No Whining Zone

I realize that it has been quite a while since my last update. The simple truth is, my recovery from treatment has not been much fun, and is taking a bit longer than we were hoping. This is why I haven't written - I just can't bring myself to believe that anyone wants to hear about the details, and if I gave them to you it would come across as a list of complaints. And just as O'Reilly has his "no spin zone," my blog is a "no whining zone." ;>

As I continue to recuperate from all the fun radiation and chemotherapy, I remain in limbo as to whether or not the treatment actually worked. I have some appointments on the 18th and 21st of November to find out the answer to that question. How'd ya like to have that hanging out there? Not a fun wait, but we have every reason to be positive.

According to my beautiful nurse (Anne), I am making reasonable progress on the recovery. I've graduated from pure liquids to all kinds of soups, including those with chunks of relatively soft things in them (fascinating to you, I'm sure). Legal Sea Food clam chowder is a favorite, which is good because I need the calories. Not exactly "heart healthy," however! Well, one thing at a time. And you should see Anne in her nurse uniform - striking.

Thanks again to everyone for all the emails, cards, prayers, holy water from Ephesus, cds, etc. If I haven't responded to your email yet, mea culpa and I'll get back to you soon.

Here's proof that my hair is growing back and that I'm back at my college weight. Nothin' beats radiation burns in your throat if you're lookin' to drop 35lbs in two months!