Week of July 10

July 10
Wonderful life for us all!!!!! Love it!!! Word of the Day is "SOULFUL" . ♥

"Drank so much last night I think that I drowned... now my cup is empty... No one has seen my will around, now my heart is achin'... So Burn It Down, discover the dusk of your day has reached it's dawn, so burn it down and remember to find a new way to carry on!"

Alter Bridge rocks!!! 

July 11
The 5k car getting the job done! Way to go David Ockerman and Randy Mick Kreple. This kind of stuff is... coooool hu hu!

David Ockerman is no joke. Mad respect for this dude!

Welcome to the Pleasure Dome... As we enter week three I can only think of something my great friend Kevin Hoyt told me... It's slightly out of context, however, it's content is right. "It's your job to do it with dignity." Ok fine... let's do this and do it well. Have a great day. Live like ya mean it!

Word of the Day is "DIGNITY". ♥

July 12
"I said a hip hop the hippie the hippie to the hip hip hop, a you dont stop
the rock it to the bang bang boogie say up jumped the boogie to the rhythm of the boogie the beat..." Get yer good foot on and Boogie today!

Multiple Dr. appt.'s today then going to see an old friend! This day shall kick ass as kicking ass is the only kick ass way to kick ass!

Phrase of the Day is "KICK ASS". ♥

July 13
Again... multiple dr. appt's today... the microwave and then down to UCLA to see my oncologist. Looking forward to another day here with you all! Birthday shout out to Kim Bills Kemp. Love you! Here's to a great day! {cheers}.

Phrase of the Day is "HERE IT COMES!" ♥

July 14

Dur nuken zah! (have no idea what that really means) — at Antelope Valley Cancer Center.
just had a nurse come to the house to draw blood... She butchered my "famous-a river runs through it" blood drawing vein... Hamburger meat!!!!!!!! Blood work was awesome yesterday. All my counts were the best they had been since we started caring about it! Getting back to the gym today for some boxing and whatever else.

Word of the Day is "REFRESH". ♥

July 15
Went to bed this morning at 3:30 something! The adventure of opening night for Harry Potter and the gang did not disappoint. Got some microwavin' this afternoon and then fight team later. Passed my Green Belt test last night at Tapout Antelope Valley, need to get back into Lancaster Ata and finish up that Black belt too. Have a fantastic day!

Word of the Day is "COMPLETION". ♥

July 16
Johnny Rivas... "he punched me so hard , my head was sayin yes!".

Word of the Day is "YES". ♥

Week of July 3

July 3
Heading home from one of the best week-end's EVER!

Burnin up the highway...
Good Morning... The fights last night were awesome! Hung out with some amazing people afterwards and really feeling the love and support. Getting our bags packed and ready for the drive home. Thanks again to It Ain't Chemo and Kevin Hoyt for making dreams come true this weekend! It was perfect. Phrase of the Day is "IT AIN'T CHEMO!" ♥

July 4
"Live like ya mean it!" Happy fourth of July!

Phrase of the Day is "CUSTOM FADED"... ♥

July 5
Rise and shine... Pickin it up right where we left it off. Back to the microwave this morning for the start of week two, then to the gym and hopefully some work. Lance comes home tonight. We are very excited to have him back. Thanks again to the Vegas crew for such a great weekend. We'll be back sooner rather than later.

Word of the Day is "WORTHWHILE". ♥

July 6
Feelin a little funky this awesome morning. Mama's got me under house arrest for the day. Probably a good thing since Lance came home last night. Spending the day with him is the perfect remedy.

Special thanks to our Michigan family for being kick ass and taking such great care of the "superkid". Alter Bridge keeping it real this morning,

Song of the Day is "IN LOVING MEMORY". ♥

July 7
Somethings appear the same only to shock you when you get to the heart of the matter. Make a difference.

Word of the Day is "GIVING". ♥

July 8
Hello hello. So much to be grateful for even during these "interesting" times. It's awesome to have Lance back home. Over for the nuking this morning and then hopefully to the gym. I see music in my immediate future too. We'll just go with the flow. Love you guys very much and wish an awesome day for you!

