Hey Hey everyone...
I wanted to break the silence before chemo this time rather then after. Josh's is doing great, we actually just got back from a little much needed weekend getaway, and had so much fun...our cheeks hurt from laughing so much! The last two weeks were a little rough, Josh couldn't catch a break from the mouth sores. Now he is feeling pretty good, just getting ready to do all over again on Thursday.
A couple of blogs ago Scott Winks wrote a comment and mentioned Mark Herzlich, me and Josh were watching a special on him a couple of days ago and he really inspired me, so much I felt I needed to share his determination and courage with all of you. In 2008 Herzlich was named the Atlantic Coast Conference defensive player of the year, in 2009 Herzlich was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Mark was told that they needed to operate and remove part of his femur, but he opted to do five weeks of radiation instead. After radiation he was taken into surgery and had a titanium rod inserted, to support his femur instead of completely removing the bone. He was told he would never play football or run ever again... Mark said "I respected (the doctors') opinions. But I had the determination to get back and play football," he said. "Even during the worst parts of my chemo and radiation, I always felt I was going to get back." I love that! Faith and determination can get you through anything. Herzlich was pronounced cancer free in September of 2009 and is now expected to go in the third- to fifth-round range in the 2011 NFL draft. Talk about amazing! I can't wait to watch him play, I will be keeping an eye on him, and he definitely has a new fan! Ok I think that's all I have for now, just wanted to share a happy inspirational story...just shows us all that we should NEVER give up! Thank you all for keeping Josh's in your thoughts and prayers, you all are truly the BEST!!!
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-24-mark-herzlich-sw_N.htm
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