All my adult life I’ve made sure I’ve had three things with me at all times – My rain jacket, my ID and a credit card. The reason is simple: Regardless of the forecast, you just never know when it’s going to rain or when you’re going to run into a friend and want to get a drink.
We got bad news from the Doctor yesterday. Despite two rounds of the best chemo they’ve got, we were unable to completely knock back the leukemia. Now it’s onto clinical trials of a drug to try to spur the growth of as many good cells as possible and hold back as many leukemia cells as possible. Assuming this goes well and no more leukemia grows, it will set me up for a bone marrow transplant with the hopes that my Dad’s cells outcompete the bad ones for space and kill off all of the leukemia. Having the “we have to be realistic about expectations” conversation with an oncologist is never an easy one. Spreading that news to all of the ones you love is equally as hard, so I’ll just put it this way: I’m grabbing my rain jacket, ID and credit card and heading out into one hell of a rainstorm knowing only 25% reach the summit. I hope to run into you back at the trailhead - drenched, but more alive than ever - and buy you a quick drink in a cozy bar before heading home. Actually, screw that. You better be as prepared as I am because you're buying me a drink.
Kati Ward
8/22/2015 10:46:49 am
I'll have whisky waiting for you Sam.
sal
8/22/2015 11:05:05 am
Sam... I am prepared to be amazed by you (as I often have been). You will be one of the 25% to reach the summit, rain be damned... we/ll met you there! cheers
Andy Moderow
8/22/2015 11:10:22 am
It'll call for a Genesee Cream Ale AND something top shelf for sure. Keep fighting, buddy!
Tara
8/22/2015 12:05:33 pm
I hope you like rose cuz that's what your gettin' if I'm buyin' ... love and hugs to you and Jenny both!
Mom
8/22/2015 01:38:02 pm
Statistics shmatistics. The only statistic that matters in this journey is yours, Sam, and it's going to be a 100% cure rate. Now, let's get going down this new path and on to the cure so you can get back and have that drink.
Dick Lamers
8/22/2015 09:31:24 pm
Keep the paddle in the water. Can't wait for the party! And Yes, I'll buy.
Kerri Schmidt
8/22/2015 10:56:32 pm
Hi Sam, we will continue to send positive thoughts and prayers. Plan on stopping over for "shake of the day" and one of Ken's "old fashions" at our basement bar!!
Dee Dee Lund
8/23/2015 03:38:33 am
Thx for sharing Sam! I'm with your mom-100%!
Bev Mangerson
8/23/2015 03:57:43 am
Keep up the fight Sam! Thoughts and prayers coming your way
Marie Martini
8/23/2015 04:22:14 am
Sam, I offer you a Martini with great affection and respect. You have so much more to offer the world. You can't imagine how much I wish for your recovery. Many Happy Trails.
Shauna Booton
8/23/2015 07:22:13 am
Keep fighting Sam!! If anyone can do it its you, and we'll all be waiting at the top to throw you one hell of a party!!! Sending all my good vibes and fighting words your way, and Remy is sending doggy kisses.
marilyn tucker
8/23/2015 10:13:41 am
Sam - I believe that sometimes something BAD has to happen in order for something GOOD to happen - so now you've got the BAD and lets shoot for the GOOD that you deserve - battle on through that rain storm to that nice comfy cottage ahead with a drink waiting for you - love
Rosy
8/23/2015 01:24:53 pm
Thinking of you Buddy! Looking forward to buying you a drink down the road!
Brian Litmans
8/24/2015 03:00:27 am
there will be many rounds before you will be buying anyone a beer. Sometimes the best way through a nasty storm is to go head on, straight in. See you at the trailhead!
Eric Booton
8/24/2015 03:53:00 am
Summit beers are the best beers. See you at the top buddy!
Pete and Jill Lundberg
8/24/2015 07:42:28 am
Since we met you and Jenny for the first time while drinking (and eating too!) at Graze in Madison, and then again drinking (and eating Thai food) in Anchorage, it is perfectly reasonable and natural for us to drink together (again!) when the four of us celebrate your restored health and that fact that you have successfully knocked the AML on its butt! Sending you lots of healing energy, Sam and Jenny. Start making a list of your favorite bars, because there is a long list of friends waiting to buy you libations!
Khalial & Zack
8/25/2015 04:41:00 pm
Querida Sam!
Jo Lemmens
8/25/2015 10:33:42 pm
Sam, if anyone has the strength and courage to persevere, it is you. Keep walking, I believe I see sunshine. Love and prayers continue to come your way.
Randy and Susan Booton
8/27/2015 07:50:35 am
Sam,
Hillary Feder
8/27/2015 11:43:09 pm
Sam, the journey of 1000 miles begins with one step, the first steps are the hardest. Keep you faith, be courageous and all around you will help you be strong. You have what it takes to be in the 25% club. Comments are closed.
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