Yesterday, I thought I would have a routine day at the hsopital having a ct scan. I spent the better part of the day at the hospital as my blood work showed that my kidneys were not functioning right. So spent the day being hydrated so I could have scan. Just need to drink more water. Evidently I have not been drinking enough. Well, since then, I am wearing the floor out going to the bathroom!! I get the test results next week at the doctors.
Caught a cold or something from my grandkids. Been fighting it for over a week now. Hopefully, it is minor and will run its course in the next few days!
Been told that my body is getting old. Have problems with my shoulders! So buy stock in the Aleve company! Will be using it to control the inflammation in my shoulders! For those of you who are in the same age boat as I am, it's hec getting old. For those who are younger and have not experienced this wonderful !!@@)) age, your time is coming!!
Life has a way of throwing curves at us. It is how we handle those curves that defines our character. And the best character is having that complete trust in God. And those curves just strengthen my faith in him. It just goes to show that we are not in control of our life, God is! It's sad that people have to find God when the going gets rough and tend to forget the blessings he gives us when times are good. Let us all remember that he is always with us in bad times AND in good times. I have gotten busy and have not slowed down to smell the roses until yesterday. It was just a reminder that I am getting too busy. Hope all you wonderful people have a great day and great weekend.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
A sad day
First of all, I want everyone to know that as of this date, I am free of cancer. Just finished going backpacking with 40 pounds on my back and came through with flying colors! I couldn't say that within a few hours after it was over, but was not in near the soreness I thought I would be after nearly two years from a backpack trip.As of this date, I am scheduled to go to Philmont and backpack for 12 days in 2012.
I now have arthritis in my shoulders. The pain is bad at times and am taking lots of asprin to keep the pain down. My range of motion is not as good as I would like but am working through it.
I have a CT scan in the middle of October and numerous visits with doctors over the next 4 weeks. I have been out of therapy for 1 year and 3 months by this Sunday. I thank God and ask for your blessings through him for your support in this endeavor. After having cancer, it is always in the back of my mind and all my aches and pains are a constant reminder that I had cancer. It is something that I will never forget about.
This day is sad as a friend of mine just found out she has cancer. She is going to MD Anderson next week for a second opinion. Please keep her in your prayers. She is in for a long ordeal. She supported and prayed for me during my time and now it is my turn. I'm glad I am here for her to talk to if she needs the time. She is upbeat and is turning this over to God. I believe it is the only way to beat this. It is the only way to live, but turning it over totally is tough, as least for me. It is something I work on each day. As I slow down to smell those roses, I have to trust that God will continue to provide for me so I can slow down. And so far he has.
The power of prayer is evident in my life that it works! I ask you to pray for this lady as she starts through her ordeal.
Enjoy the fall! It should be a great one!
I now have arthritis in my shoulders. The pain is bad at times and am taking lots of asprin to keep the pain down. My range of motion is not as good as I would like but am working through it.
I have a CT scan in the middle of October and numerous visits with doctors over the next 4 weeks. I have been out of therapy for 1 year and 3 months by this Sunday. I thank God and ask for your blessings through him for your support in this endeavor. After having cancer, it is always in the back of my mind and all my aches and pains are a constant reminder that I had cancer. It is something that I will never forget about.
This day is sad as a friend of mine just found out she has cancer. She is going to MD Anderson next week for a second opinion. Please keep her in your prayers. She is in for a long ordeal. She supported and prayed for me during my time and now it is my turn. I'm glad I am here for her to talk to if she needs the time. She is upbeat and is turning this over to God. I believe it is the only way to beat this. It is the only way to live, but turning it over totally is tough, as least for me. It is something I work on each day. As I slow down to smell those roses, I have to trust that God will continue to provide for me so I can slow down. And so far he has.
The power of prayer is evident in my life that it works! I ask you to pray for this lady as she starts through her ordeal.
Enjoy the fall! It should be a great one!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Another day - another doctor
Hope all had a good Labor Day weekend. We stayed home and worked on fireplace. All I have left is to grout and run wiring. But will not be using any time soon with the temps in the 90's. Though fall was suppose to start rolling in after Labor Day!!
This month will be going to doctors every few days. Have gone the last two days to have blood drawn for a multiple of tests. Then starting next week, I go to doctors every week for the next 4 to 6 weeks. Just check ups. Sometimes it is hard to figure out if I am just old and hurting or something is wrong! Any of ya'll have that problem?
Taste is getting somewhat better. Weigh about 138 pounds. Energy level is getting better but the recovery period seems to get longer. Could it be that age has something to do with this??
