An unexpected phone call.....

I dont know how else to say it this so I'm just gonna come right out with it, but.........I've beaten cancer! I'm a cancer survivor! It was a struggle at times, but its done, its over with and I couldn't be happier!

For those who dont believe in God, listen to this quick story:

So faith has become a more intigral part of my life over the last 6 months. I mean, its always been a part of my life (former altar boy), but over the last 10 years I've really gotten away from it. I now pray almost daily.....location is never an issue. I'll pray before I go to bed, I'll pray during the commercial of a Cavs telecast, I'll even pray in the car. Today was no different, I was on my way to get my "hairz did" this afternoon (Susan, my fam and me have a nice afternoon planned with the Transiberian Orchestra tomorrow....gotta look good). I began my prayer, but this one seemed a little different. There was a TON of emotion behind it, I just kept talking and praying about EVERYTHING....most of all my health. I had my final scans taken yesterday and knew that I wasn't going to hear from my Doctor about the results until Christmas Eve, so I knew I had a good strong week of praying ahead of me. No more than 2 mins after I finished my prayer, my phone rang.......I recognized the number, it was my Doctors office. Usually when I see this number, I freak out. Not this time, there was a sense of calmness in me. Maybe it was the Hospital nutritionist calling to confirm our meeting on Monday, maybe it was my Endocronologist calling to confirm my appt in 2 weeks. Who knows, I've been dealing with so many people from the Hospital it could've been anyone. However, I wasn't expecting to hear my nurse on the other line. The good news came, he said "Mike, I have an early Christmas gift for you......you're all clear, no more cancer". My heart dropped, I was shocked and speechless. For someone who is as longwinded as me, I didn't know what to say except Thank you. I balled my eyes out for the next 20 mins. I called my mom (balled my eyes out), called my dad (balled my eyes out), called my girlfriend (she ignored my call....haha, just kidding babe, she was preoccupied at work), but I was prepared to ball my eyes out to her.

Praise the Lord, I'm healthy again, and I couldn't be happier.

For all the minutes in a day, for all the days in a week....why did my nurse call me RIGHT after one of my most heartfelt prayers? Coincidence? Hell no!

Thanks to EVERYONE for all your incredible support, I wish I could fly around the state/country/world and give you all a hug, handshake, or pat on the butt for all my former baseball teammates (Good game). You all have been my rock, without you guys I dont know where I'd be. I love you all!

Hopefully this is the last ever blog :)

Have a Merry Christmas! Always be thankful for friends, family and just as importantly......your health! Most of us take that for granted a little too often. It can all change in a heartbeat, and if it ever does (god willing it doesn't), please reach out to me. I want to be there for you they way you were there for me!

God Bless!