March Fun

Our fun event for March was a gathering of High School, College and other friends and family.  We weren't sure how this was going to go given the diversity and number of folks popping in and out all week.  They came from Pennsylvania, St. Louis, all over California and Arizona.  We were absolutely overwhelmed with the response.  I have not seen Joe this happy in a long time.  Even when he wasn't feeling good, he would just sit in his chair and smile and laugh.  The stories never stopped, the activities were plenty and the food and drink were amazing.  Everyone pitched in to help organize, contribute, clean up and make everyone else feel welcome.  We had our usual, fabulous chef Darrell at the helm - not to mention the wonderful side dishes and fabulous desserts made by so many others.  We had four competitions -Putting (won by Bob who carried his teammate Bowker to victory :); Ping-pong (won by Joe and Mires);  Horseshoes (won by Joe and Greg); and Bean Bag toss competition (won by Joe and Lusk).  It was hysterical because Joe's teams won 3 out of the 4 competitions.  Believe me, we did NOT let him use the cancer card to win.  The group doesn't care what your situation is, competition is competition.  The teams won bragging rights only.  We had no gifts for Joe except the gift of friendship.  And that was the best gift of all!

So to all who travelled to be with us and all who took the time to make our March fun the best month yet, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  It was a weekend that we will forever treasure. 

Next up is chemo on Tuesday.  Keep the prayers coming for good results and minimal side effects.  We ask that you please continue to keep our friend Joe Bates, in your prayers as well. 

We love you all!  Sherrie and Joe

See No Evil (Don), Speak No Evil (Jeff), Hear No Evil (Gordon)



Some of the Group





Horseshoe Tourney - Greg concentrating, Gerty Begging



Mr. Feeney and Topanga! 

Quinny and Auntie