Hello Everyone
Oops! It's bad news I'm afraid. I have what is a fast growing tumor in an innoperable place that is the brain stem. A level 4 tumor. All that remains is chemotherapy and to be honest we're debating going through that. There are a few side effects that are not too nice and we can't decide whether to go foer it or not.. It's only a 30% chance.
I was in awe of my mum, Dad, Simon and Jeanette today.To see people so positive for me was wonderful, truly wonderful. For that I'm in their debt. Well, THINKSHRINK didn't work,it wasn't meant to but thank you all the same, thank you.
There is too much love and supportfor us to drop THINK SHRINK so please keep thinking! Don't wory if I sound a bit down, I'm far from it, jsut a bit shocked.
Hey I'll write tomorrow
Love
Ali
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Not quite sure what to say Ali except that we are both thinking of you,Jeanette, your Mum and Dad, Si, Jo and the boys. Keep strong and our love is with you all.
Bridget and Richard.xx
AKA Mum and Dad Haller
shit ali,
don't know what to say, thats just awful news. its would be easy just to write keep fighting, but its a decision only you and your family can make.
from my own experience from a situation far less serious from yours, whenever i was unsure, or down or couldn't face the pain i just thought to myself "what would lance armstrong do in this situation?"not sure if that helps you or not, but it help me make decisions.
my thoughts are with you and your family,
all the best
martin creasey
Ali,
Thinking of you, and know you will keep your chin up. Everyone that knows you, or has simply crossed one of your many paths are truely inspired by you.
Love Tim P
Hey Ali,
A bit shocked myself but that doesn't matter.
All my thoughts go to you and your family and for what it's worth, I would go for it on the chemo but of course, that's something you've got to work out.
As always, thinking of you every step of the way.
Fight on big man.
Dave, Barbie & Alessia
I wasn't sure that we'd hear from you today but I should never have doubted you, in true Ali style you are there to keep us informed, even though the news is not what any of us wanted to hear. I am sure that your loving family will help you make the right decision about the treatment, meanwhile all the friends that love you will be there for support. Perhaps I could pop over at the weekend and give you and Chaulton a spin; fresh air helps with the thinking.
Much love Diana
Dear Ali, we are thinking off you. Sending you tons of love and BIG BIG hugs.
with love Cathy, John, Jack and Sophie Hendry XXXXXXXX
hey ali,
can only echo the notes from everybody. Whatever you decide to do will be the right thing.
You're an amazing person Ali, and have some incredible people around you. Lots of love to you and all your family and Jeanette...
if you want to go for a fly, you know we're here...
love you loads Katie
xx
Ali,
You are an amazing man and must be one of the most loved people on the planet. Don't underestimate the power of love. We're all rooting for you.
"Bon courage" to you and your family as you decide on the next step.
Sending you a very big hug.
Gill x
oh God Ali
I really didn't believe that was going to be the case. It is weird - reading this and the heavens have opened with the most almighty hail storm I have ever seen. Don't give up. Please.
Thinking of you and your mum and dad and family and of course Jeanette.
all my love
Kate, Nick and Archie
xxx
Hi Ali,
Thank you for sharing these very difficult times with all of us, as you have seen from the blog, all of your friends and family from all over the world are supporting you in this long journey. Your blog has become part of our daily life.
Whatever you decide, I am sure that I speak for everyone, we will all be with you all of the way!
You are a fantastic person and in all the ups and downs the real Ali always shines through it all, keep it up!
None of us will give up on Think Shrink.
Lots of Love,
Sally and Mo xx
Hey Ali,
Always thinking of the boy next door - I remember wrapping you up in loo rolls in one of those weird games people played at birthday parties in the 70s so that just your shaggy blond head was sticking out of the top!
You know where we are and you just have to shout.
Lots of Love
J-A
Dear Ali
We were so very sorry to read your news this evening but with the amazing support of your dear mum and dad, Jeanette, and all the rest of your family and friends you will carry on the fight as you have done all along with great positivity and spirit.
Of course we are still with you and thinking S H R I N K all the time. You are an incredible person, much loved by many including us. Keep smiling Ali. All our love and thoughts are with you always.
The Conways
Chris, David, Stewart, Jo, Freya, Sarah & Daniel xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Ali
Ditto all of the above.
All I can add is that we too are thinking of you & are sending lots of love your way.
