the ship is sinking fast

And unfortunately they keep throwing me lead life preservers. This had to be the worst week 0f my life since I got all those open sores on my left leg plus I got a sore on my ass the size of Texas from one of the many falls and consider how much I use my ass it is a real pain in the butt. It is a real adventure in pain if they are touched or just laying in bed, which makes bedtime a real sore subject. We took care of the other problem by placing a catheter which takes care of the having to pee every five minutes. However, it is awkward with carrying that bag along. We had a family meeting to determine what our options are. Point of note, don't let this happen to you on a holiday weekend because nobody is around and we left a bunch of messages with doctors and other people to give us options on what we can do,and of course no one got back to us. We know it's too dangerous for Sue and I to be left alone here. Anytime we go anywhere we have to call out for reinforcements otherwise I can't get in and out of the house. Fortunately for me I have a lot of friends who are willing to help out because they literally have to lift me and the wheelchair in and out of the house.


Since it's taken me three weeks to type the first paragraph, I've had to hire a ghost writer, who for the time being we will call "Jack".
I can no longer do back office stuff, so I hired a friend of mine, who's a CPA we will call him "Scott" to take care of reports, accounts payable and payroll. Someone will hold power of attorney for all office decicions. will be handled by an attorney we will call "Sandy".

I can no longer E-mail or answer the phone and will only take phone calls from friends and family and medical professionals . NO BUSINESS.

My last MRI was pretty much what i had anticipated, with the tumor growing and a lot of swelling. Recommended treatment was to increase steroids, IV therapy with Manitol, Cyber/Gamma Knife treatment, and this week I have the appointment set up in which there may be addition treatment options.
I've been going downhill fast but i still manage to keep my sense of humor. I've made a list of what I CAN do to give you an idea of how exciting my life has become.
-I CAN be in pain.
-I CAN pee in a bag.
-I CAN eat and drink.
and if you give me six hours I CAN take a shit.
Which i guess proves the theory that I'm full of shit, it's like trying to push a bowling ball through a keyhole. I can occasionally sleep, I can play games but not at the level i was at before and I can watch things from a distance.

Frank and I used to solve world problems sitting around the camp fire. And I may be joining him to take it to the next level as we sit around the bright lights of heaven, to solve heavenly problems.

That's a pretty good ending.

'till next time.
POGO