Going backpacking this weekend if my grandson gets healthy. Walker has been having a bad week. So bad he is going to hospital if he does not respond to treatment. Doctor says he is but slowly. Please keep Walker in your prayers. So we will see. Have not been backpacking since before all this started. To think that I was going to backpack at Philmont 10 days after my last radiation. Little did I know what I was in for!! Really looking forward to it. Have to trim my weigh load down to match my new weight!
My Boy Scout Troop is 25 years old this year. My Troop surprised me with a plaque and award for staying around. It made me tear up. Can't cry in front of boys! Yea right! It was very moving and really made me feel good inside.
I can't pray enough for all those I know who are sick. We just have to trust in God that he will make it all ok in his time. Will let you know the results of all my visits in the next few weeks. It is raining tonight so will be nice and cool. Yea!!
This month will be going to doctors every few days. Have gone the last two days to have blood drawn for a multiple of tests. Then starting next week, I go to doctors every week for the next 4 to 6 weeks. Just check ups. Sometimes it is hard to figure out if I am just old and hurting or something is wrong! Any of ya'll have that problem?
Taste is getting somewhat better. Weigh about 138 pounds. Energy level is getting better but the recovery period seems to get longer. Could it be that age has something to do with this??
Going backpacking this weekend if my grandson gets healthy. Walker has been having a bad week. So bad he is going to hospital if he does not respond to treatment. Doctor says he is but slowly. Please keep Walker in your prayers. So we will see. Have not been backpacking since before all this started. To think that I was going to backpack at Philmont 10 days after my last radiation. Little did I know what I was in for!! Really looking forward to it. Have to trim my weigh load down to match my new weight!
My Boy Scout Troop is 25 years old this year. My Troop surprised me with a plaque and award for staying around. It made me tear up. Can't cry in front of boys! Yea right! It was very moving and really made me feel good inside.
I can't pray enough for all those I know who are sick. We just have to trust in God that he will make it all ok in his time. Will let you know the results of all my visits in the next few weeks. It is raining tonight so will be nice and cool. Yea!!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
lost a mom
Another school year has started. Even though we have no kids in school it is still exciting as our oldest grandson started kindergarten yesterday. He really liked the first day but when he found out he had to go today, he was less than excited. He had fun yesterday but decided he wanted to stay home today. Didn't see the need to going every day!!
Went to my heart doctor yesterday and my ekg was good. I have been having pain in my shoulders but upon checking Dr Miller thinks it is tendonitis. So will keep on going and doing what I do and that is to live each day as it comes. It is hectic but am trying to slow down and enjoy my loved ones. Granted it is hard to do, but feel it is necessary to smell those roses!
Enjoyed my camp out this past weekend. Went to Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch and just camped. Had a monster rain shower Saturday afternoon but it was a good weekend. At BTSR there is a flag pole with plaques on them. My name was on one of them which was donated by someone who wanted to remain nameless. Needless to say, I am very humbled that someone would honor me in this way. I just try to help kids to be part of life and be able to deal with it.
This past Monday I went to a funeral for one of my "moms". I was very fortunate to have several "moms" in my life and on this day I paid my respects to Mary Jamieson. Growing up I had several 'moms' that influenced me in my life. While I may not have been in contact with them, they have and are always on my mind as I go through life. While I was growing up, they listened to my problems, gave me advise, corrected me, and guided me. I was fortunate to have several of these wonderful women so help me. I cling and think about the others in my life and thank God for putting them in my life. Life is about touching other people, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worst, but always knowing God has put us together for a purpose. As we grow up, we move to the next chapter in life using the experiences learned for our next adventure. My "moms" took their time away from their loved ones to help me, to guide me. And I am so thankful God put them into my life! I have several "moms" to go along with my mom. Did you have any "moms"? Have you thought about how they helped your life? I know there is a special place for them in Heaven. I just hope I have done half as well as they have done. Thank your mom or moms soon.
Hope all of you still reading this blog have a great week and may God continue to bless each of you and will continue to bless this nation...
Went to my heart doctor yesterday and my ekg was good. I have been having pain in my shoulders but upon checking Dr Miller thinks it is tendonitis. So will keep on going and doing what I do and that is to live each day as it comes. It is hectic but am trying to slow down and enjoy my loved ones. Granted it is hard to do, but feel it is necessary to smell those roses!
Enjoyed my camp out this past weekend. Went to Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch and just camped. Had a monster rain shower Saturday afternoon but it was a good weekend. At BTSR there is a flag pole with plaques on them. My name was on one of them which was donated by someone who wanted to remain nameless. Needless to say, I am very humbled that someone would honor me in this way. I just try to help kids to be part of life and be able to deal with it.
