HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMELIA!!!!
Good Morning, and Happy Birthday to my granddaughter Amelia!! I am on my way to see my little girl on her birthday. She is 1 today. Getting back to her in just a minute.
Quick update on some of my health stuff. Madison took me to one of my cancer Doctors yesterday. They got me all set-up to start radiation next Monday the 11th at 10am. I will also start taking my chemotherapy pill that night. Radiation will happen Monday - Friday for 6 weeks and the chemo goes much longer. The hope is it will slow the tumor growth down and give me some time to enjoy my life, family and friends. Today I am going to enjoy my family and especially my granddaughter.
Most of the reality of this brain tumor eventually taking my life stinks. Most days I am walking through that pretty well. Embracing each day and trying to be present, especially with Natalie, my kids and Gracie. Gracie and I walk each day, and it is such a joy. One of the areas that really stinks is that I will not have many years to be a grandfather. I can not tell you how much I have looked forward to being a grandfather and loving my grandkids well. So,,,, I may not get as much time as I wanted, but I am committed to using my time well.
I am so excited to be with Amelia on her first birthday. We are going to go shoe shopping and find her some very cool tennis shoes, (you will see pictures) and honestly there is no telling what else she may end up with before I head back to TX. I am taking a book for her that I am hoping she will let me read to her. She is such a beautiful and sweet little girl. Mason and Cecily have done an amazing job raising her, and I believe Amelia will impact this world in some amazing ways.
Today I am praying for her. That she will know how much she is loved by an amazing family. So excited to spend a few days with her.
Let me encourage you to be aware of people in your life that need to experience your love and acceptance. My Grandmother Mead, who was my dad’s mom, was such an amazing extension of my dad’s love to me. I have no memories of my dad, but as a kid growing up no one ever made me feel more loved and accepted than my Grandma Mead. The first time Natalie met my Grandma Mead she made the comment that “her” eyes lit up when she saw me. I am hoping that Amelia will somehow understand just a little how much her grandpa loves her.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMELIA, Grandpa is on his way!
Peace,