A grand reception

I got several more hugs today. Bunches of hugs. A fella could get used to that kind of reception. ...
I visited my office today. Saw lots of friends and plotted my return to work. Nothing can be set in stone, of course, but at least I have a date to shoot for. First I have to finish my chemotherapy, take a PET scan and get the results. If we've killed this monster in my chest, I hope to return to work in June. ...
It was great to see so many smiling faces. I felt like Sally Field when she accepted her Academy Award by saying, "You like me, you really like me!" It is a wonderful feeling to know so many people are pulling for me. ...
My niece Kelly's husband, Chris, made a donation in my honor to the National Foundation for Cancer Research. I received a beautiful card in the mail today titled "A gift of hope." It was a kind, thoughtful gesture that I am very thankful for. Chris, you helped make my day. ...
I'm pretty tired from my running around the past two days. But the visits have my spirits in the right place. I have much to be thankful for. God has truly surrounded me with fantastic folks.