I’m Not Dead Yet (I.N.D.Y.)

First, let me wish all the mothers out there a very Happy Mothers Day. This morning, my younger son and I got up and made breakfast (eggs, bacon, and bagels) in celebration of all the hard work that MaryBeth does every day. The day, in general, has been relaxed, with all of us doing what we can to make sure that MaryBeth did not have to do anything she didn’t want to do today.

To further celebrate Mother’s Day, though, MaryBeth and I went out last night….alone….without kids. We had a very nice dinner and then she wanted to go see the new Star Trek movie. I was doubly interested in seeing the movie, as Dr. Randy Pausch had a walk-on role (with a line) in the movie. For those of you who are new to the blog, Randy Pausch died from pancreatic cancer last July and is the author of The Last Lecture. During the initial stages of MY fight with pancreatic cancer, I took a great deal of solace in reading his blog about his journey.

Apparently, a couple of years ago, Dr. Pausch got an Email from J.J. Abrams inviting him (Dr. Pausch) to be a part of the cast for the new Star Trek movie.  Unfortunately for me, though, I did not realize that his scene was right in the beginning of the movie, so MaryBeth and I missed it.  I guess that means I will have to go and watch it again (which is okay, because the movie was great)!

So part of this blog is to say, “Hey J.J.; I’m a fan of Star Trek, too….and I have pancreatic cancer, too…and well, if you make a sequel, I’m available for a similar role as Randy.”  Unfortunately, I think I need to be a little more outspoken about my love of Star Trek and…well…probably be a little more high profile than I currently am.  Ah well, I can always wish, right?

I was just reading some posts on the Johns Hopkins Pancreatic Cancer discussion board and someone had posted a question about where all the “old timers” from the board had been.  Someone reminded folks that most people do not live past a year from diagnosis.  At least I made it past THAT limit.  People continue to comment that I look good (and that my hair is growing back…indeed, several have pointed out that perhaps it’s time for me to get a haircut).  I feel fine (as long as I take my pancreatic enzymes).

I must say that I am enjoying my time free of the hospital.  I don’t go back until June 15 (my next CT scan).  <sigh>

Until next time,

Merle

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