Jeff;s getting reasy to hit the field. Rockdale is looking like they have their berth in the playoffs. He’s loving the excitement of this wnding. He is quoting the great John Haught “You have to catch the ball!” That’s football in a nutshell.
October 25, 2009
Prognosticators of Prognosticators
Move over Punxsutawney Phil there’s a new seer in town, Chloe “Beans” Gillespie!
That chunky little groundhog may be able to predict the nearness of spring, but according to your favorite Sports Editor, his four-legged furry friend and companion, Chloe, is able to predict the outcome of the Steelers’ games. The award-winning Sports Journalist says this about Chloe’s clairvoyant gifts…” When she is calm and sleeping, the Steelers have the game in the bag. It might look close on the field, but Chloe’s pose on the couch is always right. During last year’s playoff game and Super Bowl – like she’d been shot, dead to the world. Today’s Steelers vs. Vikings game same thing, except of course when we danced a victory lap around the house!” Speaking on the games that didn’t go the Steelers’ way…”She’s agitated, can’t get comfortable, barks at nothing. You know, generally out of sorts.” Maybe this is a fluke Mr. G? ”No, I’ve been doing the research on it now for about a year and it’s the same every time.” Could one link her behavior to the outbursts of energy in the room - yelling in the room? “I don’t think so, the energy we put out at Gillespie stadium is never calm – winning or it’s alternative.”
So there you have it dear readers, Chloe the border/golden/ what have you mix, rare canine mystic or charading canine charlatan? You be the judge! But judge from a distance, she gets cranky when you doubt her abilities…I’m just sayn’.
Peace,
the Wife, Son’s little woman
October 24, 2009
Football Sat
How’s your fsvorite Sports Editor? Disgruntled. I came home from the Habitat 5k and entered to cries of +~~@?-#+ “What’s this? Where’s the Pitt game?”
And to add insult to injury whoever is announcing the Georgia Tech- Virginia game, they are and I quoute “boob-a-loobs”!
Last night he covered the Rockdale game in Habersham and I was a little concerned about how tired he’d be today…He’s fine.
October 23, 2009
another rainy night in GA
Jeff is ensconced dru in the press box. Had a good dinner at our fav bbq place Mickey Pigs. He’s tired but good. Rockdale 12 Habersham 7
October 20, 2009
labs
Today was a visit at Emory for labs and review of said lab results.
The wonder shot is doing well. He has good white blood cell numbers as well as others. But boy is he pooped! He did much better today after getting some rest Monday, but he was in bed vert early for him. But to the good, he is sleeping and other than that feels good. The swelling is down with the cooler weather as Dr.Delman predicted.So, he’s here, I’m here, you’re here with us, reading the blog…It’s an O.K. day.
Peace,
the Wife, Son’s Little Woman.
October 16, 2009
Chemo Round 2 Day 5 – Friday
Gillespie comes out swinging!
I know, the title sounds like a prize fight…It is definitely a battle. It’s a long week. But Jeff “keeps on keeping on”. He rests as he can and uses his time well. He says he feels good and he looks good, just keeping up with the fatigue. He drinks loads of liquids and the meals have been really helpful. I can spend longer at work in the evening, while he’s at work and it’s ready. Thanks Anna and chef Jason – it was like having a restaurant in my kitchen! We have enough to freeze some for next week or whenever, that’s a real help.
He’s such a happy dude! He sings, when he’s awake, or asleep. He’s having a BALL playing in the fantasy football league, we’ve started laughing again. He enjoys getting into work, putting things together as to making the most of the resources available to cover events. Nothing looks any different but what we see is so different.
The reason is that Peace I keep blogging about. If you live in the presence of moment, the sacrament of the moment and see the Grace in the moment, everything is alright. God had you before, God has you now, God will have you later. You just do the things you can do, take care of what is possible for you to take care of, make the best decision you can at the moment let God do the rest. You are incredibly blessed, and uncommonly loved, No matter what this world tells you. Worry is useless. I’m just sayn’.
Peace,
the Wife, Son’s little woman
October 13, 2009
day 2 round 2
later chemo today. Not in until 11am. scheduling glitch. Appripo of mothing, Nurse Meg yesterday asked us if we needed a printout of our appt times for the week-that God is so good looking out for us – Huardian Angels rock! Because as it turns out, when the week of chemo was moved whoever, forgot to remove the originsl follow-up date.
So, we got to sleep in a little and traffic should be better…What’s good -blessing in everything you encounter? Because life is 10% how you make it and 90% how you take it. I’m just sayn’…Peace.
the Wife, Son’s little woman
October 12, 2009
infusion center
he’s ensconced under his toasty blanket and has his nurses Betty and Meg ready to go. i’m getting provisions and the parking pass. Your favorite Sport’s Editir partial to a muffin in the morning… blueberry.
October 8, 2009
Update
I know a bunch of friends and family check here regularly and I know that when things are just rolling along and busy I’ve gotten into a bad habit of not posting. Although I know often that “no news is good news”, I thought I’d take a minute and confirm that things are on track for chemo next week. His labs taken the day of chemo had mostly great numbers, a few good and a few heading towards low, but still in the acceptable range. We’ll take it.
Labs on Oct 20th. We’ll do a scan in early November. Not sure if the change in chemo week efffects that or not. We’ll see.
Jeff is experiencing a little fatigue, but that’s normal and he’s working and getting frustrated with work, just like normal. He has no other side effects – praise God! How we treasure normal! Our normal has become so much more than the picture that word usually makes us think of.
I’m noticing that my humanity is often so ungrateful for the routine and what “normal” can be in our lives. I crave excitement! and distraction! to take me away from the normal, mundane humdrum…But we’re beginning to understand that what is the norm can be Peace, which brings contentment and true beatitude (happiness).
Having Peace does not absent us from pain and tragedy or make everything easy, often it is in the very midst of trial that we find it – Peace that defies all human understanding . We are incredibly grateful for the help and support of your prayers that lead us to Peace .
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