My Journey 2

3-21-19
I have an update about my Ureteroscopy and Lithotripsy.

I went on Monday the 11^th to do it. They could not get to the kidney stone because the tube was too small. They put in a stint to widen the space and rescheduled to do again on the next Monday the 18^th. So we went again on Monday and did it again. They were not able to get all the stone, but were able to break it up with the laser. The pain from both times has been manageable, and I hope to be doing better in a few days.

The only problem I have is that I have to go every hour or so, but they gave me medicine to stop that problem, and it is starting to work.

I just thank God for all the people who have helped along my journey.

02-26-19
I have not written an update in a while so thought I would. I am doing OK and my wife is home again from her trials.

Over a year ago I was given six months to two years to live, having terminal cancer. Well I am still here and the treatment I have been taking is helping as I am now in remission. The doctor is thinking of taking me off of the infusions for a while. This treatment is still a bit experimental for my type of cancer, so they don’t really know what to expect. The doctor believes the cancer will stay gone for a while, maybe for good. If he decides to stop then I won’t have to go to the doctor so often.

I am scheduled for a Ureteroscopy and Lithotripsy on Monday 3/11, as out-patient surgery. They say I have a kidney stone blocking my Ureyer, the tube between my kidneys and bladder. The hope is to remove it, or break it up.

I know God is with me, and He is in control. But I would ask you pray for the doctors that God would give them wisdom and skill.

As I turn 68 tomorrow I am thankful for all the good and bad things I have experienced in my life. They have made me a better person. I am so glad God is taking care of me, and for family and friends who have kept me in their prayers, and cared for, and about me.

11-19-18
I have not done an update in a while, so I thought I would do one.

First I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and Christmas. They are times when we hopefully get to slow down and enjoy our family and friends.

I saw the plastic surgeon a few weeks ago, she is happy with how the surgery they did is healing. I see her again the week after Thanksgiving.

In January I was diagnosed as having “Advanced Terminal Cancer” I was given six months to two years. I was started on immune therapy. At that time the doctor said “There was a ten percent chance it could reduce the cancer that I had in two places. It also had a forty percent chance it could do some harm to the rest of me. And had a fifty percent chance it could hold things off for a while.” and have been on it since. (I get an infusion every three weeks) Today I had a CT Scan and saw the oncologist. He is very happy that the immune therapy is working for now, it has greatly reduced the parts that the cancer was growing again in. He is hopeful and said that I am “Advanced Terminal Cancer, with Partial Remission”, and I am doing better than expected.

I was sick all last week-end with what looks to be another bowel obstruction, I hope it is just blocked and will come loose. I do feel better than I did over the week-end. I really don’t want to get another operation.

11-20-18
The oncologist called today, he’s still happy. He feels my thyroid level is too low and is going to put me on some medication. He said it is caused by the infusions. He said also that the CT Scan showed a bit of pneumonia and is sending medication for that too.

I have to thank everyone who has prayed for me and God for giving me a family and friends who care. I know God is using the doctors to keep me going. There are limits as to what I have energy for, but I like to do what I can. Even when others think I should sit down and rest. I know I am a stubborn person at times, and I think we all are in some way. But I want to do as much as I can as long as I can. I want to enjoy all the time God gives me, and I want to do the things that need doing. I want to be grateful for the life God has given me, the good and the bad. Without the bad things in life we would not appreciate the good.

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I want to say something about having Terminal Cancer. I have always thought of cancer as a road sign in life, it says stop ahead. And in a way it’s a blessing, as it gives you time to get things in order. I am trying to do that. But more importantly it gives you a new sense about life. I find I get joy in sometimes the smallest things. Sometimes when you tell people you are terminal, they stop talking. I guess they don’t know what to say. But as for me I enjoy talking about life, love, family, and….. cancer. I want to know the why and what of everything. I want to know how you feel about anything. I just enjoy talking or emailing with anyone. (I don’t text, just never got into it.)

I am hopeful for great and interesting future!

9-10-18
Since my last update I have seen the plastic surgeon a few times, she is happy with how things are going. She did the work on my rear end trying to get the leaking to stop. We all hope the skin grafts work, since the leaking has lasted for over three years.

