Most of us are Seinfeld fans I'm sure so I've decided that this is "my summer of George". Those familiar know that nothing really happens during the summer of George but that hasn't been the case with me. Wendy has told you all about many of the nice things people have done for me and continue to do. Satuday I went to the races with 2 lifelong friends Tony Posella and his Dad who was my first little league coach at age 7. The heat was hard for me but we had a great day and I cashed some tickets for a change. Then we went to dinner with Tony's wife and 2 kids along with Wendy, Sammy and Jessica. There I had a suprise waiting for me. My friends announced that they had arranged for me to go to California at the end of October to see the Breeders Cup...racings 2 day allstar event featuring the best horses in the world. It will be held at Santa Anita Park in So. California, a place I've always wanted to go. It's a Thursday thru Sunday trip that will happen just after I complete 20 days of radiation so the timing is perfect. Once again I'm the "lucky one" as people continue to do wonderful things for me during my "Summer of George" and again I am so grateful and appreciative. Now I need to save up and pick some winners!
My next treatments are July 30th-31st so this will be a lost weekend. God willing my final session will be Aug 27th-28th. I assume in early September they'll scan me again to see where we're at. Radiation will begin shortly after. I go 10 days in a row for 20 minutes per day, get 2 weeks off then repeat another 10 days. I have tons of questions regarding radiation so anyone with past experience please get in touch as I adhere to first hand advice over any other. Doctors tend to tell you what you want to hear at times I'm slowly learning.
Also I continue to make new friends. Recently I heard from Jen Singer, a friend of a friend, somebody who has faced the challenges I am facing with cancer and supports me. Thank you Jen and feel free to email me at williamdscott@aol.com I have questions for you. Megan I know your out there as well and I hope your dad is kicking ass and taking names these days. Vicki in Washinton thank you for your support and the picture of Tom and I. You are one of Wendy's favorites. Domenica I worry abou you yet am absolutely sure you'll always be ok! Those babies need you. Robin and Bill thanks are sent to Colorado. Patty where have you been for 20 years and thanks for finding me. Laurie, Jean, Tammy and everyone thank you for the cards. Timmy Magoo I hope you got a bracelet. The list goes on and on so thank you everyone.
Thanks to Wendy I'm hanging in there just fine and plan on enjoying the remainder of my "Summer of George"! Thanks everybody yadayadayada.
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Your trip sound is "just what the doctor ordered!" I'm so happy for you, it will be a well-earned escape for sure. I'm glad you like the picture, I have it on my desktop and blow you guys kisses every day and ask Tommy to look out for you... Love you, Vicki (from Washington)
Billy, Glad to hear you're staying positive and haven't lost that special personality that Jean has so often told me about. I'm sorry that I haven't written lately but times with Dad are tough... Although still in remission (thank God) he now is battling pneumonia and seems to be suffering now more than ever. He was so strong through the cancer, now it hurts to see him not even remember who his children are through the exhaustion and fog of pneumonia. I will continue to check in and I can't wait to hear about your trip later in the year! You are certainly a lucky man to have friends who would give you such a lifetime event!
My thoughts are with you and your whole crew.
Love, Megan
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