Had to prepare for my first day of treatment with some “fortification” from my favorite Cuban place in Miami, Versailles. Cafe con Leche, Papa Rellena and Croquette at Versailles. Breakfast of cancer warriors everywhere, at least for me in…
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13 September 2014 – Bar Mitzvah Day!
Here’s a quick photo of Aaron holding the Torah right before his Bar Mitzvah. He did an amazing job leading the service, reading from Torah and teaching the congregation! Lots more soon!
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14 September 2014 – A Flat Tire On 95?!
So I’m driving down to Miami to meet Carlos and get the key to Lois’. It’s been an exhausting several weeks recovering from surgery, planning my treatments in Miami and preparing for Aaron’s Bar Mitzvah. Just as I got to…
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11 September 2014 – Bar Mitzvah In 2 Days!
We are getting down to the wire! Aaron’s Bar Mitzvah is in 2 days. I am so proud of him for all of the work he’s been doing and for the young man he is becoming. Studying for his Bar…
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9 September 2014 – Preparing For Lift Off!
The week is flying by as we prepare for Aaron’s Bar Mitzvah and my treatments. We spent about 3 hours on Sunday with my parents, Aaron, Meier, the Rabbi and Cantor reviewing the service for Saturday. It was truly amazing…
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4 September 2014 – Dentist Gives Green Light
To round out my week I had an appointment with my new dentist today. Dr. Spallone and her assistant were fantastic! They did a full set of X-rays, cleaned and checked my teeth for weakness and decay and made molds…
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3 September 2014 – Challenge Met, Treatments Scheduled
Today was a tough day. I woke up tired and feeling kind of crappy from all of the driving the day before. We left for Miami around 7:30. I was scheduled for an IV placement at 10, a CT scan of…
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2 September 2014 – Follow Up With Dr. Fernandes
The intensity of the week picked up today. Annabel and I made the 4 hour drive up to Jacksonville for a follow up visit with my surgeon, Dr. Fernandes. He was very happy with my recovery and my ability to…
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1 September 2014 – Labor Day
It’s been way too long since I’ve sat down to write in my journal. Last week was pretty intense. Last Saturday I drove an hour down to Stuart to get blood work done needed for a CT scan later in…
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30 August 2014 – And Now… More Blood Work!
It’s Saturday morning and I’m getting ready to drive down to Stuart for blood work. All of the labs nearby are closed Saturday and Monday and I need this before my CT scan on Wednesday in Miami. Tuesday we have…
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