We're here, doing fine

About a 4 hour trip, with a Cracker Barrel stop. Got here with 1 1/2 til check in. Ate lunch at a German pastry / restaurant, took some pastry home w/us. Walked along the channel pier w/hundreds of swimmers enjoying the water.

Checked in at the Mansion around 3:30 and I took a quick nap,while the wife caught up on college football. Went downstairs to hordsvers then out to eat. Ate at the " Thirsty Perch " so you can imagine what we ate.

Sitting at a coffee house sipping latte, in rocking chairs. Have a great day, God Bless, Captain

Vacation time is here

I know I've not posted for 2 days, but had nothing to say, no running was done, no chemo to attend and I slipped up sorry.  My life is not that interesting, but I'm here to talk to you.

The wife is yelling " Get off that dang computer and let's go "   So I must leave you now, but she doesn't know about the new tablet that I bought so's I can keep up with you on secret posts while on vacation through the magic of WI-FI.  Who knows what that is, but it seems to work.

Have a great 3 day week end, cause I will.  God Bless you all, Captain

Feeling lots better

But not running, maybe just wait til after the Labor Day week end.  Meeting the grand kids and family at South Haven, MI for a few days of water, sun, eating, showing them why we love this area.  Can't wait.

No chemo on Friday, got to watch the sunburn, and continue treating my intestines my way.  Eating light, drinking water and taking my supplements.  Just waiting on the next Ct scan which is scheduled for 9/8, see what the results will be.  Have to remember this is all new to me and I have to find some happy medium for the right results.

Thanks for you all, God Bless, Captain

Intestines giving me fits again

First, referring back to yesterday the dr. said not to worry about not taking the pills if I don't need them. They are primarily for nausea and since that is not a problem not taking them is a not to worry about situation.  Work was fine last night energy was at an acceptable level.

Today am trying to get my intestines under control.  Yesterday I tried some over the counter medicine and the reaction was not was I was expecting at all.  So I'm back to my supplements, magnesium, probiotics, etc., only now I'm playing catch up.  I'm trying not to get graphic here, but I know what I should be doing and I'm trying to get there as quick as possible.

So obviously I'm not running today.  Watching the stock market and sleeping..  Also, this is weird, right now I have on a long sleeve T=shirt, long pants and heavy socks trying to stay warm.  Even though it is 83 outside I've been chillin all day.

Enough about me, Mo sent me the nicest email today after our brunch on Saturday,  I guess I''m going to have to find some $$$$ inheritance for her if she keeps babbling on like that.  I won't embarrass her or myself, but she came to me as a 20 year old, I was about 36 and trying to establish a balloon decorating business.  She grew with me learning the trade, and working the hours that needed to be worked. Oh, we had some minor battles, but I would depend on her for anything.  When we had large jobs I have been know to fly her in from New Hampshire to help.  So today, even though we don't see each often I know she is there in the background sending me positive thoughts and peace. I know I'm now rambling, but Mo you mean something to me and to others in your life.......... I know it. Thanks for being there all these years.

Thanks for all of you all do with your thoughts and prayers, God bless, Captain

Still a beautiful day

But I'm fighting an energy loss over the last 24 hours.  Maybe I was not taking my meds properly after the chemo and I have a call into the Dr. as we speak. 

You may have read that yesterdays run was not so hot.  After lunch, my eyes were so heavy I laid down and slept for 3 1/2 hours ( wife said I was snoring, guess that means I needed that nap ) after that I didn't want to leave the recliner.  And went back to bed @ 9 PM and slept all night in 2 hour naps with a trip to the john in between.  Been awake since, did drive out to the grocery for small trip.  So thinking I'm getting better.

Anyways just taking it easy today, and see what the doctor says.

Thanks for thoughts and prayers, God Bless, Captain

What a beautiful Day

I jogged the 1.7 course this AM and it was a terrible feeling jog.  I felt sluggish, I wanted to quit, my intestines were screaming gas pains, I wanted to quit, my brain said to pull up and stop, I wanted to quit, I think I started off too fast, did I say I wanted to quit.   But did I, no I didn't, I completed the jog, actually the last part of the jog felt much better than the first 3/4 of the run. 

Never give up, you may have to rest more than you want, you may have to take it slower.  I have to remember  " this is the first time I have run while having cancer and taking chemo."  My body is different and I guess I have to get used to that, it won't react the same as in the past.  Not ready to accept that fact, but I'm going to have to at some point.  All bets are off, it's a different world now.

I think the woman really wants to go to a State Park and walk a trail, so I'm getting things ready to do that. 

Did I say it was a beautiful day.....Live each day that the Lord as made.

God Bless, Captain

Not a total waste for running

I just ran 2.5 miles, I felt at a faster pace than in the past.  Just shows that taking a few days does not kill the time it has taken you to get to this point.  Normally, at least I heard this or read it somewhere.  If it has taken you 4 months of training to get to this point, you will not lose it in the next 48 hours, or even 2 weeks, just be reasonable.  Don't take a month off and then try a 5K race for your first run after that kind of a break.  So today was good, that will make 5 miles for the week, and yes I'm still sweating before the shower. sorry about that.

Chemo was fine, my blood work obviously good, platelets were 178 down from 348, but still in the good range.  Next week off will allow the body to rebuild again.  Then CT scan on 9/8 to see if any progress is being made, so next dr's appt is 9/9, and then another 2 weeks of chemo.  That is what I know at this moment.  But it's good to be alive and with family and friends.

Looking forward to my trip to South Haven, MI. over Labor Day.  Looks like the daughter's family and grand kids will be joining us for some time there.  It will be good to see their reactions to the sand and beach.  It will be great for them to experience some new things in life.  I can't wait, so excited.

One of my balloon girls Mo is taking me brunch this morning @ 11am, can't wait for that either, life is good, one day at a time.  Guessing I haven't seen her in 7-8 years.  That will be kool, peace mo.

Going to get my green tea and a shower, see you later and God Bless, Captain