12/24/06
Merry Christmas to everyone! I've been staying real busy with work all month. I'm off until next year, which is nice. Jesse and I are at Susan Kanode's place near Ft. Worth. Susan gave Jesse and I the best Christmas present I've ever had. It was a hat she had made with Shane's autograph on the front, along with his years and the quote "Nothin But Try" that Corey Navarre and I came up with to put on the stickers all the bull riders wore during the PBR Finals. The back of the hat says "Philippians 4:13", which was Shane's favorite verse. Thank you Susan, you have no idea how much that present means to me! We will be going over to Bob Tallman's place for Christmas tomorrow. We'll then head up to my ranch in Tupelo, OK for the week. Our dad is driving down there from Denver on Wednesday. We don't have a lot planned other than spending time together. It's tough to get together as often as we all would like since all of us live in different parts of the country.
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Be careful and enjoy the time with your families!
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.
12/10/06
I hope everyone had a great weekend! We got back from Las Vegas on Wednesday night. As always, it was a great time. I even came back with more money than I went out there with, so that was nice. The memorial round on Tuesday night was really neat. Prior to the rodeo, they honored the 9 cowboys/cowgirls that passed during the year. Shane was the last one they honored. It was pretty emotional, but really special. To top it off, Dustin Elliott won the round that night. He and Shane traveled together when Shane was in remission. At the buckle presentation after the rodeo, Bob Tallman had our dad, Jesse and I get on stage with Dustin. It was really cool.
The church service we went to was also really good. The guest speaker was Rocket Ishmail. He was a wide receiver for Notre Dame who went on to play in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys. Jesse and I ate lunch with him, Cody Custer, Jennifer Smith and a few others afterwards. I also had a chance to talk with Clyde and Elsie Frost there. They are Lane Frost's parents. I told them that we donated Lane's shirt they gave for Shane's benefit bull riding to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund to auction off. They were very happy to hear that.
Susan Kanode and I are also putting together a bucking bull semen auction with the help of Nate Morrison from The Breeder's Connection. The Breeder's Connection is the eBay of the bucking bull business. The website is www.thebreedersconnection.com. The sale is to raise money for the Shane Drury Scholarship. Susan received a lot of commitments from several stock contractors, which is going to help raise money. Our goal is to raise enough money to give at least one scholarship away at the CNFR every year forever. We will also be auctioning off a bronze of Shane riding that a friend's mom sculpted this year. The sale will be during the last two weeks of February. I will keep everyone update as it gets closer.
Everything else is going good. I hope you all have a great week. And, don't forget to smile, it makes things much better!!
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Proverbs 15:16 Better a little fear with the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.
11/26/06
BOOMER SOONER!!!!
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I drove over to Corey Navarre's mother's house for a good ole Cajun Thanksgiving. I ate well and had a great time. I'm sure thankful that they invited me over. Jesse and our dad spent the last week hunting up in South Dakota. They filled their tags, but someone else had to shoot their deer. It sounds like I rubbed off on Jesse and he missed one! You always knew when I was shooting because it sounded like World War 3! It's probably an understatement to say I was a little trigger happy!
I'm making a little progress with the videos. The sound guy at Shane's service emailed me and offered to burn the videos for the cost of the DVDs. My goal is to have them mailed to everyone before Christmas.
I'm heading to Las Vegas next weekend for the NFR. Jesse and our dad will be going out there as well. The Memorial Round is on Tuesday night, December 5th. During that time, they pay tribute to everyone that passed this year that was involved in rodeo.
I hope you all have a great week!
God Bless,
Chad Drury
James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
11/20/06
I hope you all had a great weekend. My weekend was pretty good. I relaxed on Saturday and went to church on Sunday. The message yesterday was really good. The pastor talked about being thankful and complaining. He said that people complain about their problems but fail to realize that problems happen because you complain. It's really true and helps put a perspective on things. He also talked about how things may be tough and challenging, but you can find good in every situation.
I planned on getting the video of Shane's service copied this weekend. I went to Fed Ex Kinkos and they wanted to charge me $13 for the DVD and $8 for the audio. Multiply that by 150 and surely you can understand why I am not going that route. I talked to a gentleman yesterday that manages a production company in Houston. He is going to try and help me out. If all else fails, I'll go by a multi disk burner for a couple hundred bucks and do it myself. I have to work on Friday, so I'll be in Houston all weekend making copies if plan B fails.
Another exciting thing I'd like to share. Our dad will be writing a book on Shane's life. He is going to call it "Nothin' But Try, The Shane Drury Story". He is hoping to have it finished by the end of next year. I will keep you updated on that. I'm sure I'll be asking a lot of you to share some special moments you had with Shane to get to our dad in the near future. Have a great week. Like Shane always says, remember to smile!
God Bless,
Chad Drury
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
11/15/06
After a very challenging all day meeting with my Vice President in Tampa on Monday, I went back to work today. I honestly wasn't sure what I wanted to do after I left Tampa. Today was much better than I had expected. Everyone welcomed me back with open arms. It sounds like I'll be in Houston for a while. Hopefully, I'll get to move to the Dallas area one of these days. I'd then only be an hour and a half away from my ranch.
I will be making a bunch of copies of the video we played at Shane's service this weekend. It looks like I'll be sending out over 100 of them. A lot of you inquired about the cost. I have no idea what the cost is. I'll let you all know after this weekend. If you would like, you can send some money for the cost. It's not a big deal though, since it shouldn't be too much.
I hope you all are having a great week. Don't forget to smile, it makes the day a lot better when you do!
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Proverbs 15:13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.
