Central Valley Corvettes of Fresno - November 2017

SUNSHINE & CLOUDS
Debbie Garrison
Oct. 17, 2017
Our Diane Hayes was in Las Vegas the weekend of the shooting with a girlfriend. They were in
Paris at the time the shooting took place but did not know what was going on. They announced
over the loud Speaker for everyone to pick up their money and go directly to their rooms and
stay there. They got on the elevator with a group of women that were hysterical, Diane told
them to calm down and pray. By the time they got to our floor they had calmed down. All the
hotels and casinos were in lockdown until they announced “All Clear” at 4 am. They woke up the
next morning and turned on the TV and saw all the devastating news. They had an early flight
out on Monday, so got dressed and went to the airport, but the plane was delayed for almost an
hour. They made it home safely, but all the while praying for all those involved and families of
the deceased. So sad.
Joyce sent me a note that our Ed Kroeker has been transferred from Horizon Rehab to private
home 3 blocks from their home. Hoping to get stronger and improve his walking. Joyce just had
her first immunotherapy treatment last Thursday with 5 more weeks.
Talked with Lupe Dawson yesterday to get an update on Dave, he’s had yet another setback, just
got home last Friday from the hospital once again. The blood thinner he is reacted with one of
the other medications he’s taking and he started losing blood. They took more tests while at the
hospital and fortunately everything with his heart is fine. They were going back to the Doctor
and hopefully they will a new blood thinner he will be able to take. He is very weak and both he
and Lupe have lost a lot of weight. Dave’s down to 170 lbs. Both of his sons have been very
supportive helping Lupe however they can. And they have nurses coming in every day to
monitor his progress. Lupe’s sister just flew in this past Sunday to lend her support to help Lupe
cooking and cleaning.
Please keep Dave and Lupe and Ed and Joyce in your prayers.
On a brighter note on October 12, Dick Johnson and Glenn Henderson drove to Pahrump,
Nevada and drove Corvettes for the next two days in the Ron Fellows performance driving
school at Spring Mountain Raceway. It was an incredible experience, at a first-rate facility. There
was classroom time followed by driving time to practice what we just learned in class. Then back
to class, then back to the track. It started at 8:00 AM each morning and finished at 4:00 PM each
evening. Everyone that likes to drive would get a lot out of this class. We came away knowing
we can handle our cars much better than when we arrived.
Lee and Holly Baumgarten will be on the RV road once again! November 1 st , they are headed to
Phoenix International Raceway for the NASCAR races. They will be there for two weeks as
campground hosts as well as attending the races. Then it's on to New Mexico to visit friends and
enjoy the Southwest!!! Your Sunshine Girl, Debbie G.