From the Chest

When Miles leaves the facility after surgery or chemotherapy, he recalibrates and sets out.  During those transitions we are lightened and freefall back into life's reasonable stuff.  Before long, we're into homework and football games and plenty of carousing.  We are present with these things and relish the distraction from active treatment and recovery.

So, that must explain the dearth of blogging--vacation from osteosarcoma travails.  Besides, you have all been busy anyway--not just with your own jobs and families and plans, but lending time, talk, labor, love, and funds.

This movement to share with Miles, The Jimmy Fund, and so forth, is a humbling show, and takes our voice away.  Thank you.  Your generosity is life reaffirming.  We are lucky to have you during this engagement, and always.  Here are some new pics of people walking miles for Miles.  If you have more shots, send them our way!

• mjgold41@gmail.com
• jfgold23@comcast.net

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Medically speaking, here's the deal:
Miles had his second lung surgery yesterday--a left sided thoracotomy to remove a few remaining suspects.  All out--three.  No complications.  Tweaking pain control regimen as necessary.

Miles is alert and sharp since shedding the anesthesia yesterday afternoon.  He's working on deep breaths to support his lungs and ribcage.  He is planning on being up in a chair this afternoon, and home by Saturday.  Meanwhile, he is reconnecting with his Children's Hospital peeps and brightening the lives of some new ones.

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Up Next:
Mike is finishing Miles' leg!