Loads of love to you & Jeanette,
Nicki & Hugh xxxx
Ali, Life deals some truly awful hands. You will do what is right for you at this time. You are always in our hearts, keep strong I can just picture you lapping up all this attention! Thanks for taking the time to keep in touch with us all.
Love
Shona & Del
xxx
Ali, mate!
We're still thinking shrink, come what may! Stay strong, my man. Keep riding high on that crest of a wave of love and support.
With much love and hugs
Ewan and Claire
xxxxxxxxx
My friend's daughter once said to him "Daddy, I love you so much I don't know the number". That's how we feel about you, Ali.
Over 23 thousand hits on the blog so far....
Ali
As you will read in all the comments above we are all in awe of you and so so proud of how you and all of 'team rainback' are dealing with this. You are one of the nicest, kindest men I have ever had the pleasure to know for over 18 years. Keep up the fight mate, we are all routing for you, even more than ever now.
Hope you will come over for a cup of tea soon and don't tell Mum but I may have another of those Easter Eggs for you!!
Lots of love
Julia, Jumbo, Luce and Hugo xxx
Ali,
Oh Bugger... not sure what else to say really, but if the amount of love there is for you could blast the tumour you know you would be clear..........
lots of love
Nikki & Matt
bonsoir Ali,
en effet, c est pas tout a fait la nouvelle a laquelle on s attendait tous.
c est assez difficile d exprimer ce que je ressens ce soir, d un coté, un gros melange de deception, d injustice, de tristesse mais d'un autre coté, je veut rester positive et confiante quand au deroulement des ces prochains mois.je suis sure que vous saurez prendre la meilleure decision pour toi et tes proches.
je voulais simplement apporter une touche tres positive ce soir, j ai une amie de mon pere qui est sortie vaiqueur de son combat contre sa tumeur au cerveau, inopérable, de la taille d un balle de tennis et a force d encouragement d amour, et de traitement, elle est aujourd hui parmi nous.
continue de te battre, et sache que je continue le + souvent possible "think shink".
ma proposition pour Correncon est toujours d'actualité, je pense que l'air frais du Vercors peut avoir des effets tres benefiques, si ce n est pas sur la santé, au moins c est sur le moral.
j'aimerai tellement pouvoir faire bien plus que t envoyer ces quelques lignes.
si tu penses a quoi que se soit, dis le moi.
j ai une tres grande pensee pour Jeanette et tes parents pour qui ca ne doit pas etre plus facile, je les embrasse tres fort.
mais la plupart de mes pensees te reviennent et quoi que tu decides, je suis sure que tu saura prendre la bonne decision.
on t attends a la maison quand tu veux.
je t envoie des milliers de baisers a partager avec toute ta famille et sache que tous tes amis te soutiennent et pensent a toi.
a tres vite Ali
gazelle
Ali,
I wish I could give you a big hug right now. Your a great guy, stay strong mate.
Love Robbie
Hi Ali,
I don't really know what to say other than my thoughts are with you, Jeanette and your Family every day.
Tomorrow is the last day of my tech course, you inspired me to get this far and will continue to do so, I thank you for that.
All my love,
Birchy.
Ali, dont give up, the force of love is stronger than anything.
Elaine x
Hey Ali
Waht bad news!!!... but a 1 in 3 chance with chemo has to be worth a go? What do you reckon?... there are loads of drugs to combat the side effects.... but i'm not going through what you are...and it is only you who can make that decision....but I do know that whatever decision you make will be the right one!
Darren just asked, after reading some of your comments...'is he as nice a guy as everyone is saying?' my reply...'no..he's better than that!'...how true!!
Oh by the way...I was also thinking is that the same Dicky Marshall that I once knew??!!
Keep Blogging
Love Sara xxx
Dear Ali,
We are thinking of you and all the family today and every day. Who knows what the power of all this love and support might achieve?
Sending love and positive thoughts,
L & R
Thinking of you and your family and hope that all the love we are sending is reaching you all x
Nicola
Hi Ali
What bad news - United, Liverpool and Chelsea into the next round and Wenger left to try and pull our boys out of their slump. Still I reckon we should all keep believing..
hope to see you at the weekend... matt and emily xx
Hey Ali
Our thoughts and love are with you,
All our love
Kerry, Griller and Abbie xxx
Hello mate,
Right Private Rainback head up shoulders back and a big smile across those chops of yours, as that is what you have put on everyones faces you've ever come into contact with. You really don't comprehend the effect you have on people, but let me tell you it is far further reaching than any of us know. Your friends and admirers are from all over the world and range in age, colour, shape, size, backgrounds and wealth, but we all have one thing in common which is the fortune to have met and spent time with you "Ali Rainback" son, brother, lover, uncle, cousin, friend, gooner, the list goes on as we all know you our own special way. We will always be here for you and will keep hoping and praying for good health, so keep your pecker and look forward to seeing you soon.
