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Owen's Fight 4 Life

FAITH -- FAMILY-- FRIENDS -- FUTURE

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12/22
Wishing you all Merry Christmas

12/15

may god be with owen's family this christmas!!!!

12/6

Berrie and family, if you need anything during this very

 difficult time, please let us know. I know we have never personally met
 and I only know of you and your husband's courageous battle though ,my
 daughters and them knowing your children, but please if we can do
 anything for you, please let us know. We will continue to pray for you and
 your family.May God Bless all of you.

12/2 owen's smile will always travel with me!!!---gene taylor 11/27 i will never forget owen smith--gene taylor 11/27 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! 11/27 Berrie and family, I only found this website today after hearing of your loss. My husband, Carl, used to work with Owen at Consolidated Diesel. He says Owen was a very likable guy and always smiled. He says he had a great personality. Berrie, I went to high school with you and have said "Hi" in seeing you in Rocky Mount. You always seemed to have such a sweet, loving spirit. I am praying for you and your children. I know Owen's pain and suffering are over and he is well and happy forevermore. Take the grief one day at a time. I am praying for you. Take care of yourself and lean on others for support. God is going to see you through. Susan B.

11/23 Berrie and family, You all are in our prayers. May you all continue to look to the Lord for your strength and let Him help you all through this time of healing. We love you and we will continue to pray for all of you. Owen will be truly missed. He smile was one that no one can forget. Don & Mary Ann Fisher 11/22 I know today (Thanksgiving) you didn't feel like you had much to be thankful for. I thought of you Berrie, the children, and Owen today and cried on the way to our Thanksgiving celebration-thinking of you. I know that it was a gift & a blessing that you all had the chance to say what needed to be said. It sounds cleche, but you all are in my thoughts and prayers!! Cindy Bailey Stone 11/22 Rest in peace my Friend! 11/19 Dear Berrie, I am so sorry to hear about Owen's passing this morning & was shocked...I had no idea he was even sick. I know that your faith in God will strengthen you & reassure you that Owen is now resting in peace. He has touched so many lives over the years.. May God bless & comfort you during this most difficult time & please know that many friends from near & far are praying for you & your family. Love, Lou Parker & all the staff at Down East Kennel & Supply

11/14 Thinking of you all everyday! KEEP FIGHTING! Acupuncture ROCKS! I will locate some info for you. Love, Teresa Woolard, RMSH 78

1/13 Hey Owen, Just thought I would check in with you and see how things are going. It was good to see you at the hunting club. Sorry we didn't get to stay longer than we did, but hopefully we can get together soon. Take care and hope to hear from ya. Chris Lucas 11/13 OB, Just wanted to drop a line to let you know Susan and I are thinking about you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. From the web pages I can tell you are getting some of the best treatment there is--love of friends, family, and the feel of the ocean breeze when the chance prevails. Much Love, Ralph (Waldo) and Susan Emerson 11/13 Owen and Berrie, Just thinking of you both and wanted to check in. Stay strong prayer is very powerful and there's alot of it being done on your behalf. You've touched so many lives--isn't it amazing. Anyway keep the faith. Love , Cindy Wilder 11/13 Owen, Don't know if you remember me or not, but I still work here at CDC in New Products. I was not aware of your condition until today. I am so sorry to hear this and my thoughts and prayers will be with you. Please keep faith and fight this. I truly wish you and your family the best of luck. Good luck, Mike... 11/13 Hi Berrie & Owen! Just wanted you to say how wonderful it was to see you both, along with Bethany, Little Owen and Olivia! What a beautiful family! We enjoyed seeing all of you along with the great food and friends and family! You all are such a blessing to us! As always you are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I just pray that you all know, we are only a phone call away. Anytime you need us for anything, that goes for the kids too! They are great young people to be around! Hope to see you all soon! Love always, Dawn and Larry 11/13 Owen and Berrie.... I think about U daily. I am stuck out here in Texas. If you are home over the Thankgiving Holiday I would love to visit if you feel up to it. The last time we talked was in Harris Teeter. We need to take that fishing trip we talked about. My Grandmother is my inspriration and will ask her to pray. Andy Neville 11/12 Joey and I are praying for you. God is so GOOD! He does wonderful things. I actually finally met some more neighbors Friday night when I went to drop off items for the yard sale. Everyone really came together. It was so great. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Allyson Parris

