have such a wonderful family around you and the friendships shine with geniuine love. I too have great respect for you. Visiting Ohio as a young child, I always knew your smile of warmth and quiet yet open love was present. You continue to ignight my attention, respect, and wonder. I have always been in awe of all of you “Ohio Henrys.” Going the distance, backpacking, traveling, and exploring. I said earlier that I did not believe in “plans.” I do believe in God, his faith, and his unconditional love. I also find that will, self-belief, and courage is what helps us now, here on this earth. Faith combined with personal will= Success. You are destined now just as before.

Lovingly,
Cuz Christine

ps Mother Teresa said, “I know God won’t give me anything I cannot handle. I just wish he didn’t trust me so much.”

(I refer to this plaque often)

Needless to say my shock when our congregation was aked to pray for Phil Henry at Broad Street Presbyterian Church this morning.
Phil, Craig and I send you our love and prayers and ask God ‘s blessings on you. You are one of the good guys. Anything anything we are here for you.
Love,
Craig, Charlene, Jay, Marion, Amanda, Doug & Grant

Phil, I just learned of your website. Our family talks about you all the time, we pray for you and the kids pray for you at night time. My discipleship group has lifted you up for the last few weeks every Tuesday afternoon. From this website, I know the Spirit of the Lord will let us know what you need us to pray for specifically. What a blessing your family and your extended family of community is to you.

I keep praying that you can see His mercies for you every day. It is just each day that He gives us our portion for. We can’t and He doesn’t want us to look ahead for what we will need. One of my favorite verses is Lamentations 3:23–His mercies our new every morning. Great is His Faithfulness.

With love in Christ,
Jamie Davis

Hey Phil,
The website is awesome!!!! Its good to read about your day to day. I’ll give you a call tomarrow to find out the best time to bust your wig. Enjoy watching Tigers 13th Major today. Thinking about you all the time. See ya tomarrow. Dave

phil,

to one of the most handsome men in Columbus. you have been in my thoughts and prays for days and days. hope you are staying strong , working hard , and keeping a conversation going with your god. i feel certain he is keeping an eye on you.
let me know what some of your favorite foods are or what you’ve been craving and i will get it to you. i work as a caterer /chef and will fix it for you if i know how. also work with a talented baker so if you need a sweet she can be talked into making it. and everyone loves a sweet!
haven’t been to the thursday evening meeting in awhile but when i get back i’ll save a seat for you!
know that you’re loved and lots of good people are praying for you.
sending love, maggi corna

Dear fellow Nite Owl,
Just learned tonite from your sister what happened to you. My prayers for your recovery is with you and hope to talk to you some day when you want to just chit chat.

Love & Service
Norma

Hey Phil…….. great news about your day, yesterday! I’ll see you and your family next week, probably Sat or Sun (Aug 25th or 26th), which I believe are your days off…. Unc Bob

Phil,

I am sure you are keeping the therpists smiling. May God keep smiling on you.
happy early birthday……29 again?
Missy

Happy Birthday, Phil

liz g

Phil, although I wondered when it will hit, and although I know the waves will come and go, I also know that of all people you have the courage, strength, perseverance and faith to get you through this current “14ner”.
After all you get energized by challenges.
I would also imagine the two of you will have many FUN “14ners” to tackle down the road as well (:
For now just keep taking it 1day at the time.
I.

Hey Cuz,
I am happy to hear that you are home. I think of you daily. Your strength and your “team” will get you where you want to be. My Dad was so happy to visit you. Strong and loving vibes come to you from the “Colorado” Henrys.
My support always,
Cousin Christine

Phil,

Just wanted to say hi. I miss seeing you on the last 2 Thurs. nights. We really do have to get over to Beakman Park. Any time! Bill and I are ready when you are. You and the family remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Phil,
Great start to the Marathon Sunday… You Rock!

I look forward to seeing you take up the competive edge in life again… you will be Awesome!

Please get in touch if I can be of any and I mean any assistance..
Duane

Hey Phil……… Nice to hear from you! Our family here in Denver talks/thinks about you often. I hope that Aunt Barb and I can come visit you in Nov or Dec, if she is able. Uncle Bob

Phil,

Just wanted to say hi and let you know I will be gone until after Christmas so you will get a break from crock-pot meals! I have gotten “Subs” to cook in my place, Nan, Shelley and Morgan will be stopying by on Thurs. until I get back.

I hope you are hanging in there and getting to the gym and to Beakman, if it is not too cold. You Steph and the family are always in our thoughts and prayers.

PS-I will send some New Mexico sun and warmth your way.

PSS-Did you ever get to connect with Dwayne from GA?