11/12/06
Well, I finally made it back to Houston. I dropped Jesse off at the airport to fly back to Rapid City. We had a good weekend hanging out together. We unloaded all of Shane's stuff at my ranch in Oklahoma on Thursday. We then went to the youth world finals bull riding in Shawnee. Cord took some bulls to it. Included in the load of bulls were the two bulls that Cord and I are partnered on. One of them threw the kid off pretty quick and the other they won 2nd on. He was a little fat and slow. We hung out there until Saturday, then headed to Dallas to watch the Tour Finale with Susan Kanode. We got to see a lot of people we haven't seen in a while, which was nice. We headed to Houston this morning. I pulled off the interstate to take Jesse to the airport and received one heck of a welcome to Houston present. An older lady didn't see me along side of her and she turned into me. The entire right side of my car is messed up. Noboby was hurt, which is a good thing. My car is still driveable, but they had to tow her pickup. I'm flying to Tampa, Florida in the morning for work. I am meeting with my Vice President to go over things. Wish me luck! I hope you all have a great week. As Shane always says, don't forget to smile!!
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Philippians 2:12-13 ...continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
11/8/06
WOW, what an awesome tribute to Shane we had last night! I would like to thank everyone who came to the middle of nowhere Nebraska to celebrate Shane's life with us. I know a lot of you wanted to attend, but couldn't make it. If you would like a copy of the video that was played at the service, please go to the Contact Page on Shane's site and email me your address. When I get back to Houston, I'll get a bunch of copies made and mail them out. I will also continue to keep Shane's website going. Thank you all for all the prayers and support.
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
10/31/06
Memorial Services for Shane will be at Faith Community Church in O'Neill, Nebraska (151 N. 10th Street) on Tuesday, November 7th at 6PM.
I would like to thank everyone for their prayers. Although I never dreamed that I would lose my best friend at such a young age, I know he is in a better place. I'd much rather have him be my guardian angel than suffer. If I end up being half the man he was, I'll be in good shape. When Shane took his last breath, our dad, Jesse and I were holding him tight. He has truly made me a better person through this and more importantly, brought me closer to the Lord. He now has the best seat in the house to finish cheering all our buddies on at the PBR Finals.
God Bless,
Chad Drury
This verse was the very first verse Shane posted when he started this website.
Ps. 34:8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
10/31/06
Shane passed away early this morning. I just read the letter he wrote about a month ago. He told me not to read it until he was gone. This is what he wrote: "Let people know I am at peace, to keep smiling and to always keep God close to your hearts."
We will update everyone on his funeral arrangements when we get things figured out.
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
10/29/06
I hope everyone is having a good weekend. The weather has been really nice the last couple of days. Shane had a pretty good day yesterday. We had his oxygen down to 16 lpm for several hours, which is the lowest we've had it for quite a while. He'll get short of breath when he coughs and we'll bump it up. He didn't feel like reading, so he asked me to read to him last night before he went to bed. I read him the book of James. Today is going pretty good. He's been having rough mornings with his breathing for the last several weeks. Today has been one of his better mornings. Cord and Corey didn't have very good luck the first 2 rounds of the PBR Finals. Today is a new day and we're hoping they turn it around.
God Bless,
Chad Drury
James 1:4-6 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
10/27/06
We made it home, PTL!! Shane is extremely happy to be home. We had his oxygen at 26 lpm before we left the hospital and his O2 level was at 96%. At home, I have him on 20 lpm and his sats are at 98%!! We're only using two concentrators right now. We have an extra one on standby along with 2 liquid reservoirs. I have his schedule already typed up on a spreadsheet so we don't miss any of his meds. He gets some sort of meds at 12AM, 2AM, 6AM, 10AM, 12PM, 2PM, 6PM and 10PM. I won't have to wake him up if he's sleeping at 12AM and 12PM though. That is when he gets his Zofran. The other times he gets his breathing treatment along with other meds. Shane already has the DVD player set to record the first round of the PBR Finals tonight. We're rooting for our good friends, Corey Navarre and Cord McCoy. I hope you all have a great weekend.
God Bless,
Chad Drury
James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
10/27/06
Well, if everything works out, Shane will get to watch the PBR Finals tonight in his own home! We found a company in Norfolk, a little over an hour away, that will be bringing Shane 2 liquid oxygen reservoirs along with a 10 liter concentrator. We should be getting the other 2 concentrators from my company delivered today. Once we get confirmation that the concentrators were delivered, we'll switch Shane over to his home infusion pump and head home. I would personally like to thank the nurses at this hospital for going above and beyond to help take care of Shane and get him home. I'd also like to thank the following individuals with the company I work for (CareMax Medical Resources): Brian Wynne (President), Bob LeBeau (Vice President) and Todd Ringeisen (National Director of Respiratory). They have done more to support us than I ever expected. I truly appreciate them allowing me to take off as much time as needed to take care of my best friend. We also appreciate all the support of our friends and family. Thanks and hopefully my next message will be from Shane's house!
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Romans 5:3-5 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
10/26/06
Well, we're still stuck in the hospital due to the local medical equipment company not wanting to cooperate. The company I work for is shipping 2 concentrators to Shane's house tomorrow directly from the manufacturer. We have another concentrator at the house already, so all we really need is to have the local company fill Shane's two liquid reservoirs and we'll be set. His home IV supplies came to the hospital today. If we can get Shane's liquid filled tomorrow, we'll be getting out of here and going home. Shane had a pretty rough morning, but is doing pretty good now. He is still on a high flow of oxygen. Right now he's taking a nap with Daisy (Chip brought her up to the hospital). Nothing else going on here. Have a good night.
