http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5LX16zia2k This song is very funny to me.
The last few weeks have been eventful to say the least. We had the Nor'easter that was bigger than most.
I was out of school for two days. Amaya and I were watching a lot of news over those 2 days. We saw footage from all over the place. My fantasy football team went on a roll. Then in two weekends all my running backs got hurt. No, I'm serious, they ALL got hurt within two weeks. Syracuse beat down UNC. One of the people that means the most to me had to have an emergency surgery. The Steelers lost to the Bengals AND Chiefs. JJ won his 4th NASCAR title in a row. I watched the new Star Trek and thought it was pretty good. One of my bestest friends at work had to take her infant daughter in to have surgery. Anytime that happens, that can be scary. (She is doing well by the way) Monique is getting rave reviews for her movie. My daughter Amaya started her radiation treatments. I would like to thank Stephanie Thompson (Angel Nina’s mom) and her church group for the great craft stuff that she brought this past Sunday. Amaya enjoys using this stuff at the hospital.
She was not happy about several things....no food or water, no school, lots of waiting, pre meds, an IV for a week, and getting put to sleep. Truthfully, she handles most of it as well as you’d expect a 7 year old too handle it. She is my hero as well as all of the other cancer kids that we have come in contact with, either in person or online. It will continue for 6 weeks until Jan. 7th. It is every week day except for Christmas and Thanksgiving. If she can go without premeds she will not have to miss so much school. The appointments can me made earlier or later in the day. We will go to CHKD for the premeds and then head over to Sentara for the treatments. She did have some funny moments. The premeds really knocked her for a loop and she was very tired. The nurse in PACU told her that she needs to see Amaya’s eyes to go home. Well, Amaya showed her the eyes. She opened them as wide as she could. It was hilarious! Unfortunately, they started to close about 30 seconds later. I think I need some of that stuff when I can’t sleep.
The other day someone said that Brenda and I were remarkable for what we are doing. I thought about that and I’m not sure it that is entirely true. We do what any other normal parent would do in this situation.
You do whatever you can for your child. If that means you make sacrifices that are what you do. What other way is there to be when it comes to your kids? It's not like we can give up or anything. There is no choice in the matter.
People, also ask how can I help? Well, my car is really old and I need a new one.
It has 130000 miles on it. I love that car. It still has a tape deck! Yes, I am one of the few people in the world that still has a car with a tape deck! Or tapes! Preferably, an SUV type vehicle since the family is getting so huge. I think we are done now. Or a trip to the Bahamas or Jamaica would be nice. It would need to be all-inclusive as well. No, I'm just joking. We are really not sure what we need except for your prayers.
People say prayer can make things happen. So, I will ask for that first and foremost. But if someone really wants to buy me a new car or give me a trip, I wouldn’t turn it down. When Amaya was first diagnosed, a lot of people at my school made meals and had a bake sale. I thought that was very cool to do since most of the people didn’t even know me at that time. It was amazing how people helped us during that time, and didn't even know us at all. It helps you know that there are still caring people in the world.
There is a family that I would like to talk about for a little bit. They are the Gilliam’s. When I needed a meal, they fed me. If I wanted to stay at their house, I could, and it didn’t matter how long it needed to be. No one ever said I had to leave. And believe me I was there A LOT. My wife knows them as part of my family. They treat my family as their own. Most Christmases in my teen years was spent with them. Thanksgiving and Easter were with their family as well. They came down here for my wedding. Not only them, but there was the Powell’s, Morris, and Curenton's as well. If I remember correctly there were some Woodses and Horton's as well. That meant a lot to me. Peanut passed earlier this year. He was one of the funniest and kindest people I have ever met. I know he still laughs at me about my technical foul I got in Parkersburg. Vickie had to have emergency surgery last week. She is home and recuperating. I’ll say it again, like I said at Peanut’s funeral, they helped me become the man I am today. So Thank You, Peanut, Vickie, Terence, and Brandi. Also I would like to thank, Aunt Vonnie, Aunt Jo, Uncle Cumby, Aunt Jo, Nicole, Tim, Kyus, Antoine, Marty, Uncle Greg, Uncle George, Gram, Daddy John, Tone, Billy, Lonnie, and Danita. If I forgot you, I am so sorry. I’m getting old as you can see by looking at my very grey beard. I’ll make it up to you. I’ll put you in my liner notes for my CD. Once again thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
My training has started for my century in June. It was really cold on Saturday. I thought it would be warmer so I didn’t layer up with a lot. That was a mistake. I was a fudgesicle by the end of the ride. Then, my stinking brake lights would not go out. It was a switch that stopped working and it was fixed this past weekend. The best thing about the ride was that it was only 20 miles. Yes, I said only 20 miles. I felt strong. The first time I did 20 miles, it was not a pretty sight. I think I called my cycle coach Lehan a few choice words that I won’t write here. This is a PG rated blog.
One hit wonder, funny as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D39Lm_HRfOs
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