Ring That Bell!!! I’m the happiest person alive. Thank all of you for your support and prayers. This has been an unbelievable ride. New set of scans next week, but I’m done with the absolute living hell that chemotherapy is. People have it harder than me. God Bless them!
6 days in the Hospital, lost a foot of colon and 30+ lymph nodes, gained these 28 cool piercings (some not pictured😬), 6 months of chemo, but finally I’m headed home. My case proved to be challenging, but I have come to understand how blessed and lucky I am.
#getacolonoscopy
So….been a rough week for the Robertson clan. I’ve been diagnosed with Colon Cancer. We believe it is localized in my colon and are hopeful we get to avoid chemotherapy. I have surgery scheduled for next Tuesday. The prognosis is positive as are we.
#getacolonoscopy
So we got a new set of scans done today and they all came back CLEAN. No cancer! We are so blessed. Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes. Now we get to March forward for three months with no doctors appointments!!! (I mean checkups don’t count)
Just closed on our new house. I can’t explain the toughness and hardship the lady in this picture has had to shoulder to get us here. Many tears of joy. We finally have a place to call home.
@robertson1322
Beginning of Round 12 “The Final Round”. Today is my last “big infusion”. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever tried to do. I’m going to hate the next few days of my life, but hopefully I won’t ever feel that way again. Cancer sucks. Chemo is awful. I’m thankful.
#dohardthings
Completed Round 4 of chemo this week. We are 1/3 of the way through, and we had another set of chest scans come back clean. Fam is headed for Port A for one final summer hurrah before the real fun begins. We are gonna defeat a whole bunch of different stuff this fall in C-Stat!
Round 12 (The Final Round) has begun. The last bag of of Oxalaplatin. I’m gonna feel awful for the next few days. I’ll lose feeling in my legs, won’t be able to tolerate cold, and my feet will swell and hurt, but it’s almost over. One more 5-FU infusion next week and I’m done.💪
Great news today. No metastatic disease (cancer) and no polyps. I’m a lucky man. We March forward fearlessly to our next scans in May.
#getacolonoscopy
Special day for me. Today was not only my 1st day as a Consol Tiger, but this was also my 1st day back at work since Spring Break. I am lucky to have a man like
@CoachDYJ
in my corner. God is good.
Today was the start of year 24, and this one means just a little more than the 23 that came before. I’m blessed to be here. Every day is a gift and I promise to treat it as such.
#DYJ
R7 of Chemo today and its the worst by far. Tomorrow is Day 1 of school and it will be an a big struggle …and I can’t wait….to coach my guys in the morning….to see my classes to let ‘em know I’m their favorite teacher. Thats what public education is about.
#choosehard
#dyj
Round 8. They are hanging more bags now. I think they are trying to challenge me. I lived in Austin for 17 years. My liver can do hard things.
#choosehard
#DYJ
#getacolonoscopy
The end of Round 9, and we got a surprise. I’m “off” the next two weeks. All part of the regimen, and not bc of any test results. For the first time since March 10th I can honestly say I see light at the end of the tunnel. 4 more treatments. We are gonna win!
#dohardthings
Got another CT Scan today and I’m still cancer free! We are now past 14 months. I want to encourage everyone to reach out to anyone you know who is dealing with a cancer diagnosis (not me) and just remind them they are gonna be okay. The mental struggle is real.
#getacolonoscopy
Last night I “turned the lights off” my time at Leander HS. Those 4 years are the absolute best of my career. The kids, faculty, staff, admin, and parents make LHS an unbelievable place. I’m forever indebted and will always love Leander.
#PRIDEin001
#GoLions
!!!
The end of Round 7. I have convinced the world of oncology as to the transitive powers of Mountain Dew. Three days to recover and get my grease hot for Game 1 as a Consol Tiger!
#dohardthings
Big day today. We have our first colonoscopy since having the initial one that discovered the cancer almost a year ago. I can tell you honestly that I’m terrified, but at the same time I’m confident today is going to be a reason to celebrate. We can do hard things.
Got the all clear by my surgeon this week, and I’m allowed to go back to work! Finally got my chemo consult scheduled in C-Stat next week after way more trouble than I would’ve imagined. I’m man enough to tell you I’m scared for this next part, but momma didn’t raise no punk.
1-yr ago today I had surgery to remove my cancer, a foot of colon, a portion of my bladder, and 30 lymph nodes. I’m reminded daily of how lucky I am to not only be alive, but to be able to come to work everyday with these coaches and these young men. A storm is brewing at Consol
Round 9. My buddy Parker Towery surprised me and stopped by to hang out. I fell asleep before I could say goodbye. Hands, feet, and mouth are numb again. Guess that rules out
@bahamabucks
. Oh well, only 7 more weeks to go.
