About this site...

I have had a life threatening illness for seven years. It has brought me down. It has taken most of what I own. I am in debt. Yet, I still see the good in life. Take a look at life through my eyes. There is something wonderful to see everyday, if we stop to look.

About the author...

My name is Steve. My friends call me SOwens. I am a Cushing's Disease survivor. I have fought this disease for years. On January 30th, 2009 I had a radical surgery bilateral adrenalectomy (BLA) in the attempt to cure it. This is my day to day struggle to recover and win. My goal is to tell my story the only way I know how, from the heart.

Tomorrow, we all win...

I guess I would be lying if I said I wasn't worried. I thought this time, I would be facing this alone. No testing buddy. No surgery buddy. I was wrong. You are all right here with me and my wife. I have the easy job, I just have to show up. My wife will be alone for the four hours. I know that she won't because you are all here in spirit, family, friends, buddies and strangers alike. We are a family scattered literally in many countries, but we are all family.

I could not have even dreamed of a cure if it wasn't for the likes of MaryO, Monica, Robin, Gina, Karen(Roon), Lisa(LisaE), Jaime and many others. Like many families, we have our ups and downs. Tomorrow, we all win one for the good guys. Each surgery and cure brings more light to all of us who have and are still dealing with Cushing's. Tomorrow, we move one off the Cushing's Diagnosis tally and put one more on the Cured tally. I am scared, but I am ready. I love you all.

2 comments:

  1. Robin said...
     

    You betcha we're family. XOXO
    Robin

  2. stoptheviolins said...
     

    Welcome to the Other Side, Testing Buddy!!! Told ya I would be here to greet you! :)

    You did great! Can't wait to hear the funny story about Fred!

    Hugs to you and Leslie,
    Monica

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