We were able to get out of the house tonight for about 2 hours. Yes this means Lindsay is feeling better. We went to Zipp's to say goodbye to 2 girls that she has worked with for a while, they are moving. Everyone commented on how great she looked, I think she looks better than ever. It is hard to believe she had a double mastectomy 32 days ago. Don't get me wrong, she still has a few more procedures to go through, but she is feeling better and that is all that matters.

Thanks to the Hladik family for dinner! You have been incredible.

We have secured a date for our golf tournament to benefit Team Boobweiser (Lindsay's Team)in the 3 day walk. The tournament will be August 14th, 7am at the Biltmore Golf Course in Phoenix. It will be $75.00 per player. We will have great raffle prizes and silent auction items. We are also working on getting a good room rate just in case people want to stay the night- and for those that are traveling from out of town. I will post an entry form on this site in the next few days if anyone is interested.


Heat

Every summer in Phoenix the local "professional" meteorologists think that it is good to remind us that it gets hot here. They get out and interview people on the streets and ask them questions like "can you believe how hot it is?" Right on schedule tonight one of these so called "weathermen" decided to try to fry an egg on the sidewalk. Hello, we live in the desert. I hope these guys do not make more than teachers, firemen and policemen. Unfortunately I think they do, the bad part is that they feel like they serve the public. Here is my forecast for the next two months in the Metro Phoenix area. It is going to be mostly sunny or partly cloudy and HOT. Thank you, do I have the job?

B

Day 31 after surgery, it seems like it has been 3 months not one. Today Lindsay had her second expansion, it went better than last week I think because she knew what to expect. Now of course she has some pain due to the stretching of the skin and muscle. She is dealing very well with it she is tough. Hopefully next week will be one of the last expansion's then we will begin to schedule the next surgery.

Thanks again to the Hunter family last night for the food, you all are awesome. Thanks to the Master's family on Saturday for holding their own party to benefit Jo Jo getting to walk on Lindsay's team in November. They raised $1350.00 towards Jo Jo's portion of the team.

Foresight

I was driving around today and noticed on the back of a guys truck two scorpion stickers. We sometimes see scorpions at our house, this of course reminds me that I have not found one in quite a while. I get that feeling that there is a reason I saw those stickers on this guys truck. Of course tonight in the garage I almost stepped on one, I killed it then did a full house search for any others. These are the freakiest creatures on the planet, if you have not seen one under a black light you must check it out it is creepy. I guess the point to my story is why in the world would you have two scorpion stickers on your truck? Get a life dude!!!!!

Lindsay finally had one of her better days so far. She felt as normal as she could at this point. She is not looking forward to her next expansion which is on Monday, they will attempt to put in 100 cc's per side which sounds painful to me. Once again this is a part of the process and this will help her get to a better place.

Thanks to the Weldon family for bringing us food on Thursday you are fantastic people. Thanks to the Collums family for dinner on Friday, the food was fantastic. I think I gained 5 pounds just looking at the pie that Mindy made. You are all very inspirational and it is very heart warming.

We have secured a date for our golf tournament to benefit Lindsay's 3 day walk team so that we can make sure all members can walk. Each team member must raise $2300.00 this will help all of them get to that point. The tournament will be at the Biltmore in Phoenix on August 14th at 7am. More details to follow, we will have great prizes and silent auction items.

Michael Jackson has been dead for 1 year, he had to die to finally start to make money again. His estate has made over 1 billion dollars since his death, this means his chimp has some serious bananas. Sorry call me cynical but I would still not let my kids spend the night at Neverland Ranch.

B

Well I think Lindsay over did it again today. She is very tired and sore. Two boys will do that to you I guess. Thanks to Jody for being with her today. Hopefully next week's expansion will be the last and we can get the last surgery scheduled. Our life will change immensely once that final procedure is done and Lindsay can feel somewhat comfortable. Thanks once again for the thoughts and prayers you all send daily.

I had a guy at work today that just found out about Lindsay's health and what she has just gone through. This guy has a very rough exterior and is somewhat of a tough guy- a true Bud Man that has been with the company 30 years!!! When Lindsay still worked for Hensley, she was his favorite and called her his princess. He called me today after hearing the news and was very emotional on the phone. I believe I heard some tears in his voice. He said to give his little princess a soft hug for him and of course if we needed anything to call him. This just reaffirms to me how many people Lindsay has touched over the years and what a strong personality she has. It is amazing how people have responded to her journey. People are amazing and wonderful.