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe the he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
10/25/06
Shane had a pretty good day today. He was up a lot more than he has been. We're still in the hospital and he's really bummed out about that. The medical equipment company refused to give us 3 oxygen concentrators due to what they consider liability reasons. I had a pretty heated conversation with the owner of the company about it. I manage a medical equipment company in Houston and know that we can make it happen with a little creativity. Since they refused, we went to plan B. We tried putting him on a CPAP with oxygen. The highest amount of oxygen you can bleed into a CPAP is 15 lpm. We tried it and got his O2 level to 89%, which is manageable. The only problem is that when he coughs, he needs more oxygen and we can't get him more through the CPAP. When he's not coughing, he needs about 22 lpm of oxygen to keep his sats above 88%. We can manage to get him there with one concentrator and his liquid reservoirs. Again, we need something on backup when he starts to cough and his sats drop. I'm going to have the nurse call the company back in the morning and see if they can get us one more concentrator. That will give us an additional 10 lpm of oxygen for backup when he gets to coughing. Hopefully they will help us out. If not, I'll have a concentrator shipped from my office in Houston. His home infusion pump and meds are being delivered to the hospital in the morning. So, as long as Shane doesn't get any worse and we can get that extra O2 concentrator, we will try going home. Shane was really upset today because he couldn't go home. I ensured him that it's not a lack of effort and I'll find a way to make it happen. I told him what my plans are for tomorrow, and he felt better. He will be much more comfortable at home. To top it off, he'll even get to spend some time with Daisy. Thanks for all the prayers. Shane truly appreciates all the support.
There is one thing I'd like to share with everyone. The other night, Corey Navarre and his wife, Melissa, were up here to visit. Shane was having a really hard time and Corey asked him if he still thought God was good. Without even thinking about it, Shane told him that he still believed that God is good with all his heart. Talk about keeping the faith!
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning man from the snares of death.
10/24/06
We had a pretty rough night last night. Shane started getting really bad pains in his chest that wouldn't go away. We had the nurse give him some extra morphine and Ativan to calm him down. After about five minutes, he said he's tired of crying and wanted to watch a funny movie. The nurse brought us Shrek 2 to watch. After about an hour, he started feeling much better and played our dad in a few games of cribbage. The rest of the night went good. Shane woke up and felt alright for a while. The chest pains came back shortly afterwards so we had to get him more morphine and Ativan. That did the trick and he's feeling good again. Shane said he wants to go home so we are making arrangements for getting there. We are going to find a company in the morning that can supply us with an infusion pump along with morphine and Ativan so we can make the chest pains go away if they come back. Hopefully they won't though. Shane's been up for a few hours now, which is the longest he's been awake at one time since we've been in the hospital. I hope everyone's having a great week. Please continue to pray for us.
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Isiah 40:29-31 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, the will walk and not be faint.
10/23/06
We are still in the hospital. Shane's oxygen hasn't gotten any better and it's getting harder for him to breathe. He was extremely difficult to understand yesterday due to him being on all the medications. I had them change up his naseau medication last night since we thought that was what was kicking his butt. This morning, he sounded much better and seemed to be closer to reality. The doctor came in and checked on him this morning as well. He and I had a conversation about things. He told me that he didn't think Shane was going to make it this long and that it's just a matter of days. We're still not giving and hope you all don't either. Thank you for all your prayers, and please keep it up.
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Psalm 6:2 Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am faint; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are in agony.
10/21/06
Unfortunately, we are back in the hospital. Shane's O2 level dropped rapidly throughout the night last night. I had him up to 22 lpm and he was only at 88% oxygen earlier today. 22 is the highest I could get him, so we had to get him to the hospital. It took some outside the box thinking to get him that high since his concentrator only goes up to 10 lpm, but we made it happen. He's still not done fighting, so please don't give up on him. We just need to pray for the good Lord to get him over this little hump so we can get back home. That's all I know for now.
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Proverbs 19:23 The fear of the Lord leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
10/19/06
Shane hasn't gotten out of bed very much the last couple of days so he hasn't been able to give any updates. I think he just did a little too much a few days ago. I told him that I was going to update his site for him since it's been a while. He then told me that he is starting to feel a little better. We are still having challenges getting his oxygen under control. He is eating and drinking really good, which is a plus. The Chatter Vox that we got for him helps out tremendously. He just puts the headphone on and straps the amplifier around his waste and he is good to go! It even works for him on the phone. I would really like to take his bicycle horn and throw it out the door. He gets a little frisky and honks that darn thing just to see what we are doing. It is really helpful though. He has us trained pretty good. He honks and we come running to him! Our cousin Rachele flew in the other day from Pennsylvania to spend a few days with us. It's always good to see her. I sure hope she's a better cook than me! I hope you all are having a great week. Please continue to pray for Tid (that's his nickname our Grandad gave him when he was little).
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Hebrews 6:10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.
10/16/06
Today is one of those days that I feel full of life, full of God's love. Wow, what a feeling!! My Monday official weigh-in was 118, so I am staying stable if not gaining a touch. I have been able to walk around a bit without using the wheelchair, which is a blessing in its own. My breathing seems to be a little better today also. PTL!! I still can't talk much let alone yell if I need help with something so my dad got me a loud bike horn to get everyone's attention. It seems to be woking pretty good so far. Tomorrow I am getting a chatter vox that will magnify my voice so people can hear me. I really get kind of frustrated when people can't understand me, but I understand. That's all for now.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.
10/15/06
I am home from the hospital, PTL!! Everything they can do at the hospital, we can do here. Since my oxygen needs haven't increased. I pretty sure I will be better off in my own home. Being at home is a much better place for me right now. Daisy was really happy to see me back home. I am still having a hard time talking, which is really frustrating. So, Chad bought me a whistle so they can hear me when I need something or just feel like bugging. I hope everyone had a great weekend and you keep growing for the Lord,through out the week and your life time
God Bless,
Shane Drury
James 1:12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
10/14/06
Well, as you can imagine, we are still in the hospital. Shane got to bed about 4:30 this morning, which is a few hours earlier than he's usually been getting to bed. He's been awake more throughout the day today than he has been in a long time. His voice hasn't been getting better yet. We got him some Ativan, which is an anti-anxiety medicine to help calm him down when he starts coughing and has shortness of breath. We also have extra oxygen on stadby to help him out as well. My hero is still hanging tough. He's got to be one of the toughest men alive. Please continue to pray for Shane.