#dyj
#wecandohardthings
They can’t get the pain controlled but it’s time to “cowboy up” and get to work on recovery. I’m blessed and have learned to stop and enjoy the little things (like time to watch Netflix w Kim while trapped in a hospital bed in an ER hallway at 3am). God’s plan.
#getacolonoscopy
Today we begin Round 10, however we are on a “chemo bye” so no poison necessary. Just some fluids and supplements and lots of rest. Ain’t gonna lie, it was much needed. We were nearing the end of the rope.
#dohardthings
Best week so far. Wound Vac is gone, this time permanently, the dog and I are getting plenty of walks in, we all went to watch Walker’s last game, and even went out to dinner for the first time in 5 weeks. Spring Ball is in the air and I’m missing out. That’s motivational.
The playoff map is up. Color coded by region. My first time in 5A so we had to hunt down some new cities. Here’s to hoping we are the last “tack” standing.
Had our 1st follow-up yesterday. Official diagnosis was Stage 3B N0 Colon Cancer. Pathology showed margins were clean. Tumor was large w moderately differentiated cells that metastasized into 13/30 lymph nodes. Giving 1 month to heal before starting chemo. Bummed about that.
Happy Birthday to my boss and to one of the most important people in my life. I wouldn’t be who I am without you being in my life. Love you like a brother. Have a great day!
#DYJ
@AlexMill20
@CoachAEdwards21
Thanks for coming out Alex and for doing a great job. The whole point of this is to spread awareness. If you are 45 or older get a colonoscopy. The other options are not worth it. Trust me. And let people know that you care about them. Every day is a blessing.
Results are in. Completed round 6 of Chemo. My CT scans are clean. My CEA (cancer marker in my blood) is low. Bloodwork was good. Gotta put my nose down for 3 months and hopefully by then I’ve completed Chemo, Consol has qualified for the playoffs, and we move into our new home.
My day today:
8:45am - Prosper Football AP
10:30am - Walnut Grove Football AP
1:00pm - Ticket Taker for 380 Baseball Tournament
2:00pm- 1st Base Coach Prosper Baseball
4:30pm- Powerlifting Practice
5:45pm- Middle School Track Meet
#taxpayersgottheirmoneysworth
After playing football until 9pm and likely not getting to bed till after 11pm, these young men were opening elementary car doors at 7:15am. All of them were early. All of them were excited to help. Consol is special y’all. Core Value
#1
= Service To Others.
@CSISDAthletics
Big day tomorrow. CT scan at 11:00am to check our progress. While we will accept whatever the results are, having a clean scan at this point would obviously be much appreciated. Making this trip solo bc somebody has to actually be a parent and see the family to the finish line.
Today we took a small step back and the wound vac was put back on, but overall the last week has been a huge success. Full diet. No meds. Sleeping through the night. Walking 4+ miles a day. Pain has been replaced by soreness, much of which is my doing.
#getacolonoscopy
Awesome couple days. Tuesday night I was asked to join AMCHS Softball for Teacher Night, this morning my Dept gave me the “Rock Star”, and tonight
@Trace_Meadows24
selected me for the CSISD Hall Of Fame Banquet. I’ve never felt as valued as an educator as I have in
@CSISD
What do you do on your 1st day off since July after losing in the 1/4 finals for the 3rd year in a row? You get up and go to church w/ your family and then go grocery shopping and make some depression related decisions. “Domestic Re-Entry” has begun.
@robertson1322
Completed round 5 of 12. I did the “art therapy” today after declining the volunteer gal’s offer the first 4 times. I utilized the “dark outline then lightly shade” approach that most of the girls at Thomas Haley Elementary in Irving used. Mrs. Brown would be so proud of me.
Today starts phase 2 of our journey. Port gets installed this morning followed by lots of bloodwork. 5 hrs of chemo tom. Have some new pain we hope to get answers for, and obviously there are some answers we don’t want and thus fear is a constant companion.
#getacolonoscopy
Another tough week. Tuesday Night we were back at the ER and were admitted w a nasty abdominal infection. DRs re-opened an incision and got the infection controlled, and after another 6 days in the hospital are hopefully going home Mon w a “wound vac” for the next 1-2 months.
Happy Birthday to my beautiful bride
@robertson1322
She is the leader of our pack. We couldn’t make it without her and our lives are better because she is in them. I love you Kimberly Moore!
