My son is starting pre-k and I am having mixed feelings about the transition. A recent experience showed that while not even 5 years old yet, he is already starting the transformation from living in his own wonderful imaginative little world, to living in the big world where peer pressure and influence really does make a difference.
Jul
07
Update from Angela
Dan has been feeling pretty bad over the past few days, so I wanted to jump on his blog and send everyone an update (warning, this will be a more graphic and emotional post than he would normally write). I picked him up from Emory hospital this morning and he has been sleeping for most … Continue reading »
Jun
30
I Need To Write A Letter
My three year old son thinks it is not nice that the hospital won’t allow children on the chemotherapy floor.
May
19
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
I had no plans for tonight, so when I got an email yesterday from my old co-worker Vicky asking if I would like two tickets to the Braves game tonight, I jumped at it. I picked up Dominic from school and after completing a few errands, we drove downtown and picked up the tickets from … Continue reading »
May
16
This Time I Am Not Rushing Into Cancer Treatment
Preparing for salvage chemotherapy for Hodgkins Lymphoma and seeking a second opinion from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Also, taking a vacation to Puerto Rico to enjoy life before getting into cancer treatment for Lymphoma.
Dec
20
I’m Becoming One Of Them
When I first got diagnosed, I browsed lots of blogs written by people in all walks of life who had written about their cancer. There was a lot of good information in those blogs and I learned a lot. One common thread that I recognized though is that the blogs that were easiest to find … Continue reading »
Oct
30
Scary Thoughts
Just in time for Halloween. Once again I have not posted in a few days and there is a lot I want to share. But the thing that is working my mind the most today is something that is making me feel so good, it is kind of scary. Around 4:00 this afternoon I was … Continue reading »
Sep
29
A 3-Year Old Should Not Have To Deal With This
It is sad that anybody has to deal with cancer, but that is a reality that we cannot run from. However, it breaks my heart to see my little man Dominic being forced into situations that make him upset because of the circumstances surrounding the adult world that Angela and I have to live in. … Continue reading »
Aug
16
Movie night, hammocks and writing a childrens book
Angela is out of town tonight and Dominic and I had a fun afternoon and evening together. It was nothing special, but I think that was the best part. I filled up his little inflatable pool in the backyard and he played out there for a good part of the afternoon and I made sure … Continue reading »
Jul
30
Do what feels right to you
So, I’ve been sort of missing in action for a few weeks. I have been taking a half hearted sabbatical from work, but that does not mean I have had a lot of time on my hands. I am taking care of our son Dominic full time and he is keeping me busy. I think … Continue reading »

