I Hope You Dance

Friday, August 28, 2009

We've Lost a Wonderful Friend

David Allen Williams, 59, passed away August 26, 2009. David taught, coached, served as principal and retired as a hearing officer from SAISD. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Liz Williams; children, Justin S. Williams & David A. Williams, Jr.; mother, Jeannine Bryant & step-father, Leroy Bryant; sister, Sue Ann Fuschak & husband, Van and their sons, Brandon, Blake & Bryce. Visitation will be held from 5-7PM on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Schertz Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10AM on Monday, August 31, 2009 at the Schertz Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at 1PM at the San Marcos City Cemetery.

Dave, also known as Chivo, was a wonderful friend. He was a big guy with a big heart. He loved his family and friends and would do anything for them. We rode many miles together on our motorcycles and made many good memories. He will be missed.

Rest in peace, Chivo. We will never forget you.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

It's Dry, Dry, Dry & Hot in South Texas!!!

We are having the hottest summer on record in my part of the world. And I think it's probably the driest on record too. I'm thinking about doing the nekid turtle dance, and would for sure if I knew it would bring rain. :o) Of course I need some volunteers to dance with me.

Dr Report: I had my chemo treatment on Tuesday. Jesse was at home and offered to go with me. I told him to stay home or find something else to do as he would have to sit at the Dr office for 4 hours with me and he didn't need to do that. He insisted, so we both went to San Antonio. It didn't take me long to find out why he wanted to go. When they called me back, he asked if he could go. I said sure since they were going to weigh me and take my vitals. Then they took me to the room to wait for the doctor. Jesse marched right in and sat down. Then he told me that he knew I would be getting the CT scan report and he wanted to hear it for himself. He thinks I sugar-coat what I tell him and others about my condition. LOL I explained to him that he was welcome to stay, but that I always told him, my family and friends the exact truth. :o)
The doctor came in and said my CT scan report was great. All the spots he was watching had decreased in size. That means the chemo is doing it's job. Well, it's the chemo and lots of prayer. And Jennifer would say it's also the egg sandwiches and pickles. LOL He said my blood work looked great too. My protein levels are going down even more. That's a sure sign that the cancer is reducing. So I guess Jesse saw that I do tell the whole truth, and it made him feel better.

I am feeling much better than when I was at this point with my previous chemo treatments. I still have energy and an appetite. I still think it's from the green drink and healthier eating. I did lose 4 pounds in the last two weeks, but I'm working on putting them back on before my next treatment.

Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Lazy Days of Summer

There is not much going on here in South Central Texas. Most of our days have had over 100ยบ temperatures and no rain. We are experiencing such a drought that many trees are falling over and dying. So far my trees are doing okay, but I have to water occasionally.

I bought a new printer after my old one died and I love the new one. The photos print out so perfectly! And...it's wireless, so I can send a print order from wherever I am with my laptop. I think I'll be playing with it today. :o)

Dr Report: Yesterday was chemo day. My appointment was at 9:15, so I was out of there by 1:00. My doctor said he was amazed that I'm not having the bad side effects from this new chemical in my chemo. He said most people experience severe diarrhea, but I've had no problems with it at all. My hair is thinning, but I don't think I will lose it all. Last week I got my hair cut and Pat said she could see new growth. That's a good sign. Anyway, back to my doctor....he said my blood work looks fine, just low in red blood count. But I've always been a little anemic. The numbers weren't bad enough for me to get an injection for it.

After leaving his office I drove to Seguin and shopped in several stores, and also shopped at Pat's in Nixon. I was really tired once I got home. But I was up and at 'em by 5:30 this morning.