Dean P. Demos

It’s great!

I have been to the gym nearly every morning except for a week of vacation and a week to help Mom and Dad. My mother is nearing the end of her earthly journey. They have hired my sister and caretakers from an agency to come into the home for assistance. Mom had fallen several times, even once in the hospital. I knew I had to go and be of help. Hospice of Central Ohio sends in nursing, bathing, and social services personnel. They are fabulous. Such dedicated people. It was the Lord’s provision that I had been to the gym 6 times before flying to Ohio. That little bit of conditioning gave me the strength to help lift my mother from the bed to the wheelchair etc.

A big blessing is having my daughter Ashley at the gym every day. She works out and coaches me on my progress. My granddaughters, Boston and Hope, are there in the nursery for me to see. She is nearing her certification to be a trainer. I feel much stronger already. (I had neglected my body to give all the strength I had to my job.)

Another big transition has been moving from an excellent healthcare plan provided by the school to Medicare and some supplement plans. It looks as though my costly medication will continue to be mostly covered by our arrangements. PTL.

Prayer in my hot tub has become a major focus for me. Nearly daily, I soothe the aches and pains in my body and bring life’s challenges before the Lord at the same time.

My oncologist, Dr. Goldklang, checks my blood every 4 to 6 weeks to make sure I stay in remission. I see him tomorrow.

Bless you all. Thank you for keeping up with me through this blog.

Dean