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I'm doing fine. I really don't sweat it. My Father, 30 years my Senior, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma a month after my diagnosis. One round of Chemo and he's as good as cured. I was in remission for nearly three years then my numbers dropped like a rock. Back to Chemo and I'm starting my third year of maintaining, not remission. My Father drank like a fish for over 60 years while I never drank more than a beer, never smoked or did drugs. Now I know that God has a sense of humor.

My Mother always told me there are always people better off than you and worse off than you. I watched my late B-I-L battle Esophageal Cancer. I was there when he was diagnosed and when he took his last breath five years later. What I have had to deal with is nothing compared to what he went through. I am very fortunate.

I've told the story before, but when I found out about my “supposed” life expectancy, I told the Dr. “you mean I'm getting ripped off by S.S. and Medicare”? He looked at me like I was nuts, not that he wasn't that far off, and he didn't know what to say.

My Wife, in tears at that point, was not amused although she wasn't really surprised by my response. I have always been a realist, which is probably one of the reasons I despise Liberalism. Touchy feely holier than thou doesn't give anyone the power to steal someone else's property to help those they think are worthy.

As usual, I'm off point. Just want to thank you for your kind thoughts. Many other FReepers, Jeff Head comes to mind, have dealt with much more serious conditions than I have. As far as I'm concerned, I'm the luckiest guy walking.

I just try to do my best for my Family and Friends as I'm sure others here do. Thanks for your concern and kindness. May God Bless you as I have been blessed.