9-30-14

Wow construction is going good. They are putting the floor on the duplex

Mowed. And this won't be last time. 

Sarah is doing good. Doesn't seem to have adverse effects this time from the chemo

9-29-14

The high school is working hard in the duplex. They should start putting the floor on this week 

Went to help a friend paint. Got the garage painted. That's all no more painting

Spent the rest of the day just puttering. That is a hard job

Sarah is doing good. She is not having adverse effects this time.  Thanks for the prayers. Keep them coming

Thomas is doing fine. He likes to scoot backwards. 

9-28-14

Went to church this morning. Very good. Then I came home snd took a nap. For some reason I was tired. Then I watched some football

Went back to church this evening. Again it was good. Then this evening we celebrated September birthdays and anniversaries. 

I am not going to OKC in the morning. I will be taking care of Thomas Thursday and Friday so will head down to OKC then. 

Sarah was released from the hospital this afternoon. She said she was doing good but was real hungry. 

I

9-27-14

Got up early and worked on my windows. Did some measureing. Then I went to listen to becky speak to 78 United Methodist women. She did a very good job. 

Then I went to order blinds for the house. It will be 2 weeks before the blinds come I 

Then I worked on my Sunday school lesson

Sarah seems to be doing ok with this cycle of chemo 

Remember Sunday is coming

9-26-14

A lot of work done in the duplex. After taking cinnamon rolls to the high schoolers i went to my brothers. Brad was home so i had breakfast with him. He is headed back to virginia beach. Then david and suzzann took me to see carolyn herold. She is in rrhab in wichita. She is very weak but wanted us to watch her do therapy. She only has a wisper for a voice. She is determined to get stronger. 

Sarah is receiving day 2 of the chemo drip. She seems to be in good spirits

9-25-14

So got up and loaded the car with Sarah's sewing stuff. Then we went to check her blood then meet with the OKC doctor   Then we checked her into the hospital. She started chemo drip this afternoon. But she checked into the hospital at 10:00. We took her sewing stuff up to the room and she will sew   That is how she passes the time 

I headed home. Got home just in time to change clothes. There was a life choice fundraiser in joplin this evening.  Sarah palin was the guest speaker. She gave a good speech. 

9-24-14

Sarah had two doctors appointments today. They said that the cat scan showed that her tumors had shrunk by 10 to 40%. Depending on the tumor. The large on shrunk over 20%. Both doctors were happy that the chemo was working as good as it did. So the plan is to repeat the process. So sarah will do 2 cycles of chemo drip rest then chemo drip and rest.  Then back to m d Anderson 

We were pleased with the results. Thanks for the prayers and please keep them coming.  

I will take sarah to the hospital tomorrow do start her chemo drip. 

9-23-14

So we left at 3:30 this morning. Made it to m d anderson with no problem. Sarah had tests all afternoon. We just made it to the hotel. So I for one will have an early night. 

It was a cool morning to drive. 

Hey today was melissa evon's birthday.  

9-22-14

Left at 3 to drive to OKC. Thomas was happy to see me when I arrived at 7. So I took care of Thomas all day. Such hard duty a grandpa can hardly stand it. But I will try to do again next week

Tonight leanna sarah Thomas and I had supper then we planned the trip to Disney for Brian's 50 th birthday. Sarah designed a cool t shirt  design for the birthday boy 

Early in the morning david sarah and I will head to md anderson for tests and appointments. Looking forward to it in some respects but dreading why we are doing this. Cancer is not a good thing for humans. 

Thanks for all your prayers for sarah and family. 

9-21-14

Went to church. After church we had a meeting about going to Israel. Then I went to my brothers. Brad and his girl friend were home. So got to see brad and jelly. And becky and Elena and Erica plus sonny and judy and david and sarah and Leanna Brian and Thomas

Made it home from there in time for evening church. 

Now I need to get ready to drive to OKC in the morning 

9-20-14

Got up because Thomas was hungry. That boy likes to eat. 

We just rested and talked  then we got ready for the concert/cookout. 

