Personal Journey Entry # 31 I am having a difficult time putting this journey into focus. I am in another one of the holding patterns that have become a symbol of this […]
This Feels Like The Seventh Inning Stretch
God Does Not Work Alone
Personal Journey Entry # 30 I have written at length about my support group. These people have prayed with and for me for this incredible journey’s happy and healthy end. They have […]
The Summer Now Belongs To Chemo/Radiation
Personal Journey Entry # 30 We had talked about planning some day trips this summer to branch out from the Pond and explore more of what Maine has to offer. Well, after […]
Cancer Punched Me Right In My Esophagus
Personal Journey Entry # 29 Well, it seemed too good to be true, and it was. After my visit with Dr. Boston, we thought we had gotten all of the cancer and […]
Nearing The End Of The Journey Or Just A Stop At The Rest Area
Personal Journey Entry # 28 It was only four short months ago I was diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer (EC). I did what I usually do when faced with something new and started […]
A Moment of Gratitude
Personal Journey Entry # 27 It is very humbling to have someone say they are praying for you, so what should I feel with a small army of friends and family telling […]
Two Weeks To Go, We’ve Got This
Personal Journey Entry # 26 It has been an emotional rollercoaster that I hope never to have to buy a ticket for again. I have so many conflicted feelings and thoughts running […]
Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month Is Winding Down
Personal Journey Entry # 26 April is Esophageal Cancer Month, which is quite a coincidence for me as we had much activity for my cancer packed into April. From the suspended esophagectomy […]
Is It Time To Start Thinking Midterms
By Ray Cardello for April 23, 2025, Season 31 / Post 42 Government and politics are a filler between elections, and election seasons get longer as time passes. We elect a […]
A Very Personal Note On Easter Sunday
By Ray Cardello for April 20, 2025, Season 31 / Post 39 Growing up, Easter was always a huge celebration in our home, blending religion and tradition. I grew up in a […]