Vince's Journey

Today is the one year anniversary of the date I learned about having follicular lymphoma. So much has happened over the past 12 months but at the same time, the months have really flown by. Time did tend to creep along while I was getting treatments (January thru June) but now it's been almost 4 months since my last blast of chemo. Unbelieveable! At some point I may go back and read all the entries I've made to this blog as well as the messages I've received in return. Your comments and support have meant so much to our family, we wouldn't be where we are today without all of you.

I had an appointment with Dr. Leming yesterday. He is very pleased with my progress. The results of my scans from last week were great and now I have a couple months off before my next visit. At that time I'll get another maintenance treatment of Rituxin. As time goes on and things continue to be positive, the doctor visits should become less frequent. I'm feeling like I have all my strength back. Once my damn rib heals, I plan to get back into a consistent excercise routine. It's been almost three weeks and the rib is still giving me some problems...it's been quite a while since I've felt somewhat healthy. Once I no longer have pain in my ribs, I'm going to work to get back to feeling healthier.

At any rate, today is a big day and every October 4th from now on will be a big day. I thank all of you for your prayers and support of our family. I thank my family for taking care of me, keeping me company, making me laugh, for helping me take my mind off many of the things I've had to go through. I still don't look at this chapter of my life as a blessing but I am blessed to have all of you in my life and so much love in my family. May God continue to bless us all.

Vince