To all,
I am doing okay, not to worry.
I am sorry you have not heard from me since October 2nd. Considering what I last wrote, one would wonder what's up.
I really appreciate everyone's concerns and support. That is what makes me stronger in my battle. You are a championship team.
A lot has happened since October 2nd, both the ups and the downs.
I was pretty scared the night of October 2nd when I was in such pain and vomiting 5 times. The morning of October 3rd I woke up, being thankful I was in no pain.
God had given me a test and I overcame it. I had a similar experience on October 5th but I only vomited once. As Liz said to me that night, we learnt 4 nights earlier, I can overcome this. The unknown, of what is happening and how will it end, was gone.
When I saw my oncologist on October 7th, he could not believe how good I looked. I had passed my two tests and was moving on.
On October 8th I had my 2nd round of chemo, post operation. The drug dosage was changed slightly.
It was a safe drive to and from Montreal with my Formula One driver. We got to Montreal on October 6th in record time. I believe it was due to seeing the day before the movie "Rush" as a Family outing.
Unfortunately starting October 12th I had experiences of a real lack of energy. All day October 12th I had no energy and half days October 13th and October 14th and all day October 17th.
During this time of lack of energy though I was able to visit Dr. Richard on October 13th, a wonderful friend of the Family and the one who removed a herniated disc of mine 15 years ago. We have similar challenges and it was great to compare notes.
We spoke to my oncologist the night of October 17th about my lack of energy and it was decided to postpone my chemo for a week. So I did not have chemo the week of October 21st.
Liz and I are off to Montreal in a few hours to see my oncologist and to have Schwartz's on Monday October 28th and to do my third round of chemo post operation on Tuesday October 29th.
Postponing chemo gave me a week off and I took advantage of it. I had several meetings with individuals, went to a 90 Elgin meeting, visited the 90 Elgin job site and went out to 2 lunches. It was invigorating.It was a nice holiday for me.
I realized that though I have to get my body back into shape, I also need to get my mind more active, contribute to what is going on and help make decisions.
I also have realized that I am happiest when helping others, be it Family, Friends, staff, people looking for advice and most importantly helping people in need.
So why is life a roller coaster? Life like a roller coaster has its ups and downs.
You get on a roller coaster to have a fun experience and on the way you have some scary moments. When you get off though you are happy you took the ride.
The last 8 months I have had my ups and downs. Definitely not the best way to lose 60 pounds and several items from my body.
But now I look good in my new Harry Rosen clothes, I have learnt so much about life, I have spent unbelievable amount of quality time with Liz and the kids and have realized what my purpose in life is post operation. To help as many people as I can and to help to make our community be a better place to live in.
I am working on my goals for 2014. I just need to get my next 6 rounds of chemo out of the way.
I am looking forward to a Family vacation in Florida for 2 weeks December end. I have not told my oncologist about the vacation yet.
So, I am doing okay, thinking positive and I am very happy with my championship team. Not to worry I would never trade anyone, you are all great.
The Raiders just won their game today, yahoo!
Be healthy, be happy and cherish what you have.
All the very best,
Arnie.
No comments:
Post a Comment