Today I got some good news, as I saw the medical oncologist. Since the last update I had another CT Scan, the results he said the cancer is either greatly reduced or it is gone. He still wants to do the treatments for some time more. What is amazing is that this treatment had about a ten percent chance of working, and a much larger chance it could have harmed me, but it is working for me. I know God has done this for me. He has given me more time on this earth to do something, what I am not sure. I will continue to keep looking to see what I can do.

Since I have to do the infusions every three weeks, and I have become very hard to get a line in me, we decided that I will get another port-a-cath. (It is a device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the shoulder that attaches to an artery.)The nurses in the chemo therapy room are quite used to using these. I have had one before when I was on chemo therapy. This makes it easier to draw blood to test, and to get the Pembrolizumab infusions.

I have been on this journey with cancer for over four years. God has been with me though it all. Through all the ups and downs He has been there and given me a peace about it all. I have for the most part just done what the doctors have said was the next thing to do, and trusted God for the outcome.

8-15-18
This is a short update.

I saw the Plastic Surgeon and Oncology GI Surgeon today. They are both very happy with my progress. I got the many staples removed today and they removed the drainage tube. I go Monday to restart the infusion therapy.

I feel good right now, still a bit of pain, but not bad. I still have lifting restrictions for a few more weeks.

God has been good to me, I give thanks to Him for His grace, and all who have prayed and cared for me.

8-6-18
I have had eight immune therapy treatments. So far, other than making me tired, they seems to be working. My cancer has reduced 90%. The medical oncologist called today and said he wanted to restart the treatments as soon as I recover from the surgery. He said the MRI showed a great improvement since January.
All seemed to be going well until Thursday July 19th I started to have discharge in a place nothing should be coming out of. After the surgery to give me a colostomy, my rear was there just for decoration. It seemed to want to do something now. I went to the the ER and they admitted me. After some CT scans and an MRI it was decided I needed another surgery. The problem was I would eat and 30 minutes later it was coming out, and not in a good way. The problem was I had a rupture of my intestine. The surgery was to be on Friday the 27th but they could not line up all the surgeons needed that day, so they did the surgery on Monday the 30th. The surgery involved urology, surgical oncology, general surgery, and plastic surgery. The whole surgery took nine hours to do. I was ready to go home on Friday the 3rd , but the surgeons and doctors wanted to wait till after the week-end. So I got to come home today Monday 8-6.
I was and am still sore from the surgery. The one thing that amazed all the doctors and nurses is how fast I recovered. All I could tell them is I have a lot of people praying for me. I am so amazed at God’s grace to me, He just keeps saving me.

4-30-18
Since my last update a lot has changed, most of that today. In March I started to get Immunotherapy, by infusion every three weeks. This was the last option they could give me. At that time the doctor said my life expectancy was between six months and two years. He said that there was a ten percent chance it could reduce the cancer that I had in two places. It also had a forty percent chance it could do harm to the rest of me. And had a fifty percent chance it could hold things off for a while.
Today was my fifth infusion. For the most part the only side affect I have had is it makes me tired.
Today I also had a CT scan, after my treatment. I saw the doctor afterwards he said he only had the pictures, but that it looked good. Later on my way home he called me. He said he had talked to the radiologist and read the report. He was very happy and wanted me to know that the cancers had been reduced and one of them a lot. This one was in February, about the size of a fist and is now MUCH smaller.
I asked him what this news does for my timeline. The doctor said this is a great improvement, he said in his circles of oncology this is GREAT! News.
The bad news, if it is bad, is that the doctor thinks I have another bowel obstruction. I will see the surgical oncologist next week and see what he says.
At each point in my treatment there has always been something that has extended my life some. I have to thank God for giving doctors the knowledge of what may work. My time here keeps getting extended. I am not sure why, but I see each new day as a blessing, and an chance to do some good.
I am as always thankful for those who have prayed and stood by me through all of this. If not for friends and family I might not be here. God has been with me through all this and has given me a great peace that in the end it will all be worth it.

Immunotherapy

2-26-18
I did my second immunotherapy infusion today. So far I seem to be ok with the drug given me. It does tend to fatigue me, but I can deal with that. The doctor and I had a talk and I got some more facts or good guesses. He said I have stage 4 cancer, and it is terminal, after having already been given chemotherapy, the drug I am taking is my best shot. He said that people with cancer similar to mine, on this therapy live six months to two or more years. I told him that I will turn 67 tomorrow and my current goal is to make it to 70. He said that I might be able to do that. I go back for another immunotherapy infusion on 3-19-18

I see a dermatologist tomorrow, but that should not be that big of a deal.