Word of the Day is "CONQUER". ♥ D. Blake this one is for you {{{*}}}

July 9
Reno's Big Hit Record in the studio today... Should be a rocking good time. '74 Tele with a '65 Fender Deluxe-sounds a bit like a history lesson! Coach Bob Anderson and Johnny Rivas, Carlo Jay Magno, Devin Cussimonio and Manny Alceda you guys rock and thanks for bringing this old man to the party...

Word of the Day is "BOLD". ♥

Week of June 26

June 26

He's been delivered! It's a travel day for Lance. Mom's a wreck... her baby will be gone for ten days. When you have a sec, send her some support. Also, gearing up to start my radiation treatment tomorrow morning. Something very special is happening today. I will keep you updated as it happens. So much to be grateful for! The Word of the Day is "MAJOR". ♥

My boy.....arriving in Michigan.

OK, so Lance made it to Michigan in fine fashion... The BIG to-do today was a bust... I was set-up to meet and hang with 50 Cent. He had written a movie and starred in it too called "THINGS FALL APART". It's the story of a child hood friend of 50's that was diagnosed with... yes cancer! He's a fight fan as well and the studio owner thought it would be a cool friendship. Maybe next time... shorty! ;))

June 27
Good Morning ya'll. For the next month, we'll be at the Antelope Valley Cancer Center. It is an outpatient process. Mon-Fri and then a break on Sat and Sun. It's very quick too, less than an hour per visit. Of course we'll be paying close attention to everything, but they say I'll be able to continue to train. I will do that!!! Love you guys, Word of the Day is "JOURNEY". ♥

Had to share since we've been goin' shoulder to shoulder the whole way! Mad LOVE people!

Many years ago!!!!!! My little Mr. Boo!

June 28

Mr. Lance and his awesome family in the Mitten.

Glorious day to be ALIVE! Heard from my sister, Bobbie. that they are headed to Michigan's Adventure, the water park, and then the cabin to ride the quad and shoot the guns. Man, that sounds perfect for Lance. Back this morning for some more treatment and then a good ol' fashioned ass-kicking workout. I LOVE YOU GUYS!

Phrase of the Day is "IONIZING RADIATION". ♥

From Jacky: Radiation went good today. SOOOOOOOOOOOOO stressful first time. Michael CancerSurvivor Kreple is so amazing I love you babe. Thanks for fighting the good fight!!!!! I think we could both use a good massage from holding all that stress. Hope everyone out there is doing great love love love ♥

...and from Michigan...

June 29
It appears to be another rockin day here in SoCal. Heard from the Michigan crew yesterday and they were having "the best day ever!" That's what it's all about right there! Building the memories! Anyway, very glad to do the same with you guys today, and I thank you for that! Willing to do whatever it takes.

Word of the Day is "ABLE". ♥

June 30
Getting ready to head out to Vegas tomorrow to hang with Kevin Hoyt founder of It Ain't Chemo. He's set up one of the most incredible weekends ever. Bucket list check offs coming up, THAT'S AN UNDERSTATEMENT! Will be posting pics as the opportunities unfold. As for today, back in the ol' chair again and then over to the gym! Phrase of the Day "MMA 4 LIFE". ♥

Four of five...a nearly perfect day.

July 1
hellz to the yeah!
pic of cells
... .... ..... Phrase of the Day is "GROW UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

July 2
It Ain't Chemo and Kevin Hoyt blew my mind tonight! U N R E A L!

So the last 24 hours were not a dream and the plans laid out for us for the next 24 are just as awesome. UFC 132 tonight, across the street from our hotel. Special thanks to It Ain't Chemo, Kevin Hoyt, Barbara Hoyt and family, Marty Bindschatel, Noreana Desiree Seaux and all of crew here in Vegas! You guys ROCK!

Word of the Day is "FULL" ♥

Week of June 19

June 19
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY... Actually, gonna make this my own - HAPPY AWESOME PEOPLE'S DAY! Word of the Day is "BUDDY". ♥

Just got off the phone with longtime friend Jason Streng... Thanks bro for the talk and also the laughs! You are GREAT! Ruben Ramirez and Johnny Rivas took it too'em! You guys looked great in there tonight! Coach and I, and the others are so proud of you. Johnny your thoughtfulness is immeasurable, you are an extraordinary human! Cheers brother! TRAIN FIGHT WIN!

