Happy Anniversary!

Today is cause for celebration! September 29 marks the one year anniversary of Ed's diagnosis. It might sound like an odd thing to celebrate cancer but it really is a celebration of life. Ed was diagnosed with, treated for and, for all practical purposes "cured" of cancer in the past year. Doctor's won't claim to have cured the cancer until the 5 year anniversary but I say let the party begin!

With all due respect to the medical field I credit Ed himself and all the support from friends and family with his improvement. In terms of stubbornly refusing to give up on something it is hard to find someone more bullheaded than Ed. I have never seen him work harder and with more determination than he did while fighting cancer. Ed has always been blessed with a phenomenal family...especially his kids. Although Angie, Sean, Matt, and Madeline all played a role in Ed's recovery, I don't think it is an overstatement to say that Ed would not have made it to this anniversary without Angie's direct intervention.

There are no real boundaries between friends and family in Ed's life. Everyone stepped up and automatically took on the work that had to be done with the bar and at home during the chemo days. It was a huge personal relief to me that Joe and Carol took on the bulk of responsibility for the bar and continue to do so now that it is closing down. And, everyone at Over the Edge and alumnus from The Edge has supported Ed emotionally and in practical ways. Please keep in touch; it means more than you can imagine.

Thank you all for helping Ed get through this year and continue to move forward in his life!