Good morning to all. We had a light frost here this morning but it appears that covering the tender new flowers with sheets prevented any damage.
I am attaching a couple of pictures to this post. I think most of you will recognize the individual. Customarily you would see him with much more hair, although I saw a high school picture of him once and I believe he had a “buzz” cut in it. With or without long hair he is easily recognized as Joe Damron, our golf chairman, assistant chairman, recent treasurer, and lots of other hats he wears or has worn for the Alumni Association.
The reason for the “buzz” cut is not the loss of an election bet or the desire to change his image. Joe is experiencing some health issues which require that he undergo some chemotherapy treatments. In many instances during this kind of therapy there is considerable hair loss. Joe decided that rather than have his hair fall out on its terms that he would take charge and make the decision as to when it would fall on his terms. Most of us lose our hair normally, if it is normal to lose your hair, and look older as a result. My question would be, how does he get to look younger?
I am sure that all of you join me in wishing Joe the best in his course of therapy and I know that Joe would appreciate you and all of your friends, family, and church members in joining together and lifting him up in Prayer during the next several months of treatment. God hears all prayers and I am a firm believer in the healing power of prayer. I also believe that the more the prayers, the greater the blessing.
Joe will continue actively in the Alumni Association activities during therapy. He is again chairing the golf tournament for this year as well as other responsibilities. If you wish, you may leave messages of encouragement on this web site or contact Joe directly
Joe, We are sorry to hear that you are having some health issues. I know you are going to do well with the treatments. One way to beat the enemy is to meet him head-on. Good luck!
Bill W.