June 20
Making it the best... Happy Monday people! Sing your favorite song today! Song of the Day is "DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY". ♥

June 21
Ever had one of those nights of sleep that was filled with the WEIRDEST dreams. I almost prefer the nightmares over what I dreamt last night. Regardless, feeling great this morning. Hope you all have a killer day!

Love and Respect... Word of the Day is "ANIMAL". ♥

June 22
Glorious hump day to us all! All you desert rats, be careful. Jax just told me it's going to be 107 today. If you can, stay inside! Been training hard and gearing up for a big weekend and of course the (Dr. Evil style) "laser beam" destruction of PB starts next week. Anyway-have a great day and let's kick it into gear. Word of the Day is "ENTRANCE". ♥

June 23
"You got, you got, you got what I need!" from Eddie Murphy's "Delirious", arguably one of the greatest stand up comedians ever. Woke this morning with a question... I can't remember what it was now, but I might in a minute. Still suffer from chemo-brain... :-) Wishing you all a very very exciting day and a productive one too. Loving you. Word of the Day is "FAMILY". ♥

June 24
Great day to be had! I remembered the question from yesterday morning BTW... Anyway, want to give a special thanks to David Kitchens, Ben Zarai at Juniper Post, Inc. for bringing me on board as an editor/dubbing mixer. Ready to fill in the gaps for their already badass crew. Saying YES when others were too scared to. Cheers guys!

Word of the Day is "BALLS". ♥

June 25
It's a win win kind of morning already! Headed down to get in some hours at the studio. Getting ready to let the littlest one fly from the nest. He'll be flying to Michigan tomorrow morning to see his family... very exciting! Thanks to Vance Goodell for a real good time yesterday and great food! Off to get it done son!

Word of the Day is "CONFORM". ♥

Let the work begin... I asked God to let it be clear to me who I should be talking to ABOUT WORK... He lead me right to the phone and I have been called for the second time in three days. My big Sis, Sheri Logsdon, tells me that she believes God blesses us when we are on the right track... AAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLL RIIIIIIIGHHHHTY THENNNNNNNNNN! Thank you God Almighty! ♥

Week of June 12

June 12
My heart is just a smilin' away Pops! I am missing you and Mom so much!

My Pops with the hammer down!

June 13
trying to figure out what to say today... a dear family friend lost her Mom last night to cancer... What it all means I guess we'll never know. I mean really, it's like a sick game of Russian Roulette! A game NO-ONE should be up against! Stand Up to Cancer! No what I really mean is F*&K CANCER! Phrase of the Day is "SEEING RED".

June 14
COME ON... you brainiacs!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT! ♥

Mom, will you please add Paul Stuefen of Caledonia to your substantial prayer list? He is battling brain cancer. Pass him on to others please!

Got my ALTER BRIDGE playin', and it certainly is a better day today. Jax went and picked up our friend at the airport last night and got her to her destination safely. Thanks for being that person Jax! She'll, hopefully, begin her healing time now.

Need to get over to the gym and work it out, cut the lawn and then prep for a recording session tonight! WofD is "PEACE". ♥

June 15
I love it when a plan comes together! Sometimes it's really hard to let it though... :-) Have a great day folks and enjoy the people you love! In the next day or two I'll be getting my radiation tattoos so naturally.,.,.,., the Phrase of the Day is "DA PLANE, DA PLANE!". ♥

June 16
just as the song says... LIFE MUST GO ON!!!!!!!!!! so today, make it special! Love you all dearly! Word of the Day is "STRENGTH". ♥


June 17
Tattoo day!

Getting my TATTOO'S in just a little bit. 11:00 to be precise. Have had two great phone interviews/talks with a potential employer. Get to do the "face to face" next week. I'll shave and wear clean undies! Momma didn't raise no foooo... :-)

At the risk of being redundant, well heck, a little redundance is GOOD. I want to say that I Love and appreciate all of you! Word of the Day is "FRIENDSHIP". ♥

June 18
Bringin the Punch to the Party! Happy Saturday! Let's Get It On! Phrase of the Day is "KICK HIS ASS SEABASS!" ♥

Week of June 5

June 5

Time to eat and get ready for some much needed hang with my boy Lance. — at Jersey Mike's Subs.

