Quick Update on Dad

Dad has finished four treatments out of six in order to shrink his tumor.  Just thought I would let everyone know keeping up with the blog that he is doing well.  He has minimal side effects and has gotten good reports at the doctors on the last couple of visits.  I'm so happy that he is getting through the treatment and still able to do things he likes to do.

He will have a scan after he finishes the treatments which will most likely be late October/ early November.  Then, Dad will have to face another surgery.  I just realized today that the date of the concert benefit will mark the one year anniversary since Dad had his first surgery.  At that time, we didn't expect to be where we are now, but I'm thankful for everything that has happened and that we have the opportunity for surgery again.  

Everyone has been so supportive, and it has been a tremendous help.  We still have some hurdles to jump over but things are looking up!  Thanks and love to everyone, from the bottom of my heart!

Hope to see everyone Oct. 6th!

Art Raffle

I'm raffling my artwork for the October VFW benefit.  The tickets are 3$ each, and the winner will receive their choice of one of my available paintings.  Tickets are for sale now, and will also be sold at the concert.  Please contact me if you are interested.  Thank you!

Update 9/21:  GRAND PRIZE, 2nd PRIZE & New Photo Shoot Raffle

Jennifer Head from Opal's Hope Soaps has added a 30$ value gift basket to the drawing to be included with the painting of winner's choice. Basket will contain 4 bars of handmade soap. The winner can choose which 4 varieties they would like to receive in a basket. See her page for available varieties! Also, Cathy Kunst has donated a gift certificate from Barbara's Beauty Shop to add in with the grand prize ($50.00 value), and Mama's Kitchen has donated a gift certificate as well for a $30.00 family dinner.

Tickets are still $3 each!  I will also choose a 2nd winner to choose one painting from those pieces left.


Sandy Harris Dilbeck from Amazing Grace Photography has donated a photo shoot, and tickets to win this session will be $5.00 each.  That is a $150.00 value, and she does amazing work.  See her facebook page for a sample of her work  here!

October Benefit Flyer

Friends for Keith Benefit Concert

More details soon, and my art raffle will be included with winner to be announced at the event.  Will update with more details as I receive them.

Great Turnout at the Benefit Bike Ride Today!

Thanks to everyone who came out to support my Dad today!  Also, a big thanks to everyone who set up the event and coordinated, and to the bands for playing.  You all did such a wonderful job and a wonderful thing today.  The support means so much to our family!  Love y'all.

Benefit Ride Coming Up, and More News

This is just a reminder to everyone that another benefit is being held for Keith Morris this weekend at the VFW club in Barnesville, Georgia.  There will be a bike ride, poker run, cornhole and horseshoe tournaments, and live music.  I hope to see a big turnout.  See more details here.

Also, I am working on getting a permit in order to raffle of one of my paintings, with the proceeds going towards my Dad.  I will be sure to announce the raffle here as soon as I get the permit to hold it.

There is also a concert benefit in the works for October of this year.  I will be sure to include more details on this as I receive them.

Dad is doing well.  I hope he continues to handle the treatments with little to no side effects and I hope they obliterate the cancer!

Thanks to everyone for the continued love and support!

Dad's First Infusion

It's been a long week for my Dad.  He had his first infusion on Tuesday.  We spent most of the day at the hospital's infusion center.  It wasn't what I was expecting at all.  We ate, talked, and watched TV while Dad got his meds delivered.  We have been really impressed with the new doctors and hospital.  I feel very lucky that we are able to have Dad's treatment there.

I'm also so thankful and glad that I'm able to be with him on these visits so that he doesn't have to go through this alone.  Thanks to everyone who is helping to support my Dad through this.

He is doing well so far.  He did need a blood transfusion due to anemia that was done today when we went back to have the pump removed.  I'm hoping that he will begin to feel better tomorrow.

I'm so proud of his courage and determination to fight this.

Just wanted to give a quick update.  Thanks for reading and for the continued support!