Thurs. 19 Dec. 2002
Hello, and welcome back to Billy's page. Billy had a wonderful day today! he went to school and spent the day there with all of his Friends. Today was their Christmas party and everyone was so happy to see Billy. Billy brought the photo's that were taken of him with the Buccaneers Football players, and all the kids were just thrilled!! We also received final confirmation for Our trip to California!! We will be leaving on the 9 th of January for Los Angels, and return on the 13 th. We will be in attendance for the taping of the shows, and we will be given a tour of Warner Bros. Studio's the following day. There will be a couple days filled with all sorts of things to do, and YES..........we'll take plenty of photo's! Billy is so excited, and we are so happy for him, as we know you all are too!
Sun. 22 Dec. 2002
Well, here we are, only 3 days left before the big day! Billy is now counting the hours! He is very much looking forward to Christmas and all that comes with it!! We finally had the chance to put up our tree the other day. Alicia, Billy, and I decorated it to include all of the ornaments that we've received during the past few months. Alicia has also managed to find some time to get the many cards, and or thank you's out in the mail as well. Time has been so very scarce, with so much to do.
Billy has been in good spirits since his last Hospital stay, and has been visited by some of his friends while at home. We also made it to the tennis center so that Billy could see some of his Friends there; Doc, Liz, Rick, Nigel, Keenan, and all the rest, thank you for the warm reception, Billy was so glad to see you all.
We have to be at the Hospital tomorrow afternoon for Billy's blood counts check, they should be on the rise, and recovering. We are also due for an MRI of Billy's leg, and a CT scan of Billy's chest before the end of the month. As of now, there is no more chemotherapy scheduled until a month or so after Billys' surgery on Jan. 17 th.
Tues. 24 Dec. 2002 Christmas Eve!
A Special Thank you to Coach Thompson and all the Staff of Billy's School (Lakeview Fundamental Elementary) for the Fabulous Turkey Dinner, and the numerous gifts for Billy, Alicia, and myself. We are truly appreciative of your generosity, and thoughtfulness. We are Blessed to have you all as Friends during these trying times. May your Christmas be filled with Peace and Love, surrounded by the Peace and Love of others.
A Special Thank you as well to Thea, Don and Jennifer (NJ) for your generous gift's which were received today. They couldn't have come at a better time *wink*.
Thurs. 26 Dec. 2002
Hello All, I hope this entry finds you all in good spirits. Well, here it is; the day "after"! We hope everyone had a Great Christmas. Yes, we had a wonderful Christmas here at home. The atmosphere was a bit quite around here, we are used to being with most of our Family in New Jersey during the Holidays. Due to the circumstances at hand, we were kept at home in St. Pete. Billy had a Great Christmas Day full of loads of surprises! He is very grateful for all he has received, and "Thanks You All". We can't drag him away from his New Play station Games either!!
We received a call from The Childrens Dream Fund today and they informed us of our schedule for our trip to California. We will be heading out on the 9th of January! Billy can't wait! We're so happy for him.......aren't you!!
Mon. 30 Dec. 2002
I know it's a bit early!! But I wanted to be the first to wish you all a Happy New Year! So, from Billy, Alicia, and I.........HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Billy's appointment has been set for his MRI (femur) and CT scan (chest) for the 15th of January. This will show us all what effect the 3 months of chemotherapy has had on the tumor in Billy's leg. We are all anxious to see how the chemo has effected his cancer.
Again, let me wish you all a Happy New Year. Please include Billy in your Thoughts and Prayers as we enter 2003 and beyond. I hope and pray that this year will overwhelm all the Pain of the last year, and that we can all have our wounds healed whatever they may be.
Wed. 1 Jan. 2003 Bowl Day!
We Hope everyone has had a very memorable Holiday. Alicia, Billy, and I welcomed the New Year with a great big "Group Hug", and a few tears. We made a cumulative wish that we hope and pray will be answered, as well as praying that everyone who has touched Billy's heart will continue to be there for him in thought and Prayer.
Thank you all, who have sent Billy a gift for the Christmas Holiday. Thank you too, who have presented Alicia and I as well. This Holiday Season will truly be one we'll never forget.
Sat. 4 Jan. 2003
Well, Our Hurricanes were beat by Ohio State in the national Championship game, or should I say they were beat by the "Ref's", What a shame huh! If you watched the game you'll know what I mean. Enough said .............
Billy is doing fine. Alicia took him to the beach where there is a place kids can go to learn about, and play the "Yu-Gi-Oh" card game. Billy has become very good at the game since it's inception, and loves to "Battle" (as they call it). he is also looking forward to his trip next week, he says he feels as if he already knows Ryan Stiles as if he were a long time friend! believe me, he knows every line, of every episode, of both the British and American versions of the show!
Billy's Friend Michael Williams (the Son of Tyrone Williams of the Grean Bay Packers) sent Billy a SIGNED JERSEY from Michael Vick, the QB for the Atlanta Falcons!! The Packers are playing the Falcons today in the NFC playoffs. Billy hasn't seen it yet though! I can't wait to see the look on his face, how ' bout you!!
This Just In!! Billy just got home!! He opened the box from Michael and freaked out! He can't believe it! A signed Jersey from Michael Vick!!
He also received a great hat from our Friend in Key Largo, Florida! Thank you Neil.
Sun. 5 Jan. 2003 OH NO!!
It looks like a "Father Son" match up! next week in the NFL Play offs! Billy's Tampa Bay Buc's will be hosting the San Francisco 49 ers next week! Who could ask for anything more GO NINER'S!
Shhhhhhhhhhhh! Don't tell, ok!
It's gonna be tough! But, at least we'll be in California at game time, or on the way home!
Wed. Jan. 8 2003
As you can imagine, we are getting prepared to leave for California. The representatives from the The Childrens Dream Fund just met with us here at home and finalized the itinerary for the trip! Billy is Sooooooooooooooo excited! We took some great photo's, and I'll add them to the site for all to see when we return, OK! For now the picture here says it all, don't you think! I will update Billy's Page when we return from our Trip. I hope you all keep Billy in your Prayers, and thoughts, and think of the big smiles on his face during this trip.
Mon. 12 Jan. 2003 "Hollywood & Ryan Stiles"
Well, here we are, update time!! You will not believe how much I am shaking right now! It has been so long, it seems, since I've been here! I have so very much to tell you all, thank you for being patient. Yes, you can click on the photo to see a larger version (unavailable)! Let me introduce Mr. Ryan Stiles who played Lewis on the Drew Carey show. He is the reason for Billy's trip to Los Angeles, and what a GREAT trip it was. Before I go any further, let me thank all those who made this Dream come true, The Childrens Dream Fund. It was a truly 1st class trip that was arranged for Billy, Alicia, and I, one we'll never forget. There is a ton of things I have to add to Billy's Page, but I am really a bit overwhelmed at this time. I will get a bit more organized, and continue my update in the morning, OK, ok! see you all then.
Photos on next page!
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