For over a year I have experienced pain levels of 8-10 each and every morning I had stayed in our apartment. The only respite was travel and staying somewhere else.

When it began I put off the doctor, but the sudden weight loss accompanied by the pain drove me to the doctor. Upon entering they wasted no time and scheduled batteries of tests, including endoscopy, blood work, allergy tests, CATscan and MRI. I had a tech who told me “you are here because you have cancer” at which I told him to “shut up.”

The end result was after nearly 6 months, they said they could find nothing. But I still experienced huge pain levels.

Before our move I was driven to just not moving for hours and hours, even though knowing to go outside would be “healthier” just getting up sometimes took all my energy. For the most part, few knew the extent of what was endured.

We are moved and I am thankful. Overnight the pain left. My voice is being restored.

I am thankful for all the friends and family who have made this possible. I really appreciate each and every one of you.

I am not sure what exactly is on the table for the future. Tina and I have a day to ourselves on some levels as I move one more carload today.

A lot of things are up in the air, so to speak. But grace is the empowerment to overcome.