The last few days brought more good news. My CT scans and X-rays looked great and showed no evidence of disease. My doctors are happy with my progress to date. It is always a sigh of relief to get the all clear. I am scheduled to return to Vandy in six months and UK in 4 months for more follow-ups. I was surprised to see that I have gained back all of the weight I lost. Right now I am weighing in at 169 lbs. I am going to make an effort to keep working out and building a strong lean body.

In other news, I am glad summer is here and I am able to enjoy the sunny days. Megan and I have been grilling out quite a bit. We enjoy cooking good food and veggies on the grill and eating with friends. I am looking forward to the 4th of July this year. We do not have any solid plans for the long weekend, but I am sure we will enjoy some great time with friends and family. Beating cancer has heightened our senses and made these times more meaningful to us. We have learned to enjoy the little and fine things in life that often go ignored, unnoticed or taken for granted. I encourage everyone to go outside on a sunny day and breathe the fresh air. Feel the sun on your face and be thankful to be alive! Remember to live everyday to the fullest and often tell the people close to you how you feel about them.

Thanks again to everyone out there who has been so supportive! Celebrate freedom and have a safe and happy holiday!