3-time Cancer Survivor’s Letter to Pearl Jam

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lastexitlondon said:

I love this.  Thinking of you today. Keep striding forward my man

Thanks for the kind words!  Can’t wait to see PJ again!

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Loujoe said:

Thanks for sharing.  helps me appreciate life and keep a level perspective on what's important. Rock on everyone!!

Thanks for the kind words, Loujoe!   Inching closer towards the important 5 year mark.  

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PJNB said:

Hard to not get emotional reading some of these posts. Great news @PP49889 and I wish those that posted in this thread about their battles with cancer are successful as well. 

Me, too!  Keep on Rockin in the Free World!

Given2Fly-Fish

Hey Peter - Still walking that Long Road and probably will the rest of my life.  Hearing other patients perspectives and how they deal with the mental challenge is always inspiring and helpful.  I tell everyone that it's not the physical challenges (although those suck) that are the hardest but the mental challenges of dealing with this disease that is the worst.  I am so happy to hear that you are doing well and thanks for the inspiration and motivation!!!  All the Best - Chip

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Given2Fly-Fish said:

Hey Peter - Still walking that Long Road and probably will the rest of my life.  Hearing other patients perspectives and how they deal with the mental challenge is always inspiring and helpful.  I tell everyone that it's not the physical challenges (although those suck) that are the hardest but the mental challenges of dealing with this disease that is the worst.  I am so happy to hear that you are doing well and thanks for the inspiration and motivation!!!  All the Best - Chip

Thanks for the message, Chip.  The mental part can sneak up on you in unsuspecting ways.  One of the first thing I tell cancer patients when I get acquainted with them is we belong to an exclusive club that isn’t looking for new members, but once you join you immediately become family.  Welcome to my family, Chip.  

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I’m five years cancer-free!  Thank you Pearl Jamily for your support!  

I was listening to the 2016 Wrigley boot recently with Steve Gleason introducing Inside Job and it pretty much sums up how I feel.  

“everyone with a heartbeat will face adversity, but when you experience those moments, like the message in this song, please remember this; ‘How we choose to feel is how we are’ and personally, I feel fucking awesome.”  

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PP49889 said:

I’m five years cancer-free!  Thank you Pearl Jamily for your support!  

I was listening to the 2016 Wrigley boot recently with Steve Gleason introducing Inside Job and it pretty much sums up how I feel.  

“everyone with a heartbeat will face adversity, but when you experience those moments, like the message in this song, please remember this; ‘How we choose to feel is how we are’ and personally, I feel fucking awesome.”  

Needed to read this today. 
 Powerful. 
Good health my friend 

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lastexitlondon said:

PP49889 said:

I’m five years cancer-free!  Thank you Pearl Jamily for your support!  

I was listening to the 2016 Wrigley boot recently with Steve Gleason introducing Inside Job and it pretty much sums up how I feel.  

“everyone with a heartbeat will face adversity, but when you experience those moments, like the message in this song, please remember this; ‘How we choose to feel is how we are’ and personally, I feel fucking awesome.”  

Needed to read this today. 
 Powerful. 
Good health my friend 

You’ve been a great support, Lastexit!  Thank you!

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Can’t wait to see them in St Paul.  The last time I saw them there I was bleeding from a central line in my chest waiting for my transplant.  I kept having to go to the bathroom to grab more toilet paper to stop the bleeding 😬

lastexitlondon

Great to see you going again and loving life.

mattcoz

Enjoy the hell out of it, you're an inspiration!

deb1211

Amazing story and I thank you for sharing it. I wish you all the best and great health. The power of music is a special thing. ❤️❤️❤️

joseph33

Thank you for sharing your story. I don't have an excuse now to bitch about trivial things anymore.Hope to see you in Chicago if your going.😁

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lastexitlondon said:

Great to see you going again and loving life.

Thanks, Lastexit!

BF89905

Best wishes to you moving forward. Enjoy the show(s)

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mattcoz said:

Enjoy the hell out of it, you're an inspiration!

no Doubt, Matt.   Thanks for the kind words!

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deb1211 said:

Amazing story and I thank you for sharing it. I wish you all the best and great health. The power of music is a special thing. ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you,Deb.  I completely agree!

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joseph33 said:

Thank you for sharing your story. I don't have an excuse now to bitch about trivial things anymore.Hope to see you in Chicago if your going.😁

Everyone has a story, Joseph.  I am lucky enough to continue to add it.  I will not be in Chicago this year, but I hope you get to see them too!

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BF89905 said:

Best wishes to you moving forward. Enjoy the show(s)

Thanks, BF.   It’s getting close and I can’t wait!

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This was the last time they played St Paul.  Can’t wait to recreate this with my brother.