Whatever you do to celebrate, break it out. Pop some champagne, do a crazy dance, or give a shout out the window. My first round of 2 CT Scans and 2 MRIs this past Saturday have all come back negative for cancer. Dr. Pelzer told me today “we couldn’t ask for a more positive result”. However you celebrate, have some fun. Turn the annoying people next door in to the neighborhood watch or taunt a small child. Whatever.
This is a big deal. This has been hanging overhead for months now. I didn’t realize how much underlying pressure this has been causing. It feels like someone has progressively added weight to my pack. The increases are undetectable, but their sum takes its toll. I had no idea how heavy this pack had become until I shrugged it off my shoulders.
What did I do to celebrate? I went for a run in that wicked thunderstorm today. I laughed as the rain fell on my face and mocked the lightning’s pathetic display of power.
We are invincible.
As I continued running like a fool in the rain, I thought about what it means: Cancer Free.
Every breath is a victory of its own. Every inhale tastes like victory and every exhale smells of success.
Get off me, Death, I have things to do. Move along, Reaper, you have no business here. I’ve got a whole bunch of unchecked boxes and only 70 years (give or take) to get it all done. Time to get busy.
Great news. I'm really glad to hear this.
Comment by Zack Hartnett — June 27, 2007 @ 09:53
Congrats man, this is AWESOME news!
-Vince
Comment by Anonymous — June 27, 2007 @ 11:00
Yahoo, praise the good news. Now we can all breathe again. How will I celebrate – on bended knee. Ouch that arthritis doesn't seem so bad when the good news is so overwhelming. You are right- this is the beginning. This is the best of the best – Goooooo Eddy. I knew we had our Eddy back – a little attitude and a little ego started eeking out and I thought – hmmmmmmm he's back!!! Praise the Lord. Mom
Comment by Anonymous — June 27, 2007 @ 11:22
That is wonderful news Eddie! You are an inspiration to all.
Comment by Michele Kothe — June 27, 2007 @ 11:29
Nice Eddy and congratulations. Let me know what your checkboxes are – maybe we can help with some of them. I'm gonna go sleep now….
Bob
Comment by Anonymous — June 27, 2007 @ 13:30
Congratulations Eddy – I know from my Dad how stressful these things are. Terrific news, very happy to hear it!
cheers
Monique
Comment by Anonymous — June 27, 2007 @ 14:19
Great news buddy. For you, my platoon will run the introduction to the endurance course again on Saturday. oorah remdial.
Comment by Anonymous — June 27, 2007 @ 20:27
No ECourse X 2? Has OCS gone soft? must be OCS lite this summer…
Comment by Schrank — June 27, 2007 @ 21:02
No it is TBS lite.
DiDuca
Comment by Anonymous — June 28, 2007 @ 02:00
Awesome news Eddy! It's good to have the real you back. (At least for as long as we can stand the attitude!=) I guess this means you can celebrate anyway you want. What is your first box on the checklist?e You've gotten parachuting out of the way, how about Everest? Should be a cinch!
Sandy
Comment by Anonymous — June 28, 2007 @ 02:25
How about spending more time with family? those kids need some millenium park action..have you seen the thing with the faces that shoots water everywhere?
Comment by Eddy — June 28, 2007 @ 03:32
Sorry sir, I meant TBS. Didn't mean to invoke the memories we are actively blocking.
Comment by Schrank — June 28, 2007 @ 03:34
This is wonderful news Eddy! I read your story a few weeks ago and have prayed for you ever since. May God continue to show you his blessings.
Comment by Anonymous — June 28, 2007 @ 12:33
Great news Eddy. I hope you know how proud we are all of you. You handled this battle like a true champ.
Next time we are all together, how about a round or two of skee ball??
S
Comment by Anonymous — June 28, 2007 @ 16:00
Congratulations! Wow, that sounds sort of wimpy compared to what you have accomplished. Great news. Sorry we couldn't see you in AC. Next time….
Love,
The Ludvigsen Clan in NJ
Comment by Anonymous — June 28, 2007 @ 16:56
Didn't I tell you if anyone could do it you would? I had the utmost confidence in your spirit to conquer it all. Way to go! Still wishing you luck and sending love and hugs your way.
Aunt Kathy
Comment by Anonymous — June 28, 2007 @ 19:31
Yeah, next time I am in Atlantic City I am staying with you guys…so I don't have to be in Atlantic City.
By the way "S", I am building a full size skeeball on my balcony. Yeah, its waterproof. 450 here I come!
Comment by Eddy — June 28, 2007 @ 20:27
I don't believe that your balcony is long enough to build a regulation size skee ball machine…..
Comment by Anonymous — June 29, 2007 @ 13:44
The last poster perhaps has not seen what you build on your balcony. Mom
Comment by Anonymous — June 30, 2007 @ 03:30
This is the best news I've heard all year. Seriously. It's about time there is some happy Schrank health news!
Katie
Comment by Anonymous — June 30, 2007 @ 03:49
Step1: I can use the lumber from when Tim and I built that full size pullup bar for the skeeball machine.
Step 2:Total Domination
Comment by Eddy — June 30, 2007 @ 16:10
Ed,
This is so awesome!!!!
I have other great news, I have a new baby girl!!!!
Katelin Marie was born on June 28 and she is beatiful.
God smiles upon the earth my friend, bath in his glory.
hope to see you soon my friend,
Josh
Comment by Anonymous — July 1, 2007 @ 00:30
Great job, buddy! way to procreate!
Comment by Eddy — July 1, 2007 @ 05:21