Update on Pat Chism

Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Pat Chism, Vice-President of Chism Brother's Painting, was diagnosed with stage four of pancreatic/liver cancer in June of 2005. His final project was working at a long-time customer's home: The Levines in La Jolla. He had to step down from his position in the middle of the project to receive the proper treatment. Because of the severity of Pat's condition, he was unable to return to work. He has been strong in this fight against cancer. Today we received a report that he is not doing well; his fight is reaching an end. Only twenty percent of people with this form of cancer last a year, and Pat was diagnosed twelve months ago. Many of our clients have been very kind and thoughtful in asking how he has been doing. We will update this blog with further news. Pat has been surrounded by a loving family--his wife, Edna, and four children, Sarah, Amy, Mikey, and Matt. He had the great joy of walking his daughter, Amy, down the aisle on her wedding day, May 12. His family is strong and so is Pat's faith in Christ. He believes he will soon be with His Savior, Jesus Christ. He does not blame God for what happened but is grateful to have served Him on this earth for 53 years. We have all had many opportunities to visit and encourage him, and he genuinely appreciates the love and support from our clients.