Family
Thursday 19 March 2009
- Happy Birthday Dianne! - Today is a very special day. Today is my wife's birthday. What can I say about Dianne that many of you do not already know. You know what a loving person she is and that she would go to almost... (12:14 | 0 Comments)
Thursday 12 February 2009
- Magic Line in the Sand - From time to time you find yourself drawing a number in the sand. Which ever it may be about age, weight, money, it is a number that has real meaning and value to you. I founf a line where I... (10:17 | 0 Comments)
Sunday 8 February 2009
- Its Good to be Home - It is so nice to be at home and able to heal here. Although I find it is harder to manage what I eat. I wanted Sonic tonight so Dianne bought me a hamburger tots and a lemon-berry slush. The... (21:06 | 0 Comments)
Friday 6 February 2009
- Change in Latitude is a Change in Attitude - I am out of the ICU and into a new room. That sounded good until I got here. This is not a private room. The guy next to me had surgery today and is in recovery. His IV is going... (07:59 | 1 Comments)
Wednesday 4 February 2009
- Boom Boom Out Go The Lights - Well today's the day. My surgery is on tap for this morning at 7:30am. I got up at 3:40am so Dianne and I could get ready to leave the house by 5am to make it to the hospital by 6am.... (04:49 | 3 Comments)
Monday 2 February 2009
- Surgery Date and Time Finally Set in Stone - My surgery date has been as erratic as the weather has been the last few months. Last week I was told that it was going to be Monday (Today) 02/02/09. Then on Wednesday last week I got a call saying... (11:35 | 0 Comments)
Thursday 29 January 2009
- Surgery Information - Welcome to the new readers to Stumpff.net. I've had a lot of people asking about what is going on and why I am having surgery. First let me send this word of warning to the new reader of Stumpff.net. What... (12:29 | 3 Comments)
Thursday 22 January 2009
- HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTI!!!!!! - It is January 22nd 2009! That means it is the 10th annual Christiana Day!!!! This day in history, Christi was born. Happy Birthday, Sweety! I hope and pray that it will be a good day for you and that you... (07:59 | 0 Comments)
Wednesday 21 January 2009
- This Week - This week is a good week so far. Monday was a little rough. I worked about a half day. By 2:30 in the afternoon I could hardly walk my body was so tired. I went to lunch with the guys... (20:28 | 1 Comments)
Monday 19 January 2009
- Anointing of Oil and Laying of Hands - Tonight the elders and David came to anoint my head with oil, lay hands on me, and pray for the healing Power of Christ. It is humbling and amazing to be in the presence of the Holy Spirit. I know... (22:47 | 0 Comments)
Sunday 18 January 2009
- Today - Today was a good day. I went to church and saw many good friends. That was comforting. Thank you all for the prayers and encouragement. There are truly some very good people at East Bartlesville Christian Church! I seemed to... (20:20 | 0 Comments)
Friday 16 January 2009
- Oops, I Forgot - I forgot to put in what I found out today at the eye doctor's. It is the tumor, it makes me forget thing. I know this because I spent 6 whole minutes googling pituitary tumor and memory loss with no... (15:14 | 1 Comments)
- Done For Now Anyway - What a week! I've had more needles shoved in my arms than an average pin chusion. It's been a very tiring and trying week. I had the adrenline test MRI,eye tests,EKG,and a visual field test. Ihave an appointment with a... (14:01 | 0 Comments)
Wednesday 14 January 2009
- I Remember This Feeling - Last night I started on the drug that makes me sick. I remember now why I hate this drug so much. The pill is no bigger that this letter "U" but it is pwoerful! Within 2 hours of taking it... (12:51 | 4 Comments)
Tuesday 13 January 2009
- And the results are in... - So 3 tests down and atleast 2 more to go. I've had a blood test, MRI, and an echocardiogram in less than a week. The blood test show the hormone that the tumor produces is high, the hormones that the... (19:36 | 0 Comments)
Thursday 8 January 2009
- Results from Today's Doctor's Visit - Well it was just as I expected things to go today. I got a firm lecture from the doctor about getting off my meds and not going to see him. Side Note: Why do doctors belittle you about not coming... (10:48 | 0 Comments)
