Gunslinger's Update

Post by **A Gunslinger** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:38 am

Hey Rock Brothers and Sisters!

I find myself up at the ungodly hour of 3 a.m., wide awake courtesy of, that's right...the flu. Yippee. Since I miss the lot of you...even Cail, I might add, I have this conceit that the feeling might be mutual and you all might like to get an update on whazzup w/ Guns. So Here's the sweet n' low; the 411; the skinny; the poop; the skirt-lifting...whatever you wanna call it.

1) My Brother: Steve is once again stable, and has regained most of the function on his right side, lost because of tumor growth with his brain cancer.

They gave him a final blast of radiation adn put him on massive quantities of steroids, which reduced the swelling around the tumor and reduced the size of the tumor itself. That is good news. The Bad news is of course that he still has a tumor in his brain. While an additional round of chemo is available, clearly he is a man in trouble. There is just no other way around it.

He is taking things day to day. He had a GF in FL that was supposed to move up here to be with him, but she flaked out for reasons I am still unclear over. He is trying to write a book on his cancer experiences, is going to the gym in advance of more chemo to stay strong, etc.

He, however, has been also quite involved with the Barack Obama campaign. He and I together have done a LOT of work for Obama (God..I have to visit the tank...how have they been getting along withou my moderate and articulate voice of reason?). And this leads to...

2) Check this out: On the Thursday before the WY caucas and MS Primary, I placed on the Barack Obama website this page:

my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/main/Fightin4Bro

Which serves to honor my brother's efforts to fight on Obama's behalf...even with the Reaper himself putting on his dancin' shoes. Well, anyway T\the local air-america morning guy, lee rayburn, saw my email regarding Steve's cancer and the page I set up ...and mentioned it on the air.

Anyway...a old friend of ours heard about it over the air, and SHE has a sister who knows Barack's personal assistant... long story short..I sent contact info, and at exactly 7:38 p.m. last night Barack Obama made time to call a very sick man who has dedicated as much of his remaining energy as he can to his campaign. That's right, on the eve of two important events, Obama called my bro.

It was a thrill, and a touching moment for me personally, and it was great to hear Barack say to steve that Steve's fight embodies the very best of his own campaign. It is that campassion, wisdom, and connectivity to the common man that makes Barack the choice for ALL of us.

Steve also said that for the 1st time in 2 years he was crying because he was happy.

3) Kim and the kids are all doing well. The kids turn 13 in about 10 days or so. 2 teenagers. God help me.

4) Work has kept me busy, doing lots of travelling around the state on behalf of the Division of Energy Service for the State of WI. Very rewarding work. I truly love my job, love my family, and my life.

As depressing as the Steve thing has been, I have always kept my own head on straight about it and have ALWAYS ALWAYS known that you guys are still thinking about me.

What questions or updates will you share with ME? Come on...I'll take all comers!!!

Post by **Wyldewode** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:50 am

No questions, just glad to see you here and know that you are doing well. It is also inspiring to see that your brother is using his time to support something that he believes in--and to know that his efforts have been acknowledged in the here-and-now.

Please let your brother know that he is in our thoughts.

And without further ado. . . a hug for my old friend Guns.

Post by **Avatar** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 9:06 am

Yeah, good to see you again Guns. Hope things only get better for you guys. Chin up and all that crap.

--A

Post by **A Gunslinger** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:43 pm

Avatar wrote:Yeah, good to see you again Guns. Hope things only get better for you guys. Chin up and all that crap.

--A

Thanks Av. It has really helped to know that you all have been behind me. How's tricks in the tank?

Post by **Cameraman Jenn** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:22 pm

Gunsers! I have missed you something fierce! Glad to hear you are keeping busy and that Steve is keeping his spirits up. Hugs to everyone! Here's an update for you on the happenings in the life of Jenn...

I got a cute apartment and it's in the same building as Lucimay. Moose is adjusting well. Seafest is officially happening in June and it looks like several people are going to come to SF for that leg of her tour and I am seriously thinking about flying to Denver to intercept the other main watcher gathering that is planned for there. Life is good.

Post by **Avatar** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:24 pm

Haha, doing great, as I'm sure you've already noticed.

--A

Post by **aliantha** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:40 pm

Glad to hear from you, Guns!

Post by **sgt.null** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:51 pm

guns: you are in our prayers.

Post by **thefirst** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:42 pm

Hello Guns!

Nice to see you out and about buddy. I know I've said it before, but you know you've been in my thoughts and prayers, and everybody in this insane asylum has been asking about you and wishing you well. I hope that things continue to get better for you and your family. Your brother sounds like a very determined individual, if he's still managing to campaign while going through all that he has. I'm glad to hear that, and as always, keep me posted, and take care.

Post by **A Gunslinger** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 7:49 pm

thefirst wrote:Hello Guns! Nice to see you out and about buddy. I know I've said it before, but you know you've been in my thoughts and prayers, and everybody in this insane asylum has been asking about you and wishing you well. I hope that things continue to get better for you and your family. Your brother sounds like a very determined individual, if he's still managing to campaign while going through all that he has. I'm glad to hear that, and as always, keep me posted, and take care.

I am going to be around more for the next few weeks I think. Things are, as the wise ones say....what they are!

Thanks!

Post by **thefirst** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:03 pm

Glad to hear it, and glad to see you bud.

Post by **A Gunslinger** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:06 pm

Cameraman Jenn wrote:Gunsers! I have missed you something fierce! Glad to hear you are keeping busy and that Steve is keeping his spirits up. Hugs to everyone! Here's an update for you on the happenings in the life of Jenn...

I got a cute apartment and it's in the same building as Lucimay. Moose is adjusting well. Seafest is officially happening in June and it looks like several people are going to come to SF for that leg of her tour and I am seriously thinking about flying to Denver to intercept the other main watcher gathering that is planned for there. Life is good.

SWEET and back at ya! Living in the smae building w/ Lucimay! Cool Beaneroos! As the cliche says..."There goes the neighborhood."!

Post by **Cameraman Jenn** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:08 pm

I know, living near Lucimay. I think I need to get balloons on my way home so that I can talk her into a nice evening round of crackhead water balloon tag...

I love San Francisco!

Post by **Cail** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:27 pm

Even Cail?!?!?

Post by **Cameraman Jenn** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:28 pm

I was wondering when you would catch that, Cail....

Post by **A Gunslinger** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 12:53 am

Cameraman Jenn wrote:I was wondering when you would catch that, Cail....

Yeah...I just hadda give a poke to my tank "nemesis"!

Post by **balon!** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:20 pm

It's good to hear from you Guns, and I'm glad to hear that your bro is still working hard and fighting. Attempting the asskicking against the Reaper is the way to go. He only responds to force.

Only the best thoughts, man.

Post by **A Gunslinger** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:46 pm

Balon wrote:It's good to hear from you Guns, and I'm glad to hear that your bro is still working hard and fighting. Attempting the asskicking against the Reaper is the way to go. He only responds to force.

Only the best thoughts, man.

Thanks, B. Still at it!

Post by **dlbpharmd** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:11 am

It is good to see you back, Guns.

Post by **Loredoctor** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:36 am

Welcome back, Guns.

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