One year ago today

[MWEISSEN]

Coincidental to the post on Bill Smith's Dad and his struggle with pancreatice cancer with mets to the liver, today marks the one-year mark since my liver transplant, and my (so far) win against my battle with cancer.

I talked to my brother at 6:30pm tonight, the exact time I was wheeled out of surgery into intensive care after starting surgery at 10:00am. My wife chimed in that at that time John was awake from his surgery, and was asking his nurse to order him a pizza.

About the time I'm writing this, I was asking MY nurse for some water balloons to throw across the room at John. Needless to say the drugs we were using had something to do with our ridiculous requests.

Now? Heck, I feel GREAT!! It's taken most of a year, but I feel the best I've felt in about 5 years. Can't wait to ride this weekend!!!

I've been thinking about Bill's dad a lot, and feel that he'll be able to rejoice in a miracle of recovery as well.

 

[Magoo]

Congratulations to you and your brother!
You are certainly a strong survivor that many of us look to as a success in the fight against cancer. Your willingness to share your experience, knowledge and concern with those of us that need a little insight about the battle against this disease, is truly appreciated.
Thank You and I wish you many more of these anniversaries!

 

[Tom Dixon]

That is just awesome Mark. It really shows the power of the Lord and prayer! All I can say is that the MTR group just wouldn't be the same without ya.

 

[woodsy]

Indeed Mark - you have given ALL of us some very much needed insight into that horrible disease!! Here is to MANY more years to come!!! Ride on brother :ride:
I am sure that Bill has tons more information from your situation then he would have had without it!! Our prayers and love are now aimed at his Father!!
Woodsy

 

[Fred T]

Wow Mark, it seems longer that a year. You've come a long way!!! Thanks for the inspiration.

 

[3KDXXR2]

That is just awesome Mark. It really shows the power of the Lord and prayer! All I can say is that the MTR group just wouldn't be the same without ya.

Mark, I couldnt agree more this place wouldnt be the same with out all of your input. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

Curtis

 

[BadgerMan]

Now? Heck, I feel GREAT!! It's taken most of a year, but I feel the best I've felt in about 5 years. Can't wait to ride this weekend!!!

Simply amazing........... :cool:

 

[KTM Mike]

Congrats Mark! Amazing indeed! You are an inspiration!

 

[MXGirl230]

That's awesome! Have a great ride this weekend...we'll be staying inside where it's a little warmer.

 

[V-man]

Sure is good having you around Mark!

 

[70 marlin]

Time flyies. Glad every thing is ok @ the mweissen house hold!