Kicking Cancer's Ass

Been Awhile

2012-01-22T14:08:00.001-06:00

Hello all - has been a long time since my last confession - oops that is for church.. I mean it has been a long time since my last post.

I am doing well - dealing with allot of graft VS host -

Month Complete

2011-08-24T07:00:00.002-05:00

Hey all,
I have completed a month of Photo peresis and now will be going to every other week and will do that for the next 2 months.

I have noticed some minor changes for the good, but it is still taking awhile and they said it would. Some days my skin is really tight. The treatments make me very sensitive to light for the first 48 hours after a treatment - really bad.

So this week I am off and head back next week to begin month 2.
That's it for now more to come.

More Stuff

2011-08-10T17:39:00.004-05:00

Hi All
Well like I said I was going to start blogging again and I should since I have stuff going on with my health from my transplant.

I am currently getting photo paresis at Vanderbilt 2 times a week for a month, which my month is up next week. Then the treatments go to every 2 weeks or every 3 weeks. So I will update when I know which one it will be.

The treatment well it takes about 3 hours on average sometimes longer. Then put a 17 gage needle in your arm and get the IV going into the machine takes the blood into the machine take the white cells and puts the other back in. Then they zap the white cells with UV rays and then put those back in. VERY Sensitive to sunlight for 48 hours after treatment. This treatment has been very affective with Graft VS Host side affects like I am having.
Well hope everyone is trying to stay cool.

Bye for now

Happy Sunday

2011-07-31T09:28:00.002-05:00

Hi All,
Things have been going up and down for me. I am having major chronic GVHD and having to go to Vandy every week for treatments to help. The treatments are Photo pherysis (sp) - every week two times during that week and a treatment takes about 4 hours. They take my blood out with a 17 gage needle - yeah that is a BIG BITCH ! let me tell you .... then once the blood is out in this machine it goes into these honey comb looking things and once they all full they close the lid and zap the blood with UV rays and they put blood back in my body and it will help with my major side affects I am having.

The affects are skin is super tight and getting tighter and keeps pulling and pulling my skin - it hurts and is very uncomfortable. My eyes are also killing me with pain and soreness.

Well that all for now will write more every week again.

June 2 2011

2011-06-02T09:25:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone. It has been awhile.

I am having major Graft Vs Host going on with my skin, eyes, face, back, mouth so I have gone back on some meds and it is helping. Thank god was getting pretty bad skin is so tight makes me hunch over like a 90 year man.

Taylore is officially a senior in High School last year before college...yikes what are we going to do.

Well just tying to get back in the swing of things here to write something everyday.

Happy 4-20

2011-04-20T20:58:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone It has been awhile since I have blogged anything.

A very good family friend since I was 5 years old (maybe yonger) have to ask mom............................ Was diagnosed today with Breast cancer - so She is now going to take the torch and KICK SOME CANCER ASS ! ! !

Mary we are all with you the Landry gang and it's gang and so on and so on - are standing with you to kick some ass. We love you.

Please all support Mary and her fight -

Steve - Peace Out

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2011-04-05T08:41:00.002-05:00

My Baby Girl at her Student concert... She choose to do this. You go Girl

Happy Birthday 2 years ago today

2011-02-17T22:37:00.002-06:00

Sunday Day 600

2010-10-10T11:51:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday to all

Sorry I have missed some postings.

I am doing good feeling really good.
Dr appointment last Friday went great - I am tapering off my main Host vs Graft disease drug, which is really good. So in 1 month I will be off it totally - so the big test will be a couple weeks after that to see if I break out in any skins rashes or have problems in my mouth. So will keep everyone updated on that as it comes.

I have a surgery at the end of the month.

Well hope all is well with everyone - Halloween is coming

Friday October 1 Day 591

2010-10-01T19:49:00.003-05:00

Well Happy First Day Of October.

Sorry I have not made a post in weeks. Been traveling on the weekends and I don't know I just have not been in the mode. So looks like I am back at least enough to want to keep updating the Blog.

Well I am feeling good - been fighting off a little cold there for a little while - getting better still have little runny nose in morning.

I am also feeling really emotional lately - not sure why some days all good some days - Oh MY ! !

Well Again Sorry for the break in posts.... I think I can get back to jamming with weekly updates for the ones that do still read the words from a crazy Man ! LOL
Well Good Health - Love - Happiness to all

Sunday Day 558

2010-08-29T11:16:00.002-05:00

Happy Day to all.

Doing good - Feeling good - was a long week - Sorry missed last weekend post I was in Tampa with My Grandmother was a good trip - short but good.

Headed to ATL for Creed tonight with the Eatons - so going to be long day - take nap here soon and head out.

Hope all is well with everyone.

Sunday Day 544

2010-08-15T09:40:00.002-05:00

Well Sorry I missed posting Last Sunday - was in Edwards Colorado and it was great - Taylore and I went white water rafting Class IV & V.

Had a great trip to Co - nice and relaxing can't wait to live there it is so beautiful.

I am doing really good feeling good - been having allot of emotional times - not sure why just get all emotional and then it passes.

Got to get back to work tomorrow back to reality - had a wonderful time.

So the CT biopsy they did awhile back came back in conclusive and I have 2nd Dr appointment September 13 to discuss options I think he wants to do another biopsy so we will see.
Going to see my Grandmother this weekeend.

Well Hope all is well with everyone.

Sunday Day 530

2010-08-01T09:14:00.001-05:00

Happy Sunday all -

Had a good week last week felt pretty good thought a cold was coming along, but doesn't seem to be so bad now.
Played racquetball twice last week so that was good.

Short week this week - Wednesday is my Friday Taylore and I head to Vail CO for a week.

Hope everyone has a good week

Sunday Day 523

2010-07-25T08:57:00.003-05:00

Happy Sunday to all.

Happy Birthday to my nephew Seth who's B-day was Friday.

Good Luck to Michele L who is running in the San Fran Marathon today.

I am doing good feeling good was a hard week last week was still tired from the road trip the weekend before.
I have been having allot of anxiety lately not sure why, but trying to keep it under control with meds.
I did play racquetball this past week and it felt good - meant to play yesterday, but I oversleep.

Well it is very HOT HOT HOT here and hope everyone is doing well.

Monday Day

2010-07-19T10:56:00.002-05:00

Happy Monday all - Sorry I missed my Normal Sunday Post - I should of from St Louis - we left there yesterday morning around 10:30 AM and got home around 7:30 PM.

Wow what a great weekend with my girls. Me Stacy, Taylore and Carrie (Taylore's good friend)
Chicago was beautiful little crazy they where filming Transformers 3 so part of the Magnificent mile was closed for filming. The Festival was OK - then on to St Louis Saturday - We stayed at the Moonrise Hotel - Way cool Place (we are little old for this place - the top floor 8 was a roof top bar) Was way cool the Concert in St Louis was way better than Chicago and the girls meet the lead singer of Modest Mouse - Unreal - Life Changing for these girls -

Was a hard trip 30 hours for this Old Fart, but Taylore makes it so worth it - IT WAS GREAT.

I am feeling good had today off to chill and get ready to go back to work - headed that way tomorrow yuck.

Hope all has a good week - I have added another wekeend I will never forget - Love you Taylore !

Sunday Day 509

2010-07-11T09:40:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday All -

I am doing really good - feeling really good -

Had Dr appointment on Friday and he said everything is great and my mouth was awesome - so he said see you in 3 months - so my next appointment is October - How Great is that.
I also had the CT and Biopsy's Friday - they didn't give me enough meds to relax me so that sucked - but as soon as I got to the recovery I took my own meds. Important thing is procedure went well and I should have results next week sometime - doesn't really matter that I was so cool with procedure all she asked was I in pain -no I wasn't in pain but I could feel the needle in my back and knew what was going on - RELAX ME PLEASE .

