Wednesday, July 17, 2019

A Happy 11 Year Anniversary

WOW, how time flies. It is 11 years ago that I was first diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Here I am 11 years later and I am having a great run. I have been free and clear of MCL since 2015. Now this may not seem like a long time… but for me it seems like forever ago. I may seem like a broken record… but I am truly so BLESSED.

I am currently at this point in my life where it is full of many new and exciting things.
As I had mentioned in my last post, I have a new hip. All I can say with this is that I feel great. I am moving better than I have in a very long time.
Also, my wife and I have been on a bit of a health kick. I am down about 40 pounds. I have great energy and I am completely void of any breathing issues.
On my career front, I have started my own business. I will be helping people become their own bosses and taking control of their lives by assisting them with finding franchise business opportunities. This is a mission I am very passionate about being I have recently gone through a career transition of my own. It will be my pleasure to help others find their perfect business. To makes this clear I have named my business “Mission Franchise” www.missionfranchise.com
And the biggest thing which will be new in my life is that I am going to be a grandfather. My daughter Jill and her husband Marc are expecting a bundle of joy in November. 
HOLY COW… I’M GONNA BE A GRADFATHER!!!

As I said, I am so blessed. Could it be that I have reached the light at the end of the tunnel? Only God knows… but I can say without any hesitation that when I look back to the time in 2008 when I was sitting with Dr. Scola, hearing my diagnosis… and being able to hit the fast forward button taking me through past relapses, many bumps in the road and so much more… landing where I am now it is clear to me that due to My Adventures with Mantle Cell Lymphoma … I am stronger than I ever have been… My confidence to take on new big things in my life is stronger than it has ever been… I have a stronger faith than I ever had… My love for family and friend is stronger than it ever has been… … … and I now look to the future with such excitement, enthusiasm. passion, faith, hope and love.

Here is a link to a wonderful song that so much speaks to me. “Counting Every Blessing” by Rend Collective: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X9d4ubvWH4

The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights.
Habakkuk 3:19

More to come…

http://mantlecell.blogspot.com/