Mark's Melanoma Journey
Introduction
Monday, September 23, 2024
More Life to Live, More Life to Give
If you would like to assist in his work, you can donate on the website or at this link:
Monday, February 19, 2024
Two Years Ago
Mark’s funeral service was exactly two years ago today. He passed on the 9th of February, 2022. This year on the 9th, our children gathered at the cemetery to remember him with the monument that has been placed on his gravesite at Crescent Grove Cemetery, 9925 SW Greenburg Road, Tigard, OR 97223 (row 1009, next to the road). While we miss him everyday, memories are sweet. If you’d like to share a thought or memory, you can add to the Remembering Mark site.
Monday, May 8, 2023
25th Anniversary of CREATING HOPE
The 25th Anniversary of the Providence Creating Hope Event is this Thursday, May 11, 2023. Our daughter Rachel will share her tender story of having ten more years with her dad because of advancements in cancer research. (I'll post a link when available.)
On Thursday morning, Rachel will have a short interview with a TV host on AM Northwest news channel sometime between 9-10 am. It you miss it, it can be viewed later.
The Creating Event on May 11th is sold out, but another opportunity will be available on May 19th — an ONLINE conversation with Dr.Walter Urba and Dr. Matthew Taylor. Mark was excited about Dr. Taylor's research project and wished it had been available when he needed it. We were fortunate to have both of these incredible doctors treat Mark.
Registration information is at this link: ProvidenceFoundations.org/cancertalk
Jon Mohr will send another link to join the conversation to everyone who registers. I hope you will join in to learn more about this hopeful advancement in cancer research!
In the future, I will post a link that will allow donations to be made In Memory of Mark Hornibrook.
Please share this with anyone you think might be interested.
With love and appreciation,
Ane
Sunday, February 27, 2022
With Appreciation
How grateful we are for all who have served and supported us in so many ways
over the past decade! It was precisely ten years ago this month we learned of
Mark's metastatic melanoma diagnosis. We started this blog in 2012, and we have
continually felt the strength of your prayers and best wishes on our behalf.
The funeral service touched my heart with the beautiful music and inspiring
messages. So many hours were spent on the delightful displays, printed
programs, gorgeous flowers, cakes, and cookies, the tribute video and slide
show, set-up and clean-up, and more. We appreciate each of you who helped in
any capacity. It was humbling to have so many in attendance, including many
out-of-town guests—thank you to all who came and those who joined virtually.
Reading the tender messages from cards, texts, emails, social media, and the
Remembering Mark site has been sweet. More love has come in the form of
fabulous food: a southern supper, a Tongan feast, breakfast casserole, lunch
trays, fresh bread, cookies, cheesecake, and more. It rejuvenated our bodies and
our souls. The love we have received in so many ways has sustained us.
Thank-you.
Because of the many who have shared how Mark has touched their lives, I have
realized more than ever that our mission was his cancer and how we dealt
with it. His impact has been far-reaching, likely much more than if we had been called to serve a full-time church mission. His love for
others and our Savior is a witness to what he believed and taught. I have
certainly learned much from him throughout our time together.
Mark and I started dating 45 years ago in July, and we have been together
almost constantly for the past ten years, so I feel lost without him. But, I
also have had peace and a feeling that he is as near as possible, helping me
through this process. I miss him and love him with all my heart!
The tribute video shown after the service in now on the Remembering Mark page. I particularly enjoyed watching the added surprise lip-sync with Mark and three of our sons at a Precoa All-Hands Meeting. It always bring a smile. Enjoy.
https://www.precoa.com/mark-hornibrook
With love and genuine appreciation,
Ane & Family