Dear Editor,
Sometimes in hindsight, especially when faced with severe adversity, one may wonder what they did wrong, or what they would change to make things better.
For example, I recently got out of St. Josephs Intensive Care Hospital ward, after being rushed there by Ambulance, I was a whisker away from death's door.
Fortunately for me, Dr. Nenshi, a skillful surgeon in this field was able to surgically remove a 7cm Tumor from my colon. I was informed I have about five years to live, maybe longer once I receive out-patient chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Bring it on, I'm ready for the battle, sometimes cancer can be beater, even vanquished.
Seems my plight has brought a new clarity into my life, and a zest to live, so that I can experience life to the fullest. I have no regrets or grievances to settle with anyone, I figure I'm all squared up with the world and it's time to savor the important things, like a loving family and Wife, Laurie Northrup.
Perhaps a little more "me" time may do the trick.
I take comfort in the fact that I know what love is and hold her closest to my heart.
After receiving a cross from the Hospital Chaplin, my faith in a higher power is renewed. I'm thankful to that.
Going forward I need to regain my strength and the 40 pounds I lost to the cancer that is ruining my body. I believe if you have a strong spirit your body will also respond in a similar fashion.
To all the men out there in their fifties, don't be afraid to go to the Doctors, get examined to ensure that if anything is going wrong inside your body, you catch it early enough that you can be cured and healed. Don't ignore any symptoms to stay healthy and informed.
Everything in moderation is a good rule to follow.
To all my friends, family and acquaintances out there, please don't feel sorry for me because I have lived, and am living a good life, I experience many wonderful things, like having Laws changed for the better, or living life with my Son Logan, who passed away from the effects of cerebral palsy almost a decade ago. He did not suffer, he died in his sleep. I love you boy, forever.
Many times it's the little things in life that matter, or things we take for granted, which may need to be viewed in a different light.
The power of deep reflection, and the ability to change life around us, for the better, is within all of us to use.
I look forward to becoming a member of our God in heaven's Guardian Angel Club, so I can be that special one for my loving wife Laurie. I love you Laurie, more than you may know.
Respectfully,
Mark-Alan Whittle
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