by FrankH on Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:46 pm
My absence from the board lately was the result of a cancer scare-- some scary numbers and a biopsy, plus a week waiting for the results. I just found out-- the results were negative for cancer. I can't begin to convey my relief. A scare that this will give you religion if you didn't have it, and it will teach you a couple things.
First, if you have any kind of cancer that runs in your family, start getting tested no later than age 40. Just do it-- pick up the phone after you finish reading this. If you're over 50, get a colonoscopy. If you have GERD or severe and recurring heartburn, get an endoscopy. Just do it. Now. Please.
Second, I realized how much I have taken life for granted. What an amazing gift! When you are in the position I was in, you start bargaining, and I'm not too proud to say that I prayed and made promises like I never have before. I am really looking forward to treating Lee like we're on a date for the rest of my life, to letting my kids know how much I love them and how proud I am of them, and my highland games friends-- I want you to know that you guys are very special to me, and I thank you for your friendship.
Whew.
See you on the field.
And make your appointment.
Frank out.
"...never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never... " --Winston Churchill
"A goal without a plan is just a wish". --Larry Elder