Public appreciation tweet for
@ThatEagleCoach
Brandon Schmidt who guided Prosper HS through our 1st week back. While structuring workouts and safety logistics across 2 different campuses to serve 640+ athletes he created an environment where we all are safe but up to standard.
16/16 on summer workouts. Not only are these dudes hard workers they are also some of the most important people in my life over the last year. Love you guys. We can do hard things together.
@CoachMillerD
@TTaylor2022
&DavidHall.
Headed back “into the darkness” this morning for a little clean up operation stemming from the surgery/infection last March, my 6th time being put under in 14 months. I’ve consumed enough narcotics and chemicals over the last year even Elvis would be like “Whoa man, slow down.”
I don’t know if I have said this yet….but not a week goes by without something being improved or upgraded for our kids. Of course…I’ve already seen
@CoachDYJ
do this once before.
Spoke to my man
@zylanlee2003
’s Dad last night for about 10 minutes and this morning the “Gold Standard”
@aidansiano34
stopped by to help us prep. This is a special time of year. Go Eagles!
#beatduncanville
Round 4. Dr. has flipped around some meds to address then heart/ chest issues we have been dealing with. Hopefully it will help. In the meantime I can’t feel my hands or lips 🤷.
#getacolonoscopy
Super proud of my wifey
@robertson1322
and the gal that she is. She continues to be the star of our family. Living in your shadow is cold babe but my life is better because you agreed to be a part of it.
I couldn’t wait to post this picture. Just look at these fantastic Halloween Decorations. Not for the faint of heart. Oh...and
@jacksonberryyyy
stopped by to tell Walker he is his Flight Crew player. (but seriously....look at that spider)
Almost all the way back. Lost 18/28 lbs I gained during Chemo in the last 3 months. Resting HR back below 80 for the first time since April 23’. VO2 threshold back almost to 180HR. The scars will remain but the pain will fade away.
This guy has won 7 playoff games in his school’s first 3 years in 6A, leads a program with 315+ athletes that fields 7 total teams, and does so with total class. S.T.U.D.
Happy Birthday to the General
@ThatEagleCoach
! Great husband, father, leader, and coach. No one takes better care of their coaches or players. Our campus and community are both better with him at the helm. He brings the sauce everyday. 🏆🥫🏆🥫🏆🥫
#DYJ
I said this a week ago. This is one of the best players in our area. Tomorrow at the
@DFWClinic
a room full of people will be of the same opinion. He will instantly make a team better on the next level and is only limited by the myopic view that you have to have Junior film.
It's hard to stand out on a defense that is as perennially elite as Prosper's, and that just speaks to how special a year this linebacker had.
Congrats to Star Local Media's all-area Defensive Player of the Year: Prosper's Adam Due!
Guys….guys. This is OU’s logo….but it’s upside down. HA! Isn’t that hilarious. They usually do it the other way, but I made it upside down to show them….well ….their logo upside down. I bet it really burns Sooner fans up.
So awesome seeing
@codygallegos66
my original DUDE
@ProsperEaglesFB
. Love this guy w all my heart. So proud of who he is. My son still thinks of him as his Flight Crew guy and he will always be part of our family.
@HoneyKatieLynn
@CoachDYJ
Couldn’t agree more. This morning he forced me to go home and rest while he got my classes covered. I would do anything for him ever.
And so the
@Eagle1Wrestling
journey begins. When I convinced
@Dkkightd
to join us at Prosper it wasn’t for his sage football advice….it was for this right here!
The Prosper community has been so great to us here as we begin to part ways, and we will forever be indebted to the Majors family and many others.
@jakob_majors
@tracimajors
#getacolonoscopy
A weight room full of dudes bustin their tails on a Thursday morning at 7am. You don’t become a State Ranked team after year-one of a new program for no reason!
#stormisbrewing
Walker and our neighbor started a snow removal business. Job one is almost in the books. The “Georgetown Snow Boyeez” are improving the world one driveway at a time.
Yesterday we closed the book on 1413 Macfarland. It was a great 3 years in Leander w a lot of great friends. I wish our humble house the best. Now...on to Prosper!!!
What do you do the morning after your season opening scrimmage and a midnight bedtime? Well if you are these guys you get to
@RuckerRocks
by 7:15 to open car doors and greet some wee ones.
For your Friday morning viewing pleasure ….a 6’0” 280lb interior DL casually squatting 500 to FULL DEPTH! And he is a great dude. And he has an awesome family.
Midnight bedtime after a Thursday district win and these boys were back at it the next morning supporting our future Eagles.
#servicetoothers
@ProsperEaglesFB