Aloha Faithful Followers!
It's True, at least in part "No news is good news..." - although I've not reported anything here in nearly a Month, I can now report having heard that my Friend Nicole, (AKA Organic Nicole) an admirable Cancer Survivor had a recent Biopsy, following YEARS of extensive treatments and surgeries, and after comparison work at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital she's been informed she has No Evidence of Disease - and having NED on your side is a Big Deal in our World - so Hurray for Nicole.
Then there's that ever prevalent GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS side of things... I recently had a Gent on the East Coast, David Wald contact me, as he's been diagnosed with the dreaded Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and he too has started a Blog. His spirits seem high though, and although still early in his treatments, his tumor has already shrunken by half. Believe me Folks, EARLY DIAGNOSIS is every one's best Friends. Do yourselves a favor, and pay attention to your Body, and visit your Doctor REGULARLY. It does make a difference.
Alas, in my delinquency from the Keyboard, I was remiss in NOT making mention of Dear Daughter Amanda's Birthday, which was March 6th, and of which negligence I was severely reminded about last evening!!! Sorry Amanda, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! There is probably much else to apologize for, the least of which is not maintaining my correspondence here. I will simply say, "I AM SORRY" and offer no excuses, as really there are none, other that laziness. I won't even try and lay it off on my favorite malady Polynesian Paralysis or my old stand by, Aluminitus, both of which have been perennial favorites for a long time.
So - why the lack of input here-in? Well, there just hasn't been much improvement and I've been frustrated and admittedly a bit depressed about the slowness of recovery. By that I mean I feel pretty good, and everything SEEMS to be going well, except where eating is concerned, and I know I haven't been eating enough. Swallowing still is no problem, in spite of all I was told ahead of time it would be - but the irritation to my tongue, cheeks and mouth in general occurs with just about anything I try and eat.
Well, that culminated in a "chat" with the Nutritionist yesterday, and I have to say, I got a bit of a scolding, and a wee bit of a scare, in that she was insistent I have a feeding tube installed to augment my lack of nourishment. We've still put that off for the time being, in that according to her, there's no real difference between the supplements I'd take through the tube, and the Ensure or Carnations Breakfast I "should" be taking now. So, my mission is to hit a minimum of 2,800 Calories p/ Day - A real bummer realizing that "in the old days" I could exceed that mark in one meal!!!
Well, that's a quick up-date. It's time I think to refocus this Blog, with my penchant for travel or my wanderlust and daily adventures becoming the focus, and less on my health. To wit... I'm off tomorrow to Oahu for a couple of days. Taking a little junket with Amanda, in pursuit of education and recuperation. It'll also serve as a "test flight" prior to my departure for the Mainland next Month. Details to follow. Love you all. Oh, and don't hesitate to drop me a line or let me know what's going on in YOUR LIFE at: knowsalot@aol.com.
"There are as many nights as days, and the one is just as long as the other in the year's course. Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word 'happy' would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness." - Carl Jung
It's True, at least in part "No news is good news..." - although I've not reported anything here in nearly a Month, I can now report having heard that my Friend Nicole, (AKA Organic Nicole) an admirable Cancer Survivor had a recent Biopsy, following YEARS of extensive treatments and surgeries, and after comparison work at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital she's been informed she has No Evidence of Disease - and having NED on your side is a Big Deal in our World - so Hurray for Nicole.
Then there's that ever prevalent GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS side of things... I recently had a Gent on the East Coast, David Wald contact me, as he's been diagnosed with the dreaded Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and he too has started a Blog. His spirits seem high though, and although still early in his treatments, his tumor has already shrunken by half. Believe me Folks, EARLY DIAGNOSIS is every one's best Friends. Do yourselves a favor, and pay attention to your Body, and visit your Doctor REGULARLY. It does make a difference.
Alas, in my delinquency from the Keyboard, I was remiss in NOT making mention of Dear Daughter Amanda's Birthday, which was March 6th, and of which negligence I was severely reminded about last evening!!! Sorry Amanda, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! There is probably much else to apologize for, the least of which is not maintaining my correspondence here. I will simply say, "I AM SORRY" and offer no excuses, as really there are none, other that laziness. I won't even try and lay it off on my favorite malady Polynesian Paralysis or my old stand by, Aluminitus, both of which have been perennial favorites for a long time.
So - why the lack of input here-in? Well, there just hasn't been much improvement and I've been frustrated and admittedly a bit depressed about the slowness of recovery. By that I mean I feel pretty good, and everything SEEMS to be going well, except where eating is concerned, and I know I haven't been eating enough. Swallowing still is no problem, in spite of all I was told ahead of time it would be - but the irritation to my tongue, cheeks and mouth in general occurs with just about anything I try and eat.
Well, that culminated in a "chat" with the Nutritionist yesterday, and I have to say, I got a bit of a scolding, and a wee bit of a scare, in that she was insistent I have a feeding tube installed to augment my lack of nourishment. We've still put that off for the time being, in that according to her, there's no real difference between the supplements I'd take through the tube, and the Ensure or Carnations Breakfast I "should" be taking now. So, my mission is to hit a minimum of 2,800 Calories p/ Day - A real bummer realizing that "in the old days" I could exceed that mark in one meal!!!
Well, that's a quick up-date. It's time I think to refocus this Blog, with my penchant for travel or my wanderlust and daily adventures becoming the focus, and less on my health. To wit... I'm off tomorrow to Oahu for a couple of days. Taking a little junket with Amanda, in pursuit of education and recuperation. It'll also serve as a "test flight" prior to my departure for the Mainland next Month. Details to follow. Love you all. Oh, and don't hesitate to drop me a line or let me know what's going on in YOUR LIFE at: knowsalot@aol.com.
"There are as many nights as days, and the one is just as long as the other in the year's course. Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word 'happy' would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness." - Carl Jung
