Birthdays and Life
Some people dread their birthday. I have always been one of those people that just love them. This is especially so now. When I was initially diagnosed in 2003 my wife and I wondered if I would see my 35th birthday. When I relapsed in 2004, we were uncertain if I would see my 37th birthday. Here it is 2006 and I am 38 today. I can honestly tell you we do not worry so much anymore. We will worry a whole lot less when I reach 42 without another recurrence. So you can see why I get excited for my birthdays. Each year brings me one year closer to being labeled cured.
I wish I could explain to all of you how wonderful and amazing my wife is. She is the only reason I am still here today. She is the reason I fought so hard. She is the reason I looked cancer right in the face and said NO. She brings out the best in me even when I thought I had already given all I had. She spoils me something awful. We have been celebrating my birthday since Saturday and tonight we are going out to dinner and a movie (thanks to my sister). I hope everyone at some point in their life can experience this level of joy and love.
I also want to tell you about my sister. Now I have not even known my sister a whole year (See Previous Blog Entry) and I just have this amazing bond with her. We do not talk or write as much as when we first met, but there is not a day that goes by that I don’t think about her or wonder what she is doing. I love her so much. I am so glad that I found her and all of her (my) brothers, but especially her. Now that I know her I cannot imagine what life would be like without her. Thank you for accepting me and being so wonderful.
Lastly, I want to thank EVERYONE that has sent me Birthday Messages, Comments, and Phone Calls. You have NO IDEA no idea how much they mean to me.
Thank you all for a very special birthday ….
