Live from New York, it's Saturday night!
It's not New York City but it's close enough. But it is live! And it's been a great day. We went to dinner at another friend's house today and it was nice to reconnect once again. After over two years, it was as though we had never missed a beat. But when you have shared a lot over the years, you have a lot to tlk about and a lot to catch up on.
Tomorrow it's back to the church that we left 21 years ago. It offers us a chance to reconnect with those who are still there after all these years. Needless to say, we're looking forward to it.
It's wonderful to be able to reconnect with those who at one time were a part of our lives.
God is great...
Bob
April 23, 2010 10:15 PM
New York, New York!
It's been two years since we have been here and, yet, in many ways it seems like yesterday. It's great to see our friends again and return to where we lived for over 11 years and reconnect with those who are still around after 21 years.
I'm writing this entry on one of our notebook computers. The modern age allows us to do so much these days. Now if I could only figure out some way to win the lottery! Tomorrow we go to dinner with other friends at their house. I'm looking forward to it!
Tonight we sat back and watched a movie. It's nice to sit back and relax and not be concerned about doing projects, et al. And it's nice to catch up on what's happening in everyone's life.
One more step...
Bob
It's been two years since we have been here and, yet, in many ways it seems like yesterday. It's great to see our friends again and return to where we lived for over 11 years and reconnect with those who are still around after 21 years.
I'm writing this entry on one of our notebook computers. The modern age allows us to do so much these days. Now if I could only figure out some way to win the lottery! Tomorrow we go to dinner with other friends at their house. I'm looking forward to it!
Tonight we sat back and watched a movie. It's nice to sit back and relax and not be concerned about doing projects, et al. And it's nice to catch up on what's happening in everyone's life.
One more step...
Bob
April 21, 2010 11:30 PM
Well, I survived!
My dental visit that is! As I mentioned yesterday, a permanent crown was to be affixed and then I had 2 cavities filled and a temporary crown was put in place. Other than having a sore mouth once the anesthesia wore off, I'm fine.
Tomorrow, we get ready to go to our friends in New York on Friday - so we've gotta pack. This will be a nice change and a chance to do a little pay back for all the times that they came here to New Hampshire during my "house arrest" period.
Not much else to say on a quiet, beautiful, spring day. I am looking forward to my visit to the doctor's next Wednesday because it will be eight weeks since my last visit and I want to see how my counts are doing. We've never gone this long before.
I did spend a little time looking at more info on my disease just before making this entry. M5 is not a good type of AML to have. This I knew. But even though some of the statistics don't bode well, I've defied the odds up to now and I'm well prepared to face whatever lies in wait for me. So, I guess what I'm saying is that it doesn't bother me any more. One reason is that I can't do anything about what happens so I'm not going to worry about it.
Life is a lot better that way...
Bob
My dental visit that is! As I mentioned yesterday, a permanent crown was to be affixed and then I had 2 cavities filled and a temporary crown was put in place. Other than having a sore mouth once the anesthesia wore off, I'm fine.
Tomorrow, we get ready to go to our friends in New York on Friday - so we've gotta pack. This will be a nice change and a chance to do a little pay back for all the times that they came here to New Hampshire during my "house arrest" period.
Not much else to say on a quiet, beautiful, spring day. I am looking forward to my visit to the doctor's next Wednesday because it will be eight weeks since my last visit and I want to see how my counts are doing. We've never gone this long before.
I did spend a little time looking at more info on my disease just before making this entry. M5 is not a good type of AML to have. This I knew. But even though some of the statistics don't bode well, I've defied the odds up to now and I'm well prepared to face whatever lies in wait for me. So, I guess what I'm saying is that it doesn't bother me any more. One reason is that I can't do anything about what happens so I'm not going to worry about it.
Life is a lot better that way...
Bob
April 20, 2010 10:05 PM
Crown him with many crowns!
Tomorrow I get a temporary crown replaced with the permanent one and get a new temporary crown that will be replaced in another month or so. It's not the physical pain that hurts when I go to the dentist - it's the financial pain! Even with dental insurance, crowns prove to be expensive! And, just like my treatment for the leukemia, you can't afford not to have the work done.
