[Alan Roehrich]

Fortunately, so far it seems, I'm winning this race. At least right now. I'm not letting it control me, or defeat me. I've been pretty blessed. I've mostly recovered physically from all the radiation, chemo, and surgery. The physical therapy is helping. Worst thing right now is getting some strength back, and getting my energy and endurance back, and I think we've figured something out. It's aged me at least ten years. It's taken two years out of my life, and set me back ten years. But I'm alive, and I've got the opportunity to recover and continue.


I'd like to think that maybe I'll race again one day. Maybe, maybe not. At least I am alive, I can hope and dream. So many of my friends do not have that opportunity any more, some were far younger than I. For that I am grateful. I still get to do some things I enjoy, that make me happy, and that help others. I am blessed.