Love always,
Russ, Belle & Cara xxx
Hi Ali,
Just spoke with Jeanette and then read your blogspot. I know it's not the news that you were expecting, and it has been a massive shock for you and all those around you, but just re-evaluate the situation and see where you want to take it. Whatever you decide I am sure it will be the right decision for you. Our thoughts are with you and just try and remain as positive as you can. We are all still thinking shrink!! Lots of love
Charlie, Pete and Lucy xxx
Hi Ali
sorry you have had the wrong news today, i think the comments above are better than any i could make. Stay stong and keep fighting, thinking of you loads.
loads of love sian and chris xx
My Dearest Ali. Once again you have astounded us all by how you accepted today’s news. As granny said “It’s not what happens in life that counts, Its how you deal with it” and again you have been a true star. I sit here and in two hours have watched over 29 contributions come in from your worldwide network of friends and hear how “Good Team Rainback “ have been. Believe me we get so much strength from you to make it work and both Mum & I are so proud of You and what you have achieved . Keep fighting and Blogging. Your public needs you
Love Dad
Hi Ali, am thinking of you and your family and willing a good outcome. Keep on keeping on; it's your call now. Awrabest.
Hi Ali,
I said we'd be here tonight, so here we are! It wasn't what we wanted to hear either, but sod that ... we'll keep thinking positive and "thinking shrinking" with everyone ... including you, we hope. But most of all we'll be thinking of you. Chin up. Love, Julie & Mark x
Dear Ali, Keep blogging, we are thinking of you and your family Sending you lots of love.
From Karen, Daff, Jack and Toby xxx
Like father like son; so much courage for your Dad to say words of love and admiration to you on this day of set-back. Mum also an inspiration. Wonderful comments from all your many friends - I remember the loo roll game hope it gave you a smile.
Love from the Smiths next door once upon a time.
Dearest Ali,
So dreadfully sorry to hear your awful news but hey 30% is better than 0% - but it is your call. Loads of love to you, Jeanette and your Mum, Dad, Si, Jo and family. Will be thinking of you every step of the way.
Love Christine xxx
Hi mate,
Really sorry the news isn't what we wanted to hear, but as ever you are an inspiration to us all in your attitude. I have never heard you angry or "why me" about the situation and your positivity and sense of humour constantly astound me. You are a big man and we all love you.
We are nearly done here and will be home soon for some serious wheelchair action on the Downs.
Love to you, Jeanette and all of your family,
Philip x
Hey Ali
Obviously not the news we had all hoped for. Whilst it is difficult for us to digest, we cannot begin to imagine what it is like for you, your family and Jeanette.
Ali, long before all this brain tumour stuff began we used to tell people about this "inspirational guy" we knew called Ali Rainback. Well "inspirational" doesn't even begin to describe how we feel about you today. Ali, you will know which path to choose so follow your heart.
Love you
Siobhan, Stephen, Hannah,Mimi and Issy xxxxx
Ali,
Sorry to hear your news. Even though I only know you from the blog I can tell you are a fighter.
Chemo might not be so bad. Not everyone gets the side-effects and if you do there are plenty of drugs to counteract the worst of them. And if it is really that bad you can always stop after one or two cycles. Also sometimes the higher grade tumours respond better to chemo than the lower grade ones. So its not all bad news.
But it is your decision. You must do what is right for you. What ever that is make sure you live life to the full. I think that is something we have all learnt from this. You are clearly a fun, kind and positive person - shown by all the support and friends you have around you - and I know you will make the right decision.
Thinking shrink for you as always.
PS covering you and half of Hertfordshire on Saturday night so dont get sick then!
Hi Ali and Jeanette
Life is So unfair.
What else to say....
The descision, when you make it, will be the right one for you, and I will me backing you all the way along with those amazing friends and family of yours.
Treacle xxx
There is nothing much I can add to the comments already posted. I can't help but shed a tear for you as I sit on the other side of the world writing this.
All my love to you and your family. Speak to you very soon.
