Well I talked to my boy Rockshox last night on the phone and he said that I needed another update… so here ya go Rockshox!
Last Wednesday was my final Radiation Treatment. The doctor says that things have gone well and that I handled the radiation well. A lot of the techs and other patients were amazed when I would answer some of the questions that “Yes… I am still working full time” and would tell them my plans for that afternoon or up coming weekend “Yeah, I need to run home and mow my 1 acre lawn before it rains” or “I’m heading to Biltmore with my wife to run around the tours and gardens” I guess you aren’t supposed to be able to do anything when you recieve radiation.
This weekend I am headed to my folks place up in VA, it’ll be nice to see them especially for Moms day and all. I will also be camping with the Shack Dogz, brother and a couple other people who probably will tag along. It’ll be a great chance to catch up on so many things that have happened in the last couple months.
Went to DollyWood yesterday. Since I was unable to make it on the 8th grade class trip due to Rad. I took the 5th and 6th grade as well as my 7th grade class to DollyWood for something special for them in the last weeks of school. The 5th and 6th grade teacher went on the cruise with his wife (the 9th and 10th grade teacher) so I was in charge of his class on this little expedition. I spent most of the first 3-4 hours we were there talking with a father whos daughter is in my 7th grade class. He was having to leave early to go in for a CT scan for a lump that is on his neck and is causing him some discomfort.
He is an amazingly strong spiritual man and is taking a very similar stand as I did before I found out what things were. He knows that life happens, that hes in the care of the ultimate Physican and that he wants what God wills. He has expressed that to his wife and two kids and is ready to face the challenges that are very possible with something like this. So please, as you have lifted me up in prayer… lift Dan up in your prayers today and tomorrow and the next if possible. I know there is A LOT of power in prayer and that there are a lot of people out there. I will try and keep things posted here as often as possible.
Also Mr. Bill, my good long time friend of the family needs your prayers as well. Last time I talked to him things weren’t looking so hot, hes struggling with a lot of issues right now and really just needs the peace and comfort only the Lord can give. He wants people to know his situation so that he can try to minister to people about his struggle with cancer as I have. The Lord works in odd ways, sometimes not the most fun, but he wants the opportunity to share about his friend Jesus. Continue to pray for him as well.
I need to run to staff worship here at school, so have a wonderful Friday everyone and a wonderful Sabbath that starts tonight, man I love the Sabbath… God knew what we needed eh!?
‘God knew what we needed eh?’ ………. are you trying to tell me that God is Canadian? eh?