Surgery was last week to remove a couple of wedge-shaped pieces of tissue from my disease-plagued lungs.Lung biopsy may not sound like major surgery, but it is. Surgery aided with robotics at the Norton Thoracic Institute, at St Joseph’s Hospital near downtown Phoenix.Weak, tired, and a bit of an uncomfortable feeling from the incisions, it … Continue reading When the Universe Speaks
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Walk & Roll Live interview
I recently was a guest on the podcast; Walk and Roll Live, Disability Stories. I really enjoyed the warm, in-depth conversation with hosts Doug Vincent, and Addie Rich. https://youtu.be/70NgJYsT4qs?si=H4-IhG-CIvnMzEv_ "In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live, we sit down with Bob Millsap to hear his incredible story of perseverance through unimaginable challenges. From … Continue reading Walk & Roll Live interview
Finding Focus Through the Setbacks
Turtles at Poipu Beach, Kauai It’s been nearly a year since I was diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). Since then, I have learned a lot.ILD is a broad term for a group of disorders that have progressive scarring of the lungs. There is no cure for ILD. When I was first diagnosed, much of … Continue reading Finding Focus Through the Setbacks
Rest easy, Dad
We laid my dad to rest yesterday.It was a beautiful day.I did not doubt that it would be, but getting to the other side of it leaves me feeling such a sense of peace, as well as complete mental and physical exhaustion.Truly a legendary man who deserved a memorable send-off.Dad was blessed to have relatively … Continue reading Rest easy, Dad
What Does Terminal Even Mean?
I’ve paused, laid low, and really absorbed life lately. The peace that I have been feeling as I continue to march through adversity has felt remarkable. I recently had a chest CT scan. It shows significant scarring in both lungs as result of my battle with Covid.Interstitial lung disease is the diagnosis.The lung scarring is … Continue reading What Does Terminal Even Mean?
Celebrating Through Living
Just over 2 years ago, I nearly died.Some of you may remember my all-out, crazed assault against the COVID-19 pneumonia that left me hospitalized for 53 days.Things were dire, the medical records are quoted as saying, “high probability of expiration overnight”.I’d already been through so much in my life. At 23 I lost my fiancé … Continue reading Celebrating Through Living
Shifting Purpose
Much of my identity and purpose throughout my adult years has come from my career. In recent years, I have learned to be more in sync with the larger purpose of life, but that didn’t impact my career drive, it just provided for a healthier balance. I got sick during the busiest stretch of my … Continue reading Shifting Purpose
Shake Yourself Free — Coming Soon!
I've been working with my publisher, Aaron, for FIVE years now on my first book. What a process it has been! Aaron has patiently guided and developed me throughout this detailed process. When I began, I was a novice writer with a lifetime full of impactful stories from adversity and loss. Now I am an … Continue reading Shake Yourself Free — Coming Soon!
Ahh Life!
A year ago today I entered the hospital for a massive fight for my life. I’ve always been keenly aware of special dates in my life and their significance. The last few mornings I have woken up even earlier than normal, unable to get back to sleep as I’ve been thinking in depth about those … Continue reading Ahh Life!
Appreciating Every Single Day
As I write this, it’s right around sunrise, which is my best time of day. As my day starts, I usually feel pretty good. My dogs and I leave the house before daylight, getting coffee and spending an hour or two outside — writing. I come back home and go on my daily walk, which … Continue reading Appreciating Every Single Day
Ten Thousand Days 