Julian
hey ali i was skiing with someone yesterday who was on your istd course in zermatt last year and the word he used for your personality and enthusiasm was "infectious". over the years you've inspired me with your enthusiasm and humour. try and be yourself, keep your chin up and believe the good times will come back. dougs
Dear Ali and family,
So sorry to hear your news. Hope prevails. Matt and I spent the evening at the Royal Albert Hall listening to Paul Weller in aid of the teenage cancer trust. It was inspiring and moving watching a film of two young lads who once had cancer, they then came on the stage, one in remission for 7 months, the other 2 years. Keep fighting it and you too can be a survivor. Sos, Sarah and Harry
hey Ali
not he news we wanted to hear :( Whatever decision you make we'll be right behind you sending our love and think shrink vibes
Ali & Rob xxxxx
Friday morning
Dear Ali
I know I blogged you last night but wanted you to know how much we are thinking and praying for you. I have spent a lot of the night awake thinking how bloody unfair life is. You are such a great guy and from the first time we met you during your BASI training with Stewart we have always thought highly of you. We've worked with you and met up with you on our skiing holidays and you have always been a ray of sunshine, I have never known you otherwise. We love you dearly Ali and if love can heal then you will soon be back on the slopes with us. Keep smiling Ali, myself and all the family are thinking of you and are with you in spirit I promise willing you to get better.
love and hugs
Chris (mum Conway)xxxxxx
Hi Ali
Just wanted to write and let you know that I'm thinking of you and your family. You've a difficult decision to make but whatever you decide you know that there are plenty of people backing you all the way. Love and big hugs Kirsty McG xx
Hi Ali
I am really shocked - what a blow -Sureley 30% has to be worth going for. You have shown such strength it can't be time to stop think shrink just yet - we will carry on anyway.
All our Love to you and the family.
Richard & Andy
Hi Ali, What a bummer! However we are all still rooting for you. It was my 50th birthday on wednesday and Andy Jerram and Fi came over, they send there love too as does Tim fussel...the list of people rooting for you just keeps growing!! Keep positive we are still thinking shrink!
Yogi bear sends a big slobber too!!
love Lesley and Steve Coppin and yogibearxx
Dear Ali,
Not the best news, but you are such a positive guy, you have such a fantastic team around you and there are so many people across the world thinking shrink for you every day that 30% seems good enough for me. Whatever you edcide will be the right decision. think ing of you every day.
Cooperman
B**llocks!! Ali - I almost didn't want to open the blog today, and with good reason it seems. I hope you take every chance you can to beat this - you and your loved ones deserve it. You know we're all behind whatever decision you make. I like the comment someone earlier made referencing Lance Armstrong. I know the circumstances were different but he showed that these things CAN be overcome. Huge respect to you and your family Ali - God knows how you all stay so upbeat - you're doing a much better job than me!
Love to you all
Sheila
Hey Ali,
I haven't commented on your blog yet, but have been checking it all season, reading every update and seeing all your amazing photos.
I can't believe how many hits you have got... but then again I can!
After reading all the comments left by everyone it really is amazing how many people's lives you have affected.
You are the bravest and strongest person I have ever met. But every superman still needs support every now and then.......... so lap up all the love from your endless group of friends and family. And if there are moments when you don't feel so strong thats ok, becasue you know you have hundreds of others to be strong for you.
Nicki, from New Gen Courch.
hi mate really sorry to hear the news, but as everyone else has been saying, let's keep going - we're all here for you!!
great to see you the other day, and I have picked up that case for you so next time I'll give you that, along with your camera! whoops.
hopefully see you soon mate, i have this Sunday off,
Tim x
Hello Ali
Can only echo the many comments that have been written already and we are all thinking of you and your family at this time. The support structure you have is phenomenal and you have that because you are a great person and everyone loves you.
Making the decision about chemo is a hard one and a personal one but I just thought I'd like to remind you of my Aunt jean who did exactly this with a less % chance and actually had no side effects and is still here nearly 10 years later enjoying her life.
Keep strong and kepp blogging.
Much Love
Summers and the Sottish clan.x
Hi Ali,
You have all my thougts and best wishes. If you decide on chemo or not, I will be thinking of you and your family. It's not the news that you wanted but I know that you will stay poastive.
Tom R
Jo and I are lost for words but echo all the above comments, which are for more erudite than anything we can write. We are thinking of you, Jeanette and your family each day and send masses of love.
