It’s been a while since I’ve updated this… I am doing well, better than expected, as far as I see things.

I am now wearing glasses, the trials of getting older are showing their effects.

I am getting more tired doing the regular things of life… driving, working… Concentration is getting harder to keep directed.

Now direct evidence of the cancer spreading but I got a checkup last week because I’ve been having a difficulty swallowing. Sometimes things just feel they get stuck in the bottom of my throat. It’s a weird feeling, like your throat is closing up, almost.

Otherwise I am well. Working hard, trying to keep a positive attitude and provising for my family the best I can.

3 years ago today, July 4 2006, was the day I was told I have cancer “Ocular melanoma”.

I was having a good day until I remembered it.

But life hasn’t been completely full of hardship. I have a good marriage, a great wife, and fine step-children.

I work hard at keeping a positive attitude and move forward each day.

I hope that at least all of this is what you have during your battle too.

Finally some good news!

My May 2009 checkup has revealed that the tumor has started flattening and that the blood vessels in my eye are returning to normal.

And I don’t have to come back in 6 months, I am due back in about 9 months for my next checkup.

I have been really stressing out over the last few weeks, dreading this checkup and possible negative results but that is now past. What a relief!

Life is shining again!

With the “non-improvement” diagnosis of last November I have had a real hard time finding joy in the life I have.

Mostly I am a happy guy, going about my business… but the thought of whatever might be growing inside me, turning cell against cell, is scaring the hell out of me.

This is a New Year, new challenges, new obligations, new directions.

I want to thank all of you that have emailed me with letters of support, of sharing your stories with me.

I will not fade quietly, I promise you that.