April 9, 2009 10:55 PM 49 days to go

Another day with no problems.

The weather was very Springlike temperaturewise but a little windy. It did not deter us from going for a walk. Now that the sun is getting stronger and stronger, I have to be careful about getting too much sun and a sunburn. Unfortunately, my medication makes me more susceptable to the sun's rays. Usually, I don't have to worry about that. But, this year I'll have to be much more conscious of my outdoor activities.

Tonight is Maundy Thursday and I really missed going to church. This whole weekend is going to be tough in that regard because it is the essence as to why I am a Christian. Because of Easter Day, when I got the news that I was diagnosed with leukemia, I was not concerned about my mortal life. I know that that may be hard for some of you to believe, but it is the truth. This is why we are Christians. Our faith in God and the will of God sustains us each day no matter what we have to undertake or undergo. If we cannot commit ourselves to that, then we should not call ourselves Christians.

As you all know, I am not out of the woods here, but I am still unconcerned about my future regarding this disease. I know that it's now easier to have that feeling when things are going so well for me. But, that was most certainly not the case in the beginning when I was given about a 30% chance. Even less of a chance, depending on what website you looked at.

It's really quite funny, when I sat down here to craft today's entry, I had no idea what I was going to say because it was one of the most uneventful days that I have undergone. And yet, all of a sudden, the entry morphed into a discussion about my most inner feelings as to why I harbor the attitude that I do about the battle that I am now undergoing. God most certainly works in strange ways.

For sure, I'll have much to celebrate at next year's Easter...

Bob