Monday 6/20
I have mixed feelings about tomorrow’s chemotherapy treatment #4. Perhaps more on that later, but now I’d like to share 4 wonderful things about this past weekend:
– Alan, my #1 climbing bud, finished another year of university teaching and is now free. Laurie and I were his and Jane’s dinner guests, christening their gorgeous new kitchen table. We had a fabulous evening of reconnection as well as a scrumptious BBQ Salmon dinner with our dearest, generous friends – Alan, Jane, Claire and Hannah!
– All weekend my thoughts continually drifted to my great anticipation of Lana’s visit. Laurie and I are so excited to include her up close and personal in our journey.
– LAURIE continues to be the best thing that has ever happened in my life. Her continued support and dedication to our cause is Awesome! I love how solid we are!
– Five climbing friends arrived at my house yesterday morning to usher me off to my first day of outdoor climbing since the diagnosis. The weather was superb, the climbing excellent and the company even better. I loved it – Thank you my friends!
Until post chemo………….
Well Mike, you know what this means…with a freshly shaved face combined with losing the pony tail a few years back, this may be as close as you get to “Corporate Mike”! Stay away from brief cases…
When I read your blogs, “Wow” comes out every time. It’s not because I have limited vocabulary. It’s because I am speechless. Wow sums it up. You are amazing. That’s all.
Still *leading* the way, it seems – at least in your accompanying photo. Way to go, amigo! You still got it!
It’s been so interesting getting to know you via this website. I know more about you than I ever did, and as you continually adjust yourself through this challenging journey your strong spirit shines through and you continue to live LARGE. That was always apparent. You are so inspiring. I continue to wish you well, Mike.