An early "Happy Father's Day" to all you dads!
Tomorrow we go to one of my daughters to celebrate the day. The weather promises to be good and so does the company. It's another Father's Day that I would not have had without all the good things that have gone on over the past two plus years. In any case, I'll have to practice my pitching for the big day on Friday.
What else has happened over the past few days? Well, the second week of photophoresis has come to an end with the realization that one of the nurses has gotten divorced from a Bob Johnson so I'm going to have to watch her rather closely as she jabs me with that long needle. Otherwise, no issues other than being bored to death(what a bad saying that is!) for almost three hours. This coming week, the two days are Wednesday and Thursday which will hold true for the next two months.
I do want to say that I am proud of one of my granddaughters who received an award for all the volunteer work that she had done as a fifth grader. More than any other award, this award recognizes what you are - not who you are. My granddaughter was upset that her award was only for third place and has vowed to do better next year. To me, that says even more!
Tomorrow starts the summer season at church - one service, no choir. It's funny, when the choir season ends it comes just when you want it tobe over. But, come September, you're ready to tackle it once again - not only ready, but eagerly looking forward to it.
Healthwise, the eyes are about the same. The only thing is that I feel weaker than I used to. So, some things take a longer to do or I just don't do them. Not a big deal at this stage of my life.
However, I have to make that big pitch on Friday so time to warm up...
Bob
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
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
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