Posts by Cindyrella

OUR GOVERNMENT SUCKS! IT'S TIME TO FIRE THEM ALL AND CLEAN HOUSE SO LET'S GET TO THE POLLS AND UP!

Cindyrella

I think we should all start giving Duke movies to our children and grandchildren for birthday gifts! And maybe even suggesting to them when they open them that we'd love to watch it with them. Watching, The Cowboys, with my grandson's, one at a time, is a memory I will always cherish, and I know they will as well. We must take an active part in keeping our beloved Duke's memory alive and his legend growing.

Cindy

Last night we watched, "Red" with Bruce Willis and Morgan Freeman. It was okay, but, there is nothing like a good western!

Quote from badger

Up until this week, i have hated the idea of this film. it was the first John wayne film i ever saw and my dad, a big jw fan, took us all to see it. Rooster Cogburn and John Wayne are as one in my mind and the thought of anyone else playing this part churns my stomach to the pit. however, i realise now, it would be narrow minded of me not to give it a go, so am going to see it (reluctantly) with the family next week. have also bought the book to read, and the postive thought that comes into my mind is that it may bring westerns to a whole new generation of people who have not been as luck as us and been brought up on westerns. Also, if it gets people interested in westerns in general and John Wayne in particular then it can only be good.

What Badger said!

I am still waiting to see it because I don't go to theaters anymore. So I am waiting for it to come out on DVD. My daughter loved it. And I like reading the reviews from all of you...I am funny about remakes, especially when it involves one of my favorite actors. That is like treading on sacred ground, so I am not easily impressed. When it comes to Duke, I will already be going in ready to judge for the simple fact that anyone would even dare to think they could do it as well, or better.(bud)

Cindy

Yes, Keith, John really is the son of Howard Hughes and hopefully soon it will be proven. His is a long story, one filled with a lot of heartache and pain. There is a book called, "Family Secret" by, Warren Hull. In the book it tells of John's father of record, Robert MacDonald, and how he killed mobster, Benjamin (Bugsey) Siegel, and then later killed John's mother and himself in front of John. John's mother, Betty Ann Rockwell MacDonald, was on record as having been with Hughes and she was pregnant before marrying Robert. It was pretty much an arranged marriage. John's grandfather, Archie MacDonald, was very close to Hughes.

When I first joined this site, one of my first questions was whether Howard Hughes and Duke were really friends. I actually already knew the answer to the question but I was cusious if the members here knew.

There is a lot about me that has not been shared here for fear that I would become the site nut case and then no one would take me seriously. My love for Duke is real and I truly have loved him my entire life.

And as for whether John is rich, well, let me just say, that remains to be seen. For now I will tell you that he is rich in the ways that are most important. Although he has suffered greatly throughout his life, he has a love of life and family that is rare these days. He will be 70 this year and I hope he will live forever...

Cindy

I want you all to meet someone very special to me. His name is, John MacDonald. I am putting his picture here along with another picture next to his. I will let you chew on that for awhile...

Cindy

Welcome to all of the new members here. This is a great place with several wonderful people to share your love of and interest in our beloved Duke....This neat site was a refuge for me in a most difficult time as it helped me forget the outside world and took me to a time when Duke ruled our world as his spirit is ever present at DukeWayne...

Again, welcome...

Cindy

had buried there....

It's raining here and the humidity is high...a typical day in Houston Texas. How I miss the beautiful mountains and snow in Idaho. I will return to Idaho as soon as I can. No more hurricanes....very little humidity, ever. Alaska was beautiful as well, but, I was not crazy about so many days of darkness...

Guess who....lol. Remember me? Sorry I am not here much. If you only knew what goes on in my life behind the scenes...And if I told you, well, let me just say, you'd think Cindyrella had really been in the nut house...Right, Sue and Ringo????

Just know, you are always in my mind and heart. One day I will hopefully be able to tell you all who I really am...I do love a good intrigue...

Stay safe, stay warm, and most of all, stay happy....

Love,

Cindy

This little piggy went to the market....

was great treasure....

I want to thank everyone for their continued prayers. This little angel needs as many as she can get.

Cindy

Tuesday, September 21, 2010 5:55 PM, CDT
Savannah's test results show
NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE!
WE PRAISE THE LORD AND WE THANK HIM FOR ALL OF SAVANNAH'S PRAYER WARRIORS!