11/12 Owen, Thinking of you. Just found out this evening. Have not seen you in a while. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep up the fight!! Eddie Debow RMSH class of 1978 11/12 I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers. Owen is such a special person, with such an amazing family. Keep the faith. If there is anything I can do, just call. Theresa Vester 11/12 Hi Owen (and family) This is Jan Willcox (class76). I got an email from Nancy Quincy today, telling me about the fight you are going through. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. From the photos on the website, you still have your cute smile. Keep your spirit up!!! God bless you. Jan Willcox Raynor 11/12 Good morning guys! Yall have been on my mind a lot lately and i just want yall to know that I am praying for you. Yall have always been so nice to me. If there is anything that I can help yall with please let me know! I hope yall have a good week. Love Amy Case 11/12 Hey guys. I hope you remember me. I use to live on Leigh RD in the grey house. I had Olivia in daycare years ago. I just wanted to let you know that my family is praying for you all. God can do amazing things. ALways trust in him. You have such a wonderful family. We love you all. You will always be in our prayers. 11/12 Owen & Berrie, I think about you every day and pray for you every night. Talley has been updating me. I KNOW you can beat this thing. Please, never give up. There are thousands of us out here pulling for you. Keep up the fight! Phil Valentine Nashville, TN 11/11 Good morning. Tony and I were just thinking of you guys this morning, hoping you are all doing well. We have really enjoyed the time we have been able to spend with your family in the last week or so. The yardsale was a GREAT success, and I am so proud of all the guys in the neighborhood. They really showed their true colors. (No more excuses next time when there are things to do and plan, ha ha) Well, I hope you guys have a good day and a good week. Call us if you need ANYTHING! See ya'll this afternoon around lunch!!! Tony, Shannon, Collin, and Carson Tadlock 11/9 Dear Owen and Family, I just recently found out about your fight from Will, and I just want to let you know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting!

11/9
I THINK OF U OFTEN, WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY EVERYDAY AND HOPE THE BEST FOR YOU GUYS IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE DONT HESITATE TO CALL. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
WANDA, BRUCE AND MARCUS

11/6
Owen & Berrie, Deb said you got my letter. Brevity has NEVER been a quality of mine or I wouldn't call myself
Chatty Kat! I'm glad you both got to be with friends at Stillwater Sat. I LOVE what your friend sent from Charles Stanley. Everyone who cares about you is praying for all of you.
Maybe one day our family can join the others again in the mtns. and NOT bring Fl sunshine like you all accused us of...We can't because we are in the Atlanta, GA area now!
Love ya! Kat (Debbie's sis)

11/5
I love you all! I pray for you everyday! I am here if you need ANYTHING!
Love, Brenda Richardson

11/4
Owen,

I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed day. May you be blessed. REMEMBER to pray. That's all you have to do. Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive. There is no cost but a lot of reward. Make sure you pray, and pray believing that God will answer. May today be all that you need it to be. May the peace of God and the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in your thoughts, rule in your dreams tonight and conquer all your fears. May God manifest himself today in ways that you have never experienced. May your joys be fulfilled, your dreams be closer and your prayers be answered. I pray that faith enters a new height for you; I pray that your territory is enlarged and I pray that you step into your destiny within the ministry. I pray for peace, health, happiness and true and undying love for God.

God bless you today and always,

Becky

11/4
Dear Owen and Berrie,
Frank and I are deeply sorry to hear of your illness. I looked at your photos which brought back some fond memories. I am saddened to learn that you have to go though this painful time. Yet, it sounds as if you all as a family will move forcefully to fight this insidious disease. I admire you for trying various treatments, etc. I pray that you will find one that works. I hope the benefit went well last night. Deb and Bryan are keeping me informed. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Take care, sincerely,
Jackie Iler Debbie's Mom.
You have very nice looking children. ;-)

11/4
O.B.: The old photo (circa 1973) brought back a lot of memories. Keep the faith as I did when I beat the odds back in 1993 (brain aneurysm). Some say I act a little funny every now and then since the event, but others say I've acted funny most of my life!
Give us a holler next time you're in Florida. I'm in Melbourne on the east coast, just 45 minutes from Orlando.....a couple of miles from our old buddy Chris.
My family gives you and yours the best.
Jerry Taylor
RMSH '78

