Day 80 is bringing out some spiritual and thought provoking memories today, so please forgive my at times rambling offshoots.
Captain X you always seem to have a motivational tool at the ready for me when things could be going better, and today my subscription to Livestrong is official. Hank, my remembrances of your spirit evoke so many good thoughts. Mary my dear Mary, how lucky can my brother be ending up with your true kindness and love (it still amazes me. The care package we received in the mail Saturday made our evening!) The little things are all adding up to me now as I am coming to an end of the "acute" phase of this stem cell transplant. Yvonne continues to motivate when I need it (all of the time lately) and push me forward in the most supportive and adult way. Dad, Alice, Cathy, Les, Alan- if I sound less than positive it's temporary. I have realized with focus, nutrition, physical fitness, and knowledge I have the best fighting chance to return to normal. I am at Day 80 today, Yvonne was there watching them relax me, and complete the last bone marrow aspiration taking a little fluid in the clinic today all without pain. She smiled when I needed it and looked forward to our return trip to home so she could eat the leftovers pizza she made for me last night. She drives me every day we need to go to town or other locations, even though I have the I am the guy I drive background.
My best man is coming up from Portland to rock and roll with us this coming weekend as Rush is coming to the White River Amphitheater. Tony, thanks for the news and positive messages you've sent my way, you are a good friend. I have some pulmonary testing, some oral hygiene stuff, and just a few more by rote testing to complete before I am released to my original oncology doctor. The best news of all is I am tapering off of Predisone which cause weakness, puffy face, and many other ugly side effects. I should be done with that by early September!! In the meantime I am finding focus where I can to keep busy, making a buck or two in the stock market, etc. My platelets are a cause of concern and seem to continue to go down over time, that's where nutrition hopefully will help. Update over, enjoy a nice little ditty on me. Live Happy!
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So maybe you didn't consider this before, but the motivation in this endeavor flows both ways. You are living Lance's best quote,"“Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.” I am glad we can play some small part in your fight. LiveSTRONG!
I know how much it helps to have family who cares and is on your side, I am blessed to have that in spades. Cathy
no one expects you to be positive all the time. It's ok to cry, too. Les and I have cried together. It's brought us closer. We kept the tears short and then we emcourage each other.
Cathy
Thank you for your posting, it's good to see that you are keeping yourself strong both mentally and physically!! I am preparing for a dance performance this Friday night at SeaTac Hilton. I joined a formation team for ballroom dance. I hope next year when I perform again, you and Yvonne can come and see!! :-) Live Strong and Happy!
Wow Alice, keeping busy doing something that is fun and good for you too! I'd be interested to know more. My two left feet have never served me well in the fields of grace. :) Greg
The Lord continues to bless You in so many less obvious ways. :) Lord bless and Keep You and Yours
Hank
OH and the Golden Retriever Passed her "Citizenship test". next will be for a service dog.
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To me, you have all the grace in the world in dealing with your condition!!!!! You inspired me to live life to the fullest, thank you!! I have been wanting to dance a few years back, but did not have the courage until now because of you!! Thank you!!!! :-) Live Strong and Happy!
Carol, got you message, thanks for the hello. Enjoy that vacation- you won't even need to worry about sunscreen! Greg
I went to the link about Dr. Nash and his research. Very neat. Sometimes they'll find a use for a therapy that was not thought of before. "livestrong"
Greg,How have you been ? We are seeing mid 90 degrees every day. What is your weather lately ? Give us an update. Love Dad and Alice
We had a great visit from Phil yesterday and this morning. Saw most of a Rush concert last night, and are enjoying some cloudy and rainy weather here. New post in a bit.
Greg
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