A question from little Waibel
 

To all my friends in drag racing,

My mom and dad said I could put a post on here.

I am very sad today because my #1 fan my pop-pop (mommy's dad) was told he has liver cancer he has alot of war medals from korea and is very sick and has never seen me race only in pictures. Dad and my Grandpa Jimmy Waibel all say racers are a big family and I wanted to see if all of my friends and even those I have not met Iam only 10 could pray for him ?

mom and dad can tell you more but i just wanted to ask you all this favor, Iam going to miss my pop-pop and hope he will be with me a long time but I rember uncle terry and cancer.
Thank you

Jacob Waibel
Driver of the K&N JR dragster:(

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Jacob,

It was quite brave of you to post your concerns. I will pray for you and your family...and know that your "#1 Fan" will always live strong in your memories.

Sincerely,
Bruce Deveau

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Jacob,

Your family is in our prayers. Peace be with you from the Winkles family.

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Hi Jacob (and entire Waibel family :D) it was very nice of you to post that, shows how much you care about pop-pop, I am sure he appreciates it, and, what a nice and thoughtful young man you have become. Of course we will pray for him, and your family, in their time of need. Take care my little racing buddy, Mike (driver of the BackMotor Funny Car)

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Jacob,
It saddens me to read your post but I know that you "pop-pop" appreciates your feelings and love you have for him. The racing community unites often for it's brothers and sisters and I will pray for your "pop-pop" , you and your family during this trying time. Take care young man and know that your racing friends will always be there if/when you need them.
Ronnie

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Jacob,

I too will be praying for you and your family. You have a great family and it is sad that you have to deal with this. Just know that "Pop-pop" will always be riding with you down the strip and he'll be shining his light on you when you are holding the Iron Man in your hands.

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Jacob, At 10 years old and care as you do about your family ( specially pop-pop) know that your pop-pop has as much pride in you that you have in him. As you can tell from all the replys the BIG family of racers are always ready to help out. Stay strong and know that the man upstairs has his hand on you and pop-pop and he will see you through this. God Bless you and stay strong.

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Sending one up for you little man.

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you are one of my heros mickey. thanks so much for praying for my pop - pop. when i know more i will tell you.

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Prayers and best wishes to the Waibel family from an old Oldsmobile guy.

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our prayers are with you and your family , if you need anything please dont hesitate to call

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hello,

i'am very sad pop-pop went to the doctor and the doctor said the cancer is in the colon,liver,galbladder, and lymph nodes. mommy just keep's crying so i take it that is bad. Please keep praying for everything. I want to win so bad for pop-pop but my starter is not here yet i had been borrowing one and I cant drive I put a Jeg's cancer sticker on my car for pop pop and I sit in the car praying i get a chance to win for my pop-pop well Iam starting to cry so Iam going to go now. sorry if i made anyone sad dad told me sometimes its good just write.

Jacob Waibel
driver of the K&N jr. dragster:(:(:(:(

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Jacob, You are a very strong and outstanding young man. Keep in your mind that you are doing everything your pop-pop would be proud of, you keep praying and be strong the man upstairs always has a plan for what ever happens. My family and Minister will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.

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Jacob,
There is no better request to answer than this one. You, your parents and Pop-Pop are surrounded in the prayers of all your friends, known and unknown. Your Daddy is right, we are a very BIG family that does everything we can to help each other.
I hope one day to get to meet you, good luck with your racing, and enjoy your Pop-Pop, he sounds like a very special man.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I pray that your arms of comfort and peace surround Jacob, his parents and his Pop-Pop at this time as they travel a path that is scary and sad. May they feel the love and support from all the people lifting their voices to you in their time of need.
May Pop-Pop find peace and draw the strength he needs by leaning on you, and send your blessings on Jacob.
I pray these things in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen

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Well my "pop pop" told me today that he wants to just stay at home. I am not sure what that all means, but I do know that it made my mommy cry.

I want to make sure that my pop pop is ok, but mommy told me what everything means and I want to ask you all you still pray for him.

Thank you to all my racing buddies...

Jacob Waibel

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Jacob, Continue to stay strongand make your pop-pop proud. Trust that we never have quit prying for him, you and your family.

God Bless

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Jacob,
We will pray for your Pop pop I don't know you all but sounds like you've got a good family and you know
to look to Lord for strength.Keep letting your light shine for Jesus.
Mike Taylor 3601

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Jacob,

The Berg family will keep you, pop-pop and the rest of your family in our prayers.

Mark Berg
I/S 2665

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Jacob, you're a very noble young man, and my heart goes out to you, your parents, and your pop-pop. My thoughts and prayers come out to you from the western half of our great country. GOD's not just here, he's there with you right now to offer you the comfort and love you need during this challenging moment with your pop pop. Know this Jacob...just as GOD has you in his hands to bring comfort to you, he also has your pop pop in his hands as well...Peace, Love, & Blessings....

p.s. All of the respondents here are just a few of the many angels (some you know), that are lifting you and your pop pop up in prayer....

