Comment on July 28th, 2007.
Hey Cam,
Very sorry to hear about whats been happening.
I got an email from mum when i was in rwanda… and as unfair and as crazy as it is, i guess i can now understand the saying ‘bad things happen to good people’.
It’s one of those things that I will never be able to understand, and something I couldnt come to excuse God for… that this could happen to a person as amazing and as influential as yourself.
You’ve played such a huge part in my life, and I struggle to think where I would be without the help and inspiration that you have given me over the years.
There is no possible way that I could ever thank you enough. Seriously.
So I hope that these lines of mere letters and curved shapes can show you how much you mean to me… and how much have have changed who I am… and who I can be.
“The sun is always shining, it just depends how high you fly”
One of my favourite quotes.
You’ve always been a high-flyer. Constantly gleaming with dreams and ideas, that only Cam Harris could think of.
This whole episode may seem like an endless strand of black clouds… But I know that these clouds won’t hold you down for long. And that soon (regardless of what happens) you’ll be flying above them again. With the sun on your face… free to accomplish all of your plans and dreams once again.
That’s all I can really say. The more I think of it all… the more unfair it seems… and the more confusing it becomes.
But I hope this brings you comfort…
The Lord – and counting on us likewise – will never leave your side.
Comment on July 30th, 2007.
Cam, You’ll probably barely remember me as I think the last time we met was when I visited the Harris family in Albany in September 1987 on my grand Australian tour. My lasting recollection of you is as a young teenager riding a motorbike around the paddock there.
My wife, Anne, and I just heard about this blog from Sheena & Seumas when we met them at lunch today and we’ve been downloading the videos and reading the material this evening. You can’t imagine what a relief it has been to learn that if we ever make it to Australia, we need not be far from a source of Swedish meatballs.
Seriously, we were both taken aback and saddened a couple of weeks ago when Seumas told us of your diagnosis, and we just want you to know that we are on the walk and praying for you, Elizabeth and the wider family.
Comment on July 30th, 2007.
Hey Mr Harris! You know i am always going to call you that, lol-you are my favourite teacher of all time. I still rave on to my friends at Carmel about how awesome year 7 was! I have been compleately shocked with the news of your health and am so sorry. Why does it always happen to the good people?! You are such an amazing person, and its just so unfair!
We’ve also had our own fair share of worries the past few months with my mum. Remeber Claire Newton? Well, we were told a few months age she had a cancerous lump in her tongue, and after 2 operations and losing a quater of her tongue, they think they cut it all out. Only last week it was confirmed that the results showed it was not an aggressive one and hopefully hasn’t spread to other parts of the body. I mean, i can’t help thinking cancer is everywhere. Everyone kept saying how unexpected it was-especcially as she’s still so young, fit and healthy. I feel exactly the same about you. I just can’t believe this. Its not right.
I can not even try to put myself in your position, but one thing i can say is how much i learnt through mum’s expedition. We went through weeks of expecting the worst and it changed my whole outlook on life. It sounds corny but i live everyday now, and don’t worry about the little stressful things in life anymore. Mum got through her cancer, and i know you will too. I just know it! I can’t begin to tell you how much i admire your courage and strength, and am praying for you!
You have been a big part in my life and are still an incredible role model for me. Year 7 was the first time i considered God a major part of my life, and i believe that was because of you enthusiasm, devotion and passion for faith. I still listen to that cd of our band in year 7 we created, and think of the good old days. It is hilarious how off-key we were, lol. I had the time of my life in that band though! You were always so much fun!
I hope Elizabeth is ok, and wish her the warmest wishes possible! I am sure your good sense of humour is a comfort! You are both so lucky to have eachother for support-you are both such gorgeous people! I’d love to catch up with you sometime-the last time i saw you was a few months ago through drive-through at Hungry Jack’s in Mundaring and you were covered in paint! lol-will keep in touch! I hope everything goes well, and my whole family is thinking of you. God will look after you. You deserve it more than anyone i know! Love Aimee
Comment on July 30th, 2007.
Hi Cameron
Just know that we are all praying for you.! You are a special person who is loved by so many. I hope we can catch up with you sometime soon and hope the treatment therapy is successful……it is amazing what they can do today.
With all our love and prayers
Claire Newton
Comment on August 1st, 2007.
Hi Cam,
I’m sorry to hear that you are not in the best of health at the moment. I hope everything is going ok. Also I hope Elizabeth is ok:) I haven’t seen either of you in so long we must catch up sometime. I am actually trying to organise a reunion on sunday 19th august. It would be great if you & Elizabeth could come but i know you may not be able to. Anyway keep in touch:)
Always Emma B
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