Well short week this week - Headed to Chicago IL for Pitchfork Music on Thursday Taylore and her Friend Carrie should be cool.

Hope everyone has a good week.
Love to All

Sunday Day 502

2010-07-04T09:21:00.002-05:00

Happy 4th of July to All

Felling really good a little tired here and there, but that OK.

Had a good week last week. Short week this week and I head to Nashville this Friday for Dr appointment and a CT with a Biopsy of the mass that is on my liver.
We don't think that it is anything as it has been on scans for a couple years now, but the Dr doesn't want to take any chances.

Got a music road trip coming up so that should be fun.

Hope all has a good fun Safe 4th of July - Love to All

Sunday Day 495

2010-06-27T09:38:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday to All

Happy Birthday to My Dad -

Well things going good here pretty busy work week last week. I am feeling good and moving right along - I slept in big time yesterday morning and this morning too - didn't get up till after 8 am - so maybe I was a little tied and needed the rest so I was OK with it.

Not much else going on not this Friday but next Friday go to Nashville for Dr Appointment. This weekend is 4th of July - no big plans.

Well hope everyone has a good week

Sunday Day 488

2010-06-20T09:07:00.002-05:00

Happy Fathers Day to All Fathers

Hope everyone has a good day.

Had a good week last week - feeling good.
Haven't started playing racquetball yet - being teaching Taylore softball - so we have been playing catch.

Well again Happy Fathers Day to ME and all.

Hope everyone has a good week

Sunday Day 481

2010-06-13T08:41:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday to all

Had a good week last week - saw the Urologist in Nashville on Monday. Went very well he wants to do his own CT and a biopsy of the mass on my Kidney - so they scheduled a CT, which he will get the pictures he wants but also will do the biopsy at the same time - this is all set up for my next Dr appointment July 9th.

Going pretty good feeling pretty good. Went by Brookwood Medical yesterday to see a coworker - Stephen Moak who was diagnosed with Cancer 2 Friday's ago - I didn't get to see him as he was sleeping, but I meet his dad and spoke to him - I will go back today to see him.

Hope everyone has a good week.

Sunday Day 474

2010-06-06T07:50:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday All

National Cancer Survivor Day / Weekend.

Went to rally yesterday downtown was pretty good - was there first time for cancer rally so was not what I have been used to, but was still pretty cool. I wore my cancer sucks t-shirt and at least 7 people asked me if they could take my picture.

I am feeling pretty good - had a good week last week.

I head to Nashville tomorrow to go see a Urologist so we will see how that goes. Mom and Dad come in town today to go with me - using old BHM as good stopping point headed to Colorado.
So we will do dinner tonight and drive up to Nashville early am

Have a good week all.

Sunday Day 467

2010-05-30T07:49:00.002-05:00

Happy Memorial Day Weekend -
Give Love and Support to all our Troops serving our country and away from their families - You men and women are Awesome - to do what you do to provide what we have back home in USA.

Had a good week last week feeling pretty good. Eating just fine and getting used to my dentures.

Taylor had her last week of school - Finals - poor thing got Strep Throat - so been in bed last 3 days with a fever - boy I know she feels - hopefully she is better this morning as she has to work today - she will it will be tough day but she will get through it.

Should be a good week

Hope all has a Great Memorial Day Tomorrow and a good week too

Sunday Day 460

2010-05-23T06:19:00.003-05:00

Happy Sunday to All

Had a good week last week.
Feeling good - eating good so all is well there. Still a little tied at times, but I am dealing with that.

Taylore is studying her little ass off for finals this week. She is ready for school to be out. She will be working this summer - she is excited about that.

Didn't get out to play racquetball this past week like i wanted - looks like I will need to do it this week.

Hope everyone has a good week.

Sunday Day 453

2010-05-16T06:40:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday to All

Had a good week last week. Feeling good too.

When to car dealership yesterday - oh how I hate those places. Was time to turn in Stacy's truck - so we did and she got a Maxima instead of another truck. Very Very Nice. I drove it home - probably only time I get to drive it.

Mouth is doing good need to go to dentist and get them adjusted one more time - since my gums have healed more they are a little loose - can't have loose dentures - makes it hard to eat trust me on that.

Well going to get back playing racquetball this week - give Wednesday a try.
Taylore is on her last week of school classes - then week after next is Exam's - Summer time. She is excited - she has a job for the summer and plans to do volunteer work too - so she is real excited.
Hope all is well with everyone - have a good week.

Sunday Day 446

2010-05-09T06:46:00.002-05:00

Happy MOTHERS DAY to all your wonderful Mom's - and also to you not so wonderful Mom's - I hope I don't have any of those that read my Blog, but just in case - It is your Day too.

No all the Mom's I know and that follow the blog are all GOOD MOM's SO Have a Hell of day - It is all about you today.

Last week was a good week. Went to Dr Friday and all GOOD News - I am all clear and still in remission - doing good and looking good the Dr said. They made some changes to my meds so we will make those adjustments. He also said see you in 2 MONTHS - so I don't even have to go back in June - see you in July - So I go on July 9 th - week before my Chicago IL Road Trip with Taylore.

I am feeling good and I think I am going to start playing racquetball again - Dr said I need to get back to exercise so it is time.
Still dealing with the new choppers - as stated before just going to take time and it is and it is getting better.

Have a good week all
Love to All you Mothers Out there.

Sunday Day 439

2010-05-02T10:01:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday to All

Had a good week last week - Friday Night went to Memphis to see Beale Street Music Festival - Main Band was Limp BizKit that we saw - it was great. The normal Rain feast that usually happens held off for us and just rained a little mainly to cool us down it was great.

I am feeling pretty good - still dealing with my dentures as I have said before it just taking time to deal with.
I am feeling pretty good - not doing much but work and then I have been doing about 15 - 30 minutes in yard everyday.

Taylor and I start walking in the dogs in neighborhood.

Hope all is well with all

Sunday Day 432

2010-04-25T08:34:00.004-05:00

Happy Sunday All

Had a good week last week. Feeling pretty good getting better each day - still haven't gotten back to playing racquetball but am walking at night with Taylore and the dogs so that is good.

The teeth are what they are - still healing gums and getting used to the denture - it is a big change so it takes some time to get used to. Still changing the way I eat - so I deal with that.

Going to be a good week - this weekend going to Memphis on Friday night for Beale Street Music Festival - Me, Stacy, Taylore and her school friend Grace. We are just going for Friday night so we will stay in Olive Branch for the night and head back Saturday Morning.

Hope all is going well with others

Sunday Day 432

2010-04-25T08:34:00.001-05:00

Happy Sunday All

Sunday Day 425

2010-04-18T07:34:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday all.

Had a good week last week - feeling OK still getting used to the dentures and still making adjustments. So I am sure this whole thing is going to take me months to get used to.
Feeling pretty good was tired most of the week so was in bed 8 PM every night, but helped get rest. Will probally take it easy this week too.

Had a Garage Sale Yesterday Myself, Stacy, and Taylor - went pretty good got rid of some old stuff and made a little bit of $$.

Should be a quite week this week.

Hope all has a good week.

Sunday Day 418

2010-04-11T07:59:00.003-05:00

Happy Sunday All

Had a good week last week - had to work Thursday night and Saturday Morning, but everything went well - so nice to have this project done.

Feeling pretty good getting my strength back slowly but surely. Had a adjustment to my Teeth Wednesday so had to have more stitches and making it hard to eat again - they will come out this week and hopefully make final adjustment so I can get back to eating - still struggle with the eating but at least eating.

Should be a good week - like I said with this project done I can start to rock and roll on other stuff.

Hope all have a good week.

Sunday Day 411 - Happy Easter

2010-04-04T06:41:00.003-05:00

Happy Sunday all - It is a day of Information the 411
Well I don't really have any, but was just saying.