Marzie & Jo
Hi Ali
What a bummer on the news front and a difficult decision to make. I think you get the idea though that everyone is 100% behind what ever you decide to do.
Huge love and hugs to you and all your close friends and family. It must have been a blow - but as ever you are so strong. I cannot help using the word inspirational. I know it has come up in so many comments before mine, but it is true. Whenever I think of you Ali, you are positive, cheerful and smiling. Gang Show, Austria, nights at the Three Horseshoes, drunken parties 18 years ago. Whatever happens - whatever you decide, your smile is at the core of your being and we love you for it.
Keep strong, when you can, and if you wobble please know we are all here for you, thinking shrink still, thinking love and support.
A big hug to you.
Jo McCallion (nee Cornelius)
Calling all Rainbacks,
Calling all Rainbacks,
This is the good ship Dicky M.
Blog received loud and clear,
.....unfortunately!!!
Negative on "Stop Think Shrink" and feeling hopeless and sad.
Affirmative on picking up on the oodles of love and support and feeling great in yourselves (all of you) for being the awesome people that you are.
Docking at Luton, Saturday.
Rondezvous Sunday?
Departing Monday midday.
Message ends.
But the Love and hope just keep flowing!!!
Big Love,
Dicky M.
Hey buddy, head up and keep pushing through....I have a feeling that this little set back wont stop you. You are a determined fighter, we all know that and so keep it up!
Give me a buzz if you fancy a chat
Love Jumbo
Hey Ali,
Blair and I were blown away by your news today. We just had to sit down and let this sink in. Even though I´ver never seen you write ´Why me`?, it is something we say to ourselves all the time. `why him´! Life is so unfair.. But luckely you have so many wondeful people around you, and people from all over the world who have you in their thoughts. And 30% is still a good chance! :-)
With so many good vibes from hundreds of people, surely this silly tumour thing will think twice and quickly crawl away!!
I´m sorry I have not seen you in a while, but you ARE definately in my thoughts, and we´ll keep sending good vibes.
Lots of love,
Marije & Blair (New Gen Val d´Isere).
Ali,
So sorry mate, keep in there fighting - you will win - all the good people do.
Dizz.
Hi Ali - not commented on the blog since early doors, but read it most days, and felt so bad for you and your family when told the news yesterday.
Been thinking shrinking for you, and the positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible. We are still with you and will keep working on the think shrink.
Take care of yourself
Hi Ali Well we will just have to pray a bit harder now and keep positive for you.As you see there are lots of poeple on your case so I will keep praying for you and your family.
God Bless you.
Andy Mc
Hi Ali,
Really sorry to hear the news you got, Dizz sent me the link and I have been reading over your blog recently. Good luck mate, thinking of you.
Andy (From all those years ago at College)
Hey Ali,
been thinking about you all yesterday and only just got to look at your blog now.
You and your family are so strong Ali. Whatever you decide to do everyone will support and be there with you.
Thinking of you.
Big hugs
Issie I.
Hello Ali, you don't know me, nor do I think you'd want to, as I'm a sixty-eight year old female and a bit of a short-arsenal. Your ski teacher's heart would drop through your ski boots, were you to see me lumbering over the piste towards you, skis crossed in arms, for a ski lesson. However, I have been down The Chemotherapy/Steroid Run, and fully endorse the advice given by the person - Comment 38 - who "will be covering half of Herts" on Saturday. It's wise counsel.
On a more mundane note, should you still be afflicted by thirst Ali, 1part Tropicana Orange Juice to 3 parts Jamaican Ginger Beer makes a quenching drink. I used to keep mine in a sports bottle which made me feel quite athletic! But enough of the commercials, must return to domestic duties, will be reading your blogs and hoping all goes well for you.
This is the third time of typing, my first blog ever, but it keeps disappearing into space. Bye for now, The Bewildered One.
Hi Ali, I was thinking about you lots yesterday and gutted to hear the news. Keep fighting and keep strong. I'm sending all my positive vibes your way and will continue to think shrik. Lots of love, Simone xx
Hooray for Aunt Jean and the Bewildered One!
Ali,
So lovely to speak to you Wednesday and so sorry to hear your news of 24 hours later but you are a complete STAR as I said in my text and we are all there for you as you can read.....keep strong and I would love to see you next week if you can spare the time, would be great.
