Message to Plano McCoys (our Texas clan)

I am so sorry for your loss. A great family man and retired Marine -- Ray Craig -- or "Pops" to Megan, Maxie, Craig and Jack, passed away over the weekend. You all take care, travel safe and we will see you soon. Love to you all.

Uncertainties

I can't wait until the smile returns --

I can't wait until we all smile again...

Johnny and Dottie stopped by the folks house today. I was just leaving to get to a chiropractor's appt so, unfortunately, couldn't stay and visit. It was great to see them even for the short time I got to stay. They brought a beautiful bluebird in a tree plant holder for mom. The cool thing was--it was FULL of Easter candy. And yes, I took a couple pieces even before mom got to see it. Johnny offered--I accepted--couldn't be rude!
The visit was unexpected and greatly appreciated.

Mom's strong will (aka-stubbornness) has worked for her for so long but now, it seems, it's going to work against us. As the doctor said, "I'll respect your decision whether I agree with it or not."
Man, this is tough but we know God will see us through this. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart......."

Decisions, decisions...

Mom woke up this morning and proclaimed that she will not undergo chemotherapy. She is very comfortable and confident in her decision. This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice in it. Tomorrow will be another day and we will again rejoice.

Thanks to those who have joined in. Megan, Maxie, BiggEE.... and dear, dear friends of Dad, Betty and Bill, lovingly known as Granny and Bobo (threeputt).

It's Saturday morning and I find myself wanting to "check the blog". I checked it 3 or 4 times yesterday. You guys know me--that 'ain't' like me at all. Can't wait for all to get on board. I hope my enthusiasm doesn't wane. Have a good week-end everyone.

Well, Teri's on board. It's taken me most of the afternoon to get this far. Such an internet dummy! Patti and I have come up with the "Family Village Idiot" for me. If the shoe fits.........
I agree with Patti about yesterday's doctor visit being life altering. Thoughts of mom (and dad) have kept popping into my mind all day. I'm hoping this feeling in the pit of my stomach will ease up soon.
I'm looking forward to keeping up with this. I'm not the wordsmith I was many years ago but will do the best I can.
We'll keep Mac and Ilo in the forefront and have some fun with them. Love to all here..and there.

The saga began.....

The saga began March 10 with a trip to the emergency room. Mom was extremely weak with low sugar and blood pressure and fell out. Wee-hoo, another ride in the ambulance. Once at the Emergency Room, during the routine physical exam, a mass was found in Mom’s belly area. She had a CT scan and the next day followed up with an ultrasound. On St. Patrick’s Day, she had a biopsy. On March 23, her Primary Care Physician confirmed ovarian cancer. We were referred to a GYN Oncologist at Baptist Hospital named Dr. John Wheelock. The visit to Dr. Wheelock was informative, frightening, life-altering, heart-breaking and simply glum.

It’s amazing how a sequin of events can change your life forever. Unexpectedly, your focus changes to the here and now. The whole ordeal is hard to wrap your hands around because Mom is feeling absolutely no ill effects from this thing that she affectionately calls “Bubba”. I think that’s why it is and will be difficult for Mom to make a decision to battle something that’s not giving her any trouble. The adage of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” comes to mind. I can imagine Mom saying “it’s not bothering me so why should I bother it”. So we take it one day at a time. Mom will decide how to go forward and we will respect and support whatever she chooses. We love that woman!

This is where we begin....

Hello family.

This is my first blog, my first post, my first experience with what the hell a blog even is. Wow, this is sorta fun. To begin, I have added Vonnie, Teri, Larry, Ronnie and Dad as authors (Megan told me how to do that -- thanks Meg). Now you guys have to figure out the rest. I think the next step is to email the blog sight to anyone else we want. Now that I've gotten this far, I think I will go read some more instructions. For now, ta ta.