Surprise! Surprise!

Late Friday afternoon I was working at home when Brittany called. I asked what she was up to; she asked what I was up to; typical daughter/dad stuff. A few minutes later she walks in the front door with Ginger. WOW! What a surprise. There’s nothing Ginger wouldn’t do to make me feel better!

Last time Brittany saw me was January 5, three days after my diagnosis. I had just come out of surgery and was lying in a hospital bed with tubes coming out of me. She had to return to school so it was a sad day in many ways. Needless to say I look much better now.

Even though she goes back to Lubbock tomorrow, she will be back home Friday for spring break. She’ll spend break here instead of going to Mexico. Apparently the border issues caused her trip to be canceled. THANK GOD!

I have three beautiful daughters and a precious wife. Throw in four grandbabies, two great sons-in-lay (emphasis on GREAT SONS), wonderful friends and the perfect companion Lucy (Dachshund) and I have all a man could want! I am so blessed.

It’s back to M.D. Anderson tomorrow for check-ups and tests. I received a message saying to be there by 7:30 or 8:00 AM. I then received an email saying to be there at 9:45 AM. HUH? This must be a part of the treatment. By never knowing exactly when or where you’re supposed to be you spend less time thinking about the illness.

Brittany holding BradenLucy doing what she does best...nothing!

Ginger at our home away from home,
the Hoaglin's river house in Indianapolis