On the few occasions whenever I am feeling a little blue (which is not very often, Thank God), there is one person I do think about immediately and the world becomes sane and brighter for me: Trevor Tredaway. His Mom, Melinda reports that Trevor is still doing great with the chemotherapy. His counts have remained stable, and he has not been sick. This is VERY good news! He had his fourth treatment last Wednesday, and his MRI will be done after Christmas. I have marked my calendar here at home because this will be Trevor's first MRI since he was started on Avastin and Irinotecan--two powerful cancer treatment medications. I firmly believe his tumor will show shrinkage and this is what so many of us are praying for. Long time readers of my site know that I have mentioned so often how Trevor's engaging personality endears him to everyone who meets him. His doctors and nurses, and in the most heartfelt experience, the entire staff of a Chili's Restaurant near St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis have fallen in love with this happy little boy! Recently, Memphis fire fighters surprised Trevor by showing up with a Fire Engine (see photo above). Weeks ago, President Bush learned about Trevor's story and helped arrange for him to visit the Texas Rangers baseball team. A group of bikers and policemen showed up at The Tredaway's home to provide an escort to the airport. You can imagine how moved the bikers were, as they each removed a metal pin from their vests to pin on Trevor's coat. Needless to say, I didn't have to think very long about what my last Thanksgiving thought would be for this month.
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Thanksgiving: I give Thanks to God for allowing me to meet and become friends with Trevor, age 4 and his amazing family: Melinda and Todd (Trevor's Mom and Dad) and Trevor's little sister Morgan, age 2. Thousands of us are pulling for this special little boy who makes friends easily wherever he goes and he loves everyone of goodwill. We all want to see Trevor cancer-free. He is a special Blessing to me, and I look forward to resuming work on his fundraiser for 2010.
what a great kid trevor is. he looks so cool standing by the fire truck. it's wonderful everything is going so well for him and his family. thank you for the brightness, michael, and for sharing one of the true meanings of thanksgiving.
Hi Michael Congratulations on your blog with so many interesting articles and features over the past 5 years and also for your incredible weight loss.
I think your posts reignite those attractions we all felt for such legends of the screen as Steve McQueen and others and I did also pop over occasionally to enjoy your ‘Friday Movie Suggestion Night’ segment whilst it continued.
I agree with you about picking up the telephone and calling someone for a meeting rather than relying on texts and e mails since voice recognition usually enhances communications but nothing tops personal contact.
Trevor's smile says it all – may your thanksgiving prayer be answered.
Wishing you and yours the most blessed of days as we break bread with friends and family or spend our time as a volunteer with any one of the numerous charities in need of our time and talents.
Peace, plenty, prosperity - my wish for the United States of America.
lindsaylobe: What a nice message and good to hear from someone I go back with in time and friendship! "Friday Movie Suggestion Night" was a lot of fun and it ended on a high note.
Steve is obviously a great subject and a reminder of true heroes we lack in today's world. I enjoyed his talent very much!
Mimi: Beautiful message! I would only add to that to remember our soldiers serving overseas as well. May God protect and comfort them in such a difficult mission.
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Trevor's Smile Says It All! 
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Happy Thanksgiving, Michael. I'll be sending my very best thoughts for this beautiful little boy. May your hopes and beliefs all come true.
what a great kid trevor is. he looks so cool standing by the fire truck. it's wonderful everything is going so well for him and his family.
thank you for the brightness, michael, and for sharing one of the true meanings of thanksgiving.
Hilary: Faith! :D)
Seraphine: In a world filled with so much that doesn't make sense, Trevor lends meaning to "Love in Action"!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Have a lovely Thanksgiving Michael, you are one in a million.;)
xoxo
Zuzana
Hi Michael
Congratulations on your blog with so many interesting articles and features over the past 5 years and also for your incredible weight loss.
I think your posts reignite those attractions we all felt for such legends of the screen as Steve McQueen and others and I did also pop over occasionally to enjoy your ‘Friday Movie Suggestion Night’ segment whilst it continued.
I agree with you about picking up the telephone and calling someone for a meeting rather than relying on texts and e mails since voice recognition usually enhances communications but nothing tops personal contact.
Trevor's smile says it all – may your thanksgiving prayer be answered.
Best wishes
Happy happy Thanksgiving!
God Bless you!!
Have a wonderful day Michael, try and do something just for you today
(( Hugs))
Wishing you and yours the most blessed of days as we break bread with friends and family or spend our time as a volunteer with any one of the numerous charities in need of our time and talents.
Peace, plenty, prosperity - my wish for the United States of America.
Zuzana: I wish you a warm and memorable Thanksgiving Day also surrounded by good friends and family! xoxo
lindsaylobe: What a nice message and good to hear from someone I go back with in time and friendship! "Friday Movie Suggestion Night" was a lot of fun and it ended on a high note.
Steve is obviously a great subject and a reminder of true heroes we lack in today's world. I enjoyed his talent very much!
Wishing you a Very Happy Thanksgiving, my friend!
Bawstongirl2010: Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the sunshine with lol! :) Talk atcha soon!!
Green Tea: I will be among friends, including the Equine variety! :D)You bet! lol to you!!!!:D
Mimi: Beautiful message! I would only add to that to remember our soldiers serving overseas as well. May God protect and comfort them in such a difficult mission.
Though we don't celebrtate it in the UK, it's a great occasion. Happy Thanksgiving, Michael.
Jean-Luc Picard: Thank you for your warm wishes! I sincerely appreciate our long friendship! :)
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