June 6
Rise and Shine! Back in the saddle again and here we go! Much thanks to everyone for all the love and support! Wednesday morning is my oncologist radiologist dog and pony show about the 'ol radiation.

Glad to be back home, but boy oh boy do I miss the Michigan folks! Phrase of the Day is "DODGE, DUCK, DIP, DIVE... AND D O D G E". ♥

June 7
ELBOWS UP and HAMMER DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get after it folks... Word of the Day is "INTENSITY". ♥

June 8
Rise and Grind peepz! It's all what you make it!!!!!! Gonna make this one an A+. Training has been off the richter... Ready, Set, GOOOOOOOOO!
Title of the Day is "RADIATION ONCOLOGIST". ♥

Oh booooyyyyyyy! Goodtimes!

June 9
hi-ho hi-ho it's off to the docs office we go... CT Scan this morning with one of my favorites... BARIUM SULFATE... N O T! This, however will be a great day regardless. There's a lot of talk of super-power's ... if I could put in a request? A combination of Spidey-Super-and Hulk would be perfect. Thanks :)) Word of the Day is "BITCHIN". ♥

June 10
Hello people!!!!! Not much to say today but keep on keepin on! Word of the Day is "GHOST". ♥

Randy Kreple MTS Rookie of the Year 2010

June 11
Off to the dojo and then a kick a$$ recording session.

Saturday's are great for LOVIN'. Keeping you all close to my heart!

Song of the Day is "SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL" ♥

Week of May 29

May 29
Been going going going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope everyone is fabulous! Hard to get good signal out here at Ma and Pa's place. Big day tomorrow! Going to bed. Word of the day is "FLEXIBLE". ♥

May 30
COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CELEBRATION PICNIC - DEATH OF A PB

Location: Roosevelt Beach Picnic Shelter, Yankee Springs State Park, Middleville, MI

Time: ‎1:00PM Monday, May 30th

The Celebration at the lake today was incredible! Thank you so much to all of you who could make it! You really made the day special. Thank you to all who took time out of your busy lives to come say hello, and to those, too, who bought wristbands. FAB-ulous to meet so many new friends.

Big Many to mom for making this all happen and all of the people who helped too! Love you all and the Word of the Day is "MAGICAL". ♥

Special thanks to Barbie!

May 31
Spent last night at the races watching the World of Outlaws with Pops, Mark Stypko and David Ockerman... great times with Great people.








South Haven


Trip to South Haven in honor of my good friend, Dean Hanson. Thanks to Sarah for this special day. Great hang with Sarah and Greg.









June 1
Off to the track to go vroom vroom! Stay tuned ;)

June 2
Now THAT was one of the sickest things I've ever done... Maybe a sprint car is in the future. ;)

Time IS NOT STANDING STILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Father Time... please fly my wife and kids to me immediately and then replay the events from this past week!!!!! Life is too short, Live it - Love it - BE it!!!!! Thank you to everyone making this awesome stuff - AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥

Watching my nephew at his piano practice! — at St. Cecilia Music Center.

June 3
Going to Festival of the Arts, then Attending Ben's recital.

Took some time to visit Veteran's Memorial Park. My grandfather's name appears on the memorial there. His plane went missing during a training mission during WW II. He was then declared dead two weeks before my pop was born.

Flattened like a pancake!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bloody Mary's with Mom and Dad! Word of the Day is "PERFECT". ♥

It's going on 1:00 am here... So many feelings surging through my heart... I've spent more time with my niece and nephews in the last week than total before. I LOVE them so much! Both my sister's are awesome and the rents are SOLID as usual! Both of my Bro-in-law's are great as to be expected!

Thank you for this trip HOME! Word of the Day is "MEMORIES" ♥

June 4
Travel day - going back home! California get ready! ;) Headed back to Cali... — at GRR Gerald R Ford Intl Airport Grand Rapids, MI.

Just boarded... Last one best one! — at IAH / Houston's Intercontinental Airport. Made it home safely! Unpacking and relaxing. Whew!