11/4
Hi Owen,
Wanted to share a message from Charles Stanley that I listened to on 11-19-06 (shortly after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. which gave me strength then and opened my eyes. My first questions was "Why me?"
- Here's the answer I received through this message:
GOD ALLOWS SUFFERING - to get our attention (Psalm 119:67, 71), To develop righteousness & maturity in our life, To prune our life so we can have a more fruitful life (John 15:1-2), To teach us obedience (Hebrews
12:5-6), To teach us to trust Him (1 Peter 1:7), To bring continous dependence in His grace & goodness, To manifest Christ's life & character in us, To purify our hearts, So we can share in the holiness of Christ
(Hebrews 12:10), To teach us to give thanks in everything (1 Thess. 5:18 "In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning YOU.", To teach character and perserverance (Romans
5:1-5), To enable us to share in the sufferings of Christ (Phil: 3:8-10), To prevent pride in our lifes, To broaden the ministry (Phil 1:12-13), To reveal the evil nature of mankind & the righteous judgment of God. ALL SUFFERING IS NOT THE RESULT OF SIN! HE HAS A REASON IN YOUR LIFE -
"God whatever your purpose, give me the grace to bare this until your purpose is fulfilled!"

I hope this will help you understand and give thanks to God and to ask for His guidance through it all.

God bless,
Becky (Memorial Presbyterian)

11/3
Owen my brother. I just wanted to thank you for being there for me when I needed help. I want you to know that I will always be here for you and your family. Keep looking up and may the blessings of our Father be apon you for ever. Call us if you need us.
Love, Rich, Lisa and Girls.....

11/3
Hello Owen, Chris Batt here, Now living in Melbourne Fla. Keep up the positive fight and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Godspeed

11/2
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie Coats Pearce

11/2
Owen and Berrie: My heart has been heavy with thoughts of you both today. I continue to pray for all of you every morning. May God and all his glory be your source for strength, and courage today and
forever. I will keep you close in heart, mind and prayer God Bless You.
Cindy Wilder

11/1
HELLO HOPE YOU FEELING GOOD TODAY. I AM STILL THINKING OF YOU IN MY PRAYER EVERYDAY. I KNOW THE
LORD'S ARMS ARE HUGS ON YOU. BERRIE, I HOPE YOU ARE STILLING KEEP FAITH WITH OWEN AND TAKE CARE OF HER. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN TOO. BIG HUGS AND SMILE.

PRAISE THE LORD FOR HE IS SOOOO GOOD HIS TRUE LOVE CONTNIUE FOREVER, AMEN.
I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND I PRAY FOR YOU AND BERRIE AND YOUR CHILDREN. I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT JESUS LOVES YOU SO MUCH TO DIE FOR YOU.
BE HAPPY FOR WHAT YOU HAVE IS THAT YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE
THAT I LOVE TO SEE YOU SMILE, AND LIGHT FROM THE LORD. KEEP STRENGTH. MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I KNOW YOUR REAL PARENTS ARE WATCHING OVER YOU.
THANK YOU. GOD BLESS YOU.
BIG HUGS
BECKY SMITH

10/30
Hi Berrie & Owen! Just wanted you to know you were in my thoughts and prayers today. What a blessing and inspiration you are to us! I love you and hope to see you all soon!
Hugs to all!
Dawn & Larry

10/29
owen--can't wait to see ya--gene taylor

10/29
Was at Big Field this weekend and have thought alot about you since then, just wanted you to know I am thinking of you!

Killebrew

10/29
Hi Owen and Berrie,
This is Lou Carson. You may or may not remember me; I met you both at Pat Waters' house. I am the one who tried to get you the cantaloupes. Just a not to let you and the children know that I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Lou

10/26
Just wanted to let you all know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there Owen, I know you
are a fighter and Berrie, keep your strength up too. Lots of love and prayers coming your way.
Mary Ann (Hudson)Fisher

10/26
Owen & Berrie
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways, acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path. Prov. 3:5-6
May God strengthen you and comfort you during this time.
Terri Moss

10/26
Greetings - we continue to raise all of
you up in prayer and wish you the very best in your struggles.
Jerri and Bill Roberson, Memorial Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, NC

10/25
I stumbled across this site while searching the net. Wanted to send my prayers and best wishes to all involved. You are added to my prayer list.
Stay strong and God Bless you all.
Wendy Smith

10/24
Just wanted to let you know that we miss the heck out of you and we are wondering how things are going. Hope is eternal. You and your entire family are in our prayers daily. Let us know how things are
going if you feel like it. We love you guys.
--Brenda at Hines

10/24
Owen & Berrie,
I am still praying for you and your family. I hope that all is well. If there is anything i can do to help you
on 11/03/07 just let me know. I am here for you.
Susan