This evening we had 61 at the house. We had hot dogs hamburgers and stuff they the church ladies brought. Good stuff. No one went hungry. Thanks to all the cooks that made this possible. Pastor Greg had a short message on being steadfast in our faith. 

David and sarah surprised me and made it here right before the concert. It was good to see them

Remember Sunday is coming 

9-19-14

Took cookies to the duplex for the high school students. They are progressing

Went to town to get groceries and stuff. Leanna Thomas and I think brian are coming tonight. Should get here about midnight

Sarah is doing good. She finished the quilt. It looks really great

9-18-14

It started raining at 3. We got 1 1/4 I inch.  So that means work at the duplex didn't happen. Did have to pump water out of duplex

Pretty slow day for me. 

Many have asked why I drive to OKC to take care of Thomas. See the picture and you will understand 

Sarah is doing pretty good. She is about to finish a quilt. It is beautiful. So if you want a quilt made call sarah 

9-17-14

Was busy this morning. The duplex looks like a bee hive. Eddie giving orders to about 30 students. Pretty amazing

Sent more money to Uganda to help with the orphans. You would think the government would be glad someone is trying to take care of the many orphans in the country. But they try to impede ishmail and pastor john as much as possible as they work with orphans

Spent the afternoon getting ready for the concert and cookout this weekend 

Then I worked on finances

Church was good still studying the Christian doctrines and how they developed

9-16-14

Thomas and I went to visit ac and virginia. Had a good time. Virginia gave him a ball. He lived playing with the ball

Then after a nap we went to see sarah. Had a good visit wit David and sarah. Sarah had 3 balls that were smaller than the one virginia had. Thomas was able to play with these balls easily. 

Ok the good news. I filled up with gass I. OKC. The price was 2.88. It has been a long time since has was that low

Someone who I didn't know "spoofed " some people in my contacts. So don't open any attachment if it is from someone saying they are (robert thompson)

David said there is nothing I can do about it but warn people not to open attachments 

Made it home tonight. Nice night to drive home with the top down

9-15-14

Made it to OKC this morning at 7. Nice drive. Just a little sprinkle at Tulsa

Thomas was great

This evening Leanna sarah Thomas and I had dinner than we went shopping  

I got some solar lights for the upcoming cookout. 

9-14-14

Church was good this morning and this evening.   

This afternoon I watched golf and slept. Hard day. 

9-13-14

Spent the morning at the duplex. They were taking the forms off. Then the floor trusts were delivered. They should be placed next week

Sonny and judy made it home from Alaska. They had a good time. So I spent this evening with them.

The weather has changed. We are having cooler weather

Remember Sunday is coming

9-12-14

Ok you caught me. Last night the picture of Thomas was eating peas not green beans. 

The east side duplex basement has most of the studs. Today they put the garage wall in. Poured concrete. In the morning they will take the forms down

Sarah had a reaction to the chemo. She is fine just needed a little  extra medicine to take care of the effects of chemo 

She was going to sew today. 

9-11-14

A lot of woolk done at the duplex. The boys made two mistakes but the advisors caught both. Adjustments made. It is beginning to look like a house. 

Mowed this afternoon

Talked to sarah. She is feeling much better. 

Thomas had his first green beans tonight. Yep he liked them. 

9-10-14

Went to lions club meeting. Then went to check cows at my brothers

On my way home I stopped by the duplex. Wow there were over 20 boys working

Then also the concrete guys came back and dug the footing for the garages

 So it is really liking like a house

Sarah is doing better today. Her voice sounded stronger and she said she felt good

This afternoon I rode the combine with david as he cut the beans. Not my field but rich field. Beans made over 40 bushel per acr

9-9-14

Had a good day just taking care of Thomas. 

Sarah is still having a little trouble. She doesn't have the energy she usually has. But that is expected. 

Still we went out to eat and planned a trip to Disney world. 

I headed home tonight. It was a great night to have the top down and drive home. Made it just fine. The animals were glad I returned home 

9-8-14

Left the house and drove tonokc this morning. The moon was bright all the way. The moon actually went down just as I was getting off the turnpike. 