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Proverbs 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
10/13/06
Early this morning, Shane lost his voice. Initially, we thought he had something stuck in his throat. When he woke up this afternoon, he wanted me to take him to the hospital because he was still having difficulty talking. The doctor did a CT scan of his chest and neck. They didn't find anything in his throat. The doctor informed us that a tumor hit a nerve and damaged his vocal cords which is why he has trouble talking. The CT of his chest wasn't good. The doctor told me that we're in the bottom of the 9th inning. Shane's far from giving up, so it looks like we'll be going into extra innings. We are staying in the hospital for a little while. His oxygen is getting really low, which is making things difficult at the house. Lord willing, we'll get his oxygen under control and get him home in a couple of days. Please continue to pray for Shane, he needs your prayers now more than anything.
God Bless,
Chad Drury
Proverbs 4:18-19 The path of righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.
10/13/06
I have been really struggling to stay awake, which is not much fun at all. I still get to coughing, which in turn makes it really had to breathe. I have also been getting head aches while I cough, not fun!! Things are going to get better we just have to keep believing and live each day the best we can. God is good and he does wonderful things.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Luke 11:5-9 Then he said to them, "suppose one of you has a friend, and he goes to him at midnight and says, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, because a friend of mine on a juorney has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him.' "Then the one inside answers, 'Don't bother me. The door is alreasdy locked, and my children are with me in bed. I can't get up and give you anything.' I tell you, though he will not get up and give him the bread because he is his friend, yet because of the man's boldness he will get up and give hime as much as he needs." So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
10/11/06
It's 11:30pm and my day is just now beginning. I am feeling pretty good right now, but things really get to going up and down. Breathing is still my main problem, please continue to pray for that to get better. Corey Navarre and Casey Drake showed up tonight to spend a few days wtih me. It's always nice to see those guys and very uplifting. Jesse has also been here the last couple of days. So I am getting taken care of pretty well. PTL!!
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Pslam 9:9 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
10/10/06
Well, its about 7:00am and I should be winding down to go to sleep soon. One good thing about staying up all night is I get my bible read quite a bit. I am still having troubles breathing, so Chad pushes me around in the wheel chair most of the time. I am sure blessed to have a big house so I can get around a little. Hope you are having a blessed week and remember to keep a smile on your face. God loves to see you smile.
God Bless,
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Psalm 4:4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
10/09/06
Not a very good day. I finally fell asleep last at about 8am this morning. As you can imagine I slept most of the day. I am finally getting up and going now, its about 9:30pm. My sleeping pattern is really screwed up. Still having trouble breathing, it's just getting really hard. I wieghed in tonight and was tipping the scale at 118 pounds, up from last week. PTL!! I hope all is good for everyone and you have a wonderful week. Keep smiling!!
God Bless,
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Proverbs 3:7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.
10/08/06
My hospital stay wasn't very long. PTL!! They did some chest x-rays to see if I had some fluid that could be drained from my lungs, but there wasn't enough to make it worth doing. The main problems are the tumors that keep growing. I couldn't see my left lung very good, but my right lung has a tumor about the size of a baseball in it. Along with several smaller tumors hanging around. The doctor did give me medicine to help calm me down a little bit, I hope it works. Things can get pretty ornery around here, as you all can probably imagine. Chad and I usually handle things pretty good though. I also got a wheel chair so I don't have to walk around so much. That should really help with my breathing. The hospital didn't really have anything more than I have here at home so we decided to come home. Chad is really turning into one heck of a nurse. I hope you all have a blessed week and always remember Jesus loves you!!
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Proverbs 6:6 Go to the ant you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!
10/08/06
Well, things don't seem to be getting better. I can't make it across the room without stopping to catch my breath. I really get to coughing and fighting for air. So, I am headed up to the hospital. Hopefully we can get things under control there.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Proverbs 15:9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
10/06/06
Not a whole lot going on here. I had a pretty good night. I actually slept really good. PTL!! My oxygen is still running high, but I'm trying to do what I can to get it lower. Just not having much luck. I catch myself fighting for air more often now, which is not any fun at all. I hope you all enjoy your weekend and don't forget to smile.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
1 John 1:6, 8 If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. . . . If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.
10/05/06
What a beautiful day it was here today. PTL!! I needed to do some grocery shopping so I was able to get out a little and enjoy it. I am feeling alright, nothing special though. Doubling my pain medicine has seem to keep the pain away. Hopefully I can drop back down though. I can't really get a grip on my oxygen. Still running pretty high. Every now and then I can lower it but it won't stay down. Please continue to pray and I hope you are all having a wonderful week.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Proverbs 3:3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
10/03/06
Praise the Lord, we got my pain under control tonight and I am feeling a 100% better. PTL!! I just wanted to let you all know things are going better. We had to double my pain medicine, but it seems to be doing the trick. I have even been able to lower my oxygen a little. Thank you all for your prayers!! I want to say thank you to CareMax for giving Chad the time off to help me in my time of need. I'm not sure what I would do without him here, thank you.
God Bless,
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
1 Chron. 16:34 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
10/03/06
I am not doing very good. I am in a lot of pain, that just won't go away. I didn't get much sleep last night at all. Just not much fun. I hope all is good for everyone.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Hebrews 11:6 Without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
10/02/06
I am having a much better day today. PTL!! I wieghed in at 116 pounds. I only lost a pound this week, so maybe next week I will be up a couple. Not a whole not more going on. Chad and I are just hanging out. He has been taking really good care of me. He's not much of a cook, but thanks to friends he doesn't have to worry about that.
God Bless You All,
Shane Drury
Pslam 40:4 Blessed is that man who makes the Lord his trust, and does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
10/01/06
I am having probably one of my worst days. This morning I started throwing up, which was keeping me from being able to breathe. Not a fun feeling at all. I hate having to fight for air, but I fought long enough and finally got some. It's 7:00pm now and I am finally starting to feel a little better. PTL!!! God is good!!
