It's been a very busy last 14 + months for Bryce. He first learnt that he had a elevated PSA in June last year. Then he learned that it was probably cancer. Then he learned that he had an underlying conduction disorder in his heart and that he would maybe one day rely on an external cardiac pacemaker. Then he learned more about prostate cancer by reading several books. Then he underwent the radical surgery. His words to me pre-op were "This may be the best that I'll ever be in life". He had a great post-op recovery (though full recovery takes time...). He toyed with the idea of an early "commencement" (not retirement). A time to have a quality life in a more relaxed manner. Reading. Gardening. Meditating. Housework. ... to begin with. But it seems now that he is entering Chapter 2 of his brave new world... "The next step forward". Bryce realised that he needed to be doing more with his life now. He needed an outlet. ?voluntary work, ?golf, ?a new found hobby/interest. We realised that even at home, you can get so caught up in "busy work" that you're still not finding that quintessential essence of life. So Bryce is going to have a holiday for a week or so. Travelling. Stopping awhile. Pausing. Reflecting. And looking forward. He's looking forward to it. I'm looking forward to it. A journey. An adventure. And I'm looking forward to his return... with his stories, his reflections, and his enthusiasm for life.
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