Sunday, November 3, 2019

Same Ol' Same Ol' . . . Life is Good!

Having not heard from me in over 6 weeks, quite a few people have reached out just to check in and see how I was doing.  It's certainly fair to ask that question and it reminds me how much people really do care, but I'm happy to report that all is well with me!  I'm feeling fine, still on the "Yondelis for Life" program (Round #11 starts tomorrow), still putting off radiation (as the Yondelis is working), and still working full time (because I'm just too young and poor to retire right now).  I know that this might sound a little boring, but for a guy with Stage 4 metastatic cancer, it sounds like a dream!

I will add that these past 6 weeks have not been entirely uneventful.  I celebrated my 58th birthday back in late September at my favorite Mexican restaurant.  And though I knew that other people were coming to join us for dinner, I had no idea who was on the guest list.  Holly ended up surprising me with 30+ friends and neighbors who showed up to celebrate with us.  Some in fact drove (or flew) from great distances in order to be there.  Many of these friends also failed to follow the clear "no gifts" instructions . . . for which I am also grateful.  Best of all, some anonymous good soul even picked up the total tab, which I had planned take care of.  By my accounting, everyone seemed to be having a great time . . . I sure did!  It's events like this, with close friends and neighbors, that makes life so special and creates memories that last a lifetime.

Also going on, Holly and I celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary earlier in October.  We ended up heading to our favorite new beach area: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida!


I'll make no secret about it: one day I hope to retire and live in this community.  With 2 kids in college though, now is clearly not the right time.  I just hope and pray that things keep staying "normal" and "boring" for me over the next 4 years though because that's how long it's going to take before the kids are done with school.  Perhaps then we can head down to Florida.  Holly (who was born in Florida) keeps reminding me (almost daily) that she's "ready to move down anytime".  You'll get there eventually, Sweetie, and not alone, I promise!

TTFN!