Circus

We were able to get to the circus tonight and let the boys enjoy the show. Did I miss something over the last 30 years? The bearded lady - had a fake beard. If you want a real bearded lady I see a few each day at Wal Mart. They had a person out there that was supposed to be half man and half woman. Don't they understand this is en vogue these days? The worlds strongest man had fake weights!! I guess everything is PC these days. The one thing they still do is torture those poor elephants. They make them stand on those little platforms and look like goofballs. I am sure the elephants are saying "one day I will crush you". Oh well the boys loved the show.

B

Dr. Boll did Lindsay's first expansion today. It was painful for her and very weird to watch. They put a large needle into the port in the expander- yes right through the skin. They then fill it with salt water. Today they put in 50cc's on each side. This creates pain, and pressure on that area. Those are some of the words that we have heard numerous times throughout this process. Pain and pressure- they always say that is what she is going to feel no matter what they will be doing to her. I have learned that I do not like either word. Hopefully there will only be a couple more expansions before the next surgery because she is in major pain again tonight due to the PRESSURE on her muscles, ribs and skin.

Thanks again to the Buddecke family for providing a fantastic dinner.

US Open

If you have not been to Pebble Beach I suggest you all go. It is where the Golf Gods live and it is the most breathtaking view you will ever see. I have had the privilege to play there and it is an entirely different experience when you walk the course the way we did Thursday and Saturday. I will have to say it was an amazing Father's Day gift. I was there with my boys and my brother and it was fantastic. It was nothing like the Phoenix Open. People actually watch golf at the US Open. I did get to see some high heels and plastic surgery (not due to breast cancer) when Tiger Woods' group would come through. Yes he had quite a following of Scottsdale looking women, you would think they would at least let him get divorced first. I never knew that Cougars prey on Tigers.

B

Well- it's been a couple of days- so I figured I would be the "guest blogger". It's Lindsay! Brian is spending the day traveling back from California with the boys. They had an amazing time back home- saw some friends, Uncle Ryan, Uncle Jake, cousins, and some great views at the Us Open! I am so glad they were able to go- but I will admit it made me a little homesick. What I wouldn't give to be back in Cali- maybe someday. Brian certainly deserved a break after all that he has been doing around here- maybe wasn't all that relaxing with 2 small children, but at least they could get away!

I have been feeling ok. Still moving extremely slow, but to be expected I suppose. I had Hadra with me over the weekend- she was very helpful. I am grateful for the unwavering friendships that are loving us and supporting us through this!

There are so many things that have happened over the last three weeks. We have been faced with challenges we've never faced before. We had difficult choices to make. As I look back now- I am so proud of what we have done. Our relationships are stronger, our faith is clear, and the little things just aren't as important. We've learned a lot about us, and a lot about those around us. From the time I was diagnosed, I said "I refuse to say I have breast cancer, I have simply been diagnosed. This will not become our life, it will be a part of our life. We will deal, and move on." As difficult as it has been at times, I believe that we have stuck to that- we are moving on! I say "we" and "us" because I certainly have not been doing this by myself. I have been carried throughout this by the love I receive from God, my husband, my children, and many more of you! The innocence and love from my little guys has been true medicine! I am so grateful. I await the day that we can help someone else who is going through this. I am ready to share, encourage, and walk alongside someone just beginning this journey.

Happy Father's Day to my amazing husband and all the wonderful fathers out there! Our children are watching every move we make- let's make smart moves!!!!!

Love to you all
L

Lindsay had a rough day today I think she over did it with activity today. Her back and chest hurt, they said that she would have good days and bad days hopefully that means tomorrow is going to be a good one. She was at least able to get out with some friends and be outside. Overall I can't believe how far she has come in 19 days it is amazing.

Thanks to the Kirby family for a wonderful dinner tonight. Thanks to the Hallums and all others that contributed to get a house cleaner today it was great. The lady that did the cleaning was here for 4 hours, I guess I must have missed a few spots over the last 19 days. I would like to apologize to her for the bathrooms our boys do not have the greatest aim.

Golf

I will be at the US Open this week a gift from my wonderful wife for Father's Day. Unfortunately she will not be attending considering some life changing things have happened since December when she bought the tickets. Lindsay will have someone staying with her starting tomorrow until I get home.

I guess I will get to see Tiger Woods a man I do not have much in common with. I do not have his game on or off the course. I just wonder if he will be trying to get Hoe in One, sorry I digress sometimes. I think I have a few more things in common with Phil.

Thanks again to my wonderful wife for the gift, I love you.

B