Tuesday 6 January 2009
- The Tumor Turns Ugly - Since February 2008 I’ve been having some headaches. This is nothing new. I had headaches in 2000 but that was taken care of in 2000. When the original headaches started the culprit was bounce back from analgesics which is a... (14:07 | 0 Comments)
Sunday 13 July 2008
Tuesday 16 October 2007
- And So It Begins... - Shrouded in darkness I stumbled through the house and out the door. My journey of six states in 3 days begins. I am off to offer training for many people at our Trainer Refinery in Philadelphia, PA. The refinery is... (04:39 | 1 Comments)
Monday 1 October 2007
- Trey's Progress - It has been a couple days. Sorry for no quick update over the weekend. It was busy. I have downloaded all the photos from the surgery. You can view them by clicking here. I have to warn you. Some of... (14:59 | 4 Comments)
Friday 28 September 2007
- Home Sweet Home - Man! It is SO good to be home!!! I miss the care the nursing staff gave us but there is nothing like the friendly confinds of our house. Trey slept in my recliner and I slept on the couch. The... (09:50 | 1 Comments)
Thursday 27 September 2007
- Houston, The Trey Bird Has Landed - Trey has arrived! We are now home. He walked in the house with so assistance. He even climbed the stairs. We offered to carry him but he wanted to do it himself. I have to go get his meds but... (15:36 | 3 Comments)
- Home, Home Again. I Like To Be There Wiith My Friends. - A little Pink Floyd for your Thursday afternoon drive home. That should be on the radio this afternoon as we get to bring Trey home. We still have to walk and we have the parting stuff for the exit of... (12:05 | 1 Comments)
- Happy Birthday Gaga! - Happy Birthday to my Mom. What a day. She is spending it on her back because she had a shot that knocked her out. Happy Birthday and enjoy what you can!! Jay... (08:00 | 0 Comments)
Wednesday 26 September 2007
- Evening Two - The nurse on duty tonight just took Trey off the IV. They left the pick line in just in case. We are waiting for more meds to keep him from getting sick. It is Zofran. He will get the lortab... (19:49 | 1 Comments)
- Visitors - 9/25 Kyle Worley Juanell and Kayla Castleberry Ron, Joyce, & RaNee Stumpff Steve & Betty Ann Tomilson 9/26 Ron, Joyce, & RaNee Stumpff Scott Davis... (19:49 | 0 Comments)
- Doctor's Visit 9/26 9:00PM - The doctor has just came in to see Trey. The doctor is a bit concerned about the swelling in that it could swell so much that it could pop some stitches. It hasn't so far. He said that if he... (19:49 | 0 Comments)
- Balloons - Thank you to whomever sent the balloons. There was not a card attached so I do not know who sent them. Trey likes them but balloons really bother him. His sister torments him with balloons so he doesn't care a... (17:47 | 0 Comments)
- Sleep - Its funny to look at a room full of people sleeping. Trey got back in to bed after making a LONG trip to the bathroom door. The nurse charges in every so often making as much noise as possible. We... (15:46 | 2 Comments)
- Up and At 'Em - Trey got up out of bed with a little assistance and is now sitting in a chair. He got in the chair and went back to sleep. He'd been laying the same way for 24 hours. So it is good... (15:11 | 2 Comments)
- Long Night - Even Longer Morning - It was a very long night. I had night duty. I stayed up until 5AM this morning. He slept almost all night. He woke up around 3AM and we had a nice long talk. I had to call the nurses... (09:10 | 3 Comments)
Tuesday 25 September 2007
- It's Done but not Over - Trey's surgery only lasted about an hour and a half. We spent the majority of the time in recovery. We've moved to his room. If you are coming to visit we are in 754. He's been sick. While writting this... (14:21 | 0 Comments)
- Trey's Surgery - Trey went to surgery around 1:45. The 0R called and said that the actual surgery started at 2:15. It should last around 2 and a half to 3 hours. More Later Bird... (14:21 | 0 Comments)
Monday 24 September 2007
- Trey's Surgery - I just wanted to let everyone know about Trey’s surgery tomorrow. He is going to have his upper gum corrected from the cleft that he has had since birth. He has already had his lip and pallet corrected from the... (10:39 | 1 Comments)
