Fighting Cancer is a very stressful job. I can’t make the comparison between the Press Sec. and cancer, but take it from me; when you are facing the unknown and the sword of Damocles’ hanging over you, you have stress.
We all deal with stress differently. I choose to set it aside and the only worry is if I prepared enough for my family to carry on and thrive after I die. I just had a violent allergic reaction to one of my Cancer Medications and I went into anaphylactic shock where EMS/911 had to be called. This was in the Doctor’s office and four nurses and a Doctor were all frantically trying to save my life. I had Zero air flow and a Blood Pressure of 50/48. According to all involved, they almost lost me.
I spent 2 hours in the ER of our Hospital and walked out and back into the Doctor’s office to recover my coat. I went to work the next day and did my normal 12 hours. The message of this is that I do not fear what can happen. I’d rather dwell on fighting the little speed bump called cancer than dwelling on my plight in life. I consider myself a very fortunate person. I have family and friends who love me, I have a God who is not ready for me yet, I have hope for a LONG battle with this disease and I have a faith that God has put me on this earth to accomplish some jobs for Him. I firmly believe that He isn’t done with me yet. If this cancer is the price I pay for being around to do His work, I am a very rich man.
To all that have sent me their prayers and good wishes:
I wish you wonderful things in very large portions for a very long time. I will pass the prayers and good wishes along to the Big Guy in the sky and ask Him to help Tony find the same peace I am finding.
Make sure you tell someone today how special they are to you and how much you love them.
Tom
God Bless you, noname07718. You are in my Prayers.
I awe at your courage and faith.
I know you, although I’ve never met you.
And I’ll say, succinctly, I love you and yours.
Now, go about your work, for it is not finished.
Evidence is my post to you, for it touched my heart and soul.
Thank you Tom.