Since all this started I have faced death and I am at peace with how ever much time God may give me. I have had Him by my side to comfort me and I know He will be with me. I appreciate having a doctor who does not sugar coat what is going on. I am blessed to have the care I get at the VA hospital in Richmond. I would not be here if not for God, the VA, and friends and family praying for me.

I will celebrate life, and live like there is no tomorrow to the very end!

1-29-18
Since my last update I have had my ultrasound biopsy of my left lymph node. I saw the oncologist today, he said that the colorectal cancer was back. My prostate cancer is still gone,as my PSA is still low. He wants to use Immunotherapy. The drug I will be given is Prembrolizumab. I need to do this every three weeks, it will take about four hours as they have to do blood work first. About every 90 days they will do a scan to see how it is going. He said there is no way to tell how long I would need to do this, it could be years, or the rest of my life. I will be starting this on February 5th.
My life is, and has always been, in Gods hands. So we will just have to see where this goes.

12-6-17 to 1-8-18
Since my last update I have had some problems. I did not want to post because of the holidays. I do hope all had a glorious Christmas, and have started a great New Year.

On December 6^th I had to visit my urologist, as I was having some trouble. They set me up for a test, but could not get me in till January 24^th. (As of today 1/8/18, I don’t think we will do the test)

On December 11^th it got so hard to urinate, I went to the emergency room. They said I had a bad UTI and gave me a shot and some medicine to take. That did help a lot. On the 23^rd I got some other medication to replace the first as they said it was not strong enough.

I have had a problem sitting since the first of December. It had gotten so bad I could not sit or stand much by December 25^th . I finally had had all I could take of this so, I went to the ER again on the 26^th . They had found that some of the packing I have been using in my rear would was still there. They removed it and within thirty minutes or so most of the pain was gone. The doctor, to be on the safe side, did blood work and a CT scan. The CT scan showed the lymph nodes near where my cancer was were enlarged. It could be from the problems I have been having, or it could be the cancer is trying to come back. At any rate he is sending it to my oncologist, and we will see.

On December 28^th I got a call from the medical oncologist. He is sending me for a PET scan on January 3^rd . I will see the oncology doctor on January 8^th . When I see him I should know what is going on.

Well it’s January 8^th . I was seen by the medical oncologist today. He wants me to have an ultrasound biopsy. He said that it is NOT the prostate cancer! But thought it might be the colon cancer trying to come back. OR it could be nothing. If it is cancer he wants to try a new therapy that has a 10% chance of cure, 50% chance of holding it off, or a 40% chance it would cause some not too good side affects, or somthing like that.

So I wait again, God said He will wait with me, so I’m OK!

11-22-17
Today I was seen by the Radiology Oncologist and they gave me my last shot of hormone therapy. After six months they will be checking my PSA to see if it rises. It is now about .02 and it can go to 3 or something like that. If it goes too high they may need to do more radiation or something else for the prostate cancer. It is gone for now, but could come back.
Today I was also seen by the Surgical Oncology Doctor. Everything about my past surgery is ok for now. The wound in my rear is still healing since the surgery in September of 2015. It is close to being done but may need to have surgery to fix it for good. We will decide what to do when I see him in May 2018.
I have been doing ok, still some foods I can’t or shouldn't eat. I am getting along ok. I know God is not done with me yet, so on I go!
I have no more doctor appointments till February, unless something comes up.
Thanks to all who have kept me in you prayers and thoughts. It has been a blessing to me to know so many people care.

8-27-17
I got home again yesterday!
On Tuesday 8-22-17 about 6:00PM I went to change the bandage on my surgical scar had broken and some of me was outside that should be in. We called the rescue squad and they took me to South Hill Hospital and they sent me on to the VA. On Wednesday morning I was in surgery and the doctor repaired it. This time they stapled it and part of it is packed. On Friday they decided I could come home, and on Saturday I was sent home.

I always amazes me how every time I am in the hospital I get a chance to talk to people about life, what it is and what it can be. I also get a chance for me to appreciate how lucky I am to have only the problems that I do have.

Mostly I thank God for all the people who pray and care for me.

8-19-17
Well I’m home!
I am still in a bit of pain but all went well with the surgery. I am still a bit tired having spent almost a week in bed. I still have some trouble eating, but I feel good. Now I just have to get better.