Well last week was good was back to work and took it very slowly - left work A few days early to make sure I was good to go and got me some more rest.

Well I am still struggling with eating these Dentures take a while to get used to.

Went to Dr in Nashville on Friday every ting is good - all check out OK set for March 7.

Taylor is in Boston this weekend with her Grand Parents - so far the trip has gone great. Taylor is going to see where I grew up today and meet my cousins who still live up there.

Should be good week

Have a good week all

Sunday Day 404

2010-03-28T14:39:00.002-05:00

Well Happy Sunday all

Well it was a hell of a week last week - My girls came home Sunday night and I picked them up from the airport - and while doing so I started having a serve pain in my left chest. Stacy drove home - I had no idea what was going on felt like a heart attack - so we called 911.
They took me to the hospital and the long night began for my poor Stacy who just spent 2 days traveling to come home and my mom who was in town to go to that Nashville appointment I had last Monday, which of coarse didn't make. Well it wasn't a heart attack turned out to be pleurisy, which From Mayo clinic "is inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest (thepleura) that leads to chest pain (usually sharp) when you take a breath or cough. The main symptom of pleurisy is pain - and boy did I have that.
So once I got to to hospital and they doped me up real good I mean real good.
I got out on Wednesday and been basically in bed since then. I just spent a little bit talking to Stacy to get all the details for Monday and Tuesday as I was pretty unclear what went on. BIG TIME LOVE TO My WIFE STACY and my MOM for spending long hours at the hospital.
I am not 100% but certainly better. I still have some antibiotics to finish taken.
Well not sure what this week will be like. I am still on liquid diet and soft foods more from the teeth thing I think than this.

Well hopefully next weeks post will be much less action - if you will.
Have a good week all.

Sunday Day 397

2010-03-21T06:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Sunday all

Had a pretty good week - I was off - getting 12 teeth pulled and my bottom dentures put in. It hurt but not as bad as I thought it was. Still hurts eating Eggs, Mac & Cheese and drinking Ensure Plus - they are good. I did go to work Friday till about 2 pm - it was nice.

Well Today I am picking up my girls - well not till tonight 7PM ish
My mom be here around 11:45 AM this morning - so we do lunch and a movie.
We will see what the girls want to do for dinner when they get in.
Trip to Nashville is to go to Urologic Surgery Clinic

Love to ALL - Have a good Week

Sunday Day 390

2010-03-14T09:08:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday From Chi Town -
Chicago with my Dad getting ready to go to Black Hawks Game - Was hell getting here sat in BHM airport for 5 hours.

Doing pretty good feeling good finally getting over this cold thing I had going on.
Going to be a rough week getting 10 teeth pulled Tuesday and bottom dentures put in.

Well everyone has a good week.

Sunday Day 383

2010-03-07T06:05:00.002-06:00

Happy Sunday all

I had a rough week was still feeling little crappy with the cold - got better each day. I still have runny nose, but other than that I am feeling better. I am eating better too.

I am still dealing with my mouth, which has gotten worse since I got sick - not sure if it is cause of that or cause I am tapering off the steroids. Didn't play any racquetball last week - need to get back on to that. Basically been chilling all weekend - even though we got great weather 61 on Saturday and should be 68 today.

Well should be good week - have to drop the girls off at Airport on Friday for the springbreak trip to Belize - they should have a good time. I head to Chicago for the weekend to hang with my Dad and go see a Black hawks game - with the Chicago boys - get to meet OC (Jack O'Callahan) who was a member of the 1980 US hockey team - the Miracle team as they where known for beating Rusia.

New Member of the Family - adopted this 6 year old dog Yellor

Well hope everyone has a good week

Sunday Day 376

2010-02-27T21:21:00.002-06:00

Happy Sunday All -

Well first things first -

Results of CT scan - all good

Well had a good week last week - Taylore got her Drivers licence on Tuesday her Birthday and then we went to Atlanta to see Teegan & Sara - it was a great show.
Then Saturday morning comes and I am sick as a dog - didn't get out of bed till 4 PM yesterday - I am feeling a little better now but just got up today 11:45 AM and going to go back to bed too so I hope to be better to make it to work.

Well hope everyone has a good week.

Sunday Day 369

2010-02-21T06:00:00.001-06:00

Good Morning All

Well we did it - 1 YEAR Anniversary was last Wednesday. Yes I said we cause it was all of us - my family my co-workers my friends - all of us went through this so all of us accomplished this. Again many thanks to all of you for your support - keeps me strong

Was a good week last week. Dr appointment on Friday went well. I had a full day of tests so it was a long day last deal was Bone Marrow biopsy - so my dad drove us back to Birmingham cause I was still a little dopey from the sedation. We meet Stacy and Taylor for a great dinner at olive garden.
The Dr say I have chronic GVHD - that is the mouth stuff I am dealing with - we are going to really work this cream they gave me to use since it has shown improvement in my mouth.
I will get the CT results on Monday so I will do another post to say that they where clean - cause I know it was. I have another appointment in 6 weeks so April 2 I get to skip March. I will probably continue to go to Vandy every 6 -8 weeks till this chronic GVHD is dealt with - I agreed to a study they are doing about chronic GVHD - I have done all the studies they have asked me about - I mean why not if it helps the Dr's and future cancer patients - Y'all know me Heck yeah I am in.

Well hope everyone has a good week - My Little girl Taylore turns SWEET 16 on Tuesday - oh lord growing up too fast.

Sunday Day 362

2010-02-14T04:51:00.002-06:00

Happy Valentines Day to ALL

Feeling pretty good - just dealing with my mouth, which has gotten better but what I am dealing with now is dry mouth like you wouldn't believe.

Traveled to Dallas last week on business - Had dinner with some good Friends Everett and Norma it was so good to see them. My trip was good; however I did change my flight to come home Wednesday night instead of Thursday - was a good call they got 9" of Snow on Thursday.
We got some some snow on Friday was nice 2-4" and was mostly gone yesterday. They are calling for some tomorrow.

Head to Nashville this Thursday for Dr appointment and 1 Year work up - so I have a CT scan, Lung function test and a bone marrow biopsy so will be long day.
Can you believe it this Wednesday will be ONE year since my transplant - wow where did the time go.

Well hope everyone has a good week.
Love to all

Sunday Day 355

2010-02-07T06:08:00.002-06:00

Happy Sunday to All

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY

Well doing OK had a pretty good week last week - was kind of tired a few of the days. Didn't play racquetball either so I hope to get back to that.

Heading to Dallas this week for business meeting with the IT folks at corporate so that should be good.

Not really a hole lot to say this week.

Hope all has a good week.

GO Saints
The colts are going to win but I want the Saints

Sunday Day 348

2010-01-31T06:37:00.003-06:00

Happy Sunday to all

Pro Bowl Today

Was a rough week last week from a personal side of things. My Dad's dear friend Buzz pasted away - really tough loss for him - he was a great man and great friend to my Dad - H e will be missed greatly and I know my Dad will miss all those sports talks they used to have.
Also My brother had to put his dog down - good long 14 years they had together, but still very hard.

So on to me I am Feeling good - just the same old same old My mouth.
Had a good week last week very busy at work went to the dentist and that didn't turn out so good my teeth are worse than they where when I last saw him in Sept of last year. This damn dry mouth doesn't do well - so I have allot of work to get done root canal's crowns all that fun stuff.
Played racquetball going pretty good there I get a really good work out, but still only playing short time.
Should be a good week - looking forward to bowling Thursday night with coworkers should be fun.

Hope everyone has a good week.

Sunday Day 341

2010-01-24T06:49:00.002-06:00

Happy Sunday to all - 4th Sunday of this New Year

Things going very well still dealing with my mouth, but I think it is getting better. Some days are better than others and depends on what food I eat.