Every step of the way on Sunday (Flora, L MARA), I shall be thinking of you, even if the heavens open as they did today pelting us with pockets of hale stones. Your a complete STAR and you DESERVE MORE! X Love & lots and lots of thoughts, Sally & family X
Dear Ali
Don't know what to say that hasn't been said already. There is no other way than fighting on because as everyone above knows, your life is so worth living, especially to us - your friends and family.Love to your mum and dad, si,Jo and the boys.WE are thinking of you all and sending vibes to make the right choice (if there is one) for you.
lots of love
jemma and jonathan Finch
Ali,
Simone and Jeanette filled me in on the news. I just wish I could give you one of those big hugs I gave you last time I saw you. We are all here to support you and those around you, whatever happens, whatever you decide.
For once I'm a bit speechless (yeeha I hear you cry!) so for now I'll sign off. All my love always.
Janey xxx
My Mate Ali,
We are gutted with the news but we know that you will have the strength to make the right decision.
Remember that you have the support of Jeanette, Mum and Dad, family and all your friends all over the world. You have lit up the lives of everbody you have met and we will follow you through this journey. We will always be thinking about you and THINKING SHRINK.
We will look forward to your return to Annecy and we will walk around the lake with you and Chorlton in the spring and look at all the beautiful flowers and the mountains.
Love, hugs and kisses,
Bernie and Karin xxx
Hi Ali,
Haven't seen you for a few years in Courchevel when you were teaching Alex to ski and everyone to smile. I'm new to the blog and am now hooked - you're a fantastic inspiration to everyone. I'm adding myself to your fan club, to the Thinkshrink campaign and sending a mountain of love and thoughts.
Vivien
xxx
Hey Ali,
Stay powerful and take strength from everyone thinking of you.
Love to you and your family and many friends.
Russ
Dear Ali,
Just wanted to let you know that we are all thinking of you every day, and rooting for you, and praying for you like mad! Whatever you decide to do, it's clear that you will have masses of love and support to help you through.
Stay strong and keep blogging, we love hearing from you.
Victor, Sandra, Rosie, Sophie & Zac.
Hey Ali,
Best thing about today was saying goodbye to my friend.
Sounds weird I know, but she's leaving our office to become a policewoman(or is it policeperson these days?) and is starting her training on Monday.
While I'll miss her like mad, I just know she'll be fab at it and will make a real difference to people's lives. I'm so proud of her.
Some people, just by being who they are, make the world a nicer place.
Lots of love
Jane-Anne
Ali,
Stay strong, still thinking SHRINK.
Mike B.
Dear Ali,
You are always in our thoughts - and we only wish the power of thought had made a bigger difference to your scan result. There are many friends jumping on board your journey and caring about you and your family - and i hope you receive comfort from knowing that.
With love from Clare Paul Amy and Ben
Hi Ali
Not the news we wanted to hear so we will keep thinking SHRINK!
Sending you big hugs and lots and lots of love to you, Jeanette and all your family.
Pops and Matt
Hi Ali
Well :o( to your news. But you keep fighting. A hard decision to make - we'll be with you all the way (even if it is just in cyber land). Don't let the b*st*rd grind you down.
Loads of love and hugs and stuff to you all
Jules xxx
Hi Ali
Mate you are a legend. I am thinking about you lots and lots. Stay strong. I am here or you when you need.
Big love mate
Tim
bugger.
the result is a horrible shock, and not what was hoped for.whatever you decide will be the right decition. All the people that are thinking shrink are all still with you 100%. All the love and support from all your friends and family and even those who know you less well is there as ever, and even stronger. Hang on in there.Our thoughts and prayers are with you as always.
love Lucie and Angus xxxxx
Ali,
Sorry it has taken me so long to write. It is so hard to know what to say with such difficult news and with such amazing things that have already been said. The courage and strength that you have shown is absolutely incredible, and I would only hope if I were faced with a similar challenge I would be anything like as strong as you. The support, love and courage shown by your parents and Jeanette is absolutely amazing, they are rocks.
You have a very tough decision to make I know. When I look back to the early days of new gen and think of the ‘tough decisions’ we had to make they seem insignificant compared to this one, but it still seemed to take us a long time to reach them!. Winston Churchill once said “If you are going through hell, keep going!” but the decision is yours and I will always love, respect and admire you whatever you decide to do.
Your mate
Dinga
Hi Ali. Looking at the time of the last comment, it seems everyone is out shopping, or whatever people do on Saturday? So here's a little story to fill in the time, assuming you're not out at a match or whatever? By-the-way this, in no way, relates to any person living or etc. etc....!
