9/08/2004

Today is the best day of my life. Why? Because today is September eighth, and on that day in 2004 I was diagnosed with cancer.

I have been thinking a lot recently about those times and things that happened with them. During treatment I experienced the worst pain I will ever feel in my life by far. Nothing before was even close, and short of going through it again, nothing ever will be.

I saw the best in people. I had a lot of people who I didn't know very well or at all reach out to me and help me in any way they could. The staff at the hospital couldn't have been nicer. I saw people who were all radiation burned still smiling, and I became one of them.

A lot of people helped me get better. All of my friends did so much for me. My girlfriend at the time did her best. My family was always there.

I later found out that my mom called that day the worst day of her life. Worse than even her own skin cancer. But I am still alive, still here and enjoying everyday I have.

My birthday and anniversary are coming up shortly, but I would have neither if not for this day. I am happy to say I am still cancer free and looking forward to the future.

Thank you to anyone who has ever been in my life. I love you all.