Category Archives: recovery

Dodged a Bullet

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Robert I Baxter

“We need to talk, we found a possible tumor.” Nothing can prepare one for such news… Continue reading →

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How Michael Phelps Overcame Personal Demons

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Robert I Baxter

I read a great commentary from http://www.breakpoint.org today. This is a must read. Click here to read about how Michael Phelps overcame his personal demons that has led to his superior performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics. You will be glad you … Continue reading →

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High Flying Adrenaline

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Robert I Baxter

I’ve known Mark since the age of 13. We have been best friends since. The shared memories have served to strengthen our friendship.  We don’t get to see each other often. He lives in central Texas and I live in … Continue reading →

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Trying Again

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

Big day for me today. I’m returning to work (again) for the second time. I initially went back on September 8th, after having been off from June 2014 for chemo and a stem cell transplant. My initial return to work lasted 5 weeks before illness set in. Continue reading →

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12 hours later

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

My surgery ended about 7 PM last night. The first 12 hours have been rather painful and a bit rough.  I did get to go home, taking pain meds by mouth. That required a late night visit to our 24 … Continue reading →

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Good and Tired

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Having a nice Christmas season. Things are still improving slowly. I’ve noticed I’m not as strong as I think. I went to two grocery stores today, not long trips. Made some sausage and sauerkraut. Turned out yummy. Home run. Then … Continue reading →

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One Week at Home

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I was forewarned the first 100 days at home would be spent wondering if I’m human (my paraphrase). I have been sharing with others I feel half human when resting, which is 99.9% of the time. Once I am up … Continue reading →

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