Hi, Phil.
I was sitting at work debating — start grading research papers or visit Phil’s blog. The winner is…YOU.

Like every Midwesterner, I am so tired of dirty snow and grey days. I know you mentioned before what a pain the snow and slush is for you to maneuver in with your wheelchair. I hope Columbus is a little warmer than here, and that the start of March brings some warmer temperatures, so you can get out and about more often.

I know all you crazy Buckeyes revere your football season, but in the O’Neil household March Madness has always been the most sacred sporting event. Wearing a black armband for Bobby Knight’s retirement, Uncle Bill is sharpening his pencil for the pools and adjusting the color on the tv already. Although when we were kids he used to take all three of us girls to the park for basketball drills, sadly, we never perfected a lay-up and usually ended up running home, crying, and begging CJ to tell Dad to leave us alone. While Megan would have been his dream daughter, I did, however, inherit his gene for gambling, and I actually love watching the games, so we can hardly wait the remaining week and a half for the brackets to be revealed.

Sadly, that’s about all from the Windy City. Would love to hear what’s going on in your world. As always, wishing you the best!

Love,
Jill

Good Morning, Phil!
I hope some of the snow Columbus recently received has melted and you will soon see some signs of Spring. We have had a few warm days, and it is so refreshing! Hope your days get warmer and brighter!
My parents were so happy to see you while they were in Columbus. I wish I was able to come too, or visit with your mother while she was here, but I was unable to.
Have a Happy Easter!
Always thinking of you and praying for you,
Tricia

Hi there Mr. Phil!!

It’s been awhile since I send you a friendly ‘hello’ and I thought I would take a break from my work load to check in on you!

I’m sure you are anxiously awaiting this darn rainy weather to pass, I know I am. I want some clean smelling fresh spring air…ahhhh, I can almost smell it now!

I hope you are doing well, I hope that life is coming along for you & that mentally you are doing well.

Easter is just around the corner…chocolate bunny ears to bite off, malted eggs and jelly beans to tempt our sweet tooth, but the sweetest part of this Easter season is the complete and total forgiveness of ALL our sins…(Ok, now that is a huge gift, wouldn’t you say?) So, for those of us that “get” what Easter is about, well by cracky, let’s share it with others! And those that don’t “get” it…well, try any church service this Sunday morning and you might just be surprised with the wonderful message being sent your way!

…and as always…I will leave you with thoughts to ponder….

Our life is full of brokenness – broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations. How can we live with that brokenness without becoming bitter and resentful except by returning again and again to God’s faithful presence in our lives.

Henri Nouwen

Peace to you this Easter Phil…and amen!

Kate

Phil,

Just wanted to drop a line and say hi, we think of everyday and hope each day gets a little easier for you.

How are your brackets doing ?

Take care bud !!

Jack Krallman

Hen,

How is the band sounding? I burned a CD and it’s been sitting on my shelf forever (I’ve got to work on the procrastination thing). I’ll give you a call and drop in to catch up.

I hope you picked the tourney teams better than I did… if it’s cold tomorrow I’m gong to use it as kindling.

Peace,

Tut

Hen,

I’m glad someones brackets are working out. I just got an email from CBS .com- turns out I am in 256,174th place— Nice!
I am using the paper my picks are on to start the fire tonight before the Bucks play.
Maybe next year…

Tut

Hi Phil,
Jeff & I have thought & prayed for you often over the past year. I just received the email from you sister this week with your webpage & wanted to wish you the best. I have read your latest blog & I think it’s inspiring how active you still are (I’ve heard stories about you!) ha ha It sounds like your recovery is going well! I hope that we will cross paths one day… you are an inspiration to many! God bless!

Jen Henry

Phil – it has been some time since receiving any news on this blog – I’ve been inquiring through your sister, and the other day talked to Yvonne Perotti – I understand that you are dealing with some new problems and I’m sorry to hear that. You have continued to be in my daily prayers since the first time I learned of your accident and altho’ my husband’s long battle with a brain tumor, and his passing just 4 months ago occupied my mind,I still wished for you renewed healing and strength. I am adding some special prayers and novena to look for success in eliminating this last problem. You have been through so much and I know it has been so difficult for you, and for your family as well. God’s schedule is not always ours, but stay strong and faithful – He will bring you through it.
Love and prayers, Kathy Puccetti, your Mom and Aunts friend from St Joe’s

To the Phil family,

I did not know Phil personally, but do know his father. I work in the same office at HER. I pray for a peace that passes all understanding for you all. Rely on God to be your strength, fortress and stronghold.

Praying in the wings for you and Phil.

Gods Blessings upon you all.

Tammy Lewis

I’ll always remember Phil’s reflection.