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A line in the sand can be altered in many ways. The wind and the surf, for instance. The surf is a constant.

As the tide changes with the passage of time.  The breeze or wind is another factor that can alter that line.

And imagine all the other variables. The line drawn is established concept of the goal, the end result crafted in design with purpose and intent.

Cancer treatment encourages hope and a path forward, beyond the line. As long as the line is constant and  visible.

 Chemo and radiation th

My first round of chemo was so intense. First of all I sort of identify with the very idea of a nature boy, in tune with the mother herself. Oh I've enjoyed the early years of mind altering state of being and the likes. Probably helped me develop the character of what I am today. I used tobacco and cannabis enjoyed the mushroom world. And of course the liquid spirits of all sorts. But at the very heart of nature have always had a deep connection to the natural world.

Especially when eating health

Not sure about the approach to navigating these pages. I'm writing here to express myself. Perhaps in hope it may even in a small way contribute something to brighten the moment of another. As I believe we as people are destined to inspire those around us. To encourage a positive way forward in life. In this circumstance, one might pause to  evaluate the challenge of cancer. What's next? Why, what happened?

There is a host of speculative answers I can imagine. Environmental, genetics, life style

I wander, I mean really wander. This very moment I'm wondering of the possibilities. A few weeks ago I was

fully employed, managing a small but rather busy farming operation. Lock, stock and barrel, the whole nine yards. Livestock, maintenance, operations. Included is a 30 acre well appointed estate.

My health has always been good, maybe better than some. Whether I'm driving a pitchfork mucking out the barn or splitting Douglas fir rounds in preparation for heating the main house this coming Fall and Winter.

I have a belief that hard work is a good foundation towards good health.

A long story short, I began to feel pain in my back. But nothing to account for it. Nothing out of the usual in my work load.  In a weeks time it was evident this new ailment needed attention from the medicine man, in my case the medicine woman.  The first visit  revealed I'm healthy. So more tests are ordered. 

Finally the X-ray   revealed  a lesion on my tenth vertebrae.  From there it was discover that cancer had developed in my lungs and metastasized to my spine. Oh and the pain? Quite mild, actually, livable.

Until one day I felt like I was broke in half. I had to see urgent care. Since then I'm heavily medicated for the pain. Which is very manageable and appreciative from my experience.

Early Stage Cancer