Bottom line up front (BLUF)--last night was the first full night of good sleep in a week. Feel almost human today, appetite is coming back and nausea/nervous guts are nonexistent!
This is a new month, rejoice! In May is your last chemo and from there on its up-up-up wards..., even the hair will grow back... maybe as with Kents Dad, it came in curly :) watch out for the afro-look! 8-) EK
Phil...I just returned from my daughter's wedding in Atlanta and my son's graduation from FSU/USAF commissioning ceremony in Tallahassee. I was VERY HAPPY to have been given a second chance, following my own sudden close call with death (heart attack) one month earlier, to actually participate in these significant lifetime milestones with my children. My appreciation for the fragile nature of my own mortality made the precious moments I was able to spend with all of my family members and friends in attendance even more special than they had always been in the past. My appreciation for the quality of the relationships I have with my family and friends has intensified and come into much sharper focus lately. I find myself frantically seeking to capture and enhance these relationships across the board...as if I am finally aware that time is running out...quickly...and it always has been. Therefore...I also found myself taking time out from the chaos of preparing for and participating in the many ceremonies, dinners, social gatherings, family sight-seeing ventures, and countless conversations, to track your progress on this journey via your "Blogspot" web site...by the way...great idea! I am VERY GRATEFUL for the opportunity to share portions of this journey with you. In fact, I shared it with my family and friends in Atlanta last week. I am VERY PROUD of your courageous and inspirational fight with such an insidious foe. Mutsuko and I, along with a growing army of your friends and family members from all over he world, steadfastly commit our thoughts and prayers to assist you with every swing of the mighty sword God has given you the strength to wield. In turn, we each draw strength from your daily demonstration of the faith and trust you have in Him...despite the ever increasing challenges He causes you to endure and overcome. Hang in there! You are more than 2/3's of the way closer to crossing the finish line for this chemo marathon and savoring the taste of victory! If you are feeling up to it this weekend, let's break bread together somewhere so Mutsuko and I can admire your new "Yule Brenner" look!!! (Smile)
March 8, 2007--diagnosed with lymphoma from biposy taken from upper jaw.
March-April--All scans, tests, labs come back negative--cancer is in very early stages.
April 2--Started chemo--the battle begins.
May 14--last chemo session. Unfortunately, side effects last until May 24th. Radiation completed on July 2nd. Only follow-on checks from here on out!! All praises to God!!!
July 30th--REMISSION reconfirmed! Thanks be to God for He is good!
Check back for updates on my health and our family goings-on.
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This is a new month, rejoice! In May is your last chemo and from there on its up-up-up wards..., even the hair will grow back... maybe as with Kents Dad, it came in curly :) watch out for the afro-look! 8-)
EK
Phil...I just returned from my daughter's wedding in Atlanta and my son's graduation from FSU/USAF commissioning ceremony in Tallahassee. I was VERY HAPPY to have been given a second chance, following my own sudden close call with death (heart attack) one month earlier, to actually participate in these significant lifetime milestones with my children. My appreciation for the fragile nature of my own mortality made the precious moments I was able to spend with all of my family members and friends in attendance even more special than they had always been in the past. My appreciation for the quality of the relationships I have with my family and friends has intensified and come into much sharper focus lately. I find myself frantically seeking to capture and enhance these relationships across the board...as if I am finally aware that time is running out...quickly...and it always has been. Therefore...I also found myself taking time out from the chaos of preparing for and participating in the many ceremonies, dinners, social gatherings, family sight-seeing ventures, and countless conversations, to track your progress on this journey via your "Blogspot" web site...by the way...great idea! I am VERY GRATEFUL for the opportunity to share portions of this journey with you. In fact, I shared it with my family and friends in Atlanta last week. I am VERY PROUD of your courageous and inspirational fight with such an insidious foe. Mutsuko and I, along with a growing army of your friends and family members from all over he world, steadfastly commit our thoughts and prayers to assist you with every swing of the mighty sword God has given you the strength to wield. In turn, we each draw strength from your daily demonstration of the faith and trust you have in Him...despite the ever increasing challenges He causes you to endure and overcome. Hang in there! You are more than 2/3's of the way closer to crossing the finish line for this chemo marathon and savoring the taste of victory! If you are feeling up to it this weekend, let's break bread together somewhere so Mutsuko and I can admire your new "Yule Brenner" look!!! (Smile)
Aloha, Mike
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