June 14, 2011 9:25 PM

I'm somewhat embarrassed!

I was selected to be a "New Hampshire Champion" and will be honored at the New Hampshire Fisher Cats game on Friday, June 24th. How was I chosen? One of my daughters sent in a letter detailing some of the things that I have done on my road to recovery. From all of the entries that were submitted(one?), I was selected. So I will be the only one honored that night. I read the letter that my daughter sent and though it was truthful in every way, I just feel that it is not enough to deserve such recognition.

What do I get? A hat, some kind of award, and VIP treatment for the night. That's certainly nice and make for a once in a lifetime event. However, I get to throw out the first pitch. Not having thrown a baseball in a few years, I'm going to have to do a little(make that a lot) of practicing between now and then. Another side benefit is that the Fisher Cats play the Portland Sea Dogs(the minor league affiliate of our major league team - the Boston Red Sox).

Needless to say, I will report how well the evening went. I'm assuming that it won't be rained out!

Today, I completed photophoresis treatment number four. I don't think that there have been any noticeable improvements as of yet. A former patient stopped by while we were there and everyone remarked how well she has done - so we can assume that the treatment really does work! However, there was another fellow there who continues to be treated twice a week after two years. So it is possible to be on this for quite a while. We'll see!

Not much else to report as Sunday saw my niece's bridal shower and a good time was had by all.

Again, I am deeply humbled by the recognition coming my way.

Another blessing this journey of mine...

Bob