Oxygen

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            Yes, it’s getting harder and harder.  But right up front, I want all my friends to know that I am happy with my decision.  And, damn happy with my friends and prayer warriors support on my decision.  It seems to help me that I’m controlling my destiny.  The lungs are really getting clogged up.  Mornings are hard.  Nebulizer, to try to get the flem out and then the coughing really takes its toll.  Whatever the cancer has done to my stomach, the smallest meal fills me up.  I mean, it’s like I ate a turkey dinner.  I’m getting out less and less, but still trying.  Another thing, I want someone near me as much as possible.  Not talking, just there.  High School Girlfriend is trying, and I’m trying to get babysitters where she can take some time off.  My sister Joan is filling in.  I asked old friend John Boy if he would take a turn. He did.  I told him he could add that to his long resume:  Babysitting Craig Dickson.

            High School Girlfriend…Who is she?  Well I’ve known her since she was 14 years old.  No, Lavern, this isn’t some kind of Jerry Lee Lewis thing--even though her maiden name is Cassie Dixon.  She ain’t my cousin.  But, I did marry her as soon as she graduated from Katy High School.  I wasn’t taking any chances.  Well, that was over 38 years ago.   Now, some of my friends want to know about Lavern.  Well, years ago when I started writing, maybe even before my road trips, Lavern came into the picture.  Lavern is an “idea” person.  Yes, great ideas on many things.  Marketing, road trips, marquee sayings, politics, advertising and more.  So, I wanted to make sure Lavern knew what I was doing.  But, Lavern was my code name for this idea person.  Lavern started out as  (and is mostly) my cousin, Mark Dickson.  Yes, Lavern is a guy.  The great thing is that Mark doesn’t even know!  But, Mark read many of the writings and the ideas flowed over these years.  Well the world knows now.

            Believe me, it isn’t always peach cobbler at the house, but I’m mostly happy. 

            Again, thank you, thank you to the prayer warriors.  If I’m not proof positive that prayer works, then there ain’t any proof.  By the way, the prayers and cards completely uplifted Cassie.  I saw it happening before she even knew it.

            Check out the attached photo, “Oxygen”.

            And be sure to check out my Blog at www.TrueToTexsas.com.  I’m adding things there, from the house. Little extras.

 

            Chasing the Texas sunsets…even if it’s just to the mailbox.

 

 

 

Craig Dickson

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www.TrueToTexas.com