It’s a full moon tonight and chilly. We drummed with a heavy heart at Sunday nights drumming, (last night) Just having found out that Gary has colon cancer, and a leaky heart valve. He had been seemingly going downhill the last few days, always more tired and always napping.

We are glad its finally coming to this news, though not good news, its moving forward and getting it taken care off. Gary had not been the same since he got back from 2 months in Paris, France in September. We always thought it would work its way out, but that feeling he had never went too far away.

The drummings have been great! We are really feeling locked into the groove these last few times together. We took a sweat just a week ago in our new “ten person sweat” and had Gary come in on the last round. We all gave him our energies and spiritual prayers. He didn’t jump in the river with us at that Friday night at 11.30, but I don’t blame him, it was fricken chilly!

So, it came to this, I thought I would start a Blog about what we’re doing, how Gary is doing and all things that matter to us. We have lots to talk about, and YOU will probably see your name and or photo here at some point. But, only in the most striking pose, warrior fashion, so don’t worry, its all good. I will not put your last names in though, cuz we know who we are and some of you don’t, so you’ll just have to do your homework to find out! I can finally post those pics you’ve been asking about too. This Blog will help all of you in the outer orbits, who are always saying to me “hey, keep me in the loop will you” Enjoy, and please tell all and read often!!

I’ll be updating this EVERY day for awhile till we see how Gary does.

The Latest update………..I talked to Paul (Gary’s son) Jaylene , and Lorissa to get this info:

Gary is at the Scripps Hospital in San Diego. He’s not taking phone calls right now, but that may change later. He has the colon cancer, which seems to be just in one area, but
t hey found a leaky heart valve also, and this is what has become the priority. They will operate on this first, when he gets healthy enough to handle the surgery, which should happen this week. He arrived at the hospital pretty anemic, and had to be given 5 pints of blood right off. He’s in pretty good spirits, but didn’t receive the news about his heart yesterday very well. Keep him in your prayers. I’ll update tonite again after I make some calls. Rene’