10/24
Owen,
I am praying for you and your entire family today and in the days to come. I hope you will find comfort from the thoughts and prayers of your friends at Memorial Presbyterian Church.
We remember you daily.
Peace,
Lauren Vanacore
Pastor, Memorial Presbyterian Church
Greensboro

10/24
Good Morning Owen...sorry to hear of the recent problems. I pray that things will turn around soon. We at Memorial continue to pray that God will give you comfort each day and healing of the body. Wishing you
God's blessings this day !!
Bunkey & Vonda
(Memorial Presbyterian Church, Greensboro)

10/24
Owen,
I just found out about your website, I have been thinking about you and know you are a fighter! I often think about the days when we were kids terrorizing Shannon Court on our Mini Bikes, they are still some of my
fondest memories, I wish we could turn back the clock. Please know that Margaret and I hold you in our prayers and I forward to seeing you soon.
Love,
Lee & Margaret Lewis

10/23
hello Owen & Berrie
   I haven't seen you in a while. I hope and pray that everything is going well. I am still praying
non-ceasing for your family. Keep on trusting in God. Praise Him in this storm.
--Susan

10/18
Dear Mr.Smith,

Mr. Smith it has been great getting to know you and your family over the last 5 to 6 years. You and your family are in my paryers hope for the best. It has been awesome for you and me to do some hunting together. It has been great to go out on long 4wheller rides and hope to go for some more. Even though i have not spent much time with you than i wanted to, you will always be in my prayers and hope for the best.

love, Ashton

10/16
Hey Owen,
    Its Megan (Brenda's niece). Just wanted 2 let u know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope that everything gets better for u soon and if u need anything just let me know.

10/16
My dear Owen,
You, Berrie and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. Live life with a joyful heart and remember that you are surrounded by family and friends that love and support you.   I smile everytime I think of
you and Bryan growing up. Such brats you two were, and always up to no good. Our families have been friends for a long time and we have shared a lot of fun times together. I know in my heart there will be many
more fun times ahead. Take care and get well. It's deer season and Essie Mae's house needs your presence and humor. You've got to keep Bryan in line so he doesn't have another run in with the game warden. When are you going to send my the picture?
I love you and I keep you close to my heart.
Dale

10/16
Owen, we sure did miss you last week while you were at the beach with Berry but were
glad that you had the opportunity to be with her and just relax and enjoy the time together. Sorry to hear about all the bad luck you encountered (deer accident) and hope it is all straightened out soon.
Look forward to seeing you soon.
Brenda at Hines Equipment

10/12
O.B. THINK OF YOU GUY'S EVERYDAY.
LARRY B.HIGH

10/11

Hey Owen,

Douglas Pirkey here. It is great to be in touch with you! My wife, Joie, and I live here in Wisconsin.
We have three kids. Life is very good. My wife had two heart attacks in July of 2000. She was very ill
but September 30, 2001 God healed her! We had already made an appointment at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN,
and even though she was obviously healed we kept the appointment. After the procedure our doctor reported
that my wife's heart had no damage and was functioning at "super normal" (the doctor's terminology) capacity.

I know these are tough times for you and yours. We will be praying for you. I'm coming to Rocky Mount
for Thanksgiving and I'd like to come see you. Remember, "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for,
the conviction of things not seen" (Hebrews 11.1). It was not our performance that was the focus of
and my faith but the Lord's. Try to let yourself rest in Jesus.

Douglas

10/11
You and Berrie and the children continue to be in our prayers. Keep up the fight and know that the whole
community is pulling for you. Your whole attitude is an inspiration to others.
God Bless You All
Cindy and Ron

10/9
Owen,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting!
Beth and Buckley Strandberg

10/9
Hello,
I hope all is going well today. Keep fighting and trusting in God. I am still praying for you and your
family. Never ceasing prayers for you.
--Susan

10/8
OB,
If anybody can beat this thing it is YOU man. You are awesome and love you man. Call me.
David Sarmiento

10/7
Owen -
I have thought of you often since I learned of your diagnosis. I have lifted you and your family up in prayer. I was recently encouraged by the words of a cancer patient who said I don't tell my God how big cancer
is. I tell my cancer how big God is. I thought that was profound and I know you will find strength in Him.

