Hello Blogger family,
All is well with our family. I am currently finishing my chemo treatment. This is my 7th treatment and after my 8th I'll have another scan to see if it's continuing to shrink the tumors. If it's Gods will they will be gone! That is my prayer. My son Kyle came to visit 
me while I was having the drip but I was way too out of it. It really hit me hard this time. He's home this week to do some work around the house now that he is done with physics summer school. We'll keep him busy with painting, repair our front deck, hang curtains etc...It's so nice to have him around. He's so handy. This past month has flown by. I did really good after my 6th treatment and was able to join my friend Linda at her club to do a spin cycle. I also went on a hike one day and have since started running again. I even ran 3 miles before I came in for my treatment this week. My blood counts were all up and looking good. I guess the extra week between treatment helped a lot. My next treatment will be in 2.5 weeks because I wanted it moved up so I wouldn't start treatment the first week back at school. Yes, I'm going back on the 12th. Time flies by during the summer. The pictures are of our family reunion vacation in Mission Beach San Diego. There were from 17 to 21 people every night at the houses. We had a duplex on the bay side very close to the amusement part. We also had a hotel for over flow. My dad had lots of cousins, his brother and friends visit. Some nights we had 35 people for dinner! During the day we went paddle boarding, surfing, sailing, biking and walking. Lots of outside activities for sure. Last Wednesday I took a train up to Tustin from Mission Bay where I had the privilege of telling "my story" for a golf tournament fund raiser put on by the company Casey works for. They raised over $68,000 for the ACS. I was very glad to do it and Casey said it turned out well. Saturday we left for Torrance where we spent the night with my mother-in-law Peggy. Then first thing in the morning we headed back to Pleaseanton. I had to get home to rest! This week will be very busy because of the relay for life coming up and for a big wedding hosted by one of my best friends. Then on Sunday we're having Belgium friends over for lunch with lots of family to join. The pics are the fun we had at the family reunion and of my dad trying a new sport. Not bad for an 88 year old guy. You're never too old to learn new tricks! GO DAD!!!
I continue to have lots of faith knowing Iam not walking this path alone. God always shows He is with me in so many different ways. 1Thessalonians 5:16 Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. I am grateful for each and every day God gives to me. Kyle gave me a poem that I'd like to share with you. Yesterday was history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That's why it's called the present. So enjoy your present from God each and every day. God bless you all and thank you for all your continual love and support as I travel this journey through life.
me while I was having the drip but I was way too out of it. It really hit me hard this time. He's home this week to do some work around the house now that he is done with physics summer school. We'll keep him busy with painting, repair our front deck, hang curtains etc...It's so nice to have him around. He's so handy. This past month has flown by. I did really good after my 6th treatment and was able to join my friend Linda at her club to do a spin cycle. I also went on a hike one day and have since started running again. I even ran 3 miles before I came in for my treatment this week. My blood counts were all up and looking good. I guess the extra week between treatment helped a lot. My next treatment will be in 2.5 weeks because I wanted it moved up so I wouldn't start treatment the first week back at school. Yes, I'm going back on the 12th. Time flies by during the summer. The pictures are of our family reunion vacation in Mission Beach San Diego. There were from 17 to 21 people every night at the houses. We had a duplex on the bay side very close to the amusement part. We also had a hotel for over flow. My dad had lots of cousins, his brother and friends visit. Some nights we had 35 people for dinner! During the day we went paddle boarding, surfing, sailing, biking and walking. Lots of outside activities for sure. Last Wednesday I took a train up to Tustin from Mission Bay where I had the privilege of telling "my story" for a golf tournament fund raiser put on by the company Casey works for. They raised over $68,000 for the ACS. I was very glad to do it and Casey said it turned out well. Saturday we left for Torrance where we spent the night with my mother-in-law Peggy. Then first thing in the morning we headed back to Pleaseanton. I had to get home to rest! This week will be very busy because of the relay for life coming up and for a big wedding hosted by one of my best friends. Then on Sunday we're having Belgium friends over for lunch with lots of family to join. The pics are the fun we had at the family reunion and of my dad trying a new sport. Not bad for an 88 year old guy. You're never too old to learn new tricks! GO DAD!!!I continue to have lots of faith knowing Iam not walking this path alone. God always shows He is with me in so many different ways. 1Thessalonians 5:16 Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances. For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. I am grateful for each and every day God gives to me. Kyle gave me a poem that I'd like to share with you. Yesterday was history, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That's why it's called the present. So enjoy your present from God each and every day. God bless you all and thank you for all your continual love and support as I travel this journey through life.
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