Yes, I know. I know you need to hear from me. I was sitting at “my” Rotary table on Wednesday of this week and talking to fellow cancer survivor Larry Sanders. He asked me how I was doing and I told him that I feel great and that if anything bad was going on, I was blissfully ignorant of it. We agreed that sometimes that is a good thing, although please understand that I am on guard like an angry badger when it comes to my condition. But, damn, it is good just to be alive and going about the business of living!
Now I know why some of the most creative people have led tortured lives. When I’m the most afraid, when I’m wigged out of my mind is when I write. I know you know what I’m talking about because the feedback I get tells the story. So, just know this: If I’m writing hard and heavy there’s a better than average likelihood that I’m freaked out about something. So, don’t wish that on me, people! I promise to do a better job of posting here. I have been spending some time over the past couple of weeks working on some facebook stuff and soon you’ll see the fruits of my labor.
In the meantime, I’m going to see Dr. Pippas this coming Monday, the 24th. I’m hoping we’ll talk about more frequent scans for a while and setting up a Zometa infusion to protect my bones from further invasion by Mr. C. Unless I hear something to the contrary, I am feeling good and hopeful about this year.
Please make plans to support the American Cancer Society Crystal Ball on March 19, 2011 at the RiverMill Event Center, where I will be this year’s honoree.
Allen O'Shields says
Glad I’ve not heard from you in a while. Keep it up! (-:
Margaret Angell says
I was hoping your were just busy and didn’t have time to write! Hope you get a good report on the 24th…..BTW, how do you know about angry badgers??? ๐
Kathleen Morast says
Been thinking of you. Happy to read your post. Keep the great attitude. Prayers and healing vibes coming from KC.
Mike Venable says
Margaret, don’t you watch Animal Planet? An angry badger is a natural tour de force and I’m pleased to have aligned with badgers around the world. Kathleen, good to hear from you! Sending prayers and healing vibes right back to you. Badger music….
Margaret Angell says
Unfortunately (or fortunately!), I don’t watch much TV, Mike….but I guess I’ll have to start watching Animal Planet to find out about badgers! ‘specially want to hear badger music! ๐ Much love and positive thoughts coming to you!
Hope Phillips says
I love to read your posts when you are full of LIFE. That is the Mike we all know and love. Hoping and praying for a healthy 2011 for you.
Hope
Ngozi Brown says
You do have a great attitude! I agree with Hope and Kathleen.