Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Working with Cancer

I kinda went off yesterday on a rant about walking and such, those are great passions for me. I have many passions, I was able entertain another last Sunday. I worked, yeah that's right, last Sunday I trimmed things around the front of the house, off the Arbor. All this was fine and well and I am sure Pammy was amused. Her amusement discontinued when I brought down the ladder. I needed to go up on the roof in order to cut back any vines that may have gone up there. I have two types of Wysteria planted on the Arbor, both are aggressive and will literally remove shingles from a house. That was fun, it was something that needed doing, it was physical and in spite of the fact that it nearly gave my wife a heart attack, I loved it. The rest of that work included, raking up debris and blowing off the patios. at my peak of effeciency I could have knocked that out in maybe an hour and sweated much. On Sunday it took me several hours, I was stopping often to rest and assuage the fears of my wife. More than anything I needed to prove to myself that I could, I will yet again, soon. Today I have an appointment with my Oncologist, I fear that on this appointment I will see the true face of the monster that has made his home within me. and worse yet, hear a list of the treatments necessary to drive him out. To this point it has all been pretty damned easy, I really don't mean to lessen the significance of my disease but other than some annoying inconveniences this hasnt really big all that big of a deal. I am certain that notion at the very least will end today. I am certain my doctor who really is a very direct and honest and sensitive Female Doctor, will lay it all out, the face of the monster shall be revealed and the Battle plans will be laid.I always knew this was coming, I am prepared.

Always written with love,
Tony.

1 comment:

Deb said...

Dearest Tony,

This may be one of the toughest days you have to face. Please know that so many people (even people you don't know) are sending healing thoughts and strength your way. If anyone can tame this beast inside, it's you!

We're thinking of you always!
Let us know what you need.
Love,
Deb & Steve