Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Back In the Human Race

Hello Family and Friends



Just a little update to let you know that I am feeling "alive" again and ready to rejoin the human race. My racing engine may not be running on all 8 cylinders just yet, but it is firing on at least 6 right now! And that is a drastic improvement.



The doctors had told me I would start to feel somewhat "human" again after about 10 days after the end of treatments. Well, I am here to tell you that they are right!!!



This weekend we were invited down to Myrtle Beach, by Annette's brother Oscar and his wife Sue, whom I love, and we stayed at their lovely waterfront home on the Inter-coastal Waterway. I helped him haul down his 22' pontoon boat, get it cleaned up and launched and secured in his boat lift. We did a shake down cruise up the waterway and had a great time. We did a little maintenance on the boat, the boat lift, his pier, and the cover for his boat. Everything went really well and we had a great 3-day weekend. The weather was nice (70's and sunny), and we even played 9-holes of golf one afternoon. We played cards in the evenings (no bragging but I put a whipping on them), Phase 10 (have you every heard of it?).



My appetite came back quite a ways, especially after Oscar fixed us some prime rib on the grill, and we even went out to a buffet one night. This was a huge step for me. I'm not pigging out but I am eating more and my energy level was way up. I contribute it to good sunny weather, fresh air, good company, and just a great time overall.



Nothing further to report at this time other than I am feeling much better and, of course, looking marvelous. I'm glad to be back in the race.



Keep those thoughts and prayers coming and thanks again for all the wonderful cards I have received from so many of you.



Love

Drew

5 comments:

  1. Your journey continues to humble me Drew. It has been quite a path for some time and I remember quite a bit of it...all the way from you chewing tea bags and getting fish hooks pulled out of your back!! keep on.

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  2. It makes us very happy to know you are feeling better and starting to sound like Dad aagain

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  3. of course i agree with jackie - glad to know you're feeling better and on the road to "normal" times again. love you!

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  4. It's so great to hear that you're getting some strength back. And it sounds like you had a terrific weekend with your brother and sister in law. Being outdoors and on the water can be so therapeutic! Hope you had a happy and blessed Easter!

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  5. Glad you were up for an active and very enjoyable weekend. The sunshine and fresh air are miracle cures not only physically but mentally. Keep it up. You look great!!

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