BinghamBooks

Sep 19, 2013 11:09 AM EDT

John, thanks for sharing your experience-- you're in my prayers, and I hope the medication effects aren't as painful next dose as you continue your recovery. -- Mark Peterson

- Mark Peterson

Sep 19, 2013 1:01 PM EDT

Hey John - I'm sitting here in Minnesota looking out the window after a much needed heavy rain and thunder storm. How different it is now. The sun is out and the juvenile hummingbirds have returned to drink the sweet nectar which is strengthening their tiny bodies for their journey south. As I observe this, it makes me wonder what sort of positive imagery you could give that fiery feeling inside your body when you've taken those 31 little pills. Perhaps there is no imagery powerful enough to help reduce those heated hours. Or, maybe, just knowing what to expect will provide you with the strength to endure. This is surely a test of your strength and patience to navigate the unknown...not the first time in your life. Prayers are with you on the wings of each small effort made to reach a new level in this treatment. Sending you courage and hope as you move forward!

- Vicki

Sep 20, 2013 8:13 AM EDT

Hi John,

Just wanted you to know that we are keeping you in our prayers for recovery, health and energy. We love you and are proud of your strength and determination in this battle. Hope today and days forward get better and better and on difficult days, the love of God, family and friends lift your spirits. XO

- Jennifer Pedersen

Sep 21, 2013 6:57 AM EDT

Sorry to hear about your CLL, John. You are probably keeping up to speed on resources already, but if not you could take a look at the upcoming CancerCare telephone briefing on CLL developments: http://www.cancercare.org/connect_workshops/370-update_chronic_lymphocytic_leukemia_2013-10-04

Even when you are engaged in a course of treatment and a clinical trial, it's good to know current thinking.

There is no exhaustion like the deep fatigue of chemo. Hang in there.

As it happens I've had some relevant experience. Let me know if you want to trade emails or talk by phone.

- Richard McCandless

Sep 24, 2013 5:54 PM EDT

I am so sorry to hear that the bigger dosage had such an uncomfortable impact on you. Hopefully you will not have the same reaction @ next go-round. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

- Gretchen

Sep 06, 2013 5:11 PM EDT

You know you are in my prayers. Perhaps one of the blessings is Dr. Castro - who is looking out for you ALL the time, and hasn't just lumped you with the chemo crew. Sounds like medical "crap" is your new 'career' ~ What happened to sunny days lying on the beach?? This isn't what we signed up for, eh?

- Trisha

Sep 06, 2013 10:55 PM EDT

John, news of your struggle with CLL just reached me, and while I dont know whether the Almighty has an ear for my prayers in recent years-- whatever I have in that department is yours. I believe no one in my life has had more of an impact (for better) than you have had, helping me sort through so many years of heart ache. Who else could have helped me through divorces and still believed love could be found (and lived)? You are one in a million. God bless you, and to many years to come, John. Yours truly, Mark Peterson

- Mark Peterson

May 10, 2017 12:38 AM EDT

Indeed very useful, i usually use some of your list in my blog posts, and it is really effective. Good job writing them in this blog post.

https://deforestationessay.wordpress.com/prepare-a-stop-deforestation-essay/

- Anna

Aug 12, 2013 1:18 PM EDT

Blessings to you, John.

- Gretchen

Aug 12, 2013 7:09 PM EDT

Thanks for the details. It's very helpful. Have you read "Moonlight Sonata at the Mayo Clinic". Easy read - you might appreciate it. My prayers are with you. Hugs! Vicki

- Vicki K.

Jun 18, 2017 5:34 PM EDT

I think this is an informative post and it is very useful and knowledgeable. therefore, I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this article. You can also can visit us at http://www.drugrehabclinic.com/

- Denna

Jul 10, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Peace of mind.. Well worth it! Excellent news!

- Kathy

Jul 11, 2013 5:30 AM EDT

Very good news!!

- Vicki

Jul 08, 2013 6:38 AM EDT

Hi John, I am so sorry to hear that your retirement is filled with anxiety and dr visits. I am so glad that you are with family. Prayers and Hugs to you and your family.Beth

- beth still

Jul 11, 2013 1:32 AM EDT

thinking healthy thoughts for you... Hope you will enjoy your summer...

where did you buy? Carlsbad?

- Linda A Walters