Bennington Triumph Bash

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:56 am**

Robin(Bonniegirl) and I will be missing the Bash this year. She has metastatic breast cancer that has moved to her bones, liver and lymph nodes. At this point she is still in fairly good health and is still working. She does get tired easier and she does have some pain in her hips.

We had the second round of chemo last week and she came through with minimal problems. The tumor in her breast has gotten a bit smaller and they started giving her a drug to fight the bone cancer.

The prognosis is not good but we keep going and taking it one day at a time. Any good energy or prayers sent our way are much appreciated.

I am not posting any of this information anywhere else but I know so many of you really care about Robin and I felt like you needed to know and Robin agreed with me. If you want to send Robin any well wishes the address is:

1411 15TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM AL 35205

I will keep you informed of any drastic changes(good or bad). Other than that keep us in your thoughts and have a great Bash.

Love Paul and Robin

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:25 am**

Now that it's out in the open...

I'll be the only remaining founding BTB organizer this year, but I've got a couple of people stepping in to help out. I'll make more announcements about that later.

And this year's BTB will be the official "Best of luck Robin, we all love you and hope you'll kick cancer's ass" Bash. And hopefully next year can feature the triumphant (pun only slightly intended) return of Robin and Paul so we can make it the "Robin kicked cancer's ass" Bash.

Robin and Paul, you are both at the forefront of my thoughts, and if there's anything you need, say the word.

--mark

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:03 pm**

Thanks Mark.

I like the plan for the 2013 theme. We will do our best to make that happen.

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:11 pm**

Paul and Robin,
My thoughts, prayers and Reiki healing energy are with you both. For several years I worked with state/federal level breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment programming- I'm not familiar with support programming in Alabama specifically, but if you'd like me to look for support resources for you both as Robin moves through her treatment, please email me. There is a LOT of support available to make the walk through treatment more managable for all involved, and I'm happy to do whatever I can to help you both be strong.
Sending love.
Paula

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:26 pm**

AARRHHHHH - What the Fuck...

Are you serious... Thats terrible.. I know your gonna kick its ass but still.. Im gonna miss you this year... there are only so many people at the Bash that I like to Hug....

I agree.. 2013 will be the return of everyone.. I just know it..

Good Luck and Ill raise a pint to ya getting better everyday...

SETH

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:05 pm**

Robin, my thoughts are with you. You will be missed at the Bash this year for sure. Get well and I'll see you in '13! :mrgreen:

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:56 pm**

Paula, Thanks for the offer. I will talk to Robin.

Matt and Seth, Thanks guys. I will tell her you are thinking about her. She is a good hug. I hug her as often as she will let me. I don't know if she will post but I will get her to look at the site.

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:00 pm**

What with all my sailor mouth and the like... Jeesh...

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:22 pm**

Sorry to hear about that, awful. You both will be in my prayers for a successful treatment & recovery. I"ll miss you guys this year.

Alan

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:08 pm**

Robin

I am glad we spoked on the phone last week, keep your head up, our get well wishes are with you. Hope to see you and Paul in Idaho.

Tito :-)

Ton Up

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:11 pm**

God Bless you and postive thoughts and prayers are sent your way!

Rob

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:57 pm**

PLEASE Get well soon!

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:40 am**

This is very sad news.
Robin and Paul my thoughts and prayers will be with you guys till you get through all of this.
Stay strong and beat this.
I will be looking forward to seeing the both of you at the 6th. annual BTB 2013
Remember we love you.

Bill

Posted: **Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:30 am**

I'll +1 on the get well wishes. :plusone:

I've know way too many people with one form of cancer or another. Some have recovered, going on to seemingly live forever. I'm not sure if any prayers from me will help, but I'll send some positive energy your way, anyway!
I believe a positive attitude does wonders, so keep smiling!

Posted: **Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:06 am**

Thanks for the prayer, positive energy and well wishes. They are appreciated and needed.

Round three chemo is tomorrow. Hopefully it will go as smooth as round two. We are keeping a positive attitude although there are a lot of ups and downs we are up way more than down.

Went fishing on Sunday and Robin caught three Bass while I caught zero. It was a beautiful day and we had a great time.

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