I haven't updated here in a really long time. I was
going along in my life doing 'Work Kamping' for almost 2 years -- meeting lots of terrific people & enjoying
my job as the Asst. Manager @ Kelly's RV Park.
Then I got hit with some pretty serious issues that were quite
unexpected. In Feb. 09 I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma; have had major complications from pneumonia &
a fungal infection in my lungs, spent a total of 6 weeks in hospitals, had my treatment interrupted for 4 months &
am now in between Chemo rounds #3 & 4 (which begins Aug. 10-14th).
While I was hospitalized in Gainesville the Good People of
Kelly's held fundraising events on my behalf & raised almost $5,000 to help me get by. I haven't been able to work in
almost 6 months & am now on disability.
I had to move out of where I was living in a Mobile Home (with Craig, Dogs &
Cats) because my Dr.'s didn't want to chance my exposure to mold in my living environment. So I lived for several weeks in
someone else's RV then I moved into my current situation while my friend is away. I then sold my own RV which was too old
& damp & purchased a newer & nicer one from some folks in the Park & will move into it soon.
It's sure been a roller coaster ride of change, challenge & perseverance.
