Found this blog post about Chemo Brain...and yes, it is very, very real.
Knowing and understanding that is vital if you or a loved one has brain cancer.
#ChemobrainISreal
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
I'm Back!
I am happy to announce we have a new home computer and that means you will see more posts moving forward!
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Been TOO Long! #NoNewGoodNews
Today is my beautiful wife's birthday and I am happy to report another round of clean scans!
No news is good news....all is well.
I will try to get back to my blogging soon...for now...I leave you with this...
No news is good news....all is well.
I will try to get back to my blogging soon...for now...I leave you with this...
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Computer Woes...
You may have noticed a drop-off on posts...that is because both of our computers are down for the count. Until I can afford a solution or find a replacement, posts will be few and far between.
Please let me know if you can help.
Please let me know if you can help.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Update! September 2015
Life is still chugging along. Another school year has began, along with planning for Christmas.
All is well in our Brain Cancer world health wise....still battling head aches, nausea, and things, but dealing. Living on less income has been a real challenge. It makes we wish we had saved more money. The fact that we are still barely getting by on far less income lets me know we could have definitely spent less and save more before cancer.
I know, now, I appreciate kindness and those special small moments more...honestly, it is the one thing I think cancer gives you. I wouldn't call it "clarity" by any means, but there is a noticeable difference on how I react to seeing true kindness and those moments that make you smile, like a good picture or something you kid does. I am pretty sure before cancer, I missed many of those.
So, here are a few of those moments...
All is well in our Brain Cancer world health wise....still battling head aches, nausea, and things, but dealing. Living on less income has been a real challenge. It makes we wish we had saved more money. The fact that we are still barely getting by on far less income lets me know we could have definitely spent less and save more before cancer.
I know, now, I appreciate kindness and those special small moments more...honestly, it is the one thing I think cancer gives you. I wouldn't call it "clarity" by any means, but there is a noticeable difference on how I react to seeing true kindness and those moments that make you smile, like a good picture or something you kid does. I am pretty sure before cancer, I missed many of those.
So, here are a few of those moments...
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Meet Jason. 27...Air Force Vet...Husband/Father...Brain Cancer.
Let me start by reminding everyone of one thing....
Brain Cancer is ruthless and devastating.
Recently, though a friend, was introduced to Jason's story.
Stationed over-seas, in the Air Force, Young family...baby at home...and next thing you know, boom....Brain Cancer.
I am just learning his story and dare not make a mistake when telling it...but here is a link to his fundraiser: DONATE!
I am trying help them with finding resources. Currently, logistic military "red tape" is keeping him over-seas and holding up his post-operative treatments...something that could affect his chances of survival. Our Military's politics and healthcare is ridiculous.
You will see more posts about these guys. Please, DONATE or at least SHARE the fundraiser on your social media outlets....it is the least we can do.
UPDATE 9/10/2015 - Jason and family are back home in Tennessee, about to crank up treatment.
Brain Cancer is ruthless and devastating.
Recently, though a friend, was introduced to Jason's story.
Stationed over-seas, in the Air Force, Young family...baby at home...and next thing you know, boom....Brain Cancer.
I am just learning his story and dare not make a mistake when telling it...but here is a link to his fundraiser: DONATE!
I am trying help them with finding resources. Currently, logistic military "red tape" is keeping him over-seas and holding up his post-operative treatments...something that could affect his chances of survival. Our Military's politics and healthcare is ridiculous.
You will see more posts about these guys. Please, DONATE or at least SHARE the fundraiser on your social media outlets....it is the least we can do.
UPDATE 9/10/2015 - Jason and family are back home in Tennessee, about to crank up treatment.
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Taking Chances After Cancer
Like it or not, cancer changes who you are. As a matter of fact, it changes the ones around you, as well. For some, your outlook on life seems to come from a different angle.
Before cancer, I dreamed of being more adventurous in life...as most of us did in our youth. Going somewhere new and even hoped to run my own business some day. I was conservative, but willing to take chances. After cancer, though, I am finding harder and harder to take chances. For instance, I an scared to change jobs. My income is our main income, along with the source of our health insurance...how can I gamble with that? Moving away from my support system and from who/what/where I know also seems to be risky decision to make. Then, of course, are the financial challenges that come with attempting to achieve those dreams. "Adventure" has been replaced with "routine", "responsibility" and a seemingly never-ending cycle that you never really get ahead of...and though I might be spoiled compared to people in some parts of the world, most people around me seem to enjoy life a little more then we do.
There are a thousand different sayings to support taking a "leap of faith", but I find it very hard to think, plan, and work towards a future when the present isn't even sure. Does that make sense?
I know where I am at in life is not very satisfying. I want more for my family. Cancer has not made realizing or planning those dreams seem even harder to imagine, much less accomplish. Life should be an adventure, but maybe that is more about approach then results.
Since ones outlook on life can seemingly be thrust about by near calamity, I suppose it should also be adjustable through frame of mind and approach...so I am going to give that whirl and see what comes of it...as always, I will keep you posted.
Before cancer, I dreamed of being more adventurous in life...as most of us did in our youth. Going somewhere new and even hoped to run my own business some day. I was conservative, but willing to take chances. After cancer, though, I am finding harder and harder to take chances. For instance, I an scared to change jobs. My income is our main income, along with the source of our health insurance...how can I gamble with that? Moving away from my support system and from who/what/where I know also seems to be risky decision to make. Then, of course, are the financial challenges that come with attempting to achieve those dreams. "Adventure" has been replaced with "routine", "responsibility" and a seemingly never-ending cycle that you never really get ahead of...and though I might be spoiled compared to people in some parts of the world, most people around me seem to enjoy life a little more then we do.
There are a thousand different sayings to support taking a "leap of faith", but I find it very hard to think, plan, and work towards a future when the present isn't even sure. Does that make sense?
I know where I am at in life is not very satisfying. I want more for my family. Cancer has not made realizing or planning those dreams seem even harder to imagine, much less accomplish. Life should be an adventure, but maybe that is more about approach then results.
Since ones outlook on life can seemingly be thrust about by near calamity, I suppose it should also be adjustable through frame of mind and approach...so I am going to give that whirl and see what comes of it...as always, I will keep you posted.
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