Terri Moss

10/5
Dear Owen,
In the days ahead, know that you have one giant group of friends, well-wishers and family members with you in person and in spirit rooting for you to beat this thing!!
Warm regards,
Suzanne Wisher
Colleague of your sister Susan

10/5
Owen and Berrie,
It was such a pleasure meeting both of you at the concert in Rocky Mount a couple of weeks ago. My parents speak of you both frequently, and enjoy your friendship so much.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Anna Tharrington
Chapel Hill, NC

10/4
You guys are in our thoughts & prayers. If you ever need
anything you know where we are!

Love, Eddie & Ann

10/4
Owen and Berrie-
I hope you are having a good day. I keep a never ending prayer going for you and your family. I am
inspired by your strength in all you are going through. Keep trusting in God-- only He knows what the future
holds. If you need to talk to someone I am here. Let me know if there is anything I can do. ---Susan (cvs)

10/3
I pray for you and your family everyday.
Wanda Beasley (Pam Thorne's sister)
in Manassas, VA

10/3
Hi Owen
I wanted to share this scripture from Psalms 91 vs. 2 I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my
fortress: my God; in him will I trust
vs. 4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy
shield and buckler.
God is our rock and fortress and protector, lean on Him for yourstrength....continuing to pray for you!
Pam Thorne

10/2
HEY THERE OWEN!!!!!!!--gene taylor

9/27
O.B. HAVE BEEN THINKING OF YOU ALOT THIS
PAST COUPLE OF WEEK'S, LOVE YOU ALL ,
LARRY B.HIGH & FAMILY

9/27
owen--hope you have had a nice day!--gene taylor

9/26
Owen and Berrie,
You both have been in our thoughts and prayers since we heard you had been diagnosed with cancer. Andrew gets updates thru mutual friends on how you are doing. Owen, keep up the fight and keep smiling. You have
so many people praying for you and your family. Berrie, like another message below said, you are an inspiration to others as well. God bless you all.
Andrew and Lori Webb

9/26
Owen, It's unfortunate that I haven't been able to spend as much time with you and your family (especially you and little Owen around the hunting club) as I would like to, with being in Raleigh and all. I just wanted to let you know that I think about you every day and I think back to all the great memories we have shared
together. Many of the best times I have had in my life have been with you and dad and little Owen, at Harkers Island, at the Hunting Club, and in the Mountains. I have learned so much by being around you and dad.
I've always looked up to you both. I wanted to let you know that you are in my prayers and I truly believe that everything is going to befine. I hope to see you soon and please tell little Owen I said hello and tell him to give me a call sometime.
-John Bryan Stilley III

9/26
owen--thinking about you and your family--gene taylor

9/25
Hi Owen & Berrie!
I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know it has been a battle in many ways but I believe that you are not alone. Phillipians 4:5-7 "Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus"
He is near and will continue to be through this. We love you both and we'll continue to pray ! We are only a
phone call away!
Love, Dawn & Larry

9/24
Hi Owen and Berrie,
I just want you to know that I think of you both often and pray for you both. I am always here for you if you need anything. Berrie although we have not spoke in awhile you and the girls are very special to me and
I am here for you if you need me. Me, Chris, Brooke and Brianna send our love and support.
Love, Angela Fly

9/24
Owen and Berrie,
This is my first time viewing your web-site. You guys have a beautiful family! Owen please know that you are
in my thoughts and prayers. Your smile is contagious. It always has been. Keep on smiling. It is a great witness to others. Your strength and courage is so admired.
Berrie, you too are a great witness to all us women who want so desperately to protect our families. God bless
you! I pray for you and Owen, that each day your strength will be renewed. Just know as the world is on the outside looking in, you have shown us the definition of love, faith hope and courage. God bless you and I will be praying for you each day.
Martha Collie Matthews

9/24
owen- i hope you are having a great day!!!--gene taylor

9/24
Hi Owen and Berrie,
The both of you are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. You are the best brother in law a
brother in law could ask for. If we can do anything let us know.
larry,carolyn,jacob,and elena.

