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Still Around

I had cancer a while back and at last year's Thanksgiving I threw a football and I could barely send it a couple of feet After a tasty Thanksgiving feast this year I picked up a mini football and played catch for about 45 minutes And man, did that feel good!

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Joe Maverick

Date: 2/27/2014 1:45:00 PM

Its good to read of your success against this Illness Matthew, take care Joe..'

Joanna Smith

Date: 3/26/2013 9:06:00 PM

I have a 7 year old child that I babysit WHO is recovering from cancer, she is finally able to get back out and play with other Miss and just enjoy being a child again. we went outside to dig worms so she could feed my turtle. While digging she looked at me and said " Joanna this is the funnest days ever, I havent played outside in a Long time" It truely is the little things in life we take for granted. This simple poem brought me to tears. Congradulations on your health and keep writing.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/22/2013 10:43:00 PM

Yes, you told me about your writing for some magazines. That is really great. Wish I made money with my writing!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/22/2013 12:24:00 AM

wow, that is amazing. Thank God for our miracles! no, I did not even really realize the inaguaration was going on today Matt. I have been very busy!!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/21/2013 11:47:00 AM

Congrats on being a survivor and I hope that you continue to heal..Very expressive work about this time in your life..Sara