Happy Wednesday Everyone.  
 For those not on Holiday and working - the weekend is almost here. 

It has been a couple of weeks since my last post.  As noted previously my Brother, Chris, Nancy and loving niece and nephew (Brittany and Jordan) were in town for a visit.  They braved the drive - 28 hours if I recall was 1 way - 24 hours driving home.  It was worth it to me though.  -   I had a great time, the week was full of laughs, sharing, adventuring and simply enjoying each others company.  A wonderful week overall.   

In place of a joke here are some inspirational words:
My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.   Jack Layton
Read the complete letter.

What a shocking way to start the week off.  Learning of the passing of Mr Layton sure hit hard.  Setting aside the political platforms, he was truly and inspiration in many respects.   It was only a prior few months ago we were at the polls.  Only weeks ago his announcement of being ill again.  And now on Saturday there will be a funeral.    Scary how fast situations can change. So when you have the chance be sure to cherish each moment with loved ones, let the small stuff slide and appreciate all that you have.  To bad we need the passing of wonderful human being to put things into perspective.    If you are having a tough day - take some time to reflect on what truly matters in life and what brings you peace and happiness.  For those who try this exercise for the first time you will be shocked how your day can turn around. 


Not to worry - I forge on in my battle with great optimism, a positive outlook and confidence to overcome this unpredictable disease, my course has not waivered.   Treatment 12 has been completed and a new CT will be scheduled in the next couple of weeks.  From there is the next step, stage, chapter - what ever you want to call.  Basically will learn where we go from there.  More Treatments? (most likely)  Surgery options? (cant wait)  most importantly - what is the progress?  So 1 treatment at a time it is for now.  1 day at a time.  and 1 smile at a time to brighten someone's day.

With that being said. Keep smiling everyone. 

Be back soon.

Jtee

Progress Review = Extended Treatment.

Good Day and have a great weekend.

Fish Joke:

A young man and an old man were fishing on a pier.The young man started telling the old one that the night before he caught a trout that was over 3 1/2 foot long.

The old man replied "Oh yea, well I was here 2 nights ago and I hooked something huge. After a 30 minute fight I finally got it up and it was an old lantern and the thing was still lit."

The young man said "Your lying. I can't believe that."

The old man quickly responded.  "well young man if you take a foot off your trout I will put out my lantern."

So on Thursday we met with the Oncologist.  The good news is he is happy with the progress so far.  Treatments have met 2 goals.  1 stop the pain and spread of the Cancer.  2 - start to shrink the spots.  So far so good - next goal is to see the spots shrink more and hope they disappear.  In the mean time they have extended treatments from 12 to 14.  After the 14th treatment (mid October - ish) another CT scan will be run to check on progress and discuss the future path.  Soooo for now - treatment will stay the same. I am ok with that, as long as progress is being made I can handle anything.  

I am really looking forward to this week as brother Chris, Nancy , Brit and Joe are here for a visit.  Going to be a great week.    I will most likely not have any updates till next week. 

Everyone have a great week and weekend.

Remember:  there is always something to smile about and having a positive outlook with a smile is contagious.

Choi for now.

Jtee.