7/17/17 – On July 17th 2008 I posted “On July 17th, I met with the surgeon to get the results of the
mediastinoscopy. This is when I was given the news that I had Mantle Cell
Lymphoma.” This led me on an internet search that returned grim and
discouraging results. I am absolutely thrilled to say “Never believe what you read”. Here it is, my 9th
Anniversary of being diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma and…
I”M STILL STANDING after all this time!!!!
Even better yet, I am healthy and strong. To make things even
more exciting and encouraging, I had my port removed this past Tuesday. Now how
great is that???
True, my 9 years has been full of twists and turns and ups and
downs but…
I”M
STILL STANDING better than I ever did!!!!
My Adventures with Mantle Cell Lymphoma has been one that has
truly been full of Hope, Faith and Love… and I could have never gotten to where
I am without my incredible wife who has been by my side every second of my
journey. I hope my journey is seen as an example of why you should never give up… and how by having faith and keeping positive will lead
to good things.
As a follow up to my last post, it appears that the scan of my
lungs is showing improvement. The hope is that a few IVIG treatments will clear
things up. I’ll be getting additional IVIG’s every three weeks for a while. My
next scans are scheduled for December and I am confident they will be just
fine.
So now that I have no port… I have no disease… and all my ailments
are on the mend… What will I do with myself???? I will simply Live, Love and Laugh. Most of all… I
will enjoy the wonderful life that that God has gifted to me.
To mark my 9th Anniversary, here is a YouTube link
for the Elton John classic “I’m Still Standing”. Enjoy!
Here is another YouTube link for a fantastic song by Peter
Gabriel, it’s called “Don’t Give Up”
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