The surgeon said all went well and was happy that I did so well after the surgery. He had expected me to be in the hospital much longer, but since I was doing OK he let me go home.

I thank God for all of His protection, and for giving me a chance to talk to some men during my stay.

8-2-17
Today I had an appointment with the surgical oncologist. As you may know, I was in the hospital a while back for a bowel obstruction. He has said today the best thing is to do an operation. He says it could be a short surgery of an hour or it could last for six hours. It all depends on what is causing the obstruction. He said he would try laproscopic surgery first to try to fix me, but he may have to do surgery if that does not work. The earliest date he could do it is next Friday morning August 11^th .

Until then I have to be careful what I eat, and not lose any more weight.

This will be my third surgery that requires a hospital stay, and about my sixteenth trip to the operating room.

I have an appointment with my general doctor tomorrow, and the medical oncologist on Monday. I trust they will not have anything special to say.

But I am at peace with all this and just waiting on what God has for me next.

7-14-17
Since my last update a lot has changed. I started to have blocked colon system on July 2^nd, after a few visits to the surgeon and his aids, on Wednesday the 12^th they decided they need to run some test. They admitted me to the hospital for the test. They did a series of X-Rays and a CT scan. They found I have a loop in my intestines and it was causing a small bowel obstruction. They decided with me that if it did not clear in a day or so I would need some more surgery. Lucky for me it cleared up and I came home today. The surgeon said that if it were to occur again, surgery would be needed.

So I guess I will have to wait to see what happens.

Last Friday (7-7) I was having pain in my chest, I was sure it was not my heart. But I went to the ER at the VA. They checked my heart and did X-rays and a CT scan and decided I had Pneumonia. I was not happy as I had a shot for Pneumonia, well I guess that’s life.

I am looking forward to the 20^th ,I get an infusion that is hoped to end some of the pain.

Till then and whenever this concludes I will keep taking one day at a time. I know God has keep me here for a reason, many I can think of. But I will wait and see what comes up.

Update 06-14-17

I went to the Pain Clinic today.I spoke with the doctor, she said that they do not like to do shots while there is still healing going on. Her suggestion is that I get an IV infusion that would block the pain.The problem is that can not do it till July 20^th.
The problem is since about the first of May there has been pain in the surgical wound, it has gotten worse each day, to the point that now I am on very large doses of pain killers that leave me sleepy most of the time.

I know is this too will pass, when….. I don’t know, but I know this like most things has a course to run and will end.

Thanks to all of you for praying for me.
I means a lot to me to know you are praying.

Update 5-25-17

Yesterday and today I was seen buy all three of my oncologist.
( Surgical, Medical,and Radiation ) They all were happy with how I was doing.

There is only one problem so far, The pain in my rear is so severe I have a hard time sitting. I am on heavy pain medications, but they don’t do much. The surgical oncologist has referred me to the pain management clinic. My hope is they can get rid or lower the pain I now experience. The pain started about a month ago, and has only gotten worse.

The one thing I do know is there is an end to all this. It will come when it is the right time, and until then I just take it one day at a time.
I know I am loved and that keeps me going.

I am free of doctor appointments for a while, and that’s good.

Thanks to all for your prayers and support.

5-12-17
I had my Porta-Cath removed today. I was a minor surgery, this time they glued me up instead of stitches or staples. All went well with the surgery.

I am still on heavy pain killers for the wound in my rear. It has been more than a year and a half in healing. I am hoping this ends soon.

I was able to go on a spiritual retreat “Walk to Emmaus” as a team member. It was a blessing to me to get out of the routine, and spend some quiet time. I find I have many friends there.

4-12-17
I saw the surgical oncologist today. I have been having a hard time sitting, it has been very painful. The doctor looked and said that my surgical wound is not healing evenly. He gave me some advice as to what to do, an I hope it works.

I will see the primary care on May 16^th we will talk about the swelling in my legs. I had a vascular study on April 6^th and she will give me the results.

As usual I will have to wait to see what happens. But by now a I am getting good at waiting. They say Gods favorite tool is waiting and patients. So I wait to see what happens next.

