A Champion Day

Tonight I had a work meeting.  I am in a business called ACN, that deals with telecommunication and energy products and services.  One of our Regional Vice Presidents, Joel Frager, came to speak to us.  It was a great meeting.
Afterward, I introduced myself to him.  He mentioned that two of my business partners, Dennis Jones and Chris Davis, have talked to him about me and my situation.  He has also been touched indirectly by cancer.     He asked me how I was, and I was happy to report that I was cancer free.  He gave me a big hug, and said, "You know, you are a true champion."
It made me feel great.  Not prideful, but great.  I realize how lucky I am to be a survivor.  I have beaten the odds.  And I know that I am not the only one.  There are many like me.  And to you I say, "You are a True Champion."
We also had a check up with Dr Lee, my oncologist.  He said that things are looking very good.  He showed us before/after pictures of the lump in my neck and mass in my chest, and how it has shrunk.  it is amazing!
We also mapped out a schedule with him for the next five years.  Doctor visits, CAT Scans periodically to make sure that nothing comes back.
And to make things even better, Ryan and Stephanie welcomed Seren Kanani into the world!

Great News

I met today with Dr Duckett, my pulmonologist.  We reviewed my latest lung capacity tests, and he said they were "incredible."  Obviously he is saying that in comparison to what they used to be, but i will take it!  So that was nice.  Then we mapped out the remainder of the prednisone calender.  And the magic date is...

APRIL 20!!!!!

So in a few short months, I will be off this stuff and ready to roll along again!  What a great excuse for another party!