9/22
0wen--your message board up lifts my life every day--
gene taylor

9/21
owen i expect nothing less than you kicking this cancers a-- i know you can be a bulldog if the situation
warrants so get mad and win this fight and just in case you know i got your back, thinking of you and berrie and the kids so tighten up !! luv ya, your buddy,.... DeLaine

9/21
Just wanted to say that you were on my mind today and that I love you. All of us at Hines are thinking of you and missing you. We lift our prayers up to God for you and your family. I hope you know that if you need anything all you have to do is tell us what it is.
Look forward to seeing you soon. Keep on fighting and we'll fight with you.
Brenda

9/20
Hello Owen, Berrie, and the kids!
Owen, please know that there is not a day that goes by that you have not been on my mind. When I was first told about your diagnosis I was really concerned about how you would handle the situation. After meeting
with you one day at you job and we discussed this, my mind was put at ease. Owen, you are a good person and a good friend with phenomenal courage. I truly believe that with your drive, the love of your family and friends, and many outpouring prayers that anything is possible.
PLEASE hang in there and call us if there is anything that you need or to just talk. Gail, RJ, and Laney said to tell you hello and that they are thinking of you as well. We will definitely keep you, Berrie, and the kids in our thoughts and prayers.
With love, Ronnie, Gail, RJ, and Laney

9/20
Owen and Berrie: Just wanted you both to know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. Hang in there
and we are here if you need anything. God bless you!
cindy and ron wilder

9/20
Owen, my heart is with you, Love Theresa Kidder

9/20
I received this website today! Thank you! I have been lifting Owen and Berrie in prayer! I'd like to know how I may fight more. I'm praying!!! Know...Nothing is impossible with with God! I'm going to share this website! Keep up the good fight!
Linda Williams

9/19
Owen:
What a special person you are. I don't think just "anyone" could put up the fight. Please lean on the Lord in everything you do. He has special plans for you.
Love you,
Susan Blanchard Speight

9/18
Owen, don't forget that the congregation at Memorial Presbyterian Church, Greensboro are lifting you up in prayer daily. Susan & John are very good to keep us posted. I hope your procedure of last Wednesday is helping.
Love, Doris

9/17
Hi Owen! Randy Adcox here! Just wanted to take a minute and say "hi!", and to say that you, Berrie and your entire family will be in our family's thoughts & prayers. Keep your chin up, and we'll all be praying for your complete recovery!
-Randy

9/17
Owen and Family,
Just know that we are all thinking of you and praying that you will come out of this situation as a living testimony to the power of our God.
W.C. Allen and family

9/17
Owen, I'm not sure if you'll remember me but we knew each other in Junior/High School. "Back in the day" !!! My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm glad to know you're feeling better.
Clara Barnes Wells

9/17
DEAR OWEN,
Hope you're feeling better. I've been thinkin about you. I enjoy being with you and hope to at least
get one good hunt in with you this season. But Im gonna shoot the biggest deer!!!Ha Ha....
Love your buddy Logan

9/17
It has been great renewing our relationship over the past 5 years. Getting to know your kids and your wife has been a great experience, you have done a great job with them. As long as I have known you have been a fighter, continue the trend.
Thinking about you always.
Steve, Beth, Ashton, & Christian

9/17
"I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME!" (PHILLIPIANS 4:13)
YOU ARE THE STRONGEST MAN I KNOW, A TRUE ROLE MODEL FOR MY THREE BOYS AND THE TRUEST FREIND I HAVE EVER KNOWN. PLEASE REMEMBER TO LEAN ON THOSE WHO LOVE YOU, THERE IS NOTHING WE WOULD RATHER DO FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!
STAY STRONG AND NEVER GIVE UP! WE ARE ALL BY YOUR SIDE!
BOB KIDDER

9/17
Type message here! Hi Owen, havent spoken to you in the last month or two, just wanted you to know that Melinda and I are thinking of you and the family, and our prayers are with you.
Please call me if I can help you with anything.

Love, The Killebrews

9/15
Comments : you and Berrie had a safe trip home. We hope the procedure will work and you will be pain free for a
long time! Take care of yourself and we look forward to seeing you and Berrie and the family soon. Hang in there
and always know that you are always in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Donnie and Sandy

9/15
Owen, Berrie, and family,
You continue to stay in my thoughts and prayers. Owen, I say a prayer for
your complete healing EVERY DAY. Berrie, I ask Him to give you a
source of peace and rest whenever you feel the weight of it all.
Psalm 73:26 My Flesh and My Heart Faileth, but God is the Strength of my Heart and My Portion Forever.
I hope, in some small way, my getting the word out about your website
will help.
Love to you both,
Teresa (Whitley) Cruse

9/14
Owen, My brother, my friend!!!You know you are in our thoughts and prayers constantly. We are in awe of the
great stamina, and positive attitude you have had during the last 6 months. You continue to amaze us with your strength to win this fight, we are so proud of you......
I am so glad that God has blessed me with your friendship in my life. Keep fighting the fight and we will
keep praying for you to fight.
Peace be with You, Love, Dee, Billy and the Girls

9/14
hope you're feeling fine. remember to pray.
C. Purdy, Greensboro, NC

9/14

Susan

I don't know you, but I wanted to tell you that I will say your brother's name in my prayers each evening and morning. My heart goes out to you and your family. From my experience with cancer, it truely is one day at a time.

