Tim Mcgraw wrote and recorded a song a few years ago about a man went to a doctor and found out that he was dying. The song tells about the man who said he spent the next days looking at the x-rays and talking about the options and sweet time. Reality is that we are all going to die. But, we never think about it because we don’t want to die and somehow by not thinking about it, it will go away. It won’t. Perhaps I am fortunate to know there is an end ahead.
Last week I was told, following a bunch of test, that I have a terminal cancer that has spread to multiple areas and is treatable but not curable. Soon I will begin chemotherapy treatments and maybe radiation, depending upon another test this week. The prognosis is not good.
I know how the guy in the song feels. Sure, we all know people that have health issues that are serious, but that’s someone else. Believe me, when it’s you, everything changes. And, it changes for those you love the most. The big question is, "What happens now?"
I don’t have any plans nor the strength to do some things I want to do, but I do have a different outlook that will hopefully make others be more comfortable with what we all face. It will be another journey for all of us. Years ago I made a decision to do the best I could and follow the Christ. He assures me that I will have a home with Him for eternity. And, I have assured my loved ones, that He will take care of them.
At least for awhile, I will try to write this blog, but if I miss a day or more I trust you will understand. Only time will tell how long it will last.
But, just so you'll know, I plan to go fishing. I haven’t been in years.
Seems to me, I need to get that done.
PMO
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