New Day, New Things, New Challenges. Jere and Rachel have a good anniversary vacation, see you at the end of the month. Terry and Vallie, if you didn't want the boxes you shouldn't have asked. But you are right will probably be the hit of the dorm. Another sick, sick day. Not much sleep last night, hope that goes better to night. We are both trying hard to keep our chins up and do what we can. Ike and Sue thanks for the cross, it is my intention to read 2 Thess 3:16 in total when my head clears. Dr Oubre my cancer doctor has checked out the blog site. Said he anticipated reading negative things about him. No Way Doc!! How can I be negative about the folks trying to save my life. I reserve the right to say what I want to about the chemo and meds!! Totally separate issue. Robbi is tired and has a headache, the stress I imagine is pretty bad, I'm not the best company in the world for her. But she is super, trying to take it all away from me. Starting to slip toward the maudlin now, will sign off for now.
Dune
About Me
- Gary Hammett
- Covington, Louisiana, United States
- You might wonder how I got the nick name Dune. It was given to me by Ryan Andrew my #1 nephew. For some reason he called me Dune and it stuck. It's the name I'm proudest of. Thanks Rye!!
Dune In Better Times
He's a walking contradiction partly truth and partly fiction taking every wrong direction on his lonely way back home!
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Dear Gary, so, so sorry that you and Robbi are having such a hard time and that you are so sick. I know first hand what you are going thru, although Cook didn't seem to have it as bad as you. At first, he had a normal appetite and his medication seemed to increase it, not that he ever gained a pound. I am glad that Robbie is there with you and able to take care of you. I didn't get to do that, as Cook would not let me quit work until 3 days before he died. He was cracking the "whip" from his recliner till the end, saying "Get ready and go to work, woman", never cut me a break , even at the end, Funny, isn't it? Hilarious about T and the boxes, what would you expect from the T man? At least they didn't have anything embarassing, like Tampax or some kind of t-tissue ! I miss people like T, people that we all take for granted, and then we realize how much we miss seeing them now that everybody has retired. Lord, how I miss walking into the armory at Humbug, and smelling that certain smell that it had, you remember? That smell would be in Cook's clothes, and Gloria says she can close her eyes and rememberwhat it was to hug him. I also recall the first time I saw you, a skinny young boy, sitting there in your short-sleeve khakis, I think you had one stripe! I had just come into the orderly room and everybody scattered like roaches, don't know why, but you stayed, and I thought " What's wrong with this kid ? Turns out you were not afraid of me, and I liked that. I am glad we became good friends, you have done more for me than I can ever repay. Gary, I had meant to attempt to cheer you up, and I am afraid I became quite maudlin instead. Hope you will forgive my rambling and visiting the past, I am afraid it is an " age " thing!!! Any time I get in a bind with R.J. or one of the girls, I play the age card, never works, but can't blame a gal for trying. I love you and your family very much and think of you every day. When you get better, we will come for a brief visit, and you will GET BETTER ! Signing off now, Love, Sandra Cook Grant
Dune - hope tomorrow finds you feeling better. Updated the blog, so there's a few new stories for you there.
Tell Jer and Mark that we are planning to be in town the weekend of Nov. 1. I'm going to homecoming football game at La Tech, but I'm open the rest of the weekend if they want to do some hunting. I know they said late October, but it's tough making two trips in such short time.
I hope you get USA Network so maybe you can watch some Olympics during those sleepless times.
Love ya - Rye
Hey Dude,
Just a couple of quick things. If you are still tasting metallic objects one of the local onocologist said to use plastic forks and spoons. You are super sensitive to taste due to the chemo.
The same onocologist said it would help you out with the sick feeling if you drank buttermilk. I know you don't drink milk. Other suggestion was try flavored yogurt (bananna for potassium).
More later when I get home.
Thank yall for the card! (and the fajitas). Let me know if you need anything- subbing hasn't really picked up, and it's going to be at least another week before I can fill out the paperwork at Elmwood. I can find any odd food requests as needed. I hope today is a good day for you two.
I do not have a good word of the day. Things are moving on, I was going home to mow the grass but it's raining again. I will have to do that in the morning rain or shine. Isabella is Isabella nothing really bad to say about the girl. Jennifer is running around trying to get everything done before the baby. I'm trying to do things but the weather just isn't working with me and when it does I have to watch Isabella. Oh well that is the way life goes. I will catch yall later.
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