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Jacob, Jeremy, and Ramona, very sorry to hear pop-pop isn't doing well, our hearts go out to you and your entire family. Prayers are sent, Please be strong thru this difficult time, Bee in our funny car group found the picture of Jacob getting the blower belt signed at the Nostalgia Nationals in Lakeland (LMP) it was a much happier time then, hope it brings you some comfort, it sure made me smile thinking back to that event and how much fun we all had. Take care, contact me if I can help you in any way, here is that pic: http://retrothunderracing.com/index.php?topic=59.0 Your racing buddy Mike (BackMotor)

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Jacob,

From all of us at RetroThunderRacing, you and your family are in our prayers especially pop-pop. You are a very special and gifted young man. Pop-pop is a beautiful butterfly in God's hands waiting to fly.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...8/100_0824.jpg

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Hello Jacob,
What a great picture! Just wanted to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that you spend it with good food, loving family and lots of love.
Keeping you in thoughts and prayers.

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Just wanted to put an update on here. They took my dad (jacobs pop pop) into the hospital last week. They wanted to place a stint in the duct between the liver and the colon. They were unable to get it placed. They then decided that they were going to try and place and external drain to get some of the bile out of the liver. They got it in, but it did not go where they wanted it. So they have had him in the hospital since last wednesday... today they are trying one last time to get the tube placed where they want it. He is of the mind that he is going home today weather or not they get it there. He will be going home with 24 hour hospice care.. and we will go from there.

As I know more I will let all of you know. Thank you for all of the support that you have shown our family and especially my son Jacob. In addition to all of this, we just buried my grandmother last Monday. She was my adopted mother and Jacob knew her as "Big Grandma" She as well died of cancer...
Please continue to keep us in your prayers...


Ramona Waibel

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Ramona, We will continue to pray, and just to let you know, you should be very proud of your son as he has been very strong and big on here with his love and concern for his grand-paw. It's a great feeling to know that there is kids in this world that do still have care, respect and love for their elders. God bless you and your family during these tough times.

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Ramona, I second the thoughts of Ron, and send my thoughts and prayers from the valley of the sun...metro Phoenix, Az...as such I hope and pray that the love of GOD will continue to shine upon (and comfort) you, your awesome son, and especially his pop pop...

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Jacob, My prayers go out to you and your family. Like you , my pop-pop never saw me race but I know that there is a piece of him in me that goes everywhere I go. You are a very strong young man and I know your pop-pop is very proud of you. I pray that everything works out for him.

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Hi Jacob,
Just wanted to let you know that you, Pop Pop, mom and dad are in my thoughts every day. I truly hope that you and Pop Pop are able to spend time together. You are a very wonderful grandson, and Pop Pop is obviously a wonderful grandpa. You're the perfect pair!
This season of Advent is a time of hope, peace, anticipation and joy. I pray that you and your family are enveloped in all the love and prayers being shared with God for you.
May you be blessed in all that you do.

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Just to give an update... my dad (Jacobs Pop-pop) has been placed on morphine today. We really have no ideas as to what that will mean long term or what our time frame is at this point but please keep us in your prayers. He is home and he will stay there. That is what he wanted.

In addition, please keep Jacob in your prayers as he has fractured his knee well the bone under his kneecap right near his growth plate. He is in a knee immoblizer right now and we go to see and ortho doctor next week.

Thanks so much for all of the prayers this far and I know that we will continue to rely on all of you!!! Thanks again!!!

Ramona Waibel and Family

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You've got it Ramona, and I'm more sorry to hear about Jacob and his knee...get well soon young fella.

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Just a note to let you all know that my pop pop passed away this afternoon. Mommy said his heart just stopped.. Please keep praying. I will miss pop pop a lot. but i know i will see him again one day. Thanks everybody

Jacob Waibel
Driver K&N Jr Dragster

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Jacob, Son PLEASE remember that your pop-pop would want you to be strong. You sound like you have some great memories of the two of you and those are the most important things to hang onto. I know your sad, and that's understandable,you will grieve, cry and be sad, but remember he's in a MUCH better place now and he will always be watching over you in everything you do. Also remember all you have to do is look up and he'll be looking down on you. God Bless and the whole racing family will be praying for you and your family during this sad, sad time.

GOD BLESS,
Ron

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Very sorry to hear this Waibel Family, prayers sent.....

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Jacob,

I'm especially sad for you because my reply to you and your mom's message was the last one posted prior to yours . Please know that in addition to all that everyone has (and will have) said about this, that you'll always have your pop pop as your "No. 1 Fan", in all that you do. You'll definitely be in my prayers as well, and I hope that your injury will heal quickly, so that once you can go forward from your grieving time, that you can begin your tribute to your pop pop when racing gets started out there where you are...GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU, and your family...I believe too that you "will see him again one day" :)

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Jacob,

Thank you for keeping us informed and for letting the racing community support you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. And I know that your PopPop will live on in you...every time you think of him.

Sincerely,
Bruce Deveau

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These are some happier kids.. these are presents that Pop pop left to them.. I think we are going to get through this. Thanks for all the prayers and support. We really appreciate it!!!!! http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...A/IMG_0731.jpg

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That is an absolutely precious picture, it is so good to see them smile again !! He would be so proud of you (I know I am :D) Keep the faith Waibel family, good things are coming !!