Hello Summer!

Welcome to the summer edition of Living with Lymphoma. You were probably hoping I would stay away, but I’m back!

In cancer related news, thankfully I am still in full remission. Biopsy stitches are removed and the area is healing well. Red blood cells and platelet counts are low, so next week I’ll find out if they’ve recovered or if I need a transfusion.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay for Life was a huge success. I have to thank my team, Shawn, Sue, Marie, Jenifer, Jamie, Haley, Meghan, and Laurie. We raised just shy of $3,000 as a team and will be noted a Bronze medal team by the ACS. We are already planning for next year’s walk. How to fundraise better, make the campsite better, and how to recruit more members. It was an awesome experience and am excited to participate again. Thank you to all my friends, family and companies who contributed time and money to making the event such a success.

In non-cancer related yes still medical news, knee surgery could be in my future. There is a snapping, stiffness, and pain in my left knee. For those who know don’t, I have had 3 surgeries on my right knee including a complete ACL reconstruction. The left knee has carried the load (no pun intended) for 15 years now and it was bound to give way eventually. My oncologist checked out the knee and it definitely isn’t drug or steroid related. Hence, I have an appointment at the end of the month with a orthopedic specialist.

The back is still sore and I should have gone back to physical therapy by now. However I am waiting find out about my knee. Can’t stand, walk, or do much of anything for more than 30 minutes without the back flaring up.

Outside the medical world, things aren’t too shabby. Finally passed papers on the short sale for the house in Dracut. Starting to look into new living arrangements to get me some privacy but still stay close to home in case of medical emergencies concerning myself or my parents. I also decided I can’t hide in my bedroom forever and have been separated long enough, so it is finally time to start dating.

My father was nominated and elected the new Master of Jordan Lodge in Peabody and has asked me join his line of officers as chaplain. Of course, I accepted. This will require the purchase of a tuxedo, but it will be worth it. My brethren in the Masons have helped me a great deal and I am looking forward to the opportunity to sit with my father and take on an active role in lodge.

Has always my son is amazing. He is growing like a weed, talking up a storm, wanting to read, and learning to swim. There are just not enough words to describe how I feel for my son. Gabe…Daddy loves you!

Ok, so this has become a slightly long post. Hadn’t written in a while. Sorry to drag on. Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. The fire pit will be open in the backyard soon.

~Cheers!
Adam