At this time 4 years ago, I was in a wheelchair after rupturing both quads playing soccer. I went through surgery to re-attach the muscles and couldn’t put any weight on either leg for weeks. The occupational therapists (OTs) did a great job teaching me how get to dressed and undressed. They had a special […]

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This week a friend of mine called. He was home recuperating from having a cancerous prostate removed. Fortunately, thanks to his wife insisting he have an annual physical, his cancer was discovered early. Like breast cancer, prostate cancer is more prevalent than realized. My brother had it and survived. We lost our friend, Al to […]

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Lynnda is continuing to heal and get stronger. We see the oncologist in late November to discuss radiation therapy which is typical after a lumpectomy. Before her surgery we were invited by the President of the Virginia Manufacturers Association (VMA) to their annual Gala in Williamsburg, Virginia. It was a fun black-tie event. Lynnda was […]

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Lynnda and I thank everyone for their prayers and well wishes for her recovery. We know prayer is powerful. Pain from the 6-inch incision on her breast where the mass was removed has been minimal. She describes it as discomfort not pain. At home after the surgery, a wasp stung her in the house. Lynnda […]

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This has never changed my life or activities much. Typically, I run a 5K for Breast Cancer and donate to Susan G. Komen. This year is different. Lynnda, my wife, has Breast Cancer. She is allowing me to share her story because it may help other women. Lynnda gets […]

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