Re: Sucks to be me

[Frank Olson <Use-the-email-links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Nick Markowitz Jr. wrote:
> Just getting ready to have our 25th wedding aniversary
> and we got news thursday I have colorectal cancer and there afraid it has
> metastisied to liver.
> Will begin treatment next week i spent whole week in hospital for tests etc.
> lost 20 pounds and blood went very low they had to give me a quart, and plan
> on beating this no matter what the docs say. Word of warning im only 47 do
> not wait for 50 if you have a family history of it to get a colonoscopy
> there now checking my 2 younger brothers.
> In my case we would have caught it sooner had it not been masked by other
> symptoms.
> How ever im in very good shape  and plan to attack this
> and do not plan on going any where soon. Besides what fun would it be if i
> was not around to harrass Robert :)
> who is also  doing battle with the big C.
>
>


Nick:

I've remained quiet on this one for a couple of days now.  I've been
trying to compose a response that doesn't appear "trite" or sound like
all the things you hear when you tell people of your particular challenge.


This is a challenge.  Life is full of them.  You've learned to deal with
each one (or adapt) as you continue your journey through life.  Only God
knows how long that life is going to be.  From everything I've seen you
post here, He has indeed blessed you with the knowledge and the skills
to deal with each challenge.  Don't lose heart.  My family's thoughts
and prayers are with you.  God Bless you.  God Keep you.  Let us know
how things go.