Texas travels.

The sun has "riz" and the sun has set, and here I is, in Texas yet.  Yes, this is the old saying that kept coming to mind as I, and the family, traversed the miles and miles of openness of west Texas on our way to Dallas, and our much looked forward to reunion with family.  Well, we made it, after an overnight in Big Spring, in time for a festive and enjoyable Memorial Day with friends and kin.

It has been so good to get away from the routine of hospitals, doctors and treatments of the past 8 months or so.  It's like living a regular life.  And I have come to appreciate a regular life like never before.  We are staying with my folks (Ed and Norma) which has been great, especially for the boys who don't get to see grandma and grandpa very often.  Ed got "fired" from hospice as his condition has not worsened over the past year. It is actually a good thing when hospice takes away their hospital bed and says you are no longer in a condition that requires their services, although he does miss the weekly massages.

We leave for Oklahoma on Saturday for a few days with Nichole and Heather.  We haven't seen them for many months so we are looking forward to our time with them.  It will be a good time to catch up and see their new living accommodations.  Both have different homes than the last time we were there.  It will be a most joyous time!

God has been so good to us on this trip.  Please pray for continued travel safety and that I will be able to not lose ground on my condition.  I have been off treatment for almost 5 weeks now and am feeling almost back to normal with few treatment related issues, just a little residual nausea.  It is harder to maintain a fairly strict self-determined diet while on the road and visiting, but I have managed--with a little "cheating."  That cheating tasted so good.  Some ham, a little potato, a bite of bratwurst--so delicious!

That's it for now.  Hope the summer is going well for all.  I pray God's blessing on you.

Grace and peace,

Eddie