This past Monday I went to a funeral for one of my "moms". I was very fortunate to have several "moms" in my life and on this day I paid my respects to Mary Jamieson. Growing up I had several 'moms' that influenced me in my life. While I may not have been in contact with them, they have and are always on my mind as I go through life. While I was growing up, they listened to my problems, gave me advise, corrected me, and guided me. I was fortunate to have several of these wonderful women so help me. I cling and think about the others in my life and thank God for putting them in my life. Life is about touching other people, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worst, but always knowing God has put us together for a purpose. As we grow up, we move to the next chapter in life using the experiences learned for our next adventure. My "moms" took their time away from their loved ones to help me, to guide me. And I am so thankful God put them into my life! I have several "moms" to go along with my mom. Did you have any "moms"? Have you thought about how they helped your life? I know there is a special place for them in Heaven. I just hope I have done half as well as they have done. Thank your mom or moms soon.
Hope all of you still reading this blog have a great week and may God continue to bless each of you and will continue to bless this nation...
Monday, August 16, 2010
Dog days of summer
Middle of August and it is hot. Hopefully rain will be in our area this week!
My little Walker Man ( second grandson ) is a medical mystery according to doctors at Mayo Clinic. He is on God's time and we have to pray and trust in God that he will be around for a long time. He is such a joy to watch and knowing how much pain he is in at times! Please continue to pray not only for Walker but for this whole family as they continue their journey through life.
I am down to 134 pounds as of this morning. The ringing in my ears is constant as is the tingling of my feet. I am eating, of which not much has taste. But I am here and doing what I hope God wants. You just never know when you are going to make a difference in someone's life and you may not even know it! But God does know so we have to trust that we are making a difference!
My bathroom project is still close to being done. Have drawer fronts to build and then to paint and install. I have set a new goal of having done by Labor Day. Going camping this weekend.
Business has been pretty good. I did not realize how bad it was last year until I started working on my taxes. You know God is in your life when you see past results. He has carried me. I'm sure he is carrying alot of us now. We have so much to be thankful for and most of the time, we don't realize it! As we smell those roses, let us remember that God is always there with us. We just have to keep the door of our heart open.
I hope everyone has a wonderful week. Enjoy your loved ones. Enjoy your daily walk in life. Don't let the little things bother you. Trust that God will take care of you. After all, we are on his time, not ours. Have a great one...... Steve
My little Walker Man ( second grandson ) is a medical mystery according to doctors at Mayo Clinic. He is on God's time and we have to pray and trust in God that he will be around for a long time. He is such a joy to watch and knowing how much pain he is in at times! Please continue to pray not only for Walker but for this whole family as they continue their journey through life.
I am down to 134 pounds as of this morning. The ringing in my ears is constant as is the tingling of my feet. I am eating, of which not much has taste. But I am here and doing what I hope God wants. You just never know when you are going to make a difference in someone's life and you may not even know it! But God does know so we have to trust that we are making a difference!
My bathroom project is still close to being done. Have drawer fronts to build and then to paint and install. I have set a new goal of having done by Labor Day. Going camping this weekend.
Business has been pretty good. I did not realize how bad it was last year until I started working on my taxes. You know God is in your life when you see past results. He has carried me. I'm sure he is carrying alot of us now. We have so much to be thankful for and most of the time, we don't realize it! As we smell those roses, let us remember that God is always there with us. We just have to keep the door of our heart open.
I hope everyone has a wonderful week. Enjoy your loved ones. Enjoy your daily walk in life. Don't let the little things bother you. Trust that God will take care of you. After all, we are on his time, not ours. Have a great one...... Steve
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Back from summer camp
Went to the hill country near Kerrville for Boy Scout Summer camp. Was hot and humid but it was great to be with the kids. Had a great group of boys and adults. It has taken me over a week to recope from camp. Had about six hours or less of sleep each night. Typical summer camp. Good news is I did not lose any weight.
I am asking for prayers for Jim Stewart (Lucille's dad). He is having some heart problems. Walker (grandson) is going to Mayo Clinic Aug 9 for evaluation. Hopefully, they can find out problems he is having and get them fixed!
Only a few more weeks of summer and then school starts up! Days go faster and faster it seems. It seems to get harder and harder to get everything done each day. So here I am writing this blog!! LOL
About finished with major home repair and that is rework of master bath. Hopefully this weekend I will get finished except for a little trim work. And then its off to another project. Home ownership is great!!
I hope everyone is having a good summer. Hope everyone is able to slow down a little and smell those roses!
