Thirty years ago, my wife and I stood in front of an altar and said our vows. But our relationship started way before then. Over ten years prior, my wife and I were paired in a Home Economics class in our middle school baking bad cookies and sewing something… You…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…