July 27, 2016
Dear Frank,
I work side by side with your sister and she shared your story. One Adrienne's characteristics I admire the most is her love for her family, and the strength of the bonds you share are clear in the way she speaks of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers, for healing and peace.
Sarah Knowles
July 22, 2016
Thanks for keeping things moving at work and helping us to "fight the good fight"!
Ian Lyttle
July 20, 2016
Frank,
Carrie and I have watched you (not in a creepy way) over the years as your kidneys have been in decline taking you to where you are now - fully dependent on dialysis and relegated to many fewer activities from which you used to find enjoyment. During these non-creepy years of us watching you, you have kept such an optimistic outlook and put forth inspiring effort to improve your quality of life through increased health consciousness. It has been amazing to see what you’ve accomplished in how you’ve managed to sustain your contribution to society via work while also remaining an integral part of the lives of those around you and those that care about you; you’ve done this despite the increasing challenge due to your health.
With all that said and to Jack’s point regarding how much you’ve helped others, it is important that you know you have our support!! You have a great group of friends and family all of which have the desire and ability to support you in your time of increasing need. Now you know. :0)
Carrie & Tony
July 15, 2016
Hi,
I work with your wonderful sister who has shared with me a bit of your story. When I attend church Sunday's I always light a candle in prayer for health , hope , and love for those in my prayer circle ...Know that one will be lit for you as well!!! You have a fabulous smile keep smiling for your sister( she has started a prayer chain for you❤️)!!!!
Beverley Bahin
July 12, 2016
Franklin! You've always been a great friend, no matter how long it's been since hanging out together we always seem to just pickup where we left off. I'm here for you buddy. Would love to get together with you and the gang just like old times. Hit me up sometime man!
Sean Hoagland
July 12, 2016
"When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all of your thoughts break their bonds, your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction and you find yourself in a new great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be." - Patanjali
Christina Anderson
July 11, 2016
Motorcycles, firearms (yes, firearms:)), steak dinners, lake trips, scuba trips, and sooooooo much more! We have shared so many laughs over the years. You know we are here for you!
Jessica Marchand
July 10, 2016
Hey Man,I hope you know that I'm here for you for anything (and I think you do); What you may not know is how much I look up to you, and how much I've learned from you. Thank you for all that you are and all that you share. Not only do you set a high standard for the role of "big brother", but also of great friend!
-Joe
July 10, 2016
Frank, you are truly an amazing and special person and it has been so wonderful getting to know you these past few years. Please know that Joe and I are here if you ever need anything. I'm so happy to call you my brother-in-law-to-be!
Margot
July 10, 2016
Frank,
Let me start by saying that we are so very blessed to have you as a brother and uncle. We see how much you do behind the scenes to take care of our mom, day in and day out, on top of your own health struggles. It takes a very special person to not only do that, but do it at 100% like you always do. I can only hope that our boys will see the example you set and take care of me and Jack one day the way you have taken care of Marie! LOL You are always on our minds and we are here for anything you need before and after surgery.
Amanda Verga
July 10, 2016
It warms my heart to see more and more traffic on here in support of Frank. We love you, brother! Karma has your back.
Jack Verga
July 10, 2016
Frank, Adrienne is here with me typing my thoughts because I am not technologically savvy in the least. I can't thank you enough for the ways you have and continue to help me every day in any way you can. I am here in North Carolina because of you, have the best medical professionals overseeing and treating my ailments because of you. You take off of work to drive me to all my doctors appointments in Chapel Hill, talk to my doctors and make sure I stay on a healthy regimen to keep my ailments in check. You are there for me any time I need you and most of the time, I know how burdensome I am because I require so much time and attention, but you never complain and always put me first. I can't thank you enough for being everything and more than I can ever ask for in a son. I love you dearly and wish you the very best. I pray for you every day. You are a heaven send!
Maria Verga
July 9, 2016
Hi Frank. I know you've been on the list for 5 and a half years and the wait is usually from 5-6 years. Hopefully, you'll get one soon enough. I want to let everyone know what a HEART OF GOLD you have and you're the nicest person I know! Even though you hardly sleep with the uncomfortable dialysis machine and feel lousy most days, you still fight to work a full-time job and do whatever you can to take care of our sick Mother! Cheers to you, I'm wishing you the very best! I love you! Thank you for being such a wonderful person. I'm so happy I've been blessed with you as my Brother! Love, Adrienne
Adrienne Verga
July 6, 2016
Donated and best of luck Frank!
Sinead Borgersen (camp loyaltown)
July 5, 2016
Pisses me off that the life-saving drugs are as expensive as they are (especially in the US - I found out they are priced differently according to the country - and it's a shame (and a disgrace) that it's not covered by health insurance - why not?) But things being what they are, I will contribute something to the pot - it won't be a much, but I should be able to add a little something here and there along the way, and hopefully if enough people do that too, instead of thinking of it in terms of a lump sum (unless they're in that enviable position) it will add up to something substantial that could make a real difference for our friend. And Frank's always been such a mensch <3 ! Wishing him every success with the transplant when it happens. Keep us posted. Love to the Vergas. xx
EldiLisa D.
July 5, 2016
I am praying for you! My father in law just had a heart transplant after 7 1/2 years on the transplant list.
Susan Smith
July 5, 2016
We are sending you so much love Frank!!! You're one of the best people we know and are proud to be able to call you are friend. Love and prayers always!
Love,
Levi, Katie and Cooper
Levi, Katie and Cooper
July 5, 2016
Sending prayers and hoping a transplant is in your near future. Keep your head up. The power of positive thinking is so strong!
Best wishes,
JoAnn Brantuk Buono (friend of Jack's from GCHS)
JoAnn Brantuk Buono