God Bless,
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Galatians 2:16-17 Know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified.
09/30/06
I am feeling a little better today. My chest is still having sharp pains, but I just have to get through it. Especially when I start coughing, which happens pretty often. My food didn't stay down this morning, but things are staying down now. I really have started to hate falling asleep because mornings aren't much fun. I usually get to feeling good about 3:00 or 4:00. Keep smiling, very body loves to see you smile!!
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Ephesians 1:7-8 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence.
09/29/06
The last couple days have not been very good. I'm just not feeling the greatest. Hopefully things will turn around. Today I slept pretty much all day and I am still struggling to stay awake. I am starting to have some sharp pains in my chest, which really hurt when I cough. Other than that things are still rolling along. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and keep on keepin' on.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Mathew 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thrist for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied."
09/27/06
I hope everyone is having a blessed week. I am not doing so hot right now. I can't walk across the room without losing my breath. We bump my oxygen up to 4 1/2 and I still feel like I am fighting for air when I try to walk around. God is good and I hope you all never forget that!!
God Bless,
Your Friend,
The One And Only,
Shane Drury
Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
09/25/06
Things have been going pretty good the last few days. PTL!! My body has been slipping a little though. Today I wieghed in at 117 pounds. Still going in the wrong direction. I've been keeping my oxygen higher lately and my lung are back to sounding terrible. Keep the prayers coming and please don't stop believing!! Don't ever forget Jesus loves you!!
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Psalm 121:7 The Lord will keep you from all harm - he will watch over your life.
09/21/06
Well it is actually about 1:30am on Thursday. I have been having rough mornings, so I kind of don't want to go to bed. I am starting to fade though. I have my treatment at 2:00am, then I will probably crash. God is Good!! The longer I am up and about the better I feel, so I am actually feeling really good right now. I had to get back on my morphine, but it's helping me feel alot better so I don't mind.
I want to thank everyone for all your thoughts and prayers. The support I have been shown is incredible. Thank you so much.
God Bless You All,
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Rom. 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.
09/18/06
I am starting to feel a little better. PTL!! I wieghed in at 121 pounds this morning. I really need to gain a little weight, but atleast I haven't lost any more. I don't have much more I can lose. I already look like a skeleton.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Deut. 6:5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
09/16/06
Things went down hill pretty fast the last couple of days. I ended up staying the night in the hospital last night. I started throwing up all the time and was getting extremely weak. I was able to come home this afternoon and I'm feeling a little better. Hopefully I will continue to get better and can get back wanting to roam around a little. I hope you all are having a good weekend.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Hebrews 10:36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
09/13/06
Physically I am feeling really good. I stopped taking my pain medicine and am doing good so far. PTL!! Emotionally I am shot!! We've had some really nice days lately, which makes it easier for me to get out and about. I hope everyone is having a wonderful week.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Luke 8:17 For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open.
09/12/06
I have been feeling really good the last couple of days. PTL!!! Today I wieghed in at 121 pounds today. Hopefully I will start gaining a little wieght, since I'm feeling and eating better. I am kind of starting to look like stick man, but an extremely good looking stick man. I hope you all have a wonderful week and don't forget to smile!!!
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
09/10/06
Things are going good here at the Drury Ranch. PTL!! We had a little confusion with my oxygen last night. For some reason I thought my oxygen was going, but when I woke up for my treatment at 2am my oxygen was 86%. My oxygen should be in the mid 90's. We found out I turned the oxygen on but forgot to hook the tubing up. So I went without oxygen for about 5 hours. Being without oxygen for that long and still being at 86%, we thought was pretty impressive and shows God is looking after me. PTL!! Usually if I was without oxygen for anytime at all it would drop pretty fast. God is good!!
We have been getting rain since yesterday and it's still raining. I enjoy the rain, love the smell and know we need it but would love to venture outside. I might have to bundle up and go out any way.
God Bless You All,
Shane Drury
Hebrews 12:2-3 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
09/09/06
I had a terrible night, last night. When I finally quit coughing I was able to fall asleep. I am feeling pretty good right now, after I got some rest. Hopefully I can get some food to stay down and things will get even better.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
James 2:24 You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith alone.
09/08/06
Things have not been going very good at all. I can't stop throwing up even though I have nothing to throw up. I am trying to eat but that is a pretty big chore. God loves me and will bring me through this!! I just need a lot of prayers because it is getting tough and frustrating for me. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Remember God loves you!!
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.
09/06/06
Things have been pretty rocky. Part of the day I feel really good, then the other part not so good. I weighed in at 126 pounds this afternoon. I really need to be able to start eating and being able to hold it down would help a lot too. I have been so blessed with all the support I have been getting from family and friends. Thank you so much. God is good!!!
God Bless You All,
The One And Only,
Shane Drury
Proverbs 11:17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
09/03/06
Yesterday was a pretty good day and today is going to be even better. I have been feeling better the last couple days, which is really nice. I've been able to get out of the house and go for little drives around, which is better than nothing. God is good and he loves us very much. I want to thank everyone for thier thoughts and prayers, cards and phone calls, and for those who have brought meals and treats over. Thank you all!!!
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Revelation 2:10 "Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life."
09/01/06
I haven't been feeling very good at all lately. I finally had a night with no pain. I still have to get up every 4 hrs and do breathing treatments but atleast I felt farely good. I figured out I can't lay completely flat, so I am now sleeping in the recliner. Today will be a good day!!! I hope you all enjoy your long weekend.
God Bless,
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Psalm 25:10 All ways of the Lord are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant.
