Smiles Jr.
Garden Addicted
- Joined
- Jan 18, 2010
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- Location
- PlayStation Farm, Rural Indiana
Sorry that I have been away from the garden for a while. A few months ago I had to have some tests done and the results came back indicating that a minor exploratory surgery was needed. The results of the surgery were conclusive. I have a malignant growth on my liver. Possibly something going on in my lymph system as well. The first two weeks of chemo wasn't too bad but as soon as I started the radiation treatments something started to go wrong. Lots of tests resulted in a formula change in my chemical cocktails as I was getting sicker and sicker every day until I had to spend last Sunday and Monday night in the hospital. Physically things are a tiny bit better after the chemo formula change but I'm really struggling with the psychological aspect of having the big "C".
I've always been an upbeat and positive kind of guy. I have always been full of life and raring to go when opportunity knocks. But this time is totally different - I can't seem to clear my head of depressing thoughts and a gloomy outlook. Sunday evening my fishing buddy brought an iPad to me at the hospital because he knows that I get so much enjoyment from hanging out with my friends like here at TEG and surfing the 'net. But I had no desire at all in getting on the internet.
Oh well, just a minor set-back and I'll be back out there with my chickens, rabbits, and plants in no time at all Pretty soon I'll have to change my screen name to "Chrome Dome".
I've always been an upbeat and positive kind of guy. I have always been full of life and raring to go when opportunity knocks. But this time is totally different - I can't seem to clear my head of depressing thoughts and a gloomy outlook. Sunday evening my fishing buddy brought an iPad to me at the hospital because he knows that I get so much enjoyment from hanging out with my friends like here at TEG and surfing the 'net. But I had no desire at all in getting on the internet.
Oh well, just a minor set-back and I'll be back out there with my chickens, rabbits, and plants in no time at all Pretty soon I'll have to change my screen name to "Chrome Dome".