12/19/16 – What better way to kick off the Christmas season than
with the news that the PET scan I had today was all clear and that my MCL is
still in remission. I met with Dr. Goy today and you can truly see the joy on
his face when he is giving great news like this.
Whenever I am asked what I want for Christmas my standard
response is always:
“Peace on Earth”.
Saying this I am thrilled with this fantastic early Christmas present.
Now, I won’t lie… I absolutely love celebrating Christmas. It’s
a time to be with friends and family, to spread love and cheer. It is a time
for us to rediscover our inner child and a time for charity, kindness,
goodness, peace, love and joy. AND…
it is a time to be Santa Claus to others… and Santa, he sure is one heck of a
guy… he is really the only folk hero we have who's male, doesn’t carry a gun,
and is all about peace, joy, giving, and caring for other people… BUT even
Santa would tell you that Christmas is not about him. Santa brings presents to
well behaved girls and boys as a reminder of the birth of Jesus Christ. In truth… Christmas
itself is really about a big present that God gave the world over 2000 years
ago - Jesus!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your
families a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.
As for getting back to my health update… I have my next follow
up on January 24th to see where I am with MDS. I also have a follow
up PET scan scheduled for June’17.
And back to Christmas cheer… one of my favorite lines from a
Christmas movie is when Buddy the Elf says:
“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” (from
the movie “Elf”). Below are YouTube links to some great renditions of Christmas songs that you
are sure to Enjoy.
“Heart of Christmas” by Matthew West
“Jingle Bell Rock” by Jeremy Camp
“Noel” by Chris Tomlin featuring Lauren Daigle
“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” by Mercy Me
“Joy To The World” by The David Crowder Band
“Angels We Have Heard On High” by Third Day
“Go Tell It On the Mountain” by Pentatonix
For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you
who is Messiah and Lord.
And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped
in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was a multitude
of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth
peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2:11-14
More to come…
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2 comments:
Rich - Congratulations!!! Best wishes for continued blessings and clean check-ups!! So happy for you guys - and you look great! Missed you at the HUMC/JTCC event this year, but we had a conflict, and I needed to be with the family.
Miss you guys, and wish you a most Blessed and Merry Christmas!!
Love,
The O'Briens
Hey John, Thank you so much. Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year to you and your family. Maybe this will be the year that we meet up for a beer and a burger.
Rich
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