A young officer was described in his annual assessment by his C.O. thus: "Soldiers will follow this officer, if only out of a sense of idle curiosity".
Take from this what you will Ali, but keep on keeping on 'cos it's more than curiosity keeping "TEAM SHRINK" on the case. Awrabest.
Ali
Just back today from the 3V and as I looked out for the distinctive Green Jackets I thought of you and the story of your struggle to set up your ski school all those years ago. Absolutely gutted about your news. Stay strong and have courage. Thinking of you and all those close to you, the Edwards Family
You're an inspiration Ali and your attitude has clearly affected a lot of people - it has me and changed my attitude to life when I think (which is often) of the way you have coped with what you have been through....and now this.
Keep fighting, keep on going, stay positive allow yourself down times and do what you feel is right - as has already been said whatever that is it will be the right choice and everyone will be supporting you.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
love Rich E
Gorgeous Ali ,
It was really lovely spending time with you and your family over these past few days .You have so much support and love around you that what ever decisions you come to about treatment will be the right one . Not once have you complained , even when your feeling blue you always manage to smile and light up the room .
See you in a few days sweet cheeks . Big huge hugs .
lisa looooo xxxxxxxx
Hi Ali,
We have been thinking and talking about you a lot the last couple of days. Don't really not what else to say apart from we are rooting for and you family you in whatever decision you make!
Love Ben and Caroline
Dearest Ali
The results weren't what we had all been wishing for but you are such an inspiration and role model to us all, we know you can still beat this. Whatever decision you make regarding your treatment, you know that we will always be supporting you and and thinking of you constantly. When we first met you we were drawn by your infectious personality and enthusiasm for life, and this has continued throughout your diagnosis and treatment.
As you know, we have been skiing for the past three weeks, which you helped to organise with suggestions of resorts to visit etc. When Blair took us on some of the off-piste routes in Val d'isere, I constantly thought of how you would have talked me down some of the really hard sections, and ended the day looking back at how much I had achieved through your inspiration.
We are always here for you,
Paul and the girls
xx
Hi Ali,
Sorry I havent had a chance to write to you, - I did promise to stay in touch when I saw you in Moutiers- but I have been keeping up on your news from Caroline, John and Jeanette.
We all miss you alot over here and I was wondering if you maybe need some snow tyres organised for Chorlton???
I hope that dizziness goes away sometime, but i do think its a good idea that your Mum covers up all the sharp corners in your room...
We are all doing turns in your honour. Take care.
Lots of love and sunshine your way from Marie
hi ali
I have looked through all of the comments and its amazing how many people you know and care so much about you.When we first met in courchevel the lessons were so fun i learnt so much with you. All the lessons ive had since all the teachers are saying where did you learn those nice turns or nice carving turns. i said i learnt them from Ali at new gen.
lots of love
emma chambers
age 11
p.s. do you remember the boy who came to the lesson with pockets full of baguettes and food from breakfast and he ate the baguettes in 2 bites !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
maybe you would like to come to our house and play on our nintendo wii one day that would be fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Ali,
My thoughts are with you.
Only a year ago you helped me in a big way towards my goal by encouraging me onwards.....now I have passed all the modules of my ISIA and am another step on the way!
Thank you so much,
THINKSHRINK,
Zoe Norton
Hi Ali,
I celebrated my 40th lastnight (a month early) and 47 people toasted your strength and courage! Needless to say I'm feeling a bit ropey today, but we're all thinking of you lots. When ever I think back over the years of BASI courses, my fondest memories are undoubtedly from Andorra when we were all doing out 1 tech together.... particularly when you and Dinga had to drink San Miguel at breakfast, after a bet the night before - do you remember? Stay strong and look forward to catching up soon! Tim S.
I don't have the words Ali, there is so much I want to say but the words won't come.
I am here, though, standing shoulder to shoulder with the rest of the worldwide team. We are not going anywhere.
ThinkShrink
L x
25,186 hits Ali - as Linz said, we are all still here for you. Quietly thinking, hoping, praying, pootling, routing, determined and BELIEVING.
Sending more love
Gill xxx
Dear Ali
What a wonderful world of friends you have. We have read all the comments and can only repeat all of them. We are constantly thinking of you and Think Shrink and praying that you are coping. We've checked the blog at regular intervals to see if you've added a new one but I guess you have lots to think about and consider with Jeanette and your dear family. We are all here for you and as my message on your answerphone said "if you would like a visit we can sort something out".
