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[chappy]

Howdy Folks,

Today was the hump day with my chemosicknes for me on this cycle. Seems that 10 or 11 day into the 21 day cycle (half way) is the day that I DO notice that I'm feeling better. If all is the same with these go arounds tomorrow I should feel better, and better again with each day that passes until the 18th day of the 21 day cycle. At that time it seems I have the start of a head game going on in the cobb webs of my mind as I try to prepare for the following Monday (Mar 15th) when I surrender my arm over to have chemo flow into my veins Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Some Real good news, TODAY, I was on two wheels. I rode in 36 degree temp to the Harley shop. Going to have a spring once over done at the Dealer and not on my hands and knees on the froozen floor of my garage. I shure do miss the air lift table I slod last fall. A little early for spring once over, the cabin fever is killing me, but it is much better than being to late. After I dropped my bike off, I drove home while snow spit at me from the sky in defiance because I choose to laugh at the cold. Ha ha ha!! My dirt road wasn't to bad, I had to watch the mud holes and ruts filled with water and ice. The real trick as always on these early rides is the sand and salt and the deadly black ice. All went good, although the stop at the bottom of Winn Hill Rd was pretty slippery. I got part way to the dealer and realized that I hadn't registered my bike yet. I glad I didn't get tagged for that. But, even that couldn't have taken the smile away, in fact my smily hinge needs some oil, it's a little sore from recent neglect spicked with some over use today. It felt good. The forcast for the weekend sounds warmer yet if southern roads wins the toss. Those frost heaves push the airfoil a tad bit, I came out of my seat a couple times so an eye for detail has to accompany the very earlt spring breakout rides.
Did I say It felt good to ride today. LOL

I hope all is well with all you folks.
And thanks again for all your support, thoughts and prayers as my family and I traval this path. My faith allows me to see the great work that is accomplished by the words and deeds of caring friends such as I have been blessed with. Thanks again.
Sorry if I came across a pridefull boasting silly teenager....
Buy, Hey; did I say it felt good to ride today. lol

still smiling
Sam chappy  friend

[Screamin]

Truly the best post I've read all week Chappy. Way to go.

[miker]

  

OOoo Rah.

[martys]

Now there is a post that makes my heart happy and you seem to be passing that big smile around Sam!!! 

In thoughts and prayers:
Marty

[Talon]

 Great to hear your feeling better! the ride helps the feel better process too! Might have been a little cool though.

Craig

[MIKEYTEE]

Sam,
Reading your post put a great big smile on my face! You really don't know how happy you've made a lot of us with just one ride. I look here every day to see how you are progressing.
God Bless.
Mike

[JoMo]

Chappy I woke up today to what I considered a bad day. I was in such a slump, but reading this great post my
frame of mind has changed. Thanks to you my friend. Ride on and long. I'm so happy to hear that you went on a
ride 

                                Jo Mo NYC 

[sadunbar]

Way to go, Chappy!     I'm sure that was one sweet ride!

[Black Diamond]

 

[DJ56]

WOW Chappy!!  That's the coolest news I've heard in some time!!    
Keep up the good work and congrats on your ride.  Spring's almost here!
You continue to be in our prayers Chappy.

DJ   

[Chains]

Chappy, what a great post to read, I can almost vision your smile and seeing you dodge all the pot holes sand and black ice.  Keep up the strength and we will all keep up our prayers.

Jim

[Harleyrider_49]

  x 1000 !!!

[chappy]

Hello folks,
This is Sue, Sam's wife. I don't even know how to write this note because I don't know how to express my deepest feelings for what you all have done for Sam.

It is with great humility that Sam accepts this generosity from you all. I have watched him read the threads with many smiles and with many tears flowing down his cheeks. He has had to endure so much since his diagnosis back in September. It is so difficult to watch him go through all of this, especially after the chemo treatments start and he is so sick. I truly believe the Lord is going to use him as a "Medical Miracle". It takes more faith than I ever imagined but I just keep praying.

Thank you all again for everything you have done for Sam. Not just for the benefit that is being done, but most of all for your friendship. You all will never know how much you each mean to Sam and I pray that the Lord will bless each and everyone of you as you have been a blessing to Sam.

I wished you all could have been here to see Sam's face light up like a Christmas tree Thursday as he rode out of our driveway to go to the Harley shop. It was a good  40 minute ride and when he got to the shop, everyone there said they had never seen Sam with such a smile on his face.

As we were riding home in the van and talking about what we were going to have for dinner, we decided on Chinese food and it was the best meal and time we had had together in a very long time.

Take care, Sue

[hdbrad03]

Sue we all are so gratefull that Sam was able to get out for a short but very important journey. I'm sure it did more for Sam's good will than any Hospital or Doctor could have done. For it is the small things that really matter the most. The wife and I continue to wish your family best wishes and send you and Sam our prayers.


 
      Brad

[Screamin]

Sue, Brad put it as well as can be said. God bless both you and Sam.

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