A Shed Downunder.

[Andrew-357]

All,
Appreciate the thoughts and prayers, yes this is hard for me to share but dad cares about you all, so do my best to keep you informed.
He is in full palliative care and his body has commenced the shut down process.
Unfortunately it will not be long.

 

[ajohno]

Andrew I am deeply saddened. I wish you all the very best and keep your family in my thoughts through this tough time.

 

[Ralf99]

Andrew, so very sorry to read your update. 1/2Cup and your entire family are in the thoughts of many people across the globe.

 

[HOTFR8]

This is very sad news. Andrew I sent you a message with my phone number.

 

[patlun]

Now I am really sad!

Andrew take care of yourself and the whole (extended) family. Help each other. I send well wishes to all and really hope there is good pain relief.

 

[Theodulf]

We'll take any good news.

I don't know what to do to approach 500 pages.

If everyone who has ever received a positive comment from 1/2 Cup on the forum were to post in this thread, I imagine we'd have no trouble making it to 500 pages.

 

[Andrew-357]

Sad to say the least but soon there will be no more pain.
I'm broken, I'm lost, but it's just a **** time, your well wishes are amazing and a big help to the family.

Love to all, I shall keep u posted

 

[Andrew-357]

You all are just amazing! Words cannot express.

 

[Grizz1963]

Andrew and 1/2 Cup’s team.

Saddened to read these entries.

I wish all of you strength and resolve through this very difficult time.

 

[TwoBytes]

So sad and sorry to hear that news.

My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time Andrew.

Your Dad is a legend around here, and likely anywhere else he has ever made his presence felt.

 

[bolensboneyard]

Somewhere, in the space where words travel, between those times we reach out and others reach back, there lies a place where we hold one another, and time pauses. In that moment, we find true value lies in the greatest gift we have been given through the lessons of our sufferings ------the ability to step outside our secret fears, and share in those of another, breathing new life into that which has grown weary. (The Craftsman's Crucible RGB) Andrew please know our prayers are with you. Bobby

 

[xtremek]

Andrew, my heart breaks for you, your dad, and your family. I know I'm among many that wish there was some way we could help.

 

[bj383ss]

Prayers sent your way Andrew for you and your family. May God bless you Steve.

Bret

 

[oldironfarmer]

1/2 Cup is a good friend. We all know he is an excellent craftsman, great engineer, tremendous father, accomplished pilot, and a man of marvelous intelligence.

The legacy he leaves here, however, is one of continual support and kindness. No matter how dumb the poster may have made himself appear Stephen would find a good and uplifting word to say. And he was able to find time to post on many many threads. He posted on mine in the first week, giving me an uplifting message. Sometimes I read a post and think "Oh my, what were they thinking?" then Stephen comes along and finds the good in it.

A Shed Down Under is a place I go when I need a little moral support. Maybe a little laugh using digital calipers to check lawn edging. But I'm not fully sure that was a joke. Stephen's attention to detail has no end. I sometimes disagreed with him, when I chose to be wrong.

May God's will be done.

 

[taumac]

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

 

[Finallygotit]

Oh my............


Andrew, words cannot express the sorrow I feel right now for you and your family.


My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.


Dan

 

[cbacres]

Andrew, you and your family is in our thoughts.

 

[sublime68charger]

1/2 CUP Gods speed on your journey during this time.

Andrew thanks for the updates to the rest of us.

 

[Bob Heine]

Andrew, my heart goes out to you and your family. If your father ever had a bad word to say about anyone or anything, he never shared it. The world is a better place because he was in it and his absence will be an unfillable void. His presence on the Garage Journal has left an indelible mark on all of us.

As happened to Andy, your father posted on my thread on its first day and never failed to post encouraging words. My only hope now is that his passing is as kind and gentle to him as he has been to all of us.

 

[jon72vega]

Andrew,
I don't have many words.
Others have said it much better than I could.
I'm sad.
My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

 

[gilr]

Andrew, I'm one of probably many who read your father's postings but did not reply as I tend to read more than respond unless I had something useful to offer, and in his case, he is so much more talented than me, I had little to offer. I offer my condolences to you and the family. Having lost my wife in a similar fashion, I can relate to the pain you are enduring. The only solace is knowing the pain and suffering will be gone. Blessings to you and your family.

 

[rixtrix1]

Andrew, so saddened to hear these latest developments. My thoughts, prayers and heart go out to you and your family. Steve gave me support and comfort in a time of sorrow and despair almost 3 years ago, knowing me only from words on a computer screen. I only hope these few words serve to soften the sorrow and loss you must feel. His projects and execution brought joy to people all over this world and that sharing will be greatly missed! As noted by others, no more pain or suffering.

1/2cup was the second person to post to my thread!

 

[Guster]

I'm so sorry to hear your news and I share heavily in your sorrow Andrew.

Your dad meant so much to many of us and we were all richer for it. Both in his contribution to our lives and his efforts behind the scenes. He had a kind strength that endeared many and a personal passion that was always motivational. I would have loved to have had the opportunity to meet him in person.

Hope you and your family find strength and peace during this very difficult time.

God bless you Stephen Church!

Garage Journal will always be half cup empty without you.

 

[rixtrix1]

1/2 Cup is a good friend. We all know he is an excellent craftsman, great engineer, tremendous father, accomplished pilot, and a man of marvelous intelligence.

