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My –our – beloved blog-brother, GM Roper, is fighting cancer. He was diagnosed just a couple weeks ago, went through surgery this past Monday, and is currently in recovery. He’s a tough, determined, and optimistic man, he has a very loving and supportive family, and he’s going to look this tumor in the eye and fight it to his victory.
I am blessed to be associated with him, both in the Wide Awakes, and in the South Park Republicans. He is an encouragement to me, a reasoned voice in the blogosphere, and a beloved brother.
I’ve been in the process of making a quilt for him and his Lady Wife, in part because my finances are a bit strained right now, but mostly because it’s a way I can send real, physical hugs to a gentleman of honor, grace and intelligence who I admire greatly.
And so, to my friends and readers, I’d like to make a very rare – but earnest – bleg. GM has some very substantial medical bills, and any assistance you could give would be very much appreciated. Would you do me the favor of going to his site and clicking on his PayPal button and making a donation? It\’s on his right margin, just a little bit down from the top, with a Visa/MasterCard button displayed on it.
GM is an honorable man, honest and forthright, and encourages civil and reasoned discussion. I love him dearly, even though I’ve never met him face to face. He is fighting this cancer with determination and optimism, and it would be a blessing to him for us all to show our support in some way. Financial support right now might be the most practical method, but if you can’t, please stop by and let him know your best wishes and prayers are with him and his family.
This is a repost of Romeocat’s post that was lost in the blogage blackout this weekend here at twc. Just let me add a small word: I have been searching for the words to say something along these lines, and when R’Cat e-d to say she’d like to, I knew the right “voice” had answered the need. GM’s a really great guy. Lend him your prayers on top of any other support you may be able to offer. –mnmus
PSA-ed at Don Surber’s, The Conservative Cat and Committees of Correspondence.