Jan 142007
 

Welcome to 2007, folks.

Where to begin. Well, I am no longer on Galiano. It was great to spend that time there, gruelling as it was at times. I needed the distance and the isolation and the quiet, and I probably needed the lack of convenience, too.

I was really impressed with how quickly people on the island help each other. Things were pretty wild while I was there, with lots of power outages and frozen pipes and icy roads and fallen trees. It was interesting to see folks just help each other as a matter of course. Folks certainly helped me, and I hope I helped back in some small way.

In other news, I am back at the old homestead, at least till the end of this month, while I find my next home for me and the two bastard cats. I am awfully fond of stability in my life and I think life will be way easier when I know my next postal code. So, if any locals know of any reasonably priced, cat friendly digs, please drop me an e-mail.

Beyond that, I have been thinking a lot about the connections we keep and the connections that slide slowly from sight. It seems like the last 3 years have been full of people stepping up and others sliding away. I think I spent a lot of time being hurt by the absence of some friends and not enough time being appreciative of the folks who stuck around or came back. So I am going to try to shift that.

And finally, I saw the man in the white lab coat on Wednesday and he said that everything was just as good as can be and that my CA 125 is at lucky number 6, and I’ll take that over a year without eyebrows any old time.

Here’s hoping the new year brings you many of the things you hope for.

~~ Spike

 Posted by at 8:25 pm

  6 Responses to “2007…off and running”

  1. Hooray for you, Spike. Really glad to hear you’re well!

    Lots of good wishes for 2007 and beyond.

    Katerina

  2. Happy New Year Spike. So glad to hear the wonderful news about your health.
    I check in on your blog often and hope that even although situations and address change we can stay in touch.
    I hope you have a fantastic year.
    Take care.
    Love
    Fi

  3. Hi there… I got your site from another site I was on… well, you know how it goes. I’m so glad to hear you are doing well – 6 for your CA125? I’m insanely jealous… I was 26 when I was diagnosed in 2005, stage 3c as well. I finished chemo in February of 06, but I guess my cancer wasn’t quite done with me. It came back with a vengeance this past November and I’m actually heading out this morning for my 3rd treatment. My CA125 never budged from 18 – go figure. Anyway, just wanted to say you are a fantastic writer – you really should write a book. You have a way with words… I too was in the Globe and Mail feature – there’s a picture with me and my son – I was really happy they did that feature. Really opens your eyes to the world around you. I wish you continued health and hope you can find the peace you truly deserve on your island.
    Sincerely,
    Becky H

  4. Hey spike, so glad to hear from you and that your count was a lovely number 6. You’re right, that definately trumps not having eye brows. I am with you my friend. Good luck finding your next place to dwell.

  5. I enjoy your site and I hope you get back into posting more. I look forward to your entries. I have been reading for a long time now but I don’t think I’ve ever commented. Just a lurker until now. I hope your health remains good for many years to come. You’re a toughy.

  6. Thanks, Kelly.

    I will try to write more but sometimes the school/work/life in chaos thing just eats up my time, but you’re right and I will try.

    Spike

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