What can I say? I haven’t written in a while. Not entirely sure if it is a major case of writer’s block, lack of a good topic, or perhaps things have been going well lately and I have difficulty writing when I’m content instead of upset.
I have two impending doctor appointments coming up, which I am not overly concerned about. Gabe has had a few minor incidents at daycare, however I feel confident with some good parenting and patience he’ll be fine. Remember he IS only 3. The separation agreement between my wife and I is being finalized and the house will either be sold or foreclosed on shortly. Things are looking up.
This past week, I actually got a plane and visited my brother and his family in St. Louis. Twenty months ago, this was not even a consideration. Chemo, radiation, stem cell transplant…an immune system which would be compromised if the bathroom wasn’t cleaned daily, let alone being crammed inside a germ-infested airplane for 3 ½ hours. Thankfully, my health is improving and more trips like this should be in my future.
It was an awesome trip. Besides getting away from the cave (my bedroom), I got to spend quality time with my brother, his wife and my nephew, Adam. We went to a Mongolian BBQ grille, a SuperBowl party, a bar, watched some funny movies and I even went to church. I got my drink on for the first time in over 2 years and even made a few new friends, which I am keeping in touch with through email and Facebook.
I am finally on my way to recovery, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Nothing in life is perfect but luckily for me, things are starting to work themselves out. The most important thing is to never give up. It is very easy to despair at times but you must keep your head up.
I will still talk about my experiences with lymphoma but hopefully with less doom and gloom. Stay with me as the journey continues.
~Cheers!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
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