tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post5609792989507364030..comments2023-05-31T10:10:09.781-04:00Comments on Don Spencer's Artifacts: An Unwanted Journey: Day 1031- Sleep, the Great HealerDon Spencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812331053850930421noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post-64827339096380422762008-09-21T12:36:00.000-04:002008-09-21T12:36:00.000-04:00Hi Eric. You know there's an irony here. I distinc...Hi Eric. <BR/><BR/>You know there's an irony here. I distinctly remember thinking that a writing/publishing project might make sense as I was discharged from my first bout with colorectal cancer. I even, as you know, did a YouTube video about An Unwanted Journey, one which culminated with a fairly optimistic conclusion. <BR/><BR/>I never did follow up, mainly because it was just so good to be thinking about a life without any evidence of disease, one in which I could entertain thoughts about my career and a future with my wife and sons just like other people. My unwanted journey seemed, at that point, to be simply a tale of persistence in the face of difficult circumstances. In other words, there didn't seem to be much of a conclusion. <BR/><BR/>I distinctly also remember thinking that such a story of hope might be useful to other patients dealing with colorectal cancer, but that my story wasn't really complete or even honest without more time. Now that the I'm dealing with metastatic and unresectable cancer with only palliative chemotherapy available for treatment, the plot seems relatively clear...it's only the timing now. <BR/><BR/>Can that make for a useful or interesting narrative? I honestly hope so, but I have to say that I don't like the way it ends :) <BR/><BR/>There are a lot of books out there now about people who have dealt with cancer. I'd have to find a unique voice or perspective to warrant yet another variation on the theme. But what I can guarantee, Eric, is that I will consider it. Thanks for the suggestion. <BR/><BR/>DonDon Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812331053850930421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post-9817368242739072632008-09-21T10:53:00.000-04:002008-09-21T10:53:00.000-04:00Thank you for taking the time to write this blog. ...Thank you for taking the time to write this blog. I simply can't relate to what you are experiencing but I can say this was a riviting read.<BR/><BR/>Maybe you could consider writing in a blog format then collect it into a book. Your philosophical perspective at this time in your life combined with your ability to articulate your thoughts could be a project that might bring some pleasure for you and your readers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com