Winning Battles
Let's just hope the war is won. We got my latest tumor count this week and it has dropped again from 6.9 to 2.8. That is a huge amount in four weeks. At this rate, it will be 0 in another four weeks. This doesn't mean it is all gone, but lots of it is leaving my body. Even if it gets to zero, I still have cancer, just not as much. And that is ok. I might still need a little bit of cancer. My life is changing in tremendous ways, and I still have room to grow. Mitra and I went for a drive yesterday and talked for hours about life, and I realized how much that doing just that IS life.
I feel a need from all you friends and family. I feel that I need an extra push of good energy, prayer, blessings, cussings, yellings and love for further recovery. I feel it coming guys. I'm winning. Help me out with your thoughts please!
posted by json @ 9:23 AM
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13 Comments:
It sounds like beating cancer is a lot like Golf; every time you go at it, you want a lower score then the previous match. Just do it! – I had to throw that in there for you because of your none-paid sponsorship of Nike.
I am looking forward to this summer, when you’re well enough for some camping, disk golf, regular golf, cold beers and lots and lots of baseball!
I just want to say that this cancer has not only effected you and Mitra in regards to how the two of you look at life and live it, but it has also helped all of us close to you learn a little bit more about the meaning of life. Your battle has reminded all of us that life moves very fast and that it is also very fragile
Forgive me if this sounds arrogant or over confident, but thank you for beating your cancer and showing all of us that life is precious.
Great News... My prayers will continue. You have tasted and seen that the LORD is good. Looking forward to the next good report.
I have heard, read, and taught that love is a choice; but to hear happiness is a choice,that is something I haven’t thought about. I think there is a great deal of wisdom in that. Thanks Lo!
Fantastic news Jason! Mike and I will, of course, continue to pray and think of you and Mitra constantly!
Awesome news, Jason. You've been on our hearts down here in V-town a LOT lately, and in our prayers as well.
This verse comes up as I type, so I'll transcribe it here....
"Deep calls to deep
in the roar of your waterfalls;
all your waves and breakers
have swept over me." - Psalm 42:7
I continue to pray for you as all that is so deep in and about you -- that thoughtful, kind, reflective aspect of your nature that is so clearly, in my mind, a reflection of the One who created you -- settles in to a greater place of joy, and confidence, and appreciation.... and Health.
Love to you, dear brother, from not so far away....
Cass (& Shell)
YEAH MAN!!!!!! That is such great news!!! I love it!!!! I am sitting here in San Diego on a beautiful day at the coffee shop and I thought nothing could make it better, except for this news man!!!
Push push push man, push forward to find and redifine your new self. You have the knowlege now man, the knowledge that most of us don't. And there IS a reson for it. Once this is all said and done and you are resting on the other side of the finish line, cancer free, you willl be reborn, in new form! Don't forget, Life is Love and those that Love you and we all do my brother.
And now I am tearing up at a busy coffee shop.....but I guess that is okay. ha ha...Damn that is GREAT NEWS!!!
Dude, you're the greatest...you're the champ, you've got the eye of the tiger! Jen and I believe in you and love you and will never stop sending you positive thoughts and vibes.
Stay focused, stay positive, stay healthy...you ARE going to win.
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Jason,
YESSS! You are going to beat this thing.
Thought about you when I went surfing during the most beautiful sunset this last Sunday evening - I'm sure you saw it. There is something about that peacefulness that I am addicted to when I go out in the water despite the wave quality. It's a great time for me to be thankful for what I have. It's always a huge sigh of relief whenever I feel like things aren't going right.
Jason, may your deep breath become a sigh of relief and ...a new motorcycle.
Here's one STOMP on that lil' bastard from me.
There is one thing. As hard as this time has been for you (i suspect harder than any of us schlupps can imagine), you are not and have not been alone.
You will outlast this bastard. We need you too much. I know for me, like all of us, you make my life better. Richer. Sweeter.
We will bury this thing and dance on it's grave. And we are all priviledged, honored, to be invited into the dance.
Jay:
I wanted to let you know that I think about you and Mitra all the time and I send you my good thoughts daily.
You two have a light between you that I have not seen in the eyes of many others. I know that with your strength in one another, and the support of your friends and family, you can fight this thing.
My brother was diagnosed with Stage VI non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 32. He was given a slim chance of 5 year survival. He approached his recovery with much the same emotions as you, but also with a sense of humor. His faith and family were what helped him through, and he just celebrated 11 years in remission.
I look forward to seeing you in December. Sending you positive ju-ju from Hood River.
Jen
PS - HI MITRA!
Hey guys, I saw Pam and Ray at Target the other day and she told me the good news. It was so great to see how hopeful and overjoyed she was that the numbers are going down.
Matt and I have spent a great deal of time in the hospital with family members over the past weekend, and when things didn't look too good, the more prayers that were said and hope that was spread throughout family and friends pulled his cousin and aunt out of some very serious conditions. I feel every confidence that the same is happening here. You have to know how much all of us are pulling for you two.
love kendra
Jason,
Nothing but hope for you coming from Ventura County.
It's great to see all the support you're getting on your blog from family and friends.
Stay strong!!
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