3-3-17
Yesterday (Thursday 3-2) I saw the oncologist. He said that the CT scan I took last week looked good, nothing amiss. He is thinking I may need to be on Hormone therapy for the rest of my life. (That is a shot every six months) The reason is because they wanted to do some more radiation on my prostrate, but because of the surgery it could not be done safely. And since the cancer is gone, the hormone therapy will slow it down should it ever come back. He said they would be taking my port-a-cath out soon. He said that I would be taking regular CT scans to monitor what was happening.(Every six months to a year) But all was ok for now.

I also saw someone about the swelling in my legs, and a rash that does not want to go away. I am waiting on what the doctors decide to do about that. I did have a Doppler ultrasound test on my leg and there is not obstructions in my leg. The doctor said because of my surgery I was at a higher risk for blood clots in my leg.

On another note my wife was in the hospital with pneumonia. She is home and doing good. She has not smoked in over a year. And I am proud of her for doing that. She is the love of my life, and I am so happy to be with her.

In all of this we are a peace where we are, and doing well. God has been with us, and that makes us happy. Our blessing have been beyond measure.

1-16-17
Not a lot to report. At the end of November I saw the general practice doctor as I had a rash on my left leg. She gave me some ointment.

On December 24^th I had a bout with my colon and was in bed for four days.

On January 4^th I saw the surgical oncologist and he said everything looked good and would like to see me in six months. He said the bout I had was something that may happen every now and then.

On January 9^th I had to go back to the general practice doctor as my rash was not any better and my left leg and foot were swollen. He did not seam concerned about the swelling but sent me to have a Doppler-ultrasound. He said because of my surgery and radiation there was a higher chance of a blood clot he said he would let me know if there was a problem, and since I did not hear from him I guess that is ok. He gave me a different cream to use for the rash.

On January 10^th I had a cystoscopy to check my bladder, he said it looked real good and I would only need to see him if I have a problem.

I don’t have any more appointments till February 24^th,when I will have another CT scan.

My wife and I had a nice Christmas and New Year. We are blessed to get around ok, and we can get done what we have to. We have God with us and that makes ALL the difference.

Thanks to all who pray for us and keep us in mind.

11-23-16 and 11-27-16
Wednesday the 23^rd I was seen by radiology oncologist. He is happy with where I am. We had a nice chat, he said I would be on hormone therapy for three years. After that they will monitor the situation every six months. It seams that five years out is a point at which they measure success of the cure. He is not sure what stopped the prostate cancer, but the numbers look very good. He said in his years of practice he has not seen this kind of result with only chemotherapy and low dose radiation. I thank God!

On Monday 27^th I was seen by the general practice doctor. She said I looked good, said when she first saw me, she was worried if I was going to make it. She is very happy with how I am today. She checked a few minor problems I have had and said they will go away in time.

I am free of doctor appointments till the Dec. 12. I have a bone scan then. I have a CT scan scheduled for the 21^st. Then I am done for the year. Next year is yet another adventure, we shall see what will be then.

11-17-16

Thursday 17^th I was seen by the medical oncologist, he is happy with where I am right now. He said that my prostate is under control, and all my blood work looked great. They gave me another hormone shot. (So happy now I can keep having hot flashes:)

I am feeling good, and not on any medication right now. I see the radiology oncologist on Wednesday 23^rd. And my primary care doctor the Monday the 28^th.

I still have a CT scan and an ultra sound scan to do sometime soon.

I am slowly getting back to normal things, and am very happy about that.

Blessings to all who read this who care and pray. Thanks!

My thoughts

10-31-16

I went to see the urologist today. For the past week or so I have not been doing well, I have had all kinds of pains. I ask the doctor about this, he said the stint they put in was resting near my prostate, and that may be the cause of the pains. The doctor did a cystoscopy (look it up if your curious), (not fun) and they removed the stint. It seems that stints do not do well for very long. The reason for putting it in was to open the duct between my kidneys and bladder. It was only to stay in for a brief time. They think the problem was due to the radiation and operations. The doctor said I should be fine, or better in a few days. I have another appointment with him in two months.

I am hopeful for the future. I know God is here with me and it gives me comfort. I am grateful for all the prayers and support on my behalf, it really does make a difference.