Had a good week last week was a short week with MLK day so was busy at work very crazy. I got back to playing Racquetball so that was good - played Wednesday night and Saturday morning.
Had a great day with Taylore yesterday we went to her favorite food place - Moe's and then went to the movies. We saw saving a life - awwwwwww what a great movie - yes it is a tear jerkier she and I both cried during that one.

My sister and 2 sons have made it back to the US so things are little crazy for them I am sure - moving - what a pain, but can you image moving from Australia?

Well looks like another busy week as the first month of 2010 comes to a end - man I think this year is going to fly by too.

Well hope all is well with everyone.

Sunday Day 334

2010-01-17T07:43:00.002-06:00

Top of the Morning to Everyone - Or No one depends if people still checking out the blog.

Well had a good week last week was kinda crazy at work.

Taylor sprained her ankle so she is wearing a splint, which is a pain in the ass. Enjoying a long weekend with a day off tomorrow.

Finally warmed up to above freezing here so that is nice, been so crazy with the weather here and around the country.

Well not much else going on.

Hope all has a good week

Sunday Day 327

2010-01-10T09:18:00.002-06:00

Happy Sunday to all

Was a good week last week just cold cold cold and even more cold and the snow we where supposed to get was a non event barely even dusted.

Dr. Visit on Friday went well - all is good and they said my mouth looks better so looks like on our way to getting that all cleared up. Set up next month Dr visit for Feb 26, which is the year check up - so have CT scan and few other test so will be a pretty full day.

GO Cowboys - finally won a playoff game - the last one the won was in 1996.

Well everyone have a good week

Happy New Year - Sunday Day 320

2010-01-03T10:13:00.002-06:00

Happy New Year to All - 2010 - Going to be a good Year

Well was a good week last week feeling good. Was very quite at work, but all that will change come Monday - Get this new year rolling in full speed.

New Year's Eve was quite around here - been chilling out watching Bowl games. Made some Beef Jerky yesterday -
Went to Trans Siberian Orchestra last night with Stacy & Taylor it was amazing - we had a really good time.

This week I go to Vandy on Thursday afternoon for Friday Appointments - should be very minor - not sure what we are going to do about my mouth - so will be interesting to see what they want to do. Next Month visit will be much more entailed as it is MY ONE YEAR check up - Can you believe it has almost been 1 year since my transplant - WOW I can't

Well hope everyone had a good Safe New Year's Eve
Everyone have a good week.

Happy Holiday's - Sunday Day 313

2009-12-27T08:57:00.003-06:00

Well Happy Holiday's to All - Hope Everyone Had a Wonderful Christmas -
We did - really had a nice quite quality day with Family and spoke to all Remote Family - It was a great day - Sorry it had to end, but like all good days they come to an end - Well the bad days come to an end too - We have been fortunate and haven't had any bad days lately and don't intended to. To those of you who have - it will end and it will get better.

Well had a good week work was slow was little crazy around here trying to get everything ready for the Holiday's.

Well I am in a fantasy football battle with one of my co workers the Corn Gators Vs Buzzman for the Championship - It is going to be a great Match up it could go either way - I guess the positive side is will get trophy either way one for 1st (Champ) or 2nd place if I loose.

This week should be just as slow as last week with New Years Day of Friday. Not much going on - Do have plans to go see the Trans Siberian Orchestra Saturday Jan 2nd - I have to decide if I going to go or let Cathryn have my ticket and go with Stacy and Taylore - I have never seen them, but Stacy has twice and loves them says it is just awesome to watch and hear so tough decision.

Well again Hope everyone had a Wonderful Christamas and Please have a Happy New Year - Be Safe -
Love to All

Sunday Day 306

2009-12-20T10:01:00.003-06:00

Happy Sunday all -

So to my Buddy Dan in Philadelphia PA - wow got some snow? 2 Feet - A winter wonderland going on on the East Coast. So a nice White Christmas for ya'll.

Well all is going good here - I think I might be battling my first cold I have had a runny nose and been blowing my nose for days. So I am just hanging out taking it easy - didn't play racquetball yesterday as I woke up feeling crappy. So I am just trying to get rest so I can feel better and not get too much of a cold.

So should be a nice week with Christmas on Friday - Wow - It is already here 2010 here we come - Going to be a great year..

Well Merry Christmas to All and hope everyone has a great Holiday

Sunday Day 299

2009-12-13T06:38:00.002-06:00

Happy Sunday to All - Football Game Day - In Nashville

All going good had a good week. Didn't play racquetball at all this week so I need to get back on that to get my exercise. I am Feeling good - the only thing is this darn mouth thing --- hmmm I am not sure if it is getting better - sometimes I do sometimes I don't - so It looks like we going to bump the steroid to clean this up.

So my 18 year old cousin from Australia via Cali is staying with us for awhile. She got a job at Aerie at the Mall so she is excited about that. She heads back to Ca today to take her final exams.

Well hope all is well with all

Sunday Day 292

2009-12-06T09:22:00.002-06:00

Happy Sunday to all

Had a good week last week. The Dr Appointment went well normal stuff. My Host Vs Graft in my mouth is very bad though so we have a game plan to address. I had admitted I have not been so diligent with my nighttime cream - so I am making sure I do that every night - I will provide update to Catherine (Nurse) in 2 weeks if mouth is better - if not they going to up my steroid dosage to try to clear up.
When I go to my appointment in January if not better then we have 2 other options to clear up the mouth - both are much more in tailed - one requires 2 trips to a facility in Bethesda MD and the other would require weekly visits to Vandy for a procedure and would be weeks for a couple of months - so these two options are much more involved.
We will see how things go and keep ya'll updated on that.

Going to be a busy week with work - have bunch or training set up and people moves and all kind of stuff.

Hope all is well
Everyone have a good week.

Sunday Day 278

2009-11-22T07:19:00.002-06:00

Good Sunday Morning all your Buzzman Bloggers - who still blog with me.

Had a real hard week last week was very busy and my team was traveling so I was solo at the office, but it was a good week.

Played racquetball both Wednesday and Saturday - Saturday had some great games I actually played 3 games and got a great cardio work out - I felt OK little winded and just working on getting the endurance back, but it is looking good after that.

Had a great day at the house got allot of stuff done and felt good.

Today is going to be a great day - headed to walmart for a little run then kick back and relax all day.

Happy Thanksgiving to all this Week -
I am headed out Wednesday to head to West Palm Beach to have Thanksgiving with my parents. Then I will head home driving Taylore's car from Fl. Should be home Saturday.
My dad is driving with me so we can take some time to shoot the shit.

Love to all

Hope everyone has a Wonderful Holiday this week - We the Landry Family I know has allot to be Thankful for - and I am sure you all do to in some way

Sunday Day 271

2009-11-15T08:15:00.002-06:00

Top of the Morning to All - on this Wonderful Sunday in November.

Made a batch of Beef Jerky yesterday so had a good day mowed the leaves and just had a nice casual Saturday -
Just got the Beef Jerky bagged up in Phase I will make the smaller bags later for the Christmas Party.

Had a good week took Monday, Tuesday off for mental health days and we where off Wednesday for the Holiday. So worked Thursday and Friday which was good. No racquetball this past week with the Holiday and the Jerky making. SO this week we will play.

Well today fixing to head to Walmart for the week and then kick back and watch little football.

Well This Friday Taylor heads to FL to take her cruise with Arwen - So she will be gone over Thanksgiving so our first without our Taylore.

Well everyone have a good week -

Sunday Day 264

2009-11-09T08:55:00.002-06:00

Well Happy Monday to ALL -
Wow not sure how I forgot to get up and write this. I know I sleep in yesterday and was kinda a lazy day for me just hung out and watched football

Well I had a good week last week - feeling good - still dealing with my mouth.
November is just flying by I mean Thanksgiving is in just couple weeks.

