UPDATE - 17 November 2009

Some of you have noticed, it has been awhile since I provided an update in this space. I am happy to report that I am doing fine. I have had two PSA test since my surgery in June, both with negative results - PSA undetectable. This is the result we need to continue going forward. I moved back into the full swing of things back in early August I have remained very active since then. I continue to do a few projects around my mom's house and try to help a few other folks as time permits. I am happy to report that the temperatures in Selma, Alabama has improved considerably since my last update. Thus, we are enjoying some great Fall weather. As the attached picture shows, even here in the south, the trees do change their colors this time of the year. Thank you once again for all of your prayers and encouragement during my surgery and recovery. God has truly blessed me with many friends and with a successful surgery and recovery.

UPDATE - 27 June 2009

It has been a good week, but one of the hottest weeks I can ever remember. Despite the heat, I continue to walk morning and afternoon. I have not had any problems at all. I received the results of the lab report several days ago. It was a good news report. The cancer was confined to the prostate. The surgical margins" were clear and the lymph nodes had no signs of cancer. I don't guess one could ask for a better report. I thank the Good Lord above of all of these blessings and answered prayers!

UPDATE - 22 June 2009

It is Monday morning in Selma, Alabama. Thanks for stopping by. I would say that my recovery is going very well. I am sleeping good at night, eating more solid food, and doing a lot of walking each day. I also do not have a lot of pain. I have some medicine for the minor discomfort that I am experiencing. Each afternoon I go to the local shopping mall for my walks because it is air conditioned . The temperature outside is 105 degrees. I did take a 20-minute walk outside earlier this morning. Everything is going just fine at this point.

UPDATE - 18 June 2009

The attached picture shows me preparing to depart Vanderbilt University Hospital this afternoon -- 24 hours after my surgery. Surgery was completed yesterday late in the day. It was about a three to three and a half hour surgery spread over almost twelve hours. The good new is I was being attended by a highly proficient staff of doctors and nurses at Vanderbilt. The best news is that the cancer appears to have been contained in the prostate. We will know for sure when the pathology report is completed next week. No additional treatment is anticipated. I am sore, but otherwise in pretty good shape. Praise God from Whom all blessing flow. Thank you for your prayers and encouragement.

UPDATE - 17 June 32009

It is game day. I am suited up and ready to head over to the hospital in a few minutes. My brother and his wife will meet me there and my friend Allen Friday is also here. My physical yesterday was a snap. Except for having prostate cancer I am a picture of health. My heavy training paid off -- I lost 20 pounds in preparation for the surgery. Surgery can last up to four hours, but likely less. I will look forward to providing an update later today or first thing tomorrow. Thanks again for all of your prayers and encouragement.

UPDATE - 16 June 2009 - Here I am in Nashville, where in the heck are you?

Today is pre-op day. I will have a physical this afternoon. Bad news - no food today. Ugh!

UPDATE - 14 June 2009

My surgery is still schedule for 1200 Noon on Wednesday 17 June 2009. I will be headed up to Vanderbilt tomorrow (Monday) afternoon. I have an appointment at the hospital on Tuesday morning. I am scheduled to report back to the hospital at 1000 AM on Wednesday. I am trusting God that everything will go as planned and that I will be released from the hospital and be headed back to Selma, Alabama on Thursday. I hope and pray I will be able to make an update on this page sometime on Thursday. Stay tuned and thanks again for your prayers and encouragement.