Popular Post oldmanfan Posted February 2, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2020 So while I sit in my living room in Carmel IN, just north of Indy, preparing to watch the game, my wife and sister-in-law are Lyfting to Hard Rock Stadium. My sister-in—law is the strength coach of a local high school and was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 2015. After big time surgery and chemo she is still with us, and the oncologists think she’ll be Ok although she’ll be on chemo the rest of her life. Despite her health issues she continued throughout being dedicated to her athletes, working many overtime hours with them, never missing games. On of her former athletes wrote a letter to the Colts about my sister-in-law’s issues and how inspiring she is to her students. And the Colts were touched by her story. They decided to give her an all expense paid trip for two to the game, flights, hotel, tickets, spending money, the whole nine yards. My older daughter who lives in Orlando picked them up Friday afternoon, they spent all day yesterday at the NFL experience with all their Bills gear in representing, and just got word the wife and sister-in-law have arrived at Hard Rock! Just had to share with my friends here on the board. 29 43 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Great story. Hope the sister-in-law keeps beating cancer. Very cool of the Colts also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twist_to_open Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Best Super Bowl story I've read this year. Hope your sister in law keeps kicking a$$ and the two of them have a great time today! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 hope she has a ton of fun and is with us for this dynasty we're about create and live on to be old and grey! cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 31 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: So while I sit in my living room in Carmel IN, just north of Indy, preparing to watch the game, my wife and sister-in-law are Lyfting to Hard Rock Stadium. My sister-in—law is the strength coach of a local high school and was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 2015. After big time surgery and chemo she is still with us, and the oncologists think she’ll be Ok although she’ll be on chemo the rest of her life. Despite her health issues she continued throughout being dedicated to her athletes, working many overtime hours with them, never missing games. On of her former athletes wrote a letter to the Colts about my sister-in-law’s issues and how inspiring she is to her students. And the Colts were touched by her story. They decided to give her an all expense paid trip for two to the game, flights, hotel, tickets, spending money, the whole nine yards. My older daughter who lives in Orlando picked them up Friday afternoon, they spent all day yesterday at the NFL experience with all their Bills gear in representing, and just got word the wife and sister-in-law have arrived at Hard Rock! Just had to share with my friends here on the board. Great story! Good job by the Colts, and hope it's a wonderful experience for your wife and her sister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Awesome! ???? For your sister-in-law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Old manfan- sounds like you’re a good brother in law, and glad she’s fighting as hard as you described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 3 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said: Old manfan- sounds like you’re a good brother in law, and glad she’s fighting as hard as you described. She’s a real fighter and one of the few women in her field. Her students just love her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Glad she’s doing well in that battle. It say a lot about her that they would go to the effort to write the letter, and well done by the Colts. I have a SIL with stage 4 cancer, so this is encouraging and really touches home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Very cool story. Continued good luck to your SIL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 8 minutes ago, oldmanfan said: She’s a real fighter and one of the few women in her field. Her students just love her. I'm sure they do. Have fun watching the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Wonder if they will ride the Gondola that they just installed at the top of the stadium.... millions of dollars spent to take a ride around the roof of the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, oldmanfan said: So while I sit in my living room in Carmel IN, just north of Indy, preparing to watch the game, my wife and sister-in-law are Lyfting to Hard Rock Stadium. My sister-in—law is the strength coach of a local high school and was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 2015. After big time surgery and chemo she is still with us, and the oncologists think she’ll be Ok although she’ll be on chemo the rest of her life. Despite her health issues she continued throughout being dedicated to her athletes, working many overtime hours with them, never missing games. On of her former athletes wrote a letter to the Colts about my sister-in-law’s issues and how inspiring she is to her students. And the Colts were touched by her story. They decided to give her an all expense paid trip for two to the game, flights, hotel, tickets, spending money, the whole nine yards. My older daughter who lives in Orlando picked them up Friday afternoon, they spent all day yesterday at the NFL experience with all their Bills gear in representing, and just got word the wife and sister-in-law have arrived at Hard Rock! Just had to share with my friends here on the board. best wishes to you and yours, indy. Edited February 2, 2020 by Foxx 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 That's awesome. Sounds very deserving of everything she gets. May she stay in remission for MANY years to come, may she continue to inspire others along her journey, and may your family be blessed my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4th&long Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Great story Indy! Sounds like your sister in law is an inspiration to all who come in contact with her! I hope she continues on her road to recovery. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Heartwarming just heartwarming. My opinion of the Colts organization is at an all time high. Best wishes for continued progress for her health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Thanks for sharing and continued prayers to your sister-in-law and you and your family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Teams often do this, honor local teachers, with photo session and sometimes autographed items. I remember one story on a teacher who told a team she was not interested in getting an autographed item for her students are the fans not her so they gave her a box of hats, one per student, each autographed by a different player. This is a level of appreciation most teams do not do and the Colts are doing a good thing. I wonder if it was something Frank Reich suggested. I ordered a limited release poster from Frank's charity Athletes in Action. It never arrived and when I contacted them they told me they were all out and would issue me a refund. Evidently Frank heard about it, found a poster and signed it with a handwritten note included - "Sorry about delay. Go Bills!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fiend Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I am glad they sent her! My mother had colon cancer, so I know how you feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda Triangle Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Chills, man. That's awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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