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marble falls

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8. I realized in my thirties, most of what made me feel like a victim actually had happened to someone else ...

Sat Jan 6, 2024, 11:25 AM

Jan 2024

... and I was in the periphery. I caught some 'shrapnel', but they were in the crater.

You said it exactly right: I also got more than my share of at bats (what with my being white and male) The runs were mine - and so were all the many more whiffs.

No regrets so much as some disappointments of my own authorship. But we dust off and get back up.

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This has been a long fight. The light is seeming to be at the end of the tunnel ... [View all] marble falls Jan 2024 OP

Best wishes to you! brer cat Jan 2024 #1

Life has been/is very kind to me, brother cat! ... marble falls Jan 2024 #2

same here. mopinko Jan 2024 #5

I realized in my thirties, most of what made me feel like a victim actually had happened to someone else ... marble falls Jan 2024 #8

You have a positive outlook in the face of all that bucolic_frolic Jan 2024 #3

I am so fortunate with my medical treatment: this specialist is at UT-Southwest, and VA ok'd him in two or three ... marble falls Jan 2024 #9

UT Southwestern in Dallas? Ilsa Jan 2024 #13

Yes, two more appointments on the 15th for a current scan and a nuclear test to determing if the right kidney ... marble falls Jan 2024 #17

I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this. Please keep your spirit and get well. RKP5637 Jan 2024 #4

Going to be just fine, no matter what. Just watch me. marble falls Jan 2024 #23

I wish the best Botany Jan 2024 #6

I'll be fine. The not knowing how this cancer worked was the really tough part. Now that I have and Idea and a good ... marble falls Jan 2024 #24

Keep up the good fight Marble Falls. Fla Dem Feb 2024 #31

I appreciate it beyond belief. I have no sign of cancer anywhere in my body and my left kidney is at 70%... marble falls Feb 2024 #32

Fantastic, all good news. Fla Dem Feb 2024 #33

Been at this for a loooong time. marble falls Feb 2024 #34

🤗 blm Jan 2024 #7

You ought to see MY smile! marble falls Jan 2024 #25

I'm glad you could fight nocoincidences Jan 2024 #10

Just cannot give up or give in. Not in my nature. marble falls Jan 2024 #26

All the best to you, marble falls. You've got a great attitude and outlook on life. ancianita Jan 2024 #11

I am thankful for DU. Everyone has pulled for me through sereral rough spots. marble falls Jan 2024 #27

Holding you in love and light. niyad Jan 2024 #12

That's my best life preserver. marble falls Jan 2024 #22

Heal well, and congratulations on getting to this point! yardwork Jan 2024 #14

It has taken determination. My wife was behind me all the way. We are never late, we never blow off appointments ... marble falls Jan 2024 #21

That's wonderful - and a great reflection on you that you see it! yardwork Jan 2024 #28

Sending positive thoughts your way. pandr32 Jan 2024 #15

DU vibes is big Mojo. It works. marble falls Jan 2024 #19

Well done Old Codger! Well done. MLAA Jan 2024 #16

We codgers do not know when to quit. The end always is a big surprise. marble falls Jan 2024 #18

I married an old codger 36 years ago and, thankfully, he too doesn't know when to quit. He's 88 and been MLAA Jan 2024 #20

Sending healing vibes your way. Lifeafter70 Feb 2024 #29

Things have gone even better that I hoped for: no sign of cancer and the the kidney is operating ... marble falls Feb 2024 #30

"In situ" and "outliving the cancer" sound very good!! Sparkly Feb 2024 #35

It's ended up even better. Since then I spent two days a week for three weeks at UTSouthwestern ... marble falls Feb 2024 #36

Congratulations, and Best Wishes for the Future. Stuart G Mar 2024 #37

I am certainly glad to be around to accept them, thanks! marble falls Mar 2024 #38