Friday, September 21, 2012 Once again all blood count numbers are excellent and the docs are amazed. Next week I start another round of gut shots which are designed to continue to reduce the leukemia cells. It might lower the other levels for a while but so far this has not happened. Lewis Brewer, old high school friend, and his wife Judy, stopped by Brevard this week to visit. It was fun to see them. I am humbled by the number of old friends that have expressed their care and prayers. I do not feel sick enough to deserve it. We are having a great week. Yesterday we visted Amy and Kevin in Huntersville, NC and watched Julia as a cheerleader for her middle school football team. She is impressive. WE are very proud of her as she is an excellent tumbler and the team is exceptional. Sara also is excelling in her first year of middle school and is very enthusiastic. We are proud of both. Sara is excelling at horse back riding and works at the stables to earn points to save her Daddy money. We are now in Commerce, GA near the arena where Laurel and Clay will compete in riding competion tomorrow. It is a great event in Homer, GA which we all enjoy. Laurel is an up and coming rider and so is Clay. Marsha and Ron go to a great deal of effort to offer this opportunity to these two. Thanks to them. "It is great to be on the road again" Willie Nelson