All our love as always
The Conways
Chris, David, Stewart, Jo, Freya, Sarah and Daniel xxxxx
PS Stewart finished the London Marathon in 3 hrs 24 mins.
Hi Alistair,
We are shocked, sad but continue to be positive that if anyone can pull through, you will.
Our thoughts and love are with you during this very difficult time.
Love
Richard,Judy, Katherine, Michael and Krista.
Ali,
I've just spoken to Mum who told me your news, how shitty, in fact words can't begin...
I'm away at the moment but was thinking of coming up for a cup of tea on my return. I'll phone your mum on Friday.
Huge hug from the Braziers, thinking of you
x
Ali
Like everyone else we were absolutely gutted to hear this crap news. Life certainly isn't fair or predictable but the one thing that is a cert. is all the love and support everyone will continue to give you whatever decision you make.
And you can be sure that thinking shrink is the thing we will all do at the highest volume.
Love
Miranda & Alan xxx
Hey Ali, I checked in on Friday, hoping for the right news and am so sorry that the results were not what you deserve.
It's been 15 years since I last saw you but it's clear you have not changed a bit - your courage, kindness and strength shine through.
My parents are overseas at the moment but they wanted me to pass on their love and good wishes to you. And there's more from me, too.
Kate Fowler
X
Hi Ali
When I heard your news from Tom all I could think of was "Life is so unfair". You have been such an inspiration to many people and I am sure will not give in without a fight.
Keep fighting!
Love Sharon
x
My brother was sent home after a battle with a brain tumour and was told there was nothing more they could do.
33 years later and you'd never know. He is an inspiration too.
Thinking of you, Honour
Dear Alistair,
I heard the shocking news friday from your dad. I hope (and believe) that one day we will get the answers to all this...Why did Alistair get this thing in the first place? Why did it come back after the radiotherapy? Why does Jeanette & Mum & Dad have to go through all this too?
Why did the cancer go to you & not someone who mugs old ladies?
We were all in church in Cannes this morning praying for you.....
Same old message in church this morning week in, week out, year after year after year, Gods love, God's forgivness, God unmerited favour. For me there isnt a second message, no backup, no reserve message in case the first one didn't work cos His love is enough every, every time. It is good to feel good.
You are special & your family, Jeanette & all the bloggers too are special and very much loved.
If you go with the 30% or say "no more rubbish in my system, I've had enough" Fair enough either way, its a very tough decision.
More of God's life, Love, Wisdom & Truth in you, Jeanette and all of our lives Alistair & thank God again for you exceptional Mum & Dad.
Steve - Cagnes
Hi Ali,
I have been thinking about you all weekend. So many wonderful words have been written I am not sure what to say except that you will fight in the way you feel is best and I, along with the rest of the Rainback team will support you, thinking shrink, cheering and making you feel strong whenever you have a bad day.
Thinking and praying for you, Jeanette and your family.
All my love,
Nix xxx
Hi Ali
I just dont know what to say but keep fighting, your thoughts have been really postive recently so stick to it.
you can beat this this.....
all my love and be strong & beat it!
My thoughts are with you fella
hugh Pelling
Hey Ali,
Spoke to Mum last nite, she and Dad send all their love and best wishes to you and your family. They were also remembering all those wild HVSU parties, and Gang Show shannanigans (don't know what she was talking about- do you?? yours and Matt Bennett's names came up quite alot though...she's always had a soft spot for you!!)
Love
Sara x
Ali
I have nothing more wise to add than the multitude of comments above but I just want you to know that we too are thinking of you at this time.
Matt Beaumont + family
Hey Ali
I tried to post a comment when I first read the crappy news last Saturday, but words failed me, so I stopped trying and rang Jet instead!
Words continue to fail me. And as Jet will tell you, that's incredibly rare! So I'll try really hard. The best I can come up with is:
Bugger!
Which, somehow, doesn't seem to reflect the gravity of the situation! But that's not important. What's important is that you can see how many people, in every corner of the globe, are THINKSHRINKing for you, and sending you their bestest bestest vibes.
Be strong, my good man (because, despite having never met you, I know that a person to whom Jet is engaged is necessarily a good, nay fantastic, man).
May the force be with you. And a million other desperately understated sentiments.
Love, Jacquie (Jet's friend) xxx
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