I want to start by thanking my classmates, Heather’s classmates, my squash buddies, our prayer partners, friends, and relatives from all over for your outpouring of support. Your comments, love, affection and prayers prove one thing for sure: my tear ducts are working perfectly. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Some of you may remember the family planning motto of the 70’s: doh ya tteen, buss (2 or 3 – enough). Heather and I followed that rule implicitly. We had 3, and stopped. Three years later, we had 2, and stopped. Three years later, we had 3, and stopped for good. We have 7 musically talented boys: Ryan, Shannon, Jason, Darryn, Myron, Jordan, and Dustin; and one fabulous dancing princess with a keen ear: Sharyon. We’ve added six extraordinary daughters: Kerrie, Marla, Cybel, Alma, Jenn, and Jana. Our family motto is FAMILY comes first. There is no more joy than when the entire family reunites. God has blessed us with an incredible, supportive family, which is what keeps me going.

I would be remiss if I didn’t wish my loving wife a happy – – rd birthday. She loved her gift from her grandchildren – a recording of them reciting the Rosary. We have and will continue to listen every night before bed.

A quick update on me. Last week we had a minor incident where my PEG tube was accidentally pulled from my stomach. We headed over to Credit Valley and four hours later, the interventional radiologist was able to replace the tube. Over all, my condition has been steady since the last post. Thank you for your continued prayers!

18 thoughts on “Family”

  1. Lovely picture of the kids Yorrick and Heather. Yes family and friends are what keep you going in the difficult times and both of you have earned and now reap the bounty of both. Good to know that Yorrick’s condition is no worse in spite of the PEG incident. Our prayers and love and hugs. Karen and Godfrey

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  3. As a family we would wait for your Christmas card with the photo of the new addition in it. You both have done an amazing job with such a big family! God bless!

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  4. Thank you Yorrick for the lovely blog. Always a pleasure to read.
    So happy to that you’ve remained well. You are daily in our prayers.
    Your big family is awesome.
    Love and prayers
    Egbert and Lilian

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  5. Hugs and kisses darling Yorrick and Heather. Think of you’ll every day. You have a very blessed family and I have witnessed it first has. God bless love Gracelyn

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  6. Dearest Yorrick ,
    I’m glad they were able to look after you at Credit Valley!
    I love reading your blog and honestly wish I had had more than one kid and had met you earlier in my life , so that you could have taught me your doh ya teen method !!! 😂
    You take care and looking forward to your next blog post !
    Daily prayers offered for you
    Much love
    Sharon

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  8. So lovely to receive another update. Glad things are good. Will continue to keep all of you in prayer. Love, Pat

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  9. Love your blog, yorrick. I’m praying for a miracle and I believe it will happen. You have to step out in faith and do something that you couldn’t do before. Keep at it till the miracle happens. I know I sound hard but I love you and Heather and the family and I want to meet up again once this covid crisis is over.

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  10. You all are incredible. I admire the love in this family. I pray for continued peace and strength in your family, through the almighty name of Jesus!

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  11. Hi Yorrick! What a lovely positive attitude! Keeping you & Heather & the lovely family in my prayers & thoughts. Your positive attitude encourages me during the tough times! Be Blessed always!
    Happy Birthday Heather may it be a magical day!

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  12. You and Heather are wonderful people and you have raised a wonderful family. This world needs many, many more like you and yours.

    My family and I are not only beholden to your parents and you for teaching us that being a good human being comes first and knowledge, finances, status, religious and political beliefs come thereafter!

    I have prayed for you from your 70th birthday onwards, everyday without fail as I knew quite a bit about ALS,and will continue doing so as long as my senses will prevail!

    Stay blessed, all of you, always!

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  14. Yorrick & Heather stay blessed by almighty God. You both are an inspiration to younger generation. Bond, Unity, Caring, unconditional love are qualities to learn from your small sweet family of just 18 members. Our Daily Prayers for good health, both of You. Family support in the hour of crises is your strength.
    LOVE FROM DARYL & SUNILA VEIGAS

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  15. Love this! I feel as if many should read this and realign their own priorities. FAMILY should come first and the world is losing sight of this.
    Thank you sir, your wisdom is cherished as always.

    Imad

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  16. Love and prayers always dearest Yorrick and Heather – from Jenny Yezdi and family.Stay Strong and blessed with your beautiful family.

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  18. Blogging…. So up with the times. But then again U. Yorrick that you always have been. No doubt our family has been richly blessed all these years and as we look back we have to count our blessings. Am sure you manage some dance moves while navigating your way around the house with A. Heather’s help. Keep spreading the cheer.

    Love how the cousins are marking their position on the siblings list on their fingers. Trust our creative minds to come up with such ideas.

    Love from Minella Cliffy Clyde and Claydon.

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