Gratitude

[skipro]

as those of you who know me on this format, I've had my share of challenges that have been devastating in someways.

Today I want to express gratitude to everyone for all of their help and also share some light at the end of the tunnel that experiencing now.

I have not felt this good for over 4 1/2 years.

I stopped V seven months early ( 17 or 24 months) because the disease was progressing as opposed to regressing.

So I'm enjoying a treatment free interval. After dealing with influenza a for the second time which lasted 3 to 4 weeks, followed by Covid, which lasted five weeks, I have finally reached the point where I feel amazing. I had forgotten how good felt.

As you know, I love the mountains, and over the past two days I've skied far more time, terrain, double black diamond runs and had the stamina and energy to do more, by nearly double or triple I could over the last four or five years.

so thanks to God, and to modern science and new treatments, I'm in a good place at least for hopefully a few years.

After having been through treatment twice and had every complication, you can imagine, I've learned to appreciate every precious happy moment. I didn't know how to do this before I had CLL, so maybe it's been a bit of a blessing in disguise

just wanted to share that and share a beautiful picture offer some hope for better times ahead to those of you who are currently in the middle of your struggles.

God bless and good luck to all of you

Ski pro

[Mina2021]

Skipro , glad you are feeling good and back to doing what you love. Great outlook you have thanks for sharing!

[Walkingtall62]

wow, that’s so lovely to hear. Well done to you, and again the photo is amazing. Onwards and upwards!

[ygtgo]

Thank you for the pictures, from someone who is basically housebound now ...

I can 'taste' that cold, crisp mountain air ...

On the other hand ... bbbrrrr ... I think I'll put on an extra layer now 😎

[Maya2007]

Glad to hear you're feeling so well and enjoying your skiing.Once again thanks v much for the beautiful pic.🥰🥰🥰

[Spark_Plug]

So, glad for this rejuvenation. Savor it, make it a place you can focus on when times get rough. May it continue to bring the peace you so badly held out for. 😌

[Thundercat2]

Nice to hear skipro! Especially knowing that you have come through some tough times and yet are able to do what you love. Gives us all hope that we can too!

[CycleWonder]

You have been and remain an inspiration. Your photography makes me feel like I was there!

[Homebody123]

How lovely and congratulations on feeling well and enjoying life!

[Stamphappy]

Another stunning photo, Skipro! So glad to hear you're doing better. 🤗

[spi3]

So happy to hear you are doing amazing-praying for a long feel-great break for you too. As always I'm hoping you are finally displaying your beautiful pictures with your community too

[Zia2]

Always enjoy your posts. Hope you feel well and gratitude for a long time to come.

[MontanaLover]

Attitude and determination, my friend, is what gets us through and I have to say that yours is always inspirational. Neverthessl, I'm sorry for what you have and are presently dealing with. However, I'm so glad you got outdoors and did something you enjoy. Unfortunately, I'm back in the desert due to a broken humerus...not so humorous in my opinion. Nevertheless, I'm missing my mountains, lakes and winter. As a desert dweller born and raised, I was so looking forward to my winter activities this year. Take care and enjoy this well deserved treatment break while you can. Maybe head up our way next year for a change of scenery.

Mountain and lake

[Miller1960]

Happy for you.

Beautiful photo

[Palmetto]

So happy you are feeling so well. I tried skiing so many times and could not master even being president of the Miami Ski Club lol. I planned the trips but my times were the apris ski events. You sound much happier than a few weeks ago. Husband had influenza A in July and almost didn’t make it. Twice I can’t imagine!!

[Agfar]

Excellent news and stunning photo, thanks for sharing this with us. Did you ever make a website for your photos?

[laurieq]

It’s great to hear you sound happy and content. Long may it continue! And thanks for the picture!

[CLLCalifornia-USA]

Your post is inspiring as well as your photography. May God continue to bless you. 🙏Sally

[Tangolover]

Bravo!!

[Danie50]

omg !! That's amazing 🧡🤎!! Yes!! Keep enjoying life ! And thank you for sharing!!

[Bornagain514]

Skipro

Thank you for your post and encouragement when it comes to seeing life with CLL and all its beauty. You are an inspiration and your post came at the EXACT time in my life. Thank you, thank you! Be well and safe!

[Goldenperson14]

Thanks for the amazing photo :). I look forward to your posts and positivity. Wishing you many feel good days.

[Smakwater]

The Double Blacks! I remember them well.

At Alta the chutes at the Eagles Nest are considered single black. Back in the day, I remember having to hike for 30 minutes to get there. There was one day when I woke up in the parking lot with 2 feet of fresh Fluff and the powder below the nest was untouched, aaaaaAAhhH....

Glad You feel so good Skipro.

I miss the bumps on the plunge at Telluride too. I remember it looking like a mile of 1966 Volkswagen Beatles covered in powdered sugar. mmmm And, then a Huckleberry beer at the half point lodge around 2:30 as a reward.

No lift lines, and $38.00 to ride all day.

JM

[Fastbike14]

Great to see and hear the excitement in your voice. Made up for you and long my the double black diamonds continue