The legacy he leaves here, however, is one of continual support and kindness. No matter how dumb the poster may have made himself appear Stephen would find a good and uplifting word to say. And he was able to find time to post on many many threads. He posted on mine in the first week, giving me an uplifting message. Sometimes I read a post and think "Oh my, what were they thinking?" then Stephen comes along and finds the good in it.

A Shed Down Under is a place I go when I need a little moral support. Maybe a little laugh using digital calipers to check lawn edging. But I'm not fully sure that was a joke. Stephen's attention to detail has no end. I sometimes disagreed with him, when I chose to be wrong.

May God's will be done.

Very well said!

 

[Finallygotit]

........Garage Journal will always be half cup empty without you.

I think something got in my eyes......

 

[HOTFR8]

I was lucky to have a chat on the phone with Andrew last night and I could hear in his voice how hard it was to tell me what was going on. Every post here means so much (strength) to 1/2Cups family. I did not sleep well last night knowing what 1/2's family going through. My Mate 1/2 has his own family here on the GJ as he created so many friends here that now show support to his family.

EDIT: 1/2 often came to the forum when he was not well as an escape from his health issues. This was his escape to be with friends who enjoy the same things. I was made aware of this some time ago but was not willing to share until I had spoken with Andrew.

 

[Grumblebum]

Dear Steve,

So sad to hear of the recent turn of events.

Your thread was one of the first I read when coming to GJ. I was chuffed when you were one of the first to reply when I started my own.

There are only two people I would ever let use my tools. You Sir, although we've never met in person are another that would be welcome in that circle without hesitation.

I think your always positive attitude here on the forum went beyond tools and garages, you did more for mens mental health as well than may be realised.

To Andrew, Mrs 1/2 Cup and family, from my family and I we send our deepest sympathies.

We will think of you often.

Rod.

 

[jblnut]

Being one of the very early posters in my gallery thread you were a major help in showing me what type of community actually exists here at the Garage Journal. I have met and gotten to know so many people through their postings on here I cannot even keep track of it all. Your thread is one I check every day and I have learned so much from the things you've posted in here. Yours was the first thread I read from the beginning. I started following along on 1-26-15 while we were in the hospital awaiting the birth of our second daughter. It was around Post #1409 and I learned what "chuckn a snag" meant.

Steve, whatever happens know that you have affected the lives of many people all around globe !!!

Andrew, thank you for keeping us posted. There are MANY of us that follow along and don't often post in here that look daily for updates. I hope peace finds you and your family in these trying times.

 

[shortykorte]

1 person I’d like to be like.
2 times better than I’ll ever be.
Steve thank you my friend.
God bless you all.


Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

 

[Lwel9226]

Continuing prayers for Steve 1/2 CUP, and all the Church family.....


Your friend always, and brother in GJ.... Lynn Wells....

 

[03.]

Thoughts and prayers for all.
Lyndsay

 

[Redwolf947]

I never posted much, but followed along often, tried to read here every day.

Andrew, I'm so sorry to hear this news. God bless you, your Father and your family. 1/2cup will be missed here.

Steve posted on my thread as well with encouraging words. It sparked my thoughts and dreams and drive to work on it again.

Again God bless and Prayers to your family.

With much sadness,
Mike

 

[Andrew-357]

All GJ,
Words cannot express the thanks that My family and I have received from you all, its motivating to know Dad has touched so many, just like he has touched our lives in so many memorable ways.

Dad is still hanging in there but now it's up to him to decide when he puts his sky clothes on, he is being extremely well cared for and now it's his call.

Any thanks and respect and thanks to all the GJ members.

 

[cortina64]

To Andrew and your family, I have always enjoyed reading this thread and all the comments that Steve posted on other threads I visited. I was looking forward to seeing a post about Steve driving his Model A, hopefully there is one waiting for Steve on his final peaceful journey.

My thoughts and prayers to you all during this sad time.
Warren

 

[ajohno]

Andrew I hope he pulls through. Especially for your family.

 

[y'sguy]

I just wanted to tell you Andrew, you are a good son for keeping us informed. My prayers are with you and your family.

 

[HOTFR8]

This is the hardest post on the GJ I have ever had to make as sadly I must inform you all Andrew let me know last night soon after 10 pm that Stephen passed away.

I have lost one of my best mates some one that I could call and talk to. Some one that I asked to be a Moderator here on the GJ. 1/2Cup will be missed by his family and his family here on the GJ.

I'll post more when I am more composed. At present I am shaking and I have a tear in my eye for some one who was an all round great bloke. Travel well my friend as you will be missed by many.

Any one wishing to send a card to the family can PM me for my address and I will forward them on.

 

[xtremek]

HotFr8, thanks for letting us know. The world is a much poorer place now. Andrew, know that you and the rest of your family are in my prayers. We have lost a great man.

 

[Reco Very]

R.I.P. 1/2 Cup
We shall meet in Heaven. My condolences to the family left behind.

 

[cbacres]

Hotfr8, thanks for letting us know. It's great you that you can help the family in this time. Sorry for your loss of a close friend.

I know what you mean by being able to call someone and just talk, it's so mething I still miss today with my Dad.

Andrew, we're sorry for your loss, your family will be in our thoughts.