NameGina Bibb Age60 How long have you lived in Baytown?In the area all my life, but in Baytown until about age 52. Most interesting fact about youI am currently legally blind and unable to walk due to taking an antibiotic (Zyvox; generic name is Linezolid) … Continue readingGina Bibb: battling multiple health challenges
“I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and they took it out. So now I’m going through radiation. “I had anxiety for a long time. That’s one of the reasons I started painting rocks. I wanted to have something else to focus on. The very first … Continue readingRock art brings joy, comfort during cancer treatment
“Me and my brothers took care of our parents before they died. They were both in their 50s. It was tough to watch them deteriorate. They didn’t have all the money in the world, and they had to spend loads on insulin. I’ve told my … Continue readingCancer, age work against her when job hunting
“I’ve been part of Relay for Life as a volunteer and supporter for eight years. My pastor who was like a father died of cancer. Co-workers who were like family died of cancer. It was all around me. We have a long history of diabetes, … Continue readingRelay for Life volunteer dealing with her own cancer
“I went to live with my grandparents when I was 13. They were like my parents. They raised me as their son. And I helped take care of them until the end. I would go with them to their appointments in Houston, and there were … Continue readingHe faces future with late grandparents’ inspiration
“My biggest challenge right now is trying to get through the days with my son, and trying not to worry about how it will be when he’s gone. “I have three boys. The oldest one is Dallas Arabie Jr., and he has terminal cancer. He … Continue readingHer son stays strong while battling colon cancer
“My first wife and I had a very nice home on four acres. Then she got pancreatic cancer. She died six months after she was diagnosed. It was a beautiful home. But it just wasn’t … It was not a happy time for me. I … Continue readingLiving a comfortable life in their barndominium
“I actually said to my mom the other day, ‘I will state for the record, I’m glad I don’t have hair.’ And I wasn’t lying. With all this rain? Come on. Also, having been ill all friggin’ summer — I’m still working on recovering my … Continue readingShe’s bald, beautiful and no longer ashamed
Rebecca Crenshaw is finding ways to deal with the suicide of her grandmother, Suzanne Bradbury. Suzanne was battling an aggressive form of cancer when she shot herself while Rebecca was visiting her San Diego home. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Rebecca says it’s helpful … Continue readingDealing with suicide in an open, honest way
“You know, all of our lives we’ve given. Never been on the receiving end. Didn’t know what it was like. I’ve learned now why I give. Being on the receiving end, you understand what people go through. I don’t think I could have ever really … Continue readingCouple learns what it’s like to be on receiving end