Her treatment regimen is not done, however. Texas Children's Hospital has offered Savannah a spot in a National Cancer Institute clinical trial. She will receive immune system stimulation therapy over the next six months beginning with admission to the hospital on October 3. Each admission will last 4-5 days. Then she will be out for 14-18 days. We will do this cycle 7 times.

The therapy she will receive is "brutal". It hurts so bad, the doctors dope them up with painkillers before they start it and it's okay of they sleep the whole time while in the hospital. There are all kinds of possible side affects. She will take Accutane two weeks on, two weeks off throughout the six month period. It has a lot of possible side effects but has proven very effective with this cancer.

Why are her parents willing to put her through this? Neuroblastoma is a particularly nasty cancer with a 15-20% five year survival rate. It has a high incidence of recurrence. The study Savannah is being enrolled in so far has shown a 20% greater two year survival rate. If we don't do it and the cancer comes back, how could we live with ourselves?

Our one and only Savannah has blessed our lives and the lives of others over and over again. It was not an easy decision for her parents to make. After listening to Dr. R. tell us what all the treatment entails, it would be easy, so easy, to just walk away and go on with our lives. However, we have to do everything humanly possible to save her life.

The greatest gift for us has been your prayers and support. Savannah's adult caregivers are tired and numb. Nonetheless, we rejoice in the Lord and feel blessed in many, many ways. We "praise Him in this storm" and know that He is with us every step of the way.

Savannah's Daddy has gone back to work. Mama is taking care of Savannah. We don't know how long we will be able to do this. We are trusting in the Lord to provide for their needs.

Sunday, Pastor Tim's sermon was tailor-made for us. The title was, "Why We Hope." The part that really stuck with us was

(Herod) had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also...The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers....Acts 12:2-3, 6 (NIV)

He was sleeping??? Yes, because he knew God would take care of him. Last night, B.G. and Hank slept peacefully knowing that Savannah's tests would show that she had no evidence of disease.

We cannot thank you enough for your prayers and support through Savannah's long journey. God bless Savannah's prayer warriors!
B.G.


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<LI class=entry>Sunday, September 19, 2010 5:23 PM, CDT
Savannah had a great time at the B.I.G. Love Cancer Care Services fundraiser in Angleton Saturday. She ran a little bit during the 5K. Due to rain, the kids' dash was held inside. They had the 2-3 year olds run first. Savannah is four but Cousin Bryson is 2 so she held his hand and seemed intent on helping him run. They ran about halfway and apparently Bryson was running too slow so she let go of him and took off. He started crying. We think it hurt his feelings! Then they lined up the 4-5 year olds. Savannah that the first dash was great fun so she lined up and ran again!

We are very humbled that Savannah was recognized at the event and given a HUGE giftbag. They gave her a Tinkerbell outfit, Tinkerbell makeup, a Tinkerbell music box and a Tinkerbell tea set. She immediately wanted to put on the outfit. She came back out and danced for everyone.

For more information about B.I.G. Love and how you can help go to www.biglovecancercare.org. This organization does a wonderful job blessing and taking care of families and children with cancer at Texas Children's Hospital and at a hospital in Arkansas. They have been such a blessing to us!

Savannah is feeling very well and eating well. We are believing in faith for a good report on Tuesday from her oncologist.

God bless you for your prayers and support.
B.G.

Thursday, July 22, 2010 5:39 PM, CDT
Things are looking up for Savannah! My how things can change in 4 hours because so many prayers are being sent to our heavenly Father!

Savannah is back on the eighth floor (bone marrow transplant unit). After her temperature spiked that one time, it has consistently been below 101. The ultrasound of her chest showed that she has a very small pocket of fluid in the lining of her left lung. The doctor cancelled the chest x-ray scheduled for 5:00. They will continue to monitor her lungs but it is not urgent.

On top of this, Mama spoke to Savannah's primary oncologist today and got the best news. Dr. R. told Mama that she disagrees with the radiologist's reading of the CT scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis. She doesn't think those areas on the spine and pelvis are metastisis. Dr. R. thinks they are areas where the bone is healing. She said some of the other tests Savannah had previously backed her up. This means that Savannah is healing as we prayed that she would.