Thomas gave me a big smile when I got here. That was my pay. Thanks Thomas

So we spent the day then this evening I went to see david and sarah. Sarah is doing good. She is having a little nauseous feeling and her back is hurting. But she said she has a support that keeps her going. So keep praying and dropping her notes 

Tomorrow will be more of the same 

Oh today they started putting sticks of wood in my duplex. A dream is becoming a reality 

9-7-14

Church was good. Then I decided to have fried chicken. I don't do that often but it tasted good

Then I watched golf and football. Oh I took a nap

We had small groups tonight. We watched a lesson on the blood moon. Very interesting. It raised a lot of questions. 

Must get some sleep as I go to OKC in the morning. Here I come grandson. Ready or not. 

9-6-14

Pretty low key day. Rather dreary this morning. So I started working on a puzzle

It is way hard

Then I sprayed for bugs. Yes to keep them away not to intice them to come into the house

Then I worked on finances. Whew. There is way too much month left. 

Now it is back to the puzzle. Not making much progress

Remember Sunday is coming. 

9-5-14

Thomas is 6 months old today. He had his 6 month checkup today. He is in the 75% in height and weight for his age. Leanna didn't write them down so he has to call the doctor Monday and get the height and weight. But it sound good

I purchased some more ladybugs and took them to the cemetery I have been releasing ladybugs every 6 months  then I went to the Labette county football game. Well the game started late because of weather. Then it started later because of more weather. But like good fans most of us just sat in the rain and watched the game. Then the half time activity was to introduce each of the senior athletes and their parents. Well they had introduced all of the football players and were starting on the volleyball senior when one of the football players passed out. So for over 20 minutes he was lying on the ground getting medical attention. They finally secured his head and put him in a gurney and into the ambulance.  But here is what was neat. While he was lying on the ground the students started getting on the field. I think all lc students were on the field in a circle praying for this young man. No adult were In the circle  I was sitting close to the student section and there were no students left In the stands. 

Oh independence scored 21 points in the first quarter.  Labette county has a girl field goal kicker. She made the first points for Altamont.  She also kicked an extra point after a touchdown it rained until after the third period started. Independence won the game. 

Sarah is I. The hospital getting her chemo drip. She has to take a 72 hour drip. She is feeling good and thanks everyone for the prayers

9-4-14

Spent the morning with my chain saw. I cut down a tree that I had planted in 1976. It was an apple tree. This is the last fruit tree from the 1976 fruit trees. So it was kind of sad but I already have trees that have produced  fruit that I planted in 2010. So it is not like I won't have trees. Anyway cut the tree down then used my stump grinder to get the stump ground

Sarah reported to the hospital. She is receiving chemo for the next 72 hours. When this cycle is over we will go the Houston for a MRI to see if the chemo is working. Sarah has a positive outlook

9-3-14

Had a roof leak after the big rains. First thing I went to check on my brothers cows. Then I crawled into the attic.  I found that the leak came from the fireplace. So I got. Y ladder out and got on the roof. 

Remember what I did last time I was on a ladder. So no broken ribs this time. I got some tar and went back up on the roof and put tar all around the chimney. 

Then I went into town to see if any work was being done at the lot. Nothing. But the water had been drained. That was good. I did some domestic things around the house.  Then after lunch I mowed. The grass was the tallest it had been all summer. Finally got it mowed 

This evening went to church. We are studying where we got our doctrines and the scripture.  Tonight was on Augustine and what he wrote about. The books city of God and confessions are still being printed even though he wrote them in in the fourth century. I think that is amazing 

9-2-14

Spent the day taking care of Thomas. What a hardship. Then I headed back to Kansas. Made it home. I had 4 1/2 inch in the rain gage. 

9-1-14

Drove to OKC we had a family cookout. Ate too much. 

We did swim. Thomas loved being in the water. He kicked his legs and laughed for abor an hour. He is a tired little boy

Then the big boys had a nerf war. There were 6 warriors. 3 on each side. Notice in the picture getting ready for the war. And that's only half of the guns they had

Sarah is doing very well no adverse reaction to the first round of chemo