ZM, Cancer, and the end of a Dream

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eKat

Trad climber

BackInTheDitch BackInTheDirt BackInTheDay

Nov 30, 2012 - 08:33pm PT

Oh, I'm SO glad!

It was so nice talking with you last summer. . . I just wish we could have gotten Ian on El Cap.

I think of you and Trevor all the time!

oxoxoxoxo

micronut

Trad climber

Nov 30, 2012 - 08:39pm PT

Mark,
Ian's struggle, strength and story really touched me, though I never knew him.

I'd love to buy a couple peckers and cam hooks to have on my rack and to help the family. I'll pay full retail and shipping. Let me know as this thing starts to happen.

Scott

Michelle Gill

climber

Nov 30, 2012 - 08:57pm PT

Being Ian's wife, the reason I never posted on here before was because this was HIS deal, and I did not want to butt in my 2 cents. I would read it, especially when he would invite me to. And especially when I read it to him when he was too ill to do it himself. So PLEASE, don't think I'm like a snoot or something for just now posting, I just wanted Ian to have his own wonderful world.

SCseagoat

Trad climber

Santa Cruz

Nov 30, 2012 - 09:17pm PT

Sincere condolescences to you and your son, Trevor, for your loss.
I don't think anyone thought anything "less than" about you not posting. I think you are very brave given the pain you must feel in missing your husband and now reading his posts and then the posts from the circle of support for him and you.
Don't stay away if it helps...

Susan

eKat

Trad climber

BackInTheDitch BackInTheDirt BackInTheDay

Dec 1, 2012 - 05:55am PT

Oh, Michelle. . . you're so sweet! I knew you were here. . . I'm just really glad you're postin' up, now. It's wonderful to have you.

BigSkyMagic wingin' your way!

oxoxoxo

Bad Climber

climber

Dec 1, 2012 - 06:40am PT

If you don't need/want gear, you can still go here:

bump for Ian's wife and son:

Fundraiser link: http://fundrazr.com/campaigns/bMOnd

I never had the pleasure of meeting Ian, but his struggle and heart were clear to see. Throw in for a fellow climber...

BAd

couchmaster

climber

pdx

Dec 1, 2012 - 07:02am PT

"And Mark Hudon, you are nothing short of a hero to me."

Too all of us. Superman got nothing on Hudon.

Best to all Ians loved ones.

Silver

Gym climber

Dec 1, 2012 - 07:07am PT

Mark is that the Flash or Sol jet boil and if by full Monty on shipping I'm hoping you mean USPS if it fits it ships for like under 20 bucks.

Let me know which unit it is and ill send a check.

Cragman

Trad climber

June Lake, California....via the Damascus Road

Dec 1, 2012 - 07:20am PT

Michelle, thank you for coming here with such courage and bravery....Ian was a lucky man to have you by his side.

Praying peace and strength for you and Trevor.

All the best,
DR

T Hocking

Trad climber

Redding, Ca

Dec 1, 2012 - 07:29am PT

Once again condolences to Michelle, Trevor and the Gill family.

Mark, I live in Redding and could run the gear up to Ashland/Medford area
if need be. Shoot me an e-mail if I can help out.

Tad

Audrey

climber

Wilson, Wyoming

Dec 1, 2012 - 07:31am PT

Regarding the fundraiser, no amount is too small...maybe consider giving up that next cup of coffee towards helping Michelle and Trevor!

Mark Hudon

Trad climber

Hood River, OR

Dec 1, 2012 - 07:35am PT

Greg Stock will be driving up from Yosemite, through Redding to Mt Hood just a few miles south of me just before Christmas and is going to grabe the gear along the way.

Ron, Silver already claimed the Jetboil.

Mark Hudon

Trad climber

Hood River, OR

Dec 1, 2012 - 09:44am PT

bump to the top for Ian!

climbski2

Mountain climber

Anchorage AK, Reno NV

Dec 1, 2012 - 12:09pm PT

This stays on top

Michelle Gill

climber

Dec 1, 2012 - 03:35pm PT

I am overwhelmed with grief at the the loss of my husband, but I am also overcome with gratitude at all of the kindness that I have been given by SO many. On this site with all you wonderful folks, ALL of whom I have never met in person and other places to, so sometimes my gratitude surpasses my grief, and that is a wonderful moment. Thank you all.