Hope everyone had a great Christmas

I cant believe the end of 2008 is upon us. It seems like just the other day we were saying hello to 2007. This year has brought a few new challenges to Brenda and I, most notably, Cancer... I would have never believed that I would have a blog about me having cancer. My oh my, how times have changed.....

This year Brenda spoiled me rotten, just like I do her. She added to my collection of watches with a Tissot T-Race and a back up camera for my F250. I am so blessed with such a wonderful God fearing wife.

After my little incident at Carolina Motorsport Park at my last track day, I had a bit of repair to do to my R1 track bike. I installed a full set of race glass with stock decals and a few custom ones. I think it turned out rather well.




I hope everyone has a great New Year. As always never give up the faith my fellow fighters. We pray for you each and every day!

Believe,

Kevin

Well I wanted to use my DX as a witness to others...

Since my DX in August, I have always wanted to use what has happen to Brenda and I for the glory of God. I have talked to many folks both in person and over the net about what God has blessed us with over the years.

This week, I met with the Oncologist to see about resuming my chemo treatments. Since I am still open, down to 3cm long, 2.5co wide and I did not get the depth measurment today but improvong everyday, chemo has been pushed back into January. I may be allowed to start an oral pill but no Avastin till maybe February.

At the Onc's office I met a lady in her mid 40's who has Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. We began a conversation on our stories of the last few months. I was telling her how good God had been to Brenda and I. We talked about me playing softball and ministering with Crossfire for the last 6 years or so, motorcycle riding and all aspects of life in general.

And then the door was opened...she asked me why do I think I have cancer....... Just what I needed to hear. As I talked about the Faith provided by my Savior, I watched as she listned intently. Just as I was about to ask her if she had ever asked Jesus into her heart....she was called to her room.

I should have been bolder and asked the nurse for a few more minutes. Lord, I ask and pray you have put a task in front of me, I did not complete the task. I pray that you will water the seed you allowed me to plant. Lord, if you see fit to allow our paths to cross again, please give me the words I need to say.....

And Tuesday, a good friend of mine called and asked me give my testimony at their church the Sunday before New Years Day. I have prayed for doors to open and God is answering those prayers. I covet your help in praying for this lady I met at the Onc's office and for my speaking at a new church in a few weeks.

For those that have know and heard me witness on the ball field, you guys know I am more comfy in a dirty ball uniform infront of 30+ softball players. This will be a new experience for me and I pray for God's strength and the right words to say.

I am not embarresed to say......I am a CHRISTIAN. I am so thankful to this day for what God has allowed me to do and most importantly, what He is going to allow me to do in the coming years.

On the answered prayer front.........

When we met the Doc on Monday, my last CT scan when my infection was found was compared to my scan from several months back. Being off chemo for over 2 months, I was worried about the lesions getting larger or spreading in my liver. Doc said there was no groth and the same amount of spots.....Glory be to God!

Anudder answered prayer....

Jessica, a friend from church, mid 20's DX with Non Hodgkins in February 2007, recieved a clear PET scan. All evidence of a large mass in her chest...GONE!!!!!!

To my friends and fighters, prayers from our house to yours!

Believe,

Kevin

Still nothing much new....

I hope you all are doing well and thanks for dropping by and leaving comments. Still nothing much new on the healing front. I am still on the wound vac and my incision site is down to 4cm long, 3cm wide and 2cm deep. I have developed a hernia in the wound, a mild one with NO pain. I did check with my surgeon and he said nothing needs to be done at this time, thank you Jesus.

I am still feeling efects from chemo, I think. Even though it has beed almost 2 months since my 2nd treatment, I am experiencing extreme fatigue with no warning. I have had some trouble sleeping, but I am about to get back to normal. I am still felling "chemo brain"....for those that know, you understand, lol. I am so ready to continue my treatments.....

Last night, Brenda and I ventured out to Greenville, Sc to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra. As usual the show was outstanding and Brenda said her ears were ringing most of the day.....it wasnt that loud, lol. we did have front row seats and it was great seeing some great guitar work with some awsome singing. I did catch a drum stick and a guitar pick...

I hope my friend you are ready for Christmas. We have put up our tree, and wrapped gifts galore. The biggest gift? Jesus dying for our sins. Do you know him? Have you asked him into your heart? I hope and pray so.

I hope my fellow fighters that your treatments are going well. Keep the faith and I pray for you all each and every day!

Believe,

Kevin

Hope all my friends are doing well....

Nothing much to update. I am still on the wound vac and will be for at least another week or so. Maybe by Christmas I can finally be un-hooked for good from this thing. The good news...my incision started as 11cm long, 8cm wide and 11cm deep is now 7cm long, 4cm wide and 4cm deep. God is good to allow me to heal this fast.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Brenda, her mom and sister tore up every mall and outlet center between Asheville, Charlotte and Greenville. Austin, my nephew and I went to Carolina Motorsport Park for a little motorcycle track action. We detoured a bit to drop in on my uncle Jerrey in Lexington. It was my first time back on the race track since Road Atlanta in the Spring. I did have a little lowside on Saturday in oil, coolant or sand in turn 2. Nothing major and I am thankful I was able to walk away and ride for the rest of the day.

On the way home on Sunday, we stopped at my brothers house for lunch. It was great spending some time with my family that I do not get to see very often.

On Monday I had a tooth pulled. For the last few years we have been fighting to keep tooth 31, lower right back molar, after 2 root canals and 2 crowns...it had finally had enough. After some pain meds on Monday afternoon, I did very well and feel fine right now.

As well look outside, the weather is changing, most all leaves have fallen and Winter is just around the corner. Christmas is coming. Take time always to remember the Reason for the Season, I know we are all swamped with things to do this time of year, I can relate, but without my savior Jesus Christ, Christmas would not exhist. Is he your Savior? If you died right now, do you know where you will spend eternity?

I hope all my fellow fighters and survivors are doing well. I do ask that you remember Michele, she had a rough time with chemo this week, round 6 for her. Susie took her last chemo on Friday, I hope and pray as you start radiation that your body continues to heal and rid itself of this terriable beast.

Believe,

Kevin