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| Kitesurfers and windsurfers at Squamish |
With Fall Equinox passing a couple of days ago we can celebrate the end of a great Summer and start of Fall. And what a summer it has been! With biking and swimming, and favourite activities and almost continuous sunshine. But that is not the only thing -we are also celebrating the one year anniversary of my successful
bone marrow transplant. It has been a
full year since I had radical body radiation and chemotherapy, and then had an infusion of stem cells from an anonymous donor, and crossed our fingers that it would work.
And now, my partner Martin Lebl says "You look better than you did
before you got sick". " That's because I have been rejuvenated by a new bone marrow from a young woman" I replied. I have now applied to meet my donor, wherever she is in the world, and thank her in person. (don't worry, I'm not painting my toenails yet)
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| Me & my brother Andy cycling on the seawall |
A minor setback has been the early onset of cataracts caused by the steroids used in my therapy, but I have had one cataract removed and will have the other one removed in a few weeks. I am now getting my baby shots, and planning a return to work in January.
So Fall will be a time for giving thanks to all those people - family, friends, and colleagues - who have helped me reach this point in my journey.
Thank You!
I raise a glass of champagne to you all!