Saturday 10 June 2006
- William Ralph Davis - William Ralph Davis, 84, retired service manager, 45 years for Truck Parts and Equipment, Inc., died Saturday, June 10, 2006. Visitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at Downing & Lahey Mortuary East. Service will be Tuesday, June... (09:55 | 1 Comments)
Monday 3 April 2006
- Last Week’s Happenings - Once there was Daddy Tomato, Momma Tomato, and Baby Tomato. They decided to go for a walk in the park one day. As they strolled along little Baby Tomato liked to watch the bugs and smell the flowers and time... (16:31 | 0 Comments)
Thursday 23 March 2006
- Ponca Deal - I had a good interview with the guys in Ponca City on Tuesday. That was the first time I had been to the Ponca City refinery. Nice facilities. I am glad I got to go. I think they could go... (10:21 | 0 Comments)
Wednesday 22 March 2006
- Tumor Update - As you know this tumor sits on the pituitary gland and cause a hormone to be released. This hormone is called prolactin. This is a hormone that is normally found in pregnant women or post pregnant women which causes... (18:41 | 0 Comments)
Monday 20 March 2006
- Glenn Beck - Glenn talked today about the movie "Failure to Launch". This movie is about someone still living with their parents at the age of 34. I can't say that if I was without a wife and kids then I probably would... (19:12 | 0 Comments)
Sunday 19 March 2006
- Dianne's Birthday Party Part 2 - We ate at Carrabba's tonight! Oh my gosh! That place is awesome!! I was stuffed on calamari, bread, and salad by the time my dinner arrived. I ate half of it tonight and I will have the other half for... (22:26 | 1 Comments)
Saturday 18 March 2006
- Birthday Party Part 1 - Tonight was a fun night with Dianne and her grandparents, RH and Jean Geurin. We went to the new place on Frank Phillips called Saints Bar and Grill. They have steaks and seafood. Finally a place that has good crawfish... (21:17 | 1 Comments)
Thursday 16 March 2006
- Changes - My head is spinning. I interviewed with SAP support on Monday. I will find out my fate on that next Wednesday. But first I am going to Ponca City for an interview for downstream technology. That will mean a raise... (22:32 | 1 Comments)
Wednesday 15 March 2006
- Dianne - Dianne's birthday is coming up on Sunday. I can't believe that it has been 10 years that we have been married. I met her when she was 19. She was such a little girl. What a woman she has become.... (19:18 | 1 Comments)
Thursday 27 October 2005
- Wow! Long time no type... - It has been a few months. Sorry. I have been well, recluse. I have had a lot going on with football and I am playing drums at church and that has kept me pretty busy. I also bought an Xbox... (21:20 | 0 Comments)
Friday 20 May 2005
- Shoes - There seems to be an interest in shoes on my site. So lets have it. How many shoes is too many? What is the maximum amount of shoes for men and what is the max for women? What is the... (11:33 | 7 Comments)
Sunday 8 May 2005
- Angus Dei - What a day of worship! I know it is Mother's Day but I want to share a song that I has been in my heart today. Trey sang Angus Dei Third Day style last night so I was in the... (13:06 | 1 Comments)
Wednesday 20 April 2005
- "Wow! That is a big mountain!" ~ Sir Edmond Hillary - As you know I have a tumor on my pituitary gland and the new alone leads down a scary path (see Story). Finding out about what the tumor does and how it affects my body can be overwhelming. The effects... (10:15 | 2 Comments)
Wednesday 6 April 2005
- Welcome Nathaniel "Nate" Jeaux Becker!! - Congratulations to Myles and Delphine Becker. This morning about 2:05pm Nathaniel "Nate" Jeaux Becker was born. He weights in at 9lbs 1.5oz 22 inches and head is 14 inches. He is a beautiful baby boy (see the pictures). Myles says... (09:05 | 0 Comments)
- Today is one of those days... - I have my good days and my bad days. I think today is one of those bad days. We have had some large storms blow through and that is making my leg hurt. My head has been hurting on and... (08:44 | 0 Comments)
Wednesday 23 March 2005
- Mein Kamph - Here is a look into my head. What is going on up there? No, RaNée, it is not a little hamster on the wheel. There are more thoughts than just that little hamster. Several people have asked me, “How can... (14:06 | 1 Comments)