Tony Baker's brother

[Keith Webb]

Tony, that is really tragic news, and on behalf of our fellow MLU community I pray for strength for you, your brother and family in this horrific time.

My own brother has multiple myeloma and whilst this is a slow developing disease it will get him in the end...

Out thoughts and prayers are with you mate, and thanks for your courage in making this situation known to us.

[Ian Fawbert]

Hi Tony,

Sorry to hear about your brother. I can sympathise with you, your mum and families pain and sadness as my dad passed away just over 12 months ago from a G4 brain tumor, he was only 62 (im only 30). I do not write this to bring a sadder tone to your message or to look for sympathy for myself, but to say that there are those in MLU land who know exactly what you are going/to go through mate and are here if we can help.

I wish you all well in the coming time ahead and should we be able to do anything to help, please ask- while we are all a distance away, alot can be done from a distance to help.

I have followed your thread from day 1, learning an immense amount for a blitz resto i will one day undertake and will look forward to you picking it up again whenever you are ready to come back.

Regards,
Ian.

[lynx42]

Tony,

Jill and I are both very to hear about your brother. There are unfortunately very few families who are not touched by the big C. My mother developed a G4 and so did Jill's late husband. We therefore know what you and your family are going through.

May I give you a small bit of advice. Do not stop your restoration. Get out there and BASH something hard and then get back into something intricate and it will take your mind off things for a while.

Our thoughts are with you, your mother and your other family and we wish for a nice end to this terrible thing.

Regards Rick and Jill.

[David Dunlop]

Hi Tony.

My best thoughts to you and your family and I hope things go as smoothly as possible for all of you.

For what it is worth, I respectfully encourage you not to close the door completely on the restoration project. Leave it ajar slightly so you don't lose sight of it. There will come a time where you won't want to get involved with the major tasks, because they will be overwhelming and seem insignificant to what else is going on, but as I am sure you know, there are always a lot of short simple things to do, even if it is just reorganizing parts or sweeping the floor, that will be a great help to you in getting your mind refocused and refreshed. You will need a break at some point and your restoration will be waiting for you when you do.

Cheers,


David

[Little Jo]

Hi Tony

It seems a day does not go by anymore when we are not confronted with sadness. I know there is nothing anyone can say that will reverse what is happening. I know that we are all thinking of you and your family. Please take strength from the knowledge that you have a lot of friends who will help you get through. I concur with David, leave the door ajar, please stay in touch with your MLU family.

Stay Strong.

Tony

[Jacques Reed]

Just got back from helping my daughter over last few days with the final stages of winding up their horse float business so I only just read your post.

We are so sorry to hear about your brother's condition and prognosis.

Sue and I extend our kindest thoughts to you and all your family in this most trying time for everyone.

We know too well how something like that can knock you for a six and everything fades into insignificance. Eventually though, you will bounce back and you will know when it is the right time to resume your interests. Till then, take care, and all of us in the military vehicle fraternity have you in our thoughts.

Kindest regards,

Jacques and Sue

[Shane]

Gday Tony, so sorry to hear the bad news mate but keep in mind sometimes its very helpful for the mind and soul to be able to dive deep into a project to allow you some down time and peace. Bless you mate and your family.