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A dying man gets a call from Hunter Smith
Michiana woman says she believes one phone call has given her extra days, hours, and minutes with her dying husband.
That phone call was from Colt's punter, Hunter Smith, also a former Notre Dame player.
We introduced you to 35 year-old Greg Lalone this summer.
He's been suffering from colon cancer for almost two years that spread to his liver and other organs.
Tuesday, doctors told Greg's wife, Lori, they're giving him two days at most.
Lori was terrified Greg wouldn't be there to celebrate their daughter's fifteenth birthday on Sunday. But, he pulled through.
His last burst of energy was Wednesday. A member of their church was able to get in touch with Hunter Smith to tell him about Greg--a man who truly lives for the Colts. Hunter gave him a call within five minutes.
When the name “Hunter Smith” came up on the caller id, Lori saw the love of her life's facial expression that she will forever treasure.
She says, “Oh, the energy. He was basically out of it and when the phone rang. It made his day and made him happy and I know he doesn't want to die without saying thank you and he can't talk.”
For the last few months, especially the last few weeks, Lori and her two children, ages 15 and 9, have watched the man of their house, once 250 pounds, wither away in front of them.
They say the last few words he spoke, were actually on the phone with Hunter. But, Hunter's words didn't stop there.
Lori says, “He prayed on the phone with us. He said he was there and he would keep calling."
He's kept his promise. He's been checking in with the family.
Lori says, “When he calls I can have a normal conversation like he's living next door.”
The conversations with Hunter have helped Lori remember some of her favorite times with Greg. She smiles and admits there were days when she'd have to fight for his attention when the Colts were playing.
She says, “In Indianapolis, he literally kissed the stadium and said, "I'm home."
Of course, this past February when the Colts brought home the gold was also a big day for the couple.
She says, “We had blue shakes and turned everything blue. He said, “I’ve waited all my life for this and they're going to win before I die."
The Lalone’s church has sent up an account for them. If you’d like to make a donation, you can bring or send a check to any Lake City Bank, care of Greg and Lori Lalone.
You can also mail the checks to Robin Drake at Harris Prairie Church of Christ, 14719 SR 23 Granger, IN 46530
Michiana woman says she believes one phone call has given her extra days, hours, and minutes with her dying husband.
That phone call was from Colt's punter, Hunter Smith, also a former Notre Dame player.
We introduced you to 35 year-old Greg Lalone this summer.
He's been suffering from colon cancer for almost two years that spread to his liver and other organs.
Tuesday, doctors told Greg's wife, Lori, they're giving him two days at most.
Lori was terrified Greg wouldn't be there to celebrate their daughter's fifteenth birthday on Sunday. But, he pulled through.
His last burst of energy was Wednesday. A member of their church was able to get in touch with Hunter Smith to tell him about Greg--a man who truly lives for the Colts. Hunter gave him a call within five minutes.
When the name “Hunter Smith” came up on the caller id, Lori saw the love of her life's facial expression that she will forever treasure.
She says, “Oh, the energy. He was basically out of it and when the phone rang. It made his day and made him happy and I know he doesn't want to die without saying thank you and he can't talk.”
For the last few months, especially the last few weeks, Lori and her two children, ages 15 and 9, have watched the man of their house, once 250 pounds, wither away in front of them.
They say the last few words he spoke, were actually on the phone with Hunter. But, Hunter's words didn't stop there.
Lori says, “He prayed on the phone with us. He said he was there and he would keep calling."
He's kept his promise. He's been checking in with the family.
Lori says, “When he calls I can have a normal conversation like he's living next door.”
The conversations with Hunter have helped Lori remember some of her favorite times with Greg. She smiles and admits there were days when she'd have to fight for his attention when the Colts were playing.
She says, “In Indianapolis, he literally kissed the stadium and said, "I'm home."
Of course, this past February when the Colts brought home the gold was also a big day for the couple.
She says, “We had blue shakes and turned everything blue. He said, “I’ve waited all my life for this and they're going to win before I die."
The Lalone’s church has sent up an account for them. If you’d like to make a donation, you can bring or send a check to any Lake City Bank, care of Greg and Lori Lalone.
You can also mail the checks to Robin Drake at Harris Prairie Church of Christ, 14719 SR 23 Granger, IN 46530