Well not much to say this week since I am late with the post and working now.

Have a good week all

Sunday Day 257

2009-11-01T00:20:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday - Nov 1 2009
Another Halloween down in History - We had a fair amount of Trick or Treaters - Way better than last year -we where home instead of the hospital. Well had a gutter fall off the front of the house well hanging off the front of the house - so to keep kids safe Stacy & I enjoyed hanging out side in the the drive way giving out candy. Got someone coming out Monday to fix that deal. Bad storm the other night ripped it half off the house - always something -

Well did the roll back time thing so getting an extra hour not sure if that good or bad - guess it depends or what your doing.

Had a good week last week got allot of work done and I felt pretty good. I missed playing racquetball both Wednesday and Saturday so I better play this coming week. Well my mouth is still pretty bad some days better than others - so depends on what eating for food too.

Well I got it worked out that I don't go to Nashville in month of November next appointment is Dec 4th. So just Palm Beach for Thanksgiving - coming up in couple weeks.

Well hope everyone has a great start to a wonderful Nov - as we wrap up 2009

Sunday Day 250

2009-10-25T09:01:00.002-05:00

Hey Hey Hey - Day 250 -

Chilling with some Coffee and little Dog - Teagan.

Well had a good week - was traveling for business and work went good.

Had the trip to Nashville on Friday - the Dr appointment went well - they gave me some more medication for my GVHD in my mouth - the nurse and Dr said it is pretty bad. They also put be back on Cyclosporin (the preventative drug for GVHD) so I started taking it this morning so that will take a awhile to kick in.

Had a peaceful day yesterday got some work done around the House little bush trimming and mainly fiddled farted in the garage and organized it a little so I can get my car in there too since it is getting cold.

I have allot more to do, but just doing a little at a time is the best way.

I am just doing some work today on the new support site I am on http://beta.navigatingcancer.com/users/48

I did some updates last night.

Played a little on line spades too last night something I hadn't done in a long time that I love to do and did fairly constantly when I was in a league.

Well this week is Halloween week - Taylore is going to the Rocky Horror Picture show - a Dance Friday night and Saturday night will do some trick or treating - so busy week for her.

We did not decorate this year - we are just happy to be home and here for Halloween and no hospital visits for us.

Have a Great Week All -

Happy Anniversary to my Sister Michele & Her Husband Brad -

Sunday Day 243

2009-10-18T07:00:00.000-05:00

Good Morning all your Bloggers out there - Another Sunday

Had a good weekend - played racquetball Saturday did some yard work had a control burn of some brush. Watched Bama game Saturday night

Had a good week was pretty busy - headed to Belleville IL Monday morning for some IT work for our Midwest team. First time flying since the transplant - should be OK little nervous not sure why I take all the precautions with hand sanitizer and stuff every day as it is now so shouldn't be any different as I will have some in my pocket - so should be fine - short flight to St. Louis. Head back home Wednesday will work Thursday and then head to Nashville Friday AM for Dr appointment.
No biggie just routine monthly check up with labs - Still having trouble with my mouth Graft Vs Host - some days it is pretty bad starting to bother me. I have the swish they gave me it helps, but some days my mouth just hurts. SO we will see what Nurse and Dr say next Friday - probably not much - this is certainly not too bad as apposed to some major reaction or problem with a vital organ - so I guess it is what it is - dealing with it - I am pretty good about that what choice do I have.
Well Halloween is week after next - I can assure you it will be a better one this year and I won't be in the hospital like I was last Halloween.
Gez then Thanksgiving - no Smokey mountains this year Taylore is going on a cruise with her friend Arwen and Stacy & I are going to go to Palm Beach to have Thanksgiving with my folks and then Drive home with Taylore's car her Grandfather is giving her - his current Vehicle a Lincoln Navigator - she is excited about it - first car - It is really nice that her Papa is offering her it - not a bad first car. On the drive home we are going to Tampa to see my Grandmother - she is having a little trouble and has moved from her apartment to a assisted living apartment - she says it is really nice.
Then the next month Christmas and damn another year gone by - 2010 here we come.

Well hope all is well with everyone - have a good week

Sunday Day 236

2009-10-11T07:29:00.003-05:00

Happy Sunday Morning to All - Happy Holy Day -
Rainy weather here in BHM this morning.

Have had a good weekend so far - played racquetball Saturday morning and that went really well - I got a nice cardio Work Out.
Went to Dinner and a Movie last night with Taylore so that was a nice night with the Daughter.

Feeling Pretty good - have had good energy all week.
Week after next I go to Belleville IL for little IT business and then that Friday Nashville for monthly Dr Appointment.
Have an extra long weekend this weekend with Columbus Day being on Monday - Banks are closed so get extra day off.

Well hopefully going to get a win this week on my Fantasy football team with my dad - we have not won a game yet - has just been bad games for our players - I think it going to turn around this week - I hope so sure don't want to be like the Detroit Lions with no wins.

Well hope everyone has a great week.
Love To ALL

Sunday Day 229

2009-10-04T08:48:00.004-05:00

Happy Sunday Morning - Week 4 of the NFL-
Going to be a gorgeous day here in BHM. So they say - not looking like it now, but should come around like yesterday it was awesome 77 - man I was very bummed yesterday and missing the Bike thing - was a perfect day to be out riding.

Here's a PIC from the Creed concert in Atlanta couple weeks ago.

Parents Day at Taylore's school today at 1 pm - 3 pm.

So the results of last scan on September 25th was CLEAN - Still CANCER FREE -
Well it looks like we did it - KICKED CANCER ASS Again - sorry you miserable disease you are no match for the BUZZMAN - Kinda like the energizer bunny STILL GOING ! ! ! ! ! !

Had a really good week last week. Felt great everyday I have had allot of energy and not feeling tied. I am still dealing with GVHD (Graft VS host Disease) in my mouth, but I have that swish to get it under control - I have had very dry mouth too, but hey if you have to have some GVHD this is the one I want instead of some major problem with a vital organ or something serious.
I have been getting some feelings of being overwhelmed with work, home this that the other - I got some meds to help and it does, but I think I need more or higher dose. This is something that I have never experienced - I have to check with my sister to see if she is like that.

Well It is had to believe it is already October and Halloween is right around the corner with Thanksgiving and Christmas right behind that and then 2010 !!! - amazing how I am doing now as apposed to 1 year ago getting ramped up to start the Bone Marrow Transplant stuff and here I am Done - a 2 time Cancer Survivor and a 2 time Bone Marrow recipient. I guess We just don't think about it or dwell on it - thank god - not healthy.

Well Love to all my supporters - & My Awesome Family and my great team of Doctors - couldn't of done it without ya'll.

Sunday Day 222

2009-09-27T07:04:00.002-05:00

Top of the Morning to all your Buzzman Bloggers.

Had a great weekend so far - nice day yesterday relaxing and doing some work - until Stacy told me the Dryer wasn't working - so had to be the Maytag man yesterday a do a little dryer repair - replaced the heating coil.

I am feeling good and told I am looking good - I am not sure about that one, but thanks to all that say so.

The Dr appointments on Friday - well the first appointment was with a Cholesterol Dr and we spent a good bit with him and looks like he feels the high levels are drug induced - so we will check with him again in December to see how the levels are then. If I need to go on meds I will go on meds.

Labs where good - and "the" Dr appointment went very well - there was no waiting yesterday it was crazy. The Dr says doing good - looking good - I am off the preventative drug to prevent Graft VS Host - and so far going good. I do have some GVHD in the mouth so got a new drug mouth deal to help with that. I will start that Monday - just got to remember this one is a swish and spit and not like the others I have had which where swish and swallow. Yikes that will suck.
The PET scan sent like they always go and I will get the results of that hopefully by Tuesday - so will post something then instead of waiting till next Sunday.

