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I'm Back, sort of..

Journal Entry: Tue May 17, 2011, 6:50 AM
Hey all I just want to thank you for all the words of encouragement and for your thoughtfulness. I'm sorry for not responding to everyone's comments, it's been up and down with the treatments. All things considered, chemotherapy has been going well. I did get phlebitis in my right arm though (drawing arm) from one of the treatments and it's been a slow painful recovery. Isn't that a kick in the pants? The arm to get phlebitis and it's the one I use to work, but refusing to lay down and be useless I draw through the pain. I will not be denied my dream! :)

Some things I've been working on when I've felt up to it: and all are pretty much a work in progress



Again I want to say thank you, your comments mean a lot. It's interesting when bad things happen in your life, it really puts it in perspective of who your real friends are or even people you hardly know that really do care. They're the ones stepping up to the plate providing comfort and help in any area.

My wife has been awesome through this entire process, I don't know what I would do if she wasn't by my side. I'm not the one to just lay down and want people to feel sorry for me so I'm constantly pushing myself but Lori's there to keep me grounded. On a good day (well I thought) I was thinking hey you know I feel pretty good I think I'll do some push ups to get the blood flowing....bad idea. Took me 3 hours to recover from being sick hahaha, needless to say Lori made it clear I shouldn't be doing things like that.

So please bear with me on responding to you I really appreciate it. I hope all is well with you, keep pushing forward! Shoot some good news my way too, I always like to hear good news happening to people.

Peace

-Steve

  • Mood: Artistic
  • Playing: DC Universe Online/L4D2/Dragon Age 2
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:iconmiss-tristie-enne:
*Miss-Tristie-Enne May 26, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
^^
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:iconelandria:
Takes time to heal!! Take care of yourself!!!
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:iconstevegoad:
*stevegoad May 26, 2011  Professional General Artist
Yeah you said it Elandria, will do! Thanks so much!
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:iconseothen:
I think your Superman avatar icon is warranted more than you'll admit.

On a side note - ultimate dude move! Working out when it turns out you shouldn't! You'll laugh about it years from now, if you aren't already. All the best man.
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*stevegoad May 26, 2011  Professional General Artist
Hehe thanks Kyle :) Yeah sometimes dude moves are so...what's a nice way of saying it? Dumb? Haha!
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:iconrompex23:
Ahhh Steve my friend. There you are. Good to hear from you once again!! Your right arm may have got phlebitis but there ain't nothing that can touch that which makes you as great as you are. Very happy to hear the Chemo is going well. Much love to you and the missus. Look forward to communicating with ya again soon.

D.
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:iconstevegoad:
*stevegoad May 26, 2011  Professional General Artist
Hi Daniel, thanks a bunch I really appreciate that. I'm finally recovered from phlebitis and am now working again, took 3 weeks but I'm good to go. I'm so behind it's sad, LOL. If you'd like to communicate on your idea some more let me know! I'll be here.
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:iconrompex23:
Hi Steve. Your health is paramount my friend so If your already snowed under, I am happy to wait til you lighten your workload. I don't want to add to it especially given how epic of an idea I have come up with for my shepard/Liara idea lol.

But I am hugely pleased to hear you have recovered from phlebitis. How much longer til all the treatment is done?

Anyway you let me know when it suits you.

Thanks.
D.
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:iconroluevasvasreisa:
Welcome back man =) It is good to see you again and i hope things improve soon for you =) As for what everyone else said, i agree and i think you are one of the most amazing and most talented artists on this site ^_^
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:iconstevegoad:
*stevegoad May 26, 2011  Professional General Artist
Thanks a bunch, hey I appreciate those words. It's amazing on the rough days I'll receive a nice word or message from someone and it really does uplift me. I hope all is well with you.
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