This is to introduce my little friend, Cody. Occasionally he will add his opinions to my site.

My first podcast. I'm detailing with being told I have a terminal illness and a short time to live.

It was difficult to accept that I was going to die, especially since the doctor said I would be dead in 3-9 months. Then more tests were run and I was told that I had two terminal diseases. I decided not to accept the doctor's predictions and fight my diseases.

If you are dealing with cancer or another terminal disease, join a support group. You need people who will listen to what you are going through and who will allow you to truly express feeling and, equally important, they'll understand. They are going through many of the same things you are facing and can provide empathy, compassion, insights and, many times good, practical solutions.

In this episode: If you look hard enough, cancer can offer you some precious gifts.

Terminal illness most often forces one to live in the now, since tomorrow is something that can longer be taken for granted. Are you up for it?

I will be doing a final podcast for her at soe point, though I suspect it will be after some time has passed. I will post it to this site after I get the majority of things taken care of that I need to . I will also be posting the audio of her memorial service here.

She was always by far, my favorite person on the planet. She is now, and will always be deeply missed.