Why am I writing this blog?

Euclid (Cleveland), Ohio, United States
Here I share the amazing spiritual journey I began on July 19, 2007. I received the diagnosis of a golf-ball-sized tumor on top of the left parietal lobe (motor functions) of my brain. I had severe symptoms all up and down the right side of my body and had received an MRI scan of my brain. In August 2007, I learned that my diagnosis was a Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). This is a common form of fast-growing brain cancer with a challenging prognosis. That's the external story about that moment in time. In the spiritual world I found (actually more like it found me) what I came to call the Fact-Based Spirit-Guided Path, and I began an amazing journey. After October of 2008, I lost the use of my right arm, and in early 2009, my cognitive abilities were struggling, and treatment options ended. My wife, Susanne, then began doing most of the blog postings, with my review and input whenever possible. I continued to apply the Fact-Based Spirit-Guided Path as the adventure continued. My soul then flew to the Kingdom of God on July 1, 2009. Thanks for your interest in my journey. Craig

Susanne's Perspective

During this entire journey, my wife, Susanne, had an entirely different kind of experience. Initially she added comments to some of my posts describing her experience of the moments I discussed and offerred perspectives on our relationship. In the latter stage of this journey, she is writing the blog, as I am no longer able to do so. I am truly delighted that she is doing so. Susanne and I work together as marriage educators/relationship coaches and she has written many books on preparing for and strengthening marriages so you can count on her comments to be insightful and poignant.

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Pathology Report Update 8/16

Susanne spoke today to Dr. Sloan's (surgeon) secretary. She was able to determine that the pathology report is in the final stages. Since it would be on into next week before we could hear from the doctor with the results by phone, we have opted to get the results in person on Wednesday, August 22nd at his office (the doctor prefers to answer questions in person in any case). Our appointment is currently scheduled for 11 a.m. Our experience, however, with this doctor and hospital is that emergencies, etc. arise, so just stay tuned... And please pray for our calm patience. We are struggling with the delay, as we know you are.

In the meantime...I had an excellent first session today with the physical therapist at Euclid Hospital outpatient rehabilitation. I'll go there twice a week and have exercises to do in between. Including folding the laundry :-). I am walking better each day, often just with the brace and not the cane, and can now slightly wiggle my right toes. I’m already back doing the dishes :-). We went tonight to Toastmasters for the first time since before the surgery.

I’m delighted that Susanne has begun adding comments to my posts that are her perspective on "the rest of the story". If you don't see her comments...wait...come back...it's in progress!

As always, we thanks you for your love and prayers...

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