Inspiration

Today I want to talk about two of my friends who have had to battle some serious illnesses. The first is Ed Sanderson. We spent two days with Ed and his wife Sandi over the weekend in Havelock, NC. They are really great people and we always enjoy our time with them. For most of this year Ed has been fighting infections that have had him down for the count at times. But this former Navy rescue jumper is tough and crusty and has fought this health battle all the way. Sepsis and leg infection and knee removal cannot keep this good man down. I am pleased to say that he is on the mend but has a long road ahead. Keep the Sandersons in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

Here is a picture taken out on their back deck with beautiful Clubfoot Creek in the background.

The other friend I want to talk about is Lacy Lyn. You can find her on Facebook and I encourage you to do seek her out and read about her amazing battle with cancer. She has been an inspiration for me as I fought my own little battle with cancer of late. Lacy has been through so much yet she still is able to stay positive as she goes toe to toe with cancer each day. She doesn't know it but she is a great role model and positive influence for many people, especially me. Here she is:

 I know I have already mentioned this, but I had a prostate procedure done last August after which my doctor informed me that they had found cancer. This was very disturbing as I had to wait 3 months for my prostate to heal so they could do a biopsy. I finally went in on Friday, November 22nd for the biopsy to determine how bad the cancer might be. I was very nervous about the procedure but it went well and wasn't as bad as I thought, even though  they really violate you. 

I went home hoping for the best but Saturday morning I began to feel ill. It wasn't long before I had a high fever with violent chills and Joanna drove me to Crouse. They admitted me for sepsis and I spent the next 4 days being infused with hi test antibiotics. I was really sick and Sunday night I actually passed out that night from the stress of my condition. One thing that really helped me though was that I kept thinking about Lacy and her battle with cancer. It gave me strength and inspiration and from then on I began to get better. I finally got to come home Wed. The next day I got the results of my biopsy. In what is surely a miracle,  my biopsy came up clear! I was stunned to hear this news and obviously I am feeling blessed and relieved. What a roller coaster ride of emotions the past few weeks. Suddenly all is well and Joanna and I can go back to our normal life.We are now heading to Florida for some R and R. 

But I am also praying for a great outcome for Lacy and for Ed. Nothing less will do for these wonderful people that I call my friends.