Hi all you wonderful people!!
I thought I would hopefully inspire a few people who care to read on. As I write this post I have tears in my eyes. Not for me but, for the efforts of all the wonderful people who have and continue to support me. We so often forget about those who have dedicated themselves to helping us, cancer patients/survivors/caregivers. (Doctors, Nurses, Hospital Staff, Family, Friends, Colleagues, Neighbors, and strangers)
I am alive due to the efforts of people like Brian Hill, Petey, Brenda etc., who gave themselves to help others. I know all of these marvelous people will reap the rewards in the here and beyond.
I will be 39 tomorrow. I will celebrate by remembering all the beautiful people who have left this life as a result of cancer. Most memorably and respectfully, my infant bother Matthew, my cousin Mark, my uncle Ted and all those for whom I have mourned over my short life. I will also look into my 11 year old sons eyes and thank God for his blessings. Ten years and a few months ago I held my 1 month old son in my arms as I was taken to the operating room, not sure what the future had in store. Today, I am alive healthy and happy ( the Doctors are happy too, even though my original prognosis was not at all good), tomorrow and everyday I promise to love my son and be thankful for all who have helped me, and I commit to myself to help others on this ardious journey. Keep the faith and stay the course!! I hope to continue to be of service to anyone who will listen.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful community.

Mike