Fall 7 Times, Stand Up 8
First blog in 2020... There is a Japanese proverb that says, "Fall Seven Times and Stand Up at Eight." I like this quote because it reminds me of the eight surgeries I had in the past 24 months in Boston and after each one I had to stand up to
2 Decades of Journaling- So What Did You Learn?
My wife Barb asked me that as the year 2020 approaches what have I learned about myself over the last decade of journaling. I have been deeply reflecting on this for the past week or so and keep realizing that she really asked me a profoundly gigantic question that needed
Quadruple Eights
As the year winds down I took the opportunity to review and reflect upon the journals I completed in 2019 and want to share my findings with you as I uncovered a trend of 4 things with 8 in each category- thus the quadruple 8's: Barb and I are hosting
Today’s Pain for Tomorrow’s Gain
This week marks the 2 year anniversary of the 1st major operation that removed a rare head & neck cancer at Mass Eye & Ear in Boston. It's amazing that I have endured a total of 8 separate surgeries in 24 months with the last being on Nov 18th to
WE DID IT…and it Feels Great!!!
We pulled this off during the past 20 months of 7 surgeries, 33 proton beam radiation treatments with chemo in Boston and 2 months of IV antibiotics in WI. Right now, I’m cancer free and have 1 more surgery in Nov to reanimate my face and I am enjoying life
The Impact Of David
It's been a while since I've posted- but for a really good reason as Barb and I were vacationing in Italy for a few weeks with some incredible friends and we got lost in time! We had the opportunity to see Michelangelo's David in Florence for a 3rd time and
What an incredible 168!
There are 168 hours in a week and last week was just incredible on how both sides of the pendulum of life can swing back & forth. From a medical perspective, it's now confirmed via a hearing test last week that the hearing in my right ear has a profound
Hand in Hand for 40 Years
So here is what happened... So after a 40 year friendship we decided to spend a week together to celebrate life with our incredible spouses (Diane & Barb) in August of 2019 in Taos, New Mexico with an elevated sense of importance as we both underwent significant surgeries this year
ABOUT
Previously known as “Bobston.life”, this blog was created in May of 2018 and contained 88 blogs on what was on my mind throughout my medical journey in Boston over the recent years.
Now, it has grown to hold additional insights on my viewpoints, as well as guest appearances, related to reflective writing and leadership journal coaching. I hope you enjoy the transition and all the contents!
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Mending Crooked Smiles Fund
Supporting cancer patients and their caregivers at the Francis H Burr Center at Mass General Hospital.