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In sickness and in health

It's our anniversary - 32 years - and we never really worried about that whole sickness and in health vows until this year.  Definitely has significant meaning today.  Couldn't do this without Lee. Will add to this post later - mainly should be admitted tonight for MTX run. Hopefully get it out of my system a day earlier.  Will see what the blood work and Doc appt holds. More to come.....

Telling people

Without a doubt, the worst thing is telling people you are close to. I know they are all going to be there for me but it feels like I am letting them down. I am a high strung, take charge person and love to lead -so I just feel like I am failing the people I love the most. Which means that is the number one thing I am living for - my family - gotta get a pic up and focus on that. It was devastating to tell my wife of 32 years and my kids.  Lots of tears and hating the unknown.  My mom lost a sister, mother and husband to cancer.  My dad was 57 when he died.  I am 58 - I know this is going to seem like deja vu all over again for her and I hate that I am putting her through that. But my mom is a nurse so I need her on the team to help push me to ask for more and to make sure we are thinking of all things medical. I need everyone on the team so I tell them all and get things rolling. I have two very close friends that are cancer survivors and the next call is to...