08/28/06
Things have been pretty up and down throughout the last few days, but I'm still holding on strong. I haven’t been doing a whole lot, just hanging around the house. I try to get outside and get some fresh air when I'm feeling good. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You All,
Shane Drury
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
08/25/06
I haven't been feeling the greatest the last couple of days. Hopefully things will start to improve this weekend. Not much going on around the house, although I did shoot a coyote out my back door this morning. That is always fun!! I hope you all enjoy your weekend.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Psalm 143:8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
08/22/06
It is so nice to sleep in my own bed!!! PTL!! It's good to be home. Not able to venture out just yet but atleast I'm home. Things are going good and I am feeling pretty good also. I hope everyone is having a good week.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Psalm 37:3-5 Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him.
08/21/06
Yesterday was a good day. I was taken off my morphine pump and started taking it orally. The switch went smoothly. PTL!! I figure if I could start oral pain medicine that would be one less machine to take care of at home. I will be headed home today whenever we get all the arrangements taken care of (meds, equipment, etc). Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!
08/19/06
I am feeling pretty good today. As long as things continue to get better—and they will—I plan on going home sometime next week, where I will be continuing the morphine pump, oxygen, and breathing treatments. God is good and he has really been hanging around in O’Neill, Ne. A few more visitors arrived and a few more left today. It sure has been nice to see everyone. I just wish it was under different circumstances. It's nice to know you're loved by so many people. Thanks to everyone who has sent flowers, cards, candy & snacks.
God Bless you all and I hope you're having a great weekend.
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
08/18/06
I finally got it lined up so I can update my website out of my room. I want to start out by thanking everyone who has made the trip to see me. Even the old washed up bull rider from Wickenburg, AZ "CC Rider." I really appreciate it. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I feel like I am fairing well. God has really shown His presence in O'Neill, NE.
God Bless You All,
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
1 John 5:12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.
08/l7/06
Thanks to all of you for faithfully praying and caring for/about Shane. He is still hanging in there!! He looked awfully pale this evening, but still took a tour outside this morning and again this evening. He and his visitors (of all ages) enjoy going outside for fresh air and new scenery. The outpouring of support he has received has been touching. The celebration of life that is going on at his end of the hall has probably not been seen in that hospital before!!!! God is good.
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him and have been called according to his purpose.
08/16/06
It's me again...Shane had a pretty good day. He was able to be out of bed visiting with his visitors—and (at the Drs. suggestion) even took an outing outside this evening. It was quite a procession as Shane in a wheelchair (actually pushing Jenae in the wheelchair for awhile!!!), and people pushing along his IV pole, oxygen ... all headed out. There were probably a couple dozen people there and it was really nice outside then. The love of friends and family is the best medicine there is right now. God has been good in bringing them to him. What a blessing! (the nurses said people were asking what was going on out in the parking lot!!!!!)
The nights have been tough for him and sleep has been little (for him and those staying
with him).
Marilyn
08/l5/06
Today's Update...Shane is hanging in there and actually seemed better tonight than he has the past two days. He is still on a high level of oxygen and a morphine pump. Thanks so much for all your prayers and concern for Shane and his family. He is a fighter—and we are not privileged to know God's timing! Marilyn
08/l4/06
Sorry I messed up earlier and had the About page off-line for much of the day.
Latest update...Shane is hanging in there. He is now on a continual morphine pump to help with pain control. He is on oxygen and continues to have trouble keeping anything down. Thanks to all of you who have prayed for him, called, been to the hospital and supported him in so many ways for the past 4+ years of his battle with cancer. He was hoping to get some sleep tonight as he has had very little rest. Again, thanks and God bless!
08/14/06
Posted at noon Monday by Marilyn (Shane's mother-in-law)
We are here in the hospital in O"Neill, NE. After attending the rodeo at the fair in Chambers Saturday night, Shane went home but got very low on oxygen. He drove himself to the hospital and they have him on oxygen and are trying to keep him stabilized. His left lung has many tumors which aren't allowing him to get air. Many friends and family are here or on their way. Please pray for Shane and all of us who love him (which may include you too!!). Pray for safety for those who are traveling to be here
with him. God is good and Shane is getting good care here and we know his next life will never have tears or CANCER. Thanks to all of your for your love and concern for Shane.
John 3:16...For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have everylasting life.
08/09/06
Not much going on here, which is good I guess. I've been helping Chip get things done around his place. That's been keeping me pretty occupied. It's nice to be getting some rain and some cooler days. PTL!! I have been feeling o.k. It just depends really, some days are alot better than others.
God Bless You All,
Shane Drury
Hebrews 10:26-27 If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgement and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.
07/30/06
I made it home. I am not really feeling the greatest but still ticking so I can't complain. I hope you all have a wonderful week.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
07/25/06
I am starting my journey home tomorrow. I have decided not to put myself through any more treatments. God will take care of me!!
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
07/21/06
I am finally starting to feel alive again!!!! PTL!! Chad and Jesse are coming for the weekend so it is great to be feeling better. Not much else happenning. I have an appointment Tuesday to talk with the doctors. I most likely won't be doing any more treatments and will finally get to go home. I love the sound of that. I don't want to be miserable anymore!!
God Bless You All,
Shane Drury
Prov. 20:18 Make plans by seeking advice; if you wage war, obtain guidance.
07/l 8/06
I didn't have treatment today. That wonderful pneumonia has flared back up and is really taking it out on me. I am taking clarithromycin, hopefully it will clear things up and I will feel some what better soon. Chad came up from Houston this morning to go to the doctor with me. Its nice having him around, even if we really can't do much. I know this is hard on everybody around me. I wish there was something I could do, but there's not and I'm sorry. God has a plan for this, we just have to keep our faith and try to work with what were dealt. I'm just going through a bad run of cards. Good cards are bound to start coming my way.
God Bless You All,
Shane Drury
Ps. 106:3 Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right.
07/17/06
This weekend was not very enjoyable. I haven't felt that bad in a long time. I am feeling a little better today. PTL!!! Tomorrow I will have lab work done at 9am. Following that I will see the doctor and have treatment if they can talk me into it.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Isa. 32:17 The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.