Well headed to Walmart to get this knocked out so we can Watch some Football - Pro Today and ROLL TIDE!!!! For Yesterday

Have a great week all

Sunday Day 215

2009-09-20T10:54:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday all -

Great Morning headed a French Cafe Downtown to watch Taylor's French teacher sing.

Feeling good and had a good week although I did stay home one day to rest. It helped I just need to keep doing that once in awhile take a day.

Headed to Nashville Friday for Dr appointment and a PET scan. So we see how that will go - should be all clear - 6 month check up. Starting to get a little rash since I am coming off the Cyclosporine. So we will see what they say about that - hasn't been to bad yet.

ROLLTIDE ROLL!!!!!!

Have a good week all

Sunday Day 208

2009-09-13T08:29:00.002-05:00

Well Top Of the Morning to You all

In Atlanta This morning - saw the Creed Concert Last Night It was Awesome Show. Just had some break feast and now time to head back to BHM. Everyone enjoyed the show.

I am feeling really good not having any problems. Well I think I might have a little rash graft VS host again - since I am coming off my medicine.

So not this week but next week I go to Nashville for my Dr Appointment. Have PET scan that day.

Football This weekend.

Have a great week all

Sunday Day 201

2009-09-06T12:23:00.002-05:00

Wow - 201 days ago I had my transplant - Unreal that it has been that long sometimes it just seems like a month ago I was in Nashville.

Well happy Labor Day Weekend to All. I am so glad to have an extra day and don't have to go to work in the morning.

I am feeling really good - I played racquetball last Wednesday and it was great - I felt good and played so so. I was really tied last night maybe it was a rough week I went to bed before the Bama Game was over and I sleep till 10:30 AM - that is like un heard of for me, but I guess I needed it so I am OK with it. Well it is official College Football kicked off this weekend - GO SEC.

Have a good friend coming to Bhm this week to spend a few days here. Her birthday is Friday 9-11 and we are all going to Atlanta Saturday to see Creed - should be fun first music concert since my Rebirth.

Well again Happy Labor Day to all and hope all is well with everyone

Sunday Day 194

2009-08-30T08:58:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday To ALL

Light Rainy Day here in BHM.

I am doing very good - I was a little tired this past week not really sure why just was. Taylor is sick and has missed Thursday and Friday school - she is much better, but not sure if the chest cold has cleared up fully yet. Been taking her temp couple times a day to make sure no fever. I have been doing good with fighting off any issues - My nose has been a little runny, but no fever and no other symptoms so good there - thank God.

I didn't play racquetball at all last week as it was a week of Fantasy Football drafts so Monday, Wednesday Night where booked with those and so was Yesterday Morning. So I am planning on playing this week.

Don't go to Doctors till September 25th so still have 4 weeks before I go - this one will be a big day I am getting my 6 month PET scan - so looking for that to be cancer free like the others.

Well hope all is well with everyone. Have a great week

Sunday Day 187

2009-08-23T10:39:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday to all you Buzzman Bloggers.

Doing really well - feeling really good too. I had a good week last week - played racquetball on Wednesday night went really good I felt awkward in the court so it was a good session of getting back into it. My head was moving good and fast but my feet struggled at times. HAHA

Already run the morning errands so going to kick back today and go over Fantasy Football stuff have 3 drafts this week. Monday Night, Wednesday Night and Saturday morning. The season is about to get rolling here in few more weeks.

I am in the process of populating info on a new web site that I was asked to help support and be a part of - www.navigatingcancer.com
I have allot of info to write - I am in process of writing the different sections and will be sending to my sister to edit and QC for me - so the site is not up yet I have a link to the beta site and allows me to populate all my info. http://beta.navigatingcancer.com/users/48

Taylore starts school tomorrow - back to reality - she is excited about getting back to school
Hope all is well with everyone in their lives.

Have a great week

Sunday Day 180

2009-08-16T09:02:00.003-05:00

Happy Sunday to all

Had a really good week last week. Well hit the Dentist on Thursday and got had a root canal and some fillings filled so that was a real joy. Picked my Mom up at airport Thursday afternoon and we drove to Nashville. Dr appointment on Friday went great - they have taken me off my blood thinner - and Catherine my Nurse gave me thumbs up to play racquetball - so racquetball here we come - going to take it very slow and easy. They are also tapering off my Cyclosporine the preventative medicine for Graft Vs. Host - It is a very very slow tapper which will have me off by October so about 6 week taper. So we will see how that goes - hopefully no major rash this time - Dr said it could be something else and not a rash this time. My next appointment is set for September 25th so giving me 6 weeks in between appointments this time. I will have a PET scan on that day also - so we going to get another clear scan at the 6 month mark - SO I guess I need to say something I haven't said in awhile - "Kicking Cancer's Ass" or better Said "Kicked Cancer's Ass"

Well was nice to see some pre season football this weekend - getting all excited about the Fantasy football leagues I am playing in. I am the commissioner for the first time in a league with a bunch of coworkers - and playing in the family & friends league with my Dad again.

Taylor is winding down her last week before she starts school on Monday the 24th - she is excited to get back to school.

My dad and uncle Dr Roger will be in BHM on Monday for business so we will go out to dinner so that is cool they have business here now and come frequently.

Well hope everyone is doing good. Kids are all back to school and another Summer is over -bummer days as they say.

Sunday Day 173

2009-08-09T10:34:00.003-05:00

Well Happy Sunday to all - Day 173 - 10 days shy of being half a year since my Transplant - Golly geez sometimes it just seems like a month or so ago I was in Nashville - Vandy Hospital really dealing with all this.
Taylor is home from Colorado had a great trip with her Grand Parents - Thanks Nana & Papa...
School shoppinng today for supplies and new cloths - Tax free weekend in Bhm.

I am feeling really good - I am still just working and then doing nothing so I am sure that helps - I just need to keep remembering that I got beat up pretty bad and it takes time for the body to heal.

I go to the dentist on Thursday to deal with all the issues in my mouth from the Chemo and treatments - about 7 cavities to get filled and a couple crowns needed - dentist said wasn't as bad as what he expected so I guess that is good.
I also will pick up my Mom on Thursday and head to Nashville for this months Dr appointment. Have extra tests this Friday so going to be a long day.

Going to See Posion, Def Leppard, and Cheap Trick in Concert Tuesday Night - Should be a good Show
Well good week to All - Hope all is well with Everyone -
Football season coming real soon....got a couple of Fantasy Football leagues to play

Sunday Day 166

2009-08-02T11:19:00.002-05:00

Well Happy Sunday - all Buzzman Bloggers - if there is still people viewing this site.

Want to say a quick Thank you to My Cousins in My Home Town of Westborough Ma. Judy Oliver and Jean & Ed Newton & Family who sent us some cool T-shirts that say Cancer Sucks - I would post a picture but didn't get it done yet - that will come soon.

Got a chance to See my Dad & Uncle Roger Last Thursday Night for dinner - We had Lunch together on Friday and then Taylor took Roger by her school. Friday night dinner was Larry, Stacy, Taylor and I and Saturday morning Larry and Taylor and her friend Arwen headed to Colorado.

I am doing good been feeling pretty good - I don't do much but work and relax.
My next scheduled Dr appointment is August 14th.

Hope all is having a good weekend

Sunday Day 159

2009-07-26T10:05:00.003-05:00

Well Happy Sunday Buzzman Bloggers - I know we don't blog as much anymore - but I still enjoy posting once a week.

I am doing well today I am a little sore - I got out in the yard for about 2 hours yesterday morning before the sun - yes I was taking breaks so I didn't push myself to much - felt good to get some exercise of the arms running the weed eater and hedger - My arms are sore today and so is my back.