I've intentionally done very little the past two day as I have been constantly on the go for the past few months. Time to take a mini-rest. I must admit that I'm looking at a couple of simple electrical tasks that really should be done. Once spring really sets in, I'll attack the garage.
I guess that since I'm considering taking on more tasks, you can kind of assume that I'm feeling fine.
If you were to hear the stories that so many others tell, you would really realize how much of a blessing that has been...
Bob
Tomorrow I get a temporary crown replaced with the permanent one and get a new temporary crown that will be replaced in another month or so. It's not the physical pain that hurts when I go to the dentist - it's the financial pain! Even with dental insurance, crowns prove to be expensive! And, just like my treatment for the leukemia, you can't afford not to have the work done.
I've intentionally done very little the past two day as I have been constantly on the go for the past few months. Time to take a mini-rest. I must admit that I'm looking at a couple of simple electrical tasks that really should be done. Once spring really sets in, I'll attack the garage.
I guess that since I'm considering taking on more tasks, you can kind of assume that I'm feeling fine.
If you were to hear the stories that so many others tell, you would really realize how much of a blessing that has been...
Bob
April 18, 2010 11: 55 PM
You give all of us cause for hope!
Those moving words were said to me today by a gentleman whose 11 year old son has had aplastic anemia and had a bone marrow transplant last November. Though his son has had a recent setback, he seems to be turning the corner back to recovery. I was somewhat taken aback by those words because I never looked at myself in that light before. But, I guess, not just me, but all of us who have been fortunate enough to survive provide those now going through it with the inspiration that they need to persevere because you can defeat the disease.
This man came to register at the bone marrow drive today which was most certainly a wonderful thing to do. All who came were greatly committed to wanting to give of themselves with the chance that they may be helping another. It was so wonderful for me to see how the true human spirit can manifest iteself in such a meaningful fashion. There were a few who were deeply disappointed because health issues prevented them from being able to get on the list. This in no way diminishes their efforts to give wherever they can. Again, I thank you all.
Yesterday, my wife and I were "trained" to be peer to peer counselors for those either suffering from some sort of blood disorder or who were caregivers to those in that situation. I don't know how effective I can be in this role but, again, I would like to have the opportunity to try to aid someone who is having a problem and needs some reassurance.
Success stories spur people on because it does provide them with the thought that if others can do it - so can they. And a positive attitude greatly helps when you are fighting this battle.
Once again, I feel so blessed to have traveled the journey that I have and even more blessed to think that just by having done so others are moved to step up the level of their battles because they desire the same outcome for themselves.
It was a great day for all...
Bob
Those moving words were said to me today by a gentleman whose 11 year old son has had aplastic anemia and had a bone marrow transplant last November. Though his son has had a recent setback, he seems to be turning the corner back to recovery. I was somewhat taken aback by those words because I never looked at myself in that light before. But, I guess, not just me, but all of us who have been fortunate enough to survive provide those now going through it with the inspiration that they need to persevere because you can defeat the disease.
This man came to register at the bone marrow drive today which was most certainly a wonderful thing to do. All who came were greatly committed to wanting to give of themselves with the chance that they may be helping another. It was so wonderful for me to see how the true human spirit can manifest iteself in such a meaningful fashion. There were a few who were deeply disappointed because health issues prevented them from being able to get on the list. This in no way diminishes their efforts to give wherever they can. Again, I thank you all.
Yesterday, my wife and I were "trained" to be peer to peer counselors for those either suffering from some sort of blood disorder or who were caregivers to those in that situation. I don't know how effective I can be in this role but, again, I would like to have the opportunity to try to aid someone who is having a problem and needs some reassurance.
Success stories spur people on because it does provide them with the thought that if others can do it - so can they. And a positive attitude greatly helps when you are fighting this battle.
Once again, I feel so blessed to have traveled the journey that I have and even more blessed to think that just by having done so others are moved to step up the level of their battles because they desire the same outcome for themselves.
It was a great day for all...
Bob
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