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Football and surgery updates

Happy Friday to all! And now for a brief news update...

I did end up sort of rooting for the Sooners last night, to no avail. Florida victory it was...24-14. Gotta love that Floriday quarterback, Tim Tebow. Great attitude, lots of guts and athletic ability.

Poor Sooners...bleh. Whatever. They will probably be in five more national championship games before the Cowboys even might possibly get one shot.

And on the home front: My surgery is scheduled for next Thursday, January 15th. Not the day I had hoped for as I wanted early next week, but oh well. It's on the books, and I'm ready to do it.

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  1. hollybfJanuary 9, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    So you decided to go ahead with the surgery--I guess I 'll get the scoop tomorrow. Thanks for sort of rooting for the Sooners...Sam Bradford is also a great athlete and person...

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    Holly...if Sam Bradford was that great of an athlete he would have taken his tiara off last night long enough to play a little football. Go Cowboys!

    Mommy... I think you're gonna get the cancer this time :)

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  3. UnknownJanuary 10, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Now girls....football season is over. To your corners!

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  4. Kate BurtonJanuary 12, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Just wanted you to know I'm cheering you on for Thursday! Sending good thoughts your way.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    Thanks, Aftercancer! I appreciate your good thoughts and cheering. :)

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