Siskel & Ebert (de kat & de Kat) Movie Review

Hurray. It's the little things in life that we forget are so special. We went to the movies today on a very rainy day in Central Oregon and saw "Indiana Jones". It's been 6 months since we've been to movie and we're grinning from ear to ear for the experience. By the way, Virginia gives it thumbs up and Gary only gives it 3 stars. (I tried to get Gary to see "Sex and the City", but he put his foot down and said NO WAY.)

Man's Best Friend (Woman's, too)

Last night at the home of our dear friends, Tom and Joyce Browning , we were completely taken back with an overwhelming gift Tom painted for us. It is an original oil painting done by this master painter, of our darling "Maddie". Tears of grief flowed from our eyes and nothing could stop them. (I know I had suppressed my grieving out of necessity). We miss her so much and Tom has given us an enormous gift that heals a empty hole in our hearts. You may enjoy seeing Tom's website at http://www.tombrowning.com/. He if famous for his Santa Claus', Western Works of Art featuring stunning horses, and lovely landscapes. For those of you who have been to our La Quinta home, he painted the stunning Flamingo Dancer in our dining room entitled "Shall We Dance?".

"The Last Lecture"

At our age, some of us are "technology challenged", but we hope that you'll be able to open up this very special You Tube piece. Maybe you've seen it already, but if not, we hope that it has the same affect on you as it did on us.
Virginia and Gary

Double click: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9ya9BXClRw

Chemo Schedule

Overall, Gary's health is very good. He is undergoing a 6 month chemo schedule that works like this: 5 chemo pills x 5 nights, then 23 days off to recover from the affects of the chemo. This goes on through October, 2008. So far, the only side affect of the chemo is "FATIGUE". In other words, he's exhausted most of the time, but very cheerful, pleasant, and easy going. He's a good sport about the whole thing. We won't know much for a few more for a few month when they do another MRI to compare it to the ones taken "in the beginning".

We're going to Alaska for my "BIG 60" with our wonderful family this July. There will be 10 of us and we're all excited about sharing the experience of a small boat and getting "up close and personal" to the glaciers, bears, and whales. Gary adores his grandchildren and the whole experience will be good for all.

Our doctors are fantastic and have his seizure meds under control. He's finally getting used to them. Hurray. His Oncologist monitors his progress carefully through constant blood tests and doctors visits and is taking no chances on any set backs.

The Oregon weather hasn't allowed Gary to spend much time on his putting and chipping, but he's up to it - weather permitting.