07/l 3/06
Feeling farely good, a little tired but good. My lab work was good. I will have it check again tomorrow to make sure all will be good for the weekend. Chad is coming up to spend the weekend with me. I imagine we won't be doing a whole lot.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Prov. 19:20 Listen to advise and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.
07/l1/06
Done with treatment today and feeling every little bit of it. It was an all day deal. I got there at 10am and left at 5pm. They started me on a steriod yesterday that I have to take for three days every time I get the chemo. They told me it may keep me from sleeping and possible headaches. Well ding, ding, ding I slept two hours last night and have this massive headache! ! ! I feel like I could maybe lay down and sleep but when I lay down my head hurts worse. They suggest I sleep in a recliner the next few days, fun!! I am actually fairing well the next few days will tell how bad the medicine is going to be on me. I've been praying for little or no side affects. I will be going back to the clinic Thursday and Friday so they can draw lab and see how I'm holding up. Jesus loves us!!!
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Ps. 46:4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
07/07/06
I am feeling a little better today. Probably because I have actually ate a little and I started drinking Boost. I got my test result and I stil have the tumors in both lungs, activity in the lining of my lungs and a small amount of fluid in the sac around my heart. Not a good report but not a bad report either I guess. I will start the treatment Tuesday at 10:30am. They said after six cycles I can stop taking the chemo drug and will continue with just the ARQ 501 as long as everything is going o.k. It sounds like its going to be a long time away from my girls, which I am not looking forward to. I miss them already!!!! God has me down here for a reason, I hope its to get me better. They have never work with Ewing's Sacroma before so maybe this will be the answer. I am trying to stay as postive and tuff as possible but its getting tough. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers!!
God Bless,
Shane Drury
1 Thess. 1:3 We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
07/06/06
Done with my test today. I forgot how much I hated doing this!!!!! I am suppose to start treatment on Tuesday, but I really don't think I want to do it. I don't really have any other options though. This really sucks!!
God Bless You All,
Shane Drury
Ps. 94:19 When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.
07/05/06
I will be having tests tomorrow. At 9am I have several things I need to do and at 1 Oam I have a PET scan. Hopefully all is good and I will be able to start treatment Monday. My days have been very up and down and not much fun. I can't hardly eat anything and my head feels like it could bursts at any time. I hope you all had a wonderful 4th. Chad came up from Houston and spent the long weekend with me. As always we had a good time.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
06/27/06
I think I am finally getting over the pneumonia. PTL!! Although it may be holding on a little bit. I spoke with the doctor today and they have a trial using ARQ 501 amd Docetaxel he wants me to try. Docetaxel is a type of chemo and I really didn't want anymore chemo, but he assured me it wouldn't be that hard on me. He said we'll start tests next Thursday and begin the cycle on Monday the 10th of July, if I decide to try it. I know I need to do something but I hate doctors and I hate laying around feeling like crap all the time. Maybe this stuff will work. I just wish I didn't have to do any of this!!!
God Bless You All,
Shane Drury
Prov. 19:23 The fear of the Lord leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
06/22/06
Still not feeling very good. This pneumonia has really shut me down. I am staying in Forth Worth with some friends. I have an appointment on Tuesday the 27th to visit with another Doctor. Right now I'm just praying this pneumonia goes away and I can get out of the house a little.
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
2 Sam. 22:26 "To the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless."
06/l9/06
I am headed to Dallas, TX today. I haven't been feeling very well and have decided to check into another doctor. I don't know much right now, but hopefully he can help me.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Ex. 15:2 The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him.
06/13/06
Not really my greatest day today. I decided I was in enough pain to go to the doctor. After a chest x-ray and a CT scan. We find out I have a bit of pneumonia. Not really what I wanted to here, but atleast now I have some medicine and hopefully it will go away. I don't have time for pneumonia, places to go and people to see.
God Bless You All,
Shane Drury
Isa. 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
06/12/06
Not a whole lot going on in Nebraska. I've been staying busy at home. I've been having a little pain in my chest, but only when I breath. No big deal, I just try not to breath so much. It should go away soon, hopefully.
I'll be home a couple more days and then I will be headed to the college finals rodeo in Casper, WY to present the scholarship which was made in my honor. I would like to thank Susan, the NIRA and everyone else involved in putting it together.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Psalm 91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
06/05/06
I am back home. I had a great time while I was away. I had been feeling really good up until a couple of days ago. My chest has started hurting pretty bad. My pain medicine knocks off the edge, but I can still feel it hurting. Hopefully it will go away soon.
God Bless,
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Eph. 3:12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
05/20/06
I have been feeling really good up until a couple of days ago. Yesterday was a terrible day, but today I feel much better. I am headed south for a couple weeks or so. I'm going to spend time with Chad in Houston. I'll also be going to a Bible camp in Sayre, OK and I have to do a little judging. I'll get to see alot of buddies I haven't seen in a while should be a lot of fun. I just hope my body holds up!!
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Prov. 19:23 The fear of the Lord leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
05/15/06
I have been feeling pretty good the last few days. Chad flew up from Houston to spend the weekend wtih me. We had a great time as we always do.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Ps. 107:9 [God] satifies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
05/l0/06
I hope you all are having a good week. I have been taking it easy and doing a few things around the house. My pain has gone down quite a bit, but it seems to be coming back more often and stronger. Not much fun but it could always be worse.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Isa. 40:29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
05/05/06
Bone scan didn't show any problems and my blood results were good. So the doctor gave me more pain medicine and I will just start taking it on a regular basis. Hopefully that will take care of the pain issue.
God Bless You All,
Shane Drury
Phil. 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
05/03/06
Well It ends up I'm hurting more than a bit. The other night the pain started going up into my head and that doesn't feel very good. It pretty much shuts me down. So I am headed to Rochester today and have appointments scheduled for tomorrow. I have a blood tests at 10am, chest x-ray at 11am, and a bone scan at 3pm. I visit the doctor Friday morning at 8:30am.