Janice Anderson

Warren Middle School, NJ

9/14
Owen you are in my thoughts and prayers.I have put your name in our prayer room at church (Providence Bapitist) in Raleigh. keep the Faith!!!!!!!!!
In Him,
Gail Ezzell Ford

9/13
Keep the faith. Blessings, grace and peace to you and your family.
Memorial Presbyterian Church (greensboro) is praying for you all.
Anything is possible with our God.
In Christ,
Randy Carter

9/13
owen--i pray for peace in your heart and your family--gene taylor

9/12
Owen it's Jimmy Strickland. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I stay in touch with mutual friends for updates and please have a family member contact me if I can help in any way. 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Wegener's (a chronic immune system disorder) and after weeks at Nash & Duke, a year of meds and with many, many prayers the disease is now in remission.
The power of prayer!

9/11
Owen,
I am not sure if you remember me or not but I went to high school with you and my name was Denise Powell. I wanted to drop you a note to let you know that I (as well as my family) are praying for you, your family, and for a complete recovery. I will also be thinking about youtomorrow and will be praying that your operation will be a successful one and that you will be free of pain. Stay strong and hopeful and may God Bless you Owen.
Denise P Russell

9/11
owen--my heart stays with you every hour of the day--gene taylor

9/10
Owen my name is Lori Winstead, I'm Jessica Smiths mother.
I heard abut your illness last year and have been praying for you and your family.
If there is anything I can do besides pray, please let me know.
You have a sweet daughter Bethany. Jessica and her have been in school together since kindergarden.

Again, if anything I can do. Let me know
Lori Winstead

9/7
Dear Owen- I do not know if you remember me, Terri Williams (lived on Gravely Dr- graduated RMSH 1977)- my
thoughts and prayers are with you- I live in New Jersey now. My father if you remember him (Dr. Hugh Williams) had pancreatic cancer. My best to you and your lovely family- Terri

9/7
Owen, i just heard about your cancer, either from chris dell or larry high.Chris gave me this website although i am older i still remember the good ole days. I will keep you and your family in my prayers, GOD BE WITH YOU OWEN. GAIL EZZELL FORD

9/7
Owen,
We all miss you at the clinic. You remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Please call us if you need anything! Love to you all.
~The Duke Clinic Nurses

9/6
Owen,Berrie
Stay strong and I'm thinking and praying for you everyday!
Love Ya!
Alan Adams

9/5
owen--i am very thankful to have you as apart of my life--gene taylor

9/5
We will be praying for your recovery....Stephen & Cindy
(Dixon) Barnes

9/4
Hi Owen: I look at a photo each day of you, Jeff, Lee, Julia- i the background-and me. It is on my family bulletin board by my computer at work. Since seeing you in May I have wanted to contact you. I am very thankful to Susan for making this contact possible. The world is a better place because of your witness. Love to you, Berrie, and to Susan. Hi to Becky!
Peace, pam johnson

9/4
Dear Owen, I work with your sister. You are very lucky to have a sister like Susan! Because of her, you are in my thoughts and my prayers. Keep it going!
Sincerely, Judy

9/3
Dear Owen,
Your sister Susan's friends, from up North are sending all our positve energy your way so that you can make a complete and fast recovery.
Keep on fighting and we'll keep on praying!
Warmest wishes,
Wendy Piller

9/3
Owen, Hangin there and fight hard.
You are in our prayers.

Brad and Vanessa Ipock

8/31
Owen,
We will keep you in our prayers.
Much Love,
Hugh & Lynn Bryan

8/31
Owen, You have been in our thoughts and prayers. Keep up.
Your positive attitude will help in so many ways.
Take care,
Kelly and Fred

8/31
YOU R TRULY A SPECIAL FRIEND. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY R IN OUR
PRAYERS ... U WILL WIN THE BATTLE

LOVE, BRYAN STILLEY

8/31
Owen,
Some crazy woman from North Carolina, (she might be your sister Susan), has made you and your struggle know to serveral of us here at a tiny Episcopalian Church in beautiful, friendly, New Jersey. You are in
our thoughts, and our prayers. When you get better, you'll need to come up here and have some bbq. I know all yall (that's the plural of 'yall') down there think you can do justice to a dead pig, but Memphis style is the way to go.

