Post Wedding Update

I just got back from my brother David's wedding. Many of you who read this blog on a regular basis were there so you know what an extraordinary event it was. For me, it was a transformational experience. Some of you know my struggles with Aspergers Syndrome and my desire to fit in socially. This weekend, I felt for the first time truly free to be who I am with no fear of being rejected. I saw myself talking and being socially involved totally and completely in a way and in a context that was new and wonderful. I can't really put it into words for people who do not have AS or struggle socially. But for me, I feel like I grew up - I've become a real adult with the possibility of having real, honest, social relationships. I am sure it's hard to relate to what I am saying. Those of you who know me well will understand.

To all of the new friends I met who might be reading this blog for the first time, it was a real pleasure to connect with you and I hope to continue to get to know you. To those friends and family who I saw again, what a wonderful time I had with all of you celebrating Maggie and David's new life together. The memories I have will last for a long time.

Back to the subject at hand - cancer and my recovery from it. Although I did some things I shouldn't have, such as dance way too much, overall I wasn't in pain, and when I was in pain I recovered quickly. If I was measuring my progress by lack of pain on a regular basis, I would have come very far. Before I left, the oncologist informed me that overall things look good and that the recent marker tests show good progress. I'll begin chemo again next Monday with a reduced chemical protocol which should make me less sick (knock on wood). At some point in the next few weeks I'll go in to have some MRI and CAT Scans done to see where we are, and my treatment will be adjusted accordingly. I am thinking positively and I know all of you are.

Although the trip was great, it's really nice to be home and be able to sleep in my own bed again, have regular cell phone and internet access, and watch tv : )