I did have a rough day last week where I had to leave work at 10 am and came home and was all VERY VERY Red in the Face - and broke out real bad with Rash all over my arms and back - I think I even had a panic attack, which I have never had one of those. Not sure what that was all about but it all good now.

I hooked up with an old high school friend from 25 years ago - Chris - we talked for about 45 minutes Friday and going to call him today - Such a long time ago and so much has happened in our lives - most of you know what in mine.

Taylor is going to Colorado with a friend this Saturday to spend a week with Nana & Papa - they should have a great time.
I get to see my Uncle this week too - he has business in BHM with my Dad so that will be cool.

Well Hope all is well with Everyone -

Sunday Day 152

2009-07-19T14:20:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday all
Went to Andrea's wedding last night - it was a beautiful wedding and she was a beautiful bride.

I lost allot of energy since I am coming off the steroids - I crashed hard on Thursday and left work at 11:30 AM and was home and crashed out from for 2 1/2 hours.

Went to Dr's on Friday - went well on Labs and Dr appointment all good- he noticed the redness in my face and contributed it to Host Vs. Graft - he put me back on low dose steroid.

Well hope all is well with Everyone -

Sunday Day 145

2009-07-12T07:45:00.002-05:00

Hello all you Buzzman Bloggers - It is another Sunday - Post day -
I am doing good feeling really good. I am starting to get that pasty taste in my Mouth again so food is starting to not taste that great. I am still backing off the steroids and will be off by This Friday when I go to Nashville to see the Dr.

Work Is going good - Home is good - Just need to find my out - been missing the Bike allot lately and have wanted to ride - ride - ride -

Starting to get the Fantasy Football cravings - can't wait till the season - going to play in couple of leagues as I always do -

Well hope all is well with Everyone - Summer heat is here.

Sunday Day 138

2009-07-05T09:47:00.002-05:00

Happy Fourth of July - to ALL - A special shout out to our Military Men and Woman - Thank you so much for what you do.

Very low key fourth of July for us here in Birmingham, AL.
My Last PET scan on June 26 was CLEAN - NO CANCER

I am doing very well feeling very well. I am eating like crazy now so that is a good thing.
Working is going just fine been working pretty full days - so I need to watch that a little as my energy might slowly fad away since I am tapering off the steroid.
I haven't started playing Racquetball yet as the Dr wanted me to wait since my Blood thinner level is high. I am ok with that.

Looks like might get some Rain today to cool things off a little.
My next Dr appointment is set for Friday July 17th just blood work and a visit - no other tests. Hopefully after this one we will go to every 4 weeks - he has had me on every 3 weeks since the Graft VS. Host Rash I had.

Hope all is well with everyone

Sunday Day 131

2009-06-28T09:06:00.000-05:00

Well First Off Congragulations to My Bro Derek who completed his Iron Man Last Sunday - In his best time every - Amazing

Well Happy Birthday to My Dad - Who's Birthday was Yesterday - I got a chance to see him on Thursday Night and Friday - he was with me in Nashville for my PET Scan and Dr Appointments.

Well much better than last week the Graft VS. Host - major rash I got is 100% better and the Dr said I looked better than him - yeah right - kind words, but I am looking better.

I was going to play racquetball with my guys yesterday, but the Dr asked me not to since my INR (blood thinner level was high) they didn't want me to get hit with ball and cause internal bleeding and what not. I agreed for now, but do look forward to getting on court next weekend if the levels are in range.

I am eating really good now thanks to the Steroids - got to love them - I am on a tapper off of them and will be off by my next appointment, which is Friday July 17 - Day before my good Friend and Coworker Andrea ties the knot and gets married.

Well hope all is well with everyone in their worlds mine is good - just got to stay out of the Sun and Heat - which is OK cause it is hot here in Birmingham.

Sunday Day 124 - ALSO RACE DAY

2009-06-21T06:37:00.001-05:00

Well Happy Fathers day to all those Fathers out there - A special Happy Fathers Day to my Biggest cheerleader Frank Cable I love you Man.

Well I went to the Nashville on Friday to see the Dr's as they wanted me when I reported a serious Rash. Well I got it Graft Vs. Host in a form of Rash also pretty bad dry mouth. So they got me back on my GVHD meds and also some steroids. Woke up Saturday feeling good and up this morning early - the steroids are kicking in couldn't sleep.

Well biggest news of all IT IS RACE DAY IN COEUR d'ALENE ID My Brother is running in the IRON MAN - 2.4 mile swim - 112 mile bike - then full marathon 26.2 miles - his goal is 10 hours and 10 minutes.
You can do it Bro - may you glide in the water and ride like the wind and run like HELL . lol
Good luck stay strong - Wish I was there with you - not participating of coarse just supporting
Hope the weather fairs you well - GO TEAM LANDRY -

Sunday Day 117

2009-06-14T12:46:00.000-05:00

Well Happy Sunday to All

I know it has been awhile since I posted - I will be doing a weekly post.

I am back to work going strong - feeling good. I am still struggling with Eating a little -

I am going to work everyday and taking it easy. I am so glad to be home with my Family and back to Work at the Office.

I mowed the yard today and ran the weed eater for 30 mins and then the blower - it tired me out pretty good - so just relaxing the rest of the day.
Getting some pretty good storms here today (after I mowed thank god) and most of yesterday too.

Well hope all is well in your worlds - mine is slowly getting back to normal - if it was normal before that is hard to tell.

Monday Day 104

2009-06-01T08:14:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday all

Feeling pretty good got allot of rest this weekend.

Just working and going to take it easy.

Still struggling with eating.

Have a great day

Sunday Day 103

2009-05-31T08:59:00.000-05:00

Good Morning all
Sorry for missing some posts this past week - I got back to work and let it slip. I know lamb excuse but that is what I did.

I am doing pretty good - I think I pushed myself a little to much last week - I am going to take it a little slower.
I am going through a phase again where food is not appetizing to me so I am struggling with eating. I am working on Ensure's and Milkshakes so I can maintain a good calorie intake.

I have probally lost 5 lbs in this last week so I do need to get more calories in.
I know Mom - I am on it

Hope everyone has a good day

Monday Day 97

2009-05-25T16:33:00.000-05:00

First Monday - In Birmingham

Happy Memorial Day - Special Thanks to Josh Frank currently serving in the Army in Afghanistan

Was a Rainy day most of the day.

Feeling good doing good.

Will continue to post until DAY 100 which is Thursday

Sunday Day 96

2009-05-24T08:12:00.001-05:00

Happy Sunday all -

My second day home still getting all the crap I brought down from Nashville Organized - Stacy had house all neat and great until I blew into town with Boxes and all my junk. We will get it organized no rush.

Well hope all have a good Day -

Saturday Day 95

2009-05-23T13:11:00.000-05:00

Happy Saturday

I AM HOME

Friday Day 94

2009-05-22T07:16:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday Buzzman Bloggers

Last day in Nashville - going to be a tough one - can't eat this morning - getting Bone Marrow Biopsy at 9 AM - then the clinic to see Dr for last time in Clinic - we will set my first Long Term Clinic appointment - and Finally at 2:30 a PET SCAN - so After that I can eat.

Will be packing the car this evening and driving to BHM tomorrow morning.

SO I will be home by noon tomorrow -
My BHM peps I will see you all Tuesday.

Have a Wonderful Friday - I will even with all my stuff going

Thumbs High

Thursday Day 93

2009-05-21T08:18:00.001-05:00

Good Morning all

Going great here - feeling great today.

Headed for a Lung Test and my Central line removed - 2nd to last day.

Have a great day all

Wednesday Day 92

2009-05-20T07:24:00.000-05:00

Happy Hump Day all.