So, hang in there. Keep the wind at your back, and your eye on the horizon.

Best Regards.
Bill Garner
South Plainfield, New Jersey

8/30
Dear Brother Owen,
We do not know each other but we are family by God's grace. You are now known by others are far as Vero Beach, Florida. I pray that our Wonderful, Gracious and Loving King, Almighty God will give you the power and strength and courage to not fear the moments of weakness so that his strength may be seen. I pray to our Father that He will move you to come under His everlasting arms of safety and refuge in times of doubt and fear. I pray that His Holy Spirit will lift you up to live each day as the gift to love and serve Him and others and to let others love you. I pray that His hand of healing will be the Balm of Gilead to you.

May you be blessed in the knowing that you are cared about and prayed for by people you don't even know but that God has brought you specifically to us. May God bless you and keep you and your family in His
perfect peace who is Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

Love in Christ from a sister in Christ,
Ann Smith, Vero Beach, FL

8/30
We are praying for you daily, Owen, as are many of our friends. I'm Bob's mom. His Aunt Susan is a miracle survivor of pancreatic and liver cancer. She's praying for you, too. God is near and He loves
you.
Virelle Kidder

John 5:24

8/30
Dear Owen and Family,
How often you have been in our thoughts, prayers and conversations with our son Bob. He and Theresa and the boys obviously love you and your family - they too will never give in; their love and prayers and deep concern for you and your loved ones is as solid as granite.
You might not know that my sister, Susan is a pancreatic cancer survivor. She is a walking miracle and so
are you.
May God continue to walk by your side, may you sense His constant presence and love and please know
that you and your family are always in our prayers too.

Steve and Virelle Kidder, Sebastian, FL 08-30-2007

8/30
Just want you to know that a family in oregon is praying for your entire family!
We believe in the power of prayer!
Bill and Nancie Carmichael

8/29
Everyone at Hines Equipment Co. just loves you and your family. You are a inspiration to us everyday. If any of us ever have to face what you are facing, we hope that we can face it with courage and dignity the way you are. You come to work everyday with a smile for everyone, making us feel good. We can tell when you have difficult days but you get through them by working as best you can and somehow making everyone else's day better.

8/29
Hello Owen. Just a reminder that you, Berrie and the children are in our thoughts and prayers daily. We continue to ask for God's healing in your life and we know that through Him, all things arepossible! Hang in there and please let us know if there's anything we can do
for you.
Donnie and Sandy

8/28
God bless you and your lovely family and please know you are
in our prayers . Glenn and Joan Hendren Greensboro NC

8/27
Owen,
You have been in our prayers at Memorial for quite some time. As I read of your diagnosis, and what you've been through so far, and the battle ahead, I can see the spirit and fight of a determined loving young
man. One who loves his family and all that life has to offer.
I don't think anyone could put it any better than Becky writes about her own fight against this dreaded disease. Keep the spirit, stay positive and know that we at Memorial will continue to keep you uplifted in our prayers every day. God Bless you, your immediate and extended family during this time.

Bunkey Derushia

8/27
OWEN--I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY!!!!
GENE TAYLOR

8/23
Owen,
I hope my email will bring you a little sunshine. Know that I will lift YOUR name to God and ask for peace, healing and grace through your experiences.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October, 2006. I have been through chemo treatments, radiation treatments and I am currently taking a milder chemo treatment every 3 weeks until the end of 2007. It has not been a pleasant experience but one that has opened my heart and mind to others. It has certainly brought me closer to God and His will for my life. Through it all, I have come to realize that only God knows when my days will be over on this earth and I will not die until He is ready for me. So I have decided to "live" until I die. I try not to worry about the things that are out of my control and turn them all over to Him. I try to stay alert on my options as far as my health is concerned and I pray for God's guidance on my decisions thereto.

I know you and your family are having to make a lot of adjustments in your life and some days are better than others. I pray for strength for each of you especially on the low days. Just know that God loves you and is always there for you, even when you think you are alone in the battle.

God bless you!
Becky Burroughs

8/22

Your courage and faith are most evident. Our prayers are with you. As Jim Valvona said, "never give up". May God continue to watch over you and provide you and your family with the strength you need.

God Bless,

Garry Comer

8/22
Thinking of you as you make this journey, keep the faith. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerri and Bill Roberson

Memorial Presbyterian Church
Home Church of John Lewis