Have a good day,
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Eccl. 7:14 When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future.
05/01/06
I haven't been feeling the greatest the last few days. My chest has been hurting a bit and I have headaches on and off. Still going though!!
I have doctor appointments scheduled for the 24th and 25th of this month. Probably should go but seriously thinking about doing something else those days. Maybe I'll go golfing. Heck I'd rather knit a sweater than go to the doctor anymore!!!
I hope you all have a wonderful week.
God Bless,
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Rom. 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
04/24/06
I had a good time with my brothers and dad this weekend. It is always fun when all of us together.
I am feeling good for the most part. Trying to get a few things figured out, just not sure what to do.
I hope you all have a nice week.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Prov. 16:6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord a man avoids evil.
04/21/06
I am feeling a little better. My spirits are still kind of low, but my body is feeling better.
My brothers have come to visit me, so this should be a good weekend.
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Rom. 8:16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.
04/l9/06
I haven't been feeling very well lately and my spirits are a little low. Things could always be worse though and I will get through it.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Phil. 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
04/l4/06
This turned into quite the day. I had a body CT this morning and then spoke with my radio logis and surgeon. Nothing showed up in my hips but that doesn't say nothing is there. They just can't see it. So we did a one time treatment of radiation on my left hip. Hopefully that will get rid of the pain and stop the cancer from growing there. Then I spoke with the Oncologist to see what to do about the tumors in my lungs. I have 2 in my left lung and 4 in my right lung. They are each about the size of a bean and growing. Not much we can do, so God is on his own now and it's time to get to work. I am feeling pretty good considering and of course I still look good.
God Bless You All,
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Ps. 107:9 [God] satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
04/l3/06
I am through with my tests today. I had a Neuro CT and x-rays of my hips. Tomorrow I have a body CT at 6:45am and I speak with my radiologist at 1 lam and my surgeon at 11:30am. I should known something after that.
Prov. 12:25 An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.
04/l2/06
It hasn't been the greatest last few days for me. For some reason my hips have been bothering me pretty bad. To tell you the truth I haven't been in this much pain for a long time. It's been pretty hard to do anything. I am headed for the Mayo clinic today. Hopefully they can tell me what is going on. I will be having a neuro CT done on Thursday and a body CT done on Friday. I will also talk to my doctor on Friday afternoon sometime.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
04/05/06
Not a whole lot going on. Been staying busy though. I just got back from Florida. I had a great time and enjoyed spending time with my grandfather. I have a judging deal to go to this weekend and then 1 maybe headed home. I have been feeling pretty good.
God Bless You All,
Shane Drury
2 Tim. 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
03/15/06
I have been staying busy and I don't plan on slowing down anytime soon.
I looked at my schedule today and I don't have anytime to die, so I guess my cancer is just going to have to go away.
The next few weeks I'll being judging a little and I will be taking a trip to Florida to spend with my grandfather.
My next appointments are the beginning of May, if I can work them into my schedule.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.
03/07/06
I have been feeling pretty good. Mainly trying not to think about things to much. I have been trying to eat better, thinking it may help me out a bit. I have also been drinking Xango, which is the original mangosteen supplement. I have a link to it on my links page, you'll have to check it out.
I'm working a little this week and Friday I am headed out for a weekend of judging.
I hope all is good!!
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
03/02/06
Well, here is the deal. The spots they treated before are clean, but I have several little spots in both lungs. Good, but not so good! He suggested chemo, but that's not going to happen!! The spots are to little for radiation right now. So I will let things go and come back in a couple of months for check-ups. Hopefully they grow really slow or better yet disappear!!
God Bless you all and keep on keepin on!!
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Ps. 4:3 Know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord will hear when I call to him.
03/01/06
Done with my scans today. I was able to get both scans done today, so I don't have a scan in the morning. I will be seeing the doctor at 11:30am tomorrow.
I hope you all are having a good week.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
John 9:31 If anyone is a worshiper of God and does His will, He hears him.
02/20/06
Still not much happenning here. Its been pretty cold, but I think it's going to be getting warm.
Not much planned for this week. Probably work a little, than this weekend I have a little judging thing to do.
Next week I am headed back to Rochester, MN for my, oh so fun, appointments. Not really looking forward to that at all!! I have a Neuro CT on Wednesday, March 1 st at 3:30pm and than on Thursday, March 2nd at 7:30am, I have a Body CT. Following that at 11:30am, I will be visiting the doctor. Where he will tell me, "There is no sign of cancer anywhere!!" :)
Have a wonderful week and God Bless You All!
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Job 5:9 He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.
02/l 4/06
Not a whole lot going on around here. Which is a good thing I guess. I am feeling pretty good.
I hope you all have a wonderful week.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
02/07/06
I survived another weekend of judging. Had a great time, just wish I was getting on instead of watching.
I've been feeling really good the past few days. It's been a little chilly. I've been without a heater for a couple of days. Everything is up and running now though. PTL!!
I just plan on staying home and relaxing this weekend, but who knows if keeps getting colder I may be headed for Texas.
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Philippians 2:12-13 .... continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
02/02/06
Not a whole lot going on here. I have been feeling good. I am off to do a little more judging. They have been keeping me busy which is really nice.
God Bless,
Your Friend,
Shane Drury
Eph. 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
01/31/06
I had a really good weekend, I hope you all did as well. I am home for a few days then off again for some judging.
I have been feeling pretty good. Trying to live one day at a time and not think to far ahead.
God Bless You All,
Shane Drury
2 Tim 2:12-13 If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us; If we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
01/26/06
What a week this has been. The weather is just crazy. 60 degrees in January, I like it!! Well, I am off for the weekend to do a little judging. Can't stay in one place too long!!
I want to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers. You just can't imagine how much it helps me get through all of this, knowing so many people care.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
God Bless,
Shane Drury
Deut. 4:9 Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children to their children after them.
