tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65113282011-04-21T11:29:09.979-07:00Hello. Welcome to my Blog. I will use this form of communication to keep all my family, friends and others who are interested in my life experiences living with cancer up to date. I have been battling inflammatory breast cancer since May 2003. Every day I pray "May I be a blessing to you in each word I write today!" Please subscribe to my Blog by entering your email address in the subscribe box located in the right column below my book.David Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05698646037478939488noreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511328.post-1146895871102176952006-05-05T23:06:00.000-07:002006-05-05T23:15:40.966-07:00

Theresa “Terri” Lynne Gray1961 – 2006Theresa “Terri” Lynne Gray passed away Sunday, April 30, 2006 after a 35 month battle against inflammatory breast cancer at her home in Lompoc with her husband and mother by her side. She was 44 years of age.Born December 28, 1961 in Redwood City, California to Robert and Susan Julian, Terri was a graduate of Sonora Union High School. She served in the US Army

David Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05698646037478939488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511328.post-1146422295975323732006-04-30T11:38:00.000-07:002007-05-12T23:01:04.190-07:00

It is with a great deal of sadness that we announce that Terri passed away this morning. She put up a valiant fight but is now resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Viewing will be Wednesday, May 3, 2006 from 4-7 p.m. at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, 123 North “A” St. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 11 a.m. – Trinity Church of the Nazarene at 500 E

David Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05698646037478939488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511328.post-1145632561393616992006-04-21T08:16:00.000-07:002006-04-27T19:29:06.530-07:00

Dear friends and family,The last time Terri wrote you was on April 3, 2006. For many days now I have hoped she would have the strength to compose a letter to you. As the days have gone by, it's clear that she is not going to be able to do that any time soon. So it is I, David, sending this message to you.Terri has had some good days recently. More of her family and friends from across the nation

David Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05698646037478939488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511328.post-1144101153871360262006-04-03T14:50:00.000-07:002006-04-03T14:52:33.886-07:00

Good afternoon,Thank you ALL so much for your patience. I know my e-mails are getting farther between, and that silence brings with it so many questions. But before I begin to share where I'm at right now, I just wanted to begin with my thanks to you all. Your outpouring of love, caring and compassion truly have sustained me through this portion of my journey through cancerland. How blessed I am!

David Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05698646037478939488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511328.post-1143251146138602432006-03-24T17:45:00.000-08:002006-03-25T10:36:54.613-08:00

Hello friends and family,It's Friday, and I realize I haven't written to you since my Wednesday update a week ago. I apologize. It's been quite hectic here...lots of emotional ups and downs. Now, I think everyone has allowed my news to sink in, they're doing ok. As you read this, I hope you're ok, too. I've had such an awesome time with the Lord this past week. He has been my refuge, my strength

David Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05698646037478939488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511328.post-1142482802603137572006-03-15T20:17:00.000-08:002006-03-15T20:20:45.600-08:00

Dear Family and Friends,I hope you're having a wonderful week so far. As you all know, each day is a treasure to me, and especially today, I am reminded of the treasure of the day. Dr. Lossing called me in today for an appointment and to talk about my prognosis. He advised me that my red blood counts along with my platelets were lowered by the first dosage of Doxil, so I took a Procrit injection

David Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05698646037478939488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511328.post-1141832802748758812006-03-08T07:46:00.000-08:002006-03-08T08:09:59.833-08:00

Hello to all,Wow...another e-mail so soon, huh? Just wanted you to know what went on over the weekend. Unfortunately, I had a rough time over the weekend with low-grade fever, pain, aches, etc. I thought I was coming down with something, and e-mailed Dr. Lossing. But he didn't e-mail me back....I found out he was out of town. Anyway, by Sunday night, the pain was getting pretty intense, so I

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Hello dear ones,I imagine you're all curious as to how Wednesday's chemo went...and how I'm doing now. I needed to give it a few days just to know what to say. First of all, the chemo lasted 5 hours, and seemed to take forever. But Dr. Lossing took every precaution to keep me from having any reactions, which...looking back now, I do appreciate. He decided to put a small butterfly IV in the back

David Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05698646037478939488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511328.post-1140845749269343132006-02-24T21:35:00.000-08:002006-02-25T08:39:27.770-08:00

Dearest family and friends,I cannot tell you how very blessed I was by your outpouring of responses upon receipt of my request for prayer early this morning. I slept well last night after sending out my request. And now I have something awesome to share with you about my appointment.But first, before we left for my appointment, we had the pleasure of having our dear friends, Linda, Cam and

David Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05698646037478939488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511328.post-1140801068465612482006-02-24T09:03:00.000-08:002006-02-25T08:40:23.670-08:00

Well, I'm sure you're wondering why on earth I'm typing out a letter at 12:10 a.m. on Friday, but it's because I feel an urgent need to call on you for prayer. After I send this, I'm heading for bed, but I feel I'll sleep better once I've sent it out.As you know, I'm down to just one possibility for a chemo drug, unless Dr. Lossing comes back with a miracle drug from the conference, or the blood

David Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05698646037478939488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511328.post-1140470973901787652006-02-20T12:30:00.000-08:002006-02-20T13:29:33.933-08:00

Good morning all,Just wanted share my newest experience with you all, since you're such an awesome part of my life. My parents have been here for the weekend, and just left a few minutes ago. Dad's birthday is coming up on March 1st, and I wanted to send his gift with my mom so she could take it back with her today. Unfortunately, my pain level increases with each step I take, so walking any

David Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05698646037478939488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511328.post-1140189380106789822006-02-17T07:07:00.000-08:002006-02-17T07:16:20.123-08:00

Hello friends and family,I hope you're enjoying this wonderful week. I certainly am. There's just something about the holiday of Valentine's Day that brings forth people's love and kindness. Even if you don't have a special "love interest," there are so many to love around us, that we smile more and pass around sweets and thoughtful cards. Of course, just thinking of God's love for us makes me

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