NYT/AP: Former Texas Governor (Richards) Expects Recovery

[DeepModem Mom]

Former Texas Governor Expects Recovery
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: April 11, 2006

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Former Texas Gov. Ann Richards said Tuesday she feels ''terrific'' and expects to recover fully from cancer of the esophagus.

''There is no doubt in my mind I will recover from this,'' she said. ''If I had known people would be so nice to me, I might have done this sooner.''

Richards, governor from 1991 to 1995 and known for her silver hair and sharp wit, discussed her health at a news conference announcing that Austin school officials were naming a new all-girls academy after her.

The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders is scheduled to open in fall 2007. ''I hope to be at the front door greeting the girls as they come in,'' she said.

Richards, 72, is halfway through chemotherapy treatments. After three more sessions, doctors will determine whether she needs further treatment, which could include more chemotherapy, radiation or surgery. She is being treated on an outpatient basis....

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/us/AP-Richards-Cancer.html

[saltpoint]

1. I hope Ann Richards gets well, gets well soon, recovers swiftly, and

is back doing whatever she damn well wants to do.

She is a terrific human being.

[Horse with no Name]

2. I love this woman

Sending prayers and healing thoughts her way.

[napi21]

3. Best of luck to Ann! I lived in Tx. while she was Gov.

And I doubt any of us will ever forget those famous words of hers..."Poor George. He can't help it! He was born with a silver foot in his mouth!"

We love ya Ann. Get well soon!

[TomInTib]

5. I had a "Ann for President" bumpersticker on my car while the idiot

was a'runnin' for prezydent.

[Blue_Roses]

14. I was living there too and I remember how nasty

the ads were against her. Guess that was a definite sign of things yet to come:eyes:

I wish we could have stopped Bush then.

[Buck Laser]

4. She is a kind and beautiful woman.

I've noticed her in the news again, and at local events. My daughter says she attended a David Sedaris appearance in Austin last night. I pray for her complete recovery.

[CottonBear]

7. She is a wonderful woman and a patriotic American.

Welcome to DU Buck Laser! :hi:

[DeepModem Mom]

8. Thank you Buck Laser, and welcome to DU!

[sonias]

6. I do hope she recovers

Cancer is a horrible disease. You can do it Governor Richards!

Sonia

[oasis]

9. My best to Gov. Richards, shes tops in my book. (eom)

[flyarm]

10. oh bless her and i will light a candle for her..i met her at the 2004

dem convention..and what a lovely lovely lady!!

she has my prayers..and my kindest regards for a full recovery!!

fly

[Frustratedlady]

11. I wish Ann Richards the best of luck in beating this cancer.

I loved her sense of humor and have always admired her for her ability to nail some of the politicians lost in their fantasies...present office holder, in particular. Good luck, Ann Richards! You have the spunk to give this cancer a run for its money.

[Booster]

12. Kick it in the butt, Ann. Hope she has a complete recovery cause

we really need her.:grouphug:

[booksenkatz]

13. A kick for Annie!

Thanks for posting this, DeepModem Mom.

[noonwitch]

15. I'm glad that she is feeling good

I always liked her.

[DemoTex]

16. Pray that Ann can beat it without the surgery.

Dad had an esophogectomy three years ago. That has to be the worst surgical procedure in the world. The esophagus is removed and the stomach is pulled up into the chest cavity and connected to the lower throat. Dad was almost 83 when he had the surgery (the oldest to ever have that procedure in Atlanta .. maybe in the country). Three years later, he is doing great. I do pray that the chemo does the trick for dear Ann Richards.

[DUHandle]

17. I think it was Governor Richards who first said

"He's not a bush, he's a shrub."