Some sunshine

The headstones of my parents and my brother stand out under the sun at New Hope Cemetery before the rain came.

Hail State

Thanks to Dr. Mark and Rhonda Keenum for the nice gift upon my retirement. Rest assured, I will ring responsibly.

In case you missed the news

Yes, I’ve retired. This is what aired in the 5 pm and 6 pm news. I knew Emily Leonard was working on something, but I was blown away with what she did and what she found.

I shared my decision with my coworkers at the TV station a couple of weeks ago and wanted to share with you some of what I told them. This applies to those I’ve worked with past and present:

I will miss working with you. Always remember that I have appreciated your kindness, your smarts and your patience, especially when you’ve been forced to listen to my occasional rants as well as my attempts at humor. All of you have made me a better person and have made my life much richer. For that, I will be eternally grateful.

Not everyone gets to work in broadcasting and in journalism. God blessed me with the opportunity. It’s been a blast.

Something worth sharing

I cannot tell you how many great people I have met who are dealing with cancer. These are people I likely would have never met if it wasn’t for my cancer diagnosis. It has truly been a blessing.

That being said, I will be happy when this terrible disease is gone once and for all.

Reminds me of my father

A great gift

My high school Spanish teacher recently sent some pictures from Smithville High School that included me. She wrote that smiling would be good exercise as I recover from my cancer surgery. She was absolutely right. Thank you so much, Mrs. Vallarian.

Eighteen days until Christmas

Steph waiting at Rotary House in Houston, Texas.

From Houston

I love you

Steph, thank you for being my voice, my protector and my caretaker during this fight against cancer. Our 22 years being married have been the best of my life, and I promise to fight for more time together as God allows.