Day 312 (114)

It was the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring except for Ryan's keyboard and mouse.

VERSE OF THE DAY - Luke 2:16-20

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Merry Christmas Y'all! May God shower blessings on you and yours this Holy-day season. Thank you for your friendship and support. Share the reason for the season and I'll see you in the new year.

Day 295 (97)

Howdy,

Slight change of plans with the upcoming surgery. There was an opening earlier with my plastic surgeon instead of my orthopedic surgeon and we opted to take it. It should be approximately one hour surgery tomorrow morning. We're happy with the change and if all goes well I'll be able to make it to a semi-formal on Friday night!

I'm making some headway on my road bike and hope to finish the last coat of paint this afternoon, its pearl blue (picture arriving soon). A reminder, when I received the bike it was a mix of maroon, white, fuchsia, and dirt. I hope to have the whole bike built by January.

VERSE OF THE DAY - Psalm 100:4-5

Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
For the LORD is good and his love endures forever;
his faithfulness continues through all generations.

All Glory To God. Amen.

Day 289 (91)

Good evening.

For those of you who are wondering 'why does he keep numbering his posts, and what do they even mean?' I'll explain, and to tell you the truth I've even lost track of what I was thinking, but I've also recently remembered. It's been 289 days since I started chemotherapy treatments (also first blog post) and 91 days since my surgery. So there is a method to the madness. (If I miscalculated keep it to yourself!)

So did everyone have a thankful Thanksgiving? You should have! I know I did, family and friends are really what matters when it comes down to it, and If your lucky like me you had the chance to spend some time with yours.

I just had my 3 month visit with the docs yesterday. All good news, it looks like the new bones in my pelvis are healing/setting where they've been screwed in. However, its going to be a while longer before I'm back on my feet, could be 3 more months who knows. We also talked about having a follow up surgery on December 13 for functional/cosmetic purposes (unrelated to cancer - that part is done with God willing). O.K. fine, you talked me into giving more details. Basically there is a bone 'nub' left from the last surgery, its not rounded or form fitting so they are going to resect it. Prayers are welcome.

Alright enough with medical stuff, so glad I'm an engineer. Things are wrapping up with Christmas time; ready for a few parties in college station next week and Mom and I are trying to write a Christmas letter. In other news, come July 2011 my brother will be gainfully employed with an oilfield service company. Whoop!

VERSE OF THE DAY - Colossians 2:6-7

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

All Glory To God. Amen