10-13-16
Today I had my operation. On the grand scheme of things it was minor. The surgeon went into my bladder and inserted dye to see where the obstruction was between my bladder and kidneys. When they found it they put in a stint to keep it open. I will need to go back on October 27 to check if all is well. It was not so bad as I got there at 11:00 AM and was on my way home by 5:00 PM. I am feeling ok just a bit painful where they entered. It should go away in a few days. I will be urinating some blood for a while, but that should go away soon.
Thanks for all the people praying for me. I do believe it was Gods hand and your prayers that made it go smoothly.

9-29-16
Today I was seen by the urologist and pre-op. The urologist said the operation would be out-patient on the 13^th of October. He did not think I would need hospital stay after. He said it should only take an hour or so. They will try to open the tube between my bladder and my kidneys. They plan on putting a stint in to keep it open.

While at the pre-op I had a low blood sugar moment. It may be caused by my kidneys not in full operation. The anesthesiologist called me and said my blood sugar was 39 and should be around 100. I am fine now, but it was a strange feeling. I guess all this will be ok after the operation.

I thank God and my friends and family for all the support they have given me. I am a blessed man!

9-13-16
I saw the radiology oncologist doctor on Wednesday 9-13. He is happy with how I am doing. He is happy about my PSA and Testosterone levels. He has also decided to cancel my upcoming three weeks of radiation treatments as he feels they would not make that much of a difference, plus he said the area of void from my surgery has filled with small intestines and radiation at this point would do more harm than good. His only concern now is my kidneys and will wait and see what happens there.

I am scheduled for outpatient surgery to find the cause of the blockage of my kidneys. The operation will be on October 13^th.It may require a stint to open the tube. Until then I wait.

I do see another doctor, my medical oncologist on Thursday of next week and we will see what he says.

Through all of this I know God is with me and I just take one day at a time, and am thankful for each day.
I have had God bless me with a dream of mine, to try and learn how to play a guitar. I don’t know why now and not years ago, but I am happy now to be on this road. Music has always been a big part of my life, but I could not play any musical instrument, other than a CD or record player. I am so grateful that I can make it sound like music, I have very far to go before I can do much with it, but it is a great way for me to relax.

9-8-16

Today I saw the oncologist, he is happy with things except he is concerned about my kidneys. There is a blockage and they are not sure what it is. The second CT scan did not show what is blocking. He said it could be something inside blocking or or could be contracting, it could be from the radiation, or it could be another cancer.

So he sent me to the urologist. He was planing on doing a cystocopy to check my bladder. He decided not to, as it would not show the blockage. He is going to do a test that I have to go to surgery for, and to do the cystocopy then. So I have to wait till they can schedule it in the next two weeks.

On Wednesday (9-7-16) I saw the surgical oncologist. He was happy with my progress. I asked it the wound on my rear would heal completely. He said it might but it might not ever heal completely. He said I might have to always deal with pads to catch the drainage. But then after almost a year of that, I guess I am used to it. He checked my colostomy and said it was doing just fine.

As of right now I feel good and I get around ok.

8-26-16
Today I had a CT scan. Most of the times I just have them and don’t hear much about them. This time the oncologist called me, about an hour later, he said there was a problem with my CT. He said that there appears to be a blockage of my kidneys, and there was swelling there. He said he wants me to come in on Tuesday the 30^th and have some blood work done. If the blood work is ok they want me to do another CT. So now I am in a waiting and wondering state. Not sure what is next for me. But I do know I am in the hands of God. So I will wait.

5-27-16
On Thursday 5-26 I saw my oncology doctor, he was happy with my progress. He said to his student Dr that I "had been though hell and back this last year" He said that as far as he was concerned I was on the mend and would not have to come back but about every 6 months, and have a CT scan every year. I will need to keep doing the hormone therapy for two more years or so.
There is something I need to share that has taken me some time to realize what happened. As I was in the hospital I took a turn for the worse, the pain was unmanageable and all I did was sleep.I got very bad off, I was moved to somewhere else, (I think). I felt at one point someone say to me if you are done, just stop breathing, I don’t know if it was God or someone else. If I stopped it would all be over, all the pain and troubles and I struggled with the idea if should stay or just be done with it all. I knew what awaited me if I were to give up, but I also felt God was not done with my life and it was not yet time to go. So I decided to keep fighting, for good or bad, I felt I had more to give. There are things I still want to do, right now they look possible but only God knows what my future is. I am so grateful for all the friends and family for the prayers and support they have given me. My wife has been my biggest supporter and keeps me going. I am blessed!

The older rest of the story is here My Journey 1