Thursday 5/12
I stir awake, open my eyes, breath deeply the cool, salted, sea air and listen to the crashing waves! I realize I feel good, far better than expected. Not 100 percent, but a far cry better than last night. The gorgeous sunshine surely contributes to my raised spirits. I am psyched!
The morning household pace is quite slow. After breakfast I accompany Laurie on her walk from the beach house. I decide to go as far up as my body is willing to take me. Amazingly, by noon, we find ourselves atop Neahkanie Mountain (1670’) with a big smile!
Eventually, we descend and lunch at home. I spend the rest of the day relaxing, reading, writing and voting. I bounce from couch to couch (as opposed to bolt to bolt) enjoying the superb view. We manage a short sunset beach walk, returning fatigued but quite happy!
– So much for not doing too much in one day-
Friday 5/13
Less sunshine and more physical fatigue made today a grayer day than yesterday. We climbed less, but walked longer on the beach. Definitely not 100 percent. Again, I realize that those drugs sure do pack a mighty punch!
– We’ll see what tomorrow brings…………..
I like the photos of the ocean views. And yes, the drugs need all their punch. I am glad to read what is happening. Thanks.
Love, Julia
Wow Wee those photos rock! I loved the smile on Laurie’s face and the classic leg over the knee recline of you Mike. It’s wonderful to hear of all the movement and exercise you are doing. Just being outside is a great elixir….keep drinking it down.
pensamientos y los brazos a tu alrededor,
Lana
Dear Mike, thank you for sharing your experience in such detail. both the delights and your struggles come alive in your writing and help me feel that i am present – witnessing and supporting you both. when i read the new PSA number, i teared up too! such great news! it sounds like you and Laurie are creating just the right experiences – settings and activities – to support the hard work the meds and your body are doing. a package is coming your way and should be there by the end of the week.
😉
I may have drawn the short straw on this cancer stuff, but how did I EVER get so lucky to end up with such fabulous, supportive, caring friends to help me along on this journey. I feel so blessed! YOU ALL ROCK! A million Thank Yous!
Hi Mike!
I have been following your blog, and it is so meaningful that you are sharing your personal journey with us this way. You have the gift of writing in a way that makes me feel I’m along side hearing it first hand. Mike, you are truly an inspiration to all of us. You are strong willed and this cancer thing will not get in your way. Whoa, and your PSA count — totally awesome news! You’re killin’ it, dude. And, Laurie, you are an amazingly loving companion helping Mike through this tough time. Huge kudos to you for your strength and caring, loving support along the way! My thoughts are with you both every day and with every turn. You got this!
Love,
Chris
okay – just a reminder that you should start thinking about what you will look forward to eating/drinking first when you loosen the diet a bit! We want to know!! Thank you for stopping by last night. At the request of Nicole and Jarett, I am sharing your blog site with them. After you left, they commented on how amazingly positive you are about this whole thing. We just told them that this is how positive you ALWAYS are. Keep it up and you will be back to normal very soon at this rate! Love – Rhonda
Oh Mike,
I just finished reading the super news of the PSA count in a downward spiral. AMAZING and WONDERFUL! It is difficult to type this message as I’m standing up and kicking my heels together.
I’ve read your newest background entry many times. Are you sure you want to stop teaching? There is a writing position opening at the 4J soon and you would be perfect 🙂 Along with enjoying your writing style, I am able to walk down memory lane within your piece. I’m finding myself hoping to see that you have entered something new each day. Thank you.
Todavia levantando los talones………Lana