Hail To The Redskins and the Moutaineers

Hi all, I hope everyone is doing well. Well the Redskins won 4 games straight and finished with a victory over the Cowboys to secure the spot in the playoffs. The beat Dallas by 21 points which is the number of Sean Taylor their team mate which was shot and killed. They are playing inspired football. Beating the Cowboys to get in the playoffs makes it even sweeter. The Redskins play at Seattle today in a wildcard playoff game. No matter the outcome I am proud of their accomplishment. Sure a victory would be nice and then they would travel to Dallas next week in the second round. At the beginning of the year I just asked for the team to be in contention and they have done that. I have seen them win 3 Superbowl's with Joe Gibbs. Anything with Joe Gibbs as the coach is a bonus. Also the West Virginia Mountaineers beat Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl 48 to 28. They had an interim coach Bill Stewart (quarterback coach) step in because the head coach took a job at Michigan. They were the underdog and they rallied as a team and won the game and Bill Stewart was given the head coaching job with a 5 year contract. Well as you can tell I like football. I am taking a day at a time and again I am thankful to my family especially my wife Vicki and my daughter Erica and son Chad as they are my caregivers and they help me everyday to cope with this disease. Take care and GOD bless, Lee.

A Day of Sadness and Rejocing

Hello all. Today I watched the Sean Taylor memorial. He is the Redskin player who was shot by robbers in his home last Monday and passed away on Tuesday. He was only 24 years old. It's hard to make sense of why things like this happen. The coach Joe Gibbs was one of the speakers at the memorial service and said GOD says our life is a puff of smoke and GOD also says it will take us 1000 years to realize the how awesome heaven really is. Many who spoke at the memorial said they know Sean had a relationship with Jesus Christ therefore he is in heaven and there forever. I pray each of you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and savior and ask Him to come into your heart and wash away your sins and you to can rejoice you will also be in the kingdom of heaven one day to. We can all rejoice in the fact we can all live eternally. Well until next time GOD bless and take care, Lee.

A Lot To Be Thankful For

Hi all, I hope everyone is feeling good. Well my feeding tube is working just fine and no more pressure trying to eat. I can still have things by mouth that I can handle and the formula I get via the tube gives me the calories and vitamins I need to sustain weight. Vicki, Erica and Chad have all used the tube and it's really no big deal. I am off quarantine and looking forward to getting together with family on Thanksgiving. I go to speech therapy on Friday and have physical therapy on Nov. 29th. Thanks to all for the prayers and concerns. Take care and God bless, Lee

Leaves Are Falling

Hi all. I went out to the dock today on my scooter and did some reading. A cool breeze and the leaves falling makes this a great time of year. I am going to UVA on Thursday for a pre op appointment for a feeding tube scheduled to be done on November 2nd. I have lost so much weight and I have lots of pills to take for the stemcells to flourish it seems like the sensible thing to do. It's good to get home and I will be in quarantine for a few more weeks. I am looking forward to seeing everyone soon. Everyone be safe, love Lee PS I have added a picture below Redskin training camp called grand kids. I added this because my nieces Lacy and Amber and Grandmother Hoffman needed to be added this blog.

Greetings from Belize

Hi all. After one week and the first stem cell transplant into my hip bone extracting marrow and injecting stem cells there I feel stronger and I will have 3 more transplants via my picc line during my second week. I was able to stand more freely and with assistance I took steps with a walker. My feet have a tendency to turn in so I will need some ankle braces. There are lots of pills to take and exercises along with a great staff to give assistance and massages. All the activity get those new cells moving. Well all take care and I will post some pictures. God bless, Lee

Thanks To ALL

The benefit was a total success. Hey and it's not about the money. There was an enormous outpouring of love and caring. I am posting what my brother read for me at the benefit.

Hello and Welcome,
I am reading this on Lee’s behalf. First and foremost I want to thank Jackie Cullen for coming to me with this idea and generous act and Keith MacDonald for all of his hard work in getting the bands together. I want to recognize Jim Cullen and son Jim and my wife Vicki for all their hard work. Many volunteers and family have given their time and effort also and I say thanks. Many donations have been made and I want to say thanks for that also. I also want to thank each and every one of you for coming and I hope this will be a great day for you too. If you have read the local papers the last week you may know who I am and what really is going on here. For some of you this is a Rockfest and you came to hear your band play. This is a benefit for me and my family to raise money for excessive medical needs due to my ALS disease. One year ago today I could of walked on this stage and read this to you. The disease has robbed me of that ability. It has not robbed me of brainpower or emotions. Today I want all of you to know my cup runneth over. The love and caring here is beyond a normal persons comprehension. I want today to create awareness for this disease and hopefully one day there will be a cure. I also want you to know a portion of the proceeds will be donated to our local ALS chapter, which has helped me in numerous ways. In closing a special thanks to my sister Pam, brother Ray, my Mom Barbara, my wife Vicki, brother-in-laws David, Bob and Doug, sister-in-law Pam, cousins Sharon and Michael for truly showing me what family means.

Thank you and God bless,
Lee Linthicum

Fall is in the air

Hi all ! Feel that cool morning breeze. I love this time of year and the football is in the air -GO REDSKINS ! Well the benefit is Saturday September 22nd and later to Belize for stem cell implants. My wife Vicki, brother Ray and his girlfriend Stephanie will join me. This adventure gives me hope and I know there are no guarantees in life but sometimes you just have to take a shot. I am now visiting my mom and brother Ray for a while and enjoying the Redskin games with them. Moms feeding me lots of pancakes and doing a good job of adding some needed pounds. Go to http://www.starexponent.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CSE/MGArticle/CSE_MGArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173352782075 to see an article about me in the local newspaper. Well for now you all take care, love Lee