Father's Day plans changed

Saturday we made a Menard's run. Picked  up deck wash, stain, and tools. I was going to mow the lawn Sunday evening,  move deck furniture to lawn. Wash the deck Monday, stain on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Well, plans changed Sunday around 3:00. Caroline drove me to Eureka ER with severe abdominal pain. A blood test and CT scan later, I was diagnosed with an appendicitis. I got an ambulance ride from Eureka to Peoria St. Fran. Sunday evening. I had to wait until my daily blood thinners wore off. I had surgery today about 1:30. Appendectomy accomplished. Hopefully home tomorrow.

Invitation

Mary Lou & Mike, Craig & Karen, Bob & Cindy, Ed & Julie, Dan & Gail, Barb & Dan, Jim & Jan, Ty & Sharon, Tim & Susan,  Aaron, Lena, Moses, Ezra, & Hadassah, Rich, Dana, & Addison, Mike & Gretchen, Deb & Jim, Julie & Scott, Carol & Jeff, Lisa & Ben, Bob & Holly, John & Linda, Pat & Glade, Inge & John, Don & Cindy, Javan, Elizabeth & Neal, Emily, Brianna, Joe:

What a difference a year makes.  Melissa graduated from the University of Illinois and is now at Eastern Illinois University attending graduate school.  Claire graduated from high school and will be attending Illinois State University in the fall.  We sold our home of over 25 years and moved into our newly remodeled home on Gloria Drive.  And oh, yeah; then there was that cancer, chemo, and remission thing.

These many, many positive things could not have happened without the love, help, and support of so many.  With that in mind, we’d like to invite you to our new home to help us celebrate with food and fellowship and to thank you for all you have done.

Where: 511 W Gloria Drive

When: Friday, July 1st

Time: 5:00 until ?

NHL Day

August 23 is D-day for Melissa.  That is the day she found out she had diabetes.  With that in mind, June 1 is NHL day for me.  It wasn't the day I found out I had Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, but it was the day the wheels started to fall off.

Northwestern Trip

I made my journey to Chicago yesterday for my immuno-therapy and Dr's visit.  All of my bloodwork came back looking good.  I met with Dr. Ma.  She did a quick physical exam.  She was pleased with everything she saw, read, and heard.  Andrea's replacement has been chosen but she has not started yet, so I didn't get a chance to meet her.

Amtrak was on time both ways.  The weather cleared up enough by the afternoon that I walked back to Union Station.

Nothing until July 5.

Ace!

Last year on May 3rd I eagled #6 at Eureka.  Being the pessimist that I was, I remember thinking, "if something this great has happened, then something bad is right around the corner".

Today I got a hole-in-one on #7 at Eureka.  But I'm taking a much different approach.  This is one of many great things that has happened and is about to happen.

Busch Stadium

Claire invited me to go with her on her senior trip to St Louis.  We went to a cool place called the City Museum which was anything but your typical museum.

We also went to Busch Stadium for a Cubs/Cardinals game.  The brooms weren't out but the umbrellas were.

We got there early enough to visit with Ben.  He was kind enough to spend time with his Eureka fans.  And, yes, he signed my jersey.

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