My first day of tests and appointments - all will go fine just normal clinic and then an eye test - probably fail that one, lol

Well 3 days left here in Nashville

Have a good day all

Tuesday Day 91

2009-05-19T07:55:00.000-05:00

Happy Tuesday Morning to ALL -

Little piece of lyrics I wanted to share

and when your walls come tumblin' down,i will always be around ...
yea anyone and now... and when your walls come tumblin' down,
I will always be around people don't know about the things I say or do
they don't understand about the shit that I've been through
it's been so long since I've been home I've been gone I've been gone for way to long
maybe i forgot all the things id miss oh somehow i know there's more to life then this
i said it too many times and i still stand firm you get what you put in, and people get what deserve

My girls know what song this is from - I love you Stacy & Taylor So Much.

Have a good day

Monday Day 90

2009-05-18T07:21:00.000-05:00

Good Monday Morning Buzzman Bloggers.
Happy day to ya'll - it is a great day here it is day 90 and starting my last week.

Will let you know how all the tests do this week as I have them - the Big test PET SCAN I won't get results till Monday probably via phone Maybe Saturday.

Well doing good feeling good

Have a good day all

Sunday Day 89

2009-05-17T07:32:00.000-05:00

Happy Holy Day to All - God be with all of us - we know he/she was with me.

OK one More Day till DAY 90 - winding down my week - Monday and Tuesday are pretty light, Wednesday 2 appointments/tests - Thursday 2 tests - Friday the Final 2 tests and then Saturday I driving home.

Have a good day all

Saturday Day 88

2009-05-16T08:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Saturday Morning all

Nice rainy stormy day here in Nashville.

Feeling good just counting down my days till next Friday and finish all my tests and can come home.

Have a good Day all

Friday Day 87

2009-05-15T07:13:00.000-05:00

Good Friday Morning to all.

I am feeling good - doing good.
I have one week left - I will finish all my tests next Friday and be headed home Saturday 23

Been a long hard road - and want to thank all of you who have given me and my family great support to help us get through this very tough time.

Have a Great Friday all and a wonderful weekend

Thursday Day 86

2009-05-14T07:36:00.000-05:00

Good Morning all

Clinic went well yesterday - I am now off another med and they are tapering me off another med. So pretty soon couple less pills -

Going to Nashville Office today -

Down to almost 1 week left

Have a good day all

Wednesday Day 85

2009-05-13T07:21:00.000-05:00

Well happy hump day buzzman bloggers

Feeling good - eating little better - mouth slowly getting better.

Going to clinic today - so hopefully will work out as planned might not know till next week clinic visit.

Have a good day all

Tuesday Day 84

2009-05-12T07:29:00.000-05:00

Happy Tuesday Morning all

Day 84 for me - Day 90 is next Monday and all my tests start next week so I can go home.

Have to go to clinic tomorrow so hopefully all will stay on track - I will let you know

Have a great day all

Monday Day 83

2009-05-11T07:37:00.001-05:00

Happy Monday Morning Bloggers

Another Gloomy Monday - big one today as I have to head back to Nashville - 2 weeks then I am will be home for good.

Went by office Friday it was nice to see everyone well most everyone - I didn't have enough time to see everyone. For those I missed I will be back in 2 weeks.

Have a good day all

Sunday Day 82

2009-05-11T07:36:00.000-05:00

Happy Mothers day

To all the mom's out there and to my great Mom.

Saturday Day 81

2009-05-09T09:51:00.001-05:00

Good Saturday Morning all - First Saturday in Birmingham Since January - Can you believe that. My mom got to go home this weekend too. She is attending a wedding in North Palm beach of some dear friends son. We where talking and it has been years - yes years since she has gone 4 months without being on an airplane.

Well I am sure she is enjoying being home for this short time as I am.

Well looks like more rain here in BHM - got out on my tractor and mowed it was nice - that all I did the rain will take care of the clean up -

Well have a good day all

Friday Day 80

2009-05-08T07:30:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday all - From Birmingham AL - HOME
It was very nice to see my girls and be in my house. Picked Taylor up from school yesterday with Stacy - she got so excited when she saw I was there and came running across the courtyard - and those of you who know Taylor she doesn't run -

I am feeling good and doing good - going to go to the office and visit - also have conference Call

Hope everyone has a great Friday like I know I am going to have.

Thursday Day 79

2009-05-07T07:16:00.000-05:00

Good Morning all -

Well I am headed home for the weekend my first trip home since January - can you believe that? Some days it seems as long as it has been and some days it seems like couple weeks ago.

Well everyone have a good day.

I am thinking about backing off the posts and going to every other day? Thoughts anyone?

Wednesday Day 78

2009-05-06T07:21:00.001-05:00

Good Morning all

Well it is another Wednesday - mid week - and another day at the clinic for me. Those days are ticking away and not many more of these left.

I will post after the clinic appointment to update on Dr and counts - which are great but will post them anyway.

Have a good day all

Tuesday Day 77

2009-05-05T07:43:00.000-05:00

Good Morning Buzzman Bloggers.

Happy Cinco De Mayo to all

Not much happening here - feeling good doing good.

Going to Clinic tomorrow for weekly blood work.

Have a good day all

Monday day 76

2009-05-04T07:37:00.001-05:00

Happy gloomy Monday to all - still raining here in Nashville.

Things going well feeling good.

I will be coming home this weekend for Mothers Day. Will be by the office on Friday to visit.

Have a good day all

Sunday Day 75

2009-05-03T18:45:00.001-05:00

How do you do? Happy Sunday - 75 days from Transplant - oh my lord times flies when you Kicking Cancer's Ass - Forgot to make the post this morning damn getting sloppy. Can't wait to see all my coworkers this Friday in BHM - My hair grew back very dark.

*** Forgot Creed is Back together and touring this summer****

Feeling Great rocking out to a great song The Who

Here are the Lyrics

When you here this sound a-comin',
Hear the drummers drumming,
I want you to join together with the band,
We don't move in any 'ticular direction,
And we don't make no collections,
I want you to join together with the band.
Do you really think I care,
What you read or what you wear,
I want you to join together with the band,
There's a million ways to laugh,
And every one's a path,
Come on and join together with the band.
Everybody join together,
I want you to join together,
Come on and join together with the band,
We need you to join together,
come on and join together,
Come on and join together with the band.
You don't have to play,
You can follow or lead the way,
I want you to join together with the band,
We don't know where we're going,
But the season's right for knowing,
I want you to join together with the band.
It's the singer not the song,
That makes the music move along,
I want you to join together with the band,
This is the biggest band you'll find,
It's as deep as it is wide,
Come on and join together with the band,
Hey hey hey hey hey hey, well everybody come on.
Come on and join, join together with the band,
We need you to join together,
everybody come on,
Hey hey hey, join together with the band.

*** Frank I know you know you song ***

Hope all had a good weekend I did - rained all weekend

Saturday Day 74

2009-05-02T08:44:00.000-05:00

Happy Saturday to all

Not much going on here in Nashville still got storms going on so allot of flooding. My area is not underwater so that good.

Feeling good - mouth slowly getting better - I think and hope keeping my fingers crossed.

Have a good Day all

Craw fish Boil Going on IN BHM - Taylor went with her friends last night and rocked out and going this afternoon and night to see some bands -

Friday Day 73

2009-05-01T07:36:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday Buzzman Bloggers

Got some serious storms here last night.

Feeling good - the new medicine they put me on I think is helping my mouth so that is good and hopefully in a week it will be better.

Hope everyone has a good day

Thursday Day 72

2009-04-30T19:53:00.000-05:00

Oh My God - Not sure why I missed posting this morning - I guess cause I had a 7 am conference call and then one at 8 am - then I took off to my Nashville Office.

So good Evening Bloggers

Will get back on track tomorrow even though I have a 8 am call and 9 am call, but will get post done before

Hope all a good day