A lot has happened since I last posted 2 months ago. So much I’m not sure how to start. I can’t remember a holiday period in my life that held so much significance in my heart as this past one. Having the normalcy of the holidays with friends and family…
Author: Charles Fedderwitz
No Limbo for Love
It’s been two weeks. A lot has happened, but in some ways it also feels like nothings happened. So what’s happened? Life, work and family. It’s been a great two weeks just living life as I had before. I say that because it’s easy to forget what I’m dealing with…
Tribute to a Family Friend
So here I am in Ocala awaiting the funeral ceremony of a family friend. I met his sister and mom for the first time today. Very sad day. I met Todd a long time ago when we were just teenagers. I was dating my wife to be. He was dating…
Getting Back on Track
So, what now? My surgery is done. I’m on the road to recovery. Now what do I do? Physically I still need to recover. This coming Thursday will be my two-week mark from surgery. I’m still sore where they cut out my prostate. I try to stay active and walk…
The Maryland Trip
While my children were growing up file sharing on the internet was at its peak. I spent many nights downloading music, movies and other media for my kids. The indie/alternative rock scene was the best it’s ever been, and my kids and I fell in love with several different bands…
RALP vs Radiation
When I was at the Urologists office and was first told I have Prostate Cancer, he said your choices are Surgery or Radiation. It was a very sobering discussion. My doctor understood the gravity of the conversation. For someone who never seemed to stop when I came to his office…
Pathology Results (Hurdle#2)
Today is a good day. I’m trying to prepare myself of the news about my pathology. As well I’m anxious to rid myself of the catheter. I think I hit about 1 hour of sleep last night. It was not a good night. My post surgery appointment was at 12:30pm.…
Hurdles, The 1 Year Plan and Goals
Since being diagnosed with cancer I’ve been trying to figure out how to address my life. Initially my thinking was; “I should do something NOW!” I’ll just declare retirement and sit at home and plan trips and ways to spend my money and time with loved ones enjoying life. I…
1 Week Post-Surgery Update
It’s 5:30 in the morning. I’ve already been up for at least an hour. Sleep comes in spurts. Thankfully I haven’t needed to take anything to deal with my insomnia. Even though my sleep is sporadic I’ve been able to relax and sleep in chunks throughout the day. I’m scheduled…