FROM TRI CABIN AARON.... READY SET GO FOR TREATMENT!!

[aaronbocknek]

first, what an amazing group of guys on this site. as i was reading all the responses and the PM's, tears welled up in my eyes. you all have single handedly pulled me out of a deep funk. oaky, first things first. the simulation and mapping went well, & the temporary 'targets' are still visible where the beams will hit the tumor and two lymph nodes.

phil saw them yesterday morning when i was changing shirts, looked at the targets, said nothing and then walked out of the house, across the street where he is working on a kitchen remodel. odd.... not one word.

okay, so, my first day of treatment is at 1300 the 30th of august. i'm ready for this. i'm ready to kick some cancer ass, i'm ready to go on with my life, and yes, i'm ready to, as long as i can, MAINTAIN THE TRI CABIN.

as i was driving home from johns hopkins wednesday afternoon, i mentioned to dad about the possibility of selling the tri cabin. wow, did he let me have it. he said, that while i'm in treatment, it's a perfect opportunity to work on ENTERPRISE. after all, i'm going to be in treatment from 30 aug until 10 sept, and i am allowing until 01 october for further recovery. so, i have roughly 2 months of 'boating project fun'.

dad said that as his gift to me, during this time, he will be footing the bill for the haul out, the prop fix, bottom paint and whatever else needs to be done to her, within reason of course . BUT, he made me promise that while she was hauled out for the prop fix and painting, that i would also work on her, and continue to work on her once she is refloated and returned to her slip. (the oncology team also insist on this as two of them are boaters) i'm serious guys, he was ADAMANT that i keep active in and around the boat, and yes, if i have to grab a bunch of people from this site (allen!!! paul!!! commission point!!!) and the marina, i was to enjoy her into the fall. as for the other thing that's scaring me.... the possible lack of 'mr. happy', well, my mechanic john had a solution----duct tape and popsicle sticks. good grief. (if anyone wants to know what my 80 year old mother said on THAT subject, i'd be happy to share via email or pm. god bless my mom. she's the best!!!)

so, thought i would bring everyone up to speed. again, you all are fantastic. i am truly blessed to have such friends in my life. i'm scared. i'm more scared than i've ever been. i'm scared how this will turn my body inside out, i'm scared of loosing 'hair', i'm scared of loosing my .......
and i'm scared of the unknown. but, i know i will muster the strength to fight this, and i know you men are behind me 100%. i cannot thank you all enough for your kind words and your support, and, most of all, your encouragement.

fond regards.
tri cabin aaron.... (fighting the good fight!!!)

[prowlersfish]

Good to hear Aaron . You better listen to Dad I can just hear him giving you the what for .

A very wise man .

Tell Mendel we say hello .

[k9th]

Great news and glad you are going to keep ENTERPRISE. Keep fighting my friend. If you need me, I'm just a phone call away.

[aaronbocknek]

Good to hear Aaron . You better listen to Dad I can just hear him giving you the what for .

A very wise man .

Tell Mendel we say hello .

paul, you have NO IDEA how pissed he was when he was talking to me that day.... i think he's reliving things through me, and he was just beyond torqued. i've not heard him like this in years. when i said that there might be more than just the prop, i.e. the strut, a possible shaft bend and god knows what else...... his response to me? ''son, just get the &&**^% boat hauled and we will deal with it, but, i do NOT want you even entertaining the idea of a sale at this juncture. this boat will be part of your recovery efforts and your oncology team has told you to keep active and moving and busy your self with projects. the more active you are during your treatment, the more your body will heal and recover. lecture over!! '' < (( SO IT BE SAID, NOW LET IT BE WRITTEN )) > i also see, sort of, where he's coming from. having dealt with a sick boston terrier from time to time, nothing is more unnerving or frustrating or scary than a parent with a 'sick or ill child'. what makes it probably worse for mom and dad is their medical background. sometimes they know too much to keep the stuff bottled up inside. although, both have been doing tons of research on the type of cancer i have.... squamous cell carcinoma.
and when i speak w/ dad today, i'll give him your regards. he always asks about the guys on the forum.

[aaronbocknek]

Great news and glad you are going to keep ENTERPRISE. Keep fighting my friend. If you need me, I'm just a phone call away.

thank you tim. i really appreciate your thoughts and wishes. one tri owner to another.