Living Well
Hello my friends. Hope each of you are doing very well. Remember- each day we get to decide how our day is going :)
The last few weeks continue to be an interesting journey. This has been my first round living with a “terminal brain tumor.” Each stage of this journey has been a little different. I am not exaggerating, “always grateful for today!”
Natalie and I were able to spend a few days in the Portland area with our 3 children. Those kind of trips were always very special for me. This trip had a new level of value and time with my family.
My value of time has gotten much smaller over the last few years. Time with Natalie, my children, walking early mornings with just me and God…these are things that matter very much to me. Having time to visit and share life with others also means so much!
These are examples that help me experience and understand the value of life. When I can stay in today, the end of my life getting closer is not as painful. It simply makes me grateful for my life and the days I have left.
Living in today is something I have worked on with people for years. When they were going through challenging life experiences, I tried to help them live more in “TODAY.” Now I am fully in that life challenge. I am working on today!
My team of doctors wanted me to do another surgery, chemo, and radiation. After listening, I told them I was not interested in that stuff any more. On September 15th, my oncology radiologist called and told me about a “Gamma Knife” procedure. The simplest way to explain is it’s an intense dose of radiation specifically targeting the tumor. Natalie, our kids, and I have decided I am going to do that procedure in the morning. No big side effects and process should knock back the tumor for awhile and get rid of some of the pain I get from, throbbing head pain that gets worse and worse.
I will keep walking this out and honestly I am more and more grateful for, today!!!
What is very important for me is to help others know,,,,,,,,,
You are Loved and of Great Value……..