Just put on a little lipstick...

25 years ago today I married this 19 yr old guitar player and lead singer of the band "Misfit". Who could have predicted what would follow. We've survived holidays, wacky family vacations, two fantastic and unique kids, every kind of pet imaginable, home repairs, several band changes (yours and Jen's) and here we still are. It's been an adventure growing up with you. Want to try for another 25?

Bryan and I went to see "Get Smart" at the theater. It's a great movie if you need a fun outing and big laughs. Don't forget the popcorn and coke!

Kim drove up from Henderson to spend the day with me on Friday. She took me to lunch and we met a few girls from work, it sure was good to see everyone's smiling faces. I'll sure be glad when simple activities don't wear me out. Later that day, the coaching center had some layoffs which affected some really great people's lives. I'm am sure everyone is still numb from the sudden change. I do hope and pray they all find successful and exciting opportunities ahead of them, once this shock wears off.  If I've learned anything, it's that life is unpredictable and we have to learn to roll with the changes.

Your friends and family and  that God loves each and everyone of us Using your arms - just try getting out of the bed or chair without your arms - I know I know if I had abs of steel it would have been helpful about now Opening a cabinet to get a glass, most cabinets are higher than you think Picking up, pulling up or fastening anything - those pectoral muscles are used constantly Washing your own hair Hugs - I come from a family of "huggers" Sleeping on your side or stomach Driving, shopping, and just getting out of the house Being able to do things around the house without someone saying "Hey, stop are you supposed to be doing that?"

I just returned from my surgical follow up with Dr. Whitworth . I had gotten bits and pieces of my results from other doctors, but he went through the full report. The R side tumor was 1.3 cm and margins were clear, and my lymph nodes were negative. Left side, completely clear. He was very pleased with the results and agrees with Dr. Peacock about my chemo treatment plan. Technical final diagnosis: Breast, Right, 11:00, extreme outer ring, Adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated, high combined histologic grade, with apocrine features, associated lymphoid tissue. Estrogen receptor negative, progesterone receptor negative, no amplifications of HER-2 by FISH. Size of invasive component: 1.3x 0.9x 0.7 cm. Histologic Type: Invasive ductal carcinoma I try not to give too many gory details, but so many of my family/friends are in the medical profession they want to know. So feel free to skip over anything you'd rather not know. I have fantastic doctors and they and their teams hav...

My friend Karen, who just completed her chemo, and did very well, stopped by yesterday to see me. She and her daughter Rose brought me a whole box of scarves and hats in addition to two great books.  I have had multiple people give me names, phone numbers and email addresses of strong women they know who have just been through this, in addition to women who went through this over 10 years ago. It's scary how many lives this affects each year. I appreciate those women being willing to share their experiences with me and I will probably reach out to them at some point, but it was very nice to talk to Karen who I already knew. 

Do you know what's better than getting a big hug from your Dad who's been out of the country for 6 weeks? NOTHING! Dad and Sherry arrived safely home Thursday night after a 6 wk trip abroad. They were exhausted I'm sure, but it was very good to see their faces.