Thursday, September 28, 2006
just a note...we were incredibly encouraged by the people that stopped by last night...Ramona and I are sitting here in the Atrium of the St. Boniface hospital...having just finished breakfast...day 2 of chemo begins in a few minutes......Ramona isn't feeling "too horrible"...we're still plugging away...
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So nice to hear that you have friends that will come and provide encouragement to you while you are stuck in that hospital. I am praying that people continue to come your way in the days and weeks ahead that lift you up! Ramona, you're doing great! Keep on fighting! I'm praying for you!
Love, Michele (Jobina's sister)
Hello everyone!!
The big weekend is fast approaching and we're all very excited, as you are too! Here is a little update on the 24 Hour Hockey Marathon.
The player entries are pouring in, so make sure you get your entries in by Monday Oct 2. The first entrants will have a better chance at playing during their preferred time slots, and if your entry is one of the last received, you may not get to play as many hours as you would like...... We still need a few more referees for the Hockey Marathon.
We have some nice Silent Auction and Chinese Auction prizes to be won. We have numerous NHL Autographed items, as well as Manitoba Moose and WHL items. Plus many more items donated by various businesses.
We're assuming many will come and need places for night. Below you will find information we were able to get from the 3 motels in Steinbach. Please read them carefully, get in contact with your friends & family, then call to reserve by Wednesday, Oct. 4. We hope this helps for your weekend planning.
Looking forward to seeing you on Oct. 6 & 7!!
On behalf of "Friends of Ramona"
the Petkau family in Steinbach
Frantz Motor Inn
Only 6 rooms were not booked yet, but the owner was willing to hold all
6 rooms for “Friends of Ramona Hockey Marathon” at the Frantz Motor Inn in Steinbach. They are being held at a special rate for 2 nights, Friday & Saturday, Oct. 6&7.
Special rate is $40 per night.
(no extra charge if more than 2 people per room)
Regular rate $65 per night for 2 people.
They have also given us a donation for the fundraiser.
The rooms still available are: 4 non-smoking and 2 smoking.
They all have 1queen and 1 double bed.
Breakfast not included but Franz Motor Inn Restaurant
is located in the same building.
Restaurant hours are:
Friday 7am – 10pm Saturday 8am – 10 pm.Sunday 9am –2pm
Please call in by Wednesday, Oct. 4 to confirm your rooms.
(204) 326-9831
Please mention you are with “Friends of Ramona Hockey Marathon”
Days Inn
As long as a minimum of 10 rooms are confirmed with a credit card by noon on Wednesday, Oct. 4, Days Inn in Steinbach is offering us a special rate.
There are 24 rooms available as of Sept. 28 for the Friday Oct.6 night.
There are only 3 rooms available for the Saturday Oct. 7 night.
All rooms are non-smoking, they all have 2 queen-size beds.
Continental breakfast included from 6-10 am. Indoor pool & waterslide.
Assuming that at least 10 rooms are booked on time, the rate will be $80 for 2 adults per night. $10 extra per person if more than 2 per room.
Age 13 and up is considered adult for room rental.
If less than 10 rooms are booked by noon Wednesday, Oct.4, they will charge you their regular rate, which is $99.95 for 2 adults.
$10 extra for each additional adult.
Even if you called in before the deadline, the special rate is only offered if at least 10 rooms are confirmed with credit card by Oct. 4.
Please mention you are with “Friends of Ramona Hockey Marathon”.
Make reservations by calling (204) 320-9200
Sleep Suite Motel
16 rooms are being held for “Friends of Ramona Hockey Marathon” for Friday & Saturday, Oct. 6&7.
8 of those have 1 queen bed.
The other 8 have 1 queen and 1 double bed, or 2 queens or 2 doubles.
They have not given us a special rate but have donated to this fundraiser.
Their rate is $68.95 for 2 people. $8.85 per person extra.
$57.96 for 1 person in room.
Continental Breakfast included from 6:30-10:00am.
These rooms will only be held for us until Wednesday, Oct.4 @ 6pm.
After that it’s on a first come, first serve basis.
To confirm your reservation call (204) 326-1324.
Sorry about the novel I posted before folks :)
Forgot to mention one thing- any Boston Bruins fans out there??? One of the items we will either raffle or auction, possibly online, is the following package from the Boston Bruins:
Autographed Tim Thomas stick with certificate of authenticity,
4 tickets to a Bruins game (Christmas trip anyone???)
and a pass for one bench assistant who will watch the pre-game warm-up from the Boston Bruins bench and meet the players.(bench assistant must be 6-14 years old)
I know it's not the Red Deer Rebels (they have a great goalie with a familiar last name), but it sure sounds like fun!!
hey earl and ramona, i was amazed again today at how widespread and well-known your story is. my co-workers were asking about how you were doing even though theyve neevr met you and now reading all of this about the hockey marathon.
you have such a big team surrounding you. and i'm proud and honored and humbled to be a part of it...
still praying,
still loving you,
dayna
Hey guys,
Still here and keeping up to date. Wish I could be there for the big marathon, but more than that, I wish I could come hang out with you at the hospital and at home.
Keep up the zeal. We see bits and pieces of what God is doing even here on the blog, but it's just the tip of the iceberg. He's doing his thing far beyond what we see and know and you are a part of it. Keep pressing on and remember that the combination of all the care and concern and love and prayers coming from all the people are only a fraction-a picture-of the care and concern and love that God has for you, Earl and Ramona, and for the rest of you bloggers out there.
Love you and miss you,
Joanna
Hey guys, great to hear that Ramona wasn't feeling too horrible. I really hope it stays that way. Man, do we ever wish we could stop by and visit you two! We continue to be amazed by your courage in the face of all this. You are pointing so many people to Christ, letting us get a clearer glimpse of who He is and what's important in life. I can only say a deep thank you. I truly believe that your lack of bitterness and decision to keep trusting God and obeying Him through this is why He is able to work so powerfully in people's lives thru your situation. I'm sure there are days where you don't envision a halo around your head or anything close but ultimately you have made an obvious choice to hang on to God and learn more about him thru this and that is simply a powerful and life changing witness. If you can have a part in someone finding Jesus that is just pretty much the ultimate. So, more power to you guys. We love you and remember you and are praying for more and more of God's strength in your lives.
Love Christy (and Jake)
Earl & Ramona,
May God continue to be with you through this round of Chemo, you are in our prayers!
We are looking forward to coming out to Manitoba, first of all to see you, to be apart of the fundraiser and to see both our families. The fundraiser is on Thanksgiving weekend and we have much to be thankful for!!
"Dear friend(s), I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well" 3 John 2 (NIV).
Love & Prayer, Aunt Jeannette
Hey Ramona and Earl, Well I am constantly praying for both of you. Ramona you don't know how proud I am to say your my cousin. I really look up to you as an amazing Christian. I know you mentioned that you don't feel as amazing as people say you are,,, but really you are amazing, and God has given you determination and some "fight" in you for a reason.
Cya and I hope your night is great, Alicia
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear Ramona for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I am your God I will strengthen you and Earl and help you , I will hold you with my righteous hand
Love you and pray often for you- Wilma
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