My how things can change in just 4 hours! We know that God, our Heavenly Father, is hearing the thousands of prayers being prayed to Him for Savannah and He is answering them!

Savannah is still very sick but she is so much better! She appears almost nonresponsive. However, she lets us know she is aware of what is going on around her. In the ICU there were two doctors just outside the glass door of Savannah's room going over her chart. Without seeming to open her eyes, Savannah raised her arm and pointed at the door. Mama leaned over her and asked her what she was pointing at. Savannah whispered, in a barely audible tone, "I'm telling the doctors to go away!" Later a respiraory therapist came in to give her a breathing treatment. She explained to Savannah what she was going to do and, without missing a beat, Savannah gave the woman a "You're dismissed" wave with her hand and politely said, "No, thank you!" Savannah is sleeping and resting so much because her body is fighting to heal and needs all its energy to do so.

Savannah can receive e-cards via the Texas Children's Hospital website. Volunteers print them out and deliver them to the room. She is in Room 846 in the West Tower.

Words cannot express our gratitude for your many, many prayers. God bless Savannah's prayer warriors.

B.G

Please help Savannah with your prayers. She needs them more than ever. Below is the latest update written by her dear grandmother.
Thanks so much, Cindy

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 2:02 PM, CDT
Again we are requesting extra prayers for Savannah. Her temperature at 5:30 this morning was 105.3. The doctors just had her moved to PICU. They feel like she need the intensive care PICU provides.
Monday, July 19, 2010 5:36 PM, CDT
Savannah's fever ranged between 102 and 104 all day. This afternoon she was very agitated and shaking and so very hot. She also tried and tried to vomit but there iwas nothing in her stomach. Mama asked for something for the nausea and the nurse gaver her a choice of medications. Mama wisely chose the one with anti-nausea and anti-anxiety medicine in it.
Then Savannah's fever hit 105.3. They don't usually give Motrin with Tylenol because the Motrin skews the blood work, but this time they did. Her fever right now is 103.9. She is more comfortable than she was earlier. We never thought we'd rejoice over a fever of 103.9!
Changing her diaper is agony for her. Someone has to hold her hand while the other changes her. Her bottom is blister burned and red. Her stomach is burned and red. Her back is red and peeling.
Our good friend and neuroblastoma survivor parent Tracy has told us that this stage is absolutely horrible. We were looking at the calendar they gave us and realized that we wre only into day 3 of 35 days and our hearts sank. But, Tracy said it will get better in 10-14 days when Savannah's counts start to come up. Tracy, you do know, because you've been there, what a comfort this was to us. God bless you for your comforting words. There is a light at the end of this very dark tunnel. In the meantime Savannah is miserable and it just breaks our hearts.
Aunt Kathy and Aunt Brenda came to the hospital today to give Mama and B.G. some help while Daddy was gone to school. Aunt Kathy brought more bottles for Savannah. Savannah hasn't had a bottle in years but she asked for chocolate milk in the real bottle Kathy brought. She took one sip and asked Mama for water. Mama put water in the bottle and she actually drank about an ounce! Yes, she's too old to have a bottle but we are rejoicing that she got the inside of her mouth wet!
Please continue to lift up our baby in your prayers. God bless Savannah's prayer warriors!
Monday, July 19, 2010 8:00 AM, CDT
Asking for special, special prayers for Savannah today. She has a fever of 104.8 this morning.
B.G.

Smokey, I have not heard about the pervert over there but I am certainly glad they caught him. We have so many here they could totally take up the entire news time just listing them. My life was deeply scared by such evil men beginning when I was 6 years old and there has been no end to them attempting to assualt me throughout my life, only now, I carry protection, Duke style!

Now as for what I am doing today...I am taking a day to make some necklaces because I received an order for 7 yesterday. Normally I would be at my sisters helping to take care of our mother. Selling my jewelry keeps me in enough gasoline to get back and forth and buy some gifts to spoil my Moody...I call her that some times, not sure why.

Sorry I am never here anymore. Ask any of my friends that know me and they will tell you that there's only one person I will put before all others and that is my dear Mommy...She was 17 when I was born, so I raised her...lol.

I really love all of you here and miss the times that I spent here when I could on a regular basis...Just happy you are still here when I do get a chance to come back.

Much love,

Cindyrella

hot as hell!!!!!!!!!!

absolutely no spine....