I am asking for prayers for Jim Stewart (Lucille's dad). He is having some heart problems. Walker (grandson) is going to Mayo Clinic Aug 9 for evaluation. Hopefully, they can find out problems he is having and get them fixed!
Only a few more weeks of summer and then school starts up! Days go faster and faster it seems. It seems to get harder and harder to get everything done each day. So here I am writing this blog!! LOL
About finished with major home repair and that is rework of master bath. Hopefully this weekend I will get finished except for a little trim work. And then its off to another project. Home ownership is great!!
I hope everyone is having a good summer. Hope everyone is able to slow down a little and smell those roses!
Friday, July 2, 2010
One year ago....
It was axactly one year ago I was in a car on the way home after my last radiation treatment and hydration treatment. Little did I know that I would be sick for another two months. But on this day in the early morning, I had finished my radiation treatment. The guys gave me a silver cross (they give everyone this) and my mask when I finished. I thought I would be able to click my heels and really get after it. Did not happen!
But what a difference a year makes. Today, I weight 135 pounds, have pretty good energy, am reasonably healthy. I eat because I have to. Food taste comes and goes. My immune system is still not where it should be so even a summer cold takes weeks to get over now.
My feet still tingle, I still have ringing in my ears. But I am here to do what God wills me. I live each day to the fullest and try to slow down to smell the roses. My energy level also dicates as to when I have to slow down!
Late next week I will be going to summer camp with my Troop. Going to the hill country. It will be a trying week, I'm sure, but will enjoy it.
Have been remodeling bathroom and working on my home repair list. Making some inroads. Owning a home means constant maintenance, but at least one can see the results.
I thank God for my health. I have family and friends who are sick. So I count my blessings each day and pray that God will heal these people.
2009 was a year I most certainly will not forget. It is funny how one forgets about the bad times. Today I have thought about all the times I was sick and in the hospital. I think about all the people who have sat with me, or done work for me, or filled in during my absence. When you are sick, then you find out who your friends are! I found out that prayer is indeed powerful. For I do not think I would be here today, if it were not for all the prayers I have received from ya'll.
Life is all about what we do for others, not for ourselves. It is about making a small positive difference in another person's life. It is about friends from long ago coming to the aid of others in time of need. Life is about helping each other. In today's world of me, me, me, it is rare for people to stop or slow down to help others. But in my case, I had people all over the world who stopped for a moment each to pray for me. So I have be truly blessed this past year. I have not begun to or will ever be able to repay the indebtedness to each of you, but I prayer that each of you are blessed by God each day.
2010 has been a year of recovery for me, for my family. Life goes on and does not stop when one is sick. So as my health recovers, so does my business, so does my family life. When I get short I think about 2009 and what others have given up for me and I just chill and relax and give what I need to help.
Hope you have smelled the roses this year. God Bless each and everyone of you. Steve
But what a difference a year makes. Today, I weight 135 pounds, have pretty good energy, am reasonably healthy. I eat because I have to. Food taste comes and goes. My immune system is still not where it should be so even a summer cold takes weeks to get over now.
My feet still tingle, I still have ringing in my ears. But I am here to do what God wills me. I live each day to the fullest and try to slow down to smell the roses. My energy level also dicates as to when I have to slow down!
Late next week I will be going to summer camp with my Troop. Going to the hill country. It will be a trying week, I'm sure, but will enjoy it.
Have been remodeling bathroom and working on my home repair list. Making some inroads. Owning a home means constant maintenance, but at least one can see the results.
I thank God for my health. I have family and friends who are sick. So I count my blessings each day and pray that God will heal these people.
2009 was a year I most certainly will not forget. It is funny how one forgets about the bad times. Today I have thought about all the times I was sick and in the hospital. I think about all the people who have sat with me, or done work for me, or filled in during my absence. When you are sick, then you find out who your friends are! I found out that prayer is indeed powerful. For I do not think I would be here today, if it were not for all the prayers I have received from ya'll.
Life is all about what we do for others, not for ourselves. It is about making a small positive difference in another person's life. It is about friends from long ago coming to the aid of others in time of need. Life is about helping each other. In today's world of me, me, me, it is rare for people to stop or slow down to help others. But in my case, I had people all over the world who stopped for a moment each to pray for me. So I have be truly blessed this past year. I have not begun to or will ever be able to repay the indebtedness to each of you, but I prayer that each of you are blessed by God each day.
2010 has been a year of recovery for me, for my family. Life goes on and does not stop when one is sick. So as my health recovers, so does my business, so does my family life. When I get short I think about 2009 and what others have given up for me and I just chill and relax and give what I need to help.
Hope you have smelled the roses this year. God Bless each and everyone of you. Steve
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