May 23, 2011

This month marks the three year anniversary since my last radiation treatment. I feel great and there are no side effects. I have several long distance bike trips and runs planned for this summer. Again, I am blessed with wonderful support from my fantastic wife, great family and good friends. What I've learned through the whole process is that if you have great faith and determination and support from wonderful people you can do anything. This has helped to ingrain in my mind to live each day to its fullest and not take anything for granted. It feels great to see the doctors smiling and so surprised every time I go in for my checkups. They have actually released me for 9 months before my next check. Again, I appreciate any comments people do make. It is nice to know that I am still in your thoughts.

This has definitely been an unplanned trip, but one that has really strengthened me and my family in many ways. I actually look forward to being able to share my journey with others. Hopefully I can help in ways that I didn't even realize and give hope to those that are in need. Each day is a gift and I intend on living my life with that in mind.