Dear Family,

So now we “know”.

We entered the “North Dallas Clinic” with some fear and trepidation………………… .except for “Ollie” whose “Open Line” to the Lord WILL constantly be an inspiration to us all. The “baldheaded” patients DID have an initial “Oops impact” on, especially Gisela. However after vitals, etc. and our time with all the nurses et al, and especially Dr Stokie ,she felt much better.

Dr. Stokie is ALL he is “billed about”; AND THEN SOME.

Slowly and very methodically he explained where we are “at”. (Bad English). At NO time did he look BACK to the when or what or why. His theme was really simple -

                                         STOP THE GROWTH!

He shared with us that he had contacted the M D Anderson Center in Houston who have developed a radical surgical operation to REMOVE the cancerous part. He had talked with Doctors Glisson and Tsao, both ladies, who perform and have perfected the procedure about Gisela Barron and her “situation” and in his opinion this fit heathy looking “young” woman could be “eligible. He gave us the contact info and suggested to reach them ASAP. Copies of the TTD list attached (below).  Sorry it's faint (blue) - couldn't find a black pen!! 

After questioning (that’s the Devil in us!) about what if Gisela was found not be a candidate for this “delicate” operation, provided ONLY in Houston?

He replied then he would take back the “care” and every three (3) months give Gisela a “cocktail of “medicine” prior to Radiation as part of the chemotherapy.

We celebrated (Sorry Gene,Tana and Mireille!) at the Macaroni Grill”.

As both Oliver and Michael were with Gisela and me the whole time if there any errors in the above just “edit” and reissue to all.

GOD IS GOOD! I am truly blessed with a strong, beautiful WIFE who will lead her husband of 41 years next month, her two GREAT sons, their adorable and oh so level headed wives (our “daughters”) and the best Grandchildren in the UNIVERSE!; along with a loving caring brother to WIN

                                                 My Big Fight

GO TEAM

Love,

Michael, Dad, Opa, Pop, and Bro